This year, google held a CTF competition. The qualifying for the CTF was called "beginners quest" and features miscelaneous challenges. It even has a story line.
You can watch me solve a path and gain the delicious cake that is waiting at the end. Or is it?


The A7X is ADAM's best selling nearfield monitor. It is one of the most balanced and versatile speakers currently on the market. The X-ART tweeter produces detailed, uncompressed highs and upper mids without being tiring over long listening periods. Despite its compact housing, the bass response is powerful and precise.
The tweeter is driven by a 50 Watt class AB amplifier and the bass/mid-woofer by a 100 Watt PWM amplifier. This achieves a very clean and nuanced reproduction of the midrange frequencies with a seamless transition in the crossover from the 7" woofer, which operates in the range of 42 Hz to 2.5 kHz, towards the X-ART tweeter.
The A7X's ability to exactly reproduce every sonic detail no matter how small, its translucent sound image, tonal depth and stereo localization inspires music producers and explains why it is by far the most reviewed and award-winning monitor in recent years.


Almonds, Sulphur Free Organic Turkish Apricots, Sulphur Free Organic Coconut, Organic Coconut Oil and Ginger. NOTHING ELSE.
Soft in texture and full of flavour, this bar surpasses any apricot bar that has come before it. With a taste similar to that of an ANZAC biscuit, a hint of Ginger enhances its sweet, nutty flavour without being overpowering.


This statistic shows the total sales value for prepared or preserved fish manufactured in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2008 to 2017. In 2017 the sales value of preserved fish reached approximately 24.2 million British pounds.
* Including: pastes - homogenized - minced. Excluding: dried, salted, in brine, or smoked - fish whole or in pieces - caviar - prepared meals and dishes.
When you are buying fish, which of the features below are important to you?


Lena Lake Trail #810, The Brothers Trail #821 Map.
This trail enters The Brothers Wilderness. Hike through a remote canyon area called the Valley of the Silent Men. The Brothers were named in 1856 by George Davidson of the U.S. Coast Survey after the Fauntleroy brothers - Edward (South peak) and Arthur (north peak) who were brothers of Constance and Ellinor Fauntleroy (the latter was fiancée of George Davidson), for whom he named Mt Ellinor and Mt Constance. The trail is maintained to The Brothers base camp. Only experienced climbers should continue on from the end of The Brothers Trail. Consult climbing books for climbing routes on The Brothers.
This hike enters forest with lush, green, mosscovered valley with access to a small intermittent stream.
Alert: Be aware of wildlife in the area. Please review the mountain goat safety guidelines and related news video.
Motorized vehicles, stock and mountain bikes are prohibited.
Campfires above 3,500 feet elevation and groups consisting of more than 12 people are prohibited within The Brothers Wilderness.
A valid Recreation Pass is required at Lena Lake Trailhead.
Hike Lena Lake Trail #810 for 3.6 miles to the beginning of The Brothers Trail #821, near the north shore of Lena Lake.
Only experienced climbers should continue on from the end of The Brothers Trail. Consult climbing books for climbing routes on The Brothers. ALERT: Helmets, climbing gear, good boots and the ten essentials are needed for climbing The Brothers.
This trail enters The Brothers Wilderness. Hike through a remote canyon area called the Valley of the Silent Men. The Brothers were named in 1856 by George Davidson of the U.S. Coast Survey after the Fauntleroy brothers - Edward (South peak) and Arthur (north peak) who were brothers of Constance and Ellinor Fauntleroy (the latter was fiance of George Davidson), for whom he named Mt Ellinor and Mt Constance. The trail is maintained to The Brothers base camp.
Wilderness access. See day hiking/mountain climbing descriptions.


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Balaangala Community Center celebrates 10th year
by bodhicutler September 17, 2018 Leave a CommentBalaangala Community Center celebrates 10th yearEnvironment, Indigenous, Lifestyle, News
BODHI CUTLER
The Balaangala Community Center kicked off its 10th anniversary celebrations on Sunday afternoon with a repatriation talk from Indigenous rights activist Bob Weatherall.
Balaangala chairman Morris Selico (left) introduces Indigenous activist Bob Weatherill at the center's 10th anniversary launch (right). Photo: Bodhi Cutler
The celebrations, which run until December 30, feature talks from Indigenous political and environmental figures every fortnight until the end of the year.
International guests and local Indigenous elders will be present throughout the celebrations to discuss a range of social and political issues facing Indigenous Australians today, with yesterday's event marking the first Indigenous elder's speech.
Guest speaker and former Indigenous Queenslander of the year, Bob Weatherall, who has worked in repatriation and Indigenous cultural policy for 35 years, said his message would remain relevant for decades to come.
"What we are talking about here is the way that Indigenous remains have been treated by the governments of the world," Mr Weatherall said.
"All we want, all we have ever wanted, is Indigenous people in charge of Indigenous affairs," he said.
"We aren't asking to change the balance of power, we aren't asking to remove power from the white fellas that run this country, we are just asking for Indigenous peoples in charge of the safe passage of Indigenous remains."
Speaking to a crowd of more than 50 guests, Mr Weatherall's impassioned speech moved many to tears during a 90-minute reading of a paper he wrote in 1988 titled "Graverobbing and the Australian Government".
The memorial erected at Balaangala Community Centre in 2008 after the Australian government's apology to Indigenous Australians. Photo: Balaangala Community Center
Balaangala Community Center, which also features native flora gardens and a walking track, was established in 2008 in the Brisbane suburb of The Gap.
The center was designed as a community space for Indigenous learning and general community outreach.
Work at the centre began in 2008 and is finally complete in time for the centre's 10th anniversary.
Chairman for Balaangala community group, Morris Selico, who is life-long friends with Mr Weatherall, said Mr Weatherall's presence was an honour for the centre.
"People may look at Bobby and see just a normal Indigenous man, but once they hear of his achievements and his life story they are flabbergasted by what a person with that amount of drive can accomplish," Mr Selico said.
"A man who was able to make monumental changes in British parliament, as an Australian Indigenous man, is an extraordinary achievement and should be commended," he said.
Balaangala Community Center is open from 10am to 4pm on weekends, and is run with the help and support of local volunteers.
The next event will take place on Sunday September 30 and features a traditional yarning circle and weaving demonstration.
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Q: Windows Azure IP address I run a Windows 2008 server in Azure. Its public IP address is like 168.62.xxx.xxx
Is this IP address assigned exclusively to my server or is it shared among tenants like in a shared hosting.

A: As @David-W stated, a VIP is dedicated to your deployment, with all virtual machines (or role instances) sharing that public IP address. One thing you may not be aware of: with Virtual Machines, you can choose between load-balanced endpoints and port-forwarded endpoints. While the former is typically used with web sites / web services (where you have, say, a web site listening on port 80 across several web server vm's), the latter allows you to directly access a specific virtual machine, differentiated by port number (maybe specific database servers in a cluster, for example).
There's a new change regarding VIP preservation and Virtual Machines: Previously, if you shut down the last Virtual Machine within a deployment (cloud service), you'd lose your VIP. As of a week ago (as announced at TechEd 2013), you can now keep a virtual machine provisioned, even when shut down, which preserves your VIP (see this post for more details).
For Cloud Services, the full rules about when a VIP changes or doesn't change is here.

A: Each Windows Azure Cloud Service gets one public IP address. Azure Virtual Machines are deployed behind a Cloud Service, so if you have several VMs deployed in the same Cloud Service your VMs will share the public IP so you'll have to keep that in mind.
Note that the IP may change over time so using a CNAME pointing to yourservice.cloudapp.net instead of pointing directly to the IP is recommended.

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The last time Iker Casillas missed a Clasico, sat beside him on the bench was Real Madrid assistant Aitor Karanka – then a defender in Vicente Del Bosque's successful side. It was the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona at Camp Nou in May 2002 and Casillas had lost his place in the starting XI to Cesar Sanchez, but claimed it back again in the final victory over Bayer Leverkusen as his team-mate was inopportunely injured. And he has never faced serious competition since. Not, that is, until now.
Madrid coach Jose Mourinho and Casillas have endured a rocky relationship since the Portuguese arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2010 and that eventually culminated in the boss benching his goalkeeper before the winter break, believing the club captain to be comfortable and complacent in his unchallenged role. With that in mind, Mourinho has long looked to bring in another goalkeeper to challenge Casillas, but knows the Madrid hierarchy would frown upon such a signing. But not now. The club's hand was forced as quickly as Iker's finger fractured in last week's 1-1 draw at Valencia. Facing up to 12 weeks on the sidelines, the club moved quickly to bring in a man for the big occasions against Barcelona and Manchester United in the coming weeks: Diego Lopez.
The Galician goalkeeper is in line for a dramatic debut on Wednesday ahead of Antonio Adan as he begins his second spell in the capital, who snapped him up from local side Lugo as an 18-year-old. By then, Casillas – just a few months older than Lopez – was already a first-team regular at the Bernabeu. For two seasons, between 2005 and 2007, they trained together after Diego was eventually moved up from the B side and in 2006, Fabio Capello seriously considered promoting the understudy and leaving out Casillas on the advice of his goalkeeping coach Franco Tancredi, who was impressed with the bigger man's shot-stopping abilities, but especially his formidable frame.
At 1.96m, Lopez towers 11 centimetres above his team-mate and is the same height as another Mourinho favourite, Petr Cech. The Portuguese, like Capello before him, is a known admirer of the Galician, a member of Spain's Euro 2008 squad and pivotal part of Villarreal's success prior to their relegation last term, and has grown frustrated at his side's inability to defend set-pieces over the last two seasons. With a more commanding figure in goal, that problem could be eradicated and, following his quick move from Sevilla where he was surprisingly behind veteran Andres Palop, 31-year-old Lopez could be thrust into the limelight to prove his worth in the world's most famous fixture on Wednesday.
He will not be fazed. Lopez regularly produced his finest performances in the biggest games for Villarreal and became the first goalkeeper to save a penalty from Lionel Messi in an official game, stopping the Argentine's spot-kick in a cup clash at Camp Nou in January 2008 – almost five years to the day prior to Wednesday's semi-final first leg. He also pulled off a stunning save as Villarreal held Barca at El Madrigal in a goalless game in La Liga last term, although there was little he could do to prevent the Catalans from running riot in the first fixture of the 2011-12 Primera Division campaign, which Pep Guardiola's side won 5-0.
At Madrid, he was unable to displace Casillas in 2006 and eventually moved on a year later, improving his game by studying Netherlands great Edwin van der Sar and working on his awareness of space, in particular, which can prove a problem for taller goalkeepers. And now he is back, five-and-a-half years after departing and a much better goalkeeper than when he left.
"I haven't come here to replace Casillas," Lopez told the press on Monday. But he later added: "I am here to try and play all the time." Mourinho may see the new man as the better option going forward, but that is unlikely to affect the club's long-term plans as the Portuguese is set to depart in the summer anyway, following a series of problems with his players, Casillas among them. The Spain goalkeeper, as a living legend at Madrid, will remain the club's number-one choice between the sticks, but with Lopez signed up until 2017, the club captain has some serious competition ahead of him for the next four years. 'San Iker' is no longer untouchable.


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Savills Continues Brokerage Momentum with HK$640M Kowloon Deal Mingtiandi Broker Battle
Savills tops Mingtiandi's deal charts for the third time running, after reportedly linking up with First Group in the Hong Kong developer's HK$640 million ($83 million) purchase of a commercial site in New Kowloon – right next door to a… Read More>>
AEW Launches Fourth APAC Value-Add Fund
Global real estate investment manager AEW Capital Management has launched fund raising for its fourth Asia Pacific value-add fund, according to an SEC filing.
The Boston-based private equity firm lodged its Form D for AEW Value Investors Asia IV with… Read More>>
ESR Unit Advises Samsung on €132M Buy of AEW Czech Warehouse
ESR's Kendall Square Asset Management has acted on behalf of Samsung Securities to acquire the largest logistics facility in the Czech Republic for €132 million ($146 million), according to people close to the deal who spoke to Mingtiandi.
A source… Read More>>
Oxley Offers Podium of Singapore's Chevron House for S$475M
Just four months after Oxley Holdings agreed to sell 30 Raffles Place in Singapore's central business district to AEW for S$1.025 billion ($740 million), the Singapore-based company has moved to find a buyer for the building's retail and office podium… Read More>>
17 Bidders Offer Up to $5.8B for Anbang US Hotels and More Asia Real Estate Headlines
A disgraced Chinese insurer leads the way in our roundup of Asia real estate news today as the company's administrators field offers of up to $5.8 billion for its set of US luxury hotels.
While that mainland investor winds up… Read More>>
AEW Appoints Former SC Capital Exec Gillian Chee in Singapore
AEW Capital Management has appointed Gillian Chee as a senior executive in its Asia Pacific team, according to an announcement this week by the Boston-based investment company.
Pending regulatory approval, the former SC Capital Partners senior fund manager will have… Read More>>
AEW Buying Singapore's Chevron House From Oxley for S$1B
2019/04/30 by Jan Kot Leave a Comment
Property developer Oxley Holdings has agreed to sell Chevron House, an office building at Raffles Place for up to S$1.025 billion ($758 million), according to a filing by the company with the Singapore Stock Exchange on Tuesday.
The buyer, according… Read More>>
AEW Buys Melbourne Office Tower for A$200M and More Asia Real Estate Headlines
2019/04/16 by Michael Cole Leave a Comment
Events in Australia, India and Japan command top coverage in Asia's real estate industry today with US fund manager AEW adding a Melbourne office tower to its portfolio down under, while warehouse giant ESR takes on another Tokyo area project… Read More>>
AEW Said to Make S$1B Bid for Chevron House at Raffles Place
Oxley Holdings announced late Thursday that it has received an unsolicited expression of interest in the amount of S$1.025 billion ($758 million) for the Chevron House building at Raffles Place, exactly one year after the Singapore-listed developer completed its purchase… Read More>>
SC Capital Buys Singapore Shopping Mall From AEW for S$230M
SC Capital Partners has agreed to purchase a community shopping centre in northeastern Singapore from a fund managed by AEW for S$230 million ($169.53 million), according to sources familiar with the transaction who spoke with Mingtiandi.
Singapore-based SC Capital, which… Read More>>


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• These Mentors See The 'Collective Trauma' Of Pandemic-Hit Teens. Here's How They Help
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Surviving An Unexpected Secret Debt
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When Phillip Christenson married his fiance, he didn't expect to discover she had $93,000 in student loan debt.
"She didn't know how much she had borrowed," Christenson said. "I had assumed the balance was somewhere around $15,000, something more typical." Then, statements starting trickling in, and the couple learned just how big of a financial hole they were in at a time when they were just starting their lives together.
Here's how the couple tackled their debt and came out on top a few years later.
PRACTICING WHAT HE PREACHED AS A FINANCIAL ADVISER: When Christenson discovered his wife's student loan debt, the timing could not have been worse. He had recently launched a new business, which temporarily reduced his take-home pay by half.
"Had I known about the debt, I probably would have delayed the business launch," he said. "My income dropped by half and, at the same time, my debt payments went up by $1,200. The timing was auspicious, but it made me work harder and want to build my business."
Earlier on, Christenson held positions at a hedge fund and wealth management firm, which prepared and inspired him to launch a financial planning firm, Phillip James Financial, which he did through a partnership with a childhood friend. Though he was suddenly buried in his wife's student loan debt, he aspired to overcome the financial obstacle using what he knew about money management.
"I wanted to live what I was recommending to clients within my practice," he said. "I don't like to have debt myself. I wanted to make sure my own finances are in order."
The couple started by cutting extraneous expenses. They scaled back from going out to eat a few times a week to not at all. They stopped going on vacations. But while they lived on a shoestring budget, it wasn't enough to move the needle the way Christenson desired. That's when he started to look into real estate.
BECOMING A LANDLORD TO MAKE MONEY: Christenson found a four-unit building on the east side of St. Paul, Minn. "It was in rough shape. It needed work, but I knew I could do it," he said. Unfortunately, his wife, Christine, was far from pleased. "She said she'd never live in it," he said.
Fortunately for him, he had some time to fix it up. Christine had just left for a one-year dietitian internship in Michigan, and he used that time to spring into action.
At the time of the purchase, his monthly mortgage payment for the building was $1,200. Christenson rented out three of the units for $900 a month and moved into the fourth unit. His mortgage payment was covered by the rental income. He then used the rest of the money to renovate the unit where he lived.
LEARNING TO RENOVATE A RENTAL PROPERTY: When he finished renovating his unit, he moved to an unfinished unit and started all over again. "I lived in three of the four units while we lived in the building. I did a lot of extra work to them," he said. "It was nice when I finished. My wife ended up liking the units."
Christenson grew up remodeling homes with his grandfather, and it's a skill that has served him well as an adult. "I did 80 percent of the work myself," he said. He hired contractors to complete the plumbing and electrical work and to install a new furnace. Everything else he either knew how to do or he researched on YouTube. "YouTube is an amazing resource for anyone who wants to learn to do something new," he said.
As each unit was completed, Christenson raised the rent substantially, to $1,895. "The monthly income was nice and that helped repay our debt, but I knew there was a lot of equity in the building," he said. "There was $100,000 left in the property because of the work I'd done. We definitely got some sweat equity."
SELLING THE RENTAL PROPERTY: At the completion of her internship, Christine moved into one of the units with her husband, and they lived there for quite some time. "But we were married and starting our lives, and I knew she wanted something different than the four-unit building," he said. "Plus, we wanted to be closer to our families, who were on the west side of St. Paul."
So, the couple sold the property and netted a $120,000 gain. "It took three to four months to sell. We definitely benefited from an upswing in the housing market," Christenson said.
They then rolled a large portion of those earnings into Christine's student loan bill, paying off all but $15,000. "That was by design. It's a 3 percent interest rate, which is super low. Now we have more freedom to do more stuff that we wanted to do before. We're not worried about everything we spend."
HOW LIFE HAS CHANGED FOR THE CHRISTENSON FAMILY: Today, Phillip and Christine have a lot more cash flow than they used to. They've paid off a good deal of Christine's student loan debt and their incomes have gone up. Phillip's business has taken off and Christine has landed steady work. Even so, they've chosen not to live the high life.
"We're trying to not increase our standard of living," said Phillip. "We're not going to travel around the world." They increased how often they go out to eat but still generally choose savings over luxury. "We're trying to get back on track with our IRAs and we're building up our cash reserve," he said. "We don't want to get back into a bad cash flow situation in the future."
This time around, they have a little extra motivation. Three months ago, the couple welcomed their first child into the world. Phillip and Christine want to make sure they can fund a happy life for their budding family.
ADVICE FOR OTHERS IN DEBT: Even though he had great success with the four-unit property he bought, Christenson isn't sure the same strategy would work out today. "The market has gone up since then. The property I bought may not be available in today's market. Before you make a move to purchase anything, make sure the numbers make sense," he said.
For those who do want to dip their toe in the real estate market, Christenson suggested the site BiggerPockets. "Within the site is a forum for real estate investors. Many are open and willing to share info," he said. "If you need help running the numbers or finding a contractor, just post on that forum and you'll get some good answers."
Even though he admits it's risky to purchase multiunit rental properties, he admits he's not sure why more people don't do it. "Your mortgage is one of the biggest expenses you'll have in life. If you can get someone else to pay that, it makes life so much easier," he said. ___ GOBankingRates.com is a leading portal for personal finance news and features, offering visitors the latest information on everything from interest rates to strategies on saving money, managing a budget and getting out of debt.
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The media in the UK often portray the European Union (EU) as a huge super state forcing through legislation against the will of national governments. National governments often claim that "Brussels made me do it". This module explores the truth behind these and many other Euromyths by examining how the EU actually works, the roles of the various institution.
Have examined how policies have been formed in a variety of areas.
Throughout the course students will be encouraged to integrate these ideas with the full range of sources available on the EU.
The course aims to improve skills in analysis, presentation, argument and research both in the library and especially through the internet.
Be able to use empirical information (for example from the EU, news media, national governments and other associated websites) to draft a report on a practical policy related topic. Where possible the topic will be defined in conjunction with policy practitioners.
- identify the main theories of European integration, their principal propositions and the ways in which they differ from one another.
- apply the main theories of European integration to an analysis of the process of Treaty formation in the European Union.
- how to use a range of conceptual tools to make sense of and discuss the wide range of material available on the EU.
Students are taught to read in relation to research questions. These are introduced in the lectures through a review of the main arguments and literature and provide guidance to the reading for the week. The same are posted on the VLE site but this time link to web links on EUROPA to provide data appropriate for answering the same questions.
Student progress is monitored through their performance in seminars and in their engagement with the VLE resources (which shows their engagement with the various weblinks).
As formative feedback students are invited to submit to essay plans, and or book review or report plans to discuss with the tutor.
Option of 1,500 word literature review OR a 1,500 report at mid semester, either worth 30% of formal assessment.


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I've sometimes wondered why Australians tend toward bitterness as a strategy for handling disappointment. Perhaps this started with our Diggers in the trenches of Gallipoli. Two mates would be fighting side-by-side in the trenches when one of them would be shot dead. His mate would then look down on his fallen comrade and exclaim that he was a mongrel anyway!
I recently stubbled across an autobiography of a Bible teacher I had heard and enjoyed a few years ago. I learned that his life had been filled with tragedy. A year after becoming a Christian he married another new Christian who betrayed her marital vows and left him with their 3 month old daughter. She divorced him and remarried, twice. He then married againa few years later when he was 27. A few months of being married came to a tragic end when his new wife was killed in a hit-and-run accident. A few years later he married again. This time his marriage lasted and he and his third wife went on to have 4 children. But as I continued to read his biography he began to highlight the faults of his wife. He shared things about his wife that husbands should never disclose. I stopped reading and re-read this portion to Kim and then remarked to her that he though he was about to say this marriage ended too. And sure enough, as I read on, he went further in his criticism of his wife became self-justification and then he wrote: "She left me." A root of bitterness had occured and this was most obvious with his self-justification.
This also happens with Christians and their disappointment with a church. A believer is happy and connected with their church and then gradually some root of bitterness occurs. The believer who was previously so happy and even proud of their church but allows a root of bitterness to grow and then sees every little fault or deficiency with their church is as huge in order to justify their bitterness.
But this disappointment strategy is not just limited to military comrades, spouses, or churches- God Himself is the most common target of bitterness. As people dispute with God over His standards of right and wrong they hear a "nice" voice in their head that affirms their objections to Him- "Has God really said?...He doesn't want you to enjoy yourself because He knows that the moment you do this you will become like Him!"
The safeguard against bitterness is love. Love covers a multitude of sins, shortcomings, faults, and offences.
The root of bitterness sprouts into a deadly weed that climbs up its victim and chokes the life out of them. It destroys fellowship. It ends marriages. It divides churches. It estranges people from God.
For us to battle the enemy's seeds of bitterness requires constantly asking God for His grace. It requires humility when we most naturally feel like justifying ourselves. It also requires overlooking offences by not dwelling on them and not retelling them to others (eg- "Did you hear what they said and did to me?"). By doing these things we can avoid the root of bitterness. But what do we do when the seeds of bitterness have already taken root in our souls? If we suspect that something bitter has entered our soul then we should ask God and our church community for help. By meeting in our church community small groups where we share our hearts and pray for needs- both ours and the other groups members', we are tilling the soil of our soul. This disrupts weed growth and promotes good growth.
If however, you suspect that there is bitterness in your soul and you have stopped asking God for deliverance from it- and ceased to be a part of a discipleship (small) group- there is no hope. Hebrews 12:15 is a dire warning against allowing the root of bitterness. According to this verse, if we fail to uproot the sprouting seeds of bitterness we will (i) fail to experience the grace of God, (ii) cause trouble, and (iii) become defiled (in our thinking and behaviour). Therefore, let us guard our souls against bitterness and its fruit (malicious gossip, slander, hate). I suspect that as we continue to experience this season of church-growth that the Enemy will prowl around our church community with a dirty big bag of seeds and sow them willy-nilly in the hope that someone's heart is unguarded and that he can turn their heart against their friends, family, their church, and their God. May God help us to guard our hearts and to fill our souls with love for our friends, family, church and Himself.
After all, we don't want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we're not oblivious to his sly ways!
It's not just Australians that tend toward bitterness as a strategy for handling disappointment. We Americans are just as prone. Thanks for helping us root it out. Pray for my daughter who has just returned home after 10 years with a bitter spirit. Pray that we show love and wisdom.
I came across this as I was doing a study on the root of bitterness. Is it possible to get the name of the autobiography that you referenced?


"If you can't climb, you may as well quit the framebuilding business and get a job as a beautician" – Ricky Feather -August 2014.
The latest issue of Cycling Plus Magazine (March 2015) is out now and we are in it ! In August 2014 we invited custom framebuilders Ricky Feather , Jack Rusby, James Craddock and Phil Taylor over to ride with us for a feature written by The Lantern Rouge author Max Leonard.
The article follows the guys over 3 days as they build up for the ultimate challenge a race up our very Alpe d'Huez. We are not going to tell you anymore you will need to go out and buy the magazine and turn to page 158 !
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If ID is so sure that these two guys are going to be caught any moment now, that makes us wonder why it's bothering to air this special at all. However, the answer to that mystery is actually the easiest one yet: Once the guys are caught, ID can air a Prison Break: Killers Captured special where it takes all the credit. Then, someday, even this prison break will simply be another episode of I Escaped From Prison And Then Investigation Discovery Captured Me.


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Q: Plotting data included in script fails in loop I would like to plot data points included inside a script file.
This should be done multiple times (plotting to different files).
Therefore, I am using a do-for-loop.
This loop let's Gnuplot freeze on excution.
Could you please hint me to the cause?
This is my MWE:
reset
set autoscale

do for [index=1:1] {
plot "-" with lines ls 2 notitle
0.500 5
1.000 6
1.500 7
e
}

A: Yes, seems like the combination of do for with inline data isn't supported. It also wouldn't be very convenient, since this would require a separate data block for every iteration like in
set style data linespoints
plot '-' using 1:2, '-' using 1:3
1 2 3
4 5 6
e
1 2 3
4 5 6
e

With version 5.0 inline data blocks were introduced which allow reusing inline data:
$data <<EOD
1 2 3
4 5 6
EOD
do for [i=2:3] {
    plot $data using 1:i w l
    pause -1
}


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Q: finding indeces of similar group elements I have a vector test2 that includes NaN 0 and 1 in random order (we cannot make any assumption).
test2 = [NaN 1 1 1 0 0 0 NaN NaN NaN 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 ];

I would like to group the elements containing consecutive 1 and to have in the separte vectors start and finish the first and last index of the groups.
In this case start and finish should be:
start = [2 14 18];
finish = [4 16 20];

I tried to adapt the code provided here coming up with this solution that is not working...could you help me with the right solution and tell me why the one I tried doesn't work?
a = (test2 ==1);
d = diff(a);
start = find([a(1) d]==1);                        % Start index of each group
finish = find([d - a(end)]==-1);                  % Last index of each group

start =

     2    14    18

finish =

     2     3     5     6     7     8     9    10    11    12    14    15    18    19

I am using MATLAB R2013b running on Windows.
I tried also using MATLAB R2013a running on ubuntu.

A: a = (test2 ==1)
d=diff([0 a 0])
start=find(d==1)
finish=find(d==-1)-1

Padding a zero at the beginning and end is the easiest possibility. Then the special cases where a group starts at index 1 or ends at last index don't cause problems.
Full output:
>> test2 = [NaN 1 1 1 0 0 0 NaN NaN NaN 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 ]

test2 =

  Columns 1 through 16

   NaN     1     1     1     0     0     0   NaN   NaN   NaN     0     0     0     1     1     1

  Columns 17 through 20

     0     1     1     1

>> a = (test2 ==1)

a =

  Columns 1 through 16

     0     1     1     1     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     1     1     1

  Columns 17 through 20

     0     1     1     1

>> d=diff([0 a 0])

d =

  Columns 1 through 16

     0     1     0     0    -1     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     1     0     0

  Columns 17 through 21

    -1     1     0     0    -1

>> start=find(d==1)

start =

     2    14    18

>> finish=find(d==-1)-1

finish =

     4    16    20

>>

A: The problem is the line finish = find([d - a(end)]==-1);, in particular that a(end) == 1. There are two steps to correcting this. First, change the problem line to finish = find(d==-1); This tells MATLAB, "Look for the elements where the difference between adjacent elements is -1". In other words, the vector shifts from 1 to 0 or NaN. If you run the code, you'll get
start =  2    14    18
finish = 4    16

Now, you'll notice the last element isn't detected (i.e. we should get finish(3) == 20. This is because the length of d is one less than the length of test2; the function diff cannot calculate the difference between the last element and the non-existant last+1 element!
To remedy this, we should modify a:
a = [(test2 == 1) 0];

And you will get the right output for start and finish.


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If you're a fan of T-Mobile's coverage but are looking for a better deal, check out an MVNO.
Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) are "alternative carriers" that lease coverage and network access from the "Big Four" carriers (T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint) and offers similar services for less. T-Mobile, which has branded itself as the Uncarrier, supports a ton of MVNOs, so if you like the coverage of T-Mo provides in your area, you might be able to save yourself some money by switching to a cheaper alternative carrier plan.
T-Mobile operates a GSM and LTE network across 700MHz, 1900MHz and the combined 1700/2100MHz (also known as AWS) frequencies. During its vast expansion of LTE throughout 2013, T-Mobile shifted its spectrum holdings in a way that better aligned itself with the network map of AT&T, making it easier for customers of that carrier to bring their phones over to T-Mobile without issue. As such, if you've got an unlocked T-Mobile or AT&T device, you should be able to use it on one of the following MVNOs.
Consumer Cellular is a great place to start shopping for MVNO plans, as it offers plans starting as low as $10 a month backed by a 30-day risk-free guarantee to try out the service.
You can build your own plan by combining your expected talk time with a Connect Plan that combines texts and web data into plans that start as low as $2.50 per month for 300 texts and a paltry 30MB of data with pricing tiers up to $40 for unlimited texts and 5GB of data.
Consumer Cellular lets you change your plan any time and as often as you need with no additional fees or penalties. You also have the option to add and share your minutes, texts and web data with additional lines for just $10 per month per line, with free calls between all phones on the same Consumer Cellular account — a compelling low-cost option for families or accommodating friends visiting from out of country.
Consumer Cellular has won awards for its outstanding customer service, offering flexible monthly plans with no contract. You're always in control of your plan, and you will receive usage alerts when you're approaching your monthly limits so you have time to adjust your usage or upgrade your plan as necessary.
Consumer Mobile uses T-Mobile's network, so you're able to grab a free SIM card and use it in any previously used T-Mobile phone.
Eco's a great carrier if you're looking for great rates on international calling, with unlimited international calling available for free on plans of $30/month and up.
Plans start at $20 for unlimited talk, text, and 100MB of data. 2GB of data, unlimited talk, text, 2G data, and international calling is $30/month. All plans get voicemail, caller ID, call waiting, three-way calling, MMS (picture and video messaging), and domestic calling.
Note: Eco mobile works with Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile, so you must be sure you're subscribing to the right tier that supports T-Mobile.
GoSmart Mobile keeps it real simple by offering four plans that will be especially compelling to heavy Facebook and Facebook Messenger users — all plans come with unlimited 4G LTE access to the world's most popular social media network.
And those data numbers exclude your Facebook and Facebook Messenger data usage as well. If you're alright settling for 3G data speeds, GoSmart Mobile offers some really compelling plans for heavy social media users. GoSmart also offers monthly and prepaid options for international calling for just $10.
You're able to use any T-Mobile network compatible device you already own. Simply buy a GoSmart Mobile Sim Kit for around $8, pick the plan that's right for you and you're good to go.
All "Max" plans include unlimited music and video with over 50 services on your device that doesn't count against your high-speed data. Some notable services include Google Music, Slacker, Spotify, Hulu, Netflix, and YouTube. This is similar to T-Mobile's BingeOn service.
Smartphone plans also include other great features like Wi-Fi calling, visual voicemail, and rollover data, but some features might not be available in some areas.
If Hayai is sounding pretty sweet, you'll also want to know that it offers special rates for firefighters, EMTs, nurses, teachers, military (both active or veterans), as well as college students studying at accredited schools. You will need to upload proof of employment or student ID during registration to qualify for the discounts.
All plans require you to bring your own device, and it also offers data-only plans perfect for tablets or LTE Hotspots, which it sells for $90.
Hayai also offers broadband internet for residential and businesses as well as TV packages, and it seems to be very keen to keep building out its network — Hayai even says that gigabit data speeds may be coming soon!
Jolt Mobile offers BYOD no-contract plans that start at $25 a month for unlimited talk and text and top out at $55 with 5GB of 4G LTE data. All monthly plans feature nationwide coverage, caller ID and voicemail.
It also offers PayGO plans for those looking for flexible pricing options starting at $15 or $20 depending on whether you prioritizing texting or data.
If you're interested in trying out Jolt Mobile, all you need to do is order a free SIM card when you sign up for your preferred plan. Unlocked T-Mobile phones should have no compatibility issues with the network, though Jolt cannot guarantee that all phones will work.
While not a traditional MVNO, KidsConnect is worth mentioning because it offers a solution to a problem that is becoming more and more pressing for parenting in modern times: How to keep in touch and track your child via smartphone technology, but without just handing your young child untethered access to a smartphone.
The solution is the KidsConnect KC1, an $80 GPS tracker with built-in speed dialing features for up to four numbers. This device offers real time tracking in Google Maps, as well as location history. If there's ever any trouble, the child can press the SOS button, which sends texts to up to four cell phone numbers, then starts autodialing each number until one is answered. Voice plans are all under $20 and since there's no texting or data access on the device, you never have to worry about overage charges.
Parents have good reason to be wary about giving smartphones to their young children for the purposes of keeping them connected and safe. KidsConnect tries to allay those concerns and give parents the peace of mind they deserve.
MetroPCS isn't technically a T-Mobile MVNO — it's actually owned by T-Mobile. It boasts a reliable nationwide network and monthly no-contract plans with 4G LTE data that start as low as $30 a month, taxes and regulatory fees included. All plans include Data Maximizer, which streams video at a resolution ideal for smartphone screens, which helps to keep your data usage last up to three times longer. Plans can be upgraded to include unlimited calling to Mexico, Canada, or the world with device protection plans and an offer for unlimited music from Napster (still a thing, apparently).
Metro PCS offers all the latest phones from brands like Samsung, LG, and HTC, and also give you the option to bring your own device. SIM cards are available for $10 in store, so find the store nearest you.
Mint Mobile is unique among MVNOs as it doesn't operate with traditional contracts. You pay upfront for your term, which can be 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months, with "buying in bulk" saving you more money in the long run. It's owned by Ultra Mobile and uses T-Mobile's 4G LTE network.
Mint Mobile lets you bring your own phone as long as it's compatible with T-Mobile's network.
Net10 Supports BYOD for compatible T-Mobile devices. Click here to check if your phone is compatible for the switch.
All smartphone plans come with unlimited talk, text, and 2G data. $35/month gets you 500MB of 4G LTE, but an extra $5/month gets you 3GB, and you can save $4/month if you sign up for Auto-Refill.
Like some other MVNOs in this list, Net10 actually uses all four major U.S. carrier to power its network, which means that if you have a newer phone, you'll likely get great coverage throughout the U.S. — even if you don't have T-Mobile coverage in a specific area.
Project Fi is Google's own alternative carrier option, which works by combining access to T-Mobile, Sprint, and U.S. Cellular's networks with a SIM card that can actively switch between the three networks without any user intervention.
Plans start with the Fi Basics for just $20 per month which includes unlimited domestic talk and text. Data is bought at $10 per GB, and you're credited for any data you don't use at the end of each month making Project Fi one of the most flexible data plans in the country. Group plans are also available for up to five lines, where you'd share the same pool of data.
If you're coming over from Sprint and want to bring your own device, it would have to be a Nexus 6P or Pixel as Google only supports a limited number of Google devices. You're also able to buy or finance a new phone through Google if needed.
Red Pocket uses all of the big carriers' networks, advertising that virtually every phone in America works with its services. That means if you've got a T-Mobile compatible device, you should have no problems bringing it over to Red Pocket Mobile.
Red Pocket has two basic plans to choose from and you can add to the second. The first plan is $10/month and gets you 500 minutes, 500 texts, and 100MB of 4G LTE. You can then buy extra texts, minutes, and LTE. The second plan is $19/month and gets you unlimited talk and text, with 100MB of 4G LTE. You can upgrade to unlimited 2G data with 500MB, 1GB, 3GB, or 5GB of 4G LTE for $6 to $41/month.
Low-cost plans starting at just $15 a month. For that, you get unlimited talk and text, but you will have to rely on Wi-Fi for data. Plans with cell data start at $20 a month with 1GB at LTE speeds. Shop its plans and find the one that's right for you. You remain in control of everything via the Republic Wireless app, which lets you see how you're doing on your monthly limits and lets you adjust your plan to suit your needs.
Republic may let you bring your own device if it falls on its list of compatible phones. You may also by a new Android device from them when starting a new account.
Simple Mobile lives up to its name by offering easy-to-understand, no-contract wireless plans that let you bring your own phone and keep your old phone number. Simple Mobile uses T-Mobile's nationwide network, so any T-Mobile compatible phone or unlocked GSM device that operates in 850 and 1900 MHz bands should work fine.
You buy your access to the network in advance which provides you with unlimited talk and text for as low as $25. From there, Simple Mobile offers reasonably priced plans which include a set monthly allotment of 4G LTE data and unlimited data at 2G speeds after that. Then there's the "Truly Unlimited" plan, which offers unlimited 4G LTE speed data for only $60 a month. All unlimited plans now come with unlimited international calling to Mexico, Canada, China and India, along with 60 other countries around the world.
You must re-up with Simple Mobile after every cycle, or you can save some money and sign up to auto-renew your plan on select plans.
SpeedTalk Mobile offers prepaid, no-contract mobile plans marketed towards seniors that don't use their phones too often, with pricing that starts as low $5 a month. It supports any unlocked T-Mobile, AT&T, or GSM phone and with SpeedTalk Mobile, you only ever pay for the services you use. It offers three different types of plans: Special Plans with set amounts of talk/text/data over 30 days, Marvel Plans which include the option to rollover your unused balance to the next cycle if you opt to refill, and Pay As You Go plans.
So, for instance, if you choose to only pay $5 at the start of the month, which works out to 250 minutes, or 250 texts, or 250MB of data for 30 days. That translates to $.02 per minute, text, and MB of data.
This rate is offered across the board, so if you think you'll need more simply spend more on your plan. If you've been thinking of helping your parent or grandparent get a smartphone, but don't want them to be overcharged for features they won't use, SpeedTalk Mobile might be able to help.
Straight Talk is owned by TracFone and is that cell phone section sold at Walmart. It features the latest phones and lets you bring your own T-Mobile device — or really any device since it uses all four of the big networks for coverage.
Plans start at $30/month for 1500 minutes, unlimited texts, and 100MB of data. $45/month gets you 5GB of 4G LTE and unlimited talk and text, as well as unlimited 2G data.
TelCel is a Mexican wireless telecommunications company that offers affordable plans that work in the U.S.A. and Mexico.
Plans start as low as $25 a month for call and text only, but your best deal is the $60 a month deal that comes with unlimited 4G LTE data. All plans come with unlimited calls and text messages. It also offer a $20 travel plan that gives you 2GB of data over a 7-day period.
If you want to bring your own device to TelCel you can buy a SIM card as long as your phone is compatible with its network. This carrier is especially convenient for anyone who frequently visits Mexico.
Tempo Telecom offers no-contract plans with no credit checks or hidden fees. All plans include talk, text and data, albeit at different tiers to accommodate all budgets.
Monthly pre-paid plans start as low as $9.95 a month for 50 minutes which are spent on calls, texts and data collectively. Top-ups are available throughout the month as needed, and all of Tempo's plans carry over your unused minutes to the next month. Pay-As-You-Go plans are even more flexible, letting you top up your phone with minutes as you need them. If you don't want to worry about counting minutes and texts, unlimited plans are available with set data limits of 250MB, 1GB, and 2.5GB.
Tempo sells a range of Blu Android devices, but you should also have the option to bring your own T-Mobile device to Tempo Telecom.
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The People's Operator USA (TPO) separates itself from other alternative carriers by donating a portion of your monthly bill to a cause of your choice.
Plans run as low as $10 a month (with autopay enabled) with plans $26 a month and over including unlimited talk and text. Whichever plan you choose, TPO will send 10% of your bill to your choice of over 30 different charity causes including ASPCA, American Lung Association, and Habitat for Humanity to name a few.
TPO uses a combination of Sprint and T-Mobile, so check to see if TPO service is available in your area.
Ting says it offer mobile that makes sense, so it only wants you to pay for the stuff that you used. With pretty affordable rates for talk, text, and data, you'll be sure that are entirely customizable to your needs without locking you into a contract.
Mostly use data and rarely make calls? Create a data-heavy plan that works for you. Lines start at $6 with affordable options for adding monthly minutes, texts and data allotments. Voicemail, picture and video messaging, 3-way calling, caller ID, tethering, hotspot and more are included for no additional fee. You can have as many devices on your account, which all use the same pool of shared talk time, texts and data.
Ting knows your phone usage changes from month to month, so it tallies up your usage at the end of the month and only charge you for what you used. If transparent pricing and billing is what you crave, Ting might be right for you.
Ting allows you to bring your own device. Check your phone's compatibility here.
TracFone has been around since 1996 and owns multiple MVNOs, which it operates on various networks.
Its cheapest data plan with a gig or more is $17.50/month for 1GB of 4G LTE, 750 minutes, and 1000 text, BUT you have to sign up for a 60-day term, so that 1GB has to last you 2 months. An extra gig of data is $10, which expires at the end of your term.
TracFone is perfect for folks who constantly travel to the U.S. and don't want to buy a local SIM or pay outrageous roaming fees.
Ultra Mobile is a great MVNO option for those who value staying connected with friends or family overseas. All of Ultra Mobile's plans includes unlimited talk to international destinations, along with unlimited international texting. Plans start as low as $19, with unlimited data included on all plans $29 and over. You have the option to prepay for your plan on a monthly basis, or pay for multiple months in advance and save even more.
Cell phones from nearly every manufacturer will work on the Ultra Mobile network as long as they are GSM-compatible and use a SIM card, which includes any unlocked T-Mobile phones you may have. To get started, you can find an Ultra Mobile store near you or buy your SIM card and plan online.
Univision Mobile is another carrier that offers deals specifically marketed to those who frequently call family back home in Mexico or other countries in Central America. All plans include unlimited global texting as well as unlimited calling to landlines in up to 14 international destinations, and start as low as $19 a month.
Univision Mobile lets you bring your own phone from nearly any manufacturer as long as they are GSM compatible and use a SIM card. That includes any unlocked T-Mobile phones you may have. If keeping in touch with friends and family in Mexico or elsewhere is most important to you, Univision Mobile is the MVNO for you.
US Mobile believes mobile providers should offer plans that are simple and offer great value. As such, you're able to build your own plan based on your specific usage needs. Barely use your phone to talk? Minutes start at just $3 for 100 minutes. It's an ideal choice for those who want to be in full control of their mobile plan.
US Mobile also cares about your privacy, so all customers get a free VPN with 100GB of monthly bandwidth. It's also partnered with a number of universities and colleges to not only offer student discounts, but also sell SIM cards at select student services offices. It says that any unlocked device you own should work on its network, but that will especially be true for any unlocked T-Mobile phones you plan to use. You're able to add up to 10 lines to your mobile account to cover your entire family, with the option to top up your account with more minutes, texts or data as you need.
If you've shopped at Walmart recently, you will have noticed that it, too, offers its own mobile plans using T-Mobile's network. Its plans start at $24.88 a month for unlimited talk and text, and just $5 extra to get unlimited talk, text, and data with 1GB of 4G LTE data. The best value is the Plus plan, which offers unlimited talk, text, and data with up to 10GB of 4G LTE data and also a free movie rental every month from VUDU, Walmart's on-demand video service.
As the name implies, Walmart Family Mobile offers great plans targeted at families looking to save on their wireless bills. You save $5 per month for every additional line added to your plan up to five lines.
Walmart has phones for sale, but you can also buy a SIM card kit for $25 and bring your own compatible, unlocked device — any T-Mobile phone should work just fine.
Zing PCS or Zing wireless is an MVNO with decent prices and a website that looks like it was made in 1999. Data plans start at $28.99/month for 1GB of 4G LTE, unlimited talk and text, unlimited international text (picture and video messaging not included), and unlimited 2G data.
Zing also supports and provides service for Lifeline, the FCC program that helps make communication services more affordable to low-income individuals and families.
ZIP SIM offers short-term contracts that are targeted at travellers in the USA. All plans include unlimited nationwide U.S. calling, unlimited global texting while you're in the U.S., along with unthrottled 4G LTE and hotspot tethering included at no additional cost.
Talk, Text and Data plans start at $25 for seven days of service and max out at 30 days of service for $55. There are also data-only plans available that are valid for 14 to 30 days and use T-Mobile's nationwide 4G LTE network.
ZIP SIM is a great option not only for international travellers visiting the U.S. looking for a hassle-free way to use their own phone on their travels, but also for international corporations sending employees to the States for business, or for Americans looking for a backup phone for emergency situations. Activating your phone is as simple as inserting your ZIP SIM card and powering up your phone. Your SIM will activate instantly and automatically, and then text you your new U.S. phone number. Since this service is typically used by International travellers who might not know if their phone is compatible with T-Mobile's network, ZIP SIM recommends using WillMyPhoneWork.net to determine whether your device supports the right frequency bands.


Sean Tighe, Hua He, Suzhen Zhang, Scheffer Tseng; Polarization of Anti-inflammatory M2 Macrophages by HC-HA Complex Purified from Amniotic Membrane or Reconstituted In Vitro. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2013;54(15):2060.
Purpose: Native HC-HA [a covalent complex formed by heavy chain (HC) of inter-α-trypsin inhibitor (IαI) with hyaluronan (HA)] purified from human amniotic membrane (AM) possesses anti-inflammatory actions by polarizing M2 macrophages and curtailing T cell activation. Herein, we further delineate this anti-inflammatory role by examining HA complex formed by in vitro reconstitution with different components, i.e., HA, HC, and PTX3, with or without the catalytic action of TSG-6.
Methods: High molecular weight HA was covalently immobilized on CovaLink NH 96 wells using Sulfo-NHS and EDAC. Purified IαI and recombinant PTX3 and TSG-6 were then added in different sequences to form different HA complexes, of which the composition was characterized by ELISAs and Western blotting. Their anti-inflammatory actions were assessed in IFN-γ/LPS stimulated RAW264.7 cells by qPCR and ELISAs to quantify mRNA and protein expression of IL-10, IL-12, and IL-23.
Results: Only PTX3, but not TSG-6, could be released by hyaluronidase digestion or a mild alkaline treatment with 50 mM NaOH in native HC-HA purified from AM. HA complexes, formed by either PTX3 or TSG-6, were resistant to extraction by 6M guanidine HCl. TSG-6 dose-dependently inhibited PTX3 binding but not vice versa. Transfer of HCs from IαI to HA only occurred in the presence of TSG-6 but not PTX3. IFN-γ/LPS stimulated RAW264.7 cells on immobilized native HC-HA, but not on immobilized HA alone, expressed significantly higher IL-10 but undetectable IL-12 and IL-23. HA complex with TSG-6 or HC/TSG-6 suppressed IL-12 expression but did not induce IL-10, while HA complex with PTX3 induced IL-10 expression and suppressed IL-12 expression. Neither of the above conditions was able to suppress IL-23. Only HC-HA complex formed by sequential addition of PTX3 followed by IαI/TSG-6 inhibited IL-23.
Conclusions: PTX3 is an essential component in native HC-HA purified from AM. The anti-inflammatory action of native HC-HA can be recapitulated in vitro by step-wise addition of PTX3 followed by IαI/TSG-6 to HA. Such information is useful for future scale-up manufacturing and dissection of the molecular mechanism of AM's anti-inflammatory action.


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How much was Sammy Davis Jr worth?
Profession: Professional Singer
Who Is Sammy Davis Jr
Walk Into the Limelight
You're In the Army Now
Hitting the Big Time
The Car Accident
Broadway, Movies and the Rat Pack
The Golden '60s
The Candy Man Can
At the End
For 60 years, Sammy Davis Jr. sang, danced, acted, played multiple instruments, did impressions, told jokes, and made people laugh. He was a superstar, whose extensive career included seven Broadway shows, 23 films, 40 albums, and countless nightclub, concert, and TV performances.
American singer, dancer, actor, vaudevillian and comedian Sammy Davis Jr had a, inflation-adjusted net worth of $5 million dollars at the time of his death, in 1990. Multi-talented, he's been called "the greatest entertainer ever to grace a stage in these United States."
Dates: December 8, 1925 — May 16, 1990
Also known as: Samuel George Davis; Sammy Davis; Smoky; Mr. Entertainment
On December 8, 1925, Sammy Davis Jr. was born to Sammy Davis Sr. and Elvera "Baby" Sanchez. African-American Davis Sr. and Elvera (of Cuban heritage) met as they performed in impresario Will Mastin's vaudeville troupe. (It is believed that the two were married in a small ceremony, although only after she became pregnant.) The couple also had a daughter, Ramona, in 1927.
As his parents traveled around the country performing, little Sammy Jr. stayed with his paternal grandmother, Rosa Davis, whom he called "Mama." For three years, Sammy lived with his adoring Mama.
Then, in 1928, Elvera left Mastin's group to perform for a rival company; thus ending the romance between Davis Sr. and Elvera. Ramona went to live with Elvera's sister and Sammy went on the road with his father. Although Sammy would occasionally visit his sister, his mother was never really a part of his life.
Sammy Davis Jr. was to spend most of his childhood with two men: his father and Will Mastin.
Although Elvera and others would come and go in Will Mastin's troupe, Davis Sr. was a constant and the two worked together for decades. Mastin, who was successful as both a show producer and a dancer, was well known for working hard to keep his performers employed. To keep his show seeming fresh and new, he was always on the lookout for interesting and innovative entertainers.
At first, Sammy Jr. didn't fall into this category. He was just a little boy who hung out with his dad backstage during the day and then waited in rooming houses for hours and hours for his dad to get home from a night of gambling and carousing. It was often Mastin who looked after little Sammy, even bathing and feeding the toddler. As a result, Sammy developed a close bond with "Uncle Will" that lasted a lifetime.
Then one day in 1929, three-year-old Sammy began acting out parts of the show. One of the dancers saw him and left to find Davis Sr. and Mastin. As they watched, Sammy proceeded to perform the entire 1 1/2 hour act — including all the dances, gags and songs. It was soon discovered that little Sammy Davis Jr. could absorb and later mimic nearly anything he saw.
Mastin, of course, decided to put little Sammy into the show, which marked the beginning of a 60-year career. Davis Jr. was so well-liked that the group soon became "Will Mastin's Gang, Featuring Little Sammy." Sammy was a hit.
By the time Sammy was four, he had traveled to ten states and performed in over 50 cities — giving three shows a day. By the time he was 15, they had crossed the country 23 times.
A grueling schedule of train rides, practice, and performances prevented Sammy Davis Jr. from receiving a formal education. His father and Mastin hired tutors on the vaudeville circuit, but it did not compare to a formal education and thus truant officers were often on their case. Another constant problem was that Sammy Jr. was legally too young to work.
To add to their problems in the 1930s, there was a waning interest in vaudeville (due to the success of "talkies") and the Great Depression dried up many people's spending money. In response, Mastin concluded that since the times were changing so must he. Mastin let the rest of his entertainers go and kept just Davis Sr. and Davis Jr. and then renamed his group, "The Mastin Trio, featuring Sammy Davis Jr."
It was Sammy Davis Jr. whom the audiences loved.
By 1940, the popular act acquired larger bookings. This was largely because Sammy, who had been amazing at three, had spent the last decade perfecting his art. He was constantly working hard – not only to practice but to improve his act. He would often watch other performers and adapt their shows into his own. He started to add impersonations and loved to tap dance.
In 1941, the Trio was booked to be the opening act with Tommy Dorsey at the Michigan Theatre, when a young man came over to shake their hand, introducing himself as "Frank," a vocalist in Dorsey's orchestra. "Frank" turned out to be 25-year-old Frank Sinatra. Sammy and Sinatra would often talk show business over sandwiches between shows; it was the genesis of a 50-year friendship.
On December 7, 1941, an announcement came over the radio that Pearl Harbor was attacked. Sammy was celebrating his 16th birthday a day early, as America went to war.
Two years later, in 1943, the Trio was performing in Reno when Sammy received orders to report to the induction center in San Francisco. The news was a hard blow to all three in the Trio.
Eighteen-year-old, 5′ 4″, 120-pound-Sammy Davis Jr. was drafted into the newly-integrated United States Army. Until then, Davis Jr. had never experienced racial hatred face-to-face, and it devastated him. He soon realized how much his father and Mastin had shielded him from racism.
Because he would not answer to "boy," "Sambo," or other derogatory names, Davis was constantly harassed, spat on, and beaten bloody by white soldiers. His nose was broken twice during vicious fights, "coon" was written across his forehead with white paint, and he was goaded to drink a "beer" that turned out to be urine.
It was Sergeant Williams who saved Sammy. Williams told Davis to use his mind to counter prejudice, instead of his fists. Williams also taught Davis how to read and write, since Davis had only a cursory knowledge of both.
Eventually, Davis was transferred to an entertainment unit and discovered he could use his talent to rise above the racism and make the bigots acknowledge him. Thus began Davis' obsession with gaining acceptance, which caused great disillusionment years later.
On June 1, 1945, Davis was discharged from the Army and then rejoined his father and Mastin. It was a very happy reunion.
Once Sammy was back, the Trio could once again be a success. To start, the Mastin Trio forged their way onto the nightclub scene. Sammy was something special and people began to talk. With the beginnings of his own fan base, Sammy felt like he had a really good chance at a successful solo career. But that was not to be, at least not yet. Sammy owed everything to Mastin and his father and so he remained tethered to them for as long as they needed him – another 15 years.
Being tethered, however, didn't stop Sammy from honing his skills. In addition to dancing, impersonations, and playing a number of musical instruments, Davis worked on singing. And in 1946, Davis recorded "The Way You Look Tonight" with Capitol Records.
Despite their burgeoning success, the Trio still faced racism. For instance, when the Trio arrived for their $500-a-week debut performance in February 1946 at Las Vegas' El Rancho hotel, they found "coloreds" could not book a room, gamble, dine or drink in any facility. The Trio paid twice as much to stay in a segregated boarding house made of wooden crates, the only place available to blacks.
Davis would spend much of his career trying to break through these kinds of racial barriers.
Davis gained his first national recognition on a six-month tour with Mickey Rooney in 1947. The Trio was Rooney's opening act. After working with Rooney, the Trio then became the opening act for such big names as Billie Holiday and Lionel Hampton.
Then came the opportunity to work with the now intensely famous Frank Sinatra. As Sinatra's opening act, the Trio played a three-week engagement at Manhattan's Capitol Theatre for $1,250 a week. While on stage, Sinatra, who had been bullied as a youth for his Italian background, put his arm around Davis in both friendship and solidarity.
It was Sinatra who, behind the scenes, began to play a large role in helping open doors for Davis in the entertainment world.
By the early 1950s, the Mastin Trio had been successful as the opening act in numerous famous venues, but they still hadn't become famous themselves. In March 1951, that changed when the Trio was hired to be the opening act at the prestigious Ciro's in Hollywood.
Ciro's was a coveted booking and one that Davis had dreamed of for years. Davis recognized this as his big opportunity and gave it his all. The audiences loved Sammy's energy, talent, skill, charm, and charisma. The eight weeks at Ciro's made Davis an overnight sensation and gained the Trio regular appearances on many popular shows and venues.
In 1952, Sinatra secured a solo engagement for Davis at the newly-integrated Copacabana in New York. After this stunning success, Decca Records signed Davis to a contract in 1954. He released two albums for Decca, topping the charts.
By 1954, Sammy Davis Jr. had made it big. He was hobnobbing with superstars at parties, being visited backstage by Vice President Richard Nixon, and had become the owner of his very own car. Only months after being given the 1954, lime-green, convertible Cadillac by his father and Mastin, Sammy took what was supposed to be a quick trip from Las Vegas to Hollywood.
On November 19, 1954, 28-year-old Sammy was driving near San Bernardino (with his valet, Charlie Head, asleep in the backseat) when he swerved to avoid a woman making a U-turn on the highway. Sammy, an inexperienced driver, lost control of his car. The resulting accident caused an injury to his leg, cuts to his face, and a burst left eye. A doctor removed what was left of the eye; Davis wore an eye patch for several months and a glass eye for the rest of his life.
While recuperating, Davis discussed philosophy with a Jewish rabbi on the hospital's staff and was struck by similarities between the oppressive experiences of blacks and Jews. After reflecting on his life, Davis converted to Judaism. However, the Jewish community never truly embraced him as a member.
After the car accident, Davis (and everyone else) wasn't sure he would ever be able to perform again. After practicing in secret, Davis returned to the stage at Ciro's, a booking made by Sinatra, on January 11, 1955. This time, Sammy (with his dad and Mastin) was the leading act, and all the most famous entertainers of the time were in the audience. With eye patch on, Sammy wowed them with singing, dancing, instrument playing, and impersonations. The audience, many with tears in their eyes, realized that not only could Sammy still perform, he was truly amazing.
Sammy Davis Jr. had become a star.
After his comeback at Ciro's, Davis' phone kept ringing with offers. For instance, in 1956, with Davis Sr. and Mastin, Sammy made his Broadway debut in Mr. Wonderful, a musical comedy made for him — starring in over 400 performances.
In 1958, Davis had his first, big starring film role in Anna Lucasta, opposite Eartha Kitt. The next year, Davis played the impish character Sportin' Life in the screen hit Porgy and Bess. The film won an Oscar and Golden Globe Award.
A year later, Davis became an official member of the high-profile, Sinatra-led "Rat Pack" — a raucous clan, who frequently performed together in Las Vegas. Doors previously closed to Davis as a black performer immediately swung open when Sinatra, a shareholder in the popular Sands Resort, made it clear that racism towards Davis would not be tolerated.
Davis' inclusion in the Rat Pack was seen by many whites as a discerning career move. However, blacks labeled him a sellout. Beginning with his conversion to Judaism, Davis' becoming a member of the Rat Pack merely confirmed to blacks just how desperate Davis was not to be black.
There was another reason that Sammy Davis Jr. was controversial. At a time when interracial relationships were both taboo and dangerous, Davis was attracted to white women.
Davis had a number of dalliances and a few girlfriends that were white, but it was his relationship with starlet Kim Novak in 1957 that first got him in trouble. Although the couple tried to keep their relationship secret, all good secrets leak out. When Novak's producer found out about the relationship, he threatened Davis' career. Others, thought to be part of the mob, threatened Sammy's life.
Extremely worried, Davis tried to save himself by hurriedly marrying Loray White, a black lounge singer that he barely knew, on January 10, 1958. A few months later, he paid her $10,000 for an annulment.
In 1960, Davis fell in love again; this time to Swedish actress May Britt. As interracial marriage was still outlawed in 31 states, the union provoked hate groups to demonstrate wherever Davis performed.
Worried that Davis' controversial marriage to Britt would hurt John F. Kennedy's presidential hopes, Sinatra begged Davis to postpone the wedding. Davis acquiesced and married a week later, on November 13, 1960, amidst a deluge of racial backlash.
Davis' intermarriage was so controversial that his name was scratched from a list of performers at the Sinatra-hosted inaugural party, despite the fact that Davis had campaigned untiringly to get Kennedy elected. Davis was very upset at being excluded.
Despite his success, Davis continued to chase the spotlight, being away 40 weeks a year from his family. Still, Davis and Britt had one daughter together, Tracey, who co-wrote Sammy Davis, Jr.: A Personal Journey with My Father, based on conversations with Davis on his deathbed. The couple also adopted two sons (Mark and Jeff). Partly because he was away so often and partly because there were rumors of affairs, Davis and Britt divorced in 1968.
Two years later, 44-year-old Davis wed 27-year-old Altovise Gore, a black dancer he met while filming Golden Boy. The couple adopted a son, Manny, and remained married 20 years, until Davis' death in 1990.
For years, it had been obvious to everyone except Davis Sr. and Mastin that the two old men should quit and let Sammy go solo. But the two men hung on, tied as much to show business as to Sammy and couldn't seem to let either go. Then, in 1956, physical ailments struck Davis Sr. and he was out for long-term illness. Mastin, however, still tapped on, despite how strange it looked with one old man dancing behind Sammy.
Finally, in 1960, 60-year-old Davis Sr. and 81-year-old Mastin officially retired. Sammy was finally solo.
Also in 1960, rumors surfaced of the Rat Pack's heavy drug and alcohol use — Davis especially. His white-Hollywood lifestyle contradicted his ardent support of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. Davis participated in the historic 1963 March on Washington, and his philanthropy within the black community is well-documented. Years later, Davis was inducted into the NAACP's Hall of Fame.
In 1964, Davis returned to Broadway in the powerful and long-running Golden Boy, earning him a Tony nomination — and tons of hate mail for his interracial love scenes. However, Davis temporarily shut down the show to march with King during his Montgomery crusade.
The insidious mores of the era dictated to Davis "no you can't," but in 1966 he countered in his exceptionally candid best-seller, Yes I Can. Also in 1966, Davis co-starred with Sinatra and Louis Armstrong in the melodramatic film A Man Called Adam.
With acts like The Beatles and Rolling Stones ascending rock-n-roll's throne, Davis defied expectations with his stirring rendition of I've Gotta Be Me in 1968. He also appeared in numerous TV shows, including a favorite All in the Family episode on which Davis kissed bigot Archie Bunker.
As Davis' fame grew, he refused engagements at venues that practiced racial discrimination. Many of them changed their policies. As a result, future generations of black performers were spared the indignities he and others suffered.
In 1970, Davis was reluctant to sing "The Candy Man," but it landed his only No. 1 hit and put him back on top. Consequently, Davis made many TV appearances.
Despite his success from "Candy Man," Davis once again alienated blacks when he was photographed hugging the Republican presidential candidate, Richard Nixon. Many blacks, who deemed Republicans the bane of their existence, considered it the ultimate betrayal. Years later, Davis conceded disillusionment over associating with the disgraced former president, who he believed failed to advance civil rights.
Davis continued performing well into the 1980s, despite his lifelong four-pack-a-day smoking habit, heavy drinking, and a serious cocaine addiction – all of which contributed to a plethora of physical ailments.
In 1980, Davis and wife Altovise hosted the "party of the century." It was a lavish affair with a whopping $100,000 price tag. But Davis' famous partying stopped in 1983 when an enlarged liver forced him to quit drinking. Then came two painful hip surgeries, which allowed him to continue dancing but to a much lesser degree.
Davis, having reconciled with Sinatra after a three-year schism, teamed with him and Dean Martin for a highly-anticipated comeback tour. Although advanced age hampered their performance, fans delighted in seeing the legends share a stage once again.
In January 1989, Davis' third memoir was published entitled Why Me?, in which he reflected on his life. Also, Davis proved he still had it in reminiscent film Tap with Gregory Hines. At the Sammy Davis, Jr.'s 60th Anniversary Celebration the following year, Hines kissed the entertainer's feet in tribute.
Refusing a life-saving operation at the cost of losing his voice, Davis died of throat cancer on May, 16, 1990 at the untimely age of 64. Sammy Davis Jr. reportedly earned more than $50 million over the course of his career, yet died nearly destitute.
In tribute to one of the most beloved entertainers of all time, the Las Vegas Strip dimmed its lights for 10 minutes. The Mastin Trio came together again when Davis was interred beside his father and Uncle Will in Forest Lawn Cemetery's Garden of Honor.
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Out of frustration I would usually say something like, I don't know, just tell me what to do! To which he would say, Turn to.... or ask me another question. It was downright maddening.
But today I am thankful because today my dad isn't here. He hasn't been for just over 7 years. And though there have been countless times I wish I could've sought his opinion, advice, perspective, or simply be in his presence, I still have full access to the One my dad was always redirecting me to.
When he told me, "Steph, you need to ask what it means to be a righteous person," I definitely thought it would be easier for him to just tell me the answer. I tried, but he wouldn't. He made me consult the Word and seek God for myself.
My dad's question that day started me on a journey that completely transformed what I ask God for.
"The righteous man" (dikaios) is used of him whose way of thinking, feeling and acting is wholly conformed to the will of God.
Perhaps it's not that a righteous person has all their ducks perfectly in row, but maybe, just maybe a righteous person recognizes what it is they should be asking for.
A righteous person prayers are powerful and effective because a righteous person wants what God wants.
"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him."
So how do I know what God wants? Does He want door #1 or door #2 for me? Turn left or right? Now or later? Stay or go? Act now or wait? Speak up or bite my tongue?
When we don't know which way to go, we often ask for wisdom, clarity, strength, etc. in choosing one of the paths.
But imagine with me for a minute that God wants more for you than just door #1 or door #2.
What if He doesn't only want to tell you which way to go, He wants you to know that He is The Way. He doesn't only want your healing, but wants you to know Him as Healer. He doesn't only want to provide for your present need, He wants you to know He is the Great Provider. He doesn't only want to give you the strength for today, He wants you to know He is our Refuge, Strength and Help.
What if we could take a step back from our present circumstances to look to Him and ask, What are you trying to do here? What part of you are you trying to reveal to me?
What if He wants your complete trust in the face of uncertainty because He is so trustworthy, so faithful, so able, He loves me so much, and He knows every detail about the past, present and future? And in exchange for your trust, He wants to keep your mind steadfast and give you the peace that surpasses all understanding to guard your heart and mind in Him. Not a bad deal.
How do I know He wants that for me and for you? How do I know that's His will? Because He already said so. It's in the Word. The Bible.
We don't have to guess what He might want for our lives, when we can ask with certainty for what He wants to do in our hearts.
Last January, my prayer for 2016 was simple: Make me want to love you more than anything else in this world. This prayer has been ongoing and I will keep asking Him for this not because He hasn't answered, but because I know that as long as I am in this body, I will always be tempted to love other things more.
This request has expanded in the form of a little acronym I learned in the book Fervent: PRAY- praise, repentance, ask, yes.
Lord, thank you that you want me to love you with my entire being. Thank you that I don't need to muster it up but I can love you back because you loved me first. You created me so you know how I work. My life works best when I love you first. (Praise.) Forgive me for loving other things more and seeking other things first before you. They never satisfy. (Repentance). When my heart is turning away from you and toward the things of this world, stop me. Get my attention. Remind me of who you are and your great love for me. Continue to drown out lesser desires for the things that will never satisfy my soul. I want to love you more than anything else but I cannot do it on my own. Do it in me. (Ask). Thank you that I can ask with confidence for what you already want to give me. Help me to receive it with open hands. Give me eyes to see how you are answering. Help me to hold with open hands the things that you know need to go. Thank you that all of your promises are a yes in Christ. (Yes).
Ask Him for something according to His will today.
Ask Him to advance the gospel and to so overflow your heart with His love that you would desire to be used as a vessel in whom He makes Himself known.
Ask Him to heal something that's broken that's been causing resentment or fear. Ask Him to break you free from something that has held you captive. Ask Him to bring something to the light that's been in the darkness. Ask Him for comfort over something you're mourning. (Isaiah 61). Ask Him to move a mountain that's been hindering your relationship with Him or another person. Ask Him to move in the heart of someone who's far away from Him. Ask Him to help you see what He's trying to do in your life.
Ask Him for something that someone who's desires are wholly conformed His would ask for.
Then, get ready to receive. Be ready to cooperate with the answer. He operates on his own timeline. He's God. Ask and you will receive. Then keep asking, keep seeking and keep knocking. Ask Him for the eyes to see and ears to hear the answer as He provides it.
I cannot wait to see how He will answer.
I would love to hear from you: What are you asking God for today with confidence based on the truth you find in the Word? Leave a comment below!


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Deshaun Watson asked the Texans for a trade this offseason, but Houston general manager Nick Caserio says the team has no plans to deal the three-time Pro Bowler.
The 25-year-old is one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL. Not many players of his caliber have demanded a trade or had their wish granted.
Former Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer briefly retired prior to the 2011 season after team president Mike Brown wouldn't grant his trade request.
Ultimately, the Bengals sent Palmer to the Raiders in exchange for first and second-round draft picks. He spent two seasons in Oakland before being dealt to Arizona, where he helped them make the NFC Championship Game.
The 41-year-old officially retired after the 2017 season, even though he was willing to walk away from the game much sooner if the Bengals hadn't traded him to the Raiders.
Palmer gave Watson some advice during his appearance on the Rich Eisen Show on Monday.
"You just gotta stick to your guns," Palmer said. "If you're in it to get out and he has realized that he's got to get out of there and it's not a winning combination with his skillset and the way he leads that team to get to a Super Bowl then you gotta stick to your guns. And if you said you're demanding a trade, you can't then go back and renegotiate how it can work out. You gotta stick to your guns. I hope that he's got a destination in mind because at the end of the day he's not a free agent. He's asking to be traded so whoever has the biggest price tag as far as draft capital to give the Texans is where he's gonna go. On one side of it you gotta stick to your guns, but you also gotta be careful for what you wish for because Houston's not a bottom tier organization in my opinion. There could be worse situations to go into."
The Bengals traded Palmer to the Raiders on Oct. 18, 2011. He peeled back the curtain to give fans an idea of what it was like to potentially walk away from the game in his prime.
"At one point I knew a certain team was willing to give up multiple first-round picks and when I was trying to get out of the Bengals situation, they [the Bengals] weren't even willing to listen to the phone call," Palmer said. "And so that was my barometer I said 'you know what, if they're not even willing to listen and hear the call, then they're not really trying to win the Super Bowl' and that was my point. And that was why I needed a change."
As talented as Palmer was when the Bengals traded him to Oakland, Watson is on an entirely different level. He was one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL this season.
He's six years younger than Palmer was when he asked for a trade. Watson also has a no-trade clause, which is a big factor in the Texans' potential talks with other teams.
Palmer believes Watson could benefit from a deal, especially since he can control his destination.
"If he can stick to his guns and he's got that no trade clause then it really could end up being a great situation for him to go to a place that he wants to go to that's ready to win a Super Bowl."
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