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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' First Trailer Is Finally Here and We Are So Here For It (Video)
Movies By TooFab Staff | 4/14/2017 7:35 AM PT
Ready to return to a galaxy far, far away?
Well, the wait is over, as Lucasfilm released the first trailer for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" during Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, Florida, on Friday.
Written and directed by Rian Johnson, the eighth episode of the franchise picks up where "The Force Awakens" left off, with Rey (Daisy Ridley) learning some tricks of the Jedi trade from Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) following the shocking demise of Han Solo (Harrison Ford).
The trailer begins with a voiceover of Luke telling Rey to "breathe" before asking what she sees. As she answers "Light, darkness, a balance," we see flashes of Carrie Fisher's General Organa, Darth Vader's smashed helmet and Rey using a lightsaber. From there, it's glimpses of Finn, Poe Dameron and BB-8 and the Millennium Falcon. We see Rey and Kylo Ren with their sabers, as well as more footage from the visions Rey got when she first held Luke's weapon.
"It's time for the Jedi to end," Luke says at the very end of the clip.
See Poe, Kylo Ren, Luke and Leia In 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Photos view photos
During the film's panel,hosted by Josh Gadd, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy praised Johnson for how he "writes amazingly fierce and independent women." Johnson also revealed he's still editing the film.
Gadd tried, in vain, to get some intel on Rey about her lineage. After asking if she was a Skywalker or Kenobi, she didn't budge. "Are you like the Madonna of Jakku?" Gadd joked.
"What I can say is, in 'The Last Jedi,' we go deeper into Rey's story and what is very apparent is Rey has a certain expectation as to what she might be getting from Luke and what that might entail," Ridley explained. "But it's difficult when you meet your heroes, because it might not be what you expect."
"I think what we're all very excited for: Luke's first words," teased Ridley.
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Mark Hamill said he told Johnson he was terrified to bring Luke back into the fold. "So am I," Hamill said the director told him in response.
"In VII, you discover Luke is a hermit on this island, there's so much unsaid about where he's been and what he's done," Hamill explained. "They allude to things that have happened and, to a certain extent, it's not Luke's story anymore. He's an important part of the arc of the saga and there's a lot of mystery of him within the film."
While Hamill tried to downplay his part, Kennedy interrupted to say, "He is so significantly important to this next film."
Hamill also joked he thought he'd have a bigger part in "Force Awakens." "I thought when you were in the forrest and the lightsaber jiggled in the show, I said, "Ok here I am! And the flies into the hand of Rey?! She didn't even do any training," he exclaimed.
Some behind-the-scenes photos Johnson shared also teased the re-emergence of Gwendoline Christie's General Phasma, who was seen interacting with John Boyega on set.
"I think Finn stood up for himself in the end of 'Force Awakens,' so he's in recovery. Finn will be back for 'The Last Jedi' and he's not playing this time," said Boyega.
As for The Dark Side, Johnson called the destruction of Starkiller Base a "big loss," but said things with The First Order will "get dire."
Johnson also introduced the audience to Kelly Marie Tran, who will play a character named "Rose." "She's part of the resistance and she works in maintenance and I can't wait for you to meet her," said Tran. "She's pretty rad," added Johnson, "She's not looking to be a hero but gets pulled into this adventure in a big way."
Carrie Fisher's Daughter Billie Lourd Honors Mom at Star Wars Celebration
The latest installment was filmed just before the death star Carrie Fisher, who returns as Leia Organa. Fisher's brother Todd said he and Carrie's daughter, Billie Lourd, gave Lucasfilm permission to use recent footage of her for Episode 9 as well.
"She's as much a part of it as anything and I think her presence now is even more powerful than it was, like Obi Wan — when the saber cuts him down he becomes more powerful. I feel like that's what's happened with Carrie. I think the legacy should continue," he told the New York Daily News.
Of Carrie, Johnson added, "I love her so much, man. I just adore her."
"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" hits theaters December 15, 2017.
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I just spent way too much time over at The Sartorialist, a site I've heard so much about but never really took the time to explore in depth. I was searching for inspiration as to how fashionable people stay looking fashionable on rainy days, given the recent weather around the country and the fabulous thunderstorm we had here last night. But instead, I realized how my love for fall and spring wardrobes stems from the need and practicality of wearing layers. Not only do they keep outfits more interesting by allowing folks to mix and match colors and patterns, but they're essential on days like yesterday - 70 and sunny at noon, cool and rainy at 4pm.
and lots and lots of skirts!
Makes me want to go out and buy a trench coat and a bunch of skirts.
Mine, of course, is the yellow with stripes at the top.
I have to agree on the first image. I love the yellow.
Love that first image as well. And that little kid--how adorable!!
oh how I love spring, I think it is the most fun season to dress for! Especially during this magical Chicago spring!!
My fav is the first one too! I just can't get enough yellow at the mo.
I'm just happy the warmer weather is here! Hooraay!
I have to go with the trench coat look. Tres Chic!
1 and 3 are my faves..spring layers are the best!
I love how scarves never go out of style or out of season! That's my favorite layering piece of clothing/accessory! I love the first picture!
That little boy is uhshmazing!! Love this post!
I want that pink coat! I've been looking for one like that for YEARS!


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Nats go Long with new coaching staff for Davey Martinez
Posted on November 3, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears
Long before Kevin Long was reinventing swing paths and visual optics with Daniel Murphy, the batting guru was the hitting coach with the New York Yankees from 2007 to 2014 and was tweaking Derek Jeter's swing and reconstructing Yankees struggling slugger Curtis Granderson who went from seventeen home runs in 2010 to twenty-six dingers in 2011. Grandy became an All-Star in 2011 while raising his OPS from .792 to .916. The Yankees' improvements were dramatic in Kevin Long's tenure, and they won the World Series in 2009. Robinson Cano went from fourteen home runs to thirty-three home runs under Long's tutelage. Yes, it does help to have promising players that want to learn, and that is why Murphy and Long clicked in the student and teacher relationship.
If you ask Long, he will espouse the virtues of launching balls versus rolling over groundballs. Long is always quick to spit out the ".220 stat" which is the batting average of ground balls. In Bryce Harper's world, 220 means "2nd to none" but in Long's lexicon it's a dirty word, and he wants his hitters to keep balls off the infield dirt and get them in the air where the success rate is much higher.
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals announced that Kevin Long was hired by the Nats as their new hitting coach on Dave Martinez's revamped staff. It was the first of many coaching hires on the horizon, and a significant move by the newly minted manager Dave Martinez and G.M. Mike Rizzo.
Launch Angle and the stats
Even before they called it "launch angle", Kevin Long was bestowing the virtues of Craig Wallenbrock's California style of the "samurai soldier" swing. Maybe the roots go further back than Wallenbrock who was born in the 1940's. Kevin Long was certainly influenced by Wade Boggs and other great sluggers in baseball history including Babe Ruth and Ted Williams, but he knew that 4 infielders plus the pitcher and catcher had a better likelihood of fielding a weak groundball in the infield versus a line drive. BABIP works better for the batter's success when it is put in the air as statistics proved back in 2013 when Long was with the Yankees and saw that season the large disparity and success rates with OPS of .483 for grounders, .834 for flyballs, and 1.568 for line drives.
If you go by the stats — and you should — the Mets led the Major Leagues with the best non-groundball rate during Long's tenure as the hitting coach with the Mets at a 40.3% groundball rate. Keep in mind, those stats are from a National League team where the pitcher's bat. The Nats were at 45.2% in the same period for comparative purposes.
Upon hearing the news of Kevin Long's hiring by the Washington Nationals, Daniel Murphy said he was happy to hear that he would be reunited with his former mentor.
Kevin Long with Daniel Murphy. Photo by Lee Heiman for TalkNats
The Post-Season hitting drought
The Nationals were dreadful in this post-season on offense, and it must be said they were still better in batting average and OPS then the Cubs were in the NLDS, and the Nationals finished ahead of the Cleveland Indians also in post-season OPS. The Cubs by the way fired their hitting coach and replaced him with Chili Davis. The Cubs you might ask had a final line of .168 /.240/ .289/ .530 in their 2017 post-season run. The post-season seemed to be great pitching shuts down great hitting.
During the regular season the Nationals were 5th in all of baseball in the offensive index scoring 819 runs and only trailing Houston, the Yankees, Colorado and the Cubs. The Nationals were actually 4th in OPS and finished ahead of the Colorado Rockies. Kevin Long replaces Rick Schu who had been the hitting coach since 2014 and survived the changes on the coaching staff when Dusty Baker took over.
The New Coaching Staff
Dave Martinez will be adding to his coaching staff over the coming weeks and like Dusty Baker two years ago should have his staff complete by the time Thanksgiving rolls around on the calendar. Baker finished up his hirings on his staff by the completion of the GM Meetings, but for him it was more formality as he knew Chris Speier was going to be added to his staff in some capacity which turned out to be as his bench coach and Davey Lopes joined on as his 1st base coach. Bob Henley and Rick Schu were part of Matt Williams' staff and pitching coach Mike Maddux appeared to have been hired before the ink was dry on Dusty Baker's contract.
While Kevin Long joins Dave Martinez's staff, it was rumored that Long was granted permission last from the New York Mets to interview for the managerial vacancy. Keep in mind that Long was still under contract with the Mets last week before his contract expired. Our sources indicated earlier this week as we reported that Long was most likely going to join the Nats in some capacity while we did not know if that was going to be as the bench coach or hitting coach. By the reaction of many Mets fans, they were not pleased with Long's departure to the rival Washington Nationals.
Long's hire brings him to the same organization where his son Jaron Long has been pitching in the Minor League system for the Nationals. The younger Long should be part of the Syracuse Chiefs staff in the spring, and he could certainly be in the mix at some point on the Nationals staff if he continues to improve. For now, 202 is still the DC area code, 220 is "2nd to none" for Bryce Harper and .220 is a dirty word for Kevin Long.
Photo by Paul Kim of Kevin Long
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NFL WEEK 11: Our official predictions for who wins this weekend
Tyler Lauletta
AP Photo/Reed HoffmannPatrick Mahomes.
Through 10 weeks of the NFL season, there's never been a more chaotic year to bet.
Last week, our picks went a dismal 4-9-1 against the spread, thanks in part to disappointing performances from the Titans and Eagles.
This week we're looking to bounce back, picking every game against the spread with hopes of finding some winners.
Ten weeks into the NFL season, it's clear that there has never been a year as difficult to bet on.
Schedules and rosters change at a moment's notice due to COVID-19. Sometimes a team's practice schedule is completely upended, but then by the time Sunday comes around, they will be ready to beat the breaks off of their opponents, practice be damned.
So far this season, our picks have gone a middling 67-70-5 against the spread — far from a disaster, but you don't bet on football to break even.
Please take a look below at our best bets against the spread for Week 10 of the NFL season (* indicates home team).
LAST WEEK: 4-9-1OVERALL: 67-70-5
Seattle Seahawks* (-3) over Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals squeaked out an overtime win against the Seahawks when they met earlier in the season. When teams are this evenly matched, it's tough to imagine one sweeping the season series. I love what Arizona is doing right now, but after another miraculous win last weekend, it feels like they're due for a misfire.
Cleveland Browns* (-3.5) over Philadelphia Eagles
Jamie Sabau/Getty ImagesNick Chubb.
It pains me to say this, but the Eagles are bad. The Browns might not be great, but the Eagles are just flat out bad. As a Philadelphia fan, I hope that Carson Wentz can find his game again, but as a gambler, I have no idea why this line isn't a touchdown.
Atlanta Falcons (+4.5) over New Orleans Saints*
As bad as the Falcons are in any year, I believe they will get up for a game against the Saints. And with starting quarterback Drew Brees out, New Orleans will be running either Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill at quarterback. Whoever winds up getting the starting nod, I think Matt Ryan has the goods to outplay them.
Detroit Lions (+2.5) over Carolina Panthers*
This game feels like a coin flip, and in a coin flip, I'll take the points.
New England Patriots (+1.5) over Houston Texans*
The Patriots have now won two games in a row after a four-game losing streak left some supporters panicking midseason. While the Texans are talented on paper, they only have two wins this season, both of which have come against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bill Belichick should find a way to get out of Houston with the win.
Pittsburgh Steelers (-10) over Jacksonville Jaguars*
The Jaguars have killed more of my bets than maybe any other team in the NFL so far this year. If I support them, they fold like a bad hand at the poker table, but if I go against them, suddenly they're playing brash football against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. I need to cash one of these eventually. Go Steelers.
Green Bay Packers (+1.5) over Indianapolis Colts*
AP Photo/Mike RoemerAaron Rodgers.
The Colts defence is one of the best in the league, and the Packers defence may be one of the worst. But despite that, this game comes down to betting Aaron Rodgers as an underdog or Philip Rivers as a favourite. I'm betting on Rodgers every time.
Washington Football Team* (-1.5) over Cincinnati Bengals
Alex Smith completed 38 of his 55 passes last week for an impressive 390 yards against the Detroit Lions. While it wasn't enough to win that game, it showed that this Washington team still has a fighting chance to come out of the dreadful NFC East despite having just two wins through nine games. If they are to turn their season around, it will have to start Sunday with a win over the Bengals.
Baltimore Ravens* (-6.5) over Tennessee Titans
Last year, the Titans shocked the NFL by bouncing Lamar Jackson and the Ravens from the playoffs. Coming off of a loss to the Patriots, look for Baltimore to play this one pretty angry.
Dallas Cowboys (+7) over Minnesota Vikings*
The Minnesota Vikings have looked like a brand new team since the return of running back Dalvin Cook and still have an outside shot at making the playoffs if they can go on a bit of a run through the second half of the season. That said, I still don't think they should be touchdown favourites over any team in the NFL.
Miami Dolphins (-3.5) over Denver Broncos*
AP Photo/Wilfredo LeeTua Tagovailoa.
If anything, the reason to consider betting the Broncos in this spot is that the line is suspiciously low. The Dolphins have now won three straight since Tua Tagovailoa took over at quarterback, despite him never having a truly brilliant performance yet under centre. Maybe this is a trap game, but it's too tough to go against the favourite here.
Los Angeles Chargers* (-8.5) over New York Jets
The Chargers are 2-7, with all seven of their losses coming in one-score games. The Jets are just plain bad, and once again, turning to Joe Flacco to lead the team into Los Angeles this weekend. The Chargers have had enough things break against them so far this season that it feels like karma does them a solid in this spot, and they can enjoy a blowout win.
Kansas City Chiefs (-7.5) over Las Vegas Raiders*
The Raiders are the only team to have beaten the Chiefs so far this season. It's tough to imagine Patrick Mahomes not putting up some huge numbers in his shot at revenge against Las Vegas.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers* (-4) over Los Angeles Rams
Tom Brady and the Buccaneers bounced back in a big way last weekend, following up their embarrassing loss to the Saints on "Sunday Night Football" with a never in doubt win over the Panthers. Still, Brady was made a fool on national television, and this will be his first chance since that terrible loss to the Saints to show a national audience he's not washed up. I don't think Brady lets himself get embarrassed twice in three weeks in primetime.
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Pressure is mounting on President Jacob Zuma to sign a proclamation that would allow the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe mismanagement at the SABC.
The SIU was expecting Zuma to issue the directive by the end of June, but it's unclear why he has not.
A pParliamentary inquiry into the leadership meltdown at the SABC preceded the dissolution of the broadcaster's one-member board and the establishment of an interim one.
African National Congress member of Parliament, and whip of the Communications Portfolio Committee, Lerumo Kalako says the sooner the president gives the green light, the better.
SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says the interim board is not able to tell the President what to do.
Kganyago has denied a media report that board members are worried the delay could see former COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng cashing in on his sizeable pension.
The Star newspaper is reporting that it would be difficult for the SABC to recoup the money if Motsoeneng is found to have benefited illegally from dealings at the SABC.


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How to Improve On Your Franchisees' Unit Economics, on July 16th, 2013.
Joining Warren on the panel were Gregory Plotts, CPA of Yount, Hyde & Barbour an expert in franchisor/franchisee audit, accounting and consulting services and John A. Gordon of Pacific Management Consulting Group an analysis, advisory, expert witness and business intelligence aggregator focused on the franchise restaurant sector.
There is great opportunity for better franchisee unit level performance reporting and corresponding franchisor support.
However, the audience concluded that less than 40% of franchisors get meaningful and timely reporting from franchisees.
Warren also pointed out that in 35 years of franchising, he has never terminated a franchise agreement solely because the franchisee wasn't reporting on a timely basis.
John Gordon pointed out that the U.S. restaurant marketplace is overbuilt, yet still growing.
So, the competition for sites is intense pushing rents up for prime locations and requiring franchisee and franchisor operators to be focused on unit level performance like never before.
Those franchise systems that are better at getting their data have a competitive advantage. Popeyes is out muscling KFC, for example.
Greg Plotts emphasized that creating dashboards with Key Performance Indicators – KPI- in as close to real-time as possible enables both franchisees and franchisors to be nimble and act on what the KPI reporting is telling them.
The audience asked how do you get to a point where a franchise system can get the reporting and KPI platforms built and adopted?
1. Produce reports that are valuable to both the franchisor and franchisee. Franchisors need to find out what reports their franchisees need.
2. Get the franchise field consultants focused on the franchisee's unit level P&Ls. To have onsite in the field meetings without good numbers with franchisees is not the best use of franchisee and franchisor time.
1. Understand that some of them will want to know how they rank, and that group should be the first to work on a standard chart of accounts together with the franchisor and service providers.
2. Understand that money spent on accounting platform now will pay off in future growth.
1. Not push the franchise system to a cloud based platform or even dashboards until there is sufficient buy in by the franchisees.
2. Understand the different needs for reports, by franchisee and franchisor and tailor the product accordingly.


Figure out how to beautify your outdoor spaces using the helpful horticulture tips in this article so you can make a garden which everybody can enjoy. You can have a good plan on what you need, so you do not waste funds on unnecessary equipment, or the wrong forms of seeds.
The handles on the tools bring clever rulers. Just lay your tool down on the ground then lay a yardstick near the handles.Make use of a bright permanent marker to label the distances.
Brighten your flower beds with biennials and biennials. You are able to fill gaps between shrubs or perennials. Some flowers you should use are marigold, cosmos, rudbekia and sunflower or sunflowers.
Bulbs are a fantastic option for people who want to enjoy spring as well as in summer. Different kinds of bulbs bloom at different times, so choosing appropriately, you could have blooms early spring to later summer.
As soon as the fall season approaches, you must plant autumn edibles. A pumpkin may become a planting container rather than clay pots. Once you've cut its top and scooped the insides out, spray the inside and edges with Wilt-Pruf to help keep the pumpkin from rotting.
Don't mow your grass down through the soil if you run the mower. The roots will grow deeper to the soil, making the lawn more and stronger resistant to drying out, in the event you give your grass to develop just a little longer. Short grass on the other hand is prone to getting dried out and turning brown.
For those who have a veggie garden, Pest management is very difficult. One of the ways that you could help control garden pests away is to remain diligent concerning your garden. In the event you catch the pests early, it is possible to take them off yourself effectively.
You only need just a little homework, some are employed in the great outdoors, and some patience. The time and effort will probably pay off, and you will definitely see a good reward for the effort.


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Fall is one of my favorite times of year. The weather here is Arizona starts to be a bit more bearable. You may even need a light jacket in the evening by mid- October. Exciting! So in preparation for the upcoming cooler temperatures FabKids has sent each of my munchkins an adorable outfit to model for you guys. This is actually our first time getting anything from the FabKids site. We are so excited and grateful for this opportunity to try out this brand.
For starters the site it self is pretty cool. You start off by filling out a personality survey for each kiddo. It then gives you a personalized closet of outfits to pick from. Now of course you are not limited to just this selection but I did think it was a neat feature. The kids liked the format of the site too. Each of them chose their own outfits with out my input. I wanted them to get some thing THEY really wanted. Side note: I appreciate that all of the girls clothing on the site are on the modest side. I didn't have to worry about my daughter picking something that may not have been age appropriate.
Upon browsing the site I felt like a lot of the clothes looked similar to something I would find at a store like Target or Kohls. However, my opinion quickly changed once the clothing arrived. The quality of these clothes, details like the stitching, quality of the fabrics and prints is definitely there. I am very impressed. Especially with both of the cotton print shirts. They are thin and as soft as butter yet thick enough that they won't tear after one wash cycle.
Check out these jeans. Aren't they sweeeeeeet?
The satin/matte finish definitely gives them an edger look, which surprising my son loved. As a mom I like that these have an adjustable waist band. My little guy is tall but slim so we have to get bottoms with this feature. We ordered these according to the sizing chart on the site and I am pleased with how true to fit they are. The rocker shirt is a bit longer than I would have chosen in a store but still totally wearable.
My little princess also picked a rock star like outfit. I fully expected the tulle of the skirt to be flimsy, fuzzy and cheap but that is the case. Even after being washed and hung dry a few times the skirt still looks brand new.
Her shirt is also a smidge large for her (according to my own personal preferences) but again still wearable. The flirty shoulder detail gives this shirt that's little extra oomph of uniqueness.
Overall I really am impressed with the quality, fit and structure of these FabKids pieces. I would definitely order from them. Actually I've been eyeballing these purple star boots (ah cuteness) what do you guys think?
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Q: Merging collections in Meteor Imagine you have multiple collections you want displayed on a single social news feed, for example Posts and Users (new signups). How would you reactively display both in a list sorted by creation date?
Idea 1 - merging in client
You publish the entities separately, and in the client, sort each of them by date, and merge them into a single sorted array, which you then display in an {{#each}} iterator. Problem: AFAIK this requires flattening the reactive cursors into static arrays, so now the page won't update. (Perhaps there's a way of making the page recalculate this array when any collection changes, salving this approach?)
Idea 2 - creating a new collection
You create a new collection, say FeedItems. When a new Post or User is created, you also create a new FeedItem and copy the relevant information into it. Displaying the items in the client is now very straightforward. Problem: Now there is no reactivity between the canonical objects and the FeedItem versions of them, so if someone changes their name, deletes a post, etc., this won't be reflected in the feed. (Perhaps there's a way of creating reactivity between collections to salvage this approach?)
Idea 3 - merging in the publication
Perhaps there's some way of sticking with the existing collections, but creating an additional 'newsFeed' publication which would somehow merge them. I haven't seen any way of doing this, however. I see in the docs that you can publish an array of collections, but AFAIK this is equivalent to publishing the same collections one at a time.
Is one of these approaches on the right track? Or is there another I haven't thought of?

A: Idea 1 seems to work out of the box. I created a new meteor project and change it as follows:
test.js:
Users = new Meteor.Collection("users");
Posts = new Meteor.Collection("posts");

if (Meteor.isClient) {
  Template.hello.array = function () {
      var a = Users.find().fetch()
          .concat(Posts.find().fetch());
      return _.sortBy(a, function(entry) { return entry.votes; });
  };
}

if (Meteor.isServer) {
  Meteor.startup(function () {
      // code to run on server at startup
      Users.insert({name: "user1", votes: 1});
      Users.insert({name: "user2", votes: 4});
      Users.insert({name: "user3", votes: 8});
      Users.insert({name: "user4", votes: 16});

      Posts.insert({name: "post1", votes: 2});
      Posts.insert({name: "post2", votes: 4});
      Posts.insert({name: "post3", votes: 6});
      Posts.insert({name: "post4", votes: 8});

  });
}

test.html:

  <title>test</title>

  {{> hello}}

<template name="hello">
  {{#each array}}

{{votes}} {{name}}

  {{/each}}

</template>

This gives the expected list:
1 user1
2 post1
4 user2
4 post2
6 post3
8 user3
8 post4
16 user4

Then I did Users.insert({name: "new", votes: 5} in the console and got (reactively):
1 user1
2 post1
4 user2
4 post2
5 new
6 post3
8 user3
8 post4
16 user4

A: By far the easiest solution is to merge them on the client in a template helper. For example:
Template.dashboard.helpers({
  peopleAndPosts: function() {
    var people = People.find().fetch();
    var posts = Posts.find().fetch();
    var docs = people.concat(posts);
    return _.sortBy(docs, function(doc) {return doc.createdAt;});
  }
});

and the template (assuming people and posts have a name):
<template name="dashboard">

    {{#each peopleAndPosts}}

{{name}}

    {{/each}}

</template>

This will be reactive because the helper is a reactive context so any changes to People or Posts will cause the returned array to be recomputed. Be aware that because you are not returning a cursor, any changes to either collection will cause the entire set to render again. This won't be a big deal if the length of the returned array is relatively short.

A: I came across this problem and I was wondering if a mixed solution would be better (or at least more efficient):
The solution proposed by David works great but, as he says, problems could arise when dealing with big collections.
What about keeping a local collection (just in the client), merge both collections into that local one when template is created and then register an observer (or maybe an observer for each remote collection) to keep the local collection up to date?

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The Cross and Flame emblem is a powerful reminder of who and whose we are as United Methodists. That's why protecting and preserving its use and integrity are just as important today as when the insignia was created by the General Conference in 1968 and registered with the United States Patent and Trademark office in 1971.
The history and significance of the Cross and Flame emblem are as rich and diverse as the United Methodist Church. The insignia's birth quickly followed the union of two denominations in 1968: The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Following more than two dozen conceptualizations, a traditional symbol—the cross— was linked with a single flame with dual tongues of fire. The resulting insignia is rich in meaning. It relates the United Methodist Church to God through Christ (the cross) and the Holy Spirit (the flame). The flame is a reminder of Pentecost when witnesses were united by the power of the Holy Spirit and saw "tongues of fire" (Acts 2:3).
The elements of the emblem also remind us of a transforming moment in the life of Methodism's father, John Wesley, when he sensed God's presence and felt his heart "strangely warmed". These two tongues of a single flame may also be understood to represent the union of two denominations. Only official United Methodist agencies, including local churches, may use the insignia to identify United Methodist work, programs and materials. Today, more than 40,000 United Methodist congregations can be found worshiping throughout many parts of the world. These congregations represent approximately 12 million members, two-thirds of which are found in the United States alone.
Christ Church is just a few years older than the Cross and Flame emblem. This addition to our church exterior is most appropriate and will be a beacon to all who see it that Christ Church is alive and strong and looking forward to our next fifty years.
Here is our brand-new Cross & Flame emblem. Click the photo above to see more pictures of this project!
**Editor's Note: The new Cross and Flame emblem on the front of our building was installed on March 4, 2015 and fully operational (backlit at night) on March 5. This Cross and Flame emblem part of our 50 & Forward capital campaign.


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NORMANDY RIVER CRUISE 2020
Land Tours Included In Your All-Inclusive River Cruise Holiday!
NORMANDY CRUISE SAMPLE ITINERARY & TOUR PROGRAM
Take a journey down a river of dreams The Seine isn't the largest river in Europe, or even France, but it may be the most renowned – and for good reason. This splendid waterway cuts through the heart of Paris, before winding its way along some of the most celebrated sites in Northern France. There are few superlatives that do justice to beautiful Paris, as you'll have ample opportunity to discover first hand. Beyond Paris, you can look forward to a serene cruise downriver to Honfleur, by the open waters of the English Channel, and pausing at the most arresting landmarks along the way. Les Andelys, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux – all the key points in this itinerary showcase fine historic settings and beautiful environs. However, we've saved some highlights – evocative Vernon and charming Conflans – for the return trip, including one last unforgettable fling in Paris.
As part of a Kosher River Cruise we add a unique educational program exploring the areas Jewish history and heritage plus Jewish Military History of The World Wars. On our tour we will be joined by retired Jewish military officers and historians who will provide a unique Jewish aspect to some of the major battles of World War I & II, including a special D-Day tribute during our visit to the famous battleground beaches of Normandy.
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Day 1 Thursday October 22: Paris (4:00pm check-in)
Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner aboard the luxurious Scenic Gem. Later, cruise out with the beautiful city of Paris as a backdrop. What a magical start to your cruise.
Day 2 Friday October 23: Conflans / Les Andelys Shabbat overnight
Composed of two parts, Le Grand Andely and Le Petit Andely, this picturesque village has around 8500 inhabitants. Life is pleasant, between nature and culture, season after season, in this Norman town. Les Andelys is a gateway open to the Norman Vexin. Here the River Seine forms a picturesque bend that has sculpted the dazzling cliffs. Its symbol of pride is Château-Gaillard. It is standing on the top of a spur and has been showing since the 12th century the strategic importance of Andely, a town rich in its architectural heritage.
This magnificent site, source of inspiration, has always attracted creators and artists.
Option 1: Walking tour Les Andelys & hike to King Richard the Lion Heart's Château Gaillard. Built in the 12th century by the well-known duke of Normandy Richard the Lion Heart, the fortress is located up the cliff a perfect place to control the area and the navigation on the river Seine which was an important trading road for the Norman. You will learn more about the siege and the battle that happened there in between French and Norman troupes on this nice walking tour in Les Andelys and this hike to the fortress.
Option 2: Journey to Lyons la Forêt. Often regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in France journey to Lyons la Foret (approx. 30 min drive), and discover this delightful place that is surrounded by one of the largest Beech forests in Europe. With houses dating back to the 17th and 18th century and in typical Normandy style this town is sure to impress! Explore. Our tour continues with a french manor and chateau tour. This beautiful house is filled with stunning antiques and concludes with a local cider tasting before returning to our ship.
Day 3 Saturday October 24: Les Andelys – Shabbat
Option 1: WWII Normandy Beaches (full-day tour): Walk the historic Normandy beaches and allow your imagination to replay the D-Day landings where they took place. At the Landing Museum at Arromanches, you'll be struck by the somber ambience surrounding the 9,387 graves (catching a glimpse of a Magen David every so often) of the Normandy Cemetery. While there, take a moment to visualize the scene, and reflect on the momentous impact of that day, as you look out from your lofty hilltop position above Omaha Beach. Alternatively, explore Normandy's famous Calvados Route, the famous D-Day museum, and delight in the many charming villages that dot the landscape.
Option 2: Free choice Honfleur: Those not interested in joining us at the beaches may explore by foot or e-bike the ancient town of Honfleur on your own, with its quaint architecture, its relaxed coastal atmosphere, quaint shops, and the many colorful fishing boats bobbing up and down on its waters.
Day 4 Sunday October 25: Rouen
Option 1 (full day tour): WWI Battle Fields & The Somme: Get a glimpse of what the Somme battlefields might have been like for those caught up in this terrible World War I battle, which claimed the lives of more than 150,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers. This full-day excursion commemorates the 100 years since the War. Tour includes visits to area battle fields and to both Allied & German cemeteries where each sides Jewish soldiers are laid to rest. This unique program highlights Jewish involvement on both sides of the battlefields.
Option 2: Etretat (1/2 day tour): With steep limestone cliffs that plunge dramatically towards the emerald waters of the English Channel below, the beauty of the Alabaster Coast will leave you breathless. Sitting proudly atop this dramatic seascape is the town of Étretat, where you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a guided tour of the famous cliffs, quaint seaside village for some shopping, and time at leisure.
Day 5 Monday October 26: Honfleur
Spend a peaceful Shabbat docked in the town of Caudebec-en-Caux with optional afternoon walking tours and our renowned on-board programming.
Day 6 Tuesday October 27: Caudebec-En-Caux
City & Jewish Heritage Tour (1/2 day tour): Explore the medieval city of Rouen, preeminent capital of Normandy. Begin with a walking tour through the center of Old Town, where you see the spectacular gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, often painted by Claude Monet, and the famous Gros Horloge, a 16th-century astronomical clock.
Today we explore Jewish Normandy through Rouen where unearthed over thirty years ago in the old quarter of the city is the remains of a 12th century Yeshiva (the oldest religious Jewish building found in Europe) and now a unique monument to France's Jewish history and culture. In 1976 during restoration work in the courtyard of the old French city of Rouen's courts of law, workers discovered a series of 12th century rooms that appeared to be of a spiritual dwelling of Jewish origin. Careful archeological and historical analysis revealed it to be an extraordinary discovery not only for the famous French city of Rouen, but for the world.
The discovery of a yeshiva suggests that this capital city in spiritual France may have been a religious heritage center of Jewish culture and history, life and learning. While synagogues and small prayer rooms were somewhat commonplace wherever communities of Jews lived, the establishment of a yeshiva in towns or capital cities in France was a far more complex undertaking and would have required the support of many Jewish communities not only to build it, but to maintain and attract scholars and students to that religious heritage center in France. At this time in history Paris, Perpignan and Troyes were major centers of Jewish study. The discovery of this religious spiritual heritage monument in France underscores the role of France as a major center of Jewish learning in Norman Jewish culture and history. France has always been a melting pot, and Normandy is no different. Jews arrived in Normandy before the advent of Christian rule, accompanying the Romans after the conquest of Gaul by Julius Caesar. The Romans gave the Jews religious, cultural and economic freedom. The main street of the Jewish community was called vicus judaerorum (Jews Way) and it was here that the small Jewish community lived and did business. Located within the walls of this religious spiritual heritage site in France, the vicus judaerorum (which was not a ghetto as we understand the word because the Jewish population was free to mix with the local pagan and later Christian population) extended beyond Normandy's boundaries.
As part of of program we will also have the opportunity to meet with todays Jewish community, leaders and synagogue of Rouen which numbers approximately 700 people living in a city of approximately 115,000, many of whom are emigres from Algeria and Tunisia.
Day 7 Wednesday October 28: Vernon, Paris
On the hills of Albertville, Conflans is a pleasant stopping point, with its flower-bedecked main square featuring a fountain and the Maison Rouge (Red House), a beautiful 14th-century brick-built building home to the Ethnography and History museum; its high street with forged iron shop signs on facades, and its charming gardens protected by the Sarrazine tower.
Tour: Chantilly Castle (1/2-day tour): A storybook vision amid an artificial lake and magnificent gardens, the Château de Chantilly contains a superb collection of paintings within the Musée Condé. Left shambolic after the French Revolution, the greatly restored château consists of two attached buildings, the Petit and Grand Châteaux, which are entered through the same vestibule. The estate's Grandes Écuries (Grand Stables) are just west.
The Petit Château, containing the Appartements des Princes (Princes' Suites), was built around 1560 for Anne de Montmorency (1492–1567), who served six French kings as connétable (high constable), diplomat and warrior, and died doing battle with Protestants in the Counter-Reformation. The highlight here is the Cabinet des Livres, a repository of 700 manuscripts and more than 30,000 volumes, including a Gutenberg Bible and a facsimile of the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, an illuminated manuscript dating from the 15th century that illustrates the calendar year for both the peasantry and the nobility. The chapel, to the left as you walk into the vestibule, has woodwork and stained-glass windows dating from the mid-16th century.
The attached Renaissance-style Grand Château, demolished during the Revolution, was rebuilt by the Duke of Aumale, son of King Louis-Philippe, from 1875 to 1885. It contains the Musée Condé, a series of 19th-century rooms adorned with paintings and sculptures (largest collection of art in France after the Louvre) haphazardly arranged according to the whims of the duke – he donated the château to the Institut de France on the condition the exhibits were not reorganized and would remain open to the public. The most remarkable works, hidden in the Sanctuary include paintings by Filippino Lippi, Jean Fouquet and Raphael.
Day 8 Thursday October 29: Paris – Disembark
*Tour will be a combination of both Jewish and secular sites.
* Please note mooring and casting off times are only guidelines. We reserve the right to make changes to the itineraries and excursion programs. Due to unforeseen circumstances such as low or high water or a defective ship sections of the river can be closed to traffic. In such cases the ship-owner reserves the right to transport guests along that section by bus, accommodate them in hotels and /or change the course of that part of the journey. In some circumstances it may be necessary to transfer to another ship. These situations are rare but do happen from time to time and are all part of riverboat vacations. There's nothing anyone can do to control Mother Nature.
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Krista is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT), specializing in advanced manual therapy skills, including spinal and peripheral manipulations. These specialized skills allow Krista to get her clients moving more efficiently, facilitating a timely return to their sport or daily activities—walking the dog, sitting without back pain, and more.
Krista's passion for treating sports and orthopaedic injuries in all levels of sports and fitness participation led her to become a 2015 Toronto medical volunteer for the Pan American Games. She treated a variety of sports injuries and athletes in the Athletes' Village medical centre. She enjoyed the Games' environment and working with fellow professionals in a volunteer capacity.
If not at the gym, on the soccer field, or enjoying a good book, you may find Krista walking her Maltese-mix dog along the waterfront. Having a dog that required physiotherapy, and being an animal lover, she has a growing interest in canine rehab!


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MU to Test Emergency Warning System on Friday
Story Contact: Christian Basi, 573-882-4430, BasiC@missouri.edu
COLUMBIA, Mo – University of Missouri officials will conduct a test of its emergency systems at 8:50 a.m., Friday, Sept. 26. This test is part of MU's ongoing commitment to the safety of its students, faculty, staff and visitors.
"We test our emergency plans and warning systems annually," said Jack Watring, chief of the MU Police Department. "The entire system, which includes alert beacons, desktop notifications, text messages and social media postings, will be activated."
During the test, ALERTUS beacons will sound for 10 seconds and flash for three minutes; a test message will be displayed on the beacons. Beacons are located in lecture halls as well as common areas and hallways of most MU campus classroom buildings, Memorial Union and the MU Student Center. The drill also will test the ALERTUS and Blackboard Connect systems, which include:
Text message alerts to students, faculty and staff who have elected to receive warnings by text.
A mass alert email to all university email accounts.
Desktop notification to computer screens that have installed MU's alert software.
Messages posted to MU's Facebook and Twitter accounts.
An advisory notice on the MU Alert webpage.
The text message will be:
TEST TEST TEST This is a test of the MU Mass Alert and Warning System. In an actual emergency more information would be provided. TEST TEST TEST
University officials also have been updating emergency evacuation plans for all buildings on campus. Each building has established evacuation procedures detailed in the building's emergency action plan; each building coordinator updates those plans on a regular basis, Watring said. One section, Annex J, in the Emergency Operations Plan addresses evacuation and transportation.
Students, faculty and staff can visit http://mualert.missouri.edu/ for instructions on opting in to receive emergency text message alerts. A summary of MU's Emergency Operations Plan can be found at: http://mualert.missouri.edu/documents/executive-summary.pdf and emergency procedures can be found at http://ehs.missouri.edu/other/er/


Since Haste the stat for Resto Shamans, this is perfect for an Outland or early Northrend resto shaman. Low price, and lots of haste!
Note: When you get higher, buy the blue and epic quality gems, it makes me cry when I see green gems in ilevel 219 epics.


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Features >
Reviews newsletter On tour >
On tour: Ken Liu
Writer and translator Ken Liu is at the forefront of bringing Chinese science-fiction to an English-language market, having translated the Hugo Award-winning The Three Body Problem (Liu Cixin) and edited the first English-language collection of contemporary Chinese SFF, Invisible Planets. His own short-story collection, The Paper Menagerie, won the Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy awards. His latest book is The Wall of Storms, book two in the 'Dandelion Dynasty' series. (All imprints Head of Zeus.) He is attending Perth Writers Festival.
What would you put on a shelf-talker for your latest book?
I'd probably include the map and cover of The Wall of Storms, and the following quote: '"Silkpunk" technology delivers enough excitement and sense of wonder to enchant any fan of epic fantasy.'—Publisher's Weekly.
What are you reading right now?
I'm reading the manuscript of an alternative history novel by Gu Shi, an amazing Chinese writer who writes across multiple genres. In this novel, she imagines a world in which Wu Zetian, a Chinese Emperor who seized the throne from her son, managed to establish and secure a dynasty of her own in which daughters as well as sons can ascend to the Imperial seat. I'm also in the middle of Aliette de Bodard's gorgeous House of Binding Thorns (Gollancz).
What are you planning to read next?
I'd like to get to Neil MacGregor's A History of the World in 100 Objects (Penguin). Ever since visiting the British Museum last year, I've been fascinated by its collection and this unique approach to history.
Which book do you always recommend?
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard (HarperCollins UK). Transcendentalism is one of the most unique contributions of American thought to philosophy, and Dillard is its best modern voice.
What was the defining book of your childhood?
Probably Jin Yong's martial arts novels. All of them were wonderful and shaped my approach to narrative in indelible ways.
If you were a literary character you'd be …
I wouldn't want to be a literary character at all. I like my own life too much.
What's your favourite books website or blog?
I like to talk about books with friends and colleagues in person. Rather than reading about books, I like to just read books.
Hardback, paperback or digital?
Digital. However, I think electronic books have been far too reliant on imitating physical books. Only when they are freed from the constraints of being merely an electronic version of the traditional codex (which, by the way, is only one stage in the evolution of books from tablets to scrolls to codices to swirling electrons on a screen) can they achieve their full potential.
Facebook or Twitter?
I'm not really a big social media user, but I find Twitter slightly more usable right now.
In 50 years' time books will be …
Written by artificial intelligence in large numbers. If I live that long, I hope to see a book composed by an AI win a major literary award or top the bestseller lists.
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YOU WIN OR YOU DIE
Game of Thrones Star Lena Headey Completes Flawless Summer with Real Estate Deals and a Music Video
Life beyond King's Landing awaits.
by Katherine Cusumano
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Long before she was Cersei Lannister, the devious ascendant queen of Westeros in Game of Thrones, Lena Headey was best known for starring in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and 300. Now, with just a season to go before HBO's fantasy epic concludes, Headey, apparently, is making moves outside of King's Landing once again with a new music video, as well as a sweet real estate deal. And lest we forget, despite all the machinations in Westeros, Cersei Lannister, who Headey recently described as "such a bitch," is still queen in Game of Thrones. So let the evidence show Lena Headey had the best summer.
Headey teamed up with British indie rock veterans Kasabian on a video for their new track, "Ill Ray (The King)." In her first-ever music video outing, Headey plays the video's windbreaker- and turtleneck-clad protagonist, a practicer of black magic who manages to reanimate the dead King Richard III using such established magical tokens as digestive cookies dipped in tea, historical biographies, and, naturally, candles. (Headey, it seems, learned a dark magic secret or two from Qyburn, who brings Cersei's sadistic henchman the Mountain back from the dead in Game of Thrones in zombie-fied form.)
After bringing the dead king back to life in a vacant parking lot, she takes him on a pub crawl, the obvious first destination for any recently revived royal. Many pints are consumed, and Richard, played by English actor and music video veteran Michael Socha, demands all passersby kiss the ring. And at the end of the video, just when the disaffected Headey, whose eye-rolls are something to aspire to, seems like she's resigned herself to kissing her zombie king, he looks a bit queasy and then collapses into a pile of dirt and bones, as zombies are wont to do. The Mountain would never—but whoever is behind the Game of Thrones Twitter account nevertheless tweeted the video, captioning it, "The Lannisters send their regards."
Last month, Headey also put her Los Angeles home on the market; with Game of Thrones's Season 7 finale on the horizon, and the series finale not far beyond that, it seems it was time to migrate. Within two weeks, the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday, an offer had been made for $2.05 million—which is not only $105,000 more than her asking price, but is also nearly three times the $790,000 she paid when she bought the place back in 2014. According to the Times, the house has five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, measuring 2,900 square feet—plenty of room for practicing exorcisms, transmogrifications, and black magic of all sorts. Plus, there's a pool. And the lucky new owner gets to boast it once housed Cersei Lannister.
Meanwhile, Headey is moving on to Fighting with My Family, the biopic of WWE wrestler Paige co-starring fellow period piece alumna Florence Pugh that premieres next year—and is certainly a departure from Game of Thrones.
Kit Harington auditioned for Game of Thrones with a black eye:


Doctors at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone prescribe thyroid hormone therapy, a medication that contains thyroxine, or T4, to replace the missing thyroid hormone in babies with congenital hypothyroidism. Therapy begins before your baby is three weeks old and is needed for life.
This medication is essential to ensure strong growth and development and a properly regulated metabolism throughout childhood and into adulthood. Beginning thyroid hormone therapy shortly after birth prevents serious complications, such as developmental delays and permanent intellectual disability.
Thyroid hormone therapy is prescribed as a small pill that can be crushed and mixed in formula, breast milk, or other foods and then given to babies and young children. After treatment begins, the doctor performs blood tests every few weeks during the first year of your child's life to monitor thyroid hormone levels.
As your child grows, the doctor periodically needs to adjust the medication dosage. During follow-up visits, the doctor also examines your child to make sure he or she is growing and developing as expected.


The Holmes Group will hold its third annual Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards at the Mandarin Oriental in Shanghai on September 18.
SHANGHAI—The Holmes Group will hold its third annual Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards at the Mandarin Oriental in Shanghai on September 18, following a ThinkTank Live conference at the same venue earlier in the day.
The awards dinner will recognize our 2013 Consultancies of the Year, announced earlier this year, and the winners of our Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards, selected from a record haul of more than 1,000 entries from around the region.
Those entries are currently being judged by a panel of experts, including senior corporate communications professionals from AIA Group, The Body Shop, Microsoft, Philips, Prudential, Rolls Royce, Sony, Wrigley and Yahoo!, as well as more than a dozen of the regional leading public relations firms.
Finalists will be announced next weekend.
The ThinkTank Live, conference, will be presented in partnership with BlueFocus Consulting and the China International Public Relations Society, and sponsored by Edelman, FleishmanHillard, and Weber Shandwick. Speakers will include Huntworth chief executive Lord Chadlington, Oscar Zhao of Blue Focus, and Kaiser Kuo of Baidu and topics will include the growing importance of digital and social media in Asia and the spending habits of the growing Chinese middle-class.


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De Koninklijke Winterswijkse Orkest Vereeniging werd opgericht op 2 januari 1902 door de heren B.J. Schreurs en A. Scholten. Ze bestaat uit een harmonieorkest, een symfonieorkest, opleidingsorkesten voor de harmonie- en symfonieafdelingen en een slagwerkgroep. De vereniging telt ongeveer 150 leden.

De KWOV is opgericht als een symfonie-orkest. Al snel ontstonden er ook een harmonie-orkest en een boerenkapel. Het harmonieorkest was al voor de Tweede Wereldoorlog zeer succesvol. Het orkest speelt sinds 1939 in de hoogste afdeling van de amateurorkesten, de eerste divisie (vroeger Vaandelafdeling)

Externe link
 Officiële internetpagina KWOV

Zie ook
 Lijst van Nederlandse harmonieorkesten

Winterswijk, Koninklijke Winterswijkse Orkest Vereeniging
Vereniging in Winterswijk

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Gripen India Blog
"Are you ready, Jugal?"
These were the four words that marked the most awaited moment of his life for India Today's Senior Special Correspondent Jugal R Purohit who got an opportunity to fly Gripen at Aero India 2017.
Jugal flew Gripen alongside Captain Fredrik Barske of the Swedish Air Force, who briefed him about the fighter's various capabilities: air-to-air attack, air-to-ground attack, reconnaissance, jamming enemy aircraft and networking with friendly fighters to lead a coordinated attack.
Jugal underwent a series of medical tests including blood profile, urine profile and electrocardiogram (ECG). He also received a backseat briefing to understand the usage of things like ejection seats and get a hang of communication during the flight. Within a few minutes, they pulled up to 20,000 ft, flying at the speed of sound.
"From looping to barrel roll to split to vertical climb up to 20,000 ft from low level, each of these manoeuvres we underwent made me realise the essence of training," he says.
At the end of the flight, Jugal became the 1,807th member of the Gripen club which consists of a few royals, mostly uniformed personnel and a handful of enthusiasts.


Is dental health becoming more of a problem in the current day? It seems like more and more people are putting off going to the dentist for various reasons. Rather it is a fear of the dentist or fear of affording the operation, people are just choosing to live with tooth decay and other dental problems instead of fixing the issue. It is understandable that we would want to spend the money on something else and just avoid that seemingly unaffordable dental work, but it simply is not a good idea. Once tooth decay starts, it is difficult to stop. It will continually get worse until treated or teeth start disappearing completely. The best you can do without seeking treatment is start brushing diligently and hope it slows it down enough that it doesn't get too severe before you can seek proper treatment at an Ormond Beach dentist office.
One of the major cause of this is the slightly confusing healthcare system of America. It makes it difficult to know if you can afford the insurance or the operation to get your teeth fixed, or even get them checked regularly. There is also those who don't know what options are available for affording dental treatment, so they go untreated. There are ways to afford dental work without insurance and without having to pay it all at once. While insurance is one way to make paying easier, which is why Atlantic Dentist accepts most forms of insurance, there are also payment plans that can be used to afford the treatment.
These payments plans are done in a manner similar to credit. You find out the amount you will need for a procedure, get it performed, and pay the company back monthly. This way you can afford your dental treatment because the payment is stretched over time, meaning you don't have to live in discomfort because you can't afford to see an Ormond Beach dentist. Instead, you can work your way to that bright, shining smile you always wanted. No more half smiling in pictures, we want you to show that full happy smile. So stop putting your dental health on the back burner and schedule an appointment with Drs. Costello and Drake at Atlantic Dentist in Ormond Beach, where our goal is to make the latest in dental technology affordable and accessible to everyone.


A floral head dress is a lovely way to add flowers to an outfit without requiring a woman to carry them or attach them to her clothes.
Many brides choose to wear floral head dresses if they are having less formal ceremonies, and many junior bridesmaids and flower girls enjoy floral head dresses because they do not have to keep constant watch of where their flowers are or if they are still in a nice condition.
For the most part floral head dresses are worn as garlands just off the crown of the head, though some women also consider flowered combs, clips and even headbands to be floral head dresses as well.
A garland head dress is simply a circle of craft wire shaped just around the outside of the crown of the head. This allows the head dress to sit comfortably on the head without slipping or falling off. But being worn in the hair all day is no easy job, so only sturdy flowers should be chosen for this type of arrangement.
Roses and carnations in particular work well in floral garlands. Prepare the flowers by removing any thorns, shoots and/or leaves from the stems.
To create a lovely floral head dress simply wrap the circle of craft wire in floral tape, cut the stems of your chosen flowers to about 1.25 centimetres and use a dab of hot glue to affix the stems to the wrapped wire. Secure the stems firmly to the wire with decorative ribbon and fill in any gaps between flowers with baby's breath or greenery. Affix the ends of the ribbon to the garland or wrap and tuck the ends under.
Simpler options for floral head dresses include combs and clips. Again, sturdy flowers are best for these items so roses, carnations, and wider flowers such as sunflowers and gerber daisies are all options.
To make a floral comb or clip begin by creating your floral design, possibly adding bulk by including ivy leaves, and wire the arrangement together so that it becomes one item. Affix this arrangement to the comb or clip using glue suitable to the material of the clip (for example, for plastic or metal). Use wire to further secure the arrangement to the comb or clip and then cover any unsightly details with decorative ribbon.
Floral head bands are not as common as garlands or combs and clips, but they do remain a possibility for women who prefer this style. Because a head band is worn close to the head and literally holds back the hair, using silk flowers is often the best option. Select a wide head band so that there is plenty of foundation for the flowers and wrap it in decorative ribbon. Use a dab of glue to secure each flower directly to the band (discard any plastic stems or underpinnings that come with silk flowers). Consider adding small sequins, crystals or other baubles to add some depth and greater visual interest to the arrangement.
Floral head dresses allow women to add flowers to their outfits without having to sacrifice their clothing or a free pair of hands. Garlands, combs, clips and headbands are all options for women and girls interested in making and wearing floral head bands.


We haven't even tried on our bathing suit, and we're already looking forward to fall. How could we possibly be ready? Well, at Target's home editor preview event in New York City, we got a sneak peek at what's in store for home décor, including an all-new Target brand. Now, September seems way too far away.
Julie Guggemos, vice president of Target's product design and development team, showed us her favorite pieces and revealed the inspiration behind the collection.
First off, we love the cardboard display house. Why showcase the collection in a makeshift house?
Julie Guggemos: The name of the brand is Threshold—a new Target home brand that you'll start to see in stores in September with a full rollout next spring. We wanted to invite our guests to literally step across the threshold and experience the product in a home atmosphere, where it is meant to be.
JG: We know how important great design is to our guest. She's constantly looking for new ways to update her home. We thought it was time to elevate our assortment, by introducing a new brand with strong personality, exceptional quality and outstanding design. You're not going to find anything else like it!
What was the inspiration for the fall collection?
JG: The fall collection is centered on the New England countryside. It incorporates equestrian and heritage influences, Native American prints, menswear stripes and plaids, brass accents, different textures and hand-sketched elements—all touches that evoke a sense of nostalgia. We even have old wooden games that are as fun to display as they are to play. Texture is also a big inspiration—like chunky knits—which you'll see on pillows, ottomans, throws and lamps.
Where will we see equestrian influences?
JG: Riding influences are prevalent everywhere, from the leather handles on a hammered silver serving bucket, to the buckle detailing on a herringbone picture frame, and a horse silhouette on an outdoor rug.
JG: My favorite piece is the blue pillow with a stitched outline of a horse —the back of the pillow captures the menswear plaid trend, and the front focuses on the equestrian touch I mentioned earlier. It's a great statement piece that you can use to update our home.
What is the easiest way to update your home?
JG: All you need is a few pillows and a throw! You can instantly refresh any room in the house just by adding those small pops of color and exciting prints—like southwestern patterns and the menswear-inspired prints.


Nelson Lance could afford a Mercedes Benz when he sold devices for stealing pay television signals. He was paying no taxes. Customers he met in mall parking lots paid lower cable bills, and they, too, made life more expensive for the rest of us taxpayers. But the taxman is watching. As Lance has just discovered, penalties for evading taxes on illicit income can be harsher than the fines for the crime itself.
Lance's bumper trade in contraband electronics first came under scrutiny in 1995. That was a simpler time for the cable, film and broadcast industries, before an estimated 700,000 scofflaw Canadians acquired illegal satellite dishes, anything not served by Bell ExpressVu or Star Choice.
Private investigators from Advocate Investigation Services Ltd. of Mississauga had been snooping around on behalf of cable companies for years. They videotaped Lance, 48, and his brother Joseph, making sales in the parking lots of Mississauga plazas. They overheard conservations in a local restaurant. With Peel Regional Police officers watching, they posed as equipment buyers — all this coming at the expense of cable viewers who pay their bills.
Acting on the information supplied by Advocate Investigation, Peel police obtained search warrants. They found 145 descramblers from LAB Electronics Co. Ltd. of Taiwan in Lance's car and his home at the time on Council Ring Rd. in Mississauga.
The evidence was overwhelming. Lance pleaded guilty in 1997 to possession of unlawful devices for obtaining telecommunication services, a criminal offence.
Harry Davies, vice-president of Advocate, says smalls fines were levied against Lance and dozens of others who were convicted over the years, none of the fines more than about $30,000 for a Windsor man after his third offence.
But that wasn't the end of it for Lance. Peel police passed on information to the tax authorities.
Investigators for Canada Customs and Revenue Agency discovered that Lance had not reported any business or employment income from 1994 to 1996, and paid virtually no taxes.
He had paid $2,132 in taxes on $15,736 of investment income earned in 1995, but then claimed a refund of $2,006 for 1996 when he reported $8,927.66 of investment income. It took until June, 2000, for investigators to establish that Lance was living well beyond his declared income.
Investigators searched Lance's new residence on Deer Run Court in Mississauga, and the offices of his tax preparers. They found that Lance had several different business cards. The cards identified him as sales manager for Ontario Video Exchange in Mississauga, as a business consultant working from his home address, as Summit Travel of Toronto and as someone dealing in "private investments," with no address, just a cellphone and pager number.
Lance also had records showing that he had purchased properties and made investments in securities while claiming to have little income. Not documented were his cash receipts for descramblers and pirated Nintendo games.
But the revenue agency estimated his net worth had increased by $182,306 from 1994 to 1995, and by $212,355 from 1995 to 1996. This so-called lifestyle audit suggested that Lance should have reported income of $193,222 for 1995 and $190,222 for 1996.
Again faced with compelling evidence, Lance pleaded guilty to owing $104,833 in taxes, before interest and late-payment penalties, and to the set of facts about his case that were read into the court record in Brampton on Nov. 7. He was ordered to pay a fine of $52,279, half of the taxes owed. Sources said he was able to pay the fine that day, and go on his way.
Too bad Lance's story took so long to reach a satisfactory conclusion, and that dozens of others convicted of the same offences may not have been investigated for tax evasion. "This is the only case that I had where Revenue Canada ever came along and got involved with non-declaration of income," said Davies. He said he has all the records to help tax authorities get started if they ever choose.
One final stroke of justice would be to see Lance's customers and those hundreds of thousands of satellite-signal pirates charged with theft of a telecommunication, which ultimately deprives public coffers of tax revenue.
But Davies and Sgt. Steve Saunders of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police say law enforcement agencies tend to focus on the manufacturers, sellers and distributors of the illegal devices used for stealing telecommunication signals.
This week, the RCMP in Winnipeg charged a company called XGEN Technologies with selling devices for stealing satellite signals. The principals of the company are now under investigation. If convictions are imposed, the next call should be to the revenue agency. We taxpayers need all the help we can get.


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Q: Question on the proof of the Poincare-Hopf theorem OP is reading Milnor's celebrated Topology from the Differentiable Viewpoint's 6th chapter, where he deals with indices of vector fields and in particular the Poincare-Hopf theorem. A lemma he used is stated and proved as following:

For any (smooth) vector field $v$ on (smooth, compact, boundaryless) manifold $M$ With only non degenerate zeros the index sum $\sum \iota$ is equal to the degree of the Gauss mapping: $g:\partial N_{\epsilon}\to S^{k-1}$. In particular this sum does not depend on the choice of vector field.(OP:$N_\epsilon$ is the $\epsilon$-thickening of $M$, which in the first place is embedded into $\mathbb R ^k$.)

Proof

For $x\in N_{\epsilon}$ let $r(x)$ denote the closest point on $M$. ...... $x-r(x)$ will be perpendicular to $TM_x$. For sufficiently small $\epsilon$, $r(x)$ is well defined and smooth.
Consider the squared distance function $\phi(x)=||x-r(x)||^2$. An EASYcomputation shows $\operatorname {grad} \phi (x) = 2(x-r(x))$. Hence, for each point on the level surface $\partial N_\epsilon = \phi ^{-1} (\epsilon^2)$ the outward normal vector is given by $g(x) = \frac {\operatorname {grad} \phi (x) }{||\operatorname {grad} \phi (x) ||}=(x-r(x))/\epsilon$. Extend $v$ to a vector field $w$ on the neighbourhood $N_\epsilon$ by setting $w(x)=x-r(x)+v(r(x))$. Then $w$ points outward along the boundary, since the inner product $w(x)\bullet g(x)$ is equal to $\epsilon >0$. Note that $w$ can vanish only at the zeros of $v$ in $M$; this is CLEAR since the summands $x-r(x)$ and $v(r(x))$ are mutually orthogonal.(Unfinished, but the OP is unable to proceed)

There is lack of clarity in the proof. The two places I used bold letters are my problems.
First, how is it easily computed that $\operatorname{grad} \phi(x)=2(x-r(x))$, without the derivative of $r(x)$ with respect to $x$ appearing?
Second and the most severe one that makes me doubt my sanity: how can $x-r(x)$ be generally perpendicular to $v(r(x))$? I don't think the assumption that vector field $v(x)$ is a tangent vector field is ever made in this chapter, so we have freedom of choosing the direction of $v(x)$ at a certain point, yet Milnor claims it must be tangent?
(Milnor's book is OP's first exposure to differential topology and therefore I entrusted the introduction to him skinny book. So the OP has no other knowledge on diff-top (e.g. transversality, cobordism, etc..) other than what's in this booklet.)

A: The proof applies to a tangent vector field. Milnor is proving that the sum of the indices of a tangent vector field is the Euler Characteristic of the manifold.This is not true for vector fields in other vector bundles.
The vector x - r(x) is perpendicular to the tangent plane to the manifold. So it is lineally independent of the vector field on the manifold.
The derivative of r-r(x) is zero along any level surface in the tubular neighborhood of the manifold and points perpendicular to these level surfaces. In the normal direction its derivative is the unit vector in the normal direction since r(x) remains constant in this direction.

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*Note that the level surfaces are well defined n-1 dimensional manifolds in the tubular neighborhood. Outside of this neighborhood that may not be true since the rays normal to the manifold might converge. The Tubular Neighborhood Theorem guarantees that convergence will not occur in a small enough tubular neighborhood.


ANDERSON, S.C. – With five players reaching double figures in the scoring column for the second straight game, the Anderson men's basketball team wrapped up its home slate by outrunning Newberry, 92-89, in South Atlantic Conference action Saturday night at the Abney Athletic Center.
Anderson improved to 15-11 overall and 9-9 in the league with its second straight victory and its third win in four decisions, while Newberry (9-17, 4-14 SAC) dropped its fourth straight decision.
Junior guard Shawn Benard led all scorers with a season-high 24 points on the strength of 8-of-11 shooting from the field, while pulling down six rebounds and dishing out three assists. Senior guard Gage Ellis poured in 20 points on 9-of-15 shooting and senior guard Randall Shaw added 15 first-half points. Senior forward Jeremy Bouton narrowly missed recording his first double-double of the season with 14 points and a game-high nine boards.
The game featured nine ties and three lead changes inside the first 12 minutes, with the Trojans taking the lead for good on back-to-back treys from the left side - first from Benard, then from Shaw 37 seconds later – that gave AU a 31-25 lead with more than seven minutes left in the opening half.
The 3-pointers ignited a 12-2 scoring run that boosted the Trojans' edge to a double-digit 37-27 cushion at the 5:48 mark. AU pushed out to its largest lead of the contest, at 46-34, on Shaw's third 3-pointer of the night from deep on the left side and held a 48-44 halftime lead.
The Wolves trimmed AU's cushion to just 52-51 with just less than 18 minutes left in the game, but the Trojans steadily pushed back ahead and a layup by Benard boosted the edge back to nine, at 65-56.
Anderson maintained at least a four-point lead over the next 13-plus minutes, until Newberry's Luke Gibson trimmed the Trojans' advantage to just 89-86 with his fourth 3-pointer of the night with just 33 seconds on the clock. Ellis countered with a driving layup to push AU's lead back to five, while the Wolves' TJ Brown kept the visitors within range by connecting on another 3-pointer with 14.9 remaining. Ellis followed by netting 1-of-2 from the free throw line to give AU a 92-89 edge with 9.3 ticks left and the Wolves were unable to connect on the equalizer as time expired.
The Trojans shot better than 50 percent from the field for the second straight game.
• Newberry won the rebounding battle, 43-38.
• The Trojans have dished out double-figure assists in seven straight games and 15 of their last 16 contests.
• The Trojans have connected on at least five 3-pointers in 12 consecutive games, including at least seven in seven straight games.
• AU has clinched its first winning season since the 2013-14 campaign.
• The Trojans have clinched their third consecutive appearance in the SAC Tournament and their seventh appearance in the postseason since joining the SAC for the 2010-11 campaign.
• AU has clinched at least the No. 7 seed in next month's SAC Tournament and can still overtake Tusculum for the sixth seed and Lenoir-Rhyne for the No. 5 seed.
• The Trojans won their fifth decision in the last six meetings with Newberry.
• AU finished the regular season with an 11-4 home record.
• The Trojans have posted the most home wins in a season since also notching 11 victories on the Abney Center hardwood during the 2012-13 campaign.
• AU won its eighth home contest in the last 12 home decisions.
• Senior Jeremy Bouton needs one point to become the 14th player in program history to score at least 1,000 career points.
AU closes out the regular season with a two-game road swing, beginning at Mars Hill on Wednesday. The Trojans will be seeking a sweep of the regular-season series with the Lions after defeating Mars Hill, 87-75, on Jan. 23. Tip-off in the Tar Heel State is scheduled for 8 p.m.


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Andre Ayew Anaaaaaa!
By Cameron Duodu
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Not since Tony Yeboah arrived at Leeds in 1995 to play in the English Premier League [EPL] has the name of a Ghanaian footballer captured the lips of football fans in England – and other parts of the world – as that of Andre Ayew of Swansea City did on the opening day of the EPL on 8 August 2015.
To score a goal in the Premier League on one's first appearance in it is spectacular. To score it against the reigning Champions, Chelsea, and force them to draw a game they needed badly to win in order to stamp their authority on the IPL and retain the championship, – was to write one's name indelibly into the history of the League.
It may be thought that as a Ghanaian, I am biased in favour of Ayew. So I shall leave the gushing praise on him to others. The Daily Mail, which is normally not too friendly to foreigners, comes first. Its website described Ayew's feat thus:
"Swansea new boy, Andre Ayew, could be the one to watch this season... he already looks right at home, following move from Marseille...
By Jamie Redknapp for the Daily Mail
"After scoring on his debut in an excellent draw at Stamford Bridge, Swansea fans will be delighted with Andre Ayew. He already looks like he has been at the club forever. His dad, Abedi Pele, was one of the greatest African footballers of all time, so he has top-class pedigree, and his brother, Jordan, is also a Premier League player at Aston Villa. But Andre looks like the one to watch.
"On Saturday [8 August 2015] at Chelsea, he was instantly comfortable with the pace of the game; his work rate was superb; and he showed some good skill. The little drag-back for his goal was class.
"In a crowded penalty area, he had the composure to roll it away from John Terry and give himself room to score. To do that in your first game is impressive but to do it at the home of the champions is even better.
The London Independent also had high praise for Ayew. It reported: "Andre Ayew, the summer signing, impressed on his debut, with his equalising goal in the first half a moment of real quality. Having seen his initial attempt blocked, the former Marseille forward showed great intelligence to drag the ball back before rifling home."
And the website of Swansea City Football Club itself described Ayew's performance as a "dream debut". It quoted Ayew as saying: "I was very happy with my goal, particularly as the squad has really helped me out." The website then commented: "The Ghana international made an instant impression at his new club as he showed his quality in front of goal to cancel out Oscar's opening goal at Stamford Bridge.
"Ayew latched onto the loose ball inside the area, after Bafetimbi Gomis saw his header kept out by [Chelsea goalkeeper] Courtois, with the winger showing some neat trickery before finding the corner of the net.... Ayew, whose introduction to English football included a few stitches [near his eye] following an aerial clash with Gary Cahill, was delighted with the display from the Swans.
"They [Chelsea] are the champions with a great squad, but we managed to get a great result," said a delighted Ayew. His hope was that he would be able to "continue working hard to help the team.... I had my first shot blocked. But I got up quickly and managed to score with the second shot. It was a really great moment for myself and, more importantly, the team.... e must keep the spirit we have. We showed a lot of character....We had to be careful even when we were attacking. As they were at home and this is the first game [of the 2015-16 season], it was important that we got a point."
The website quote from Ayew concluded: "It was my first game in the Premier League and I'm always learning. The intensity is different and I have to work hard to get better and better, week-in week-out, for the team. But my team-mates, the manager and the coaches are all pushing me so that I can do more and more for the team."
In his interviews, Ayew has exhibited remarkable cunning in always emphasising the role of "the team" more than his own performance. For players in the league in England have a way of pricking the egos of players who become an instant sensation in English football. Three Africans who became instant stars in England and then found the going tough afterwards – as passes to them seemed to dry up – are Senegal's Demba Ba (who made a spectacular entry into the EPL for Newcastle United); Ba's fellow countryman, Papisse Cisse (who also made an equally brilliant impression on the Premier League for Newcastle) and Emmanuel Adebayor (who became an adored figure –temporarily – at Arsenal).
Well, you heard it here first – if Andre Ayew maintains the form he exhibited on his Swansea debut – especially if he can constantly demonstrate that there are no fears about him as far as fitness is concerned – then he could enjoy an excellent career in Britain. His awareness of the fact that he needs to be able to integrate seamlessly into a Swansea squad that had been shaped before he joined it, needs to be so nuanced that Manager Garry Monk can instinctively encourage his midfield and forwards not to overlook Ayew when they get the ball. This is important because in Ayew's debut match, he often had to run to where the ball was, instead of being given the servicing he needed.
Garry Monk will have to ask himself, in all honesty: "if Ayew could produce the goods in such a special manner, even though he was new to our attacking system, then what can he do when he is made to be one of the kingpins in our attack?"
Will Ayew stay long enough at Swansea for the club's attack to be built around him? Garry Monk holds the key to that issue, for both in England, Spain and Italy, Ayew's performance at Swansea would have raised eyebrows. An intriguing fact is that the Chelsea Manager, Jose Mourinho, may have found Ayew's performance against his club somewhat embarrassing. This is because Roman Abramovich, the Chelsea owner, was at Stamford Bridge to see his club's faltering performance against Swansea. Abramovich may have asked,himself: "But where did this young goal-scorer come from? Why haven't we got him?"
Indeed, currently, there seem to be no stars of the Drogba type in the Chelsea side! Which means that Abramovich may begin to entertain doubts about Mourinho once more, with regard to talent-spotting. It is well-known that neither Mourinho nor Abramovich ever allows money to stand in the way of recruiting super-talented players and I, for one, wouldn't be at all surprised if Ayew were to become the target of their talent-hunting. He would certainly add a much-needed glamour to a Chelsea side that looks somewhat jaded.
But although it is early days yet, Ayew seems to be happy at Swansea. The South Wales Evening Post quotes him as saying that he "knew instantly" that he and Swansea City "are a perfect fit... He was linked with a host of big-name clubs over the summer, as he prepared to leave Marseille as a free agent. But he ended up signing for Swansea, after meeting the club's hierarchy and hearing their plans for the future. "I spoke to the manager and the chairman and they told me what the club wanted to do," said Ayew. "I can feel that the club are ambitious and I'm an ambitious person too. As soon as I had a discussion with the manager I knew it was the right place for me. Sure, there were other clubs but that's in the past. I've taken my decision and I know why I'm here. Hopefully we can continue to do well and it will be a great decision."
Ayew told the paper: "The goal is quite important, although scoring is not my first job. The most important thing is to help the squad win. … To get a goal is good for the confidence. … The guys have really helped me settle in, so if I score it's thanks to them....I never set myself a goal target. My target is for Swansea to win the maximum games....We had a good game on Saturday. It was difficult because Chelsea are the champions, but it was the first game and we were ready... We knew it was going to be complicated, but we have to stay focused, concentrate and hopefully win the next game. We have a great squad, some really good football players. We need to continue working hard and not get swollen-headed."
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