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What's the Difference Between the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7?
written by Mia Nancy Last Updated: April 19, 2019
The iPhone 8 has arrived! Apple skipped over the iPhone 7S and jumped straight to the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, in addition to a not yet released iPhone X, which celebrates the iPhone line's tenth anniversary.
So, what are the key differences between the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 8? Is it really worth the upgrade?
Batteries and Charging
One of the most talked about differences between the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 8 is that the iPhone 8 offers both wireless charging and fast charging.
The battery life remains essentially the same, but the iPhone 8 can reach a 50% charge in 30 minutes. However, taking advantage of this feature will require you to purchase a Lightning to USB-C cable, plus a USB-C power adapter.
The iPhone 8 also provides Qi-compatible wireless charging, but extra accessories are required for this feature too: You'll need a Qi wireless charging pad.
Doing away with charging cables and long wait times to juice your battery is extremely convenient, as long as you're willing to purchase a few additional accessories.
The iPhone 8's new charging options have also prompted one major change in design: the back of the iPhone 8 is glass rather than aluminum.
The iPhone 8 is over 7% heavier than its predecessor (due to the thickness of the glass), and is, of course, more prone to cracking. If you're excited about fast and wireless charging, of course, this trade-off may be worthwhile.
Aside from the glass back, the design of the iPhone 8 is nearly identical to the iPhone 7. The display is unchanged, and the top and bottom bezels remain the same. The iPhone 8 is slightly larger, but the difference is so minimal that your iPhone 7 case will still fit the iPhone 8.
The only colour options for the iPhone 8 are silver, gray, and gold, while the iPhone 7 is additionally available in rose gold and jet black.
Like the iPhone 7, the iPhone 8 contains a Touch ID fingerprint scanner in the home button, is water and dust resistant, and has a sturdy aluminum frame.
Despite the hopes of many iPhone fans, the headphone jack has not returned. However, the iPhone 8 is 25% louder than the iPhone 7's stereo speakers.
Although the display on the iPhone 8 looks identical to the display on the iPhone 7, there are a key few differences.
The iPhone 8 features the "True Tone" technology from the iPad Pro line, which can react to environmental light in order to maintain color balance in any lighting.
The iPhone 8 also offers support for Dolby Vision and HDR10. Netflix has added HDR content to its app with the introduction of the iPhone 8, and other video apps are likely to follow suit.
At the same time, there are no improvements to brightness or contrast ratio with the iPhone 8.
Cameras and Storage
In many ways, the iPhone 8 camera is similar to the iPhone 7 camera. Both have a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera with f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization. They also feature a 7-megapixel, f/2.2 camera on the front.
But the iPhone 8 boasts the A11 Bionic chipset, which will improve photo and video quality with its integrated Image Signal Processor. The ISP will result in better pixel-processing, and it'll also improve on some of the iPhone 7's weaknesses with faster low-light auto-focus and noise reduction.
Storage has doubled, with the iPhone 8 offering two storage options: 64 GB and 256 GB.
The iPhone 8 is faster than the iPhone 7, with Apple stating that the addition of the A11 chipset makes the iPhone 8 25% faster at top speed and as much as 70% faster when idling. Graphics performance is 30% faster using the iPhone 8, and multitasking (jumping between various apps) is now 70% faster.
Additionally, the iPhone 8 performs at about the same level as the iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X.
Perhaps the biggest difference between the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 8 is that the iPhone 8 offers wireless and fast charging (with the purchase of a few additional accessories) and has a glass back.
It also offers significant improvement in performance, and previous iPhone 7 users should notice improved photo and video quality. The iPhone 8 also doubles the amount of storage provided by the iPhone 7.
Aside from these differences, the iPhone 8 isn't a major departure from the iPhone 7. The decision to upgrade depends on how much you value features like fast charging, increased storage space, and enhanced video and photo quality.
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Leaking valves on the Hoover SteamVac Dual V Series are a common problem. Typical model numbers for this line are the F7210-900 and the F7452-900, but if your model number has the number 7 after the F then this post applies to your model as well.
NOTE: If the Solution tank on your Hoover SteamVac Dual V model leaks as soon as you put water and shampoo into it then the problem is most likely one or both of the valves. If your tank holds water and shampoo, but only leaks when it is installed on the SteamVac, then you should troubleshoot further to find the source of the leak.
It will not be necessary to replace the complete solution tank unless there is evidence of damage in the area of where the valves are located.
There are 2 valve assemblies on these models, one for shampoo and one for water. It's basically a 2 part assembly consisting of the valve stem/spring in the center and the gasket or seal around the outside (see picture above).
To remove the old valve assembly; using a pair of needle nose pliers, try to remove the valve stem first by simply pulling it. Do this carefully so as not to damage the plastic bottom of the tank. After the valve stem is removed, the seal should come out very easily. Sometimes the valve stem is a little stubborn and it may be necessary to try pulling on the seal instead. Just be reasonably careful and the entire valve stem and seal assembly will eventually come out.
The new valve assembly will probably arrive in 2 pieces. If not I've found that it is easier to install the seal first and the valve stem last. So if the 2 pieces are together, I suggest you install the new seal first. You'll notice that the seal has a groove cut into it all the way around it. Simply push the seal into the hole in the bottom of the tank until the groove is completely seated in the hole. (It's a lot easier if you apply some water or shampoo to the inside of the valve seal before going to the next step.) Next, push the valve stem through the center of the seal until it won't go any further. Now, just put some water in the tank to test it. Let it set for a minute or two. If there are no leaks then you are finished.


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Fool for the City is the fifth album released by English rock band Foghat. This was their first platinum album and features, along with the title track, their signature song "Slow Ride". The album cover shows drummer Roger Earl sitting alone on a soap box fishing down a manhole in the middle of East 11th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenue) in New York City.
After building a solid core audience through relentless touring and a string of hard-rocking albums, Foghat finally hit the big time in 1975 with Fool for the City. It still stands out as the best album in the group's catalog because it matched their road-tested abilities as hard rockers to a consistent set of tunes that were both well-crafted and ambitious. The tone for the album is set by its title track: This hard-rocking gem not only pairs riff-driven verses with an effective shout-along chorus, but also throws in a few surprising moments where the guitars are taken out of the mix completely and Nick Jameson's bass is allowed to take the lead in a funky breakdown. Fool for the City also produced an enduring rock radio favorite in "Slow Ride," a stomping rock tune that transcends the inherent clichés of its "love is like a car ride" lyrics with a furious performance from the band and a clever arrangement that works in well-timed automotive sound effects during the verses and plays up the band's ability to work an R&B-styled groove into their hard-rocking sound (again, note the thumping bassline from Jameson). Further radio play was earned with "Take It or Leave It," an acoustic-based ballad that worked synthesizers into its subtle yet carefully layered arrangement to become one of the group's finest slow numbers. The album's other songs don't stand like the aforementioned selections, but they all flow together nicely thanks to a consistently inspired performance from the band and clever little arrangement frills that keep the group's boogie-oriented rock fresh (example: the witty spoken word bit at the end of "Drive Me Home"). All in all, Fool for the City is both Foghat's finest achievement in the studio and one of the high points of 1970s hard rock.
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Ken Hoang, best known as the founder and CEO of Siperian, becomes Alation's first VP of Strategy and Alliances, and is developing a strategy to broaden the Alation go-to-market through a partner ecosystem.
San Francisco-based Alation has made a significant move to develop its channel strategy with the appointment of Ken Hoang as vice president of strategy and alliances. Hoang has been putting together a strategy and infrastructure to support a select channel of systems integrators and vendor partners, to significantly broaden Alation's go-to-market capabilities and extend its strong growth to date.
Hoang's background includes more than 25 years in tech, including being founder and CEO of Siperian, a master data management [MDM] pioneer that was acquired by Informatica in 2010. He joined Alation two months ago, and his position is a net-new for Alation, reflecting the company's development to the point where such a role has become a necessity.
"The CEO had been handling some of the partnerships, and the head of marketing had been managing some as well," Hoang said.
Alation was founded in 2013, and has had product in the market for about three years.
The Alation platform improves search capability by data cataloguing, crawling multiple types of databases and repositories.
"The search industry has been crawling mainly unstructured data to date," Hoang said. "We combine the two worlds of unstructured and structured repositories. We search relational databases, data warehouses, Salesforce and SAP systems, Tableau and other reporting systems – and also bring this together with the unstructured world, to crawl and index all an organization's data.
Hoang said that Alation's technology is distinct, and not the kind of solution that could be disintermediated by a cloud hyperscaler service.
While the logical market for Alation is very large companies, it's not the only one.
While Alation, like most software companies, began with a direct model, Hoang said that some important indirect relationships began before he joined the company.
Hoang said that their focus now is on developing a couple dozen partners across all partner types.
Hoang defined his job as building out a full partner ecosystem that will let Alation serve customers better.
Some work still needs to be done to lay the framework for all this.
"Right now, because no one has been in the role before, I'm doing a lot of enablement – putting all the pieces in place – infrastructure and people," Hoang said. "I had two people start on my team last week. We are making sure that when we go to market with partners, they know the recipes for success – the best practices, to make them successful. This includes things like what the governance model on top should be, and how they drive user adoption. That's what we have to teach to our partners.
All of this, Hoang emphasized, adds up to a bright future for Alation.


Aside from the incredible beaches and friendly locals, food is a major reason to visit the island. There are cuisines to suit every taste and costs to suit every wallet capacity. If you wish to spend an inordinate sum on a dinner then you'll find that very easy, but it is also possible to budget and still enjoy great-tasting, hearty meals. The list that follows is but a range of our favourite places to eat on the island, including some of the pricier and cheaper eating options which we tend to balance on our visits!
First of all, The Crane itself is a lovely place to visit. Alone on the south-east coast, it occupies a space where restaurant competition is minimal. There are at present four restaurants on site, three of which we have eaten at. Zen is by far our favourite. It has a fantastic, authentic feeling Japanese setting, from the approach past the Koi carp to the interior. Views from the main dining area over the beach are spectacular, especially at night as the sea and beach are lit by moonlight. From this area you can also see the chefs preparing dishes, especially sushi.
We, however, have never eaten in this area. There are private eating booths with tribal adornments and reed palisades to separate you and give real privacy. Book and request whichever sounds more desirable! Both have their merits, to be sure. On to the food. Zen combine Japanese and Thai dishes and we have always left eager to return on our next visit. We have both always opted for Thai curries, which are always delicious and filling! The waiters will bring additional rice if needed or if you request. Deserts are generally refreshing after a large curry. As mentioned, the quality is great and the portion sizes are generous.
There is nothing else really like Zen on the island. Some dishes are upwards of BB$90 though most mains are between $50 and $70. It is one of the more costly places that I would recommend, but it is highly recommended and worth making the trip out for! Finally, the cocktails pack a real punch; the Crane rum punch is not to be underestimated as Hannah can recall all too well.
This is another popular, though pricey option for eating on the south-west coast. We have only been once as a special treat. We both decided to have the BB$99 three-course dinner, which was excellent and actually decent value for the quality of food that you get. Otherwise a main dish can be anywhere between BB$55 and $99.
It is a romantic location with views across the beach. Book ahead to request a table at the beachfront. They cook mostly Bajan food with locally grown and caught produce, all done to a very high standard. I definitely recommend Champers; it lived up to the hype and I would go back for special occasions or perhaps once on a visit.
In many ways the quintessential Bajan restaurant, Just Grillin' caters to all. It is an ideal place to eat lunch or dinner with basic outdoor bench seating in two locations on the west and south-west of the island. Food is reasonably priced and there are always local fish specials with whatever catch is available (often mahi mahi) though there are usually around five different fish choices.
You can also order a range of sides and vegetables, or other grilled meats. I would have to say that this is not a great place for vegetarians, but would suffice for a good lunch. There just is not that much variety if you do not eat fish or meat. I doubt that this would be your favourite meal of the trip, but you would be remiss not to eat here! The food is tasty, filling and good value. Meals range between BB$15 and $38 at the time of writing.
Here is one you won't find in any guidebook. You can thank me later! When we are at Accra (Rockley Beach) I always get my lunch from one of the local ladies cooking from their van. When in Rome… This honestly is what the locals do and with good reason. There are usually a couple of vans near to the beach which you'll find if you ask one of the guys renting beach loungers or if you just have a wander yourself. My favourite has been the lady with the blue van who operates a little way from the beach near The Good Life and the shops near the south-west Just Grillin'.
Food choices vary from day to day, but usually you can have one meat and two starches/vegetables. Meat will often be: fish, beef, pork, goat or chicken. Starches and sides are usually: rice and peas, macaroni pie, yam, salad, plantain and mixed vegetables. Portions are large, the food tastes great and by the end you will be scratching your heads and wondering why more tourists don't do as the locals do. You honestly will not cook this for yourself at this price. When we last visited the standard price was BB$12 for a standard portion or $10 for a reduced size portion. I confess that I've never had the reduced portion! This meal will honestly keep you going all day; you may even wish to save some for later on.
Similarly to the above, if you are anywhere near the UWI campus then you can pop into the canteen and eat like the students! Costs are similar to the above and the portions are absolutely massive. There are more options here for desserts as well. You will likely be taking some away for later. I could not finish my food, which is saying something. These are two great money saving options if you are trying to be savvy and, presumably, they give money to the locals directly rather than to big restaurants.
What can I say about the fish fry at Oistins that hasn't already been printed in a blog or guidebook? I'm really not sure. You simply have to visit. The food is great, local Bajan fare, cooked to match the pace of life. For us it was worth going simply to see American tourists stewing in their own juices at having to wait for the local chefs to cook the fish. They move at their own pace, to say the least. I half think they were even slower than usual just to test this particular American guy to see if he would explode.
We normally get take away and the fish cakes are good for this. They can be spicy and peppery – you have been warned! They are tasty though and I believe are BB75 cents each. We usually freeze some and keep some in the fridge as snacks.
Thinking about it, it's pretty criminal for me to leave this place so far down. Blakey's is one of the best places purely from the point of view of the food and affordability. It cooks pizzas, pasta and burgers but you won't find me ordering any of that. The pepper pot is the best I've tasted on the island, perhaps ever. There are plenty of other super local dishes on the menu. They also regularly have live music if that is something that appeals to you.
We have found service to be quite basic, something that we are not too fussed about. However, it is still a place that I'd say you must go to if only for the food. It's really casual and won't break the bank.
If you want to satisfy your sweet-tooth head over to Accra's Chilly Moo's for the best ice cream on the island. There are lots of well known chocolates and sweets to choose from with plenty of ice cream concoctions with catchy names on the board. Prices are fairly high (probably due to the well known imported brands of chocolate bars!) but still well worth a visit at least once on your trip!


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So, this is the first video in the series, and I already have the next few filmed. So those will be coming soon! I think I actually say in this video that it's the second installment, that's because I had intended it to be but technical difficulties happened.
Anyway, this technique is fairly straightforward, but truly one of my favorites. I've used it on a dozen or more layouts over the years, and I show several of those in the video.
You will need just a few basic supplies for these leaves: Modeling Paste, a stencil or template, a paintbrush, and some ink, mist or paint in the colors of your choice. Ready to get started?
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Ahnfeltia Fries, 1836   é o nome botânico de um género de algas vermelhas pluricelulares da ordem Ahnfeltiales.

Sinonímia
Porphyrodiscus Batters, 1897
Sterrocolax F. Schmitz, 1893

Espécies
Atualmente 8 espécies são taxonomicamente aceitas:
Ahnfeltia concinna J. Agardh, 1847 (= Ahnfeltiopsis concinna (J. Agardh) P.C. Silva & DeCew, 1992)
Ahnfeltia elongata Montagne, 1852
Ahnfeltia fastigiata (Endlicher) Makienko, 1970
Ahnfeltia plicata (Hudson) Fries, 1836
Ahnfeltia setacea (Kützing) Schmitz, 1893
Ahnfeltia svensonii W.R. Taylor, 1945
Ahnfeltia tobuchiensis (Kanno & Matsubara) Makienko, 1970
Ahnfeltia torulosa (J.D. Hooker & Harvey) J. Agardh, 1876
Ahnfeltia yinggehaiensis B.-M. Xia & Y.-Q. Zhang, 2000

Referências
Fries, E.M. (1835). Corpus florarum provincialium Sueciae. I. Floram scanicam scripsit Elias Fries. pp. 1–192. Uppsala.
Dixon, P.S. (1982). Rhodophycota. In Parker, S.P., Synopsis and Classification of Living Organisms, vol. 1. McGraw-Hill, New York: 61-79.
Guiry, M.D. (2001). Macroalgae of Rhodophycota, Phaeophycota, Chlorophycota, and two genera of Xanthophycota, in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels, 50: pp. 20–38

Ligações externas
 Defining the major lineages of red algae (Rhodophyta), Yoon, H.S. et al
 Gênero Ahnfeltia em  AlgaeBase
  Gênero Ahnfeltia em  World Register of Marine Species
 Gênero Ahnfeltia em NCBI
Gênero Ahnfeltia em The Taxonomicon
 Gênero Ahnfeltia em Zipcodezoo
Gênero Ahnfeltia em Encyclopedia of Life
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Algas vermelhas
Ahnfeltiaceae

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It makes sense to be protective of our possessions.
But what about intangible possessions like data?
Today, there's one key problem that's stirring up the data privacy world, and that's who owns user data?
In actual fact, data doesn't belong to someone just because it's about them.
So even though you might not own your data, do you still have power over it?
That's where the tides are changing.
We only have to look at the likes of Amazon, Facebook, and LinkedIn to know that data privacy has, for all intents and purposes, blown up in the last few years. These networks all keep tabs on who we are, what we do, and how we behave online in order to "better serve us".
But is this a ploy for something else? Something more sinister?
The number of social media users has consistently increased every year since 2010.
There are plenty of people out there that believe big data is being used to drum up personalized political propaganda, to infiltrate our rational minds and change how we think and vote.
In fact, this was hinted at during both the US election and the EU referendum. A series of articles claimed that a company called Cambridge Analytical swayed both major political events by mining people's data from Facebook, using it to predict their personalities, and serving up ads tailored specifically to them.
This might sound like something out of a dystopian novel, but there are a lot of people out there who believe it is happening right now and on a much deeper level than we could ever imagine.
Which is why the answer to who has the power over our data might well be changing.
You see, the concept of "data" is evolving every day.
The online world has changed the landscape of pretty much everything, and, in the great scheme of things, it's still in the teething stage.
Between copyright and privacy laws, there's this new idea we've been tricked into believing along the way – that there's such a thing as data ownership.
But, if data isn't necessarily owned by anyone, who has power over it?
With more and more consumers aware that their data is being collected and used in weird and wonderful ways, there's a new revolution taking hold of the world – one that calls out companies for sneakily using information.
Plenty of online brands, social media platforms, and app makers have been called out for the amount of data they collect and what they use it for.
For many, the main aim is to get to know you better in order to sell you more.
But where's the line between getting to know your customers and using the information you have about them to make more money?
That's where the shadiness comes into play.
For example, Uber has been forced into changing their app because of public outcry over their data privacy concerns. Also AccuWeather hit the headlines amidst a furious backlash when users realized the app was tracking their whereabouts without their permission.
We see it in action every day.
One minute you're booking a flight to the Bahamas, and the next minute you're being served ads about accommodation, restaurants, and everything else in the Bahamas.
From a business perspective, it's mind-blowing. From a consumer perspective it's also mind-blowing, but in a much, much creepier way.
And this is why consumers are starting to fight back.
This recent calling out of companies that have been using data to do all sorts of questionable acts raises the question of whether it's the companies that have power over the data, or the consumers themselves.
Because if the companies are having to switch up their data privacy policies when consumers call them out, did they really have control of it in the first place?
If we peel away the layers, there are three main happenings that show the tides are changing when it comes to data privacy and power.
Consumers are now more aware than ever that their data is being used for all different reasons – and they're starting to agree that it's a creepy practice.
What once was a blasé attitude towards data privacy has shifted now that consumers are realizing most of the major brands they use on a daily basis are mining their information and using it for their own gain.
Internet users are savvier than ever, and they're not happy about this.
After the initial realization that brands were collecting their information, there was a wave of unease that swept around the world.
Consumers are more active than ever in choosing which brands they buy from, which apps they use, and where they spend their time online – and this transfers to them being more active when it comes to who has control of their data.
Rather than sitting back and letting brands do what they want with their information, consumers are standing up and making their voices heard to show companies that their data isn't something to be used as a marketing ploy.
Almost in response to the outcry from consumers, the GDPR (or, the General Data Protection Regulation) is coming into play in Europe in May 2018.
This new policy will force companies operating in Europe to protect user data by requiring explicit approval before they do anything with it in any capacity.
Say goodbye to hidden data harvesting practices.
With this drastic shakeup of the data protection world on the horizon, the question about power is raised again.
Is the GDPR coming into play because of the drama the data privacy world has seen recently?
And, perhaps more importantly, will it put the power directly into the hands of consumers?
Alongside the data privacy revolution and the imminent introduction of the GDPR in Europe, there's been another newsworthy arrival in the online world – blockchain technologies.
This new way of storing information is used for Bitcoin transfers and other cryptocurrency transactions. And, for the most part, it's completely anonymous.
But what does this mean for data privacy?
There are three key reasons this new type of technology could dramatically affect the collection, mining, and use of consumer data.
At the moment, various different third parties process personal data, all of which are centralized.
This means that there is just one place for things to go wrong.
Think about all the data attacks recently. Leaks of huge quantities of data happen more regularly than is comfortable, with cybercrime hitting large institutions that centralize their data – we're talking hospitals, government departments, and email service providers.
Blockchains don't hold data in one designated place. Instead, it is spread out amongst users, making an attack considerably more difficult.
Currently, we have absolutely no effective control over who processes our data and how they do that. When that information is transferred, the user gets increasingly removed from how it is being used.
Blockchains, on the other hand, are very public and very transparent, allowing consumers to know exactly where their information is and who is using it for what purposes.
It might seem strange for a completely online, distributed entity to be deemed "safe", but blockchains employ a specific kind of technology that makes them incredibly secure.
They implement cryptography, which includes signatures, encryption, and time-stamping, as well as economic incentives for entities that host networks. This makes them a secure place to store and manage information – well, more safe and secure than the way data is currently held.
Yes, But What About Data Privacy….?
Blockchains might just mean a new era of data privacy, where information is not stored in one singular place and isn't hidden away and sneakily used by businesses for their own gain.
The open nature of it means everyone can see where their data is being used, and there's less chance of a data breach because it's not held by one single entity.
It would be wrong to assume that blockchain technologies came about because of the data privacy revolution. In fact, they've been a long time coming, but it just so happens that their impact on who holds the power when it comes to data means the landscape of privacy will change.
Whether that's for the better is still not known.
It's easy to assume that companies have the power over user data because they're the ones collecting it and using it.
But we just have to look at the rising revolution of consumers who are calling out companies that are using their data for their own gain to realize that it might not be as clear cut as that.
Then, with the emergence of blockchain technologies, the question of power is shaken up again. This move towards an open, more-accessible and transparent way to store data can only mean that brands are losing their grip on sneaky harvesting techniques that have caused the most concern.
When you look at it this way, it seems the consumer is driving the power, doesn't it?
They're the ones forcing brands to change their privacy policies. They're the ones raising their voices and causing a commotion – and rightly so.
And, with the European GDPR set to come into play next year, it looks like the power will fall even more into the hands of the people.
The question is, will the US follow suit and put up similar laws to protect the people? Consumers can only hope they will.


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Q: CW complexes are compactly generated I am looking for verification and/or criticism of a proof I have constructed. The problem is to show that every CW complex is compactly generated. A topological space $X$ is $compactly$ $generated$ if it has the property that for all subsets $A\subseteq X$ such that $A\cap K$ is closed in $K$, where $K\subseteq X$ is any compact subset, then $A$ is closed in $X$.
My proof: Let $A$ be a subset of $X$ such that $A\cap K$ is closed in $K$ for all compact subsets $K\subseteq X$. In particular $A\cap\bar{e}$ is closed in $\bar{e}$ for all cells $e$ in the cell decomposition. This is due to the fact that $\bar{e}$ is compact, being the image of $\overline{\mathbb{B}^n}$ under the characteristic map of $e$. Since $X$ is a CW complex it is coherent with the family $\{\bar{e}:e\in \mathcal{E}\}$ ($\mathcal{E}$ is the set of cells in the cell decomposition). Coherency along with the fact that $A\cap\bar{e}$ is closed in $\bar{e}$ for all $e$ directly implies that $A$ is closed in $X$.
Is this correct? Thanks.

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Q: Change serializer class for single method in Django Rest Framework If I want to override a method in my viewset to change the serializer_class for only a single method, how can I do that.
I tried passing serializer_class=CustomSerializer but it doesn't have any effect.
class VoteViewset(viewsets.ModelViewSet):

    queryset = Vote.objects.all()
    # Use normal serializer for other methods
    serializer_class = VoteSerializer

    def list(self, request, *args, **kwargs):
        # Use custom serializer for list method
        return viewsets.ModelViewSet.list(self, request, serializer_class=VoteWebSerializer, *args, **kwargs)

Basically do the same list method as the inherited viewset, but use a different serializer to parse the data.
The main reason for this is because javascript does not handle 64 bit integers, so I need to return the BigInteger fields as a string instead of integer.

A: Override the get_serializer_class(...) method as
class VoteViewset(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
    queryset = Vote.objects.all()

    def get_serializer_class(self):
        if self.action == "list":
            return VoteWebSerializer
        return VoteSerializer

A: What JPG answered is the correct way. Another thing you could do is overriding the list method like you are doing but modifying the default behavior using the serializer that you want.
It would be something like:
def list(self, request, *args, **kwargs):
    queryset = self.get_queryset()
    serializer = self.get_serializer(queryset, many=True)
    return Response(serializer.data)

You can check the default methods in the source code or I recommend using Classy DRF. For example here you can see what DRF is doing in the list method of a ModelViewSet doing and use that as a starting point.


This question requires that you evaluate the underlined text to determine if it is correct. In order to install Microsoft Intune client software on a computer, you need to be a member of that computer's "Administrators" group.
Instructions: Review the underlined text. If it makes the statement correct, select "No change is needed". If the statement is incorrect, select the answer choice than makes the statement correct.
Your company is deploying a new application on employee's personal Windows RT devices. The devices are registered with Microsoft Intune.
You need to publish the new application to Microsoft Intune cloud storage so that the employees can install the published application.
What are requirements of the published installation files?
Before you publish computer apps to Microsoft Intune cloud storage make sure no single file size is larger than 2 GB.
Your company needs a service that eliminates a single point of failure on any provisioned service. Which feature can Microsoft Azure offer to lower the probability of a failure that disrupts business operations?
the application to continue to exhibit the expected functional and non- functional systemic characteristics.
Not A: Azure HDInsight deploys and provisions Apache Hadoop clusters in the cloud, providing a software framework designed to manage, analyze, and report on big data with high reliability and availability.
This question requires that you evaluate the underlined text to determine if it is correct. "Redundant" Microsoft Azure applications are able to meet increased demand with consistent results in acceptable time window.
Scalable applications are able to meet increased demand with consistent results in acceptable time windows.
while vertical scaling increases the size of the existing machines.
Match each Microsoft cloud service to the feature it provides.
* Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines allow you to deploy a wide range of computing solutions in an agile way. With Virtual Machines, you can deploy nearly instantaneously and you pay only by the minute.
If you have Lync installed, you can present a document in an online conversation or meeting, work with other people on it in real time, and even let someone else take control of it.
* A library is a collection of files. In SharePoint, a library is a type of list. Each file is a content item.
Libraries have extra features, such as synchronisation, viewing/editing, or managing files.
The devices need the Microsoft Intune client installed. This software is also known as Microsoft Intune agent.
statement correct, select "No change is needed". If the statement is incorrect, select the answer choice than makes the statement correct.
also replicated three times in a secondary region hundreds of miles away from the primary region, providing the highest level of durability.
incorrect, select the answer choice than makes the statement correct.
Azure Active Directory enables single sign-on to simplify user access to thousands of cloud applications from Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.
This question requires that you evaluate the underlined text to determine if it is correct. The "Simple Spaces" resiliency type in Windows 8.1 Storage Spaces requires at least five drives in order to protect a system from a single-drive failure.
spaces can tolerate two drive failures.
You need a cloud-based solution than can have the servers and storage available in two days.
Which Microsoft cloud solution achieves this goal?
Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform and infrastructure, created by Microsoft, for building, deploying and managing applications and services through a global network of Microsoft-managed datacenters.
Microsoft Azure services include: Websites: High density hosting of websites.
integrity checking and data scrubbing, removing the need for chkdsk and protecting against data degradation.
standard FAT32 file system is unacceptable.
What are two ways to lower the risk of a virus or malware infection? Choose two.
You are setting up the networking for a single-site motel. For three different classes of users, you need to specify the most privileged network segment each can access.
Match each network to the class of users that cam access it.
* Guest have only public access.
* Only the Employees have access to the private network.
* An extranet is a private network that uses Internet technology and the public telecommunication system to securely share part of a business's information or operations with suppliers, vendors, partners, customers, or other businesses.
When you copy a file from one NTFS file system partition to a different NTFS partition, what happens to the file permissions of the copied file?
When you copy a protected file to a folder on the same, or a different volume, it inherits the permissions of the target directory.
Biometrics refers to authentication techniques that rely on measurable physical characteristics that can be automatically checked.
makes the statement correct, select "No change is needed". If the statement is incorrect, select the answer choice than makes the statement correct.
When using share permissions and NTFS permissions together, if there is a conflict in the configuration, the most restrictive permission prevails.
for certain periods of time.
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Sysco Corp. has terminated its merger with US Foods after the Federal Trade Commission's request for preliminary injunction to block the deal was granted.
"After reviewing our options, including whether to appeal the court's decision, we have concluded that it's in the best interests of all our stakeholders to move on," said Bill DeLaney, Sysco president and chief executive officer.
"We believed the merger was the right strategic decision for us, and we are disappointed that it did not come to fruition," said DeLaney. "However, we are prepared to move forward with initiatives that will contribute to the success of Sysco and our stakeholders."


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Ashe, Bernard Jude /
Order: In the Matter of Bernard Jude Ashe
All Commission Proceedings
Notices from the Office of the Secretary
Tribunal Resources
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Respondents Delinquent in Payment of Commission Orders
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IN THE MATTER OF THE SECURITIES ACT
R.S.O. 1990, c.S.5, AS AMENDED
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IN THE MATTER OF
BERNARD JUDE ASHE
(Sections 127 and 127.1)
WHEREAS on February 23, 2007, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing (the "Notice of Hearing") pursuant to sections 127 and 127.1 of the Securities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5, as amended (the "Act") in respect of Bernard Jude Ashe ("Ashe");
AND WHEREAS Ashe entered into a settlement agreement dated February 23, 2007 (the Settlement Agreement"), in which the respondent Ashe agreed to a proposed settlement of the proceeding commenced by the Notice of Hearing, subject to the approval of the Commission;
AND UPON reviewing the Settlement Agreement and upon hearing submissions from the counsel for Ashe and from Staff of the Commission;
AND WHEREAS the Commission is of the opinion that it is in the public interest to make this Order;
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
the Settlement Agreement datedFebruary 23, 2007, attached to this Order as Schedule "1", is hereby approved;
pursuant to clause 6 of subsection 127(1) of the Act, Ashe will be reprimanded;
pursuant to section 127.1 of the Act, Ashe will pay costs to the Commission in the amount of $25,000;
pursuant to section 3.4(2) of the Act, Ashe agrees to make a payment to the Commission of $15,000, to be made by certified cheque, to be allocated by the Commission for allocation to or for the benefit of third parties; and
Ashe undertakes to continue to cooperate with Staff in relation to this proceeding, including attending as a witness if necessary.
DATED at Toronto this 26th day of February, 2007.
"Wendell S. Wigle"
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Q: How to create a table from another table in Matlab (version r2021b)? I have a mat. file called 'settings' which contains an S file and a T file, which is a Table. From this T file, which is a table nested in the mat. file, I would like to create another table, e.g., T1, and include only certain variables from the original T table by adding or removing variables.
What I did is the following:
Settings = load('settings_20211221.mat'); %load data file and its subcontituents because the table T where the data are is nested in the settings_mat. file
S = Settings.S;
T = Settings.T;
I see that Matlab has accepted that T is a table because I can see the size(T) or head(T). However, it is proving very hard to continue and create my own table afterwards.
1)

T1 = readtable('T')
Error using readtable (line 498) Unable to find or open 'T'. Check the path and filename
or file permissions.

Question 1: I do not understand why it could be that I cannot read table T unless it has to do with the fact that is nested and I am missing something? My impression was that I have specified the Table and that I could thus apply the readtable function to it.
After this error code, I decided to simply create a duplicate of the T1 table called 'Table' in case for some reason I had no permission to manipulate the original T. I want to remove lots of variables from the table and I figured the easiest thing to do would be to specify the ranges of variables corresponding to the columns I want to remove.

*Removing variables from the newly created table 'Table'.

T1 = removevars(T1, (2:8)) %specifying one range between 2 and 8 works
Table = removevars(Table, [24 25 26]) %using a numeric array to indicate the individuals positions of the variables I want to remove works
Then I wanted to specify the ranges all in one go either by using () or [] to be more efficient and did the following:

Table = removevars(Table, (25:28), (30-62))

Table = removevars(Table,[25:28], [30-62])

I always got the following error 'Error using tabular/removevars. Too many input arguments.'
Question 2: How can I specify multiple ranges of numbers corresponding to the table columns/variables I want to remove?

*Alternatively, I thought I could specify the variables I want to remove using strings but I got the below error message even though both the 'flip_angle' and 'SubID' columns did exist in my table.

Table = removevars(Table,{'flip_angle', 'SubID'})
Error using tabular/subsasgnParens (line 230)
Unrecognized table variable name 'flip_angle

Sometimes I tried to specify multiple strings corresponding to the names of the variables I wanted to remove (e.g., 20 strings), and then Matlab would return an error for 'too many input arguments'.
Question 3: How are variabes removed using strings?
Question 4: Is there a more efficient way to create a new table from the original T file by indexing the variables I want to include in some other way?
I want to understand why I get these error codes, so any help would be much appreciated!
Thank you!


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Heartwarming by Kelsey Veillette
Stepmother's Heartwarming Announcement To Her Stepdaughter Leaves Both In Tears
Relationships always have their ups and downs. This is due to many different factors. One very popular situation involves starting a relationship with someone who has kids while the other person does not. Beginning a life with someone who already has children isn't something every person can handle.
Many people see the start of a relationship as a time where the two can focus on each other. However, when kids are involved, things are a bit more complicated.
While many people dream of having children, plenty of people feel the exact opposite. Because of this, love is not always as simple as it seems. Some couples end up separating strictly due to differing on this topic.
Even when individuals with children do begin a relationship, introducing their two worlds to each other is not easy. They have to consider the consequences. They have to decide if the person they are dating is important and permanent enough to bring them into their children's lives.
One story in particular has been flooding the internet, as a father fought against all odds to create the most content life for his daughter, Brilee. No one (including the family itself) could believe how this story ended up.
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When Kacie met her husband, Jonathan Davis, they immediately knew that forever was inevitable for them. Something just clicked when they got to know each other, leaving a clear and happy future ahead. However, Jonathan was slightly hesitant regarding one extremely important part of his life. He never could have expected what was in store for him.
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In addition to an older child, Jonathan also had a daughter, Brilee, from a previous relationship, and wasn't sure how Kacie would feel upon meeting her. While there is always hope that the person you are dating will be accepting of your children, unfortunately, it doesn't always work out that way. Many people can consider this to be a deal breaker. However, as Jonathan would soon find out, this was not the case with Kacie.
When Kacie and Jonathan began their relationship, Kacie was introduced to Jonathan's children. One was already grown up, but the other, Brilee, was still young. While this situation would seem to be a lot of pressure for many people, it was far from it for Kacie. She bonded with Brilee immediately.
Sadly, Brilee's biological mother was never really around much. When Brilee was born, Jonathan took on the role of a single father raising Brilee by himself. With Brilee's mother coming around very rarely, Jonathan did not have it easy. However, he made it work and managed to be a wonderful father.
Regardless of not having a mother around, Brilee was raised to be a beautiful, smart young girl. Through the years, Brilee constantly sought a relationship with her mother but never received what she was looking for. Little did she know, the relationship she was seeking would eventually reach her.
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Over the years, Brilee and Kacie developed a very strong relationship. Because Brilee's mother was never really around, she was finally experiencing a mother-daughter connection with Kacie. Kacie fell in love with Brilee and found this new responsibility a blessing instead of a burden. No one could have expected what their future had in store.
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Since Brilee's birth mother still had parental rights, Kacie couldn't officially adopt Brilee. This was extremely unfortunate as Brilee had already accepted Kacie to be like a mother to her. In the meantime, Kacie and Jonathan have had two children together. Within their little family, Brilee is the only one who wasn't legally Kacie's child. Although she felt just as loved by Jonathan and Kacie as her siblings, there was always something missing.
Kacie tried to obtain parental rights over Brilee as she believed it was what everyone deserved. Kacie fought day after day to try and earn her title as Brilee's mother, but her biological mother refused to give up her rights. Despite her absence in Brilee's life, she still wanted to maintain parental rights.
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Even though Kacie was not legally or biologically Brilee's mother, that did not take away from the relationship they had. Brilee knew deep in her heart that none of that mattered. Kacie was the only mother figure that had ever been there for her and for that, she considered her to be her mother.
Although Brilee knew that Kacie was her mother at heart, Kacie still would not rest. Kacie and Jonathan worked hard in hopes of making this adoption happen. Through many court dates and frustrating conversations, Kacie and Jonathan fought for the right to give Brilee the mother she deserved.
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On their final court date, Kacie and Jonathan gathered all of their hope and prayed for the best. After a long battle, they were exhausted to say the least. The chances of this adoption happening were slim to none, and they knew that.
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To their surprise, Brilee's biological mother did not end up showing to the court date. Because of this, the judge awarded Kacie with parental rights to Brilee. It was official: Kacie would finally be Brilee's "legal" mother. They were ecstatic to tell Brilee, but they wanted to do it with a twist.
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When they got home, Kacie and Jonathan had a plan to tell Brilee of the wonderful news. They knew it would be an extremely emotional moment, so they decided to record it. With excitement and joy, they approached the living room and sternly called Brilee in to join them.
Understandably, Brilee was very confused. With her father and stepmother randomly calling her into the living room with big news, she wondered what could possibly be going on. That's when Kacie shared the big news with a giant smile on her face. Brilee was in absolute shock.
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Kacie explained to Brilee what had happened in the courtroom. She then said, "Brilee Davis, you have been like a daughter to me, from the day that I met you. Now I want you to be not like a daughter. Will you be my real daughter?"
Brilee nodded her head and agreed through hysterical tears of joy. Now a teenager, Brilee had been waiting for this moment for years. The video goes on to show Brilee, Kacie and Jonathan all hugging and crying. Now, Brilee can finally say she her legal mother is a wonderful one.
The amount of love between Brilee and Kacie was always there. The difference now is that they have the closure they need to feel like they are truly family. This story has warmed the hearts of many as it proves that sharing blood is not always necessary to be a true family.
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Discussion in 'Beginners' started by jay clock, 14 Aug 2007.
well, I am back on the forum scene. Not liking the new BR layout, I have simply witheld my cycling expertise from the world for a few weeks.
Will be glad to chat to all of the ex C+ people and anyone else new!
is he an ex C+er? There were one or two. I tend to focus on bikes and cycling rather than soapbox stuff, which keeps the arguments down!
Good to see you here Jay, if you stay away from soapbox there shouldn't be any agro to cause a problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You're right asterix, it can be interpreted in more than one way, but I'm sure Jay knows what I was trying to say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello. Glad to see another familiar name again.
Now we just need Jay Cloth and we're sorted.
Hello and welcome, Jay Clock!
You took your time getting here; get lost, did ya!
I sort of tried to keep up with BR but struggled and then surprised myself by not feeding my cycling forum addiction for a few weeks. The Triathlon forum I use (tritalk.co.uk) is great in that it is really simple, with 5 sections, 4 of which are on specific tri topics, and one is non tri related, so all the feeble arguments end up there... I assume, as I never looked! Or maybe with all the swimming and running to fit in alongside the biking, they have less time to shoot the breeze!
Strange bunch Triathaletes IMO, I was watching the London Triathlon on the telly. I can understand the swimming bit, but why run when you obviously have access to a bicycle?
i've just moved from radar too, didn't like it and much more than 1 oik !!!!


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September 12, 2022 President's Perspective Blog
Research Leadership for the Profession
By Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA
"COVID-era fundraising stalls as donations soften and donors and retention rates fall in first quarter 2022."
"More than 75% of fundraisers have experienced sexual harassment in their career, while 42% percent have experienced sexual harassment over the past two years alone."
"Three-quarters of fundraisers anticipate remaining in their current jobs for 2022."
Those are all headlines and key data points from just some of the research that AFP and both our U.S. and Canada Foundations for Philanthropy have produced this year alone. (In fact, that last one is a little preview from our upcoming annual Compensation and Benefits Report, which will be published later this week.)
We often take for granted the news, articles and information that we get from different sources, and research doesn't always sound exciting and glamorous. But it's one of the most important roles of any professional association, and it's one of the most critical aspects of AFP's leadership and member value proposition. We are indebted to the work of our Research Council (which is a part of the AFP U.S. Foundation for Philanthropy) and all of our partners and organizations that ensure our community has access to the latest and greatest news, trends, data and innovations about fundraising through various research projects.
So, I'm always excited when we start or participate in a new research endeavor, and our newest collaboration is in Canada, through AFP Canada and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada, with the "Canadian Knowledge Hub for Giving and Volunteering".
The Hub is a project to increase awareness and knowledge about key data sources on giving and volunteering in Canada, including the General Social Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating (GSS-GVP). Fundraisers in Canada will likely know of the GSS-GVP, one of the most comprehensive data sources on giving and volunteering that is conducted every five years by Statistics Canada.
AFP Canada and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada are partnering with Volunteer Canada, Imagine Canada, Ajah and the Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada to help fundraisers, charities, businesses and the public to better understand the nature of giving and volunteering in Canada. There's so much data in the GSS-GVP and other resources to help fundraisers plan, recruit and retain volunteers and increase their capacity to harness Canadians' contributions of time and money to support missions and meet fundraising goals.
Specifically, AFP in Canada will be providing input into the development of different research-based products through the expertise of our members; hosting learning opportunities to explore how the Hub can be used, including workshops on Data-Driven Engagement at different conferences and events; and promoting the project across the country.
Over the next two years, the Hub will be expanded to include more resources from the most recent 2018 GSS-GVP, data and resources from previous GSS-GVP surveys, and other relevant data and resources on giving and volunteering.
You can find the Hub website here, and there's already a significant amount of data about key issues in giving and volunteering, including topics related to Who Donates and How Much Do They Give, What Keeps Canadians from Giving More, and Understanding Top Volunteers.
I want to thank all of our volunteer members working on the Hub project, and you'll be hearing more about AFP's work on Canadian Knowledge Hub for Giving and Volunteer in the near future.
Plus, we have much more research coming out soon, including the previously mentioned Compensation and Benefits Study, the next Fundraising Effectiveness Project report and new data about the effectiveness of different fundraising solicitations (funded through a Wilson C. "Bill" Levis Fundraising Research Grant through the Foundation).
Research is an important way fundraising advances and grows, and a critical means by which AFP leads the profession. I know we're about to get very busy with the giving season approaching and lots of year-end fundraising, but I encourage you to schedule sometime each week to read through the latest research—AFP's (of course!), but others' as well—that can position you for success this year.
If you have any thoughts about our research projects, or any other aspect of AFP, please email me at Mike.Geiger@afpglobal.org or contact me via Twitter at @AFPMikeGeiger.
Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA
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Iveco is taking part in the Hannover 2010 Motor Show with a significant number of products, services and innovative technologies.
The idea distinguishing the company's attendance at the show is "Driving Innovation to Reality", in other words "turning innovation into reality". Indeed, over recent years, Iveco has launched some of its most significant technological innovations, particularly in the field of alternative traction.
These innovative solutions were presented on the occasion of the IAA Motor Show in Hannover in 2008, when the company - with the motto "Moving Change" - had focused on the importance of innovation as an element of renovation and improvement for the world of transport. The reference time frame was medium to long term and some of the technological solutions presented at the show were, in fact, advanced prototypes.
The economic crisis in 2009, which was the most severe in the sector of commercial vehicles severely affected vehicle manufacturers, imposing restructuring plans and the reorganisation of projects and investments in research and development. In this context, Iveco decided to concentrate its resources on the priorities and to work towards making some of the innovative technologies developed over recent years available to all its customers. The result of such an engagement is the construction of products with a high technological content at affordable prices, while guaranteeing reliability, high performance levels, excellent technology and an indisputably advantageous cost/benefit ratio.
The countless technological innovations, from series and parallel hybrid traction systems , to natural gas engines and electric motors, have now been turned into vehicles which are available and accessible to our customers. They were all developed with their direct involvement, in order to address their specific mission and usage requirements in the best possible way. These are sustainable projects and products, able to combine low running costs with environmental friendliness: the two main features which have inspired the company over recent years.
Iveco is therefore presenting some significant innovative solutions at the show, which are used today by our customers and focus on specific mission requirements. Those electric or hybrid vehicles which in 2008 were futuristic and innovative proposals have turned into genuine vehicles featuring our customers' colours and which are used and tested every day in the most diverse conditions of use.
The company is working concretely towards achieving its goal: driving innovation to reality at affordable prices.


Deepthi Velkur talks to Rephica Becky Pde, a runner par excellence who recalls her best marathons, podium finishes and future running plans.
Rephica Becky Pde, a 35-year old working mother from Shillong, Meghalaya is an ultra-runner who believes that we have only one life, one body so we have to give it the healthy lifestyle it deserves so that it does not give up on us easily.
At the moment, she is training for multiple events such as the 60KM Everest marathon that will take place in Nepal in May 2019, the 222KM La Ultra in August 2019, the 72KM Khardung-La challenge in September 2019 and also the 80KM Manali ultra in March 2020.
FM: You come from a family of runners, did you feel any pressure to take up running or was it something you chose to do to stay healthy?
Rephica: I was always into some kind of sports since childhood. I started running because I had health issues like hypothyroid and I was gaining weight. My family are all runners but they only encourage me to lead a healthy life by doing something. At that point, I had taken part in a 10 KM event and have never looked back since.
FM: When did you move to running longer distances?
Rephica: I moved to running long distances in a few months as I was already training for it. I did a few 21 KM and long practice runs every weekend. I really enjoyed running longer distances as I used to feel very content that I achieved something at the end of the run.
FM: Take us through your experience of running your first full marathon at the iconic TMM in 2018?
Rephica: TMM is a race very close to my heart. I was ready for running my first full marathon officially as I had already covered many FM distances during my training. It was the most amazing experience as it was my first to experience a crowd of this magnitude and the people of Mumbai are the best and they cheered and motivated me the whole way.
FM: Why is running the Kargil International marathon so special for you?
First, I come from an army background and secondly, it was in Kargil that Captain Clifford Nongrum, a good friend was shot dead. It was an experience to witness the place and all the hardships that the army bears to protect us. I was a podium finisher there and it was good to tell everyone that I am from Shillong too.
FM: You transitioned very quickly into running ultra-distances within 2 years of having started running? How did that happen?
Rephica: The transition to running Ultra distances was not hard as by then I was training really hard and I was confident enough to take bigger challenges. I wanted to test myself and my endurance. It changed me completely because I understood the power and mental strength that one needs to endure everything.
FM: Soon after finishing the Kargil marathon, in less than a week you went on to do your Khardung-la challenge(72KM) followed by the Ladakh marathon and stood 2nd (the only woman so far) at Khardung-La. How did you manage that feat?
Rephica: I was well prepared and absolutely confident in my training so I wanted to test my ability as a woman and as a runner. The 72KM Khardung-la race was indeed very challenging but I kept my focus and trusted in myself mentally and physically that I could do this.
The Kargil marathon was also a tough one and I ran it as a practice run to build myself for Khardung-La. The toughest ultra is definitely Khardung-La as the temperatures and high altitude often test the breaking points for most runners. The weather was -18 degrees and it started raining for a few kilometres. I was drenched and had to climb 33 km uphill within the cut off time to reach the top. As I was climbing, it started snowing and the freezing temperatures and high altitude with less oxygen was the most challenging part. I drank only water and Enerzal for the entire 72 km as I could not take out my hands to take any food as they were numb. I knew I could not give up and I was totally focussed and determined to finish the race no matter what the consequences were. After a gruelling 12 hours and 15 minutes of rain, snow, harsh winds and freezing temperatures, I finished strong with no injuries and also won myself a second spot on the podium. It was good to see so many of my friends and family cheering for me near the finish line. Unfortunately, there were many participants who could not finish and many of them had to be hospitalised due to hyperthermia.
After I rested for a day, I knew I was strong enough to run Ladakh full marathon with the support of my friends. This was a challenge that no woman has ever done and I wanted to set a record. So, I ran another full marathon with the toughest terrain and low oxygen levels and yet again had a strong finish and set a record of being the only woman to have completed the race. I'm happy that I did not fail myself and I trusted my instinct and training.
FM: Which has been the longest distance you've run to date?
Rephica: The longest distance would be the Income Tax department run from Guwahati to Shillong. I supported them for almost 100km and have done a couple of 100 km alongside friends.
Every run is challenging because we don't know how our body will react on that particular day. As for me, my body really never gave up on me and it is because I train a lot to build my endurance. I believe for ultra-running its more with having a fit body and mind.
FM: How was it to be a pacer at the AU Jaipur marathon that happened this Sunday?
Rephica: It was my first experience as a pacer at the AU Bank Jaipur marathon. I was pacing a bus for 4.20. I tried my best to motivate and push my runners and there were not many runners who ran at that speed so it was a success as I was pacing only a few of them. They crossed the finish line before I could.
It's amazing to have won another podium in the second position. I will also be pacing in Amity Gurugram Marathon this Sunday in a 5 hours bus. So, it's a back to back full marathon again for me. I'm also the ambassador for the Jamnagar Reliance green marathon on the 17th February where I'll be doing a full marathon yet again.
FM: How do you strike a balance between being a working mother and still make time for doing what you love(running)?
Rephica: Time management is important to balance your work and family, so I wake up very early to train and head for my day job and then go to the gym when I find the time during the day. When it is something you love doing, you always make time for it.
FM: You've set your eyes on the Everest marathon this May and the La Ultra Ladakh(222km)? How are you training for it?
Rephica: All my Ultras are mostly in the hilly regions so I train myself to do more hill running and build total endurance. I do a lot of cross training and strength training in the gym. So basically train twice a day till I get fit and feel confident to take on the challenge.
FM: What are the benefits of running? How has it impacted your life?
Rephica: Running has really helped me to be extremely fit and has made me a tough person both physically and mentally. It surely has uplifted my self-confidence and changed me and showed me the beauty of life itself. I'm so mentally strong now that at this point nothing is going to shake me…all thanks to my running.
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Historic preservation symposium to take place on June 26, 2019
The Delaware State Historic Preservation Office, in collaboration with preservation partners Friends of the John Dickinson Mansion and Preservation Delaware, invites the public to attend a special historic preservation symposium. As part of the day's activities, speakers from the National Park Service and the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office will discuss National Register of Historic Places nominations, disaster preparedness and issues regarding elevating historic properties in flood-prone areas.
The symposium will take place on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in the Delaware Room of the Delaware Public Archives located at 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. North in Dover, Del. Admission is free, but, due to limited seating, reservations are required by calling the Delaware State Historic Preservation Office at 302-736-7400. The office is open between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Reservations are due by June 19, 2019.
Flooding along Union Street in front of the Milton Theatre in Milton, Del. after the March 1962 nor'easter. Disaster preparedness for historic properties will be explored as part of the historic preservation symposium on June 26, 2019.
The Milton Theatre today. The building is a component of the Milton Historic District.
Symposium agenda
9:00–9:15 a.m.
Welcoming remarks
Tim Slavin, Delaware State Historic Preservation Officer and Director, Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
9:15–10:15 a.m.
"Using Criterion A in National Register of Historic Places Nominations"
Lisa Deline, Architectural Historian, National Park Service
Ms. Deline, reviewer of Delaware nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, will provide updated information about the effective use of Criterion A which represents the quality of significance present in historic properties that are associated with events important to broad patterns of American history.
10:15–10:45 a.m.
Question and answer session with Lisa Deline
"Lessons Learned: Prepare Now for Future Weather Events"
Reid Thomas, Restoration Specialist, North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
Mr. Thomas will showcase some of the weather-related situations that he encountered during his 29 years of service within the northeastern region of North Carolina.
11:45 a.m.–Noon
Question and answer session with Reid Thomas
Lunch on your own
List of restaurants and map to be provided.
"The Ups and Down of Elevation: Case Studies of the Elevation of Historic Buildings in North Carolina"
John Wood, Preservation/Restoration Specialist, North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
Mr. Wood will discuss his extensive experience in historic preservation and restoration projects within the southeastern region of North Carolina.
Question and answer session with John Wood
Reception at the John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover
The Friends of the John Dickinson Mansion will host an informal get together after the symposium.
Administered as a museum by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the John Dickinson Plantation, Delaware's first National Historic Landmark, was the childhood home of John Dickinson, a founding father of the United States, a framer and signer of the U.S. Constitution and "Penman of the Revolution." The museum is a partner site in both the First State National Historical Park and the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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'Serie A was financially doped, but can be the best again' - Buffon
The Italy goalkeeper believes that his country can rise to the summit of European football once more, despite struggling in recent years
Gianluigi Buffon believes that Serie A can become the best league in Europe once again after suffering the after effect of what he terms 'financial doping'.
While Serie A enjoyed a fruitful number of decades in Europe from the late 1980s to the mid-2000s, no Italian club has managed to win the Champions League since the success of Jose Mourinho's Inter in 2010.
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Italian clubs have been represented in 14 of the last 30 European Cup finals, but the recent trend of non-representation, with clubs such as Milan and Inter struggling on the highest stage, suggests a decline in standards.
Nevertheless, Buffon, who will lead Juve into a Champions League quarter-final clash with Barcelona in April, remains optimistic and predicts a bright future for his country.
"Italian football was financially doped," Buffon told Kicker when asked about the decline.
"By that I mean that we lived above our capabilities and we blew money which we originally could not afford. But in Italy the passion for football will never die. I believe in cycles.
"We are back on our way up and maybe in four or five years the Serie A will be the best league in Europe again."
Among recent developments in Italy is the rise in the number of football clubs being bought by foreign owners, with Roma and Milan being acquired by American and Chinese owners respectively.
Buffon takes a dim view of this, suggesting that it is a "defeat" and representative of the poor economic position that Italy finds itself in.
"[It is a] defeat for Italian football and our tradition," said the 39-year-old.
"It mirrors the bad economic situation in our country and it is the proof that solvent businessmen – which we have – do not want to invest in the rise of Italian football."


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Gardner-Webb University Plans Martin Luther King Jr. Observance
Office of University Communications
– Posted on January 7, 2019Posted in: Campus News, Christian Community, Community News/Events, Faith & Service, Faith in Action, National Interest, Top Stories
Pastor from St. Louis, Mo., is Guest Speaker for Dimensions Program
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A pastor from St. Louis, Mo., is the guest speaker for the Martin Luther King Jr. observance at Gardner-Webb University, held during Dimensions on Jan. 22. The program, which begins at 9:25 a.m. in the Tucker Student Center, is free and open to the public.
The Rev. Dr. Ronald L. Bobo Sr. leads West Side Missionary Baptist Church. Under his guidance, the church has added a second location and offers three worship services on the weekends. The services are also streamed live on the church website. The congregation supports outreach ministries to the community, the nation and the world.
Bobo's visit was arranged by Dr. Robert Canoy, dean of the School of Divinity. The two met in 1981 at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS) in Louisville, Ky. "I was in my first semester and he in his last," Canoy shared. "We were in a Greek exegesis class on the Gospel of Luke. He was bright and witty, and I was pleased to meet him then and to become close friends."
Canoy has also invited Bobo to be a featured speaker for the summer 2019 Pastor's School hosted by the School of Divinity. The Dimensions program will give area pastors a preview. "His preaching is biblically informed, relevant and powerfully delivered," Canoy described. "Dr. Bobo embodies the best in pastoral ministry."
Bobo, a native of Detroit, Mich., is a graduate of Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. He received his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from SBTS. He also serves as the executive secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the Missionary Baptist State Convention of Missouri. He is past president of the Baptist World Alliance Youth Department, where he served youth around the world.
He is active with the parent body of the Baptist World Alliance, giving leadership on global issues in the church. Bobo is also serving as chairman of the Foreign Missions Board for the National Baptist Convention, USA Inc. He is also the founder of Sharing Hope International Ministries, which ministers globally as well as locally, to instruct, preach, and minister to the needs of the lost and downtrodden.
Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 48 hours prior to the event. Please call 704-406-2155 or email disabilityservices@gardner-webb.edu with your request.
Gardner-Webb University's Dimensions programs are free and open to the public. The goal of Dimensions is to enhance the spiritual, intellectual and cultural life at the University and also to promote a sense of community. Dimensions programs are held on Tuesdays at 9:25 a.m. in the Tucker Student Center. More information is available by calling 704-406-4277.
Located in the North Carolina foothills, Gardner-Webb University is a place where Christian compassion meets critical thinking. A private, Christian, liberal arts university, Gardner-Webb emphasizes a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics to prepare students to become effective servant-leaders within the global community. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu.
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Global Wildlife Conservation (GWC) and the International Iguana Foundation has congratulated the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) in light of news that the Government would not be handing over the Goat Islands to China Harbour Engineering Company to build a proposed $1.5 billion transhipment port.
The announcement was made last week at a town hall meeting in New York City in which Prime Minister Andrew Holness was asked directly about the status of the islands. Holness elaborated by stating "there are other locations [for the port] that would do less environmental damage," the release mentioned.
"The development would have jeopardised the last remaining habitat of the critically endangered Jamaican iguana in the Hellshire Hills on the mainland, sending more than 25 years of work in recovering the species up in smoke, and killed the vision of creating a haven free of introduced predators for the iguana on the Goat Islands," said Robin Moore, conservation biologist and GWC communications director.
"Having spent so much time involved in this project, and for the most part feeling pretty discouraged about prospects for the area, the species, and all who have worked so hard to bring the iguana back, this news is like a powerful jolt of inspiration," he added.
An international study conducted by companies in the United Kingdom and the United States concluded that there are cheaper and less environmentally damaging alternatives to Goat Islands for the location of the transshipment port that China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) proposed to build as part of the Government's logistics hub.


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GREEN Vol. 27 Issue 5
What's going on, at the Capitol?
Water safety is one of our top priorities during the 2017 WV Legislative Session. In case you missed it, another water bill, HB 2811 was introduced on Tuesday. HB 2811 would add exemptions to the Aboveground Storage Tank Act, passed after the 2014 chemical spill by Freedom Industries into the Elk River that contaminated water for 300,000 in the Kanawha Valley.
Stay tuned for more information on actions as we track this bill.
Good News for LEEP!
We have some good news on legislation this week- bills have been introduced in both houses authorizing Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships. On the House side, HB 2744 is sponsored by Delegate Hanshaw and 10 others, while the Senate equivalent is SB 480, sponsored by Senator Blair.
The House version passed through the Political Subdivisions Committee by a 12-8 vote on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. It now goes to the House Finance committee.
Saving the Public Finance Option
SB 463, which would have ended the Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Program did not make it out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday. With election spending by outside groups hitting a new high in 2016, there was no reason to be moving backwards on campaign financing, and the Committee ultimately made the right choice.
Now that the public financing program is safe, we should continue to bolster the independence of our judges against big-money influence from out of state special interest groups and instead focus on common-sense disclosure and transparency laws like SB 64.
Update on HB 2506
After passing the House last week, HB 2506 is now in motion in the Senate, with a single reference to the Judiciary Committee. Senator Trump convened a stakeholder meeting last Friday to dig into the technical details of the bill. We had the opportunity to correct some misconceptions in that meeting, work that we're continuing to pursue in meetings with Senators.
In case you hadn't heard, other neighboring states don't use harmonic mean streamflow for all pollutants. This means that HB 2506 would put West Virginia out of step with its neighbors, lacking the more protective flow calculations for non-carcinogens that are used in places like Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky. In addition, the EPA recommends against allowing mixing zones to overlap, meaning that this bill goes against federal guidance.
Every Senator we've met with has reported receiving many emails and phone calls from their constituents expressing concern about this bill. You are being heard, and your lawmakers are feeling the pressure.
Tell Your Senators to Say "No" to HB 2506
URGENT: the WV Senate is likely to consider the Toxic Water Bill, HB 2506, this week. Your Senators need to hear from you now! Send a letter!
Tell your Senators to keep more toxins and cancer-causing chemicals out of our drinking water supplies and vote NO on HB 2506! Calls are also important to reinforce the message – find Senators phone numbers here.
If you've been tracking HB 2506 you've probably heard some misconceptions and false statements about the bill. That's why we've prepared a new fact sheet on HB 2506. We're fact checking some of the most persistent and misleading claims.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will be taking HB 2506 up any day now, we need you to put pressure on them to reject this bad bill. Contact those committee members today!
A new attack on the Aboveground Storage Tank Act
HB 2811, introduced on Tuesday, would undercut the protections of the Aboveground Storage Tank Act (ASTA) by exempting tanks holding fluids produced by the fossil fuel industry. The bill would exempt tanks holding up to 210 barrels (8,820 gallons) and are located outside of a Zone of Critical Concern. The bill is broadly written to apply to all "hydrocarbon" industries, which could mean that fluids produced in association with coal mining are part of the exemption. We are still digging into the details of this bill, and will continue to update you as we learn more.
What we can already guess is that HB 2811 will seriously reduce the number of tanks covered by the ASTA. In a 2015 study by Downstream Strategies and the WV Rivers Coalition, roughly three quarters of the tanks registered under the ASTA were owned by oil and gas companies.
While maintaining regulation on tanks within the Zone of Critical Concern may seem protective, that zone as defined in statute is very small. Only 4% of oil and natural gas tanks were found to be within the Zone of Critical Concern in the 2015 study, compared to a further 40% that fell outside of it but were still within 1000 feet of surface waters. Despite being outside the official Zone, the fact that those tanks will be exempt from ASTA if this bill passes is both critical and concerning.
In case you missed it, check out David McMahon's article from The State Journal:
Debating 'Public Use' and Its Worth to Landowners
David McHahon, with West Virginia Surface Owners Rights Organization (WV SORO) says landowners deserve to be paid fairly in eminent domain proceedings.
In case you missed it, check out the photos from the Public Hearing on HB 2506 and E-Day.
Look for more updates from us as we continue tracking our key issues. We need your help in order to ward off these vicious attacks on our water!
Together, we stand strong and will make our voices heard to help keep West Virginia wild and wonderful for generations to come.
Updated: January 13, 2018 — 1:07 pm
Tags: Energy efficiency, Legislation, Oil and gas, Pollution, Water
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