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Each day we receive questions from customers about Bigfoot snowshoes & poles as well as about the buying and shipping processes. Below are some of the more common questions and answers that you may find helpful. If you have a question that is not answered here, feel free to contact us by phone or email and we'll be happy to help you! The section Using Your Snowshoes & Poles has lots of tips about using your snowshoes and poles to make your outing easy and fun.
What do the numbers you use with your snowshoes mean?
The number associated with a Bigfoot snowshoe is its length in inches. For example, an Adventure-22 is approximately 22 inches long and an Elite-34 approximately 34 inches long. Click here to go to our sizing chart.
Are there different models for men/women?
No. Our snowshoes are gender neutral. Each model is designed for specific uses, and comes in its own set of colours, but they are not gender specific.
What type or size of footwear will work with your snowshoes?
Whatever you're most comfortable wearing should work just fine!
Our snowshoes are equipped with a dual-ratchet binding system, as well as a fully adjustable heel strap. The lengths of the binding straps are proportional to the size of the snowshoes, so larger snowshoes are designed to accommodate larger footwear. This makes it very easy to use your snowshoes with virtually any style of footwear.
Why do you have so many different sizes?
Each size of snowshoe is designed to support a specific weight range. The surface area of the snowshoe platform provides the flotation you need across a broad range of snow conditions. Selecting a size that is too small for you will mean that you'll sink more deeply into the snow than you would in the right size snowshoe. As well, larger sizes are made with thicker tubing to handle the stresses of heavier weights. Click here to go to our sizing chart.
I'm right on the edge of a weight range; what should I do?
One thing to remember is that winter clothing generally adds about 10 pounds, to your weight, so if you weigh 150 lb, your snowshoeing weight is 160 lb.
Ideally, you want to be in the center of the weight range. This gives you the best balance of flotation and ease of use across the broadest range of snow conditions. If you are expecting to do most of your snowshoeing in deeper, softer snow, you're better off getting a size where you're on the lower end of the weight range. If you're going to spend more of your time on trails where the snow has already been compacted a bit, you can opt for snowshoes where your weight is towards the higher end of the range. Click here to go to our sizing chart.
What are the differences between the Adventure, Elite and Huron models?
Our Adventure snowshoes are our general recreational model. They are ideal for the beginner to intermediate snowshoer who wants a high quality, lightweight snowshoe that's easy to use and ready to handle all kinds of snow conditions and terrain. You can see more details and pictures of these snowshoes by clicking on the size you're interested in on our products page.
Elite snowshoes are our lightest. They are made for climbing, longer distance trekking , deeper powder or for those who value lightness without wishing to forego reliability. Elite bindings use the same ratchet and friction heel systems as the Adventure models, but binding and platform material as well as crampons are all designed to minimize weight without sacrificing strength. Again, the best way check our Elite snowshoes out is to take a look at the descriptions and pictures on our products page.
Huron snowshoes offer a great combination of technology and comfort for hiking on trails, through forests, moderate terrain or climbing hills. They are ergonomically designed to ensure a smooth stride, allowing for all day comfort and stability. The lightweight frames and unique design provide maximum flotation in all snow conditions. They have heel lifters to make climbing hills more comfortable. They also have pivot bars and steel crampons. The best way check our Huron snowshoes out is to take a look at the descriptions and pictures on our products page.
Do the Adventure 30, 34, 36 and 40s have any extra features?
Yes. The tubing is slightly thicker than what is used for smaller Adventure sizes, giving a stronger frame overall. As well, they have a stainless steel pivot bar under the binding rather than the pivot strap that is used for smaller adventure sizes. Again, this provides added strength and durability.
What colour choices do I have for my snowshoes?
Each model/size of snowshoe comes in one colour. This helps us to simplify the manufacturing process, ensuring even bigger savings for our customers. We also have poles that match our Adventure, Elite and Huron snowshoe colours.
Do you have any tips on using my snowshoes?
Check out our Using Your Snowshoes & Poles information on our web site.
Is there any maintenance required on my snowshoes?
The only maintenance required to your Bigfoot Snowshoes is to wipe the excess snow off before storage, and to periodically check the nuts and bolts to ensure they are tight.
Do I really need snowshoe poles?
You don't need poles to snowshoe, but once you've used them, you'll find you won't want to head out without them. If you're venturing onto uneven terrain, poles can be the difference between a fall and maintaining your balance. They're also great help when climbing, descending or making a side-hill traverse. Even on flat terrain, poles are a great way to get some upper-body exercise during your outing.
Will your poles fit me?
Our Adventure, Huron and Elite poles use a 3 part telescopic design that allows them to extend from 26" (66 cm) to a full 53" (135 cm). This makes them easy to pack and usable by people from 4'6" to 6'6" tall.
Can I use my poles for things other than snowshoeing?
Certainly! Our poles come with two rubber tips for the bottom that are ideal for walking & hiking. The round tips with the flat bottom are great for everyday general walks in the city or on hard ground. The angled tips (Nordic tips) are for more aggressive hiking, usually with your poles extended a bit longer then you'd have them for regular walking. The poles alone – without tips – are ideal for hiking on softer ground.
Will poles fit inside the snowshoe carry bags?
The poles can be carried fully inside the carrying bags of snowshoes that are 27" and longer. With the carry bags of shorter snowshoes, poles will not fit fully inside the bag. The tips will stick out of the bag a bit.
Are there taxes on my purchase?
We are legally required to charge sales tax (GST/HST) for shipments within Canada. The rates differ depending on the province/territory to which we ship the order. Shipments to the United States are exempt from paying Canadian sales taxes.
I live in the US. What are the duty and customs charges?
For shipments to the US, we cover any duty or customs charges. As well, since the snowshoes are being shipped from Canada there aren't any state sales taxes.
Why are your snowshoes less expensive than most other brands?
We are the direct importer of our snowshoes; there are no middlemen. When you combine this with the fact that we order in very large bulk quantities, it gives us the ability to provide our snowshoes at much lower costs than our competitors without compromising on quality.
For online purchases, Shopify accepts all major credit cards, Apple Pay and payment through your PayPal Account. For US purchasers, if your Credit Card is not being accepted, you may want to ensure that it has been set-up to allow international purchases. Your card issuer can help you with this.
I receive an unspecified error when trying to check out; what's causing this?
The online payment system uses a Fraud Management system to guard against the use of stolen credit cards. Usually card errors occur when a piece of personal information (like your name or address information) is entered incorrectly or does not match the billing information associated with your credit card. Please ensure that the information you enter exactly matches that of your credit card. If you're still receiving errors and your information is correct, feel free to give us a call and we can complete your order over the phone.
What if I don't want my order shipped to my credit card billing address?
You can provide a shipping address that is different from your credit card billing address. For shipments to Canadian addresses, please note that sales tax (GST/HST) is payable based upon the shipping address of the order.
Orders will be shipped by the next business day. Delivery within Canada via Canada Post Expedited Parcel takes 2 to 7 days, depending upon your location. For US destinations, we use UPS Standard. Delivery is generally 3 to 7 days, depending upon your location.
Yes. We ship Canadian orders via Canada Post Expedited Parcel and US orders via UPS - Standard. UPS will send an email to you with your tracking information. If you wish to track your Canadian shipment, please give us a call and we'll provide the tracking number to you.
Do you ship to locations other than Canada or the US?
No. Except for dealer orders of 50 pairs or more, we only ship to Canada and the United States.


A skewed view of God shuts down our prayers, but relating to God as He actually is fosters freedom and confidence in prayer.
Think of a friend that you have gotten to know over the years. Was there ever a something that puzzled you or put you off but you now understand. For example when you first met them they seemed aloof and like they didn't want to be bothered with you only to find out later that they were very shy. Or talking about a party you were planning for family member and they changed the subject or didn't want to help you only to find out later that they lost a child through an accident. Now that you know these things your relationship with them has gotten better because your view of them has changed.
I can be the same with God. Our perceptions or misperceptions affect our conversations with with Him. I preached a sermon, last year, about how important is to be open and honest with God (read "Stop Faking It" here). But who wants to risk being open unless we are sure that He will accept us warts and all, no matter our condition. When we have a clear view of who God is we will become more free and confident in prayer. Upgrading our views of God to match His true character is essential if we are to develop a real relationship with Him.
He is love - 1 John 4:8-10 (HCSB)8 The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love.9 God's love was revealed among us in this way: God sent His One and Only Son into the world so that we might live through Him.10 Love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
He is faithful - 1 Corinthians 1:9 (HCSB)9 God is faithful; you were called by Him into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.; 2 Timothy 2:13 (HCSB)13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.; 1 John 1:9 (HCSB)9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
He is patient - 2 Peter 3:9 (HCSB)9 The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.
He is forgiving - Isaiah 43:25-26 (HCSB)25 "It is I who sweep away your transgressions for My own sake and remember your sins no more.26 Take Me to court; let us argue our case together. State your ⌊case⌋, so that you may be vindicated.; 1 John 1:9 (HCSB)9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.; Ephesians 1:7 (HCSB)7 We have redemption in Him through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.
These truths are good basic theology. However, we often have another set of beliefs about God that we hold almost subconsciously. We don't consciously think thiem, much less say them aloud. Nevertheless these thoughts are there deep in our subconscious. The lady who wrote the book "Prayer Begins with Relationship", Cynthia Hyle Bezek, calls these two set of beliefs "head" beliefs and "heart" belief. Head beliefs are what we say we believe, and heart beliefs are the perceptions that actually shape our feelings and reactions to circumstances and our relationship with God.
For example you may believe in your head that God will protect you and provide for you and not let any real harm come to you. But when the doctor says,"we need to do a second test just to rule out cancer", or when you lose a job, or face foreclosure, that belief of protection may not be the one you operate on. A misperception about God may take over and shake you whether you say it or not. You may operate on the belief that God is really allowing you to suffer to develop something in your character, or He's disciplining you for something.
These heart beliefs may come from anywhere like a negative experience with a boss, a parent, or even a church leader. Those heart beliefs are usually not entirely wrong but twisted just enough to create a barrier to approaching God as He really is.
Here are some perceptions that we often have of God.
Strong, silent type - God is powerful and good but He usually lets things just happen and I really don't expect much interaction from Him.
Never satisfied - No matter what I do He's never satisfied. He's always wanting something more form me, or needs me to do to make Him happy. His primary means of motivating me is guilt.
Indulgent - Because He's concerned with my happiness He won't allow much difficulty in my life. He'll give me the desires or my heart and will spare me from any consequences if and when I get in trouble.
Busy with big issues - He' really too busy with big things like wars, disasters, a world population of 6.7 billion people. He doesn't bother with my everyday concerns so I'll go to Him for the big stuff but I'll handle the small stuff myself.
Lessons to teach - Everything that happens to me is to teach me a lesson. God allows me to experience a lot of pain and hardship just to train me in godly character. This will continue until I get the message of what He's trying to teach me.
If your perception of God is that He's an enforcer, or the strong silent type, of just wants to teach you a lesson, you may not tell anybody that's what you think about God, you may not want to say it to yourself, because you know what the Bible says about God being love, and never leaving you alone, your relationship is based on His grace and not your performance. But you still somehow have this heart belief. Your relationship will be affected by these views of God so when you pray and have your conversations with God they become more stuffy and formal rather than real and open. Sometimes you may not talk to Him at all.
If you thought of God as a friend you would be more open about how you really feel. I finally admitted that I was worried and that I was viewing what was going on as a lesson, and that God was never satisfied with me, and He was an enforcer and angry because I wasn't more trusting and aware of His faithfulness and love for me.
We need to change that heart belief to a head belief, something that we say we believe.
Here are some characteristics that are true about God and that enable us to talk freely and openly with Him. Truths which we should want to regularly experience as you pray.
Cares about even the smallest details of my life - Matthew 6:31-32 (HCSB)31 So don't worry, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear?'32 For the idolaters eagerly seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.; Luke 12:6-7 (HCSB)6 Aren't five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten in God's sight.7 Indeed, the hairs of your head are all counted. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows!
Pities (has compassion on) me when I'm hurting - Psalm 72:12-14 (HCSB)12 For he will rescue the poor who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.13 He will have pity on the poor and helpless and save the lives of the poor.14 He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their lives are precious in his sight.; Isaiah 63:9 (HCSB)9 In all their suffering, He suffered, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. He redeemed them because of His love and compassion; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of the past.; 2 Corinthians 13:3-4 (HCSB)3 since you seek proof of Christ speaking in me. He is not weak toward you, but powerful among you.4 In fact, He was crucified in weakness, but He lives by God's power. For we also are weak in Him, yet toward you we will live with Him by God's power.
Is patient with and understanding of my weaknesses and failures - Psalm 103:12-14 (HCSB)12 As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.14 For He knows what we are made of, remembering that we are dust.; Hebrews 4:15-16 (HCSB)15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tested in every way as we are, yet without sin.16 Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time.
Enjoys sharing His heart with me - Psalm 25:14 (HCSB)14 The secret counsel of the LORD is for those who fear Him, and He reveals His covenant to them.; Matthew 11:25-26 (HCSB)25 At that time Jesus said, "I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned and revealed them to infants.26 Yes, Father, because this was Your good pleasure.
Likes to hear what I think and feel - Psalm 62:8 (HCSB)8 Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge.Selah; 1 Peter 5:7 (HCSB)7 casting all your care on Him, because He cares about you.
Is always happy to see me, even when I've sinned against Him - Luke 15:1-2, 11-24 (HCSB)1 All the tax collectors and sinners were approaching to listen to Him.2 And the Pharisees and scribes were complaining, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them!" 11 He also said: "A man had two sons.12 The younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of the estate I have coming to me.' So he distributed the assets to them.13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered together all he had and traveled to a distant country, where he squandered his estate in foolish living.14 After he had spent everything, a severe famine struck that country, and he had nothing.15 Then he went to work for one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs.16 He longed to eat his fill from the carob pods the pigs were eating, but no one would give him any.17 When he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's hired hands have more than enough food, and here I am dying of hunger!18 I'll get up, go to my father, and say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight.19 I'm no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired hands.'20 So he got up and went to his father. But while the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him.21 The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. I'm no longer worthy to be called your son.'22 "But the father told his slaves, 'Quick! Bring out the best robe and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.23 Then bring the fattened calf and slaughter it, and let's celebrate with a feast,24 because this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!' So they began to celebrate.
Always has time for me - Deuteronomy 31:6 (HCSB)6 Be strong and courageous; don't be terrified or afraid of them. For it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. (Pastors song); Psalm 139:7-10 (HCSB)7 Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence?8 If I go up to heaven, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there.9 If I live at the eastern horizon ⌊or⌋ settle at the western limits,10 even there Your hand will lead me; Your right hand will hold on to me.; Hebrews 13:5 (HCSB)5 Your life should be free from the love of money. Be satisfied with what you have, for He Himself has said, I will never leave you or forsake you.
"For the Lord is always good. He is always loving and kind, and his faithfulness goes on and on to each succeeding generation"(Psalm 100:5 TLB).
Proximity and relationship determine how you talk to somebody. What you know about somebody determines your conversation with that person.
The same is true with God. Your understanding of what God is really like shapes everything else in your life, including your prayer life.
It's important that you know the real God. If you have a misconception about him, then prayer is going to be a duty and drudgery. God doesn't want you to pray out of guilt! He wants you to talk to him because you love him. And you will love him more as you get to know him better through his Word.


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The area around Alicante has been inhabited for over 7000 years, with the first tribes of hunter gatherers moving down gradually from Central Europe between 5000 and 3000 BC. Some of the earliest settlements were made on the slopes of Mount Benacantil. By 1000 BC Greek and Phoenician traders had begun to visit the eastern coast of Spain, establishing small trading ports and introducing the native Iberian tribes to the alphabet, iron and the pottery wheel. By the 3rd century BC, the rival armies of Carthage and Rome began to invade and fight for control of the Iberian Peninsula. The Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca established the fortified settlement of Akra Leuka (Greek: Aκρα Λευκa, meaning "White Mountain" or "White Point"), where Alicante stands today. Archeological site of Tossal de Manises, ancient Iberian-Carthaginian-Roman city of "Akra-Leuke" or "Lucentum".Although the Carthaginians conquered much of the land around Alicante, the Romans would eventually rule Hispania Tarraconensis for over 700 years. By the 5th century AD, Rome was in decline; the Roman predecessor town of Alicante, known as Lucentum (Latin), was more or less under the control of the Visigothic warlord Theudimer. However neither the Romans nor the Goths put up much resistance to the Arab conquest of Medina Laqant in the 8th century. The Moors ruled southern and eastern Spain until the 11th century reconquista (reconquest). Alicante was finally taken in 1246 by the Castilian king Alfonso X, but it passed soon and definitely to the Kingdom of Valencia in 1298 with the King James II of Aragon. It gained the status of Royal Village (Vila Reial) with representation in the medieval Valencian Parliament.After several decades of being the battlefield where Kingdom of Castile and the Crown of Aragón clashed, Alicante became a major Mediterranean trading station exporting rice, wine, olive oil, oranges and wool. But between 1609 and 1614 King Felipe III expelled thousands of moriscos who had remained in Valencia after the reconquista, due to their allegiance with Barbary pirates who continually attacked coastal cities and caused much harm to trade. This act cost the region dearly; with so many skilled artisans and agricultural labourers gone, the feudal nobility found itself sliding into bankruptcy. Things got worse in the early 18th century; after the War of Spanish Succession, Alicante went into a long, slow decline, surviving through the 18th and 19th centuries by making shoes and growing agricultural produce such as oranges and almonds, and thanks to its fisheries. The end of the 19th century witnessed a sharp recovery of the local economy with increasing international trade and the growth of the city harbour leading to increased exports of several products (particularly during World War I when Spain was a neutral country).During the early 20th century, Alicante was a minor capital which enjoyed the benefit of Spain's neutrality during World War I, which provided new opportunities for the local industry and agriculture. The Rif War in the 1920s saw numerous alicantinos drafted to fight in the long and bloody campaigns in the former Spanish protectorate (Northern Morocco) against the Rif rebels. The political unrest of the late 1920s led to the victory of republican candidates in local council elections throughout the country, and the abdication of King Alfonso XIII. The proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic was much celebrated in the city on 14 April 1931. The Spanish Civil War broke out on 17 July 1936. Alicante was the last city loyal to the Republican government to be occupied by dictator Franco's troops on 1 April 1939, and its harbour saw the last Republican government officials fleeing the country. Even if not as famous as the bombing of Guernica by the German Luftwaffe, Alicante was the target of some vicious air bombings during the three years of civil conflict, most remarkably the bombing by the Italian Aviazione Legionaria of the Mercado de Abastos in 25 May 1938 in which more than 300 civilians perished.The next 20 years under Franco's dictatorship were difficult for Alicante as it was for the entire country. However, the late 1950s and early 1960s saw the onset of a lasting transformation of the city due to tourism. Large buildings and complexes rose in nearby Albufereta and Playa de San Juan, with the benign climate being the best tool to bring prospective buyers and tourists who kept hotels reasonably busy. The tourist development, aside from construction, also brought numerous businesses such as restaurants, bars and other activities focused on visitors. Also, the old airfield at Rabasa was closed and air traffic moved to the new El Altet Airport, which made for a convenient facility for charter flights bringing tourists from northern European countries.When dictator Franco died in 1975, his successor Juan Carlos I oversaw the transition of Spain to a democratic constitutional monarchy. Governments of nationalities and regions were given more autonomy, including the Valencian region.Today, Alicante is one of the fastest-growing cities in Spain. The local economy is based upon tourism directed to the beaches of the Costa Blanca and particularly the second residence construction boom which started in the 1960s and reinvigorated again by the late 1990s.Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alicante
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After Niépce passed away in 1833, he is said to have left his notes to professional scene painter Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre. In 1835, Daguerre discovered that an iodized silver would develop images on plates, and thus the exposure time of images could be cut drastically. After producing a photograph on a silvered copper plate, Daguerre became known as the inventor of the process known as the daguerreotype.
Though the first of the daguerreotypes in the United States were made in 1839, experiments began in Europe and in the United States to improve the process. The goal of this improvement was to make the process more feasible for portraiture.
In 1841, Richard Beard opened the first studio in Europe in a glasshouse. Enlisting the help of chemist John Frederick Goddard, both men improved the exposure process for greater efficiency in capturing portraits. With these advancements, daguerreotypes became immensely popular and their popularity persisted throughout the industrial revolution.
In 1884, George Eastman developed film to replace photographic plates. Four years later, in 1888, Eastman pioneered Kodak, creating a camera that was accessible and allowed the masses to indulge in the art of photography.
Color photography began to emerge as early as 1848. With the introduction of autochrome plates by brothers Auguste and Louis Lumiére, color was eventually commercially introduced in 1907.
In 1935, Kodachrome film was introduced to color both cinematography and photography. Later in 1983, Polachrome was introduced, which was a color slide film.
Digital photography saw its beginning in 1957 with lead engineer Russel A. Kirsch developing a technology that allowed graphics to be transferred into digital computer memory. This technology led to charge-coupled device developments in digital cameras. Later, the technology that had been used in digital cameras was replaced by active pixel sensor, which is commonly used in cell phone cameras.
As a result of this technology, photography has become more accessible to the masses and a more ingrained facet of a daily life. The developments that photography have experienced since it was first introduced is nothing short of astounding, and I am sure we are just getting started.


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A man was arrested after reportedly having a trained attack squirrel he fed with amphetamine.
Mickey Paulk, 35, was held after a chase in which he allegedly rammed an investigator's vehicle, Limestone County Sheriff's Office, in Alabama, USA, said on Twitter.
Paulk was already wanted by authorities for questioning over multiple arrest warrants unrelated to the squirrel named "Deeznuts", who had become infamous after police confirmed they had been warned about a meth-fuelled, trained attack squirrel.
US Network Waay TV reported that deputies said they had received a tip that Paulk had been giving the squirrel meth to keep it aggressive and using to attack.
Paulk laughed off that claim when speaking to WAAY 31 and in a Facebook post, Devon Live reports .
However, The Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources issued a warrant for Mickey Paulk for illegal possession of a wild animal. He could be fined between $250 and $500, and possibly receive extra jail time.
Paulk told reporters last week that he was working on a plan for turning himself in to authorities.
But authorities said he was taken to Lauderdale County Jail after fleeing a motel on a stolen motorcycle.
It is unclear whether he has a lawyer.
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GCSE Results Day 2018: Uptake of music down by over 15% since 2016.
Figures published today – GCSE results day – by the Joint Council for Qualifications show a 15.10% decline in the uptake of GCSE music since 2016 in England.
In the past year, there has been a 7.4% decline in the number of GCSE entries in music.
GCSE results were awarded today to students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
'Many congratulations to students on their hard work and achievements in GCSE music this year.
Over the past two years, the uptake of music GCSE has fallen by over 15% - just this year it has fallen by 7.4%. This is against a background of the government claiming that the EBacc is not detrimental to the take up of arts GCSEs. This is simply not true.
We call on the government today to reverse the deeply damaging EBacc policy. More than ever we need a comprehensive education policy which will give our students what they need in a post-Brexit, digital world. The EBacc simply isn't it.
There is a wealth of evidence from highly respected institutions, like the University of Sussex which shows the damage the EBacc is doing year on year. Further, there is also plenty of rigorous academic research which demonstrates the value of music in the development of a child's character, linguistic and mathematical skills and their ability to problem solve.
The Incorporated Society of Musicians is the UK's fastest growing professional body for musicians and a nationally recognised subject association for music. We were set up in 1882 to promote the art of music and to protect the interests of all musicians. Today we support nearly 9,000 members with unrivalled services and expert advice, from study up until retirement and beyond.
We have always been a wholly independent, not-for-profit organisation, allowing us to lobby Government as a united voice for music. We welcome musicians from all areas of the profession including thousands of performers, composers, educators, sound engineers, producers, industry professionals, academics, music therapists and administrators from all genres and musical backgrounds.


One of the biggest challenges to putting the autoimmune protocol into practice is finding the time and energy to cook compliant meals every. single. day. You have to find recipes, make a plan, buy the ingredients, cook the food, and then clean up the kitchen afterwards. And when you throw in additional restrictions like low-FODMAP? Forget about it! My new low-FODMAP AIP meal plans take the fuss out of finding recipes and utilize a wide variety of easy-to-find ingredients without requiring a lot of time in the kitchen. You can combine the plan with recipes you like or want to try from elsewhere, make double batches so that you have even more leftovers for easy meals down the road, and – best of all – spend less time in the kitchen so that you can get back out there and live your life.
I hope that with my simple recipes, batch cooking tips, and the variety of flavors and ingredients I have used, you will find that a low-FODMAP AIP is not only do-able, but enjoyable! So, let's get cooking so that you can get fed, get well, and get out of the kitchen!
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Do I need internet access to use this e-book? You will need internet access to download the e-book and also to open the occasional links printed in the book.
Why is this e-book more expensive than 28 Days of AIP? While 28 Days of AIP makes use of recipes already published on my website to create meal plans, 28 Days of Low-FODMAP AIP has 50 brand-new recipes you won't find printed anywhere else. 28 Days of AIP is a meal plan. 28 Days of Low-FODMAP AIP is a cookbook!
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Q: ipython doesn't execute codes like python I am trying to do this API call: (which is named wwo.py)
# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
from tornado.httpclient import AsyncHTTPClient

http_client = AsyncHTTPClient()
url = ''
response = ''

def meteo(q='', key=''):
    if len(key) != 29:
        print 'Please provide a valid key'
    elif q == '':
        print 'please provide a valid city name or zip'
    global url
    url = 'http://api.worldweatheronline.com/free/v2/weather.ashx?q={0}&format=json&key= {1}'.format(q, key)

    def handle_request(resp):
        global response
        if resp.error:
            print "Error:", resp.error
        else:
            response = resp.body

    http_client.fetch(url, handle_request)

If I try to call this file and execute it from normal python console, I don't get a response which stays ''.
But if I call it using IPython console, or execute it using Spyder, it calls the response and even if I don't initialize it, it is called!
import wwo

wwo.meteo(q='London', key='API_FREE_KEY')

wwo.response # returns '' on normal python console, returns the full response on ipython console

A: AsyncHTTPClient.fetch is an asynchronous method. It returns immediately, and the processing of the request and response happen in the IOLoop. When you run your code in plain Python, or the plain IPython terminal, no IOLoop is running, so the request never actually happens.
The result is different when you run it in IPython via the qtconsole (Spyder) or the Notebook, because IPython itself is already running a tornado IOLoop, so the asynchronous events eventually fire, and your callback is called.
Based on the provided code, it looks like you want to use the blocking HTTPClient, rather than AsyncHTTPClient, which would look something like this:
from tornado.httpclient import HTTPClient
http_client = HTTPClient()
...
resp = http_client.fetch(url) # returns HTTPResponse when it is complete
response_body = resp.body

Depending on the context of your application, however, you may actually want to use the AsyncHTTPClient, in which case you will need to integrate the IOLoop with your application. If that is already a tornado application, then the best way is probably to use tornado's async functionality via the Future that AsyncHTTPClient.fetch returns. Otherwise, you may end up doing IOLoop.run_sync(), which offers no significant benefit over using the blocking HTTPClient, unless you are writing a function that you want to be able to use in both an async tornado context and a synchronous context.

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Law professor brags about her weirdo mothering
It is amazing what Jews promote as maternal values.
The NY Times published an op-ed by a divorced Jewish law professor who brags that in 2013 she abandoned her children in favor of freeing a black man from prison.
The kids weren't really abandoned, as they have a father, but he is another Jewish lawyer who is probably also pretending that dismantling the White society is a virtue.
I've Picked My Job Over My Kids
I love them beyond all reason. But sometimes my clients need me more. ...
My son was one of the last children to speak. He stood up and, in a clear voice, said: "I appreciate my parents for being lawyers because they get people out of jail. ..."
This is sick. At the same time, the author's sister, Emily Bazelon, another Jewish lawyer writer, was on PBS TV News supporting wild and unsubstantiated against Donald Trump and others. She had no mention of the possibility that he might be innocent, and seemed only concerned about the accusers feeling bad because their stories are questioned.
It is obvious that these feminist women have no actual concern for innocence or justice. They are just working to promote their political agendas.
RT reports:
Whether one agrees with Trump's idea to build a wall on the US-Mexico border or not, "he is at least looking for a solution," Putin said, while the proponents of the so-called liberal values are "not doing anything," insisting that everything is just fine even as unprecedented numbers of migrants come across their borders.
"So, the liberal idea has become obsolete. It has come into conflict with the interests of the overwhelming majority of the population."
The same thing is happening in Europe, the Russian president said, noting that other leaders he spoke with saying nothing can be done because there are laws.
"Well, change the laws!" he said.
Putin is right. The liberal idea has had a gone run, but now it is in conflict with the interests of the people.
The regular NY Times opinion columnists are not supposed to reveal their voting preferences, but usually it is obvious anyway. David Brooks has somehow made a second career pretending to represent Republicans on PBS TV and NPR Radio. They frequently have two guests giving political commentary, implying that one is the Democrat and one is the Republican. When asked about whether he is a Republican, he would coyly say that the NY Times does not allow him to say.
Today Brooks writes:
I could never in a million years vote for Donald Trump. So my question to Democrats is: Will there be a candidate I can vote for?
Apparently he is much more in agreement with Trump than the Democrat candidates.
So why does he hate Trump? I have read dozens of his columns on the subject, and here is the best explanation I can see. Trump is Jewish, and the tribe has made a collective decision to do everything to undermine Trump. Brooks is far too much of a dishonest creep to say this explicitly, but he fails to give any coherent arguments against Trump either.
It is not even that Trump ever does anything contrary to the Jews. But Jews like Brooks and the NY Times management firmly believe that the Jews should control politicians, and they don't control Trump. So they hate him.
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VOX breaks into the Aragonese institutions with force
VOX has been released with force and has confirmed the best predictions that the formation felt during the electoral campaign. Gets representation in both the Cortes de Aragón, entering with three deputies, and also in a Zaragoza City Council where he gets two councilors.
In the case of the regional elections, VOX has obtained the support of 6.08% of the voters, surpassing more long-lived formations such as PAR, which exceeds 5%, and also Izquierda Unida, with 3, 33% of the votes. In this way, it is installed as the sixth most voted force for the Cortes de Aragón.
This supposes the irruption of three deputies. On the part of Saragossa enter Santiago Morón, candidate for the Presidency of the DGA, and also Marta Fernández Martín. Complete the short list, from the list by Huesca, David Arranz Ballesteros, Madrid lawyer.
Known the results, Morón affirmed that to be the "first time" in which they concurred to the autonomic and municipal elections it is possible to be cataloged "like a success" the result. In this sense, stood out being present "in the five municipalities of the main towns of Aragon", obtaining also "a representation that will allow to have its own group in the new Aragonese parliament".
City Council of Zaragoza
Meanwhile, in the City Council of Zaragoza are two councilors that will have VOX in the legislature that is about to begin. Julio Calvo, candidate for mayor in these elections, accesses the new municipal corporation accompanied by number 2 on the list, Carmen Rouco.
Calvo already wanted to make clear his intentions of being able to reach a pact that allows to govern in Zaragoza to center-right, affirming that they were not going to present difficulties "at all" to reach the change "that the city needs".
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Achieving higher performance standards with flat roof designs
Daniel Bosworth, Design & Technical Manager at SIG Design and Technology, discusses how flat roofs on new-build residential projects can be designed to meet the demands of the Future Homes Standard with Architecture Today's Technical Editor John Ramshaw.
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Due to come into effect in 2025, the Future Homes Standard is designed to complement the Building Regulations, ensuring that all new homes produce 75-80 per cent less carbon emissions than those built under the current regulations. An interim target of reducing carbon emissions by 31 per cent is set for next year and will be delivered through changes to Part L, which will come into force in June 2022.
Maximising the performance of the building envelope will be critical in achieving these stringent new targets. So, what can be done with regards to the design and specification of flat roofs? What types of construction build-up and materials make the best choices? And what roofing details are critical to understand and resolve? Daniel Bosworth, Design & Technical Manager at SIG Design and Technology, in conversation with Architecture Today's Technical Editor John Ramshaw, answers these questions and more.
Private house in Chichester, West Sussex, designed by Bayside Architectural Design. The flat roof design comprises two elements: a raised green roof, which sits over the swimming pool and is supported by a bituminous membrane, as well as smaller lower roof linking the main house with the pool (ph: Adam Coupe)
How should architects approach the design/specification of thermally efficient flat roof structures?
At present, the best starting point for the roof fabric on a new-build domestic project in England is a U-value of 0.11 W/m²K. For refurbishment or extension work on existing houses, the recommended figure in England is of 0.18, but specifiers should really aim higher than this if they want to greatly improve the thermal performance of the roof. One potential issue relating to the betterment of U-values is the finished warm roof height. As insulation thicknesses increase so do achieved U-values, however the relationship is not linear i.e. you achieve less performance per millimetre of insulation the thicker the insulation becomes. This is shown in the graph below.
A typical flat roof with a U-value of 0.12 will require around 200mm of PIR insulation, so roof build-ups can quickly become fairly deep. This can have a knock-on effect in terms of achieving adequate door and window upstand heights, particularly where new roofs abut existing structures. In cases where roof depth is restricted, thermal modelling software can be used to boost U-values in other part of the building envelope, such as the walls and windows, to make up for any shortfall.
SIG Design and Technology's sister company SIG 360 can run SAP (standard assessment procedure) calculations for domestic projects. This is a free service if the sale of the insulation is guaranteed or is chargeable if not. Projects are examined on a case-by-case basis, and the company can also arrange for airtightness testing. In general, early engagement with SIG's technical team is recommended to avoid potential pitfalls and maximise the overall performance of the roof.
Designed to achieve a U-value of 0.18 W/m²K, the main flat roof is insulated with 150mm of Foamglas insulation laid on a plywood substrate (ph: Adam Coupe)
What is the best type of roof build-up for thermal performance?
Without a doubt it's warm roof construction in line with the recommendations of BS 6229:2018 (flat roofs with continuously supported flexible waterproof coverings). Unlike cold roofs, where the insulation is located between the joists, warm roofs facilitate a continuous, unbroken layer of insulation across the whole area above the deck. This is more efficient as it eliminates thermal bridging through the roof structure. Added to this, cold roof ventilation is often poorly designed and executed leading to interstitial condensation.
What type of insulation is preferable and why?
There are a number of different types of insulation available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Vacuum-insulated panels (VIPs) provide the best thermal performance while limiting the overall thickness of the roof build-up. A VIP insulated roof will be around half the depth of a standard PIR insulated structure to achieve the same U-value. The main draw back with VIPs is that they can be easily damaged on site, which can harm their insulating properties. For this reason, some manufacturers supply them as 'cassettes' wrapped in rigid PIR insulation, or they can be site installed with a layer of PIR above and below the panels.
PIR insulation is frequently the go-to option for reasons of cost-effectiveness, thermal efficiency, and availability. Furthermore, SIG can discuss the proposed roof system in relation to the SIG systems tested to BroofT4 fire rating. Rigid mineral wool boards have the added performance benefit of non-combustibility but are less thermally efficient and heavier than both PIR and VIPs. Foam glass board has a very high compressive strength but can be expensive. Like mineral wool board, it is non-combustible, but often has a combustible tissue-based facing.
Designed by Rick Mather Architects, the roof build-up on London's Centre Point House comprises IKO Ultra-Prevent waterproofing, tapered insulation, an IKO self-adhered vapour control layer, IKO primer and a concrete deck (ph: Terence Smith)
What about airtightness? Can and should this be designed into the flat roof?
Absolutely. SIG flat roof systems are fully sealed, using a combined air and vapour control layers (AVCL). This should always be sealed using the recommended method for each product and connected to AVLCs set in the roof upstands and abutments to ensure the building has continuous, unbroken airtight layer. Jointing laps need to carefully designed into the scheme and care taken to ensure product compatibility between adjoining AVCLs.
Are there other key details to consider in terms of improving U-value performance?
Insulation and airtightness are without doubt the most important factors, but specifiers should consider the entire building rather than just the roof. Obviously, the roof design should be as good as possible, but it is important to examine the performance of the glazing, walls, doors and other fabric elements to optimise the overall U-value.
For more information, please visit the SIG Design and Technology website.
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Spitlers Edge is a ridge running along the eastern edge of Anglezarke Moor, Chorley, Lancashire, England from Standing Stones Hill to Hordern Stoops.  The peak, complete with a cairn at , is the high point of the moorland. Redmonds Edge links Spitlers Edge to Great Hill and is paved.  As of 2017, there are plans to extend the paving along the length of Spitlers Edge - with funding secured from the Lancashire Environmental Fund and United Utilities.

Along the length of the edge is a stone wall of some historical importance - the boundary was built in 1841 as a relief measure to provide respite from the Hungry Forties, and is the parliamentary division boundary between Chorley and Blackburn. The name is derived from the fact that in mediaeval times, the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem used this route when travelling to their holdings in this district. The ridge provides the peaks that supply the source water to the River Yarrow.

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Adobe Lightroom is now on the Mac App Store
The first major Adobe app has arrived on the Mac App Store.
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The first major Adobe app to be available on the Mac App Store has finally arrived. Adobe Lightroom, one of the apps in its Creative Cloud suite, is now available for download. It was one of the applications Apple promised would be available through its platform when it introduced the newly redesigned Mac App Store, along with Office 365 and Live Studio from Snap Inc. Microsoft's office application suite made its way to the store earlier this year, marking the first time Apple has offered a bundle of software on Mac's application marketplace.
To be clear, Adobe already offers other products on the platform, but they're lighter versions of its major applications -- like Photoshop Elements instead of the full-feature Photoshop. You can use Lightroom for free for seven days, after which you'll have to pay a subscription fee of $10 a month to be able to keep accessing its features.
Like with Office 365, you'll be able to pay through Apple's services: you will be charged through your iTunes account after seven days, and you'll have to go to Account Settings and switch off auto-renew if you don't want to pay for access. Clearly, the biggest app makers are finally taking the Mac App Store seriously, and we might see more of them bring their offerings to the platform.
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Budget 2015 Economics: How the state ham mers the self-employed
By Brian Keegan Oct 19, 2014
Budget-speak: relief for some, but not the self-employed/
The tax system routinely charges more tax on self-employed people, like the USC, which they pay at a rate of 11 per cent to employees' 8 per cent.
It is perverse. Despite claims to the contrary, the package of tax cuts last Tuesday was oriented towards income earners in the middle range. Tax cuts don't help much if you're not paying much tax to start with. People at the average wage and a bit above were the real winners. Higher earners did not do quite as well. The minister re-engineered the universal social charge (USC) as a tax primarily aimed at the higher...
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Oil prices fell on Monday as the start to US sanctions against Iran's fuel exports was softened by waivers that will allow major buyers to still import Iranian crude, at least temporarily.
Front-month Brent crude futures LCOc1 were at $72.40 per barrel at 0332 GMT on Monday, down 43 cents, or 0.6 per cent from their last close.
US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures CLc1 were down 46 cents, or 0.7 per cent, at $62.68 a barrel.
Brent has lost more than 16 per cent in value since early October, while WTI has declined by more than 18 per cent since then, in part as hedge funds have cut their bullish wagers on crude to a one-year low by the end of October, data showed on Friday.
"Iranian exports and production had been declining steadily...Iranian exports show a decline of more than 1 million barrels per day (bpd) as of October from May," said Edward Bell of Emirates NBD bank.
Accordig to Reuters news agency, on the demand side, Bell warned that consumption may be slowing due to an economic slowdown, as seen in a sharp drop in refining profits.


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24: Opium Smoking
Many writers on Chinese topics delight to dwell upon the slow but sure destruction of morals, manners, and men, which is being gradually effected throughout the Empire by the terrible agency of opium. Harrowing pictures are drawn of once well-to-do and happy districts which have been reduced to know the miseries of disease and poverty by indulgence in the fatal drug. The plague itself could not decimate so quickly, or war leave half the desolation in its track, as we are told is the immediate result of forgetting for a few short moments the cares of life in the enjoyment of a pipe of opium. To such an extent is this language used, that strangers arriving in China expect to see nothing less than the stern reality of all the horrors they have heard described; and they are astonished at the busy, noisy sight of a Chinese town, the contented, peaceful look of China's villagers, and the rich crops which are so readily yielded to her husbandmen by many an acre of incomparable soil. Where, then, is this scourge of which men speak? Evidently not in the highways, the haunts of commerce, or in the quiet repose of far-off agricultural hamlets. Bent on search, and probably determined to discover something, our seeker after truth is finally conducted to an opium den, one of those miserable hells upon earth common to every large city on the globe. Here he beholds the vice in all its hideousness; the gambler, the thief, the beggar, and such outcasts from the social circle, meet here to worship the god who grants a short nepenthe from suffering and woe. This, then, is China, and travellers' tales are but too true. A great nation has fallen a prey to the insidious drug, and her utter annihilation is but an affair of time!
We confess, however, we have looked for these signs in vain; but our patience has been rewarded by the elucidation of facts which have led us to brighter conclusions than those so generally accepted. We have not judged China as a nation from the inspection of a few low opium-shops, or from the half dozen extreme cases of which we may have been personally cognizant, or which we may have gleaned from the reports of medical missionaries in charge of hospitals for native patients. We do not deny that opium is a curse, in so far as a large number of persons would be better off without it; but comparing its use as a stimulant with that of alcoholic liquors in the West, we are bound to admit that the comparison is very much to the disadvantage of the latter. Where opium kills its hundreds, gin counts its victims by thousands; and the appalling scenes of drunkenness so common to a European city are of the rarest occurrence in China. In a country where the power of corporal punishments is placed by law in the hands of the husband, wife-beating is unknown; and in a country where an ardent spirit can be supplied to the people at a low price, _delirium tremens_ is an untranslateable term. Who ever sees in China a tipsy man reeling about a crowded thoroughfare, or lying with his head in a ditch by the side of some country road? The Chinese people are naturally sober, peaceful, and industrious; they fly from intoxicating, quarrelsome samshoo, to the more congenial opium-pipe, which soothes the weary brain, induces sleep, and invigorates the tired body.
In point of fact, we have failed to find but a tithe of that real vice which cuts short so many brilliant careers among men who, with all the advantages of education and refinement, are euphemistically spoken of as addicted to the habit of "lifting their little fingers." Few Chinamen seem really to love wine, and opium, by its very price, is beyond the reach of the blue-coated masses. In some parts, especially in Formosa, a great quantity is smoked by the well-paid chair-coolies, to enable them to perform the prodigies of endurance so often required of them. Two of these fellows will carry an ordinary Chinaman, with his box of clothes, thirty miles in from eight to ten hours on the hottest days in summer. They travel between five and six miles an hour, and on coming to a stage, pass without a moment's delay to the place where food and opium are awaiting their arrival. After smoking their allowance and snatching as much rest as the traveller will permit, they start once more upon the road; and the occupant of the chair cannot fail to perceive the lightness and elasticity of their tread, as compared with the dull, tired gait of half an hour before. They die early, of course; but we have trades in civilised England in which a man thirty-six years of age is pointed at as a patriarch.
It is also commonly stated that a man who has once begun opium can never leave it off. This is an entire fallacy. There is a certain point up to which a smoker may go with impunity, and beyond which he becomes a lost man in so far as he is unable ever to give up the practice. Chinamen ask if an opium-smoker has the _yin_ or not; meaning thereby, has he gradually increased his doses of opium until he has established a _craving_ for the drug, or is he still a free man to give it up without endangering his health. Hundreds and thousands stop short of the _yin_; a few, leaving it far behind them in their suicidal career, hurry on to premature old age and death. Further, from one point of view, opium-smoking is a more self-regarding vice than drunkenness, which entails gout and other evils upon the third and fourth generation. Posterity can suffer little or nothing at the hands of the opium-smoker, for to the inveterate smoker all chance of posterity is denied. This very important result will always act as an efficient check upon an inordinately extensive use of the drug in China, where children are regarded as the greatest treasures life has to give, and blessed is he that has his quiver full.
Indulgence in opium is, moreover, supposed to blunt the moral feelings of those who indulge; and to a certain extent this is true. If your servant smokes opium, dismiss him with as little compunction as you would a drunken coachman; for he can no longer be trusted. His wages being probably insufficient to supply him with his pipe and leave a balance for family expenses, he will be driven to squeeze more than usual, and probably to steal. But to get rid of a writer or a clerk merely because he is a smoker, however moderate, would be much the same as dismissing an employe for the heinous offence of drinking two glasses of beer and a glass of sherry at his dinner-time. An opium-smoker may be a man of exemplary habits, never even fuddled, still less stupefied. He may take his pipe because he likes it, or because it agrees with him; but it does not follow that he must necessarily make himself, even for the time being, incapable of doing business. Wine and moonlight were formerly considered indispensables by Chinese bards; without them, no inspiration, no poetic fire. The modern poetaster who pens a chaste ode to his mistress's eyebrow, seeks in the opium-pipe that flow of burning thoughts which his forefathers drained from the wine-cup. We cannot see that he does wrong. We believe firmly that a moderate use of the drug is attended with no dangerous results; and that moderation in all kinds of eating, drinking, and smoking, is just as common a virtue in China as in England or anywhere else.[*]
[*] Sir Edmund Hornley, after nine years' service as chief judge of the Supreme Court at Shanghai, delivered an opinion on the anti- opium movement in the following remarkable terms:--"Of all the nonsense that is talked, there is none greater than that talked here and in England about the immorality and impiety of the opium trade. It is simply sickening. I have no sympathy with it, neither have I any sympathy with the owner of a gin-palace; but as long as China permits the growth of opium throughout the length and breadth of the land, taxes it, and pockets a large revenue from it,--sympathy with her on the subject is simply ludicrous and misplaced."--(J. W. Walker v. Malcolm, 28th April 1875.)
But the following extract from a letter to the _London and China Express_, of 5th July 1875, part of which we have ventured to reproduce in italics, surpasses, both in fiction and naivete, anything it has ever been our lot to read on either side of this much-vexed question:--"The fact is, that this tremendous evil is utterly beyond the control of politicians, or even philanthropists. Nothing but the divine power of Christian life can cope with it, and though this process may be slow, it is sure. Christian missions alone can deal with the opium traffic, now that it has attained such gigantic dimensions, and the despised missionaries are solving a problem which to statesmen is insoluble. Those, therefore, who recognise the evils of opium- smoking will most effectually stay the plague _by supporting Christian Protestant Missions in China_.--Yours faithfully,
"An Old Residenter in China.
"London, June 28, 1875."


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The Shark Pool (NFL Talk)
By Bucky86, July 29, 2013 in The Shark Pool (NFL Talk)
Rubi 245
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Fasano's absence had no effect on the way Andy Panda used Kelce. He's on my bench from here on out.
And as quickly as he's benched,he's back in with the injury to Dwayne Allen. C'mon Andy,throw the damn ball!
Faust 3,764
Kansas City Chiefs' offense blossoming under Andy Reid's watch
Excerpt (click on the link to see the video clip):
2) Travis Kelce has emerged as the centerpiece of K.C.'s passing game.
The presence of an ultra-athletic tight end has become a vital ingredient for elite offenses in today's NFL. Wily offensive coordinators are using the tight end as the queen on the chessboard, placing him in various spots to create mismatches and dictate coverage on the perimeter. As a former NFL tight ends coach, Reid certainly understands the nuances of the position and how to maximize a talented playmaker in the middle of the field.
In Kansas City, Reid has a budding superstar in Kelce. The second-year pro is averaging 12.8 yards per catch, having notched eight receptions of 20-plus yards this season. Although he's the team's second-leading receiver (just behind Dwayne Bowe in catches and yards), Kelce is unquestionably the focal point of the passing game. The 6-foot-5, 260-pounder is frequently Smith's primary read, and his ability to win between the hashes helps the quarterback string together completions to keep the offense in manageable situations. Kelce's combination of size, athleticism and ball skills makes him a huge asset on critical downs, particularly in the red zone.
Studying the All-22 Coaches Film on the Chiefs' offense, I was impressed with the way Kelce has been featured in the play-action passing game. Reid routinely sends his young tight end on vertical routes off play action, which allows him to sneak past linebackers lured to the line of scrimmage. This creates explosive plays for the Chiefs on high-percentage passes.
In our final play depiction just below, the Chiefs are aligned in an ace formation with Kelce positioned on the left side of the line. Reid has called a play-action pass with a flood concept on the perimeter. Kelce will run a sail route designed to exploit the void in the Seahawks' three-deep zone. On the route, Kelce makes a hard fake to the post before breaking to the corner away from the linebackers. With the run fake drawing Seattle's linebackers closer to the line of a scrimmage, Kelce slips into the open area for an easy 23-yard gain (TO VIEW THE PLAY, SCROLL LEFT TO RIGHT ON THE IMAGE BELOW):
The Chiefs rank near the bottom of the NFL in passing yards, but the team's aerial approach perfectly complements a blue-collar running game. With Kelce striking fear in opponents as a playmaker in the middle of the field, the Chiefs have just enough balance to move the ball consistently on elite defenses.
Edited November 19, 2014 by Faust
tunamelt warrior 27
Basically all of the above means that Kelce is a vaunted decoy. I don't know how else anyone could explain the complete lack of production. Put this guy on a team with a real QB, and you would have Gronk version 2.0
P.S.---thanks for the info, Faust. You do a good job with that, and I always read your posts!
MattFancy 2,197
Everyone thought after that NE game that this guy was going to be a beast the rest of the season. For some strange reason, they don't go to him enough. And it's not like they have other great WRs or anything. It really makes no sense.
packersfan 12,494
Says a lot about the Chiefs' passing game that the "centerpiece" of their passing attack has only topped 5 targets in a game three times the whole year and only once in the last six.
Da Gildz 148
So brutal to have this kind of talent hamstrung by Alex Smiths' lack of ability.
Reid's not helping this. One would think a TE would be a top target for a weak-armed QB like Smith - especially a TE with game-breaking ability. Absolutely and completely baffling how badly Kelce's been misused this season. I can see easing him into things early in the year but it's Week 12 now and he's clearly demonstrated that he's the only big-time threat on offense after Charles. I can't figure out why he's not getting 8-10 targets consistently every game.
Edited November 19, 2014 by packersfan
Agreed 100%. It's not like Smith has a great arm. You'd think Kelce would be his best friend on this short routes. We've seen Kelce's ability to run after the catch, so it makes no sense why they don't get him the ball and let him go. Bowe isn't scaring teams.
Dondante 271
It makes a little sense when you consider how much JC is involved in the passing game. As a Kelce owner It's certainly frustrating, though.
As a Kelce owner I've noticed several times this year The Chiefs will run a play action fake to a RB and Kelce will be downfield 30 yards,Smith will take a look but then dump off to the RB,on many of the plays Kelce was open by NFL standards. Smith seems to afraid to make a mistake. It looks like KC is playing it safe,whether by design or because of Smith. They are winning that way,no mistakes,solid defense,run the ball. Same formula Seattle used last year,except when the post season hits Smith is no Wilson and although their D is solid it's not lock down like Seattle's was last year. I forsee a playoff spot forAndy but a "one and done".
Edited November 19, 2014 by Rubi
steveski 264
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The team threw for 100 yards last week. Whether it's Smith or the coaching, that is why Kelce isn't doing anything. It's clear he's the most talented receiver on the team. He gets the most targets, yards, receptions and everything else, but there just aren't enough passes in that offense to make even 1 guy fantasy relevant.
Alex Smith is a game manager and not a passing QB. If they don't have to pass then they won't. Since the NFL is flukey, you never know when the Chiefs are going to get a big lead on a team and then they will abandon the passing game entirely. If you're a Kelce owner, then you need to have the Chiefs losing and for the running game to be held in check.
Charles is on pace for fewer than 40 receptions after catching 70 passes. His involvement in the passing game is way down compared to last season. That makes Kelce's lack of involvement even more baffling because Charles isn't the dominant figure in the passing game like he was last season.
Not to mention frustrating Charles owners too I'm sure.
He's certainly one of the most talented decoys in the league.
justinl 9
Thank god I'm not playing in a single ppr this season.
The thing with Kelce is that unless you have Gronk, Graham, and to a lesser extent lately, Thomas, you are pretty safe just starting Kelce every week b/c it's TE roulette each and every week.
Yeah he's really only had one game that was totally awful (Week 10) in PPR. Even last week wasn't horrible; it was just way under what was possible given the TE situation for KC and the strong matchup. But he's generally been a safe guy each week if you don't have one of the Elite Three. It's just so frustrating because you see all the talent and know so much more is possible and should be happening.
Mainevent 3
The Chiefs are 7-3. Must be doing something right... the only guy guarenteed touches is Charles. Probably frustrating to be an owner of Kelce/Bowe/Smith... but its tough to say the play calling has been bad, or the team has been mis-managed.
Defense is playing much better of late and Charles is special. Those are the keys. But watching the games and seeing how good Kelce is, I don't think it's unreasonable to expect him to be more involved so KC could be even better. That's especially true when you consider he is easily the best receiving option on the team. The Chiefs have two exceptional talents. One of them (Charles) is the foundation of everything they do offensively which is smart. The other (Kelce) often spends his Sundays doing a whole lot of nothing which in my opinion is really dumb regardless of what the record may indicate.
Ever 4
Sitting this week for Fleener. Best of luck.
God forbid Charles gets hurt, but that's about the only way I see Kelce being used more. Because of this I'll continue holding Davis and Kelce. But I won't confidently start him after his low production last week. If he didn't produce then, there's no reason for me to believe he will in any other matchup as-is.
BobbyLayne 7,162
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Probably have to roll him out tonight and sit Julius.
Rolling with him tonight with Allen banged up. Is 4-45-1 too much to ask for tonight?
RUSF18 3,253
Location:NYC
Sitting him as well and going with Fleener with Allen out like another upthread. Love the talent but they just don't throw enough. If he has an enormous game from my bench, so be it, I won't be second guessing the thought process.
matuski 3,918
I traded Gronk for him straight up after his big game and thinking gronk looked like a gimp out there. Maybe the worst trade Ive ever seen.
Somehow still in first so I guess I'll roll him out there the rest of the way.
Sir Psycho 41
Made the same offer to the Gronk owner but got rejected ?!?!?
I thank god everyday since then....
CentralPA 795
Rolling with Fleener in PPR but have no other choice in standard. Cross your fingers for a TD....hell i'd take 3+ receptions at this point.
Edited November 21, 2014 by CentralPA
I'll take it
Flipping a coin between Kelce/Bennett. I know the logical choice is Bennett but he's been pretty brutal in his own right.
FUBAR 3,037
Location:NorAl
stuck with him this week but if he doesn't perform, he'll ride the pine for Heath Miller ROS.
Illegal Pants Downfield 8
Location:Under there
Is 4-45-1 too much to ask for tonight?
You're expecting him to get 80% of his QB's total production?
Hu-Tang Clan 357
I have no choice since Olsen is on bye but I could see the 4-45-1 line for tonight.
Is Fasano playing? Not that it mattered much last week.
What is the over/under on Smith's yards thrown tonight? I'd guess 160-ish ?
Fasano officially "questionable".
Over/under on Smiths PY's -175.
That would give Kelce 57.5 yds,if he gets a TD,it's worth the start.
Geez 175. So yeah u need about 1/3 of his passing projection going to Kelce WITH a TD to be just a decent night.
I'm passing. Just a gross offense all together, outside of JC.
Depends on your other options,I have Allen out more than likely and Mal. Floyd as a potential "flex" option to Kelce. sooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Raider Nation 5,594
Location:@BackAftaThis
This guy is ####### useless!
rickyg 832
This guys isn't even part of the Chiefs' gameplan anymore. It's mind-boggling. Smith doesn't even look his way. He'd rather throw a fade to Jamal Charles or throw to de'anthony thomas, 2 shrimps, from 5 yards out of the endzone. Didn't even look at kelce.
Did Kelce bang Andy Reid's wife or something??
It's really that simple. Every week, the "breakout game!" predictions come. They obviously just don't see him as the weapon that we think he is.
I'm still bullish on him in dynasty but man he is killing me in redraft.
Very, very frustrating. I wouldn't even care if he was some bum. But it's painfully clear that he's a woefully underutilized talent.
Mister CIA 6,600
Nickname suggestion: The Spanish Inquisition.
jbradford787 20
Well, the Chiefs are trailing. You would think they might possibly begin to think about considering the idea of potentially getting the ball to Kelce more. Just maybe...
Andrew74 909
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No one expected this.
Ilov80s 20,580
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Why do I keep going back? I'm like a battered wife.
Alex Smith is just too awful to play anyone who's job it is to catch a ball from him. I wouldn't play Megatron with Alex Smith at the helm. He doesn't throw it more then 5 yds down the field. He makes Chad Pennington look like John Elway.
The thing is it's getting worse. A few weeks ago, he was producing. I added Mercedes Lewis this week, I hope he shows me enough to overtake the job
He's KILLING it in my point-per-block league!
pantherclub 1,677
Sweet Jesus Alex smith is putrid. This is the first time I have seen kc this year and he looks horrible.
He really is horrific. His only positive attribute is that he doesn't turn the ball over. But as far as making plays that even a decent QB should make I just dot see it. He gets bailed out by his defense and Jamal Charles constantly. He literally DOES NOT throw the ball further than 5 yards down field.
omg, a throw to Kelce. What an idea!!!
SameSongNDance 7,014
Pennington's career completion percentage is 66%. Alex Smith goes to bed at night and dreams of being able to dink and dunk like Chad Pennington. Chad Pennington ####s on Alex Smith.
Edited November 21, 2014 by SameSongNDance


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In honor of her distinguished career in news, CBS News president and senior ep Susan Zirinsky was presented last night with the 2020 Fourth Estate Award, the highest honor given by the National Press Club.
Here's the tribute video intro, with remarks provided by some of the news division's top on-air talent:
Erin Moriarty – Zirinsky, Z as we call her, rose to the occasion in a remarkable way. She was able to change an outdated culture almost overnight. Able to add diverse voices in front of the camera as well as behind the scenes. I've never been prouder to work for CBS News and the woman who runs it.
Bill Whitaker – If I were to ask what makes Zirinsky so special, well, her intelligence, energy and commitment, But this is Z, no three words are enough. So, let's add passion, warmth, humor, integrity, curiosity, leadership, dedication, strength and love, for journalism and journalists.
Richard Schlesinger – CBS News is her life. And because of that, our lives are much better, much richer, much more respected, and a little more zanier with a capital Z.
Scott Pelley – I've described Susan as one size too small for petite and the largest presence in any room – a presence defined by her courage, her integrity and fierce defense of all that journalists hold dear.
Tracy Smith –Now that's a leader, someone who shows you day in and day out, that she not only cares deeply about the stories and about the audience, she cares about you.
Gayle King – I always say she's five foot nothing, but she is mighty. There's a lot in that packaging.
Anthony Mason – She's done it all, but she's done it in style.
Norah O'Donnell – Not even Steve Jobs of Apple could have created something so small with so much power and with an everlasting battery life. Susan Zirinsky was Hollywood famous in her 30s when Holly Hunter played her in Broadcast News. She once jumped from a moving train to send footage of President Reagan's visit to Augusta, Georgia, all in time for the CBS Evening News where she was the first female senior producer.
Her life is a list of firsts, including the first female president of CBS News. But Z's life story is really about more than her many Emmys and Peabody Awards. It's about how she takes care of all of us. She's a great journalist because she cares, and she listens, and then she charges ahead with what is right. I once heard her say "I live on the edge of fear. I realize it is my most powerful life force." I just love that. Because I always thought the key to success was being fearless. What we learned from Z is take anything that stands in your way, or gives you doubt, and somehow make it your fuel. I've never had and never will a better boss.
Fast forward to 58 minutes into the video for Zirinsky's acceptance remarks, where she speaks about her journey from working as a part-time weekend desk assistant at CBS News Washington in 1972 (she was still in college at that time!), "learning from the legends like Walter Cronkite and rising through the ranks, Dan Rather, Lesley Stahl, Bill Plante, Rita Braver — a who's who of journalism."
She concludes by saying: "The nation is divided. More than 73 million people voted for the candidate not elected. In order to heal that divide, we as journalists have to report on fairly in order to understand what separates us as people, we have to understand what they're going through. Their beliefs, their guiding principles. We have to understand. We have to have empathy. To serve the American people, you have to ask the questions that get answers for all Americans. The most important thing we can do right now is get it right …"


Forty percent of the world's jobs could be done by machines in as soon as 15 years, according to a top expert on artificial intelligence (AI).
Kai Fu Lee, a pioneer in AI who also works in venture capital in China, told "60 Minutes" that a wide range of blue-collar and white-collar jobs will be overtaken by machines in the next two decades.
Although technologists and futurists have made similar predictions about when AI will start gobbling up jobs before, the truth is harder to pin down. Currently, most AI, which is what powers things like Apple's Siri and Google Home, is focused on relatively narrow tasks. Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) would, in theory, be a machine or software program that could deftly handle highly complex tasks like writing novels or performing surgeries.
Pelley asked Lee what such a stunning technological development could do to society.
In China, 70 percent of the country's population uses a smartphone for a range of routine practices and transactions, but Lee told Pelley that the U.S. is still China's main competitor when it comes to developing the full potential of AI.


Are buffalo wings the new new thing in London? We are seeing more and more Deep South inspired BBQ places springing up all over London. The Joint in Marylebone is one of those. Having started as a pop up in Brixton in 2012 by Warren Dean and Daniel Fiteni, it is now a grown up restaurant in Central London.
The place has that industrial chic cool factor with unfinished walls, exposed ducting, no frills and shared seating. It's like a teenager coming of age, loud, boisterous and in your face.
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The BBQ riblets and chicken wings were the best things on the menu. Another big seller is the pulled pork bun (also available as a wrap) is a very generous portion of meat in buns from Bad Boy Bakery in Brixton Prison. Was good but nothing on the ribs. The Beef Short rib is another good side order, good marinade, slow cooked til the meat falls off the bone.
The sides that came with the meat like fries, onion rings and corn on the cob were under seasoned and the chips soggy. Some tweaks needed there. Even though the menu is meat dominated, there are some vegetarian options too. Tip: Douse everything in the delicious spicy BBQ sauce that is on every table.
There is a very busy bar serving up some twists on old classic cocktails like Flippy Old Fashioned, served in these trendy Kilner jars. Brixton Brewery craft beers and a selection of wine is available too.
The Joint in Marylebone is great place for your fix of BBQ ribs and chicken wings without trekking to Brixton. Don't bring a date here, it's just not that kind of place. Fun and casual if you don't mind getting a bit grubby. A meal would cost less than £20 per head, great for a reasonably priced, casual night out.
Do go along, the chicken wings are amazing.


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Q: Buffer is not displaying on the map? As you can see on the screen shot below, I'm trying to create a 3 km buffer around the roads.
After clicking OK, the buffer is successfully created and added to the table of content but nothing shows or changes on the actual map.
Can anyone help me with it?

A: When you ran the Buffer tool you let the workspace to the Output Feature Class default to C:\Users\Cezar_ka\Documents\Default.gdb so you should be able to use the Catalog window to locate your roads_Buffer2 feature class to drag and drop it onto your map (or Table of Contents).
My recommendation would be to choose a specific workspace for your outputs rather than letting it default.
From your picture I cannot see whether the buffers created are missing or just behind the tool dialog but I suggest using Zoom To Layer to make sure that the buffers do exist somewhere.
This may be a problem of coordinate systems so check the Properties of your data frame to see whether all the Layers have the same coordinate system.  They do not have to but if they are not drawing in the same space it suggests that one or more of them may have the wrong coordinate system defined on it.
To simplify your problem start a new Blank Map and work with just a couple of layers while you sort this out.
If, when trying to drag and drop to the map or table of content nothing displays on the map but you get this error message:

the following data sources you added are missing spatial reference
  information. This data can be drawn in ArcMap, but cannot be projected

then review Georeferencing CAD Files and Creating Geodatabase where the correct advice is to use Project Define to apply a coordinate system to it.  The buffers having no coordinate system suggests that the feature class they were created from did not either so perhaps fix that instead, then simply buffer again.


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(Bloomberg) — Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners raised
14.7 billion kroner ($2.2 billion) for its second fund to invest
in clean-energy projects in Europe and North America.
The Copenhagen Infrastructure II K/S fund was backed by
PensionDanmark A/S, the European Investment Bank, SEB
Pensionsforsikring A/S and other institutional investors, the
firm said Thursday in an e-mailed statement.
CIP targets projects that hold long-term contracts with
industrial partners to deliver steady returns. Its new
renewables-infrastructure fund is the largest in Europe in the
past five years, said Angus McCrone, senior analyst for
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"Institutions are becoming more and more comfortable with
vehicles that enable them to access the stable cash flows
generated by renewable-energy projects," McCrone said. "Danish
institutions, as seen by the investor list for CIP II, are still
leading the way in this respect in Europe."
PFA Pension A/S and AP Pension Livsforsikrings A/S also
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