Helix Sleep mattresses that have targeted cushioning conform closely, which makes them ideal for those who sleep on their side. While hybrids that have moderate cushioning do not conform as much and are ideal for pretty much all sleep positions. Lighter people may feel more comfortable on variants with balanced support, while individuals who weigh 130 pounds or more tend to prefer the models with additional support.
Helix Sleep also offers two models with dual-firmness, the Helix Dual Balanced (with targeted cushioning and balanced support) and the Helix Dual Extra (with moderate cushioning and additional support). Both these variants have one 'Firm' side and one 'Soft' side, making them great for couples with different tastes. Lastly, the Helix Nightfall is a hybrid designed for larger, heavier people. This model has an extra layer of memory foam for maximum support.
All nine of the different iterations of the mattress will differ slightly in construction, but for 6 of the 9 models, the construction will be quite similar. The 6 core models (listed above) are 10 inches tall, composed of 6 inches of pocketed coils and 4 inches of foam.
Cover – Initially, all Helix mattresses have the same cover, made of 100% polyester. I thought it to be thin and stretchy, allowing for some great breathability. However, if you prefer something more lavish, you can elect to swap out the regular cover for the UltraCool one, which is composed of a phase change material to regulate heat.
Comfort Layer – On top, you'll discover a thick layer of memory foam. This type of foam has a slow response to pressure, meaning you are likely to encounter some great body shaping. While it might seem odd for a purportedly medium firm mattress to make use of a memory foam layer, it's crucial to remember that the existence of deep sinkage doesn't always translate to softness; in actuality, most of the time it gives quite a firm feel.
Transition Layer – After sinking through the comfort layer, you will discover a transition layer of poly foam. This layer of foam works to curb the sinkage of the memory foam and create a supportive, medium firm feeling as you reach the pocketed coils underneath.
Support Layer – Most of the mattress is made up of this segment of individually wrapped coils. This system gives a supportive lift into the structure, working to place the sleeper "on top" of the mattress, instead of "in it". Since the coils are wrapped individually, they're also going to encourage extra breathability as air flows through the spaces in the coils.
Base Layer – Last but not least, you'll discover a thin segment of high-density poly foam. This section does not really affect the feel of the bed too much, functioning mostly to provide the pocketed coils something off of which to respond.
The firmness level of the Helix is going to vary widely depending on which variant you select. The Helix Midnight and Dusk, have moderate firmness levels, which is going to be very versatile and therefore best-selling. If you are more particular, however, Helix Sleep will be happy to oblige you with more options.
Laying down on the Midnight, the memory foam layer is soft and produces some top quality body shaping, while the other materials within the Midnight work to control this and make an overall firmer composition. The firmer support foams and individually-wrapped coils also assist with re-positioning.
For those who sleep on their back, there's enough good comfort material in the Midnight to conform to your lower spine while supporting your back in a neutral position. For heavier buyers or people who prefer a firmer bed, there are 2 more choices for you in the Helix Twilight and Helix Dawn models.
Majority of side sleepers will feel perfectly comfy on the Midnight, however, if you are wanting less pressure while still going with a versatile medium firmness, you may want to check out the Helix Dusk, which utilizes a body-conforming latex-alternative foam that is breathable and gives the surface a little bit of bounce.
Those who sleep on their side typically need to be more mindful of pressure since they sleep with all of their weight on a tinier region. People who are lighter than average or those looking for plenty of pressure relief may want to stick to the plusher models.
Those who sleep on their stomach will feel supported in the Midnight, especially if this isn't their primary position or they have a tendency to change things up a lot. Firmer choices might be preferable for exclusive tummy sleepers so that they can ensure their hips do not dip and over-arch their back.
Last, the manufacturer suggests Helix for sleepers up to 350 pounds or partners who weigh up to 250 lbs each. In the event you or your spouse are substantially bigger than average, Helix has also produced a bed called the Nightfall that's constructed to accommodate a total weight of 1000 pounds.
Keep in mind that if neither of those models seem quite right, you may always have a look at the four other variants in the newest collection: the Sunset (plush, softer compared to the Moonlight), Dusk (moderate feel, slightly firmer than the Midnight), Twilight (firm, designed for side sleepers), or Dawn (the firmest option of the bunch).
Based on my observation, Helix surpasses expectations for hybrids in this space due to the quantity and quality of foam it incorporates, in addition to the pocketed coils that help trap motion at its source. If you are a light sleeper concerned that motion from the opposite side of the bed will bother you, you should not have a lot of concern with this mattress. I would say that any of the Helix mattresses are a good option for couples.
When purchasing a new mattress, the majority of men and women would like to know whether they will feel as though they are sinking "into" the mattress or lying "on top" of it.
Even though you may experience some immediate sinkage from the soft foam on top, by the time you sink through these layers, you will find the pocketed coils and feel amazing support. This combination will interest a wide range of sleepers, but will suit stomach and back sleepers in particular.
Though I do feel the foam collapse as I sit close to the edge of the Helix Midnight, the pocketed coils stop the mattress from collapsing too much beyond that. I feel very secured sitting on the mattress.
In my opinion, Helix mattresses perform above average when it comes to edge support compared to other bed-in-a-box brands, and this is due to their recently updated edges that contain reinforcement in the coil system. There may be a little compression in the comfort foams when you sit with all your weight on the side, but laying on the side will feel comfortable and safe. Couples who want more space to stretch out normally love strong edges.
One of the best features of buying a bed-in-a-box online is the sleep trials that they typically include. Helix Sleep is not any different. You customize the mattress that's meant for you, place your order, and in a couple of weeks, it is delivered to your home. From the minute you click to order the mattress, you have 100 nights to try it out (minus the time for delivery, so it is more like 90 nights). If it is not ideal, you can return it free, and receive a complete refund.
The Helix Mattress includes a generous 10-year guarantee that covers flaws, but it comes with limitations, exceptions, and the burden of proof is on the purchaser (like most warranties). Of course, you should be the first owner of the mattress to make use of the guarantee, and you will need to be sure you keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
Provided that you follow all of Helix's expectations for use, your warranty should be valid. That means you will need to use a suitable base (no adjustable bed frames or slats over 4 inches apart) and that you don't use the Helix improperly – no jumping on the bed!
If your mattress begins to have an indentation of 1″ or more, something that typically happens when low-density foams break down, you could be eligible for a replacement or repair of your Helix.
If you're sure that a Helix mattress is excellent for you, you will see the size and pricing information beneath. But please be aware that these prices reflect standard pricing, and doesn't include my special promo. Click here to receive my special promo and get up to $125 off your Helix today.
For regular cleaning, it's advised to use cold water along gentle dish soap to clean any stains or dirt. Be sure to wash using gentle circular motions, instead of rubbing.
The features of this mattress were thoughtfully manufactured to deliver choices whether you were looking for a mattress that stays cool all night, in the event that you needed one to support your curves with a thick comfort system, or both! The coil unit should offer good edge support and motion transfer is minimal with their individually-wrapped construction.
Hopefully, I have given you some idea of what the typical consumer can expect from this mattress, but it does provide an impressive range of customization with a choice for literally every particular desire or need. Your next best sleep could just be a short online quiz away.


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Articles and advice about finding work as a TEFL teacher in Thailand.
Here's part three of our very quick and very selective guide to some of the best travel opportunities for people teaching English in Thailand. This article covers the southern parts of Thailand including The Andaman Coast and the Lower Gulf. Read part two here.
While the south doesn't have huge teacher hubs like Chiang Mai or Bangkok, it does have quite a few TEFL jobs in provincial towns like Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat – and boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in South East Asia! While the wages are lower than in Bangkok, so is the cost of living and it really couldn't be any easier to decamp from the town or city where you are based for a weekend lounging on a palm fringed beach.
Here's part two of our very quick and very selective guide to some of the best travel opportunities for people teaching English in Thailand. This article covers Bangkok and the surrounding areas of central Thailand. Read part one here.
An ever increasing number of people are choosing to up-sticks and spend some time teaching English in Thailand. Most of these TEFL opportunities exist in three main areas: Chiang Mai and the North, Bangkok and Central Thailand, and the more touristy areas of the South.
So if you fancy teaching English over in Thailand, or if you're just heading over there for a bit of travelling. Here are our top three picks for things to do in the first of those three areas – Chiang Mai and the North. There's one touristy place, one slightly intrepid place, and one place where you'll probably need a little help from Ray Mears!
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, a pulsating city home to 10 million people. TEFL jobs in Bangkok are plentiful, read here to find out more.
Thailand is an attractive destination for TEFL teachers from all around the world. TEFL jobs in Thailand are plentiful and the country is also home to many TEFL course providers.


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Bali: the island of the thousand temples
Bali has over 1.000.000 temples. That's why it is called ''the Island of the thousand temples''. The temples are the places where people and gods meet. Balinese people have temples for every aspect of their life. For example family temple, village temple, cave temple, even for products like rice temple etc. The visitors are requested to respect the dress code when entering the temples. They shouldn't wear shorts, mini skirts or anything else that may offend their religion. In front of the temples one can hire a sarong (a long piece of cloth that you can tie on your waist). At anniversaries and festival days Balinese people bring offerings to their gods, so the gods will always protect them and give them prosperity.
Besakih temple (the mother temple)
Besakih temple is the oldest and the most important temple in Bali and it's also known as ''Mother Temple''. It's on the slopes of Mount Agung. The legend says that when the volcano waked up, the lava went around the temple, leaving it untouched. Besakih consists of 22 separate structures. The three main temples are devoted to Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu, the three gods of the Trisakti (the holy trinity). The best time to visit Besakih is early in the morning when is quieter and during festival days so you can witness all the special ceremonies by the Balinese.
Tanah Lot temple – the sea temple
Tanah Lot temple is situated in a huge rock surrounded by the sea and it means ''land in the middle of the sea''. On this temple lives the spirit of the sea. When the tide is low you can walk to Tanah Temple. But when the tide is high it seems like it is floating. Under the temple poisonous snakes where found and it was believed to have protected the temple from invaders and bad spirits. Due to its position, you'd better visit Tanah temple in the sunset for a spectacular view when the temple is in a silhouette against the sun.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu – a spectacular view
In Uluwatu high on a cliff edge is located Pura Luhur temple. It has a breathtaking view to the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu can be translated as the end of the land or the rock. There is no need to mention that the sunset from this temple is indescribable. This temple is dedicated to sea spirits, as well.
Pura Tirta Empul – Sacred springs
Around the sacred springs of Tampak Siring is the temple Pura Tirta Empul. It has two bathing spots and the water that comes out considered to be healing. Many Balinese people come here to place offerings and to be cured. According to legend god Indra created the springs so he could have immortality against the evil king Mayadanawa. Outside the temple there are lots of shops to buy souvenirs
Pura Ulun Danu – the lake tample
On the shore of Danau Bratan (Lake Danau) you can see Pure Ulun Danu temple. It seems like the temple is rising from the waters of the lake. It is dedicated to goddess Dewi Batari Ulun Danu, goddess of the lakes and rivers. This temple is the second most important one after Besakih, Mother Temple.
Taman Ayun Temple in Mengwi – the Beautiful Garden
The most beautiful temple is said to be Taman Ayun in Mengwi village. Taman Ayun is translated ''Beautiful Garden''. It's a family temple with big, full of flowers gardens. On the temple's festival day, hundreds of women bring colorful offerings which they place in front of ''merus''.
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INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey (Nov. 30, 2001) -- Military members deployed here as part of Operation Northern Watch sometimes find they have few options, or more exactly, few meaningful options, to occupy their time during the 90-day rotations.
Fortunately, the students of the 8th grade class at Incirlik-American High School have presented themselves as an opportunity for ONW members to do something worthwhile in their off time. ONW has been assigned as the class' "sponsor," and volunteers are needed to fill the role.
"This is something that has been going on for a while. Each year, the 39th Wing designates an organization to be the sponsor for each grade level," said Amy Perry, social studies instructor and 8th grade class advisor. "The sponsor basically helps out with chaperoning and also helps to facilitate various events throughout the year."
In the past, the class had been less than excited by their sponsors.
"Last year we did have a sponsor but we never saw them at all. When these kids were 7th graders we didn't have any field trips or dances because we didn't have any chaperones," said Perry. "When students were running for student elections they were all saying we had to have more activities this year, that they didn't want to have another year like last year."
Student government must work, because this year, ONW volunteers have made a great showing for the class. They have helped the 8th grade class hold a school dance and take a field trip to the base movie theater. Without ONW assistance, the events might not have been possible.
"With this level of force protection, where the kids are very limited in what they can do, it is nice to have school activities where we can provide the kids with an outlet, a release," said Perry.
The students are well aware of the fact.
"It's been great, and I'm glad the chaperones were there," said 8th grader Natasha Hancock. "We wouldn't have been able to have it without them."
According to Perry, there is another 8th grade dance in the works, and volunteers will be needed to make that happen. Students themselves have other ideas about how to utilize their sponsors.
"I think it would be cool to go to Aqualand," said 8th grader, Seth Swenson, referring to water park in the local area.
"And we would like to have a lock-in maybe," said Hancock.
Swenson agreed. "You can't leave and you stay up all night. We're going to be able to play games and watch movies."
For more information on how to be an ONW sponsor for the 8th grade class, contact Staff Sgt. Gerald Taplin at 6-1151.


The Web Summit technology entrepreneurial conference organisers are negotiating with several cities to host the 2019 edition, the event's communication strategy director, Mike Harvey, said.
As preparations are underway for the last of the three events scheduled for Lisbon under the contract that allows for a further two summits, the director said talks were being held with several other cities about where the next events would be held.
The organisers expect to welcome about 70,000 people to the third Lisbon Web Summit to be held once again at Lisbon's Parque das Nações between 5 and 8 November, 10,000 more than in 2017 and ensured there would be conditions for all of them.
Harvey also said more countries would be represented and he expected more than 170 nationalities to be present in Lisbon.


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November 19, 2007 November 19, 2007 by Edward Champion
Another Roundup From the Past!
Why stop at one pre-rigged roundup? Here's another one for Monday. I know what you're thinking. Did he fire two posts or only three? Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is WordPress 2.3, the most powerful web app in the world, and would blow a newspaper clean off, you've got to ask yourself a question. Do I feel lucky? Well, yes and no. In large part because I'm the punk and you're not.
Except in this case, I've timed this second roundup to go up at sunrise in New York. Which makes you wonder when these roundups were written, or whether the first roundup is appreciably better than the second. One of many strange mysteries here at Reluctant.
Atwood revisits Brave New World (via Maud)
No, not the actress or the books editor. Is Elizabeth Taylor one of the most distinguished practitioners of the art of the short story from 1972? In other words, could this be a John P. Marquand figure that has been needlessly forgotten here?
"And always wet your hands before you handle a trout!"
Lindsey Gardner has been seeing her children's books censored by publishers in some pretty odd ways. Sharp objects were removed in one book and another book banned youngsters from walking alone. If this keeps up, pretty soon any illustrated depiction of a human will be airbrushed out. Because really, you never know if their thoughts could be misinterpreted by a young reader! A little subconscious ambiguity here and a misperceived line there and eventually you'll have yourself a corrupted young mind! Then again, to paraphrase Jack Burton, son of a bitch must pay!
From the lively link collector Michael Orthofer, who I presume isn't prerigging his roundups, comes this profile of New York Review of Books curator Edwin Frank — another of the Literary Eds You Can Trust in New York. If Mr. Park is "The Other Ed," then I suppose Mr. Frank will be referred to as either "The Third Ed" or "The Curating Ed" or possibly "The Win, Place or Show Ed."
I'm with Gwenda on this. Why should fairy tales be confined to a specific century? Sounds to be like a temporal form of Jim Crow or apartheid, if you ask me.
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R Ellis November 19, 2007 at 9:48 am
My friend's children's book was purged of steam rising from the soup. Because you could get hurt if you ate hot soup, you know.
Lawrence Tate November 19, 2007 at 9:54 am
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,,2160520,00.html
At the beginning of Sept Robert McCrum of the Observer/Guardian polled 50 estimable UK writers about who the most underrated writer of recent times was. With one exception, all the writers whose names came up were mentioned once. Elizabeth Taylor was mentioned by three different writers.
The result is a bit of a contrast to what happened in 1976 when the TLS, in its 75th anniversary issue, asked 75 writers to select their most overrated and underrated writer. (That list can be found at http://www.neglectedbooks.com, I think.) The only writer there to be mentioned as underrated by more than one writer was Barbara Pym – Philip Larkin and David Cecil chose her. This resulted in the big Pym revival which brought her back to print; inspired her to write and publish again in the last years of her life; and keeps at least some of her books in print to this day. But the difference there is that Pym was still living, so she could go on TV and people would say, "Oh, what a nice old lady! I want to read her books." Elizabeth Taylor has been dead 32 years. In the early '80s Virago reissued all her books, some of them here as well as the UK, to no particularly wide notice. In 1990 Carroll & Graf reissued one; nobody paid attention. In the last couple of years Virago has again reissued some of her books with intros by the likes of Sarah Waters. Some notice in the UK, less here. The big problem is, obviously, she started publishing in 1945, the year after another Elizabeth Taylor became an international superstar with "National Velvet." But she didn't choose a pen name because of that. Nonetheless there are not many novelists as highly regarded by her fellow writers as her.
May November 19, 2007 at 1:49 pm
Thanks to the previous reader for mentioning the lovely Barbara Pym.


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Crossing the 9/11 Rubicon with Hustler Magazine
by compassionate-brown
N.B.: An earlier version of this diary was posted to DailyKos, troll-rated, deleted, and led to suspension of my account within two hours.
Hustler magazine's latest issue devotes its lead article ("Was 9/11 An Inside Job?") to "new scientific evidence" that the destruction of the WTC towers was an inside job. This evidence from university and industry scientists and engineers, while certainly not "new" in journalistic terms, suggests the towers were likely brought down by controlled demolition.
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Hustler's effort comes almost exactly one year after Maxim's considerably longer and more indepth feature of March 2006, which asks "What Really Brought Down the Towers?"
What's going on here? Why has the most important media exposure for the 9/11 Truth Movement come from vehicles for male masturbatory fantasies, locker and bathroom humor, and Charlie Sheen?
The question is particularly puzzling since we know full well that numerous times in American history an investigation has been required to find the truth behind an official government story: Watergate, for sure. The official story of a third-rate burglary covered up the White House's involvement so successfully that Nixon was overwhelmingly re-elected before the Congressional investigations began a year later and impeachment two years later.
And yet important 9/11 investigations are being carried out exclusively in America (not so in Canada, Europe and elsewhere) by private individuals, university professors, ad hoc nonprofit groups, and the editorial staffs of Hustler and Maxim. See for yourself: list of MSM coverage of 9/11 during 2006.
Most important, America's MSM, which have yet to devote any significant investigative resources to examaning the official story, are quick to label those who pursue investigations, write books, produce documentaries, and stage 9/11 Truth Conferences as "conspiracy nuts"–a label that also serves as a career warning to other writers and producers.
Thus, Hustler. Thus, Maxim.
But unless we are willing to call Woodard and Bernstein of the 1970s "conspiracy nuts," perhaps we should think twice about doing so to anyone who is serious and honest about the investigative work being done on 9/11.
Yes, there are 9/11 conspiracy nuts out there, just as there are other varities of wingnuts on the left and right–irrational folk who don't deserve the time of day and probably wouldn't believe it if you showed them your Rolex Oyster. But the nutcases dwell on the fringe of this conversation and play no substantive role in a serious consideration of a topic as important as 9/11.
But what about the "nut" charges against honest, productive people? Or as someone on DailyKos responded to me once when I merely mentioned in a comment a "9/11 cover up" as a reason for impeachment: "We don't do conspiracy theories around here." She then troll-rated me.
Such ridicule and thoughtless dismissals are tried-and-true political tactics, but often they are also the result of personal denial. The theologian and author David Ray Griffin, in one of his many presentations on 9/11, talked about two kinds of myths: (1) those that embody falsehoods and (2) those that embody our most cherished beliefs.
The official story of 9/11 certainly captures a mythic America–a land of democracy and peaceful people attacked by evil haters of our shining accomplishments and steadfast morality. The honoring of that myth, woven into the fabric of good Americans, often precludes the doubting of the offical 9/11 story and the willingness to consider the consequences of government complicity, if proven.
I was among those who initially encountered significant personal difficulty when attempting to confront the official contradictions, uncertainties and outright falsehoods of the government's 9/11 story. The DailyKos diarist One Pissed Off Liberal captures many of the nuances of this personal challenge for me:
We all cling to certain untruths for a variety of reasons. They are comfortable or comforting, they are traditional, they are beloved, they are habitual, or they are kept in a place that does not allow them to be questioned. People tend to cling to these untruths with a ferocious tenacity. Not all of them are harmful of course, but many are. –Listening to the Grownups
In this regard we live today in a divided America, occupied by those who accept the official government story of 9/11; and the 60+ percent who suspect we do not know the truth about key events of that day or about our government's possible role in them.
The 9/11 journey is about crossing a personal Rubicon into the land of questions, doubt and inevitable confrontation with those who wish either to hide the truth or to hide from it. Most important, the journey is about asking questions and examining information in a careful, responsible way. Without prejudgment. Whenever those questions lead.
Asking these questions and finding answers are as important now as they ever were in our history. More important in many ways, of course, since 9/11 has become the basis for major changes within and outside our borders, changes that include 100,000s of deaths in prolonged military conflicts based upon the "Global War of Terror" that was launched in response to the attacks of that day.
Because of 9/11, there have also been historic changes in American civil liberties, as well as changes in the kinds of acts that Americans will tolerate when committed in their name–kidnappings, torture, indefinite detentions, and more.
For those who do not believe that our government is capable of participating in the destruction and misery of the 9/11 attacks, consider what was allowed to happen to the fire fighters, residents, office workers and others who had to clean up Lower Manhattan. Documentation from the EPA's own internal watchdog detailed the risks of breathing air laced with micro-particles of asbestos, lead, and mercury–air with the alkalinity of Drano. Yet that documentation was "edited" by the White House, and workers were told the air was safe, Wall Street should reopen, and reconstruction should begin. Result? Today nearly 70% of 9/11 first responders suffer from debilitating respiratory illnesses. Most will have the illnesses the rest of their abbreviated lives.
"I am relieved to be able to reassure New York and New Jersey residents that a host of potential contaminants are either not detectable or are below the Agency's concern levels."
~ EPA Head Christine Tood Whitman, Sept. 21, 2001
"The air quality is safe and acceptable."
~ New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Sept. 28, 2001
"No reasonable person would have thought that telling thousands of people that it was safe to return to lower Manhattan, while knowing that such return could pose long-term health risks and other dire consequences, was conduct sanctioned by our laws. The allegations in this case of Whitman's reassuring and misleading statements of safety after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks are without question conscience-shocking."
~ Federal Judge Deborah Batts, Feb. 6, 2006, decision allowing class-action suit to move forward
and refusing to grant immunity to government officials
If someone told you that our Joints Chiefs of Staff were planning to stage attacks on US cities and kill 100s of Americans sailors with remote controlled hijacked planes in order to justify an invasion of a sovereign nation, you would call that person a "conspiracy nut."
But you would be dead wrong.
James Bamford's 2001 Body of Secrets reported on just such a plan from 1962 called "Operation Northwoods," which was drawn up and approved by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and delivered to Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara by the Joint Chiefs Chair, General Lyman Lemnitzer. Now that's a conspiracy. And a nut.
An aberration, you say?
Sure. And if you like aberrations as well as coincidences, you're gonna love taking a peek behind the veil of the official 9/11 story. You might even fall in love.
Part II of this diary will examine the physical evidence presented in the Hustler article of controlled demolition being used to bring down the Twin Towers and WTC7.
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Crossroads of Humanity: Istanbul Half-Day Tour
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Spend a half-day discovering the historical remains of Christianity's traces in the heart of Istanbul. From Byzantine monasteries to ancient ruins, this holy tour gives you first hand documentation of Istanbul's importance in history.
Skip the ticket line
Spanish, English
Free pick-up service from centrally located hotels in Istanbul. Please provide your hotel name. • After booking, you need to call the local supplier in order to learn exact time and free shuttle availability. • Free shuttle pick-up is offered between 08:00 and 09:00 or between 13:00 and 14:00 (depending on the location of your hotel and the time you booked - morning/afternoon tour), and takes 45 to 60 minutes.
Discover Istanbul's fascinating history first hand
Visit Churches and Monasteries
Learn the fascinating stories behind these monuments
Snap some pictures of the incredible Byzantine architecture
Istanbul is often considered the cross-roads of the world, and for good reason. This land has been home to mythological figures, raiding crusaders, and modern day avengers, making for a complicated and beautiful tapestry or new and old.
Begin at the Patriarchate at Fener, the heart of Orthodox Christianity. Here your guide explains to you the importance of Constantine the Great's declaration of Christian as the religion of the Roman Empire, who subsequently moved the seat of the church here to Istanbul.
Next you will visit the Church of Panagia of Blachernae, where it is said that the Hagiasma (Fountain of Holy Water) will cure all of your health problems. Even the emperor used to come here for cleansing! Next, we head to St. Savior in Chora (Kariye Museum) which was once a Byzantine monastery dedicated to Jesus. Here, you'll find beautifully preserved mosaics and frescoes.
Pantocrator (Zeyrek) is the next stop, and in this labyrinthine complex, you will discover churches, funerary chapels, baths, hospice for the aged, and even a hostel for travelers arriving today. It is an incredible monument to the ingenuity of the Byzantine architects.
Moving towards the water, we find the incredible remains of the Church of St. Mary Pammacaristos (Fethiye). These 11th century ruins display the aesthetic refinement of the Paleologan Age, and was once home to the Patriarchate after the conquests.
Continuing our historical adventure, we head to Zoodochos Pege at Balıklı, which houses an underground cistern filled with gold fishes related to the miracle of fishes. From here we can also visit St. Sergius and Bacchus, both prime examples of Byzantine architecture. You may find yourself thinking that it looks like a miniature Hagia Sophia, and you wouldn't be wrong, because it's the precursor to that beautiful temple!
The day is an incredible chance to learn the history of these cross-roads from the architecture and monuments left behind by generations of crusaders and ecclesiastics.
Private A/C transportation
Donations to churches
Museum entrance fee
Private guiding in chosen language
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Q: Sequence of dates in R I need all days a patient is in the hospital , days between AufnDat and EntlDat. I use seq with mutate  as shown in the reprex I get the error:
Error in seq.Date(from = dmy(AufnDat), to = dmy(EntlDat), by = "day"): 'from' muss Länge 1 haben
    ``` r
library(tidyverse)
library(lubridate)
#>
#> Attache Paket: 'lubridate'
#> The following object is masked from 'package:base':
#>
#>     date

df <- tibble::tribble(
         ~PLZ,     ~AufnDat,     ~EntlDat, ~Stat1,
        67067, "22.01.2020", "23.01.2020",   "1A",
        74936, "21.01.2020", "23.01.2020",   "1A",
        97999, "21.01.2020", "27.01.2020",   "0A",
        76669, "15.01.2020", "17.01.2020",    "1",
        69126, "07.01.2020", "13.01.2020",   "0A",
        68753, "13.01.2020", "17.01.2020",   "1A",
        74928, "23.01.2020", "28.01.2020",   "2A",
        64720, "10.01.2020", "13.01.2020",    "1",
        48599, "16.01.2020", "22.01.2020",   "0A",
        68723, "07.01.2020", "13.01.2020",   "0A"
        )

df <- df %>% mutate(seqdat = seq(from=dmy(AufnDat), to=dmy(EntlDat), by="day"))
#> Error in seq.Date(from = dmy(AufnDat), to = dmy(EntlDat), by = "day"): 'from' muss Länge 1 haben

```
if I try the same for one row without mutate it works

``` r

## this works:

seq(from=dmy(df[1,2]), to=dmy(df[1,3]), by="day")
#> [1] "2020-01-22" "2020-01-23"
```

Created on 2020-02-21 by the reprex package (v0.3.0)
Where is the difference and my fault ?

A: We can use map2 to  loop over each of the 'Aufndat', 'EntlDat' to get the sequence of 'Date' as seq is not vectorized for the from, to.  It would  be a list column, which we can unnest to expand the dataset
library(dplyr)
library(purrr)
library(tidyr)
df %>%
   mutate(seqdat = map2(dmy(AufnDat), dmy(EntlDat), seq, by = 'day')) %>%
   unnest(c(seqdat))

A: Alternatively to @akruns answer we can store seqdat as list of lists:
library(dplyr)
library(lubridate)
df_new <- df %>%
  mutate(ID = row_number()) %>%
  group_by(ID) %>%
  mutate(seqdat = list(seq(from=dmy(AufnDat), to=dmy(EntlDat), by="day"))) %>%
  ungroup()

df_new is now:
df_new

 # A tibble: 10 x 6
 # Groups:   ID [10]
     PLZ AufnDat    EntlDat    Stat1    ID seqdat
    <dbl> <chr>      <chr>      <chr> <int> <list>
 1 67067 22.01.2020 23.01.2020 1A        1 <date [2]>
 2 74936 21.01.2020 23.01.2020 1A        2 <date [3]>
 3 97999 21.01.2020 27.01.2020 0A        3 <date [7]>
 4 76669 15.01.2020 17.01.2020 1         4 <date [3]>
 5 69126 07.01.2020 13.01.2020 0A        5 <date [7]>
 6 68753 13.01.2020 17.01.2020 1A        6 <date [5]>
 7 74928 23.01.2020 28.01.2020 2A        7 <date [6]>
 8 64720 10.01.2020 13.01.2020 1         8 <date [4]>
 9 48599 16.01.2020 22.01.2020 0A        9 <date [7]>
10 68723 07.01.2020 13.01.2020 0A       10 <date [7]>

and
df_new$seqdat[1]

Returns:
[[1]]
[1] "2020-01-22" "2020-01-23"

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Q: extract floating number from list in python I want to get all the floating numbers from my list a=[ ] and add it into a new list named as the number=[ ]. Can someone help me with this code? Right now it is giving me a blank output.
a = ['1.2.1','2.1.2', '4', 'invalid']
numbers = []
for item in a:
    if item == float:
        numbers.append(item)
print(numbers)

Desired output:
numbers = ['1.2.1','2.1.2']

A: You can use re.match with the following regex pattern:
import re
a = ['1.2.1', '2.1.2', '4', 'invalid']
print([s for s in a if re.match(r'\d+(?:\.\d+)+$', s)])

This outputs:
['1.2.1', '2.1.2']


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20 Years Later: How The End of Evangelion Perfectly Depicted Depression
Ryan Atkinson· August 10, 2017
Over the last few years, there has been a lot more support for mental health issues, such as depression, but its representation in film and television remains weak. Often the media reduces a complex disorder into overly simplistic characteristics. An object to move a narrative forward. A prop for a joke.
There are only a few strong examples of films that have covered depression in a compassionate, informed way.
Twenty years after its original release, The End of Evangelion remains one of the few films that covered depression well and, perhaps, is the strongest example in film.
The director of both the film and the preceding anime, Hideaki Anno, suffered from depression for a long time before he created Evangelion, so he understood how to cover the topic well.
He is believed to have wrote in a confessional letter back in 1995:
"I tried to include everything of myself in Neon Genesis Evangelion. Myself, a broken man who could do nothing for four years, one who was simply not dead. Then one thought: you can't run away came to me and I started production. It is a production where my only thought was to burn my feelings into film."
Rather than being used for a single character or narrative thread, the theme of depression permeates every area of the film. Each of the main characters carries significant emotional baggage, juggling their own life while carrying these negative feelings. Occasionally breaking down once they are alone. A façade that they allow to fall apart when no one is around.
Shinji, the main character, struggles with being abandoned as a child and being forced to pilot an EVA, a large organic robot, in order to save the world from destruction.
Asuka, another one of the EVA pilots, watched as her mother kill herself when she was child, causing her to seek attention and only value herself by her achievements. In the film, she continues to feel worthless due the fact Shinji is considered the better pilot (something that was covered in the preceding anime).
If they are unable to stop the creatures known as Angels, the world is likely to end. The organisation NERVE, led by Shinji's father, are one of the organisations designated to destroy these Angels and ask children to combat this threat by piloting large, bestial creatures known as EVA.
This responsibility is a heavy burden for them to bear and causes them a lot of mental anguish. If they fail, not only will they die, but everyone else is likely to die, too. Even worse, they will have failed in their task, letting those around down.
Other characters include Misato, whose father died saving her when she was young and Gendo, Shinji's father, who pushes his son away after his wife died.
Each one deals with grief and emotional turmoil differently. While Asuka and Misato hide their emotions, Shinji struggles to do the same, becoming overwhelmed by the issues that surround him and further frustrated by the way he handles his problems.
It highlights how there is not one way to cope with depression, rather than reducing a complex disorder into a convenient archetype.
While in the first half of the film the viewer watches Shinji's life from an external perspective, it only tells half the story. We can only judge by his words and actions. Unable to see the inner psychological reasoning behind his choices.
In the second half, we get to watch these situations play out in his mind, enabling a better understand of the reasoning behind his destructive behaviour and how he is aware that some of his actions have caused people close to him to be pushed away.
In one of these dream-like sequences, Shinji is stood near a sandpit. Two young girls, who represent Rei and Asuka – significant people within his life -, say: "let's build a sandcastle". He is momentarily happy, only for him to feel lonely when they walk away.
The following image is a sand pyramid that represents NERVE, the place that forces him to pilot an EVA. He begins to smash the pyramid, but quickly regrets this action and attempts to rebuild it.
This scene is significant as it represents his loneliness and how his inability to connect with people is due to his ties to NERVE. The forced responsibility causing him mental anguish and, by extension, a disconnect with those who are around him, even if the two people who walked away also pilot EVAs.
Not long after this scene, Misato, someone for whom Shinji cares deeply, says: "Reality can be painful but it is something you must learn to accept."
These sequences flow from one to the next with Shinji slowly beginning to understand that he is loved, and everyone feels pain.
These moments are powerful as they allow for a deeper understanding that other films have not tried to achieve. We not only get to see why they perceive themselves to be vulnerable, but also how the other characters felt during these moments.
In another scene, Shinji shouts in frustration: "Liars. You're hiding behind those smiles, but you intentionally keep things ambiguous."
To which Rei, an EVA pilot and someone for whom he cares deeply, responds: "Because the truth causes everyone pain. The truth is very traumatic."
The film ends with Shinji accepting that his everyone's life has value, that reality is not perfect but it is better than not living.
My favourite thing about the anime and this film is the ending. Both end with scenes that show depression does not have to be the end of the road and sadly, more than anything else, this sets it apart from most films. Not only can people relate to these characters, but they can then see that people can work their way out of depression.
Even though The End of Evangelion is a great movie, it is a shame that it is still one of the few solid films to have a strong and accurate representation of an issue which affects many in our society, especially as we have become more accepting of mental health issues.
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St. Nicholas Church is a 19th-century Russian Orthodox church in the town of Buzhaninovo in the Moscow region.

History
According to historical records, the earliest (and the only) temple in Buzhaninovo was a St. Nicholas Church, first mentioned in 1543. In 1734, a new wooden construction replaced the time-worn church and was consecrated by the superior of the neighboring Holy Trinity Monastery, Archimandrite Varlaam.

A century later, a new stone church was built on the site in the Empire style. The central altar was dedicated to St. Nicholas, while the side-altar was dedicated to the Theophany.

In the 1940s, the church was closed and the services and masses were terminated, the bell tower was demolished and the church building was turned into a warehouse. In the early 1990s, with the change of the political climate in Russia, the church was returned to the local Christian community. The church building was restored, and was consecrated in 1998. On December 19, 2000, (St. Nicholas day, the church's patronal feast), a relic of St. Nicholas was granted to the church.

The church building and the bell tower have recently been restored. The new rectory building next to the church's West entrance accommodates a Sunday school and local parish assemblies.

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