Machine for packaging articles inside containers - CT PACK S.r.l.
Machine (1) for packaging articles (2) inside containers (3), a conveyor (6) is provided with a longitudinally movable transporting section (7) for feeding the articles (2) in a given direction (D) and along a given conveying path (P); a robot (23), which is arranged along the conveying path (P) and controlled by an operating and control device depending on detection at least of the position of each article (2) on the transporting section (7), picks up single articles (2) from the transporting section (7) and transfers each picked-up article (2) inside a container (3); the transporting section (7) is delimited transversely by two side walls (18) stabilizing the position and direction of each article (2) with respect to the transporting section (7); on the latter the articles (2) are stably seated between the side walls (18), one behind another in a row, in the conveying direction (D).
20030079959 Conveyor and packaging apparatus and packaging conveyance and packaging methods 2003-05-01 Spencer et al.
5839569 Method of conveying tubes on a textile machine and device for carrying out the method 1998-11-24 Spindler et al.
4694637 Method and apparatus for grouping, orienting, and packing articles 1987-09-22 Bech et al.
Italian Search Report dated Jul. 8, 2011 from counterpart foreign application.
European Search Report dated Nov. 24, 2011 from counterpart foreign application.
1. A machine for packaging articles inside containers, comprising: at least one conveyor provided with a longitudinally movable transporting section including at least one conveying channel for feeding the articles in a given direction and along a given conveying path; a station for loading the articles onto the transporting section; a sensor arranged along the conveying path for detecting at least a position of each article on the transporting section; at least one robot arranged along the conveying path; a control mechanism connected to the sensor and to the robot for imparting to the robot commands for picking up single articles from the transporting section and transferring each picked-up article inside a container; wherein, a conveying channel of the transporting section is delimited transversely by two side walls for contacting opposing sides of each article to stabilize the position and direction of each article with respect to the transporting section so the articles are stably seated on the transporting section between the side walls, with the articles aligned one directly behind another in a row in the conveying direction; wherein the two side walls are movable along the conveying direction; wherein the conveyor comprises at least one chain wound in a conveying loop around two pulleys and a plurality of links hinged to the at least one chain and placed adjacent to each other such that shoulders of the plurality of links define the two side walls, wherein gaps are open between the shoulders of the plurality of links when the plurality of links are in an arc portion of the loop and wherein, when the plurality of links are in a straight upper portion of the transporting section, there are no gaps between the shoulders of directly adjacent links; wherein the transporting section includes a plurality of adjacent parallel conveying channels extending along the conveying path defined by the plurality of links positioned adjacent to each other.
2. The machine of claim 1, wherein the side walls mutually converge towards a bottom of the transporting section, transversely relative to the conveying direction.
3. The machine of claim 2, wherein the side walls extend with a continuous surface from the bottom of the transporting section.
4. The machine of claim 1, wherein the side walls transversely define a groove for receiving the articles; each article being retained, with contact, between the side walls in a stable and fixed position on the transporting section.
5. The machine of claim 4, wherein the groove has, in cross-section, a substantially triangular shape.
6. The machine of claim 4, wherein groove has, in cross-section, a substantially trapezoidal shape.
7. The machine of claim 1, in which each article has an elongated form and a main longitudinal axis of extension, and wherein the side walls define transversely a groove inside which each article is stably seated with its longitudinal axis aligned with the conveying direction.
8. The machine of claim 1, wherein the conveyor comprises at least two pulleys, at least one of the at least two pulleys is a driving pulley; the chain defining, at a top, the transporting section and, at a bottom, a return section.
9. The machine of claim 1, wherein the loading station comprises a feed mechanism for loading the articles one behind another in a row onto the transporting section.
10. The machine of claim 1, wherein the robot comprises a movable gripping head which has a component of movement directed along the transporting section parallel to the conveying direction.
11. The machine of claim 1, wherein the control mechanism is programmed to impart to the robot commands for picking up single articles from the transporting section and transferring each picked-up article into a container until a predetermined number of transferred articles, defining a group, is reached inside the container.
12. The machine of claim 11, wherein each link of the chain defines a respective basic portion of the bottom and the side walls.
13. The machine of claim 1, wherein the side walls are parallel to each other and movable in the conveying direction.
This application claims priority to Italian Patent Application BO2010A000489 filed Jul. 30, 2010, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein.
The present invention relates to a machine for packaging articles inside containers.
More particularly, the machine according to the present invention is of the type comprising at least one conveyor provided with a longitudinally movable transporting section for feeding the articles in a given direction and along a given conveying path; a station for loading the articles onto the transporting section; sensor means arranged along the conveying path for detecting at least the position of each article on the transporting section; at least one robot arranged along the conveying path; control means connected to said sensor means and to said robot for imparting to the robot commands for picking up single articles from the transporting section and transferring each picked-up article inside a container.
A machine of this type is known, for example, from European patent EP 0856465 B1 in the name of Gerhard Schubert GmbH. In this machine, the articles are loaded in bulk onto the operative transporting section of a flat conveyor belt. Downstream of the loading station the position and direction of each article on the conveyor belt are then detected so that subsequently a robot, arranged along the conveying path downstream of the detection station, is able to pick up each article and then transfer it inside a container.
In a machine of this type, round articles, when resting on the conveyor belt with their convex surface, may start to roll in an undesirable manner on the belt between the moment when their position and direction are detected and the moment when they must be gripped by the robot. As a result the robot may not grip an article correctly or fail to grip it all.
The object of the present invention is to provide a machine for packaging articles inside containers which does not have the abovementioned drawback.
According to the present invention a machine for packaging articles inside containers is provided, said machine comprising the characteristic features present in one or more of the accompanying claims.
FIGS. 4a-4d relate to respective variants, shown in cross-section, of the links of the conveyor according to FIG. 3.
In FIGS. 1 and 2, the reference number 1 denotes in its entirety a machine for packaging articles 2 inside containers 3.
The articles 2 are preferably, but not exclusively, food products. In this example the articles 2 consist of ice-cream cones 2 with a long, more precisely conical, shape and a main longitudinal axis 4 of extension.
The containers 3 are preferably, but not exclusively, cardboard boxes 3.
The articles 2 are packaged, preferably but not exclusively, in orderly groups 5 inside respective containers 3.
In the example shown, the machine 1 is suitable for performing automatic packaging of ice-cream cones 2 inside cardboard boxes 3 inside each of which a group 5 of cones 2 is arranged in an orderly manner.
According to a preferred mode of packaging in one or two layers, the cones 2 alongside each other within each layer are arranged in a direction rotated through 180° with respect to each other. In the case of more than one layer, the vertically aligned cones 2 of two superimposed layers are arranged in a direction rotated through 180° with respect to each other.
In both cases, the cones 2 are inserted in an orderly and predetermined manner inside the box 3 so as to fill the box 3 wasting as little space as possible.
The machine comprises at least one conveyor 6 which is provided with a longitudinally movable transporting section 7 for feeding the articles 2 in a given direction D and along a given rectilinear conveying path P.
The conveyor 6 comprises at least two pulleys 8 with a horizontal axis 8a, at least one of which is a driving pulley, and a chain 9 with links 10 wound endlessly around the pulleys 8.
In the example shown the pulleys 8 are two in number and arranged at the same height.
Between the two pulleys 8, the chain 9 defines, at the top, the said transporting section 7 and, at the bottom, a return section 11.
The transporting section 7 is horizontal. Preferably, the return section 11 is also horizontal.
The links 10 are preferably made of plastic.
The links 10 are hinged with each other along a bottom wall 12 thereof by means of respective cylindrical hinges 13 parallel to the axis 8a of the pulleys 8 (FIGS. 3a and 3b).
In this way the links 10 are able to rotate relative to each other, opening out in fan fashion, along the winding arc around the pulleys 8, but are arranged alongside, in contact with each other, along the sections 7 and 11. More precisely, along the sections 7 and 11 the adjacent links 10 have their outer walls 14, i.e. the walls which support the product 2 and are situated opposite to the bottom walls 12, arranged alongside each other so as to form a substantially continuous surface.
On the transporting section 7, each link 10 of the chain 9 defines a respective basic portion 15 of the bottom 16 of the transporting section 7 itself.
Two side shoulders 17, which are flared relative to each other, project from the portion 15 and define with the bottom portion 15 the said outer wall 14.
On the transporting section 7, the shoulders 17 of the adjacent links 10 define, with a substantially continuous surface, two side walls 18 of the transporting section 7 itself.
The side walls 18 delimit transversely the transporting section 7, are parallel to each other and movable in the conveying direction D and mutually converge towards the bottom 16 of the transporting section 7, transversely relative to the conveying direction D.
The side walls 18 extend with a continuous surface from the bottom 16 of the transporting section 7 and define transversely a groove 19 or concavity 19 for receiving the articles 2.
The groove 19 and the links 10 have, in cross-section, a substantially triangular shape, as illustrated more clearly in FIG. 4c.
FIG. 4d shows a variation of embodiment of the cross-section of the links 10 and the groove 19 shown in FIG. 4c. In this case, the groove 19 and the links 10 have, in cross-section, a substantially triangular shape which is asymmetrical instead of symmetrical.
According to a further variant, shown in FIG. 4a, the groove 19 and the links 10 have, in cross-section, a substantially trapezoidal shape.
FIG. 4b shows a variation of embodiment of the cross-section of the links 10 and the groove 19 shown in FIG. 4a. In this case, the groove 19 and the links 10 have, in cross-section, a substantially trapezoidal shape which is asymmetrical instead of symmetrical.
The machine 1 also comprises a station 20 for loading the articles 2 onto the transporting section 7. The loading station 20 comprises a feed unit 21 for loading the articles 2 one behind another in a row onto the transporting section 7.
On the transporting section 7 the articles 2 may be arranged at a constant interval or at a random distance from each other along the row.
Once arranged on the conveyor 6, the articles 2 are stably seated between the walls 18 one behind another in the conveying direction D. In other words, the side walls 18, by retaining the articles 2 inside the groove 19, act as elements for stabilising the position and direction of each article 2 with respect to the transporting section 7.
Generally, the articles 2 are varyingly spaced from each other along the conveying path P and may be arranged in the same direction or have, in an alternating or random manner, a direction rotated through 180° with respect to the other adjacent article in the row.
The machine 1 also comprises sensor means 22 arranged along the conveying path P for detecting at least the position of each article 2 on the transporting section 7.
In the case where the articles 2 are all arranged in the same direction on the transporting section 7, the sensor means 22 may comprise a simple photocell; in the case where the articles 2 have, in an alternating or random manner, a direction rotated through 180° with respect to the other adjacent article in the row, the sensor means 22 preferably comprise a telecamera able to detect both the position and the direction of each article 2.
The machine 1 also comprises at least one robot 23 arranged along the conveying path P. The robot 23 comprises a movable gripping head 24 which has a component of movement directed along the transporting section 7 parallel to the conveying direction D.
The gripping head 24 comprises preferably at least two gripping jaws which are coordinated with the sucking action of a suction mouth. The gripping head 24 is also motor-driven so as to be able to rotate about an axis perpendicular to the conveying plane of the articles 2, so as to be able to pick up the articles 2 independently of their direction within the groove 19.
The machine 1 also comprises control means 25 which are connected to the sensor means 22 and to the robot 23 as well as to an encoder 26 of the conveyor 6 and are intended to impart to the robot 23 commands for picking up single articles 2 from the transporting section 7 and transferring each picked-up article 2 inside a container 3.
The encoder 26 provides information as to the position of the transporting section 7 and, independently of the speed of the latter, allows one to determine the position of each article 2 on the section 7 and monitor the article 2 during gripping thereof.
The control means 25 are connected via an Ethernet or other type of network to a central management unit 30.
In accordance with that shown in FIG. 2, the containers 3 are fed in succession towards the operating area of the robot 23 by means of a conveyor 27.
The conveyor 27 comprises two pulleys (not shown) with a horizontal axis, at least one of which is the driving pulley, and a belt 28 wound endlessly around the pulleys.
Between the two pulleys, the belt 28 defines, at the top, a transporting section 29 and, at the bottom, a return section (not shown).
The transporting section 29 is horizontal and extends parallel to the transporting section 7. Preferably, the sections 7 and 29 are arranged at the same height.
The sections 7 and 29 may be moved in the same direction or in a contrary sense, i.e. in opposite directions.
In the case where the articles 2 must be packaged in orderly groups inside respective containers 3, the control means 25 are programmed to impart to the robot 23 commands for picking up single articles 2 from the transporting section 7 and transferring each picked-up article 2 into the same container 3 until a predetermined number n of inserted articles 2, defining a group, is reached inside the said container 3.
During operation, the articles 2, although resting on the transporting section 7 with a convex surface thereof, more specifically with their conical side surface, are unable to roll in an undesirable manner on the transporting section 7 between the moment when their position and, if applicable, direction are detected and the moment when they must be gripped by the robot 23. This is ensured by the fact that each article 2 is retained, with contact, between the shoulders 17 of the links 10, or in other words between the side walls 18, in a stable fixed position on the transporting section 7. In particular, each article 2 is stably seated inside the groove 19 with its longitudinal axis 4 aligned with the conveying direction D.
It is evident that, in the case where the sensor means 22 comprise a telecamera, the latter may provide the control means 25 also with information relating to the form and/or quality and/or type of article 2. In the specific case of the example shown, the control means 25 may impart to the robot 23 a discard command in the case where the cone 2 to be picked up has been detected as being defective or may impart to the robot 23 a command for performing transfer to different containers depending on the flavour of the cone 2, in the case where the conveyor 6 is supplied with cones 2 of varying flavours.
It should also be pointed out that the side walls 18 described above as forming an integral part of the transporting section 7 of the conveyor 6 could also be formed, in a technically equivalent manner, as separate elements provided that they are movable in synchronism with the transporting section 7. For example, each wall 18 could be defined by a belt wound around respective inclined-axis pulleys and driven in synchronism with a conveyor belt defining the abovementioned transporting section.
The invention may obviously be implemented on an industrial level; moreover it may be subject to numerous modifications and variations all falling within the scope of the inventive idea; all the details may be replaced moreover by technically equivalent elements.


The K&A Local Waterway Partnership Moorings Sub-Group delivered its proposals for the local mooring strategy to a meeting of the full Partnership on 31st January.
The K&A Local Waterways Partnership Moorings Sub-Group has held two meetings so far, on 26th October and 19th November. It is due to carry out a final review of the proposed mooring plan before putting it out to consultation to the organisations and communities represented in the Sub-Group.


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NEC eyes N2tr pension funds for road, power projects
By Terhemba Daka, Abuja
20 December 2019 | 3:21 am
1 hour ago Nigeria
NEC presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Photo; TWITTER/NIGERIAGOV
Indications emerged yesterday that the National Economic Council (NEC) is to invest N2tr of contributory pension funds to facilitate the development of infrastructure, especially roads and power.
A summary of monthly pension funds for August released on October 15, 2019, indicate that Nigeria's pension funds have grown to N9.44tr.
Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu who briefed State House Correspondents after the NEC meeting in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday said, "Up to 20 per cent of the pensions funds under the current law can be used for infrastructure development.
The NEC presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, is expected to receive a final report from the sub-committee early next year.
Bagudu, who was joined at the briefing by his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, said the mechanism had been successful in other countries.
"Today, the sub-committee presented an interim report. It reported and identified potential roads, power and rail projects that can be funded through this mechanism.
"They noted that for instance, N169b was allocated for roads across the federation in this year's budget and is grossly inadequate, but with this mechanism may be up to N2tr can be accessed and leveraged upon.
"During the last NEC meeting, there was a review of the performance of the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and we are all impressed about the experience they had gained in the last few years and their performance.
"And it was decided that a committee be set up to leverage on that performance and create a platform where pension funds can be used for infrastructure development in a safe manner so that the country will earn long term returns for the pension funds, while also helping to build infrastructure," Bagudu said.
He disclosed that NEC received a presentation from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, titled, "Evaluation Options Going Forward," adding, "The options were discussed and NEC was advised to study the presentation so that it can review it and take necessary actions."
Speaking, Minister of Finance disclosed that the balance in the Excess Crude Account (ECA) stood at $324.967m as at November 19, 2019, the Stabilisation Account as of December 17, 2019, was N30.479b, while the Natural Resource Fund has to N88.2b.
Meanwhile, council yesterday reviewed the country's security situation and concluded that it has improved across Nigeria, just as Sanwo-Olu, disclosed that its sub-committee on security presented its report on the situation at a closed-door session.
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The top 6 kayak fishing shows for jaw-dropping action
Once you've started kayaking, it becomes a permanent part of your lifestyle. You'll find yourself reading through blogs on the subject, checking up reviews on the latest gear, and of course spend more time watching reels of fishing shows than binging on Netflix. You'll definitely appreciate the host who travels the world to hunt for the biggest and most challenging catch. Today we will be talking about some of the best shows, their hosts and why you should watch them.
1. The Kayak Fishing Show
Length: 22 minutes/episode
This series is currently on its fifth season and is quite the favorite in most kayak fishing circles. It is hosted by Jim Sammons, the very authority of kayak fishing. His goal is simple, he wants to be able to share the best locations and prove that anything is possible in a kayak. He basically travels the world to provide you with the jaw-dropping action you are looking for. The show features other kayak fishing enthusiasts who aim to hunt for the biggest game fish they can catch. The host Jim Sammons, makes each episode quite informative and somewhat instructional, he teaches his audience his personal techniques to help them land the biggest and most challenging catch they aspire. All episodes come with a tip-of-the-week portion too.
The show is done in various water types in different parts of the world. Get ready for jaw-dropping action! Jim pushes the limits every single time! The only con we can see in this show, is the fact that is more focused on solo kayak fishing compared to tandem kayak fishing and he doesn't talk about any type, never mind discuss the best tandem fishing kayak. Catch Jim Sammons' show here, clearly the best fishing show in our list.
2. Field Trips with Robert Field
Length: 25 to 40 minutes/episode
With over 272 videos and 127,000 subscribers on his channel, Robert Field has been documenting his kayaking trips as he travels the world. The main difference between his kayak fishing shows and the other host; Jim Sammons' one is the whole feel. Robert's show covers every aspect of the trip in a very straightforward documentary style. You see every single phase from the travel, to the fishing, and even the prepping and cooking! One of the most memorable episodes features a shark in a mussel farm, talk about the biggest and most challenging catch, right? Speaking about challenging game fish, Robert does have a lot of catches to show off.
The main reason why you should watch this fishing show is the fact that it's entertaining and is shot in the most stunning locations in the world. A downside would be the fact that the filming of candid scenes may not be as stable as shows that were professionally shot. Nonetheless, it's a great series, and should be on your list. Watch his videos here. If you are looking for a fishing show that hunt for the biggest fish, this channel is a great choice.
3. Kayak Bass Fishing with Chad Hoover
Length: 8 to 30 minutes/episode
Chad Hoover has been filming his adventures since 2011. Since then, he has made almost a thousand videos and currently has 85,000 subscribers on his channel. You can say Chad is definitely the Jim Sammons of the Kayak Bass Fishing world, thus his kayak fishing shows should be a must-see for bass fans. His series are quite versatile, and is quite consistent with the theme. Though his locations are not as widespread across the world as the previous two, the hunt for the biggest catch is still the main goal.
Some of his episodes just features him discussing FAQs or tips and ticks, which can be quite anti-climactic especially if you've seen other jaw-dropping pieces in his playlist. Other than that, it's a great way to learn more about kayak bass fishing. Check out his channel here.
4. Key West Kayak Fishing
If you're looking for jaw-dropping action in stunning locations, without the hassle of far travels; Key West Kayak is the ideal fishing show for you. The host, Steve has been filming since 2015 and has almost a thousand videos uploaded with 122,000 subscribers. Compared to Jim Sammons, Steve takes a more direct approach in his very informative kayak fishing shows. He eliminates all the cheesy montages, and just goes direct to the main content.
His videos are short but precise, which is something we can all appreciate. One thing you can truly appreciate is how versatile his content is, it just doesn't focus on the fishing aspect but the cooking as well! Steve isn't in this for the biggest and most challenging game fish, but rather he takes a more practical approach to the sport. To see his work, check his channel out here.
5. 30 Miles Out
Length: 2 to 20 minutes/episodes
Compared to our top three, 30 Miles Out is quite different. For one, Ty and Theresa Southerland don't only focus on Kayak Fishing. We see a variety of content that really covers different niches, but yes there is lots of content on challenging game fish, and tips on how to get started. The fishing show itself is informative, but one thing is for sure, they are not as well equipped as our friend Jim Sammons. Some episodes are quite dark and shaky but you still get the appreciate the stunning locations. If you're curious about their fishing show, check out their channel here. Ty travels the world to hunt for the biggest and best catch.
6. Elias V Fishing
Elias Aisberg has definitely made a name for himself in the world of fishing with his channel. He's been filming since 2009 and has about 345 videos uploaded, with 81,000 subscribers. The very content of his videos are ideal for any kayak fishing shows; with stunning locations, challenging game fish, travels, and jaw-dropping action. You wouldn't want to miss out. Though travels aren't a priority here, unlike Jim's show, there is just so much more to see and enjoy. One of the things you will appreciate the most aside from the crisp video is the fact that Elias is quite the storyteller. You can have the biggest and most challenging game but, it won't be enough if you can't narrate well. Check out his channel by clicking here.
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Wakfu Season 4 Release Date Netflix
Recently, anime has gained huge popularity with fan bases and fan communities all across the globe. The English dubbing of the anime played a major role in that due to which anime has become universal. The majority of the time, famous anime are from Japan and were first popular there, but soon gained popularity across all the countries and now different countries are developing their own anime.
Wakfu Season 4 Release Date
1 Wakfu Season 4 Release Date
1.1 About Wakfu
1.2 Wakfu 4 Release Date
1.3 Wakfu Plot
1.4 What to expect of Wakfu Season 4?
1.5 Ratings of Wakfu
1.6 Wakfu Where to watch?
Wakfu is one of the most popular anime which is surprisingly not from Japan but France. France is also starting to release anime and gaining popularity. Currently, Wakfu has aired 3 Seasons and the fans are waiting for the Season 4 of the series. There is a total of 70 episodes and each episode is 20-30 minutes long.
About Wakfu
Wakfu was created by Ankama Animation in collaboration with France Television. Wakfu was originally a video game that was later adapted into a series version. Wakfu series was first released on 30th October 2008. When the first season turned out to be a huge success, the producers decided to make more of it and two more seasons were released making the episode total 90. The show became more popular when it was released in English dubbed versions which helped it gain a worldwide audience due to which Netflix bought the series and now you can stream it on Netflix in English dubbed version.
Wakfu 4 Release Date
The Season 4 of Wakfu is to be released soon but the bad news is Season 4 will supposedly be the last season of the series and it's been a while since the fans are waiting for the last season. The last season is expected to be released by April 2023.
Netflix took the streaming rights of Wakfu recently in 2014 so the next season of Wakfu will be released on Netflix.
The studio was facing some difficulty financially due to which the 4th season was delayed. There was even a fundraiser hosted for the accumulation of funds in order to produce Wakfu and now it is highly likely that it will be released in April 2023. However, it might be delayed because of the pandemic situation which might postpone the release.
The creators have already issued a statement that the Season 4 of the series will be released and considering the popularity of the show, it is quite obvious that Wakfu will be renewed for another season. Currently, we do not have any further updates regarding the release of Wakfu Season4 but it will most probably be released in 2023 only.
Wakfu Plot
A strange creature leaves a child, named Yugo with a hunter and waits for him to grow up so that he can finally meet his biological family. After many years, when Yugo turns 12 years old, he finds out about his magical powers and uses them when he finds that his village is in danger. With a group of friends, Yugo protects his home. There are people who want to misuse Yugo's magical powers. Yugo however continues his journey to find his family and find out more about his past and realizes that there is a lot left to learn.
What to expect of Wakfu Season 4?
Although, nothing can be said with certainty because the anime is not based on any manga, so, the story ahead is unpredictable. However, Yugo is shown being very close to finding out about his parents. Considering the fact that the 4th Season will be the last season of Wakfu, Yugo will definitely find his parents or the story behind them and discover more about his powers. The role of Amalia will also increase in season 4.
Ratings of Wakfu
We must consider the ratings of the show to conclude whether the show will be renewed for another season or not. Wakfu is highly rated being 8.2 by IMDB and 8.3 by Ratings Graph which is very good ratings and justifies the popularity of the show all across the globe.
Wakfu Where to watch?
If you are considering watching Wakfu, you are required to have a subscription to either Netflix or Crunchyroll. However, it may vary for Netflix in various countries, because every show is not universally available on Netflix. However, if Crunchyroll is available in your country, you can subscribe to it and stream Wakfu on it.
The official trailer of Season 4 of Wakfu is already launched getting the fan all hyped up about the series. The official trailer was launched on June 8, 2020, and the fans are waiting since then for the official release of the 4th Season of the series. However, the pandemic might delay the release a little, but Season 4 will be released which is quite sure. So, be ready with your subscriptions because the next and final season of Wakfu is coming soon.
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when will season 4 be released 2023 is almost gone
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2022 is already finishing. People already forgot about Wakfu since there isn't a 4th season yet
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Q: Accessing tuples from a list in Python So, I haven't been able to figure out how to do this yet. I'm making a map parser for a game, and so far I have a three dimensional list "mapData" in the module "maps". It stores tuples that contain the tile and floor ids. So, when I'm trying to draw the floor, I call
if maps.mapData[mapIndex][x][y][0] == 0: c.blit(maps.grass, tileRect)

to draw the grass for example, and to draw the tiles I call
if maps.mapData[mapIndex][x][y][1] == 1: c.blit(maps.tallGrass, tileRect)

to draw the tall grass. Though, the [0] and [1] is what I'm confused about. They are trying to reference the first and second element of the tuple respectively, but I suspect I am doing that wrong, as I am getting this error:
TypeError: 'int' object is not subscriptable

Just to help, the list "mapData" is initialized as follows:
mapData = [[[0 for y in range(19)] for x in range(25)] for m in range(mapAmount)]
mapData[mapIndex["spawn"]][5][5] = (0, 1)

with "mapIndex" being a dictionary of integers that specify what map is what.
So, I need to know how to get a specific element from a tuple, preferably without using x, y = tuple because that takes a bit more memory, as it has to store the variable. and this is in the rendering loop. If that is the only way to do it, then that is ok by me though. Thanks!
As a side question, does anyone have better idea of deciding what tile to draw other than making a giant if+elif statement in the rendering code?
EDIT: I tried this code:
 floor, tile = maps.mapData[mapIndex][x][y]

 #draw floor
 if floor == 0: c.blit(maps.grass, tileRect)

 #draw tiles
 if tile == 1: c.blit(maps.tallGrass, tileRect)

and got the error:
TypeError: 'int' object is not iterable

A: Thanks to @LukasGraf, the problem has been solved. Not all the variables in the list were initialized as tuples, so I changed this initialization code
mapData = [[[0 for y in range(19)] for x in range(25)] for m in range(mapAmount)]

to this
mapData = [[[(0, 0) for y in range(19)] for x in range(25)] for m in range(mapAmount)]

to make the default value in the list the tuple (0, 0) instead of 0.

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Q: Density plot scaled on 0-1 in R Without using ggplot / ggplot2, is there a way to display normalized densities in R (y axis bounded between 0 and 1) ?
For example, with hist we can do the following:
# for any sample data x, on the interval num1, num2
num1 = 0.0
num2 = 1.0
x <- rbeta(1000, 3, 7)
h = hist(x, breaks = 15)
h$density = h$counts/sum(h$counts)
plot(h, freq=F)

I am looking for an equivalent to represent the pdf of x:
dx = 0.01
xd = seq(num1, num2, dx)
dist = dbeta(xd,3,7)
lines(xd,dist)   # will give me a density that deosnt scale with the histogram...

Same issue (ie. max(dist) > 1 ) if I plot dist separately.

A: You may manipulate the y-axis for density plots:
d   = density(data)
d$y = d$y/max(d$y)

plot(d)

The y-axis will be bounded between zero and one.


Good morning! A reasonable day again for the Ratings - Anyone following the first hour/90minutes strategy was in profit and Williams Nap also won. Hot Picks also produced 4 winners from 6 and we had 1 winner and 2x 2nd places out of 6 Value Selections - the 2 second places a little unlucky not to have won.
Today is Saturday and always proves a difficult day. We have 6 meetings to concern ourselves with.
BBOTD - 5.45 Bath -New Falcon 7/2 generally 2nd by a neck - just couldn't get up there in the final strides.
RP Comment - New Falcon was back up in trip with cheek pieces returned and got very well backed. She was taken wide for her challenge and nearly got there, but the line came too soon. She deserves a change of luck as she´s very consistent.
HOT PICKS - No HPs today.
A decent return to form for the Value Selections. It also paid to take the early prices as given last night with many of the prices smashed in!
Good morning! A bit of a frustrating day for the Service yesterday with plenty of hard luck stories with our 1st rated selections coming 2nd often less than a length. The BBOTD continues to improve its strike rate which in recent weeks is up to around 65-70% - I hope to maintain this level going forward. We had a number of Value selections just fail to land a place and added to the frustrating day. Still a number of decent priced winners though throughout the day.
BBOTD - After carefully assessing todays cards there is NO selection today.
Good day for the HP with 4 from 6 winning.
Good Morning! Reasonable day yesterday but as predicted the Values didn't fare so well. I warned I was against posting them but did so due to a lack of BBOTD/Hot Pick selections.
Only 2 2nds from the selections is not in keeping with recent results and I trust most members heeded my warning.
BBOTD: 3.50 Stratford – Burns Night 13/8 generally won comfortably and was well backed from 13/8 advised into 4/5 at the off. Strike rate with the BBOTD is improving all the time and hopefully more confidence is being gleaned as a result.
3.00 Gold Beau 1st 9/2 / Teetotal 3rd 33/1 !!!
No BBOTD today. Nothing strong enough to give out and with our improved strike rate I don't want to simply give out a selection for the sake of it.
VALUE SELECTIONS - Change of heart but please- very small stakes today!
WOW! We had a very busy day yesterday with no less than 8 meetings to get through. After so much work, it was pleasing to see us have a reasonable day with plenty of winners across the meetings and the other bolt on Services also doing well – The BBOTD won again – it has really improved its Strike Rate over recent weeks and the Value Selections also enjoyed good success with only one failing to place. From the many emails I received it is good to note many of you had ew multiples on these that returned decent profit.
Remember the mantra (boring though it is) to keep disciplined, stick to your strategies and be patient. This is not a get rich quick scheme and its goal is to produce regular and long term profits – which from April (its launch) it has.
Those who are still trying to get to grips with the Service, don't just cancel, email me and I'll do all I can to help.
After the BH mayhem, its calmer waters we find ourselves in today with 4 meetings.
Happy Bank Holiday. We have no less than 8 meetings today.
Lets get cracking - lots to get through.
4.50 Breaking the Bank / Hilali 3rd 20/1 !!!
5.10 Mister Pagan 2nd 11/1 - 15/2 (neck) / Persian Peril.
6.00 From the Top / Call at Midnight 3rd 14/1 !
BBOTD 4.00 Newcastle - See Over the Stars 11/4 generally. won - 11/4 into 9/4sp Good winner and BBOTD strike rate improving all the time!
RP Comment: STARS OVER THE SEA looked well beforehand and travelled nicely on this easier ground. He quickly asserted 2f out, and saw out the 1mtrip particularly effectively, despite drifting to his left close home. He has a high knee action, but looks versatile in terms of ground requirements. He holds entries in Group company later this year, and would not look out of place in a better grade over this 1m trip.
5.10 Newc - Mister Pagan 11/1 2nd 11/1 into 15/2 by a neck!
Fantastic results from the Value Selections. Only 1 Unplaced, 2 winners and the remainder placed at decent odds. Those doing ew patents, lucky 15, lucky 63s etc were well rewarded today and from the emails I received - plenty of you were on them!
Good morning! Well yesterday was wet wet wet, but overall I didn't think the Ratings Results were too bad and I was pleased the BBOTD won at 2/1 (11/8sp) - Williams Tip Tiger Cliffs won the Ebor with our Value Selection chasing him all the way and getting closer all the time at big odds.
We also enjoyed a few decent rfc's coming in. If you did use the Service yesterday I hope you found a few winners.
BBOTD 4.30 Goodwood - Penitent 11/4 generally. Hot contest but with the slower conditions in his favour. Lost - ran poorly and definitely not up to his rating.
No Hot Picks today - Whilst the going is still the way it is we'll keep the pallet dry for today and look at it again tomorrow.
Good morning! A very strange day yesterday with the form and speed and RPR data being turned on its head. Well done if anyone you know picked Jwala in the 3.40 to beat Shea Shea and Sole Power! Today there is plenty of rain about. York now reporting the ground is soft from good to soft and there is also possible going changes at other meetings. Factor that in and it being a Saturday my own view (historically) would be leave today well alone as I predict another day of against the form winners and surprises!
5.50 Magog / Sweet Deal.
BBOTD: 5.50 Goodwood - Magog 2/1 generally.
Given the weather and yesterdays results (and my decision not to put them up yesterday) I will abstain again until I can be sure there isn't going to be any further going changes.
In truth yesterday was not a particularly good day for the Service. Notable wins came in the 3.40 at York with The Fuge destroying the field and we were a tad unlucky with Thunder Strike who was given every chance at decent odds. Sadly after a good week the bbotd and nap lost and the Hot Picks though starting well, didn't end well and nor did the Value Selections.
We have a significant change in going today at York. How a track can go from GF, Firm in places to Good to Soft over night is quite baffling and all my hard work last night evaporated. Clerk of the Course suggests it will probably on the side of good by race time but its really an unknown until the first race has been run and the jockeys report back. I am quite frustrated at the change of ground as we have up to now had a reasonable Ebor Meeting.
Newmarket have a largely maiden/novice card so again its been difficult to run a rule over their card – I think ultimately it's a day to take stock and limit your exposure today – Steaming in is not advised today!
Good morning! Our good form over the past 2 weeks or so continued yesterday and again I am overwhelmed by the emails of gratitude. So many of you take the time to send a "keep up the good work" email. It means a lot to me and spurs me on to eke out more from the Service so you can continue to profit from the same.
I woke up to a damp start this morning but a quick check around the Meetings re: going changes revealed that nothing much has changed.
5 meetings concern us today…..
1.55 Thunder Strike / Rufford *Ventura Mist identical rating to Rufford.
3.05 Frog Hollow / Wentworth (NR) Queensburys Rules *Sandagiyr closer now on rerating following Wentworths withdrawal.
BBOTD 7.50 Wolverhampton – Liberty Jack 5/2 generally.
Its Day 1 of the Ebor Meeting and all eyes will be on the 3.40 as all conquering Al Khazeem takes on Toronado for a cool £425,325 in the Juddmonte International Stakes.
Due to other commitments I haven't had time to finish my analysis of the Hot Picks races from Monday where we got 7 from 7 and thus I am 50:50 about posting them. I have now included a Hot Picks Selection after promising they would return today.
A good day yesterday with a good number of winners found plus the BBOTD and NAP winning a decent odds.
William almost managed a clean sweep with only Patavium Prince letting him down. Those following William will be relieved that he is now in some semblance of form after a few sticky weeks. Lets hope he finds his Ebor Feet for the rest of the week.
3.40 Al Khazeem 3rd/ Trading Leather 2nd 7/1 rfc *Toronado's wins over 1m – Never raced over 1m 2. Whereas ALL Al Khazeems wins have been over this trip – Trading Leather also has form over middle distances and is next best in my ratings.
5.50 Zhiggy's Stardust 2nd 5/1 / If So 1st 7/2 rfc won £20.87 to £2 staked!
5.00 Starlight Angel 2nd 7/1 / Eastern Dragon 1st rfc won £35.54 to £2 staked!
BBOTD - No BBOTD today.
A strong finish to the Hot Picks with 3 winning from 7 selections. A little unlucky The Great Gatsby didn't win. He was a flying 2nd and lost by a neck. 5 more yards! Al Khazeem couldn't repel Trading Leather or Declaration of War and the suspicion that he needs a little cut in the ground was founded as he didn't pick up on the fast ground.
2.30 York - Il Paparazzi 13/2 close 2nd! 3/4 length!
3.05 York - Secret Number 5/1 close 2nd 1/2 length!
An almost wonderful day with Bogart getting us off to a great start and then a series of 3rds all of which were under a length which denied us place money. Starlight Angel and then Brimham Boy got us some very nice place money with a 7/1 and 14/1 2nd. All in all a profit made for win/place backers!
Good morning! The Service enjoyed a very good day yesterday with the Ratings producing some decent winners and members sticking with the Hot Picks were rewarded with a 7 from 7. My goal is to make this happen more often. Whilst 7 from 7 is verging on impossible (If it was more frequent we'd all be doing £100 Acca's) there's no reason why we cant push for 5 from 6 or 6 from 7 or even 5 from 7 would be a decent return each time they are put up on the Service. Over recent weeks we've been knocking on the door as the strike rate has improved so lets hope we are celebrating more 100% winners.
I hope members who use the Value Selections are logging in each evening for the selections as I note already this morning the prices on a few of them have now gone.
4 meetings today to interest us.
3.45 Jewelled 1st 9/2 / Brown Pete 3rd just couldn't quite get there for 2nd.
5.00 Shilla 2nd 11/10 / Kanz 1st 9/4 rfc won paid £4.95 to £2 staked *check the market on Mossy Lea if goes off Fav wouldn't put you off a small win bet.
8.00 Elusive Waters . My Manekineko UP *Mr Mallo (40/1) so interesting in the ratings and mentioned as a result. Could be a surprise or a damp squib! Profile if you go far enough reads like he could take this on the bridle!
RP Comment: ROYAL BAJAN showed a tremendous attitude to repel the sustained challenge of the second under a 6lb penalty for his recent all-the-way success at Ayr. He´s now 2-2since fitted with cheek pieces.
HOT PICKS – There are NO Hot Picks today – Please bear with me. I need to thoroughly check through all of yesterdays winners in order to more accurately produce more frequent days like yesterday. They will be back tomorrow regardless.
2.30 Yarm - Gift of Silence 10/1 1st!
In addition to the above there is an interesting horse running in the 8.00 at Leicester - He has really strong ratings - he is not a rated selection but at 40/1 I cannot let him run free. The Selection is MR MALLO - I wouldn't be surprised to see him either in the frame or plumb last.
Good Morning! A decent enough weekend for the Service with a good number of winners at decent prices together with the BBOTD and NAPs winning on respective days puts us in good shape for the week ahead. Eyes down for York later in the week and I am already working hard on that meeting. If we can match Ascot earlier in the year we'll be doing well.
Anyway, on to today and we have 4 meetings to look at, starting with….
2.30 Bountiful Forest 1st 100/30 / Baltic Spirit 2nd 4/6 rfc paid £5.60 to £2 staked.
BBOTD No selection today - Being selective has really improved the strike rate and thus I will hold counsel until tomorrow.
I have in recent weeks been knocking on the door with a decent number of winners and 2nds, but today, it all comes good 7 winners from 7 and at some good prices too! Those using the HOT PICKS have been emailing me to say that they felt a 100% was only round the corner, and their faith has been rewarded! Happy Days!
1.45 Worc – Brousse En Feux 11/2 2nd by a nose!
Good morning! Reasonable day for the Service yesterday on what was a tricky day - lots of runners/inclement weather and above all, it was a Saturday so all in all I wasn't too displeased.
After the hustle and bustle of 8 meetings yesterday we have only 2 today.
BBOTD - 5.05 Southwell - Harangue - 15/8 generally. won - A good victory for the BBOTD over William's Nap (which came 2nd) and if following the advise to RFC or dutch them, profit was ensured - rfc returned 5.40 to £2 staked.
RP Comment: The penalised HARANGUE negated the drop back in trip and readily fended off his main rival on the run-in. This good-looking 5yo did things easily for the most part and wasn´t fully extended at the finish. Obviously thriving at present, he has the option of turning out quickly again at Sligo this week. [One for the note book if turned out quickly as advised.
4.20 Pont - Mushaakis Poor!
A rare blip for the Service yesterday as we struggled to find the winners. I don't like excuses so wont offer any. It just makes me all the more determined. So Saturday rolls around again and we have no less than 8 meetings to get stuck into.
Please note the rain fall. I have been studying the weather maps and there looks like a huge weather front sweeping across the Country. Saturday is always a tricky day, and historically not always our Best day so caution advised. Most in the industry refer to Saturdays as the Bookies Day so don't go betting massively and keep your strategies and discipline.
6.10 The Cockney Mackem 2nd 11/10 / Wake Your Dreams 1st 6/4 rfc won paid £3.78 a £2 staked.
BBOTD - 7.30 Lingfield - Gabrial The Boss - 9/4 generally. 2nd - To my mind, the jockey gave the selection a poor ride allowing the winner far too many lengths and whilst he was making up the yards, it was all in vain. Very disappointing!
Not a bad go at the Scoop 6 with a 12/1 and 9/2 winner plus 2 decent placed efforts at 7/1 respectively. You'd say the most two unplaced efforts were the most disappointing. Still, I know a few members will have bet on these as singles as well as used them in any Scoop 6.
Good morning! A reasonable day for the Service yesterday which built on a decent week overall. Today there is lots of rain about as it sweeps across the Country so please be vigilant! Its an advised cautious day today so please heed and limit any betting exposure accordingly.
If you do decide to play, good luck!
With possible ground changes likely and field number depletion I am not going to give a BBOTD. We cleaned up with a 15/2 winner yesterday so lets be patient.
A flat day for the Ratings yesterday with well over half the 1st Rated finishing 2nd, less than a length down. Value Selections however produced a nice 8/1 winner and 3 solid placed efforts and from a number of emails I received yesterday quite a few of you returned a decent profit on your each way multiples. Well Done!
5 meetings today, let's begin…..
BBOTD: 3.35 Beverley - Almagest 9/2 generally won at odds of 15/2 or better BSP.
The Selection drifted from 9/2 out to 15/2 which was surprising (and worryingly) but any worries were soon quashed as the selection powerfully came into contention before drawing away.
RP Comment: ALMAGEST, off the mark at Ripon on his first try over 2m, defied a 6lb penalty. The last to play his hand, he did enough in the end. He was the only one in the line-up that looked straightforward but should continue to give a good account of himself now connections have discovered his right trip and patient tactics.
5 winning selections today which isn't a bad return. Slightly disappointed with the 2nd places though given how strong they were but still a decent return.
Another decent day for the Value Selections. A cracking start with Valentino Oyster (by a neck) and 2 decent placed efforts before finishing with a 7/1 winner with Princess Fleur.
Good morning! A reasonable day for the Service yesterday on what looked at first glance like a very tricky day. Let's hope we continue our good start to the week.
5 meetings to look at today starting with….
2.00 Artistic Charm / Tides Reach 2nd 20/1!!
7.45 On with the Dance / High Time Too 2nd 14/1!!
Another good solid day for the Value Selections. 1 winner at 8/1 plus 3 solid placed efforts at 10/1, 9/1 and 8/1 respectively. Only Ishetoo failed to place. Those putting these in ew lucky 15s etc are returning decent profits and I'll carry on tinkering with the selections as I missed a 20/1, a 14/1 place and two 12/1 winners in the 2nd rated selections, so need to access these against those the system throws up. I'll perfect it!
Good morning. A decent enough start to the week with the Service churning out a number of winners to kick start the weekly betting banks.
Today looks like a blip day. I've mentioned these before and they do from time to time come around. For those experiencing a blip day for the first time, its what I define as a day where the Ratings produce a 3-5 very closely matched selections. Whilst the top 2 rated are chosen and placed on the Service, historical evidence shows that horse 3 to 5 could also win and hence whenever days like this come along I put up this warning. I think this is our third day since May – the first blip day made very little difference to the Results and we had a good day, but the second day wasn't so good results wise. Based on my historical evidence it is not a day to get too involved in (my personal view backed by arithmetical evidence) so if you don't have to bet, don't and perhaps use today to paper trial a system or two.
Good luck if you still decide to play.
Conversely a poor day for the Value Selections with almost all of them being run out of it in the final furlong - Blue Shoes and Korngold especially held chances on the run in.
add the NAP for a lucky 15 adding the nap at 8/1 left 2 winners and a 8/1 placed which would have returned a profit.
Good morning. We have 4 Meetings to look at today.
RC Comment: SILVER RIME has returned to form this summer, aided by a drop in the weights, and a rise of 12lb proved no bar to further success, as he came through strongly and scored with something in hand. Further success cannot be discounted after this.
Decent results for the HPs with 3 winner and a 6/1 (opened 7/1) placed effort. 2 NRs spoilt would could have been an even better day.
The Value Selections returned to fantastic form with 2 winners and 2 placed efforts which returned very decent return with singles, doubles etc.
Good morning! Thanks to Jason for posting the Selections each morning and for fielding some of the comments made on the Forum. I will answer a few of the comments in time. I had hoped that I could access Wifi whilst away on holiday but unfortunately I was in a dead spot - this didn't stop me from doing the Ratings to ensure no loss of Service. I have a family like most people and they are entitled to a holiday. I did everything in my power to ensure the continuity of the service and with Jason's helps that was maintained. Save for a technical error on Thursday the selections were posted early and in the same format. The Ratings results (which I will update over the next 24 hours) produced some decent results - 20/1 winner, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1/ and 10/1 winners /placed efforts. HOT PICKS were also pretty consistent save for yesterday and the Value Selections also produced some decent placed efforts.
We have 2 meetings today.
Add the NAP for the Lucky 15.
Not a great bunch of results with only 3 winners but 4 seconds - the majority losing less than a length - Such a shame the 9/2 selection couldn't get his head in front.
Only Panther control placed. Poor effort today.
RC Comment: Sally Friday was going so well turning in that her jockey was forced to play his hand earlier than ideal, and the only danger from 2f out was if something stayed on well from behind, and unfortunately a younger rival was able to pick her off close home in receipt of plenty of weight.
BBOTD 4.00 yarm - estiqaama 11 / 4 generally won by 8 lengths!
RC Comment: Market leader ESTIQAAMA is thriving at present and turned in a career-best effort to maintain her unbeaten record in the hood. She´ll face another significant rise in the weights, but she may well be capable of better and is sure to win more races when left alone in front.
No good for the Value Selections with only 2 placed from 8 selections.
BBOTD 8.30 Kempton african oil 7/2 generally 5th - Went off 9/2 and sadly though running well, couldn't quite get up.
African Oil ran creditably, simply finding a 5lb rise for Bath beyond him.
Decent start to the Value Selections with a 3/1 and 5/1sp winners!
7:30 Juvenal / bay knight 1st 20/1!!!!!
5:25 Saddaqa 2nd 1/1/ Annawi 3rd 16/1!!!
5:05 Vinnie my boy / Corona Lily 2nd 20/1!!!!
RC Comment: Tobougg Happy, making her nursery debut after bolting up in a five-runner Brighton maiden, didn´t look entirely happy on the track here and although she stayed on, it was all too late. She may still have a nice race in her on a more conventional track.
Good morning! A decent enough day for the Service and we again managed to bag ourselves a nice 25/1 (20/1 sp) winner which won by 11 lengths. Ratings and Hot Picks again produced some decent winners.
Lets hope for a good day today. Just a cautionary word. Lots of rain forecast around the Country today, some heavy thundery showers. There has already been going changes since last night, so any further changes should be heeded.
4 from 7 winners today - All prices above to SP, bigger starting prices were available when advised and bigger BSP also achievable.
To get 4 2nd placed Value Selections on the face of it seems a tad unlucky, but still profit for those place backers (which is what the Value Selections are all about) In most cases the 2nd placed selection lost less than a length. I was especially gutted about PUSH ME getting beat by 1/2 length when looking for all the world he would get past the eventual winner. At 10/1 I was shouting at the screen for the jockey to do more, but alas it just couldn't find that extra gear and Manchestar won well. The selection comfortably held the 3rd placed (2nd rated) so is one worthy of the notebook next time out over similar conditions. I suspect however 10/1 wont be available!
I am not sure where Aug 1st Results have gone, so I'll upload those as soon as I can.


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Budoia is een gemeente in de Italiaanse provincie Pordenone (regio Friuli-Venezia Giulia) en telt 2311 inwoners (31-12-2004). De oppervlakte bedraagt 37,7 km², de bevolkingsdichtheid is 58 inwoners per km².

Demografie
Budoia telt ongeveer 1085 huishoudens. Het aantal inwoners steeg in de periode 1991-2001 met 6,1% volgens cijfers uit de tienjaarlijkse volkstellingen van ISTAT.

Geografie
Budoia grenst aan de volgende gemeenten: Aviano, Fontanafredda, Polcenigo, Tambre (BL).

Gemeente in Pordenone

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Linda K. Harris spent more than 30 years writing and editing for newspapers and won many local and regional prizes at The Philadelphia Inquirer. She began her career at the Wilmington (Del.) News Journal and also worked at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has published one nonfiction book, book reviews and short stories in small magazines. While at The Inquirer, she took a year's sabbatical and moved to Madrid. In early 2019, she spent seven weeks traveling solo in Spain and never imagined that travel would soon become anachronistic.


Down Syndrome Doesn't Stop Ryan Pittman From Changing The World!
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Down Syndrome Doesn't Stop Ryan Pittman From Changing The World!
I came across this amazing video tonight about a young man named Ryan Pittman who is literally changing the world!
Ryan was born with Down syndrome and for years had a desire to travel to Peru with his church, Fellowship Bible Church in Nashville and share with them the amazing things God had done in his life. When he graduated high school that dream became a reality. I'll let you watch the video for yourself, but let me just say ahead of time; this video blessed me tremendously!
That Noah would come to have a relationship with the Lord at an early age.
That God would use Noah's life to impact and change the world for His (God's) sake.
I sometimes worry about Noah's future (as all parents do for their children). I sometimes, in the back of my mind, wonder to what extent Noah's disability (I really dislike that word by the way. If you know Noah, or anyone else born with Down syndrome, than you know that they are far from dis-abled) is going to keep him from accomplishing the goals he will surely have for his life.
But then it happens. Out of the blue. When I least expect it. Bam!
Tonight God used this video, and Ryan Pittman's testimony, to keep my vision in focus. Focused on truth. Focused on the fact that He (God) still holds the whole world in His hands. Focused on the fact that He is in control. Focused on the fact that He does what He wants, with who He wants, when He wants.
Today is Noah's 1 year birthday, and I can honestly say this has been the best year of my entire life. This time last year I would have never imagined that God would be using my little boy to impact lives all over the world with the simple fact that Down syndrome is ok! I'm so blessed to be this little boy's daddy.
To everyone else: If you didn't watch the video, please take five minutes and watch it, then take a second to click the like button to the left. Share it on Facebook. Tweet it on twitter. Let's share this awesome story!
Now take a second to leave a comment below and tell me what was going through your mind (and heart) as you watched it. I look forward to hearing your responses!
This was a very touching and encouraging video.
I agree, it was a powerful video!
What a wonderful and moving video! Definitely going to share this one on Facebook!
Thanks Lisa, every time somewhere shares it on twitter, hits the like button, emails it to friends, shares on their facebook wall, etc…it helps us spread the word that Down syndrome is ok!
That is an awesome video and story about Ryan. And a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Noah! He rocks! And so do his mommy and daddy!
Rick-as I watched it, I thought of Noah and other Down Syndrome children in my life and what their journey with Him will be.
That brought tears to my eyes. I was so moving and powerful. I hope we can all grow up someday to be like Ryan! Thank you for posting!
Thanks for your comment. I agree, it would be great if all had a passion to bring glory to God like Ryan.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful and inspirational video, I have so much hope in my heart. Happy 1st Birthday Noah, you're a lucky little guy!
Thank yo for the kind words. I appreciate it. Do you have a child born with Down syndrome?
loved the video, brought us to tears!
@Brenda Thanks so much for the birthday wishes! I bet you guys had a great the on his 2nd birthday!
So awesome that he was dedicated as well!
I just prayed for Luke and that he would come to know God, and be used be Him to impact the world! I also prayed for your family. You guys sound like a great one.
Thanks Cindy, God is so good. I love sharing stories like this!
Thank You for sharing this video, my baby was born with Down Syndrome on December 29, 2010, it has been a difficult year in the hospitals, but I have learned more from him than from anyone else in my life. I really enjoy this page because it helps me understand that there´s a world full of surprises and happiness around these babies.
Thanks so much for coming by our site! What an honor! Your brother (and your family) really blessed me (and many others). Thanks for helping us show the world that Down syndrome is ok!
Those are the same prayers we have for our son as well! Thank you for sharing. What a blessing!
This video is amazing. I have a 2 year old with DS and he has brought more joy and happiness to my life. I feel so blessed to be given this gift from God.
So awesome Sharon! Thanks so much for sharing!
Our 6th grade Sunday school class at First United Methodist Church if Lufkin, Texas watched this video this week. How appropriate for teaching the message that Gid created us in His image. Thanks, Ryan!
When our son, Michael, was born almost 45 years ago, we were told to put him in a home and forget we had ever had him. We were told he wouldn't live to be 3 years old, would never talk, never go to school, and many other things. I told the doctors to forget it. He was and is our son and God gave him to us for a reason. Over the years, Michael has done 95% of all the things they said he would never do. He loves cooking dinner in the crockpot and does a really good job. He also does his own laundry and cleans his own room – not because I make him but because he WANTS to. He is a true blessing.


La Tabacalera is a social center that promotes the direct participation of citizenship in managing the public domain. A cultural center that understands culture as a concept encompassing creative and social skills of citizenship. These capabilities include not only artistic production, but also social action, critical thinking and the dissemination of ideas, works and procedures that seek to expand and democratize the public sphere.
La Tabacalera is a comprehensive center that includes languages and modes of expression, but also the complexity of demographic, cultural, ethnic, records and ways of inhabiting the territory and the time in the short term.
The space hosts also a huge bicycle workshop, where anyone can re-use, teach, learn, fix and build everything around the 2 wheel world.
Since its inception, Tabacalera has been an open invitation to all kinds of groups and individuals to get involved and participate in the project. As a result, the internal social composition shows the complexity and richness of a life that supports the diversity of human beings and builds its own ecosystem betting on intercultural coexistence, inter-ethnic, gender and sexual exceptions and, ultimately, by heterogeneity.
Below, a workshop about how to build your own long-board.
You can also find ladies doing chemicals-free soaps in jaw molds.
A portrait of Said. He is working here for many years. Coming from Morocco, he builds USB solar chargers in cigar-boxes as well as other wonderful crafts.
A strong sound system culture where Jah is praised.
All that's produced or reproduced on La Tabacalera must be made under free licenses, be freely available and have as an objective, the expansion of the public domain in regards to knowledge and culture.
Guerreros de luz (the light warriors), processing at the danzas prehispánicas, a traditional Aztec Dance.
In may 2015 and on the initiative of the "Madrid street Art Project", the walls of the Tabacalera have been turned into a blank canvas for more than 40 urban artists. Here is the result.
"Ya des GIFs qui se perdent"


Subculture sits down and has a chat with the legendary Voivod while they are in Australia on tour. You can check out the interview below and remember to go and check out their shows why they are in Australia as well… all the info can be found below.
You can listen to our Voivod interview right here on our Spreaker player.
Sarah McLeod from The Superjesus chats to Subculture about the Under The Southern Stars music festival and drops a huge bombshell about the future of The Superjesus.
You can listen to our The Superjesus interview below on the Spreaker player.
Brad Shepherd from the legendary Hoodoo Gurus chats to Subculture about how he has seen the Australian music scene change over the years and about how excited he is to be playing at the Under The Southern Stars music festival.
You can listen to our Hoodoo Gurus interview on our Spreaker player below.


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Q: AWK Split Variable I have the following sequence in a file:
AA
MUi
MUi-j
MUi-N
ABk
ABk-l
ABk-N
MBk(i)
MBk-l(i)
MBk-l(i-j)
MBk-l(i-N)
MBk-N(i-j)
MBk-N(i-N)

I want to split it in small pieces:
The first two chars will always exist, the rest are optional.
i,j,k,l are numbers that can vary from 1 to 191.
N is the character "N".
I want to have the following result:
AA
MU i
MU i j
MU i N
AB k
AB k l
AB k N
MB k i
MB k l i
MB k l i j
MB k l i N
MB k N i j
MB k N i N

Can this be done with AWK patsplit?

A: Via sed:
sed 's/^../& /;s/[-()]/ /g' datafile.dat

A: With GNU awk:
$ gawk -vFPAT='[A-Z]+|[a-z]' 'NF+=0' file
AA
MU i
MU i j
MU i N
AB k
AB k l
AB k N
MB k i
MB k l i
MB k l i j
MB k l i N
MB k N i j
MB k N i N

Note that will skip empty lines, since it relies on a non-zero side-effect value of NF+=0 to trigger the default print; if that's undesirable, you can use the slightly more verbose {NF+=0} 1.


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Founded upon a holistic philosophy, naturopathic medicine combines safe and effective traditional therapies with the most current advances in modern medicine. Naturopathic medicine is appropriate for the management of a broad range of health conditions affecting people of all ages.
Inner Source Health offers many different services that you can utilize depending on your needs.
Nowadays it is common knowledge that diet and nutrition affect health. Naturopathic doctors not only teach the components of a healthy diet but also recommend dietary changes and nutritional supplementation that are specific to a particular condition.
Herbal remedies have been used by all cultures since the beginning of time. Many modern pharmaceutical drugs are derived from plants, but the plants are altered, refined, and synthetically produced. Naturopathic Doctors believe the unaltered, natural form of the plant provides the most desirable medicinal response with fewer to no side effects.
Naturopathic Doctors are trained to foster the therapeutic relationship through active, empathic listening. They help you identify, set and achieve goals to create a healthy lifestyle and diet.
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The greater the dilution of a remedy the more powerful is its medicinal effects.
"Like cures like", which means a dilute, potentized substance will produce the same symptoms as the disease when given to a healthy person.
Homeopathy, taken from the Greek 'homoios', meaning similar, and "pathos", meaning suffering, works on the body/mind system as a whole, aiming to promote physical and mental well-being. Looking beyond labels that are traditionally given to disorders, homeopathy seeks to strengthen the underlying imbalance or disorder that lies within the person.
At Inner Source Health use many techniques in conjunction with acupuncture in order to treat the whole patient.
Acupuncture is a healing therapy which involves inserting fine needles into specific points, or meridians, along the body. It reestablishes and unblocks the flow of energy, allowing for a more thorough treatment of the whole person, not just the symptoms of the ailment.
The World Health Organization recognizes the ability of acupuncture and traditional Oriental medicine to treat over 200 commonly encountered conditions.
A blend between acupressure and counseling, emotional freedom technique is an excellent and gentle method to help each patient let go of issues that are of an emotionally charged and that may be signifcatnly contributing to physical illness.
A naturopathic doctor (ND) attends a four-year medical school and is educated in all of the same basic and clinical sciences as a medical doctor and also studies holistic nontoxic approaches to therapy with a strong emphasis on disease prevention and optimizing wellness. The philosophy of a naturopathic school is to use the the most natural remedies and modalities possible and safe to help the body heal itself.
In addition to a standard medical curriculum (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, minor surgery, clinical sciences, etc..), the naturopathic doctor is required to complete additional training in clinical nutrition, homeopathy, botanical medicine, hydrotherapy and counseling. A naturopathic doctor takes rigorous professional basic science and clinical board exams so that he or she may be licensed by a state or jurisdiction as a primary care general practice physician in states that license naturopathic doctors. There are 21 states and the District of Columbia that license naturopathic doctors to practice medicine. In those licensed states only can naturopathic doctors diagnose and treat disease, perform physical exams, as well as prescribe pharmaceutical medications and prescribe laboratory tests.
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There is legislation in the New York State Assembly and Senate supported by close to 100 New York State legislators, and it is projected that licensure of naturopathic doctors may occur in the next two years. Please visit http://www.nyanp.org/licensure.php to support these licensure efforts.


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CAR-T Therapy is a Game-Changer for Common Type of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Updated October 20th, 2020
Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore SurvivorNet
People who have the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, large B cell lymphoma, could really benefit from a type of immunotherapy called CAR-T therapy, according to new research.
A trial called the ZUMA-1 trial showed that 39% of people with relapsed large B cell lymphoma treated with a type of CAR-T called Yescarta remained in remission for more than two years following therapy. What's more, according to the research published in The Lancet Oncology, more than half of the people given this type of CAR-T therapy are still living. Relapsed large B cell lymphoma is a really devastating disease, so these findings are incredibly important.
"ZUMA-1 has changed the standard of care for patients with the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma," says Dr. Joseph McGuirk, director of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics at the University of Kansas Hospital.
"Historically for these patients, [who have relapsed], the likelihood of having a remission with subsequent therapy was about 7%. So it's a terrible, devastating problem with the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. And only about 16 to 18% of those patients would be alive after two years. With the ZUMA-1 trial, using CAR-T cells, the complete remission rate exceeds 50% … that's kind of hitting it out of the park," Dr. McGuirk says.
CAR-T therapy involves removing T-cells, or cells responsible for killing viruses and bacteria, from the body, reprogramming the cells so that they are better prepared to fight cancer, and placing them back in the body to attack cancerous cells. CAR-T therapy has shown a lot of promise in clinical trials for several blood cancers. It was first approved by the FDA for a specific type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2017. The progress in the past year alone is really quite exciting.
The results of the ZUMA-1 trial, were presented over the weekend at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting (ASH) in San Diego. SurvivorNet was on the ground at the conference to get the latest hematology news.
Currently, there are several other clinical trials looking at CAR-T therapy and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, as well as luekemias and multiple myeloma, that are underway, according to Dr. McGuirk. And with such promising results, researchers hope that CAR-T will eventually be approved as a treatment option earlier in the disease process, and though they are not there yet – there's plenty of hope.
"CAR-T cells are being studied for several cancers," Dr. McGuirk says. "It's not hyperbole. I've been a blood cancer specialist for 30 years now. In my career, this is by far the most exciting, hopeful, promising time in cancer therapeutics."
Dr. McGuirk did note, however, that there are a significant number of hurdles to overcome when it comes to CAR-T therapy. For one thing, the therapy is very expensive, and people may run into insurance issues when trying to get it. There can also be pretty significant side effects.
"Although we have constructs approved … we have a lot of work underway," Dr. McGuirk says.
CAR-T therapy is showing really promising results in current clinical trials. It involves genetically modifying your own cells so they can attack cancer.
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After all my countless visits to Rome, the capital of Italy, this city's beauty never ceases to amaze me.
Even though the city itself can be chaotic, Rome has so much history and charm to offer that I still find myself in awe every time I visit. I spent the last week here enjoying the city and visiting some of my favorite areas in Rome as well as new places I've never seen before. Since I'm moving back to California in a few weeks, I don't know when the next time I will be able to visit this city which makes me terribly sad so I tried to soak up every bit of my time there!
St. Peters Through the Aventine Keyhole.
Fountain at the Spanish Steps.
Hope you enjoyed my video of Rome, also check out my previous post about the city for even more beautiful snapshots.


The controversy around Scarlett Johansson's casting as a transgender man in 'Rub & Tug' wouldn't have happened if trans actors were being given equal opportunities in Hollywood.
The controversy over casting cisgender actors in transgender roles may have finally reached a turning point, if the current uproar over Scarlett Johansson's casting as transgender man Dante "Tex" Gill is any indication.
After several news outlets and social media users called out the actress for agreeing to portray Gill—a massage parlor-owning Pittsburgh crime lord— in the film Rub & Tug, Johansson issued a dismissive statement to Bustle via a representative: "Tell them that they can be directed to Jeffrey Tambor, Jared Leto, and Felicity Huffman's reps for comment." (Tambor, Leto, and Huffman are all cisgender, or non-transgender, actors who have played transgender characters.) That insensitive response has only fueled the justifiable anger over her casting.
By some measures, this is what progress looks like, however messy: Not long ago, an A-list cisgender actor like Johansson wouldn't even feel the need to rudely defend taking a transgender role; they would just play the part, collect the Oscar, and move on. But in terms of the media treatment of transgender men, passing this already-low benchmark is too little—and it is happening so very late.
Minkowitz, like Boys Don't Cry, did not fully accept Brandon Teena's male gender identity at face value: Minkowitz wrote in 1994 about the man's "true gender" and his "femaleness"; the award-winning 1999 film was received by critics who largely understood it to be about a tragic young woman who thought she was a man.
That false impression, of course, was not helped by the fact that a cisgender woman, Swank, had been cast in the role. A transgender male actor would have not only lent authenticity to the part, his presence at premieres and interviews would have forced the entertainment press to at least reckon with his identity more seriously. It's easy to speculate about the dead; it's harder to call a transgender man a "woman" to his face.
But now, nearly 20 years after Boys Don't Cry, that exact same dynamic is repeating itself with Johansson's part in the story of Dante "Tex" Gill.
"For years, according to police, Ms. Gill ran a string of parlors as fronts for prostitution, all the while insisting that she was a man and telling everyone that she wanted to be known as 'Mr. Gill,'" the obituary notes.
Most painfully, the obituary says that Gill "sure looked and acted the part [of a man]"—and indeed, that's probably because he was a man, living at a time when there was too little public understanding of what it meant to be transgender.
Fortunately, this time around, there are more LGBT voices in entertainment writing to push back on inaccurate descriptions of Gill—and on Johansson's casting.
By now, responding to all of the defenses of casting cisgender actors in transgender parts has become almost a rote exercise for those of us who have done this so many times before: Why is it a bad idea? Because it encourages people to see transgender women as really men, and transgender men as really women.
Does that mean straight people can't play gay people? No, because sexual orientation and gender identity have different relationships to personhood; we don't call cisgender gay people by different pronouns just because they are gay.
The most frustrating misconception of all, though, relies on the notion that box office success matters more than respecting someone's identity: Isn't it important to attach a big name to a transgender story? Yes, but you can do it like the FX series Pose is doing: Cast a recognizable actor like James Van Der Beek in a supporting part, and fill out the cast with relatively unknown transgender actors who have talent to spare. After all, the only way for unknown transgender actors to gain notoriety is to actually cast them.
Case in point: Transparent star Trace Lysette and Sense8's Jamie Clayton are now being mentioned by name in headlines at outlets like Variety for their criticisms of Scarlett Johansson's forthcoming project. If Lysette and Clayton hadn't been cast on those shows, it's almost certainly the case that this week's headlines would have glossed them as "transgender actresses" instead.
But we can't expect Hollywood to change its tune so quickly—especially when it comes to telling the stories of transgender men specifically.
High-profile representation of transgender women has been increasing of late, with films like Dallas Buyers Club and The Danish Girl, but an increase in quantity doesn't necessarily mean an increase in quality.
One day, the casting of cisgender men as transgender women in those award-winning films will feel as dated as 1992's The Crying Game, with its "shocking twist," does to modern LGBT-friendly audiences. Hollywood, it seems, has long been more interested in male-to-female transition than the opposite.
In fact, most filmgoers would probably be hard-pressed to name another memorable portrayal of a transgender man in a major film besides Boys Don't Cry.
But that's roughly equivalent to saying that you cast Daniel Day-Lewis as Jackie Robinson because you don't know any good young black actors: In both cases there are indeed viable choices who belong to the marginalized group in question, even if they have less name recognition than more privileged or experienced choices.
Besides, the star power in 3 Generations—which also featured Naomi Watts and Susan Sarandon—did not translate into success anyway: The film grossed less than $200,000 domestically.
Hollywood had a chance with Rub & Tug to move the needle forward for storytelling about transgender men. By all accounts, Dante "Tex" Gill cut a fascinating figure in Pittsburgh. That is exactly the kind of onscreen LGBT media representation we need to see more of: a fascinating, imperfect figure whose identity is part of—but not the entirety of—his story. But Rub & Tug looks to be squandering that chance.
This time around, though, it won't take 20 years for it to seem like an artifact. It will be dated on arrival.


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//
//  WOrmBaseModel.h
//
//
//  Created by linjiawei on 13-11-22.
//  Copyright (c) 2013年 linjiawei. All rights reserved.
//

#import <Foundation/Foundation.h>
#import "WOrmProtocol.h"

#define DefaultTimeStyleStr @"yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss"

/**
 *  使用ORM的对象的父类
 *  @param - 注意:
 *  @param 1 这个对象最好不要加入任何属性信息
 *  @param 2 如果有包含属性对应的数组,请重写wClassWithObjectOfArrayName:方法,以设置数组信息
 */
@interface WOrmBaseModel : NSObject<WOrmProtocol>

//判断DicForModel是否可用
-(BOOL)wCheckDicForModelEnable:(NSDictionary *)dicForModel;

//model解析
-(void)wCheckModelWithDicKey:(NSString *)key Dic:(NSDictionary *)dicForModel Class:(Class<WOrmProtocol>)aClass;
-(void)wCheckModelWithDicKey:(NSString *)key PropertyStr:(NSString *)property Dic:(NSDictionary *)dicForModel Class:(Class<WOrmProtocol>)aClass;

//数组解析
-(void)wCheckArrayWithDicKey:(NSString *)key Dic:(NSDictionary *)dicForModel Class:(Class<WOrmProtocol>)itemClass;
-(void)wCheckArrayWithDicKey:(NSString *)key PropertyStr:(NSString *)property Dic:(NSDictionary *)dicForModel Class:(Class<WOrmProtocol>)itemClass;

//字符串时间解析
-(void)wCheckDateStrWithDicKey:(NSString *)key Dic:(NSDictionary *)dicForModel DateFormatterStr:(NSString *)formatter;
-(void)wCheckDateStrWithDicKey:(NSString *)key PropertyStr:(NSString *)property Dic:(NSDictionary *)dicForModel DateFormatterStr:(NSString *)formatter;
//时间戳时间解析
-(void)wCheckDateNumWithDicKey:(NSString *)key Dic:(NSDictionary *)dicForModel;
-(void)wCheckDateNumWithDicKey:(NSString *)key PropertyStr:(NSString *)property Dic:(NSDictionary *)dicForModel;

//填充时间到dicForModel
-(void)wInputDateStrToDic:(NSMutableDictionary *)dicForModel Key:(NSString *)key DateFormatterStr:(NSString *)formatter;
-(void)wInputDateStrToDic:(NSMutableDictionary *)dicForModel Key:(NSString *)key PropertyStr:(NSString *)property DateFormatterStr:(NSString *)formatter;
-(void)wInputDateNumToDic:(NSMutableDictionary *)dicForModel Key:(NSString *)key PropertyStr:(NSString *)property;
//填充对象到dicForModel
-(void)wInputModelToDic:(NSMutableDictionary *)dicForModel PropertyStr:(NSString *)propertyStr Property:(id<WOrmProtocol>)property Tag:(NSInteger)tag;

-(void)wInputArrayToDic:(NSMutableDictionary *)dicForModel DicKey:(NSString *)key Tag:(NSInteger)tag;
-(void)wInputArrayToDic:(NSMutableDictionary *)dicForModel DicKey:(NSString *)key PropertyStr:(NSString *)property Tag:(NSInteger)tag;

@end