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Unabridged Live Review: My Chemical Romance @ The Honda Civic Tour / September 13, 2011 / Cuyahoga Falls, OH
"Now, this could be the last of all the rides we take. So, hold on tight and don't look back."
My last show of the Honda Civic Tour. The finality of that weighed on me as I drove the 5 hours to the Cleveland area. From recent interviews, I had suspected it could be a while before we get to see MCR live again; so, I was armed to savor every moment my favorite band offered me at Blossom Music Center on September 13.
My friend and I arrived at about the same time MCR's bus pulled in, and we were able to hear a few slices of their soundcheck from the outside gates as we waited to go in. While waiting, we met the girl who was doing the tour report for Buzznet, and she snapped a picture of yours truly and other dressed-up MCR fans for the review (far left).
Once inside, my friend and I found our seat. After Matt & Kim, we obnoxiously stood up and started to do stretches, caring very little how crazy we may have looked to those around us.
Fortunately, "those around us" were great company in which to be. Next to us were two girls wearing My Chemical Romance shirts, and in front of us were several others dressed similarly. Hell, even the drunk lady who showed up halfway through their set was excitedly slurring to my friend about how much she loved "that Parade song." Before we had gone in, I had heard a guy grumble, "Man, I'm not liking how many MCR shirts I'm seeing." Too bad for you, sir. But, wonderful for us!
It was as if the crowds from the first HCT stop I attended to this one had been stair-stepping up in their concentration of MCR fans. Noblesville had had more MCR fans than Cincinnati, and Cleveland's number of MCR fans in the crowd seemed much denser than the previous two.
From the second they came out to "Na Na Na..." through the entire set, people were very much into it. Especially during "Teenagers." Before these shows, I had never realized how much of a far-reaching single "Teenagers" was. Every time, it seemed to be the song that got the biggest reaction. Still, "S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W," a far less well known song also made an impact.
They thanked a couple friends who were in attendance and sang Happy Birthday to Jason Pettigrew of Alternative Press, adding a unique flair to the show and showing just how appreciative they are of their supporters and friends.
At the previous shows, my friend and I had stood on Ray's side of the stage, and for this one were on Frank's. I realized, as I watched from the new angle, that I and others have been very lucky that Frank's guitar straps have always held up. During "Helena" and the set's other ...Revenge bits especially, Frank stood out, thrashing and spinning with his guitar in a way that could get dangerous if the thin strap holding his instrument to him had happened to break.
The large, wooden pavilion heated up fast with the energy of MCR's set. As I felt sweat starting to drip down my own face, Gerard slipped off his jacket, confirming that it must have been hot in there. Cool-downs during "The Kids From Yesterday," "The Only Hope for Me is You," and--finally--"Cancer" were very much welcome.
It was really the perfect way to end the three-show run I had done on the tour: Surrounded by my fellow fans, covered in sweat, grinning like a fool and gulping for air as cell phones and lighters of thousands lit the Cleveland night.
The hardest part of this is leaving you...
Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)
I'm Not Okay (I Promise)
The Only Hope for Me Is You
The Kids from Yesterday
Give 'Em Hell, Kid
S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W
Welcome to the Black Parade
After MCR's set, my friend and I were fortunate enough to be able to talk to the guys briefly and "to...say goodbye, for a little while."
Frank was the first to come out to meet us both with a welcoming hug. "I see the boots are still going strong," he had said in greeting with a grin as he glanced at my shoes. I told him in amazement that he remembered my boots in the first place that they almost didn't survive a previous show I went to and that they may have to go into retirement soon.
I was a little overwhelmed meeting them this time because they all greeted me with a hug, something I have never once experienced from them.
I thought back to my 17-year-old self at a sit-down meet-and-greet. I had blurted, after telling Gerard how much his lyrics had helped me, "C-could I have a hug?" only to be shot down by both him and Big Worm. "You can have a high five, though?" he had then offered. I willingly took that, but I had been mortified by my brashness ever since.
And now, without asking, he--the second to come out after Frank--had opened his poncho-draped arms to hug me when I waved to him. I felt the crimson blush of my inner 17-year-old fade. Sweet redemption!
Ray and Mikey came up next, both following Frank's and Gerard's lead to hug me.
Needless to say, I was a little disoriented from the swirl of Chemical Hug-receiving. A lot of what I had planned to say flew straight from my brain and landed in a mushy puddle somewhere near my boots.
Frank didn't allow anything to become awkward, though, as he stood with my friend and me while the rest of the guys went off to sign a poster a few feet away. We talked about everything ranging from Taco Bell ("I love their Cinnamon Twists. I get into fights with people at Taco Bell. They wont give me them instead of nachos. I've thought about writing to "Mr. Taco Bell..."), "S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W" and how he doesn't know how the crowd reacts to it because he can't look up (we reassured him that we love it), "Skylines and Turnstiles" in Detroit, and what the guys may be doing after the tour.
He seemed so bashful as we told them how proud we are of them and he said, "You girls are too much" and hugged us again. It's hard not to compliment them endlessly, though. Especially after one has just seen them play.
Frank had to be pried away to go sign the posters the rest of the guys had just finished with, and the others came back. Gerard talked to me briefly and thanked me for "catalogue-ing" things for them. He had said, "Frank keeps a lot of that stuff, but you really help out, too," which amazed me: that he even knew something I do.
When Ray came back by, he gave me a high five (a very high one, at that. He's quite tall) and told me, "See you next year!" I told him, "I'll be here. I'm not going anywhere."
Mikey didn't say much, but he was kind enough to hug us "hello" and "goodbye" and to tell us to "be safe home" before they all hugged us one last time and departed.
The thing that always amazes me about MCR is how thankful they are. They thanked US for coming out to their shows. As if it's a chore. We, of course, thanked them back. Several times.
There's really nothing in the world I'm more thankful for than MCR. They have brought so much to my life and have taught me so many things over the years. They've given me something so powerful to believe in and to pass on. To see them live and to get to talk to them in person is an absolute blessing.
Read the official Buzznet/MCR Tour Report.
Artist: My Chemical Romance Classic Reviews
It's really amazing the way reading this feels like seeing not only MCR's journey, but yours too - and that's something I think any fan can identify with. This is beautiful.
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We are reshaping Croydon Council to deliver our bold new Corporate Plan and to capture all of the opportunities growth and investment are bringing to the Borough. Our Commissioning and Procurement division is at the heart of this transformation and we are investing heavily in staff and resources.
As Head of Children & Adults Placement & Brokerage, you will lead and develop excellent micro commissioning of services for children and adults, ensuring the development and delivery of appropriate and value for money packages of care. You will lead the establishment and ongoing management of a key commissioning service for the Council, which has a strong interface into Children and Adults Services. .
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Lead and manage the service, developing excellent micro-commissioning, ensuring the provision of high quality services at the appropriate cost.
Develop strong relationships with relevant departments, divisions and services, ensuring alignment of services to corporate priorities and frameworks.
Our integration agenda is well advanced; you will play an important role in securing successful integration outcomes, as well as supporting One Croydon, our ground breaking and award winning alliance of health and social care providers and commissioners.
As Head of Children & Adults Placement & Brokerage, you will ultimately be responsible for shaping, commissioning and procuring services that are fit for the future to support all of our residents. Our services will be multi-disciplinary, provided to meet local community needs, build resilience and provide seamless care.
Croydon is a naturally ambitious council – so we're looking for inspirational leaders who share our passion.
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Vehicles are set to become increasingly connected in the coming years and generate billions of dollars as a consumer spending platform.
Over the next six years, infotainment services will lead the connected vehicle market in data usage and overall vehicle connectivity will increase, according to a new study by Juniper Research.
By 2022, half (50%) of consumer vehicles in use will have at least one connected feature, according to the study.
Connected features could come in the form of vehicles communicating with other vehicles and surrounding city infrastructures or connect services inside vehicles for driver and passenger use.
In the short-term, most data usage from connected vehicles is expected to come from infotainment services, such as streaming music or downloading maps content for navigation, according to Juniper.
By 2022, data usage from connected car services in North America will reach almost 3,000 petabytes, or about the storage size of more than 90 million standard smartphones.
Connected car services are expected to generate more than $18 billion by the end of this year and more than $49 billion in 2022, according to Juniper. More than a third (39%) of that will come from North America.
However, consumers are expected to spend twice as much on commerce platforms in connected cars. By 2022, Juniper expects consumers to spend more than $100 billion on connected car commerce platforms.
By 2022, more than 35 million non-commercial vehicles will be able to communicate with other vehicles on the road. Fewer than 150,000 are expected to have that capability by the end of this year, according to Juniper.
Examples of vehicle-to-vehicle communication features include emergency braking, collision alerts and various aspects of autonomous vehicle systems.
Juniper defines connected cars as vehicles equipped with devices that allow machine-to-machine communication or machine-to-human interaction.


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When Complications Arise, Honesty Is the Best Policy
By Jerome W. Bettman Sr., MD
Argus, May, 1992
When, despite your best efforts, a complication of surgery occurs, it is in your best interest-as well as the patient's-to tell the patient what has happened as soon as possible. Be honest. Never try to obscure the fact that a complication has occurred. Tell the patient that you will do everything in your power to help. Reassure the patient that you will ensure that he or she receives the best possible care and will not be abandoned.
If, during the informed consent process the patient was told that the results could not be guaranteed, it will be easier to explain that this case most likely fell into that group of complications that were discussed preoperatively. It does little good to blame yourself or the patient for the complication. Even if the patient might have been at fault, this generally will not be accepted as a justification.
The most difficult medicolegal cases to defend are those in which the surgeon was not forthright with the patient or did not seem sympathetic or concerned. It is amazing what difficult situations patients will accept gracefully if they have been treated with kindness and sympathy, and if they have been properly informed at every stage of the procedure, from the first visit through the postoperative period. Otherwise, the surprised, angry patient will be more likely to seek an attorney.
A case in point involves a 23-year-old auto mechanic who sustained a foreign body injury to one eye while hammering out a fender. The surgeon warned the patient that the foreign body had caused significant and irreparable damage upon entering the eye and that there would be further trauma to the eye during removal of the fragment. Unfortunately, the metal did not respond to a magnet and had to be removed with forceps, which caused a vitreal hemorrhage. Glaucoma ensued, and the patient eventually lost the eye.
The ophthalmologist averted a potential lawsuit by reminding the patient that they had previously discussed the possibility of serious complications. In explaining that everything possible had been done to save the eye, the ophthalmologist expressed sympathy and concern regarding the poor outcome. He assured the patient that he would continue to carefully supervise care of the remaining eye.
In some cases, you may want to suggest bringing in a consultant ophthalmologist. Do so early in the case. Tell the patient that because you are familiar with the skills, training and experience of the various ophthalmologists, you know who can be the most helpful. A complicated situation can be further complicated by a poor consultant.
Always adhere to these risk management principles:
Be certain to convey the proper information to the patient in a clear and understandable manner so he or she can give meaningful consent to surgery. This is essential.
Discuss the complication and its effects honestly. Never obfuscate.
Be sympathetic and kind.
Reassure the patient that you will continue to provide the best care possible.
Suggest a consultant ophthalmologist if the patient wishes to see one.
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Birthdays are an annual celebration, the ideal time to look back on the previous year, but also a person's life. Birthday celebrations include reminiscing with old friends, setting goals for the upcoming months, and in many cultures, the giving of birthday gifts. No matter what goes into the festivities, a birthday party is that one time of year when the honoree can truly indulge in a day set aside just for them.
Birthdays can commemorate a rite of passage. In many countries, a person is considered an adult based on their age, with their birth date being the indicator of the milestone. In the United States, being 21 years old signifies the right to legally drink alcohol, an activity that should involve a certain level of responsibility. Birthday gift ideas will change, and evolve over time, depending on the recipient's age. Think of birthday gifts as an opportunity to take your loved one to the next level, and honor the past while celebrating future possibilities.


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Q: Close temporary workbook I picked up this code from the web. It merges several Excel files to single file (each in separate sheets).
The files the DATA is imported from don't automatically close. This means that I need to manually close 8-10 files and "Do not Save" them, and that takes lots of time. What is the missing code?
Option Explicit
Sub CombineExcelFiles()
    Dim FilesToOpen
    Dim x As Integer
    Dim wkbAll As Workbook
    Dim wkbTemp As Workbook
    Dim sDelimiter As String

On Error GoTo ErrHandler
    Application.ScreenUpdating = False

sDelimiter = "|"

FilesToOpen = Application.GetOpenFilename _
  (FileFilter:="Excel Files (*.*xl*), *.*xl*", _
  MultiSelect:=True, Title:="Excel Files to Open")

If TypeName(FilesToOpen) = "Boolean" Then
    MsgBox "No Files were selected"
    GoTo ExitHandler
End If

x = 1
Set wkbTemp = Workbooks.Open(Filename:=FilesToOpen(x))
wkbTemp.Sheets(1).Copy
Set wkbAll = ActiveWorkbook
wkbTemp.Close (False)
wkbAll.Worksheets(x).Columns("A:A").TextToColumns _
  Destination:=Range("A1"), DataType:=xlDelimited, _
  TextQualifier:=xlDoubleQuote, _
  ConsecutiveDelimiter:=False, _
  Tab:=False, Semicolon:=False, _
  Comma:=False, Space:=False, _
  Other:=True, OtherChar:="|"
x = x + 1

While x <= UBound(FilesToOpen)
    Set wkbTemp = Workbooks.Open(Filename:=FilesToOpen(x))
    With wkbAll
        wkbTemp.Sheets(1).Move After:=.Sheets(.Sheets.Count)
        .Worksheets(x).Columns("A:A").TextToColumns _
          Destination:=Range("A1"), DataType:=xlDelimited, _
          TextQualifier:=xlDoubleQuote, _
          ConsecutiveDelimiter:=False, _
          Tab:=False, Semicolon:=False, _
          Comma:=False, Space:=False, _
          Other:=True, OtherChar:=sDelimiter
    End With
    x = x + 1
Wend

ExitHandler:
Application.ScreenUpdating = True
Set wkbAll = Nothing
Set wkbTemp = Nothing
Exit Sub

ErrHandler:
MsgBox Err.Description
Resume ExitHandler
End Sub

A: wkbTemp.Close False should close the workbook without saving it.
But another question is why do you process the first file outside the While loop? I see no reason for this. Therefore we can shorten that code to:
Option Explicit
Public Sub CombineExcelFiles()
    Dim FilesToOpen
    Dim x As Integer
    Dim wkbAll As Workbook
    Dim wkbTemp As Workbook
    Dim sDelimiter As String

    On Error GoTo ErrHandler
    Application.ScreenUpdating = False

    sDelimiter = "|"

    FilesToOpen = Application.GetOpenFilename _
      (FileFilter:="Excel Files (*.*xl*), *.*xl*", _
      MultiSelect:=True, Title:="Excel Files to Open")

    If TypeName(FilesToOpen) = "Boolean" Then
        MsgBox "No Files were selected"
        GoTo ExitHandler
    End If

    x = 1
    Set wkbAll = ActiveWorkbook

    While x <= UBound(FilesToOpen)
        Set wkbTemp = Workbooks.Open(Filename:=FilesToOpen(x))
        With wkbAll
            wkbTemp.Sheets(1).Move After:=.Sheets(.Sheets.Count)
            wkbTemp.Close False
            .Worksheets(x).Columns("A:A").TextToColumns _
              Destination:=Range("A1"), DataType:=xlDelimited, _
              TextQualifier:=xlDoubleQuote, _
              ConsecutiveDelimiter:=False, _
              Tab:=False, Semicolon:=False, _
              Comma:=False, Space:=False, _
              Other:=True, OtherChar:=sDelimiter
        End With
        x = x + 1
    Wend

ExitHandler:
    Application.ScreenUpdating = True
    Set wkbAll = Nothing
    Set wkbTemp = Nothing
    Exit Sub

ErrHandler:
    MsgBox Err.Description
    Resume ExitHandler
End Sub

Some Important Notes

*

*I recommend to avoid ActiveWorkbook if possible because it is not a defined workbook but any workbook that is active at just this moment. Also note that there is a difference between ActiveWorkbook and ThisWorkbook (which is a defined workbook. It is the workbook the code runs at this point).*

*Another thing is that .Worksheets(x) can be, but not necessarily must be the actually moved worksheet. I would say because you move the new sheet after the last sheet you also need to access the last sheet here: .Worksheets(.Worksheets.Count).

*Also there is a difference between using Sheets and Worksheets. The Sheets collection contains worksheets but also charts etc, but the Worksheets collection only contains worksheets. Therefore you should decide which one is correct, I recommend always to use Worksheets unless you really need Sheets.

*And I see no need for setting the variables to nothing.
Set wkbAll = Nothing
Set wkbTemp = Nothing

If I'm not totally wrong then Excel does this automatically when the procedure ends.

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Asana, the team productivity software that's raised $38.2 million from high-profile investors like Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz, just got called out on Twitter for its lack of diversity. Asana CEO Dustin Moskovitz (pictured above) was quick to respond and he handled it well. In fact, he says Asana is actively working to create a more diverse workforce.
. @moskov major fan of your software. but your site show 140 Engineers & only 1 visible African American. What are you doing to change that?
BlackGuyCoding is referring to Asana's team page, which shows very few black employees. Moskovitz replied that "there are actually 2 African American's on that page, fwiw (and that's the whole company, not just engs)." Moskovitz also mentioned that Asana currently has an aggressive offer out to a potential diversity lead who is both black and female. Asana is also working with Paradigm, the startup that both Pinterest and Slack are using to foster diversity, and its CEO Joelle Emerson.
Moskovitz's awareness of its lack of diversity and willingness to talk about it is refreshing. And it's nice to see that Asana was already actively working to address those issues, even before anyone said anything to the company.


The American 'watchdog' of the alcohol industry the Marin Institute has published a new report about the health claims of alcohol producers. The report concludes that despite all the well known negative consequences of drinking alcohol, both to society as well as individuals, marketing efforts are still being made to send the message that drinkers can actually gain nutritional benefits from consuming a potentially deadly product. The report calls this practice irresponsible corporate behavior that should be stopped and also draws attention to the failing systems of self-regulation and legal regulation that allows it.
Besides giving dazzling flagrant examples of alcohol advertisements that portray the products as healthy the report also discusses why the American government in this instance clearly fails to protect consumers. The Marin Institute recommends that the regulation of alcohol should no longer be the responsibility of the federal Department of the Treasury office, which is mainly concerned with collecting taxes. Instead alcohol regulation should be controlled by the Food and Drug Administration, which also handles jurisdiction over tobacco products.
Furthermore the institute calls for more resources for monitoring marketing practices by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which oversees all advertising practices. Currently the FTC is not equipped to comprehensively monitor ads and products. Additionally the report says that Congress needs to have more authority in the issue and 'state alcohol beverage control agencies as well as state attorney general offices should be given more political backing and resources to go after scrupulous companies for deceptive practices'.


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Q: Background image on top (Using CSS) I have this image that I want to display on top of my product images when you HOVER on them.

This is what i'm using:
.centerBoxContentsFeatured img:hover {
    background-image:url('http://i47.tinypic.com/vz2oj.gif');
    }

It does work but it's being display behind the product image instead of on top of it. I tried absolute positioning and z-index but nothing seems to work.
http://www.pazzle.co.uk - trying to apply on the images on the main page. <<
EDIT:
#featuredProducts.centerBoxWrapper {
   position: relative;
   }
#featuredProducts.centerBoxWrapper:hover:before {
    content: '';
    width: 187px;
    height: 179px;;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    background-image:url('http://i47.tinypic.com/vz2oj.gif');
}

A: a {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
}
a:hover:before {
    content: '';
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    background-image:url('http://i47.tinypic.com/vz2oj.gif');
}

Demo
Use a pseudo element.

A: It's doing exactly what it's supposed to do. It's a background, so it will appear behind the container's content.
What you have to do here is to overlay a div over the image you're hovering.
I think this is possible a with a pure CSS solution, but it might be easier with some JavaScript.
See this question: on hover overlay image in CSS


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For the third straight year, our President Scott Horn has been named among the top 5 advisors in Arizona by Barron's magazine. For the second consecutive year, Scott was named as the highest ranking advisor in Arizona employed by an Independent Registered Investment Advisor.
Third party rankings and recognition from ratings services are no guarantee of future investment success. Working with a highly rated adviser does not ensure that a client will experience a higher level of performance or results. Rankings should not be considered an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client's evaluation. Rankings are based on data provided by over 4,000 advisors. Factors included in the rankings: assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work.
TFO Phoenix is excited to announce that we have been recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work" by the Phoenix Business Journal for the third consecutive year! TFO Phoenix was one of only a handful of companies in the wealth management industry to be named to the list.
We are honored to be recognized once again for our commitment to providing a challenging, rewarding, and most importantly, fun environment for our team members. We believe creating an enjoyable work environment for our employees allows them to give their best efforts each day to help our clients connect wealth and purpose.
For the second consecutive year, TFO Phoenix's President Scott Horn was named among the top 5 advisors in Arizona by Barron's Magazine. Scott is once again the highest ranked advisor in Arizona employed by an Independent Registered Investment Advisor. Barron's listing of top financial advisors by state appeared in the March 5, 2016 issue.
TFO Phoenix was recently recognized for the second consecutive year by the Phoenix Business Journal as one of the "Best Places to Work" in 2015. TFO Phoenix was one of only a handful of companies in the wealth management industry to be named to the list.
We continuously strive to foster an intellectually stimulating, rewarding and, most importantly, fun environment for our employees. We are honored to be recognized for our positive work environment and are committed to retaining it. We strongly believe that by nurturing dedicated and enthusiastic employees, they will give their best efforts every day to help our clients and exceed their expectations.
Scott Horn, TFO Phoenix's President, was ranked as the #2 Financial Advisor in Arizona by Barron's Magazine. In addition, Scott was the highest-ranked advisor in Arizona employed by an independent Registered Investment Advisor. Barron's listing of top financial advisors by state appeared in the February 21, 2015 issue.
TFO Phoenix was recently recognized by the Phoenix Business Journal as one of the "Best Places To Work" in 2014. TFO Phoenix was one of only a handful of companies in the wealth management industry to be named to this list.
We continuously strive to foster an intellectually stimulating, rewarding and, most importantly, fun environment for our employees. We are honored to be recognized for our positive work environment and are committed to retaining it. We believe happy employees make for happy clients.
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What is a wholesaler? In a nutshell, it is a company that buys (usually directly) from a manufacturer in large quantities at a discount, then pieces out the product into smaller quantities that are then sold for a higher price. The usual chain of product goes: Manufacturer > Wholesaler > Retailer > Customer. Services provided by wholesalers involve both manufacturers and retailers. Producers, once the product is manufactured, begin incurring storage costs as well as logistical issues involved with keeping product onsite. Wholesalers usually pay transportation costs, as well as reducing costs involved with producer storage by removing manufactured product to a warehouser's own utilities, providing financial benefits as well. These costs incurred by a warehouser can be spread among many more products than a retailer or producer, thereby reducing the per-item cost to a retailer.
A warehouser also takes the burden off the producer for possible detrimental stockpiling of goods, as the warehouser often has agreements to purchase certain quantities in exchange for reduced product costs, reassuring the manufacturer that there will be a market for certain production levels and allowing manufacture at the most efficient levels possible. There are three different general classifications of wholesalers, defined by criteria such as whether the wholesaler is independently owned or owned by a producer, whether the wholesaler takes title to the products they handle, or lastly by range of services, the most relevant of which known as Merchant Wholesale will be the primary topic in this article. "Merchant wholesalers take title [ownership] to product they deal in, assume risk and buy and resell products to other wholesalers, to retailers, or to other business customers" (Ferrell & Pride, 2003). This is further broken down into Full-service wholesalers and Limited-service wholesalers. Full-service wholesalers include General-merchandise, Limited-line and Specialty-line classifications.
General-merchandise wholesalers carry a wide variety of products, but do not specialize within product lines. Limited-line carry fewer products, but with more specialization in the few product types they deal in. Grocery wholesalers fall under this category. Specialty-line wholesalers deal in very few products but with high specialization in their chosen product line(s), such as only dealing in pharmaceuticals. Full-service wholesalers provide the widest range of services, such as quantity breakdowns, financial assistance and credit, marketing services and product availability. Full-service wholesalers usually earn a higher profit margin than other wholesalers, but operating expenses are much higher as well. Limited service wholesalers specialize in fewer functions than Full-service wholesalers, generally allowing the producer or the customer to provide most functions. These wholesalers include Cash-and-carry companies, Trucking companies, Drop-shippers or Mail-order firms. Limited service wholesalers take title to products but usually do not provide many of the services a Full-service wholesaler does, like marketing, retailer site selection or personnel training. Due to the limited nature of their services, they have lower operating costs but are also limited to lower profit margins as well.
Wholesalers, in order to keep their operating expenses down, often deal only with companies or with clients able to meet minimum orders, whether monetary or by item count. This can make things difficult on a small business or sole proprietorship looking to reduce cost-of-goods-sold. However, there are many wholesalers or wholesaler-like companies that cater to smaller-volume customers. This is where companies like Costco or Wal-mart's Sam's Club come in--as Costco and Sam's Club are not technically wholesalers, but direct-retailers with lower operating costs, buying in smaller bulk volumes from a company that uses this business plan is often a viable compromise between the lower rates but logistical issues of a standard wholesaler, and the lower profit margins of buying from a retailer, and may make all the difference to a small company operating on a shoestring. © 2005, Wholesale Pages UK. All rights reserved.


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Insecticides are very affordable, but most over-the-counter brands are lacking in strength. Commercial insecticides are much stronger than insecticides, purchased from a big box store. The federal government restricts the use of commercial pesticides and insecticides, because they contain some very harmful ingredients. All extermination companies must be licensed to handle these types of products and so do all of their technicians. This is to ensure the government that these products are being handled and applied appropriately.
Due to the ever-increasing cost of professional extermination services, many consumers will choose to go the DIY route. While, this is a great option, you must remember that sometimes it is just effective. One of the first things that you will need to do before initiating treatment is housecleaning. You should grab a couple of large plastic garbage bags from the cupboard and fill it with your bed linen and clothing. If you reside in a city that has a subtropical climate, you may be able to use this to your advantage.
Instead of tossing the items in the washer, you can seal them in the bag and place them outside in the direct sunlight. Of course, the temperature inside the bag will need to reach at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit, in order for this process to work effectively. If the outdoor temperature is in the mid 80's, then you can sit the bags outside for at least 30 minutes, just to give the temperature inside the bags enough time to reach the maximum level.
After you remove your bed linen, clothing, and stuffed animals, you should vacuum the home from one end to the other. Be sure to vacuum underneath of the furniture, around baseboard, and inside of drawers and closets. You want to be sure to capture as many bedbugs and eggs as possible to prevent the infestation from worsening. Once you complete this step, you can begin applying the pesticide, but make sure the windows are open for adequate ventilation.
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Heliopolis (Greek, "City of the Sun"), On in Coptic and Lunu ("Pillar") in the Old Egyptian Language, was the Capital of the 13th Lower Egyptian Nome (a Province). The City was the most important Center of Science in Antiquity.
Heliopolis is now part of Cairo and completely destroyed. The only thing that is left is a lonely Obelisk, the Carrier of the famous Bnbn Stone, the Stone of Destiny.
The city was a Center of Astronomy, Geometry, Medicine, History, Mythology and Philosophy as reflected in the title of its High Priest, "Chief of Observers" or "Greatest of Seers".
The Priests of Heliopolis were also responsible for the Calendars and therefore the "Keepers of Time".
The city was largely destroyed in the Persian invasion of 525 BC. After the destruction of Heliopolis the Library and its Priests were moved to Alexandria, the new capital.
Heliopolis was the seat of the Sun-God Atum-Ra who was worshipped in the primary temple, which was known by the names Per-Aat ("Great House") and Per-Atum ("House of Atum").
Heliopolis was one of the most famous centers of knowledge in antiquity. It was visited by Solon, Plato's teacher, Pythagoras, Herodotus, Thales, Democritus, Opheus, Homer, Jesus and his parents and many other Very Important Persons from all over the World.
Herodotus, the Historian, states that the Priests of Heliopolis, were the first to discover the Solar Year. Plato wrote that the Priests of Egypt had observed the stars for more than 10.000 years. They preserved the knowledge of the Sphinx created in the Age of the Lion thousands of years before the Ascension of the first Pharaoh and the Great Deluge.
Plato also wrote about Atlantis. This knowledge was given to Solon when he visited Heliopolis. About 9,000 years before the birth of Solon, the priests said, Atlantis was a rich island whose powerful princes conquered many of the lands of the Mediterranean. The Atlantians eventually became wicked and impious, and their island was swallowed up by the sea as a result of earthquakes.
On also played an important role in the Old and the New Bible. Joseph married a daughter of a Priest (Potipherah) of On (Genesis (41:45)). The Jewish Exodus started at On and Mary and Joseph took their little Child Jesus to Heliopolis for safekeeping when they were fleeing the soldiers of Herod, King of Israel.
The most important temple in Heliopolis was the "Mansion of the Benben", also known as the "Mansion of the Phoenix". In the middle of the Temple in an open courtyard, stood an Obelisk, on top of which sat the "Benben Stone". The Benben stone looked like a small Pyramid.
The Benben Stone was seen as the solidified Seed of Atum, the Stone of Creation. It was on this stone that the Phoenix or Benu Bird would return every 12.594 years and place its new Egg. At that moment a new Era of Mankind was started. The Benu Bird came from the 'Isle of Fire', the mythical place where the gods were born.
The Benben Stone could be the same stone as Jacob slept on in Genesis 28:11 (Jacob's Pillar) because there is some historical evidence that Abraham was an Egyptian Pharaoh named Djehuty or Djehutymes, Son of Thoth. This explains the important positions of Joseph and Moses.
Another important Artefact of Heliopolis was the sacred Ished (Persea) Tree, The Tree of Life, the Seat of the Benu Bird. The Tree was protected by the great Cat, a Symbol of Ra.
Ancient Egyptian ritual required the names of each pharaoh to be inscribed on the leaves of this tree during the coronation ceremony. The fruit of the Tree of Life gave Eternal Life and the Knowledge of the Cycles.
The Myths and Symbols that were used in Heliopolis are related to the Cycle of Life and the Divine Fractal. The Phoenix represents just like the Ouroboros and the Masturbating Bisexual God Atum the Creator who has Created Itself. The Tree of Life shows the fractal pattern that repeats itself when Atum enfolds itself on many levels of existence.
The Benben Stone is something different. The Benben Stone or the Stone of Destiny was a highly wanted physical attribute. Many Kings and Dictators (Hitler) spend a lot of time and money to acquire it.
According to many legends the Stone enlightened the person who was in its surroundings and produced a tremendous power. The Stone was also highly violent and distorting. It was impossible to be close to the Stone without the protection of magical rituals performed by the Priests.
In Egypt the Stone was put into the King's Chamber of the Pyramid of Gizeh for an initiation ceremony that transformed the Pharaoh into a Living God.
During the Reign of Pharaoh Akhenaton something went wrong. Akhenaton experimented with the Benben Stone and became Addicted to it. This resulted in many physical deformities and mystical "hallucinations". Because of this all Akhenaton started a new Monotheistic Religion based on Atum.
The Priests of Ammon revolted and Moses and Akhenaton had to leave Egypt with many followers (The Jews), carrying the Benben Stone with them. The Stone was put into the Arc of the Covenant and helped the Jews to destroy Jericho.
The destruction of Jericho by an Earthquake could explain the Destructive and Transformative Powers of the Stone. Humans are highly influenced by Strong Electro-Magnetic (E/M) Fields. E/M-field produce hallucinations and Influence the Chemistry of the Body.
Upon the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians under Nebuchadnezzar, (2 Maccabees 2: 4-8) Jeremiah takes the Ark, the Tabernacle and the Stone and hides them in a cave on Mount Nebo.
From the times of Jeremiah the whereabouts of the Stone are not clear. Irish legends tell us that the Stone of Destiny was transported to Ireland (Tara) and ended up in the Hands of the English Kings. It is very clear that the Stone which now resides in Scotland is not a powerful stone.
Another Story is about the famous Knights Templar who dug up the Arc in 1127 and took it by ship to Italy. The following year, it was transported to a monastery in France, while its permanent home Chartres Cathedral was being prepared.
It next passed into the hands of the Cathars, due to a security risk, and they took it to a remote fortress in the Pyrenees Mountains. After escaping a nine month siege, it was then transported to Spain and resides in a cave close to Lourdes.
The Ethiopians claim that the Arc of the Covenant and the Ben Ben Stone were transported to Axum during the Reign of King Salomo by his Sun Menelik. Menelik is the Sun of King Salomo and the Queen of Sheba.
Why is the Benben Stone so Important?
When the World was almost Destroyed by the Great Deluge the Survivors detected the Cause of the Cataclysm.
The Deluge was part of a Cyclic Pattern that repeated itself every 12.594 years (half of a the Precession Cycle). They created Myths hoping this Knowledge would survive the coming 12.594 years. The Myth of the Phoenix that came from the Land of Fire was an Important Story. The Phoenix landed on the Benben Stone in Heliopolis.
They did not only create Myths they also deviced Instruments to Balance the E/M-Field of Earth to prevent the giant Earthquakes to happen again. This instrument, a huge Crystal, the Benben Stone, was put into a Pyramid at the Right Place on Earth. Comparable Devices were created at other Strategic Places on the Earth Grid.
A this moment the Balancing Infrastructure of Earth is completely Out of Order. We have to Restore it soon because the Phoenix from the Land of Fire is about to Appear Again.
The Phoenix is looking for the Benben Stone to lay down its New Egg that will trigger a New Era of Mankind, the Age of Aquarius, the Water Bearer.
About the Mount Meru and the Triangel of Pascal
About the Djed Pillar, the Tool of the Ancient Egyptian Djedi
About the Nine Spiritual Bodies in Ancient Egypt
About the PesedDjet, the Nine Concepts of Ancient Egypt
About Ahkhenaton
About Ma'at and the Balance of the Heart
About the Irish Stone of Destiny
About Menes and the Great Deluge
About the Ancient Knowledge of Egypt
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When the time comes to sell your real estate, you absolutely must be sure you get the best deal you can for your real estate. Selling real estate is less stressful, and much more profitable, if you prep yourself ahead of time with the right knowledge and understanding.
The cause is your asking price. You must attract buyers by putting it up for a price that all parties will be happy with.
When selling a house, try and remove as many items from the home as possible, even if you still live in the home.
Bidding wars sometimes can be to your pocketbook. Set a price just below what properties are sold for in an effort to entice potential buyers to view the property. A bidding war from multiple buyers could result in a higher selling price for you.
Try to sell your first house before moving into your new one if possible. Paying for two houses can be a good way to go broke quickly.
Negotiation is a part in almost every real estate deals. If you want to make a quick sale, you may need to be flexible to the buyers requests, and take any fair offers that you get.If you don't need to sell off your home right away, wait until you receive an offer that you feel comfortable accepting.
Use as many different strategies to market your property. You should think about all the fastest sale for the largest profit.
If you paint your house prior to putting it up for sale, don't choose a color simply because you favor it. Instead, opt for traditional color schemes in neutrals like taupe, such as eggshell, white or taupe.
Make sure your counter tops and appliances are sparkling. Sweep and mop your floors, and clean each bathroom. Ask your children to clean up their toys. Do not leave clothing or dirty clothes on the floor. A clean home allows prospective buyers to focus on its positive aspects.
Open up all of your curtains before you show your home.Potential buyers enjoy seeing how bright the home can enter a home. Lift blinds and pull back the drapes or curtains. In good weather, allow a gentle breeze to go throughout your home.
The best thing that you can provide your home with before selling is to provide the rooms a fresh paint. It is an affordable improvement project that can usually be done of your own. A fresh coat of paint job makes everything look newer. Be sure to paint a neutral tone such as cream or off-white.
New flooring could be an expensive investment in which you won't be able to enjoy it. Instead, just do a thorough cleaning of the existing flooring, so that they do not reflect negatively on the house.
After you finish preparing the inside of your home, take a walk around the outside of the home and see what areas could be improved upon. Focus on your home's "curb appeal." The outside of your home will make or break the buyer's first impression. If you see problems that would put potential buyers off, now is the best time to fix the problem.
Allow potential buyers to experience the house without you being there. If you're frequently walking around in an open house, you may not be able to communicate what your buyers want. Buyers are able to develop unbiased opinions when left alone and feel that they can be trusted which shows that you can be trusted.
Look around like prospective buyer would and notice anything that aren't aesthetically pleasing. You should also store small appliances after use. While it may seem silly to put your toaster, doing so can make the counters look cluttered and small.
If you plan to open your home to potential buyers, find something to do so you are not at home. The buyer will feel more comfortable and will feel that the house as if it were his home. This could nip a potential sale in its tracks.
If you own a pet, your home will have an odor to potential buyers who enter. You might have become accustomed to the smell of your home, yet some with strong senses of smell may be able to smell an animal in the home. In order to appeal to more buyers, it is very important that you attempt to rid your home of odors.
If you have pets, reduce the pet odors in your home by putting the dog outside whenever possible. Even the smallest of dogs create some kind of odor, but you may be so used to the scent that you no longer notice it. A better approach is to have your carpets professionally shampooed prior to placing your home on the market for viewings. A house that smells fresh and clean will be more liked by potential buyers.
Real estate sales can seem like a very confusing subject, especially for those who seldom encounter it. You're risking money, as well as your time, if you make mistakes while selling your property.
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CHICAGO - Gov. Rod Blagojevich wants state lawmakers to do something to help prevent home foreclosures.
Blagojevich says he's pushing for a new law that would establish 3-month moratoriums on foreclosures for homeowners who enter mortgage counseling. The proposal will be introduced during the General Assembly's veto session in November.
Blagojevich spoke about the measure on Thursday outside the home of a Chicago woman who nearly lost her house after her adjustable rate soared. Ada Brown says she was able to keep her home after getting counseling and a new fixed rate.
The governor says homeownership is central to the American dream and that rules have to be changed to help people stay in their homes.


Economic growth accelerated in 2017 driven by better energy supply, robust investment from the China-Pakistan economic corridor, higher credit growth and greater optimism amongst business and consumers. Better economic prospects have lifted the demand for imports and the current account deficit. But there has not been a commensurate adjustment in the exchange rate, with reserves used to fund the deficits. The overvalued exchange rate is sowing the seeds for greater external imbalances, which could force Pakistan back into an IMF program. The upcoming election will likely result in higher government spending, which could further exacerbate economic imbalances.
Pakistan's favourable population dynamics will buttress the long term outlook, but this will require adequate infrastructure, stable governance and productive investments to create employment opportunities.
GDP per capita rose 5.8% p.a. between 2010 and 2016. Poverty in Pakistan has more than halved over the last 15 years as 30% of the population now live under the poverty line compared to 64% in 2001-2002. This steady decline in poverty has occurred despite periods of moderate growth.


Terrain, a group exhibition on landscape featuring Rollins faculty Adam Farcus, Dana Hargrove and Rachel Simmons will be on view at the Winter Park Welcome Center gallery until March 1st. Hours are M-F 8:30-5 and Saturday 9-2. The closing reception on the 19th has been cancelled.


Florida Traffic Court Rule 6.325 provides that the defendant shall be brought to trial within 180 days of the date the defendant is served with a uniform traffic citation or another charging document.
The defendant is entitled to dismissal unless he or she was unavailable for trial during the 180 day period (i.e., defense continuance or failure to appear in court).
Unlike in criminal cases, there is NO recapture window period for infractions. For this reason, the defendant does NOT have to file a notice of expiration because there is NO recapture window. Instead, the defendant may file or orally move on the 181st day for final discharge.
Contact us to discuss the right to a speedy trial in a non-criminal infraction case under Rule 6.325 of the Florida Rules of Traffic Court. Our attorneys represent clients charged with traffic infractions Broward County at the Central Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the County Civil North Regional Courthouse in Deerfield Beach, County Civil South Regional Courthouse in Hollywood, and County Civil West Regional Courthouse in Plantation, FL.
If the trial of the defendant in traffic court does not begin within the 180-day requirement established by Rule 6.325, the attorney can file a motion or make an oral motion in open court for dismissal. The motion shall be granted by the court unless it is shown that either: failure to hold a trial was attributable to the defendant or the defendant's counsel; or the defendant was unavailable for trial.
If the traffic court finds that dismissal is not appropriate for the above-listed reasons, the motion for dismissal shall be denied.
Adopted in 1992, Rule 6.325 does not apply to any infraction that is a part of a single episode or occurrence, which is attached to, consolidated with, or associated with a criminal traffic offense.
Under Traffic Rule 6.360, it is permissible to enlarge the time in a civil traffic case if good cause is shown even after the date the speedy trial period has expired.
Although in criminal cases, "exceptional circumstances" must be showing, the standard for the enlargement of the 180-day time period for infractions is a showing of "good cause."
Speeding Trial in Civil Traffic Infractions - Visit the Florida Bar website to find the Florida Rules of Traffic Court in Rule 6.360 that explain the speedy trial rules and the statute of limitations that apply to non-criminal and civil traffic infractions or violations.


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Dying Light Demo Available Today, Bonus Content Included
by Raymond Porreca on August 26, 2015 Gaming NewsPCPS4Xbox One Dying Light
Techland has released a downloadable demo of Dying Light, the studio's critically acclaimed first-person action title.
The demo will be available through the PS4, Xbox One and Steam digital storefronts. According to Techland, the demo will allow players to get a feel for the game by included most of the game's starting Slum area. The demo also includes three hours of unique content, included an all-new quest chain and random encounters.
To sweeten the deal, the Dying Light demo gives players the ability to experience the game's cooperative play. By allowing up to four players to join up in the demo, there's never been a better time to check out the zombie-infested world of Dying Light.
If you are interested in checking out Dying Light's newly released demo, head over to your preferred system's storefront now.
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Having a positive approach to your general condition and maintaining a conscientious approach to a healthy lifestyle is the biggest step you can take towards ensuring you look after your teeth and gums.
Be very careful not to intake too many of these types of foods, and on a broader scale, make sure you when you do intake them, you do so as part of a healthy, balanced diet. One other disadvantage of eating or drinking too many of the products listed above is the fact that they can often be of very high calorie content, which if over-consumed over a period of time can lead to weight gain and other complications.
Smoking is know to have a dulling, discolouring effect on the teeth which is difficult to counteract. Aside from causing bad breath, smoking also puts you at risk of gum disease. Aside from your oral health, smoking can also lead to very serious issues, such as problems with breathing and lung cancer. Statistically, regular smokers are much more likely to develop lung cancer than those who do not.
While it may not be widely-known, drinking of alcoholic beverages has been proven to be a major contributor towards tooth decay. It erodes the enamel which protects your teeth, and can lead to having to have dental treatment. Also, a large number of people who have been found to suffer mouth cancer admit to have been drinking alcohol regularly.


Don't be caught unprepared when an OSHA inspection happens. Keep your OSHA mandated safety training records organized and easy to review in an employee safety training folder. This convenient employee records folder stores emergency information, accident reports, training records, violations, specific hazardous material records, personal protective equipment requirements and more. Having each employee's safety training information organized also helps you keep track of training needs, so you won't miss a critical training deadline and risk OSHA fines.


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Leo Santa Cruz beats Carl Frampton for WBA featherweight belt
Leo Santa Cruz reclaimed the WBA featherweight title Saturday night with a majority decision over Carl Frampton.
By: AP | Las Vegas |
January 29, 2017 12:07:54 pm
Leo Santa Cruz held a 230-133 advantage in punches landed even as Frampton often effectively eluded blows.
In their second fight in six months, the 125-pound fighters thrilled the crowd with furious exchanges over a grueling 12 rounds, with Santa Cruz (33-1-1) avenging his only loss.
Using a punishing jab that often left Frampton (23-1) out of position, Santa Cruz held a 230-133 advantage in punches landed even as Frampton often effectively eluded blows. Santa Cruz delivered another flurry in the 11th round and withstood Frampton's aggression in the 12th.
"I worked hard and I did what I had to do," Santa Cruz said. "Carl Frampton is a great fighter. Like I said, let's get a third fight."
Judge Burt Clements scored the fight 114-114, while Dave Moretti and Glenn Feldman had it 115-113.
"Some of the rounds were close, but I feel that Leo probably deserved it," Frampton said.
In the co-main event, Mikey Garcia (36-0) stopped Dejan Zlaticanin (22-1) in the third round to take the WBC lightweight crown and make him a three-division champion.
The 5-foot-7 Santa Cruz, who was born in Mexico but lives in Los Angeles, had a 7-inch reach advantage over the 5-5 Frampton. But that mattered little in the first fight July 30 in New York, a thriller in which an overly aggressive Santa Cruz threw more than a thousand punches but lost a majority decision in what was considered one of the top bouts of 2016.
Santa Cruz, distracted some by his father and trainer's bone cancer battle, thought the pro-Frampton crowd may have influenced the judges. He wanted the rematch on the West Coast and granted his wish as Jose Santa Cruz's cancer went into remission.
But an estimated 5,000 Irish and British fans made the trip to the Las Vegas Strip, chanting and singing long before the fight began. There appeared to be an even split of fans waving Mexican and Northern Ireland flags in the crowd of 10,085 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Santa Cruz changed his tactics from the first time, using the jab more to leave Frampton off-balance in the early rounds. Frampton, who slipped at the end of the fourth round, absorbed a series of punches to end of the fifth.
Frampton went more to the body in the later rounds as the fighters continued with compelling exchanges that left many ringside observers with conflicting scorecards. CompuBox stats showed Santa Cruz threw 417 jabs, landing 81, while recording 149 power punches to Frampton's 105.
In the earlier fight, Garcia staggered Zlaticanin, the first world champion from Montenegro, with a left uppercut. Garcia then sent him to the canvas with an overhand right that appeared to leave him unconscious. Zlaticanin stayed down for several minutes and was administered oxygen before getting to his feet.
"I got between the ropes and then he hit me with a good, hard punch," said Zlaticanin, who later went to a hospital for tests.
It was the 30th career knockout for Garcia in his second fight following 2 1/2-year layoff due to a promotional dispute with Top Rank. The four-time, three-division champ fought as a junior welterweight in July.
"The layoff allowed me to relight that fire, that passion," Garcia said before adding, "Now that I'm back, I'm available for any other of the champions that want to unify titles."
The card was supposed to feature a third title fight that would perhaps lead to an all-United Kingdom unification bout later this summer.
But Lee Selby's IBF featherweight title defense against Jonathan Victor Barros was canceled Friday after Barros failed a physical and was denied clearance by the Nevada Athletic Commission. Selby, of Wales, wanted to face the Frampton-Santa Cruz winner and had floated the idea of a potential matchup with Frampton in Belfast.
But Santa Cruz's victory could set up a trilogy fight with Frampton.
"I'm a man of my word. I'm happy to give him a third fight," Santa Cruz said. "We're great fighters. Let's do it again."
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Baskerville Hall
abbey dore, Powys
13.4 miles from abbey dore, UK-F7
A figure known as "The White Lady" is seen in the rose garden and an unidentified man is spotted on the main staircase. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Tretower Court and Castle
Tretower, Powys
A woman is seen in Room 2; she is believed to Mary Anne Vaughan, still waiting for her husband, Roger, to come home. Submitted by Chris Berglund
Hellens Manor
abbey dore, Herefordshire
A family disowned their daughter, Hetty, after she eloped. When she returned to her family, they locked her away in the house for thirty years. Hetty is seen walking around the manor as is the ghost of a Cromwell-era priest, and a naval lieutenant. Submitted by Chris Berglund
St. Briavels Castle
Saint Briavels, Gloucestershire
King John's bedroom was once used as a courtroom where many were sentenced to death; visitors have described an odd and unexplainable atmosphere in here. In this room, a baby is also heard crying. Guests who visit the Hanging Room have described the sensation of being choked, like the prisoners ...
Littledean Jail
abbey dore, Gloucestershire
It's common to hear children crying in the lower sections. A man in a green uniform is seen in the courtroom and the former jailer is said to throw people around. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Llancaiach Fawr Manor
Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil
The most commonly encountered occupant here is "Mattie", a former housekeeper from the 19th century, said to still be in the room in which she died. A Little boy is also said to be here, tugging on visitor's clothing. The ghosts here also make a common appearance on video or ...
The Edward Jenner Museum
Berkeley, Gloucestershire
A recent photo taken in the attic caught what appeared to be a man sitting in a chair. Many believe that the ghost of Edward Jenner himself, father of modern vaccination, resides in his old home and is likely to be the figure in the photo. Another spirit has been ...
Berkeley Castle
27 miles from abbey dore, UK-F7
The castle used to have a foul pit where animal carcasses, and occasionally that of a human, were dumped. Some prisoners were locked in a nearby cell where the stench itself was enough to make them ill and soon die. One prisoner was King Edward II who managed to survive ...
Ludlow Castle
Ludlow, Shropshire
A woman named Marion La Bruyere would lower a rope for her lover; one night, her lover betrayed her. He and his army used this rope to storm the castle, but La Bruyere slit his throat, then killed herself by jumping from the tower. she is screaming as if she ...
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Feathers Hotel
One guests in room 211 was dragged out of bed and later found herself drenched in water. In rooms 232 and 233, a man and his dog are seen. One rumored ghost involved a naked woman walking the streets who only appears to men. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly, Caerphilly
The spirit of Alice of Angouleme, called 'The Green Lady', was caught in an affair and died having learned the news that her lover had been executed. She is still seen throughout the castle still mourning her lost love. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Woodchester Mansion
The chapel is said to have the most activity; it is said that Satanic rituals once took place in here and with it. A tall apparition as well as an element have settled in, possibly because of it. Other figures around the mansion include an elderly woman who grabs visitors, ...
Owlpen Manor
Four ghosts have made their presence known here: the first if that of Queen Margaret of Anjou who returned here in death because of the joy it brought her in life. In the east wing, a monk in black; people are unsure whether or not he was fleeing from a ...
Ancient Ram Inn
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire
Supposedly the site of many pagan rituals when it was first built, this site is location to a woman who can be found in "The Witch's Room". She was accused of witchcraft in the early 16th century and later burned at the stake, but remains here. Another room, "The Bishop's ...
Tongwynlais, Wales
A lady in white is seen here, thought to be the wife of the Third Marquis of Bute; however, her spirit has supposedly been reported before her time. Some believe it is a woman who is looking for her child. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Craig-y-Nos Castle
The former owner, Adelina Patti, is commonly reported here, as are her second husband, Nicolini, and the composer, Rossini. The Top Children's Ward is the most active; it was once a recovery center for children with tuberculosis, however, many never recovered. Children are seen and heard giggling, and objects are ...
The National Museum Cardiff
Cardiff, Cymru
Lord Ninian Edward Crichton-Stuart died tragically in battle during World War I; he is said to be here, generally more often near election nights. The museum architect, Dunbar Smith, had his ashes interred here, but due to renovations, the remains were moved. Smith now haunts the corridors and causes a ...
Llandaff Cathedral
Llandaff itself is said to be an unusually active suicide spot. Some of the ghosts wander around this place in the form of shadows. Ghostly monks, soldiers, and children have also been seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Items in the stockroom and heavy furniture have moved on their own. The Second Marquis of Bute died here and is seen in the chapel wearing a red coat. The apparition of his wife, Sophia, has been seen floating on the castle grounds. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Diane Goldstein
The Dower House, Stoke Park
Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire
The ghost of Lady Elizabeth Somerset is reported to knock three times at her memorial if she is present (she died after falling from her horse). Some people report seeing her and other report the sound of horse hooves. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Pembroke Road, Clifton
Bristol, City of Bristol
This street used to be used as a gallows. Two of the reported ghosts include that of a phantom dwarf and a beggar named Jenkins Protheroe. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Mill Street
Prestbury, Gloucestershire
A headless horsemen is seen riding down this street. He was knocked off of his horse, interrogated for his political connections, then beheaded. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
A monk is said to wander around here and a very vicious elderly has been known to cause fear in those who visit. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
abbey dore, Wales
In the Oak Room, a man who is thought to be the former 'Lord of the Manor' is seen. Two females are reported: the first is a little girl who occupies the garden and one of the bedrooms, the second is a woman in the bar and drawing room. She ...
University of Bristol - Tyndall Avenue
Students commonly report a headless horseman while walking along Tyndall Avenue. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Petty France Manor
Petty France, South Gloucestershire
The two most well-known ghosts are that of Amelia (who died during childbirth) and is known for making the chandelier swing around, and that of a man who sits alone in the dining room appearing and disappearing spontaneously. Many others ghosts are thought to frequent here. Submitted by Chris Berglund
Odeon Cinema
City Centre, City of Bristol
A former manager, Robert Parrington Jackson, was murdered here back in 1946. Cold spots, unnerving feelings, and sometimes, his apparition are all reported. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Brandon Hill
Supposedly, the ghost of a drummer boy is reported to be here. Locals will sometimes hear his drumming at night. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
The Hatchet
Bristol, Avon
The ghost of a highwayman is said to be here. Most of the phenomena is in the cellar or older portions of the building. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Rummer
The ghost of a girl in a nightgown has been reported here. She is said to have died of pneumonia during the Elizabethan era. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Ashton Court
abbey dore, North Somerset
Reports of a headless horseman on the court's grounds, other reports of poltergeist activity. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
SS Great Britain
Former captain, John Gray is heard dragging his boots around the deck, going up and down the stairs. A Victorian woman has also been sensed on deck and sometimes, the energy on here has made people sick to their stomachs. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Bristol Old Vic
A woman from the 18th Century (believed to be actress Sarah Siddons or Sarah Macready) haunts here. She is said to haunt the theatre, particularly backstage. Other reports detail a phantom stagehand who will move objects around. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Llandoger Trow
The 1664 Llandoger Trow pub building is rumored to have been the inspiration for the Admiral Benbow in Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island" and the place where Daniel Defoe met Alexander Selkirk, his inspirition for "Robinson Crusoe." Some believe the pub may even have been visited a time or two ...
A man in Victorian garb is said to haunt the upstairs areas; he is believed to have fallen down a lift shaft. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Spike Island
A woman in white supposedly haunts here, as does a man whose eyes are black holes. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
The Ostrich Inn
I worked here about 30 years ago in the kitchen. I used to hear a little child running up and down the stairs. When I would look there was no-one there. I was told it was the ghost of a little girl who had died falling down the stairs. (Submitted by ...
Arnos Vale Cemetery
The resting place of many soldiers from World War I and II, people will feel cold spots and sometimes see figures in their peripheral vision who aren't there. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Arnos Manor Hotel
Once a Catholic school, a bombing during World War II revealed the skeleton of a nun who was bricked behind a wall. Spirits are seen going up and down the stairs, objects are tossed around, and guests get pushed around or touched. Active rooms include the bar (where a man ...
The White Hart
A man murdered his brother over a land dispute around here. He is said to remain here. Other reports are that of ghostly activity in the cellar. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Drakelow Tunnels
Cookley, Worcestershire
Once used for war, the tunnels became used as a nuclear bunker. Shadows with a dark mass are seen and ectoplasmic mist is shows up in pictures. Six deaths are said to have happened down here and they could possibly be the spirits people encounter. In the canteen area, a ...
The Old Bell Hotel and Restaurant
Malmesbury, Wiltshire
The Grey Lady is seen in the James Ody room; she was said to have an unhappy marriage and wound up here. In the Foe room, the door was jammed from the inside, but when workers went inside to investigate, found nothing wrong. Objects have been smashed and cold spots ...
Ye Olde Black Cross
A cavalier has been reported in the bar and lounge. Sometimes, objects are thrown around. Room 2 is said to be the most active site here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Maesmawr Hall Hotel
An ancient, nearby Roman road was said to be the site of a ghostly army marching by. An Elizabethan housekeeper has been seen and strange light anomalies are also common. The current owner has reported strange banging noises and unexplained voices. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Old Hankerton Vicarage
abbey dore, Wiltshire
A former resident of the early twentieth century vicarage reportedly saw a disembodied pair of legs dressed in grey flannel trousers wandering through the property before vanishing on several occasions. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
Neath, Wales
A chambermaid who hung herself in 1885 is still seen here. In the cellar, staff and visitors believe a wolf can be heard howling. In Room 16, poltergeist activity is common and said to be blamed on a guest who died in the room. A cavalier and Edwardian boy have ...
Margam Castle
abbey dore, Neath Port Talbot
On the castle's staircase, former groundskeeper Robert Scott is seen; it is said that he is generally angry about his murder. Other activity includes a blacksmith who has been spotted randomly, and the sound of children running around and screaming. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
The Rectory
Yatton Keynell, Wiltshire
A local guide on haunted buildings referred to the rectory as one of the most haunted buildings in town, but the origin of the haunting is unknown. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
Gregynog Hall
Tregynon, Powys
This estate has been present since the twelfth century, but the building, as it is today, was built in the 1840s. While it is a popular tourist site, many guests and employees have seen a woman on the top floor; she is believed to have been a nurse in the ...
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Q: What is the motivation for direct product? (categories) This is the definition of direct product: let $\{X_i\}$, $i\in I$, be a family of objects in category $C$. A product $(X; p_i)$ is an object $X$, together with morphisms $p_i: X\rightarrow X_i$, with universal property: given any object $Y$ and morphisms $f_i:Y\rightarrow X_i$, there exists a unique morphism $f=\{ f_i\} :Y\rightarrow X$ with $p_if=f_i$.
Where does the motivation for this definition come from? How did people come up with it?
I don't see any natural way to go from Cartesian product (sets) or direct product of groups (groups) to this categorical definition.

A: One motivation is that many of the different kinds of "products" one encounters in different areas of math e.g. Cartesian product of sets, product manifolds, products of groups etc. have some important properties in common that are independent of their concrete realizations (well, I guess this is the reason for the invention of category theory in the first place!), namely that they contains "projection maps", and that specifying a 'function' (more generally: morphism) from an object into a product is, in some sense, equivalent to defining separate maps going into each of the factors of the product.
For example, to give a map $f:\mathbb{R}\rightarrow{\mathbb{R}^2}$ is the same as giving two maps $f_1:\mathbb{R}\rightarrow{\mathbb{R}}$, $f_2:\mathbb{R}\rightarrow{\mathbb{R}}$, the components of the function $f$. Also, for each point $(x,y)$ in the plane, you can project it down to either one of the factors via e.g. $\pi_{1}:\mathbb{R}^2:\rightarrow{\mathbb{R}}$, $\pi_{1}(x,y)=x$.
It is an instructive exercise to show that the above mentioned examples do, in fact, satisfy the universal property you mentioned.
Of course, all of the examples I listed have the same underlying set structure (namely direct product of sets), and so it might also prove insightful to look at a more "exotic" example.
For instance, if you denote by $\mathbb{N}$ the category (show this!) where the objects are the natural numbers $\{{1,2,.\ldots\}}$, and where we have exactly one morphism from $m\rightarrow{n}$ iff $m$ divides $n$, what is the categorial product in this case? Hint: It should be a familiar notion from elementary number theory (some would say kindergarten mathematics ;) )
In any case, the usefulness of this "language" is that it singles out some very important properties that many (possibly very diverse) mathematical objects have in common, and one can then prove certain facts about all of them at once, instead of essentially giving the same proof separately in each case (one for sets, one for groups, one for manifolds etc.).
In some of the more advanced areas of maths (algebraic geometry especially comes to mind), it can also greatly simplify notation, conciseness of definitions etc..
However, I'm sure someone else with more knowledge on these issues can expand on my answer!

A: If you look at Chs.7/8 of this (as yet very incomplete) Gentle Intro to Category Theory you'll find an extended discussion of the motivation for the categorical definition of products.
It's rather too long to repeat here, I'm sorry. But the basic approach is to note that the familiar pairing devices e.g. for constructing pairs via Kuratowski's device in set theory, or coding pairs by powers of primes in arithmetic, are obviously pretty arbitrary and there are loads of alternatives. But so what? These devices work in context. But ah, what does "it works" mean? Reflecting on that question tells us that what we need are matched coding-and-decoding functions which interact in certain ways. It's not so much what is "in" the pairs that matters as the pattern of morphisms in and out. Which is a rather categorical idea. Then we think how to implement in category theory proper.  And lo and behold, we get the familiar categorical definition of products. But as I say, for the full dress version, see the Notes.

A: Other users have already given good answers, so I'll give an example showing that the categorical products and sums give the right notion of multiplication and addition of natural numbers. Natural numbers can of course be considered as the cardinalities of finite sets. Consider the category of finite sets, with functions as the arrows. Let $|X|$ denote the cardinality of a set $X$, which is of course a cardinal number. Then $|X| \times |Y|= |X \times Y|$ and $|X| + |Y| = |X + Y|$.


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Krupín (německy Krupin) je malá vesnice, část obce Miřetice v okrese Chrudim. Nachází se asi 2,5 km na západ od Miřetic u silnic na Podlíšťany ke Ctětínu. Osadou protéká Bratroňovský potok, který pramení u Bratroňova. Mezi těmito osadami stojí návrší "Na čertově hrobce". V roce 2009 zde bylo evidováno 47 adres. V roce 2001 zde trvale žilo 63 obyvatel.

Krupín leží v katastrálním území Švihov o výměře 5,37 km2.

Historie
Stávala zde hájovna, která patřila panství F. J. Auespearga, vedle byla budova ovčína. V roce 1903 byl na návsi postaven kamenný kříž. V roce 1904 si nechali obyvatelé osady v Hradci Králové vyrobit zvon, který umístili vedle kříže.

V roce 1917 za 1. sv. války byl vesnici zvon odejmut a nový opět z Hradce dostali až v roce 1922.

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Vesnice v okrese Chrudim
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In 2017, Smith led the "It Takes a Village" tour, along with the 3% Conference, holding panel discussions in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Atlanta with industry leaders addressing how to better support and encourage women in the advertising and marketing industries. She also sat on the panel "Non-Linear Is the New Normal" at this year's 3% Conference in New York, discussing how many women pause, downshift and relaunch their careers.
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Risks, Benefits of Vaping Debated at US E-cig Summit
May 15, 2017 | Smoking, Tobacco, Vaping & E-Cigarettes |
The first ever US E-cigarette Summit met last week in Washington, DC, reports MedPage Today, and the debate over the devices raged on.
Kenneth E. Warner, PhD, of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, framed the debate between those he called the "e-cigarette skeptics," who focus on the potential risks to children and the "e-cigarette enthusiasts," who believe the products represent a novel new tool for smoking cessation and harm reduction.
He noted that in the United Kingdom the public health community and policymakers have largely taken the enthusiasts view and embraced e-cigarettes, while in the United States, major health organizations largely view the products as harmful and actions taken by policymakers have focused on protecting kids from them.
"The issues that divide the skeptics and enthusiasts are numerous and often very profound," Warner said, adding that in his judgment the principal concerns driving the opposition to e-cigarettes — that they are gateway products to smoking, that they will re-normalize smoking, and that the nicotine they deliver will harm kids' still-developing brains — are "overblown."
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A message from Humza
Thank you for re-electing me as your Constituency MSP for Glasgow Pollok
I am delighted to have been re-elected by my constituents to represent the people of Glasgow Pollok in the Scottish Parliament. Whether you voted for me, you didn't vote for me, or you didn't vote at all – it is my job and privilege to support and recognise the needs of everyone in the Constituency.
I have gotten to know the Glasgow Pollok Constituency extremely well over the last 5 years as Constituency MSP and have made some great connections with local groups and individuals. Please do get in touch with me if you are a local group seeking to provide a beneficial service in the constituency to see how we can work together for the people of Pollok.
I am proud to have been part of an SNP Government that has prioritised affordable homes, protecting the NHS, and closing the education attainment gap.
It will be no surprise to anyone that as a member of the SNP, I wholeheartedly support independence for Scotland. As we recover from the effects of the pandemic, we have an opportunity to build a more socially just Scotland. In order to achieve this, we need all the powers of a normal independent nation.
If there is something I can help you with and you would like to contact me then please use the contact details on my website.
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My Constituency team and I have moved offices from Paisley Road West to our new location in the Govan Fairfield Heritage Centre. I am pleased to announce that we are now OPEN to the public by appointment only between 10am-4pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
I know that many constituents have missed that face-to-face connection with us, and I know my team and I feel the same. Most cases are able to be dealt with on the phone or via email, but sometimes meeting in person is the preferred and necessary option. If you'd like to arrange a meeting with myself and/or my team, then please contact the office on 0141 882 4647 or humza.yousaf.msp@parliament.scot to arrange a suitable time.
When visiting the office, we do have some health and safety measures in place. We kindly ask that you use the provided hand sanitiser and respect other people's space.
Do let us know if we can do anything to make your visit to the office as comfortable and accessible as possible.
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Just the most awful news. My thoughts and condolences to Barry Martin's loved ones and the whole @fire_scot family who will be grieving the loss of their friend and colleague.
A thank you to all of our emergency service workers who often confront danger to keep us safe. https://t.co/0IvHIT0s2r
Laura Alderman@LauraAlderman_
BREAKING: A firefighter has died following a fire that broke out on Monday at the former Jenners building in Edinburgh. He's been named as 38 year old Barry Martin. @PoliceScotland say 4 other firefighters & a Police Officer who were also taken to the RIE have been released
Our health service continues to be under tremendous pressure, however through the incredible efforts of our staff we have seen further improvements in our A&E performance. Both 8 & 12 hour waits reduced by around 40% since the recent peak. Grateful to all NHS & social care staff.
Humza Yousaf
Today is a national day of reflection to remember the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust, under Nazi Persecution, and in the subsequent genocides.
We must keep ourselves and future generations educated about what happened, and never forget those who were stripped of their freedoms, rights, property and lives because of who they were.
I, and my colleagues in Government, will continue to stand against prejudice and hatred in all aspects of life.
#HolocaustRemembranceDay #WeRemember
Delighted GMB, RCM & RCN who were in dispute with ScotGovt around 22/23 pay deal have agreed to pause industrial action, after constructive talks yday. We've collectively agreed to pace around next year's pay deal, I have offered to meet next week to get discussions underway.
Positive way forward has only been possible due to both sides willingness to engage & where necessary compromise. None of us want to see industrial action, and all of us do want to see our NHS staff fairly rewarded. In that spirit we will get 23/24 talks underway without delay.
This is in stark contrast to the UK Government who this week introduced draconian anti-trade union legislation, which we strongly oppose. I would urge the UK Govt to follow Scotland's example and engage in meaningful dialogue with trade unions, and offer them a fair pay deal.
The GMB and the RCN unions say they will not call strikes while pay negotiations are being held.


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package org.apache.hadoop.vertica;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.sql.Connection;
import java.sql.DatabaseMetaData;
import java.sql.ResultSet;
import java.sql.ResultSetMetaData;
import java.sql.SQLException;
import java.sql.Statement;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.List;

import org.apache.commons.logging.Log;
import org.apache.commons.logging.LogFactory;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.JobContext;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.InputSplit;
import org.apache.hadoop.conf.Configuration;

public class VerticaUtil {
  private static final Log LOG = LogFactory.getLog(VerticaUtil.class);

  public static void checkOutputSpecs(Configuration conf) throws IOException {
    VerticaConfiguration vtconfig = new VerticaConfiguration(conf);

    String writerTable = vtconfig.getOutputTableName();
    if (writerTable == null)
      throw new IOException("Vertica output requires a table name defined by "
          + VerticaConfiguration.OUTPUT_TABLE_NAME_PROP);
    String[] def = vtconfig.getOutputTableDef();
    boolean dropTable = vtconfig.getDropTable();

    String schema = null;
    String table = null;
    String[] schemaTable = writerTable.split("\\.");
    if (schemaTable.length == 2) {
      schema = schemaTable[0];
      table = schemaTable[1];
    } else
      table = schemaTable[0];

    Statement stmt = null;
    try {
      Connection conn = vtconfig.getConnection(true);
      DatabaseMetaData dbmd = conn.getMetaData();
      ResultSet rs = dbmd.getTables(null, schema, table, null);
      boolean tableExists = rs.next();

      stmt = conn.createStatement();

      if (tableExists && dropTable) {
        // TODO: need truncate support
        // for now drop the table if it exists
        // if def is empty, grab the columns first
        if (def == null) {
          rs = dbmd.getColumns(null, schema, table, null);
          ArrayList<String> defs = new ArrayList<String>();
          while (rs.next())
            defs.add(rs.getString(4) + " " + rs.getString(5));
          def = defs.toArray(new String[0]);
        }

        stmt = conn.createStatement();
        stmt.execute("DROP TABLE " + writerTable + " CASCADE");
        tableExists = false; // force create
      }

      // create table if it doesn't exist
      if (!tableExists) {
        if (def == null)
          throw new RuntimeException("Table " + writerTable
              + " does not exist and no table definition provided");
        if (schema != null) {
          rs = dbmd.getSchemas(null, schema);
          if (!rs.next())
            stmt.execute("CREATE SCHEMA " + schema);
        }
        StringBuffer tabledef = new StringBuffer("CREATE TABLE ").append(
            writerTable).append(" (");
        for (String column : def)
          tabledef.append(column).append(",");
        tabledef.replace(tabledef.length() - 1, tabledef.length(), ")");

        stmt.execute(tabledef.toString());
        // TODO: create segmented projections
        stmt.execute("select implement_temp_design('" + writerTable + "')");
      }
    } catch (Exception e) {
      throw new RuntimeException(e);
    } finally {
      if (stmt != null)
        try {
          stmt.close();
        } catch (SQLException e) {
          throw new RuntimeException(e);
        }
    }
  }

  // TODO: catch when params required but missing
  // TODO: better error message when count query is bad
  public static List<InputSplit> getSplits(JobContext context)
      throws IOException {
    Configuration conf = context.getConfiguration();
    int numSplits = conf.getInt("mapred.map.tasks", 1);
    LOG.debug("creating splits up to " + numSplits);
    List<InputSplit> splits = new ArrayList<InputSplit>();
    int i = 0;
    long start = 0;
    long end = 0;
    boolean limitOffset = true;

    // This is the fancy part of mapping inputs...here's how we figure out
    // splits
    // get the params query or the params
    VerticaConfiguration config = new VerticaConfiguration(conf);
    String inputQuery = config.getInputQuery();

    if (inputQuery == null)
      throw new IOException("Vertica input requires query defined by "
          + VerticaConfiguration.QUERY_PROP);

    String paramsQuery = config.getParamsQuery();
    Collection<List<Object>> params = config.getInputParameters();

    // TODO: limit needs order by unique key
    // TODO: what if there are more parameters than numsplits?
    // prep a count(*) wrapper query and then populate the bind params for each
    String countQuery = "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM (\n" + inputQuery + "\n) count";

    if (paramsQuery != null) {
      LOG.debug("creating splits using paramsQuery :" + paramsQuery);
      Connection conn = null;
      Statement stmt = null;
      try {
        conn = config.getConnection(false);
        stmt = conn.createStatement();
        ResultSet rs = stmt.executeQuery(paramsQuery);
        ResultSetMetaData rsmd = rs.getMetaData();
        while (rs.next()) {
          limitOffset = false;
          List<Object> segmentParams = new ArrayList<Object>();
          for (int j = 1; j <= rsmd.getColumnCount(); j++) {
            segmentParams.add(rs.getObject(j));
          }
          splits.add(new VerticaInputSplit(inputQuery, segmentParams, start,
              end));
        }
      } catch (Exception e) {
        throw new IOException(e);
      } finally {
        try {
          if (stmt != null)
            stmt.close();
        } catch (SQLException e) {
          throw new IOException(e);
        }
      }
    } else if (params != null && params.size() > 0) {
      LOG.debug("creating splits using " + params.size() + " params");
      limitOffset = false;
      for (List<Object> segmentParams : params) {
        // if there are more numSplits than params we're going to introduce some
        // limit and offsets
        // TODO: write code to generate the start/end pairs for each group
        splits
            .add(new VerticaInputSplit(inputQuery, segmentParams, start, end));
      }
    }

    if (limitOffset) {
      LOG.debug("creating splits using limit and offset");
      Connection conn = null;
      Statement stmt = null;
      long count = 0;

      try {
        conn = config.getConnection(false);
        stmt = conn.createStatement();
        ResultSet rs = stmt.executeQuery(countQuery);
        rs.next();
        count = rs.getLong(1);
      } catch (Exception e) {
        throw new IOException(e);
      } finally {
        try {
          if (stmt != null)
            stmt.close();
        } catch (SQLException e) {
          throw new IOException(e);
        }
      }

      long splitSize = count / numSplits;
      end = splitSize;

      LOG.debug("creating " + numSplits + " splits for " + count + " records");

      for (i = 0; i < numSplits; i++) {
        splits.add(new VerticaInputSplit(inputQuery, null, start, end));
        start += splitSize;
        end += splitSize;
      }
    }

    LOG.debug("returning " + splits.size() + " final splits");
    return splits;
  }
}

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