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Always on My Mind by Samantha Chase ~ New Release Review
March 22, 2022 Deanna | OkieDreams
SAMANTHA CHASE RETURNS TO MAGNOLIA SOUND
Always on My Mind is the tenth book in author Samantha Chase's Magnolia Sound series and features Parker Bishop and Ethan Harlow in an opposites attract, roommates to lovers story. I believe this is my first read by this author, though I could be mistaken on that. If so, it's my first read in years and I have to say, I loved every single bit of it. This author definitely has a way with words, and her stories are fast-paced, well-written, and highly engrossing.
I received an advanced reading copy (ARC) of this book from the author, publisher, or publicist. The receipt of this ARC did not influence my choice to review the book on this site. It also did not influence how I felt about the book or its characters, storyline, and overall feel. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. As such, they only deal with what is written on the pages of the book and how what is written and otherwise presented made me feel during and after my reading of the book.
Always on My Mind by Samantha Chase
Series: Magnolia Sound #10
Published by Chasing Romance Inc on March 22, 2022
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Format: E-Arc
Source: Publicist/PR
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Returning to Magnolia Sound was never part of the plan. Then again, Parker Bishop rarely had one. Yet after confessing her love to her best friend right before his wedding, she needs time to lick her wounds from the disastrous scene that unfolds. After the unsympathetic welcome she receives from her parents and siblings, Parker finds herself absentmindedly driving through town in search of a place to stay.
That's when she spots the flier and a familiar name…
Ethan Harlow enjoys the peace and quiet. Unfortunately, finding a moment of it becomes impossible when the flier he posts for a roommate brings Parker crashing into his life. Of course, he remembers her from high school. It's impossible to forget little miss popular who was always the center of attention. All he wanted was to split the rent and keep to himself. Instead, Parker transforms his home and makes him question the dreams he gave up out of fear of stepping out of his comfort zone.
The attraction they feel to one another makes crossing the line from roommates to lovers seem inevitable. But the more Parker encourages Ethan to pursue his dreams, the less likely it becomes that they can have any kind of future together. Can they find a way to claim their happily ever after or will their individual paths make a future impossible?
In Always on My Mind, Parker Bishop returns home to Magnolia Sound, completely at a loss on what to do with her life and where to live. She tried living with relatives, but none of the places she stayed worked out so well for her. Then she finds a flyer for someone who needs a roommate and before she knows it, she's rooming with a former high school classmate turned college professor, Ethan Harlow.
I really loved this story. Parker is such a complex and fascinating character. She can't seem to settle down anywhere because no place quite feels like home, like she belongs. She knows she's a disappointment to her family because she doesn't seem to have any direction in her life, but the problem is, she doesn't really know who she is or what she wants. Their constant disapproval in her does not help her situation or self-view at all.
While Parker is more of an extrovert, Ethan is a true introvert. He's awkward in the best of ways, and he lives more inside himself than out. Which is why he and Parker are perfect for each other because they truly challenge each other to break outside their comfort zones and become their whole selves.
Always on My Mind is a delightfully fun and heartwarming story filled with charm and bursting with engaging characters in true-to-life situations and family and friend dynamics. Both Parker and Ethan are two characters who will quickly steal a reader's heart and have them rooting for them to find their happily ever after. Absolutely adored this story and these characters.
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About Samantha Chase
Samantha Chase is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller of contemporary romance that's hotter than sweet, sweeter than hot. She released her debut novel in 2011 and currently has more than seventy titles under her belt – including THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE which was a Hallmark Christmas movie in 2017! She's a Disney enthusiast who still happily listens to 80's rock. When she's not working on a new story, she spends her time reading romances, playing way too many games of Solitaire on Facebook, wearing a tiara while playing with her sassy pug Maylene…oh, and spending time with her husband of 30 years and their two sons in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
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Dial-A-Taxi is an economical taxi cab service designed to provide demand responsive curb-to-curb transportation for disabled ambulatory Signal Hill residents age 18 and over, and seniors age 62 and over, who have no other means of transportation. An application is required to qualify for the service. Upon approval, the member is eligible to purchase a ticket book of five vouchers. Ticket books are purchased at a reduced rate based upon income.
Members pay the actual charges registered on the cab meter by using the voucher coupons just like cash, NOT to exceed $15 per ride. Members shall pay the driver cash only for those fares exceeding $15.
Dial-A-Lift Long Beach is a curb-to-curb, shared ride transit service exclusively for the mobility impaired residing in and traveling throughout the cities of Long Beach, Lakewood, and Signal Hill. Signal Hill residents who are at least 18 years of age, permanently mobility impaired and unable to board or access the Long Beach Transit fixed route bus system are eligible to apply for Dial-A-Lift membership. Persons must be able to wait at a curb up to 30 minutes.
Long Beach Transit has contracted Taxi Systems, Inc. (TSI) to operate Dial-A-Lift. Long Beach Transit certifies eligibility, manages membership, monitors the service and provides customer service support. TSI drivers are trained and sensitive to the needs of persons with disabilities.
To request an application call (562) 591-8753. Long Beach Transit will be happy to answer any questions and help you through the membership application process. Once your doctor has completed and signed the application, submit it to Long Beach Dial-A-Lift and you will be called to schedule an interview with a Dial-A-Lift administrator.


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YouTube Shorts is a TikTok alternative launching first in India; how to use and everything to know
YouTube Shorts works similarly to TikTok where users can make and share short videos of 15 seconds.
Google explained that all those who have Shorts camera will be able to create the short vertical videos on the YouTube app only.
After Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts is set to tap into the Indian market space which was largely dominated by TikTok before it was banned. After the TikTok ban in the country, Reels came into light. YouTube Shorts too works similarly where users can make and share short videos of 15 seconds. This feature has been launched by Google in India and can be seen in the early beta. While the company has not taken it to the United States as of now, it is likely that the US could be the next market there.
Google announced that the new YouTube feature possesses a new camera along with some editing tools and the feature will be available for users in a short period of time. It is to note that the 15-second long videos can be seen on the YouTube homepage. The section where they will appear is called the Shorts shelf. "We'll continue to add more features over the coming months and we look forward to hearing your feedback about these features," Google said in a statement.
Google explained that all those who have Shorts camera will be able to create the short vertical videos on the YouTube app only. In order to check if users have this option or not, the company said to look for the "+" icon (or the video camera icon on iOS). From here, the video option has to be selected. If users can see the option of 'Create a short video' then this means that they have access to the Shorts camera that will enable them to use editing tools for short videos. It is to note that for Android users in India, the Create button has been moved to the bottom bar of navigation.
Users who do not have the access to the Shorts camera will still be able to upload vertical videos that are under 60 seconds long. The videos will go with the hashtag #shorts in the title or description. With the help of these hashtags, these videos can be picked up to be highlighted on the YouTube homepage, the company said.
According to Chris Jaffe, VP of Product Management for YouTube, Shorts will expand to iOS as well. He said it will also be introduced to other countries soon, while the company works on the other features.
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A first visit to New Zealand and a debut campervan adventure…would Martin and Eileen Lawson be won over to life down under and weaned off their love of caravans? Here they give us the highlights of their 18-day trip and lots of useful information for others thinking of campervan hire in NZ.
There we were at last. After all those months of planning, poring over maps and plotting routes, the moment of truth had arrived. Our first visit to New Zealand and a first taste of life in a campervan.
How would the van compare to our much-loved Coachman Amara 450/2, a caravan that's given us so many holidays and short breaks. The Amara is just right for two people – excellent kitchen space and equipment and, best of all, that spacious end bathroom with shower, wardrobe and plenty of shelf space. Our Amara is a real home from home, and quite literally so when we lived in it full-time for three months during our last house move.
With the Britz Trailblazer and friends in New Plymouth.
We've often debated the campervan versus caravan question (ED: take our test if you're also on the fence!) . No hitching up, nothing to tow and fewer problems on narrow country lanes, fast-moving motorways and windy days. And far less hassle arriving on site and setting up your pitch. No awkward reversing, easier to get the unit level, no rolling out the barrel to fetch water, no struggle to put up the awning. Just plug into the mains and you're in business with a gin and tonic in hand, way ahead of your neighbours in caravans or tents.
But there are two major disadvantages with a campervan, it seemed to me – the cost and the lack of a car when you want to go exploring, do shopping and so on. You have to pack everything securely away (leaving something behind to mark your pitch) and then manoeuvre through narrow lanes and into tight parking spaces.
So, it was with mixed expectations that we arrived at Auckland airport to collect our campervan, a Britz Trailblazer, with which to blaze a trail across the Land of the Long White Cloud.
On the open road – Eileen behind the wheel.
The base vehicle is a Fiat Ducato 2.3 diesel with a six-speed gearbox. In no way could the Trailblazer be mistaken for a motorhome. This was a campervan with no pretensions of being anything more grand. Despite our having examined the layout and equipment in detail before booking it, once on-board we came face-to-face with the reality of our new situation. The disappointment was tangible.
Where were we to hang and store all our clothes? There was no wardrobe. The Britz rep was lost for words. The second issue was the lack of an external step to get in and out – quite crucial for people like us who are on the short side of average height. The rep found us a step in the workshop and then prepared for our third problem – where to put our suitcases in the compact living space.
A geyser erupts at Te Puia, Rotorua.
Our smaller sized case fitted snugly under one of the bench seats, while the larger one was stowed on the floor between the two side bench seats (under the bed when it was made up) and which we learned was more often best left down as we travelled through the day. Clothes – far too many – were stowed in that case and in the open head-high shelving running either side of the van's living space.
Immediately behind the driver's seat was the all-in-one chemical toilet and shower cubicle. With hardly room to stand or sit, it would be strictly for emergency use only. A TV and DVD player – never used – was mounted on the bulkhead and was a bit of a hazard as it protruded into the walk space. Beneath that was the small two-ring gas burner on a drawer unit storing cutlery, cooking utensils, two mugs and two medium-sized tumblers.
We had hot and cold water, a small sink and a cupboard housing pots, pans, coffee pot and cleaning materials, including tea towels. Bed linen was stored in the bench seat. Under the other bench seat was the electric hook-up cable, bucket, dustpan and brush, waste water drainage pipe and two compact camping chairs. There was also a bit of room for cans, bottles and boxes.
The Trailfinders' brochure showing the Trailblazer layout.
A fridge, worktop and a narrow cupboard (for kettle and toaster) and set of drawers beneath completed the facilities. The fridge, with a reasonably sized freezer compartment, proved plenty big enough for food, bottles and cans.
Despite the kitchen towel padding we applied, the noise of crockery and pans rattling and shaking accompanied us constantly throughout the next 18 days on the road. You get used to it.
By the way, have a look at our guide to the best campervans (in our opinion!).
What then of our 3,700km journey on the north and south islands?
The extraordinary blue water at Lake Tekapo.
My only hesitation in saying that New Zealand is 'amazing', 'awesome' even, is the fact that these two words are so over-used. But, the sheer grandeur of the place is frequently spectacular, the rugged majesty of its landscapes so often breathtaking. Around nearly every corner was something new and eye-catching. Beyond almost all horizons was yet another memorable discovery.
Our Trailblazer journey took us from Auckland to the Bay of Islands in the north (252km) where we stayed at Russell for two nights. What a beautiful, tranquil place. Then we hit the road again for the (462km) drive south to Rotorua and its famous hot springs and geysers. After two nights there, we drove (440km) south and then west to New Plymouth on the coast to visit friends – a beautiful, twisty, high altitude drive.
After another two-night stay, we were on our way again to Wellington (350km) to catch the Interislander ferry to Picton on the south island. One late afternoon and evening in the capital was not enough but we were on a tight schedule, and the weather was poor.
Pitch perfect – the view at Franz Josef.
After a Cook Straight crossing blighted by a rolling swell and low, misty cloud, from Picton we enjoyed another challenging (245km) journey via Nelson to the Abel Tasman national park where we stayed at the top end for two nights at Pohara Beach on Golden Bay. We then retraced our steps on a relatively short hop (64km) for another two-night stopover at Motueka from where we explored the Tasman Bay by boat and on foot.
From there we motored south down the serene and lush Motueka Valley Highway and then west through Westport to our next one-night sleepover at Punakaiki on the west coast, a leisurely 284km.
Ice with a slice – Eileen and Martin on the Franz Josef glacier.
It was then south again down the west coast to Franz Josef (217km) for another two-night stay with snow-capped mountains offering a glorious view. Refreshed, we were ready for another long haul (350km) to bustling Queenstown where we stayed for two nights.
Time was running out as we headed north-east through Lake Tekapo and diverting to Timaru for a last-night stopover before heading for Christchurch airport (520km in total) and the handing back of our campervan which, after such a brief but intense and intimate relationship, we regarded with considerable affection.
Bay of Islands sunset dinner cruise.
Our thoughts on the Trailblazer? Comfortable, barely. Well appointed, just. Fit for purpose, absolutely. It was just so much fun to shake, rattle and roll along open roads and uneven and unsealed tracks. It was ideal for such a journey.
Both of us hope there will be a next time in a campervan. We'll take backpacks next time. In the meantime, certainly in the UK, we will be sticking with towing our Amara wherever we go.
Our reflections on New Zealand? Fabulous. Wonderful. Immense. And, yes, amazing, awesome.
Journey distances quoted are fairly accurate but don't take into account diversions to the many places of interest.
Travel – flights, two-night stay in a hotel in Auckland, and campervan hire – were arranged and booked in the UK some months in advance through Trailfinders.
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P.E.A.C. Chairperson: Fr. Paul Paradis, I.V.D.
In 1921 the Franciscan Fathers came to Blue Bell and replaced Fr. Félix Dugal of St. Michel (Drummond), while he was on a trip to Europe.
It was probably at this time that plans were made with Bishop Chiasson, then Bishop of Chatham, to take over the Indian Reserve at Maliseet, and the surrounding missions.
Father Hugolin Lemay O.F.M. and his brother priests, Father Sylvestre Beaudet and Father Raymond Pennafort Willy were the first Franciscans in the area.
Assumption Parish Blue Bell already had its little church which was built during the time of Fr. Frederick C. Ryan. It was through the hard work of this priest and the charity of Mr. Joseph Deleavy that the church was built.
During the construction of the C.N.R. railroad, the Blue Bell "track" was opened to pioneers who came and made their "homestead" there. With the inauguration of the railroad, new industries came into the area, such as M.O.B Davis, from Tie Camp; Lebel of Bell Grove; and Carl Jensen of Annfield. Those forest industries brought people into the area; they became the founders of Blue Bell parish.
The name "Blue Bell" comes from a mountain peak situated at Bell Grove, whose summit is blue. The moment the sun rays shine on it, it takes on the form of a bell resting on the ground. The name Blue Bell was also used for the main street, the post office and the train station not far from where the church is situated.
The church itself was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and given the name Assumption, and is commonly known as the Blue Bell Catholic Church.
Some of the first pioneers, like the Deleavey's, Belmoyne, Decieco, etc. and many Acadian families from Abraham Geneau and Léandre Arsenault and others came from the neighboring parishes of Drummond and Grand Falls or Madawaska County like the Levesque's, the Michaud's or the Morin's.
The section actually constituting the sanctuary and sacristy was the first church of Blue Bell.
Mr. Joseph Deleavy went from house to house to raise funds to build that part of the church.
When Father Sylvestre was called to serve Blue Bell in 1921, he found the church too small for the population and organised work bees to get an addition built on. The actual foundation was not finished until 1939.
The floor above the sacristy served as the parish hall, then was transformed into rooms and finally the rectory.
It was Father Hubert Perron who put in the water system that is still in use by the rectory and church.
From these pioneer days the parish has grown into a beautiful community. At the present time there are about 200 families who are considered parishioners.
Much work has been accomplished in the last ten years, both spiritually and materially. Many visitors from Canada and the United States visit this little church and leave with the same impression: It looks like the church of "Little House on the Prairie".


The summer continues in Montalcino: temperatures during the day reach 30-32°C (86-90°F) but at night they drop to 18-19°C (64-66°F) . This difference of temperature between day and night is very important for the growth and development grapes. The weather has been continuously sunny although there is still a little bit of humidity: this, together with quite high temperatures, may increase the risk of mildew. For this reason we are working in the vineyards using powdered mining sulfur (more natural) as shown in the picture: this way we protect the vines from mildew keeping a low environmental impact.


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Cremation in Edinburgh on 20th December, 2018.
Memorial Service in Scarva Street Church, Banbridge, in the New Year.
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Q: Existence of k-plicates in the sequence A245788 The sequence A245788, "$n$ times the number of 1's in the binary expansion of $n$" ("times" here means multiplication), starts like this (starting with $n=1$):
1, 2, 6, 4, 10, 12, 21, 8, 18, 20,
33, 24, 39, 42, 60, 16, 34, 36, 57, 40,
63, 66, 92, 48, 75, 78, 108, 84, 116, 120,
155, 32, 66, 68, 105, 72, 111, 114, 156, 80,
123, 126, 172, 132, 180, 184, 235, 96, 147, 150,
204, 156, 212, 216, 275, 168, 228, 232, 295, 240, ...

I was curious about the duplicates in the sequence. A duplicate is defined as a number that appears at least twice in the given sequence, and a $k$-plicate is defined similarly as a number that appears at least $k$ times.
The first duplicate is $a(22) = a(33) = 66$, and the first triplicate is $a(1236)=a(1545)=a(2060)=6180$. It is not too hard to see that "if a $k$-plicate exists, then infinitely many $k$-plicates exist", since
$$
a(x_1) = a(x_2) = \dots = a(x_k) = y \\ \Rightarrow a(2x_1) = a(2x_2) = \dots = a(2x_k) = 2y
$$
But I'm not seeing a straightforward way to prove or disprove "a $k$-plicate exists for any $k \ge 2$".

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Cities: Skyline is Paradox and Colossal Order's "modern take on the classic city building simulation" that has by all means eclipsed the once dominant SimCity series. It enjoys a thriving modding community, boasts a wealth of neat official updates—not least its most recent Natural Disasters expansion—and is even being used to help build a real-life city district in Sweden. It's also going for less than a tenner until Friday, February 10.
"At times, Skylines is intensely satisfying, such as when solving a troublesome traffic snarl or when all the buildings in a district begin leveling up because you've provided the right combination of services and amenities. It's often soothing, like when flying the free camera around or peering down at the tiny NPCs living in your creation.
"It can also be terrifically tense, like when you realize your industrial zone has poisoned the groundwater of a residential area or when a power grid gets overloaded and you've got no money to add a new plant. The citizens of Skylines are pretty tolerant, but let them suffer too long and they'll abandon you in droves."
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About Outer Reef Yacht
Outer Reef yachts was founded by Jeff Druek, a custom home builder in the Hamptons, who jump started a career in yacht building by first having his own yachts built, with the last of three personal yachts being a 77' custom pilothouse motoryacht. His attention to detail in custom home building has been parlayed into a passion for detail in yacht building. Having worked for another well-known brand of pilothouse yachts, Druek believed with the right yard and his diligent pursuit of perfection... he could build a better yacht with Outer Reef. Outer Reef's yachts are built by the Tania Yacht Company, located in Kaohsiung Harbor, Taiwan. Established in 1986, it soon became a major fabrication facility for new fiberglass motor and sailing yachts employing over 60 engineers and craftsmen, with most of them educated in some of the finest universities in Taiwan and the U.S. To date, over 200 yachts have been delivered by the yard with all of it's raised pilothouse yachts being exclusive to Outer Reef. Currently, the yard is producing a 60', 65', 73' and 78' for Outer Reef, with a 105' yacht slated for future production. Tania Yacht's facility is currently undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion and has recently obtained ISO 9001:2000 certificates for power and sail designs. This expansion is an integral part of their business plan with Outer Reef Yachts. This plan is to ensure maximum production capacity, updated construction and fabrication technology, which are the hallmarks of an Outer Reef Yacht.
Feature: Outer Reef Trident 3000 Series Yacht
A new series is born at yacht manufacturer Outer Reef Yachts. It is called the Trident 3000 series and consists of a near 30-meter and a 32-meter variant. Both yachts are designed by Setzer Yacht Architects and will be Fast Displacement in nature. The 'big-ship' feel will be coming to Outer Reef with these two new models in the Trident 3000 series. Spacious living and entertainment areas are a common denominator between the two models.
Posted Mar 4, 2016
Review: Outer Reef 73' Pilothouse
For the fabled mariner who has dreamed of single-handing in luxury to the many storied isles of our vast oceans; or the salty couple who envision their magic carpet as the magnificent yacht which they navigate themselves to exotic ports of call; Outer Reef presents the key to a fabulous future of independence at sea: the Outer Reef - 73' Pilothouse Motoryacht.
News: Canados Oceanic 140 Back On Track
Italian yard Canados recently released images showing the first Oceanic 140 Explorer yacht. This yacht started construction back in 2014 but the vessel fell victim to when the yard changed hands and thus was put on hold. It appears now that the build is going to resume in earnest. Therefore a new delivery timeline of end of the first quarter in 2020 has been set. As you might imagine, this vessel has been built on spec and will continue to do so with the hope of finding an owner.
News: Outer Reef Delivers 860 DeluxeBridge "Ruff Seas"
It appears that Outer Reef has delivered their latest yacht to a client and it also appears to be a repeat customer of the yard based on the name of the yacht. The new yacht is an Outer Reef 860 DeluxeBridge Skylounge and has been christened "Ruff Seas" which is the same name as a previous Outer Reef 24.35-meter yacht built in 2007. The new yacht has been built in the same GRP construction.
News: Outer Reef 860 DeluxeBridge In Build
American yard Outer Reef is presently working on the latest 860 DeluxeBridge at its factory in Taiwan. The hull of the craft recently was released from it's mould which is a major step in the construction process. This particular yacht is being built for a repeat customer. They expect to take delivery of this new sub-100-footer next year. The traditional looking vessel is expected to be a bit more spacious than the regular 860.
News: Second Outer Reef 860 Sold; Enroute To U.S
The second Outer Reef 860 has been sold and is enroute to the United States. In terms of appearance the new hull looks pretty similar to the first one but the interior will naturally be a bit different. John Deere engines are onboard, precisely two John Deere 6135 diesels each with around 750 horse power. It is a trideck design with a semi enclosed upper deck. The enclosed area features al fresco and informal seating for guests and the outside is open for loose furniture or tender storage.
News: Outer Reef 24M Yacht Launches For European Customer
Music, fine dining and wine was part of the design brief for this Outer Reef 800 by her European owner. The American yard had to facilitate this in order to make the customer happy. Therefore, there is a $280,000 concert-hall style entertainment system onboard as well as a highly technical and state-of-the-art galley onboard to be able to produce food to the level the owner wants. Once completed this new hull will make her way to the Cannes Yachting Festival for her debut.
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The number of Americans renouncing their U.S. citizenship or terminating their long-term residency is on pace to set a new record this year.
During the first quarter of 2014, 1,001 people appeared on the latest list of renunciations from the Internal Revenue Service. That's the second-highest figure ever — eclipsed by one quarter last year — and a nearly 50% jump compared with the first three months of last year.
Every quarter, the IRS publishes a list of U.S. citizens and long-term residents who have formally renounced their citizenship or residency.
Last year a record 2,999 people were on the list. If the first-quarter pace continues, the figure could top 4,000 in 2014.


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On Oct. 19, 1987, the stock market crashed as the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 508 points, or 22.6 percent in value - its second biggest percentage drop.
On Oct. 19, 1885, Charles E. Merrill, the American investment banker who helped create the largest brokerage firm in the United States, was born. Following his death on Oct. 6, 1956, his obituary appeared in The Times.
On Oct. 19, 1987, the stock market crashed as the Dow Jones industrial average plunged 508 points, or 22.6 percent – its biggest one-day percentage drop in history.
The Stamp Act Congress, meeting in New York, drew up a declaration of rights and liberties.
British troops under Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, Va., as the American Revolution neared its end.
French forces under Napoleon Bonaparte began a retreat from Moscow.
United Nations forces entered the North Korean capital of Pyongyang.
The United States imposed an embargo on exports to Cuba.
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew referred to anti-Vietnam War protesters "an effete corps of impudent snobs."
Two Army Rangers were killed in a helicopter crash in Pakistan in the first combat-related American deaths of the military campaign in Afghanistan.
Pope John Paul II beatified Mother Teresa during a ceremony in St. Peter's Square.
A defiant Saddam Hussein pleaded innocent to charges of premeditated murder and torture at his trial in Baghdad.
The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 12,000 for the first time, finishing the day at 12,011.73.
Retired Gen. Colin Powell, a Republican who was President George W. Bush's first secretary of state, broke with the party and endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president.
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The Hubbert peak theory says that for any given geographical area, from an individual oil producing region to the as a whole, the rate ofm production tends to follow a bell shaped curve.
Goldman Sachs looks at 40 oil producers and 25 gold mines to createplete 'cost curve' in terms of the best indication of what it actually costs to keep operations running. It is quite apparent that ~$85 Crude and ~$1150 Gold are key to the ongoing support for these industries.
Calculations of costs can differ and it can be hard to capture all of the production capacity in an industry, especially if there are lots of small mines in far flung rural areas of the world.
The global gold cost curve is not far below current gold prices Note how todays prices red dotted line are not much above production costs for a majority of mines. The average mine pays $1,083 to pump out an ounce of gold, leaving a couple hundred dollars of profit at current rates.
As such, the marginal cost curve is not the supply curve for the firm. Long Run Production In the long run, with all inputs variable, apetitive industry reaches equilibrium at the output that achieves the minimum efficient scale , that is, the minimum of the long run average cost curve.
Which means that of the following mines as we showed here which make up the gold cost curve, one by one, starting on the right and going left, production is going to go dark, even without the recent demand by South African gold miner labor unions to have their wages doubled. Until eventually virtually no gold will be produced.
Kitco News The 90th percentile of the cash cost curve for the gold mining industry is $1,010 an ounce, likely to be an important support level should prices fall this far, Citi Research said Monday.
Understand the gold market with the world class research and data over a range of dates, currencies, markets and trading venues. Skip to main content A time series of the global all in sustaining cost AISC of gold production and cost curve for the most recent quarter. View data series and sources. Last updated: 2 November, 2018.
The worlds biggest gold miner, Barrick Gold Corp. TSE:ABX has sold several gold mines this year and slimmed its asset portfolio, to beat back cost overruns and poor gold markets.
The total gold and copper production of the mines included in the original study equated to 15 and 24 per cent respectively of global production and all of Australian production.minution energy intensity of the mine is presented in a graphical form similar to a cost curve.
Aug 19, 2017· The global gold cost curve is not far below current gold prices Note how todays prices red dotted line are not much above production costs for a majority of mines. The average mine pays $1,083 to pump out an ounce of gold, leaving a couple hundred dollars of profit at current rates.
An overview of the current state of the gold sector and the opportunities and challenges it faces in Australia and New Zealand. Gold is hot. Reported all in sustaining costs AISC indicate that strong margins prevail for the vast majority of Australian and New Zealand gold producers in 2016.
1 Abstract Cost reporting has focused on the direct cost of mining and processing ore which was summarized in the non GAAP cash cost developed by the Gold Institute in 1996.
Leo Liu at Gold Seek gives a 2011 all in cost supply curve based on data from GFMS and deduces that, as of the date of writing, about half of all platinum mined is not recovering the full cost of production.
If you add up all the world gold production from 1900 to 2007 the total amount mined was over 130,000 metric tons. Right now the gold reserves left in the ground are estimated at 90,000 metric tones. That figure was from the USGS report in 2007.
All in cost is designed to reflect the full marginal cost of gold mining. four of Australia's largest mines was in the lower half of the global cost curve. INVESTOR PRESENTATIONJANUARY 2017 Jan 16, 2017 Precious metals production includes gold and silver production on a ..
Gold Cost Curves In 2016, the total Rand cash costs and all in sustainable costs per ounce of gold produced from South African gold mines have risen by 9 year on year.
Peak Gold Production Hits In 2015 Zero Hedge. As the following chart of the gold industry's all in sustaining costs, , gold production will be , in the world, the supply and demand curves for the .
Explore reported central bank purchases and sales and total world gold reserves. A time series of the global all in sustaining cost AISC of gold production and cost curve for the most recent quarter. View data series. Global gold futures open interest. 2 November, 2018.
The short run marginal cost MC curve will at first decline and then will go up at some point, and will intersect the average total cost and average variable cost curves at their minimum points.
In the second, we analyze the energy exposure of the gold mining industry, provide and in depth look at the true energy costs of each step of the production process, confirming the strong link between energy prices and gold we found in our top down model.
Oct 03, 2014· Most teacher sad professors focus on the per unit cost curves. That included marginal cost, average total cost, average variable costs, and the average fixed cost. Each have a specific shape.
Base metals outlook Drivers on the supply and demand side February 2012 Jim Lennon. Macquarie Capital Europe Limited Base metals price to cost curvescopper stands out Source: LME, Macquarie Research, February 2012 China Rest of world Source: Antaike, ICSG, ILZSG, INSG, IAI, Brook Hunt, Macquarie Research, February 2012.
Micro final exam. STUDY. PLAY. The average cost curve shows the total cost divided by the quantity produced for various levels of output. true. The optimal level of resourcees when. lower the world price of gold because any amount can now be produced more cheaply.


Pleas for help in dealing with a rising volume of illegal dumping of broken appliances, computers and televisions have been heard, and the Ministry of the Environment and Economy and the Trade Industry have agreed to help.
The Ministry says it will immediately reduce the recycling fees for televisions and household electrical appliances in hopes the move will spur more consumers to return the outmoded appliances to the dealers. Buyers already pay a recycling fee built into the purchase price of televisions or appliances, but thousands of products are being illegally dumped around Okinawa instead of handed back to dealers.
Electronics manufacturers will be asked by the Ministry of Environment and Economy to financially support new recycling measures. The current system has local municipalities responsible for cleaning up trash and abandoned appliances, but cities, towns and villages say they have no budgets for handling recycling cleanup. The Ministry says it will send the new recycling rules amendment to the Cabinet within the next year, so it can be transformed into new rules.
Consumers must now pay ¥2,700 to legally dispose of a television, ¥4,600 for a refrigerator, ¥2,500 for an air conditioner and ¥2,400 for a washing machine. The fee for dumping an air conditioner was reduced from ¥3,000 in April. The alternative is for the consumer to return the goods to the retailer, but officials say only half the appliances are actually returned, while the other half are dumped.


Renato Lulia is CEO of Itaú BBA International, based in London. Before taking on that role in January 2016, he was managing director in charge of corporate and investment banking for Itaú BBA in Northern Europe, Portugal and Asia. Prior to that, he led the expansion of the bank in Latin America and launched its operations in Argentina, where he then served as head of corporate banking and as a member of the executive committee. Before joining Itaú BBA in Brazil as a senior banker, Renato held various roles with financial institutions in the U.S. and Brazil. He studied civil engineering at the University of São Paulo and recently completed the Advanced Management Program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.


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Buko Pandan Salad (Young Coconut Meat and Pandan Jelly Dessert)
Thursday, July 24, 2014Enz F
The lead star of this very popular Filipino dessert is the meat of the young coconut fruit (locally known as buko) derived from the coconut tree. Filipinos describe coconut tree as "puno ng buhay" (the tree of life) because of its usefulness starting from the leaves and fruits down to the trunks and roots.
This dessert is derived from the "puno ng buhay" (tree of life).
The tree, which can grow up to nearly 100 ft tall, usually thrives on sandy soil and in tropical climates. The fruit of the coconut is neither a fruit nor a nut but rather considered a drupe, pertaining to the hard shell covered by fibrous outer layer. Other examples of drupes are peaches, almonds, mangoes and olives. The Philippines, alongside India and Indonesia, are the largest planters and producers of coconut in the world.
Coconut is regarded as tree of wonders for the usefulness of the every single part of the tree.
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To give an overview of the wonders of coconut, let us begin to enumerate the uses of the trunks, leaves and roots. The trunk or coconut lumber makes a sturdy and durable wood that is utilized as construction materials for buildings, homes and furniture. The bodily stem of the tree, along with the midribs and leafstalk are where the pulps and abaca are extracted which eventually are used in the production of papers and handicrafts. The leaves do not only produce good quality paper pulps as they are also useful as packaging to suman (local rice cake), and together with the stems, they could also be manufactured to make brooms, baskets, mats, fans, lamp shades and other home decors. The root of the tree is widely use as dye, mouthwash and alternative medicine for dysentery.
The coconut fruit alone has multitudes of uses too and nothing would be thrown away, even the rinds. The softest part of the coco fruit, especially if it has not yet reached its full maturity, is its fleshy, almost gelatinous white meat which could only be unveiled once the fibrous and rather solid outer casing is cracked open. The tender meat is usually shredded and mixed in salads and beverages (e.g. buko shake, buko-fruit salad, halo-halo or Filipino hodge-podge beverage dessert) or cooked to make desserts and fillings for pies and breads, or simply scraped off from the shell and eaten as is. The tougher meat of matured coconut is where the coco flour and desiccated coconut is derived. This is also grated and pressed with warm water to extract the coconut milk. Coconut milk, as we all know, is an important element of the curry dishes in many Asian countries. The dried meat or copra has highly digestible fat content which when processed into oil could be the healthiest option for cooking (to be used as cooking oil, butter or margarine) and component in beauty products and cosmetics (such as sanitizer, lotion, soap and shampoo). The virgin coconut oil is notable for its anti-fungal, anti-microbial and anti-viral properties. Meanwhile, the coconut water is regarded as an economical thirst quencher and medical cure for kidney stones and other renal disorders. This can also be processed into coconut vinegar and wine.
A well-loved Filipino dessert that is everpresent in every special Pinoy occasions.
Co-starring this well-loved dessert salad that I am going to feature is the nata de coco, the semi-opaque jelly cubes derived from the fermented coconut water which is widely used in many sorts of desserts, salads and even candies. Lastly, the coconut husks contains coir and fibers that are very suitable as materials for industrial and cleaning purposes like floor polish, doormats, carpets, brushes, bags, ropes, fishing nets, mattresses, air purifier, gas masks, air conditioners, etc. One important composition of the coconut shell is the activated carbon which is very useful in the production of charcoal. All the benefits mentioned are just some of the valuable uses of coconut. There are actually so many that it would take a while to enumerate all of them.
The salad dessert recipe that I am going to share with you is just the very tip of the iceberg. Buko Pandan Salad (Young Coconut and Pandan Jelly Dessert) is composed of young coconut milk, nata de coco, agar-agar jelly, pandan essence, cream and milk. This is usually served on almost every Filipino occasions and definitely one of my childhood favorite desserts. It is one refreshing bowl of goodness best served cold that would surely be loved by children and adults alike.
Number of Servings: 8 to 10
2 cups shredded buko (young coconut meat)
1 stick green dried agar-agar, flaked or 1 tbsp. green gelatin powder
3 tbsps. muscovado or brown sugar
2 strands pandan leaves
1 cup nata de coco (coconut gel)
300 mL (10 oz.) condensed milk
250 mL (8.5 oz.) all-purpose cream
1 tsp. pandan extract
Put water in a saucepan. Soak the flaked agar-agar for 30 minutes or simply dissolve the gelatin powder (if using).
Tie a knot in the middle of pandan leaves and add into the mixture. Set the heat to high and bring to a boil.
Add the sugar and stir to combine. Lower the heat to simmer until the agar-agar and sugar are completely dissolved. Continue to cook for 5 to 10 minutes while stirring continuously.
Discard the pandan leaves and transfer the liquid jelly in a flat molder. Allow to cool at room temperature and then refrigerate to set. Carefully take out the hardened jelly from the molder and slice it into small cubes. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut and nata de coco.
Pour in the condensed milk, all-purpose cream and pandan extract. Mix until well blended.
Gradually add the sliced jelly. Stir slowly to combine all the ingredients. Be careful not to break the jelly into pieces.
Place the buko pandan salad in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours. Serve cold as an after meal dessert. Enjoy!
Other ingredients that can be added are sago, tapioca pearls and kaong (sugar palm gel).
Serve atop with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
You may use sweetened macapuno (gelatinous coconut meat) instead of the regular meat of young coconut.
You can also try Buko Salad with Fruit Cocktail.


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Maynard James Keenan Net Worth
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James Herbert Keenan, better known as Maynard James Keenan, is an American singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, and winemaker who was born on April 17, 1964. He gained prominence as the lyricist and singer of the rock bands A Perfect Circle, Tool, and Puscifer. Keenan, originally from Ohio, studied in Michigan for his high school and college years.
After finishing high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. Following his release from the Army, he enrolled at Grand Rapids, Michigan's Kendall College of Art and Design. To pursue a career in interior design and set construction, he moved to Los Angeles in 1988. Soon after, he and Adam Jones co-founded Tool.
Keenan is a musician, but he also runs Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards in Arizona, where he lives. Since becoming famous, the brand has gained a reputation as a recluse, though it comes out to support charities and give interviews. He has also dabbled in acting.
In 2022, Maynard James Keenan will have a $60 million total net worth. He sings songs and leads popular bands. These popular bands are A Perfect Circle, Tool, and Puscifer. Maynard James Keenan put out 17 albums during his musical career. Worldwide, 20 million copies of those albums were sold.
Maynard James Keenan Childhood
Maynard James Keenan, the only child of Southern Baptists Judith and Michael, was born in Ravenna, Ohio 1964. He is of Italian and Irish origin. Keenan's parents divorced a few years later, with his father remarrying and moving to Scottville, Michigan. Keenan's mother suffered a paralyzing hemorrhage when he was 11 years old, and she later encouraged him to move to Scottville to live with his father.
Keenan attended Mason County Central High School and was a member of the wrestling team. Then he joined the US Army after graduation, initially as a forward observer attending West Point Prep School. He declined an appointment to West Point after finishing his curriculum to pursue a career in music instead. Keenan attended Kendall College of Art and Design after finishing prep school.
He later relocated to Somerville, Massachusetts, where he worked as an interior designer for a pet store. He was then transferred to Los Angeles, where work as a set builder. Keenan was a musician who sang for the band Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty and played bass guitar for the band TexA.N.S. Between 1990 and 1993, he was a member of the comedy rock band Green Jellö, with whom he performed and recorded.
The Music Career of Maynard's James Keenan
Maynard James Keenan began his musical career with the TexA.N.S band. He also performed with the band Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty. As a member of this band, he learned to be a better musician. Maynard James Keenan met Adam Jones in 1990. Some claim that they met at a house party. Maynard James Keenan's screams affect Adam Jones.
After hearing the song, Adam Jones approached Maynard James Keenan about forming a band. The Tool was formed in 1990 by Maynard James Keenan and Adam Jones, along with Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor.
They were able to influence the record label Zoo Entertainment in a short period. In 1991, they signed a contract with Zoo Entertainment. Following the signing, they released their first EP, Opiate 1992. This song became Tool's signature. That's why a new version of the song was released.
In 1993, Tool released its debut album, Undertow. The Tool band quickly became well-known after releasing its first album. In just eight months, the album was certified gold. This success far exceeded the expectations of the fans. With this album, the band also achieved multi-platinum status. Ænima was released in 1996 by Maynard James Keenan. In ten weeks, the album was certified gold.
This album also earned Tool their first Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance. Despite their success, Tool band members began to argue with one another. They even sued each other. As a result, the band decided to take a gap for some time. Maynard James Keenan began working with Billy Howerdel after the Tool band decided to take a break. In 1999, they formed a new band called A Perfect Circle.
In 2000, they released their debut album, Mer de Noms 2001. The Tool has improved. Lateralus, the band's new album, was a commercial success that exceeded their expectations. They topped the Billboard 200 in the United States. They also received a second Grammy for Schism, which was well-known for best metal performance.
Maynard's James Keenan Popular Albums
Maynard James Keenan is a well-known musician. He achieved a lot in his career because of his hard work. Maynard's James Keenan's popular albums with the TexA.N.S band are Live at Sons and Daughters Hall in 1984 and Never Again in 1985. Popular Albums with With Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty are Dog. House in 1987 and Fingernails in 1986.
Undertow, Ænima, Lateralus, 10,000 days, and Fear Inoculum were popular albums while he was with Tool. Mer de Noms in 2000, Thirteenth Step in 2003, Emotive in 2004, and Eat the elephant in 2018 are popular With A Perfect Circle. He was the lead singer in all the songs. Maynard's James Keenan's famous Solo albums were Existential Reckoning in 2020, Money Shot in 2015, Conditions of My Parole in 2011, and V is for Vagina in 2007.
Maynard's James Keenan Winemaking and Other Projects
Keenan opened his winery and cellars in an unincorporated area southwest of Sedona, Arizona, where he lives, as a member of an Italian winemaking family. He is the proprietor of Merkin Vineyards and Caduceus Cellars, a partner in Stronghold Vineyards, an 80-acre vineyard in Arizona. Keenan was featured in the 2010 documentary "Blood into Wine: The Arizona Stronghold" about the Northern Arizona wine industry of this experience.
Keenan made several appearances in the sketch comedy series "Mr. Show" and played Satan in the comedy "Bikini Bandits" in 2002, a role he later returned to in the sequel released in 2004. Keenan also made cameo appearances in the 2009 action film "Crank: High Voltage" and the 2015 IFC series "Comedy Bang! Bang!"
Keenan used the alias Puscifer for a song on the "Underworld" film soundtrack in 2003. Puscifer, the film's alter-ego, later contributed a song to the sequel, "Underworld: Evolution." Later, in 2007, Keenan financed and released "'V' is for Vagina," his first studio album under the name Puscifer.
The album marked a significant departure from Keenan's previous work with Tool and A Perfect Circle, as it was recorded entirely in hotel rooms, on a tour bus, and in various studios across the country. Puscifer debuted as a performer at the Pearl Concert Theater in Paradise, Nevada, where he put on an abstract cabaret-style show.
How's Maynard's James Keenan in his personal Life?
A Perfect Circle's Thirteenth Step featured Devo, a son of Keenan, who later received credit as the cellist on Ashes Divide's Keep Telling Myself It's Alright. Devo also sang background vocals on other songs. As part of Keenan's "Cinquanta" concert, a solo cello performance by him. Keenan's mother, Judith, is mentioned in two songs: "Wings for Marie (Pt. 1)" by Tool and "Judith" by A Perfect Circle.
Keenan is known for his secrecy and control over his public image. He objects to celebrities who are worshipped and once carried business cards with the name "Jesus H. Christ" printed on them. Keenan has resorted to using a paintball gun to chase trespassers off his property when dealing with stalkers.
Keenan studied under Rickson Gracie and has an interest in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which he displayed by taking down a fan who ran on stage during a performance and putting them in a rear naked choke. Keenan received a promotion to brown belt in BJJ from sixth-degree black belt Luis Heredia in November 2021.
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Q: How do I truncate the author list and substitute et al.? Can someone please tell me if there is a way to truncate more than 2 authors for a publication and substitute it by et al. instead? I am using BibTeX.

A: If you use the package natbib it is very easy:
  \citet{jon90}         -->     Jones et al. (1990)
  \citet[chap. 2]{jon90}        -->     Jones et al. (1990, chap. 2)
  \citep{jon90}         -->     (Jones et al., 1990)
  \citep[chap. 2]{jon90}        -->     (Jones et al., 1990, chap. 2)

see the full info in this excellent quick how to:
http://merkel.zoneo.net/Latex/natbib.php
example:
@article{Sillimanetal1995,
title = "Quantifying downflow through creek sediments using temperature time series: one-dimensional solution incorporating measured surface temperature.",
journal = "Journal of Hydrology",
volume = "167",
number = "1-4",
pages = "99 - 119",
year = "1995",
note = "",
issn = "0022-1694",
doi = "DOI: 10.1016/0022-1694(94)02613-G",
author = "Stephen E. Silliman and Jose Ramirez and Raye L. McCabe"
}

will be cited as:
Silliman et al. (1995)

if you use:
    \citet{sillimanetal1995}
if you   want the full list of authors you do:
\citet*{sillimanetal1995}


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Ex-Gay Guy Recommends Joining the Manosphere To Learn How To Be Manly May 11, 2018 Robyn Pennacchia
Ex-Gay Guy Recommends Joining the Manosphere To Learn How To Be Manly
By Robyn Pennacchia
Ex-gay activist Robert Oscar Lopez is very nervous these days. He's convinced he's about to be a criminal since he's almost certain we're on the verge of making it illegal to be ex-gay or for anyone to offer "advice" to those who wish to become ex-gays. That's his interpretation of a bill (that hasn't passed) in California meant to ban conversion therapy.
While the bill will not, in fact, ban poorly written listicles on Barbwire dot com, Lopez has decided that he'd better get his advice out there to the tens of people eager to go from gay to straight before anyone can throw him in jail for doing so.
Most of the advice Lopez offers isn't surprising. Don't masturbate. Don't watch porn. Cut yourself off from everyone you know. Embrace Jesus. And if you try real hard to be romantically interested in women, you can eventually brainwash yourself into it… after maybe ten years or so.
However, one of the more peculiar things Lopez says will make "ex-gays" happy is… checking out the manosphere.
Except for marrying them! Even though they are the WORST.
Return of Kings in particular.
The manosphere may shock you (I mean sites like Roosh's Return of Kings) with its misogyny and vulgarity. But you need to hear the thoughts of straight guys. It will help you stay humble by reminding you that you are now just one of the guys, struggling like the straight ones to get stronger and find better success with girls. It will also educate you on how straight men deal with setbacks and frustration. You need to increase your masculinity and self-confidence before you start dating girls. In addition to spending your time online in these kinds of environments, you want to do activities that place you in contact with straight men, and do not confide in other guys everything you are dealing with. Part of being a man is not having to talk about everything in your head, and just listening to what other people do. If you want to be in a relationship with a woman, you need to become a man — the kind of person who can be stalwart, unflappable, strong, and reliable, someone with no problems or drama. Being around straight men will gradually help you get there.
For those unfamiliar, the "manosphere" refers to the parts of the internet heavily frequented by every possible variety of misogynist. You've got your standard Men's Rights Activists, your MGTOWs ("Men Going Their Own Way Except For All They Do Is Talk About How Much They Hate Women"), your Red Pillers (men who believe they've discovered the "truth" of the universe, which is that men are actually the ones being oppressed by women), and your incels (involuntarily celibates… those are the ones now going on murder sprees). Return of Kings is sort of a Red Pill/Pick-up Artist site that traffics in extreme misogyny. (For instance, there's currently an article on the site titled "4 Reasons Why Women Make False Rape Accusations," all of which are about how women so desperately covet the "status" that goes along with being a rape victim.)
There is, of course, a certain amount of irony in trying to get gay men to go straight by sending them to a site that hates women.
Now, as much of a misanthrope as I can be, I have far too much faith in humanity to think for a second that freaking Return of Kings is a fair and reasonable sampling of the way most heterosexual men think. That shit is not "masculinity," it's a cult. A cult that explains the world in a simple and screwed up way to simple and screwed up men. The only way someone could look at this and go "Ah, yes — this is what being a heterosexual man is all about!" is if they have literally no idea what heterosexual men are about.
This, I guess, is why it would be a natural fit for someone like Lopez — not just because he's an ex-gay, but also because he clearly doesn't care for women.
Once you go straight, you may go years without sex; nobody wants to hear you cry about it. Once you find your woman, you can't just blow off things she complains about. You have to sit and listen to her whine about stupid stuff for hours without laughing or rolling your eyes or getting snarky.
Has Robert Oscar Lopez ever interacted with another human being?
At several points in his two-page-long screed, Lopez explains that there are two different kinds of women on the planet — good girls and "trashy throwaway dolls" — which is a very manosphere-like way of viewing us. He recommends finding one of the former types and then not having sex with them until you (the ex-gay who now hates women) have married them. I guess because, that way, you're kinda stuck?
It's really a pretty insidious way of hating both gay men and women. He wants gay men to stop being themselves, because God hates that, and he doesn't think that even the "good women" deserve to be with someone who's romantically and sexually attracted to them, because they're obviously just baby-making vehicles for eternal salvation.
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Q: PHP Which music is most popular (comparing strings) Hey guys trying to find a more efficient way to do the following.
I am tracking users video history on my site, i have multiple videos on this site all with similar 'Genres'; Rock, Pop, Acoustic, Alternative etc etc.
What i am doing is grabbing the last six videos that the user has watched, (depending on if they have watched six videos) and finding the genre that relates to that video. once i have six genres;
E.g
$Genre1 = "Pop"; //The last video watched
$Genre2 = "Rock"; //The second last video watched
$Genre3 = "Rock"; // ect ect
$Genre4 = "Alternative";
$Genre5 = "Rock";
$Genre5 = "Rock";

Rock is the most popular Genre type out of these results and i am wondering if there is a way to find out which genre is popular.

A: Compose an array from all these strings, e.g.:
$genres = array('pop', 'rock', 'rock', 'alt', 'rock', 'rock');

and than use array_count_values($genres) function.

A: Try this:
$Genre[] = "Pop"; //The last video watched
$Genre[] = "Rock"; //The second last video watched
$Genre[] = "Rock"; // ect ect
$Genre[] = "Alternative";
$Genre[] = "Rock";
$Genre[] = "Rock";

$popular = array_count_values($Genre);
$popular = rsort($popular);
foreach ($popular as $pop) {
    $most_pop = $pop;
    break;
}

echo $pop;

A: Whenever you have multiple variables for the same thing like this, you should see it as a clue to use some form of array. You can then look at the PHP manual for useful array functions to act on your data.
In this case, one useful trick is to put your genres as the keys of an associative array, with values counting the occurrences of that genre, like this:
array(
    'Rock'  => 2,
    'Jazz'  => 1,
    'Blues' => 3
)

You can build this up in a loop with code like $scoreboard[$genre]++ (where $scoreboard is the array you're building).
Once you have it, you can use sort() to put it in order of scores, for instance.
I'll let you come up with your own solution rather than writing all the code for you, but hopefully this shows you how to tackle the problem.


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Consider your sources
There are conflicting views about nuclear energy vs. renewables in the climate debate. Is nuclear energy safe? Are there sufficient resources and time for renewables to scale up to meet demand as nuclear and fossil fuels are rapidly curtailed? Does nuclear encourage profligate energy use? Is the nuclear industry offering a Faustian bargain to climate restoration advocates?
These may all be useful questions, but there's one overriding concern that affects everyone.
Stable governance
Is there a globally effective government (whether a superpower acting unilaterally or all governments in concert as "united" nations) that has demonstrably kept all nation-states and powerful private interests accountable to clean up the radioactive "waste" from nuclear power plants?
"As of the first quarter of 2019, 162 units are globally awaiting or in various stages of decommissioning... Overall, only 19 reactors, with a capacity of 6 GW, were fully decommissioned ... only 10 have been returned to greenfield sites...
"When analyzing decommissioning policies, one needs to distinguish between the process itself (in the sense of the actual implementation), and the financing of decommissioning...." [The World Nuclear Industry, pg 158-159]
Since radioactivity lasts a long time, is there a robust global government that has maintained stability for several thousand years? No? Well then, it would seem that one more nuclear power plant in the hands of the current club of despots is very risky business (not the least of which is the American nuclear superpower's own home-grown "very stable genius").
Speaking of unsavory characters... the Kock brothers weigh in
Renewables are criticized for using more land than fossil fuels or nuclear power (for example, in The Footprint of Energy: Land Use of U.S. Electricity Production). It turns out that the publisher of this report, Strata Policy Institute, gets it support from incumbents with an agenda:
"In 2016, the Charles Koch Institute contributed $1,677,500 to Strata" [Energy and Policy]
Now that's not to say their data is entirely wrong, but by publishing independently, they are thereby not under the same rules as academic publications which respectfully require conflict of interest statements.
When you connect the dots, it gets easier to understand what's going on:
Correcting Anti-Renewable Energy Propaganda
"... Renewable energy gets cheaper each year, nuclear power gets more expensive each year — how come they still adamantly claim that renewables are not a cost-effective way of decarbonizing?
The answer, of course, is that the studies are flawed. Taking a look at these studies shows that several patterns can be observed in many of these studies. Among these flaws are ridiculous overestimates of storage requirements, overestimates of grid expansion needs, and the insistence on uneconomical strategies of storing electricity, such as insisting on batteries to store several weeks worth of grid electricity consumption.
It is strange to find someone so gifted as James Hansen caught up in this drama.
We can be thankful for Hansen's monumental contributions to climate awareness. That said, he wrote a bizarre opinion piece 6 years ago, "Renewable Energy, Nuclear Power and Galileo: Do Scientists Have a Duty to Expose Popular Misconceptions?" In this piece, Hansen tackles "Energy misconceptions" (meaning, his views on renewables, as if he were the arbiter who knew what he was talking about). Unfortunately, his understanding of the technology and its applications is limited and his assumptions are far off the mark.
For example, has he scrutinized his cohorts when he joined a presentation with Michael Shellenberger at COP23, in a session titled "Nuclear Power? Are Renewables Enough?"
Shellenberger has been on the take from the nuclear power industry for a long time. He bolsters his creds by weaving a grand story of his conversion from solar. In this presentation, Shellenberger concludes his remarks by invoking the weight of a rock star, Sting:
The very idea that Shellenberger would manipulate his audience on matters of engineering and physics by quoting a celebrity whose credentials are limited to having once sung a song, "Nuclear Waste," is plainly fraudulent. Furthermore, Sting advocates for "massive amounts of power" which completely misses the point. What we need is good engineering, to do more with less and stop trying to power a brute force fossil fuelish world with nuclear. We need an elegant new energy system which directs sophisticated energy to where it's really needed.
(At the end of the steam era, locomotives were typically only 6% efficient; a few reached 12%. Diesels came along at ≈20% efficiency and put steam locomotives out of business. Would we now go back and use solar energy to power a steam locomotive? With electric motors at more than 80% efficiency, we can find better ways to move things.)
Consider your sources.
Can we wean ourselves off fossil fuels?
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5 highlights from the London Art Fair
Our selection of the unmissable exhibits from the fair's 2019 edition
By Ellen Peirson-Hagger
Born to suffer the weight of men (2015), Jade Montserrat, courtesy of Alison Jacques Gallery
Kicking off the 2019 international art calendar is the London Art Fair, which returns to the capital in January for its 31st edition – the perfect activity to start the new year with. The fair invites both seasoned and aspiring collectors to browse pieces from the very best galleries around the world, exhibiting modern and contemporary works from the 20th century to the present day. Whether you prefer portraiture or abstract design, here are Bazaar's highlights from the 2019 showcase.
London Art Fair, in association with IG, runs from 16 to 20 January at the Business Design Centre, London N1.
1 The main fair
Untitled, Dominic Beattie (2008), courtesy of JGM Gallery
Exhibiting work from some of the world's most renowned living artists, the fair will feature pieces by David Hockney, Banksy and Grayson Perry. Further highlights include Hazelton Fine Art Galleries, which will bring a selection of Salvador Dalì bronze sculptures to mark the 30th anniversary of the artist's death, and the strong focus on prints, including exclusive releases by David Shrigley and Charming Baker, and, elsewhere, abstract works by Freya Payne, Dominic Beattie and Michael Roberts.
2 Art Projects
La Branche De La Liberté (2018), Saïdou Dicko, courtesy of ARTCO
Art Projects has returned to the Fair every year since 2005, supporting emerging galleries by showcasing the newest contemporary art from around the world. Highlights from the 15th edition include a new body of work by the London and Beijing-based painter Xiao-yang Li in which she creates ceramic sculptures that echo subjects found in her paintings, investigating the relationship between space and surface. ARTCO Gallery will stage a group exhibition addressing the theme of national and cultural identity, including the work of the Burkina Faso-born Saïdou Dicko, who works across photography, video, installation and painting to create evocative scenes about everyday life.
3 Dialogues
Elizabeth Taylor, New York, 1957, Jesse A. Fernandez, courtesy of (S)ITOR
This innovative scheme invites pairs of galleries to form new relationships by collaborating to create a shared presentation. Curated by Kiki Mazzucchelli for its sixth edition, this year's theme invites dialogue between the work of contemporary artists from Latin America and Europe, featuring graphic paint-and-ink works by Alba Hodsoll, elegant portrait photography by Jesse A Fernandez and large-scale figurative paintings by Rebecca Harper.
4 Photo50
Hayley Coles, June 17th, 2006, Trish Morrissey, courtesy of Impressions Gallery
For the past 12 years the fair's annual guest-curated exhibition has provided a critical forum for examining some of the most distinctive elements of current photographic practice. This year Photo50 will engage with fundamental questions about the changing dynamics of family life. Who's looking at the family now?, curated by Tim Clark, will exhibit the work of 14 British and Irish artists such as David Moore and Trish Morrissey, alongside artists showing in London for the very first time, including Alba Zari, Amak Mahmoodian and Mariela Sancari.
5 Towner Art Gallery
End of the Land I (2002), Wolfgang Tillmans, courtesy Maureen Paley and the Towner Collection
Founded in 1923 with a bequest of 22 paintings by Alderman John Chisolm Towner, Eastbourne's Towner Art Gallery partners with the fair to present The Living Collection. The selection of 27 works reflects the gallery's evolving collection of contemporary art gathered over almost a century, including pieces by Eric Ravilious, Gertrude Hermes and Wolfgang Tillmans, and will shed a light on the heritage of Eastbourne and East Sussex, a place that has nurtured and inspired artists throughout the twentieth century.
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Janosch (Hindenburg O.S., 1931. március 11. –) német illusztrátor és gyermekkönyvíró. A Horst Eckert néven anyakönyvezett, magát sziléziainak valló Janosch családjával a második világháború után családjával Németország nyugati felére költözött. 1960-ban adta ki első gyermekkönyvét, azóta több, mint 100 művét majdnem 30 nyelvre fordítva kiadták.

Művei

 Die Geschichte von Valek dem Pferd. Georg-Lentz-Verlag, München 1960.
 Das kleine Schiff. Georg-Lentz-Verlag, München 1960.
 Der Josa mit der Zauberfidel. Georg-Lentz-Verlag, München 1960.
 Onkel Poppoff kann auf Bäume fliegen. Parabel-Verlag, München 1964.
 Das Auto hier heißt Ferdinand. Parabel-Verlag, München 1964, .
 Böllerbam und der Vogel. Middelhauve Verlag, Köln 1968.
 Cholonek oder Der liebe Gott aus Lehm. Georg-Bitter-Verlag, Recklinghausen 1970, .
 Lari Fari Mogelzahn. Beltz-Verlag, Weinheim 1971, .
 Sacharin im Salat. Bertelsmann-Verlag, München 1975, .
 Traumstunde für Siebenschläfer. Beltz-Verlag, Weinheim 1977, .
 Die Maus hat rote Strümpfe an. Beltz-Verlag, Weinheim 1978, .
 Oh, wie schön ist Panama. Beltz-Verlag, Weinheim 1978, .
 Sandstrand. Beltz-Verlag, Weinheim 1979, ; Merlin Verlag, Gifkendorf 2001, .
 Komm, wir finden einen Schatz. Beltz-Verlag, Weinheim 1979, .
 Schnuddelbuddel sagt Gutnacht. Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag, München 1979, .
 Post für den Tiger. Beltz-Verlag, Weinheim 1980, .
 Das Leben der Thiere. Beltz-Verlag, Weinheim 1981, .
 Rasputin der Vaterbär. Beltz-Verlag, Weinheim 1983, .
 Ich mach dich gesund, sagte der Bär. Diogenes-Verlag, Zürich 1985, .
 Das Lumpengesindel. Diogenes-Verlag, Zürich 1987, .
 Der Mäuse-Sheriff. Georg Bitter Verlag, Recklinghausen 1989, .
 Die Kunst der bäuerlichen Liebe 1. Teil. Merlin Verlag, Gifkendorf 1990, .
 Du bist ein Indianer, Hannes. Bitter Verlag, Recklinghausen 1990, .
 Polski Blues. Goldmann Verlag, München 1991, .
 Zurück nach Uskow. Merlin Verlag, Gifkendorf 1992, .
 Schäbels Frau. Goldmann Verlag, München 1992, .
 Mutter sag, wer macht die Kinder? München 1992, Mosaik-Verlag, .
 Von dem Glück, Hrdlak gekannt zu haben. Goldmann Verlag, München 1994, .
 Von dem Glück, als Herr Janosch überlebt zu haben. Merlin Verlag, Gifkendorf 1994, .
 Franz mit dem verdammten Hut. Little Tiger Verlag, Hamburg 1995, .
 Schnuddel baut ein Wolkenhaus. Isis Verlag, Chur 1995, .
 Schnuddels Gute-Nacht-Geschichten. Isis Verlag, Chur 1995, .
 Wörterbuch der Lebenskunst. Goldmann Verlag, München 1995, .
 Gastmahl auf Gomera. Goldmann Verlag, München 1997, .
 Restaurant & Mutterglück oder Das Kind. Merlin Verlag, Gifkendorf 1998, .
 Ich liebe eine Tigerente. Mosaik-Verlag, München 1999, .
 Janoschs großer, kleiner Tigeratlas. Bassermann, München 2002, .
 Janoschs Tausend-Bilder-Lexikon. Bassermann, München 2002, .
 Wie der Tiger zählen lernt. Bassermann, München 2002, .
 Wie der Tiger lesen lernt. Bassermann, München 2002, .
 Bei Liebeskummer Apfelmus. Bassermann, München 2002, .
 Morgen kommt der Weihnachtsbär. Bassermann, München 2002, .
 Wenn Schnuddel in die Schule geht und andere Geschichten. cbj, München 2006, .
 Gibt es hitzefrei in Afrika? So leben die Kinder dieser Welt. Heyne Verlag, München 2006, .

Magyarul
Papa, most mackó vagy!; ford. Feleki Ingrid; Móra, Bp., 1986
Kistigris és Kismackó Panamában; ford. Dornbach Mária, ill. a szerző; Móra, Bp., 2003
Kincsvadászat. Történet arról, hogyan indult Kistigris és Kismackó a nagy kincs keresésére; ford. Dornbach Mária; Móra, Bp., 2012
Irány Panama! Történet arról, hogyan utazott Kistigris és Kismackó álmai országába; ford. Dornbach Mária; Móra, Bp., 2012
Halló, itt Kistigris! Történet arról, hogyan találta fel Kismackó és Kistigris a levélpostát, a légipostát és a telefont; ford. Dornbach Mária; Móra, Bp., 2013
Kismackó Mentőszolgálat. Történet arról, milyen beteg volt egyszer Kistigris; ford. Dornbach Mária; Móra, Bp., 2013
Szevasz, Kismalac! Történet arról, hogy egy napon Kistigris elfelejt hazamenni; ford. Dornbach Mária; Móra, Bp., 2014
Szülinapi buli. Történet arról, hogyan ünnepelték meg Kistigris szülinapját; ford. Dornbach Mária; Móra, Bp., 2014

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Landlady fined after fatal fire
Owner guilty of four offences
A London landlord has been handed a £160,000 fine and ordered to pay £40,000 in costs after a fatal fire revealed a string of fire safety breaches.
The fire, which broke out at the property owned by Mrs Surinder Rana on 8 August 2011, spread across the ground floor, first floor and loft.
Four fire engines and 20 firefighters attended the blaze at the house in multiple occupation, saving several residents.
One man, however, was found in the heavily smoke filled kitchen on the ground floor, and died shortly after arriving at hospital.
Upon inspection of the premises, fire inspectors found there was no means to escape the premises quickly, there were no fire detectors, smoke alarms or firefighting equipment, and no proper risk assessment was in place at the property.
A neighbouring house, also owned by Mrs Rana and used as a house in multiple occupation, prompted a prohibition notice, preventing their use as residential accommodation until they had been fitted with suitable safety measures.
London Fire Brigade's Assistant Commissioner for Fire Safety Neil Orbell said: "Landlords have a responsibility to keep their tenants safe from fire and if they are ignoring those responsibilities and putting the people living in their properties at risk we will not hesitate to prosecute.
"The sentence handed down to Mrs Rana is a stark reminder to landlords that the court's take fire safety as seriously as we do and that the penalties for ignoring it are severe."
London Fire Brigade
Commercial buildings, non-domestic and multi-occupancy premises in England and Wales are already forced to undertake a 'suitable and sufficient' fire risk assessment carried out under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
While the overwhelming majority of premises do this, if the assessment is thought to have been carried out to an insufficient extent, the Responsible Person can face an unlimited fine or up to two years in prison.


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Q: Input polling in a while(true) loop on a different thread only working once I've created a stop watch app. Within its constructor I've started a new thread that has a while(true) loop to check for keyboard hits - if Space is hit the stopwatch will pause; if A is hit, the stopwatch resumes. This works once for each, however after that it does not register, and it seems the loop is no longer running or something because I put a log inside the while loop (but outside of the if statements) and it does not get printed every loop as I presumed it would. (Note I had to include hasPressedSpace and hasPressedA booleans because the Input events were being registered multiple times during one keystroke).
namespace StopWatch
{
    class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            StopWatch stopWatch = new StopWatch();
            stopWatch.Start();
        }
    }

    public class StopWatch
    {
        public TimeSpan Duration { get; private set; }
        private bool _hasStoppped;
        private ThreadStart threadStart;
        private Thread thread;
        private bool isPaused;

        public StopWatch()
        {

            Duration = new TimeSpan();
            threadStart = new ThreadStart(KeyBoardThread);
            thread = new Thread(threadStart);
            thread.SetApartmentState(ApartmentState.STA);
            thread.Start();
        }

        public void Start()
        {

            while (!_hasStoppped)
                {

                    Thread.Sleep(100);
                    Duration += TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(100);
                    Console.WriteLine("Duration: " + Duration);

                }
        }

        void KeyBoardThread()
        {

            bool hasPressedSpace = false;
            bool hasPressedA = false;

            while (true)
            {

            if (Keyboard.IsKeyDown(Key.Space) && !hasPressedSpace)
                {

                    hasPressedSpace = true;
                    hasPressedA = false;
                    Stop();
                }

            if (Keyboard.IsKeyDown(Key.A) && !hasPressedA)
                {
                    hasPressedSpace = false;
                    hasPressedA = true;
                    _hasStoppped = false;
                    Start();
                }

            }

            }

         void Stop()
        {
            Console.WriteLine("stop called");
            _hasStoppped = true;

        }
    }
}

A: Add the following line to the end of your main function:
Console.WriteLine("Exit");

You will observe that after pressing the Space key, the program prints "Exit". Then it, well, exits!
The problem is here:
while (!_hasStoppped)
{
    Thread.Sleep(100);
    Duration += TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(100);
    Console.WriteLine("Duration: " + Duration);
}

If _hasStoppped is true the thread completes and so does your program. You need to rethink your logic.
You may also like to note that a Stopwatch class is built into the .NET Framework :)