My idea of a great escape: an exquisite, boutique hotel with amazing food tucked away in a quiet, European village with nary an obnoxious tourist in site. Oh, it needs to be easily accessible — no complicated airplane connections or endless drives for my family. A tall order? Not at in the mountain village of Puigpunyent just outside of Palma, Mallorca, otherwise known as my little slice of heaven.
Let's just say that Son Net had me at hola. The finca, which dates from 1672 and still has its original well and patio, is set in the Tramuntana hills and mountains a 20-minute ride from the airport. When you arrive at the 31-room villa, you feel like you're walking into a friend's house party, all warm welcomes and refreshing drinks.
The villa has been lovingly restored using local wood, stone, and Spanish tile. My kids love the rambling gardens and architecture. The decor is old-school Mediterranean but mod: Luxe fabrics and heavy furnishings mix with contemporary pieces by David Hockney and Frank Stella.
With kids, it's all about the pool, and Son Net's is spectacular. Grown-ups seeking shelter (from the sun or from their squealing children) can opt for a minimalist cabana as kids frolic in the shallow, refreshing water (warning: summer temps are a killer). Everyone will love lunch at Gazebo, a casual patio restaurant overlooking town. The ingredients are locally sourced, and kids are welcome to explore the hotel's vegetable garden. Most impressively, the chef prepares dishes that not only expand your child's palate but are also acceptable to her palate.
After a long day spent doing very little — you could borrow hotel bicycles to explore the surrounding area, or you could just have a massage — it will be time to hit the bar. I recommend booking a kind, competent sitter through the concierge (our was a young Spanish mother who spoke three languages and thoroughly entertained our niños) and repairing downstairs for a glass of local red wine (Priorato, Somontano, Ribera del Duero, Rioja are all wonderful). Vaulted stone ceilings, brocade curtains...it's all very conquistador.
You'll then head to the hotel's insanely good — but decidedly not kid-friendly — . Ask to be seated outside for your feast of inventive takes on Mallorcan favorites, like local lobster caldereta (stew) with sopes bread. After numerous courses, you'll sleep like a baby in your sizable four-poster bed. With those perfectly pressed linens.
The ideal stay here is three days — enough time to explore the countryside, visit the nearby , go for a sail, and hit the beach for a change of scene. Any more than that, and you could easily slip into a vacation coma. You've been warned.
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Every part of your body matters, including your mouth, eyes, leg, skin, hand, every single thing you can think off. Taking care of your health is being responsible for what you have because you do not want to take it for granted. As the saying goes, better to prevent than to have to treat it later. Because medical bills can cost you quite a fortune if you get cavities that you could have prevented, continue reading to know how to take care of your dental health and have a healthy smile.
When is the last time you visit your dentist? If it is when you were a child, then you may want to call a dental center now and make an appointment. Just like you need to check up your body health in the hospital at least once a year, your teeth and gum need a health check as well. Make your smile whiter and ask help from your dentist to make sure that your teeth are going to be healthy when you are in your fifties later. Go to a local clinic like dentist terrigal to receive the best service and be responsible for your dental health.
You probably know already that you must brush your teeth every morning and before you sleep, but what you do not know yet is how to clean them properly. Ask your dentist to teach you the proper movement when brushing to make your brushing routine more effective, and think about the brush that you are using. Most people have changed to electronic brush now because they claim to clean your mouth better than a regular brush.
Do not get tired of hearing that you need to floss because you do need to do this if you wish to avoid any major problems in your gum and teeth. Leftover food in between your teeth can be a feast for bacterias that can leave you with cavities and many other things that you do not want, a nightmare for your dental health and your wallet because a dentist is not cheap. So invest in your future and floss every time after you eat.
To top it off, rinse your mouth with a mouthwash that will cleanse all the bad bacteria and make your mouth smells nice. If you are not enjoying the alcohol or mint sensation that stings a little bit, buy the non-alcohol version.


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Q: in given number x , can i check if x exist in the array with time complexity of log(n)+log(m)? Given a two-dimensional array sorted in size of NxM so that:
The rows are sorted from left to right - from large to small.
The cols are sorted from up to down - from large to small.
in given number x , can i check if x exist in the array with time complexity of

log(n)+log(m)

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The Little League Baseball® program includes divisions for all children, ages 4–16. In addition to practicing on-field fundamentals and the excitement of playing games in a competitive environment, Little League Baseball pridefully enlists the sport to strengthen its participants' self-esteem and confidence.
Whether you are looking to compete against neighboring leagues or international countries, Little League Baseball is more than an organization, it's a community baseball program operated by local volunteers, and dedicated to providing any child with a fun and engaging youth sports environment.
Learn more about Urban Initiative Jamborees, Baseball Days, and LL® Days at MLB parks.
Promote and operate a successful baseball program with these useful tips.
See who won the 2018 Little League Baseball® championships.
We never won a championship, but we tried real hard. That's what Little League is all about – trying.


Mesothelioma research and advocating for a ban on asbestos are crucial in the fight to end this rare disease. Mesothelioma.com is proud to contribute to various organizations and efforts to help find a cure for mesothelioma, raise awareness for the rare cancer and the dangers of asbestos and fight for an asbestos ban. We are dedicated to giving back to the mesothelioma community in as many ways as possible.
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, formerly known as MARF, is a national non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for the fatal asbestos disease known as mesothelioma. The primary work of this organization is to provide funding for mesothelioma research and to help mesothelioma patients gain access to the nation's top mesothelioma experts and educate them on the most recent mesothelioma treatment options available. They also provide a strong advocacy presence in Washington D.C. to lobby for continued federal funding for mesothelioma research.
The foundation also provides a wealth of information to mesothelioma victims and their families including information about the disease, asbestos and the latest clinical trials being conducted through the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Health. Mesothelioma treatment information, which is of primary importance to those diagnosed with the disease, is also made available through the foundation as are "stories of hope" from survivors. And perhaps the most important thing of all provided by the foundation is the unyielding commitment to continuing to believe in a cure for mesothelioma and the hope that it brings to the entire mesothelioma community.
The International Mesothelioma Program (IMP) is a joint initiative of the Brigham and Women's Hospital, the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and Harvard University School of Medicine. The IMP is at the forefront of all leading mesothelioma treatment research and practice. Combining a holistic treatment and support program, the IMP has made tremendous strides in surgical treatment for early-stage mesothelioma diagnosis, as well as in aggressive chemotherapy treatments for later-stage disease.
The National Cancer Institute is part of the National Institute of Health, one of 11 agencies currently operating under the umbrella of the Department of Health and Human Services. In addition to research conducted in its own clinics and laboratories, the NCI supports and coordinates research projects through cancer centers, hospitals, and universities, while also being the primary federal entity responsible for disseminating information about cancer. Mesothelioma research is among the many projects and initiatives being conducted by the institute.
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide network of community based, voluntary health organizations committed to the research and defeat of cancer. While the ACS is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and offers services through 9 regional chapters, the organization works in concert with international health organizations to carry out strategic initiatives across the globe. The ACS cooperates with and encourages coordination among cancer specialists and doctors throughout the country in the fight against malignant mesothelioma. They also support research to learn more about the causes of the disease.
LUNGevity is primarily a lung cancer advocacy and awareness initiative with a singular stated goal to "Stop Lung Cancer Now." LUNGevity understands that advancements in lung cancer research and investment into lung cancer initiatives is a national priority and may have ramifications for the advancement of similar mesothelioma projects. Many drugs researched for use among lung cancer patients have been successfully applied to the treatment of malignant mesothelioma and other carcinomas. LUNGevity also provides mesothelioma and non-squamous small cell lung cancer community support forums.
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization was established in 2004. It was founded as an independent organization by asbestos victims and their families with the primary mission of helping to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos and preventing asbestos disease through education and legislative action. The organization seeks to be a "Voice of the Victims", to educate the public about the hazards of asbestos exposure, to promote unity among asbestos disease victims and to support ongoing research.
Miles for Meso supports mesothelioma awareness and research through 5K races and fun runs/walks . These events take place throughout the country and proceeds are donated to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. The generosity of both participants and sponsors has helped raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos and unite communities in the fight against mesothelioma.
The Possible Dream Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of special needs individuals. Dr. Michael Geraldi and his wife, Camille, dedicated their lives to caring for children with medical challenges and doing everything in their power to help these children reach their full potential in life despite their disabilities. In the face of Michael's passing in March of 2016 from Stage 4 mesothelioma, Camille, although devastated by her husband's loss, is determined to continue on with the incredible work the Possible Dream Foundation has been carrying out since its inception in 1986.
The Possible Dream Foundation depends on the kindness and generosity of people like you to continue providing special needs individuals with a loving home. All levels of donations are welcome and greatly appreciated and all donations are tax-deductible with receipts provided upon request. Please consider making a donation today and helping Camille continue to make dreams come true in honor of her late husband.
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New week new printable! This time it's all about what's taller or smaller and what weights more and what less – grab these comparing weight and height printable.
There are 3 pages where kids will have to compare objects and determine which are shorter, lighter and heavier. We have one page where they'll have to identify and circle the objects that are shorter, one page where they'll look at the same objects in different sizes or numbers and identify which one is heavier. Last but not least there is one page where kids will have to identify which of the objects on the scale are lighter.


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Art Among Us
Students showcase their art around school
Fiona Flynn
A sketch of a skeleton by Maryn Weber featured in the art display case.
Sarah Clay, Reporter
Over the summer, many eye-catching art pieces have been put into a display case by the art classrooms and on the walls around the school. They showcase some talented artists here at Liberty.
Many of the student-created pieces are also featured in art shows that take place district-wide.
"It's diverse, it's unique and we want to show what each student can do," art teacher Ms. Biere said.
The art pieces are chosen by the art department and then judged on the students' ability to understand technique and art as a whole.
The sketch (on the bottom right) was drawn by Hannah Ingrassia with colored pencils. (Fiona Flynn)
The prints in the display cases without names were purchased by the school. They're just famous art pieces from history.
Some of the student art is displayed in St. Joe's Hospital, Wentzville School District's central office, and even the Wentzville Community Center.
Sophomore Hannah Ingrassia created her art freshman year. Ms. Middendorf had given out the assignment, but it was Ms. Biere who inspired her. Ingrassia's personal art style is realistic portraits.
"It's always been my passion from walking to now," Ingrassia said. "I would definitely use it as a side hustle as it pays well."
Ingrassia's portrait took five hours and she used black and white wax-based colored pencils to create it. The mom is made entirely of lines while the baby is colored in.
Ingrassia is currently in advanced studio art and will continue to take art classes.
Junior Maryn Weber has also been inspired by art.
"I really like Halloween,'' she said. "I wanted to do something spooky.''
Weber used regular pencils and charcoal pencils. Ms. Middendorf gave her the assignment to look at a skeleton for reference.
So is this Weber's passion or just a hobby? "Definitely something I want to do for a career. I'll incorporate it in," she responded.
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America's Immigration: An Experience From an Indian Family
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 TDS American took part in the PROCESS EXPO in Chicago in Sep 2015-TDS Fluid Industries LLC.
a global trade association serving suppliers in the food and beverage industries.
TDS also took part in this professional show once every two year.
also match to NSF standard.
Nowaday ,TDS products are widely used in food industry .


I haven't quite finished up this session yet, but I am so in love with this little precious baby's pictures that I just have to share a few. Her grandma is very special to me- I have known her for a long time and always knew she would make a wonderful grandmother.
Their great big Goldendoodle couldn't get enough of the newest little addition either!
Amy….what an outstanding display and keen eye you have for this craft. These pictures are absolutely wonderful! Great job…the beauty you capture in each photo is flawless. I really think you have found your niche in life…in addition to being a wonderful mother, wife, friend, etc.!


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Orie Melvin Defense Tells Jury to Look for the North Star
90.5 WESA | By Emily Farah
Attorneys for suspended Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin and her sister, Janine Orie made their opening arguments to a jury of 9 women and 3 men Friday morning in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas downtown. The two co-defendants are accused of misusing government resources and staffers for Melvin's state Supreme Court campaigns in 2003 and 2009. There are also counts of conspiracy, tampering with evidence and official oppression.
Melvin's attorney, Daniel Brier of the Scranton law firm, Myers, Brier & Kelly, made an emotional appeal and asked the jury to look for the "North Star" with a compass that's pointer gravitates toward "hard work" and passion for the law.
"Joan Orie Melvin is innocent," Brier said. "Today the silence ends and the truth begins."
Brier also told the jury that Melvin's Pennsylvania Superior Court office was just as productive or more productive during the election years 2003 and 2009 compared to other years. The prosecution contends Orie Melvin used office staff to campaign for the justice and her sister Jane Orie. Brier cites Melvin's number of decisions and opinions those years as evidence for her hard work.
"It's simple math," Brier said, after he explained Orie Melvin submitted 235 decisions in 2003 and 259 decisions in 2009. Between 2001-2009, Brier said Melvin submitted an average of 237 decisions a year. "The work got done," he said.
James DePasquale, defense attorney for Janine Orie, said his client was included in the list of people who got their government work done. DePasquale asked the jury to look for inconsistencies in witness testimony.
The prosecution, represented by Assistant District Attorney Lawrence Claus, pointed to what he believes to be the evidence, and named multiple witnesses willing to say, under oath, that Joan Orie Melvin or Janine Orie requested campaign work be done on government time.
His opening statement to the jury was less expressive. He drily explained to the jury what each woman is accused of and why and then gave details about the evidence and witnesses he would present that he feels will paint the picture that the two are guilty.
Judge Lester G. Nauhuas is presiding over the trial, and said it should take no longer than four weeks.
GOP declares victory in conservative Pa. state Senate district
Republicans are declaring victory in a special election for a vacant state Senate seat in a heavily Republican district in northern Pennsylvania. The Republican candidate, state Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver, led Democrat Patricia Lawton in preliminary returns from Tuesday's special election by more than a two-to-one margin.
Pa. takes over troubled mortgage relief program from contractor after complaints, backlogs
Charlotte Keith | Spotlight PA
Officials in Pennsylvania have temporarily halted applications for mortgage, utility, and tax relief as they make the transition.
Ed Mahon | Spotlight PA
An unprecedented Spotlight PA analysis of 1 million medical marijuana certifications reveals how a change by policymakers made it possible for virtually anyone to get a card.


March 06, 2013, 12:08 pm -- /EPR NETWORK/ -- The island, surrounded by crystal clear warm turquoise water is home to 33 over the water bungalows with private balconies and sundecks providing glorious views of the lagoon and ocean. The one bedroom and loft style villas also include outdoor showers. The uniquely designed villas were inspired by the local Maldivian fishing boats called "dhonis" and each suite or villa and provide easy access for an anytime swim.
Known for its personalized service, DirectRooms.com says that guests who stay at the resort can experience an array of amenities such as over the water suite accommodations, private dinners on secluded beaches, swimming and snorkeling and even coral reef diving.
The resort's on-site dive center has PADI trained instructors who guide guests to wreck sites and the multitude of marine wildlife in the crystal-clear water. Guests needing to be dive certified can take Cocoa Island's e-learning course online and complete the classroom portion of the certification before arriving to the resort.
The Cocoa Island Resort Maldives is located on the easternmost atoll and is reachable by a 40 minute speedboat from the capital's international airport. Upon arrival guests many experience the resorts many activities or enjoy walks along the private sandy beaches.
The Como Shambhala spa offers waterfront treatment rooms where guests can select a number of rejuvenating treatments and then enjoy dinner at the Asian fusion cuisine restaurant Ufaa.
The Cocoa Island Resort Maldives is a sophisticated yet casual piece of paradise that has become one of the top tropical destinations for those in search of ultimate relaxation.


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Motociklistična Velika nagrada Japonske 2004 je bila dvanajsta dirka motociklističnega prvenstva v sezoni 2004. Potekala je 18. septembra 2004.

Razred MotoGP

Razred 250 cm³

Razred 125 cm³

Svetovno prvenstvo v motociklizmu sezona 2004
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A few years ago a good friend and I were walking through Munich's famed Englischer Garten when we came across some guys surfing in a fast-flowing canal. It was really amusing to see these guys surf back and forth for a minute or two before falling or conceding to the next surfer. While it was highly unusual to see people surfing downtown in a city, it was at least summer-time and quite hot. It turns out there are crazies there all year surfing.
I was in Munich over the weekend with my wife and her sister Alix, and so I told them about the surfers I saw a few years back. We were close to the area, and so I walked them over there. It was fairly cold out, 2-3 degrees Celcius, but there were 4-5 guys having a blast surfing in the canal. I snapped a few shots.
If you're ever in Munich, take a couple of hours to walk through the English Gardens. It's huge and quite enjoyable to walk through, and be sure to look for the surfers of Munich. The canal is near the south-west end of the park, or just ask a local to point you in the right direction.


I love Springtime...new life, everything is green and blooming, the sun is shining, we can be outside all the time because the weather is perfect...thank you Lord!
I'm so grateful for my three wonderful blessings.
This afternoon, Jonah was mixing up pizza crust in the kitchen while I supervised and cleaned out some cupboards.
I pulled out a punch bowl that hasn't seen the light of day in about four years and set it on the counter. Jonah asked why and I told him I was putting it into our upcoming garage sale.
"Say what?" Jonah was incredulous. "Why in the world would you get rid of THAT? It's so pretty!"
I explained that it was something I previously found useful but don't use much anymore and now it just takes up space.
Jonah's reply? "Well I would think you could just keep it and give it to my wife when I get married. I think she would like it."
After lunch today, Bridget and I were talking. Out of the blue she asked me this very important question: "Hey Mom, is Dad at work, or in Colorado, or at a friend's house?"
I stifled a giggle but told her that he is at work.
"Okay," she said, "I just needed to know."
After the surprise of Nancy's babies, we were constantly on the lookout for more (since we had 3 other female goats). A few weeks after Nancy, Mama had her babies. We named them Strawberry the Shortcake (Bridget's choice), and Louie (Sam's choice). They were both as sweet as their mama and turned out to be super friendly as well.
After Mama, it was Goldie's turn. Goldie has always been a little skittish and hasn't appreciated human interaction, but she required a little help during the birth of one of her kids. That is something I never thought I would do!!! She was in great distress and starting to give up, so I helped pull one out. Her babies were named Rocky and Dixie, and we really didn't ever get them to be anymore people-friendly than their mama ever was. They looked just like their mama with the dangling "goat jewelry" hanging from their necks...so cute.
The father of all these goats was a young billy named Buck. We didn't keep him long after the mamas had their kids as he was waaaaay too aggressive with our own kids.
A full two months after the first kids, our last goat Ashley finally had hers. She had two, a boy that we can't remember what we named, and a girl that Bridget named Spongebob. Ashley and her babies were even more skittish than Goldie and hers, so we really never got to spend any time handling them or playing with them.
Such a fun experience to be a part of kidding season!


Company Albert Nisani is located in the city of TEL AVIV-JAFFA. The legal address of the company is 21 Yehudit Blvd., TEL AVIV-JAFFA 6701623. Other interesting information can be found on working days by phone +972-3-5626380. The scheme of travel to the company Albert Nisani can be viewed on the interactive map.


Samarinda Jewell by the sea is located on beautiful North Stradbroke Island in Moreton Bay. North Stradbroke Island is the second largest sand island in the world, with an enticing blend of pristine beaches and rugged coastal landscapes with tranquil inland lakes.
The complex has 18 one, two and three bedroom apartments all are spacious and have full kitchen, laundry, Foxtel, free WIFI and private balconies with undercover parking for vehicles.
It is close to the fabulous gorge walk, main beach, shops and restaurants. It is the perfect location to either just unwind or get involved in the many beach and outdoor activities. Samarinda has a great swimming pool and barbecue area. During May – late October see the whale migration from your balcony.
Minimum of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry, balcony and car parking. All linen and towels are supplied, each unit has Foxtel available and free wifi.
Two bedroom apartments are available on all three levels of the complex. Garden level has ocean views and direct access to the garden area. Stair access of approx 12 steps. Oceania level is on the mid level which great ocean views and located off the carpark with up to 6 steps. Surfside level is on the top floor with the best views and also a larger living area.
these prices are low season rates and vary depending on size, level of apartment and length of stay.


News Pokemon GO Spawn points are modeled after Open Street Map data!
How was the spawn data gathered?
Spawns were collected with my own script, Fastmap. that's also the reason why 'dots' were only in parks on that picture and all other spawns missing – i can only get this type aka ex 'rustling leaves' positions from the maximum scan range of 1km, only that makes the script actually fast enough for tasks like scanning a city in a matter of minutes or all Mallorca in 2 hours and such.
How was the spawn data exported? Spawns were exported as CSV from the sqlite database with SQLiteStudio. but any tool capable of dumping tables to csv while keeping column names in the first row of csv will do. It will also work with the 'encounters' table of PoGoMap pogom.db, tough you will get multiples of each spawn, eg more data to process.
How was the spawn data analyzed?
TL; DR: What does it tell us?
Users also found water type spawns related to 'reservoirs' or underground streams/creeks, which were non existent on Google Maps but were cleary marked on OSM.


Last minute changes again (I love not having a schedule). I flew with Ranny to Sorong. Along the way she told me about some guests she was having the day we arrived. They are reptile lovers and had plans of trekking into the jungle in hopes of finding snakes. I've been itching to see the jungle and the creatures within it. Most people visit Raja Ampat for its underwater beauty. I was curious to see if the beauty continued above. So off we went, on a three day trek into the unknown, with three local guides.
It was so hot, and I didn't have the proper gear, but made do with what I had. We trekked for two hours until we made it to one of the guide's houses; this would be our base camp. After dinner we set out to complete a night hike. I sure am glad we did.
One tree looked like it had Christmas lights on it. It was filled with fire flies. The canopy floor was also lit up with other insets. We saw a tarantula and numerous other interesting insects. The highlight of the night for me was seeing "glow in the dark" mushrooms. These mushrooms were a neon green colour… absolutely amazing.
The next day we hiked to a cave with hopes of finding some snakes. The cave entrance was about 4-5 meters high, so to get there I had to climb up some vines (sorry mom). Once we made a bit of noise, we heard this loud commotion. We looked up and saw these massive bats flying above us. At first I assumed they were fruit bats because they were so large, but no, they were just huge bats. My guess is their wing span was around 3-4 feet.
Arriving inside the cave, we saw a very small species of another bat. Because we are on an island, most creatures are normally smaller than their mainland relatives; small, but stunning. The amount of colours and diversity is mind boggling. For instance every tree has its own eco-system. I saw a number of spiders with horny shells – go figure.
Our base camp was situated along a river which was perfect for bathing. At night the river filled with large shrimp. You can see their eyes glowing beneath the surface. We never did find any snakes and as half of them are deadly, I didn't mind too much. Once the jungle trek was over, Ranny joined the American couple at a nearby homestay. I am now off to Waisai where I can get situated, and find a place to call home for the next two months.


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import { test } from "@hipanel-core/fixtures";
import { expect } from "@playwright/test";
import Index from "@hipanel-core/page/Index";

test("Test bills index page works @hipanel-module-finance @seller", async ({ sellerPage }) => {
  await sellerPage.goto("/finance/bill");
  await expect(sellerPage).toHaveTitle("Bills");

  await expect(sellerPage.locator(".content-sidebar a.btn:has-text(\"Recharge account\")")).toBeVisible();
  await expect(sellerPage.locator(".content-sidebar a.btn:has-text(\"Add payment\")")).toBeVisible();
  await expect(sellerPage.locator(".content-sidebar a.btn:has-text(\"Currency exchange\")")).toBeVisible();

  await sellerPage.locator("text=Import payments").first().click();
  await expect(sellerPage.locator("text=Import payments").first()).toBeVisible();
  await expect(sellerPage.locator("text=Import from a file").first()).toBeVisible();

  const indexPage = new Index(sellerPage);
  await indexPage.hasAdvancedSearchInputs([
    "BillSearch[client_id]",
    "BillSearch[requisite_id]",
    "BillSearch[currency_in][]",
    "BillSearch[type_in][]",
    "BillSearch[servers]",
    "BillSearch[descr]",
    "BillSearch[tariff_id]",
    "BillSearch[seller_id]",
  ]);
  await indexPage.hasBulkButtons(["Copy", "Generate invoice", "Update", "Delete"]);
  await indexPage.hasColumns(["Client", "Time", "Sum", "Balance", "Type", "Description"]);

  await sellerPage.waitForTimeout(3000);
});

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J&J expedites Phase I/IIa trial of Covid-19 vaccine candidate
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has expedited the launch of a Phase I/IIa clinical trial of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate, Ad26.COV2-S, from September this year to the second half of next month.
J&J will perform the Phase I/IIa trial in US and Belgium. Credit: Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine.
The randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial will assess the safety, reactogenicity and immunogenicity of the investigational vaccine recombinant in 1,045 healthy volunteers aged 18 to 55 years, and 65 years and above.
J&J, through its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceutical, will perform the trial in the US and Belgium.
The company is also in talks with the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to potentially start the Phase III trial of the vaccine ahead of its original schedule, contingent on data from Phase I trials and regulatory approvals.
Moderna eyes combined Covid-19, flu booster by 2023
Johnson & Johnson executive committee vice-chairman and chief scientific officer Paul Stoffels said: "Based on the strength of the preclinical data we have seen so far and interactions with the regulatory authorities, we have been able to further accelerate the clinical development of our investigational SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, Ad26.COV2-S, recombinant.
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"Our goal is to ensure we can deliver a vaccine to the world and protect people everywhere from this pandemic."
The company is also working to form global partnerships and invest in vaccine production technology and manufacturing capabilities. The aim is to boost manufacturing capacity and facilitate global access.
J&J expects to supply more than one billion doses of the Covid-19 vaccine worldwide through the course of next year, if the vaccine is found to be safe and effective.
Last month, J&J signed a deal with contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) Vibalogics for the manufacture of clinical trial material for its Covid-19 vaccine candidate.
Under the contract, Vibalogics agreed to produce multiple batches of the vaccine candidate at its facility in Cuxhaven, Germany, expected to yield thousands of vaccine doses.
The vaccine development and production efforts are supported by Janssen's partnership with the US Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
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Amlan International Names Ricardo Ivanovski as Regional Technical Service Manager for Brazil
Posted on February 4, 2021 by Korea Bizwire in World Business with 0 Comments
CHICAGO, Feb. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Amlan International, a global leader in mineral-based feed additives that improve the intestinal health and efficiency of poultry and livestock, has named Ricardo Ivanovski as the new Technical Service Manager for Brazil.
Ricardo will execute technical service support and ensure strong customer service in the region for Amlan in this role. His hiring will further support Amlan's mission to bring its proprietary mineral-based feed additive solutions to protein producers and distributors in Brazil to ensure long-term customer value and profitability.
"Ricardo's prior experience in animal health and technical services will provide great value to Amlan International and allow us to further strengthen our technical service support in Brazil," says Fred Kao, Vice President of Global Sales, Amlan International. "Ricardo recognizes the consumer demand for high-quality animal protein, and we are excited to have him join our effort in delivering revolutionary mineral-based feed additives to producers in Brazil."
Ricardo brings years of industry experience to Amlan, from working as an animal nutritionist to technical services positions where he developed business strategies and support areas for animal health companies. Most recently, Ricardo was the Technical Services Manager for a well-known global animal nutrition company, where he supported the sales team and assisted in developing business strategies in the region. Previously, he worked as an animal nutritionist, evaluating ingredients and formulating diets for broilers and breeders. Ricardo is a graduate of the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná with a degree in Animal Science, and a master's in Applied Nutrition at the Feed Animal Interest Zootechnical.
"Amlan is at the forefront of developing and introducing natural mineral-based feed additive solutions. We are committed to investing in a talented team of industry professionals to supply these products to producers around the world," says Daniel Jaffee, President & CEO, Oil-Dri Corporation of America. Jaffee also serves as President and General Manager of Amlan, Oil-Dri's animal health business. "We are excited to welcome Ricardo to our team of professionals to help maximize our operations in Brazil."
Amlan International offers mineral-based feed additives to poultry and livestock producers. Amlan is the animal health business of Oil-Dri Corporation of America, leading global manufacturer and marketer of sorbent minerals. Oil-Dri leverages over 80 years of expertise in mineral science to selectively mine and process their unique mineral to remove impurities from fluids, including the processing of edible oils and purification of jet fuel. Oil-Dri Corporation of America doing business as "Amlan International" is a publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ODC). Amlan International sells feed additives across the world. Product availability may vary by country, associated claims do not constitute medical claims and may differ based on government requirements.
Reagan Culbertson
press@amlan.com
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2f2c333c-cdda-422d-b4b9-e5a06b49f46d
Source: Oil-Dri Corporation of America via GLOBE NEWSWIRE
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Q: Trying to save text and output it on different screen I've put together a text field that can take text and save it and output it into a label on the same controller page. My question is how do I use another controller page (using tab view controller) and output the same text on the second controller.
I've linked the label as the same IBOulet that the text is saved as.
Below is my code for the firstcontroller.m
#import "FirstViewController.h"

@interface FirstViewController ()
@property (nonatomic, strong) IBOutlet UILabel* label;
@end

@implementation FirstViewController
-(BOOL)textFieldShouldBeginEditing:(UITextField *)textField{
    self.label.text = @"";
    return TRUE;
}

-(BOOL)textFieldShouldReturn:(UITextField *)textField{
    [textField resignFirstResponder];
    self.label.text = textField.text;
    return YES;
}

-(void)textFieldDidBeginEditing:(UITextField *)textField{
    textField.text = @"";
}

Thanks in advance

A: You can use the UITabBarDelegate to listen when the user click on another tab to pass the text.
Please check this link Class reference
- (void)tabBar:(UITabBar *)tabBar didSelectItem:(UITabBarItem *)item

Or you can check this too Class reference
- (void)tabBarController:(UITabBarController *)tabBarController didSelectViewController:(UIViewController *)viewController

With this you could get the new view controller to assign the value in a good way.
Let me know if it helps you

A: Really, a UITextField is not a place to store data for any significant amount of time, as Model information should not be stored in a UIView. If you'd like this text to be accessible from multiple UIViewControllers, you should create a Model object that can store the string, and persist regardless of what happens with your view controllers.
You can pass this text to the model object by having your UIViewController be a delegate for the UITextField. The UIViewController should then be made to conform to <UITextFieldDelegate> so that you can listen for :
- (void)textFieldDidEndEditing:(UITextField *)textField
When this is called, pass the text to your model. The model could be set up with a Singleton pattern, just have 1 static model object accessible globally. When your app exits, you could write this object to disk using <NSCoding>, so that you can read it back in again next time the app starts.
For non-trivial data, I'd recommend using CoreData.
tl;dr- dont pass text to other controllers directly from the textfield.


I went out and bought "No Easy Day: The Autobiography of a Navy SEAL" and read it over the weekend. It is, indeed – as the SEAL has said in interviews – not a political book with any particular political agenda.
The book is a first-hand account of the raid in Pakistan that took out Usama bin Laden, written by one of the SEALs who was actually there – in the house/on the stairs – when they got "The Pacer." Obviously, a very interesting book. But while it wasn't political, one aspect of it SHOULD be…and there's blame to be laid on elected officials of BOTH parties.
That would be the outrageous and ever-increasing "lawyering-up" of warfare for the military men and women we send in harm's way.
And by "fun," he wasn't talking about the Space Mountain roller-coaster at Disney World. He was talking about doing the job they were trained to do without politically-correct rules of engagement, mountains of post-mission paperwork, and fighting a determined enemy with one hand tied behind their backs.
"Everything in Afghanistan was getting harder. It seemed with every rotation we had new requirements or restrictions. It took pages of PowerPoint slides to get a mission approved. Lawyers and staff officers pored over the details on each page, making sure our plan was acceptable to the Afghan government.
"We noticed there were fewer assaulters on missions and more 'straphangers,' each of whom performed a very limited duty. We now took conventional Army soldiers with us on operations as observers so they could refute any false allegations.
"Policy makers were asking us to ignore all of the lessons we had learned, especially the lessons learned in blood, for political solutions. For years we had been sneaking into compounds, catching fighters by surprise.
"On the last deployment, we were slapped with a new requirement to call them out. After surrounding a building, an interpreter had to get on a bullhorn and yell for the fighters to come out with their hands raised. It was similar to what police did in the United States.
"After the fighters came out, we cleared the house. If we found guns, we arrested the fighters, only to see them go free a few months later. Often we recaptured the same guy multiple times during a single deployment.
"It felt like we were fighting the war with one hand and filling out paperwork with the other. When we brought back detainees, there was an additional two to three hours of paperwork. The first question to the detainee at the base was always, 'Were you abused?' An affirmative answer meant an investigation and more paperwork.
"And the enemy had figured out the rules.
"Their tactics evolved as fast as ours. On my earlier deployments, they stood and fought. On more recent deployments, they started hiding their weapons, knowing we couldn't shoot them if they weren't armed. The fighters knew the rules of engagement and figured they'd just work their way through the system and be back to their village in a few days.
This continues to be an almost completely ignored scandal of the so-called "war on terrorism" – and both the Bush and Obama administrations are guilty of perpetuating it.
How many members of our military have died or been seriously wounded thanks to the absurd but politically-correct rules of engagement we're forcing our people to fight under? And how many of our most experienced and talented soldiers, Marines and special ops personnel have quit the service rather than be forced to act like a Brooklyn street cop?
Look, if we don't trust our trained warriors to fight and do their jobs they way they have been trained to do them…BRING THEM HOME! Now. Right now. Screw Hamid Karzai, the Afghan president who constantly whines about how Americans go about defending his nation. His life ain't worth a thousand Mark Owens.
Let them fight…or bring them home. Enough is enough.


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Q: Filter for most recent client version in SQL table So I have a database and I have used select/join statements to try to create a leaderboard based on the number of games users of an app have played, along with information on their device.
My issue is that the database contains multiple rows for one user if they have downloaded multiple release versions of the app. My table looks something like:
+--------+---------+----------+-------------+
|# games | user id | platform | app version |
+--------+---------+----------+-------------+
|   15   |   1     |     ios  |   3.2.1     |
+--------+---------+----------+-------------+
|   13   |   2     | android  |   2.0.3     |
+--------+---------+----------+-------------+
|   13   |   2     | android  |   3.2.1     |
+--------+---------+----------+-------------+
|   13   |   2     | android  |   3.1.0     |
+--------+---------+----------+-------------+
|   11   |   3     |     ios  |   3.1.5     |
+--------+---------+----------+-------------+

Is there a way to consolidate each unique user id with multiple rows (from having used multiple versions) into one row, which only contains info on the most recent version? That is, the above table would be consolidated to this :
+--------+---------+----------+-------------+
|# games | user id | platform | app version |
+--------+---------+----------+-------------+
|   15   |   1     |     ios  |   3.2.1     |
+--------+---------+----------+-------------+
|   13   |   2     | android  |   3.2.1     |
+--------+---------+----------+-------------+
|   11   |   3     |     ios  |   3.1.5     |
+--------+---------+----------+-------------+

A: If you want all details from a row, but filter on the max (or min or something) on one column you can do this in many different ways.
One way is to find the max app version rows for each user in a derived table that you join with to filter the rows returned, another option is to use a correlated not exists query that checks that there doesn't exists any row for the same user with a later app version (and the same platform).
The two queries aren't exactly the same as the first doesn't take the platform into account, but if you want that you can just add it to the derived table, group by and join.
select t1.*
from your_table t1
inner join (
  select `user id`, max(`app version`) as max_app_version
  from your_table
  group by `user id`
) t2
on t1.`user id` = t2.`user id`
and t1.`app version` = t2.max_app_version;

select t1.*
from your_table t1
where not exists (
  select 1 from your_table
  where `app version` > t1.`app version`
  and `user id` = t1.`user id`
  and platform = t1.platform
);

Sample SQL Fiddle


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Braving Russia's Winter Roads
In Global Perspectives, Maps101 by February 2, 2018
While this may look like a paved highway covered with snow, drivers on this road are actually traveling atop the frozen Lena River in Russia. People in remote areas rely on truck drivers willing to drive along these treacherous paths to bring them food and supplies during the long winter.
Vladimir Kirillin is a truck driver. He has a very important job; he delivers oil to isolated villages and towns in remote Siberia. People rely on truckers like Vladimir Kirillin to survive the harsh Siberian winter.
Siberia is a vast area in eastern Russia. Siberia makes up 80 percent of Russia's land area, but only a quarter of Russia's population lives there. Population density is very low, with only about eight people per square mile. One major reason Siberia has so few citizens is because it is very, very cold. The Siberian city of Yakutsk is often called the coldest city on Earth. It has average January temperatures around 40 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. Yakutsk is built on a layer of permanently frozen ground 450-feet thick, called permafrost. The majority of buildings rest on wooden stilts which are driven securely into the frozen soil. It is so cold there that the city's drinking water is heated before being pumped to homes in order to keep pipes from freezing.
Why would Vladimir Kirillin or anyone else want to live in frosty Siberia? As it turns out, many Russians travel to Siberia from larger cities like Moscow because jobs there pay better than those at home. Yakutsk, a town in Siberia which has 300,000 residents, is the capital of Russia's diamond-producing Yakutiya region. In order to attract workers to Russia's cold and remote areas, diamond- and gold-mining companies are willing to pay workers higher salaries. Once there, these workers need people like Kirillin to provide the supplies they need to live.
Recently, the Russian newspaper The Siberian Times followed Kirillin across the frozen landscape. He drove his tanker along the Lena River, the 11th longest river in the world. Surprisingly, Kirillin was not driving on a road paved with asphalt or gravel. He was driving his 20-ton load on top of the frozen river itself!
Winter Roads
Winter ice roads, or zimniks, are important to many people who live in Siberia. After the Lena River freezes each winter, the river itself becomes one of Siberia's most important winter roads. Zimniks open at the end of the December when the ice is thick and strong enough to support cars and trucks. As the winter gets colder, the ice gets thicker, so increasingly heavier vehicles are permitted to drive on it. A zimnik is typically open until April, when the ice begins to thaw.
Driving Siberia's winter roads requires caution. Drivers rely on the support of an ice layer only three to six-and-a-half feet thick to keep them, their trucks, and their cargos from breaking through the ice. When the Siberian Times joined Kirillin on a trip last December, all that was supporting him and his 20-ton load was about 5 feet of ice. In some places, the Lena River beneath this ice is almost 100 feet deep. In order to stay safe, drivers are required to follow mandated routes where the ice is strong enough. If not, disaster can strike.
On January 12, two trucks crashed through the ice on the Lena River ice road traveling to the Yakutiya region. One truck was carrying oil while another was transporting a crane. Unfortunately, the two trucks traveled too close together, which put too much pressure on the ice supporting them. The drivers had also driven off the safe route into areas where the ice was weaker.
Kirill Svistelin, mayor of the local Kirensky district, blamed this accident on the trucks' drivers. "They violated the safety rules by driving off the safe ice road," Svistelin said. "We are calling a state of emergency in the area." Although no one was killed in this accident, a state of emergency was declared when oil leaked into the Lena River.
Another zimnik travels 75 miles over the frozen East Siberian Sea. This ice road is open only two months per year. However, the 400 residents of Ayon Island in Russia's Chukotka region depend on the food, fuel, and construction supplies truck drivers deliver, in order to survive the long winter. After the ice melts, the only way to reach places like Ayon Island is by helicopter or by boat. Boats, however, are able to sail only from August through October. As the Siberian Times reports, without ice roads and the truckers who drive them, "tens of thousands of Russians would be left without food and essentials for months on end."
Many Russians are willing to relocate to cold and remote Siberia because of higher-paying jobs in the gold- and diamond-mining industries. Pictured is the Mir mine in eastern Siberia. At over 1,700 feet deep, it's one of the largest human-made holes in the world.
Truck drivers on Russia's winter roads rely on each other to stay safe. While trucks cannot travel too close together, drivers still try to travel in groups. The truckers communicate with each other using walkie-talkies. Journalist Bolot Bochkarev has written about the people who make their living driving the vast stretches of ice.
"They usually travel in a group, like four or five trucks," Bochkarev explained. "If one will be stuck, another will come and help and get him from the ice track, for instance. They can only rely on each other."
In 2013, photographer Amos Chapple joined Siberian truck driver Ruslan Dorochenkov on a trip to the fishing village of Belaya Gora, located inside the Arctic Circle. Dorochenkov's truck carried 12 tons of groceries and other household essentials. Although the trip was just 650 miles, it would take the loaded truck a week to make the trip across the ice. Four of those days were spent driving on the Indigirka River, which was then covered with a layer of ice that was three to six feet thick.
One day, as they were driving, the truck suddenly shifted to one side. Then Chapple heard what he thought was breaking glass. Quickly, he realized it was actually the sound of breaking ice.
"I was thinking, 'This is it,'" he said. "I was scrabbling like a panicked dog to get out."
Luckily for Chapple, the driver, and for two other passengers, only the topmost layer of ice on the river had cracked. The truck was able to complete its journey safely. To his surprise, his three fellow travelers were used to occurrences like these. They simply laughed at Chapple's fearful reaction to the cracked ice. "The guys thought it was the funniest thing ever," Chapple said.
When traveling to Belaya Gora, Chapple and his hosts left the warmth of the truck's cab only when necessary. With temperatures 30 degrees below zero, no one changed his clothes for the entire week. The group entertained themselves by playing Russian hip-hop music on the truck's radio. Once in while, the men would pull over in order to cook noodles or squid on a gas stove inside the truck. Surprisingly, Chapple says that drivers keep the air inside their cabs extremely warm.
"They hate the cold, so it's a sign of hospitality to have this ferociously hot truck cab," said Chapple. "It's like a sauna inside—plus, you're sweating from fear!"
Why are truck drivers like Vladimir Kirillin and Ruslan Dorochenkov willing to make such dangerous trips across the Siberian landscape? The main reason is money. Truck drivers can earn about $600 per trip. This is more money than most Russian workers can earn. Even though their work is often stressful, Chapple said that the truckers he met treated him kindly. "They're real sweethearts with visitors," he reported.
Read more about truckers who travel Siberia's winter roads at The Siberian Times and CBC News.
See images of life in Siberia at the Atlantic and Bloomberg.
Learn how you can stay safe when on ice this winter at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Canadian Red Cross.
Images and Sources
Lena River Road photo: Natxo Rodriguez
Lena River Road photo license: Creative Commons 2.0
Mir mine photo: Staselnik
Mir mine photo license: Creative Commons 3.0
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Check out our First Round Leader form stats, history stats and tee times here.
The First Round Leader (FRL) market is fascinating given there are many ways to review the data to hand. How does the weather forecast impact conditions? Will it be softer earlier, firmer later, windier for some, warmer for others? What tee times have the recent FRL winners had? Have the recent FRL winners started well here in the past? Have the recent FRL winners started well in their recent events, have they even been playing well in recent events? Lots of questions and the odd red herring along the way I'm sure, however I think there are a few factors to consider which might help point us in the right direction.
2018: Jordan Spieth (66), 1.49pm tee time. The third time that Spieth had finished as FRL here at Augusta came after a closing round of 66 in Houston the week before, which was the 2nd best effort on show that day, that catapulted him into 3rd place overall.
2017: Charley Hoffman (65), 1.08pm tee time. Hoffman had finished 2nd at the Arnold Palmer invitational two events prior, opening with a round of 68 (3rd place).
2016: Jordan Spieth (66), 9.48am tee time. Jordan had already won that season at Kapalua, plus had recorded a 67 (t10) to open with in Houston.
2015: Jordan Spieth (64), 1.15pm tee time. Incoming form of 1/2/2 prior to leading here after Thursday and eventually winning the Green Jacket.
2014: Bill Haas (68), 10.08am tee time. Incoming for of 6/14/37 and had been tied for the lead in Houston (65) after the first round.
2012: Lee Westwood (67), 12.48pm tee time. Incoming form of 2/4/4/29/21 and had opened with a solid round of 68 at Houston the week before.
Going back further still, in 2011 Rory McIlroy (9.24am) and Alvaro Quiros (1.59pm) tied for the lead with rounds of 65; Fred Couples shot a 66 from a 12.58 tee time in 2010 to lead on his own; Chad Campbell's 12.35 tee time produced an opening 65 in 2009; Trevor Immelman and Justin Rose shared the lead in 2008 with rounds of 68 from 11.40am and 10.56 tee times respectively.
Leishman aside, you could make a fair case for most of the players above on recent(ish) form alone, however their tee times are varied to say the least. What does stand out to me though is that if we go back to 2007, the final group of the day has produced a top-5 finisher on 6 of the 12 occasions; extend that to the last 2 groups and 9 of the last 12 renewals have produced a top-5 finisher in the first round leader market. Is there some logic in there? The breeze often does lay down a little towards the end of the day and perhaps the euphoria and pressure begins to dissipate a little as the day progresses. Players will also usually enjoy the best temperatures in the afternoon and on this lengthy layout every extra yard helps, particularly with the scoreable holes on the back 9.
The latest weather forecast for Augusta National is here. A dry, sunny day will greet the players on Thursday following some wet weather in the lead up to the start of this year's event. Temperatures will soon pick up from 14 Celsius to 26 Celsius by teatime, however with that will come a breeze that will eventually reach around 10-15mph. Warmer temperatures will undoubtedly help the ball fly further in the afternoon, however that may well be negated by the slightly breezier conditions.
A late tee time for Jordan Spieth – he goes out in the final group at 2pm alongside Paul Casey and Brooks Koepka – could well result in yet another flying start around Augusta National for the 2015 winner. As I highlighted in the preamble, the final two groups have had considerable success here on the Thursday in recent times and although the forecast suggests no significant advantage or disadvantage to any of the tee times, it's often the case that conditions ease a little around this piece of manicured perfection in Georgia towards the end of the day.
At the other end of the draw is Charles Howell III who goes out at 9.47am alongside Eddie Pepperell and former Masters winner Charl Schwartzel. Marc Leishman, Bill Haas and Jordan Spieth have all produced FRL wins here from tee times in a similar ball-park in recent years and the 39 year-old, who was born and raised in Augusta, could get off to a flyer with plenty of friends and family in attendance. Although his record at The Masters is solid yet unspectacular and he hasn't played here since 2012, he has got off to a decent start in past when sitting 8th after day 1 in 2004.
A 1.16pm tee time alongside Francesco Molinari and Tyrrell Hatton will feel like a European Tour jaunt for Rafa Cabrera-Bello and a relaxed approach could see the birdies start to mount up in the first round, as they often can for the Spaniard. Last year's 38th place finish contained the 34 year-old's best round here at Augusta National as he opened with 69 to sit in a tie for 4th place after day 1 and it's fair to say that he's one of these players who often gets out of the blocks quickly in many events before treading water for the next couple of days and eventually back-dooring a top-10 finish.
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Tescopoly: How One Shop Came Out on Top and Why it Matters
Andrew Simms and Wilson Jessica
You can shop anywhere you like — as long as it's Tesco The inexorable rise of supermarkets is big news but have we really taken on board what this means for our daily lives, and those of our children? In this searing analysis Andrew Simms, director of the acclaimed think-and-do-tank the New Economics Foundation and the person responsible for introducing 'Clone Towns' into our vernacular, tackles a subject none of us can afford to ignore. The book shows how the supermarkets — and Tesco in particular — have brought: " Banality — homogenized high streets full of clone stores " Ghost towns — superstores have drained the life from our town centres and communities " A Supermarket State — this new commercial nanny state that knows more about you than you think " Profits from poverty — shelves full of global plunder, produced for a pittance " Global food domination — as the superstores expand overseas But there's change afoot, with evidence of the tide turning and consumer campaigns gaining ground. Simms ends with suggestions for change and coporate reformation to safeguard our communities and environment — all over the world. This book has been written and published independently from the Tescopoly Alliance and is not endorsed by them.
You can shop anywhere you like — as long as it's Tesco The inexorable rise of supermarkets is big news but have we really taken on board what this means for our daily lives, and those of our children? In this searing analysis Andrew Simms, director of the acclaimed think-and-do-tank the New Economics Foundation and the person responsible for introducing 'Clone Towns' into our vernacular, tackles a subject none of us can afford to ignore. The book shows how the supermarkets… (more)


Here I am, 39. When I was young I thought at such an enormous age I'd have my life down pat. Um, not so much.
But I'm really proud of myself. During the last year I have made a lot of change towards the better. Started new things like playing the guitar and not-eating-chocolate-in-the-kitchen every night. And the most important change of all, working on being a musician. This time for real. No more "But I don't have the time!" and "I'll do it tomorrow!" excuses.
Just what a girl wants. You can keep all your fancy shoes if you like.
P.S.: Well, actually I got half of that, but I ordered it nonetheless and in a week or so I'll have the laptop I've always wanted since apple made the first ibooks. In orange. But I'll settle for white, when it's ten times as fast.
Have you heard about POSTCROSSING?
I know that feeling. I'm glad you know what to do to make it go away.
so many things to say – first – THANKS!
second…smokes and musicians..you mysterious alluring woman, you.
and for the depression. i agree w/ meno, you know what to do, and what a blessing that is, in spite of how you are feeling right now…take care.
There ARE deep reasons. There always are, there simply must be for depression to exist. If you could find those reasons, you could begin to kill the depression.
Do you have any ideas about what could be causing it?
Susanne, I love you more than ever for this post. Especially once you got to number 5. Not just because I love the loopy spiral of thoughts and spotty discourse, but because it oozes with glorious humanity. And maybe because I relate quite a bit right now. Who ever knew a meme could be so illuminating?


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The date of the event is Thursday the 21st of March at 7 PM, B104. The panellists will consist of two barristers, solicitors, a mediator, and an arbitrator. The evening will begin with a brief introduction from the panellists, a discussion and Question&Answer session between the panellists and the students, and a brief networking session.
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We are anonymously collecting questions which students may have through the form below, which will be distributed at the beginning of the event, so that all students have a starting point to facilitate the discussion with the panellists.


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Q: How can I make it so that the mousemove event works in c#? I'm doing a course on Visual Studio right now and I'm at a point where I have no idea what I'm doing. this is my current code; it's supposed to make the labels have the location of where the mouse is in the picture box of my form.
private void picShowPicture_MouseMove(object sender, MouseEventArgs e)
lblX.Text = "X: " & e.X;
lblY.Text = "Y: " & e.Y;

A: Presumably that should be like so:
private void picShowPicture_MouseMove(object sender, MouseEventArgs e)
{
    lblX.Text = "X: " + e.X;
    lblY.Text = "Y: " + e.Y;
}

Note that that code appears to be handling an event of a PictureBox control, so it will only work if the mouse pointer is over that control and it will display the position relative to that control.
You also have to have registered the event handler, which won't happen automatically if you copied that code from somewhere.


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Q: how to do a vertical-align:bottom but up 10px I'd like to have two inline-blocks with the second being vertical-align:bottom but up 10 pixels. I'm not sure how I would do this. I am thinking something like this but how do I move  test2 class up 10 pixels?

.test1{
  display:inline-block;
  border: 1px solid red;
  min-height: 50px;
}

.test2{
  display:inline-block;
  border: 1px solid blue;
  vertical-align:bottom;
}

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A: If I understand your question correctly, this is the answer: just add margin-bottom: 10px

.test1{
  display:inline-block;
  border: 1px solid red;
  min-height: 50px;
}

.test2{
  display:inline-block;
  border: 1px solid blue;
  vertical-align:bottom;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

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다윗은 하나님이 자신에게 주신 비젼을 아들과 나누고 이번에는 모든 백성과 나누었습니다. 솔로몬이 아직 어려서 다윗이 모든 준비를 하였노라고, 자신의 사유재산도 다 성전건축을 위하여 드리노라고 선포하였습니다. 그랬더니 백성의 리더들이 모두가 다윗을 따라 즐거이 성전봉헌을 위하여 재물로 헌신하였습니다. 이에 백성들도 모두 자원하여 드렸습니다. 모두가 기쁨이 넘쳤습니다.
하나님을 섬기는 사람들은 인생관과 가치관이 분명히 있습니다. '너희는 먼저 그의 나라와 그의 의를 구하라'(마 6:33). 다윗과 지도자와 백성 모두가 즐거이 자원하여 성전봉헌에 참여하였다는 것은 저들이 재물은 하나님께 속한 것이고 자신들이 재물얻을 능력도 하나님이 주신 것을 인정하는 것이었습니다. 하나님이 주신 재물을 하나님을 위하여 사용하겠다는 것에는 자원함으로 성실함으로 하나되어 드렸습니다. 또한 지도자가 앞장설때에 모든 백성이 함께 하였습니다.
'재물과 부요를 주사 누리게 하시고 제 몫을 받아 수고함으로 즐거워하게 하신 것은 하나님의 선물이라'(전 5:19). 그리스도인은 재물의 청지기입니다. 주님이 주신 것 주님의 영광을 위하여 사용하여야 합니다. '겸손과 여호와를 경외함의 상급은 재물과 영광과 생명이니라'(잠 22:4). 내게 주신 모든 재물은 주님의 영광을 위하여 사용하라고 주신것입니다. 내가 솔선수범할 때 모든 리더가 함께 하고 모든 백성이 함께 자원하여 기쁨으로 성실함으로 드리는 하나됨이 안디옥교회에도 계속 일어나게 하소서!
David shared God's vision as he received from the Lord not only with his son Solomon but also with the entire assembly. He declared that he had prepared all necessary things to build the temple of God becasue Solomon was too young to do that, and he confessed that he gave his own private property to the Lord for the temple of God. When the people witnessed David's total commitment, they also began to sacrifice themselves and offered their property to build the temple of God. They gave everything voluntarily and they were all filled with joy in their giving.
The worshipers of God have a lucid view of life and value. 'Seek ye first the kingdom of God' (Matt 6:33). David and the assembly joyfully and willingly participated in the building of the temple of God, which was the proof of their faith that all property they had belonged to the Lord and God even gave them the ability to get wealth. So, all of them gave whatever they could give to the Lord out of willingness and faithfulness. And the people followed after the exemplary commitment of their leaders.
'When God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work-this is a gift of God' (Ecc 5:19). Christians are the stewards of God's property. Christians should use whatever God gives them for the glory of God. 'Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life' (Prov 22:4). Whatever I have received from the Lord is God's will for me to use them for God's glory. Lord, please bring about this kind of spiritual revival at Antioch that the entire congregants may follow after the leaders who follow after me whenever I give all things to the Lord for the glory of God.


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I Miss Air Conditioning (a wimpy girl's confession)
Written by Ashley Kelmore, Posted in Adventures
When I moved here I was told a couple of things: it doesn't snow in London, and the summers are full of cloudy and rainy days.
Neither of these have proved true this year. We had a few snow 'storms' this winter. Nothing major, but since Londoners claim it never snows here, the government does not stockpile the supplies needed to prevent the city from shutting down completely over an inch of snow.
And since exams ended summer has arrived, and it feels a bit like summer anywhere else I've lived. Only two days have I felt cool enough to wear jeans instead of a skirt or dress. We've had some muggy days, most of which were here when my parents were visiting, which was a blessing and a curse. A curse because we were tourists and thus riding the tube and walking loads, but a blessing because their hotel room had air conditioning.
That's the other thing – because it apparently doesn't get hot here, very little is air conditioned. The tube is a sauna, and buses are swamps. On the bus ride home from the theater Thursday night the HEAT was on. No joke. Movie theaters are sometimes air conditioned (although weakly), and restaurants are hit and miss. Some places have ice for drinks; others serve them warm. Lucky for me my apartment is in the basement, and the curtains keep out most of the light. Plus, someone left a fan here so I've plugged that in and am basking in it.
Michelle visited this week and we did a lot of fun tourist things – London Eye, a West End Show, walking around town – but she's off to Munich and I'm glad. Not because I wanted her to leave – we were having so much fun – but because it means I do not have to get on a tube, or a bus, or really leave my apartment other than to get some groceries and do my laundry. I shall be sitting in front of the fan working on my thesis and watching movies until the sun sets, at which point I might venture out for a walk just to make sure my legs still work.
I know those of you in NYC – and even in Seattle, where it's been in the 90s – have had it worse. I hope you are able to cool down soon as well!
Fourth of July in England
Yes, they have 4th of July here. Of course, to them it's simply the day between the 3rd and 5th of July.
Friday Kate, Richard and I headed up to Birmingham for a fun summer weekend. Friday was fairly lazy, with the exception of preparations for the next day's garden party. This included a very taxing five minutes making brownies from a box.
Saturday morning Richard and I went over to the start area for the half-marathon. It is run all along the canals from Wolverhampton to Birmingham, so the start was staggered, with groups starting according to expected finish time, and crossing the start mats one at a time. It was interesting to run that way – only the occasional person passing me, otherwise nothing but canal stretching out ahead and behind. The sun was intense, and it was hotter than I would have liked, but I finished and enjoyed myself.
After freshening up we were joined back at the house by some of Janet's friends for a 4th of July garden party. It was nice to still get hot dogs and potato salad even though I am 7,000 miles from home, but I do I think I'll be including Pimm's in all my future 4th of July celebrations. It's so refreshing and so tasty. Janet was kind and surprised Kate and me (the only ones from the states there) with a lovely cake that had a flag on top of it.
Yesterday we enjoyed picking up the kracken (Holly monster) from puppy camp and went for a nice walk that gave us some excellent views of the area. There was also a carnival on the high street (USA-themed!), and I managed to scare myself silly by going on a terrifying carnival ride. It was fantastic.
The weather here has continued to be nice – warm but not hot, cloudy but with some sun. I feel for my friends back on the east coast – I can't bear to think of being in that ridiculous heat all week.
Tomorrow Michelle arrives, so it's time to explore some more of this fantastic city before I head home to Seattle next month.
How much can you do in London in a week?
Walk to and around campus (twice)
Walk along South Bank
"Exposed" exhibition at the Tate Modern
Walk around Regents Park
Walk around Hyde Park (twice)
End of year party for school
Drinks in beer garden at Victoria Park
Tea at Fortnum and Mason (so, so worth it)
Geffrye Museum
Thames River Cruise
Greenwich Park and GMT Museum
Design Museum (excellent special exhibit on Urban Africa)
40th Anniversary Dinner for my Parents
Changing of the Guard
It's time for a nap
Well that was lucky
England 1-1 USA = Win for me
That was some of the most stressful television I've watched in I don't know how long. Living in London, and having a friend who grew up in England and would get us over to the bar in Brooklyn early on a Sunday to watch the Blues play, has led me to love Premiere league football. I love the Blues (Birmingham City, NOT Chelsea), and I've enjoyed following the England team this year. The friendly against Egypt was a highlight.
But I'm also an American. And I'd love it if football could get more of a following in the states. If the US does well this year, maybe that would help.
So yeah, this was tough. That first goal by Gerrard knocked the wind out of me. The US team was not strong, and when they had chances it seemed there were two or three blue shirts in a sea of white.
Then Green … oh man. That hurts. A lot. And yet I was so excited to see the tie up on the screen, because as much as I didn't want England to lose, I didn't want them to win, either.
A draw. I know England is upset, but I'm thrilled. Now I can go back to cheering for both teams aggressively.
Come on England!
As a happy aside, I've used up all my stress hormones completely, so I'm no longer nervous about my last exam on Monday.
US v England – With the diplomats involved, it gets witty
Written by Ashley Kelmore, Posted in Random
Ambassadors bet on USA-England World Cup match
The US ambassador in London will buy his counterpart a steak if England wins
Diplomats in London and Washington have raised the stakes over Saturday's US-England World Cup clash by wagering a meal over the game's outcome.
The bet was brokered in cables between aides to US Ambassador Louis Susman and UK Ambassador Sir Nigel Sheinwald.
"We will understand if you decline, given the outcome of the last such encounter," a US aide wrote, referring to the US defeat of England in 1950.
A UK aide said Sir Nigel took his steak like that win – "somewhat rare".
'Generous nation'
"Even for such an exceptionally optimistic nation as the United States, I am struck by the confidence with which your ambassador proposes this wager," Martin Longden, press secretary to Sir Nigel, wrote to Philip Breeden of the US embassy in London in an exchange first reported by Politico.com.
"It is testament, I assume, to the generosity of your great nation, since the British ambassador does not anticipate paying out."
Mr Breeden replied: "It is true that our soccer (a fine English word we have kindly preserved for you) history is not as long and illustrious as yours.
"However, as your generals noted during World War II, we have a unique capability for quickly identifying and advancing talent."
British embassy staff, their families and some US acquaintances will be watching the game on a big-screen television at the embassy in Washington.
Roughly one quarter of the embassy staff are American nationals, "so it should make for a lively crowd", an embassy official told the BBC.
"We're not doing anything more grand," the official said. "We'll leave that to the final."
Even though I run half-marathons (and am basically always training for the next one – Birmingham in July! Seattle in November!) – I am not in excellent shape. Being a grad student lends itself nicely to a lot of sitting – sitting in bars, sitting in cafes, sitting in study groups – and with all that sitting, at least in my case, comes a lot of eating. And so to combat that effects of mindlessly munching while trying to nail down the nuances of Kant's Formula of Humanity, I have started attending once-weekly boot camp.
That's right. On Tuesday mornings I do my regular training run (between three and five miles depending on the week), and then at six thirty in the evening I head over to nearby park and get my ass handed to me by a member of the British Army. It's really hard and really fun. The guys who run it break us into groups by fitness level (I'm a red, if I were in better shape I'd be a yellow, and if I were Paula Radcliff I'd be a green) and push us. There is a lot of running, a lot of squatting, loads of push-ups (my goal is be doing them without my knees on the ground by July), and tons of sit ups. My first week we ended class carrying each other, literally, while running. This week it was raining the entire time, so each time I laid down to do sit ups, my back got muddy. When I had to put my knees down for the dozens of push-ups, they got soaked. It was AWESOME.
The instructors are really nice, and joke around with us, but they push us and punish us as warranted. Last week, someone didn't close up their water tightly, so it drenched the instructor's bag. 10 extra sit ups for us. This week someone (twice) was standing around instead of jogging in place (we have to ALWAYS be jogging in place if we aren't running or doing exercises), and we had to do push-ups. But if someone is struggling, everyone cheers them on, and the instructors adjust if a person is being pushed too far outside of what they can do at the moment. Last week I was a bit light headed after one exercise, so he had me stop for a bit and get right. It's the perfect balance, for me, of motivation and understanding.
I'd love to go twice a week, but the Thursday class is too close to my long training runs to risk being super sore. However, after the Birmingham half I might take the running down a notch and bump up the boot camp because it is fantastic.
Dentists, Doctors, the NHS and Me
Here is a tale of two medical experiences in the UK.
Yesterday I went to the dentist. I had an exam a few weeks back and had a (pain-free) broken filling. It was to be filled in April after my trip to the states, but unfortunately the volcanic ash caused a reschedule. Yesterday I went in, was numbed up (without pain – go dentist!) and when he got in there realized I needed a root canal. Awesome. I was already numb, so he went ahead with the first part. Get to finish it next week, then have a filling put on top. The first bit only cost £38 (about $56 depending on the exchange rate), and the rest should be less than £100. Of course time will tell if the work is good, but he's a private (not NHS) dentist on campus, so I'm thinking it will be okay.
As you may recall I'm still unable to get health insurance in the US beyond COBRA due to some irregular tests I had in 2008-2009. In October I had a regular test, so I need one more six month later to qualify for health insurance in the US, as the reform bill provisions don't kick in for me until 2014. I went in today and the UK guidelines are only once a year for people like me, so they couldn't give me the test. I now need to consider finding a private doctor, pay to have the test done so that I can get cheaper health insurance in the US, even though I think they'll probably try to deny me coverage again because of too many ear infections or cases of bronchitis. So the question is – do I wait until I'm back in Seattle and deal with it then, or pay for a private test in the UK?
Spring Break Part II – Birmingham
Good Friday and Easter Monday are Bank Holidays here in England, so most people clear out of town. Kate and Richard decided to head up to the Midlands to visit his mum, and invited me along for the trip. We left Friday afternoon and after a sadly unsuccessful attempt to find some white eggs for dying, we made it to Birmingham. I had my first good fish and chips ever, and it was pretty fantastic. Saturday the three of us set out – with the assistance of a very posh-sounding TomTom guide – to visit Ironbridge. Ironbridge is a World Heritage site, and is apparently where the industrial revolution in England began. It was pretty cool town, actually, and one I'd visit again. It almost reminded me of an Italian village, the way the homes were built into the hills. We visited the Gorge museum, but there are nine others one can see, and I'd imagine they're all pretty interesting. The bridge itself – the first built from cast iron in the world – is quite a site.
That evening we saw Clash of the Titans. In 3-D. It's entertaining. And kind of a fun reminder both of boring Saturday afternoons when nothing else was on TV as well as my 10th grade mythology section.
Easter Sunday we took the Kraken (aka Holly, the most beautiful German Shepherd EVER) to the Lickey Hills. That's right, England has some hills. These ones are gorgeous. After regrouping back at the house Richard's mum joined us for a visit to Aston Hall, a lovely old manor house built during the Jacobean era. The owner, Mr. Holte, was a Royalist, but somehow the house was not burnt to the ground by the parliamentarians. There is, however, still a scar in one of the staircases from cannon fire. The only bummer is that it is right next door to the football club that shall not be named. Fellow Blue Noses must hold their lunches down to make the drive in, but once inside the estate it is easy to forget about the Villains. Of course, they are easy to forget anyway!
Yesterday before heading back to London we stopped by to see the Staffordshire Horde. Yeah, I hadn't heard of it either. But it is amazing. A local man who likes to use a metal detector to find old coins and such discovered it in July last year, and it is one of the only finds of its kind. It's by definition a treasure, so it technically belongs to the Crown, but Birmingham was able to raise the funds (over £3 million) to keep it in the Midlands. Right now there is just a temporary display of some of the items from 700 CE, but they are an absolute sight to see. Such intricate detailing. One of the staff members said it will take about ten years to go through it all, clean it, attempt to identify it, and work it into a display.
8 Things I learned at the England vs Egypt Friendly match
1. The Egypt National Anthem sounds kind of like what I thought the British National Anthem sounds like.
2. However, "God Save the Queen," the actual British National Anthem? That's a modified version of "My Country 'Tis of Thee" (well, actually vice versa). Wow, Americans were kind of snotty on that one, eh?
3. When John Terry takes the field, or touches the ball in the first few minutes, the fans give him hell. But they forget his transgressions as the match continues, and even start to cheer when he does well.
4. The jackasses sitting behind me are not only bigots, but idiots as well, as they shouted "(fill in Egyptian-sounding name here) is a shoe bomber" to attempt to taunt the visiting team. I really really REALLY wanted to turn around and point out the Richard Reid was BORN AND RAISED IN ENGLAND, but I know that when I'm hanging out with a male friend I need to keep my mouth shut, because jackasses like that won't get into with me, they'll get into with the my guy friend.
5. Wembley holds over 80,000 people, and probably half of them take the underground to get home. Which means that after the match, you wait on Wembley Way. It took us 50 minutes from leaving the stadium to getting on the train, but man, it was orderly. Those Brits really do queue well.
6. He may look like a praying mantis, but Crouch gets it DONE.
7. Football is, in my opinion, the most exciting of the team sports. I knew that before I went to the match, but it needs to be said again. It is WAY more exciting than baseball, much more fun than basketball, moves faster than American football, and is about on par with Hockey in terms of the amazing skill and endurance the athletes have. The tide can turn in a second, and they aren't constantly stopping for TV time outs, or time outs, or even substitutions (they only get three per side in a non-friendly match).
8. Even though he didn't play, I did see him on the screen warming up and yes, David Beckham is still super pretty.
A Touch of Romance
There is something very romantic about this city. It's often cloudy and rainy here, and it can be inconvenient (especially when one is out for a morning run, and one STILL hasn't purchased a proper water-proof running jacket) at times. But it's also perfect for reading a book in a cafe. It's perfect for working on a philosophy paper, thinking about (and attempting to put one's own spin on) questions amazingly intelligent people have been puzzling over for centuries. It's perfect for listening to Billie Holiday and Edith Piaf. It's perfect for feeling relaxed, and quiet, and introspective.
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