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#pragma once
#include <aws/ec2/EC2_EXPORTS.h>
#include <aws/core/utils/memory/stl/AWSStreamFwd.h>
#include <aws/core/utils/memory/stl/AWSString.h>
#include <aws/ec2/model/PeeringTgwInfo.h>
#include <aws/ec2/model/PeeringAttachmentStatus.h>
#include <aws/ec2/model/TransitGatewayAttachmentState.h>
#include <aws/core/utils/DateTime.h>
#include <aws/core/utils/memory/stl/AWSVector.h>
#include <aws/ec2/model/Tag.h>
#include <utility>

namespace Aws
{
namespace Utils
{
namespace Xml
{
  class XmlNode;
} // namespace Xml
} // namespace Utils
namespace EC2
{
namespace Model
{

  /**
   *
Describes the transit gateway peering attachment.

See Also:

   * AWS
   * API Reference

   */
  class AWS_EC2_API TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment
  {
  public:
    TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment();
    TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment(const Aws::Utils::Xml::XmlNode& xmlNode);
    TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& operator=(const Aws::Utils::Xml::XmlNode& xmlNode);

    void OutputToStream(Aws::OStream& ostream, const char* location, unsigned index, const char* locationValue) const;
    void OutputToStream(Aws::OStream& oStream, const char* location) const;

    /**
     *
The ID of the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline const Aws::String& GetTransitGatewayAttachmentId() const{ return m_transitGatewayAttachmentId; }

    /**
     *
The ID of the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline bool TransitGatewayAttachmentIdHasBeenSet() const { return m_transitGatewayAttachmentIdHasBeenSet; }

    /**
     *
The ID of the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline void SetTransitGatewayAttachmentId(const Aws::String& value) { m_transitGatewayAttachmentIdHasBeenSet = true; m_transitGatewayAttachmentId = value; }

    /**
     *
The ID of the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline void SetTransitGatewayAttachmentId(Aws::String&& value) { m_transitGatewayAttachmentIdHasBeenSet = true; m_transitGatewayAttachmentId = std::move(value); }

    /**
     *
The ID of the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline void SetTransitGatewayAttachmentId(const char* value) { m_transitGatewayAttachmentIdHasBeenSet = true; m_transitGatewayAttachmentId.assign(value); }

    /**
     *
The ID of the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& WithTransitGatewayAttachmentId(const Aws::String& value) { SetTransitGatewayAttachmentId(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The ID of the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& WithTransitGatewayAttachmentId(Aws::String&& value) { SetTransitGatewayAttachmentId(std::move(value)); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The ID of the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& WithTransitGatewayAttachmentId(const char* value) { SetTransitGatewayAttachmentId(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
Information about the requester transit gateway.

     */
    inline const PeeringTgwInfo& GetRequesterTgwInfo() const{ return m_requesterTgwInfo; }

    /**
     *
Information about the requester transit gateway.

     */
    inline bool RequesterTgwInfoHasBeenSet() const { return m_requesterTgwInfoHasBeenSet; }

    /**
     *
Information about the requester transit gateway.

     */
    inline void SetRequesterTgwInfo(const PeeringTgwInfo& value) { m_requesterTgwInfoHasBeenSet = true; m_requesterTgwInfo = value; }

    /**
     *
Information about the requester transit gateway.

     */
    inline void SetRequesterTgwInfo(PeeringTgwInfo&& value) { m_requesterTgwInfoHasBeenSet = true; m_requesterTgwInfo = std::move(value); }

    /**
     *
Information about the requester transit gateway.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& WithRequesterTgwInfo(const PeeringTgwInfo& value) { SetRequesterTgwInfo(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
Information about the requester transit gateway.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& WithRequesterTgwInfo(PeeringTgwInfo&& value) { SetRequesterTgwInfo(std::move(value)); return *this;}

    /**
     *
Information about the accepter transit gateway.

     */
    inline const PeeringTgwInfo& GetAccepterTgwInfo() const{ return m_accepterTgwInfo; }

    /**
     *
Information about the accepter transit gateway.

     */
    inline bool AccepterTgwInfoHasBeenSet() const { return m_accepterTgwInfoHasBeenSet; }

    /**
     *
Information about the accepter transit gateway.

     */
    inline void SetAccepterTgwInfo(const PeeringTgwInfo& value) { m_accepterTgwInfoHasBeenSet = true; m_accepterTgwInfo = value; }

    /**
     *
Information about the accepter transit gateway.

     */
    inline void SetAccepterTgwInfo(PeeringTgwInfo&& value) { m_accepterTgwInfoHasBeenSet = true; m_accepterTgwInfo = std::move(value); }

    /**
     *
Information about the accepter transit gateway.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& WithAccepterTgwInfo(const PeeringTgwInfo& value) { SetAccepterTgwInfo(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
Information about the accepter transit gateway.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& WithAccepterTgwInfo(PeeringTgwInfo&& value) { SetAccepterTgwInfo(std::move(value)); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The status of the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline const PeeringAttachmentStatus& GetStatus() const{ return m_status; }

    /**
     *
The status of the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline bool StatusHasBeenSet() const { return m_statusHasBeenSet; }

    /**
     *
The status of the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline void SetStatus(const PeeringAttachmentStatus& value) { m_statusHasBeenSet = true; m_status = value; }

    /**
     *
The status of the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline void SetStatus(PeeringAttachmentStatus&& value) { m_statusHasBeenSet = true; m_status = std::move(value); }

    /**
     *
The status of the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& WithStatus(const PeeringAttachmentStatus& value) { SetStatus(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The status of the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& WithStatus(PeeringAttachmentStatus&& value) { SetStatus(std::move(value)); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The state of the transit gateway peering attachment. Note that the
     * initiating state has been deprecated.

     */
    inline const TransitGatewayAttachmentState& GetState() const{ return m_state; }

    /**
     *
The state of the transit gateway peering attachment. Note that the
     * initiating state has been deprecated.

     */
    inline bool StateHasBeenSet() const { return m_stateHasBeenSet; }

    /**
     *
The state of the transit gateway peering attachment. Note that the
     * initiating state has been deprecated.

     */
    inline void SetState(const TransitGatewayAttachmentState& value) { m_stateHasBeenSet = true; m_state = value; }

    /**
     *
The state of the transit gateway peering attachment. Note that the
     * initiating state has been deprecated.

     */
    inline void SetState(TransitGatewayAttachmentState&& value) { m_stateHasBeenSet = true; m_state = std::move(value); }

    /**
     *
The state of the transit gateway peering attachment. Note that the
     * initiating state has been deprecated.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& WithState(const TransitGatewayAttachmentState& value) { SetState(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The state of the transit gateway peering attachment. Note that the
     * initiating state has been deprecated.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& WithState(TransitGatewayAttachmentState&& value) { SetState(std::move(value)); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The time the transit gateway peering attachment was created.

     */
    inline const Aws::Utils::DateTime& GetCreationTime() const{ return m_creationTime; }

    /**
     *
The time the transit gateway peering attachment was created.

     */
    inline bool CreationTimeHasBeenSet() const { return m_creationTimeHasBeenSet; }

    /**
     *
The time the transit gateway peering attachment was created.

     */
    inline void SetCreationTime(const Aws::Utils::DateTime& value) { m_creationTimeHasBeenSet = true; m_creationTime = value; }

    /**
     *
The time the transit gateway peering attachment was created.

     */
    inline void SetCreationTime(Aws::Utils::DateTime&& value) { m_creationTimeHasBeenSet = true; m_creationTime = std::move(value); }

    /**
     *
The time the transit gateway peering attachment was created.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& WithCreationTime(const Aws::Utils::DateTime& value) { SetCreationTime(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The time the transit gateway peering attachment was created.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& WithCreationTime(Aws::Utils::DateTime&& value) { SetCreationTime(std::move(value)); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The tags for the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline const Aws::Vector<Tag>& GetTags() const{ return m_tags; }

    /**
     *
The tags for the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline bool TagsHasBeenSet() const { return m_tagsHasBeenSet; }

    /**
     *
The tags for the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline void SetTags(const Aws::Vector<Tag>& value) { m_tagsHasBeenSet = true; m_tags = value; }

    /**
     *
The tags for the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline void SetTags(Aws::Vector<Tag>&& value) { m_tagsHasBeenSet = true; m_tags = std::move(value); }

    /**
     *
The tags for the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& WithTags(const Aws::Vector<Tag>& value) { SetTags(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The tags for the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& WithTags(Aws::Vector<Tag>&& value) { SetTags(std::move(value)); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The tags for the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& AddTags(const Tag& value) { m_tagsHasBeenSet = true; m_tags.push_back(value); return *this; }

    /**
     *
The tags for the transit gateway peering attachment.

     */
    inline TransitGatewayPeeringAttachment& AddTags(Tag&& value) { m_tagsHasBeenSet = true; m_tags.push_back(std::move(value)); return *this; }

  private:

    Aws::String m_transitGatewayAttachmentId;
    bool m_transitGatewayAttachmentIdHasBeenSet;

    PeeringTgwInfo m_requesterTgwInfo;
    bool m_requesterTgwInfoHasBeenSet;

    PeeringTgwInfo m_accepterTgwInfo;
    bool m_accepterTgwInfoHasBeenSet;

    PeeringAttachmentStatus m_status;
    bool m_statusHasBeenSet;

    TransitGatewayAttachmentState m_state;
    bool m_stateHasBeenSet;

    Aws::Utils::DateTime m_creationTime;
    bool m_creationTimeHasBeenSet;

    Aws::Vector<Tag> m_tags;
    bool m_tagsHasBeenSet;
  };

} // namespace Model
} // namespace EC2
} // namespace Aws


elli & nels *in stitches*: I'm tired.
In the past week I've spent a few late, late nights working on my sewalong project (week 4: Make Something! started last Wednesday, and it's all wrapping up on the 29th). I've also gone to bed "early" (1:30 at the latest) a couple of times, after nearly falling asleep at the computer, and tonight's going to be one of those nights. But it's okay, because I'm DONE!
It's the log cabin tote bag! This thing is huge - about 16x20 inches flat, I didn't measure for sure. This bag covered a few firsts for me: first bag, ever. First selfish sew - believe it or not, I never ever ever sew for myself. I don't know why. First item (that I'm happy with) without using a pattern - I made up my own measurements and cut rectangles.
I upcycled again, too! (This is kind of fun, don't know why I never did before!) I used an XL women's jumper dress I found at a thrift store for all the denim, it's nice and soft and light - perfect for quilting with. I will have to get a picture of the inside, it's a pale green flannel with little pastel purses all over it. ;) Kinda cute!
Those log cabin blocks just steal the whole show, don't they? I added another border of white to my too-small blocks (the 4" ones, the first ones I made that were too small for the sewalong rules) so they'd match up with the 4.5" blocks, and then I alternated them on both sides of the bag.
The inside also has a few pockets - I wish I'd done more, but maybe I'll just make myself a removable purse organizer instead. Best of both worlds. :) I made a medium pocket, a big one, and three tiny ones - slots, really, just big enough for a pen or scissor blades to slip in.
And the back! I just carry it backward because I like this side of the quilting much better! The denim is all repurposed, and I used side seams from old jeans wrapped with coordinating Peaches'n'Cream yarn for the handles!
Two more days til KCW starts, and next week I'll be occupied with the Getting Skinny! pincushion swap, so for a couple of days anyway I have no deadlines or set projects, none at all.
I still have a lot to do, but tonight I think I'm going to do something weird, and go to sleep...the night owl has had enough.
Another first - I'm linked up here, too! Go check out all the other cool projects on this week's linky party!


I just mentioned to you about romwe's biggest leggings flash sale and yet here comes another good news from them. They just can't stop, eh? Making their fab items really affordable so they decided to launch a lucky "$9.99" catalogue including shirts, cases, collars, accessories and more. It is available now and will last for a long long time!
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Mario Kart: Super Circuit is the third installment in the combat racing series Mario Kart and was released on the Game Boy Advance. This review will be assuming you're familiar with the series in general or have taken the time to read my Super Mario Kart review for reference. The general concept of playing is about the same as Super Mario Kart, as are most of the mechanics. Here you have a few modes of play to pick from including grand prix, time trial, and quick run. Time trial has you racing on a track of your choosing, equipped with only a mushroom for the entire race. You don't race other racers but rather try to get your best time on each track. Quick run gives you the ability to select any track and race on it against a full set of computer players. Once again, the 50cc, 100cc, and 150cc engine classes are available for difficulty setting. I believe there are multiplayer capabilities, however I lacked others to play with and the proper cables to try out this mode so I cannot comment on it other than mention how that is rather prohibitive, especially these days.
Grand prix is obviously the main event of any Mario Kart game, serving as the real meat and potatoes of the gameplay. You can select from four different cups, each containing four tracks each that you must complete in order. Placing too low will get you disqualified and you'll be offered a limited number of continues to retry the lost race. Placing high enough will allow you to move on to the next race. Complete all four in a high enough place to win and earn a trophy based on your overall place, which is determined by score. The higher you place, the more points you get. You are also ranked on your performance as well consisting of letters an all the way up to stars. Completing the four cups will unlock a fifth cup of races. After completing all of the cups in an engine class with a gold trophy, you can go back and try to earn a total of 100 coins in each in order to unlock a bonus cup full of four Super Mario Kart tracks for a grand total of 40 tracks throughout the game.
The coins make a return here and function much in the same way as they did in Super Mario Kart, however they seem a bit more plentiful. Also the game has technical improvements over the SNES counterpart, taking advantage of voice clips of the characters as well as the spritework from Mario Kart 64. All of the Super Circuit tracks are done in three laps while the Super Mario Kart tracks are five. The items you can use during the races include red and green koopa shells which are either singular or in threes, single banana peels, single mushrooms, stars, lightning bolts, blue shells, and boos. These all have effects you are most likely familiar with, though getting hit in this game has you losing coins in the process. You also don't seem to have a max coin count, so you can potentially get up to 55 in each track to keep incrementally increasing the top speed of your kart. It's also possible to unlock Waluigi as a racer, along with some new title screens, however I'm not entirely clear on the criteria as I'm admittedly not skilled enough to get them. I believe this requires gold trophies in all cups on all difficulties as well as top ranks in each as well. Also, it seems the tailwind boosts are not present in this game, as far as I could find. That's about it. Pretty standard stuff.
Now I think this game should get a little praise for being the first handheld Mario Kart. That's pretty neat and rather ambitious… even if I don't think holds much water now. There are some aspects that I think still do. I like the simplified kart stats when selecting characters that give you an idea what they race like without overwhelming you. The overall control of the game, as well as the presentation, feels like a fixed version of Super Mario Kart. The visuals don't have the same stretching and skewing that made distance and hitboxes to confusing, and it feels overall less slippery to control. The inclusion of all those Super Mario Kart tracks is very impressive, even if they are missing a few bells and whistles. The extra detail and voice acting is a nice touch and it's cool to get what feels more or less like a direct sequel to Super Mario Kart. Plus, the ranking system, time trials, and unlockables will keep many busy trying to perfect their playing. So there's a lot to like here.
However, I found things to dislike as well. I already mentioned the barrier to entry on the multiplayer. The ranking system is left unexplained to the point where I don't entirely understand what it takes to get a better rank most of the time. The unlockable Super Mario Kart tracks are great, but the fact that you have to finish with a gold trophy in all of the cups first, then go back and redo all of the races again getting 100 coins is just asking a bit much. That's already 20 races twice, times three different engine classes for a total of, at minimum, 120 races to unlock them all. It's pretty difficult when you consider that you can potentially lose too many coins per race and make success impossible. You can't get all the coins at the same time you get the trophy either. It HAS to be afterwards. And it seems rough that some of the coins are very hard to get to while nearly every mistake will have you losing coins permanently. If you hit a stage hazard, fall off the track, get hit by an item, slip out, or even so much as run into another racer you'll lose coins. This adds up fast and is hard to recover from. The controls could stand some more tweaking still to help with that. And once you DO unlock the bonus tracks, they aren't going to be as tough as they were to get so they serve as more of a reward than an extended rise in the challenge. The AI seems typically annoying for the series with 50cc being too easy and 150cc being unfair. The visual enhancements are nice, but some of the extra detail on such a small screen can be hard to appreciate or even decipher in some cases. Not to mention that if you're on the standard GBA it's pretty dim and difficult to see. So it certainly isn't without its flaws.
All that being said, I wouldn't say Mario Kart: Super Circuit is a lost cause. It's just hard to recommend. There are better Mario Kart games out there. Even for handheld ones you have Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart 7, Super Mario Kart on the New Nintendo 3DS, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Switch. Once the Switch gets its virtual console service in place I'm sure you can get others on there too. But, if you have a Game Boy Advance or a Nintendo DS, you're a fan of Super Mario Kart, or you're just a fan of Mario Kart in general and would like to see this stage in the evolution of the series then it's worth a look. However, I'd suggest trying to get it for 10 bucks or less. Not sure much it'd run you depending on where you get it, but that would be my recommendation. Maybe 15 at most if you're REALLY interested. It's interesting, but I just don't know that you'll be coming back to it as much as the other installments in the series. What's so super about this circuit anyway?


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Home Medical Plastics News + Medtronic spends $500 million in European acquisitions
Medtronic spends $500 million in European acquisitions
Medtronic has completed a $350 million acquisition of Italian company NGC Medical. Medtronic already held a 30% ownership stake in the company. NGC manages cardiovascular suites, operating rooms and intensive care units at nearly 30 hospitals across Italy and is rapidly expanding its service offerings throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The acquisition of NGC adds an established hospital managed services capability to Medtronic's growing portfolio of efficiency solutions for hospitals, and enhances its ability to provide higher levels of economic value to physicians, payers and health systems.
The announcement comes a day after Medtronic revealed its plans to spend $200 million to buy a privately held Dutch company, Sapiens Steering Brain Stimulation, that develops deep brain stimulation technologies.
Rob ten Hoedt, executive vice president and president of Medtronic's EMEAC region, said: "I am delighted that NGC will join Medtronic and add to our growing offering to hospitals and health systems. As we are all acutely aware, current models of delivering healthcare are not sustainable, and Medtronic is intent on finding new ways to partner with physicians, hospital systems, patients, payers and governments around the world to meet their cost and access challenges and to deliver high quality healthcare.
"As the world's leading medical device manufacturer, we have the technology, expertise, broadest portfolio of products and therapies, and the financial strength to provide unique solutions to hospitals. Medtronic has made significant progress over the past year since launching our hospital solutions business. NGC's managed services expertise further enhances this momentum, making the combined entity an ideal partner for hospitals."
Paolo Cremascoli, CEO of NGC, said, "We are pleased to be part of Medtronic and to have the opportunity to apply the expertise, services and solutions we have developed over the past 30 years to a much broader group of hospitals and healthcare providers. As part of Medtronic's Hospital Solutions business we are well-positioned to help solve the challenges that healthcare systems are currently facing."
Over the past year, Medtronic Hospital Solutions has entered into partnerships with hospitals across Europe to provide hospital lab managed services and has been involved in a number of programs to increase efficiencies and improve the patient experience. Medtronic recently provided hospital efficiency solutions to Maastricht University Medical Center in The Netherlands that produced an estimated savings of €4.5 million (US $6 million) in one year. Through the Hospital Solutions business, Medtronic is able to provide solutions to help improve patient care and system efficiency through the company's integration of data, medical technology and services. These efforts also address and expand patient care pathways, potentially increasing access to care for patients. Medtronic remains committed to growing this business, both within Europe and in other regions around the world. In Europe Medtronic maintains numerous long-term contracts representing over a half billion dollars of revenue and are currently in discussions with an additional 150 healthcare systems around the world.
In June, Medtronic announced its intention to buy Covidien in a $42.9 billion cash-and-stock deal that would involve moving its executive offices to Ireland, where the company can benefit from that country's lower tax rates. Medtronic said shareholders will control the combined company, which will be led by current ceo Omar Ishrak. The combined company will keep its operational headquarters in Minneapolis.
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Samir Shah, senior vice president of stores for the Northeast, knows Target well—he's been working at the company since he moved to the United States from India 17 years ago.
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After a string of midweek FA Cup fixtures, the Premier League returns with 10 matches scheduled to take place from Saturday to Monday. WhichBookie football analyst, Matt le Tissier, shares his thoughts on upcoming fixtures and has picked out a promising double, a -1 treble and his NAP of the week.
Aston Villa 8/5 Win
Brighton v Aston Villa Place Bet
Everton / West Ham 2.36/1 Win
Man City / Man Utd / Chelsea 5.1/1 Win -1
Ten Premier League matches take place this weekend for Matchday 24 fixtures and WhichBookie football analyst Matt Le Tissier is back to share his opinion on how he thinks the games will play out.
Read Matt's thoughts below to see which teams he's backing this week.
You can also view Matt's Soccer Saturday Super 6 predictions.
Leicester v Liverpool (12:30 Saturday)
This is one of the tough matches to call this week. The result could be any of the three and it wouldn't really surprise me. I would have a little bet on this one on Both Teams To Score and Over 2.5 Goals here.
Leicester v Liverpool
Both Teams To Score & Over 2.5 Goals 10/11 Visit
Crystal Palace v Burnley (15:00 Saturday)
Again, I can't see a clear favourite in this game and so I'd have to go for a draw. I'd want to see if Zaha was playing first before committing to a bet as he's that influential for Palace. I think the value is in the draw here and I expect a low scoring game.
Crystal Palace v Burnley
Draw 11/5 Visit
Man City v Tottenham (17:30 Saturday)
It's almost impossible to bet against Man City at the moment with them having had 15 wins on the spin. It's just whether or not it's worth doing so at odds of around 1/3. They're a little short for me. I know Spurs managed to put West Brom away last weekend but they've not been in particularly good form. I'd probably go for Man City -1 and I'll be putting that in my treble this week.
Man City v Tottenham
Man City -1 10/11 Visit
Brighton v Aston Villa (20:00 Saturday)
I've been really impressed with Villa and they've surprised me this season. They started really well then had a bit of a dodgy spell and I expected them to fall away a little bit but they haven't. They've been impressive in quite a lot of games this season and their win against Arsenal last weekend was a real boost for them.
Despite their win against Spurs, Brighton's home record isn't great and I fancy Villa to be strong enough to take them and at 8/5 they'll be my NAP this week.
Brighton v Aston Villa
Aston Villa (NAP) 8/5 Visit
Southampton v Wolves (12:00 Sunday)
I think Southampton are a good price here. Wolves rested a few players when we played them on Thursday night but I think odds of 7/5 for a Saints win is good.
We looked a bit more like ourselves on Thursday and I'd expect Vestergaard to come back into the team and for Che Adams to start so I think we'll be stronger as well.
Southampton v Wolves
Southampton 7/5 Visit
West Brom v Man Utd (14:00 Sunday)
Odds of 1/3 for Man Utd to win away from home isn't particularly attractive. To boost the odds a bit, I'll be backing United -1 and putting them in my treble along with City and Chelsea on Monday
West Brom v Man Utd
Man Utd -1 13/15 Visit
Arsenal v Leeds (16:30 Sunday)
This is another tough one to call. Leeds blow very hot or cold but you can almost guarantee that it won't end in a draw. They've had the fewest draws in the Premier League so far this season (2) along with Villa & Sheff Utd.
With Arsenal at just under evens and Leeds at just over 3/1, I'm probably more tempted to back Leeds. This match could quite easily go either way and at these odds, I think there's only one bet in this game.
Arsenal v Leeds
Leeds 3/1 Visit
Everton v Fulham (19:00 Sunday)
Everton to beat Fulham will be part of my double this week. I'm a bit surprised at the odds on Everton which I guess may be because Fulham have been a bit more solid lately having drawn 8 of their last 11 league matches. They also haven't been letting in a huge number of goals like they were earlier on in the season. However, I can't see Everton not winning here.
Everton v Fulham
Everton 20/21 Visit
West Ham v Sheffield United (18:00 Monday)
The second part of my double will be West Ham to beat Sheff Utd. I've been really impressed with West Ham and although Sheff Utd have started to pick up a few results, West Ham are in really decent form and I can't see any other result than a home win.
West Ham v Sheffield United
West Ham 8/11 Visit
Everton & West Ham Win 2.36/1 Visit
Chelsea v Newcastle (20:00 Monday)
Chelsea -1 will be the final part of my treble this week. Losing Callum Wilson is a massive blow for Newcastle and although they've won two of their last three, I think Chelsea should have more than enough to get a couple of goals in this match.
Chelsea v Newcastle
Chelsea -1 7/10 Visit
Man City / Man Utd / Chelsea
All to win -1 5.1/1 Visit


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The Best of Vada Film – 2013
24 December, 2013 16 July, 2014 Michael Prescott
Well, another year is almost over. It's time for drinking, reflection and some more drinking to cheer us up afterwards. But it's not all bad – there have been some good memories too.
And so, over the Xmas period, my gift to you is a post which provides the highlights of the film (plus smaller screen) articles of the year as chosen by the talented writers themselves.
As a beautiful boy once said, happy Chrismukkah everybody!
Carl Eden… has been writing for Vada since before I have, with articles dating all the way back to late February. He made a big impact with his Gays and Game of Thrones article, exploring the refreshing attitudes and uses of sexuality in the narrative. He followed this up with a look at Homosexuality in Buffy and in September gave us numerous reasons as to why we should be excited for Gravity (how right he was) with a preview piece on the director, Alfonso Cuaron.
Jack Sadler… settled in quickly with alternating articles on film and music reviews, and focusing on the visual side of the coin he's decided upon two classic reviews and one modern. His debut article on Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures marked him out as one to watch (or read, rather) with similar insight in a recent look at Don't Look Now. Jack's 3rd post centres on one of his very favourites from 2013 – The Way Way Back – which happens to be one of the best coming-of-age films of the year.
James Gallagher… may have only been with us for a couple of months, but what an impact he's made. He proved his horror credentials by kicking off with the sprawling article-cum-essay entitled LGBT Representation in the Modern Horror Film and followed it up soon after with the wonderfully informative and timely 5 Classic Horror Sequels for Halloween. James' final choice is his concluding review of the Don't Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves mini-series from just last week, but be sure to check out the other two (of this must-see drama) too!
Matt Mallinson… has provided us with his take on comics, films and anything geeky since the early days, starting in January 2013! A whole year of Matt has given us plenty of good stuff to choose from, with his own favourites being his Iron Man 3 review in May, thoughts on Monsters University back in July and his recent post on Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. He also wore some pretty neat Simpsons trainers to the Vada Xmas Party, so bonus points for that!
Rakshita Patel… during her many months at Vada, has often combined film with the political. It's no surprise, therefore, to see articles on both Harvey Milk's influence (via the 2008 film) and the Alan Turing biopic Codebreaker in her Top 3. Rounding off the best-of is another common source of inspiration for Rakshita and it comes in the form of reviewing Edward Scissorhands.
As for me? Well, I've written 57 articles of various sorts over the last 9 months, but the three that I'm choosing are my recent interview with Floating Skyscrapers director Tomasz Wasilewski, my review of the shattering documentary Blackfish and finally a Modern Greats feature on Steve McQueen and Michael Fassbender's Shame.
We've also seen the formation of Film Club, a fortnightly collaborative discussion about a relevant topic. In the ten so far, we've collectively covered high-school films, robot movies, scores and soundtracks, biopics, Tarantino, ensembles, remakes, Xmas comforts, book adaptations and most recently our Xmas favourites, featuring clips and controversial choices.
In summary: what a year it's been! For Vada (just one year old), for our writers, and for film in general. Don't believe that film isn't as strong as it's ever been (if not stronger) – my films of the year (part 2) to come next week will demonstrate that for sure.
But for now – enjoy the holidays and enjoy our posts. We look forward to doing it all again – bigger and better – in 2014, and hope you do too. Thanks for reading.
Michael Prescott – Vada Film Editor
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I wonder what abg doing on Sunday afternoon? Later, we shall spend our weekends together ya. Abg, last night, we saw on TV - s'pore universal studio. You know what? My mom wanted to go. Then suddenly my mom starts making plans to go to SG. Next thing I know, my sister told her that if we were to go to SG, everything will be taken care of - accomodation and transportation.GULP!!!! So keipo la that girl. Kan kan kan. But abg don't worry ya. We'll plan for something, ok. Somehow I feel so excited- can't wait to introduce you to my family :-) Hope u feel the same.
Opssss it's almost 3.30pm. Solat time. I'll promise I'll write to u again soon ya.


The European Union has taken the formal steps to proceed with trade negotiations with the United States. The EU has claimed agriculture will not be included while the U.S. demands it. Either way, it is likely that food safety standards will be impacted on both sides of the Atlantic.
U.S.-China trade negotiations: Any plausible trade-offs?


In a fishing community on the rocky Newfoundland coast is a window to Canada's maritime past and the life of one of the country's greatest Arctic explorers. Retrace the daring exploits of Captain Bob Bartlett, commander of more than 20 Arctic voyages in the early and mid 20th century, inside Hawthorne Cottage, his family's beloved homestead. See rare artefacts from his expeditions and period furnishings as you tour the cottage and explore its heritage gardens.
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Atop a headland at North America's easternmost point, Cape Spear Lighthouse overlooks a parade of drifting icebergs and waters teeming with whales and porpoises. Its restored interior offers a glimpse into 19th century lightkeeping along Newfoundland's unforgiving coast.
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On 18th January, In a gazette notice on Wednesday, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi recalled Senators for a special sitting on Thursday saying the lawmakers will consider the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2022. President William Ruto called on the East Africa Community (EAC)
Kenya Senators approve changes to IEBC law Senators have approved the IEBC (Amendment) Bill 2022, the proposed law that seeks to change composition of the selection panel to recruit poll commissioners. The legislators spent most of Thursday debating the Bill that will affect appointments of
13th January Finger on the Pulse.
10th January Nairobi County Assembly Minority Leader Anthony Kiragu (UDA) bashed Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on the ongoing tiff between him and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi held a crisis meeting with members of the County Assembly to end the row over
13th January Political and Regulatory Round Up
Kenya Olive branch? Raila urges Nyanza leaders to attend Ruto functions Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has signalled a ceasefire with President William Ruto after he hosted Nyanza leaders on Wednesday and rallied them to welcome the Head of State in Homa
21st October 2022 Kenya Gazette
Legislative Supplements, 2022 ● The Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2022 ● The Parliamentary Powers and Privileges (Amendment) Bill, 2022 ● The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2022 ● The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill, 2022 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Finger on the Pulse: Post-Election Snapshot
On August 27, Azimio la Umoja Presidential Candidate Raila Odinga revealed that he had a telephone conversation with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guteres where they talked about the recent developments in Kenya. Furthermore, Raila mentioned that the region is making progress to deal with the
Shifting political alliances post-election: Likely fate of coalition parties
Following the declaration of Deputy President William Ruto as the President-elect by the IEBC chairman, a number of elected Members of Parliament allied to the Azimio la Umoja coalition have shifted camp to the Kenya Kwanza coalition. The United Democratic Movement (UDM) party, a constituent
General Election Winners & Losers
The Sentiment this week sought to analyse some of the institutions and individuals involved in the General Election and how they have emerged from the process. WINNERS IEBC Wafula Chebukati, the commission's chairman, had a twinkle in his eye as he encouraged the public and
On Tuesday, August 9, Kenyans across the country and in the diaspora headed to polling stations to cast their vote. For the first time after 50 years of being stateless, the Shona community cast their votes. This came after President Uhuru Kenyatta granted full Kenyan
Why this different poll will keep everyone on edge
A combination of changes to electoral laws made after the elections in 2017 and the emphasis on traceability and verifiability of the polls have changed the way the results will be made public. In the week before the elections, the institution in charge has ramped
What August 9th General Election means to the East African Community
Kenya's electioneering season is now in its final stretch. On August 9, voters will head to polling stations across the country and in the diaspora to cast their votes. A peaceful General Election in Kenya will strengthen regional stability. The country needs a leader who
Election Countdown: 3 days to go
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Official campaign period. 29th May, 2022 – 6th August, 2022 General Election day 9th August, 2022 Significant political event of the week: On Monday, August 1, Education CS George Magoha directed schools to release learners for a break ahead
Election Countdown: 10 days to go
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Official campaign period. 29th May, 2022 – 6th August, 2022 General Election day 9th August, 2022 Significant political event of the week: The IEBC denounced claims that government security agencies at JKIA had detained ballot papers allegedly imported outside
JKIA incident a bad sign for State-IEBC relations
Nothing political on Twitter is spontaneous and it was therefore evident the Azimio Coalition was unhappy with the electoral commission on Friday. Singled out for criticism by affiliated individuals was Wafula Chebukati, the chairman of the commission, over the handling of three men who were
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Official campaign period. 29th May, 2022 – 6th August, 2022 Political parties and candidates to appoint and submit to the IEBC the names of the County Tallying Centre Election Agents 25th July, 2022 For presidential elections, political parties and
Uhuru's war on corruption: Admitting being soft and appearance with Sonko point at watered down efforts
One of President Uhuru Kenyatta's targets, as he sought to establish his legacy after 10 years in charge, was to enhance the war on corruption. This week, about three weeks to the election, he appeared to make several steps back in that effort. First was
A month to go and IEBC is scrambling
Despite its best efforts, and more than four years to get its act together, the electoral commission faces the same challenges it did in 2017 when it bore the embarrassment of the presidential election annulled. Perhaps the greatest failure has been in the management of
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Official campaign period. 29th May, 2022 – 6th August, 2022 Political parties participating in the General Election to submit their Party List to IEBC. 25th June, 2022 Political parties and candidates to appoint and submit to the IEBC the
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Official campaign period. 29th May, 2022 – 6th August, 2022 Political parties participating in the General Election to submit their Party List to IEBC 25th June, 2022 Political parties and candidates to appoint and submit to the IEBC the
Under pressure, IEBC needs to manage stakeholders
It will take a special process for the National Assembly to hold a sitting following last Thursday's adjournment of its sittings indefinitely. Among the institutions that had hoped to have its issues resolved before the legislators effectively closed shop was the electoral commission, which had
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Official campaign period 29th May 2022 – 6th August 2022 Nomination of political party candidates and independent candidates for the County Assembly Elections 1st June 2022 – 7th June 2022. Nomination of political party candidates and independent candidates for
Integrity of Aspirants: Eyes on electoral commission after receiving report by EACC
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on May 31, 2022, shared a report with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) detailing the various moral, ethical, and integrity concerns pertaining to aspirants seeking elective positions in the August 9, 2022 General Election. Impact of Report
A very short story of Uhuru-Ruto's rekindled bromance
The public camaraderie exhibited by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his estranged deputy William Ruto, during the annual National Prayer Breakfast on May 26, 2022, flickered out just four days later, during the Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1. During the annual National Prayer Breakfast day,
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Official campaign period. 29th May, 2022 – 6th August, 2022 Nomination of political party candidates and independent candidates for the County Woman Member to the National Assembly elections. 1st June, 2022 to 3rd June, 2022. Nomination of political party
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Nomination of political party candidates and independent candidates for the Presidential Election 29th May, 2022 to 6th June, 2022. Nomination of political party candidates and independent candidates for the National Assembly Elections 29th May, 2022 to 31st May, 2022
After dust settles on presidential running mates, manifestos are next as campaigns begin
Rigathi Gachagua, William Ruto's running mate, is reported to have caused disquiet within the Deputy President's campaign team over a series of tactless remarks he has made since his appointment. The latest was made on Inooro FM earlier this week, where he suggested that a
Work is cut out for Raila and Ruto after long wait for running mates ends
In the days after they unveiled their choice of running mate, Raila Odinga and William Ruto have had the opportunity to sit back, watch the reactions and listen to feedback on their choices. Mr Odinga will be happy about what has been said of his
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Presidential candidates deliver to IEBC a list of at least 2,000 voters registered in each of a majority of the counties 23rd May, 2022 Days for the nomination of political party candidates and independent candidates for the Presidential Election
13th May 2022 Political & Regulatory Round Up
KENYA Mudavadi, Karua lead in running mate race, Wiper Party boss a distant second Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi and his Narc Kenya colleague Martha Karua are the most preferred running mates for Deputy President William Ruto and his main challenger Raila Odinga,
Election Countdown : 87 days to go
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline IEBC to publish in the Gazette, the names and symbols of persons intending to contest in the election as independent candidates 13th May, 2022. Political parties intending to present a Presidential and Deputy Presidential candidates through party primaries or
IEBC preparedness next on the radar
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission this week announced the start of the verification of the voters' register, more than two months behind schedule. The commission, abbreviated IEBC, is traditionally kept on its toes by the political parties through their party leaders and stakeholders such
Running mate dilemma postponed but cost of living issues persist
The camps of both leading presidential candidates put aside their rivalry this week to push a pliable electoral commission to extend the deadline for the submission of their running mates by 20 days. While the names of the candidates and their mates were originally scheduled
Election Countdown: 102 days to go
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Resignation of public officers intending to vie for elective posts 9th February, 2022 Political Parties to submit party membership lists to the IEBC 9th April, 2022. Political parties intending to present candidates in the election to submit the names
Odinga's stakeholders show their hand
Faced with pressure from different directions over a decision on his running mate, Raila Odinga this week resorted to a politically secure method – having the decision determined by a committee. While it had always seemed like Kalonzo Musyoka would return to the spot beside
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Resignation of public officers intending to vie for elective posts. 9th February, 2022 Political Parties to submit party membership lists to the IEBC. 9th April, 2022. Political parties intending to present candidates in the election to submit the names
Party leaders take on nominations
The reporting on the United Democratic Alliance nominations suggested that there was widespread chaos in parts of the 36 counties where the party headed by Deputy President William Ruto was holding its primaries. The party's top officials and communication team were however happy that they
Raila, Ruto struggle to avoid nomination fallouts
Raila Odinga endured a tough day on Thursday as he worked to convince parties in the coalition that he would continue to cater to their interests as the nominations ahead of the General Election begin. Mr Odinga would end up making a U-turn on a
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Resignation of public officers intending to vie for elective posts 9th February, 2022 Political Parties to submit party membership lists to the IEBC. 9th April, 2022. Political parties intending to present candidates in the election to submit the names
Election Countdown: 129 day to go
Martha Karua solves one dilemma, others to come
Martha Karua this week announced her decision to join Raila Odinga's Azimio movement, ending weeks of speculation about her political direction. It was evident from Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria's reaction that they had hoped to work with Ms Karua to deliver support for Deputy
Raila's big three issues
As he travelled to the United Kingdom this week, Raila Odinga was hoping to outdo his main competitor, Deputy President William Ruto, but left behind a campaign in trouble just months to the elections. Mr Odinga's biggest headaches come from: His running mate, Kalonzo Musyoka,
Ruto ups the ante again
Deputy President William Ruto and his allies spent the past week in the Kiambu East region, starting from Thika earlier in the week and traversing through both Gatundu constituencies later. Dr Ruto has decided to take the President head-on after his erstwhile ally openly showed
OKA fights undermine Kalonzo's resolve
Nick Salat, Kanu's secretary-general, is not a diplomat. This was evident this week as he chided Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka for his apparent indecision over whether to join Raila Odinga's Azimio. Mr Musyoka was initially thought to be a shoo-in to join Mr Odinga,
Peace efforts ramped up months to the election
With less than six months to the General Election, peace stakeholders have sprung into action in efforts to prevent election-related violence. Last Tuesday, the National Cohesion and Integrated Commission and the United Nations hosted the Uwiano Platform for Peace; Strategic Coordination and Peace. The event
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Resignation of public officers intending to vie for elective posts 9th February, 2022 Political Parties to submit party membership lists to the IEBC 9th April, 2022 Political parties intending to present candidates in the election to submit the names
As deadlines loom, so do familiar problems
Raila Odinga returned from a 10-day tour to an opinion poll saying that Peter Kenneth would be his best bet for running mate. On the other hand, according to a poll by The Star, Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua is the right man for Deputy President
Activity Timeline Resignation of public officers intending to vie for elective posts 9th February, 2022 Political Parties to submit Party Membership lists to the IEBC April 9, 2022. Political parties intending to present candidates in the election to submit the names of personscontesting in the
As he demands a solid deal, Kalonzo could hold the cards
Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka was earlier this week given the greenlight by his Wiper party to negotiate pre-election deals. Not that he needed permission, as he has nevertheless been approached and is still in the One Kenya Alliance (OKA), but he has over time
Elections Countdown: 186 days to go
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Resignation of public officers intending to vie for elective posts 9th February, 2022 Political Parties to submit the Party Membership lists to the IEBC 9th April, 2022. Political parties intending to present candidates in the election to submit the
Highlights of the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2021
On Thursday, President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2021 ("Amendment Act"). Following an acrimonious debate in the National Assembly, the Senate on Wednesday, January 26, passed the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2021, without any amendments. The new law now sets
As Odinga considers his choices, Mudavadi presents a familiar dilemma
Orange Democratic Movement head Raila Odinga is scheduled to make a major announcement on December 10, but observers expect no surprises as he has pointed in the direction already. Barring a change of heart, the former Prime Minister will be making official his fifth attempt
Elections 2022: The ODPC should tame political parties on data privacy breach
On June 18th 2021, the Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu shared a link through which members of the public could verify their political party membership status. Many Kenyans took to e-Citizen to confirm this and what followed was an uproar by people who claimed
Why all eyes are on Jubilee Party's Delegates Congress
President Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party is set to hold its National Delegates Congress on November 30, a significant meeting for the party whose future has been in doubt since the fallout of its principals. Orange Democratic Movement boss Raila Odinga will be joined by Kalonzo
Elections 2022, Another round of proposals to amend Electoral laws
The electoral commission this week gave the National Assembly's Justice and Legal Affairs a wish list of laws it wants changed to make it easier to manage the General Election in August 2022. They include provisions to allow a complementary mechanism to transmit presidential election
In the Senate, more will be needed from all
Two sets of senators on Friday called separate press conferences to issue their stand and make their arguments on the contentious formula to determine the sharing of revenue by the counties.


Nintendo have 2 new entries into the Top 40 All Formats Chart with 'Mario Tennis Aces' claiming the No1 spot and 'Minecraft' debuting in at No21.
Last week's No1 'God of War' slips down 2 places to No3, while Fifa 18 holds firm at No2. Another Nintendo Switch title debuts in the Top 40 at No26 with Microids/Maximum Games' 'Flashback: Collectors Edition' as it marks the 25th Anniversary of the original game that came out on Amiga all the way back in 1992. '1-2 Switch' re-enters the charts at No35 which means there are 8 Switch only titles in the Top 40.
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Hildesheim, New York, G. Olms, 1970.
Agrippa von Nettesheim, Heinrich Cornelius, 1486?-1535.
Reprint of the ed. published in Lyon.
Text in Latin, introd. in English.
With an introd. by Richard H. Popkin.
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Market is formed by [Gold Market] and [Silver Market].
[Gold Market] Players can buy Divine Equipment, Pet Skills Scroll, Formation, Wings Materials and other major items.
[Silver Market] Players can display items to sell or buy fruits, medicine/herb, Equipment Materials, rune, and etc.
I. [Market Page]Tap the Market Page, and choose the first page tag "Gold Market".
II. [Choosing Type] Click the list on the left, choose the items type to buy.
III. [Items Purchasing] Click the items that want, and click the "buy" on the lower right corner.
IV. [Selling Items] On the right side of bag interface, click "can sell" items to sell items.
V. [Price Fluctuation] The price of items in Gold Market will happen fluctuating depends on the purchasing and selling.
VI. [Fluctuate explanation] When players purchase numerous of goods, will cause the price of certain goods increase, whereas if the players sell great amount of goods, the price of certain goods will decrease.
Silver Market is a platform for players to trade with others. Rune, fruits, medicine/herb, craft talisman, sewing talisman that produced by life skills can be stall to sell or purchase.
I. [Market Page] Click the Market Page, and choose the second page tag "Silver Market".
IV. [Fixed Price of Items] The price of Silver Market Items major decided by the seller, buyer can turn page to look for cheaper items.
V. [Refresh Time] Every 2 minutes can refresh Silver Market a time, during cooling time, have to spend 300 Gold to refresh.
I. [Selling Page] Click the Market Page, and choose the third page tag "Selling Items".
II. [Items to sell on shelf] Click the blank space to open "Items Selling" page, choose items and set the price to sell on shelf.
III. [Bulk add to shelf] Choose numerous items and setting price, then click "Put on shelf" to display.
V. [One-click Withdraw] If the items of shelf have been sold, tap one-click withdraw to get the coins.
VI. [Timeout Remove] Those items haven't been sold in 24 hours, will be removed from the shelf.
VII. [On shelf again] Those Timeout Remove items can tap "On shelf again" to sell, we suggest the player put reasonable price to sell the items on time.


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Cuomo plan would make charity raffles easier
Jon Campbell
@JonCampbellGAN
ALBANY — A measure tucked into Gov. Andrew Cuomo's $152.3 billion budget plan would make it easier for charities to offer raffles and other games of chance.
The proposal would ease the rules for fundraising, allowing charitable non-profits to accept credit cards and checks for raffle tickets rather than the cash-only system the state currently allows.
It would also clear the way for charities to offer alcoholic beverages to raffle winners, allow charities to better advertise the fundraisers and make it easier for them to host gaming fundraisers off their property.
► Previously: Cuomo nixes online raffle sales
► Cuomo intervenes in duck race flap
► State says Brockport duck derby runs afoul of law
"For too long, red tape and outdated laws on the books have inhibited the efforts of well-intentioned charities to raise crucial funds in support of their good work," Cuomo said in a statement Wednesday.
The proposal comes after a number of charitable raffles and similar games have run into issues with state rules in recent years, including popular rubber duck derbies on the Erie Canal.
Such duck derbies can still happen in New York, but only after the charities receives a number of authorizations and clears bureaucratic red tape.
Cuomo's proposal, however, would not allow for online sales of raffle tickets, which his office previously contended was unconstitutional.
That means it likely won't save the popular vintage car raffle held for years by the Stafford Fire Department in Genesee County, which ended last year after the department was told it couldn't sell tickets online.
Cuomo's plan to reform the charitable gaming laws is similar to one he vetoed last year. But the bill last year included online sales, which Cuomo opposes.
Assemblyman Stephen Hawley, R-Batavia, Genesee County, praised Cuomo for making good on his word to push for changes to the law early in the year.
But he said he believes the state can — and should — allow online raffle ticket sales if the seller is based in New York.
"We want to continue to work with (Cuomo), the Assembly speaker and the majority leader in the Senate to see if we can make sure this goes through," Hawley said. "But the one area we have some concern with is the internet sales."
The state's budget is due March 31.


In recent years, musicology has turned to mapping projects as a means for analysis, organisation and presentation of research. Fuelled by the digital humanities, and the increasing accessibility of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, musicologists can visualise and analyse complicated trends across time and place with greater ease than ever before.
Cardiff University is holding a study day to investigate what the mapping of performances, performers and performing spaces across cities, countries and the globe, in both the historical and contemporary contexts, can reveal (or not as the case may be) about the ways in which musical culture is created, disseminated, consumed, crosses boundaries and continents. A second line of inquiry concerns composers and artists who have mapped space and/or artistic procedures/performance in the course of their work.
The study day invites papers underpinned by the studies of cultural transfer and transnationalism in music, but which focus on mapping as an innovative way of interpreting historical and geographical data. In addition, we welcome papers dealing with methodological issues, and the establishment of effective tools and a critical framework for the growing number of such studies.
Abstracts for 20-minute papers of no more than 300 words should be sent to Clair Rowden [rowdencs -at- cardiff.ac.uk] by 30 April 2019, and applicants will be informed whether they have been successful by 15 May 2019.
Registration, including tea/coffee and lunch, will cost £25 for the day. Details of how to book and accommodation available will be provided in due course.
The Musical Mapping day is supported by an award from the British Academy/Leverhulme Trust & Cardiff University.


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Q: Conversion of String to Date value php I have string value for date as "Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:17:06 -0400"
I want to convert it into Date value
p.s : I'm using php 5.2.

A: try this
$str = "Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:17:06 -0400";
$date = date("Y-m-d",strtotime($str));

A: do you mean:

$date = "Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:17:06 -0400";
echo date("Y-m-d H:i:s", strtotime($date));

A: $date_val = 'Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:17:06 -0400';
echo date('Y-m-d', strtotime($date_val));

You can change the date format whatever you want

A: Look at these:
http://www.php.net/manual/en/function.strtotime.php
http://www.php.net/manual/en/function.date.php
You could do something like date('Y-m-d' strtotime('Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:17:06 -0400'));

A: I found this bellowing function and I hope it would be help full:
<?php
    $str = "Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:17:06 -0400";
    $myDate = strtotime($str);
?>

A: Try this
$dateSrc = "Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:17:06 -0400";
$dateTime = new DateTime($dateSrc);

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Bluetooth headphones with foldable design for easier carry and storage,stretchable ergonomic headband can be adjusted freely while the durable sliders can be extended to fit your head for Maximum Comfort, Memory Protein Pads and sponge filler are made of soft material keep you .
7 kinds of LED lights flashing surround the sides of the sponge earmuffs, and the flashing colors are randomly switched with the music in the headphones, which is dazzling and eye-catching.At the same time, you can also save more power by pressing and holding the "M" button to turn off the LEDs.
Powerful 40mm speaker and Bluetooth 4.2 technology provide you with high quality natural sound and strong bass, while maintaining convenience. Once the matching is completed, the trouble can be saved for matching again. It will be connected to your device as long as the headset with power. Connection status will be displayed on the screen of the smartphone and can be used for battery-level voice alerts.
Micro SD card plug-in, built in Radio receiver, Built in Mic for Hands Free calling, easy to switch to next/last song. You can also use the cable to connected if the headphone out of battery.
Riwbox WT-8S is a headset designed for a happy life. The LED flash accompanies your rhythm and expresses your mood at every moment. Suitable for everyone, adults, students, children or teenagers. This is a great choice for your lover as a gift, because you can share joy with your friends and family.


The institution offers students an education that equips them for success through various means, including innovative programs which are delivered by experts who are leaders in their chosen fields; practical industry training, as well as global study opportunities.
The school is recognised for its outstanding research facilities; creative project work, strong relations with both local and global industry leaders and its commitment to getting students ready for the world of work.
Not much of a university feel.
My experience here at RMIT has been both rough and also normal at the same time. The important advice that i would like to give is to be "ready" when you come here.


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[Home] [Construction] [Stock] [Operation] [Maintenance] [Extensions] [The Future] [Gallery] [Links Page] [Further Reading] [FAQ] [Guestbook]
After being asked many questions about the system, I decided that I would add this page, to answer the most common of them.
What happens to the system now its closed ?
Firstly, Mail Rail has not been closed down as such, its merely been mothballed. The system has been left in a condition that it can be put straight back into service again. Trains are occasionally run on the system, to keep the track and systems in a useable condition.
Can I visit the Mail Rail system ?
Yes, well a small part of it you can. The Postal Museum has opened a small section of Mail Rail to the public. Further information can be found at www.postalmuseum.org
How can I see the system in operation ?
The only way at present, is on telly. Try watching the film 'Hudson Hawk' the system is portrayed as a private railway system beneath the Vatican. The railway has also featured in the TV program 'Twos Country', where the presenter, Tim Grundy had to cross London by various different types of transport.
Can I see any stock from the System ?
Yes, there are examples of stock around the country, These include,
National Railway Museum, York.
Buckingham Railway Centre, Quainton Road.
Chalk Pits Museum, Amberly.
Launceston Steam Railway.
It would be worth getting in contact before visiting, just to check to see if they are available for viewing.


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Haenkea thoracica är en skalbaggsart som först beskrevs av Louis Alexandre Auguste Chevrolat 1855. Haenkea thoracica ingår i släktet Haenkea och familjen långhorningar.

Artens utbredningsområde är:
 Costa Rica.
 Panama.
 Venezuela.

Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

Källor

Långhorningar
thoracica

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Галерија "-{Artget}-" је део Културног центра Београда. Налази се у улици Кнеза Михаилова 6.

Историја

Културни центар Београд је настао као информативно-културни центар 1957. године. Током година је мењао своју улогу, ширио поља деловања и активно учествовао у представљању и стварању културно-уметничких садржаја и промишљања културног деловања у Србији и Европи. Садржи ликовну галерију, дворану Културног центра, београдски излог, галерије "-{Podroom}-" и "-{Artget}-". Галерија "-{Artget}-" је простор на првом спрату са погледом на главни градски трг – Трг републике. Чини интегрални део простора, свакодневно се у њој преплићу изложбе фотографије, концерти, књижевни програми и сусрети разних уметности. Димензија је 6.5×15 метара, а дужина изложбених зидова са предпростором 44 метара. Радно време галерије је од понедељка до суботе 12 до 18 часова.

Види још
 Културни центар Београда
 Културне институције у Граду Београду

Референце

Спољашње везе

 Званични веб-сајт

Култура на Старом граду (Београд)
Галерије у Београду
Центри за културу у Београду


Creative Painting Co. was the first painting company I called to get a quote for my entire townhouse. When I met Alex, he showed up at my house on-time, and was very professional. I didn't go further to get quotes, and hired them.


Geometrics Real Estate is a Real Estate brokerage company. As a company we've seen an unparalleled growth ever since we've started out in the market in 2007. As a testimony of the faith that people have in us, they have invested in properties over Dhs. 3 Billion through us. The return on investment has been one of the highest in the industry.
Some of the reasons, that we continue to excel in the industry can be attributed to the high net worth of our team, our emphasis on analysis, knowledge development and strategic decision making. This approach helps us maximize the wealth of our investors.
We provide tailored solution to each investor, because the objectives of the investment might not be same in each and every case. Unlike others in the market, we lay down the requirements of the investor, align the requirements based on market reality, make a strategic plan and invest according to it. The plan can change based on market conditions during the course of investment.
Buying/Selling Brokerage – Listed on almost all major property portals we give your property the maximum visibility and attract the best offers from the market. Our robust Online marketing strategy ensures that we target the right buyers for you.
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President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday put a premium on debate and discussions, exhorting the student community to be argumentative, but not intolerant.
Kolkata: President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday put a premium on debate and discussions, exhorting the student community to be argumentative, but not intolerant.
Referring to first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the one who built modern India, Mukherjee said he had helped build an atmosphere of free debate and discussions and not conflict and confrontation.
"As Amartya Sen had said, an Indian can be argumentative, but not intolerant," Mukherjee said at the 52nd Annual Convocation of IIM Calcutta.
"India is a land of tolerance, land of Buddha, land of Chaitanya, but not land of intolerance," he said further, adding that "please excuse me if I have hurt any sentiment by saying so".
The President also made the point that management education, in order to be world class, needs to be able to embrace contrasting pedagogical approaches, multi-disciplinary allegiances, and contemporary skills and capabilities.
"A plural mode of thought leadership in education enables the simultaneous pursuit of multiple paths to excellence," Mukherjee stressed.
Such plurality is evident in the priorities and practices of IIM-C, Mukherjee pointed out, saying the institute has shown the way and it will assume leadership in innovative refinements in pedagogy.
"Let hundreds of ideas blossom in universities and let there be debate, not confrontation," Mukherjee went on to say.
"Accept criticism as argument and not as intolerance." He also spoke of making management education holistic to instil sensitivity of socio-economic surroundings in learners.
"Management education like education in other professional streams cannot be divorced from the socio-economic reality facing the nation," Mukherjee said. "Skilled and socially sensitive professionals will not only build Indian leadership in global business and industry, but carry on their shoulders the developmental priorities of the nation."
He quoted Mahatma Gandhi as saying, "Education in a country has got to be demonstrably in promotion of the progress of the country."
The President emphasised that the academic environment should be free from physical and mental violence, particularly in the seats of higher learning.
He also touched on flowing of ideas from various parts of the world, saying "our ancient universities used to attract teachers, researchers and scholars from outside".
"This had not led to blowing off of the foot from the ground. This is possible only if the foot is firmly placed on the ground," he noted.
He also made a mention of IIM Calcutta's "rare capacity" to manage alliances with other educational institutions in the pursuit of complex goals.


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Senior Bowl: Primer for event that launched Dak's NFL career
By Chase Goodbread
College Football 24/7 writer
Published: Jan. 23, 2017 at 03:03 p.m.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2017 at 02:55 p.m.
CFB Social: Cardale Jones gets scare, Urban Meyer photobombs
Is SDSU TE Dallas Goedert NFL's next matchup nightmare?
More than 100 of the 2017 NFL Draft's top prospects, and NFL club representatives numbering much higher than that, will gather in Mobile, Ala., this week for the annual Reese's Senior Bowl. For all but a few players who also participated in last week's East-West Shrine Game, the week marks the first formal introduction between the draft prospects on hand and the NFL teams they're looking to impress over the next few months in advance of the draft (April 27-29). Here are some of the basics that govern the event, and a look at players who began their path to the draft at the game:
Watch the Reese's Senior Bowl on NFL Network at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Alumni scrolls
Last year's Senior Bowl Most Outstanding Player was Dallas Cowboys rookie Dak Prescott, who completed 7 of 10 passes with a touchdown. A fourth-round draft choice out of Mississippi State, Prescott, of course, went on to a dazzling rookie season. The Cowboys have said Prescott blew them away at the Senior Bowl a year ago, when Dallas was coaching against Prescott in the game.
Prescott had a message for this year's Senior Bowl crop on Monday, suggesting they should assume their every move in Mobile is being watched:
Senior Bowl is this Week: DON'T TAKE A Meeting, Practice REP, or WalkingThrough the Lobby Lightly. You're Being Evaluated
— Dak Prescott (@dak) January 23, 2017
Four 2016 first-round picks played in last year's game as well, including Eagles QB Carson Wentz, 49ers OG Joshua Garnett, Saints DT Sheldon Rankins and Panthers DT Vernon Butler. ... Some of the Senior Bowl's most famous alums include Walter Payton, Joe Namath, Bo Jackson, Derrick Thomas, Steve Largent and Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 28
Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
TV: NFL Network
Senior Bowl rosters
2017 Reese's Senior Bowl coverage:
What we learned from Senior Bowl
Mayock's Senior Bowl practice stars
MTS Sr. Bowl Day 1 notes | Day 2 | Day 3
Top 15 prospects at Senior Bowl
Senior Bowl primer: How the game is made
Recent Senior Bowl MVPs
With help from a small scouting staff, Senior Bowl Executive Director Phil Savage, a former NFL general manager with the Cleveland Browns, spearheads efforts to identify and secure the most talented collection of players possible each year. From an initial watch list that typically includes 350-400 players, Savage and Senior Bowl scouts travel nationwide to evaluate potential selections in the fall. Invitations are extended in November and December, and the rosters aren't fully set until the last of those invitations are accepted around mid-January. As the game's name would indicate, the vast majority of players are seniors. However, beginning in 2013, the game began accepting juniors who had already earned their undergraduate degree. Players are divided into a North squad and a South squad, made up of 55 players each.
Coaching selection
Two NFL clubs volunteer to coach each Senior Bowl squad; this year's game will be coached by the staffs of the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears. Clubs are given the first option to volunteer for the week based on draft order, but only clubs with a coaching staff returning from the previous season are eligible. As such, the San Francisco 49ers didn't have the opportunity despite holding a higher position in the draft order than the Bears. The Browns hold the draft's top pick. With the benefit of hands-on interaction with the players during the week, both on the field and in team meetings, the Senior Bowl coaching staffs get an even closer look at the prospects than other clubs.
The itinerary
Players and multiple representatives from each NFL club arrive a week before the game. Practices are held from Tuesday through Thursday, and clubs engage with players for formal interviews on Tuesday night. Informal interviews begin on Monday. On Tuesday morning, each player goes through a weigh-in in front of scouts and coaches where height, weight and other measurements are recorded and distributed to teams. Players also engage in a community service project each year. For many years, the Senior Bowl's opening practice has been held in Fairhope, Ala. However, this year, the Senior Bowl and Fairhope officials were unable reach an agreement to continue that arrangement. As such, all practices will be held at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile.
Typical of all-star games, various restrictions keep strategy relatively plain. Offenses are only permitted to use three personnel groupings (2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR), (1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR), (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR). Offensive formations must be balanced, cut blocks are prohibited, and no pre-snap motion is allowed. Quarterbacks are permitted to audible to a new play at the line of scrimmage, but according to Savage, they rarely do so. Trick plays are permitted. Defenses are not permitted to blitz, and defensive fronts aren't allowed to twist or stunt. On special teams, there are only kickoffs to open each half; the ball is placed at the 25-yard line after scores. PATs are kicked from the NFL distance of 33 yards, and fake punts are not allowed. ... New to the game this year, as part of a Reese's "Go For Two" sponsorship promotion, teams scoring touchdowns in the second quarter must attempt a two-point conversion.
Follow Chase Goodbread on Twitter @ChaseGoodbread.


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Thomas Duncan.Thomas married Mary Hynd.
Mary Hynd.Mary married Thomas Duncan.
F i Jane Duncan
John Stenhouse [Parents] was born about 1844 in Torryburn, Fifeshire, Scotland. He married Christina Spowart on 27 Dec 1862 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.
Christina Spowart [Parents] was born about 1843 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. She died after 1917. She married John Stenhouse on 27 Dec 1862 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.
M i John Stenhouse
F ii Christina Spowert Stenhouse was born on 20 Aug 1867 in Slamanan, Stirling, Scotland. She died on 22 May 1873 in Limerigg, Slamanan, Stirling, Scotland. The cause of death was Phthisis after 5 months.
M iii George Stenhouse was born on 16 May 1869 in Slamanan, Stirling, Scotland. He died in 1869.
F iv Elizabeth (Lizzie) Stenhouse
F v Ann(e) Stenhouse was born on 11 Jan 1874 in Slamanan, Stirling, Scotland. [Notes]
F vi Hannah Stenhouse was born in 1876 in Slamanan, Stirling, Scotland. [Notes]
F vii Isabella Stenhouse was born on 14 Feb 1878 in Slamanan, Stirling, Scotland. [Notes]
F viii Christina Stenhouse was born in May 1880 in Kilmarnock, Ayr, Scotland.
M ix George Stenhouse was born on 27 Jun 1883. He died in May 1965.
F x Margaret (Maggie) Stenhouse was born in 1885 in Slamanan, Stirling, Scotland.
George Spowart was born about 1815. He died in 1872. He married Christian Drylie on 25 Jun 1842 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.
Christian Drylie [Parents] was born on 18 Feb 1812 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. She died in 1872. She married George Spowart on 25 Jun 1842 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.
F i Christina Spowart
F ii Isabella Spowart
David Lawrie [Parents] was born about 1870 in Denny, Stirling, Scotland. He married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Stenhouse on 2 Oct 1891 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Stenhouse [Parents] was born in 1872 in Pennsylvania. She married David Lawrie on 2 Oct 1891 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.
James Lawrie.James married Margaret Wallace.
Margaret Wallace.Margaret married James Lawrie.
M i David Lawrie
John Stenhouse [Parents] was born about 1825 in Torryburn, Fifeshire, Scotland. He died on 17 Sep 1870 in Limerigg, Slamanan, Stirling, Scotland. The cause of death was Phthisis (Proabably Pulmonary Tuberculois) after 6 months. He married Elizabeth Brown on 16 Mar 1844 in Carriden, West Lothian, Scotland.
Elizabeth Brown was born about 1823 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. She died on 27 Oct 1887 in Limerigg, Slamanan, Stirling, Scotland. The cause of death was sub-acute bronchitis after 5 months. She married John Stenhouse on 16 Mar 1844 in Carriden, West Lothian, Scotland.
F ii Marion Stenhouse was born about 1849 in Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland. She died on 8 Apr 1864 in Carnock, Fife, Scotland. The cause of death was Small Pox. [Notes]
F iii Hannah (Annie) Stenhouse
F iv Agnes Stenhouse was born about 1853 in Carnock, Fife, Scotland. She died in 1860 in Carnock, Fife, Scotland.
F v Betsey Stenhouse was born on 18 Apr 1855 in Carnock, Fife, Scotland. She died in 1855 in Carnock, Fife, Scotland.
David Keir [Parents] was born about 1865. He married Hannah (Annie) Stenhouse on 8 Sep 1876 in Limerigg, Slamanan, Stirling, Scotland.
Hannah (Annie) Stenhouse [Parents] was born about 1851 in Kincardine, Perthshire, Scotland. She married David Keir on 8 Sep 1876 in Limerigg, Slamanan, Stirling, Scotland.
John Keir.John married Agnes McAllister.
Agnes McAllister.Agnes married John Keir.
M i David Keir
John Stenhouse was born about 1792 in Scotland. He married Hannah Philp on 23 Nov 1822 in Torryburn, Fifeshire, Scotland.
Hannah Philp was born on 1 Jun 1792 in Torryburn, Fifeshire, Scotland. She was christened on 9 Jun 1792 in Torryburn, Fifeshire, Scotland. She died in 1866 in Torryburn, Fifeshire, Scotland. She married John Stenhouse on 23 Nov 1822 in Torryburn, Fifeshire, Scotland.
F ii Annie Stenhouse
M iii Thomas Stenhouse was born about 1834 in Torryburn, Fifeshire, Scotland. [Notes]
M iv Robert Richard Stenhouse was born about 1836 in Torryburn, Fifeshire, Scotland.
M v Archibald Stenhouse was born about 1837 in Torryburn, Fifeshire, Scotland.
William Wilson.William married Annie Stenhouse.
Annie Stenhouse [Parents] was born about 1825 in Torryburn, Fifeshire, Scotland. She married William Wilson.