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Q: Gitlab Runner network configuration for communication of container started during job I got a bit stuck with the configuration of gitlab ci for my test setup:
I have a python application using a database (postgresql) and test it with pytest.
For easing development I designed a fixture spinning up a local database for testing with a real database (goal was no mocking but actual resource usage).
This works very nicely if just on my local machine (MacBook with M2 & docker running).
Yet, if trying to run it with gitlab ci/runner I can't get the container running the tests (spawned by the runner) to communicate with the created database.
It would be so lovely if one of you knew the trick I am missing here...

an abstracted conftest.py file:
import time

import pytest
import docker
from sqlalchemy import create_engine
from sqlalchemy.orm import sessionmaker
from sqlalchemy.orm import declarative_base

client = docker.from_env()
Base = declarative_base()

def create_engine_and_session(host):
    engine = create_engine(
        f"postgresql://username:password@{host}:5432/default_database",
        echo=True,
    )

    session = sessionmaker(bind=engine)()
    return engine, session

@pytest.fixture(scope="session")
def database(env_variables):

    database_container = client.containers.run(
        "postgres:latest",
        environment=env_variables,
        ports={"5432": 5432},
        detach=True,
    )
    time.sleep(5)
    try:
        # what is host?
        # neither localhost, 127.0.0.1, container.name nor container.id worked
        # only the IP of the node running docker returned a result - but this can't be right...
        host=???

        engine, session = create_engine_and_session(host)
        Base.metadata.create_all(engine)   # communicates with the database but fails
        yield engine, session
    finally:
        database_container.kill()
        database_container.remove()

the relevant gitlab-ci.yaml:
stages:
  - test

test:
  stage:
    test
  image: $test_container   ### Dockerfile: FROM python:3.9-alpine && RUN apk add docker
  services:
    - docker:dind
  variables:
    DOCKER_DRIVER: overlay2
    DOCKER_TLS_CERTDIR: ""
  before_script:
    - pip install -r requirements.txt
  script:
    - python -m pytest

the local docker configuration of my gitlab-runner (executor: docker):
[runners.docker]
    tls_verify = false
    image = "alpine"
    privileged = true
    disable_entrypoint_overwrite = false
    oom_kill_disable = false
    disable_cache = false
    volumes = ["/var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock", "/cache"]
    shm_size = 0

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By: Unified
If you think about it, when it comes to variety, a walk through the grocery store is a lot like a scroll through your social media feed—both offer a seemingly neverending choice of content and brands to consume and engage with. For example, a walk down the pasta aisle can potentially offer 50 distinct brands, each with multiple flavors to choose from. Similarly, a trip to Pinterest gives you approximately 14 million new pins per day to scroll through, with 57.0% of users browsing food products. So how can a CPG food brand compete in such a climate? That is the challenge marketers at a Best-Selling CPG Brand were contemplating. With advertising on the platform still in its infancy, The Brand worked with Unified experts to devise a strategy to exceed all business goals.
There's an old saying that suggests genius is a combination of inspiration and perspiration. In this case, awareness and ultimately engagement were a recipe of inspiration and extensive targeting. As a Best-Selling Brand with over 30 varieties of sauces available to consumers, the goal of the campaign was to inspire users with different ways to use their products in an effort to create conversations (and hopefully a trip or two to the store). Working with Unified's team of experts, The Brand launched their first Pinterest campaign leveraging the following tactics:
Savory spaghetti squash with vegetables, mouthwatering homemade pizza, zesty pasta with plump pieces of shrimp—if reading the words gets your stomach growling, just imagine these dishes in big, bold color in your Pinterest feed. Not only was the creative enticing but it was informative as well, helping the hangry everywhere recreate these dishes and more with simple recipes. And, if a user liked what they saw, they could potentially plan a whole week's worth of dinners by visiting other boards from The Brand.
VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF TARGETING
When advertising on any social platform for the first time, a common and effective strategy is to cast a wide net that can be optimized down to the most lucrative mix of targeting. This is precisely what Uni ed deployed, with over 75 distinct keywords. Carefully chosen, each combination was relevant to the recipes, common food searches and the desired audience.
TESTING THE TARGETING
While men are steadily cooking more and more, women across the globe still spend 52.0% more time cooking, with American women spending 23.1% more time in the kitchen than their male counterparts. With this knowledge firmly in hand, The Brand focused their audience strategy on appealing to the cross-section of women who were also interested in the foods their recipes focused on.
Lower CPE Than Customer Goal.
Marketers who are brand new to Pinterest and are still fine-tuning their strategy can take a few main lessons from this campaign. First, that for a visual audience like Pinterest's, big and bold creative is the way to go to attract attention among thousands of posts. Second, add an element of usefulness to your campaign that's relevant to your end goal. In this case, The Brand wanted to inspire and drive in-store traffic, so recipes were the perfect choice. Add in the fact that recipes are the second most popular category pinners interact with, and it became a home run. Lastly, develop key learnings about effective targeting by keeping general elements broad (e.g. women only) and combine that with a wide variety of custom-tailored targeting (e.g. 75+ combinations of keywords).
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I made a thing! This was super fun to put together and I loved creativing the illustrations!
Something simple because your boarding pass should be the least of your worries.
Traveling shouldn't require leaving the country to do. There are new things to discover everywhere and I'm thankful for apps that allow me to learn more about the cities I'm in.
Catching up on the current pop culture.
THIS MOVIE WAS SO BOMB!!!!!
I am not a huge fan of how abrupt flash messages can be, but I like the ones that give me a friendly reminder throughout the day! Today, I wanted to create a flash message that reminds me to relax and enjoy a cup of Joe throughout a busy day.
I've been frustrated with how many hoops I need to jump in order to change songs and adjust the volume in apple music.
When I am listening to music, it's mostly to enhance the mood that I am in. I want to feel the artist's feelings and understand what they were going through when they were writing the songs. I would love the feature to learn more about the artist as I listen to their music. Lastly, the pull up and drop down feature would be a lifesaver!
Since creating an online portfolio, it's been frustrating to make sure that my work looks the same both on the web and also on the phone.
This is how I imagine my portfolio would look like when viewed on a phone.


How do you like your eggs in the morning? This beautiful bright yellow and white circular egg rug from Studio Blow will always have you feeling sunny side up. The gorgeous gold tasseled fringing around the edge of this round modern rug makes this irreverent piece a real show stopper for a fun unique home.
Inspired by Pop Art and hyperrealism these eccentric and eclectic rugs are made using ultra-high resolution printing techniques creating the most realistic depth and quality.


Last week, I traversed a powerhouse series of emotional healing experiences. Talk about doing some deep inner healing and clearing work, lifetimes worth in fact. Seriously, lifetimes worth.
I'm honestly still assimilating it all. I could feel deep deep layers moving through me and knew to seek out some assistance. That led to a profound bodywork session and a cascade of multilayered connections, emotional clearings and greater awareness for me ~ before, during and after that session.. Those insights and that energy are still assimilating… My soul definitely took the lead to show me what I needed. There was so much that I'd been juggling for so very long. For the first time in my life, I allowed it to fully drop… I let go…. Inner constriction from trying to protect loved ones had even become an unknown hernia in my body. During my healing session, I suddenly felt as if I'd swallowed a heavy rock. The pain in my upper abdomen was suddenly acute. When that happened, my modern-day shaman soul friends and energy-healing colleagues focused in on that area. They physically and energetically helped release the energy in my body as I emotionally and physically surrendered it. Together, we actually unraveled and shifted the hernia within the final minutes of my hour session. That part was a briefly, acutely painful process but incredibly purposeful. My body is without any pain in that area, and now my body is starting to give me a knowing little 'tell' right there whenever I begin to take on the emotional energy of someone else. I'll definitely continue being aware and attuned to this. So yeah, last week had some very….very…deep healing and clearing.
This week provided another type of clearing process for me to move through. My "cellular" phone and computer both began having issues. I had to shift things around and eventually seek out tech support. My iCloud back ups weren't working properly. My phone was powering off randomly, and both devices were completely full of photos. I had to go through a clearing and ordering process to get them both working properly again. Now, after several days of archiving thousands of photos and spontaneously organizing numerous documents from years of writing, I can honestly see the benefits of why my mobile phone went wonky and my computer hard drive began flashing me incessant "full" signs… Those tech glitches were practical and energetic prompts for me to have to go through this other clearing, organizing and honing process on a practical and creative front.
I recognize that this recent creative reorganization process has allowed me to see all the photographic and written material that I'd already created in recent years, along with all the relationships and experiences I am blessed to have co-created.
It's all together been one of those 'life reviews' while living. Now, I have an affirming sense of "Yes…I've been doing THIS all along….." I have been on my own unique path and building (inner and outer) foundations for what is to come…even when I wasn't feeling certain that I was doing anything.
….and as we breathe through those moments, clear the heaviness, do our inner work, practice trust, believe in our process, continue creating and keep working at it, we do come into the eventual streamlining times of realizations arising and creations made manifest..
Chaos & Creativity….. Clearing the old and Making way for the new….This is certainly a year for all of these energies….In my own little ah-ha moment here, I feel as if I am having a tiny validating peak behind creation's current for the moment. Perspective on my own lil' life is giving me a renewed faith in the entire process of life. Here's to THAT!!
Thank you. I love you.


Farewell to beloved poet and philosopher, John O'Donohue. This loss feels so big and so sad, yet his spirit shines from the pages he left behind. He was just 53 when he died unexpectedly–peacefully, in his sleep–while in France. He lived in Connemara in the west of Ireland, he spoke Irish and wrote with clarity, from the heart. Here's the Irish Times obit, and a nice tribute on God Is Not Elsewhere. Further info can be found on his web site. I wonder if, in writing this poem, he knew it would bring comfort to those he left behind. Slainte!
Where no storm or might or pain can reach you.
does anyone know the name of john o'donohue's poem that refers to that part of one that has never been hurt/injured?
I feel John"s loss so deeply. Spent a "Ten Days in the West of Ireland with John O'Donohue" , 3 years ago. His words wove images and meaning that gave me hope to step beyond what I had known. He bolted like a teen when I sang a parody on "The Wild Rover", after I fell in his beloved Burren. What a loss…what a treasure.
What a lovely talent this fellow had. Thank you Susan for bringing him up so I could learn about him………lovely memorial tribute on his site.
"Live each day as if it is our last" is what I live my life by – love each other and tell those in our lives how important they are to us. We never know when our time here ends.
Always sad when our little community loses one of its prized members. Thank you for quoting the O'Donohue poem, it emphasizes the breadth of our loss.


The reason is that you have… moved past the parameters of your old program. Yes, you have lived the program you coded within you – and now you have vibrated past the guidelines that you wrote for yourself. You have surpassed its usefulness, and its relevance. You have moved your vibrational level out of the parameters of your own coded program and with the assistance of other Aspects of your Multidimensional Self; you are recoding your biology for the second time. This has never been done in any lifetime that you have ever lived before. It is unprecedented in human history.
Welcome to the first glimpse of new consciousness. It is dawning slowly now; and like the rising sun that seems to take a long pause before it rises past the horizon, the consciousness of awareness is being birthed day by day.
You have played your part well. Very well, for what is about to be birthed throughout all continents of this globe, is the increasing vibratory rates of human kind. Yes, all of them are in the process of awakening to a new consciousness that will change everything that exists, now. Some of you are being prompted to change location so that your codes and keys that activate others may be utilised in new places, with new people. Some of you will stay exactly where you are, for you have 'work' to do right here at home. Others are being prepared to travel with their internal technology – for it is only in transit that you are actively making the changes that your codes specify.
This is a time of re-distribution. And it is as much an internal process as it is external. How many of you feel displaced right now? Yet here you are in comfortable surroundings, feeling anything but comfortable. How many of you are feeling so weary that you wonder how you will address the next hour, far less the next day?
Let us explain to you just what it is that you are re-distributing.
Since you arrived here this lifetime, and took the first breath of life – your biology knew just how to adapt to the surroundings, for your DNA program supported a level of familiarity that settled you into your new life. What you are re-distributing is that familiarity.
The reason is that you have, in many cases, moved past the parameters of your old program. Yes, you have lived the program you coded within you – and now you have vibrated past the guidelines that you wrote for yourself. You have surpassed its usefulness, and its relevance. You have moved your vibrational level out of the parameters of your own coded program and with the assistance of other Aspects of your Multidimensional Self; you are recoding your biology for the second time.
This has never been done in any lifetime that you have ever lived before.
It is unprecedented in human history.
You are rewriting human genetic history right now.
You feel like you no longer belong here. That you are ready to leave, that the job is done and that the sooner the better – because all that seemed familiar to you – is as unfamiliar as it would be to any alien. Who am I you ask? What is my purpose here? Some clues would be useful as I don't seem to be able to access them myself. Well may you ask!
For what is occurring is an entire rewriting of your biological program.
Yes that's right – every cell of your body is undergoing an entire erasure – to be re-written as you would with any new operating system. You as humans are being completely reprogrammed – by yourselves. In this case your Multidimensional Self is in the box seat, giving the instructional codes that are being provided by your Galactic counterparts.
And let us remind you that this is occurring because you chose to arrive here when you did, to perform the task that you put your hand up for. And against all odds you have come in well before time. This is one occasion when we can truly say that you have set unprecedented records. For our expectation was that this vibrational level, if it were ever achieved by our group of catalytic counterparts, would be thousands of years hence.
You have broken all targets that were ever anticipated. And we did not take into account one vital consideration; that you would actually feel the resonance of your counterparts and colleagues and embrace them as willingly as you have. We did not for a moment consider that our message would reach you so quickly and as a bulk drop!
The internet has made such a difference to your success, for did you know that as you touch the keys of your keyboard, to write a message, your vibration is embedded in those words? The formulation of a sentence is often guided, and those words – composed of geometry – are as much a code, as the words spoken by your voice. In this way your reach has been global.
And the time has come to do what has never been done before – prepare you for the next stage of your life whilst in this one. And you feel tired, and listless? Rest and be gentle on yourself as you begin a journey that has never been taken before. Erasure is the best word we can find to describe what is occurring. Yes, you will recall all that is important – yet so much besides. Are you finding yourself reflecting back to moments you thought you had deleted, and reliving some tiny aspect of your life? Some moments that you wish you did not remember, yet they arise so vividly like a bubble in a carbonated drink.
And as you observe this incident, you bring balance to it. You weigh up what was and what could have been and see the decision you made that has guided the path you walked to arrive right here, right now. No judgement, just observable reality. That is erasure.
That is releasing old karmic patterns that are no longer required, to update you with a new operating system. Nothing that has unconsciously prompted you to act will exist as this upgrade completes.
You will begin a new life with a new set of responses – and nothing will be the same as it was. New relationships will flourish, new projects will begin and new openings for expression of all kind will abound.
Be patient and know that you are pioneering a new consciousness within yourself first, and then sharing it generously with all you meet. You are bridging one consciousness with another. It is a quiet phenomenon yet one that is sparked quickly and will travel as fast as wild fire. And you are the catalyst. Be kind to yourself, speak with tender awareness now that you realise the significance of this moment in time.
Allow yourself to sleep, to sit, to just be – without expectation.


BMX bike enthusiasts from all around South Manchester converged on Bruntwood Park, Cheadle, on Saturday 5th April to celebrate the opening of a fully upgraded track.
Over 100 riders attended to mark the event and to get a first go at tackling the course. They were joined by top UK BMX and Freestyle riders including Tre Whyte and Abbie Taylor, who showcased their racing and jumping skills.
The £300,000 project has been possible thanks to a grant from Sports England's Inspired Facilities fund, part of Olympic Legacy Funding, as well as money from Stockport Council's sports budget, and The Thomas Cooks Children's Charity.
'This is a terrific new track for local young people to improve their skills and enjoy themselves; the weather did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm for trying out the jumps! Huge credit to Stockport Council for bidding and winning Olympic Legacy Funding, and of course to the volunteers that provide the Bruntwood Park BMX Club, ensuring everyone can ride safely.


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How Progress is funded
Labour to Win
Progress is funded by Labour party members, supporters and those who are not a member of another political party who support our aims and values, together with sponsorship of events, collaborations and advertising.
Progress' new financial year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Our accounts for 2016 are available at Companies House. You can obtain our latest accounts filed with Companies House.
Progress' Income
In the financial year 2017, our turnover was £494,533. 'Accounts for a small company' are available on Companies House, however, 'full accounts' have been submitted and will be published shortly.
This pays for our monthly magazine and website; events such as Progress annual conference, Progress political weekend, our presence at Labour party conference, and our extensive Westminster and regional events programme; and our staff and office costs.
The amount for 2017 will be updated when the accounts have been signed off by the directors and are submitted to Companies House.
Progress and the Electoral Commission
Since its passage, we have complied fully with the terms of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act, under which we are classed as a 'members association'. This is defined by the Electoral Commission as: 'An organisation that is not a political party but is wholly, or mainly, made up of the members of a political party. Members associations belong to a category of regulated organisations and individuals known as "regulated donees".'
Other regulated donees you may be familiar with include the Christian Socialist Movement (now Christians on the Left), the Fabian Society, Movement for Change and SERA. You can read more about members associations here.
Progress will voluntarily declare amounts of £7,500 or over from 1 October 2012 and publish the amount by the entry of the donor when the money is received.
You can see Progress' entry at the Electoral Commission here by entering 'Progress Ltd' into the basic search.
Following the passing of the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014, Progress registered with the Electoral Commission as a third-party campaigner for the 2017 election, and before that the 2015 election. Having not exceeded the thresholds in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland for the UK general election 2015, a 'nil' return to the commission was submitted.
Under the Political Parties Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (PPERA) as amended by the European Union Referendum Act 2015, Progress registered with the Electoral Commission as a third-party campaigner working towards a 'Remain' a member of the European Union outcome.
Progress' Directors
Progress Ltd is a company incorporated in England and Wales. Company number 3109611.
The directors of Progress Ltd are: Jennifer Gerber* (former deputy executive director of Progress and former acting executive director of the organisation); Jon Mendelsohn* (former treasurer of Progress); Robert Philpot* (former executive director of Progress) *unpaid
The company's registered address is: Westbury, 145-157 St John Street, London, EC1V 4PY
Donations and sponsorship policy
Progress is funded by membership income, donations, sponsorship and partnerships.
The purpose of donations
Donations – by individuals or organisations – are given by those who share Progress aims and support its work programme, decided by the Progress strategy board. Progress is committed to the Labour party and the election of Labour governments so will only accept money from Labour members, supporters and those who are not a member of another political party.
A gift or donation is the receipt of a voluntary transfer made with philanthropic intent for the benefit of Progress to help us pursue this ambition. After receipt, Progress must own the donation in full and any work, project or intellectual property that results. The donor may not retain any explicit or implicit control over a gift after acceptance by Progress and there must be no contractual conditions attached to the donation.
Donations and other fundraising income offered to Progress may be unrestricted (for the general use of the organisation) or restricted for a specific purpose. Restriction to a specific approved Progress programme or work stream is perfectly acceptable but greater degrees of restriction will be subject to approval by the Board of Directors before being accepted.
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Donations are regulated by the Political Parties and Elections and Referendums Acts 2000. Amounts of £500 or more are checked to ensure they are permissible. Amounts of more than £7,500 are declared to Electoral Commission and the donor's name will be published on the Electoral Commission's website, although the donor's home address will not be made public.
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We believe in an open and transparent relationship with our sponsors. We retain control of all sponsored output – including the title of events or publications – and event sponsors agree to our inviting speakers with a diverse range of viewpoints. Funding agreements are never made on the basis of guaranteeing the attendance of a particular speaker or advancing a particular viewpoint.
We declare all sponsors on the Progress website and the amount of sponsorship received where this equals or exceeds £7,500, and with the Electoral Commission where the amount received exceeds £7,500. In addition to the listings below, the sponsor of each debate or publication is clearly displayed on the materials accompanying the event or on the publication, and on the relevant webpage.
It is the role of the director – accountable to Progress board of directors – to ensure the organisation is compliant with this policy, the PPERA and Who Funds You.
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In 2018, we are working with the following sponsors on events at Labour party conference:
Asprey Homes
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Community Union
Emoov
European Pubs Ltd
TDR Policy / Counter Extremism Project
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (£5,400)
In 2018, we have worked with the following sponsor outside of Labour party conference:
BVCA (£7,200)
DWF LLP
Hume Brophy
Labour Campaign for the Single Market
Newgate Communications
DRD Partnership
Interel
In 2018 we have received the following donations of £5,000 or more:
Tony Blair (£10,000: declared to the Electoral Commission)
Jeremy Breaks (£10,490: declared to the Electoral Commission)
Martin Clarke (£10,000: declared to the Electoral Commission)
Lord Charlie Falconer (£5,000)
Lord Peter Goldsmith (£5,000)
Lord Simon Haskel (£5,000)
Lord Roger Liddle (£10,000: declared to the Electoral Commission)
Lord Peter Mandelson (£10,000: declared to the Electoral Commission)
Red Capital Ltd (£5,000)
Stephen Peel (£10,000: declared to the Electoral Commission)
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ACCA (£10,800: declared to the Electoral Commission)
EEF
IPSE (£6,600)
London City Airport (£6,600)
National Citizen Service (£6,600)
In 2017, we worked with the following partners on events at Labour party conference:
Labour in the City
Lord David Sainsbury (£260,000: declared to the Electoral Commission)
Lord Peter Mandelson (£5,500)
The year's turnover was £487,574 and the full accounts are filled with Companies House.
ACCA (£5,400)
BVCA (£6,600: declared to the Electoral Commission)
EEF (£6,000)
IPA (£5,400)
PSNC (£5,400)
Solicitors Regulation Authority (£5,520)
BVCA (£7200: declared to the Electoral Commission)
Labour movement for Europe
Maitland Political
PLMR
U + I
Lord Matthew Oakeshott (£29,000: declared to the Electoral Commission)
ABI (£3,600#)
Alzheimer's Society (£6,600)
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (£6,600)
Hitachi Rail Europe (£5,520)
Open University (£5,520)
TalkTalk Group (£6,600)
Your Heathrow
In 2015, we worked with the following partners outside of Labour party conference:
LGA Labour group
Lord Peter Mandelson (£6,850: kindly provided to support efforts in the UK general election)
Who Funds You awarded Progress an A-rating for the financial year 2014. The year's turnover was £429,886 and the full accounts are filled with Companies House.
Unless otherwise stated, all sponsors listed below gave amounts below £5,000; amounts above this amount follow the sponsor's name.
In 2014, we worked with the following sponsors on events at Labour party conference:
Childcare Vouchers Providers Association, via Westminster Advisors (£5,520)
The Migration Matters Trust (£6,600)
Smart Energy GB (£6,600)
In 2014, we worked with the following sponsors outside of Labour party conference:
Bellenden Public Affairs
Guildford Labour party
Heathrow Hub, via Maitland Political
Lexington Communications
The Advertising Association
In 2014, we worked with the following partners at Labour party conference:
Christians on the Left
Labour friends of Finance and Industry
Labour friends of surestart
LGBT Labour
Southern Front
In 2014, we received the following donations of £5,000 or more:
Peter Mandelson (£5,500)
In 2013, we worked with the following sponsors at Labour party conference:
Advertising Association (£5,400)
Hitachi Rail Europe, via Maitland
Shawbrook Bank, via Stand Agency (£6,480)
Chinese for Labour
Labour Jewish Movement
Labour party Irish society
Labour Students
RLM Finsbury (£6,500)
In May 2013, Progress and Movement for Change reported to the Electoral Commission that, for a period between December 2011 and April 2013 during which we had been receiving donations from Lord Sainsbury, who had not been on the electoral register. A fine was paid for this error. Read the statement here.
Oct 2011-Dec 2012
Who Funds You awarded Progress an A-rating for the financial year 2011-12. The 15-month financial year turnover was £489,654 and the full accounts are filled with Companies House. It should be noted this was a 15 month trading year.
Unless otherwise stated, all sponsors listed below gave amounts below £7,500. Amounts received above £5,000 since 1 October 2012 follow the sponsor's name.
In 2011-2012, we worked with the following sponsors at Labour party conference:
British Future
Facebook (£5,400)
PwC (£5,184)
In 2011-2012, we worked with the following sponsors outside of Labour party conference:
Reading Labour party
In 2011-2012, we worked with the following partners outside of Labour party conference:
In 2011-2012, we received the following donations of £5,000 or more:
Lord David Sainsbury (£325,000: declared to the Electoral Commission | this reflect five quarters in the 2011-2012 financial year)
Sovereign Strategy (£12,000)
Oct 2010-Sept 2011
Who Funds You awarded Progress an A-rating for the financial year 2010-11. The financial year's turnover was £368,598 and the accounts for a small company are filled with Companies House.
All sponsors listed below gave amounts below £7,500.
Brighton and Hove Labour
City&Guilds
Electoral Reform Society
Hackney Labour group
Institute for Government (Candidate selection project)
Labour Friends of Israel
Local Government Association Labour group
Reading Labour
Sussex Cooperative party
The European Azerbaijan Society
Bell Pottinger
The Cooperative Group
In 2010-2011, we worked with the following partners at Labour party conference:
Fabian Society


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Q: How to ignore "http://" and "www." when i search an url using ActiveRecord I have the following code in my urlSearch model:
def find_url(orig_url)
    url = find_by(url: orig_url)
    unless url
        # some stuff
    end
end

Here find_by will search for the exact string passed to it which is : orig_url argument in my case.
For example, if in my table i have an url like : www.stackoverflow.com and if i search for http://stackoverflow.com or http://www.stackoverflow.com, it's not the same string which means that find_by will return nil.
Is there is a way to tell find_by to ignore http:// and www. when searching?

A: You could do url = find_by(url: orig_url.gsub("http://" , ""))
And you'd need another gsub for "www."

A: I don't see a direct way to do this.  First, you have to extract the host from the string then remove www if it exists.
>> string = 'http://www.foobar.com'
>> host = URI.parse(string).host # www.foobar.com
>> host.gsub!(/^www\./, '') #foobar.com
>> MyModel.where('url LIKE ?', "%#{host}%").first

you should use LIKE (or ILIKE for postgresql) if you don't control the values stored in the database.  you can't use find_by in this case since that will always find an exact match.


In both of The Loft's locations you'll find their philosophy written on the wall: "You'll see it when you believe in it." They invite you to sit by the sign and take a picture with these words, to remind you and your friends of the power of belief. They could have never created The Loft and Vida without truly believing in the capability of their team and the desire of their customers for a inviting & elegant space to socialize over incredibly tasty food. They hope their philosophy can impact every customer and team member to know that you'll only see whatever you want happening if you first truly believe it will.


Cybercrime is an ever-increasing risk to businesses and individuals, with potentially devastating consequences.
Employers must ensure that Cyber Security is a priority in the company and that everyone has been trained in their roles and responsibilities. A weak cyber security can result in a data breach, which costs on average $3.6 million to a business. Cyber crimes are on the rise and it is therefore essential that all the employees working for a company understand the importance of cyber security and the role that they have to ensure it.
We designed our Cyber Security eLearning module to provide users with an in-depth understanding of cybercrime, how it can occur and how everyone can contribute to preventing it. Upon completion of this Cyber Security eLearning module, the user will understand their responsibility and be more aware of potential cyber threats, gaining essential cyber security knowledge and skill, to help protect the business' and their own digital life.
It is a fully online interactive course and assessment, accessible on any device, 24/7, with no time limits through our modern LMS. A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion of the eLearning module.
We cover the key information surrounding Cyber Security, extracted from the following: ISO/IEC 27001:2013 – Information technology – Security techniques – Information security management systems – Requirements.


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Singtel to sell Bharti Airtel shares worth ₹12,900 crore
It was announced today that Singtel, a Singapore-based telecommunications company has sold their stake in Bharti Airtel
The sale will completion prior to occurring on July 2nd and marks an effective reduction from 31% down 29%.
The company has said that it will be depositing a significant amount of cash into an escrow account in order to partially divest its stake
This follows upon announced plans earlier this year where they revealed the intentions behind investing
The partiality regarding Bharti Air'tels' operations isn't just limited within their home country
The largest telecom business in Southeast Asia, Singtel announced on August 25 that it would sell its stake to Bharti Telecom Ltd for about $1 billion.
In a historic transaction, we are pleased to announce that the sale and transfer of our company will be executed any time before 23 November 2022
The aggregate consideration for this acquisition is approximately SGD2 billion (₹12900 crore).
With its portfolio simplifying, Singtel is reportedly considering options for disposing of an advertising platform
It might even sell Trustwave Holdings Inc., a cyber security company and some fibre assets in order to capitalise on future growth


Oh well...I guess it's time. I kept on thinking about what, how, or, more important, why should I write about this. Even if more than two weeks have passed since the XMan Romania event (the Romanian version of the IronMan, 3.800m swimming, 180km biking, and 42.2 km running) it affects me more than any … Continue reading Working hard. Failing harder.


Three points went begging in Banbury's fight to avoid relegation in the South Clubs Women's Hockey League.
Banbury faced an important game in their relegation battle on Saturday when they took on bottom half of the table Eastcote but could only draw the division three fixture 1-1.
Banbury absorbed early pressure through competent defending from Kristina Bull and Ali Sturla. Eastcote came out strong in the second half, taking the lead trough Claire Devereux.
But Banbury kept their heads, began to pile the pressure on and were rewarded on the hour mark with a goal from Ruth Tuthill. The final ten minutes of the game saw neither team able to break the deadlock with a draw proving to be a fair result.
Banbury will look to get maximum points from their final two games in order to secure their place for next season. They remain two adrift of Buckingham ahead of Saturday's trip to their relegation rivals before they round off against Wycombe the following weekend.


Due to safety concerns, postal regulations no longer allow packages and letters to be addressed to "Any Soldier" or to particular bases. So to address the need, the American Red Cross sponsors a "Holiday Mail for Heroes" campaign to distribute holiday cards to service members, veterans, and their families in the United States and abroad. To find out how you can get involved visit the Red Cross website.
Trees for Troops is a program that provides free, farm-grown Christmas trees to United States Armed Forces members in all branches and their families. Through the dedicated work of volunteers, donations, sponsorships and grants, more than 122,000 trees have been provided to troops and their families since 2005, which is when Trees for Troops began. For additional information or to find out how you can assist go to TreesForTroops.org.
Another fantastic organization that lets you create and send holiday cards to deployed service members. This group has mailed more than 1.5 million cards since its inception, and is constantly seeking volunteers to create even more. Learn how you can support this organization at OperationWriteHome.org.
This program, run by the Armed Services YMCA and Women's Day magazine, has raised more than $1.5 million for military families since 2005. It provides toys and food baskets to junior enlisted families in need, and you can donate or even volunteer to help at the ASYMCA's website.
While this organization does amazing work all year round, it does even more over the holidays, from food drives, to visits from Santa, to toy drives. You can find a complete list of their events and needs at their website: OperationHomefront.net.
The great thing about all of these organizations is that they accommodate a wide range of giving options. So whether you have just a few dollars to spend, or a few hundred, you can easily find a way to make the season special for a military family in need.


SOLON– Senior pitcher Todd Oberthien, junior shortstop Elijah Kane, and senior outfielder Chris McNutt were named to the first team WaMaC East All-Conference team.
Oberthien compiled a 5-1 record with a 0.13 ERA and 52 strike-outs. Kane hit .411 with 39 hits and four doubles. McNutt had a .409 hitting average with seven doubles, two triples and two home runs.
Senior outfielder Colton Dall (.365 average, 35 hits, eight doubles and a home run) was named to the second team, while senior Tim Lance and junior Mitch Silberstein received honorable mention status.


India is going to poll for 17th Lok Sabha Election in seven phase from 11 April to 19 May. All political parties have geared up for the exhausting election campaign. Nationalism, development, religion, caste creed, Job promises etc. are being racked up by the vote seekers. However, before going into the 17th Lok Sabha Poll, here are analyses, compiled by the Association for Democratic Reforms and National Election Watch, of performance of elected representatives of the 16th Lok Sabha.
In the 16th Lok Sabha 273 bills were introduced, out of which 240 were passed, 10 were withdrawn and 23 bills were remain pending.
Report revealed that the 16th Lok Sabha, on an average, 562 MPs have asked 251 questions and attended 221 out of 312 sittings.
All 7 MPs from Delhi have the highest average attendance in the 16th Lok Sabha. On an average they have attended 289 out of 312 sittings. While the least attendance has been recorded by 2 MPs from Nagaland. On an average they have attended 88 out of 312 sittings.
Among the states, 50 MPs from Maharashtra have asked the highest number of questions in the 16th Lok Sabha. On an average each of them have asked 534 questions. And again among the states, 2 MPs from Nagaland have asked the least number of questions. On an average they have asked 12 questions.
In the 16th Lok Sabha, Supriya Sule from NCP, a MP from Baramati, Maharashtra has asked the highest number of questions i.e. 1181.
Hamirpur parliamentarian Anurag Thakur had raised 453 questions in the House, Virender Kashyap 351, while Mandi parliamentarian Ram Swaroop Sharma, who has been re-nominated by the BJP, had raised only 60 question in the house and veteran Shanta Kumar had asked just 13 questions in five years.


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Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
Viceroy Algarve
Viceroy Bocas del Toro
Hotel Select a Hotel Viceroy ChicagoHotel Emblem San FranciscoViceroy L'Ermitage Beverly HillsViceroy Santa MonicaViceroy SnowmassMason & Rook HotelHotel Zelos San FranciscoHotel Zeppelin San FranciscoHotel Zetta San FranciscoHotel Zena Sugar Beach, A Viceroy ResortViceroy Los CabosViceroy Riviera Maya
Viceroy Chicago
Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills
Mason & Rook Hotel
Hotel Zelos San Francisco
Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco
Hotel Zetta San Francisco
Hotel Zena
Viceroy Riviera Maya
"The word Viceroy is synonymous with pride and could not have been affiliated with a better family. One of the key features is the fact that it allows us to move away from the traditional." Efedencia Jules, Assistant Rooms Division Director, Sugar Beach a Viceroy Resort
Work With Viceroy
Be bold with us
Beginning a career at Viceroy isn't just taking a new step. It's making a statement. Strike out and do what hasn't been done before. Create a sensation.
Viceroy is an exciting place to work. Because we didn't move to the forefront of the luxury hospitality industry by being simply ordinary. We got there because we are proud and ambitious. We defy expectations. We come up with new ideas and don't stop until they're a reality. We say yes when others dare not.
Does this sound like you, too? Good. Let's talk.
Be Yourself With Us
Individuality is at the heart of who we are and what we do. Each of our worldwide hotels and resorts has a unique vibe that can't be imitated or replicated. The same goes for our colleagues.
We encourage every member of our team, from front desk colleagues to bar managers, to bring their most authentic selves to work. It's all about sharing your passion and unleashing your creativity. Above all, delivering uncompromising service from the heart, not a handbook.
The freedom to be yourself and be imaginative is central to our guest experience. We invite you to join us.
Be Empowered With Us
We're dedicated to enhancing our colleagues' talents and growing their careers. You'll always find ways to sharpen your skills. Because in our world, where the impossible is embraced and the status quo is questioned, we're always feeding the desire to learn more.
There's a high level of trust and empowerment at Viceroy. It's given and it's received. And at the end of the day, it's made our company truly one to be watched.
Being a part of Viceroy Hotel Group means to me that there's hope. Hope for new opportunities for future growth, discovering unique hotels in different locations around the world, and finding a second family. This is not a job for just a paycheck, but I consider this my second home. Vanessa Menendez, Human Resources Manager, Le Meridien Delfina
At Viceroy Hotel Group, you will discover a wide array of exciting and productive environments where career skills are challenged and sharpened. Learn more about our company by reviewing this section.
Joining Viceroy Hotel Group
What type of candidates do you hire?
We attribute a large measure of Viceroy Hotel Group's success to our colleague's drive to make a difference in the world of service. We seek candidates whose creative thinking, positive attitude and unwavering commitment to excellence enable them to not only set high standards...but to exceed them.
How does the company treat its colleagues?
We are dedicated to treating our colleagues and customers with the utmost respect and are fully committed to the growth of every member of our team. As a Viceroy Hotel Group colleague, you can look forward to the training and development you need to succeed in our dynamic, vibrant workplace.
What are some of the colleague benefits?
In addition to providing an exciting work environment, Viceroy Hotel Group offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes health insurance, personal time off, room discounts, food and beverage discounts, recognition programs and so much more.
If you are personally motivated to take on challenges and work with an energetic and dedicated team, there is a place for you at Viceroy Hotel Group.
What type of careers are available at Viceroy Hotel Group?
We have a variety of careers in the following discipline areas:
Banquets/Catering
Restaurants & Private Dining
Do you offer internships?
Yes, we regularly offer internships in:
Sales
Available internship opportunities will be posted within available career opportunities.
About Viceroy Hotel Group
Why should I pursue a career with Viceroy Hotel Group?
An innovative presence in the travel community, Viceroy Hotel Group has redefined the concept of "being home" with our distinctive resort and hotel properties in the world's most sought-after destinations. As a valued member of the Viceroy team, you will enjoy exceptional opportunities to work at the leading edge of hospitality management.
What is Viceroy Hotel Group's philosophy?
Decisions and actions are designed to deliver recognition and personal growth to our colleagues, personalized service in a unique environment to our guests and financial performance to our investors.
What is the company's recruitment philosophy?
Viceroy Hotel Group strives to recruit talented and motivated individuals with a demonstrated passion for luxury service. Colleagues will be supported through training and development to grow within our organization. Our goal is to promote and retain these individuals. This fundamental approach is key as we grow both domestically and internationally.
What advantages are there in joining the company?
With a growing portfolio of hotels and resorts, Viceroy Hotel Group's success reflects our unique combination of experience, expertise and an entrepreneurial approach. Quite simply, we realize opportunities where others see obstacles.
This unconventional viewpoint results in signature hotel properties that merge desirable location, celebrated design, destination dining and, most importantly, up-to-the-moment customer service.


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Q: I have 2 dates in Laravel, how can I run a auto generate post to go through between two dates with time period? I want to create a Question (question table) that has startDate and endDate and period that is in hour (1-2-3-... hours) and user_id
Now I want to auto generate question rows in another table (Question_user) between two dates with period
ex:
startDate = 2019-11-01 00:00:00

endDate = 2019-11-20 12:00:00

period = 12

Now I want to create questions in (Question_user) at:
2019-11-01 00:00:00

2019-11-01 12:00:00

2019-11-02 00:00:00

...

How can I do this?
*Date format -->Year/Month/Day

A: in your controller , add below function :
protected function GenerateDateRange(Carbon $start_date, Carbon $end_date,$period)
{
$dates = [];
for($date = $start_date; $date->lte($end_date); $date->addHours($period)) {
    $dates[] = $date->format('Y-m-d H:i:s');
}
return $dates;
}

and use it like this :
$dateRanges=$this->GenerateDateRange(Carbon::parse("2019-11-01 00:00:00"),Carbon::parse("2019-11-20 12:00:00"),12);

then for loop through $dateRanges and insert your data .


In 2010, as part of the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP), NTIA awarded more than $200 million in matching grants to establish or upgrade public computer centers (PCCs) throughout the United States. More than 2,000 of those centers are operated by public libraries, from Maine to Arizona. These grants complement the $3.4 billion in infrastructure investments that have allowed BTOP grant recipients to connect more than 1,300 libraries nationally with ultra-fast broadband, providing a significant down-payment on President Obama's ConnectED initiative.
Today we are releasing the first three of 15 PCC and broadband adoption case studies. These focus on the impact of grants in Delaware, Texas and Michigan. The release coincides with an important hearing on libraries and broadband, sponsored by the federal Institute for Museum and Library Services, or IMLS. The case studies were conducted for NTIA by an independent research firm, ASR Analytics, which analyzed the impact these PCCs are having in their local communities.
What kinds of impact are these expanded libraries having in their communities? The case studies, based on site visits, interviews, and publicly available data from the awardees' quarterly reports to NTIA, tell a story of increased demand for library services that have helped the country continue to turn the corner on the economic recovery. The libraries are meeting an urgent need by giving people access to information and job skills they need to be competitive in a 21st century workplace.
Employers in areas served by the Jobs Center receive higher-quality resumés and more job applications than they would have received without the Job Centers. This enables employers to choose among a wider pool of qualified candidates and thereby increase successful matches.
In Texas, grantee Technology for All (TFA), a nonprofit based in Houston, worked with a variety of social service organizations and libraries to extend public computer access and training to rural, low-income, and minority populations throughout the state. TFA focused on groups that are typically harder to serve because of language barriers, poverty, homelessness, and other societal challenges. With a relentless focus on helping people meet their needs for housing, education and employment, TFA was able to surpass its goals, by providing more than 1.9 million hours of training to nearly 1.3 million participants.
Rural Texas libraries upgraded their public access computers, trained staff, and opened additional hours as a result of the grant. Librarians provided expert assistance to job seekers, showing people how to search for jobs, navigate the web, and prepare a resume.
Volunteers and staff at a local PCC helped Daniel set up an email account, update his resume, and apply for jobs online. Daniel credits the free computer access and support with helping him prepare for and find his new job.
In Michigan, Michigan State University used a formal needs assessment to create a plan for upgrading Michigan libraries and other public access centers. Ultimately, more than 3,200 computers were installed in more than 200 PCCs, and broadband and wireless capacity was expanded. In their analysis, ASR found that the new facilities saved users more than 160,000 hours of wait time per year for library computers – supporting demand when it was heaviest, at the period of highest unemployment in Michigan. In addition, 673 community college students helped install the new equipment, gaining on-the-ground experience to add to their resumes.
All of the ASR Analytics case studies report on five key impact areas of broadband adoption and use: Workforce and Economic Development; Education and Training; Healthcare; Quality of Life/Civic Engagement; and Digital Literacy. In addition to quantitative summaries of relevant data on training and participation in BTOP activities, the studies are extensively documented and include research references.
The remaining reports and case studies will be released in the months to come. Together they will provide the research and policy communities with critical information, as we continue to learn and apply the lessons of BTOP.


Fairytale bridal shower invitation scrolls. Rococo style with metallic silver edging and deep wine colors. Finials are handpainted in metallic silver, with other colors also available. Pictured with wine/burgundy satin ribbon. Also for other celebrations such as gold anniversary, birthday, bridal shower, or a corporate event.


Fun Web 2.0 style logo for Website needed.
souldeep needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
I want a logo created for an Instant Messaging nicknames website. The site is called "FreshNamer", "http://www.freshnamer.com". Ignore the design colouring that is on the site currently, it is going to change based on the chosen logo concept.
I am looking for funky, modern, Web 2.0 style logos for this project. I have no preference on icon style, illustrative, text based or icon is fine. There isn't much else I can say. Let your creative juices run free on the colours etc.


General Care Coordination in Oncology: Is Your CoC Accreditation at Risk?
As more hospital systems seek to build out their capabilities for inpatient care coordination, oncology service lines are being asked to use the modules provided by large EMR providers (Epic, Cerner, etc.) to navigate cancer patients. In some cases, there is pressure to replace specialty care coordination solutions that are designed to the unique needs of oncology patients and may have been in place for years.
Should All Patients Go Through Tumor Board?
We all agree that the primary goal of a tumor board is to improve the care of oncology patients through the exchange of information among participating physicians. The meeting of the tumor board - is an environment in which the physicians can take advantage of the expertise of their colleagues, expand their knowledge base, and improve the care of patients. The Commission on Cancer Standard E3 (Cancer Conference Policy) supports such collegial and patient best-practice activity. In most cases, not all patients have their cases reviewed prospectively in this setting.
There are three categories of reports that cancer centers should review on a monthly basis: accreditation, operational and financial. Cancer centers with navigation programs often find it easiest to produce accreditation reports; however, operational and financial reports are just as critical to running a successful cancer program. Cancer centers that effectively create each of these reports will find it easier to: justify new hires, understand the inefficiencies within their programs and achieve necessary accreditations. All of this leads to quality patient care.
Why Interface Your Navigation Software?
I have previously blogged about the types of interfaces we have created with Oncology OnTrack. I am returning to this topic today because interfacing is so important for top-tier navigation software tools and I would like to give patient navigators real-life examples of how interfaces can impact their daily operations.


For many, waking up to heavy snowfall in the middle of the night is one of the most magical moments one can witness. There is a glow to the air from the lamplights. There is a hush to the world as snow blankets the ground. It's as if you have transported to a new world.
To wake up late after a night of heavy snowfall is the furthest thing from magical. The snow that first fell and melted on your car has turned into a thick layer of ice; covered by inches of snow. This always happens on a morning where I have hit snooze on the alarm too many times. I couldn't figure out an outfit. My hair refuses to cooperate. To open the door to see the behemoth of snow atop my car flares my anxiety to life.
"Why?" I mutter to no one in particular. The cold hit me like a ton of bricks. The temperature freezes the liquid inside my nostrils. I skate myself over to my car from across the parking lot, only looking half crazy. As I stare at the monster in white, that is my vehicle I can't help shivering so hard my teeth might break.
Normally, I scrape my car off as humans do, but today I'm running too late. I can't afford to be late to work again. I scan the parking lot and the nearby condos. As far as I can tell no one is looking. I snap my fingers and hope for the best. The snow drips from the car. Like a hawk, I keep a vigilant eye on my surroundings as the snow melts. My luck holds out, and I'm able to get my car clean with no notice. The door to the car pops open with the slightest pressure of ice still in the cracks.
I blast the heater, but instead of heat, ice cold air slams straight in my face. I grumble as I throw the car in reverse and speed my way to work. I work at a bookshop in downtown Omaha run by a very feisty warlock. I got to work, hitting eight billion potholes along the way. I take the morning as a win and settle into my lazy day of chit-chat and moderate labor on spells. Steve the surly warlock gives me a look of disdain as I walk in moments before being late.
"I see you hardly made it, again," Steve says from the back of the store. He always looks like he's eaten something bad. His face all scrunched up — a look of disdain plain on his features.
"But I'm not!" I sing as I whip off my coat and a cascade of melted snow showers him. I smile extra sweetly which only makes him even more upset. His wrinkled nose is visible from all the way over by the front door. Steve and I have worked together for the last few years. He always complains about me but honestly, I'm not sure how he kept the store before I got here. I've taken on most of the managerial tasks. He's known in the magic circles as being hard to deal with. Yet, we have our special relationship that works.
One of the first things I did was to put a new layer of spells on the store. It makes the more occult items and activities unnoticeable to the humans who walk in. Humans know us as a new age healing and bookstore in the downtown area. We have doubled the number of paranormal shoppers since I've been on board. I love I get to spend time meeting people and getting paid to practice magic and learn new spells.
It had been a few hours with no customers, and I had set myself to working on a new complex spell. In shock, I scream, and I leap out of my seat shaking my hands. It feels like electric bees had attacked me all over my hands. I dance from foot to foot, and I waved my hands around trying to get the feeling back into my fingertips. I heard Steve snort before he appeared at my side. He peers at my notebook I had been scribbling in as I had been working.
"You are coming at it all wrong," Steve says before setting into an hour-long lecture. All about the intricacies of the spell I had been bulldozing straight through. This is why I love my job. He might be hard to work with, but with magic, he knows what he is doing. We have spent days working through one complex spell after another — the door chimes after a few hours.
"Peyton!" I squeal. She works at a gym down the street and spends time with me when she gets a chance. I hadn't known she was coming by though.
"You haven't responded to the group chat!" She says. She gives a salute to Steve, and he nods his head at her.
"I'm sorry. Steve and I have been at this for hours." I say waving a hand at the table where our notes, scraps of snacks, and bits of tinkering still lay.
"Finley wants to go the PAX tonight are you in?" Peyton asks. I break into a smile it might be the dead of winter. But I hadn't been to the paranormal club in ages. It was witches night tonight, and magic, drinks, and shenanigans were sure to ensue.
"Yes! Get ready at my place?" I ask. I lived the closest to downtown, so we all gather at my condo and carpool from there. Peyton nods at me while checking her watch.
"We've put in some good work today. Do you want to get off an hour early? I can close up?" Steve offers. I smile sweetly at him. He was always in a good mood if you could get him out of his head and into a great magical problem.
"Thanks, Steve. I'd like that," I say. That would give me time to clean up the house before everyone got together. Peyton had to run back to work, but I promised I would respond as soon as I could to the group chat with her and Finley. Before she was out the door, I had my hair up in a bun. My glasses on, and enthralled in the magical testing Steve and I had been at it before, once again.
That's it for this week! Join us next week to see what happens at the magical club PAX!


This is under review of Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority of India. The committee comprises chief executive officers from Star Health, Max Bupa and Apollo have bene formed and It would examine the merits and demerits of the proposal and recommend processes to implement if it is convinced that these types of medicines should also be covered under health insurance.
A large section of India's more than a hundred crore population takes alternative means of treatment which is recognised by the government, but not so far by the insurance industry of India.


Drink Up the Season with Apple Cider with a Twist!
There are few things more pleasant than a cup of Apple Cider on a chilly Fall evening. We captured these flavors in our caffeine-free Apple Pie blend, but you can make the flavors pop even more by adding a twist to this recipe! Here are a kid-friendly and adult-friendly apple cider recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth.
This recipe is full of ingredients, but we promise it isn't difficult! Using natural sweeteners and ingredients already used in our Apple Pie blend, you can make this dreamy and creamy Apple Cider for your whole family. Raw apple cider vinegar punches up the flavor of this drink, and it is believed to have healthful properties. Cinnamon adds a spicy kick, and you can never go wrong with extra pieces of apple. Yum!
Simmer milk, cinnamon sticks, ground cinnamon, and apple cider vinegar, and apple bits in a saucepan.
Remove cinnamon sticks and apple bits.
Pour remaining liquid into cups of strongly-steeped Apple Pie tea.
Sweeten with honey if you so wish.
Tea and alcohol can be an awesome combination. Who would've thought? We've explored mixing tea with different spirits before, and there's a tea that goes with almost every type! When enjoying hot Apple Pie as an alcoholic beverage, we suggest going for a drink like the Hot Toddy. Add a little bit of whiskey and bourbon with a splash of honey for a warm and cozy cocktail. If you prepare Apple Pie as a cold tea, try using it to mix with champagne. We love the idea of using teas as a base of mimosas. With Apple Pie, your tea-mosa will taste like a delicious twist on sparkling apple cider.
Of course, you can always enjoy our teas as is. We like to say that our teas are naturally flavorful enough to stand their own and still taste amazing. Be sure to also explore our two other pie tisanes: Pumpkin Pie and our new Pecan Pie!


Sydney eateries are dishing the vegan love like never before. It's hard to know where it started—perhaps with Gelato Blue or Gigi's in Newtown, the vegan pub food at Rozelle's Green Lion, or the plants-only high-end menu at Yellow in Potts Point.
Either way, we're pretty happy the hype is rising over plant-based foodie goodness. Here are a few new vegetarian and vegan-friendly places in Sydney you need to check out ASAP.
The name leaves surprises. Since opening their Revesby kitchen in 2017, the family-run Greek Vegan Bakery has peddled their famous animal-free spanakopita (with vegan feta imported straight from Greece), moussaka (with mushroom "mince"), and galaktoboureko (with vanilla cream made from almond milk) to the hungry masses. Now, they've opened up their own cafe in Newtown, the heartland of vegan hospitality, and we're cheering. They're kicking all the dietary-requirement goals too, because each day they've got tasty gluten-free options to boot. This place is open Monday to Friday.
On the ground floor of some pretty ordinary apartments on the eastern end of Parramatta Road, there's a new mod-Ethiopian eatery that's got Camperdowners frothing. Since opening in March, Alem's House has developed such a strong following—in less than a month, demand was such that they opened for dinner service, too. Plant-eaters will be happy chappies during the all-vegan (and gluten-free!) lunch menu. Each dish is a breezy $8, and served with injera, the deliciously Ethiopian fermented flatbread. Try the mooreish misr wat of spiced red lentils or the gomen, a lightly sauteed dish of spinach, garlic and ginger. Diners are gently encouraged to eat with their right hand, as per the traditional Ethiopian custom.
Want to check out our favourite vegetarian and vegan burgers while you're at it? Here you go.


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Former DEA Heads Urge Justice Department to Block Historic Marijuana Regulation Implementation in Colorado and Washington
Drug Policy Alliance
Seeking to Thwart Will of Voters, DEA Pushes For Continuation of Disastrous Drug War Policies
On Eve of AG Holder's Appearance Before Senate Judiciary Committee, Advocates Hopeful Obama Administration Will Continue to Allow Orderly Implementation of New Laws
For the second time in six months, former DEA heads have collaborated to urge Attorney General Eric Holder to oppose state-level efforts to tax and regulate marijuana. Today, they sent a letter to Holder calling on him to block implementation of new laws in Colorado and Washington. Holder will appear tomorrow before a U.S. Senate judiciary committee hearing.
The ex-DEA directors sent a similar letter to Holder back in September, urging him to speak out against the marijuana legalization initiatives in Colorado and Washington, as he had done before the California legalization initiative in October 2010. The White House and attorney general chose instead to remain silent, allowing citizens in those states to vote without the threat of federal obstruction. Both initiatives won with approximately 55% of the vote, exceeding President Obama's margin of victory in Colorado as well as the margins of victory by the candidates for governor and attorney general in Washington State.
"The former DEA chiefs' statement can best be seen as a self-interested plea to validate the costly and failed policies they championed but that Americans are now rejecting at the ballot box," said Ethan Nadelmann, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance. "They obviously find it hard to admit that – at least with respect to marijuana – their legacy will be much the same as a previous generation of agents who once worked for the federal Bureau of Prohibition enforcing the nation's alcohol prohibition laws."
State officials, citizens and activists are hopeful that the Obama administration will do its best to allow the two states to implement the new laws responsibly. In December, President Obama commented on the marijuana legalization votes in Colorado and Washington – framing the conflict between federal and state law as a question to be resolved and stating that people who use marijuana in states that have legalized it should not be a "top priority" for federal law enforcement. Obama said that the federal government has "bigger fish to fry."
"President Obama and Attorney General Holder really need to allow Washington and Colorado officials to implement the new laws in ways that protect public safety and health while respecting the will of those states' voters," said Ethan Nadelmann. "At this point, insisting on blind obeisance to strict interpretation of federal drug laws will only serve the interests of criminals who want to keep this industry underground and law enforcement officials who want to justify their legacy."


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Q: Unity Google Play Services for iOS 'TokenClient' I have no problem in Google Play services. the thing is I can't build for Xcode because I'm using the Unity Google Play Services plugin. I don't plan on using iOS. I read that I have to put NO_GPGS on Scripting Define Symbols but it gives me this error
error CS0246: The type or namespace name 'TokenClient' could not be found. Are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?

thanks in advance

A: According to the official github issues page (https://github.com/playgameservices/play-games-plugin-for-unity/issues/689) they have fixed this issue in the latest release (released 10 hours ago as I write this) which is 0.9.25. You may need to delete the old plugin before installing this one. Just delete the Assets/GooglePlayGames folder and any lingering google files in your Assets/Editor and Assets/Plugins/Android folders. Maybe back up first as well, if you don't use source control.
The issues page used to be dormant but they seem to be actively responding to questions these days.


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64. BEETHOVEN'S FUNERAL (March 29, 1827)
INVITATION TO BEETHOVEN'S FUNERAL. It was formulated by his faithful friend Stephan von Breuning. (Collection Cortot, Lausanne)
THE FUNERAL PROCESSION Water color by Franz Stöber The funeral procession began at the Schwarzgpanierhaus, in the court of which the first ceremony took place, and led to the church at the Alserstrasse. From there the cortege went to the Währing Cemetery. The estimated number of persons following the hearse was 20,000. (Beethovenhaus, Bonn)
MANUSCRIPT OF THE FUNERAL, SERMON AUTHORED BY GRILLPARZER FOR BEETHOVEN'S ENTOMBMENT First page of the manuscript. ( Municipal Library, Vienna)
FRANZ GRILLPARZER (1791-1872) Water color by Moritz Michael Daffinger The famous Austrian poet was elected to author the funeral oration. Grillparzer and Beethoven had known each other since 1805 and had greatest admiration for one another. ( Historical Museum of the City of Vienna)
HEINRICH ANSCHÜTZ (1785-1865) Lithograph by Joseph Teltscher The actor Anschütz, another friend of Beethoven, delivered the funeral oration authored by Grillparzer. ( Historical Museum of the City of Vienna)
THE AUGUSTINIANS' CHURCH IN VIENNA After a water color by Joseph Danhauser On April 3, 1827 a memorial service took place at the Augustinians' Church. The Requiem of Mozart was heard on this occasion with the participation of Italian singers who happened to be present in Vienna for a series of opera performances. Their impresario Barbaja had forbidden these singers to sing at any place other than the theater. The penalty for so doing was 200 guldens. ( National Library, Vienna)
LUIGI LABLACHE (1794-1858) Lithograph of Achille Devéria Lablache did not mind paying the penalty in order to be able to participate in the homage paid the master. ( Opera Library, Paris)
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TOMBSTONE ON BEETHOVEN'S GRAVE, WÄHRING CEMETERY, VIENNA Photograph Beethoven's grave was untouched until 1865 when the corpse was exhumed and his skull was submitted to indiscreet investigations. When they were completed he was buried there for the second time. In 1888 the corpse was again exhumed and Beethoven's remains were transferred to the Central Cemetery of Vienna. At the right of the photograph one recognizes Schubert's grave.
TODAY'S TOMB OF BEETHOVEN, CENTRAL CEMETERY, VIENNA Photograph Sixty-one years after his death, in 1888, Beethoven's remains were transferred to this cemetery as was the tombstone erected on his first grave by his friends. (Beethovenhaus, Bonn)
BEETHOVEN'S MONUMENT IN BONN Work of E. Hähnel after an unsigned lithograph This Beethoven monument was unveiled in 1845 in the master's native town. It came about as a result of the initiative of a committee headed by Franz Liszt and furthered by him in the most generous manner. (Beethovenhaus, Bonn)
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Q: error[E0463]: can't find crate for `alloc` error from imported crate when building for thumbv8m.main-none-eabi I am trying to use a library that uses ff crate in an embedded application, but as the title says, I am getting errors from the crate used in the imported library even if I enabled alloc feature flag inside of Cargo.toml.
I also double checked that I've added specific target which is thumbv8.main-none-eabi.
The following is a simple reproduction code:
file structure:
embd-app      <-- embed application, import some-crate
|--.cargo/config
|--Cargo.toml
|--src
    |--main.rs

some-crate    <-- a crate uses ff crate
|--Cargo.toml
|--src
    |--lib.rs

embd-app/.cargo/config:
[build]
target = "thumbv8m.main-none-eabi"

[unstable]
build-std = ["core"]

embd-app/Cargo.toml
[dependencies]
some-crate = { path = "../some-crate", default-features = false , features = ["alloc"] }

embd-app/src/main.rs
#![no_std]
#![no_main]
/// some code

some-crate/Cargo.toml
[package]
name = "some-crate"
version = "0.1.0"
edition = "2021"

[dependencies]
ff = { version="0.13.0", default-features = false }

[features]
default = ["std"]
alloc = ["ff/alloc"]
std = ["alloc"]

some-crate/src/lib.rs
// The code is minimized just to generate an error
#![no_std]

#[cfg(feature = "alloc")]
extern crate alloc;

use alloc::{vec, vec::Vec};

pub fn foo() -> Vec<u8> {
    vec![1, 2]
}

Target added:
$ rustup target list | grep installed
aarch64-apple-darwin (installed)
thumbv8m.main-none-eabi (installed)

compile error message:
error[E0463]: can't find crate for `alloc`
  --> /Users/foobar/.cargo/registry/src/github.com-1ecc6299db9ec823/ff-0.13.0/src/lib.rs:10:1
   |
10 | extern crate alloc;
   | ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ can't find crate

For more information about this error, try `rustc --explain E0463`.
error: could not compile `ff` due to previous error

I did not expect such an error message since I specified the features = ["alloc"] flag, is there something that is wrong?

A: As @jthulhu and @chaim-friedman mentioned at the comment, I could solve this problem by adding build-std = ["core", "alloc"].


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Porting LL number form Virgin to BT, 3 weeks and n...
Re: Porting LL number form Virgin to BT, 3 weeks and not yet solved
Yes. Virgin suppose to reactivate the land line tomorrow 7/10, after they stopped it on 17/09 (just few days before bt could have ported the number)
@Jul9 wrote:
Lets see if it can actually be ported.
@Jul9
Please can you update this thread with the result. Thanks.
After 3 months of trying unsuccessfully to port the LL number from virgin to bt I gave up.
Bt had about 6 weeks the line active and not able to port the number.
Then, they were asking me to contact virgin to reactivate the line. Had twice a subcontractor from virgin to install a new line and explained them we had a virgin line, it just needed to be activated. They said will speak to their manager and come back to me, but they never did. Eventually, virgin said that the line is not with them anymore.
Strangely, after that bt spoke to open reach and they put an order in to port the old number and it went through. An email confirming that had been sent. One day later, a text saying I had to contact bt in regards to that order. The outcome, you can probably guess, the line shoud be active for the numberto be ported!!!
Had enough and decided to give up and keep the present bt number.
Bt offer some credit for all the time wasted.
Probably, one of the replies above was right saying that the number cannot be ported from virgin (if it's a virgin allocated line from ofcom) to bt. It's a shame that both providers should have said from the beginning that in this case the number cannot be ported.
Thanks for all your replies.
Thanks for the update. The result was exactly as I expected.
There seems to be a lack of understanding of the technical obstacles in porting numbers between totally separate networks. The existing BT legacy network does not lend itself to importing numbers that do not originally belong to BT, on the current exchange.
Once the old BT PSTN network is closed, then calls are going to be IP based, and portability would be all done within routing tables, just like mobile porting.
I expect there will be a radical shakeup of the existing Ofcom number allocations, as theoretically, you could have the same number for as long as you like, with different providers, and even if you moved to a different part of the country.
Probably a bit late if you've given up but it sounds like a service establishment issue which is fix-able to get the number built onto the BT network however it'd involve BT escalating this with Openreach's number porting team and for this type of work it generally takes around 55 working days. Put simply it'd need a porting agreement built between Virgin Media and BT for the number but it's a bit more complex than that
@Saruman
Its not a service establishment issue, its a technical issue due to the way that the BT exchanges were originally designed in the 1970-80s, when number portability was not even considered, as the GPO, then Post Office Telephones were the only providers.
I worked in the business from 1968-2009 and know how things developed from the original Strowger mechanical exchanges, where individual ranges of numbers were physically allocated to each exchange and could not be changed. There was some flexibility with linked number ranges, where a range of numbers could be shared amongst local Strowger exchanges.
This concept continued into the crossbar and then the electronic exchanges AXE10, System X and System Y, and remains today.
Other Licenced Operators (OLOs), came later, and they did not have the same limitations, as their systems were mostly software controlled and could emulate a phone number using the C7 signalling paths.
Virgin Media evolved from the old cable TV networks like Rediffusion and quite a few others. They have a totally different network design which can import numbers from other providers like BT, Sky etc, but those numbers will always return to the number range owner, once the service ceases or changes.
VM have number ranges which are totally different from BT, and although its technically possible for incoming numbers to be directed to a BT customer, via the OLO interface, its not possible for the outgoing BT connection, to originate a VM number, as the BT number range is fixed. (unless there has been a work around in the last 11 years)
If a customer was originally with BT, which many customers were, then provided they are still within the physical exchange area, then its straightforward for them to return to BT, from another provider.
Once the BT PSTN network is closed, then VOIP will become the norm, and that has no physical limitations.


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