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Carpobrotus, commonly known as pigface, ice plant, sour fig, Hottentot fig, and clawberry is a genus of ground-creeping plants with succulent leaves and large daisy-like flowers. The name comes from the Ancient Greek  "fruit" and  "edible", referring to its edible fruits.

The genus includes some 12 to 20 accepted species. Most are endemic to South Africa, but there are at least four Australian species and one South American.

Distribution and habitat
Carpobrotus chiefly inhabits sandy coastal habitats in mild Mediterranean climates, and can be also found inland in sandy to marshy places. In general, they prefer open sandy spaces where their wiry, long roots with shorter side branches form dense underground network, which extends much further than above-ground prostrate branches. Plants thrive well in gardens, but can easily escape to other suitable places. They easily form wide-area ground covers over a sandy soil, which easily suppresses indigenous sand dune vegetation when Carpobrotus is introduced to a non-native area.

Carpobrotus is native to South Africa, south Australian coast and coastal Chile. As an introduced species, it became widespread on similar habitats in the Northern Hemisphere: Pacific coast of the United States; Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of Europe; and New Zealand.

Ecology
The fruit of various species of Carpobrotus is eaten by many animals and birds that also spread its seed.

Various Carpobrotus species are invasive introduced species in suitable climates throughout the world. The harm they do is variable, and sometimes hotly debated, when balanced against their value as firebreaks and as food for wildlife. Seeds are spread by mammals such as deer, rabbits, and rodents eating mature fruit.

Uses
Carpobrotus acinaciformis and Carpobrotus edulis are often used for groundcover due to their rapid growth, dense habit, and resistance to fire. Carpobrotus are also drought tolerant.

Medicinal and nutritional value
C. glaucescens is noted for its salty fruit, a rare property in fruits.

Carpobrotus leaf juice can be used as a mild astringent. Applied to the skin, it is a popular emergency treatment for jellyfish and similar stings. When mixed with water it can be used to treat diarrhea and stomach cramps. It can also be used as a gargle for sore throat, laryngitis, and mild bacterial infections of the mouth. It can also be used externally, much like aloe vera, for wounds, mosquito bites and sunburn. It is also used to treat skin conditions. It was a remedy for tuberculosis mixed with honey and olive oil. The fruit has been used as a laxative.

Species
The following list excludes names regarded as synonyms, but includes species whose status still is unresolved.
Carpobrotus acinaciformis  (L.) L.Bolus
Carpobrotus aequilaterus  (Haw.) N.E.Br.
Carpobrotus chilensis  (Molina) N.E.Br.
Carpobrotus deliciosus  (L.Bolus) L.Bolus
Carpobrotus dimidiatus  (Haw.) L.Bolus
Carpobrotus edulis  (L.) N.E.Br.
Carpobrotus glaucescens  (Haw.) Schwantes
Carpobrotus mellei  (L.Bolus) L.Bolus
Carpobrotus modestus  S.T.Blake
Carpobrotus muirii  (L.Bolus) L.Bolus
Carpobrotus praecox  (F.Muell.) G.D.Rowley specific status unresolved.
Carpobrotus pulleinei  J.M.Black specific status unresolved.
Carpobrotus quadrifidus  L.Bolus
Carpobrotus rossii  (Haw.) Schwantes
Carpobrotus virescens  (Haw.) Schwantes

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External links
 NSW Flora online - Carpobrotus
 PlantZAfrica.com - Carpobrotus edulis

Aizoaceae genera
Taxa named by N. E. Brown


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Advanced Reactor Concepts LLC (ARC) set up in 2006 is developing a 260 MWt/100 MWe sodium-cooled fast reactor based on the 62.5 MWt Experimental Breeder Reactor II (EBR-II). It will be factory-produced, with components readily assembled onsite, and with 'walk-away' passive safety. Installation would be below ground level. The ARC-100 system comprises a uranium alloy metal core cartridge submerged in sodium at ambient pressure in a stainless steel tank.
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Authorities have to re-activate the bubble cycle. They've made a promising start by lowering interest rates to 1.5%, they're almost there…
This was published in July by The Onion, but it's still very funny.
Recession-Plagued Nation Demands New Bubble To Invest In
WASHINGTON—A panel of top business leaders testified before Congress about the worsening recession Monday, demanding the government provide Americans with a new irresponsible and largely illusory economic bubble in which to invest.
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Congress is currently considering an emergency economic-stimulus measure, tentatively called the Bubble Act, which would order the Federal Reserve to† begin encouraging massive private investment in some fantastical financial scheme in order to get the nation's false economy back on track.
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Jimmy Donley (August 17, 1929 – March 20, 1963) was an American singer-songwriter.

James Kenneth Donley, a native of Gulfport, Mississippi, began his musical career playing in local bars.  He served briefly in the Army before being discharged on psychological grounds, then revived his musical career.

Donley wrote many songs, such as "Born To Be A Loser", that went on to be hits by other artists, including Fats Domino and Jerry Lee Lewis. Some of his songs were credited to Rev. J. Charles Jessup, a preacher to whom Donley sold the rights to his output.

Married six times, and prone to bouts of both heavy drinking and domestic violence, Donley saw his musical career decline in the early 1960s.  At the age of 33, he committed suicide, by asphyxiating himself with his car's exhaust fumes.

At the time of his death, he was married to Lillie Mae Ugas Donley, who has since died. They are laid to rest next to each other in Saucier, Mississippi.

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1929 births
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You have real talent. Thanks for the share.
Wonderful colours. Bridges are so symbolic.
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Great painting — is it in oil paint? Where did you paint this?
Great color. Bridge to Key West ?


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Name: Chris Bastian
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
2 other Memphis officers were relieved of duty, and 3 fire department workers are fired
A total of seven Memphis police officers were relieved of duty the day after Tyre Nichols was beaten by officers and hospitalized, police said Monday. Five officers have since been fired, and two other officers are still subjects of an internal investigation.
Earlier, police named Officer Preston Hemphill as one of the officers who remains on administrative leave.
Also, three Memphis Fire Department personnel who responded to the beating have been fired, the department said Monday.
Fallout from the deadly police beating of Tyre Nichols now includes a sixth Memphis officer removed from duties, demands for more criminal charges against officers and calls for nationwide police reform.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/30/us/tyre-nichols-protests-monday/index.html
Posted by brooklynite | Mon Jan 30, 2023, 07:16 PM (5 replies)
About 1,000 US flights canceled as winter weather snarls travel
Nearly 1,000 Monday flights have been canceled in the US as winter weather moves through the middle of the country.
Most of the cancellations so far are affecting Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International airports in Texas.
As of about 4:30 p.m. ET, about 990 flights within, into or out of the US had been canceled Monday, according to flight tracking site FlightAware, with more than 3,600 delays.
About half of those cancellations are Southwest Airlines flights. The Dallas-based airline, which had an operations meltdown over the holidays, had canceled about 12% of its Monday schedule – about 480 flights, according to FlightAware.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/flight-cancellations-delays-monday-winter-weather/index.html
Mediaite
The Daily Beast first reported on Jan. 6 that an unnamed staffer on Herschel Walker's Senate campaign accused Schlapp of groping his crotch non-consensually while the two shared a car in Atlanta last October.
Schlapp, who organizes the influential Conservative Political Action Conference, denied the allegations through his lawyer. The accuser, described by the Times as a longtime Republican political aide, is now suing Schlapp for defamation and conspiracy over the alleged sexual assault.
Since the Beast story broke, Matt and Mercedes, who were regulars on Fox News and Fox Business, have disappeared from the air. Mercedes, who served in former President Donald Trump's White House and on his unsuccessful 2020 campaign, was last on the air the morning of Jan. 6, while Matt hasn't appeared on either network since Jan. 4.
Fox has yet to cover the groping allegation. The network did not respond to a request for comment on the absence of the Schlapps from the air.
Guess who's suing whom?
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA PENSACOLA DIVISION
PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP, 45th President of the United States of America, in his individual capacity,
Civil Action Number:
SIMON & SCHUSTER, INC., a New York corporation, ROBERT WOODWARD p.k.a.
BOB WOODWARD, an individual, and PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, a Delaware
corporation f/k/a VIACOMCBS, INC., a Delaware corporation, f/k/a Viacom Inc., successor by merger to CBSCorporation,
a Pennsylvania corporation f/k/a Westinghouse Electric Corporation,
Defendants.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Nature of Action
"The media today probably does not dig deeply enough or spend sufficient time on stories. The best way to ensure that sources will be open and honest is to treat them fairly." This is an excerpt from a response provided by journalist Bob Woodward posted in a Questions and Answers section on his website, bobwoodward.com. When it came to treating President Trump fairly, Mr. Woodward talked the talk, but he failed to walk the walk.
This case centers on Mr. Woodward's systematic usurpation, manipulation, and exploitation of audio of President Trump gathered in connection with a series of interviews conducted by Mr. Woodward. Said audio was protected material, subject to various limitations on use and distribution—as a matter of copyright, license, contract, basic principles of the publishing industry, and core values of fairness and consent. In usurping, manipulating, and exploiting such material, Mr. Woodward has acted in concert with (i) SSI, a major publishing company which brings the work of many authors, including Woodward, to hundreds of countries and territories, and (ii) SSI's parent company, Paramount. Individually and collectively, these entities have systematically, blatantly, and unlawfully usurped President Trump's copyright interests, his contractual rights, and the rights he holds as an interviewee,1 through the publication of an audiobook (and other works, as set forth below) predicated upon the subject audio—solely for their own financial gain and without any accounting or recompense to him.
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.flnd.456079/gov.uscourts.flnd.456079.1.0.pdf
Posted by brooklynite | Mon Jan 30, 2023, 04:39 PM (13 replies)
Ukrainian Cat escape...
https://twitter.com/DJfromAnnapolis/status/1619793746899636224
For 'Amtrak Joe' Biden, Baltimore rail tunnel visit personal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ulysses S. Grant was still president when workers finished the Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel, which connected Philadelphia and Washington through rail travel for the first time.
But 150 years later, the tunnel that runs under some of Baltimore's residential neighborhoods is more of a chokepoint than a lifeline. There's only one tube, and trains need to slow down to just 30 mph (48 kilometers per hour) to navigate a tight turn on the southern end.
It's a problem that President Joe Biden knows well, having commuted from Delaware to Washington on Amtrak for decades while serving as a U.S. senator. Last week he recalled walking the length of the tunnel, illuminated only by lights on a string as water dripped from the roof.
"There's a great worry," he said, "that part of it could collapse."
This is why there will never be "real" high rail in the northeast corridor. You have to build completely new infrastructure for trains running at 250-300 mph, not jury rig something that's 175 years old.
Posted by brooklynite | Mon Jan 30, 2023, 10:09 AM (0 replies)
Kyle Rittenhouse needs a better agent...
https://twitter.com/MartyTa94849826/status/1619747682029010945
Posted by brooklynite | Mon Jan 30, 2023, 09:00 AM (66 replies)
"Clean up on Aisle 5..."
https://twitter.com/Jazzie654/status/1619455009363755008
Posted by brooklynite | Sun Jan 29, 2023, 04:46 PM (11 replies)
Politico: Hochul faces tough choices on her rejected chief judge pick. None are good for her.
ALBANY, N.Y. — She could simply pull the nomination, admit defeat and move onto the next news cycle. Or she could continue to delay, threaten a fight and keep an unwanted mess alive.
Either way, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to twist over what to do after her own party last week rejected Hector LaSalle as chief judge of the state Court of Appeals — New York's highest court — an embarrassing loss for the Democratic governor in the initial weeks of her first full term.
Hochul has been far from decisive on her next steps, warning reporters Tuesday not to make assumptions about her contemplativeness. A fight over a chief judge nomination in New York is unique and reminiscent of the fights over U.S. Supreme Court nominees in Congress — not in a Democratic-controlled statehouse.
"You're jumping ahead in your own analysis," Hochul said after an unrelated event in Albany. "You're making an assumption that I have not stated to be factual that we're going down a certain path. I recommend you don't do that because you will all know everything you need to know in due process and due time."
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/01/24/new-york-chief-judge-nominee-00079269
Posted by brooklynite | Sun Jan 29, 2023, 10:26 AM (5 replies)
Nadhim Zahawi sacked as Tory party chair over tax affairs
Rishi Sunak has sacked the Conservative party chair, Nadhim Zahawi, after he was found to have breached the ministerial code by failing to declare the HMRC investigation into his tax affairs.
An investigation by the prime minister's ethics adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, concluded that Zahawi had made a "serious breach" of the code by not telling officials he was under investigation by the tax body when he was appointed chancellor by Boris Johnson.
He had also failed to officially declare that he paid a settlement to HMRC for tax avoidance when he was given cabinet positions by Liz Truss last September and when Sunak made him Tory chair and minister without portfolio in September.
His departure comes after a damaging few weeks for Sunak, who had pledged "integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level" of his government on entering No 10 but was facing growing calls to sack Zahawi over his tax affairs.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jan/29/nadhim-zahawi-sacked-tory-party-chair-tax-affairs-rishi-sunak
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Trade paint also provides a much nicer finish and reduced fading, as the ingredients, such as the pigment (colour dye), are far superior to those of retail paint. This is particularly important if the colour you want for your surface is a bold one or intended as a feature wall.
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Hey, did you know we are hosting another Punk Rock Flea Market in Downtown Lorain this Spring?
Of course you do, that's why you're reading this! If you attended our Holiday show in November, you already know what to expect with vendors and the vibe of the event.
But what if you're new to PRFM Lorain?
Well, here at PRFM Lorain, our committee gathered together to convince you or help you convince others, to attend!
The following are our top 10 reasons why you should attend the Spring show!
Unique items you won't find in stores – Most of the vendors at PRFM Lorain are independent artisans who hand craft original items like clothing, jewelry, bath products, toys, decor, and much more. The rest of our vendors stock quality collectibles, vintage items, comic books, action figures, and other items you don't find readily available in big box stores.
Mother's Day shopping – For those who wait til the last-minute or those wanting to get your mom and grandmother (or even aunt!) something unique and incredible, PRFM Lorain is the place to be on Saturday May 7!
Close to home – Located right in Downtown Lorain on the main part of Broadway Ave., PRFM Lorain is easily accessible by State Routes 2, 6, and I-90! It's about a 30 minute drive from Cleveland or Sandusky to get your punk rock shopping vibe on.
Everyone is welcome and fits in – PRFM Lorain is based on the Punk credo of fearless acceptance. Everyone from young and old and every walk of life is welcome at PRFM Lorain!
Kids art area – In keeping with our theme of art and self-expression, our Spring show features a special art area for kids to get their art on. From special kids punk themed coloring pages to crafty goodness, we'll treat your kids to a fun and creative time!
Support local artisans and indie businesses – Attending PRFM Lorain keeps your hard-earned money where it belongs – in the community. You'll be helping crafters, artisans, and indie businesses fuel their dreams and create more items for the public. Who wants cheap, plastic and mass-produced crap from China? Not us!
Give back to the community while helping out Genesis House – Not only are you keeping money flowing in the community, but you're also giving back by attending. All door profits and donations are going to help Genesis House Domestic Violence Shelter. Check them out and see what they are all about!
Eat some great food – This time around, Krav is our official food truck. Based right here in Lorain County, Krav specializes in Mediterranean cuisine with Latin and Korean accents. As their slogan goes, crave the Krav!
Get Punk schooled and have fun – Want to learn more about PRFM Lorain or Punk culture in general? Then come on out on Saturday May 7, between 11AM and 6PM and check us out! Only $1 admission gets you in for one of the most unique shopping and entertainment adventures in Northeast Ohio. Oh, did we mention the first 50 adults through the door get a FREE official PRFM Lorain Swag Bag filled with goodies and info from vendors and businesses around Northeast Ohio?
Buy the ticket. Get in the game. Rock it out. BE THERE!
Special 2016 Trick or Treat Edition Swag Bags!
Naughty or Nice? Swag doesn't care!
Sounds cool and anything Laura is involved with will be top notch for sure!


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Founders Summit
Register now for The Founders Summit, created by the Blank Center in honor of Babson's Centennial.
On April 11, 2019, the Founders Summit will present an afternoon of ideas and inspiration for founders and builders of all kinds of companies at Olin Hall.
The Founders Summit will feature opportunities to connect, learn, and network with fellow Babson entrepreneurs.
Pay it forward to the next generation of Babson entrepreneurs in the Mega Mentoring session, which will pair up 100 Babson alumni entrepreneurs and 100 Babson student entrepreneurs.
Learn from experts in lightning talk sessions co-produced by the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance, The Lewis Institute, the Institute for Family Entrepreneurship, and the Center for Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership.
Be inspired by successful serial entrepreneur Tim DeMello '81 P'18, who will share stories from his journey and lessons learned along the way.
After the summit, please join us for the finale of the B.E.T.A. Challenge, our premier new venture competition, where Babson entrepreneurs will pitch to win more than $300,000 in cash and prizes.
1–1:30 p.m. Registration and Welcoming Remarks
1:30–2 p.m. Mega Mentoring Session I
2:15–2:45 p.m. Mega Mentoring Session II
3–3:40 p.m. Lightning Talks I
Passing the Torch: When Entrepreneurship Becomes a Family Value session presented by the Institute for Family Entrepreneurship
Thinking Outside the Box: Funding Sources Beyond VC session presented by the Center for Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership
3:45–4:20 p.m. Lightning Talks II
From Entrepreneur to Investor session presented by the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance
Entrepreneurs Creating Economic and Social Value Simultaneously session presented by The Lewis Institute
4:25–5 p.m. Keynote: Serial entrepreneur Tim DeMello '81, P'18
5–9 p.m. B.E.T.A. Challenge
Registration closed Tuesday, April 9 at 4pm EDT. Walk-ins are welcome.
Lightning Talk Sessions
Passing the Torch: When Entrepreneurship Becomes a Family Value
In family business circles, discussion often focuses on the small percentage of family firms that survive through the second and third generations. At Babson, our focus is not on one particular business but rather on the family and how they act entrepreneurially, individually and together, across generations and time. In this session, we explore how one family has evolved its entrepreneurship from the more traditional model of growing an existing business to founding a startup. We will be speaking with Dave Barber '81, P'16 '17, senior consultant and retired president and CEO of Barber Foods, Dorie Barber P'16 '17, "MB" (Mainely Burgers) Mom, and their sons, Jack '16 and Max '17, co-founders of Mainely Burgers.
Presented by the Institute for Family Entrepreneurship (IFE) and moderated by Lauri Union, IFE executive director.
Thinking Outside the Box: Funding Sources Beyond VC
Founders from all industries are entrepreneuring innovative ways to fuel and grow their companies. Come hear a panel of Babson alumnae–Danielle Babineau MBA'15, co-founder of Redemption Rock Brewing, Shiva Kashalkar MBA'11, founder of Green Piñata Toys, and Marisa MacClary MBA'99, co-founder of Artifact Health–as they share their funding objectives, successes, and lessons learned to secure the capital their companies require. Walk away with tips for moving beyond the limitations of the elusive VC deal.
Presented by the Center for Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership and moderated by Shakenna K. Williams '94, PhD, CWEL director of global initiatives.
From Entrepreneur to Investor
How does one make the transition from entrepreneur to investor? Join Catherine Friend White MBA'86, Managing Director, Golden Seeds, and Tim Chae, General Partner, 500 Startups, as they offer insights on their experiences, including how they made the move, the skills needed to make the move, and their advice for entrepreneurs and investors today.
Presented by the Cutler Center and moderated by Angelo Santinelli, Lecturer in Entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurs Creating Economic and Social Value Simultaneously
Today, more than ever, values and purpose play a critical role in value creation. In BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's 2019 CEO letter, he wrote, "Purpose is not the sole pursuit of profits but the animating force for achieving them. Profits are in no way inconsistent with purpose–in fact, profits and purpose are inextricably linked." This panel of purpose-driven entrepreneurs will share why they do what they do, and how they engage with their customers and markets. More and more people are not just buying what you do; they are buying into why you do what you do. We will be speaking with Tara Foley MBA'13, CEO and founder of Follain, and Rob Dalton MBA'14, co-founder of 88 Acres, both of whom are leading mission-driven brands that are making a difference in people's lives.
Presented by The Lewis Institute and moderated by Cheryl Kiser, executive director of The Lewis Institute.
For alumni entrepreneurs interested in participating as a one-day mentor at the event, please email the Blank Center.
Starting Up and Never Stopping: Inside the Mind of Tim DeMello
Successful serial entrepreneur Tim DeMello '81, P'18 has been building businesses for 30 years–and he would be happy to keep on doing it for another 30 years. He has founded seven startups, including Replica, Streamline.com, Ziggs.com, Spotlight Media, and, Gradifi, his most recent venture which was sold to First Republic Bank in 2016. Many of his ventures have gone public or been acquired by other companies, such as Peapod, Reputation.com, and Mattel. DeMello will reflect on the string of businesses he has started through the decades, on a career that has brought him fulfillment, and, how, after all the ups and downs, he is still in the business of turning an idea into reality. He'll also share how Babson has been part of his story from the beginning to today–he is a Babson parent and trustee-and some important lessons he has learned about founding and building companies.
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John E. and Alice L. Butler Launch Pad
Summer Venture Program
IAN Global Startup Competition
Global Entrepreneur In Residence Program
Fashion Entrepreneurial Initiative
Center for Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership
Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance
Institute for Family Entrepreneurship
The Lewis Institute
Retail Supply Chain Institute


Do You Wanna Touch... Lucius?
The fans pick: Double my pleasure! How could I possibly choose between these two?
Do you think Lucius was cheating on Cissy with Severus?
The fans pick: DUH,it's so obvious!!!
Which one, do you think, would be the 'dominant' one in the bedroom?
Remus and Tonks follow Cilantro hand in hand into a lovely gated area. It's lit by shimmering little bugs, casually going about their business sipping nectar from the asphodel blossoms.
Snape is aware that he is not alone, but he does not allow it to disturb his meditation. He has no idea how much time passes before the visitor speaks, nor does he care. His only concern is that it does not cause him to question his resolve.
"It happens to us all, you know, death."
Snape's brow rises, but he doesn't bother to open his eyes. "Perhaps," says he, "but that need not happen to them now. Nor to me."
Malfoy sits with his feathered friend, both of them enjoying the Harper's skill. He asks her if she would sing the song that she had sung earlier and she grins widely. "Of course, Lucius, I would be happy to. Now," Chanteuse says, nodding to her Piper companion, "it will be even better." As they begin, another musician, this one with a bodhrán, asks if he may join them and they welcome him warmly. With harp, pipes, Irish drum, and the lady Harper's beautiful voice, the experience could not be more magical.
a comment was made to the poll: Which one, do you think, would be the 'dominant' one in the bedroom?
If Severus and Lucius were a candy type, which do you think they would be?


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Q: Change thousands seperator from comma to point I have table on which I query logistics costs.
The sqlfiddle with the table you can find here:
To query the Costs_Outbound I use the following SQL:
SELECT country,
FORMAT(sum(Costs_Outbound), 2) as Costs_Outbound
FROM Logistics
GROUP BY country WITH ROLLUP

All this works fine so far.

Now, I want to change the thousands seperator from "," to ".".
Therefore, I tried to somehow go with the solution here:
SELECT country,
REPLACE(FORMAT(sum(Costs_Outbound), 2),",",".") as Costs_Outbound
FROM Logistics
GROUP BY country WITH ROLLUP

However, I could not make it work so far.
Do you have any idea where there is a mistake in my code?

A: use this function FORMAT(number,2 ,'de_DE' )
SELECT country,
FORMAT(sum(Costs_Outbound), 2 ,'de_DE') Costs_Outbound
FROM Logistics
GROUP BY country WITH ROLLUP

http://sqlfiddle.com/#!9/6bd97a/14

A: Try this: just replace double quote with single quote
SELECT country,
REPLACE(FORMAT(sum(Costs_Outbound), 2),',','.') as Costs_Outbound
FROM Logistics
GROUP BY country WITH ROLLUP


THOUGH indoor volleyball is more popular and attractive, the beach version is on the rise in Qatar and the resounding success of the national team in recent times augurs well for the sport.
Qatar's leading pair of Jefferson Pereira and Cheriff Younousse have been making giant strides on the sand.
They made their Olympic debut at last year's Rio Games, where they bowed out in the pre-quarterfinal.
They have started on a strong note this season, winning two of the three tournaments they have competed in.
And triumph at the recent Aspire Qatar Master, part of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour, ensured they booked a berth at the World Championship, to be held in Vienna, Austria, in July.
It would be Qatar's only second appearance at the Worlds. They had reached the quarterfinal in the Netherlands two years ago.
But expectations have soared since then and the Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) has been investing a lot in the sport, which was introduced in the country during the 2006 Asian Games.
A make-shift venue was made at the ASPIRE Academy, but since then much has changed and the game got a huge facelift, especially with the formation of Qatar Beach Volleyball Academy at Al Gharafa.
The QVA conducted a round of FIVB World Tour for three years from 2014, Qatar has now three national teams and the local league is turning out to be a virtual talent pool.
"There's tremendous potential for the sport in the Middle East, especially in Qatar. The days may not be far when the popularity of beach volleyball is almost on par with the indoor variant," said QVA President Ali Ghanim Al Kuwari.
The QVA has a separate team to nurture the sport, with Mohammed Salem Al Kuwari in charge of the Qatar Beach Volleyball Commission.
Recently, Argentinian Mariano Baracetti was named national coach, replacing Brazilian Pedro Pablo Costa.
With Qatar having several beautiful beaches, the QVA sees huge potential for the sport to grow and has a target in mind, a medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
"I see a great future ahead for the sport in Qatar and I believe we'll be a force to be reckoned with globally within a short time with the pace of growth and interest in beach volleyball. We already have three national teams. They should peak in time for the 2020 Games where a medal should be within our grasp," said Al Kuwari.
The QVA chief might sound a bit ambitious when one considers the dominance of countries like Brazil and the USA where the sport is more a way of life. But he has every reason to believe that the Mission 2020 can be achieved.
The progress shown by Qatar has been very encouraging since 2013 when they won the Arab Championship at home, beating strong rivals. A fifth-place finish at the 2014 Asian Beach Games in South Korea was followed by their maiden appearance at the Worlds.
And by winning the AVC Continental Cup in Sydney, Qatar made the cut for Rio Olympics, where they were very impressive.
"Our teams have high ambitions. We've many competitions at various levels. Perhaps the QVA is one of the earliest federations to conduct a beach volleyball league. The beach game is making its mark in Qatar," said Mohammed Salem.


When accidents happen, we recommend finding a qualified personal injury lawyer in Trenton to help you file the case and sort out the issue fast. The important thing is you hire a personal injury attorney in Trenton, FL who has intimate knowledge of any pertinent law (such as insurance, traffic, employment, and personal injury law). It is in these instances that you can't just hire any lawyer. Personal injury lawyers can help a complainant receive compensation especially when the injury has caused hospitalization, physical incapacity, pain and emotional distress. If the case is won, the complainant will receive monetary compensation to cover for the attorney, as well as all legal and medical fees.
We can help with any vehicular accident cases. Rest assured that we will assign a car accident lawyer who is not only dedicated to helping you process your complaint but also stand up for you in court. If you have been involved in a vehicular accident caused by the negligence of another entity, we suggest getting in touch with a lawyer. An experienced car accident lawyer in Trenton will prevent that from happening. It is important that you contact an attorney immediately at the time of the crash, and even before the police report is filed. We've seen cases where those who were responsible went scot-free on a technicality. We will help you familiarize with the law and the legal process.
According to statistics, there are millions of injured victims due to the negligence of their company. This is where a Trenton work accident lawyer comes in. The National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries recorded 5,190 fatal injuries at work in 2016. The rate is 7 percent higher than the previous year. The increasing rate is very alarming, so it pays to have a trusty lawyer who can assist you with your case. The work accident lawyer will also ensure that your job is protected even if you sue for compensation. It's about defending your rights. Large law firms usually charge high and takes about 20% of your financial settlement. In order to maximize the amount of money you can obtain from the lawsuit, you must ensure that the law firm you hire won't charge more than 20% of the claim. Work accident cases are complex so you will need to constantly discuss with your attorney.
This is where the truck accident lawyer in Trenton can help you. Our truck accident lawyers will make sure that those people who are liable will be held accountable. There are over 3.5 million truckers in the U.S. alone. We pay close attention to every case we handle and do everything we can to bring justice to our clients. To thank our clients, we pay it forward by helping other victims. Call our truck accident lawyers and find out for yourself how you can best fight for your right not just as a blue-collar worker but also as a citizen of the country.
The construction accident lawyer in Trenton will ensure that those who are legally responsible will pay. Although we will talk to settle for just compensation, our construction accident lawyers are prepared to go to court if necessary. This is one advantage if you hire construction accident lawyers instead of independent settlement companies, whose scope of expertise is limited to negotiating the accident claim out of court. If you feel like you weren't able to obtain the compensation you deserve, your lawyer should be able to submit appeals. We will run after those responsible for the worker's situation. In case we think that our resources is not enough to proceed with your accident claim, you can trust our team to point you to the right direction.
Call a personal injury attorney for all your legal concerns today! Calling A-List Accident Lawyer is very easy. Just dial our number and you can talk to our very friendly staff. We will walk you through the entire process as well as the terms involved in the court proceeding. Our friendly team of Trenton personal injury attorneys are standing by to provide a completely free and no strings attached consultation service. We are also here to discuss how you can file and claim compensation.