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Former NMMI pupil Danny Birt to launch new album.
Former NMMI pupil to launch seventh album
By Christina Inventory
Imaginative and prescient Editor
The album, Burnished Alloy: Acoustic Covers of Steel and Rock, is the seventh album by Danny Birt.
Birt, a board licensed music therapist with a grasp's from Shenandoah College in Winchester, Pennsylvania, stated in a telephone interview that his profession as a therapist and as a musician is predicated on the schooling he acquired on the New Mexico Navy Institute (NMMI).
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"I grew up in every single place within the U.S.," he stated. "Once I was youthful, I moved with my dad and mom; I moved for my job or to additional my schooling. New Mexico — my first time there — was at NMMI. My dad and mom moved to New Mexico ultimately for some time, however NMMI was really the longest I've lived at anyplace. I used to be at that faculty from 1995 to 2001, longer than anyplace else, so it's going to all the time really feel slightly bit like residence."
Birt stated that he modified his profession plans whereas attending NMMI. "I had performed piano earlier than I went to NMMI and that dropped off for some time, however I did be part of the choir there after which, as I continued to develop as a musician, I began noticing the way in which music affected the folks round me; simply relying on what sort music was enjoying, how loud or tender, how briskly or gradual, that form of factor. Individuals would react in another way, their behaviors would change. Combining that with what I used to be studying in psychology at NMMI, I did some analysis on paper on the psychology of music, on the way it impacts human beings, and that was the place I discovered that music remedy was a occupation and I might use music to assist folks. So I tossed all my already accepted school acceptance letters and I began making use of for music remedy for main. That was how I went to Loyola (Loyola College, New Orleans)."
Since then, Birt labored with sufferers of all ages, from neonates, untimely infants, all the way in which to the aged in hospice care. Balancing his work together with his different passions appeared to return straightforward for Birt: He revealed six earlier music albums in addition to writing speculative fiction and a recreation apps designer, subsequent to pursuing schooling class growth.
Birt made his latest album out there for preview for the Roswell Each day Document. The songs appear to be acquainted, but on the identical time overseas. Some have hints of Gregorian choirs, others the liveliness of Celtic folks songs. The reason being that the varied songs have been rearranged into new music types, being initially launched by among the largest names within the heavy steel and exhausting rock style.
Requested about his selection of songs, Birt stated, "The unique idea behind Burnished Alloy was to take music that was inaccessible to some folks and make it accessible to them. Lots of people don't like listening to heavier steel music or heavy rock 'n' roll and sadly, some folks have been lacking out on some actually stunning music."
One of many songs is "100 Years In the past," by the Rolling Stones from their 1973 album Goats Head Soup. It's a track that was just about ignored by followers. The unique track is put into a cool rock type, in massive distinction to the lyrics that sound moderately wistful. Birt gave "100 Years In the past" an nearly completely happy tune that exhibits how melody and composition can change the written phrase. This is only one instance of all of the completely different types of songs on Birt's new album.
Requested about these completely different types and adjustments, Birt stated, "I've been attempting to determine which style I'd be placing the album into, and actually, I can't as a result of it does span so many genres. You're proper, '100 Years In the past,' could be very completely happy now, it's nearly like a stroll within the woods."
Not each track originated from world-famous musicians, the track "Night Star," has nearly a Celtic contact. "It does, it's humorous it's best to say that, the bands that created the track are from northern Europe, from an island nation," Birt stated.
Requested about his course of on selecting the songs for which he pays royalties, Birt stated, "I had fairly a very long time to resolve which track I'd put within the album. This has been a couple of decade of labor really. It's good to lastly have it and getting it on the market. For the songs, I used to be on the lookout for just a few various things. After all, a good looking melody, intricate concord and lyrics are crucial to me, each as a musician and an creator and editor. I've additionally studied a number of languages and rhythm as properly. If the songs had attention-grabbing rhythms to them it was extra of a draw. Relying on the person track, I may need stored extra or fewer points of the track.
"The final track within the album, "Breakhoven," was the final one I added and that was most likely probably the most uncommon. I knew sufficient Spanish to know what the message of the track was and loved the melody. Once I began enjoying round to determine what sort of instrumentation it will take for this track to actually shine for individuals who don't hearken to heavy steel, I used to be having a tough time. Finally, I seen after I took away all instrumentation, it was within the hyperborean mode, it was like a Gregorian chant. I don't know if the writers of the unique track meant that that manner or if it simply got here out sounding that manner, however finally, that was what labored. I hadn't meant to place any Gregorian chant within the album till abruptly there it was," Birt stated.
On this time of social distancing, Birt stated that he has not been planning on a live performance, another excuse he stated is that he had 15 tuned devices and instrumentalists acting on the album. Nonetheless, he stated that he does play with the thought of a digital social gathering.
Requested about any message he has for brand new or outdated followers of his work, Birt stated, "I feel that I'd wish to encourage folks to maintain dreaming. You by no means know what could turn out to be of a dream."
Burnished Alloy will likely be out there via main digital distributors similar to iTunes, Spotify and Amazon Music on Oct. 30. Birt has no skilled on-line presence as he considers himself moderately as an introvert. He does have a Fb web page the place he invitations the curious to observe him @danny.birt.7.
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Karl Neumann, ex-CEO for VW China, appointed as Opel Chairman
The Opel Supervisory Board named Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann
chairman of the Management Board of Adam Opel AG, effective March
1, 2013. In addition, GM appointed Dr. Neumann president of GM
Europe and GM vice president.
Neumann joins Opel/Vauxhall from Volkswagen AG, where he held the positions of CEO and vice president of Volkswagen Group China, and was located in Beijing from September 2010 to August 2012. Previously, Neumann held various other management positions within the Volkswagen Group, which he joined in 1999 as head of Group Research and director of Electronic Strategy.
In December 2009, Neumann was appointed the Volkswagen Group's chief officer for Electric Traction.
From 2004 to 2009, Neumann was a member of the Executive Board, Automotive Systems Division, at German supplier Continental AG. In addition, Neumann was chairman of the Executive Board of Continental AG from August 2008 to September 2009.
On his announcement, Neumann declared: "I am excited to lead a company with such a rich German heritage and strong product portfolio. I'm aware that this will be a challenging job, but I'm convinced that together with my leadership team and employees, we will turn around the company."
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Q: Not able to call global variable in nested if statement in javaScript Can i anyone help right now i am not able to call a variable define in global inside a nested if demo code is given below
ps: here it is working but in my actual code at this place i am getting problem

var demo = "hello";

var flag ="0";

if( flag == "0"){
  console.log('sucess' + demo); // i am getting this value
  if(flag == "0"){
    console.log(demo); // not able to access here
  }
  else {
  };
}
else{
}

A: Use var flag="0" not var flag=="0"  .Its assignment not comparison.
Values are assigned using single  = operator while comparison uses == or === operators to compare values. Both aren't the same.

var demo = "hello";

var flag ="0";

if( flag == "0"){
  console.log('sucess' + demo); // i am getting this value
  if(flag == "0"){
    console.log(demo); // not able to access here
  }
  else {
  };
}
else{
}

A: Don't know how you get hello in the first place because you've used "==" which is used for comparison and "=" used for assignment of a variable.

var demo = "hello";

var flag ="0"; //now the value is assinged with help of "="

if( flag == "0"){ // compare value of flag with 0 with help of "=="
  console.log('sucess' + demo); // i am getting this value
  if(flag == "0"){
    console.log(demo); // not able to access here
  }
  else {
  };
}
else{
}

A: change var flag == "0"; to var flag = "0";

A: var demo = "hello";

var flag = 0;

if( flag === 0){
  console.log("sucess" + demo);
  if(flag === 0){
    console.log(demo);
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Adriana Trigiani's 6 favorite books about artists
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Adriana Trigiani's best-selling new novel, "The Shoemaker's Wife," is a love story inspired by the author's Italian immigrant grandparents.
My Name Escapes Me by Alec Guinness (out of print). One of the great character actors of all time, Guinness was 81 when he wrote this memoir about his life and work. A treasure chest of memories, it's hilarious, wise, and peppered with grace notes about his Catholic faith and how he found it.
Charlie by Ben Hecht (out of print). Perhaps the best book ever written by a man about his best friend. Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur were friends from their days as war reporters during World War I, then teamed up as Hollywood screenwriters. Hecht's great book documents Charlie's amazing and improbable life as he finds lasting love with the actress Helen Hayes.
I, Fellini by Charlotte Chandler (Cooper Square, $20). If you want to know what it would have been like to know director Federico Fellini and share a long al fresco lunch with him, read Charlotte Chandler's delicious biography of the Italian master.
Ferber by Julie Goldsmith Gilbert (Applause, $16). Edna Ferber wrote the novels Giant, Show Boat, and the Pulitzer Prize–winning So Big. She lived a fabulous Manhattan life as a single woman, and no one has captured it better than her great-niece Julie, who turned over every emotional rock for this honest portrayal of one of the 20th century's best writers.
Bring on the Empty Horses by David Niven (Hodder & Stoughton, $16). A most gifted actor, David Niven was equally adept at delivering stories on the page. In this jewel of a memoir, life on stage and off shimmers with possibility, triumph, and regret as Niven reaches career heights and suffers over the accidental death of Primula Rollo, his young wife and the mother of his children.
Life Is a Banquet by Rosalind Russell (out of print). In this bible for the career woman, screen goddess Russell shows us how to juggle work, marriage, and motherhood. Her big life took a poignant turn when she fell ill in the 1970s, but her grace, dignity, and unflappable sense of humor hold her in good stead as she reminds the reader that life is a gift, so live it up.
— Adriana Trigiani's best-selling new novel, The Shoemaker's Wife, is a love story inspired by the author's Italian immigrant grandparents.
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Kenyatta Rejects Maternity Leave for Mothers Adopting Children
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The Nation (Nairobi)
By Edwin Mutai
President Uhuru Kenyatta has rejected a Bill that would have compelled employers to give leave to parents of adopted children or those born through surrogacy.
Mr Kenyatta returned the Bill to Parliament with a memorandum citing the absence of a substantive legal and regulatory framework governing surrogacy in Kenya.
The Employment (Amendment) Bill, 2019 sponsored by Gilgil MP Martha Wangari sought to provide two months leave to mothers of a child born as a result of surrogacy and two weeks paternity leave to the father.
"Amongst the reasons for his reservations ... the President notes that amending the law in the manner proposed in the Bill will lead to surrogacy agreements operating in a vacuum in terms of absence of a substantive legal and regulatory framework governing surrogacy in Kenya," National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi said while alerting MPs of the President's memorandum rejecting the Bill.
"The President also objects to the proposal on grounds that the provisions relating to surrogate motherhood agreements are of a substantive nature hence necessitating the formulation of a comprehensive policy arrived at after broad public participation and stakeholder engagements that will inform legislative positions."
Kenya lacks a law on surrogacy, a method of assisted child birth where parents commission a woman to give birth on their behalf.
Under the current law, a child born through a surrogacy still needs to be adopted through a court process.
Mr Kenyatta said while surrogacy is a novel reproductive science, it touches on children, reproductive rights and the concept of family and therefore there is need to first put in place a rigorous substantive legal and regulatory framework to protect all parties within the surrogacy agreement.
The pre-adoptive leave targeted to benefit parents who commission other women to carry babies on their behalf, bringing them in the same bracket with those who nurse their own pregnancies.
"Where a child is born as a result of a surrogate motherhood agreement, an employee who is a commissioning parent shall be entitled to two consecutive months parental leave with full pay from the date the child is born in the case of a female employee and two weeks paternal leave with full pay, in the case of a male employee who is married," the Bill states.
Ms Wangari while moving debate on the Bill said the two months would provide adequate time for the mother to bond with her child.
Mr Muturi has directed the Labour and Social Welfare Committee to consider the President's memorandum and file a report within 21 days.
The House will require a two-thirds majority-- or 233 lawmakers--to overturn the President's memorandum on the amendments.
Kenya's law currently allows a fully paid, three-month maternity leave and a two-week paternity break for fathers. Many companies frown upon these breaks, viewing them as an additional labour cost that sometimes forces them to hire temporary workers.
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MPs four years ago unsuccessfully tried to amend the law to provide for an option to extend maternity leave by another three months without pay.
Proponents of the longer maternity policy reckons it will help in the recruitment and retention of women at the workplace.
The International Labour Organisation Maternity Protection Convention recommends maternity leave for at least 18 weeks or four and a half months.
The United States is among a few countries that do not have a paid-leave law.
This means in the US mothers and fathers go back to work much sooner after birth of a baby than they would like because they can't afford unpaid time off.
Read the original article on Nation.
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require 'equalizer'
require 'twitter/base'

module Twitter
  class Geo < Twitter::Base
    include Equalizer.new(:coordinates)
    attr_reader :coordinates
    alias coords coordinates
  end
end

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#define OVERRIDE_OFFSET 8            // Byte offset of forward pointer's addr relative
                                     //   to base forward pointer's addr.
#define SIZE_IMAGE_BUF_MAX      5000000 // Max ~5MB image buffer size.
#define SIZE_IMAGE_CENTAUR_MAX  5000000 // Max ~5MB image buffer size.
#define SIZE_REPR_RING_MAX        50000 // Max ~50kB repr ring buffer size.
#define SCOM_REG_MASK   0x00ffffff   // Scom register mask (within a chiplet)
#define CID_MASK        0xff000000   // Chiplet ID mask
#define CID_EX_LOW      0x10         // Lowest EX chiplet addr
#define CID_EX_HIGH     0x1f         // Highest EX chiplet addr

/*****  Xip customize support ****/
#define COMBINED_GOOD_VECTORS_TOC_NAME    "combined_good_vectors"
#define L2_SINGLE_MEMBER_ENABLE_TOC_NAME  "l2_single_member_enable_mask"
#define PROC_PIB_REPR_VECTOR_TOC_NAME     "proc_sbe_pibmem_repair_vector"
#define NEST_SKEWADJUST_VECTOR_TOC_NAME   "proc_sbe_nest_skewadjust_vector"
#define SECURITY_SETUP_VECTOR_TOC_NAME    "proc_sbe_security_setup_vector"
#define VALID_BOOT_CORES_MASK_TOC_NAME    "valid_boot_cores_mask"
#define MAX_PLL_RING_SIZE                  128 // Bytes
#define PERV_BNDY_PLL_RING_TOC_NAME       "perv_bndy_pll_ring"
#define PERV_BNDY_PLL_RING_ALT_TOC_NAME   "perv_bndy_pll_ring_alt"
#define MAX_FUNC_L3_RING_LIST_ENTRIES     64
#define MAX_FUNC_L3_RING_SIZE             7000 // Bytes
#define MAX_FARY_L2_RING_LIST_ENTRIES     2
#define MAX_FARY_L2_RING_SIZE             8400 // Bytes
#define FUNC_L3_RING_TOC_NAME             "ex_func_l3_ring"
#define FARY_L2_RING_TOC_NAME             "ex_fary_l2_ring"
#define MAX_CEN_PLL_RING_SIZE               80 // Bytes
#define TP_PLL_BNDY_RING_ALT_TOC_NAME     "tp_pll_bndy_ring_alt"
#define STANDALONE_MBOX0_VALUE_TOC_NAME   "standalone_mbox0_value"
#define STANDALONE_MBOX1_VALUE_TOC_NAME   "standalone_mbox1_value"
#define STANDALONE_MBOX2_VALUE_TOC_NAME   "standalone_mbox2_value"
#define STANDALONE_MBOX3_VALUE_TOC_NAME   "standalone_mbox3_value"
#define UNTRUSTED_BAR_TOC_NAME            "fabric_config"
#define UNTRUSTED_PBA_BAR_TOC_NAME        "fabric_config_pba"
#define REFCLOCK_TERM_TOC_NAME            "refclock_term"
#define PM_SLEEP_ENABLE_TOC_NAME          "pm_sleep_enable"

/*****  Scan setting  *****/
#define OPCG_SCAN_RATIO                     4
#define P8_OPCG_SCAN_RATIO_BITS             (uint64_t(OPCG_SCAN_RATIO-1)<<(63-8))
#define P8_OPCG_GO_BITS                     (uint64_t(0x40000000)<<32)
#define P8_SCAN_POLL_MASK_BIT15             (uint64_t(0x00010000)<<32)

/*****  Scan Control Regs  *****/
#define P8_PORE_OPCG_CTRL_REG0_0x00030002   0x00030002 // OPCG control reg 0
#define P8_PORE_OPCG_CTRL_REG1_0x00030003   0x00030003 // OPCG control reg 1
#define P8_PORE_OPCG_CTRL_REG2_0x00030004   0x00030004 // OPCG control reg 2
#define P8_PORE_OPCG_START_REG3_0x00030005  0x00030005 // OPCG start reg 3
#define P8_PORE_CLOCK_REGION_0x00030006     0x00030006 // Clock region control
#define P8_PORE_CLOCK_CONTROLLER_REG        0x00030007 // Addr of clock ctrl scom reg
#define P8_PORE_CLOCK_STATUS_0x00030008     0x00030008 // Status of clocks running
#define P8_PORE_SHIFT_REG                   0x00038000 // Addr of scom reg that does scan ring shifting
#define P8_SCAN_CHECK_WORD                  0xA5A55A5A // Header check word

/*****  Ring state *****/
#define MAX_RING_SIZE 500000   // 500kbits is the max ring size in bits

/***** Return codes *****/
#define DSLWB_RING_SEARCH_MATCH               0
#define DSLWB_RING_SEARCH_EXHAUST_MATCH      30
#define DSLWB_RING_SEARCH_NO_MATCH           31
#define DSLWB_RING_SEARCH_MESS               32
#define DSLWB_SLWB_SUCCESS                    0
#define DSLWB_SLWB_NO_RING_MATCH             40
#define DSLWB_SLWB_DX_ERROR                  41
#define DSLWB_SLWB_WF_ERROR                  42
#define DSLWB_SLWB_WF_IMAGE_ERROR            43
#define DSLWB_SLWB_IMAGE_ERROR               44
#define DSLWB_SLWB_UNKNOWN_ERROR             45
#define IMGBUILD_SUCCESS                      0  // Successful img build.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_GENERIC                  1  // Non-specific error code.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_FILE_ACCESS              2  // Unable to access/open file.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_CHIPLET_ID_MESS          4  // Chiplet ID mess(mostly for VPD rings).
#define IMGBUILD_NO_RINGS_FOUND               5  // Successful img build but no rings found.
#define IMGBUILD_BAD_ARGS                     6  // Bad function arguments.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_MEMORY                   7  // Memory allocation error.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_RING_TOO_LARGE           8  // Ring size exceeds HB/PHYP's buffer.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_CHECK_CODE               9  // Coding or image data problem.
#define IMGBUILD_INVALID_IMAGE               10  // Invalid image.
#define IMGBUILD_IMAGE_SIZE_MISMATCH         11  // Mismatch between image sizes.
#define IMGBUILD_IMAGE_SIZE_MESS             12  // Messed up image or section sizes.
#define IMGBUILD_RINGTYPE_NOT_ALLOWED        13  // Ringtype not allowed.
#define IMGBUILD_BUFFER_TOO_SMALL            14  // Buffer too small.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_PORE_INLINE             20  // Pore inline error.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_PORE_INLINE_ASM         21  // Err assoc w/inline assembler.
#define IMGBUILD_RING_SEARCH_MATCH            0
#define IMGBUILD_RING_SEARCH_EXHAUST_MATCH   30
#define IMGBUILD_RING_SEARCH_NO_MATCH        31
#define IMGBUILD_RING_SEARCH_MESS            32
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_RING_SEARCH             33  // Err assoc w/ring retrieval.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_DATACARE_RING_MESS      34  // Err assoc w/datacare & vpd ring sizes.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_WF_CREATE               45  // Err assoc w/create_wiggle_flip_prg.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_RING_WRITE_TO_IMAGE     46  // Err assoc w/wr_ring_block_to_img.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_SECTION_SIZING          48  // Err assoc w/section sizing.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_GET_SECTION             49  // Err assoc w/getting section ID.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_SECTION_DELETE          50  // Err assoc w/deleting ELF section.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_APPEND                  51  // Err assoc w/appending to ELF section.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_INCOMPLETE_IMG_BUILD    52  // The image was built, but with errors.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_FWD_BACK_PTR_MESS       53  // Forward or backward pointer mess.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_KEYWORD_NOT_FOUND       54  // Image keyword not found.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_MISALIGNED_RING_LAYOUT  55  // Ring layout is misaligned.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_IMAGE_TOO_LARGE         56  // Image too large. Exceeded max size.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_XIP_MISC                57  // Miscellaneous XIP image error.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_XIP_UNKNOWN             58  // Unknown XIP image error.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_RS4_DECOMPRESS          59  // Error during RS4 decompression.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_RS4_COMPRESS            60  // Error during RS4 compression.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_RAM_HDRS_NOT_SYNCED     61  // Ram headers not synchronized.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_RAM_TABLE_FULL          63  // Ram table is full.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_RAM_CODE                64  // Code error in Ram API code.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_RAM_INVALID_PARM        65  // Invalid Ramming parameter.
#define IMGBUILD_WARN_RAM_TABLE_CONTAMINATION 66 // Ram table contamination
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_RAM_TABLE_FAIL          67  // Unsuccessful RAM table build.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_RAM_TABLE_END_NOT_FOUND 68  // Table entry end bit not found.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_SCOM_INVALID_PARM       70  // Invalid Scomming parameter.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_SCOM_HDRS_NOT_SYNCD     72  // Scom headers out of sync.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_SCOM_ENTRY_NOT_FOUND    74  // Scom entry not found (OR/AND oper.)
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_SCOM_REPEAT_ENTRIES     76  // Repeat entries not allow.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_SCOM_INVALID_SUBSECTION 77  // Invalid subsection value.
#define IMGBUILD_ERR_SCOM_TABLE_FAIL         79  // Unsuccessful SCOM table build.

#if defined SLW_COMMAND_LINE_RAM || defined XIPC_COMMAND_LINE
#define SLW_COMMAND_LINE
#endif

#if defined __FAPI && !(defined __P8_PORE_TABLE_GEN_API_C)
#define MY_INF(_fmt_, _args_...) FAPI_INF(_fmt_, ##_args_)
#ifndef SLW_COMMAND_LINE
#define MY_ERR(_fmt_, _args_...) FAPI_ERR(_fmt_, ##_args_)
#else
#define MY_ERR(_fmt_, _args_...) FAPI_INF(_fmt_, ##_args_)
#endif // End of SLW_COMMAND_LINE
#define MY_DBG(_fmt_, _args_...) FAPI_DBG(_fmt_, ##_args_)
#else  // End of __FAPI
#ifdef SLW_COMMAND_LINE
#define MY_INF(_fmt_, _args_...) printf(_fmt_, ##_args_)
#define MY_ERR(_fmt_, _args_...) printf(_fmt_, ##_args_)
#define MY_DBG(_fmt_, _args_...) printf(_fmt_, ##_args_)
#else  // End of SLW_COMMAND_LINE
#define MY_INF(_fmt_, _args_...)
#define MY_ERR(_fmt_, _args_...)
#define MY_DBG(_fmt_, _args_...)
#endif  // End of not(__FAPI) & not(SLW_COMMAND_LINE)
#endif

#ifdef SLW_COMMAND_LINE
// Debug and development stuff
//#define IGNORE_FOR_NOW  // Causes code sections to be ignored.
#define DEBUG_SUPPORT   // Activates sbe-xip debug support.
#endif

//#include <stdio.h>
//#include <stdint.h>
//#include <stdlib.h>
#include <p8_pore_api_custom.h>
#include <string.h>

#if defined SLW_COMMAND_LINE
#include <stdint.h> // May be in conflict with p8_pore_api_custom.h
#include <stdlib.h> // May be in conflict with p8_pore_api_custom.h
#include <stdio.h>
#include <sys/mman.h>
#include <unistd.h>
#include <fcntl.h>
#include <sys/stat.h>
#endif //End of SLW_COMMAND_LINE

// Not needed by:
// - Done: p8_pore_table_gen_api, p8_slw_build, p8_xip_customize, sbe_xip_tool,
//   p8_delta_scan, p8_ipl_build, p8_centaur_build.
// - So, what was this used for?
//#include <pore_bitmanip.H>

#include <p8_image_help_base.H>

#if !(defined __P8_PORE_TABLE_GEN_API_C) && !(defined __CEN_XIP_CUSTOMIZE_C) && !(defined SLW_COMMAND_LINE_RAM)
// We don't need this include for gen_cpureg/scom or slw ramming.
#include <p8_scan_compression.H>
#endif

#undef __PORE_INLINE_ASSEMBLER_C__
#include <pore_inline.h>

#if( defined(__cplusplus) && !defined(PLIC_MODULE) )
extern "C" {
#endif

#if !(defined __P8_PORE_TABLE_GEN_API_C) && !(defined SLW_COMMAND_LINE_RAM)

// Info:
// DeltaRingLayout describes the sequential order of the content in the compressed delta
//   ring blocks in the .initf section in the SBE-XIP images.
// When creating the .initf delta ring blocks, the following rules must be followed:
// - Everything must be stored in BE format.
// - {entryOffset; sizeOfThis; sizeOfMeta; metaData} must be word-aligned to ensure
//   that the {rs4Launch} starts on a word boundary.
// - {rs4Launch} must start on a word boundary (see earlier rule how to do that).
// - {entryOffset; sizeOfThis; sizeOfMeta; metaData; rs4Launch} must be double-word-
//   aligned to ensure that {rs4Delta} starts on a double-word boundary.
// - {rs4Delta} must start on a double-word bournday (see earlier rule how to do that).
//
typedef struct {
  uint64_t entryOffset;
  uint64_t backItemPtr;
  uint32_t sizeOfThis;
  uint32_t sizeOfMeta; // Exact size of meta data. Arbitrary size. Not null terminated.
  uint32_t ddLevel;
  uint8_t  sysPhase;
  uint8_t  override;
  uint8_t  reserved1;
  uint8_t  reserved2;
  char     *metaData;  // Arbitrary size. Extra bytes to next alignment are random or 0s.
  uint32_t *rs4Launch; // Code. Must be 4-byte aligned. Actually should be 8-B align!
  uint32_t *rs4Delta;  // Data. Must be 8-byte aligned.
  uint32_t *wfInline;  // Code. Must be 4-byte aligned. Actually should be 8-B align!
} DeltaRingLayout;

typedef struct {
  uint32_t sizeOfData;
  char     data[];
} MetaData;

int calc_ring_delta_state(
              const uint32_t  *i_init,
							const uint32_t  *i_alter,
							uint32_t        *o_delta,
							const uint32_t  i_ringLen);

int  create_wiggle_flip_prg(
              uint32_t   *i_deltaRing,
              uint32_t   i_ringBitLen,
              uint32_t   i_scanSelectData,
              uint32_t   i_chipletID,
              uint32_t   **o_wfInline,
              uint32_t   *o_wfInlineLenInWords,
              uint8_t    i_flushOptimization,
							uint32_t   i_scanMaxRotate,
              uint32_t   i_waitsScanDelay,
              uint32_t   i_ddLevel);

uint64_t calc_ring_layout_entry_offset(
							uint8_t  i_typeRingLayout,
							uint32_t i_sizeMetaData);

int write_ring_block_to_image(
							void             *io_image,
							const char       *i_ringName,    // NULL if no name.
              DeltaRingLayout  *i_ringBlock,
							const uint8_t    i_idxVector,   // [0-15] - Ignored if ringName==NULL
							const uint8_t    i_override,    // [0,1]  - Ignored if ringName==NULL
							const uint8_t    i_overridable, // [0,1]  - Ignored if ringName==NULL
              const uint32_t   i_sizeImageMax,
              const uint8_t    i_xipSectionId,
              void             *i_bufTmp,
              const uint32_t   i_sizeBufTmp);

#if !(defined __CEN_XIP_CUSTOMIZE_C)

int p8_centaur_build(
							void      *i_imageIn,
              uint32_t  i_ddLevel,
              void      *i_imageOut,
              uint32_t  i_sizeImageOutMax);

int p8_ipl_build(
							void      *i_imageIn,
              uint32_t  i_ddLevel,
              void      *i_imageOut,
              uint32_t  i_sizeImageOutMax);

int get_ring_layout_from_image2(
							const void  *i_imageIn,
              uint32_t    i_ddLevel,
              uint8_t      i_sysPhase,
              DeltaRingLayout  **o_rs4RingLayout,
              void        **nextRing,
              uint8_t     i_xipSectionId);

int gen_ring_delta_state(
              uint32_t   bitLen,
              uint32_t   *i_init,
              uint32_t   *i_alter,
              uint32_t   *o_delta,
              uint32_t   verbose);

int write_rs4_ring_to_ref_image(
              char       *i_fnImage,
              CompressedScanData *i_RS4,
              uint32_t   i_ddLevel,
              uint8_t    i_sysPhase,
              uint8_t    i_override,
							uint8_t    i_ringType,
              char       *i_varName,
              char       *i_fnMetaData,
							void       *i_bufTmp,
							uint32_t   i_sizeBufTmp,
              uint32_t   verbose);

int write_vpd_ring_to_ipl_image(
              void       *io_image,
							uint32_t   &io_sizeImageOut,
							CompressedScanData *i_bufRs4Ring,
							uint32_t   i_ddLevel,
							uint8_t    i_sysPhase,
              char       *i_ringName,
							void       *i_bufTmp,
							uint32_t   i_sizeBufTmp,
              uint8_t    i_xipSection);

int write_vpd_ring_to_slw_image(
              void       *io_image,
							uint32_t   &io_sizeImageOut,
							CompressedScanData *i_bufRs4Ring,
							uint32_t   i_ddLevel,
							uint8_t    i_sysPhase,
              char       *i_ringName,
							void       *i_bufTmp,
							uint32_t   i_sizeBufTmp,
              uint8_t    i_bWcSpace);

int check_and_perform_ring_datacare(
						  void      *i_imageRef,
							void      *io_buf1,
							uint8_t   i_ddLevel,
						  uint8_t   i_sysPhase,
							char      *i_ringName,
							void      *i_buf2,
							uint32_t  i_sizeBuf2);

int get_delta_ring_from_image(
              char       *i_fnImage,
              char       *i_varName,
              uint32_t   i_ddLevel,
              uint8_t    i_sysPhase,
              uint8_t    i_override,
              MetaData  **o_metaData,
              CompressedScanData  **o_deltaRingRS4,
              uint32_t   verbose);

int write_wiggle_flip_to_image(
              void       *io_imageOut,
              uint32_t   *i_sizeImageMaxNew,
              DeltaRingLayout *i_ringLayout,
              uint32_t   *i_wfInline,
              uint32_t   i_wfInlineLenInWords);

int get_ring_layout_from_image(
              const void *i_imageIn,
              uint32_t   i_ddLevel,
              uint8_t    i_sysPhase,
              DeltaRingLayout  *o_rs4RingLayout,
              void       **nextRing);

int append_empty_section(
              void      *io_image,
              int       *i_sizeImageMaxNew,
              uint32_t  i_sectionId,
              int       *i_sizeSection,
							uint8_t   i_bFixed);

int initialize_slw_section(
              void      *io_image,
              uint32_t  *i_sizeImageMaxNew);

int create_and_initialize_fixed_image(
              void      *io_image);

int update_runtime_scom_pointer(
							void			*io_image);

void cleanup(
              void *buf1=NULL,
              void *buf2=NULL,
              void *buf3=NULL,
              void *buf4=NULL,
              void *buf5=NULL);

#endif  // End of !(defined __CEN_XIP_CUSTOMIZE_C)

#endif  // End of !(defined __P8_PORE_TABLE_GEN_API_C) && !(defined SLW_COMMAND_LINE_RAM)

// Byte-reverse a 32-bit integer if on an LE machine
inline uint32_t myRev32(const uint32_t i_x)
{
    uint32_t rx;

#ifdef _BIG_ENDIAN
    rx = i_x;
#else
    uint8_t *pix = (uint8_t*)(&i_x);
    uint8_t *prx = (uint8_t*)(&rx);

    prx[0] = pix[3];
    prx[1] = pix[2];
    prx[2] = pix[1];
    prx[3] = pix[0];
#endif

    return rx;
}

// Byte-reverse a 64-bit integer if on a little-endian machine
inline uint64_t myRev64(const uint64_t i_x)
{
    uint64_t rx;

#ifdef _BIG_ENDIAN
    rx = i_x;
#else
    uint8_t *pix = (uint8_t*)(&i_x);
    uint8_t *prx = (uint8_t*)(&rx);

    prx[0] = pix[7];
    prx[1] = pix[6];
    prx[2] = pix[5];
    prx[3] = pix[4];
    prx[4] = pix[3];
    prx[5] = pix[2];
    prx[6] = pix[1];
    prx[7] = pix[0];
#endif

    return rx;
}

// N-byte align an address, offset or size (aos)
inline uint64_t myByteAlign( const uint8_t nBytes, const uint64_t aos)
{
  return ((aos+nBytes-1)/nBytes)*nBytes;
}

#if( defined(__cplusplus) && !defined(PLIC_MODULE) )
}
#endif


Clogged drains can happen anywhere in your home and for a number of different reasons, most of which can be prevented. Cleaning out drains often can help, although most homeowners rarely do this as part of their home maintenance tasks. Preventing a clog in your drains can help prevent costly repair bills later down the road. See below for tips to help prevent clogs in your home.
Only flush toilet paper down your toilets. Anything else can clog your drains. Even if it says "flushable", most homes' septic systems cannot handle the excess bulk. Some systems may even have a hard time with 2-ply toilet paper. In this case, use only 1-ply. If it isn't toilet paper, don't flush it. This includes sanitary napkins, tampons or wipes. Also keep little ones out of the bathroom unsupervised, as small toys can sometimes be flushed down the toilet accidentally.
Substances such as leftover grease and oil from cooking should never be washed down the sink. They should be placed into a container to cool and harden, then be disposed of later. Washing them down the sink can cause the grease and oil to harden, which can clog your drains. Other things such as paint should also never be washed down the sink for the same reason.
Using a stopper in your shower and tub drains can help catch items such as hair and soap to prevent these from clogging your drain. Be sure to clean the stopper often. This can be a pretty disgusting job, but should definitely be done. You'll be surprised at how much gunk is in that stopper.
Keep your garbage disposal blades from dulling by placing ice cubes into your disposal once per week. The ice will help sharpen your blades, which allows it to chop up leftover food properly and prevent clogs in your disposal or kitchen drains. Never put anything too hard in your disposal such as bones, corn cobs or other tough fruit/vegetable rinds. Freshen the disposal by adding lemon to your ice cubes.
Prevent roots from invading your sewer drains by adding root killer to your drains once per month. This is a good idea for anyone that has trees growing closely to your sewer lines. The roots of those trees will grow towards any water source and can go right through a septic pipe to find water. This can be quite a big repair if the roots damage your pipes, so be proactive and add the root killer to help prevent it from happening.
Keep the drains in your home clean and clear to prevent damage and costly repairs. If you do get a clog, don't hesitate to reach out to someone like Mr Rooter.


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John Legend Says He's 'In Awe' Of Chrissy In Emotional Tribute
by Cassandra Stone
Originally Published: Oct. 16, 2020
John Legend/Instagram
John Legend thanked fans for their good wishes and prayers following the loss of the couple's son Jack in a heartfelt Instagram post
John Legend is sharing his love and admiration for Chrissy Teigen on Instagram, the singer's first public message following the loss of their baby a little over two weeks ago. He posted a video of himself performing the song he dedicated to her at the Billboard Music Awards, and included a lengthy caption beautifully honoring his partner and the mother of his children.
Echoing what he said before singing "Never Break" at the awards show, he wrote: "This is for Chrissy. I love and cherish you and our family so much. We've experienced the highest highs and lowest lows together. Watching you carry our children has been so moving and humbling. I'm in awe of the strength you've shown through the most challenging moments."
He mentioned what a "gift" it is to be able to have children. "We've experienced the miracle, the power and joy of this gift, and now we've deeply felt its inherent fragility," he said.
The song "Never Break," which Legend wrote last year, was penned with Chrissy in mind long before their recent heartbreak. "I have faith that as long as we walk this earth, we will hold each other's hands through every tear, through every up and down, through every test," he continued. "We promised each other this on our wedding day seven years ago, and every challenge we've faced has made that promise more powerful, more resilient. Our love will remain. We will never break."
The couple, parents to Luna, 4, and Miles, 2, announced they were expecting their third baby over the summer as part of his music video for his single, "Wild." Not long after, Chrissy shared news of pregnancy complications, explaining that she had a weak placenta this time around and was experiencing abnormal bleeding. She was placed on bed rest for a few weeks and was eventually hospitalized. On Sept. 30, she shared with fans the profoundly sad news of their family's loss.
Almost immediately, the couple's grief was shared by thousands of people around the world who opened up about their own tragic experiences with pregnancy loss and stillbirth. Many families thanked them for being so candid about their loss and not suffering in silence.
"Thank you to everyone who has been sending us prayers and well wishes, flowers, cards, words of comfort and empathy," Legend concluded. "We feel and appreciate your love and support more than you know. More than anything, we've heard so many stories about how so many other families have experienced this pain, often suffering in silence. It's a club no one wants to be a part of, but it's comforting to know we're not alone. I'm sure Chrissy will have much more to say about this when she's ready. But just know we're grateful and we're sending love to all of you and your families."
Tidying Up After Toddlers
Marie Kondo Now Insists It's Okay To Be Messy
This article was originally published on Oct. 16, 2020


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Michael Tauson, né le  à Copenhague, est un joueur de tennis danois, professionnel entre 1985 et 1991.

Carrière
En junior, Michael Tauson est quart-de-finaliste à Roland-Garros et demi-finaliste à l'US Open en 1984, battu à chaque fois par Boris Becker.

Au cours de sa carrière professionnelle, il a notamment atteint les quarts de finale en double des Jeux olympiques de Séoul en 1988, associé à Morten Christensen, en éliminant au premier tour la paire canadienne composée de Grant Connell et Glenn Michibata.

En , issu des qualifications, il remporte consécutivement les tournois Challenger de Telford et de Croydon, ce qui lui permet de passer de la  à la  au classement ATP. Il est ensuite finaliste à Heilbronn ainsi que demi-finaliste du tournoi ATP de Prague. Il atteint deux autres demi-finales sur le circuit principal, à Rotterdam et à Genève en 1990, où il bat notamment Magnus Gustafsson et Henri Leconte. En double, il remporte un tournoi à Hanko en 1988.

Membre de l'équipe du Danemark de Coupe Davis durant sept années, il compte 17 victoires pour 13 défaites dans la compétition. Il se distingue particulièrement lors de l'édition 1987 en remportant ses sept matchs dont deux en barrages contre l'Autriche. Il bat en effet Horst Skoff, puis Thomas Muster lors du  décisif (6-8, 12-10, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4), envoyant ainsi son équipe dans le groupe mondial. L'année suivante, il remporte de nouveau un match décisif au premier tour contre Emilio Sanchez (3-6, 6-1, 13-11, 6-4), alors que près de 300 places séparent les deux hommes dans la hiérarchie mondiale. Il qualifie son équipe pour la première fois de son histoire pour les quarts de finale, où il perd en revanche ses trois matchs contre l'Allemagne de Boris Becker et Eric Jelen.

Michael Tauson est l'oncle de la joueuse de tennis Clara Tauson, vainqueur de l'Open d'Australie junior en 2019.

Parcours dans les tournois du Grand Chelem

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Naissance en juin 1966
Naissance à Copenhague
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Joueur de tennis aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 1988

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About Seafood
Delicious Seafood: Mussels
October 27, 2015 Mikey Stewart	Leave a comment
Meaty Mussels in Creamy Garlic & White Wine Sauce … Does it Get Any Better?
If you ha ven't yet tried mussels, what are you waiting for? They're delicious!
Inexpensive, easy to cook, an impressive starter to any meal and simply scrumptious served in warm creamy garlic and white wine sauce with crusty buttered bread. If you don't like creamy garlic sauce try spicy tomato sauce, add chorizo, bacon or anything of your choice. The beauty of mussels is their versatility. Put them in stews, soups, rissoto, spaghetti, curries – they look fantastic and taste even better.
Mussels are high in protein, very low in fat and low in carbohydrate. They're an excellent source of vitamins and important minerals, including B12 (helps maintain nerve fibres and red blood cells), Selenium (which helps support protein function) and Zinc (helps the immune system ward off invading bacteria and viruses). Mussels also contain Iodine (which is essential for the natural production of thyroid hormones that contribute to basic metabolism as well as helping the body to efficiently burn calories). Although not as much as oily fish, mussels are a good source of long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids (which help prevent heart disease, high cholesterol, blood clots, and aid circulation).
When to buy mussels:
Typically mussels are at their best and have a higher meat content between September to April, hence the saying 'You should only eat mussels when there is an R in the month' although the current climate can have an effect on this. Buying your mussels from a fishmonger who usually has a rapid turnover ensures fresh mussels.
Cooking mussels:
Before cooking mussels check to ensure they are still alive; live mussels, when in the air, will shut tightly when disturbed. When mussels are open and unresponsive they are dead, and must be discarded. Mussel shells usually open when cooked, revealing the cooked soft edible parts. Don't overcook mussels. Steam them until they open and pull away from the shell (usually about 4 minutes). Watch this light hearted but informative video by Chef Jean Pierre on a traditional favorite in the South of France, Mussels Provencal.
by Chef Jean Pierre
Mussels Provencal
Tyme, Parsley
Good Quality White Wine
Add Cream for a Mussel Bisque
Send us your own mussel recipes with an image if you'd like to share them with other seafood lovers.
Fundraising for the Fishermen's Mission
August 27, 2015 Mikey Stewart	Leave a comment
All I Ever Wanted (Author Christine Hardy) AVAILABLE NOW
This is not only one family's struggle to make a living, and develop a family business, but has Sidmouth's fishing community, history and traditions woven into it.
How this remarkable family survived and re-invented itself, is an inspiration to us all.
'All I Ever Wanted' is available through the Fishermen's Mission eBay page for £12.00 and all proceeds go to the Fishermen's Mission.
Christine Hardy first met Stan Bagwell and his family in 2002 as a customer at their fresh fish shop, Sidmouth Trawlers. She got to know Mary, Stan's wife, his daughters Lynn and Kay and his grandsons Ryan and Kieran. But there was so much more she didn't know.
When he wasn't serving in the shop Stan often chatted with Christine, as he does with many locals and friends, reminiscing about his childhood, his life at sea and the fishing business. Christine said that someone should write it all down and eighteen months later they produced this book together.
Fundraising for the Fishermen's Mission:
South West Fundraising representative from the Fishermen's Mission charity visited Sidmouth Trawlers fresh fish shop just off the esplanade at Sidmouth on 25 August to receive a cheque for
Gina with Stan and Mary Bagwell and Christine Hardy at the Bagwell's fresh fish shop
£1736.00. The money represents sales of the 120 page book 'All I Ever Wanted', charting the life of Sidmouth Fisherman Stan Bagwell which was compiled by Christine Hardy and sold to raise much needed funds for the Mission.
'All I Ever Wanted' was launched on 1st May 2015 and 500 copies were sold in just two months. A reprint should raise up to £10,000 for the Mission which supports fishermen in times of need. Gina is pictured with Stan and Mary Bagwell and Christine Hardy at the Bagwell's fresh fish shop, a business they began in the 1960's when Stan persuaded Sidmouth Town Council to allow him to sell the fish he caught to local residents in a properly constructed shop.
Stan started fishing as a boy with his father Robert in the 1940's and always wanted to buy a boat of his own and develop a successful business. The Bagwell's lost their son at sea, Ian, also a fisherman, in 1998 which was the motivation for producing the book as the Fishermen's Mission gave the family a huge amount of support at the time.
Book Synopsis: Stan Bagwell was out fishing with his father Bob as soon as he was able to climb into a boat. Born in 1938, his childhood memories tell of a Sidmouth long gone. His burning determination to earn a living at sea was thwarted by his mother who knew what a hard life it was. Aged 15, Stan started an apprenticeship with a local builder and bought his first boat. He was determined to succeed and was soon a familiar figure on Sidmouth Sea front, offering trips to visitors and selling the fish he, his father and younger brother Graham caught. He married his resourceful wife Mary and together they created Sidmouth Trawlers, which included two shops and four boats working from Sidmouth and a trawler, which fished from Brixham. When Stan and Mary's son, Ian, got his Skippers licence and daughter Kay began working in their shop, the future of Sidmouth Trawlers seemed secure.
Faced with a double tragedy in 1998, it seemed for a while that there was no future. How this remarkable family survived and re-invented itself, is an inspiration to us all.
Providing Emergency Support and Practical Care to Fishermen and their Families
If you'd like to learn more about The Fishermen's Mission welfare and emergency work, visit The Fishermen's Mission website: www.fishermensmission.org.uk
The Fishermen's Mission takes care of the families of men lost at sea. They need your help if they are to continue to offer bereaved families the financial and emotional support they need.
The Fishermen's Mission is a Registered Charity:
England & Wales No 232822 and Scotland No SC039088
Seafood Lover Profiles
Passionate About Fish
January 8, 2015 Mikey Stewart	Leave a comment
Sue and Duncan Lucas of Passionate About Fish
"We love fish. It's what we do, every single day. Between us we have over 70 years experience in the seafood industry (we both started at a very young age!)
Our vision is simply to increase people's appreciation of the wonderful seafood that is available to us all. To show that it doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming, and that by learning how to handle good quality raw material, you need very little else to create a fantastic eating extravaganza!"
Duncan Lucas has worked in the seafood industry for over 35 years. His experience covers independent retailers and major supermarkets as well as primary and secondary processing of chilled and ready to eat seafood.
He is seriously accomplished in the art of fishmongery and is probably the most highly skilled fishmonger in the UK. He holds many awards including the Guinness World Record for filleting halibut, and his impressive party piece is to 'pocket' a plaice in less that 60 seconds!
Sue Lucas has spent all her working life in the seafood industry and is so excited to be going back to her roots as a traditional fishmonger. Sue and Duncan are the proud owners of The Fish Shop Camberley, listed in Seafood Lovers Restaurant Guide, which opened in December 2014. www.passionateaboutfish.co.uk
Starting off in 1979 as a Saturday girl in her mum & dad's shop – Fish & Game – in Camberley, Sue has continued to work in the seafood industry. From an independent retailer to Product Developer in seafood manufacturing, she is responsible for developing some of the highest quality, award winning seafood products available through the UK's leading supermarkets.
In 2010 Sue started work with Sainsbury's to deliver training to fish counter colleagues, and in 2012 was delighted to be offered the role as their Product Developer specialising in Seafood. She describes her role with Sainsbury's as 'the best job in the world' but could not resist the pull of standing in a cold, wet fish shop every day!
Sue and Duncan attend Seafood Festivals, setting up magnificent displays like the ones below, and sharing their expertise with the public. They give demonstrations of how to fillet and prepare fish and shellfish (free of charge) simply because they are Passionate About Fish and want to to increase people's appreciation of the wonderful seafood that is available to us all.
Passionate About Fish have put together a selection of tutorial videos demonstrating their fishmonger skills to increase people's appreciation of fish and to help people feel confident preparing fish themselves. Below is a tutorial by Duncan on How to To Fillet A Large Wild Bass. To see the entire collection of tutorial videos from Sue and Duncan click the Passionate About Fish Logo.
The Fish Shop, 110a Frimley Road, Camberley GU15 3ND
Click to View Tutorial Videos by Passionate About Fish
The Edible Brown Crab
December 29, 2014 Mikey Stewart	Leave a comment
Edible Brown Crab (cancer pagurus)
A male crab is called (a cock) and the female crab (a hen). The brown crab is caught all around the UK coast. UK crab is prized all around the world and there's a thriving crabbing industry out of most fishing ports, with boats from 10 meters to 60 meters plus. If you went to each port around the UK the fishermen would say they catch the best crab. Brown crab takes on the flavour of its habitat where it is found in the waters around the UK. Some of the best tasting crab is the crab caught in tidal waters like the English Channel and around the islands of Scotland, and any other tidal location. Tidal waters carry more food and nutrients and are cleaner, which gives the crab a better taste.
Two meats in the edible brown crab are found in both the hen crabs and cock crabs; the sweet delicate white meat which is found in the legs, claws and the purse, and the brown meat which is packed full of flavour and found in the shell.
The best way to tell a good crab is to ask your local fishmonger when it was caught and cooked; you have five days for freshness once the crab is cooked (even when picked).
If you pick up a live or cooked crab it should feel heavy for its size. If it feels light, there won't be much meat inside. The reason for this is crab moults through its life cycle to grow (the male or 'cock' crab grows by 10mm per year, and the female or 'hen' crab grows by 5mm per year).
Cock crab can reach 5kg plus and hen crab could grow up to 3kg. When the crab moults the crab is soft so it takes a few months to harden up. You can get a good crab all year round: the hen crab is good from August to February (September being the best month) and the cock crab is good mostly all year round, except July and August which aren't so good.
Cooking and Preparing
For both the hen and the cock crab the cooking time per 1kg of weight, is 6 minutes when the water is boiling. Add a bit of sea salt to the water before placing the crab in the pot.
Before you cook the crab you can place it in a sink full of fresh water or put it in the freezer for half an hour to put the crab to sleep.
Neither method will kill the crab but it will slow his body down. A quick way of killing the crab is to put a knife in its mouth and twist it.
The reason behind slowing the crab or killing it before cooking is you don't want the crab to shed all is legs and claws whilst boiling. You want the whole crab to come out of the pot.
After 12 minutes or so put the crab on a try and let the residual heat finish off the cooking and you will have a perfectly cooked crab.
The Picking
You can pick the meat from a cooked crab without fear, it isn't as hard as you think. All you need is a teaspoon and a rolling pin and two pots to put the white and brown meat in. You can follow the steps in the picture guide. When you have picked the crab, enjoy.
Adrian Bartlett is the founder of the Crabstock Shellfish Festival. Adrian shares his knowledge and passion with the UK public and chefs to show how good UK Shellfish is to eat and how easy it is to pick a crab without fear. The information in this blog is courtesy of Adrian Bartlett.
The information in this blog is courtesy of Adrian Bartlett of Crabstock Festivals
The Crabstock team visits primary schools with kids from the age of five to eleven throughout the UK with live crabs and lobsters and videos of the industry. Adrian thinks if we show children what we have and educate them, they should start to eat seafood without fears and this will support the industry in future years.
An Interview with Adrian Bartlett
"Crabstock is a lot of fun for all the family, but it's also about teaching people about the health benefits of eating Great British Shellfish"
Adrian Bartlett is the founder of the Crabstock Shellfish Festival. Adrian started fishing in 1987. He started as a deckhand then worked his way up to skipper on crabbing boats or potters based in Kingswear, South Devon. Adrian has fished for edible brown crabs and native lobster all around the UK coast, but mainly built his crabbing career in the English Channel in the tidal waters North of Alderney (Channel Islands) on various boats and for various owners.
After working in the industry for 25 years and being passionate about the UK Seafish Industry, an opportunity arose where Adrian could share his knowledge and passion with the UK public and chefs to show how good UK Shellfish is to eat and how easy it is to pick a crab without fear. Crabstock Shellfish Festival was born!
Adrian says: "Crabstock is a lot of fun for all the family, but it's also about teaching people about the health benefits of eating Great British Shellfish as well as the social and economic importance of supporting the country's fishing industry. I fully believe that our shellfish is the best in the world and that we should do all that we can to keep all our wonderful, nutritious, sustainable shellfish on the menu.
What does Adrian put the success of Crabstock down to?
"Being inland we have a unique opportunity to show a new audience what's being caught all around UK coasts. To our knowledge we are the Only Inland Seafood Festival showcasing all aspects of Shellfish and fish caught all around UK waters. We also work hard with the children by getting them to try shellfish for the very first time. The festival also works to get rid of all the silly myths about eating shellfish i.e. the dead man's fingers. Plus it's loads of fun for all the family through different activities."
2015 is looking very prosperous for Adrian and the Crabstock team with three festivals being planned. Off the back of Crabstock Adrian gets invited to be involved with other seafood festival around the UK by showing how to pick a crab with a tea spoon and a rolling pin.
What does Adrian think the key health benefits of eating shellfish are?
"It's now widely accepted that oily fish, which is high in long-chain Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids is good for you. It's not just found in Herring and Mackerel, Crab, Oysters, and Hake – Brown Shrimps are also a good source. Seafood is an excellent source of protein and provides a wide range of vitamins and minerals. A good source to find out more about the benefits of eating seafood is: www.seafood.org"
Why does Adrian feel it's important that the UK fishing industry is supported and promoted?
"We have such a brilliant array of fantastic shellfish and fish being caught daily, but with the majority being exported all over the world (which is good, but the UK public are missing out) we need to try to keep some back. This can only be achieved by educating the public on various ways to try fish and by encouraging them to see the health benefits of eating seafood, plus its very tasty which helps."
What single thing would Adrian change for the fishing industry if he was Prime Minister?
"This is difficult to answer. It's difficult to stay none political being in the fishing industry. It would be great if Crabstock had the chance to put seafood education into schools.
These kids have never seen, let alone held live shellfish. Their eyes light up and the enthusiasm they show is amazing.
The Crabstock team has gone into primary schools with kids from the age of five to eleven throughout the UK in the past four years with live crabs and lobsters and videos of the industry. These kids have never seen, let alone held live shellfish. Their eyes light up and the enthusiasm they show is amazing. Then, when we get them to taste the seafood it's even better. We think by showing the young what we have, they should start to eat seafood without fears and this will support the industry in future years."
What is Adrian's favourite seafood recipe?
"Simple 'Crab', a nice fresh handpicked sandwich on wholemeal bread, brown meat acting as butter then the sweetest white meat as filling. But I do love all fresh shellfish and fish"
Can Adrian tell us a fact about crab that we may not already know ?
"Dead man's fingers are NOT poisonous. It's a FACT. They just don't taste good. What they are is the gills that keep the crab alive, and this is the same for all crabs and lobsters. This is the biggest thing Crabstock deals with at our festivals.
Crabstock is in the unique position of being inland and targeting a totally new audience with fantastic UK caught seafood.
Adrian Bartlett is one of the UK's leading Crustacean Experts. You can find him all around the UK at food festivals and cookery schools, giving Crab Picking demonstrations and talks.
Crabstock is pleased to announce the 2015 Crabstock Shellfish Festival will be back on the 25th & 26th July 2015 at: The Obelisk Centre, Kingsthorpe, Northampton www.crabstockfestivals.co.uk
Supporting Our Fishermen
The Fishermen's Mission
The Fishermen's Mission fights poverty and despair in our fishing communities by providing emergency and welfare support to fishermen and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Over 13,000 men and women work in the UK's toughest and most dangerous peacetime occupation: deep sea fishing. At sea, they face death and injury on a daily basis. On land, many face insecurity and debt. And life for the 50,000 retired fishermen and their dependants is no better, with debt, inadequate pensions and scant savings meaning no respite from hardship once the fishing's over.
Fishing remains the most dangerous peacetime occupation in the United Kingdom. Every year boats are sunk and lives are lost. Day or night the fishermen's mission respond to calls to help fishermen who have been rescued at sea, involved in an accident or taken ill while fishing. Often this means waiting at night for the boat to come in and staying with the fishermen in hospital until family arrives or he can be taken home. Sometimes, if the boat is lost, it means urgently finding warm, dry clothes, having a hot drink and providing the security of a warm bed for the night and help to deal with shock. The fishermen's mission will always respond to a call for help from their fishermen. They are always there when they are needed most.
Sea Safety Inshore and deep sea commercial fishing remains the UK's most dangerous peacetime occupation. Fishermen are 115 times more likely to suffer a fatal accident than the rest of the workforce.
Safe Fishing: One of the most important areas of the fishermen's mission work in recent years has been to promote safe fishing to fishermen. Fishing is the most dangerous occupation. The sea can be frightening and unpredictable. In the past inflatable oilskins and lifejackets have been too cumbersome to wear while working. Newly designed Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) are specifically designed not to get in the way of fishing.
Young Irish fishermen, Sam Cully, received one of the new PFD's. He says 'The Fishermen's Mission saved my life when they provided me with a PFD. A few weeks later my boat went down and I was on my own. I was in the water for some time before I was rescued. Without my PFD I would have died'.
Compassionate Welfare: The Fishermen's Mission is the only national charity that works solely with fishermen and their families. They understand fishing, the needs of fishermen and the up and downs of a fishing community. They know that many fishing families have lost one of their own to the sea. They understand their grief and their pain.
A widow writes 'The Fishermen's Mission was my lifeline. They stayed with me all the way. They arranged for financial support, helped me with forms and letters. They stayed with me for hours, listening to me talk, helping me through'.
If the worse happens it may mean supporting the family through the days, weeks, month and years ahead. Offering a shoulder to cry on, practical and financial help and a friendship built on trust that can last years.
The Fishermen's Mission is able to offer the most immediate and practical of support to those who find themselves in need of their help. The Fishermen's Mission can:
Provide immediate financial assistance to help with rent, food, heating and lighting bills. Keeping house and home together.
Respond to an emergency call for help, day or night, 365 days a year. Responding to injured, sick or shipwrecked fishermen. Call the Fishermen's Mission and they will be there.
Offer emotional support during bereavement, family breakdown or emotional difficulties. The Fishermen's Mission is a shoulder to cry on and a friend to trust.
Help to prevent poverty amongst retired fishermen and their families. Offering expert guidance through the benefit system and sourcing long term grants.
Appreciating Our Fishermen
On a daily basis fishermen face the possibility of being swept overboard.
A small wave can be strong enough to wash a man overboard, and injury from cables and machinery onboard while they work in slippery, wet conditions is a common hazard.
The sea is a very dangerous place and a fisherman's job is a dangerous occupation. Fishermen endure all types of weather from hot sunshine to turbulent, life threatening storms, yet for most fishermen the passion of being at sea outweighs the danger.
Being a fisherman has been rated the most dangerous profession in America. In the UK there are 55 accidents for every 1,000 fishing boats.
Fishermen require a strong character and it helps to be physically fit. The work of a fisherman to put fish on our plates is extremely demanding and dangerous.
Health and safety and training organisations have been set up to ensure fishermen are adequately prepared for emergencies, maintain their vessels and have adequate safety equipment, and that the fishermen are aware of the issues that cause fatalities at sea.
According to the Fishermen's Mission "over 13,000 men and women work in the UK's toughest and most dangerous peacetime occupation: deep sea fishing. At sea they face death and injury on a daily basis, and on land many face insecurity and debt. Life for the 50,000 retired fishermen and their dependents is no better, with debt, inadequate pensions and scant savings, meaning no respite from hardship once the fishing's over".
The Fishermen's Mission fights poverty and despair in our fishing communities by providing emergency and welfare support to fishermen and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
The Fishermen's Mission takes care of the families of men lost at sea.
If you would like to visit the Fishermen's Mission website or to make a donation to The Fishermen's Mission, click the following link: www.fishermensmission.org.uk
Take the time to savour your fish, and appreciate the fishermen who put their lives in danger to put fish on our plates.
Fish for Health
Are You Eating Enough Fish?
June 24, 2014 Mikey Stewart	Leave a comment
Fish and shellfish are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals; high in protein, low in fat and particularly high in omega-3 fatty acids. Steamed, baked or grilled fish are healthier choices than fried fish. When you fry fish, you lose a lot of the health benefits. Eating a wide variety of fish can help to maintain your health, and help to sustain a healthy population of fish in our oceans.
Oily fish: Oily fish, such as fresh tuna, salmon, pilchards, sardines, mackerel, carp and anchovies contain omega-3 fatty acids. Shellfish, such as oysters, squid, mussels and crab also contain omega-3, as do some white fish (though not as much as oily fish). Omega-3 may help prevent heart disease. Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of unsaturated fatty acid believed to reduce inflammation throughout the body which can damage blood vessels and lead to heart disease. A healthy diet should include at least two portions of fish a week. It is healthy to eat up to four portions of oily fish a week (unless you are, or may become pregnant, then two portions a week is recommended). White fish, such as Atlantic cod, haddock, plaice, pollack, coley and dover sole can be safely eaten as many times a week as you like. The heart benefits of eating fish depend on how it is prepared. Deep fried fish is low in omega-3. Fish can be enjoyed steamed, grilled, lightly pan-fried, baked, barbequed, added to stir-fries, casseroles and soups whilst maintaining the benefits of omega-3.
Does fish make you smarter? Some scientists believe eating food rich in omega-3 can boost blood flow to the brain, improving the ability to perform during mental tasks. It is believed omega-3 can improve reaction times, and reduce levels of tiredness after performing tough tasks.
Many vitamins, such as A, E, D and K are fat-soluble, and require fat to break them down. This is one of the reasons fish oil plays such an important role in brain health and in the health of other organs, such as the heart. Without enough healthy fat in one's diet, not enough vitamin A, E, D and K get absorbed into the system.
Children and Fish: Oily fish is a good source of vitamin D for children. It helps ensure a good supply of calcium in the blood and therefore healthy bones. Fish is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals and is low in saturated fat. Oily fish, such as mackerel, salmon and sardines contain omega 3 fatty acids. Children should eat at least two portions of fish a week. Some scientists believe eating oily fish plays a part in reducing the likelihood of children developing asthma. Other health benefits linked to eating fish are healthy brain tissue, healthy eyes, reduction of the risk of cancer, lower incidence of depression, and relieved symptoms of inflammatory disease.
Oily fish: The following oily fish may help to prevent heart disease and reduce inflammation throughout the body, help absorb vitamins and improve blood flow to the brain, improving concentration and reaction times. A gauge of the amount of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) from the higher amount of approx. 1.5g per 3oz serving to the lower amount of approx. 200mg per 3oz is displayed under the fish name.
Wild Salmon Sardines Mackerel Herring
High High High High
Mussels Crab Tuna Clams
Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate
Anchovy White Fish Oysters Scallops
High High Moderate Moderate
Omega-3's are considered essential fatty acids because the body needs them but cannot make them on its own. We have to make sure we get enough in our diets.
What is 'Sustainable Seafood'?
Sustainable seafood is seafood that is caught or farmed by methods considering the long term well being of our oceans, permitting a particular species to maintain its population without having a negative impact on other species.
A sustainable fishery is one where the life history of the fish is understood, data is available on the size and health of the stock, and the fishing is regulated.
In all walks of life moderation is key. Instead of continuing to eat the same kinds of fish, we can become adventurous and eat different types. This will help to take pressure off the fish we buy regularly. Try Coley, Pouting, Pollock or Pollack as a Cod Substitute. Substitute Plaice for Dab and Gurnard for Monkfish. Rather than reaching for Prawns, try Mussels, Clams, Oysters, Cockles and Crab.
A list of seafood from well-managed, sustainable stocks or farms, resilient to fishing pressure, and in the MCS's (Marine Conservation Society) opinion, the best seafood choice, can be viewed by visiting the fish on line website: www.fishonline.org
Atlantic Salmon (organic farmed), Atlantic Halibut (onshore farmed), Coley or Saithe (NE Arctic), Dab (otter trawl or seine net), Herring (MSC certified), Mussel Pouting or Bib Prawn – cold water, (NE Arctic) Prawn – King or Tiger (organic farmed), Rainbow Trout (organic/freshwater farmed), Sardine or Pilchard (MSC certified), and Skipjack Tuna are currently on the good fish guide's sustainable fish list.
Fish such as Carp, Tilapia, and Barramundi are herbivores; they eat plants and do not require fishmeal. In the UK these fish are farmed in enclosed ponds and have a low impact on the surrounding environment.
Nutritional Values of Fish
Fish and Shellfish provide the body with many essential vitamins and nutrients including iodine, zinc, potassium and selenium. Iodine is important for the thyroid gland. Fish is low in saturated fat and high in omega-3.
Eating fish 2 to 3 times a week can help to protect the heart from disease and can lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood.
Eating fish can also improve your circulation and therefore help to reduce the risk of thrombosis and other circulatory problems.
Fish is very low in carbohydrates, high in protein, and low in calories. Listed below are some of the main types of fish eaten and the amount of calories they provide per 100g.
Nutritional Values of Common Fish Types: per 100g
Fish Calories Fat(g) Carbs(g) Protein(g)
Anchovy (oil) 267 16.7 0 26.7
Atlantic Cod 105 0.9 0 22.8
Carp 127 6.0 0 18.0
Clams 148 2.0 5 26.0
Cockles 79 0.7 4.7 14.0
Crag 97 2.0 0 19.0
Crayfish 87 1.3 0 18.0
Cuttlefish 158 1.4 1.6 32.0
Eel 236 15.0 0 23.7
Haddock 112 0.9 0 24.2
Halibut 140 2.9 0 26.7
John Dory 100 2.0 0 20.5
King Prawns 80 0.9 0.1 17.9
Langoustines 77 0.3 0.1 18.5
Lobster 89 0.9 0 19.0
Mackerel 262 17.8 0 23.8
Monkfish 97 2.0 0 18.6
Mussels 172 4.5 7 24.0
Octopus 164 2.1 4.4 30.0
Oysters 68 2.0 4.0 7.0
Pollock 118 1.3 0 24.9
Prawns 65 0.4 0 15.4
Salmon 208 13.0 0 20.0
Sardines (oil) 208 11.0 0 25.0
Sole 118 1.2 0 24.7
Squid 175 7.0 8 18.0
Tuna 136 1.1 0 31.0
Whitebait 180 12.0 0 18.0
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*UPDATE* – it looks like Polar have registered polarvantage.com so this will likely be the teaser site like we saw with polarv800.com previously. For early information and teasers, check there regularly. Note that Polar are in Finland so updates are likely to be timed accordingly. That said, they do use agencies for these teaser sites which may be based elsewhere.
Well, it looks like we finally have a name. Or rather two names. Thanks to Cardiojunkie for the tip. Also reading comments on TFK it would seem that these are round watches with one being higher end than the other.
Strange Polar picked up the Vantage name again.
I heard about the "new life" some time ago but didn't expect them indeed to re-use an old name after all it comes very close to the historic Polar Vantage NV.
btw i´m quite disappointed that they reuse this name again.
You are already disappointed only by a name?! 😀 Tough life… 😀 Just wait till September! Until now you do not know anything!!!
Anyhow, I'd agree, slightly disappointing.
But to me, more disappointing is the fact that they will use round design like most of other manufactures now do. I would much more prefer more sleek and slim (perhaps with a bit bigger screen) take on V800, maybe something like RCX5 just with all modern tech and good metal finish.
Nice to see how red led heartrate sensor accuracy competes with chest strap if it really comes.
It won't be hugely better than other optical units. Other colours of LED have been tried before, and the main benefit is compatibility with skin colours rather than better accuracy. If you want proper HR then unfortunately you just have to measure the heart using ECG.
there will be 2 models, the vantage v and vantage m.
Any news if there will be a new cycling device also or is V650 still the best? Dont know if I should by that one or not..
Allegedly the OH sensor is different – the word "medical level" were used …. elsewhere in my original posts I pointed out that all medical devices I use at work as a registered nurse are red….
Pulse oximeters don't work the same way as a watch though, assuming you're talking about the clip type devices. These shine red light through the finger rather than detect reflection. In theory a red light would show up different shades of red quite well since red things under red lights look white but darker/lighter reds would show as nice clear shades of grey. As I mentioned previously though, the various manufacturers of WHR devices have known about red LEDs for a while. Red was one of the first available LED colours in fact. In the early days of WHR it was found that colour of LED affects the reliability of the device which is why we ended up with green in the first place.
It would be a PR disaster for Polar if they come up with the most reliable device which also measures oxygen levels but only works in fair skinned people so I doubt they will use all red LEDs.
All that said, they might just be copying what Garmin did in the Fenix 5X Plus and having mostly green with one red. That seems to work nicely, or at least I've yet to read a complaint.
Where did you order your Vantage from? I thought no release till Berlin Marathon middle of September.
I contacted my local shop in Norway, to get them to contact Polar and try to pre-order the Vantage V oransje. Polar wouldn`t confirm anything, but was caught a little off guard when he explained the rumours!
I never said info on this site was correct, just that they are rumours. I'll post pretty much anything backed by reasonable evidence. The main point here is to prevent people buying just before a major update, for instance I've made it clear that you'd be crazy to buy a v800 right now. Whether the replacement is a Vantage V with round screen or something else, that's still good advise in my eyes! I see people all the time commenting on DCR when a new announcement comes out saying "oh I just bought the old one :(" and most of the time they could have checked here and avoided the sad face.
Thanks lusty for the updates here. I am planning to buy new running watch, my current favorite is Garmin's 735xt as I don't need the 935's additional battery capacity. Polar Vantage M could be an interesting alternative no matter which shape the display has. The 735xt is already more than 2 years old so I am hesitating and will probably wait until October to make a final purchase decision. Searched google for new garmin watches and was directed to this website so thanks for your effort keeping us informed!
Glad you found it helpful. As noted, the 735 is based on 235 hardware so is actually older than it looks. If you're a runner you may want to look at the 645 or 645M too, or even the VivoActive as the advantage of the 735 is mostly the multisport mode (triathlon and similar). You should also read the reviews at dcrainmaker.com and the5krunner.com for any watch you're considering. DCRainmaker has reviews of everything while the5krunner tends to be more thorough in reviewing, and a little more critical.
Thanks for your answer! Right now my focus is on running just to shed of some kilos and improve my endurance. Over the course of the last 4 months I increased my weekly distance to 100-120 km. But having a watch with a triathlon-mode would be good as that is what I am hoping to do next year after being absent from the sport for a decade.
I already watched some videos on youtube by dcrainmaker but 5krunner is new to me, will definetely check his website.
Hello Everyone, new runner here and don't know much about these watches except the google research. My question is, is it worth to wait for Vantage M or should I go for another watch (I am debating between 735xt, Suunto Wrist Trainer HR and M430)?
also take a look at the VivoActive 3 and VivoActive 3 Music from Garmin, I would choose these over the 735 at this point unless you specifically plan to do Triathlon. The Vantage M is probably going to be a significant update to the M430 which is quite old at this point (based on the M400 system). Any GPS watch will meet your needs though so if you need a watch now, buy the one you like best, after reading DCRainmaker's reviews.
Thanks for info lusty, I like to stay away from touch screen (doesn't work well with sweaty hands) that's why I am not considering Vivoactive. I get your point of getting any GPS watch, based from DCRainmaker's reviews, I like the M430 (has all the features and budget friendly) but as you mentioned it's based on quite old hardware.
I saw that yesterday as well. I asked them for a photo of watch but have not received a response. Specs unknown as well. Hard to order it with so many unknowns. Will keep using V800 until clarity improves.
Watches are not available for purchase anymore.
I was able to order mine from a very friendly store rep….
Re buying something new – my v800 was a fantastic bit of kit – but the lack of pulse recording was, for me at least, a pain in the posterior….
I don't do Garmin – my ex wife uses their stuff – think she even gets her broomsticks and cauldrons with a Garmin logo – so would rather not thanks!
Yes, the Suunto 9 is an absolutely gorgeous watch. Much nicer than the Garmin 935. My hope is the aethetics of the Vantage V are just as good. Along with the Polar Flow platform, that would be an awesome package. I haven't yet found a platform other than Flow that provides something as basic as weekly summary of heart zone 1 thru 5 minutes. Imagine that! Polar has their act together. Love my V800 but also missing wrist HR, WiFi, colour screen, etc. Hopefully expectations will be met with Vantage V…..they are very high.
ANT+ probably wont be in Polar in the near future (I think Suunto also don't use ANT+ in order to avoid paying Garmin and I think that BT is anyway the future).
And Polar depended in a lot of think to succeed, ANT+ is not the main one.
But I almost sure we will know a lot in the coming 2-3 weeks, at the latest, there is a lot of information and also beta watch already (I must not say I saw one of them…).
But I read this roumours and definately wait for Vantage. I like Polar and (for unknown reasons and with full respect for company and users) I don`t like Garmins products. Some of the products is like gadget now in my opinion (latest Garmin 5 Plus).
Second thing I bought now is Polar V650. It is fantasctic for my mountain bike, etc. Polar must have better watch in nowadays, so I give a chance for Vantage. If will not convience me, then I will buy definately Suunto 9 with new website software.
PS. Anyway, every watch is a best pal in journey thru the sport. It can also be as a "motivator" for act. But it can not be a target itself.
If you can wait – you should.
You'll see the Vantage when Polar start their PR in probably few weeks and then you can decide if you wait for him till November or by Suunto 9.
Suunto is a nice looking watch. But in doing some research I saw it doesn't measure Swolf for swimming, so lead me to wonder what other important performance data is missing? Also V800 only watch, including Garmin, that lets you see heart rate in real time swimming. Assume this will carry to Vantage V.
Honestly Garmin also shows HR in water but with range limitations.
Polar M600? and IIRC Spartans and Suunto 9 – also show HR by oHR. Probably lesser vendors do too.
even the 5khz signal from polar is not perfect underwater.
I don't believe it will ship mid November, my order reports on sale on that time. Personal i think for the moment it's a +3 months date until announcement.
For the moment i'm using a Garmin Fenix 5 plus so i'm in no hurry.
What about the last years? M430? M600? M460? A370?
I believe we will get announcement as someone said – in Berlin Marathon Mid September.
sale for this holiday season November.
On site westernbikeworks, I have seen that the Vantage V can be preordered at price $499, and the estimated shipping date is September 29.
There is also 3 pictures, with round design (black and white). The backside picture clearly show red and green led but also 4 electrodes.
I have the pictures (in case it disappear from web site), but I do not know how to include them here.
Finally! Looks really strong for sports training. But Polar have always been strong there (ignoring the early v800 blip).
Hi I'm checking it on 25 August and I can't find any of these, can You send pictures somehow?
I see that the Vantage M and V are now removed from the web site. If lusty contact me by email, I can send him the pictures.
Here is some additional info from the picture: it is round watches, with a color display. Text is well shape therefore resolution should be higher than on the M400/V800. There are the classical Polar 5 buttons, with the middle right one in red.
On the backside, we can see 4 pairs of led (red+green) plus a central green led, 4 metallic electrodes. There is also 4 gray small rectangles, perhaps it is sensors replacing the central one on the M430 or OH1.
POLAR VANTAGE V WR 30M MADE IN CHINA S/N:XXXXXXXX ID:XXXXXXX PRECISION PRIME.
This imply that the watch is water proof at 30 meters.
You can send me the Picasso, i can publish them if you want with your Copyright.
Awesome! Im pretty sure this will be my next watch!!!
I'm also seriously considering to buy a Vantage V, I will just wait for a good review to confirm, hopefully it will be online September 16th.
With Polar, we normally have serious watches which do not become obsolete and unsupported after a short period of time.
true; Polar maybe isn´t the fastest one in stomping out new products but the products they release are stable, usually top notch and updated for a long time.
In the light of the photos, charged with induction.
I see 9 LEDs 4 light sensors and 4 metal contacts there so I'd say a magnetic round USB connector is most likely.
even though there are clearly 4 contacts on the back? All USB uses 4 connectors so although these may be used for other purposes I'm pretty sure they will charge the watch. Either way it looks like Polar have learned their lesson on connectors after 3 consecutive watches with issues.
Those 4 skin-contact metal electrodes may be there for measuring HRV. That would be a first if Polar can combine HRV with optical HR. HRV is what distinguishes Polar from the rest. On the other hand, the offering of another bundle with a chest HR monitor is not aligned with this idea.
RC3 GPS was the same, 6 months or so of use and the micro USB port would work loose. I went through 3 of them, and this was one of the reasons I switched to Garmin. They also suffer in the UK from lack of availability. I couldn't find a v800 in the 6 months following release so eventually gave up and got a Fenix 2 (then Fenix 3, Fenix 5, Forerunner 920XT and Forerunner 935). There's very little I like about Garmin, their software quality is a joke and the platform is not aligned to training at all just recording so I'm kind of rooting for Polar and hoping they sort themselves out.
The Vantage V seems to come only in one size, presumably 47-50mm in diameter. As I have small wrists, a big watch would look out of place. Hence I'm in the market for a small Vantage M.
Will the lack of a barometric sensor be noticeable? Is altitude by GPS off by much? Does Polar Flow use the barometric altitude data as it is or align it with geodata from a database?
There have been rumors concerning the Polar Flow web service. I think the new service could be the compination of Beat and Flow + some extra features. What do you think?
hi there looking to change from my current m400 to the vantage m. but also like the look of the fenix 3.
Take a look at https://gpsrumors.com/deep-dive-structured-training-part-1 to see the workout functionality of each. The Fenix 3 is the same as the Fenix 5 in this regard. The Fenix 3 is pretty old now but still does the job while the Vantage M is as yet unproven but is brand new and will be supported for a while. Take a look at Garmin Connect and Polar Flow too, you can log in to both without a device to see the platform.
Would you kind anybody and tell me if Polar Vantage V has czech language in the menu. I´m going to buy it in shop USA Amazon, Walmart or Ebay. I´m from the Czech Republic and I´m abroad now and I would like to buy this watch. And last question. How are you satisfied with it?
Nemám Vantage V, ale stačí se podívat na obrázky na facebooku u PolarShop.cz a jsou tam fotky s češtinou na hodinkách :-).
I don't have Vantage V but there are pictures on Facebook page PolarShop.cz showing czech language in the menu.
Díky za odpověď, nicméně se stává, že zboží určené pro trh nemusí mít stejnou nabídku jako zboží pro pro Evropu například. Proto ta otázka směřující pro majitele hodinek z USA např.
It's a nice watch, but has it's limitations and occasionally crashes.
how lond do you have VV? When did you download new firmware the watch is better or no? In February will come next new firmware and I would like to wait for it a than I maybe buy VV.
Got mine on launch day as I preordered. The new firmware has added features and improved the errors. If you're a runner it will be fine. If you do multi-sport it'll take a while to get there but I'm sure this time next year the watch will be good. In the meantime my favourite watch is the Fenix 5 plus as the music and maps are really very good. The Forerunner 935 is also great and quite cheap.
thanks for your experiences. I´m from Czech Republic and I´m currently abroad. I´m going to buy this watch with HR10 from USA shop. I prefer the watch which has sport menu. I don´t need to pay by watches. I search the lowest price.


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Q: What's the optimal DB structure for a threaded forum? I want to build a threaded forum for an elearning site (opensource asp.net mvc ofcourse, though this doesn't matter for this question).
What should be the DB structure which will help retrieve the forum postings with optimum performance?  I am not putting a no. to it as it may vary with the amount of rows being retrieved.
Besides I should be able to link a particular thread with another threads.  For eg. show "Related Forum Links".
I am using SQL Server 2005.
The following is the structure that I have in mind (shamelessly took it from )
Stephen Walther Excellent blog post
Table : Forum
· Id
· ParentId  (null if this is the first message)
· ParentThreadId  (Identify message in the same thread)
· Author
· Subject
· Body
· PostedDate

Table: RelatedForum
· ForumId
· RelatedForumId

Ideas/suggestions welcome.
Thanks in advance.

A: When you have non-recursive top-down (Forum -> Thread -> Postings) retrieval of your data in mind for the most common use case, than this table structure is a good start, because this would result mainly in WHERE ParentId = @SomeId queries.
When you want to be able to calculate things like "How many postings exist in this Forum/Thread?", you will easily get into the situation that you are unable to tell which Ids are nested into which other Ids (i.e. the children relationship is missing).
You could account for that by redundantly saving ThreadId and ForumId into each posting. Then you would be able to ask SELECT COUNT(*) FROM Postings WHERE ThreadId = @SomeId.
These IDs are unlikely to ever change for a given posting, so the redundancy will not right away create insert/update anomalies, but you should have a procedure in place to update all related postings with the correct IDs in case you decide to move things around.
For more advanced ways of storing hierarcical data into a RDBMS, you can look into the answers to this question (it's my own, "no fishing up-votes" intended): "What is the most efficient/elegant way to parse a flat table into a tree?"

A: Table: Post
· ThreadId
· UUID
· Author
· Subject
· Body
· PostedDate

Table: Thread
·ThreadID
·Forum
·UUID
·Author
·Subject
·Body
·PostedDate

Only on a MySQL server with Caching and Indexing. Otherwise this Structure is not the best but with the said server, this makes for easy counting and full-text-searching

A: Looks good. I would call ParentThreadID simply ThreadID. Adding ForumID can't hurt, especially for counting purposes.
You should add AuthorName. Presumably Author is an ID to your User table. Pull that user's name and attach it now. This saves you the trouble of looking of 50 names from the user table when displaying a list of threads or responses. Similarly, if a user gets deleted from the system, you can't look up the name any more. And certainly don't want to delete those nodes from the tree.


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