There is no greater form of individual expression than through dance. Whether you need important wedding dance lessons for your big day or just want to rip up the dance floor on a casual weekend, learning to move your body to music is simply a great way to have fun, learn and get some exercise all at the same time.
Needless to say though that not everyone out there is born to move it like Jagger. Perhaps you are a tad uncoordinated, lack the confidence to execute properly or just unsure about how to partake, it can really help the situation to get a bit of advice from a professional before venturing forward with your unique maneuvers.
This leads us nicely to an industry that is one the rise, both internationally and domestically. Dance studios do have quite the overlap with two different and distinct fields – entertainment/the arts and gyms/yoga studios.
The balance between fun, expression and fitness is not lost on those that join in with a friendly and open dance studio, making it a more enjoyable past time than lifting weights or running on a treadmill; or the pressure that comes with performing in front of an audience.
Whatever your personal taste or necessity, there will be a dance studio out there for you to cater to this need. For any Sydney locals who are on the search for an open environment that teaches groups and individuals how to get the most out of their dancing moves, check out the following four locations.
Which are the best dance schools in Sydney?
Make taking the first step easier by getting one of the best dance studios in Sydney!
Situated in the heart of Sydney's Inner West, Care To Dance is the invitation you will have been searching for. Open to appointments and only closed on Sunday, this enterprise is considered an elite boutique dance school that places a priority on a personalised teaching experience.
The majority of visitors usually arrive from one of two different scenarios – either among a social group wanting to bond and socialise over a dance activity, or individual students who will often have an event coming up like a wedding or performance of some description.
The organisation seeks to give people an added move to their repertoire, allowing them to dance with confidence rather than watching others enjoy all the fun when the music starts.
If their own press does not exactly convince you that Care To Dance is the place to be to receive these helpful tips, then take it from those who have experienced it for themselves.
The glowing 5-star reviews illustrate how well instructors Alexia and Christian go about their work, catering to amateurs that require a great deal of patience, or those that are wanting to fast track their education.
Giving customers a cup of tea or coffee while they wait or have a much warranted break from the slick movement on show, everyone from their late teens to late 70s or 80s have championed the wonderful atmosphere that doesn't lecture or preach to newcomers.
Kylie Davis echoes those sentiments, arguing that the techniques given to the students makes the process all more easy, even without you realising it at the time.
For those that take their dance a little more seriously than just a hobby or for a one-off event, then L.I.K.E. Dance at St Leonards would be a better option.
Having recently been handed the 2017 Studio of Excellence award at the Rainbow Dance competition, this studio is considered one of the greatest breeding grounds in Sydney for children and adults who are keen on developing their choreography and articulating dance through a mode of storytelling.
Open to studio rental for people or parties that would like the space for their own dancing ventures, L.I.K.E. Dance offers a first up free dance class for newcomers and even performers for hire for those wanting professionals on hand at an event.
The team led by creative director Elena don't just see dance as a happy past time, but a mode of expression that demonstrates character and emotion. Her team is complimented by some of the most gifted and certified dance teachers in the city, including acrobatics coaches Jackson, Josephina, Lana and choreographer Katerina.
Spotted only 10 minutes walk from St. Leonards train station, this spacious surround between the Small, Medium and Large Halls are kitted with air conditioning, mats, bars, mirrors and sound equipment to ensure the acoustics elevate the dancing experience.
With a proud history that dates back to 2002, Dance Central is a thriving hub of activity with a legion of great teachers.
From new age styles to the old classical dances, professionals from B Boy Red to Dan Hu, Jean Chritz, Kate Turner Mann, Rosie Cicchitti, Crystal, Yannick, Sam Woods and many more can cater to a variety of cultures and interpretations.
The challenge with Dance Central is not trying to find a dance that suits your needs, but sifting through the sheer weight of options on hand. Essentially every dance genre possible is on the table, including sub-genres that delve into the techniques and meanings behind the movements.
The studio happens to be an open venue ready to hire for private events, inclusive of Hen's parties. Dance Central hosts the annual Tour De Dance to showcase their array of talented performers, kicking off in October to put on a show complete with Brazilian Samba, Hip Hop, Burlesque and much more!
Brand new workshops are being developed consistently, such as Loren Robinson's "Filthy" Hip Hop workshop in recognition of Justin Timberlake's new album. These workshops are a great method of expressing the teacher's creativity with new material, something that you will not find across many studios in Sydney.
To sign up to one of these programs, you must have been pre-paid and pre-signed, yet Dance Central is an environment that welcomes first timers to Surry Hills. Recommended to attend at least 5-10 minutes before an open class begins, no bookings are required to get involved.
The XO Crossover Dance Studio situated in Sydney is the city's premiere location for all things dance. Performers from all over the country have congregated to this center to learn, educate and showcase their skills on the dance floor.
There are a number of features that illustrates why this enterprise is on the cutting edge of the industry. For starters, there is an online Crossover App available on Google Play and the App Store for regulars and occasional visitors. This allows a 10-Class Pass for a cut down price of $150 (until April) and is designed around easy of use and speed of access.
Class registration is accelerated through the app and bookings can be made instantaneously. Each consumer who switches their 10-Class Pass onto the app also scores a free water.
Catering different groups of instructors to these respective disciplines, Crossover provides specialty wedding classes that involves the salsa, waltz and various street interpretations for the couple's big day.
The Asian influence runs throughout the studio, taking inspiration from the culture of the southeast region. Each and every instructor brings their unique interpretation and experience to the center.
As the owner and director of Crossover Dance Studio, Jaye Sutanto is considered one of the true pioneers of Kpop dance in the Western world.
That background translates to the team of teachers and artists he has personally assembled, bringing aboard forward thinking and bold dancers who strive to push the boundaries and discover something new about the industry.
The central objective that Jaye embodies is to provide a studio that is fun and interactive where Sydney locals and outsiders can get involved. His personal profile has amplified after various segments on Google and SBS Pop Asia, providing the groundwork to feature at The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Town Hall respectively.
Modern music is a common thread that also happens to run through the studio. From Kpop to Jazz, R&B and House music, this is an ideal environment for teens, 20 and 30-somethings to really tap into their love for music and dance. Although it must be noted that this is not an ageist policy – open to people of any generation.
The location is ideal for commuters traveling by foot, bus or train just minutes away from Central and Town Hall stations.
Which dance studio will you make a step towards?
These studios all have a great level of personality and are led by instructors who clearly have a passion for teaching dance. They not only tech you technical skills but boost your confidence and self-esteem.
The studio you choose will likely depend on your individual tastes about what you want to learn. While Care To Dance caters to more classical and refined styles of dance you might gravitate towards Crossover's mix of up and coming dance styles.
Whatever you choose, whether you want a large group experience or just to just brush up with special private lessons, you are definitely in safe hands with some of the best dance studios in Sydney!


text:
June 4, 2020 Gyula Bartha
FC Utrecht 2019/20 – A realistic threat to the Eredivisie top four?
There is no doubt that the Eredivisie is a two-faced league in which the traditional 'Big Three' has an enormous advantage in silverware, power, and financial possibilities, compared to the rest of the league. The hegemony of Ajax Amsterdam, PSV Eindhoven, and Feyenoord Rotterdam is represented by 73 Dutch championship titles (from the 130 available), 57 of which since 1956, from when the domestic league is called Eredivisie – this latter means an overwhelming 92% winning rate from the Big Three. This is why AZ Alkmaar's great performance from the previous season was a breath of fresh air and possibly a sign that the task of outperforming the giants is incredibly difficult but by no means impossible.
Many of the smaller (or less privileged) Dutch clubs follow the same philosophy as AZ Alkmaar but FC Utrecht seems to be in the most advanced position. Since the 2015/16 season, they are a constant top-6 side and this year, they even reached the Dutch cup final which was sadly voided because of the known reasons. No question that Utrecht's progress is the outcome of a well-thought and consistent strategy which is still far from concluded. In this tactical analysis, we will investigate the club's performance both from a statistical and tactical point of view, while paying extra attention to the quality of the squad and the status of the youth development in general.
1) Statistical performance
First, let's put the Utrecht players' performance into context by comparing their figures to the Eredivisie average. For this, we will take a look at the figures of those with at least 600 minutes played in the 2019/20 Eredivisie season, and we compare all squad members to their opponents in the same positions.
As Utrecht used a 4-2-3-1 formation in 43.9% of the domestic league games (frequently forming into a 4-1-4-1 or a 4-4-2, or even a 4-3-3 in the last few matches), we calculated with three attacking and two more defensive-minded midfielders when doing the comparison. In all cases, we used the ten most significant statistics that determine the overall performance of the given position the most. Obviously, as we have already mentioned in the very beginning of this analysis, the Eredivisie is a 'top-heavy' league in which the averages are therefore heavily distorted by the best performing teams – nevertheless, this is a good indicator of Utrecht's general strengths and weaknesses throughout a whole season.
From the size of the diamonds, we can easily detect in which areas of the pitch were the Utrecht players more effective and which were the rather weaker links of the collective. The team seems the strongest in the right-back position where they performed 9.17% above the average, while the defending midfielders were also comfortably above the line with 7.14%. The centre-backs and the attacking midfielders faired just well, very close to the overall league performance, with 0.41% and 0.54% above the line respectively. The main issues were in the remaining areas: an 8.70% worse result between the sticks and 11.60% worse in front of the goal would mean a significant problem for any team, not to mention a smaller club with great ambitions but moderate possibilities. The -3.41% performance of the left-back does not help either – no wonder that throughout the season there were 8% more attacking actions run on the right side and 9% more in the middle of the pitch.
Taking a look at the club's current, provisional 2020/21 squad, it turns out that many of the players are on the verge of an expiring contract which will either be prolonged or the player will need to be sold still this summer, driven by the financial aspects of the game. The most promising and comforting section for Utrecht is the upper-right corner of the matrix, in which we can find the squad members under 23 and with more than 3 years remaining from their contracts. The players with the highest market values, indicated by the size of the diamonds, understandably fall into the middle cluster, being in their peak years and having long-enough contracts, suggesting that the club can either build upon (and around) them in the next few seasons or realize a profitable transfer on them.
2) Tactical performance
As we will see in the next graph, Utrecht managed to score the same amount of goals as third-placed Feyenoord (50) and, even more fascinatingly, conceded one fewer (34) than the Rotterdam giant, with both playing 25 games in the season. Although these figures alone would have not been enough to finish in the top four, the eventually earned sixth place does not show the reality either: Utrecht's goal difference was +13 compared to fifth Willem II who were ahead with only 3 points and with one game more played when the league was terminated. Moreover, they collected 4 points from the 6 available against each other, meaning that should Willem II not have had the one-game advantage, Utrecht would have finished in the fifth place of the Eredivisie.
But the next illustration sheds light on a different aspect of Utrecht's performance. The graph shows how each team's goals scored and conceded relate to the expected figures which describe the quality of all attacking and defensive actions, regardless of the actual outcome of those. In this respect, it turns out that Utrecht scored 11.90 goals more than what their actions would have suggested, indicating that the team's finishing performance was outstanding in the season behind us – and, of course, that they had a bit of luck too.
Now that we saw the main statistics of the team, let's concentrate on the tactical performance.
One of the core elements of Utrecht's strategy is letting the opponent approach the half-line and start an intensive pressing in the middle third. The team's 12.78 PPDA (passes allowed per defensive action) figure is only the 16th best in the league, only Fortuna Sittard and VVV Venlo let the opponents keep the ball for more time on average. This is a good indicator for that high pressing is not Utrecht's first intention when defending: they do not tend to rush out on the attackers or overload the opposite half of the pitch with many players, instead, they allow them to come forward so that they leave some empty areas behind which the Utrecht attackers can then occupy. We can witness an example in the next snapshot from the game against Feyenoord in 2019 August: all the Utrecht attackers drop back to their half of the pitch and the two wingers only start to press intensively when the ball crosses the line.
We can also take another situation from the same match, in which the ball-carrying opponent is already near to the Utrecht penalty box when three attackers rush on him and together they manage to recover the ball. It is fascinating to see that the striker Issah Abass already initiates a sprint towards the goal even when the ball is still on the feet of the opponent – this shows perfectly that the timing of the pressing is intentional and fundamental in Utrecht's strategy.
Another telling fact is that Utrecht finished at the bottom of the league regarding the number of interceptions. Their 35.83 per 90 figure was 18.95% worse than the most effective team (Heerenveen) and was 12.82% below the league average. They were also rather poor in the number of duels, both from a defensive (-4.92% compared to the average) and an offensive (-1.44%) aspect and in the air also (-19.20%). All of these figures suggest that Utrecht aims to keep the ball for as long as possible and when they do lose it, they are not effective enough in gathering it back or at least stopping the opponent as soon as possible.
Based on their defensive approach – allowing the opponent to progress until the middle third and try to gain back the ball there , Utrecht puts a great emphasis on counter-attacking actions. The team's 5 goals scored from such situations is 10% above the league average and is exactly 10% of their total goals. Thanks to the creative and agile midfielders and the quick forwards up front (mainly Gyrano Kerk), counter-attacking is definitely one of the core elements of Utrecht's tactics, but not something that the team can always count on. In the previous season, they had the fewest ball losses per 90 minutes (93.01) in the whole league, and, consequently, they registered only 72.63 recoveries on average. This means that although the team is very dangerous from quick transitions, they just do not have the opportunity to operate with it too often. In all other cases, when the opposing defence is more organised, Utrecht's transition from defending to attacking is realised in a much slower, patient build-up, looking for the most desirable opportunity.
As already mentioned and illustrated in an earlier section of the analysis, the majority of the attacking actions run in the middle and the right-wide areas of the pitch. In the first half of the season, the team tried various offensive formations in which Gyrano Kirk was the only fixpoint, playing in all of the first 20 matches in the Eredivisie. Even though the shape of the team was changing frequently and they played without classic wingers in many cases, Kirk was always giving width to the team on the right flank. As we can see in the below situation from Utrecht's game against PSV in 2019 October, the team often used an asymmetrical formation, with the quick Dutchman bursting into the wide areas supported by three midfielders but no one on the left side of the pitch. This way, the team was able to stay more organized when going back to defending, without giving up both flanks for the sake of attacking.
In the second half of the season, with the arrival of Kristoffer Peterson to the left-winger position and the absence of Bert Ramselaar from the midfield due to injury, Utrecht started to apply a more balanced 4-3-3 – illustrated in the below snapshot from Utrecht's home game against ADO Den Haag in 2020 January –, inherited from Erik ten Hag after his departure to Ajax in 2018. This shape let Utrecht open up even bigger spaces in the pitch which was beneficial for their possession-based, rather slow and well-thought attacking style.
3) Youth development
As already declared, it is not a coincidence that the recent upsurge of the club started in the 2015/16 campaign: with Erik ten Hag, Utrecht appointed one of the brightest young minds of the Netherlands. At the same time, investing in the youth academy became an even higher priority than before, with significant developments in the areas of scouting, training grounds, and other youth facilities. In 2015, the FC Utrecht Academie received a four-star rating from the Dutch Football Association (KNVB), the highest achievable classification for any academies which brought an additional recognition for the club both on the domestic and international level. Jong Utrecht plays in the second tier of Dutch football (Eerste Divisie) and finished in the decent 12. place in the 20-team league, overcoming the reserve teams of both AZ Alkmaar (14.) and PSV Eindhoven (18.).
After taking a look at the academy, let's investigate how the youth players fare on the highest level as well. In the above chart, it is transparent that the Utrecht squad's average age has changed a lot throughout the last five seasons. In 2015/16, Utrecht was one of the youngest teams of the league with 21.6 years which, as we will see later, was basically down to the fact that plenty of reserve players got the chance to join the senior squad. In the following years, the average age went through a significant increase, driven by two reasons: from one side, fewer academy talents were integrated into the first team, and from the other, many of those youngsters who joined the team in 2015 (or before) were neither sold nor replaced by a new player. As a result, for the 2019/20 campaign, the average age went up to 25.7 years, with this having the third oldest squad in the league, only topped by bottom-two ADO Den Haag and RKC Waalwijk.
If we go deeper into measuring the youngsters' involvement and performance in the first team, in the above matrix, we can see that former academy players gave 32% of the 2019/20 Utrecht squad. The situation is a bit less rosy if we consider that from these 8 players only 3 were regular starters (Sean Klaiber, Bart Ramselaar and Gyrano Kerk) playing a total of 5525 minutes in the Eredivisie.
In line with what we have seen earlier regarding the changes in the average age of the team, the number of academy players in the squad also seems to be on the decline, as visualized in the next charts. In 2015/16, 42.86% of the personnel were coming from the U21 (or U19) team, with a slight drop next year (40%) and a considerable decrease in the following campaigns (28.57% in 2017/18 and 31.43% in 2018/19). However, having a squad with every third member coming from the academy is still a respectable achievement from a club outside the big three and, besides the professional point of view, this strategy has a lot of financial reasons behind as well.
Although many academy youngsters were granted the trust to become a part of the senior squad, not all of them managed to earn their places in the starting eleven in the long run: only 9 of them played more than 600 minutes in the first team in the last five years. However, building a team upon homegrown youngsters, thereby getting closer to the fans and strengthening the cohesion inside the team, is not the only reason behind the academy approach in general: profitability and sustainable growth are just as important if not more. The below graph illustrates how the market value of youngsters with 600+ minutes changed over the years.
It is crystal clear that all the young prospects had a significant increase in value since 2015, adding up to a total of 19,500,000 EUR for the 9 players. 6 of them are still members of the current squad but it will be no surprise if a few of them were also on the move, with Gyrano Kerk receiving the most interest from European clubs, most recently Celtic Glasgow. Should the Scottish giants or any other team aim to buy the talented winger, they will most probably have to pay more than his current 4,000,000 EUR market value which suggests that Utrecht is ahead of a great deal once again.
Growing up to the level of the 'Traditional Three' of the Netherlands is not something that can be achieved overnight. Recently, AZ Alkmaar has been the most progressing team from outside the top three, and their success is merely down to their stable background both from the professional and the financial aspects. FC Utrecht has a similar approach, as they also put extra effort into youth development, have a long-term strategy and a transparent vision.
In this analysis, we investigated the club's statistical, tactical, and developmental performance, paying special attention to the 2019/20 season but also giving a glimpse on the previous campaigns. We saw that the team has a few weak areas in their squad which will definitely be in focus when the next transfer window opens. Based on the statistics, Utrecht is very effective in finishing their offensive actions but can be rather vulnerable in the back which is visible in their low number of duels, interceptions, and recoveries. In the season behind us, head coach John van den Brom used several different formations, in some cases with an asymmetrical setup (with more emphasis on the right side of the pitch) but he seemed to settle with the traditional 4-3-3 by the end of the campaign.
The main advantage is still in youth development. We saw that in the last five years, Utrecht was successful in integrating their academy players into the first squad, and this approach, besides the professional and moral success, resulted in a significant amount of profit as well. No wonder that FC Barcelona have already initiated setting up a collaboration with FC Utrecht, in which the Catalan giants would loan out some of their youngsters to the Dutch club so that they can get playing minutes on the top level and taking their first steps in their way of fulfilling their potential. From what we have seen so far from the club, Utrecht is just the ideal place for the Barcelona alumni.
Tired of commentary which tells you nothing new about the action in front of you? Well, we've got a solution. We've partnered with HotMic to provide live commentary and analysis of the best football action from around the world, and we're covering some of the best matches in the Bundesliga this weekend! Download the HotMic app and sign up using the code 'TFA2020' to keep up-to-date with all our coverage – we'll be covering the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A as well when they resume, so make sure to follow us on the app, and get in-depth analysis and tactical knowledge from the best analysts in the business!
Finding Atletico Madrid a replacement for Thomas Partey in Spain – data analysis
On the last day of the summer transfer market, Atlético Madrid lost Thomas Partey when Arsenal paid his €50 million […]
by Mario Husillos Jr. | October 23, 2020
Searching the Championship to fix Sheffield United's attack – data analysis
It's official. After their defeat to the hands of the Manchester United, Sheffield United have endured the worst start to […]
by Thomas Pearce | December 24, 2020
Three things David Moyes has done to revitalise West Ham this season
One of the relatively unheralded stories of this season in the Premier League has been the quiet resurgence of West […]
by Harshal Patel | January 13, 2021
Get the latest Magazine
Video: Coaching Up-Back-Through combinations like Marcelo Bielsa – training analysis
Video: Jesse Marsch at RB Salzburg 2020/21 – tactical analysis
The TFA Premier League Podcast #22
The TFA Premier League Analysis Podcast – Week 10
The Analysis Interview Podcast: Thomas Spring

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Don't be tempted to have a light on in the room when you're taking your picture either, even if you think it appears a bit dingy (story of my life in my house!) - you can sort this out when editing. Below is an example of an image taken in my bathroom with the lights on and off - that artificial 'glow' given off in the left picture doesn't work as well as the image taken in natural daylight.
Get rid of anything that's not aesthetically pleasing. Can you plump that crumpled-up cushion a bit better? Move that mug out of the way, and light that candle in the background - it doesn't matter if afterwards you blow it out and move all the junk back to where it was! I've previously shared the reality behind my images with some behind the scenes pictures showing what happens when I'm photographing my home - its all about removing the crap before you snap!
... but leave some signs of life!
Saying that, while I'm definitely guilty of tidying my home within an inch of its life when prepping to take some pics - sometimes a 'lived in' image can be even more effective. It's so nice to see some slippers by the bed, or a cup of tea and an open book on the sofa - it shows that a real person lives there, and its not a set-up show room.
I'm not going to lie, I find shooting a flat lay image quite hard, and can often spend a ridiculous amount of time setting them up - so I'm not going to pretend to be an expert on these at all! But as a general rule it's a good idea to think about all the items you're featuring and how their colours compliment each other. Also think about the background you're using too, I often use my dining table, or even a blanket laid out on the floor - make sure to do this by a window to optimise natural light.
We've all been there - perched on a wobbly chair or laid flat out on the floor to get the 'perfect shot', because the right angle can completely change a picture.
This might sound odd, but I always try to get on the same level as whatever I'm taking a photo of - especially if I'm focusing on an particular item in my home. For example, how much better does this image of my lounge look in the version on the right, where I crouched down to focus on the coffee table.
So you've taken a really great insta-worthy snap - now I would recommend a bit of editing to improve it even further. You don't need to spend a fortune on fancy software to do this either, there are some really great free apps you can use to enhance your images, such as VSCO, or my personal favourite Snapseed. These can let you brighten your image even further by increasing its exposure, to really make it pop. Be careful though, the more you edit an image the more the quality will be affected.
Hope this has been helpful if, like me, you're a newbie photographer. Be sure to share your images with me over on Instagram (@dove_cottage) - I'd love to see what you've been shooting!
Do you have any helpful tips I've missed?
Thank you for sharing the tips!!


text:
Q: Internationalization with multiple subdomains I am releasing multiple languages for my app in Chrome App Store.
I am trying to release my app so that it links Chrome App Story language version to our subdomains as per language.
Example:
//in manifest.json:
  "name": "__MSG_appName__",
  "description": "__MSG_appDesc__",
  "default_locale": "en",

//in _locales/en/messages.json:
{
  "appName": {
    "message": "My App",
    "description": "The title of the application, displayed in the web store."
  },
  "appDesc": {
    "message": "This app does something awesome.",
    "description":"The description of the application, displayed in the web store."
  }

  >>>> THIS LANGUAGE SHOULD USE URL - EN.MYDOMAIN.COM

}

//in _locales/de/messages.json:
{
  "appName": {
    "message": "My Application German"
  },
  "appDesc": {
    "message": "This application does something brilliant in German."
  }

  >>>> THIS LANGUAGE SHOULD USE URL - DE.MYDOMAIN.COM

}

All support much appreciated. How can I get Chrome App Store to redirect to correct locale subdomain url as per language?

A: What does "should use URL" mean? Are you a hosted app or packaged app? If you mean hosted app, see https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=85034, and the resulting code change, an example of which is here: https://codereview.chromium.org/9421010/diff/6001/chrome/test/data/extensions/manifest_tests/launch_local_path_localized.json
{
   "name": "test",
   "version": "1",
   "default_locale": "en",
   "app": {
     "launch": {
       "local_path": "__MSG_local_launch_path__"
     }
   }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


~~At ISF, we love books. In fact, we love them so much that we have a Book Club. The thing we didn't have until now was a place for all our amazing youth family to discuss the books they love. Every quarter we will highlight a favorite awesome book for teens and one for youth that falls in line with ISF, be it animals, the environment, or youth. Then we will head on over to Twitter to discuss it with you using the hashtag #ISFlovesbooks.
We will also be bringing you reviews in between these books of other books we love and that we think you would love too. You are also encouraged to send us your books or reviews as well, because there are just so many books out there that we have probably missed some amazing ones. We will create an ongoing article list that you can reference anytime you need a good book or series.
Our first book for youth is The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin. This book is about a girl named Suzy and how she deals with the death of her best friend after she drowns. Suzy never got the chance to say goodbye and had a falling out with Franny before she drowned. Now Suzy tries to come to terms with her life while speculating that jellyfish may have played a part in her friend's death. This book is both informative and emotionally satisfying.
Our first book for teens is Paper Towns by John Green. Paper Towns starts with Margo Roth Spiegelman taking Quentin on the craziest night of his life. Then, to Quentin's dismay, Margo disappears, leaving him to find out where she is and who she really is. If you like the book, you can even check out the movie and compare the two once you finish.
So take a look and come discuss them with us on Twitter!
*Update* You asked. We heard you and totally say heck yeah! We are also now going to spotlight a few books each quarter for our youngest readers and those who might not even be able to read to themselves yet.
The first book for this quarter will be Rumble Tum by Stephanie True Peters. This sweet book shows just how strong the bond can be between a young child and their pets as illustrated by Beth and her new kitten.
The second book is The Dot by Peter Reynolds. This book explores simplicity, the urge to create, and the power of taking the first leap when you just aren't quite sure of yourself.
This article and the Book Club brought to you under our terms and conditions.


text:
//
//  StockPile.h
//  Pods
//
//  Created by Mudit Krishna Mathur on 11/09/15.
//
//

#import <Foundation/Foundation.h>
#import "CacheBuilders.h"

/*!
    @brief This class is used to get specific implementations of caching algorithms.

    @discussion It has all class level methods that are used to return specific implementations of caching algorithms. It supports in memory based cache, in memory + disk based cache, im memory + db based cache.
 */
@interface StockPile : NSObject

/*!
    It returns new instance of a class implemeting CacheProtocol.

    This method is used to return instance of class just with in
    memory caching.

    @code
    [StockPile getInMemoryCacheUsingData:id<CacheDataSource> dataSource];
    @endcode

    @param dataSource Instance of a class implementing CacheDataSource

    @return new instance of class implementing CacheProtocol
*/
+ (id<CacheProtocol>) getInMemoryCacheUsingData:(id<CacheDataSource>) dataSource;

/*!
    It returns new instance of a class implemeting CacheProtocol.

    This method is used to return instance of class with in
    memory and disk based caching. This means that the elements that are being cached will also be
    saved in disk. This method ensures that the cached are safe even is case of crash etc. For better performance
    of retrival and saving elements, use database.

    @code
    [StockPile getInMemoryCacheUsingData:id<DiskCacheDataSource> dataSource];
    @endcode

    @param dataSource Instance of a class implementing DiskCacheDataSource

    @return new instance of class implementing CacheProtocol
 */
+ (id<CacheProtocol>) getInMemoryDiskCopyCacheUsingData:(id<DiskCacheDataSource>) dataSource;

/*!
    @brief It returns new instance of a class implemeting CacheProtocol.

    @discussion This method is used to return instance of class with in
    memory and disk based caching. This means that the elements that are being cached will also be
    saved in disk. This method ensures that the cached are safe even is case of crash etc. For better performance
    of retrival and saving elements, use database.

    @code
    [StockPile getInMemoryCacheUsingData:id<DBCacheDataSource> dataSource];
    @endcode

    @param dataSource Instance of a class implementing DBCacheDataSource

    @return new instance of class implementing CacheProtocol
 */
+ (id<CacheProtocol>) getInMemoryDBCopyCacheUsingData:(id<DBCacheDataSource>) dataSource;

@end

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
Medulla Communications
This campaign by Medulla Communications for IAPC will make you #LaughAtDeath
The video features patients battling with death, performing stand-up comedy for their families and doctors
Priyanka Nair
March 30, 2017, 15:00 IST
Updated: March 30, 2017, 16:10 IST
Last year, sometime in February The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) made an appearance in the advertising world with its short digital video #LastWords. Little did people in the industry know, that the humble 2.5-minute film, will move hearts and take the spotlight at Cannes Lions.
Palliative care is specialised medical care which aims at providing a comfortable experience for terminally ill patients, taking them out of ICUs, so they can spend their last few days coming to terms with their impending death, surrounded by their families and loved ones. This is the second film for the IAPC from Medulla Communications, a healthcare specialist.
The independent agency has once again managed to pull off a campaign that discusses death, but this time using humour. Let's be honest: death has never been a comfortable topic. Like Amit Akali, chief creative officer of Medulla says, "This has been our toughest project so far, and that's because no one really wants to talk about death."
The video titled #LaughAtDeath features patients battling with death, performing stand-up comedy for their families and doctors. The light-hearted scenes will make you giggle and may leave you with a teary eye, too.
The four patients that IAPC members support daily, were trained by comedians like Kunal Kamra, Kashyap, Vinay Sharma, Punit Pania and Shriram R, before they decided to take centre stage.
The campaign has broken on Twitter and claims to the first ever comedy show on the micro-blogging site. It will be further amplified on social and digital media through a partnership with The Logical India, which is a news site. Radio Mirchi has also come on board, and will be hosting shows with the patients. The agency will also be curating content on a dedicated site as part of this campaign.
When asked Praful Akali, founder and MD, Medulla, if it is challenging to work with a client like IAPC, he had an honest answer. "It is typically difficult to work on clients and projects like these. But in this case, the challenge was to execute a real campaign that looks real."
&
Praful Akali
logical india
LaughAtDeath
kunal kamra kashyap vinay sharma
Indian Association of Palliative Care
IAPC
anand reghu
Amit Akali


User A created an Ad Hoc Report, and is trying to Share to User B. It seems to save successfully, but User B is unable to see the shared report.
In the Share screen/popup below, we can see that the report has been shared. However, it is not appearing on the Ad Hoc Report list page for User B.
Users are unable to see Ad Hoc reports that are shared to them.
1.) Check if the user you are sharing the report with (User B) has the permission to run the Ad Hoc Report Domain.
If using Role Based Permissions, edit the role/s assigned to the user and make sure that there is permission to Run the Ad Hoc Report Type you are trying to share.
If using User Based Permissions, check Admin Tools > Dashboard / List View / Spotlight View / Report Permission.


text:
News / UK
Judge dismisses bids to wind up Birmingham City and Oldham Athletic
Birmingham City's debt has been paid (Paul Harding/PA)
A judge has dismissed bids to wind up two football clubs after being told that tax owed had been paid.
Tax officials had made applications to wind up Birmingham City, who are mid-table in the Championship, and Oldham Athletic, who are near the foot of the League Two table.
But Judge Sebastian Prentis dismissed both applications after a barrister representing HM Revenue and Customs said money had been paid.
Giselle McGowan told the judge that Birmingham's debt had been paid.
Oldham Athletic's ground Boundary Park (Clint Hughes/PA)
She said some of Oldham's debt had been paid and said club bosses disputed the remaining amount.
The judge analysed both cases at an Insolvency and Companies Court hearing in London on Wednesday.
Detail of the amounts the clubs owed did not emerge at the hearing.
A number of other football clubs are facing winding up petitions from tax officials and have featured at recent court hearings.
Bury's case is due to be reconsidered by an Insolvency and Companies Court judge on December 18.
Macclesfield Town's case is also due to be reconsidered on December 18.
Former Macclesfield Town manager Sol Campbell has supported a winding up petition launched by tax officials.
The former Spurs and Arsenal central defender says Macclesfield bosses owe him more than £180,000.
Southend United, where Campbell is now manager, are due back in court on January 22.


The City Administrator, Finance Director, City Clerk, Human Resources Specialist, and Senior Accountant all have offices within City Hall.
How do I sign up for city services as a new resident?
Does the city offer a budget plan?


New Delhi, 15th Feb, 2017: Bajaj Auto today announced that it is ready to comply with EPCA's direction of neither selling nor registering any pre – BS IV vehicle from 1st of April 2017. All its two and three-wheelers manufactured from January 2017 meet the stringent norms BS IV norms. It is probably the first automobile company to completely meet BS IV norms well before the deadline of 1st April 2017.
The Central Pollution Control Board had earlier confirmed that BS III compliant vehicles could not be sold or registered anywhere in the country from 1st April'17. However, some automobile companies have requested that this deadline be extended.
Mr. Rajiv Bajaj, MD – Bajaj Auto Ltd. said, "Bajaj Auto as a responsible corporate has complied with this directive and had already commenced manufacturing of BS IV complaint vehicles from October 2016. Moreover, with effect from Jan 2017 all products from all our 3 plants are BS IV compliant. We have thus ensured that all vehicles presented for registration from 1st April'17 onwards will be BS IV compliant. This has been possible because of meticulous planning for dealer stocks and switching over to production of BS IV compliant vehicles well in advance.
The company feels that the authorities should send strong message by not giving any amnesty and if at all any short-term amnesty is given, it should be accompanied by a sizeable financial penalty on a per vehicle basis on all BS III vehicles registered after 1st April 2017 to discourage this practice in future.
Bajaj Auto has always been at the forefront of adopting various measures for a greener and cleaner environment right from using wind power for energy requirements, use of alternate fuels like CNG and LPG for its commercial vehicles, green plantations and water treatment in its manufacturing facilities and use of advanced engine technology like the DTS-i to reduce emissions.


text:
U.S. Moves to Let Airlines Ban Emotiona-Support Animals
Homeland Security Chief Stresses Families in Immigration
Apr 27, 2014 2:59 pm ET
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Sunday emphasized the importance of keeping families together as his agency conducts a review of policies that immigration advocates say are tearing families apart.
Last month, President Barack Obama directed Mr. Johnson to review the policy to see if it could be conducted in a more "humane" way.
On Sunday, Mr. Johnson expanded on that definition, saying immigration law needs to comport with American values.
"And one of those American values is respect for human dignity," Mr. Johnson said on ABC News's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos." "I also believe one of those American values is respect for the sanctity of the family unit."
Previous Top Five Quotes From Sunday's Talk Shows Next Seib Video: Obama Seeks Foreign-Policy Victory


text:
Withy Under-12s enjoy end-of-season fun courtesy of the Saddlers, Lympstone
Withycombe Under-12s outside the Saddlers.
Withycombe RFC Under-12s players, coaches and families all enjoyed an afternoon of sausages, burgers, bouncy castles and laughs on Saturday as they wound down their 2017/18 season with a barbecue, all very generously supplied and put together by the Saddlers Lympstone.
Special thanks must go to Shantell and Tim whose idea this was and whose support for the boys throughout the season has been unstinting.
Shantell, from the pub, said: "All the boys work so hard during the year and are really good friends, to see them enjoying themselves is our pleasure."
The club would like to place on record their sincere thanks to all involved at the Saddlers for giving them such a memorable afternoon.


Bha Gilleasbuig còir air a dhòigh ghlan nuair a leugh e am brath-naidheachd seo aig Alba Aosmhor mun cho-fhaclair Gàidhlig ùr aca, anns am faighear briathrachas co-cheangailte ris an àrainneachd eachdraidheil.
Tha e air na nithean a bu mhò chòrd ris a shònrachadh dhuibh, ann an dearg.
Saoil dè na co-dhùnaidhean a bhios aice?
Thèid òraid-cuimhneachail Aonghais "Ease" MhicLeòid a chumail Diardaoin le cathraiche MG Alba, Magaidh Cunningham. Beachdaichidh i air mar a tha an luchd-amharc aig BBC Alba a' sìor dhol am meud (it says here).
"This year the lecture will be given in Gaelic (with simultaneous translation into English)".
Saoil an atharraich i gu Beurla a-mhàin, ma phutas an luchd-èisteachd putan dearg?
Well, tha sin seachad a chàirdean. Buill-ùird a bh' anns a' bhòt do 'Illeasbuig, ach a bheil fhios agaibh, tha e nas deimhinne às gun tig i fhathast, latha breagha air choireigin.
Aren't statutory Gaelic language plans wonderful? They have done so much to enhance the status of our language.
"The Gaelic Language Plans of the Public Bodies are crucial to our work, and it is through these plans that progress has been made with regard to language learning and in encouraging Gaelic speakers to use the language in more and more situations …"
Chuir Gilleasbuig bochd tagradh a-steach airson Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig, co-labhairt àrd-urramach cho cliùiteach 's a th' ann an saoghal na Gàidhlig high-register.
Gilleasbuig finds decent Gaelic translation shock! Quangoteers, it can be done!
Làraichean-lìn Gàidhlig - bheireadh iad gàire air gamhainn!
An t-seachdain-sa: Gabh an cothrom … agus cleachd spellchecker!
"Is sinne buidheann sgilean na h-Alba, a' dìreadh air cur ri fàs seasmhach eaconamaidh na h-Alba tro bhith a' cur ri lìbhrigeadh Ro-innleachdan Eaconamach is Sgilean na h-Alba".


text:
> Institutional FX
> Execution
> Citadel Securities Granted Inaugural Non-Bank Membership Status on SwapClear
Citadel Securities Granted Inaugural Non-Bank Membership Status on SwapClear
Tuesday, 20/10/2015 | 13:18 GMT by Jeff Patterson
Citadel's membership on LCH.Clearnet's SwapClear aims to complement its recent launch of income market- making operations in Euro swaps.
Lch.Clearnet // ToDo refactor when changes on back-end are ready
Citadel Securities, a global market maker across a wide range of asset classes, announced that its European subsidiary, Citadel Securities Limited, has become the inaugural non-bank clearing member of LCH.Clearnet's SwapClear, according to a Citadel statement.
Citadel Securities deals with a multitude of asset classes including equities, futures, options, treasuries, foreign exchange (FX) and Swaps Swaps Swaps can be defined as a derivate contact composed of two parties that exchange to cash flow between two separate financial instruments.They are generally divided into two categories. This includes contingent claims (options) and forward claims, where forward contracts, swaps, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are exchanged. Commodity price, equity price, interest rate, and foreign exchange rate are common variables used as one of the cash flows in swaps upon initiation. Different Types of Swaps Swaps can be defined as a derivate contact composed of two parties that exchange to cash flow between two separate financial instruments.They are generally divided into two categories. This includes contingent claims (options) and forward claims, where forward contracts, swaps, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are exchanged. Commodity price, equity price, interest rate, and foreign exchange rate are common variables used as one of the cash flows in swaps upon initiation. Different Types of Swaps Read this Term markets. More specifically, the group provides several market-making and Liquidity Liquidity The term liquidity refers to the process, speed, and ease of which a given asset or security can be converted into cash. Notably, liquidity surmises a retention in market price, with the most liquid assets representing cash.The most liquid asset of all is cash itself.· In economics, liquidity is defined by how efficiently and quickly an asset can be converted into usable cash without materially affecting its market price. · Nothing is more liquid than cash, while other assets represent The term liquidity refers to the process, speed, and ease of which a given asset or security can be converted into cash. Notably, liquidity surmises a retention in market price, with the most liquid assets representing cash.The most liquid asset of all is cash itself.· In economics, liquidity is defined by how efficiently and quickly an asset can be converted into usable cash without materially affecting its market price. · Nothing is more liquid than cash, while other assets represent Read this Term solutions geared primarily for institutional clients across fixed income, cash and derivative products.
The induction of Citadel Securities as the first non-bank clearing member of LCH.Clearnet's SwapClear aims to substantiate and complement its recent launch of income market-making operations in Euro swaps.
The group's foray into Euro swaps also follows after a highly successful year in which Citadel became one of the paramount players in USD swaps by volume. Furthermore, the initiative will see Citadel providing US government bond liquidity directly to institutional investors via Bloomberg.
Siege Launches Anonymous Spot FX Matching Platform NetFix
According to Paul Hamill, Global Head of FICC for Citadel Securities, in a recent statement on the induction, "Joining LCH.Clearnet as the first non-bank member on SwapClear marks an important milestone in the evolution of our fixed income market-making business, and the swaps market overall."
"We are grateful to LCH.Clearnet for their partnership, and are proud to represent one of the few sources bringing much needed additional liquidity to the market. We see strong demand from investors for our model of providing firm, consistent liquidity in large size and in all markets. Becoming a self-clearer further strengthens the foundation of the business and our commitment to the swaps market," he reiterated.
"We are pleased to welcome Citadel Securities as a direct member of SwapClear and we look forward to working in partnership with them in their global clearing activities," added Daniel Maguire, Global Head of SwapClear & Listed Rates, LCH.Clearnet, in an accompanying statement.
Lch.Clearnet


Designed to be mounted over existing equipment and conduit.
Fits over CTI sensors with room for relay modules.
Heavy Duty 1/4" steel angle iron build.
11"x11"x5" outside dimensions (13" wide including mounting tabs).
9"x9" front opening allows for equipment maintenance.


Don't know how to get started? That's not all that unusual. Back in the days of typewriters, people complained about the "terror of the blank page," and we can translate that easily enough into our Word documents, can't we?
Like most things, getting started writing has less to do with passion and creativity, and more to do with willpower, a word that none of us likes to hear.
People decide they want to go on a diet because they are passionate—about the health benefits, the increased attractiveness, the advantages for travel. But that first Monday when they actually start the diet, it's not about passion. It's about willpower.
That's the bad news. The good news is that there's an impulse inside everyone that makes us want what may of us call a "fresh start." We often begin to develop new habits on a Monday, or on the first of a new month. We're starting over. We're going to do it right. And that applies to your writing as well. If you want to write, the best way to do it is to ... write.
Set the date. Decide in advance when you're going to begin your new project (or finish your old one). Circle that date on the calendar—preferably in red. Prepare for it so that you can keep distractions at a minimum. This doesn't mean that you need to (or even should) devote that entire day to writing. Even if you only have two hours, make those two hours an event.
Clear the decks. Before you can get any writing done, you need to clear out both the physical and mental clutter that's hindering you. (Don't say that you don't have any: you're a writer. We live for clutter!) The day before the D-Day you've circled on your calendar, start with the physical stuff that's all around you: wash the dishes in the sink, get the pile of laundry off the floor, deal with the worst of the bills or forms in that stack of papers you keep moving around. If you take care of all of this ahead of time, your mind will be open, uncluttered, and receptive when you start writing.
Make an executive decision. Spend the days leading up to D-Day thinking about what you're going to write when the day finally dawns. Limit yourself to between one and three items, depending on the type of writing you'll be doing, the amount of time you're giving yourself, and whether or not there's a deadline. Generally one piece per writing period is enough, especially if you haven't been writing for a while. Keep it in mind so that it's front-of-brain when you wake up on D-Day.
Plan the work and work the plan. Once D-Day arrives, no matter what other incredibly urgent things come up (and when we're procrastinating, everything suddenly seems incredibly urgent!), stick to the decision that you made. You're going to write this one thing. You're not going to answer emails until you do. You're not going to post to Facebook until you do.
Timing is everything. Set a time that you'll work on your project. Everyone thinks they're about to spend the day writing a novel, but no one actually does. And then when that happens you open the door to guilt, shame, and—eventually—doom, because failing at your self-appointed task will make it that much more difficult to start again. Instead of setting yourself up for failure, decide on a reasonable time limit for the writing you want to achieve each day. "I'll work on my project from 9 until 11." Being realistic about how much you can achieve will set you up for success.
Oh, and here's a final hint. You don't have to wait for the first of the month, or your birthday, or even Monday. You you can begin tomorrow. Use today to plan ahead, and tomorrow could be the start of a beautiful new habit!


text:
Our Enhanced School Day
Outdoor Education Centre
Pre-Prep
Pre-Prep Curriculum
Pre-Prep Subjects
Rugby Rascals Playgroup
Prep Curriculum
Prep Subjects
Senior Curriculum
Senior Subjects
A Level Subjects
Offers & Placements
Prep Boarding
Senior Boarding
Benefits of Boarding
Book a Trial Night
The Rugbeian
School Yearbook
Christmas Camp
'Movember' 2021
Robert Groves appointed as Head of Senior
An Overview of COP26
The Asian Youth International MUN 2021
A new look for Pre-Prep
It's becoming tradition for RST staff members to take part in 'Movember', a global initiative where participating men do their best to 'grow a mo' to raise money for charity.
The teachers you see below all grew their best moustaches (with varying degrees of success!) to support Chonburi Cancer Hospital. This charity was chosen by one of our Senior teachers, Mr Kelly, who was diagnosed with colon cancer at the start of 2021. He has battled through surgery and 12 rounds of chemotherapy, during a pandemic, while living in a foreign country. Remarkably, he has continued to teach throughout.
In honour of such a highly valued member of our community, and all those battling cancer, we're trying to raise as much money as possible. Currently, we have raised 19000 baht, which is a fantastic amount.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed in any way to our Movember fundraising!
If you'd like to contribute please email Antoinette Keane akeane@rugbyschool.ac.th
Rugby School Thailand
7/2 Moo 2, Khao Mai Kaew, Bang Lamung,
Chonburi 20150
enquiries@rugbyschool.ac.th
The health, safety, and well-being of young people are of paramount importance to all the adults who work at Rugby School Thailand. Children have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, or disability. They have a right to be safe in our school. Members of staff in the school have a legal and moral obligation to safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils, taking all reasonable steps to protect them from harm whether from physical injury, abuse, neglect, emotional harm, or from anything that interferes with their general development.
Copyright 2020 Rugby School Thailand. All Rights Reserved. |
7/2 Moo 2, Khao Mai Kaew, Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150
Copyright 2020 Rugby School Thailand. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Why Take Out Statutory Liability Insurance?
by Ben Rickard | Jun 29, 2021 | Insurance
In the year to August 2020 the construction industry was second for injuries that resulted in more than a week off work. It was 5,070 events. That's over 100 per week!
WorkSafe Prosecutions In Construction – 2020 and 2021
In 2020 there were 9 prosecutions of construction firms by WorkSafe with combined fines imposed of $259,000.
The prosecutions in 2020 ranged from the electrocution of a scaffolding worker to breaching a WorkSafe prohibition notice relating to asbestos. A case that concluded in early 2021 saw the company found guilty when a worker died after being hit by a falling beam. Another case in 2020 saw a $50,000 fine imposed for breach of a prohibition notice, despite no-one being injured. In fact, there were multiple prosecutions in 2020 for breaches that involved failures to observe a prohibition notice but without an actual accident.
In another prosecution fines $26,000 was imposed after a mini crane collapsed but the PCBU did not preserve the scene or notify WorkSafe of the notifiable event. They simply arranged for the removal and replacement of the collapsed crane overnight and then continued working. It was a member of the public who witnessed the crane collapse that called WorkSafe. The fines related to failing to preserve the site and failing to notify WorkSafe.
You cannot insure for health & safety fines, however statutory liability insurance will cover the investigation and legal defence costs and any reparations awarded to an injured party or their family. These last two can often be the most expensive parts of the whole process.
As an aside, statutory liability insurance covers fines in other legislation, such as those in the Building Act, Resource Management Act and Fair Trading Act. In a recent prosecution a building company was found guilty of misrepresentation under the Fair Trading Act when their initial estimate of build costs was found to be substantially lower than the eventual quoted price.
High Court clarifies that a business does not need to be contractually tied to an activity to have health & safety responsibility as a PCBU
The coverage of the Health & Safety At Work Act is very broad. This was demonstrated by a case where the demolition of a house in 2019 went badly wrong. During the work a wall fell onto a neighbouring house, damaging it and rupturing a gas line (you may remember the video!)
While the demolition company pleaded guilty a second company that expecting to project manage the work later was also charged. This second company had no contractual ties to the demolition company when the event happened. It had fenced the site and arranged for the services to be cut off. The District Court found in favour of the company but WorkSafe appealed to the High Court and won. The High Court found that a business does not need to be contractually tied to an activity to be a PCBU in relation to it. The question was more if the second company was actually managing or supervising the work, with or without a contract to do so.
This decision highlights that even a business that is only involved in a small way in a work that causes serious injury or death might still get caught in the WorkSafe prosecution net.
Click Here for an Instant Quote
If Work Stops On Site Your Insurance Might Stop Too
Builtin's 7 tips to avoid an unpleasant surprise these holidays
Are You Hiring Equipment?
Annual Contract Works Insurance Explainer – What Are You Getting?
How Cover For Legal Expenses Works
Contract Works Insurance Covers Subbies Too!
Be Aware of the Building Defects Exclusion
Retentions Regime Under Review Again!
Avoiding Stuff Ups With Your Insurance – Liability & Indemnity for Contractors


- Apparently is going to be the final game in the series.
- Based off of the portable series of games.
- PS4 exclusive with a release date of January 2017.
The main thing to be determined is if this will handle the timing windows like DJ Max Online did, or will they use the Portable system?
A new DJ Max Respect trailer went up today so here's what was seen on it.
- 4b, 6b, and 6bfx gameplay modes are shown. 5b mode is not confirmed, but I would be shocked if they didn't have it.
- The interface looks more plain than past interfaces, but I personally like it.
- There is both a local two player mode and an online mode available.
Last edited by Amp Divorax on Mon Jul 31, 2017 10:15 am, edited 1 time in total.
- Given that the portable series on the PSP ended in 2010 and Pentavision no longer exists, I was extremely skeptical on how good this would be. With that in mind I am shocked and overjoyed to say that this is the best game I have played in the series.
- 146 songs, consisting of almost everything from Portable 1 and Portable 2 in addition to 40 new songs.
- When applicable, Rocky Studio (the main developers of this release) used the old charts from the releases. However, as the PS4 has two thumbsticks, charts have been changed to take advantage of that which I actually like.
- Most unlocks are showed in collection along with requirements which is a welcome change.
- For the first time ever in DJ Max, there are no item based bonuses so this is now a game of skill. The sole downside is that this makes getting all free mode unlocks more difficult. I have mixed feelings on this, but for two player modes I definitely approve of this.
- Some unlocks are tied to missions which means casual players will have a harder time unlocking everything. Also, some are tied to online mode so a PS Plus subscription is required. Most unlocks though just require playing through the game and due to how many songs this release has, this doesn't feel like a grind-fest like Portable 3 was.
- Neowiz has stated plans for DLC based on other games in the series, but due to the failure to follow through with this on Technica Tune, I am skeptical of this happening until I see an official announcement and a release date.
Overall, this is a definite buy for classic DJ Max fans. For Technica fans though I know some won't be interested and I can understand why.
- I almost forgot to mention that the timing window is universally the same for all songs now and not based on bpm like older songs. This makes playing some songs like Dream of You MUCH less painful now.
- I also forgot that the majority of songs on Portable 1 never had 5 button charts prior to this game so all of that is exclusive to this release.
- Based on what I've seen, I wouldn't be surprised if the order of DLC (if it happens) is Clazziquai, Black Square, Trilogy, Portable 3, then the Technika series.
DJMax Respect 1.03 was released today and added CnP (from the Korean version of Portable 1) to the songlist so only Dreadnought is missing now.
DLC from Metro Project (Clazziquai Edition, Black Square, and Technika 1) is slated for this Winter.
The Trilogy DLC pack is out and in addition to the content I mentioned, it added twelve new missions as well and seven new trophies. I will mention that many of the new charts for the trilogy songs are a hybrid of the trilogy charts along with the usage of thumbsticks in a rather unique manner for some songs. I really hope that a US release will happen at some point for this now.
The Guilty Gear and Clazziquai Edition DLC Packs got released. The GG DLC has just three songs albeit they are really good selections for the game. The Clazziquai Edition DLC has 23 songs with a future update is planned that will add Dark Envy (There was a delay in it's release due to a licensing issue.) to it in addition to 12 new missions.
The biggest piece of surprise news though is that the newest update of the standard game added Dreadnought to the game. This is a big deal as the song was removed for the International release of Portable 1 and didn't appear in any form in Trilogy or Technika.
At this point it's old news that the game received a US release earlier this year and received DLC packs for Technika 1 and Black Square. What is a surprise though is that the intro for DJ Max Portable 1 has been remastered and is viewable in collection plus Ask to Wind ~Live Mix~ is now available as a free song. There are rumblings about at least four more large DLC packs and an online mode that will be similar to DJMax Online where more than just two players can face off but I'll just say that I think it's still surreal that we have a DJMax release with over 140 songs in the vanilla release and 245 songs with all DLC packs that perfectly encompasses the past and present of the series.


In its DigitalGlobe 8-Band Research Challenge, the satellite imagery company shared its high-resolution imagery data containing 8 spectral bands (hence, 8-band) with participating researchers. This included "coastal blue, yellow, red-edge and NIR2" data.
Since the original website advertising this challenge has since been taken down, it is unclear what the specifications regarding data access for competitors involved. However, chosen contestants were given the multispectral imaging and a few weeks to test and evaluate their algorithms on DigitalGlobe data.
This 2010 challenge marked the first time the scientific community had access to high resolution images with 8 spectral bands. This allowed unprecedented information to be gleaned useful in Land Use Land Cover Analysis, Environmental Mapping and Monitoring, and Coastal Habitat Mapping.


text:
Q: Unable to an element find bellow code (HTML/CSS) that I´m trying to move a specific DIV but not able to - note that I used Bootstrap
HTML - The issue is with the div id "PlayerMain" that is unable to move to the page center

body {
  background-image: url('../images/dis_bg.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  text-align: center;
  align-content: center;
}

.whiteBorder {
  display: inline;
  background-color: white;
}

.allPage {
  text-align: center;
}

.blueFont {
  color: blue;
}

#efi {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20%;
  top: 20%;
  right: 10%;
  z-index: 30;
}

.h1Border {
  width: 1500px;
  background-color: white;
  border: none;
}

.loginButtonImg {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.loginButtonImg:hover {
  cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-only {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

<link href="SCRIPT/Bootsrap/bootstrap-3.3.7-dist/css/bootstrap.css" rel="stylesheet" />
<link href="SCRIPT/Bootsrap/bootstrap-3.3.7-dist/css/bootstrap-theme.css" rel="stylesheet" />
<link href="CSS/site.css" rel="stylesheet" />

דודי,
 text,
texttext

Many thanks in advance!

A: I show you snippet just remove  position: absolute; from css where you write id #efi. and check it again


text:
Flora of Zimbabwe: Cultivated plants
Home > List of cultivated families > Rubiaceae > Ixora > coccinea
Ixora coccinea L.
Records: Display species records Map species using Google Maps
Notes: In cultivation this is a very variable species with many different cultivars from dwarf shrubs to large shrubs; corolla lobes broadly rounded (as in the photographs)or longer and pointed; sometimes flowers are not even red but yellow or orange.
Derivation of specific name:
Worldwide distribution: Native to Southern India and Sri Lanka
Bridson, D.M. & Verdcourt, B. (2003). Rubiaceae, Part 3 Flora Zambesiaca 5(3) Page 445.
Other sources of information about Ixora coccinea:
African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Ixora coccinea
Biodiversity Explorer (Biodiversity of southern Africa): Ixora coccinea
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Ixora coccinea
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Ixora coccinea
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Ixora coccinea
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Ixora coccinea
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Ixora coccinea
GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network): Ixora coccinea
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Ixora coccinea
Ispot Southern Africa: Ixora coccinea
JSTOR Plant Science: Ixora coccinea
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Ixora coccinea
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Ixora coccinea
The Plant List (version 1.1): Ixora coccinea
Tropicos: Ixora coccinea
Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. & Coates Palgrave, M. (2019). Flora of Zimbabwe: Cultivated Plants: Species information: Ixora coccinea.
https://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/cult/species.php?species_id=185700, retrieved 17 July 2019


KINKLESS NECKLACE: Imagine Knot-Free Necklaces and Jewelry. You Spend Hundreds of Dollars Collecting Sentimental Pieces That Get Tangled and Knotted. This Is The Perfect Solution For Fine Jewelry Necklace Carriers For Women and Men. Easy Magnetic Locks, Microfiber Jewelry Cleaning Cloth, Silver Polishing, and Travel Organization.
KINKLESS NECKLACE: Imagine Knot-Free Necklaces and Jewelry. You Spend Hundreds of Dollars Collecting Sentimental Pieces That Gets Tangled and Knotted. This Is The Perfect Solution For Fine Jewelry Necklace Carriers For Women and Men. Easy Magnetic Locks, Microfiber Jewelry Cleaning Cloth, Silver Polishing, and Travel Organization.
TARNISH-FREE CARRIER: Easily Wrap Your Necklace, Lock Magnetic Zipper, and You Are Set. Leave Your Necklace in the Tarnish-Free Case While Traveling, Storing Extra Jewelry, and Everyday Wear. Easily Clean With Outside of Polishing Cloth and Wear.
DEEP CLEANING: Our Premium Jewelry Cloth and Kinkless Carrier Contains Powerful Cleaning Ingredients. The Exterior Solution-Treated Cloth Removes Dirt and Tarnish Instantly. A Few Rubs With Outer Cloth Leaves Your Jewelry Shiny and Clean.
COMPLETE CLEANING CARRIER: Our Complete Carrier Set Includes Your Choice of Travel Sized Necklace or Jewelry Carriers That Offer Comprehensive Cleaning Solutions for Your Sterling Silver, Gold, Sentimental Pieces, and Unique Antiques Valuables.


text:
Explore the Beautiful and Zesty Zhangjiajie on Private Sightseeing Tours
Located in the west of Hunan Province is the beautiful city of Zhangjiajie which made its fame from the movie Avatar.
On private sightseeing tours of this city, see the picturesque scenery, major tourist attractions such as the National Forest Park and the Yangjiajie Nature Reserve. Famous for its limpid streams, precarious peaks, karst caves and dense forests, Zhangjiajie attracts millions of people every year.
Take an adventurous tour to visit the Tianmen mountain, where you can explore the limestone caves and walk across the worlds longest and highest glass bridge. Or go on a guided tour of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, where you can explore the beautiful landscape and all its beauty. Other great places to see include Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve and Suoxiyu Nature Reserve.
The 'Wulingyuan Scenic Area' is a famous natural heritage site that is located at the base of the mountainous regions of Zhangjiajie. 'Original Picture on Mountain and River of China' is one of its references and considered to be Mother Nature's Oxygen Bar. Read More...
Wander Through and Explore the Beautiful Yangjiajie Scenic Area on a Guided Tour
After Zhangjiajie, Yangjiajie is a newly found nature reserve in the northwestern part of Zhangjia, adjacent to Mountain Tianzi in the north. Locals and tourists alike flock here to explore this region. It is a good idea to take a guided tour as there are many attractions and can be confusing.
Again this is a city in China that has no shortage of adventure tours and thrills. Walking over the glass bridge is just one of the thrills, others include zip lining from a height, rock climbing the steepest mountain edges, dark cave explorations or interesting and mystical boat tours.
Top 10 Things to Do in Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
1 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park was recognised in 1982 and the first national forest park in China. It is a superb and just one component of Wulingyuan Natural Resort. On a guided tour, explore the fascinating 3000 pillar-like formations stretching out from the earth and all the peaks in their various forms. A perfect place for capturing good photographs, the Zhangjiajie National Parl vivid formations can be everywhere.
Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve
2 Tianzi Mountain is a terrific place to go on a sightseeing tour. It is a mountain reserve that lies on the highest point of the Golden Triangle. This natural and primaeval place is a magnet for people who like to go mountain climbing and adventure. The highest peak is 1262.5 metres and has an area of 67 square metres. A great way to see the mountain and surrounding landscape is by taking the cable car up to the top.
Yangjiajie Nature Reserve
3 After Zhangjiajie, Yangjiajie is a newly found nature reserve in the northwestern part of Zhangjia, adjacent to Mountain Tianzi in the north. Locals and tourists alike flock here to explore this region. It is a good idea to take a guided tour as there are many attractions and can be confusing. Some great attractions to see while here are Wusehua (flower in five colours), Vine King, Shuyaoshi (three trees are grown on a cliff).
Suoxi Valley
4 Located in the Northeastern province of China sits the fair land of Suoxi Valley. Due to its collecting waters, mountains and many attractions it makes this beautiful place a hotspot for tourists. To get the best out of your time here go on a sightseeing tour to explore the waterfalls, forests, and lakes. Venture in the limestone caves for some thrill seeking. Tourists are also lucky to see the many native animals in their habitat.
Yellow Dragon Cave
5 The Yellow Dragon Cave is a massive limestone cave. It has a length of 7,6 km and a height of 140 m. It was discovered by villagers in 1983 and opened to the public in 1984. It is said to be the most beautiful cave in all of China. Take a guided tour to explore this natural beauty. It is comprised of two wet stores and two drought stores, two underground rivers, four waterfalls, thirteen caverns and 10,000 stalactites and stalactites.
Baofeng Lake
6 The Baofeng Lake is a fantastic place to visit when in Zhangjiajie. It was formerly known as the Shijiayu Reservoir but was changed to Baofeng Lake when opened to tourists. It covers an area of 30 hectares and is 72 meters deep. Surrounded by mountains, Baofeng lake is filled by streams and is unpolluted. On a boat tour, you get to experience the peace, beauty and tranquillity of this amazing landscape.
Yuanjiajie
7 Take a sightseeing tour of the lovely landscape of Yuanjiajie, and you will not be disappointed. Surrounded by high summits that are divided into deep valleys, Yuanjiajie is a naturally formed platform mountain. Visitors come here to take in the scenery and capture great photography. There are fantastic views of the grotesque rocks and lesser peaks, each one that stands in its peculiar shape.
Ten Mile Natural Gallery
8 Located in the Suoxiigu Natural Reserve is the Zhangjiajie Ten-mile Natural Gallery. The Ten Mile Natural Gallery has a length of 5.8 km, peaks on both sides and stream flowing through it that forms its natural sculpture. Take a guided tour to experience the fascinating scenery, the quartz sandstone peaks, flowers and birds. Visitors can come and relax among the picturesque scenery daily.
Tianmen Mountain National Park
9 The newly developed Tianmen Mountain National Park is a major attraction for tourists, situated only 8 km from Zhangjiajie. Explore the many rare tree species, the primitive forest, medicinal herbs and the abundance of Fauna on a sightseeing tour. Also, visit the Tianmen Cave that is a natural water eroded cave with the highest elevation in the world. Enjoy climbing the cave walls or walking across the 100m long glass skywalk.
Zhangjiajie Glass Bottom Bridge
10 With a short distance from the Wulingyuan Scenic Area sits the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. It is a newly developed tourist destination that is famous for sightseeing tours. It has limpid streams, deep cliffs, cave and mirror like lakes. Here visitors get to see and walk the Zhangjiajie Glass Bottom Bridge that is the highest and longest glass bridge in China. It is built over a 300meter deep valley, great fun for thrill seekers.
Travel Tips for Zhangjiajie
Best Time To Visit Zhangjiajie
You can visit Zhangjiajie all year round however between the months April and October are the recommended months. It is the best time to see the major attractions on sightseeing tours as the weather is ideally suited. The next recommended months are October, November and December due to less rainfall at this time and less risk of typhoons. Avoid national holiday days as that is when it can be crowded and more expensive.
Typical Costs in Zhangjiajie
The costs when staying in Zhangjiajie is very reasonable in general. The majority of mid range hotels and restaurants have prices which to a European is very cheap. There are of course the high-end restaurants and hotels which are over priced but can get a way with it. If you are happy to go mid range, you can have a deliciously tasty meal for around US$6 and one night B&B in comfortable surroundings for US$35.
Know Before Visiting Zhangjiajie
Check well in advance of travelling to see if you need a visa when thinking of visiting China. The ideal way to see the area, sites and to get your bearings is by going on sightseeing tours early on during your stay. Stick to bottled as sometimes the tap water can cause an upset stomach but check that the cap is sealed before drinking. Never stray from your tour group and be careful of your possessions at all times.
Weather in Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie sits in the continental tropical monsoon climate zone. What this means s that Zhangjiajie has a temperate climate and temperatures rarely exceed 35 °C. It sees four distinct seasons with rainfall distributed fairly throughout the year. Known for its humidity, the annual average temperature is about 16 °C. July and August are the hot months with temperatures in the mid 30's. December and January are the coldest.
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Glass Bridge and Baofeng Lake Private Tour
Spend a full day to explore the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, challenge the world's longest glass bridge between 2 mountains and have a wonderful boat ride in Baofeng Lake.
8 hours Private Tour Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie Private Trip of Tianmen Mountain, Sky Walk and Tujia Custom Discovery
Spend a full day to experience the world's longest cable car to the top of Tianmen Mountain, enjoy the glass skywalk and the culture of the Tujia ethnic minority group.
Zhangjiajie Private Trip of Tianmen Mountain, Sky Walk and Glass Bridge
Take the world's longest cable car to the top of Tianmen Mountain, experience the Sky Walk, and challenge the world's longest glass bridge between 2 mountains.
Private Day Trip of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Glass Bridge
Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, hike onto Avatar Hallelujah Mountain, and challenge the world's longest and highest Glass Bridge in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon.


Keep your tea warm with this one-of-a-kind retro teapot cozy. The matching potholder completes this beautiful nostalgic tea party set. Perfect gift for yourself or someone you love.
I loved this red rose shabby chic fabric as soon as I saw it and I had to accent it with something special - tiny handmade taupe ruffles - which accent the hem of the cozy and edge the potholder.
This tea pot cozy is ready to ship worldwide via First Class Mail.