Fiber Increases Short Chain Fatty Acids The high-fiber diet also promoted growth of healthful bacteria that produce short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that decrease inflammation, and blood levels of SCFAs in the mice increased markedly. Dietary fiber cannot be absorbed in your upper intestinal tract because you lack the enzymes necessary to break fiber down into its smaller components that can be absorbed. When the non-absorbed fiber reaches your colon, some of the healthful bacteria ferment it and break it down into SCFAs that can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Many studies show that SCFAs specifically dampen down inflammation (Nutrients, Oct 3, 2011;(10): 858–876), which is associated with damage to brain cells and other tissues that commonly occurs with aging. SCFAs also help to lower high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Healthful and Unhealthful Colon Bacteria You have more than 100 trillion bacteria in your colon. Some are healthful, while others are harmful. Eating lots of fiber helps to grow the healthful bacteria that are happy to stay in your colon. Eating a diet low in fiber and high in fat and protein encourages the growth of harmful bacteria that try to penetrate the cells lining your colon. Your immune system responds to these attacking bacteria by producing white blood cells and chemicals called cytokines to try to kill these bacteria. This constant attack by bacteria trying to invade your colon cells causes your immune system to stay active all the time. This is called inflammation, where your immune system starts to attack you and uses the same mechanisms that it uses to kill germs to damage your cells.
Dementia, Aging and Changes in Colon Bacteria Aging is associated with increased risk for loss of brain function, and more than 30 percent of adults in North America over the age of 85 suffer from dementia. This loss of brain function with aging may be linked with the way aging changes the composition of bacteria in your colon (Nutr Healthy Aging, 2016;4:3-16). As humans age, the numbers of different colon bacteria markedly and progressively decrease. The loss of bacterial variety is associated with increased risk for brain damage, such as loss of memory, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease (J Lifestyle Med, Jan 2018; 8(1):1-7). With aging, there is also a marked increase of certain colon bacteria that secrete chemicals that turn on your immunity to cause inflammation that can damage your brain (Mutat Res, 2010;690:50-6). Other studies show that these harmful colon bacteria increase risk for certain cancers as well as causing loss of brain function in the hippocampus, a part of the brain that governs both memory and anxiety (Neural Plast, 2014;2014:563160).
My Recommendations Your current diet determines which bacteria live in your gut. Even if your colon is full of harmful bacteria, you can change your colon bacteria by switching to a high-fiber diet that includes a wide variety of vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and other seeds. At this time, there is no good evidence to support taking probiotics (pills or supplements containing strains of good bacteria), and bacteria you take as a pill Will not continue to grow in your colon after you stop taking them. You need to make the diet changes to support a colony of healthful bacteria, and once you do that, there will be no need to take bacteria in pills. See Should You Take Probiotics? A healthful diet, together with weight control, a regular exercise program, and avoidance of alcohol and smoke, will help to protect your brain from dementia and the many other diseases that are linked to the typical Western diet and lifestyle.


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Brennan goes to 4-0 vs. Clark this season
Updated 11:16 pm CDT, Tuesday, September 1, 2015
By now, No. 2 Brennan's résumé should speak for itself. In the first three weeks of the high school volleyball season, the Bears finished second in three tournaments, including over the weekend at the competitive 32-team Mizuno Texas Showdown at Smithson Valley.
But to hear senior middle blocker Arabella Hall, Brennan still feels as if it has to prove itself to others — no matter how much hardware it collects or perennial area powers it defeats.
Tuesday's 25-9, 25-23, 25-23 victory over No. 6 Clark in a District 27-6A matchup probably should go a long way in helping the Bears' cause.
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Q: Get emailer to send FME log files to my email address once work bench has run I would like to receive and email with a log file in attached or in the body of the email when a workspace is run. I'm using FME Desktop. I thought about reading the logfile using a feature reader then an emailer to send it. however don't think there is a reader for .log files.
Any suggestions? I don't have FME server.

A: Multiple possible solutions, but I would use a WorkspaceRunner to run the original workspace and then send the log from that workspace with an emailer transformer.

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Developed as part of the EU-funded Framework 7 GALAXY project.
AsipIDE is a graphical design front-end able to control any existing compilation, simulation or synthesis tool to form complete design flows.
In addition to providing hierarchical and multi-abstraction design entry, input files can be generated or converted to the required formats, co-simulation is possible, and output files such as trace files can be analysed for debugging within the graphical environment.
Our framework also encourages an iterative design style where modules are iteratively refined from high-level software simulation to hardware circuits.
Allowing components at any levels of abstraction and any description languages to be simulated seamlessly together, with an automatic generation of the co-simulation interfaces.
Being an extensible platform allowing the integration of any existing tools.
Open-source tools, in particular, can be brought together as complete tool flows.
Thanks to the integration of University of Bologna's XPipes, networks on chip can also be graphically designed, inspected and optimised.
Guiding users in the design of GALS systems, by automating the suggestion and placement of GALS adapters, and by making debugging and optimizations through simulation easier thanks to advanced visualization techniques.
Read Section 2 of the manual for installation details.
Our Bugzilla bug report system is available at http://solem.cs.man.ac.uk/.


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No-flush urinals rile Philly plumbers
In a city known for the political clout of its unions, the plumbers union opposes a plan to install 116 waterless, no-flush urinals in a new building.Matt Rourke / Ap
This city's hoped-for bragging rights as home of America's tallest environmentally friendly building could go down the toilet.
In a city where organized labor is a force to be reckoned with, the plumbers union has been raising a stink about a developer's plans to install 116 waterless, no-flush urinals in what will be Philadelphia's biggest skyscraper.
Developer Liberty Property Trust says the urinals would save 1.6 million gallons of water a year at the 57-story Comcast Center, expected to open next year.
But the union put out the word it doesn't like the idea of waterless urinals — fewer pipes mean less work.
The city's licensing department, whose approval is needed for waterless urinals, has not yet rendered a decision.
The mayor's office has stepped in to try to save the urinals, which use a cartridge at the base to trap odors and sediment as waste passes through.
It is telling the plumbers that the city's building boom will provide plenty of work for them and that even waterless urinal systems need some plumbing connections, said Stephanie Naidoff, city commerce director.
Union power in the past
Philadelphia's unions have periodically put the city in a difficult spot.
For years, convention groups were canceling bookings at the Pennsylvania Convention Center because of difficulties working with six unions. New rules were established in 2003 to allow convention groups to deal instead with a middleman, a labor supplier.
A few months later, the electricians union temporarily shut off power and picketed the center in a dispute with the supplier.
In 2004, the MTV reality show "The Real World" briefly pulled up stakes after union workers, in a dispute over hiring practices, picketed the house the cast was to live in. The show's producers and labor leaders eventually negotiated a deal to bring the show back.
Edward Keenan, the business manager of Plumbers Union Local 690, did not return calls for comment. Liberty Property Trust said only that it is "currently engaged in an administrative process with the city to obtain the necessary approvals."
Waterless urinals were introduced in the early 1990s. Thousands are in use around the country, including such places as the San Diego Zoo, Walt Disney World and the Rose Bowl.


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ARLINGTON, Texas -- All-Star pitcher Yu Darvish checked out OK after being struck on the top of the head by a batted ball while throwing in the outfield during batting practice Tuesday. The Texas Rangers said Darvish was examined by team physician Dr. Keith Meister before Tuesday nights game against Houston, and that "everything appears to be OK." Darvish is expected to make his scheduled start Wednesday night in the series finale against the Astros. But the Rangers said Darvish would be re-evaluated before the game as a precaution. Responding on Twitter to an article about the incident, Darvish indicated that he was OK. He resumed throwing a few minutes after the incident, and didnt see Meister until after that. Darvish had just made a throw when he was struck by the batted ball. Clearly stunned, the Japanese ace dropped into a squat momentarily before getting up, wiping his brow and appearing to check his head with his fingers. He then put his cap back on and finished his throwing session off flat ground in right field with other pitchers. Rangers left-hander Derek Holland was shagging balls in front of Darvish. The ball glanced off Hollands glove before hitting Darvish. "I heard it," Holland said. "I was supposed to be protecting him but I just couldnt get to the ball. It was too high. I didnt get high enough. Hes fine." Darvish, who joined Kenny Rogers as the only three-time All-Star pitchers for the Rangers, is 8-4 with a 2.63 ERA in 16 starts this season. His 134 strikeouts are fifth in the majors, but his 11 strikeouts per nine innings are the most. Wednesday is Darvishs last scheduled appearance before the All-Star break. Before his expected start last Thursday was pushed back a day because of weather concerns in Baltimore, the right-hander had been on track to start Sunday in the last game before the break. A pitcher who works Sunday cannot throw in the All-Star game. Cheap Air Jordan 4 Wholesale . 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Charlotte is 4-0 since the All-Star break, marking its longest winning streak since March 2011. The Bobcats won despite Jefferson being held to just six points -- tying a season-low -- on 2-of-13 shooting. Jefferson came in having scored 29 or more points in eight of his last 11 games and at least 20 points in 17 of the last 19. The Bobcats used an 18-3 run in the fourth quarter to break open a tight game and then held on down the stretch with Walker making four free throws in the final 25 seconds to snap Memphis four-game win streak. It was the second straight night Walker hit four free throws in the final 30 seconds to seal a victory. "I shoot so many free throws in practice Im just thinking, "Hey, make them," said Walker, who was 10 of 10 from the foul line. Charlotte had lost the second night of a back-to-back eight straight times before winning two this week. "To win four in a row against good teams and to play this well in a game like that that was hard fought, you have to feel good about it," Bobcats coach Steve Clifford said. But now the Bobcats face a four-game stretch against the NBAs four best teams -- San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Miami and Indiana -- with the first three games on the road. The Grizzlies were led by Mike Conley, who had 16 points, but twice missed 3-point attempts when he had a chance to tie the game on Memphis final possession. Marc Gasol had 15 points, and Zac Randolph had 12 points and 11 rebounds for Memphis, which fell two games behind Dallas in the race for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Bobcats trailed 66-64 early in thee fourth quarter when Anthony Tolliver got hot from the outside, igniting an 18-3 run with three 3-pointers to give Charlotte a 13-point lead.ddddddddddddTolliver finished with nine points. The Grizzlies battled back to take the lead when Conley knocked down an 18-footer with 51 seconds left. But Josh McRoberts sank two free throws to put the Bobcats ahead for good with 38 seconds left. Conley missed a jumper on the other end and then fouled Walker as he was heading up the court. Walker made two free throws to push the lead to three with 24 seconds left. Gasol answered with an inside layup, but Walker hit two more free throws with 10.7 seconds left to push the lead back to three. Conley had two open looks in the final 6 seconds, but couldnt connect. "We wanted to win, but the Charlotte Bobcats were the aggressors," Memphis guard Tony Allen said. "They were physical. Coach told us before the game that their talent doesnt jump out at you, but what does is just how hard they play. Theres no excuse because they were the aggressors and they pretty much outworked us tonight." The Grizzlies game plan was to make sure Jefferson didnt beat them, aggressively double-teaming the 6-foot-10, 289-pound centre every time he touched the ball in the low post. They limited Jefferson to four points on 1-of-6 shooting in the first half and held Charlotte to 39 per cent shooting to build a 48-42 halftime lead. "Hes shooting it up and theyre going to him a lot," Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger said. "We just kept staying in front of him and making his shots tough." Jefferson picked up his third foul with 2:52 left in the first half -- a call that didnt sit well with Bobcats coach Steve Clifford, who was slapped with a technical foul for arguing. It was his seventh technical foul of the season. NOTES: Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson and former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad were at the game. ... Memphis had won 16 of its last 20 games coming into Saturday night and three straight against the Bobcats. ... 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Q: Is there any way to customize AWS CodeCommit notification messages? Following the user guide (https://docs.aws.amazon.com/codecommit/latest/userguide/how-to-repository-email-create.html), I was able to set up CodeCommit email notification on pull request for a repo.
But the problem is the email message is not at all straight forward to read. Is there anyway to customize the notification messages sent via AWS SNS?

A: You can use InputTransformers to change the email content:
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonCloudWatch/latest/events/CloudWatch-Events-Input-Transformer-Tutorial.html
from: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/59283052/aws-code-commit-simple-notification-service-is-there-a-way-to-get-better-format
The content of each CodeCommit message can be found here: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/codecommit/latest/userguide/monitoring-events.html


Definition - What does Self-Bonding Coatings mean?
Self-bonding coatings are a coating type that is always utilized as a top layer. Such material allows manufacturers to wind all electrical components without the need to undergo impregnation. This coating is typically comprised of nonstick polymers.
The application of self-bonding coatings, especially those that are polymer based, can effectively reduce staining that occurs in restorative resins without the need to perform intensive brushing procedures.
The materials used in self-bonding coatings are uniquely fabricated for use on surface treatments. Applying this kind of coating can help in resisting damage and wear caused by chemicals, pressure as well as temperature. Almost all self-bonding coatings also possess water-repellent capabilities, making them an ideal top coat for various industrial components.
When properly applied, self-bonding coatings can offer a high level of protection to substrates, which in turn results in no remarkable changes within the surface topography and dimensions of the coated material.
It is also extensively used in reducing wear and friction. It can give lubrication to all coated surfaces, thus decreasing the existing surface friction, leading to a nonstick surface. It can increase the lifespan of treated parts, especially those in contact with each other.
The nonstick surface finish allows several releases with no need to re-apply. If the mold has separated, release agents stay on the mold and transfer does not occur to finished areas. Since there is no transfer, migration and contamination is not likely.


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Georg Ludwig Agricola (25 October 1643 – 20 February 1676) was a German composer.

Biography
Agricola was born at  (now Sondershausen) in Thuringia, where his father was a clergyman. He was brought up at Eisenach and Gotha, and attended the universities of Wittenberg and Leipzig. He became kapellmeister at Gotha in 1670.

He composed Musikalische Nebenstunden for two violins, two violas, and bass; religious hymns and madrigals; and sonatas and preludes, "in the French style." He died at Gotha in at the age of thirty-three, full of promise, but without accomplishing a style for himself.

Works
 Buß- und Communionlieder mit 5 und mehr Stimmen, Gotha 1675.
 Deutsche geistliche Madrigalien mit 2—6 Stimmen, Gotha 1675.
 Musikalische Nebenstunden in etlichen Sonaten, Präludien, Allemanden etc. mit 2 Violinen, 2 Violen und Generalbaß, Mühlhausen 1670 (Becker, Tonw).
 Sonaten, Präludien, Allemanden etc. auf französische Art, 3 parts, Gotha 1675.

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German Baroque composers
1643 births
1676 deaths

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Ryan Strain
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The first Linfield player born in the 2000s to play in the Linfield first team.
Played in Steel and Sons cup final winning team in 2016.
Scored for under 18 international team in 4-1 win away to England and in 2-1 win home to Scotland at Solitude in March 2017.
"Goalscoring schoolboy international who is a regular with the Swifts – and he has tasted first team football this term. Ryan is a hardworking and competitive striker with a deft touch. He is also good in the air and shows great potential." Bryan McCarroll Youth Cup final programme 2017
Signed a professional contract on September 28, 2017 keeping him at the club until the end of the 2019/20 season.
"Ryan has scored goals at every age group for Linfield and his performances for the Swifts have earned him his first professional contract and several first team appearances this season. He has also played for Northern Ireland at u19 level". Steel and Sons cup final programme December 2017
Joined Ards on loan on August 31, 2018 until the January transfer window.
Returned to Linfield on January 1, 2019
Joined Carrick on loan on January 18, 2019 until the end of the season.
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I have meaured about 11 volts coming out of the power supply. When I push the power button on the Boxee nothing happens.
Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot further?
There is a fuse located on the triangular power supply board. If your unit shows no signs of life, I would go there first. Use a hair dryer to soften the adhesive on the rubber matting. Use a resistance meter to check the fuse.
The fuse is located at the narrow end of the power supply next to a 180ufd 16volt electrolytic capacitor. There will be silicone rubber at the base of the cap usually covering some of the fuse.
Also look at the solder connections at the receptacle for the 12volt jack. There is a strip of conductive padding inserted by the row of input/output jacks. It has been installed improperly on a few units I've seen. Be sure it isn't shorting the solder pads at the 12volt receptacle.
I've seen a lot of problems, black screen, error codes at reinstall, 3 red flashes etc., but I have yet to see a completely dead boxee.
By the way, if you are reading 11 volts without a load, your adaptor is funky. The boxee needs 12 volts. Your adaptor should be at 12 or a little higher no load.
I see you've mentioned that you've never seen a completely dead unit, but that you have dealt with a "black screen." All devices are connected properly, and powered on, but I am currently experiencing this problem and was looking for steps to trouble shoot it?


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Football: Covid-19 crisis may disrupt Man United transfer plans, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the club would adopt a cautious approach to spending. PHOTO: AFP
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LONDON (REUTERS) - Manchester United have likely taken a bigger financial hit from the Covid-19 pandemic than their rivals and it is unclear what funds will be available to sign players in the next transfer window, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said.
United withdrew their annual financial targets in May after losing about 23 million pounds (S$39.5 million) in quarterly revenue due to the season being temporarily suspended because of the coronavirus crisis.
The Premier League restarted this month but fans have been barred from attending games, and Solskjaer said United, who also have 429 million pounds in debt, would adopt a cautious approach to spending.
"We'll have to take a big look at things ourselves to see how hard we've been hit," Solskjaer told reporters ahead of Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final match at Norwich City.
"It's not for me to say we are going to have X amount because I don't really know. We are a financially strong club, but we are also probably being hit more than anybody else."
United are fifth in the Premier League, five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, with seven games left to play.
With second-placed Manchester City facing a European ban for breaching Uefa financial rules, fifth place should guarantee qualification for the lucrative Champions League, unless City win an appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
City will discover the fate of their appeal next month, while United could also qualify for Europe's elite club competition by winning the Europa League this season.
"Let's see how quickly we can get our fans back into the stadium," Solskjaer added.
Football: Martial treble keeps Manchester United in top-four hunt
"There's still a lot of uncertainty and these three or four months, every businessman in the world, every footballer in the world, I think everyone is still unsure what the effect will be."
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I counted along with the loud beat coming from my iPod, buoyed by rage. When you go to the gym pissed off, you are sure to have a workout unlike any other, and these days my muscles were bigger than I could ever manage to get them to be before. Anger was building.
I suppose I could have created an oasis. With my marriage falling apart, I could have tried to create some inner peace and calm the seas inside my breaking heart, but I was just fine with the storm. It was a source of energy when I felt drained from all the fighting and the sharp words.
"You gonna do another set with those?" the bald guy asked me in French, presumably referring to the dumbbells I was holding.
Normally, I would step aside, hand the guy the weights and be a perfectly accommodating gentleman, but I wasn't in the mood. I didn't respond. I wanted to be alone in this place, going through the ritual without all the other people. There wasn't enough room in my grief and anger for the niceties of everyone else. My entire world - the perfect Gay marriage - was at its edge, hovering over the abyss and waiting for the final nudge. I couldn't spare a smile for a stranger when I felt like my world was being razed.
Where I normally did three sets of each exercise, I was doing five. Where I would normally try not to hurt myself, I was being deliberately reckless. I lifted until I found that familiar pain, a pain I could identify with, a pain I could bathe in and soak in, which somehow understood and identified with the pain I was feeling about the piled-up train wreck of my life. I bonded with that pain and made it my banner, promising to do this every day until I felt like the other pain had subsided. There was comfort in that pain.
Each painful set represented a specific anger. Incline: I'm angry that after all these years of working through the obstacles and the impossible odds, our relationship became susceptible to the little tiny things. Bench: As a Gay man, I'm angry that I couldn't better prove to my family and everybody else how long two Gay people can stay together. Tricep Pull: I'm angry at him for not meeting me in the middle and I'm angry at myself for getting pushed to the edge. Decline: I'm angry that we couldn't see any of these problems until we moved in together.
"You're here at about this time every day, yeah?" It was the bald guy again. Small talk.
"No," was all I could manage, not hiding my annoyed tone. I was angry at the bald guy for not getting it. I stared at a spot in the wall, through the wall, and kept my gaze there. He didn't talk to me again.
When I leaned back for my last decline press, the world seemed fittingly upside down. The blood rushed to my head and my already-red face turned redder. Things seemed about right. With each press, my anger became less abstract and more concrete, and I felt like I could put it inside a box with all the other anger in my heart, count it, weight it, and stack it. I knew how much it was and where it was.
By the time I had showered and changed and headed out the door, I was exhausted and shaky. I began the slow trek home, back to the battlefield, back to the burning embers and back to the uncertainty of everything. Having taken stock of my anger, I hoped to be less absorbed by it. I was tired of fighting, tired of the yelling. But I wasn't yet tired of being tired and really I preferred exhaustion to any more anger.
Walking back home to the charged silence, I was too exhausted to fight anymore and that's exactly as I intended. When given the choice between silent exhaustion and endless rage, who wouldn't prefer exhaustion?
"One should absorb the colour of life, but one should never remember its details. Details are always vulgar."


SIX Exchange Regulation has reached an agreement with International Minerals Corporation in connection with a breach of International Financial Reporting Standards in their interim financial statements 2011/2012. The violations identified relate to the presentation of the income statement as well as disclosures regarding the valuation of securities held. As a condition of the agreement, the company committed to invest in IFRS-training for their employees.
In its interim financial statements 2011/2012 as of 31 December 2011 International Minerals Corporation (Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada) chose a format of presenting its income statement that is not permitted under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Among others this resulted in the subtotal for expenses to be understated by USD 1.9 million (36.6%). In addition, the format selected by International Minerals Corporation failed to identify the amount of revenue for the period. The incorrect presentation did not impact the amount of net income for the period in the amount of USD 26.3 million presented by International Minerals Corporation.
Furthermore the notes to the IFRS-interim financial statements 2011/2012 described the securities held as valued at quoted prices in active markets (level 1), even though USD 395.7 thousand (9.5%) could only be valued at historical cost as a proxy for fair value (level 3). Even though this incorrect disclosure did not impact the valuation of these securities, readers of financial statements were deprived of qualitatively material information about the valuation methodology.
In connection with the agreement International Minerals Corporation committed to invest in accountingtraining to improve the IFRS-expertise of its employees. In addition, the company will disclose and correct the errors in its annual financial statements 2012 as well as in the interim financial statements 2012/2013.
The investigation against International Minerals Corporation is concluded with an agreement being reached as this course of action resulted in a more timely public disclosure than would have been the case with a duly completed sanction procedure. An agreement has to be published in accordance with the Rules of Procedure.
Circular No. 2 International Financial Reporting Standards describes in detail the obligations of issuers who have chosen to apply IFRS accounting standards.
Under IAS 1p99 an entity has to present an analysis of expenses recognised in the income statement based on either their nature or their function within the entity. Gross profit can only be presented if a classification by function is used. IAS 1p82 requires at a minimum the presentation of line items for certain positions, among others revenue. The obligation to clearly identify revenue in the income statement arises from the principle of comparability in the conceptual framework.
IFRS 7p27A requires that financial instruments must be classified using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in determining the fair value. This hierarchy differentiates three levels.
The highest category (level 1) is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical financial instruments. The valuation in the lowest category (level 3) is derived from inputs that are not observable in a market. Level 2 is based on inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable in the market. The disclosure requirements regarding the valuation methodology used are significantly more extensive for a fair value in the category Level 3 than for Level 1.
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As a singer, guitarist and story teller, I have performed in health facilities and nursing homes for over thirty years.
My music includes a mixture of old and new songs which underscore a variety of life experiences. I delight in both sharing humorous events and more poignant moments in my life, and how they relate to my audience.
My performances are adaptable to any given space. I use wireless microphones with my sound system which enable me to reach out to individuals, when appropriate, as well as the audience at large. I also perform as a strolling entertainer, performing with just my voice and guitar in day-rooms, or I can make room to room visits at your and your resident's discretion.


The University of Southern Mississippi Libraries are pleased to present William G. McAtee, a retired Presbyterian minister, for a discussion about the experiences that led to his recent work, Transformed: A White Mississippi Pastor's Journey into Civil Rights and Beyond published by University Press of Mississippi. In the late 1950s and 1960s, he served two pastorates in Mississippi, Amory and Columbia. During this turbulent time, McAtee joined a group of local ministers, two white and four black, that began opening access to public institutions and facilities for all citizens as required by the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The presentation and signing of the book will be in the Cook Library Art Gallery (LIB 105A) on Thursday, November 3, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.


" Each one of our creation is unique. The model that you see on the website is the one that will be sent to you!Fell in love with an item, don't let it slip away! "
«Made by Made» is a human adventure, the idea came to me while traveling in Bali.
The envy to propose unique creations, sometimes candy pop, sometimes chic and elegant.


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Q: Serialization of data for protocol implementation I am to implement a communication protocol. The data structures used in the protocol are defined as bytes per field in each message
bytes 1-2         -> stx bytes
bytes 3           -> mesg type
bytes 4-5         -> size of pay load
bytes 6-...       -> pay load bytes (unsigned bytes)
bytes ... - ...+1 -> checksum from byte 3 - ...
bytes ...+2       -> end byte

the example above is variable pay load size, but some Messages are also fixed size.
I have checked a serialization library, namely "protocol buffers" for this purpose but I concluded that protobuf is not complainant as the variant types used change the data serialized.
similar libraries exist but I am not sure if they can be used fir this purpose (flat buffers, cap'n proto).
So, is there a framework to define the interface structures and generate appropriate code (data structures + parser + serializer, with support for multiple languages if possible) for the defined interface?
Or what is the best approach you would suggest for this purpose?

A: Defining the messages used in a protocol by defining what each byte means is, well, old fashioned. Having said that, an awful lot of current protocols are defined that way.
If you can, it's better to start off with a schema for the protocol (e.g. a .proto file for Google Protocol Buffers, or an .asn file for ASN.1, etc. There's many to choose from), defining the messages you want to exchange, and then use your chosen serialisation technologies tools (e.g. protoc for G.P.B, asn1c for ASN.1, etc) to generate code.
That schema would be defining the content of the "payload" bytes in your example, and you'd leave it up to GPB or whatever to work out how to convey message type, size and length for you. Different serialisation technologies have different capabilities in this regard. In GPB you'd use a oneof structure to incorporate all the different types of content you want to send into a single structure, but GPB doesn't demarcate between different messages on the wire (you have to add that yourself, perhaps by sending messages using ZeroMQ). Several ASN.1 wire formats do demarcate between different messages, saving you the bother (useful on a raw stream connection). XML is also demarcated. I don't think Cap'n Proto does demarcation.
If you're stuck with the protocol as defined byte-by-byte, exactly as you've shown, it's going to be difficult to find a serialisation technology that usefully matches. You'd likely be condemned to writing all the code yourself.


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Castelvecchio (in tedesco Burg Hauenstein) è un castello che si trova nel territorio di Siusi allo Sciliar, una frazione del comune di Castelrotto, in provincia di Bolzano.

Quel che resta del castello, oggi solo dei ruderi, si trova alla base della Punta Santner sopra un grosso blocco dolomitico a 1.273 m s.l.m. (poco distante dal castel Salego).

Storia
L'edificio fu eretto nel XII secolo dai signori di Hauenstein e subì successivi ampliamenti nei secoli XV e XVI. Ne fu proprietario per un terzo il poeta trecentesco tirolese Oswald von Wolkenstein, che vi stabilì per alcuni anni la propria residenza e vi compose alcuni dei suoi Lieder.

Il barone Christoph von Wolkenstein acquistò il castello dal ramo dei cugini il 1º gennaio 1551 ma col tempo i suoi eredi se ne disinteressarono e questo cadde in rovina già a partire dal XVII secolo.

In occasione del sesto centenario dalla morte di von Wolkenstein, negli anni 1977-1978 i resti del castello furono restaurati e furono recuperati alcuni affreschi all'interno della cappella.

Attualmente il castello è di proprietà della Diocesi di Bolzano-Bressanone.

È possibile raggiungere i ruderi e visitarli liberamente, prendendo il sentiero n. 8 da Siusi, in mezz'ora.

Note

Bibliografia
  Karl Ausserer, Ruine Hauenstein. Studie über die ältere Geschichte des Schlosses mit einer Stammtafel der Hauensteiner, in Der Schlern, 6, 1925, pp. 133–141.
  Marcello Caminiti, Die Burgen Südtirols. Burgen, Schlösser, Ansitze und wehrhafte Klöster und Städte in Südtirol in Geschichte und Gegenwart, Calliano, Manfrini, 1957.
  Johanna Fritsch, Hauenstein. In Oswald Trapp (a cura di), Tiroler Burgenbuch. IV. Band: Eisacktal. Verlagsanstalt Athesia, Bolzano, 1977, pp. 336–347.

Voci correlate
Siusi allo Sciliar

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Castelli di Castelrotto
Castelli del Trentino-Alto Adige in rovina


The all-steel scissors from Prym are suitable for ordinary household needs. These sturdy, strong scissors can be used for repairs and craft work and because of their small size and the sharp blade points they can also be used for cutting off threads or similar tasks. Made completely from stainless steel, the household scissors have a highly-polished, attractive surface. Whether for right-handers or left-handers: the household scissors from Prym are practical universal scissors, which are just the thing for everyday use.
Dimensions 9cm = 3 ½"


The Exploratorium in San Francisco is always changing. Curious Contraptions (push the button for flying horses, Anubis riding a camel and exercising), undersea computer, lights and video koi pond, colorful Space Palette.
The Exploratorium science museum in San Francisco is always new.


Let the last of summer's bounty continue to come home from your local markets, or from your gardens. We don't have a garden but we do have one planter that we always plant with peppers of all kinds. It always amazes me at the crop it gives. I still had some peaches from the pies I made not long ago and with so many peppers thought a bit of peach and red pepper jelly would be nice to have in the pantry. It was a bit of an experiment with measurements, and the end result was not a thick jelly, but I really liked the consistency. A little more like a thick pourable sauce rather than jelly. It will be perfect as an appetizer over cream cheese served with crackers or poured over chicken breasts for a sweet peppery glaze.
Wash jars and and new sealer lids and then sterilize with boiling water.
Chop peppers and peaches and place in a large pot.
Add vinegar, sugar and lime juice. Stir together.
Cook over medium high heat for 15 minutes turning down if need be but make sure it continues to boil. Stay with it and stir often.
Add box of Certo and boil for 3 minutes, stirring the whole time.
Pour into hot clean jars and seal with hot dry lids. The lids will pop as the jelly cools and lids seal. Check to make sure all lids have snapped down. Store in a cool dark area. If lids did not seal, store in refrigerator.
Hi Kathy - that sounds like a great combination for a hot jelly. It will be fabulous on cream cheese or as a glaze on meat. Love the sound of those snapping lids - gives such satisfaction. Hope all is well with you and yours (miss your posts).
This is a different question, but where did you get those cute jars and lids??
I purchased them at my local grocery store. I've also seem them in small hardware stores.
I would so love to be able to purchase some decorative lids/rings like these...nothing available in the states.
How much does this recipe make?
It yields approximately 6 or 7 250 ml size jars.
This is beautiful Kathy. I love the new combination of adding peaches.
I just had a similar recipe over melted brie....on Italian toasts....Mangos were also incorporated!! So delicious!!
Hey Kathy, I am new to jellies, how long will the preserves last on the shelf?
As long as your jars seal they should be good for at least a year, but do check out canning and preserving sites as we are not experts. If you have any question as to whether or not they have sealed just keep them in the fridge.
After a weekend full of canning tomatoes, pickles, and applesauce, I made 2 batches of this jelly. Boy oh boy this stuff is Good! I'll be making more for Xmas gifts. Thanks for the recipe.
You've been busy and will enjoy all those beautifully filled jars through the winter months. This pepper jelly does make a nice gift.
I have liquid Certo. Can I use one pouch instead of a box of dry?
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This VW Doka double cab reminds me of coffee creamer. Although I'm not fond of the cream color, there is a lot to like about the van. The roof mounted horn, semi-truck side mirrors, and rain guards are just the start. The custom bed cover is very nice and she has a sun roof. Click through for more.


The energetic city of Berlin has become very popular among tourists due to its vibrant urban life and due to its impressive history and culture. But the capital of Germany has much more than this, so let's not forget the other important reasons why Berlin is such a great destination: the affordability, because tourists prefer low prices, the art, for those who love visiting museums and galleries, the palaces, like Potsdam's Schloss Sanssouci and not at least, the numerous curiosities and interesting facts about the city.
1.Berlin has more bridges than Venice. With more than 180 kilometers of navigable waterways, the city hosts around 1700 bridges, some of them really impressive, which are a good reason to explore Berlin by a boat tour.
2.The tallest structure in Germany is located in the center of Berlin (Alexanderplatz) and it is the TV Tower of the city. It has about 370 metres high, is one of the largest constructions in Europe and it attracts more than 1 million visitors yearly. The view from above is fantastic, tourists being able to reach the height of 207 meters, where the last accessible floor is.
3.It is the greenest city in Germany. 44% of Berlin is covered by parks, woods and recreational areas. Even if at the first sight the city only has large streets with imposing buildings, the green spaces cover almost half of the city. You should visit The Garden of the World, with the largest Chinese garden in Europe, and other traditional gardens from Asia, Europe and the Orient.
4.Berlin has more museums than rainy days in a year. Yes, there are about 106 rainy days in Berlin, while the number of museums reaches 180. Here it is the world's largest universal museum, The Museum Island, which is a complex of other five renowned museums, located on Spree River.
5.It is the city where the first set of traffic lights was put into service, more exactly in Potsdamer Platz, in 1924.
6.Here you find the largest shopping malls. For shopping lovers, here is the paradise! The largest shopping center is Gropius Passagen, located in Neukolln, with 85 000 square meters of shopping pleasure. On the second and third places are The Potsdamer Platz Arkaden and Alexa Centre.
7.Berlin is the only city that has three active opera houses, so opera lovers can choose between Berliner Staatsoper, the Deutsche Oper Berlin and the Komische Oper.
8.Berlin is nine times bigger than Paris and it has the largest train station in Europe.
9.Berlin's Jewish History is another interesting fact you should find out more about. So visit the Judisches Museum, the Neue Synagogue and the Holocaust Memorial, made of 2771 blocks of different heights, arranged across the area of a housing block.
10.The underground tours are a very curious activity for tourists, since they can visit the extensive network of subterranean architecture. The main tour takes place across civilian shelters and bunker complexes used during the bombing campaign in Berlin, in the Second World War. The rooms are dark and claustrophobic, hinting the psychological and physical reality of living in a time of war.
These being the best curiosities about Berlin, you should visit the city to see by yourself all these fascinating things. Book your flight to Berlin on TripEconomy and explore the beauty of the city, with all its captivating facts, history and culture.


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Comics Picks of The Week 22.01.2014
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So this past week proved to be a rather busy week. Lots of comics came out and I think there were something like 30 titles I was interested in, not to mention my huge backlog which stretches quite a bit too. Still, I read quite a few, and I'm mostly happy with them. Interestingly enough I read almost twice as many Marvel titles as I did DC, which was a surprise considering that I enjoy DC far more and find it to be a much easier universe to get into. But, I suppose its the whole All-New Marvel NOW! relaunch at work since three of the titles I read were part of this.
My Superior Spider-Man read-through continued as well with Volume 2, which I really, really enjoyed, and will have a review going up soon for the first two volumes. I couldn't really be bothered when the title launched last year but now that I've gotten a taste of it, I want more. Doc Ock as Spider-Man is really interesting and really good.
Anyway, here's another edition of this new feature. Full reading list, as always, is available here and all my comics reviews are available here.
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So welcome to the first Comics Picks of The Week for 2014 where I list the comics that were actually to be the first ones released in the new year. Everything that has been revealed so far about 2014 promises an amazing year, I have to say. Well, for the most part at least. There are some things that I don't quite understand, or like, but eh, it is still going to be a great year I feel.
This past week, Marvel finally launched its All-New Marvel NOW! line with Black Widow, All-New X-Factor and Revolutionary War: Alpha and they aren't going to stop. New releases will continue throughout March at the least and we will even be getting some of these new titles double-shipped, such as Black Widow #2 which comes out next week. In other news, I had some fun reading DC titles this week, although Detective Comics #27 proved to be quite disappointing for most of the first half. And my disappointment is on several levels, not just with one particular aspect of it. But, more on that in the reviews.
My first graphic novel of the year happened to be the (unfinished) mini-series that Steve Gerber and Matthew Sturges wrote a few years ago, with the former writing the tale of a new Doctor Fate while the latter wrote about the supervillain Eclipse. Only eight issues of this double-sized series were released, but I have to say that I definitely enjoyed it and based on that, my graphic novel reading is off to a good start.
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Best of 2013 Part 2b: Graphic Novels
A few days ago I did my best of 2013 list for the books I had read in the second half of the year. In a departure from previous such lists I divided the books and the comics into separate posts so that I didn't have one massive post up. Massive posts are a bit tough to handle, especially when you are promoting them on social media. And with the split posts, the directions are different and there's no unnecessary crossover.
So, with the books already having been covered, I now delve into my favourite graphic novels of the year. A post with the best single issues will follow on later.
You can check out my top-of-the-month lists on my Reading Awards page and this list is both an extension, and a continuation of what goes on there.
Let's see what makes the cut and which comes close then!
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This was a really busy comics reading week, primarily because I read two graphic novels this time around, both of them for Marvel no less. I have finally dipped my toes in full in Dan Slott's Superior Spider-Man and the first taste has been quite interesting and fun. On the flip side, the somewhat older Immortal Iron Fist proved to be a bit of a mediocre book, but no less intriguing for that fact and I'm quite interested in the character now. Other than, a lot of the DC comics this week were really good and this is quite pleasing in fact. And Zero Year tie-ins are finally over so I look forward to a month of no such tie-ins.
I still have a big backlog of graphic novels to burn through, so I have that to keep me busy further I suppose. More on that as it happens.
In the meantime, here's another edition of this new feature. Full reading list, as always, is available here and all my comics reviews are available here.
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Diversity In All-New Marvel NOW!
I've blogged about diversity in comics before. I've even talked about it extensively on Twitter and Facebook as well. As an Indian comics reader, comics diversity is something that I think about a lot, and being a reviewer has helped me to think about it in several different ways that I didn't quite consider before. Diversity doesn't just stop with gender, or race. It is much more. It is about religion, geography, physical attributes, mental state, health disorders, etc. One point I've iterated on again and again is that today, comics readers aren't just white males in their teens and twenties and living in UK/US. They are much. Comics readership crosses all sorts of boundaries today. All sorts of people, from all walks of life and with all kinds of backgrounds read comics in this day and age.
Hell, comics aren't just print anymore. They went digital and they have only been growing despite the ridiculous scaremongering from those who dislike the medium or are hopelessly wedded to their print collections to the exclusion of all else.
In a world like this, diversity is an important topic to discuss. And there are no better agents to discuss this topic than the Big 2, Marvel and DC. They are the giants of the industry who together make up about 67-75% (give or take a couple percentage points) of the market in terms of unit sells and market shares in any given month. They have the longest legacies, and thus the most material to contribute to such a discussion.
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Editor's Note: Eight NYPD officers walked out of a Brooklyn Chipotle chain store two weeks ago after an employee greeted them with a "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" gesture. Yahoo! News published a video report on the incident. We reprint here.
Police officers in New York are said to be considering a boycott at Chipotle after an alleged `hands up` gesture from an employee at the burrito chain.
Watch the full-length video news report here.


Help students with their state university applications. In California, the Cal State and UC applications are open. Both must be submitted by November 30. The Cal States can be submitted October 1-November 30, while the UCs can be submitted November 1-30. Both applications have students self-report their course and grades, so they need access to their transcripts. Please help them with their application completion. Other public university systems are all online. Help students!!!
Encourage seniors to apply for EOP and other support programs. These programs provided amazing support for low-income students throughout the admissions, college readiness, and college survival process. The Cal States now embed the EOP application with several short responses and two required recommendations. As space is limited, have students apply as early as possible. On the UC application, students just have to check that they want to be considered for EOP and answer a short question.
Inform students about college application fee waivers. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch qualify for fee waivers for most college applications. The Cal States and UCs allow students to apply to four of their campuses for free. Private colleges accept NACAC or College Board fee waivers or will waive fees if counselors, teachers, or students request them for students.
FAFSA is now open. Students can now apply for financial aid. Remind them that FAFSA uses prior-prior taxes, and that the sooner you submit, the sooner, students can learn how to finance their college education.
Write great letters of recommendation. Please write recommendations that make your students pop. Follow our Into-Through-Beyond approach so that you can help colleges see why these students belong on their campuses. Give details about their academic performance if you're a teacher. Highlight their leadership and initiative if you're a counselor. Brag sheets really help with details. These letters can make or break an admissions or scholarship decisions.
Connect with current college students. Keep ongoing contact with your graduates. Ask these students to write tips for your students and post them around the classroom and college center.
A PLEA…Help homesick college freshmen. We send out students away, and in October they begin to get very homesick. Their parents often can't visit them, and they are beginning to struggle, at times, with their workload. So please keep in touch with freshmen. Send them care packages. Or just message or text them. They need your ongoing support.


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Tesla Is Giving Away Its Supercharger Technology To Competitors
Campbell Simpson
Jun 10, 2014, 12:45pm
After dropping a few hints about potentially sharing some of its electric vehicle patents, Tesla Motors is doing exactly that. The company is looking to open up the designs for its Supercharger fast-charging technology with potential competitors — something that might eventually mean it actually sells less cars.
Engadget reports that at the launch of the Model S in the UK — the car that recently went on sale in Australia as well — company boss Elon Musk told a gathering that he wanted to share previously protected and proprietary information about Tesla's Supercharger stations, turning the existing network into the defacto worldwide standard for electric car charging.
Tesla Will Build A Supercharger Network In Australia
Open-sourcing the company's Supercharger tech, currently considered one of the best and fastest electric vehicle charging methods, would give current Tesla competitors like Nissan and BMW an instant leg-up in building and selling electric cars. Tesla's Model S and upcoming Model X are the poster children for electric car tech at the moment, but established car-makers like Mitsubishi could easily eclipse the Californian startup in a few years.
Tesla's Supercharger move might pay off in the long run, though. More electric cars on the road would remove some of the potential stigma of EVs — whether it is accurate or not — increasing the potential market for Tesla to sell to. Tangentially, and more importantly, it would eventually increase worldwide demand for electric cars, batteries for which would likely come from a Tesla Motors gigafactory.
Even if the sharing of Tesla Motors' Supercharger tech and patents is nothing more than a noble move to advance the state of electric, emissions-free motoring, it's a good thing for the company to do. [Engadget]


At the Comfort Keepers® of Fredericksburg, VA we know that keeping seniors connected and helping them avoid isolation is extremely important to their well-being. Fortunately, technology and social media are great tools to help your loved ones stay connected to their families, friends, and the community.
Despite the myth that older people can't manage technology because of cognitive deficits, seniors are flocking to social media at a rapid pace. In fact, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ (and Hangouts), Pinterest, and Instagram all note higher adoption rates among adults 65 and older ? and see seniors as their fastest growing audience.
No wonder. Older adults who have had positive experiences on social media have reported elevated moods. An American Psychological Association (APA) study found that seniors who spend time on social media sites were more likely to participate in activities that can lead to greater health, such as cooking healthier recipes, and finding easier ways to clean and maintain their homes. The study also indicates that they have lower blood pressure and fewer instances of diabetes, and less negative health habits such as smoking, depression, or disease. This is attributed to the ability for self-education on any number of topics, and remaining in-the-know about the latest technology trends.
Facebook is particularly useful for linking up with loved ones. It makes for more frequent conversations and helps close the generation gap.
Sharing current photos allows seniors to see their grandchildren change and grow, and creates a closeness and involvement that may not have existed, especially if the family isn't living close by. Video chats also are a great way to communicate in "real time," using free apps and programs like Skype and Google Hangouts. There is also the opportunity to relive fond memories or create new ones through postings of photos and home videos.
When a family lives apart, there can be stress and anxiety on both ends. Social media allows seniors and their families an easy way to check in as often as they wish. This is especially important if the senior is living alone and may experience ill health, a fall, or may not be eating or sleeping well, taking medications, or getting any form of exercise. Family caregivers can use social media to ask critical questions that will let them know what's occurring in their loved one's life.
When families need more help looking after their senior loved ones than technology and social media can provide, Comfort Keepers® caregivers are there to help. Our unique approach to in-home care, Interactive Caregiving™, can help by keeping senior clients engaged physically, mentally, and emotionally while living independently at home.
To learn more about Interactive Caregiving in the Fredericksburg area, contact Comfort Keepers of Fredericksburg or call us at (540) 212-9707.


In this Learning Experience, we will be exploring the major events and organisms of the early biosphere across different geological time periods. We will also be exploring the application of artificial selection in improving our lives. This Learning Experience is set at a "Hard" level of difficulty.
Piecing the historical fragments of evolutionary progressions from Earth's past can guide us in shaping a better future.


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Q: Replace the current workbook with another workbook I have two Workbooks, WB1 and WB2.
My colleagues have copy of WB1 on their desktop that has a data connection to our local network server, which is connected to multiple workbooks using PowerQuery.
I constantly update WB2 for data reporting, which will be shared with my colleagues upon approval of management as WB1.
When I share the updated version of WB2 I rename it and send it via email as WB1.v05. Most of the time my colleagues forget or overlook the updated version sent via email, which leads to having their report in the old version.
I have a specific cell value in WB2 where I keep the version number of WB2 (i.e. Sheet1 Cell A1 = v.02).
I want a VBA script in WB1 that will check if their copy has the latest version of WB2 and, if not, then make a copy of WB2 and rename and copy it (i.e., to WB1.v06) in the same location where WB1 is saved on their computer. After that, it should delete the old versions.

A: This is not the most elegant solution but it works.  This assumes that the sheets in WB1 and WB2 are exactly the same except for the data that you change.  In the if statement you point the .cells(1,2) to the cell that contains your version reference. All you need to do is create a button in the workbooks that launches this sub.
Sub UpdateWorkBook()

Dim wb1 As Workbook
Dim wb2 As Workbook

Dim wb1sht As Worksheet
Dim wb2sht As Worksheet

Set wb1 = ActiveWorkbook

Workbooks.Open ("<<<~~ Path to WB2 ~~>>>")
Set wb2 = Workbooks("WB2")

Set wb1sht = wb1.Sheets("Sheet1")
Set wb2sht = wb2.Sheets("Sheet1")

If wb1sht.Cells(1, 2).Value <> wb2sht.Cells(1, 2).Value Then
    wb2sht.Cells.Copy Destination:=wb1sht.Cells

End If

End Sub


Another danger hot spot for you baby or child (excuse the pun!) is the fireplace – and not just because of the risk of burns. Sharp hearth edges, fire tools, dirty surfaces and gas valves are all good reasons to baby proof the fireplace and keep babies at a safe distance. Check out the main considerations.
We would urge even the most vigilant of parents to consider a fireplace fence or gate – you can't watch your kids 100% of the time and there are some great options out there (it goes without saying that children always need to be supervised around fire). So, where do you start baby proofing your fireplace and hearth?
Baby gates for fireplaces are a perfect way to keep curious babies away from the fire and hearth. They tend to be made from steel so they're very robust, hardware mounted so they don't topple over and customisable because every house is different. Some are multi-purpose too and can double up as a play yard or room divider.
Even when your fire isn't on danger still lurks on sharp corners and hard surfaces, even in the air. There are plenty of ways to protect your child from bumps and bruises.
Check out our favourite products to baby proof your fireplace and hearth.
There's so much to love about this gate! The North States Superyard is an incredibly popular and highly rated gate, not least because it's so versatile. It's great for so many areas: around the bottom of the stairs, the fireplace, as a room divider or a play yard (always use the supplied hardware mounts if using as an extra wide baby gate, around a fireplace or near stairs).
It's slightly wider than a lot of the alternatives at 144 inches out of the box, with the option to extend as much as you like and is great for pets too (try putting it around your Christmas tree to keep your dog away from the Christmas presents!).
Because it's made from metal this fireplace gate is super sturdy, and conveniently come with rubber pads so you can use them on a wooden floor without worrying about slips or scratches.
The gate has a swinging walk-through door panel with a child proof double locking system, it can be mounted onto angled walls and it's a breeze to set up. Find out more about freestanding play yards here.
Devotees of the KidCO Auto Close say they love the easy installation, the sturdiness of the gate and the fact that it's customisable to your space and needs.
It's wall mounted so it's completely secure and each section of the gate has rotating joints, allowing you to create angles which lock off once you have the shape you need. This is great since fireplaces varying so much is size and shape. The opening gate can be positioned wherever you need it.
The KidCO comes with an extra-wide gate section and four 24 inch extensions which gives you 132 inches of gate to fit any 6 ft fireplace (extra panels are available separately in both 9 inch and 24 inch widths).
The 'dual magnet technology' means that it will close automatically so you don't need to worry about it being left open and pushing the gate open as wide as it will go creates a fixed open position to allow you move in and out of the gate without it closing on you.
The KidCO niftily doubles up as a play yard or play area by joining the two ends together (you will need to buy separate panels).
If you have a fire with little people in the house then a carbon monoxide detector is a must. All fires release carbon monoxide into the air and because it is invisible, odorless and tasteless it can pose a real threat to the health of the whole family.
Carbon monoxide poisoning happens when there is a build up of the gas that gets trapped in poorly ventilated rooms where there is a fire or a gas powered heater. Carbon monoxide detectors work by taking a reading of the gas in the air and sending out an alert if dangerous levels are reached.
The Kidde Nighthawk is a reliable and extremely popular choice with parents and it's easy to see why.
It has state-of-the-art sensor technology, an easy to read digital danger level display (with a record of the highest levels) and loud alarm to alert parents when carbon monoxide levels are high.
If you're not using your fire, or prefer not to gate off your fireplace and want to protect your baby or toddler from sharp edges there are lots of options out there.
Foam safety bumpers are an effective and inexpensive solution to absorb bumps and scrapes on the sharp corners of a step hearth. Roving Cove are the top-rated and best-selling brand in safety bumpers and were the first brand to make fire retardant foam bumpers without toxic chemicals and BPA – a big plus, especially as they're used next to heat.
This pack will give you 15ft of foam protection as well as four corner cushions. Available in white, black and brown.
If you only want to protect corners, which let's face are the sharpest areas of the hearth, try Corner Guards. They're super absorbent, come with pre-applied 3M tape and can be used on most furniture with corners.
It's not just the edge of a hearth that can cause accidents, heads and hearth tops are not a good combination! If you want to protect the top of the hearth as well as the edges, this product will do the job. The KidKusion is made of naturally flame retardant foam and attaches to the hearth with velcro, covering 90 inches across the front of the hearth and 14 inches on the sides.
Check out our other baby proofing guides for the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.
I am just afraid of my kitchen when I am busy with something cook, my baby runs to me and that could be dangerous. So I put a short gat on my kitchen door and this gat is really working. I like your post and thanks for your advice.


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Chuck Wendig Says He Was Fired from Marvel Star Wars Comics for Politics
by Jude Terror
Chuck Wendig was set to launch a new Marvel Star Wars Comic, Shadow of Darth Vader, in February, but it looks like he's already been taken off the book before the first issue hits stands. According to Wendig, he's been removed from Shadow of Vader as of issue #4, and also another Star Wars book that hadn't been announced yet. According to Wendig, the reason given for his removal is "Because of the negativity and vulgarity that my tweets bring. Seriously, that's what Mark [Paniccia], the editor said. It was too much politics, too much vulgarity, too much negativity on my part."
The tweets in question apparently refer to Wendig's recent dust-ups with conservatives following the Brett Kavanaugh hearings, as well as a campaign of negative reviews and YouTube videos made about him, which he says is a response to his inclusion of LGBTQ characters in his Star Wars work. Wendig says that Chelsea Cain was also fired from Marvel "for political reasons," and we can't help but noticed that the circumstances of Wendig's removal mirrors that of Aubrey Sitterson's removal from IDW's GI Joe comic before the comic even hit stands following a similar campaign against him. Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn was also fired by Marvel's parent company Disney after an alt-right campaign called for his head due to his vocal opposition to President Donald Trump, though that situation differed in that old social media posts from Gunn's edgelord days were surfaced, containing "jokes" about controversial topics that put Disney in a difficult position.
We reached out to Marvel for comment and will follow up with an update if they respond.
UPDATE: After publication, Marvel contacted us with a "no comment."
Below, read Wendig's full statement, as posted to Twitter.
So, here's a thing that has happened – I just got fired from Marvel. Taken off issues 4 and 5 of SHADOW OF VADER, and taken off an as-yet-unannounced SW book.
This might be a long thread, so apologies in advance.
— Chuck Wendig (@ChuckWendig) October 12, 2018
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To rewind a little bit, when SW: AFTERMATH came out, I assume most know but maybe you don't, I put some ahh, elements in there (LGBT characters) that were not received well by a certain subset of fandom.
I was literally at a midnight release of the book, and when I got done, there were already a pile of one-star reviews piling up – which seemed strange, obviously. And scary, too. I didn't understand what was happening at the time.
I also started receiving TONS of harassment – harassment that has gone on for years, harassment that has required me to contact local police and warn them of SWATting attempts, harassment across all corners of the Internet, here, FB, Reddit, YouTube.
(Christ, for an extra special treat go search for my name and check out the YouTube videos if you want an eye-opening glimpse.)
And privately, I was told by folks inside LFL that there was no worry here, that they valued that I spoke out both speaking up for myself and for STAR WARS, which has always honestly been a progressive brand and company.
After I did HYPERION with Marvel, they hired me then to write the TFA adaptation, which meant I got to work with some wonderful folks – @hantos and @cracksh0t – on a project that was tricky, because it ended up being more a translation of the movie than an adaptation.
Still, I thought things were good, and I hoped to do more work with Marvel or SW or a combo of the two someday – comics isn't really my "thing," per se, but I felt like I was getting a handle on it.
Well, it was creepy.
And I'd seen other signs of people being… fired for political reasons, or folks like @ChelseaCain who was yanked around and was also the subject of considerable nastiness.
Today I got the call. I'm fired. Because of the negativity and vulgarity that my tweets bring. Seriously, that's what Mark, the editor said. It was too much politics, too much vulgarity, too much negativity on my part.
Which, of course, is their decision to make. I'm not their boss. (And, turns out, they're not the boss of me, either. Har har.)
(I joke because otherwise, I cry.)
If they honestly feel that my presence will damage the book, I don't want that. I want the book to shine, and artists like Juanan Ramirez and Greg Smallwood to do their amazing thing. Artists like that are gods in my mind, so I'm happy to not distract from their literal magic.
And it seems odd to be mad that I'm mad about politics when – well, look around. Climate change, kids in cages, sexual harassers at the topmost tiers of power, and so on. A call for civility as the PA GOP candidate threatens Tom Wolf with a golf cleat stomping. I dunno, man.
(All that being said, a lot of wonderful people still work inside those institutions and storyworlds, and I hope you'll continue to support them and the stories they're telling.)
P.S. Vote in November like your life depends on it. Because it just might.
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About Jude Terror
A prophecy once said that in the comic book industry's darkest days, a hero would come to lead the people through a plague of overpriced floppies, incentive variant covers, #1 issue reboots, and super-mega-crossover events. Sadly, that prophecy was wrong. Oh, Jude Terror was right. For ten years. About everything. But nobody listened. And so, Jude Terror has moved on to a more important mission: turning Bleeding Cool into a pro wrestling dirt sheet!
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CMA Fest Artist Spotlight: Josh Goodlett
by Missy Wolf / 1313 days ago / Comments
Conversations with Missy: Josh Goodlett
Many of you may remember our next CMA Fest Artist Spotlight from a previous Conversations with Missy. Josh Goodlett is one of the nicest artists we have had the pleasure to meet. Thanks to the Iceman, we have been able to capture more of these amazing artists at this year's CMA Fest.
We caught up with Goodlett backstage in the green room at Alley Taps for another on-camera conversation. The energy was great and everyone was happy to be there. Watch our conversation now to hear all that he has coming up and what this experience was like for him. Be sure to check out this sneak peek of his bio (taken from his website) below.
"Country singer Josh Goodlett says he likes artists who are the "real deal" - artists who believe in themselves, perform music that is sincere and heartfelt, and who connect with the fans. While he seems quite unaware of it, Josh is describing himself.
Goodlett is a natural singer who grew up in a musical family, and he's been "singing since before he could talk." While ability is key to succeeding in the music business, willingness to work hard is another essential element. Josh was born willing - a native of Northern Kentucky and Southern Indiana farm country - he grew up rising before dawn for chores and singing in the church choir on Sunday mornings.
"I fed calves before school, helped my grandpa and uncles in the tobacco fields, and worked for one of my uncles on a dairy farm," he says of his boyhood in Taylorsville, Kentucky, not far from Louisville. "I'm no stranger to what country folks have to do in terms of getting up in the morning and working hard."
During his rural upbringing, Josh never considered music to be anything more than a part of everyday life. However, the response he received after singing "Amazing Grace" as a teenager at his grandfather's funeral changed that notion. He learned that he could move people with his voice, and became interested in making a go of it as a performer. It would be years before he would strap on a guitar and start writing Country songs, but when he did, it came to him just as easily as singing did."
We absolutely love this artist and know that you will too. Please follow Goodlett on social media now and stay up to date with the latest news by checking out his website. Watch our full conversation for more on this fantastic artist. ~Missy
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Grainger Donates $100K to Folds of Honor
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The donation doubles Grainger's $50,000 donation from 2018 and will directly fund 20 scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each to qualified, incoming college freshman who are pursuing degrees in engineering and technology.
"We are incredibly grateful for Grainger's partnership and continued generosity," said Lt. Col. Dan Rooney , founder of Folds of Honor. "We are proud to partner with a company that is advancing STEM education and training nationwide and investing in the future of family members of military heroes this school year."
Grainger has a strong connection to the U.S. Military, as many of its team members have a history of military service. Hundreds of Grainger team members based in the U.S. self-identify as Veterans, active duty, Guard and Reserve service members, and Grainger's Chairman and CEO DG Macpherson is also a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force .
"We are incredibly proud to give back to the families of those who serve our country by doubling our contribution to Folds of Honor," said Macpherson. "By focusing this year's scholarships around components of STEM education, we are aiming to help students follow their passions and gain the skills required for many current—and increasingly future—careers."
Gifts to Folds of Honor help fund educational scholarships and financial needs of military families whose loved ones have been killed or disabled while in active duty. They support private education tuition, tutoring and educational summer camps for children K-12 and higher education tuition assistance for spouses and children.
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