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Park National Corporation reports first quarter 2017 financial results
NEWARK, Ohio – Park National Corporation (Park) (NYSE MKT: PRK) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2017 (three months ended March 31, 2017). Park's board of directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.94 per common share, payable on June 9, 2017 to common shareholders of record as of May 19, 2017.
Park reported $20.3 million in net income for the first quarter of 2017, an 8.5 percent increase from $18.7 million for the same period in 2016. Net income per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2017 was $1.31, compared to $1.21 in the first quarter of 2016.
Park's community-banking subsidiary, The Park National Bank, reported net income of $21.5 million for the first quarter of 2017, compared to $21.7 million for the first quarter of 2016. The bank had total assets of $7.7 billion at March 31, 2017, rising from $7.4 billion at December 31, 2016.
In the first quarter of 2017, the bank grew consumer loans by $59.7 million (21.5 percent annualized). Total loans for the bank were $5.28 billion at March 31, 2017, a $42 million (3.2 percent annualized) increase over $5.23 billion at December 31, 2016.
About Park National Corporation:
Headquartered in Newark, Ohio, Park National Corporation had $7.7 billion in total assets (as of March 31, 2017). The Park organization principally consists of 11 community bank divisions, a non-bank subsidiary and two specialty finance companies. Park's Ohio-based banking operations are conducted through Park subsidiary The Park National Bank and its divisions, which include Fairfield National Bank Division, Richland Bank Division, Century National Bank Division, First-Knox National Bank Division, Farmers Bank Division, United Bank, N.A. Division, Second National Bank Division, Security National Bank Division, Unity National Bank Division, and The Park National Bank of Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentucky Division; and Scope Leasing, Inc. (d.b.a. Scope Aircraft Finance). The Park organization also includes Guardian Financial Services Company (d.b.a. Guardian Finance Company) and SE Property Holdings, LLC.
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Die Königlich-Niederländische Botschaft in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland hatte von 1964 bis 2000 ihren Sitz im Bonner Parlaments- und Regierungsviertel. Das ehemalige Kanzleigebäude der Botschaft im Ortsteil Gronau, errichtet von 1962 bis 1964, steht als Baudenkmal unter Denkmalschutz.

Lage
Das ehemalige Kanzleigebäude der Botschaft (Adresse: Sträßchensweg 10) liegt am östlichen Rande des Johanniterviertels oberhalb der zur Rheinaue hin abfallenden Terrassenkante. Es erstreckt sich entlang des Sträßchenswegs bis zur Ecke Friedrich-Wilhelm-Straße, an der sich das ehemalige Kanzleigebäude der kanadischen Botschaft anschließt.

Geschichte
Die Niederlande gehörten zu den elf Staaten, die bereits seit dem 15. Dezember 1949 mit einer diplomatischen Mission für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland bei der Alliierten Hohen Kommission am Regierungssitz Bonn akkreditiert waren. Die Kanzlei der Mission befand sich von Beginn an in dem Gebäude Koblenzer Straße 96 (heute Adenauerallee). Als Residenz des Missionsleiters diente der Dietkirchener Hof in Urfeld. Ab 1951 hatte die Mission den Status einer Botschaft.

Als sich die niederländische Regierung auf eine längere Präsenz am Regierungssitz Bonn einzustellen begann, plante sie Anfang der 1960er-Jahre einen Neubau der Botschaftskanzlei (einschließlich Konsularabteilung) im Zentrum des Bonner Parlaments- und Regierungsviertels. Mit Planung und Entwurf wurde 1962 der Bonner Architekt Ernst van Dorp beauftragt. Das Gebäude entstand, bei Baubeginn noch im selben Jahr, nach den noch als Hochkommission errichteten späteren Botschaftsgebäuden der drei westlichen Alliierten als erster Botschaftsneubau in Bonn. Er war der erste Teil einer Neubaureihe am Sträßchensweg. Die Gestaltung der Gartenanlagen übernahm der Bonner Landschaftsarchitekt Heinrich Raderschall. Als neue Residenz des Botschafters wurde 1964 ein Haus im Bad Godesberger Ortsteil Rüngsdorf (Fasanenstraße 20) angekauft. Ihre Innenausstattung umfasste auch Leihgaben von Porzellan und Gemälden aus dem Rijksmuseum Amsterdam; das Esszimmer enthielt ein Deckengemälde aus dem 18. Jahrhundert, das aus einem holländischen Haus hierher gebracht worden war.

Im Zuge der Verlegung des Regierungssitzes nach Berlin (1999) zog die niederländische Botschaft 2000 dorthin um (→ Niederländische Botschaft in Berlin). In Bonn wurde zunächst eine Außenstelle der Botschaft mit rund 20 Mitarbeitern belassen, die im Mai 2000 im Ortsteil Plittersdorf in den bisherigen Räumen der Botschaft von Marokko (Gotenstraße 7/9) eröffnete und zum 1. Juli 2003 wieder geschlossen wurde. Das vormalige niederländische Botschaftsgebäude konnte im Mai 2001 mit einer Grundstücksfläche von 7.300 m² an einen Privatinvestor verkauft werden. Es wurde anschließend – noch im selben Jahr unter Denkmalschutz gestellt – bei Kosten von 33 Millionen Euro bis 2004 durch umfassende Anbauten ergänzt und wird seitdem unter dem Namen "Hollandhaus" als Bürogebäude genutzt. Das zugehörige Wohngebäude in Backstein kam dabei 2002 zum Abriss. Seit 2010/11 beherbergt die Immobilie auch Abteilungen der Deutschen Post AG, für die sie als "DHL Pakethaus" firmiert.

Gebäude
Der ursprüngliche Komplex des Botschaftsgebäudes umfasst drei zweigeschossige, gesonderte und unterschiedlich gestaltete Stahlbetonskelett-Bauten mit tragenden Wänden. Der langgestreckte Haupt- bzw. Verwaltungsbau, verkleidet mit holländischem Klinker, ist zur Straßenseite weitgehend fensterlos. Durch einen Zwischentrakt angebunden ist straßenseitig der kubische Konferenz- und Empfangsbau ("Pavillon") aus Glas und Bronze, der in Anlehnung an einen von Sep Ruf und Egon Eiermann für die Brüsseler Expo 58 geschaffenen Pavillon gestaltet ist. Ebenfalls in Backstein ausgeführt war ein zugehöriges Wohnhaus (Personalwohnungen) auf der Gartenseite, mit dem Verwaltungsbau über eine gläserne Gangbrücke verbunden (2002 abgebrochen).

Das Gebäude entstand unter der Maßgabe, eine "großzügige Form" und "noble Zurückhaltung" zum Ausdruck zu bringen. Es gilt als gelungenes Beispiel für eine die Nation repräsentierende Botschaft und als ein Vorbild für die oft weniger gelungenen frühen Botschaftsbauten in Bonn. Am Eingangsbereich befand sich die Plastik Droomship ("Mondschiff") des niederländischen Künstlers Hans Ittmann.

Siehe auch
 Liste der diplomatischen Vertretungen in Bonn (→ Eintrag)
 Liste der niederländischen Botschafter in Deutschland

Literatur
 Angelika Schyma: In Diplomatischer Zurückhaltung: Botschaftsarchitektur der Bundesrepublik Deutschland in Bonn von der Staatsgründung bis zum Fall der Mauer. In: Botschaften in Berlin. Gebr. Mann Verlag, Berlin 2003, ISBN 3-7861-2472-8, S. 29–41 (hier: S. 34/35).
 Andreas Pellens: Ein Bonner baut. Ernst van Dorp 1950–2000. Bouvier-Verlag, Bonn 2002, ISBN 978-3-416-03033-5, S. 68–70.
 Angelika Schyma: »Hollands Schaufenster am Rhein« – Die Königlich-Niederländische Botschaft in Bonn. In: Landschaftsverband Rheinland, Rheinisches Amt für Denkmalpflege: Denkmalpflege im Rheinland, , 18. Jahrgang, Nr. 4, 2001, S. 158–161.
 Hilda Ortiz Lunscken (Hrsg.); Hilda Ortiz Lunscken, Ingeborg Fischer-Dieskau (Fotos: Martin Krockauer): Pour Memoire. To Remind. Zur Erinnerung – Botschafterresidenzen am Rhein. Ortiz-Lunscken Publishers, Bonn 1999, ISBN 3-9806801-0-X, S. 62–63.
 Andreas Denk, Ingeborg Flagge: Architekturführer Bonn. Dietrich Reimer Verlag, Berlin 1997, ISBN 3-496-01150-5, S. 98.
 Ingeborg Flagge: Architektur in Bonn nach 1945: Bauten in der Bundeshauptstadt und ihrer Umgebung. Verlag Ludwig Röhrscheid, Bonn 1984, ISBN 3-7928-0479-4, S. 59.

Weblinks

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Einzelnachweise und Anmerkungen

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Bürogebäude in Bonn
Erbaut in den 1960er Jahren
Gronau (Bonn)
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Apr 02, 2020 by Brandy Bruyere, NCCO, Vice President of Regulatory Compliance, NAFCU
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ICYMI: NCUA COVID-19 Response Webinar
With over 5,000 credit unions in the United States, some people may have missed out on NCUA's webinar yesterday as the maximum number of registrations was 2,500. Whether you missed this webinar because things are extremely busy, or you could not register in time, here's a helpful summary of some information NCUA shared.
Overall, there was not a lot of new information provided by NCUA, but Chairman Rodney Hood shared initial remarks on the agency's COVID-19 response, acting general counsel Frank Kressman gave a high-level overview of key provisions of the CARES Act, and the Office of Examination and Insurance discussed supervisory approaches during this time.
Chairman Hood
According to Chairman Hood, NCUA continues to work on guidance regarding issues like offsite exams, the Central Liquidity Facility (CLF), and more details on how credit unions can work with COVID-19 affected borrowers. NCUA wants to work with credit unions so they can provide prudent relief to borrowers. At this time, the agency is soliciting direct feedback or questions from credit unions at COVID19questions@ncua.gov. NCUA is also periodically refreshing materials located on its COVID-19 resources page.
Acting general counsel Frank Kressman highlighted main points of the CARES Act. This includes an overview of the temporary changes to the CLF, which include access for corporate credit unions and an increase in the NCUA Board's borrowing authority. The Board can also increase share insurance coverage on non-interest bearing transaction accounts, so that will be an issue to continue monitoring.
There is also temporary relief from the troubled debt restructuring (TDR) requirements for loans modified due to COVID-19, including a forbearance or a delay in principal or interest for a loan that was not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019. Kressman provided a high-level overview of other key provisions such as:
The amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act relating to how to report accounts when an accommodation was made due to COVID-19 (more information on this in tomorrow's blog);
Forbearances for certain federally-related mortgages; and
The temporary moratorium on evictions for certain multi-family mortgages.
Kressman went on to note that the CARES Act also creates multiple economic stabilization programs through loans, loan guarantees, and other investments. NCUA will monitor the establishment of these programs as they develop.
Note, NAFCU created a chart summarizing the key provisions of the CARES Act, available here.
Finally, Kressman reminded credit unions of a recent interagency statement encouraging financial institutions to offer small dollar loans to impacted members. While these programs must be offered in a safe and sound manner, he noted that there is no regulation prohibiting a credit union from offering a 0% interest loan.
Office of Examination and Insurance
The Office of Examination and Insurance (E&I) addressed its role in some CARES Act implementation as well as some specifics on the status of its exam program. E&I is working on streamlining access to the CLF including reviewing the waiting period on new members, collateralization requirements, and the time CUs must wait to cash in their stock. E&I is also working on a TDR webinar for the future, as one which was originally scheduled for March 27, 2020 was postponed.
E&I noted some areas of operational flexibility including a reminder that whether an appraisal needs to be interior is generally at the discretion of the appraiser, if made in line with industry guidelines. As a reminder, NCUA's rule states that if an appraisal meets the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice then it satisfies the requirement to obtain an appraisal. NCUA asked that a credit union reach out if the CU believes it may fall below 6% net worth. If a CU makes exceptions to operational policies, E&I indicated the office will consider the extraordinary circumstances but advised CUs to reach out to their NCUA examiner or regional office to discuss specific questions.
Finally, on the topic of exams and supervision, the off-site exam process announced a couple of weeks ago is still in place. One key item to note – NCUA will not issue examination reports until further notice unless the exam was completed before March 16, 2020. With regard to outstanding corrective actions, according to E&I, examiners will be reasonable with respect to any requests to postpone or reprioritize concerns in light of COVID-19.
NCUA is also reaching out to all CUs to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on the industry.
You can find NCUA's slide deck from yesterday's presentation here. NAFCU's host of resources, including COVID-19 compliance FAQs, updated FAQs on the paid leave requirements, and a summary of regulator responses to the ongoing pandemic can be found here. Chairman Hood also updated credit unions on NAFCU's Q1 member call-in on March 31, 2020. If you missed it and you are a NAFCU member, you can access the recording here (log in required).
Brandy Bruyere, NCCO, Vice President of Regulatory Compliance, NAFCU
Brandy Bruyere, NCCO was named vice president of regulatory compliance in February 2017. In her role, Bruyere oversees NAFCU's regulatory compliance team who help credit unions with a variety of compliance issues. She also writes articles for NAFCU publications, such as the NAFCU Compliance Blog.
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Beyonce, Foo Fighters, and Bad Bunny to Arrive On Apple Fitness+
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Apple Fitness+ will be adding seven new workouts featuring Beyoncé's music on Monday as part of its Artist Spotlight series. The Bad Bunny and Foo Fighters collaboration is set to come out later this month.
Apple recently unveiled its workout service and partnership with Beyonce in an official release (in a string of announcements to kick off the new year). In July 2022, she signed a deal with TikTok, Beyonce's track specifically complements Apple Fitness+'s cycling, dance, high-intensity, Pilates, strength, treadmill and yoga workouts, according to executives. To do.
This track contains songs from the 41-year-old's latest album. RenaissanceHowever, Apple does not disclose the exact list of tasks included in its fitness products. However, the Cupertino-based company has informed us that it has two more artist spotlights scheduled for January, presumably to capitalize on the athletic (and music-loving) individual's 2023 resolution. rice field.
After the Beyoncé Artist Spotlight debuts this Monday, January 9, Apple Fitness+ is poised to add a Foo Fighters-centric spotlight on Monday the 16th and a Bad Bunny spotlight on the 23rd. . Foo Fighters last week detailed plans to continue as a band following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins, and Apple Music was named Bad Bunny Artist of the Year in November. .
As an added reminder, the late October 2022 Artist Spotlight introduced Taylor Swift's music to Fitness+ for the "first time ever." An executive revealed that iPhone users will be able to use the workout service without his Apple Watch.
Going forward, it will be worth watching the prevalence of music (and artist-specific) programs on digital fitness platforms. Peloton has been grappling with far-reaching operational issues for some time, but the business still leans towards music to attract users.
Indeed, the company has launched an Eminem Boxing expansion in 2022 and a "game-inspired experience" with Warner Music as a "launch partner." And he said in December, after offering multiple music services earlier this year, Peloton made Mariah Carey's classes available to fitness equipment owners and users on a standalone app.
For Apple, the continued focus on Fitness+ Artist Spotlights represents the latest in a series of moves to include exclusive music content. Aside from streaming some concerts in 2022 (performances by Alicia Keys, Megan Thee Stallion and Billie Eilish), Apple Music, his Super Bowl halftime show sponsor, will release exclusive live performances to subscribers. I keep doing it.
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Q: Attempting to install the Intel USB 3.0 drivers results in BSOD I have everything installed from the motherboard disk except for the Intel USB 3.0 drivers. When I tried to install those drivers, I would get the BSOD. To clarify, the BSOD would appear right after the motherboard disk installation utility says the installation of the Intel USB 3.0 drivers is "finished".
Here is my system information. My motherboard is Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H.

A: Drivers on Gigabyte websites and driver CDs are old. Use the driver directly from Intel:
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A: There are two series of intel usb 3.0 drivers, series 7 and series 8.
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It's possible to load a series 8 driver for a series 7 "Intel(R) USB 3.0 Root Hub" and bluescreen with the error "STOP: 0x0000007E".  I've verified it myself.

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Wishbone Soup Cures Everything: Van Life? Really?
We have worked hard and scrimped and saved and now we're spending the money.
Like a magic trick: pouff!! It will be gone.
Now we pray to the Universe that we are not mistaken.
We open our eyes wide to see the curviness of the learning ahead.
Those are some hourglass figures!
We have paid the deposit, made the necessary investigations concerning insurance, and the specific details of conversions.
A long wheel base Ford Transit ex-fleet highway maintenance van stands on a forecourt with a SOLD sign. It has a head dent and it smells of a diesel spill. It has a chem-loo which you'll thank me for not describing. Low mileage, service history in full. Fair price.
I'm lurching into this experience like a learner driver kangarooing their clutch control.
It seems that we have bought a van, yes.
The man who puts windows in is about to be booked.
From collection we have 90 days to convert it to a legally specified definition of a camper van.
I have never driven a long wheel base.
We access our home on single track farm roads.
The cornering on our driveway is frightfully tight!
There's a pickaxe in the shed, the corner can be adjusted.
I am agitated, and astonished, and it doesn't matter what, we're doing it anyway.
Awesome! My bet is you're gonna LOVE it!
Well, you don't look TOO worried! Ha!
Fun will be had, I am sure of that!
Not familiar with long-wheel-base Ford Transit Van but am confident in your plan. When Norma and I bought our 2nd car (1st one was a 1952 Dodge 3/4 ton pickup) we were delighted to find a working sink inside --it was a '62 VW Bus. Years later, we replaced it with a '74 VW Bus that I still drive. As for long wheelbases, I've driven trucks up to 80 feet long --you get used to it. Don't worry. Main thing is, these vehicles were designed for transport and not having to pitch a tent. Just have fun, Lisa, but be sure to keep us informed.
Excellent luck with the sink on your '62 - and the '74 in general!


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EWL's President and Vice-Presidents meet Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli to discuss women's rights in Europe and the upcoming EU strategy on equality between women and men.
[Brussels, 7 February 2020] On 6 February 2020, a delegation of the European Women's Lobby composed of EWL's President Gwendoline Lefebvre and EWL's Vice-Presidents Laura Albu and Ana Sofia Fernandes met with the new European Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli. The meeting was the opportunity for EWL's representatives to welcome Commissioner Dalli in her new role and discuss how to jointly advance women's rights in Europe, in particular through the upcoming EU Strategy on equality between women and men.
The Strategy is amongst the commitments from both President Ursula von der Leyen and Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli to concrete measures guaranteeing improvement of women's lives and experiences in Europe. This Strategy – which was missing during the last five years – will need to show strong political will and commitment from the European Commission towards the realisation of a just, equal European Union for all women and allow concrete political action from the Member States.
EWL's representatives have presented their recommendations on this future strategy, having gathered input from its 2,000 member organisations, ensuring its demands reflect the reality of women's needs and experiences across Europe. EWL has high hopes that this strategy will help tackle barriers and stereotypes faced by all women in Europe throughout their life, including in their older age: in their families, at school, at work, in the public sphere.
The EWL has identified several important actions and measures the new European Commission should take to ensure gender mainstreaming through all areas of its work – as demanded by the Treaties (Article 8 TFEU). The EWL expects to see the new EC President's commitment to women's rights translated into all the EC political guidelines and all portfolios of the European Commissioners. To facilitate this, EWL recommends the Commissioners to have compulsory expert-led trainings on equality between women and men, as well as an annual meeting around International Women's Day in March.
EWL is also calling for bold positive actions to put an end to male violence against women, ensure women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, foster all women's economic independence, promote equality in decision-making and leadership and increase resources for women's rights.
EWL's representatives called on Commissioner Dalli to ensure these recommendations are endorsed by all EU institutions and that strong accountability mechanisms are put in place to ensure the European Commission and all EU Member States take concrete steps to achieve real equality between women and men in the whole EU.


A multichannel e-commerce strategy is a must-have for every online seller. While it's great for diversifying your income streams and reaching more customers, multichannel e-commerce comes with several key challenges — the biggest being fulfillment.
To be a successful multichannel seller, you must meet the unique fulfillment standards and expectations of each marketplace.
Complying with the different standards of each marketplace and coordinating warehouses, shipping, tracking and inventory updates can be a headache. But excelling in multichannel fulfillment can also be a key advantage in helping you win the buy box and grow your sales across different marketplaces.
Pricing — Do I know exactly what I'm paying to fulfill and store each item?
Fast Shipping Tags — Can I get my listings on Amazon Prime or eBay Guaranteed Delivery through this fulfillment method, and what would be the coverage in the US?
Setup Time — How long does it take to start fulfilling orders with this method?
Channels Supported — Can I use this fulfillment option across all my channels?
Branding — Can I ship orders in branded boxes or at least in brand-neutral packaging?
Warehouse Selection — Can I select which warehouse my items sit in?
In this article, we'll look at four popular multichannel fulfillment options, including third-party logistics (3PL) providers, self-fulfillment (DIY), Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), and Deliverr. We'll evaluate them against the six-point model outlined above.
A traditional 3PL will handle your item storage, shipping, tracking and delivery for multichannel orders.
Control over branding. You can ship items with branded packaging or inserts. All you need to do is provide them with the needed materials.
Custom processes and procedures. 3PLs can build custom processes centered around your business, including special returns processing or reserving specific shelf space for your items.
Warehouse selection. You can select their closest warehouse location to send items to, as long as there's space available.
Pricing is expensive and confusing. At a minimum, you'll face the following fees: receiving (hourly rate), pick/pack (per unit), order handling (per unit), shipping (dependent on carrier, zone and method, per order), work order (hourly rate), account subscription fee (monthly). It may take months to determine if you're making or losing money on the items you're fulfilling.
Slow setup time. Contract negotiation ca take several weeks, followed by a lengthy onboarding time. You're looking at five to eight weeks until orders actually start getting fulfilled.
Lack of basic integrations. If the 3PL you're considering doesn't have integrations into major marketplaces, shopping carts or listing tools, you'll either have to pay them to build that integration or build a custom integration yourself, costing additional time and money.
Lack of speed. With a 3PL, your items will typically sit in a single warehouse, so geographical coverage on fast shipping programs like eBay Guaranteed Delivery (eGD) and Amazon Prime will be severely limited, resulting in loss of revenue.
Do-it-yourself fulfillment gives you control over the entire fulfillment process, but your processes must be organized and optimized since you'll be responsible for all late deliveries and mistakes.
Control of branding. You get control of your own branding, deciding what packaging and inserts to use.
Quick setup. You can get up and running any time. Services like ShipStation make it really easy to kickstart your in-house fulfillment.
Partial access to fast shipping tags. It's a quick way to get started and test fast shipping programs like Amazon Prime and eBay Guaranteed Delivery to see if there's a sales lift for your items.
Capital intensive. Usually DIY works up to 20-30 orders per day, depending on your capacity. It can be really hard to handle spikes in demand if your items get on daily deal promotions with Amazon or eBay, where hundreds of orders can arrive within a span of a few hours. DIY can quickly become a major time sink and draw your attention away from other critical areas like listing optimization or product sourcing.
Pricing is unclear. It can be very difficult to get a read on your entire cost structure. You'll have to deeply analyze your property costs, employee costs, shipping fees, etc. And as with 3PLs, it can take months before you know if you're making or losing money on your items.
Limited coverage on fast shipping tags. Your items will most likely sit in just a single location, so while you can get access to fast shipping tags like Prime and Guaranteed Delivery, your coverage will be severely limited. We estimate that Prime or eBay Guaranteed Delivery coverage will sit below 30% with just a single location, meaning that only 30% of Amazon or eBay buyers will see your fast shipping tag.
FBA is a groundbreaking fulfillment chain maintained by Amazon. Amazon takes care of storage, shipping, tracking and delivery with a vast network of resources that allows it to cut shipping times at a great price.
Simple, affordable pricing for Amazon orders. For Amazon orders, its all-inclusive, fixed-rate pricing is easy to understand and leads the market in affordability.
Prime eligibility. Items in FBA automatically become eligible for Amazon Prime (with over 95% Prime coverage), helping you improve your search rank and win the Amazon Buy Box.
Fast setup. All you need is an Amazon account, and you're ready to go!
Scales with you. It seamlessly scales with your business, whether you're fulfilling one order or 1,000 orders per day.
Non-Amazon orders cost more. For non-Amazon orders, prices are generally more expensive.
Prime only. Integration with other fast shipping programs, like eBay Guaranteed Delivery, is not optimal. This will continue as other marketplaces enable their fast shipping programs for 3P sellers.
Disallowed by Walmart and Jet.com. Walmart and Jet have instituted a "No FBA" policy, preventing sellers from using FBA to fulfill their Walmart and Jet orders.
Warehouse selection. Warehouse selection is determined by Amazon, and your items may sit in more than 30 different locations. This distribution option has its advantages, but can create sales tax nexus issues that could increase the burden for sales tax compliance.
Deliverr is an industry-leading fulfillment service for your eBay, Walmart, Jet and Shopify stores.
Clear, simple pricing. Take a look at our cost calculator to see how our rates compare with other fulfillment options. You should know immediately if you're making or losing money with Deliverr.
Access to eBay Guaranteed Delivery. Similar to the seamless integration Fulfillment by Amazon has with Prime, items in the Deliverr network automatically become eligible for eBay Guaranteed Delivery with over 95% coverage.
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Q: Determining the currently pointed to item in a list I am working with lists. I have been able to determine the first and last position of items in my list. I am using getPostion and displaying item name through a Label. Three buttons in my form: ShowFirstItem ShowNextItem(not working) and ShowLastItem show the corresponding item in a label. I am having problems for my next item. I don't have a member that is holding the current fruit_tree. So I am not sure how to either add an int member or another fruit_tree member called current. How would I be able to find out next (item after first) and display result?
 public class ListForTrees
 {

        public fruit_trees GetNextTree()
            {
                current = 0;
                fruit_trees ft = first_tree;
                int i = 0;
                while (i != current)
                {
                    ft = ft.next_tree;
                    i++;

                }

                return ft;
            }

            }

            ListForTrees mainlist = new ListForTrees();

            private void BtnGo_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
            {
                fruit_trees[] ar_items = {   new fruit_trees("cherry", 48, 12.95, 3),
                                                 new fruit_trees("pine", 36, 9.95, 8),
                                                 new fruit_trees("oak", 60, 14.95, 2),
                                                 new fruit_trees("peach", 54, 19.95, 3),
                                                 new fruit_trees("pear", 36, 11.85, 2),
                                                 new fruit_trees("apple", 62, 13.45, 5)
                                             };
                mainlist = new ListForTrees(ar_items);
                fruit_trees current = mainlist.first_tree;

                while (current != null)
                {
                    TxtOutput.AppendText(current.ToString() + Environment.NewLine);
                    current = current.next_tree;
                }
            }

            private void ShowFirstItem_Click_1(object sender, EventArgs e)
            {
            // Show First Item
        labelSpecificTree.Text = mainlist.first_tree.GetTreeType;

            }

            private void ShowLastItem_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
            {
            //Show Last Item
        labelSpecificTree.Text = mainlist.last_tree.GetTreeType;
            }

        private void ShowNextItem_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
            {
            //Show Next Item
 fruit_trees obj = mainlist.GetNextTree();

            if (obj == null)
            {
                labelSpecificTree.Text = "No more trees!";
            }
            else
            {
                mainlist.current++;
                labelSpecificTree.Text = obj.next_tree.GetTreeType.ToString();
            }
            }

        }

A: I would add
public int current;

to the listoftrees.  in the constructor set it to 0;
Then create a method to return the current fruit_trees object
public fruit_trees getCurrent()
{
    fruit_trees ft = first_tree;
    int i = 0;
    while(i != current)
    {
       ft = ft.next_tree;
       i++;
    }
    return ft;
 }

now this method returns the current and not the next object.  So you have 2 options in the next button event.
the quesiton here is do you want to move to the next tree object every time the button is clicked?
if so increment the current property and then call getcurrent to display.  If you want the current to be retained and not move (i.e. clicking next over and over will result in the same thing)
then display getcurrent().next_tree.tree_type with no increment to current.

A: I'm not sure if this solves Your issue, but You can add
public fruit_trees current_tree;

field in ListForTrees class.
Then, You can easily add method showing next and moving item pointer to the next item in the list. Remembering the current item allows You to avoid browsing the whole list each time You want next tree from the list.
The code can look like this:
public fruit_trees GetNextTree()
{
    //save currently pointed tree
    fruit_trees tree = this.current_tree;
    if (tree != null)
    {
        //move current_tree to the next tree, to be returned next time
        current_tree = current_tree.next_tree;
        //return saved tree object
    }
    return tree;
}

In order to make it work, You should also remember to initiate the value of current_tree with the first tree added to the list. You can also write some kind of ResetNextTreePointer() method pointing it back to the first tree in the list.
Some more suggestions to the code:

*

*I suppose it would be better to use properties for fields in your classes, so i.e. change
public fruit_trees first_tree;

into
private fruit_trees first_tree;
public fruit_trees First_tree { get { return first_tree; }

as it would disable any class outside your class to modify those fields explicitly.

*This code:
if (count == 0)
{
    ...
}
else if (count != 0)
{
    ...
}

can be changed into:
if (count == 0)
{
    ...
}
else
{
    ...
}


Last blog I wrote about how we coached and supported the management group to identify next steps in their agile transformation. One of the actions was to change the teams to become Feature teams. Teams who have all needed competences to deliver end customer value. This blog I will describe how I facilitated the Feature team self selection workshop.
Each step of the workshop is described in a few more words under each heading in the blogpost. I described the overall workshop process with a flip chart that you can see below to make the workshop process easy to understand for all participants.
This is a story how we used a two day workshop with a management group to help them find out next steps needed in their Agile Transformation.
We knew the client well and had been working with them for some time. It was now time to discuss their progress and potential next steps.
They had Scrum teams up and running, each team with their own product owner. Each team covering one part of their product. Earlier they had discussed and identified their challenges and problems so they where known and a good input to the workshop.


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The boss and Dogbert are in a meeting, Dogbert is wearing a mining hard hat. The boss says: "Our consultant has been mining all day." Dogbert says: "The results are quite shocking." The boss is sitting between Dilbert and Dogbert, he is reading a sheet of paper. The boss says: "According to the data, sales are always highest when I do this..." The boss pulls the side of his mouth with one hand and pulls his nose up with the other, Dilbert and Dogbert look at him.
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A monumental pair of Japanese Meiji period Imari porcelain vases, dating from the late 19th Century.
Each vase features a bulbous shape with the traditional scalloped rim, over the body decorated with reserve panels depicting court garden scenes and smaller shaped panels with views of Mount Fuji on chrysanthemums and peonies background adorned with phoenixes.
Each signed to the base with a three-character mark and on the top of each large panel with a two-character mark.
Imari ware is a Western term for a brightly-coloured style of Arita ware Japanese export porcelain made in the area of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyūshū. They were exported to Europe in large quantities, especially between the second half of the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century.
Typically Imari ware is decorated in underglaze blue, with red, gold, black for outlines, and sometimes other colours, added in overglaze. In the most characteristic floral designs, most of the surface is coloured. The style was so successful that Chinese and European producers began to copy it. Sometimes the different overglaze styles of Kakiemon and Kutani ware are also grouped under Imari ware.
The name derives from the port of Imari, Saga from which they were shipped to Nagasaki, where the Dutch East India Company and the Chinese had trading outposts. In the West the multi-coloured or "enamelled" wares became known as "Imari ware", and a different group kakiemon, while blue and white wares were called "Arita ware", in fact, the two types were often produced at the same kilns. Today, the use of "Imari" as a descriptor has declined, and they are often called Arita wares (or Hizen wares, after the old province). Imari ware was copied in both China and Europe and has been continuously produced to the present day.
Early Imari (shoki imari) is a traditional and somewhat confusing term used for very different wares that were made around Arita before about 1650. The porcelains are generally small and sparsely painted in underglaze blue for the domestic market, but there are also some large green celadon dishes, apparently made for the southeast Asian market, in a porcellaneous stoneware.
Arita's kilns were set up in the 17th century after kaolin was discovered in 1616. A popular legend attributes the discovery to an immigrant Korean potter, Yi Sam-pyeong (1579–1655), although most historians consider this doubtful. After the discovery, some kilns began to produce revised Korean-style blue and white porcelains, known as Early Imari, or "Shoki-Imari".
In the mid-17th century, there were also many Chinese refugees in northern Kyushu due to the turmoil in China, and it is said that one of them brought the overglaze enamel colouring technique to Arita. Thus Shoki-Imari developed into Ko-Kutani, Imari, and later Kakiemon, which are sometimes taken as a wider group of Imari wares. Ko-Kutani was produced around 1650 for both export and domestic market. Kutani ware is characterized by vivid green, blue, purple, yellow and red colours in bold designs of landscapes and nature. Blue and white porcelain pieces continued to be produced and they are called Ai-Kutani. Ko-Kutani Imari for the export market usually adopted Chinese design structure such as Kraak style, whereas Ai-Kutani for the domestic market were highly unique in design and are accordingly valued very much among collectors.
Ko-Kutani style evolved into Kakiemon-style Imari, which was produced for about 50 years around 1700. Kakiemon was characterized by crisp lines and bright blue, red and green designs of dramatically stylized floral and bird scenes. Imari achieved its technical and aesthetic peak in the Kakiemon style, and it dominated the European market. Blue and white Kakiemon is called Ai-Kakiemon. The Kakiemon style transformed into Kinrande in the 18th century, using underglaze blue and overglaze red and gold enamels, and later additional colours.
Imari began to be exported to Europe when the Chinese kilns at Jingdezhen were damaged in the political chaos and the new Qing dynasty government halted trade in 1656–1684. Exports to Europe were made through the Dutch East India Company, and in Europe the designation "Imari porcelain" connotes Arita wares of mostly Kinrande Imari.
Export of Imari to Europe stopped in the mid-18th century when China resumed export to Europe since Imari was not able to compete against Chinese products due to high labour costs. By that time, however, both Imari and Kakiemon styles were already so popular among Europeans that the Chinese export porcelain copied both, a type known as Chinese Imari. At the same time, European kilns, such as Meissen and English potteries such as Johnson Bros. and (Royal) Crown Derby, also imitated the Imari and Kakiemon styles.
Export of Imari surged again in the late 19th century (Meiji era) when Japonism flourished in Europe. Thus in the western world today, two kinds of true Japanese Imari can be found: that exported in the mid-Edo period, and that exported in the Meiji era. From the viewpoint of collectors, these two types are completely different, though Kinrande appearances are similar.


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Q: CSS 2 forms on the same page different ID overwritting one another I have a page with a log in form on the right and email request form on the left.  Each one a has a drop down that look very different from the other.  For some reason styles are over writing one another. If I change the second form it changes the style on the first, what am I doing wrong?
#left .home-form-left input, select{height:26px; line-height:26px; border:1px solid #999999; color:#666666; font-size:12px;}

.sq-question input, select, option{width:195px; margin-bottom:5px;}

A: This is happening because the second select is overwriting the first.
To fix this, you need to be more specific, like this
#left .home-form-left input, #left .home-form-left select {/*styles*/}
.sq-question input, .sq-question select, .sq-question option {/*styles*/}
When you just place the select there, without anything in front of it, you are saying style all selects this way
In my examples above, I directly referencing the location of each element that I want to style, separating with commas as necessary.


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then
  echo "Usage: sh start.sh {project name}"
  echo "Where project name is something like UserService, TodoService, etc"
  exit 1
fi

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unzip master.zip
mv DRF-seed-master $1
cd $1 && git init
docker-compose run --rm ci ansible-playbook ansibles/bootstrap.yml

echo "******************"
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echo "******************"
echo "To run your app try: docker-compose up"
echo "you might want to quickly create a superuser: docker-compose rum --rm web python manage.py createsuperuser"
echo "To run the tests: docker-compose run --rm web python manage.py test"
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Q: AVRO Mapreduce - ClassCastException: org.apache.avro.generic.GenericData$Record cannot be cast to Avro First of all, I'm running mapreduce as a java action through oozie. Used AvroTools to extract the schema of the avro files and then to compile it in to a Java class (RxAvro.java).
Whenever I try to use the Avro object, I get the following ClassCastException:
java.lang.ClassCastException: org.apache.avro.generic.GenericData$Record cannot be cast to com.xxx.yyy.zz.jobs.actions.test.RxAvro
2018-01-05 07:46:07,038 WARN [main] org.apache.hadoop.mapred.YarnChild:

Exception running child : java.lang.ClassCastException: org.apache.avro.generic.GenericData$Record cannot be cast to com.xxx.yyy.zzz.jobs.actions.test.RxAvro
        at com.xxx.yyy.zzz.jobs.actions.test.AvroParqueMapreduce$Map.map(AvroParqueMapreduce.java:70)
        at org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.Mapper.run(Mapper.java:145)
        at org.apache.hadoop.mapred.MapTask.runNewMapper(MapTask.java:787)
        at org.apache.hadoop.mapred.MapTask.run(MapTask.java:341)
        at org.apache.hadoop.mapred.YarnChild$2.run(YarnChild.java:164)
        at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
        at javax.security.auth.Subject.doAs(Subject.java:422)
        at org.apache.hadoop.security.UserGroupInformation.doAs(UserGroupInformation.java:1796)
        at org.apache.hadoop.mapred.YarnChild.main(YarnChild.java:158)

MapReduce Code:
import org.apache.hadoop.conf.Configuration;
import org.apache.hadoop.conf.Configured;
import org.apache.hadoop.fs.Path;
import org.apache.hadoop.io.DoubleWritable;
import org.apache.hadoop.io.Text;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.Job;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.Mapper;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.Reducer;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.lib.output.FileOutputFormat;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.lib.output.TextOutputFormat;
import org.apache.hadoop.util.Tool;
import org.apache.hadoop.util.ToolRunner;
import parquet.avro.AvroParquetInputFormat;

import java.io.IOException;

public class AvroParqueMapreduce extends Configured implements Tool {

    /**
     * Main entry point for the example.
     *
     * @param args arguments
     * @throws Exception when something goes wrong
     */
    public static void main(final String[] args) throws Exception {
        int res = ToolRunner.run(new Configuration(), new AvroParqueMapreduce(), args);
        System.exit(res);
    }

    /**
     * The MapReduce driver - setup and launch the job.
     *
     * @param args the command-line arguments
     * @return the process exit code
     * @throws Exception if something goes wrong
     */
    public int run(final String[] args) throws Exception {

        Path inputPath = new Path(args[0]);
        Path outputPath = new Path(args[1]);

        Configuration conf = super.getConf();

        Job job = new Job(conf);
        job.setJarByClass(AvroParqueMapreduce.class);

        job.setInputFormatClass(AvroParquetInputFormat.class);
        AvroParquetInputFormat.setInputPaths(job, inputPath);

        job.setMapperClass(Map.class);

        job.setMapOutputKeyClass(Text.class);
        job.setMapOutputValueClass(Text.class);

        job.setOutputFormatClass(TextOutputFormat.class);
        FileOutputFormat.setOutputPath(job, outputPath);

        return job.waitForCompletion(true) ? 0 : 1;
    }

    public static class Map extends Mapper<Void, RxAvro, Text, Text> {

        @Override
        public void map(Void key,
                        RxAvro value,
                        Context context) throws IOException, InterruptedException {

            context.write(new Text(value.getObjectId().toString()),
                    new Text(value.getCollectionInterval().toString()));
        }
    }

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

A: there are several problems in your code. You should be setting your input format class properly as follow, AvroPArquetInputFormat is not correct for avro data.
    job.setInputFormatClass(AvroKeyInputFormat.class);

Additional to that, you need to setup your input schema
    AvroJob.setInputKeySchema(job, RxAvro.getClassSchema());

This tutorial can be useful as starting point https://dzone.com/articles/mapreduce-avro-data-files


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Horní Studénky (deutsch Studinke) ist eine Gemeinde in Tschechien. Sie liegt drei Kilometer östlich von Štíty und gehört zum Okres Šumperk.

Geographie
Horní Studénky erstreckt sich in einem Kessel in der Drozdovská vrchovina (Drosenauer Bergland). Das Dorf liegt im Naturpark Březná. In Horní Studénky entspringt die Nemilka. Nördlich erhebt sich die Pustina (626 m), im Osten die Rozsocha (518 m), südöstlich der Háječek (603 m), im Westen die Obora (585 m) und nordwestlich die Králova hora (Königsberg, 602 m). Im Nordwesten liegt der Teich Sychrov.

Nachbarorte sind Jakubovice und Bušín im Norden, Na Horách und Olšany im Nordosten, Klášterec im Osten, Zborov und Svébohov im Südosten, Na Dole und Jedlí im Süden, U Mlýna und Crhov im Südwesten, Na Kluči und Štíty im Westen sowie Březná und Bukovice im Nordwesten.

Geschichte
Die erste schriftliche Erwähnung von Studenky erfolgte im Jahre 1353. Angeblich soll das Dorf bereits 1350 als Odendorf und lateinisch Deserta villa genannt worden sein, andere gleichfalls unbelegte Quellen sprechen von Bohemicalis villa. Seit 1531 ist in Studenky eine Kirche nachweisbar. Diese war seit 1620 das Ziel von Leonhardswallfahrten. In den Jahren 1666–1672 wurde die Holzkirche durch einen Neubau ersetzt. Seit 1786 besteht in Studenky eine Schule. Zwei Jahre später wurde das Pfarrhaus errichtet.

Nach der Aufhebung der Patrimonialherrschaften bildete Studenky / Studinke ab 1850 eine politische Gemeinde im Bezirk Hohenstadt und Gerichtsbezirk Schildberg. Wegen seiner Gebirgslage war die Landwirtschaft wenig ertragreich, so dass sich die Bewohner in Heimarbeit mit der Fertigung von Zwirnköpfen, Bürsten und Holzwaren sowie durch Korbflechterei und Besenbinderei ein Zubrot verdienten. 1908 entstand ein neues Schulhaus. 1930 hatte Studenky 656 Einwohner.

Nach dem Münchner Abkommen wurde das größtenteils von Tschechen bewohnte Dorf 1938 dem Deutschen Reich zugeschlagen und gehörte bis 1945 zum Landkreis Hohenstadt. Bei der Sudetendeutschen Ergänzungswahl zum Reichstag im Dezember 1938 war Studinke eines der wenigen Dörfer, in dem die Mehrzahl der Wähler gegen die NSDAP-Kandidaten stimmte. 1939 lebten in Studinke 726 Menschen. Während der Zeit der Besatzung entwickelte sich die St.-Leonhard-Wallfahrt in Studinke zu einer nationalen Manifestation der Tschechen im Dritten Reich. Der Troppauer Regierungspräsident Friedrich Zippelius sah 1941 in der Wallfahrt eine Demonstration unter dem Deckmantel der Kirche und Reichsstatthalter Konrad Henlein verbot daraufhin die Wallfahrt.

Nach dem Ende des Zweiten Weltkrieges kam Horní Studénky zur Tschechoslowakei zurück. Ein Teil der Einwohner verließ den Ort und siedelte in die Grenzgebiete um. 1958 hatte die Gemeinde 503 Einwohner. Nach der Auflösung des Okres Zábřeh wurde Horní Studénky mit Beginn des Jahres 1961 dem Okres Šumperk zugeordnet. Zwischen 1985 und 1990 war der Ort nach Štíty eingemeindet.

Gemeindegliederung
Für Gemeinde Horní Studénky sind keine Ortsteile ausgewiesen. Zu Horní Studénky gehört die Ansiedlungen Na Horách.

Sehenswürdigkeiten
 Wallfahrtskirche des hl. Leonhard, der Renaissancebau entstand 1666–1672 anstelle eines seit 1531 nachweislichen hölzernen Vorgängerbau
 Kirchhofsmauer aus dem 16. Jahrhundert, der Kreuzgang wurde 1734 angelegt
 Kapelle, aus dem 18. Jahrhundert

Söhne und Töchter der Gemeinde
 Čeněk Rýznar (1845–1923), Arzt und Archäologe
 Vladimír Přikryl (1893–1968), Generalmajor

Weblinks
 Beschreibung der Gemeinde

Einzelnachweise

Ersterwähnung 1353


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Qiaozi Town (), is a town in southern Huairou District, Beijing, China. It shares border with Bohai Town in the north, Hauirou and Miaocheng Towns in the east, Beishicao and Xingshou Towns in the south, as well as Yanshou and Jiuduhe Towns in the west. Its population was 25,076 as of 2020.

History

Administrative divisions
As of 2021, Qiaozi Town administers 25 subdivisions, of which 1 is a community and 24 are villages:

Gallery

See also

 List of township-level divisions of Beijing

References

Huairou District
Towns in Beijing


Holiday pork tenderloin is the perfect recipe for any holiday party dinner. Many of my clients ask me at this time of year for recipes that they can serve that will adhere to their food sensitivities yet be fancy enough for a dinner party.
This pork tenderloin with fruit recipe fits that bill. It is one of the many recipes in my new cookbook, Finally… Paleo Food I Can Eat. A dietary guide and cookbook featuring recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks that are free of gluten, dairy, eggs, grains, legumes, refined sugar and almonds. Many people who want to follow a paleo diet have sensitivities to eggs or almonds. I set out to create recipes that are simple, healthy and free of many of the top food allergens.
I hope you will check out my cookbook here and let me know how you enjoy this holiday pork tenderloin.
In a bowl, combine currants, cranberries, walnuts and cinnamon.
Spread mixture on top ob both pieces of tenderloin.


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Engineers solve data glitch on NASA
by Blake Goodwin August 31, 2022 050
Voyager's high-gain antenna, seen at the center of this illustration of the NASA spacecraft, is one component controlled by the attitude articulation and control system (AACS). Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Engineers have repaired an issue affecting data from NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft. Earlier this year, the probe's attitude articulation and control system (AACS), which keeps Voyager 1's antenna pointed at Earth, began sending garbled information about its health and activities to mission controllers, despite operating normally. The rest of the probe also appeared healthy as it continued to gather and return science data.
The team has since located the source of the garbled information: The AACS had started sending the telemetry data through an onboard computer known to have stopped working years ago, and the computer corrupted the information.
Suzanne Dodd, Voyager's project manager, said that when they suspected this was the issue, they opted to try a low-risk solution: commanding the AACS to resume sending the data to the right computer.
Engineers don't yet know why the AACS started routing telemetry data to the incorrect computer, but it likely received a faulty command generated by another onboard computer. If that's the case, it would indicate there is an issue somewhere else on the spacecraft. The team will continue to search for that underlying issue, but they don't think it is a threat to the long-term health of Voyager 1.
"We're happy to have the telemetry back," said Dodd. "We'll do a full memory readout of the AACS and look at everything it's been doing. That will help us try to diagnose the problem that caused the telemetry issue in the first place. So we're cautiously optimistic, but we still have more investigating to do."
Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have been exploring our solar system for 45 years. Both probes are now in interstellar space, the region outside the heliopause, or the bubble of energetic particles and magnetic fields from the Sun.
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Faith Today, the national magazine published by The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, will now be offered free of charge online effective May 21 at www.faithtoday.ca/digital. Faith Today will continue to publish five print issues of the magazine every year, which still require a paid subscription, but starting this summer it will also publish a digital-only July/August issue. The online version will include five years of archives, dating back to January 2008. The digital version will be supported by innovative forms of advertising, including slideshows, video advertisements and hyperlinks to websites and Facebook pages.


Years 7, 8 and 9 build on Key Stage 2, but also offer the opportunity to discover new subjects in depth, permitting an informed choice of curriculum pathways and option subjects in Years 10 and 11. Students who need support, particularly with literacy and maths, from primary school will be given extra help by following a Foundation Learning curriculum.
The Years 10-11 curriculum offers a wide range of options, allowing students to focus on subjects in which they are making good progress and have a particular interest.
Please see our various 'Department' and 'Year Group' pages for further details about programmes of study.


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Q: Appcelerator/ Titanium keyboard toolbar out of sync with keyboard bug I have the following code:
<TextField  id="txtPhone" top="20" left="15" right="40" returnKeyType="Ti.UI.RETURNKEY_GO" keyboardType="Ti.UI.KEYBOARD_TYPE_PHONE_PAD">
        <KeyboardToolbar platform="ios">
           <Toolbar>
              <Items>
                 <Button systemButton="Titanium.UI.iOS.SystemButton.FLEXIBLE_SPACE"/>
                 <Button title="Save" systemButton="Titanium.UI.iOS.SystemButton.SAVE"/>
              </Items>
           </Toolbar>
        </KeyboardToolbar>
</TextField>

The orgional issue I had was that ios does not have a "Done" button for keyboardType="Ti.UI.KEYBOARD_TYPE_PHONE_PAD". Therefore the solution I found from other StackOverflow answers was similar to the above.
The issue is that the keyboard toolbar does not appear in sync with the keyboard.
I found a video that demonstrates this issue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd95W1LvNXk&feature=youtu.be . However, it is quite fast on the video, so I suggest watching it at 0.25 speed.
As you can see, when closing the keyboard, the numberpad reaches the bottom of the screen faster than the keyboard toolbar.
Similarly, when opening the keyboard, the keyboard toolbar appears faster than the number pad.
How can I fix this issue?

A: This is the normal behaviour of opening/closing keyboard toolbar in Titanium.
I think the toolbar animates in same duration as the keyboard takes, but the difference is of curve behaviour which is Ti.UI.ANIMATION_CURVE_EASE_OUT
Using the above fact, if you really need the same timing as of keyboard, then you can create a manual view and animate it using the same curve Ti.UI.ANIMATION_CURVE_EASE_OUT.
This is the only solution for now, but remember that doing so can cause you to do extra calculations on scrollview's scroll positions because when you will animate a manual view, then it can cover up your text-fields which are moved up by iOS itself by same amount as of keyboard height, and in some cases it might not be possible to scroll up the last textfield.
So, you will need to scroll the scrollview to adjust the textfield position (it's a lot lot more task to do, better don't mind that delay issue and stay happy :) )


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L'hip hop danese fa parte del movimento culturale hip hop nel mondo. L'hip hop è un movimento culturale originario degli Stati Uniti. La sua maggiore manifestazione è rappresentata dalla musica hip hop, che si divide in MCing e DJing. In Danimarca, l'hip hop sta crescendo con molta popolarità a partire dagli ultimi quindici anni, i più famosi artisti che cantano in lingua danese sono MC Einar e Rockers. Nei primi anni novanta, l'inglese era la lingua preferta dai rapper, come Dope Solution, Kidnap e uno dei primi gruppi femminili di breaking No Name Requested, i quali fusero il rap con il reggae prima degli artisti contemporanei. Alla fine degli anni 90 l'hip hop in lingua danese era ancora molto richiesto ed era la scelta preferiti degli artisti, a causa di rapper come Jokeren e il suo gruppo Den Gale Pose. L'etichetta discografica The Funcky Fly ha avuto una parte importante in questa evoluzione. In contrasto con molti altri paesi, in Danimarca ebbe ha avuto maggior successo l'hip hop in lingua danese che quello in lingua inglese. Molti artisti danesi che cantano in lingua inglese hanno molto più successo all'estero che in patria, come Static e NATiLL, entrambi popolari in Germania, e Funk Flush e Delireeus, i quali sono meglio conosciuti in altre parti della Scandinavia. Tra i più importanti rapper di lingua danese abbiamo:

I membri dei Full Impact Productions (F.I.P.), (Orgi-E, Bai-D, Troo.L.S., L.O.C., Rune Rask & U$O),

I membri spesso riferiti agli stessi F.I.P.G.C. (Full Impact Productions Gangster Click). Il famoso gruppo rap danese Suspekt è costituito dai membri dei F.I.P. Orgi-E, Bai-D & Rune Rask sebbene L.O.C. spesso collaborò con loro.

Nel 2005, due dei membri, Troo.L.S. & Orgi-E hanno pubblicato un loro album, Forklædt Som Voksen (Travesito Come Adulto). Il gruppo non si è diviso, ma ha dichiarato che non avrebbero più pubblicato nuovi album. Comunque, essi spesso si esibiscono insieme. Mentre Suspekt è o era un gruppo, F.I.P. può essere considerato come una "associazione".
L.O.C. (Liam O'Connor) è il più affermato rapper solista nella storia dell'hip hop danese, con i suoi 60,000 album venduti. Il suo primo album Dominologi, include successi come "Absinth" e "Drik Min Hjerne Ud" (Bevi Il Mio Cervello Via). Il suo secondo album Inkarneret (Incarnato) ebbe un enorme successo, con le tracce "Undskyld" (Mi Dispiace), "Hvem" (Chi), "Pop Det Du Har" (Pop Quello Che Hai). Il suo ultimo album, Cassiopeia, è stato pubblicato il 15 settembre 2005 e la canzone "Frøken Escobar" (Manca Escobar) ha riscosso un enorme successo.

I due famosi produttori Rune Rask and Troo. L.S. hanno prodotto la maggior parte dei successi dei membri dei F.I.P.. Essi hanno ricevuto un premio come migliori produttori discografici. Nel 2006, hanno prodotto la canzone "Gangsta Bop" di Akon, che è stata inserita nel suo secondo album Konvicted. Il duo si è anche assunto la produzione di due delle venti tracce contenute nel album Everready: The Religion di Tech N9ne pubblicato nel 2006.


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Q: Spreadsheet formula to list all unique entries EXCEPT for certain cells in a column Ok, so I have 3 columns that look roughly like this:
Name            Paid            To
========        ========        ========
John            10              Roy
Jane            50              Roy
Mary            25              Trisha
John            30              Roy
Jane            15              Trisha

What's the formula to:

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*List all unique values from the 'Name' Column,

*

*which have a 'Paid' value greater than 29,

*which were collected by 'Roy'

The expected result is a column which lists 'John' and 'Jane' once each.
On my own, I've only made it past the first requirement, using the UNIQUE() function, but I'm not sure how to add conditions. :(

A: The following might do what you want (assuming the first "John" is in A2 and the last Tricia is in C6):

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*Enter 0 in E1

*Enter =WENN(UND(C2="Roy";B2>29);1;0)+E1 in E2 and pull this formula down to the other rows (sorry, my Excel speaks German, so that should likel be IF and AND and commas instead of semicola)

*Enter =VERWEIS(ZEILE(E1)-1;E$1:E$99;A$2:A$100) in F1 and pull this formula down to the other rows (sorry, now I am at a loss: ZEILE is probably ROW, but I don't know what VERWEIS is, something like LOOKUP?)

A: This looks like a case for using advanced filter
Assuming the 'Name' column is in Cell A1,
define your criteria as follows:

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*have a 'Paid' value greater than 29 --> In cell F1, type 'Paid', in cell F2, type '>29' (without ')

*were collected by 'Roy'--> Similarly, G1 = To, G2 = Roy

*

*Then select all three columns of your data including the headers

*Filter - Advanced

*Copy to another location (or you could filter in place if you wish)

*List Range: $A$1:$C$6

*Criteria Range: $F$1:$G$2

*Copy to: $I$1

*Unique Records only


The French Air Force has taken official delivery of its first RESCO Cougar Mk2 from the Eurocopter Group's Marignane plant (RESCO is the French acronym for Combat Search and Rescue or CSAR).
Patrick Gavin, Eurocopter Group Management Board Chairman, symbolically handed over the keys of the helicopter to Air Division General Gérard Saucles, Deputy Head of the Air Staff Equipment Program and representing the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Force General Jean Rannou, at the ceremony. Representatives from the Délégation Générale à l'Armement (General Delegation for Armaments in France) were also present.
The Air Force has already been able to conduct an intensive evaluation of this helicopter in July and August 1999, when more than 100 flight hours were logged. Moreover, the Air force product team had closely participated in the definition of the RESCO Cougar.
The helicopter will have its instrumentation fitted in the Istres Flight Test Center before being handed over to the CEAM (French Military Experimental Aeronautical Center) for further operational evaluation that will culminate in the definition of the operating procedures.
This helicopter is the first of the 4 Cougars in the current procurement program (1997-2002); the 3 other deliveries will be spaced out up to 2003. Total requirements are for an estimated 14 helicopters.
These Cougar MK 2s will ultimately replace the 3 Pumas, whose rescue missions call for a large crew and numerous on-board equipment items and therefore restrict the radius of action.
The main mission of the AS 535 A2 RESCO Cougar is to recover aircrews downed in combat areas, in the face of operational constraints including fast reaction, adaptive intervention, stealth and extended reach: in other words, most of the ingredients of commando-type missions. Recent events around the world have amply proven the relevance of such missions.
The Cougar crew utilize a Personal Locator System (PLS) to find the survivors. Specifically developed for recovery operations in combat areas via encrypted transmissions, the PLS guarantees the safety of the helicopter and survivors alike, while making it impossible to locate them. The requirement for an accurate, self-contained navigation system is satisfied by a computer capable of interfacing with all the positioning resources available on the Cougar (GPS, inertial reference system, Doppler, VOR/TACAN/DME).
The crew is equipped with 3rd generation night vision goggles (NVG) for use during night missions. On the Cougar Mk 2, the NVG capability is standard throughout the helicopter (cockpit and cabin).
For several years now, Eurocopter has worked with doctors, ergonomists and pilots in order to optimize the operation of the helicopter and to alleviate the crew workload; these studies have resulted in the development of a glass cockpit based on the concept of an Integrated Flight Display System (IFDS).
The IFDS contains a 4-axis autopilot integrating all the maneuver modes of the SAR functions. The heart of this system is Sextant Avionique's NADIR navigation system.
The Cougar is very effectively equipped for the critical detection phase on which the success of the mission depends, i.e. bubble observation windows on the cabin doors, searchlight, Forward-Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR), PLS and panoramic detection radar with a homing function. Thanks to all this equipment, the Cougar can reach the intervention zone very quickly in all weather conditions.
Sea rescue operations are particularly difficult and require the use of the autopilot higher order modes in the approach phase, i.e. the descent, transition and hover maneuvers over the rescue victim are made in automatic mode. Only when this condition is satisfied can the success of the mission be envisioned with certainty.
For very long range operations, the CSAR Cougar Mk 2 can now operate at a higher alternate gross weight of 11,200 kg compared to its normal maximum mission weight of 9,750 kg. With this enhanced capability, the Cougar can for instance rescue two crew members 400 nautical miles away and bring them back to its home base.
The three conventional helicopter detection sources (i.e. acoustic, radar and infrared signatures) have been drastically reduced by Eurocopter in conjunction with the French Aerospace Research Center ONERA (infrared suppressors, special low IR reflectance paints, etc.).
The Cougar's self-defense weapons include 20 mm guns, rocket pods on external weapon struts and two fuselage-mounted 7.62 mm machine guns.
Right from the outset, the Cougar Mk 2 development studies extensively integrated the concept of survivability; for instance, the Spheriflex-type rotor heads have high impact tolerance and the gearboxes can operate without lubrication for between 30 and 90 minutes.
Another noteworthy feature is the high level of redundancy built into the main systems (autopilot, flight controls and electrical, fuel and hydraulic systems) and into certain equipment items (the primary hoist with a capacity of 272 kg is backed up by an emergency hoist). This helicopter guarantees high mission safety and therefore unequaled mission reliability; in addition, all the helicopter's fuel cells are crash-resistant and self-sealing.
Unlike its competitors in the 10 metric ton class, the Cougar boasts a vast cabin capable of carrying stretchers, medical equipment, life rafts, an operator's search and navigation console, as well as rescue personnel such as hoist operators, doctors and paramedics.
Furthermore, the Cougar is today the only helicopter in its class to carry emergency flotation gear for overwater operations.
Saudi Arabia has ordered 12 of the CSAR version of the Cougar Mk 2 whereas Turkey and Greece have opted for the Cougar Mk 1.
To date, close to 570 helicopters in the Super Puma/Cougar family have been sold, with about 18% for SAR and CSAR missions.


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package com.tekacs.codegen

import caseapp.CaseApp
import org.scalatest.FunSuite

import scala.meta._

class CodegenTest extends FunSuite {

  def structure(code: String): String = {
    import scala.meta._
    code.parse[Source].get.structure
  }

  test("--type-map") {
    val obtained =
      CaseApp.parse[CodegenOptions](
        Seq("--type-map", "numeric,BigDecimal;int8,Long"))
    val expected = Right(
      (CodegenOptions(
         typeMap = TypeMap("numeric" -> t"BigDecimal", "int8" -> t"Long")),
       Seq.empty[String]))
    assert(obtained === expected)
  }
}


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'use strict';
var fails = require('../internals/fails');

module.exports = function (METHOD_NAME, argument) {
  var method = [][METHOD_NAME];
  return !method || !fails(function () {
    // eslint-disable-next-line no-useless-call
    method.call(null, argument || function () { throw Error(); }, 1);
  });
};


We are looking for the very best Speech & Language Therapist living close to the Poole area of Dorset. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people aged 16-25 with special educational needs and disabilities including Asperger's Syndrome, Autism and other conditions.
This job is also commutable from Wimborne, Salisbury, Bournemouth, Ringwood and surrounding areas.


It seems that every day a new, innovative way of implementing drones comes into the limelight.
The latest breakthrough method to utilise the incredibly handy power of drones is de-icing wind turbines. Check out the video below to see what I'm talking about.
Latvian company Aerones has created this specially designed UAV for the sole purpose of de-icing wind turbines.
Although still in its early stages, they're seeing massive success in their work, with demand for their service continually increasing.
The drone itself sports a whopping 36 propellers and is able to lift weights up to 100kg. With a payload capability of that much, the possibilities stretch far beyond that of de-icing, including search and rescue, delivery, emergency response and much more.
In the video, you can see the heavy duty UAV tethered to the ground, which connects a water supply to a remote controlled hose located on the front of the drone. This hose is able to disperse 100liters of water a minute.
Also attached by a tether is a power line, meaning that the drone is able to stay airborne non-stop until the task at hand is completed.
Not only is using a drone for these types of tasks a lot safer than doing it by hand, it's a heck of a lot cheaper too. In fact, cleaning with a drone costs about $1000, when compared to the much heftier price tag of a $5,000 for someone to climb up there and do it by hand.
As drone technology continues to develop, I'm sure we'll see more surprising uses of drones' popping up in the not too distant future.


How I obtained a positive decision for my trip to India it's a mystery. For my surprise, after submitting the application, I received an email with an invitation for an interview, I went and gave my best but and after a few days, received a negative answer… They didn't select me.
However, many weeks later a new email turned up, it was a new invitation to join the group! I was astonished as it wasn't in my mind to travel abroad. It took me a few days to re-think the invitation and organize all my school work and personal responsibilities to take a final decision and join the journey.
Without any doubt, the trip was a great experience that helped me to improve myself as a global citizen and be more human. I practiced empathy and compassion every single day of the trip.
I went to India without any assumptions, only the idea that I was going to give a hand in the construction of sustainable houses and see how people live there, but that was just a tiny part of all I have experienced and learnt.
The objective of this trip was to know more about the situation in Rapar, India, a small village in the state of Gujarat, also support the Institute for Social Action and Research (ISAR).
This Institute helps women in vulnerable situations, many of them due to problems related to SATA marriage (a system of exchange marriage) or simply because of their gender.
While in Canada we still dealing with some gender issues, in India be a woman, gay, lesbian or queer is a synonym of minority and inequality. This sad situation brought me to the point that sometimes we need to look beyond and support those in need on time because this can affect generation after generation.
During our stay, we had the chance to know and talk to a few women that suffered from violence, their stories impacted us a lot, It wasn't easy to digest. However, thanks to the hard work of ISAR, now those women are empowered and ready to help their community.
It's exciting to hear stories of bravery and courage, listened to them with opened hearts motivated and made us realize how cruel and unfair a human can be when moral and ethics are not part of our life, no matter where you live.
We have visited villages, schools and some touristic places to know more about the history of Gujarat. To know more about the reasons for the current status in India, we also had the opportunity to follow a few lessons about Sociology, Feminism and Economy with excellent teachers that I hope I can see again.
We made friends with locals who made us laugh and helped us with everything. I have no words to explain how they treated us, how much we laugh and cry together.
India wasn't a school trip, was more than that, was a spiritual retreat which pumped up our souls and allowed us to be aware of the necessity of this world; Love and compassion.
"Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime".


Whatever strategy is chosen the Project Notebook should contain a record of how the decision was made.
It may be a good idea to put this in a stand alone document.
Below is a simple format.
Some means of recording revision numbers should be considered as this is likely to be a live document for larger projects.
Keep it brief. What were the general objectives and reasons behind the strategic plan?
Keep it brief for senior management.
Some aspects here will be recorded elsewhere in more detail.
Note the basic assumptions, the project(s) that will be recommended, timescale, budget, resource assumptions and any next steps.
Perhaps summarise the key points in tabular form and any next steps.
Refer to any organisational business plan aspects which have influenced the decision making process.
Note any key assumptions and constraints that have influenced strategy.
What are the deliverables and how do they fit in with current organisational business strategy?
What is the business gain?
What are the project timescales and key milestones. Refer to time not dates e.g. say 13 months not 'by January'.
Give a brief overview of resource requirements. Include personnel and equipment.
Give a cost summary and if necessary a simple payback chart.
Add here any supporting information that would detract from the focus in the above sections.
Make sure you don't repeat information that is available elsewhere in the Project Notebook.
The project strategy should be reviewed at intervals to make sure that the foundations on which it is based have not changed.
One should record the strategy employed as well as recording what actually happened in practice.
Make sure that the strategy is reviewed at intervals and no major issues arise.


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Bangkok: a rich blend of today and yesterday
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Book flights from Hanoi to Bangkok with Qatar Airways
Arriving in Bangkok
Book a flight to Bangkok with Qatar Airways and you'll arrive at one of the world's most exciting and popular destinations.
Not only a beloved destination by the adventurous travellers and 'backpackers,' but it's also a wonderful destination for the more discerning, luxury travellers.
Whether you're looking for ancient temples, bustling markets, lively nightlife or absolute luxury, you'll find it in Bangkok.
Many of the city's best known sights can be found in the historic centre within the Rattanakosin district.
The most spectacular attraction is the Grand Palace, which was once home to the King of Thailand and today offers visitors a rich mixture of history and architectural splendour.
Within the palace grounds you'll also discover Thailand's holiest temple, Wat Phra Kaew. Other highlights in Rattanakosin include the large reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pho and the Thai-European fusion of Wat Ratchabophit.
Other popular districts worth exploring during your trip to Bangkok include Siam Square for sheer high-end luxury shopping, and Silom for its bustling entertainment venues.
For a very different perspective on the city and a more relaxing way to see the sights, go for a cruise down the Phraya River.
Flights to Bangkok with Qatar Airways land at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure.
Before you fly to Bangkok please check the visa and passport requirements.
The opportunity to fly from Kuwait to Bangkok with Qatar Airways gives you the chance to experience award-winning luxury travel for yourself. Our state-of-the-art fleet of aircraft are designed around your comfort, with extra leg room and spacious, luxurious seats. Award-winning services and smiling, friendly staff take care of your every need, making each journey with Qatar Airways a pleasure.
Bangkok is an adventurer's dream. A heady combination of old and new, ancient and modern, it entices visitors from all around the world for both business and leisure. Its position as a commercial hub in the Asia-Pacific region also attracts investors and entrepreneurs who fly here with Qatar Airways, while its ancient temples and magnificent monuments act as a gateway to the riches of Thailand beyond.
Flying from Hanoi
The rapidly expanding Noi Bai International Airport serves Hanoi and the north of Vietnam. The opening of the new international Terminal 2 in 2014 has boosted the capacity of this modern airport, and passengers flying from Hanoi with Qatar Airways will find it to be an efficient and well run airport with the emphasis firmly on passenger care.
The staff are incredibly friendly and eager to make sure your passenger experience is one to remember for all the right reasons, and the expanding facilities in the new terminal give passengers everything they need for a good start to their journey.
Buses are one of the best ways to get to the airport, with the number 7 running from Kim Ma bus station and the number 17 from Long Bien bus station.
They run every 15 minutes or so, but journey times will depend on the time of day as Hanoi's traffic is notoriously congested, especially at peak times.
A dedicated airport minibus leaves from opposite the Vietnam Airlines Office on Quang Trung in Hanoi city centre, while taxis are plentiful, very cheap and take approximately 30 minutes to get from the city centre to the airport. There are plenty of parking areas for both short and long-term stays, and a VIP valet service is also available.
Arriving in Hanoi
Passengers flying from Hanoi with Qatar Airways will depart from the new Terminal 2 building. A business lounge is available for First Class and Business Class travellers once you have cleared the security checks, and a public lounge area is also open to all passengers. Allow at least two hours before your flight is due to depart to check in and clear customs checks.
Facilities and amenities
The new terminal has improved facilities and amenities at the airport considerably, and it now boasts a good selection of retail outlets selling both high-quality accessories and interesting locally made goods.
Food and drink vendors supply everything from light snacks and drinks through to more substantial meals. ATMs are available in the main forecourt, and a Duty Free shop is also open for passengers who have cleared security.
Essential facts about Bangkok


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Binge Worthy: September 2020 Favorites
By Anna Ellison
Labor Day has passed and it's officially Back-to-School season...where did the summer go? If you're in need of a proper study break, or maybe you have some extra "me time" while the kids are doing virtual classes, we've compiled a list of some of the best shows to stream now. So, kick up your feet and relax, and see what shows the HighSpeedOptions team is binge watching this month.
Best Shows to Binge Watch:
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The Great is a satirical comedy-drama about the rise of Catherine the Great, the longest reigning female ruler in Russia's history, and her arranged marriage to Emperor Peter.
Binge Level: Easy | 1 Season | 10 episodes | 45 - 55 min. episodes
"If you were a fan of The Crown on Netflix, but found it a bit too serious, you will love The Great. The 10 episode, very R-rated, first season is an addicting and historically creative account of Catherine the Great's marriage to King Peter III of Russia and her rise to the top of the power structure. The unique mix of obscene comedy, historical fiction, and great characters make this a bingeable favorite. Better yet, season two has already received the green light." - Sam LeFebre
For Fans Of: The Crown, Dickinson, The White Princess, The Favourite
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Lucifer is a mystery comedy-drama that follows the fallen angel as he retires from hell to Los Angeles and joins forces with a homicide detective named Chloe.
Binge Level: Difficult | 5 seasons | 10 - 26 episodes each | 40 - 60 min. episodes
"Maybe the devil's not such a bad guy, especially among the characters of LA. Find out what happens when he ditches hell for the beach and ends up solving murders. Part crime procedural, part fantasy, part dark comedy, Lucifer is an intoxicating ride for viewers. Tom Ellis delivers charm, wit, and appeal in the lead role." - Beth Osborne
For Fans Of: Supernatural, Grimm, Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina, Constantine
Based on the comic book series, Umbrella Academy is the story of a dysfunctional family of adopted superhero siblings who reunite to solve the mystery of their father's death and stop a looming apocalypse.
Binge Level: Moderate | 2 seasons | 10 episodes each | 45 - 60 min. episodes
"Season 2 of Umbrella Academy takes the show to another level. It still has that great comic book feel and the characters are just as crazy as ever. Aidan Gallagher is amazing as Number 5, and he's just 16 years old!" - Phil Smith
For Fans Of: The Boys, Watchmen, Heroes, Doom Patrol
Ozark is a drama series starring Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde, a financial planner who gets caught up in money laundering. He is forced to relocate his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, and launder $500 million in five years for a Mexican drug cartel.
"Ozark: the car crash you just can't look away from. It's the perfect mix of cinematic brilliance, eerie suspense, and dry wit adrenaline-junky dreams are made of. I showed up late to the game, but binged all three seasons in a week once I discovered it on Netflix!" - Paula Novodvorschi
For Fans Of: Breaking Bad, Bloodline, The Outsider, Narcos
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Greg Daniels, creator of The Office and Parks and Recreation, is back with his new series Upload. The sci-fi/comedy is about a man named Nathan Brown who dies and is uploaded to a "digital afterlife program."
"Amazon's Upload is a great new sitcom with strong comedy fundamentals while bringing some fresh science fiction concepts. Set in the near future, the show focuses on the idea that instead of simply dying and remembering our passed on loved ones, their consciousness is uploaded to a computer-generated 'retirement' community instead. Exploring the results of this reality on our existing relationships — professional, personal, and romantic — creates lots of fertile ground for standout comedy moments." - Alex Reynolds
For Fans Of: The Good Place, The Office, Black Mirror, The Boys
Based on the film, Hanna is an action/thriller mixed with a coming-of-age drama about a girl raised in the forest who is on a mission to discover who she really is while evading the CIA.
Binge Level: Easy | 2 seasons | 8 episodes each | 45 - 55 min. episodes
"I totally had my eyes locked on the TV while binge watching Hanna. It's jam-packed with action, cliffhangers, and incredible acting! I think the writers did an excellent job translating the movie into a series, and I honestly thought the show was better!" - Precious Gellada
For Fans Of: Homecoming, Jack Ryan, Killing Eve, The Americans
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Anna Ellison
Anna is a writer for the HighSpeedOptions team focusing on streaming. She started her career as a content writer in 2017, working one year in the fintech industry before joining the mobile ad tech space with HighSpeedOptions' parent company, AdAction.
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