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Q: Entity Framework v4.1 LIKE How do I have to build my query to result in an output SQL query like:
SELECT
[viewRegisters].[Id] AS [IdRegister]
WHERE Name LIKE '%a%bc'

OR
SELECT
[viewRegisters].[Id] AS [IdRegister]
WHERE Name LIKE 'a%b%c'

OR
SELECT
[viewRegisters].[Id] AS [IdRegister]
WHERE Name LIKE 'a%b%c%'

I'm using .Net Framework 4.0, Entity Framework v4.1 and C#.
EF v4.1 converts this type of linq queries from:
((IQueryable<T>)Data).Where(z => z.Field.Contains("a%b%c%"));

Into:
SELECT
[viewRegisters].[Id] AS [Id]
WHERE Name LIKE N'a~%b~%c~%' ESCAPE N'~'

That's not what I want. I want to be able to use the 'percent' symbol as I do directly in DB.

A: You must use ESQL if you want full wildcard support. Linq-to-entities is not able to do that and EFv4.1 code first (without EDMX) doesn't have support for model defined functions so the solution provided by @Johann Blais cannot be used.
I guess the code to run ESQL query can look like:
string command = "SELECT VALUE e FROM ContextName.DbSetName AS e WHERE e.Field LIKE 'a%b%c%'"
ObjectContext ctx = ((IObjectContextAdapter)dbContext).ObjectContext;
ObjectQuery<EntityType> query = new ObjectQuery<EntityType>(command, ctx);
ObjectResult<EtntiyType> result = query.Execute(MergeOption.AppendOnly);

A: If you are using SQL Server, use the PATINDEX function to do a pattern search.  You can access this function through EF using the SqlFunctions class.
For example, the following EF query
context.ViewRegisters.Where(z => SqlFunctions.PatIndex("a%b%c%", z.Name) > 0);

will translate into
SELECT
[Extent1].[Id] AS [Id],
[Extent1].[Name] AS [Name]
FROM [dbo].[ViewRegisters] AS [Extent1]
WHERE (CAST(PATINDEX(N'a%b%c%', [Extent1].[Name]) AS int)) > 0

A: var query = from viewRegister in context.ViewRegisters
where viewRegister.Name.Contains("yourname")
select viewRegister;

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I have been following M4 Package 1 Faislabad- Gojra, it was supposed to be operational till December 2013. Latest updates are unofficially people can use it. Poster plz update if any new dates of completion announced.
M4 extends the motorway network to multan?
Faisalabad Sargodha Road toll plaza on the left, entrance on the right.


The kids find a tooth lying in the sand outside the reef, and they are determined to return it to the owner, even when they find out it?s a shark! / Splash and his friends have a race around the reef, and Splash wins by riding the currents instead of swimming. Bubbles and Dunk then want to know all about the currents so they too can race faster.


Setting up the SP123DP2DVI is one of the simplest things I have ever done. It was as easy as connecting the three monitors to the ports, turning them on, plugging the DisplayPort and USB cable in and then turning on the PC. From there Windows sees the device and pushes the display out to the three attached monitors. In our case we had three low resolution images (one on each monitor). To correct that we used the Windows display manager and pushed the resolution up to the maximum supported of 3840 x 1024. As soon as we clicked Apply, we had a spanned desktop.
How do you measure performance of a device that splits a video signal? Well, if you are the Lab at TweakTown you take a look at how well it does this and if there are any color or image anomalies. In the first part of this we had a slight issue with the three panel resolution. Unfortunately we only have three Dell P2210H 22-inch displays on hand that are each capable of 1920 x 1080. This gives us an extended resolution of 5760 x 1080 which is significantly higher than what the ConvergeAV can handle; filling up a maximum of 3840 lines of that vertically and 1024 horizontally.
This left the image looking distorted and pixelated as it was not close to the native resolution (3840 is about 66% of the available lines vertically). In our case, this limited the usefulness of the system for any type of fine detail (like image manipulation). Gaming was in a similar boat. Although we did not have any "performance" issues, the image quality was not as good as it could have been because it fell far short of the native resolution of the monitor group.
With that said, the resolution limit of this device is made clear in the specifications and it is doubtful one would spend the money on it if they had a trio of monitors running a native resolution beyond that of the 1280x1200 limit per screen. Providing your monitors don't run a native resolution beyond 1280x1200 each, it is safe to say that the SP123DP2DVI will deliver in spades.
The ConvergeAV SP123DP2DVI is a very cool idea. It allows you to group up to three monitors into a single display from one DisplayPort connection. It does this seamlessly and without much interaction from the user.
The problem with the ConvergeAV is when it comes to execution. Because it is unable to match the native resolution of most modern panels over 17 inches, it has limited use in both professional and consumer applications. The price tag of around $300 also puts a damper on this as you really are paying quite a bit more to get a similar effect from something like Eyefinity or even standard dual and triple monitors.
If StarTech can extend the resolution (and reduce the price a little) then we could see the ConvergeAV getting a much more solid hold on the market. As it is, we see it as a very niche product with not much practical use considering the other options currently available.


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Honeycomb Trilogy: Advance Man, Blast Radius, Sovereign
On one hand, Mac Rogers' Honeycomb Trilogy is a highly entertaining sci-fi epic, covering over 20 years and an extraterrestrial invasion or two. It has everything you could ask for: a fascinating alien race, a believable version of earth, characters with strong desires and stronger personalities, danger, and suspense. It's also funnier than many comedies I've seen. On the other hand, Honeycomb Trilogy is a smart and thoughtful examination of family, free will, the power and powerlessness of love, the arrogance of people who decide to change the world, the importance of that arrogance, and many other important and thought-provoking topics. In its own way, it's a masterpiece. What Mac Rogers has done is extraordinary: he has nested philosophy in frivolity and the result kicks ass.
Advance Man
Sean Williams, Kristen Vaughan
Photo: Deborah Alexander
The current Gideon production at the Gym at Judson Church is splendid. Jordana Williams directs masterfully, succeeding on the macro and micro levels and everything in between. Her attention to detail is lovely, and her ability to keep the machinery of the trilogy (6 acts; 29 performers; 3 sets) moving is impressive. Kudos as well to her assistant directors (Audrey Marshall, Mikell Kober, Sara Thigpen) and stage managers (Victoria Barclay, Nikki Castle, Devan Hibbard). If "it takes a village" for most shows, this one took a small city, I'm sure.
And, oh, that cast. Brilliant performance after brilliant performance after brilliant performance. Each actor inhabits his or her role fully; even the smallest role becomes a rich presence, a person you know incredibly well. A lot of this is in Rogers' writing, of course, but the actors, guided by Williams, bring his world vividly alive. Becky Byers and Hanna Cheek play Ronnie at different times of her life; both are fierce, funny, and frightening as a small and difficult woman who becomes a great leader by sheer personality and conviction. David Rosenblatt and Stephen Heskett play Abbie at different times of his life; together they skillfully show us how a shy and sweet boy can turn into a dangerous man. Kristen Vaughan plays Amelia, Ronnie and Abbie's mother, who is (to say the least) pushed out of her comfort zone as the rules of society change or disappear; Vaughan is superb, as always. Sean Williams gives a wily performance as Ronnie and Abbie's father, an astronaut and maybe a hero, who may or may not ever be completely sincere. Jason Howard is extraordinary, as always, as the astronaut who returns from space drastically changed. Brian Silliman oozes cheerful sleaze as a venture capitalist thrilled to be in the presence of people who have actually been to Mars. The rest of the amazing cast comprises Rebecca Comtois, Neimah Djourabchi, Shaun Bennet Fauntleroy, Matt Golden, Felicia J. Hudson, Erin Jerozal, Ana Maria Jomolca, Yeauxlanda Kay, Daryl Lathon, Carlos Martin, Joe Mathers, Lori E. Parquet, Amy Lee Pearsall, Seth Shelden, Nancy Sirianni, Alisha Spielmann, Adam Swiderski, C.L.Weatherstone, and Cotton Wright. Each contributes significantly.
The design people also excel. Sandy Yaklin gives us a room that echoes a world changing and changing again; Amanda Jenks' costumes help define the characters beautifully (though the costumes in Sovereign should perhaps be more ragged?); Jennifer Wilcox's lighting is evocative and moody; and the sound design by Jeanne Travis sets the stage and the mood smartly and effectively.
Blast Radius
Alisha Spielmann, Becky Byers, Amy Lee Pearsall,
Nancy Sirianni, Felicia J. Hudson
Here be spoilers
General comments on Honeycomb Trilogy:
--My nephew and I were so affected by Advance Man that we spent the break before Blast Radius debating the advantages and disadvantages of individuality, competition, hive minds/socialism, and how to live a worthwhile life.
--To whoever designed and built the giant insect leg, I tip my hat (Sandy Yaklin, I guess?). The leg somehow manages to be silly and impressive, allowing the audience to laugh without being pulled out of the story.
Hanna Cheek, Stephen Heskett
--I love, love, love that Conor, the insect ambassador in the body of a man, partially learns about being human from a romance novel. Books are forbidden at this point, but he can't help reading on. He is mesmerized when a young man asks his beloved's father for her hand. Conor is so entranced that he echoes the scene later on, in a sweet and funny and sad scene.
--The economy of Rogers' writing is terrific. Take this line, said by a being who looks human but whose body has been taken over by a giant insect: "By 'bugs,' do you mean the People of the Honeycomb?" Its significance can't be fully understood without context, but what it does, in its deceptively simple way, is sum up years of conflicted belief systems.
--Here's another example, spoken by one of the astronauts, depressed and drunk but good-looking: "Two types of girls go for me. Stupid ones who think they can fix me, and smart ones who
feel like doing something stupid."
--Then there's this exchange. Amelia is a homemaker who has lived for years in the shadow of her astronaut husband Bill. Lynn is a detective she hired to find out if Bill is cheating on her.
AMELIA: Abbie's like his father: He's brilliant and he feels everything in the world. Ronnie's like her father: She's so angry and she never backs down.
LYNN: They must take after you a little bit.
AMELIA: No.
--Rogers manages to avoid sentimentality even when it would be the easy and expected way to go. The Honeycomb Trilogy is filled with misunderstandings, bad timing, and the other woes of being human, and it follows the results to their logical and real conclusions. The one exception--when Ronnie and Abbie go off together in the end--is absolutely right and necessary.
--Rogers also lets obnoxious people be truly obnoxious. Ronnie is a hero and a pain in the ass. A major pain in the ass. She's often wrong and unfair. She's a more interesting character because her strengths and weaknesses are not mitigated.
--Rogers is a master of exposition, giving out information at exactly the right pace--or, when appropriate, not at all. Advance Man is a bit of a mystery--and a satisfying one--as we try to figure out what the heck is going on. Some things are never quite explained, and that feels right too. In Sovereign, we never learn what happened to Ronnie's leg, and that's okay.
As I review the scripts, I see how Rogers threads themes beautifully through the whole trilogy. It is only on second viewing that I caught how this or that idea resonated back and forth from play to play. Reading the scripts, I catch even more. For example, in Advance Man Ronnie's and Abbie's eventual beliefs and values are carefully planted in what seems to be basic sibling squabbling. Does it matter that Ronnie dislikes insects as cartoon characters because she finds them cold and unknowable? Does it matter that Abbie is "sick of faces" and the human race? More than you could ever imagine at that point of the trilogy.
I could go on and on, but the best way to find out about the Honeycomb Trilogy is to see the Honeycomb Trilogy.
It runs through November 14th. Here's how to get tickets:
Tickets are available here: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/34104.
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#284 - Elaha
Elaha in Lewisham is 21-30 and is Community Outreach Worker.
Elaha is an Afghan social worker living in London. She tells about the best moments she has experienced working in community outreach and how her grandmother has inspired her feminism.
This film was made by Sara Noori, an Afghan-Canadian and a Deptford resident. Like Elaha, Noori is hoping to explore the issue of Afghans in the Diaspora, to inspire not only young Afghans but also young people around the world and to present a
different picture of ordinary Afghans, contrary to what is currently shown on mainstream media. In making the film Noori was supported by documentary filmmaker and social entrepreneur Rachel Wang of Chocolate Films, the video production company behind 1000 Londoners. Noori and Wang met through a mentorship program in collaboration with the Guild of Entrepreneurs and the University of Westminster, where Sara Noori is currently studying her MA in Digital and Interactive Storytelling LAB MA.
Film Maker: Emily Rimmer, Sara Noori
What's your first memory of London? Soft serve ice cream near the London eye
What do you miss when you're away from London? Nothing really
What's your favourite neighbourhood? Kingston-upon-Thames
What's your favourite building? Westminster Abbey
What's your ideal day out in London? Exploring the nooks I hadn't known before and there are plenty in this city, there is always something to do! Art openings and festivals of course.
What's your ideal night out in London? Anywhere in Camden
What's your most hated building? All buildings in Canary Wharf especially the HSBC building
What's the best view in London? Greenwich Park
What's your favourite open space? Nightingale Lane, Richmond
What's the most interesting shop? Stepping Stones in Greenwich
What's your favourite place to hang out? Covent Garden on weekdays and Hackney on the weekends because Central could be pretty hectic over the weekends!
What's been your most memorable night out in London? NYE 2017
How would you like to spend your ideal day off in London? Checking out new cafes
Where would you take someone visiting from out of town? Richmond and Kingston riverside
What's the worst journey you've had to make in London? Rush hour everyday
What's your personal London landmark? Westminster Abbey
Who's your favourite fictional Londoner? Can't think of one.
What's your favourite London film, book or documentary? Notting Hill
If you could travel to any time period in London, past or future, where would you go? 90s London when the Spice girls were big!
For you, who is the ultimate Londoner? No such thing as the ultimate Londoner, London's strength is it's diversity and the fact that it embraces everyone. I do however believe you can never be a complete Londoner until you have a love hate relationship with this city.
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Elaha talks about the best moments she has experienced working in community outreach and how her grandmother has inspired her feminism.


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I'm sharing a sketch today illustrating how I anticipate the diagnostic to work around the Landscape of Trust. The research at the moment is intended to surface all the locations within our subjective understanding of what trust means, and to chart them on a landscape. The diagnostic will be in the form of a survey that an organisation can use to chart its own results against this baseline. I was talking this through with a friend yesterday and coming back to the point that I explicitly don't want it to produce a trust score, but rather a heat map that illustrates developmental areas: where is the organisation operating above a baseline, and where is it below it.
I'll write more about the research methodology later, but the intention in the second phase is the prototype this across different regions, different sectors, and different organisations, to explore how localised the results may be. Partly this is in service of how trust may vary within a culture, if we subscribe to the notion that the many organisations the stated global culture is largely aspirational, and instead what they live is a series of highly coherent, but deeply fragmented, subcultures. My hypothesis is that the subcultures will share large parts of the landscape, but may differ in key areas.
For example, I'm anticipating that aspects of trust relating to a quality, and probably to gender roles, will differ by geography and culture, but I expect there will be other more nuanced effects too.
I've also started thinking about some of the developmental pathways that will come out of this diagnostic, largely because I have the opportunity to prototype one next week. The following sketch will indicate the direction I'm going with this: it's intended as a tool that an individual can use to explore the foundation of trust, the expression of trust, and the experience of trust. These broadly relate to my intention, my action, and my impact. At the heart of these will be my individual values, which is effectively what we are exploring when we map the overall organisational landscape.
Clearly this is early stage work, but within the body of work around the Landscape of Trust I'm intending that there will be both organisational tools to diagnose and direct action, and individual tools to explore how we each take part in creating and perpetuating culture in all its aspects.
It's worth noting that at the heart of this is the understanding that even a highly coherent culture can maintain multiple viewpoints of what is right, what is fair, and even what trust means. The idea is not to generate a uniform landscape, but rather to clearly recognise that every individual and every organisation will have a landscape that is different. By making this landscape visible, we are better able to chart our way through it.
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require 'spec_helper'
require 'uri'

describe CropsController, :type => :controller do
  it 'Should direct to a new page' do
    get 'new'
    expect(response).to render_template(:new)
  end

  it 'Should redirect to crop_searches' do
    get 'index'
    response.should redirect_to controller: 'crop_searches', action: 'search'
  end

  it 'Should render a show page' do
    crop = FactoryGirl.create(:crop)
    get 'show', :id => crop.id
    expect(response).to render_template(:show)
  end

  it 'Should direct to create guide page after successful crop creation' do
    crop = FactoryGirl.attributes_for(:crop)
    post 'create', :crop => crop
    expect(response.status).to eq(302)
    response.should redirect_to "/en/guides/new?crop_id=#{assigns(:crop).id}"
  end

  it 'Should redirect back to form after unsuccessful crop creation' do
    crop = FactoryGirl.attributes_for(:crop)
    crop[:name] = ""
    post 'create', :crop => crop
    expect(response).to render_template(:new)
  end
end

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Though South Dakota is the 17th largest state in the U.S. in terms of total area, it ranks 46th in terms of both population and population density. In other words, South Dakota is a big state with not a lot of people living there – as of the 2012 U.S. Census the state's total population was just over 883,000. Having a lot of space without a lot of people living in it makes for a difficult journey for auto transport carriers, who often rely on pickups and deliveries along the routes they drive and schedule them to occur quite frequently. This doesn't happen in South Dakota, which is one of the reasons why most carriers try to avoid traveling to South Dakota – and if they do, they will need to increase the price to compensate for the lack of orders in the area.
With just two interstate highways crossing South Dakota, it is not the easiest of states to get around in and this is another reason why many auto shippers prefer to avoid South Dakota. I-90 is the main east-west interstate and serves several different population centers. I-29 is the main north-south interstate and is the main north-south route through the state and into North Dakota. I-90 is a popular interstate for auto shippers running routes in the northern regions, especially from Minnesota to Colorado, although there are typically fewer carriers in the northern states as opposed to the southern ones.
Though the temperatures in South Dakota are not as extreme as its northern neighbor, it still does see a lot of snow in the winter months, which can cause delays and price increases if you are looking to transport a car during that time. Many car shippers will actually move down to the more southern states and run routes through warmer areas due to the snow. During the summer months is probably the best time to ship a car to or from South Dakota, as temperatures hover in the mid-to-upper 80's during the day and overnight lows dip into the low-to-mid 60's. This is probably the best time to ship a car to or from the state, as the weather is nicer, there are more carriers in the area and prices tend to be lower.
Like most other states in the region, South Dakota's economy has long been driven by agriculture, with such major crops as sorghum, pork, cattle, soybeans and corn. Over the past forty or fifty years the economy of the state has diversified, however, and though agriculture still makes up a major part of its overall earnings every year it is not the largest sector; that belongs to the service industry, which includes banking and finance firms, health care, and retail. Tourism is also a large part of the state's economy, which is somewhat surprising.


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This Miller Titan Harness is exactly what we needed, and the brand is what we were looking for. We haven't had a chance to use this harness yet, but it appears to be built well and strong enough for our needs.


A Russian tourist on holidays in Ayia Napa, was arrested yesterday evening by the occupation authorities while visiting the occupied Famagusta area. According to the police, a 28 year old woman from Russia who is on vacation in Cyprus visited the Ayia Napa police station last night and reported that she received a text message from her 32 year old boyfriend about the incident. In the message he described that he was arrested by the occupation authorities after a visiting to the occupied Famagusta and taking photos of the area. The UN peacekeeping force was alerted about the event.
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you make something happen simply by saying it will happen? It's called something, maybe 2 words, I just can't remember what it is!
That's basically what's happening with the stock market. Nothing huge has happened today except for this "bailout" not passing, but just because Bush and his cronies said the market would tumble and the world would end if it didn't pass, stocks fell over 7% in mere hours. Nobody knows if the bailout would even help!
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This recipe is a long-standing loyal member of my arsenal of dependable and favorite dinner recipes. I have been making it for many, many years and to date, my family or friends have never tired of it. It was also a favorite at my cooking classes when the subject was easy weekday or entertaining dinner recipes.
Authentic Louisiana jambalaya is spicy. But since it is true in any family or crowd that the majority will want it mild to medium and perhaps one or two will want it spicy, this recipe is the former. To make it spicier you can substitute andouille sausage for the keilbasa and increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
I also prefer "converted" rice (as in Uncle Ben's) because the rice kernels tend to stay separated better than if you use a basic long grain rice.
The recipe can easily be doubled to accommodate a larger crowd. And you can substitute peeled and deveined prawns for the chicken.
Heat butter and oil over medium heat in a large skillet; add chicken and cook and stir until lightly browned and cooked through about 8 minutes; remove chicken to an oven-proof baking dish and set aside.
Add sausage to the pan and cook and stir until lightly browned, about 3 minutes; remove and add to the reserved chicken.
If needed, add additional 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan; add onions, green pepper and celery and cook and stir until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add oregano, thyme, cayenne, white pepper and salt; cook and stir 30 seconds just to release flavors; remove from the pan and add to the chicken and sausage.
Add bay leaf, tomatoes, tomato sauce and chicken broth to the pan; bring to a boil, scraping up anything stuck to the bottom of the pan, then remove from the heat and stir into the chicken vegetable mixture, along with rice.
Cover and bake until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Season to taste with salt if needed.
I'm so excited to have this recipe. I remember a dinner party from almost 20 years ago when you made it for a crowd. I've craved it ever since!
But, I'm not a fan of green pepper… should I just leave it out, or substitute ???
This looks like a great dish to bring to a tailgate party! Looking forward to trying it out. Love your website!
I got to taste it at our neighborhood block party and it was delicious! Perfect for a weeknight meal!
Made this a couple nights ago. Used andouille sausage, and 1/2 chicken, 1/2 shrimp. Yum!


Do we suffer from a toxic fatty tissue syndrome?
It is very difficult to treat, if we have no way to diagnose it or measure it. Until a few years ago it was really an abstract part of medicine, but nowadays the term "soft inflammation, metabolic syndrome or toxic fatty syndrome" is widely accepted, and ways are found to be registered.
The best way to diagnose is certainly with blood tests, not with general inspection, because an athlete can have this pathological condition of the organism in a more pronounced form than an easily filled person.
What are the subjective markers for silent inflammation of the body or the syndrome of toxic fat tissue?
1. Do you have overweight? – and this does not mean BMI (body mass index), but a percentage of fat tissue. It is ideal to have 22% for women and 15% for men!
2. Are you tired immediately after getting up from 7-8 hour sleep?
3. Do you react excessively and pre-emptively to a stressful situation?
4. Are you constantly hungry for pasta or mildly?
5. Are you tired during the day?
6. Are you hungry 2 hours after a plentiful meal?
7. Do you have brittle nails and weak and mole hair?
8. Are you taking medicines for lowering cholesterol in your bloodstream?
Of those we can realize, is the ratio between total triglycerides and the value of HDL (good) cholesterol, taken on an empty stomach . The higher is, especially if it is higher than 4, then it is very likely that you suffer from this syndrome. Also, the ratio of these two markers is an indicator of insulin resistance and the existence of a metabolic syndrome. The higher is, the higher the level of insulin resistance. Whenever a high TG / HDL ratio is obtained, a level of insulin on the fasting (higher than 10uU / ml) should be made in addition to the previous listed conditions.
But the best and most sensitive blood test, which will show a toxic fatty tissue syndrome, is an examination of the relationship between AA / EPA, i.e. arachidonic acid and eicosapentanoic acid. This examination is not done in our laboratories and we could not have much to keep on it. However, it should be noted that values that support the healthy body, with no preference to chronic and malignant diseases, are around 3, or ideally 1.5 (AA / EPA), whichever is higher than 9 is associated with diseases. These values are characterized by people living in Japan, and they are considered the longest and the healthiest people in the world, while those living in the Mediterranean have values of 6-9. An American who belongs to the group of "healthy" individuals has a relationship of 12. However, we still stick to some food balance, but if we continue without thinking and criticality to accept "fast food" ideology will quickly enter the group of "healthy" Americans. If the ratio is 20 or more then it is certainly associated with a chronic disease: diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, malignant disease, etc. This relationship essentially shows the inflammatory response of the body, ie the state of the body when attacked by a very high concentration of arachidonic acid. Another essential fatty acid that we determine through blood tests is DGLA or dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, which is anti-inflammatory, struggles with the condition of the body not to get sick and the more we contain the more we maintain the body, young and healthy (antiaging effect) .
Inflammation – When can save life, when can take away the health.


Mirror shaped in an artificial perspective, creating a "burst out" or "sfondato" effect, available in three different sizes. The converging frame is in mirrored glass and each side has different widths and inclinations, generating in this way fragmented and unexpected reflections. Each mirror can be hung in any direction.
*Attention, to avoid that the cleaning detergent seeps between the mirror slabs causing the oxidation of this one, it is recommended not to spray it directly on the mirror but to dampen the cloth used.


The New York City Police Department is asking the public for any information leading to the takedown of a notorious gang known in Brooklyn as "Brooklyn Most Wanted" (BMW).
BMW is wanted in connection with a slew of violent incidents, shootings and homicides within Brooklyn's 67th and 70th Pcts of Flatbush and the 71st Pct of Crown Heights.
Over the past few months, officers of Brooklyn South have commenced an operation called "Dubbed Out" targeting BMW. The operation so far has led to five arrests for weapons possession, the seizer of 16 firearms, four positive DNA hits and two ballistic matches.
Additionally, 11 arrest warrants have been issued, according to 71st Pct police.
Anyone with information on any crime please call the 71 Precinct Intel Sergeant at 718-735-6399. All information will be kept confidential.


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title: 'Problem 392: Enmeshed unit circle'
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## Description

A rectilinear grid is an orthogonal grid where the spacing between the gridlines does not have to be equidistant.
An example of such grid is logarithmic graph paper.

Consider rectilinear grids in the Cartesian coordinate system with the following properties:The gridlines are parallel to the axes of the Cartesian coordinate system.There are N+2 vertical and N+2 horizontal gridlines. Hence there are (N+1) x (N+1) rectangular cells.The equations of the two outer vertical gridlines are x = -1 and x = 1.The equations of the two outer horizontal gridlines are y = -1 and y = 1.The grid cells are colored red if they overlap with the unit circle, black otherwise.For this problem we would like you to find the positions of the remaining N inner horizontal and N inner vertical gridlines so that the area occupied by the red cells is minimized.

E.g. here is a picture of the solution for N = 10:

The area occupied by the red cells for N = 10 rounded to 10 digits behind the decimal point is 3.3469640797.

Find the positions for N = 400.
Give as your answer the area occupied by the red cells rounded to 10 digits behind the decimal point.

## Instructions

## Tests

```yml
tests:
  - text: <code>euler392()</code> should return 3.1486734435.
    testString: assert.strictEqual(euler392(), 3.1486734435);

```

## Challenge Seed

```js
function euler392() {
  // Good luck!
  return true;
}

euler392();
```

## Solution

```js
// solution required
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Patrick Torreilles is a French rugby league footballer who represented France at the 1995 World Cup.

Playing career
Torreilles played 19 tests for France between 1991 and 1997, including at the 1995 World Cup and the 1996 European Championship.

In 1996, he played for Paris Saint-Germain in the Super League competition.

He also played for France at the 1997 Super League World Nines.

References

Living people
French rugby league players
France national rugby league team players
1969 births
Rugby league hookers
Place of birth missing (living people)
Paris Saint-Germain Rugby League players


Your home base is a spacious three-bedroom coach home within the centrally located Ascot neighborhood of Lely Resort. The lanai overlooks the 9th hole of the Mustang course, providing a tranquil Southern exposure view of the fairway and lakes beyond. Enter through the attached one car garage or covered front door and a flight of stairs leads you to the second floor residence. An open floor plan offers a kitchen with breakfast bar and table, formal dining room, and a living area with comfortable seating, a flat screen TV and even a faux fireplace (for those rare chilly Naples nights!). The master bedroom has a King size bed, sliders out to the lanai and a spacious bathroom with double sinks, an open tub and a separate glass enclosed shower. At the other end of the home are two more bedrooms. The larger is set up with a sleeper sofa, comfy lounge chair, mounted flat screen TV and a murphy bed – set up to provide extra living space, it can also sleep up to four guests when you have visitors. The third bedroom has a traditional setup with a queen size bed, dresser and mounted flat screen TV.
Within the Ascot community, walking distance from the home, there is a small pool area exclusively for Ascot residents. Bathrooms and a screened dining area make the perfect place to enjoy a quick, quiet pool experience without venturing to the Player's Club.
As do all of our rentals from The Holiday Life, this home comes turnkey furnished with linens, a fully stocked kitchen and beach gear including towels, chairs and an umbrella.
- Player's Club membership transfer is optional (but highly recommended!) for a transfer fee of $318 per rental (up to 12 months).


Im 24 today and that is weird. Don't get me wrong, I'm not unhappy about being another year older whatsoever, it's just so odd! I feel like I should still be a baby graduating from high school or something considering most people think I'm a teenager, but here I am adulting or at least pretending like I know what I'm doing.
Tonight we are keeping my birthday plans pretty casual. Nate is making me a steak dinner, a FILET has my name allover it when I get home from work and we will probably go for a walk..or shopping..or something like that. 😉 However, Saturday is when the party begins because Nate got me tickets to go see Florida Georgia Line + the BACKSTREET BOYS at Wrigley Field. I know, I'm crying too. I get so emotional just thinking about it. BSB got me through grade school + most of my current workouts. I told him months ago when tickets came out that I NEEDED to be there and he just didn't understand, so I didn't think I was going. Then one day in the car when I was whining about how I wanted to go he caved and told me he bought me tickets. 🙂 I'm the worst.
Q1: Why did you start your blog?
I was a Communication major in college so I always loved writing, so blogging has been so great for me to continue that! Also, I remember helping my friends style outfits + doing their makeup in college, it was always so fun so I thought blogging would be a fun way to continue that as well. Lastly, I love reading magazines and seeing what the new trends are. I don't think I get too trendy on my blog, but I am definitely going to be incorporating more of that moving forward. Blogging requires a lot of shopping, y'all.
Q2: How did you get your blog name?
I knew when I started my blog that I wanted a reflection of my personality to be in my blog title. Of course, sassy, was one of the first things that came to mind and I don't really remember how I got the rest. It kind of just came together! I will say though…that a blog name change is in the future. 🙂 but I won't spoil those details yet!
Q3: What kind of camera do you use and who is your photographer?
I use a Canon DSLR Rebel SL1. I love it because it's so lightweight and is one of the more affordable cameras on the market. I use Adobe Lightroom to edit all of my pictures. It's a must! Nate takes all of my pictures unless it's a flatly, I do those myself! He really likes taking my pictures and I always feel really comfortable with him so it works out!
Q4: How do you make money with your blog?
So I have a few different ways of making money with my blog, but this still something relatively new to me. You might see me linking my clothes with the LiketoKnow.It app, so when someone makes a purchase from that I make a commission off of it. I also sometimes get paid with brand collaborations through a brand itself or Social Fabric. Usually though, I get free product! I would say that making money definitely takes a little bit of time and experience first. If you're new to blogging focus on getting free product first and growing your following, THEN come up with your rates.
Q5: How do you balance your blogging/personal life?
This used to be something that I really struggled with. I found myself not really using a system and I would just constantly be working on my blog that it put a strain on Nathan and I's relationship. While Nathan is in full support of my blog, we also needed to make sure we set aside time for each other each night. I try to get my blogging done for the week in one day, usually a Sunday. We will shoot and I will blog and edit my photos that night. It's a lot for one day, but it works out pretty well unless we are traveling during the weekend. If I am working in the evenings for some reason I try to be finished by 8PM so we can spend some time together before we go to bed. It's hard to find a balance, but once you do, it just becomes routine!
Q6: What's your favorite thing to do in Chicago?
People watch for suuuuuure. I know you were probably expecting me to talk about some cool activities, good restaurants, or some prime shopping, but no, it's all about the people watching for me. In the evenings a lot we will go for walks just to check out the city and people watch. We have seen so many crazy things and it's always so comical!
Q7: Where do you find inspiration for your blog?
So cliche, but everywhere! I find inspo when I'm shopping at a store and see something that I think I can recreate at home, reading lots of magazines, other bloggers are so great for finding inspiration especially if its someone with a similar aesthetic, and then a lot of times I randomly think of ideas and then I save them on a note in my phone so I don't forget.
Q8: What's one thing your followers might not know about you?
Probably that I used to be a pageant girl. It was a very fun and enlightening time in my life where I learned so much about myself and really grew into a confident young woman, but it's just not a part of my life anymore so I don't really talk about it! I'm not at all ashamed of it, it's just not relevant to my life now and I don't want to come across as that girl who can't leave her "glory days" behind. Maybe I will do a fun throwback post later on where you guys can see a little bit of me pre-blogger.
Hope you guys enjoyed this Q&A! Let me know if there are anymore questions you'd like me to answer, this was so fun!
This post is so cute. Happy Birthday! I hope that dinner was as amazing as you want it to be. Cheers to being another year wiser.
Happy Birthday pretty! Enjoy your 24's!!
Happy happy birthday!! I hope it was amazing!
Happy birthday!! I was also a communications major and that's why I started a blog!
Happy Birthday to you and yay for the BSB! How fun!
happy birthday to youuu girl! I hope you had a great night!
Happy Birthday lady! What a fun shoot! Thanks for sharing a little more about you and how you got started blogging!
I love your story! Happy Happy Birthday to you, sweetheart! Love your look!


you, or the court, have received a payment from the debtor or someone else on their behalf in the last 12 months.
You need to apply to the district court where the judgment order was made.
On the application you can ask for the fee to be added to what the debtor owes.


We take pride in our customers knowing their items are safe and secure. You can sleep easy at night knowing that our team cares about your belongings. Take a look at our facility features and let us know how we can help you today.
We know how important your belongings are to you and our team members are here to answer any packing questions you may have. We also carry a wide variety of supplies so that you only have to make one stop for everything you need to make your move a success.
Our neighborhood friends' board provides an opportunity for local businesses to grow their respective client base through referrals and cross promotion. If you would like to be one of our neighborhood friends email the property manager. Below are our current friends.
Our Lexington facility offers EZ boxes that can be brought to your home or business to store your belongings. Stop by the facility to rent one today!


There are PROBOX2 Air, remote control, HDMI cable, power adaptor, antenna and user manual in the package. My power adaptor is EU version, you can select US, AU and UK plug too. And the guide will guide you get started to use the TV box. The bundled infrared remote unit is a normal one without air mouse ability. 2 AAA batteries are required. And there are 4 extra shortcuts like media, music, web and app by the way. PROBOX2 Remote+ (optional) is included if you purchased package with it. I won't cover it here. Therefore, do take your time to read PROBOX2 Remote+ Review to understand more.
Build quality is solid even with all plastic as material. Furthermore, it is quite small in size too. Easy to carry around. At front, you can find a blue LED light indicator. The external antenna is located on the right. And micro SD slot and USB 2.0 port on the left. More input/output like optical, HDMI, RJ45, another USB 2.0 port and DC input at the back. Finally, the bottom of the box is rubberized to provide stability. As usual, do refer to all the photos for details.
PROBOX2 Air is loaded with Android 6.0.1 and support OTA firmware update. Come with few pre-installed applications like Kodi 16.1 (with lot of add-ons), AirDroid, Fishing Joy, Happy Cast, Netflix, and YouTube. No worry, these are no bloatware because you can uninstall them. PROBOX2 APEX UI Launcher is the default one. It is easy to use and you can customize the shortcuts too. And there is another one for which have bigger icons – PROBOX2 EX Launcher. Just pick the one that you prefer.
Yes, PROBOX2 Air surely supports OTA update. Below is the update that I got recently. No doubt of continually support from PROBOX2 team here. And there is a dedicated forum for all the PROBOX2 products too. Just in case that you don't know. Android 6.0 Marshmallow introduces Adoptable Storage. It enables user to set up their SD card as internal storage to store applications, data and media. No worry about running of disk space for all the games and apps anymore, right?
Amlogic S905X is able to playback H.265 10bit 4k@60fps and VP9 Profile-2 smoothly. How about other performance like CPU, GPU, storage and overall experience? I will let below synthetic benchmarks data to tell you.
Hmm… Both CPU and GPU results come out slightly lower than my other AMLogic S905-H box. Does it affect actual performance? Nope, it is working smoothly thanks to 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage. As usual, SanDisk Extreme was used in microSD slot test and 2TB Toshiba HDD on USB 2.0 in A1 SD Bench. Performance is inline with my other boxes.
Penta Core Mali MP-450 GPU works as expected here. No surprise. Asphalt 8 Airborne is working properly and all other casual 3D games are running smoothly too. By the way, no Geekbench 4 benchmark this round. PROBOX2 Air managed to finish the benchmark but failed to submit the result to Primate Labs server.
PROBOX2 Air takes around 40 seconds to boot up. Take few seconds to shut down too. Wireless performance is great but the range coverage is average even with external antenna. It is able to get connected at 433 Mbps on 5GHz AC and 72 Mbps on 2.4GHz. And transfer rates are 190 Mbits/sec on 5GHz and 45 Mbits/sec on 2.4GHz from iPerf3 test. 95 Mbits/sec from Ethernet by the way. No worry about not being able to play 4K Ultra HD contents here. Great performance no doubt as long as you are in range. Bluetooth coverage is excellent unlike Wi-Fi. Easily exceeds 10m Bluetooth range in straight sight line and up to 7m with obstacles.
Every Android devices should come with 2GB of RAM nowadays. Multi-tasking is smooth and working properly on PROBOX2 Air thanks to that. As usual, I manages to get Asphalt 8 Airborne, Rayman Adventures, Dash the Man and Real Racing 3 loaded. None of them were killed when switch between them. By the way, PROBOX2 Air comes with root access. Therefore, you can start to use applications that require root access after install SuperSU or Superuser. Personally, I love rooted TV box because I can enjoy advertisement free environment then.
PROBOX2 Air can play video up to 4K Ultra HD 10-bit 3840 x 2160 HEVC 60fps smoothly. Thanks to Amlogic S905X that supports 4K VP9 hardware decoding and HDR (High Dynamic Range). In short, it play almost everything that you throw at it. And support most of the popular audio codec like Dolby and DTS too. For your information, apps like Netflix can playback in SD mode only as L1 Google Widevine Modular and Microsoft Playready DRMs are not found. Last but not least, PROBOX2 Air can streams your video, music and photo from your Android and iOS devices through DLNA, Miracast and Airplay. And mirror your devices' screen too.
Yeah… As a PC gamer, I love PROBOX2 Air (with gamepad like GameSir G4s Review). It is able to get around 24ms latency on 1080p60 with H.265 through Moonlight (NVIDIA GameStream). The gameplay is fast and smooth with no lag and buffer issue. Wi-Fi AC connection helps a lot here. As usual, Ethernet gives the best result with lower latency compare to Wi-Fi.
PROBOX2 Air is a solid Android TV Box that not only great for movie but for casual games and daily usage too. All thanks to Amlogic S905 CPU with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. Furthermore, it comes pre-rooted to unlock more apps usability. And come along with useful air mouse remote with gaming mode (optional). Interested? Head to PROBOX2 Website for more information. Buy yours at Amazon.
Jayce Ooi is the founder of JayceOoi.com. He is a full time tech blogger, gamer and music lover.
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Your pool is the centerpiece of your outdoor living space. This is especially true if you have invested time and money in attractive tile work. But, it is common for an unsightly white film to build up on the tile, at the water's edge. Bead blasting is the most efficient way to get rid of it.
The white scum that forms around pool rims is caused by hard water, which is high in minerals such as calcium and magnesium carbonates. These minerals may be beneficial in some contexts, but when they are in your pool water they leave problems behind. These minerals can build up over time and eventually cause issues with your filtering equipment.
Bead blasting is an efficient and safe alternative to many do-it-yourself methods. When a pool is bead blasted, glass beads are used as an abrasive, providing just the right amount of force to dislodge the mineral deposits without scratching or other damage. A trained professional uses this method and there is no need to empty the pool, outside of lowering the waterline a bit. No harsh chemicals are involved and is safe to use around children, pets and plants. For more information about scheduling a bead blasting session for your in-ground pool, please contact us.


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10 Cool and Quirky Things About Denton
By Paxton Swisher on Apr. 12, 2021
Since 2006, Denton has ranked in the top 25 of the nation's fastest-growing cities. Even with this explosive growth, there is no shortage of hidden gems to cross off your bucket list during your next visit.
Here are cool and quirky things about Denton, Texas.
1. The Chairy Orchard
No, that's not a typo. Two Denton women, in the land between their houses, have cultivated quite a unique orchard. Only they don't grow fruit. At the one-and-only Chairy Orchard, creators Anne and Judy maintain a collection of chairs! It started with the first "Chairy Tree" (a tree adorned with decorative chairs) and has grown from there. Now, with chairs coming from garage sales, thrift stores, and visitor donations, these longtime friends have created a veritable grove that has become one of Denton's quirky hidden gems. It's free and open from dawn to dusk. So make a visit and take some photos you will chair-ish for a long time. The Chairy Orchard is located at 1426 Churchill Drive in Denton.
2. The Purple Door
When phenomena like Denton's Purple Door spring up, it's only natural to have some questions. Why is this door purple? Why do so many people on Instagram take their picture with it? Well, besides being painted a vibrant color and making a good Instagram background, Denton's Purple Door also has a bit of a game to it. The next logical question is, of course, where is this door? But that's part of the game. While it's generally understood to be somewhere near the Square, seekers must do a bit of sleuthing to locate this hidden landmark. If you do find it, snap a picture there as proof. It's no easy feat to find the Purple Door…
3. Gnome Cones
How to beat the Texas heat? Well, that's a gnome-brainer. Gnome Cones sells all-natural snow cones and other cold treats, emphasizing quality and a friendly atmosphere. The business, originating in Argyle and expanding into Denton, was based on the idea that typical snow cone places offered nothing but chunky ice, wasteful Styrofoam cups, and artificial flavors. Gnome Cones set about fixing all of those industry mistakes. Their Denton location is absolutely worth a visit, not only to grab a high-quality snow cone but also to take your picture with the huge gnome that decorates the shop. Gnome Cones is located at 205 N. Elm Street in Denton (Just look for the gnome!)
4. Giddy-Up to Horse Country
One Denton secret is that Denton itself is right in the middle of "Horse Country." In fact, Denton County has a large proportion of horse ranches offering guided horseback tours. The rolling pastureland of north Texas makes the region particularly enviable to both breeders and equestrians. In fact, the area has the highest concentration of horse farms in the United States! Outfits such as the North Texas Horse Country Tour offer a variety of breeds and disciplines. Plus, the farms they tour are real working ranches. These tours let you discover Denton the way it used to be experienced – from horseback.
5. Secret After-Hours Gourmet Doughnuts
Doughnuts aren't just a morning affair, at least that's what the people behind Backdough Doughnuts believe. Queenie's Steakhouse, by day one of Denton's favored fine dining experiences, runs this as a nighttime side project out of the back, hence the name "Backdough." These aren't your typical donuts, either. They are gourmet doughnuts featuring unique flavor combinations both sweet and savory. As the menu changes week to week, the only way to find out what delicious donuts are on offer is to swing by Queenie's backdoor by the cover of darkness on a Saturday or Sunday. Look for the neon sign. If it's lit, then it's time for some late-night donuts! Queenie's is located at 115 E. Hickory Street in Denton.
6. Downtown Denton's Craft Beer District
Craft breweries are a favorite around downtown Denton. This part of town is known as the Downtown Denton's Craft Beer District and is a great place to try new and exciting brews. Here, establishments such as Denton County Brewing Company, Armadillo Ale Works, and Howling Mutt Brewing Company sell their latest offerings. Bars such as the Bearded Monk and Eastside are great to visit here, too. It all comes together to make Downtown Denton's Craft Beer District a great place to get lost!
7. The Dead of Denton
In towns like Denton with many historical buildings and landmarks, there's bound to be a haunting or two. Throw in a couple of universities, each over 100 years old, and now you have even more opportunities for ghost stories and creepy legends. Some legends, like that of Old Goatman's Bridge, are tragically sad. Others are jovial, such as the haunting of Campus Theater where a ghost-sighting of its mischievous former owner is seen as good luck for an upcoming performance. Either way, ghost hunting around Denton is sure to send a shiver down your spine.
8. Denton's Secret Speakeasy
It's hard to imagine that the Roaring Twenties happened 100 years ago, especially if you make a visit to Denton's secret speakeasy. Pachall Bar, hidden behind a discreet door and up a flight of stairs, evokes the feel of an old-world cocktail lounge. This quiet parlor boasts leather furniture, large wooden bookshelves, and game sets like darts and chess. The bar is most celebrated for its drink menu, blending both classic and new world cocktail techniques. So if you're looking for a quiet spot to sip a gin and tonic, look no further. This is the speakeasy for you! Paschall Bar is located at 122 N. Locust Street in Denton.
9. Alpaca Your Bags for a B&B Weekend
In east Denton, there is a little-known slice of the Emerald Isle. The Old Irish Bed & Breakfast at Patrick's Pastures offers an excellent weekend getaway that mixes Ireland's charm with Southern hospitality. Jim Patrick, the owner, eschews the humorless atmosphere of what he describes as "stuffy high-tea B&Bs" in exchange for a welcoming environment focused on fun. At the Old Irish B&B, guests stay in one of many individualized cottages, each with its own theme and decor. There is an Irish pub, a fairy garden, and even an alpaca ranch where you can interact with the fluffy creatures themselves! The Old Irish Bed & Breakfast is located at 3030 N. Trinity Road in Denton.
10. Recycled Books, Records, & CDs
Visitors to Denton might look at the large purple building on the Square and be intrigued, but it isn't until entering Recycled Books, Records, & CDs that the true spectacle of the establishment becomes apparent. This Denton landmark is housed inside the sprawling structure that once was the Wright Opera House built in 1900. Yet despite Recycled Books' staggering size and labyrinthine layout, the largest indie bookstore in Texas retains an intimacy and sense of community. There is a warmth about the place that makes you want to spend time there, poring over their extensive collection and coming away with five or six books you didn't even expect to find. Recycled Books, Records, & CDs is an absolute treasure and is always worth a visit. It is located at 200 N. Locust Street in Denton.
Categories: Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Arts & Culture
Paxton Swisher


Sensory roughness is one of the most important factors that determines the quality and/or value of various wood products. The aim of the present study was to confirm whether the sensory roughness of coated wood surfaces could be estimated by the here proposed image analysis. Twelve white oak (Quercus alba) fancy veneer overlaid plywood samples were prepared with two types of grains and six coating specifications. Forty participants subjectively evaluated the sensory roughness of the samples by rubbing their surfaces without being able to see them. Sample surface images were acquired with a goniophotometric method and were submitted to an image analysis to calculate lightness differences (contrast) between relatively small areas as image characteristics. Three surface profile parameters were also measured based on the conventional stylus method. Three-way analyses of variance for the evaluation of sensory roughness revealed significant main effects of the coating specification and the rubbing direction. Although contrast and surface profile parameters were hard to estimate in terms of sensory roughness for spiny surfaces, both measures were well correlated to sensory roughness for porous surfaces. In particular, the linearity between the sensory roughness of the porous surfaces and contrast was equal to or greater than that of the surface profile parameters.


Now that summer is pretty much upon us, many men are turning their minds towards holidays and getting outside in the warmer weather. And while you are outside, there is no doubt that you will want to look your very best. This covers everything from the clothes you wear to the grooming regime you decide to take up. So, if you are planning to freshen up your look for summer 2017, here are just a few ways that you can do this.
Since so much of your time will be spent outdoors, you certainly want to avoid looking like Bigfoot while you are striding down the beach! While some body hair may just need to be groomed, there is also probably some that is ready to be removed altogether – your back is probably the prime candidate for this treatment! You want to avoid any unruly hairs from creeping up above your t-shirt line if possible!
Let's face it; men's summer fashion tends to be made up of your fairly regulation shorts and t-shirt on a daily basis. If you want to stand out from the crowd, you need to choose an accessory that is both versatile and looks great. A vintage backpack is a good choice or a hat is another option that has the added practical value of protecting your face and neck from the sun. Sunglasses are a given, but there are a whole range of styles out there so you could go for one that is a little more unconventional.
A lot of men are fairly rigid in their preference for monochrome colors, but if there is a time of year to be a little bit bolder, it is certainly the summer. The other problem is that darker colors look quite jarring under the sun, so why not go for blues, reds, yellows and greens instead? In the evening time, a pair of chinos are a lot more practical in the warmer weather than your usual pair of blue jeans.
You may not think that protecting your skin should come under the category of style advice, but the truth is that sun damage is one of the biggest factors in speeding up the signs of ageing. Looking older is definitely not on many people's priority lists! Not only this, but there are also more serious skin health risks. So, you should look for a lightweight moisturiser with an SPF built in – you are ideally looking for 30 or higher.
Since we have already established that it is very difficult to make yourself stand out when it comes to summer clothing, your best bet is to concentrate your efforts on your hair and facial grooming. You should be looking to get a haircut around once every three weeks to keep it looking neat and stylish. Also, it has probably been hard to avoid the growing trend that has happened in the last few years for men growing facial hair. If you are looking to grow one for the first time or are just looking at new ways to maintain what you have, it is worth looking at beard care | 99centrazor.com for more advice and products. Keeping your head well groomed is the best way that you are going to set yourself apart from the usual beach crowd.
If you are looking at ways in which you can look a little smarter during the summer months while still not overheating, a lightweight blazer is probably your best option. It gives you a versatile option while you are out during the evening while still not giving off the overly formal look of wearing a full suit. So, choose a lighter material like linen and you can both stay and look cool during the warm, summer evenings!
Though you may be tempted to make flip-flops your staple shoe during the summer, this is definitely something that should be avoided. While you are on the beach or the pool, they are a great option, but the problems start arising if you walk any great distances while wearing them. You are subjecting your feet to all kinds of damage and you could end up with some nasty conditions. So, do your feet a favor by opting for boat shoes, desert boots, sandals or sneakers instead.
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The World Bank recently issued a report detailing the results of its investigations into allegations of fraud and corruption in Bank-financed projects. These investigations, conducted by the Bank's Department of Institutional Integrity, revealed that the schemes devised by corrupt actors — such as procurement fraud, collusion, kickbacks and bribes — are broadly similar whether in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, or the Middle East. This is a critical lesson learned, as it is allowing the Bank to devise common interventions on a global basis.
Suzanne Folsom, Counselor to the President and Director of the Bank's Integrity Department, answered your questions about how the Bank responds to allegations of corruption in its projects, as well as how the institution deals with complaints regarding possible staff misconduct.
suzane what motivated you to join world bank?is world bank really supporting developing countries?some of your conditionalitiea are very stringent,what are you doing about them?
Before I jump into addressing the questions, I'd like to begin by thanking everyone who took the time to send in a query. I'm happy to be here this morning, and look forward to this Speak Out. I think this is a great way to demystify INT and the Bank's anti-corruption work.
I joined the Bank at the request of former President Jim Wolfensohn, who asked me to be a Counselor to the President. I accepted the President's request because I know first-hand, from my work with the UN and the time I spent in the developing world – including a great deal of time in the beginning of my career in Africa as well as a fair amount of time in the Middle East – that an organization like the Bank can make a big difference.
Having been on dozens of delegations for my own government, I also learned that the key to making that difference is partnership. In the past, that's something the Bank wasn't as good at as we could have been, but I think we're better than ever – and we keep working on it.
Rather than saying the Bank is supporting developing countries, I like to think we're helping those countries help themselves. The countries are in the drivers' seat.
As for conditionalities, that's something that the Bank and its partners are always trying to improve. It's not my area, but I do think – from where I sit – that conditions designed to make sure the money goes where it belongs are a good thing.
What is the estimate of the bank about the misuse of its funds by way of corruption in developing democratic countries? Is it 10,20, 30,or 50%.
Taking an example of Funding for Forestry Projects what is your estimate of loss to the project by way of corruption / fraud ?
We just issued our annual Integrity report. What it says is that while we have a pretty good understanding of how Bank-financed projects can be vulnerable to corruption, we have a lot less knowledge of the frequency and scope of the problem. So we can't give a percentage.
But one big finding from our investigations is that those schemes that the corrupt actors come up with are really quite similar across the world – in any country, anywhere. Corruption is corruption. This finding is helping us to design common risk mitigations Bank-wide.
What specific measures are being taken by WB to overcome this widespread corruption?
Is this happening because of shortcomings in our education systems?
Can we impart the much needed wisdom systematically as a subject to develop an impersonal vision in people?
The Bank has three approaches to dealing with corruption – at the country level, working on projects and programs with borrowers; at the project level, addressing risks in our loans and doing investigations such as those my department does; and at the global partnership level, including with the private sector, civil society and others. But let's be clear: corruption is not a developing country problem alone. President Wolfowitz says again and again that any bribe involves two parties – a taker and a giver – and the giver is often from a rich country.
But education about the problem on a global level is important. That's why I'm here today.
what strategy do you have in place to create equal opportunity for all?
The Bank is working to improve global equity, but I think we're all a long way from equal opportunity for all. It's a good goal, though.
Dis it audit the projects i.e check standard of work total goods procured and applied and total costs.
Did it check those suspected of corrupion and receiving fees and their bank accounts , did tehy check large muti or reduced withdrawal of money where it was given and why.
Having recently completed considerable work and given a formulae for Ghana o use indigenous assets linked with Financial acumen and audited with an independent body conducting reporst I really cannot accept that the inveastigations coudl have been carried out in all areas of recipt of total funds and their overall appliaction in monies expended on Projects although until I receive a reply to the areas targeted and requested I am unable to formulate an overview of the investigations carried.
All i see is the projects are sometimse never completed due to the funding running out or disappearing .
My department conducts investigations based primarily on allegations we receive. We get many of our project-related allegations from Bank staff – more than any other source. Our methodology of investigation is benchmarked against a number of international and bilateral units conducting similar work – like the other MDBs, and so on.
How we specifically conduct a single investigation is based on the nature of the allegation – but let's remember: these aren't criminal investigations, they're administrative. We don't have law enforcement powers here in INT. We just conduct fact-finding, through a combination of document review, witness interviews, forensic accounting, as well as other standard investigative tools. We then turn the facts we find over to others for their decisions.
Your suggestions seem to look toward changing the way the Bank does business, and I can't begin to address that – it's above my pay grade.
Knowing that the corruption is sidespread as an ongoing evil factor, what strategic action is envisaged by the world Bank for its projects.It is a well known fact that like water, the corruption flows from top to bottom. How do you check the corrruption of politically elected Ministers in a poverty stricken democratic country?. Instead of depending on the auditors and monitoring by the Bank will it not be wiser to give this work of evaluation and auditing to some reliable NGO? At the time of formulation ofprojects itself there is need to look into this aspect by an independent agency rather than by Bank employees.
The Bank is currently developing a strategy for addressing corruption and governance on a global level – I'll ask the person who is typing this to put in a link to the draft strategy. I think that will help answer the broader question of what the Bank does.
As for "checking" the corruption of specific ministers – that's outside our mandate. If we do receive allegations regarding a minister involved in one of our Bank projects, we will refer that information to the Government for criminal investigation – again, our investigations aren't law enforcement, they're administrative.
How can you be both a counselor to the World Bank President and Director of the Bank's Integrity Department – are those two positions inherently in conflict, as on the one hand you're scrutinizing the Bank and yet you're counselor to the Bank's President??
I've heard that question before – glad you asked. I entered the Bank as Counselor to the President and was moved laterally over to INT. It wasn't a promotion.
As per INT's board-approved Terms of Reference, the head of the department reports directly to the President – just like a Counselor does. Since the President isn't staff, INT has no 'jurisdiction,' for lack of a better term, over him. I'm an ethics lawyer, and have done quite a bit of work on Conflicts of Interest – my titles pose no such conflict.
I should add, incidentally, that being Counselor to the President – the title, I mean – is actually important externally, in this line of work. When you're meeting with Ministers and cabinet-level officials, you carry a bit more weight if your title shows you have the ear of the President. This is a hierarchical world (and Bank) – access matters, especially for women.
Who monitors the Department of Institutional Integrity to ensure that corruption does not exist within that department?
We have several checks in place. Last year, soon after I arrived here, I asked if the entire department – from Administrative staff to senior management – would consider voluntarily filing Financial Disclosures, which are reviewed by an outside accounting firm for Conflicts of Interest and other 'red flags.' More than 92% of the department voluntarily complied, which I found very reassuring. This year, President Wolfowitz is making such disclosures mandatory for all of INT, but I'm proud of the fact that we did so voluntarily last year.
Second, we have a quarterly briefing to the Audit Committee of the Board – we have a dotted-line reporting to the shareholders themselves.
Another measure we've taken in the past year or so is to require everyone in INT to sign a strict confidentiality agreement, which calls for termination from the Bank if anyone discloses unauthorized information outside the institution. We're trying to hold ourselves to a higher standard.
Finally, I have to say that we only hire the most dedicated professionals – people who have spent their entire careers in the front-lines in the fight against corruption. We have seasoned fraud investigators, white-collar crime prosecutors, criminologists, labor and ethics lawyers, and forensic accountants, all of whom have made it their life's work to take on corruption. It's a great department – I'm proud to be a part of it.
What sanctions are imposed on those misusing WB's funds? Wouldn't it be much more effective, if these sanctions were communicated to all suppliers *before* they start any work, to act as deterrents? I believe that severe sanctions together with the high expectation of getting caught would discourage potential corrupt practice, i.e. applying the concept that prevention is better than cure.
When we find that a supplier has engaged in corruption in a project, we take actions to debar them – which means to make sure they can't get any more contracts for a while. We also publicly debar – we list their names on our website. 'Naming and shaming' is a huge deterrent.
The Bank has sanctioned 338 firms and individuals – and let me tell you, the firms put up a fight, because they know that losing that business, combined with having your name on a list saying, "this company was corrupt," is a very hard thing to swallow. But it's the right thing for the Bank to do. You're absolutely right: prevention is much better than finding out afterwards that money went into someone's pocket.
We're often asked why we don't publicly name Bank staff who are terminated for fraud and corruption as well. The Bank's rules don't allow such disclosures….
I wish to congratulate the World Bank for the fight against Fraud and corruption. please i want to know how the bank plans to deal with corrupt staff found in its projects, because the Bank has good intentions for the poor.
My department also deals with allegations involving Bank staff. If we find staff have engaged in wrongdoing through an investigation, we turn our findings over to our Vice President of Human Resources for a decision. Over the past two years, based on our investigations, the VP of HR has terminated or, in cases where the employee has left, barred from rehire 22 staff and disciplined 11 others for fraud and corruption.
My department is also responsible for investigating other types of misconduct, such as harassment or discrimination. I should note, though, that the number of serious allegations involving Bank staff amount to less than 1% of our total workforce at any given time.
Your unit is mandated to give its reports to the Bank's senior management….but what guarantee is that in operation that won;t ensure management simply sits on the reports or buries them? What are the safeguards?
Well, there were rumors that, in the past, INT's reports weren't taken as seriously as they should have been. I can tell you that President Wolfowitz has made it a priority.
It's still a struggle, though, to be honest. There are still a small number who don't value the work of this department. But I think we're making progress.
The World Bank President has been talking a lot about corruption….and its impact on the developing world. What's the bank estimate of how much money is being diverted from the poor each year because of corruption? And what about within your own institution??
The World Bank estimates that around $1 trillion a year is paid in bribes. At one point, Transparency International estimated that at least $400 billion a year was lost to bribery and corruption, in public procurement alone. But, as far as Bank projects and how susceptible they have been, we don't have a figure – largely because INT only responds to allegations we receive, which is only a sub-set of the overall picture of corruption. We don't go hunting around the world for corruption – we get enough work through allegations from staff alone.
In what region of the world are corrupt practices more common…and what form does that corrupt activity take?
Corruption is largely the same all over the world, I'm sorry to say. As INT's annual report noted this year, we see collusion, kickbacks and bribes, procurement fraud, project asset misuse, and misrepresentation of qualifications in bid submissions.
In your latest media release, you state "When appropriate, the Department also refers its investigative findings to the authorities of relevant member countries for further action" – how many cases have been referred to countries for action and what has been the response?
Any time we believe criminal wrongdoing has taken place, we make a referral to the relevant government. I don't have an exact figure as to the number of referrals we've made, but I can tell you that the response varies. Some governments take strong action, some no action at all. But I want to be clear: the lack of political will is not a developing country problem alone. There are plenty of rich countries we've made referrals to where there's been zero action.
As far as results, we've seen 26 criminal convictions around the world as a result of INT referrals. That may not sound like a lot, but it's a young department, and we're seeing some encouraging trends emerging.
The World Bank has declared Lahmeyer International GmbH (Lahmeyer), a German company, ineligible to be awarded Bank-financed contracts for a period of seven years, because of corrupt activities….but in its statement said that period could be reduced to 4 years….where is the incentive then for firms to not act in a corrupt fashion , if the penalty is so seemingly light…..four years after all for an international firm is not much.
The Bank's Sanctions Committee recommended that Lahmeyer's sanction can only be reduced if they take some very serious steps to come into compliance and disclose past wrongdoings. But I think you underestimate the value of contracts that a firm can be awarded in four years – for a major firm, it's in the tens of millions of dollars. And the reputational risk of being blacklisted is rather high, too – particularly in the post-Enron, post-OECD anti-bribery convention. Companies up for Sanctions Hearings at the Bank pay top dollar for K Street or New York white-collar law firms – it means a lot to them.
" many countrys taking loan from world bank. But this loans was not spending properley?, that projects was taking very long time, with in the time the governments of that consern states was changing very fastley, but projects was not compleating in time why?
Well, project implementation is not my area, but I know that the average time period for project implementation and completion is between 5 and 7 years. That's just an average, but that's how long it generally takes.
Quels doivent être les responsabilités de la société civile dans la lutte contre la corruption?
Civil society plays a vital role in the fight against corruption. Be it global NGOs such as Transparency International or local CSOs working to hold their governments accountable, their contribution is critical. There are limits to what the Bank can do in terms of direct assistance to Civil Society, but the Governance strategy I mentioned earlier addresses the issue, and I recommend you checking it out if you're interested in further reading.
In India corruption has been accepted as an integrated component of the process in awarding contracts. World Bank has not at all been effective in arresting this trend.People who report against corruption suffer humiliation later. What measures you think would be effective in combating corruption in a place like India where it is rampant and ever growing?
I can't speak about specific countries, but I know the Bank has taken steps to ensure that it mitigates risks to projects in areas where we are aware of vulnerabilities from corruption. I could make other comments about the role that people can make in encouraging change in democracies, but we're forbidden from political discussions here – it's outside our mandate.
How can you assess the impact corruption has/had to the economy in political trust in Tanzania, taking into account such scandals in power sector like the IPTL and Richmond Projects and the recent radar purchase saga?
And do you ascribe to the contention that, politicians in Tanzania, from the second face government to present, have failed to tuckle corruption?
Again, I'm sorry I can't speak to individual countries. But I can say that political will to deal with corruption varies from country to country, and some rich countries don't have the best track record on this front either.
What I really do not understand why World Bank keep giving money to people & politicians involved in corruption in Brazil?
Several NGOs were create by politians just to get the money that goes to Brasil, Civil Society don't have any participation at all! Everything is stage!!
What has been done to the corruption that is occuring within the Ethiopian government where people's homes have been destroyed to build freeways and people have been displaced and grossly undercompenstated for thier property?
If you have specific allegations involving Bank projects, please go to http://www.worldbank.org/integrity. You'll see that you can report your allegations anonymously, if you like, or call our 24/7 hotline.
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We are suppliers of Medical Products from India and have been supplying these products for World Bank Projects through Tenders awarded to different Organisations. One of such Organisations, has committed some Fraud with us and we would like to have your views on how to bring it to your notice and what help we can get from World Bank on this.
As I mentioned above, allegations involving Bank projects can be made by going to http://www.worldbank.org/integrity.
I have come to the conclusion that if corruption prevails for a century, it will corrupt air, water, human minds and hence slowly human beings will die natural death. The reason to think so are many. One of the live reason is, industrial houses pass their corrupt practises with fraud and corrupt practises. Thus, polluted water from industries will pollute sea. Unwanted polluted gases will pollute air as well. Minds will not believe some one is non corrupt. Another important point is, why moral practises, ethics die down as we grow old? Do you agree with me, if corruption prevails, humanity will be in danger?
The Bank has identified corruption as perhaps the single biggest impediment to growth and poverty reduction — it's a major issue. Poor governance and corruption are among the most challenging problems today for many of the Bank's borrowers. And corruption hurts the poor people the hardest, since they rely most on public services and are least able to pay extra costs of bribery and fraud. So, yes, we think that attacking the problem head-on is critical in our overarching mission of fighting poverty in developing countries. Absolutely.
Is the World Bank responsible for corruption that occurs in developing countries regardless of whether or not the Bank is involved in funding. For instance if a corrupt transaction such as a privatization occurs in a developing country would it be fair to blame the Bank? Do staff have a moral or professional obligation to get involved in such cases to curb corruption?
No, the Bank is not a global anti-corruption police. But we do work with countries that have identified fighting corruption as a priority, and we try to help them address the problem. I don't think the Bank can be blamed for corruption, though – it's been around a lot longer than we have.
Hasn't it taken the Bank a long time to learn that schemes devised by corrupt actors are broadly similiar? Why has the Bank not had "common interventions" in place already? It would seem too slow to come to realize this?
Well I think it's important to remember that, for the first 50 years the institution was in operation, we didn't deal with corruption – it's only in the past decade that we've been able to speak about it at all, and my department has only been investigating and issuing debarment notices since 1999. So I think we've come a long way. That said, we still have a long way to go.
You (the bank) regularly publishes a blacklist of companies and individual contractors / consultants that have been proved to be involved in shady practices but do nothing about naming and shaming the other party (normally a government official) to the deal. Corruption takes two parties – the one who asks for the payment and the other who gives it. How can the bank justify only admonishing one and not the other? Until the bank actually starts publishing names of government officials who ask for and take the illegal payments then I cannot believe the bank is serious about tackling the problem and all the rhetoric to date is mere window dressing.
We are not in the business of naming public officials – I think it's important to remember that the Bank is not a monolithic institution; we're owned by these governments. At the same time, I can tell you that, if we have an investigation where ministry officials are named as being parties to corruption, we put that information into our referral to the government so that they can do a criminal investigation and perhaps prosecute. We only have administrative powers, remember.
your article mentions a number of different types of corruption….which type of corrupt activity is more prevalent – kickbacks; fraud;lbribes?
As I think I mentioned earlier, these schemes are all quite common across the world. This is especially true in public procurement, where the money hits the ground.
The World Bank has neither the resources nor the mandate to police the entire globe. How does INT go about making the choices necessary to keep the task manageable?
Well, as I mentioned, we don't go around looking for corruption, and we're not the police. Most of our work entails responding to allegations we receive. That gives us more than enough work. We're a small department – we have less than 60 people, and our budget is only around $14 million. So we have to prioritize quite a bit.
As you noted in an earlier response, you hire professionals with long experience in investigating fraud and corruption. How do you find people with the relevant skills as well as the cultural knowledge necessary to work in developing countries? What are the challenges involved in building such a staff?
It is quite challenging. We do a lot of international recruitment – we have some underway right now. We're lucky enough to attract 'the best and the brightest.' We have here investigators who used to be at other MDBs, at the United Nations, in prosecutorial units across Europe, as well as from Asia and Latin America. There are also a few Americans like me, too.
It's particularly hard to recruit people from developing countries, because the people fighting corruption in their own countries are usually very dedicated to that fight and don't want to leave. I respect that position, but it makes it more difficult for us to attract their talent. We're trying, though.
I believe we're over time. Thanks for all the questions – sorry I couldn't answer them all.


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Interviews Red Legs
Red Legs' Discusses Latest Album and Plans at Hand
Pop, rock, alternative gents Red Legs, have two full-length's under their belts one being the debut release "Influencer" and the follow-up release "Animal Bones". This current release being the main focus at this time, with other plans in the works as we speak! Speaking of which, the band goes into discussion about this album and other topics at range.
1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.
We all came together from different corners of Michigan. The rest is history (which we're still writing — stay tuned).
2. What's the origin of the band's name?
"Red Legs" otherwise known as "Jayhawkers" were spies against the Confederates in the the mid 1800's. They practiced some guerrilla warfare against pro-slavery groups.
3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?
The band is based mostly out of Ionia, Michigan, but David is from Holland, MI originally, and Jaysyn is from Detroit.
Talk Radio, The Autumnatic, Boy From School, and Secret Forte; really, the West Michigan scene is stellar all around.
4. How would you describe your style?
We play American rock and roll.
5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?
We just dropped our new album "Animal Bones" in September. We actually fully crowdfunded it and we couldn't be more proud about it. Every song is emotional driven with subtle but poignant blues elements. Have a listen, we'd love to know what you think.
6. Do you have any new music in the works?
We always find ourselves writing, but are trying to focus on "Animal Bones" as best we can.
7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?
We have a show at The Stache in Grand Rapids, MI this December, It's a charity event which is the brainchild of Logan to help homeless families in the local area find housing. We have a few things planned for late winter/early spring as well, You can find more info for donations/tickets to the charity show at sectionlive.com!
8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?
Play as many shows as we can.
9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?
https://www.youtube.com/c/redlegs
https://www.wehaveredlegs.com
10. What is it you'd like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?
That each song comes from somewhere very personal, and we mean every word.
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