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About the California Building Codes & Earthquakes
Written by Dana Sparks; Reviewed by Jodi Thornton-O'Connell, GRI, Fitness & Nutrition Coaching Certificate; Updated December 11, 2018
Older buildings in California should be retrofitted to help them better withstand an earthquake.
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California is famous for its pristine beaches, wild mountains, warm people – and earthquakes. Second only to Alaska as the U.S. state that experiences the most earthquakes, California is especially concerned with finding ways to protect its citizens. As understanding of earthquakes has increased and technology has improved, California has come up with better ways of making structures sound enough to withstand a quake. Some of these safety measures are enforced through the state's building codes.
Establishing Earthquake Building Codes
On February 9, 1971 an earthquake hit the San Fernando Valley, just north of Los Angeles. It registered a 6.4 on the Richter scale, but had a seismic moment of 6.7, and did tremendous damage to the area. Fifty-eight people were killed and 2,543 were suffered injuries. Two major hospitals were destroyed and four freeways and overpasses collapsed. The State of California decided after that earthquake to make significant enhancements to its building codes pertaining to earthquakes. In Los Angeles, the Sylmar Quake led to the passage of an ordinance that required retrofitting of more than 8,000 unreinforced masonry buildings with the highest risk of collapse.
Seismic Features Of Building Codes
Building codes are regulations that govern the design, construction and maintenance of buildings. In the United States, individual states, counties and cities are free to create their own building codes but most, including California, adopt the model building codes maintained by the International Code Council. For newly constructed buildings, the building code requires specific tests for masonry to ensure that structures can adequately resist seismic forces during earthquakes. Brick walls must meet specifications for facing, bonding and distance between headers. Masonry must be tested using an in-place shear test that displaces a single brick, then applies weight and checks for movement. Wall anchors are tested and must pass code requirements, and embedded wall bolts get inspected periodically. The exact guidelines change periodically as California adds additional knowledge to its building standards
Improving Older Buildings
Older buildings present a significant challenge regarding their seismic risk. Most cities have identified which properties in their jurisdiction are the most vulnerable, and these properties typically are subject to compulsory retrofitting. The impact of the improvements to building code became evident in the 1987 Whittier Quake, 1991 Sierra Madre Quake, 1992 Landers Quake, and 1994 Northridge Quake. Los Angeles city officials say that more than 200,000 people were living in retrofitted brick buildings when the Northridge Quake hit. Not a single death or injury occurred in more than 37,000 units in 1,300 strengthened buildings. The structures that were built or enhanced under the new, stricter code experienced limited damage, while those structures not retrofitted suffered more considerable damage. Recent earthquakes in California have provided evidence of how efficient the new building codes are when it comes to construction and retrofitting.
Who Pays for Retrofitting?
There are still many older buildings in San Francisco and surrounding cities not yet retrofitted. While it is up to the property owners to arrange to retrofit, individual municipalities can legislate about who pays. In San Francisco, for example, landlords are permitted to retrofit vulnerable buildings and pass the cost to tenants over 20 years. Los Angeles, by contrast, has passed legislation that requires the landlord to pay half. If you aren't sure if the building you work or live is retrofitted, ask your landlord, and phone the city building control department to ask about costs.
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Dana Sparks has been a professional writer since 1990. As a staff reporter, she has written hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles, and she is also the author of two published novels. Sparks holds a Bachelor of Arts in business.
Sparks, Dana. "About the California Building Codes & Earthquakes." Home Guides | SF Gate, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/california-building-codes-earthquakes-2592.html. 11 December 2018.
Sparks, Dana. (2018, December 11). About the California Building Codes & Earthquakes. Home Guides | SF Gate. Retrieved from http://homeguides.sfgate.com/california-building-codes-earthquakes-2592.html
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I love sharing the beauty of mothers, children and families as they welcome new life into the world. The subjects of these photos have honored me, allowing my presence as a part of this powerful, intimate life transition.
If you are expecting or are welcoming a new child into your life, I would love to help you make a treasured record of your process. These photos become heirlooms, cherished as a legacy for generations to come.


Crowning is one of the most fun parts of pageantry. Every pageant girl remembers her crowning moment. At Goodwin Photography, we enjoy capturing queens in their crowns and or banners. These photos are a great way to look back on a memorable moment in your pageant career. They also come in handy during your reign for autograph cards, program book pictures, and farewell videos.


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package org.apache.flink.table.planner.plan.nodes.exec.stream;

import org.apache.flink.table.api.TableConfig;
import org.apache.flink.table.api.TableEnvironment;
import org.apache.flink.table.planner.utils.StreamTableTestUtil;
import org.apache.flink.table.planner.utils.TableTestBase;

import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.Test;

/** Test json serialization for over aggregate. */
public class OverAggregateJsonPlanTest extends TableTestBase {
    private StreamTableTestUtil util;
    private TableEnvironment tEnv;

    @Before
    public void setup() {
        util = streamTestUtil(TableConfig.getDefault());
        tEnv = util.getTableEnv();
        String srcTableDdl =
                "CREATE TABLE MyTable (\n"
                        + "  a int,\n"
                        + "  b varchar,\n"
                        + "  c bigint,\n"
                        + "  rowtime timestamp(3),\n"
                        + "  proctime as PROCTIME(),\n"
                        + "  watermark for rowtime as rowtime"
                        + ") with (\n"
                        + "  'connector' = 'values',\n"
                        + "  'bounded' = 'false')";
        tEnv.executeSql(srcTableDdl);
    }

    @Test
    public void testProctimeBoundedDistinctWithNonDistinctPartitionedRowOver() {
        String sinkTableDdl =
                "CREATE TABLE MySink (\n"
                        + "  a varchar,\n"
                        + "  b bigint,\n"
                        + "  c bigint,\n"
                        + "  d bigint,\n"
                        + "  e bigint\n"
                        + ") with (\n"
                        + "  'connector' = 'values',\n"
                        + "  'sink-insert-only' = 'false',\n"
                        + "  'table-sink-class' = 'DEFAULT')";
        tEnv.executeSql(sinkTableDdl);
        String sql =
                "insert into MySink SELECT b,\n"
                        + "    COUNT(a) OVER (PARTITION BY b ORDER BY proctime\n"
                        + "        ROWS BETWEEN 2 PRECEDING AND CURRENT ROW) AS cnt1,\n"
                        + "    SUM(a) OVER (PARTITION BY b ORDER BY proctime\n"
                        + "        ROWS BETWEEN 2 PRECEDING AND CURRENT ROW) AS sum1,\n"
                        + "    COUNT(DISTINCT a) OVER (PARTITION BY b ORDER BY proctime\n"
                        + "        ROWS BETWEEN 2 preceding AND CURRENT ROW) AS cnt2,\n"
                        + "    sum(DISTINCT c) OVER (PARTITION BY b ORDER BY proctime\n"
                        + "        ROWS BETWEEN 2 preceding AND CURRENT ROW) AS sum2\n"
                        + "FROM MyTable";
        util.verifyJsonPlan(sql);
    }

    @Test
    public void testProctimeBoundedDistinctPartitionedRowOver() {
        String sinkTableDdl =
                "CREATE TABLE MySink (\n"
                        + "  a bigint,\n"
                        + "  b bigint,\n"
                        + "  c bigint\n"
                        + ") with (\n"
                        + "  'connector' = 'values',\n"
                        + "  'sink-insert-only' = 'false',\n"
                        + "  'table-sink-class' = 'DEFAULT')";
        tEnv.executeSql(sinkTableDdl);
        String sql =
                "insert into MySink SELECT c,\n"
                        + "    COUNT(DISTINCT a) OVER (PARTITION BY c ORDER BY proctime\n"
                        + "        ROWS BETWEEN 2 PRECEDING AND CURRENT ROW) AS cnt1,\n"
                        + "    SUM(DISTINCT a) OVER (PARTITION BY c ORDER BY proctime\n"
                        + "        ROWS BETWEEN 2 PRECEDING AND CURRENT ROW) AS sum1\n"
                        + "FROM MyTable";
        util.verifyJsonPlan(sql);
    }

    @Test
    public void testProcTimeBoundedPartitionedRangeOver() {
        String sinkTableDdl =
                "CREATE TABLE MySink (\n"
                        + "  a bigint,\n"
                        + "  b double\n"
                        + ") with (\n"
                        + "  'connector' = 'values',\n"
                        + "  'sink-insert-only' = 'false',\n"
                        + "  'table-sink-class' = 'DEFAULT')";
        tEnv.executeSql(sinkTableDdl);
        String sql =
                "insert into MySink SELECT a,\n"
                        + "    AVG(c) OVER (PARTITION BY a ORDER BY proctime\n"
                        + "        RANGE BETWEEN INTERVAL '2' HOUR PRECEDING AND CURRENT ROW) AS avgA\n"
                        + "FROM MyTable";
        util.verifyJsonPlan(sql);
    }

    @Test
    public void testProcTimeBoundedNonPartitionedRangeOver() {
        String sinkTableDdl =
                "CREATE TABLE MySink (\n"
                        + "  a bigint,\n"
                        + "  b bigint\n"
                        + ") with (\n"
                        + "  'connector' = 'values',\n"
                        + "  'sink-insert-only' = 'false',\n"
                        + "  'table-sink-class' = 'DEFAULT')";
        tEnv.executeSql(sinkTableDdl);
        String sql =
                "insert into MySink SELECT a,\n"
                        + "    COUNT(c) OVER (ORDER BY proctime\n"
                        + "        RANGE BETWEEN INTERVAL '10' SECOND PRECEDING AND CURRENT ROW)\n"
                        + " FROM MyTable";
        util.verifyJsonPlan(sql);
    }

    @Test
    public void testProcTimeUnboundedPartitionedRangeOver() {
        String sinkTableDdl =
                "CREATE TABLE MySink (\n"
                        + "  a bigint,\n"
                        + "  b bigint,\n"
                        + "  c bigint\n"
                        + ") with (\n"
                        + "  'connector' = 'values',\n"
                        + "  'sink-insert-only' = 'false',\n"
                        + "  'table-sink-class' = 'DEFAULT')";
        tEnv.executeSql(sinkTableDdl);
        String sql =
                "insert into MySink SELECT c,\n"
                        + "    COUNT(a) OVER (PARTITION BY c ORDER BY proctime RANGE UNBOUNDED PRECEDING) AS cnt1,\n"
                        + "    SUM(a) OVER (PARTITION BY c ORDER BY proctime RANGE UNBOUNDED PRECEDING) AS cnt2\n"
                        + "FROM MyTable";
        util.verifyJsonPlan(sql);
    }

    @Test
    public void testRowTimeBoundedPartitionedRowsOver() {
        String sinkTableDdl =
                "CREATE TABLE MySink (\n"
                        + "  a bigint,\n"
                        + "  b bigint\n"
                        + ") with (\n"
                        + "  'connector' = 'values',\n"
                        + "  'sink-insert-only' = 'false',\n"
                        + "  'table-sink-class' = 'DEFAULT')";
        tEnv.executeSql(sinkTableDdl);
        String sql =
                "insert into MySink SELECT c,\n"
                        + "    COUNT(a) OVER (PARTITION BY c ORDER BY rowtime\n"
                        + "        ROWS BETWEEN 5 preceding AND CURRENT ROW)\n"
                        + "FROM MyTable";
        util.verifyJsonPlan(sql);
    }

    @Test
    public void testProcTimeBoundedPartitionedRowsOverWithBuiltinProctime() {
        String sinkTableDdl =
                "CREATE TABLE MySink (\n"
                        + "  a bigint,\n"
                        + "  b bigint,\n"
                        + "  c bigint\n"
                        + ") with (\n"
                        + "  'connector' = 'values',\n"
                        + "  'sink-insert-only' = 'false',\n"
                        + "  'table-sink-class' = 'DEFAULT')";
        tEnv.executeSql(sinkTableDdl);
        String sql =
                "insert into MySink SELECT a, "
                        + "  SUM(c) OVER ("
                        + "    PARTITION BY a ORDER BY proctime() ROWS BETWEEN 4 PRECEDING AND CURRENT ROW), "
                        + "  MIN(c) OVER ("
                        + "    PARTITION BY a ORDER BY proctime() ROWS BETWEEN 4 PRECEDING AND CURRENT ROW) "
                        + "FROM MyTable";
        util.verifyJsonPlan(sql);
    }
}

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I am a self taught manga artist and enjoy creative problem solving. I also enjoy creating and/or aiding in the telling of stories. My interest are mainly in horror art and dark illustrations/themes however I am fully capable of making joyous illustrations as well. I have illustrated several published children's books as well as a proposal book.


AAU 101: Ranking? What ranking?
When the University of Missouri named the new medical school dean a week or so ago, my editor suggested I add a line or two about where the new dean�s home institution, Tulane University in New Orleans, stands within the Association of American Universities.
�I�m really sorry, but there is no such thing as a ranking within the AAU,� a spokesperson for Tulane told me.
What? You�re joking, right? What in the world have we been talking about these last few months then?
Sometimes it takes eight months into the job to learn something really, really important, apparently. I wanted to share what I found, and explain how unique MU is for being open about this alleged ranking that its peers keep under wraps.
A few years ago, under the leadership of MU Chancellor Brady Deaton, the discussion began about how the Columbia campus was struggling, arguably. They needed to be doing better within the AAU. Deaton, and UM System President Tim Wolfe, spoke openly about MU ranking 32 out of the 34 public schools in the AAU.
Deaton, Wolfe and now Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin all speak openly about a goal, too. MU wants to be ranked No. 28 out of the 34 public schools by 2018.
So how could this Tulane spokesperson tell me there�s no such thing as a ranking?
My first email was to Hank Foley, executive vice president of academic affairs for the UM System as well as the senior vice chancellor for research and graduate studies at MU.
Foley said he and other MU administrators �know exactly where we�re ranked, and we�re not where we should be.� Administrators at other schools know to, even if they choose to keep it quiet.
The stress - which possibly caused the openness about MU�s ranking, though I�m just guessing - for some AAU schools about their performance came after the University of Nebraska at Lincoln was given the proverbial boot from the association in 2011.
With faculty being so key in where a university would rank because so many indicators depend on them, why not be open and deliberate about where your university stands, Chancellor Loftin pointed out to me Friday.
�I was a little surprised, and pleasantly so, that Chancellor Deaton had been so transparent about sharing this information all the way down the line,� Loftin said. At Texas A&M University, his former employer, the conversation about A&M�s ranking didn�t go past the dean level.
Loftin said that he is unaware of any school that speaks openly about its ranking like MU does. Out of curiosity, I called a few regional AAU public schools, including the ever-rivaled University of Kansas. A voicemail response from a spokesman indicated they don�t discuss it either.
Somewhere along the process here, I reached out to the AAU to see if, by chance, I could see this elusive ranking list. Worth a shot, I thought.
Barry Toiv, AAU vice president for public affairs, informed me that information isn�t public, which I expected.
The closest we�ll really get to knowing the rankings is looking at and comparing research funding through the National Science Foundation, Toiv and Foley both told me. I�ve included some of that data in the sidebar, but I have to stress that I have no way of knowing how much of an indicator this really is to actual rankings. The most up-to-date data on the NSF site is from fiscal year 2012.
The second document is only Missouri schools, public and private. MU has about $240 million in research dollars from fiscal year 2012. Washington University in St. Louis, the only other AAU school in Missouri, sits at about $706 million. WashU is a private school so, in a way, that is comparing apples and oranges. That�s why MU administrators are concerned about their standing among other public schools, because this is how well those private institutions sit in terms of research dollars alone.


A very effective stretch for the neck which stretches multiple muscles along the neck.
(1) Place one hand on your head and the other hand behind your back.
(2) Your hand on your back remains stable while you pull and stretch with the hand on your head.
Different Positions: once you feel the stretch has been effective then change the place of the hand on your head (either towards the face or the back of the head) and stretch again in another direction. You can effectively do this stretch with your hand in 5-10 different positions.
The hand behind the back: this ensures that your shoulder does not get pulled up with the stretch. As an alternative you can hold a weight in your hand or you can also hold onto the bottom of a chair if seated.
Lie on the floor, bring your knees up and hold them with your hands. Gently pull your knees close to your chest (you should feel a stretch through your upper and lower back). You can gently lift your neck to increase the stretch.


Burns are when there is tissue damage done to a person. This tissue damage can be due to chemicals, heat, electricity, and radiation. Burns are common, and they can happen when you are doing something simple around the house, such as cooking or styling your hair, but some burns, depending on what happened, can be life threatening depending on the degree, location and treatment of a burn. Burns are categorized by location, amount of area burned, and how deep the burn is, which is called the degree.
Common classifications of burns are known as first, second, third, and forth degree burns. This is categorized by the symptoms and depth of the burn. First degree burns are the epidermis skin layer only and some of the symptoms you will have will be pain, tender, warm, and redness. A common type of first-degree burn is a sunburn from being outside. Second degree burns include the epidermis layer like the first-degree burn, but also the dermis layer of the skin. Symptoms you can have are swelling, redness, white color skin, pain, and blisters. Common causes of second-degree burns are sunburns that have caused blisters or if you encounter a hot object momentarily, such as when cooking or styling hair, chemical, electrical, and flames. Third degree burns go to the deep subcutaneous fat tissue layer. With third degree burns you can have numbness, destroyed nerve endings, charred look with black, brown, white, and red layers. Forth degree burns go past the layers of the skin and advance to the fat, muscle, and bone. Symptoms of a forth degree burn can be skin that is completely gone or severely charred, colored black, brown, red, white, and there is no physical pain.
Not only are there the complications with the skin being destroyed but there are other complications that can happen. These complications can include dehydration, loss of blood, low body temperature, scaring, mental anguish, fractures, bone, joint, and muscle problems. Also, two major complications that can happen is infection and respiratory problems. Infection, such as sepsis, can happen if the burn is not properly treated, which can then cause death or other problems. Respiratory problems become problematic when there is smoke and gas inhalation. Common respiratory problems are pulmonary edema, pleural effusion, and pneumonia. All of these are monitored by help of the radiographic department by taking radiograph of the patient's chest.
Treating burns is very important so further complications do add to the current complications. First degree burns are commonly treated at home and normally take five to ten days to heal. You can relieve pain and help healing time with proper ointment and aloe placed on the burn. Second degree burns can be treated at home or in the doctor's office depending on the area in which is burned. They can take two to three weeks to heal if made sure the area is cleaned daily and dressed as well as proper ointment placed on the area. When you have blisters with the second-degree burn do not burst them as it can cause an infection in the exposed area; however, if they do burst on their own, properly clean and cover the blister. When a person has a third and fourth degree burn it can take months for the area to heal and it may not heal like it was previously and could have scarring and different coloration. These burns need medical treatment. They will first check your respiration and fluid levels, then they will prepare to clean the burn removing any dead tissue. Pain will be controlled by medication and there will be also antibiotics given to help prevent the spread of infection. Depending on the severity of the burn you may have to go to a special burn center to recover. There may have to be skin grafts, plastic surgery, or even amputation depending on the burn and any symptoms from that burn. Part of the healing process may require physical or occupational therapy. In some cases, and degree of burns and complications, there is the possibility of death.
When assisting patients with burns that are being treated, you want to make sure you wear the correct personal protective equipment. You must have a mask, cap, gown, and proper hand hygiene including cloves. In some cases, if the degree of burn is bad and there is possible infection, you want to make sure you are using sterile precautions. Burn patients may come to radiology for multiple reasons and the main would be needing chest radiographs due to respiratory problems. There may also be a need if any possible fractures or foreign objects the patient may have. When working with a burn patient make sure the clean tech is working with the patient and dirty tech is working with all the equipment. Use more than one person to help move patient and use a transfer sheet. If patient is able to move, ask them to help if possible. If there is time before the exam, ask the nurse or doctor if it is possible to give the patient pain medication before the exam as they will need to move, and this can cause pain to the patient.
Burns are very common, and the outcome of burns can be more than we think. They can be as small as a scar to as large as possible skin grafts or amputation. In the worst cases it can cause death. The possibility of other complications and death can be a scary thing but knowing about burns and how to work with patients that have burns can help lessen the complications and allow the healing to start. Overall burns can heal fast within a couple days to taking as long as months and even years, depending on the degree.


This is the only pair of bikinis I'm buying this season.* They're high waisted, paisley, the BEST colour. How could you not like these?
And then I convert the pounds to the Aussie dollar and I discover they're $52. I don't think my day could get any better. Bit shallow, I know.
Loads more bikini/one-piece reviews to come. This is just a little taste.
Oh and if you're needing a kaftan, check out some bargain options here.
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*that can't be guaranteed because there are so many pretty bathers out there!


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Q: In selenuim webdriver - I want to select 25 check boxes with the same id for them but with different values In selenuim webdriver - I want to select 25 check boxes with the same id for them but with different values. The webpage that Im trying to automate is having 25 chexk boxes with same id as "chkDelete" with different values as below.
<input id="chkDelete" class="clsCheckBox" type="checkbox" value="1" name="chkDelete">
<input id="chkDelete" class="clsCheckBox" type="checkbox" value="2" name="chkDelete">
<input id="chkDelete" class="clsCheckBox" type="checkbox" value="3" name="chkDelete">

....upto 25.
And I have tried with this code but its not working as expected.
if ((!driver.findElement(By.id("chkDelete")).isSelected())
    && (driver.findElement(By.id("chkDelete")).getAttribute("value") == "4")) {
    driver.findElement(By.id("chkDelete")).click();
}

Someone kindly help

A: Use the following code :
List <WebElement> deleteCheckbox = driver.findElements(By.id("chkDelete"));

for(WebElement checkDelete : deleteCheckbox)
{

   if(!checkDelete.isSelected())
   {
      checkDelete.click();
   }

}

A: To click the checkbox with the value 4 as per your example:
List<WebElement> boxes = driver.findElements(By.Id("chkDelete"));
for(WebElement box : boxes) {
    if(box.getAttribute("value") == "4") {
        if(!box.isSelected()) {
            box.click();
        }
    }
}

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Did Spock say why he's going to Boston?
Pradeep waved goodbye to Johnny.
You won't need to tell Milo anything.
Maurice is up for promotion.
Prakash pretended to be busy.
Horst and Alf both enjoy playing basketball.
Meeks is arrogant and thinks that he's better than all of his coworkers.
I thought Kurt would be in Boston by now.
Erwin expects too much of Part.
Marci's hair is very long.
I don't think I want to see Deborah again.
Does Lar have mental problems?
I told Ric to ignore it.
Sanjay said that I should leave.
Surya seems busier than usual.
Eileen and Roderick agreed to postpone the party for a week.
Daniel speaks French much better than he speaks English.
Wolfgang had a hard time finding work.
Peter could see Vijay's house in the distance.
I wish I hadn't given Ravindranath my phone number.
No one knows his address but Kris.
Van didn't need to tell me that. I already knew that.
Blayne has been telling everyone you hate Jeanette.
When Stephe crested the hill, he had a commanding view of the valley below.
Vilhelm is my first name.
I saw Teri a few minutes ago and he looked tired.
Ramiro helped us paint the fence.


I am BEYOND honored to have made Top Online Engineering Degree's Ultimate DIY Library: 100 Blogs to Help You Build or Make Anything.
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WOW Anna Rose this is so great! How did you find out that you were on the list?
Amazing! Enjoy reading and trying things you post! I love the way you made the headband flower! I've made my own so far but I love the felt idea! You are BEyond creative!!!!


Discussion in 'iPhone and iPad Games' started by wfeebo, Jun 30, 2016.
A magic hole and a magic ball are attracted to each other, but can not see and touch each other. Let's together with opening mind with less baffle or wall to put the magic ball back into the magic hole.
Carefully prepared 60 levels, so you can find a sense of accomplishment in this seemingly simple but challenging game!
A magic hole and a magic ball are attracted to each other, but can not see and touch each other. Let's together with opening mind with less baffle or wall to put the magic ball back into the magic hole. Carefully prepared 60 levels, so you can find a sense of accomplishment in this seemingly simple but challenging game! 1, The ball into the hole, complete the level, and then you can unlock the next level. 2, The ball out of screen, level is failure, can repeat again, and you can also challenge the other level which has been unlocked. 3, Level playing time is limit of 30 seconds, more than 30 seconds, the level is failure. The time progress bar on the top of screen. 4, The level of difficulty is divided into: Easy and Hard. 5, Support sharing functions, you can share the results to your friends.


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Indian NIA raids leave valley businesses apprehensive
ISLAMABAD: The businessmen have said that the anti-trade policies of the Indian authorities have left the entire business community disinterested in continuing trade via cross-border routes.
Community leaders, many of them insecure due to the Indian National Investigation Agency (NIA) raids on top businessmen, told media that cross-LoC trade is on a perpetual decline with more traders discontinuing their normal business through these routes, reported.
The Chairman of Cross LoC Traders Union, Asif Lone, said the continuous ignorance and clampdown by the Indian government and its agencies have reduced the number of registered businessmen to just 15 from 638.
"The diminishing numbers itself speak how much has trade flourished at LoC. We are now in the firm belief that we were just made victims of CBMs, and there was no sincerity from government in doing so. We were offered verbal assurances when there was a craze among government corridors to start the trade, and now when government agencies are themselves creating an atmosphere of insecurity, expecting government to do better is just futile unless they sincerely do so," he added.
He said that the puppet Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti too gave assurances last month of several facilities like a banking centre, scanners etc. to be provided for hassle-free trade between the two parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
"But they were all verbal assurances, and nothing happened on ground. The sincerity of the government to flourish trade relations between the two countries can be gauged from the fact that earlier, there used to be more than 30 trucks running on the route on a daily basis, and now the number is between eight to 10," he said.
The President of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) Javed Ahmad Tenga, said that due to lack of facilities, the business community was facing a number of problems in doing hassle-free trade, and that is probably the main cause of the diminishing cross-LoC trade.
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Powered by your smartphone which some say is more powerful than the computers that sent a rocket to the moon. Well at least that's what I heard.
The Merge VR offers you a symbiotic experience when combined with your incredibly smart phone that takes you out of this world... and into the world of VR.
The Merge VR is beautifully presented in a hard casing. On the front of the box it states for 14years + and they would have gotten away without putting it on there if wasn't for you meddling kids. On the back we have lots of product information and key features.
First impressions of the Merge is that that its actually quite surprising. At a glance it looks like rigid plastic, but it isn't. It is in fact its made from a soft touch foam which makes is quite flexible, durable, easy to clean and arguably the most comfortably VR headset known to mankind!..to date.
Also Merge have left space for headphone wires or even your charge cable. As well as a removable door to allow you to utilise Augmented Reality. What is that I hear you say? Watch my video on the MS Hololens to find out. Inside this visor you will see two high quality adjustable lenses. That can be calibrated perfectly so you can get precisely the perfect picture for your pupils.
I have to say when viewing VR with Merge the lenses are so good that if you're watching a less than HD quality video. You can see every individual pixel. 4K 360 videos will look stunning. But if you fancy a laugh watch me trying to start a German Mexican wave in 360 outside the Gamescom in Germany 2015.
The Merge Vr comes with an additional support strap that fits over the top of your head in case you have a particularly heavy smartphone like my oneplus 2 . Also you can get your hands on a Wii style wireless remote as an optional extra that brings you hands into play. I just want to say a big thank you to Merge VR and our friends from Virtual Umbrella for hooking this up. If you're working on anything VR related hit them up! they'll help you out and might make you a cup of tea.
So if you're looking for maybe the most most comfortable, durable, affordable VR headset. Designed with to fit pretty much any smartphone inside and delivers a VR experience that will blow your mind.You should check out the Merge VR and that won't be problem. If you're under 14 you better ask an adult for super-vision.
A ground breaking new technology from Microsoft! Up until now this was almost unheard of. The future looks very interesting....and even more interesting through the Hololens....check it out!


If the ambient temperature has changed by several degrees since the last time Self Compensation, Quick Compensation or Pointing Compensation was last run, the backsight error as reported from the Angular Accuracy checks may have changed and no longer be in tolerance. A new compensation should be run. A temperature change of this nature may have also affected the overall alignment between the tracker and the object being measured due to temperature thermal expansion / contraction of the object and or stand that the tracker is mounted on. A Device Move or New Device Position should be used to correct for this.


One glance at Professor Diane Kendrick is all it takes — you immediately know she's an artist. As she sits, walks and talks, she exudes her own elegantly composed and graceful style, with a strong sense of color, texture, presentation. Even as a very small child, she says, she had an awareness of beauty outdoors.
She adds this interesting note: "When we hear from our graduates, we're amazed at how they work art into other areas. That is, even if they've ended up in fields other than teaching or doing art, they're still creating in some respects — perhaps as a chef, for instance. They find ways to be creative." It's not surprising to hear her talk about art graduates. As she sits in her office, she is surrounded by art gifts that students have made for her, many of them after they have graduated.
"I knew I had to be an artist when I saw the chalk talks. I was 7 years old." That's Professor Robert Marsh, explaining his calling as an artist.
In his residual Alabama accent, as comfy as a rockin' chair, he explains chalk talks: "It was in the Baptist church on Wednesday nights. There were visiting teacher-preachers, and they would come in and tell the stories of the Bible. As they told these colorful stories, they also drew them in chalk. Right there, as they were talking, they would draw the various elements of the stories. I was absolutely enamored — of the chalk — and I knew that drawing is what I wanted to do." So he did. He started using a pencil, even drawing some 3-D things, and then moved on to a piece of slate propped on an easel.
He's still drawing — exhibiting and selling his work — and, of course, teaching. "If you want to make art and have a steady income," he says, "then a small school is definitely the place to be." He feels that the large universities are too competitive — one department against the other, all the time.
"All of the administrations here over the years have been totally supportive of the arts. Averett is terrific." Marsh also has praise for the other faculty members at Averett. "What a great blend of people we have here," he says, "They know their stuff, and they REALLY love to teach! Wow!
His endless enthusiasm is matched by his humor. "Art and humor have been the two biggest communicators for me," he says, "and that's why I love to teach. I have a captive audience." He adds that way back when he graduated from high school, his motto, "If you take life too seriously, you won't get out alive," was under his photo in the yearbook.
"A Day In the Life 2001" was featured in a book entitled "True Colors: Meditations on the American Spirit." The book is a special tribute put together by the Meridian International Center in Washington D.C. after 9-11.


Full disclaimer: the Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition is a UK-only offering. So why even cover it? Why not, we say. Perhaps the closest thing we'll get across the Pond is this limited-edition Focus RS.
Evolving from the ST-3 trim level, only 600 units of Ford's popular little pocket rocket in the Performance Edition variant painted in Deep Orange will be made available — correct, not on-sale in North America.
Putting down 197-hp and 214 lb.ft of torque via an efficient 1.5L EcoBoost with 3-cylinders, this Fiesta ST will hit 144 mph or 232 km/h and sprint 0-60 in a respectable 6.5-seconds. This isn't exactly mind blasting but in the cockpit of a small hatch like this, it might feel a lot faster (and fun).
Rolling 18-inch wheels about 15 pounds lighter than stock and painted in what Ford calls Magnetite, this microcar is tuned to deliver proper driving dynamics; a fun little track car equipped with steel damper housings paired to Ford Performance springs and coilover suspension.
The car sits 15mm lower at the front and 10mm in the back, providing the 3-door Fiesta optimal dynamics to hit those tight corners; Ford Performance put this special edition Fiesta ST through the paces at Nurburgring.
Our UK friends can expect deliveries Fall 2019, with a price point of £3,000 over the standard ST-3 level which goes for about £22,450.


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Q: Mysql pivot table check same column for two value at the same time I have pivot table with the following structure:
|  keyx  |  value |  name  |  id  |  form_no  |
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| hour   |   01   |  Ali   |   12 | 100000001 |
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| min    |   00   |  Ahmad |   17 | 100000001 |
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| hour1  |   03   | John   |   21 | 100000001 |
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| min1   |   01   | Mike   |   33 | 100000001 |
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| hour   |   01   | Homa   |  76  | 100000002 |
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| min    |   02   | Omid   |  73  | 100000002 |

Now i want to select name,id,form_no from table(my_table) but check if keyx = 'hour' and value = '01' and keyx = 'min' AND value = 'oo' and form_no = '100000001'. SO how can i use may be WHERE CASE or WHERE IF for this. Thanks for any guide and help.

A: Try like this:-
select name,id,form_no from table(my_table) where keyx in ('hour','min') and value in (01,00) and form_no= 100000001;


Elite Dangerous update 1.27 is now available for players on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. According to the official Elite Dangerous 1.27 patch notes, the latest big update comes with new features, changes as well as resolves various bug fixes and made some gameplay changes. In addition, the Elite Dangerous version 1.27 also includes stability and performance improvements.
Previously, an update was released with a long list of fixes and improvements. Unfortunately, many players are still experiencing a number of issues while playing the game. Today's Elite Dangerous patch 1.27 update is expected to fix these issues. Check out more details below.
Added fixes for crashing issues with Elite Dangerous update 1.27.
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One of the panels at the Aug. 24 Small and Micro-Business Conference discussed "Construction, Goods, Services and Business Solutions." GWYNETH J. SAUNDERS
The two most important things that make a business successful are a solid business plan and passion.
Speakers at the 2019 Small and Micro-Business Conference repeated those points as they addressed nearly 60 small business owners and prospective entrepreneurs, mostly women and minorities, at a free conference hosted Aug. 24 by the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs.
"Knowledge is what makes you strong. Relationship is what makes you strong," said Delores Dacosta, executive director for the commission. "When you're strong, our communities are strong. When you are a healthy business owner, you add value to the economy."
Any small business owner or entrepreneur-to-be who wanted to know something about starting, maintaining and expanding their companies had resources of all kinds at the conference.
Presentations included details about opportunity zones, government contracts and certificates, contracting and licensing, federal bonding, business incubators, a start-up delivery service and, as one speaker said, the subject everyone was waiting for - a panel on "Where's the Money?"
Amador Rivera addressed passion, as a member of a panel that discussed business opportunities and challenges in providing construction, goods, services and business solutions.
He began a painting company 20 years ago on Hilton Head Island. He is now president of Alfa Ce Inc., a full-service commercial and residential drywall and painting company.
"Every person I have seen stepping out in front of you has one pattern and that is passion," Rivera said. "You have to be passionate in what you do. Otherwise, you are wasting your time."
River said one must be passionate because problems will arise along the way. "Someone is going to tell you 'no,' or you're going to have a bunch of paperwork to fill out," he said. "So you need to make sure that you take that pill every morning and tell yourself you are going to be passionate."
Like some other speakers, when he wanted to start his company, Rivera found information resources in short supply.
"I didn't have what we're having right now, today. Nobody was helping. I looked around and I had to pay to go to seminars. And there were seminars all over the place," he said. "I had to drive all over to Columbia, Raleigh, Jacksonville, because there was nothing around there to help me."
Kimani Davis, owner of Mercy Construction LLC, had his past as well as a shortage of readily available information working against him. A convicted felon, Davis had a challenge finding work.
What he ended up doing was going into construction, one industry that he said seemed to be the most forgiving for people with prison records.
With the help of the commission and his own determination to find answers, Davis not only found a job, but eventually started his own construction company. He worked his way up from laborer to company owner, becoming superintendent on numerous construction projects, including work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Naval Facilities.
Applying for and getting contracts for such jobs requires certain paperwork - what Rivera referred to when he said an owner needs to maintain that passion to keep wading through documents.
One of those required documents is state certification for small business.
Pam Green, director of the South Carolina Office of Small and Minority Business Contracting and Certification, connects small, minority and women-owned businesses with contracting and procurement opportunities through the state certification process.
"We try to advocate for equitable portions as it relates to some of the state contracting, and help folks learn to leverage some of those contracting opportunities through the certification process," Green said. "It's important that you have a seat at the table. If you're not at the table, that means you're on the menu."
To be state certified, a business must fulfill certain criteria: The business must be minority owned, have an office in South Carolina, must have been in business for a year, and the owner has to own at least 51 percent of that business.
Green said she and her staff make site visits to the businesses during the certification process and ask questions to determine if that person is the bona fide owner and makes the decisions.
As an example, she said a construction company can't state that the owner is a female when all she does is pays the bills and doesn't know anything about the industry.
For some of the attendees, the information was what they sought to support their passion.
Luchanda Genuisy, an up-and-coming travel agent, would like to start her own agency in Bluffton - a business that is missing in this area.
"I wanted to see if there is any grant to help me start my business, as well as giving me the opportunity to network," she said.
Teddy Nesby already owns two businesses - a detailing company and T&T Productions, an entertainment company he operates as DJ T-Grams.
"I'm here to get more knowledge on the whole 'owning my own business' subject," Nesby said. "I'm trying to get information on how to improve my businesses and to network."
Latoya Johnson is an independent contractor in the beauty industry. A cosmetologist, she owns Ahhmazing Touch, specializing in manicures and pedicures, and came to get information on how to build her business.
The conference was directed at small businesses, but a few speakers served as examples of those who had begun small and are now handling multi-million dollar contracts.
Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran journalist and freelance writer living in Bluffton.
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Q: Freemarker assigning escaped ${expression} to a variable I need to assign an escaped ${expression} to a variable in Freemarker
From the question here, it's clear that we can escape the $ sign in this way
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This works perfectly outside Freemarker context, but doesnot working inside. I am trying to do
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But getting the following error:
Template inclusion failed:
You can't use "${" here as you are already in FreeMarker-expression-mode. Thus, instead of ${myExpression}, just write myExpression. (${...} is only needed where otherwise static text is expected, i.e, outside FreeMarker tags and ${...}-s.)
What is the way to achieve this? Thanks in advance.

A: Like this:
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The Real Truth About Pit Bulls
By Scott Smith
Pit Bulls are very strong, that's true. But that's not a crime. That doesn't negate how sweet and lovable they are. We don't hold it against people for being too strong, right? No, we don't. Having said that, people shouldn't just walk up to strange dogs without clearing it with their human family first. That's not a Pit Bull issue, that's just using common sense.
As with people, it's all in the upbringing. Pit Bulls have been tragically exploited as fighting dogs for a long time now. Fighting dogs are thrown on treadmills and forced to tirelessly and endlessly run. Dog fighters do that to increase their dogs' stamina so they can last longer in the ring. Their dogs are underfed and trained to be hostile. If people were faced those same conditions, I'd image they'd be hostile too.
Flashback to 2007 when football star Michael Vick's dog fight operation, Bad Newz Kennels, was raided. Normally, Pit Bulls in these conditions are deemed unable to be rehabilitated and are euthanized. But Best Friends Animal Society and the Bad Rap rescue organization weren't having that. They stepped up and took the majority of the dogs in. 48 of the 51 Pit Bull-type dogs were placed in foster or re-homed. Their recovery caught the eye of the media and earned the name, "Vicktory Dogs"
Layla, a "Vicktory Dog" passed her Canine Good Citizen test in 2013. Image via Best Friends.
As a human dad to five dogs, one being a Pit Bull, I can attest to the sweetness of this breed. I find it quite offensive that Pit Bulls are associated with such fear and violence. Pit Bulls, like other breeds are born innocent. From there, the onus is on people.
History of Pit Bulls – A Quick Look Back
Pit Bulls were created by breeding bulldogs and terriers together. The purpose was to have the strength of the bulldog and agility of the terrier.
The breed's history dates back to the 1800s in the UK, where they were used to bait bulls (bullbaiting). Years later, bullbating was deemed inhumane. In a ironically tragic turn of events, straight-up dog-fighting took its place. People revered the best fighters as heroes.
It was not until 1976 that Congress amended the Animal Welfare Act and made dog-fighting illegal in all 50 states. But by the 1980s, dog-fighting was on the rise. Some think that criminalizing it actually made dog-fighting more appealing to criminals. Others think a 1987 article in Sports Illustrated entitled "The Pit Bull Friend and Killer" influenced the rise of dog-fighting.
Breed Specific Legislation
The increasing public awareness of the horror of dog-fighting and the supposed "dangers" of Pit Bulls gave rise to Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) in the late 1980s. Breed Specific Legislation is a law or ordinance that either bans or restricts ownership of certain dogs based on their appearance. Most BSL affects these breeds (or dogs that resemble them): American Staffordshire Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and English Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, Mastiffs, Dalmatians, German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, Chow Chows, or any mix of these breeds
Hundreds of municipalities have now adopted BSL. However, at least 20 states have passed statutes that forbid their cities and towns from enacting BSL. The issue remains highly contentious.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a study of human fatalities resulting from dog bites. The study concluded that there is no evidence that breed-specific laws make communities safer for people or companion animals. The CDC recommended that dogs be evaluated on an individual basis, not on a breed basis. The study further notes that dog bite statistics can't be fully relied on because they lack context. For example, many dog bites are defensive bites that occur when dogs are trying to defend themselves. But the statistic only picks up the bite, not the nature of the bite. Statistics about which dog breeds are responsible for the largest number of bites are also misleading, since they speak more to the popularity of specific breeds rather than to the breed itself.
Pit Bull rescue, Rocky of Puerto Rico – A Personal Story
It was an ordinary Thursday on November 19th, 2015. I was out walking three of my dogs at a close by park. The next thing I knew, a Pit Bull-mix living on the street approached us.
Originally, I would be quite concerned. As my three dogs and I continued to walk, the pittie followed us. When we stopped, he stopped. Eventually, he walked right up to us and sat down.
I realized this dog was not a threat at all. He was letting me know that he was lost and didn't know how to take care of himself. So I took my three dogs back to the house and came back to the park to sit with him. That was 727 days ago. He's never lived on the street since then.
Rocky is now my best friend. I call him "My Little Big Guy." He's little in the sense that he was a year old when we first met in the park. He's big in the sense that physically, he's a large dog. And he has completed my life. When I'm with him, I'm able to forget about my cares, concerns, and anxieties and do nothing but delight in his enthusiastic companionship. Rocky is a living illustration of the question, "Who rescued whom?" Indeed, he rescued me.
Editor's bio:
Scott Smith is the pet editor for ConsumersAdvocate.org, as well as a content creator and social media expert. Scott also runs a large animal community, "Everybody Loves Sammy," which he created about seven years ago, and it's known all over the world now. Sammy is one of his 5 dogs. "Everybody Loves Sammy" is just the name now. The community itself is about animals and people from all walks of life. Additionally, Scott created the Dr. Harp Seal community, the "I'm a Pig Man" advocacy message, the Drive With Compassion movement in Puerto Rico and most notably, wrote and recorded "Where is the Geneva Convention for Animals?", which can be heard on SoundCloud by Dr. Harp Seal.
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Netherlands Travel Guide
The Netherlands is located in northwestern Europe, bordering Germany in the east, Belgium in the south, and the North Sea in the west and the north. It also has island territories in the Caribbean and the West Indies. Together with Aruba, Sint-Maarten, and Curaçao – which all have their own parliaments – it forms the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It's a co-founder de European Union, the G-10, the NATO, the World Trade Organization and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
But it's also a great holiday destination and if you're planning a trip to the Netherlangs, this Netherlands travel guide can help.
Netherlands travel guide: quick facts
Holland or Netherlands?
Provinces of the Netherlands
How to travel to the Netherlands
How to travel around the Netherlands
Independent travel around the Netherlands
Organized and group travel around the Netherlands
What to pack for the Netherlands
What to pack for the Netherlands in summer
What to pack for the Netherlands in winter
What to pack for the Netherlands in spring and fall
The best time to travel to the Netherlands
What to eat in the Netherlands
15 of the biggest events in the Netherlands
Bank holidays in the Netherlands
Where to stay in the Netherlands
Don't forget travel insurance
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The use of cash and cards in the Netherlands
Calling abroad, WiFi and data use in the Netherlands
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Size: 41,543 km² or 16,039 sq mi.
People living there: more than 16,856,000.
Capital: Amsterdam but the government resides in Den Haag.
Governmental structure: parlimantary democracy within a constitutional monarchy.
National day: King's Day on April 27.
Time zone: Central European Standard Time (CEST) / GMT+1.
Currency: euro (EUR).
Power voltage and socket type(s): 230V, plug types F and C. If these don't match with your devices, make sure to bring a universal adapter.
Official religion(s)/Freedom of religion: Freedom of religion. About half of Dutch citizens are not religious followed by Roman Catholic, Protestant, Islam, and other religions.
Official language(s) and general knowledge of English: Dutch is the official language. English is widely spoken as are German and French.
Drives on this side: right.
International driver's licence accepted? Yes.
Phone code: 0031.
Want some more quick facts about the Netherlands? Check out these 70 interesting facts.
In English, "Holland" is often used when the country the Netherlands is meant but the two aren't the same. The region of Holland used to consist out of what we now know as the provinces of North and South Holland (see below for more info on the provinces).
However, the Dutch tourism board itself advertises the country as "Holland" and goes by the name "Visit Holland" abroad and so the term is widely accepted to talk about the country as a whole, although doing so might not be appreciated by the Dutch living outside of North and South Holland.
The Netherlands has 12 different provinces which each have their own governing bodies and provincial capitals.
1. Zeeland
The province of Zeeland lies in the northwest of the Netherlands and borders Belgium. It's known for its wide and far-stretching beaches, making it a popular summer destination for Dutch people and foreigners alike. The capital Middelburg lies in the center of the province and is fun to stroll around because of the many small historical houses. You can easily combine it with the coast on a weekend getaway.
2. Zuid-Holland
The province of Zuid-Holland ("South Holland") lies in the west of the Netherlands. Its capital Den Haag or "The Hague" is popular especially in summer because of its proximity to the coast and is often lapsed together with the coastal town of Scheveningen. I also combined the two when I visited The Hague.
The biggest city of Zuid-Holland is multicultural harbor city Rotterdam. Here you'll find food from all over the world, more coffee bars than you'll ever be able to try out, cool street art around every corner, parks that give you a break from the buzz and a summer festival that makes you feel like you're in the Caribbean.
I also love to go shopping in Rotterdam because it has both a large variety in stores and just a whole lot of them. You can easily spend multiple weekends in Rotterdam and not have seen it all.
3. Noord-Holland
The province of Noord-Holland ("North Holland") lies in the northwest of the Netherlands. It is home to the country's capital and most visited city, Amsterdam, but the provincial capital is actually Haarlem. It's a diverse province, showcasing many of the country's icons, such as windmills, cheese markets, and fishing towns. One of the things to do in Noord-Holland is visit the flower park Keukenhof in spring.
The northern tip of this province consists of the wad island of Texel, which you can only reach by ferry and is a popular destination for those who like to hike and bike.
4. Utrecht
The province of Utrecht is the smallest province of the Netherlands and lies in the center of the country. Its capital Utrecht is also its biggest city and makes for a great weekend getaway because of its large cultural, culinary and shopping offer.
Picturesque cities like Spakenburg and Woerden take you back a few centuries while the larger Amersfoort offers a good combination of historical architecture and modern city pleasures. Read about my trip to all three of them.
5. Noord-Brabant
Contrary to what its name might make you think, the province of Noord-Brabant ("North Brabant") lies in the south of the Netherlands, along the border with Belgium. Its capital is 's-Hertogenbosch but the cities of Eindhoven, Tilburg, and Breda, popular with shopaholics and weekend tourists, are bigger.
Aside from its cities, Noord-Brabant also counts five national parks and (at the time of writing) 10 Michelin star restaurants.
6. Limburg
The province of Limburg lies in the southeast of the Netherlands, bordering both Belgium and Germany. The capital Maastricht makes for a great weekend getaway and is also popular as a university city. The town of Roermond is known for its luxury outlet shopping center.
Sometimes, people speak of "Dutch Limburg" to distinguish between this province and the Belgian province of Limburg, which borders it.
7. Gelderland
Gelderland is geographically speaking the biggest province in the Netherlands. It stretches from the middle of the country to the east where it touches Germany.
Being so big, Gelderland has quite a lot to offer. Its capital Arnhem and the city of Nijmegen are popular day trip destinations and the national parks Hoge Veluwe and Veluwezoom draw in nature lovers all-year-round. On top of that, Gelderland is home to quite a few castles and counts (at the time of writing) nine Michelin star restaurants.
8. Overijssel
The province of Overijssel lies in the east of the Netherlands and borders Germany. It's home to some beautiful historic and Hanseatic cities, such as the capital Zwolle, the small Kampen and Deventer, which makes for a great day trip destination.
Another place worth visiting in Overijssel is Giethoorn. This town is also known as the "Venice of the Netherlands" because all of the houses here are located by the water.
9. Flevoland
The province of Flevoland is in the center of the Netherlands and showcases the battle of the Dutch with the sea. The entire province lies about five meters below sea level and was created as the youngest province in the country by reclaiming land on water. One of its two parts, the Flevopolder, is the biggest artificial island in the world that was reclaimed on water.
Flevoland is worth a visit because of its beaches, its natural areas, the capital Lelystad and – wait for it – the biggest flower bulb area in the world. In spring, when all the flowers are blooming, it's really one of the most impressive things to see in the Netherlands.
10. Drenthe
The province of Drenthe lies in the northeast of the Netherlands and borders Germany. The capital is Assen but the province is mostly known for its walking and cycling routes.
11. Friesland
The province of Friesland lies in the north of the Netherlands and is known for how flat and open it is. Its capital Leeuwarden was European Capital of Culture in 2018.
Special about Friesland is that Frys is a governing language there, next to Dutch. Friesland is the only Dutch province that has its own official language. Aside from this, Friesland is also known because of the Elfstedentocht or "Eleven Cities Tour", the biggest ice skating tour in the world of which the 200 km track connects eleven cities in Friesland. Because the track needs to be all natural ice, the competition only takes place during severe winters.
12. Groningen
The province of Groningen lies in the complete north of the Netherlands and borders Germany. Its capital, also named Groningen, is the only bigger city. The rest of the province consists of small historical towns, nature reserves, and coastline. Part of that coastline belongs to the protected Wad Sea World Heritage.
If you're coming from neighboring countries, it's quite easy to travel to the Netherlands by bus. This often won't be the fastest option but it might be the cheapest when you travel with a budget long distance bus company such as Flixbus.
The bigger Dutch cities can easily be reached by train either from other Dutch cities or from neighboring countries. click here for train timetables and prices within Europe.
If you're coming from the UK, it's even possible to travel to the Netherlands by ferry.
DFDS Seaways has a route between Amsterdam and Newcastle.
P&O Ferries goes back and forth between Rotterdam and Hull.
StenaLine takes you from Harwich to Hook of Holland and back.
Look here for an overview of ferry routes and prices to the Netherlands.
If you're coming from a bit further, flying into the Netherlands will be the easiest option. Amsterdam Schiphol is the country's biggest and best-known airport but you could also fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport or Eindhoven Airport.
For a good overview of flight options and prices, check here.
Depending on whether you plan to visit mostly cities or the countryside, traveling around the Netherlands independently is easiest by train or car. Trains run between most cities and if not, the bus is always an alternative.
If you opt to travel around by car, do take into account that you'll have to pay for parking in most of the touristy places but you might find some free spots in the smaller towns.
RentalCars.com compares thousands of rental car providers to make sure you always get the best deal.
If you prefer to travel around the Netherlands in group and with a guide, check out GetYourGuide. They offer a wide range of day tours and Netherlands sightseeing activities.
The Netherlands has a fairly moderate climate with temperatures in winter averaging 3°C and in summer 19°C. Those are just averages, though, as it can certainly get hotter in summer and especially the last few years, temperatures nearing 30°C haven't been uncommon. There are no different climate zones in the Netherlands but it's usually a bit cooler and windier by the coast.
There are no rain or dry seasons, with rainfall being spread rather evenly throughout the year. The months from April until August included are the driest.
The weather in the Netherlands can be quite moody. It can be hot one day and cold the next, sunny in the morning and cloudy in the afternoon. This means that even though you don't need to pack extreme gear, you do need to be prepared for most weather circumstances. No matter what season you go, layers are the key and a rain jacket or umbrella is always a good idea.
Some items you'll specifically want to pack when visiting the Netherlands in summer:
good walking sandals
a refillable water bottle
a warm waterproof coat
comfortable waterproof shoes
a hat
Spring and fall in the Netherlands are a bit comparable, except that the temperatures move in the opposite direction and it tends to rain a bit more in fall. These are the seasons that are moodiest and you'll find yourself walking around in a t-shirt one day while needing a jacket the next.
As long as you pack clothes that are easily combinable so you can layer up, you'll be good to go.
Late Spring and summer are definitely the best time to travel to the Netherlands in terms of the weather but you do need to take into account that most of Europe has school holidays in July and August and so that's also high season. For lower prices and still nice weather, you'll want to go in May, June, or September.
We Belgians have joked about Dutch cuisine for years as it used to consist mostly of snacks and fried bites. Fair is fair, though, and it needs to be said the culinary offer in the Netherlands has evolved tremendously. Not just for what concerns fine dining, but, more importantly, also when it comes to lunch places, casual bistros and hip coffee bars.
If you do want to eat some typical Dutch things, look out for the following.
broodje kroket or a "sandwich croquet" is just that: a bread roll with a croquet inside
poffertjes, like mini fluffy pancakes
apple turnovers, or even more popular, apple pie
stroopwafels, two very thin waffles glued together by a layer of caramel
bitterballen, fried balls of stewy meat
oliebollen or fried dough balls in powdery sugar
stamppot, a combination of mashed potatoes mix with one or two vegetables, usually served with smoked sausage
raw herring
all of the cheese you can find
kibbeling, like fish and chips without the chips
drop, a black, more salty kind of liquorice
snert, a thick pea soup often made with pork, celery, onions and leek
tompoes, a rectangular cream-filled pastry with icing on top
King's Day (April 27) – street and other parties take place to celebrate the King's Birthday and the whole country turns orange
Amsterdam Light Festival, light installations all over the city center (end of November – end of January). For a less crowded event like this, go to Glow Eindhoven, also in November
Scheveningen New Year's Dive (January 1)
Dutch Design Week (October)
Pinkpop, the biggest open-air festival in the Netherlands (first half of June)
Crossing Border, one of Europe's main literature and music festivals (end of October)
Amsterdam Dance Event, the biggest club festival in the world (October)
Heritage Days, a weekend in September on which hundreds of historical sites open their doors to the public
Scheveningen International Fireworks Festival, over a week of spectacle (August)
Rotterdam Unlimited, an exotic festival with music battles, a parade, dance, concerts, and more (August)
On the following days, government offices and most businesses will be closed.
King's Day (April 27)
Liberation Day (May 5)
Pentecost Monday
Second Christmas Day
You find a range of accommodation options all over the Netherlands, from hostels to boutique hotels and cozy rental apartments.
Check Booking.com for a wide selection of hotels at the best prices.
The Netherlands is generally a safe country to travel to but there's always the risk of cancellations, getting ill or breaking your electronic gear while you're traveling there. When those things happen, travel insurance has got you covered. I've had ongoing travel insurance ever since I started traveling to make sure I'm covered for every trip I go on. You can get a free quote here:
The Netherlands is one of the safest countries in the world thanks to its low crime rate. It's ranked number 23 on the Global Peace Index. As in all places, the one thing to look out for as a tourist are pickpockets, but I have to say that I've traveled to the Netherlands dozens of times and never had anything happen to me.
Use common sense and you'll be perfectly fine there.
Debit and credit cards are widely used in the Netherlands. In some cafes and restaurants, they won't even accept cash anymore. Especially the debit card is popular and the Dutch even have a word for "paying with a debit card": pinnen or "to pin". It's called that way because you're always required to enter your pin code when paying with a debit card.
You won't have trouble finding an ATM around most towns and cities but I do always recommend carrying a little cash just in case.
Those with a SIM card from an EU country don't have to pay roaming charges when calling, texting, or using data in the Netherlands. The same goes for some global phone plans.
If you want to know what you're paying at all times and be sure of a connection, check out Skyroam.
Skyroam offers both day passes and monthly subscriptions providing you with 4G on your trips. I've been using their daily passes not just when I travel outside the EU (no roaming charges for me in the EU) but also as a backup for when I think I'll go over my phone's data plan.
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Tipping is by no means obligatory in the Netherlands but it is appreciated, especially in the restaurant industry. For a more detailed breakdown of who to tip what, read this post.
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France, Paris XXVII: Place de la Concorde and Guillotines
After stopping at magnificent Grand and Petit Palaises we continued to Champs-Élysées boulevard. We continued to Louvre. Soon we got to monumental Place de la Concorde square, or Guillotines square as it is referred to by locals.
Our tour of Paris got some momentum. We started to realize the context. The history of Paris was not only beautiful architecture, or ideal and good kings. It was about fights as well. One of the most well-known was was French Revolution. It took place during the times of greedy King Louis XVI and his arrogant wife Marie Antoinetta. It was the time when upper echelons of the society lived luxurious life and the poor people suffered and had nothing to eat. This disproportion escalated to mass revolt of the common folk. First, the people plundered Les Invalides. There army had more then 30000 of arms, yet with no gunpowder. Then the people moved to Bastilla where it freed prisoners and replenished gunpowder. It was only a step away from capturing the king. He was stripped of all his titles and thus became an ordinary man - citizen Louis Capet. Then he was beheaded. Similar or the same fate was upon other 3000 aristocrats, Maria Antoinetta included. First, they were imprisoned in La Conciergerie and then executed. This is, in short, how retaliation for grievances of the aristocracy was done the people.
Square where blood was spilled
Perhaps you ask why we remember the French Revolution and how it is related to Place de la Concorde? Place de la Concorde was Louis XV's pride. He built there an equestrian statue of himself. It was a symbol of power. The square had been built for eleven years and carried his name. For the French it was, however, a symbol of poverty and suffering. It became unbearable during the reign of the new king. Many thousands died.
It has been estimated that almost 40 000 people were executed on this square, including the king. Blood was hard to wash from the paving thus it was repaved later.
Lord of Guillotines
Realizing that we stand on the place where so many people died, we had mixed feelings. We have to tell you another interesting fact we had learned. To behead people was used a guillotine authored by Dr. Joseph-Ignaceus Guillotin, who forced lawmakers to pass a law requiring using this fast and reliable tool. Until then, only rich and famous were eligible for "painful" death. Others faced such fates as hanging, cooking, tearing apart, or crucification.
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Enough description of this unpleasant part of French history. Lets get to the present. Place de la Concorde is a center of several boulevards. Also, it is part of the Axe Historique. The square is a point of entrance to the Tuileries gardens from which it is separated by an impressive iron gate. In the central part of the square, where once the equestrian statue symbolized the royal power, used to be a guillotine later. Today there is the 23-meter high Egyptian obelisk. On the top there is gilded pyramid reflecting sun rays. The obelisk has been there since 1836 to divert attention from horrors that happened on the square earlier. The monument dates back to the 1300s B.C. It comes from a temple of Ramesses II in Luxor. It was gifted to King Louis Philippe I by Egyptian King-Regen Muhammad Ali.
Other sights included larger-than-life statues guarding the entrance on the boulevad Champs-Élysées, or beautiful fountains in its northern and southern parts. The fountains are inspired by the fountains on St Peter's square, Rome. The boards of the compound consists of an unusual roundabout, well rectanglebout rather, and buildings of some buildings such as the Ministry of Navy, French Car Club, galleries, museums etc. Joining the square are also the famous streets of Rue Royale and Rue de Rivoli.
After a while, we ceased admiring and walking around the square. We moved on, to the church La Madeleine. You can read about it next time.
France, Paris II. – City of the Famous and the Wise
After a brief introduction of Paris last time we move to exact places. Our trip begins in the Latin Quarter. We walk through two beautiful boulevards and visit perhaps the most known tomb in the world.
France, Paris XXXIV: Louvre and Masterpieces
We were excited about one of the largest museums in the world. We let ourselves go with the crowd in Louvre. It took us to the most visited and the most mysterious painting in the world - Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.
France, Paris XXVIII. : La Madeleine – From Luxury to History
We continue in our tour de Paris even today. Last time we saw Place de la Concorde. From there we walked along Royale street to the church La Madeleine. Somewhere in the middle of the street we encountered Maxim's restaurant.
France, Paris XXVI: Petit and Grand Palais – Architectonic Gems
After paying our visit to the Les Invalides, we walked along green lanes to Grand Palais and Petit Palais. Before we even got there, we passed beautiful bridge across the Seine named after Tzar Alexander III.
France, Paris XXV: Les Invalides – War Veterans' Place
Following an exciting walk on Montaigne Street and seeing the Flame of Liberty, we moved along the Seine to see another remarkable sight of Paris .- Les Invalides. This complex of building hides a large part of French military history.
France, Paris III – History Embraced in Greenery
We will continue in our journey in Paris. We will choose a tempo of learning on history and we will also talk on beauties of nature. There are many natural wonders in Paris. Perhaps the most beautiful ones we trie to find in beautiful parks and gardens.
France, Paris XII. – Versailles, Place of French Pride I
In the morning, after eating from hotel breakfast, we went to see outskirts of Paris - the suburbs, which bears the same name as the name of the famous castle complex of Versailles. Exploring this former residence of the King required a great deal of patience and fitness. You ask why? The answer can be found in the following lines.
France, Paris XIII. – Versailles, the Place of French Pride II
Despite long lines we haven't regret 2-hour waiting to enter one of the most beautiful palaces in the world – Versailles. You have to hold on. The palace will reward you with its glorious interior, exterior, and gardens that are an irreplaceable part of it.
France, Paris XIX: The Eiffel Tower and Surroundings
The biggest sight, the symbol and pride not only of Paris but entire France. This is world-famous Eiffel tower we visit today.
France, Paris XVI – Montmartre: Place for Saints and Sins
Today we return to Montmarte once more. We o to streets full of artists, souvenir vendors, and, of course cabarets for adults.
France, Paris XXI: The Eiffel Tower and Around III
A walk in the park by the Eiffel Tower was the conclusion in the last part. We told you about the so called Wall of Peace. Today we continue in introducing you to the sights around the most famous tower in the world.
France, Paris VII. – Square Around Center Pompidou
Last week we had visited town-hall and moved also to Center Pompidou, a center of modern art. Today we will look around this building build inside-out. The building is named after French President Pompidou, who initiated its construction.
France, Paris VI. – Architecture Beloved and Condemned
Today, the sixth part of our series about Paris we continue from Notre Dame cathedral to the town hall. From there our steps continue to one of the most controversial buildings in the city. Parisans either love it or hate it.
France, Paris XXII: Arc de Triomphe – Eternal Tribute
Again, we woke up to a beautiful sunny morning in Paris. We set off to one of the most famous boulevards in Paris or maybe the world right after the breakfast in hotel. We went to Champs – Élysées. Our goal was clear – shopping!
France, Paris XIV. - La Défense: Gem of Modernism
After a tour in Versailles Palace we moved to the other world with high buildings reaching sky, with materials and design resembling future of humanity known in sci-fi movies.
France, Paris XXIII: Elysian Fields – Global Prestige
After our visit to the second most famous sight in Paris, Arc de Triomphe, we get off the tunnel in the start of the most famous boulevard in Paris, the symbol of prestige, fame, and luxury.
France, Paris XV – Montmartre: City Greatly Visible
After our last week walk across squares in modern La Défense quarter, today we visit the highest point in Pairs, Montmartre. Ve visit perhaps the most important landmark there. It is the Sacré-Cœur basilica. Also we will see places where the most famous artists created their work.
France, Paris XXIV : Montaigne and the Flame of Liberty
Amazed with a walk along Champs-Elysées we decided to explore its surroundings. We saw Montaigne Street. Legendary comics figure Tintin watched us behind a fence, and there was a number of luxurious boutiques bit further.
France, Paris XX: Eiffel Tower and Its Surroundings II
Last week we saw perhaps the most popular symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower. We told some facts on its beginnings. We admired unique views and explored individual floors. Today we stay in the pride of Paris.


Mom's life can be challenging when it comes to washing clothes. Here is what to look for in a washing detergent for daily laundry, especially with a newborn at home!
We have all heard about modern day parenting and how life can be difficult for a mother between managing her child and her other responsibilities. Right from taking care of her child to managing household chores, things can get crazy if she is pretty much on her own. One of the toughest jobs, however, is managing the laundry.
Born in the decade which was ruled by Nirma and its melodious jingle (washing powder Nirma, washing powder Nirma), my mother always vouched for the stain removal capacity of this legendary detergent brand. Such a strong recommendation from my mom made me also use Nirma detergent for my child's laundry during his early days, stained nappies stacked till the top of the heap.
If your detergent isn't getting rid of stains and odors on your baby's clothing then it's time to make a switch. Besides, you need to also make sure that the detergent has been designed keeping in mind a newborn's skin type, certain skin allergies, such as eczema/topic dermatitis, or another condition causing sensitive skin. Washing your little one's clothes with the rest of the family's clothes for the first few months is not advisable. But after a point, it is definitely safe to wash your baby's clothes with the rest. This isn't likely to irritate your baby's skin. Cloth diapers are the only items that need to be separated from your regular laundry because harsh detergents can cause diaper rash. Additionally, use warm to hot water and be sure to double rinse each load.
After using one whole scoop of Nirma Advance for a bucket full of my pre-schooler's ultra-soiled clothes, and thereafter seeing the result- I knew I was doing something right. Nirma Advance is probably one of the best detergents in the fabric wash market segment. I recommend it for mommies with little babies as well as older moms who don't have to deal with dirty laundry on daily basis.
Disclaimer: Before making the switch, however, be sure to test one piece of newly washed clothing on your baby. Avoid anti-static or post-wash products or fabric softeners, which often have chemicals and fragrances that can irritate the skin.
Detergents are available as liquids, powders, and single-use packs or pods. Most are concentrated. Never put the detergent without measuring it. It is recommended not to free-form pour the detergent on the soiled clothes. Powder detergent is ideal for general wash-day loads. It's as effective in lifting out everyday stains as well as ground-in dirt. If a majority of your family's laundry consists of tough stains of the outdoor and everyday variety, a powder detergent like Nirma Advance is an excellent choice.
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Even the best detergent can't make up for bad laundry practices. You must keep these 2 rules in mind before getting up to do laundry. And trust me with New Nirma Advance the laundry is going to be just right.
A. Separate clothes: Whites to be washed separately. Colored clothes to go in a separate bucket wash. Differentiate your clothes according to their colors so that no two colors get compounded and you get your clothes looking the same after wash. This will prevent any color stains on your fabrics.
B. Read the tags on your clothes: The cloth tags are a must read before doing laundry. The care tags tell you what fabric the item is made of, how it should be washed, and how it should be dried.
Keeping the modern day lifestyle in mind with all the dirt and dust around Nirma Advance is equipped to work on the stubborn stains. Depending on the quantity in your load, you can add little more detergent if needed.
The cooler the water; the more detergent needed. The hotter the water, the more effective the detergent will be. When using cold water for washing, increase the amount of detergent to one-and-a-half to two times the recommended amount.
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5 Laundry hacks you need before your next laundry day!


How have you all been? I thought last year was a lot of change, a lot going on and challenging, but this one tops it all. Hopefully soon some of it will get cleared and a really power sucking time will be over, and I have to admit Im so tired right now.
What lays before me keeps me going, what I`m doing it for pushs me through the darkest episodes I have ever been through in my whole life, and my dream is what keeps me sane during this mess of insanity and hate.


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