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ETA Carina. (10h 45m 03.591s / −59° 41′ 04.26″)
It is believed that before Western Sailors ventured south enough to see Eta Carina, once called Eta Argus, that is was the brightest star in the sky as seen from Earth, perhaps as bright as magnitude -4.3, however, since it was discovered by Western astronomers and previously by sailors, it was not this bright, it sat at around magnitude +4.2 right up until the 1830's.
Western Astronomers had not paid much attention to this not overly bright and seemingly average star, little did they know that this is one of our galaxy's true giants, a type we now call a Galactic Hypergiant.
This all changed in the spring of 1837 when this apparently unassuming average star underwent a massive brightening event that saw it rival mighty Rigel (β Orionis ) and may have actually achieved a visual brightness of -1.5 for a very short period. This was the start of a period now called "The Great Eruption" and it saw the star rise to become the second brightest star in the entire sky in <arch 1843, before it had faded back below naked eye visibility by 1856.
This peeked interest in the star, so it was keenly observed by a number of astronomers of the day. In 1892 it had another smaller eruption, rising to the 6th magnitude before it once again faded.
Astronomers proposed a number for idea for the outbursts, although they knew too little about the inner working of stars to have an credible theories.
Sometime in the 1940's Eta Carina began to increase in brightness again, when it actually happened in unsure, there was a war on you know, but since then it has steadily rose in brightness to its current magnitude 4.5.
So what is going on?
That is a very good question that has been asked consistently since the late 1830's. Today we have a distinct advantage over our long lost forbears, not only do we have truly colossal telescopes compared to them, we have orbital missions that can probe the star in everything from gamma rays through UV, visible light, IR and even microwave, and what have we learnt in all that time…?
Eta Carina is embedded in a twin area of nebulosity know as The Humunculus and the Little Humunculus. the former caused by the eruption in 1837-1843 and the latter most likely resulting from the outburst in 1892.
Eta Carina is a member of Trumpler 16 (Tr16), a massive OII star formation region some 7500ly from Earth, Eta Carina is in fact a double star system, consisting of two true giants, Eta Carina A is a colossal 100 times the mass of the Sun, whereas Eta Carina B is estimated to have a mass in the range of 30-80 times the mass of the Sun, no slouch in it's own right.
Eta Carina B appears to be in a 5.54 year orbit of the primary based on modern observation which show in increase in X-ray emissions every 5.54 years, it may indicate that the star is passing through the extended outer envelope of Eta Carina A. See the images for a theoretical orbit of the pair.
Now, studying light from the outburst that rebounded, or "echoed," off interstellar dust that has only recently reached Earth, researchers have found the original explosion created an astounding ~12 solar mass cloud of debris expanding more than 20 times faster than anyone ever expected, some 8890 km/s, or more than 32 million km/hr. That is fast enough to cross our entire solar system in a matter of days.
So far, velocities that high have only been seen in the aftermath of supernova explosions, not in events that leave a star intact, not even the smaller Nova eruptions of stars see velocities that high.
So did Eta Carina actually undergo a Supernova event in 1837? Clearly the answer is appears to be NO because the stars are still there, so what is happening?
"We see these really high velocities in a star that seems to have had a powerful explosion, but somehow the star survived," said Nathan Smith of the University of Arizona. "The easiest way to do this is with a shock wave that exits the star and accelerates material to very high speeds."
Smith and Rest, of the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, wrote a pair of papers in The Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society describing the recent observations and offering a possible explanation.
Researchers first detected the light echoes from Eta Carina back in 2003, using telescopes at the Cerro Tololo Observatory in Chile. Later they secured observing time on the larger Magellan telescopes and Gemini South Observatory, also in Chile, the team collected spectra to allow them to determine the velocity of the expanding debris.. the data they collected simply did not fit with accepted ideas about stellar evolution.
As we have discussed in earlier posts, massive stars normally die when their cores run out of fuel so the outward pressure of fusion generated energy suddenly stops, gravity takes over and we see a core collapses, resulting in the tremendous shock wave that blows the outer layers of the star into space. Current theory holds that, depending on the mass of the progenitor star, it either creates a neutron star, or possibly a stellar mass black hole..
In the case of Eta Carina's eruption, an unknown process must have produced event that resulted in supernova like shockwave, but came it must have been short of enough energy needed to destroy the star.
What might have happened?
Smith and Armin posit that Eta Carina may have been a triple star system with two massive stars orbiting close together as a binary system with the third star, possibly a few solar masses, orbiting the binary pair.
As the more massive of the binary pair aged, it expanded, filled it's Roche Lobe and started to exchange it's outer layers with the other star within the binary.
This second star took a huge amount from the expanded giant, swelling to around 100 times the mass of the Sun, in the process it striped away the dying star's outer atmosphere, thus leaving an exposed helium core estimated to be around 30 times more massive than the Sun.
"From stellar evolution, there's a pretty firm understanding that more massive stars live their lives more quickly and less massive stars have longer lifetimes, So the hot companion star seems to be further along in its evolution, even though it is now a much less massive star than the one it is orbiting. That doesn't make sense without a transfer of mass." Rest, 2015 Interview.
The transfer of mass from one star to the other would dramatically alter the gravitational balance and architecture of this unusual stellar system, allowing the helium core star to move away from its younger, but now significantly larger, partner, so far, in fact, that gravitational perturbations with the proposed Eta Carina C caused it to spiral inwards toward the binary pair.
The fate of Eta Carina C was sealed, nothing could stop the inevitable collision with the now supermassive star at the heart of the system, resulting in an explosion of gargantuan proportions, reminiscent of a Type II supernova.
In its initial stages, ejected material would have moved relatively slowly as the stars spiralled closer and closer together. When the they finally merged, debris was blown away more than 100 times faster than previous ejecta, catching up and ramming into the slower moving material, generating the colossal output seen ion the 1837-1843 eruption.
The helium-core star, meanwhile, ended up in a short period elliptical orbit that carries it through the giant central star's outer atmosphere every 5.4 years, generating X-rays and shock waves.
The now binary system shines more than 5 million times brighter than out Sun, inside the massive ejection cloud we see as the Humunculus nebula.
The future of both stars is sealed, both are so massive that both will end their lives as Supernova. Eta Carina B is now the less massive star, but it is highly evolved, the helium shell is undoubtedly burning heavier elements beneath it's layers, so when this will erupt as a type Ia supernova is pure speculation.
Eta Carina A is doomed, as a Galactic Hypergiant it now has no escape route to it's ultimate fate, as it burns hydrogen as a prodigious rate the core will fill up with helium ash, the star will expand to even more colossal proportions, will it also absorb it's older family member, who knows, but at an average orbital separation of around 15.5 AU (2,320,000,000km), or about half way between Saturn and Uranus in our Solar system, there is good reason to think that it too will be absorbed as it already appears to pass through the outer atmosphere already, perhaps this is already the start of it's death dive.
Of course any star around naked eye visibility erupting as a supernova would be a pot of gold for researchers and amateurs alike. Not only would it be a spectacular visual site, but information gleaned from such a nearby event would be, literally, astronomical. The fact that such a huge star would be the culprit would make it even more special, not only would we learn a huge amount about the immediate events following such a core collapse event close up, but we would get valuable information about how such an event would impact the other star in this binary system and the massive nebula already surrounding this binary pair.
Just an end note, the absolute magnitude of Eta Carina is -8.6, to put that in perspective, Venus at it's closest can reach -4.4 magnitude and the full Moon is magnitude -12.7. This would make Eta Carina some 80 times brighter than Venus is it were only 32.6 light years away, what a spectacle that would be.
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hiking | biking trails
PHOTO B Y KATH LE EN N EARY
BILLY GOAT TRAIL, SECTION A
There are three sections of the Billy Goat Trail in the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Potomac. Section A, running from Great Falls toward Old Angler's Inn, is the most popular—and most rigorous. Roughly 4 miles round-trip, this hike takes two to three hours and provides stunning views of Great Falls and the Potomac River below.
The trail begins near the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, and continues straight along the Potomac River for roughly 2 miles of varied terrain, from dirt trails through thick forests to rock scrambles. Save time by taking the C&O Canal towpath back to the parking lot, or savor the views again by retracing your steps. www.nps.gov/choh
Those looking for an escape into the natural world can find it in their backyards—sometimes literally—with the 2,000-acre Rock Creek Park, which abuts many neighborhoods in Silver Spring and Chevy Chase. Pick up the Western Ridge Trail on Beach Drive, near the Washington, D.C., line, and follow the green-blazed, 4-plus-mile trail through the heart of the park. Side trails lead to the park's Nature Center and Planetarium, at 5200
Glover Road NW, or the Smithsonian National Zoo
at 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, both in the District.
Or stick to the path as it winds through thickly
forested woods, and you'll forget you're in the city
at all. www.nps.gov/rocr
MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST
Those looking to escape summer crowds might
want to drive a couple extra hours beyond
We may live in a major metropolitan area, but getting close to nature is easy.
Here are some of the region's best hiking and biking routes.
Shenandoah National Park to Monongahela
National Forest in West Virginia. The roughly
7-mile, three- to four-hour Cowpasture Trail loop offers something for history-seekers and would-be botanists alike. From the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center, walk northeast on Route 150 until it meets up with crumbling blacktop, the site of the old Mill Point Federal Prison Camp, a 1930s work camp with no bars, fences or barricades.
(The remote location was thought to be enough to prevent escapes.) Follow the Cowpasture Trail as it leads into the woods and eventually meets up with the boardwalk through the Cranberry Glades, a series of five peat bogs created during the last glacial period. The area's acidic soil supports plant life more commonly found in Canada than in the Mid-Atlantic region, including cranberry vines and carnivorous plants. After following the boardwalk around, meet up with Route 150 again and retrace your steps back to the nature center. It'll take you four hours to drive back to Bethesda, so consider reserving a spot to pitch a tent at the Cranberry Campground for the evening. www.fs.usda.gov/mnf
The 9.2-mile Old Rag loop near Sperryville, Virginia, is as much a warm-weather D.C. tradition as the National Cherry Blossom Festival. But be forewarned: On sunny summer days, the route to the 3,291-foot mountain gets as crowded as the Beltway during rush hour, so start the hour-and-45-minute drive from Bethesda early.
The hike starts in the Old Rag parking lot. From
there, walk less than a mile uphill along State
Road 600, then follow the blue-blazed Ridge Trail
through several switchbacks to the first of many
viewpoints at the 2-mile mark. The fun begins less
than a mile later, when you scramble over a series
of rock formations for the last mile of the trail.
This includes shimmying through a narrow crevice in a large rock formation and walking through a small cave. Continue to follow the blue blazes to the summit for expansive views of Shenandoah National Park, then follow the blue-blazed trail and map directions to get back down. With steep, uneven pathways and inevitable stops for photo opportunities, it's wise to set aside an entire day for the hike. (No pets allowed.) Families with young kids may want to view the National Park Service video detailing the dangers associated with the hike before planning a trip.
www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/old-rag-hike-prep.
SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN
This 1,282-foot mountain in Dickerson—just a
35-minute drive from Bethesda—has arguably some of the best hiking in the area. Try the 7-mile loop around the base of the mountain, open to hikers and horseback riders year-round and bikers from Memorial Day through Labor Day, weekdays only. Follow the 5-mile blue trail from the Westview parking lot through a thick forest of oak, tulip poplar and Eastern hemlock trees. Or take a quarter-mile hike on the green trail from the Westview parking lot to the summit. With 15 miles of trails within the recreation area, visitors have plenty of well-marked options to shorten the route. Stop for a wine tasting at Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard on Comus Road, near the entrance to the recreation area, before heading home.
www.sugarloafmd.com
WHITEOAK CANYON
Looking for something less strenuous than Old Rag? Try the three-hour, 4.6-mile out-and-back Whiteoak Canyon hike, also in Shenandoah National Park. Highlights include some of the park's highest waterfalls and multiple swimming holes.
Start at the Whiteoak Parking Area along Skyline Drive and follow the Whiteoak Canyon Falls Trail downhill. The trail will eventually parallel Whiteoak Run, a babbling stream you'll follow until you reach Upper Whiteoak Falls. Stop to admire the 86-foot cascade, the highest of the Whiteoak falls, and cool down in one of the swimming holes below it before heading back. Intrepid hikers may want to continue on to the lower falls, adding 2. 7 miles (and a 1,100-foot change in elevation) round trip to their journey. You'll be hiking uphill on the way back, though, so conserve your energy. As with Old Rag, it's best to arrive early to avoid congestion.
www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/waterfalls.htm
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Spend this summer immersed in a world of wonder adapted for the stage.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland – a co-production between The Australian Ballet and the National Ballet of Japan – is full of colour, larger-than-life characters, and enough narrative twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Expect to be treated to an audiovisual feast for the senses: the delight and humour that made the original story so memorable takes on a new life with Christopher Wheeldon's contemporary choreography coupled with eye-catching sets and costumes by Tony Award-winning designer Bob Crowley.
You'll see all the stars from the original Lewis Carroll classic, with a new vaudeville twist: the elusive White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Caterpillar, and the Queen of Hearts.
Equal parts absurd and laugh-out-loud funny, this stage adaptation doesn't shy away from exploring the more unnerving elements of what happens when young Alice falls down a rabbit hole into a topsy-turvy new universe.
Australian audiences can now experience this hypnotising production, which won a prestigious Helpmann Award in 2018 and was first performed by London's The Royal Ballet and The National Ballet of Canada, for themselves.
This article is produced by Broadsheet in partnership with The Australian Ballet.


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Brad and Angelina's Custody Dispute Takes an Ugly Turn, but Remains Fascinating from a Legal Standpoint
By Dustin Rowles | Celebrity | June 13, 2018 |
Those who have gone through divorce or know people who have gone through a divorce or are familiar with custody law understand that judges often ignore everything else — affairs, who is at fault, etc. — and focus on "what is equitable," and in the case of custody disputes, "what's in the best interest of the children."
In the custody dispute between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, a judge has taken the unusual step of intervening, because it appears — according to court documents — that Jolie may have been making it difficult for her children to have a healthy relationship with Pitt, whether it be from interfering with Pitt's ability to talk to his kids on the phone or, potentially, poisoning the relationship between father and children.
As a result, a judge has ordered Jolie to help their children repair their relationship with their father, and she's also been asked not to interfere with the phone calls between Pitt and his kids — he can now talk to them on the phone directly, without Jolie's supervision.
Pitt has also been granted a summer visitation schedule. Over the course of the summer, his visits will be extended from four hours a day to ten hours a day to full days with his kids, though always under the supervision of a therapist. I don't know if that's a woo woo rich person Los Angeles thing, or if things are just so damaged that a therapist needs to be present at all times to facilitate what may potentially be a damaged relationship.
The summer visitation schedule will also entail splitting time in London (where Jolie is filming Maleficient 2) and Los Angeles, which adds another dimension to the bizarre nature of celebrity. While staying with Pitt, Jolie is allowed to call the kids once a day.
In my modest little existence, all of this seems so foreign: Four-hour visits with a therapist in attendance; a structured phone call schedule; and a visitation schedule back and forth across the Atlantic. Note, too, that this upheaval has been going on for nearly two years (Jolie filed for divorce in September 2016), and I can't imagine what kind of deleterious effect that might have on what's already an unusual family arrangement. Knowing nothing else about Jolie and Pitt besides what I read in interviews and see onscreen, however, I kind of feel like they're strong enough parents to make it work, but from a custody standpoint, all of this is unusual and bizarre, even more so given the glare of the media.
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12 Christmas Gifts For Her, Based On How Long You've Been Dating
When did buying Christmas gifts for friends become such a headache? Perhaps around the time Tinder came into existence.
Irish Tatler Staff
With cuffing season in full swing, there are fewer thoughts more romantic than those of what material goods you'll purchase for the person you're casually seeing.
Let's admit it, getting a gift for your girlfriend is a lot trickier than what you would get for your best friend or your niece. Because it's not as simple as buying something you know she will like. You don't want to go with jewellery if you just started seeing each other, but you still want to show that you're into her. If you've been dating her for a couple of years, then you need something more solid and not frivolous. But if you're ready to pop the question, then an engagement ring makes for the perfect present. Just make sure to get the right style.
Do you go with the practical or the romantic? The sentimental or the sexual? How do you thread the needle when it feels like every gift is practically soaked in unspoken messages about commitment, intent and expectations?
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So what do you get her? While it's fair enough to say that the longer you're together, the easier some questions get, but then you still have to walk a tightrope of sweet vs. sappy, traditional vs. original…it can be exasperating. If thinking about that just made you a little panicky, take a deep breath. We're here to save the day with 12 genius gift ideas so good they'll give Santa a run for his money. As a bonus, you might even want to borrow some of these — with no intention of returning them. And that's how love works, so it's fine.
FOR YOUR FRIEND WHO JUST SO HAPPENS TO BE A girl:
Your best girl friend is always the one to return your calls, give you dating advice, look up to you with respect–and most importantly, the one person your mother is certain is destined for you. She's taught you a lot about how girls work, it's now time to return the favour in the simple act of self-care.
Beauty Sleep Collection, €108.50, Image Skincare
FOR WHEN YOU'VE BEEN ON THREE VERY PROMISING DATES:
You really don't want to spend too much money here, seeing as how you've only been official for a month. But it's only €12 for the first month (you can just cancel it for her as soon as you order in case things don't go as hoped), and while the box itself comes with a tonne of best-sellers, future deliveries will be filled with samples personalised to her very own beauty profile. All going well, this could soon become your very first Christmas tradition.
Birchbox, €12 for 1 month, Birchbox
FOR WHEN YOU'RE JUST HOOKING UP:
Though you guys are no-strings-attached, you probably care about each other outside of sex and you want to convey that in a gift. A quality scented candle is a solid gesture and will make the room you ~share~ all winter a little bit cosier. Bonus: it also melts down to massage oil.
Intensive Skin Treatment Candle Tranquility, €43, Neom
FOR YOUR FRIEND WITH BENEFITS:
If you're into her but want to take things outside of the bedroom, an experience gift for two sends a message and might just do the trick. Ideally, you'll want to feel out the situation/talk about feelings before you do this (lest they accept the gift and then take someone else as their date).
Paint By the Pints, €28 each, PaintByPints.com
FOR WHEN YOU JUST DEFINED THE RELATIONSHIP:
You've had the talk and you're now officially together-together. So what you get him for your first Christmas together is something he'll remember forever. Concert tickets are the way to go. Get him tickets to his favourite band or artist in a few months time. Not only will it show you've been listening but it'll also show him that you're in this for the long term.
FOR WHEN YOU'RE DEEP IN THE HONEYMOON STAGE:
When all you want to do is cuddle and kiss, a tiny projector you can hook up to your phone is the perfect gift. Snuggle up and watch her favourite rom-com (we suggest Love Actually) from the ceiling–you can't ask for a cosier date.
Smartphone Projector, €29, Urban Outfitters
FOR WHEN YOU WON'T BE TOGETHER FOR CHRISTMAS:
Long-distance relationships aren't easy but sending each other gifts for Christmas makes it that bit sweeter. Why not keep that feeling going by sending each other frequent letters. Sure, you Whatsapp, Facetime, Snapchat, Instagram DM and Tik-Tok him every day but taking the time out to sit down and write your loved one a letter is kind of the greatest gift you could ever give. Set themes for the month (February is for showing your love, March is to make the other laugh, April is to show support etc.) Be all kinds of extra and spray your letter with cologne so it's like you're there with her.
Gold Geo Writing Set, €10.95, Paperchase
FOR WHEN YOU'VE BEEN TOGETHER A WHILE:
Look, when you're really deep in a relationship, sometimes it's a huge turn-on to pay attention when your S.O. complains about their favourite boots falling apart or noticing that their current perfume bottle is running low. Getting them something they know they need but aren't excited to spend money on makes their life a little easier, and what's more loving than that?
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Gift Set, €95, Arnotts
FOR WHEN YOU'RE ABOUT TO MOVE IN TOGETHER:
You've both been saving for the practical stuff like a fridge and a dishwasher meaning there's no money left over to buy the cool things you actually want. So for Christmas, buy that cool thing she wants, like a bar cart (and some of her favourite gins if you're feeling spendy). Sure, it might mean beans on toast for Christmas dinner because you can't afford a turkey but we say it's worth it.
Leila Brass Bar Cart, €265, Urban Outfitters
FOR WHEN YOU'VE BEEN LIVING TOGETHER A WHILE:
Sharing the same place means you get a closer look at their day-to-day life, and the frustrations they may bring home with them. Getting them something that screams self-care, whether it's bath bombs or skincare, is showing that you want to help them feel more relaxed. So start a bath for them, plop something fancy into the water, grab them some wine and their favourite book and leave them alone for an hour (or join if they're into it). They will thank you.
Stocking Filler Gift Set, €49, Molton Brown
FOR WHEN YOU'RE REady to propose:
According to Pinterest, we're well into the time of year that searches for engagement rings increase by an average of 40%. June to January is officially engagement season, says the inspiration site, with Christmas being one of the most popular times to propose. So if you're thinking of popping question this festive season, it's time to buy a ring.
Platinum and Diamond Octongal Shape Halo Engagement Ring, €2,300, Weirs and Sons
FOR WHEN YOU'RE OFFICIALLY AN OLD MARRIED COUPLE:
After a while, the stress of gifting can be relieved if you can find something that not only expresses your love but that you won't mind seeing around the house.
SAMSUNG 50" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TV with Bixby, €599, Currys PC WORLD
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The face is indeed the part that gets the most attention. Many people treat their faces well and even go to a beauty clinic for maximum care. Because beauty clinics are considered to have many sophisticated tools to be able to treat their faces. One of the tools commonly used is a galvanic facial machine. That way, they can provide maximum care for their customers.
However, if you don't have the time to go to a beauty clinic, there are several steps you can take to get good facial care even at home.
The first way to facial at home is to wash your face first. This stage is very important indeed ladies. Because if the face is not clean, it will make it difficult to absorb vitamins and substances that enter your skin. Therefore, the first stage is very important. You are free to use facial foam or your flagship face wash.
After doing the first stage, continued with the second stage, which is to do the scrubbing itself. The function of scrubbing is to remove dead skin cells on your face with the aim of the face being able to breathe again and regenerate very well.
For the scrubbing itself, you can use products that have been sold on the market or beauty shops. Well, another way to find out the name of scrubbing is that there are several products that use the name Peeling. If you have enough time at home, you can make your own scrubbing at home, how to make a mixture of sugar, rose water and olive oil.
How to facial itself in the third home is by steaming or commonly referred to as evaporation. This evaporation step aims to open your facial pores to make it easier for you to remove blackheads that stick in the pores of the face.
Let your face get steam from the water for 5-10 minutes. After that, dry your face using a towel or tissue.


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This year's draft lacked the pomp and circumstance of those previous, but maybe that was a good thing. swimfinfan/Flickr
Traditionally, the month of April kicks off what I like to call "draft season." The WNBA and the NFL start the wave of making collegiate players' dreams come true, and organizations like the NBA, the NHL, and the MLB follow suit.
But with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing guidelines in place, these organizations had to flex their creative muscles and find a way to encapsulate the event, albeit under trying circumstances. The virtual draft was born, and the results were better than expected.
On April 17, the WNBA made history as they became the first professional sports league to hold a virtual draft on live television. The festivities benefitted from the star power of Bay Area native Sabrina Ionescu, the projected No. 1 pick in the draft.
The league sent their 36 draft picks their own care packages, which included apparel for all 12 teams in the league, WNBA swag, and a QR code for a special Snapchat message from Commissioner Cathy Engelbert welcoming them to the WNBA. Cameras and equipment were also included so players could participate in the draft and conduct interviews.
Commissioner Engelbert made the draft a family affair. She hung WNBA jerseys around her room, marked the best spots for cameras on the floor with tape, and had her son and daughter act as stagehands as she read the draft picks in real-time from her iPad.
The draft had its solemn moments as the WNBA honored the lives of former NBA commissioner David Stern and legend Kobe Bryant. The league also honored the lives of Gianna Bryant, Alyssa Altobelli, and Payton Chester by naming them as honorary draft picks.
Six days later, the NFL followed up with their own virtual draft.
Prior to the pandemic, the NFL would have held its draft in Las Vegas. The original setup for the 2020 NFL draft included a red carpet stage constructed on top of the Bellagio Fountains and boats for the players and their families to board after getting picked. As expected, all of these plans went away, but the draft still carried a high degree of significance.
The NFL sent their prospective picks technology packages which included lights, microphones, tripods, and two iPhones for streaming their reactions as well as post-draft interviews.
Instead of coming off as a heavily-polished event, the 2020 NFL draft had an incredibly authentic feel. Most of these draft picks were sitting in the houses they grew up in and were surrounded by family. My heartstrings were pulled when a player got their name called and embraced with every loved one in the room. You don't get these kinds of reactions when players have cameras in their face and are being rushed by stagehands to get to their next spot.
There were plenty of other feel-good moments. After being chosen as the No. 25 pick by the San Francisco 49ers, Arizona State University wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk shared a photo of his four-year-old self wearing a 49ers turtleneck, a moment he said was meant to be.
One of the more underrated gems of the NFL's virtual draft was the number of pets that owners, coaches, and draftees alike have in their houses. It was a nice post-draft treat to see the internet rank the best pets of the day.
Given our current circumstances, the virtual draft was the best thing that could happen to us, the WNBA, and the NFL. We were treated to a week of seeing draftees with personality, as well as off-the-cuff moments that could not be fostered in heavily-produced environments. I hope elements of the virtual draft get implemented into future drafts, mostly because it was refreshing to see players take the next step in their careers while having fun. If nothing else, this process makes for great television.
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MIAMI -- The roaring crowd rose as one when Adam Greenberg walked to the plate for the first time in seven years, and Marlins teammates leaning over the dugout railing joined the applause.
Three strikes later, they were cheering still. Greenberg's second chance in the major leagues went a lot better than the first one, even though he struck out.
"It was magical," he said. "The energy in the stadium was something I never experienced, and I don't know if I will ever experience it again. You could just feel the genuine support. It was awesome."
Adam Greenberg bats for the first time since being hit in the head by a pitch in 2005 in his only other MLB appearance. He struck out. Marc Serota/Getty Images
Beaned by the first pitch he saw in the majors in 2005, Greenberg made a comeback Tuesday night and fanned on three pitches as a pinch-hitter for Miami. The Marlins won 4-3 in 11 innings.
Greenberg signed a one-day contract before the game and led off the sixth inning against New York Mets 20-game winner R.A. Dickey, who threw him three consecutive knuckleballs. Greenberg took the first for a strike, then swung at the next two and missed.
Dickey said he treated Greenberg like any other batter, as he had pledged to do entering the outing.
"I wanted him to have his moment. For sure, I tried to give him as much time as I felt like I could before I got on the rubber," Dickey said. "I think the story far transcends the result of the at-bat. Just like I said before, that was important -- for him and me, I think -- for me to treat him like a big leaguer."
The game was Greenberg's first since his major league debut with the Chicago Cubs in 2005, when he was hit in the back of the head by the first pitch he saw -- a 92 mph fastball that derailed his career.
Back in the big leagues at age 31, Greenberg took part in batting practice and then watched the early innings from the bench. After Rob Brantly homered, he received a celebratory chest bump from a grinning Greenberg in the dugout.
By the fifth inning, Greenberg had a bat in his hands as he paced in the dugout. In the sixth, manager Ozzie Guillen sent him up to bat for outfielder Bryan Petersen.
Guillen, a former player, watched as Greenberg walked to the plate and the ballpark shook with a roar.
"You know what went through my mind?" Guillen said. "I said how lucky I was to get 10,000 at-bats in the big leagues."
Greenberg swung under an 80 mph knuckler for strike three, and the crowd groaned, then renewed its cheers as Greenberg returned to the bench. He smiled as he received a hug and back slaps from Jose Reyes, high fives from other teammates and a whisper in the ear from Guillen.
"A lot of mixed emotions there, getting high-fived after a strikeout by the entire team," Greenberg said. "It was different."
When Greenberg slipped his bat into the rack, he was still grinning. The at-bat had lasted 33 seconds.
"It's going to last an eternity for me," he said.
Guillen replaced him in the lineup before the next inning.
The Topps Co. announced via Twitter on Tuesday night that it is issuing an Adam Greenberg Marlins baseball card as part of its 2013 set.
Greenberg said he was overwhelmed by the positive reception from his new teammates, who gave him a pregame rookie hazing in the clubhouse. He donned a USA Speedo and drew playful boos when he sang "Take Me Out To The Ball Game."
"I was completely humiliated, but they were awesome," Greenberg said. "They treated me like a member of their team."
The 5-foot-9 Greenberg said he hoped the game marks only the beginning of a career comeback. He didn't play in the minor leagues this year and hasn't been with a major league organization since 2008, but he still harbors hopes of a big league job.
Greenberg recently played for Israel in the qualifying round of the World Baseball Classic.
"Hopefully there is going to be a lot more of this. This is good stuff," Greenberg said at a pregame news conference. "I want to show everyone I can play, although you can never really truly do that in one at-bat, especially if it ends up being against Dickey."
Several Marlins played with Greenberg in the minors as he struggled to recover from his beaning.
"He was a good player, and for it to be ruined on one pitch is a tough blow, if you will," catcher John Buck said. "But he has fought back. This is one of those good stories for young kids and what baseball is about -- enduring to the end, and making the most of your opportunity."
The Greenberg signing was a rare feel-good story for the last-place Marlins, who have endured the most disappointing season in the franchise's 20-year history.
"I think I've never seen this ballclub more excited than today," Guillen said. "We've been losing so many games we hate each other."
The Marlins gave Greenberg jersey No. 10, a more prestigious number than the No. 66 he recalled wearing in Cubs spring training.
An outfielder, he made his big league debut with the Cubs in Miami on July 9, 2005, and was hit by a pitch thrown by Marlins left-hander Valerio De Los Santos. He sustained a concussion that caused vision problems, vertigo and headaches lasting hours at a time, and it was nearly two years before he regained full health.
"I was concerned more with the quality of my life than playing ball," he said. "It was a tough time."
He married, started a health-supplement business and played in the independent Atlantic League. A recent online campaign known as "One At Bat" lobbied for Greenberg to get a second chance in the majors, and the Marlins last week offered him an opportunity to play in the next-to-last game of their season.
For seven years, Greenberg was one of only two players to be hit by a pitch in his lone big league appearance and never take the field. The other was Fred van Dusen with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1955.
Van Dusen flew down from his home in Franklin, Tenn., to attend Tuesday's game. He threw out the first pitch and joined the rest of the crowd applauding Greenberg's comeback.
"Life throws you curveballs," Greenberg said. "Mine threw me a fastball at 92, and it hit me in the back of the head. I got up from it, and my life is great."
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From the latest issue: South America's extreme terroirs
By Alistair Cooper MW
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Image: from vineyards amid snow-capped peaks, to volcanic terroirs, sub-tropical plains and arid deserts, South America is a continent of diverse and extreme viticulture
The continent's pioneering spirit is still strong, and producers are pushing their vines to the limits in a quest for ever more exhilarating wine styles. Alistair Cooper reports.
THE INTOXICATING LANDSCAPE of South America is diverse and extreme. It is home to the world's longest mountain range, the largest river and its driest desert. It is this thrilling playground that plays host to a growing band of intrepid winemakers who are stepping into the unknown in the pursuit of uniqueness and freshness. In recent years, new (and existing) regions have been explored at a backbreaking pace and boundaries have been pushed – with fascinating and exhilarating results.
Outside these wild extremes lie swathes of vineyards in established regions with proven capability for quality wines. One may wonder, why risk moving beyond their relative security into the great wild unknown? Winemaker Marcelo Retamal explains: 'If you consider the great wines of the world – and I don't mean the most expensive – the most exciting wines are from areas that require risk-taking, always those that have good and bad years.' He adds: 'The low-risk areas often produce uninspiring wines. I also believe the best areas have winter snow, which allows complete vine dormancy.'
At altitude
Retamal is winemaker at Viñedos de Alcohuaz, Chile's highest commercially planted vineyard at 2,200m. The vines are located high in the Elqui Valley, known for its limpid, crystalline skies, which have seen it become a mecca for stargazers and UFO hunters alike. Here they farm 10-year-old Grenache, Malbec, Petite Sirah and Syrah on steep granitic and volcanic soils.
Planting at high altitude and with such clear skies brings challenges, explains Retamal: 'Being closer to the sky means the grape skins are considerably thicker, which in turn gives a greater concentration of everything: aromas, flavours, colour.' Surely this is a positive? 'It is, absolutely,' he replies, 'but it is also complicated. The grapes must be of impeccable quality as the skins contain not only the good, but also the bad. Any bad in there, and your wines will really show you up.'
Retamal tells of other challenges, including frost, snow and lack of available labour: 'In October 2015, heavy snowfall saw us lose 80% of production, and we still felt the effects the following year when production was 40% down. Everything is hard here!' he chuckles stoically.
Tasting the wines, I'm left in no doubt that his efforts are worth the painstaking dedication. The altitude also brings vast diurnal temperature differences, which help maintain acidity levels in the grapes.
These wines crackle with an electric acidity that underpins a dense structure of vibrant, graphite-laden dark fruits. The challenges are great, but the rewards are often greater.
A new venture – El Escorial, located 500km south of Elqui – has just bottled the first cuvée of its new Cornisa label, from an experimental vineyard in Río Colorado, Aconcagua Valley. Planted in 2012 in conjunction with the government agency CORFO, the vineyard is the region's highest at 1,600m. 'One of the biggest challenges is getting to the vineyard – it is totally isolated,' says owner Rodrigo Espinosa. 'A treacherous 10km mountain road with steep slopes on either side is always followed by a deep sigh of relief upon arrival!' The frost, snow and lack of electricity all pose additional major challenges.
Location aside, what makes this project so compelling is its forward thinking and experimental nature. Six grape varieties were initially planted, on two different rootstocks, with a further 'control' planted on its own rootstock. The aim is twofold: firstly, to find the best grapes and rootstocks for the site; secondly, to create a nursery with both genetic plant material and rootstocks that are perfectly adapted to cool-climate altitude viticulture. Thus they will become the nursery of choice for the increasing number of wineries looking to plant at altitude. 'We have already discarded Carmenere, as it fails to ripen here, and Chardonnay and Muscat were too vulnerable to frost, being early-ripening varieties. The best results have been with Syrah and Malbec,' explains Espinosa. Having tasted a sample of the first bottling of 2015 Cornisa, the signs are certainly positive.
Image: at 2,200m, Viñedos de Alcohuaz in Elqui Valley is Chile's highest commercially planted vineyard
On the other side of the Andes, the rate of change in Argentina's Uco Valley has been nothing short of astonishing. When Nicolás Catena first planted vines in Gualtallary (at 1,500m) in the 1990s, most thought the region was too extreme for grapes even to ripen. Fast-forward 20 years, and Gualtallary along with nearby Paraje Altamira, rightly lay claim to being Argentina's grands crus. 'The third and oldest terrace at Altamira is very extreme,' explains Leo Erazo, winemaker at Altos las Hormigas. 'The rocks and boulders left from the Tunuyán river after the last glacial period here are huge – it takes an incredible amount of work to move them to easy feat.' On how these terroirs shape the wines, Erazo replies: 'The rocks are covered in a white calcium carbonate paste. This gives the wines an intensity and a chiselled, fine-grained tannic structure.'
Matías Michelini, one of the three brothers heading Gualtallary-based Zorzal, who also owns Passionate Wines, says 'extreme terroirs give unique wines of personality. These places are never easy to work, but they give so much more pleasure'. Michelini has recently planted Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as part of a new project (Clima Limite) at 2,000m in Tupungato. 'There is no electricity, and only natural meltwater from the snow. This is a quest for elegance, freshness and expression.'
More than 1,000km northwards, Cafayate is home to the world's highest commercial vineyard. Colomé's Altura Máxima, planted at 3,100m, is located high in the mountainous desert. Winemaker Thibaut Delmotte tells of the considerable challenges: 'Both spring and autumn frosts are a huge danger. The fourhour drive from the winery on dust tracks meant we had to build roads that could take trucks. We installed a hydroelectric turbine to give us power.' And it's not just the climate that poses problems. 'In spring the vines are the only green material in the area, then at veraison the grapes are the only sweet fruit. We face attacks from ants, birds, rabbits – all sorts,' he explains.
So what is the end result of such extremes on the wine? 'Our flagship Altura Máxima Malbec is almost black in colour, due to the UV rays and solar radiation that thickens the skins. The concentration is phenomenal, but there is a freshness, florality and minerality that comes with the altitude.'
Desert challenges
Below: Ventisquero's Tara vineyards are planted in saline soils in Chile's cool but arid Atacama desert
Chile's Atacama desert, the driest place on earth, is the unlikely home to arguably Chile's most innovative and unlikely venture. 'We have one of the rarest terroirs in the world – a cool-climate desert,' says Felipe Tosso, winemaker at Tara, Ventisquero's quirky project. He currently makes three wines, based on Chardonnay, Syrah and Pinot Noir. 'Despite being in the desert, we are just 24km from the coast,' explains Tosso. 'A dense fog, the Camanchaca, covers the sky every day until midday before strong winds reveal crystal blue skies. Maximum daytime temperatures never exceed 26°C, so it is cooler than parts of the Casablanca Valley!'
One of the biggest challenges here is the extremely saline and low-nutrient soils. So much so that the vines died in their first year. Adapting irrigation techniques and planting densities have mitigated these challenges. 'Making wine here is liking making wine on Mars,' quips Tosso. To maximise site expression, the wines have no additions and are kept on their lees without any fining or filtration. The result is a fascinating blend of turbid fruit, with a distinct salinity, vinosity and stunning textural complexity.
Image: De Martino's Pucon vineyard on the slopes of the Villarrica volcano in Chile's southern Araucanía region at 40°S
Climate change is one of the major reasons that wine regions are expanding southwards – on both sides of the Andes. A host of established Chilean wineries have been experimenting below the country's 40th parallel. Isla de Maipo-based producer De Martino recently lost a vineyard due to drought in the northern region of Limarí – 'it simply dried up', says Sebastián De Martino – so has planted Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling on the slopes of the Villarrica volcano in the southerly Araucanía region. 'Since we planted in 2014 we have dealt with the eruption of the volcano, severe frost and the constant risk of the neighbours' cows destroying the vineyard!'
But no one has been more ambitious than Undurraga's Chile Chico experimental vineyard – the world's most southerly vineyard at 46°S. 'We were looking for a special spot to produce a Pinot Noir at 12% alcohol,' explains winemaker Rafael Urrejola. 'We achieved it, making a great bottling of beautifully structured wine. But unfortunately we went too far, as it could only ripen once every five years. We are experimenting in the same region and are confident that in time we can get the required consistency.'
The desire, drive and momentum is such a positive step forward for the historically risk-averse Chilean wine industry. Other projects of note include Casa Silva's 20ha project in Lago Ranco at 40°S, as well as Villaseñor's Pinot Noir plantings in Puelo – claimed to be the southernmost commercial vineyard in Chile at 41°S. Over in Argentina, meanwhile, a project founded by Alejandro Bulgheroni in Paso del Sarmiento, Chubut province, promises much. At 45°S, consultants Pedro Parra and Alberto Antonini have planted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Parra believes this could be one of South America's greatest undeveloped terroirs.
Brazilian ventures
Adopting extreme and innovative viticultural practices has been key to allowing quality winemaking in two of Brazil's most exciting ventures. The semi-tropical state of São Paolo is home to Guaspari Vineyards. 'It is never cold enough for vine dormancy here, so the vine has two cycles,' explains Marina Guaspari. 'Using the double-pruning technique, we can transfer the harvest from summer to winter, and vinify the grapes from the cooler dry season. The second cycle is used to form the branches that will produce grapes in the next cycle.'
Founded in 2006, the first wines were released in 2015 to wide acclaim. Guaspari describes protecting the vines as a 'tropical adventure', adding: 'Every year we have encountered new challenges – leaf-eating ants, toucans and monkeys have all taken a shine to our grapes. We have developed a special net to protect the grapes at harvest time.'
Deep in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, Chilean national Mario Geisse has established himself as one of Brazil's finest sparkling winemakers. Having faced problems with vine fungal infections, Geisse pioneered a system to tackle this without the use of pesticides, called Thermo Pest Control. 'Through repeated applications of a strong wind heated to more than 120°C using a fan driven through the vineyard, we stress the plants without damaging them,' he explains. 'This increases the production of phytoalexins, which help them to fight micro-organisms.'
Extreme terroirs come in many different guises, and each produces its own unique challenges and risks. 'It is the challenges that keep me young and stimulated,' says Argentina's Michelini. The risks often bring significant rewards, as Brazil's Guaspari confirms: 'We always dreamed about making a great wine that could become a source of pride for our country. We believe we've planted the seed for the next generations to have a new vision about our region and Brazilian wine.'
This pioneering spirit abounds in today's South American wine industry – a new vision that's a welcome addition to this fascinatingly vibrant and ever-changing land of plenty.
Alistair Cooper worked for wineries in Chile and Argentina before moving back to the UK. Now a wine writer, broadcaster and consultant, he is currently completing his Master of Wine research paper
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This is the second time the Yorkshire based company has received the award, made in honour of the Queen's birthday and recognises an overall growth in earnings of 117% over a 3 year period.
JSR's success is a result of focusing on key pork eating regions of Asia and Eastern Europe, which between them consume over half the world's pork. Sales to China have driven the growth over the last 3 years with a series of multi-million pound contracts culminating with a Joint Venture Nucleus agreement with HBCOF in Hubei province in 2011.
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You know Frank—he's been writing about menswear, sales, television, new shops, the recession, Lisa Loeb, the Golden Girls and getting blasted for Racked for over two years. Well, we think it's time you got to know him and his quirky-irreverent views on life and fashion even better with his column: Love, Frank. Taking the form of an open letter and always signed with love, Frank will rant about whatever style-related conundrum he encounters in a given week. So buckle your two-toned leather Moschino belts, folks, it's going to be ? Something.
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Dear Potential Fasters and Cleansers,
I recently partook in a three day juice fast—a fashion industry rite of passage. Signing on, along with a fairly large group of coworkers, for three days and three nights without solid food, caffeine, or wine.
Why? Because everyone's doing them and they come in such chic little bottles! Also, health and stuff.
You might think a group fast in an office environment would be a mistake. And that multiple despondent, starving, unbalanced lunatics embarking on a detox would cause, to say the very least, friction at the office. Think about it: The bitchiness! The bathroom lines! And, it's worth mentioning, what about refrigerator space?
The issues were certainly addressed. It was determined that having "everyone act bitchy but looking fabulous" would be a nice change—that it "would be like working at Vogue!" Also, Office Services cleaned out the refrigerator.
The experience was, for me at least, extremely positive.
We went with the Cooler Cleanse, rather than the more ubiquitous Blueprint Cleanse, for a couple of reasons. One, there is a bit more juice variety—ten or so rather than only six. Also, it's a few bucks cheaper and they offer a group discount. Money talks.
Finally, Salma Hayek co-founded the Cooler Cleanse. And she's married to Francois-Henri Pinault, the chief executive of PPR. So, in a way, the Cooler Cleanse is like the Balenciaga of juice fasts.
(Go with it.)
Anyway, we embarked upon our journey towards dewy, enlightened health on a Monday.
Most of us laid off meat and dairy and carbs and caffeine and booze the preceding Wednesday or Thursday; a few of us did not. One of those who did not? They took ill and had a car service drive them home—to central Jersey. A few other individuals had some issues with the green juices, some discomfort, some major yuck moments. But, let's be real—if you don't like eating kale you're not going to like drinking it (especially on day three—once the juices start separating and tasting flat). This, to be sure, is not for everybody.
Each day you start off with a sweet green juice—kale and stuff, sweetened with apple and lemon. You're not going to love it at first sip—but it is quite tasty. Sweet greens are followed, two hours later, by your fun juice of the day: Pineapple ginger (so sweet) or grapefruit and mint (delightfully tart) or watermelon and mint (I feel like this would have been the favorite if watermelon were in season. In February it just tasted kind of gray.) The third juice is hardcore—it's a chunky green mess of dandelion, parsley, kale, cucumber, spinach and watercress. With just a hint of pear to keep you from gagging. It was fine. And it sort of tasted like aloe.
Two hours after the green monster there's a nice break: Spicy lemonade (amazing) or coconut water (almost decadent). Dinner is a beet-based blend with apples and carrots. It's very, very beety. And, finally, about two hours before bed, you get your "steak and champagne:" The nut milks. There are two options, a cashew milk or a Brazilian nut milk—sweetened with dates and vanilla bean. The Brazilian nut milk is good; the cashew nut milk is life-changing. Like eye-rolling in the back of your head life-changing. Like, who-needs-real-food life-changing.
Each has over 800 calories and more than 75 grams of fat (how many effing nuts do they pack into those bottles?)
In between you're welcome to have as much green and herbal tea and water you can stomach.
It's not as bad as it sounds—yes, I was hungry. But not in a gnawing, horrible way. Waking up was a breeze; energy was abundant; almost all of us lost a few pounds. My skin stayed exactly the same.
There were no screaming matches at the office. There was, however, some over-sharing in terms of, uh, elimination. And, considering we acted all high and mighty for three days, and took over the entire refrigerator and the entire recycling bin and talked of little else, the non-fasters were mostly supportive (some snickering happened—which is totally fair).
One sort-of disappointment: Many people who partake in these things report being enlightened. They report changing their lives for the better. They report long term lifestyle changes ? I'm still waiting for that bit of change inspiration (changepiration?).
Yes, I certainly took my time in terms of going back to eating normally. In fact, the first day or two I couldn't finish even a modest meal. But, that feeling is fleeting—unfortunately very, very fleeting. I'll leave it there.
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Q: upload image reactjs / nodejs error Hi I'm trying to upload an image with reactjs, when I upload the image in console.log from nodejs. I get an empty array
Any suggestions
component reactjs
export default class Categoria extends Component {
    constructor(props) {
        super(props);
        this.state= {}
        this.handleSubmit=this.handleSubmit.bind(this)
    }

    render(){
        return (
            <form onSubmit={this.handleSubmit.bind(this)}  encType="multipart/form-data">
                <input type="file" onClick={this.handleImageChange.bind(this)}   name="photo" />
                <button type="submit">upload picture </button>
            </form>
        )
    }
    handleImageChange(e) {
        this.setState({photo: e.target.files[0]});
    }
    handleSubmit(e) {
        e.preventDefault()
        axios.post("x/photos", this.state.photo)
        .then((response) =>{
            console.log(response.data)
        })
        .catch((err)=>{
          console.log(err)
        })
    }
}

// router nodejs
router.post('/x/photos', function(req, res){
    console.log(req.body.photo)
}

A: I do not think you will get an image like req.body.photo. Use https://www.npmjs.com/package/multer to upload documents

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Freddy B
A Semi-Autobiography of a Young Man Named Frederic Walton Harris, Sr.
by Yvonne Stevens Walton Harris
Freddy B found himself incarcerated at North Central Juvenile Correctional Center in Logansport, Indiana. Freddy B tells the life and times of teenager Frederic Walton Harris, Sr. and how he became known as the thug, Freddy B. Follow his journey from start to finish as he details his personal ordeal accepting his inherent "good" side while fighting his environmentally-learned "bad" side through his journal writings while incarcerated. Freddy B is riveting detail and action set on fire revealing the nature of a teenager living a life of crime. What made him go wrong?
Freddy B robbed an elderly woman with the aid of a stun gun. Freddy B stole cars. Freddy B treated his women in a non-sympathetic way. Freddy B got caught with another man's woman. Freddy B found himself incarcerated at North Central Juvenile Correctional Center in Logansport, Indiana. Freddy B tells the life and times of teenager Frederic Walton Harris, Sr. and how he became known as the thug, Freddy B. Follow his journey from start to finish as he details his personal ordeal accepting his inherent "good" side while fighting his environmentally-learned "bad" side through his journal writings while incarcerated. What sustained Freddy B as he suffered the embarrassment and breakdown of "punishment," "211," and "SEG"? Experience his change through the help of his devoted and loving parents, his teacher whom he grew to love as a second mother, and his counselor whom he was at odds with from the start. How did Freddy B turn his attitude and outlook around never to return to a life of crime? Freddy B is riveting detail and action set on fire revealing the nature of a teenager living a life of crime. What made him go wrong?
Yvonne Stevens Walton Harris and her husband, Frederick Harris reside in the suburbs of Indianapolis, Indiana. Mrs. Harris holds a bachelor's degree in General Studies from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis and has won a prestigious award for her writing from the Department of Afro Studies at IUPUI. She is a lifetime Gamma Phi Delta sorority sister in good standing. Dedicated to her spiritual home at Eastside Baptist Church for the past 52 years, Mrs. Harris is the assistant secretary of the Sunday School, President of the Missionary Ministry and secretary of the monthly Leadership meetings. Mrs. Harris continues to advocate for all children as a substitute teacher in the Washington Township Public School System. She is a devoted wife and grandmother to her grandson Frederic Walton Harris, Jr., age 12 and granddaughter Kiarah Yvonne Harris, age 11, whom she loves dearly.


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Alabama Basketball Lands 4-Star Guard Rylan Griffen
The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball program stays hot on the recruiting trail after Rylan Griffen announced his commitment to Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide. Griffen is a 4-star shooting guard out of Richardson, TX., he is considered the No. 5 shooting guard in the class and the No. 6 player in the state of Texas according to the 247Sports Composite.
Alabama Basketball Honors Superfan Ahead of Season Opener
The No. 14 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team will open its 2021-22 season at home Tuesday night at Coleman Coliseum. The Tide will host Louisiana Tech at 8 p.m. and prior to the evening's contest the program will honor the superfan Luke Ratliff.
Keon Ellis and JD Davison Steal the Show at Tide Tipoff 2021
Excitement was in the air in Foster Auditorium as the Alabama men's and women's basketball program celebrated Tide Tipoff 2021. Shooting contests, skills competitions and James Spann stimulated the Crimson Tide faithful who are excited for the new season to get started.
Happy Birthday Nate Oats
Happy birthday Nate Oats! Happy birthday Nate G-oats! The third year Alabama Crimson Tide basketball coach turns 47 years old today and all of Alabama nation celebrates him. Oats has brought his "blue-collar" basketball to Tuscaloosa and turned the Alabama program into one of the hottest programs in the nation.
Greg Byrne Comments On Coleman Coliseum Renovations
Is Coleman Coliseum's Renovation still on schedule?
Alabama Women's Basketball Picked for Nine National Television Broadcasts
You can catch the Tide online through the SEC Network Plus starting Nov. 9, as they host the Charleston Southern Buccaneers for the first regular season game of the season.
Timothy Bowens
Nate Oats Encouraged By Freshman Heading into 2021-22 Season
Coach Oats said he believes these three freshmen, after seeing what they are capable of in such a short amount of time in practice, will have a chance to really help the team this spring.
Jade Koscinski
Alabama Basketball Celebrates Tide Tipoff to Start Season
The Alabama Crimson Tide men's and women's basketball programs are set to celebrate the start of their respective seasons with the Tide Tipoff event. The event, which features both Nate Oats and Kristy Curry's programs will be held on Friday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. CT in Foster Auditorium.
Joshua Primo Shines in NBA Preseason Debut
Former Alabama guard Joshua Primo had an impressive showing in his NBA preseason debut on Monday.
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Alabama Hoops Announces Non Conference Slate For 2021-22 Season
The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball program faces high expectations as the Tide enters year three under head coach Nate Oats. With a few months until the start of the season, the Alabama athletic department announced the Tide's non-conference basketball schedule.


We offer a wide range of Membership options including Full, Academy, Flexi, Trial, Social and Corporate. If you're not sure whether golf is for you, why not try one of the low cost options first? Most fees can be paid by monthly direct debit if you wish.
If you're new to the game, no need to be nervous – you're definitely among friends at Chestfield.
Chestfield is keen to encourage its younger membership and offers a competitive rate for those aged between 18 and 29. This rate applies whether or not you have been a junior member of the Club.
All benefits of full membership. Not eligible to vote at any meetings or elections.
Able to play after 2 pm (1st April-30th September) and 12 noon (1st October to 31st March).
Open to Practising Members of the Police, Ambulance or Fire Services.
Chestfield has an extremely active junior section and we are always keen to encourage new young members. The annual fee enables the juniors to play virtually every day and they even have their own reserved tee time every Sunday. There are competitions throughout the year and junior clinics are available through the Junior Academy.
If you have been a junior member you are able to take advantage of this category of membership while you are in further full time education.


NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that DEVONTA DUNN, age 24, of Baton Rouge, pleaded guilty Friday, February 15, 2019 to a one-count indictment charging him with trafficking 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A).
According to court documents, Dunn was arrested at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport after he arrived from Los Angeles with nearly four kilograms of methamphetamine hidden inside snack food boxes in his checked bag. DUNN pleaded guilty to possessing with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, for which he faces a term of imprisonment of at least ten years and up to life, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and at least five years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
Judge Milazzo set sentencing for Wednesday, May 15, 2019.
United States Attorney Strasser praised the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, and Kenner Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Sandman is in charge of the prosecution.


The source also said there was an outstanding food subsidy bill amounting to about 560 billion rupees that still has to be settled by the finance ministry.
NEW DELHI: Food ministry wants 1.40 trillion rupees ($20.40 billion) in subsidies for the next fiscal year, a rise of 13 percent from the previous year, to run a mammoth food welfare programme after two successive droughts, said a senior government official.
Although Prime Minister Narendra Modi is implementing the expensive food welfare plan approved by his predecessor Manmohan Singh, his government is trying to rein in overall subsidies to focus on investment in manufacturing and infrastructure.
"In its previous budget, the government had allocated 1.24 trillion rupees as food subsidy for 2015/16 but we now need 1.40 trillion for next year. Let's see what's in store for us in the budget," the source, who did not wish to be named, told Reuters.
On Monday, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will present his annual budget for the 2016/17 fiscal year starting in April.
The source also said there was an outstanding food subsidy bill amounting to about 560 billion rupees that still has to be settled by the finance ministry. The ministry expects the subsidy bills could be staggered over next 2-3 years.
The previous Congress-led government approved the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in August 2013. India's 29 states and seven union territories had to implement it within a year.
After missing several deadlines, most Indian states will roll out the NFSA, which promises ultra-cheap rice and wheat to 67 percent of India's 1.2 billion people, from April 1.


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Q: Accessing two databases I have two databases on my server, and wanted to know is there a way to access both databases from wordpress?  My thought is adding the second set of credentials to the wp-config.php.

A: You can easily set up another $wpdb object to access your other database.
$mydb = new wpdb(DB_USER, DB_PASSWORD, DB_NAME, DB_HOST);
var_dump($mydb);

That, of course, uses the default connection credentials but if you defined different constants and used those, is should work just fine.
If this other database is not a WordPress database, you won't have some of the functionality offered by the wpdb class but the basics should work if you write the SQL.


"Practice makes Perfect" is an adage many will know. However, sometimes, no matter how much you practice with your child, he/she does not improve. This undoubtedly causes frustration and impatience. In these cases, the lack of improvement can usually be attributed to a weak understanding of the core P4 Math strategies.
As primary school students progress through the years, the number of problem sum strategies they learn will increase significantly. Students often find it challenging to understand all of them in such a limited span of time. However, most of the problem sum strategies are being built upon and extended from their fundamental forms since Primary 4. There are many more strategies but before they move on to Primary 5, it will be beneficial to understand three of them; "Fraction of remainder", "Difference unchanged" and "Gap and difference".
It will be good to start with reviewing the fundamentals before progressing to Primary 5, where the "Fraction of remainder" problem type will diversify into at least four more types.
The "Difference unchanged" strategy is demonstrated in an age concept question. A student may fail to see the point that the age difference between any two people always remains the same.
"Gap and Difference" strategy contains the widest variety of questions throughout primary school math as the syllabus goes on further into Primary 5 and 6. Strengthening the understanding of this strategy during Primary 4 will equip students with the ability to handle those questions and strategies which build upon it.
Our teacher, Xavier will guide you through using these 3 important Math Strategies to solve the questions Primary 4 students commonly struggle with. Click here to find out more.


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Q: JavaFx2 or ScalaFx + Akka How to run Akka actors in a JavaFX/ScalaFX Application ?
(This is an update of question based on the first answers)
Is the solution to share the same execution context? Meaning having the Actors dispatchers based on the JavaFx ExecutorService ? (The one with which on which it runs UI manipulation code)
Does that mean one agent would represent the UI and be able to manipulate it ? I mean because suggested below if a couple of actor are on the UI ExecutorService, doesn't that mean share a state between agent (the object being the UI)?
Can 2 actors communicate while being on different executor services? I'm asking this because from what is suggested below, some agent would be on the UI Executor Service while other not.
Finally, why using akka as is, with its on Executor context different and using Platform.runLater, might have some consequence on the performance of the UI. I this pose the question of multiple executor service on the same application: Is that bad?

A: There are a couple of things you need to consider when using multiple threads in JavaFX:

*

*Any code that ends up touching the scene graph (e.g. by updating data that is bound to controls) must be wrapped in Platform.runLater. If you use the built-in multi-threading API in JavaFX (i.e. Task and Service) this will be done automatically, but if you use any other multi-threading utility you must do it yourself.

*Your multi-threading utility (i.e. Akka) must (I think) somehow be told to leave some room for the JavaFX event thread. If you look at the source for Service you see that they take quite some care when configuring the executor. I'm not sure about the details of this, but when I experimented with using Scala's Futures with JavaFX, I observed some unresponsiveness in the UI when using the default ExecutionContext, that disappeared when I used a custom one based on the Service implementation.
There is no support in ScalaFX (or any other toolkit as far as I know) for working with either Scala Futures or Akka in a way that lets you forget about the two points above, but it would surely be interesting to look into.

A: Here is the gist about akka actors that can be run on the Swing or JavaFX thread. It is a convenient, copy-pastable extension of Victor Klang's Swing Actors based on Rüdiger's answer.

A: *

*Futures

The best way to use scala Futures together with a single-threaded toolkit such as JavaFX would be to define an executor that allows you to execute futures or actors on the thread of the UI Toolkit.
The same problem exists for Swing, which also requires updates to happen on the swing thread. Viktor Klang came up with the following solution Swing Execution Context. Here it is translated for JavaFX:
import akka.dispatch.ExecutionContext
import javafx.application.Platform
import java.util.concurrent.Executor

//
object JavaFXExecutionContext {
  implicit val javaFxExecutionContext: ExecutionContext = ExecutionContext.fromExecutor(new Executor {
  def execute(command: Runnable): Unit = Platform.runLater(command)
  })
}

You would use it like this:
// import the default ec
import scala.concurrent.ExecutionContext.Implicits.global
// define the JavaFX ec so we can use it explicitly
val fxec = JavaFXExecutionContext.javaFxExecutionContext
future {
  // some asynchronous computation, running on the default
  // ForkJoin ExecutionContext because no ec is passed
  // explicitly
}.map(result => {
  // update JavaFX components from result
  // This will run in the JavaFX thread.
  // Check Platform.isFxApplicationThread() to be sure!
})(fxec)

The pipeline of futures can be very complex, as long as the step(s) that interact with JavaFX components are all running on the JavaFX ExecutionContext.
Note: it is up to you whether you make the ForkJoin ec the default and pass the JavaFX ec explicitly or vice versa. It might be a good idea to make the JavaFX ec the default to prevent errors and mark the parts that can run asynchronously explicitly with the ForkJoin ec.

*

*Actors

For integrating an Actor based system with a single-threaded UI toolkit there is also a solution. See Swing Actors. All you have to do is to replace the
SwingUtilities.invokeLater(command)

with
Platform.runLater(command)

and you're good to go!

*

*When to use which

If you have a big UI application and just want to spin off some asynchronous operations (loading a file or doing some computation), the futures-based approach is probably preferable. But be careful not to do any interaction (neither read nor write) with JavaFX components in the futures that run asynchronously on the default execution context.
If you have a large actor based system and just want to attach an UI to some parts, having a few actors that run on the JavaFX thread is probably preferable. YMMV.


Apple's 'Find My Friends' Social Service Coming Soon To iCloud?
A report published by 9to5Mac reveals a very interesting feature which could soon by making to iCloud before its pubic launch in the next couple of months. Initially discovered in iOS 4.3 SDK, more evidence regarding Apple's 'Find My Friends' social service has been found inside HTML code of MobileMe / iCloud website. The code suggests that the service may allow iOS users to "follow" or "unfollow" their contacts much like Twitter. This will give user's followers access to information such as his location, a custom profile, his Game Center stats and any other stuff linked to his Apple ID. It is also quite likely that 'Find my Friends' integrates with a user's Twitter login.
Besides having your friends or family member on a map for interaction, perhaps the most interesting part about Apple's once planned – or upcoming – Find my Friends social network is that it ties right into Apple's new iCloud and iOS 5 Photo Stream service.
However, since there is no official work from Apple as yet regarding any iOS-based social service and also the fact that this code first appeared back in iOS 4.3, it could suggest that Apple might have decided to eventually scrap the project. What do you think?


Palestinian officials have been invited to a US conference on the Middle East hosted by Poland next week, a senior American official said on Friday, but top Palestinian officials said they would not attend.
The senior administration official told reporters White House senior adviser Jared Kushner would discuss plans for peace between the Palestinians and Israelis at the event.
Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas has called on the US to reverse its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and cuts in aid to the Palestinians, saying these had undermined efforts to reach a two-state solution to the longstanding conflict.
"As noted we have asked the Palestinian Authority to send representatives to this event," the US official said.
Kushner, who is US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, "will discuss the administration's efforts to advance peace between Israel and the Palestinians and also take questions from the audience," the official noted.
"We would very much welcome the Palestinian Authority's perspectives during the discussion, but I do want to emphasize this is not a negotiation but a discussion, and we look forward to fostering a constructive conversation in Warsaw," he added.
Chief PA negotiator Saeb Erekat quickly rejected the invitation, writing on Twitter: "Regarding statements that we have been invited, we can say that only today there was some contact from the Polish side.
In a separate tweet, Hussein Al-Sheikh, a senior PA official, also rejected the invitation, saying only the Palestine Liberation Organization could speak on behalf of the Palestinian people.
Kushner has been working on a peace plan for more than a year. The Warsaw event will be one of the first occasions where he will discuss the plan publicly, although he is not expected to reveal any details.
The State Department has said more than 40 countries will attended the conference in Warsaw from Feb. 12 to 14.


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Spot is a Real World Interface robot with a one foot diameter
three-wheeled base and an enclosure for housing twelve sonar
transducers, a power supply, a backplane, an interface board, a sonar
controller board and a 68000 microcomputer.

The base has its own microcontroller which accepts translational
and rotational position, velocity and acceleration commands and two
lead-acid gel cells for power supply.

All its three wheels always face the same direction, so does the
enclosure cage to preserve the relative position of sonar transducers.
Thus, a sonar transducer assigned to be the frontal one is always
facing the direction the robot is facing.

Its twelve sonar sensors are arranged uniformly in a ring at a height
of approximately one foot from the ground. The other sensors Spot has
are the current and voltage sensors located in the base. The current
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