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Customer service NIGHTMARE! Sold us a pump. Broke 2 months later. Pump returned to store. We were told was being shipped to manufacturer for repair/refund. Months later they informed us they had LOST the pump and as such would offer store credit for our inconvenience. Weeks go by and then they say they miraculously found the lost pump (even though they cannot produce it ok give back to me). Now they say since finding it they realize it was a ���closeout��� item and as such there would be no refund/replacement/store credit. This is absolutely NOT TRUE. It was not bought as a closeout. They admitted wrongdoing and then went back on their word months later after fixing me the run around saying my new pump was on the way.
Mike was great! He called to schedule an appointment, was on-time and was thorough in explaining repair. His pricing was reasonable and we worked quickly to get our spa repaired. Mike ordered the necessary parts and was back within a couple days to . We were very happy with his service & will definitely contact him again for any future repairs. We even ordered a new spa cover through him which he delivered within a couple weeks. We had used Viscount previously & their pricing was much higher and we were not happy with the service. I would definitely recommend calling Mike at All Spas Serviced if you need your spa repaired!
I have been trying to find someone to help me for WEEKS. I just bought a house with a liner pool. The previous owners stated it was fine and inspection in winter time went ok. Well...the pool leaks about 1 inch a day. Pure Water came out and tested the pressure lines and did a die test. It was raining so it was hard to see. They then came out a few days later when I was out of town to make sure the water wasn't getting to low. They then came back 2 days later and spent 2.5 hours fixing the plumbing and trying to get a stripped screw out of the pool light. They literally had to hang upside down. In fact, when some of the guys couldn't get the screw out another guy came while he was "off the clock and driving by" to help. Together they got it out. They were very helpful and patient and I feel like I'm finally going to have a pool that works. I called other places about the leak and they tried to charge me $550 just to come look and $225 an hour. Another place was really very rude and frankly I didn't want to do business with someone like that. Pure Water was very nice and understanding from the start.
He came out within the time frame promised, worked for 1 1/2 hours, and fixed it good as new; including replacing a part that affected the electronics, that we did not even know was bad.
We were quite surprised at the cost, since we thought it would have been much more.
Mike was very nice, friendly, and professional, and we truly appreciated him coming such a long way.
The young men who came out to install the liner, were prompt, friendly and professional. They worked well together and it was obvious they knew their job. They took time out to answer my questions.
When they left the pool looked great, and the entire area was cleaned no issues at all with their work.
My only issue was the price, I was quoted $500 to replace the liner and $300 for a water truck. What I did not know until the day of was that the water truck would only partially fill the pool I had to finish filling it myself. I agreed to the water truck with the wrong assumption that it would be cheaper than filling on my own.
Everything came at an extra cost: sand, screws, reveling a few posts (okay get that would be extra). The plastic liner holders were extra, as was the sand and setting up of the filter.
We have had him out twice now for two different, unrelated service issues. Both services he was on time, professional, completed the job in a timely manner, made helpful suggestions/options to fixing the issues and came in under cost on what he quoted me on the first service job. The second service visit was he was right on budget what he quoted me. He is now considered my hot tub service professional! I could not recommend this person higher!
It was $200 for the pool opening and $125 for the closing. He is very knowledgeable in what he does. His promptness was not that great initially. He said he would be here on a Thursday and he didn't come until the following Friday or Saturday. He did an excellent job when he came. I would definitely recommend him but you need to be flexible about the date.
Very professional and polite. They did some planning for us, but in the end we could not have a pool due to a homeowner's association. But Kathy and Paul were very helpful and very understanding when the big problem arose.
We have an insulated wall in our pool.They told us they knew how to install a liner for these type of pools. When we opened our pool, after just one year of having the liner, it was torn away from the wall with multiple wrinkles. Would not come back to fix it!!!!!! Very disappointed. Had another company come out to take care of it.
Great. Called to make an appointment and was scheduled the following Saturday morning. Showed up promptly and closed everything down including adding winterization chemicals. Cleaned up behind themselves. Good experience, would recommend.


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I was delighted to be asked by Penguin Random House to create new cover artwork for a special hardback gift edition of The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett. The dauntless young witch Tiffany Aching is one of my favourite Discworld characters so it was a real joy to revisit this story.
I have also illustrated exclusive new endpages for this book and a new rendition of Nac Mac Feegle Rob Anybody for the back cover, in addition to my original chapter headings.
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Kurdish Peshmerga Could Back Off ISIS Fight in Iraq: Dunford
In this April 9, 2016 photo, residents visit the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) Headquarters in Rabia, Iraq. (AP Photo/Alice Martins)
Military.com | By Richard Sisk
Cooperation between Kurdish Peshmerga fighters and the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) was no longer a given following the independence referendum in the Kurdish region, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford said Tuesday.
Kurdish forces had played a major role in the war against ISIS in northern Iraq, including the battle for Mosul, but "I'm concerned that the referendum will disrupt that cooperation," Dunford said at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
Dunford said the U.S. had been expecting that the Peshmerga would join in the assault by the ISF to retake north-central Hawija from ISIS, but that effort by the Kurds was now in doubt.
The non-binding referendum Monday appeared to have passed overwhelmingly in what the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) saw as a first step in realizing the century-old dream of establishing a Kurdish state in northern Iraq despite opposition from the U.S., the United Nations, Turkey, Iran and most of all the central Baghdad government.
Preliminary results showed that turnout was more than 77 percent and the "Yes" vote was coming in at more than 90 percent, the Kurdish news agency Rudaw reported. Final results were expected Wednesday.
Kurds celebrated Monday night in the streets of Irbil, capital of the KRG that has enjoyed a great deal of autonomy since the overthrow of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in 2003.
KRG President Massoud Barzani said he wanted to enter negotiations with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on a peaceful transition to secession but vowed "We will never go back to the failed partnership" with Baghdad.
Abadi rejected negotiations and demanded that control of the airports in Erbil and Sulaimaniya be handed over to the Baghdad government by Friday, raising the prospect that the airspace over the Kurdish region could be closed along with land crossings to the rest of Iraq.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani consulted by phone on the referendum and both expressed concern that the vote "will bring chaos to the region," according to Erdogan's office.
Both Iran and Turkey have also begun military exercises on the western and eastern frontiers of the Kurdish region.
"If Barzani and the Kurdish regional government do not go back on this mistake as soon as possible, they will go down in history with the shame of having dragged the region into an ethnic and sectarian war," Erdogan said.
"Frankly, we did not give credence until the last moment that Barzani would make a mistake like this," Erdogan said, according to Turkey's Andalou news agency.
--Richard Sisk can be reached at Richard.Sisk@Military.com.
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Finding New Ways to Fight Enemy Drones a 'Top Priority' for the Pentagon
The top Pentagon acquisition official said Tuesday that the U.S. military is ramping up its counter-drone effort.
New Pentagon Team Will Develop Ways to Fight Enemy Drones
The DoD named the U.S. Army as executive agent for counter-UAS for all the services.
Taliban Propose Brief Afghan Cease-Fire, Say Insurgent Sources
Washington has been calling on the militants to reduce violence, posing it as a condition for resuming negotiations.
Illinois Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth sent a letter to Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy.


All living creatures require energy with which to function, and all our energy comes from the sun. Human beings cannot directly convert sunlight to energy. We depend upon green plants that absorb solar energy and store it in forms that we can convert to usable energy or ATP. The two primary forms of stored energy in plants are oils and carbohydrates. This article discusses only the carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates are classified into two basic types. The first is known as simple carbohydrates, also called sugars. The second type are called complex carbohydrates, also called starches.
Sugars are the simplest type of carbohydrates. Chemically, most are ring-shaped structures with five or six carbon atoms arranged in a circle or ring. This ring is under tension. When we eat sugars, our bodies are able to open the ring, releasing energy. This is somewhat like opening a jack-in-the-box. Opening the ring structure releases the energy, similar to releasing a spring that is under tension.
Starches, or complex carbohydrates, are groups of sugars that are bound together. Starches require much more digestion to separate the sugar molecules. For this reason, starches are not absorbed nearly as fast as simple sugars. Now let us discuss common carbohydrate foods. Let us begin with starches.
The most important group of starches are the cereal grains. The most common grain in Western societies is wheat, which the bible calls "staff of life". It is used in bread, pasta, pizza dough and pastries. It is also the main ingredient in cakes, cookies, as a thickener and as breading for fried food.
Other cereal grains include corn, rice, rye and barley. Others are millet, oats, buckwheat and some less known ones such as quinoa, spelt, amaranth and kamut. These are the primary energy foods or staples for most civilizations on earth. For example, rice is the major food eaten in China, while corn is eaten widely in Latin America. Thousands of varieties of cereal grains are grown around the world. They are versatile, hardy crops that can be grown in a variety of climates and soils. They literally sustain mankind in many parts of the planet.
Cereal grains can be extremely nutritious foods if they are not overly processed or refined. However, most today are refined. Let us discuss what this means in practice.
Today, most cereal grains are highly refined or processed. For example, white flour is made from wheat. However, the bran (fiber) and the germ (embryo) are removed, leaving mainly the starchy part of the wheat.
This is a shame because refining whole grains removes most of their vitamins and minerals. In making white flour, about 75% of the minerals are lost from the whole wheat.
White flour, deceptively labeled 'wheat flour', contains 13% of the chromium, 9% of the manganese, 19% of the iron, 30% of the cobalt, 10-30% of the copper and only17% of the zinc and magnesium contained in the whole wheat. Brown rice suffers somewhat less losses when it is refined into white rice.
Refining whole grains not only removes most of their trace minerals. It also removes most of their essential B vitamins. White flour contains only 23% of the thiamine, 20% of the riboflavin, 19% of the niacin, 29% of the pyridoxine, 50% of the pantothenic acid and 33% of the folic acid. Eighty-six percent of the vitamin E is also lost when whole wheat is made into white flour.
Removing the wheat bran does additional nutritional damage. Bran, which is mainly a fibrous substance, helps avoid constipation and can assist in the production of some vitamins in the intestinal tract.
After the best parts of the wheat has been removed, most flour is bleached with chlorine bleach similar to that used to whiten clothing. When cooked, it forms toxic chlorinated compounds. Many pesticides, for example, are chlorinated hydrocarbons.
Enriched Flour. Almost 100 years ago, tests were made feeding only white flour to animals. The test animals developed fatal neurological problems. This is because the vitamins and minerals in the wheat are needed to digest the flour. As a result of these experiments, our government requires that all white flour be enriched with three B vitamins and iron.
This is beneficial to a slight degree. However, it has caused other serious problems. First, the flour is still deficient in at least 30 other minerals, vitamins and oils. Secondly, adding only one mineral, iron, completely unbalances the food. Minerals normally compete for absorption with each other.
When many minerals are removed through refining, and then a single mineral is added in significant quantity, too much of that mineral can be absorbed, leading to mineral imbalances. This is exactly what occurs today. Fortunately, the non-organic form of iron in white flour is poorly absorbed. Even so, we get too much iron from white flour that is not balanced with other vital minerals.
Wheat can no longer be considered "the staff of life". In fact, it has become one of the most common allergic foods and a food to avoid in all forms. Many people report that when they completely eliminate wheat from the diet they have more energy, fewer allergies, improved digestion and they often lose weight as well. Heartburn often decreases or goes away completely they have less gas or bloating as well. Let us examine why.
Hybridization. Wheat grown today is extremely hybridized. This means it has been altered to produce greater yields, more bug resistance or a better shelf life. However, it has not been bred for improved nutrition or easier digestion, for example.
In fact, the protein content of our wheat has declined significantly over the past century, from about 13% to about 5-6% today. Wheat now contains more starch, less protein and fewer trace minerals. Wheat today is also extremely high in glutamine, an amino acid that has an inflammatory effect on the body. In addition, wheat contains gluten, a protein to which an increasing number of people are allergic. These are just a few of the effects of modern hybridization of wheat. Newer genetically-modified wheat may have even more problems, such as containing some degree of pesticides that are literally bred into the plant to resist pests.
Wheat-Free Foods. If one eats processed foods, eliminating wheat is not easy because it is hidden in so many processed foods. One must read labels carefully, and even then there are occasional surprises. Those who are sensitive to gluten must also eliminate rye, oats, spelt and barley from their diets as well. The clinical name for gluten sensitivity is celiac disease. However, as more people are choosing to eliminate all wheat, which I strongly recommend, more and more foods are available that are wheat-free and even gluten-free. Eating at home makes it much easier to avoid wheat by just staying away from wheat pasta, most breads, cookies, cakes, breading used on deep-fried foods, thickeners and dressings containing wheat flour. Substitutes for these are often easy to find.
The other grains may be eaten in moderation by most people, especially white Basmati rice and organic blue corn chips with sea salt. Some people must avoid most grains for a while to help lose weight or if their bodies are high in yeast or candida albicans infection grains may bother their bodies.
Cooked vegetables are a very important food group that almost everyone fails to eat enough of. Starchy vegetables such as roots contain some complex carbohydrates. The best root vegetables include onions, carrots, turnips, rutabagas, golden beets, celery root and parsnips. Others, which are less healthful, are potatoes, squashes, jicama, sweet potatoes, yams and daikon radish.
Nightshades and yin vegetables. Potatoes, along with tomatoes, eggplant, peppers and a few others are in the nightshade family of vegetables. This group of foods contains certain toxins that cause reactions in sensitive individuals. Squash, along with peppers, tomatoes and a few other vegetables, are, in fact, fruits and are far more yin in Chinese medical terminology. For this reason, these are less recommended for daily fare. An occasional serving is okay, however.
Root vegetables are often easier to digest than cereal grains, and much less allergenic for most people than wheat. Roots and tubers usually need cooking to help break down their fiber and make them easier to digest.
Starchy vegetables should be a major part of your diet if you are health-conscious. They are tasty and nutritious by themselves, in soups and in casseroles. They keep well in the refrigerator and are generally inexpensive.
Another set of foods high in complex carbohydrates is dried beans or legumes. These include lentils, pinto beans, navy beans, garbanzos and black-eyed peas. Others are lentils, red beans, azuki beans, peanuts, soybeans, black beans and others.
1. While they are rich in certain amino acids, their protein content is rather imbalanced. They are not as high quality proteins as eggs, meats and other animal products. This is not helpful for many people, especially in Western nations.
2. They are more yin in Chinese medical terminology.
3. They are low in a quality we call etheric energy. This is a life energy quality that increases when one is in the animal realm, but is less in the vegetable kingdom.
Soy. Soy should be fermented for best digestion, as is done with tofu, tempeh, and miso and other fermented soy products. Fermenting soybeans helps destroy enzyme inhibitors, phytates and other harmful chemicals they contain. For this reason, I do not recommend soy protein isolate, soymilks, soy burgers and other soy products that have not been fermented.
An important point about all starches is they begin to be digested in the mouth. They will become sweet if you chew each bite at least 10 times. So chew your starches thoroughly.
Ripe fruit contains mainly simple carbohydrates or sugars. These are also found in other sweet foods such as honey, maple syrup, corn sweeteners and refined sugar. Fruits also contain some fiber and vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
Most fruit today is hybridized. That is, it has been altered for enhanced sweetness, better shelf life or bug resistance, but not for better nutrition. Most hybrid fruit contains more sugar, but almost all contains fewer vitamins and minerals. If you happen upon an older apple or pear tree, you will often find the fruit is smaller and less sweet.
Lots of pesticides are often used to grow fruit. It is always best, therefore, to seek out organically grown fruit.
Fruit is extremely yin in Chinese medical terms. This is not helpful for almost all people.
Fruit acids often have an acidic reaction in sick individuals, in spite of what one is told by the acid-alkaline books and websites.
Eating fruit often upsets the blood sugar, which, in turn, stresses the adrenals glands even more.
Fruit is also hard to digest when combined with other foods. Therefore, it is best eaten alone, if at all.
Fruit is very low in etheric energy.
Do not eat more than one small piece of fruit daily, and none is needed. Among the best fruits are berries such as blackberries, raspberries and cranberries. Berries are high in anti-oxidants and other health-promoting substances. Dates and figs are also very nutritious, though they are also very sweet. Other fruits, such as apples, peaches, pears, plums and others are also okay if eaten in very small quantities.
Most sugars eaten today, including most honey, is refined. This means that some or all of the minerals and vitamins naturally contained in the food are removed. This is a crime against humanity, as these precise minerals, vitamins and other nutrients are needed just to digest the food. Therefore, the more that one eats of these foods, the more sick one becomes.
For example, sugar cane is processed into molasses and sugar. The sugar contains almost no vitamins or minerals. Molasses, meanwhile, is considered a health food, as it is rich in micronutrients. Despite some propaganda to the contrary, eating sugar leads to tooth decay, hypoglycemia, hyperactive behavior, mood swings, diabetes, cancer, heart disease and more illnesses.
Unfortunately, most Americans receive a major portion of their calories from refined sweeteners. The most popular today is high-fructose corn syrup. It is one of the worst sugars, but it is widely used, as it is inexpensive. Corn syrup, which is mainly fructose, interferes with blood sugar and with copper metabolism. These are just two of its problems.
Other refined sugars are barley malt and rice syrup, which are little better than refined sugar. Others are beet sugar, and most honey and maple syrup. Most honey is boiled, and most maple syrup contains a little real syrup with added sugar. These "foods" contain little or no vitamins and are correctly called "empty calories". They contribute to an epidemic today of obesity, hypoglycemia, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and other illnesses. Preferably totally avoid all sugars, even natural ones.
Refined sweeteners are often listed on food labels as glucose, fructose, maltose, corn syrup, sugar, liquid sugar or natural sweeteners. They are added to most processed foods from soda pop and cereals to dressings, breads, pastries, desserts of all kinds, condiments such as ketchup and mustard, peanuts butter and hundreds of other foods. They upset blood sugar and raise insulin levels, slowly causing many health conditions.
Some carbohydrates are not well digested by human beings. We call these fibers. These serve as roughage. Sometimes vegetable fibers are classified as soluble and insoluble fibers. Soluble fibers include psyllium and pectin, among others. Insoluble fibers include cellulose and bran from wheat, oats or other grains. Cellulose forms the structure of most plants and can be digested by some animals. Pectin is a fruit fiber.
1. Fibers create bulk in the intestines that help move food along in the intestines.
2. Some fibers are used for the synthesis of vitamins in the intestines.
3. Fiber is very important to absorb certain toxins and other chemicals as food passes through the intestines. One of the most important chemicals they absorb is cholesterol, secreted in the bile. However, there are many, many others as well. All foods contain toxic chemicals in small quantities. Fiber is essential to bind many of these harmful chemicals and remove them from the body. Soluble fibers such as pectin, alginates and others can absorb toxic metals as well.
4. Certain fibers can slow the absorption of sugars in the diet, helping to maintain a more balanced blood sugar level.
5. Fibers can sometimes be broken down in the intestines and used as food. In these cases, the fiber is not serving as roughage, but it actually used as food. This is less common in human beings, however.
Most foods contain some fiber. One of the worst sins against healthful eating is the removal of the bran fiber from grains that occurs during the refining process. This tends to cause constipation in those eating white flour and to some extent white rice products.
Just as we cannot digest some fibrous starches, our bodies do not absorb some sugars. These are found in various fruits and vegetables, and help make the food sweet-tasting without adding calories or sugar to the diet.
In the food industry, these are used as natural non-caloric sweeteners and include mannitol, sorbitol and xylitol. These are excellent sweeteners if one does not want the calories that the other sugars provide. They are not without problems, however. They still upset the blood sugar level, though less than calorie-containing sugars. They can send phony signals to the body that one is eating a sugar and to prepare to digest the sugar, when in fact the product is not digested and absorbed at all.
I believe it is best not to sweeten your food. The best solution is to avoid all sweets. Sweetening your food is just a habit, and with patience and practice it can be changed. However, if you need a non-caloric sweetener, xylitol or mannitol are far better than the artificial sweeteners such as Aspartame, Equal, Splenda or Saccharin.
The latter are synthetic chemicals that have been shown to have many adverse effects on the body. Indeed, the term "aspartame disease" describes a range of symptoms from depression to seizures that can result from consuming diet soda and hundreds of other products sweetened with NutraSweet or Equal. If you have any unusual symptoms and use artificial sweeteners, try discontinuing them all for at least three weeks and notice if you feel better.
One can find non-caloric natural sweeteners such as xylitol, sorbitol or mannitol at health food stores and some supermarkets.
Overeating on carbohydrates is a major cause of excessive weight gain. A common misconception is that eating fat makes one fat. However, most weight gain today is due to overeating on refined sugars and, to a lesser extent, eating complex carbohydrates in excess.
1. Carbohydrates provide four calories (energy units) per gram, while fats provide nine caloriesper gram. This leads many doctors and health authorities to think that fats make you fat, butcarbohydrates do not. However, our bodies easily convert carbohydrates to fats through theaction of insulin and other hormones.
2. Eating carbohydrates increases insulin secretion, and decreases zinc, magnesium and othervital minerals. This can contribute to weight gain and many other diseases. Eating high qualityfats does not increase insulin secretion as much.
3. Breads, pasta, fruit and sweets can also alter neurotransmitter levels in ways that cause acalming effect. This can be addictive for some people, leading to overeating on these foods. Dr. Robert Atkins, MD, a cardiologist in New York City, did quite extensive research on thissubject. Although he was scorned for years, his research has been shown to be valid.
1. Make sure the carbohydrates you eat are unrefined only. This alone is most helpful. This means to eat only whole grains such as brown rice, yellow corn tortillas, and only the organic blue corn tortilla chips. Do not eat anything made with wheat flour, such as flour tortillas, white or"rye" breads unless 100% rye flour, white rice or white sugar in any form or product. This will limit your soda pop, ice cream, cookies, cakes, and much more. Also avoid anything sweetened with fruit juices, as these also count as concentrated sugars with few other nutrients in them.
Eat cereals with oats, barley or bran.
If you eat bread, make sure it is whole-grain, stone ground and sourdough.
Among the grains, Basmati rice, pasta, noodles and quinoa are excellent.
Eat plenty of vegetables and a few fresh fruits.
When eating salads, use vinaigrette dressing rather than blue cheese, thousand island or other sweetened dressings.
The Internet offers long lists of foods and their glycemic index. However, we find that this is not the most important quality of a food to pay attention to. It is far more important to avoid refined grains, all sugars and in particular, avoid all wheat products.
1. Cleave, T.L., The Saccharine Disease, The Master Disease Of Our Time, Keats Publishing, CT, 1974.
3. Schroeder, H., The Trace Elements and Man, Devin-Adair Company, Ct., 1973.


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DuckDuckGo Features That Make It Unique - Search Encrypt Blog
DuckDuckGo Features That Make It Unique
May 15, 2019 May 16, 2019 by Search Encrypt
In DuckDuckGo's earlier days, it was regarded as a "stripped-down" version of Google. Privacy advocates were becoming concerned with Google's long list of other services besides its search engine. Google was once clean and simple, but had become covered with ads and other issues. Although DuckDuckGo was once a very simple metasearch engine, it has become especially feature-rich over the past few years.
DuckDuckGo Instant Answer
Many DuckDuckGo searches include "Instant Answers", which give you answers to your questions directly on the search results page. The search engine draws instant answers from over 100 sources. DuckDuckGo has over 1200 Instant Answers according to it's developer page. These answers include coding cheat sheets, games and abbreviations.
Tons of Other Embedded Answers
Lorem Ipsum Generator
URL-encoding
Binary to Decimal Converter
!Bangs
!Bangs let you directly search other websites from DuckDuckGo. For example, type "!amazon" before your search term and you can search Amazon without having to navigate to Amazon.com first. If DuckDuckGo is set as your homepage this can be a very useful tool. However, we have to point out that !bangs are not "private" searches. Even though you're searching from DuckDuckGo, your search is passed through the website you're searching. This is a convenience tool, but it loses DuckDuckGo's privacy protection. According to its informational page about !bangs, there are over 12,000 bangs and that number is constantly growing because anyone can add a !bang to DuckDuckGo.
Read More: Why Does DuckDuckGo Offer a Google !Bang? – DigiPrivacy
Is It Raining & Weather Search
On DuckDuckGo, you can search for "Is It Raining" and it will tell you whether or not it's raining in your location. For other private search engines, this would be an issue. Finding out user locations typically creates privacy concerns, but DuckDuckGo does so without storing your IP address in its server logs or creating unique cookies. While this feature seems rather basic, it's something that other private search engines don't often include. For paranoid internet users, this feature could be an issue because it does use an IP lookup to determine you approximate location. Startpage, for example, doesn't include local weather results. This adds an extra step for anyone looking for weather results, but it sticks to the "privacy" claims that a search engine doesn't need your IP address to deliver useful search results.
DuckDuckGo Weather Search
Startpage Weather Search
Search Encrypt Weather Search
Another convenient feature that DuckDuckGo has is a number of keyboard shortcuts. These let you navigate your search results page without taking your hands off your keyboard. You can use these shortcuts to open a selected result or to open that result in the background. From DuckDuckGo's Help Page:
Open results:
Enter or l or o — go to the highlighted result, or use it right away to go to the first result
Ctrl/Cmd+Enter — open a result in the background
d — domain search (if a result is highlighted)
' or v — open the highlighted result in a new window/tab. Since this uses JavaScript, you need to turn off pop-up blockers first.
Move around:
← and → — navigate Instant Answer tabs. When an Instant Answer is open, navigate within the Instant Answer.
↓ or j — next search result
↑ or k — previous search result
/ or h — go to search box
s — go to misspelling link (if any)
t — go to top
m — go to main results
Maps Search
DuckDuckGo Map Search
If DuckDuckGo determines that a map would be relevant to your search term, it will return a map using OpenStreetMap. You can then select from a number of providers (Apple Maps, Google Maps, Bing Maps, HERE Maps) for directions from one address to another. DuckDuckGo Maps works to find an address on a map, but doesn't offer built in directions. Since you have to go to a third-party to get directions, your location may be shared with the provider you choose. This is a privacy issue that needs to be more clearly disclosed. Since DuckDuckGo doesn't have the tracking that Google, Bing and other search engines use, you will need to type in a city, an address, or another location to get a map of your specific location.
Embedded Social Media Profiles
If you search for a brand or a person, DuckDuckGo finds their social profiles and will embed them in your search results. This is a useful tool for getting the latest updates from a brand or other account without the extra step of going to Twitter.
DuckDuckGo – Search Encrypt Twitter
DuckDuckGo has a search feature for when you search for "alternatives to _____", it will give you a number of alternative services. These services aren't all "privacy-friendly" but this feature is a good way to find privacy-focused alternatives to mainstream software and internet tools.
Link Shortening and Expanding
You can type "shorten [URL you want to shorten]" into DDG's search bar and it will return a shortened link using is.gd. Is.gd is very simple and is privacy friendly, especially compared to other link shorteners like Goo.gl or bit.ly.
DuckDuckGo Link Shortener
DuckDuckGo Has Many Great Features, But…
While these features really set DuckDuckGo apart from its competition, it seems that it may have lost sight of its core goal: Privacy. Many of these features add convenience but come at the expense of privacy, DuckDuckGo's number one value proposition. For example, adding !bangs lets people search Google and a number of other non-private sites directly from DuckDuckGo. There is not a clear enough warning that using a Google !bang is the exact same thing as going to 'www.google.com' and searching from there. People could easily get the impression that their searches are private because they use a !bang, even though that's not the case.
DuckDuckGo's Weather search is another tool that adds convenience at the cost of privacy. This is a similar trap that Google fell into in its early days. In order to provide a more user-friendly experience it added more features. Many of these features required data about how people interacted with Google and what their needs were. If DuckDuckGo is going to call itself a private search engine, it should put privacy first, even if it means it can't offer the same level of usability as Google or Facebook. If you want to keep your data out of Google's hands, DuckDuckGo is a solid choice, but if it offers !bangs that take you to Google and links to Google Maps, it isn't doing its job.
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Coding Patterns and Best Practices
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The NowJS syntax and semantics are intended to integrate naturally into your application's existing coding patterns. However, there are some coding patterns and best practices that you may find useful.

The "broadcast and receive" pattern
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When building chatroom-style applications, it is common to broadcast a single user's action to all connected clients. This is commonly done like so:
**On the client**:

    now.receiveBroadcast = function(message){
      //Render message in the UI or process it some other way
    }

**On the server**:

    everyone.now.sendBroadcast = function(message){
      everyone.now.receiveBroadcast(message);
    }

Efficiency Considerations
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It is the goal of NowJS to make the shared namespaces as carefree and easy to use as possible. However, if your application is running slowly or you are coding with performance in mind, here are a few considerations.

1. Avoid deeply nested structures inside the `now` namespace
Setting or modifying variables that lie inside multiple levels of nested objects and arrays is inefficient. NowJS must traverse these deep structures to watch for changes, serialize the structure when a value is changed, deserialize it on the receiving end, and traverse it again to merge the changes on the receiving end. Keep your structures at most 2-3 levels deep.

2. Sync values using remote function calls rather than using synced variables.
As described above, some amount of traversal is required to synchronize variables in the `now` namespace. If you need to rapidly set a value on one client and then immediately use that value on the other clients, consider using the "broadcast and receive" coding pattern. Function calls are much faster than using variable syncing.

3. The Internet will always be slower than the local machine
We try to make remote functions and variables as natural to use as local ones. But the reality is that the latency for any remote action is 6 orders of magnitude longer than the same action done locally. Try to execute things locally when possible.

Further Reading
----------------------
Now that you've read the Best Practices guide, try the NowJS [User Manual](http://nowjs.com/doc) and [Quick Start](http://nowjs.com/guide)

Have more questions? You can reach us in #nowjs on freenode

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Hotel Giorgione, a Romantic 4-star Hotel is situated in the most authentic and lively part of Venice, in a historic and peaceful location, just a few minutes' walk from the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. The charm of Venetian history, tradition and hospitality are guaranteed by the family that has always owned it.
The satisfaction of our guests and attention to their needs is fundamental in our aim of becoming their home in Venice.
This is our concept of hospitality.
For our guests' exclusive use, the ancient internal courtyard with its emotional pool is a place to relax and regenerate. The ideal place in summer, for an lovely breakfast or an unforgettable evening by candlelight.
The hotel's 4-star services are complemented by the hospitality of experienced multilingual staff, who are always happy to reveal the wonders of Venice, booking excursions and guided tours, suggesting traditional or alternative itineraries and providing valuable advice to discover the lesser-known corners of the city.
The Venetian "Altana" is a typical type of roof-terrace, a wooden structure resting on the roofs. It's an out of this world, exclusive place, though not exactly a terrace, but a structure made for the sun, the wind and open space.
From a confectionery warehouse to an inn, it then became an elegant 4-star historical residence.
Staying at the Hotel Giorgione means experiencing Venetian history that is centuries old.
Hotel Giorgione enjoys the most strategic position on the island of Venice, near Saint Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge, and conveniently situated for connections by public transport.
The waterbus stop "Ca' D'Oro" on the Grand Canal is just 300 metres from the hotel, with line 1 for all connections on the island. Also 300 metres from the Hotel Giorgione is the "Fondamenta Nuove" waterbus stop, with all connections to the islands of the Venetian Lagoon: Murano, Burano, Torcello and Lido and the Alilaguna Service to and from Venice's Marco Polo Airport.
The Santa Lucia train station can be reached in 15 minutes by foot.
St. Mark's Square is a pleasant 10-minute walk away from Hotel Giorgione, through narrow streets and squares, featuring both elegant and traditional shops and boutiques.
Always the heart of religious belief and once, also the centre of the Serenissima authority (the ancient Republic of Venice), St. Mark's Square is as ever an emotional experience.
St. Mark's Basilica, framed by the porticoes of the Procuratie, and St. Mark's Basin, the marvellous fifth perspective between the Doge's Palace and the Libreria Marciana (National Library of St Mark's), are one of the world's most spectacular sights.
In just 5 minutes from the hotel you can reach the Rialto Bridge, the lively commercial heart of Venice, with its typical goldsmith's and souvenir shops under the arches. At the foot of the bridge stands the colourful fruit and vegetable market and fish market.
The Cannaregio District is so called because it overlooks the Regio Canal, the last stretch that connects the Grand Canal to St. Mark's Basin and the Lagoon.
The Hotel Giorgione is situated near some of the city's artistic and historical treasures, less known and frequented than others, but no less fascinating and charming: Venice Casino, is housed in the Cà Vendramin Calergi, an example of the finest 16th century civil architecture in Venice, and is also home to the Wagner Museum (the famous German composer who lived and died here in 1883); the Church of "Santa Maria dei Miracoli", a delightful Renaissance treasure of multicoloured marble; the Jesuits' Church, to whose order Pope Francis belongs, with works by Titian and Jacopo Tintoretto; the oldest Jewish ghetto in Europe with 5 synagogues and a Jewish museum; the "Ca' d'Oro", one of the most beautiful buildings on the Grand Canal; and adjacent to the hotel is the Church of the Holy Apostles, with works by Giambattista Tiepolo and Sebastiano Santi.
Luxuriously decorated Gothic palace dating back to the 10th century, formerly the seat of the Doge (Head of State of the Venetian Republic) and the Venetian magistrates. Today it houses the Civic Museum with exhibitions and tours of the Doge's rooms, the armoury and the prisons.
Located in the district of San Marco, it is one of the most important and representative museums of the city of Venice.
The various sections and rich collections illustrate the art and civilisation of the city.


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Female Cop Brutally Attacked By Muslim Refugee
Morgan Mayhew
A female German police officer was viciously attacked by a Muslim refugee–after he freaked out at a train station.
Her attacker was a 23-year-old Moroccan man, described as an "asylum-seeker." After conductors on the train platform in Osnabruck, Germany, tried to check his ticket, he apparently started acting strangely.
They quickly called for police to help–which is when the man flew into a rage and the situation escalated into violence.
The refugee first attacked the female officer, kicking and biting her while screaming, "Allah hu Akbar," the jihadist call-to-action, and pledging allegiance to ISIS. He also tried to grab one of the police officers' service pistol.
It ultimately took three police officers to subdue the attacker. His attacks left the female cop with a "massive" knee injury and another officer with a broken rib and bites on his arm.
It's unclear what exactly made the man fly off the handle. Some sources suggest that the man, who didn't speak German, didn't understand his ticket was being checked–and feared he was being deported. But police have rejected that explanation, saying it would've been impossible for the refugee not to understand what was going on.
Despite his comments, a search of his apartment showed that he's not affiliated with ISIS, and was not trying to commit an act of terror when he was arrested.
In a strange reversal, according to Breitbart, the attacker is now considering a legal case against police–citing police brutality for his treatment at the train station.
Morgan is a freelance writer for a variety of publications covering popular culture, societal behavior and the political influences of each.
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Can I register online, or email, as I am unable to print and or scan at this time.
I am attempting to get in touch with you to find out if you have a cruise book for the 1972 – 1973 cruise where the USS Isbell was anchored off the coast of Vietnam. Apparently, several of the officers took the skiff to Vietnam and I'm looking for any evidence to support an Agent Orange claim.
I am Thomas Liberton son of Thomas Liberton Mailman 3 aboard the USS AJ Isbell. Date of separation 11/28/1947. I do know one of the ports of call was Yokosuka Japan. Does anyone have any information about my father ?


The town is actively moving forward with implementing the Varna Community Development Plan that was adopted in December, 2012. The town's goal is to help initiate investment and spur development that will enhance and improve the overall quality of life for the Varna community. Click the link below to find out more about the STEP program.
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Yes, those fish prints are great. I have already spoken with a couple art teachers at school to do this with them next Fall with our students. We had a few days with no internet. I'll give you a call later in the week.


At the June 27, 2016 Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors meeting, the Board Members approved the funding and cooperative agreement for the construction of the newest Metrolink Station in Orange County and a new parking structure. Mayor Pro Tem Craig Green, Council Members Scott Nelson and Chad Wanke, City Administrator Damien Arrula, and City Staff were present at the Board meeting along with several representatives from the Placentia Chamber of Commerce, Placita Santa Fe Merchants, and Cal State Fullerton's Transportation Department.
"The City has been working with OCTA on the construction of a Metrolink Station and Parking Structure to serve the City and surrounding area for several years now," said City Administrator Damien Arrula. "We are particularly thankful to CEO Darrell Johnson and his OCTA team for their partnership and support in developing a cohesive plan together to bring this project to fruition. We are excited for the prospect of having the station serve as the catalyst for making Old Town Placentia a destination while serving regional transportation needs in the North Orange County area" said City Administrator Arrula.
The Cooperative Agreement was presented at the July 12th Placentia City Council Meeting for final approval. The Agreement was unanimously approved by the City Council.
Once constructed, this will be the 13th station serving the 91 line, which will run from Los Angeles Union Station to downtown Riverside. The Placentia Metrolink station will be the closest station in proximity to Cal State Fullerton and will provide passengers with an alternative to the Fullerton Metrolink station.
The total cost of the Project is $35 million, of which the City will contribute $5.4 million.
If you have any questions regarding this tentative schedule, please call Andrea West, Government Relations for the Orange County Transportation Authority at (714) 560-5611 or via email.
View the Preliminary Site Plan for the Metrolink Station and Parking Structure (PDF).


Only the best of the Balvenie distillery's inventory get selected for their single cask range. This came from a solitary ex-Bourbon barrel and highlights Balvenie in its purest and most naked form. Expect a large mouthful of barley sugar, vanilla and cereal with some honey and lemon.


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The stupendous Outstanding Living Room With White Vanity Under Tv Stand And Extra Large Square Wooden Coffee Table On Cream Floral Rug picture above, posted at Thursday, April 28th 2016 05:01:34 AM, by edward, sorted in Furniture category.
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Danee and I dressed to dance with the Element Brass Band marching in their second line parade Fat Tuesday. The dresses were a last-minute switch. We began in the day, stopping at three different restaurants in Sacramento. What a fun crowd and evening!


Ostfriesennebel. 5 Kurzkrimis: Spannende Ostfriesenkrimis - mit Lokalkolorit für Ostfriesland Fans!
Compu-M.E.C.H., Mechanically Engineered and Computerized Hero: Time and Time Again!
Compu-M.E.C.H., Mechanically Engineered and Computerized Hero: The Origin of Compu-M.E.C.H.!
Compu-M.E.C.H., Mechanically Engineered and Computerized Hero: Dead Undead!
Compu-M.E.C.H., Mechanically Engineered and Computerized Hero.: Heaven Above!
Compu-M.E.C.H., Mechanically Engineered and Computerized Hero. Volume 8: Wolf Pack and Demon Rats!
Compu-M.E.C.H., Mechanically Engineered and Computerized Hero: Toxin Oxen and Star Wolf!


Shanghai 31st July 2017 Gasgoo-A few years ago, Great Wall Motor took the lead in the implementation of "Focus on SUV", and it became the most proud auto-company. However, with SUV market shifting from Blue Sea to Red Sea as well as the landing of "Double Points Policy" , Great Wall Auto is facing a new test.
On the evening of July 21, Great Wall Auto released 2017 interim results: sales in the first half of the year totaled 41.26 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1%, with net profit of 2.501 billion yuan, falling by 49.42% compared with the previous year.
Great Wall has implemented the strategy of "Focus on SUV "since the year of 2013, and its sales increased from 71.08% in 2014 to 87.3% in 2016. In 2017, with several independent and joint-venture SUV models launched into the market, Great Wall is not the one which dominates the SUV market any more. In 2017, cumulative sales of Geely in the first half of the year exceeded that of Great Wall for the first time, ranking second among domestic brands.
China's new energy vehicle point policy will be implemented in 2018. It says points of all car enterprises (including joint ventures) will be calculated according to the proportion of new energy vehicle production displacement.
Sales of Great Wall is mainly based on SUV, so double points system is undoubtedly a major challenge for it, which only has one new energy model, C30EV. If it does not adjust its product line, Great Wall Auto may face a lot of new energy negative points.
July 16, Great Wall Auto announced that the Great Wall Motor will obtain 25% shareholding of Hebei JOGOMO by cash injection. Great Wall had no sales in new energy vehicles in 2016. Insiders estimate that Great Wall Auto's negative points had been as high as 210,000 points in 2016. It is reported that positive points of Hebei JOGOMO will be directly transferred to Great Wall Motor for free after Great Wall investing in JOGOMO.
Obviously, Great Wall Auto' SUV strategy is facing to be tested. Whether insisting on its focus on SUV or adapting to the trend is a question for Wei Jianjun, founder of Great Wall Auto. We are looking forward to his answer.


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Museum of miners' art to open as part of Bishop Auckland culture drive :-: the Guardian
Collection of more than 400 works will be permanently displayed in former bank building, and other m..
Collection of more than 400 works will be permanently displayed in former bank building, and other museums also planned
A unique collection of paintings by Durham miners, many made by men who spent their working lives underground and their nights painting on kitchen tables, in attics or garden sheds, will go on display in the first museum in the UK dedicated to such art.
The museum is being created in a former bank building on the marketplace in Bishop Auckland. It includes works by Norman Cornish, the most famous of the group, who left the pits at the urging of his wife to become a full-time artist and spent the rest of his life recording the small streets, shops and people of Spennymoor, where his studio is preserved in an exhibition at the town hall.
Secrets of Leonardo da Vinci painting laid bare by new scanning technique :-: the Guardian
Marc Balakjian obituary :-: the Guardian


A few weeks ago I was spending some time on YouTube and I came across a channel for a dealer group in Arlington, VA by the name of Rosenthal Automotive. They have dealerships for a number of different brands, including our favorite marque, Porsche. After watching a few of their video reviews I decided to subscribe to their YouTube channel in the event they posted a review on a Porsche. You see, Rosenthal appears to produce their own short video segments using the same actor (playing a different character) in each piece. Not only that, if you watch the videos in chronological order, the production values and writing get better week after week. Well, just yesterday they published the video below. As it's the best yet and about a Porsche, I just had to to share.
While Rosenthal Porsche is not a sponsor of PorschePurist, nor are they even local to us, we might consider doing business with them just for this great, grass-roots marketing campaign. One question, what's that accent supposed to be??? Let me know what you think.
What a great video. Very creative. Good way to advertise the cars, better than the traditional comercials.
He knows so much about the car but apparently he hasn't discovered the seatbelts yet.
Good ad….Rosenthal (Porsche of Arlington) is one of four Porsche dealers in the DC area (five if you count Porsche of Anapolis). Actually all the dealers are good and the local PCA club has established some really good relationships with them. Disclaimer…I am the president-elect of the Potoamc PCA Club.


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I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/154800582 Title: International human rights law : an introduction Author: David S Weissbrodt; Connie de la Vega Publisher: Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, ©2007. ISBN/ISSN: 9780812240320 0812240324 9780812221206 0812221206 OCLC:154800582
International human rights law : an introduction
David S Weissbrodt; Connie de la Vega
Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, ©2007.
Pennsylvania studies in human rights.
For more than half a century, the world community has sought to codify a series of fundamental precepts intended to prevent such abuses of human rights as torture, discrimination, starvation, and forced eviction. The United Nations, other international organizations, regional institutions, and governments have developed various procedures for protecting against and providing remedies for human rights violations. "International Human Rights Law" is a comprehensive introductory treatise, intended for all concerned about this critical area of international law, including students, lawyers, other advocates, teachers, and academics. The book contains an overview of the development of human rights as a domain of international law; a collection of brief summaries of each of the rights specified in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other critical human rights instruments; and a review of the national, regional, and international procedures for implementing human rights precepts. The overview traces the history of human rights, from early philosophical and religious ideas and theories of natural law to modern formulations. The second section provides concise summaries of the substantive principles of and practices relevant to self-determination, equality, life, slavery, torture, fair trial, detention, privacy, health, food, housing, and clothing, as well as emerging rights such as sustainable development, environmental health, peace, and security from terrorism. A final section describes UN human rights procedures (both Charter-based and treaty-based); criminal procedures; African, European, inter-American, and other regional systems; national institutions and processes, truth and reconciliation commissions, and nongovernmental organizations. -- Back cover. Read more...
Human rights.
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I. Basic Introduction to International Human Rights --
A. Introduction to Human Rights as Part of International Law --
B. Overview and History of International Human Rights --
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IV. Conclusion.
David Weissbrodt and Connie de la Vega.
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Q: Ignore a block of code that fails c++ Is there a way to just ignore a block of code only if it fails to execute in c++? Something like the try - except in python,  it would help me a lot.
I'm trying to make a program that constantly reads some information of a file that contains a number, and then converts it to an integer with stoi().
The problem is that the file is constantly being modified by another program, and at some point the main program may read the file when it is being modified, giving an emty string and making the program fail when trying to convert it to an integer.
What I would like to do is make my program ignore all the loop if the stoi() fails, and simply wait until the loop is executed again to get actualized information. I know that this can be done in python with try and eccept, but I don't know how to do it in c++.

A: try block associates one or more exception handlers (catch-clauses) with a compound statement.
For more detail please refer try catch in c++

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Having no running partner is no longer an excuse to skip your workouts. In today's world, the internet keeps us from ever being without a supporting community of runners.
In fact, some of the most successful running bloggers have started their writing careers out of the necessity of connecting and sharing their journeys with others.
Whether you're just a beginner looking for motivation or a veteran runner looking for advanced advice, you should add these 5 blogs to your RSS feed.
We know that too many great running blogs were left out of this list, so please be sure to add your favorites in the comments section.
We love Dorothy's story! In college, she was on a path to obesity and inactivity, but running became a way for Dorothy to lose weight, quit bad habits, fight anxiety and gain confidence. In 2003, she crossed her first marathon's finish line and something changed. She now describes herself as a "runner, who loves all things running, with a soft spot for the marathon".
In 2009, she launched Mile Posts, where she helps others to become better runners, by sharing her story, race reports and inspirational messages.
Aside from having a stellar professional background in biology, Pete Larson is also an avid runner. Since 2007, he has completed nine marathons (including Boston), one ultramarathon, and numerous shorter distance races.
Launched in 2009, RunBlogger has everything! It offers tons of advice, including detailed shoe reviews, posts on biomechanics and training.
Tina lives by the motto "it's all about eating your carrots and savoring your cupcakes, too." And if you don't believe you can eat "bad" foods and still have a well balanced and healthy diet, you must visit Carrots 'N' Cake.
It started as a personal food and fitness journal to help Tina get ready for her wedding. It has now grown to become a great food, fitness and running blog, that was turned into a book, in 2011.
Janae Jacobs started The Hungry Runner Girl after getting injured running the Boston Marathon in 2010. "If I'm not running, I might as well talk about running," she said.
But saying that she only writes about running is not exactly accurate. The Hungry Runner Girl is a blog about food, family, travel, running gear and Janae's personal stories of her day-to-day life. Along with her positive attitude, her personal content is what drives people to her blog!
Amanda has always had a passion for an active lifestyle. But, according to her, "it wasn't always a love affair with running or vegetables!" Sounds familiar? Of course it does! In fact, anyone who loves running will relate to the content posted on Run to the Finish.
Addressing everything from running tips to runner-friendly recipes, this certified personal trainer's posts are fun to read and filled with the motivation beginners or veteran runners need to focus and accomplish their goals!
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Henry's law constant was determined on the basis of equilibrium partitioning in a closed system of air and AHTN spike water. AHTN was extracted by SPME and analysed by Gas Chromatography with flame ionisation detection.
37.1 Pa m³/mol
Henry's law constant for hexachlorobenzene was 121.2 to 128.8 Pa·m3/mol. According to the author, these values are within range of literature values, ranging from 49-172 Pa·m3/mol.
The method was validated with hexachlorobenzene and Henry's law constant of AHTN was therefore accepted.
Henry's law constant was determined on the basis of equilibrium partitioning in a closed system of air and AHTN spiked water.
AHTN dissolved in water was allowed to equilibrate with air in a closed bottle. Air and water were mixed for 2 minutes and left undisturbed at 25°C for 24h. AHTN was extracted by SPME and analysed by Gas Chromatography with flame ionisation detection. Prior to the analysis, the method was tested with hexachlorobenzene.
The Henry coefficient for AHTN was 37.1 Pa m3 -mol (Artola 2002).
The empirical determined value of Henry's law constant was taken forward in the calculations of predicted environmental calculations.
Using a vapour pressure of 0.0682 Pa and a water solubility of 1.25 mg/l a Henry's Law Constant of 14.1 Pa·m3/mol is calculated. EPISUITE (EPA), module HenryWin v3.20) predicted 4.3 Pa·m3/mol.
The Henry's Law Constant was empirically determined by Artola (2002) at 37.1 Pa·m3/mol. This was based on equilibrium partitioning in a closed system using solid phase micro extraction. The value determined by experiment is regarded as the most reliable result. The value reported by Artola was used in the PEC calculations for the EU Risk Assessment Report of AHTN (ECB, May 2008).


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Daniel Abt seat confirmed for season six
Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler has confirmed Daniel Abt as their season six-driver next season.
The renewal of the German driver's contract means he will be competing alongside team-mate Lucas di Grassi for a sixth season.
The two team-mates have been competing together in Formula E since the inaugural season in 2014.
The current season has been filled with speculation over Abt's future at Audi, but the 26-year-old feels comfortable in the team and is grateful for the faith that has been put in him.
"I've never felt as comfortable in a team and a series as I have with Audi in Formula E," said Abt. "I'm proud of the trust that's being placed in me and will do everything to express my thanks with performance."
With his seat being confirmed for next season Abt is going into the double-header in New York and next year with more positivity.
"We still have big aims for New York, so tackling the last two races and subsequent pre-season preparations with this confirmation and positive thoughts is even sweeter," he said.
Abt and di Grassi are the most successful pairing in the series with 40 podium finishes in 56 races between the two drivers, with Audi securing victory in the teams' championship last season.
Audi wanted to confirm the pairing for the upcoming season to send a positive message to the rest of the paddock.
Head of Audi Motorsport, Dieter Gass said: "By confirming our two drivers early on, we also want to send a clear message to our competitors: we will be optimally prepared and are happy to take on the challenge."


i-Fight is a fighting game where player's fighting prowess is challenged. Players must hit a 'punching' bag opponent until they have run its life bar down three times, with a rest between each round. The better contact made and stronger the hit, the more damage that will be done. The video shows players trained in Brazilian martial arts playing the game.


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File on death of Paul Whitters closed until 2059
| 30 April 2018
Paul Whitters
Plastic Bullets
Stephen McConomy
PFC has become aware that a file directly relating to the death of Paul Whitters is held with the National Archives, but is closed until 2059 on the grounds outlined below. There are other files relevant to those that were killed by plastic bullets closed for 84 years, until 2071. This includes the deaths of Paul Whitters and Stephen McConomy.
File name CJ4/4402 Paul Whitters: killed by a plastic baton round, April 1981 (1981-83); closed for 75 years. Health & Safety, Personal Information when the applicant is a 3rd Party. Opening Date: 1st January 2059.
This week, on the anniversary of Paul's death, the PFC will be writing to the Secretary of State and the National Archives seeking access to this information on behalf of the Whitters' family.
Paul was shot in the head by a plastic bullet fired by an RUC officer on 15th April 1981. He survived ten days before dying from his injuries on 25th April. He was just fifteen years old. A year later, almost to the day, a British soldier shot 11 year old Stephen McConomy from within an armoured vehicle. Again he was shot with a plastic bullet. Stephen survived 3 days before dying on 19th April.
Paul's mother Helen said,
"To discover that the British Government have a file on Paul which they have ordered closed until 2059 is shocking. What right does the Government have to withhold information until those who knew and loved Paul are long dead. This is about the death of my son at the hands of a RUC constable. This file must be opened and I am appealing to everyone with influence to raise this matter with the Secretary of State.
Sara Duddy from PFC
"These files contain information relating to the deaths of children on our streets, children killed through the actions of the RUC/British army. For years families have campaigned for information relating to the use of plastic and rubber bullets, lethal weapons that killed 17 people during the conflict, mostly children. Many more suffered life-changing injuries. It is unacceptable that information is still being withheld and our understanding is that it is the NIO who requested that these files remain closed. The Secretary of State should urgently review the decision to withhold files on individual deaths and injuries."


Older people are an asset for economic development as much as for social capital. I am sure that many more studies in the future will mention the older population and its value, not only in economic terms. This will be the beginning of a systematic reappraisal of older age.
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Q: How to print and print preview dialog box display? I created a web application for college.  I want to add print and print preview button to printing result of student.  Which classes are used for printing  a form?
My print and print preview button coding is below:
protected void btnprint_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
    if (this.gridcontrol != null)
    {
        GridPrintDocument gpd = new GridPrintDocument(this.gridcontrol, true);

        PrintDialog pritdlg = new PrintDialog();
        pritdlg.Document = gpd;

        if (pritdlg.ShowDialog() == DialogResult.OK)
            gpd.Print();
    }
    else
    {
        lblstatus.Text="An error occurred attempting to print the grid ";
    }
}

protected void btnprntprew_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
    if (this.gridcontrol != null)
    {
        //Uses the default printer.
        GridPrintDocument gpd = new GridPrintDocument(this.gridcontrol, true);
        PrintPreviewDialog pripredlg = new PrintPreviewDialog();
        pripredlg.Document = gpd;
        pripredlg.ShowDialog();
    }
    else
    {
        lblstatus.Text = "An error occurred attempting to preview the grid ";
    }
}

A: As you tagged your question as C#,so in C# printDialog and printPreviewDialog is the option to do the work which code will be..
private void printDocument1_PrintPage(object sender, System.Drawing.Printing.PrintPageEventArgs e)
{

           e.Graphics.DrawString(richTextBox1.Text, richTextBox1.Font, Brushes.Black, 100, 20);  //richtextbox1 contains what you want to print

           e.Graphics.PageUnit = GraphicsUnit.Inch;

}

private void btnPrint_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)

{

            //PrintDialog associate with PrintDocument;

            printDialog1.Document = printDocument1;

            if (printDialog1.ShowDialog()==DialogResult.OK)
            {
                printDocument1.Print();
            }
}

private void btnPrintPreview_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
       //Associate PrintPreviewDialog with PrintDocument.

        printPreviewDialog1.Document = printDocument1;

        // Show PrintPreview Dialog

        printPreviewDialog1.ShowDialog();
}

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Top 10 Charlie Puth Songs
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Our Top 10 Charlie Puth Songs list looks at a young artist born during the grunge era in 1991 when Nirvana and Pearl Jam were about to explode all over the music world. Time flows onward fast my friends. Charles Otto Puth Jr is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer whose initial exposure to the industry resulted from his song videos on YouTube going viral.
His successful YouTube music videos caught the attention of established artists, and Ellen DeGeneres signed him to her label as a result. Charlie is a self-proclaimed musical nerd; he is a self-producing singer, songwriter with the perfect pitch. He has had the opportunity to work with big names in the industry, including artists like Wiz Khalifa, Selena Gomez, and Pharrell.
Despite the tacky beginnings, Charlie Puth has been able to grow and mature his material and content. If you are among the lot that wasn't sure who Charlie Puth is, we forgive you.
Now let's get acquainted with Charlie Puths' falsetto-laden discography with ten best songs from him to indulge all your pop fancies.
#10 – One Call Away
"One Call Away" is a single from Puths' debut album Nine Track Mind, released in 2016. It is a slow ballad that tells a tale of a man who is willing to risk and give up everything to win the love of his life back.
With all the hallmarks of a classic R$B song, "One call away" has a sweet, emotional tune, and it was not hard for the fans to fall in love with it. The prevailing guitar paired with Charlies' heartfelt vocals, not to forget the relatable lyrics are to die for.
#9 – The Way I Am
Charlie tries to explore his insecurities and how he goes about confronting them in this track. "The Way I am" is a single off his latest album, Voicenotes.
Charlie Puth, in this track, tries to plead to be loved and accepted the way he is and for who he is. In an interview with Billboard, he revealed that the track is all about feeling inadequate to be in a relationship. Charlie has a skill for producing catchy hooks and a great melody, and he did exactly that with this single.
#8 – Marvin Gaye
"Marvin Gaye" was released in 2015 as a tribute to the late Marvin Gaye, whom Puth considers his biggest inspiration. The single is part of his 2016 album, Nine Track Mind.
Charlie Puth wrote the lyrics to this song himself, together with Julie Frost, produced it, and featured American R&B Singer Meghan Trainor on the vocals. The track was met with many positive reviews from fans and critics, all applauding Puth for his amazing vocals and song production.
It reached number 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one in Australia and New Zealand.
#7 – Done for Me
Charlie Puth released the fifth single, "Done for Me," from his second studio album named Voicenotes in March of 2018. He featured Kehlani on this single that had to be on our list by all means.
It's an incredibly catchy song that easily gets people emotional, which makes it a fan favorite. The ballad talks about a guy trying to get the girl back after a breakup. However, he is not afraid of letting go after he's done everything he can, but there's still a lingering desire to hold on.
#6 – How Long
The next track on our top ten Charlie Puth songs is "How Long," from his latest album name Voicenotes. He wrote it together with lyrical geniuses Julia Michaels, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, and Justin Traunter, who also wrote for artists like Gwen Stefani, Selena Gomez, and Justin Bieber.
The jam is disco-influenced, with Puth paving the lyrics through a smooth wavy beat and a bouncy baseline which all comes together so beautifully.
#5 -Attention
Released in 2018 on the Voicenotes album, "Attention" is undoubtedly one of the greatest hits by Charlie yet! The Pop Rock style on the track is completely different from others he has done, and as soon as the sneaky guitar intro starts, you know something is about to go down.
The song has a clever mix of the viola and a bouncy bassline. The sad song lyrics may put you in a heartbreaking mood, but the beats will get you on the floor dancing, hence the track bringing a change in mainstream pop.
#4 – We Don't Talk Anymore
This particular track put Charlie Puth on the map and made him a household name. He released the song in 2016 on his album, Nine Track Mind, featuring celebrated singer Selena Gomez on the vocals.
The song was co-written with Jacob Kasher, who is his frequent songwriting partner. Its success was almost assured thanks to the funky guitar, the harmony between Selena's and Puths' vocals, and the vibe it generally creates.
#3 – Empty Cups
Charlie Puth released his second studio album in May of 2018, and one of the tracks on the Voicenotes album is "Empty Cups."
This has got to be hands down the standout track from the album. Charlie co-wrote the lyrics with his writer friend Jacob Kasher and confessed to getting inspiration for the song from his other composition, "We Don't Talk Anymore."
Unlike other tracks on the album, it has a smooth R&B feel, and he talks about the emptiness a breakup makes him feel.
#2 – Slow It Down
"Slow it down" is the ninth song in Charlie Puths' ninth album, Voicenotes. It has a shiny 80s synthetic sound, and this pop song will take you back in time and have you feeling nostalgic.
Part of Charlie's lyrics on the song, "Girl, you gotta slow it down," are basically him discouraging the immediacy of modern dating.
#1 – See You Again
Charlie Puth released a Furious 7 soundtrack in April of 2015 that included the hit song "see you again." He wrote the lyrics to this song together with Wiz Khalifa as a tribute to Paul Walker, who died in a car accident.
The song, upon release, became a worldwide hit and is still one of his most popular songs across the world, with more than five billion Youtube views.
This song also helped Charlie to become the youngest artist with a single at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for more than twelve weeks. To call this track a masterpiece is an understatement!
Top 10 Charlie Puth Songs article published on Classic RockHistory.com© 2021


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Q: C++11 Header-only Library: in-class body vs. out-class body code? BACKGROUND:optional
Since 2002 I've been slowly building my own Windows Native C++ library. And let's just say that I have jumped 150KLOC (reusable code) having everything I need and the kitchen sink in it (from most of the Windows API objectualized to a decent IMAP4 client implementation and the WordPress XMLRPC client for mass publishing... I do Affiliate Marketing and SEO Tools). It's not yet .NET but it ain't that far :)
The only 3rd party libraries used in it are ZLib, MySQL and SQLite. Everything else is built from scratch using the STL and/or Windows API. (I still have a PDF writer/reader to implement, IOCP all network things, and there's always room for more work...)
For the past 1.5 years I've been in a sustained effort of updating it for C++11. Move semantics where due, (explicit) bool operators, chained constructs and much more of what (MSVC's modest) C++11 brought us. Plus CRTP for chained parent/child calls, minimal use of virtuals, strict const-correctness. And succeeded.
Recently I've been really considering publishing it. It's a huge amount of work that I've only done for my own benefit and I assume there's still Windows C++ devs out there that could use such a thing. And to do that, went on to read C++ code practices and API/Library design guidelines. It was great! I nailed 80-85% of best coding practices myself. With a few things I'll address soon and one major question.
QUESTION
Currently the entire library is quite-templated and header only. That means all code is in the body of the classes. It's not very easy to manage but it's OK. I collapse code, use #pragma regions and nicely structure things.
BUT I'm VERY tempted, after reading several C++ library coding guidelines, to break it into .hpp + .inl files. Experimentally done so for a few classes and it does increase readability and makes it easier for others to deal with (even if it's a bit harder to write).
I know where everything (line of code, functionality) is at any given time. But other users might want to a quick overview of a classes declaration... and the definition ONLY if/when necessary (debugging).

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*What are the accepted and/or preferred practices regarding splitting declarations from definitions. Would you rather have header only classes with in-body code or code separated from the function declaration?

*What are the current practices of other libraries? I've always written everything myself. Not that up to speed with how others do it. Except the 3 libraries mentioned above, I've yet to use other 3rd party code.

This is an important question for me because it's a one way road. I can't refactor it the other way later on so any feedback matters and is appreciated...

Thanks.

A: Your question is quite subjective (and might get closed for that), because there is no universally preferred practice when it comes to the use of in-class function definitions in C++.
One project that has a lot of large, header-only, libraries is Boost, and they don't seem to have a defined policy where the body of a method should go.
My personal preference when using a third-party library is (in order of preference)

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*To have separate, comprehensive, searchable API documentation. This documentation could be generated from the source (for example, with a tool like Doxygen), but I should not have to open the source files myself to read the documentation, or

*Well-commented, well-organised class definitions, without the 'clutter' of in-class function bodies. Those implementation details can either come in the same file after the class(es), or in a separate file, or

*Well-commented, well-organised class definitions with in-class function bodies.

A: There is one major and some minor technical differences between body inside the class and outside of it.
The major difference is that method with body inside the class is implicitly considered declared inline. Not that compilers don't inline whatever they want anyway, but it affects the code generation somewhat. It is likely that if you overdo it with inline methods, the binary will be bigger and a little slower, so there is an argument for not writing larger bodies inside the class.
There is at least one minor difference; the only way to define a friend function (e.g. operator) for inner class of class template is with body inside the class. The friend modifier makes it not a member.


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First awarded in 1975, and rededicated in 1991, it is awarded to the participant with the "Second Best Performance" for the week.
Rededicated to Block Island Race Week in 1991, it is presented to the Overall Winner of the One Design class with the largest number of entries.
Awarded to the IRC class winner with the best total corrected speed for the week.
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Teams will be scored by using the average of each team member's percentage placement within its respective class.
Since 1971, awarded in memory of Hugh Kilmer, it is presented to the yacht 25 years or older, substantially unaltered, with the best performance for the week. Boats will be scored by using the average of each team member's percentage placement within its respective class.
Dedicated in 1997, it is awarded to the participant who in the judgment of the Flag Officers and the sportsmanship committee, has displayed an outstanding example of good sportsmanship during Block Island Race Week.
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