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Sampanis, Konstantinos
The Modern Greek subjunctive complementation
A diachronic and typological approach
17.0 x 24.0 cm, 203 p., hardback
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This monograph addresses a syntactic "peculiarity" of the Modern Greek language, namely the phenomenon of finite complementation which is instantiated by the usage of a verbal category habitually described as the Modern Greek subjunctive mood. The study provides a systematic investigation of the Modern Greek subjunctive complementation through thorough examination of the diachrony, synchrony and typology of this construction and critically discusses existing theoretical analyses dealing with it.
This study explores one of the most salient features of the Modern Greek (MG) syntax, namely the complementation function of the na-clauses. Traditionally, this grammatical structure is seen as a mood category, a part of the verbal paradigm and is designated as a 'subjunctive'. However, in spite of numerous publications dealing with the phenomenon, linguistic scholarship has not yet reached a consensus about the exact syntactic and semantic features of this grammatical construction. In this monograph it is suggested that the na-clauses do constitute a genuine mood category, nevertheless the impressionistic descriptiveness of traditional terminology should be supported by a more systematic and up-to-date semantic and syntactic analysis.
The book comprises eight chapters that offer a "holistic" approach to MG subjunctive complementation. To that end the na-clauses are examined by investigating extensive diachronic, synchronic, and typological data that shed light on this single phenomenon. Diachronically, the rise of the finite complementation in MG in Koinē and Early Middle Greek - and the parallel demise of the non-finite verbal categories - is discussed, synchronically the na-clauses are analyzed with regard to their semantic function and exact syntactic properties and typologically the MG na-clause are contrasted with several germane cross-linguistic complementation structures.
Despite the major importance of the subjunctive complementation within the MG syntax, this is the first monograph exclusively dedicated to this phenomenon. It aims to provide a precise description of the na-clauses which will be enduring and useful for any future attempt to better comprehend the overall complementation architecture of the Modern Greek language. In terms of methodology, it encompasses findings stemming from the long grammatic tradition on Greek philology, language contact research and state-of-the-art diachronic syntax.
This work is a slightly revised version of the author's doctoral thesis which was awarded the Indo-European Society's 2013 prize for best dissertation and will be of interest to historical linguists, syntacticians, typologists as well as classical philologists.
Konstantinos Sampanis was born in Athens in 1980. He studied Greek Philology and Linguistics at the University of Athens and he completed his doctoral studies at the University of Salzburg. He has worked as a lecturer and researcher at University of Salzburg, University of the Aegean and is currently a CoCirculation2 research program fellow at Boğaziçi University. His main research interests focus on historical linguistics, in particular syntactic change, the diachrony of the Greek language, language contact and sociolinguistics.
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Five Reasons to Play Roleplaying Games
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Here at Mythcreants, we write a lot about how you can get more fun out of your game. This is great for veteran players, but not everyone is a veteran player. Some people haven't experienced an RPG at all, which is why a reader recently sent us a question asking why we play them.
This question stumped me for longer than I'd care to admit. When you've lived and breathed roleplaying games for years, it can be hard to articulate why you enjoy them so much. "They're just fun!" I was tempted to say, but that's not going to persuade anyone who doesn't already own a bag of plastic polyhedrals. With the rise of shows like Critical Role and The Adventure Zone, more people than ever have been exposed to tabletop roleplaying, so it behooves veterans like myself to represent the hobby as best we can. If you're considering your first campaign, or know someone who is, here are some reasons to take the plunge.
1. To Dive Into a Story You Can Shape
Roleplaying is, at its heart, a storytelling medium. Sometimes, roleplaying games tell tales of crawling through dungeons and claiming treasure; sometimes, they spin stories of political intrigue in the depths of space. No matter which story is being told, what separates RPGs from other mediums is the level of interactivity.
In a traditional roleplaying game, each player takes on the role of one character, with a single game master controlling the rest of the world.* The GM crafts plot hooks, villains, monsters, and everything else a good story needs, but the players decide how their characters will react. Have you ever been watching a movie and wanted to shout "don't go in there, it's obviously a trap!" at the main character? Now it's up to you whether to proceed into a spooky room or look for another way around.
Beyond controlling your character's immediate actions, roleplaying games also let you pursue whatever plot interests you most. Even the most freeform video games can't account for more than a fraction of potential player choices, but tabletop RPGs are controlled by a human who can react in real time. Maybe you're not interested in defeating the main villain in mortal combat; maybe you'd rather date them instead. As long as your actions make sense in the context of the story, most game masters will welcome whatever curve balls you throw at them.
And you can take the interactivity further! Players are in a unique position that's part audience, part co-writer. If you're in a campaign that's mostly social drama, and you'd like some bloody combat to mix things up, you can talk to the GM about it. A good GM will do their best to accommodate you, since player enjoyment is their ultimate goal. Soon you'll have a midnight assassination attempt on your life, giving you an excuse to draw your sword after months of negotiations and talk. It's like reading a novel and having a direct line to the author for what you'd like to see next.
2. To Become Your Favorite Character
While the larger story is certainly a vital aspect of roleplaying games, the character you play might be even more important. RPGs have the thinnest separation between audience and character of any storytelling medium, as you control the character's actions in real time. This lets you develop a close connection with your characters, until you feel their triumphs as your own.
Even the most restrictive systems offer a lot of options for making your character. Do you like hotshot pilots or meditative mystics? Maybe cunning operatives are more your speed, or perhaps you'd just like to play yourself but with superpowers. Systems exist to fulfill any of these desires. You can model your character off the protagonist in your favorite prose story or create something from the depths of your imagination.
Once you've decided on what kind of character you want to play, the fun has only just started. From there, you take on your character's persona and safely experience things you'd never do in real life. This can range from big flashy stuff, like fighting dragons, to much smaller scale stuff. Maybe your character just needs to put their life savings on the line in order to win the day. That's something none of us would want to do in real life, but roleplaying games let you explore the idea in a space where you know everything will okay.
Over the course of a good campaign, you will bond with your character, until you understand them like a best friend. You will experience bone-chilling fear and heart-pounding success through their eyes. At the story's climax, you will experience the satisfaction of saving the day. And the best part is if you find you're not into the character you've created, that's okay! You can retire them and make a new one.
3. To Explore Your Favorite Settings
Collaborative storytelling and deep character-roleplaying are great, but maybe they're a bit abstract for you. That's fine, RPGs have another tool with which to tempt you: the setting of your favorite stories. Have you ever wanted to pilot a Firefly through the Verse, or skim the sands of Tatooine in your T-16?* Perhaps you'd prefer a trek through the primal forests of Middle-earth or a stint in the Night's Watch atop the Wall?
No matter what your favorite story is, there's probably an RPG for it. At first, this is just an opportunity to continue the stories you love. Perhaps you've just binge-watched all of Popular TV Show, and you're not ready to let that world go. So you pick up the Popular TV Show roleplaying game, and the adventure continues. While you probably aren't playing the canon characters,* you can have the same kinds of adventures and tour the same locations they did.
But wait, there's more! No matter how much you love a favorite novel or film, there's probably something you thought wasn't fully explored. Are you curious about hobbits who live their lives in the world of tall folk, or do you dream of knowing how exactly the Federation manages its internal affairs? RPGs are the perfect medium to explore these questions. You can explore a setting's undeveloped ideas, or subvert those ideas entirely. Maybe it's time to play a Firefly game where you're an Alliance officer or a Song of Ice and Fire campaign about a peasant commune. No one can stop you from turning your beloved setting on its head and seeing what falls out.
The best part is that you're not limited to big name settings like Star Wars or the Cthulhu Mythos. If a story has achieved even a modicum of popularity, it's likely someone has made a roleplaying system for it. On the rare chance that your favorite setting doesn't have its own RPG, or the more likely chance that its RPG is bad, there are plenty of other systems that can be adapted. Is your favorite story a detective novel no one else has ever heard of? Gumshoe has you covered. What if you want play in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, which doesn't even have its own system? In that case, I shall direct you to Primetime Adventures, a roleplaying game so flexible it can accommodate nearly any TV show ever made.*
4. To Laugh at Wacky Hijinks
There's a lot of serious fun to be had in roleplaying games. You'll launch into dramatic speeches just before avenging the tragic death of your family, and that's just for starters. But on the other side of the coin, RPGs can be really funny. In fact, sometimes it's the funny stories you'll find yourself retelling years later.
One source of comedy in RPGs is the rules themselves. Many systems, especially big sprawling ones like D&D, try to have rules for everything. This leads to hilarity. You might find yourself locked in life or death combat with an iron golem, only to remember that a feat you took several levels ago gives you a headbutt attack, and suddenly you've defeated the boss by bonking it with your forehead.
That's a fairly tame example. Some rules create truly bizarre situations. In the first edition of 7th Sea, it was possible to make a character so ugly that looking upon them was enough to freeze enemies in their tracks, which meant you were basically playing Medusa in a swashbuckling pirate game. These situations are rarely intended by the designers, but that doesn't make them any less funny.
As amusing as the rules may be, the greatest source of hilarity will always be your fellow players. Even players who aren't natural jokesters will find it easy to crack wise at the table. That's because everyone in an RPG is in roughly the same headspace. You're all thinking of the tropes and conventions around the game's genre, so when those tropes are subverted, it's funny to everyone. Trust me; you'll be consumed with giggles when the main bad guy gives their evil speech, only to have a fellow player nitpick the villain's grammar.
5. To Spend Quality Time With Friends and Family
If you're anything like me, it can be really awkward to gather people together in a room with the ambiguous goal of "socializing." And yet, you still want to socialize with your friends, either because it recharges your batteries or just to maintain important relationships. You need something to do, an activity around which to focus your socializing.
Roleplaying games are a great way to do this. They give you the perfect excuse to get together with the important people in your life. Most RPGs assume a default schedule of one session per week,* which allows you to set up a recurring event with little effort. That way you're not always scrambling to find a new date; it's something everyone agrees on in advance.
Delving dungeons and rolling dice is a great way to carve out low-pressure social time. RPGs are entertaining in their own right, so no one gets bored. But RPGs don't require everyone's attention all the time, so there's plenty of time to chat and catch up too. For a really serious game, you might want to save the small talk for when the GM is getting set up, but in more casual games you can trade anecdotes between rolls, then get back to fighting the dragon.
While RPGs are usually played face-to-face, there are other options. If the people you want to hang with are halfway across the country,* it's perfectly viable to play via voice chat. Entire sites and services have sprung up around this idea, and most of them are free.
A final advantage roleplaying games have for socializing is cost. While most RPG core books run in the $60 dollar range, you usually only need one for the entire group. After that, you just need a few dollars for dice and you're good to go.* Few other hobbies can match roleplaying games when it comes to dollars spent per hour of entertainment.
Roleplaying games have brought an immeasurable amount of joy to my life, and I hope I've convinced you to give them a try. I've laid out some benefits that stretch across the hobby as a whole, but every player's experience is unique, and I'm sure I've barely scratched the surface of why people play. If you happen to be an RPG veteran, I'd love to hear about your own reasons for playing in the comments.
A lot of games experiment with that formula, but we'll stick to basics for now.
Don't bullseye womp rats though, that's just rude.
That's got a host of difficulties.
Except horror. It's not good at that.
Though you can alter that of course.
Or if face-to-faces meetings give you anxiety.
Though some companies are trying to complicate this with proprietary dice. Looking at you, Fantasy Flight.
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Comments on Five Reasons to Play Roleplaying Games
You articulate my own thoughts so well! I like it.
I also like that you poke your finger at Fantasy Flight and their annoying "proprietary dice." I've found that their Warhammer Fantasy RPG would be so much more fun if not for its complicated dice system with all those eagles and hammers and chaos stars mucking up the dice. Seriously, it takes way longer interpreting each player's die rolls than, say, just rolling a d20 or a fist-full of d6s and looking at the numbers that come up. And if I lose one of those Fantasy Flight dice? Well, I guess that means I'll be buying a whole new set because I can't find singles anywhere…
In reply to Adam
I have nothing but contempt for FFG dice. I mainly dislike them for the extra cost, and how if you lose one you need to buy an entire new set, and that you can't use them for anything else not even other FFG games.
But I'm also not fond of the core dice mechanic itself. As a GM, it's exhausting to keep coming up with extra results to justify all those advantages and disadvantages. I just want to know if the PC succeeded or failed, and I'll provide cool description as needed without slowing the game down.
I'm kind of surprised by how many people dislike the FFG die mechanic. I find it really, really helpful. Particularly with players who are bad at math. Cancel out symbols, done. I also find it easy to modify – throw in a good die or bad die for X reason instead of a numerical modifier. Genesis thankfully has included tables for how to spend the symbols…but I agree it can be a headache. I'm simplifying it somewhat (which I won't belabour this post with).
I find it very good as a "first system" because players get used to narrating rolls themselves, which can build the habit before playing other games. On the other hand, I've found long-term players of other games (particularly D20/D&D) tend to struggle as usually the GM does it in those systems (where the players typically say "8 damage" and little else).
The business ethics of the dice…I totally agree. But I am a sucker for different dice.
P.S.: Way more rpg articles please! They're great and my favourite part of the site. I'm a long-time player/GM and I still learn something every time I read one.
neoselket
Can you make an article about how to make a tabletop/rpg game from scratch, without any previous experience with d&d type mechanics? Because I've been wanting to make a simple d&d like game, but i'm not sure what kind of mechanics i need or how to implement them.
In reply to neoselket
I'm a little confused, when you say "d&d type mechanics," do you mean Dungeons and Dragons specifically, or are you saying you don't have experience with roleplaying games at all?
Well, I've played some roleplaying games, like skyrim, but I've never player d&d or any other tabletop games before. By d&d type mechanics i meant things like "roll the dice to see if you hit the enemy and how much damage you do" and stats like strength qnd agility and stuff, as well as combat systems, magic, and items.
Honestly, the first step is just to play some tabletop rolepalying games, whether that's D&D or another system.
If you know people who have a regular game, ask if you can join. If you don't, often your local game store will have some kind of in-store campaign going. If that fails, you could always find a system for a setting you like (Firefly, BSG, Game of Thrones, etc), buy it, and run a game with your friends. Then you can all learn together.
Without some experience playing or running RPGs, it's hard to say if you even enjoy the experience enough to spend your time and energy designing them.
I would suggest going to a bookstore and reading through a few role-playing game rulebooks. Then you'll better understand all the different systems out there and their diverse mechanics. You don't want to "reinvent the wheel," right?
Roleplaying Nerd
In paragraph 4 of point 5, you use the phrase face-to-face at the start of it but in the * note you say 'face-to-faces.' A face-to-faces meeting sounds like some strange cult ceremony where everyone obtains some extra faces.
RPG: the best frame/ excuse to practice the ancestral rituals of hospitality. I will write something about it some day…

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All About FDA's Antibody Treatment Authorization
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Food and Drug Administration Authority officials recently authorized the monoclonal form of antibody treatment for COVID. The treatment is called REGEN-COV, and it got the nod under the emergency use authorization.
The treatment is valid for adults and children of 12 years and above exposed to SARS-COV-2 and those who might be at higher risk of contracting COVID-19.
The FDA officials believe that REGEN-COV treatment can be effective post-exposure prophylaxis to COVID-19, especially for patients at higher risk of contracting the virus. These patients may be at risk of hospitalization or even death. The officials express these views in a letter to the company that makes these products.
Officials further added that even though the product has known and potential risks, these risks are outweighed when used in severe conditions mentioned earlier.
So, how does REGEN-COV work? In a recent post, Healthline shared some interesting insights about REGEN-COV and how it works to cure COVID-19 patients showing severe symptoms.
Expert Opinion Suggest Monoclonal Antibodies are Critical for COVID-19 Treatment
According to Dr. William Schaffner, an expert on infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University, Tennessee, monoclonal antibodies have a critical role in fighting COVID-19 agents inside the body.
He believes that there is way too much focus on vaccines, and it's a pleasant change as scientists try their hands-on therapeutic forms of treatment. Moreover, it's quite essential, given that a lot of people have become seriously ill. Therefore, it's only logical to take whatever help is available right now.
Given that Vanderbilt University is a hub for monoclonal antibody COVID-19 treatment, there is an obvious emphasis on this form of treatment from an infectious disease expert.
Taking the Right Measures Ensure Proper Treatment
Dr. Schaffner also added that they have set up a special clinic for the treatment. It's encouraging to see that the clinic admins and stakeholders are convinced that the treatment methods can work. In addition, they believe that the treatment can prevent COVID-19 symptoms from becoming more severe, thus saving lives.
Schaffner said that when a person is assessed for certain conditions and symptoms, monoclonal antibody treatment becomes available for them.
He also added that it might not be necessary to have severe symptoms. At times, even the minor symptoms can fall into the eligibility criteria. The whole point of the exercise is to prevent the disease from getting stronger.
Suppose you talk about those who are at higher risks. In that case, nursing home workers, unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, and immunocompromised individuals are mainly the ones most likely to be affected.
Treatment Focuses on Attacking the Virus Early
Generally, monoclonal antibodies are designed to attach to the critical parts of the virus. So, these antibodies attach to the SARS-COV-2 virus and help the immune system get stronger while responding to the attacks from the virus.
The three monoclonals used for the treatment are authorized for emergency use to help to prevent the disease from getting any stronger inside the body. The idea is to reduce the severity level of the illness to that specific level.
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From that point, the virus starts to infect the organs, which eventually causes organ dysfunction. Upon the dysfunctions, the body's immune system gets into the action, recognizes the intruder, and starts to fight it.
However, the immune system can often overreact to the intruder, causing pneumonia and other lung damage. Schaffner believes it's likely bombing a city to kill the enemy troops. However, bombing will also cause damage to the civilians, which is not affordable when it comes to the internal organs.
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Effectively, they don't let the virus reach stage two, so there are no chances of an overreactive response from the immune system. So, they are like snipers pointed at the enemy and not the bombs that destroy entire colonies.
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The FDA also clarified that even though the treatment is an effective method to prevent the disease, people should not think of it as a vaccine substitute.
Therefore, everyone must continue to get their vaccines and only consider the treatment in case of emergency or when they are exposed to the virus.
Schaffner added that he often advises his patients that prevention is better than the cure. It's easier to fight from the front than to deal with it at the backend. Moreover, the vaccination process is so simple, so why not try it.
Even though some experts suggest that treatment may not be a great substitute for vaccination, there are many reasons to believe that monoclonal antibody treatment can help people at higher risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus.
As more results come up, the experts are hopeful that the treatment might gain substantial working proof to be established across the country and worldwide. Therefore, the quiet approval from FDA seems to be a valuable decision in the fight against COVID-19.
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The Black Messiah is a live album by jazz saxophonist Cannonball Adderley recorded at The Troubadour in Los Angeles, California in 1971 featuring performances by Adderley's Quintet with Nat Adderley, George Duke, Walter Booker and Roy McCurdy with guest appearances by Airto Moreira, Mike Deasy, Ernie Watts, Alvin Batiste, and Buck Clarke. After many years of being out of print, The Black Messiah was reissued in 2014 by Real Gone Music; the new 2CD reissue included liner notes by music journalist/blogger Bill Kopp.

Reception
The Allmusic review by Richard S. Ginell awarded the album 4 stars and states: "Still immersed in the burgeoning electronic jazz-rock explosion of the times, Cannonball Adderley goes further toward a rapprochement with the rock and soul audiences than ever before on this fascinating, overlooked double album."

Track listing
All compositions by Julian "Cannonball" Adderley except as indicated
 Introduction - 0:50
 "Black Messiah" (George Duke) - 16:12
 Monologue - 2:20
 "Little Benny Hen" (Mike Deasy) - 4:15
 "Zanek" (Deasy) - 5:07
 "Dr. Honoris Causa" (Joe Zawinul) - 14:48
 "The Chocolate Nuisance" (Nat Adderley, Roy McCurdy) - 8:22
 "Untitled" (Airto Moreira) - 6:21
 "The Steam Drill" - 8:42
 "Eyes of the Cosmos" (Ernie Watts) - 4:51
 "Episode from the Music Came" (Alvin Batiste) - 2:39
 "Heritage" (Duke Ellington) - 4:43
 "Circumference" (Duke) - 3:18
 "Pretty Paul" - 2:48
 "The Scene" (Nat Adderley, Zawinul) - 2:16
 Recorded August 3-9, 1971 at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA.

Personnel
 Cannonball Adderley - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
 Nat Adderley - cornet, vocals
 George Duke - piano
 Walter Booker - bass
 Roy McCurdy - drums
 Airto Moreira - percussion
 Mike Deasy - guitar, vocals (tracks 4, 5, 7, 10, 11 & 13-15)
 Ernie Watts - tenor saxophone (tracks 4, 5, 8, 10, 11 & 13-15)
 Alvin Batiste - clarinet (tracks 11 & 13-15)
 Buck Clarke - African percussion (tracks 7 & 13-15)

References

1971 live albums
Capitol Records live albums
Cannonball Adderley live albums
Nat Adderley live albums
albums produced by David Axelrod (musician)
Albums recorded at the Troubadour

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Tidcombe Primary School pupils brought the Christmas story to life and even brought in a real donkey to help.
The school hosted a carol service at St Andrew's Church in Tiverton on Thursday, December 20. Special guest star Isachaar the donkey and his owner Michael Brittol wowed the congregation and pupils who were not expecting them.
Children in year four led the service and Bible readings were read clearly with all of the important characters from the Christmas story being placed in a stable. The church was packed with standing room only to listen to Years four, five and six sing their hearts out.
Father Richard Maudsley, who is also a Governor at Tidcombe Primary School was thrilled to be part of such a joyous occasion.


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Four seasons of Kashmir, Known for its stunning climate in all throughout the year. features a typical European climate that can widely be categorized into four seasons as SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN and WINTER.
The whole valley comes alive in this time with velvety green grasses, a mustard field in full bloom and blossoms after blossoming of almond, cherry, apple, peach, pears, pansies, narcissi, daises and a million grass flowers carpet the ground. Throughout the valley, thousands of fruits and flowers burst into bloom exuding and alluring fragrance. One can see miles and miles of mustard fields draped in Yellow and orchards full of multi-hued blossoms. The Climate of Jammu and Kashmir at this time of the year is ideally suited to thoroughly enjoy the beauty of the place.
The most interesting event in this season is the Tulip Garden blossom – which starts around mid march and ends by 1st or 2nd week in April, depending on the heat intensity. And that is a spectacular that any visitor to Kashmir and Srinagar city would not want to miss.
Temperatures rise slightly and the Climate of Kashmir valley is unbelievably lovely at this time of the year. The gushing streams, majestic lakes, the maple Tree groves (locally known as Chinar), the forests all appear very enticing in the summers. Fruits are ripe and in plenty. Tourists can also visit the Orchards and assist the villagers in Apple and other fruit pickings. In and Around Srinagar you may be required to wear light woollens or heavy cotton clothing. The whole valley is like a painter's canvas with a mosaic of varying shades of green – ice fields, meadows, trees, etc and Srinagar with its lakes and waterways is a heaven after the scorching heat of the Indian plains.
The most awaited season in Jammu and Kashmir sets in the month of September. It is autumn, the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. Everything turns to gold. The sight of the landscape has a magnetic appeal then. The red-carpeted gardens are a treat to the eyes. Temperatures rise to a maximum of 23 degrees in the morning but the nights are relatively colder. The weather is very conducive for the tourists to take delight in the sights, sounds and smell of this idyllic land. The vibrant valleys, the rustle of the fallen leaves, the fragrance of flowers are there to enchant you. The onset of autumn, perhaps Kashmir's loveliest season, is towards September when green turns to gold and then to russet and red. The highest day temperatures in September are around 23oC and night temperatures dip to 10oC by October and further drop by November, when heavy woollens are essential.
WINTER – December to February – (5 to 10 Celsius during Day) to (-4 to 2 degree Celsius in nights) Winter starts in the month of December and it is extremely cold then. Even though the trees have a bare look and the beauty of the hued gardens no longer catches the eye, there is an altogether different charm in the surroundings. The upper reaches are snow covered and become a visual treat to eyes, the city of Srinagar also receives snow towards the mid of January – February and overall the whole landscape is transformed. This is the best time for Skiing enthusiasts to enjoy the beautiful slopes of Gulmarg and other places around Srinagar.
Kashmir in the winter season: the best pictures ones you can lay your eyes on!
Ah, snowfall in Kashmir! It is a magnificent thing that transforms Kashmir into a white-carpeted heaven, verily India's own Switzerland. The joy of travelling to Kashmir in winter season is an experience indescribable. As the excitement of the holiday season is building up fast, signalling us to plan our winter vacation soon, we bring up a few captivating experiences and Kashmir pictures in winter to make you fall in love with the region, all over again.
Gulmarg gondola, the coolest cable car ride ever!
If you get on-board a gondola cable car in Gulmarg, know that you are in luck. Feast your eyes on the panoramic beauty of Kashmir, about which countless poets have sung in their writings. A gondola ride in Gulmarg really has something for everyone. Vacationers heading out to Kashmir ought to go for a gondola cable car ride for unforgettable views and a handy camera to capture all the magic.
Honeymoon when it's snowfall time in Kashmir!
Kashmir is a heaven on the Earth and that's the reason why it is a dream place to visit for the newlyweds. Plan a trip during your snowfall in Kashmir, including visits to Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg, and you will have all that you could practically imagine for a fabulous honeymoon. Plus, you get to take your pick between the choicest resorts located in all these regions.
If the idea of experiencing Mother Nature from close quarters appeals to you, Ladakh should rank high on your must-visit list. The picturesque region embraces one and all; it has a laid-back quaintness to spare, but is also blessed with quite a rich history. Adventurous visitors will have enough to explore in winters in Ladakh, so will solitude seekers.
A winter vacation in Kashmir should include some snow, and a good skiing session is a must to make the most of your holiday out there. Gulmarg is a haven for skiers and there are ideal facilities in place in those powder-covered regions that are all well worth the trip. All you need to do is, get your ski gear, invite your buddies and get set to hit the slopes!
As a bonus, you get to enjoy the hot kehwa (also kahwah) and Kashmiri biryani served by the dhabas situated close to the skiing spots, and also the warm hospitality of the locals.
Picture this: you are camping on the banks of a frozen river and sipping hot kehwa whilst gazing steadily at the captivating clear, midnight blue star-lit sky? This fantasy could turn into a reality by taking a trek known as the Chadar Trek. Trekkers have to cross the frozen Zanskar River and the snow-covered mountain trails to reach the abode of beauty called Zanskar Valley. Just make sure your body is fit enough to endure the rigours of this demanding trek.
Sure, Kashmir looks beautiful in the winters, but when the chill gets too hard to bear, the locals warm up to the kanger (also kangri), a conventional heater used in Kashmir and Himachal. It is a small earthen pot woven around with pliable twigs of a willow tree and filled with burning charcoal. It is carried underneath traditional Kashmiri garb to stay warm and cosy. A whole piece of charcoal is good to last for a day. Get one for yourself to keep frost bites at bay.
You need kanger to keep your body warm, but it is the Kashmiri harissa and a cup of hot kehwa that would do the job of warming up your soul as well. Since Kashmir is predominantly a non-vegetarian region, locals take joy in feasting on a dish made of goat meat or mutton. It is slow-cooked on fire overnight and seasoned with spices and then served with a traditional naan-bread.
Kehwa, on the other hand, is an aromatic brew made of eleven locally-grown herbs. It is served with sheermal that is a savoury, crispy and salted bread. Sheer delight!
Ladakh is a high-altitude region on an average altitude of 4'000 m. the temperatures are extreme Himalayan and can change very quickly. The days can be hot with strong Sun Shine and nights equally cool. We always advise our Guests to bring very good sun protection ( Creams, Hat, Glasses, Gloves) and warm clothing with you, so that you can layer up and down during the day. Himalayan Climate being typically dry – facial cream and body lotion will help maintain the skin properly. The best part of the Ladakh landscape is the villages – which look like an oasis in the otherwise dry and arid landscape.
The weather of Ladakh remains cold and chilly for the most part of the year and the best time to visit is from Mid May to September.
While as it is hard to distinguish four seasons in Ladakh, the Spring and Autumn are more like a fresh breeze after a long days walk – they come for a very short time and go signalling the onset of Hot summer and long – long winter.
SPRING – April to May – Temperature rises and the ground thaws. The farming activities start and the local population prepares the fields and gardens to plant the seedlings. Some lower passes become crossable – however, it is still snow covered scenery all around on the mountains.
SUMMER – June to September Most of the tourists are visiting Ladakh during these months because the weather is pleasant and stable also, few monastic festivals take place. An ideal time for planning trekking or expedition, the temperatures in summer range between min. 5°, max. 35° Celsius.
WINTER – October to March The temperatures constantly dropping to the lowest grades in January or February (Nubra valley and dha-hanu -15°, leh -20°, changtang -30°). It is not until March that the cold temperatures are gone. Although the sun shines during the day, it is not warming you up. However, there are many possibilities for the well-prepared winter visitors: most of the monastic festivals take place then and are attended by the locals in their traditional dress. If the Zanskar river is frozen, experienced trekkers and mountaineers can do the adventurous chadar trek. Also, mountaineers have been known to cross high passes on snowshoes to find decent snowboard or ski destinations.
Ladakh being a Dry Desert – Monsoon is not confined to any particular season as sporadic rainfall may occur at any time.
The best time to visit Ladakh is from May until September, the region's summer season. At this time, Ladakh is an unparalleled paradise, with clear, stunning views and warm and sunny weather – the average temperature range during the day is about 20–30°C. Keen trekkers usually head to Ladakh during July and August, when the Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh highways are open to vehicles. That said, Ladakh is a land bound by two of the world's highest mountain ranges – the Himalayas and Karakoram – anyone visiting Ladakh, even in the middle of summer, should be prepared for the sharp drop in temperatures at night.
Kashmir-Snow-Trek expedition is an opportunity for the hikers and nature lovers to explore Kashmir hiking in winter. The trail followed is Naranag-Trunkhol-Gangabal. The snow depth ranges from 1 foot in Naranag to 6 foot at Trunkhol. We use gipsy and forest huts for accommodation.
Though trekking in Kashmir is not newest still this expedition is no walk in the park. The first hike is a steep climb through pine forest of Butsheri then a gradual walking through meadows filled in by snow, all collide to create a challenging trek in one of the most beautiful and serene Himalayas of Kashmir.


Amazon introduced Amazon Music bundled with its "Prime"option some time ago. How does Amazon Music stand up with Apple Music, another paid music subscription app in India ?
Amazon introduced its music service in India in the middle of 2018. First i was hesitant to use it because i was Apple Music for a long time and i was pretty happy with it. I also have a Prime subscription because i use Amazon to buy stuffs a lot and i pretty much love free one-day delivery option prime offers. But hey, i am paying for a service in extra that was already coupled with Prime and thought that i would give it a shot.
One of the advantages of Apple Music is it got a wide variety of collection including Kollywood songs from early 2000's. Apple also has ties with music creators including Taylor Swift for some exclusives.
Coming to Amazon music, it does have the same amount of collection Apple does. So far i did not find out any missing albums. So far so good.
When coming to playing the Radio, Apple Music does a pretty good job of playing my favourites and tune my recommendations than Amazon Music.
One of the main reasons that i preferred Apple Music is because i have an iPhone and a Mac and Apple Music sings well with both of them as its pretty much their default application.
I did like the interface on Amazon Music on iPhone. Navigation was easy and it overall the interface was pretty neat and clean. But i still prefer the cleaner look Apple Music has to offer.
Coming to Mac Desktop Application, it could have been better. I found navigation on Desktop application to be little bit tough. The search bar placement and design could have been better.
It's not just the story with iOS, Android sings well with Play Music than it does with Amazon Music. And what is Alexa doing in Prime Music. I does not start up when i call for it when the music is playing. If i have to use my hands to change my music, then Alexa does not serve any purpose at all.
Negative points with application apart, Amazon Music does have a value its money. It comes bundled with Prime, for which you get Prime Video (Post coming soon) Amazon's competitor to Netflix and free one day deliveries. If you are a person who orders a lot on Amazon, then Prime subscription is advisable and Amazon Music makes sense.It costs 999 per year which is less than Apple Music but offers way more services and if you are a Vodafone subscriber you get prime for 499 !
Maybe it's something you should give a try. Subscribe to prime using this link or by clicking at the image below.


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Amazon customers: Get your e-book credit
by Aaron Smith @AaronSmithCNN March 25, 2014: 4:34 PM ET
Good news! Amazon sent e-mails to e-book customers with information about credits from the settlement.
Many Amazon.com customers awoke to some good news in their e-mail box Tuesday: a partial credit for e-books they bought.
Consumers nationwide who bought e-books through Amazon and other online retailers will get credited a total of $166 million stemming from price-fixing settlements with five publishers, according to the New York State attorney general.
"Illegal actions by these publishers forced consumers in New York and across the nation to pay artificially inflated prices for e-books," said Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, in a statement.
Schneiderman said the settlements being paid by the publishers apply to consumers in 33 states, with $11.5 million going to customers in New York.
Related: Google Glass gets a makeover
Schneiderman said the settlement is with Simon & Schuster Inc. of CBS (CBS), HarperCollins Publishers LLC of News Corp. (NWS), Hachette Book Group, Macmillan and Penguin Group of Pearson (PSO).
The settlement applies to consumers who bought the e-books through retailers Amazon (AMZN) and Kobo with devices made by Amazon, Apple (AAPL) and Sony (SNE). Consumers who bought e-books for Barnes and Noble (BKS)'s Nook tablet are also eligible.
Amazon is sending e-mails to its e-book consumers announcing, "Good news! You are entitled to a credit of $xx.xx for some of your past Kindle book purchases."
Bezos' approach to tablets, newspapers
The online retailer says the credit applies to books sold between April 1, 2010 and May 21, 2012, and expire on March 31, 2015. For most of the states, the payment is $3.17 for New York Times bestsellers and 73 cents for other books; Minnesota residents get $3.93 for Times bestsellers and 94 cents for other books.
Related: Federal judge rules against Apple in price-fixing case
As for Apple, a federal judge in New York ruled that it engaged in a conspiracy with the publishers to artificially inflate the prices of e-books. Apple is appealing the ruling.
CNNMoney (New York) First published March 25, 2014: 10:56 AM ET


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Sportsmen Get Shortchanged in Congressional Budgeting Process
Ammoland Inc. Posted on June 17, 2015 May 30, 2017 by DeltaOperatorMan
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers strongly criticizes measures in House appropriations bill that would diminish hunting and fishing, reduce public access, hurt backcountry habitat
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Washington, DC -(AmmoLand.com)- The federal appropriations process currently underway in both houses of Congress includes numerous provisions that sportsmen – and other citizens who value healthy fish and wildlife habitat, accessible outdoors opportunities and clean water – have reason to criticize, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers announced today.
The House Appropriations Committee met this morning to consider its spending bill for fiscal year 2016. In keeping with the blueprint unveiled by a subcommittee last week, the bill slashes funding for the Interior Department and Environmental Protection Agency and would hamstring priority programs for sportsmen. Critics were quick to condemn the committee's "shortsighted" approach.
"Given the House budget bill released last week, we were prepared for the results of today's markup," said BHA Executive Director Land Tawney. "Yet the ramifications of the House budget are sobering. This bill would systematically dismantle measures that have been key to our continued ability to enjoy and access our outdoor traditions – those handed down by generations of Americans. This shortsighted approach fails to serve the interests of the vast majority of American citizens."
Specific components of the House FY 2016 budget are as follow:
With already historically low levels of funding and loss of overall investment in conservation, $246 million for Interior and related agencies would be cut from already inadequate fiscal year 2015 funding levels.
The Interior Department's Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement would be precluded from utilizing modern science and technology to update 30-year-old stream regulations and apply important protections for fish, wildlife and local communities.
The State and Tribal Wildlife Grants program, on which state agencies rely to work with key partners in conserving important fish and wildlife resources to reduce management costs and leverage strategic federal investments, would be deeply cut.
The EPA would be prohibited from implementing the new "waters of the U.S." rule, which would restore clarity to the federal Clean Water Act and secure valuable fisheries and wetlands habitat as well as drinking water relied upon by millions of Americans.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would be barred from issuing a decision on whether the greater sage grouse should be listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. A broad range of sportsmen, state governments and other stakeholders are currently collaborating on management plans to keep the bird off the endangered species list by conserving its habitat, which is relied upon by hundreds of other species of fish and wildlife like mule deer, pronghorn and elk.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund, one of the most important programs in the country for expanding public access and acquiring lands with fish and wildlife values, would be subject to funding cuts far below current levels, and new restrictions would limit critical components of this successful program.
The U.S. Forest Service wildfire budget would be constrained, forcing the Forest Service to utilize funds from other important areas, potentially increasing the costs of preventing and fighting wildfires and diminishing the agency's ability to mitigate these costs for future years.
"Whether it's the wide open country that supports greater sage-grouse and big game or native brook trout fisheries in the East, lots is at stake in the House appropriations bill," said John Gale, BHA conservation director. "Instead of bartering our children's inheritance for political favor, however, we need to work together to ensure our federal and state agencies have adequate resources to address the management needs of our fish, wildlife, water and public lands."
"We hope Senator Murkowski and her colleagues will rise above divisive political ideologies and pass a thoughtful budget package through regular order," concluded Gale. "The American public is already frustrated with dysfunction in Washington, D.C. The Senate has an opportunity to renew our faith in Congress by demonstrating a better approach to sustaining the places where we go to find solitude, restore our spirits and get our boots dirty."
A Senate appropriations subcommittee is scheduled to consider funding levels for the Interior Department and related agencies this afternoon.
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Washington has long been going downhill, from banning bear hunting with bait or dogs and game trapping in the 90's (and the fiasco of finding out that you now couldn't kill a mole in your yard because of it) to this latest blow. It seems the "I5 corridor" is once again forcing policy on the rest of us. They make up less than 1/15th of our great state in area, but contain the majority of the voting power in over populated, quinoa munching, Prius driving, "feel good" and "common sense" disconnected sheeple. The Seattle Metro area controls policy here, and… Read more »


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In WWII Tank Commander players join the battle as the commander of an M4 Sherman Tank in the Fourth Armored Division, under the legendary General Patton. The game features 30 missions in five levels, which follow the Allied advance from France into Germany and challenge players with assault, escort, defense,...
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X-COM Interceptor, the fourth in the X-COM series, is a complex, real-time, space-based and strategy-laced war simulation against those pesky, persistent aliens who are determined to destroy Earth and gain control over the new frontier. That's right, they are back for more. Whether they are just slow learners or gutsy...
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Q: How to authenticate PythonScript task within Azure DevOps Pipeline I have a PythonScript task within an Azure DevOps YAML pipeline that calls the Azure API to retrieve a list of subscriptions and management groups. My script is using the DefaultAzureCredential class, which I understand initially looks for certain environment variables (client ID, client secret and tenant ID), or can use a managed identity in order to authenticate. I can run my script locally, but I don't know how to set it up correctly so it works from the pipeline.

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*If authenticating using the environment variables approach, how do I securely pass the required client and tenant variables to the script? Secret variables within a variable group cannot be used as environment variables.

*If authenticating using a managed identity, how do I tell the script which managed identity to use?
Any guidance gratefully received.

A: I have no experience with azure devops, but i do remember a colleague of mine once assigning a service principal to his Azure DevOps pipeline. I didn't ask to many questions; He was having an issue I was helping him with.
So for that part: https://stefanstranger.github.io/2019/03/02/ManageIdentityInServiceConnections/
Maybe that is a step-forward into assigning the Managed Identity to your pipeline.
After you've assigned your pipeline to use the Managed Identity, the pipeline would automatically connect to the cloud with the service principal and find out what permissions it has to do what you want it to do. so don't forget to assign the Managed Identity permissions.
Now back to the bit of story background. My colleague's issue with the service principal and his Azure DevOps pipeline was that he needed to use the object id to assign the service principal. Supplying the client id made the pipeline fail.
If you want to go ahead with the ENV var approach. I would suggest using a Keyvault and pulling the secrets, then passing them on to your pipeline and using them. Again, I have no experience with Azure DevOps.
However, this is what I do in my Azure Functions and what you are trying seems very similar.
Maybe this would help with that: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/pipelines/release/azure-key-vault?view=azure-devops

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Adelaide Fashion designer, Paul Vasileff strikes the International market as he follows his heart, so far.
He happens to be the first South Australian to show his brilliant collection in Paris, last year, at the age of 26.
"It's a huge shock", he exclaimed, as he was being awarded the Young Australian of the year for 2017 in the Great Hall at Parliament House, Wednesday night.
His creations happen to be hand-made by a staff of 15 employees only, yet making a global impact and are labelled as Paolo Sebastian.
His work was witnessed at the red carpet of the Oscars as few of the celebrities worn it on the occasion. Apart from being endorsed by celebrities on the biggest events, Paolo Sebastian's available at boutiques all around the globe and can also be seen being featured on the runways at several events.
Big names are being enlisted in his client's list, which includes Kardashians, the God of style Giuliana Rancic and host of 'The Project' Carrie Bickmore.
Mr Vasileff, at the age of 11, stitched his first ever dress with the help his grandmother, of course.
Six years later he founded the brand at a young age of 17.
In an interview, he stated that he feels quite lucky to be given an opportunity to live out his dreams. Also that he has big hopes for Australia, he wants the young people to be given the same opportunities as he did and wants to support the local businesses and help it grow.
And he wants the people to know that there are no boundaries, so everyone should dream and dream big because anything is possible.
Mr Vasileff has been a great inspiration for all those young Australians who dream big and have the strength to achieve it. And he is a proof in himself, that achieving success has nothing to do with where you're located, it's all about the right attitude towards working hard along with patience.
He is committed to creating local jobs and to keep his business in Australia, this deserves admiration so does his self-belief in pursuing his creativity and art as an entrepreneurial pathway.


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Q: I want to give a priority each background thread and excute gradually This code generates Low memory warning because background 5 thread is almostly loading images in same time.
I want to give a priority each thread and make lock & unlock.
I would make step by step thread. image 1 loading -> image2 loading -> image3 loading -> image4 loading.
How can I do this?
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A: maybe I misunderstood your question, but from what you said, what you really want is to "serialise" the threads, that is, ensure they are executed one after the other. If this is the case I do not see a big advantage in having five (or more) threads if they spend most of the time waiting in a sort of "thread queue" :)
My 2 cents: Instead of playing with the threads' priority, maybe you should think about re-design the code to have a queue of files/images to load and a thread that dequeue and load the images one after the other. (the classic consumer/producer scenario)
If you need to speed up things you might think to have another thread doing some pre-fetching (if that make sense in your sw design/architecture)
CiaoCiao
Sergio

A: Sergio is right - if you can look at GCD and serialized queues, it shouldn't be too hard to migrate to it. Take a look at the videos from Apple for good how-to steps.


This client is a privately held, vertically integrated real estate developer, owner, investor and investment manager. The developer's vast real estate portfolio includes hotels, mixed use projects, development projects, master planned communities, office, industrial buildings, retail shopping centers, senior housing assets, single tenant leases, multifamily for rent and sale projects and single-family communities throughout the United States, Mexico and India.
In the 2013 tax year, CSSI performed an engineering-based cost segregation study that produced $36 million in asset reclassification for the developer on a select portfolio of properties. The ROI for the over $7 million after-tax savings was 35:1.
The firm elected to hire CSSI for studies on an additional 60 properties in 2014.


I'm quite ashamed to admit that I haven't used a toner in years! My skin has been looking a little worse for wear so I picked up a trusty old Alpha-H Liquid Gold and Pixi's Retinol Tonic.
I've used Liquid Gold many moons ago and loved it. It really works wonders on my skin over-night.
So, what's so special about Liquid Gold you may ask? Well for starters, it's an award winning formula that is committed to real results of replenishment and refinement whatever your skin type or age. And, it revitalises and assists in firming the skin in a single application through a multi-action formula of silk protein and licorice!
It's basically an overnight facial that targets tiered ageing of the skin to renew tired and sun-damaged complexions while improving skin texture and tone. It's clinically proven to decrease wrinkle depth, reduce roughness and increase moisture within the skin.
I for one don't have sun-damaged skin, however I have blemish marks from where I've picked spots, so I use it every other night to re-new my skin and fade those blemish marks!
I've been using it all month every other night and can definitely see a difference in my skin! It looks smooth, glowy and most importantly its faded those pesky blemish marks.
The other toner I have been using every other night is Pixi's Retinol Tonic. I've heard good things about Pixi's Glow Tonic but wanted to try the Retinol version first!
What's inside this toner you may ask? Well… it has Retinol (of course) and Jasmine Flower. Claimed as an Advanced Youth Preserving Toner. This multi-action treatment releases retinol and also replenishes the skin with potent antioxidants over time.
So far I'm enjoying this extra step in my skincare routine. I feel like Liquid Gold and the Retinol tonic work together beautifully.
Have you tried these toners or the brands? Or do you have any other recommendations? Let me know in the comments below!
Ugh, I've heard way too much about liquid gold and am loving the sound of it but, for a student, the only problem I've got is the price tag, so hopefully with my birthday money I'll see what I can do haha! I love Pixi and that retinol tonic sounds amazing and I'd definitely pick it up given how good Glow Tonic was! x Gorgeous post!
I know, it's pretty pricey but I can honestly say it's one of the best treatments I've used on my skin. My skin feels brand new in the morn once it's worked it's magic!
I'm yet to try the glow tonic one – heard really great things about it.
I keep seeing Pixie alot.. I think it's time i tried it!
It's honestly so good! I wish I discovered it sooner!
It's great isn't it?! I need to try their Glow Tonic too – heard nothing but great things!
omg i need to try this toner!!
Deffo a must have item in your beauty stash!


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Q: Newbie: ternary "if" condition syntax on VIEW I would like to have the if condition logic like:
var == 10 ? "10″ : "Not 10″

on Rails VIEW. What I tried is following:
<%= session[:id]=="out"? link_to "Sign in", login_path : link_to "Sign out", logout_path%>

I know it looks odd, and unsurprisingly it does not work. So, if I would like to use ternary if condition on VIEW, what is the correct way to do in my case?
---------One more condition---------
I would like to have two "link_to" in else condition
-----The error message I got--------
compile error

syntax error, unexpected tSTRING_BEG, expecting kDO or '{' or '('
...ession[:id]=="out" ? link_to "Sign in",

A: session[:id]=="out"?

looks wrong. It should be
session[:id]=="out" ?

By the way if you need more link in the else part switch to an if else. It could be more clean:
<% if condition %>
  link
<% else %>
  link
  link
<% end %>

A: Try this (the only diffrence is a space between " and ? and the use of parentheses)
<%= session[:id]=="out" ? link_to("Sign in", login_path) : link_to("Sign out", logout_path) %>

Altough parentheses are optional in Ruby they are needed to maintain operator precedence in some cases.
IMHO ternary operators are hard to read. You could also do something more verbose:
<%= link_to("Sign in", login_path) if session[:id] == "out" %>
<%= link_to("Sign out", logout_path) if session[:id] != "out" %>


Have you been looking for original sports shoes by Puma? One of the French wholesaler of footwear and clothes is offering for sale several lines of Puma running shoes, including stocks of such models as Puma Suede Classic Monochrome, Puma ST-Runner for women and Puma ST-Runner Plus Limestone, Puma Suede Platform and Puma Blaze of Glory Reflective. The prices range between 20.00-30.00 EUR / pair.
The minimum order quantity for each line is 10 pairs. The stock is located in Gennevilliers, France. If you want to purchase a lot, you can pay by bank transfer and have the goods delivered to you (international shipping) or collect them in person in the seller's warehouse.


My wife Jamee and I grow lots of things at our home and on our hobby farm, which we call Wyndridge.
When it comes to producing food on our land, Jamee and I are learning as we go and living out the parables. You know the parable of the sower, in which birds come and eat the seeds that the sower just planted? In our case, we planted over a hundred pumpkin seeds for our patch, and wild turkeys came and ate them. Now we only have four plants growing in our patch. I'm a man of faith, but it will take a miracle to get a hundred-fold harvest from four wimpy vines.
We have a small vineyard too—a hundred vines that produce beautiful grapes for wine and amazing grape jelly. Vines at the edge of the vineyard produce less than those in the middle. The reason is more birds and more exposure, I suppose, and these vines just require more care. So I tell people that I'm a farmer, and then I quickly tell them it's just a hobby so I'm not confused with those folks really feeding our world.
It seems to me that connected generosity is akin to farming—not everything works. We trust, we try, but the most important thing we do is keep sowing and expecting. And every year our garden gets a little bigger, our harvest increases, and our soil becomes richer.
If you're curious about how to cultivate your giving strategically, my book Connected for Good delves into the principles of transformational generosity, the kind that bears real fruit.
We know that God tells us to plant the seeds and he will give it the increase. We don't know how or who God needs to increase. It may be the birds or the turkeys God needs to feed but we do know that God will give us everything we need if we keep the faith and put all of our trust in him. Keep feeding those birds.
I love honey crisp apples, I try to eat 1 a day.


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Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai () is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed and co-produced by Anurag Kashyap, written by Nihit Bhave, and jointly produced by Netflix and Good Bad Films (in their debut production). The film stars Saiyami Kher and Roshan Mathew, with Amruta Subhash and Rajshri Deshpande appearing in supporting roles. Set against the backdrop of 2016 Indian banknote demonetisation, the film tells the story of a bank cashier who discovers a stash of cash hidden in her kitchen sink. It released on Netflix on 5 June 2020.

Plot

Sarita Pillai and Sushant Pillai are a married couple that live in a lower-middle-class neighborhood of Mumbai, trying to make ends meet with their young son. While the movie shows the daily struggles of a lower-middle-class family in Mumbai with all its up and downs, a flashback shows that Sarita and Sushant have a musical background and during a reality singing show, Sarita freezes onstage when the lights reveal a large audience. This past experience chokes her frequently, bringing stress and anxiety. Sarita is now the breadwinner of the family, working as a bank teller while Sushant remains frequently unemployed or engages in small schemes to make money with his neighbors. The burden on Sarita to work long hours at the bank with full responsibility at home causes frequent fights and issues between them. In midst of this, viewers learn that an unknown man brings a heavy suitcase in the same building as the Pillai's who rolls up large cash bundles in a ziploc bag and stuffs it in the bathroom drain. This hidden location is meant to imply hiding of black-money, which is learned to be the cause of choking the water sewage pipe, often causing unusual noises in Pillai's kitchen sink. One night, Sarita wakes up to drink water and she hears loud noises in the same pipe. She goes to check and starts to open and clean up the dirty water. To her surprise, she finds those hidden stuffed bags containing cash. She is astounded and after verifying the validity of the cash at her bank, she uses that cash to pay off Sushant's debt and indulge in buying high-end items for her home. Upon Sushant's inquiry, she responds that she has extra cash from her mother's fixed deposit.

Amidst this, episodes of the struggles of her neighbors and continued acrimony between them is shown. In particular, she shares a friendly yet stressful relationship with her neighbor downstairs, whom she adoringly calls Tai (meaning sister in Marathi). With nightly rituals of waking up and un-choking her kitchen pipeline, she continues to benefit from the new source of endless cash and uses it to indulge herself. However, all this free money ends abruptly, when she learns that Prime Minister Modi has introduced demonetization with banning notes of Rs. 500 and 1000. She and her neighbor Tai are distraught as Tai is preparing for her daughter's wedding and Sarita finds her free money ending, putting her back in the same struggle filled life that seemed to resolve with new money.

Sarita's life becomes even worse than before with angry customers, long hours and stress at the bank from the demonetization. Meanwhile, Sushant suspects that Sarita is having an extra-marital affair after being shown a video from Sarita's encounter with Reddy, a man from whom Sushant has borrowed money that Sarita had previously paid off from the "choked" money. Sarita goes to check the kitchen pipe and finds new currency notes of Rs. 2000 denomination, exciting her that despite cash restrictions imposed by the national government, she continues to get this "choked money" and uses it. Sarita goes to great lengths to hide this secret, even from Sushant by frequently locking up her kitchen and preventing unwanted guests from even sleeping in the kitchen.

Unfortunately for Sarita - her cash gathering comes to an abrupt end when thieves hold bank employees at gunpoint and steal all the money, including the cash that Sarita kept with her in her purse. She returns home saddened and dismayed that she loses at the most important moments in her life - during the reality singing show and now with this cash that gave her hope. Despite reassurance from Sushant, she hides the new money information and remains home. Unknown to her, the police are engaging in a criminal investigation into large sums of Rs. 2000 denomination notes haven been given to a local politician who extracted that from a corrupt bank officer in a different city. When questioned by the police, Sarita is dumbfounded, as she feels that her mere use of the "choked money" will now lead to an unnecessary criminal act against her as police inquire about the large sums of money that she had kept with her. However, Sushant intervenes and tells the police about the ziplock bagged money. During this revelation, the Pillai's neighbor deduce that the large bags being brought in their building were indeed by an assistant of the local politician that were actually newly minted money. They run up and take large sums of cash with them and return to their homes uncaught. After the police encounter the large bags of cash in the house of the assistant, then get Sushant's details.

One year later - upon returning from a trip, the Pillai's happily learn that they have been asked to come and collect 10% of the cash that the police encountered during their raid. Upon asking how much money that would be - the movie ends.

Cast
 Saiyami Kher as Sarita Pillai
 Roshan Mathew as Sushant Pillai
 Amruta Subhash as Sharvari Tai
 Rajshri Deshpande as Neeta
 Tawhid Rike Zaman as Neeta's Friend
 Tushar Dalvi as Bank manager
 Upendra Limaye as Reddy
 Milind Phatak as Joshi
 Uday Nene as Dinesh
 Vandana Marathe as Aatya
 Parthveer Shukla as Sameer Pillai
 Adithi Kalkunte as Rutu

Critical reception
The Indian Express gave the film a rating of 2 out of 5 stating that, "Choked doesn't quite live up to its premise: it has some fine elements, but the connective tissue that binds it all together is a weak stretch." Anupama Chopra of Film Companion praised Anurag Kashyap's ability to get good performances from the cast but said that the film fell short from his previous filmography, "Essentially, Choked is Anurag in minor key. There are sporadic moments of stylistic flashiness but mostly the storytelling, like Sarita, is subdued. There is little of the raw, visceral energy we associate with the filmmaker. But as usual, he elicits solid performances from his actors." Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion South wrote "The film is rife with symbols, ripe for readings. But when the plot kicks in, it goes all over the place".

Rohan Naahar from Hindustan Times gave a mixed response saying, "Choked might not be up there with the filmmaker's finest, but it's his most unusual movie since No Smoking — and it most certainly fulfils its duty and performs the Heimlich on a streamer that is gasping for air after a string of back-to-back blunders.." Shikhar Verma from High On Films gave a mixed review saying "In Choked, the theme and metaphors feel stamped-on rather than organically infused."

References

External links

2020 films
Films directed by Anurag Kashyap
Hindi-language Netflix original films
Indian direct-to-video films
2020 direct-to-video films
Films scored by Rachita Arora
Indian drama films
Films set in 2016
2020s Hindi-language films
2020 drama films
Hindi-language drama films


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Fact Sheet: Aliyun, Alibaba Group's Cloud-computing Business
Established in September, 2009, Aliyun (Alibaba Cloud Computing) develops highly scalable cloud computing and data management services providing large and small businesses, financial
institutions, governments and other organizations with flexible, cost-effective solutions to their networking and information needs. A business of Alibaba Group, one of the world's largest e-commerce companies, Aliyun operates the network that powers Alibaba's extensive online and mobile commerce ecosystem and sells a comprehensive suite of cloud-computing services to support sellers and other third-party businesses participating in this ecosystem.
Aliyun's network was initially designed and built to handle the traffic and data-management needs of Alibaba Group's e-commerce platforms. Today, Aliyun addresses the data management needs of Alibaba and companies integral to the company's e-commerce operations, and generates third-party revenue from sellers doing business on Alibaba marketplaces as well as other businesses and entrepreneurs who have cloud computing needs.
Aliyun focuses on making sophisticated networking solutions and big-data intelligence available to small companies, while driving the adoption of cloud services among large enterprises and organizations.
Aliyun offers high performance, elastic computing power in the cloud. Services are available on a pay-as-you-go basis and include data storage, relational databases, big-data processing, and content delivery networks. Aliyun seeks to provide solutions that lead the market in usability, security, stability and low cost.
With data centers in Beijing, Hangzhou, Qingdao, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Silicon Valley, Aliyun is the largest public cloud service provider in China and operates the country's largest content delivery network.
As of June 30, 2014, Aliyun had more than 1,200 employees, 80% of them engineers.
Aliyun serves more than 1.4 million customers directly and indirectly through independent service providers.
The Aliyun cloud platform is designed to distribute and easily handle the large volume of traffic and data generated on Alibaba's online marketplaces. For example, a record amount of traffic and transactions occurred on Nov. 11, 2014, during Alibaba's 11.11 Shopping Festival, which saw peak order creation volumes of 80,000 orders per second. Aliyun ensured that networks and systems scaled to meet demand, especially during unpredictable traffic spikes, without incident.
Aliyun is committed to the research and development of large database systems and advanced data-related technologies. The company applies deep-learning technology to fields including marketplace design, user interfaces, search, targeted marketing, logistics, location-based services and financial services. R&D efforts include the advancement of "Internet of Things" technology, smart homes and communities, automotive networking and information systems, and cloud-based mobile-device operating systems.
In 2013, Aliyun was awarded the world's first gold certification for cloud security by the British Standards Institute (BSI) and also received ISO/IEC 27001 certification for information security management. In 2014, Aliyun was listed by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology as a trusted cloud service provider.
Key Technologies and Services
Apsara: Built using proprietary Alibaba technology that enables massive scalability, Apsara is a system of thousands of clustered computers that form the backbone of Aliyun's data-processing capabilities. A single Apsara cluster can be scaled up to 5,000 servers with 100 petabytes of storage capacity and 100,000 CPU cores, making this computational engine one of the largest of its kind in the world. Alimama, Alibaba's online marketing platform, uses proprietary algorithms fed by data from Alibaba's e-commerce marketplaces and affiliates to gauge advertising performance and predict click-through and conversion rates. Alimama runs on an Apsara cluster of servers that can analyze terabytes of data points and model tens of billions of ad impressions. This system's predictive capabilities allow merchants to create targeted marketing campaigns to cultivate new consumer bases.
Cloud Services: Aliyun's comprehensive cloud service portfolio currently consists of 21 offerings with more on the way. These services include content delivery networks, elastic computing and data storage, among others.
ODPS: Aliyun's Open Data Processing Service (ODPS) provides companies with low-cost access to sophisticated data processing and analysis. For a monthly fee, companies including small retailers can input information such as historical sales data and extract predictions such as which products will sell well in upcoming seasons. Utilizing Aliyun's proprietary algorithms, ODPS is capable of processing 100 petabyes of data—equivalent the data contained in 100 million high-definition movies—in six hours.
Yundun: Aliyun's cloud services are protected in part by Alibaba YunDun, digital security technology that defends against hacker attacks and other attempts to compromise network and database integrity. YunDun successfully thwarted 150 million cyber-attacks on Alibaba Group's Tmall.com and Taobao marketplaces in 2014.
Sellers and other third parties in Alibaba's e-commerce ecosystem: Customers range from start-up companies in mobile applications and Internet gaming to established corporations in online retailing, digital entertainment, consumer electronics, financial services, mobile communications, health care and education. Aliyun services provide Tmall.com and Taobao Marketplace merchants with flexible capacity expansion and system reliability.
Government agencies: Aliyun and Alibaba Group have strategic agreements with more than a dozen government entities to develop cloud and big-data solutions to create "smart cities," including the upgrade of government databases and digital identification systems. Aliyun is helping agencies store and facilitate access to public data.
Companies: Aliyun has a strategic agreement with Royal Philips to develop a line of smart, connected air purifiers that can adjust their operation according to online air pollution data. Walmart uses Aliyun's cloud services to help manage its logistics management system in China. Yu'e Bao, an online financial-services platform affiliated with Alibaba Group that runs China's largest money market fund, built its core system on the Aliyun platform, enabling it to process 11,000 transactions a second.
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· Categories: Biology, Genetics
"DNA methylation: it's like a chastity belt for your chromosomes."
We humans have a lot of genes — twenty or thirty thousand, give or take a chromosome. But we also have a problem. All those genes are packed into the DNA of each and every one of our cells. You've got genes for hemoglobin next to genes for neurotransmitters next to liver enzyme genes next to the ones that tell your left foot to grow toenails. The whole caboodle, in every single cell.
You can't have all those genes turned on at once, in all the cells. It'd be a disaster. Think of your DNA as a big walk-in closet full of clothes. Some things go together, some things clash, and other things you only wear for holidays — or when senile-assed Aunt Clara shows up to see the stupid lop-eared bunny suit she bought you. But you don't wear everything you own all at once. That would make you a crazy person.
So it goes with your cells. Depending on where they live — in a little row house along the spinal column, maybe, or a brownstone in the colon — they want to fit in with the neighbors and express the right set of genes. When in Rome, do as the Romans. And when in the respiratory system, don't spew out growth hormones. That's not your job, bunnybutt.
There are several ways that cells can shut down or "silence" genes, but one of the most common is DNA methylation. It sounds complicated, but it's actually pretty simple. To make a protein in a cell, a bunch of enzymes have to get at the bit of DNA coding for it. Those enzymes read the code into RNA, and the protein is built from that. "Methylation" means taking a methyl group, a single-carbon molecule similar to methane, and glomming it onto that DNA structure like a wad of used chewing gum.
Slap enough methyl groups onto a stretch of DNA, and those RNA-making enzymes can't get at it. Any genes in the neighborhood get completely shut down, like a Honda running out of gas or a dudebro wearing Axe cologne. Even better, when the cell divides, the DNA methylation pattern gets passed down the line. So it's a great way for specialized cells to shut off genes they have no business fiddling with — basically a permanent genetic cock block.
Though critical for development in mammals — pssssst, that's us — DNA methylation isn't used in the same way by all species. Fruit flies, for instance, apparently have better things to do with most of their DNA, and yeast haughtily looks down its nose at DNA methylation.
Or would, if yeast had a nose. Or eyes. Or the genes for being haughty.
In other organisms, DNA methylation comes up a lot. Some — humans and tomatoes, for two — use it to silence potentially harmful genes inserted by viruses into the genome. DNA methylation tends to decrease over time, so it can be used as an indicator of aging. And it's been linked to diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's and atherosclerosis, and could offer clues about how those conditions develop.
So DNA methylation is pretty important. Without it, all our cells would crap out all the possible human proteins and we'd be big unregulated oozing blobs of cytoplasm. Like a certain amorphously-shaped cartoon character with a distinct lack of impulse control.
And that's not attractive. I don't care how cute a bunny suit you slap on it.
Scitable / Nature – The role of methylation in gene expression
New Scientist – Hints of epigenetic role in Alzheimer's disease
RedOrbit – Reasons for age-related cancer incidence increase identified
Phys.org – Plants can 'switch off' virus DNA
SciTech Daily – Regular exercise induces changes in DNA
Image sources: UIUC TCB Group (DNA methylation), The Berry (Ralphie bunny), GenTwenty (dudebro shutdown), UnderScoopFire! (Homer, unregulated)
· Tags: A Christmas Story, Alzheimers, Axe cologne, bunny suit, cancer, development, epigenetics, gene expression, gene regulation, gene silencing, genetics, Homer Simpson, impulse control, methylation, Ralphie Charlie Hatton August 24, 2014
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Hundreds of protesters led by Chicago priest Fr. Michael Pfleger and anti-gun activists filled a major Chicago highway for about an hour July 7 demanding that officials stop gun violence in the city.
United in safety: Working with Harvard public health researchers, the Utah Sports Shooting Council, the state's most powerful pro-gun group, advocated to include suicide prevention training in Utah's required one-day course for people seeking a conceal-and-carry permit. This unusual collaboration marks a growing trend.
"The most important element is creating a culture that cares deeply about keeping a community safe," said Phil Andrew, the Chicago Archdiocese's new director of Violence Prevention Initiatives, at a ceremony to dedicate a new Catholic Charities facility in the part of the city with the highest rate of homicides.
NCR Today - An editorial, newly updated after the mass shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, haunts me as I imagine the survivors of violence that mostly did not have to happen.
What are religious leaders saying online about gun violence?
But guns make us safer, right?


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Q: get comment/feedback from "Start Feedback Process" workflow in SPD 2010 I have added a "Start Feedback Process" workflow to a list. The workflow works fine. The target user gets an email, they can click on it in Outlook, add their comments, and submit.
Now I am trying to figure out how to get the comments the user provided back in the next step of the workflow?

A: You should be able to get save the comments field into a variable like this (screen shot from a task process WF though)