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Silicon Safe (Cambridge and Adastral Park, UK), the cyber security company, has been awarded a £25,000 Proof of Market grant by the UK's innovation agency, formerly known as the Technology Strategy Board (TSB). This award will help fund market research into market requirements for protection against the theft of usernames, passwords, biometric data and other sensitive or critical data.
In April 2013, ex-Citrix duo Dr Will Harwood and Roger Gross invented a hardware-based authentication appliance specifically designed to protect logon credentials. Secrets are isolated at the hardware level – they can be stored and checked for accuracy, but it is impossible to steal them over a network connection to the appliance.
Silicon Safe was recognized with a runner-up prize in the Tech Trailblazers awards in 2015.
The company is headquartered in St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge and has its technical facilities at Innovation Martlesham, Adastral Park, Martlesham.


Ansel Elgort wears Blue Stars American USA Flag Wayfarer Sunglasses in Baby Driver.
Ansel Elgort wears several pair of sunglasses, including these cheap Blue Stars American USA Flag Wayfarer Sunglasses in Baby Driver (2017).
The sunglasses have a classic Wayfarer shape, and American flag design, including red and white stripes on the sides and blue with white stars on the front of the frame.
These glasses are available on eBay for $12.99 in a pack of three or for only $7.99 on Amazon.
In the same film, Ansel also wears a pair of black Wayfarer style sunglasses, black Persol PO3132 folding sunglasses and a pair that looks like ic! berlin sunglasses. Other main characters that wear eyeglasses and sunglasses are Kevin Spacey and Jamie Foxx (more about their sunglasses soon here on Sunglasses ID).


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FORCLIME news
Synchronization of the 2022 work plan with the conservation center (BBKSDA) of West Papua
In an effort to harmonize its 2022 work plan, FORCLIME, working in conjunction with the West Papua Natural Resources Conservation Center (BBKSDA), held a coordination meeting on 19 January 2022. The online meeting was opened by the Head of BBKSDA, Mr. Budi Mulyanto, S.Pd., M .Pd. and featured discussions of five priority activities that will be implemented on a joint basis throughout 2022, including: long-term management plans, inventory of potential carbon and priority wildlife, capacity building of BBKSDA staff and Forest Farmers Groups (KTH), inventory and verification of high conservation value areas lying outside conservation areas, and the publication and promotion of activities within the working area. FORCLIME will be supporting activities in the designated pilot districts of South Sorong and Tambrauw.
Melanesia Brigite Boseren, Junior Adviser for Rural Livelihood, Forest Management and Conservation
Nita Yohana, Adviser for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for West Papua Province
Mohammad Sidiq, Strategic Area Manager for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for Papua and West Papua Provinces
Created: Wednesday, 19 January 2022
Coordination meeting prepares work programme for Social Forestry Working Group in West Papua
In order to follow up on the results of the performance evaluation of the Social Forestry Working Group (Pokja PPS) that was recently conducted, the West Papua Provincial Forestry Service held a coordination meeting with members of the West Papua PPS on 12 January 2022 at the office of the Protection Forest Management Unit (KPHL), Unit XII Manokwari, West Papua. The meeting, which was opened by the Head of Forest Development and Social Forestry for the West Papua Provincial Forestry Service, Yunus Krey, S.Hut., M.Sc., discussed the 2022 Pokja PPS programme plan and the financing scheme for its implementation. During the meeting, FORCLIME facilitated the preparation process for the Pokja PPS West Papua work programme through the provision of a programme matrix, and also took on the role of facilitator.
The Pokja PPS work programme refers to Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 09/2021 on the Implementation of Social Forestry. The Pokja PPS comprises five main outputs, specifically:
1. Capacity building.
2. Preparation of Social Forestry working areas.
3. Social Forestry business facilities after the securing of licenses.
4. Management of the PESONA MART Social Forestry product gallery.
5. The secretariat.
The work programme will be finalized online on Thursday, 20 January 2022 during a meeting that will be facilitated by FORCLIME.
Created: Tuesday, 18 January 2022
Central Sulawesi Social Forestry Working Group to optimize its role in effort to accelerate its programme achievements
After almost two years of inactivity, the Central Sulawesi Social Forestry Working Group (Pokja PS) held a coordinating Workshop on the Evaluation and Optimization of the Role of the Social Forestry Working Group on 13 - 14 January 2022 in Palu, Central Sulawesi. The meeting, which was initiated by the Central Sulawesi Forestry Service and supported by FORCLIME, aimed to evaluate and optimize the role of Pokja PS in an effort to accelerate the achievements of various social forestry programmes that are being implemented across Central Sulawesi. The meeting, which was opened by the Head of the Forestry Service, Dr Ir. H. Nahardi, MM, IPU, also discussed the work programme of the Social Forestry Working Group (PS) and its implementation.
The meeting proved to be surprisingly dynamic after almost two years without any coordination and various topics were discussed including the following:
1. The importance of the role of social forestry (PS) in relation to the handling of tenure conflicts.
2. Pokja PS's Business Development Division and a Mentoring Division, which are important bodies that require knowledge of the physical conditions of locations in order to facilitate communities.
3. Pokja PS is not only used as a means of access but also as a communication tool.
4. The need to create an information system and report or evaluate PS Pokja through various applications.
5. Mutual understanding between social forestry groups will be required in order to accelerate the development of social forestry group (KPS) businesses.
6. In the future, Pokja will address the implementation of empowerment and is expected to contribute to reducing poverty rates within the community in line with a directive issued by the Governor of Central Sulawesi.
7. The Center for Social Forestry and Environmental Partnership (BPSKL) is expected to be able to communicate with forest management units (KPH) in relation to mentoring programmes, as well as provide assistance in relation to tools/materials so that they are both appropriate and on target.
The follow-up to this workshop will address the Pokja PS membership for the 2022 - 2023 period; as well as the formulation of an Expert Team that will help to finalize an action plan document that will subsequently be submitted to the Governor; and finally, stakeholder mapping aimed at helping the Social Forestry Working Group achieve its work programmes.
"Synergy, communication, coordination and a clear delineation of roles between the central and local governments and community institutions as regards the management of Social Forestry are very much needed, especially for independent communities working through Pokja PS," affirmed the Head of Extension for Community Empowerment and Customary Forests at the Forestry Service of Central Sulawesi, Ir. Mohammad Rizal Budjang, MM.
Fikty Aprilinayati, Adviser for Sustainable Forest Management and Biosphere Reserve Management
Ismet Khaeruddin, Senior Advisor for the Biodiversity Focal Point for the KFW Forest Program 3 and Provincial Coordinator for Central Sulawesi
Created: Friday, 14 January 2022
Forestry Service of West Papua Province selects four villages to implement joint programmes through Tambrauw and Sorong Selatan FMUs
Synergizing with the Environmental and Forestry Education and Training Center during preparations of 2022 work plan
Coordination with the Working Group for the Acceleration of Social Forestry in West Papua

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Liz Blair's Art, Design, and Fashion: New hair style - punk or emo?
New hair style - punk or emo?
I really like to play with my hair, and try new things, despite the fact that it is already very short and extremely thin. Even though there's not much I can do with it, I really like the rock-chick look. I collected some photos off the internet for inspiration.
I've always been fond of this look.


Southern and Eastern Africa are simply amazing and you will find more than you expect. A modern and developed southern and a authentic african eastern. Incredible sceneries, exotic animals, lush and diverse nature and friendly people. Dunes, canyons, desert, rivers, lakes, ocean, savannah, trees, mountains, islands … All accompanied by all the wild animals to make it even more interesting.
But what to do with just one month for the whole region? We found the solution. We made an overland tour in a truck with 22 other people, leaving from Cape Town, in South Africa, to finish at Dar es Salaam, in Tanzania, passing through Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Malawi. Just amazing and one of the best experiences we've had so far.
On the way we saw the best each country could offer, we appreciated all the exotic animals passing by the road and we enjoyed a lot the safaris. After seeing the wild animals in the nature you will never want to step into a zoo again!
The most interesting countries: Namibia for its natural beauty, Botswana by the immense opportunity to admire the wildlife, South Africa by the diversity of things to see and do.
What we wanted to do but we didn't: Further explore Tanzania with its exotic island of Zanzibar, the dramatic safaris (Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti migration) and it`s giant Mount Kilimanjaro, the safaris in Kenya and its beaches unexplored and Uganda and its incredible gorillas reserve.
MONEY: Traveling in Africa is much more expensive than most people think, but this will vary greatly from one region to another and also if you will travel independently, renting car, camping, etc… Research before planning your trip and your budget.
WHAT IS AN OVERLAND TOUR?: It is a tour organized by specialized agencies where all the displacement in the itinerary is done on a customized truck for such type of travel, with seats, table, lockers for luggage and all camping equipment. The accommodation is in campsites with tent for two people and along the path all the passengers help with daily duties, such as cooking, cleaning, pitching camp and washing the dishes. A good opportunity for easy travel and also to interact with other people. The tour usually visits the major highlights of each country and they offer several itineraries, ranging from south to north of Africa. But the most popular are the southern and eastern Africa. This type of tour has a focus on youth, but there are also options with more comfort where you sleep in rooms and the group has a cooker, which focus on older people.
COST OF AN OVERLAND TOUR: Consider an average of 100 USD per person per day, including all (sleeping in tents, 3 meals a day, drinks and tours and safaris described in the tour). Extra activities for adventure (parachute, quad, sanboarding …) are not included on this cost. For itineraries that include the gorillas in Uganda, consider spending more, because it is very expensive! How is the cost of an overland divided? In general there are three basic costs: 1 – cost of the tour (this is the basic cost you will pay in advance to guarantee your booking and it is related to the fix costs of the tour and agency); 2 – basic local payment (this is a mandatory cost you have to pay in cash on the first day of the tour and it is related to the variable costs during the trip with food, fuel and camping/border fees the guide should manage); and 3 – flexible local payment (this is the cost that refers to the activities proposed in the tour, it should also be payed in cash and you can choose whether you want to do or not). In these 3 costs above it is not included spendings with drinks (because it only includes water, so if you drink too much alcohol forecast a higher average) and meals in large cities (in these cases they specify in the tour and they prefer to do so because people prefer to dine in restaurants), but our average-day of 100 USD already includes the standard 3 cost + extra costs with drinks + extra restaurants.
OVERLAND TOUR COMPANIES: We did with Acacia and was a good experience, but there are numerous specialized companies. Here's a list to help in your search: Nomad, Dragoman, Intrepid, Oasis, Absolute Africa, Kumuka. The service is generally similar and they often go through the same places, but there are several different tour options, some exploring more each country and some other more in a rush.
INDEPENDENT TRAVEL: We did not do anything independently, but we met people who did it. It's super possible, but you need more time, because going around is not always easy and the distances are long. From what we understood is much easier to travel by public transport in East Africa than in the south. Generally in the south you will find many people traveling by rented car, but that is much more expensive. Maybe a good option is to mix, traveling the south on an overland tour and doing independently the east, where you can save more money.
BEST PERIOD: The best time to visit this region of Africa is during the winter because the heat is not so intense during the day, the vegetation is drier, allowing greater visibility of the wildlife in the roads and safaris and it is an important migration period for the animals and if you are going to Tanzania between July and October you can have an amazing experience in the Serengeti. But be aware, the winter is also very cold at night, reaching 5 degrees Celsius, so you need to be prepared with appropriate clothing and a good sleeping bag if camping.
COMMUNICATION: Incredibly all the countries we visited speak perfect English. So communication is not a problem. Moreover, in most places the people are friendly and helpful.
We flew from Hong Kong to Johannesburg, where we made a connection to Cape Town. We spent four days visiting the city before starting our Overland Tour. Our tours left from Cape Town and the first two days we went through northern South Africa, passing in the Orange River, to cross the border with Namibia. Then we crossed the whole country, through the Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei dunes, the adventure town of Swakopmund, the exotic landscape of Spitzkoppe, Etosha National Park and the capital Windhoek. Then we crossed to Botswana, going through Ghanzi, the beautiful Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and the small Kasane. Crossing to Zambia, we started with the famous Victoria Falls in Livingstone and then heading to Malawi, we stopped at the Kafue River, Lusaka and Chipata. In Malawi we spent the whole time enjoying the beaches of Lake Malawi at Kande Beach and Chitimba. And finally we crossed to Tanzania to finish our tour in Dar es Salaam, where we spent two days at the beach waiting for our flight to London.


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The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
A young sailor, Edmond Dantes (Jim Caviezel), falsely accused of treason, is imprisoned without trail on an island fortress. He orchestrates an elaborate escape and sets out to discover treasure on the...
Starring Channing Tatum and Oscar®-nominated actor Terrence Howard, "Fighting" tells the story of Shawn MacArthur (Channing Tatum), a small-town boy who has come to New York City with nothing...
In The Blood (2014)
Gina Carano stars as Ava, a trained fighter with a dark past. When her new husband (Cam Gigandet) vanishes during their Caribbean honeymoon, Ava uncovers a violent underworld of conspiracy in the middle...
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)
The follow-up to the 2008 hit! The new journey begins when young adventurer Sean (Josh Hutcherson) receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist?a place of strange...
Keanu (2016)
Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, a.k.a. the hugely popular comedy duo Key & Peele, star as Clarence and Rell, two cousins who live in the city but are far from streetwise. When Rell's beloved...
The Last Stand (2013)
After leaving his LAPD narcotics post following a bungled operation that left him wracked with remorse and regret, Sheriff Ray Owens (Schwarzenegger) moved out of Los Angeles and settled into a life fighting...
Puerto Ricans In Paris (2016)
This Hispanic comedy movie, executive produced by Pitbull and directed by Ian Edelman blends the corporate world of high-end fashion design and the action of police detectives. Starring Luis Guzman and...
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In "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3," Denzel Washington stars as New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber, whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway...
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We love it, it's delicious. We are hardwired to crave it because it's easily used as fuel. However, we were never meant to be exposed to it in this quantity. Grocery stores, convenience markets, and restaurants make sugar accessibility all too easy.
In 2015 the World Health Organization lowered the recommended daily allowance for sugar consumption. Can you guess how much they suggest as the limit?
Sugar is added to many foods which come from stores and restaurants and is particularly abundant in beverages and snack foods. One 12oz. can of Coca-Colacontains 39 grams of sugar supplied by high fructose corn syrup. An equivalent serving of Simply Orange High Pulp juice contains almost 35 grams, although this at least is (supposedly) from 100% orange juice with no additives, is non-GMO, and contains some dietary fiber (although not enough to make it onto the label, and that's only IF you get the high pulp variety). The fact remains that both commercial juice and soda still contain significantly more sugar than you should be consuming in a single day, and have minimal nutritional value. Be honest, how long does a can of Coke keep you full? It certainly doesn't contribute anything to your cells' required functions.
A 12oz. serving of Simply Orange has almost as much sugar as a can of coke.
You may think, "Sure, but does it actually matter if I get diabetes? It is so common now, they must be good at treating it, right?".
Diabetes treatment is excellent, but having diabetes does increase the risk of a number of other health concerns. Still not impressed? In 2013, the CDC estimated that the total cost of diabetes per person was over $20,000 per year for adults 19-64. Sure, you have health insurance, but it certainly doesn't cover everything. Think about the areas in your budget that could use a little boost.
Diabetes is estimated to cost over $20k per person every year.
"But I don't have diabetes". Okay, would you like to feel, think, and live better?
High levels of sugar in the bloodstream have been linked to decreased brain activity, decreased memory and learning, and may even cause a decrease in brain volume. It has also been proposed that cancer treatment may be more effective if sugar intake is limited, as cancer cells feed on high levels of glucose.
Have brain fog and memory issues? Cutting back on sugar may help these improve.
Hopefully by now you are at least a little bit interested in cutting down your sugar intake, even if you make small alterations to your lifestyle.
Apps such as MyFitnessPal and others provide free platforms that allow you to see what you're eating and the breakdown of nutrients. Need a low tech option? Grab a journal and start reading food labels.
No, not sweet tea, a conventional mug of hot water and a tea bag. Every beverage you switch will decrease your daily sugar intake significantly. Still need some bubbly? Try sparkling water.
If you don't have to get up to refill it, you will end up drinking more throughout the day.
Find them boring? Search "fruit and vegetable snacks for kids" and channel your inner child.
If you are buying processed foods, make sure to read the label and choose those with less sugar (preferably natural vs. added) from natural sources (raw sugar, coconut palm sugar, maple syrup, and honey).
Making small changes every day can add up to a significant improvement in your health!
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Beads and love were in the air for Neptune
Gerald Everett, an officer of the Krewe of Neptune, decided to throw his girlfriend something more than Mardi Gras beads during the krewe's parade Saturday night in downtown Biloxi.
A costumed Everett, standing on the reviewing stand at City Hall, tossed a small black box to his girlfriend, Farris Kay, as her Krewe of Sirens float made an unscheduled stop at the reviewing stand. Kay accepted the box, opened it and immediately covered her face with her hands in surprise.
It was a proposal, right in the midst of the merriment of Mardi Gras. She said yes. They kissed and the parade carried on.
"It was pretty simple," said Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich, who witnessed the exchange. "He came up to me, asked to borrow the microphone. He looked at her and said, 'Will you marry me?' and she said, 'Yes.'"
"We knew he was going to do it," said Ward 6 Councilman Kenny Glavan, who was on the officers float as it was ordered to stop at City Hall so Everett could step off and await his future bride.
"We waited five minutes, then resumed rolling without him," Glavan said.
The Biloxi Police Department said between 25,000 to 35,000 paradegoers attended the parade. Said Glavan, the longtime Neptune member, in a comment on the city's Facebook page: "I think they better check those numbers, more like 60,000 to 70,000."
See the moment
Gallery: See dozens of photos from Neptune
Video: Rockin' it at Neptune
Video bonus: 'FoFo' Gilich busts a move


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Koitiata is a settlement located in the southwestern part of Rangitikei District of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. At the time of the 2018 census, Koitiata had a population of 128. Marton is located 24 km to the east and Whanganui is located 29 km to the northwest. Nearby Koitiata is Lake Koitiata.

Government and politics

Local government

As part of the Rangitikei District, the current Mayor of Rangitikei since 2013 is Andy Watson.

Koitiata forms part of the Turakina ward of the Rangitikei District Council, which elects one of the eleven district councillors. The one representative of the ward is Soraya Peke-Mason. The mayor and councillors are all due for re-election in October 2016.

National government
Koitiata, like the rest of the Rangitikei District, is located in the general electorate of Rangitīkei and in the Māori electorate of Te Tai Hauāuru. Rangitīkei is a safe National Party seat since the 1938 election with the exception of 1978–1984 when it was held by Bruce Beetham of the Social Credit Party. Since 2011 it is held by Ian McKelvie.

Te Tai Hauāuru is a more volatile seat, having been held by three different parties since 1996, i.e. New Zealand First, the Māori Party and the Labour Party. Since 2014 it is held by Adrian Rurawhe of the Labour Party.

Education

The nearest primary school is Turakina School in Turakina and the nearest secondary schools are in Whanganui and Marton.

Demographics

Koitiata is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement and covers . It is part of the wider Turakina statistical area, which covers .

The population of Koitiata was 128 in the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 20 (18.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 35 (37.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 75 males and 54 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.39 males per female. Ethnicities were 120 people  (93.8%) European/Pākehā and 9 (7.0%) Māori (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities). Of the total population, 12 people  (9.4%) were under 15 years old, 9 (7.0%) were 15–29, 69 (53.9%) were 30–64, and 42 (32.8%) were over 65.

Transport
State Highway 3  is located 8 km to the northeast of Koitiata. This national state highway connects Woodville (25 km east of Palmerston North) and Hamilton via New Plymouth.

The nearest airport is Whanganui Airport, located 30 km to the northwest of the town.

Fusilier shipwreck
About  south of Koitiata the 404 ton, iron barque, Fusilier, was blown onto the coast on 16  January 1884. She was 24 years old and had been sailing in ballast from Wellington to Adelaide. Attempts to refloat her were abandoned The Fusilier is now in the sand dunes, about  from the highest tides.

References

External links
Koitiata website

Populated places in Manawatū-Whanganui
Rangitikei District


The big fight to survive in a lawless world, in a crashed down civilization is everything else than easy.
What is (or would be) in your bag?
I do not have a survival bag. I prepared everything in my house for the end, I could easily live there for several months or even years without leaving it.
I would also add a night-vision device. I think they are really cool.


Before you read the following post, I realize a lot of people with a weight problem think that exercise is impossible for them. But the best exercise for losing weight and strengthening the body is "walking". And some of us can't walk much, but don't let that stop you. I walk in the Mall every morning I can and I see the elderly with canes, walkers, and even wheelchairs doing their best to walk. Some only walk for 10 minutes at a time and then sit for 10 minutes and then walk for 10 minutes and then sit again and keep going. In a few weeks, they become stronger and will walk farther.
It's uplifting for me to see the effort people are making to try and become healthier. Read the post below from VeryWell.com.
Yes, your body still has burned calories that it wouldn't have burned. If you are on a low-calorie diet, your body still will be burning fat as it doesn't have enough calories to get through the day.
How to Make the Most of a 15-Minute Walk: Turn your 15-minute walk into the best short walking workout.
E-books are the easiest and cheapest way to learn about any subject without groping through hundreds of website looking for the material you want.My first e-book is "HowBadDoYouWantToLoseWeight" and it sells for $2.99 on most online bookstores like Amazon.com, BN.com, iBook, Kobo.com, Scribd.com, and Gardner books in the U.K.


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Department of Foreign Affairs making contact with 'very small number' of Irish citizens in Gambia
Tour operators have begun evacuating tourists.
By Paul Hosford Wednesday 18 Jan 2017, 4:51 PM
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THE DEPARTMENT OF Foreign Affairs has confirmed it is in contact with Irish citizens in the African state of Gambia.
The Department today updated its advisory for the country, telling people to avoid non-essential travel. The country's outgoing President Yahya Jammeh declared a state of emergency earlier this week, days before he was due to hand over power to Adama Barrow.
Barrow, who is currently sheltering in neighbouring Senegal, maintains his inauguration will go ahead tomorrow on Gambian soil, putting the country on a collision course.
The tensions have led to an exodus of tourists, with British firm Thomas Cook last night announcing it will evacuate 1,000 holidaymakers from the country. Holidaymakers were told that Thomas Cook flights would stop completely in a few days time, leaving them at risk of being stranded.
The Dutch travel firm TUI Nederland told AFP yesterday it would repatriate "about 800″ clients.
The panic caused by the state of emergency could prove devastating for the country's economy, which experts say relies on tourism for up to 20% of the economy.
Tourists gather at the airport in Banjul as tour operators send in extra flights to evacuate them. Source: AP/Press Association Images
The Department of Foreign Affairs here says that travellers should be aware that it is "possible that there will be external military intervention and further civil unrest".
"Because there is no Irish Embassy or Consulate in Gambia, we're limited in the help we can offer you in an emergency. The best help is often close at hand so if you have problems, try talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management."
The Department today confirmed to TheJournal.ie that it is making contact with the small number of Irish citizens in the country.
"We are currently making contact with the very small number of Irish citizens in Gambia who are registered with the Department."
Jammeh has led the country since seizing power in 1994. Last year, Amnesty International accused the country of "murder" after opposition leaders were arrested and died in custody.
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The athletes depart the town of Moravské Budějovice, with school kids joining in.
Fifteen years in a row, runners and bicyclists gather for a marathon in support of drug-free living and contribute to a national drop in drug usage rates.
The Czech Republic is drowning in drugs. Of a population of 10 million, up to 80,000 are suspected chronic drug users. And with a full 28 percent of the population using marijuana—over 60,000 using daily—the Czech Republic ranks highest in marijuana use of any country in Europe.
Vlastimil Špalek recognized the only real answer was effective drug education. He decided to take a personal stand to halt the epidemic and use sports and athletics as the vehicle for his drug-free message.
So it was that in 2003, Špalek and his team launched a national event called "Run for a Drug-Free Czech Republic." Marathoners ran city to city, distributing The Truth About Drugs booklets. Seeing the results, Špalek realized young people were hungry for honest information about drugs and decided to expand the campaign's reach by adding a second component—bicycling. Thus the first "Cyclorun" was born.
This year's 15th annual Cyclorun started in the town of Orlová and ended 12 days and 1,250 km (776 miles) later. The athletes visited 38 cities and reached more than 120,000 Czech youth and citizens with the truth about drugs. This is in addition to some three million reached through newspaper, TV, radio and Internet media. In each city, local officials joined on by signing a "Say No to Drugs" declaration.
After years of hard work, they've changed the attitude toward drugs in the country—the government now advocates drug education and supports Drug-Free World.
More significantly, drug usage across the country has decreased: According to the government's annual report, the number of heavy drug addicts has dropped for the first time in eight years and the consumption of alcohol among children under the age of 16 has declined as well.
"That's what's really important," says Špalek. "I knew this program had the potential of saving countless lives. It has. And that's why I've never given up my fight against drugs."
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We fabricated over 90% of the steelwork for the largest of three bespoke venues, including all trusses and purlins. Working with project manager Adam Wildi, the steel for the 89m long, 71m wide, 29m high venue was fabricated and stored in a dedicated workshop on our extensive site.
Two shifts of 14 welders worked 24 hours a day, seven days a week for two months, producing over 200 tonnes of steelwork which was then shot blasted in a purpose-built blasting shed and painted, using our two spray paint booths and paint curing ovens.
The large truss elements were of different types, each requiring its own special jig during fabrication to ensure each was built within tolerance and could be assembled accurately.


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Q: What is the efficient way to get a specific substring from a string in Java? I have a string as follows:
"[error=<null>,EntityID=105378032, Context=<null>]"

and i want to extract the EntityID( in this case 105378032), but i want a generalize solution of doing it.
What is the most efficient way of doing it.
I don't want to traverse the string and get that part.

A: Did you try regex like .*EntityID=(.*?),.* which mean get the group of characters between EntityID= and the next comma , using replaceAll :
String str = "[error=,EntityID=105378032, Context=]";
System.out.println(str.replaceAll(".*EntityID=(.*?),.*", "$1"));// output 105378032

regex demo

A: Using Regular expressions seems to be the best way out.
This code works:
String str = "[error=,EntityID=105378032, Context=]";
    String[] arr = str.split("EntityID="); //splits it on the part "EntityID="
    String[] arr1 = arr[1].split(","); // splits it on the next comma in the 'right' half of your string.
    System.out.println(arr1[0]); //prints the 'left' half before the comma.

Ideone link here.
Hope this helps!

A: You can use this method it's work like a charm
public static String getSubString(String mainString, String lastString, String startString) {
        String endString = "";
        int endIndex = mainString.indexOf(lastString);
        int startIndex = mainString.indexOf(startString);
        endString = mainString.substring(startIndex, endIndex);
        return endString;
    }

Result:
String resultStr = getSubString(yourFullString,",Context","EntityID=");

Happy codding.

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In the end it's all about the feel. Like so many things in life really. Making good pie crust is all about the feel. There, lesson over.
We hosted Ironwoman Judy and Blee a couple Sundays ago for an afternoon of apple pie making, with a focus specifically on pie-crust construction. G has pie crusts down to an art.
Reason 1: if your pie crust doesn't turn out at least you had lots of fun making it.
Reason 2: the alcohol in the pastry dough evaporates when baking leaving a flakier crust but more importantly alcohol – unlike water – won't form gluten when it mixes with the flour. Gluten is an enemy of flaky crusts. You want gluten when bread-making for sure as it gives your bread chewiness, elasticity and helps it rise, but you should do everything to avoid it with crusts.
Match your alcohol choice to the crust at hand, so for apple pie use apple brandy (we use Berentzen Apfel Korn); kirsch when making cherry pies; peach schnapps when making peach pies (though why anyone wants peach pie is beyond me .. hairy fruits are an abomination and ought to be outlawed); and vodka for all savoury pies.
This is a thoroughly dreadful film based on – one can only hope, a better – novel by Marc Behm. British secret agent Stephen Wilson (Ewan McGregor) is sent to the United States to track a vicious serial killer of men, Joanna Eris (Ashley Judd). But rather than stopping the killer, poor Stephen becomes obsessed with her and thereupon travels the US for 10 years following her tracks. Yawn. One is teased halfway through the film by the appearance of Dr. Jeanne Brault (an I've-hit-the-wall Genevieve Bujold, or is the make-up artist to blame) and for bare moments we edge closer to our seats hoping sense will be made of the journey. But it's not to be. A film that bangs you over the head with the lengths some men will go when obsessed, Eye of the Beholder is nothing more than an insult to everyone involved. My rating 2 out of 10.
Phil Lord and Chris Miller direct Judi Barrett's refreshing and ingenious 1978 children's book that sees nerdy misfit, Flint Lockwood (voice of Bill Hader) invent a machine that turns water into food. Great premise eh! In a sardine town on the edge of disaster, Mayor Shelbourne sees a tourist bonanza and using weather girl Sam Sparks (voice of Anna Faris) starts spreading the word globally. But Flint's machine goes awry and morphs into a Death Star-like monster that threatens to wipe out the planet with a rain of, you guessed it, ginormous meatballs. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs works on several levels – great characters and an honest connection to the plight of two nerds – Flint and Sam – trying to find their way in the world and a genuine story of a son trying to please his father. To boot, the animation is quirky and different than what you'll see elsewhere. A movie well worth spending dinner with. My rating 8 out of 10.
Comparisons to Dangerous Liaisons are inevitable so upfront let's admit Valmont is the lesser of the two adaptations of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' bewitching 18th century novel redone by Christopher Hampton. Directed by Milos Forman, Valmont has the same sweep as Stephen Frears' film but is more a Sunday Night at the Movie version with far less edge than the Machiavellian characters gifted us by John Malkovich and Glenn Close. That said, Colin Firth as Vicomte de Valmont is more charming and Annette Bening as the infamous Marquise de Merteuil is more rounded with less cynicism. Cecile (Fairuza Balk) is more the true virgin than Uma could ever portray and it goes without saying that Henry Thomas as Danceny is light years stronger than Keanu. Meg Tilly as Madame de Tourvel is a blight on the film and seems to be channeling Sister Agnes. My rating 6 out of 10.
Wow… that really looks good. That last pic of the pie is making my mouth water.
Pie crust challenge here: temperature. Can't keep the dough cool enough when handling and rolling out. Need to get a chilled stone to roll on like one of those "cold stone" ice cream parlours!
those pies look really good! hmm… i'll have to try using alcohol in my pie crust sometime, i usually just try to use a tiny amount of really cold water.
I have made pie from scratch and enjoy doing it. But I have to clean up. I have not seen any of the movies but I trust your reivews.


We are in the midst of the first of two weekends of ACL 2013 which is happening as we speak in Zilker Park. Depeche Mode headlined the AMD Stage on Friday night (10/4), delivering a hit-filled 90-minute set that included such faves as "Personal Jesus," "Never Let Me Down Again," "Just Can't Get Enough," "Enjoy the Silence" and more. Setlist and pictures from their ACL performance are in this post.
UPDATE: Weekend 1 day 2 pics are now up here and here and day 3 pics are here.


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Q: Is there an API for programmatically creating saved searches in Google Logs Explorer? Using Google Logs Explorer it's possible to save searches and even share them with others.  I'd like to manage a set of shared searches programatically so that my team and I can store search definitions in Git and have automation apply any updates to these definitions.
Does anyone know if there is an official API for managing and sharing these saved searches?  I don't mind if this is a REST API, a Golang API, or through gcloud commands.
Thanks in advance!

A: I do not think there is an API that is specific to Logs explorer. But rather for cloud logging that writes log entries and manages the Cloud Logging configuration. Using the interface to create the saved searches and share the queries may help and  you are able to download the logs in CSV or JSON format.
Also you can use regular expressions in the Query builder and with gcloud command-line tool.
Please review these features in the Logs Explorer.


Dreamy & spontaneous. Romantic & light-hearted.
We had the place to ourselves, so we took advantage & explored almost every inch of the property. After strolling through rows and rows of lush vegetation, we frolicked in some fields during the soft evening light. I loved the ease of placing these two in gorgeous situations. They're so comfortable together & it definitely shows. Enjoy a few of my favorites from this stylish session!
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ITG Antiox™ synergistically combines many nutrients that have a positive effect on the immune system. This formula contains multiple nutrients known to raise glutathione levels making it helpful for supporting phase II liver detoxification. It also combats free radicals and helps detoxify harmful chemicals including heavy metals. L-Leucine when taken with NAC prevents mercury from being reabsorbed into the central nervous system. ITG Antiox is also designed to aid the production of metallothionein. The vitamin E is 60% gamma, mixed tocopherols. Lipoic acid regenerates vitamins E and C and supplies sulfur for detoxification. This powerful formula also provides the well-researched antioxidants green tea, grape seed extract and curcumin.
Lipoic Acid regenerates the Vitamin E and C in this formula so they can have long acting antioxidant activity. It also provides SH (sulfhydryl groups) that protect against metal toxicity including iron and copper.
Vitamin E protects cell membranes from oxidative destruction and retards breakdown of cell membranes. Literature shows that vitamin E can reduce the toxic effects of mercury. Vitamin E reduces chromosomal breakage and has sulfhydryl- protective abilities.
Selenium helps to make glutathione enzymes needed for liver detoxification of harmful chemicals. This is the primary nutrient for binding mercury to allow for its excretion. Selenium also enhances the antioxidant abilities of vitamin E.
The zinc and selenium are bound to methionine which aids the synthesis of metallothionine, the important zinc binding protein, known to aid the removal of heavy metals such as cadmium. Methionine is a sulfur containing amino acid involved in Phase II detoxification.
Polyphenols from grape seed extract and green tea have been shown to protect against iron and copper toxicity by chelating them.


Is there a way ahead for imprinted publications within a online get older?
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Nike's eyeglasses are created to meet the same impeccable standards found in this renowned maker's athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment lines. These rugged frames easily bring sports-minded style into your everyday wardrobe.
Nike holds prescription eyeglasses frames from its eyewear collection to the same high standards it does its namesake sports apparel and equipment. Athletic styling and innovative performance features reflect Nike's commitment to excellence, with frames built to keep up with active men, women, and children. Comfortable, non-slip glasses frames are designed to stay put, whatever your activity, and the most rugged materials provide trustworthy construction that stands up to tough use.
Known for its athlete-centered products, Nike offers an eyewear line featuring plenty of sporty styles to suit athletic tastes—including a variety of sleek, classic frames. Nike eyewear upholds the brand's reputation for unparalleled performance and on-trend styling by embracing technological innovation and state-of-the-art craftsmanship. Many of Nike's strong, lightweight frames are made in rugged plastics that meet ANSI certification standards, or in strong titanium or flexible memory metals that retain their shape for fewer adjustments. Vented frames prevent fogging when you're working up a sweat, and a secure fit means your frames stay put. Find classic rectangles, streamlined ovals, and sporty wrap-style glasses in this diverse collection. Carefully designed elements reflect Nike's passion for producing quality products that reflect the brand's prestige.
Nike's polycarbonate lenses are the most common lens choice for active lifestyles. This impact-resistant material is tested to withstand shock and is UV-protective, making it ideal for outdoors enthusiasts, athletes, and children. Transitions, or photochromic lenses, are treated to allow your lenses to adapt to light, providing the ideal tint in any conditions—perfect for people who spend time outdoors and prefer not to carry a separate pair of prescription sunglasses.


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Home Profiles Company Profile Tresor Paris
Tresor Paris
BRING A TASTE OF EUROPE TO THE CANADIAN MARKET
Tresor Paris' original and accessible designs have made the company a great success across the pond.
by Irina Lytchak
In today's enormous and continuously growing jewellery industry, many companies and brands must aggressively work toward setting themselves apart from the rest.
It seems that Tresor Paris has been able to find that "it" factor, especially in North America, where the brand is currently booming with clients and retailers alike. Inspired by the sophistication that is Parisian style and born in the heart of London, Tresor has quickly garnered a global following for its lavish, innovative and accessible designs.
"I think our reputation is our biggest asset," says Salim Hasbani, business development director at Tresor Paris. "We don't just produce some products and hope for the best. We keep very active because you've got to have fresh minds, new ideas and unlimited designs."
Hasbani comes from a lineage that's been a part of the jewellery and diamond business for more than a century. The Hasbani family established a reputation for designing and manufacturing fine gold and diamond jewellery for several decades and, by the turn of the century, Salim had decided make a change that would better accommodate the modern consumer.
"The reason for Tresor Paris was purely to move with the times, to move with the economy," he says. "In 2009, we decided to go down the crystal route because of the worldwide economy and the recession. Not everybody could afford a half a million pound piece and that's why we came up with this concept where we manufactured a full crystal bracelet that was affordable."
The Tresor Paris trademark came to fruition around 2001, starting in the UK, with the help of Hasbani's brother-in-law, Maurice Lousky, managing director at Tresor. The brand was officially launched and marketed in late 2009. Today, Tresor Paris runs the gamut, from designing the jewellery pieces to manufacturing and distributing all around the world.
"The majority of the business, I would say over 95 per cent, is done directly with us," explains Hasbani. "We own the rights to the brand,
we make our own designs, and we do basically everything from start to finish."
THE SIGNATURE PIECE
At the time of its inception, Tresor Paris launched its first line, the Orion Collection, along with the infamous Monaco bracelet, and that is when Hasbani says the brand really took off.
"We wanted to produce something that is elegant and stylish," he says. "That's how we came up with the idea of using semi precious stones; they have the glamour of the diamond, but come at an affordable price."
Since then, the Orion Collection has grown to feature hundreds of various styles and pieces, spanning a vast array of colours and materials to accommodate a wide range of clientele.
Hasbani says that Tresor Paris' target audience for the affordable range of crystal products runs from the ages of seven to 77, adding that his wife and even his grandmother, who is 94, wears a Tresor Paris bracelet.
"Realistically and from the figures that we have, I would say our biggest audience is between the ages of 17 and 45. But really everyone is our client. Everyone is our consumer."
GLOBAL EXPANSION
Having cemented itself in the UK, Tresor Paris made a move across the pond several years ago and has since developed a strong presence throughout a number of retailers across Canada. Hasbani says that he hopes the Canadian market will be just as much of a success for Tresor Paris as the UK was, where the brand now retails in close to 2,000 shops.
"The growth just happened so quickly," explains Hasbani. "And I think the reason was that people had faith and trust in us. They knew what they liked and they saw that the company was a family business. It took about three to four months before we were in 400 shops."
After expanding into Canada and securing clients in countries like France and Spain, where there is a very huge market for the brand's crystal bracelets, Tresor Paris moved into Australia and the US. The brand anticipates for Canada to become one of its largest clients.
There are many factors that can be accredited to Tresor Paris' success, including a strong marketing campaign, social networking, celebrity ties and charity work. But most importantly, it appears to be Hasbani's perseverance and passion for a business that he's been a part of for quite some time.
"What keeps me passionate is what I do," says Hasbani. "I'm a workaholic and I love the demand from customers. I know that consumers love our products and that's what keeps us going." CJ
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In 2013, Josh set a goal to see or hear as many bird species as possible within Barry County, MI without the use of fossil fuels. This goal combined two of his passions in a way to revitalize his love for birding, set new fitness goals for his cycling and running, and bring awareness to the rich potential in birding close to home. Big Green Big Years (BIGBYs) are becoming more popular across the world and anyone can do them. See http://www.greenbirding.ca/ for more information on this growing trend. Josh's goal was to see or hear 200 birds and over the course of the 2013 calendar year, he reached that goal and even surpassed it by one. Not only did he reach his goal, he set a new Barry County big year record in the process and according to eBird, in Barry County the closest birder to Josh's final number was 11 birds behind his pace (using any means possible).
Along the way, Josh received huge amounts of support from key individuals that soon became his crew. The camaraderie and willingness of his crew to help Josh reach 200 turned out to be one of the keys to his success. As part of the crew, Dave (Glances At Nature) filmed and captured key times Josh was in the field. These photos and videos combined with many of Josh's entertaining stories from the year have become a new presentation/program offering.
Please see many of Josh's blog posts in 2013 to read about some of the amazing adventures he had throughout the year. Also see the video below to get a small taste of the learning opportunities and enjoyment Josh will bring to groups all around the state in coming years. Please contact Josh to schedule speaking engagements.


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Kurt Freiherr von Schröder (24 November 1889 in Hamburg, Germany – 4 November 1966) was a German nobleman, financier and SS-Brigadeführer. He is most famous for hosting the negotiations between members of Paul von Hindenburg's camarilla, Franz von Papen and Adolf Hitler in order to form a government after the German federal election of November 1932, which earned him the moniker "midwife of Nazism".

Life

Schröder was the second son of Frederick Freiherr von Schröder, a financier, and his wife Harriet Millberg, the daughter of a prominent Hanseaten family. He obtained his university degree in economics from the University of Bonn in 1907 and eventually obtained a commission in the Prussian Army as a cavalry officer. Schröder continued to alternate between his job as a merchant banker and a reserve officer until the outbreak of the First World War, which eventually left him disillusioned after the Armistice of Compiègne. Dissatisfied with the instability of the Weimar Republic, he first joined the center right and pro-monarchist German People's Party led by Gustav Stresemann. After Stresemann's death Schröder increasingly veered towards the nascent National Socialist movement before becoming an influential fundraiser and economic advisor to the NSDAP.

In 1927 Schröder formally joined the Circle of Friends of the Economy, a pro-Hitler lobbying group established by Wilhelm Keppler in order to strengthen ties between prominent industrialists and members of Hitler's inner circle.

Kurt Baron von Schröder was Royal Swedish Consul General in Köln 1938–1945.

Role in supporting Hitler

Schröder's close ties to politicians across the spectrum of the political right allowed him to form a bridge between the center-right, led alternatively by Franz von Papen and Kurt von Schleicher, and by Adolf Hitler. After Papen's government fell in the November 1932 election, Papen asked Schröder to make an introduction to Hitler at Schröder's villa in the fashionable Braunsfeld neighbourhood of Cologne, which took place on January 6, 1933, and would earn Schröder the nickname "midwife of Nazism". Accompanied by Heinrich Himmler and Rudolf Hess, Hitler ranted against Hindenburg and Schleicher for several hours during which time Schröder was unable to moderate the conversation although Papen and Hitler agreed to continue the conversation further. Schröder's matchmaking eventually paved the way for Hitler to be appointed Chancellor in 1933.

Schröder figures prominently in the book by former Hoover Institution scholar Antony C. Sutton titled Wall Street and the Rise of Hitler. As Sutton observes,

After the war, there were attempts to conceal the financing of Nazi regime, some by the former American bankers and officials of the Allied military government, especially by blocking the investigation of the bank Bankhaus J.H. Stein based in Cologne, Germany. This bank, the so-called "bank of the cartel kings", had been suspected to have served as a conduit for funding Heinrich Himmler's SS through deposits by German industrial cartels.

Rewards for support

Schröder became chairman of the board of directors of several major companies in Germany and was president of the Rhineland Industrial Chamber in Cologne.

Postwar

After the Second World War, Schröder was arrested and was tried by a German court for membership in a criminal organization. He was found guilty and was sentenced to three months' imprisonment.

Kurt von Schröder died on 4 November 1966.

Notes

References

The Nazi Hydra in America: Suppressed History of a Century, by Glen Yeadon, John Hawkins

External links

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Former Big brother Reality TV star Anto has taken to her instagram page to give a stern word of advice to her fans, telling them that whoever judges them based on their looks is an idiot.
She has been trolled and body shammed constantly on social media ever since her eviction from the big brother Naija house and when the opportunity came for her to blow off some steam and let out a piece of advice to her fans, she took it.
According to the US returnee, she received a lot of messages lately about how to boost one's confidence and composure and would be doing just that.
People will provoke you and judge you, but as long as you KNOW that you are a QUEEN, nothing else matters.
What some people hate, others will love. So love those that love you and ignore those that don't ?"


Our most ambitious campaign yet – The Big Give Christmas Challenge is now LIVE – one donation, twice the impact. We have until noon on Tuesday 5 December to reach our target.
We need to raise £6500 to fund FAST-M & tackle life threatening sepsis in childbirth. If we can raise £3250 online in the next few days, our Charity Champions at the Reed Foundation will make sure that all your donations are doubled and we'll hit our target. We're almost there – at Sunday lunchtime we're just £194 short.
It's a 'bundle' of life saving interventions devised by clinicians in Malawi and our team from the University of Birmingham to speedily treat sepsis in new mothers. Fluids, Antibiotics, finding the Source of infection, Transport to skilled care & Monitoring of mother and baby until they're out of danger. We're working with Dowa, Mitundu and Kabulu Hospitals and their 12 satellite clinics to test this right now. We can't carry on without your help.
Listen to Dr Amie Wilson explain why this matters on BBC Radio WM's Sunny and Shay Show. Amie's on air 1:08:58 minutes into the show.


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# Vette 3.x

*NOTE* Version 1.x was built with RequireJS. This is no longer the case. Vette 2.x+ will only support CommonJS loaders like Browserify.

### Prerequisites

- Node.js + npm

### Installation

1. Run `npm install` in the project root to fetch dependencies.
2. Reference the Vette module in your own scripts.
3. Compile with a CommonJS module loader like Browserify. All dependencies should be included.

### Use

Given the following example form...

```html
<form id="create-user">
  <h1>Create User</h1>
  <fieldset>
    <div>
      <label>email</label>
      <input name="email" type="text" />
      <p class="error-message"><!-- hidden --></p>
    </div>
    <div>
      <label>password</label>
      <input name="password" type="password" />
      <input name="verify-password" type="password" />
      <p class="error-message"><!-- hidden --></p>
    </div>
    <div>
      <button>login</button>
    </div>
  </fieldset>
</form>
```

Add validation rules to an instance of Vette.

```javascript
'use strict';
var Vette = require('vette');

var ruleset = new Vette('jquery');
ruleset.add('[name=email]', Vette.required());
ruleset.add('[name=password]', Vette.minLength(10));
ruleset.add('[name=password]', Vette.same('[name=verify-password']));

// or

// ruleset.add('[name=password]',
//   Vette.minLength(10),
//   Vette.same('[name=verify-password']));
```

Invoke validation when the user performs an action, like submitting a form.

```javascript
var $form = $('form#create-user');

$form.on('submit', function (e) {
  e.preventDefault();
  /*
   * `evaluate()` returns a promise that will be fulfilled if all
   * validation rules pass.
   */
  var evaluation = ruleset.evaluate($form);
  evaluation.done(function () {
    // submit the form via ajax or something
  });
  evaluation.fail(function (allViolations) {
    // show all violations in a big message
  });
});
```

Set up handlers for Vette events.

- `evaluating`: occurs before validation begins
- `evaluated`: occurs after validation finishes
- `validation-failed`: occurs when a specific rule generates a violation

```javascript
ruleset.on('validation-failed', function (selector, violations) {
  /*
   * Occurs when validation fails for a given field (selector).
   * All violations will be in the `violations` array. If you
   * want to display the *first* violation that occurred, just
   * grab the first element of the array. Note that all violations
   * are instances of Error or a subtype of Error.
   */
  var firstViolation = violations[0];
  $form.find(selector)
    .addClass('invalid')
    .siblings('.error-message')
    .text(firstViolation.message)
    .show();
});

ruleset.on('evaluating', function () {
  /*
   * Occurs before fields are validated. Useful
   * for resetting form state, hiding previous error
   * messages, etc.
   */
  $form.find('.invalid').removeClass('invalid');
  $form.find('.error-message').hide();
});

ruleset.on('evaluated', function () {
  /*
   * Validation is complete.
   */
});
```

Profit!

### Available validator rules

#### Generic rules

- `required`: a value is required (same as `minLength(1)`)
- `match(regex)`: a value matches a particular regular expression
- `minLength(length)`: a string value must be a certain length
- `maxLength(length)`: a string value cannot be greater than a certain length
- `any(options)`: a value may be any value in an array of options (but must be one)
- `same(selector)`: a value has the same value as another
- `different(selector)`: a value is different than another

#### Numeric rules

- `numeric()`: a value must be numeric
- `range(lower, upper, inclusive)`: a value must be within a given numeric range (not inclusive by default)
- `gt(number)`: a value must be greater than a given number
- `lt(number)`: a value must be less than a given number
- `gteq(number)`: a value must be greater to, or equal than, a given number
- `lteq(number)`: a value must be less than, or equal to, a given number

#### Collection rules

- `nodupe()`: no duplicate values may be present in an array value
- `hasAll()`: every element in the collection passes a specified predicate
- `hasAny()`: any element in a collection passes a specified predicate
- `hasNone()`: no elements in a collection pass a specified predicate
- `hasOne()`: one, and only one, element in a collection passes a specified predicate

#### Date rules

- `before(selector, inclusive)`: a date value must occur before another date value (not inclusive by default)
- `after(selector, inclusive)`: a date value must occur after another date value (not inclusive by default)

#### Advanced rules

Create a custom "accessor" to fetch values, provide intelligent defaults, etc.

```javascript
function defaultLevelValue($e) {
  // generate the value for [name=level]
  var value = $e.val();
  return !value ? 'none' : value;
}

ruleset.add('[name=level]', Vette.accessor(
  defaultLevelValue,
  Vette.any(['none', 'novice', 'journeyman', 'master'])
));
```

Determine if a rule should even be evaluated by using a precondition. Preconditions may be truthy values or functions that return truthy values.

```javascript
// using a primitive

var isNotEmpty = true;

ruleset.add('[name=middleName]', Vette.precondition(
  isNotEmpty,
  Vette.minLength(2) //only executes if isNotEmpty() returns true
));

// using a function

function isNotEmpty(value) {
  return !!value;
}

ruleset.add('[name=middleName]', Vette.precondition(
  isNotEmpty,
  Vette.minLength(2) //only executes if isNotEmpty() returns true
));
```

Compose several rules that can be reused together.

```javascript
var composed = Vette.compose(
  Vette.numeric(),
  Vette.gteq(10),
  Vette.lt(100)
);
ruleset.add('[name=team1-score]', composed);
ruleset.add('[name=team2-score]', composed);
```

### A word about adapters

Vette was originally coupled tightly to jQuery, but as it is useful in other contexts (besides just validating HTML form fields) it became obvious that the code would need to change a bit. When a Vette instance is created, an optional adapter name may be passed to the constructor.

```javascript
var ruleset = new Vette('jquery');
```

Adapters wrap object passed to `vette.evaluate()` and are used to find other nested objects or values within the evaluated object.

Consider an HTML `<form>` element. It may have many `<input>` elements as children, and each of these `<input>` elements has some value. So an adapter wraps the `<form>` element, can find other child elements by selector, and retrieve the values from those child elements.

Or consider a plain JavaScript object. It has named properties which themselves may be objects. An adapter can navigate the object tree, find properties, and return their values.

The `hashAdapter` shows the simple interface all adapters must possess. It encapsulates a single object and may look up properties on that object, or return values from those properties.

```javascript
function hashAdapter (object) {
  return {
    find: function (property) {
      return hashAdapter(object[property]);
    },
    value: function () {
      return object;
    }
  }
}
```

Internally, Vette uses the hash adapter to navigate the properties of an object.

```javascript
var foo = {
  bar: {
    baz: 'ding ding ding!'
  }
};

// Vette internals
var rootAdapter = hashAdapter(foo);
var barAdapter = hashAdapter.find('bar'); // {baz: 'ding ding ding!'}
var bazAdapter = barAdapter.find('baz'); // 'ding ding ding!'
var oopsAdapter = bazAdapter.find('doesNotExist'); // undefined
```

#### Pre-defined adapters

There are three pre-defined adapters in Vette.

1. `hash` - fetches properties and values from an object literal (default adapter)
2. `dom` - fetches elements and values in an HTML page using `Element.querySelector()` and `Element.value` syntax
3. `jquery` - fetches elements and values in an HTML page using `$Element.find()` and `$Element.val()` syntax.

When a Vette instance is create it defaults to using the `hash` adapter. If another adapter name is passed to the constructor function, the instance will use that adapter instead. Objects passed to `vette.evaluate()` will be wrapped with the configured adapter.

#### Custom adapters

A custom adapter:

1. is a function that accepts a single argument--the object passed to `vette.evaluate()`--and returns
2. an object with two methods:
    1. `find(identifier)` - returns some value wrapped in the same kind of adapter, and
    2. `value()` - returns the actual value passed to the adapter function

(The `src/adapters/*.js` files are good reference implementations.)

To add a custom adapter to Vette, assign it as a property to Vette's adapters hash before creating a Vette instance:

```javascript
Vette.adapters.myAdapter = function (myObject) {
  // ...
};

var myObject = {/*...*/};
var ruleset = new Vette('myAdapter');
ruleset.add(/*...*/);
ruleset.evaluate(myObject);
```

## TODO:

- demos
- enhance `hashAdapter` with [l33teral](https://github.com/nicholascloud/l33teral)

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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Podium highs at Silverstone
After Donington we were replacing the front brake discs and pads and found we had lost a front anti-roll-bar drop link at some point over the weekend. This is undoubtedly why it felt like I had to arm wrestle the car around the corners and had erratic lap times in the later races.
A quick email to RND Motorsport and they promptly sent me a replacement which we fitted a few days before Silverstone - phew!
This weekend we welcomed a new sponsor for us Porsche Heaven, who run a Porsche parts business in Doncaster. Our partnership will allow Porsche Heaven to become more visible to competitors and also give us some needed help towards the costs of racing.
We arrived at Silverstone at 7am on the Saturday morning after a very early wake-up alarm. We unloaded and setup into the grand F1 pit garages at the "Wing" complex. The garages were packed with ALL the other competitor's cars already setup from Friday's testing. The competitors themselves were all asleep in their motor homes!
There was an early 30min free practice session for Mazdas which I managed to get into and this gave us a bit of time on track to get the feel of the car setup. I had to come in after just a couple of laps to fix a loose suspension mount which was knocking. A quick diagnosis, wheels off and back on and I was back out with time for a few laps at the end of the session.
The car felt great compared to Donington, easy to turn into the corners but still with a touch too much over-steer, which we'd want to adjust out before qualifying.
Pit garages a hive of activity preparing for race 1
Championship winner Rick Styrin set me a target time in the morning qualifying (1m 17.5) which I got within 0.1s of straight away. I matched this lap several times but wasn't able to better it, qualifying 4th on the grid.
This is becoming a more familiar position on the outside of row 2 for me as I started every race at Donington there.
Race 1 - Saturday PM
I nearly didn't make it to the grid! The call to the the assembly area came and I turned the key in the ignition and to my disbelief it wouldn't start. The engine turned over fast enough but it refused to fire and pumping the accelerator furiously didn't help either. Within a minute or two I was the only car remaining in the pit garages. We checked the battery, key, recycled the power - all to no avail. "See if it bump starts" was the suggestion" - and after a couple of attempts it did!
Diagnosis afterwards was a failing race battery which provided enough volts to turn the starter, but not enough to to trigger the fuel pump relay.
On the grid, green flag lap completed and with my heart rate now recovered, I used more revs at the start (do not stall!) and maintained my position off the line and into the first corner. The first two laps were hectic with cars trying to overtake at any opportunity running wide, getting sideways. I gained a place at the end of the first lap and nearly made a move into 2nd place stick. I kept my head, stayed on my line and found myself still in 3rd place pulling away from the pack behind with some very fast for me, early laps.
I couldn't match the pace of the front row who qualified a second per lap faster, but I was clear in 3rd. At this point you just want the chequered flag - but I knew there was still lots of laps to run and just set about trying to be smooth and consistent. It's far more difficult than you think and I had plenty of errors. As the race progressed the cars behind were definitely closing in (admitting later they formed a pact to catch me and stop fighting each other). They got with in second as lapped cars didn't fall my way and I needed a calm couple of laps to re-establish the gap. Resolutely I held my nerve for a first ever podium finish since we stated back in 2102.
Holding my nerve ad maintaining the gap
It's a shock all of sudden being interviewed by both AJK TV for the TV program and the Downforce Radio team providing the circuit live commentary that day. I made sure they knew we run as a father and son privateer team and beating more established racers was quite special for me. With friends and family there to watch it was a great feeling to have some tangible success after all the hard work.


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Early in the hill climb season, I did well in some Swindon R.C. short hill climbs. After doing well on a 1 minute and 2 minute climb, I was gaining confidence in my ability for short-distance hill climbs.
That week, I was training at Britwell Hill, near Watlington. I think the course record was about 2 and a half minutes.
On this particular occasion there was a headwind, but I went full pelt right from the start. For the first minute I was averaging over 500 watts and flying up the hill. After a minute, the pain really kicked in. After 90 seconds, I was absolutely blown up and the climb just got steeper and steeper. It was torture to keep fighting up the steep climb, when you're muscles are shot. It took over two minutes and a half. My recent pride at doing well in short hill climbs took a battering.
That was the worst interval, so much pain and discomfort. When I looked at the climb using data, I found that my heart rate peaked after 90 seconds. After than the HR declined – showing my muscles were so tired they couldn't even use the full amount of oxygen. The interval sent the muscles into over-use. I think after that interval, I did another 6 intervals with very little recovery in between. The legs were burning all the time. Afterwards, I could barely cycle home at 100 watts and took three or four days to recover. I never repeated that interval session.
Maybe it's a good interval session to do if you can stomach it. But, you need to be super-motivated to do it properly. Also, I wouldn't recommend doing it too often because it is must be causing more muscle damage than usual.
Choose a hill which takes 2-3 minutes, but gets steepest at the top. Something like the Rake would be ideal.
Then sprint from the start, and then when you've blown up, keep struggling up the steep bit as fast as you can.
Basically, read this post – Technique for riding up hills and then do the exact opposite.
If that doesn't sound an appetising training session, probably you are very wise. But, it's worth doing once or twice just for the experience.
I had forgotten about this experience, but I was reading about the 1985 National Hill Climb Championship held at Challacombe. A short steep climb in North West Devon. It is a similarly designed climb – flat introduction, then 25% at the top. The Cycling Weekly report from 1985 is full of competitors saying that after their experience at Challacombe – they will never do another hill climb!
I've tried that pacing strategy on the Rake a few times – by mistake obviously! I'd like to get up there in under 3 minutes one day, not got remotely close yet.
I think many people end up doing that pacing strategy on the Rake!
Hello. I typed in Challacombe hill and the search brought me here. Amazing to see you mention the 1985 hill climb championship which was the last race I entered. After a a good few years hill climbing I had come to the end of the road and got into walking up mountains instead (still going up hill!) Great site – thanks.
Cheers John. I was nine years old in 1985.


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Summer is over, and that's a reason to celebrate. With the dropping of temperatures come the latest cool kids on Madrid's electro scene: a mini synthwave festival in the heart of Lavapiés.
Bust out your dancing shoes and get ready for the long haul. This Thursday your favourite party barrio is getting ready for another loud one: six bars meet eleven DJs. Oh, and theres free shots your first drink at each venue.
Tapapiés is back. Madrid's biggest celebration of food and diversity rolls into the multicultural barrio from the 20th to the 30th of October leaving a trail of tantalising tapas from all over the world in it's wake. What are you waiting for?
See yourself as a budding singer, poet, comic, or musician? Then listen up. We have handpicked some of our favourite open mic events to open their doors on a Madrid working week.


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Venue News & Notes: NBA Halts Search for Sacramento Site
By Carolyn Braff, Editor
Friday, October 1, 2010 - 11:43 am
The NBA has dealt a major blow in the efforts to find a location for a new Sacramento Kings arena, bringing back talk of the team leaving the city. In a statement e-mailed to KTXL Sports Director Jim Crandell, NBA representative John Moag said, "On the heels of the disappointing — but not surprising — action (or inaction) of the state and Cal Expo Board, it is fair to say that the NBA has ceased its activities on the Sacramento arena front. However, we will continue to monitor and respond to the activities and options of others that might reasonably ensure the competitiveness and viability of the Kings franchise"…
…Three hockey leagues — the ECHL, the CHL, and the USHL — have responded to a call from the city of Evansville, IN, for proposals to lease a new downtown arena slated to open in 2011. All three submitted detailed information about their leagues, teams, and potential leases. All three are on solid financial footing. The CHL proposal came from the Evansville IceMen, an existing team; the ECHL and USHL would place expansion franchises in the arena. Earlier, the NAHL had shown interest in placing a team in Evansville but, in the end, did not submit a proposal to the city…
…Ahead of a weekend rally expected to draw some 50,000 people to the Plains of Abraham in Quebec, Canada's federal government came under pressure again this week to pump $175 million into a new NHL-calibre arena in Quebec City as the mayor announced that construction for the project will start in 2011. Quebec Premier Jean Charest's government has already said it will pay 45% of the construction costs of the projected $400 million arena, while the city is ready to fork out $50 million. A feasibility study for an 18,000-seat stadium showed it would be profitable, and both Charest and Quebec City Mayor Regis Labeaume have since been lobbying Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government to come up with the remaining $175 million needed to build such a venue…
…The UK's West Ham United this week submitted its plan to take over the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games, becoming the only declared bidder come the deadline. The club will discover by the end of the year whether it is likely to prove successful, and it remains the favourite despite reports that a joint bid by Tottenham Hotspur and AEG, the U.S. entertainment conglomerate that runs the 02 arena in London, will be made public today. At a four-hour meeting last night, Haringey Council approved Tottenham's plans to redevelop White Hart Lane…
…Officials in San Francisco say they'll help raise $270 million from sponsors if their city is chosen to host the 34th America's Cup. That pledge and other details are in an extensive term sheet released Tuesday. The money would help defray the costs of staging sailing's marquee event, which is scheduled for 2013. America's Cup champion BMW Oracle Racing, which is based in San Francisco, is evaluating similar offers from Valencia, Spain, and a port outside Rome. BMW Oracle Racing will pick the venue by the end of the year…
…Developer Bruce Ratner can't predict when a massive office tower planned for the Atlantic Yards project in Brooklyn will go up, but, in the mean time, he'll build a sweeping public plaza outside his new Nets arena, which is under construction and set to open in 2012. Officials unveiled plans this week for a one-acre plaza at Flatbush and Atlantic Aves. It features a subway entrance with a green roof covered in plants that change colors with the seasons, benches, and a direct view of the scoreboard inside the arena.
America's Cup Production Team Upgrades Data, Augmented Reality, Camera Coverage in New ZealandDespite Pandemic Challenges, Midco Sports Network Delivers NCHC Pod Action Via Centralized Production


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Today's featured law school is Florida State University College of Law. During the program you will hear from the Dean of the law school, Donald Weidner, and 3L student Tara Klimek-Price.
The U.S. News & World Report ranks FSU Law 50th in its most recent law school rankings. The school currently has a full-time enrollment of 736 students. Tuition for 2010-2011 in-state students is around $18,000 and a little over $37,000 for out-of-state students. In 2011, FSU Law received close to 2,650 applications requesting admission; of those admitted, 200 matriculated. For the incoming class of 2014, the median LSAT score was 162 and the median GPA was 3.52.
Dean Weidner begins by pointing out what makes FSU Law distinct: Location, cost, faculty expertise, and school spirit. He suggests that students interested in applying to the law school make sure to visit during the school year, so that they can interact with students and faculty as they go about their everyday routines. When deciding on a law school, he says, you need to think about the kind of culture you want to be a part of, and visiting a school while classes are in session is a great way to find out what a school's environment is truly like.
Our FSU Law student perspective comes from Tara Klimek-Price. Kilmek-Price begins by praising Tallahassee, home of FSU, and continues by talking about the exceptional campus life and incredibly approachable faculty and program leaders. Kilmek-Price echoes Dean Weidner's comments by encouraging prospective students to come and visit FSU Law and see the environment first-hand.