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Le château de Grancey est un château du  situé  au Grancey-le-Château-Neuvelle (Côte-d'Or) en Bourgogne-Franche-Comté .

Localisation
Le château est situé sur un éperon barré à l'extrémité sud du village.

Historique

Une partie des fortifications remonte au  et l'abbé Courtépée estime que le château est rebâti en 1193 par Ponce de Grancey, connétable de Bourgogne. En 1361 Eudes de Grancey y fonde une collégiale dont les privilèges sont approuvés en 1365 par Urbain V. Le 16 décembre 1363, Philippe le Hardi y date plusieurs mandats, dont un revêtu du sceau d'Arnaud de Cervole. En 1433, Guillaume de Châteauvillain, seigneur de Grancey, rallié au roi de France, pille l'abbaye de Theuley. En représailles le château est assiégé par une armée bourguignonne menée par Jean IV de Vergy et doit se rendre au mois d'août. Démantelé, il revient alors à son frère, Bernard de Châteauvillain, resté fidèle à la cause bourguignonne. En 1454 l'évêque Gui Bernard le fait saisir, le sieur de Châteauvillain ayant refusé de lui rendre hommage lors de son avènement. En 1463, Thiébaut IX de Neufchastel lègue Grancey à son fils Claude.

En 1587, Guillaume de Hautemer, chevalier du roi, est comte de Grancey. En 1591, le château étant en guerre avec la Sainte-Union, le sieur de Vibray meurt en essayant de l'écheler "comme il l'avait fait à Saulx-le-Duc".
Aux débuts du  le château est reconstruit avec une enceinte plus complète qu'aujourd'hui couronnée d'une bande continue d'archères et fenêtres de tir sur les courtines et les tours alors que le bourg est entouré du même niveau de fortifications.  La collégiale a été restaurée au  par l'architecte Sagot et les vitraux sont posés en 1880.

Architecture

Le château de Grancey est situé sur la pointe sud d'un éperon barré séparé au nord du bourg castral par un puissant fossé. L'enceinte qui suit le profil de la roche sur la face est est flanquée de plusieurs tours anciennes : près de la pointe sud une grande tour en fer à cheval et une petite carrée arasées au niveau de la terrasse, sur la face ouest deux tourelles rondes et une troisième sur la face est, occupée par le chœur de la collégiale.

L'enceinte est occupée par l'imposant château du , construit à l'aplomb de la muraille occidentale et par des bâtiments plus anciens, construits parallèlement au fossé près de l'entrée. A gauche la collégiale Saint-Jean-Baptiste rebâtie au  dont la crypte occupe la tourelle sur la courtine. A droite des communs couverts de tuiles vernissées noires et jaunes, qui rejoignent une tourelle symétrique sur la courtine. Au centre la tour porche à porte charretière qui présente deux rainures avec les flèches du pont-levis qui est encore en service. Le fossé, clos de mur à chaque extrémité, est à sec.

Le château, la terrasse, sa balustrade, la collégiale Saint-Jean, l'écurie, les façades et les toitures de la poterne et des bâtiments annexes, des maisons incluses dans la clôture, l'enceinte fortifiée : le pont-levis, les remparts, les tours et les courtines et leurs soubassements ainsi que les salles voûtées souterraines, les glacis, les deux grilles, les portails, les anciens jardins et les vestiges qu'ils contiennent, les sols et les murs de clôture sont classés par arrêté du 26 mai 2000.

Notes et références

Annexes

Articles connexes
 Liste des châteaux de la Côte-d'Or
 Liste des monuments historiques de la Côte-d'Or

Liens externes

Grancey
Grancey
Monument historique dans la Côte-d'Or
Monument historique classé en 2000


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Connecting and highlighting incredible people in our South Bay community is one of our favorite parts of our jobs.
The inspiration we draw from those we interact with keeps us fueled through the ups and downs of the daily grind!
With the start of April, the designated Autism Awareness Month, we are proud to feature Kim Sinclair – Executive Director for the Autism Society Los Angeles!
Kim's other passions include cycling, spending time outdoors and with her family.
You are very passionate about what you do! What is your favorite part about working for The Autism Society Los Angeles?
Our mission is truly making a difference: "improve the lives of all affected by autism. We help empower individuals with autism (self advocates), their families, and professionals through advocacy, education, support and community collaboration". I love our entire community and that we are making a difference in people's lives every day.
2. The Autism Society Los Angeles has a broad range of services, can you please give us a brief run-down of the services/experience that the organization offers?
We are engaged throughout the community in Public Policy to influence the laws that support our individuals and families. Through Advocacy ASLA represents individuals with developmental disabilities in Sacramento through membership on statewide commissions and committees and building relations with legislators and administrators. ASLA trains medical and law enforcement professionals improving the outcomes of interactions for our community members. Providing a resource "warm-line", to provide support for in need families, self-advocates and members of the community. Presenting conferences and trainings, to provide education and increase advocacy skills. ASLA also just launched a Self Advocate Speakers Bureau, to provide speaking opportunities for Self Advocates to community groups representing their voices. And finally, we provide an Annual Summer residential camp to young adults – Camp NAVIN to support independence and friendships.
3. Of the many programs the organization offers, which one is your favorite and why?
I love the newly launched Self Advocate Speakers Bureau. We train individuals with disabilities on presentation skills and then connect with community groups for public speaking presentations to create acceptance of differences. It is powerful and provides employment for our disability community.
4. What would you say is the biggest place where you have seen The Autism Society Los Angeles make an impact?
Our programs and services help families and individuals across all developmental disabilities develop advocacy skills and become educated on how to navigate the multiple support systems in California to improve their quality of life. Most importantly, we have been the lead organization in passing laws in California that will have a profound impact on the thousands of individuals with disabilities.
5. Does the Autism Society Los Angeles only help individuals with Autism?
No, we help families and individuals across all developmental disabilities, and professionals including medical and law enforcement.
6. What do you see for the future of the Autistic community and how is The Autism Society Los Angeles helping shape that future?
We are THE resource in the LA disability community and have trained thousands of family members, individuals with disabilities, and professionals. And we will continue to support the community across all stages of their lifespan.
7. What impact do donations to The Autism Society Los Angeles make within the community?
All donations stay local, unlike many peer organizations. ASLA is mostly a volunteer-run organization that relies on donations to keep our programs and advocacy efforts continuing. The funds raised support our mission and all dollars raised by ASLA stay in our community. We are also always in search of passionate and dedicated volunteers that can help. And we always value business support to help sponsor programs.
No matter where you live (but especially here in SoCal!) outdoor entertaining at your home becomes more appealing as the weather warms and the days get longer.
With the start of Spring and the much-rejoiced arrival of day light savings, now may be the ideal time to prep (or update) your outdoor living spaces! Thanks to Pinterest & HGTV, the design and decor ideas are endless… which may have you feeling a bit overwhelmed.
The key is not to take on too much – just remind yourself that your main goal is to create a outdoor space that you can enjoy being in. We have gathered the following guidelines to get the gears turning and the inspiration flowing..
Be sure to create traffic patterns or designated ways to walk/move around. Due to the restricted lot sizes throughout most of the South Bay, this rule is especially critical if you want to make the most of a small or cramped space. This can be done in a variety of ways.. whether that be laying formal stone walkways or planting shrubs to help establish corners and borders.
Add an outdoor fire source. Indoor fireplaces are great and all.. but when the mid-summer heat rolls around, you definitely do not want to be stuck indoors! Keep it low key with a portable firepit or firebowl (how cool are these!) or take things to the next level with a full fireplace. Just be sure to check your local building codes / fire safety rules… and to stock up on the s'mores supplies!
Outdoor kitchens are an ideal way to extend your home's living space into the outdoors. While detailed outdoor kitchens can easily become expensive, they don't have to be! Remember, it is about creating an environment and the ability to eat outside, not necessarily buying all the frills and accessories. A charcoal grill and small outdoor dining table can be the start of your backyard dining experience.
Keep things practical and organized. Do not go over the top with accessories or details and have a designated area to put things (seat cushions, pillows, etc) when rain is in the forecast! Also, if you choose to incorporate an outdoor kitchen/dining area, be sure to have create a storage area for equipment to help keep the space cleared and available for enjoying.
Try out vertical gardening! Blank walls, covered patios and fencing can all benefit from the addition of vertical gardens. Succulents work best, and when coupled with found wood are a easy, affordable DIY project. We love this charming vertical garden our Neighborhood Spotlight Anaïs and her husband build!
Lastly, remember that a roof extends usability. Overhead structures like a gazebo or screened porch provide comfort and protection from the elements, ultimately giving you more opportunities to spend time outdoors. However, the roofing does not have to be a permanent structure – pop-up tent over your deck or out in the yard can be just as effective in blocking the sun or rain!
The main suggestion we can give (which applies to all home renovations and DIY projects) is to create a space that make sense for your unique situation. Whether that be the amount of physical room you have in your backyard, or the amount you think your family will use it. Have fun, be realistic and enjoy the efforts, as well as the rewards!
The Hermosa Parade & Redondo 5k may have already passed, but there is still plenty of time to get revved up for St. Patrick's Day!
Saint Rocke: Saint Rocke gets it going with tribute band Hollywood U2 and Barley Friday March 17th. Get in early for happy hour with "Piano Man" Scott Doyle (this is the guy from your favorite Dueling Piano nights).
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the LA Kings at Taste of the South Bay. It's an upscale, food-centric social event at Shade Hotel's new location in Redondo Beach. In between tastings, guests can mix and mingle with LA Kings personnel and celebrities, play casino games and bid on the silent auction. Also, proceeds from the event benefit Redondo Beach Police Foundation to buy classroom emergency safety kits for all Redondo Beach schools – a win-win!
If you feel up to venturing outside of the South Bay bubble, head over to the Original Farmers Market on St. Patrick's Day for corned beef, cabbage and green beer at Magee's Kitchen. Glen "the strolling bagpiper" will be playing Celtic tunes during lunchtime, while Stuart Marks and the Paddy O'Dors Band will park themselves on the West Patio during dinner.
With today's celebration of International Women's Day and March's designation as Women's History Month, we felt it was only fitting to highlight South Bay women whom we have found to be both influential and inspiring.
We are honored to highlight five local women who we have had the privilege of getting to know over the past year. Each of these women have created a way to pursue their unique passions and seek careers that give them personal fulfillment. Their stories inspire us and remind us that we are capable of shaping our own futures.
Amy Errett, founder and owner of E3 Vehicles – a custom Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (golf cart) retailer based in the South Bay. Amy is a passionate about living the ultimate South Bay Lifestyle, one consisting of jaunting around town enjoying the sunshine while going green and saving money. Amy and E3 Vehicles help people realize their dream lifestyle by offering custom made-to-order electric vehicles that are substantially under competitors prices.
Allison Gander, owner and principal of AGA Design – an architectural consulting firm, recognized early on that with her drawing abilities and aptitude for geometry a career as an architect would be the perfect fit. With over 12 years of experience in the profession to-date, Allison prepared for her career not just with a Bachelor's of Science in architecture, but also with a year at Ecole d'Architecutre de Paris-La Villette and a Master's of Architecture from Georgia Tech. Lucky for us, Allison relocated from Georgia to Los Angeles where she promptly began working as a Project Architect consultant for Levin & Associates. (If you have ever been to the Dodger Stadium or the John Anson Ford Ampitheatre – you have likely marveled at some of her work!) Allison's next step brought her to creating AGA Designs, is a full-service architecture firm which allows her to stay involved with each project from start to finish.
You may have noticed this Jen Carpenter around the South Bay .. as shes is usually accompanied by 6-8 dogs she is hard to miss! Recognizing the busy schedules of South Bay-ers (not to mention the time spent in traffic for those of us commuting!), Jen founded Jen's Dog Walking, a service that not only gives her furry customers their needed walks, but the love and attention that they deserve. Fueled by affection from her own three 3 dogs, Jen Carpenter is passionate about providing other canines with regular walks in order to ensure their health and happiness.
Growing up a harpist and a pianist, Anaïs de la Morandais eventually realized and decided to pursue her love for choral conducting. With a Master of Arts in choral conducting from the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, Austria and a Maîtrise of Musicology from the Université de Haute-Bretagne in Rennes, France, Anaïs has the education to match her passion. While she works primarily with children, Anaïs has taught men and women of all ages throughout her career. From leading workshops on physical body training in support of the voice, to teaching youth choirs the basics of rhythm, Anaïs has experience in all realms of the musical world. Since her arrival in California, Anaïs has founded Atelier Musical in an effort provide music education services to Santa Monica, Redondo Beach and all areas in between. She offers piano lessons and vocal technique lessons, as well as French language support for students.
With a Communication Design degree from OTIS, as well as experience as both a marketing director and an art director, Cat Landry is the independent graphic designer and owner behind Cat Landry Design. Beyond her impressive resume, however, Cat has also honed a skill set that helps her to evaluate and determine not just the needs of her clients, but also their personal style. What stood out to us about Cat was her dedication to truly getting to know her clients and creating work that embodies who they are. She is especially passionate about working with local business and supporting the "South Bay Bubble." What could be better than working with a designer who really knows the community your business serves and the audience you're trying to reach?
As always, it is quite humbling when we look back at the incredible women that we have had the opportunity to mingle with. We applaud Cat, Amy, Anaïs, Allison & Jen for following their calling, while also using their abilities to contribute to their community.
While these women give us plenty of reason to celebrate today and look forward to the future, this Forbes article provides 7 (More) Reasons To Be Optimistic This International Women's Day!
With one of the grayest, rainiest winters the South Bay has seen in years behind us (hopefully!) the forecast shows blue skies ahead! This weather has us feeling inspired to bring the sunshine inside and give our own living spaces a spring makeover.
We are also pulling inspiration from this Avenue C listing (3 Bed, 3 Bath, 6,084) which perfectly exemplifies a light and bright style, while still remaining the ideal blend of comfortable and stylish.
While it may be hard to completely capture a newly constructed house's fresh feel in your home, we have gathered a few tips to help brighten things up this spring! Some are simple and some are more detailed, but even just one or two subtle changes can spring-ify your home!
Mirrors aren't just for checking your hair! Place a large mirror directly across from a window to reflect light all around the room. Or hang a few small ones on a wall perpendicular to the window to subtly bounce light around a room.
Just add white..or off white.. or eggshell. A fresh coat of paint around door frames, stair case banisters and window paneling will do wonders! Hack – If you aren't up for painting, just give frames, banisters and paneling a good scrub down to get rid of finger prints and accumulated dust.
Raise the roof (not literally). Many homes (especially those in the Golden Hills) have vaulted painted ceilings or even wood paneled ceiling applications. While these higher ceilings do create a larger feel in the room, without the correct lighting and appropriately located windows they can leave a room feeling dim. Recessed lighting fixtures or commonly referred to as "can lights" help to brighten up the ceiling without being obtrusive to the eye. Some options even include a dimmer switch to allow for flexible lighting control.
Keep it low. According to Designer Blair Gordon "Streamlined furnishings with low-slung profiles help rooms feel more spacious." While you are at it, opt for white furniture, rather than dark colors. Think white bookcases, cream couches, and white tables… especially if you have dark wood floors!
While it would be nice to put in a few windows or a sky light, it is much easier to add some artificial lighting! Try Bright White LED bulbs to maximize the brightness coming from your lamps. Or add a table lamp to your current decor to help add a bit more brightness.
We are excited to Spring Forward in a few weeks and wish you all a very happy March!
While our beloved Redondo Beach is just over six square miles, the Redondo Beach Unified School District school district of consists eight elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school (as well as one continuation school and one adult school). But our residents are focused on quality, not just quantity! Over the past two years, seven of these schools were named"California Gold Ribbon Schools" while several others have been recognized by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. High honors for our idyllic ocean-side community!
Not sure which school you are currently zoned for? Or interested in buying in a specific school district? Check out the district map below or try this interactive version for a simplified way to determine which school territory your home is located in.
Wondering why our schooling systems are so effective?
The Redondo Beach School System is financially supplemented by two contributing organizations: the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the Redondo Beach Education Foundation (RBEF). There is frequently confusion regarding the differences between these two organizations, but the RBEF and the PTA play clears roles in their over-arching purpose to fill the gap between the state provided school funds and the actual operating costs of each classroom. One of the largest children's advocacy organizations in the US, the PTA pays for school and site-specific needs (ex: field trips and classroom enrichment programs). The Redondo Beach PTA has more than 8,000 members and runs an annual membership drive. Incredible to see such a huge cumulative effort to make education one of the pillars of our community!
Alternately (but just as importantly), the RBEF's focus is on funding the salaries of the individuals that are needed to teach the varying programs that are in place in each school throughout the districts. RBEF works to maintain the high quality of education offered at each of Redondo Beach campuses by providing living wage salaries for music teachers, science teachers and all specialized instructors.
All of the changes and developments in Redondo Beach schools can be followed by "School News"- a monthly newsletter to promote the news of the district and each of the schools. While print copies of each issue are distributed to the elementary school students, to teachers and staff in all schools and to select business locations, you can also access the newsletters online. Check out the February 2017 Edition to learn more about the role of the RBEF, 2017 kindergarten enrollment and much more!
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Questions on how to best time the sale of your home?
Not sure what to do with your boo this Valentine's? We have selected a few romantic AND fun events that are taking place nearby….
Event is FREE for Garden Members! General Admission rates apply for non-members.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic, blanket or chairs and enjoy music by VOX DJ on the Upper Meadow. Beer tastings will be provided by Red Car Brewery and Restaurant and wine from Plough/Wooden Valley Wines. The Foil Place will be onsite to provide a complimentary, personalized engraving with the purchase of a wine glass. A photo booth will be on site and food can also be purchased from Richeeze Grilled Cheese Truck.
Meanwhile, the downstairs portion of the venue will feature an intimate 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu with wine-pairing option available from 5:00 p.m. to close. To make a reservation call ahead at (310) 798-2500.
Primal Alchemy Catering is hosting a farm to table Valentine's dinner with Brouwerij West Brewery Beers for an unforgettable romantic celebration.
Set in a 1940's warehouse, you will arrive to aphrodisiac appetizers paired with a complimentary tasting of 5 Brouwerij West beers to start off the evening. Sway to the French-Gypsy swing music of Hedgehog Swing and capture the memory with a picture in our Lovers Only photo booth, before enjoying a seasonally selected dinner.
Ticketed event with limited seats – offering individual tickets, couples tickets and group tickets.
Join 1FUR1's Cupid & Canines Valentine's Benefit at the Zoom Room Redondo Beach for fun activities to enjoy with your 4-legged best friend by your side.
With the dawn of February, comes the advent of a momentous tradition that dates back to 1887 – Groundhog Day.
Featuring a rodent meterologist, this day was first celebrated in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and has roots in roots in the ancient Christian tradition of Candlemas Day, when clergy would bless and distribute candles needed for winter. According to tradition, if a groundhog comes out of its hole on this day and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of cold winter weather. Tradition also states that an early spring is indicated if the groundhog does not see its shadow.
Here is to hoping that Phil the Punxsutawney groundhog, does NOT see his shadow tomorrow, when he emerges to predict the next few months of weather.
Like Phil, we have a few predictions about how the real estate market will behave over the next few months.
Unlike Phil, we have done research and are not scared of our own shadows.
While 2016 saw record-low rates, mortgage rates have begun to rise following the election. Experts predict that rates will climb by half a percent over 2017.
According to predictions by Joe Kirchner, senior economist at Realtor.com, millennials and baby boomers will dominate demand in the housing market will millennials making up 33% of the buyer pool and baby boomers representing another 30%. This prediction is expected to hold true for the next decade.
However, as more "first-time buyers" (millennials) seek out their first homes, the available inventory is expected to continue to drop in 2017. Which inventory already down an 11 percent in the top 100 metros in 2016, this means that home buyers will have even fewer choices.
Kirchner further predicts that the West will outpace the rest of the country in real estate action, with home prices in Western cities increasing 5.8% and sales increasing 4.7%.
There are some positive expectations in place as well. Gudell predicts that as incomes rises and rent appreciation slows, rental affordability will improve. Her argument is supported by Urban Land Institute's October 2016 Real Estate Consensus Forecast, which noted that apartment rental rate growth is expected to moderate to 3.0 percent in 2017, but remain above the 20-year average growth rate of 2.8 percent.


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Q: Run local python script on remote server thanks to Posh-SSH module (W10) I want to run local python script on remote server by using Posh-SSH which is a module in Powerhsell.
This topic mention it with regular ssh by doing this:
Get-Content hello.py | ssh user@192.168.1.101 python -

I would like here to use Posh-SSH module but I don't get how to achieve it...
I tried sth like this but it doesn't work
Invoke-SSHCommand -Index $sessionid.sessionid -Command "$(Get-Content hello.py) | python3 -u -" -ErrorAction Stop

EDIT
No errors shown, only stuck on it and and do nothing...
EDIT2
Ok I get it now why I have this error when I send a multiline py file.
New lines are not retranscripted, look what command will be send to the remote server :
python3 -u - <<"--ENDOFPYTHON--"
chevre="basic" print("Hello, World!")
--ENDOFPYTHON--

and not:
python3 -u - <<"--ENDOFPYTHON--"
chevre="basic"
print("Hello, World!")
--ENDOFPYTHON--

EDIT3
And finally Done !
Thanks to this topic I performed to change the whitespace to newline as it should be.
For doing this just to this
( (Get-Content hello.py) -join "`r`n")

instead of simple
$(Get-Content hello.py)

Finally the line will be :
$cmd = "python3 -u - <<`"--ENDOFPYTHON--`"`n$((Get-Content $pyscript) -join "`r`n")`n--ENDOFPYTHON--"
Invoke-SSHCommand -Index $sessionid.sessionid -Command $cmd -ErrorAction Stop

Also don't forget to remove the line
#!/usr/bin/env python3

if present on top of your py file, otherwise it won't work.

A: You are currently sending the following to the SSH endpoint:
# Example Python Added: would be replaced with your code
print("Hello, World!") | python3 -u -

Assuming bash as the endpoint shell, the above is invalid and would either produce an error or hang.
You need to encapsulate the code being sent to the server using echo (assuming bash ssh endpoint).
Invoke-SSHCommand -Index $sessionid.sessionid -Command "echo '$((Get-Content hello.py) -join "`r`n")' | python3 -u -" -ErrorAction Stop

The above will now send:
echo 'print("Hello, World!")' | python3 -u -

This works as long as you don't use single quotes. However, if you must use those or other special characters, you may need to use a here document instead:
Invoke-SSHCommand -Index $sessionid.sessionid -Command "python3 -u - <<`"--ENDOFPYTHON--`"`n$((Get-Content hello.py) -join "`r`n")`n--ENDOFPYTHON--" -ErrorAction Stop

The here document will send exactly what it is to the standard input stream of the program: tabs, spaces, quotes and all. Therefore the above will send the following:
python3 -u - <<"--ENDOFPYTHON--"
print("Hello, World!")
--ENDOFPYTHON--

You can replace --ENDOFPYTHON-- with anything as long as it does not appear in your python file.
Reference for here docs
UPDATE:
Added -join "`r`n" as it is needed for newlines to be sent correctly, as pointed out by the asker.

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In the days of the Wild West, there was a young cowboy
who wanted more than anything to be the greatest
gunfighter in the world. He practiced every minute of
his spare time, but he knew that he wasn't yet first-rate
and that there must be something he was doing wrong.
Sitting in a saloon one Saturday night, he recognized
an elderly man seated at the bar who had the reputation
of being the fastest gun in the West in his day. The
young cowboy took the seat next to the old-timer, bought
him a drink, and told him the story of his great ambition.
"Do you think you could give me some tips?" he asked.
The old man looked him up and down and said, "Well, for
one thing you're wearing your gun too high. Tie the
holster a lil' lower down on your leg."
"Will that make me a better gunfighter?" asked the young
"Sure will," said the old-timer.
The young man did as he was told, stood up, whipped out
his .44 and shot the bow tie off the piano player.
"That's terrific!" said the cowboy, "Got any more tips
for me?"
"Yep," said the old man. "Cut a notch out of your holster
where the hammer hits it. That'll give you a smoother draw."
"Will that make me a better gunfighter?" asked the younger
"You bet it will," said the old-timer.
The young man took out his knife, cut the notch, stood up,
drew his gun in a blur, then shot a cufflink off the piano
player.
"Wow!" said the cowboy. "I'm learnin' somethin' here.
Got any more tips?"
The old man pointed to a large can in a corner of the saloon.
"See that axle grease over there? Coat your gun with it."
The young man went over to the can and smeared some of the
grease on the barrel of his gun. "No," said the old-timer,
"I mean smear it all over the gun, handle and all."
"Will that make me a better gunfighter?" asked the young man.
"No," said the old timer, but when Wyatt Earp gets done
playin' the piano, he's going to shove that gun up your
ass, and it won't hurt as much."
:gunner: :chase: :star: :laugher:
YOW,,,, HEY NOW !!!!
:laugher: :laugher:
:laugher: good 1 stu
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Mahatma Gandhi Mission (MGM) College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Aurangabad invites applications for the following vacant positions under plan Scheme of Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Gandheli, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra State. Eligible candidates apply within 15 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News Paper (13 - 19 August 2016 Issue).
a) For Disciplines other than Engineering subject - Doctoral degree in relevant subject including relevant basic sciences with 8 years experience in relevant subject Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension specialist or in an equivalent position the pay band -3 of Rs. 15600-39100 with Grade pay of Rs.5400/ Rs.6000/ Rs.7000/Rs.8000 having made contribution to research/teaching/extension as evidence by published work/innovations and impact.
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a) Essential - Masters degree in the relevant field or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
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a) Intermediate / PUC from the recognized State Board University & knowledge of Computer.
b) Professional Efficiency - The candidates will be given one dictation test in English or Hindi at 80w.p.m. for 10 minutes. The candidates who opt to take the test in English will be required to transcribe the matter in 65 minutes on manual typewriter or 50 minutes on computer and the candidates who opt to take the test in Hindi will be required to transcribe the matter in 75 minutes on manual typewriter or 65 minutes on computer.
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Do you like breaking codes and solving ciphers?
Can you, and your friends, unravel the Tale of the Data Deception?
Then the Alan Turing Cryptography Competition is for you!
The competition is organised by the School of Mathematics at the University of Manchester and sponsored by Skyscanner.
In his relatively short life, Alan Turing — code-breaker, mathematician and founding father of computer science — made a unique impact on the history of computing, computer science, artificial intelligence, developmental biology, and the mathematical theory of computability.
Cryptographical techniques are used everywhere in modern everyday life. For example, Whatsapp and many similar programmes use encryption to prevent eavesdropping, many websites use encryption to process credit card payments securely, and banks use it so that people can safely do their internet banking at home. Here you can find a quick introduction to cryptography.
Sounds great! How can I take part and what do I have to do?
The competition starts on Monday 28th January 2019, and you can register your team (or join an existing team) here. A team consists of at most 4 members. Registration opens on Monday 3rd December 2018 (you can request an email reminder on the registration page). See the this section for more details.
Competitors may find a printer helpful, but this is not essential.
1. If your team are the first to solve any of the six chapters, then each team member wins £15 in Amazon gift vouchers.
2. Each member of the teams that finish in first, second and third place on the leaderboard win £30, £25 and £20, respectively, in Amazon gift vouchers, and the teams' schools will win a trophy.
3. Each chapter also has a number of spot prizes: for each chapter, spot prizes (of £10 Amazon gift vouchers per team member) can be won by up to ten randomly chosen teams — but you'll have to be fast: spot prizes can only be won before the next chapter is released!
The prizes are kindly sponsored by the flight search company Skyscanner. Skyscanner was set up by two former computer scientists from the University of Manchester, two people who directly benefited from Turing's contributions to Manchester and computing.
Announcing the Alan Turing Cryptography Day 2019!
Now that you're an expert cryptographer, you'll want to show off your new skills in person! Join us at the School of Mathematics at the University of Manchester on Wednesday 1st May 2019 for plenty of code-breaking action, a live cryptography mini-challenge, and the prize ceremony for the competition winners!
Click the link for more details about the Alan Turing Cryptography Day.
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Soccer squads earn awards
By Aaron Gottlieb - December 7, 2010
The Binghamton University men's and women's soccer teams' successes on the field last season were clear for all to see. Now, their success off the field has earned some notice, too, as both teams earned Team Academic Awards from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America for the 2009-10 academic year.
A 3.0 overall team grade point average is the minimum standard in order to receive the honor.
The men's team has now met that mark for eight straight years as head coach Paul Marco's squad attained a 3.12 GPA in the 2009-10 year.
"The guys that we have coming in are pretty serious about their academics and are pretty well disciplined in time management," Marco said. "Then we just try and bring out the best in them no matter where they are, whether it's in the classroom or out on the field. When you're honored for things like that it really is a great accomplishment and you feel pretty good."
Edging out the men by earning a 3.15 GPA, the women's team received the award for the seventh time in the last eight years.
"One of the priorities in our program is to do the best in everything we do, whether it's training, working out on our own, lifting or in the classroom," said head coach Sarah McClellan. "I'm really proud of the team to do well and to stay committed to their studies throughout the season, and we look forward to keeping that as one of our foundations here in the program."
According to the NSCAA website, Binghamton is one of only 132 schools in the nation to have both its men's and women's teams recognized for their academic efforts. No other team in the America East Conference earned that distinction, though fellow state school SUNY Geneseo did.
"That's tremendous. It's difficult to get a 3.0 at Binghamton if you're not a student-athlete, but as a student-athlete I think that's a real honor for both programs," McClielan said. "It's not an easy task here at Binghamton so it's a really great honor for the University."
Marco said he believes Binghamton's academics are what distinguish it from other SUNY schools.
"It's who we are," he said. "It's an expectation, and when you achieve high levels of success like that it will attract more student-athletes who are serious about their academics and serious about athletics."


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The English Language
Posted on July 31, 2019 by caiecedmar
The English language is evolving – here's how it will change after Brexit
Emma Seddon, Newcastle University
Britain is facing an uncertain future and an uneasy relationship with Europe after Brexit. Among other things, the country's woeful inability to learn languages has been raised as a key stumbling block – with the decline in foreign language learning among school and university students across the UK also raising alarm.
English is one of the official languages of the EU, along with 22 others, and also one of the three working languages of its institutions (with German and French). On top this, English is the most commonly taught foreign language in Europe, which is a major factor in why it is the most commonly used working language. Although not everyone is happy about this, including the French EU ambassador who recently walked out of a meeting on the EU budget when the Council decided to use only English translations.
So, even if Britain leaves the EU, English will remain not only an official language –- because of the member status of Malta and Ireland –- but it will likely also remain the principal working language of the EU institutions.
English is also often used globally as a common language between speakers of different languages. In other words, conversations are happening in English that do not involve native English speakers. This, of course, has a long and fraught colonial past – as the British Empire forced English on its colonies. But the decline of the Empire did not mean the decline of English. On the contrary, as the US rose to be a global economic power, globalisation drove the spread of English across the world – and continues to do so. And the European Union is no exception.
'EU English'
As part of my ongoing PhD research on the translation profession, I interviewed some British translators working at the European Commission. From their perspective, English will remain the principal working language following Brexit, as switching to only French and German, or adding another language would be unrealistic and require a huge investment in training by the EU. Instead, they report that English will continue to be used, and will simply evolve and change in these settings.
So-called "EU speak" is an example of this. Non-native speakers' use of English is influenced by their native languages, and can result in different phrasing. For example, within the EU institutions, "training" is often used as a countable noun, meaning you can say: "I've had three trainings this week". In British English, however, it is uncountable, meaning you would probably say something like: "I've had three training sessions this week".
This is a minor linguistic point, but it shows how English is changing within the EU institutions due to the influence of non-native speakers. For the time being, native English speaking translators and editors limit the extent of these changes – particularly in documentation intended for the public.
But if Britain leaves the EU, there will be a dramatically reduced pool of native English speakers to recruit from, because you need to have an EU passport to work in the institutions. As people retire, fewer native speakers will work in the EU, meaning they will have less and less influence on and authority over the use of English in these contexts. This means "EU English" will likely move away from British English at a faster pace.
Englishes and linguistic change
Such change is nothing new – especially with English. "Singlish" or Singaporean English has its roots in colonial rule and has since become independent from British English, integrating grammar and vocabulary from languages that reflect Singapore's immigrant history – including Malay, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Tamil among others. Singlish has developed its own words and expressions out of this hybrid of languages and has evolved and shifted in response to the migrations of peoples and cultures, new technologies and social change.
Only time will tell whether "EU English" will ever move so far from its moorings. But, according to one translator I spoke to, even if Britain were to stay in the EU, English would continue to change within the institutions:
English doesn't belong to us anymore as Brits, as native speakers, it belongs to everyone.
And the frequent exposure to and use of English in daily life means other language communities are increasingly gaining a sense of ownership over the language.
The ubiquity of English is sometimes touted as a demonstration of the enduring importance of Britain – and the US – on the world stage. From what I have seen researching translation, this assumption in fact shows how complacent English speaking countries have become.
This does not mean the economic, cultural, and military power of these countries should be dismissed. But this doesn't change the fact that English is used as a common language in interactions that do not involve any of those countries – take, for example, a Slovenian cyclist being interviewed in English by a French journalist about his performance in the Italian cycling event Giro d'Italia.
Linguistic diversity certainly needs to be championed to ensure we do not lose humanity's great variety of languages and dialects, and some great work is being done on this. Nevertheless, it is clear that English has developed a role distinct from its native speakers as a shared language that facilitates communication in an increasingly globalised world.
Emma Seddon, PhD Candidate in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, Newcastle University
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You Get To Have The Good Stuff!
There is an unfortunate tendency among far too many Christians to continue to live under the condemnation of sin, to hold on to this notion that we are somehow not just unworthy…but worthless as well. We believe the lies the world tells us, we listen to the lies the Enemy whispers in our ears; that we are less than, that we are forgettable, that somehow God must have turned away from us because of what we've done, or what we haven't done.
We hear that a lot, but what does it mean? It means that God loves us despite what we are, not because of what we are. It's called "unconditional love" and it's a concept most of us really struggle with, because we see so little of it in the world around us.
Or, to put it another way, God can't be disillusioned with us…because He never had any illusions about us!
Which of your sins didn't Jesus forgive, which of your sins, your errors, your misjudgments or your failures didn't He atone for when He died on the cross…2000 years before you were even born?
I first found Christ when I was six years old. So, was I: a) forgiven only of those first six years of my life? Or: b) was I truly made a new creation, washed clean for all eternity by the blood of Christ, my life fundamentally transformed from that moment forward? Let me give you a hint: The answer is: b).
It means you're allowed to enjoy the good stuff. You are allowed to be happy, to do things and experience things that bring you happiness. That you weren't put here to suffer, but to come to know an abundant life lived under the redemption of Christ. Don't live in fear. Don't live in recrimination and doubt. Set aside the insecurities that rob you of your birthright, and chose to truly believe that God means what He says…that He loves you and wants you to know true happiness.
So…do the things that bring you joy! Putter. Sew. Sing. Paint. Draw. Not for anyone else. Just for yourself. The only person it has to be good enough for is you.
Let yourself giggle as you enjoy the delightfully decadent joy of some wonderful bit of bakery fluff coated with some hoity-toity almond butter slide down your throat accompanied by some far-eastern Darjeeling you bought from that quaint little shop in Pike's Place Market. And just savor it. Enjoy it.
Walk in your yard and enjoy the blossoms without noticing or caring about the weeds.
Buy that wonderful hand-knit scarf at the street fair, even though you just really shouldn't, I know, it's really just too much, and I'll probably never have anywhere to wear it, and….do it anyway. Then make a pretty throw with it for the couch instead.
Make a bunch of silly scribbles in a sketchbook that doesn't look like anything, but you really like the way the colors go together. Then stick it on the front of the fridge with a magnet and smile every time you look at it.
Play the piano, just because you know how. And sing to yourself as loud as you want, and who cares if the neighbors hear you and think you're weird. Draw silly faces on the mirror in dry-erase marker and stick your tongue out at them every morning.
It's called "rejoicing," and you can do it a lot more often than just standing in a pew on Sunday with a hymnal in your hands!
I think that sometimes, even as even the most devout of Christians, it's still hard for us to really, truly believe that God loves us and wants us to be happy, especially after some of the things He's let us endure. But that's the lesson I'm trying to learn now, to really take to heart….I get to be happy. It's okay for me to be happy! What a concept, huh? I think maybe we miss out on a lot of blessings and don't experience more happiness in our life because we don't believe it. We don't look for it, don't let it in, don't recognize it when it shows up. We play this karma game. We take a worldly look at God's work and figure He's just waiting…waiting….waiting with the ruler poised over our knuckles for us to give Him another excuse to drop the hammer.
So, please, also try to take this to heart. You get to be happy. And you don't have to feel guilty or unworthy about it. Try to get to the place, someday, somehow, where you can really believe that it really is okay for you to be happy. I'm trying to let go of all the things in my past that are holding me back, bogging me down, things the Enemy takes such joy in using against me.
I hope and pray that you, too, will find a way to let go of all the things that were born out of tragedy or sorrow or abandonment or trials…and just let it be the past. Like an alcoholic who's quit drinking, a drug abuser who's quit using and gotten clean…don't let your past define you. You don't have to fix it, maybe don't even have to "heal" it…maybe you just…let it all go.
Give yourself permission for that. Forgive yourself for all of that past, for all of those things. God doesn't require any sort of penance from you for it — He's already paid your penance for you, and more! I am choosing to not let myself be defined by my past. Make that choice for yourself as well.
Be free! Be emancipated from all that. The door to your jail cell is open, and has been for a while. You just need to walk through it and accept (and experience) true freedom. "though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;" That is the true essence of God's forgiveness.
See what kind of a life living in true freedom can bring. It's called "joy." Live that life for yourself; live a life fully in the forgiveness of Christ, free from the burdens of the past.
Author Steve BervenPosted on January 15, 2014 Categories Christianity, Faith, Healing, Joy, Personal Journey, ThankfulnessTags forgiveness, Joy, redemption, The Past2 Comments on You Get To Have The Good Stuff!


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Q: Toggle custom legend on google maps using a radio button I created a legend for a google map using the following code from Google Developers Website
    <title>Fusion Tables Layer Example: Legend</title>

    <link href="/apis/fusiontables/docs/samples/style/default.css"
        rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">

However, I want to include two radio buttons, if the first radio button is checked, the legend should appear, if the second radio button is checked , the legend should disappear.
I tried and searched but couldn't make it work. Any help is appreciated.
Edited: Thanks to geocodezip, i managed to make it work. Please check this

A: Modified showHide function from this question (Simple setting off display: none / block with javascript):
function showHide(id, btn) {
    var el = document.getElementById(id);
    var btns = document.getElementsByName(btn.name);
    for (var i=0; i<btns.length; i++) {
        if (btns[i].checked && btns[i].value == "ON")
            el.style.display = 'block';
        if (btns[i].checked && btns[i].value == "OFF")
            el.style.display = 'none';
    }
}

Use it like this:
showLegend
ON
<input type='radio' name='types' value="ON" checked="checked" onchange="showHide('legend', this);" />
OFF
<input type='radio' name='types' value="OFF" onchange="showHide('legend', this);" />

proof of concept fiddle
code snippet:

function initialize() {

  var map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById('map-canvas'), {
    center: new google.maps.LatLng(37.4, -90.1),
    zoom: 3,
    mapTypeId: google.maps.MapTypeId.ROADMAP
  });

  var layer = new google.maps.FusionTablesLayer({
    query: {
      select: 'Location',
      from: '1NIVOZxrr-uoXhpWSQH2YJzY5aWhkRZW0bWhfZw'
    },
    map: map
  });

  // Create the legend and display on the map
  var legend = document.createElement('div');
  legend.id = 'legend';
  var content = [];
  content.push('
Butterflies*
');
  content.push('

Battus
');
  content.push('

Speyeria
');
  content.push('

Papilio
');
  content.push('

Limenitis
');
  content.push('

Myscelia
');
  content.push('
*Data is fictional
');
  legend.innerHTML = content.join('');
  legend.index = 1;
  map.controls[google.maps.ControlPosition.RIGHT_BOTTOM].push(legend);

}

function showHide(id, btn) {
  var el = document.getElementById(id);
  var btns = document.getElementsByName(btn.name);
  for (var i = 0; i < btns.length; i++) {
    if (btns[i].checked && btns[i].value == "ON")
      el.style.display = 'block';
    if (btns[i].checked && btns[i].value == "OFF")
      el.style.display = 'none';
  }
}
google.maps.event.addDomListener(window, 'load', initialize);
html,
body,
#map-canvas {
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0px;
  padding: 0px
}
#legend {
  background: #FFF;
  padding: 10px;
  margin: 5px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
}
.color {
  border: 1px solid;
  height: 12px;
  width: 12px;
  margin-right: 3px;
  float: left;
}
.red {
  background: #C00;
}
.yellow {
  background: #FF3;
}
.green {
  background: #6F0;
}
.blue {
  background: #06C;
}
.purple {
  background: #63C;
}

showLegend
ON
<input type='radio' name='types' id='rbPolygon2' value="ON" checked="checked" onchange="showHide('legend', this);" />
OFF
<input type='radio' name='types' id='rbPolygon2' value="OFF" onchange="showHide('legend', this);" />


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Running Is a Family Affair for the Edwards Family of Austin, Texas
Christina Edwards is a longtime runner and working mom of two. Since Stay at Home began in mid-March in the Austin area due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Edwards and her husband have focused on balancing the family's daily workouts with their children's online schooling, all while continuing to work full-time from home.
The Edwards children—West, who is eight years old and in second grade, and Wynne, who is six and in kindergarten—attend Davis Elementary in northwest Austin. When school was still in session, they ran with the Davis Marathon Kids run club, and they have kept their running habits going since Stay at Home began.
"My kids are running five days a week," says Edwards. "I tell them they need to take at least two days off, so they've been averaging about 10 miles a week." West is largely self-motivated, thanks to his innate love of running. Wynne started running mainly because big brother was doing it. "My daughter is very stubborn," Edwards says, "and wanted to prove she could hang with us for two to three miles."
Parents Can Set a Good Example
"We never pushed our kids to run," Edwards says, "but they saw us running and biking, as I do triathlons and have run a couple of marathons since West was born. He is obsessed with Usain Bolt, even though he considers himself an endurance runner."
Earlier in elementary school, West kept asking his parents if he could run more. He even wanted to join a running club, says Edwards, "but we were not sure if it was just a fleeting thing. After begging for a year, and doing a lot of research—we found that a lot of running clubs that cater to kids are either very serious or too far of a commute with less than ideal hours for two working parents—we reached out to Austin Youth Fitness about starting a run club at Davis. Our PE Teacher and the AYF founder, Larry Chauvin, were amenable, and we got a run club started."
They needed a minimum of 10 kids to make it happen. Fortunately, West wasn't the only kid at school who was excited to join a run club. "There was plenty of interest, and I think the first run that started this past winter was at capacity with 26 kids!"
Building Up Mileage, One at a Time
Soon, West was covering two to three miles a day at recess with a couple of friends. "They use a scan card to run at recess and track the laps," says Edward. At times, West has been at the top of the Davis mileage board, while at other times he's fallen to fifth or sixth place. Now that the school has closed, she says, West's PE teacher is allowing him to track his mileage from home. "He went back to first place in terms of mileage completed during this homeschool period."
Even during the first couple of weeks of Stay at Home, when the Edwards family hadn't yet started tracking the children's miles, West was running almost every day. "His goal when he started was nine marathons, because that was the most the top runner ran last year at Davis." The family started tracking mileage sometime during the second or third week of distance-learning, and in the weeks since, West has exceeded his own goal. "In total, he has run 11 marathons," reports his mom—and counting.
Physical Activity Is Important, Especially During Trying Times
"Since we started staying at home," Edwards says, "I have encouraged the kids to stay active because it is healthy and burns some energy, as both kids are very high energy. My daughter has also learned how to ride a bike, so that has been really fun. The kids tend to run early in the morning, around 6:30 or 7 a.m., after my husband and I get our workouts in. Then we'll bike during the day, and if it's a nice evening, we'll go for a neighborhood bike or scooter ride, or walk our dog, Kona. It's a great way to get out of the house and move a bit, since we obviously are not participating in our normal activities as we did pre-pandemic."
Staying active has been especially important since Stay at Home began, Edwards says, "as it helps us maintain a routine that the kids were already used to before, since they would run regularly at school and on the weekends. Now, it gives us fresh air and a way to get out of the house regularly, and it is a great bonding activity. Beyond that, it continues to provide the physical and mental health benefits we need, especially during this time."
Physical activity has always been important to Edwards, and is even more so now. "I have always been very active. I think, growing up, it was a good outlet for extra energy, but also to work out my emotions. Whether that is just leveraging a physical outlet or taking time to think through or problem-solve personal and work problems—for some reason, when I'm active, it gives me a different perspective." She also appreciates running for other important life lessons. "Running itself teaches work ethic—set a goal, put in the work, and you can achieve it—and mental strength. Even when something is uncomfortable or isn't easy, you keep on going."
Tricks for Staying Motivated
On those days when running feels tougher than usual, Edwards has a couple of tricks up her sleeve to keep West and Wynne engaged. "For my kids, we have them run different animal speeds—for example, ocean animals: Starfish is walking, dolphin is jogging, and sailfish is sprinting. Or I will give them a goal to focus on: Run from here to the next mailbox."
For herself, when she needs motivation to keep moving, she uses repetition to trick her brain into pushing through the difficulty. "I count to 100 on repeat, or repeat a song lyric stuck in my head over and over. Sometimes they're kids' songs!"
Watching her son develop his joy for running has been especially rewarding for Edwards. "We really didn't push him to do it, but coming from a family of recreational runners, it has been great to see him pick up a healthy interest and stick with it. I think it has instilled confidence and taught him about intrinsic motivation, which I find a really important characteristic to develop, as well as discipline. It also helps get him ready for his day, as it is part of his routine."
Adjusting to the New Stay-at-Home Lifestyle
"It definitely took a while to get a routine in place," says Edwards, "with homeschool and both my husband and I working full-time. Both my kids have always responded better to understanding expectations ahead of time versus not really knowing what is going to happen, so when we first started staying at home with them, one of the first things I did was set a schedule that included active time, be it running, biking or just playing outdoors, as well as how much screen time they could have. I had to adjust it a lot based on what was working and what wasn't, for the kids as well as for our work schedules."
Before Stay at Home began, Edwards was used to rising by 4:30 a.m. to get a workout in before the kids woke up. The kids, for their part, were doing most of their running at school. "Now," Edwards says, "I actually get to sleep in! I wake up around 5:30 during the week to work out." The kids take turns choosing the route for their morning runs, and the whole family covers their miles together.
Seeing West's evolving love of running has been fun for Edwards; she also loves seeing Wynne follow in her big brother's footsteps. "My daughter is now just as motivated to run, and I think that is the case of big brother rubbing off. I love seeing her strength and determination to keep up with West, and her unabashed confidence that she has the ability to do anything she sets her mind to. It is really refreshing to see her mindset as she runs and stays active without any of the gender stereotype influences on her abilities and what brings her joy."