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Q: malloc an array of struct pointers, need help please I am trying to use malloc to allocate heap memory for an array of struct pointers, but I cannot get it to work. Below is my code, but when I compile with gcc, I got errors like this "error: invalid type argument of '->' "
The array I want to set up an array of mystruct_pointer, which should point to the actual __mystruct_t, and I think I can use "->" on its member field. Where is wrong with my code? I think it should work. thanks
typedef struct
{
    int id;
    bool status;
} __mystruct_t;

typedef __mystruct_t* mystruct_pointer;

mystruct_pointer struct_ptr_array;

void my_init(int number)
{
    struct_ptr_array = (mystruct_pointer) malloc(sizeof(__mystruct_t) * number);

    int i;
    for (i = 0; i < number; i++)  /* initialize the array of struct pointers */
    {
         struct_ptr_array[i]->id = i;
         struct_ptr_array[i]->status = false;
     }
}

A: Replace '->' by '.'.  Since 'struct_ptr_array[i]' already dereference the pointer.

A: Problems like these come from doing obscure things. You typedef-hide a pointer and instantly you have made the program unreadable to yourself. And that's the only thing the typedef achieved. So never hide pointers with typedefs, it is very bad practice.
Other issues:

*

*Avoid double underscore because that's reserved for compiler identifiers.

*Don't cast the result of malloc, because doing so is completely pointless in C and also potentially dangerous on old C compilers.

*Handle the case where malloc fails because there's no heap space available.

*Never use variables with global scope, it is very bad practice that leads to spaghetti code. And there is never a reason to do so in C.
The code should be fixed as follows:
typedef struct
{
    int id;
    bool status;
} mystruct_t;

static mystruct_t* struct_ptr_array;

void my_init(int number)
{
    struct_ptr_array = malloc(sizeof(mystruct_t) * number);

    if(struct_ptr_array == NULL)
    {
        handle_error();
        return ;
    }

    for (int i = 0; i < number; i++)  /* initialize the array of struct pointers */
    {
        struct_ptr_array[i].id = i;
        struct_ptr_array[i].status = false;
    }
}

A: struct_ptr_array is a pointer, but you index it, so you get an actual __mystruct_t, not the pointer. Thus, simply use:
     struct_ptr_array[i].id = i;
     struct_ptr_array[i].status = false;

A: Replace two lines by
struct_ptr_array[i].id = i;
struct_ptr_array[i].status = false;

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Hospitals have specific heating and cooling requirements because they are occupied 24 hours per day and 7 days per week for the whole year.
There is a need for hot water to maintain hygiene and kitchen facilities. Many hospitals are heated to higher temperatures than other buildings but incorporate a higher frequency of air changes within the HVAC system.
NHS Estates will generate 18m tonnes of carbon and CO2 each year. This is 30% of the public sector carbon footprint and more than 20% of this is caused by the energy used to light, heat and cool its buildings.
The Design and Delivery of Robust Hospital Environments (De2RHECC) research project is an EPSRC-funded collaborative project involving four universities and four NHS Hospital Trusts. This project investigates economic and practical strategies for the NHS infrastructure to increase its resilience to climate change whilst continuing to meet its service goals and energy performance requirements".
"Probably by the mid-twenty forties in the south of England the NHS will have a huge air-conditioning bill, unless it does some very simple adaptation schemes to its existing buildings".
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Walking & Hiking Trails
The David Marshall Lodge in Aberfoyle
The Lodge is an iconic building situated in the heart of The Trossachs just a few minutes from Aberfoyle village centre. It is part of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and is the flagship centre for activities in the Loch Achray and Loch Ard Forests. From The Lodge you have stunning views towards the Loch Ard Forest, Ben Lomond and the Gargunnock and Campsie Hills.
Entry to the Lodge is free and there are full disabled facilities. The new cafe area now has splendid views looking over the Loch Achray Forest. New childrens play areas have been installed along the route of the Waterfall Trail and at Lumber Jill a new ingenious use of trees has been used to create a maze for children to play on.
The paths around the Lodge have now been re-routed to provide a more accessible route from Aberfoyle to The Centre. Previously known as The David Marshall Lodge it was renamed in 2013 after a major facelift
In 1960 the David Marshall Lodge was gifted to the Forestry Commission by the Carnegie Trust. David Marshall from Dunfermline, was the chairman of the Carnegie UK Trust during the 1950s and had the idea to build the lodge in Aberfoyle. In the 1960s it was a very new concept to focus on recreation and nature in the Forest.
The Lodge was nearly built in the Peak district but through public outcry The Trust reconsidered its decision and located the Lodge in Aberfoyle, and it has been enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year since and plays an important part in outdoor education and leisure in the Trossachs.
Go Ape hire wire course
Go Ape Aberfoyle has Scotland's longest zip wires at over 400 metres long and is a great day out to enjoy some outdoor adventure with friends, work colleagues or family.
The adventure starts with the 400m zip wire that takes you 150ft above ground over the waterfall, then you start the Tree Top Course with its variety of obstacles and zip wires. Its great fun and children over a certain height can all take part. Check out the Go Ape page for more details and to make a booking and get a 15% discount if you use the discount code when booking!
Maps and Trails
The Trails around The Lodge have been improved and the familiar walks such as The Waterfall Trail, The Oak Coppice Trial are still in place. The Highland Boundary Trail is now called the Lime Craig Trail? and a new walk form The Lodge called The Dukes Trail which is 4 1/2 miles long takes you up to The Dukes Pass and then back to the start point in a circular route.
A new map has been produced by the Forestry Commission which is not yet available on their website so here is a copy of the current map which has all the trails but not all the markers.
A new wildlife hide has been built near to the waterfall and this is a great quiet place to sit and see what wildlife turns up. Jays and Red Squirrels are aplenty but at certain times you might be lucky enough to see a Pine Marten.
The National Park Authority has also produced a walking map with some routes also starting from The Lodge such as the walk up Craigmore but also includes other walks within a short distance from and around Aberfoyle. A copy of the map can be viewed and downloaded here.
For more information about The Lodge and events taking place throughout the year visit the Forestry Commissions Lodge Page.
Further information on all of the walking and cycling routes within The National Park and for a complete list of all the maps available for download go to our walking routes page.
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Q: Bluetooth low energy sending command to iPhone app I come across a problem. There is an iPhone app and also a BLE device. I'm not familiar with BLE, I just want to know if it is possible that sending a command with the device to the iPhone app to take a picture. Thanks advance!

A: "Send a command" -- no
Generate an event which an observing application could respond to and take a picture, conceivably.


It's there in the roadmap, but no benchmarks are available as yet.
absolutely necessary, since context switches take precious CPU time.
Trustin, JMeter has been working on some raw TCP benchmarking module.
Maybe we could take a look at that sometime.


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Why the E30 BMW M3 is still magic, nearly 30 years later
Designed in the mid-1980s, the E30 M3 is a hero among gearheads. But can the decades-old coupe still spark those feelings today?
Among a certain type of car enthusiast, the E30-era BMW M3 holds a hallowed place. For fans of European racetrack-bred street cars, there can be no substitute: The first-generation M3 is king.
Much like the original Miata, for some folks the answer is always E30 M3.
On paper, it's easy to see why: Take a tidy, driver-oriented, rear-wheel-drive coupe, add a naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder that lives to redline, strip out the non-essentials, and you've got a car that's at home on track days and windy back roads.
But BMW's first-generation M3 hit the streets way back in 1986. That, friends, was a long time ago; cars have evolved massively since then. The first-gen M3's 220 or so horsepower are outgunned by most midsize family sedans, and today's M3 is a twin-turbo brute that does 0-60 in nearly half the time it took the original.
Can the original M3 still stir those same emotions?
Our man Travis Okulski, in his last act at Jalopnik, decided to find out. They say never meet your heroes, because you'll only be disappointed. Did the reality of three decades of progress take the shine off this hero car?
It sure doesn't seem that way.
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Brazil begins second round run-off in presidential vote between Bolsonaro and Haddad
Joshua Clarkson
Brazilians head to the polls for the second time this month, choosing either the Social Liberal Party's Jair Bolsonaro or
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Brazilians head to the polls for the second time this month, choosing either the Social Liberal Party's Jair Bolsonaro or the Worker's Party's Fernando Haddad for the presidency.
Neither candidate garnered an outright majority in the first round of elections on October 8, where Mr Bolsonaro garnered 46 percent of the vote to Mr Haddad's 29 percent. The gap has narrowed, but pollsters still project Mr Bolsonaro to win 56 percent of the electorate.
The campaign was toxic on both sides, disenchanting many Brazilians, but the corruption scandal enshrouding the leftist Worker Party may prove fatal. For Mr Bolsonaro's part, he has created controversy with his extreme right-wing stances on women's and LGBT rights, while also threatening to revive autocratic streaks in Brazilian government.
A Bolsonaro victory would see Brazil swing to the far right, especially on economic policy. Welfare programs could be slashed along with corporate taxes, pleasing investors, but harming Brazil's poor. The conservative has also promised to crack down on crime by relaxing gun laws and increasing military and law enforcement spending. Mr Bolsonaro may also seek to expand executive powers, as he has advocated for the return to policies from Brazil's former dictatorship.


But he's not getting punished AGAIN as he's 'pulsing'... That's a first! LMAO Why isn't anyone else 'pulsing' then?
Beouche, The Akbar One and UnleashtheFURY like this.
It's a risky move by USADA, if they are letting their reputation on the line for one athlete - so i guess they believe it's 'pulsing', whatever that is.
I just hope Jones stays active and if that means he keeps getting 'free passes', if Turinabol shows in a test, then so be it.
But i would be suprised if he don't test positive with something else or more than just some picograms - or some other **** outside the sport. I would be one of the biggest surprises in a long time, if he stays out of suspension for the entirety of 2019. GOAT Jones.
wtf does "pulsing" even suppose to mean ?
Rock0052 and UnleashtheFURY like this.
In short, the theory is that Dana and UFC brass are using this situation basically as a way to cuck Novitsky and destroy USADA's credibility.
He's been testing positive since at least August. They don't care. The UFC needs Jones right now as they have no other marketable PPV stars they can headline on multiple cards.
It was explained that tiny amounts were remains from when he was last suspended, that they stay in the system and the amounts are not performance enhancing.
If the test had shown no traces it would have actually been more suspect then him still having small amounts in line with past tests and the haters would be still be saying there's a big conspiracy LOL.
Since Jones is now the only fighter being tested by both USADA and WADA he would be crazy to further risk tarnishing his legacy as at least the best light heavyweight ever.
I love a good conspiracy and agree with some of it,USADA is definitely a pain in there arse but I believe that bringing them on at least in some part was due to the last tv deal with Fox and future deals to fall in line with other major sports in drug testing to at least look like they were getting ahead of the long held beliefs about rampant use in the sport.
I was involved in bodybuilding for some time, so basiclally "pulsing" means, you take your (fast acting) anabolics only on workout days in higher doses instead of taking lower doses everyday.
It is said to reduce negative side effects and make coming off easier.
for example, D-Bol, u would take 3x 70 mg a week pre workout in stead of 7x 30 mg.
Shogun is the LHW GOAT if we're talking about sheer accomplishments at the weight without asterisks. He's definitely not H2h goat though.
There is a whole ton of hypocrisy in the system. When a similar explanation was given as to why Povetkin had tested positive for Meldonium, (Meldonium being known to stay in the tissue months after the person has stopped using) it wasn't an acceptable excuse. Yet Jon Jones gets to be excused. He is a grown arse man. He knows what the **** he is putting into his body. That **** is unacceptable. Who is to say that that trace amount isn't somehow giving him some type of benefit still?
shanemfr and ForemanJab like this.
Thing is could these be metabolites slipping through masking agents not showing the true level..Or is it something caused from a possible synthetic roid that he is full of. We have to remember Lance Armstrong never tested positive although he was drowning in it.
The story of him hiding under the octagon is telling. Chael knows the source, i wouldn't be suprised Jones him self shared the story with him when they were coaches on TUF, they got along together during that time. Now Jones won't even speak to Chael since the story was let out.


The Yankees did not fare well as their ace struggled on Monday. He struck out eight hitters, but allowed 11 hits and seven runs. The Yankees clawed their way back, but Gary Sanchez did not run out a miscue by the Rays infield and the Yankees left the bases loaded down one run to end the game.
There was a shaky start in the bottom of the first inning as Luis Severino gave up his first run due to a two out double by Jake Bauers who went on to score from second during the following at-bat by former Yankee Ji-Man Choi on a passed ball. After the run, Choi singled but Severino ended the inning with a strikeout of Joey Wendle.
The offense quickly made up the run for Sevy in the top of the second inning, however. After the top of the lineup went down in order in the top of the first, Giancarlo Stanton started the second inning with a double, and was followed with a walk by Aaron Hicks. Gary Sanchez popped out and Greg Bird struck out swinging to bring up Miguel Andujar, the man who is finally dismissed of the threat of Manny Machado stealing his job, who came up with a two-out, two-strike single to score Stanton and tie the game.
Severino began the bottom of the inning with a single to Daniel Robertson. Sevy dialed himself in after that, beginning a streak of six straight perfect outs, including his 500th career strikeout after fanning Willy Adames, becoming only the third Yankee to strike out 500 batters before the age of 25 behind only Al Downing and Lefty Gomez.
In the bottom of the fifth inning, Severino ran into more misfortune, as a ball that would've been hit into the shift down the middle for an inning-ending double play by Matt Duffy ended up hitting the ace and redirecting into left field to extend the inning. Bauers hit a home run in the next at-bat, because, of course runs result out of a play that should've ended the inning.
The Yankees got a couple runs back in the next frame as Giancarlo Stanton continued his red-hot hitting at the Trop, starting the two-out rally with a hard-hit single to right. Hicks then reached on an error at second base by Daniel Robertson that moved Stanton to third. The Bombers then got their first run of the inning on a passed ball that scored Stanton and moved Hicks to second, ironically with Sanchez at the dish, who ended up hitting a single to score Hicks.
Daniel Robertson quickly made up for his error with a home run on the first pitch of the sixth. Mallex Smith hit a double three pitches later, which got Chad Green up in the bullpen. Adames singled to move Smith to third and end Severino's night all in one swing of the pine. Sevy's final numbers were 5+ innings, 7R, 6ER, 11H, and 2HR. Green gave up a single to Jesus Sucre to score Smith and make the score 6-3 and, later in the inning, Duffy beat out a double-play to save the inning and score Adames.
The Yankees got the tying run to the plate in the top of the seventh with three straight one out walks by Neil Walker, Brett Gardner, and Aaron Judge. Didi Gregorius grounded out to first, but moved the runners over, scoring Walker from third. Giancarlo Stanton got his fourth base hit of the game to knock in Gardner and Judge and pull the Yankees to within one run. Hicks then ended the inning by striking out looking.
Adam Warren began the bottom of the inning giving up two base runners but worked his way out of the jam by striking out Robertson, Smith, and Adames in order.
Gardy started off the top of the ninth with an infield single to third, Judge then walked and Didi sacrificed them both over to second and third. The Rays elected to intentionally walk the red-hot bat of Giancarlo Stanton to bring up Aaron Hicks, who grounded into a fielder's choice where Duffy got the out at home to prevent the run, bringing up Gary Sanchez. The Yankee catcher proceeded to hit a hard hit ball down the middle into the shift where, in a bizarre sequence of events, Daniel Robertson tried to toss to second to get a force out, with Hicks beating that out; however, Sanchez dogged it out of the box, he was then thrown out at first by three steps at first to end the game.
The Yankees look to even the series tomorrow at 7:10 PM EST as Tanaka takes on the Rays bullpen.


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Home/Tech/What Is The Importance Of Youtube Likes On Your Content? How You Can Increase It
Infinite TechySeptember 27, 2022
Being a famous and successful YouTube personality or vlogger means you can make a lot of money. Today, YouTube has become a great source of revenue for business owners, and people can easily showcase their talents all around the globe within just a few seconds.
However, the essential thing that will play a role in reaching to large audience is the YouTube likes. The more likes you have on your videos, the more reach will be expanded. And that is something a bit complex.
Getting likes on YouTube videos is not easy. Today convincing the audience has become quite challenging as you are not the only one in the race. There are millions of users on the board. That's why; making the audience engage with your videos specifically requires some tips and strategies.
No doubt, you can also buy YouTube likes which is a great way to instantly get more likes on your videos. But there are some genuine tips you can follow to expand the reach of your content.
Ensure that your YouTube videos basics are up to mark
If you want to increase the likes on YouTube, then look at the basics. However, here is the list of those-
A Youtuber needs to keep consistency in their content and have a consistent virtual identity.
There should be a complete and informative section about the videos
Your YouTube channel must be updated with the recent contact information
So more with your subscribers
When you have subscribers on your YouTube page, then the first thing a YouTuber should do is keep them engaged. If the subscriber is unsatisfied with the content, they will leave the channel instantly, and there will be no surprise that the user won't return. That's why it is essential to keep the subscribers engage. However, you can engage the users in just a few simple ways-
Create a subscribe watermark: YouTube offers creators some amazing features, one of which is the watermark. It appears in the bottom corner of the content. This watermark protects your YouTube videos and allows the audience to click them. After which, the subscribe button will instantly pop up.
Make a personal video: Whenever a new user subscribes to your channel, you should make personal videos. There are two reasons behind it. The first is it will make the subscriber feel welcomed and acknowledged. It will make the subscriber feel special. And another reason is that the viewers who don't subscribe to you will feel apart and eventually end up subscribing to you.
Use tags and descriptions
If your videos are of poor quality, then there are chances that the viewers will move out and don't return. But you can solve these issues and make the content highly engaging and of good quality by simply using tags and descriptions. However, this addition allows-
The users to search the keyword, and your videos with the relevant information will pop out. In this way, the viewers who want to watch your videos can fund it easily and watch it without any inconvenience.
The viewers can find out and get knowledge about the content they are going to watch even before playing it. In addition, video content has good descriptions makes people more engaging as their time is not wasted.
It will help you demonstrate the content early and let the viewers know why your videos and content are unique from your competitors.
Share the content on other social media platforms
Nowadays, making one click and uploading the content isn't enough. Today, the people in the queue to become successful have already needed to share the videos on multiple other platforms. In this way, the content will be spread to different generations.
So many people might use Facebook more than Twitter or vice versa. But if you share the content on different sites, it will be quite easy for a YouTuber to grab the attention of different people, who are more likely to like the content.
Collaborate with the influencers
If you want to increase your YouTube likes, then it is quite efficient to collaborate with influencers. In addition, collaborating with businesses and content creators with help you gain more likes on the videos.
These famous people and companies already know how to engage the viewers and make them subscribe to you. More, you can use collaborations in several different ways, and it will help the YouTuber increase the likes-
A YouTuber can collaborate with new influencers to present the products and brands
You can even show some other products for the paid content
Ask the other brands to showcase the content, and you can pay them off in exchange. It will increase the likes of your videos.
You might think that getting more likes is a hassle, and it is quite difficult to grab users' attention, even if the content is sophisticated and quite lucrative. But that is not, a YouTuber just need to know some tactics, and you can easily make more viewer connect to you, and it will seamlessly increase likes on the content.
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Repetition is one of music's most fundamental and definitive features. From the recapitulation in sonata form, to self-similar cells in the late music of Morton Feldman, to the layering of repetitive loops in Electronic Dance Music, to cyclical quasi-repetition in African drumming: the notion of repetition penetrates all areas and domains of music-making. In fields such as music production, industry, education, and performance, the notions of repetition and repeatability have similarly proven to be vital.
Highlights of the event will include keynote presentations by Prof. Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis (University of Arkansas) and Prof. Tilman Baumgärtel (Hochschule Mainz), a lunchtime recital by pianist Mark Knoop, and evening concerts by the City Pierrot Ensemble and Explore Ensemble.
Again & Again' is generously supported by the Royal Musical Association (RMA), the Society for Education, Music and Psychology Research (SEMPRE) and the City, University of London Music Department.


A very spacious Lower Level apartment (approx 810 sq feet, 75 sq metres) in a classic Kensington Mansion.Finished to a high standard throughout. Our London home and we love it! and hope you will too! Stylish and very comfortable, an oasis of calm after a day exploring the highlights of London. If you do not see the specific dates you require as available please contact us as we can sometimes unblock dates for you! Attention to detail is our passion! We hope to provide all those special touches that make our guests feel at home and comfortable. We have had the pleasure of hosting over 110 guests from all over the world , and are very proud to have received all 5 Star reviews!
Great Flat with a Great Host!
Terrific flat near Kensington just 3 blocks from Earls Court Station - Christian was just an absolutely superb host, made sure we got settled in and provided us with everything we could've asked for. Cannot recommend highly enough, we enjoyed our stay immensely and hope to return next year. Thanks, Christian!
I don't know where to begin. I can't say enough about the wonderful experience we had with Christian. The day before we left the States the owner of the place we had originally rented emailed me and said her place had flooded. Luckily Christians place was available and how lucky we feel that it was. We have never had such a responsive owner in all the VRBOs we have stayed in over the years. He not only met us on the curb but checked in on us several times throughout our stay. The apartment was very comfortable and very well appointed. He provided cereal and coffee, Jam and bread as well as water and even a bottle of wine. It was so nice to get in after a long flight and not have to rush to the grocery store. I highly, highly, higlhy recommend this place. You are less than 300 yards from the tube and can get anywhere in London very easily. Thank you again Christian. We will for sure be back!!!!!
Wonderful week stay in this well stocked and comfortable flat that's only an easy 5 min walk to Earls Court underground. Appreciated all of Christian's attention to detail and his thoughtfulness. It made our visit to London very relaxing.
Good location. Convenient to transportation & food suppliers. Christian was there to greet us & kept in contact throughout our stay. Best supplied pantry ever. No complaints & everything you could need was supplied - even groceries & a bottle of wine. Definitely on our A list since we come every year. Thank you, Christian.
Very comfortable and centrally located.
Christian is a gracious host and has thought of every little detail to make a travelers stay hassle-free. He has compiled a book of transportation choices, food stores, restaurants, sights, shopping, attractions, etc which made our stay so much more enjoyable! His apt. is equipped with everything anyone might need. We highly recommend Christian's apt!
Christian and Bertrand are superb hosts and their flat is truly amazing! The apartment is very well appointed. It is very stylish, comfortable and pristinely clean. It has all the modern conveniences. The apartment is spacious and the space is used very smartly throughout. There is ample storage and there is a work area where one can do a bit of work without disturbing one's companions. The kitchen, the bathroom and the entertainment appliances and systems are excellent. The bed is very large and very comfortable and the linens of highest quality. The location is excellent. The entrance to a tube station is only two minutes away and a number of busses running through central London stop nearby. There is a score of shops and restaurants within five minute walking radius, including a number of groceries where one can buy all one needs to take advantage of Christian and Bernard's chef's kitchen. Upon our arrival we were met by Christian, who was an absolute pleasure to deal with. He helped us settle in and gave a quick informative tour of the apartment. We could always reach him during our stay and he was most helpful. Finally, Christian and Bertrand know and love the city. They have a wealth of knowledge and provide a very detailed and most excellent city guide with list of local attraction and restaurants. Cannot recommend Christian and Bertrand's flat enough.
WOW, where do I start......First of all, the location of the flat in Earls Court is phenomenal. You literally walk 2 minutes and you arrive @ the tube station which will take you anywhere you want to go. Just a quick walk down the side street and you're on Earl's Court Rd. Here, you'll find an extensive selection of restaurants and pubs to choose from. Just go to any of the restaurants or pubs that Christian recommends in his big white binder and you'll be happy! On that note, Christian & Bertrand spent a great deal of time putting together a binder that gives you an excellent selection and run down of places to go, eat and shop in the beautiful city of London. I can't thank them enough for spending the time to put this together. This was invaluable as it was our first visit to London. Second, the flat itself is remarkable. The flat is located @ Nevern Mansions. This is a historic building in existence since 1890. Talk about charm the moment you arrive....Inside the flat, you'll find the kind of warmth and charm that you imagined and then some once you first laid eyes on the photos from AirBNB. Everything is just splendid from the layout to the finishes of the flat. My wife and I immediately felt like we were at our home away from home. Last but certainly not least, is the fantastic communication we received from Christian prior to arrival. He gave us excellent information and directions that made us feel at ease with traveling to London and arriving at the flat. Once we arrived, Christian greeted us outside the building and gave us a hand with our luggage. Once inside the flat, he went over the operation of the major appliances and offered us a nice cup of coffee from their gourmet bean to cup Delonghi machine. He then answered any questions we had about London, the flat and where to find the best beer in town! As others have mentioned, Christian even went grocery shopping for us prior to our arrival and bought us the essentials and then some for an awesome stay. We are extremely picky people and couldn't have felt more blessed to have found such a beautiful property in a fantastic location. In fact, if I were to purchase a second home, I would definitely look to purchase in Earls Court. I could literally write a book about everything we love about this flat and the location within the London area. If you're reading this and debating about where to stay, your look is over!! We can't wait to return to London and stay in this flat again!
Christian and Bertrand's gracious apartment stands above all others we have stayed in around the world. It's location steps away from a major metro hub, fantastic grocery shopping and good restaurants are only the starters. Their place is extremely comfortable, quiet, and more than well-appointed. We loved being able to experience the good taste of the owners? The bed is extremely comfortable, with luxurious linens and pillows, great storage areas and blackout drapes enabled us to sleep in. The living/dining/kitchen area is filled with quality accessories and appliances, comfortable seating,interesting books and art. The bathroom/laundry area was compact and very comfortable, and the shower was quite good. We didn't expect, and were delighted to be left with tasty goodies and staples of all sorts, and with lovely flowers. Our communication with Christian couldn't have been smoother, and he inquired to make sure we were settled in comfortably. I would ask potential guests only one thing: why wouldn't you want to stay here?! Staying here made our week-long visit to London more than memorable. We'll be back, for sure!
Beautiful flat in great location!
It was nice to retreat to a comfy, well-decorated and spacious home away from home after a long work week in London. Everything was as pictured - clean and modern. And only a block away from Earl's Court station, making it easy to get everywhere on foot.


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2020 Music News
June of 44 Announce New Album
Slint and June of 44 Announce Limited Edition Record Store Day Exclusives
The Debut Record From Muzz Comes Out June 5th
Built to Spill Announce Daniel Johnston Covers Album
Shellac to Release Peel Sessions
Thrush Hermit Announce Clayton Park Vinyl Release, Tour Dates
Broken Social Scene Announce New EP "Let's Try The After - Vol 2"
Built To Spill Announce Keep It Like A Secret Anniversary Tour
Sebadoh Announces New Album and Tour
PILE Announce Green and Gray LP, Share "Bruxist Grin"
PILE Announce North American Tour
Jeremy Enigk Announces Full Band Tour
Failure and Swervedriver Announce Joint Headlining Tour
Ian Blurton to Release "Space Is Forever" on Jan. 19, 2019
2019 Live Reviews
Pixies - The Phoenix, 12/12/2019
Thrush Hermit - Danforth Music Hall, 10/04/2019
Built to Spill - The Phoenix, 09/20/2019
Wolf Parade - Danforth Music Hall, 08/16/2019
Guided By Voices - Lee's Palace, 07/13/2019
Sebadoh - Horseshoe Tavern, 07/12/2019
PILE - The Horseshoe Tavern, 05/28/2019
Morrissey - Sony Centre, 04/26/2019
Broken Social Scene - Danforth Music Hall, 04/25/2019
Jeremy Enigk - Radio, 04/15/2019
Failure/Swervedriver - The Phoenix, 04/01/2019
Teenage Fanclub - The Phoenix, 03/08/2019
Deerhunter - Danforth Music Hall, 02/21/2019
METZ/Fucked Up - The Opera House, 12/22/2018
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Scotiabank Arena, 10/28/2018
PILE - The Garrison, 10/04/2018
The The - Sony Centre, 09/19/2018
Interpol - Rebel, 09/13/2018
The Smashing Pumpkins - Scotiabank Arena, 08/08/2018
Fleet Foxes - Sony Centre, 07/24/2018
Radiohead - Scotiabank Arena, 07/19/2018
Pixies - Budweiser Stage, 07/14/2018
Jack White - Budweiser Stage, 06/09/2018
Broken Social Scene - Budweiser Stage, 05/24/2018
The Breeders - The Phoenix, 05/06/2018
The Afghan Whigs/Built To Spill - The Danforth Music Hall, 04/23/2018
Death From Above - The Phoenix, 12/01/2017
Grizzly Bear - Massey Hall, 11/27/2017
Hamilton Leithauser - The Danforth Music Hall, 10/30/2017
Pixies - Massey Hall, 09/29-30/2017
The Afghan Whigs - The Opera House, 09/19/2017
Fleet Foxes: Massey Hall, 08/04/2017
Thurston Moore Group - The Great Hall, 07/17/2017
Spoon - Massey Hall, 07/17/2017
Broken Social Scene: Fort York, 06/03/2017
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds: Massey Hall, 05/31/2017
The Jesus and Mary Chain: Massey Hall, 05/12/2017
PJ Harvey: Massey Hall, 04/13/2017
The Flaming Lips: Rebel, 03/13/2017
Dinosaur Jr. - Danforth Music Hall, 03/10/2017
Hamilton Leithauser: The Opera House, 02/13/2017
Built To Spill: Danforth Music Hall, 09/30/2016
Prophets Of Rage: Molson Amphitheatre, 08/24/2016
The Tragically Hip: Air Canada Centre, 08/12/2016
Swans: Danforth Music Hall, 07/10/2016
Wolf Parade: Lee's Palace, 05/25/2016
Iggy Pop - Sony Centre, 04/09/2016
Hamilton Leithauser & Paul Maroon: Dakota Tavern, 01/20/2016
Constantines: Lee's Palace, 09/24/2015
Pixies: TURF, Fort York, 09/20/2015
Built To Spill: TURF, Fort York, 09/18/2015
Failure: Lee's Palace, 08/18/2015
Interpol: Danforth Music Hall, 07/15/2015
The Tragically Hip: Molson Amphitheatre, 07/01/2015
Spoon: The Phoenix, 06/24/2015
Pixies: Horseshoe Tavern, 06/07/2015
Ride: Danforth Music Hall, 06/02/2015
Constantines: Massey Hall, 05/27/2015
Faith No More: Sony Centre, 05/09/2015
METZ: Lee's Palace, 05/02/2015
Swans: The Phoenix, 02/20/2015
Hamilton Leithauser, The Drake, 01/20/2015
Death From Above 1979: Sound Academy, 12/05/2014
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: Sony Centre, 07/31/2014
Nine Inch Nails/Soundgarden: Molson Amphitheatre, 07/27/2014
Swans: Yonge-Dundas Square, 06/20/2014
Chad VanGaalen: Lee's Palace, 05/24/2014
The National: Massey Hall, 04/09/2014
Pixies: Massey Hall, 01/15/2014
Spiritualized: The Phoenix, 05/05/2012
The Walkmen: The Phoenix, 03/02/2012
Anna Calvi: Lee's Palace, 12/12/2011
Scratch Acid: Lee's Palace, 11/11/2011
2020 Album Reviews
METZ - Atlas Vending
Hum - Inlet
Hamilton Leithauser - The Loves of Your Life
Wolf Parade - Thin Mind
Bonnetta/Huizinga - Dark Watchers
Sebadoh - Act Surprised
Pixies - Beneath the Eyrie
PILE - Green and Gray
The Raconteurs - Help Us Stranger
Ian Blurton - Signals Through The Flames
Failure - In The Future Your Body Will Be The Furthest Thing From Your Mind
The Breeders - All Nerve
Pixies - Come On Pilgrim... It's Surfer Rosa
Spiritualized - And Nothing Hurt
Jack White - Boarding House Reach
The Afghan Whigs - In Spades
Broken Social Scene - Hug of Thunder
Chavez - Cockfighters
Dinosaur Jr. - Give A Glimpse Of What Yer Not
Fleet Foxes - Crack-Up
PJ Harvey: The Hope Six Demolition Project
METZ - Strange Peace
Thurston Moore - Rock n Roll Consciousness
PILE - A Hairshirt of Purpose
Queens of the Stone Age - Villains
Chad VanGaalen - Light Information
Lou Barlow: Brace the Wave
Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam - I Had A Dream That You Were Mine
Pixies - Head Carrier
Swans: The Gate
Built To Spill: Untethered Moon
The Dead Weather: Dodge and Burn
Failure: The Heart is a Monster
Modest Mouse: Strangers to Ourselves
Chad VanGaalen: Shrink Dust
The Afghan Whigs: Do to the Beast
Hamilton Leithauser: Black Hours
Thurston Moore: The Best Day
Pixies: Indie Cindy
Shellac: Dude Incredible
Girls Against Boys: The Ghost List
Nirvana: Live At The Paramount
Ian Blurton - Ian Blurton's Future Now
Jonas Bonnetta
Jonas Bonnetta: Evening Hymns
Doug Gillard - Guided By Voices
Mike Haliechuk: Fucked Up
Eli Janney: Girls Against Boys
Steve Lambke: Constantines/Baby Eagle
Jason Loewenstein
Rick Maguire: PILE
Rick Maguire - PILE (2019)
Greg Norman: Electrical Audio
Buzz Osborne: Melvins
Justin Pearson: Retox
Russell Simins, Judah Bauer: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Kellii Scott: Failure
Johnny Temple: Girls Against Boys
Bry Webb: Constantines
Andrew Whiteman & Ariel Engle: AroarA, Broken Social Scene
David Yow: The Jesus Lizard/Scratch Acid
MUSIC REVIEWS FROM THE HEART OF TORONTO
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Amherst, Massachusetts favourite sons, Dinosaur Jr., are back with their eleventh album, Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not. The indie rock survivors have delivered another solid set of crunchy, fuzzed out stompers that have J. Mascis' usual lyrical content of vague loss and regret. Much like they're recent touring partners, Built To Spill, Dinosaur Jr are arguably the most consistent recording act in rock with each one of their eleven albums delivering a remarkable sameness in quality. Granted, their first three records, which came out on the SST label, skewed closer to their more abrasive hardcore roots, the band's catalogue is nothing if not uniform in sound and lyrical content. In short, if you like Jazzmaster freak outs, fuzzed out bass and apathetic vocals then Dinosaur Jr is your band! The post-reunion version of Dinosaur Jr has now released four records, and in truth, their sound is more in keeping with Mascis' solo albums from the early 2000s, but there's nothing wrong with that because those records were criminally underrated anyway.
"Tiny" and "Goin Down" are the first two singles from the record and they are the formulaic three to four minute fuzz rock workouts that we've come to expect from the New Englanders. "I Told Everyone" and "Good To Know" follow in similar footsteps with equally pleasing riffage, Murph's breakneck drumming and Barlow's dual string strumming.
Things get slighty more subdued with "Lost All Day", "Knocked Around" and "Mirror" but they never stray to far from the master plan. The formula for shifting dynamics has been a successful one through the years; the guitars switch from fuzzed out chainsaws to a sensitive jangle and Mascis' vocals turn to a higher pitch with maybe just a touch of keyboard.
As has been the case with each record since their reformation, Barlow gets his customary two songs ("Love Is…" and "Left/Right") and they prove to be two of his better contributions. In fact, it makes the mouth water for a new Sebadoh release sooner rather than later…especially considering how strong their reunion record (Defend Yourself) was.
As usual, the production on Glimpse is immaculate. Mascis makes some of the most stunning sounding albums around and as has been the case since 1993's Where You Been, John Agnello aides and abets the sonic surroundings with his masterful engineering skills.
In short: Shredding guitar solos? Check!
Coffee fuelled drum fills? Check!
Distorted, up/down strummed bass? Check!
It's a Dinosaur Jr record and it's all there…go buy it!
- Johnny Hooper
John Hooper © All Rights Reserved


All three major indices are trading up today with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI) trading up 119 points (0.7%) at 16,493 as of Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, 11:55 AM ET. The NYSE advances/declines ratio sits at 1,941 issues advancing vs. 990 declining with 158 unchanged.
The Health Services industry currently sits up 0.5% versus the S&P 500, which is up 0.5%. On the negative front, top decliners within the industry include HCA Holdings ( HCA), down 1.0%, Grifols ( GRFS), down 1.0% and Smith & Nephew ( SNN), down 0.7%. Top gainers within the industry include Globus Medical ( GMED), up 4.6%, Edwards Life ( EW), up 3.4% and Express Scripts ( ESRX), up 0.8%.
5. WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman ( WX) is one of the companies pushing the Health Services industry lower today. As of noon trading, WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman is down $1.21 (-3.2%) to $36.83 on average volume. Thus far, 250,468 shares of WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 626,100 shares. The stock has ranged in price between $36.75-$38.38 after having opened the day at $38.38 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $38.04.
Wuxi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device research and development outsourcing company in China and the United States. It operates in two segments, Laboratory Services and Manufacturing Services. WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman has a market cap of $2.7 billion and is part of the health care sector. The company has a P/E ratio of 25.6, above the S&P 500 P/E ratio of 17.7. Shares are down 1.0% year-to-date as of the close of trading on Tuesday. Currently there are 7 analysts that rate WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman a buy, no analysts rate it a sell, and 2 rate it a hold.
4. As of noon trading, Opko Health ( OPK) is down $0.18 (-2.0%) to $8.82 on average volume. Thus far, 2.2 million shares of Opko Health exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 4.7 million shares. The stock has ranged in price between $8.73-$9.15 after having opened the day at $9.03 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $9.00.
Opko Health, Inc., a pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel and proprietary technologies. It operates in two segments, Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Opko Health has a market cap of $3.6 billion and is part of the health care sector. Shares are up 6.6% year-to-date as of the close of trading on Tuesday. Currently there are 3 analysts that rate Opko Health a buy, no analysts rate it a sell, and none rate it a hold.
3. As of noon trading, DaVita HealthCare Partners ( DVA) is down $0.37 (-0.6%) to $64.60 on light volume. Thus far, 395,108 shares of DaVita HealthCare Partners exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 2.1 million shares. The stock has ranged in price between $64.52-$65.00 after having opened the day at $65.00 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $64.97.
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. provides kidney dialysis services for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure, or end stage renal disease (ESRD) in the United States. DaVita HealthCare Partners has a market cap of $13.7 billion and is part of the health care sector. The company has a P/E ratio of 24.2, above the S&P 500 P/E ratio of 17.7. Shares are up 2.5% year-to-date as of the close of trading on Tuesday. Currently there are 9 analysts that rate DaVita HealthCare Partners a buy, no analysts rate it a sell, and 4 rate it a hold.
2. As of noon trading, Intuitive Surgical ( ISRG) is down $11.85 (-2.8%) to $408.03 on heavy volume. Thus far, 448,499 shares of Intuitive Surgical exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 439,700 shares. The stock has ranged in price between $402.18-$421.08 after having opened the day at $420.56 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $419.88.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets da Vinci surgical systems, and related instruments and accessories. Intuitive Surgical has a market cap of $15.0 billion and is part of the health care sector. The company has a P/E ratio of 23.5, above the S&P 500 P/E ratio of 17.7. Shares are up 9.3% year-to-date as of the close of trading on Tuesday. Currently there are 9 analysts that rate Intuitive Surgical a buy, 4 analysts rate it a sell, and 5 rate it a hold.
1. As of noon trading, WellPoint ( WLP) is down $0.65 (-0.7%) to $90.70 on average volume. Thus far, 957,754 shares of WellPoint exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 2.2 million shares. The stock has ranged in price between $90.59-$91.90 after having opened the day at $91.71 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $91.35.
WellPoint, Inc., a health benefits company, through its subsidiaries, offers network-based managed care plans to large and small employer, individual, Medicaid, and senior markets in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Commercial, Consumer, and Other. WellPoint has a market cap of $26.8 billion and is part of the health care sector. The company has a P/E ratio of 9.8, below the S&P 500 P/E ratio of 17.7. Shares are down 1.1% year-to-date as of the close of trading on Tuesday. Currently there are 5 analysts that rate WellPoint a buy, no analysts rate it a sell, and 11 rate it a hold.
TheStreet Ratings rates WellPoint as a buy. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, solid stock price performance, attractive valuation levels and good cash flow from operations. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income. Get the full WellPoint Ratings Report now.


Bruno Mars has announced the special guests who will replace Cardi B on the upcoming finale leg of the 24K Magic World Tour!
Cardi B was originally slated to join Bruno on the tour, but she dropped out as she is not ready to go back on the road after giving birth to a baby girl this summer.
Bruno has been traveling around the globe on the 24K Magic World Tour since March 2017 and he will have made over 135 stops around the world when the tour wraps in November.
The final leg of the tour will end in Bruno's home state of Hawaii with a record-breaking three shows at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu.
Chris Brown hits the red carpet at the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Sunday (March 29) in Los Angeles.
The 25-year-old entertainer was joined at the show by Snoop Dogg and Charlie Wilson.
Chris is up for the Hip Hop/R&B Song of the Year award and the Best Fan Army award. Best of luck tonight to Chris and the rest of the nominees!
Tune into the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards, which just started on NBC! Watch right now!
Justin Timberlake dons a black suit while performing onstage during the 2013 BET Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday (June 30) in Los Angeles.
The 32-year-old entertainer was joined by Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams while performing a medley of songs, which included "You Are", "Beautiful", "Signs", "You Dropped a Bomb on Me", and "Outstanding" to honor Charlie Wilson.
Justin was nominated for Best Male R&B Artist, with the award going to Miguel.
Earlier in the day, Justin was spotted arriving at Staples Center before the awards ceremony.
FYI: Justin is wearing a Tom Ford suit and Christian Louboutin shoes.
Click inside to watch the performance!


Bobby Lamar Harrell, 61, of Woodbine, passed away Monday (March 18, 2019) at Memorial Health in Jacksonville, Fla., following a short battle with cancer.
He was born in Waycross to the late Robert Percy Harrell and Linnie Mae Higgs Harrell, and he lived most of his life in Camden County.
He served in the United States Navy, retiring as chief with 18 years of service. He also retired from the Department of Defense in maintenance at the Kings Bay Naval Base with 14 years of service.
He enjoyed spending time with his son and grandson, playing racketball and fishing.
He is survived by his only son, Austin Brooks Harrell (Lisa), of Callahan, Fla.; one brother, Larry Harrell Sr. (Beverly), of Waycross; one grandson, Brayden Harrell, also of Blackshear; one niece, Gina Connell, of Sylvester; one nephew, Larry Harrell Jr., of Waycross; and two very special friends, Camilla Denton and Terry Laughinghouse, of Waycross.
Bobby will be missed by his family, friends, neighbors and former co-workers at the Navy Base.
There will be no local service but the family requests that everyone remember the family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
A celebration of life service for Lillian Felecia "Beanie" Malone, 64, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 702 Arnold McKinney Drive with the church pastor and her brother, the Rev. Fer-Rell M. Malone Sr., offering words of comfort and encouragement.
"Felecia," as she preferred to be called in her more mature years, "Beanie"in her youth, was extremely talented and gifted. She was a person who was passionate in her belief.
Born July 8, 1952, the third of six children, she was a daughter of the Rev. John S. Malone Jr. and Maudean Battle Malone.
She passed into eternal rest on Thursday (March 21, 2019) at her residence. She will be fondly remembered by many as one who loved life and sought after joy, often times the one who would elicit laughter with her alarming sense of humor, coupled with her engaging smile.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Greater Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
Born in Waycross, she attended the public school and graduated from Waycross High School, class of 1972, although she began high school at Center High School.
Her 10th grade year was the first year of integration in the public school system and as many of her friends have stated, she was truly a bridge that made the transition a success.
She erased a lot of tension for kids, black and white by being herself. She was a member of the Waycross High School varsity basketball team and also loved tennis.
She had a good heart, which makes it no surprise she won Miss Congeniality in the Waycross High School pageant. After graduation she attended Albany Sate College, now Albany Sate University, and later moved to Atlanta. One who was determined to complete a task, she attended Waycross College in the early 1980s and graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2015.
Her career path was varied and most often she found herself in positions that advocated for the human and civil rights of others as well as working with children. Her gift and passion for others was a normal part of growing up in the Malone household. She exemplified her gifts as a paralegal for Georgia Legal Service in Waycross and several other social service positions in Atlanta and Statesboro.
Her colleagues recall her devotion to her work as an advocate for individuals infected by HIV and AIDS during her tenure with SisterLove. She spent several years serving in roles that afforded her the opportunity to share her knowledge and voice within the HIV community. She was known for speaking truthfully to those who would hear.
Everybody loved to hear her talk. Her message peppered with her wit would captivate one's attention, no matter the subject. From her superb mind, to her flawless and skillful communication, one was never left wondering who she was. Her love and relationships with children were validated by the influence she had on youth beyond her immediate circle. The time she spent as recreation counselor and substitute teacher are a testament to that.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, the Rev. John S. Malone Sr. and Mary Quarterman Malone, her maternal grandparents, Harry and Faye Bellamy Battle.
Those left to cherish her memory include sisters, Professor H. Tia Juana Malone, of Albany, and Dr. Jacqueline M. Malone, of Alpharetta; brothers, John Samuel Malone III, of Waycross, the Rev. Calvin V. Malone (Janice), of Charleston, S.C., and the Rev. Fer-Rell M. Malone Sr. (Kecia), of Waycross; sister/cousin, Ruth McCoy, of Waycross; aunts, Mary Evelyn Hill (Clarence Sr.), of Miami, Fla., Bettye Dunson, of Albany, and Jacquelyn Tillman, of Baxley: aunt/cousin, Dorothy Melton, of Waycross; uncle, Samuel Battle, of Atlanta; uncle/cousin, William Rood Jr., of Waycross; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.
Friends are being received at the home of the Rev. Fer-Rell and Kecia Malone Sr., 709 Jones St., and Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.
The body will lie in repose Saturday from 9 a.m. to the hour of service.
Carolyn J. Walker Dell, 90, widow of Paul A. Walker, Owensboro, Ky., and Omer Clarence "O.C." Dell, Waycross, passed away in her home with family by her side on Tuesday (March 19, 2019).
Born in Millwood, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Clara Van Landingham Cavender and was also preceded in death by her brothers, Woodfin, Roy, John and Clifton.
She was a teacher in Georgia and Kentucky, where she later retired as a real estate broker and auctioneer. She enjoyed playing cards and traveling, especially to the beach, and close relationships with her family and friends.
Faith and church fellowship with the Baptist, Methodist and Nazarene denominations were central to her life and to her volunteer work with the Red Cross and VISTA adult literacy.
In 2014 she moved to Georgetown, Ky., to live with her son and daughter-in-law.
She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Phil Bader) Walker, Hopkinsville; son, Phillip (Lisa Lykins) Walker, Georgetown; step-son, Paul Walker and his family; step-daughters, Jeanine Dell, Nancy Hewitt and family; granddaughter, Sarah Higgins; she will be deeply missed by her dogs, Miss Maudie and Ira Christie.
Bettye Seay Rowell, 90, of Hortense, passed away Tuesday (March 26, 2019) at The White House Personal Care Home in Waycross.
Born in Russellville, Ala., her parents were Murphy Seay and Flora Allen Seay. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Silas Rowell, two sons, John Rowell and Wayne Rowell, and a brother, Arnold Seay.
She retired after teaching for 33 years with the Brantley County School System. She was a member of Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church, and enjoyed reading her bible, teaching Sunday School, sewing and taking care of others.
Survivors include her son, Scott Rowell, of Waycross; three foster children, Ronnie Strickland (Pam), of Boiling Springs, S.C., Brenda Jacobs (Roy), of Hortense, and John Strickland, of Statesboro; three grandchildren, Mark Rowell, Matthew Rowell and Alyssa Rowell; one sister and brother-in-law, Doris McDowell (Tom), of Russellville, Ala.; several other relatives and a host of friends.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Jack Sinclair officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, at the church.
Burial will follow in Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gary Strickland, Joey Strickland, J.B. Strickland and Andy Riggins.
Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church.
Family and pallbearers are asked to meet at the church by 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Marilyn Anne Dowling Clayton, 73, of Brunswick, passed away Saturday (March 23, 2019) at her residence.
Born in Waycross, her parents were Olin Jefferson Dowling and Hester Mae Dowling Scott. She was also preceded in death by her son, Baby Boy Clayton, and her sister, Annette Tucker.
She was of the Christian Faith. She retired after 25 years as S.P.D. Clerk for Southeast Georgia Health System. She was an artist and enjoyed crocheting, yard work, ceramics and spending time with her family and her dog, Pepe.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bryan Clayton, of Brunswick, and Stephen and Karen Clayton, of Scotland; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and James Lewis, of Hortense; three grandchildren, Jessica Lewis, of Nahunta, Jenna Lewis, and Brianna Lewis, both of Hortense; four great-grandchildren, Caedus Pollice, Siylar Pollice, Erin Harris and Jay'Cee Mae Truth Snipes; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Sterling Church of God of Prophecy with the Rev. Lannis Lewis officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, at the Church.
Burial will follow in Palmetto Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gregory Dowling, James Tucker, Shane Dowling, Brandon Dowling and James Lewis.
Family and pallbearers are asked to meet at the church by 12:30 p.m. Friday.
James Calvin Boyett, 93, of Patterson, passed away Tuesday evening (March 26, 2019) at Memorial Satilla Health System in Waycross.
Sitting on his porch visiting with friends always put a smile on his face as did being with his large family. He was a hard worker and provider and was always a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he was in the Senior Adult Sunday School class.
He was a son of the late Harley and Arlie Warren Boyett. He was also preceded in death by his wife, LaForrest Mulkey Boyett, a daughter and two sons-in-law, Sharon and Gordon Roberson and Ray Crosby, a great-grandchild, Isaac Lightsey, and three sisters, Edna Cason, Thedius Cason and Waunell Thornton.
Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Gary Murray, of Blackshear, Charlotte and Russell Thornton, of Blackshear, Karen and Kyle Moore, of Blackshear, and Michelle and Blaine Deal of Patterson; six sons and five daughters-in-law, James and Dena Boyett, of Laurel, Miss., Malcolm and Tammy Boyett, of Patterson, Joseph and Pamela Boyett, of Patterson, Kelvin and Jan Boyett, of Savannah, Tim and Martha Sue Boyett, of Metter, and David Boyett, of Patterson; a sister, Lilyphine Cason, of Patterson; 31 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives; a special companion, Juan Anderson.
He was a member of the Patterson and Blackshear Masonic Lodges.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
The family kindly requests members of the Senior Adult Sunday School class to serve as honorary pallbearers. They are asked to meet at the church by 2:30 on Saturday afternoon.
Sonya Wesley Lamar passed away Sunday (March 24, 2019).
She was born March 20, 1965 in Jacksonville, Fla. She was affectionately known to everyone as "Tonnette." At a young age she moved to Waycross.
She was educated in the Pierce County School System and graduated from high school in 1984. After graduation she attended Okefenokee Technical Institute (now Coastal Pines Technical College) and earned a degree in early childhood development. She loved to cook, read and work with children.
She was formerly employed at the Harrell Center in Waycross.
She was married to Berwyn Lamar for more than 21 years. They shared a special bond with a niece, Zi'Riah Studivant, who lived with them.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Alberta Smith.
She leaves a special love to her husband, Berwyn Lamar, to treasurer forever.
She will be lovingly missed by her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Boysie (Mary Etta) Brown, of Waycross; siblings, Patricia Studivent, Linda Brown, Boise (Tocsha) Brown Jr., Tony (Rebecca) Brown and Jim Brown, all of Waycross; loving nieces, nephews, cousins, loving friends, a special niece, ZiRiah Studivent; and a special brother-in-law, Paul Studivent.
Visitation is today (Thursday) from 5 until until 7 p.m. at Rainge Memorial Chapel.
The funeral is Friday 1 p.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 702 Arnold McKinney Drive, Waycross.
Arrangements are entrusted to Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc., Blackshear.


After my first post today I apparently triggered some insidious bot lurking in a dark corner of the Interweb: within 45 seconds of bringing my blog back from the dead I got over 200 spam comment submissions, mostly to old posts. More distressingly, 180 of them sailed right past the spam filter. All of them were about gambling. As a result, to prevent me getting repetitive stress disorder from hitting the "mark as spam" button and keep this blog easy to comment on without requiring registration or anything intrusive, I've banned the following three words from comments: poker, casino, and gambling. I don't anticipate anyone needing to use them, but if for some reason you do you may want to write c@sino or you'll have your post discarded transparently.
I recently released Bingo Card Creator on Versiontracker.com, a Mac software site that is apparently pretty popular. And by recently I mean less than 12 hours ago. I've already got multiple sales (!) and also multiple bug reports that it doesn't work on various versions of Mac OS X. I know it works on at least some Mac machines because I have happy, satisifed customers from the other download sites and I can see successful requests for the check-for-updates page in my HTTP logs which identify themselves as coming from the Mac version.


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The Luffa ( L. aegyptiaca) is an amazing plant. It has so many uses such as, edible flowers, edible fruit, shade producing vines, and of course luffas made from the fully mature fruit which can be sold.
They are easy to grow but need a longish growing season. The plants need 150-200 days to reach full maturity.
The young fruit can be eaten raw or cooked in a variety of dishes. Almost every south east asian country has their own dish made from this useful plant.
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Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice
By Grace Usher - On May 28, 2018
May 5, 1866, a northern Memorial Day is said to have started in Waterloo, N.Y., when Gen. John A Logan issued a proclamation calling for "Decoration Day" to be observed annually and nationwide. Logan was commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of and for Union Civil War veterans. Whit his proclamation, Logan adopted the Memorial Day practice that had begun in the Southern states three years earlier.
Originally called Decoration Day, the aim of the celebration was to commemorate those who had fallen in war while serving in U.S. military service.
Today, the federal holiday of Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May.
As Americans remember lost brothers and sisters today, those who are still here.
Sisto Sandoval, 73, served in the United States Army in the Vietnam conflict from 1968-69. He was a member of the Long Lines Battalion and was primarily stationed in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam.
Sisto Sandoval offers a prayer at the Gold Star Mothers ceremony. photo Ron Silva
"Memorial Day is a day of respect to all who have given the Ultimate Sacrifice. One never removes the memories of war. The healing begins when we open up to expose ourselves to our inner fears. [We] give respect to those who serve, especially those who died. We heal when others see us as a person who lost their youth in conflicts. I see in memories those who were lost and hurt. I cannot imagine the feelings of loss the mother and father who raised this child feels." said Sandoval.
Lake Havasu City commemorates those lost with a gathering at the Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens on Monday morning. The American Legion Riders and Patriot Guard Riders lead the riders presentation.
"I think about my father. He went down on the Oklahoma in Pearl Harbor." said Bill Meehan, 83, First Sergeant Marine Corps.
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The Troop The Colors was performed by VFW Post #9401, 82nd Airborne, American Legion Post #81, and Marine Corps League #757. The Troop the Colors was followed by an invocation recited by VFW Chaplain Joe Thayer.
The National Anthem was rendered by Fred Bennett and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Lake Havasu City Military Moms. The Master of Ceremonies was VFW Cdr. Steve Knock and the honorary guest speaker was Mayor Mark Nexsen.
The Field Battle Crosses were presented by Trevor Guhy and Ray Peckens. The Wreath was presented by VFW Auxiliary Jr. Vice President, Olga Knock, and American Legion Auxiliary President, Jan Swift.
Veterans salute the flag Monday morning during TAPS. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
A gun Salute was ignited by Marine Corps League #757. The League was joined for Taps by VFW Post #9401 and American LEgion Post #81.
A balloon release was lead by a representative for Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and the Benediction was said by VFW Chaplain Joe Thayer.
The ceremony ended with a presentation of wreath on local fallen soldier, Patrick Tinell's, grave. The wreath was presented by Military/Goldstar Moms and 82nd Airborne and VFW Post #9401.
Olga Knock and Jan Swift presents the wreath Monday morning. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Gold Star Mothers Mona Hester and Debbie Tinnell, along with members of the 82nd All Airborne London Bridge Chapter, lay a wreath at SPC Patrick Tinnell's gravesite. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
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Richard Stren has accepted a one-year appointment as interim director of Cities Centre. An Emeritus Professor of Political Science and former Director of the Centre for Urban and Community Studies (predecessor to Cities Centre), from 1989 to 2000, Professor Stren looks forward to continuing in the best traditions of interdisciplinary urban research at the University of Toronto.
Cities Centre congratulates Senior Advisor and former Interim Director, Professor Emeritus Larry Bourneof Geography and Planning, on receiving the International Geographical Union's Lauréat d'honneur. The Lauréat d'honneur was inaugurated in 1976 to honor individuals who have achieved particular distinction or who have rendered outstanding service in the work of the IGU or in international geography and environmental research. It is awarded every four years to no more than three or four individuals. Professor Bourne is only the second Canadian to receive this award.
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GARANT Xtric centering vice
Hoffmann Group USA announced a new centering vice called the GARANT Xtric.
The vice is equipped with a new chuck jaw quick-change system, which enables easy, tool-free changeover. A click mechanism gives the vice an interchange accuracy in the micrometre range. Top jaws, which can be rotated by 180 degrees, allow for a large clamping range and high variability when fixing components. And clamping using multiple GARANT Xtrics is not a problem, the center can be adjusted precisely in order to achieve top precision.
"The new GARANT Xtric is suitable for clamping both blanks and finished parts," said Charlie Slagle, President & CEO of Hoffmann Group USA. "In addition, pre-stamping components is not required. Therefore, a time savings of 50 percent is possible when setting up."
With the new GARANT Xtric, the top jaws can be replaced or rotated by 180 degrees by hand, without using any tools. For this purpose, the top jaws are inserted into a dovetail and pushed down via two spring plates until they engage. There is no need to remove and re-thread the spindle nut. With this unique "click and clamp" system, the GARANT Xtric can significantly contribute to a reduction in set-up costs.
With its rotating top jaws, the GARANT Xtric provides a particularly large clamping range of 0 to 144 millimetres in the case of the model 80S, and 0 to 194 millimetres in the case of the model 80M. An additional model with a jaw width of 125 millimetres will be launched soon. All models are alternatively available with pivot jaws.
If a clamping force of 25 kN is applied directly on the component, the vice will also be suitable for clamping unfinished parts. If a gripper jaw with GARANT tooth form is used, pre-stamping can even be eliminated. For customers that already use the "Lang" system, there are suitable top jaws with the "Lang system" tooth form. The top jaws are available both uncoated and coated.
In order to clamp larger workpieces using multiple centering vices, the center can be adjusted precisely - to the micrometre. And if required, can be shifted by up to 0.5 millimetres on each side (by one millimetre in total). To do this, simply release the screw on the side, reset the center using pin wrenches and then retighten the screw on the side.
Longitudinal grooves for precise alignment on the machine table, bores for the "Lang" positioning system and adapter plates for clamping on the GARANT Zero Clamp zero-point system round off the range. Adaptation to other zero-point clamping systems is also possible.
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Bayer Plans Closing Monsanto Acquisition on June 7th
Bayer plans to complete the acquisition of Monsanto on June 7th, following the receipt of all required approvals from regulatory authorities.
Werner Baumann, Chairman of the Board of Management of Bayer AG, says, "The acquisition of Monsanto is a strategic milestone in strengthening our portfolio of leading businesses in health and nutrition. We will double the size of our agriculture business and create a leading innovation engine in agriculture, positioning us to better serve our customers and unlock the long-term growth potential in the sector."
Bayer announced its intention to acquire Monsanto in May 2016, and signed an agreement with the U.S. company for US$128 per share in September 2016. Currently that corresponds to a total cost of approximately US$63 billion taking into account Monsanto's debt outstanding as of February 28, 2018.
In connection with the comprehensive regulatory approval process, Bayer has agreed to the divestiture of businesses, which generated 2.2 billion euro in sales in 2017 for an aggregate base purchase price of 7.6 billion euro. Including Monsanto and taking the divestitures into account, the health and agriculture businesses would have been roughly equal in size in 2017, with total pro forma sales of around 45 billion euro including combined Crop Science sales of around 20 billion euro. In 2017, both companies together employed approximately 115,000 people, accounting for the divestments.
The acquisition is anticipated to generate significant value. Bayer expects a positive contribution to core earnings per share starting in 2019. From 2021 onward, that contribution is expected to be double-digit percentage. Moreover, adjusted for divestments, Bayer expects synergies to deliver annual contributions of US$1.2 billion to EBITDA before special items as of 2022.
In order to acquire Monsanto, Bayer secured initial bridge financing of US$57 billion. As announced in September 2016, this is being refinanced by a combination of equity and debt transactions, some of which have already been completed. The final equity measure will be a rights issue, which was announced on June 3rd.
Bayer will become the sole shareholder of Monsanto on June 7th. According to the conditional approval from the U.S. Department of Justice, the integration of Monsanto into Bayer can take place as soon as the divestments to BASF have been completed. This is expected to be in approximately two months. "We have diligently prepared for the upcoming integration over the past two years. Our extensive experience in integrating other large companies has proven that we can and will be successful," said Baumann.
Bayer will remain the company name. Monsanto will no longer be a company name. The acquired products will retain their brand names and become part of the Bayer portfolio.
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What to watch for in Week 3 of NFL preseason
Published: Aug 26, 2017 at 01:03 AM
A good amount of position battles have been solved, but the most intriguing week of preseason awaits. Week 3 typically brings us the most time with the starters before they all go on ice next week. This is the best first look at each team we're going to get before kickoff weekend.
Here's what we're watching for from each team in games going down this weekend (all game times Eastern). Get the latest preseason news, updates, and highlights with NFL Mobile. Plus live national games and NFL Network 24/7 included only with Verizon.
Bears at Titans, 1 p.m. (Live on FOX)
Bears: The savior is getting first-team reps this week. That's right, Mitchell Trubisky is starting against Tennessee, as coach John Fox has decided to give the rookie a chance to win the gig in his first season. The prospect of Trubisky, now running with the ones, carving up the Titans is deliciously enticing. Excuse me while I wipe away excess drool.
Titans: I'm in the minority here (and it's not yet time for bold predictions), but I'm expecting big things in Nashville this season, starting with this week. Marcus Mariota is back, looks healthy and as good as ever, and is armed with the most weapons he's had as a pro. Derrick Henry has earned praise in camp and got a heavy workload last week, though that might be cut down by DeMarco Murray's potential debut. I'm ready for Exotic Smashmouth, Season Two. Are you?
Bengals at Redskins, 4:30 p.m. (Live on FOX)
Bengals:Joe Mixon by himself continues to be a reason to watch the Bengals in the preseason. The rookie running back has shown flashes of why he could be great in the league. The back end of Cincinnati's defense will be without Shawn Williams, who will miss four to six weeks with an elbow injury. The Bengals will have to find consistency in his absence against a Washington passing attack that is eager to find its footing.
Redskins:Jordan Reed practiced fully Wednesday and coach Jay Gruden is hopeful he can play. Reed adds a versatile weapon to Washington's offense, and it'll be his first test after dealing with a toe injury that kept him out of camp until this week. The Redskins will need his contributions after two subpar showings offensively in the first two weeks. Is this the game in which Kirk Cousins and Co. finally put things together?
49ers at Vikings, 8 p.m. (Live on NBC)
49ers: The highlight of this season for San Francisco will come on the defensive side, as an offense quarterbacked by Brian Hoyer inevitably has a very visible ceiling. There's hope, though, in the defense, with Reuben Foster, DeForest Buckner and even Aaron Lynch, who stood out in Week 1. Back on the offensive side, we'll get to see if the Kyle Shanahan-directed Hoyer can exceed his own bar against a Vikings defense that is unforgiving.
Vikings: Another week of Dalvin Cook is good for everyone, including the rookie, who showed last week he has the chops to immediately start. What's interesting is how the depth chart shapes up behind him. Latavius Murray is on the mend, meaning Jerick McKinnon gets a shot at wrapping a tight grip on the spell back role. This also will be the longest the starting offensive line will be on the field together in the preseason, and we all know how Minnesota's line struggled last season. With new additions Riley Reiff and Mike Remmers, will the Vikings prove their big fellas are no longer a cause for concern?
Cardinals at Falcons, 7 p.m.
Cardinals: Bruce Arians went into the film room after last week's loss to the Bears thinking it was the end of times for his team, but after reviewing the tape, realized it wasn't that bad. They'll need a better performance against the reigning NFC champs. Arizona's starting defense, powered by Tyrann Mathieu, has been its stronger unit thus far. We'll see if the offense can catch up.
Falcons: Rookie Takkarist McKinley saw his first game action last week, and will get more reps this week against a Cardinals offense that seems ripe for harassment. The pass rusher should get plenty of opportunities to make an impact. Atlanta's offense, meanwhile, hasn't missed a beat under new offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian. They'll face their toughest test yet against the Cardinals.
Bills at Ravens, 7 p.m.
Bills:Tyrod Taylor had a rough outing last week, and is now without recently retired receiver Anquan Boldin. Buffalo's offense needs a strong outing heading into the regular season for morale purposes, if nothing more. Also keep an eye on linebacker Reggie Ragland, who has had to tune out trade rumors lately.
Ravens: The running backs. Terrance West was the assumed starter, but Javorius Allen made a strong push for the job with his performance against the Dolphins last week, averaging 4 yards per carry on just 10 totes. Also, keep an eye on the guy handing them the ball. Ryan Mallett has been bad or worse in preseason action, leaving the more-important-than-usual backup QB situation in question as the Ravens await the return of Joe Flacco from a back injury.
Jets at Giants, 7 p.m.
Jets: After a weird week of rotations at quarterback -- Josh McCown was running gassers instead of taking snaps at one point during the week -- the position is the focus of New York's final tune-up with the starters. We're all aware of the current state of the Jets, but this is still an important test for Christian Hackenberg, Bryce Petty and McCown, because none of them have performed at even an average level. Who takes the field first, and who does best, likely will have a large influence on who is starting come Week 1. Rookie safety Jamal Adams, who told me before the draft that he wanted to be selected by either the Cowboys or Giants, gets to face his father's old team in the Snoopy Bowl, too.
Giants: Can Big Blue score an offensive touchdown? They've gone without one in the first two weeks, and though concern hasn't been voiced publicly, a lot of it has to do with a struggling offensive line. The Jets aren't exactly a barometer for NFL defenses, but Sheldon Richardson and Leonard Williams offer a good test for New York's pass protection. The Giants might also be without Odell Beckham and Brandon Marshall, giving an opportunity to other pass catchers (Evan Engram, Sterling Shepard) to make some plays.
Colts at Steelers, 7:30 p.m.
Colts:Scott Tolzien is Indianapolis' best option at quarterback in the absence of Andrew Luck, but after two subpar outings for the Colts, he'll need to rebound to keep the organization from looking outside the building for another option. Defensively, Indianapolis needs to prove it can stop anybody. After two weeks of allowing opposing offenses to flourish, it's time the Colts lock things down, especially with the starting unit.
Steelers: Pittsburgh is still without Le'Veon Bell, but the rest of the offense isn't hurting much. James Conner will get extended playing time, and Martavis Bryant will receive a greater window of opportunity to show he's just as effective as he was before his yearlong suspension. T.J. Watt is one to watch against a Colts offensive line that is dealing with injuries.
Browns at Buccaneers, 7:30 p.m.
Browns:DeShone Kizer is getting the start and what we presume will be all of the first-team reps, meaning he'll have his best chance to prove his case to start in Week 1. An eye should also be kept on the interior of Cleveland's defense, which is missing Danny Shelton and struggled against the run up the middle in Week 1. Plenty of opportunity awaits for Jamie Meder, Trevon Coley, Xavier Cooper, Larry Ogunjobi and Caleb Brantley to make a play and fight their way into the two-deep. After losing Tank Carder to a torn ACL, Joe Schobert won the starting middle linebacker job. Coming off an effective Week 2 performance, we'll see if the former Wisconsin Badger can put together another good game.
Buccaneers:Brent Grimes returned to position drills Tuesday, and if he suits up, he'll provide Tampa Bay with its best chance to see how well its secondary can play. They have a good matchup against Kizer, a rookie who's seeing his first extended action with the ones. On the offensive side, Doug Martin gets another chance to prove he's worthy of the starting running back gig. Kicker is also an important focus in Tampa, where Nick Folk needs a good outing to prove he can be the Bucs' field-goal stud in 2017.
Raiders at Cowboys, 8 p.m.
Raiders:Marshawn Lynch only played in one series last week and probably won't see a ton of reps, though it should be more than a single possession's worth. Derek Carr gets another chance to get some game action under his belt coming off a broken fibula, and it will be interesting to see if the Raiders insert Donald Penn in the game, who just made his camp debut on Wednesday.
Cowboys:Dak Prescott will see more action than he has all preseason, offering a chance to tune-up a Dallas offense that will need to score lots of points in 2017. Plenty of carries await Darren McFadden and Alfred Morris, who will need the reps in case they have to take the place of Ezekiel Elliott this season. Dallas' defense faces a Raiders offense that will surely test its ability to stop its opponent. Jaylon Smith will get another game to show he's ready for consistent playing time in 2017. And don't forget about the wave of hype following Cooper Rush!
Chargers at Rams, 8 p.m. (Live on CBS)
Chargers: A team that has been devastated by injuries in recent years and this one, too, will attempt to patch things together offensively. Coming off a game in which the first two units averaged just 2.2 yards per carry in the first half last week, there's really nowhere to go but up. It starts in the trenches for Los Angeles -- the Chargers, that is, as we're talking about the first #FightForLA in the new millennium.
Rams: This one's simple: Sammy Watkins. The receiver opened up opportunities for others in his first action as a Ram, but we're still waiting for more than a pair of catches for less than 10 yards from the wideout. Speaking of receivers, Cooper Kupp continues to exceed expectations while in the spotlight, but he won't play because of a minor groin injury. The continued development of his rapport with Jared Goff is worth keeping an eye on as the Rams aim to surpass their anemic 2016 offense by a wide margin.
Texans at Saints, 8 p.m.
Texans: It might not be sexy, but Tom Savage is the guy in Houston. He might end up looking his best this week against a Saints defense that doesn't exactly strike fear in the hearts of opponents. D'Onta Foreman continues to generate buzz for the exact reasons Houston drafted him: He runs with physical purpose. Houston's offense enters the dress rehearsal looking for its best outing yet.
Saints: Two rookies -- left tackle Ryan Ramczyk and running back Alvin Kamara -- should draw the most attention from onlookers, if they know what they're looking for. New Orleans has a loaded backfield with Mark Ingram and Kamara, and Adrian Peterson could also make his Saints debut. They face quite the test in Houston, which ranked first in defense last season.
Packers at Broncos, 9 p.m.
Packers:Aaron Rodgers' use of his bevy of receivers is always worth watching, but we're going to be looking for how well he continues to jell with tight end Martellus Bennett. The two hooked up for a score last week, but face a better secondary this week. Stick around deep into the third quarter for the walking tease that is Brett Hundley. He might have some suitors outside of Wisconsin in the coming weeks.
Broncos: Now that Trevor Siemian has won the quarterback job, there's no reason to watch this game. Just kidding. Siemian's reintroduction to the first-team receivers, after spending last week with the twos, should produce some familiar, if not better results behind a line that Denver actively tried to improve in the offseason. Garett Bolles won the starting left tackle position this week, so he's one to watch closely as the Broncos attempt to give Siemian a better chance for success the second time around.


Meditation is the seventh limb of yoga, coming right before the final stage of enlightenment. It is no surprise, then, that to be a master yogi, you must be a master meditator as well. The articles presented here are designed to guide you through that process. Explore meditation techniques, tips, and step-by-step exercises. Discover the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of a regular meditation practice. Find out how to incorporate mudras, mantras, and breathing techniques into your yoga routine. Learn how to cultivate mindfulness meditation in daily life. And most importantly, deepen your awareness of self to grow closer towards complete, yogic living.
Saraswati, "the flowing one," is considered the Goddess of knowledge, intellect, and thought. When we embrace this goddess within, we realize that we are all made of water, thought, speech, intellect, and flow.
Think of this energy center as a thousand-petaled lotus flower constantly unfolding to reveal magic and mysteries of all life.
Some things are not easily learned from a book or blog post, and meditation is one of them. These three meditation methods offer life-long guidance for a meditation practice that sticks.
On the day-to-day experience, we can learn to integrate a more mindfulness approach to technology, allowing it to help us with the challenges we face with meditation.
Mudras aren't just for meditation, but have subtle effects on the body and mind that can be used for healing purposes.
How can you improve your eyesight, meditate, and develop willpower at the same time? Practice trataka.
Whenever you are frazzled, anxious, stressed, or easily agitated, yoga can help you feel grounded.
You don't have to be "guru status" to start meditating.


"Australian in America. Adult impersonator. Ostrich Enthusiast. Educator & Occasional Artist. All funds from sold works go to procuring gourmet cheeses," reads the Instagram profile description of James Houlcroft (a.k.a. Houl) – Australian artist currently residing in Annapolis, Maryland. I find humor in this profile description because it is so fitting for him and his personality. The thing I enjoy most about doing this series of videos and blogs is meeting the artists and getting a chance to know them better. Getting to know James was delightful, inspiring, and fun.
James Houlcroft has been a name floating around Annapolis art circles for the past few months. The buzz around him and his work are well justified. I met with James at The Commons (209 West Street), a shared workshop in downtown Annapolis, where I had the pleasure of watching his process and the beginning of a mural inspired by the characters from 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'. Drawing directly on the wall, each character was created with clean lines and details; the Commons logo on a laptop, green cross marks on a dress, the detail in the shoes. Viewing this piece was like reading a great book. The little details are just right and placed in the proper spots, making the story come to life.
Beyond his creative work, James is an educator, teaching English during the day. Merging his love for teaching and art, he incorporates art into his classroom, and his classroom into his art. Talking about inspiration, we discussed just about everything, from classic books to Stephen King to Norse sagas. Each of them playing a role in his style and projects.
Outside of his art, my favorite take away from our chat is his new found love for squirrels. Australia is not home to these little rascals (which I so adore). If you're walking around town and spot an illustrated squirrel on cardboard, you can thank James for that!
When I ask him how he would like to be referred to, as an illustrator or street artists, he simply says, "artist." Not confined to one title. I respect that. Welcome to Annapolis, James!


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2012 Wolf Prize In Physics
By Johannes Koelman | February 15th 2012 08:42 PM | Print | E-mail
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Those working on quantum gravity have to accept the fact they are unlikely to ever compete for a Nobel in physics. No matter how brilliant and how widely accepted the contribution, a Nobel prize in physics is not awarded as long as the work has not been verified experimentally. I am not sticking my neck out very far when I predict that a direct detection of quantum gravity effects will not happen before the end of this century. And as Nobels don't get awarded posthumously, the Hawkings of this world have to put their hopes on alternative prizes that are less focused on experimental verification.
Fortunately, such alternative prizes do exist. Their status amongst physicists varies widely. And although none of them competes with the Nobel in physics in terms of status, one prize is generally considered the next best thing next to a Nobel: the Wolf Prize in Physics.
Jacob Bekenstein has been announced as the latest recipient of this prize. He will receive the award – a certificate and prize money to the sum of US$ 100,000 – in recognition of his groundbreaking work in formulating the thermodynamics of black holes. Bekenstein joins black hole theorists like his doctoral advisor John Wheeler, as well as Roger Penrose and Stephen Hawking, all of them earlier recipients of this prize.
Why all these Wolf Prizes for black hole physics? Surely quantum gravity is a much wider subject that extends far beyond black holes!
True. However, black holes provide the perfect playground for quantum gravity researchers. Black holes are to quantum gravity what hydrogen atoms are to quantum mechanics: a model system that renders the unexplored new physics most visible. As long as we don't fully understand black holes, there is no hope of mastering quantum gravity.
Jacob Bekenstein was the first to apply thermodynamics to black holes. This led to the identification of the surface area of the black hole horizon with its entropy. This in turn triggered Hawking to come up with the concept of black-hole radiation, and also led to the formulation of the holographic principle by Susskind and 't Hooft. Black hole thermodynamics continuous to be an active area of research, and a lot of dust needs to settle before we can claim to understand black holes from a quantum perspective. Bekenstein's contribution, however, stands firm and forms the basis of current research such as entropic gravity.
A Wolf prize long due and well deserved!
Bekenstein will be presented with the award by Israel President Shimon Peres, at a special ceremony at the Knesset on May 13th.
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