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Ten years ago, online custom shirtmakers were a mess, and ordering something made-to-measure often resulted in something worse than ready-to-wear. But nowadays, the process and technology have been perfected, and ordering a shirt is as easy as clicking through some styling options. It still takes a bit of tweaking to perfect your pattern (the tailoring term for the architectural blueprint for your garment), but Proper Cloth offers a 90-day window for free alterations and remakes, which ensures that you get a good fit. Ordering shirts this way means you don't have to rely on designers every season to deliver something you want. You can click through the styling options and the perfect fitting shirt will arrive at your door a few weeks later.
Proper Cloth is unique because of the company's vast selection of fabrics. Most custom shirtmakers only offer the sort of broadcloth and twills that you might want to wear to work. On the other hand, Proper Cloth offers all of those business-ready fabrics in addition to casual options — washed denim, vacation prints, Japanese indigo, and others. This past week, they introduced their new lightweight Satoyama flannels. Made with slightly faded color patterns, these three-season flannels were woven on vintage, slow-moving Rapier looms in Japan. You can get them made in Proper Cloth's regular sport shirt patterns or Western designs (as pictured above), and then layer them underneath trucker jackets, bombers, and even sport coats.
Long-time readers know Chipp supplies the most affordable grenadine neckties. They source their silks from the same Italian mills as top-end brands, but their ties start at a much more affordable $45 (grenadines are $60 and, like everything Chipp sells, are made in New York City). Paul Winston, the shop's owner, tells me he can't imagine charging much more because he remembers what neckties used to cost fifty years ago, back when his family's business dressed men such as President John F. Kennedy, Andy Warhol, and Joe DiMaggio.
If you're looking for your first grenadine, consider three colors: black, some sort of dark blue, and silver. Black can look severe in certain contexts, which is why it's often not recommended for suits or socks, but the color manages to be neutral for grenadines and knit ties. You can wear a black grenadine with navy suits, tobacco linen suits, and brown tweeds. Dark blue, either in the shade matching your navy suits or one shade lighter, is equally versatile (a dark blue tie can also be an excellent way to visually anchor a light-colored sport coat, which could otherwise float away from you). Lastly, silver grenadines are for guys who only wear ties on special occasions — weddings, fancy parties, and other formal gatherings. Silver ties look less like office clothes than their dark blue counterparts, and the textured grenadine weave here keeps these from looking cheap and shiny.
In a market where most companies have long offshored their manufacturing, Dapper Classics has stayed close to home and invested in a third-generation, family-owned North Carolina mill. Doing so has allowed them to keep a closer eye on production, ensure quality, and deliver high-quality socks at a lower price. Some of the world's best socks indeed come from Western Europe — Bresciani and Marcoliani socks are widely and rightfully well-regarded. However, Dapper Classics can deliver the same quality for less because their customers don't have to shoulder import costs. Most of their socks are knitted on single-cylinder, 200 needle count machines, so they're both fine and durable. Dapper Classics also primarily sources two types of yarn: fine merino wool and Egyptian mercerized cotton. Both are colorfast, and the merino wool is super-washed so that it can go through a regular laundry cycle without the worry of shrinkage. After knitting, their socks are then hand-linked at the toes to eliminate the bumpy seam.
If you're starting to build a better wardrobe, get six or seven pairs of their solid navy, over-the-calf merino socks. Over-the-calf socks stay up better than their mid-calf counterparts, and no one wants to see your bare calf when you sit down in tailored trousers. Solid navy socks also go with everything — trousers in blue, tan, brown, and olive. After that, consider getting some conservative patterns, such as pin dot and herringbone. For people who live in warmer climes, Dapper Classics' solid navy, mercerized cotton socks have to be felt to be believed. They're breathable, durable, and comfortable on hot days.
During the heydays of Ivy Style, prep was connected to a youthful spirit of rebellion. College students dotted in and around New England wore brightly colored pants, pink Shetland sweaters, and patchwork madras and tweed, partly as a way to thumb their noses at an older generation dressed in trad. Flip through the pages of Take Ivy, and you'll see a ton of "transgressions" that have now been codified as "classic."
In recent years, Rowing Blazers has reclaimed some of that original spirit but puts a more modern, almost streetwear spin on the attitude. In their latest fall/winter collection, the NYC-based brand leans into color and texture. They have men's and women's suit separates in brightly colored corduroy and the brand's signature gun check and patchwork tweed; American-made cotton duck canvas travel jackets with corduroy collars; sherpa jockey fleeces in croquet stripes and navy-red zig-zag patterns. In addition, there's a range of 1980s inspired sweaters made in collaboration with old-school English brand Gyles & George, founded by former member of British parliament Gyles Brandreth. These designs, from Brandreth's 1985 book Wit Knits, include a red piano-key sweater with a matching scarf and a black sweater with an oversized red heart. For their campaign, Rowing Blazers also got Pete Davison and Ziwe Fumudoh to model their clothes.
The collection isn't for the faint of heart, but certain pieces can be worn in relatively more conservative ways. The patchwork tweed trousers can be paired with solid colored Shetland sweaters, light blue oxford butt0n-downs, and suede penny loafers for a fun look (think of Bill Murray in Moonrise Kingdom). The tartan scarves and preppy surcingle belts can also be an excellent way to add flavor to a more "normal" outfit. Lastly, the duck canvas travel coats can be worn in place of a Barbour (try it with cords, cable knits, and boots).
Matthew at LuxeSwap tells us that he's working on the company's famous annual Thanksgiving sale. Every year, they save some of their best stock for a big blowout on Thanksgiving weekend (their version of a Black Friday sale). In his cryptic email, Matthew told me that this year will be a "doozy."
In the meantime, LuxeSwap has hundreds of high-quality menswear auctions, much of which are from reputable stores such as No Man Walks Alone. Up now are some Private White Balmacaan coats, Vass shoes, Scott & Charters shawl collar cardigans, suede Brooks Brothers boots, and Epaulet tailoring. Remember that you can always find some of LuxeSwap's best auctions by doing a search on their account for #1 Menswear. Auctions end every Sunday.


Spend your morning in the Buffalo Tours tuk tuk bound for the furthest edges of Siem Reap. Once you've arrived, hop on an ox cart and enjoy a leisurely ride into the countryside until you've reached Cambodia's largest freshwater lake, Tonle Sap. Once on board, sail toward the largest village on the lake, Kompong Phluk, where the locals carry out their daily lives on the water. Boat services to the village are provided by the locals, and the profits directly benefit the community here. Enjoy the rest of the day at the village at leisure.


Eddie MacDonald's expectations for a top ten finish at Watkins Glen International were dashed when he cut down a tire but still managed a thirteenth place finish. Eddie had a solid run going as he moved up from his 12th place starting spot on the grid driving the HRM Motorsports Ford to the seventh position before the mishap.
MacDonald said, " The car was a good top ten car but I just drove it in too deep around lap 45 on the " Inner Loop" and ended up cutting down a tire but the crew did a great job of getting it changed so I didn't lose a lap." He restarted the race in the 23rd position and was again able to move back through the pack into 13th but just couldn't get to the front.
MacDonald said, " Because of the bad luck we haven't had a lot of time to focus on the race set ups; we have spent most of our time at the shop fixing the car instead of working on making it faster." Last year at this time, the team was 11th in points, the same spot they are currently in at this time. With only four races remaining the team is determined to change their luck and hope to do so at one of their favorite tracks on the schedule.


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Hack with a Grenade: An Editor's Backstories of SA News is a newspaper editor's perspective on the characters that shape South Africa's psyche. The author, Gasant Abarder, is a journalist who worked in print, radio and television newsrooms in both Cape Town and Johannesburg for 21 years. Along the way, he encountered homeless people, reformed prison gangsters, struggle heroes, artists and sports personalities. In Hack with a Grenade, Abarder uses the stories of these characters to provide social commentary on issues like religion, prejudice and injustice – all with a healthy dose of humour. It is a book about journalism but also about South African life. It is also a social commentary that begins to strip away our prejudices as South Africans and to shine a light on our common humanity.
Gasant Abarder, is a journalist who worked in print, radio and television newsrooms in both Cape Town and Johannesburg for 21 years. The latter decade of his working career was spent in senior editorial roles – including as deputy editor of the Daily Voice, editor of the Cape Argus for two stints, editor of Eyewitness News in Cape Town and editor of the Cape Times.
The author was featured in the 2013 edition of the Mail & Guardian's prestigious Young South Africans 2013, has previously served as the deputy chairperson of the South African National Editors' Forum and was a weekly columnist for the Weekend Argus. He is currently employed as the Media, Marketing and Communications manager for the University of the Western Cape and lives in Cape Town with his wife and children. This is his first book. His life's ambition is to become a Chicken Licken brand ambassador.
Chapter 1: Remona finds Jesus in her toilet
Chapter 2: Danny and the invisible people
Chapter 3: Magadien Wentzel's quest for redemption
Chapter 4: Missing
Chapter 5:Gentrification
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Chapter 6: The Fees Must Fall special edition
Chapter 7: Injustice
Chapter 8: Trailblazers
Chapter 9: the Forgotten Heroes
Chapter 10: Coloured or too coy to be Khoi?
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Kangana Ranaut opened up on nepotism (again), politics, her affairs and her about her thoughts on nationalism at News 18's Rising India Summit.
I didn't think nepotism would become a national debate. For me, it was just an observation. I am not some activist. I would love to be. But for me, nepotism was an observation. It became a national debate because it was in everybody's conscience.
I'm a big fan of Modi. We need to have a good role model. It's not his victory that he became the Prime Minister, it's the victory of the democracy.
Why should something so unimportant be a mystery. I thought I should share it with people.
I have had so many affairs that after every breakup, I feel like this is the end of my love life.
Things change very fast. For me, love is not just physical, it's spiritual and platonic. It's an amazing experience you feel when every cell of your body is awakened, even if the person is not around.
I've never got the opportunity to dump someone. They come back but then I can't take them back because then I've moved on to another loser. Never got the privilege to dump anyone. I always got dumped.
We can't ignore the physical borders. During the ban in India on Pakistan artists, people were emotional. The common sentiment is "Humko kya lena dena, hum toh artist hai". No, you are Indians as well, and your soldiers are dying at the border, you can't talk about that.
Why are you ashamed of your nation? When Americans stand up to the national anthem, they do it with hands on their heart. Why are we ashamed to do that? I am with my army, with my soldiers and I am a cool youngster if 21st century.


The report "Global Outdoor Entrance Matting Market" evaluates the present and future market opportunities of Outdoor Entrance Matting business. The analysis study sheds lightweight on a number of the main drivers and restraints factors influencing the expansion of the Outdoor Entrance Matting market. The market is separate on the idea of product sort, Outdoor Entrance Matting makers, application, and countries. practicableness of investment study, Outdoor Entrance Matting market standing from 2013 to 2018, Outdoor Entrance Matting business development trends from 2018 to 2022 and rising market segments can outline the market scope in coming back years.
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Sydney-based Pearl and Dagger Company perform historic works that combine music and theatre. We specialise in period staged performances from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods.
From the sobering verses of condemned men, to the cheeky satires of old bobbies, music has never been far from a crime scene. Through music and storytelling, the nature of crime and punishment in Victorian times is explored in this unique production that will be performed at Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations in New Zealand in November, 2017.


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KEWANEE- Janie L. Cantwell, 56, of Kewanee, died at 10:20 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Cremation will be accorded and no services are planned at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family. Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee is in charge of arrangements.
She was born July 30, 1963 in Kewanee, the daughter of Jack Nimrick. She was raised by her grandmother, Dorothy Witte. She married Jason Cantwell on December 21, 2012. Survivors include her husband of Kewanee, four sons; Joey (Autumn) Janey and Justin (Jennifer) Janey, Timmy Cantwell and Phillip Cantwell, all of Kewanee, a daughter, Sara Brimhall of Kewanee, several siblings; Patty, Jack Allen, Jackie, Jeff, Jean "Boo" and Sharon and six grandchildren; L.J., Jaxon, Jonah, Addysin, Ayden and Elliot. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents and her granddaughter, Allahna Ray-lynn.
Janie graduated from Kewanee High School and from Black Hawk East as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She had worked as an LPN in home health care. She enjoyed reading and she especially loved her family.
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St. Kitts Welcomes 158 Ross University Students
Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 3, 2020 (ZIZ News):The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis welcomed a second batch of students from the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) who arrived at the R. L Bradshaw International Airport on Wednesday September 2 2020.
ZIZ understands that a total of 158 students and faculty disembarked the aircraft to prepare for the start of the next Academic semester.
This group follows the first batch of students who returned to the RUSVM campus after a successful execution of a similar plan in July.
The Ministry of Health and the National COVID-19 Task Force collaborated with the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine to develop a robust plan to facilitate the return of the students. It includes pre-screening for signs of COVID-19, testing for COVID-19 immediately before their return to the Federation and again immediately upon arrival into St. Kitts.
A two-week quarantine period in on campus housing, under physician care began on the 2nd September under the supervision of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force.
Chair of the National COVID-19 Taskforce, Abdias Samuel, thanked all involved for making the return possible.
I want to thank the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force along with the members of the taskforce and also members of the HEOC in collaboration with the Ross University Faculty who have been working assiduously on the ground to ensure that all the protocols and procedures are followed to ensure a smooth process", he expressed.
In a statement released by Ross University, Dean of RUSVM Sean Callanan states, "Our partnership with the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has been instrumental in facilitating a safe return for our students and all community members."
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"Nay, brethren, I say watch Sandra Lee if you like her, make her recipes, and make them again, because eventually, you are going to want more, and you are going to want better. I don't care where you start, only that you start.
Even Thomas Keller wasn't always Thomas Keller. He was once the cook who made 'spinach' fettuccine using green food coloring.
Wow. There aren't many people who could change my mind about Sandra Lee like Michael Ruhlman can. Of course, Sandra thinks Parmigiano and Regianno are two different things, but whatevs. You know, this makes total sense. I don't consider myself a food snob, but maybe I have kind of been one. Especially with my hating on Sandy.
Sandra Lee is doing more than lots of people are doing these days. She's cooking. And she's trying to make it easy for you. So what if she drinks a gallon of vodka, decorates her kitchen in puke-worthy colors, and is obsessed with Cheez Whiz and Cool Whip?
I guess I'll take back all the mean things I've said about Sandra Lee and give her a little credit. But please, Sandy, step away from the boxed cake and learn that mixing flour, sugar, butter, and some eggs is really just as easy (and twice as good). And that cake will taste way better with that semi-homemade martini of yours.
Hi, my name is Susie and I'm a Twitter addict. Though maybe not addict, because really, that's such a dirty word. I'll go with enthusiast, yes?. And as a Twitter enthusiast, you know what I absolutely cannot stand? When people claim Twitter is "dumb." Ughhh just stop doing this. If you're calling Twitter dumb, lame, stupid, pointless, etc. you've either never used it or you're using it wrong.
All the people I follow on Twitter are basically my co-workers. I work from home and sometimes go crazy without human interaction. Sometimes I see something cool and need to share, sometimes I need a quick chat, and sometimes I just want to see what others are up to. Twitter is Ah-mazing for this. My Twitter followers are my co-workers. But less annoying because I can minimize them all if I'm not in the mood. They don't have nasty stale coffee breath or annoying ring tones. They don't heat up smelly Lean Cuisines in the microwave and they don't read emails over my shoulder. Twitter? Thank you for giving me the best co-workers on Earth.
If Twitter is dumb, it's because the people you follow are dumb. So, follow different people. Duh. Saying Twitter is dumb is like saying your friends are dumb. Or that you have really, really bad taste. Why are you following people who don't have anything interesting to say? No offense, but you're dumb; not Twitter. If you follow the right people (for you), Twitter is anything but dumb. You can learn lots, discover new things, and hear the world's news first. Not dumb.
Ever have a question that you just can't find the answer to? That Google can't even help you out with? Ask Twitter. They'll answer it for you. That's not dumb, that's smart.
Obviously you already know how to make friends and you probably have like a billion of them. And you don't need internet friends, right?? Well, then you're not very smart. Because you can always use more friends. Or acquaintances, really. Networking is the key to life and Twitter is the key to networking. You never know who you're going to meet on Twitter. You might just chat with them via Twitter, you might take the next step to email, and you might actually meet them in real life. The bottom line is, the relationships you make on Twitter could change your life. Why restrict yourself by not using it?
Twitter got cupcakes delivered to me last week. CUPCAKES. Twitter, I'll never quit you if you keep pulling stunts like this.
Now, tell me Twitter isn't amazing.
By the way, you can follow me on there @Susie. Be my co-worker.
when hard work is fun.
Among other things, my parents have always taught me that hard work will get me anywhere I want. I was going to write a whole post on that. Because it's so, so true. And while it's been my mantra for my entire life, it's never been more true than of last year. Lucky for me, I love the work I do. But sometimes I'm still left feeling drained and tired.
But then I get confirmation that all my hard work is paying off and it just feels so wonderful. So, really I'm just here to brag right now. My hometown paper wrote this awesome article on me and Chels and our We are not Martha venture. It landed the front page and got us some attention… and hopefully some new opportunities. Working with your best friend on something you're incredibly passionate about and ending up with memories like this? Dreams come true.
And it was fun. And yup, life is good.


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Romy, were your grandparents very religious? If they weren't, were there any conflicts between them and the rest of your family?
I'm asking because I have relatives who have strong Christian identities/convictions. They have a very hard time with those of us who don't share their beliefs or who don't take what beliefs we may have as seriously.
No, my grandparents were not religious but we went to Shul with them and celebrated the High Holidays together. There was much love between our families. This had nothing to do with religion and religion as not a factor at all.
I would ask whether "cultural Jew" sounds ok to her, as compared with "ethnic Jew". I was surprised that the latter was a problem, but after reading her reasons it makes perfect sense.
I resist labels and categories. They are too prescriptive to me. I usually tend to defy description. No boxes here.
Thank you. The fishbowl analogy is in my book AGAIN http://romyshiller.com/Again.php.
It seems that I am in EXCELLENT company!
YOU CERTAINLY SAY IT LIKE IT IS…BRILLIANTLY…INTELLIGENTLY..AND WITH A SENSE OF HUMOUR..
YOU CERTAINLY ARE IN GOOD COMPANY..(STEPHEN HAWKING..WOW!).
I LOVE YOUR WRITING AND I LOVE YOU.
Romy, I'm curious how you came to have the beliefs that you do.
To go back to a conversation I had a while ago with somebody here (was it Sugarpop), your beliefs sound very "syncretistic". I'm not using that as a pejorative, simply a description.
We seem to have: Judaism, Tarot, New Age Spirituality mixed with a bit of Science-based "mysticism" (your comment about god-as-quantum-wave), etc. A big mix!
Your influences were obviously Shul with respect to Judaism. Where did the other stuff come from?
I know you said that you don't know why you think what you do, but can you give any more clues as to your influencing factors? Perhaps people in your life, religions, ideas?
I'm conscious of the fact that you don't wish to be labelled or boxed, but I'm trying to make sense of the categories that you speak of and I'm curious about how they came to sit beside each other in your thinking.
I have no doubt at all that I am confusing to most people, Iain. My beliefs ARE a mush-push of many things. I have never made an attempt to be seamless or to fit in. I trust my intuition completely and that is truth enough for me. Honestly, I don't know why I believe what I do but it feels right to me and I'm good with that.


The foundation's logo professes hope and freedom.
Deepika Padukone started her non-profit organization for addressing the issue of mental health in India in March 2015.
The organizations' primary aim is to discover the cause of mental problems, get information and then find the right kind of 'professional' help.
Mijwan Welfare Society (MWS) is an NGO founded by Shabana Azmi's father in 1993 and is now managed by the actor herself.
The MWS works towards the empowerment of villagers in a small village, Mijwan in Azamgarh UP which has now become a model village.
The society runs a Kaifi Azmi High School, inter school, computer training center and a sewing and tailoring center.
In November 2004, Aishwarya Rai founded the Aishwarya Rai Foundation to help the poor and needy people in India.
In 2009, Aishwarya Rai Foundation partnered with Smile Train, a charitable organization that works worldwide to help children with cleft lip.
Aishwarya, the charity's goodwill ambassador aims to help Smile Train provide free cleft surgery to children in at least 76 developing countries.
In 2007, Rahul Bose started his non-profit organization, The Foundation dedicated to the eradication of "discrimination from all walks of life."
In 2009, Bose launched an initiative on climate change which emphasized on government policy supporting advocacy from international bodies such as the UN.
The 2nd initiative Planet Alert organized 'Green Runs' in India, along with college interactions and mass media campaigns.
Being Human, an initiative by The Salman Khan Foundation is a registered charitable trust that was started by the actor in 2007.
The Foundation works to provide "education and healthcare for the underprivileged."
The initiative has worked on drought relief initiative In Maharashtra, organized free eye camps, and provided relief for J&K flood victims.
It also provides aids to schools and career development centers.
Deepika Padukone is no stranger to depression; she had come out in the open and talked about her problems with anxiety and depression.
She had begun to suffer from acute depression in early 2014 while shooting for the movie 'Happy New Year'.
Padukone said that she felt 'empty' and 'directionless' at that time.
It was then that she took help from counseling and medication.
Amitabh Bachchan lauded Deepika's efforts to make people aware of depression saying: "I think it is very honest and daring of her to talk about it not so much to gain from it, but to make people aware of it."
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone is set to launch an awareness campaign, taking forward her fight against depression.
Padukone, 30, who had come out openly last year about her struggle with depression is set to launch a year-long awareness campaign 'You Are Not Alone'.
The campaign is set to cover over 200 schools and to raise awareness, sensitise students and teachers against depression.


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Resident Evil Village producer explains why Ethan Winters is back
The Resident Evil franchise is currently at its best. Thanks to the future publication of its eighth installment and the expected release of its new film in theaters, the developer Capcom assures us that there are still many stories to tell related to this universe full of the undead.
For this reason, the producer of Resident Evil Village has revealed in an interview the reason why Ethan Winters returns this time. If you want to know more about this title, surely you will be interested to know that this new plot will have a longer duration compared to its predecessor.
Ethan Winters returns to Resident Evil Village
Thanks to an interview with Peter Fabiano in the latest issue of PlayStation Official Magazine, we can see that this curious character was one of the things that he liked to implement the most during the development of Resident Evil 7. Therefore, they decided to give a continuation to its intriguing plot.
Conception and planning had been on the minds of our developers since the end of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. The team became very fond of Ethan as a character, so we knew we wanted to continue his story arc. We wanted players to continue to experience the game through the eyes of protagonist Ethan Winters. After all, this is a sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.
This really helped keep our vision on target. And since we're constantly sharing information between Resident Evil teams, that really helped inform us to make what we consider to be the best survival horror game to date.
And you? Are you eager to know what Ethan Winters will have in store for this terrifying adventure? Remember that Resident Evil Village will be released on May 7 for Xbox Series X / S, Xbox One, and PC platforms.
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Driver killed in chain-reaction crash on Beeline Highway identified
3 tractor-trailers among vehicles involved in chain-reaction crash
One person was killed in a massive crash involving three tractor-trailers on Beeline Highway.
An Okeechobee man killed in a chain-reaction crash involving three tractor-trailers has been identified.A box truck, a pickup truck, a sport utility vehicle, a car and three tractor-trailers were involved in Tuesday morning's crash on Beeline Highway.WPBF 25 News' Ted White said the driver of a tractor-trailer was killed. He was later identified as 45-year-old Danny Major.Paul Berdy, who is on vacation from Rhode Island, said he was stopped at a red light when he "felt quite a jolt.""We were rear-ended by a semi-truck behind us," Berdy said.The Florida Highway Patrol said Major failed to stop for the red light and started the chain-reaction crash.Westbound lanes of Beeline Highway from Haverhill Road to Florida's Turnpike were closed during the investigation.More From WPBF: Email alerts | Mobile | SocialView, Share Breaking News Photos On WPBF.com's u local:9146236
An Okeechobee man killed in a chain-reaction crash involving three tractor-trailers has been identified.
A box truck, a pickup truck, a sport utility vehicle, a car and three tractor-trailers were involved in Tuesday morning's crash on Beeline Highway.
WPBF 25 News' Ted White said the driver of a tractor-trailer was killed. He was later identified as 45-year-old Danny Major.
Paul Berdy, who is on vacation from Rhode Island, said he was stopped at a red light when he "felt quite a jolt."
"We were rear-ended by a semi-truck behind us," Berdy said.
The Florida Highway Patrol said Major failed to stop for the red light and started the chain-reaction crash.
Westbound lanes of Beeline Highway from Haverhill Road to Florida's Turnpike were closed during the investigation.


If you are saying pica-what o?, then please read on.
If you are saying MORE veggies in piccadillo?, then please read on.
The story (and eventual recipe begins with moving into a new house. I am afraid that my ability to judge what is in the pantry is based on years of experience of having lots of things IN the pantry. This ability under new circumstances has disappeared and I seem to be missing lots of ingredients. However, although some people have different ideas, it would seem that poor planning is the mother of my invention and at this point I must make lemons from lemonade (that's a trick) and share this recipe that exists because I was lacking a few things. Or, I could skip the whole thing and go to McDonalds! HA! Just kidding! That would be a waste of time, money, calories and carbohydrates my friends….
Piccadillo is a cuban chili that, along with the regular chili stuff you'd expect, boasts the flavors and textures of almonds, raisins, green olives and cinnamon.
It is a delicious combo and a family favorite. However, with no lentils in the house, and no ground meat (not doing much of that these days), I needed a way to use the other ingredients, feed folks, and not totally screw up my resurrected meal planning system.
Zucchini, onions, and quinoa to the rescue. This trio does not exactly sound heroic, but one can go many places with zucchini, onions and quinoa, and apparently Cuba is on the map!
My original piccadillo post is here, but if you'd like more veggies and less beans or meat – try this one!
1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes undrained – or about 1.5 cups diced tomatoes if you have fresh.
Roast for 30 – 45 minutes, stirring a couple of times throughout. Salt and pepper to taste.
While onions and zucchini are roasting, saute garlic in a little oil.
Serve over quinoa or rice or all alone!
Enjoy and tell us where your necessary deviations from the recipe have taken you!!


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the fuse and it blew out again during driving the car at low speed, but on a semi-bumpy road. The next fuse blew immediately upon start of the car. The fourth fuse blew when hitting a pothole (it seemed). I put the fifth fuse in tonight and drove around the block and it hasn't blown yet.
Here are some facts: I have no illumination lamps for the license plate, but cannot remember if they EVER lit up at all anyway. I recently had a new catalytic converter welded onto the tail pipe assembly. There has never been any type of custom modification of the electrical system. When the fuse blows it causes the interior CAB light (the one in the roof over the head rests) to come on. Almost as long as I've had the car, both of the "banana" switches on the side dash/door panels have bad connections; jiggling them will cause the courtesy lights (foot well lights and the cab light) to go on and off (either the right or the left side switches seem to be bad in this case). No other fuses seem to have blown. Blinkers, hazard, brake and park lights work in all circumstances. The problem seems to be intermittent with only one fuse blowing when starting the car.
I have removed the tail light assemblys and reseated all the bulbs in their sockets. I can see no signs of wear to the cabling, although the tape on the wires is crispy.
Note: in regard to the work on the catalytic... I watched the guy perform the welding and removal of the old part and he never opened the hood or anything, is there any way he could have intentionally or otherwise sabotaged the wiring or "grounding" with his work?
Any ideas on the situation are greatly appreciated. I know it's almost impossible to diagnose, but I think the internal DOME/CAB light that comes on is quite odd when the fuse blows.
It should not be that hard to visually inspect harness from rear light and rear of truck to cab. I have little doubt that a "proper" inspection of it will yield cause of problem.
Would you keep paying someone who did not fix the problem in the first place?


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import R from 'ramda';
import sshpk from 'sshpk';
import { sendToLagoonLogs } from '@lagoon/commons/dist/logs';
import { getProject, addDeployKeyToProject } from '@lagoon/commons/dist/gitlabApi';
import { addProject, addGroupToProject, sanitizeGroupName } from '@lagoon/commons/dist/api';

import { WebhookRequestData } from '../types';

export async function gitlabProjectCreate(webhook: WebhookRequestData) {
  const { webhooktype, event, uuid, body } = webhook;

  try {
    const project = await getProject(body.project_id);
    const { id, path: projectName, ssh_url_to_repo: gitUrl, namespace } = project;

    // TODO: figure out openshift id
    const openshift = 1;

    // set production environment to default master
    const productionenvironment = "master";

    const meta = {
      data: project,
      project: projectName
    };

    if (namespace.kind != 'group') {
      sendToLagoonLogs(
        'info',
        '',
        uuid,
        `${webhooktype}:${event}:unhandled`,
        meta,
        `Skipping creation of project ${projectName}: not in group namespace`
      );

      return;
    }

    const lagoonProject = await addProject(projectName, gitUrl, openshift, productionenvironment);

    try {
      const privateKey: any = R.pipe(
        R.path(['addProject', 'privateKey']),
        sshpk.parsePrivateKey,
      )(lagoonProject);
      const publicKey = privateKey.toPublic();

      await addDeployKeyToProject(id, publicKey.toString());
    } catch (err) {
      sendToLagoonLogs(
        'error',
        '',
        uuid,
        `${webhooktype}:${event}:deploy_key`,
        { data: body },
        `Could not add deploy_key to gitlab project ${id}, reason: ${err}`
      );
    }

    // In Gitlab each project has an Owner, which is in this case a Group that already should be created before.
    // We add this owner Group to the Project.
    await addGroupToProject(projectName, sanitizeGroupName(namespace.full_path));

    sendToLagoonLogs(
      'info',
      '',
      uuid,
      `${webhooktype}:${event}:handled`,
      meta,
      `Created project ${projectName}`
    );

    return;
  } catch (error) {
    sendToLagoonLogs(
      'error',
      '',
      uuid,
      `${webhooktype}:${event}:unhandled`,
      { data: body },
      `Could not create project, reason: ${error}`
    );

    return;
  }
}

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Q: Conditionally binding Foreground to a boolean I have a Treeview showing Xml data where each element is wrapped in a class that exposes IsExpanded, the wrapped XElement's Name and Value and a boolean MatchesFilter which is set if the element matches a specific filter; I'd like to change the foreground color if MatchesFilter is true.
What I currently have is:
<TreeView.ItemTemplate>
    <HierarchicalDataTemplate ItemsSource="{Binding Children}">
        <StackPanel Orientation="Horizontal">
            <TextBlock Width="110" Foreground="Blue" Text="{Binding Name}" />
            <TextBlock Foreground="{Binding Foreground}" Text="{Binding Value}" />
        </StackPanel>
    </HierarchicalDataTemplate>
</TreeView.ItemTemplate>

where the Foreground color is being set in the code-behind, which works just fine but is hardly in the spirit of WPF! How do I do this properly?
Edit: Thank you, exactly like that, now I know which chapter to read.

A: Something like this?
<TextBlock Name="tbkValue" Text="{Binding Value}"/>

...
<HierarchialDataTemplate.Triggers>
  <DataTrigger Binding="{Binding Path=MatchesFilter}" Value="True">
      <Setter TargetName="tbkValue" Property="Foreground" Value="Red"/>
  </DataTrigger>
</HierarchialDataTemplate.Triggers>

You can also create the trigger as a resource and share it between different templates.

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    xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools"
    xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto"
    tools:context=".MainActivity">

    <item
        android:id="@+id/github"
        android:title="@string/github"
        android:icon="@mipmap/ic_github"
        app:showAsAction="withText|always" />

</menu>


EURO-k conferences are the major EURO events. They are international forums for scientific communication and cooperation among Operational Researchers, not only from European countries, who are active in all the diverse areas of OR, and to serve the free exchange of new ideas and promising research results.
they are broadly oriented and have recently attracted more than 2,000 participants.
they take place yearly, with the possible exception of the years when there is an IFORS triennial conference. Information about past conferences is available.
they are hosted by EURO member societies. They are usually held in a university or similar type of institution.
Plenary, semi-plenary, tutorial and panel sessions given by prestigious invited speakers.
Regular streams, defined as blocks of sessions within a thematic OR area. Sessions can be invited or contributed. Contributed paper presentations are welcomed and processed by the PC.
Making an Impact stream. This is a series of participative activities aimed at helping practitioners to become more effective.
OR Education stream focusing on best practices for teaching OR.
Awards of EURO prizes. The EURO Distinguished Service Medal Award and the EURO Gold Medal, accompanied by a lecture of the Gold Medal laureate, are presented at the Opening Session. The presentations of the finalists of the EURO Excellence in Practice Award and the EURO Doctoral Dissertation Award are scheduled as parallel sessions. These prizes are awarded to the winners during the Closing Session along with the winners of the EURO Award for the Best EJOR Papers.
Possibility of visits to companies where OR is used in daily actvities.
National OR societies that are full members of EURO are regularly invited to submit proposals to host future EURO-k Conferences. Proposals for hosting EURO-k Conferences must be approved by the EURO Council, typically 3 years before the proposed date.
If you are interested in organising a EURO-k Conference read the guidelines section and contact the EURO Vice President 1 ([email protected]) for further details.


your knowledge here, folks!  Only two bits!"
handy, and your sleeves out of both.
But all jabbing and feinting aside, what did YOU get out of it this month?
or the piece on KM be at the top or the bottom of the list?
I repeat: the articles WERE well-written.  Lots of things are.
But some things are actually about Records.
>slightly acidic. But always entertaining to read, if not agree with.
>nice to have around. And, you may even learn something once in a while.
>life and the easy read.
>around the citations for postings from our little coffee klatsch.
>although I think the more generic term is properly "mailing list".


Homer meets two members of the Movementarian cult.
The Movementarians try to break Homer's will.
Marge and Ned work together to deprogram the kids from Movementarianism.
Marge manages to escape from the Movementarian compound.


Drummer John Hartman met singer/guitarist Tom Johnston in 1969 in California. They started a band named Pud, which would include various members, and began to play in and around San Jose. The duo teamed up with bassist Dave Shogren and singer/guitarist Patrick Simmons in 1970 and soon changed their band's name to The Doobie Brothers. The band played throughout Northern California and landed a steady gig at the Chateau Liberte, which was a hang out frequented by the notorious biker gang the Hell's Angels. The Doobie Brothers put a demo together and were soon signed by Warner Bros. Records.
The band released its self-titled debut album "The Doobie Brothers" in April of 1971. The record included songs such as "Travelin' Man," "The Master," and "Nobody," which made it to the #58 spot on the charts. The album certainly didn't break any sales records, but was a good first start and helped spread the word about the band. "Toulouse Street," was released in June of 1972 and was a considered their breakout album. The singles "Mamaloi," "Jesus is Just Alright," which placed #35 on the charts, and "Listen to the Music," which placed #11 helped the album hold down the #21 spot on the charts. "Toulouse Street," would eventually sell more than a million copies in the US and earned Platinum Certification.
At this point the legendary Steely Dan, lead by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, decided to retire from touring, which left guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter without consistent work. Baxter became a member of The Doobie Brothers and the band released "Stampede," in 1975. Unfortunately singer Tom Johnston's health was less than stellar, so Baxter's former Steely Dan band mate Michael McDonald joined to pick up some of the slack. 1976's "Takin' it to the Streets," was the first album to feature McDonald which resulted in a substantial change in sound for the band. This change is evident in the album's title track and stand out song "Takin' it to the Street." Shortly after, Tom Johnston officially left the band.
"Minute by Minute," was released in December 1978 and would become the band's best selling studio album. The single "What a Fool Believes," soared to the top of the charts, helped the album do the same, and earned the band a Grammy Award. There was infighting between the band's members however, and in 1982 The Doobie Brothers went on a farewell tour and broke up. Johnston, Simmons, Hartman, Hossack later reunited and released "Cycles," in 1989. The album "Brotherhood," was released in 1991, and "Sibling Rivalry" was released in 2000, although neither sold very well. The Doobie Brothers have continued to tour throughout the years and are currently still active, although the band's lineup has constantly changed. Currently Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons are the band's only original members.


Celebrating its 14th year, the Capital Classic will be played over seven dates at five different venues throughout the state.
Attention turns to the middle school hoopsters this week with the annual Capital Classic basketball tournament showcasing the best middle schools have to offer.
Opening Thursday at Central Middle School in Dover, the tournament will close Saturday, Feb. 16 and Sunday, Feb. 17 with championship games at Delaware State University.
Since its infancy, the Capital Classic has grown steadily. After fielding 26 teams last year, this year 36 teams are coming from 14 school districts.
While several teams won't be returning, the Classic adds talented squads from all three counties, including Dover Air Force Base Middle School, Kirk Middle School, Gunning Bedford Middle School, Laurel Middle School, Milford Middle School and Selbyville Middle School.
Founder Bill Ardito didn't see jumping to 36 teams so quickly.
The effect on middle school basketball isn't lost on Ardito, but his main goal has always been to showcase the talent in the state.
With a relatively short regular season, Ardito says, players have an incentive to play hard in hopes of being included.
"Coaches and players say we don't want to be in the D bracket, we want to be in the A bracket," Ardito said. "It's like an unofficial playoff for these teams. It makes them better, it makes the whole level better.
In its 13 years, the Capital Classic has showcased athletes who went on to successful high school careers, such as Benijah Laney, Corey Crawford, Anthony Myles, Eric Laster, Juwan Gray and Anthony "Champ" Mosley.
This year's Classic has no shortage of talented players and teams.
A lot of returning schools look to grow their legacy, while newcomers to the scene hope to make their mark.
Central Middle, a bracket champion last year, is led by head coach Stephen Poole. He has presided over six bracket championships in 13 years. Meanwhile, Postlethwait head coach John Wright has led the program to five bracket titles and is looking for a sixth. Both will battle it out in the same bracket, alongside impressive additions Kirk and Milford.
In the boys brackets, standout Brent Ricketts leads Seaford looking to build off an MVP performance last year. Seaford is one of the many teams looking to show they belong with the big dogs. They will play alongside Gauger-Cobb, Beacon and a Woodbridge squad they're eager to see again after their regular season matchup.
Chipman Middle is competing in a bracket with Fifer, Holy Cross, Bayard, Dover Air and Providence Creek. All but one team has a record below .500 on the year.
The girls brackets are filled to the brim with talent.
Undefeated Central Middle and Gauger headline the girls top bracket with Woodbridge and Seaford, a combined 14-4 on the year.
Dover heads into the tourney with a perfect 9-0. Led by standout Azareya Kilgoe they look to surpass their runner-up finish in last year's Classic. Meanwhile, Gauger comes in at 5-0 looking to capture another bracket title.
Woodbridge and Seaford look to rebound after third-place finishes last year. Woodbridge, led by returning Cap Classic players Iyanna Mims and De'Asya Jones, has one blemish on their record. Seaford, led by returnees Justice Smack and Alyssa Kelam, look to show their 7-3 mark is no fluke.
Like the boys brackets, the girls side has new teams and others who are back after being away a few years, like Millsboro. The team wants to show their class in a bracket including Gunning Bedford, Postlethwait and Shue-Medill.
Newcomers like Selbyville are motivated by a second chance at some divisional rivals and their success in other sports.


CARRY TEXTURE: This closely resembles the Glock OEM texture, but is more aggressive allowing a better purchase on the weapon.
This is the most requested texture.
TACTICAL TEXTURE: This is the most aggressive texture.
BARK TEXTURE:This resembles tree bark. It is moderately aggressive much like the carry texture.
This is just an alternative texturing process for a different look.
EXECUTIVE TEXTURE:This texture is very subtle. It is lightly aggressive. It has about the same aggressiveness as the factory Glock texturing on the side panels.
This texture was designed on special request from some female shooters. It resembles the Glock OEM texturing.
HYBRID TEXTURING: This is achieved by using a combination of any of the texture styles on the back strap and finger grooves/front strap and another texture style on the side panels. Example: Carry on sides, Tactical on back and front.


I'm a big fan of wearing sportswear not only to the gym but on a 24/7 base. So I got really excited when adidas originals announced it's new apparel collection "XBYO". Minimalist design at it's finest and the perfect combination of sportswear and elegant leisure wear.
I really wanted to create an editorial using this collection because it leaves so much room for interpretation. Usually the skin is the calm common denominator for all outfit so I wanted to switch things around. As the XBYO collection is so clean and pure I decided to over decorate the skin instead. Using tattoos, body paint or sentences in different languages, they surprisingly make the clothe stand out even more!
A major thank you goes to our fabulous makeup artist Sutida who worked 12 hours straight as well as to our models Marie and Max who spend hours sitting still while getting painted! I hope you guys enjoy this editorial as much as I did shooting it!


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Q: Terraform GCP add VM to existing VPC I'm starting to learn Terraform (I want to manage my growing GCP infrastructure). I'm trying to do an apparently simple thing -- create a VM in the different Project -- but:

*

*I already have a VPC configured, let's called it pre-terra-vpc in Project proj1

*this VPC is already in use, so I would like not to destroy it in process

I have a different Project setup, proj2 for learning purposes and I would like to create a simple GCP VM in proj2, but connected to the VPC from proj1, pre-terra-vpc.
Is this possible without Terraform destroying and recreating the pre-terra-vpc? Is this safe? When run terraform plan I have 2 things to add...
provider "google" {
  ...
  project = "proj2"
}

resource "google_compute_network" "pre-terra-vpc" {
  name          = "pre-terra-vpc"
  project       = "proj1"
}

resource "google_compute_instance" "default" {
  ...
  ...
  network_interface {
  network     = "${google_compute_network.pre-terra-vpc.self_link}"
  network_ip  = ""

  access_config {
    // Ephemeral IP Address
  }
}

Best Regards
Kamil

A: You can also use a data source lookup to find things created outside your current run and they act just like terraform created them
data "google_compute_network" "pre-terra-vpc" {
  name          = "pre-terra-vpc"
  project       = "proj1"
}

Then you can use it like. (notice the data in front and not the resource name)
${data.google_compute_network.pre-terra-vpc.self_link}

See the following
https://www.terraform.io/docs/providers/google/d/datasource_compute_network.html

A: You can import existing resources into the Terraform state, then Terraform will know it already exists without trying to (re)create it again.


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Blog > Archive for Jan 22, 2012
Archive for Jan 22, 2012
Skateboarding 101
Posted Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Contributor: Don A. Gerred
The horizon grew dark. Across the intersection of an empty access road, in front of a lifeless shopping center, barren trees of late autumn formed a wall of black shadows against the fading colors of an early sunset. Streetlights buzzed, signaling their intent to flicker to life.
All was quiet. No engine noise, no music, no voices; silence except for an occasional chirp from a bird with no plans for winter migration.
The horse-shoe shaped shopping center faced an enormous parking lot filled with cars precisely parked between yellow lines. Abandoned, the smashed, deserted vehicles disintegrated in the parking spaces. The burned-out shell of a late 80's Honda Accord landed upside-down; roof on the sidewalk, wheels in the air. The beaten and battered hulk blocked access to a lane of neatly nested shopping carts.
The stores were dark except where faint light seeped from a few anemic signs. An ice cream store's neon sign spelled "CAR." "VEL" burned out long ago.
Thick layers of dirt covered everything, windows, sidewalks and cars. Safety glassed windows were cracked and shattered as though someone, or something, had attacked them with a car jack or a baseball bat.
Long ago, the door to a jewelry store window imploded. Gold, silver, Rolex watches, diamond rings, rare gemstones and glass shards intermingling on worn black velvet. Once beautiful baubles scattered among the debris, treasures too dirty to glitter and gleam any longer.
A boy limped passed the broken door, oblivious to his surroundings. In the darkening sky, he looked to be about sixteen, a teenager. He was tall and skinny, thick, curly black hair hung in his face, obstructing his vision. He shuffled along carrying some kind of long flat thing. His right hand pinned it tightly against his scrawny thigh.
He moved off toward the rear corner of the parking lot toward a steep concrete ramp. He paused at the top. A faded 'wheelchair accessible' sign dangled from a steel rail. His baggy, tattered three button Italian suit might have been an olive color once, now it was dirty gray. Both knees poked through the torn pants. His loose necktie was knotted with a Windsor knot; the color faded and the pattern indecipherable.
The thing he carried was a skateboard. He flipped the board upside down with an awkward jerk. The board was grubby and the wheels rusty. It looked like a kid had forgotten it in the front yard for an entire year. The current owner spun each wheel, one at a time, watching each until they stopped. As the teenager watched each wheel revolving freely, he muttered to himself in a barely audible raspy voice, "Good."
Deliberately, he set the skateboard on the level, flat concrete at the top of the ramp. The board surface revealed a faded skull and crossbones emblazoned around the word 'FLIP' in its center. His movements were painfully slow. He stood erect. It took two attempts to get his left foot on the front of the board, even as his right hand clutched the steel handrail running parallel to the sides of the ramp. He paused and gazed intently across the street at the parking lot.
There was not a living soul in sight. He stood for a long time and gave the impression of searching for an image from a long lost memory.
His stiff right foot rose and rested firmly on the back of the board. He gingerly pushed himself backward and shoved himself down the ramp.
He was rigid, unable to bend his back or his knees, and unaware of the need. Gravity took over. Somehow, he balanced on the board as it accelerated forward, crossing the seams in the sidewalk with a quiet clack-clack, clack-clack.
The board went in a perfectly straight line. It was a little short of its maximum speed when the board intersected the steel rail at a corner point. There the ramp swapped directions to complete the route from sidewalk to the parking lot.
The rail caught the teen's body at waist level. He was flipped off the board in a judo movement. The board rolled faster under its lightened load.
The boy hit the pavement face first. A thick black oily substance splattered on the concrete. His head bounced like a melon into the street, the rest of his body tumbled behind him.
The skateboard held its steady course. It passed under the railing, and under an Econoline van. I was halted mid-trip by smashing into a pile of rusty, power tools. The impact flipped the board onto its back. The racing wheels slowed and finally stopped. The board was lifeless once again.
The boy lifted his head off the ground high enough to look for the skateboard. A streetlight flickered above. He pulled himself off the ground in the same slow and deliberate manner he used to cue up the board.
His face had gravel and stones embedded in it, minor mutilations compared to his grotesquely, broken nose. His nose lay smashed flat against his upper lip. Not one drop of blood flowed from the shattered nose, just that black, oily stuff. He managed to get to his feet. He walked forward looking for the place where the skateboard crashed to a stop. Suddenly, he stopped. He either sensed or felt the injuries to his face.
He used his hands and fingers like a vise to squeeze the bridge of his nose. The cartilage cracked as he adjusted it. That facial feature was still crooked but no longer flat.
He looked around for the board, but couldn't find it. Losing interest, he started shuffling away. Bright street lighting revealed the ripped back of his coat, and the grungy shirt underneath. Three large holes punctuated his upper back, exit wounds from a .357 Magnum. The wounds were open and oozing but not bleeding. Holes through his heart and lungs made it difficult to believe he could remain standing, let alone ride a skateboard. Impossible in fact. But then again, Zombies aren't really alive, are they?
I have a wife, three daughters and a female cat. It is hard to find time to write more than my signature on a check or a credit card slip!
Author: Don A. Gerred


The ANBMT is providing a mentoring program to offer supportive services to therapists who have questions or require guidance within the practice of massage therapy.
The goal of the program is to encourage and support personal and professional growth for our members. Matching new members with experienced therapists will aid in the development of confident, self-sufficient, successful members of the massage therapy profession, as well as, to the community. Some supportive services include hands-on technical knowledge, therapeutic relations, business management, and social support.
One of the ANBMT's mission statements is to foster and encourage the professional growth of its members. We believe that our mentoring program will support this role and encourage our members to achieve their maximum potential throughout their career in the Massage Therapy field.


ROME (AP) — Italy's top court has upheld a prosecutor's request to seize over 48 million euros ($57 million) from a government coalition party's coffers.
The ANSA news agency reported Tuesday the Rome-based Cassation court ruled there wasn't any reason not to seize the funds as requested by prosecutors in 2017. The order stems from the convictions last year of Umberto Bossi, a former leader and founder of the Northern League, and of a former party treasurer.
The two were convicted of irregularities from 2008 to 2010 in documenting reimbursement for electoral spending. The trial also determined the Bossi family used state funds for personal expenses.
Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini now heads the party, which he renamed the League.
League lawmaker Giulio Centemero decried the ruling, citing the party's "total transparency and honesty."


The Martha's Vineyard Museum, formerly the Martha's Vineyard Historic Society and an important island institution since 1922, currently occupies a small parcel in the center of Edgartown, it's home since 1932. Current facilities are wholly inadequate for the display and storage of art and visitation is hindered by limited parking during peak summer months. With their functionality severely hampered, the museum has explored opportunities for relocation and growth over the last decade. To that end, Oudens Ello Architecture in partnership with South Mountain Company – a design-build firm based on the island – were chosen through an invited designer selection process in the fall of 2010 to evaluate a 5-acre waterfront property in Vineyard Haven, half a mile from the center of town and the island's primary ferry terminal. Located at the center of this property on a promontory with commanding views of the harbor is a 10,000 square-foot historic marine hospital dating back to 1895 and used for the last 50 years as a school and summer camp. The goal of the three-month feasibility study was to test the appropriateness of the site for use by the museum, help the Museum's Board make an informed decision about purchase of the property, and provide materials to support fundraising efforts.
OEA conceived of a design strategy for the new museum, which showcases this iconic building as the new frontispiece and visitor entry for an expanded museum, and itself an important "artifact" in the museum's collection. To its side in deference to the old building is a new, two-story, 20,000 square-foot, state of the art exhibition and collections storage wing nestled against the wooded north edge of the site and defining one side of a large outdoor events lawn. The new wing allows the museum to effectively double their exhibition space and display and store artwork in a climate-controlled environment that meets the highest standards, increasing the institution's borrowing and lending capabilities. Building on OEA's relationship with an energy and sustainability consultant, now employed by South Mountain Company and currently supporting OEA's efforts on another project on Martha's Vineyard, the design team is committed to finding solutions that maximize building performance and minimize energy and water consumption.
The completed study was well-received by the institution, the Vineyard Haven community and island at large and following the museum's recent purchase of the property, current efforts are underway to launch a capital campaign to solidify plans for the next phase of growth.


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Q: How can one refresh TabContol inner controls? First, I read this Reset all the items in a form
It was a great help until I realised all my controls are inside a TabControl containing itself several tabs in which there are all the common controls i.e. textbox, datetimepicker, datagrigview, etc....
Then I tried MyTabControl.Controls.Clear() but this deleted all tabs in the form.
How can I implement this Reset all the items in a form in a TabControl ?

A: use:
foreach (Control c in GetAll(myTabControl))
{
    ResetAllControls(c);
}

in which ResetAllControls is the method in your referenced link and
public static IEnumerable<Control> GetAll(Control control)
{
    var controls = control.Controls.Cast<Control>();
    return controls.SelectMany(ctrl => GetAll(ctrl))
                                  .Concat(controls);
}

from the accepted answer of this question.


I have been feeling very frustrated with my job as a dietitian seeing as so many unqualified professionals out there thing they are experts. I stumbled across a blog post from another dietitian stating some of the things I had been thinking, so I thought it would be fitting for me to write a proper post regarding why having credentials matter, no matter what field you are in. In a time where everyone is a nutrition expert, I am especially against fad diets when endorsed by celebrities or someone without a nutrition background. Do you have to have a PhD in Nutrition to give out nutrition advice? No. But you do have to have a degree in something nutrition related. Actually though, anyone who is giving out nutrition advice has an ethical responsibility that the information they provide is 100% accurate.
I am absolutely horrified by a lot of the nutrition information out there. The recommendations of a dietitian extend far beyond our beliefs and helping a person cut out refined foods and sugar, leading to weight loss. When you tell someone they are doing something wrong, that ignites fear into a person, and that can have psychological consequences leading to anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. We as nutrition professionals study psychology and counseling techniques for this very reason. Whatever we say can have an effect on our clients, so its not just about the quick fix and losing weight. When I speak with my client, I get as much information as I can and when I give advice, I ask myself if the information I am about to give them could help or hinder them, based on others stressors or issues going on in their life.
All over social media there is anger against qualified professionals professionals giving out nutrition advice, yes, anger against dietitians. First off, I am not paid off by any sort of big food company and I am not told what to say by the USDA. Some of those comments I hear are absurd. When someone comes to me and they want to lose wight, but they drink maybe 5 sodas a day, I would not recommend they cut soda completely out. I would recommend they go down to 4 sodas a day, then 3, and so on. Yes, there are some health issues with consuming soda, but I am not going to tell someone to stop a habit over night, especially if they have had this habit for years. When we change too much, clients get frustrated and then may not be motivated to change anything.
Many unqualified professionals post messages online to their followers about the foods they are consuming. Then people start to feel shame, for not following the perfect life or diet that these unqualified professionals do. The psychological harm that this can cause can actually be worse than the foods they are telling us not to eat. The frightening thing is, these people have no idea this is not how you educate the public on nutrition. They know what foods to avoid and they scare the public, but knowing what foods to avoid is not a sign of how knowledgeable one is about nutrition.
Right now, fear mongering is everywhere in the nutrition world. It sells books, eating plans, and it even gets you your own TV show, and going against the norm apparently makes someone appear knowledgeable. It conveys the sense they have done extensive research and they are "exposing the truth." In fact, it is the exact opposite, and highlights their lack of knowledge. I do not doubt that a lot of these celebrities and unqualified professionals have a deep passion for helping people live a healthy life, but its not enough to simply have a passion for the subject of nutrition and educate people to their way of eating. Their personal views need to be put aside for the health of society.
So what is the point of this post? Because many individuals out there are giving out very very bad nutrition advice that can actually cause harm. I went to university for 10 years, received a B.S. in Nutrition & Exercise Science, a B.S. in Dietetics, Completed a 900 hour internship, Passed a National Exam to become a Registered Dietitian, and took the NSCA Personal Training exam. I did the work because I want to be the best I can be in the field of nutrition. Am I jealous there are many people out there that are famous even without a qualification? No. It is because there is so much to learn about nutrition, and with all the education I have, I feel there is still more to learn. It is frightening that some of these unqualified professionals have a read a few nutrition books and websites, and they are not even aware of what they do not know. We all eat food, but that does not mean we are all nutrition experts.
There are a lot of great social media accounts from many individuals out there giving out nutrition advice, but they know where to draw the line, and that is the difference. When reading nutrition information, always look for a source and see what qualifications they hold. If you look at my website, I state exactly what qualifications I have, because honestly, I have nothing to hide. Remember this: a professional will not judge or shame; will not tell you to eat their way; will not tell you all the bad things you are doing; will not scare you into eating healthy; and will not make you feel guilty.
"Sweat is Just Fat Crying."
"Lifting Weights Make Women Huge? False. Cupcakes Make Women Huge."
"No Matter How Slow you are Going you are Still Lapping Everyone on the Couch."
To me, this is just "thinspo" or "thinspiration" in disguise, which is an online world of thousands, even millions, of people, mostly females, who share and collect pictures of very thin women as inspiration to keep up their eating disorders. Rather than promoting a commitment to exercise for the sake of one's health, Fitspirational messages equate exercise with 'perfecting' one's body – contributing to negative body image and compulsive exercising behaviors. "Thinspiration" and "Fitspiration" both promote unrealistic ideals, both contribute to negative body image, and both are equally harmful.
Some fitness inspiration can be healthy and motivating, but others can be very harmful. Ask yourself how these "fitspiration" quotes and photos actually make you feel. To me, I honestly feel they are objectifying women and motivating people to exercise through fear and guilt. For some this may work, but for me, this is not motivating. Comparing oneself to others does not help with self love and does not help you on YOUR path. Learn how to love your body, eat healthy, and exercise, for YOU, not for anyone else.
I recently discovered a movement called #stopfitspiration. The goal is bring awareness to the harm of "Fitspiration" messages and to offer support for those recovering from exercise addiction while providing information and tips for a more healthy, balanced, and body positive approach to fitness.


RMS has developed a "Confined Space Competent Person" training program that will provide students with a broad understanding of the 1910 and 1926 standards relative to Confined Space Entry. This review will not only cover the elements of each standard, it will also incorporate applicable Letters of Interpretation and Frequently Asked Questions published by OSHA.
In addition to detailed knowledge of OSHA's Confined Space requirements, students will also gain practical guidance for the use of confined space equipment, lessons learned from past incidents and experiences, and tips for planning a successful rescue. At the conclusion of our classroom instruction, all students will participate in a mock entry drill that will be facilitated using our "Confined Space Simulator". They will also complete a written test to help employers gauge the knowledge & retention of their employees.
Upon completion of the class each student will be given a certificate of completion and a form that their employer can complete in order to identify them as a "Competent Person".


As I stroll and speak around CCW-SATCON today, there is plenty of talk around how OTT rights and licensing are going to affect traditional video distribution methods. However, Google (being Google), decided to crash the party with their announcement of YouTube Music Key, an ad-free subscription service that will allow users to watch, download, and listen to music offline or with the screen locked. The new music service is interesting, and there are a few key takeaways from the announcement.
As long as the support services and infrastructure necessary for payments are in place and cost-effective, this should not really change much about what YouTube does. It creates an alternative revenue stream, but YouTube will continue to rely heavily on advertising as the majority of viewers are likely to continue consuming content for free.
YouTube answered certain viewer complaints about consuming music on its service including audio playback with the screen locked, curated music playlists, and full album access. Those willing to pay for it and listen to ad-free music probably will pay for it.
Compared to their Google All Access service, YouTube carries a potentially stronger brand for Google that people already associate with music and music videos. This is easy brand leverage for Google.
Music is already a tough sell to stingy consumers, with most consumer use cases for music being highly passive and unengaged. Anything to bring in incremental revenue and a higher level of engagement is a boon to YouTube, the record label, and the artist alike.
Overall the move into subscription music is slightly surprising for YouTube, in which free access is one of its defining features, but it seems to be a logical one. The question that will be answered in the coming months is whether or not enough consumers are willing to pay for it to justify the service.