Preeti Sengupta (Tanushree Dutta) is an airhostess living in with her boyfriend Karan Malhotra (Rohit Roy). They share a nice 2BHK apartment in the northern suburbs of Mumbai and are befriended by their elderly neighbor Madhusudan Tanha (Anupam Kher), a struggling poet and lyricist. Tanha is a loner living with his only companion, a Persian cat whom he lovingly calls Shehzadi. Preeti is possessive and has issues with trust. When she mistakenly suspects her boyfriend to be unfaithful, she throws him out of the house but soon realizes she can't afford the payment on the apartment on her own. On the advice of a fellow airhostess, she advertises for a tenant to share her apartment. Enter Neha Bhardwaj (Neetu Chandra), a modest small-town girl asking for accommodation. Very impressed by her simplicity and respectfulness, Preeti believes she has found a perfect roommate. The two girls soon become close – their camaraderie leads them to even become companions.


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En droit canadien, une sûreté fédérale est une sûreté régie par une loi adoptée par le Parlement du Canada. Les sûretés fédérales sont  distinctes des sûretés de droit civil qui sont constituées en vertu des règles du Code civil du Québec.

De nombreuses lois fédérales créent des sûretés dans les domaines de la propriété intellectuelle, le droit des biens fédéral, le droit des biens autochtone, le droit agricole, le droit bancaire, le droit des sociétés ferroviaires et agroalimentaires, le droit de la faillite et le droit d'auteur. Parfois, les lois fédérales qui créent des sûretés fédérales ne le font pas de manière explicite, d'où l'intérêt pour le gouvernement fédéral de faire inventorier les sûretés fédérales par des experts juridiques.

Bibliographie
Fraser Milner Casgrain - Les sûretés fédérales. En ligne. Consulté le 2020-01-20

Droit au Canada
Droit des sûretés au Canada

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Quite simply: people are most dangerous when they have nothing to lose.
In 2009, 44 million Americans lived in poverty.
By 2010, 45 million barely had enough to eat.
They don't have much to lose, and they are armed.
American gun manufacturers (hundreds of them) are not only thriving, they are reaping record profits.
Hate, poverty, illiteracy, despair, fear and religion keep them in business. A school shooting may slow the giddy-up in their get-a-long for a moment—ah, but heck, it's all in a day's work. Next customer?
The description is a dead ringer for America's millions of impoverished young people.
Who would dare put a gun into the hands of people like that?
So, arms manufacturers hope for hate. They love hate. They pray for hate.
They especially like it when Americans make their case for them. Insisting they have a constitutional right and all. Gun manufacturers couldn't buy advertising that convincing.
Those fighting in Syria, Mexico, Iraq, Gaza and dozens of other places we never hear about—are carrying American-made guns. In some cases, like Afghanistan and Gaza, both sides are armed with weapons made in America.
Recruiting dissent, then selling dissenters arms. Now that's hitting the mark!
Weapons manufacturers won't be happy until every man and woman on the planet is shooting a gun, a missile or a drone at someone else.
Americas economy depends upon it.
As a result of American weapons dealers arming the world, Americans are now hated around the globe.
Countries that want us out and would like to force us to leave (like Pakistan) are armed with American weapons.
Our own weapons are killing us both at home and abroad.
After all, the Cannibal Nation wants other nations to cannibalize, too. Cha-Ching!
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Dear Leslie. I have often said that the right to bear arms needs to be seriously revised. If we are the law-abiding gun owners with weapons responsibly locked in cabinets…we are still the foolish victims of those who carry them in their pants..loaded and ready to solve their individual issues. We will never get rid of the guns. We will never end this madness…sick people with devastating thought processes and the tools to do horrific damage. Is there an answer? Thank you for reporting…and sharing.
Leslie, Americans DO have a constitutional right, as a core right enumerated by the founders of this great country. I own several guns, for a variety of reasons, and I don't "hate" anybody. I've never had a physical altercation with anyone in 52 years. However, if someone seriously threatens me, my family or innocent 3rd parties who can't defend themselves, I will never run away or just watch. It's part of the same belief that I joined a volunteer fire department 15 years ago, and it's the way our country was founded. God, family and country. Freedom from tyranny. This is the foundation.


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The Tolkien Forum
Forums > The Works of J.R.R. Tolkien > "The Hobbit" >
Nicol Williamson reading The Hobbit
Discussion in '"The Hobbit"' started by Merroe, Oct 7, 2018.
Merroe Active Member
No question here: just me sharing some information.
I got hold of the digitized version of said reading and here are some impressions just in case it would interest somebody.
With great results, the speaker simulated (many!) different voices to differentiate between characters in the story. I just loved his voices for the trolls and for Roäc, incidentally! His Gollum-rendering somewhat fell off, to my personal appreciation (very subjectively said). All the same it is expertly rendered; a pleasure to listen to. The technical quality is excellent, too.
On the downside, the recording (of a total size of 3h 33min) was announced as "abbreviated" as follows:
Nicol re-edited the original script for the abridgement, removing many occurrences of "he said", "she said", as he felt that an over-reliance on descriptive narrative would not give the desired effect.
That's not all that was eliminated though. The story was more abbreviated and canonic hardliners here won't like that.
A typical example where abbreviations lead to inconsistency? The feasts and lights of the wood-elves causing the Thorin Company to leave the path against earlier advice were omitted. Yet, after Bilbo saved the dwarves from the spiders, the spoken text mentioned Bilbo showing the dwarves the direction towards the earlier elf-fires... euh - which what?
Also, some smaller details (which I nevertheless quite liked) fell out. For example, when Bilbo jumped over Gollum on his way out of the Misty Mountains, I'm missing the line: "Indeed, had he known it, he only just missed cracking his skull on the low arch of the passage". There's a lot like this but I did not make systematic notes of those. That would have been difficult, while I was driving my car, incidentally.
No more bean-counting... here are my own quick conclusions for the interested among you:
If you've already read TH, if you like it and if you are familiar with it, then I'm confident that you will enjoy and appreciate Nicol Williamson's brilliant reading no less than I did. I recommend it if some fun is wanted behind a lonely steering wheel.
If you haven't read TH yet, you may still enjoy it... but you cannot really claim that you know TH after having heard it.
Excellent rendering by a great artist of vocal expression. That must be mentioned - definitely.
No "book-rape" like the TH movies: it's abbreviated, as said before, but with no abominations added, whatsoever.
PS - these audio files are offered for free nowadays.
Merroe, Oct 7, 2018
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Merroe said: ↑
Nicol re-edited the original script for the abridgement, removing many occurrences of "he said", "she said", as he felt that an over-reliance on descriptive narrative would not give the desired effect.
I noticed a few instances where he went back and forth saying:"he said/and they said" very fast, super fast, in a very funny way. It's a completely different experience than watching the movies, the movies are never going to match your imagination as you read or hear these. I did not have the expectations that people who read these books had when Fellowship of the Ring film came out, so i did not suffered the lack of details and accuracy here and there. It's pretty clear that no matter how much money and work done, movies can still get tomatoes thrown at, but i do love them regardless. So far, the audio book experience is the one that immerses me the most.
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what language is this and where does the sentence come from?
I will try :) Shoot... :)
Alla! Hoping someone could help me with the pronunciation of a phrase. I'm deaf and i'm struggling to find the written guides anywhere!
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I everyone! LOTR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gA-EbfV9A4 "Jose Marques Impressions"
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Date tonight, wish me luck <3
TH as a comic strip
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Q: No toma ni imprime la matriz declarada C mi problema es el siguiente, no se por que no me toma la matriz como la declaro 3x3 me toma e imprime como si fuera un arreglo común, espero que me puedan ayudar. Muchas gracias!
int main() {

    int mat [3][3];
    int i, x;

    printf("Ingresa el contenido de la matriz: \n");

    for(i=0; i<3; i++) {
        for(x=0; i<3;i++) {

            scanf("%d", &mat[i][x]);

        }
    }

    for(int i=0; i<3; i++) {
        for(int x=0; i<3;i++) {
            printf("%d \t",mat[i][x]);

        }
        printf("\n");
    }

    return 0;
}

A: Antes que nada tu error está en que en el segundo for comparas la primera variable y la incrementas, causando un compartamiento erroneo.
Cabe mencionar que en un for no puedes declarar y establecer una variable, ANSI C no lo permite, primero debes definirla e inicializarla en el for.
#include <stdio.h>
int main()
{
    int i,j, matriz[3][3]; // ANSI C impide declarar variables dentro de un for

    puts("Ingresa el contenido de la matriz");

    for (i = 0; i < 3; i++) {
        for (j = 0; j < 3; j++) { // nota que se debe incrementar j y no i
            scanf("%d", &matriz[i][j]);
        }
    }

    for(i = 0; i < 3; i++) {
        for(j = 0; j < 3; j++) { // lo mismo, se incrementa j y no i
            printf("%d \t",matriz[i][j]);
        }
        puts("");
    }

    return 0;
}

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Former CMS Counsel Agnieszka Ziolek has joined Deloitte Legal's Banking & Finance team as a Partner in Warsaw.
Ziolek specializes in funding and financial restructuring, including replacement capital and bond issuance transactions, as well as restructuring processes, bankruptcies, and investments in distressed assets. She spent the past seven years at CMS, with previous experience at both White & Case (four years) and WKB Wiercinski, Kwiecinski, Baehr (one and a half years). She is a graduate of the University of Warsaw and obtained an LL.M. in 2007 from the University of Cambridge.
"We are very pleased that Agnieszka has jointed our ranks," commented Deloitte Legal Partner Zbigniew Korba. "Her experience, great expertise, energy, and understanding of the challenges faced by financial institutions are sure to contribute to a more dynamic development of Deloitte Legal's services in this important area."


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Amathole Municipal Manager a clear case of Cadre Deployment
Issued by Nqaba Bhanga, MPL
DA Eastern Cape Provincial Leader
Today the Democratic Alliance has opened a case against Amathole District Municipal Manager, Thandekile Mnyimba, for allegedly making fraudulent representations regarding his senior qualifications when applying for his job.
Mnyimba has long been a thorn in the side of good governance and is a clear example of everything that is wrong with the ANC's cadre deployment programme.
It has come to light that the senior certificate which Mnyimba allegedly provided to the Amathole District Municipality when he applied for the position in 2017, and which the Amathole District Municipality allegedly has on file, contains glaring errors relating to his identity number, which starts with 1992. The document also indicates that the certificate was issued in 1992, the same year that Mnyimba was allegedly born.
See certificate
Should it be found that Mnyimba has falsified his certificate, not only has he contravened National Qualifications Framework Act 12 of 2019, he has also defrauded the people of Amathole out of R2.3 million per annum by drawing a salary to which he is simply not entitled.
As far back as 2012, the Western Cape High Court found that Mnyimba, who had then just been appointed as Oudshoorn Municipal Manager, was not qualified for the position and declared his appointment null and void.
Serious questions have to be asked about the vetting process conducted by the Amathole District Municipality when doing their due diligence, when they appointed Mnyimba back in 2017, and when they decided to reappoint him this year.
Back when Mnyimba was initially appointed to the position, the DA pointed out that the man did not meet the prerequisite skills set out in the Municipal Management Finance Áct and raised concerns about his fraudulent qualifications.
This is a clear case of the ANC deciding to appoint an individual to a position of power, who clearly does not belong there, putting their own self-interests above those of the people they are meant to serve.
It is no surprise that the municipality is in the state it is in, or that just last week Mnyimba was handed a three-month suspended sentence for ignoring a court order after being dragged to court by Amathole employees.
The DA will continue to fight for the end of cadre deployment and ensure that people are appointed based on their ability to do the work, not their political connections.
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"""
Violin 7000 Series All-Flash Array Volume Driver

Provides fibre channel specific LUN services for V7000 series flash
arrays.

This driver requires Concerto v7.0.0 or newer software on the array.

You will need to install the Violin Memory REST client library:
sudo pip install vmemclient

Set the following in the cinder.conf file to enable the VMEM V7000
Fibre Channel Driver along with the required flags:

volume_driver=cinder.volume.drivers.violin.v7000_fcp.V7000FCDriver

NOTE: this driver file requires the use of synchronization points for
certain types of backend operations, and as a result may not work
properly in an active-active HA configuration.  See OpenStack Cinder
driver documentation for more information.
"""

from oslo_log import log as logging

from cinder import exception
from cinder.i18n import _, _LE, _LI
from cinder import interface
from cinder import utils
from cinder.volume import driver
from cinder.volume.drivers.san import san
from cinder.volume.drivers.violin import v7000_common
from cinder.zonemanager import utils as fczm_utils

import socket

LOG = logging.getLogger(__name__)

@interface.volumedriver
class V7000FCPDriver(driver.FibreChannelDriver):
    """Executes commands relating to fibre channel based Violin Memory arrays.

    Version history:
        1.0 - Initial driver
    """

    VERSION = '1.0'

    # ThirdPartySystems wiki page
    CI_WIKI_NAME = "Violin_Memory_CI"

    def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
        super(V7000FCPDriver, self).__init__(*args, **kwargs)
        self.gateway_fc_wwns = []
        self.stats = {}
        self.configuration.append_config_values(v7000_common.violin_opts)
        self.configuration.append_config_values(san.san_opts)
        self.common = v7000_common.V7000Common(self.configuration)
        self.lookup_service = fczm_utils.create_lookup_service()

        LOG.info(_LI("Initialized driver %(name)s version: %(vers)s"),
                 {'name': self.__class__.__name__, 'vers': self.VERSION})

    def do_setup(self, context):
        """Any initialization the driver does while starting."""
        super(V7000FCPDriver, self).do_setup(context)

        self.common.do_setup(context)
        self.gateway_fc_wwns = self._get_active_fc_targets()

        # Register the client with the storage array
        fc_version = self.VERSION + "-FCP"
        self.common.vmem_mg.utility.set_managed_by_openstack_version(
            fc_version)

    def check_for_setup_error(self):
        """Returns an error if prerequisites aren't met."""
        self.common.check_for_setup_error()
        if len(self.gateway_fc_wwns) == 0:
            raise exception.ViolinInvalidBackendConfig(
                reason=_('No FCP targets found'))

    def create_volume(self, volume):
        """Creates a volume."""
        self.common._create_lun(volume)

    def create_volume_from_snapshot(self, volume, snapshot):
        """Creates a volume from a snapshot."""
        self.common._create_volume_from_snapshot(snapshot, volume)

    def create_cloned_volume(self, volume, src_vref):
        """Creates a clone of the specified volume."""
        self.common._create_lun_from_lun(src_vref, volume)

    def delete_volume(self, volume):
        """Deletes a volume."""
        self.common._delete_lun(volume)

    def extend_volume(self, volume, new_size):
        """Extend an existing volume's size."""
        self.common._extend_lun(volume, new_size)

    def create_snapshot(self, snapshot):
        """Creates a snapshot."""
        self.common._create_lun_snapshot(snapshot)

    def delete_snapshot(self, snapshot):
        """Deletes a snapshot."""
        self.common._delete_lun_snapshot(snapshot)

    def ensure_export(self, context, volume):
        """Synchronously checks and re-exports volumes at cinder start time."""
        pass

    def create_export(self, context, volume, connector):
        """Exports the volume."""
        pass

    def remove_export(self, context, volume):
        """Removes an export for a logical volume."""
        pass

    @fczm_utils.add_fc_zone
    def initialize_connection(self, volume, connector):
        """Allow connection to connector and return connection info."""

        LOG.debug("Initialize_connection: initiator - %(initiator)s  host - "
                  "%(host)s wwpns - %(wwpns)s",
                  {'initiator': connector['initiator'],
                   'host': connector['host'],
                   'wwpns': connector['wwpns']})

        self.common.vmem_mg.client.create_client(
            name=connector['host'], proto='FC', fc_wwns=connector['wwpns'])

        lun_id = self._export_lun(volume, connector)

        target_wwns, init_targ_map = self._build_initiator_target_map(
            connector)

        properties = {}
        properties['target_discovered'] = True
        properties['target_wwn'] = target_wwns
        properties['target_lun'] = lun_id
        properties['initiator_target_map'] = init_targ_map

        LOG.debug("Return FC data for zone addition: %(properties)s.",
                  {'properties': properties})

        return {'driver_volume_type': 'fibre_channel', 'data': properties}

    @fczm_utils.remove_fc_zone
    def terminate_connection(self, volume, connector, **kwargs):
        """Terminates the connection (target<-->initiator)."""

        self._unexport_lun(volume, connector)

        properties = {}

        if not self._is_initiator_connected_to_array(connector):
            target_wwns, init_targ_map = self._build_initiator_target_map(
                connector)
            properties['target_wwn'] = target_wwns
            properties['initiator_target_map'] = init_targ_map

        LOG.debug("Return FC data for zone deletion: %(properties)s.",
                  {'properties': properties})

        return {'driver_volume_type': 'fibre_channel', 'data': properties}

    def get_volume_stats(self, refresh=False):
        """Get volume stats.

        If 'refresh' is True, update the stats first.
        """
        if refresh or not self.stats:
            self._update_volume_stats()
        return self.stats

    @utils.synchronized('vmem-export')
    def _export_lun(self, volume, connector=None):
        """Generates the export configuration for the given volume.

        :param volume:  volume object provided by the Manager
        :param connector:  connector object provided by the Manager
        :returns: the LUN ID assigned by the backend
        """
        lun_id = ''
        v = self.common.vmem_mg

        if not connector:
            raise exception.ViolinInvalidBackendConfig(
                reason=_('No initiators found, cannot proceed'))

        LOG.debug("Exporting lun %(vol_id)s - initiator wwpns %(i_wwpns)s "
                  "- target wwpns %(t_wwpns)s.",
                  {'vol_id': volume['id'], 'i_wwpns': connector['wwpns'],
                   't_wwpns': self.gateway_fc_wwns})

        try:
            lun_id = self.common._send_cmd_and_verify(
                v.lun.assign_lun_to_client,
                self._is_lun_id_ready,
                "Assign SAN client successfully",
                [volume['id'], connector['host'],
                 "ReadWrite"],
                [volume['id'], connector['host']])

        except exception.ViolinBackendErr:
            LOG.exception(_LE("Backend returned err for lun export."))
            raise

        except Exception:
            raise exception.ViolinInvalidBackendConfig(
                reason=_('LUN export failed!'))

        lun_id = self._get_lun_id(volume['id'], connector['host'])
        LOG.info(_LI("Exported lun %(vol_id)s on lun_id %(lun_id)s."),
                 {'vol_id': volume['id'], 'lun_id': lun_id})

        return lun_id

    @utils.synchronized('vmem-export')
    def _unexport_lun(self, volume, connector=None):
        """Removes the export configuration for the given volume.

        :param volume:  volume object provided by the Manager
        """
        v = self.common.vmem_mg

        LOG.info(_LI("Unexporting lun %s."), volume['id'])

        try:
            self.common._send_cmd(v.lun.unassign_client_lun,
                                  "Unassign SAN client successfully",
                                  volume['id'], connector['host'], True)

        except exception.ViolinBackendErr:
            LOG.exception(_LE("Backend returned err for lun export."))
            raise

        except Exception:
            LOG.exception(_LE("LUN unexport failed!"))
            raise

    def _update_volume_stats(self):
        """Gathers array stats and converts them to GB values."""
        data = {}
        total_gb = 0
        free_gb = 0
        v = self.common.vmem_mg.basic
        array_name_triple = socket.gethostbyaddr(self.configuration.san_ip)
        array_name = array_name_triple[0]

        phy_devices = v.get("/batch/physicalresource/physicaldevice")

        all_devices = [x for x in phy_devices['data']['physical_devices']]

        for x in all_devices:
            if socket.getfqdn(x['owner']) == array_name:
                total_gb += x['size_mb'] // 1024
                free_gb += x['availsize_mb'] // 1024

        backend_name = self.configuration.volume_backend_name
        data['volume_backend_name'] = backend_name or self.__class__.__name__
        data['vendor_name'] = 'Violin Memory, Inc.'
        data['driver_version'] = self.VERSION
        data['storage_protocol'] = 'fibre_channel'
        data['reserved_percentage'] = 0
        data['QoS_support'] = False
        data['total_capacity_gb'] = total_gb
        data['free_capacity_gb'] = free_gb
        for i in data:
            LOG.debug("stat update: %(name)s=%(data)s",
                      {'name': i, 'data': data[i]})

        self.stats = data

    def _get_active_fc_targets(self):
        """Get a list of gateway WWNs that can be used as FCP targets.

        :param mg_conn:  active XG connection to one of the gateways
        :returns:  list of WWNs in openstack format
        """
        v = self.common.vmem_mg
        active_gw_fcp_wwns = []

        fc_info = v.adapter.get_fc_info()
        for x in fc_info.values():
            active_gw_fcp_wwns.append(x[0])

        return active_gw_fcp_wwns

    def _get_lun_id(self, volume_name, client_name):
        """Get the lun ID for an exported volume.

        If the lun is successfully assigned (exported) to a client, the
        client info has the lun_id.

        :param volume_name:  name of volume to query for lun ID
        :param client_name:  name of client associated with the volume
        :returns: integer value of lun ID
        """
        v = self.common.vmem_mg
        lun_id = None

        client_info = v.client.get_client_info(client_name)

        for x in client_info['FibreChannelDevices']:
            if volume_name == x['name']:
                lun_id = x['lun']
                break

        if lun_id:
            lun_id = int(lun_id)

        return lun_id

    def _is_lun_id_ready(self, volume_name, client_name):
        """Get the lun ID for an exported volume.

        If the lun is successfully assigned (exported) to a client, the
        client info has the lun_id.

        :param volume_name:  name of volume to query for lun ID
        :param client_name:  name of client associated with the volume
        :returns: Returns True if lun is ready, False otherwise
        """

        lun_id = -1
        lun_id = self._get_lun_id(volume_name, client_name)
        if lun_id is None:
            return False
        else:
            return True

    def _build_initiator_target_map(self, connector):
        """Build the target_wwns and the initiator target map."""
        target_wwns = []
        init_targ_map = {}

        if self.lookup_service:
            dev_map = self.lookup_service.get_device_mapping_from_network(
                connector['wwpns'], self.gateway_fc_wwns)

            for fabric_name in dev_map:
                fabric = dev_map[fabric_name]
                target_wwns += fabric['target_port_wwn_list']
                for initiator in fabric['initiator_port_wwn_list']:
                    if initiator not in init_targ_map:
                        init_targ_map[initiator] = []
                    init_targ_map[initiator] += fabric['target_port_wwn_list']
                    init_targ_map[initiator] = list(
                        set(init_targ_map[initiator]))

            target_wwns = list(set(target_wwns))

        else:
            initiator_wwns = connector['wwpns']
            target_wwns = self.gateway_fc_wwns
            for initiator in initiator_wwns:
                init_targ_map[initiator] = target_wwns

        return target_wwns, init_targ_map

    def _is_initiator_connected_to_array(self, connector):
        """Check if any initiator wwns still have active sessions."""
        v = self.common.vmem_mg

        client = v.client.get_client_info(connector['host'])

        if len(client['FibreChannelDevices']):
            # each entry in the FibreChannelDevices array is a dict
            # describing an active lun assignment
            return True
        return False

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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MR. TOPHAT & ROBYN TEAM UP ON 'TRUST ME'
It's out in January via Smalltown Supersound...
Swedish house maestro Mr. Tophat and pop princess Robyn have come together for 'Trust Me' — a three-track EP of dark disco set for release...
The Sound Of: Me Me Me
Though a clear reflection of his taste in music, Newcastle's Me Me Me label isn't all about its founder, Man Power. Alongside a mix from its hard-to-define and easy-to-love catalogue, the DJ and producer tells Kristan J Caryl about the imprint's focus on bringing artists together
"There's nothing quite like the collapse of society to make you contemplate how self-interested you may have been," says Man Power in the first week...
Kaidi Tatham: trust the process
With a discography that spans jazz, broken beat, hip-hop and soul, Kaidi Tatham's influence on UK music is untold, but often under-appreciated. With his new album, 'Don't Rush The Process', he's stepping into the spotlight like never before. Sam Walton speaks to him about escaping pigeonholes, learning by ear, and looking for the 'ouch' moment in music
On a Saturday lunchtime somewhere in Belfast, Kaidi Tatham — DJ, producer, multi-instrumentalist and one-time member of influential production crew Bugz In The Attic —...
Krust: disrupting the pattern
Legendary drum & bass producer Krust's first album in 14 years sees him foregrounding cinematic atmospheres, but not at the expense of his junglist roots...
The moment he saw the classic hip-hop film Wild Style, Kirk Thompson knew he wanted to be involved in music. From the age of 14...
DILLON FRANCIS: ME, MYSELF & I
Dillon Francis steps further into the spotlight with the release of his debut album, 'Money Sucks, Friends Rule'...
It's the cusp of fall in Los Angeles, and one of the hottest days of the year. The air is thick and heavy; its weight...
Jamal Edwards' mother confirms cause of death, launches trust in his honour
Jamal Edwards' mother has shared a statement about her son's cause of death.
Speaking publicly for the first time since a family statement confirmed the...
Diplo on Rihanna: "She's the truest artist that we have in this era right now"
The feud that really never was...
Diplo offered major support of Rihanna during a recent interview. Following April reports of a minor dispute with the songstress, Diplo said of Rihanna: "She's...
STREAM NEW GOLD PANDA EP
Listen to 'Trust EP' here!
Never one to shy away from a future-thinking release, Gold Panda is set to release his fifth, the 'Trust EP' on vinyl this March on NOTOWN...
VTSS announces new EP, 'Projections', on Ninja Tune's Technicolour imprint
"I felt free for the first time to do what I wanna do," she says
VTSS has announced a new EP, 'Projections', set for release on Ninja Tune's Technicolour imprint.
The Poland-born, London-based producer will release the six-track EP, her...
LISTEN TO GILLES PETERSON'S HISTORY OF BRISTOL'S MUSICAL UNDERGROUND SHOW
Listen back to the BBC Radio 6 segment
UK music icon Gilles Peterson recently teamed up with D&B legend DJ Krust, to host a special one-off radio segment on the Bristol underground music...
Coachella demands UK charity to change their festival name
The festival will raise funs for the MS Trust
Coachella has forced a UK charity to change its forthcoming festival name.
Following the announcement of The Multiple Sclerosis Trust's Couch-ella festival, the charity's chief...
Get To Know: IAMDDB
From: Manchester, UK
For fans of: Little Simz, Erykah Badu, Levelz
Three tunes: 'Urban Jazz', 'Shade', 'Pause'
"I never looked at music as a business," nods IAMDDB, the part-Portuguese, part-Angolan and ALL Mancunian breakthrough star. "Music is my therapy. It's my place...
Jamal Edwards tribute performance to feature Little Simz, Jorja Smith, Mahalia, more
Little Simz, Jorja Smith, Mahalia and Max Cyrus are set to present special performances next week in honour of the late SBTV founder Jamal Edwards...
CHECK OUT JANUARY'S KILLER TUNES
Massive bangers landing this month...
Mr. Tophat feat. Robyn
'Trust Me EP'
Small Supersound
Swirling, heady beatnick nu-disco from newly-formed house/pop tagteam Mr. Tophat and Robyn, 'Trust Me' is the...
Brian Eno says NFTs let artists "become little capitalist assholes"
"NFTs seem to me just a way for artists to get a little piece of the action from global capitalism"
Brian Eno has weighed in on the ongoing debate around NFTs, and it's safe to say he's not a fan.
Various artists, influencers and celebrities...


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Vitamin D3 deficiency is a very serious condition, although it is not discussed very often. You receive this vitamin primarily from exposure to the sun. You don't need to be outside that much, but getting sunlight every day is important to maintaining your D3 levels. And it's not as if failing to go outside will simple make you pale: Rather, a D3 deficiency can have serious consequences, ranging from osteoporosis to cancer. Luckily, there are symptoms you can pay attention to early on to make sure these more dangerous conditions don't present themselves.
If you don't get enough vitamin D3 in your system, you can develop high blood pressure, which wreaks havoc on your health and could shorten your life if not properly controlled. If you have high blood pressure, schedule some time out in the sun to make sure that your body can absorb both vitamin D and calcium properly.
Feeling depressed is another possible symptom of a vitamin D3 deficiency. A lack of sunlight can negatively impact your mood, making you feel down and hopeless, even if you're in a good position in your life.
Along with depression, chronic fatigue is another symptom of a lack of vitamin D3. Without this essential vitamin, you'll feel drained and lethargic--as if even the simplest of tasks is just too much to handle. Related conditions like fibromyalgia can also occur, and your muscles can feel weak and strained.
A lack of vitamin D3 can also cause severe bone pain, especially at the joints where the muscles connect to the bones. This can be debilitating; see your doctor right away to receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.


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With local shops and cafes at your doorstep, a parking station directly across the street and a short walk to North Sydney station, this suite ticks all the boxes. Recent refurbishment includes freshly painted, new air conditioning and new floor coverings can be installed to your preference.
- Newly installed independent air-conditioning.
- New floor coverings can be installed to your preference.
A great opportunity for many different business uses.
* GST not currently applicable.


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What's your advantages and order process? Is there any MOQ required?
How is the warranty of the products quality control?
Yes, we could offer the sample for free charge but do not pay the cost of freight, and the purpose of sending samples to you for checking our products quality and technology process.
How could be the procedure if I need make the prototype?
If you have drawings or samples, please feel free to send us, and tell us your special requirements such as material, tolerance, surface treatments and the amount you need.
How do you ship the products? How long is your delivery time?
As for the sample making, generally it is about 5~10 days, but it is according to quantity and products complicated.We could ship them by DHL, EMS etc. As for the big order to produce products, we will ship them by FOB, the delivery time is based on the country you would like to ship, but the approximate days is about 25 days.
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Ferrari Modulo – samochód koncepcyjny/supersportowy zaprezentowany w 1970 roku na Geneva Motor Show.
Projekt stworzono w 1967. Pojazd został skonstruowany przez Ferrari i Pininfarina. Zamontowano w nim drzwi drzwi kokpitowe takie jak w Maserati Birdcage 75th i Saab Aero-X. Do napędu użyto jednostki V12 60° 5,0 l DOHC 48V generującą moc maksymalną 550 KM. Wysokość samochodu wynosi 934 mm, szerokość 2048 mm, rozstaw osi 2400 mm, a długość 4480 mm. Typ nadwozia to 1-drzwiowe coupé. Układ zasilania oparty jest na wtrysku paliwa Lucas.

Dane techniczne

Silnik
 V12 5,0 l 48V DOHC
 Paliwo: Lucas, wtrysk
 Moc maksymalna: 550 KM

Osiągi
 Prędkość maksymalna: 360 km/h
 Przyspieszenie: b/d

Galeria obrazów

Linki zewnętrzne
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Q: Grails 3: Unit Testing Interceptors: Doesn't halt in interceptor For demo purposes I have set up a fresh grails application with these files:
class HalloController {

    def index() {
        String heading = request.getAttribute("heading")
        render "${heading}"
    }
}

class HalloInterceptor {

    boolean before() {
        request.setAttribute("heading", "halloechen") // *** set breakpoint here***
        true
    }

    boolean after() { true }

    void afterView() {
        // no-op
    }
}

When I got to http://localhost:8080/hallo "halloechen" gets printed as this was set as an request attribute in the interceptors before() method, just like I wanted it to be.
Now I want to have a unit test for the interceptor:

class HalloInterceptorSpec extends Specification implements InterceptorUnitTest<HalloInterceptor> {

    def setup() {
    }

    def cleanup() {

    }

    void "Test hallo interceptor matching"() {
        when:"A request matches the interceptor"
            withRequest(controller:"hallo")

        then:"The interceptor does match"
            interceptor.doesMatch() && request.getAttribute("heading") == "halloechen"
    }
}

This test fails as the heading attribute does not get set to the request (which is a mocked request anyway). In fact, when running the unit test it seems as the interceptor doesn't even get called. I have set a breakpoint in the before() method and when debugging the test I never get there. Which is odd because I would expect a Interceptor test to call the interceptor at least.
I know I could rewrite the test as described here but my point is that the interceptor doesn't get called at all.
Is that right? Another thing: calling getModel() in the test alway returns null. How do I get the model in my test?

A: The trick for me was calling the interceptors before() method myself:

import grails.testing.web.interceptor.InterceptorUnitTest
import spock.lang.Specification

class HalloInterceptorSpec extends Specification implements InterceptorUnitTest<HalloInterceptor> {

    def setup() {
    }

    def cleanup() {

    }

    void "Test hallo interceptor matching"() {
        when: "A request matches the interceptor"
        withRequest(controller: "hallo")
        interceptor.before()

        then: "The interceptor does match"
        interceptor.doesMatch() && request.getAttribute("heading") == "halloechen"
    }
}

A: You need to use the withInterceptors method instead of the withRequest - withRequest only validates matching or not - so the interceptor is never actually ran.
From the docs:
withInterceptors:

You can use the withInterceptors method to execute code within the
  context of interceptor execution. This is typically done to call controller actions that rely on behavior from interceptors.

https://testing.grails.org/latest/guide/index.html

A: If this persist with withInterceptors it's probably because of https://github.com/grails/grails-testing-support/issues/29
A workaround is by adding a fake "loading interceptors test" before the real ones:
    void "Fake test to load interceptor"() {
        // this is necessary because of this: https://github.com/grails/grails-testing-support/issues/29
        given:
            def controller = (PostController) mockController(PostController)

        when:
            withInterceptors(controller: 'post') { true }

        then:
            true
    }


When the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced their decision to look at the behaviour of bailiffs last April, they said it would address "lingering concerns over aggressive behaviour by minority of bailiffs". New research published today by Citizens Advice and StepChange suggests this was staggering understatement of the problem.
Bailiffs have significant power over people in debt, who include some of the most vulnerable in society. They can enter your house, go through your drawers, take your possessions. But with this power comes very little oversight.
But these rules have never been enforced, making them effectively meaningless. Citizens Advice has seen a 24% increase in bailiff problems since the 2014 regulations came into effect.
That's why a coalition of debt and anti-poverty charities came together last year under the banner of 'Taking Control' to campaign for meaningful and lasting reform. They are being joined by a growing number of MPs from across the House who agree that the only solution is an independent regulator.
There's a real urgency around this.
According to new polling by YouGov for Citizens Advice and StepChange, nearly a third of the 2.2million people who were contacted by a bailiff in the last two years saw rules being broken.That's the equivalent of one person every minute being forced to deal with a rule-breaking bailiff.
Two in five people contacted by bailiffs experienced aggression or intimidation. One in 10 had goods they needed for work removed, for example tools or a vehicle.Both of these are in clear violation of the 2014 rules.
These figures make it clear that the problem is not one of a few bad apples. The bailiff industry is out of control, and is causing misery for thousands of people up and down the country every day.
Meanwhile people affected by debt collectors who flout the rules, such as forcing entry or taking away the tools of someone's trade and their means to make a living, face an opaque and confusing complaints system.
The relevant route for people's complaints are often dependent on their specific circumstances and the type of bailiff that they are dealing with. Often, the only independent way for them to hold bailiffs to account is to take them to court. For people facing financial hardship and the additional stress of aggressive enforcement, this can be an almost impossible system to navigate.
There is no reasonable explanation as to why an industry which carries out the sensitive work that bailiffs do, and which has so many interactions with people in financial difficulty – many of whom are vulnerable – operates without an independent regulator.
The problems associated with the bailiff industry are well-established and yet still remain unresolved. And with people across the country increasingly struggling to cover their household bills, these are problems that will not be going away anytime soon.
More than six months after it was announced, the MoJ's 'call for action' has still not materialised, and Justice Minister Lucy Frazer's promise that "aggressive tactics will not be tolerated" has not been met. If the Tories really are on the side of ordinary people, as they profess to be, Ministers need to get a grip this issue now – before hundreds of thousands more people suffer at the hands of an industry that's out of control.


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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Net;
using System.Xml;
using WebDAVSharp.Server.Adapters;
using WebDAVSharp.Server.Exceptions;
using WebDAVSharp.Server.Stores;

namespace WebDAVSharp.Server.MethodHandlers
{
    /// <summary>
    /// This class implements the <c>MOVE</c> HTTP method for WebDAV#.
    /// </summary>
    internal class WebDavMoveMethodHandler : WebDavMethodHandlerBase
    {
        #region Properties
        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the collection of the names of the HTTP methods handled by this instance.
        /// </summary>
        /// <value>
        /// The names.
        /// </value>
        public override IEnumerable<string> Names
        {
            get
            {
                return new[]
                {
                    "MOVE"
                };
            }
        }

        #endregion

        #region Functions

        /// <summary>
        /// Processes the request.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="server">The <see cref="WebDavServer" /> through which the request came in from the client.</param>
        /// <param name="context">The
        /// <see cref="IHttpListenerContext" /> object containing both the request and response
        /// objects to use.</param>
        /// <param name="store">The <see cref="IWebDavStore" /> that the <see cref="WebDavServer" /> is hosting.</param>
        /// <param name="response"></param>
        /// <param name="request"></param>
        protected override void OnProcessRequest(
           WebDavServer server,
           IHttpListenerContext context,
           IWebDavStore store,
           XmlDocument request,
           XmlDocument response)
        {
            IWebDavStoreItem source = context.Request.Url.GetItem(server, store);

            MoveItem(server, context, store, source);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Moves the
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="server">The <see cref="WebDavServer" /> through which the request came in from the client.</param>
        /// <param name="context">The
        /// <see cref="IHttpListenerContext" /> object containing both the request and response
        /// objects to use.</param>
        /// <param name="store">The <see cref="IWebDavStore" /> that the <see cref="WebDavServer" /> is hosting.</param>
        /// <param name="sourceWebDavStoreItem">The <see cref="IWebDavStoreItem" /> that will be moved</param>
        /// <exception cref="WebDAVSharp.Server.Exceptions.WebDavForbiddenException">If the source path is the same as the destination path</exception>
        /// <exception cref="WebDAVSharp.Server.Exceptions.WebDavPreconditionFailedException">If one of the preconditions failed</exception>
        private static void MoveItem(WebDavServer server, IHttpListenerContext context, IWebDavStore store,
            IWebDavStoreItem sourceWebDavStoreItem)
        {
            Uri destinationUri = GetDestinationHeader(context.Request);
            IWebDavStoreCollection destinationParentCollection = GetParentCollection(server, store, destinationUri);

            bool isNew = true;

            string destinationName = destinationUri.GetLastSegment();
            IWebDavStoreItem destination = destinationParentCollection.GetItemByName(destinationName);
            if (destination != null)
            {
                if (sourceWebDavStoreItem.ItemPath == destination.ItemPath)
                    throw new WebDavForbiddenException();
                // if the overwrite header is F, statuscode = precondition failed
                if (!GetOverwriteHeader(context.Request))
                    throw new WebDavPreconditionFailedException();
                // else delete destination and set isNew to false
                destinationParentCollection.Delete(destination);
                isNew = false;
            }

            destinationParentCollection.MoveItemHere(sourceWebDavStoreItem, destinationName);

            // send correct response
            context.SendSimpleResponse(isNew ? (int)HttpStatusCode.Created : (int)HttpStatusCode.NoContent);
        }

        #endregion
    }
}


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text:
using Microsoft.Owin;
using Owin;

[assembly: OwinStartupAttribute(typeof(Tutorial.Material.Design.Web.Startup))]
namespace Tutorial.Material.Design.Web
{
    public partial class Startup
    {
        public void Configuration(IAppBuilder app)
        {
            ConfigureAuth(app);
        }
    }
}


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Rural and Remote General Practice
Healthcare is important. It's important that good health is promoted, that early intervention is provided, that patients and families have access to healthcare services they can afford, when they need them. It's important that this access is smooth and easy – across all areas, from seeing the GP or specialist, from attending a hospital, or using the services for aged care, for disability and for community care.
There are differences in health services and health outcomes between major cities and rural & remote areas.
Rural & Remote areas generally have higher rates of chronic disease, higher levels of health risks and greater levels of need. However they have less access to health services, less health-related infrastructure and the costs of delivering healthcare are higher.
Cardiovascular Disease in Rural & Remote Australia:
25% of people living in rural & remote areas suffer from cardiovascular disease. That's one in four people. This compares with one in five in metropolitan areas. People in rural & remote areas have more cardiovascular risk factors and are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than people in metropolitan areas.
Many cardiovascular medications and treatments are under-prescribed and under-utilised. People in rural areas are dispensed medicines (eg beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, statins and warfarin) at half the rate as those in major cities; and people in remote areas at 1/30th. These medicines are all critical for the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
With increasing remoteness there are fewer allied health professionals (eg diabetes educators, dieticians), fewer GPs and fewer nurses. These healthcare workers play an important role in the prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and management of patients with cardiovascular disease.
Cancer in Rural & Remote Australia:
People in rural & remote areas have poorer survival rates than those living in metropolitan areas.
There are a number of reasons for this: fewer diagnostic services; later diagnosis; less availability of treatment services; higher rates of smoking; higher rates of high risk alcohol consumption; increased sun exposure; lower socioeconomic status.
Cancer patients in rural & remote areas have poorer access to cancer treatments and support. A study highlighted that 38% of rural hospitals had neither a resident nor visiting medical oncology service administering chemotherapy; and that as remoteness increased, chemotherapy was increasingly administered by people other than a chemotherapy-trained nurse; that only 58% of rural hospitals had chemotherapy orders written by a medical oncologist; only 7% of non-metropolitan hospitals had access to a radiation unit; and that many rural hospitals reported long waiting times for allied health and inpatient services.
The further a patient with cancer lives from a major city the more likely they are to die. A study found that people with cancer in remote areas of NSW were 35% more likely to die within five years of diagnosis than patients in metropolitan areas. For prostate and cervical cancers, patients
in remote NSW were up to three times more likely to die within five years of diagnosis than those living in more accessible areas.
Diabetes in Rural & Remote Australia:
Mortality rates due to diabetes are twice as high in remote areas, than in major cities, and four times higher in very remote areas.
There is a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, nerve damage and impaired vision in patients with type 2 diabetes. These complications can be prevented through diabetes management. Shortages in dieticians, optometrists, podiatrists, GPs and diabetes specialists mean that rural and remote patients have poorer access to acute and preventative health services, and therefore have a higher prevalence of diabetic complications.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are three times more likely to have diabetes compared to nonindigenous people; with 6% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people having diabetes, and those living in remote areas having higher rates at 9%.
Kidney Disease in Rural & Remote Australia:
The rate of end-stage kidney disease is 4 times higher in rural & remote areas than metropolitan areas.
With end-stage kidney disease patients may need dialysis for up to 5 hours 3 times each week. To attend dialysis sessions, rural patients can face long travel times and this can influence compliance, with associated increased mortality. It has been demonstrated that survival of patients on dialysis is worse in rural and remote areas compared to major cities.
Similarly, rural and remote patients undertaking home peritoneal dialysis have a greater risk of peritonitis-related complications
and mortality compared to patients in major cities.
Arthritis in Rural & Remote Australia:
Arthritis is a common health condition among rural and remote residents.
Rural and remote area industries, such as agriculture, mining, forestry and fishing have higher incidences of injury, which can then lead to arthritis. Farmers also have a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis. Lifestyle factors also contribute to development of arthritis eg having joint injuries, being overweight or being physically inactive.
Indigenous Australians, of whom 70% live outside major cities, are 1.92 times more likely to have rheumatoid arthritis and 1.45 times more likely to have osteoarthritis than non-Indigenous people.
People in rural and remote communities have limited access to diagnostic services and treatments, and specialised care services, including GPs, allied health professionals and specialists, thus exacerbating their condition, resulting in a diminished quality of life.
Mental Health in Rural & Remote Australia:
Mental health issues are more prevalent in rural and remote areas than metropolitan areas. There are a number of reasons for this: a higher incidence of chronic disease and disability; unemployment; homelessness; alcohol and drug abuse; social isolation and a greater susceptibility to natural disasters.
There are also a number of barriers to accessing mental health services in rural and remote areas including availability of healthcare professionals; affordability due to lower incomes; limited or non-existent public transport; and apprehension around help-seeking for mental illness.
People residing in rural and remote areas have less access to mental health services. The number of psychiatrists, psychologists and mental health nurses in rural and remote areas is 33%, 54% and 82% less than numbers in major cities.
The result is that people who require a timely diagnosis of a mental health condition, or ongoing treatment and management, are not receiving the help they need, when they most need it, with tragic consequences - in rural and remote areas the suicide rate is 66% higher than in major cities.
Through our recruitment efforts there are healthcare workers in rural & remote areas directly treating patients. Because of what we do, patients are seeing a GPs and other health professionals when they need to.
Together, let's make a difference to individual people's health and to the rural & remote communities in which they live.


Microwave radio signals are electromagnetic waves short wavelengths and high high frequencies between 500 MHz to 300 GHz. About 35 percent of all terrestrial communication is maintained by microwave radio relay systems. There are various types of microwave radio communication systems, operating anywhere between 15 miles to 4,000 miles, including feeder service or intrastate microwave systems and long-haul microwave systems.
Microwave radio systems can broadcast large quantities of information because of their high frequencies. Microwave repeaters also give microwave communication systems the ability to transmit data over extremely long distances. A repeater receives the transmitting signal through one antenna, converts it into an electrical signal and then retransmits it again as a microwave signal at full strength. Microwave radio communication systems propagate signals through the earth's atmosphere. These signals are sent between transmitters and receivers that lie on top of towers. This allows microwave radio systems to transmit thousands of data channels between two points without relying on a physical medium like fiber optics or wire cables.
Microwave communication systems have relatively low construction costs compared with other forms of data transmission, such as wire-line technologies. A microwave communication system does not require physical cables or expensive attenuation equipment (devices that maintain signal strength during transmission). Mountains, hills and rooftops provide inexpensive and accessible bases for microwave transmission towers.
Microwave radio systems do not pass through solid objects. This can be problematic in cities with a lot of tall buildings or mountainous regions if you want to send a signal from one end of the city to the other. There are ways to work around this, like erecting repeaters between two towers if an object is blocking them. Signals can also be bounced off of solid objects and even the ionosphere. It is even possible to bounce microwaves off of the moon, in earth-moon-earth communications known as moon bouncing.
Electromagnetic interference, or EMI, can obstruct or degrade the performance of microwave signals. Electric motors, electric power transmission lines and wind turbines can all emit EMI that disrupts microwave communication. Wind turbines, for example, scatter and diffract TV, radio and microwave signals when placed between signal transmitters and receivers. Microwave radio communication can also be degraded by heavy moisture in the atmosphere, snow, rain and fog, in a phenomenon known as rain fade.
How Do I Get My Cell Phone's Frequency?


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Mrs C Firth – Headteacher
3rd February 2017S Hollingsworth
The twelve years that I have worked at St Johns have been the most professionally and personally satisfying of my career.
Having started out as the Deputy Head and Year 6 teacher, I became the acting Head Teacher in January 2006 and was appointed permanent Head the following September. Now as the Executive Head I have overall responsibility for both St Johns and Winyates; a role with significant challenges, but one I enjoy immensely. The partnership between these two schools has been hugely successful; we learn from each other, collaborate towards joint successes and the healthy competition between Winyates and St John's has been a strong element in our continued academic and sporting success. The children at our school are some of the most talented and brilliant students in Peterborough, striving to be the best and to do the best they can. Of course they are taught by some of the most gifted teachers in Peterborough and supported by wonderfully able assistants who make a huge contribution to learning.
Our staff are thankful every day that they work in such a caring, courageous school where every child has a gift and is a gift.
Reflecting on the progress and successes that we have achieved through the hard work and dedication of the whole school community since 2002, I am proud to have my name above the door and to be able to say that St John's truly is a place where Together We Grow and Learn.
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Mrs Foster – Head of School
I am very excited to be taking on the role of 'Head of School' at St. John's this year and am really looking forward to working with all the children, staff, parents and carers. Having been at Winyates for 6 years, working alongside Mrs Firth and the leadership team, I feel that I am in a very privileged position to begin this new role with prior knowledge of St. John's. I have a passion for teaching and learning and have taught in all year groups from Y1-Y6 before becoming Head of School at Winyates. I have a keen interest in maths and feel strongly that no child should ever feel like maths is 'not for them' – a phrase I have heard too many times, from many adults.


The people who could have been most consoling and helpful to Job weren't. "Curse God and die," was the best advice his wife could muster. Eliphaz, one of his best friends said, "Look, innocent people don't suffer like you now are. It's time to get your act together and return to God.' His other three friends said similar unhelpful things.
Whatever pleasure he had experienced before as a result of his wealth and standing were gone. Job experienced Hurricane Katrina, the Colorado floods, and 9-11 in the catastrophe that engulfed him. He was stripped of all external privilege and wealth and had nothing but his thoughts and his painful boils.
There were moments of despair when Job wanted to die. "I curse the day I was born," he grieved. There was no accomplishment or possession that could deliver him from his torment. No pill that could take away his pain. No human power that could restore his loss.
Job was not the only person to think about the weakness and vulnerability that wealth actually creates in us.
Paul told Timothy that wealth can be a trap when not tempered by contentment.
Job, Solzhenitsyn, and Paul all understood the power that this world can have over our lives. They understood that the only true antidote to the vulnerability that the world creates is God. Jesus said that it is impossible to love God and money (mammon).
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Q&A with Ciara Boniface, Director of "Skintight"
Name a Horror character you relate to on a spiritual level? Who is your Horror spirit animal?
A horror character I relate to… more so when I was younger it was Edward Scissorhands because he was just portrayed as this really nice person but had times where people saw him as an outcast because of how he looked and acted. I could relate to that because there were certain points in my childhood where I felt like an outcast and it brought me down. I think almost anyone can relate to him and how he's portrayed.
One of my bad ideas involved trying to create a short film that was based off of this music video I watched. I basically wanted to re-create the entire video and try to add my own ideas to it. But, it ended up being really terrible and looking back, I can't believe that I even wanted to make it. I get past the bad ones by trying to critique my work and having others critique my work. Then, I also just work on trying to improve as a writer and see how I can adjust this story to be a stronger one. Overall, it just takes time and trust in myself to progress my stories.
I'm just now, sort of starting to see myself a part of the horror community. Recently, a lot of horror films such as Hereditary, Conjuring, and Get Out got me interested in the genre. So, now I'm starting to look more at the classics and the original films that may have inspired those. As I start to learn the history and make more horrors then I'll really picture myself a part of it.
When I build the world of my film usually I look to inspiration in photographs or music. I think they both have the ability to inspire me, visually and tonally. Music is really important to me as a filmmaker and I love having the idea of a song in my head because a lot of times it'll help me amp up some of the core emotions in the film. Aside from those two, I also look to my setting as inspiration. If I'm in a small town or big city, I like to immerse myself in that setting and it'll help me get the feel for the kind of film I want to create.
If I woke up inside of my film I'd be very scared and freaked out. Mainly because I know how the film ends, and most of the time it's not a happy ending. Also, I put my characters through a lot of tough situations and I don't know if I could handle it like they could.
My ultimate horror villain squad would include Dracula's Daughter, possessed Annie and the cult from Hereditary, Jack from The Shining, and the kids from Village of the Damned. It's all really random, but they are all some of the most interesting and terrifying characters I've witnessed in horror. Especially when I first watched each of them it just left me so shocked and disturbed.
Freddy, because he scared me more, especially as a kid. Stephen King, because I've seen most of his work and I admire it. Practical, because it amazes me what could be created with only practical effects. Post-apocalypse, because I survived and need to learn how to adjust to this post-apocalyptic world. Pre-apocalypse would be scary because you don't know what's coming and its all just complete chaos.
My favorite scary movie would have to be this film called Audition (1999). It's about "a widower that takes an offer to screen girls at a special audition, arranged for him by a friend to find him a new wife. The one he fancies is not who she appears to be after all".
The film was not what I expected, and it really freaked me out. To me, this film was everything you want a horror movie to be. It wasn't focused on paranormal entities or creatures, but it just showed how terrifying humanity can be and a lot of times that's even more frightening than these more traditional horror film creatures.


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The DB Best team took part at the AWS re:Invent 2017, and we were really impressed with this huge event. With over 50 thousand attendees visiting Amazon re:Invent this year, the organizers held the event in 5 hotels with up to 20 sessions running simultaneously.
The DB Best team had a great time at AWS re:Invent, connecting with peers and cloud experts, collaborating at the bootcamps, and learning how AWS can improve productivity, security and performance.


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Hi. I want to use Spa. Could you lend me a swimshirt? or Can I wear a rash guard instead of swimshirt?
Hello! The access to the spa is free for our guests - we do not have swimsuits, but there are many sport shops in town!
Some of our Mountainview Rooms and Suite have a balcony. All of the Eigerview Rooms and Suites have a balcony or terrace.
May I see real photos fot the hotel please?
Hello ! The real photos are coming within the next few weeks. We just renovated ! Thank you for your patience !


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As it (finally!) starts to feel like fall outside, I like everything around me to be as cozy as possible. I break out a ton of blankets, candles, and warm lighting in my house to really get me in the mood for changing seasons. We tend to keep our house very maximalist, with texture, color and pattern everywhere, so cozy is easy to achieve. But that is far from the only way to warm your house up for the colder months. I went looking for inspiration on the coziest bedrooms out there of many styles to help you hunker down. All links open in new tab so you can view and read.
Simple and modern, the dark tones in this bedroom are warm and inviting. Start with the rustic wooden bed with metal accents, like our Mies. Keep it modest and clean, but bring in richness and texture in the few accents you choose. Instead of layering, they chose a luxe, heavy duvet, and decidedly cold weather throw pillows (the faux fur trend is everywhere). Finish off with a lavish rug to tie in the design and give that extra level of coziness from top to bottom.
A frosty, shiny take on a cold weather room. To get this look, use a rich upholstered bed as a base- our Linen Hampton would work well here. Choose a few bold, lustrous pieces for bedding, and leave them casually draped. Stick to a lighter, blush palette and metallic accents to keep things feeling elegant. Keep the bedding fluffy for ultimate luxury.
A softer look, with just enough heavy accents to take it away from spring and summer. If you don't like the classic warm tones of fall, this more accessible look is just right for you. Start with a simple platform bed, like our Madera. Accent the bedding with soft, light colors. Fill in the headboard void with a small abstract gallery, keeping the the color tones complimenting to the bedding. Add a faux fur throw and some knit elements for a transition into fall.
This classic bedroom pairs bright white linens with a few accents that makes it just cozy enough for autumn. Use a bed that is simple and white. Our Newhouse headboard in Belgian linen would perfectly compliment the soft neutral tones here. The oversized pillows and puffy feel of the linens make it perfect for snuggling. Our striped duvet cover would enhance the traditional feel of this space. The central piece of artwork is great to carry over many seasons, and the area rug warms up the floor for chilly mornings.
I had to throw in one with the classic warm colors of fall and a BoHo look that is totally my taste. Starting with a mid-century looking bed (our Alana with the upholstered headboard would be a great addition), simple textured linen patterns are layered for the perfect warm look. The rug combo feels eclectic, and the autumn florals on the nightstand are the perfect touch.
It's a great time of year to cozy up and spend some quality time with the cool Autumn air gently blowing into your bedroom. Enjoy it now before you have to get the heater going and your windows closed tight!
New Orleans is a town with its own style and energy –– one that dances to its own pace and claims the French Quarter as its most vibrant neighborhood. Since NOLA is brimming with architectural gems, it's no surprise that the interiors would be well designed both functionally and aesthetically. These five stylish New Orleans bedrooms are but a few examples of how the city shines from the inside out.
This Victorian bedroom goes bright with colors, and mixes traditional furniture with modern art. Details like rich hardwood floors, high baseboards, and picture mold stand out while celebrating the home's history.
A tall headboard and color-block draperies allow this spacious guest room in the Chateau Bourbon Hotel to take on a contemporary feel. Yellow adds life to the black, gray, and white color scheme. All paint colors in this space are by Benjamin Moore.
Located in the Garden District, this condo bedroom by Susan Currie Design honors traditional interiors with architectural elements like built-in bookshelves, a window seat, and crown molding. Every detail is in place, but this uncluttered design is both practical and attractive.
This transitional bedroom by Jennifer DiCerbo Interiors remains neutral throughout. The bold sunburst mirror above the bed draws the eye, adding interest to the space.
In the Warehouse District of New Orleans, this apartment bedroom has been completely renovated. The vintage French Quarter doors were pulled inside to complete the look.


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MPP Liz Sandals – Guelph
Home PrayON MPP Liz Sandals – Guelph
Heavenly Father, thank you for Liz Sandals. Like you, she has a heart to serve and does so with consistency and excellence. Amidst the myriad voices and situations that clamour for her attention, may she discern your priorities and focus accordingly. Give her grace to say "no" to unnecessary distractions. May she enjoy health in every way – body, soul and spirit. Thank you for her life and influence!
Liz Sandals most recent position was as the President of the Treasury Board, appointed on June 13, 2016. Prior to the appointment, Liz Sandals served as Minister of Education for three years. Liz has also served as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Ministers of Health and Long-Term Care, Transportation, Education, Government Services, and Community Safety and Correctional Services.
MPP Christine Hogarth, Etobicoke Lakeshore
Father God, thank You for Your loving kindness toward MPP Christine Hogarth. Thank You for her many years of service and her wealth of knowledge…
MPP Ian Arthur, Kingston and the Islands
Heavenly Father I thank you for MPP Ian Arthur and his life of service. Lord, lead him and give him new perspective and direction in…
MPP Faisal Hassan, York South Weston
O Lord, I'm asking for Your grace on the honourable man Faisal Hassan. We know that Your strength is made perfect in weakness. Our dependence…
MPP Paul Calandra, Markham-Stouffville
Dear Lord Jesus, we thank you for the life of MPP Paul Calandra and his long tenure serving the people of this province and the…
Hon Kevin Flynn, Oakville
We ask that You would bless Kevin Flynn today as he gives leadership and serves as the Minister of Labour for the people of Oakville…
MPP Faisal Hassan, York South, Weston
Almighty God and Creator of heaven and earth, thank You for MPP Faisal Hassan and his care for the people of York South-Weston. I ask…
Hon. Bob Chiarelli, Ottawa West – Nepean
Father God thank you for Bob Chiarelli and his service to you. Thank you for his service to you in Ottawa West Nepean. Give him…
MPP Toby Barrett, Haldimand-Norfolk
LORD God, You have made Your wonderful works remembered in the life of MPP Toby Barrett and his service to the people of Haldimand-Norfolk. You…
MPP Bhutila Karpoche, Parkdale High Park
Lord, thank You for MPP Bhutila Karpoche and the district of Parkdale High Park. Thank You for the fresh and original vision that she brings…
MPP Percy Hatfield, Windsor Techumseh
Lord today we pay for Percy Hatfield and his role as MPP for Windsor Tecumseh, we ask Lord that You would grant him good health…
MPP Steve Clark, Leeds – Grenville
God our Father thank you for all you do in Steve and through him. Thank you that Steve is a caring servant and has done…
MPP Goldie Ghamari, Carleton
Lord, today we lift MPP Goldie Ghamari up to you. We thank You for her heart for her community and the volunteer positions that she…
MPP Victor Fedeli, Nipissing
Lord we thank you for Victor Fedeli. Thank you for guiding him as leader during a difficult time. We pray that he continues to tune…
MPP Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha
Our Father, we thank You for Dave Smith. As he has been elected as MPP Peterborough-Kawartha, we ask You that Your wisdom and knowledge be…


Do you have fibromyalgia and suffer from profound fatigue or depression? Are you exhausted all of the time? If so, consider adding the herb Eleuthero to your treatment program. Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus), often referred to as Siberian ginseng, is used by many people, not only to restore energy, but also help to stabilize mood.
It is one of the most commonly prescribed herbs in the world due to its ability to help combat fatigue. It is also a tremendous stress buster. Eleuthero has also been demonstrated in a few research studies to improve mental performance and concentration.
In addition, it hasimmune system boosting effects and can help fight off infections. Fibromyalgia is associated with stressed out adrenal glands. Eleuthero functions as an adrenal gland booster that can boost adrenal function and improve physical stamina. In one clinical study, nine males used this herb at a dose of 800 mg a day for approximately two months. Compared to the placebo group, those taking Eleuthero demonstrated improved endurance and heart function.
This herb can be taken in many forms, such as a tincture, extract, or capsule. An easy way to take Eleuthero is in capsule form. You can begin at a starting dose of 500 mg a day. Increase the dose to twice a day over a few weeks. You should begin to notice how much better you feel as well as an improvement in your ability to cope with daily stresses.
Be aware that Eleuthero can thin the blood. If you are taking any prescription blood thinning medication such as Coumadin, be sure to speak with your doctor or pharmacist before using this herb. To ensure safety and avoid drug interactions, consult a professional before using any herbs.
Kuo J, Chen KW et al. "The effect of eight weeks of supplementation with Eleutherococcus senticosus on endurance capacity and metabolism in human." The Chinese Journal of Physiology. 2010 Apr 30;53(2):105-11.
Panossian A, Wikman G. "Evidence-based efficacy of adaptogens in fatigue, and molecular mechanisms related to their stress-protective activity." Current Clinical Pharmacology. 2009 Sep;4(3):198-219.


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We all want a tighter relationship with our clients, because developing strong business relationships is what allows everyone to benefit.
So how do you do that?! How do you develop those stronger relationships?
Here are specific things you can do to take those relationships to a level where a client is much more likely to call upon you and see you as a valuable resource.
1. Get them out of their office.
Take them to lunch. By getting them out of the office and into a more casual setting, you will be able to have a discussion that is not as focused around the business. When you take them to lunch, be sure to travel in the same car to give you that much more time to talk.
2. Learn as much as possible about their family.
Many times the client you're trying to get to know won't always be forthcoming with sharing information about their family.
Take what you can by listening for short comments they make and then asking a question to get them to share more. Using this technique requires you to be engaged and sincere about the topic of conversation.
Another approach is to make a brief comment about something in your personal life, as this can be a good way to break the ice.
3. Uncover one personal interest they have that you too have.
Use that common interest as a springboard for starting additional conversations and as reasons to send an email or leave a voice mail.
4. Engage with them even though you're not there.
Don't pass up the opportunity to connect with them via the telephone after a sporting event involving their favorite team or to find out how one of their children did in a particular event.
5. Send them links to websites or send them information they may find of value that relates to something they do away from work.
6. Bring food the next time you visit the customer.
It's always amazing how a few cookies or food of any type can open up a relationship.
Nobody likes to associate with negative people. Make sure all of your conversations and your body language are positive.
8. Never speak negatively of anyone regardless of whether they work for the customer or somewhere else.
Talking about others in a negative manner will only serve to have the person wondering what you might be saying about them to someone else.
10. Allow the client to see you as a person who is engaging and caring.
Nobody likes to deal with a "salesperson." They want to deal with people who they see as like them or as they would like to be.
11. Don't make excuses or pass responsibility in any of your comments.
Accept full control and be viewed as a leader.
Nice list – I particularly like 4,5, 7-9, and 11. I look forward to seeing the next 12. 7 and 8 are so very true and so very forgotten in this day and age. People like being around positive people. We all do. And positivity carries over into how you talk about other people, be that colleagues, other customers, or other people at your prospects company. You never want your customer/prospect to worry that you are talking negatively about them behind their back.
I look forward to the 2nd half of the list.


The world of advertising is growing rapidly, with a plethora of options being made available right and left as new technologies and trends emerge. For many business owners, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed with the sheer volume of choices available when planning a media buying strategy.
When setting an advertising budget, many people worry that they will have to spend more than they feel is sustainable in order to reach their audience effectively, and some are so concerned about the cost that they cut themselves short of actually being effective in their campaigns. There's a way to get the best of both worlds, and we are here to help you find it!
So, where do you start? We reached out to our VP of Media, Eileen Weinert, and our Media Director Joel Grabois, for a little Q & A to help you get started on the right track. Read on for some helpful tips for your advertising budget strategy!
When is the best time to begin planning an advertising budget?
Eileen: The best time to begin working on an advertising budget plan is a minimum of 4-6 weeks before you want to start. Many companies find it helpful to develop an annual advertising budget at the beginning of their fiscal year.
Joel: A good rule of thumb is one quarter prior to the campaign launch. More time should be added for more complex businesses.
Eileen: One place to start is to consider what percent of your current sales you are willing to invest in obtaining future sales. Another way would be to consider how much growth you want for your company and then determine how much money it might take to fuel that growth.
Joel: When looking at how to create an advertising budget, I'd suggest looking at these standards: The U.S. Small Business Administration recommends spending 7 to 8 percent of your gross revenue for marketing and advertising if you're doing less than $5 million a year in sales and your net profit margin — after all expenses — is in the 10 percent to 12 percent range.
What qualities should I look for in a media buying agency?
Eileen: Experience in your category, the ability to be flexible, investment in the right tools necessary to help you make decisions, and a genuine care and commitment to bringing you the best results.
Joel: Someone responsive and professional who can navigate the rapidly evolving media landscape using a mix of wisdom and cutting edge technology.
What are Blue Onion's primary services?
Eileen: Media planning, buying, and meticulous auditing.
Joel: Media planning and buying across all media types, including all traditional and digital media, social, search and more.
How can post-buy analysis for advertising help for my current and future campaigns?
Eileen: It's important to know which vendors have delivered the estimated audience and which haven't, so we can get make-goods. It's also good to know if the advertising budget was enough to achieve the going-in objectives. Finally, it helps to know how much to budget for the future campaigns.
How can Blue Onion help me get more for my investment? – What are some "extras" that Blue Onion can negotiate, to take my media buying budget further?
Joel: We have the experience in the industry, vendor relationships, negotiating skills and understanding of the ins and outs, margins and business models needed to make every dollar work harder.
What are some obstacles to look out for when I plan my advertising budget?
Joel: What is your position in the competitive market? Have a look at the trends of the market(s) and industry that you're in. What media has run in the past, and will doing more of the same get different results? Some people can get caught in familiar choices that are no longer helpful for their company's growth. A good media buying agency like Blue Onion can help create a strategy that keeps you on the leading edge.
Our team is here to take the headache and second guessing out of the experience. Change happens very quickly when you're a media buyer. We understand the vital importance of staying on top of emerging trends, and knowing how to anticipate and make the most of what's going to come next. We invest hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to maintain the very best industry data, research, and technology available for every category of media. We are committed to giving you every advantage for your media buying plan!
Our auditing plays a significant role as well – we carefully examine how every dollar was spent, and whether it delivered the results that were expected. We are willing to negotiate "to the wall" with your vendors, making sure that they deliver the best value for your investment, and hold them accountable for the results they promised after the ads are aired. We look for ways to stretch your advertising dollars further, while maintaining great relationships with vendors for future projects.