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The major in secondary education at Wilkes leads to Pennsylvania Department of Education secondary certification. While preparing you to teach grades 7 to 12, the coursework will give you additional skills in assessment and classroom management. You must couple the secondary education major with one of nine required content area majors that will qualify you to teach a particular subject at the high school level. This double major will combine to give you the qualifications to distinguish yourself in a public or private school classroom.
Both the secondary education major and the secondary education minor will prepare you to teach in a public or private school at the secondary level (grades 7 to 12). Class work, mentoring by experienced education faculty, and field experiences as early as your second semester will give you the tools and practice you need to become a successful educator who can make a difference in the lives of your students.
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Effectiveness and meaningfulness of breast cancer survivorship and peer support for improving the quality of life of immigrant women: A mixed methods systematic review protocol
Melba Sheila D'Souza*, Joyce O'Mahony, Subrahmanya Nairy Karkada
Objective: The objective of this review is to assess the effectiveness and meaningfulness of breast cancer peer survivorship and support group in improving the quality of life of immigrant adults. Introduction: Immigrant women use fewer follow-up and peer support services following treatment for breast cancer than people who have not recently immigrated to a new country. Review questions: This JBI convergent segregated approach to a mixed methods systematic review will address the following review questions. What is the impact of survivorship and peer support groups on improving the quality of life for immigrant women survivors? What is the impact of acculturated interventions for breast cancer survivors to improve quality of life? Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria include immigrant women who have completed their initial course of breast cancer treatment. The exclusion criteria include non-immigrant - women and men (above 18 years) who are not diagnosed with breast cancer, or currently undergoing active or advanced treatment, or end of life care. Methods: The proposed systematic review will be conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for mixed methods systematic reviews. The search strategy will include qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research reports published in academic journals and a grey literature search for unpublished research reports. A mixed method integrated approach to synthesis and integration will be used. Findings of method synthesis will be configured according to JBI methodology convergent segregated mixed methods systematic review. Systematic review registration number: Registration of title in PROSPERO 2020: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/#loginpage.
Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2020.100678
10.1016/j.cegh.2020.100678
D'Souza, M. S., O'Mahony, J., & Karkada, S. N. (2021). Effectiveness and meaningfulness of breast cancer survivorship and peer support for improving the quality of life of immigrant women: A mixed methods systematic review protocol. Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 10, [100678]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2020.100678
Effectiveness and meaningfulness of breast cancer survivorship and peer support for improving the quality of life of immigrant women : A mixed methods systematic review protocol. / D'Souza, Melba Sheila; O'Mahony, Joyce; Karkada, Subrahmanya Nairy.
In: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, Vol. 10, 100678, 01.04.2021.
D'Souza, MS, O'Mahony, J & Karkada, SN 2021, 'Effectiveness and meaningfulness of breast cancer survivorship and peer support for improving the quality of life of immigrant women: A mixed methods systematic review protocol', Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, vol. 10, 100678. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2020.100678
D'Souza MS, O'Mahony J, Karkada SN. Effectiveness and meaningfulness of breast cancer survivorship and peer support for improving the quality of life of immigrant women: A mixed methods systematic review protocol. Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health. 2021 Apr 1;10. 100678. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2020.100678
D'Souza, Melba Sheila ; O'Mahony, Joyce ; Karkada, Subrahmanya Nairy. / Effectiveness and meaningfulness of breast cancer survivorship and peer support for improving the quality of life of immigrant women : A mixed methods systematic review protocol. In: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health. 2021 ; Vol. 10.
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> a few thousand gratuitious library dependencies in the process.
1.5.2-2 eliminated the recursive dependency thing?  That ROCKS!
Kudos to Scott James Remnant!
Absolutely, everyone should upgrade to that version or later!
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Jo is probably my favourite Who companion (no one's eyes quite sparkle with impish delight like her's!), but I kept not doing her because she's itty bitty and adorable and I didn't think I could pull her off. I'm already not itty bitty, stick me in gogo boots and I tower. But finally love of the character won out! And I'm really glad it did.


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Grab a twin tip and go cruising or jumping, enjoy the ride while progressing with ease. You will be surprised at the jumping and looping capabilities of the Alpha; it has smooth lift and hang-time with precise feedback. The Alpha has great upwind performance thanks to the innovative flat arc design and an efficient high lift airfoil section.The lightweight design translates to incredible low-end performance making the Alpha a very competitive choice not only for light wind freeriding, but also the expanding freeride hydrofoil scene in almost any wind strength. The power to de-power stroke is progressive and dynamic enough to provide smooth lift for transitions and jibes with a foil board.
For high wind foiling in chop or waves, take a small size with shorter lines for loads of fun drifting the kite while carving swells across the wind.In the surf the Alpha is perfect for drift style wave riding as it floats with you. The handling is direct and responsive which allows you to put the kite where you need it. The Alpha is not as dedicated to waves as the Reo, but it still delivers solid performance in cross-shore to on-shore conditions.Water re-launch is easy, by simply turning the bar or using the re-launch balls on the leader lines, the kite will roll over into the re-launch position.Going traveling? Take the Alpha with you, it's incredibly lightweight, packs small and can do anything you want to do on any given day…The Alpha V1 comes standard with an ultra lightweight Compressor Bag, perfect for travelling and day-to-day protection for your kite. It is easy to use and compresses a kite to minimal size. Combine with the Technical Bag to fit multiple kites inside one carry bag.
I took the 10m Alpha away on my last trip to see if the hype about it being a great allrounder matched the reality.
It is super light pumped up, and you really feel it when its really light (6-7 knots) as it drifts, but never falls, even in really light times. On the foil it powers up really smoothly, and has massive depower, so super easy to concentrate on the foil itself. The bar has a little more pressure than the Reo's i'm used to, but that actually makes foiling transitions and dealing with wind variation even easier. It goes upwind ridiculously easily, but the drift capabilities make tricky downwind foiling super simple. It really gives you confidence to downloop knowing how much depower and control you have.
I managed to relaunch it in less than 10 knots, but any more than that and it pops up super easily with a back line reverse launch.
So super good for foiling which is maybe no surprise, but what really surprised me was how good it is to use on a surfboard. It definitely has more grunt than my 9m Reo, but in onshore conditions i was really surprised how well it turns and drifts when you're riding. I don't own a twintip anymore but there's definitely a load of pop for strapless freestyle, so i'm guessing unless you want to do megaloops and full on freestyle this'll do you nicely on a twintip as well.
There are other good single strut kites on the market, but i haven't used one with anywhere near as much all-round performance as this before.
Suspect my 10m Alpha is going to be my go-to kite for the summer for sure!!


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Q: for loop only gives me last iteration i am trying to compare n columns values and get the best result in a new column.
However, i don't find the solution, actually, my loop gives me only the last result which i understand why, but i can't find out how to do otherwise.
my code is:
for i in range(0,global_base['count'].max(axis=0)):
    u = i + 1
    global_base['final'+str(i)] = np.where(global_base['04_fréquence'+str(i)] > global_base['04_fréquence'+str(u)],
                                    global_base['01_prenom'+str(i)], global_base['01_prenom'+str(u)])
print(global_base)

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By - The Washington Times - Wednesday, January 23, 2002
Dance with the ugly girl
Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Heinz Moeller talks darkly of the consequences his country will face unless the U.S. Congress renews a special trade bill for his region of South America.
Ecuador, which is not a drug-producing nation, is in a tough neighborhood, bordered by Colombia, with a menacing narco-guerrilla threat, and Peru, where rebels financed by drug money are active again. Bolivia also is suffering from the same lethal cocktail of drugs and terrorism.
Those nations benefited from the Andean Trade Preference Act, which provided tariff-free access to the U.S. market for certain exports from the region until it expired on Dec. 4. The House passed an expanded bill that included canned tuna and textiles, but it died in the Senate, where protectionist lawmakers blocked the measure.
Mr. Moeller, at a luncheon with editors and reporters at The Washington Times yesterday, noted Ecuador's commitment to the war on drugs, which included hosting a U.S. air base for reconnaissance flights to interdict drug smugglers.
"We put ourselves in the front line in the fight against drugs in the region. Now we are dancing with the ugliest girl in the saloon," he said.
In Mr. Moeller's colorful phrase, he was referring to the fallout from the drug trade. Ecuador is beginning to experience a spillover effect from efforts to attack drug lords in Colombia, as producers use Ecuador for smuggling routes. He is worried things will get worse.
"If you don't help Ecuador to prevent this, peasants will go into the very profitable business of drugs," he said of poor farmers in the border areas. "The situation is deteriorating."
Mr. Moeller said his talks with administration officials yesterday were encouraging and praised President Bush's commitment to free trade.
But he worries that the Andean region is not getting Washington's attention. While the United States wages war against terrorism in Asia, Washington is ignoring warning signs in the Southern Hemisphere, he said.
"Administration officials agreed it makes common sense," he said of his argument that the trade bill would prevent narco-terrorism. "But common sense is the least common of the senses."
Mr. Moeller complained that "protectionism is alive and in good health in Congress" and warned that "democratic institutions are in great danger in the hemisphere."
"All this we could solve with one major concept one impossible dream. Open the markets," he said. "Make free trade a reality."
Talks on Somalia
The interim president of Somalia met a U.S. diplomat over the weekend, in an apparent attempt to discuss reports that the United States might target Somalia for sheltering terrorists.
Abdulkassim Salat Hassan traveled to neighboring Djibouti to meet Donald Yamamato, the U.S. ambassador to Djibouti, on Sunday, Agence France-Presse reported in a dispatch quoting diplomatic sources.
The French news service gave no details of their discussions but noted that Mr. Hassan was concerned by reports that the United States suspected Somalia was sheltering elements of Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda terrorist network.
Washington does not recognize the interim government, which has little control over the lawless nation that is torn by tribal factions run by powerful warlords.
Envoy: 'Buy American'
The U.S. ambassador to Austria sounded like a Yankee Doodle salesman yesterday as he promoted the American aircraft firm of Lockheed Martin to supply a new generation of fighter planes for the Austrian air force.
"I can assure you that having Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force as your partners is something no other country can offer," Ambassador Lyons Brown told reporters after the U.S. Embassy announced a bid to sell American F-16 jets to Austria.
The United States is competing against the European EADS, France's Dassault and Sweden's Saab firms to sell Austria 24 one-seater and six two-seater fighters.
Lt. Gen. Tome Walters, director of the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, presented the proposal to the Austrian government.
Austria plans to replace its aging fleet of JAS-35 Draken planes beginning next year.


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Application of In Vivo Electroporation to Cancer Gene Therapy
Author(s): Takahiko Tamura, Tsuneaki Sakata. Division of Molecular Regenerative Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2- 2- B7 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
Journal Name: Current Gene Therapy
DOI : 10.2174/1566523033347462
Much intensive research has gone into the development of safe and efficient methods for the delivery of therapeutic genes. In vivo electroporation is a non-viral delivery protocol in which plasmid DNA solutions are injected into targeted tissues, followed by electric pulses (typically 100 V, 50 ms). In general, in vivo electroporation enhances gene expression in targeted tissues by 2-3 orders of magnitude, as compared to the injection of plasmid DNA solutions without electric pulses, and the tissue damage appears to be minimal. Among the other advantages of this technique are that it can safely be administered repeatedly, and it is simpler and more economical to use than viral vectors, especially in clinical cases. Using this approach, highly efficient gene transfer has already been achieved in muscle and liver as well as in tumors. In fact, gene therapies for cancer utilizing in vivo electroporation have been proved effective in a number of experimental murine tumor models. The therapeutic genes delivered in those cases were diverse including, for example, cytokine genes (IL-12) and cytotoxic genes (TRAIL), making possible a wide range of therapeutic strategies. Moreover, systemic antitumor effects were also observed, suggesting that this approach may be effective for the treatment of metastatic as well as primary tumors.
Keywords: in vivo electroporation, cancer gene therapy
Current Gene Therapy
Title: Application of In Vivo Electroporation to Cancer Gene Therapy
Author(s):Takahiko Tamura and Tsuneaki Sakata
Affiliation:Division of Molecular Regenerative Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2- 2- B7 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
Keywords:in vivo electroporation, cancer gene therapy
Abstract: Much intensive research has gone into the development of safe and efficient methods for the delivery of therapeutic genes. In vivo electroporation is a non-viral delivery protocol in which plasmid DNA solutions are injected into targeted tissues, followed by electric pulses (typically 100 V, 50 ms). In general, in vivo electroporation enhances gene expression in targeted tissues by 2-3 orders of magnitude, as compared to the injection of plasmid DNA solutions without electric pulses, and the tissue damage appears to be minimal. Among the other advantages of this technique are that it can safely be administered repeatedly, and it is simpler and more economical to use than viral vectors, especially in clinical cases. Using this approach, highly efficient gene transfer has already been achieved in muscle and liver as well as in tumors. In fact, gene therapies for cancer utilizing in vivo electroporation have been proved effective in a number of experimental murine tumor models. The therapeutic genes delivered in those cases were diverse including, for example, cytokine genes (IL-12) and cytotoxic genes (TRAIL), making possible a wide range of therapeutic strategies. Moreover, systemic antitumor effects were also observed, suggesting that this approach may be effective for the treatment of metastatic as well as primary tumors.
Takahiko Tamura and Tsuneaki Sakata, " Application of In Vivo Electroporation to Cancer Gene Therapy", Current Gene Therapy (2003) 3: 59. https://doi.org/10.2174/1566523033347462
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Daisy Ashfordová (celým jménem Margaret Mary Julia Ashfordová, 7. dubna 1881, Petersham – 15. ledna 1972, Norwich) byla anglická spisovatelka.

Život
Žila v rodině vysloužilého důstojníka v jihoanglickém městě Lewes, společně se sourozenci měla domácího učitele. Od nejútlejšího věku si vymýšlela příběhy; ve čtyřech letech, když ještě neuměla psát, nadiktovala rodičům svoji první knihu Život otce McSwineyho. Další její prózy byly Mladí návštěvníci, Láska a manželství a Katova dcera. V sedmnácti letech odešla do internátní školy a literárních ambic se vzdala. Teprve v roce 1917, když po smrti své matky uklízela její dům, objevila v šuplíku mezi sušenou levandulí rukopis Mladých návštěvníků. Půjčila ho kamarádce, která byla nemocná a chtěla něco na čtení. Ta byla knížkou nadšena a začala ji propagovat v literárních kruzích, až se dílo dostalo ke spisovateli a nakladateli Franku Swinnertonovi. Mladí návštěvníci vyšli v roce 1919 a předmluvu napsal tvůrce Petera Pana James Matthew Barrie (to vedlo k dohadům o jeho skutečném autorství). Kniha měla obrovský úspěch, do roka vyšla osmnáctkrát a vznikla i dramatizace.

Daisy Ashfordová se roku 1920 provdala za Jamese Devlina a vedli spolu hotel v Norfolku. Vydala ještě další svoje juvenilie, ale ty už neměly takový ohlas. Na sklonku života začala psát paměti, ale omylem rukopis spálila.

Mladí návštěvníci
Nejslavnějším románem Daisy Ashfordové jsou Mladí návštěvníci (v originále The Young Visiters místo správného Visitors) aneb Plán pana Salteeny. Knihu napsala, když jí bylo devět let. Trvalo jí to dvanáct dní: mezi snídaní a večerním koupáním napsala každý den jednu kapitolu do školního sešitu za dvě penny.

Kniha vypráví o staromládeneckém majiteli londýnského železářství panu Alfredu Salteenovi, který se ve vlaku zamiluje do slečny Ethel. Aby na ni udělal dojem, namluví jí, že je gentleman, který má přístup do nejvyšších kruhů. Pak se obrátí na výstředního aristokrata Lorda Bernarda s prosbou, aby naučil nepraktického samotáře všechno, co musí umět správný lev salónů.

Próza se vyznačuje půvabně naivním stylem, projevujícím se četnými chybami i kuriózními formulacemi jako: "Lord Bernard se každý večer pomodlil a pak pil whisky, neboť byl velmi zbožný." Zároveň bývá současnou kritikou oceňována jako satira na viktoriánskou morálku a britský třídní systém.

V roce 2003 zfilmoval Mladé návštěvníky režisér David Yates pro společnost BBC. V hlavních rolích se představili Jim Broadbent, Lyndsey Marshalová a Hugh Laurie.

Ve dvacátých letech byli Mladí návštěvníci tak populární, že se jméno Ashfordové stalo memem. Například o knize F. S. Fitzgeralda Na prahu ráje kritik Edmund Wilson napsal, že je tak nezralá, jako by vyšla z pera Daisy Ashfordové.

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Microsoft has decided to discontinue using the "Windows Live" branding from its suite of personal cloud-based services. First announced in November 2005, today Windows Live services are used by over 500 million people each month, and comprise web-based products such as Hotmail, SkyDrive and Messenger, as well as the Windows Live Essentials PC software, among other things.
Microsoft has frequently come under fire in the past for their product-naming choices, which some in the tech industry think have created confusion between consumers. With the impending launch of Windows 8, the folks at Redmond have gone in favor of simplicity and consistency by doing away with the Windows Live naming.
Windows 8 will come installed with the Calendar, Mail, Messaging, People, Photos and SkyDrive apps. Windows Phone 7 also already comes with these features built-in. These cloud-powered apps will keep your files, media and settings in sync across all the computers and devices associated with your Microsoft account.
So for example, if you have customized your Windows 8 computer's PC settings and you log in to any other Windows 8 PC with your Microsoft account, the settings will be set likewise on that PC. Or if you add a contact to your Windows Phone, it's added automatically to your Hotmail and Messenger contacts.


Life has changed so much for me in the past 2 weeks!
I was living in this small town in Texas by myself and I thought I was doing OK. However, now that they are here, I see I wasn't. I was hanging on by threads. My terrific two-year-old is so busy and it's hard to keep up with her during the week when I get off of work. I would do my best when it was just me and her, but I feel like with the help of my family, I am doing much better. My child has options now, she can always come to her Mommy for anything, but now she has two other women to choose from and she loves it ( and I love it too)!
While my life has been in transition, things, like this blog, had been pushed aside, but I'm back! I am back and I am ready to deliver some life changing blog posts! I am so ready to get back into the swing of things and I give God the glory for it all!


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Man Utd vs Barcelona Champions League Betting Tips
If you watch much American sport you'll doubtless have heard commentators talk about competitors "playing with house money". It's a gambling term to describe when players in a casino have had a big win, pocketed their initial stake and continue to play with money earned from the house. In a sporting sense, it's used when a team has already progressed further than expected in a tournament and that any more success would be considered a bonus.
Manchester United could be described as playing with house money in the Champions League. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men became the first time in the history of the competition to progress to the next round having lost the first leg 2-0 at home. Coming back from the dead with the 3-1 win has given United a certain amount of freedom for the rest of their Champions League campaign which continues on Wednesday night when Barcelona visit Old Trafford.
Barcelona produced an excellent second leg performance of their own in the Round of 16. They were far too good for Lyon at the Camp Nou and ran out 5-1 winners over the Ligue 1 side to justify their position as one of the favourites to win the Champions League outright. Barca are the favourites to continue their progression and will fancy their chances of taking a lead back to the Camp Nou to defend.
A youthful Man Utd team celebrate Marcus Rashford's late penalty against PSG.
Man Utd vs Barcelona Match Winner Market
Barcelona 21/20 (Unibet)
Man Utd 13/5 (Paddy Power)
Barcelona fans have become bored of not watching the Champions League final. Their arch rivals Real Madrid have won four of the last five finals and each of the last two. Barcelona are the only other side to have won the Champions League in that time and it's clear that everybody at the club is desperate to do so again, especially since Real were sent packing by Ajax.
If Barcelona are to boost their Champions League chances with a win over Man Utd they'll need to quickly recover from the effort they put in during Saturday's Liga match against Atletico Madrid. By contrast, United had a rare weekend off giving them ample time to get over the recent loss against Wolves and for Solskjaer to come up with his plan for the match.
As positive as Man Utd have been under Solskjaer, those plans will be as much about stopping Barcelona as how to hurt them offensively. Barcelona have had their problems this season but they're hitting form at just the right time and have several attacking players capable of winning a big Champions League game on their own. That makes the price of 21/20 that Unibet are quoting about the away team's chances of winning look very generous from a betting perspective.
Draw 1-1 @ 6/1 (Ladbrokes)
Barcelona 2-1 @ 7/1 (888Sport)
Barcelona 1-0 @ 8/1 (William Hill)
Barcelona 2-0 @ 10/1 (Coral)
Draw 2-2 @ 11/1 (Betfred)
Man Utd 2-1 @ 12/1 (Sportingbet)
The main concern that Man Utd fans will have about Wednesday's match is their defence. United haven't kept a clean sheet since the goalless draw against Liverpool at the end of February and have conceded two goals in four of their last six in all competitions. That is not good news with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho on their way to Old Trafford.
PSG had little trouble creating and taking chances against United but the most worrying thing about that match was that they failed to have a single shot on target. Barcelona are every bit as good on the ball as PSG and will have no problem dominating possession on Wednesday night. If Barca can take an early lead they should be able to control the game and restrict the home side to just a few chances. When it comes to your Correct Score betting, that suggests the Barcelona 2-0 option is very well priced at 10/1 with Coral.
First Goalscorer
Lionel Messi 17/5 (888Sport)
Luis Suarez 4/1 (888Sport)
Romelu Lukaku 6/1 (Unibet)
Kevin-Prince Boateng 6/1 (888Sport)
Marcus Rashford 13/2 (William Hill)
Anthony Martial 15/2 (888Sport)
Paul Pogba 15/2 (Unibet)
Philippe Coutinho 10/1 (William Hill)
Lionel Messi has scored in two Champions League finals against Man Utd.
Real Madrid's recent dominance of the Champions League hurt Lionel Messi as much as any other Barcelona player. The Argentine genius has been locked in a personal battle against Cristiano Ronaldo for much of his career and he's looked like a man possessed at times this season in his quest to equal Ronaldo's record of five Champions League wins.
It seems strange to talk about Messi being in good form as he almost always is but there's little doubt he's stepped things up in recent weeks. Messi is the understandable favourite to open the scoring on Wednesday night but still looks a good bet at 17/5 with 888Sport.
Barcelona to win at 21/20 with Unibet
Lionel Messi to score first at 17/5 with 888Sport


July 16 – 20 Fun morning camps provide fitness and fun for all players with our own WYSC coaches.
August 13 – 17 SANDI POTIS CAMP. WYSC is pleased to offer this popular camp again with coach Sandi Potis, formerly with the Vancouver Whitecaps. This camp aims to facilitate the development of young soccer players and their efforts to become confident in their sport while relying on the practical and theoretical experience of the coaches. The sessions will ensure players learn and improve their skills whilst focusing on having fun, playing games and being active.
IRONMAN WHISTLER Sunday July 29th – Please sign up and help our club support the athletes participating in IRONMAN WHISTLER and raise $1000 for our Club. For those of you who have volunteered in the past you know this event is FUN! Grab a friend and join us at Run Aid Station #5.
To Register: http://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=25835 You will need to select Run Aid Station #5 when signing up.
OUSTANDING JERSEYS – Please remember to drop off your blue jersey into the bin located on the porch of the MP Shed. The less jerseys we have missing at the end of each season the less money we spend on replacing them for the next.


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Cypriot Financial Crisis essay
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One of the uniting factors in Cyprus today is the ongoing economic recession we are facing. Although it reached its peak just a few months ago, the financial crisis which is now melting our economy dates back five years ago when the United States of America (USA) was in the same situation. However, this later spread to other parts of the world and would soon become a global issue.
As an economist, I have been writing my articles to give my well researched opinions on how we can remedy our economy. If you are not aware, then you need to know that this crisis began in 2008 after USA put stern measures to salvage its economy in 2007/8. The only measure which would later directly affect our economy was when the Federal Reserve Bank decided to curb subprime mortgage crisis by hiking mortgages. This affected our country because it led to the ultimate collapse of tourism and shipping industries which had been the back born of our economy (Dods, C., 2009).
As a result, there were many job losses which later compelled the government to intervene. First, it increased unemployment benefit funds which became a very great burden to the government. This was the root cause of this recession that made other international organizations like the European Union (EU) to come up with measures which instigated the international agencies to poorly grade our economy. The situation was worsened when EU implemented its 50% haircut of Russian bonds in which Cyprians had heavily invested.
The effects of this crisis were greatly felt in many ways. Notably, it resulted into the closure of Cyprus Popular Bank which is of course the second largest bank of the land. Although it was done as the measure of the last resort, it latter endangered the economy by demoralizing foreigners who had nvested a significant portion of their investments in this bank. Most of them were from Russia which was enjoying good working relationships with us.
This was a big blow to our economy because it made such investors lose confidence in our nation. I think we must appreciate that they have made a significant contribution to our economy. The Cyprus Popular Bank was supporting the national bank in many ways. Its closure made the government to look for alternative ways of restoring confidence to all the people who had invested both the insured and uninsured resources. They were all useful to our people since they could help in determining interest and lending rates as the government tries to tame inflations. We must accept that this is a challenge not only facing our country, but also others like Greece.
However, I would like to commend the efforts made by our government under the able leadership of Nicos Anastasiades and his predecessor Dimitris Christofias. Although it has been so hard for them, it is fair to credit them for their diplomatic relations and foreign policies. There have been interventions from our regional and global development partners like the International Monitory Fund (IMF), World Bank and EU. Although they have been enforcing stringent measures, they have at least remedied the situation and made it better than it could otherwise be.
The austerity measures implemented after the European Financial Stability Facility was a major milestone in bailing out our ailing economy. Although measures such as cutting of the social benefits, civil servants' salaries and allowances helped to bring normalcy, they were received with lots of revolts. Similarly, the Euro zone and the IMF deal was a good mediation. The measures introduced helped to save our economy from further collapse. It iis true that no country can live in isolation. We need other people as much as they need us.
In this regard, I would like to commend our governance for taking stern measures in controlling this crisis. Both the internal and the external initiatives have been instrumental in helping this economy. Life has been so hard. Cyprians have made a lot of contributions to take the country this far. Therefore, it is upon the government to implement the austerity measures proposed by the Euro Zone and the IMF (James, W., 2012). It should be fully committed to its terms which include privatization of the economy, restructuring of the Laiki Bank and get outlaw money laundering practices which have been robbing the country of its rightful revenues.
I would like to conclude by suggesting that the government should also adopt measures like increased taxation and healthcare charges. On the other hand, it should reduce its expenditures on social benefits and pensions. This will help to increase its revenues and also regulate its expenditures. For instance, increasing Value Added Taxes (VATs) on luxurious commodities like alcohol, tobacco and fuel can enable it to increase its tax collection.
However, it is also important for us to know that Cyprus is our country. We should not leave everything for the government. The contribution for each and every one of us is paramount. Hence, I would like to assert that it is upon the Cyprians to support their economy and save it from foreseen gangers. The cost of living has increased today because of the high rate of unemployment. Despite the numerous foreign interventions received, the only thing we should do is to accept that Cyprus is our nation. Nobody should be charged with the responsibility of developing it because that is our responsibility as patriotic citizens.
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Christie sued over travel security costs
JILL COLVIN
NEWARK – A trio of advocacy groups sued Gov. Chris Christie on Friday for using taxpayer dollars to pay for his security detail's travel expenses as he campaigns across the country in his quest to win the Republican nomination for the White House.
The New Jersey Working Families Alliance and New Jersey Citizen Action are among the plaintiffs in the lawsuit filed in Mercer County accusing Christie of violating his fiduciary duty to the state by forcing taxpayers to cover the cost of his security details' accommodations and other expenses while he's campaigning,
"This action seeks a declaration that Christie, in his capacity as a private citizen campaigning for the Republican Party nomination for the Office of the President of the United States, and Chris Christie for President, Inc., have violate their fiduciary duties to the taxpayers of New Jersey by not reimbursing the State Treasury for the costs of the taxpayer-funded security personnel incurred exclusively as a result of Christie's private decision to campaign for the Office of the President of the United States," they wrote in the complaint, maintaining that "the receipt of such benefit constitutes a wrongful and unprivileged conversion of taxpayer funds."
They want him to reimburse the money.
They're also taking issue with any role state employees may have played in his campaign launch.
A spokeswoman for Christie's campaign and his office declined to immediately comment. But Christie has long argued his campaign shouldn't have to pay the costs for his Executive Protection Unit when he's traveling for political purposes because the state police protection is mandatory regardless of what he's doing.
"In the end, anywhere I go, the troopers need to go, whether I want them to go or not," Christie recently told reporters during a trip to New Hampshire. "So we're going to continue to conduct this in the same way I've always conducted it." Other governors have followed the same protocol.
His administration has spent more than $1 million on out-of-state security costs since Christie took office in 2010.
Christie has been spending the majority of his time on the road in recent weeks as he campaigns in a crowded field of GOP candidates. He was in New Hampshire earlier this week, and arriving in Iowa for a weekend visit at the state's annual state fair.
"Our main concern here is that the governor has been deriving a private gain through the use of what we contend are public funds," Analilia Mejia, executive director of New Jersey Working Families, one of the plaintiffs in the suit, told The Associated Press.
Christie's competitors have taken different approaches when it comes to reimbursement.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's presidential campaign is covering all travel-related costs for his trooper protection, said spokeswoman AshLee Strong.
But Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, another governor running for the White House, has sided with Christie in having taxpayers cover the costs. In June, he vetoed state lawmakers' attempts to curb taxpayer spending on his campaign travel.
A bill that would force Christie and all future governors to reimburse New Jersey taxpayers for travel and security expenses stemming from out-of-state political trips has been working its way through the state legislature.
A judge recently ruled that the state doesn't have to release an itemized breakdown of previous expenses incurred by the troopers out of state.


We have many tour suggestions for you and we will be happy to help you to organize your personal tour.
You can bring your own seats and pedal clips and we will put them on your bike.
The area around Vienna is ideally suited for a tour with our high quality racing bikes. Quiet roads and rolling hills guarantee a good workout and an unforgettable scenic experience.
It begins where Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic come together near Passau, and ends in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. A useful advantage of this route is that you can do as much as you have time for and can be back in Vienna in a few hours by taking a train.
Thaya and March are the names of the rivers that the route follows. You'll see a part of Austria that is still untouched by tourism.
There are many variations of this trip but this one was the first, long distance cycling trail going through the Czech Republic. Seasoned cyclists will enjoy riding the whole way from Vienna to Prague.
Euro Velo 9 follows the old amber trading route between the Baltic coast at Danzig in Poland and the Adrian coast. From the Czech border to Vienna, through the thermal spa region of Styria to the border to Slovenia and finaly Maribor.


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7th grade runner knows no limits when it comes to Cross Country
by: Courtney Fromm
Posted: Oct 2, 2019 / 10:12 PM MDT / Updated: Oct 2, 2019 / 10:16 PM MDT
COLORADO SPRINGS- A Banning Lewis Preparatory 7th grader finds freedom in cross country running.
"My favorite part of running is feeling the wind in my face it feels good and it is quiet and you can think about a lot of things," Jason Dunnock, a 7th grader at Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy said.
Jason was born with a rare recessive genetic blood disorder called Fanconi Anemia. It affects Jason's abilities to use his hands, along with impairing his vision and hearing slightly.
"I have four fingers and one of my legs is longer than the other, so that makes it difficult for running sometimes," Jason said.
FOX21 brought you the story of Jason running against another middle schooler named Rylee Dibene. Jason and Rylee finished the race just strides apart.
"Once we started to see the finish line he told me to sprint. He told me to beat him. So, I was running as fast as a could to get to the finish line," Jason said.
Jason said when he was younger it was harder living with this disorder but now it's second nature. His mom Kelly Rock said he got a bone marrow transfusion seven years ago.
"Growing up with my disability it has been hard but I've had 13 years to use my hands," Jason said.


You're reading this article because, most likely, you are researching what sort of telescope you'd like to buy to begin your journey as an amateur astronomer. The fact that you made it to an article that is talking about the importance of mounts means that you're on the right track.
The mount is, arguably, the most important piece of hardware you'll buy in your career as an amateur astronomer. Scopes come and go, but a good mount will be able to be the platform for multiple scopes as you advance along your journey. Finding the right one for what you want to do is important as you'll probably have your mount for a very long time.
Hopefully by the time you finish reading this article, you'll have a better understanding of the type of mount you'll want so that you can go out there and start enjoying the night sky!
For the majority of amateur astronomers, a night of stargazing includes transporting and setting up their telescope at a dark site, or at least in their backyard. Very few of us are fortunate enough to build a permanent observatory attached to our house. Most of the time, your telescope and mount will have to live stored in the closet. This means that when it comes time to go stargazing, you'll want to make sure that your telescope and mount are easy to set-up and transport. They always say that the best telescope is the one you use often. If the size of your setup is preventing you from getting out stargazing, then what's the point!?
As a standard rule, the more functions a telescope mount has the less portable it becomes. The more weight a mount can support, the larger the mount will be. A small, frills-free mount for a 3-pound refractor telescope will be much more portable than a GOTO fully motorized mount that can handle a 40 lbs payload.
So, once you have picked out what scope you want (see my telescope-buying guide) and have decided what kind of backyard astronomy you'll be doing—then the search for a mount that will easily be able to handle your scope AND be portable enough to get to and from your viewing site begins. If you just need to transport your scope from the garage to the backyard, then you can go for a less portable mount. But if you have to lug your gear down a flight of stairs, cram it into a compact car, and then drive to a dark site 30 minutes away, then trust me, you'll want to find the most portable mount possible.
Just remember to take into consideration how portable you need your setup to be based on where you'll be viewing from.
... And I'm talking about the size of your telescope. Every mount has a maximum payload capacity and, generally speaking, you want to make sure that your telescope is well under the maximum. So if you've decided that you want to get into astrophotography and have bought a 150mm APO refracting telescope with triple lenses that weighs 50 lbs ... don't try mounting it on a flimsy mount made for an entry level 5 lbs scope!
For myself, I generally try to have a mount that has a maximum capacity twice that of my telescope. This is because the mount not only has to support the telescope - but also any additional equipment you attach to it like camera's, eyepieces, finder scopes, etc ... so giving yourself a nice buffer to the top side is normally a good idea.
Payload is also something to consider if you're choosing to go with a motorized mount for computerized tracking. The more weight you load the mount with, the more stress put on the motors of the mount. Making sure that your mount and it's motors are over spec'd for your equipment will give you many more years of use out of the mount because you won't be stressing it under a load that is too heavy. Buying a mount that is rated for 40 lbs and only loading it with 20 lbs will keep the wear and tear down to a minimum.
So if you do have a heavy telescope but also need it to be portable, consider not going with a motorized mount. If you do need automatic tracking at your dark site location, perhaps you should look at a smaller scope that is better suited for grab-and-go astrophotography so you can keep the portability of your whole setup to a minimum.
Just remember—don't skimp on the mount. Make sure that whatever mount you get can easily handle the loads you'll be placing on it.
Equilateral vs. Alt-Azimuth Mounts—which one do you need? What are the differences?
Telescope mounts come in two basic types; Equilateral (EQ) and Alt-Azimuth (AZ). Both of them are very functional, and all astronomers have their preference. Which one you chose will depend on what you want to do with your scope. So lets take a look at both of them and talk about their strengths and weaknesses.
The AZ mount is the simplest in form and function. It operates on a double axis rotating along the azimuth (vertical) and on the altimeter (horizontal). Adjusting the horizontal axis alters the altitude on which the telescope is pointing. Adjusting the vertical access changes the compass heading. Think of the motions as side-to-side and up/down. Together, this means that you can point the telescope to any point in the sky.
Alt-Azimuth mounts are probably the easiest to comprehend and therefor the most user friendly. Lots of astronomers start out on an AZ mount for their ease of setup as well. There is no lengthy alignment procedure for them to work. You just set it up, make sure it's level, and mount your scope. Lots of GOTO mounts aimed at the beginner astronomer utilize the AZ mount for this reason.
However, when it comes to tracking objects over long periods of time, the AZ mount isn't as useful. The night sky doesn't rotate around us in a perfect up/down or left/right way. The arc celestial objects take across the sky is at an angle. This means that, for astrophotography or long-term viewing, an AZ mount will fall short.
But that's where the Equilateral Mount comes in.
Like the AZ mount, the equilateral mount operates on two separate axes. However, the EQ mount "tilts" so that one of those axes is aligned with the plane that the night sky tracks on. This means that instead of adjusting both of the horizontal and vertical axes at the same time, you only have to adjust a single axis in order to track your objects. This makes for a much smoother path across the sky, which makes astrophotography and following an object across the sky much much easier. Most of the more intermediate/advanced amateur astronomers out there use EQ mounts, both motorized or not. The ability to follow objects on a single axis will deliver crisper images for astrophotography and help visual astronomers keep their target in view with a minimum of effort.
However, an equilateral mount only works if it is set-up properly to begin with. This process is called polar alignment and requires you to position the telescope in a very precise way in order for it to track properly. This means that you have to find Polaris (the north star) and alight the mount perfectly first. Then you have to set the mount to correspond to the latitude that you are viewing from. This advanced setup might be a bit much for a beginner astronomer.
So now that you understand the difference between the two types of mount, be sure you get the one that will allow you to get out more. As I've stated before, the best scope is the one that you use the most, so if an EQ mount is intimidating and/or confusing to start with, then there is nothing wrong learning and exploring the night sky with an AZ mount. But if your goal is to get into astrophotography, then starting off on a basic EQ mount will help teach you the skills you'll eventually need to get those text-book crisp images.
An EQ mount showing the polar scope that helps align with the celestial pole.
GOTO mounts have become extremely popular with the amateur astronomer. GOTO mounts get their name from the "GO TO" button on the controller. Most motorized mounts come with a database of celestial objects installed. All you have to do is plug in the object you'd like to see, press the "GO TO" button, and the telescope automatically slews (moves) to the desired object. This makes targeting hard to find deep space objects, planets, star clusters, and galaxies a breeze for the beginner. Instead of spending hours star hopping and never finding anything night after night, you'll instantly have the universe quite literally at your fingertips!
Be careful though—some think it's a little too easy. There is something to be said about the fundamentals of astronomy such as recognizing the constellations and being able to use the brighter objects in the sky to identify all the rest. Some astronomers think that with the advance of GOTO mounts, beginners are skipping this important step in their knowledge base.
All those motors also require power—something you'll have to take with you into the field if you plan on using a motorized mount as your dark site telescope. Battery technology is getting better, and some of the newer models do sport internal batteries that will last a whole night of stargazing, but the majority of the time you'll still be required to hook up some sort of external power source.
If you're setting up in your backyard, this can be as easy as running out an extension cord. But if your viewing site is a little more remote, then you're looking at taking out some sort of external power pack or buying a LOT of AA batteries.
If you're planning on doing astrophotography be aware that not all GOTO mounts are created equal. They come in both AZ and EQ versions and, just like their manual counterparts, an EQ GOTO mount will track a much smoother line across the night sky than its AZ counterpart.
A GOTO telescope on a fork AZ mount.
Last, but definitely not least, let's talk a little bit about vibrations.
Unlike the famous song, there is no such thing as "Good Vibrations" when it comes to astronomy. Nothing is more frustrating than having a high-end scope with amazing optics and crystal clear views, but anytime you so much as breath on it—or someone walks nearby—the image begins to bounce around and becomes un-viewable and you have to wait 3-10 seconds before the scope settles down enough to resume stargazing.
This is a very easy issue to fix. Get a sturdy, well-built, robust platform for your telescope. Most of the entry level scopes that you'll find online come with entry-level tripods that will have you pulling your hair out and scared to breathe while looking through the scope. It's far better to spend the money on a decent scope with a sturdy mount. This is one of the reasons to make sure your mount's specs far exceed the equipment you'll be attaching to it. The more study your platform and the less stress you put on it, the better your viewing experience will be.
A good mount doesn't have to cost much. An entry level mount that also performs well only costs about $300-400 and is worth every penny.
Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of the importance of a good mount, what types of mounts are out there, and which one is best for the type of astronomy you plan on doing. Remember to make sure that the portability of your mount and setup will encourage you to get outside and stargaze and isn't a deterrent to your new hobby.
Choose a mount that is capable of doing the type of astronomy that you want to do. If you just want to learn the night sky and are looking for simplicity to just get out there and start stargazing, then a basic AZ mount is your best bet. You can always work up to a fully computerized EQ mount for astrophotography. I've said it before and I'll say it again—the best telescope is the one that you go out and use the most!


Expect to have a first-class, fun-filled outdoor cultural experience at Chain of Parks Art Festival. View amazing, original and one-of-a-kind works of art in a delightful Southern outdoor setting. Enjoy a wide variety of live entertainment, a host of local food trucks and vendors, and libations served enthusiastically at the WXYZ Bar by Aloft. Nationally ranked the #1 Fine Art Festival by Sunshine Artist Magazine, this annual two-day festival draws tens of thousands of people from the Big Bend Southeast region to see 170+ artists who have traveled from all over the country to display their original fine art works.
The Festival would not be the success it is without the many volunteers who share their talents, their time, and their passion for arts in our community. Thank you, volunteers!
When you volunteer for the festival, your name will be entered into a raffle to win a Cut & Color Service by the wonderful Dream State Salon (giving away 6) or a $50 gift certificate to Blick Art Materials (giving away 5). Earn 1 ticket per shift. Thank you Blick Art Materials and Dream State Salon!


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Singha to continue successful sports marketing
Nov 21. 2014
By Jintana Panyaarvudh
The Natio
Plans move to 'speed in water' next year with a world event in Thailand
After experiencing success from partnerships with international sport teams and events, Singha Corporation plans to press forward with its sports-oriented marketing to boost its brand awareness next year.
Voravud Bhirombhakdi, newly appointed vice managing director of Boonrawd Trading, said that after the success of its "World of Speed" campaign for motor-sports fans, the company would move into water sports next year.
He declined to elaborate on which sport he was looking at, but said it would be about "speed" and would be an international event held in Thailand. A press conference would spell out the details in mid-2015.
Singha was among the first Thai companies to use sports marketing to enhance brand awareness. The beer manufacturer has been a global partner with several elite sports teams, including English Premier League teams Manchester United and Chelsea and, in motor sports, Infiniti Red Bull Racing and Italy's AF Corse.
Initiated by Voravud, Singha Corporation in August launched the "World of Speed" campaign to grant motor-sports enthusiasts the chance of a lifetime to witness world-class racing events, including Formula One's Singapore Grand Prix and MotoGP in Spain.
The brewery firm is now in cooperation with four major motor sports - F1, MotoGP, Ferrari Challenge, and the GT Championship in which AF Corse competes, said Voravud, who is fond of auto racing.
"We have been going in the right direction. Sports marketing is part of our brand-building strategy. Even though it will not create much sales volume, we want to do it to support Thai athletes as well as to give Thai people the chance to get close to world-class sports," he said. The strategy will also help make Singha a global brand, he said.
"It is relevant to our policy that we want to expand our brand and products to international markets and make the world recognise us." He added that next year the company planned to boost sales volumes seriously abroad.
Singha started its marketing in motor sports by becoming the beer partner of the Red Bull Racing team before becoming a full team partner for the entire competition since 2010, Voravud said.
The team's good performance in Formula One resulted in Singha becoming a global partner with several other elite sports teams such as Manchester United and Chelsea.
"F1 is world-class sporting event, and is expensive. To be a partner of the team you need to have high credibility, not just a lot of money. Our brand in that [world class] level attracted other teams to us," he said.
By being a partner with the Ferrari Challenge, a one-make supercar race series, the Singha logo will appear on all cars competing in the tournament. He acknowledged that Singha's sponsorship in this series might not boost the brand much, but it would be good in long term because Ferrari is a powerful brand – the one most associated with motor sports – and the race has a strong fan base.
Singha is also global partner as well as official beer partner of the MotoGP motorcycle racing. He said this partnership could boost both sales volume and brand awareness because its logo would be seen in most stadiums hosting the events.
In some stadiums, Singha beer is sold exclusively, he said.
The partnerships with world-class teams or events would also enable the company to patronise Thai athletes wanting to compete on the international stage, he said.
Singha Corporation, a subsidiary of Boonrawd, spends billions of baht a year to support Thai athletes.
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Q: Remote programming and debugging I have to program a C/C++ application. I have windows and linux (ubuntu 9.04) in my machine, and can program in both of them (via gcc/code blocks/vim,etc). The problem is that the executable is going to be run in a Unix (not linux) machine (will have access to it in about 20 days).
My Team Leader doesn´t want all of the code to be programmed in linux - unix. So, some of it will have to be developed in windows (and then many prayers will follow so that nothing bad happens).
The best thing i´ve come up with is to program remotely on the server, from windows and linux, so every programmer (only me for the next 2 weeks) is sort of happy.
In windows, I think i´m stuck with putty, but is there any alternative on linux, rather than ssh-vim? .
I read this Remote debugging with Eclipse CDT but it didn´t bring much light on the subject. At least not much hope.
There is another issue. I don´t consider C/C++ to be a portable language. At least for real programs. Sure it compiles, but many issues will arise, even with boost / stl. I haven´t taken a careful look to the code, but still, how wrong a I?
Any tips will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

A: You could ssh w/ xming for a gui ide/editor that is on the remote machine.
If all the code is one the remote machine and compiled there, don't you have to worry about developers trying to work with the same resources? Also might the machine/network not be able to handle multiple ssh connections if you're using xming?

A: If you can convince your system administrator to install the libraries (an X server is not required), you can use X forwarding with SSH, which will allow you to execute X apps remotely and have them come up on your local server. If you're using Linux locally, you probably have X running already, and if you are using Windows, you can use the Xming server (with a little configuration to get it to accept remote connections). For debugging, if you need a separate shell, just set another instance of SSH going and perform debugging from another process.
As for portability, it depends on what you are trying to do. If all you want is a simple console-based application, you shouldn't run into any major portability concerns. If you are using more complex code, portability depends heavily on two things. The first is the choice of libraries - sure, you can run applications written for Win32 on Linux with Wine or actually compile them with Winelib, but it's not a pleasant experience. If you choose something more portable like Qt or gtkmm, you'll have a much easier time of things. Likewise for filesystem code - using a library like Boost.Filesystem will make things significantly simpler. The second thing that makes a big difference for portability is to follow the documentation. It's hard to stress this enough - many things that you do incorrectly will have varied results on different platforms, especially if you are using libraries that don't do checks (note: I highly recommend checking code against debug standard libraries for this reason). I once spent nearly a weak tracking down a portability bug that arose because someone didn't read the docs and was passing an invalid parameter.

A: If you want to use remote desktop like facility try VNC www.realvnc.com
or in case its just a remote login Hummingbird, EXceed could help

A: You might want to check the wingdb visual studio extension.

A: Not sure if this will help, but take a peek at sshfs. I haven't had a need to use it myself, but I have read others use it to access remote files and directories via ssh and work on the files locally. I presume you could access your remote home directory via sshfs and then use your local tools to work on the source files. I would very interested in knowing if this works out, so please post back if you give it a shot.

A: I use No Machine NX, which gives you the entire desktop of the remote machine.  It also has a Windows client.  I work remotely from home on Fridays, so I'm using it right now.  You'll have to install it on the remote machine, and then install a client on your Windows or Linux machine.


Discussion in 'iOS 8' started by Grayburn, Aug 27, 2014.
Does anyone know how to get Nike Fuel to show up in Health Kit?
You'll need an updated Nike Fuel app, that reports it's info to HealthKit.
As Menel said, it can only happen once ios 8 is released to the public and Nike updates their app.
Yeah I was wondering if it would update Nike Fuel if we used this to track our steps each day... I guess I'll wait for the update.
It looks like Nike+ Running app hasn't been updated yet, anyone knows when they plan to update to integrate with Apple's Health App?
Im sure in due time. It seems like a lot of big named apps are taking a while to get updated to use with the new features, that, or Apple is being slow in releasing them.


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In this video we move our snapping turtle into a huge new enclosure, the stinkpots into a 40-gallon mansion all to themselves, and replace the other turtles' basking platform! Everyone gets an upgrade in this video!
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You've heard it before. You're sitting around, chit chatting with a bunch of friends and before you know it the conversation turns to ghosts. Someone in the group has a story to tell about how their front door mysteriously opens and closes, once a year, at the exact same time as, coincidently, the previous owner "bit the dust", as people are wont to say. Then there's the guy who swears up and down that every morning when he comes down for breakfast he discovers that the front burner on the stove is on and there's a faint smell of burnt toast lingering in the air, and he never eats toast so there has to be ghost in the house. And a hungry one, at that. This conversation continues on for some time, because who doesn't have a story to tell about a ghost? But sure as the sun rises every morning, you know there's gonna be one voice in the crowd, one Doubting Thomas who, before too long will emphatically declare "there's no such thing as ghosts". And while, in this particular case it's entirely possible that the validity of this statement is open to debate, especially given all of the evidence you've just been privy to, I do believe there are circumstances when those who are so bold as to proclaim "there's no such thing as" (and you can fill in the blank here) are, and I say this with the utmost respect, entirely wrong. Let me give you an example.
In my line of work people ask a lot of questions. It's only natural. Some people teach, others learn and on both sides of this equation there are lots of questions asked and answered. Most often, a great deal of thought and consideration is afforded these questions. Teachers, as an example can spend days formulating the kinds of questions that will compel their students to think carefully and deeply about the subject matter. Students, on the other hand, know that the right question can send their teacher off on a tangent that, with any luck, will take a huge bite out of class time thereby preventing any further questions being asked of them. In either case, these are usually what one would call "good" questions. But every once in a while, and this is not unique to the classroom, someone, and you may well have done this yourself, will preface a question they are just about to ask with the rather self-deprecating proclamation "this may be a stupid/silly question but" primarily, it seems to me, to pre-empt the possibility that someone else may be thinking the very same thing. The polite response to this admonition is, of course, "there's no such thing as a stupid/silly question" which, I am going to tell you now, is unequivocally not true. Because, and I say this with a fair bit of confidence and not simply because I am shallow, there really and truly is. I know this because I am routinely asked stupid/silly questions. Like these.
Do you know who you look like? For starters, while I am not particularly vain, I am prone to looking into a mirror several times each day. Let's face it. If nothing else, more than likely I'm gonna wash my hands a few times and typically, there's a mirror above the sink in which I am doing that. Intentional or not, at that point I'm faced with my face so it's not all that hard to come up with the answer to this question. Without a doubt I bear a rather strong resemblance to my Mother and at least one of my Brothers, which makes sense given that my siblings and I are the progeny of the same, happy couple. Nothing out of the ordinary here and probably the case for many people. Seems to me like a rather obvious answer to a somewhat silly question.
Has anyone ever told you who you look like? Now I'm the first to admit that I'm no spring chicken which means I've been around the block more than once or twice. Barring the answer to that first question I have come to understand that I bear a striking resemblance to to a very popular chanteuse. Seems to be common knowledge at this point. So let's think about this. If you who are asking me this question, have come to this conclusion all on your very own, why is it that you think perhaps no one else ever has? And if you see fit to actually come up to me, a complete stranger, to ask me this question, don't you think it is possible that someone else may have done so as well over the very many years I have been on this planet? Fortunately, in most cases people answer this one themselves with "of course they have" relieving me of the rather tedious task of coming up with a witty response to what, now that I've explained it, you must conclude from my perspective, is a rather stupid question.
Are you Barbra Streisand? Ok. I get it. You really want to meet a superstar and you don't want to take any chances at missing out on your opportunity to do so. I will concede that the degree of stupidity of this question could be contextual. Let's say you and I were to meet at the backstage door of the Dolby Theatre on Oscar night. We're both dressed to the nines and as you glance over it suddenly strikes you that you may be standing next to the most popular singer, actress and director (not to mention a few other accomplishments), ever. You want to know for sure, so you ask. To tell the truth, this could very well be a legitimate question in this case. However, since I have never been in the above circumstance, I usually get this question in the midst of a somewhat more mundane activity. Like checking out at the Target. Or walking into Costco. Or stopping to go to the bathroom at some truckstop on the I-5. Or standing in line to check into my room at a hotel. Ok, so it's a Hyatt. She still wouldn't stand in the line. The answer to the question is, of course, "no". But hey! You already knew that. Just seems a little silly to me.


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Bob Dylan "I Don't Believe You"
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From what is probably the most famous heckle in music history, and a defining moment in rock music. The Manchester Free Trade Hall concert in 1966: "Judas!" "I don't believe you. You're a liar. (to band) Play it f--king loud". Dylan and The Hawks proceed to bang out an extremely vicious version of Like A Rolling Stone.
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US President Donald Trump was pushed to the corner at the UN Security Council on Wednesday as member states blasted him for leaving the Iran nuclear deal.
As chairman of a session of the top UN body, Trump denounced the "horrible, one-sided" nuclear deal with Iran that he ditched in May, to the dismay of European allies. Trump vowed that reimposed sanctions will be "in full force" and urged world powers to work with the United States to confront Iran.
Trump justified his decision to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal by saying that the accord allowed Iran "to continue its path toward a bomb" and gave Iran a "cash lifeline when they needed it the most".
But the session laid bare divisions between Washington and key allies.
Addressing the council after Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron hit back, declaring that concerns about Iran cannot be reduced to "a policy of sanctions and containment" that was in place for years before the landmark deal.
"We need to build together a long-term strategy to manage the crisis that cannot be reduced to a policy of sanctions and containment of Iran," said Macron.
"We need to have the space for new negotiations," he said.
Macron said a "serious crisis of confidence" has emerged after the US withdrawal.
British Prime Minister Theresa May criticized the US for leaving the deal, known as the JCPOA, saying despite Washington's pullout, Tehran continued to live up to all its commitment under the agreement.
Wednesday's meeting highlighted a rift between the United States and its European allies over the Iran nuclear deal.
On Monday, the five remaining parties to the agreement – Britain, China, France, Germany and Russia – defiantly announced that they would set up a special payment system to continue trade and business ties with Iran.
Heading into the council meeting, Sweden's Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom said European Union governments will "stand up" for the nuclear deal and suggested the US approach would fail.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in a Twitter post Wednesday that the United States "abused" the UN Security Council and is "further isolated".
"Once again, the US abused the UNSC only to find itself further isolated in its violation of #JCPOA and SC resolution 2231. When will it learn its lesson?" Zarif tweeted.
Also addressing the Security Council, Bolivian leader Evo Morales launched a blistering critique of US policy toward Iran as well as Trump's immigration policies that resulted in the separation of migrant children from their parents.
Morales strongly denounced the US pullout and the restoration of sanctions on Iran.
He accused the US of supporting dictators around the world and said Washington had backed a totalitarian regime in Iran for years.
In his statement before the UN Security Council, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi defended the Iran nuclear deal, praising it as an "achievement of multilateralism".
"There is no international agreement that is perfect. The JCPOA has been unanimously endorsed by the Security Council. What happened in the past three years shows the JCPOA is a viable agreement," he said.
Wang urged Iran to "continue to fulfill" its commitment to the deal, adding that "legitimate rights" of other countries to trade with Iran "should be respected".
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also said the US withdrawal creates a "serious threat," adding that Russia is convinced that JCPOA needs to be kept, in order to avoid escalated tensions in the Middle East which could increase the risk of instability.
AFP, AP and Al Jazeera contributed to this story.


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1. Food storage and water. Having an adequate supply of food and water is absolutely essential to have peace of mind through an emergency. If roads are disrupted or other problems occur to keep you from getting outside help, you'll need to be able to take care of your basic necessities by having your own food and water.
2. Cooking apparatus. Almost as important as having food is having a means of preparing and serving that food. You may want to look into buying a propane stove or other cooking devices that don't run on electricity.
3. First-aid kit. Depending on the emergency, you may need to treat family members for injuries, ranging from mild to serious. Be prepared with a well-stocked first-aid kit. You can also take CPR and first-aid classes to help you know how to treat different ailments. When a hospital isn't an option, you need to be the physician.
4. Phone or CB radio. Have a means of communicating with other people. Cell-phone towers may not be operational in a power outage, so it's a good idea to have a home phone line or even a CB radio. Both of these can be extremely helpful in letting you inform authorities of dangerous conditions and also in finding out if relatives are all right.
5. Generator. You may want to invest in a generator so you can have power to cook meals, keep refrigerators functioning, turn on lights and do other things you ordinarily wouldn't be able to do in a power outage. You'll have to maintain a supply of fuel for your generator, if you use this option.
6. Basic tools. It's a good idea to have basic repair tools on hand if you need to fix items around the house.
7. Fire extinguisher. You should have a fire extinguisher handy in case a fire breaks out. A good place to put fire extinguishers is near your kitchen and in other areas of the house that are prone to fires. That way, you can get easy access to them to stop fires from spreading rapidly.
8. Blankets and firewood. Depending on the time of year, it may be essential to have blankets and firewood to protect you from cold conditions. If the power goes out, you should be prepared to start fires to keep yourself warm and even to cook your food, if necessary.
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New NORRA Standardized Rally Vehicle Numbers Rule
For The 2022 Yokohama NORRA 500 Presented By Method Race Wheels And Beyond!
AGUA DULCE, CALIF. - NORRA strives to put on "The Happiest Race on Earth!" whether it's the Yokohama Mexican 1000 presented by Method Race Wheels, or the NORRA 500 coming up September 29th to October 2nd (registration is currently open). In order to make every vehicle easily identifiable for timing and scoring, and news and information purposes, NORRA will provide branded race number stickers with the entry number printed for all entries that have pre-registered beginning at the NORRA 500. This is for cars/trucks/buggys/UTV's and is contained in the vehicle rules under section 1.10, Race Numbers.
For late entries, NORRA will provide background stickers and numerals upon which the competitor must apply. This decal is designed to fit 3" tall numbers for the front, and 4" tall numbers for the sides (up to 3 digit numbers). Having easy to read numbers helps timing and scoring, it helps the media include your team in articles, social media posts, and press releases (If a reporter cannot identify the team, they will use a different photo), and also aids recovery, emergency medical and race operations. A report of a red Chevy (when it's really a Ford) won't help you when you need assistance. Having a clear, standard number that is easy to read will benefit everyone involved.
Section 1.10 of the vehicle rules designates the location of your numbers and reads as follows:
1.10 Race Vehicle Numbers (CARS)
NORRA will provide branded number stickers for all entries which have pre-registered. The cost of these is included in the entry fee. The use of these stickers is mandatory on each entry for front, rear, and each side of the vehicle. The front and rear number stickers will be 3"x6". If a vehicle does not have a flat surface facing forward or rearward, then the competitor is required to have a plastic or metal plate attached to the car for the application of these required stickers. The front sticker must be as close to vertical as possible but should not be angled back more than 30 degrees such that it is quickly visible and readable by the staging crews. The front number must be located in one of the 4 corners of the drivers side of the windshield or front opening (not on the passenger side). For example, on the drivers A-pillar at the top or bottom or in the windshield/opening center at the top or bottom. But not on the passenger A-pillar.
The side stickers will be 10"x10" of which 6"x10" is the actual number and the remaining portion is NORRA sponsor branding. In the event that the 10"x10" sticker will not fit, the sponsor branding portion may be cut away but MUST be applied to the car in close proximity to the remaining 6"x10" number sticker. The side numbers and NORRA sponsor branding must be in a visible location and must be used even if the car already has numbers or a wrap incorporating numbers.
For late entries or late number changes, NORRA will have sticker blanks upon which black numbers can be added. NORRA will have these black numbers available at Tech for no extra cost.
Please include these regulations into your graphic designs. We don't want to interfere with your sponsor logos or color schemes, but we need to facilitate timing and scoring and race operations as accurately as possible. NORRA strives to make sure you have the greatest adventure, and most fun possible. The memories you create today will be the stories told around the campfire for years to come. NORRA Honors the Past while Forging the Future. Go to www.norra.com to find out everything about NORRA events in Baja. Don't miss out on the fun!
"The Happiest Race On Earth!"
### Good Vibes. Good Times! ###
ABOUT NORRA
Beginning in 2010, the National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA) began promoting a rebirth of the NORRA Mexican 1000 rally. The unique off-road rally was co-created by promoter Mike Pearlman to consist of special stages (unlimited speed timed stages in the dirt) linked together by controlled speed liaison / transit sections (highway). The one-of-a-kind, once-a-year, five-day rally includes vintage off-road vehicles and motorcycles, as well as modern pre-runners, trucks, buggies, UTVs, bikes and desert Rally Raid cars.
Pearlman's late father Ed and others established the first running of the NORRA Mexican 1000 off-road rally in November of 1967, which eventually became internationally recognized and evolved into the Baja 1000 in the mid-1970's.
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Loan up to Rs. 1.60 lakh under Animal Husbandry Kisan Credit Scheme
Deputy Chief Veterinarian Dr. Amit Kumar Singh said that Government of India has started Animal Husbandry Farmers Credit Scheme. Under this scheme, loans up to Rs 1.60 lakh can be availed from any bank.
The card will carry a nominal interest of 7 percent per year and an interest rate of 4 percent for timely payment. Thus, under this scheme, the farmers credit card scheme (PKCC) holders can avail loans at the rate of 4% per annum.
Start submitting by filling the form
Loans up to Rs 1.60 lakh do not require any security. To take advantage of this, you have to apply offline at your nearest veterinary hospital. To avail this scheme of the government, a total of 6 animal hospitals under the Tehsil area of Muhammadabad Goh have started filling and submitting the form. There are 2100 applications to be received in the tehsil area. In which a total of 507 forms have been submitted so far.
One of the 52 forms accepted in Chiriyakot
Each hospital has been targeted to produce 350 credit cards. The Dhaurahara cattle center had 55 farms, in which not a single farm was accepted. Of the 52 forms accepted in Chirayakot, 69 applications have been submitted in Ranipur. In which three people will be able to benefit. In this way 155 forms were submitted to Muhammadabad Gohna and 3 people got money. The application fee will be credited until the goal is met.
ગુજરાતીમાં માહિતી બમાટે અહીં ક્લિક કરો
Economic situation can be strengthened immediately
It is being said that the Government of India has launched this scheme for tourists visiting COVID-19. Which can immediately strengthen the economic condition of the people. The central government is working day and night to improve the country's economic condition. Government of India has introduced Animal Husbandry Kisan Credit Scheme for people coming home from Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Gujarat, Ahmedabad, Surat, Nagpur, Noida etc.