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Q: How to perform Timeseries Forecasting and Modelling For subsets? Hi I have a problem with my project. I have 1000 data and I used it as training data to forecast with Timeseries. But my data have some subsets and it's impossible to timeseries forecasting and modelling in R . I already searched from the Internet and asked some experts that R doesn't support Timeseries Model and Forecasting for subsets. But one of the requirement for my project, I must use R as statistic tool.
Do you have any suggestion or R script which will support Timeseries model and forecasting for subsets in R?

A: I'm not sure about what you mean, sorry if i'm not in right way. Are you working in Panel Data? is that or just simple subsets you want perform forecasting? Like working with "structural broke" when you crop your data in 2 periods to analyses ?
I had problems to use some packages + ts, so must managed my data like this:
my_ts<- as.numeric(as.character(my_ts$Value1))  % you can subset here, if is a simple subset (not panel data)

then
my_ts<-  ts(my_ts, start = c(1994, 1), end = c(2014, 1), frequency = 1)

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Early splitting husks in walnuts are oilless nuts. They can be recognized by the early husk split and dark pellicle with white nut meat. Below are some images comparing oilless Chandler nuts with 'normal' Chandler nuts from the same tree.
Oilless nuts (bottom left side) have already undergone husksplit, while the unaffected nut (upper right side) is not splitting yet. Don't grab the already split nuts to assess whether nuts have reached packing tissue brown. Photo credit: D. Lightle, 8/26/16.
Oilless Chandler walnuts (top) and unaffected Chandler walnuts (bottom) from the same tree. Photo was taken on 8/26/16. Photo credit: D. Lightle.
At this point in the season, it is important to recognize when you are looking at an oilless nut so that estimates of packing tissue brown (PTB) for ethephon application are not skewed. Oilless nuts should not be considered when surveying for the percentage of PTB. These nuts don't have any value and any dropped nuts can be mowed prior to shaking the main crop so that they do not get mixed in with the higher quality crop.


Y Combinator is one of the first companies to have started a startup funding event, raising a platform for startup owners to come up, train and launch their ideas in front of the selected few investors. While now TechCrunch's Disrupt is merely a month away, eyes are still fixed on the 3rd demo day of the Y Combinator.
Why is Y Combinator Still The Best?
Y Combinator does not just give a chance to the startup companies to make a pitch to the investors and get startup seed funding, it also gives proper training and polishing to the startup ideas and makes it launch ready at the end of 10 weeks.
Instead of making the startups go through the process of making a presentation or send a business proposal right at the beginning. One application form makes the potential, scope and feasibility of the project clear to the experts of Y Combinator.
The founders of the startups selected should then move on to stay at the 'Bay Area,' as decided by Y Combinator.
Though Y Combinator does not truly approve of the term 'boot camp,' the system they have set up does resemble that of a boot camp. The 10 weeks that these startup founders spend at the Bay Area, Y Combinator experts make sure they become fully prepared for the Demo Days. From polishing the product/service to preparing the founding member for the investors' questions and to finally clearing out the feuds between the founding members. The Y Combinator experts think this is one of the most important phase of the startup and if everything is set up clearly now, then the issues that are born in the future can be avoided.
During these 10 weeks, there are a few nights when Y Combinator plans a surprise for the startup founders. They plan a dinner fiesta with intellectual and successful startup founders coming to share their bit of experience and knowledge with these newbies in the town. These casual talks allow the knowledge seekers to grab a lot of practical experience without actually being in that position.
Well these are the D Days all the startup founders have been working for. They find their time and their stage to impress the investors. They also face difficult and ambiguous questions from the investors end.
An app that claims at providing emergency services within 1 minute, Call9, is one that tops the list. It has affiliated the app with approximately 61 nursing homes and has already started working towards its aim, by saving 2 lives in one month.
This app is changing the way customer service training is given to the employees of any company. While even now some company use dozens of papers to train the employees, this app makes things simpler, with a continual reviewing procedure.
In building an app, the designers design an app and the engineers have to build the app by fetching the data separately. Using Zeplin, this process of handing the app from the designers to the developers can be made smooth.
Gigster allows people to hire freelancers for developing or designing an app. While it has already created a hullabaloo in the market, it will take time in finding the true potential of this startup. | We covered Gigster on Space-O here.
The "Amazon Fresh Of Bangladesh," Chaldal allows the people of Bangladesh to order in fresh vegetables through a phone call, app or by using the website. They claim it to be difficult to do such a business in Bangladesh as there is not enough space available and yet this startup is winning hearts at Y Combinator.
Helping the customers find products online, all over in India, RedCarpet allows you to order and pickup their finds from nearby stores. They claim to have "6x revenue growth across the past 4 months," shares TechCrunch.
Many shops claim to give the money back on the purchase of any product, under different circumstances. Their problem is that you have to remind them. In your busy life, where is the time to claim a money back. Paribus does this work for you and sends a money back claim to shops on your behalf.
Working as movers and packers, this app, Lugg helps you in shifting your luggage from one place to another with one single tap. All you need to do is, enter the location from where this luggage needs to be taken, click and send a picture of the luggage in concern. Instantly two packers with a truck of the proper size will be on their way to pick and shift this luggage to the destined place.
Low salaries and high equity–what we and other investors ask of our founders–makes everyone focus on long-term big wins.
Startups are the future of any economy today. Every enterprise that is well-established now, did start as a startup. Potential startup owners sometimes think that there is a need for bucket load of money to even dream of a startup. But this is a mere assumption. Startup events like this can give a boost to great ideas that can shape the future.
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Create a transitional family room and lounge area, with unique architectural features that harmoniously blend the two rooms, while also allowing each space to exude style and personality all its own.
Situated on a pristine twenty acres outside Buffalo, Minnesota, the client aimed to finish the interior in a sophisticated farmhouse style, aspiring for a timeless home that felt lived in from the start. The home was designed so that each room is elegant, but not too formal to feel cozy and comfortable. To achieve this goal, interior designer Brandi Hagen leveraged multiple Heat & Glo direct vent fireplaces throughout the home, heating up each space with sizzling statement walls.
A highlight of the home is the adjoined family room and bar lounge. Separated by a striking brick wall with arched double doorways, the space is anchored by the breathtaking Escape See-Through fireplace.
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The concept of short-term medical coverage sounds like a great idea, but it may not be a great idea on paper. Depending on your situation, this type of short-term solution may cause more pain than you started with. This is due to a number of exceptions and clauses in the way short-term coverage works, which we'll cover.
Who could benefit from short-term health insurance? Those who are in-between jobs, have to wait before their coverage kicks in, aren't eligible for Medicare yet, or have just missed the enrollment period for the year.
Short-term coverage can go into effect the next day, which makes it ideal for those who have an emergency medical issue and need to see a doctor.
Let's learn more about this coverage and how it works.
This question posed for short-term medical coverage delivers no straight answers. Technically, you may get all you need to be covered under a short term plan. If you only need standard checkups and prescription, you may think it's great.
If tragedy strikes and you need major emergency care, then don't place your bets on being covered. This is because short term health insurance doesn't abide by the same rules covered under the Affordable Care Act ($250k-2M maximum). Instead, short term plans can vary wildly, based on the type of care and how much is covered per day.
You may see coverage as little as $1,000 per day, which barely covers minor visits, let alone one that includes a bed, x-rays, tests, and surgery.
Another "maybe" answer to what is covered: preventative health care. Usually, you'll find that most care provided by specialists is limited or excluded. The same goes for prescriptions, as not all prescription types may be covered.
If you are switching from your standard plan to a short term plan, you may or may not need a new doctor. Some doctors are included in the network offered by short-term health insurance. This will be something you'll have to research before signing up.
Also, some short term plans will require you to choose a primary care provider for all non-emergencies. Most will leave it up to you, whether you want a PCP or not, which is appealing to many. As far as specialists, you won't need a PCP to refer you, forcing you into care you cannot afford.
Personal insurance alternatives give a level of flexibility that appeals to many Americans.
There was a pretty big catch for short-term coverage, which was that you would get penalized for using it instead of full coverage. It did not satisfy the federal tax guideline of minimum essential coverage, thus forcing people to pay that penalty.
Now that the government has done away with that, the only other drawback left here is the lack of tax subsidies that ACA members receive. The math may still work out in your favor, though, since short term insurance can cost hundreds less than ACA health plans.
Pre-existing conditions also play a roll in getting short-term coverage. Legally, these insurance plans are held under no such obligation to provide coverage if they deem you too high of a risk. This can range from pregnancy, a birth defect, to everyday allergies.
If you do qualify with a preexisting condition, you may end up paying a higher premium. This sort of defeats the purpose for most wanting to switch in the first place. Paying premiums as high as an ACA plan, but for less coverage and higher deductibles is a raw deal.
For those lucky enough to be in good health and don't work/live under any hazardous conditions, paying for 12 months of covers seems excessive. If you're only going in for the occasional stomach virus, physical, or common prescription, then you're basically using it for a few months at a time.
The fact that you can sign up for coverage and, potentially, use it the next day is a huge draw. Short term plans are offered by a number of insurance providers with various plans and deductible options to choose from. Keep in mind that the cheapest plans will come with deductibles that shoot beyond your average ACA coverage.
The best part is that you can cancel these short term plans anytime without paying a penalty. If you've just made your monthly payment, that money gets returned to you. Change your mind and you can simply apply for a different plan to keep your coverage going.
Yes, being able to cancel your plan and start a new one in a short period of time is great. The catch here is that any care you received under your previous short term health insurance will be considered as preexisting conditions. Most of the time this won't affect your new coverage, as long as the care you received falls into common ailments.
If we're talking about cancer treatments, you will be disappointed to learn that some plans don't cover treatments in your first month. In fact, no treatments for related illnesses will get covered in the first five days. This is not the plan to get on for catastrophic health insurance.
Other potential surprises include inpatient care plans only covering weekday hospitalizations, not weekends. This makes no sense from a patient's perspective. Statistics show that there is a great risk for complications on the weekend. These are things that you have to account for when researching plans.
There is definitely an equal share of pros and cons when it comes to short-term medical coverage. It's not for everyone, but, then again, neither is ACA insurance plans. In fact, most people still can't afford it.
If you want to have the peace of mind, knowing you're covered in case of an emergency, a short-term health plan may work for you. Not everyone needs the same level of coverage, which is why this type of health plan fills a major niche.
If you want to learn more about personalized health coverage, contact us today. At Semel Risk Consultants, we put the "care" back in healthcare.


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Beneath the cover of France's most exquisite vineyards, a city of women defy an army during World War I, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Carousel of Provence....
Deep within the labyrinth of caves that lie below the lush, rolling vineyards of the Champagne region, an underground city of women and children hums with life. Forced to take shelter from the unrelenting onslaught of German shellfire above, the bravest among them venture out to pluck sweet grapes for the harvest. But wine is not the only secret preserved in the cool, dark cellars...
In present day, Rosalyn travels to Champagne to select vintages for her Napa-based employer. Rosalyn doesn't much care for champagne--or France, for that matter. Since the untimely death of her young husband, Rosalyn finds it a challenge to enjoy anything at all. But as she reads through a precious cache of WWI letters and retraces the lives lived in the limestone tunnels, Rosalyn will unravel a mystery hidden for decades...and find a way to savor her own life again, inspired by the hope and defiance of the women who toiled to bring in the grape harvest during the war.
I have always thought WWII was my time but I am coming to realize that WWI was just as intriguing. I love hearing about the history of a place that has always been known for its amazing champagne but has so much more history to learn about.
The letters that were read in the present time bring to light a history story that you would never find in a classroom and makes the WWI era so much more real. The art of writing letters is lost to many with all the present technology but in the time of war that was the only way to send messages of love and support to those who were fighting. I love that people stepped up and wrote to the soldiers that they didn't even know, it proved that humanity was strong even when the world was at war. Love could withstand anything, friendships were formed, and unfortunately, friendships were lost but most of all people cared, they wanted to help in even the smallest way and were willing to do whatever they could to support the soldiers in their times of need.
The present story of Rosalyn was just as important. She was grieving the loss of her husband, working a job that she didn't love, and traveling to a place that she didn't enjoy. In France, she found new friendships, discovered that she did like champagne, and learned that she could be happy again. She also helped a new friend solve the mystery of her ancestry. Rosalyn put herself in positions that were uncomfortable and learned that a little discomfort can have great results. I was excited to see her grow and open her heart up to new friendships.
The Vineyards of Champagne is an amazing historical fiction book with the dual timelines, the wonderful settings, and the amazing characters it is a must-read.
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Bianca Handsome husband—check. Beautiful house—check. Wonderful life...I could never put a check next to this. Through it all, I longed for a different life. With a man I had called my best friend. A man who is not my husband. When the unspeakable happens and I'm left alone, its Mick who is there to pick me up. Mick Not everything is meant to be. Watching the woman who owned my heart start a life with someone else - broke me to the core. But time goes on and I try too. Until one phone call changes both our lives. She could have been taken from me forever. Instead, a tragic accident takes away the only man I thought ever made her happy. When she starts over again, in my city, in my home; sharing slivers of her story with me it's then that I learn not everything is as it appears.
None of this matters though, when I've been given a second chance to prove we're meant to be.
After all, 425 Madison is the perfect place to fall in love.
425 Madison is an amazing place. The tenants are wonderful, the atmosphere says happiness is found here, and the people who visit seem to fall in love and never leave. With each standalone book in this series, I meet a new wonderful couple that come together, love each other, and fight for each other. There is respect, trust, and love in each relationship and even through their issues they seem to know what each other really need.
This is the story of Bianca and Mick. They've known each other since they were young, they were more like sister/brother, but their feelings have always been there. Bianca took a different path and it took her in a direction away from Mick. Yet, she knows that no matter what happens Mick will be there for her and he proves just how much he is there for her when her husband dies. He steps up, protects her, and shows her how wonderful she really is and how a real man treats his woman when she really needs his help.
This is a friends to lovers story and it is written perfectly. Their friendship is never at risk and when they take it a step farther it comes together as it should. Whether you are new to 425 Madison or have read all the books in this series Must Love Forever is a must-read book.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Other Girl and Justice for Sara comes a thrilling psychological drama about a woman who believes she escaped a brutal murder years ago—but does anyone else believe her?
Sienna Scott grew up in the dark shadow of her mother's paranoid delusions. Now, she's returned home to confront her past and the unsolved murder that altered the course of her life.
In her mother's shuttered house, an old fear that has haunted Sienna for years rears its ugly head —that it was she who had been the killer's target that night. And now, with it, a new fear—that the killer not only intended to remedy his past mistake—he's already begun. But are these fears any different from the ones that torment her mother?
As the walls close in, the line between truth and lie, reality and delusion disintegrate. Has Sienna's worst nightmare come true? Or will she unmask a killer and finally prove she may be her mother's look-alike, but she's not her clone?
What a great book. The thrills and suspense are guaranteed to keep you reading while the twists and turns will keep you guessing at what is going to happen next. I loved how easy it was to follow the storyline as it told the story in the present time and the story from the past. The stories twisted together perfectly without missing a step and took the reader on one wonderful, twisted, thrilling ride.
One of my favorite things about Erica Spindler's book is the location that sets her books. I am from the Midwest, right near Rockford, IL, and that is an area that is mentioned in her books often. She talks about places that are familiar to me, things that we are known for (sock monkeys), and towns that are nearby. I love when I read a book and can see where the book is taking place.
I'd recommend picking up your own copy of The Look-Alike and enjoying the ride Erica Spindler takes you on.
The New York Times bestselling authors of The Glass Ocean and The Forgotten Room return with a glorious historical adventure that moves from the dark days of two World Wars to the turbulent years of the 1960s, in which three women with bruised hearts find refuge at Paris' legendary Ritz hotel.
The heiress . . .
The Resistance fighter . . .
The widow . . .
Three women whose fates are joined by one splendid hotel
France, 1914. As war breaks out, Aurelie becomes trapped on the wrong side of the front with her father, Comte Sigismund de Courcelles. When the Germans move into their family's ancestral estate, using it as their headquarters, Aurelie discovers she knows the German Major's aide de camp, Maximilian Von Sternburg. She and the dashing young officer first met during Aurelie's debutante days in Paris. Despite their conflicting loyalties, Aurelie and Max's friendship soon deepens into love, but betrayal will shatter them both, driving Aurelie back to Paris and the Ritz— the home of her estranged American heiress mother, with unexpected consequences.
France, 1942. Raised by her indomitable, free-spirited American grandmother in the glamorous Hotel Ritz, Marguerite "Daisy" Villon remains in Paris with her daughter and husband, a Nazi collaborator, after France falls to Hitler. At first reluctant to put herself and her family at risk to assist her grandmother's Resistance efforts, Daisy agrees to act as a courier for a skilled English forger known only as Legrand, who creates identity papers for Resistance members and Jewish refugees. But as Daisy is drawn ever deeper into Legrand's underground network, committing increasingly audacious acts of resistance for the sake of the country—and the man—she holds dear, she uncovers a devastating secret . . . one that will force her to commit the ultimate betrayal, and to confront at last the shocking circumstances of her own family history.
France, 1964. For Barbara "Babs" Langford, her husband, Kit, was the love of her life. Yet their marriage was haunted by a mysterious woman known only as La Fleur. On Kit's death, American lawyer Andrew "Drew" Bowdoin appears at her door. Hired to find a Resistance fighter turned traitor known as "La Fleur," the investigation has led to Kit Langford. Curious to know more about the enigmatic La Fleur, Babs joins Drew in his search, a journey of discovery that that takes them to Paris and the Ritz—and to unexpected places of the heart. . . .
From three wonderfully talented authors comes a story of three women who live in different times but somehow their stories intertwine. From 1914 we meet Aurelie, who is stuck living with the enemy in her own house while WWI was happening all around her. In 1942 we meet Daisy, who does what she must to keep her family safe during WWII. 1964 introduces us to Babs, who travels to Paris to find answers to her husband's secrets. All three stories have their own paths, all three women are incredibly strong, and all three stories tie together in amazing ways.
I am in awe of how strong Aurelie, Daisy, and Babs are. They are living in times that are not easy, searching for ways to keep their families safe, yet continue to put themselves out there to help others while trying to get a grip on all that life is throwing at them. I kept reading looking for the clues as to how it would all come together and putting the pieces together bit by bit, I did have it mostly figured out before the end.
Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White are all authors that I have read before. Writing as one, there are no gaps in the story and the book flows perfectly from one character to the next. The chapters alternate between the three main characters and are not short, but they are easy to follow. The storyline pulls you into three wonderful eras and the world as it was happening at that time. I could picture the characters and hear their voices, I could see the places they were visiting and living, and I could feel their emotions as their worlds were changed by the lives they were living.
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from __future__ import absolute_import
from __future__ import division
from __future__ import print_function
from __future__ import unicode_literals
import unittest

import numpy as np
from caffe2.proto import caffe2_pb2
from caffe2.python import cnn, core, workspace, test_util

@unittest.skipIf(not workspace.C.has_mkldnn, "Skipping as we do not have mkldnn.")
class TestMKLBasic(test_util.TestCase):
    def testFCSpeed(self):
        # We randomly select a shape to test the speed. Intentionally we
        # test a batch size of 1 since this may be the most frequent use
        # case for MKL during deployment time.
        X = np.random.rand(1, 256, 6, 6).astype(np.float32) - 0.5
        #X = np.random.rand(32, 256*6*6).astype(np.float32) - 0.5
        W = np.random.rand(4096, 9216).astype(np.float32) - 0.5
        b = np.random.rand(4096).astype(np.float32) - 0.5
        mkl_do = core.DeviceOption(caffe2_pb2.MKLDNN)
        # Makes sure that feed works.
        workspace.FeedBlob("X", X)
        workspace.FeedBlob("W", W)
        workspace.FeedBlob("b", b)
        workspace.FeedBlob("X_mkl", X, device_option=mkl_do)
        workspace.FeedBlob("W_mkl", W, device_option=mkl_do)
        workspace.FeedBlob("b_mkl", b, device_option=mkl_do)
        net = core.Net("test")
        # Makes sure that we can run relu.
        net.FC(["X", "W", "b"], "Y")
        net.FC(["X_mkl", "W_mkl", "b_mkl"], "Y_mkl", device_option=mkl_do)

        workspace.CreateNet(net)
        workspace.RunNet(net)
        # makes sure that the results are good.
        np.testing.assert_allclose(
            workspace.FetchBlob("Y"),
            workspace.FetchBlob("Y_mkl"),
            atol=1e-2,
            rtol=1e-2)
        runtime = workspace.BenchmarkNet(net.Proto().name, 1, 100, True)

        print("FC CPU runtime {}, MKL runtime {}.".format(runtime[1], runtime[2]))

    def testConvReluMaxPoolFcSpeed(self):
        # We randomly select a shape to test the speed. Intentionally we
        # test a batch size of 1 since this may be the most frequent use
        # case for MKL during deployment time.
        X = np.random.rand(1, 256, 13, 13).astype(np.float32) - 0.5
        W = np.random.rand(256, 256, 3, 3).astype(np.float32) - 0.5
        b = np.random.rand(256).astype(np.float32) - 0.5

        w_fc = np.random.rand(4096, 9216).astype(np.float32) - 0.5
        b_fc = np.random.rand(4096).astype(np.float32) - 0.5
        mkl_do = core.DeviceOption(caffe2_pb2.MKLDNN)
        # Makes sure that feed works.
        workspace.FeedBlob("X", X)
        workspace.FeedBlob("W", W)
        workspace.FeedBlob("b", b)
        workspace.FeedBlob("w_fc", w_fc)
        workspace.FeedBlob("b_fc", b_fc)
        workspace.FeedBlob("X_mkl", X, device_option=mkl_do)
        workspace.FeedBlob("W_mkl", W, device_option=mkl_do)
        workspace.FeedBlob("b_mkl", b, device_option=mkl_do)
        workspace.FeedBlob("w_fc_mkl", w_fc, device_option=mkl_do)
        workspace.FeedBlob("b_fc_mkl", b_fc, device_option=mkl_do)

        net = core.Net("test")

        net.Conv(["X", "W", "b"], "C", pad=1, stride=1, kernel=3)
        net.Relu("C", "R")
        net.MaxPool("R", "P", stride=2, kernel=3)
        net.FC(["P","w_fc", "b_fc"], "Y")

        net.Conv(["X_mkl", "W_mkl", "b_mkl"], "C_mkl",
                 pad=1, stride=1, kernel=3, device_option=mkl_do)
        net.Relu("C_mkl", "R_mkl", device_option=mkl_do)
        net.MaxPool("R_mkl", "P_mkl",
                 stride=2, kernel=3, device_option=mkl_do)
        net.FC(["P_mkl","w_fc_mkl", "b_fc_mkl"], "Y_mkl", device_option=mkl_do)

        workspace.CreateNet(net)
        workspace.RunNet(net)
        # makes sure that the results are good.
        np.testing.assert_allclose(
            workspace.FetchBlob("Y"),
            workspace.FetchBlob("Y_mkl"),
            atol=1e-2,
            rtol=1e-2)
        runtime = workspace.BenchmarkNet(net.Proto().name, 1, 100, True)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    unittest.main()

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Cempedak Island offers a Robinson Crusoe escape from Singapore
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Sunlight peeked through the windows and the long mosquito nets draped over our bed. We gently stirred before waking up and padding across the bamboo floor to the balcony. Views of a lush forest and the undulating ripples of the sea are laid out before us. In the stillness of the morning, we felt like castaways on a remote tropical island, ala Robinson Crusoe. But for once, reality is better than fantasy — we're comfortably ensconced in a bamboo paradise on the private isle of Cempedak Island.
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The luxury of informality
Its proximity to Bintan may have you thinking it's a mere hop, a skip and a jump away but the journey requires a 45-minute boat ride to Bintan and a one-hour drive to a jetty where we travel another half-an-hour on a speedboat. Upon arrival, we're heartily greeted by the resort's staff — an everyday practice for them to get to know guests.
What distinctively sets Cempedak Island apart is this winning sense of familiarity. The staff takes every effort to remember your name, preferences and habits. Take a buggy ride up to your villa once and your name and room number will be memorised. At the restaurant — the only one on the island — they also remember your dietary preferences, and even your inclination for certain spices. The personalised interactions make up the island's charm, and merges luxury travel and intimate island living seamlessly.
The term 'barefoot luxury' is taken quite literally here. Staff forgo footwear, and encourage us to do the same. Sales and Marketing Manager Jill Agnew kicks off our orientation with these magic words: "Don't feel like you need to dress up. Wear whatever you'd like. You're on your time now."
A quick skim through the site's website reaffirms this — Cempedak Island wants you to think of it as a "friend's island hideaway". You're free to do as you wish. Activities — whether in water or on land — have no set times, and are planned to suit your preferences and the island's weather. Do as you wish; the resort emphasises that there are no rules or reminders. This is most evident in the shared spaces, where there are no restrictions on swimming pool opening hours or bringing your libations into the water.
A barefoot bamboo paradise…
The resort is built entirely from scratch and by hand from alang-alang bamboo with roofs made from Cogon grass for natural ventilation. Founder Andrew Dixon chose bamboo because "it is the most sustainable building material available [that] you can do amazing things with in terms of design."
At over 150 sqm each, these double-storey villas boast two bathrooms, a massive bedroom, and a balcony that overlooks your private plunge pool. Two types of villas are available, granting you either direct beach access or ocean views from atop a hill.
…that forces you to unplug
Cempedak Island is barefoot luxury at its best. Villas are not air-conditioned; an electric ceiling fan and a vaulted ceiling for natural ventilation keep the nights cool. With no television for white noise, there is little to keep you from basking in the solitude, with the exception of WiFi. There are no other shops, restaurants or properties on the island and you won't find a telephone here either; in-room iPads keep you connected to the concierge. Downstairs, you'll find a bluetooth speaker encased in bamboo, no less. Villas are generously spaced within the island for maximum privacy — these are so private and safe that there are no room keys and are left unlocked when you leave. For peace of mind, stash away your belongings in your in-room safe.
A wildlife holiday
All our meal times were shared with Dixon who revealed personal anecdotes of real island living, including Cempedak Island's unique visitors of monkeys and wild boars who swim up to the shore from neighbouring isles. On its own, the island teems with wildlife. A walk through the resort grounds takes you through a rich rainforest, where pangolins dig its own burrows, monitor lizards saunter and ducks wander.
Marine life in Cempedak Island is astonishingly vibrant. Islands nearby are surrounded by coral reef, and brim with sea turtles, stingrays, seahorses, cuttlefish, bat fish, octopus, sweet lips and, occasionally, unusual species of starfish and puffer fish.
With such barefoot luxuries awaiting in Cempedak Island, the isle was made for laidback living. A three-day stay here is enough to feel far removed from everyday life. Our only advice? You're going to want to grab a book or two to keep your days occupied. Leave the reliance on WiFi at home, as it's a superfluous distraction for those looking for a real Crusoe experience.
For reservations, email relax@cempedak.com or head to Cempedak Island's official website.
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This is the beginning of the month of Sivan, the month that will complete the first quarter of the Hebrew year.
This weekend we celebrate Pentecost signifying the glorious display of the fulfilment of the promise of God described in Joel 2: I will pour out my Spirit! There will be a new anointing during this month to release an outpouring of the double portion of His Spirit so we can move forward on our journey with Him in a supernatural realm.
Exodus 19 v 1: in the third month after they left Egypt they came to Sinai.
I decree the completion of the last season and the beginning of a new season. I declare a new strength to our walk, stepping forward out of situations that oppressed us, and from problems that held us back.
Anything that hinders our walk and progress in the purposes God has for us, will be overcome through receiving His Word and following the Spirit. I believe we are moving into a new authority in the word and an increase of the Spirit's power. The word and the Spirit will empower us to move into a greater understanding of our covenant relationship with Him.
His healing presence will remove restrictions, pain and disease in your body in the areas of movement; this is a time to walk! Keep your spirit open for new impartations of healing this month.
Here in the UK we are celebrating the Diamond Jubilee Year of the Queen's Ascension to the throne. As in the natural, so then the spiritual: a new Kingly Anointing will be released leading to a new measure of signs wonders and miracles.
This will also be a time when our ears and eyes need to be open to hear and see the manifest presence of God. Sinai was both a listening and seeing experience: God wants us to listen attentively and see what He is doing. I release an awakened sensitivity for hearing and seeing God with clarity and focus.
The month of Sivan is connected with the tribe of Zebulun; this month will be marked with new opportunity for increase, extension and enlargement. For those involved in business, it will be a time of creativity and innovative ideas springing from the listening and seeing again.
In this month of Sivan, let's move forward with our eye to the future, ready to extend our horizons.


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Top marks for Cyprus bathing waters
By Andria Kades May 20, 2015 February 10, 2016 28 189
By Andria Kades
Cyprus is among the top three countries in the EU with the cleanest beaches scoring 100 per cent, according to a study by the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Tied with Malta and Luxemburg, the results show that all bathing sites in these countries "had excellent water quality" for 2014 and were followed by Greece, Croatia and Germany, which had 97 per cent, 94 per cent and 90 per cent respectively.
Cyprus also topped the charts in last year's report while the cleanliness of EU bathing waters had a 0.5 per cent increase since 2013 to 95 per cent.
"Good bathing water quality is critically important for Europeans. It plays a large role in helping people to plan holidays and leisure activities," the report said.
The results are a compilation of data gathered in 2014 indicating the quality of bathing water expected for this summer.
"I am glad to see that the quality of Europe's bathing waters is consistently very high and continues to improve. It shows that policies work and contribute to our quality of life when they are ambitious, well-defined and well-implemented," EEA Executive Director, Hans Bruyninckx said.
On the other side of the of the scale Romania scored the lowest with 22 per cent of its beaches clean while Albania and Poland were just above with 36 and 56 per cent respectively.
Karmenu Vella, European Commissioner for the Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, said: "At some point we are all tourists, passing some time on the beach. It is obvious that clean and safe bathing waters are important for us to stay healthy and the good news is that bathing waters continue to improve."
There were 21,538 bathing waters identified in Europe in 2014, some 21, 255 of which were in the 28 EU Member States. Switzerland and Albania have also monitored and reported on the quality of their waters.
Local authorities collect water samples at selected bathing sites throughout the bathing season. The samples are then analysed for two types of bacteria, which indicate pollution from sewage or livestock. Polluted water can have impacts on human health, causing stomach upsets and diarrhoea if swallowed.
Depending on the levels of bacteria detected, the bathing water quality is classified as 'excellent', 'good', 'sufficient' or 'poor'.
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Arrival's Eric Heisserer Leads Valiant's SECRET WEAPONS #1
As revealed today at Vulture, Valiant is proud to announce that Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Eric Heisserer, writer of the internationally acclaimed, smash-hit motion picture ARRIVAL, as well as the upcoming HARBINGER and BLOODSHOT feature films from Sony Pictures, will join Harvey Award-nominated artist Raul Allen (Wrath of the Eternal Warrior) with Patricia Martin (Bloodshot Reborn) for SECRET WEAPONS #1 (of 4) – an all-new, Valiant Prestige format limited series starring the much-demanded, super-charged hero Livewire, in June!
The government has dispatched Amanda McKee – the technopath codenamed Livewire – to investigate the ruins of a secret facility formerly run by Toyo Harada, the most powerful telepath on Earth and her former mentor. In his quest for world betterment at any cost, Harada sought out and activated many potential psiots like himself. Those who survived, but whose powers he deemed to have no value to his cause, were hidden away at this installation. But Livewire, having studied Harada's greatest strengths and learned his deepest weaknesses, senses opportunity where he once saw failure. A young girl who can talk to birds… A boy who can make inanimate objects gently glow… To others, these are expensive failures. But, to Livewire, they are secret weapons…in need of a leader. Now, as a mechanized killer called Rexo seeks to draw them out, Livewire and her new team of cadets will be forced to put their powers into action…in ways they never could have imagined…
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"Much like Faith before her, Livewire is a comics icon in the making. She is beloved by fans and adored by creators," said Valiant CEO & Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani. "Finding the right stage for her to shine has been a top priority at Valiant for some time now and, with SECRET WEAPONS, Eric and Raul have crafted something truly special. Not only is this a story quite unlike any Valiant has told to date, but Eric and Raul have created a host of new characters unlike any others in comics. This series is the first step in a long-term plan that will be more than worth the wait, and will have major ramifications for all quarters of the Valiant Universe as we build toward HARBINGER WARS 2 in 2018.
"Without a doubt, Raul is one of the most talented artists in the industry, and every page he sends in leaves jaws on the floor," he added. "Eric – one of the great storytellers anywhere in entertainment today and one of the sweetest people possible – is able to effortlessly jump between mediums with a passion and intensity that is virtually unrivaled. Together they make an amazing team, and we can't wait to share their work with the world."
In addition to his 2017 Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for ARRIVAL, Heisserer has received a host of high-profile awards and nominations for some of the most prominent institutions in entertainment, including the BAFTA Awards, the Writers Guild Awards, the Humanitas Prize, the Critics' Choice Awards, the Broadcast Film Critics Association, the Chicago Film Critics Association, the Austin Film Critics Association, and more. His next projects will include a key role in shaping Valiant's five-film slate of major motion pictures at Sony Pictures as the writer of the upcoming HARBINGER and BLOODSHOT feature films – currently scheduled for release in late 2018.
"My path to Secret Weapons is a bit wonky," said Heisserer. "I started writing for characters like Pete, Faith, Livewire, and Bloodshot in the film adaptations of their stories. When I am given the opportunity to translate a property to screen, it's like adopting someone else's child for a while. I put in my time, try to respect all the hard work of the original authors, and sooner or later I'm on my way.
"The Valiant characters were different, especially Livewire. I kept thinking about her, long after my official writing services were complete. I wanted back into that world. I had crazy ideas for her powers, and the hard choices ahead of her. So, I asked to build a new book for Valiant, with a new group of faces, all led by Amanda. To my relief, Dinesh and Warren said yes.
"Of all the writing I've done in the last year, my heart is most in SECRET WEAPONS and its collection of freaks, misfits, and outcasts. And I think a story of a woman who's shouldered such great burdens, now trying to rescue some lost souls and form a surrogate family, may be one of the most emotional stories I've put to paper.
"And where this story goes? Oh man, buckle up."
On June 28th, 2017 Oscar nominee Eric Heisserer and visionary artist Raul Allen follow in the footsteps of HARBINGER and FAITH to forge a new vision of 21st century superheroes as Livewire steps to the fore with an all-new team of heroes in the waiting, only in SECRET WEAPONS #1 (of 4) – coming soon to a comic shop near you!
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Philosophical classic. Workings of the mind.
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The collected letter and essays of the famous philosopher
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Can Karo syrup help treat constipation?
Constipation occurs when someone experiences difficulty while passing stools. Karo is a brand of corn syrup that serves as a popular home remedy for constipation. However, is it safe and effective?
In this article, we examine the use of Karo syrup as a constipation remedy for adults and children. There are a few different types of Karo syrup, but the main type in this article is regular corn syrup rather than light or dark corn syrup.
Karo is a type of corn syrup that has a laxative effect.
People mainly use Karo syrup in recipes to keep food moist and prevent sugar crystallization.
Karo syrup is a commercial corn syrup derived from the starch of maize.
Corn syrup is an old home remedy for constipation. It has a laxative effect due to the action of corn syrup in the intestines.
Certain sugar proteins in corn syrup help to lock moisture into stools. Dietitians recommend including soluble fiber in the diet for similar reasons.
This moisture keeps stools from drying out and compacting. The syrup can help speed up the time it takes for stool to pass from the colon.
At the turn of the century, dark corn syrup often helped to achieve this laxative effect, as it contained a larger number of these proteins when compared to other types.
However, the dark corn syrup of today has important structural differences to the corn syrup at the turn of the century. As a result, it may not be as effective in treating constipation. This is why people nowadays use a regular corn syrup, such as Karo.
People seeking organic ingredients should not use Karo syrup to treat constipation, as manufacturers of these products make them from genetically modified corn.
Is Karo syrup safe for young children?
Some healthcare professionals recommend feeding infants Karo syrup to prevent or treat constipation.
However, corn syrup is not sterile. As a result, they might contain harmful levels of bacteria called Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum). These bacteria can cause a rare and sometimes fatal illness called botulism.
Karo syrup may also increase the risk of dental cavities developing in older infants. As such, the syrup is not suitable for children.
On top of any health risks, infants often do not require active treatment for constipation.
Preventing and treating constipation in infants is often as simple as making small dietary changes. Adding more fresh fruit or fiber-rich foods to the newborn diet is often enough to soften the stool.
One simple remedy is to give infants 1 ounce of apple or pear juice per day for about the first 4 months of life. Increasing the intake of nutrtious fluids and avoiding cow's milk may also be helpful for older infants.
A glycerin suppository may sometimes help constipation relief in young children. If symptoms persist despite home management and treatment, seek medical advice and treatment from a qualified professional.
What should an infant's bowel habits be like?
Bowel habits can vary greatly between young children.
Infants normally empty their bowels once a day and sometimes after every meal. An infant might also go days without a single bowel movement.
There is generally no cause for concern as long as the child is still eating and gaining weight.
Solid, hardened poop can mean that the infant is constipated, however, and may require treatment or a qualified medical opinion.
For a more in-depth look at home remedies for constipation, click here.
Adding fiber to the diet is recommended for infants, children, and adults.
Constipation is a common but highly treatable health problem.
While Karo syrup is a good option for adults, other remedies are safer for children.
While medications and laxatives are available for people with severe or chronic constipation, people may prefer to manage the condition with lifestyle and dietary changes before taking medication.
While these can all be effective measures, a balanced, diet and active lifestyle are the best methods of ensuring smooth digestive processes and avoiding constipation.
Constipation is difficulty passing stools, and people have long used Karo regular corn syrup to promote the smoother passing of stools.
Certain proteins in Karo syrups have a laxative effect. However, they are a genetically modified (GM) food and would not be suitable for people who choose a non-GM diet.
Karo syrup is also unsterilized, meaning that it contains bacteria that can cause botulism in younger children and infants. As a result, people should find alternative ways to stimulate laxative action.
This can be as simple as minor dietary adjustments.
Are there other brands of corn syrup that have the same effect as Karo?
Karo is a brand of corn syrup made from the starch of corn. There are many other brands available.
Johnson, Jon. "Can Karo syrup help treat constipation?." Medical News Today. MediLexicon, Intl., 10 Oct. 2018. Web.


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Venice's Canal Turns Crystal Clear During Coronavirus Quarantine
By Jessica Stewart on March 19, 2020
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It's been a difficult 12 months for Venice. With record floods in November, the city was already in recovery mode when the coronavirus began its grip on Italy in late February. As of March 18, the Veneto region, where Venice is located, has the third most cases of coronavirus in the country with over 3,200 positive cases and nearly 100 deaths. But as the country remains on lockdown in an effort to force social distancing, something interesting is happening in the city. For the first time in recent memory, Venice's canals are crystal clear and wildlife is returning to the waters.
As more people stay indoors, and off the waterways, locals are seeing the effects that their daily activity has on the environment. To put things into perspective, each year Venice sees an average of 26 million to 30 million people per year. March is typically the start of the tourism season, with people pouring into the city on large cruise ships and using private water taxis, public ferries, and gondolas to make their way around. Add to that the local boat traffic, which includes ambulances, police, and delivery boats, and you can imagine how crowded things get.
Venice hasn't seen clear canal water in a very long time. Dolphins showing up too. Nature just hit the reset button on us pic.twitter.com/RzqOq8ftCj
— Gianluca De Santis (@b8taFPS) March 17, 2020
All of this boat traffic causes the canals' sediment to stir up and give the water its murky appearance. The activity also doesn't allow for fish and other marine life to swim without disruption. But now images coming out of Venice have shown that, in just a few short weeks, nature is reemerging. Fish and swans are swimming freely in the canals now that they don't have to compete with the overwhelming human traffic.
This trend is actually noticeable throughout Italy, where people have viewed dolphins swimming close to the shoreline, wild boar roaming about small towns, and ducks enjoying a bath in Roman fountains. Even the air quality has improved across the country due to people staying off the roads and industrial factories closing their doors.
At a time when Italy is facing enormous hardship, these signs of nature are bringing a smile to people's faces. "Nature resumes its life….how beautiful," commented Maria Lanaro in the Venezia Pulita Facebook group, which has been sharing photos and videos of the transformation.
With Venice under lockdown due to the coronavirus, locals are seeing a transformation in the environment.
La natura si riprende I suoi spazi #venice #life #fish #canal #clearwater #nature #urbanwildlife #resilience pic.twitter.com/jsPDW3I7Lx
— Venezia Pulita / Clean Venice (@VeneziaPulita) March 10, 2020
After a week of lockdown… The canals in Venice are all clear and full of fishes. Kinda gives you the idea what will happen to Earth without Humans! pic.twitter.com/FVc7N8vmty
— TheSpaceAcademy.org✨🔭 (@ThespaceAcad) March 17, 2020
Yes just like the original post clearly states. But dolphins are still in Venice, as the governor posted this video today. pic.twitter.com/NIP1eShYjR
This trend is actually spreading throughout Italy as people stay home, allowing wildlife to thrive.
Boars in the middle of my hometown, dolphins in the port of Cagliari, ducks in the fountains in Rome, Venice canals have now clean water full of fishes. Air pollution dropped. Nature is reclaiming its spaces during quarantine in Italy. #COVID19 #COVIDー19 pic.twitter.com/dr6QILfF9V
— Francesco Delrio (@Cosodelirante) March 15, 2020
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Neptune Facts – Fascinating Facts About Neptune
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Neptune like Uranus is primarily composed of rock and ices. Hence Neptune and Uranus are considered as ice giants.
Dark spots similar to the Great Red Spot on Jupiter, exists on Neptune. These are areas of high atmospheric pressure that forces methane gas clouds high up into the atmosphere, appearing like cirrus or thin, whispy clouds on Earth.
Unlike the Great Red Spot, dark spots on Neptune disappear and reappear on different parts of the planet.
Neptune has the second largest gravity of any planet in the solar system, only after Jupiter.
Triton is the largest moon orbiting Neptune. It was discovered just 17 days after Neptune itself was discovered.
Though Neptune has huge size, the gravity on Neptune is similar to that on Earth.
Neptune after its discovery was referred to as "the planet exterior to Uranus", or more commonly "Le Verrier's planet", after the man who discovered it, Urban Le Verrier.
On Neptune, high noon is no brighter than the last few moments of sunset on Earth.
Neptune is named after the Roman god of the sea.
Neptune was first observed in 1846, by using mathematical predictions. It is not visible to the naked eye.
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Valve อัพเดต DotA2 ครั้งใหญ่โดยการที่เปิดฟรีให้ทุกคนสามารถเข้าโหลดเล่นได้โดยไม่ต้องมีคีย์ และมาพร้อมร้านค้าแต่งกายของตัว DotA2 ของท่าน!!
– Enabled Ogre Magi in Captain?s Mode.
– Ogre Magi: Fixed Bloodlust autocast interrupting your TP scroll.
– Ogre Magi: Fixed Multicast Fireblast not extending the stun duration.
– Ogre Magi: Fixed Bloodlust being castable on magic immune units.
– Ogre Magi: Fixed Bloodlust Multicast being used up by couriers.
– Ogre Magi: Fixed Fireblast Mutlicast stopping if you die while it is multicast.
– Outworld Destroyer: Fixed Arcane Orb not working on Illusions recently.
– Fixed losses and abandons not showing correctly on your own profile.
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– Fixed bug where bots would run out of their base immediately after teleporting to it.
– Fixed bug that could cause bots to prioritize a temporarily invalid unit (nightmared, reincarnating, etc) over one that is currently valid.
– Fixed case where bots would prioritize other desires over picking up Aegis/Cheese/Rapier.
– Fixed a number of bugs that could cause bots to get stuck near Roshan.
– Easier and Easy bots will now have ability usage lockouts where they?re periodically unable to use items and abilities.
– Fixed bug where passive bots would get stuck trying to ward.
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Q: ReactJS Route Components/Render I created a simple booking app with  3 files, App.js, Booked.js (1st child) and Details.js (2nd child)
I'm trying to access App.js to delete a data using the 2nd child(Detail.js) but I can't proceed because it throws me an error of

"TypeError: Cannot read property 'state' of undefined"

Whenever I try to add function to a Route Component to access App.js
This is the main page
https://i.stack.imgur.com/4PrM8.png
When I click the data which is in Booked.js i get redirected to Details.js to view the specific data https://i.stack.imgur.com/H2EnL.png
Using this code, a Route with component works
<Route path="/details" component={Details} />

But after adding a function gives me an error
<Route path="/details" component={ () => <Details delBook={this.delBook} /> } />

or
<Route path="/details" render={()=><Details delBook={this.delBook}/>}/>

Link in Booking.js
 <Link
  to={{
  pathname: "/details",
  state: {
  id: booking.id,
  fname: booking.fname,
  lname: booking.lname,
  email: booking.email,
  ddate: booking.ddate,
  ttime: booking.ttime
  }
  }}
  key={booking.id}
  style={linkStyle}>

In Details.js where the error throws.
 state = {
    id: this.props.location.state.id,
    fname:  this.props.location.state.fname,
    lname:  this.props.location.state.lname,
    email: this.props.location.state.email,
    ddate: this.props.location.state.ddate,
    ttime: this.props.location.state.ttime,
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Can someone help and explain why is this happening ?
Any solution or alternatives ?
TIA!

A: You need to bind this when passing it as a prop. Also it's a good idea to pass the router's props as well:
<Route path="/details" component={ (routerProps) => <Details delBook={this.delBook.bind(this)} {...routerProps} />  } />

Also in Details.js you should use props directly, instead from this:
class Details extends React.Component {
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    super(props);

    this.state = {
      id: props.location.state.id,
      fname: props.location.state.fname,
      lname: props.location.state.lname,
      email: props.location.state.email,
      ddate: props.location.state.ddate,
      ttime: props.location.state.ttime
    };
  }
}


There is ample free parking at East Brighton Golf Club. Visitors are welcome to use the practice range, practice bunker chipping area, indoor and outdoor nets and putting green.
Our Halfway House between the 9th green and 10th tee is envied by many visitors. Enjoy a hot or cold snack and relax taking in the wonderful views over the course and out to sea. There are Ladies and Gents rest rrom facilities adjacent to the Halfway House.
Our Gents and Ladies locker rooms are modern and spacious with excellent showers. Offering all you would expect to freshen up after your round.
The 19th is a relaxing space to enjoy our great ales and bar snacks after or before your round. Societies can also book our 60 seat Dining Room or Oak panelled Function Room for their breakfasts, luncheons and dinners.


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Tag: Brexit
At least in rhetoric, Boris Johnson is hailing a dubious era of investment in England's Northern hemisphere. Not unlike all those politicians that have gone before him, he has promised to splash out on education, the NHS and Northern transport, pledging a Northern Powerhouse Rail modelled on London's Crossrail. He's stated his intent to preserve and restore British Steel, a dominant force in the North East's economy, while also turning Teesport into a 'free port' – thus gifting it with preferential trading arrangements. He's even thrown in a commitment to improving provision for special needs education, which will give a small lifeline to local constituencies such as Durham, who earlier this year expressed a 'debt crisis in SEND provision' to the tune of £5.6 million.
These are hardly the dramatic bailouts the region would hope for: though they look like massive giveaways when compared with the stinginess of governments prior.
By conveniently rediscovering the Tories' 'magic money tree' and pledging to divert a substantial chunk of it across Northern England, while making tangible commitments to a No-Deal Exit, Boris is doing something genius. He is appealing directly to the region's staunch Lexiteers: left-wingers who want Brexit but rely heavily on public services. If austerity was the only thing keeping many Northern Labour strongholds semi-resistant to Conservative rule, Boris's unorthodox political approach – and frank borrowing of long-held Labour manifesto pledges – may just clinch their support.
Of course, many other politicians, such as George Osborne, have made similarly blasé commitments which have failed to materialise. But Boris knows it's different this time because of Brexit. Fed up with Labour's lack of clarity on the issue – among the fact that all-but-one North Eastern constituency voted to Leave in 2016 – the region is perfect breeding ground for Boris's new, patriotic, spend-heavy Brexit Britain. While the 'Boris Bounce' seemed muted in the Brecon by election, its impact in the North East is untested but guaranteed. This is mainly because of the region's specific dynamics: high suicide rates, high unemployment figures, low immigration, a dominant age demographic between 40-55, a propensity to have voted Brexit and a history of voting Labour. Many Northern Labour MPs now fear a general election precisely because they know they might get turfed out. It doesn't matter that Boris's promises are most likely bluster and will damage the North East in the long-run. All he needs is to get his no-deal over the line.
In reality, Boris's entire strategy will serve only to destroy the limited infrastructure the North of England has. The Confederation of British Industry has explicitly warned that the North-East will be hardest hit by a No-Deal Brexit because of the threats to its manufacturing industries and the region's reliance on the EU as an export market. Bridget Philipson, Labour MP for Houghton and Sunderland South, recently tweeted a snapshot of the economic damage no-deal would inflict on her constituency – regardless of the spending Boris has pledged. She said: 'Brexit will not make Sunderland richer, more equal or more free. Around 60% of our exports go to the EU and, on a per job basis, we export more into the EU than any other British City.' Later, she added: 'Johnson wants my city and my constituents to pay the price for him to stay in Downing Street. A No-Deal Brexit was hardly mentioned back in 2016, but it will wipe out jobs and industry.'
So, then, as Boris continues to make waves up North, by showcasing his devout commitment to anti-austerity, a Brexit that 'works for everyone' and the burgeoning potential of the 'powerhouse of the North', he sacrifices ever more livelihoods for his own political gain. Who knows what the result of that will be?
Posted on 4th Aug 2019 24th Oct 2019 Author Sarah BurgessCategories Brexit, PoliticsTags Boris Johnson, Brexit, North-East, Northern Powerhouse, PoliticsLeave a comment on You can't deny it – Boris Johnson is making waves up North
I've got no problem with a People's Vote campaign – just the campaigners
Last weekend was a biggie for Remainers: and didn't the whole world know it.
A petition demanding the revocation of Article 50 – the process by which any country should wish to leave the European Union – gained enormous traction on national and social media; and a People's Vote March raged through Central London demanding Brexit 'be put back to the people.'
Admittedly, there's nothing anti-democratic about a People's Vote. It's a feasible solution for breaking the Brexit deadlock once indicative votes have revealed which EU-exit route appears the most advantageous. But as a vehicle through which to overturn Brexit in its entirety? That's anti-democratic.
It all boils down to an issue with the campaigners themselves. They've hijacked the People's Vote as a bid for Remain rather than an opportunity to validate the initial result – and in doing so, they're refusing to acknowledge the democratic will of half the population. And in doing that, they turn over that same half-population to the hands of Nigel Farage, Boris Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg.
Initially, I hated Brexit. Why would my constituency, Gateshead, which relies on the EU for infrastructure investment, bite off the hand that feeds them?
But then I came to understand something that none of the People's Vote Campaigners (PVCs) seem willing to grasp. A Leave vote might well have been disastrous, but it worked in making a statement. Though the PVCs may brand Leave-voters as political illiterates operating under the puppeteer-hand of the 'far-right', they can't deny that they've definitely grabbed the attention of negligent governments and an over-mighty City service sector; who, for their part, appear callously oblivious to bitter regional divides.
It sounds very dramatic – but the reasoning is fair enough. That's why I can't quite wage war on Brexit the same way the PVCs have; and why I'm getting sick of sanctimonious marchers who think they're doing the country an ounce of good by giving up their Saturday to wave around some cardboard.
Still, I'm fully aware that the North East is better off in the EU than outside of it. Left to the government alone, the North East will starve. The Confederation of British Industry has already bemoaned the scale of economic loss the region would be exposed to under a disorderly EU departure. But it's really saying something when, despite knowing all this, people are still willing to make such a huge sacrifice to have their decision heard and implemented (with very few people who voted Leave actually changing their minds, regardless of what PVC-sponsored YouGov polls tell you).
Quite frankly, the People's Vote campaign has become a self-sabotaging mess. Rather than argue, reasonably and democratically, for retention of reformed EU membership in order to enhance regional prosperity, level out national inequalities and hold a clearly-delusional government to account (you know, things which might actually persuade people to change their minds) – the selling point of the People's Vote appears to be an immediate return to the status quo. The very thing that everyone voted against.
From up here – the status quo looks like a situation where affluent Southerners retain easy access to their continental homes, regain the £10,000 in value knocked off their London-properties, and avoid those inconvenient strikes on the Eurostar. But in that scenario, the North-East still receives no cultural funding or infrastructure investment, and former mining communities continue to be left to their own devices with minimal revenue support-grants from the government.
Nowhere is this alliance between the PVCs and well-off clearer than in the selection of allies they have chosen to champion their cause: Anna Soubry, Sarah Wollaston, Justine Greening, Dominic Grieve and Michael Heseltine – all Conservative (or formerly Conservative) MPs that have willingly supported austerity.
These are individuals that have consciously, in part, manufactured the divide that now exists between London and its peripheries. So, how are they supposed to fix it? Their love for the EU, weirdly enough, doesn't outweigh the damage their party has waged on its own people. There's something particularly disturbing in the way Michael Heseltine, former front-man to Thatcher, noted in his PV March speech that Maggie would be turning in her grave if she were alive to witness Brexit. Everyone cheered in response. Does that mean we now remember her as a sagacious Europhile, more so than as the architect of devastation in the very places that voted to Leave…?
And then, there's the genuinely unforgivable assumption by PVCs that young people unanimously voted to Remain – with the consequence that non-university educated electors have been virtually ignored.
The PVC's youth contingent is exclusively represented by young people of Our Future Our Choice and For Our Future's Sake (OFOC and FFS). Unfortunately, while they might be eloquent and informed, both groups are hopelessly metropolitan organisations that claim, incorrectly, to speak for 'young people' as though they were one, singular, homogeneous, degree-level-educated and Erasmus-appreciating mass. Which, as we all know, they aren't.
And rather than reach out to older people in deprived areas, who have seen their communities disintegrate around them – and have been led to believe this stems from immigration and open borders rather than by governmental neglect – the PVCs have paraded snobbish placards around the streets of London: taunting half of the electorate with tasteless witticisms that seem to suggest their bigoted stupidity.
One such placard boasted: '52% Pride and Prejudice; 48% Sense and Sensibility'. Hmm, maybe take a look in the mirror?
Labour MPs, for one thing, should not give into the PVC's demands, but embrace what their constituents asked for (and with that I nod my hat to Emma Lewell-Buck, MP for South Shields). With a support base of which almost 70% voted to Leave, Labour's proposal of retaining access to the customs union and 'close alignment with the single market' is the best option to pursue, lest they risk further entrenching a toxic national divide which is in nobody's interests to perpetuate.
Ultimately, a People's Vote should be a free-vote: where consensus from all sides of the political spectrum can be found regarding how to leave the EU. Currently, however, its proponents are damaging its credibility by way of their obstinate elitism – those same traits they so fervidly criticise when found among Brexiteers. And for that reason, the PVCs will never have my support. Not that they want it, anyway.
Posted on 27th Mar 2019 24th Oct 2019 Author Sarah BurgessCategories Brexit, PoliticsTags Brexit, North-East England, People's Vote, People's Vote March, Politics, Revoke Article 50 PetitionLeave a comment on I've got no problem with a People's Vote campaign – just the campaigners
Brexit might just be a productive disaster
Two nights ago, in a widely-acknowledged 'blame game', Theresa May backhandedly suggested MPs were at fault for the Brexit stalemate – and that she alone shares the public's 'frustration'. The day after, Leader of the House Andrea Leadsom, in her well-publicised feud with John Bercow, criticised the Speaker for telling Tory MP Sir Peter Bottomley to 'grow up' as he loudly heckled Labour MP John Cryer – who dubbed Theresa May's performance the night before as 'one of the most contemptuous statements I've ever heard'. This came on the back of news that opposition leader, Jeremy Corbyn, stormed out of a cross-party meeting because Chuka Umunna, The Independent Group's standing representative, was present when, in matter of fact, 'he wasn't a real party leader.'
This begs the question: are we right to feel totally pessimistic at the current state of affairs in our deeply divided political system? Are we right to despair at the hopeless cadre of our floundering leaders? The answer is yes and no. While it's depressingly true that inequality is at its worst level for decades, public trust in political leadership is all-but-absent, regional prosperity is non-existent and nothing seems likely to change any time soon, it's also the case that this fiasco could be exactly what Max Weber termed a 'productive disaster'.
As a prospective political candidate that failed to get elected, Weber spent ages poring over German parliamentary systems. He was writing in the early 1900s – just before European affairs were about to take a nasty turn – and identified the most important feature of modern politics: that of perpetual conflict and struggle.
Instead of viewing politics as the profession of idealistic peace-keeping, he recognised that it is precisely because of the impossibility of total peace and prosperity that parliament can nurture and elevate genuine talent. Crisis, believe it or not, gives people a chance to shine and become creative, charismatic individuals (as well as weeding out the ones who haven't got what it takes).
Most importantly – and nobody can deny this – Weber argued that political conflict is the only thing which keeps citizens politically educated and engaged: preventing individual liberty from being buried under unaccountable civil service bureaucracies (who do everything secretly, under the guise of specialised 'officialdom'). The 2016 EU referendum, as we know, boasted an unprecedented turnout of 72.2% – with 33.6 million exercising their right to vote. In effect: Brexit has, for all the wrong reasons, forced us to become politically literate, and awoken us from our passivity.
Weber's beef back in 1900s Germany was with Otto von Bismarck and the Kaiser: two Prussian Conservative leaders that had reduced parliament to bureaucratic shells – quashing all diversity of opinion and the space for new leaders to rise and gain prominence. Their mess-ups, unbelievably, caused even more grief than Brexit (like a World War).
Weber recognised the cynicism of his line of reasoning, but decided that WW1, in many respects, was an opportunity. The horrible, crushing defeat by the Allies – though awful for German citizens who had been humiliated on the international stage – killed off the Emperor's uselessly bureaucratic rule, giving parliament a chance to assume greater power and dictate policy. It also afforded citizens opportunity to become a 'nation of masters': this being a people who cared about their political destiny and strove to shape it.
Weirdly enough, the model for Weber's theory of 'charismatic leadership' was William Ewart Gladstone. Liberal British parliamentarian for over 60 years, and many-times over British Prime Minister, his proto-populist campaigns of the late 19th century rallied his electorate round to his cause – whatever that may be – and stopped the stagnation of parliament, society and culture in general.
By constantly changing tack – whether it be quitting the Conservative Party only to attack it from opposition benches, or crusading against Irish Home Rule and then crusading for Home Rule – Gladstone kept the political landscape alight with passion, persuasion and public engagement. His ability to flexibly bend towards voter sentiment was not seen as disingenuous tactlessness, but strength of his virtues as a parliamentarian.
Contrast the era of Gladstonianism with stagnating, rigidly adversarial political parties of 21st century Britain, beset with pointless in-fighting and a tendency to become bogged down by dogma, discipline and technicalities rather than national interest and voter opinion – something both parties are guilty of.
But already, we're starting to see elements of Weber's back-against-the-wall productivity coming to the fore.
We know that it is likely Theresa May will resign should her deal be defeated again, or possibly even before; and already, we know that scores of Labour MPs are unhappy with the Party's current leadership. Tom Watson has delivered an urgent warning to Jeremy Corbyn to 'reach out to all wings of the party' or risk further alienation and even more defections to The Independent Group, while many other Northern and Midland Labour MPs feel the front-bench's commitment to a second referendum is a betrayal of voter trust and direction. Emma Lewell-Buck was among a group of defiant Labour MPs that ignored Corbyn's whip to abstain in a second referendum vote, already showing greater independence and a nascent disintegration of overly-partisan structures.
To many, this breakdown of traditional party-political edifices is worrying: but it is also an episode that history will look favourably upon. If through all this tired Brexit haze and broken-record rhetoric emerges new talent, new ideas, new opportunities and new thinking (and even if all of it goes to nothing and we end up with a second referendum and or a revocation of Article 50), you can best believe that people will, ultimately, somehow somewhere, be intellectually better off for it. In other words – let's embrace Brexit, embrace radical change and embrace an historic recasting of an out-of-date political landscape.
Posted on 22nd Mar 2019 2nd Sep 2019 Author Sarah BurgessCategories Brexit, PoliticsTags Brexit, History, Jeremy Corbyn, Max Weber, Political Thought, PoliticsLeave a comment on Brexit might just be a productive disaster


The UK´s Prince Charles visited the IT Sligo site yesterday on an unrelated visit.
Trojan Battery, manufacturer of deep-cycle lead acid batteries, has announced that it is expanding its research and development capabilities with a new facility in Sligo, Ireland.
The facility will be known as Trojan Battery Ireland Ltd, and will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trojan Battery Co. The R&D centre will be charged with exploring advanced material additives and fundamental electrochemistry to help advance the company's storage technology. The company states that it hopes the R&D centre will help it introduce "ground-breaking advancements" to the market quicker.
"Establishing the Sligo facility is a key step in expanding Trojan's R&D activities, and will strengthen our ability to remain on the cutting edge of battery technology research"," said Gordon Beckley, senior vice president of engineering and quality assurance for Trojan Battery.
Trojan Battery has employed two dedicated research scientists to manage various projects at the Sligo R&D factory.
In an interview with PV-Tech Storage at last year´s Intersolar Europe trade show, the battery marker claimed that its newly-developed 'Smart Carbon' technology could help improve the cycle life of lead acid batteries by as much as 15%, of particular interest for partial state of charging applications typically required by renewables.
Trojan expects the location of the R&D facility to help expand its European OEM business, as well as provide better support for its European customers.The new R&D facility will be located on the campus of the Institute of Technology in Sligo (IT Sligo). Niall McEvoy, head of innovation at IT Sligo welcomed the addition of Trojan Battery, saying that its residency would enable it access to "some of the world's most advanced R&D capabilities available".


Things were a little wild for the last two weeks, and in case you missed it, I got back on the PCT, if even for a brief period of time.
I was able to hike another 100 miles of the trail, spend time in the woods with my husband, and meet up with people I hadn't seen since the desert portion. My return coincided with the PCTA Trail Days event in Cascade Locks, where many hikers decided to skip large areas in order to attend.
Here I saw old friends like fellow hikers Asiago, After Burners, and Giggs, meet the friends Evan had made in my absence: Totes, Optimistic Turtle, and Brown, and be reunited with the trail family I left behind in Medford: Boxes & Dory.
Look at all these weirdos.
I broke my own personal hiking record twice in this stretch; my previous being 23.5 miles in a day. I did a 25-mile day and a 28.5-mile day, then I did three 20-mile days, which were far more than my previous average. Towards the end of my stretch–although my muscles and joints ached–I had begun to feel very strong. I had reached a level of fitness where I could quickly hike up a steep hill for miles while wearing a heavy pack and not stop once for a break. Two evenings in a row I pulled 4 mph to get to camp by 6.
And yet, the powers that be decided it wasn't my time to be there. Within a few days of being out there the rash that put me off trail in Medford reared its ugly head again. I've realized now that it has nothing to do with latex, adhesive, or anything like that. It's a heat rash, it has to be. My feet get so stupidly hot when I hike I could probably cook eggs on them, and the backs of my ankles receive a lot of abuse when I walk. So it's only logical that those pores would become blocked and create a blistered rash. I was very careful while tending them this time around and I avoided infection, but Evan and I made the decision when we reached Trout Lake that I should stop while I'm ahead and save the trail for another year.
It was, apparently, also Evan's time to stop hiking as well. His reasons are his own, but it came to the point that he wasn't enjoying himself anymore and even reaching Canada wasn't worth it at this point.
Oh, and our bank account also demanded us to stop. So there's that.
And there it is. The actual end to our hike has happened. We're currently situated in the Seattle-area in the care of a friend, trying to figure out our next steps. I hope to start pulling in commissions, find a seasonal job, and maybe move to Portland this winter if an opportunity pans out for me.
I did manage to get some drawings done in that 100 miles, so patrons can expect those shortly!
Otherwise, expect comics, drawings, and my general presence in the future!
Anyone have any Seattle recommendations for a nature and comics nerd like me? That's bus accessible please, losers like me don't know how to drive.


There was really just one day of doubt. On March 12, cornerback Aqib Talib signed with the Patriots' direct rival for AFC supremacy, the Denver Broncos. But on March 13, the Pats responded with a megaphone, shouting to the rest of the league that Darrelle Revis was still the best corner in the game.
The New England defense is expected to be much improved with Revis in tow and with Vince Wilfork and Jerod Mayo both returning from injury. The offense is expected to remain elite as well, with Tom Brady under center for his 15th NFL season. Though Brady was working with a number of inexperienced receivers last season and with his main target, Rob Gronkowski, banged up for the majority of the season, the Pats still averaged the third most points per game in the NFL at 27.8.
Well, Wake is 32-years-old now and Miami hasn't made the playoffs since the former Canadian Football League defensive player of the year signed a deal with the Dolphins in 2009. Make no mistake, however. Wake is still a dominant force, making the Pro Bowl in three of the past four years. The Patriots will again have to pay particular attention to the defensive end on Sunday, particularly with their offensive line in flux after the trade of Logan Mankins.
It will surely be a long afternoon for the New England O-line no matter what as they must adjust to the baking, Miami heat. The forecast in Miami Gardens Sunday calls for an 89 degree day with 75 percent humidity and scattered thunder storms. The Pats left for Florida a day early this week, seemingly to get adjusted to the heat.
No doubt, Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill wants to get off to a strong start in 2014. The former Texas A&M star has flashed signs of greatness in his first two years in the league but – as much as it can in lax Miami – the pressure is on him to take the next step. The Fins want to reach the postseason for the first time since 2008 (their only playoff appearance of the past 12 years) and there have been small improvements year-to-year as they have gone from 7-9 in Tannehill's rookie season to 8-8 last year. Tannehill doubled his touchdown total from 12 to 24 from 2012 to 2013 but his interception total climbed as well, from 13 to 17.
It will be interesting to see how much pressure the Patriots will put on Tannehill in the season opener as the Dolphins have, literally, an entirely new offensive line. According to the Palm Beach Post, Miami will be the first NFL team in 10 years to have five new starters on the offensive line.
Much of the off-season banter has been centered around Darrelle Revis and – as always – Tom Brady. But there are several players on the Patriots roster that are poised to flip the talk in their direction.
Defensive end Chandler Jones was somewhat snubbed last year in his quest to land on the AFC Pro Bowl roster, but in his third year, and with Revis now in the secondary, there's reason to believe his numbers could jump once again. Jones had six sacks in his rookie year of 2012 and bumped that number up to 11.5 last season. His tackle total also climbed from 24 to 40.
Slot receiver Danny Amendola could also have a breakthrough season. While many Patriots fans are still bitter about the team's decision to go after Amendola over Wes Welker, it's important to remember that when Amendola was relatively healthy last season that he did produce. In fact, Amendola's three 100-plus yard receiving games last season were the most of his career in a single season. With Welker suspended for four games to start the season and his career looking as though it's coming to a close, a big start to 2014 for Amendola could help convert a few people around here.


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Пневматичні виконавчі механізми (ПВМ). Поділяються на мембранні і поршневі.
У мембранному виконавчому механізмі переміщення вихідного штока в одному напрямі створюється тиском стислого повітря в мембранній порожнині, а в іншому — силою стислої пружини (пружинні мембранні виконавчі механізми). Ці механізми мають вихідний шток з поворотно-поступальним рухом, як правило, конструктивно пов'язаний з регулюючими органами. У залежності від напряму руху штока при підвищенні тиску повітря у мембранній порожнині розрізнюють механізми прямої і зворотної дії.
У поршневих виконавчих механізмах зусилля, що переміщує вихідний шток, створюється тиском робочого середовища в поршневих порожнинах. У порівнянні з мембранними вони мають більшу величину переміщення вихідного штока.

Література

 Іванов А. О. Теорія автоматичного керування: Підручник. — Дніпропетровськ: Національний гірничий університет. — 2003. — 250 с.
 Енциклопедія кібернетики. тт. 1, 2. — К.: Головна редакція УРЕ, 1973. — 584 с.

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Jul 19 1996 to Aug 4 1996
Games of the XXVI Olympiad Held in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
The 1996 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Atlanta was selected in September 1990 in Tokyo, Japan, over Athens, Belgrade, Manchester, Melbourne and Toronto. Atlanta's bid to host the Summer Games that began in 1987 was considered a long-shot, since the U.S. had just hosted the Summer Olympics just 6 years earlier in Los Angeles. Atlanta's main rivals were Toronto, whose front running bid that began in 1986 seemed almost sure to succeed after Canada had held a successful 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary and Melbourne, Australia, who hosted the 1956 Summer Olympics and felt that the Olympic Games should return to Australia. Athens bid was based on sentiment, the fact that these Olympic Games would be the 100th Anniversary of the first Summer Games in Greece in 1896.
The games had a profound impact on the city of Atlanta and many in the metro area consider the Games to be instrumental in transforming Atlanta into the modernized city it has become. One instance is the mid-rise dormitories built for the Olympic Village, as one of these complexes became the first residential housing for Georgia State University, and has recently been transferred for use by the Georgia Institute of Technology. Another example is Centennial Olympic Stadium, which by design was later converted in the baseball-specific Turner Field for the Atlanta Braves after the Games concluded, as there was no long-term need for a track and field venue in the city. Centennial Olympic Park was also built for the events and is still in use.
However, Atlanta's heavy reliance on corporate sponsorship caused many to consider the Games to be overly-commercialized. Coca-Cola, whose corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, received criticism for being the exclusive drink offered in Olympic venues.In addition, the city of Atlanta was found to have been competing with the IOC for advertising and sponsorship dollars. The city licensed street vendors who sold certain products over others, and therefore provided a presence for companies who were not official Olympic sponsors.
At the closing ceremony, IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch said in his closing speech, "Well done, Atlanta" and called the Games "most exceptional". This broke precedent for Samaranch, who had traditionally labeled each Games "the best Olympics ever" at each closing ceremony, a practice he resumed at the subsequent Games in Sydney in 2000.
Source: Wikipedia Added by: Ted Bedell
1996 Opening Ceremonies - Martin Luthor King/Olympic Heroes
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This trait of high sensitivity nurtures our creativity and social activism, but also brings challenges.
Psychologist Elaine Aron and others describe it as a more finely tuned nervous system.
How does being a highly sensitive person impact our feelings and our lives?


It was a fine Easter Monday morning when Gary Coleman stepped off his plane in Dublin Airport. His flight from JFK was long and baby-filled. The full Irish breakfast he was provided left him wanting just that little bit more, but he was unwilling to pay nearly ten dollars for a second breakfast.
It was just another regular night out. I was with all of my friends in our favourite pub, sitting around having a great laugh. At one point I threw a Rolo at the ceiling and had one of the bar staff come over and give out to us as I hid the Rolo in my hand, pretending nothing had happened.
Sense will not be made today as you are told the story of Jimmy the card. He was black. A spade to be precise. He wore the number three, with three black spades on his front. His back was a diamond-like pattern of a red variety. The one thing that was wrong with Jimmy's life was that Frank Black of the Pixies was trying to eat him.
Little Johnny awoke one fine July morning. It was a Tuesday and the first thing that popped into Johnny's mind was school. The fifth thing was that it was the summer holidays and thus, no school. The other three things are unimportant and deal mainly with a slight obsession Johnny houses towards armchairs.
The lackey never told me his name. In my head I just called him Mr David. This Mr David may have been less burly than his associates but he was tough - like a mosquito.
It was a dark, stormy night. Mr. Whippy's fleet was asleep in the yard, getting soaked by heavy rain. His flagtruck, the 99, was tucked away under a canopy.
James Doohan died yesterday at age 84. He was most well known for playing Scotty in Star Trek. He led a long and eventful life and his work on Star Trek has overshadowed most of his other accomplishments and he was typecast.
Some people are blessed with certain gifts. Superman has the ability to fly. Larry David has the ability to create the most awkward situations possible. Drew Carey has the power to be a terrible stand up comedian.
Some people believe that only a genius can solve a Rubik's cube. Others think that it is impossible to solve one. These are the majority of people, or idiots, as they are commonly known.