If you've been following Ethical Jewellery Australia (EJA) for any length of time, you'll probably have noticed we always (and I mean always) mention that the precious metals we use in the jewellery we make for our customers – gold, platinum and palladium – are recycled in origin.
It's not just because we're good little recyclers and don't like seeing things go to waste. There's a whole lot more to it than that.
This year most of our customers have been preferring platinum and palladium. But when we do make a piece of gold jewellery, the gold itself comes from one of only two possible sources. Almost exclusively it's recycled in origin, though we do offer fair trade gold as an option.
Outside our little neck of the woods however, there is another possibility. Most manufacturing jewellers use mined gold, or what might be called 'primary gold' (that isn't fair trade in origin).
Let's take a quick look at each so you can appreciate why we've made the choices we have.
Primary gold is gold that has been dug out of the ground and is sold as an un-branded commodity.
It could just as easily have originated from an open-cut mine in Australia or have come from an illegal artisanal mine in Angola. It might also have been used to launder drug cartel money out of South America, or it might be squeaky clean. For the most part, because the supply chain is so porous, there's no way of knowing at the consumer level*.
*The gold mining industry is taking steps to change this – with what's being called "mine to finger" traceability, using Blockchain technology. This development however is still in its early days. Similarly, the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) and RESOLVE have developed a code of conduct (called CRAFT) to facilitate the entry of small-scale mining operations into the market.
For above-ground operations, one that process less than 100,000 tonnes of earth per annum.
Medium- and large-scale mining is everything else – open-cut or below-ground.
Medium- and large-scale mines tend to be highly regulated and capital intensive with a relatively small labour input. ASMs range from formal (licenced) operations to informal and illegal mines. They're mostly found in developing nations where they're largely labour-intensive, pick and shovel type operations Often using an exploited workforce that can (and often does) incorporate child labour.
As it is with most fair trade products, the primary objective of the fair-mined gold movement is to improve the lives of ASM communities by ensuring workers get paid a fair amount. Also that their working conditions are safe, that they carry out operations responsibly and child labour is eliminated. Moreover, communities with fair-mined gold certification also (typically) receive production bonuses. These can amount to several hundred thousand dollars to aid with local community development each year.
Workplace deaths and child labour are common, slavery and human trafficking are real, as is conflict funding and criminal corruption. Pay rates for miners are often barely subsistence. And long-term damage to the local environment and community health (particularly from mercury pollution) is endemic.
And the biggest problem is, due to a lack of economic development, most people in these communities have little if any other choice if they want to survive.
As you can see in Table 1 above, recycled gold contributed around about 26% of global production in 2017 and has sat at around 25-30% since the mid-2000s (World Gold Council – 2018).
What we like about recycled gold is its vastly smaller contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (primarily CO2) than does mining.
It's true that recycling (re-refining) takes place almost exclusively in developed countries so it doesn't directly benefit ASM communities, but it does benefit everyone to some degree.
Table 2 (below) shows what contribution the various gold production stages make to overall GHG (CO2equivalents) emissions. Note that the refining step – which is the only step involved in recycling – makes a considerably smaller contribution to greenhouse gas emissions than the preceding ones.
Of course, this only has some meaning if you have some context in the form of quantity of greenhouse gases.
In its 2018 published report; Gold and Climate Change: An introduction, figures obtained by the World Gold Council indicate that gold production yields an estimated 38,100 tonnes of CO2e per tonne produced.
Let that sink in for a moment … that's 38,100 tonnes of CO2e for every 1 tonne of gold produced.
As you can see in Table 3 above, despite making up 26% of the global supply, recycling contributes less than 0.2% of greenhouse gas emissions.
This is why EJA is very much in favour of using recycled gold. Climate change affects everyone, no matter where you live.
The recycling sector has come under scrutiny in recent years because of a thing called 'green-washing'.
This is a process by which illegally or unethically sourced gold (often from illegal artisanal small mining, from production theft and criminal money laundering operations – United Nations Inter-regional Crime and Justice Research Institute, 2016) enters the supply chain as "scrap" before the refining process to then be on-sold as 'recycled gold'. Thus converting illegal material into 'legal' product.
Often quoted is the instance of a large Dubai-based refiner being caught handling untraceable gold, dealing with suppliers into conflict regions and otherwise behaving unethically. In turn this tainted the global recycled gold supply chain.
Green-washing is undoubtedly a problem, but it's no justification for abandoning recycling. As it is with many things, it becomes a matter of choosing your suppliers carefully.
At EJA, we recycle our own waste, recycle some customer's jewellery where appropriate and otherwise get our recycled gold from Precious Metal Technologies (PMT). PMT is a Queensland-based refiner that only uses verifiable sources of scrap gold (principally old jewellery and dental and jeweller waste). Otherwise we us Hoover & Strong, a US-based eco-refiner – again with verifiable sources of scrap.
Fair-mined gold or recycled gold – which is the ethical choice?
Recycling gold is nothing special because 'recycling is standard practice in the jewellery industry'. So you, as a consumer, should not rank companies that promote the use of recycled gold as being any better or more environmentally responsible than anyone else.
These arguments are only partially true, and they shouldn't be taken at face value.
The graph below shows the movements in production and demand for gold since 2010.
After a spike in demand for gold in jewellery in 2013, demand has since dropped by 22%.
Demand for gold in jewellery has not influenced primary production over the past 5 years or so.
So, what does all this mean for the fair-mined gold movement's assertion that recycling has not reduced primary gold production? And from that the promise that recycling will reduce the amount of environmental damage?
Oxfam's No Dirty Gold campaign first raised consumer's awareness that gold mining was not doing the planet any good back in the mid-2000s. The focus was on pollution and habitat destruction.
The belief then (and reasonably so) was that if you scale up recycling, there'll be a reduction in primary demand.
This was a rational argument but, with the benefit of hindsight, it turned out to be somewhat naïve.
The harsh reality is there would have to have been a drastic (if not catastrophic) reduction in the price of gold for mining development to slow down.
Then why bother with recycling?
If it's true that recycled gold 'fills the gap' between primary production and total demand, then we would argue it has contributed significantly to moderating gold prices. Hence, it has mostly likely reduced the rate of primary mine development.
Had not recycled gold plugged the average 1,380 tonne per annum production gap between mined supply and demand, then who knows by how much gold prices would've increased and by how much primary production might've grown?
What we can say is that if that 1,380 tonnes of recycled gold were replaced by primary gold, then we'd be looking at potentially an additional 52,580,000 tonnes of CO2e being pumped into the atmosphere each year.
So, despite recycling not delivering on the hope of reducing primary production, it has most certainly contributed to significantly reducing GHG emissions.
As for the green-washing issue. Again it's a case of suggesting we should throw the baby out with the bath water. Criminal activity by a few (that was discovered and prosecuted by the way), does not make recycling a bad thing. It just means the supply chain needs to be made more secure across the board – as is the case with all primary mining.
At EJA, we choose our suppliers very carefully to make sure the scrap they use comes from verifiable sources.
And lastly, to suggest recycling is nothing special because 'everyone does it' is a misdirection. There is a big difference between recycling internally-generated waste and buying recycled raw materials.
It's absolutely true that pretty much every jewellery manufacturer, large or small, recycles their waste precious metals. But it's not a closed loop.
Manufacturers cannot magically produce gold (or any other precious metal) out of thin air to replace that which they sell. Every jewellery manufacturer has to buy in more gold so they can produce more jewellery. It's where that gold comes from that counts!
In short, using recycled gold to manufacture jewellery is not really "standard practice" as some would have you believe. In fact, it's probably more the case that most manufacturers use a mix of whatever is the best price at the time.
Using recycled gold exclusively is most certainly not standard practice. But even if it were, it should still be applauded and valued!
When it comes to fair-mined or fair trade gold vs recycled gold, we don't think it's our business to tell you who you should or shouldn't support. We think both have their good points, but ultimately it's your choice.
There are other ways to help communities in developing nations beyond mining. It's true that for individuals in many ASM communities, mining is their only real option in the medium-term. However, we're inclined to support organisations (like Pact and World Vision) that also work to develop a more sustainable future in developing countries by providing education and training, health services, infrastructure and local industry and agricultural development.
Every little bit helps, but what matters most to us is that you get to make an informed choice. As we said at the outset, our first choice is locally recycled, but we'll happily support you if your preference is fair trade gold.
You might also want to read our article about choosing the right metal for your rings.


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A body moves from rest from a point A. It moves to another point B in 10s, the motion being accelerated one and achieves a velocity 60 m/s at B. It then moves on to C with uniform velocity for 20 s when it is immediately brought to rest. Draw a graph showing complete motion and calculate the total distance travelled.
"A body moves from rest from a point A. It moves to another point B in 10s, the motion being accelerated one and achieves a velocity 60 m/s at B. It then moves on to C with uniform velocity for 20 s when it is immediately brought to rest. Draw a graph showing complete motion and calculate the total distance travelled." eNotes Editorial, 6 May 2016, https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/body-moves-from-rest-from-point-moves-another-700390. Accessed 31 Jan. 2023.
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The body starts from rest at point A and accelerates uniformly for 10 s until it reaches B, at which point its velocity is 60 m/s. Thus, the body accelerates uniformly from 0 m/s to 60 m/s in 10 s. Then the body moves with a uniform velocity of 60 m/s for next 20 s and then stops abruptly.
The distance traveled by the body can be divided into 2 different intervals: first 10 s (when it accelerates) and next 20 s (when it is undergoing uniform motion).
Average velocity for first 10 s: 1/2 (velocity at A + velocity at B)
= 1/2 (0 + 60) m/s = 30 m/s
Distance traveled for 10 s at an average speed of 30 m/s
= 10 s x 30 m/s = 300 m
From B to C: distance traveled = speed x time
= 60 m/s x 20 s = 1200 m.
Thus, total distance traveled = distance from A to B + distance from B to C
= 300 m + 1200 m
= 1500 m.
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Ten years planning to block harbour views (2)
January 15, 2020Article, Business, Frontpage, Opinion, Politics7 comments
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Plans which led to the canyon that's been created on Waterloo Quay were begun more than ten years ago, when the Wellington City Council started an attempt to restrict public consultation for new buildings on the Kumutoto site. The vote was the first step in a process that would result in the enormous new building that has replaced the panoramic views.
by Lindsay Shelton – December 5, 2008
Less than a week after releasing 79 pages of documents about proposed variations to the District Plan, the Wellington City Council has approved the changes. The council's intention is clear. It wants to reduce the public's right to challenge new buildings being planned for publicly-owned land on the city's waterfront.
The proposals were debated and approved at a meeting on December 4, with opposition from only three councillors: Iona Pannett, Bryan Pepperell, Helene Ritchie.
The decision to curb public involvement seems to have been given impetus by the council's defeat this year in the Environment Court, which stopped its plan – approved by council officers – to allow a Hilton Hotel to be built on the Outer T of Queens Wharf.
This was the second time that a council-approved plan had been defeated in the Environment Court. In 2001, the Ambulance Building was to be shifted on to the water's edge at Taranaki Wharf so that it could be replaced by a newer, bigger building. As a result of an appeal to the Environment Court, this plan was cancelled.
And now there's to be a third appeal in the Environment Court – arising from public opposition to council-approved plans for substantial redevelopment of the Overseas Passenger Terminal. Such a process would be stopped by the proposed variations to the District Plan. The council doesn't want the public to see specific building plans or to challenge them. Approvals would be made behind closed doors.
The immediate effect would be to allow council officers to approve three new buildings in the northern Kumutoto area of the waterfront, without notifying the public of the individual plans and thereby removing any right to object.
These new powers would stop the possibility of appeals to the Environment Court against any specific buildings, such as the appeal which stopped the Hilton.
The changes – by which the council would authorize itself to give the go-ahead to new buildings without public notification – have been named Variation 11. The detail is spread across four documents: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. Part 4
Page 10 of the 34-page Appendix 1 (which is part of the proposal for change) provides a map showing where the council proposes to allow the three new buildings in the Kumutoto area.
Page 12 of the Appendix provides an aerial view of the footprints of the three new buildings.
Site A, the biggest site, will allow a building which is six-storeys high, replacing open space with a new urban canyon opposite the Post Office Building and radically shrinking the harbour views for tourists staying in the most expensive rooms in the new Holiday Inn.
The current vistas at the Whitmore Street gates would be replaced by "space framed by buildings on either side." The preference of the council's planners: that "buildings … should frame the views." The proposed changes would not completely remove the public's ability to oppose the council's enthusiasm for big new buildings on the edge of the harbour. Public input will be allowed "at the initial plan variation stage." But when specific building plans are developed, the public will not be told about them.
After the initial planning period, in the council's words, "there may not be the opportunity for further challenge and possible appeals when subsequent resource consent hearings are made."
For the council, this will "greatly simplify the process."
For the citizens of Wellington, the long-held ability to challenge specific new buildings on the waterfront will have been ended.
A design guide for the Kumutoto area is proposed, with public input permitted. But the design guide will give developers "an infinite range of design solutions" for new buildings. And the public won't be allowed to know about them.
The council doesn't deny that there has been strong concern in the past about new buildings on the waterfront. Attachment 1 of its proposal bravely acknowledges two major examples (in 1989 and 1998) of public opposition which was so strong that planning regimes were replaced. But it now appears to have invented a strategy which would ensure that any future opposition wouldn't be given a chance, because new building plans could be approved without any public knowledge or input.
Now that a majority of councillors have approved the new plans, there will be a two-month period of public consultation starting in February.
If the consultation process fails to achieve any change, then specific plans for the three new buildings at Kumutoto can be approved without public scrutiny. The initial generalized planning process will have been the only chance for the public to be heard.
What's in store for the rest of the waterfront?
It seems to be inevitable that the council will want to extend its public-excluded policy to Waitangi Park, where most people have forgotten that the council has kept four sites which it specifies are for big new buildings.
UPDATE: in 2012, Waterfront Watch won an Environment Court case against the proposals to stop public notification of development in the North Kumutoto area, and which would have allowed three buildings up to at least 6 storeys. The court allowed only two instead of three buildings, and specified lower heights.
Henry Filth, 16. January 2020, 23:28
What is it with the Wellington City Council? Do they have a phobic fear of water? In a city screamingly desperate for open space, the addiction to glass curtain-walling and industrial polished concrete enlivened by flashes of distressed Baltic pine . . . oh I don't know. . . these people need help. . . is there a psychiatrist in the house?
Guntao Stem, 17. January 2020, 8:42
In recent history, poorly built buildings on or near the waterfront that fail to cope with earthquakes, get demolished and become car parks.
michael, 17. January 2020, 11:37
It's all about money and no long term vision for creating a beautiful city. Cram in as many buildings as possible to get more rates, so more money to waste on vanity projects. Too bad about the public, the loss of green space and waterfront views etc, as long as the developers and the council are happy.
Concerned Wellingtonian, 20. January 2020, 17:42
Remember that the previous mayor had been prominent on the Property Council.
CC, 20. January 2020, 23:04
Kerry Prendergast, whose partner was a developer, had no qualms about getting her way with Variation 11. She was followed by "Green" Mayor Wade-Brown who employed a neo-liberal from the UK as CEO. Behind the scenes but calling the shots was Wellington Waterfront Ltd. That outfit was supposed to develop the waterfront for the benefit of the city but had to be bailed out by the ratepayers; it was responsible for converting open space into view blocking buildings. That entity should have been sacked but instead, it re-emerged under the broken wing of the Council in different guises, arranging deals that have effectively privatized swathes of the waterfront. One of its least sniff test failures was the 'jump in the sewer' structure near Te Papa. The National Museum is now one of the few parts of the waterfront that doesn't have the tentacles of a particular developer written all over it.
Trish, 22. January 2020, 12:24
The final chapter will be the matching building on the other side of the waterfront gates at Whitmore St. Construction is likely to start soon closing off the last substantial view of the harbour. It's likely to get a negative public reaction, but it's already too late to stop. Let's hope that Mayor Andy delays the rebuild of Frank Kitts Park long enough for that plan to be forgotten.
Ron Oliver, 22. January 2020, 14:34
Corporations like Willis Bond are very concerned about Wellington City's development aren't they? Surely they and corporations like them do not wish to hog prime sights on our waterfront at our expense? Or are people like me are just being a bit naive?


Titanium Woman: Wuv, Twue Wuv, Foweveh!
This was the day I had waited for all my life. I had found a man who had swept me off my feet. A man who would sing to me if I asked, take me to musicals even if it meant missing the World Series, and leave sweet poems on my windshield. A man who loved me enough to let me be myself. With him, my walls dropped. He made me a better person. I had found love. True, pure love.
The church was beautiful. Exactly as I had envisioned it. The flowers, the candles, the music. All perfect. It was a dream come true. Everything was going as planned. The day of the wedding, I was cool and confident. At peace.
As my groom awaited my entrance into the sanctuary, joy filled my soul. It was the perfect moment. The doors opened, the music played, and I prepared myself to take that long walk.
What happened next startled me out of my sweet dream.
My precious little ring bearer was urgently tugging on my Dad's sleeve, stating the very obvious fact that he had to go to the bathroom. right. at. that. very. moment!!!! I flashbacked to a time when babysitting him that he had gotten himself so upset, he said he was going to throw up. Paul and I didn't believe him, just thought it was a tactic to get out of going to bed, but sure enough...there it was. And, now, here I was, in this very important moment, trying to decide whether or not he was serious. Because, after all, they were playing MY song. THE song. But, before I could even say a word, I turned around and my dad was gone. To the bathroom. The father of the bride - the one who was supposed to be walking me down the aisle RIGHT NOW - had disappeared with the ring bearer who was supposed to go down the aisle before me!
Well, the calm, collected part of me came undone and the tears streaked down my perfectly made up face on my perfect day. I was standing in the doorway, as people watched me expectedly, having a total nervous breakdown. I mean, how on earth could this little boy ruin my day? Fully involved in my little pity party, I hardly noticed my dad take my arm. We took off flying as if we were racing the music to get to the alter on time. Little did the people in the congregation know that these were not tears of joy. They were tears of utter horror.
Though I may have been crying the most ugly cry ever, my groom still took my as his own. He loved me. He wanted me as his bride for the rest of his life.
A. W. Tozer jogged my memory of this day as I read his chapter on God's love in Volume 2 of The Attributes of God. He speaks of the love God has for us. For just as my earthly groom waited for me to join him in our life together, so awaits my heavenly Groom.
Human relationships are conditional. With boundaries and limits.
God's love is unconditional. Limitless.
Our love fades. We die. The love we have for each other cannot go on forever.
God's love for us endures forever.
When I first believed in this love, I forsook all others and walked down the aisle with my Father to meet my Groom, Jesus. All my dreams came true. I found the love I had been longing for. A love that would never let me go. And He looked on me, His bride, with such adoring lovingkindness and mercy, that He gave up His life to be with me for eternity.
That was the perfect wedding. That was the most important day of my life. The day I married into God's family and accepted the beautiful love of God.
That is what I call "Wuv, Twue Wuv, Foweveh!!"** Amen!
Do you know the most wonderful part of this story God has written? He longs to make each and every one of us His "bride". All those who come to Him and believe on His Name will have their own love story with the Savior of the world.
Forget romance novels, try reading the Bible! It contains the sweeping romance of God towards those who follow Him. He loves you. Oh, how He loves you. And He wants you to be a part of the best ending in history.
So sweet....love the pictures....it is fun to have funny stories (years later, right?) of the day...when they were such BIG drama moments at the time!
I loved that story! Thanks for sharing!


"The American Dream is about equal opportunity for everyone who works hard. If we don't give everyone the ability to read and write, then we aren't giving everyone an equal chance to succeed."
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is committed to giving the precious gift of literacy to the millions of Americans who cannot read. The NFRW, working in concert with the Barbara Bush Foundation, asks local clubs to share their literacy projects each September during NFRW Literacy Month. This annual program was established by the NFRW Literacy Committee in 2002.
Let us know what your club does for literacy. It is important and fun!
We are proud to announce that the following 2017 winning numbers were chosen by First Lady Barbara Bush. The numbers were randomly assigned to the 2017 submissions. We thank the First Lady for her gracious support of the NFRW's Barbara Bush Literacy Program. Literacy has always been and continues, through the Barbara Bush Foundation, to be an important part of her legacy.
Winning clubs received a copy of "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever" and "Little Miss Patriot."
The NFRW Literacy Committee wishes to thank and congratulate all who participated. You were all winners in advancing literacy in your community. What you do does make a difference!
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Our newly expanded 19th hole is the perfect place to grab a post-round drink or enjoy a meal with your family! Our newly renovated sports bar offers 5 large tv's, perfect for viewing any sporting event! The Legends Bar and Grill offers the most competivite food and drink specials around. Come up and enjoy a cocktail or full meal, while overlooking the beautiful 18th green!
The bar & grill is open weather/event permitting. Be sure to call during "offseason" hours to ensure availability!


To find out how many transaction you need to make to cover the cost of your market day, take the total expenses and divide it by the average profit per transaction. So if your total cost for the event was R1000 and you make an average of R10 on each product you sell, you will need to sell about 100 items on the day.
How much do I want as income?
Take your income goal and divide it by the average profit per transaction to give you the number of sales you need to make. So, if you want to have an income of R150), you need to make 150 sales. Remember that not all of your income will be profit, you will still need to cover your expenses.
Every time you set up your stall, you'll be hoping for a great market day with lots of customer interaction and amazing sales. You'll be hoping to cover your costs at the very least. The truth is that not every event is successful, and sometimes customers are just difficult or critical. It's important to stay respectful, kind and always be ready to go the extra mile. Remember to thank customers of all kinds and accept their feedback. Do not take nasty comments personally and treat them as market research. Jot down notes and ask customers questions about why they might feel a certain way and revise it a few days later with a glass of good wine.
On the day, find a way of tracking your sales. It might also be a good idea to find out what time of day you sell the most. If you try different markets, your sales notes will help you to find out which one gives you the most sales.
It can be really tricky to know how to price your items, especially if you're a bargain hunter yourself. If you set the bar too low your products might not be seen as truly valuable or even desirable, but if you price them too high, your average fair visitors won't be able to afford them. In our next blog post we will be discussing how to price your items right.


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Plymouth Argyle president Chris Webb says the club's staff will benefit from Saturday's game between Manchester United legends and a team of former Pilgrims players.
The game at Home Park will raise money for staff who lost out when the club went into administration.
"The staff had an original payment plan of five years after the club was taken over," Webb told BBC Sport.
"But our ambition is to get them paid as quickly as possible."
The event has been organised by the Green Taverners, who were set up by a group of fans when the club went into administration to help support the players and staff.
Since then they have raised thousands of pounds to buy training kit and help staff members pay their bills when they were not being paid during last year's period of administration.
"A lot of resources have gone into it and we're hoping at the end of the event the Taverners will be able to hand over a significant amount of money to help accelerate their payments," Webb added.
Among the former Manchester United players expected to play are Sammy McIlroy, Clayton Blackmore and Frank Stapleton while the likes of Tommy Tynan and Kevin Hodges are set to turn out for Argyle.
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Blog: From the Director
We have all been glued to our video devices for gruesome scenes from hurricane-ravaged portions of this hemisphere. In terms of scope and duration, the devastation is unlike anything any of us can remember so close to home; and it's hard to say this ... including Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Within a few weeks of destruction in Louisiana and Mississippi in 2005, the Michigan High School Athletic Association had established procedures for expediting the consideration of athletic eligibility of students who had evacuated uninhabitable areas and arrived in our communities without the usual records required to establish athletic eligibility in MHSAA member schools.
On Sept. 6 of this year, the MHSAA Executive Committee revisited the 2005 experience and set a course for making eligibility decisions for evacuees from Texas, Florida and other locations, should they arrive in Michigan communities. Key elements for making favorable eligibility decisions are:
The student's previous school has ceased to operate.
The student's previous residence is uninhabitable. Dwellings are presumed to have been uninhabitable for at least a brief time in specific zip codes to be designated.
The student has been ordered to evacuate from his/her previous community.
The student has relocated to Michigan in a permanent type of housing (not hotel) with his/her parents or only living parent and has enrolled at the public school serving that residence, the closest public school academy to the residence, or the closest nonpublic school to the new residence, pursuant to Interpretation 62.
Should Michigan schools receive a surge of storm victims this fall, we are prepared to act quickly on athletic eligibility.


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Eight Things You Didn't Know About Daylight Saving Time
This Sunday, people across the country will set their clocks forward an hour, marking the start to Daylight Saving Time. But it hasn't always happened on the second Sunday in March. The Energy Policy Act of 2005, which was implemented in 2007, added four weeks to Daylight Saving Time by changing it to start on the second Sunday in March and end on the first Sunday in November.
Often mistakenly called daylight savings time, its official name in the U.S. is Daylight Saving Time. In European countries, it is called Summer Time.
Ever wonder why we change our clocks? While some think it is to give farmers an extra hour of sunlight in the evenings during warmer months, Daylight Saving Time was seen as a means to help reduce electricity use in buildings.
Sometimes credited with inventing Daylight Saving Time, Benjamin Franklin — the man who is known for the saying "Early to bed and early to rise …" — did not actually suggest a change in time. Franklin's connection to Daylight Saving Time comes from his 1784 satirical letter to the editor
in the Journal de Paris in which he proposed that Parisians could save money on candles by waking up before their normal time of noon.
Depending on how you phrase the question, Daylight Saving Time is either credited to a New Zealand entomologist who proposed the idea in a 1895 paper or an Englishman who campaigned to get the British parliament to pass a Daylight Saving Bill in 1908. In the end, Germany was the first country to implement Daylight Saving Time in 1916 to conserve resources during World War I.
The U.S. adopted Daylight Saving Time towards the end of World War I and then again during World War II, but between 1945 and 1966, there was no federal law regulating it. This led to confusion between states, and in 1966 Congress passed the Uniform Time Act
to establish uniform dates for observing Daylight Saving Time.
Not all states will change their clocks on Sunday. Hawaii and Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation) along with the U.S. overseas territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands do not observe Daylight Saving Time.
How much energy does Daylight Saving Time save? In 2008, Energy Department experts studied the impact of the extended Daylight Saving Time on energy consumption in the U.S. and found that the extra four weeks of Daylight Saving Time saved about 0.5 percent in total electricity per day. While this might not sound like a lot, it adds up to electricity savings of 1.3 billion kilowatt-hours — or the amount of electricity used by more than 100,000 households for an entire year. These electricity savings generally occur during a three- to five-hour period in the evening. To learn how you can save energy during Daylight Saving Time, visit i Texas Energy.
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Steam wrinkles away to make your garments look their best.
If you like to spend your hard-earned money on clothing, you want it to look its best. Wrinkled clothing can make you look haggard or look like you slept in what you're wearing. Steam irons make quick work of removing wrinkles on many types of fabrics. Although some people hate ironing, it really is a simple process that can help you look crisp and polished, even in casual clothing.
Add purified or distilled water to the reservoir of your iron. Distilled water will reduce mineral building up that can discolor clothing. Turn it on and set it to a steam setting. Wait for the iron to get hot.
Check your clothing tag before you attempt to steam iron it. Set your iron's temperature settings to match your fabric. You may have to set your iron to a lower temperature or avoid certain portions of the garment in order to avoid damaging the fibers.
Use a clean ironing board cover on the board to prevent stains or dirt from transferring to the clothing. Use a silver-colored ironing board cover; this conducts heat and allows you to remove wrinkles from both sides of the fabric at once. Alternately, use a piece of tin foil under your clothing and on top of the ironing board.
Button shirt buttons and cuffs so that you can get out as many wrinkles around the buttons as possible. Place your clothing inside side out on the ironing board.
Apply the heated iron to the garment and keep it moving back and forth. Do not let it sit for a few seconds as it can scorch or burn the fabric. Press the steam button if your iron is equipped with one to deliver a blast of steam. Alternately, spray a bit of water on stubborn wrinkles and re-iron.
Complete large areas of the fabric and move the garment of the ironing board so that you don't re-wrinkle it as your move to other sections. Use a small slender sleeve board to steam iron sleeves.
Take caution not to burn yourself on hot rivets or metal buttons on jeans or other garments. Unplug your iron when not in use. Let the iron cool by sitting upright on the ironing board before putting it away.


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Q: Variable string concatenation and interpolation, string is stored in array I wish to create a piece of dynamic SQL where the values from string variables are used as variables in the SQL string:
"INSERT INTO `product` (`id`,`number`) VALUES (NULL,'1234');"

This works.
What I need to do however, is to have "variable variables"?
So earlier on in the code:
foreach($array as $val)
{
    $s .= ',"$val"[$i]';
}

This creates the string:
s = ,'$val[0]','$val[1]'

When inserted as the SQL string:
"INSERT INTO `product` (`id`,`number`) VALUES (NULL,$s);"

It returns:
"INSERT INTO `product` (`id`,`number`) VALUES (NULL,'$val[0]','$val[1]');"

Whereas it should return:
    "INSERT INTO `product` (`id`,`number`) VALUES (NULL,'12','34');"

This is being very literal as the MySQL insertion is on a loop where by $val is the array value and [0] is the key.
I'm not sure if this makes sense to anybody as I'm struggling to wrap my head around it, please let me know if my question is to vague or just doesn't make any sense at all.
Thanks
Nick

A: You are using single quotes, so no string interpolation is done, if you want strings interpolated you have to use double quotes"$var":
$arr = array( 1,2,3);
$i = 0;

echo '$arr[0]'; // prints: $arr[0]    <== Your error is here
echo "$arr[0]"; // prints: 1

A better approach
Anyways, you may like to do it this way:
$array = array(12, 34);
$s = implode("', '", $array);  // $s is: 12', '34
$s = ", '$s'";                 // $s is: '12', '34'

echo $s;  // prints: , '12', '34'

A: Using your code I think this is what you are trying to do but as I said you are missing attributes.
$s="";

$array = array("12","34");

for($i =0; $i < count($array); $i++)
{
    $s .= ",'" . $array[$i] . "'";
}

$sql = "INSERT INTO `product` (`id`,`number`) VALUES (NULL$s);";

A: From what I could understand from your question, this might help you to achieve what you are looking for.
On your foreach loop you are using
$s .= ',"$val"[$i]';

$val is not concatenated in correct way
try this one
$s .= ','.$val[$i];

You can split values in array by , with implode function
For example:
    $array[] = 12;
    $array[] = 31;
implode(','$array)  returns 12,31
so you could use  $s = ','.implode(','$array);  to achieve same result


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Odyssey of the Amazons #1
Writer: Kevin Grevioux	Artist: Ryan Benjamin Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: January 25, 2017 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 14 User Reviews: 5
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Don't miss the start of this new miniseries set in the world of Wonder Woman from writer/actor Kevin Grevioux (New Warriors, Underworld). Years before the birth of Princess Diana, a group of Amazons set out on a globe-spanning quest to find others of their kind, encountering legendary creatures and beings along the way. But their journey soon turns into a rescue mission as two of their own are captured by the legendary Storm Giants of Norse mythology. It's up to their leader, the stalwart Hessia, to keep them together through the many trials that lie ahead. RATED T
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Black Nerd Problems - Omar Holmon Jan 25, 2017
Grevioux and Benjamin set the bar very high in their first issue for this series, then did a one-arm pull-up on the bar like it's nothing. If the creative team keeps pumping out work with this great formula of pacing, action, engagement, and world building then a miniseries ain't going to be enough. We're going to need a volume 2, ASAP. Read Full Review
Comicosity - Allen Thomas Jan 25, 2017
Odyssey of the Amazons #1 has promise, though so much happened in this first issue of the miniseries that I have no clue where its going. Some of the elements of the story lend to great twists in later installments, but I worry what is going to be the end of the line considering how few characters it feels we have left. There are major pluses in the diversity of the women, their leadership, and the attention paid to their design, while the reduction of characters and some minor issues in illustration may affect the story. Odyssey is worth a try, and, if nothing else, its nice to see Amazons in their own element. Read Full Review
Fortress of Solitude - Rick Austin Jan 30, 2017
It isn't like Odyssey Of The Amazons #1 is bad, it's more a case of being its own worst enemy. The art is good, and if the writing had a lighter touch then it would have flowed better. Unfortunately, it results in an issue which feels more like an unrewarding effort to read, as opposed to an enjoyable saga. Read Full Review
We Got This Covered - Rachel Bellwoar Jan 25, 2017
The early confidence that Odyssey of the Amazons #1 has to leave the Amazon in such dire straits has me excited to see how Grevioux will write them out in issue #2. Read Full Review
IGN - Jesse Schedeen Jan 26, 2017
Writer Kevin Grevioux excels at capturing the mythological tone of stories like The Odyssey and The Iliad, even directly referencing Homer's prose in the opening panels. But while the omniscient narration works well during battle, the middle act of the issue would have benefited from a lighter touch. Read Full Review
GWW - Percy Waelchl Jan 25, 2017
The juxtaposition of multiple mythologies provide Grevioux with a world of adventure to explore that looks to earn the Odyssey in the title. This first issue is successful in investing the reader in these characters. While there is not a strong tie to any of DC's existing story lines, this stand alone adventure may prove to be a journey worth taking. Read Full Review
AIPT - Matthew J. Theriault Jan 25, 2017
When Odyssey of the Amazons most consciously emulates classical sources, whether Homer himself or even classic comics, it's often to rousing success. Where it regresses to a more modern mindset " in the low prose of its middle section or its novel portrayal of the Moirai " the work often suffers, save solely for its global-scope and cosmopolitan cast. Ultimately, the concept of a mythological expedition in the style and structure of ancient epics and set in the DC universe is an absolutely inspired idea worthy of better writing and art than is found here. At their best, both Benjamin and Grevioux rise to the occasion of this premise, but fail to maintain that greatness consistently throughout. Read Full Review
CourtOfNerds - Kevin Carley Jan 25, 2017
The dialog as well as narrative can be a bit disjointed at times. Despite that, the character motivation is pretty well established, which is commendable. The main problem I have with this comic is that it is a "historical" story about the Amazons. Wonder Woman and the Amazons have had many ret-cons over the years... some I have loved like The Legend of Wonder Woman and some I haven't (Earth One Wonder Woman). The story can change, but it has to be grounded in history. It has to take place in a specific time or place. Read Full Review
Pop Culture Uncovered - belleburr Feb 8, 2017
Overall its a decent beginning but it could be better. Read Full Review
Nerd Church Radio - Carl Hamlin Jan 25, 2017
This book was good, but it felt like it took me days to readit, but it did leave me wanting more from this story. The creative team did aGREAT job, and my favorite part of this entire issue was the dialogue boxesthat look like old parchment. Personally I didn't know what to expect whencoming into this book, the only thing I remember hearing about it was that itwasn't a Wonder Woman story. I didn't expect to open this up to war, but I didenjoy all the action sequences in this book. Read Full Review
Graphic Policy - Brett Jan 25, 2017
Odyssey of the Amazons' first issue is a lot of small details that add up to make a stumbling first issue. Death by thousand details. A different "voice" in how the story is presented and going all in with a fantastical world would have benefited greatly. I looked forward to the first issue, now I'm a bit nervous about the second. Read Full Review
DC Comics News - Sean Blumenshine Jan 25, 2017
While the art is good and there are some good ideas, the issue falls flat. The story isn't interesting enough and the characters are very forgettable and interchangeable. Ultimately, this was a boring read. I don't recommend checking it out. Read Full Review
The Beat - Kyle Pinion Jan 25, 2017
Odyssey of the Amazons, in an attempt to strike that sort of cinematic "epic" tone, utilizes narration to tell you exactly what's happening as its happening. In cinema, this works because exposition is required to catch you up and its usually done in a sparing fashion. But in this initial issue, more than half of the panels contain this omniscient narration filled to the brim with purple prose. It's as if the script doesn't trust Ryan Benjamin to be able to translate the story visually without these text boxes telling you exactly what's happening as it happens. Read Full Review
Weird Science - Jim Werner Jan 25, 2017
I don't want to sound like a jerk, but this first issue was a complete mess of non-characterization and weak storytelling with real pacing issues. The art was great, but there is nothing here I could recommend whatever type of fan you are. Read Full Review
Supes' soups Jan 27, 2017
I've always thought a comic about the Amazons sans Wonder Woman could work and this semi-proves it. While it's a decent first issue, it definitely needs time to develop and I don't know if that can be properly done in six issues. It's also interesting that this series is set to conclude around the same time Wonder Woman hits the big screen. Curious to see what happens to Hessia next issue, especially since it seems like the majority of Amazons she brought have already been wiped out. Also it's worth noting that there does exist a Thor in the DC universe although he's less of a hero than the more well-known Marvel version. It would be interesting to see him being brought into the fold. After all Hessia is wandering into Norse Mythology territory and it seems she is crossing paths with the Jotuns at the end of this issue. more
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Briton Feb 12, 2017
I really thought DC would have made a better effort with this. Instead it's yet another piece of liberal propaganda with the obligatory "diversity" and feminism. I would have overlooked this but for the crap art and choppy incoherent story. Sadly I am signed up for three issue, so cannot bail out yet. Woe is me.
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Academic IELTS Reading Sample 318 - Geoff Brash
Last Updated: Monday, 11 September 2017 13:52
You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1- 13, which are based on Passage 318 below.
Geoff Brash
Geoff Brash, who died in 2010, was a gregarious Australian businessman and philanthropist who encouraged the young to reach their potential.
Born in Melbourne to Elsa and Alfred Brash, he was educated at Scotch College. His sister, Barbara, became a renowned artist and printmaker. His father, Alfred, ran the Brash retail music business that had been founded in 1862 by his grandfather, the German immigrant Marcus Brasch, specialising in pianos. It carried the slogan 'A home is not a home without a piano.'
In his young days, Brash enjoyed the good life, playing golf and sailing, and spending some months travelling through Europe, having a leisurely holiday. He worked for a time at Myer department stores before joining the family business in 1949, where he quickly began to put his stamp on things. In one of his first management decisions, he diverged from his father's sense of frugal aesthetics by re-carpeting the old man's office while he was away. After initially complaining of his extravagance, his father grew to accept the change and gave his son increasing responsibility in the business.
After World War II (1939-1945), Brash's had begun to focus on white goods, such as washing machines and refrigerators, as the consumer boom took hold. However, while his father was content with the business he had built, the younger Brash viewed expansion as vital. When Geoff Brash took over as managing director in 1957, the company had two stores, but after floating it on the stock exchange the following year, he expanded rapidly and opened suburban stores, as well as buying into familiar music industry names such as Allans, Palings and Suttons. Eventually, 170 stores traded across the continent under the Brash's banner.
Geoff Brash learned from his father's focus on customer service. Alfred Brash had also been a pioneer in introducing a share scheme for his staff, and his son retained and expanded the plan following the float.
Geoff Brash was optimistic and outward looking. As a result, he was a pioneer in both accessing and selling new technology, and developing overseas relationships. He sourced and sold electric guitars, organs, and a range of other modern instruments, as well as state-of-the-art audio and video equipment. He developed a relationship with Taro Kakehashi, the founder of Japan's Roland group, which led to a joint venture that brought electronic musical devices to Australia.
In 1965, Brash and his wife attended a trade fair in Guangzhou, the first of its kind in China; they were one of the first Western business people allowed into the country following Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution. He returned there many times, helping advise the Chinese in establishing a high quality piano factory in Beijing; he became the factory's agent in Australia. Brash also took leading jazz musicians Don Burrows and James Morrison to China, on a trip that reintroduced jazz to many Chinese musicians.
He stood down as Executive Chairman of Brash's in 1988, but under the new management debt became a problem, and in 1994 the banks called in administrators. The company was sold to Singaporean interests and continued to trade until 1998, when it again went into administration. The Brash name then disappeared from the retail world. Brash was greatly disappointed by the collapse and the eventual disappearance of the company he had run for so long. But it was not long before he invested in a restructured Allan's music business.
Brash was a committed philanthropist who, in the mid-1980s, established the Brash Foundation, which eventually morphed, with other partners, into the Soundhouse Music Alliance. This was a not-for-profit organisation overseeing and promoting multimedia music making and education for teachers and students. The Soundhouse offers teachers and young people the opportunity to get exposure to the latest music technology, and to use this to compose and record their own music, either alone or in collaboration. The organisation has now also established branches in New Zealand, South Africa and Ireland, as well as numerous sites around Australia.
Questions 1-5
Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 318?
In boxes 1-5 on your answer sheet, write -
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
1. The Brash business originally sold pianos.
2. Geoff Brash's first job was with his grandfather's company.
3. Alfred Brash thought that his son wasted money.
4. By the time Geoff Brash took control, the Brash business was selling some electrical products.
5. Geoff Brash had ambitions to open Brash stores in other countries.
Questions 6-10
Answer the questions below.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.
6. Which arrangement did Alfred Brash set up for his employees?
7. Which Japanese company did Geoff Brash collaborate with?
8. What type of event in China marked the beginning of Geoff Brash's relationship with that country?
9. What style of music did Geoff Brash help to promote in China?
10. When did the Brash company finally stop doing business?
Questions 11-13
Complete the notes below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
Soundhouse Music Alliance
• Grew out of the Brash Foundation.
• A non-commercial organisation providing support for music and music 11 ...............
• Allows opportunities for using up-to-date 12 ...............
• Has 13 ............... in several countries.
Click the button to Show/ Hide Answers.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
5. NOT GIVEN
6. (a) share scheme
7. Roland/ Roland group/ the Roland group
8. (a) trade fair
9. jazz
12. technology
13. branches
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Hormones will fluctuate naturally from time to time, but what happens when our hormones really get out of whack? We thought we'd tackle this often asked question while taking a look into how CBD affects hormones or, in fact, can CBD balance hormones when they're out of balance?
Many of you are aware that we now live in a world full of man-made and unnatural things that disrupt our bodies in more ways than we know. Yes, even some of the foods we eat affect our hormones.
While we can counteract this by leading a healthy lifestyle by eating organic, plant-based food, exercising and getting enough sleep, sometimes we need an extra hand.
Can CBD regulate hormones to potentially provide us with the best natural alternative to pharmaceutical interventions yet? We're going to take a look at how CBD affects hormones throughout this article, however we thought we should start with a little info on our endocrine system.
These glands secrete regulating hormones and control many of our body's functions, including growth, metabolism, sexual function, reproduction and mood.
However, when any one of these are out of whack, our bodies are thrown out of balance, which is where CBD could come in.
Cannabinoid Receptors line the surface of cells that are spread throughout your body.
Endogenous Cannabinoids also known as endocannabinoids, are fatty-acid-based signalling chemical compounds that bind with cannabinoid receptors to activate them.
Metabolic Enzymes breakdown the endocannabinoids once your body has used them.
Plants like hemp produce phytocannabinoids that interact with our ECS similar to how our endocannabinoids do. Let's look at how CBD affects hormones and which particular ones.
Both a lack, or an excess of this hormone can cause unpleasant side effects or illness. So, how can CBD regulate hormones such as oestrogen?
During menstruation, oestrogen and prostaglandin levels rise, which is understood to cause painful or heavier periods. Luckily, CBD could provide women with the answer to natural pain relief by working to decrease levels of prostaglandin, while also evading the negative effects that taking over-the-counter painkillers might have.
Perhaps a reach, but evidence suggests that because of the way CBD interacts with a cannabinoid receptor that plays a role in bone density loss, it may be able to reduce the rate of bone density loss that can occur during menopause.
Mood swings and in more severe cases, anxiety and depression can also be the result of hormonal fluctuations.
But, because of the way our endocannabinoid system plays a key role in the regulation of anxiety and stress levels it may help women suffering from postpartum or menopausal depression.
We've all been here! Cortisol, produced by our adrenal glands, is a bit like nature's built-in alarm system, and works alongside our brain to control mood, motivation and fear; but is probably best known for its role in our body's "fight-or-flight" instinct.
When your body is on high alert, cortisol can actually alter or shut down functions that get in the way, such as digestion, our reproductive and immune systems, and even growth processes.
Cortisol also plays an important role in a number of other things like keeping inflammation down, regulating blood pressure and controlling our sleep/wake cycles.
So, can CBD regulate hormones? There is now evidence to suggest, however, that taking CBD could help counteract cortisol, and has the added bonus of potentially helping with weight management, by stimulating a process called 'fat browning'.
Insulin regulates a whole bunch of metabolic processes that provide cells with the energy they need to run the body. Produced in the pancreas, insulin is regulated by blood sugar levels and other hormones in the body.
When everything is in balance, insulin production and release is tightly managed, allowing the cells in the muscles, fat and liver to absorb glucose while helping the breakdown of fat or protein. So, let's look at how CBD affects hormones and more specifically insulin.
The most common problem associated with an insulin imbalance is weight gain and in turn the more serious and increasingly common condition diabetes. Diabetes occurs when the body either does not secrete enough insulin or when the body no longer uses the insulin it secretes effectively.
Can CBD regulate hormones and help to balance insulin levels? There is, it would seem, mounting evidence to show just how CBD affects hormones, in an undeniably positive way.
Melatonin is created by the wonderfully mysterious pineal gland and helps us to achieve healthy sleep patterns. But how can CBD regulate hormones, connected to our sleep cycles? If our systems are in balance, melatonin is released in a rhythmic cycle, with more melatonin produced at night, when the light entering the eyes starts to diminish.
While melatonin levels increase and decrease at the various stages of our lives and are not associated with any serious health conditions, they might disrupt sleep patterns when levels fluctuate.
But, can CBD balance hormones enough to help us to nod off? Well, it would seem CBD may help calm mental agitation and stop sleepless nights from spiralling out of control. CBD supplements have been seen to potentially help reduce levels of anxiety which may indeed be beneficial for securing a proper night's sleep.
Clearly, more research is needed on how CBD affects hormones, however we hope this has been able to help you navigate the influx of info out there on how CBD may just be what you need to rectify hormonal imbalance.


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There's no better way to spend a cool fall evening than curled up on the couch writing, reading, or binge watching one of these Netflix shows (Riverdale, anyone?) These cozy living rooms are the perfect way to escape the everyday and relax in style.
I'm a firm believer that you don't have to go crazy with seasonal decorations. I love Christmastime just as much as everyone else, but I like to see how I can subtly incorporate those seasonal elements in a natural way that doesn't feel too commercial or cheesy. These interiors accomplish just that!
This gorgeous Spanish style home has the most amazing windows! The natural light and stark white walls feel much more cozy with a warm-colored chair and lush greenery in the corner. I love the firewood basket as well for fall—The simple design is just bold enough to make a statement.
I love everything about this room! The burnt orange hues mix perfectly with the fuchsia oriental carpet and the beautifully painted fireplace. I'm a fan of living spaces that have tons of layers, and this room is full of detail. From the furry pillows to the threaded cotton hanging on the mantle, this eclectic space is perfect for fall!
A gorgeous piece in any home, this Midcentury couch adds a moody vibe to this living space. This rich shade of maroon, layered against a plum-colored wall in the background, is perfect for lounging on a gloomy fall day. Dying plants, books strewn about, and unfinished canvases give the room a brooding feel.
Individually, the pieces found in this living room aren't my favorite... But together they work well! The fireplace is the centerpiece of this room, with its beautiful details and dark steel frame, but it's balanced well by the unique light fixture hanging from the ceiling. Wall hangings, especially the tapestry above the fireplace, make this room feel bright and warm.
This is *technically* an entryway, BUT I love the pillows used on this bench! Velvet is having a moment this season, and the ornate design on the accent pillow blends perfectly with the stain of the bench and the cream blanket draped over the side. As for wall art, these gourd + plant illustrations take fall decor to a more chic level!
I'm not sure I could live with these burnt orange walls year round, but I love the use of this color in this case. Using bold paint choices that can easily transition from season to season is a surefire way to make a statement, and picking a color with warm tones will make your living space feel infinitely cozier. Spark visual interest by adding a bright-colored couch, a funky earthy painting, and a natural wood table.
THis living space is rich in texture, pattern, and color! Thick woven pillows, a tapestry on the footrest, and a gorgeous printed rug make the space feel cozy and warm! The single pumpkin placed on the side table between the couch and bookshelf is the perfect hint of fall.
If you need me, I'll be lounging around on my couch with my Trader Joe's Vanilla Pumpkin scented candle burning and laptop in my lap!


Acquired: Signed as a Homegrown Player on May 2, 2015.
Herivaux is a versatile and athletic central midfielder who broke into the Revs first team in 2018 with five appearances and a pair of starts.He made five substitute appearances in 2016 and spent time on loan with USL club San Antonio FC in 2017. He scored his first professional goal in 103rd minute of a 2016 U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round match.
INTERNATIONAL: Capped four times by the Haitian national team, most recently in a 2019/20 Concacaf Nations League qualifying match at Saint Lucia, Herivaux was called in to play for Haiti at the 2015 Concacaf U-20 Championship in January 2015 and made five appearances in the competition, including three starts against El Salvador, Cuba, and Honduras. He was later called in to the Haiti U-23 National Team for the Concacaf Olympic Qualifying Championship in Oct. 2015, appearing in all three of Haiti's games.
PERSONAL: Tri-citizen of US, Haiti and Japan. Herivaux was born in Osaka, Japan, where his father, Pedro, was playing professionally, but grew up in Brookline, Mass. Wears No. 21 to emulate former Revolution and MLS great Shalrie Joseph, who mentored Herivaux after meeting him at age 11.


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Q: TypeError: 'int' object is not callable Modeling in python I am getting the following error in python, and I am not sure why. I am trying to model how meth affects mice.
Here is my code, and the functions that are created in my code:
from scipy import array, linspace
from scipy import integrate
from matplotlib.pyplot import *
def Temp2(z, t, Ta, Te, wexc, yexc, winhib, yinhib, whd, yhd, wexctoinhib, winhibtomdl, whdtospn, yspn, Tt):
    # Dependence of Meth Concentration
    #    dx
    #    -- = -x/Ta
    #    dt
    #
    #    dy
    #    -- = x/Ta - y/Te
    #    dt
    # x = interperitoneal
    # y = blood
    # Ta is the time constant of Meth in the absorbtion
    # Te is the time constant of Meth in elimination
    x = z[0] # Rabbits density
    y = z[1] # Sheep density
    T = z[2]
    D = int(x=1)
    yt = D(Ta/Te -1)**-1 * (e**-t/Ta - e**-t/Te)
    Pexc = (1+tanhx)*[wexc*yt*yexc]
    Pinhib = (1+tanhx)*[winhib*yt*yinhib]
    Phd = (1+tanhx)*[whd*yt*yhd]
    Pmdl = wexctoinghib*Pexc-winhibtomdl*Pinhib
    Pspn = Pmdl + whdtospn*Phd+yspn
    V = array([-x/Ta, x/Ta - y/Te, (Pspn-(T-T0))/Tt])
    return V

def main():
    # set up our initial conditions
    IC0 = 1
    BC0 = 0
    T0 = 37
    z0 = array([IC0, BC0, T0])

    # Parameters
    Ta = 8.25
    Te = 57.5
    wexc = 1.225
    yexc = -0.357
    winhib = 1.335
    yinhib = 1.463
    whd = 0.872
    yhd = -3.69
    wexctoinhib = 7.47
    winhibtomdl = 6.38
    whdtospn = 5.66
    yspn = -3.35
    Tt = 89.2

    # choose the time's we'd like to know the approximate solution
    t = linspace(0., 1., 60)

    # and solve
    xode= integrate.odeint(Temp2, z0, t, args=(Ta, Te,  wexc, yexc, winhib, yinhib, whd, yhd, wexctoinhib, winhibtomdl, whdtospn, yspn, Tt))
    print (xode)
main()

Ignore the #s as they do not relate to what the code is saying. Here is the error I am getting:
yt = D(Ta/Te -1)**-1 * (e**-t/Ta - e**-t/Te)

TypeError: 'int' object is not callable
I am not sure what is wrong, and how I can fix this? Can anyone help me?

A: The issue is here
yt = D(Ta/Te -1)**-1 * (e**-t/Ta - e**-t/Te)

There is no implicit multiplication in python, so when you attempt to do D(Ta/Te - 1) it is being interpreted as a function call rather than D multiplied by what is in the bracket.
Rewrite it like this
yt = D*(Ta/Te -1)**-1 * (e**-t/Ta - e**-t/Te)


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package com.noisepages.nettoyeur.bluetooth;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.io.InputStream;
import java.io.OutputStream;
import java.util.UUID;

import android.bluetooth.BluetoothAdapter;
import android.bluetooth.BluetoothDevice;
import android.bluetooth.BluetoothSocket;
import android.util.Log;

import com.noisepages.nettoyeur.common.RawByteReceiver;

/**
 * This class provides low-level functionality for managing a Bluetooth connection using SPP. It is
 * intended to be used by a class that implements higher-level functionality on top of SPP, such as
 * BluetoothMidiDevice.
 *
 * @author Peter Brinkmann
 */
public class BluetoothSppConnection {

  private static final String TAG = "BluetoothSppManager";
  private static final UUID SPP_UUID = UUID.fromString("00001101-0000-1000-8000-00805F9B34FB"); // UUID
                                                                                // for
                                                                                // SPP;
                                                                                // don't
                                                                                // change
                                                                                // this.

  public static enum State {
    NONE, CONNECTING, CONNECTED
  }

  private final BluetoothAdapter btAdapter;
  private final BluetoothSppObserver sppObserver;
  private final RawByteReceiver sppReceiver;
  private final int bufferSize;
  private volatile State connectionState = State.NONE;
  private ConnectThread connectThread = null;
  private ConnectedThread connectedThread = null;

  /**
   * Constructor.
   *
   * @param observer handling Bluetooth-related events
   * @param receiver handling incoming data from Bluetooth
   * @param bufferSize buffer size for the input stream
   * @throws BluetoothUnavailableException
   * @throws BluetoothDisabledException
   */
  public BluetoothSppConnection(BluetoothSppObserver observer, RawByteReceiver receiver,
      int bufferSize) throws BluetoothUnavailableException, BluetoothDisabledException {
    btAdapter = BluetoothAdapter.getDefaultAdapter();
    if (btAdapter == null) {
      throw new BluetoothUnavailableException();
    }
    if (!btAdapter.isEnabled()) {
      throw new BluetoothDisabledException();
    }
    this.sppObserver = observer;
    this.sppReceiver = receiver;
    this.bufferSize = bufferSize;
  }

  /**
   * @return current connection state
   */
  public State getConnectionState() {
    return connectionState;
  }

  /**
   * Stop all threads and close SPP connection.
   */
  public synchronized void stop() {
    cancelThreads();
    setState(State.NONE);
  }

  /**
   * Connect to a Bluetooth device with the given MAC address, using the standard UUID for SPP.
   *
   * @param addr string representation of MAC address of the Bluetooth device
   * @throws IOException
   */
  public void connect(String addr) throws IOException {
    connect(addr, SPP_UUID);
  }

  /**
   * Connect to a Bluetooth device with the given address and UUID.
   *
   * @param addr string representation of MAC address of the Bluetooth device
   * @param uuid UUID of the Bluetooth device
   * @throws IOException
   */
  public synchronized void connect(String addr, UUID uuid) throws IOException {
    cancelThreads();
    BluetoothDevice device = btAdapter.getRemoteDevice(addr);
    connectThread = new ConnectThread(device, uuid);
    connectThread.start();
    setState(State.CONNECTING);
  }

  /**
   * Write bytes to the output stream of the SPP connection.
   *
   * @param out buffer containing the bytes to be sent to the Bluetooth device
   * @param offset index of first byte to be sent
   * @param count number of bytes to be sent
   * @throws IOException
   */
  public void write(byte[] out, int offset, int count) throws IOException {
    ConnectedThread thread;
    synchronized (this) {
      if (connectionState != State.CONNECTED) {
        throw new BluetoothNotConnectedException();
      }
      thread = connectedThread;
    }
    thread.write(out, offset, count);
  }

  private synchronized void connected(BluetoothSocket socket, BluetoothDevice device)
      throws IOException {
    connectThread = null;
    cancelConnectedThread();
    connectedThread = new ConnectedThread(socket);
    connectedThread.start();
    sppObserver.onDeviceConnected(device);
    setState(State.CONNECTED);
  }

  private void connectionFailed() {
    setState(State.NONE);
    sppObserver.onConnectionFailed();
  }

  private void connectionLost() {
    setState(State.NONE);
    sppObserver.onConnectionLost();
  }

  private void cancelThreads() {
    if (connectThread != null) {
      connectThread.cancel();
      connectThread = null;
    }
    cancelConnectedThread();
  }

  private void cancelConnectedThread() {
    if (connectedThread != null) {
      connectedThread.cancel();
      connectedThread = null;
    }
  }

  private void setState(State state) {
    connectionState = state;
  }

  private class ConnectThread extends Thread {
    private final BluetoothSocket socket;
    private final BluetoothDevice device;

    private ConnectThread(BluetoothDevice device, UUID uuid) throws IOException {
      this.device = device;
      this.socket = device.createRfcommSocketToServiceRecord(uuid);
    }

    @Override
    public void run() {
      try {
        socket.connect();
        connected(socket, device);
      } catch (IOException e1) {
        connectionFailed();
        try {
          socket.close();
        } catch (IOException e2) {
          Log.e(TAG, "Unable to close socket after connection failure", e2);
        }
      }
    }

    private void cancel() {
      try {
        socket.close();
      } catch (IOException e) {
        Log.e(TAG, "Unable to close socket", e);
      }
    }
  }

  private class ConnectedThread extends Thread {
    private final BluetoothSocket socket;
    private final InputStream inStream;
    private final OutputStream outStream;

    private ConnectedThread(BluetoothSocket socket) throws IOException {
      this.socket = socket;
      inStream = socket.getInputStream();
      outStream = socket.getOutputStream();
    }

    @Override
    public void run() {
      byte[] buffer = new byte[bufferSize];
      int nBytes;
      while (true) {
        try {
          nBytes = inStream.read(buffer);
          sppReceiver.onBytesReceived(nBytes, buffer);
        } catch (IOException e) {
          connectionLost();
          break;
        }
      }
    }

    private void write(byte[] buffer, int offset, int count) throws IOException {
      outStream.write(buffer, offset, count);
    }

    private void cancel() {
      try {
        socket.close();
      } catch (IOException e) {
        Log.e(TAG, "Unable to close socket", e);
      }
    }
  }
}


To help provide effective detection and blocking at the perimeter, Deep Discovery Inspector (DDI) can distribute Virtual Analyzer suspicious objects to TippingPoint Security Management System (SMS).
This article will guide you through configuring DDI to share suspicious objects with TippingPoint SMS.
To share the suspicious objects with TippingPoint SMS, from the DDI management console, go to Administration > Integrated Products/Services > Inline Products/Services and select Trend Micro TippingPoint Security Management System (SMS) and provide the information needed.
URL object type can only be supported by SMS 5.0 or higher.
To test the connection between DDI and SMS, click the Test Connection under Server Information.
If the test connection is successful, wait for next synchronization cycle (every 10 minutes) or click Distribute Now then check if the SMS can receive the related suspicious entries via Profile > Reputation Database > Search.
From the search result, take note that the suspicious objects are distributed by Trend Micro DDI.
Make sure the connection between DDI and SMS is allowed and that Port 443 is whitelisted to allow access to SMS if there are any firewall in between.
Check the version and hot fix of the SMS, if the user is using SMS 5.0 with a hot fix, there is a known issue found due to the spec change. However, the suspicious object distribution should still be sucessful.
The known issue was fixed in SMS version 5.0.1.
For more information, check the official document or refer to the DDI Online Help page.


We always take journeys. How many times do we compare things on the journey to everday life? This book teaches us to think and compares nature to life.
I was born in a little town, Mayfield, Kentucky. I was an educator, worked in the church, as well as in the community. I was graduate of Murray State University. A very encouraging motivator, I worked with children in the school system and in the community. I lived by a quote, "If it is to be, then it's up to me." I believed in making a difference no matter what my hands was a part of. I have one brother and one sister and was raised by my mother.


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Dr Samiran Chakraborty talks economics at the Elite Conference
Dr. Samiran Chakraborty, Chief Economist, CITI India
A presentation by Dr Samiran Chakraborty, the chief economist of Citibank in India, at the recent Elite Conference in Mumbai in September was particularly interesting for those of us who eye the Indian economy as full of both potential and numerous day-to-day challenges. Although Dr Chakraborty's excellent presentation was from a high-level view, it is imperative for us to try to relate the data available on flexible packaging and consumption growth to the printing and packaging industry.
At times the continuous capacity creation in the printing and packaging industry which feeds hypercompetition seems to defy the reality on the ground but Dr Chakraborty's presentation indicated that there might be some method in the seeming entrepreneurial madness that surrounds us. On the other hand, key policy issues that he mentioned such as the need for job creation and vocational education are extremely big challenges since 28% of the global workforce in the next 10 years will come from India.
As he said, "The kind of demographic dividend that India currently enjoys happens to a country only once in a lifetime." While his presentation focussed on the need to get from 7% to 9% growth in the next five to ten years, which would bring inflection in the curve, he also warned that the economy could 'stall speed' if the right policy decisions are not made to accelerate it out of the current slowdown. "Inflection is 7 to 9% growth over the next five to ten years. If the right kind of decisions are not taken, we could have a slowing down. The right policy decisions are needed to avoid stall speeds," he said.
Dr Chakraborty in my view made a very balanced assessment of Indian economic growth and his approach is useful in assessing both the likelihood of an upturn and what we need to do in order to make it happen. He prefaced his presentation by talking about the current slowdown, which he indicated is a kind of growing pain brought on by several necessary reform measures such as GST and the formalization of the economy by linking personal data and demonetization. He said that while the economy had been growing at 8%, he did sense a bit of unease in the past year where it went down to 7% and even lower. "From 2004 to 2008, the economy consistently recorded 9% growth and above. How do we get from 7% to 9%? How do we get these 200 basis points of growth back?" he asked.
What drives growth?
As a historical background, Dr. Chakraborty pointed out that from 1975 onwards, the country has consistently outgrown other emerging markets except perhaps China, which it is tracking with about a 10 year lag. China's per capita income is currently 4.5 times that of India's. He pointed out that while China's growth has been largely investment and infrastructure driven, the growth in India has been driven by consumption and services where China lags.
It took India 36 years to move from US$100 to US$ 500 in per capita income. Then 5 years more took us from US$ 500 to US$ 1000 in per capita income. Yet another 5 years took us from US$ 1000 to US$ 1500 in per capita income. This is what can be described as inflection in growth. However, in the past 5 years, we have not achieved the delta of US$500 that we should have.
Dr. Chakraborty explained that the income dynamics of the past 10 to 15 years indicate that not only is total consumption increasing but so is the quality of consumption. The rapid growth of middle class income over the last 10 to 15 years has meant that the middle class has reached 170 to 200 million and in some time will touch the 400 to 500 million people mark.
"Of the four key agents of growth, investment, exports, credit and consumption, in the 2000s all four were firing in India. However, from 2010 onwards only consumption is rising while the other three engines have come down substantially. If India is to get back on the 9% track, we have to get the other three engines firing. On consumption we are doing perfectly well but on the other three we need to improve," he said.
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Global TV rating agency Nielsen, which is being sued by a private TV channel for billions of dollars for allegedly manipulating viewership data.
"The Nielsen Co. said that nearly 15 million viewers Tuesday night were age 55 or over. Meanwhile, the total of viewers aged 18 to 34 was only 1.5 million on the nine networks."
New York Times Co. (NYT)'s outlook for its corporate debt rating has been reduced to "stable" from "positive" by Moody's Investors Service, citing falling print sales and the company's slow progress in reducing debt.
Times Co. may take several years to use its cash to cut debt to a level sufficient for an upgrade, Moody's said. Moody's maintains Times Co.'s corporate rating at B1, or four levels below investment grade.
News-stand sales of US magazines are suffering a precipitous decline.
In Australia, Fairfax Media's newspapers have seen some of the biggest percentage circulation slides since audits began with falls of more than 10% for its flagships The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald.
ABCs: Fairfax print decline May 2012 accelerates.
In the UK, The Guardian was the worst performing title on paid-for sales, which dropped 15.9 per cent to 209,354.
The Manchester Evening News suffered one of the biggest year-on-year falls in circulation among the main regional evening newspapers in England in the first six months of the year.
Trinity Mirror's part paid-for, part free title reported a 13.2% year-on-year fall to 78,894, according to the latest Audit Bureau of Circulations figures.
The adverts are moving from the print media to the internet.
Two-thirds of internet users do not click on any display ads over the course of a month.
Only 16 percent of internet users account for 80 percent of all clicks.
Clickers tend to be younger and less affluent than non-clickers.


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'Family Of Liars' reveals secrets at the core of the Sinclair family
By Gabino Iglesias
E. Lockhart's Family of Liars is a strange prequel to her New York Times bestseller We Were Liars.
The novel takes readers back in time to show them the secrets at the core of the Sinclair family and how some of the major events of We Were Liars were set in motion during the summer of 1987, but the narrative also works perfectly well as a standalone coming-of-age novel about grief, addiction, young love, and learning to navigate the world.
Family of Liars starts with Caroline Lennox Taft Sinclair — Carrie to almost everyone in her life — spending time in her kitchen with the ghost of her dead son Johnny. Johnny is curious about Carrie's past and asks her to tell him stories about the worst things she did when she was young, so Carrie tells him about the summer of 1987, her 17th summer, the summer she first "saw a ghost" and kissed a boy for the first time. As Carrie retells the events of that summer in Beechwood Island, a private island owned by her father and uncle, she reveals the dark secrets and deep flaws that exist at the heart of her seemingly perfect family.
Lockhart is a great storyteller with a knack for developing complex characters that feel deeply human. While this would be merely a strength in a different story, in Family of Liars it becomes the element that makes readers develop empathy for the characters and care about what happens. This is crucial because the Sinclair family isn't the kind of family most readers immediately feel a connection with. The Sinclairs inhabit a world that seems at times untouched by reality. They own an island with a housekeeper from Belarus, a groundskeeper, a boat, and a young au pair from Poland. They hold parties with decadent food and family games, the girls all go to expensive boarding schools, and they have dogs with names like Wharton and Reepicheep.
However, none of that keeps the darkness from creeping into their lives, especially for Carrie; her parents make her get surgery to fix her bite and weak jaw, her little sister Rosemary drowned when she was only 10, and then she got hooked on codeine pills — which she needed when her jaw surgery got infected — and eventually sleeping pills, which she stole from her father. The list of hidden truths and peccadilloes, as well as Carrie's endless grief-turned-haunting following the death of Rosemary, make her an engaging, unforgettable character whose voice is strong enough to carry the entire narrative.
Besides superb character development, there is a dark, supernatural angle that makes this an interesting novel with unexpected twists. The presence of this element, and the strength of Carrie's voice, becomes apparent early on as she spends time talking with the ghost of her dead son in the middle of the night:
"I let him drink whiskey because he's dead anyway. How's it going to hurt him? But often he wants hot cocoa instead. The ghost of Johnny likes to sit on the counter, banging his bare feet against the lower cabinets. He takes out the old Scrabble tiles and idly makes phrases on the countertop while we talk."
Throughout the novel, which is what Carrie is telling her dead son, she holds conversations and cuddles with Rosemary's ghost. However, it never feels like a creepy, supernatural event. Instead, the interactions, which inject into the story a healthy dose of magical realism, feel natural and full of sisterly love.
Another unexpected element that makes Family of Liars unique in terms of voice is Lockhart's tendency to suddenly switch from prose to poetry when you least expect it. Using line breaks and spacing, there are poems sprinkled throughout the novel, and they almost always come at times when something memorable or important is happening or just happened. This forces the reader to pay attention and read things differently. Carrie's thoughts after her first kiss are a perfect example:
"I have never been kissed before. It's like
diving into cold water, like
eating a raspberry, like
listening to a flute, and it's like
none of those things."
For readers familiar with We Were Liars, this novel will be like going back in time to revisit a place they know a lot about it. However, reading the first novel is not necessary and there are a few times in which Carrie talks about the mayhem that came later in life, like when she started taking sleeping pills on top of her codeine pills: "I do not know yet that it will take me some years and two stays in rehabilitation clinics to stop taking pills." Or that she'll develop a drinking problem. Or that she'll drop out of college because of her addiction.
Family of Liars is an atmospheric story that will welcome new and seasoned readers to the Sinclair family and show them that death, grief, mysteries, jealousy, and heartbreak that can hide at the core of wealth, beauty, and good intentions.
Gabino Iglesias is an author, book reviewer and professor living in Austin, Texas. Find him on Twitter at @Gabino_Iglesias.
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