Yesterday was a considerably long day because I made a phone call. This phone call was one which is particularly important to me.
It was my brother's birthday, and I needed to confront parts of myself that is connected to him. If you haven't already, please visit my post titled; Young. If you gave that a read and you were wondering what that was about, here's the other part I purposely omitted because I wasn't ready to go into depths that day I published Young.
My brother started behaving different when I was maybe 8 and he was 10. I was prolly the only one who noticed at the time until his grades came in.
We went from being best friends to me wondering why he was so withdrawn. He wasn't talking much and I spent a lot of time hypothesising what it could be, I just couldn't fathom it.
I was mad. I was resentful, I eventually became withdrawn as well.
When folks ask questions about my family, I'm always avoidant. A lot of people actually think I'm the first born until I get too comfortable and spill, something I regret immediately after, they would then go; " Oh, you have an older brother? what's he doing, where's he at?
The authorities, doctors in Nigeria didn't know either. When I learnt about Autism and Autism spectrum disorders, I began comparing it with his routine and repetitive mannerism and I was so sure I've diagnosed it.
The more I researched Autism and Asperger's, and compared with him, the more I realised this wasn't it. But for lack of better diagnosis , I stuck with it.
Finding the pathology brought a touch of closure for me, I guess. Since I was 8, I've only ever wanted to understand what it was. For those interested, I will leave a link here and below.
Odudu didn't go to uni or technical college because he doesn't have the mental capacity to deal with it.
When I struggle to get my life together and to get a continuous stream of income, only 30% is about my future.
Life is not fair but my brother deserves a future and it's up to God and me to bring it into fulfilment.


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We compared Burger King's new taco against Jack in the Box's version, and while they look similar, the new one is nowhere near as good as the classic
Irene JiangJul 22, 2019, 19:26 IST
Burger King's new Crispy Taco is getting compared to Jack in the Box's classic taco offering.
I tried the tacos from both Burger King and Jack in the Box to see how they compared.
I discovered that Jack in the Box's taco is much bigger, tastier, and cheaper than Burger King's imitation.
Americans eat about 554 million tacos from Jack in the Box each year, according to the Wall Street Journal.
On July 9, Burger King released its Crispy Tacos for $1 apiece. Some have said that Burger King's new taco offering is meant to compete with Jack in the Box's wildly popular tacos.
Aside from the fact that Burger King's tacos cost over twice as much - Jack in the Box sells them at $0.99 for two tacos - the two look very similar at a glance.
Read more: We tried Burger King's new $1 tacos and found they were nothing like what we expected
They're both nothing like a real Mexican taco or even like an American-style hardshell À la Taco Bell. Both tacos are made of a deep-fried corn tortilla, beef, and cheese, and then topped with lettuce.
I tried both tacos to see how they compared, and I found that there's no reason to order Burger King's taco over Jack in the Box's taco. Burger King's taco is smaller, more expensive, and not nearly as tasty.
Here's what I thought:
Burger King sells its Crispy Tacos for $1 each.
Meanwhile, Jack in the Box sells tacos in pairs, at $0.99 for two.
Burger King's taco is a dense, greasy pocket.
Jack in the Box's taco is around 30% bigger, heavier, and more stuffed than Burger King's.
There's hardly anything between the hard, unforgiving shells of Burger King's taco.
Jack in the Box's shell has a wholesome tortilla crunch, even if it is soaked in oil. And its filling is distinctly beef, cheese, and lettuce.
Read more: I compared Burger King's new $1 taco against Taco Bell — and it was not a close contest
Burger King's taco tastes kind of like beans. It's not very filling.
Jack in the Box's taco tastes like heartburn, but kind of in a good way. The meat is there.
I was disappointed by how little substance Burger King's tacos offered, even though I only paid $1 each.
Jack in the Box's taco was much larger and tastier than its doubly expensive competitor.
There's simply no reason to order a Burger King taco over the taco it's trying to imitate ...
... unless you live on the East Coast where there are no Jack in the Boxes. If that's the case, do what you've gotta do. I won't look.
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How to find the best 80s beauty ad from the 80s
This is the year of the 80ies beauty, and we have tons of great 80s ads to choose from.
Here's how to find a favorite 80s ad from around the internet.
Ad agency: A lot of brands have their own ads for 80s women's beauty.
And many have very unique ideas about how to make these ads really feel contemporary.
In this case, the agency was known as the agency behind the iconic 80s-inspired "I Love It" ad, which featured a young woman dressed in the classic makeup look.
Ad agencies can also take on the iconic look and create a unique ad for a product or service.
This ad, for example, had a stylized silhouette and a modern silhouette, which is often referred to as the "80s silhouette."2.
Advertising agency: Ad agencies are well-known for their creative, often unique, look.
This is because advertising agencies are paid based on the number of ads they run.
They also work closely with fashion houses to produce a brand-specific product or a product for a particular brand.3.
Fashion: Fashion has been a big part of the makeup and beauty industry for decades.
In the 1980s, the fashion industry was still in its infancy, but there were a lot of models, actresses, and models themselves who had the look down pat.
This style of makeup had a very contemporary feel, and many ad agencies have done great work with that look.
For example, agency Yoni made a 90s style-forward makeup ad for Marc Jacobs, which showcased an attractive woman with a more natural look.4.
Jewelry: Ad agency Pippa is best known for their work with vintage jewelry.
In 2008, Pippas jewelry company, Fashions in the Art, created a very stylish, modern-looking line of vintage jewelry, including a number of pieces from the 1980-90s.
These pieces included a necklace made out of the vintage watch movement, a ring with a diamond-shaped gem, and a necklace with a golden bracelet and an emerald-shaped crystal.5.
Hair and makeup: Hair and beauty has been an important part of beauty for a long time.
For some women, this has been because their hair is longer and their hair style is more "straight" or "straight on."
Many people still think of the beauty trend of "slimming down," and they are often seen with their hair cut back.
For women who want to add a little bit of a little extra style, ad agencies are known for using classic hairstyles and makeup.
This can be a great way to add some pop to an otherwise plain look.6.
Clothing: Clothing has been in fashion for a while, and it was one of the biggest growth areas of the fashion and beauty industries.
Fashion magazines and fashion shops, as well as fashion designers, fashion houses, and even fashion houses themselves have been selling clothing from the mid-to-late 80s.
For decades, the best designers and designers have been able to showcase their clothing, which has been very influential in fashion trends, and these trends have continued to influence the fashion landscape.
This trend of clothing has a modern look, but it also has the traditional, vintage look.7.
Hair: Hair is a big thing in the 80-90's beauty industry.
Hair was often seen as a signifier of beauty and a sign of independence.
Hair could be worn by young women in their teens or in their forties.
The hair style that was popular in the 1980's also had a lot to do with fashion, as it was usually a straight-on look, and was often styled with an eyebrow and bangs.8.
Hair extensions: In the 80's, hair extensions were becoming more popular as part of women's makeup and hair trends.
Extensions were popular because they gave women an extra boost to their hair and made it look fuller.
Hair is an important piece of makeup and hairstyles that were often seen by women in the 90s.9.
Jewelries: In 1980s fashion, jewelry was seen as more than just fashion, and the fashion magazines and shops were able to promote jewelry.
This was a great time for women to get jewelry and it helped to sell more jewelry.
Many ad agencies did a great job with this idea of selling jewelry, as jewelry sales increased throughout the 80 years.10.
Jewelers: The 80s also saw a big increase in the number and popularity of jewelers.
The jewelry industry has been one of many that have been successful in the decade.
The 80's also saw the beginning of the popularity of jewelry as a fashion accessory, which helped the fashion scene.
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You can also access the Toast API using the DPF for Android suite of Delphi Firemonkey components.
Check out the source for the Toast API and the Toast like cross platform messages on Google Code.
https://code.google.com/p/fmx-extensions/source/browse/trunk/?r=5#trunk%2FLib%2FAPI … but the native toast code is from Brian Long ( http://blog.blong.com/ ) and the unit FMX.AndroidLike.Toast.pas is coded by me.
I cannot get the toast component to work. Keeps asking for FMX.AndroidLike.Toast.dcu. I have put the path into the Libary path.
The strange thing is it works when I select Win32 as the target but when I select Android it give above error.
Could it be that you did not add the path for the case of Android Build Target or that you did not recompile?
Not sure how/where to do this?
Sorry my message did not come out how I wanted it.
Tools/Options/Delphi Options/Library Path & Searchpath.
Above the options you can see a combobox labeled something like "Selected Platform" – be sure to select Android there before adding the paths.
Thanks. I did not see that you had to set the path for each platform.
moment it wraps the text which does not always look so good.
Yes – good idea – I put it on the ToDo list.
I am using your Toast unit, thanks to implement it. Why dont you create a repository for it also?
– I am using it as a large band in the middle of the window, It works fine, however after the timer event is fired and it gets "closed" actually the rectangle remains there, and consumes all the mouse clicks. I thought I was suffering another FMX bug then I realized was the Toast area. I believe using small rectangles you did not noticed that.
– The other problem is that for unknown reason in one of my projects I removed the component and replaced it again, and since there is a tabcontrol with animation to switch pages the toast rectangle is anchored in one of the pages and I see it passing by when the page is animated for change. I dont understand why, since I have another exact copy of this project where I did not remove the component and the Toast message is on the form level.
If you could fix that bug when closing the rectangle I would appreciate much. Just put a TEdit and open a Toast over it and you can see the problem after closing. You cannot select the TEdit anymore.
Hi. I will check this and post here when a new version is there.
Hi. I downloaded the new install but could not find a Wordwrap property.
It is definitely in the source of the unit FMX.AndroidLike.Toast.pas in the download (check if this is the case in the unit which you use for development).
You should recompile the component package and should be able to see the wordwrap property in the objectinspector.
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BHM: 10 London Black Creatives changing their industry.
Oct 21, 2021 by Nolii Team
3 mins.
Research shows that diversity is one of the greatest creative advantages. Global management consulting firm McKinsey found that having a team that is diverse in age, education, socioeconomic background and race, results in a 33% increased chance to financially outperform, compared with those teams that aren't. Fact: different perspectives, healthy debates and diverging opinions aid creativity. So, why isn't there more diversity in the creative industries?
As a design brand, and to celebrate Black History Month, we wanted to spotlight Black creatives who are changing their industry, but we couldn't do so without acknowledging that there still is a long way to go. The lack of diversity in the creative industries is a complex issue, the catalyst of which stems from design education that is predominantly focused on Western influence, economic barriers in accessing design software and tools, and a lack of representation in the workforce.
Spotlighting Black creatives is a 365 day focus, but to honour Black History Month, we wanted to celebrate some of the individuals who are helping to shape the future for their industry.
James Massiah: Poet + Artist
You may have come across South London born Messiah through his spoken word piece at Westminster Abbey for the Commonwealth Observance Day or, perhaps his piece at London Fashion Week? Inspired by his upbringing, his words paint a vivid portrayal of what it's like to grow up in a rapidly changing London.
Image: James Massiah
Clara Amfo: Radio DJ & Presenter
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Image: David Adjaye
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DISCOVER SAMUI
hire a scooter or taxi and explore the island
SWIM SAMUI
go swim at the beautiful crystal bay
EXPERIENCE SAMUI
discover the inner island's jungles & exotic views
EXPLORE SAMUI
explore the surrounding islands at ang thong
Koh Samui is situated in the gulf of Thailand, and at 227.8 square kilometers is one of the largest islands of all. By renting a scooter or taxi, the islands massive ring road makes it incredibly easy to explore its every edge, with the island having a little bit of everything for everyone's holiday needs. The island's beautiful beaches provide the perfect areas for relaxing or embracing your fun side depending on where you are, while the dense rainforest filled mountains will allow you ample opportunity for exploring the natural wonders it holds. You will find most of the island's nightlife and shopping in Chaweng, exquisite beaches perfect for soaking up the sun in Maenam, unparalleled eating experiences and adorable shops in Bohphut Fisherman's Village, and something for the romantics in Lamai, where life seems to slow down just for you. It's no wonder so many tourists pick Samui as the perfect beach holiday destination, it is a truly magnificent place with so much to offer.
our list of
THINGS TO DO IN SAMUI
Hire a Scooter & Explore
Exploring what the island has to offer is essential at every destination in Thailand, so hire a scooter and navigate Samui's nooks and crannies. Scooters will allow you to go anywhere and park anywhere, just remember to keep your wits about you, as traffic can be a bit unpredictable. Convenience meets exploration, definitely worth doing while on your holiday if you're comfortable on two wheels.
Shop Chaweng
If material goods are what you're after, look no further than Chaweng. The beachfront area is buzzing with vendors and shopping centres waiting to make you a great deal on anything you could possibly ask for, so go ahead and splash a bit of cash while on holiday. Travel tip: Almost nowhere in Thailand will have a fixed price on any item, so feel free to barter the price as low as the vendor is willing to go. Walking away after naming your "highest" price usually, does the trick.
Go See the Big Buddha
The Big Buddha stands a mighty 12 metres tall and towers above the Samui coast. This magnificent golden sculpture is available for all to view and offers a spiritual aesthetic unlike any other on the island for its sheer size and significance.
Visit the Temples
One of the most fascinating things about travelling through Thailand is embracing its foreign culture, and the Buddhist temples in Samui allow a glimpse of exactly that. Wat Phra Yai and Wat Plai are the most revered of all on the island, with holidaymakers flocking to stroll inside the temples and their grounds, experiencing the vast cultural significance and aesthetic beauty. Travel tip: You will likely have to remove your shoes upon entering a temple, so wear ones you can easily slip on and off. Women will also be required to cover up their chests and shoulders when entering the temple, but there are usually light scarves provided for coverage.
Go swim in the Waterfalls
You won't be at a loss for natural beauty when leaving the gorgeous coastline with the Samui mountains having many easily accessible waterfalls. These magnificent cascading waters offer a cool reprieve from the humidity of the jungle and are more than easy on the eye. Na Muang is among Hello Island's favourites, with a pool at the bottom for your enjoyment. Hikes are done at a leisurely pace so don't be intimidated, and the reward is worth the effort. Travel tip: Take your own water to stay hydrated, you lose a lot of fluid through sweating in the jungle.
Go relax at Silver Beach
Overflowing with jaw-dropping natural beauty, the 250-metre expanse of Silver Beach ( or Crystal Bay) offers a more relaxed atmosphere than beaches in Chaweng, and more lively than the romantic slow motion of Lamai. This golden mean is on the northeastern coast and offers snorkelling and kayaking among others if you're not content with simply absorbing the sun's rays while on holiday in Thailand.
Visit the Jungle Club
Grab a sundowner with your travel companions and enjoy a delicious meal at this easy-going mountain resort. Situated high in the hills between Chaweng and Lamai, the Jungle Club allows you to marvel at the spectacular views of Chaweng Bay and the Gulf of Thailand from their wooden deck, or in a more intimate bamboo sala Thai. Being intertwined with the beauty of the surrounding landscape, it will provide a remarkably relaxing and pleasant time there, a lovely way to spend your holiday.
Fisherman's Village
This former French outpost on Bohphut Beach offers a variety of boutique shops, bars and restaurants, which close down the main street on Friday nights to create a buzzing street market atmosphere. Fisherman's Village harks back to its Mediterranean past and offers wears and food aplenty. The atmosphere is unique on the island and certainly worth experiencing while you holiday in Samui.
Watch a Ladyboy Show
What would a holiday to Thailand be without perpetuating a national stereotype? The extravagance and pageantry that is on show will have you absolutely awe-struck. The ladyboy shows in Samui are extremely well put together, with everything from lighting, choreography, and musical selection, with all aspects executed to perfection. This one-of-a-kind evening out will make you ask some intimate questions, of that there is no doubt, but it is tremendous fun and the performers are incredible professionals. A must-see in the opinion of Hello Islands.
Relax at a Spa
Choosing the best spas in Koh Samui is a true challenge we endured for your benefit. Koh Samui offers some of the best spas in Thailand but luckily we have two clear favourites so you don't have to do any guesswork. On Samui's Northern tip you will find Six Senses Samui, a luxury spa that overlooks the picturesque Northern coastline. It has an impressive variety of treatments, with each treatment room being a luxury jungle hut. The showstopper, however, is Tamarind Spring Spa. With the staff required to study yoga and meditation daily, their presence is meant to soothe guests, adding to the overall experience. The outdoor massage rooms add to a unified feeling with your natural surrounds, with the Spa also offering springs and saunas built into a large rock. This section of Spa heaven is found off the ring road between Chaweng and Lamai. So go ahead and spoil yourself while on holiday in Samui.
Fly through the Jungle
Get your pulse racing while enjoying the jungled mountains of Koh Samui. Zip-lining is one of the more adventurous options while on holiday on this lovely island, and we're all about adventure. The thick jungle allows for incredible tree top travel. Travel tip: There are numerous options available to you so shop around before making a final decision.
One of Koh Samui's highlights is the range of beachside dining that is available to you. Between Chaweng and Lamai you are spoiled for choice with restaurants lining the coast, so pick somewhere, take in the views of the ocean, and enjoy sumptuous Thai cuisine with the sand between your toes.This is what beach holiday dreams are made of. Travel tip: Be careful of menus that do not contain a price list. Some tend to charge tourists more so make sure you come to a happy price before ordering your meal.
WEATHER IN KOH SAMUI
The three official seasons in Thailand – hot, dry, and wet, are segments of a constant summer holiday. The hot season run from March through to June, with April and May reaching the highest temperatures throughout the year. The monsoon (wet) season is accompanied by heavy rains and occasional rough seas, and can vary from year to year. It can start as early as May on the Andaman sea (Phuket, Phi Phi, and Koh Lipe) although it starts officially in June and continues into November. This starts much later on the Gulf Coast (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao) in October or November, and typically runs into January. Most days it will rain for between one and two hours a day (sometimes only ten minutes) and dry up almost immediately, although in the heat it is often a welcome visitor that seldom overstays. It can, however, be torrential when the rains do appear. December through February are categorized as the dry months, although to tourists it will most likely still feel hotter than "home". Travel tip: Whenever you decide to grace this summer paradise, be sure to pack light, breathable clothing and plenty of high SPF sunscreen, as you will underestimate the sun at your own expense. At least there is sunlight in abundance for everyone to enjoy.
January falls in the dry season for Koh Samui with minimal cloud cover and a few rainy days. You can expect 90 mm of rain to fall over seven days throughout the month, with the chance of rain decreasing as the month proceeds. As the weather changes, you can expect different types of rainfall, with light rain being most prevalent, and only a single thunderstorm occurring on average during January. The average temperature is a very manageable 26°C, with highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
February is one of the driest months of the calendar year for Koh Samui, with a total of 30 mm of rain falling over five days throughout. Temperatures increase from January to an average of 27°C, with highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C. The reduced cloud cover means plenty of sunshine hours, an average of eight, in fact, while humidity is lower than usual as well. These conditions are ideal for holidaymakers looking to soak up the sun without worrying about rainfall.
March is the driest month of the year for Koh Samui, with 30 mm of rainfall occurring over just four days throughout. The temperatures take a jump to an average of 29°C, with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C, not offering much relief from the Thailand heat. Cloud cover is at its lowest and you can expect an average of eight hours of sunshine per day, with the 16th of March statistically being the clearest day of the entire year.
April is a month of rising temperatures in Koh Samui, as the month starts highs are at 31°C, and by the time it ends they are a sweltering 33°C, with lows rising from 26°C to 27°C as the month progresses. Rainfall increases slightly from March to 80 mm of rain falling over five rainy days, with eight hours of sunshine still expected on average per day. The ocean is a warm 28°C throughout the month, where it will remain until September.
As cloud cover sees a steep rise in May for Koh Samui, the rainfall increases to 160 mm expected over nine days throughout the month. Sunshine hours also drop to six, down from April's eight, although that has not affected the sweltering Thailand temperatures, as this is the hot season after all. An average temperature of 30°C sees highs of 33°C and lows of 26°C. The increased rainfall during this month also means the humidity will be on the rise.
June sees a slight drop in both rainfall as well as temperature in Koh Samui. The average temperature is at 29°C, with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°, while 100 mm of rain is expected to fall over nine days of the month. Sunshine hours per day remain at six, with cloud cover percentages in the 80's all month. The ocean remains its reliable self at 28°C for the month.
July brings much the same as its predecessor, with temperatures remaining at an average of 29°C in Koh Samui, although as highs stay at 32°C, lows drop a single degree to 25°C. The average rainfall increases ever so slightly to 120 mm expected over nine days of the month, with an average of six hours of sunshine per day. The ocean temperatures are consistent at 28°C.
August is part of the wet half of the hot season for Koh Samui, and sees rainfall of 100 mm expected over ten rainy days throughout the month. Temperatures mimic that of July as an average of 29°C sees highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C. Six sunshine hours are due to the increased cloud cover, while humidity is in the upper percentiles due to the combination of heat and wet weather. The ocean is still a balmy and pleasant 28°C for the duration of the month.
September signals the beginning of the monsoon season for Koh Samui as temperatures decrease slightly and rainfall increases. The average is down to 28°C, with highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C, while 130 mm of rain is expected to fall over 11 days of the month. You can expect six sunshine hours per day, still plenty of time to enjoy your destination as well as an amazing ocean temperature of 28°C.
October is in the middle of monsoon season for Koh Samui, meaning heavy rainfall over many days. You can expect 290 mm of precipitation over 16 days of the month, with sunshine hours remaining at an average of six per day. The temperature dips slightly to an average of 27°C with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. The ocean's temperature drops a single degree to 27°C during this month as well.
November represents Thailand's wettest month by quite some distance, with 430 mm of rainfall over 15 of its days. The average temperature in Koh Samui stays at 27°C, although highs drop to 29°C and lows remain at 24°C. Although this month is the monsoon season's peak, it begins to clear up towards the end of the month, with rainfall becoming less likely as it progresses. Six hours of sunshine can be expected on average per day, with ocean temperatures at 27°C throughout the month.
December signals the transition from the wet to dry season as the skies begin to show their true-blue selves, rainfall decreases, and sunshine hours rise. Temperatures remain steady at an average of 27°C, with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C, while 150 mm of rainfall over nine days and seven sunshine hours show that monsoon season is well and truly past. Ocean temperatures remain as reliable as ever at 27°C.
These are some of our favourite excursions in Thailand
Recommended Excursions
samui's
Choeng Mon Beach
Lamai Beach
Silver Beach (Crystal Bay)
Maenam Beach
Near the island's Big Buddha along the northeastern coastline, Choeng Mon Beach's isolation gives it an otherworldly quality. This getaway bay is beautiful in its serenity, with the sounds of clear surf breaking over the granite rock formations providing the perfect soundtrack for your beach holiday in Thailand.
This, the island's flagship beach, has become the most frequented by holidaymakers and has a fantastically friendly, lively atmosphere. As a result of its popularity, Chaweng has grown into the largest and busiest town on the island, just south of Choeng Mon in the northeast. Expect there to be no shortage of bars and restaurants along its expanse to enjoy as the day passes.
Detached from the hustle and bustle of Chaweng, Lamai Beach offers a far more relaxing tranquil beach experience. Lie back and soak up the sun or enjoy a peaceful swim in the clear, warm waters. Despite its seclusion, no expense is spared when looking for drinks, food, or shops.
A well-kept secret from most holiday makers, Silver beach lies between Chaweng and Lamai, and cannot be spotted from the road like most other beaches on the Koh Samui. Making the effort to find it will see you handsomely rewarded with some of the most spectacular, idyllic beach living you'll find on the island. Shallow, crystal clear waters make the beach perfect for snorkelling, and on shore, you will enjoy the unspoilt beauty of the soft white sand. For those who feel like food and drinks, there is also a small beach bar and restaurant to be enjoyed.
Peaceful, immaculate, and the best while on holiday in Samui for watersports, Maenam Beach lies west of Choeng Mon and is an amazing place to spend your day. The water is not as clear as other beaches on the island due to the winds and currents that make it popular for windsurfers, but the views are simply incredible. There are also plenty of places for you to fill your belly, so you can extend your stay at your leisure.
Koh Samui's incredible selection of eateries will have you spoiled for choice, as the island has become a destination for the delicious cuisine of all descriptions for many holidaymakers. From traditional Thai to fusion, the flavours of Samui are available for your exploration. Travel tip: Make sure that if the menu does not have set prices that you agree on one with your waitron before ordering.
With one of the most impressive and diverse menus in Samui, Boabab is a beach club and restaurant that is amazing and inclusive in equal measure. Located on Lamai Beach's southern edge serves up western, French, and Thai that doesn't skimp on quality, and if you like, will be served to you while you recline on one of their assigned beach loungers.
ZENZIBAR
With dining with your toes in the sand as a customer favourite, and a measly 600 metres to the East of Maenam Walking Street, Zenzibar Beach Bar is a fantastic laid back dining option while you holiday in Thailand. A welcoming open plan seating area awaits you, as well as very affordable Thai and international cuisine.
A tourist hotspot because it satisfies all your authentic Thai wants and needs, The Mother on Main Street Choengmon does Thai with taste and full of passion. A perfect culinary companion for your Thailand holiday, the staff's friendliness as well as attentiveness creates a fantastic atmosphere that the prices only enhance.
KHAW GLONG
Khaw Glong is a tremendous little spot directly off Chaweng Beach Road. To say the food is delicious is an understatement, and it's due to them gathering fresh, local produce daily. The combination of the freshest food you are likely to find in Samui and fantastic menu made Hello Islands eager repeat visitors while we holiday in Thailand.


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The Dieppe Raid: The Combined Operations Assault on Hitler's European Fortress, August 1942
Winston Churchill was under pressure. The Soviets felt that they were fighting the Germans by themselves. Stalin demanded that Britain should open a second front to draw German forces away from the east.
Though the advice Churchill received from his staff was that an invasion of France would not be possible for at least another year, the British Prime Minister knew he had to do something to help the Russians. The result was a large-scale raid upon the port of Dieppe. It would not be the second front that Stalin wanted, but at least it would demonstrate Britain's intent to support the Soviets and it would be a useful rehearsal for the eventual invasion.
Dieppe was chosen as it was thought that the success of any invasion would depend on the capture of a major port to enable heavy weapons, vehicles and reinforcements to be landed in support of the landing forces. After an earlier postponement, the raid upon Dieppe, Operation "Jubilee", was eventually scheduled for 19 August 1942. The assault was the most ambitious Allied attack against the German Channel defences of the war so far.
Some 6,000 infantry, 237 naval vessels and seventy-four squadrons of aircraft were involved. Though the debate surrounding Jubilee's purpose and cost has raged in the years since the war, many vital and important lessons were learnt. All of these factors are covered in this official battle summary, a detailed and descriptive account of the Dieppe Raid, which was written shortly after the war and is based on the recollections of those who were involved.
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Minnie mouse is the common thread that binds generations and puts a smile on everyone's face with the cute little smile of her own. The beloved and immensely popular cartoon character is a sweetheart of all the kids across the cultures throughout the world. It will not be an aggregation to call Minnie mouse the perfect ice breaker if you are trying to connect to child within someone. A party for your toddler can be like a trip to your own childhood and what better bond can you share with your kid than a party based on Minnie mouse theme.
Minnie Mouse party ideas have spurned a whole industry that offers inexhaustible options that you can take your pick from to host just the right kind of fun your toddler and his or her friends. All the fun comes in Minnie size and the accessories that you can dress your toddler up with are endless. You can design games around Minnie Mouse's home that you can set up for all the guests as a fun house at the party. You can print your invites with a hint of Minnie so that all the guests understand the code and the party becomes a 'the more the merrier' affair for all Minnie mouse admirers.
In old times the well was a very important location of a house. Because we need water to survive household members usually did two or three trips to and from the well to fetch water. There is also the famous nursery rhyme of Jack and Jill who went up the hill to fetch water. Though in modern homes due to the increasing use of technology we have almost forgotten the use of wells.
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Dress down Friday is my favorite day in a week; it feels like both freedom and opportunity served only for a whole day dress code in the office, and I know that I'm not the only one right about this.
An office should always be a place of formality and sophistication. The outfit is one of a handful of denotation how to look like a professional in order to gain respect from clients, suppliers and other co-workers. However, when it is a time to dress yourself by your wardrobe choice, how could you maintain such an impression?
Worry not, even simple flannel lined jeans can do the magic. The trick is in your hands. Any jeans or skirt will look elegant as long you'd keep everyone's attention on your tops. This, though difficult, could make you match up outfits you have never known possible before. Just keep a stiff jacket, long sleeves shirt, or an executive coat with you then you are good to survive the day.
Make sure, however, that these outfits for Fridays are flexible enough to be brought on a party right after work. You may never know who has the hip and chick mood to have fun. After all, it's Friday people!


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It could be time to start thinking about a cybernetic Bill of Rights
December 11, 2019 6.44am EST
Mike Ryder, Lancaster University
Mike Ryder
Associate Lecturer in Literature & Philosophy / Marketing, Lancaster University
Mike Ryder does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
Lancaster University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK.
Like it or loathe it, the robot revolution is now well underway and the futures described by writers such as Isaac Asimov, Frederik Pohl and Philip K. Dick are fast turning from science fiction into science fact. But should robots have rights? And will humanity ever reach a point where human and machine are treated the same?
At the heart of the debate is that most fundamental question: what does it mean to be human? Intuitively, we all think we know what this means – it almost goes without saying. And yet, as a society, we regularly dehumanise others, and cast them as animal or less than human – what philosopher Giorgio Agamben describes as "bare life".
Take the homeless for example. People who the authorities treat much like animals, or less than animals (like pests) who need to be guarded against with anti-homeless spikes and benches designed to prevent sleep. A similar process takes places within a military setting, where enemies are cast as less than human to make them easier to fight and easier to kill.
Humans also do this to other "outsiders" such as immigrants and refugees. While many people may find this process disturbing, these artificial distinctions between insider and outsider reveal a key element in the operation of power. This is because our very identities are fundamentally built on assumptions about who we are and what it means to be included in the category of "human". Without these wholly arbitrary distinctions, we risk exposing the fact that we're all a lot more like animals than we like to admit.
Of course, things get a whole lot more complicated when you add robots into the mix. Part of the problem is that we find it hard to decide what we mean by "thought" and "consciousness" and even what we mean by "life" itself. As it stands, the human race doesn't have a strict scientific definition on when life begins and ends.
Similarly, we don't have a clear definition on what we mean by intelligent thought and how and why people think and behave in different ways. If intelligent thought is such an important part of being human (as some would believe), then what about other intelligent creatures such as ravens and dolphins? What about biological humans with below average intelligence?
These questions cut to the heart of the rights debate and reveal just how precarious our understanding of the human really is. Up until now, these debates have solely been the preserve of science fiction, with the likes of Flowers for Algernon and Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? exposing just how easy it is to blur the line between the human and non-human other. But with the rise of robot intelligence these questions become more pertinent than ever, as now we must also consider the thinking machine.
Read more: Blade Runner 2049: how Philip K Dick's classic novel has stood the test of time
Machines and the rule of law
But even assuming that robots were one day to be considered "alive" and sufficiently intelligent to be thought of in the same way as human beings, then the next question is how might we incorporate them into society and how we might hold them to account when things go wrong?
Traditionally, we tend to think about rights alongside responsibilities. This comes as part of something known as social contract theory, which is often associated with political philosopher Thomas Hobbes. In a modern context, rights and responsibilities go hand-in-hand with a system of justice that allows us to uphold these rights and enforce the rule of law. But these principles simply cannot be applied to a machine. This is because our human system of justice is based on a concept of what it means to be human and what it means to be alive.
So, if you break the law, you potentially forfeit some part of your life through incarceration or (in some nations) even death. However, machines cannot know mortal existence in the same way humans do. They don't even experience time in the same way as humans. As such, it doesn't matter how long a prison sentence is, as a machine could simply switch itself off and remain essentially unchanged.
For now at least, there's certainly no sign of robots gaining the same rights as human beings and we're certainly a long way off from machines thinking in a way that might be described as "conscious thought". Given that we still haven't quite come to terms with the rights of intelligent creatures such as ravens, dolphins and chimpanzees, the prospect of robot rights would seem a very long way off.
The question then really, is not so much whether robots should have rights, but whether we should distinguish human rights from other forms of life such as animal and machine. It may be that we start to think about a cybernetic Bill of Rights that embraces all thinking beings and recognises the blurred boundaries between human, animal and machine.
Whatever the case, we certainly need to move away from the distinctly problematic notion that we humans are in some way superior to every other form of life on this planet. Such insular thinking has already contributed to the global climate crisis and continues to create tension between different social, religious and ethnic groups. Until we come to terms with what it means to be human, and our place in this world, then the problems will persist. And all the while, the machines will continue to gain intelligence.


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What is a Wait List Enrollment?
Learn about Wait List enrollments how they are created and used in iClassPro, and why an enrollment may have been submitted as a Wait List enrollment even if there are active spots available in the class.
Creating a Wait List Enrollment in the Office Portal
Creating a Wait List Enrollment in the Customer Portal
Why are there Wait List enrollments in a class that has openings?
There are several types of enrollments in iClassPro, including: Active, Trial, Make Up, Single Day and Wait. Generally, a student can only have one type of enrollment at a time in any given class. The only exception to this is a Wait List enrollments.
Wait List enrollments can exist concurrently with a Single Day, Trial or Makeup enrollment. (For example, you cannot have a Trial in a class the student is already Actively enrolled in. However, they could be on a Wait List for a class, but still take a Single Day, Makeup or Trial enrollment in that class.)
Active, Trial, Single Day and MakeUp enrollments always count against the total number of openings in a class. However, Wait List enrollments do not take an active spot in the class, as the student is not expected to actually attend the class -- they are just "waiting" for an active spot to be available.
All staff members who have permissions to create and edit enrollments have the ability to create an enrollment using any of these types. All he/she has to do is select the type "Wait" when creating the student's class or camp enrollment.
For more information about creating enrollments, see How to Create New Class Enrollment and Create a Camp Enrollment.
In order to allow customers to request to be on a Wait List for a class or camp, you must have the Customer Portal set to "Allow Visitors to Request a Class that is Full" or "Allow Visitors to Request a Camp that is Full". These options are found under Settings>Customer Portal>Other Settings>Class Registration and Settings>Customer Portal>Other Settings>Camp Registration (respectively). This way, when a class/camp is full (or has 0 openings) it will be listed on the Customer Portal with the option to select Wait List.
After clicking Wait List, the customer will fill out the enrollment form for the Wait List enrollment. After adding the request to their cart, the customer will need to complete the checkout process to submit the request.
After submitting the request, the customer's enrollment will display as a request in the Enrollments section of the Customer Portal until it is approved by a staff member.
The request will come into staff through the Online Activity. Click on the magnifying glass to open the request. After reviewing the information, Approve or Deny the request from the Enrollment window.
Typically, iClassPro should only create a Wait List enrollment in a class under the following scenarios:
The class is full, and the option to "Allow Visitors to Request a Class That is Full" is enabled under SETTINGS>CUSTOMER PORTAL>OTHER SETTINGS>CLASS REGISTRATION.
The class is full, and a staff member manually creates the enrollment from the Office Portal.
A Wait List enrollment should rarely be created in a class that has openings. However, there are certain scenarios where this may occur.
"Allow Visitors to Request a Wait List Enrollment (When Not Full)" is enabled.
When this option is enabled, customers will be allowed to request a WAIT type enrollment, even though there are still openings in the class. However, the enrollment will come through as a request and must be approved by a staff member.
The Cart Reservation system is forcing an enrollment to Wait List if temporary enrollments in the class exceed the maximum number of enrollments.
The Customer Portal uses a Cart Reservation system to maintain the first-come, first-served method of reservation. Enrollments placed in the shopping cart are stamped with the time they were added and are given priority based on that time. Once the maximum number of enrollments in the class has been reached, any other enrollments added to the shopping cart will be submitted as a Wait List enrollment.
Occasionally, someone with an ACTIVE type enrollment abandons their cart or fails to check out prior to the Cart Reservation Timeout limit. If someone with a Wait List enrollment submits their enrollment before this time expires, that enrollment will still be flagged as a Wait List enrollment, and the ACTIVE enrollment will be released when the Timeout limit expires.
NOTE: because the Customer Portal counts WAIT enrollments against available class occupancy, it will not allow another user to claim the ACTIVE spot unless the total of ACTIVE enrollments and Wait List enrollments is less than the maximum occupancy.
A staff member manually created the Wait List enrollment via the Office Portal.
Since staff members can select the enrollment type when manually creating enrollments, the system would not prevent them from creating a Wait List enrollment in a class that still has openings.
An active enrollment recently dropped and a Wait List enrollment already existed.
Because iClassPro does not automatically convert Wait List enrollments to ACTIVE when an opening becomes available, class occupancy will reflect both an opening and a Wait List enrollment if a student should drop from the class.
Multiple siblings submit attempt to enroll for the same enrollment opening.
This is a rare occurrence; however, if two siblings submit an enrollment request for the same class opening, the student whose enrollment was placed in the shopping cart first will be automatically approved for the enrollment, and the sibling's enrollment will be submitted as a Wait List. This scenario overrides the setting under SETTINGS>CUSTOMER PORTAL>OTHER SETTINGS>CLASS REGISTRATION>"Allow Visitors to Request a Class That is Full" to allow the enrollment process to complete.


In a Florida Divorce, How Do Incomes Factor Into Alimony?
When dealing with Florida alimony in divorce cases, often as a Jacksonville divorce lawyer, I find it helpful to review cases to prepare not only for trial, but also to prepare my client for what may happen. Understanding the legal changes that occur not only by the Florida legislature, but also by the courts can be helpful to clients because cases actually use real people in real scenarios. So, much like providing examples of what may happen, the courts actually show us what does happen when A and B occur.
Florida alimony is based on a number of factors, including the length of the marriage, the contribution of each spouse during the marriage, the incomes of the parties, the potential earning capacity of the spouses, educational/work experience, need, ability to pay and much more. Since there are so many factors that the court may look to in its determination of awarding alimony, understanding the law and how it may be applied can be very helpful to both the lawyer and the client.
As a divorce lawyer, I think my job is to educate my client on the possibilities of success and failure within the case. The truth is that no one case, though similar, is exactly like another. Different people lead to different results. Therefore, keeping an open mind to the fact that family law is filled with grey, it is helpful to actually use real-life and real-court examples.
For example, in a Florida appellate court, the court made a ruling regarding the imputation of income in determining a need for alimony. In Beasley v. Beasley, 36 FLW D2680 (Fla. 4th DCA December 7, 2011), the court was faced with a case regarding a husband and wife who were married for 21 years and had no kids together. The Husband was making $400,000 per year at 66 years of age and the Wife was earning $25,000 per year at age 50. During the divorce proceedings, the marital property ($9 million) was equally divided between the spouses. Given the length of the marriage was long-term, the Wife requested permanent alimony, but was awarded $4,000 for 12 months as a bridge-the-gap alimony, to get her from married to single life. The court did so because the judge ultimately decided that the Wife could make $50,000 per year, if she tried. On appeal, the appellate court found that it was reasonable to think the Wife could earn $50,000 per year given that she had a degree from Princeton and two postgraduate degrees. Also, the appellate court found that there was enough evidence shown at the trial to prove that Wife had made little to no effort to make the $25,000 per year and if she used her "executive business" experience, then she could be vastly more profitable with her business.
Ultimately, the court's ruling was upheld and the court determined how an imputation of income can look if a party/spouse is not actually working towards their actual abilities.
Understanding the outcome is important because basically, the case is determining that ones income is not based solely on their past work experience and income, but whether the individual is, in fact, using his/her talents appropriately to earn a living. Essentially, the court made it clear that if a spouse is working below his/her means, then the court can award less alimony or alimony for a decreased period of time since that spouse does not actually have an ongoing need for support. However, bare in mind that the Wife in this case did have $4.5 million in other assets as well, which the court determined could be used towards her expenses.
If you are going through a divorce, then you should speak with an experienced family law attorney regarding your rights and options.


I am soon to be homesick for a place I just discovered.
The summer is quickly turning into autumn, and with two weeks left in L'Isle Jourdain, I switched locations (a 2 minute stroll down the street) to Barbie and Andy's house. They are good friends of Corinne and Gilles, and they needed a little help with some home renos.
Their house has a huge yard (complete with fig tree overloaded with much-to-my-chagrin-just-not-yet-ripe figs), a view of the valley and the church and town across the river, loads of beautiful hydrangea and hibiscus bushes, and a lovely terrace that was excellent for morning tea, stargazing, and card games and wine.
The yards on all sides are full of fruit and olive trees, chicken coops, vegetable garden so, grape vines, and a big sweet grey donkey two gardens over.
Their next door neighbor, an older gentleman named De-De (nickname for André), has a lovely large garden as well as chickens and rabbits, and several times during my stay with them he came over with a bucket of tomatoes and a dozen eggs; sometimes he just leaves them on the front step. He also gives them loads of green beans, potatoes, and onions throughout the summer. One afternoon he even came to the door with a freshly-made jar of plum jam, still warm! The sweetest!
Captured on a morning walk over by the church.
We always started our mornings with a walk over to Café de la Paix or to Le Dix, the bar next door (and it definitely it should be noted that they have the most delicious cakes; my good friend Victor can vouch for every single flavour 😊).
The owner Fanfan has our usual orders memorized and brings us 'un petit café et deux grandes crèmes', and we eat pain au chocolat and chat with all the regulars/neighbors. 🙂 A lovely ritual.
The bigger jobs of my stay were re-varnishing their living room floor (only because we had to move all the furniture around) and I cut and installed (and started the painting process) of a new wood floor and baseboards in their kitchen.
the old tile floor is in great condition but is absolutely freezing in the winter.
Practically everyone has dogs here, and my new friends' pups are two other hilarious personalities.
Pedro is the little shaggy sausage dog with freckles across his nose and a growl-purr when he is playing or getting attention. He loves to be cuddled and often falls asleep in Barbie's arms.
Lottie has the colouring of a Rottweiler, and is the look and somewhat size of a slender German Shepherd. She is the sweetest, sneakies, cheekiest dog ever, and I absolutely adore her.
In my last week much to my delight: Another invitation came for a delicious dinner at the Chateau Jourdain!
We were invited for homemade falafel and hummus and chips, and yet again had weather right out of a storybook.
The most beautiful skies of the entire summer, without a doubt.
That night I met two more workawayers (from Leeds, and one of them has family IN CALGARY 😃). What are the odds??
Moyad was holding Dolly up so she could see a paddleboat go by.
One Friday night I drove to the nearby village of Queaux with a couple friends, Zara and Kane (both from the UK), to have dinner and watch a jazz concert down by the river.
Queaux has fresh spring water running through the village and there is an old clothes washing station still intact on the main road.
The water is freezing, but clean enough to drink!
The wooden washboards used to scrub clothing.
This village also has an incredible view of the river valley.
It was brilliant- they just set up everything under some trees in the park area and people brought their own chairs or pulled up benches from the picnic area.
There was a keyboard, guitar, saxophone, drum set, bass, and trombone. (The bass player also played the trombone, because, of course she did).
Of course you never remember to take photos while it is still light out!
It was excellent music and we had the best time! They were a talented group and when the drummer started playing with brushes, that was it for me: I was in heaven. (My dad would have just loved it.) Found another happy place!
Barbie and Andy are real estate agents so they have gotten to know our region of Poitou-Charentes quite well. They have been enthusiastic tour guides and have taken me to some beautiful spots (there are just so many!) in our area.
The first weekend I was staying with them Andy and Barbie took me to Lake Pardoux, about an 80-minute drive away. They had never been there but had heard it was nice, so I was a great excuse for them to be touristy and go.
The lake is absolutely huge and clearly a popular spot. There is camping nearby and you can rent paddle boats ("pédalos"), go sailing, boating, fishing, and enjoy swimming off a lifeguard-supervised beach.
We packed a picnic and found a spot in the grass facing the lake. It was a beautiful day and just hot enough to warrant a swim!!
This Canadian girl was the only one to go take the plunge, and it was glorious. There was a great floating dock to dive off and the water gets to a nice depth pretty quick and is very refreshing.
We spent one Saturday in Poitiers exploring the city. This was fantastic as I had only really seen the airport and the train station!
Saturdays they have a street market going, and we wandered past stalls of clothing, food, and some artisan items, and while stopping for coffees on a patio a travelling band walked by playing fantastic music on tuba, trumpet, sax, banjo, and drums.
We wandered around from the Nôtre Dame Du Poitiers in the Old Town area, and enjoyed the tall old buildings and architecture, turning up and down tiny side streets to finally arrive at Francois Frères.
There are only 5 places in France that hand-make umbrellas anymore, and one is in Poitiers! Barbie and Andy have one beautiful umbrella already and wanted to show me the store. We were so happy to find it open we practically skipped into this shop filled with a full rainbow of parasols and umbrellas of every design and shape you can imagine, and even each wooden handle is gorgeous.
The owner came right out of the back room (where he makes them all himself) to talk to us. He clearly takes pride in his work, as well he should. His family has been making umbrellas since 1882!
If I could have fit a full-size umbrella in my backpack, I would have splurged and bought one right there!
After my first croissant amande of the trip 😁, we headed to see the majestic Cathedral de Poitiers, which was absolutely gigantic and a definite must-see if you visit Poitiers.
Gorgeous and vastly tall ceilings, beautiful frescos, stained glass windows for days, and crazy cool/creepy gargoyles outside.
The second weekend we went to Confolens, and this city is absolutely darling, and even more romantic on a grey and cloudy day.
Many medieval aspects to the old buildings reminded me of Carcassone that we visited 2 years ago on our Viking Cruise tour.
On the way back home we stopped into Confolens-St-Germain and the old castle ruins up on the hill.
We ended up going for pizza in the charming river town of Availles-Limozine the next night with clients/friends of Barbie and Andy. I immediately liked these three friendly Brits: Gary, who is selling his vacation property home, and Jarvis and Lindsay, who are buying it! The sale was complete this week, so we went out to dinner to celebrate.
Side note: Real estate is a good example of how nothing happens quickly in France. The sale of a house in the countryside takes anywhere from 5 months -and that's speedy/optimistic- to 5 years.
The pizza was absolutely excellent (I had le Trois Fromages), the company was entertaining (stories of Jarvis and Lindsay from when they were stationed in Saudi Arabia, and hilariously bad jokes by Andy and Gary), and we even got in a walk down to the gorgeous Vienne River to see the early start of fall and some of the most beautiful reflections in the river I have seen so far on this trip.
They tell me that in the winter the river is much faster flowing and they say looks quite dynamic and different than the summer, as in the winter they open the dams all along.
On my last day I even (finally) got in a swim in the river down by the island. Viktor paddled us out in Moyad's row boat and we swam in the middle of the river near the chateau. It was fantastic! It made me wish I ventured down there more often when we had our crazy few weeks of 33+ degree weather!
Up next: a weekend in Lyon and 5 days visiting my friend Chinatzu in Switzerland!
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  beforeEach(function() {
    airport = new Airport();
    plane = { land: function() {} };
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    });

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    });

    it('throws an error if hangar is full', function() {
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Q: Computing $\lim_{A\to\infty} \frac{1}{A} \int\limits_1^A \! A^{\frac{1}{x}} \, \mathrm{d}x.$ On this year's IMC there was this problem:
Compute
$$
\lim_{A\to\infty} \frac{1}{A} \int\limits_1^A \! A^{\frac{1}{x}} \, \mathrm{d}x.
$$
In addition to the two official solutions, I am curious as to if there exist other solutions.
I heard that someone wrote that this is actually a probability density function (just for this one line, that person got 6 out of 10 points), so it would be great to see an answer involving this claim.
Also, I thought of turning this integral (using substitutions) to something I can evaluate using the Gamma function. Could someone hint a substitution which could lead to that?
EDIT: The official solutions can be found here, Problem 7.

A: Squeezing seems to provide a quick solution. Assume $A>e^2$. We have:
$$ A^{\frac{1}{x}}=\exp\left(\frac{\log A}{x}\right)\geq 1+\frac{\log A}{x}\tag{1}$$
hence:
$$ \int_{1}^{A}A^{\frac{1}{x}}\,dx \geq A+\left(\log^2(A)-1\right).\tag{2} $$
On the other hand:
$$\begin{eqnarray*}\int_{1}^{A}A^{\frac{1}{x}}\,dx = \int_{\frac{1}{A}}^{1}\frac{A^x}{x^2}\,dx &=&(A-1)-\left.\frac{A^x-1}{x}\right|_{\frac{1}{A}}^{1}+\log(A)\int_{\frac{1}{A}}^{1}\frac{A^x}{x}\,dx\\&=&A\left(A^{\frac{1}{A}}-1\right)+\log^2(A)+\log(A)\int_{\frac{1}{A}}^{1}\frac{A^x-1}{x}\,dx \end{eqnarray*}$$
and $\frac{A^x-1}{x}$ is a convex function on $(0,1]$, hence it is not difficult to find a tight upper bound for the LHS of $(2)$ through the Hermite-Hadamard inequality or Jensen's inequality. Another chance is given by proving, then exploiting,
$$ \forall x\in(0,1),\qquad \frac{A^{1-x}-1}{1-x}\leq (A-1)\exp\left[\log\left(\frac{\log A}{A-1}\right)\,x\right]\tag{3} $$
so by $(2)$ and $(3)$ it follows that the wanted limit is just $\color{red}{1}$.

A: $$\begin{aligned}\lim_{A\to+\infty}\frac1A\int_1^AA^{\frac1x}\,dx&\stackrel{\ln A=xt}{\!=\!=\!=}\lim_{A\to+\infty}\frac{\int_{1}^{\ln A}t^{-2}e^{t}\,dt-\int_{1}^{\frac{\ln A}{A}}t^{-2}e^{t}\,dt}{\frac{A}{\ln A}} \notag \\&\stackrel{(*)}{=}\lim_{A\to+\infty}\frac{d\left(\int_{1}^{\ln A}t^{-2}e^{t}\,dt-\int_{1}^{\frac{\ln A}{A}}t^{-2}e^{t}\,dt\right)/dA}{d\left(\frac{A}{\ln A}\right)/dA}\notag \\ &=\lim_{A\to+\infty}\frac{1+A^{1/A}(\ln A-1)}{\ln A-1}=1\end{aligned}$$
$(*)$ using strong DLH.

A: Here is an alternative:
Upper bound: First, do the change of variables $y=x/A$. Then
$$
\frac{1}{A}\int_1^A A^{1/x}\,dx=\int_{1/A}^1 (A^{1/A})^{1/y}\,dy.
$$
Now, using the generalization of Bernoulli's inequality,
$$
(A^{1/A})^{1/y}=\bigl(1+(A^{1/A}-1)\bigr)^{1/y}\leq 1+\frac{1}{y}\bigl(A^{1/A}-1\bigr).
$$
Integrating, we get
$$
\int_{1/A}^1 (A^{1/A})^{1/y}\,dy\leq(1-1/A)+\log A\bigl(A^{1/A}-1\bigr)
$$
If we write
$$
0\leq \log A\bigl(A^{1/A}-1\bigr)=\log^2A\int_0^{1/A}A^x\,dx\leq\log^2(A)A^{1/A}\frac{1}{A},
$$
we see that the last term tends to zero as $A\to+\infty$.
Lower bound: Here, I'd like to use the Hermite-Hadamard inequality, also mentioned by Jack in his answer.
Since $x\mapsto A^{1/x}$ is convex,
$$
\frac{1}{A-1}\int_1^A A^{1/x}\,dx\geq A^{2/(1+A)},
$$
so
$$
\frac{1}{A}\int_1^A A^{1/x}\,dx\geq \frac{A-1}{A}A^{2/(1+A)},
$$
The limit of the right-hand side is clearly $1$.
Conclusion: It follows by the upper and lower bounds, and the squeeze theorem that
$$
\frac{1}{A}\int_1^A A^{1/x}\,dx \to 1,\quad\text{as}\quad A\to+\infty.
$$

A: $$
\begin{align}
\frac1a\int_1^aa^{1/x}\,\mathrm{d}x
&=\frac1a\int_1^a\sum_{k=0}^\infty\frac1{k!}\left(\frac{\log(a)}x\right)^k\,\mathrm{d}x\\
&=\frac1a\left(a-1+\log(a)^2+\sum_{k=2}^\infty\frac{\log(a)^k}{(k-1)k!}\left(1-\frac1{a^{k-1}}\right)\right)
\end{align}
$$
Since $\frac1{k-1}\le\frac3{k+1}$ for $k\ge2$, we have
$$
\begin{align}
\frac1a\sum_{k=2}^\infty\frac{\log(a)^k}{(k-1)k!}\left(1-\frac1{a^{k-1}}\right)
&\le\frac3{a\log(a)}\sum_{k=2}^\infty\frac{\log(a)^{k+1}}{(k+1)!}\\
&\le\frac3{\log(a)}
\end{align}
$$
Thus,
$$
\frac1a\int_1^aa^{1/x}\,\mathrm{d}x=1+O\!\left(\frac1{\log(a)}\right)
$$
Therefore,
$$
\lim_{a\to\infty}\frac1a\int_1^aa^{1/x}\,\mathrm{d}x=1
$$

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Send Me on My Way: The Best Travel Songs to Get You Excited for Your Trip
Are you headed on a big adventure soon? If so, check out this guide to learn about the best travel songs to get excited for your trip.
Did you know that the average person spends nearly $2,000 on annual vacations?
Whether you're headed to the beach, the mountains, overseas, or just around the corner, half of the fun of traveling is getting to the destination itself. And what better way to accompany your travel than with a playlist full of the best travel songs of all time?
Not sure what to include? Keep reading, because we've got you covered! Here are some of our favorite songs about traveling.
"I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers
The Proclaimers may not have set the world on fire, but it's hard to argue that "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" isn't one heck of a fun song.
The song tells the tale of a person so dedicated to their love that they'd walk 500 miles for them. It sounds simple and cheesy, but try listening to it without bobbing your head along.
"Roam" by The B-52s
The best thing about travel is that it represents freedom. The freedom to go wherever you want and do whatever you want while escaping the monotony of your everyday life.
The B-52s perfectly captured the essence of travel in their 1989 hit "Roam," a song all about the joys of traveling for the sake of travel.
"On the Road Again" by Willie Nelson
"On the Road Again" may seem like an easy and cliched inclusion, but it's the quintessential travel song for a reason. It'll give you a brand new appreciation for the adversities musicians face while touring.
Legend has it that Nelson came up with the song while in the middle of a flight, jotting down the lyrics on a sick bag.
"Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver
Whether you love folk music or hate it, it's impossible not to sing along to this classic John Denver tune. It's the perfect tune sure to bring some energy to your next road trip.
Be sure to give it a spot on your next playlist. If you need help learning how to download music, check out that helpful tutorial.
"I've Been Everywhere Man" by Johnny Cash
From San Quentin Prison to Glastonbury, if anyone knows the joys and woes of travel, it'd be Johnny Cash.
Heck, the lyrics to "I've Been Everywhere Man" comprise mostly of, you guessed it, locations Johnny Cash played during his heyday. Sure, it isn't the most lyrically complex song in the world. But it makes for a perfect companion piece to "On The Road Again."
"Born to be Wild" by Steppenwolf
"Born to be Wild" is practically a travel anthem for motorcycle enthusiasts. But you don't have to ride a Harley to enjoy this classic rock tune about freedom, fun, and the excitement that comes with exploring new locales.
Fun fact: The music genre heavy metal got its name from this tune.
The Best Travel Songs to Accompany Any Trip
From country to rock to pop and everything in the middle, this list of the best travel songs has a little something for everyone. So if you're looking to make a playlist for your upcoming trip, make sure it includes these tunes!
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REVIEW: The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)
Pádraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson) are lifelong friends, who meet daily to drink at their local tavern on the small Irish island of Inisherin. One day, however, Colm does not turn up for a drink. When Pádraic tries to find what is wrong, Colm says he doesn't want to speak to him any more. The more Pádraic works to restore their inexplicably severed friendship, the firmer Colm's resolve becomes.
The Banshees of Inisherin is the latest feature film from acclaimed writer/director Martin McDonagh, who previous works have included Seven Psychopaths and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri. The most recent effort reunites McDonagh with Farrell and Gleeson, who co-starred in his 2008 breakout feature In Bruges. It is – as is to be expected – a confident, memorable, and enormously accomplished work.
At first glance Banshees represents very comfortable territory for McDonagh, combining elements from earlier works in a charming and easy-to-watch manner. There is a cast of colourful eccentrics, unexpected plot developments, and a healthy line in well-crafted, foul-mouthed dialogue. In many respects the film feels like a jump backwards through McDonagh's career – there's no earlier work Banshees resembles so well as his original theatrical play The Beauty Queen of Leenane (1996). It's all here: the quaint Irish setting, emphasised almost to a point of parody, but also the underlying melancholy and darkness.
Colm's decision to abruptly end his and Pádraic's friendship seems a perversely silly one, since it appears to have no logical basis or clear motive. Pádraic is demonstrably a relatively dull person: he is a local milk farmer, lives with his sister, and obsesses fussily over a small pet donkey. Colm has had many years to end their friendship, however, and the question that dominates the film is not so much why as why now? At first it drives much of the film's best comic material, but as Colm's behaviour becomes more extreme and threats begin to be made, it starts being less immediately amusing and more mysterious and disturbing. There is a word for this kind of story, in which something inexplicable occurs that punctures the serenity and calm of a small rural community, and which cannot be explained, and leads to escalating fear and the threat of violence. No one else writing about this film seems to be saying this, but I think there is a solid claim that The Banshees of Inisherin is a horror story.
Do not misunderstand me. Banshees is still a comedy, and a really good one. It has terrifically funny moments, wonderful performances, and is shot, paced, and scored wonderfully. Farrell and Gleeson are outstanding in their roles, as is co-star Kerry Conlon as Pádraic's sister Siobhán, but it's Barry Keoghan as de facto village idiot Dominic Kearney who makes the most impressive impact. What ultimately pushes it for me from good to great is that sensational undercurrent of the uncanny: the strange behaviour, the sudden punctums of violence, along with the constant growing threat of it. In moments the film even edges oddly on the supernatural. I feel it is more than simply black comedy, which has often been McDonagh's stock-and-trade. There is an underlying menace to the piece that makes the comedy that little bit sharper, and the characters more haunted. In effect it uses the conventions of one genre to complicate and emphasise the other: the story makes sense, but at the same time it cannot adequately be explained. It is honestly a work of genius. This is one of the finest films of 2022.
The Banshees of Inisherin opens in Australian cinemas on 26 December 2022.
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This antique wood with carved thermoplastic (similar to gutta percha) overlay frame has an Art Nouveau grape vine motif. Thank you to http://www.antiqueframes8x10.com/frames4.html for the valuable information on antique picture frames. There is a metal loop hanger on the top portion on the back of the frame. Please note the photos for condition of the frame. There are some chips. If you'd like to see more photographs, please do let me know as I'll be happy to oblige.
Based on the boy's clothes and shoes as well as his hairstyle, I am estimating that the photo, surrounded by a velvet border, is circa 1890 and a silver gelatin print, which was invented at the end of the 19th century. Some silvering of the photograph is evident as well.
The photo and velvet are not completely straight, but I won't remove the back of the frame since it is nailed on and I prefer to leave this up to the new owner. Also, there is sticker residue on the front of the glass. I've worked on removing it and will continue to do this.
The longest portions of the frame are the two portions on either side, and those are 10" each. The width is 6" across. The inner portion (glass) is 6.50" x 4.75".
**The lamp upon which the framed photo is leaning is not for sale. The price is only for the framed photograph.


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National Guard Troops Sent To The U.S.-Mexico Border The Pentagon has authorized sending up to 4,000 troops to support the security mission there. Noel King speaks to Border Patrol Agent Terence Shigg about how the extra troops will help.
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The first National Guard troops are arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. This is part of President Trump's push for troops to counter what he calls a surge of illegal activity on the Southern border. Terry Shigg is a U.S. Border Patrol agent and a spokesperson for the union that represents the agents in San Diego, and he spoke recently with our co-host Noel King.
NOEL KING, BYLINE: Agent Shigg, is there a crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border right now?
TERRY SHIGG: Yes. I think the one thing that needs to be confirmed is, there is a crisis, and the crisis is due to a lack of manpower that we have at the Border Patrol and the new threats that we're facing from criminal organizations. The drugs, the opioid crisis - that starts at the border. That's where all those things are coming through. So in our opinion, yes, there is a crisis.
KING: All right, what does the crisis look like? You said you're short-staffed, you're undermanned, and you've got drugs coming through. Tell me, on a daily basis, what does this look like from where you're sitting?
SHIGG: From where I'm sitting in San Diego sector, we have different levels of security from fencing and walls, but the one thing that is consistent is that every station along the Southwest border is short of manpower. One of the things that has not changed is the criminal organizations that control the pass and the flow of drugs and people across the border. They have more manpower and more resources. So that's made it easier for the flow of drugs and the flow of people to get across.
KING: So are National Guard troops exactly the kind of help you need?
SHIGG: Yeah. From past details that I've been on, we've worked closely with the National Guard. I've been there personally and witnessed it from everywhere from Tucson, Ariz., El Centro, Calif., to here in San Diego. And what that allows us to do is when the National Guard comes in, they are able to support us in the way that allows our law enforcement officers to be in the critical areas, enforcing the immigration laws and the drug laws, as opposed to doing things such as vehicle maintenance or radio operations or camera surveillance.
KING: Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama both sent National Guard troops to the border, as well. Is this time different, somehow?
SHIGG: From our standpoint, no, it's not any difference. The logistics, the way that it's done would be the exact same thing. It's worked in the past, so I don't see a need to actually tweak that system. The only difference now is the crisis is a little bit more of a priority, and it's taken the national stage more. But from the ground-troops level, no, it hasn't changed.
KING: President Trump says these troops will stay until a wall is built - until the wall is built. If you had the president's ear, what would you ask for?
SHIGG: We'd ask for the same thing we've been asking for for the last 10 years, which is more manpower, more resources, more roads, more cameras. Just all across the board, we are below what we need and what's necessary to properly secure the border.
KING: We've talked to other people on MORNING EDITION - the mayor of El Paso, most notably - who do not think that this is a good idea, who say, look, the border is the border, and yes, there are challenges, but what we don't need is the National Guard coming in. What's going on - is something happening differently in Texas than it is in California?
SHIGG: No. I would say that those politicians are doing exactly what their title dictates. They are being politicians. They're not actually on the ground, actually talking to the citizens that are within their country or the agents that are - and law enforcement officers that are attempting to protect those areas because any of them that you talk to will tell you that this is a good thing. It's not going to militarize the border because, again, they will not be doing law enforcement actions. They will be doing support, resource actions that allow the trained law enforcement officers to do that job.
KING: Terence Shigg is a U.S. Border Patrol agent in San Diego, Calif. Agent Shigg, thank you so much for being with us.
SHIGG: Thank you.


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Q: Read only specific lines I only want to read certain lines, for example lines in the range from 0 to 10 and the program should check the correctness of the data entered by the user.
from ftplib import FTP
from ftplib import error_perm

start = 0 # some starting index
end = 5

with open('string.txt', 'rb') as password_list:
     for i,line in enumerate(password_list):
       if(i>start & i<end):
        line=line.replace(b'\n',b'').replace(b'\r',b'')
        password=line.decode("utf-8")

A: Try this :
start = 0
end = 5
with open('string.txt', 'rb') as fh:
   lines = [i.replace(b'\n',b'').replace(b'\r',b'') for i in fh.readlines()][start:end]
   passwords = [i.decode('utf-8') for i in lines]