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Development & Impact Manager
£33k - £43k per annum (+6% employer pension contribution)
Charities, Children, Fundraising, Marketing & PR, Communications, Fundraising, Social care, Children, Policy & research, Social welfare
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Every week 109 of England's most vulnerable children– equivalent to three full classrooms – are permanently excluded. And the true scale of the problem is even larger. Every year, hundreds of thousands experience less visible forms of exclusion – internal exclusions, repeat suspensions, managed moves and unexplained school exits.
Excluded children are likely to be the country's most disadvantaged: 4 times more likely to be growing up in poverty, 7 times more likely to have special needs, 10 times more likely to have mental health issues and 10 times more likely to be interacting with social services.
Once excluded, life chances are bleak. Less than 5% of excluded pupils finish school with the qualifications they need in maths and English; 50% are not in education, employment or training (NEET) straight after GCSEs. 59% of young people who experience permanent exclusion have a criminal conviction or caution by the age of 19.
To date, there has been insufficient research, policy understanding and teacher training in how to measure or move outcomes for the most complex and vulnerable pupils - for anyone struggling at school, not just those at risk of permanent exclusion. Without the tools to support all students, increasing numbers of teachers are leaving the profession, disillusioned and disempowered.
The Difference is looking for someone who can support our growing coalition of funders, while helping us expand and develop our programme evaluation. You'll play a key role in helping The Difference identify how schools can reduce preventable exclusions and better support young people facing challenges. You'll use this understanding to motivate new stakeholders to invest in our work - whether charitable trusts, corporate foundations or high net worth individuals.
You will feel real ownership over your work and need to be self-starting, flexible and hungry to grow with the charity. You may have experience working in schools and be keen to widen the impact of your work; you may have a background in Impact Evaluation for other programmes; or you may have worked in fundraising or communications for a non-profit.
This above list is not definitive and we're open to hearing from a wide range of professional backgrounds. We also welcome applicants at different stages in their career and are willing to adapt the role for the right person.
Grow and support the community of philanthropists, businesses and trusts which support the work of The Difference
Write compelling funding pitches and grant reports which allow non-sector specialists to gain insight into our work, impact and learning
Build relationships and trust such that partners feel bought into The Difference's ambition and strategy, can feel excited by our successes and aware of the challenges we work together to overcome
Create compelling presentations of our work through film, photography, and events which resonate with the motivations of our funders in partnering with us
Stay close to The Difference's delivery teams, the internal monitoring & evaluation data, the emergent risks to the organisations and the unfolding strategy decisions of Trustees and the Exec team in order to keep our community of funders up to date
Liaise with our partner schools, trustees, Difference Leaders and teams to organise great stakeholder engagement opportunities for our funders
Implement and strengthen our impact collection systems: these span qualitative (interviews, case-studies, roundtables) and quantitative (surveys, monitoring and data tracking) methods
Collate and analyse our data to diagnose successes, challenges and opportunities within our various work streams
Support with the planning, writing and design of our annual Impact Report
Act as an internal consultant with our Programme team: playing back the feedback we collect from our various stakeholders and acting as a "critical friend" as delivery and strategy decisions get made
Contribute to a longer-term strategy around the external evaluation of our work and the external research we do with our partners organisations.
For more information on the role and how to apply, please see that attached job description.
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The 10 Best Things to See and Do in Argentina
October 9, 2017 January 1, 2017 by Tom Norwood
With an abundance of exotic wildlife, jaw-dropping scenery, cities and colonial towns rife with vibrant culture and cuisine, it's no wonder that Argentina is a very popular travel destination. Located in the southern region of the South American continent in a large, elongated shape, this country was inhabited by indigenous tribes before it was colonized by Spain in the 16th and 17th centuries. Today, Argentina is an independent republic boasting of varied landscapes from thick jungles to rich plains, majestic mountains, impressive glaciers and pastoral steppes.
Here is an overview of 10 best things to see and do in Argentina.
Buenos Aires, the Argentine capital, is one of the most exhilarating cities in the world. With outstanding art, fabulous foods, and fascinating neighborhoods with populations blazingly dedicated to having fun all night long, this city is a must see for every visitor that travels to Argentina. Wander for hours in the Reccoleta cemetery, where the city's rich and famous are buried including Evita, or feast on steaks on some of the city's best hotels and resorts. It is also an immensely enjoyable city to go shopping, watch soccer or just soak up the breathtaking atmosphere. Outside the city, the varied wildlife and the vastness of the land are the real tourist attractions that make up Argentina.
2. Iguazu Falls
There are waterfalls, and then there is Iguazu Falls! That's right. Iguazu Falls is one the greatest tourist destinations in the world. It is situated on the border between Argentina and Brazil. Most visitors access the falls through Puerto Iguazu city, from the Argentine side. A train usually brings visitors to the Devil's Throat (the falls entrance), which at 269 ft (82 meters) is the most impressive of the 276 falls that make up the magnificent Iguazu Falls. A visit to Iguazu Falls is a jaw-dropping, visceral experience, and the noise and power of the falls will live forever in your memory.
3. Tango Dance
Go ahead, give it a try. So what if it is one of the most sophisticated dances in the world. It is so sexy; you will be psyched up enough to make it through the entire Buenos Aires night. For an amazing outdoor experience, head over to the Barrancas de Belgrano bandstand in Buenos Aires, where the traditional milonga 'La Glorieta' happens on Sundays at around 8pm. In fact, if you are able to arrive a bit earlier, you will enjoy free tango lessons that are given by the masters of the dance.
4. Whale-watching in Puerto Madryn
The city of Puerto Madryn is located on the shores of Gulfo Nuevo. The city is known to be the gateway to Peninsula Valdes – a prime whale-watching site. Starting from June all the way to December, whales populate the majestic waters of Puerto Madryn, attracting millions of visitors from all corners of the globe who come to watch them. In addition, those that head there in the months of September and October also get a chance of seeing the many forms of elephant seals that bask on the shoreline.
5. The Andes
When snow falls in Argentina, it is time to zoom down the Andes' eastern slopes. Stretching nearly the entire length of the country western edge, the Andes are an amazing mountain range offering scenic lakes, great hiking, high deserts and South America's highest peak, Cerro Aconcagua commonly known as the 'roof of the Americas'. The Andes have some of the most established skiing spots in the world that are worth experiencing.
6. Wine
Exploring this beautiful country glass by glass will take you and your palate from the cabernets and malbecs of Mendoza to the crisp torrontes of Cafayate and San Juan's succulent syrahs. The tiny town of Maipu, near Mendoza, is full of olive farms, wineries and other numerous gourmet businesses that it is easy to hit six to seven in a day. All offer most finish proceedings and tours with at least a little sampling of their produce. A few companies in Maipu rent electric scooters and bikes, making a day tour of the entire area a remarkable outing (of course, being mindful of drinking and riding).
7. Glaciar Perito Moreno
Among the most accessible and dynamic ice fields on Earth, Glaciar Perito Moreno is the most fascinating centerpiece of the southern region of Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. Locally known as Glaciar Moreno, it measures 5km wide, 60m high and 30km long, but what makes it even more exceptional is its continuous advance – up to 3m every day, causing building sized icebergs to pop from its surface. In some ways, seeing the glacier is a indeed a very sedentary experience, however it manages to be thrilling.
8. Ushuaia
Formerly used by the Spanish as penal colony due to its isolated location, Ushuaia is one of the best places to visit in Argentina. Its remote beauty attracts many visitors both local and international who come to enjoy the numerous winter sports it offers. You will definitely get a chance to enjoy one of the most thrilling wildlife viewing experiences in the Southern American continent, upon visiting Ushuaia.
Only a few places on our planet are as beautiful and isolated as Patagonia, Argentina. In fact it is one of the best kept secrets of the world and Argentina. It is commonly referred to as the 'southern most city in the world' and is the gateway to the Antarctica. Here, you can spend countless hours driving, site seeing, and driving with running into other annoying activities. One can also enjoy numerous meadowlands and lakes that identify this area as one world's most unique ecosystems. Due to its isolation, visitors are advised to pack for a picnic that includes some of the best Argentine sandwiches.
10. Nahuel Huapi National Park
The park offers sightseers and trekkers many areas of natural beauty that include an extinct volcano known as Tronador, amazing fauna and alpine meadows. Lake Nahuel, a sprawling glacial lake, stretching over 63 miles (100km) to the boarder of Chile, contains a nature reserve that can be reached by organized or private boat trips.
Round up the the best of this country – the fishing, the wine, the mountaineering, the tango, the literature, the skiing, the clubbing, the architecture, the foods – and you have the essentials of one of the most fascinating trips you will ever take.
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Ms Coops! This is, as I see it, yet another deeply personal painting. . . a bit off the beaten path for you, but perhaps not so far afield after all. It is sort of a dance. Very moving. Love the sepia tone which gives it a long ago nostalgic feel. This tableau becomes very evocative. I can read into it over and again coming up with something new each time, I'm quite sure.
Can't wait to hear from Pinckney on this.
Brava! A great show that the lack of color can still be powerful.
A very nice piece, love the concept.
What an astounding artpiece, dear Katie!
A subtly spiritual and intriguing image.
You're so familiar with heavenly visions that You succeeded to penetrate supernatural veils again and You depicted now the green prairies of Manitou where proud warriors are admitted to neverending glory and life.
Dear friend Katie. For some time I see that you travel a path that is taking your painting to an enviable degree of subtle beauty.
Gentle tonalism, with slick beautiful delicate and well-balanced colors.
This kind of tonality, which I mentioned to you in a previous comment I've on one of your posts, about your painting, as that as I said, this tonality, is increasingly diving into your canvas,and emerging like your most brilliant painting style.
Wherever it came from - I'm really glad you decided to visit. This is just marvelous. I think this is as good a painting of western life as I've ever seen. Great job Katie!


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Picnic-Ready Rice Salad with Kale, Figs, and Almonds | The Olive Press Sonoma, Ca.
We bet that you're as jazzed up as we are to be outside again, especially this Memorial Day weekend, enjoying picnics at the park and road trips with the family. We came up with this recipe specially for celebrating outdoor dining: Picnic-Ready Rice Salad with Kale, Figs, and Almonds.
Whether you're doing wine on the patio, a picnic with the kids, or a lunch at the beach, this dish is great for taking outdoors. It holds up well to travel and can be served warm, cold, or at room temperature. And best of all, it's like a complete meal-in-a-bowl, chockfull of wholesome nuts, dried fruits, and heart-healthy kale. We used brown rice for the grain because it has a slightly sweet taste and great chewy texture, but feel free to use whatever grains you've got—quinoa, wild rice, orzo, or small pasta shapes are great sub-ins.
Enjoy this Mediterranean-inspired recipe this spring season. And happy outdoor dining this Memorial Day weekend!
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add rice (or other substituted grains) and reduce to a simmer. Cook, partially covered, until rice is done but not terribly soft, about 30 to 45 minutes (If the grains are cooked too well-done, they will get mushy and fall apart when you toss this later). Drain well and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add kale and cook until bright green and softened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add reserved kale, almonds, figs, vinegar, and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to the rice; toss well to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve warm or refrigerate to enjoy chilled later. Just before serving, top with crumbled feta cheese and mix gently.


The Museum Ship VALLEY CAMP offers more than just a tour of her deck. Housed inside her massive cargo holds is a 20,000 square foot museum with over 100 exhibits!
Our EDMUND FITZGERALD exhibit holds the two lifeboats from the stricken vessel. Torn away during the sinking, these lifeboats are two of very few major artifacts recovered after the tragic demise. The exhibit also features an hour long presentation about the events that occurred on November 10, 1975 which caused the tragic loss of one of the Great Lakes' largest freighters.
In addition to the museum exhibits, the Museum Ship VALLEY CAMP displays four 1,200 gallon aquariums stocked with various species of fish from the Great Lakes region. The fish are supplied by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and by the Michigan Wholesale Bait of Alanson, Michigan.
The VALLEY CAMP once housed a crew of 29 men in her cabins. Visitors are able to view these cabins to witness firsthand the lifestyle of Great Lakes sailors. From the nicely appointed Captain's Quarters to the plain accommodations lived in by the Oilers and the Coal Passers, visitors are able to see how these sailors lived and worked aboard ship.


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A light, buttery vanilla cake, layered with caramel crunch and custard, then topped with more caramel.
Five layers of dark chocolate cake with a creamy chocolate filling, and topped with chocolate ganache.
Four layers of moist carrot cake filled with raisins, walnuts and pineapple, topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting.
A classic cheesecake blended to a rich, creamy texture & topped with a strawberry puree.
Pastry shells filled with a sweet, creamy mixture of ricotta cheese and chocolate chips, then topped with more chocolate chips and cinnamon.
A large 6 inch chocolate chip cookie, freshly baked in our oven.
An 8 oz. bag of the same tasty walnuts that are in our apple walnut salad.


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Atlantis Fallen - the Heartstrike Chronicles book 1
By: Sevhina
Ageless immortals, the Timeless are compelled by instinct to behead each other and absorb the loser's power. If this sounds familiar you've no doubt seen the Highlander. The Heartstrike Chronicle is unapologetic fanfic of the Highlander television series written by the bestselling author of Urban Shaman. There's the good natured immortal warrior, Irish in this case, and a woman who watches and reports on him to the Keepers. There is also an unbelievably ancient and powerful immortal, Lohren, who has largely passed unnoticed since the 11th century and is currently a Keeper named Logan Adams. Lohren is amused to hear that a woman claims to have found the ruins of Atlantis, but shocked to find that she is Ghean, the woman he loved and lost when that island sank. Its certainly not a happy reunion. She's definately crazy but if she takes Lohren's head it could be called justifiable homicide.
When they met Lohren was already at least one thousand years old although he has no clear memories prior to the first written language when he started writing down the major events of his life. Ghean was still mortal but unawakened, which meant that she would become immortal unless she died by natural causes. She was the only heir to the House of the Hunter on Atlantis so returned to her home to marry. There were two other immortals on Atlantis, one jealous of Lohren for his relationship with Ghean and the other determined to use the magical Atlantean artifacts for his own selfish purposes. Lohren himself believes that the immortals should not interfere with other lives, including telling the unawakened Ghean that she could become immortal, so he sets out to learn what he can about the artifacts to keep them from the other immortal. Lorhen already believed himself to be the oldest living immortal and so gave little thought to the other two as serious threats which leads to disaster.
Its hard to please every fan when writing with familiar material. The most common complaint is that the story lacks action until the end. Like with the t.v. series Atlantis Fallen starts with some witty repartee from the friends, introduces a new immortal, followed by flashbacks recounting their prior acquaintance, and ends with a battle. Discovering the secrets of Atlantis is an appealing flashback choice and leads into the struggle between the two immortals over the lost artifacts. It also reveals Lohren's less than stellar qualities and choices. While he is generally in favor of the greater good and helping his friends he isn't at all embarassed to admit that his own survival will always come first. One thing the book does very well is demonstrate why immortals really shouldn't fight on holy ground. Overall, fans of the series are unlikely to be disappointed.
There are two more books planned in the series as well as a short called From Coffin to Grave about a character that will show up in the next book and her meetings with Lohren (or whatever alias he was using at that time). Its mildly interesting but definately not necessary reading.
Reviews seem to be too busy to say much about the narrator Aaron Abano but his performance got 4 stars and if it was actually bad I'm sure it would have been mentioned.
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require "spec_helper"

describe API::API do
  include ApiHelpers
  before(:each) { ActiveRecord::Base.observers.enable(:user_observer) }
  after(:each) { ActiveRecord::Base.observers.disable(:user_observer) }
  let(:user) { create(:user) }
  let!(:project) {create(:project, creator_id: user.id, namespace: user.namespace) }
  let!(:merge_request) { create(:merge_request, author: user, assignee: user, source_project: project, target_project: project, title: "Test") }
  before {
    project.team << [user, :reporters]
  }

  describe "GET /projects/:id/merge_requests" do
    context "when unauthenticated" do
      it "should return authentication error" do
        get api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_requests")
        response.status.should == 401
      end
    end

    context "when authenticated" do
      it "should return an array of merge_requests" do
        get api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_requests", user)
        response.status.should == 200
        json_response.should be_an Array
        json_response.first['title'].should == merge_request.title
      end
    end
  end

  describe "GET /projects/:id/merge_request/:merge_request_id" do
    it "should return merge_request" do
      get api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_request/#{merge_request.id}", user)
      response.status.should == 200
      json_response['title'].should == merge_request.title
      json_response['iid'].should == merge_request.iid
    end

    it "should return a 404 error if merge_request_id not found" do
      get api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_request/999", user)
      response.status.should == 404
    end
  end

  describe "POST /projects/:id/merge_requests" do
    context 'between branches projects' do
      it "should return merge_request" do
        post api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_requests", user),
        title: 'Test merge_request', source_branch: "stable", target_branch: "master", author: user
        response.status.should == 201
        json_response['title'].should == 'Test merge_request'
      end

      it "should return 422 when source_branch equals target_branch" do
        post api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_requests", user),
        title: "Test merge_request", source_branch: "master", target_branch: "master", author: user
        response.status.should == 422
      end

      it "should return 400 when source_branch is missing" do
        post api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_requests", user),
        title: "Test merge_request", target_branch: "master", author: user
        response.status.should == 400
      end

      it "should return 400 when target_branch is missing" do
        post api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_requests", user),
        title: "Test merge_request", source_branch: "stable", author: user
        response.status.should == 400
      end

      it "should return 400 when title is missing" do
        post api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_requests", user),
        target_branch: 'master', source_branch: 'stable'
        response.status.should == 400
      end
    end

    context 'forked projects' do
      let!(:user2) {create(:user)}
      let!(:forked_project_link) { build(:forked_project_link) }
      let!(:fork_project) {  create(:project, forked_project_link: forked_project_link,  namespace: user2.namespace, creator_id: user2.id)  }
      let!(:unrelated_project) {  create(:project,  namespace: create(:user).namespace, creator_id: user2.id)  }

      before :each do |each|
        fork_project.team << [user2, :reporters]
        forked_project_link.forked_from_project = project
        forked_project_link.forked_to_project = fork_project
        forked_project_link.save!
      end

      it "should return merge_request" do
        post api("/projects/#{fork_project.id}/merge_requests", user2),
        title: 'Test merge_request', source_branch: "stable", target_branch: "master", author: user2, target_project_id: project.id, description: 'Test description for Test merge_request'
        response.status.should == 201
        json_response['title'].should == 'Test merge_request'
        json_response['description'].should == 'Test description for Test merge_request'
      end

      it "should not return 422 when source_branch equals target_branch" do
        project.id.should_not == fork_project.id
        fork_project.forked?.should be_true
        fork_project.forked_from_project.should == project
        post api("/projects/#{fork_project.id}/merge_requests", user2),
        title: 'Test merge_request', source_branch: "master", target_branch: "master", author: user2, target_project_id: project.id
        response.status.should == 201
        json_response['title'].should == 'Test merge_request'
      end

      it "should return 400 when source_branch is missing" do
        post api("/projects/#{fork_project.id}/merge_requests", user2),
        title: 'Test merge_request', target_branch: "master", author: user2, target_project_id: project.id
        response.status.should == 400
      end

      it "should return 400 when target_branch is missing" do
        post api("/projects/#{fork_project.id}/merge_requests", user2),
        title: 'Test merge_request', target_branch: "master", author: user2, target_project_id: project.id
        response.status.should == 400
      end

      it "should return 400 when title is missing" do
        post api("/projects/#{fork_project.id}/merge_requests", user2),
        target_branch: 'master', source_branch: 'stable', author: user2, target_project_id: project.id
        response.status.should == 400
      end

      it "should return 400 when target_branch is specified and not a forked project" do
        post api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_requests", user),
        title: 'Test merge_request', target_branch: 'master', source_branch: 'stable', author: user, target_project_id: fork_project.id
        response.status.should == 400
      end

      it "should return 400 when target_branch is specified and for a different fork" do
        post api("/projects/#{fork_project.id}/merge_requests", user2),
        title: 'Test merge_request', target_branch: 'master', source_branch: 'stable', author: user2, target_project_id: unrelated_project.id
        response.status.should == 400
      end

      it "should return 201 when target_branch is specified and for the same project" do
        post api("/projects/#{fork_project.id}/merge_requests", user2),
        title: 'Test merge_request', target_branch: 'master', source_branch: 'stable', author: user2, target_project_id: fork_project.id
        response.status.should == 201
      end
    end
  end

  describe "PUT /projects/:id/merge_request/:merge_request_id to close MR" do
    it "should return merge_request" do
      put api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_request/#{merge_request.id}", user), state_event: "close"
      response.status.should == 200
      json_response['state'].should == 'closed'
    end
  end

  describe "PUT /projects/:id/merge_request/:merge_request_id to merge MR" do
    it "should return merge_request" do
      put api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_request/#{merge_request.id}", user), state_event: "merge"
      response.status.should == 200
      json_response['state'].should == 'merged'
    end
  end

  describe "PUT /projects/:id/merge_request/:merge_request_id" do
    it "should return merge_request" do
      put api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_request/#{merge_request.id}", user), title: "New title"
      response.status.should == 200
      json_response['title'].should == 'New title'
    end

    it "should return merge_request" do
      put api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_request/#{merge_request.id}", user), description: "New description"
      response.status.should == 200
      json_response['description'].should == 'New description'
    end

    it "should return 422 when source_branch and target_branch are renamed the same" do
      put api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_request/#{merge_request.id}", user),
      source_branch: "master", target_branch: "master"
      response.status.should == 422
    end

    it "should return merge_request with renamed target_branch" do
      put api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_request/#{merge_request.id}", user), target_branch: "wiki"
      response.status.should == 200
      json_response['target_branch'].should == 'wiki'
    end
  end

  describe "POST /projects/:id/merge_request/:merge_request_id/comments" do
    it "should return comment" do
      post api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_request/#{merge_request.id}/comments", user), note: "My comment"
      response.status.should == 201
      json_response['note'].should == 'My comment'
    end

    it "should return 400 if note is missing" do
      post api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_request/#{merge_request.id}/comments", user)
      response.status.should == 400
    end

    it "should return 404 if note is attached to non existent merge request" do
      post api("/projects/#{project.id}/merge_request/111/comments", user), note: "My comment"
      response.status.should == 404
    end
  end
end

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Home » Website » International » Iran Says De-escalation 'Only Solution' To Crisis After It Shot Down Ukrainian Plane By 'Mistake'
Iran Says De-escalation 'Only Solution' To Crisis After It Shot Down Ukrainian Plane By 'Mistake'
In a meeting between Iran's President Hassan Rouhani and the emir of Qatar, both sides agreed de-escalation is the "only solution" to the regional crisis.
AFP	13 January 2020
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his US counterpart Donald Trump.
AFP	January 13, 2020 00:00 IST Iran Says De-escalation 'Only Solution' To Crisis After It Shot Down Ukrainian Plane By 'Mistake'
Iran has signalled it favours a de-escalation after 10 days of heightened tensions with the United States, during which both sides fired missiles and Tehran accidentally shot down a passenger aircraft.
Security was stepped up in Iran's capital on Sunday after a vigil held on the previous night for those killed in the air disaster. The vigil turned into an angry protest and police temporarily arrested the British ambassador for being there.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran against harming demonstrators and against a repeatation of a deadly crackdown against rallies in November sparked by a fuel price hike.
"To the leaders of Iran - DO NOT KILL YOUR PROTESTERS," Trump tweeted on Sunday in his occasional all-capital-letter style.
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper, however, said Trump was still willing to "sit down and discuss without precondition a new way forward" with Iran, although Tehran has steadfastly refused to hold talks with Washington unless it lifts sanctions first.
In a meeting between Iran's President Hassan Rouhani and the visiting emir of Qatar, both sides agreed de-escalation is the "only solution" to the regional crisis, the Qatari ruler said.
"We agreed... that the only solution to these crises is de-escalation from everyone and dialogue," Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said on what was believed to be his first official visit to the Islamic republic.
In a meeting on Sunday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned military conflict with Iran will have an impact on global peace and stability, Japanese foreign ministry spokesman Masato Ohtaka said.
Reacting to the latest attack, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted: "Outraged by reports of another rocket attack on an Iraqi airbase.
"These continued violations of Iraq's sovereignty by groups not loyal to the Iraqi government must end," he added.
The current crisis claimed a tragic toll when Iran -- on hair-trigger alert just after attacking the Iraqi bases -- last Wednesday accidentally shot down the Ukraine International Airlines plane, killing all 176 people aboard.
Around the same time, police temporarily arrested the British ambassador, Rob Macaire, who had attended the vigil, sparking a fresh diplomatic crisis.
Macaire tweeted on Sunday: "I wasn't taking part in any demonstrations! Went to an event advertised as a vigil for victims of #PS752 tragedy."
Some Iranian newspapers also criticised the government over the downing of the jet, including how it was handled.
"Apologise, resign," the reformist daily Etemad headlined on Sunday, "Unforgivable," the official government newspaper Iran said while Tehran's Hamshahri daily splashed "Shame" in blood-red letters across its front page.
Elsewhere in Tehran, tensions appeared to be mounting again, with a heavy police presence notably around the iconic Azadi Square south of the centre.
Riot police armed with water cannon and batons were seen at Amir Kabir, Sharif and Tehran universities as well as Enqelab Square.
Around 50 Basij militiamen brandishing paintball guns, potentially to mark protesters to authorities, were also seen near Amir Kabir.
On the diplomatic front, France, Germany and Britain on Sunday called on Iran to return to "full respect" of its commitments under its 2015 nuclear accord with world powers, despite Washington having walked out of the deal.
'Flagrant Violation Of International Law': UK Slams Iran For Briefly Detaining its Ambassador
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Q: Direct3D - How do I calculate Roll from View Matrix? This one has been eating up my entire night, and I'm finally throwing up my hands for some assistance. Basically, it's fairly straightforward to calculate the Pitch and Yaw from the View Matrix right after you do a camera update:
D3DXMatrixLookAtLH(&m_View, &sCam.pos, &vLookAt, &sCam.up);
pDev->SetTransform(D3DTS_VIEW, &m_View);

// Set the camera axes from the view matrix
sCam.right.x = m_View._11;
sCam.right.y = m_View._21;
sCam.right.z = m_View._31;
sCam.up.x    = m_View._12;
sCam.up.y    = m_View._22;
sCam.up.z    = m_View._32;
sCam.look.x  = m_View._13;
sCam.look.y  = m_View._23;
sCam.look.z  = m_View._33;

// Calculate yaw and pitch and roll
float lookLengthOnXZ = sqrtf( sCam.look.z^2 + sCam.look.x^2 );
fPitch = atan2f( sCam.look.y, lookLengthOnXZ );
fYaw   = atan2f( sCam.look.x, sCam.look.z );

So my problem is: there must be some way to obtain the Roll in radians similar to how the Pitch and Yaw are being obtained at the end of the code there. I've tried several dozen algorithms that seemed to make sense to me, but none of them gave quite the desired result. I realize that many developers don't track these values, however I am writing some re-centering routines and setting clipping based on the values, and manual tracking breaks down as you apply mixed rotations to the View Matrix. So, does anyone have the formula for getting the Roll in radians (or degrees, I don't care) from the View Matrix?

A: Woohoo, got it! Thank you stacker for the link to the Euler Angles entry on Wikipedia, the gamma formula at the end was indeed the correct solution! So, to calculate Roll in radians from a "vertical plane" I'm using the following line of C++ code:
fRoll  = atan2f( sCam.up.y, sCam.right.y ) - D3DX_PI/2;

As Euler pointed out, you're looking for the arc tangent of the Y (up) matrix's Z value against the X (right) matrix's Z value - though in this case I tried the Z values and they did not yield the desired result so I tried the Y values on a whim and I got a value which was off by +PI/2 radians (right angle to the desired value), which is easily compensated for. Finally I have a gryscopically accurate and stable 3D camera platform with self-correcting balance. =)

A: It seems the Wikipedia article about Euler angles contains the formula you're lookin for at the end.

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package org.springframework.boot.context.config;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.LinkedHashSet;
import java.util.LinkedList;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Queue;
import java.util.Set;

import org.apache.commons.logging.Log;
import org.apache.commons.logging.LogFactory;
import org.springframework.beans.BeansException;
import org.springframework.beans.factory.config.BeanFactoryPostProcessor;
import org.springframework.beans.factory.config.ConfigurableListableBeanFactory;
import org.springframework.boot.SpringApplication;
import org.springframework.boot.bind.PropertiesConfigurationFactory;
import org.springframework.boot.context.event.ApplicationEnvironmentPreparedEvent;
import org.springframework.boot.context.event.ApplicationPreparedEvent;
import org.springframework.boot.env.EnumerableCompositePropertySource;
import org.springframework.boot.env.PropertySourcesLoader;
import org.springframework.context.ApplicationEvent;
import org.springframework.context.ApplicationListener;
import org.springframework.context.ConfigurableApplicationContext;
import org.springframework.context.annotation.ConfigurationClassPostProcessor;
import org.springframework.core.Ordered;
import org.springframework.core.convert.ConversionService;
import org.springframework.core.convert.support.DefaultConversionService;
import org.springframework.core.env.ConfigurableEnvironment;
import org.springframework.core.env.EnumerablePropertySource;
import org.springframework.core.env.Environment;
import org.springframework.core.env.MutablePropertySources;
import org.springframework.core.env.PropertySource;
import org.springframework.core.io.DefaultResourceLoader;
import org.springframework.core.io.Resource;
import org.springframework.core.io.ResourceLoader;
import org.springframework.util.Assert;
import org.springframework.util.StringUtils;
import org.springframework.validation.BindException;

/**
 * {@link ApplicationListener} that configures the context environment by loading
 * properties from well known file locations. By default properties will be loaded from
 * 'application.properties' and/or 'application.yml' files in the following locations:
 *

 *
classpath:

 *
file:./

 *
classpath:config/

 *
file:./config/:

 *

 *

 * Alternative search locations and names can be specified using
 * {@link #setSearchLocations(String)} and {@link #setSearchNames(String)}.
 *

 * Additional files will also be loaded based on active profiles. For example if a 'web'
 * profile is active 'application-web.properties' and 'application-web.yml' will be
 * considered.
 *

 * The 'spring.config.name' property can be used to specify an alternative name to load
 * and the 'spring.config.location' property can be used to specify alternative search
 * locations or specific files.
 *

 * Configuration properties are also bound to the {@link SpringApplication}. This makes it
 * possible to set {@link SpringApplication} properties dynamically, like the sources
 * ("spring.main.sources" - a CSV list) the flag to indicate a web environment
 * ("spring.main.web_environment=true") or the flag to switch off the banner
 * ("spring.main.show_banner=false").
 *
 * @author Dave Syer
 * @author Phillip Webb
 */
public class ConfigFileApplicationListener implements
		ApplicationListener<ApplicationEvent>, Ordered {

	private static final String DEFAULT_PROPERTIES = "defaultProperties";

	private static final String ACTIVE_PROFILES_PROPERTY = "spring.profiles.active";

	private static final String INCLUDE_PROFILES_PROPERTY = "spring.profiles.include";

	private static final String CONFIG_NAME_PROPERTY = "spring.config.name";

	private static final String CONFIG_LOCATION_PROPERTY = "spring.config.location";

	// Note the order is from least to most specific (last one wins)
	private static final String DEFAULT_SEARCH_LOCATIONS = "classpath:/,classpath:/config/,file:./,file:./config/";

	private static final String DEFAULT_NAMES = "application";

	public static final int DEFAULT_ORDER = Ordered.HIGHEST_PRECEDENCE + 10;

	private static Log logger = LogFactory.getLog(ConfigFileApplicationListener.class);

	private String searchLocations;

	private String names;

	private int order = DEFAULT_ORDER;

	private final ConversionService conversionService = new DefaultConversionService();

	private final List<Object> debug = new ArrayList<Object>();

	@Override
	public void onApplicationEvent(ApplicationEvent event) {
		if (event instanceof ApplicationEnvironmentPreparedEvent) {
			onApplicationEnvironmentPreparedEvent((ApplicationEnvironmentPreparedEvent) event);
		}
		if (event instanceof ApplicationPreparedEvent) {
			onApplicationPreparedEvent((ApplicationPreparedEvent) event);
		}
	};

	private void onApplicationEnvironmentPreparedEvent(
			ApplicationEnvironmentPreparedEvent event) {
		Environment environment = event.getEnvironment();
		if (environment instanceof ConfigurableEnvironment) {
			onApplicationEnvironmentPreparedEvent((ConfigurableEnvironment) environment,
					event.getSpringApplication());
		}
	}

	private void onApplicationEnvironmentPreparedEvent(
			ConfigurableEnvironment environment, SpringApplication application) {
		addPropertySources(environment, application.getResourceLoader());
		bindToSpringApplication(environment, application);
	}

	private void onApplicationPreparedEvent(ApplicationPreparedEvent event) {
		logDebugMessages();
		addPostProcessors(event.getApplicationContext());
	}

	private void logDebugMessages() {
		// Debug logging is deferred because the Logging initialization might not have
		// run at the time that config file decisions are taken
		if (logger.isDebugEnabled()) {
			for (Object message : this.debug) {
				logger.debug(message);
			}
		}
		this.debug.clear();
	}

	/**
	 * Add config file property sources to the specified environment.
	 * @param environment the environment to add source to
	 * @see #addPostProcessors(ConfigurableApplicationContext)
	 */
	protected void addPropertySources(ConfigurableEnvironment environment,
			ResourceLoader resourceLoader) {
		RandomValuePropertySource.addToEnvironment(environment);
		try {
			new Loader(environment, resourceLoader).load();
		}
		catch (IOException ex) {
			throw new IllegalStateException("Unable to load configuration files", ex);
		}
	}

	/**
	 * Bind the environment to the {@link SpringApplication}.
	 * @param environment the environment to bind
	 * @param application the application to bind to
	 */
	protected void bindToSpringApplication(ConfigurableEnvironment environment,
			SpringApplication application) {
		PropertiesConfigurationFactory<SpringApplication> binder = new PropertiesConfigurationFactory<SpringApplication>(
				application);
		binder.setTargetName("spring.main");
		binder.setConversionService(this.conversionService);
		binder.setPropertySources(environment.getPropertySources());
		try {
			binder.bindPropertiesToTarget();
		}
		catch (BindException ex) {
			throw new IllegalStateException("Cannot bind to SpringApplication", ex);
		}
	}

	/**
	 * Add appropriate post-processors to post-configure the property-sources.
	 * @param context the context to configure
	 */
	protected void addPostProcessors(ConfigurableApplicationContext context) {
		context.addBeanFactoryPostProcessor(new PropertySourceOrderingPostProcessor(
				context));
	}

	public void setOrder(int order) {
		this.order = order;
	}

	@Override
	public int getOrder() {
		return this.order;
	}

	/**
	 * Set the search locations that will be considered as a comma-separated list. Each
	 * search location should be a directory path (ending in "/") and it will be prefixed
	 * by the file names constructed from {@link #setSearchNames(String) search names} and
	 * profiles (if any) plus file extensions supported by the properties loaders.
	 * Locations are considered in the order specified, with later items taking precedence
	 * (like a map merge).
	 */
	public void setSearchLocations(String locations) {
		Assert.hasLength(locations, "Locations must not be empty");
		this.searchLocations = locations;
	}

	/**
	 * Sets the names of the files that should be loaded (excluding file extension) as a
	 * comma-separated list.
	 */
	public void setSearchNames(String names) {
		Assert.hasLength(names, "Names must not be empty");
		this.names = names;
	}

	/**
	 * {@link BeanFactoryPostProcessor} to re-order our property sources below any
	 * {@code @PropertySource} items added by the {@link ConfigurationClassPostProcessor}.
	 */
	private class PropertySourceOrderingPostProcessor implements
			BeanFactoryPostProcessor, Ordered {

		private ConfigurableApplicationContext context;

		public PropertySourceOrderingPostProcessor(ConfigurableApplicationContext context) {
			this.context = context;
		}

		@Override
		public int getOrder() {
			return Ordered.HIGHEST_PRECEDENCE;
		}

		@Override
		public void postProcessBeanFactory(ConfigurableListableBeanFactory beanFactory)
				throws BeansException {
			reorderSources(this.context.getEnvironment());
		}

		private void reorderSources(ConfigurableEnvironment environment) {
			ConfigurationPropertySources.finishAndRelocate(environment
					.getPropertySources());
			PropertySource<?> defaultProperties = environment.getPropertySources()
					.remove(DEFAULT_PROPERTIES);
			if (defaultProperties != null) {
				environment.getPropertySources().addLast(defaultProperties);
			}
		}

	}

	/**
	 * Loads candidate property sources and configures the active profiles.
	 */
	private class Loader {

		private final ConfigurableEnvironment environment;

		private final ResourceLoader resourceLoader;

		private PropertySourcesLoader propertiesLoader;

		private Queue<String> profiles;

		private boolean activatedProfiles;

		private final List<Object> debug = ConfigFileApplicationListener.this.debug;

		public Loader(ConfigurableEnvironment environment, ResourceLoader resourceLoader) {
			this.environment = environment;
			this.resourceLoader = resourceLoader == null ? new DefaultResourceLoader()
					: resourceLoader;
		}

		public void load() throws IOException {
			this.propertiesLoader = new PropertySourcesLoader();
			this.profiles = Collections.asLifoQueue(new LinkedList<String>());
			this.activatedProfiles = false;
			if (this.environment.containsProperty(ACTIVE_PROFILES_PROPERTY)) {
				// Any pre-existing active profiles set via property sources (e.g. System
				// properties) take precedence over those added in config files.
				maybeActivateProfiles(this.environment
						.getProperty(ACTIVE_PROFILES_PROPERTY));
			}
			else {
				// Pre-existing active profiles set via Environment.setActiveProfiles()
				// are additional profiles and config files are allowed to add more if
				// they want to, so don't call addActiveProfiles() here.
				List<String> list = new ArrayList<String>(Arrays.asList(this.environment
						.getActiveProfiles()));
				// Reverse them so the order is the same as from getProfilesForValue()
				// (last one wins when properties are eventually resolved)
				Collections.reverse(list);
				this.profiles.addAll(list);
			}

			// The default profile for these purposes is represented as null. We add it
			// last so that it is first out of the queue (active profiles will then
			// override any settings in the defaults when the list is reversed later).
			this.profiles.add(null);

			while (!this.profiles.isEmpty()) {
				String profile = this.profiles.poll();
				for (String location : getSearchLocations()) {
					if (!location.endsWith("/")) {
						// location is a filename already, so don't search for more
						// filenames
						load(location, null, profile);
					}
					else {
						for (String name : getSearchNames()) {
							load(location, name, profile);
						}
					}
				}
			}

			addConfigurationProperties(this.propertiesLoader.getPropertySources());
		}

		private void load(String location, String name, String profile)
				throws IOException {
			String group = "profile=" + (profile == null ? "" : profile);
			if (!StringUtils.hasText(name)) {
				// Try to load directly from the location
				loadIntoGroup(group, location, profile);
			}
			else {
				// Search for a file with the given name
				for (String ext : this.propertiesLoader.getAllFileExtensions()) {
					if (profile != null) {
						// Try the profile specific file
						loadIntoGroup(group, location + name + "-" + profile + "." + ext,
								null);
						// Sometimes people put "spring.profiles: dev" in
						// application-dev.yml (gh-340). Arguably we should try and error
						// out on that, but we can be kind and load it anyway.
						loadIntoGroup(group, location + name + "-" + profile + "." + ext,
								profile);
					}
					// Also try the profile specific section (if any) of the normal file
					loadIntoGroup(group, location + name + "." + ext, profile);
				}
			}
		}

		private PropertySource<?> loadIntoGroup(String identifier, String location,
				String profile) throws IOException {
			Resource resource = this.resourceLoader.getResource(location);
			PropertySource<?> propertySource = null;
			if (resource != null) {
				String name = "applicationConfig: [" + location + "]";
				String group = "applicationConfig: [" + identifier + "]";
				propertySource = this.propertiesLoader.load(resource, group, name,
						profile);
				if (propertySource != null) {
					maybeActivateProfiles(propertySource
							.getProperty(ACTIVE_PROFILES_PROPERTY));
					addIncludeProfiles(propertySource
							.getProperty(INCLUDE_PROFILES_PROPERTY));
				}
			}

			StringBuilder msg = new StringBuilder();
			msg.append(propertySource == null ? "Skipped " : "Loaded ");
			msg.append("config file ");
			msg.append("'" + location + "' ");
			msg.append(StringUtils.hasLength(profile) ? "for profile " + profile : "");
			msg.append(resource == null || !resource.exists() ? "resource not found" : "");
			this.debug.add(msg);

			return propertySource;
		}

		private void maybeActivateProfiles(Object value) {
			if (this.activatedProfiles) {
				if (value != null) {
					this.debug.add("Profiles already activated, '" + value
							+ "' will not be applied");
				}
				return;
			}

			Set<String> profiles = getProfilesForValue(value);
			activateProfiles(profiles);
			if (profiles.size() > 0) {
				this.debug.add("Activated profiles "
						+ StringUtils.collectionToCommaDelimitedString(profiles));
				this.activatedProfiles = true;
			}
		}

		private void addIncludeProfiles(Object value) {
			Set<String> profiles = getProfilesForValue(value);
			activateProfiles(profiles);
		}

		private Set<String> getProfilesForValue(Object property) {
			return asResolvedSet((property == null ? null : property.toString()), null);
		}

		private void activateProfiles(Set<String> profiles) {
			for (String profile : profiles) {
				this.profiles.add(profile);
				if (!this.environment.acceptsProfiles(profile)) {
					// If it's already accepted we assume the order was set
					// intentionally
					prependProfile(this.environment, profile);
				}
			}
		}

		private void prependProfile(ConfigurableEnvironment environment, String profile) {
			Set<String> profiles = new LinkedHashSet<String>();
			environment.getActiveProfiles(); // ensure they are initialized
			// But this one should go first (last wins in a property key clash)
			profiles.add(profile);
			profiles.addAll(Arrays.asList(environment.getActiveProfiles()));
			environment.setActiveProfiles(profiles.toArray(new String[profiles.size()]));
		}

		private Set<String> getSearchLocations() {
			Set<String> locations = new LinkedHashSet<String>();
			// User-configured settings take precedence, so we do them first
			if (this.environment.containsProperty(CONFIG_LOCATION_PROPERTY)) {
				for (String path : asResolvedSet(
						this.environment.getProperty(CONFIG_LOCATION_PROPERTY), null)) {
					if (!path.contains("$")) {
						if (!path.contains(":")) {
							path = "file:" + path;
						}
						path = StringUtils.cleanPath(path);
					}
					locations.add(path);
				}
			}
			locations.addAll(asResolvedSet(
					ConfigFileApplicationListener.this.searchLocations,
					DEFAULT_SEARCH_LOCATIONS));
			return locations;
		}

		private Set<String> getSearchNames() {
			if (this.environment.containsProperty(CONFIG_NAME_PROPERTY)) {
				return asResolvedSet(this.environment.getProperty(CONFIG_NAME_PROPERTY),
						null);
			}
			return asResolvedSet(ConfigFileApplicationListener.this.names, DEFAULT_NAMES);
		}

		private Set<String> asResolvedSet(String value, String fallback) {
			List<String> list = Arrays.asList(StringUtils
					.commaDelimitedListToStringArray(value != null ? this.environment
							.resolvePlaceholders(value) : fallback));
			Collections.reverse(list);
			return new LinkedHashSet<String>(list);
		}

		private void addConfigurationProperties(MutablePropertySources sources) {
			List<PropertySource<?>> reorderedSources = new ArrayList<PropertySource<?>>();
			for (PropertySource<?> item : sources) {
				reorderedSources.add(item);
			}
			// Maybe we should add before the DEFAULT_PROPERTIES if it exists?
			this.environment.getPropertySources().addLast(
					new ConfigurationPropertySources(reorderedSources));
		}

	}

	/**
	 * Holds the configuration {@link PropertySource}s as they are loaded can relocate
	 * them once configuration classes have been processed.
	 */
	static class ConfigurationPropertySources extends
			EnumerablePropertySource<Collection<PropertySource<?>>> {

		private static final String NAME = "applicationConfigurationProperties";

		private final Collection<PropertySource<?>> sources;

		private final String[] names;

		public ConfigurationPropertySources(Collection<PropertySource<?>> sources) {
			super(NAME, sources);
			this.sources = sources;
			List<String> names = new ArrayList<String>();
			for (PropertySource<?> source : sources) {
				if (source instanceof EnumerablePropertySource) {
					names.addAll(Arrays.asList(((EnumerablePropertySource<?>) source)
							.getPropertyNames()));
				}
			}
			this.names = names.toArray(new String[names.size()]);
		}

		@Override
		public Object getProperty(String name) {
			for (PropertySource<?> propertySource : this.sources) {
				Object value = propertySource.getProperty(name);
				if (value != null) {
					return value;
				}
			}
			return null;
		}

		public static void finishAndRelocate(MutablePropertySources propertySources) {
			ConfigurationPropertySources removed = (ConfigurationPropertySources) propertySources
					.get(ConfigurationPropertySources.NAME);
			String name = ConfigurationPropertySources.NAME;
			if (removed != null) {
				for (PropertySource<?> propertySource : removed.sources) {
					if (propertySource instanceof EnumerableCompositePropertySource) {
						EnumerableCompositePropertySource composite = (EnumerableCompositePropertySource) propertySource;
						for (PropertySource<?> nested : composite.getSource()) {
							propertySources.addAfter(name, nested);
							name = nested.getName();
						}
					}
					else {
						propertySources.addAfter(name, propertySource);
					}
				}
				propertySources.remove(ConfigurationPropertySources.NAME);
			}
		}

		@Override
		public String[] getPropertyNames() {
			return this.names;
		}

	}

}


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Hello, {!firstname_fix} How do you "show up" to work every day? Do you feel conflicted in any way?
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What does work-life integration and confidence have in common?
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How to speak up by setting your intention to contribute to the meeting
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Your self-care is as important as your "results." Your performance depends on it!
Quality #5: How can flexibility help you avoid negative emotions
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Quality #3: How an Inclusive Leader Values and Empowers the Team
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BLABBIT Episode 36: Executive Coach Dr Ginny Baro talks about her new book "Healing Leadership."
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My husband has long (for decades) desired a Porsche 911. (I love the idea, too). We finally have the means to do it. But he is kind of taken with an odd color called lime gold metallic, which worries me because I think that will wreck resale value. What do you think?
I think a guy who's waited decades for his dream car should get what he wants! Seriously. (Provided it's only resale concerns and not a personal hatred for the color that's got you worried, as I'm guessing it'll be your car, too, and you don't want to be driving something you find embarrassing).
You'll no doubt own that car for many years, and if you give it loving care, there will be a buyer. Conventional wisdom favors buying a white, black or silver car so as to be able to attract the largest possible number of potential buyers when the time comes. But you don't need 50 people to make offers, you need only one, and high-end car buyers are a somewhat different crowd, who often appreciate "limited edition" colors.
Moreover, for what it's worth, I think that color is great on that particular vehicle (though it would look ridiculous on many others). I happened to see one recently and chased it down the street (breaking no speed laws, of course) to get a better look.
Lime gold metallic is designated a "special" color, which means you'll spend more for it (about $3,000, actually), but it is distinctive and classy (nothing like what its unfortunate name choice would suggest, and much more tasteful than it appears in photographs).
However, as Consumer Reports warned last year, any painting touch-ups necessary down the road, for dings in the door for example, will cost more than the normal such body work when you choose anything other than the most basic of colors (from any carmaker).
I keep reading about "biodiesel fuels" but I have to admit I don't know what the term means. Can you explain?
That's the term applied to fuels made from plant or animal oils or from recycled restaurant grease.
According to fueleconomy.gov, it is a cleanerburning alternative to petroleum diesel.


I just wanted to give a quick update on my impressions of the game before I review it. So far I really enjoy it, the 3D is well done and gameplay is tight fun side scrolling action. The game feels like an advanced NES game and is difficult but not brutal or unforgiving. So far I'm really enjoying it and I hope to finish it soon and have a full review within a week or so.


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Treaty of Saginaw Turns 200
September 24, 2019 2:44PM EDT
Teusday, September 24 marks the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Saginaw.
The treaty, signed by General Lewis Cass and Chief Mash Kee Yosh, Chief John Okemos, Chief Wasso and other Native American tribes of the Great Lakes region, ceded more than six million acres of land to the United States. The area encompassed the central portion of the Lower Peninsula, including Saginaw County in its entirety.
The Castle Museum is opening a permanent exhibit starting Tuesday called Our Foundations: Origins of Saginaw County at 7:00 p.m. The museum has worked with the Anishnabe tribal community and the Ziibiwing Center in Mt. Pleasant to help ensure the exhibition is presented in a thoughtful and accurate way. It features the Saginaw Valley's original inhabitants, vegetation and wildlife, plus the acquisition and development by white settlers. A special dedication ceremony takes place to open the exhibit, with local dignitaries and members of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe. The public is invited to attend.
For more information, visit the Castle Museum website. For additional events recognizing the anniversary, visit the website of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe.


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The success of a business requires that both sides of business transactions can rely on the benefits and provisions of the agreements they have entered into. A breach of contract can have a substantial negative impact on the non-breaching party, affecting a businesses' liquidity, budgeting, staffing and operations. There are a broad set of responses possible in the event of a breach, and The Markarian Group can advise you on the best course of action. With our decades of experience, we utilize a straight-forward process to ensure disputes are resolved in a professional and efficient manner.
A contract should document the parties' intent, address key risks unambiguously and provide ways to decide issues or disputes (e.g. valuations) that might arise in the future. The best way to stay out of the courtroom is to ensure that every agreement is clear, unambiguous and enforceable by a judge, if you end up there. Where parties dispute whether a contract or its provisions have been complied with, a broad set of responses and variety of options are available, including suing the other party in court, seeking an injunction or use or use of less costly alternatives to litigation, such as mediation or third-party arbitration. To assess a contract's validity, the circumstances of breach, potential damages awardable and the broad set of responses available in the event of a breach, The Markarian Group can advise you on the best course of action.
How Do I Prove a Breach of Contract?
If litigation becomes necessary, you will need to prove to the court that a breach of contract took place. To accomplish this, Florida law requires you take the following steps:
Prove there was a contract.
A number of agreements and promises can be deemed a "contract." For instance, a contract need not be in writing. Oral contracts may be enforceable in certain situations. And regardless of the type of contract, you must prove there was an offer, acceptance, and a "meeting of the minds" on the critical terms.
Establish each party's obligations under the contract.
A contract is basically an exchange of promises to do certain things, and in an ideal world, every single important term would be spelled out in writing. Where it is not, a party's handwritten notes, email, conversations or behavior can be useful in proving the terms of the deal. Establishing how to deal with anticipated challenges to, or differing interpretations of, the contract is a critical early step.
Show there was a breach of contract.
Evidence of breach exists in a variety of forms, and care should be taken to assemble both the physical evidence (financial records, other contracts, voice mail, email) and the evidence that can be provided by witnesses.
Prove the existence (and amount) of damages arising from the breach.
The most challenging part of advancing a successful breach of contract claim can be establishing the financial impact of the breach. In some cases, damages are clear and easy to prove, but where they are not, proving damages requires intense focus. In the case of business losses, the challenge is particularly acute, requiring analysis of whether the breach effected net profit, proof of how net profit has been derived, and numerous related issues requiring precise financial analysis and presentation.
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We are wary of traditional arbitration (AAA) as a form of alternative dispute resolution, but properly designed alternative dispute resolution mechanisms can compare favorably to traditional litigation in terms of cost, while ensuring the confidentiality of the party's final resolution, and the peace of mind in knowing that in certain unique situations, you can control whether the dispute does or does not become a matter of public record.
Breach of contract affords parties a variety of options, including suing the other party in court, seeking an injunction or use or use of less costly alternatives to litigation, such as mediation or third-party arbitration. To sort through the broad set of responses available in the event of a breach, The Markarian Group can advise you on the best course of action. With our decades of experience, having represented businesses accused of breach, and those seeking to enforce a contract, we utilize a straight-forward process to ensure disputes are resolved in a professional and efficient manner. We are available to take any action or provide our advice in response to a breach of contract, and offer same-day consultation by taking advantage of secured video conferencing and other technology solutions to assure safe, confidential and efficient collaboration.


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Q: Javascript - Find single instance of a property's value in an array of objects Using array.protoype.some I am trying to find a single instance of a property's value '' in an array of objects. If the value ''is found then variable round will be 0. Here is the codepen http://codepen.io/theMugician/pen/meNeoJ?editors=101
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               { value: '' , disabled: false },
               { value: '' , disabled: false},
               { value: '', disabled: false } ,
               { value: '' , disabled: false},
               { value: '', disabled: false },
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function hasValue(element) {
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    if($scope.cells[i].value.some(hasValue)){
        round = 0;
    }else{
        round = 1;
    }
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A: Array.protoype.some must be called on an array. You're calling it on $scope.cells[i].value, so it throws an error.
Try removing the for loop, and simply calling some on the array:
function hasValue(element) {
  return element.value === "";
}

if($scope.cells.some(hasValue)){
  round = 0;
}else{
  round = 1;
}


I've now seen that you can buy a copy of "Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007" for around £100. It includes Word (Docs), Excel (Spreadsheets), Powerpoint (Presently) and OneNote (Notebook), and is licensed for use on up to three computers providing they're not used for commercial purposes.
It's taken well over a year, but last week we finally made up our minds and purchased a Humax PVR-9200T.
Goodbye E180 VHS tapes; Hello 160GB HDD!
Coco Riley got his back in December 2005 when it was reasonably new technology and apparently the best PVR available in the UK. I figured I'd sit back and wait for a better, cheaper model to come along – but 15 months passed and I was still left waiting!
Luckily, a couple of weeks ago, I got a tip-off from the elusive blog commenter known as "S Crayon" telling me to buy it from Hughes Direct's Which? associated website – www.which.hughesdirect.co.uk – where you can get several pounds off their already-reasonable prices. He'd just bought one from there after consulting the Digital Spy forums. When I bought it on Sunday, it cost me £170.99 plus £6 P&P. Today it's going for £163.90! And whilst I was a little worried because I hadn't received an order confirmation email, it arrived today, just as promised.
I've no idea what "to preve" means but managed to work out they were trying to tell me something. I guess they've had a lot of customers complain about the front panel being scratched, only to find that it does have a very inconspicuous "protective film to preve" after all!
I've only used it for a couple of hours tonight but I'm very happy with it. Not only does it give me loads features than my old Freeview box and VCR put together, but the picture quality and signal also seems to be much, much better. With our old Philips Freeview box, half our channels would cease to work at around 8PM every night and we never found out why (presumably some interference from some electrical equipment somewhere) but we've not had any problems at all with this box tonight!
"S Crayon" also tells me that there's a software update due for it very soon that will add Series Link functionality like Sky+ and a stored EPG instead of loading it every time you switch the box on. This thing just gets better and betterer!
My only grumble? I should have bought one 15 months ago!
We flew with Thomsonfly from Robin Hood Airport for about £69 return each (including taxes and charges). We got extra leg room and the plane had leather seats. Other than that, the flight was the usual boring episode.
Having reached our destination, we bought two transfer tickets that allowed us to use both the bus and the Metro to reach the centre of Prague. One of the reasons we chose to visit Prague at this time of year was to visit the Easter markets in the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square which were taking place between 24th March and 15th April this year. So, after checking in at our hotel – Tulip Inn (Prague Terminus) – we walked to the Old Town Square market and had a pork baguette from one of the stalls before getting our bearings.
In the evening, we headed over to a restaurant that had been recommended by someone at work. We'd found it earlier in the day and decided to go back and eat there at night. By mistake, we ended up at a completely different restaurant, and the penny only dropped when I realised that all the food on the menu seemed to be French or Asian inspired rather than typically Czech... meaning we were in a nearby restaurant called Nostress which we'd also seen earlier in the day.
Nostress Asian French Fusion restaurant.
Described as being French Asian Fusion, most of the food on the menu was more Asian than French. For starters, I had Dim-Sum (a selection of Chinese steamed dumplings) and Suzy had Piquant Wonton Soup with Chicken Dumplings. For main course, I had Beef Peanut Curry with Jasmine Rice (since they had no Chinese noodles) and Suzy had Grilled Halibut Fillet with a Saffron Sauce and Roasted Vegetables. All dishes were excellently presented and cooked to perfection. Most Asian restaurants seem to be lacking good deserts, but I guess being a French Asian Fusion restaurant means you can serve whatever deserts you like, so Suzy had a Warm Pear Croustillant with a Chocolate Sauce and I had my trusty favourite Crème brûlée.
Three courses for two, including a bottle of wine and a bottle of still water cost 2115 Kc (about £50) – not so cheap for Prague but very reasonable by UK prices!
A bronze statue hanging from one of the buildings representing the fall of communism.
To get a better overview of Prague, we decided to take the 3½ hour Grand Walk (The Best of Prague) with Prague Walks which took us through the Jewish Quarter, Old Town, New Town, Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge and up to Prague Castle. One of the advantages of going on a guided walk is that you're shown things you probably would've missed otherwise and told what they are, like the hanging statue you can see here.
For lunch we tried to find a typical Czech meal and ended up at Hotel Cerný Slon. Mine consisted of pork knee, pork shoulder, pork sausage and bacon (and probably some more pork) with a selection of dumplings and cabbage. Suzy had roast duck with a similar selection of dumplings and cabbage.
In the afternoon, we went back to the Easter markets in the Old Town Square and after the meat overload at lunchtime, we decided to settle for pizza and pasta at a small Italian restaurant called La Scala.
The Easter market in Staromestské námestí (Old Town Square) taken from the top of the clock tower.
In the morning, we visited Wenceslas Square again (managing to avoid Debenhams and Marks & Spencer) and went up the tower of the Prague Astronomical Clock and saw some amazing views.
Not quite in the mood for a huge bratwurst sausage from the market, we visited a small restaurant (which I think was called Bella Vita) where I got to sample 1kg of marinated pork ribs and Suzy tried a Prague cheese platter.
In the evening, we finally managed to eat at the restaurant we were meant to visit on Monday! Kolkovna describes itself as being "based on a combination of the tradition and uniqueness of the Pilsner Urquell brand and Czech cuisine fused with modern gastronomy." The starters of Beef Tartar Steak and Beef Broth were both fair. Having had such a large Czech lunch, I wasn't really in the mood for another large, meat-heavy Czech meal, so for main course I ordered the Rabbit in Garlic and Onion (roasted rabbit legs with spinach and roast potatoes with bacon) which was unfortunately accompanied by "garlic with spinach" rather than "spinach with garlic" and was far too salty, as was Suzy's Moravian Sparrow (pieces of roast pork with garlic and onion, bread and bacon dumplings, white and red cabbage). The waiter wasn't the most helpful and the service overall wasn't great either. Sadly, both the food and service here was disappointing but 1222 Kc (about £30) for two courses, a bottle of wine and a beer seemed like a reasonable price to have paid.
Suzy Tours says: And here ends the tour with a view of the Charles Bridge.
On our last full day in Prague, I spent the morning on another guided tour – this time with Suzy Tours (aided by her Lonely Planet guidebook) – which took us back up to see Charles Bridge again. For lunch, walked back to the Old Town Square and had a bratwurst in a baguette and a chicken panini from the Easter market before doing a bit of souvenir shopping.
Sick of meat, dumplings and cabbage (despite having only eaten Czech food for two or three meals) we luckily found a fantastic Thai, Burmese and Indian restaurant called Orange Moon for our last evening meal in Prague. They did a great Tom Yam Kung soup and Thai Fish Cakes for starters and equally delicious Thai-Green-Curry-like and Pad-Thai-like main courses (although I can't remember exactly what they were).
The escalators leading down to the Metro platform at the Námestí Republiky Metro station on Line B.
After checking out of the hotel, we caught the Metro back to Zlicín and visited the Metropole shopping centre (and almost went to Ikea but it was a bit too far away) before making our way to the airport for our return flight home.
Despite this post being a little on the long side (please accept my apologies) we didn't feel like we actually did that much whilst we were in Prague, meaning we not only had a brilliant, well-deserved break but also that we can definitely go back again in a few years and see some different sights. Having said that, four nights is probably too much for a short break unless you're really going to cram in the sightseeing, but I'd definitely recommend visiting Prague if you get the chance!


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Report: WiMAX poses interference threat to satellites
Mar 6, 2008 6:59am
Field tests conducted by the Satellite Users Interference Reduction Group (SUIRG) concluded that WiMAX poses a "significant interference threat" to fixed satellite services (FSS) operating in the C band.
SUIRG, a non-profit association comprised of both private- and public-sector satellite organizations, said the primary objective of the tests was to measure interference levels generated by fixed WiMAX transmissions into an FSS satellite receiving station. Testing showed that WiMAX transmissions could cause interference to a satellite digital signal as far away as 12 kilometers. That led SUIRG to conclude that FSS antennas can't co-exist with WiMAX systems ranges from 50 kilometers to more than 200 kilometers, dependent on the local terrain and the WiMAX output levels.
"The C-band is in many ways the lifeline of the satellite industry, and protecting that spectrum from the threat of interference posed by sharing it with broadband wireless access services is of paramount importance," said Robert Ames, SUIRG president. "The tremendous support of the SUIRG member companies and the industry as a whole in making this test a viable platform to aid decision makers at WRC-07 was extremely gratifying. The results of the test are a firm testament to the need for clearly defined spectrum allocation."
To find out more about SUIRG's findings:
- read this article from TelecomWeb