Residents and visitors find their time is well spent when they visit Aggie and Sal Marti-Kini and take a two-hour, authentic Hawaiian health experience tour at Hale Ola — it means House of Health — in Anahola.
After a greeter blows the conch shell, or pu, guests receive a kukui lei welcome. The kukui nut is a symbol of light and learning.
In a peaceful setting with a serene distant ocean view, you'll move through carefully planned, themed modules that offer hands-on learning.
Start with learning ho`oponopono, or making things right by the simple process of releasing negative energy and allowing new space for divine healing power to enter. Keaolani takes you through the steps according to Hawaiian ritual.
There's a module on healing with native Hawaiian plants, a time-honored practice called la`au lapa`au, presented by Kaeeonalani, a skilled practitioner. Anahola is traditionally a special gathering place of healing, according to Aggie, and many people came by foot, horse or canoe seeking help.
Next, it's head to head battle — with konane, the Hawaiian equivalent of checkers. In ancient times, stakes could be life or death, but there's nothing threatening here, it's all just learning!
Tours are two hours long and are given on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. Call 808-346- 0473 for reservations and information. There is a 25 percent kama`aina discount.


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TEKS Grade 8 Science - 8.6.A Unbalanced Forces
Quiz by Texas Education Agency
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
For an investigation, a student measures the speed of a cart as it rolls down a ramp. The student then records data in the table below. Which of these best explains the student's data?
The speed of the cart decreases as the cart rolls down the ramp because the forces acting on the cart are balanced.
The speed of the cart decreases as the cart rolls down the ramp because of friction between the cart and the ramp.
The speed of the cart increases as the cart rolls down the ramp because the force acting on the cart is greater than the force of gravity
The speed of the cart increases as the cart rolls down the ramp because the forces acting on the cart are unbalanced.
The diagram below shows a boat moving north in a river at 3 m/s while the current in the river moves south at 1 m/s. How will the boat be affected if it enters a part of the river where the current is moving south at 2 m/s?
The boat will stop.
The boat will move to the west.
The boat will move faster.
The boat will move slower.
Four students push carts filled with sports equipment across the gym. Each student pushes with the same amount of force. Which cart has the greatest change in speed?
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A student used a video camera to record another student dropping a marble through water in a graduated cylinder. The students watched the video in slow motion and made the observations shown below. During which part or parts of the marble's fall did the marble experience unbalanced forces?
Part 1 only
Parts 1 and 2 only
A leaf fell from a tree branch. The path it followed is shown in the diagram below. Which of these best describes why the leaf fell in a crooked path instead of straight down?
The upward force of the air on the leaf was greater than the downward force of gravity.
Once the leaf was in motion, it continued moving in the same direction because the forces were balanced.
Air currents and gravity applied changing and unbalanced forces to the leaf.
Objects with irregular shapes never fall in straight lines.
The diagram below shows a sled moving along a smooth, frictionless track. In which sections of the track will the sled experience an unbalanced force?
Sections 2 and 3
The diagram shows a homemade car being pushed with a force of 25 N. The force causes the car to move at a constant speed of 3 m/s. What will happen if the force is changed to 35 N?
The speed of the car will increase.
The speed of the car will decrease to 1 m/s.
The speed of the car will not change.
The car will move at a constant speed of 13 m/s.
Two students are working together to build a birdhouse. Student 1 applies a force of 10 N to a wooden board in order to slide it across the table to Student 2. If the force of friction resisting the student's push is 4 N, what is the net force acting on the board?

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December 2, 2019 December 1, 2019 Ilias Louis Hatzis
In the mind of of central bankers… to create their Bitcoin
Undoubtedly, Libra was a wake-up call for governments and central banks. The demand for fast, reliable and cheap cross-border payments is going to grow even more in the coming years. Countries around the world will be rolling out their own versions of digital money. Governments have gone from dismissing digital currencies, to revealing they are working on their own digital currency. The speed at which these events are unfolding is unbelievable. Germany wants a digital Euro, Switzerland and Sweden are on their way to create their own digital currencies. China has openly embraced blockchain and digital currencies. At the moment the three biggest currencies in the world are racing to make their fiat digital. Should central banks issue digital currency? This is the million-dollar question.
Ilias Louis Hatzis is the Founder at Mercato Blockchain Corporation AG and a weekly columnist at DailyFintech.com
A few days ago Benoît Cœuré, an executive board member at the European Central Bank (ECB), said that digital currency can become an alternative to cash. He also mentioned that EU's Central Bank will explore the effect of digital currencies on the current financial system.
It sounds to me like the ECB is planning its foray into the world of digital money. I am not surprised at all.
On November 1st, Christine Lagarde the former Managing Director at the IMF, assumed her new duties as ECB's President. Since 2016, Lagarde has been very consistent in her stance on digital currencies, when she said that she sees banks adopting digital currencies within 5 years. In October 2018, she talked about the possibility of the IMF adopting its own cryptocurrency. It looks like she's already putting things in motion at the ECB.
The primary reason we are seeing central banks and governments scramble is Libra. Facebook's Libra has rattled everyone. But Libra is nothing new, there have been plenty of proposals in the past, to create Libra like projects. The Special Drawing Right (SRD) at the IMF is a similar example, even though it has limited access. Libra like proposals, date back to the pre-internet era. What makes Libra interesting is that we are in the Internet era and that Facebook has vast network in place with more that 2 billion people, that can talk to each other.
Money is information. Moving money is the same thing as moving information. Anyone that opens an account on Facebook will be able to debit their account with Libra and credit someone else's account on network. Because of Facebook's massive scale, the impact will be huge and everywhere, potentially affecting payment systems, central banks and weaker economies. That's exactly the reason that the existing establishment is running scared. It might not only be Facebook they need to deal with, as more big tech companies decide to enter the game.
Right from the start, Germany and France called for a ban on Libra. Now, Spain, Italy and the Netherland have teamed up to block Facebook's digital money. To counter Libra, the ECB is already thinking about issuing a digital Euro and creating a framework that would ban high-risk cryptocurrency projects. And it not just Libra. A couple of months ago, the former ECB President, Mario Draghi, attacked plans for an Estonian state-operated cryptocurrency, saying: "No member state can introduce its own currency… The currency of the Eurozone is the Euro."
In the US, lawmakers and Federal Reserve officials are also concerned about Facebook's plans to launch a new digital currency. They are contemplating of having the FED create a retail competitor. The reality is the FED already has a central digital currency. All retail banks in the US have accounts with the Federal Reserve that are digital currency accounts, and up to now have been restricted only to commercial banks.
In Europe the ECB will work together with national central banks to develop the digital Euro. These efforts could render commercial banks obsolete and drive them to oppose to such a scenario. But in Darwinian world, banks need to wake up and become more vigorous about competing and bringing value to their customers, in payment services and trying to retain customer deposits.
What are the risks posed by private stablecoins?
Besides the standard concerns, that Bitcoin, Libra and other cryptocurrencies can be used to circumvent capital controls, facilitate crime and terrorism, the real concern is whether you can trust a technology company with your money.
Banks have decades of regulation and that regulation makes them a very integral part of every country's economy. They are backed by governments that guarantee our money… most of the time. But banks, have a big weakness. Banks were built for the Industrial Revolution. They were built for paper and cash. Banks have a business model that is focused on the physical distribution of paper in a localized network of buildings and humans.
In a digital world, the existing banking model doesn't make sense. Paper money is a relic from another century.
In 2018, in North America and Europe alone, we had 1,300 fintech venture deals worth over $15 billion, according to Pitchbook. During the same period, KPMG estimates that over $52 billion in investment poured into fintech initiatives globally.
When Jamie Dimon said we can't let Silicon Valley eat our lunch, he was right. Banks needed to become technology companies that do banking, to survive. JP Morgan has gone through a process of reorganizing, to become more like a technology company, automating everything that can be automated. This is the reason why one third of their workforce disappeared in two years and their value increased by 50%. They're using technologies like artificial intelligence, distributed ledger technology, machine learning apps, APIs and open banking to digitalize financial services, and the results are stunning. Today they have more developers than Facebook and Twitter combined.
I say, If you can trust fiat currencies issued by governments, that are not backed by any tangible assets, why can't you trust a stablecoin that is issued by a private technology company.
What strikes me about this whole thing, is that central banks want to be the disrupter. The financial system I've known and used all my life, was invented two hundred years ago. How can a monopoly change its core and try become something like the challenger fintech startups that are trying to unseat it? That's a big attitude change and I am not sure that banks can make that leap.
Even if central banks and governments manage to stop Libra in its tracks, to buy time and prepare, they can't stop Bitcoin. Libra has a company behind it, that needs to be compliant with regulations. Facebook is one of the richest and most powerful companies in the world with resources and connections to do anything it wants, but for now they have hit a brick wall.
CBDCs, are inevitable, and in the coming years we will witness a new race for global reserve currency status. Billions will be allocated to capture the potential global dominance. Not that it really matters. Most countries in the world don't have a reserve currency and its not critical for the well being of a nation to have a reserve currency. So far, China is winning and set to announce the digital Yuan, early next year. The US and the EU won't be ready for a while. In my opinion, in order to stay in the game and counter China for now, they would have to back Libra.
On the other hand Bitcoin is a completely different animal, completely decentralized, causing difficulties to any government that want to control it, even if they impose bans to limit its use.
Governments understand that full well and that is why they are looking for ways to make cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin less secure. They are heavily investing in Quantum computing to crack the public-key cryptography and underpin Bitcoin. The Trump administration has committed $1.2 billion to this endeavor. China is active too.
We live in a digital world and we need digital money. The digital distribution of data is the core in everything we do, and money is data. Whether it's Bitcoin, CBDCs or private stablecoins like Libra, cryptocurrencies represent the struggle between the old and the new, a radical shift in power that is challenging our ideas of what is possible.
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Is it too soon to hold large concerts?
Inductee Stevie Nicks performs at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2019 in New York. Nicks canceled appearances at five music festivals where she had planned performances, citing coronavirus concerns.
(Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Some high-profile festivals and shows were canceled recently as COVID-19 cases rise.
By Phillip Molnar
Aug. 20, 2021 8:55 AM PT
The concert industry was just starting to pick up again but has seen some high-profile festivals and shows canceled recently as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Stevie Nicks canceled several upcoming festival appearances saying, "I want everyone to be safe and healthy, and the rising Covid-19 cases should be of concern to all of us."
Some big festivals, like Bonnaroo in Tennessee, have responded by requiring a negative COVID-19 test. Other shows and concert companies, such as AEG Presents, will require proof of vaccination.
Q: Is it too soon to hold large concerts? (Yes or No)
Gary London, London Moeder Advisors
YES: This is an example of the economic and cultural price that we are all paying as a result of the selfishness of anti-vaxxers. Our society cannot normalize, and there is no better illustration than larger gatherings like concerts. I guess that I would be OK with proof of vaccination and masks. But this is just so sad and unnecessary. Sure it impacts the talent, but it also costs the ticket takers, the venders, the security persons and the cleanup crew. It's hard to be on the fence on this issue.
Alan Gin, University of San Diego
NO: With the vaccine available to anybody who wants it, there is no reason why big events cannot be held safely. They should be limited to those who can show proof of being completely vaccinated, which will prevent them from becoming superspreader events. Those who have been responsible and gotten vaccinated should not be denied activities by those who refuse to do so. This is not forcing anybody to get vaccinated, but no shirt, no shoes, no vaccination, no service.
Bob Rauch, R.A. Rauch & Associates
YES: At the minimum, proof of vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test should be required for all indoor or outdoor large concerts. These concerts should have spacing guidelines for distancing, mask requirements if indoors and readily available hand sanitizing stations. I believe the best way to avoid problems is to have large concerts that are scheduled for this fall to either cut attendance via distancing or postpone the concert.
Austin Neudecker, Weave Growth
YES: People are acting as if COVID is behind us. Look at the data. Cases in San Diego are climbing past levels we have not seen since February. The vaccines drastically reduce mortality, but they are not fully preventing people from getting sick (with potentially long-term effects) and spreading the virus to others. Large gatherings in tight (esp. indoor) settings still serve as superspreader events. Get vaccinated and find responsible social outlets.
James Hamilton, UC San Diego
YES: Everyone is understandably anxious to get back to normal life, and for most activities, we certainly should. But we also need to recognize that the world has changed. We need to change with it by continuing to follow some basic precautions. An outdoor concert where you can stay 6 feet away from people you don't know is probably fine. But a crowded, noisy venue is still not a place you want to be.
Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health
YES: The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is very contagious and is causing a significant increase in hospitalizations, particularly with the unvaccinated. Concerts can turn into superspreader events. This is not the time for large group gatherings where people are close together. But if concerts are held, vaccines and masks should be mandated. Otherwise, we run the risk of worsening an already terrible pandemic.
Norm Miller, University of San Diego
NO: It's not too soon for any type of gathering or outing, if we are going to limit participation to those who have been fully vaccinated. Those who wish to stay unvaccinated will need to hibernate or repeatedly be tested. If all activities required vaccination then most holdouts would succumb and we'd knock this thing out. I like the idea of opening the economy but with such qualifiers.
Jamie Moraga, IntelliSolutions
NO: As long as it is outdoors. We have been able to enjoy outdoor sporting events and theme parks for several months now. To my knowledge, no COVID outbreaks have been attributed to these outdoor events or activities. My answer would change to yes for holding large indoor concerts or events. Bringing together thousands of people into an enclosed space for several hours isn't a good idea. We should take time to better understand the long-term effectiveness of the vaccines and continue to remain cautious due to the emerging variants, especially with large indoor gatherings.
David Ely, San Diego State University
NO: Safety protocols can be put in place to manage risk, including a requirement that attendees show proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test to enter the concert venue. Over the summer and early fall, many of the large concerts will be held outdoors. The scheduling of live concerts will allow the sector to recover, which will benefit the significant numbers of workers employed by touring companies and concert venues.
Ray Major, SANDAG
Not participating this week.
Lynn Reaser, Point Loma Nazarene University
YES: With the rapid spread of the Delta variant, safety would argue against large concerts at this time. With no attendance restrictions and the still large number of unvaccinated Americans, the proximity of large numbers of people could fuel new COVID surges. Even if vaccinations or proof of negative COVID tests are required, the logistics of verifying and checking people in could blunt the actual effectiveness of such policies. Best to wait until the Delta-fed surge subsides.
Reginald Jones, Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation
NO: Cultural performances are part of our lifestyle. It is time to reengage. Chicago just hosted Lollapalooza, one of the country's largest outdoor music festivals. The attendance was estimated at 385,000. Critics feared the event would be a "superspreader." Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test was required. According to reports, 90 percent of attendees were vaccinated. After two weeks only 203 positive cases have been traced to attendees — roughly 0.05 percent. Let the music play — safely.
Kelly Cunningham, San Diego Institute for Economic Research
NO: Most infections are now spread among individuals choosing to be unvaccinated. Among 385,000 attendees at a recent Lollapalooza concert in Chicago, only 203 became infected (with some having experienced symptoms before the concert). The infection rate of 0.05 percent was anticipated and so far not linked with any hospitalizations or deaths. Attendance at large events may require proof to be shown of vaccination or negative COVID tests taken within 72 hours of the event.
Phil Blair, Manpower
NO: As long as every attendee and employee has verified they have been vaccinated. I realize that is an onerous undertaking but it needs to be the price of admission. A negative COVID test in the last few days is not enough. I put this up there with mandatory motorcycle helmets. Sometimes the law has to mandate common sense. Attending an event with thousands of people having a good time and asking for them to be masked is impossible. Unvaccinated people have to realize there is a price to pay for their decision to not be willing to easily protect their family, friends and fellow attendees from this illness.
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COB Council Named
The College of The Bahamas (COB) has a new council that will oversee transforming the institution to university status, a promise made by the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) administration.
Over the weekend, Cabinet made the announcement through a press statement.
Alfred Sears, former education minister will serve as chairman and Dr. Earl Cash, a veteran attorney, has been appointed the deputy chairman.
"The other members are Collin Higgs, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Works and Urban Development; David Morley, realtor; Arthur Jones, vice president of building and development at the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Lowell Mortimer, attorney and Anita Bain, manager of the Inspection Department at the Central Bank of The Bahamas," the statement said.
Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Jerome Fitzgerald, said that the new council comprises a group of dynamic Bahamians who have achieved tremendous success in their professional lives.
"The new council members will play a significant part in the college's transition to the University of The Bahamas and their expertise will greatly advance this process," he said.
In laying out its legislative agenda for the next five years during its Opening of Parliament, the government said that it will bring legislation to establish the University of The Bahamas.
It has been the pledge of successive governments to push ahead with the college's transition to a university.
Before the Christie administration was ousted in 2007, it says COB was well on its way to achieving this goal.
However, Mr. Fitzgerald blames the Ingraham administration for not following through with the process.
But with its renewed pledge, as read in the Speech from the Throne last month, it is something COB officials eagerly anticipate.
Already the college has made strides towards beefing up its academic programmes.
Interim Executive Vice-President, Dr. Earla Carey-Baines said recently that the college is currently undergoing a rigorous academic review to ensure that its programmes continue to meet the needs of today's students and prepare them for the challenges they will face.
She added that the college is looking to recruit the most qualified faculty and staff.
"We've undergone a massive faculty appointment process and we will have new faculty joining us in the fall," Dr. Carey Baines said last month.
"We hope they will enhance what we have to offer, in terms of both our teaching and research capacities because as you know we've always been an excellent teaching institution and we are now shifting our focus so that we can engage in more research opportunities because we realise that is one of the hallmarks of a university and that is one of the needs of our nation."
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The Colorado Department of Transportation recently announced how it plans to try to fix the capacity and congestion problems in the Interstate 70 mountain corridor. The plan has two major problems. First, it's going to take 20 years or more to implement, and second, it will do nothing meaningful to relieve the worst area of congestion from east of Idaho Springs to west of Georgetown.
The plan proposes construction of a passenger train from Golden to the Eagle County Airport, about 118 miles. The plan envisions an electrically powered system running on an elevated track adjacent to the highway. The estimated cost is an astonishing $20 billion, or about 20 times CDOT's annual budget to manage and maintain the entire state highway system. CDOT freely admits it does not have any money for the project.
CDOT also admits that the proposed train technology has not been developed or tested for use in a harsh mountain environment. According to CDOT, the proposed technology is based on a small (5.5 miles on a flat track) Japanese maglev system where the passenger car is elevated by magnets and rides on a cushion of air. The Japanese system is not compliant with U.S. safety and Americans with Disability Act standards, is unstable in wind gusts over 50 mph, and operates poorly in bad weather and low temperatures. These major technical problems would be extremely difficult to resolve for the system to work in a bad weather Rocky Mountain environment, according to a recent report from the Federal Transit Administration.
On top of that, there is no assurance that the train would relieve congestion. In fact, there is no guarantee that a significant number of people would ride it. It would only provide station-to-station service.
Moreover, the train will not connect to DIA except via a complex routing using RTD's East Line Commuter Rail, changing at Union Station, then getting on the West Line light rail, and then changing again in Golden. The out-of-state visitor is not going to put up with this excruciating series of transfers and baggage handling.
To make things even worse, CDOT has made a formal agreement with corridor stakeholders and environmental activists to do nothing meaningful to resolve the congestion problems in the heaviest area of congestion, namely from the Twin Tunnels east of Idaho Springs to west of Georgetown. Currently, in the westbound direction, congestion begins at the top of Floyd Hill where three lanes are reduced to two. In the eastbound direction, congestion begins at the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnels and then increases hugely with merging traffic from US-40 at Empire Junction.
Under the terms of the agreement, CDOT can add lanes from Floyd Hill to the Twin Tunnels and can construct a third tunnel; but west of the tunnels there will be a lane drop (reduction of three to two lanes) where traffic will congest in the same manner as it does now at the top of Floyd Hill. Similarly, in the eastbound direction, the agreement prohibits any widening of the highway west of Georgetown and in particular, CDOT can do nothing to resolve the extremely heavy congestion caused by the merge at Empire Junction.
The agreement allows a progress review every two years, and if the train is not in place by 2025, then consideration can be given to improving this section of the highway. In the meantime, the agreement only permits CDOT to make interchange improvements that correspond to potential train stations and to add some auxiliary lanes here and there. But the agreement forbids CDOT from doing anything between now and 2025 to fix the critical section from Idaho Springs to Georgetown.
Independent of the agreement, though, CDOT can implement "early action projects" at any time. These could include adding a "zipper lane," which could be used to carry high-occupancy vehicles in whichever direction is the most congested.
A zipper lane for shuttle buses, and for cars with several passengers, could relieve congestion right away. And unlike the maglev train, it would be convenient and would still work during rough winter weather.
John Aldridge is a Colorado licensed professional engineer, a professional traffic operations engineer, and research associate in transportation policy at the Independence Institute in Golden. This article originally appeared in the Denver Post, November 1, 2010.


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/* @test
   @bug 4027717
   @summary Check for correct implementation of RandomAccessFile.skipBytes
   */

import java.io.*;

public class SkipBytes{

    /*
     * doTest attempts to skip num_to_skip bytes in raf starting from position 0.
     * It also does a read after the skip to check if EOF has been reached
     * correctly or incorrectly.
     */

    private static void doTest(RandomAccessFile raf, int start, int num_to_skip)
        throws Exception
    {

        raf.seek(start);

        long cur_ptr = raf.getFilePointer();
        int length = (int) raf.length();
        System.err.println("\nCurrent pointer = " + cur_ptr + " length = " +
                           length + " num_to_skip = " + num_to_skip);

        //Do the Skip test
        int num_skipped = raf.skipBytes(num_to_skip);
        System.err.println("After skipBytes -- no. skipped = " + num_skipped);

        // if num_to_skip is negative do the negative skip test
        if (num_to_skip <= 0) {
            if (num_skipped != 0){
                System.err.println("Negative Skip Test Failed");
                throw new RuntimeException("Negative Skip Test Failed");
            }
            else {
                System.err.println("Negative Skip Test Succeeded");
            }
        }

        cur_ptr = raf.getFilePointer();
        System.err.println("Current pointer = " + cur_ptr);

        // Check if skip has gone beyond EOF.
        if (cur_ptr > length) {
            System.err.println("Past EOF Skip Test Failed");
            throw new RuntimeException("Past EOF Skip Test Failed");
        }
        else {
            System.err.println("Past EOF Skip Test Succeeded");
        }

        // do read test
        int byte_read = raf.read();
        if ( (cur_ptr == length) &&
             (byte_read != -1) ) {
            System.err.println("byte_read = " + byte_read +
                               " Read Test Failed ......");
            throw new RuntimeException("Read Test Failed");
        }
        else {
            System.err.println("byte_read = " + byte_read +
                               " Read Test Succeeded");
        }

    }

    public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception {

        RandomAccessFile raf = new RandomAccessFile("input.txt" , "rw");
        try {
            int length = (int)raf.length();

            doTest(raf , 0 , 2*length);
            doTest(raf , 0 , length);
            doTest(raf , 0 , length/2);
            doTest(raf , length/2 , -2);
            doTest(raf , length , 0);
            doTest(raf , 0 , -1);
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Type "sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-180.51-pkg2.run" to install the driver. NVIDIA now provides a utility to assist you with configuration of your X server configuration file. Please see Chapter 3 of the README or run 'man nvidia-xconfig' for details on usage. Instructions for those wishing to edit their X config file by hand can also be found in the README.


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La Bandini 1100 è un'autovettura prodotta nel 1946 dalla ditta Bandini Automobili di Forlì. La prima auto a portare lo stemma Bandini.

Durante la seconda guerra mondiale, Ilario Bandini smontò e tagliò una sua Fiat 1100 per nascondarla alle requisizioni tedesche. Nel 1946 rimontando la vettura disassemblata, ebbe l'occasione per esprimere le sue capacità di elaboratore e per sperimentare nuove soluzioni telaistiche.

Il telaio

Il telaio Fiat in longheroni d'acciaio, viene modificato soprattutto nelle sospensioni a ruote indipendenti con barra antirollio all'avantreno. Al retrotreno, i freni idraulici a tamburo sono posti accanto al differenziale fissato al telaio; per le sospensioni sono utilizzati elementi elastici derivati da una moto Gilera, ammortizzatori a frizione e un sistema d'articolazione derivato da un dispositivo per chiudere le porte di un bar.

La carrozzeria

La carrozzeria in alluminio, viene eseguita dal piemontese Rocco Motto. È una carrozzeria monolitica biposto (barchetta) con una linea elegante, sinuosa e sportiva al tempo stesso. La grande calandra centrale a elementi verticali, affiancata da grandi gruppi ottici, snelliscono l'ampio frontale  e definiscono le linee che si abbassano fino alle ruote posteriori interessando anche gli sportelli. Al posto del parabrezza sono scelti due "vetrini", i passaruota posteriori sono particolarmente pronunciati, mentre la parte posteriore è bassa e rastremata. Le ruote sono a raggi Borrani.

Il motore
Il motore è l'originario Fiat 1100  sul quale Ilario Bandini esprime le sue prime elaborazioni.

Motore: anteriore longitudinale, 4 cilindri in linea aste e bilancieri
Cilindrata: 1089 c.c.
Alesaggio e corsa: 68 mm × 75 mm
Potenza massima: n. d.

Voci correlate
 Ilario Bandini
 Bandini Automobili

Altri progetti

Automobili Bandini

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Consumer protection means protecting the rights of consumers. It also helps to protect fair trade competition and truthful information in a market economy. Various laws and organisations are designed to do this.
The laws are designed to stop companies using unfair practices to gain an advantage over their competitors. Examples of such practices are fraud and "false advertising", where a company advertises their product with false information.
Consumer protection laws are a form of regulation.
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"From Sarah with Love" is a song by German recording artist Sarah Connor. It was co-written and produced by Rob Tyger and Kay Denar and Connor for her debut studio album, Green Eyed Soul (2001). The title of the song is inspired by the James Bond movie From Russia with Love. Released as the album's third single on 5 November 2001, it peaked at number one in the Czech Republic, Germany, and Switzerland and reached the top three in Austria and Finland. "From Sarah with Love" was nominated for Best National (i.e. German) Single – Rock/Pop at the 2002 ECHO Awards and received a triple gold certification from the German arm of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.

Formats and track listings

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Decade-end charts

Certifications

References

External links
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2001 singles
2001 songs
Epic Records singles
Number-one singles in the Czech Republic
Number-one singles in Germany
Number-one singles in Switzerland
Sarah Connor (singer) songs
Songs written by Rob Tyger
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What is a Birthmother Scam?
As a Birth Parent, it is common to experience some nervousness as you head into the adoption process. And as someone who loves your child, you might be concerned about the relationship your child will have with his/her Adoptive Parents. It is perfectly normal to have fears about whether the Adoptive Parents will truly treat your child as their own. But how do you lessen these fears without letting them consume you or, if voiced, without miscommunicating your feelings with the Adoptive Parents?
Only the most suitable families are given the blessing and responsibilities of raising another's child. Most Adoptive Parents that enter the adoption process genuinely desire to have a child be a part of their family and do not take this decision lightly. Adoptive Parents have a special kind of love to offer their adoptive child, because that child is a miracle that never seemed possible until adoption. The screening process includes home visits to verify that the child will have a suitable room and that there is a safe and childproof environment. Adoptive Parents will also undergo background checks and may be required to attend classes or trainings and prepare themselves to raise a child. To find out more about the Adoptive Parent screening process, click here.
Hopefully, having some understanding of the adoption process sets your mind at ease a little. It is possible you may still feel a little anxious. It can be difficult to trust a family you have never met before with your child, and it can take a lot of work to establish that trust. If you decide to have at least some contact with the Adoptive Parents, have an open and honest conversation with the Adoptive Parents about the emotional well being of the child.
You should absolutely share your emotions and apprehensions with the Adoptive Parents, in addition to your Adoption Advisor. They will be understanding and compassionate, and they will be happy if you share your feelings with them. They will not only reassure you, which is definitely important, but will create a productive conversation with you about caring for the child with his/her best interests in mind.
Ask them the exact questions you want to ask. While it can certainly be difficult to be blunt, it has been proven that honesty is the best policy in these situations, especially when you want what's right for your child. Have several open, honest conversations with the Adoptive Parents, making sure to resolve issues instead of brushing them aside if they are too difficult.
It is also vital to remember that you are not alone or without power in this situation. It may sometimes feel that way, but there are many, many people on your side in this process. Adoption Network Law Center's Adoption Advisors and Birth Mother Mentors are available 24/7 for your support and guidance. You will not get left behind, and your fears will not go unanswered. It can be difficult to have faith in people you are unfamiliar with, but putting a little trust into them initially will go a long way in helping you communicate effectively with them.
It may also be helpful for you to find other people to talk to who have been through similar experiences. There are many resources out there that can help you work through your feelings. Whatever your needs might be in this process, there is a group of people who want to help.
BirthMothers4Adoption is a site where you can read about the experiences of other Birth Parents and contribute experiences of your own.
Pact is where you can find places and support groups where you can physically meet to talk about your experiences and feelings regarding adoption.
Birthmothers.org is a faith based community where you can be paired with a friend to help you talk about your experiences, talk with a trained counselor over the phone, and read stories from other Birth Parents.
Birth Mother Mentors, provided by Adoption Network Law Center, give Birth Mothers an opportunity to be guided and supported by women who have gone through the adoption process themselves.
BirthMom Buds provides peer counseling, support, and friendship to Birth Mothers, as well as forums to which you can contribute.
Three Strands focuses on building local communities for Birth Mothers and providing other forms of assistance.
Families are reviewed rigorously and have to pass through a board of extensive tests and interviews in order to be cleared for adoption. Only when the family passes these series of social and financial checks are they authorized to adopt a child. The process is thorough, so you can be certain that your child will be well provided for and loved in any adoptive home.
If you are the Birth Parent of a child who was adopted, it is perfectly normal to feel anxious about how the Adoptive Parents will talk about the topic of adoption with the child. You undoubtedly have a variety of concerns about how the Adoptive Parents address the topic, and it is good to confront those concerns head-on. It is also important that you remember that the Adoptive Parents must undergo a lengthy adoption process and are given extensive information and training about how to handle the exact scenarios that might worry you.
There exists a predominating societal myth that there are "correct" types of families when it comes to the adoption process, while others are deemed "alternative" or "inferior" as a result. This stems from a variety of cultural misconceptions about the family dynamics during this process, but they are proven false time and time again. Though their presence is diminishing, these social stigmas still manage to prevail.
One such "myth" is the idea that parents frequently attempt to hide the facts of adoption from the child by keeping it a secret from them, fearing that the child will be judged or hurt upon its reveal.
Thankfully, times have changed, and adoption is rapidly becoming normalized in our society. As a result, there is less of an inclination to hide the fact of the child's adoption from them; because it is, after all, a fact that will not be detrimental to them in any way, as long as it is discussed openly and honestly. Adopted children tend to lead the same lives as a biological child, not lacking in any element of upbringing or life.
In addition to this, most adoption programs now orient the Adoptive Parents on how to talk with their children about the topic in a natural, healthy way, so that there are not complications when the time is right to discuss the situation.
How will the Adoption Topic Be Discussed with the Child?
The child will, undoubtedly, have many questions during the initial reveal, and the Adoptive Parents will do their best to answer their questions. Neither you, as the Birth Parent, nor the process itself will be treated as something secret or shameful; instead, the child will be well-informed from an early age, which will allow them to regard adoption correctly as a normal, natural part of their life.
For many parents choosing to adopt, they do so because they are unable to conceive themselves. When explaining this concept to a child, it is important to make it understandable; for example, saying "mommy's tummy is broken" or "God made us different" can help. However, it is also vital to explain and demonstrate unconditional love at this point as well. Many children who have parents who cannot have a child of their own often feel like parents are "settling" when it comes to adoption, and, thus, that the child is not fully loved. Explaining, in simple terms, how infertility made becoming a mommy or daddy even more wonderful can show adoptive children that they are much wanted and highly loved miracle.
What about the Birth Parents?
The Adoptive Parents should use open, respectful language when discussing the Birth Parents to their child. They will not make assumptions about the parent's circumstances or experiences. It is also certain to expect that the child will have questions requiring their Birth Parents. After all, Birth Parents gave the ultimate gift of life to their child, and fully understanding that sacrifice to place their child up for adoption is a difficult concept for many to grasp.
The Adoptive Parents should not speak ill of the Birth Parents or pass along any assumptions they have about the adoption to the child. They know that, realistically speaking, doing so will damage the child's self-esteem, since children tend to link themselves to their parents. Both sets of parents (Birth and Adoptive) have the child's well¬being as the top priority, and thus no party wants to do anything that will harm the child in the long run.
It is important to understand, however, that the Adoptive Parents might be a little nervous to talk about the Birth Parents to their child, and that this is a common and understandable reaction. However, they will do their best not to project any fears or concerns they may have to the child.
Depending on what kind of adoption situation you are currently in, Adoptive Parents and Birth Parents should make the decision early on about what kind of relationship they would like to have with each other and the level and type of contact they would like to have.
If Birth Parents are in a situation where they are in contact with the Adoptive Parents and would like to remain in contact, then it is best to speak with the Adoptive Parents about this issue as soon as possible. This is not overstepping boundaries in any way: it is understandable that there would be concerns about how the child learns about their Birth Parents, and the Adoptive Parents will of course listen to these questions and concerns. The key here is communication with the Adoptive Parents. If there are specifics about how the Birth Parents want to be addressed with the child, it is necessary to bring it up if in communication with them.
The perceived social stigma in the adoption scene has often painted a picture of adoption that involves keeping the facts of the child's adoption away from the child. These facts are shrouded by an unnecessary shame and secrecy, and the child only finds out "accidentally" when they are much older.
Today, most adoptions have some level of openness. The fears of Adoptive Parents, which can include the fear that their child will think that his/her Birth Parents did not love them or the fear that their child will grow insecure in their adoptive family are understandable but it is becoming more widely accepted that it may be damaging to keep the adoption a secret from the child. By withholding the facts from the child, the Adoptive Family blocks the child's ability to fully understand the situation in a realistic way.
Contrary to popular belief, the child should be told anytime from the ages of one to four about his/her adoption. Your child is never "too young" to be told about the adoption process. This will make it significantly easier to understand later on, when the child will undoubtedly have questions or concerns about it. It's also important to keep in mind that the earlier they know, the sooner they can rationalize their feelings and accept their adoption story for the beautiful miracle that it is.
In terms of how the Adoptive Parents will talk to your child about why they were adopted, there a variety of things that the Adoptive Parents will say to the child— all of which involve being open and honest about the process, especially from an early age.
The Adoptive Parents should never say anything negative about the child or make assumptions about the Birth Parents. When the child is young, parents should consider saying variations of, "your Birth Parents love you very much, but weren't ready/able to be parents when they had you." They should emphasize how the decision was made out of love and was made for the benefit of the child's future. They should stress how happy and excited they, as the Adoptive Parents, were when the child was born, and how much all parties involved love the child.
There should, also, never just be one discussion about the child's adoption, but, instead, it should be an ongoing dialogue to make sure the child fully understands the situation and is comfortable. Without proper support the social stigma surrounding adoption may affect the child even at a very early age. Therefore, the Adoptive Parents should always be on the lookout to address negativity towards adoption that the child may have observed and be ready to talk with them about it in a positive way.
One very important thing to understand is that, no matter how supportive and open the upbringing was, it is not uncommon for the maturing child to still experience some emotional struggles about the adoption. There are various studies that have shown that the child's process of questioning their relationship to adoption are not necessarily a result of a lack of love or support, but is simply a natural part of their mental development.
All of this is to be expected, no matter how lovingly the child was told otherwise. There are some things they must work out for themselves, and oftentimes the best thing the Adoptive Parents can do is be constantly available and supportive of them.
In some cases, where there is no open adoption in place, the child may want to meet their Birth Parents. The best thing the Adoptive Parents can do is to help the child through this by not withholding information or birth records from them. In most cases, even when the Adoptive Families disapprove of their child meeting their Birth Parents, the child will usually go and try to find them anyway, with or without the Adoptive Parents' help. However, being open about the situation may help, and by providing information, may even help them grow secure enough in themselves to not seek out their true parents. In any situation, however, Adoptive Parents should show support for the child in order to help with their process of self-discovery.
If you are involved in an open adoption situation, then you, the Birth Parent, have valuable input to contribute when it comes to telling your child about the adoption. The Adoptive Parents can work with you to determine what makes everyone feel comfortable and what best matches the needs of the child.
If you are in the position where you can talk directly to your child about it, it is the best policy to be honest. Of course, when they are younger, they might not immediately understand the details but what they will understand, however, is the emotional component. Letting them know that you love them is of course the most important thing. It might be a difficult road for them, depending on their personality and their social situation, but your support will mean the world to them, since it will greatly help them ignore people who tell them negative things about adoption.
In general, there are very few absolutes for how Adoptive or Birth Parents should engage with a child on this topic of adoption.
Just know that you might not always know what to say to them— and that's okay. They might even ask some questions as they grow up that might be difficult or cause anxiety. Just remember that the child is ultimately striving to feel loved and secure, and they will do this by being endlessly curious about the circumstances of their adoption. Helping them understand those circumstances as they grow older will help them develop a strong sense of self and will enable them to embrace life normally.


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Delaware DNREC's Annual Mid-Winter Survey Finds Record Number Of Bald Eagles
Ammoland Inc. Posted on January 23, 2010 May 9, 2013 by Ammoland
Delaware Bald Eagles
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DOVER, Del – –(AmmoLand.com)- In past years, the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife's annual Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Survey – conducted as part of a nationwide survey – has found fewer than 40 birds in the state.
However, in the just-completed 2010 survey, DNREC Wildlife Biologist Anthony Gonzon tallied a record 120 bald eagles – 77 adults and 43 immature birds, including resident nesting birds as well as winter visitors. The survey also located two new eagle nests, increasing the number of eagle territories in Delaware to 60.
"The Division had been receiving recent reports from the public of up to 40 eagles in one place at one time, and the numbers we observed during the mid-winter flight further support that Delaware can be a great place for bald eagles during the winter," said Gonzon. He also noted that the actual number of bald eagles currently in Delaware could be higher, as more eagles are likely overwintering in parts of western Sussex County and north of the C&D Canal in New Castle County, both areas not covered by the survey.
Federally de-listed as an endangered species by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in 2007, bald eagles remain listed as endangered in Delaware. Although they are not as rare as in the last century, bald eagles continue to face many threats such as disturbance, pollutants and habitat loss. Coordinated through the United States Geological Survey and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the mid-winter survey produces data that allows state and federal agencies to examine population trends in our national bird.
During the winter, Delaware is second home for some bald eagles whose breeding grounds are farther north. These visitors come south to take advantage of food resources ranging from fish to carrion that may not be as plentiful in their northern territories in the winter. Because many birds will feed on road-killed animals and may not perceive the threat of an oncoming vehicle, winter can be a dangerous time.
"In October 2009, a bald eagle was struck and killed by car while feeding along a roadside near Seaford, so motorists need to be especially aware of their possible presence on the roadways," Gonzon said.
In January, Delaware's resident bald eagles are conducting nest maintenance, preparing to nest and defending their nesting territories from the northern invaders and each other. Once numbering as few as two to four nesting pairs during the 1980s, bald eagles continue to rebound in Delaware, largely due to federal protections.
Delaware's mid-winter survey also marks the beginning of the Division's annual nest monitoring program. From January through May, the Division conducts monthly aerial surveys of all known bald eagle nest sites. In 2009, the Division monitored 56 active bald eagle nesting territories in Delaware.
"In these territories, 48 eagle pairs attempted nesting and successfully raised 60 young. That was nine fewer than 2008 when Delaware's eagles produced an astounding 69 young," Gonzon noted. "During the mid-winter survey, we observed a number of our birds that are already close to laying the first eggs of 2010," he added.
With the high number of wintering and resident bald eagles, Delawareans could potentially see a bald eagle perched in a tree or soaring high overhead in many locations throughout the state. As part of the annual monitoring program, the Division encourages citizens to report such sightings to help track our resident bald eagles and locate possible new nest sites.
Here are some tips for reporting bald eagle sightings:
Note the number of eagles observed and whether each eagle is an adult or immature.
Adults display the distinctive completely white heads and tails. Immature bald eagles have mostly brown heads and tails, often with some white on their breasts and bellies, as well as under the wings.
Note what the eagle is doing. Is it flying or sitting? Is it carrying something or eating on the ground?
If the bald eagle is flying, please note the direction that it flew from and the direction in which it was headed.
Note the time, date and location of the observation. Use nearest towns and intersections or prominent landmarks as reference points (for example, on Route 6, a half mile west of the intersection with Route 9).
If you believe you have located a bald eagle nest, please contact the Division as soon as possible. Please do not approach nesting eagles, as some pairs may be highly disturbed by innocent spectators.
The Division of Fish and Wildlife also receives many calls about possibly injured eagles, often sitting in fields or yards for long periods of time. In most cases, the eagles are perfectly healthy. Bald eagles may remain in a single location for hours as they recover from a territorial battle with other adult eagles or as they feed, rest and conserve energy.
"These are large, strong birds that are capable of injuring a would-be rescuer, so we encourage the public not to approach or attempt to capture any potentially injured eagle. Instead, observe the bird from a distance and note whether it appears to be in distress or having difficulty flying, before contacting someone with the proper training to help," Gonzon said.
To report observations, potential nests or possible injuries, or to ask other questions, please contact Wildlife Biologist Anthony Gonzon, Division of Fish and Wildlife, Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, at 302-653-2880, or by email at [email protected]
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Q: PHP-Mysql table join from different host There is a table employee in the database abc_db at abc@localhost(server) and there is another table department in the database xyz_db at xyz@localhost(server). How can I join the tables using php mysql connection. I have written the following code but it does not generate any resource id.
$conn = mysql_connect("localhost","abc","abcdb");
$conn1 = mysql_connect("localhost","xyz","xyzdb");

$db_select=mysql_select_db("abc_db",$conn);
$db_select1=mysql_select_db("xyz_db",$conn1);

$sql="SELECT * FROM employee e LEFT JOIN department d ON e.department_id=d.id ";
$res=mysql_query($sql);

A: You can't join two tables using different connections to the database, not from PHP, nor on the MySQL server. (@RobertPitt has a good point: do you actually need two connections? It's possible to join two tables on the same host, but in different databases, within one connection - assuming your connection has the necessary privileges to access both)
If you have control over one or other of the databases, you might try setting up a federated table; make sure that the performance is OK though (if the db machines don't have a fast, low-latency connection (i.e. directly joined by a cable), don't bother), and there is a long list of limitations.
Possible lesser evils:

*

*replicate the table from one server to the other (tricky to set up)

*"join" them manually in PHP (gross, inefficient, but pretty much your only choice if you don't have control over the database)

A: Its not possible, the only way its possible on PHP would be when your using clusters / several nodes with a replication setup.
Obviously you don't understand some of the more technical stuff in regards to mysql, but give this ago.
$master = mysql_connect("master_host","abc","abcdb");
$slave = mysql_connect("slave_host","xyz","xyzdb");

if(mysql_select_db("abc_db",$master) && mysql_select_db("xyz_db",$slave))
{
    //Both Selected
    $sql = mysql_query("SELECT * FROM employee",$master);
    $rows = array();
    while($row = mysql_fetch_assoc($sql))
    {
         //Query the other $slave DB here!
         $slave_sql = mysql_query("SELECT * FROM department WHERE department_id = " . $row['id'],$slave);
         while($sub_row = mysql_fetch_assoc($slave_sql))
         {
             $row = array_combine($sub_row,$row);
         }
         $rows[] = $row;
    }
}

But thats not what you want to be doing really.
Just incase your trying to join across 2 databases on the same server, as both your hosts in your code are locahost, this is possible
SELECT * FROM db1.employees db1_e,db2.records db2_r WHERE db1_e.employee_id = db2_r.record_eid

But not sever 1 to an external server without using replication, even then you can replication wont be much help.
References and links:
http://nathan.rambeck.org/blog/2-joining-mysql-tables-across-multiple-databases
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/replication.html

A: You can make select between different databases and tables if used user has permissions to all of them (this is not possible if database hosts are different).
This is just an example:
SELECT `table_a`.`column` AS `table_a_column`, `table_b`.`column` AS `table_b_column`
FROM `database_a`.`table` AS `table_a`
JOIN `database_b`.`table` AS `table_b` ON `table_b`.`smth` = `table_a`.`smth_else`

A: You can't join them "on-the-fly" using neither PHP nor SQL, what you can do is fetch data from both hosts and compare/join them manually using PHP.

A: Simply we can say. You can't run or join two tables of two different database in PHP.
you can run query on mysql prompt but not in .php file because every time you need to call database connection in mysql_query(); so you can't run two database at same time.
you have single choice just take first database's table's data in array and then run array loop or you can use it's id with IN in mysql or run two while loop.

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Both graduated in 2000 from St. Bonaventure's School of Business (Michelle with a BBA in accounting and an MBA; Tom with a BBA in Finance) and each holds an executive spot in a successful startup company in Chicago. Michelle serves as CFO of tastytrade, Inc., a financial network that offers live daily programming about finance and investing. Tom is co-founder of LaunchPad Lab, a web development studio devoted to helping businesses grow through technology.
They point to Bona's professors, who offer inspiration as well as instruction, and to the Franciscan tradition, which serves as a strong foundation in their lives, as critical to their accomplishments.
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While at Bonaventure, Tom joined the Finance Club and toured the exchanges in New York and Chicago, and knew immediately he would eventually move to Chicago (his brothers, Joe, '97, and Tim, '04, '05, work in Chicago's finance district). He found a mentor and a good friend in Dr. Jeffery Peterson.
Dr. Peterson, who passed away in February, served as a professor of finance for 29 years and as chair of the Department of Finance for 16 years.
Tom and Michelle hail from a long line of Bonnies, one that began with Tom's grandfather, Dr. Kenneth Anderson, a professor and administrator at Bona's from 1946 to 1985. At last count, nearly 30 members of the Anderson/Cullen legacy family hold St. Bonaventure degrees.
Though they are busy building their careers and raising their nine-month-old daughter, Lauren, the Cullens still find time to give back to Bona's. Tom is a member of the National Alumni Association Board and most recently returned to campus as a guest speaker for the Third Annual SIMM Boot Camp.
They are also the University's youngest Seraphim Legacy Society members and have included St. Bonaventure in their estate plans.
tastytrade, a real financial network from the creators of thinkorswim.
Passion. Be accountable. Help people grow.
Raising awareness of the University and its graduates. My company recently hired a finance major from St. Bonaventure who is really exceling in his position and doing great things. I would encourage all alumni to remember where they started when they are looking to hire.
Lincoln Park (and St. Bonaventure).


Cossart Design's blog is a look into the ideas and inspiration among the employees. Many outside influences inspire us and this gives us a way to relay it to our readers.
So it may not be a surprise to most of you (especially if you've been in the store), but my absolute favorite color is blue- in any shade or design. But what may surprise you to hear is that the most popular color in the world is blue (alot great minds out there if you ask me). Blue symbolizes cleanliness, serenity, peace, coolness, and strength. The color blue can be added to almost any color scheme or design, especially when you take advantage of the different shades. Not quite sure how to incorporate blue into your home? Well we're giving you a Cossart Design Guide to decorating with blue, broken down by shade.
Navy blue is a classic; it's dark enough to hide stains and pairs with any bright color for a high contrast look. Navy can be overwhelming when used throughout an entire room, so we recommend using it as an accent wall color or paired with a white trim to balance out the dark. You can even use a navy patterned wall paper to add variety and character to a room.
Where else can you use navy? Rugs, especially with high traffic areas, a darker navy rug can help hide wear and dirt and looks great against hardwood flooring. Navy accessories and furniture can complete any look. Pair with white and red for a nautical look, with gold for a contemporary feel, with darker woods for a classic traditional look or with bright pinks for a fun and young look.
Sky blue adds serenity to any room, it's calm without being boring and is light enough to paint an entire room. Another unique place to use it is in the kitchen. Use it on the cabinets in a rustic design or on the appliances for a retro look.
Sky blue accessories can add lightness to a room and pairs well with natural textures for a beach or ocean vibe. You can add it in accent pieces to a monochromatic color scheme for a subtle pop of color. You can even use it outside in your patio furniture or as a siding color.
Turquoise has been the trend lately being used in designs from funky modern to cozy bohemian. It works as a great accent color and goes well with neutral colors and bright colors. We love pairing it with natural textures and neutral tones to play with a juxtaposition of cool and warm. It also creates a beautiful backsplash to any kitchen or even to tile a bathroom shower.
We love using turquoise window treatments and accessories for pops of color in a room. It also can create a fresh, spring look when paired with white and greens. It also goes well with other shades of blue, creating a fun monochromatic color scheme.
Candice Olson, you know her best from HGTV's flagship show Divine Design. She's a brilliant interior designer who fuses traditional form with the clean, simplicity of modern. She's recently released a third line of fabrics with Kravet Fabrics (who we absolutely love) consisting of four books in seafoams, cobalts, soft greys and golds. We love her new collection so much that we wanted to share with you some of the ways we're incorporating them into our designs.
We love the combination of cobalts and soft greys so we wanted to create a design with both the Vapor and Smoke collections.
We thought the seaforms paired perfectly with the golds so we used both the Mineral and Lunar collections in our design.
Cossart Design is a full service interior design firm serving the Middle Georgia area for over 6 years. We work with residential and commercial clients to develop a comprehensive plan for both remodeling and new construction.


In this article, we will explain Illinois' income shares child support guidelines for 2019. We will discuss many of the tools provided by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Human Services that will allow you to estimate child support. We explain the Illinois child support calculator, the gross to net income conversion table, the income shares schedule based on net income, the child support obligation worksheet and the shared physical care obligation worksheet.
For some foundational information on Illinois child support laws, check out our article: Illinois Child Support 2019.
As we explain in our article Changes to Illinois Child Support Laws for 2019, effective July 1, 2017, Illinois reformed its child support laws. Under the former law, the amount that an obligor parent was required to pay in child support was based simply on the obligor's income and the number of children involved.
calculated based on the combined net income of both parents. Once this number is determined, each parent's share of the responsibility for providing that amount of child support is calculated based on the net incomes of the parents relative to one another.
This means that, unlike the previous law, the new child support law takes the income of the recipient of the child support into account when determining the amount of the obligor parent's child support obligation.
In shared physical care situations, defined as a parenting situation in which each parent has the child for at least 146 overnights per year, the total child support obligation is multiplied by a factor of 1.5 and the time spent with the child is factored into the calculation. The more time the obligor parent spends with the child, the less the obligor parent's obligation will be.
The new child support schedules by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has released the new child support guidelines as well as several tools which will allow parents to estimate how the new law will affect their child support obligations.
Illinois Child Support Calculator: The Illinois Child Support Estimator is an online tool you can use to estimate the amount of child support you can expect to receive or be obligated to pay under the new law. It automates the use of the tables and worksheets below.
split parenting situations, when child support may be modified, and the Illinois child support minimums and maximums.
Gross to Net Income Conversion Table: This table allows you to quickly estimate your net income, upon which child support obligations are based, from your gross income. This is based on the standardized amount you will be expected to pay in taxes. Be sure to follow the instructions in the tutorial to determine what qualifies as gross income before using this table. For example child support obligations to another parent, and Supplemental Security Income are not part of your gross income.
Income Shares Schedule Based on Net Income: Once you have calculated the combined monthly net income of both parents, you can use this table to estimate the amount of the parents' joint child support obligation.
determine the amount of each parent's child support obligation in non shared physical care situations.
per year, you can use this worksheet to calculate each parent's support obligation.
It is important to note that the passage of the 2017 law does not automatically change existing child support obligations. In order to modify existing child support obligations, one parent must file a motion to modify child support and show a substantial change in circumstances as a prerequisite to obtaining an order to modify the child support. The passage of the new law, alone, does not qualify as a substantial change of circumstances.
However, if the child support obligation differs by more than 20% from the new guidelines, a substantial change of circumstances is not required to have child support modified. You can learn more about child support modification here: Illinois Child Support Modification Explained.
respective net income maxes out at $30,000 gross per individual.
tools that I link to?Either way, thanks for reading and commenting.


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Q: how to remove this warnings in beeline commands :Hive3 namespace found Warning: HADOOP_YARN_HOME is invalid when i use beeline (hive 3 client) i get this warning , using Hive 3 in Ubuntu 16.04:
Hive3 namespace found
Warning: HADOOP_YARN_HOME is invalid
Warning: HADOOP_MAPRED_HOME is invalid
Warning: HADOOP_YARN_HOME is invalid
Warning: HADOOP_MAPRED_HOME is invalid
Warning: HADOOP_YARN_HOME is invalid
Warning: HADOOP_MAPRED_HOME is invalid

which also shown in output files for commands like :
beeline --silent=true --outputformat=csv2  -f local_queries_path.hql >  local_output_path.csv

how do i remove this warnings ?

A: @juniorsoftware
You need to set the ENVIRONMENT_VARIABLES (HADOOP_YARN_HOME & HADOOP_MAPRED_HOME_ to make the warnings go away.  There are many different ways to do this in your ssh user profile or by manually executing the commands, etc.


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Q: Troubleshooting an error: The behavior of the UICollectionViewFlowLayout is not defined because the item height must be less than the height I have a ViewController that at the top, holds a UIView with a UITextView.  Constrained to the bottom of the UIView is a UICollectionView that scrolls horizontally.
The UITextView resizes based on user typing in additional lines of text but I am getting an error because of some sizing issue between the collectionView and the collectionViewFlowLayout but I can't for the life of me work it out.
The code is as follows:
import UIKit

class ViewController: UIViewController {

    let containerView = UIView()
    var collectionView: UICollectionView!

    override func viewDidLoad() {
        super.viewDidLoad()

        setupKeyboardObservers()
        setupTopTextView()
        setupCollectionView()
    }

    func setupTopTextView() {

        view.backgroundColor = .lightGray
        view.addSubview(containerView)
        containerView.translatesAutoresizingMaskIntoConstraints = false
        NSLayoutConstraint.activate([
            containerView.topAnchor.constraint(equalTo: view.topAnchor, constant: 0),
            containerView.leadingAnchor.constraint(equalTo: view.leadingAnchor, constant: 0),
            containerView.trailingAnchor.constraint(equalTo: view.trailingAnchor, constant: 0),
        ])

        let textView = UITextView()
        containerView.addSubview(textView)
        textView.backgroundColor = .systemBackground
        textView.translatesAutoresizingMaskIntoConstraints = false
        textView.isScrollEnabled = false
        textView.becomeFirstResponder()
        textView.textContainer.maximumNumberOfLines = 0
        NSLayoutConstraint.activate([
            textView.topAnchor.constraint(equalTo: containerView.topAnchor, constant: 50),
            textView.leadingAnchor.constraint(equalTo: containerView.leadingAnchor, constant: 20),
            textView.trailingAnchor.constraint(equalTo: containerView.trailingAnchor, constant: -20),
            containerView.bottomAnchor.constraint(equalTo: textView.bottomAnchor, constant: 0)
        ])

        textView.text = "This is a test"

    }

    func setupCollectionView() {

    let flowLayout = UICollectionViewFlowLayout()
    flowLayout.scrollDirection = .horizontal
    flowLayout.minimumLineSpacing = 0
    flowLayout.minimumInteritemSpacing = 0

    collectionView = UICollectionView(frame: .zero, collectionViewLayout: flowLayout)
    collectionView.backgroundColor = .systemYellow
    view.addSubview(collectionView)

    collectionView.translatesAutoresizingMaskIntoConstraints = false
    NSLayoutConstraint.activate([
        collectionView.topAnchor.constraint(equalTo: containerView.bottomAnchor, constant: 0),
        collectionView.leadingAnchor.constraint(equalTo: view.leadingAnchor, constant: 0),
        collectionView.trailingAnchor.constraint(equalTo: view.trailingAnchor, constant: 0),
        collectionView.bottomAnchor.constraint(equalTo: view.bottomAnchor, constant: 0)
    ])

    collectionView.isPagingEnabled = true
    collectionView.dataSource = self
    collectionView.delegate = self
    collectionView.register(BasicCollectionViewCell.self, forCellWithReuseIdentifier: BasicCollectionViewCell.reuseIdentifier)

    }

}

extension ViewController: UICollectionViewDataSource, UICollectionViewDelegateFlowLayout {

    func collectionView(_ collectionView: UICollectionView, layout collectionViewLayout: UICollectionViewLayout, sizeForItemAt indexPath: IndexPath) -> CGSize {
        return CGSize(width: collectionView.frame.size.width, height: collectionView.frame.size.height)
    }

    func collectionView(_ collectionView: UICollectionView, numberOfItemsInSection section: Int) -> Int {
        4
    }

    func collectionView(_ collectionView: UICollectionView, cellForItemAt indexPath: IndexPath) -> UICollectionViewCell {

        let cell = collectionView.dequeueReusableCell(withReuseIdentifier: BasicCollectionViewCell.reuseIdentifier, for: indexPath) as! BasicCollectionViewCell

        let backgroundColorOptions = [UIColor.systemGreen, .systemPurple, .brown, .systemRed]
        cell.backgroundColor = backgroundColorOptions[indexPath.row]
        return cell
    }

}

The BasicCollectionViewCell literally has nothing yet as I am just trying to get these elements working and resizing correctly:

class BasicCollectionViewCell: UICollectionViewCell {

        static let reuseIdentifier = "BASIC_COLLECTIONVIEW_CELL"

        override init(frame: CGRect) {
            super.init(frame: frame)

        }

        required init?(coder: NSCoder) {
            fatalError("init(coder:) has not been implemented")
        }

}

The error I get happens when the UITextView increases or decreases in height:
2020-07-02 16:34:06.922059+1000 collectionViewResizingTest[97611:1371485] The behavior of the UICollectionViewFlowLayout is not defined because:
2020-07-02 16:34:06.922175+1000 collectionViewResizingTest[97611:1371485] the item height must be less than the height of the UICollectionView minus the section insets top and bottom values, minus the content insets top and bottom values.
2020-07-02 16:34:06.922554+1000 collectionViewResizingTest[97611:1371485] The relevant UICollectionViewFlowLayout instance is <UICollectionViewFlowLayout: 0x7ffbfc016350>, and it is attached to <UICollectionView: 0x7ffbf9844600; frame = (0 94; 414 802); clipsToBounds = YES; gestureRecognizers = <NSArray: 0x6000017c9200>; layer = <CALayer: 0x6000019d2ba0>; contentOffset: {0, 0}; contentSize: {1656, 816}; adjustedContentInset: {0, 0, 34, 0}; layout: <UICollectionViewFlowLayout: 0x7ffbfc016350>; dataSource: <collectionViewResizingTest.ViewController: 0x7ffbf9411ad0>>.
2020-07-02 16:34:06.922642+1000 collectionViewResizingTest[97611:1371485] Make a symbolic breakpoint at UICollectionViewFlowLayoutBreakForInvalidSizes to catch this in the debugger.
2020-07-02 16:34:08.131628+1000 collectionViewResizingTest[97611:1371485] The behavior of the UICollectionViewFlowLayout is not defined because:
2020-07-02 16:34:08.131766+1000 collectionViewResizingTest[97611:1371485] the item height must be less than the height of the UICollectionView minus the section insets top and bottom values, minus the content insets top and bottom values.
2020-07-02 16:34:08.131940+1000 collectionViewResizingTest[97611:1371485] The relevant UICollectionViewFlowLayout instance is <UICollectionViewFlowLayout: 0x7ffbfc016350>, and it is attached to <UICollectionView: 0x7ffbf9844600; frame = (0 107.5; 414 788.5); clipsToBounds = YES; gestureRecognizers = <NSArray: 0x6000017c9200>; layer = <CALayer: 0x6000019d2ba0>; contentOffset: {0, 0}; contentSize: {1656, 768}; adjustedContentInset: {0, 0, 0, 0}; layout: <UICollectionViewFlowLayout: 0x7ffbfc016350>; dataSource: <collectionViewResizingTest.ViewController: 0x7ffbf9411ad0>>.
2020-07-02 16:34:08.132058+1000 collectionViewResizingTest[97611:1371485] Make a symbolic breakpoint at UICollectionViewFlowLayoutBreakForInvalidSizes to catch this in the debugger.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.  I think it has something to do with the safe area at the bottom (this happens on devices in the simulator that have FaceID).

A: Fixed by setting the collectionView.contentInsetAdjustmentBehavior to .never