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Q: how specify Window for tests? I need the screen in the test to look the same as on the physical device(or simulator). How can I do it? In my case device id Iphone SE.
I wrote a test that saves a screenshot to disk:
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A: You get the blocks instead of text because Flutter uses a specific test font (Ahem) that has all characters just blocks.
This makes it easier to render them equally on Linux (CI) and other platforms. I don't know if there are other reasons.
I also wasn't able to make images work in golden tests.
https://github.com/flutter/engine/pull/6913 was a recently merged fix to allow loading custom fonts in tests.
You can use flutter run --use-test-fonts to make Flutter use the Ahem font when you run the app on a real device so you can visualize how the test will look.
Related issues

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*https://github.com/flutter/flutter/issues/24405

*https://github.com/flutter/flutter/issues/17910#issuecomment-445184463
I don't know if font's loaded this way work in golden tests though (they might still not work similar to images)
If you want to specify different screen sizes see (not tested myself) How to test Flutter widgets on different screen sizes?
Not sure if this suggestion is still of any value. I found it quite limited and the above suggestion probably works better) In Flutter Widget testing, how to make media.orientation to portrait?

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Relationship Between Low Bone Mineral Density and Varus Deformity in Postmenopausal Women with Knee Osteoarthritis
YASUSHI AKAMATSU, NAOTO MITSUGI, NAOYA TAKI, RYOHEI TAKEUCHI and TOMOYUKI SAITO
The Journal of Rheumatology March 2009, 36 (3) 592-597; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.080699
YASUSHI AKAMATSU
For correspondence: akamatsu@yokohama-cu.ac.jp
NAOTO MITSUGI
NAOYA TAKI
RYOHEI TAKEUCHI
TOMOYUKI SAITO
Objective. To assess the relationship between bone mineral density (BMD) and varus deformity arising from bone structural changes caused by knee osteoarthritis (OA) in postmenopausal women.
Methods. This cross-sectional study involved 135 consecutive postmenopausal female patients who had varus knee OA and a Kellgren-Lawrence grade ≥ 2. Knee radiographs were obtained with the patient standing on one leg, and subjects were classified into 3 tertile groups according to femorotibial angle, which was taken as a measure of varus knee OA severity. We also measured the 3 subangles that make up the femorotibial angle, and focused on the varus inclination of the tibial plateau. BMD was measured in the lumbar spine, femoral neck, and medial and lateral tibial condyles using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Differences between femorotibial angle tertile groups were assessed, and associations between femorotibial sub-angles and BMD values at various points were evaluated.
Results. After adjustment for age and body mass index, there was no significant association between the varus inclination of the tibial plateau and lumbar spine BMD. A weak but statistically significant negative correlation existed between varus inclination of the tibial plateau and BMD at the ipsilateral proximal femur and lateral tibial condyle.
Conclusion. Varus inclination of the tibial plateau was significantly more severe in the femorotibial angle tertile 3 group, and in patients with lower BMD in the ipsilateral lower limb. Varus knee OA may result not only from cartilage loss but also from structural changes of the bone.
The prevailing view is that an inverse relationship exists between osteoarthritis (OA) and osteoporosis1; however, whether osteoporosis affects the initiation or progression of OA remains controversial. Several studies have shown that patients with OA tend to have higher bone mineral density (BMD) than patients without OA2–4. In contrast, in other studies, there was no significant difference in the BMD values of patients with and without OA5,6. In any case, not all patients with OA necessarily have high BMD. Osteoporosis progresses rapidly in postmenopausal women; and, similarly, the prevalence of knee OA rises sharply with age such that, after menopause, it is higher in women than in men7. A cohort study has shown that low BMD influences the progression of knee OA4, which may explain the high prevalence of knee OA among postmenopausal women.
Varus inclination of the tibial plateau has been found to be associated with lower lumbar spine BMD in women8. In postmenopausal women with varus knee OA, low BMD may lead to trabecular microfractures of the medial tibial condyle when subjected to impulse loading9, increase varus inclination of the tibial plateau, and cause OA to progress. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) at the lumbar spine and the proximal femur is the "gold standard" for screening and followup of osteoporosis. Information on BMD around the knee in osteoarthritic patients has been published10–14. In the present study, in patients with radiographically confirmed symptomatic knee OA, we measured the BMD at not only the lumbar spine and the proximal femur, but also the proximal tibial condyles, using DEXA. To our knowledge, the relationship between BMD at the ipsilateral lower limb and varus inclination of the tibial plateau in postmenopausal women has not been previously investigated. We wished to determine whether low BMD is associated with varus knee OA arising from bone structural changes in postmenopausal women.
The study involved 135 consecutive outpatients treated at Yokohama City University Medical Center between April 2005 and March 2007. All patients had primary knee OA; patients with a history of knee injury and those who had received steroid injections were excluded. Patients with hip OA, femoral neck fracture, or hemiplegia, all of which affect proximal femoral BMD, were also excluded. None of the patients was being treated with estrogen, vitamin D3, raloxifene, bisphosphonate, or ipriflavone. To minimize the influence of disuse osteoporosis, patients who could not walk unassisted in their day to day lives were also excluded. Patients were considered to have knee OA if they had a Kellgren-Lawrence grade of ≥ 215. Varus knee OA was defined as a narrowing of the medial femorotibial articular space16 with sclerosis of the subchondral bone or osteophyte formation. All subjects had experienced chronic knee pain for > 3 months. Height and weight were measured with the patients in standing position, and body mass index (BMI) was calculated as an index of obesity.
Anteroposterior radiographs of both knees were obtained with the patient standing on one leg. All patients had bilateral knee OA, and the more progressive side was deemed to be the affected site. The femorotibial angle was used to indicate the severity of varus knee OA, and was defined as the lateral angle between the femoral and tibial shaft axes17. To assess intraobserver repeatability and interobserver reproducibility, 135 radiographic measurements were repeated 2 times by 2 observers. The intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) for intraobserver agreement were 0.998 and 0.997, respectively. The ICC for interobserver was 0.996. Subjects were classified into 3 tertile groups according to the femorotibial angle. The 3 sub-angles8 that together make up the femorotibial angle were also measured (Figure 1): the femoral condylar–femoral shaft (FCFS) angle was defined as the lateral angle between the tangents to the femoral condyles and the femoral shaft axis; the femoral condylar–tibial plateau (FCTP) angle was defined as the angle between the tangents to the femoral condyles and the tibial plateau marginal line; and the tibial plateautibial shaft (TPTS) angle was defined as the lateral angle between the tibial plateau marginal line and the tibial shaft axis.
Measurement of femorotibial angle and 3 sub-angles: femoral condylar-femoral shaft (FCFS) angle, femoral condylar-tibial plateau (FCTP) angle, and tibial plateau-tibial shaft (TPTS) angle8.
BMD values at the lumbar spine, femoral neck, and proximal tibial condylar regions were measured using a QDR-4500 bone densitometer (Hologic Inc., Waltham, MA, USA) with a dual-energy X-ray source (70 and 140 kVp), using standard positioning as recommended by the manufacturer of the bone densitometer. The posteroanterior lumbar spine BMD was a mean value of measurements taken at L2 to L4. The femoral neck BMD was analyzed by using standard software, and there was no significant association between the ipsilateral and contralateral femoral neck BMD (p = 0.211). BMD measurements for the proximal tibia were performed with the patient in the supine position on the scanning table. The knee was flexed at an angle of 20°, and the axis of the tibia was parallel to the scanning table. For estimating BMD at the proximal tibial condyles, 5 square regions of interest were marked on the frontal view of the knee. To achieve this, a line at the level of the tibial plateau, was marked on the DEXA image of the knee. This line extended to the lateral and medial edges of the tibia. The line was then divided into 5 equal lengths, and 5 squares were marked underneath. The BMD value for the 2 medial squares combined was taken as the value for the medial tibial condylar region, and the BMD value for the 2 lateral squares combined was taken as the value for the lateral tibial condylar region (the value for the central square was not used in the calculations). The BMD of the medial and lateral tibial condyle was calculated as the bone mineral content over 2 areas, respectively (Figure 2). Previous data show that this method is adequately precise: in a previous study, the coefficients of variation for BMD measurements of the medial and lateral tibial condylar regions using this method were 2.53% and 2.49%, respectively10.
Defining region of interest in knee OA radiograph. Bone mineral density of the medial and lateral tibial condyle was calculated as bone mineral content per the medial and lateral tibial condylar areas.
SPSS for Windows (release 11; SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) was used for statistical analysis. Data are expressed as means ± standard deviations. Differences between femorotibial angle tertile groups were assessed using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The associations between each of the 3 sub-angles and BMD at various sites were assessed using partial correlation coefficients and linear regression. Significance was set at p < 0.05. All subjects provided informed consent to participate.
Subject characteristics and femorotibial angle.
The subjects' mean age was 70.4 ± 7.4 years (range 51–87) and mean height was 150.9 ± 6.5 cm (range 130.0–164.0). Mean weight was 55.9 ± 9.0 kg (range 36.0–82.0) and mean BMI was 24.6 ± 3.7 kg/m2 (range 15.9–34.3). The mean femorotibial angle was 182.3° ± 5.2° (range 173.3°–198.5°). Patients were divided into femorotibial angle tertile groups. The subjects' ages and BMI are shown in Table 1 according to femorotibial angle tertile group. There was no significant difference in the mean age of patients in different tertile groups, but significant differences did exist for mean BMI (p = 0.002). A higher BMI was associated with greater varus deformity. The mean lumbar spine, femoral neck, medial tibial condyle, and lateral tibial condyle BMD values were 0.845 ± 0.141 g/cm2 (range 0.537–1.282), 0.593 ± 0.096 g/cm2 (range 0.417–0.865), 0.894 ± 0.228 g/cm2 (range 0.463–1.472) and 0.596 ± 0.137 g/cm2 (range 0.333–1.068), respectively. The BMD values (for the 4 regions) adjusted for age and BMI are shown in Table 2 according to femorotibial tertile group. There were no significant differences in the mean BMD values at the femoral neck and lateral tibial condyle in different tertile groups, but there was a significant difference between tertile groups with respect to mean BMD at the lumbar spine and medial tibial condyle (p = 0.003, p = 0.005, respectively): higher BMD values at the lumbar spine and medial tibial condyle were associated with more severe varus deformity.
Characteristics of patients with knee OA, according to femorotibial angle tertile group (n = 135). Patients with varus knee OA were classified into 3 tertile groups based on the femorotibial angle. Values are mean ± SD.
Adjusted BMD values at various locations for femorotibial angle tertile groups 1–3. Values were adjusted for age and body mass index. Patients with varus knee OA were classified into 3 tertile groups based on the femorotibial angle. Values are mean ± SD.
Contributions of femorotibial sub-angles to varus deformity.
The mean FCFS, FCTP, and TPTS angles were 81.8° ± 2.0° (range 77.1–88.7), 5.3° ± 3.5° (range 0.1°–17.5°), and 95.2° ± 2.8° (range 89.3°–103.3°), respectively. After the values were adjusted for age and BMI, there were significant differences in FCTP and TPTS angles between femorotibial angle tertile groups (p = 0.009, p < 0.001, respectively), but no significant differences for FCFS angle (Table 3). These findings show that the differences between femorotibial angle tertile groups were chiefly due to medial joint space narrowing and varus inclination of the tibial plateau.
Adjusted FCFS, FCTP, and TPTS angles for femorotibial angle tertile groups 1–3. Values were adjusted for age and body mass index. Patients with varus knee OA were classified into 3 tertile groups based on the femorotibial angle. Values are mean ± SD.
Relationships between femorotibial sub-angles and BMD values.
After values were adjusted for age and BMI, partial correlation coefficients were calculated for the association between the femorotibial sub-angles (FCFS, FCTP, and TPTS angles) and lumbar spine, femoral neck, and medial and lateral tibial condyle BMD (Table 4). Lumbar spine BMD was significantly correlated with FCTP angle (r = 0.249, p = 0.004), but not with the FCFS and TPTS angles. Femoral neck BMD was significantly correlated with the FCFS and the TPTS angles (r = 0.184, p = 0.034, and r = –0.382, p < 0.001, respectively), but not with the FCTP angle. Medial tibial condyle BMD was significantly correlated with the FCTP angle (r = 0.569, p < 0.001), but not with the FCFS and TPTS angles. Lateral tibial condyle BMD was significantly correlated with the TPTS angle (r = –0.240, p = 0.005), but not with the FCFS or the FCTP angles. Linear regression analysis of the TPTS angle on femoral neck BMD is shown in Figure 3. This figure shows that low BMD at the ipsilateral proximal femur is weakly but significantly correlated with the varus inclination of the tibial plateau.
Correlation between ipsilateral femoral neck bone mineral density (BMD) and tibial plateau-tibial shaft (TPTS) angle. Values were adjusted for age and body mass index. Low BMD at the ipsilateral proximal femur significantly correlated with the varus inclination of the tibial plateau represented by TPTS angle, although significance was weak.
Partial correlation coefficients for associations between the FCFS, FCTP, and TPTS angles and BMD values at various locations. Values were adjusted for age and body mass index. Femorotibial angle was divided into 3 components.
It has previously been shown that varus inclination of the tibial plateau in varus knee OA is associated with low BMD at the lumbar spine8. However, degenerative spinal diseases tend to be associated with increased lumbar spine BMD, potentially confounding the data; therefore, femoral neck BMD might be more appropriate than lumbar spine BMD18 when assessing correlations between BMD and varus inclination. Consequently, we investigated the potential relationship between low BMD at the ipsilateral lower limb and any of the 3 femorotibial sub-angles in postmenopausal women. To our knowledge, this study is the first to address this topic. We found that varus inclination of the tibial plateau is associated with low BMD of the ipsilateral lower limb.
The Kellgren-Lawrence grade is the most widely used indicator of radiographic severity worldwide, but it overemphasizes the importance of osteophytosis relative to joint space narrowing19. In contrast, severity assessed on the basis of joint space narrowing can identify articular cartilage degeneration but not structural changes in bone. As an alternative, varus alignment can serve as a marker of disease severity or progression20. In our study, to evaluate both articular cartilage and bone, the radiographic severity of varus knee OA was estimated using the femorotibial angle. Several studies have demonstrated a strong correlation between data obtained from full-limb measurements of the mechanical axis and short radiographic measurements of the anatomic axis21,22; therefore, we used knee radiographs to estimate valgus–varus alignment, because these smaller images are more convenient to obtain than full-limb measurements.
There are several limitations to our study design. First, the patients had symptomatic knee OA and had been referred to our hospital, and all had Kellgren-Lawrence grades of ≥ 2. There were few postmenopausal women among our subjects who did not experience knee pain, had a Kellgren-Lawrence grade ≥ 2, and had a normal femorotibial angle. Therefore, we could not define a control group. Second, the subjects included patients with more advanced knee OA relative to the total population of people with knee OA.
In agreement with our findings, previous studies also found that a higher medial tibial condyle BMD is associated with more severe varus deformity in knee OA12,13. In our study, there was no association between lateral tibial condyle BMD and femorotibial angle tertile group. In patients who are able to walk unaided in their day to day lives, lateral tibial condyle BMD would not be influenced by disuse osteoporosis with more severe varus deformity (corresponding to a higher femorotibial angle tertile group), and would probably better reflect BMD at the knee than medial tibial condyle BMD. Thus, we propose that the lateral tibial condylar region yields a more accurate estimate of BMD at the ipsilateral knee.
After adjustment for age and BMI, we found a positive association between the FCTP and TPTS angles and the femorotibial angle tertile group, which indicates that both medial joint space narrowing and varus inclination of the tibial plateau contribute to disease severity. This strongly suggests that varus deformity in knee OA is characterized not only by articular cartilage loss, but also by structural changes in bone tissue.
Terauchi, et al8 identified a significant relationship between low BMD at the lumbar spine and varus inclination of the tibial plateau. In contrast, our findings showed that varus inclination of the tibial plateau correlated with only ipsilateral femoral neck and lateral tibial condyle BMD, not lumbar BMD. A possible reason for this discrepancy is that a larger number of cases were involved in the present study.
In a cross-sectional study, Atalar, et al23 found that BMD at the lumbar spine and femoral neck was not associated with the severity of knee OA in postmenopausal women. However, these researchers measured disease severity using the Kellgren-Lawrence grade, which as noted overemphasizes osteophytosis19, so the differences between the findings of Atalar, et al and our study may be due to the different ways that disease severity was assessed.
Cartilage degeneration is accompanied by periarticular changes including osteosclerosis of the subchondral bone and osteophyte formation16. When assessed using microcomputed tomography, subchondral bone in patients with knee OA reportedly has mechanical weaknesses24 and reduced mechanical properties, which indicate poorer bone quality than in individuals without OA25, suggesting that microfractures due to mechanical loading might occur in patients with knee OA and varus inclination of the tibial plateau. In addition, previous experimental data show that, in patients with varus knee OA, medial bone marrow edema lesions identified using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are associated with varus deformity26. It is not known whether bone marrow edema affects the structural changes that occur with knee OA. If medial bone marrow edema accompanies microfractures, these previous experimental data might support our findings, suggesting that varus inclination of the tibial plateau follows the occurrence of microfractures at the medial tibial condyle.
In a prospective study, Hart, et al4 found that low BMD at the femoral neck was weakly associated with progression of radiographically confirmed knee OA. Our studies of postmenopausal women with knee OA showed that an increase in the varus inclination of the tibial plateau is associated with a lower BMD at the ipsilateral lower limb, which may explain Hart's findings. Our findings may allow clarification of which factors contribute to varus deformity, and help to determine what is influenced by low BMD in the ipsilateral lower limb. Recently, Carbone, et al27 reported that use of both alendronate and estrogen is associated with significantly less subchondral bone attrition; in turn, maintaining high BMD may be an effective approach for preventing progression of varus knee OA.
Our results show a weak but significant negative correlation between varus inclination of the tibial plateau and BMD at the ipsilateral proximal femur and lateral tibial condyle in postmenopausal women with varus knee OA. We speculate that low BMD may contribute to increasing varus deformity via structural changes of the proximal tibial bone.
Accepted for publication October 31, 2008.
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Take a look at who's behind award-winning theatre production Which Way Home
KATIE BECKETT | WRITER & PERFORMER: Katie Beckett is an actor and writer with a passion for storytelling, both for the stage and screen. She is also a founding member of Cope St Collective. She is the writer and creator of Which Way Home, a tribute to her father. She has won the Balnaves Indigenous Playwrights Award and was nominated for a Green Room Award for her writing in Which Way Home.
She is currently working on a number of writing projects including a new TV series with Matchbox Pictures, a Young Adults novel with Allen & Unwin and has been commissioned by Arts Centre Melbourne and Belvoir to write two new plays. As a performer, Katie's screen credits include Redfern Now, Black Comedy, The Slot, Little J and Big Cuz, The Marshes, Talkers, Drover's Boy and Blackground.
RACHAEL MAZA | DIRECTOR: Rachael is well known as a presenter on ABC TV's Message Stick and for her performances in the film Radiance and the stage production of The Sapphires. Her outstanding performances have been recognised with a Green Room Award and a Sydney Theatre Critics Circle Award.
Rachael became Artistic Director of Ilbijeri Theatre Company in 2008. Rachael's service to performing arts touring in Australia was recently recognised when she received the Drover Award for Touring Legend.
KAMAHI JORDAN KING | PERFORMER: Kamahi Djordon King in a Gurindji man who hails from Katherine in the Northern Territory. A multi-talented artist, Kamahi's creative practice includes acting, singing and visual art. He holds an Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts from the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts and has just completed a Masters degree at RMIT.
Kamahi performed in The Shadow King, Malthouse Theatre's Aboriginal adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear. The production has featured at major Australian festivals and headlined at London's Barbican Centre as part of Shakespeare's 400th birthday celebrations.
Which Way Home plays for one night only on Friday 13 July at 8pm. Tickets can be purchased online here. Special thanks to Alcoa for their continued support of the Indigenous arts.


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28-year-old Santa Ana man arrested for kidnapping, sexual assault and robbery
by: Josh DuBose
A 28-year-old man has been arrested for kidnapping, sexual assault and robbery, the Santa Ana Police Department announced Wednesday.
The incident occurred on Jan. 16, at around 7 p.m., when the suspect, identified as Quinnton Xavier Roberson, kidnapped a 19-year-old female in the parking structure of the Main Place Mall.
"Detectives believe Roberson stalked the victim while she shopped and followed her to her vehicle," authorities said in a news release.
Police said that's when Roberson forced the victim to drive to a secluded parking lot in the 400 block of South Flower Street in Orange.
There, the 28-year-old sexually assaulted the victim, stole her personal property and fled the scene.
The victim then drove herself to a nearby convenience store and called the Orange Police Department. Officers and detectives with Santa Ana PD responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.
Roberson was taken into custody within 24 hours, police said. Officials did not release any information regarding the circumstances or location of his arrest.
"It is through the diligent efforts of our detectives from the Special Crime Section, who worked tirelessly through the night, that this violent and dangerous suspect was taken into custody within 24 hours of the crime being reported to our Department," Chief David Valentin said in the release.
Roberson, who has a prior arrest for a similar incident in 2022 and a prior conviction for assault with a deadly weapon, was booked at the Orange County Jail. His bail was set at $1 million.
Detectives believe the 28-year-old may have other victims and are asking anyone with relevant information to contact Detective M. Thomas at 714-245-8346 or by email at mthomas@santa-ana.org. Anonymous tips can be made through Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.


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project_path: /web/_project.yaml
book_path: /web/resources/_book.yaml
description: Это описание страницы, расположенное в мета тэгах.

{# wf_updated_on: 2016-09-13 #}
{# wf_published_on: 2016-09-13 #}

# Как писать статьи {: .page-title }

{% include "web/_shared/contributors/petelepage.html" %}

Это вводный параграф. Это все равно что старый yaml атрибут `introduction`, но
вместо того, чтобы быть в YAML, он теперь находится в документе.

Чтобы написать совершенно новую статью, следуйте этим шагам. Или просто
скопируйте этот markdown файл, разместите его в нужной вам директории, и
отредактируйте.

## YAML Front Matter

Все документы должны иметь минимальный набор YAML front matter включающий ссылку
на `_project.yaml`, и еще одну на `_book.yaml`.

```
project_path: /web/_project.yaml
book_path: /web/section/_book.yaml
```

Note: Если project или book не будут найдены, то на странице не будет навигации слева, а верхние вкладки не будут правильно подсвечены.

### Описание (необязательный)

Вы можете добавить описание страницы в блоке YAML front matter, которое
используется в `meta` описания страницы. Описание должно быть коротким (<450
символов), и представлять собой лишь краткое описание страницы.

```
description: Lorem ipsum
```

Caution: Не добавляйте блоки <code> (или `) поле описания.

### Другие YAML атрибуты

      Другие атрибуты

      full_width: true

        Передаёт управление разметкой области ниже заголовка и панели проекта
        и выше футера. Не поддерживается в development окружении.

      hide_last_updated: true

        Скрывает автоматически сгенерированное поле последних обновлений внизу страницы.
        Не поддерживается в development окружении.

## Заголовок страницы (обязательный)

Заголовок страницы определяется первым H1-подобным тэгом с классом
`.page-title`.
Например:

# Writing an Article {: .page-title }

Caution: Заголовки страниц не должны включать никакие markdown или HTML тэги.

## Автор и переводчик

Чтобы добавить автора и переводчика используйте:

{% include "web/_shared/contributors/petelepage.html" %}

## Написать свой контент

Теперь пришло время добавить ваш контент. Подробные сведения о стилях, которые
вы можете использовать смотрите в [руководство по стилю письма](/style/) и
руководство по [markdown синтаксису](markdown-syntax). А так же о том как
сделать, чтобы все выглядело красиво.

## Добавить статью в меню

Чтобы ваша статья появилась в соответствующем блоке навигации нужно обновить
`_book.yaml` или  `_toc.yaml`. Каждый раздел (обновления, демо, основы),
имеет их собственный `_book.yaml`, а также связан с индивидуальным `_toc.yaml`.
Вы, скорее всего, захотите добавить свою статью в один из `_toc.yaml`.

## Испытайте и отправьте свой PR

Когда будете готовы, запустите `gulp test`, чтобы убедиться, что нет проблем с
вашим контентом, а затем посылайте ваш pull request.

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Josephine Labarba was born on September 14, 1914. She died on October 8, 2004 at 90 years of age. We know that Josephine Labarba had been residing in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Josephine Labarba's biography is built and maintained by people like you. Create an online profile of Josephine so that her life is remembered forever. If any factual information is incorrect, please edit Josephine's biography.
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Josephine Labarba lived 23 years longer than the average Labarba family member when she died at the age of 90.
It is unknown if Josephine Labarba is a military veteran.
1914 - In the year that Josephine Labarba was born, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother's Day, the second Sunday in May, as a national holiday to honor mothers. Anna Jarvis had championed a Mother's Day for years but Congress had joked a few years earlier that then they would have to proclaim a "Mother-in-law's Day" as well. The President who championed a woman's right to vote also created a day in their honor.
1930 - By the time she was 16 years old, on August 6th, N.Y. Supreme Court Judge Joseph Crater went through papers in his office, destroyed some of them, withdrew all his money from the bank - $5,150, sold his stock, met friends at a restaurant for dinner and disappeared after getting into a taxi (or walking down the street - his friends' testimony later changed). His disappearance was reported to the police on September 3rd - almost a month later. His wife didn't know what happened, his fellow Justices had no idea, and his mistresses (he had several) said that they didn't know. While his disappearance was front page news, his fate was never discovered and after 40 years the case was closed, still without knowing if Crater was dead or alive.
1933 - She was 19 years old when on March 4th, Franklin Delano Roosevelt became the 32nd President of the United States. He was elected four times (equaled by no other President) and guided the United States through the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and World War 2. His wife was his cousin Eleanor Roosevelt (Teddy Roosevelt's niece) who President Truman called "First Lady of the World". Some of the major programs that survive from his presidency are the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Wagner Act (The National Labor Relations Act of 1935) , the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Social Security.
1948 - She was 34 years old when on January 30th, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by a member of a Hindu nationalist party who thought that Gandhi was too accommodating to Muslims. The man, Nathuram Godse, shot Gandhi 3 times. He died immediately. The shooter was tried, convicted, and hung in November 1949.
1955 - At the age of 41 years old, Josephine was alive when in January, President Eisenhower sent direct aid to South Vietnam. In February, U.S. advisors were sent to train troops.
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As part of our bucolic Pennsylvanian environment we have many deer traipsing across our property throughout the year. These pleasant little groups, especially when they have the fawns with them, are nice to see, although, despite the best attempts of Disney, they do have a few annoying, and even darker traits.
The most direct impact they have is their relentless browsing on many things in our garden. We have had many plants, both vegetables and flowers taken, and much damage done to young trees and shrubs too by these marauding hordes. In their defense, it's understandable as to them we are nothing more than a provider of a herbivorous smorgasbord from which to dine, but it's bloody annoying nevertheless.
That being said, these hoofed visitors are generally harmless to us, though, with two notable exceptions. Firstly, they have a tendency to leap out in front of traffic, so injuring or killing not only themselves but many drivers who hit them and, secondly, they are a significant part of the lifecycle for the parasite that causes the Lyme disease that is so prevalent in our area.
Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by the spirochete parasite Borellia burdorferi which is carried by the deer tick, Ixodes scapularis, and delivered when the tick is having a good blood meal on a human being. This little payload can cause a classic "bullseye" rash of concentric red rings on the skin as the infection spreads, although it does not occur in all cases. Once infected the victim exhibits flu-like symptoms of fever, fatigue, muscle aches and generally feeling unwell. If it is diagnosed quickly enough then one or two 28-day treatment cycles of oral doxycycline should take care of it, although there can be long term effects which include joint pain, arthritis and neuropathies.
The weird thing, from my perspective, is that a person does not obtain immunity from the infectious agent, but can be reinfected. I know this as I have been immunologically diagnosed with this twice in 3 years so far.
So, as I sat here over the weekend I thought I'd create some "Lyme inspired" artwork, in the style of those pop art posters. Lyme Disease – the gift that keeps on giving!
Thank you, Carol. Yes, I am well aware of the potential future impact. At least it gave me some inspiration!


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In light of recent spikes in COVID-19 cases over the holiday break, Fairfax County Public Schools have released updated policies regarding quarantine and isolation requirements for students and staff. Return...
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As we leave the holiday season, and enter the new year, let's take some time to give back to pets searching for loving homes in shelters all over Fairfax County. Animals such as dogs, cats, birds and guinea...
Madeline Miller, Staff Writer • January 20, 2022
In FCPS, elementary school students are given an outdoor mask break, but is it getting too cold to do this? Since schools have gone back in person, FCPS has decided to allow only elementary...
With over 1.32 million cases of Covid-19 raging through the United States, it's important to know how to protect oneself and others from getting infected. Masks are critical in mitigating the spread...
Ride On! South Lakes Students Explore Unique Sports through Horseback Riding
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In most sports, collaboration and teamwork are staples regardless of the arena. Arguably, there is no sport that requires the same amount of trust and partnership as horseback riding. The sport has grown...
Flu vs. Covid-19 in 2021
Paige Paulikonis, Staff Writer • December 13, 2021
As time goes on, society continues to see the long lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. During the 2020-21 seasons, people were doing everything they could to stay safe from the virus. This included...
The Reston Supercharger Space Mural
Kit Machida, Staff Writer • December 13, 2021
A mural has arrived at the Reston Tesla Supercharging station and, painted by public and residential art contractor, Jack Pabis, depicts a Tesla electric car cruising in front of the Earth, through space....
Part Time English Teacher, Part Time Pilates Pro
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Humans of South Lakes, every Seahawk has a story. There are two places you are most likely to find Ms. Small. The English hallway at South Lakes High School, and the pilates studio, Club Pilates...
Gifts to Buy Your Indecisive Loved Ones
Emmalina Sjapeki, Staff Writer • December 9, 2021
What to get that person who says they don't know what they want... The holidays are fast approaching, and consumer culture is reaching its peak. Everyone loves receiving gifts, but the season also places...
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Do You Smell Sewer Gas From Your Queens Sewer?
Sewer gas smells are distinctive, not to mention highly unpleasant and dangerous. The compound that causes sewer gas smell is hydrogen sulfide, which is produced when organic materials break down and start to rot. It's usually present in tiny amounts in your home but goes unnoticed when the plumbing system is working properly because Queens sewer gases are vented out through the roof or contained by traps in your sewer pipes.
A plumber can usually easily remedy all of the above problems. Yet as sewer pipes age, much more serious problems can occur. Especially if you have cast iron sewer pipes, sewer gases can travel into your home through cracks in those pipes. Older cast iron pipes can form cracks along the top over time and require replacement. For a more detailed description, read causes of a sewer smell inside or outside your house.
If you suspect that cracked sewer pipes are the cause, the expert technicians at Joseph L. Balkan can easily inspect and pinpoint the source with the latest diagnostic equipment. Contact Balkan Drain Cleaning as soon as you suspect a sewer gas problem. Prolonged exposure to sewer gas from broken, cracked or deteriorated piping can cause problems such as headaches, fatigue, bronchitis, pneumonia and other medication conditions. Relief from this troublesome quality of life issue may just be a call, or a mouse click away.


I love fonts, there is so many to choose from and some of them are just so pretty. I've been going through them so many times trying to "downsize" the amount I have had installed on my computer (it can slow the speed of your computer if there is too many installed in computer) but some of them were just so nice that I kept thinking I just have to have them....I thought about it a lot and I realized, that I will probably never really use the fonts that are not commercial.
Hope you guys enjoy free birdies. Happy Valentine's day!!!


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Further Support For Adopt Our Families Programme
by Sharon Austin | Mar 24, 2021 | Top Stories
Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn (Centre), receives a cheque for the Adopt Our Families Programme from BHTA Chief Executive Officer, Senator Rudy Grant (left) and Chairman, Geoffrey Roach (right). (C. Pitt/BGIS)
Government has made provision to continue the Adopt Our Families Programme in the next financial year, which begins in April.
This disclosure came today from Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, during a "cheque" presentation at the Barbados Defence Force, by acting British High Commissioner, Craig Fulton, and Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), Geoffrey Roach.
The British High Commission (BHC) donated £60,000 to the programme, while BHTA gave BDS $20,000.
Mr. Straughn said over 4,000 vulnerable households had benefited from the programme. He continued: "The Government has been able to put in…over $20 million. We have received, so far, just under $10 million in donations from corporate Barbados and individuals.
"We will continue to work to ensure that families in this country can … stay afloat, until we can see the resumption of travel, and some level of normality coming back to the economy…. As I have always indicated, the Government's social protection mechanism will continue to be strong and [there will be] provision, for as long as is required, to ensure that no Barbadian will be left behind."
While thanking the BHC and the BHTA, the Minister said the funds would deliver needed relief to Barbadians. He added that the BHTA, like other members of corporate Barbados, had stepped forward last year and made contributions to the operations of the Harrison Point Isolation Facility.
Acting British High Commissioner Fulton said Britain was very grateful for Government's efforts last year, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, in helping to repatriate its citizens.
Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn (left), receiving a cheque for the Adopt Our Families Programme from Acting British High Commissioner, Craig Fulton. (C. Pitt/BGIS)
He stated: "When your Prime Minister announced the Adopt Our Families Programme, it was of particular interest to us at the High Commission and so I am very pleased that we were able to partner with you and provide funding….
"And as you say, it has reached a large number of families in Barbados and helped make sure there was …that little bit of extra support to help them through the most difficult days of the pandemic, as we all work together to try and get there," Mr. Fulton added.
Chairman Roach of the BHTA said the organisation strongly believed in practising good corporate citizenship and encouraged members to do the same.
"This presentation to the Adopt Our Families Programme, I believe, was not a decision that we had to ponder very lengthily on… We thought clearly that this is something that needed to be done. It's not the first donation that the Association has made to the efforts to help support the people of Barbados during this time….
"We have certainly made donations to help support the establishment of the facility at Harrison Point. We have also encouraged our members, wherever possible, to continue to make donations themselves, despite the hardship that they are going through, and particularly so in supporting their teams, because at the end of the day, we know that tourism is about people supporting people," he pointed out.
Mr. Roach gave the assurance that going forward, the Association would continue to support efforts to see the country through this difficult period.
sharon.austingill-moore@barbados.gov.bb
Tags: Adopt a Family Programme, Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, British High Commissioner, Craig Fulton, Geoffrey Roach, Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn


Velvet Large Envelope with recessed handles with adjustable and removable shoulder strap. Bag composed of a single compartment with a side pocket with zip closure. Zip bag closure. Bag 100% made in Italy.
Interior details: back pocket with zip.
Exterior details: hammered calfskin with gold-colored metal accessories.
Back: 5 gold-colored metal feet.
Handle: double height 3.50 cm.
Shoulder strap: removable and adjustable length 145.00 cm with gold-colored metal accessories.
Closure: gold-colored metal zip with gold-colored metal zipper puller.
Packaging: the item is packaged in a box, with an authenticity tag and combined with a dust bag for storage. Perfect for a gift.
This wonderful collection is made in full grain leather which is printed and then hammered giving it a uniform natural look and making it very versatile. Soft and pleasant to touch, hammered leather is synonymous with exceptional quality and elegance. Despite the delicacy and preciousness, this leather ensures excellent resistance to water and is perfect for the creation of stylish backpacks, bags and luxury items.


Ever stroll down the pet food aisle at your local supermarket or pet supply store? There are so many different brands and choices, it can be downright overwhelming. Especially if – like most parents – you've never received any formal training or experience in animal nutrition.
Yet good nutrition and a healthy weight play a critical role in your companion's ongoing health and wellbeing. In other words, it's not something you should just take a guess at.
So how can you know for certain that your pet's current diet is effectively meeting all of his or her nutritional needs? What about weight? Are you confident that your companion's weight falls where it should?
With professional nutritional counseling and weight management services from Wind River Veterinary Service, you can get the expert guidance you need to confidently answer these questions and more.
Our team is trained and experienced in all aspects of animal nutrition. We can develop a customized diet and exercise plan that will bring out the very best in your animal friend, and help them achieve optimum health for life!
The process begins with a detailed analysis of your pet's unique nutritional needs. This analysis takes into account such important factors as your pet's age, species, breed, current weight and the existence of any medical problems. Gathering all of this information will help us determine what type of food, and in what quantity, would be best suited for your pet. We may recommend switching to prescription diet, as these foods tend to offer more benefits than regular store-bought products.
Next, we'll tackle the topic of your pet's weight. Many pet owners fail to realize that a few too many (or too few) pounds can have a direct impact on an animal's length and quality of life. Pets that are overweight are at a higher risk of developing serious medical conditions, such as diabetes. Conversely, underweight animals can be much more susceptible to injury or illness. We'll work with you to determine the ideal weight range for your pet, and develop a plan to achieve and maintain that goal weight over time.
Finally, we will need to reevaluate our approach from time to time. As animals age, their health care needs change, as do their nutritional and weight management requirements. For instance, a puppy or kitten's nutritional needs are vastly different from those of a senior animal. It's important that we assess and modify your pet's nutrition and weight control plan to account for these changes so that it remains as effective as it was originally designed to be.
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Unique accessories including tissue covers, toilet paper holders, casserole carriers, aprons and more. Custom orders welcome. Handcrafted with love in the USA!
♥♥ All VIJAKO items are MADE TO ORDER. Please allow up to 10 business days for making and ready for shipping.
Was given as a housewarming gift-receipients liked it a lot. Good quality.
Good workmanship! Coordinates with the bathroom.
Just received my tissue box cover and it is very pretty and well done.. I am a sewer..so I might just see if I can recreate it for a gift for a friend..I sure don't want to give her mine!!
Perfectly wonderful in EVERY way! Thank you So very CLEVER!
Welcome to the vijako shop!
If you prefer something in a different color or different size, wholesale inquires, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you for shopping with me today.
I will gladly accept returns on any item in original condition within 14 days if you are not fully satisfied. The full purchase price will be returned, minus shipping costs.
I accept payment by Paypal or money order/cashiers check. If you send payment by money order or cashiers check, it may take a while for the funds to clear.
All items are carefully packaged and shipped via first-class or Priority Mail as appropriate with USPS delivery confirmation within the United States. An email is sent to your Etsy email address (not through convo) when your order is shipped with your shipping information.
-All orders are shipped internationally using USPS First Class International. There is no way to track international packages. Packages outside the United States can take up to 6 weeks to arrive. If the package does not arrive to it's destination, no refund will be given unless shipping insurance is purchased.
- Shipping insurance is valid for 90 days. Please contact the shop if you have not received your order in 30 days and have bought shipping insurance with your order.
-Upgrading orders to Priority Mail, Express Mail, UPS and even Fedex is totally possible. Feel free to contact the shop for these services.
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The Aztec Code is most commonly used today by transportation, commercial and automotive industry professionals. It's the code of choice for the International Air Transport Association, where it's used on all boarding passes. The Aztec code can also be found on print-at-home and mobile device tickets used by many train lines across the globe. Its widespread popularity stems from the fact that the barcodes themselves can withstand poor resolution or printing and still be decoded properly. This makes them perfect for mobile or printable ticketing scenarios.
In addition to many other symbologies, the Scandit Barcode Scanner SDK supports camera-based Aztec barcode scanning on iOS or Android through smartphones, tablets and wearable devices in our 4.3.0 SDK beta release. You can download a copy of our SDK and start scanning Aztec barcodes today by signing up for an enterprise or professional trial account.


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#NPRSource of the Week: Raj Chetty
October 25, 2017 November 2, 2017 by NPR Source of the Week
Raj Chetty is a professor of economics at Stanford University and is a 2012 MacArthur fellowship recipient. His work on tax policy, unemployment and education has helped to shape government policy.
Chetty's current research combines empirical evidence and theory, and focuses on equality of opportunity and how to give children from disadvantaged backgrounds better chances of succeeding later in life. He has been named one of the top economists in the world by The New York Times and The Economist. He is the editor of the Journal of Public Economics and has appeared on WBUR's On Point, NPR's All Things Considered and Planet Money.
Raj Chetty, Professor of Economics, formerly of Harvard University, is pictured in Littauer Center. Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer
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We aspire to provide the highest quality of flowers to our valued customers all the time, every time!!
located at the shores of Lake Victoria, in Entebbe, Ugarose has since 1998, produced and exported the high quality roses to the Netherlands.
Ugarose is a family business that since 1998, has been a major contributor to the Ugandan export sector, through its export of million of sweetheart and intermediate roses to Europe.
The resilence of Ugarose through the highs and lows of the global flower industry, is testament to the strong foundations set up by its founders, and the core values the company commits itself to be guided by.
Ugarose is committed to continuous improvement, and future growth to remain a valued partner to its clients, and a major player in the economic development of Uganda.
i. Ugarose Flowers Ltd, is a family business, incorporated on the 31st of July 1996, and has been involved in the production and export of quality cut roses since 1998. The company was started by Architect Stanley Mulumba, and Mrs Deborah Mulumba. These two directors, together with 2 of their children, Stanley Musiime and Dr. Patricia Mwebaze were the initial, and remain the current directors of the company.
ii. Ugarose started production initially with 4 Hectares of green house, producing sweetheart rose varieties, and over the past 20 years the company was predominantly a producer of sweetheart rose varieties (typically roses with small head/bud size, but with relatively high production volumes). Currently since 2018, the company is undergoing a transition towards intermediate varieties, and expects to achieve a 90% conversion from sweethearts to Intermediates by end 2019, in line with the shifts in market trends towards bigger headsize.
iv. Today Ugarose has tripled its production area (from 4 hectares in 1998) to 13 Hectares of roses, so doing, the company has utilised all available production acreage at its one location, in Bwerenga village, Entebbe Sub county, Wakiso District. The company has now acquired an additional 80 hectares of land in a new location for future expansion.
v. Ugarose flowers currently employs about 300 employees, over 75% of whom are women. The company therefore plays a key role in providing economic opportunities and sustaining livelihoods for the women and men resident in Bwerenga, Wakiso district.
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Affiliations, Article stubs, Dogs,
Husky Squadron
Bill Grey (Commander)
Soldier(s)
Dog Soldiers
Homeworld(s)
Air Force(s)
Cornerian Fighter
Chronological / Political Information
Bulldog Squadron
Cornerian Defense Force
Cornerian Academy
Main Game(s)
"Husky unit, cover the base!"
—Bill Grey
The Husky Squadron was a famous squadron of fighter pilots in the Cornerian Defense Force during the Lylat Wars. Home to the some of the most elite pilots to come out of the Cornerian Flight Academy, Husky Squadron was put to the test during Andross' invasion. The squadron was commanded by Bill Grey alongside the Bulldog Squadron. Because the beleaguered Cornerian Defense Forces were nearly exhausted from holding back wave after wave of enemy fighters, The Bulldog and Husky Squadrons needed the Star Fox Team's help to deal with a gigantic enemy mother ship, having been detected on its way to the planet.
Katina's Top Guns
"Katina's Frontline Base is home to some of the best fighter jocks in the Lylat System, including the decorated pilots of the prestigious Bulldog and Husky units. Since veteran pilots are in short supply, these aces are a prized asset to the Cornerian Fleet. General Pepper will be very disappointed if you accidentally shoot one down."
The squadron was stationed on the planet Katina when Andross struck, and though their Cornerian Fighters and training gave them superiority over the Venomian Invader II Fighters, sheer numbers threatened to overwhelm them. Luckily, the timely arrival of the Star Fox Team gave them the edge and the invasion force was destroyed, saving the planet and the squadron from destruction. The Husky Squadron was tasked with covering the base during Star Fox's involvement in the battle.
"Try to shoot down as many enemy ships as you can before the mother ship arrives. Although you won't get points for them, shooting down ships from the Bulldog squadron won't affect your chances of getting a medal. When the mother ship arrives, destroy the hatches but leave the core until the last possible second. Spend as much time as you can destroying enemy fighters. Lock on to enemy targets as much as possible because you can get bonus hits that way. Even though it seems like there are many targets here, this can be a difficult mission to earn a medal in."
The Star Fox team, the Bulldog and Husky units await the onslaught from Saucerer.
The combat computer is the best way to avoid shooting down friendly fighters.
Invader IIs against Arwings and Cornerian Fighters.
Husky Squadron, alongside Bulldog Squadron, made a reappearance in Star Fox Zero alongside Bill in the level Sector Beta. Their roles were similar, although they instead defended the Cornerian fleet from the Venomian forces.
http://f.starfox-online.net/archives/starFox64.comReconstructed/katina.html
Retrieved from "https://starfox.fandom.com/wiki/Husky_Squadron?oldid=50585"


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New Woodstock Documentary Should Make Boomers Question Their Accomplishments
If a chaotic concert that nearly failed "defined a generation," what does that actually mean?
Glenn Garvin | 8.2.2019 3:00 PM
"Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation" (PBS)
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation. PBS. Tuesday, August 6, 9 p.m.
It's perfectly reasonable to wonder why anybody feels the need for another documentary about Woodstock. We've already got the film of the same name that was released in 1970, a staggering 224 minutes of dope, drizzle, and dishabille, which won an Oscar and is part of the Library of Congress' National Film Registry.
But there are a few reasons you might want to take a peek at PBS's new effort, Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation. For instance, its revelation of the novel funding idea of Artie Kornfeld, one of 1969 rock festival's principal organizers.
Told that construction crews hadn't been able to get fences built in time and Woodstock would have to be declared a free concert, Kornfeld asked: "Can't we get a whole bunch of girls and put them in diaphanous gowns and give them collection baskets and send them out into the audience?"
Then there's the video of that bumper sticker posted on one of the food stands that dotted the perimeter of the concert ground: "DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY," a full 19 years before Bobby McFerrin's record drove a nation to homicidal madness.
Oh, and a reminder that rodents were rocking their own Age of Aquarius: A glimpse of the log kept at the medical tents remembered mostly for taking care of the consumers of Woodstock's infamous brown acid reveals they also had 11 patients suffering from rat bites. I blame Nixon.
To be fair, this Woodstock is very different than the film, which lacked interviews or narration and was more immersion than explication. Director Barak Goodman (Oklahoma City) conducted interviews with several of Woodstock's organizers that he uses to trace the festival's evolution from its conception as a recording studio for Bob Dylan to an outdoor concert for 5,000 people to (at least for a weekend) a city that was the 10th-biggest and most-stoned in America.
(Actually, I assume that Goodman's crew did the interviews, but that may not be true. Several of the interviewees, including Joe Cocker and Jefferson Airplane guitarist Paul Kantner, have been dead for years, and the film's credits don't reveal where their comments came from.)
The result is a story in equal parts amusing and appalling. The organizers spent weeks lurking around the bathrooms in Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden and timing the occupants to determine how many Porta Potties would be needed at Woodstock. Answer: "Tens of thousands … just impossible numbers." They went ahead anyway.
Pretty much the same degree of planning went into food, security, shelter and everything else about Woodstock. Even the power lines into the festival site—literally the life blood for all the guitars, amps, speakers and soundboards necessary for the show—were installed chaotically. During the apocalyptic rainstorm that struck on the second day, a 50,000-volt cable was unearthed, which—as one of the organizers admits—could easily have resulted in a mass electrocution. "Fortunately," he observes breezily, "that didn't happen."
It's narrow misses like that one that make the documentary's subtitle—"three days that defined a generation"—so arrogantly infuriating. Woodstock, it's true, did not live up to the famous New York Times headline, "Nightmare in the Catskills."
But that was mostly due to the eternal saviors of teenagers, Mommy and Daddy. The National Guard helicopters ferried in food (nearly all of it donated by the middle-aged townsfolk of nearby Bethel, N.Y., who were home watching Lawrence Welk instead of Jimi Hendrix) and carried out medical casualties. Without their help, and a generous amount of blind luck like the power line not zapping everyone, Woodstock might have more literally resembled what the crew that stayed behind two weeks after the festival to clean up compared it to: a Civil War battlefield.
The most notable thing about the PBS Woodstock is the contortionist specter of a generation blowing smoke up its own ass. The last 15 minutes or so are mostly devoted to people who attended Woodstock declaring it a utopically transformative event that changed everything. Really? Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin would be dead of drug overdoses within a year. The Vietnam War continued for another three. The next president elected was not George McGovern but Richard Nixon, and when Baby Boomers finally did start electing presidents, the result was Afghanistan and Iraq. And raise your hand if you think race relations are any better today than they were in 1969.
You could as easily make the argument that what defined a generation was not Woodstock but Altamont or the Manson Family. Baby Boomers didn't change the world at Woodstock, or create a New Man. Their only accomplishment was to stand up in public, half a million strong, and chant the word "Fuck!"without getting spanked. It's sad that, 50 years later, they still can't tell the difference.
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Glenn Garvin is a contributing editor at Reason. A former Miami Herald foreign correspondent, columnist, and TV critic, he is the author of Everybody Had His Own Gringo: The CIA and the Contras and (with Ana Rodriguez) Diary of a Survivor: Nineteen Years in a Cuban Women's Prison.
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A music meme: how apropos. I (too) don't normally pass these on, but this one is quite funny/poignant and, well, musical.
WHAT SONG WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Thoughts: What is it with Hendrix? I like him a lot, but he certainly doesn't dominate my collection – I would like to think my parents think of me as a good son – My love is no secret – Apparently I'm a coward – Hendrix agrees that getting to bed soon would be good for me.
I decided this year that I wanted more Christmas music in my life. I've been asking some friends what their favorite music of the season is and Daniel had a good roundup, so I decided that I should list some of my favorites too.
Probably my favorite this year, this is actually a 5-disc compendium from Sufjan's past musical Christmas gifts to friends and family. As such, it's a mish-mash of originals and standards in varying stages of production and arrangement. What I love about it is how Sufjan manages to capture the feelings of Christmas — softness, wonder, wistful sadness, intimacy, reverence.
Favorite tracks: "Once in Royal David's City" (from "Hark!"), "That Was the Worst Christmas Ever!", "Joy to the World", and "Holy, Holy, Holy".
Favorite tracks: "Darlin' (Christmas Is Coming)", "White Horse", "Here It Is", and "Snow Angel".
White Christmas is probably my favorite Christmas movie (yes, probably even over A Christmas Story) and that's almost entirely because of Bing. This album showcases some classic Christmas songs with his classic voice.
What are your favorite Christmas albums/songs? I'd love to know! I'd like to be prepared for next Christmas, to have a reasonably good collection of music all ready to go.
[P]art of what makes this first movement such a success is the brilliant, instinctive planning of epic events: his narrative, programmatic sense (never mind "absolute music"). The opening orchestral tutti is basically a ternary shape: bluster/lyricism/bluster. That is: a dramatic beginning, then a quiet interlude, and then a return to the dramatic. The quiet interlude (the "second theme," sort of) has a deep, heavy melancholy; the return to the dramatic takes a heroic, almost joyful turn. But something is missing from this vast picture the orchestra paints; as huge as the orchestra attempts to be, as world-embracing, it still can't capture everything. And when the piano comes in, liltingly, you know, you think: this is precisely what I've been missing. It is lucid where everything has been opaque; it is humane where everything has been historic, tragic, or beyond our control.
Denk's writing is whimsical and poignant… and spot-on. This is exactly how I felt when I first heard the First Concerto. I had tried listening to it a few times on a (fantastic) twofer with Fleisher/Szell and had a hard time getting into the first few minutes, but once I did I found that the piano's entrance was so surprising, yet so natural, and altogether perfect. The ending is equally as fitting and the entire work remains a favorite of mine.
I first started listening to Brahms when I was traveling abroad in 2003. I had up until then had a hard time with his music; I found it too dense, I didn't get it. But I spent a lot of time (on trains, in the evenings) with his music and, finally, I got it. Both this Concerto and his First Symphony were such revelatory pieces to me — they were certainly "absolute" like Denk asserted, but their respective narratives were so compelling to me, their final movements so climactic and, well, final.
He certainly continued the tradition of Beethoven* (probably the most faithfully of those composers that took up that task) and while I think I prefer Bruckner's narrative style (more dramatic and mysterious, less cerebral), it was Brahms that exposed me to narrative in music in the first place. And at this point, that is one of the foundational things I look for in music.
*- Sidenote about this particular concerto: I liken it (at least the structure of the first movement) to Mozart's 20th: the key, the sturm und drang mood, the lyrical and yearing entrance of the piano. I wonder if Brahms was consciously referring to it.


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Janusz Antoni Kajrunajtys (ur. 5 marca 1933 w Łodzi, zm. 26 listopada 2019 w Krakowie) – polski inżynier budownictwa, wynalazca, zawodnik i sędzia brydżowy, oficer artylerii.

Życiorys
Absolwent Politechniki Śląskiej z 1961 r. Przez całe życie zawodowe wykładał geometrię wykreślną na tej uczelni.

W pracy naukowo-badawczej zajmował się głównie technologią betonu prasowanego i deskowaniem ślizgowym. Był autorem i współautorem 14 patentów oraz licznych publikacji. Opracował wiele ekspertyz w dziedzinie technologii budownictwa, w zakresie projektowania i wdrożeń. Współtworzył wykłady telewizyjne z obszaru geometrii wykreślnej i rysunku technicznego.

Życie prywatne
Jego rodzicami byli Jan Kajrunajtys i Zofia z Cendrowskich. Od 30.09.1961 żonaty z Ewą Gizelą (z d. Mańczak, dr inż. budownictwa) z którą miał syna Kasjana (1964, inżyniera mechanika i informatyka).

Bibliografia
 Wspomnienie o Januszu Kajrunajtysie

Polscy inżynierowie budownictwa
Polscy brydżyści sportowi
Urodzeni w 1933
Zmarli w 2019
Ludzie urodzeni w Łodzi

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Uzun+Case is excited to announce we will be participating in "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day". The event will take place on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Kennesaw State University, Marietta Campus. It is expected to draw 300 students, upper elementary and middle school girls who are interested in STEM.
Make plans to stop by our booth (#3/4) as our engineers have a fun and engaging activity planned.


Lakers making Dwight Howard push?
The Los Angeles Lakers are making a renewed push to acquire All-Star center Dwight Howard and are continuing talks with Orlando Magic officials, Yahoo! Sports reported.
Yahoo! Sports reports the Lakers want a commitment from Howard on a contract extension before they agree to a trade with the Magic.
The Lakers and Magic have been in talks over Howard for the past week or so, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard, but nothing is imminent.
Also, a source familiar with the Lakers' interest in Howard told ESPNLosAngeles.com's Dave McMenamin that the dialogue between Los Angeles and Orlando is "ongoing" but right now a trade would be "very tough to pull off."
While trade talks swirled around him Tuesday night, Howard took in the Los Angeles Dodgers-Philadelphia Phillies game from a luxury suite at Dodger Stadium. He didn't wear a Dodgers hat when he appeared on the jumbotron in the seventh inning to a loud ovation but he was wearing one as he left before the eighth inning. Howard was surrounded by a dozen members of stadium security and LAPD officers as he was escorted to his car as dozens of fans tried to take his picture and recruit him to play in Los Angeles.
When he was asked if he was coming to Los Angeles, Howard simply said, "I'm here now to rehab."
Howard had demanded a trade to the Nets, but talks broke down between the Nets and Orlando last week. Magic GM Rob Hennigan called Howard last week to see if he would consider giving the GM's new regime a chance, but Howard rebuffed the overtures.
Howard has said he would agree to sign an extension with only one team, and sources have said that team is the Nets.
The Houston Rockets also made a new proposal to the Magic for Howard last weekend and are willing to take on long-term salary commitments from Orlando if they land Howard in Houston.
Last week, sources told ESPN.com the Rockets and Lakers had discussed a multitude of trade scenarios with the Magic. In those talks, the Rockets were offering to serve both as the team that would acquire Howard in a direct trade between the clubs and also as a third team that would participate in a trade that lands Howard with the Lakers and brings All-Star center Andrew Bynum to Houston.
Sources have said that Hennigan might feel more comfortable taking back a package of youngsters, recent draftees and future first-round draft picks -- while shedding some long-term salary as well -- than taking on Bynum as Howard's replacement and facing a similar challenge in persuading him to commit to the franchise long-term like the Magic have dealt with for months with Howard.
Both Howard and Bynum will be in the final seasons of their current contracts.
Information from ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard and Ric Bucher and ESPNLosAngeles.com's Dave McMenamin and Arash Markazi was used in this report.


Enjoy a winter getaway! Cambridge and Boston offer many traditional events to keep the New England winter vibrant.
There's nothing quite like bundling up, strapping on some skates, and gliding around an ice rink during the winter. In close proximity to Irving House, there are multiple opportunities to do just that.
Harvard Skate is located in Harvard Yard and is a winter rink just 10 minutes walking from Harvard.
Community Ice Skating @Kendall opens after Thanksgiving. They offer skate rentals, snack bar, lessons and more!
Voted Best Outdoor Skating Rink in the US by USA Today, the Frog Pond is located in the Boston Common and is easily accessible by the Red Line. The park is beautiful during the winter months with holiday lights and the usual snowfall. Here's the season's schedule.
The Cultural Survival Bazaar is a great place to buy unique gifts made by indigenous artists and co-ops. The Bazaar takes place in Cambridge on December 9-10 and in Boston on December 15-17.
The Cambridge Winter Farmers Market is an indoor farmers market that occurs each Saturday, January 6th – April 7th. The market hosts more than just farm vendors and is a great place to grab lunch or fresh fruit for a snack.
Harvard Square Holiday Fair, a longstanding tradition, takes place over three weeks. It's free to attend so feel free to window shop!
SOWA Holiday Market features artisans, food vendors, carolers and more! It's located in the South End neighborhood of Boston, accessible by the T.
Yes, it might get cold during the winter months but the city also comes alive and literally sparkles!
For example, Harvard Square's Sparklefest includes a tree lighting, musical performances, a 5k and more. Check out Harvard Square's website for the full list of events. Other tree lightings also take place across the city. From Faneuil Marketplace which includes a light show, the State House Tree Lighting near the Boston Common (which also has a separate tree lighting), Copley Square, and Commonwealth Ave, you have many tree lightings to choose from!
Somehow, Boston Sports Fans maintain energy year round. Consequently, coming to Boston for The Celtics and The Bruins home games at TD Garden is a great way to spend the winter season!
One of the best Winter activities is to escape the cold for some entertainment. That being said, Brattle Theatre shows classic, independent, and foreign films year round. ImprovBoston is sure to bring some laughs, plus you can get 25% off as an Irving House guest; just ask the front desk for a coupon code!
Holiday Pops is an annual Boston tradition. Symphony Halls is filled with cheer, holiday music, sing-alongs and much more!
One of the biggest reasons people love Boston is the history. The Boston Tea Party Reenactment on December 16th gives attendees the opportunity to join in on an iconic protest.
Festivals and Food Events in Boston and Cambridge happen year round. Winter is no exception! Here's a winter calendar for you to peruse, and below is a list of our favorites. Click on the link of each event for more information.
Children's Winter Festival – February 2019, has arts & crafts, games, inflatables, and a photo booth at the Frog Pond at Boston Common. Free.
Extreme Beer Fest – The 16th annual Extreme Beer Fest is held annually at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, Mass. Featuring 120+ brewers and 400+ beers, across two days and three sessions.
Eater Boston – latest restaurant news and reviews.
Regardless of your interests, Boston and Cambridge will have something that piques your interest during the winter months. As a bonus, this is the least expensive time to travel to the area. Book now at Irving House to secure low rates!


We're currently in need of a dynamic administrative assistant with strong clerical skills to provide assistance and support to the Executive Director of the Lutheran Home and Harwood Place Foundation (fundraising). This individual will occasionally provide support to our President/CEO and Board Members on special projects and events.
Managing donor databases and controlling all gift acknowledgment processes.
Assisting with Foundation strategic communication projects.
Assisting with the planning and execution of our annual Monarch ball.
At least a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Candidate must have strong professional, clerical and communication skills. A minimum of two years office experience and proficient user of Microsoft office programs is also required. Must be well organized and have the ability to work independently.
Candidates may also complete an application on our website at www.thelutheranhome.org or pick up an application at our Lutheran Home campus located at 7500 W North Avenue in Wauwatosa.
The Lutheran Home and Harwood Place are both located centrally in Wauwatosa. While we have two wonderful locations, we are one non-profit organization. The Lutheran Home provides post-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, memory-care assisted living, adult day services and a child daycare. Harwood Place offers senior living and assisted living services.


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package org.spincast.plugins.routing;

import org.spincast.core.config.SpincastConfig;
import org.spincast.core.dictionary.Dictionary;
import org.spincast.core.exchange.RequestContext;
import org.spincast.core.filters.SpincastFilters;
import org.spincast.core.locale.LocaleResolver;
import org.spincast.core.routing.RedirectRuleBuilderFactory;
import org.spincast.core.routing.RouteBuilderFactory;
import org.spincast.core.routing.StaticResourceBuilderFactory;
import org.spincast.core.routing.StaticResourceFactory;
import org.spincast.core.server.Server;
import org.spincast.core.websocket.WebsocketContext;
import org.spincast.core.websocket.WebsocketRouteBuilderFactory;
import org.spincast.core.websocket.WebsocketRouteHandlerFactory;
import org.spincast.plugins.routing.utils.SpincastRoutingUtils;

import com.google.inject.Inject;

/**
 * A wrapper object for the dependencies required by SpincastRouter.
 * We inject this wrapper instead of injecting each individual dependency.
 * We do this because the SpincastRouter is made to be extended frequently
 * by developers and :
 *

 *

 *     We want it to be easily extended without having to inject too many
 *     dependencies in the child class.
 *

 *

 *     We want to keep using constructor injection instead of setter and field
 *     injection.
 *

 *

 *     By using a wrapper, we can add new dependencies to SpincastRouter
 *     without breaking the client classes.
 *

 *

 */
public class SpincastRouterDeps<R extends RequestContext<?>, W extends WebsocketContext<?>> {

    private final RouteHandlerMatchFactory<R> routeHandlerMatchFactory;
    private final RouteBuilderFactory<R, W> routeBuilderFactory;
    private final RedirectRuleBuilderFactory<R, W> redirectRuleBuilderFactory;
    private final StaticResourceBuilderFactory<R, W> staticResourceBuilderFactory;
    private final StaticResourceFactory<R> staticResourceFactory;
    private final SpincastRouterConfig spincastRouterConfig;
    private final RouteFactory<R> routeFactory;
    private final SpincastConfig spincastConfig;
    private final Dictionary dictionary;
    private final SpincastFilters<R> spincastFilters;
    private final WebsocketRouteBuilderFactory<R, W> websocketRouteBuilderFactory;
    private final WebsocketRouteHandlerFactory<R, W> websocketRouteHandlerFactory;
    private final Server server;
    private final SpincastRoutingUtils spincastRoutingUtils;
    private final LocaleResolver localeResolver;

    /**
     * Constructor
     */
    @Inject
    public SpincastRouterDeps(SpincastRouterConfig spincastRouterConfig,
                              RouteFactory<R> routeFactory,
                              SpincastConfig spincastConfig,
                              Dictionary dictionary,
                              Server server,
                              SpincastFilters<R> spincastFilters,
                              RouteBuilderFactory<R, W> routeBuilderFactory,
                              RedirectRuleBuilderFactory<R, W> redirectRuleBuilderFactory,
                              StaticResourceBuilderFactory<R, W> staticResourceBuilderFactory,
                              RouteHandlerMatchFactory<R> routeHandlerMatchFactory,
                              StaticResourceFactory<R> staticResourceFactory,
                              WebsocketRouteBuilderFactory<R, W> websocketRouteBuilderFactory,
                              WebsocketRouteHandlerFactory<R, W> websocketRouteHandlerFactory,
                              SpincastRoutingUtils spincastRoutingUtils,
                              LocaleResolver localeResolver) {

        this.spincastRouterConfig = spincastRouterConfig;
        this.routeFactory = routeFactory;
        this.spincastConfig = spincastConfig;
        this.dictionary = dictionary;
        this.server = server;
        this.spincastFilters = spincastFilters;
        this.routeBuilderFactory = routeBuilderFactory;
        this.redirectRuleBuilderFactory = redirectRuleBuilderFactory;
        this.staticResourceBuilderFactory = staticResourceBuilderFactory;
        this.routeHandlerMatchFactory = routeHandlerMatchFactory;
        this.staticResourceFactory = staticResourceFactory;
        this.websocketRouteBuilderFactory = websocketRouteBuilderFactory;
        this.websocketRouteHandlerFactory = websocketRouteHandlerFactory;
        this.spincastRoutingUtils = spincastRoutingUtils;
        this.localeResolver = localeResolver;
    }

    public RouteHandlerMatchFactory<R> getRouteHandlerMatchFactory() {
        return this.routeHandlerMatchFactory;
    }

    public RouteBuilderFactory<R, W> getRouteBuilderFactory() {
        return this.routeBuilderFactory;
    }

    public RedirectRuleBuilderFactory<R, W> getRedirectRuleBuilderFactory() {
        return this.redirectRuleBuilderFactory;
    }

    public StaticResourceBuilderFactory<R, W> getStaticResourceBuilderFactory() {
        return this.staticResourceBuilderFactory;
    }

    public StaticResourceFactory<R> getStaticResourceFactory() {
        return this.staticResourceFactory;
    }

    public SpincastRouterConfig getSpincastRouterConfig() {
        return this.spincastRouterConfig;
    }

    public RouteFactory<R> getRouteFactory() {
        return this.routeFactory;
    }

    public SpincastConfig getSpincastConfig() {
        return this.spincastConfig;
    }

    public Dictionary getDictionary() {
        return this.dictionary;
    }

    public SpincastFilters<R> getSpincastFilters() {
        return this.spincastFilters;
    }

    public WebsocketRouteBuilderFactory<R, W> getWebsocketRouteBuilderFactory() {
        return this.websocketRouteBuilderFactory;
    }

    public WebsocketRouteHandlerFactory<R, W> getWebsocketRouteHandlerFactory() {
        return this.websocketRouteHandlerFactory;
    }

    public Server getServer() {
        return this.server;
    }

    public SpincastRoutingUtils getSpincastRoutingUtils() {
        return this.spincastRoutingUtils;
    }

    public LocaleResolver getLocaleResolver() {
        return this.localeResolver;
    }

}


No leather is safe in my house now that I have a full set of Angelus leather paints!
I've always loved the look of the custom Louis Vuitton monograms…a pricy luxury, right?
I found a $5 leather purse at the thrift store and made Boo her own Louis Vuitton-inspired purse….a "Boo-tton" (thanks for naming it Melissa!). I have a VERY shaky and unsteady hand so if I was able to paint this….anyone can!
Step 4: Start painting! You will need small tiny detail brushes. For my smallest brush I cut off half of the bristles (see the photo of this brush in my painted headband tutorial).
Step 5: The key to painting very detailed letters is to start very skinny…it's easier to widen the letters as you go. Add additional guide lines if you think you need them!
Paint just a very thin layer to use as your guide….paint will seep under the tape just a bit but you will be able to see your lines to work with and touch up the edges as you go. You can keep a clean damp paintbrush nearby to quickly clean up any mistakes.
A finished monogram with stripes!
….and it looks detailed and professional!
Boo approved….not that she needs a hand painted purse at this age….but I think it's something she'll appreciate when she's a little older!
Make sure to check out these "painting on leather" tutorials too!


New Delhi: The ambitious railway line that will allow direct access to the Kashmir Valley from anywhere in the country has just got costlier. The Railway Ministry has now estimated that the total cost of the 273-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla (USB) national project would now touch Rs. 19,575 crore. Originally estimated at Rs. 3,000 crore, it was last pegged at Rs. 11,000 crore till the Expanded Board for Railways cleared the latest revision, nearly twice the last estimate and over six times the previous one. A key stretch where construction has struggled for eight years is the 148 kilometres between Katra and Qazigund. This stretch alone would account for as much as Rs. 14,800 crore, latest Rail Bhavan estimates suggest. An announcement is likely in the forthcoming Rail Budget. In a recent meeting of the Expanded Board for Railways (which includes representatives from the Railways Ministry, the Finance Ministry, the Planning Commission and the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation), the Railway Ministry admitted the initial alignment and cost estimates had been based on a study "without filed verification and was not realistic". "Revised cost is assessed as Rs. 19,575 crore as per 2009-10 price levels," the Ministry's executive director (works) told the meeting. For the escalation of the cost of the Katra-Qazigund section from Rs. 2,100 crore to Rs. 14,800 crore, the Railways has given four reasons. First, it has had to earmark Rs. 957 crore for access roads. "The area is virgin without a road network. Roads are required to be constructed for reaching tunnel-bridge locations. In fact, the length of the access road being constructed is more than twice that of the railway line." Second, Rail Bhavan has said, IRCON and Konkan Railway Corporation are executing work on a "cost plus 10% basis", affecting costs. Third, the Railways has said, a significant part of the upward revision is due to the need for setting up security infrastructure in view of the fact that the line passes through a terrorist-affected area. "Large areas for security posts, barracks, quarters and equipment are required and have been incorporated in the revised cost estimate," the Railways has stated. The fourth reason cited is the incorporation of a provision for Rs. 301 crore for electrification of the line, something that was not envisaged at the DPR stage. The 119-km Qazigund-Baramulla section is in operation. However, this standalone line is not connected to the rest of the Indian Railways network because of the delay in Katra-Qazigund. Work on this section, sanctioned in 2002, began late that year and was targeted for completion in 2007. The Railways has now set itself a 2017 deadline.


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Rent two-room apartment on the 3rd floor. Area: 52.5 sq. m. separate Rooms have balcony access from both.
A change of linen and towels.
Queen-size bed and a corner sofa. Ideal for accommodation of three people. There were four people, but fourth place is not convenient (an extra part of the sofa is slightly lower than the sofa itself).
In the bedroom bookcase for things, photos of the bedrooms yet. In the hall folding table, 4 chairs with backs; microwave; fridge. The kitchen will be installed at the expense of the first lease. The apartment is not rented the apartment to new.
Balcony, dryer, playpen and children's toys. The area around the house is not ennobled, but very convenient location, close to year-round supermarket and vegetable market, hospital, town centre 5 mins walk and a water Park.


You can find a DX3e pretty cheap right now. I like mine. It does not have model memory like some other controllers.
If you looking for a good radio for a decent price, I would do what john says. But look into the whole spektrum line they have a couple good ones for good prices. I have the dx3c I think and it wasn't terribly expensive. And has a 10 model memory.
i have a futaba 4pls i got on amazon for about 200 bux and its been great. it does way more than i know how to use, and has vehicle memory. i wanted the 4 channel so i could do winch along with either 4 wheel steer or dig, even though i didnt end up doing either.