In this article I am going to create a light-weigh dasboard build on ElasticSearch and Kibana which can monitor and analyse SOA Suite data. It is fast and easy to create. It is also extendible if you would like to do more analysis (Apache Spark), transform data before storing it (Logstash) or get data from other sources (Beats) and so on.
In this example I will setup a SOA Suite 12C with a custom policy which gathers all the data and pushes it into ElasticSearch. As ElasticSearch is very nicely integrated with Kibana as a visualization tool, we will then create a Kibana dashboard on top of the data which we are logging. Let's get started.
in your browser and you should get your Kibana app.
Next is how are we going to gather all the info we want to log and get it into ElasticSearch? One of the ways is to make a custom policy and let this one put the data into ElasticSearch. Is this example we will do that. In a real production environment I would go for a more solid approach and have the custom policy put a message on a queue to decouple. A very high performance solution would be a Kafka server for transport but would also add to the complexity. There are a number of solutions here, take a good look at the requirements and choose your best fit.
Lucas Jellema wrote and excelent article about creating a custom policy here. I am going to re-use the code to create my own policy which sends the data to ElasticSearch.
As I said before, I will not be using a queue but I will just make a HTTP PUT right into ElasticSearch. You can find my code here if you want to have a look at it. I added the zip to the server and added the custom policy to the domain.
Then I configured the policy for an example OSB service I have running on my domain.
After saving and applying it all I fire of a simple soap request of my example service.
As you can see I extract the service name, the ECID, the date, whether it was successful or not and the response time. This I then put to the ElasticSearch server on the index /logs. To get some data in there I ran a load test in SoapUI.
Now go to the Kibana app by browsing to http://localhost:5601. The first thing you have to do is make an Index Pattern. Go to Management and then to Index Patterns. Now enter here the index to which you put the document so mine would be under logs*.
Click Next Step. Now we can also select a Time Filter field name as we send dates in. I choose not to use it and click Create Index Pattern. Now you will get an overview of the pattern. To see the data click on Discover.
Here you can see all your data which you have put in and can query and filter if you want using the Lucene query syntax.
Now for getting the data into a dashboard. Click Visualize and the Create a visualization. I choose a Vertical Bar.
In the next screen you can choose an index or a Saved Search. I choose my previous created Logs* index. In the next screen you can configure how the graph should work and look like. I would like to see the amount of calls grouped by second for example. First I set the Custom Label of the vertical bar. Next I choose X-Axis as Buckets.
Next I select a Date Histogram as Aggregation. For Field I select my date field. For Interval I choose seconds and last I set my custom label to Time. Then you can press the Preview button for a preview on the right. If it looks good you can save it top right and give it a name. Now you can use it on a dashboard.
Click on Dasboard and choose Add. Now choose the visualization we just made…in my case Calls per second and voila. It shows the graph we have just configured. You can also configure it has to refresh every x seconds top right so you can actually see the calls near realtime. I also added a simple pie graph based on the amount of calls for each service.
Also a cool feature is that when you select data in a graph, it will act as a filter and affects then all graphs on the dasboard. This way you can drill down into data visually.
I have just scratched the surface here of the power of ElasticSearch and Kibana. I am not a BigData/Business Intelligence guy but I found it quite intuitive to build visualizations. As the elastic stack is offered by several cloud vendors…..AWS, Azure and Elastic itself, it is easy to start. Decide which data would be interesting, make a loosely coupled sidestep for your data, stream it into ElasticSearch and visualize fast.
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I tried 2 ways to send the data to the Elastic server. 1 just a direct call from the policy using Java.
but this has the downside that you might slow your api call down as this also takes time. My preferred method is to put the message on queue and create a simple OSB service which reads the queue and sends it to the Elastic server.
Could you please send me the java class that you have created for "Monitoring and analysing SOA Suite data using Elastic search and Kibana".
To see how the custom policy works, you can check Lucas blog. The link is in this article. I can share the code I have created to build up my log message.


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Webb Maintains Her Position in Thailand
Date: 23rd February 2013
By: Australian Ladies Professional Golf
Australian Karrie Webb has maintained her position in the top 10 at the halfway mark of the Honda LPGA Thailand.
Webb got off to a solid start in her second round posting birdies at the 7th and 9th holes to go out in 34. The World Golf Hall of Famer then drained a 15 foot eagled putt on the par 5 10th hole to move to seven-under-par and into a share of third at the time. Unfortunately she couldn't keep the momentum going and bogeys on the 12th, 15th and 18th saw her sign for a one-under-par 71. The Queenslander is at four-under-par total for the tournament and tied for ninth.
2012 Rolex Player of the Year, American, Stacey Lewis holds a three-shot lead. One day after matching her career low round of 63, Lewis shot a 3-under 69 to maintain her lead for a second straight day on the Pattaya Old Course at Siam Country Club.
Lewis, had five birdies and two bogeys in her round on Friday and said that things didn't come as easy to her on this day as they did in the first round.
"It's always hard to follow up a really good day," Lewis said. "I thought if I could shoot 4 or 5 under that would still be a really solid day. I almost got there but it was kind of up and down. I definitely left a few out there. I didn't hit it as good today but I made some putts on the back nine and still have a three-shot lead so I can't complain."
Lewis leads by three shots over Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn (66). The 17-year-old is a rookie on the Ladies European Tour this season while her 18-year-old sister Moriya is a rookie on the LPGA Tour. Both of the Jutanugarns are from Bangkok and are playing in this week's field as sponsor invites.
South Korean So Yeon Ryu (68), Scotland's Catriona Matthew (69) and Beatriz Recari (68) share third position at eight-under-par. American Lizette Salas 969) and South Korean Se Ri Pak (68) sit a further shot back and right in the mix.
Katherine Hull had a better second round posting an even par round of 72 to be at six-over-par total and tied for 62nd position.
Defending champion Yani Tseng posted an impressive four-under-par 68 to move up into a tie for 25th position at one-under. Meanwhile New Zealand's Lydia Ko continues to impress and will play with Webb again in the third round after she posted a 71 to be at four-under-par with Webb, Japan's Ai Miyazato and American Jessica Korda.

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A small stem cell/tissue firm in California's Gold Rush country is battling hard as it fears "irreparable damage" from a wave of vitriol and harmful publicity about its business.
The firm is StemExpress, LLC, of Placerville, which has become entangled in a national, abortion ruckus that could escalate and spill over more broadly into stem cell research across the country.
In fact, the key anti-abortion player behind the controversy, David Daleiden, said he received the inspiration for his campaign when he attended a stem cell conference some years ago.
The latest flap started three weeks ago and shows no signs of abating. Daleiden and his backers have targeted Planned Parenthood, which Daleiden says is "trafficking (in) and selling baby parts for profit." StemExpress, which supplies stem cells and human tissue to researchers, surfaced in the secretly made videos as a client of Planned Parenthood.
The controversy has entered the 2016 presidential race, triggered Congressional investigations, generated a major story out of the U.S. Senate yesterday and could play a role in a possible government shutdown come October.
StemExpress has lost at least one customer, Colorado State University. But more of the firm's wide-ranging clients are likely to be rethinking their connection because of the controversy.
StemExpress said in a court filing that its customers include nearly every major medical research institution in the country, major pharmaceutical companies, medical schools, overseas firms and federal agencies.
Yesterday, the company was the target of a protest at its headquarters by demonstrators who told it to "get Stem out of Hangtown," the Gold Rush name for Placerville.
In the company's court filings, it said that Daileden used a fake named (Robert Sarkis) and pretended to work for a fake company, BioMax Procurement Services, in order to meet privately with Planned Parenthood officials.
The company noted that the U.S. Department of Justice and the California attorney general, Kamala Harris, have both launched criminal investigations into the matter.
"Ninety percent of our work is with adult, healthy, living donors and 100% of our samples are collected according to the highest ethical standards and in strict adherence to the law. StemExpress has never requested nor received an intact fetus.
"StemExpress performs extensive work to test, isolate and purify the donated cells so that researchers can use them to help find cures and treatments for life's significant medical conditions. It is for this work that we are paid.
"We would all benefit from a dialogue about how rare and important human materials are collected, how stem cell research works and the incredible power of regenerative medicine to improve the quality of life of so many people stricken with disease."
Bits and pieces have surfaced on the Internet about Daileden from a variety of sources. He grew up in Davis, about 57 miles west of StemExpress' headquarters.
"It was while majoring in government at Claremont McKenna College in California that Daleiden received his first hint that the abortion industry was selling parts from aborted babies.
Armstrong reported that Daleiden was prepped for his undercover work by Theresa Deisher, who holds a Ph.D. from Stanford and is "president of Sound Choice Pharmaceutical Institute and CEO of AVM Biotechnology; both (Seattle) companies have a mission to end the use of aborted babies in biomedical research."


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Another spasm from my failing memory brings up a dim recollection that a River Oaks civic organization once employed attorneys armed with cease-and-desist orders to crack down on spurious, distant businesses with 'River Oaks' in their names. Maybe 15-20 years ago.
What are some of the worst offenders of this in Houston?
River Oaks Cleaners on Gray St. (between Smith & Brazos) in Midtown….
…yes, but for most of its life The River Oaks Plant House was on the front doorstep of River Oaks at Buffalo Speedway and Westheimer.
It's not technically real estate, but if you look for Bud or Miller at the HEB at San Felipe and Fountainview you'll find it in a section of the cooler under the sign "Super Premium Domestic". If that's not the high water mark of aspirational naming, I don't know what is.


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Newly renovated studio apartment right off Cortelyou Road! This cozy home has west facing windows with lots of leafy views. There is lots of counter space in the windowed kitchen and a spacious foyer which is suitable for a dining or home office area. Hardwood floors, pre-war details throughout and plenty of charm!385 East 18th Street is situated in the heart of Ditmas Park in close proximity to the Q train as well and Cortelyou Road's restaurant, bars, and Farmer's Market. A short walk to Prospect Park.


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GOSSIP GIRL SEASON 4 Episode 7 War At The Roses Recap
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This week instead of celebrating Halloween (the UES is over it), we're celebrating bigger and better things like Blair's 20th birthday. Per usual, it's a major production that just so happens to include a guest appearance by pop sensation, Robyn.
By : CHAD KENNEDY
As I mentioned last week, things are continuing to heat up in the Blair and Chuck saga. I promise by the end of this episode you will finally get to hear how the saga ends, or at least ends for the moment. It's worth the wait, so keep reading! Before we get to that, the big storyline this episode is Dan and Eric's plot to destroy Blair and her party after what she did to poor little Jenny last week. You know, the Tim Gunn debacle where Blair had "WHORE" written all over J's dresses. Dan is the mastermind who gets Eric to team with him to take on Blair. The two of them plot together but ultimately it's Dan who has to take the lead when Eric pusses out, or smartens up, however you want to look at it. Rather than drag things out like they did, I'll get straight to the action. Dan somehow snags pop singer Robyn to come to Blair's party, which would be a really sweet gesture if it wasn't for his true motives. It turns out Robyn has some humiliating video footage of Blair taken in Stockholm. The footage is of Blair wasted singing "Stand By Your Man" on stage while Chuck tries his best to get her off the stage. Gasp! Honestly, is this what GG has come to is lame controversies like this? I could've done better in my sleep. Step up your game, Humphrey! In the end, the video really wasn't all that bad. It actually may have done a little good because it led to Blair and Eleanor having a talk which was a long time coming. After all of this went down we got a performance by Robyn of her song "Hang with Me."
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Serena and Nate teamed together this week to end the feud between Chuck and Blair. They actually had some serious treaty made between the two, legit paperwork and all.  They don't screw around in the UES. We'll see how long the treaty lasts though…
Meanwhile, Serena and Nate are still also engulfed in the mystery storyline of Juliet. At the end of last week's episode we discovered that Juliet is somehow connected with Serena's new boytoy/professor, Colin. We find out this week that Colin is Juliet's cousin. This also makes him Ben's (the guy in prison) cousin. The twist is that Colin isn't part of Juliet and Ben's twisted scheme to bring down Serena and Nate, and Colin and Ben actually don't get along at all. It's still very unclear exactly what the scheme is all about and how it's all going to come together but clearly the writer's must have some vision going here. Either that or they are winging this each week, which is probably the better guess.  The only hint we get is when Ben tells Juliet that Serena needs to be held responsible for what she did. What did she do though and how Nate comes into this is anyone's guess. Perhaps, this has something to do with Serena's affair with Nate's cousin, Tripp, the congressman? Just a theory I'm throwing out there. Anyway, the next move in this plot is that Juliet sets up a secret cam that captures Colin and Serena kissing. I think it was meant to catch a lot more than some kissing but (surprisingly) Serena is being a good girl this week.
Enough with all of these other boring storylines, time to get to the juicy one and that is the steamy Chuck and Blair scene that ends the episode. After Blair's birthday party Chuck sticks around and surprises Blair. The two end up tossing the treaty to the side and have crazy, make up sex like we haven't seen in quite some time on the UES. I think I speak on behalf of every viewer when I say… it's about damn time! By the looks of it we're in for more steamy Chuck and Blair sex scenes next week so stay tuned!
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Well, I got through Sunday without coffee and now I'm working on day two. I'm waiting on plough guy to come by and set me free. I didn't make it to work this morning due to a big drift at the end of the driveway that looks pretty deep. I'm not about to take my car through it and risk getting stuck, so I'm playing the waiting game.
Shane shovelled out the shop front last evening. He called to say the snow was up to the door knob, partly due to the downfall and the rest from the sidewalk machine that spits the snow all over the step. I find it a bit annoying to have snow plastered all over the building but what can you do. There's nothing more annoying that shovelling it all out and then coming to work the next day and it's worse. At least the fresh snow moves easily, the stuff the machine spits out turns rock solid and you need an ice pick and a mallet to loosen it. Most shovels today are made of plastic so they lack the guts to beat on hard snow, whereas years ago when the world made tools of metal that gave you a decent lifespan, you could have gone a few rounds with a tough pile of snow.
few hours and then back home to cut knots out of my pup's coats. Their groomer had surgery and was out of commission for a few months and my dogs are beyond shaggy. I've clipped away at them and it shows what an amateur I am but if I didn't they would have looked like unsheared sheep by now. It got me thinking about what I will do with the guy retires. I think maybe I should learn to do it myself, take a course or practise until perfect. It's not like they care if they are having a bad hair day, only I would know. I'm going to have the guy order a pair of professional shears for me to practice with. The groomer has ten years on me so the odds of him still doing this in twenty years are slim. I'm going to have to do the job myself or break in a new person. Sigh. I'm not good with change! I selfishly want all the people who take care of me to be around until I no longer need them so I should have looked for younger professionals instead of ones my age or older. I'm screwed!
You're going to have to go out there and break in a new one, if you can find one accepting new patients. Also look for a dentist, a young pup fresh out of university so your teeth go to the grave with you. And two other important people to have in your life would be a carpenter and a plumber. Befriend these four professionals and you'll get through this life as easily as going down a greased slide.
The perfect scenario would be to become one of these professionals yourself and then marry another one on the list to cut your needs down to two. Right now it would be nice to be best friends with a snowplough guy.
Well, plough guy came at 3:00. I watched him push the snow out of the way and for sure my vehicle wouldn't have gone through it. So I'm off to the store and I guess this means I had another day off as it's too late to go into the shop now. Three days off in a row, that's almosty a vacation!
Third wish granted...I have a plow guy, next storm we will be down!! lol enjoy your time off...it is well deserved!! hope to see you Saturday.


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Adam Koenig, Ex-Kentucky Lawmaker, to Lead State Quarter Horse Group
With quarter horse racing about to start in Kentucky, an industry trade group had tabbed a former state lawmaker to serve as its first executive director.
Adam Koenig, then a state representative in the Kentucky General Assembly, presents Senate Bill 120, a bill relating to historical horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, during a House session in 2021. On Tuesday, the Kentucky Quarter Horse Racing Association named Koenig as its first executive director. (Image: Kentucky LRC Public Information)
Adam Koenig has been hired to head up the Kentucky Quarter Horse Racing Association (KQHRA), according to a statement the organization released on Tuesday. Koenig was a state lawmaker for 16 years and served as the chairman of the House Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee for the last six years.
He lost his bid for re-election in a primary last year.
Koenig's committee dealt with legislation pertaining to racing, and in recent years, authored or helped guide important bills to passage. Last year, he sponsored the broad racing reform bill that included penny breakage, which requires tracks to pay all wagers down to the penny rather than round down to the next 10-cent increment. In 2021, he shepherded the bill that formally legalized historical horse racing machines (HHR) in the state.
Rep. Koenig spent many years helping Kentucky's horse racing industry, and we are grateful he will continue that work in this new role," KQHRA President Dr. Richard Connelley said in a statement. "He brings unmatched leadership and relationships that will help us take the biggest step in our history."
Koenig also sponsored legislation to legalize sports betting in Kentucky. Last year, the House passed the bill for the first time, but proponents could not muster enough support for a vote in the Senate before the session ended.
Koenig to Work with New Track
As executive director, Koenig will oversee the group's daily operations and be its point person in working with lawmakers, regulators, and other stakeholders.
"I have spent that time fighting for the industry, and while I haven't previously worked directly in it, I believe my relationships in the Legislature, as well as with the KHRC, will be very helpful for horse owners," he said in a statement. "I look forward to working with everyone to ensure quarter horses have a bright future here."
Koenig will also work with Revolutionary Racing, which received Kentucky's ninth and final racing license last year. In partnership with EBCI Holdings, the company is building a $55 million quarter horse track and equine center in Ashland. The northeastern Kentucky venue will be the state's first quarter horse track.
Earlier this month, Revolutionary Racing announced that John Marshall, an experienced track executive, would serve as the track president. Revolutionary Racing plans a six-day meet at The Red Mile harness track in Lexington from April 1-6.
"We have made great strides in making Kentucky the best place to race and breed in the world," Koenig said. "The missing piece has been quarter horses, so to be part of the beginning of that is truly exciting."
Primer: Horse Racing in Kentucky
The Bluegrass State is a major player in the equine industry. According to data from the association, it is home to 30,000 quarter horses owned by more than 10,000 people.
Kentucky, of course, is best known for thoroughbred racing. That includes the Kentucky Derby, the most popular race in the US. The state's thoroughbred circuit consists of five tracks: Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ellis Park in Henderson, Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky Downs in Franklin, and Turfway Park in Florence.
Quarter horses are shorter and stockier than their thoroughbred cousins, but they're also faster. But the biggest difference between the two breeds is the distance they race. Most thoroughbred races range from six furlongs (three-quarters of a mile) to a mile-and-a-quarter. In quarter horse racing, the races are shorter. They can range from 270 yards to 870 yards, which is nearly a mile. In some cases, quarter horses may race at 1,000 yards.
Kentucky also has two harness racing tracks, Oak Grove Racing in Western Kentucky and The Red Mile in Lexington. A third harness track, Cumberland Run, is under construction in Corbin and is expected to open later this year.
Like thoroughbred racing, wagering on quarter horses and harness races is pari-mutuel.
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Moray Council's sports development section will be holding a training course for volunteer walk leaders at Elgin Community Centre from 9.30am to 4pm on Saturday, October 3.
The course is free and is designed for over 18s who would like to become volunteer walk leaders in their local community.
Moray already has a number of health walk groups in Lossiemouth, Forres, Dufftown, Buckie, Elgin and Rothes which have helped many people to get more active and to socialise and have helped with rehabilitation after illness.
Sports development officer Kim Paterson said: "Health walks are a great opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to get more active using their local environment.


Talking about comedy with Julien Bertrand on "Shanghai Comedy Corner"
Talking about the X-Files with S. Whitney Holmes on "Into It with Elle Collins"
My interview with Two Broke Girls' Jonathan Kite as I guest host "Shanghai Comedy Corner"
My shoot for Susanne Junker's ID-Identity project promo video.
A chat with City Weekend about my November 2013 Dr. Sketchy's show, Bare Bones.
The immensely talented Leia Luo and I discuss the process of making our video series, The Cultural Exchange.
I talk to Cindy Kuan about bringing Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Chinaside.
I sit down on the Internet with Rat On Swamp Dog founder and former music blogger Slinkrat about opening Dr. Sketchy's. I also use "infinitive verb" incorrectly, which is something I don't normally do. I guess I was excited or something.
Time Out Shanghai's review of my first Dr. Sketchy's event, World Over.


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We offer great things like tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, and great management training program!!!
We are looking for a big leader who learns the business quickly and move from a shift manager to an AGM to an RGM role and beyond!
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You may be pleasantly delighted to see your newborn's head full of hair or a little dejected if he is scantily haired. However, what you observe in the beginning may not be your baby's permanent hair type, as it would gradually shed and grow again. As a new mommy, it is essential to understand the reasons for hair fall in your baby, so that you know when to relax and when to hit the panic button.
It is normal for newborns to lose hair in the initial six months of their life , which stops gradually after that period.
Drop in hormone levels: Before birth, a baby receives high levels of hormones (mostly estrogen) from your body. However, after birth, there is a major drop in the hormone levels, which results in shedding a lot of the hair your baby was born with, particularly on top of his head, and even on both sides [2, 6, 19].
Resting phase: The resting or telogen phase lasting for approximately three months, is often responsible for limiting hair growth in your infant during that period [1, 3, 7]. Birth trauma, fever or any autoimmune disorder may, however, prolong the resting phase. The little hair remaining would fall off in the new cycle when they are pushed out by the new ones that grow. His hair might have a patchy look at first, getting thicker and stronger with time .
Sleeping on the back: Since parents put their newborns to sleep on their back to minimize the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), most babies tend to loose patches of hair in the back of their head due to the almost constant rubbing against the crib or bed [8, 16].
Friction against a surface: Babies also have a habit of rubbing their head on a particular surface like a mattress or car seat, resulting in bald patches which go away once they are able to sit upright [6,10].
Change his sleeping posture regularly to prevent only one part of his head from being rubbed against the surface of the crib .
Ensure more tummy time whenever he is awake to minimize hair loss alongside the flattening of the head .
If you have a girl, avoid tying tight pigtails or even putting an elastic headband as it might result in hair breakage [2,9].
While applying shampoo, which should not be more than twice a week for babies less than six months of age, massage it gently into his scalp as a harsh hand may put a greater stress on the hair follicles .
Comb your newborn's scalp using a soft-bristled brush to make way for strong, healthy hair .
If your baby is losing hair even after six months of age, along with other symptoms like loss of appetite, bring it to the notice of your doctor at once as this could indicate an underlying condition, needing treatment [1, 5].
Cradle crap which causes the scalp to become dry, and flaky (similar to dandruff) that may even result in hair fall in the affected area [11, 12].
Alopecia areata where there is a sudden loss of clumps of hair, resulting in oval or round bald patches .
Trichotillomania, a condition where one tends to pull the hair not only of their scalp but also eyebrows and eyelashes. Though it mostly appears in toddlers or older kids, it is essential to supervise an infant if he is seen to indulge in pulling at his hair quite often [1, 14].
Fungal infections like ringworm or tinea capitis that is more common in kids above two but might even occur in infants, leading to black spots, and flaking in the area where the hair has fallen [1, 15].
Atopic eczema, which occurs on the scalp or any other part of the body, might result in hair loss since it causes itchiness in the affected area .
Hypothyroidism and hypopituitarism, leading to hair loss [1,9].
Deficiency in nutrients like calcium and vitamin D may also be one of the reasons for hair loss [6,18].


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From $0.003 USD in March 2010 to $9337.74 USD in February 2018. This is of course, the price-value of 1 BTC (Bitcoin) in US Dollars. Bitcoin which started in 2009, is a cryptocurrency, a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses cryptography to control its creation and management, rather than relying on central authorities.
The Bitcoin network came into existence with the release of the first open source bitcoin client and the issuance of the first bitcoins, with Satoshi Nakamoto mining the first block of bitcoins ever (known as the genesis block), which had a reward of 50 Bitcoins even when it had nosignificant price-value. A lot of investors and traders from numerous parts of the world have since then, found it profitable and comfortable to participate in the economy of this currency. Cryptocurrency, which started with the introduction of Bitcoin, has now led to the presence of over 1500 crypto-based coins in the world. This technology (Cryptography) which works with a transparent ledger system, known as Blockchain has made its marketplace a convenient one for everyone.
Blockchains have been revolutionary by allowing anyone to own and transfer assets across an open financial network without the need for a trusted third party. Now that there are hundreds of blockchain-based assets, and more being added every month, the need to exchange these assets is compounding.
With the advent of smart contracts, it is possible for two or more parties to exchange blockchain assets without the need for a trusted third party.Decentralized exchange is an important progression from the ecosystem of centralized exchanges for afew key reasons: decentralized exchanges can provide stronger security guarantees to end users since there is no longer a central party which can be hacked, run away with customer funds or be subjected to government regulations. Hacks of Mt.Gox, Shapeshift and Bitfinex have demonstrated that these types of systemic risks are palpable. Decentralized exchange will eliminate these risks by allowing users to transact trustlessly -without a middleman -and by placing the burden of security onto individual users rather than onto a single custodian.
In the two years that have passed since the Ethereum blockchain's genesis block, numerous decentralized applications (dApps) have created Ethereum smart contracts for peer-to-peer exchange. Rapid iteration and a lack of best practices have left the blockchain scattered with proprietary and application-specific implementations. As a result, end users are exposed to numerous smart contracts of varying quality andsecurity, with unique configuration processes and learning curves, all of which implement the same functionality. This approach imposes unnecessary costs on the network by fragmenting end users according to the particular dAppseach user happens to be using, destroying valuable network effects around liquidity.


Meals are cooked by Chartwells, a well-known catering company, with a choice of menu, taking account of dietary needs related to health or religious requirements. Meals are paid for in advance by login in to your Parent Pay account.
All key stage one children are entitled to a free school meals. Families receiving Income Support or Job seeker Allowance (Income-based) are entitled to free school meals once the school is in receipt of the correct paperwork. From September 2018, we are requesting that all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 have Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) in school each day. This will remove the Packed Lunch option from all infant aged pupils unless you have a particular reason for this. If you feel that your child will need to have packed lunch please speak to the school office. There are many benefits for the children of eating together in this way, as well as the financial savings for you at home. We have also noticed that when children have school meals together, it promotes positive interactions and can even encourage your child to try new foods.
We understand that some children suffer from food allergies and would need a special diet. Our current food provider, Chartwells, are happy to accommodate this and can provide alternative menus where necessary.
Meals should be ordered online, in half termly or weekly chunks, via the Parentpay site which can be accessed via your computer, iPad or Smartphone. If you require help with this, we will be happy to assist in the school office. For our junior pupils, there is a choice of school lunches or packed lunch. We hope that many of our children in KS2 will take up school lunches. For junior children, including FSM, lunches must be ordered in advance online in the same way please.


Herbs for improving immunity are effective herbal remedies that strengthen the immune system and take care of the health of all body functions. But most importantly, medicinal herbs are absolutely safe for the body, both children and adults. The most effective herbs for strengthening the immune system are: ginseng, echinacea, dandelion, garlic, celandine, St. John's wort, red clover and others.
The immune system is a protective milestone that protects us from harmful substances formed in the body or coming from outside. The immune system produces immunocompetent cells, i.e., plasmocydes, lymphocytes and antibodies, which are biologically active substances that recognize and destroy antigens, fungi, bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and so on. It is lowered immunity, that is, a weak immune system – this is the cause of frequent diseases in both adults and children.
What herbs enhance immunity? How to take them correctly and most importantly, when it is necessary to maintain and stimulate the immune system with the help of herbs. Let's look at the most popular herbs that increase immunity.
Ginseng – for a long time this plant is used to support the immune system. Ginseng is a plant that is rich in dopamine (the hormone of happiness and pleasure). The plant enhances the protective functions of the body, increases efficiency and good mood. Very often, ginseng is used as the main component of various drugs, immunostimulating and tonic.
Ginseng is recommended to be used as an alcohol tincture. You need to take the medicine once a day, three to four times a week. As a rule, a dosage of twenty drops of ginseng is used, diluted with water to maintain the immune system during the cold season.
Eleutherococcus prickly – the plant from which the medicinal extract is made. For medicinal purposes, the roots and leaves are used. The main properties of Eleutherococcus are toning and stimulation of the immune system. The plant improves eyesight, increases physical endurance and performance in general. The effect of the use of herbs that enhance the immune system will be felt after two weeks of regular use. Alcohol tincture is prepared from the plant and must be taken before meals.
Echinacea for immunity – is used as an immunostimulant, which increases the number of phagocytes in the blood (cells that absorb harmful substances, that is, bacteria, dying cells and foreign particles). Echinacea affects the immune system as a comprehensive treatment for children and adults. The main action of the plant is to suppress the reproduction of herpes viruses and influenza, Escherichia coli, staphylococci and streptococci.
Echinacea tincture can be purchased at the pharmacy, but can be prepared at home. Let's look at the recipes tincture and decoction of Echinacea.
Tincture: 100 g of boiled water should be poured over 200-300 ml of boiled water and put in a water bath for 15-30 minutes. After this, the infusion should be cooled, strain and take a quarter cup three times a day. Broth: Echinacea roots (pre-crushed) 300 g of boiling water and put in a water bath for 40-50 minutes. After this, strain the broth and squeeze. Take a tablespoon three times a day.
Altai herbs for immunity are prized around the world. Since it is these herbs growing in Altai that have absorbed the special energy of the mountainous region with healing air and amazingly beautiful nature. Altai herbs make various balsams, syrups and tinctures that help strengthen the immune system, cure colds, or cope with cardiovascular diseases. For the preparation of medicinal extracts use herbs such as licorice, dog rose, St. John's wort, meadow geranium, chaga, kopeck and others.
In the preparation of extracts to strengthen the immunity of the Altai herbs used water, which allows you to completely extract valuable biologically active substances from plants. Altai herbs have healing power, so they are dried and make teas, herbal preparations, balms and extracts.
Herbal tea is valued for its immunostimulating properties. Herb harvest protects the liver cells and produces a choleretic effect. Collecting has a tonic effect. Since the herbal harvest is presented in shares, that is, the percentage of certain herbs, it is necessary to brew it in a special way. One tablespoon of herbs is poured on with 500 ml boiling water and infused. Drink collection is necessary before meals.
Infusions of herbs for immunity is a popular folk remedy that allows you to strengthen the immune system in the safest and most effective way. Most often, ginseng and echinacea are used for infusions, as these plants activate the immune system. But it is necessary to take herbal extracts very carefully, since the use of certain herbs leads to an intensive consumption of enzymes and substances that are extremely important for the normal functioning of the body. That is why long-term use of infusions of herbs that increase immunity, can lead to depletion of the body.
Let's look at the most effective and popular herbal extracts for immunity and recipes for their preparation.
Excellent tonic drink can be prepared from hawthorn, wild rose and raspberry. All vegetable components must be thoroughly chopped and pour boiling water. Infuse for 30-40 minutes to cool completely, use as tea.
Infusions that boost the immune system can be not only beneficial, but also tasty. You will need 1-2 kg of fresh beets, as many carrots, 1 kg of pomegranates, 1 kg of lemons and 1 kg of flower or herbal honey. Ingredients are ground and poured honey. Insist night, take in the morning before meals and at night one teaspoon.
Mix dried mint herb, St. John's wort, lemon balm and lime blossom (for a tablespoon each). The grass must be poured boiling water and insist for 15-20 minutes. Take during the day.
Mix echinacea leaves, black currant leaves, lemon balm, wild rose and strawberry leaves. Herbs are best insisted in a thermos for 3-5 hours. Drink in small portions throughout the day. The course of treatment with herbs that increase immunity is 18-20 days.
This recipe will not only strengthen the immune system, but also improve digestion. A glass of oats and 100 g of wild rose must be poured boiling water and infused for 12 hours (the infusion is better to do at night). Take a tincture of half a cup 3 times a day. The course of treatment is 30 days. Please note that you can add dried fruit to the dog rose for a more pleasant taste.
Herbs that increase immunity in children help to safely restore the child's immune system, to protect the children's body from viruses and infections. Today, most children have a weakened immune system, which does not cope with infections and viruses. Because of this, kids of different ages often get sick. We offer you recipes for infusions and decoctions of herbs that will help increase the weakened children's immunity.
Aloe is one of the most effective and affordable herbal ingredients to boost the immune system in a child. Mix a few leaves of aloe with 100 ml of homemade milk, 3 tablespoons of honey, lemon juice and walnuts. Ingredients need to insist within 48 hours and take a teaspoon 2-3 times a day half an hour before meals.
Black elderberry flowers allow you to increase the activity of cells that are responsible for the protective functions of the immune system. A tablespoon of elderberry poured boiling water and insist. Infusion is necessary to filter and drink before bedtime.
Walnut leaves are another affordable herbal remedy that perfectly enhances the immune system in children. A couple of spoons of leaves pour 500 ml of boiling water and infuse for 12 hours (it is best to do at night). Infusion is necessary to filter and take half a cup twice a day.
The best herb for immunity, more precisely for its restoration and maintenance, is Echinacea, St. John's Wort, dandelion and many other herbs. The most effective herbs that increase immunity in both adults and children are selected individually and depend on the presence of contraindications to their use.
Immunity enhancing herbs are a natural source of health that helps to safely and effectively restore the immune system and cope with various diseases. Herbal therapy refers to the methods of traditional medicine. Despite the healing properties of herbs, some of them have contraindications and certain rules of use. Therefore, before you engage in the restoration of the immune system with the help of herbs, it is recommended to consult with your doctor.


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SSCC Theatre presents 'Dead Man Walking'
Critically acclaimed film comes to life on stage July 27-29
"Dead Man Walking" will be presented July 27-29 in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on the Southern State Community College campus in Hillsboro.
The SSCC Theatre Company presents Tim Robbins' "Dead Man Walking," playing July 27-29 in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on the Southern State Community College Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. The Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m.; the Sunday matinee begins at 3:30 p.m.
Based on the successful book and film, Sister Helen Prejean (played by Paula Campagna) receives a letter from death row inmate Matthew Poncelet (Andrew Marler), who is convicted in the killing of two teenagers in Louisiana. While Poncelet was sentenced to death, accomplice Carl Vitello got a lesser sentence of life without parole. As depicted by the press, Poncelet is a volatile criminal who makes references to Hitler as a role model. By becoming Poncelet's spiritual advisor, Sister Helen is able to get inside the mind of a convicted killer. Through letters and visits, she discovers and understands a man that the rest of the world regards as a cold-blooded killer.
The cast includes: Ryan Elrich, Kevin Evans, Xander Hardin, Madison Hatfield, Emma Horick, Bronwyn Jones, Quinn Pickering-Polstra, Zebadiah Pickering-Polstra, Kara Russell, Eric Silcott, Shane Taylor, Matthew Waits and Sarah Wuellner.
The production team includes: Rainee Angles (director and production design), Zanna Haines (costumes), Benjamin Gullett (public relations), Shane Taylor (stage manager) and Abby Van Brocklin (assistant stage manager). Fulfilling other crew positions are: Brent Angles, Charlotte Brown, D.J. Griffith, Melissa Griffith, Ian Holmes, Rebecca Rust, Micaela Stanton and Kayla Taylor.
Tickets for "Dead Man Walking" are on sale now and can be purchased for $8 at www.sscctheatre.com. At the door, tickets start at $10. A discount of $2 per ticket is available for groups of 10 or more. Credit cards are accepted for online purchases and at the door. Seats for this production are reserved; therefore it is recommended that tickets be purchased early.
For more information on "Dead Man Walking," visit www.sscctheatre.com.
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The dust is settling on the deal struck between Greece and its creditors for a four-month bailout extension. Our policy analyst Vincenzo Scarpetta looks at where the latest developments leave Podemos – Spain's anti-establishment party which has no doubt been watching closely how SYRIZA handled the negotiations in Brussels.
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Now that the dust is (sort of) settling on the deal struck between Greece and its creditors for a four-month bailout extension, the moment has come to look at where the latest developments leave Podemos – Spain's anti-establishment party which has no doubt been watching closely how its ally SYRIZA handled the negotiations in Brussels.
Remember, there will be general elections in Spain later this year (or in January 2016 at the latest) and some opinion polls have suggested Podemos may come out as the largest party.
The Greek deal is hardly good news for Podemos
As we noted in our previous blogs (see here and here), the Greek government has been forced to backtrack on almost all its flagship electoral pledges in order to secure a short-term deal and avoid crashing out of the euro – not least because SYRIZA did not have a popular mandate to take Greece out of the single currency.
Podemos would face the same dilemma. The party led by the ponytailed, eloquent Pablo Iglesias has been telling Spanish voters that it's possible to pursue economic policies that would stimulate domestic demand by increasing public spending and remain a member of the Eurozone. The recent negotiations between Greece and its creditors have shown that this is simply not the case. EU fiscal rules must be complied with, and commitments made by previous governments must be honoured.
Interestingly, Iglesias has given a rather positive assessment of the Greek deal, calling it "reasonable". On Monday, he told Tele Cinco:
There's something we can celebrate. Finally, there's a government from Southern Europe that negotiates and doesn't [only] obey…[The Greek government] hasn't done what good part of Southern European governments have done: kneel and obey.
Pablo Iglesias, interview with Tele Cinco, 23 February 2015
Conversely, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy – whose centre-right Partido Popular has been passing unpopular budget cuts and structural reforms over the past four years – has stressed:
There have been three Eurogoup meetings and SYRIZA has been told [that its proposals could not be accepted], and SYRIZA had to say that it would stick to the commitments.
Mariano Rajoy, speaking during the Debate on the State of the Nation, 25 February 2015
In other words, each side is trying to spin the Greek deal.
Furthermore, just like SYRIZA, Podemos has no government or negotiating experience. This had an impact on the Greek talks – with other Eurozone governments not always happy about the 'unconventional' approach taken by the new Greek government. The same would very likely be true for Podemos.
All that said, the negotiations in four months' time will probably be more important as a template for Podemos, since the talks will focus on what Greece can do once it has exited the current programme and will determine how much fiscal flexibility and debt relief are really on offer in the longer term.
But Spain is not Greece
Spain is in a very different position from Greece. Firstly, it's the fourth-largest economy of the Eurozone – so it does have systemic importance for the future of the single currency. Secondly, it never asked for a fully-fledged bailout and it's no longer under an EU-IMF programme anyway – meaning that it can finance itself on the markets. Thirdly, it has passed a few important structural reforms. Fourthly, a debt restructuring – which has been advocated by Podemos – would be a rather different proposition, since large part of Spain's debt is privately owned.
Hence, Podemos can claim that Spain would have a better negotiating hand than Greece. However, as we have noted before, many of the pledges of parties such as SYRIZA and Podemos not only go against what would be foreseen under a bailout programme. They also contradict most of the current economic governance rules which all Eurozone members need to abide by.
Will Spain's economic recovery hamper Podemos?
Economic recovery seems to be consolidating in Spain, and the government has upgraded its 2015 GDP growth forecast from +2% to +2.4%. However, there's always a time gap between macroeconomic indicators getting better and citizens actually perceiving that things are getting better. With Spanish unemployment expected to stay high over the next few years, Podemos should presumably still be able to rely on widespread anti-austerity sentiment.
Unlike SYRIZA, Podemos is not guaranteed a place in government
After the January 25 Greek elections, SYRIZA was only two seats short of an absolute majority in parliament. Looking at the latest opinion polls, and due to the different electoral systems, it seems very unlikely that Podemos will finish anywhere near that – although the party is clearly on course for a strong showing. This has one immediate implication on coalition formation. In Greece, the alternative was between a government with SYRIZA in it or else no government at all. In Spain, Podemos could potentially be kept out of power by a grand coalition between the centre-right Partido Popular and the Socialist Party – although that would be an unprecedented and uncomfortable arrangement.
In any case, the road to the Spanish general election is still very long. Municipal and regional elections will take place across the country over the next few months, starting with Andalusia in March and finishing with Catalonia in September. Local results may well give us a better foretaste of things to come.
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Elaborate dinners are usually the work of experienced cooks. However, Thanksgiving often brings novice cooks to the stove out of necessity. American Public Radio's show The Splendid Table is ready and waiting to help you out by fielding cooking questions on Thanksgiving morning. The show's regulars will be joined by Jacques Pépin, Garrison Keillor, Jane and Michael Stern and Ruth Reichl. There will be a two hour radio call-in show from 11am - 1pm ET/10am CT as well as the opportunity to answer questions on the web. This show will be a wonderful audio accompaniment for your bustling kitchen. You can also visit the Splendid Table on-line for great Thanksgiving recipes and cooking tips anytime - just click here.
This beautiful Thanksgiving table is set with a Libeco Home Vence linen café noir tablecloth and a Fjord celadon tablerunner. The neutral colors are accented with seasonal pumpkin-hued Libeco Vence gold linen napkins. Simon Pearce Cavendish dinnerware and Match Pewter tableware finish off the table with classic style.