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Dosey down to Las Vegas country bars
Thursday, December 3, 2015	♦
Vegas might not seem like a cowboy town. Maybe that's because one of our most popular cowboys is 30 feet tall and covered in lights. But, our own preference for glitter and grandiosity aside, we're experts at catering to the cravings of our guests. When you're itchin' for a hitchin' post or rootin' for some boots on your toes, Vegas has the cowboy spots for you.
You will never be as happy as that mechanical bull. Photo courtesy of Gilley's.
Gilley's at Treasure Island
The pirate theme melts away just a bit when you get to Gilley's – unless you wanted to make some sort of cowboy/pirate hybrid, a cowrate if you will. Piboy? Quick-drawing a cutlass aside, Gilley's has the down home food, upbeat line dancing and mechanical bull riding you want in a country bar. Being right on the Strip, you're likely to find a good deal of tourists who may or may not be dressed up as cowboys and/or pirates. But you'll also find a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of BBQ and Gilley Girls to fill you up.
We tried to learn something about line dancing so we could write this caption. We're still confused. Photo courtesy of Stoney's.
Stoney's Rockin' Country at Town Square
Locals and tourists alike find a common thread at Stoney's, and that thread just happens to be attached to a cowboy hat. The space has gone through a few incarnations, but to the people that know and love it it'll always be Stoney's – unless it changes again, then it'll be something else. But we'll always adore the atmosphere that Stoney's has created, where you can learn a nice two step and chug two fingers in the same night. If you're more of a country purist and want to let your bandana down, Stoney's has the chill, community country bar feel that'll leave you saying, "Your pickup or mine?"
Oh yeah! It's Charlie's 10th Anniversary Party next week! 10 cent drinks until 10 p.m.! Flyer courtesy of Charlie's Las Vegas.
Charlie's Las Vegas
If you're part of the local Las Vegas LGBTQ community, and you're old enough to drink, Charlie's is a name you've probably heard and also a place you've probably wound up at around 1 a.m. with some people who you sure hope are you're new friends because you've now seen them in their underwear. It's a bar for cowboys who love cowboys, cowgirls who love cowgirls, and anyone and everyone who loves dancing people and dirt cheap drinks. Forget identities and focus on fun. Charlie's is a constant party full of drag queens, underwear nights and, did we mention the dirt cheap drinks? Seriously, we've gotten plastered for like $10 – we may or may not have gotten a discount for being in our underwear. Note: Underwear night is not every night. Check before you just show up in your skivvies.
This place is all the right kinds of hot. Photo courtesy of Revolver.
Revolver at Santa Fe Station
Pulling away from the Las Vegas Strip a bit, we find Revolver at the fantastic Sante Fe Station hotel and casino. This is where you go when line dancing is on your mind, and you don't want to bother with all those foals who don't know which side of the belt buckle to grab. The space is beautifully designed and perfectly rides the line between country bar and dance club. It's modern but with a classic, unassuming vibe and it's cool without being like one of them city-slickers who gets their salsa from NYC. For the younger crowd, or just the hipper crowd that lets their wranglers ride low and wear their hats slightly askew, Revolver is a modern dance spot that's country to the core.
This is a pretty fair depiction of what goes down here. Photo courtesy of Las Vegas Country Saloon.
Las Vegas Country Saloon on Fremont Street
Before you walk in expecting to see people discussing the intricacies of cow-tipping, you should know that the Las Vegas Country Saloon is a bit more Vegas than it is Houston. Bringing in live bands and DJs, the space is more about the live music scene than it is about getting drunk and line dancing. But there is a huge dance floor where you can find your own beat. If your idea of country is putting on a leather jacket and riding a motorcycle down a dirt road while blasting thrash-core-industrial-techno, then this might be the spot for you. You'll still have an amazing time, just maybe trade your cowboy boots for some Doc Martens.
The one on the left is not actually the bull you can ride. Don't try to ride that one. They get mad. Photo courtesy of PBR Rock Bar.
PBR Rock Bar at Planet Hollywood
We're getting even more Vegas with this one. The PBR in PBR Rock Bar stands for Professional Bull Riding, and they have plenty of the sport. Like many spots in Vegas, you can dance, drink and ride something that shakes and bucks. Unlike many spots in Vegas, you won't get kicked out for riding something, as long as that thing you're riding is the mechanical bull. This spot is playful, down to earth and always a good time whether you're planning a night around it or just stopping in for a quick drink on your way down the Strip. The outdoor space lets you check out the passersby, and indoors you can find dance space, a full food menu and the ever popular mechanical bull. We just recommend waiting a bit between eating, drinking and riding. We…made a mess.
Hey look, another bull. Photo Courtesy of Toby Keith's I Love This Bar.
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar at Harrah's
You probably already know who Toby Keith is. If not, he's a country musician who also has a bar and restaurant in Las Vegas. Don't try too hard to connect those two. Besides, who doesn't dream of having a restaurant in Las Vegas themed after them? Ours would feature so much booze. Toby Keith's I Love This Bar as steaked (get it?) out its place for country fans on the Strip, and it holds its own for fans of home-style cooking and drinks served in plastic guitars. You may not be able to bust out an upbeat riff on them, but you can get ripped. The bar space is nice, but this is really the place you come for food and general chilling. It's casual and cool, much like Toby Keith himself. P.S. We've heard the chili is really good.
A typical Buckin' Friday at Sayers Club. Photo courtesy of Sayers Club.
Sayers Club at SLS
Before you say anything, we know Sayers Club is not technically a country bar. We also know that it's often super artsy and has serious opinions on actual DJ spinning. But what we know and you might not, because we haven't told you yet, is that on Friday's the Sayers Club has Buckin' Fridays, a country-themed night with music and live performances. They'll have their own live band bringing the country you crave and, special during NFR, they'll feature NFR viewing and special signing events with Jack Daniels Riders Beau Hill & Rocky McDonald and Crown Riders Chandler Bownds and Wes Silcox. They'll also have a special show by Justin Adams on Dec. 12. The full NFR schedule is below, and you can hit up Buckin' Fridays ever Friday at the Sayers Club.
NFR Viewing starting at 5 p.m.
Buckin Fridays band and Signing (10:30-11:30 p.m.) with Jack Daniels Riders Beau Hill & Rocky McDonald
Buckin Fridays, doors open 10 p.m.
Buckin Saturdays band and Signing (10:30-11:30 p.m.) with Jack Daniels Riders Beau Hill & Rocky McDonald
Buckin Saturday, doors open 10 p.m.
Signing (10:30-11:30 p.m.) with Crown Riders Chandler Bownds and Wes Silcox
Justin Adams, doors open 10 p.m.
Gold Buckle Zone 2014. Photo courtesy of MGM Grand.
Gold Buckle Zone at MGM Grand Conference Center
This is more specific to NFR, but MGM Grand will once again display its Gold Buckle Zone. The space will have its own mechanical bull as well as live performances from Scotty McCreery, Craig Morgan, Blackberry Smoke and more. Located in the MGM Conference Center this year, Gold Buckle Zone will feature dancing, Dee Jay Silver's Country Club After-Party and pretty much all the fun you could want during NFR. Here's the performance schedule:
Dec. 3: Clay Walker
Dec. 4: Scotty McCreery
Dec. 5 & 7: Gloriana
Dec. 6 & 8: Blackberry Smoke
Dec. 9: The Davisson Brothers
Dec. 10 & 11: Craig Wayne Boyd
Dec. 12: Craig Morgan
Be sure to check out our NFR Page for more info about things to do and places to be during NFR Las Vegas.
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There is an item all over Yahoo news at the moment about an atheist church called the Sunday Assembly that has grown 3000% in less than a year. I find the comments quite revealing. Amongst the rational perspectives and failed attempt at humour and the odd burbling from a brain donor there are several incoherent comments from the obviously devout who have clearly never read their Bible. Or any other book. It's amazing how stories evolve if you don't pay attention.
Tried to catch a glimpse of their live stream but it was deleted.
My feelings on it at the moment. Whatever floats their boat, so to speak. If it is what they feel they want then who am I to say. If its just about being against Dogma as the article says then I guess I have some sympathies.
The article says they have fun...GOOD! Everyone should have a day of FUN at least once a week. We should welcome them to the ULC.
I have no opinion for or against as you may imagine. I was just commenting on the comments that are listed after the article.


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Dov Charney Testifies in Bankruptcy Court, Doesn't Make a Ton of Sense
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At a hearing that started Wednesday in a Delaware bankruptcy court and continued today, Dov Charney, the ousted CEO of American Apparel, has attempted to convince a judge to reject the company's reorganization plan—a plan which would leave shareholders, including Charney, with nothing.
American Apparel filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October, and is seeking approval for a plan that would take the publicly traded company private, placing control in the hands of its largest bondholders and cutting approximately $200 million in debt. Charney—who founded the company in 1989 and was fired in December 2014, when American Apparel's board accused him of sexual misconduct and misuse of company funds, which Charney denied—would obviously prefer a different plan, one that would allow him to regain control of the company he sees as having been unfairly wrested from him.
Hagan Capital Group and Silver Creek Capital Partners have offered to buy American Apparel and bring back Charney. Their offer, valued at about $320 million, was rejected by the board because it would add too much debt and because the retailer's lenders opposed the offer, Schneider testified.
According to the New York Times, Charney and Hagan Capital managing partner Chadwick Hagan argued that AA didn't give their bid serious consideration; a lawyer representing the creditors argued that the proposal was rejected because it was "inferior," involving "uncertain and uncommitted financing."
Charney, according to Reuters, gave an "animated" testimony accusing the board of "blackmailing" him into leaving in mid-2014; he said that he faced "character assassination" if he did not take the offer.
The Times reports that "the creditors' counsel opted in the early afternoon not to cross-examine Mr. Charney, saying his rambling testimony had shown he could not be expected to provide relevant information."
In animated testimony, Mr. Charney characterized the company's snub as the latest move in a plot by current and former directors at the company, as well as onetime investment fund allies, that wrested control of the company from him and were now blocking his return.
Mr. Charney was interrupted several times by Judge Brendan L. Shannon, who asked him to stop "free associating."
"There was a plan behind the scenes to steal the company from me," Mr. Charney said. "Since then, it's been a constant hide-the-ball."
"I felt that I was doing something that was creative. If it was unorthodox, it was meant to be," he said, adding: "I'm a merchant, I'm a creative artist, I'm a photographer, I'm a marketer, I'm an industrialist."
"I don't want to hand over my company," he said. "This is coercion."
According to the LA Times, the courtroom burst into laughter when Judge Shannon accused Charney of "free associating."
Yesterday, current CEO Paula Schneider testified on the reportedly chaotic state of the company when she took the reins from Charney last year. WWD reports:
Much of her testimony described the apparel behemoth's back-end operations as running more akin to a scrappy start-up than the multimillion-dollar, publicly traded company it had become. The details she shared are much of what she's publicly said in multiple interviews throughout last year: no spring line when she joined in January 2015 following Charney's firing; more than 70 people directly reporting to her; a looming bond payment due; four million units of slow-moving inventory, and the company was in the middle of a clearance process called the dot sale that ultimately did more harm than good.
The New York Times also reports that Schneider testified about the detrimental effect of American Apparel's "hyper-sexualized" advertisements, which prompted several lawsuits overseas and got the company kicked off Facebook, an important e-commerce vehicle. (It's unclear if Schneider mentioned this "Ask Me to Take It All Off"shirt the company planned to have retail workers wear on Black Friday, or the ever-evolving working conditions of the company's factory employees.)
"Essentially, walking through the door, we had no cash. Every day was Sophie's Choice, Schneider said, via the Times. "Literally, it was just keeping the lights on."
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Imagine a pristine meadow: The sun hangs low in the sky, casting a golden light, swatches of cotton-like clouds drift above the peaks of an alpine valley, their slopes converging to a lake surrounded by verdant fields of grass and wildflowers. These places are idyllic havens for wildlife, wildflowers, and wanderers. For this installment of the #52WeekAdventureChallenge, we celebrate the meadow.
Meadows like these are delicate, and they are critical habitat for some species, some of which have all but disappeared with the meadow. Britain may have lost up to 97% of its wildflower meadows, and along with it precious habitat for the endangered marsh fritillary. In Oregon, management of meadows has changed the habitat of the endangered silverspot butterfly as well, interrupting the natural cycle meadows for which recurring fire prevented the growth of forest.
For people, they are places that belong to daydreamers. Their wide expanses beckon us to lie among the grass, listen to the birds, the hum of the bees, and watch the clouds as they pass by. Find yourself there with a picnic and a partner. Go there on a long hike and stay awhile. Enjoy the peace and quiet, because there isn't a better contrast to the chaos of the city.


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In the third game of the second half of the season, Mainz suffered their first defeat after the winter break away in Augsburg. The home side won two penalties in the first half, both because of alleged handballs, which Alfred Finnbogason converted (8', 34'). Finnbogason completed his hat-trick in the second half to seal the win for the home team.
In comparison to the 2-1 home victory against FC Nürnberg, Sandro Schwarz made three changes. Moussa Niakhaté came in for the suspended Stefan Bell, whilst Danny Latza and Ridle Baku came in for Levin Öztunali and Kunde Malong in the midfield.
Although there had been heavy snowfall in Augsburg prior to the game, the ground staff had the pitch ready for kick-off. The first chance of the game fell to the home team, as Ji ran down the left wing and crossed the ball into the box and the ball was then deemed to have hit Daniel Brosinski's hand, even though the ball had deflected off his chest and then onto his arm. Referee Sören Storks decided it was a penalty, without going to VAR. Finnbogason sent Flo Müller the wrong way to give Augsburg an early lead. The Zerofivers found it very difficult to keep hold of the ball, and were always vulnerable to the counter.
The first chance for the visitors fell to Quaison after some good work between Brosinski and Mateta down the right hand side. However, Quaison's shot was straight at the keeper. However, Augsburg then won a second penalty after a corner brushed Moussa Niakhaté's flailing hand. Once again, it was a very soft penalty to concede. This time, although Müller went the right way, Finnbogason's penalty was too powerful and found the bottom left corner. Shortly before half-time, Mainz were forced into a substitution after Danny Latza accidently ran into Moussa Niakhaté during a corner. The midfielder was replaced by Alexandru Maxim. The Zerofivers went in at half-time two goals down.
Augsburg restarted the second half with an aim to counter any offensive play from Mainz 05. The Zerofivers still couldn't seem to get into the game fully and were giving away many sloppy passes. After some quick interplay and a nice cutback from Morávek, Finnbogason had the ball in the back of the net for a third time. The third goal killed off the away side, who had been trying to get back into the game. Mainz 05 will face Bayer Leverkusen at the Opel Arena on Friday.


William S. Hart Junior and Senior High School — serving grades 7-12 — was the only one of either in the Santa Clarita Valley when this photograph was shot in the mid-1950s.
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On January 13, 1945, the California State Board of Education approved the petitions of five elementary school districts in the Santa Clarita Valley — Newhall, Saugus, Castaic, Mint Canyon and Sulphur Springs — to form the "Santa Clarita Union High School District." Two weeks later, on January 29th, local residents voted 1,184-7 to create Santa Clarita Union High School District. On March 9 they elected its first five-member board, and on June 2 they voted 432-2 to pass a $300,000 bond measure to build the valley's first high school on a 27-acre parcel in Newhall, 20 acres of which had been donated to the new school district.
Local historian A.B. Perkins suggested the name "Santa Clarita," or "Little St. Clare," for the new school — a diminutive form of the name given to the valley and to its river by Father Juan Crespí in 1769. However, the school's opening in 1946 came just three months after the death of its chief benefactor, cowboy actor and Newhall resident William S. Hart. And so the school, and the school district, bear Hart's name to this day (although the school board occasionally flirts with the idea of changing the district's name back to "Santa Clarita").
The five original members of the Santa Clarita Union High School District governing board were elected on March 9, 1945. They were: Tom M. Frew, Jr. and S.S. Donaldson, representing the Newhall School District; Mary Bonelli, representing Saugus; Mildred Gilmour, representing Castaic; and Charles Brown, representing Mint Canyon and Sulphur Springs. All were current members of their respective elementary school boards with the exception of Frew, who had retired from the Newhall board after serving as its president for several years.
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Wild Card Preview: Colts at Texans Breakdown and Picks
Scott Engel	@scotteRotoEx Managing Director	January 4, 2019 10:30AM EDT
Matchup Analysis, Fantasy Picks and more for Colts-Texans
The Colts are 3-3 during the postseason during the Andrew Luck era that began in 2012, and head coach Frank Reich was the offensive coordinator during Philadelphia's Super Bowl run last season. Luck has won two of three Wild Card Games and took the Colts to the AFC Championship Game in 2014 as they won on the road in the Divisional Round at Denver. Luck has not been consistent during the postseason so far, with nine TD passes and 12 interceptions. Six of those picks were in two losses at New England. He threw for 863 yards in two games vs, Houston this year with four of his six TD passes against the Texans coming in a home loss early in the season.
Bill O'Brien has lost two of three postseason games in his previous four seasons as the Texans head coach, but this will be his first with a true QB weapon such as Deshaun Watson. O'Brien's quarterbacks in his previous playoff appearances were Brock Osweiler and Brian Hoyer. Watson threw for 375 yards and rushed for 61 while totaling three scores in his first meeting with the Colts this year (Week 4). In the Week 14 rematch in Houston, he threw for 267 yards and one TD with 35 rushing yards as the Colts won to split the season series. Both teams won by three points in each game.
The Colts have won three of the last four games in the series and have taken 26 of 34 matchups between the teams overall. They come in as one of the hottest teams in the league, having won nine of their last 10 during the regular season. Houston won six of eight home games while the Colts were 4-4 on the road this year. They did win three of their final four road games, though, including a decisive victory at Tennessee to clinch a playoff berth. Indianapolis ranked fifth in points scored while Houston ranked fifth in points allowed. The Colts ranked sixth in passing yards per game while the Texans were 28th in passing yards allowed, so Indianapolis should have the advantage there. The Texans, however, were plus-13 in takeaways, best in the AFC, while the Colts were only plus-two.
Pass protection could be a difference here, though. The Colts' pass blocking has been vastly improved, and Luck has been sacked a league-low 18 times, six by Houston in two meetings. Watson has been sacked an NFL-high 62 times and was dropped 12 times in two games by the Colts this season. DE Denico Autry had four of his nine 2018 sacks against the Colts. The Texans may have to establish the ground game to ease some pressure on Watson early and also keep the Colts offense off the field as much as possible.
The Colts ranked eighth against the run with 101 yards per game allowed, and Lamar Miller rushed for just 82 yards on 28 carries against them this year. If the Texans cannot get Miller going again, much will fall on Watson in his first postseason game, and he has shown he can carry this offense if needed. But a good outing from Miller would pave an easier path to victory.
No opponent can fully contain DeAndre Hopkins, so his presence will ensure that Houston keeps pace with Indianapolis. Arguably the best wide receiver in the game right now, he caught 10 balls for 169 yards and a TD in the first meeting, and while he was held to 36 yards on four catches in the second meeting, he still found the end zone. In three playoff games, Hopkins has caught 17 passes for 201 yards and a TD. We should expect better in the 2018 playoffs as he has evolved into maybe the most unstoppable WR force in the game. The Colts did not assign a singular CB to him this season and will likely offer safety help wherever he lines up. CBSSports.com noted that Hopkins had a dozen catches of 20-plus yards this season, and three came against the Colts for 84 yards.
Where else Watson can go with the ball is uncertain, and the team is hoping to have Keke Coutee back from a lingering hamstring issue. Coutee has practiced in full this week and is expected to play. He could be a good outlet for Watson on important downs if he looks close to full health. Indianapolis ranked 16th in passing yards per game allowed. They only allowed 182 rushing yards to opposing QBs, sixth best in the league, so they may be ready for some Watson scrambles.
The Texans are sturdy against the run, having allowed just 82 rushing yards per game, third-best in the league, They held Marlon Mack to 33 yards on 14 carries in the second meeting. But if Luck is forced to throw the ball too many times, he can be successful against a pass defense that was absolutely torn up by T.Y. Hilton this season. Luck also does a great job of spreading the ball around to his secondary targets.
In the first meeting this year, Luck completed 40 passes to eight different receivers, and Hilton finished with 114 yards. In the second meeting he completed 27 passes to six receivers, and Hilton had his best game of the year with nine catches for 199 yards. Charles Rogers caught 13 passes in the two matchups. Eric Ebron caught four passes for 65 yards and a TD in the second meeting. Dontrelle Inman scored in each of the Colts' final two regular season games.
FANTASY TAKES: Luck is a good pick to play two or three games for Fantasy Football Playoff purposes and could be the best option other than Patrick Mahomes in draft leagues. Run Luck and Hilton together in competitive high stakes formats as a potential difference-making combo. Ebron is an obvious TD force with the potential to play two games. Inman has played admirably through a shoulder issue and has some deep potential. Mack will be a regular TD threat even if his yardage totals fluctuate. Watson was the fourth-best QB in Fantasy this year and is a safer pick, and Hopkins is clearly the best WR to take. Miller is an unreliable pick better suited for DFS.
DFS VIEWS: On the FanDuel Saturday slate, Luck is $400 cheaper than Watson at 8,400 and is the preferred pick there. Miller is the cheapest of the four starting RBs on Saturday at $6,400 and should be your contrarian play. Hilton, at $7.900, is $1,600 cheaper than Hopkins and has more yardage upside, but less TD promise for sure. I would have to recommend spending up for Hopkins for a much better chance of a TD or two. Inman is an alluring pick at $5,500. Ebron is the top TE at $6,600 and almost seems unavoidable with Dallas' Blake Jarwin being just 800 less as the next best TE. On the full DraftKings weekend slate, Watson and Luck are the two highest priced QBs and you may be better off going down the ladder a bit. Miller is an interesting tournament value at $4,900. Hopkins and Hilton are the two highest priced WRs and I like spending up for Nuk there, too. I would target Inman at $4,300 and Rogers is a nifty punt play at 3,300. Ebron is $1,200 less than Zach Ertz at 5,200 and worth spending a bit less on.
GAME PREDICTION: The Colts ended Houston's nine-game winning streak in their second meeting, and I believe they prevail again in another close one. Their ability to protect Luck and attack the Houston pass defense with multiple targets will be the difference late in the game. I like the Colts to cover (+1) and I'll take the over. Colts 27, Texans 24 on an Adam Vinatieri game-winner.


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Verses 4 & 13 remind us to be industrius and to do what needs to be done today and not put it off or the consequences could be grave. I think we all need to heed this advise at times. I pray that God will fill me with his spirit and be a constant reminder to do what is right at the right time.
Isn't this what the nation needs for one who has insight to draw out the centuries of deep waters?
Jo-Ann: this verse has always been a favorite of mine. I love how you applied it to our nation.
What is interesting about a lamp is that it isn't the lamp that illuminates. It is what burns within the lamp that sheds light, giving the lamp purpose, and combating darkness. It's fun to think about His light inside, bouncing around all my nooks and crannies and beaming out of my eyeballs. It's also a relief to know that I can ask Him to reveal to me the truth of what is happening in my heart, because He really knows. I often don't. Sometimes I think my motives are more pure than they actually are. Sometimes I feel like I have nothing to offer. His word says that a bruised reed He will not break. Thank You Lord that we can trust You with our hearts. Lead us in your way everlasting.
I think each of us would agree that we have no claim to a pure heart nor are we free from sin. Unfortunately, when honest self-reflection is neglected, self-righteousness can take root and now the trouble begins! Self-righteousness not only blinds me to my own sins, which need attention; it also produces an unforgiving and condemning attitude. I must take care to look inward first, always first. To ask the Spirit to reveal my sin and lead me to confess it, repent, and work to repair any self-inflicted damage resulting from it. I am reminded that I am a great sinner who has been forgiven, saved, and transformed not by my own hand but by the work of another; Jesus Christ. Wisdom teaches me not to think too highly of myself; to be thankful for mercy and grace received and to extend mercy and grace to others.
Heavenly Father, help me to see the logs in my own eye and may your Holy Spirit work in me to remove them to your glory. Make me ever mindful of my need for your mercy and grace and may this awareness increase my thankfulness to you and my grace towards others.
Thank you for sharing this. It's so hard to maintain a thankful heart when I lose focus on all He has done for me.
7:28 msg "love and truth form a good leader; sound leadership is founded on loving integrity".
I want to call out today two leaders from my company that were examples of this yesterday.
They had to confront a great employee that compromised his integrity by an omission of truth that came to light. They spoke to him in love demonstrating that truth was more important than the employees great financial performance for our company. They upheld our company values of integrity, service, and performance in that order. I am proud to have employees that love God and put love and truth above all others at the cost of doing something difficult. Well done Eric and Lindsay.
How easy it is to want to hurt those that hurt us or do wrong to those that wrong us. The Lord says "to wait for Him and He will avenge us." I don't know about you guys but that right away takes a huge weight off my shoulders and heart. We don't need to worry about that, The Lord will deal with it. We can focus on love and keeping our eyes on Jesus.
Although I am not a vengeful person there have been times when I have wanted to take revenge for something someone has caused in my life. I am thankful that God has his ways of dealing with people who want to purposefully wrong us. This brings me peace and allows me to move forward without dwelling on the negative situations that have risen and continue to arise in my life.
I'm hoping Trump knows this verse .


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Album Reviews, Music - posted on April 20, 2020 by Jonathan Newsome
'The Wild Frontier'. The Beautiful Result From The Reinvention Of Nicholas Jamerson
I was asked to review the new Nicholas Jamerson album recently. I, of course, said yes. As I found myself listening, I kept thinking about just how different the music that Nicholas is creating now, is from his past successes with Sundy Best. Sure Nicholas has released albums since those days, but in my humble opinion, those albums were the necessary tool that he used to find his true musical identity. That identity is still deeply rooted in the hills of Eastern Kentucky, but from a musical standpoint, Nicholas has evolved into an intricate songwriter. A passionate storyteller. A gifted poet. A true Kentucky treasure.
*Photo courtesy of the lovely and talented Sarah Cahill
Jamerson has grown into an artist that much prefers the listener's concentration over their affections. Nicholas has always had an incredible knack of melding lyrics and melodies into ear candy, but his voice now has more important things to convey. That's why grabbing the listeners' ear is much more crucial on this trip around the sun.
Equipped with the wisdom gained from living life, and the will to make the choice to take a gamble on himself, at least in my humble opinion, has paid off in spades. I was a fan of Nicholas before I was a friend, and his evolution since Capture Kentucky came to be, has been one of my favorite journeys to watch and I feel what Jamerson has found is more genuine and true to himself than any other work so far.
With his new release 'The Wild Frontier', out today, April 20th, Jamerson has set his sights on taking his music to the next level. Unfortunately for him and all of us, COVID-19 has become an unwanted hurdle but his determination is still unwavering and his belief in his creation is strong, as it damn well should be. Which is why I'm jumping back into Capture Kentucky for this article. The world needs this album and if my tiny voice can help Nicholas deliver it, I'm all in.
Aptly titled 'The Wild Frontier', the album feels very cinematic in it's approach. Painstakingly painting details that not only convey his stories, but move the stories forward in a way that's a rarity in today's Spotify and Apple Music world. Where albums are discounted and importance is placed on singles. Jamerson sticks to his guns and delivers like only he can.
Nicholas's ability to conjure up artists of old, while remaining relevant, is what shines so brightly on 'The Wild Frontier'. Take "Getting Better" for example. The late, great Jerry Reed or even Roger Miller would have been honored to have written a song of this ilk. The same goes for "Brother Rabbit", which we first heard at our inaugural 'Cinder & Smoke Fest'. It's a tale based on a story from 'Told' by Uncle Remus and will be a set staple for a long time as it requires a bit of crowd participation. These songs require your ear and concentration. These are not polished pop songs, disguised as Country or Americana. So if you've ever trusted my opinion before, take my word that you need a deep dive with this record.
There are some heavyweights when it comes to melodies on 'The Wild Frontier'. Lead single "Ride" sets the tone for your journey. Complete with a whistling intro that will be stuck in your head for at least the next week. That simple whistle will take you back to a time and place that we've all only seen in movies, but make no mistake, you'll be right where Nicholas Jamerson wants you to be.
Check out the clay animation video just released below for "Ride".
If I had to point you to a song that I feel will change the game for Jamerson, I'd send you towards "Golden Shores". The hook, melodies, structure, and delivery are second to none. I have had this record for a few weeks now and I always find my way back to "Golden Shores". That yearning in my gut has served me well in my task of attempting to predict the future. I trust my gut, way more than I do my ear and hopefully, you'll hear exactly what I do.
"Golden Shores" isn't a stand-alone melodic gem though. "Leviathan" is hauntingly beautiful, "Clear Picture" sets a calming mood that works beautifully with the message, while the minimalistic "Feather Bed" tells us a tale of parents selling weed from their hidden stash in an old feather bed. Also, don't miss out on There is truly something for everyone on this album.
Enjoy "Golden Shores" from Nicholas Jamerson and The Morning Jays. Performed at The Basement East in Nashville and filmed by our friend Crystal Rhoten. Check out her YouTube channel Music City Maven while you're at it, you'll love it!
The most personal song on 'The Wild Frontier' has to be "The Gambler". It's an introspective look at where Nicholas is at in his career and how he views his current path as he hedges his bets on himself. "The Gambler" simply feels timeless from the first few notes and after experiencing this one, I'll bet you too will be placing bets on Jamerson's success.
For me, on a personal level, no other offering tops the harmonies and melodies held within "Linda James". Linda James was a real person that lived in Jamerson's community. She was someone that Nicholas treasured, and still mourns her passing. She shared her philosophy and insight with Jamerson and he now passes that on to us with this wonderful tribute.
My absolute favorite moment on all of 'The Wild Frontier' happens around 4:07 during "Linda James". The band drops out and the acapella outro will send chills throughout your entire being.
Love as much as you can
Give your gratitude at night
Be thankful each and every day
That you get to see the sun rise
Don't you take that love for granted
Don't you do nothing in spite
Take care of the people
And you won't need a steeple
To give the world your light
You can read more about what Mrs. James meant to Jamerson below.
Our journey ends with two more amazing tracks in "Mother" and of course, the title track,"The Wild Frontier". In this time of uncertainty, make sure you support artists like Nicholas, as this time leaves them with few avenues to earn a living. My prayer is that when we all recover from this pandemic, that something else as beautiful as 'The Wild Frontier' is born.
To sum this all up for you and put a pretty red bow on it, this is Jamerson's magnum opus thus far. So, I ask of you to share this album with your friends, family, foes, and fiends. 'The Wild Frontier' is a frontrunner for Album Of The Year in my book and I'll bet it will be in your book as well!
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The Latest in Smart Luggage and Smart Carry-Ons
While we believe traveling should be mandatory for anyone who drones on about how rough they have it in the U.S., being a traveler comes with a certain set of challenges. There are so many things that can go wrong before you even arrive to "an exotic country like Africa." A flight delay, a cancelled flight, a missed connection, your toddler throws a tantrum, someone else's toddler throws a tantrum, or for those of you who turn left when you board the plane, they run out of Veuve Clicquot before you've even left the runway. Worse yet, your gadgets could drain their batteries before you can update Instagram with that stupid cliché picture of a champagne glass next to a first-class ticket stub (millennials, amirite guise?). Unfortunately, all these problems pale in comparison to the greatest catastrophe that could happen: the airline losing your baggage.
When we look at use cases for smart luggage, the ability to see where your bag is at probably tops the chart. If you're a sophisticated traveler, you'll learn how to never check in a bag, but most people can't achieve this no matter how much an adorable Japanese woman lectures them about the importance of minimalism. While most baggage is eventually found, some turn out to be "officially lost" after 30 days of not being found. And if you think you're getting compensated right away for this, here's some more bad news for you: the Department of Transportation says that refunds can take up to 1 to 3 months and the absolute maximum you can get for your lost baggage is $3,400. For the record, here's how the airlines fared in terms of losing luggage.
Envoy Air led the number of mishandled luggage as of October 2018. Credit: Department of Transportation
Enter smart luggage. While these come in different shapes and sizes, smart luggage usually contains any combination of the following features:
Gadget charging
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity
Remote or app-assisted controls
Electronic locks and scales
Most of these features simply solve first-world problems, and the most useful is probably the GPS tracking feature, at least for those of you who check bags in. Still, there is no shortage of people who want their luggage to follow them around the airport while charging their 37 different electronic devices. There's just one problem with smart luggage, and it's summed up by the acronym TSA. The need to keep the skies safe also means that many smart luggage startups have gone bust. Here are just some of the obituaries from this year's news:
It was a bad year for some smart luggage startups.
Curious to see who has survived, we curated this list – which is not exhaustive by any means – by consulting Crunchbase, closely checking company websites, and reaching out to some of our contacts in the Department of Homeland Security. Our efforts raked in the names we have below. If your business is included in the below list of startups, show your gratitude by sharing this article with everyone you know. If your company isn't on this list, email us complaining about how we "missed" your sacred cow and we'll remind you again that this isn't an exhaustive list.
Cowarobot
Founded in 2015, Shanghai startup Cowarobot has taken in roughly $20 million in funding so far to develop the Rover S., something that is just what every Chinese mainlander tourist needs right after the obligatory sun visor and jogging pants. Capable of human action recognition and auto-follow, all you have to do is stand in front of this multi-terrain smart suitcase and it'll start to follow you around even without a remote control.
Look like a complete tool with the Rover S which frees your hands so that you can do everything but watch where you're walking. Credit: Cowarobot
To ensure that it doesn't get lost as you navigate the airport or the streets, you'll have a bracelet that will alert you when the luggage is at least 3 meters away from you. As with most smart luggage, it can power up your gadgets with its 6400mAH detachable lithium battery. They're being sold on Amazon for just over $1,200. It might be cheaper in the long run just to hire a servant.
ForwardX Robotics
Founded in 2016, Beijing startup ForwardX Robotics has taken in $11 million in funding so far to develop Ovis, which they claim to be "an all airlines friendly" smart luggage. Similar to the Rover S, this intuitive-designed bag follows its user around as well as sends a "distress signal" if you reach more than 2 meters distance from it – which will consequently draw the attention of TSA as everyone around you starts panicking.
The Ovis app lets you track your luggage and provides you with other info. Credit: ForwardX Robotics
Should you fail to notice the vibrating alert the Ovis bracelet sends you, there's no need to panic yet as the smart luggage also has a built-in GPS along with a 3G cellular technology to help you track its location. The suitcase uses facial recognition to identify its owner, and the company that builds it does a whole lot more than just build suitcases. We can't find this smart luggage offering on Amazon yet, so it must not be available for sale yet. Last July, an Indiegogo campaign for the suitcase raised over $1.4 million showing demand for expensive travel products that nobody really needs.
G-RO
Founded in 2010, New York startup G-RO has taken in $2 million in funding so far to manufacture a smart luggage carry on. Unlike Ovis and Rover S, G-RO's smart luggage does not follow you around. What it does offer is a Bluetooth luggage locator system to show where your bag is real time. (If it's a carry on, then why the heck would you need to know where it's at?)
No way TSA will think this thing is a bomb Credit: G-RO
G-RO also calls its luggage design as "smart-optional" which is actually just their fancy way of saying that the 10,000 mAh power bank is detachable in order to comply with FAA's regulations. You can pick one up on Amazon today for just $499.
Founded in 1999, Los Angeles-based Incipio is a leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning mobile device accessories and technology. In 2015, they acquired San Francisco startup Incase. Last year, Incase released the ProConnected 4 Wheel Hubless Roller as the first in the smart luggage series under the Incipio brand. This smart luggage offers higher capacity charging capabilities with a 20,100mAh battery that can handle charging a USB-C powered laptop along with two more devices simultaneously. It even offers wireless charging. Similar to the other products listed above, the ProConnected 4 can also be tracked via Bluetooth paired with your smartphone.
Arlo Skye
Founded in 2016, Greater New York Area startup Arlo Skye has taken in $542,500 in funding so far to create smart luggage that's not only functional but stylish as well. Since Louis Vuitton and Tumi alums founded the company, it's hardly surprising that their designs (and prices) are influenced by these two powerhouses. So aside from offering a charging port (with detachable lithium-ion batteries, of course) and "whisper quiet wheels," this bag also got rid of those unfashionable luggage zippers that threaten to ruin your clothes and instead replaced them with a one-touch locking system (otherwise known as hinges).
Arlo Skye product offerings – Source: Arlo Skye
For an extra $45, they'll engrave your initials on your luggage so you can leave no doubt in people's minds as to what a pretentious prick you really are.
Founded in 2015, New Yawk startup Away has taken in $107.5 million in funding so far to offer "first-class luggage at a coach price." Like the previously mentioned bags, this smart luggage also offers a charging port with a detachable lithium-ion battery. For added convenience, Away's carry on has an external pocket for your passport and other documents. While the company partnered with tracker creator Tile, you'll have to shell out an extra $30 for Bluetooth location tracking on your smart luggage. "As luggage startups drop like flies, Away beefs up with 249 jobs," was the title of an article in Fast Company in mid-2018, and the company shows no sign of slowing down after taking in a $50 million round in June of last year.
Horizn Studio
Founded in 2015, Berlin startup Horizn Studios has raised a total of $50 million in funding to develop their smart luggage line which they describe as "a paragon of sophistication and functionality." Their products offer basically the same features as the others, like detachable lithium-ion batteries, but now you get the added comfort of knowing that your bag was designed by zee Germans, whose engineering prowess is known the world round. Similar to Away, you can add GPS tracking and proximity alerts to your smart baggage for a fee. They're also selling "the first luggage with its own personal travel assistant," and it's at this point that we decide we've had enough of hearing about all these first world problems that are being solved and that it's time to wrap this piece up.
Whether you're traveling for a business conference in New York, a family vacation in Hawaii, your honeymoon in the Maldives, or looking for your future ex-wife in some of Bangkok's seedier suburbs, one thing holds true: a piece of luggage is a necessity. We'd suggest that you skip the whole smart luggage thing and instead, pick up a 5.11 RUSH72 Tactical Backpack and learn how to pack lightly. We've taken this bag from the Darian Gap to the rocky shores of Antarctica, and it's by far the best quality and most functional bag you're ever going to find. Pack lighter and enjoy some peace of mind by never checking anything in again ever. If you still need to have a carry on, there are over 1,000 GPS trackers on Amazon you can choose from, each of which will be cheaper than any of these smart luggage options.
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The 23-year-old succumbed to his injuries while his colleague, 26, is in a serious condition.
A man who was seriously injured in an explosion at a derelict pastoral centre has died.
Two men who were working inside the centre in Newmains, Wishaw last Thursday were injured in the blast.
Residents were evacuated following the explosion at the Newmains Pastoral Centre on Bonkle Road.
Police have confirmed a 23-year-old man who had been seriously injured in the explosion died on Monday night.
A 26-year-old man who was also injured remains in a serious condition.
Two others who had been working in the centre escaped unharmed.
Police Scotland the the Health and Safety Executive are carrying out a joint investigation into the cause of the explosion.
A spokeswoman for gas firm SGN said earlier: "Following reports of a small explosion at lunchtime on Bonkle Road, Wishaw, our engineers joined the emergency services on site.
"Our engineers made the situation safe by turning off the gas supply to the building.
"We understand several people are injured and are being treated in hospital. Our thoughts are with them and their family.
"The cause of the explosion is under investigation."


I need to enter a value in a timer, which is calculated from the maximum time that another timer or pushbutton is activated by adding that value 500 ms. it is possible to do that program.
That seems well within the capacity of S7-1200 programming.
What are the steps you plan to do to solve the issue?
Have you looked in these forums on how to convert IEC timer's elapsed time (TON.ET) values to integer and back to timer ET time's again?
You can use timer math which is guaranteed to confuse you and often not do what you think it should (until you fully understand it - which I do not think I do).
Or, you can convert the timer's ET value to an INT, add your 500, and convert the result to another TON timer value. Then use this calculated value.
That said, it takes an understand about timers always storing values in msec and being "**like** an INT or DINT".
Look at the convert instruction. Look at the ADD instruction.
Have you even tried to solve this on your own?
the result introduce it in a timer.
I give an example to make it clearer.
the following periods of time.
and entered into a timer at the input (PT).
Ok so if we are "in the 20 second time window of concern", monitor and save the "ON" time for I0.1 somewhere (I suggest a DB with an array twice as long as you think can happen and will matter).
When I0.1 is on, run a TON timer.
When I0.1 trailing edge occurs, (this needs to be one network - or more - before the timer block's logic) convert the ton_timer.ET value to an INT. This saves the timer value in msec but just the numerical value of the time. Copy that to the current index of the DB array.
Increment the DB array index by 1.
Wait for I0.1 to come on, and jump back up to that step above.
Once we are out of the "20 second time window of concern", loop from 0 to the current index value MINUS 1 and add up the values in that DB array. Put in peak detector logic.
Take that peak INT value, add 500 (for 500 msec) to it. That's your new timer preset value.
In certain cases you can get away with an integer value at the preset input on the TON timer. However, it is best to convert that new timer preset INT to TIME.
Use the results of the converted INT to TIME as the answer to your thread's title.


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Atlatszo is not afraid of another Orban government, but we need your help to continue our work!
2018. 04. 14. 2018. 05. 30.
Viktor Orban and his Fidesz won the Hungarian election again and will have a supermajority in the parliament for four more years. They used every tool available to them to get this result: a distorted election system, a combative pro-government media machine financed by Hungarian taxpayers, racist anti-migration propaganda and populism.
We are only a few days after the election but it is already clear that the space for independent journalism will keep shrinking in Hungary.
On the night of the election government spokesman Zoltán Kovács said that the loopholes need to be closed that allow organizations that 'meddle in politics' to operate. The governing party has already indicated that it will pass the 'Stop Soros' bill as soon as possible, which targets NGOs.
In the first week after the election, three media outlets closed down: 80-year-old newspaper Magyar Nemzet published its last issue on Wednesday. Lánchíd Rádió stopped broadcasting Tuesday at midnight. The Budapest Beacon announced that it would cease operations on Thursday.
These are the latest developments in a long story that has started many years ago. The Orban government turned the public service media into a Soviet-style propaganda machine. The country's biggest newspaper was shut down in 2016. Orban's oligarch bought every single regional newspaper, TV2, websites origo.hu, news weekly Figyelő and a number of radio channels as well.
And this will definitely go on. Make no mistake, Orban has no problem with media outlets that do not agree with its policies. But this government will not tolerate media outlets that are working on uncovering corruption and nepotism.
The stories they do not like are the ones that reveal that the prime minister's son-in-law was running an elaborate scheme to make sure his company wins 35 public light modernization tenders funded by the EU, worth €40 million. They do not like stories that track how Fidesz is making its friends rich from taxpayer forints and European Union funds.
This is the reason why we are not backing off. Atlatszo will continue its work. We will continue investigating which government member or pro-Orban oligarch is stealing EU funds or how Fidesz and its friends took over the entire tobacco sector, or how the PM's son-in-law dimmed the lights in the countryside.
Even though the government and its propaganda machine considers Atlatszo a 'Soros-NGO', in the past three years more than half of our budget came from our readers in the form of microdonations ('subscriptions') and the 1% of the income tax of our readers that they sent to us in their annual tax return. Last year, despite the government's anti-Soros and anti-NGO propaganda campaigns we were able to convince more people to send us the 1 % of their taxes than a year before.
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Established in 1965, the Williamstown Camera Club brings together residents of Williamstown, Newport, Altona, Laverton, Footscray, and adjacent suburbs. There are 22 meetings per year in which members can develop their photographic skills, socialise with others interested in photography, and engage in friendly competition with the aim of becoming better photographers.
See the calendar for meeting dates.
Richard Tatti hales from Bendigo a country town. Bendigo is one of the last major towns in that part of Victoria which places Richard in a great location for night photography, free from the light pollution of the city of Melbourne. We at Williamstown Camera Club are grateful Richard made the long trip to come along to our club to share his skills through a great presentation to our members.
First comp for the year has us off to a great start. Thanks to everyone who entered and congratulations to those who have earned awards.
We will be socialising, renewing and developing new friendships, and welcoming new members. All you need to bring is something to drink. We will have the usual tea and coffee available.
Please note the slightly earlier start time. Anyone wishing to arrive even earlier (from around 6.30pm) is more than welcome … To assist with the setting-up … of course!
Our three 2018 EOY winners will be giving us a "How I Did It" presentation later in the evening - sharing with us how they made their winning images. And … another reminder ... entries are due for our first competition "Monochrome".
The end of year results for 2018 are in, congrats to the winners.
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Simeone defends new Atleti badge
By livio - 11 December 2016, 18:00
Diego Simeone has defended Atletico Madrid's new badge pre-Villarreal, explaining "development in the world exists and it's continuous".
Atleti's decision to redesign their badge in light of their move to the newly-named Wanda Metropolitano stadium next season has been met with overriding scepticism, but Simeone feels his club should not be criticised for modernising their brand.
"We beat Bayern and drew with Barcelona at Camp Nou, but it's true we struggled at Anoeta and Sevilla," the Coach said at a Press conference for Monday's game.
"Tomorrow, we'll face a rival that are used to competing well with a dynamic and very dangerous brand of football.
"The new badge? Development in the world exists and it's continuous. There are other clubs who have gone through this situation.
"There are people who like it and those who don't, but it's normal. We're only thinking about tomorrow's game.
"Griezmann's barren run? Forwards go through spells like these and Antoine knows that football is about the present.
"At the moment, he's farther away from goals than usual, but his game is important for the team.
"He has to keep working hard and looking at what can be improved. The goals will come as a consequence of both things.
"Koke in the middle? Koke's position is very changeable. I don't think Koke plays on the left, he's always played as a central midfielder.
"We're talking about centimetres. With Tiago, the team are more secure, but that doesn't affect [Koke's] importance to the team. When we attack, Koke's position doesn't change much.
"Madrid are in a fantastic spell and they deservedly top the table. The other teams haven't had consistency with their results and that's why we're one of those sides today.
"On a game and results level, all the games have been very fair, except for isolated cases.
"Villarreal? I imagine that they'll play with Bruno and Trigueros, who will offer good support to their attackers. They can take the game where they feel most comfortable."
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Friday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Asia. Flying on Monday will result in higher flight prices.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Asia?
To get the best value, try booking a flight in the morning when visiting Asia. Generally the prices will increase for flights at noon as these tend to have higher demand.
Where are the most popular flight destinations in Asia?
Philippines is the most popular flight destination in Asia. Other popular destinations include Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and Thailand.
Ancient kingdoms, glittering skyscrapers and pristine beaches: these are just a few attributes that make up the world's largest continent, Asia. With a plethora of diverse countries comprising it, Asia can be overwhelming to many Western travellers, yet intriguing to most.
Flights to Asia will land you in one of an incredibly varied range of countries. Asia's largest country – also the largest in the world – is Russia. Plagued with a turbulent past of wars and revolutions this ex-communist empire has rebounded as one of the most fascinating destinations for a tourist. Russia's neighbour, China, is another vast country with bustling cities and ancient villages that would take years to fully explore.
Although much smaller in scale than China, the Southeast Asian country, India, is a kaleidoscope of different cultures with more than 1,652 languages spoken and around eight major religions. When visiting India it's easy to fall in love with its people; their joie de vivre is infectious. Thailand is a traveller's favourite, drawing seven million visitors each year, keen to see its idyllic beaches, ancient ruins, high-end resorts and the bustling metropolis Bangkok.
With so much to see in Asia, tourists will find a plethora of flights to Asia destinations that suit any traveller's needs.
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India and Thailand have their monsoons, Japan, its typhoons and Russia turns into a winter wonderland covered in snow blankets. The weather in Asia does differ considerably and depending on which country you're visiting you'll always need to check before booking your trip.
Generally speaking, the best months to visit India and Sri Lanka are from November to March. Try to avoid visiting during the monsoon season; anywhere from May to September.
Japan is beautiful between the months of March and May when cherry blossoms bloom, and although the weather is pleasant at the end of August and September it is their typhoon season. On the other hand, the Philippines, another Asian island, is lovely during the same months as Japan – March to May – but from June to October is the wet monsoon season.
The country that experiences the most extreme weather conditions is Russia; it gets bitterly cold in winter – November to early April – and unbearably hot in July and August. While the UAE, on the other hand, doesn't really have different seasons: it's generally warm throughout the year, with the exception of August when the heat can reach the high nineties.
What is the best way to travel around Asia?
There are many convenient ways to travel around Asia depending on a traveller's budget, time and needs. Flying to Asia is the quickest but most expensive way to get around. There are a few budget airlines such as Jetstar and AirAsia that provide cheap flights to Asia. However, there are some setbacks: they usually fly from more out-of-the-way airports, so you need to be prepared to plan for traffic and additional transportations, and you should also keep an eye out for extra fees. The cheapest way to travel around Asia is by bus, and buses will take you anywhere, no matter how far. You also don't need to plan ahead as much – you can show up at the bus station and get your ticket there and then – buses are rarely full. Travelling by train is uncommon in Asia as the only countries with an extensive train system are Thailand and Vietnam. Renting a car is also not recommended in the region because of the notoriously busy roads.
What are some things to do in Asia?
It can be difficult to book flights to Asia considering the number of landmarks to see on the continent. From megacities to remote islands, Asia offers excitement to every type of traveller. Compare flights to Asia for some of the continent's most popular destinations: the Philippines are popular for the stunning tropical landscapes, Tokyo for its exhilarating culture and cuisine, and Beijing offers a blend of different cultures and natural beauty. Book cheap flights to Asia through Cheapflights, and you will surely enjoy whatever your destination of choice is!
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It can be bewildering planning a trip to Russia's gargantuan metropolis – Moscow. Many tourists leave with the feeling they had seen less than they'd hoped to, but three things not to be missed are visiting the Kremlin, strolling around Red Square and a night at the Bolshoi Theater.
In China visit Shanghai's Jade Buddha Temple which was built between 1911 and 1918. The seated Buddha is encrusted with jewels and weighs 1000kg. Don't miss the Hong Kong Museum of History which boasts an expansive collection of 6,000 years of the territory's cultural heritage and history.
Drop by the Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok and test your bargaining skills at any of the 9,000 stalls selling everything from antiques to flowers. Then head to the Jim Thompson House, a traditional Thai house that was once home to the most famous expat in Thailand: the American adventurer and entrepreneur who came to Bangkok during World War II as a US spy.
Elephanta Island, a short boat-ride from Mumbai, is home to the holy rock-cut temples dating back to 450 AD. Although these temples suffered major Portuguese vandalism they remain virtually untouched.
A trip to the UAE wouldn't be complete without a visit to a 'souk'. If you have to choose just one, the Deira's Gold Souq is the place to pick up Indian and Arabian jewellery.
Half-Asian and half-European, Turkey's unique mix contributes to its most illustrious landmark, the Haghia Sophia. This museum was once a Byzantine cathedral which was turned into a mosque until 1935.
While visiting Manila, the capital of the Philippines, head to Intramuros, the ancient walled city built by the Spaniards in the 16th century.
In Sri Lanka take a trip to the hillside city of Kandy where you'll find the sacred tooth of Buddha in Dalada Maligawa.
After all that sightseeing in Kyoto relax in a hot spring resort, "Kurama Onsen", one of the few bath houses close to the city.
How long is the flight to Asia?
When departing the Philippines, most Asia flight deals leave from one of the country's busiest three airports: Manila, Cebu or Davao. Flying to Asia from the Philippines usually involves longer layovers due to the regular airline schedules. Flights to Beijing usually take around 10h including a 5h-layover and one or two changes. The total journey time to Bengaluru is around 25h, including a 15h layover and one or two changes, and you can fly directly to Dubai in less than 9h.
What do I need to do before my flight to Asia?
Before you book flights to Asia, you have to ensure your passport is up-to-date and has at least six months' validity before it expires. It would also be good to warn your bank that you will be travelling abroad in case they recognise suspicious outgoings from your account. Additionally, exchange some local currency to avoid unfavourable rates and ATM fees in your destination countries.
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I WANT MORE. There you go, I have said it!
I've been involved in retail all my career (over 30 years, ouch!!). I started in grocery and I loved it, the home of 3 for 2 and BOGOF. I've worked with hospitality, coffee (what a great industry that exploded in the '80s and '90s), I'm a Director of an award-winning, Dragons Den online gift business and more recently I've been working with an organisation implementing in-store touch screen technology driving online and in-store experiences closer together.
I REALLY love retail, but I get more and more infuriated as I read of its terminal decline. Nasty tech giants moving in, changing business models, the death of the high street etc.
My years in retail started pre-internet, pre omni, pre-new retail, pre-o2o when the Gratton Catalogue was a massive player and was bought by Next in 1988 giving them about 100 physical stores and a separate mail-order catalogue business, it gave them this weird multi-channel strategy!
There have always been new entrants, and yes, some of them started in different industries.
Retailers have always strived to find new ways of serving customers.
Counter service to self-service probably felt like a bit like self-scan.
Seriously if anyone thinks home delivery is new remind them of Granville in open all hours, and that drones will be the new bikes!
But through all the ages of retail, through all the changes and new entrants, through all the ways to serve customers, there are really only 3 consistent core needs for the retailer.
To me, this is the simplest view of retail. It does get much, much more complicated when you consider brand loyalty, CX, marketing & promotions, customer journey, satisfaction etc. But the desired outcome of all of these activities is to deliver MORE!
The pop-up, the cookies, Facebook recommendations, the shares, the likes, the social inclusion, GDPR compliant mailing lists, Instagram ads, Facebook shops, Google ads and SEO. The Customer Acquisition tools of the new communications age.
Half a step behind you have the mailed catalogues and leaflets that drop through the letterbox and mails that hit the inbox and the billboards.
And then you have the shop window. Literally the shop window on the high street that looks great, that draws people in.
All of these methods, old or new are searching to find a voice and promote a form of visit to a form of outlet to that elusive extra customer.
We concentrate so hard on all these things in silos that some retailers miss the opportunity to use all the tools available in all the selling channels to promote the brand.
For example, how many retailers are really maximising their stores and visitors to their stores to socially promote their brands? Just one method of using the store to help drive incremental visits.
The first time I saw an online exit offer I thought nothing of it. A simple pop-up offering a 10% off code if I bought now. It was sometime later that I learnt of the mechanics of the 'EXIT OFFER'. It's a plea of desperation to the online customer who is about to leave the store without purchasing. The offer is invoked when the user moves the mouse to the close tab icon. It's an online method of barter, 'here is a better offer'.
Offers like this actually do work, I've implemented them into an online business and the abandon basket rate was substantially reduced. However, it's only one of many online methods of converting visitors to customers, think opening account offers, free delivery, recommend a friend, etc.
What is much more interesting is how we seem to ignore the same need in the physical store. Between 60 and 80 percent of visitors leave large clothing stores without purchasing and the retailers rarely have data on why. We rarely survey these visitors and we struggle to find ways to understand them. These non-shoppers are like ghosts, we know nothing about them, they appear and vanish. It's such a shame that we've done all the hard work to get them into the store but we let them drift out without so much as asking them to share their experience or even tell us who they were.
If we consider the technical innovation addressing this issue in the online world, and the lack of it in the physical world then we go some way to understanding why physical retail may be struggling. The adoption of tools that interact with customers in-store delivering similar results as tools online to convert more visitors into customers must be part of the physical retail answer.
All the hard work has been done, we've got a visitor and that visitor is buying something. So how do we influence them to add more to their physical or logical basket? This is where the magic happens!
In many ways, this area looks more advanced in the physical store than in the online shop. We can co-locate products that complement each other, flowers with the wine on a Friday night has a huge uptake!
However, in a physical store with limited space how do we offer a fuller range of products to the customer? If a product comes in 3 sizes and 3 colours, what if I don't have room for all 9 variants? The old answer was, don't stock it or have smaller ranges for smaller footprint stores. The new answer is the Cloud Shelf, some retailers are adopting fun ways for customers to exploring the complete product range on interactive in-store screens that can then place an order for the product to be delivered home. After all, why would I buy a product and carry it around all day when it can be delivered home for me?
To sell 1 more item we promote and display products, technology within the physical store can enhance this endlessly.
Retail will continue to develop and change, it'll thrive in many forms (wait till the drones start dropping products home for us!) there's no doubt that technology will continue to form a huge part of this change.
Retailers will continue to strive to understand and serve their customers better, to ensure that the experience in the store is just as easy to navigate and as simple to transact as it is online.
Shops won't die, moreover retailers we will continue to find ways to make these physical assets a benefit, where touching and understanding of product and brand can be better than an online experience, where a store can really build brand loyalty.
Some retailers will do it better than others. It's those that embrace it early that tend to prevail.
Looking back at NEXT in 1993 their brand strategy was "One Brand; Two Ways of Shopping", bringing together the common ranges across both retail and home shopping formats. That's 25 years ago and over 5 years before any e-commerce. Sounds like a pretty robust strategy to me!
If you'd like to hear more about how Ksubaka are helping retailers deliver more visitors, more customers and sell more items then please get in touch.


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DO NOT READ The Stolen Harry Potter Prequel. But You Can Definitely Cry About It
A manuscript of a Harry Potter prequel has been stolen, but no true fan should read it. No matter what. Seriously.... (Image Credit: By Loadmaster David R. Tribble via Wikimedia Commons)
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Attention Potterheads: We are living our own Potter tale and it's called Harry Potter And The Stolen Manuscript.
Also? Harry Potter And The Story You Shouldn't Be Allowed To Read Even If It Falls In Your Lap.
Legendary author J.K. Rowling is begging fans of her series about the young wizard not to purchase a handwritten, 800-word story she wrote as a prequel to the Potter tales. The short tale, which is handwritten on two sides of a postcard — was a special story commission for English PEN, an organization that works "to defend writers and readers in the U.K. and around the world whose human right to freedom of expression is at risk." The one-of-a-kind item was auctioned off to raise money for the organization, netting them about $32,000 in 2008.
The story involved James Potter and Sirius Black and muggle cops and Sirius's flying motorcycle, but that's all anyone knows. Well, anyone but the rightful owner of the manuscript. That unnamed — and totally enviable — person lost the story to thieves who stole it and some jewelry from a home in England.
But don't get all excited thinking we'll soon get to see bootlegged copies of a story of the two best Marauders anytime soon. Rowling doesn't want the story published and she certainly doesn't want the thieves to benefit from stealing it. Early this morning, she tweeted "PLEASE DON'T BUY THIS IF YOU'RE OFFERED IT. Originally auctioned for @englishpen, the owner supported writers' freedoms by bidding for it."
And we probably shouldn't read bootlegs, either.
My inner Hermione is standing firm and telling me that even if the author's instructions are ignored and copies of the story become available, I should follow the rules and refuse to read it. My inner Sirius Black says… oh, shut up inner Sirius.
Inner Hermione is right. Rowling sold this under a particular set of terms, the proper owner hasn't changed the terms, and the thieves are WRONG WRONG WRONG.
We can only hope that the manuscript is returned to its rightful owner and that the owner is so grateful that s/he and Rowling conspire to publish the story because OMG I WANT TO READ IT SO MUCH!
If you do catch wind of the illicit manuscript contact the police in West Midlands UK.
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Mar 06, 2021 · The first time I read about a disabled comic book character was, Charles Xavier (X-Men) and then Forge (X-Men). Both these characters have had such an impact on my life, so much so that I hold them dear to my heart. I have loved the way that Chris Claremont wrote them during his run on the Uncanny X-Men in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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If we're talking about disability in comics, we should start with the superheroes. No one is more super or heroic than Charles Xavier, leader of the X-Men and defender of mutants and humans alike. Professor X was crushed by a massive stone block during his college years, but his intensely powerful brain makes him a force to be reckoned with.
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Q: MathJax not accurately computing end of exponent with custom font I am using a custom font in MathJax- it seems that it has the length same issues that overbars had, which has been fixed in latest version- in that it computes all characters at fixed length. Therefore when inserted in html, the exponent crashes into the next character being displayed as some characters cause the line to be longer than MathJax computes it as  . See example at this link:  https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43267852/exponent.jpg  It is especially bad with caps W and M . I am attempting a work-around, but it is inaccurate at times- any suggestions? Thanks!

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Yes.  Don't use custom fonts.  MathJax does not have enough information about them to do a proper layout.  If you use such fonts you are going to run into troubles.
If you are really just trying to get a sans-serif font, MathJax includes one.  See this post in the MathJax user's forum for several ways to have it used for letters and numbers.
If you must use your own font, then you should set
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in your configuration so that MathJax will remeasure the widths of items when it lays out more complex mathematics.

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Back in 2008, it took approximately three weeks for investigators to determine, and publicize, that the locomotive engineer of the Metrolink commuter train was texting on his cellphone at or around the time he blew by the stop signal, accelerated to 47 mph and...you know the rest.
And.....back in 2013, it took less than one week to determine, and publicize, that use of a cell phone had distracted the locomotive engineer of the Spanish train as it entered a curve at twice the authorized speed.
Other than the preliminary report no further information is available regarding this accident. The investigation is on-going.
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Has any information been obtained regarding the driver of the SUV cell phone records that might indicate the driver was distracted as she approached or entered the crossing by use of the cell phone, or other digital device to communicate or obtain information?
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My favorite part is that bit at the end, advising me that the information is privileged, confidential, properietary, subject to copyright and or exempt from disclosure even when no information is being provided.
Anyway, five weeks and no further information available, and during those five weeks we've experienced any number of "close calls" at grade crossings, several on Metro-North, and a number of collisions that aren't close calls at all but actual incidents.
And still, "no further information is available." Why is that? Why with 2000 grade crossing collisions a year resulting in more than 200 fatalities is there no futher information available?
Why, when we know the role cell phones have played in previous accidents, in fatal collisons where pedestrians decide to shoot cellphone videos of each other on train tracks, is there no further information available?
Why, when we know that cell phone use by those operating moving equipment is a deadly risk to to the safety of others, is there no futher information available?
Why, when NTSB excoriates the Federal Railroad Administration for excessive delay in responding to and enacting its recommendations, as if the regulatory process is willy-nilly a matter of desire and intent, and not defined and constrained by considerations of due process, does NTSB itself after five weeks have no futher information available about this safety-critical consideration?
Why, when my one favorite senators, The Schumenthal, demand that FRA require inward and outward audio/video recorders on locomotives, do they introduce legislation that does not require installation of video cameras at crossings to capture the license plates of vehicles involved in actions that are a threat to life and limb, not to mention interstate commerce?
Here's a thought: Let's classify every driver ignoring grade crossing warnings as a terrorist.
SUV driver living in a high income area, driving under or around the gates? Terrorist.
Schmuck on a motorcycle, trying to impress his girlfriend? Terrorist.
Truck driver driving down the tracks? Terrorist.
State cop escorting an oversized load, ignoring the warnings, and the emergency phone number at a crossing? Terrorist.
Then? Then, if past practice is our guide, no more worries about due process. And we'll all be safer. Sure we will.
This whole business, and by that I mean the conduct of the NTSB, is more than just discouraging.


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