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During this time of heightened stress and anxiety, know that it's OK to reach out for help — and these resources will he
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Jessica Simpson's shocking tell-all memoir: 5 things we learned
The singer, 39, talks about the most intimate moments in her life including her marriage to Nick Lachey, sexual abuse she experienced during her childhood, and the pressure she felt to lose weight, which led her to use diet pills.
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Govt urges 'extreme caution' from young people after virus case linked to Costa party scene
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By Priya Gulraj Share
Gibraltarian youngsters are being urged to be "extremely cautious" when socialising this summer after the latest positive Covid-19 case in Gibraltar yesterday was linked to the party scene Marbella.
The Rock yesterday registered six active cases, with four residents and two visitors who tested positive for Covid-19. The overall number remained the same as the precious day because one resident had made a full recovery.
The latest case has been linked with socialising in the Costa del Sol, and the Government of Gibraltar said there has been more than one case linked to Marbella and nightclubs or bars and parties over the last few weeks.
The Director for Public Health, Dr Sohail Bhatti, tweeted: "Watch out! Cases rising along the Costa del Sol and Campo de Gibraltar. Andalusia in general, keep safe. Avoid bars, night clubs and parties for the next few weeks. Pass it on. Our positive linked with Marbella already here."
Although the Government would not comment on individual cases, it said: "Our normal process for positive cases is that they self-isolate for ten days but they may be tested again if there is a clinical indication or if they are going back into a particularly high risk setting."
"The Government would urge everyone to be extremely cautious at this time as the number of cases is increasing in Andalusia, especially along the Costa del Sol and the Campo areas."
"Young people in particular could bring the virus into Gibraltar when they are pre-symptomatic and spread to their grandparents."
"Let us not waste all the hard work of February, March, April and May in an ephemeral moment of August partying."
The latest case brings the total number of confirmed cases to 190 on the Rock.
At present there are nine results pending while a total of 94 individuals are self-isolating.
A total of 23,063 tests have been carried out and 184 people in Gibraltar have made a full recovery.
ADVICE FROM WHO
The World Health Organisation said more and more younger people are becoming infected with Covid-19 than before, as a result of an increase in socialising during the summer months in this part of the world.
The Government said this trend is clearly present in Spain where young people make up an ever-increasing proportion of infections.
"The Government wishes to stress to everyone that they should take extra care when socialising, particularly in Spain as the threat from the pandemic is still with us," the Government said in a statement.
"It is essential to adhere to the rules in Gibraltar and the rules in Spain, depending where you are, and to bear in mind that such rules are not the same."
In Gibraltar gatherings of more than 20 people remain illegal while restaurants can only accommodate a maximum of 10 people on one table.
"The evidence from the Campo and the Costa clearly suggests that the virus is being spread at parties, barbeques, family gatherings and especially in nightclubs," the Government said, adding that a Marbella nightclub, Olivia Valere, had to be closed down by authorities after several of its staff contracted coronavirus.
"On this evidence it seems to be a younger demographic who are passing the virus from one to another so the message for our young people is clearly that parties are active breeding grounds for Covid-19," the Government added.
"There is a serious risk that a youngster at a party can pick up the virus and then return home and infect others, including parents or grandparents."
"This can cause serious illness or even death to themselves or their loved ones."
"The Government wishes to stress to everyone, but particularly to our young people, that they should take great care when socialising, both here and in Spain."
"It is more important than ever to obey the law and to stick to the rules.
COVID IN ANDALUSIA
Meanwhile the Campo registered five new cases of Covid-19 yesterday, bringing the total number of active cases of 37 cases in the area.
The Campo is currently investigating two clusters of the virus, with 18 people having contracted the virus in one cluster, and another affecting nine individuals.
Across Andalusia, there are a total of there were 316 new confirmed cases across the region.
This comes as the Junta imposed stricter rules on those catering to the evening trade after it said the latest Covid-19 outbreaks are being traced to young people partying.
Nightclubs in the region are now required to keep a record of everyone entering while bars, clubs and restaurants can only have 12 people at a table.
In addition to logging personal details, nightclubs in Andalusia have other restrictions imposed by the Junta.
They are only allowed to operate at 40% of their capacity, standing at bars is not allowed and dancing has been banned. In addition, they must shut by 5am.
For pubs and bars, capacity has been reduced to 60% and a curfew of 3am has been imposed.
But these stricter measures have been contested by nightclub and bar owners.
The Andalusian Federation of Event Halls and Nightclubs told the Europa Press it fears this decision by the Junta will be financially detrimental to its owners.
The business owners claim only 6.2% of new Covid-19 cases "can be attributed to nightlife".
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Biodiversity workshop held on the Rock
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PLAS aims to provide a forum for exploring and evaluating ideas on the use of programming language and program analysis techniques to improve the security of software systems. Strongly encouraged are proposals of new, speculative ideas, evaluations of new or known techniques in practical settings, and discussions of emerging threats and important problems. We are especially interested in position papers that are radical, forward-looking, and likely to lead to lively and insightful discussions that will influence future research that lies at the intersection of programming languages and security.
We invite both full papers and short papers. For short papers we especially encourage the submission of position papers that are likely to generate lively discussion.
Full papers should be at most 11 pages long, plus as many pages as needed for references and appendices. Papers in this category are expected to have relatively mature content. Full paper presentations will be 25 minutes each.
Short papers should be at most 5 pages long, plus as many pages as needed for references. Papers that present radical, open-ended and forward-looking ideas are particularly welcome in this category, as are papers presenting preliminary and exploratory work. Authors submitting papers in this category must prepend the phrase "Short Paper:" to the title of the submitted paper. Short paper presentations will be 15 minutes each.
Submissions should be PDF documents typeset in the ACM proceedings format using 10pt fonts. We recommend using the SIGPLAN-approved template.
Both full and short papers must describe work not published in other refereed venues (see the SIGPLAN republication policy for more details). Accepted papers will appear in workshop proceedings, which will be distributed to the workshop participants and be available in the ACM Digital Library.
All papers must be submitted via the Web submission form.
All camera-ready papers must be prepared according to and submitted via the publisher web site. Note that all papers have a hard page limit.
Thanks to generous support from our sponsors, student attendees of PLAS 2016 can apply for a travel grant. To be eligible for a travel grant, the applicant must be a full-time student. The applicant need not present a paper at PLAS, but must register for, and attend the workshop. The applicant may, in addition, apply for CCS travel grants.
Travel grants can be used towards expenses on PLAS registration, travel, and accommodation. All reimbursements will be processed by ACM. Please note that original receipts will be needed for reimbursement and email the chairs for any clarifications.
PLAS is an academic workshop that brings together some of the brightest minds working on the intersection of programming languages and security. In previous years, PLAS was co-located with top programming languages conferences; this year, PLAS is co-located with a top security conference (CCS). As such, we anticipate participants from top universities all over the world with broad interests in security and programming languages.
If you are looking to expose your company's brand, logo, and messages to the world's leading researchers on security and programming languages (and potential future employees), PLAS is a great place to start. Your support will allow us to offer travel grants and reduced registration fees to students and underrepresented groups.
We offer several support levels for your consideration. Please contact the chairs at plas2016-chairs@programming.systems for more information on how your organization can participate or with any questions and requests (e.g., if you would like a custom sponsorship level).


The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia provided a venue for the retreat session of the IPA CIS Permanent Commission on Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment. The meeting brought together the representatives of the parliaments of the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation, Deputies of Secretary General of the IPA CIS Council: Plenipotentiary Representative of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Ayk Chilingaryan, Plenipotentiary Representative of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic Nurbek Satvaldiev (delegated authority), as well as invited experts from the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation.
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Eduard Sharmazanov delivered a welcome address.
The session approved the draft Model Law on Identification, Registration and Traceability of Farm Animals, Identification and Traceability of Animal Derived Materials.
The participants discussed the draft Model Laws on Assessment of Environmental Damage, on Ecotourism and the concepts of the Recommendations on the Organization of National Centers of Environmental Safety and Recommendations on Environmental Policy-Making.
In addition, the members were informed on the results of the activity of the Commission in 2017 and on the development of the legislation of the Republic of Armenia in the field of agriculture, natural resources and the environment and the implementation of the model laws adopted by the IPA CIS on the initiative of the Commission.


No matter how beautiful your town centre is, or the excellence and variety of the visitor and shopping offer, if it's strewn with litter, that is what people will remember. First impressions count. Here are just a few ideas to help tackle this persistent problem. For more ideas check out Keep Britain Tidy.
Cigarette ends are litter and it is a finable offence to drop one on the ground or road. To support the smokers who cluster outside buildings to be tidy and avoid risking a fine, cigarette bins can be useful. Most cigarette bins are small in size and can be wall mounted, meaning they are discrete and do not act as an eyesore. They are fairly cheap to obtain (a standard wall mountable cigarette bin costs in the region of £100+mounting), and they will provide years of service thanks to their fire-proof metal construction. Some local partnerships bulk purchase cigarette bins for their members to help keep the price down and the area tidy. Don't forget that each bin will need to be emptied regularly, so make sure the relevant building occupants take responsibility for this, or it can defeat the purpose of having them.
Another tip for reducing cigarette end litter with the added advantage of fire prevention is to ensure that the main litter bins in your town centre have a stub out plate on the top to deter smokers from dropping cigarette ends in the bin whilst still lit.
If litter is a big problem in your town centre, it may be worth considering employing litter wardens. Whilst this type of scheme is generally suited to larger places, smaller areas may find scope for incorporating aspects of the job into existing employee roles. The litter warden patrols the streets, ensuring that both the public and businesses are disposing of waste responsibly. If anyone is caught breaking the law, fixed penalty notices can be issued – in addition, the presence of litter wardens represents a key deterrent for people who drop litter or illegally dump.
Recycling is becoming a part of the daily routine for many people, largely due to the rapidly increasing costs, both environmental and financial, of throwing everything into landfill. The installation of 'On-the-Go' recycling bins and zones, designed for post-consumer waste can help to instil good habits, reduce costs to the local taxpayer, reduce detrimental environmental impact, and contribute to an image of your town centre as clean, attractive and environmentally friendly. Although there are costs to installing new bins and recycling zones, service costs associated with traditional landfill activities can be reduced as a result. Most waste collection services are now geared up to collect separated waste in specially adapted vehicles, and the separated plastic, paper, glass, tins, and food waste have a bulk re-sale value. Work with waste management companies and the local authority to ensure that your town centre has multi-hole bins installed and at least one recycling centre to minimise the waste going into landfill.


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Netball franchise is huge boost for women's sport in Leeds
Posted on 5th June 2019 by Leanne Flynn
Women's sport in the Leeds has received a huge boost with the announcement that the city will once again host a team in the Vitality Netball Superleague after Leeds Rhinos Netball were granted a license from 2021 to join the competition. The Vitality Netball Superleague is the UK's top level, elite netball competition featuring ten teams from England, Wales and Scotland and has gone from strength to strength with average match day attendance and TV audiences growing year on year. Over 5,500 fans filled the Copper Box Arena in London, for this year's Grand Final. The regular season runs from January to May, culminating in Semi-Finals and a Grand Final to determine the league champions. Leeds Rhinos Netball was launched in 2017 with the ambition to secure a Super League franchise. In 2018, it was awarded the England Netball Pathway for Yorkshire and entered an U19 team into the national league, with approximately 180 athletes involved in their Academy programme and a further 200 across their community programme. Mark Evans, chair of VNSL Board, said, "Leeds Rhinos Netball submitted a very strong and comprehensive bid across all areas, we are delighted to have such a strong and established brand on board as we strive to professionalise and commercialise the game at club level. "2021 is not that far ahead and it will give the Rhinos vital time to prepare to mount a strong challenge from the outset. I am delighted that Leeds and Yorkshire will soon have elite club netball back on its doorstep team able to inspire and excite the growing number of netball fans from all over the region." Netball is one of the country's biggest growing sports, with record numbers of participants playing the game. In 2018 the England Roses snatched the Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Games, which has inspired more players to get involved, with around 286,000 people now participating in the sport, with a 44% increase in participation at grass roots level in the last year. Since it launched, Leeds Rhinos Netball, which is self funded, has delivered training hubs, camps and workshops under the guidance of Director of Netball, Anna Carter, and this year their Under-19s team came fourth in their first ever season in the National League and the Rhinos' Netball Academy now has approximately 180 athletes involved. Commenting on the news that Leeds Rhinos Netball had been granted a Superleague franchise form 2020, Carter said, "We are delighted with this news. It follows lots of hard work from a lot of people delivering our programmes and working on the application. "Superleague is the icing on the cake and we can't wait to play our part in the competition. We know that the time will fly by and the lead in will give us an opportunity to plan well for a successful entry into the league. Thank you to everyone who has helped." Leeds Rhinos Netball is part of the Leeds Rhinos sporting family which incorporates the mens, women's and Wheelchair Rugby League teams and now the netball side. Gary Hetherington, chief executive of Leeds Rhinos said, "We're delighted with what Leeds Rhinos Netball is delivering. We launched in 2017 with two clear aims – to deliver some great netball programmes and to secure a Superleague place. The growth in the programmes is incredible and down the hard work and dedication of the Leeds Rhinos Netball team, the majority of whom are passionate volunteers. "There is a lot of synergy between our sports with the strength of Rugby League and Netball coming from the grassroots of the game. Through the work of the Leeds Rhinos Foundation we are able to use sport to inspire people, young and old, to get active and involved in sport and having netball as part of that offering is a major boost to the opportunities we can offer. "This news is well timed, building on that success and giving Leeds Rhinos Netball time to plan towards the first Superleague game in 18 months' time. In Anna Carter, the club has an outstanding coach and sport administrator and it has been great to see her as part of the Leeds Rhinos family sharing ideas and best practise models with all our coaching staff." Leeds Rhinos Netball will play their home games at a range of venues, including Leeds Beckett University, Sheffield EIS, and the First Direct Arena, with the ambition for a new indoor venue in the medium term in the city of Leeds. Peter Mackreth, Dean of Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University, said, "This is great news for the Rhinos, for the city and beyond, and for universities. Here at Beckett, we are really looking forward to extending our partnership with Rhinos and supporting the netball. It is also great for schools and community netball to have local role models to aspire to and great games to watch. Having elite level sport in Leeds is a great attraction for potential students across the country and overseas and we would like to congratulate Leeds Rhinos Netball on gaining their place in the Vitality Superleague." Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council, said, "This is great news for women's sport, the city needs top flight squads and players to drive participation and spectating. I know that Leeds Rhinos Netball have worked hard to secure this and we will be working with Rhinos on an indoor venue." Leeds Rhinos Netball will play their first game in the early part of 2021. In the meantime, they will continue to compete in age group national competitions and run a quality pathway, as well as extensive Hub programmes right across Yorkshire, and also deliver coach development. This summer Netball is set to take centre stage once again with the Liverpool hosting the World Cup as England aim to build on their Commonwealth Games Gold medal. For more information on Leeds Rhinos Netball visit www.leedsrhinosnetball.net
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Marine Protected Areas Network Reclassification of the Regional Network of Protected Areas of the Azores Region, based on the application of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (UICN) nomenclature. Production of the Legal Statutes that create the Natural Parks of Island and the Azorean Marine Park.
Azores Marine Park This is the most recent effort towards establishing a Portuguese legal entity for consolidating and creating a coherent Azorean network of offshore marine protected areas (MPAs). The proposal included seven existing designated MPAs: four offshore habitats located within the Azorean Economic Exclusive Zone (EEZ; Banco Dom João de Castro seamount, Sedlo seamount, Lucky Strike hydrothermal vent field and Menez Gwen hydrothermal vent field), one located beyond the Azorean EEZ (Rainbow hydrothermal vent field), and two Marine Important Bird Areas (North of Corvo Offshore, and North of Corvo and Faial Offshore).
SMARTPARKS The core objective of this Project is the conceptual development of a planning and management system for protected areas in small islands taking into account the specificities of insular ecosystems, correcting or perfecting any insufficiencies or failures of traditional planning systems.
Reclassification of the Regional Network of Protected Areas of the Azores Region, based on the application of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (UICN) classification. Production of the Legal Statutes that create the Island Natural Parks.
A marine park to create a coherent Azorean network of offshore MPAs was proposed. The proposal consolidated offshore MPAs nominated by conservation agencies. Site-specific legal guidelines (IUCN-adapted) for MPAs were proposed. Public compliance is more achievable with the park being a Portuguese legal entity. The park will likely extend its spatial limit to include future new high seas MPAs.
This Project aims to be a regulatory solution for Licensing the access to Natural Resources for scientific purposes and the adoption of the Nagoya Protocol.
The core objective of this Project is the conceptual development of a planning and management system for protected areas in small islands taking into account the specificities of insular ecosystems, correcting or perfecting any insufficiencies or failures of traditional planning systems.


NAPA, Ca — Until lately, many premium publishers had frowned on the rise of automated online ad buying that they feared drove down the cost of their ad space. Now the likes of News Corp and New York Times are themselves launching programmatic sales operations.
Online video tech firm SpotXchange's CEO Mike Shehan tells Beet.TV such moves are being provoked by newly empowered advertisers on the buy side.
"Through RTB and programmatic, buyers started to see the value of having a little more control on their side … to control what ad is served to whom at what frequency," he says in this video interview at the TubeMogul University customer retreat.
Find more of Beet.TV's coverage of the TubeMogul event here.


Hello!. Thanksgiving is a holiday we love to celebrate it with close family and friends. As I mentioned in how to wear a shirt dress in fall blog post, We will be hosting Thanksgiving dinner at our house. Between stuffing the turkey and get the house ready, I barely have time for myself to get ready before the guests arrive. Therefore, I love to plan my whole look ahead of time. Of course, this includes how I will be styling my hair. Thus, today I have a lazy hairstyle to do at home for Thanksgiving dinner; not one but three. One of these hairstyles will be my hair look. And you will be the judge.
Let's get real here. This low rolled updo hairstyle will look like you have spent hours getting this hair look while in fact, it will take a few minutes to get it done. Additionally, the low rolled updo hairstyle is a hair look for any hair length-from shoulder length and shorter to bra strap length and longer. You can make it even chic with hair accessories or make it messy for a casual day out. What you need to accomplish this look is an elastic band, a handful of bobby pins and hair accessory (optional).
Begin by pulling your hair back for a loose low ponytail. Then secure it with a ponytail.
Now part your hair above the hair tie creating a hole. Next, pull ponytail up and through into a topsy. You can repeat this step few time if you like the twisted look. I just did it once since I have so many short layers and my hair kept falling apart.
Pull off your twisted hair to create more volume for your topsy (optional).
Depending on the length of your hair, You are going to use two to four fingers to roll your hair up to the top till you run out of the ponytail and then start pin it in place. At this point, my hair didn't corporate with how many short layers I have right now. Thus, I rolled it up once and pinned it to the base. Then, the left hair, I rolled it under and around the updo. Next, I started to hide the extra short hair inside my rolled hair. Basically, You just keep hiding the short hair till you have the desired look. The point is you can never go wrong with this look. Just pin everything in place the way you like it.
For extra flair for this special occasion, I decided to use hair accessory, it is just a glamorous pearl and gold hairpin I used previously in my fishtail braid look. I just drop it right above the low rolled updo. You can use any hairpin you have or skip it.
Voila! This hairstyle looks sophisticated to the eye yet it is super easy and quick lazy look.
I have been wanting to do this hair look since I did the half bun half down bun in my retro hairstyles for long and short hair blog post. This is a quick easy and chic way to disguise dirty hair and keep your locks up and out of the way as you will spend your time enjoying the delicious food. French braid can look less lazy and more glamorous and chic. I love it that you can achieve this look no matter what's your hair length. all you need is a comb, hair pins, elastic bands (two), and curling iron ( optional, I skipped this step and went with my natural wave).
Begin by sectioning off the top section of hair for your braid; Create two parts from the corner of the forehead back to the crown. At this point, You can either clip the side hair with bobby pins or use clip to get the hair away.
Now take the top section to braid it. You will start by dividing a small section from the top section near the forehead into three sections then add a hair from both sides to your strand that you are crossing over to create a french braid. Keep doing this process until you reach the back of the crown. You can learn how to french braid in here.
Now you can either tie the hair and create your bun or continue braiding as normal three-strand braid. Then, secure it with a band and wrap it around to create your bun. Finally, secure all unneeded hair with bobby pins.
Here you go friends, You just created your lazy chic hairstyle that will stay away from your face all day.
Here is a lazy hairstyle you will love. Whether you have short, medium, or long hair, you can rock this side braid half updo hairstyle. In fact,I have short layers from the front and I found this hairstyle convenient to get some of my hair away. Further, the hairstyle is great and super easy to create for both formal and casual event. What you need is an elastic band, hair clip and bobby pin to keep braid in place (optional).
Start by partying the hair the way you like it. I part my hair to the left.
Pick up a section of hair from one of the sides. I picked a section from my right side. Then divide it into three section and braid it by again adding hair from both sides till you have no hair to braid. Secure it with elastic hair.
Then take the braid to the back of your hair and take some hair from the other side (right side for me) and clip it with a hair clip to create your half up look. secure fly hair or braid with bobby pins.
Here, my friends, You have created a polished lazy hairstyle that will take eyes all night. If you haven't noticed, I created a similar hair look but with two side braids in braided half up half down hairstyle blog post.
Last but not least, Now you know my lazy hairstyle to do at home. What's your favorite lazy hairstyle to do at home? Which one do you think I should go to? Let me know in the comment below or post a picture of your recreation tagging Chez_rama on Instagram and do not forget to follow me here so I can reshare it.
Finally, I would love to feature my blogger friend Anna Shirley who recreated my faux bob hairstyle. This hairstyle looks so chic and sophisticated with her outfit. The white and black drop with a hairstyle gave me the 60's vibe. So, don't forget to check her blog and say hi.
No hair is a basic hair!
Great tips!I really could use tips to wear my hair up!
Those are some really cute hairstyles… and they're a little more unique than some I've seen. I've got to start putting my hair up more.
Thank you Maria, I am glad you enjoy these hairstyles. I love to have different easy hairstyles that I can do at home.
Thank you Anna for recreating the bob hairstyle. I love it on you and I am so happy you recreated it.
Thanks Jessica, I am glad you find them useful.
Emma! Thank you I am glad you do. I know how it feels. That's why I am all for easy hairstyles. I do not have the patience always to style my hair with a sophisticated look. All my hairstyle are on point and easy to replicate while looking sophisticated and chic.


On this Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hiking tour you will hike from the North rim to the South rim and stay at famous Phantom Ranch, the only lodging at the bottom of the canyon! Our 3-day Rim to Rim trip begins with a night of comfortable camping before descending along North Kaibab Trail. You'll carry only a daypack with the clothes you'll need and your water, tonight we stay at comfortably rustic Phantom Ranch. Experience this Grand Canyon treasure while getting to know fellow hikers over a cold beer and a hot dinner in Phantom Ranch's canteen. Relax and soak your feet in the Colorado River to prepare yourself for tomorrow's hike out along the famous Bright Angel Trail.
The Rim to Rim hike is 24 miles of trail magic and breathtaking views over 3 days, and your guide will lead you each step of the way. Hiking across the canyon in the summer requires an extra level of care and our hikes typically begin with an alpine start to get ahead of the heat. Accidental bonus of summer hiking? There's nothing quite like a sunrise in the canyon. This classic Rim to Rim hiking trip is fun, adventurous, challenging, and sure to create one-of-a-kind lasting memories.
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Hike Grand Canyon Rim to Rim over three days from the North to the South Rim.
Carrying only day-packs, we begin on the North Rim of Grand Canyon and hike down North Kaibab trail to spend one night at world famous Phantom Ranch located in the bottom of the canyon. After a restful night staying in the dormitories at Phantom Ranch, we will make the long hike to the South Rim along the classic Bright Angel Trail. Join us on one of most desirable, and the most challenging, Grand Canyon hiking tours in the world. This is a strenuous trip for which we require a written letter of approval from your doctor.
Trip End: Finishes in Scottsdale, AZ between 7-8pm on Day 3.
8:00am – Today we shuttle from Scottsdale/Phoenix to the Grand Canyon North Rim with some interesting stops along the way. We break at Cameron Indian Trading Post. Established in 1916, it is a famous showplace for fine Native American and Southwestern art, as well as a perfect lunch spot. Then we'll explore Navajo Bridge, just downstream from Lee's Ferry which is the launch point for Grand Canyon rafting trips on the mighty Colorado River. Day's end will find us setting up camp on the North Rim and enjoying a sunset stroll to stretch the legs before dinner in this spectacular setting.
Get ready for a challenging trek into the heart of the canyon! Today's descent is 14 miles and 5,700 feet into the grandest of canyons! On today's trek we traverse through nearly every biological life zone in North America and can experience drastic temperature and weather changes. As we drop from the alpine to the desert, each step takes us thousands of years back in geologic time through ancient oceans, deserts, lakes and swamps. With mind-blowing vistas, fascinating trail design and workmanship, 100-foot tall waterfalls, and green spring-fed oases, the North Kaibab Trail is a national treasure. The end of our hike brings us to Phantom Ranch, nestled on the banks of Bright Angel Creek not far from its confluence with the Colorado River. Phantom Ranch was originally founded in 1903 as a hunting camp and named by Mary Jane Colter after nearby Phantom Creek.
Heat Protocol: Today's challenging 14 mile descent will begin with an "alpine start." The exact timing will be at the discretion of the guide, but hikers can expect to eat breakfast and begin hiking well before sunrise. There is a certain allure to these early summer mornings. Grand Canyon's North Rim is extremely remote which means there is very little light pollution and incredibly dark skies and bright stars! As the morning approaches, you'll witness the canyon awaken and have the rare treat of experiencing your first canyon sunrise deep within the backcountry. Arriving at Phantom Ranch at an early hour allows for more time to relax in the inner canyon, soaking your feet in the Colorado River or enjoying a cold beer at the Canteen.
Today we are up before the sun and ready to conquer the canyon. We will complete our rim to rim with an ascent up the Bright Angel Trail, a classic Grand Canyon trek! After crossing the Colorado River, the trail snakes its way up and out of the inner gorge to Indian Gardens, a welcome oasis. Here, we refuel and refill with water before tackling the steep ascent up Jacob's Ladder through the Redwall layer. While always a tremendous challenge, your guides will provide you with helpful hints, strategies, and techniques to keep you excited and energized along the way. With proper preparation, hydration, and diet, the entire group will soon be high-fiving and hugging on the rim. We will celebrate our accomplishment and enjoy some free time to check out the many shops and museums at the South Rim Village. We will make a stop in Flagstaff for dinner, before continuing on to Scottsdale/Phoenix. We will return between 7:00pm‐8:00pm.
Heat Protocol: As on your descent into the canyon, it will be extremely important to begin today before the sun is up. Hiking out of Grand Canyon is extremely challenging so your guide will be very conscientious of your water consumption and exertion as the temperatures rise. The hike along Bright Angel trail boasts the welcome oasis of Indian Garden approximately halfway through your hike. Depending on the day's temperatures, group fitness and comfort levels, it is possible your guide may require an afternoon siesta at Indian Garden to wait out the hottest part of the day in the shade before continuing on to your destination at the Rim. Here you can relax beneath shady cottonwood trees and soak your feet in Garden Creek. We encourage you to take a load off and appreciate these extra moments beneath the bustle of the Canyon Rim.
In the canyon we stay in the Phantom Ranch dormitories. These are gender-segregated rooms with comfortable bunks for 12 people. You may wish to bring earplugs for optimal sleep.


Please read this completely before you begin. Oscar the CNC guy suggests you use Blue Loctite on the barback screws for insurance. Should take about 20 minutes.(You'll get a set of these instructions when you order. Also available to download in PDF here.
Props to Paul Longo who helped me with a few details here. Thanks Paul!
2. If you haven't already raised your bars on the fork tubes like I did, remove the wire circlip that holds the bars on. Put the circlip in your parts drawer.
3. Loosen the socket cap screws completely and remove the comfort bars on one side from the fork tubes. Place it on some padding (like a blanket) on top of the fuel tank to avoid scratches. Clean the surfaces of the fork tubes to remove any dirt, grease and oil..
4. Turn your forks all the way to the steering lock on the side you are installing a barback for clearance and slack. Remove the bars and slip the barback male post into the comfort bars female clamp on, snug the clamp bolt slightly, just enough so that they don't pull off and you can still adjust them.
5. Mount the entire handlebar/barback onto the fork tube. You'll find this is much easier than trying to mount the barbacks first and then stretching your wires and cables to get the comfort bars onto the barback's post. Repeat steps 1-5 on the other side.
6. Line up the barbacks onto the fork tubes. This is a very snug fit, so be patient. Make sure your barback screws are completely loose. The back may want to "rock" onto the post. This is fine, but try to level it with a tap on the top surface. A mild whack with the heel of your hand or a mallet will help slip the barbacks in place on the fork tubes. Once you have the barbacks all the way down on the tubes, adjust them so that they are pointing straight ahead (parallel) and snug down the clamp screws just enough to keep them in position. Partially tighten clamp bolts on the bars to allow adjustment. There is some limitation of rotation where the banjo bolt will make contact with the rightside barback. Adjust both sides evenly and accordingly.
Note: You'll see that the positioning tab on the comfort bars will touch where it meets the barback top surface, and the bottom of the barback also might make some contact with the tapered fork tube cap.
The positioning tab acts like an alignment indicator. For those of you who are adept, some filing and re-fitting could be done for a more custom fit. A fair amount of machining/filing on the comfort bar would be required to do this.
Personally, I'm O.K. with the way it works.
7. Alignment: Most people like to align the bar backs parallel and symmetrical, tighten, and then adjust the comfort bars to suit. However, the barbacks have some concentric adjustment on the fork tube axis as well as the handlebar axis. Use your own discretion and adjust the set-up to fit your ergos best. Adjust the barbacks and comfort bars to clear the fuel tank at full steering lock in both directions.
*If necessary, VERY slightly loosen the hydraulic banjo bolts at the clutch and/or brake master cylinder and rotate the line just enough to clear the left barback, then re-tighten the banjo bolt. (*This from Paul, I haven't tried or needed to do this.).
8. Check wiring harnesses and hydraulic lines for possible points of abrasion and for adequate slack at full steering lock. Re-install new cable ties where necessary.
9. Tightening: Of course you want the barbacks tight enough so they don't rotate. Per Paul's instructions, it's suggested that the torque on the barback screws 12-15 ft-lbs. Since you have 2 socket screws per clamp, you'll want to alter tightening of each screw until the clamp is good and snug.
(Check the BMW shop manual for the handlebars and tripleclamps). Careful with that wrench Eugene! I had one guy twist the heads of the screws…that's too tight! ;) But the billet and threads will take it.
Torque at your own judgment. I tightened mine down so they don't move without a really good whack on the bars. I'll suggest here that you tighten them down more than that.
When in doubt, use a torque wrench (you do have a torque wrench don't you?!).
I'd say that <18ft-lbs would be about max.
I ordered the 2 brake-line set from Spiegler 3-1/2 inches longer than stock and the fit perfectly. Also, on some of the BMWs the right front brake caliper has a fitting with a grub screw in it instead of a brake bleeder screw. I didn't notice this until I started to put the new line on. So, the project stopped until I got the bleeder. I bought it a local auto parts store. It is a M 10 -1.5.
The torque specified for the 6 mm clamping screws on the bar backs (25 n-m) is WAAAY to much for the screws. That torque is for the larger screws on the handle bar clamps. No wonder the instructions with the bar backs said to be careful with the torque wrench! The correct torque is 8 n-m. I torqued mine to 9 n-m and have had no problem with them slipping.
One thing I am proud of, is these barbacks don't spoil the looks of the R1100S, You have to look real close to notice that there's much changed to the factory comfort bars. Gee, it's a subtle mod! Installation instructions here.
It's all about how you're body fits to the bike.
THE RAPID DOG NAME AND LOGO ART ARE TRADEMARKS ...SO DON'T BE A RIP-OFF JERK OR I'LL COME LOOKIN' FOR YA!


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As the end fastly approaches (of the year I mean)
Lot's of changes and endings for many, the cosmos has provided some stellar moments and some downright fuckery.
It's been a mixed year for me.
Chiron return ..Tick done
Traveled …hell yeah
Went to the depths and went to the motherfucking cosmos
Like I said mixed!
How's your year been? Betcha there is gold in there mixed with some shitful moments? Hmmm
The most important key I got from this year, just recently occurred.
Those of you who read my blog, know my feelings and apathy towards the New age and spiritual bastardry I feel on a cellular level.
I know it, I feel it and could never explain it deeply enough as to why it affected me so much. This has been going on for years.
The concepts of corporate spirituality left me cold and angry
I wanted nothing to do with it, it made me retreat and embarrassed to even call myself spiritual.
I withdrew, because I couldn't play there, it insulted my soul daily.
I know that sounds extreme. But it's how I felt and it made me miserable.
Then I would back track and think I'm too harsh and too judgey
Surely it's great that spirituality is available for the masses, isn't it?
Isn't it?
Well yes and no , because it's become a land of entitled, over bearing fucking experts, entrepreneur's, marketing gurus, mentors and corporate upselling of brands.
The terminology and brainwashing tactics that are used under the umbrella term "spirituality"
Mortifies me.
This is a ongoing conversation between me and my tribe of people l I trust. We all feel the same way.
We finally named it for what it is and I can't tell you enough the relief we feel.
We've given it a name that we understand, to all of the above frustrations.
Thankyou Julia xxx
I now know what I'm dealing with. Before I named it, it was a whole ideology, too vast to nail down. With one singular name I understand and it has no power anymore.
I need to fully feel and understand the depths of a idealogy to let it go, but let me tell you this one was a slippery sucker.
It's so masked with latent bullshit, there's a mine field to navigate to get to the truth and agenda behind it.
This might sound like sour grapes to some. Don't care, if they spread their agenda, thinly masked as spirituality. I think I can speak my truth which is my agenda.
I'm not here to be a star of the corporate world and look good on social media
I just want people to know what and who I am, no pretense
No glam shots, No fluffy terminology, A sweary bitch with intent to do some fab healings for people that want it.
My force is strong with animal medicine, and I've been known to do a rippa tarot reading or two.
I make witches mirrors and work with wings, bones and skins
I've just recently asked for some new testimonials…Which was hard, but I reckon other people can explain or give a true account of how they feel, way better than me. The last time I updated it was 2014….that's how much it did my head in!
I've updated the website and I can finally say that it's the first time I've ever felt proud of my website. I feel it's finally a accurate reflection
Because I bought the lie too, and left stuff there that I thought you had to have.
I'm under no illusion that the web and social media are the way people find you to see what you offer, I get it. So have given in to use my webpage as that platform.
Mostly for me it's still word of mouth, thank the gods. However, if I have to play online, the website needs to be clear and honest for me to truly embrace it.
There is a fine line between self promotion and agenda, If I slip you all have permission to smack me in the fucking head.
Phew that was biggie!
I just wanna say to those that feel the same way, have faith in yourself, find your tribe( if you need it) and be so honest with your practice that its blinding. Name what shits you with the world and feel free, you are under no obligation to swallow shit in whatever form it comes.
All we can do is be true to ourselves, and when you're not that's when you feel it..the sadness and melancholy.
There are no rules with spirituality, no one has the right to tell you how to be. You are you.
If you're a freak, fly the flag.
I just want to thank my tribe of weird ass bitches and I am truly grateful for all the insights we share to unfuck ourselves from the bullshit world we find ourselves in.
You motherfuckers of badassery know who you are xxx
I hope everyone has a splendid and safe end of the year celebrations, whatever your practice.
That's me signing off till next year,
Bec
Happy New Day
As we enter 2017 and leave the 2016 behind , thoughts of whata shit year come to mind for many people
2016 was a completion year, in numerology it was a 9 year. 2017 is a 1 year , a new beginning year , so to speak.
The theory is what you have learnt over the past 9 year cycle , you can now put into practice.
So ? What have you learnt?
As I reflect back, this energy for me personally, has been around since 2011 niggling and preparing for the 9 year.
Everything I have learnt and still am learning was exposed in 2016. Nowhere to hide anymore. Shit was reflected back at a defcon 10 level
Some of my most epic moments I have 2016 to thank for.
Whilst I was amongst it, it was hard, at times kicking and screaming like a banshee but in the process of going deep, 2016 allowed me that.
Massive clearing and unfucking moments.
I'm still not clear what the next step is in my journey, but I have a better idea: no regrets
The uncertainty has dissolved and am open to whatever may come as a gift of the number 1.
I reckon we have all put in the hard yards and cosmically the power of 1 is already working
So 2016 fuck you/ thankyou very much from the bottom of my gracious and humble heart for the lessons you bestowed on me.
Hail and welcome 2017


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Q: How to convert (re-wrap) Transport Stream to MPEG-4 container in iOS app? I have a live stream in .ts format, containing AAC audio and H.264 video. I want to play it on iOS devices. I tried to use a movie player based on FFmpeg to decode and play video, but the audio was lagging.
Can I rewrap this Transport Stream to an MPEG-4 container to play on iOS devices – without converting it server-side?
The server returns me a URL of the .ts live stream and my goal is to play this stream on iOS devices without an .m3u8 playlist because I can't get it from the server.

A: To just re-mux without transcoding you can use: ffmpeg -i input.ts -acodec copy -vcodec copy out.mp4

A: I used ffmpeg -i input.ts -acodec copy -vcodec copy out.mp4 and conversion failed.
I then used -bsf:a aac_adtstoasc flag & conversion passed, with 'Non-monotonous DTS' errors, resulting in incorrect timestamps in output file.
The out.mp4 file plays well, but when I extract audio from it, the length of audio is different to that of the video.
If I use the extracted audio to replace that one in original file, the audio in resulting video file is out of sync (audio lagging).
I then imported the out.mp4 clip into DaVinci Resolve video editor. The length of both the audio & video files showed the same, so I exported the audio only and got file size same as original video.
However, when I played the file & viewed audio graph in Audacity, I noticed many blanked out areas (no sound). Audio files created with Audacity, ffmpeg, VLC, VSDC Video Editor all gave audio files of different size than the original video file, although they all had sound.
I've heard of projectX to demux a/v, as a possible solution. Demux completed successfully, but created a 1KB mp1 file, with lots of errors: "PTS without a frame".
eac3to was successful in extracting AAC audio from TS video file. Both files were same size. Using ffmpeg to replace audio in video file results in perfect syn, no lagging or blank sounds.
No errors about 'Non-monotonous DTS' or incorrect timestamps.
Done.

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Book you say? Why yes, glad you asked. Once upon a time, I wrote a book for O'Reilly called Perl for System Administration about how to use my favorite programming language to help with my favorite profession. I wanted to write the book that I wished I had as I was learning my way in the Sysadmin and Perl worlds. That was the first Otter book. And it was well received.
Pan ahead a number of years (far too many, but that's a blog post for another day). It's taken me about two years of pretty intense work, but now an updated and considerably expanded (close to 50% bigger) edition has seen the light of day. Along the way it got stuffed with more of the "why" of sysadmin, more of the "which" of Perl, and less of the "how". And that's how we got to the new title.
Why buy an Otter book?
It's an enjoyable read (I like the stuff I write about and it shows). There's humor and whimsy throughout because that's the way my brain works and I wouldn't want it any other way.
I've added stuff I've learned from my 25 years in this field so you can benefit from my trials and errors without having to go through them yourself. That's where the "why" and "which" I mentioned before come in.
I think learning how to effectively automate portions of your sysadmin world can really improve your life. I've had people tell me so after they read the first edition. They've also said it has helped to take them to the next level in their sysadmin and Perl thinking.
You deserve to use the best tool for the job. And in many cases only you can decide what that is. I strive in the book to give you the info you need to make that decision.
Otters are cool. Specifically sea otters.
Still not convinced? You can find the full table of contents in PDF form here: toc.pdf.
Go ahead, buy it. You'll be glad you did.


When Ann Covington began practicing law in Columbia in the late 1970s, she often heard her profession preceded by her gender: woman lawyer.
She didn't mind the adjective all that much. She had heard worse. But she also didn't believe it was necessary.
The history of Columbia is full of women who blazed their own trails and fought to command the same respect that was so easily afforded to their male counterparts — women such as Covington, who became the first female chief justice of the Missouri Supreme Court. And Betty Anne McCaskill, the first woman elected to the Columbia city council. And Mary Anne McCollum, the first woman to serve as mayor of Columbia. And Susan Stanley, nee Wooderson, the first female officer in the Columbia Police Department.
These are the stories of four groundbreaking women from Columbia's past.
Ann Covington never imagined herself on the bench. She had earned her bachelor's degree in English literature from Duke University and, after moving to Columbia in 1968, wanted to enroll at MU to earn her Ph.D. and set herself up for a professorial post.
As time passed, though, law school became a more attractive option. Covington graduated with her JD in 1977 and went to work in the state attorney general's office. Within the office, she and the other female attorneys were treated as equals.
But in trial settings . . . experiences varied.
"I did experience some surprise: the 'You're a lawyer?' kind of reaction," Covington says. "There were so few of us — in my class, fewer than 10 percent were female and there were very few women practicing at that point. We were, in the great sense, an oddity and were treated by some with great respect, by others with curiosity, and by others with less than respect.
After two years as an assistant attorney general, Covington opened her own practice in Columbia. In the mid-1980s, the St. Louis and Kansas City chapters of the Women's Bar Association started pushing for more female representation among the judiciary. Covington, through connections she had made in her law career, earned an appointment to the Missouri Court of Appeals in 1987. She was the first woman to hold that distinction.
Covington was appointed to the Missouri Supreme Court in 1989 and served on it until 2001, rising to the level of chief justice from 1993 to 1995. She was also the first woman to fill both of those roles, and during that time — more than 12 years — Covington remained the only female Missouri Supreme Court judge. Now, there are three women on the seven-judge panel.
The swearing in of Betty Anne McCaskill would not be business as usual. McCaskill, who became the first woman elected to the Columbia city council in 1971, brought a brown paper bag filled with props for the occasion.
First, she pulled out a family photo and placed it in front of the chair that would be hers on the dais. Then, she pulled out a vase of flowers. Then an apron, which she tied around her waist.
McCaskill, who was in high school at the time Betty Anne took her seat on the city council, said she would hear grumblings here and there from her mother about the obstacles she faced, but she mostly struck a tone of determination. Betty Anne never met a stranger who she wouldn't engage in conversation. Five minutes later, she'd know their life story. And as Claire's political career blossomed, her mother campaigned tirelessly for her.
Betty Anne passed away in 2012 at the age of 84. Her daughter continues to live by the example she set.
Mary Anne McCollum followed the issues that interested her all the way to city hall.
McCollum started her career in Columbia politics on a stormwater task force. When the Second Ward city council position came open in 1985, McCollum threw her hat into the ring. She ran on a platform of diversifying the city's economy, providing for continued growth, and improving the city's public housing system.
She won the seat. Then she won re-election. Then, following considerable encouragement from her friends, she decided to run for mayor.
McCollum served as the first — and still only — female mayor of Columbia from 1989 to 1994. During her time in city government, McCollum was part of the group that founded the local business development group Regional Economic Development Inc. — REDI — in 1988. In 1993, she presided over the inaugural Columbia Values Diversity breakfast, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in February.
Among other projects, McCollum took up the cause of affordable public housing as mayor, and after her term ended, she served as a commissioner with the Columbia Housing Authority for 20 years.
Her favorite part of the job was always interacting with the constituents.
It was a newspaper ad that first called out to Susan Wooderson: a hiring call for Columbia Police Department officers.
At the time she saw that ad, she had her bachelor's degree in psychology from Missouri Valley College and her master's in education from MU. Her only professional experience had been a year as guidance counselor and teacher in the Warren County school district.
But her brother-in-law was a police officer in Kansas City, and he was always telling the family about all the exciting things he got to do.
"It sounded like more fun than working in a small school," she says.
She was one of only eight female applicants out of 100 total. She took a written test and then went through an in-person interview with a three-person panel that included Chief Paul Cheavens. Then she waited to hear back.
A few weeks later, she got the news. In November 1973, Susan Wooderson became the first female police officer in the city of Columbia.
Stanley served on the force for 21 years, working traffic for her first year and then spending four years in the juvenile bureau before settling in as a detective for 16. Although she was the first, Stanley is quick to point out fellow female officers that followed over the next few years: Bobbie Arnold, Susan Stolz, Robin Laughlin, Fontella Ford, Becky Covington, and Laura Smith among them. By the time Stanley retired from the force in 1994, she estimates the Columbia Police Department employed around 15 female officers.
"I worked as part of a team in a competent law enforcement agency with the CPD, very professional men and women working hard to make Columbia a safe community," Stanley says. "Law enforcement today seems much more difficult and dangerous for men and women. The number of officers killed in the line of duty is staggering. I feel fortunate to have lived and worked in a less violent era.


JOE BIDEN: Speaking of tough calls: Last week we heard at the Republican convention, we heard our opponents, we heard them pledge that they, too, had the courage to make the tough calls. That's what they said.
But, folks, in case you didn't notice — and I say to my fellow Americans — in case you didn't notice, they didn't have the courage to tell you what calls they would make. They never mentioned any of that.
Mrs. Robinson, you watched from home, I guess, from the White House — you heard them talk so much about they cared so much about Medicare. How much they wanted to preserve it. That's what they told you.
But let's look at what they didn't tell you. What they didn't tell you is that the plan they have already put down on paper would immediately cut benefits to more than 30 million seniors already on Medicare. What they didn't tell you is that the plan they are proposing would cause Medicare to go bankrupt by 2016. And what they really didn't tell you is, they — if you want to know — they're not for preserving Medicare — at all. They're for a whole new plan. It's called "vouchercare." Look, folks, that's not courage. That's not even truthful.
BARACK OBAMA: I refuse to ask students to pay more for college or kick children out of Head Start programs, to eliminate health insurance for millions of Americans who are poor and elderly or disabled — all so those with the most can pay less. I'm not going along with that.
And I will never turn Medicare into a voucher. No American should ever have to spend their golden years at the mercy of insurance companies. They should retire with the care and dignity that they have earned. Yes, we will reform and strengthen Medicare for the long haul, but we'll do it by reducing the cost of health care, not by asking seniors to pay thousands of dollars more. And we will keep the promise of Social Security by taking the responsible steps to strengthen it, not by turning it over to Wall Street.


The ENTIERRO sound can best be described as focused on heavy drum and bass interplay, twin guitars harmonizing over visceral riffs with dynamic, multi-layered vocals. Founding member Christopher Taylor Beaudette (vocals/bass), who has played with JASTA and KINGDOM OF SORROW, provides a unique blend of captivating melodies mixed with soaring harmonies, while ex-FATES WARNING guitarist Victor Arduini strengthens the seamless blend of NWOBHM with a bit of Thrash and a touch of Doom. The result is a muscular collection of captivating and surprisingly catchy songs.
ENTIERRO is a modern Classic Heavy Metal band that is focused on using their past influences to create an intense expression of powerful riffs and handcrafted slabs of undisputed sonic steel that any fan of the genre will appreciate and enjoy.


These cupcakes are not too sweet – just perfect in my book – although the icing adds some extra sweetness. If you're having them without icing, feel free to add a dash of extra maple syrup, although I don't think they need it.
If you don't have wholemeal flour at hand, regular self-raising flour is also fine.
Preheat the oven to 170ºC. Line a muffin tin with 15 paper or silicone cases.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup and oil. Stir in the beetroot and the milk. Sift in the flour, baking powder and cocoa, and stir until combined.
Divide the batter among the paper cases and bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cupcakes comes out clean. Leave in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the chocolate cream cheese icing, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and cream cheese until well combined and smooth. Add the icing sugar, cocoa and milk, and beat until light and fluffy. Spread over the top of the cooled cupcakes and serve. The cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container.
When selecting coconut oil, choose a virgin coconut oil. Coconut oil will turn from a liquid to a solid at 24°C, so if your oil has solidified, gently melt before using it.
Bring the whole family together for deliciously healthy meals with Something for Everyone. Louise Fulton Keats provides simple solutions for family meal times, from starting babies on solid foods and managing fussy toddlers, to broadening your family's culinary horizons and avoiding having to cook two dinners every night. Each recipe contains nutritional advice to help you cater to the needs of every member of your family. Accompanied by beautiful photography throughout, Something for Everyone gives you all you need to instil a love of good food and healthy eating in your household.


When thoughts of horror and loss start to seep into his mind, Aubrey Francis focuses on the positive things in his life―volunteering and his faith.
Before long, Francis was asked to volunteer as a chef with The Salvation Army's Manna Café (a bistro-style environment), in Gananoque, Ont. which serves the hungry and those struggling to make ends meet.
"The café is a place where everyone is welcome to enjoy a free meal and conversation," says Francis. "And it's a place that cheers me up and keeps me motivated. It's a sense of community.


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Marilena Neacșu (Nagyszeben, Románia, 1961. augusztus 15. –) világbajnoki ezüstérmes román szertornász, edző.
1978-ban felkerült a Nemzetközi Torna Szövetség Világszínvonalú tornászok listájára.

Életpályája
Édesanyja Viorica Toader (1934), édesapja Gheorghe Neacșu, testvére Adrian (1957).

Tíz éves korában Szebenben kezdett tornázni, ahol edzői Cristl Voiciulescu és Nicolae Buzoianu voltak.
A válogatottban Károlyi Márta, Károlyi Béla és Pozsár Géza edzették.

Az első szebeni tornász, aki részt vett az olimpiai játékokon. 1974-ben, 1977-ben és 1979-ben is egyike volt szülővárosa legjobb sportolóinak.

Juniorként
A Románia-Szovjetunió kétoldalú találkozón 1975-ben a csapattal és egyéni összetettben is második volt.

Felnőttként

Országos eredmények
Országos bajnoki címet kétszer szerzett: 1977-ben gerendán, 1978-ban pedig talajon. Ez utóbbi évben egyéni összetettben hatodik helyen végzett.

Nemzetközi eredmények
Románia Nemzetközi Bajnokságain 1975-ben ötödik helyezett volt egyéni összetettben, 1976-ban talajon és felemás korláton bajnoki címet nyert, 1977-ben ugrásban második, egyéni összetettben negyedik volt, 1978-ban ismét bajnoki címet nyert egyéni összetettben illetve gerendán, második és harmadik helyet szerzett felemás korláton, illetve talajon, 1979-ben a tizenegyedik, 1980-ban pedig a kilencedik helyen végzett egyéni összetettben.

Az 1975-ös Románia-Magyarország-Szovjetunió találkozón hatodik volt egyéni összetettben.
Az 1976-os Amerikai Egyesült Államok-Románia találkozón a csapattal első, egyéni összetettben tizenkettedik, a Románia-Koreai Népköztársaság találkozón a csapattal első, egyéni összetettben ötödik, a Románia-Nyugat-Németországon a csapattal első, egyéni összetettben tizenegyedik volt. 1977-ben a Spanyolország-Románián a csapattal első, egyéni összetettben harmadik és az Amerikai Egyesült Államok-Románián a csapattal első, egyéni összetettben pedig ötödik volt.
1978-ban a Nyugat-Németország-Románián és az Olaszország-Románián a csapattal első, egyéni összetettben pedig második volt.

1977-ben a Balkán-bajnokságon egyéni összetettben harmadik, a Chunichi Kupán hatodik, az Orléans Internationalon pedig negyedik helyezést ért el.

1978-ban a Champions All-on második helyezett volt egyéni összetettben, 1980-ban Magyarország Nemzetközi Bajnokságán pedig nyolcadik.

Európa-bajnokság
Európa-bajnokságon egyszer, 1977-ben Prágában vett részt, ahol legjobb eredményei az egyéni összetettben, illetve gerendán elért tizedik helyek voltak.

Világbajnokság
Karrierje során világbajnokságon egyszer, 1978-ban Strasbourgban vett részt egy ezüstérmet szerezve a csapattal (Nadia Comăneci, Éberle Emília, Anca Grigoraș, Marilena Vlădărău, Teodora Ungureanu), továbbá tizennegyedik helyen végzett egyéni összetettben.

Olimpiai játékok
Luminița Mileával együtt tartaléktagja volt annak a román válogatottnak, amelyik az 1976. évi nyári olimpiai játékokon Montréalban a csapattal (Nadia Comăneci, Anca Grigoraș, Teodora Ungureanu, Mariana Constantin, Gabriela Truşcă, Georgeta Gabor) ezüstérmes lett.

Visszavonulása után
Visszavonulása után 1980-as években Déván, majd az 1990-es években Kanadában telepedve le, Montréalban tevékenykedett edzőként.

Játszott az 1990-ben megjelent Campiona (Csillag születik) című filmben.

Díjak, kitüntetések
1976-ban a Sport Érdemérem I. osztályával tüntették ki.

A Román Torna Szövetség 1977-ben beválasztotta az év tíz legjobb női sportolója közé.

A Nemzetközi Torna Szövetség 1978-ban felvette a Világszínvonalú tornászok listájára.

Jegyzetek

Források

További információk

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Román tornászok
Román nők
1961-ben született személyek
Román tornaedzők
Élő személyek
Román olimpikonok
Emigráns románok
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Team Biden Takes Pelosi Down a Peg, Gives Her This Embarrassing Reminder
The White House hit back against a claim, made by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), that the CDC could restart its block on evictions, put into effect at the start of the pandemic.
After taking a lot of criticism from House liberals, who even protested by camping out on the footsteps of the U.S. Capitol after the U.S. House left for its recess, Pelosi, who couldn't get enough votes to extend the moratorium last week, called for the CDC to extend their ban.
"The CDC can extend the moratorium. As they double down on mask requirements, why would they not extend the moratorium given the delta variant?" Pelosi tweeted Sunday.
The CDC has the power to extend the eviction moratorium. As they double down on masks, why wouldn't they extend the moratorium in light of delta variant?
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) August 1, 2021
"It is a moral imperative to keep Americans from being forced out onto the street which also gives weight to the public health emergency. The virus is a big threat, the moratorium should be extended and the money Congress gives to help landlords and renters must be used," she said.
But Biden's Press Secretary Jen Psaki, responded to Pelosi's claims in a comment on Monday, informing the Speaker that the CDC does not have a lawful and correct way of extending the eviction moratorium, and while the Biden White House can help, it cannot unilaterally order that evictions end.
CDC officials, Psaki said, "were unable to find legal ability for a new eviction moratorium," and there will not be an "emergency extension," according to The Hill.
"Our team is redoubling our efforts to find all available legal paths to give necessary protections," Psaki said. "In the meantime, the President will keep doing everything in his power to aid renters in danger of eviction."
It is not clear that President Biden has the ability to extend the CDC's mandate. The Supreme Court was clear that the topic is a legislative one, and the mistake and failure is on Pelosi, not Biden.
"Biden asked Democrats and Republicans last week to prolong the CDC's ban, two days before it was set to expire on July 31 and almost a month after the U.S. Supreme Court warned that the CDC would require congressional backing to extend its moratorium," The Hill said. "Even so, Democrats in the House were unable to meet Biden's request after around 20 moderate Dems objected to the bill to extend the ban, breaking for recess without even having a vote."
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Paralympian Natalia Mayara said she got involved because of so much isolation over the last two years, the series has helped her connect with others. (Image courtesy of Ready, Set, Gold!)
Nonprofit bridges gap between Olympians and local students
By Kristen Lago Los Angeles
PUBLISHED 9:30 AM PT Mar. 30, 2022 PUBLISHED 9:30 AM PDT Mar. 30, 2022
LOS ANGELES — "One, two, three, four..."
If you've ever taken middle school physical education, you're very familiar with the count — often the warmup sounds to a class focused on promoting health and physical fitness.
Ready, Set, Gold! is a nonprofit that bridges the gap between Olympians and students
The nonprofit serves 89 SoCal schools and over 25,000 students in person and virtually
The goal is to provide access to mentorship for local students, and to promote health and wellness
Over 80% of involved teachers said the program has inspired more teamwork in the classroom and a growth mindset outside of it
But unlike your usual PE class, Raiz Lopez-Spears will tell you that their teacher is pretty special.
"It's nice to have an Olympian come to our school," he said. "There's just so many other schools they can go to, but they chose us. So, I'm grateful for that."
Thanks to a program called Ready, Set, Gold!, the class is being taught by British Olympian Tasha Danvers.
The nonprofit serves over 89 schools throughout Southern California, connecting Olympians, Paralympians and students through sessions that are all about learning fitness tactics and healthy lifestyles, along with various themes meant to help these kids achieve their dreams.
"They're trying to be great and go to professional," Lopez-Spears said. "The most important things are eat, sleep and stay hydrated. If you don't stay hydrated, you're gonna fall apart."
For some kids, like Lopez-Spears, he's getting these lessons face to face and in person, but for about 25,000 total students, the lessons come from athletes who may be miles and miles away.
Throughout the pandemic, Ready, Set, Gold! moved to a hybrid model that allowed for online sessions and programming.
Paralympian Natalia Mayara said she got involved because of so much isolation over the last two years, the series has helped her connect with others.
The students are "able to focus on something they like and have fun and to also be working out when they do that," Mayara explained. "Connecting with someone else and learning from other people's perspectives is something I think will touch them."
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Mayara, who lost both of her legs in a bus accident at just 2-years-old, said she hopes her story will not only promote health and wellness, but inclusion as well.
"I feel like the best way is going through the kids, which are the new generation," she said. "They are going to grow up knowing and understanding that people with disabilities can be athletes. They are strong. They are normal people like you."
The goals of Ready, Set, Gold! are twofold in that way.
On one side, the program is inspiring goal-setting, perseverance and leadership. And on the other side, it is bringing a little fun back to students who were simply happy to be back together.
"You can be with your friends, not just stuck at home and quarantined, so that's the best part," Lopez-Spears said.


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Holyoke Community College
Holyoke Community College - Holyoke,Massachusetts
About Holyoke Community College
www.hcc.edu
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A public university by the name of Holyoke Community College is located in Holyoke, MA. The foundation of Holyoke Community College was laid down in the year 1946. Holyoke Community College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Efficiunt Clarum Studio (Latin) "They make it clear by study" and its official colors are green & black. Taking into account all the courses offered at Holyoke Community College, the total enrolment stands at 4,849. The school has an academic staff of 128 full-time faculty 332 adjunct who teach various courses to the students. Speaking of gender distribution, there are around 64% of the students who are females and 36% are males at Holyoke Community College. At HCC, around 67% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several notable alumni including David M. Bartley, Aaron Vega, Richard Neal, and Todd Smola in its 74 years of existence. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. HCC offers a total of 93 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACF (American Culinary Federation), AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association), JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology), and, NASM (National Association of Schools of Music). The total endowment of the Holyoke Community College is around $13 million.
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To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular college helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. It is said that the more information that a prospective student has about a college, the better it is. The ranking of a college helps a student overcome the confusion of which university/college is right for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student can assess the college chosen by them on various grounds like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it should be noted that Holyoke Community College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking of these two publications.
The admission to Holyoke Community College is fairly easy and the students can make the most out of it. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. As a general rule, securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant's chances of securing admission. However, at Holyoke Community College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 303 Homestead Ave, Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040. To gather more information, they can call them at (413) 552-2000.
Read More About Holyoke Community College Admissions
Before applying to HCC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $22,832. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.
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The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.
The institution does not provide any meal plan options.
The college believes in offering quality training to all the students and doesn't appreciate instructive disparities. Students originating from various ethnic foundations like Latin, Caucasian, Black, American Indian, and a lot more are invited to the school. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At HCC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. There are around 36% male and 64% female students enrolled at the university.
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at HCC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the college, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,683, whereas the financial aid is $415. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $1,388 and institutional aid worth $415.
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import codecs
import csv
import os.path

from mutagen.easyid3 import EasyID3
from mutagen.mp3 import MP3
import mutagen

kMetadataFields = ["artist", "title", "album", "tracknumber", "genre", "date", "bitrate",  "length", "filename"]

def MsToMinSec(ms):
   ''' given a duration value in milliseconds, returns a formatted string showing
      the duration expressed in "m:ss" format (seconds always zero-padded if necessary.)
   '''
   ms = int(ms)
   seconds = ms / 1000.0
   min, sec = divmod(seconds, 60)
   return "{0}:{1:02}".format(int(min), int(sec + 0.5))

def GetMetadataFields(f):
   ''' opens the file named 'f', then returns a dict with values for the following
      metadata contained in the file:
      artistalbum
      title
      tracknumber
      genre
      bitrate
      date
      length
   '''
   audio = MP3(f)

   try:
      meta = EasyID3(f)
   except mutagen.id3.ID3NoHeaderError:
      meta = {}

   metaDict = {}
   metaFields = "artist album title tracknumber genre date".split()
   for field in metaFields:
      try:
         metaDict[field] = meta[field][0]
      except KeyError:
         metaDict[field] = u""

   try:
      length = MsToMinSec(meta['length'][0])
   except KeyError:
      length = u"--:--"
   metaDict['length'] = length
   metaDict['bitrate'] = audio.info.bitrate

   # the tracknumber value may be in the format 'x/y' -- we only want the 'x'
   if metaDict['tracknumber']:
      metaDict['tracknumber'] = GetTrackNumber(metaDict['tracknumber'])

   return metaDict

def GetTrackNumber(tn):
   ''' returns just the track number -- if we're passed in the string '5/6',
      we'll return just the 5 (also as a string)
   '''
   tn = str(tn)
   return tn.split('/')[0]

def ShowFile(f):

   meta = GetMetadataFields(f)

   print "Artist:\t{0}".format(meta['artist'])
   print "Album:\t{0}".format(meta['album'])
   print "Title:\t{0}".format(meta['title'])
   print "Track:\t{0}".format(meta['tracknumber'])
   print "Genre:\t{0}".format(meta['genre'])
   print "Bitrate\t{0}".format(meta['bitrate'])
   print "Date:\t{0}".format(meta['date'])
   print "Dur:\t{0}".format(meta['length'])

def WriteCsvFile(fileName, topDir):
   with open(fileName, "wb") as f:
      writer = csv.DictWriter(f, kMetadataFields)
      try:
         writer.writeheader()
      except AttributeError:
         pass

      commonPath = len(topDir)
      for root, dirs, files in os.walk(topDir):
         for theFile in files:
            name, ext = os.path.splitext(theFile)
            if (".mp3" == ext.lower()):
               filePath = os.path.join(root, theFile)
               print filePath
               fields = GetMetadataFields(filePath)
               # the field values are unicode data -- encode them as utf-8 before writing.
               utfDict = {}
               for k, v in fields.items():
                  #print "{0}: {1}".format(k, repr(v))
                  utfDict[k] = unicode(v).encode("utf-8")
               # we'll include the full path to the file as a unique key.
               utfDict['filename'] = filePath[commonPath:]

               writer.writerow(utfDict)

def UpdateFileMetadata(basePath, rowData):
   '''
      'basePath' is the common path used by all the files
      'rowData' consists of a list of strings as written out by the WriteCsvFile() function
      above.
   '''

   filePath = os.path.join(basePath, rowData[-1])
   print filePath
   meta = EasyID3(filePath)
   for i in range(5):
      fieldName = kMetadataFields[i]
      try:
         old = meta[fieldName][0]
      except KeyError:
         old = "<<not set>>"
      # convert from utf-8 back into unicode. The CSV reader is unicode unaware.
      # !!! we should really require that this be done before passing the row data in. !!!
      new = rowData[i].decode("utf-8")
      if not new:
         new = u"<<not set>>"
      if new != old:
         print "   Changing {0}".format(fieldName)
         print "       from {0}".format(old.encode("utf-8"))
         print "       to   {0}".format(new.encode("utf-8"))

if __name__ == "__main__":
   # show metadata for any MP3 files in the current directory.
   import glob
   files = glob.glob("*.mp3")
   for f in files:
      print f
      ShowFile(f)
      print

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Renee Hoekstra of RHA LLC has just been certified by the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation.
Renee Hoekstra, CVS presented her newly developed program entitled Function-Based Design®, which was well attended by many at the conference. The program is a "new" way of looking at providing value to a project, from cradle to grave. What is this "new" approach, well it's not really that new, but more of an integrated and formal approach.
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I'm figuring out why my communication to the MKR1000 board isn't working as it should be. Anyone who had this problem before?
I've a program that works fine with a Uno and I changed everything that's needed to make the serial communication to the Display (E.g. Serial1 different RX, TX compared to the uno board) but didn't succeed in getting the com setup. I even wandered around on this forum but couldn't find the proper solution.
Is this maybe due to the fact that the board is only sending data with a signal of max. 3.3V comparing to the 5V of the regular arduino boards?
Our displays run on 3v3 logic and are 5v tolerant so this will not be the issue. You are right to use Serial1 on GPIO13 & GPIO14 so this should work for you.
You should also have a reset routine to reset the display like you would on the UNO. Can you tell me what programming environment you are using.
I just found out that the gen4PA shied was causing problems as this has also a usb to uart communication to program the display.
This interfere with the MKR1000 USB to serial on-board chip and for the UNO board it doesn't seem to interfere.
Maybe a heads up for other members in the future.


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Six months later, Paris also has still not recorded any deaths of this lethal beetle
A lethal insect found in France that was first spotted in Germany nearly two months ago continues to kill new beetles and destroy the last of its kind in the country.
On Tuesday, the Environment Ministry in Bavaria said that the day after 4.5 million aphids and a million insects of the humanised Covid-19 bug were destroyed, the carcasses were found in different parts of the region.
In the Bavarian entomology district, one of the worst-hit areas, seven other colonies are still in existence.
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In Bavaria's last reported attack, on 18 July, the pest spread overnight to German cities including Münster, Bülach, Potsdam and Ammerberg.
Scientific studies after its discovery at Buga in northern Germany in February found that the population of the insect had been restricted to 1% of the normal amount.
But it has continued to cause outbreaks of male aphids and other insects in summer, with the Aphaus bi-Bufis virus spreading rapidly around the process.
German authorities first reported the deaths of 1,052 insects of the species on 13 June. The Department of Agriculture tried to eradicate the pest by homing in on male aphids but the insects continue to reproduce.
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French authorities believe the insect arrived as a hitchhiker in wood untreated by maggots. Photograph: EPA
France has also been grappling with the death of the Covid-19. It is spread to France from Britain where it has been thought to have arrived as a hitchhiker in wood untreated by maggots.
But French officials believe the insects, or Pectus subbutus depending on where in the Mediterranean it is found, were most likely brought in by Europeans rather than arriving on a flight.
Several French provinces including Marseille have reported that the pest was being established, even though the insect is considered dangerous.
From 1998 to 2010 there were no reports of the insect, but two year ago nine infestations were found, one in the south of France and six in the north.
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5 July 2019 / behind the scenes
Where Do Your Donations Go?
Here at Beam we are convinced that people are inherently good. This optimistic outlook is one of our five core values and it informs our approach to everything we do 🙌
We believe that every homeless person has the ability to regain control of their future. We also believe that the more fortunate amongst us want to help them on that path.
But choosing which organisation to give to can be a daunting task. As of this year, there are more than 471,000 social enterprises and 168,000 charities in the UK alone. So the fact that you have chosen to support Beam means the world to us. Without you we could not do what we do and - without wanting to sound self-absorbed - we think what we do is very important. Empowering homeless people is how we build a society where everyone can achieve their potential.
To honour your commitment to our cause, we always strive to be fully transparent with you. Donating your hard-earned money is a big decision and you deserve to know exactly how it is being used.
That is why we have created our brand new Transparency Dashboard - a one-stop resource where you can learn all about Beam! 💡✨
You may already know that a huge 90% of your donation is spent on our members. But we want you to have more insight than that. Curious how much money we have raised so far? We've got you. Want to know the exact amount that we spend on staff costs? It's there. Eager to find out where most of our referrals come from or how many of our homeless members are minorities? That's all covered, too.
The Transparency Dashboard allows you to learn more about our successes and failures, and to hold us accountable. Transparency always has been and always will be at the core of our work, and this is our way of showing it to you.
Here's a little spoiler to give you an idea of how the interactive tool works. But there's much more information on the page, so head over and see what you think. We would love to hear your feedback about this new feature and the things we have achieved so far.
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EXCLUSIVE: On Sept. 27, 2012, four days before Rebecca the Musical was to begin rehearsals, it sold 27 tickets.
The day's "wrap," or sales, was $2,952.50, according to an internal production document introduced this week in the Rebecca civil trial.
Its advance sale was $1.035 million, the document said. "That would be a weak advance," testified Aaron Lustbader, a partner at Foresight Theatrical, the general manager of such shows as Phantom of the Opera. Lustbader wasn't involved in Rebecca, which was postponed for the third and final time a day before rehearsals were to start. Big musicals typically wrap $50,000 each day before previews, he testified yesterday.
Lawyers for Rebecca's former press agent, Marc Thibodeau, produced Lustbader and the sales figures at the end of two weeks of witness testimony. The numbers were intended to bolster Thibodeau's defense that he was telling the truth when he surreptitiously warned a prospective investor about getting involved in the $12 million musical. In a Sept. 28, 2012, email, written under the pseudonym Sarah Finkelstein, the press agent cited "anemic ticket sales" and predicted that the show would become a scandal because an overseas investor who purportedly died never existed.
Rebecca Broadway LP, led by producers Ben Sprecher and Louise Forlenza, discovered Thibodeau was the author and sued him for defamation, wrongful interference and breach of contract. The producers blamed the press agent for the loss of the investor whom Thibodeau emailed as well as the show's collapse. In 2015, New York State Supreme Court Judge Jeffrey Oing ruled in the producers' favor on breach of contract. Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday morning, and a six member jury is to decide on the other causes of action and damages.
Rebecca Broadway is seeking $10 million in damages. Sprecher lost the rights to the show — which is based on the 1938 Daphne Du Maurier gothic novel — and Rebecca Broadway LP must repay investors $5.6 million.
To be sure, the day that Rebecca sold 27 tickets was two days after a front-page New York Times story entitled "Rebecca Sees Investor Fade, as if Dreamt." Reporter Patrick Healy raised questions about whether the overseas investor who purportedly died was ever real. And the first preview, which had been delayed two weeks earlier, hadn't been officially rescheduled, although there was still the ability to buy tickets online.
On May 1, the jury heard excerpts from a Thibodeau video deposition, in which he cited the huge advance of various blockbusters, including $37 million for the original, 1991 Broadway production of Miss Saigon. A few hours later, Sprecher was more muted under cross-examination.
"You testified that you were pleased by the advance sale of Rebecca of $1 million, correct?" Andrew Miltenberg, one of Thibodeau's lawyers, asked.