England's native ladybirds have been decimated by a 'cannibal killer' from East Asia, a new study warned.
The notorious Harlequin, imported to help European farmers control pests, has been declared the fastest invading species.
It arrived in Britain in 2004 - either by being blown over or in fruit and vegetables from Europe- and it has spread at a greater rate than grey squirrels, American mink, ring-necked parakeets and muntjac deer.
It arrived in Britain in 2004 either by being blown over or in fruit and vegetables from Europe and it has spread at a greater rate than grey squirrels, American mink, ring-necked parakeets and muntjac deer.
Over an 11 year period in which the Harlequin invaded England it accounted for up to 70 per cent of all the ladybirds recorded.
It is known to feed on 2-spot ladybirds, and it is feared this predation is an important driver of the changes observed.
The voracious Harlequin preys on other ladybirds and fears it would colonise the country have proved correct.
An Insect Conservation and Diversity study shows a dramatic fall in the numbers of a the 2-spot species, which is native to the UK, on lime trees.
Over an 11-year period in which the Harlequin invaded England it accounted for up to 70 per cent of all the ladybirds recorded.
Co author Dr Peter Brown, of Anglia Ruskin University, said: 'This long term field study shows just how numerous Harlequin ladybirds have become.
'The 2-spot used to be one of our most abundant ladybird species but is now quite tricky to find.
Harlequins arrived mainly by spread from mainland Europe, and it is now common throughout England and Wales.
Dr Brown and colleagues analysed four sites - two lime tree, one pine tree and a nettle - in East Anglia between 2006 and 2016 following the invasion and found, overall, it represented 41.5 percent of all ladybirds sampled.
The proportion of native ladybirds fell from 99.8 percent - 520 of 521 ladybirds at three sites - in 2006 to 30.7 percent or 383 of 1,248 at four sites in 2016.
The Harlequin dominated in the lime trees but not in the pine trees or nettles.
It was over three times more abundant than the second most common species, the seven spot ladybird.
Dr Brown said: 'There are very few published long-term studies of ladybird communities in Europe, and even fewer that have encompassed the early invasion phase of a non-native species.
He added: 'It remains to be seen whether native species such as the 2-spot will continue to decline to extinction at these sites, and whether the invasive Harlequin will continue to increase.
Dr Brown urged research on the possible negative effects of the Harlequin on other insect groups, some of which may be rather subtle, such as competition for food.
The Harlequin has also been blamed for stings, bites and allergic reactions by preying on humans as they infest homes.
The ladybirds are increasingly finding their way into people's houses and have even caused severe allergic reactions in some of their victims.
The insect is also known for staining curtains and surfaces with a foul-smelling yellow chemical.
Scientists fear the Harlequin could wipe out British ladybirds altogether after spreading rapidly.
They also spread a sexually transmitted fungal disease.


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There are 83, 886 individuals in Polk County who do not have health insurance*; that's nearly 10% of our total population.
72,499 of these individuals are adults between the ages of 18 and 64. They are parents, artists, servers, and health care workers. They are students, self-employed entrepreneurs, lawn care technicians, and more!
LVIM exists to fill the gap in healthcare coverage for those who are working and uninsured. Our patients do not qualify for government assistance, but cannot afford the price tag of high cost health insurance premiums.
Whether the company they work for doesn't offer insurance or their family can't afford what insurance is offered, families are left with nothing and no backup plan for when things go wrong. Without assistance, families rely on the emergency room as their healthcare provider, the bills rack up, often resulting in personal bankruptcy. Or, worse, these individuals are caught with few resources and often feel they have no choice but to let chronic illnesses go untreated, often resulting in worse outcomes than if treatment had been available.
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Bonnie Carter is a singer, a musician, a self-professed computer nerd and a graduate of Southeastern University. She is a pastor's wife, a teacher of music and technology and a manager. Bonnie has had a good, full and happy life. Five years ago, her family's happiness was interrupted when her husband received a colon cancer diagnosis. Mr. and Mrs. Carter's whole world came to a screeching halt; their happy life was replaced with doctors and hospitals and extended pain and suffering.
While traveling the horrific world of cancer with her husband, Bonnie developed neuropathy in her hands due to overuse and chronic diabetes. Bonnie's neuropathy worsened quickly and became an impairment so much so that it was classified as a disability and she was unable to work anymore. During this time, she stayed home to care for her husband and his fading health. And, after two-years, Bonnie's husband lost his battle.
The diagnosis had been so unexpected and they were so young. They had not yet made any preparations for their future. In the wake of his death, Bonnie was left with a pile of medical bills and a mortgage she couldn't pay. She lost her home, her health insurance, and everything she owned. Feeling alone and desperate, she moved to Lakeland to be closer to her family.
Bonnie's Primary Care provider, Emma McMicken encouraged her to work on getting healthier. Bonnie set a goal, changed her diet and began to swim every day for exercise. Soon after these lifestyle changes, Bonnie's prescription medication dosages were lowered and some eliminated altogether. Emma's enthusiasm and caring manner encouraged Bonnie to continue on her health journey.
In January of 2016, Bonnie noticed she wasn't feeling right. No matter how much rest or exercise she got, no matter how well she ate, she just didn't feel right. Emma ran some tests over the next several months. In April, Bonnie developed a high fever of 104.8. She made an appointment at LVIM and was sent immediately to the emergency room. E-coli from the swimming pool Bonnie had been frequenting had invaded Bonnie's system causing her veins to collapse and her kidneys to begin shutting down. It took her five weeks to fully recover.
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During her time as a patient at LVIM, Bonnie has received the following services from both United Way supported programs – Chronic Disease Management and Pharmacy. In addition to these services, Bonnie has received overall primary care, mammograms, ultrasound, and visits with the dermatologist, podiatrist, optometrist and gynecologist.


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Katy Perry Breaks Silence Regarding Kesha and Dr. Luke Battle: 'It Sucks When You Know Both Players'
Katy Perry addressed the ongoing legal battle between Kesha and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald.
The "Smile" singer spoke with The Los Angeles Times on Wednesday (August 12), explaining that it took her years to feel comfortable enough to speak out about Kesha's allegations of abuse and rape against the famed producer, who Perry has worked with.
Perry confessed that she was worried that she would appear as "the one woman that is against women" if she decided to publicly address the lawsuits.
"I knew both of them at the time. It sucks when you know both of the players," she told the outlet. "I can only speak for my own experience, and my own experience [with Gottwald] was a healthy one."
The pop star added that she believes in due process and at the end of the day "only they know the truth."
In 2017, Perry was deposed for Dr. Luke's ongoing defamation lawsuit against Kesha. Perry maintained that she was not raped or assaulted by Dr. Luke after a rumor surfaced that she was hurt by him.
Dr. Luke helped produce some of Perry's previous hits including "I Kissed A Girl," "E.T.," "Teenage Dream," "Roar," among others.
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Northern Health won't reveal "community outbreaks"
Published on : May 10, 2020 May 10, 2020 Published by : The Goat
By Laura Keil
In a virtual town hall April 22nd, Northern Health's Acting Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Raina Fumerton said the health authority would not make public community outbreaks due to their inability to enact additional public health measures in community settings.
Unlike in Alberta, B.C. has not publicised the locations of known COVID-19 cases. Fumerton said in B.C. they are only using the term outbreak to describe cases in "closed settings" such as long-term care centres or penitentiaries – and in those settings, a single case can constitute an outbreak.
"The term is helpful in that closed setting because we can then implement evidence-based infection control practices that have been known to be effective in settings such as a long-term care facility – so we enhance everything – we enhance cleaning measures, we enhance testing… to help us contain and control an outbreak… In a community where there aren't four walls around it, it's a bit of a different scenario."
Fumerton said health authorities assess on a "case-by-case basis" whether or not to apply the term 'outbreak.'
"At a community-level we are not declaring community outbreaks, per se. These are not contained, closed settings where we can control things like in a hospital or acute-care setting but we would certainly expect scenarios where we have community-level spread. (But) we can't always attach this person to this person as far as where people acquired the virus."
She noted that when it comes to particularly vulnerable communities like those in the north that are isolated and far from health care services, they still wouldn't use that term.
"We don't need to use the term 'outbreak' to know that if we have cases in these communities then obviously it requires a very aggressive and robust and quick response."
During the Town Hall, Northern Health CEO Cathy Ulrich also noted that the health authority is currently well supplied with personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks and gloves and that COVID-19 test results are now being completed at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia.
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It is officially and end of an era for a popular Blizzard game as it has officially been announced that StarCraft II will no longer be receiving any future content updates after 10 years of existence.
Rob Bridenbecker, Executive Producer at Classic Games, posted the following on the Blizzard Forums:
To the StarCraft community,
StarCraft is one of a kind, and we're committed to making sure that those of you who love this universe like we do have a home here for many years to come. With that in mind, we want to let you know about a development change we're making for StarCraft II as we continue supporting it for the long-term.
As many of you know, Blizzard continues updating its games long after the initial release—some of you will remember that we were actively patching the original StarCraft more than 10 years after it first hit store shelves. This year we celebrated 10 years of StarCraft II with one of our largest-ever patches, with massive updates to the editor, Prestige Talents for Co-op Commanders, and gameplay improvements delivered to players worldwide.
We're going to continue supporting StarCraft II in the same manner as we have with our previous longstanding games, such as Brood War, focusing primarily on what our core and competitive communities care about most. What this means is that we're not going to be producing additional for-purchase content, such as Commanders and War Chests, but we will continue doing season rolls and necessary balance fixes moving forward. On that last note, we're not planning a Q4 balance update given that we did one a few months ago, but as always, we do plan to continue doing them as needed in the future. StarCraft II esports, which is part of the highest echelon of professional competitive gaming, will also continue going strong as it has been through our partners ESL Gaming and GSL.
We know some of our players have been looking forward to some of the things we're moving away from, but the good news is this change will free us up to think about what's next, not just with regard to StarCraft II, but for the StarCraft universe as a whole.
StarCraft is core to Blizzard, and we've learned that it's a game that can change the lives of people who devote themselves to it, whether as a player, content creator, streamer, or member of the community (or developer). The outcome of each match is in your hands 100%. To become better, you have to look inward, be honest about any flaws, and dedicate yourself to improving. StarCraft teaches us that that process of improvement can be a reward in itself, and it's certainly taught us a lot at Blizzard over the years.
You are one of the most passionate, creative, and dedicated communities in all of gaming. We're eternally grateful for your ongoing support, and we'll keep you updated on any and all plans we have for future voyages into the Koprulu Sector.
Uhn dara ma'nakai,
Rob Bridenbecker
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Triangle shirtwaste factory fire 100 years
Triangle shirtwaist factory fire was 100 years ago today, a fire where 147 women locked inside died and one that sparked the labor movement today. It launched and became a model for the nation and a labor movement (New Deal, Welfare State, Right To Organize to name a few) that is now being challenged and vilified today in places like Wisconsin.
Instead of throwing out labor rights, we need to remember, remember, remember why the American labor movement started in the first place. To keep workers safe, in healthy conditions, with realistic hours, and decent wages. Remember last December in Bangladesh a Garment factory fire killed workers who were striking to make 35 cents per hour, or around $43 per month, while producing clothing for Gap, and JC Penny should give us all pause.
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The lives of the women who perished should not be in vain.
Before the fire, the women who perished were fighting/striking for better working conditions, were victimized, lost their lives but set the stage for workers rights today. 100 years later it feels like we are actually repealing the 20th century. Their efforts should not be in vain.
Today's Democracy Now with Amy Goodman had a fantastic panel of speakers talking about the tragedy and the positive change that swept the country after the fire. Watch the clip here:
It's worth a listen here of their podcast.
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Featured Artist: Country Contest Winner Kurt Hunter
StudioPros Country Song Contest winner Kurt Hunter shares "Old Guitar" final master
We wanted to share with you the before and after of Kurt Hunter's winning StudioPros Country Contest song, "Old Guitar". Kurt is such a talented songwriter and was a true pleasure to work with throughout this country music production.
The StudioPros production team chose to go with a live country band feel including live drums, bass, electric guitar, piano as well as some tastefully placed pedal steel. Kurt was involved by recording his own foundational acoustic guitar and vocals and by giving his feedback throughout each step of the recording process.
Check out the before and after of "Old Guitar" to see how our team took the bones of the song and built additional live instrumentation to add dynamics and fill out the track. We can't wait to see what happens next with this recording (official release date Oct. 15th on ALL music platforms).
BEFORE StudioPros Production: Old Guitar by Kurt Hunter
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"The process was super easy and really fun! It was very easy and the communication was excellent! Studio Pros provided fantastic musicians and they really went the extra mile to make sure my vision for the song was carried out to a T. Now that the song is produced, I'm going to release it under my artist name. So many people have been waiting to have this song in their playlists. I'm also going to pitch it for placement opportunities and perhaps for other artists to cover!
I wrote this song while working in a class that was meant to help writers get to the songs with the most meaning behind them. We were asked to write out some emotional experiences. This let me to remembering a song I tried to write many years ago about a girlfriend. We spent a lot of time traveling together and the guitar I had then, a fender acoustic, came everywhere. She had a name for it. The Blonde. (She was a redhead) I wrote a lot of songs about her with that guitar and so after the relationship ended, it carried a lot of those memories with it. I did end up selling that guitar, but not out of sadness, out of peace and letting go. "
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Hatsune Miku isn't real, but her popularity is.
The internet is such a big place that sometimes I stumble onto huge trends that I've never even heard of before. Case in point: Hatsune Miku. She's a Japanese pop diva who's just started to play massive stadium concerts to sold out crowds. Her hair is blue, she dresses like Sailor Moon, and she'll only appear in concerts via a 3D 'hologram'. Oh, and did I forget to mention that she's completely fictional? Created by Crypton Future Media, Hatsune Miku is a virtual singing avatar that you can purchase for your PC and program to play any song you create. She and her virtual colleagues have gone on limited tours in Japan and virtual avatar song writing is a growing trend all over the world. Surprising? Perhaps, but the thing that really blows me away is that I actually like her songs. Check out Hatsune Miku's performance of Stargazer in the video below. Not bad for JPop.
In order to create a character that sounds believably human, Crypton uses a real person's voice as the basis for the avatar's distinct singing style. The adaptation of someone's singing voice into a character that a user can program to sing anything has lead to controversy. Real musicians have been loathe to step forward and submit their voices for fear that they'll be replaced by a virtual copy of themselves. Instead of professional singers, Crypton has hired cartoon voice actors to provide the basis for their avatars. Miku is reportedly created from the voice of Saki Fujita.
The technology for Crypton's Hatsune Miku program comes from Yamaha's Vocaloid software which provides the means to create a realistic synthesized singing voice. You can hear samples of the raw Vocaloid synthesizer (which hasn't been styled to fit any particular character like Hatsune Miku) on its website here. Miku and other avatars retail for ¥15,750 (~$193) and allow users to compose music and connect it to vocals note by note. You can share the songs you create via sites like Piapro (JP). Writing music for virtual avatars has become so popular that Crypton has established a music label, KarenT, and you can see many of the associated music videos for these songs on their YouTube channel.
It's hard to quantify how large of an impact Vocaloid software is having on popular music. Yamaha doesn't directly market the software itself, instead relying on licensed developers like Crypton (in Japan) and Zero-G (in the UK) to sell various products based on the technology. There are many sites like Piapro where users can share their work, and many simply skip forums and go straight to YouTube. There are various blogs and sites dedicated to discussing the Vocaloid phenomenon (I recommend you start with Vocaloidism), and there are karoake and music-composing video games featuring some of the most popular avatars.
It seems clear that virtual characters like Hatsune Miku are on the upward swing of their popularity. Crypton's avatars have played several live concerts in the past year. Miku's first 'solo' performance took place on March 9th, and was titled Miku no Hi Kanshasai 39's Giving Day – this is where the Stargazer performance was recorded. DVD and Blu-ray copies of the performance are set to be released globally, and there have been screenings of the concert in San Francisco and New York. The tour coincides with the release of the Hatsune Miku Project Diva video game from Sega.
Having just been introduced to the Vocaloid scene, I'm sort of in awe. Not by the quality of music – some of it is good, but mostly it's pretty generic mainstream stuff. No, I'm impressed by the possibilities created by such virtual avatars. YouTube is already full of videos where users mix and match songs to various pieces of art, and remixing/sampling is a global music phenomenon. Now, these secondary source musicians have a whole other tool in their belt. They can have high quality virtual characters sing whatever they want. Modern technology is merging producers and consumers of art into a new being – the prosumer. Avatars like Hatsune Miku are accelerating that process, allowing us to generate more quality content on our own, and share that content with anyone via the web. In the future we will all be a part of this exchange of creative prosumerism. Ask not for whom the 3D hologram pop star sings – it sings for thee.


The second place in the Cabinet was taken by the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov.
Deputy Prime Minister of Russia and presidential plenipotentiary in the Far Eastern Federal District, Yuri Trutnev, declared income of 538.4 million rubles ($ $ 8,35 million) for 2018, in which he overtook the other ministers. The second place in terms of income was taken by the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov, who reported 443.4 million rubles ($ 6,8 million).
Trutnev has a car fleet which includes a BMW X6 M50D, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Mercedes-Benz ML 350 4 Matic, Toyota Highlander, ATV Polaris quad, Tiki-Treiler X300L trailer and Bombardier INC. Snowmobile. Trutnev's list of declared real estate includes a residential building with an area of 819 sq. m. and a land plot of 7,000 sq. m., as well as a number of non-residential premises. The income of his spouse amounted to 2.15 million rubles ($ 33,300). In 2017, Trutnev declared 377 million rubles ($ 5,2 million).
Manturov declared income of 443.4 million rubles, and his spouse – about seven million rubles ($ 108,000). The Minister owns Land Rover Range Rover, Moskvich 412, VAZ 2103, VAZ Lada Vesta, GAZ 21 and Moskvich 408 cars. The property indicated in the declaration includes an apartment with an area of 480.9 sq. m., a land plot of more than 11,000 sq. m., four parking spaces, several outbuildings and two guest houses: 1,200 sq. m. and 495,5 sq.m. The spouse has a residential building of 814.1 sq. m. and a plot of 640 sq.m.


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David S. Laustsen (June 13, 1947 – January 6, 2023) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the South Dakota House of Representatives and the South Dakota Senate.

Life and career
Laustsen was born in Racine, Wisconsin. He attended Central High School in Aberdeen, South Dakota and Northwestern University.

In 1977, Laustsen was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives, serving until 1984. In 1985, he was elected to the South Dakota Senate, resigning in 1987, when he was accepted to attend Temple Law School.

Laustsen died on January 6, 2023, at the age of 75 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

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Fashion · Kerry Mahony · Political activism · Politics · Racial inequality · Racism · Systematic Racism · Jun 19, 2020
Can Fashion Ever Truly be Political?
If you have been anywhere near an Instagram feed, you will have seen the overwhelming commercial presence within the Black Lives Matter movement. Marc Jacobs posted a photo of graffiti naming the victims of police brutality, Adidas retweeted a moving video produced by its rival Nike, and H&M pledged to donate $500,000 to civil rights charities. While these moves seem positive, it is important to question whether these brands would have shown support if they weren't under the watchful eye of social media. One must wonder if fashion, which has historically profited off black culture, can ever be politically sound at all.
Many labels have been put under the firing line for their lackluster support. Off-White and Louis Vuitton's Virgil Abloh sparked outrage for criticising the looting of his stores by protesters, before donating only $50 to a bail fund. In a conversation for Harper's Bazaar, Brandice Daniel expressed concern with once-off donations such as this, suggesting they are purely short term fixes beneficial for little more than receiving clout on social media.
Michael Jordan is an example of putting his money where his mouth is, pledging $100 million over the next 10 years to social justice and equality organisations. Recurring donations like this are arguably the only way to enact real change, which will be needed long after the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag stops trending on Twitter.
The nature of fashion being 'woke' is complex, and digging into the issue reveals that being a true advocate is about much more than hiring a diversity and inclusion specialist. Fast fashion brands have come under particular scrutiny, with ASOS and PrettyLittleThing speaking out in support of the movement. However, can these brands ever be progressive when their clothing is mass-produced in sweatshops? Documentaries like The True Cost have exposed the horrific working conditions labourers are exposed to, many of whom are people of colour earning below the poverty line. When brands profit off this exploitation, it is hard to see their statements as anything more than performative activism.
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Then there are the hypocritical brands, whose brand images are so apolitical that it feels ridiculous for them to be involved at all. Athleisure brand Sporty & Rich faced criticism after Emily Oberg's Instagram posts telling her followers to "stop making excuses" for having a poor diet. While Oberg issued an apology, the posts prompted debate surrounding the brand's lack of diversity. A later post about Black Lives Matter was met with further backlash, with commenters deeming it lip service. It begs the question of whether a brand named 'Sporty & Rich' can ever not be synonymous with an aesthetic that is skinny, white, and privileged.
Similarly, Man Repeller came under fire for releasing a tone-deaf apology that failed to acknowledge how the site had failed to represent diversity in the past. Former staffers critiqued the brand for not paying their interns, firing POCs at the outset of COVID-19, and for creating a hostile working environment. Longtime readers deemed the brand out-of-touch, one that reflects the experience of the privileged minority within the NYC fashion scene, giving little room for any other perspectives. The controversy led founder Leandra Medine Cohen to step down from her role as the face of the brand, promising that the publication will do better moving forward.
These controversies raise important questions surrounding the fashion industry as a whole, which has been historically unfriendly to people of colour. Supporting Black Lives Matter is about more than just donating once, and brands need to look within their company structures to ensure they are truly diverse.
Will brands such as Nike and Adidas agree to hurt their bottom line continually to give tangible support to a movement that affects a huge amount of their customers? Are fast fashion labels still on the right side of history if they refuse to change their exploitative production practices? Can brands ever be a voice for change when they are selling things only the upper-class elite can afford, or profiting off black culture?
It's a murky, complex issue, and one that will not be changed overnight. Judging by recent sentiment, fashion is becoming more aware, but it still has a long way to go before brands can ever be truly political.
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Ballard Criterium
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Location: Ballard Neighborhood
Address: 20th Ave NW and Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Dates: June 9, 2018
Website: Event Link
Seattle, WA: Today, Apex Racing, a men's cycling team of the greater Seattle area, is proud to announce the Ballard Criterium presented by Apex Racing on June 9th, 2018.
In its 25th year, this is one of Seattle's classic bike races with a great city course, lots of fans and a fantastic atmosphere. Just like the original criteriums in Belgium, the keystone pro event kicks off in the evening with fans spilling out of Ballard neighborhood bars and restaurants to watch and cheer.
"It's one of the best in the Northwest," said Bill Booth local elite category rider. "It's great for spectators -- riders come by every minute, it's a really technical and very fast!"
The race course, in downtown Ballard, follows these streets: Ballard Ave NW, NW Vernon Place, Shilshole Ave. NW, and NW Dock Place; the start/finish is near 20th Ave NW and Ballard Ave NW. Racing (several separate categories) will begin approximately at 1:30 p.m. and conclude at approximately 9:30 p.m. Registration, costs, licensing, and notes are online at http://apexracing.org/ballardcrit/.
Latest race announcements, prizes, and general information available on Twitter: @BallardCrit
About Apex Racing: (http://apexracing.org/) In 2008, a group of dedicated racers formed Apex Racing to train smart, race hard and race often. Today, Apex Racing has become one of the premier cycling teams in the Pacific Northwest with more than 70 like-minded individuals. The team was built on the tradition of developing new racers, with a strong emphasis on racing as a team and progressing together each year through the race categories. The team's culture is to help each other improve regardless of the natural talent or category involved, and strictly adheres to the 'no-jerks' philosophy where respect is shown to teammates, riders on other teams, and to the community at large through charitable efforts, time and donations.


The Gin Trap House Band are staging a revival of the best rhythm 'n' blues, jump, and jazz of the '40s, '50s, and '60s. The band is a coming together of some the mightiest musicians in London. Their stompin' rhythms, infectious horns, and soulful vocals will make you want to tap your feet and dance all night long with their authentic versions of the real, original dance music. They play a whole host of tunes that you already love, and some tunes that you don't know yet, but as soon as you hear them you'll wonder why they aren't already staples of your own collection. If you like the music of Ray Charles, Fats Domino, or Nina Simone you're in for a real treat. Latecomers will not be guaranteed seating. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We operate a Check-21. If you are lucky enough to appear younger than 21 you may be asked for photographic ID.


Circulation. 2011 Apr 19;123(15):1601-10. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.110.989632. Epub 2011 Apr 4.
Associations between outpatient heart failure process-of-care measures and mortality.
Fonarow GC1, Albert NM, Curtis AB, Gheorghiade M, Heywood JT, Liu Y, Mehra MR, O'Connor CM, Reynolds D, Walsh MN, Yancy CW.
Assessment of the quality of care for outpatients with heart failure (HF) has focused on the development and use of process-based performance measures, with the supposition that these care process measures are associated with clinical outcomes. However, this association has not been evaluated for current and emerging outpatient HF measures.
Performance on 7 HF process measures (4 current and 3 emerging) and 2 summary measures was assessed at baseline in patients from 167 US outpatient cardiology practices with patients prospectively followed up for 24 months. Participants included 15 177 patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (≤35%) and chronic HF or post-myocardial infarction. Multivariable analyses were performed to assess the process-outcome relationship for each measure in eligible patients. Vital status was available for 11 621 patients. The mortality rate at 24 months was 22.1%. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker use, β-blocker use, anticoagulant therapy for atrial fibrillation, cardiac resynchronization therapy, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, and HF education for eligible patients were each independently associated with improved 24-month survival, whereas aldosterone antagonist use was not. The all-or-none and composite care summary measures were also independently associated with improved survival. Each 10% improvement in composite care was associated with a 13% lower odds of 24-month mortality (adjusted odds ratio, 0.87; 95% confidence interval, 0.84 to 0.90; P<0.0001).
Current and emerging outpatient HF process measures are positively associated with patient survival. These HF measures may be useful for assessing and improving HF care.


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Natural Remedies for Psoriatic Arthritis
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Benefits and Risks of Complementary Therapies
Carol Eustice
Carol Eustice is a writer covering arthritis and chronic illness, who herself has been diagnosed with both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Ice and Heat Application
Topical and Oral Remedies
Mind-Body Therapies
Natural treatments for psoriatic arthritis, such as apple cider vinegar, turmeric, and wintergreen, tend to garner a lot of interest for a couple of reasons. This inflammatory form of arthritis can be difficult to treat, opening people up to considering solutions beyond the conventional. In addition, typical treatments—topical, oral, and injectable drugs—can sometimes be costly and may cause side effects, especially if symptoms are severe.
However, and generally speaking, the research supporting these remedies is weak. Some natural solutions, like diet changes, may, in and of themselves, be low risk. But there's danger in using such options in place of standard medical care. Other natural remedies have associated risks that must be considered.
It is important, therefore, to speak with your doctor to fully understand the benefits, risks, and limitations of any natural therapy you intend to pursue. This is especially important if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition like high blood pressure, diabetes, liver disease, or a heart rhythm disorder.
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One of the risk factors for psoriatic arthritis is obesity. This is especially true of inverse psoriasis, a form of the disease that develops in skin folds (such as under the breasts, in the armpits, or between the buttocks).
Obesity is characterized by the excess accumulation of adipose (fat-storing) cells. These cells produce inflammatory substances called cytokines, which add to the inflammation already induced by psoriasis. As such, weight loss can't help but improve your symptoms by actively reducing the overall adiposity.
But, there is also some evidence that certain diets may improve psoriatic symptoms irrespective of weight. These include:
Anti-inflammatory diets, which restrict foods believed to be inflammatory (like red meat, dairy, margarine, and vegetable oil) while increasing antioxidant-rich foods like (berries, dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, beans, oily fish, and whole grains)
A gluten-free diet, which some believe may reduce psoriatic flares in the same way that it prevents celiac disease
Acute joint inflammation generally benefits from short-term ice application. It can help reduce pain and swelling, and can be used to treat all types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis ("wear-and-tear arthritis"), rheumatoid arthritis, and gout.
Heat application can also help, especially if you have morning stiffness. But avoid electrical heating pads as the intense heat can actually trigger a flare. Instead, heat a towel in the dryer or in a bowl of warm (not scalding) water.
How to Ice a Joint Safely
When icing a joint, place a cloth barrier between the ice pack and the skin. Move the pack around constantly and continue to do so for no longer than 15 to 20 minutes to avoid frostbite.
Can Skin Trauma Trigger Psoriasis?
Few natural medicines have any scientific evidence to back up their health claims. This is especially true with respect to psoriatic arthritis. As an informed consumer, it is important to critically evaluate any alternative treatment. In the absence of scientific proof, safety is far more important than potential efficacy.
Acid cider vinegar is a popular folk remedy but one with uncertain benefits. Some people claim that is can relieve the itchiness of psoriatic plaques, but the high acidity may cause intense burning and pain if the skin is compromised. Drinking apple cider vinegar has no known benefit to joint health or the treatment of joint diseases.
The gel from the aloe vera plant may improve the pain and redness of psoriatic skin plaques. Creams containing 0.5% aloe can be applied safely to the skin up to three times a day. Topical aloe vera has no actual effect on joint pain or stiffness. Aloe in tablet form is not recommended and may even be dangerous.
Capsaicin—the substance that gives chili peppers their heat—is used to treat many muscle, joint, and nerve pain disorders. Available in topical ointments or patches, capsaicin may help reduce local inflammation and block nerve signals associated with joint pain. Evidence is lacking as to its effect in people with psoriatic arthritis, however.
Fish oil, available in gel caps and oral preparations, is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These are the types of fat known to reduce inflammation and improve heart health (by lowering triglycerides and "bad" LDL cholesterol).
Taking fish oil on a regular basis is believed by some to improve arthritis pain. With that being said, the overuse of fish oil can lead to diarrhea, bleeding gums, low blood pressure, and acid reflux.
Turmeric is recognized for having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Test tube studies have shown that the active ingredient in turmeric, known as curcumin, can alter the function of an inflammatory compound called tumor necrosis factor (TNF). TNF is one of the substances known to induce psoriasis symptoms.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that 1.5 to 3 grams of turmeric per day is safe. Whether this dose is therapeutic in humans is unknown—and some say unlikely.
If consumed in excess, turmeric may cause nausea, vomiting, and abnormal heart rhythms.
Wintergreen is a herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It is said to have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties beneficial to people with psoriatic arthritis, even though there is little to no research to evidence the claims.
As a salicylate, wintergreen can cause serious side effects if overused, including stomach pain, black stools, rash, and the vomiting of blood. This risk is even greater if an oral salicylate (like aspirin) is used.
How Psoriatic Arthritis Is Treated
Stress is one of the most common triggers for psoriatic flares, affecting as many as 50% of people with psoriasis, according to a 2014 review of studies from Europe. While psychotherapy and antidepressants may be useful in treating psoriasis-related stress, mind-body therapies may be just as beneficial if practiced on an ongoing basis. These may include:
Deep-breathing exercises (pranayama)
Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR)
Even routine exercise can be a great stress reliever, allowing you to let off steam while keeping your joints strong and flexible.
Acupuncture is another alternative modality believed by many to reduce stress. There is even preliminary evidence that it can reduce acute pain associated with arthritis.
You should never consider a natural therapy a substitute for standard medical care. As a progressive disease, psoriatic arthritis may cause irreversible joint damage if not treated appropriately by an experienced rheumatologist.
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Wang, L.; Yang, H.; Li, N. et al. Acupuncture for psoriasis: protocol for a systematic review. BMJ Open. 2015;5(6):e007526. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007526
Daily, J.; Yang, M.; and Park, S. Efficacy of Turmeric Extracts and Curcumin for Alleviating the Symptoms of Joint Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. J Med Food. 2016 Aug 1;19(8):717-29. doi:10.1089/jmf.2016.3705
Mease, P.; and Armstrong, W. Managing Patients with Psoriatic Disease: The Diagnosis and Pharmacologic Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients with Psoriasis. Drugs. 2014; 74(4): 423-41. doi:10.1007/s40265-014-0191-y
Ungprasert, P.; Wijarnpreecha, K.; and Kittanamongkolchai, W. Psoriasis and Risk of Celiac Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Indian J Dermatol. 2017 Jan-Feb;62(1):41-6. doi:10.4103/0019-5154.198031
Xhaja, A.; Shkodrani, E.; Frangaj, S. et al. An Epidemiological Study on Trigger Factors and Quality of Life in Psoriatic Patients. Mater Sociomed. 2014 Jun;26(3):168-71. doi:10.5455/msm.2014.26.168-171
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9 Complications of Psoriatic Arthritis You Should Know About
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Differences Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Thank you, each and every one of you who have ever given RESCU a few hours or even a few minutes of your time! We at RESCU are overwhelming grateful. Thank you to those who have yearly stepped forward to lead at rallies, and those that lend a hand at numerous events throughout the year. Thank you to those new folk who are eager to learn, and thank you for patience as we learn to expand. Thank you to those that have participated in our monthly conference calls, and thank you to those who still do. And of course, thank you to those that are planning to volunteer in the future, we welcome you with open arms. RESCU could not do it without all of you!
Our traditional community RESCU rally has been evolving, yet it is still the backbone of how RESCU can continue its success. Without the volunteers and amazing supporters at events and locations, RESCU would be hard-pressed to expand our programs or medical relief efforts.


A new visual novel about the future of peace on earth, launched in September, will be presented at the end of the month by author Dimis Michaelides and artist Umit Inatci.
Hosted at the Home for Corporation in Nicosia, the book presentation will include a brief reading of the story while artist Umit will give a brief talk on the images and symbols used within. Afterwards, the duo will answer questions in a friendly Q&A mood and sign books.
The book is set in the year Y2.050K as the Energia spacecraft begins its voyage to Proxima Centauri. As it travels, humanity progresses and regresses in leaps and bounds. At the forefront of the chronicle are the tensions between superstition and science, war and peace, democracy and dictatorship. Alien threats loom in the background.
Author Michaelides is much more than a parent to this particular book. After being an economist, marketer, financier, general manager and CEO in Paris, Washington and Nicosia, he now is a speaker and consultant on leadership, creativity and innovation, and an enthusiastic performer of magic, music and improvisational theatre.


Enjoy live music entertainment & easy listening at the Lobby Lounge at InterContinental Los Angeles, featuring Michael and Jill. Unwind with classic and innovative cocktails & food with us at the Lobby Lounge.
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Citadel have made a host of fresh additions to this summer's line up.
The Victoria Park event returns in just a few weeks, with Foals set to play a bombastic headline set.
New additions include mysterious project A Blaze Of Feather, featuring songwriter Mickey Smith working alongside Ben Howard's band.
Corona SunSets looks exciting, with House Gospel Choir performing their tribute to Chicago pioneer Frankie Knuckles.
Felix Dickinson and Amp + Deck have been named on the bill, as well as Latin-House merging selector Cal Jader alongside The Pomba Girls, afrobeat group Soothsayers, Supa Dupa Fly's Emily Rawson, and more.
Get your ticket to Citadel HERE.


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Q: Javascript variable getting unset instantly I think the pictures are relatively self explanatory (code matched with console output)
Variable appears to be set to a value, except immediate console.log afterwards outputs something different.
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Extended console output (as requested in comments) (extra console.log before and after)

A: That is not actually a bug.
When you print a primitive, you'll see the state of it when you printed it.
When you work with objects, if you console.log them, it only shows the reference. When you click on them, it will show you their current state. So what happened in your case is that the answer probably got changed in a later code.

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Q: How do I ignore escape characters in command line arguments? Consider a simple F# console application that echoes the command line arguments passed to it, one command per line:
[<EntryPoint>]
let main argv =
    argv |> Array.iter (printfn "%s")
    0

If I pass this program a directory path with a trailing slash, it treats the slash as an escape character producing unexpected results:
> app.exe "c:\some path\" "c:\another path"
c:\some path" c:\another
path

How can I retrieve the command line arguments without interpreting a slash as an escape character?

A: System.Environment.CommandLine gives you access to the complete unescaped command line, and you are free to process that however you like.
But unless you plan to implement a full-blown parser in your app, this is not going to be a reliable approach, and it's unlikely you will be able to reliably handle all of the byzantine escaping rules implemented by all of the various shells your app might have been invoked in.  e.g. cmd.exe escapes things differently from powershell.exe, which is in turn different from Cygwin, etc etc.
A better choice is to simply take argv as-is, validate it as you see fit (e.g. File.Exists(argv.[0]) or whatever), and bail out with a helpful error message if the user messed something up.


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Rokes is an old Anglo-Saxon name. It was a name given to a person who was a person who because of their physical characteristics are known as a rook. A broad and diverse class of surnames, nickname surnames related to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can show the bearer 's favored style of clothing, appearance, customs, or character. In this example, the surname relates to those individuals who have black hair or dark color. One relatively recent invention that did much to regulate English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention, even the most literate people noted their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations of which the name Rokes has appeared include as Rook, Rooke, Rookes, Rooks, Roke and much more.
More common variations are: Rookes, Roakes, Roukes, Rockes, Rojkes, Roikes, Rojkes, Riokes, Rokesi, Roks, Rkes.
The surname Rokes first appeared in Oxfordshire where Geoffrey le Roke, William le Ruk, and Adam le Roc were all noted in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273. A few years later during the rule of King Edward III (1312-1377), Richard le Rouke and Hugh le Rook noted as holding lands in Somerset.
An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists showed that people bearing the name Rokes arrived in North America very early: Daniel Rooke settled in Virginia in 1652. Samuel Rooke settled in Virginia in 1654. Samuel Rooke settled in Boston in 1712. Thomas Rooke settled in Virginia in 1650.
Motto: Efflorescent cornices dum micat sol. Motto Translation: Rooks will flourish while the sun shines.
The two main devices (symbols) in the Rokes blazon are the fleur-de-lis and rook. The three main tinctures (colors) are sable, gules and argent .


As more companies are adopting Office 365, the need to integrate with the provided apis is growing. In this guide I'll investigate an integration between the outlook REST apis and the webMethods integration server.
The Oracle Database Connector is an API App which allows users to perform CRUD operations towards an on-premises Oracle Database Server. Although the connectors primary role is to be used as part of a Logic App, you can also consume it as a REST API service….


Just looking to try this out, meet new friends.
Im a hard worker, I like to have fun and not afraid to try new things.on my days off I do yoga ,go to the movies love to play video games and I teach ccd to first grader's and I love to spend with my 10 yr old daughter.
i am optimistic and to accept new challendes and love life. LIVE WELL LOVE MUCH LAUGH OFTEN.
I am very outgoing and love to have fun! My favorite thing to do is go camping or shooting. I am very close to my family. I have a nephew and two nieces that I try to spend a lot of time with.
soy una persona sincera, tierna amorosa y me gusta ser trabajadora.
I am a christian, with good morals and values. Family is always first.
Just a cool laid back person , looking to be understood.
Im young wanting to settle down,I have an almost two year old daughter,I basically want peace and happiness and comfort!!
I love to listen to music, I like to write Lyrics & just whatevers on my mind. I love my kids & my ShihTzu. I like tattoos and my favorite color is pink.


By Air: Siliguri's Bagdogra airport is the nearest - 80 km away. Taxis can be hired at the airport for Kalimpong. The trip takes around 3.5 hours.
By Rail: The nearest railway stations are Siliguri Junction ( 68 km ), and New Jalpaiguri ( 77 km ). Railway tickets for trains ex-New Jalpaiguri/Siliguri can be purchased from the Railway Out Agency, Motor Stand, Kalimpong.
By Road: Bus & Jeep There are frequent jeeps for the three hour trip to Darjeeling. The buses are so much less frequent, slower and more uncomfortable that it's hardly worth the small cost saving. All transport, other than taxis, leaves from the Bazaar bus stand.


While not first in the World's Top Coffee Producers, India ranks a respectable #6.
In actuality, coffee has been present in the country for many decades, with a coffee history that dates back to 1670! But, although the country has been a top producer for several years, coffee culture in India (with the exception of the southern region) is still relatively new.
Coffee is said to have been introduced to India in 1640 when Baba Budan, an infamous Indian Sufi saint, stopped in the Yemeni port of Mocha (or Mokka) while on a pilgrimage to Mecca (Islam's holiest city).
One day, Baba Budan happened upon some of the popular Mocha coffee beans and bought some. He soon fell in love with the newfound beverage and smuggled 7 coffee beans out of Mocha.
He then planted the beans back at his home in Karnataka, India. It is here that Indian coffee originates as Budan's private backyard plantings grew tremendously, eventually taking over what is now called the Baba Budan hills.
Coffee plantations in the south were established while the country was still under British rule; as these plantations became more and more successful, coffee plantations spread throughout the country. Thus, a lush ecosystem and steady economy were slowly born- both of which are still thriving today.
The country is home to over 16 unique indigenous coffee varietals! India is the only country which grows the entirety of their coffee crops in the shade. The cash crop is usually grown in high elevations in damp humid climates.
Many coffee plantations are also operating spice farms. As a result, Indian coffee is often planted near spices like cardamom and cinnamon which gives the coffee a distinct spicy flavor. Other coffee is grown by sweeter crops like oranges, vanilla, and bananas which gives the coffee a light, fruity and/or floral taste.
However, as successful as the Indian coffee trade is, locals still much prefer tea to coffee. Due to this fact, a whooping 80% of India's coffee is grown solely for commercial purposes. This is slowly changing though, as coffee culture continues to evolve in the country.
As mentioned, coffee culture in India is still a relatively new thing. It is continually maturing and evolving thanks, in large part, to India's youth choosing coffee houses as places to meet up. The caffeinated beverage is slowly but surely making a name for itself in Indian culture as a whole, with a steady 5% increase in consumption each year.
In the early 1940s, a small group of dismissed Indian Coffee Board members created the "Indian Coffee House" brand that exists today. In 1957, the Indian Coffee House was the first coffee shop to open in the country. It still serves loyal patrons at over 400 locations.
Cafe Coffee Day is the Starbucks of India. With over 1500 stores across the country, this convenient café and coffee shop chain provides a place for people to meet up while simultaneously opening the coffee market to a widespread audience.
In 2013, proponents from the tea industry went to the Indian government to ask that tea be named the official drink of the country. The government denied them, not wanting to discourage an industry that is not only bringing in millions to the country's economy, but seems to be a new favorite among its citizens.
This is just one of many recipes available for Indian coffee. Who doesn't love the rocket fuel that is espresso?
In coffee mug, add ground coffee and sugar.
With a spoon, start beating mug mixture vigorously- incorporating as much air as possible- until mixture is frothy and whipped.
Heat up milk before pouring over whipped mixture.
Stir, making sure everything is incorporated.
Sprinkle cocoa powder over the top.
Want to learn about coffee culture in other countries? Check out our posts about Traditional Irish Coffee Culture, Traditional Greek Coffee Culture, and Traditional Vietnamese Coffee Culture– all with recipes included for iconic coffee beverages from each country!


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Where beats meets basketball McMaster Basketball's Troy Joseph looks ahead at the opportunities that await him
Sofia Mohamed • Mar 31, 2016 — (last modified) Mar 30, 2016 • Basketball, FEATURES, Sports
by For as long as McMaster Basketball guard Troy Joseph can remember, he has had two loves: basketball and music. Starting to play basketball at the age of 10, the friendships he made through the sport were one of the biggest reasons he loved it so much. The same guys he played with in the front yard or in the school gym became long-time friends. Now, they either play alongside him or in different leagues all around the world. Still,...
Half a decade Guard Aaron Redpath ends his five years with McMaster Men's Basketball
Sofia Mohamed • Mar 17, 2016 • Basketball, FEATURES, Sports
by Five years goes by faster than one would expect. Basketball is a sport McMaster guard Aaron Redpath grew up on. Playing street ball from the tender age of six and competitively two short years later, something about the game of basketball kept Redpath wanting more. Something about the sport made him yearn to play for the rest of his life. "It always kept me humble, it was my stress relief," said Redpath. Surrounded by basketball...
Tough ending McMaster Women's Basketball ends their season in Ottawa after losses in the OUA Final Four
Sofia Mohamed • Mar 17, 2016 • Basketball, Sports
by It all ended on March 12 in the Nation's Capital. After an emotional and long two days of play at the University of Ottawa's Montpetit Hall for the OUA Final Four, the Marauders got back on the bus headed to Hamilton empty handed. No gold, no silver, no bronze. The hard work the entire season seemed to depend on the team's ability to hold it together for two 40-minute games and that didn't happen. The losses in both games not only...
Persistence prevails Lazar Kojovic has made his way up the McMaster Basketball bench and onto the score sheet
by Growth takes a student athlete from good to great. In basketball, five players are on the court to represent the team at any given time. To be one of those five on the McMaster Men's Basketball Team, you need to earn it. It comes with time, experience and talent. Every player that checks in and laces up for play on the hardwood is on the court for a reason. It might be the skill they showed in practice or their leadership as...
That time of the year With playoff season upon us, see which Marauder teams claimed medals and which ones are still competing
Sports • Mar 3, 2016 — (last modified) Mar 5, 2016 • Basketball, Cross Country, Sports, Volleyball, Wrestling
by Men's basketball There is no doubt that the McMaster Men's Basketball team was quite a sight to witness this year. They won huge games against Windsor, Ottawa and Brock and were placed in the country's Top 10 all season long. The team has big dreams and before they look to compete on the national stage for the CIS Championship banner, they need to focus on the match-up they have on Saturday, March 5. They will find out their...
Only time will tell McMaster Men's Basketball looks to end the regular season on a strong note as playoff match-ups near
Sofia Mohamed • Feb 25, 2016 • Basketball, FEATURES, Sports
by In sport, time is universally understood to bring order to an otherwise chaotic competition. In basketball, there is a 24 second shot clock and four 10-minute quarters. There are time-outs and a half time. Since the season started back in November, the clock has been ticking for the McMaster Men's Basketball team. The team has played 18 games from then until present and now more than ever before, how the team uses their time will...


Transforming Montréal to adapt to economic, demographic, technological and climate change Events The speech will be delivered in French. Thursday, April 19, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
On April 19, don't miss the speech by Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montréal and Chair of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal.
During her speech, the mayor will reveal the Ville de Montréal's first ever Economic Development Plan.


Alice In Chains Facelift Vinyl Rare OOP. Grunge. Nirvana. First Pressing.
This is an auction for an Alice in Chains vinyl. This is original and is in excellent condition.
This is an exceptionally rare vinyl that sells for over £130 on Discogs on average. This album has never been repressed and it is very, very rare. Less than 5000 were ever pressed.
I have put up the buy it now price as a fair representative price without ripping people off.
I will ship worldwide but please check that you are not excluded. Vinyl is graded are very good / near mint.
These vinyls are very rare and hard to find.


The path that has led me to become a pursuant to a graduate-level teaching program is a unique story of strength, courage, and resilience in the face of incredible adversity. August 8th, 1978 saw the Soviet invasion of my homeland of Afghanistan. As the 40th Soviet Army deployed itself, we prayed for normality to return, but the Soviet occupation steadily escalated to extreme levels, violence and seemingly random incarcerations, with no immediate end in sight.
We held out as long as possible, but it quickly became clear that my family and I would have to flee. It was winter and our only means of escape was to go through narrow and treacherous mountain passes on horseback, carrying all that we could, but basically the clothes on our backs, leaving home, property and belongings all we had ever known behind. On one side, the Soviet mortar shells exploding in the all-too-near distance, and the other, oblivion. We managed to escape to Pakistan and spent one year in a refugee camp, eventually being allowed to emigrate to the United States, where I would begin middle school. Coming to America proved a challenge, as well. In middle school, I faced racism and discrimination at the hands of the ignorant. These, to me - their senseless words - were just background noise. I knew I was safe, and no longer had to worry which family member was going to become a political prisoner or be killed next.
I come from a family of engineers and followed in their footsteps, earning my BS in Architectural Engineering. My passion had always been teaching, and during college I was fortunate enough to work as a Mathematics professor's assistant. Even though I went to engineering school and enjoyed, even excelled, in the field of engineering, aiding in the design and construction of highways, and airports, I always thought that I would be much more fulfilled if I became an educator. The missing link in my life was revealed to me when I took time away from my career when I was blessed with children.
I began teaching at home with my daughter, pursuing Algebra I and II through the Georgia Virtual Academy, a two-year course of study. This experience exposed me to many classroom strategies and principles of teaching. Over the years, as my children went to school, I spent time volunteering at their schools, observing and participating in the classroom environment. Now that my youngest child has started Pre-K, I have the opportunity to return to a professional career, and achieve a lifetime dream, that of becoming a Mathematics teacher. With my strong background in engineering, stellar achievements in college-level advanced mathematics, and passion for teaching, I have the requisite attributes to become an excellent educator of mathematics.
Every student should receive the best education possible, and I am committing myself to a lifelong career as an educator. My aspirations and drive will eventually lead me to pursue a doctoral degree, and a teaching position with a reputable institution, eventually leading and shaping the educational system of my community. I thank you for your time, consideration and look forward to a personal interview.


Beach Grove Golf Club ARE YOU A VENDOR?
Nestled in sunny Tsawwassen, British Columbia, the Beach Grove Golf Club perfectly blends old world charm with modern design. This venue provides a beautiful championship golf course, unparalleled services, excellent views and superior cuisine with attractive catering packages that will guarantee to make your wedding dreams a reality.
Banquet Room and Dining Room: Couples can host their reception in the large banquet room. It has the capacity for 90 guests and includes a private bar that opens onto a large patio that overlooks the golf course. To host a larger party of 150, the partition between the banquet room and the dining room can be removed. Couples can also host their ceremonies outside of the clubhouse.
The executive chef and culinary team will beautifully craft and present an appetizing cuisine that you and your guests will enjoy. All the dishes are prepared from the freshest ingredients available. The venue offers Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum catering packages, dinner buffets, premier plated dinners, cocktail receptions, and bar services. The packages include a cold display, hot display, carving stations, entrees, appetizers, and desserts. Some of the dishes offered include grilled salmon, lobster tail, grilled Mediterranean vegetables with olives, and butter chicken.
The Beach Grove Golf Club is within easy driving distance from the lower mainland and Vancouver Island. It is approximately half an hour from the Vancouver International Airport, so the accessibility makes this venue even more attractive.
Beach Grove Golf Club - beautiful, creative and personable.
From the moment we stepped in to Beach Grove Golf Club and met with, who would be, our event coordinator (Caitlin) we knew this was the venue for our wedding. Caitlin was welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable and creative and we have so much to thank her for for making our day so special.
Caitlin provided guidance with decor and reputable vendors, responded to our multitude of questions, SOS emails and accommodated our repeated requests to visit the golf club 'just one more time'.
Caitlin even came to check in with us on our wedding day, and actually settled my nerves as I was about to walk down the aisle - all on her day off. Every detail was taken care of, and the team at Beach Grove Golf Club were so attentive, personable and professional.
We would love to be celebrating our wedding there again this summer, their grounds and function room veranda were perfect for our celebrations. My husband and I have no reservations for recommending Beach Grove Golf Club for all future brides and grooms.
Our guests raved about the food. The environment was beautiful. The patio is an especially lovely addition for a beautiful summer day. Caitlin's recommendations were excellent. Everything about our day turned out perfect.
Great service, great space, great food!
Beach Grove was a great place to have our wedding reception, and we're so happy we chose it. Caitlin, the event coordinator, was so easy to work with, friendly and informative and was always willing to go out of her way to accommodate our needs.
The space was great and laid out functionally for a wedding (bar and dance floor location, area outside dining room for gift table/guest book/other displays, bathroom access etc.) and their outdoor patio is beautiful! It's spacious with nice furniture and a great view of the golf course.
The food! When comparing plate prices with other venues, Beach Grove was the most reasonable and not at the cost of quality. I believe we got the Bronze Buffet (the lowest priced one)and the guests LOVED the food! We had multiple people come up to us and tell us how impressed they were with it and we loved it ourselves as well. Overall amazing experience and would definitely recommend it to other couples.
I had my wedding reception here last summer and everything was excellent. We planned the reception with the event coordinator, Caitlin, who is so reliable and organized - working with her was a breeze. Even now, months afterwards, our guests still talk about how great the food was and how beautiful the venue + outdoor patio were at the reception. I would definitely recommend Beach Grove to any couple getting married.
We had our wedding on December 30, 2017 and the reception went perfectly! Caitlin was amazing to work with. She was responsive, professional and helpful. We were looking for a venue that could handle a large guest count. Our almost 170 guests fit comfortably, and the venue looked amazing.
The food was absolutely delicious! We have been receiving nothing but compliments from all the guests :) The hardest part was choosing from all the variety they had on their buffet menu. We went with the prime rib and it was well worth the upgrade.
The venue itself is gorgeous, with a spacious deck. It did not require much for decoration as the room is already elegant.
We are so happy we went with Beach Grove and would recommend it again and again!


It's the last day of July, and I, for one, can't see it end fast enough. This has not been a good month for anyone, as I've talked about in previous posts, and its not totally over just yet. We have to get through today before we can breathe a sigh of relief as this month to passes. But, I am definitely going into August with optimism.
Times like July has been can either get you down or motivate you to make things better. I'm opting for the latter of the two.
I see opportunities everywhere I look, and I see Aug. 1 as a chance to turn over a new leaf and pursue those opportunities with even MORE vigor. Take the positive changes I've had happen in July and build upon them. I refuse to focus on the negative aspects. I acknowledge them, and I work towards fixing them. But I won't focus on them. I plan to turn those negatives into a positive force to push forward.
Tonight, I sat and did a brainstorming exercise. I plan to participate, for the first time, in NaBloPoMo in August to jump start a good habit of posting daily. I listed out 50 blog ideas. Then I kept going. I'm up to 54 with atleast two of them holding the potential to be a recurring weekly theme. I'm excited! But I want to open up the comments to anyone with blog ideas… any topics that others would be interested in seeing me explore? I welcome suggestions, and I welcome August. Here's to making it a far better month than the one before.


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British athletes win silver and bronze in the Youth Olympic Games
August 23, 2010 / newsdesk	/ SPORT
British athletes collected two more medals on day eight of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) as David Bolarinwa won silver in the continental medley relay and Annie Tagoe won bronze in the women's race. In the medley relay athletes compete in continental teams, with the team of four running 100m, 200m, 300m and 400m in…
High hopes for Team GB at first Youth Olympic Games
August 14, 2010 / Guest Contributor	/ 1 Comment / SPORT
Several members of Team GB are expected to do well in the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) taking place in Singapore from August 14-26. Annie Tagoe, 17, who was born in Accra, Ghana, has a season's best in the 100m of 11.61 secs and 24.20 secs in the 200m. Tagoe's ambition is "to become the best…
Diving star Daley proud to represent Team GB at YOG
Today 40 young British athletes are in Singapore for the start of the first ever Youth Olympic Games (YOG). One of the budding young athletes hoping to make a splash at the games is 16 year old diver Tom Daley, the 2009 World and 2008 European 10m platform diving champion. Daley, who's been diving since…
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Q: PDO bind value for MATCH AGAINST FULL TEXT search $query=SELECT * FROM DB WHERE MATCH (email, name, live)
AGAINST (:search IN BOOLEAN MODE) LIMIT :start, 20";
//:start is row count from previous query

$SQL=$db->prepare($query);
$SQL->bindValue(':search', '+'.$search.'*', PDO::PARAM_STR);

Hi, im new in PHP PDO and I have a full text search query use PDO
Is this correct to bind value like this, I put + and * inside of bindValue();

A: SELECT * FROM DB WHERE MATCH (email, name, live)
AGAINST ('+searchword1 +searchword2*' IN BOOLEAN MODE)

Will become something like:
SELECT * FROM DB WHERE MATCH (email, name, live)
AGAINST (:search IN BOOLEAN MODE)

$value = '+searchword1 +searchword2*';

$SQL = $db->prepare($query);
$SQL->bindValue(':search', $value, PDO::PARAM_STR);


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Q: Mongodb server not connecting with node.js This is the primary program of node.js to connect MongoDB. Copied from the internet because my actual code not working, so I am trying this one. This raises the same issue.
Problem with this code or in my local machine. When I ran the program, it got stuck or in any loop, and after a few minutes, it shows timeout, without any further detailed error message.
const MongoClient = require("mongodb").MongoClient;

// Connection URL
const url = "mongodb://localhost:27017";

// Database Name
const dbName = "myproject";

// Create a new MongoClient
const client = new MongoClient(url);

// Use connect method to connect to the Server
client.connect(function (err) {

console.log("Connected successfully to server");
const db = client.db(dbName);
client.close();
});

Try to connect with atlas or local mongoDB compass.

A: Please try the below code for the DB connection.
var mongoose = require("mongoose");
try {
  mongoose.connect(
    "mongodb://localhost:27017/myproject",
    {
      useNewUrlParser: true,
      useFindAndModify: false,
      useUnifiedTopology: true,
      useCreateIndex: true,
    },
    function (err, db) {
      if (err) {
        console.log("MongoDB Database Connection Error", err);
      } else {
        console.log("MongoDB Connection Done!!");
      }
    }
  );
} catch (e) {
  console.log(" ~ file: mongodb.js ~ line 24 ~ e", e);
}

A: Check this code
const mongoose = require('mongoose');

connectionUri = `mongodb://${config.get('server:mongodb:username')}:${config.get('server:mongodb:password')}@${config.get('server:mongodb:host')}:${config.get('server:mongodb:port')}/${config.get('server:mongodb:name')}?authSource=admin`;
mongoose.connect(connectionUri, { useNewUrlParser: true });

replace with your username and password

A: const mongoose = require('mongoose');

//database connection
const dbURI = 'mongodb://127.0.0.1:27017/(your_collection_name)';
mongoose.connect(dbURI, { useNewUrlParser: true, useUnifiedTopology: true })
    .then((result) => app.listen(3001))
    .catch((err) => console.log(err))

console.log("connected to db")

console.log("server run at 3001.")


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Google+ Will Eventually Power All Comments On YouTube (YouTube Blog)
YouTube is rolling out a new commenting system on channel discussions (soon to be rolled out to all videos) that is powered by Google+.
More than 100 million people like, share, or comment on YouTube every week, and now all of those social actions will be going towards building the Google+ social graph.
The strategic move is yet another attempt by Google to tie Google+ to everything you do while using Google products (search, email, video). Google+ is one of the largest social network's that very few people ever intentionally use. Read >
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Assad Goes Red Pill: Epstein, Bin Laden & Baghdadi "Liquidated" as "They Knew Vital Secrets"
Posted by John Titor | Nov 15, 2019 |
In a wide-ranging new interview with Russia's Rossiya-24 television on Thursday, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad addressed the death of White Helmets founder James Le Mesurier, who had been found dead Nov. 11 after an apparent fall from a three story high balcony outside his Istanbul office.
Le Mesurier was a former British military intelligence officer and founder of the controversial White Helmets group which Assad has previously dubbed the 'rescue force for al-Qaeda' and his reported suicide under mysterious circumstances is still subject of an ongoing Turkish investigation. In an unusual and rare conversation for a head of state, Assad compared Le Mesurier's death to the murky circumstances surrounding the deaths of Jeffry Epstein, Osama bin Laden and ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Assad said what connects these men are that they "knew major secrets" and were thus "liquidated" by "intelligence services" — most likely the CIA, in the now viral interview picked up by Newsweek and other mainstream outlets.
"American billionaire Jeffrey Epstein was killed several weeks ago, they said he had committed suicide in jail," Assad said during the Russian broadcaster interview.
"However, he was killed because he knew a lot of vital secrets connected with very important people in the British and American regimes, and possibly in other countries as well."
"And now the main founder of the White Helmets has been killed, he was an officer and he had worked his whole life with NATO in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Iraq and Lebanon," he explained.
"Both of us know that they [representatives of the White Helmets] are naturally part of Al Qaeda. I believe that these people, as well as the previously liquidated bin Laden and al-Baghdadi had been killed chiefly because they knew major secrets. They turned into a burden once they had played out their roles. A dire need to do away with them surfaced after they had fulfilled their roles," Assad continued.
Concerning White Helmet's founder Le Mesurier's death, he pointed to the CIA or an allied intelligence service, such as Turkey's MIT:
"Of course, this is the work of the secret services. But which secret service? When we talk about Western secret services in general, about Turkish and some other ones in our region, these are not the secret services of sovereign states, rather these are departments of the main intelligence agency – the CIA."
"It is quite possible that Turkish intelligence agencies did the job upon the instructions of foreign intelligence services," he qualified.
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The Syrian president then speculated that, "Possibly, the founder of the White Helmets had been working on his memoirs and on the biography of his life, and this was unacceptable. This is an assumption, but a very serious one, since other options don't sound convincing to me at the moment."
Though Assad has done major media interviews routinely over the past years related to the now eight-year long war out of which which he's come out on top, this latest has already received the most visibility, and is currently going viral — likely given the immense public suspicion and doubts surrounding Epstein's jail cell death.
Even Newsweek weighed in, commenting: "Syrian President Bashar al-Assad waded into the conspiracy theories around Jeffery Epstein's suicide, saying the financier and convicted sex offender was murdered as part of a Western plot to eliminate high-profile people who knew too much."
Republished from ZeroHedge.com with permission
John Titor


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Smoking is a habit that is unhealthy. Not only will this habit impart negative consequences to your health, it can also have negative consequence for those in close proximity to you. Cancer, heart disease, emphysema – these are just some of the many health-related issues that have been linked with smoking. Second hand smoke is also just as dangerous. This is why quitting is important. In this article you will find many tricks about how you can go about stopping smoking.
If you want to stop smoking, you need to make a list on how you will go about quitting. Customize this list to your life and needs, in order to stop effectively. Each person will find methods which work for them, while they might not work for you. You need to do what works for you. Making a list can help you accomplish this.
TIP! Quitting can be easy if you know how to go about it correctly. Avoid going cold turkey.
Replace sweets with fresh produce to prevent gaining weight as you quit smoking. You will minimize your weight gain when you do this. Eating a healthy diet will keep your mind focused and reduce your unhealthy cravings as you readjust to your life without cigarettes.
Some people don't like the idea of quitting cold turkey, so give nicotine replacement therapy a try. These products deliver small doses of nicotine to your body to help wean off the addiction without the pain and stress of withdrawal.
One of the benefits of quitting smoking is improving the health of your family. Your family is exposed to the risk of health problems because of your secondhand smoke. Once you quit, then your loved ones will no longer be exposed to the dangers secondhand smoke brings with it. Not only will you be saving your own life, you will be keeping your loved ones healthy.
Make your family and friends aware of your intention to give up smoking. They will be there for you, and they can be a major force in reminding you why you are quitting smoking. A support system can be tremendously valuable. This will increase your chances of success significantly, and get you to where you want.
Think about the places where you used to regularly have a cigarette, and then avoid them. Try a change of pace if you are used to having that first cigarette in the morning with coffee or with cocktails at the end of the workday. Having coffee while inside the car or staying away from the bar enables you to stop your cravings.
When attempting to quit smoking, stay positive. There are times when the best plan will not work. Identify where you went wrong so you can learn from that moment for next time. You may triumph in your next attempt to quit smoking.
TIP! Avoid your triggers to quit smoking with more success. Many people find that they have an association between driving and smoking, for example.
Frame quitting smoking as something you are doing for yourself, rather than to yourself. You will find it easier to achieve positive results, if you view the choice in that light. Remind yourself of how important your task is, and keep in mind that the positive aspects of quitting outweigh the negative ones by a long shot. This will keep your motivation up while giving real reason to stop now.
Create a verbal list of the reasons you decided to stop smoking. When you feel like giving up, state your reasons aloud, over and over, to help the craving pass. This is an easy way to remind yourself why quitting is more important than smoking.
Keep track on your habits when it comes to smoking. If you know which situations tempt you to smoke, it can make it easier to work out a plan for quitting. Quitting smoking can be a difficult process, so you must be prepared to handle cravings.
TIP! Don't try doing it yourself. Get support from your family and friends and tell them that you are attempting to quit smoking and that you would like it if they help you accomplish that goal.
Swap your smoking habit for an exercise routine. As you rid yourself of the toxins, your body will reward you with more energy. The bonus of renewed strength and health is that you may not want to sabotage your efforts by letting the cigarette habit creep back in.
Consider nicotine replacement therapy to prevent feelings of agitation when you quit smoking. Implementing this technique can pacify your withdrawal symptoms while helping you to quit at the same time. Once you are free from cigarettes, you can gradually free yourself from nicotine too.
Trying to stop smoking for someone around you is not always the most effective motivation. While your family may want you to live a long and healthy life, you'll only succeed if you want those things as well. Smoking is an amazing way to love yourself, and sticking to it will ensure you don't disappoint yourself or your loved ones.
TIP! Positive thinking and motivation can be a key part of quitting smoking. Make the effort to imagine all the ways that your life can be better after you've quit smoking.
Not only is smoking unhealthy, it's dangerous. Heart attacks, emphysema, and lung cancer are just a few of the many risks that smoking puts on your health. Second-hand smoke is also very dangerous, and could cause harm to your loved ones. Put the advice of this article to work in your life and hopefully, put an end to your dependance on smoking.


But before calling your eye doctor or scheduling surgery, consider asking yourself whether there are any natural ways to improve your eyesight and, if they exist, are they effective?
Many vision issues stem from a common problem – eyestrain. Eyestrain has become a persistent issue in recent years, especially as people are spending more and more time up close throughout the day in front of computer screens and phones. Focusing on objects up close over extended periods of time really does a number on the eyes.
In addition to taking breaks from staring at the screen and making sure to change your focus throughout the day, you can also try pinhole glasses to relieve eyestrain and improve your vision. The basic concept is that natural blurring occurs in the cornea. Because the cornea is rounded, light rays enter the eye from different angles and can cause some blurring. When light can only enter in certain restricted angles through the pinholes of the glasses, this reduces blurring and can temporarily improve vision. In a recent study in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, pinhole glasses were shown to improve visual acuity, depth-of-field and focus. However, in the study, the glasses did cause some decreased visual quality. As a result, it is not recommended that you wear them while driving, playing sports or working with instruments.
Give your eyes their vitamins!


Yesterday…filled with business…a need for resolution before my parents' death.
It's hard stuff, balancing this staying in the moment knowing acutely how few moments are left, an eye on that hour glass that's nearly drained of sand.
How is the sadness that has loomed?
It's better. I realize it's been about loneliness—echoes from long ago but also the way I'd constructed my life too. And when this became clear I began to do things about it that made me feel differently.
I joined a writing group.
I am taking a shift at the studio.
I am looking for connection—but meaningful connection that surrounds things that are deeply meaningful to me.
It may work—or not—or somewhere in between. But I feel this is the right general direction for me.
That's all we can ask, right?
I dreamed last night that I was in session with Eileen. I could tell she had not heard yet from the Board. And I sat, silently, debating in my head if I should tell her. More dreams too about art, where I am pounded into nothingness it seems. It's been days like this, these dreams about my lack of competitiveness in the art world, how I am nothing.
It's odd to feel this way—like what is this about?
We do not know nor do we really want to know and nor do we deeply care how we stack up. But as we begin to open up, we can see how much further we can ourselves travel as we absorb the beauty and talent and accomplishments of others.
A new kind of start.
We can sit now, we can stay.