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$100 Million in Grant Funding for California's Cannabis Industry
Legal Updates, Finance
by McKenzie Swisshelm
Five years have gone by since California passed prop 64 legalizing cannabis for adult use, and now the state is ready to invest in the industry that has seen massive growth since then. With $100 million in grant funding, California is set to make a big impact on the industry and cannabis businesses. The aim of this effort is to tighten the regulatory landscape and boost business prospects for entrepreneurs, as well as local governments, that entered the market over the past few years.
The state's cannabis-specific grant allocation is a line item in the state's $268-billion 2021-2022 budget, in what has been dubbed the "California Comeback" plan.
Grant Funding Allocation
$22 million of these funds have been earmarked for Los Angeles programs alone. 16 other cities and counties, including San Francisco, Long Beach, Oakland, and Desert Hot Springs will also receive a portion of the funding. The idea, according to state legislators, was to targets areas with the highest concentrations of licensed cannabis businesses and consumers—areas where a return on this public investment might be realized more quickly.
"Gov. Newsom is dedicated to the success of the legal cannabis industry in California," stated the governor's senior advisor on cannabis, Nicole Elliott. "The purpose of this one-time $100 million in grant funding is to aid locals and provisional licensees, many of which are small businesses, legacy operators and equity applicants, in more expeditiously migrating to annual licensure."
Proposed Licensing Changes to Help Cannabis Businesses
As an indication of how operations are going in California, Newsom is also suggesting a six-month extension on the mandate to move all businesses from temporary licenses to more formal annual licenses. That change was originally meant to happen in 2019, but the deadline has since been pushed back twice, now to January. 1, 2022. Newsom's administration is hoping to bump this transition to mid-2022 now.
The Los Angeles Times reported that Newsom believes the extra six months is critical to ensure struggling cannabis businesses are able to get their operations and accounting in order to meet the more stringent requirements, most of which are environmental regulations. As of today, 82% of cannabis businesses in California still hold a provisional license.
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Following a collision, these jet ski statutes are extremely helpful to plaintiffs' lawyers. First, they set a high standard to which jet ski rental companies must conform. In the event of a collision, the jet ski companies must demonstrate that they complied with the many requirements in order to effectively defend the case. Second, any violation of these safety statutes that can be established with certainty equates to negligence per se. This means the plaintiff must do nothing more to prove that the jet ski company was negligent as a matter of law. Finally, a violation of the safety statutes invalidates any liability waiver that the injured party signed prior to the rental. In Florida, liability waivers that would otherwise bar the injured party's claim are void where the party seeking enforcement of the waiver violated a safety statute.
Cases involving jet ski collisions are complex and require experienced trial attorneys who can use all available legal principles to advance their clients' cases. If you have been involved in a jet ski incident that has left you significantly injured, contact the law firm of Leesfield Scolaro immediately and allow us to review your case for you.


About 10 years ago, on a sunny Saturday afternoon in western Michigan, my grandfather (Ernie) called me with a frantic tone in his voice , "Tommy… I need you to yank my tooth!" Up until this moment, my grandfather had avoided dentistry for longer than he could remember tooth scaler australia.
About an hour later, I met my grandfather at my dental office – at that time I was practicing in Grandville Michigan. Sure enough, Ernie had a large dental infection that could only be cured with cold steel and sunshine (an extraction). During the procedure, my grandfather could barely stop talking long enough to allow me to work in his mouth.
The most peculiar thing my grandfather said – and it has stuck with me since – Ernie was bragging about how healthy he was at 75; his medical doctor had just done a complete physical and he was perfect! Like a teenager! "Nothing wrong in there Ernie" is what the doctor said to my grandfather.
Need I point out the obvious dental equipment?
My grandfather was bragging about how healthy he was – while I'm extracting a severely infected molar, a tooth that has probably been harboring millions of infectious, inflammation-inducing bacteria – for probably 20 years!
Unfortunately this is common. Physicians today have very little dental knowledge. As we learn more and more about the inflammation link to many chronic and auto-immune diseases, we can no longer be ignorant to the cesspool of harmful bacteria that may be residing in our gums, tonsils, Eustachian tubes, tongue, teeth, and sinuses. The list goes on and on. Our internal body is not as self-cleansing as we once believed it to be micro motors australia.
Picture this if you will: a large wooden splinter the size of your front tooth is stuck in the bottom of your foot. You stepped on it last week. It's HUGE. This splinter, hurts daily, gives off an odor, is extremely inflamed and bleeds whenever you touch it.
What would you do? If you are anything like me (OCD), I would have been in the emergency room the same day I stepped on it!!
This example is very similar to a periodontally infected tooth — that is allowed to stay in our mouth, untreated, long term, as a bacterial breeding ground and source of constant, chronic infection.Is It A Good Thing To Have Tusks At The Age Of 13? for more information.
So my grandfather, ACTUALLY, may not have been as healthy as perceived on the surface. Research has shown chronic dental infections can be a source of inflammation that contributes to cardiovascular disease, stroke, and a number of other related diseases. My grandfather had a stroke a few years after I extracted that infected molar. I can only speculate the possible direct effects his dentition had on his overall health.
Scientific studies have been published in the Journal of Internal Medicine and the British Medical Journal which have established an association between gum disease (periodontitis) and cardiovascular disease. While the exact mechanism which links gum disease and cardiovascular disease has not been firmly established, the association between the two disease entities is cause for concern. In our health-conscious society, it is being recommended that patients with cardiovascular disease and especially those with heart valve deficiencies and/or replacements be monitored more thoroughly regarding their periodontal status.
The initial research was done in Finland which presented evidence in 1989 that even when conventional risk factors for strokes and heart attacks were taken into account, dental infections were associated with strokes and heart attacks. Another study examining 9,760 men during a period spanning 1971-1987, confirmed the conclusions of the Finnish study which linked coronary artery disease and gum disease. The most noteworthy finding was that gum disease and poor oral hygiene are stronger indicators of risk of total mortality than were coronary artery disease.
This is my first of many BLOGs. My goal is to enlighten my readers about the many aspects of mouth health and how it affects other systems in our body, our confidence, self-image, our ability to eat with pleasure, interact socially, sleep comfortably, and many other areas of our lives that we take for granted.


An Italian and Spanish name meaning "moon" — which you'll be seeing a lot of on those sleepless nights when you're up with a crying Luna — this was the name (not surprisingly) of the Roman goddess of the moon, who was said to drive a white chariot through the sky.
Daughter of Chrissy Teigen and John Legend; daughter of Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem; fictional Harry Potter character Luna Lovegood; True Blood character Luna Garza.
This name may have gained some fame when a strange but sweet Harry Potter character shared it. More than likely, it spiked in popularity when Chrissy Teigen and John Legend chose it for their daughter in 2016.


Your father fled first. He went into the mountains on the outskirts of Jaghori before making his way to Pakistan. We were left behind.
They managed to get the gun but your auntie hid the bullets on a belt around her waist. They had failed to get it.
He gave them no information. The commander's men then visited his home. They lied to his family that I had asked for the weapons. They gave it up.
Your uncle was a fragile teenager. He was my baby. I worried about him. Following all the torture, I thought there was no way he could take a beating and survive. At first, I would send him to Jaar to sleep with the children of Aatay Younis, hoping that he wouldn't be identified there. I feared that if our house was raided at night, they would take him away and beat him up.
Eventually, I spoke to Aatay Ali Jan to get him out of Watan. Your uncle, an adolescent boy, walked across the mountains to Pato, and then to Rasna, walking for many days. I had to sent my baby to Pakistan to keep him alive.
In the old days the birth of a daughter was a curse. She was a burden on the family,and was wed away at the first available opportunity, at very young ages. The son, it was believed, supported the family and made it stronger. The daughter, it was believed, did the opposite.
That conversation made him feel better. He stopped crying.
Your late baabaie once took me for a pilgrimage to the Dahmarda shrine. The shrine is a reminder of the Kuchi-Hazara wars. He and Aatay AbdurRahim pointed at different hilltops as they recounted the battle for Dahmarda.
The Kuchis had better guns and were more numerous. They had pushed us back into a narrow gorge. We were lost and desperate, so much so that the women of Dahmarda tied their trousers on sticks and raised them on their roofs. This was either to shame the Kuchis or to confuse them, or perhaps to remind their men that their honor was at stake.
The Kuchis had almost overpowered us when a horse-rider emerged from the spot where the shrine is. The rider wore black and rode a white horse. The rider rode straight into the Kuchi lines and broke through it. In the ensuing chaos, their lines faltered, and we gained our confidence. We were sure that the higher powers were with us; may be the Kuchis believed that too. They ran away.
It was the first time that the Kuchis had been beaten back. Before that, they had been taking over Hazara land all around Dahmarda. If not for that battle, they would have taken over Dahmarda as well. The Hazaras of Rasna, Nawa, Jhanda and other places were dispossessed. They either fled into the mountains or to Pakistan and Iran.
We all had to move off the road to let him pass. He was proud and arrogant. He rode on without even taking a second look at us.
Relax, Hazara kafir. We will return next year, and become next-door neighbors.
The next year, they didn't dare return. The Americans saved our people. Bless the Americans.
Disclaimer: While these anecdotes may be based on actual events, they're by no means meant to invoke prejudice, hate or love, support for one community or another. Read with context and time in mind.
For a woman to survive life in the mountains, she had to be like a resilient man on the inside. The men beat up their wives over petty things, over nothing, often just to establish their authority, but usually to take out their frustration over other problems. There was nothing the wives could do about it. The villagers and the relatives always sided with the husband. It was a man's world.
This one time, I was cleaning the cowshed, and I was annoyed that my daughters weren't giving me a hand. I got cranky and scolded them. Your grandfather heard it. He yelled at me and called me over. I was terrified, and did not go. He broke a few branches off the nearest tree, rushed over to the cowshed, and began flogging me. He kept hitting me until all the sticks had broken into little pieces. I screamed, I cried but in vain. Once he was done, he left me alone.
Later in the day, my brother came over and saw my bloodshot eyes. He inquired if I had been beaten up. I was upset and said nothing. I was scared that if I told him anything, it would result in a fight between the two, and then between the two families, and the loss of my family. He understood and left. I followed him, and later found both of them sitting under a tree and talking. I was glad they were talking. I was upset no more and walked back home happy.
On another occasion, I was preparing a meal when your grandfather stormed in. He yelled at me and told me to stop cooking. I was startled, and didn't know what was going on. I resumed cooking, but he stopped me. He screamed at me that he had been knocking the door for so long and I hadn't opened it. He was furious. He took me by my arm, dragged me out, and asked me to leave, and return to my parents. I hesitated but he forced me out. I had to return to my parents. No one came for me. A day later I had to return to my children.
We quickly forgot it each time, and moved on. Your late grandfather was an angry man. He beat me up for minor things. So did all the other men. Often, we did not even know what our fault was.
Moral of the Story: Be good to your wives/partners/each other. If you aren't, chances are your children will write anecdotes about it.
Hadi jan, many years before you were born, we were ruled over by a despot. I don't remember his name, but I remember that he was ruthless. People said he was a communist supported by Shorawi (Soviet Union). He had overthrown the king, and forced him to run away. Everyone prominent, and anyone who had ever sided with the king was taken away, and then shot dead or buried alive.
Aatay Zia-e Sirqol, Akhund Karblaye of Kosha, two sons of Usta Rajab, two sons of Raees Abdullah Khan, Sima Samar's husband, and countless others were taken away. They never returned. Their bodies were never found.
He was asleep. They came for him at midnight. He walked out wearing a perahan. It was cold. He asked to be allowed to change and kiss his children goodbye. He wasn't allowed to. They took him away. He never returned.
They took away Qareedar Babai. They were in a convoy driving to Ghazni when it was ambushed. The soldiers fled. Qareedar and others were freed.
The people rose up against the governor and the King. From the mountains they attacked the governor in Tameer. They attacked all night. The government soldiers were besieged inside their fort in Tameer. The sounds of bullets and bombs, and the flashes of light kept us awake all night.
Congratulations! The Mujahideen broke through their defenses.The soldiers fled into the farms. They were chased and killed.
The government sent their jets to avenge the governor. The dropped big bombs, mostly into the mountains and hills. They avoided the villages. We had two visitors from Haydar. I was serving them lunch under the mulberry tree when the jets attacked Tameer. We saw the bombs drop, and smoke shoot up the sky. The explosion was so huge that I dashed for home thinking everything was falling apart. I lost my headscarf, but in fear I did not dare turn back to get it.
There was a huge fire, which lasted for days. I thought everyone was dead and turned into ash. Later we found out that the planes had hit the fuel depot and all the fire was from the burning timber.
The Kuchis came to the hills every year. They spent the entire summer in the area. They ate from our orchards, claimed their right on the crops, ate our food and at times, stayed at our homes. Their cattle and camels grazed all over our land, while they grazed all over our homes and livelihood.
One hot summer day, the girls were getting mulberries from the tree when they dropped a full container.
"Ay khag da sar e Awgho!" (Damn the awgho!), I exclaimed.
Bakhtawar Awgho, who I did not know was up the next mulberry tree, heard me.
I was taken aback. I panicked and dropped all the mulberries. I huddled my girls together, and rushed back home.
Bakhtawar Awgho, Sher Jan and Sahib Jan came from Rasna. They were not nice people. They did all they wanted in the summer. They barged into our homes when they wanted. They demanded food, took our belongings, and beat up anyone who resisted. They had the support of the government. We despised them, but were too afraid and too weak to ever say anything.
In the Autumn the Kuchis returned home, only to return the following summer. Then came the war, and mehrbani khuda, they stopped coming. May be that was the one good thing about the war.
*Mehrbani Khuda = By the grace of God.


This lovely holiday door from a historic home in West Brookfield, Massachusetts is a beautiful way to express your season's wishes upon friends and family. Each card measures 5.5" x 4.25" with a white envelope. Cards come as singles or in packs of 10.
Interior sentiment: May all the joys of Christmas fill your heart throughout the New Year.


Marion "Whitey" Marcum, 80, of Medina, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 at Medina Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born September 24, 1937 in Williamson, West Virginia, to Sherman and Cynthia (Kennedy) Marcum. Whitey moved to Medina in 1955 and married Neva Jane Norris on June 5, 1960.
They resided in South Carolina while Whitey served in the U.S. Army from 1961-1963. They returned to Spencer, where they lived before settling in York Township 52 years ago. Whitey was the owner and operator of Whitey's Auto Body, and Whitey's Moving Trucks in Medina. He enjoyed old cars, boating, camping and the beach.
He is survived by his children, Jim Marcum of Medina, Julie Fox of Spencer, Kim (Al) Baker of Medina, Scott (Jessica) Marcum of Medina; grandchildren, Nick, Alex and Audrey Baker, Lauren and Hanna Fox, Brock and Tyler Marcum; great-granddaughter, Kylee Baker.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Neva Jane on July 20, 2018.
Visitation will be Friday, August 31, 2018 from 5 to 7 P.M. at Parker Funeral Home, 202 E. Main St., Spencer, 330-648-2180. A funeral service will be private, with burial following at Spencer Cemetery.


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Juiced Upp Muscle Upp Review: Bulk Up Your Muscles the Natural Way
Muscle Upp is an organic supplement which builds muscle mass and strength, burns fat, helps with exercise recovery and muscle soreness, and promotes general health and a strong immune system.
Reviewed by Terry Ramos, CPT
Updated: 2022, Jan 13
What is Muscle Upp?
Muscle Upp is a natural testosterone booster which can build up lean muscle mass and develop strength. It provides energy, improves exercise recovery, and may help ease soreness in the muscles and joints. It could help with fat and weight loss.
In addition, Muscle Upp promotes brain health by improving mental focus and attention, as well as providing heart and lung benefits. It's high in antioxidants which strengthen the immune system.
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How Does Muscle Upp Work?
This supplement contains ingredients which can increase levels of testosterone in the body, leading to greater muscle bulk and strength. In addition, it can raise libido and improve sexual performance. A study in the Journal of Applied Physiology concluded that testosterone led to an increase in muscle mass [1].
The formula has other muscle-building and fat-loss ingredients like amino acids, as well as natural steroids that can greatly elevate exercise performance. There are others which reduce recovery time. Some nutrients support brain, heart, and lung health, keep the bones strong, and help burn fat.
Muscle Upp contains anti-inflammatory agents, which can reduce swelling, heal muscles, and ease muscle and joint pain. It is high in antioxidants, which eliminate harmful free radicals and lower oxidative stress.
This promotes healing in the body and makes the immune system stronger. The Cochrane Library discussed antioxidants which can prevent and decrease sore muscles [2].
What Are the Ingredients in Muscle Upp?
These are some of the primary active ingredients in Muscle Upp.
Vitamin D3 – This vitamin exists in the body, and we also get it from food and sunlight. It promotes calcium absorption and bone growth. It's also involved in muscle contractions and heart health [3].
A study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that Vitamin D supplementation increased muscle strength [4].
Ashwagandha – This is an organic herb which may raise levels of testosterone in the body, building bulk and strength. It may also elevate sexual libido. In addition, it can sharpen mental focus.
A study in the American Journal of Men's Health concluded that 8-weeks of ashwagandha led to increased testosterone levels in men [5].
L-Leucine – This is an important amino acid which plays a role in exercise recovery. In addition, it can build muscle mass and strength and give additional energy.
A study on rats in PLOS ONE found that L-Leucine and antioxidants together improved muscle mass recovery [6].
Pros and Cons of Muscle Upp
Muscle Upp can increase muscle mass and strength.
This supplement promotes a strong immune system.
Muscle Upp can improve exercise recovery.
It can enhance mental focus and attention.
This supplement may help ease muscle soreness.
High demand can sometimes lead to low stock.
Additional ingredients would make it more powerful.
The dosage is 3 capsules daily, which some users will not like.
How Does Muscle Upp Rate
Safety 9 Pure organic ingredients, no side effects, safe production practices
Ingredients 9 High quality organic ingredients with science supporting their benefits
Benefits 9.5 Muscle building, exercise recovery, muscle soreness, and general health and immunity
Q: How Do I Take Muscle Upp?
A: The manufacturer recommends that you take 3 capsules per day, about 20 minutes before your morning meal. It's best to take them as part of a bulking and cutting stack. You should take these on a daily basis, even on days you don't work out. Do not consume more than the suggested dosage for any reason.
Q: Where Can You Buy Muscle Upp?
A: Muscle Upp is only available on the manufacturer's official website, meaning you get the authentic product for certain. The company offers free shipping internationally. The supplement costs $59.99 for a one-month bottle.
Q: What is the Muscle Upp Return Policy?
A: The manufacturer is offering a 14 day return policy. If you're not happy with the product, contact them for instructions and then send it back within 14 days of the purchase. It must be in new condition and in its original packaging. The customer pays the shipping charges.
Q: Who Should Buy Muscle Upp?
A: Muscle Upp is the perfect bodybuilding supplement for athletes or workout enthusiasts that are trying to add bulk and strength, improve their general performance, and help with recovery and muscle soreness. It's also ideal for people who want to trim some fat while building up their physique.
Q: Does Muscle Upp Really Work?
A: By all accounts, Muscle Upp is a very high-quality supplement. The formula is carefully balanced with a selection of the ideal organic ingredients and doses for muscle building, exercise performance, and recovery. It works, and it's also an extremely heathy product which promotes the health of the heart, lungs, joints, brain, and immune system. There were some excellent customer reviews of this brand on the official site.
Q: What Sets Muscle Upp Apart From the Competition?
A: Muscle Upp could perhaps use a few more ingredients, yet the substance included in the blend and the ideal dosages add up to a formula which is highly effective and superior to many other bulking products. This is an ideal muscle building supplement.
Q: Why Should I Buy Muscle Upp?
It contains an optimum formula with 100% organic ingredients.
There are no harmful side effects associated with Muscle Upp.
Muscle Upp can enhance your overall exercise performance.
It supports the health of the heart, lungs, and joints.
Muscle Upp can help you burn fat and lose weight.
Muscle Upp is a testosterone booster for men which promises to give the muscles more strength and bulk for maximum workout performance. In addition, it speeds up exercise recovery and can ease soreness in the muscles and joints. Muscle Upp promotes the health of the heart, lungs, and immune system.
There were some excellent reviews of the brand and the product on the official site. Customers said that Muscle Upp really revved up their game, building bulk and strength and elevating their endurance. Some said they also experienced a powerful health boost and that it helped ease joint and other aches and pains.
Muscle Upp is a high-quality bulking supplement which contains 100% pure organic ingredients. They are all safe, and the supplement has no artificial or chemical additives and fillers. You should not experience any harmful side effects associated with Muscle Upp. It's a supplement that we can highly recommend.
[1] Effect Of Testosterone On Muscle Mass And Muscle Protein Synthesis - PubMed (nih.gov)
[2] Antioxidants For Preventing And Reducing Muscle Soreness After Exercise (nih.gov)
[3] Vitamin D - Health Professional Fact Sheet (nih.gov)
[4] Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Muscle Strength in A... : The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research (lww.com)
[5] A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study Examining the Hormonal and Vitality Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in Aging, Overweight Males (nih.gov)
[6] A Dietary Supplementation with Leucine and Antioxidants Is Capable to Accelerate Muscle Mass Recovery after Immobilization in Adult Rats (plos.org)
[7] A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study Examining the Hormonal and Vitality Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) in Aging, Overweight Males: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6438434/
[8] Effects of Vitamin D on Muscle Function and Performance: A Review of Evidence from Randomized Controlled Trials: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3513873/
[9] Testosterone Action on Skeleton Muscle: https://journals.lww.com/co-clinicalnutrition/Abstract/2004/05000/Testosterone_action_on_skeletal_muscle.6.aspx
[10] Testosterone-Induced Increase In Muscle Size In Healthy Young Men Is Associated With Muscle Fiber Hypertrophy: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpendo.00502.2001
[11] Leucine Supplementation Enhances Skeletal Muscle Recovery in Rats Following Exercise: https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/129/6/1102/4721899?login=true
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package org.apache.ignite.internal;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.UUID;
import org.apache.ignite.Ignite;
import org.apache.ignite.cluster.ClusterGroup;
import org.apache.ignite.cluster.ClusterNode;
import org.apache.ignite.configuration.CacheConfiguration;
import org.apache.ignite.configuration.IgniteConfiguration;
import org.apache.ignite.configuration.NearCacheConfiguration;
import org.apache.ignite.internal.util.typedef.F;
import org.apache.ignite.lang.IgnitePredicate;
import org.apache.ignite.spi.discovery.DiscoverySpi;
import org.apache.ignite.spi.discovery.tcp.TcpDiscoverySpi;
import org.apache.ignite.spi.discovery.tcp.ipfinder.TcpDiscoveryIpFinder;
import org.apache.ignite.spi.discovery.tcp.ipfinder.vm.TcpDiscoveryVmIpFinder;
import org.apache.ignite.testframework.junits.common.GridCommonAbstractTest;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;

import static org.apache.ignite.cache.CacheMode.PARTITIONED;

/**
 * Tests for {@link ClusterGroup#forCacheNodes(String)} method.
 */
public class GridProjectionForCachesSelfTest extends GridCommonAbstractTest {
    /** */
    private static final TcpDiscoveryIpFinder IP_FINDER = new TcpDiscoveryVmIpFinder(true);

    /** */
    private static final String CACHE_NAME = "cache";

    /** */
    private Ignite ignite;

    /** {@inheritDoc} */
    @Override protected IgniteConfiguration getConfiguration(String gridName) throws Exception {
        IgniteConfiguration cfg = super.getConfiguration(gridName);

        cfg.setDiscoverySpi(discoverySpi());

        List<CacheConfiguration> ccfgs = new ArrayList<>();

        if (gridName.equals(getTestGridName(0)))
            ccfgs.add(cacheConfiguration(null, new AttributeFilter(getTestGridName(0)), false));
        else if (gridName.equals(getTestGridName(2)) || gridName.equals(getTestGridName(3)))
            ccfgs.add(cacheConfiguration(CACHE_NAME, new AttributeFilter(getTestGridName(2), getTestGridName(3)), true));

        cfg.setCacheConfiguration(ccfgs.toArray(new CacheConfiguration[ccfgs.size()]));

        return cfg;
    }

    /**
     * @return Discovery SPI;
     */
    private DiscoverySpi discoverySpi() {
        TcpDiscoverySpi spi = new TcpDiscoverySpi();

        spi.setIpFinder(IP_FINDER);

        return spi;
    }

    /**
     * @param cacheName Cache name.
     * @return Cache configuration.
     */
    private CacheConfiguration cacheConfiguration(
        @Nullable String cacheName,
        IgnitePredicate<ClusterNode> nodeFilter,
        boolean nearEnabled
    ) {
        CacheConfiguration cfg = defaultCacheConfiguration();

        cfg.setName(cacheName);
        cfg.setCacheMode(PARTITIONED);

        if (nearEnabled)
            cfg.setNearConfiguration(new NearCacheConfiguration());

        cfg.setNodeFilter(nodeFilter);

        cfg.setBackups(1);

        return cfg;
    }

    /** {@inheritDoc} */
    @Override protected void beforeTestsStarted() throws Exception {
        for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++)
            startGrid(i);

        grid(1).createNearCache(CACHE_NAME, new NearCacheConfiguration());

        grid(2).cache(null);
        grid(3).cache(null);
    }

    /** {@inheritDoc} */
    @Override protected void afterTestsStopped() throws Exception {
        stopAllGrids();
    }

    /** {@inheritDoc} */
    @Override protected void beforeTest() throws Exception {
        ignite = grid(0);
    }

    /**
     * @throws Exception If failed.
     */
    public void testProjectionForDefaultCache() throws Exception {
        ClusterGroup prj = ignite.cluster().forCacheNodes(null);

        assertNotNull(prj);
        assertEquals(3, prj.nodes().size());
        assertTrue(prj.nodes().contains(grid(0).localNode()));
        assertFalse(prj.nodes().contains(grid(1).localNode()));
        assertTrue(prj.nodes().contains(grid(2).localNode()));
        assertTrue(prj.nodes().contains(grid(3).localNode()));
        assertFalse(prj.nodes().contains(grid(4).localNode()));
    }

    /**
     * @throws Exception If failed.
     */
    public void testProjectionForNamedCache() throws Exception {
        ClusterGroup prj = ignite.cluster().forCacheNodes(CACHE_NAME);

        assert prj != null;
        assertEquals("Invalid projection: " + prj.nodes(), 3, prj.nodes().size());
        assert !prj.nodes().contains(grid(0).localNode());
        assert prj.nodes().contains(grid(1).localNode());
        assert prj.nodes().contains(grid(2).localNode());
        assert prj.nodes().contains(grid(3).localNode());
        assert !prj.nodes().contains(grid(4).localNode());
    }

    /**
     * @throws Exception If failed.
     */
    public void testProjectionForDataCaches() throws Exception {
        ClusterGroup prj = ignite.cluster().forDataNodes(null);

        assert prj != null;
        assert prj.nodes().size() == 1;
        assert prj.nodes().contains(grid(0).localNode());
    }

    /**
     * @throws Exception If failed.
     */
    public void testProjectionForClientCaches() throws Exception {
        ClusterGroup prj = ignite.cluster().forClientNodes(CACHE_NAME);

        assert prj != null;
        assertEquals("Invalid projection: " + prj.nodes(), 1, prj.nodes().size());
        assert prj.nodes().contains(grid(1).localNode());
    }

    /**
     * @throws Exception If failed.
     */
    public void testProjectionForWrongCacheName() throws Exception {
        ClusterGroup prj = ignite.cluster().forCacheNodes("wrong");

        assert prj != null;
        assert prj.nodes().isEmpty();
    }

    /**
     * @throws Exception If failed.
     */
    public void testProjections() throws Exception {
        ClusterNode locNode = ignite.cluster().localNode();
        UUID locId = locNode.id();

        assertNotNull(locId);

        assertEquals(5, ignite.cluster().nodes().size());

        ClusterGroup prj = ignite.cluster().forLocal();

        assertEquals(1, prj.nodes().size());
        assertEquals(locNode, F.first(prj.nodes()));

        prj = ignite.cluster().forHost(locNode);
        assertEquals(ignite.cluster().nodes().size(), prj.nodes().size());
        assertTrue(ignite.cluster().nodes().containsAll(prj.nodes()));
        try {
            ignite.cluster().forHost(null);
        }
        catch (NullPointerException ignored) {
            // No-op.
        }

        prj = ignite.cluster().forNode(locNode);
        assertEquals(1, prj.nodes().size());

        prj = ignite.cluster().forNode(locNode, locNode);
        assertEquals(1, prj.nodes().size());

        try {
            ignite.cluster().forNode(null);
        }
        catch (NullPointerException ignored) {
            // No-op.
        }

        prj = ignite.cluster().forNodes(F.asList(locNode));
        assertEquals(1, prj.nodes().size());

        prj = ignite.cluster().forNodes(F.asList(locNode, locNode));
        assertEquals(1, prj.nodes().size());

        try {
            ignite.cluster().forNodes(null);
        }
        catch (NullPointerException ignored) {
            // No-op.
        }

        prj = ignite.cluster().forNodeId(locId);
        assertEquals(1, prj.nodes().size());

        prj = ignite.cluster().forNodeId(locId, locId);
        assertEquals(1, prj.nodes().size());

        try {
            ignite.cluster().forNodeId(null);
        }
        catch (NullPointerException ignored) {
            // No-op.
        }

        prj = ignite.cluster().forNodeIds(F.asList(locId));
        assertEquals(1, prj.nodes().size());

        prj = ignite.cluster().forNodeIds(F.asList(locId, locId));
        assertEquals(1, prj.nodes().size());

        try {
            ignite.cluster().forNodeIds(null);
        }
        catch (NullPointerException ignored) {
            // No-op.
        }

        prj = ignite.cluster().forOthers(locNode);

        assertEquals(4, prj.nodes().size());
        assertFalse(prj.nodes().contains(locNode));

        assertEquals(4, ignite.cluster().forRemotes().nodes().size());
        assertTrue(prj.nodes().containsAll(ignite.cluster().forRemotes().nodes()));

        try {
            ignite.cluster().forOthers((ClusterNode)null);
        }
        catch (NullPointerException ignored) {
            // No-op.
        }
    }

    /**
     *
     */
    private static class AttributeFilter implements IgnitePredicate<ClusterNode> {
        /** */
        private String[] attrs;

        /**
         * @param attrs Attribute values.
         */
        private AttributeFilter(String... attrs) {
            this.attrs = attrs;
        }

        /** {@inheritDoc} */
        @Override public boolean apply(ClusterNode node) {
            String gridName = node.attribute(IgniteNodeAttributes.ATTR_GRID_NAME);

            for (String attr : attrs) {
                if (F.eq(attr, gridName))
                    return true;
            }

            return false;
        }
    }
}

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Raquel Serrano Lledó (Málaga; 10 de febrero de 1990) es una ingeniera española, directora y fundadora de la empresa Fiixit, dedicada a la fabricación de productos sanitarios hechos a medida por impresión 3D.

Biografía
Estudió Ingeniería de Diseño Industrial y Desarrollo del Producto en la Universidad de Málaga, graduándose en 2014. Tras finalizar sus estudios, realizó prácticas en varias empresas, donde ejecutó proyectos de diseño que le sirvieron para aprender técnicas de fabricación. Gracias al dinero ahorrado durante esas prácticas pudo invertir en una impresora 3D que usó para su Trabajo de Fin de Grado: una silla para niños de 3 a 5 años con dificultades motoras.

Tras participar en varios programas de incubación de empresas, fundó Fiixit, una empresa dedicada a la fabricación de producto sanitario a medida hecho con impresión 3D. Actualmente, Raquel es la única mujer del equipo de ingeniería de la empresa.

En 2019 la Casa Real de España le otorgó la Orden del Mérito Civil.

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 Casa Real: Acto de imposición de condecoraciones de la Orden del Mérito Civil

Ingenieras de España
Nacidos en Málaga
Condecorados con la Orden del Mérito Civil

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Cette page dresse une liste de personnalités nées au cours de l'année 975  :

 2 février : Élie de Nisibe, évêque, théologien et historien de l'Église de l'Orient (dite Église nestorienne).
 25 juillet : Dithmar, moine au monastère de Bergen, puis évêque de Mersebourg.

 Abd al-Malik al-Muzaffar, hadjib (chef politique et militaire) d'Al-Andalus.
 Étienne d'Agde, ou Stephanus d'Agde, évêque d'Apt.
 Hicham III, dernier calife omeyyade de Cordoue.

 date incertaine (vers 975)
 Cunégonde de Luxembourg, reine de Germanie, duchesse consort de Bavière puis impératrice du Saint-Empire.
 Ermessende de Carcassonne, comtesse consort de Barcelone, Gérone et d'Ausona.
 Étienne  de Hongrie, fondateur du royaume de Hongrie dont il devient roi.

Notes et références

Liens externes

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Crédit d'auteurs


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Skin-care trends come and go faster than guys with commitment issues. Remember when everyone was obsessed with bubbling face masks? And using dental floss to extract blackheads? (Don't do that.) But there are some "trends" that can actually stand the test of time.
Case in point: argan oil. It's made from argan seeds, and is naturally packed with vitamins and fatty acids to make it super hydrating, says Dendy Engelman, M.D., dermatologic surgeon.
Some key argan oil benefits: It's loaded with vitamin E, Engelman says, which can help heal skin damage like scarring. Zeichner adds that vitamin E also promotes collagen production in the skin, making it look firmer and younger.
Argan oil is also really good for acne, says Engleman. It's an anti-inflammatory that keeps your skin hydrated while helping calm angry zits—which sets it apart from often-drying acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide.
Argan oil is also high in ferulic acid, an antioxidant that helps prevent and reverse fine lines and other signs of aging caused by free radical damage, Engleman says—making it a popular addition to anti-aging products.
When you think argan oil, you probably think Josie Maran argan oil—and for good reason. "I like this oil because it can be applied all over the body and it is 100 percent Argan oil," Engelman says. "You're getting the highest concentration." It absorbs super quickly, without leaving behind too much shine.
Zeichner says that this face oil, which combines argan oil with olive and other botanical oils, is lightweight and hydrating.
"This lotion is extremely hydrating without leaving you feeling greasy," Engelman says.
This concealer goes the extra mile with a dose of argan oil."It's hydrating your skin rather than leaving you dry and cracked by the end of the day," Engelman says—helping your makeup last longer and look smoother, too.
Wash your skin without stripping out excess moisture with this argan oil-infused body wash. "This gentle body cleanser respects the skin barrier and enhances skin hydration with a variety of emollient ingredients, including argan oil," Zeichner says.
Get a healthy-looking glow without risking skin damage thanks to this self-tanner serum. "This product gives a naturally appearing sunless tan while respecting the skin barrier and maintaining skin health," Zeichner says.
8 Jack Black Epic Moisture MP 10 Nourishing Oil, 2 fl. oz.
This product might be branded for men, but anyone can use this multi-tasking oil. "The lightweight, quick-penetrating blend of 10 natural oils infuse skin and hair with intensive moisture plus potent antioxidants, essential nutrients, and fatty acids for a healthy, improved appearance," says Engleman.


I have had some fun designing these, as always!
I did use some circle, oval and hexagon templates to help me design the wreaths and snowflakes. The dot grid paper helped me draw mostly straight lines for the dangles.
I did sketch them in pencil first before inking them in with a Uniball Unipin pen. Colouring was done with various Tombow dual brush pen markers and some sparkly elements added with Uniball signo sparkle gel pens.
These would look lovely as greetings cards. In fact, I'm thinking of redrawing them digitally and using them to make my own christmas cards this year. Printing out the black line work and then colouring them with traditional media. In the past couple of years I've designed my christmas/winter/yule cards digitally and had them printed professionally. This year, I think I'll do it the way I suggest in my book 'A Dangle A Day'.
They'd also look great as note cards or as pages in a BuJo, planner, scrapboook or journal. They'd lend themselves to cute bookmarks too.
These relatively simple and small dangle designs are perfect for practicing hand lettering too. And in these four dangles I've used four different lettering styles.
I've also kept the finished designs simple by not adding any drop shadows, except around the 'HO! HO! HO!'. Not only that, a lot of the colouring is very simple too.
I do hope you'll have a go at designing your own, maybe using these as a bit of a guide. If you do, I'd love to see what you've created.
I'm absolutely dreadful at taking photographs! However, here is my coloured version of the dangle design I posted earlier today, all glued into my BuJo ready for the start of a new month tomorrow.
This is likely to be the only artsy stuff I do in my BuJo as the rest of my bujo is rather minimal – it's functional and I can lose way too much time prettying it up. For instance, sketching, inking in the design and then colouring it has taken me most of my day! It's been fun though, and a much needed 'quiet' day after a hectic week.
I realised after coloring the hand lettered December in that I'd messed up the letter M. The second vertical line should've been like the first one to give balance to it.
I also forgot that when I printed out the A4 sized design as an A5 that the lines would be reduced in thickness. So, I had to invest time in going over them with a thicker pen after I'd finished the coloring. Mind you, this helped to make the lines nice and bold again.
To colour I used Tombow Dual Tip Brush Markers along with glitter Signo gel pens from Uniball. I also used some Chameleon coloured pencils to add a bit of shading here and there and to add the shadow around the design.
I left the background white. I realised that I could've coloured it with Distress Inks and then coloured over them. So, instead of messing up the background by trying to colour it I elected to use silver and gold glitter gel pens to create patterns of 'sparkles'.
Yes, glitter! I rarely get to add glitter or metallics to my work, especially if it's for publishers as it really doesn't photography or scan at all well. But as this is a personal project I did add a fair amount of sparkly highlights and elements.
I think this one may be my favourite BuJo monthly cover so far.
I must admit if I had time or desire to colour it again I'd not use the Tombows. I managed to smear the colours lightly here and there so I haven't got a 'clean' coloured illustration.
I think I'd go with alcohol markers such as my Chameleon Color Tones along with the Color Tops.
However, I think I may find it difficult to colour the tiny spaces with the Chameleons. That's the problem with printing the design smaller than the original.
Here's two dangle designs for dangle day Friday. Simple designs, perfect for getting into the weekend vibe.
These are both experiments where I've worked on vellum/parchment, the kind that is used for Pergamano.
The one on the left – the monogram A – is nowhere near as garish in colour in real-life; I really don't know what the scanner has done to the colours. I drew the design with a metallic gold Sakura Gellyroll pen. I then used Tombow Dual brush pens to colour the design on the reverse. I used shades of yellow, orange, red and magenta, but the scanner seems to have removed much of the red. I also managed to smudge the colours too. I don't think I'll be using Tombows on Vellum again.
I do like the gold linework and I think I'll draw this design out again and colour on the reverse with coloured pencils, like in the dangle design on the right.
You may recognise the design on the right as last weeks dangle design. I traced that design onto vellum using a white Uniball Signo pen. I altered some of the details and the style of lettering.
Next, I did a little bit of 'whitework' on the reverse. This gave the highlights on the design that help to give the illusion of dimension as well as some texture. I let the design rest under a heavy book for an hour or so.
Finally, I used my Chameleon coloured pencils to colour the design in, again doing this on the reverse.
I like the colours on this one. The vellum mutes the colours somewhat, but it also softens any imperfections in the colouring.
I'm not sure about the white lines though. I need to try this one with some coloured paper underneath to help the lines stand out a bit more. I'll post an image of it if it works.
I'd like to draw this design in gold and see how that looks. I may try black too. As well as using coloured pencils, I want to try using Copic or Chameleon markers to colour the designs in, to see how they work on vellum.
These certainly were experiments, which I've learned from. Not only that, I've got some ideas to try out the next time I use vellum. I'm trusting I'll find the combination of line colour and colouring medium that works for me and my style of working.
What would I do with these designs? Well, they would both work really well as spreads in Bujos, planners, journals and scrapbooks. I also think the monogram would make a lovely bookmark. They'd both make nice greetings cards or notecards. I'm sure there's lots of other things they could be used for, such as framed pictures.
If you have any suggestions for how they could be used, leave a comment.
I've been playing around with a different kind of material and techniques and created these bookmarks. I've had a bit of fun doing them, something different, the same kind of drawings but different techniques.
I've used parchment paper and various ball tools to draw the images and Tombow Dual Brush markers to colour them.
I like the one on the left a lot. Surprisingly, the more muted, pastel tones really appeal to me.
I do have other bits and bobs of parchment here that I've tried things out on, and there's some skills to develop for sure; but it's a nice way of working, to draw in white on white then add texture and colour. I don't think the textures show well on the photos though.
A nice way to spend a Bank Holiday Saturday – being quietly creative and learning new stuff at the same time.
Planning a relaxing arty day, no digital art planned at the moment.
In the last couple of days, in between work for my next Entangled coloring book in the Creative Haven series from Dover Publications Inc, I tried something a bit different for me.
I tried drawing shapes for the design in colour first, then adding the black ink details over them.
For the completed design I used a Kuretake Zig Brush Pen and Tombow dual tip markers. I say completed, but I may return to it and add dome metallic/pearlescent/iridescent embellishments.
For the coloured design, without details, I used the same brush pen and Winsor & Newton Water Colour Markers.
I'm trying to decide if I'm going to add the details using a Uniball Unipin pen or whether I'm going to use a fine brush and watercolour.
Perhaps with this one I'll stick with my Unipin pen(s) while creating a smaller, test piece for the use of watercolour with a fine brush.
I must admit, I do like the more graphic, high-contrast black lines, but I do think I have to give lines in colour a try.
Weekend relaxing with art, my #weekendvibes.
I'm trying out ideas for making use of hand-lettered quotes with my kind of entangled art. This is today's offering, and it's part of my #fridayfeeling and #weekendvibes.
It's unusual for me to leave so much white space in a drawing/illustration.
I used Towmbow Dual Brush Pens with a blender pen to colour the mosaic sections.


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Der NK BSK Bijelo Brdo (Nogometni Klub Bjelobrdski sportski klub Bijelo Brdo) ist ein Fußballverein aus der kroatischen Ortschaft Bijelo Brdo.

Geschichte
Der 1935 gegründete Verein aus der Gespanschaft Osijek-Baranja in Slawonien spielte bis zu seiner Auflösung im kroatischen Amateurbereich. Nach der erneuten Gründung im Jahre 2002 startete man in der fünften Liga und stieg zehn Jahre später als Drittligameister in die 2. HNL auf. Doch vor der Saison wurde dem Verein die Lizenz verweigert und man spielte weitere sechs Jahre in der Drittklassigkeit, ehe 2018 der Aufstieg erneut glückte. In der Saison 2020/21 gelang mit dem 3. Platz die bisher beste Platzierung der Vereinsgeschichte.

Erfolge
 Kroatischer Drittligameister: 2012

Saisonbilanzen

Ehemalige Spieler
  Kristijan Krajček (2014–2026, 2018–2019)
  Marko Dabro (2019–2021)

Stadion
Der Verein trägt seine Heimspiele im 1000 Zuschauer fassenden Stadion BSK aus.

Weblinks
 nk-bsk.com: Offizielle Website (kroatisch)

Bijelo Brdo, Nk BSK
Sport (Erdut)
Gegründet 1935


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DMACC baseball posts four-game home sweep
News-Republican staff
The Des Moines Area Community College-Boone baseball team ran its record to 7-9 with a four-game sweep of Central Lakes College (CLC)-Brainerd March 18 and 19 at the DMACC baseball diamond.
The Bears won both ends of a doubleheader on March 18, 14-0 and 10-0, and earned 16-1 and 10-0 decisions on March 19. The first three games were called at the end of five innings because of the 10-run mercy rule and the final game ended when DMACC scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.
The DMACC pitching staff did not allow an earned run during the sweep.
The Bears took the opener on March 18 after beginning the contest with a nine-run rally in the bottom of the first. They added a pair of runs in the bottom of the second and scored three times in the bottom of the third. Freshman Keil Krumwiede of Glasgow, Mont., and sophomore Sean Noel of Stillwater, Minn., paced DMACC's seven-hit attack with a pair of base hits and Krumwiede, sophomores Nick Moffitt of West Des Moines and Conner Klostermann of Dyersville and freshman Jack Johnson of St. Paul, Minn., drove in two runs apiece.
Sophomore Parker Sanburn of Kokomo, Ind., pitched the first three innings and came away with the win. He allowed one hit, struck out eight and walked one. Sophomore Jack Donahue of Marshfield, Wis., recorded three strikeouts in one inning on the mound and freshman Moise Carrasco of Daytona, Fla., gave up one hit and struck out two in one inning of work.
Sophomore Chris Witzke of Humboldt had three hits, including a pair of doubles, as DMACC took the second game. Klostermann and Noel had two hits apiece in the win and Noel came away with a pair of RBIs. DMACC opened the game with four runs in the bottom of the first, scored three times in the bottom of the second and took a 10-0 lead with a pair of runs in the third and another run in the fourth.
Sophomore Malik Moore of Waukee threw the first four innings, allowing two hits, striking out six and walking one. Sophomore Alex Glick of St. Francis, Minn., pitched the top of the fifth, allowing one hit and striking out one batter.


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His concern for his patients health, his on-going training in holistic, cosmetic, and traditional dentistry; along with his commitment to safely remove amalgam fillings makes him ideally suited to remove and replace them. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a caring holistic and mercury free dentist.
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Center Point residents may request a breed ban or restrictions during an upcoming council meeting. Please send polite, informative materials to city officials, and attend upcoming council meetings if you are able.
City council meetings are held on the second Tuesday and last Wednesday of each month. Next city council meeting: March 30, 7:00 PM, in Council chambers, 200 Franklin Street.
This entry was posted in Iowa, Whispers of BSL and tagged animal control, ban, bite, breed specific legislation, city council, dangerous, dog, meeting, ordinance, pit bull. Bookmark the permalink.
– The Alabama Supreme Court – WAF/Sheila Tack v. Huntsville Alabama (2002): upheld a decision that pit bulls were no more inherently dangerous than any other breed. This case was very costly to the city of Huntsville.


Earlier we blogged about why it's important to change your LCD unit and not just the glass over here. As you all know iPhone uses gorilla glass on all their devices. Mechanics will tell you to just change the glass for X amount in in Lahore, Pakistan which is much lower than what the LCD display touch unit cost is. Of course you will be tempted to change it, but remember the price is lower because the quality of glass is of lower quality as compared to the original gorilla glass. This will also effect your touch especially in iPhone 6S series as the force touch comes into consideration if the glass is not fixed properly and it might stop working.
You should be wary of that fact and only use either a high end gorilla glass which is hard to get your hands on or just go for a high quality LCD unit which will solve your problem as it's a much better option. Don't compromise on the quality with such a high end device.
← Is your iPhone 6 suffering from touch disease?


This photograph tells a story of the local carpet weaving industry. It was taken in 1973 when Heckmondwike Carpets celebrated their centenary. The name of those pictured are not known, but the young girl we believe was a designer or secretary at the firm.
Sometimes I find a picture among my old photographs which I think couldn't possibly be what could be regarded as suitable for nostalgia.
Then I look at the fashions and notice the girl's mini-skirt or the length of a young man's sideburns and I realise that time is catching up for all of us – teenagers included.
This photograph was taken when Heckmondwike Carpets moved to Dewsbury, and once again no names are known.
Did we really wear skirts so short for work? Did our husbands really have hair so long and sideburns so busy? Yes, we did. And yes, he did.
The main picture was taken in the 1970s and the one below probably a few years later, and both were taken at Heckmondwike Carpets Limited.
The young girl is also pictured in the second photograph, a little older and a little more sombrely dressed, and the length of her skirt a little longer.
These pictures are in my collection because this firm, although based for most of its history in Heckmondwike, did eventually move to Dewsbury some years ago.
It did not change its name because its name was its trademark. The fact that it became a Dewsbury firm entitles it to be part of Dewsbury's history, even though I believe it is no longer in the town anymore.
But I am sure there will still be people in Dewsbury who worked at Heckmondwike Carpets when it was based here and also when it was in Heckmondwike.
For there were many large firms outside the area which employed Dewsbury and Mirfield people, places like ICI in Huddersfield and BBA in Cleckheaton, and, of course, Fox's Biscuits in Batley.
Names like these were household names when I was a child, and although many people didn't have cars in those days, the local transport services – both buses and trains – were so good, getting to work on time was never a problem. It is only when we recall firms like Heckmondwike Carpets, and indeed any business dealing in textiles and fabrics, that we realise how quickly the flourishing textile industry fell victim to the whims of fashion.
Linoleum went out of fashion as a floor-covering when the masses, who had always loved woollen carpets, could now afford them.
Then when the cheaper synthetic fibres came in, the beloved Axminster carpets, which had lasted a lifetime, went out of fashion.
I remember an earlier time when people covered their floors in what was called oil cloth, and hand-made pricked rugs made from clippings of old clothes were placed in front of a blazing coal fire.
More fashionable floor-covering in the guise of linoleum (lino for short), then became all the rage.
When the standard of living started to improve for the working classes, they started buying the more expensive 3yd x 4yd carpet square.
These were placed in the centre of the best room, and the edges of the room were lined with linoleum.
Then, luxury of luxury, people started dismissing carpet squares in favour of wall-to-wall carpets which we called "fitted" carpets. These really were the tops.
Many carpet manufacturers are now longer with us because we changed the way we furnished our homes, and don't forget the impact wooden floors had on the carpet trade.
Still, we can look back on the days when millions of yards of top quality carpets were produced annually by firms like Lyles in Dewsbury, Petmar's in Batley, and, of course, Heckmondwike Carpets.
The history of the local carpet industry is fascinating because it goes back to the very early days when weaving of all kinds was done by hand in the homes of handloom weavers.
Heckmondwike Carpets started life in 1833 with a man called Michael Swallow, who produced carpets and also blankets, largely on hand-looms. In 1873 it became a public company under the name of the Heckmondwike Manufacturing Company Ltd, and the first carpets they made were of the multiple-cloth Kidderminster type.
The firm later ceased manufacturing blankets and took up instead the weaving of "Lustre" rugs, then in large demand by the South African market.
The introduction of the power loom greatly increased output which meant the company was able to produce carpets at much lower prices, something which didn't go down well with the handloom weavers in the area.
In 1888, they sent a deputation to the mill objecting to its introduction, but nothing is stated in the minute book as to how they were dealt with.
An earlier minute in 1877 states they had sold 50,000 yards of cloth to the Turkish Army, and that they were exhibiting their carpets in both the Paris and Philadelphia exhibitions.
One of their carpets was later on exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum. I wonder what the people down there thought of the unusual name of - Heckmondwike. I bet they couldn't even pronounce it.
The wars affected production at all local carpet firms and an old note in the firm's minute book at Heckmondwike Carpets states that there would be no more shipments to South Africa until General Buller fought his way to Mafeking.
During World War Two, the company's production was confined to making underfelt for the lining of ammunition boxes.
At the end of the war, the production of Wilton and Axminster was restarted and the firm was fortunate to quickly regain their craftsmen who had been away fighting. In the early 1950s, the demand increased for wall-to-wall broadloom designs which soon reduced the sales of the popular Axminster squares.
Later, synthetic fibres and tufted carpets became the fashion because the customer no longer wanted high quality carpets which lasted forever, and which you could only afford for the front room.
They wanted cheap and cheerful carpets in every room of the house which they could quickly whizz over with a Bex Bissel cleaner when they got dirty.
Various carpet companies in the area tried to adapt to modern trends and there were mergers and names were changed, so much so that it is difficult to know which ones are still around and in what guise.
I know that Heckmondwike Carpets are no longer in Dewsbury, but I understand part of the firm is still going under a new name in Liversedge. I hope it is, for it is a great pity for all that expertise to be lost.
If they are still around, and there is anyone there who would like to have these photographs for their archives, please email tresham3@gmail.com or ring the newsroom on 0113 238 8950.


Sleep should be easy, but if you have been struggling to fall asleep (millions of people worldwide do!!), you know it's not so simple! While there's no substitute for sleep hygiene, such as sleeping in a comfortable place with no noise, there are some products available in the market that can aid your quest for restful sleep. Here's a rundown of the best products for better sleep.
Studies have shown that even the slightest amount of light can cause the brain to halt melatonin production. As melatonin is responsible for you to fall asleep, it is crucial to make your room as dark as possible. This is where light-blocking curtains can be very helpful.
The aim of the product is to lessen outside noise; it does so by creating white or ambient noise. It may be helpful for people who are sensitive to noise.
One of the best products for better sleep, adjustable beds are helpful in reducing knee and hip pain. This in turn leads to better seep. These beds are also ideal for people with acid reflux. When you increase the angle at the head of the bed, it helps to decrease the amount of acids in the airway and throat, which helps to promote restful sleep.
Our body is programmed to sleep in the dark. If you need to sleep during day time, a sleep mask is good. For people who work in the night, a sleep mask that blocks 100% of the light is crucial to help them fall asleep.
Several studies have shown the beneficial effects of essential oils on our overall wellbeing. The oils can help you relax, unwind and finally fall asleep.
Music is a proven relaxation aid. It takes the mind off worrying and helps soothes nerves, which can lead to good sleep.
One of the most helpful best products for better sleep, comfortable earplugs can cut down on all the noise around. As ears differ in size, try a few brands to find the one that fits best. With the right pair, you can sleep soundly through your spouse's snoring and your neighbor's late night partying.
When you sleep at night, your body temperature drops. It is helpful to use things that help to keep you cool to enhance your sleep environment; cooling bedding is extremely helpful in this regard.
The soothing interior shelters of an ostrich pillow is great for restful sleep. The pillow adapts to your body easily and offers top quality comfort.
If you can buy just one of the best products for better sleep, it should be a mattress. Many people seem to be sleeping on worn out mattresses and they don't realize that it is impacting their sleep. The average lifespan of a mattress is around 10 years, and while there are mattresses that can last longer, you may not get good sleep on an aged one.


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Villa Anemomylos Dido is one of three windmill villas located on one of the most beautiful coastlines of Greece. Set in the north-east coast of Santorini between Fira and Oia, these three sophsticated villas offer a panoramic view of the Aegean Sea and the islands of Ios, Naxos, Koufonissi, Amorgos and Anafi. Each villa is totally independent with private pool. It is the perfect solutions if you want to escape the everyday routine and enjoy this unique experience.
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Dan joined the Army after university and served for fifteen years prior to co-founding FSI Worldwide. A graduate of the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, he was commissioned into the Brigade of Gurkhas in 1992. He served on a wide range of operational tours and filled a wide variety of command and staff appointments. Dan commanded a company of Gurkhas attached to the Parachute Regiment on three operations – Sierra Leone, Macedonia and Afghanistan. He was also trained as a Commando and selected to train Royal Marines Officers in leadership and tactics. He was highly regarded as a strategic planner and filled a number of appointments with a 'Plans' focus. During his service (and after) he spent a considerable amount of time in Nepal and India and is a fluent Nepali speaker.
After leaving the Army, Dan spent six months working for a private security company in Baghdad before leaving to co-found FSI Worldwide Ltd (in Sept 2006). Since that time has been intimately involved in the design and management of a number of high threat security solutions to UK Government contracts and US Department of State contracts. More recently he led with the establishment of a UK subsidiary of the business (FSI Europe Ltd) which delivers managed security solutions to a range of CNI clients in the UK. Collectively, FSI has become a market leader in intelligent security solutions and innovative resource solutions.
Dan lives in London with his family but spends much of his time in Kent where the business is headquartered. He is actively involved in a number of organisations for ex-servicemen and has been a committee member for a variety of charitable events supporting Help For Heroes and the Gurkha Welfare Trust.


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Bought it for my best friend who just got married.
i like this Wonderful Romantic Wedding Pink Wine Rack very much, and i bought this for a friend's wedding, she also likes it, so i feel very happy now.


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Rafiki's Planet Watch Reopens at Disney's Animal Kingdom as the Animation Experience
Today marked the reopening of Rafiki's Planet Watch at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The location had plans to be permanently closed back in October 2018 before Disney reversed their decision and stated that it would be reopening in Spring 2019. Fast forward to today, and the Wildlife Express is up and running again, taking guests back to Rafiki's Planet Watch in Disney's Animal Kingdom.
On the way out, you'll see new signage for the CGI remake of The Lion King. Also new on the train out is a new pre-recorded spiel that talks about Walt Disney's history of both animation and conservation. Cast members were excited to see the first train arrive in the station.
We made it out on the first train back to Planet Watch to check out the new Animation Experience. Surprisingly, it's taken up nearly all of the Planet Watch building, seating up to 175 guests at a time. FastPass+ and standby are available, with guests passing through a small holding area before being seated for the Animation Academy. In this holding area, there's a really cool opportunity to see a live animal perform certain actions just like animators would have seen for the production of The Lion King. A trainer works with the animal to show off a variety of movements that the animators would study relentlessly to ensure the accuracy of the animals in a movie.
The seating area takes over half of the building, with the most notable loss the loss of the Song of the Rainforest area, which now sits behind planters.
Here's a look at the huge Animation Experience area. The first show was about half-full, but there are obvious limitations of the amount of guests who can get on a train at one time.
The Animation Experience is basically the same as animation classes of years past, most recently the Animation Academy at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Some notable changes include a short video showcasing the animal that you're going to draw. In our case, it was a meerkat, and Disney put together a short video following a newborn meerkat found on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. Another upgrade to the experience was that the paper already had guidelines printed on it. This gives the guest a much better starting point than a completely blank piece of paper.
Beyond the Animation Experience, the operating rooms and reptile displays remain. Also, the Affection Section is still available for the petting zoo experience.
If want to take a trip back in time, here's a photo tour of Rafiki's Planet Watch before it closed last year.
The Animation Experience runs multiple times daily and opens at 10am.
Rafiki's Planet Watch
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Boeing and SpiceJet celebrated the delivery of the carrier's first 737 MAX 8 (VT-MAX). The airline plans to use the 737 MAX to expand and standardize its fleet, while leveraging the super-efficient jet to reduce fuel costs per airplane by $1.5 million a year.
SpiceJet's first 737 MAX 8 takes-off from Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington (Craig Larson photo).
SpiceJet's new 737 MAX airplanes arrive at a time when India's commercial aviation market continues to grow at significant rates. According to industry data, domestic air traffic in India has grown about 20 percent in each of the past four years with an upward growth trajectory going forward.
In preparation for their new 737 MAX, SpiceJet signed up to leverage Boeing Global Services' tailored flight simulator and maintenance training, which will help train SpiceJet's world-class pilots and mechanics in all areas of 737 MAX flight operations, resulting in maximized cost-savings. The airline also employs Onboard Performance Tool, powered by Boeing AnalytX, which allows flight crews and ground personnel to perform real-time calculations based on current weather and runway conditions, improving efficiency and maximizing payloads.
The 737 MAX 8 is part of a family of airplanes that offer about 130 to 230 seats and the ability to fly up to 3,850 nautical miles (7,130 kilometers) or nearly eight hours of flight. For SpiceJet's full fleet of up to 205 airplanes, the MAX will emit up to 750,000 fewer metric tons of CO2 and save up to 240,000 metric tons of fuel per year, which translates to more than $317 million in cost savings annually*.
Top Copyright Photo (all others by Boeing): SpiceJet Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 VT-MAX (msn 60644) BFI (Joe G. Walker). Image: 943613.
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Fury at '˜secret' 1,700-space car park scheme
Roads could be swamped with thousands of extra cars a day if plans for a huge park-and-ride scheme in either Hemsworth or Fitzwilliam go ahead.
Thursday, 2nd February 2017, 7:00 am
CONTROVERSIAL: A campaign has been launched against HS2.
They are on a shortlist of possible locations for a 1,700-space car park and railway station as part of the controversial HS2 rail link.
Users of the planned £55bn rail scheme would park at the new site to board trains to join HS2 at Sheffield or Leeds.
Jon Trickett, the Hemsworth MP, accused the government of keeping the park-and-ride plan secret after it was leaked last week.
He said: "These plans have been kept secret intentionally.
"We were meant to be kept informed by the Department for Transport, but they've had no contact with me or my office.
"Equally importantly we have no idea how the narrow roads and lanes around either Fitzwilliam or Hemsworth would cope with possibly thousands of car movements per day."
Last Monday more than 170 people were at a public meeting called in opposition to HS2, which opponents say is waste of money which would carve up the district's towns, village and countryside.
Wakefield Council leader Peter Box was among speakers at a packed community centre in Altofts.
Paul Dainton, who organised the meeting at The Brig, on St Mary's Road, said: "It's going to go through our green areas with the destruction of woods, water ponds, wildlife areas.
"It will lead to the loss of 22 public footpaths in our wildlife spaces. It's going to be more than the width of a football field. People are not interested about what the HS2 route should be, they simply don't want it, full stop.
"The disturbance while it is being built will be horrendous."
Mr Dainton said there were concerns about the rail line running across land with subsistence caused by disused mines. People were also worried about losing thousands of pounds off the value of their houses.
Mr Dainton added: "The compensation offered is appalling considering what will happen to house prices."
Mr Dainton urged people to take part in a public consultation on HS2.
Existing Wakefield-London trains could also be reduced if new HS2 trains from Leeds to the capital are introduced under HS2, it is also feared.
HS2 campaigner Robert Burgess, of Altofs, said: "More than 170 people turned out on a cold winter night to attend the public meeting on Monday night.
"These people showed their support, accepting that we could not just lie down and let this government push on with what most people from all sectors have named 'a great white elephant'."


ST. GEORGE – A transit service linking St. George to Springdale may be a step closer to reality with a $15 million commitment from the Utah Department of Transportation.
Earlier this month, UDOT's Transportation Commission approved putting the funds toward investigating the implementation of a transit service linking the gateway of Zion National Park to the heart of Washington County.
The transit service is one of many proposed transportation improvements UDOT has identified in western Washington County related to Zion National Park, which is a part of a larger project connected to recreation hot spots across the state.
"Overall, the Legislature last year approved $100 million for recreational hot spot improvements," UDOT Region 4 Director Rick Torgerson said.
The Zion area is one of four locations chosen for funding. The others are the Moab and Arches National Park area, Bear Lake area and Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Among the ideas discussed are continued improvements to state Route 9, the possibility of paving dirt roads connecting SR-9 and state Route 59, and the transit system connecting to St. George.
Prior to Transportation Commission's approving $15 million for the project, a preliminary 10-year plan and estimate of operations cost was presented to the elected officials of the communities along the proposed route.
The $15 million would fund the first five years of operation. After that, a mix of federal grants, combined with ride fees, sponsorship, advertising and municipal funding commitments would carry the cost.
Starting in the sixth year of operation, combined local commitments are estimated to be over $554,000 and gradually rise to $569,000 by the tenth year.
"I think it's a really good thing for us to look into and analyze," St. George Mayor Jon Pike said.
Currently, the only transit system in the county is SunTran in St. George. Any route to Springdale has often been seen as an extension of that service.
"We have a tremendous asset in SunTran and it would make sense" to expand it to Springdale, Pike said, but he also wants other possibilities to be looked at as well.
Under UDOT's plan, St. George would commit to a little over 10 percent of the operating costs after UDOT's funding concludes.
The city is willing to invest in the project due to the economic benefit officials believe it will have on the area, Pike said.
While locals are considered to make up a large part of the ridership to Springdale and back, tourists will likely also use it.
Overall, however, Pike said he would like to see the transit system, whatever form it ultimately takes, to become self-sufficient and not have to rely on municipal funding as much.
Nearly half of the local funding commitment for the sixth year – 45.5 percent, or $252,000 – is slated to come from Hurricane, followed by 30 percent from Springdale at $168,000.
"That's how strongly this community feels it will work," Springdale Mayor Stan Smith said, adding the transit system will help "open up a new world of mobility" for residents who lack vehicles.
Many Springdale residents are elderly and lack transportation, he said. When he drives into Hurricane and beyond, it's not uncommon for someone to ask for a ride into town or ask him to pick up an item for them.
As well, much of Springdale's workforce lives outside of town due to the high cost of living there. Many Springdale employers have committed to sponsor ride passes for their employees should the service come to fruition, Smith said.
The transit system could also help alleviate some of the congestion created by the ever increasing visitation to Zion National Park which saw over 4.5 million visitors last year.
Smith touted the benefit the transit service would have for the local community and called the tourism aspect the "icing on the cake" as he believes locals will use it the most.
"There's a benefit to everyone," he said.
UDOT's plan calls for six buses to be used for the transit line, St. George Public Works Director Cameron Cutler said during a presentation on the plan to the City Council earlier this month.
Four of the buses will be running, with one in reserve and another "in the shop," Cutler said. Two express routes between St. George and Springdale are also proposed, as are two regular routes with multiple stops in between.
Wow, sign me up for that contract. $15 million just to study it. This is what is wrong with our government. We spend billions of dollars "studying" something, which doubles the cost of everything. Heck, just sit a few people down with expertise in the area and give them a calculator. I'm sure they will come up with the same answer and whoever is getting $15 million to "study" it.
The water pipeline from Lake Powell could have been built by now for 1/4 of the cost if it weren't for all the studies and delays. If you don't build it, Arizona will steal the water for themselves. Use it or lose it. Everyday that goes by increases the cost because you know someone is getting paid to "study" it.


The project upgraded the existing crosswalk on Hollister Avenue at the Goleta Community Center by installing a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) system to replace the existing flashing beacon. The pedestrian activated HAWK system has proven to be highly visible to oncoming traffic, competing better with surrounding visual distractions.
According to pedestrian reports, drivers along Hollister Avenue have a low compliance rate with the existing pedestrian activated flashing beacon system located at the crosswalk. The existing flashing beacon does not seem to capture the driver's attention at the 5 lane road section. Pedestrians must wait for gaps in traffic to cross the street safely. The HAWK system has success in grabbing drivers' attention and increasing compliance to stop for pedestrians at the crosswalk.
Funding for this project is a combination of Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and Transportation Development Account (TDA) funds.


Discussion in 'Gastroenterology' started by Dr.Night, Jan 7, 2012.
Endoscopy and pH tests should be used to confirm GERD status to guide decisions on treatment with PPIs and the need for further diagnostic testing.
The evaluation of patients with noncardiac chest pain commonly focuses on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or esophageal dysmotility as possible etiologies. Although many caregivers frequently use empiric treatment with proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy to diagnose GERD as the cause of noncardiac chest pain, it is unclear whether a positive response is definitive.
To investigate this issue, researchers conducted a systematic literature review and identified six randomized controlled trials that reported response of chest pain (with negative cardiac evaluation) to PPI therapy versus placebo. In five of the six trials, PPIs were taken twice daily. Objective evidence of GERD was defined by either abnormal pH monitoring or endoscopic evidence of esophagitis.
In all trials, PPI therapy for noncardiac chest pain was effective in the majority of patients who tested positive for GERD, with a mean therapeutic gain from PPIs versus placebo of 62% (range, 56%""85%); however, in patients who tested negative for GERD, the mean therapeutic gain from PPIs versus placebo was only 5% (range, 0%""17%). In a meta-analysis of findings from five trials that used the same threshold for treatment response ([Broken External Image]:http://gastroenterology.jwatch.org/math/ge.gif50% improvement in chest pain), positive test results for GERD predicted response to PPI therapy (pooled relative risk, 4.3; P<0.0001), and negative results for GERD predicted nonresponse (pooled RR, 0.4; P=0.0004). The presence of concomitant heartburn was a poor predictor of PPI response.
Comment: The authors recommend that for patients whose objective diagnostic tests are negative for GERD, clinicians should use endoscopy and pH monitoring to decide which patients might benefit from further testing to determine the underlying cause of noncardiac chest pain. Finally, these study findings support the use of diagnostic tests in patients who fail to respond satisfactorily to PPI therapy. The finding that concomitant heartburn was a poor predictor of response is novel.