Power & Beauty – it's easy to get lulled into a state of relaxation by listening to waves crashing into the beach and shore, but if one isn't careful, those same waves can easily knock you over!
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For Spyro tournaments, there are a number of rules and guidelines to follow in order for it to be fair for all competitors. Each race has a general set of rules, however exceptions can be made when agreed upon by all competitors. The following outlines those rules and guidelines and lists other competitors requirements, such as audiovisuals for clarity and transparency.
This article has been created for those who wish to stay up to date on what is known as the General Ruleset and to verify what the existing rules are.
The International Spyro Grand Prix (ISGP) will consist of three (3) groups each featuring ten (10) competitors. The tournament format was inspired by New Japan Pro Wrestling's annual round robin tournament, the G1 Climax.
The 10-person group ensures that every competitor will be required to play every other competitor in their group once. This reduces the element of luck as progressing to the next round is still possible even if a competitor loses one or two matches in their group.
There are no draw times in this tournament.
The ISGP will consist of two preliminary rounds and a Grand Final. Round 1 will feature three (3) groups of ten (10). Each competitor will face every competitor in their particular group, receiving one (1) point for a win and zero (0) points for a loss. After all matches in Round 1 are completed, the top 2 competitors from each group will move on to the Semi-Finals, while 2 more will qualify to "Crassic Speedrunning Championship League". Competitor placement will be determined based on points received during Round 1.
In the event that 2 competitors finished with the same points, a determination on who will progress to the Semi-Finals will be made based on which competitors each player won and lost against. For example, player's A and B are finished on the same amount of points and player C finished third in the group. If player A lost to player C yet player B defeated player C, then player B would progress to the Semi-Finals and player A would be eliminated.
The Semi-Finals will feature six (6) competitors, 2 from each group. The top ranked competitors from each group will playoff against a second-place competitor from one of the other groups. This will reduce the field down to 3 players.
Finally, the Grand Final will be a traditional triple threat match with the winner being crowned the World Speedrunning Champion.
These rules apply when doing a speedrun, not when the video is being uploaded or edited.
There must be two or more competitors for a race.
They must be able to record video from the game with acceptable visual quality and minimal slowdown. If the video is badly pixelated and/or or choppy, it may not be accepted.
The competitors need to sort out what they will be doing such as the game, objective(s), and other details. If needed, a Randomization can be requested.
The game must run at a playable speed (25 to 60 fps depending on game and region) on emulator or real hardware.
If a game is running through an emulator, the competitor(s) must not use save states or speedhacks that artificially speed up the game.
It is advisable that the games be of the same region (NTSC, PAL, JAP) as notable speed difference such as load times can give an opponent an unfair advantage. However, in such cases that a rematch can't be done, the opponents may take full responsibility of the outcome.
Competitors must to be able to use a microphone and record audio from a VoIP application such as Discord.
When doing commentary, note your username, objective(s), and match rules if any. Doing this ensures the info is provided in the run itself as well as to avoid it being lost if the video is removed from the hosting site.
A void is called if a race falls below the minimum time limit of the round.
A regular match, in exploitable bugs/glitches can be used, can be done by the competitors. Unless stated, a match is considered "glitched" unless explicitly stated and agreed upon before the start of the match. If one or more competitors use game exploits in a non-glitched match and 'wins', it will not count.
If the commentary is somehow lost or not usable after recording of the race, a post-commentary is recommended.
If one or more competitor's video is somehow unusable or lost, the race should be redone or it will be considered void, unless both competitors agree otherwise.
If you or one of the competitors drop from the Skype call, continue the match as normal and attempt to reconnect when able. A good place to do so is during an unskippable part of the game such as a cutscene or loading screen.
These rules are for when the video is being edited.
If you need to send your video and/or audio, make sure to compress it first if it is fairly large. Ensure though that the compression doesn't degrade the video too badly in the process.
Good places to upload video and audio include Speedy Share, Mega, WeTransfer, and File Factory due to their generous upload size limit for free users.
The editor of the speedrun must have each competitor's video shown in a splitscreen format. Otherwise, it will count as void.
As an effect of splitscreen footage, visual aids such as text are needed to note who is who.
Do not edit the footage make it appear a competitor has won when they actually did not.
Avoid getting so fancy with editing that it blocks or changes the visibility of the footage.
The video must be uploaded before the deadline or it will be noted as void and the possibility of disqualification. In some cases, competitors may upload their match past this deadline when permitted.
Avoid making the title too long and make it quick to read at a glance. A good format would be: Round X – A vs B – Game – Objective(s), with any other information in the description.
To make it easy to find in the future, good organization such as putting videos in a playlist and having appropriate tags helps a lot. Though not a requirement, it is recommended.


Arranged for two mandolins and mandocello.
This slow movement from Vivaldi's oboe and violin double concerto in Bb Major works very nicely as a mandolin duet. In this movement, the ripieno is silent, except for a very simple continuo rhythm, which I am playing on mandocello. I got the inspiration to play this on mandolin from a wonderful live performance of this piece by Jacob Reuven on mandolin with Barak Tal on violin, discussed and linked in the classical forum here (http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?128336-Vivaldi-Concerto-for-Violin-and-Mandolin).


One More Team Joins 2013 Cleveland Big Wheel Relay Roster – Only 7 Team Spots Left!
As a follow-up to yesterday's update, we now only have seven team spots left for this year's Cleveland Big Wheel Relay!
If your team of four wants to join in the fun on race day, make sure to reserve your spot today by filling out this pre-registration form. We'll email you back with next steps as soon as possible.
If you have questions about our event, please feel free to leave us a message.
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It's becoming crunch time for people wanting packages delivered in time for Christmas.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - It's becoming crunch time for people wanting packages delivered in time for Christmas.
The line of customers wanting to send packages was nearly out the door at A1 Packaging in West Lafayette.
FedEx, UPS, and the US Postal Service all had send-by deadlines today.
Owner of A1 Packaging, Kevin Presse, spoke about how today will be the busiest day of the year for the business, and what customers can do to help ease the headaches of delivering those holiday packages.
Presse also said there is still time to have those packages sent in time for Christmas, but you may have to go with the more expensive air shipping services to guarantee delivery on time.
First class mail and priority mail need to be sent by Thursday. UPS and FEDEX have a Friday deadline.


Why choose a Royal Caribbean mini cruise break?
Experience legendary American hospitality on a cruise ship sailing from the UK.
American cruise line Royal Caribbean International offers a wide range of itineraries across the globe each year, but also offers a convenient selection of short taster mini cruise breaks sailing from the port of Southampton.
The cruise line was founded in Norway and is now based in Miami, Florida, United States of America. The company operates a large fleet of vessels ranging in size right up to Harmony of the Seas, the world's biggest cruise ship.
The company is highly regarded for its fun and active holidays with something for everyone on-board. Their family-friendly ships are loved by children, parents and grandparents across the world, making them ideal for multi-generational holidays. Whether you will be travelling on your own, as a couple, as a family or as a large group there will be something to keep even the fussiest traveller happy.
There's always something going on but there's also plenty of opportunities to enjoy some romantic downtime too. Each ship is equipped with a luxurious spa, a swimming pool, a gym and a range of restaurants including a range of intimate, speciality options.
The crew help make the ships come alive and the American-style service has to be experienced to be believed. Nothing is ever too much trouble.
Note: Royal Caribbean International doesn't offer 2 for 1 mini cruise deals but they do offer great value mini cruise fares throughout the year instead. Find details of upcoming sailings below.
A fun way to try a cruise ship holiday without committing to a week or more.
Conveniently sail direct from the port of Southampton.
A massive choice of cabins are available: value Inside cabins, Outside cabins with a sea view, Balcony cabins with a private outdoor space, and plush Suites for extra luxury.
Your sailing is full board meaning your main meals and snacks are included in the price.
There won't be enough time on a short mini cruise break to fully explore and experience the ship, leaving you wanting more.
Drinks cost extra, as do speciality dining choices and some snacks. Complimentary tea, coffee, water and fruit juice (during breakfast hours) is available from the buffet restaurant and room service though. Drinks packages are available which may represent better value for money than paying as you go.
Royal Caribbean has a massive fleet in excess of 20 ships spanning a variety of sizes and based right across the globe.
Each year the cruise line bases at least one ship in Southampton and several in Europe.
For mini cruise sailings from Southampton the ship on offer in 2019 and 2020 is Independence of the Seas, a British favourite. Independence of the Seas, or "Indy" as she is affectionately nicknamed, can carry a mind-boggling 4,370 passengers. Don't let that fool you as the size of the ship means that it will rarely feel crowded and there's always a quiet sanctuary somewhere. She will receive a massive refit in early 2018, introducing a new look and feel as well as new features.
With lots of passengers to keep happy Royal Caribbean goes to town with everything it does. The standard of food is impeccable - adventurous diners can choose from a wide range of dishes while fussy eaters will always find something delicious on the 'regulars' menu. Entertainment is American style - glitzy Broadway-style shows, top quality guest entertainers and live musicians to name but a few. The crew are a friendly bunch and you'll always find a smile.
Remember: Royal Caribbean ships sailing from the UK offer top quality American-style service together with small adjustments to cater to the British market - for example the addition of tea and coffee making facilities in the cabin.
If you want to dip your toe into the world of cruise ship holidays then a two-night cruise is ideal. If you've been on a cruise ship holiday before, perhaps not with Royal Caribbean, then a five-night sailing would give you more time to explore the ship.
There's loads of information on this website about mini cruises - feel free to browse around or get in touch if there's something specific you'd like to know about. I'm also busy compiling a list of Royal Caribbean mini cruises from Southampton which might be of interest too.
Love the mini cruise deal but wish there were more from Liverpool. Its such a hassle getting home from southern ports.
I agree - there's been a slight boom from some cruise operators sailing out of Liverpool but there's undoubtedly room for improvement. Perhaps the investment in the new cruise terminal will attract operators to base more ships out of Liverpool. I've been busy compiling mini cruise deals from Liverpool on my cruise blog so feel free to bookmark that page to see the latest deals.


"Google represented that a user 'can turn off Location History at any time. With Location History off, the places you go are no longer stored.' This simply was not true," the complaint filed in San Francisco federal court said.
The plaintiff, Napoleon Patacsil of San Diego, is seeking class-action status on behalf of U.S. users of Android phones and Apple iPhones who turned the tracking feature off.
He is seeking unspecified damages for Google's alleged intentional violations of California privacy laws, and intrusion into people's private affairs.
The alleged tracking by the unit of Mountain View, California-based Alphabet Inc was described in an Aug. 13 Associated Press article, which said it was confirmed by computer science researchers at Princeton University.
Google did not immediately respond on Monday to requests for comment. Michael Sobol, a partner at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein representing Patacsil, did not immediately respond to similar requests.
Patacsil claimed that Google illegally tracked him on his Android phone and later on his iPhone, where he had downloaded some Google apps.
He said Google's "principal goal" was to "surreptitiously monitor" phone users and let third parties do the same.
The help section of Google's website now says that turning Location History off "does not affect other location services" in phones, and that some location data may be saved through other services, such as Search and Maps.
The case is Patacsil v Google Inc, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, No. 18-05062.
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Midgets and More at Mercer this Saturday!
Mercer, PA (July 16, 2013): July 20 will delight fans of open wheeled racing at Mercer Raceway Park. The mighty Midgets of the American Race Drivers Club will make their annual visit to the Park. Joining them on the card will be the 410 Sprints, the Outlaw Sprint Warriors, and the 358 Modifieds. The Stock Cars will also be in competition. All of this racing will be presented courtesy of McCrudden Heating Supply and the Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Fans who may not be familiar with Midgets will be pleased to know that they resemble Sprint Cars, but are somewhat smaller and they are powered by potent four cylinder, specially prepared racing engines. The Midgets are light and quick, and they race without wings, so drivers must have good throttle control and quick reflexes in order to tame the little beasts.
Formed in 1940 and operating continuously since 1945, the ARDC Midgets provided opportunities for some of the most famous racers in the world in the early stages of their careers. Mario Andretti and Pancho Carter were winners with the ARDC before they went on to greater achievements in the sport.
The current crop of ARDC stars include three members of the famous Buckwalter racing clan. Steve has three wins to his credit this season, while Bruce Jr. has a pair, and Tim has one. Kyle Lick won the last time out, in North Carolina. Others who have claimed top honors are Shawn Jackson, points leader Trevor Kobylarz, and Alex Bright.
In the chase for the championship, Kobylarz has a 16 point advantage over Bruce Buckwalter, Jr. and a 38 point margin over Ryan Greth. Others currently ranked in the top ten are P.J. Gargiullo, Steve Dravicki, Brett Arndt, Brendan Bright, Tony DiMattia, Nick Wean, and Kyle Lick. Any one of them would be a threat to win!
Wampum's Joe Butera will be on hand representing Western Pennsylvania. He would like nothing more than to win one in front of a friendly crowd. Local racer Brandon Matus, also of Wampum, has has had some success with Midgets in the Midwest, so it will be interesting to see if any car owner puts him in the seat to take advantage of his superior knowledge of the tricky oval. Another driver familiar to local fans, Jimmy Light, may also pay a visit. Light has been racing Sprints and Midgets in Indiana for most of the 2013 season, but don't be surprised if he pulls into the pit area this weekend.
In the 410 Sprint Cars, presented by Luxaire Heating & Cooling, New Wilmington Motors, and Ralph Butch, Inc., Jack Sodeman, Jr. will be looking for another victory. But he will face stiff competition from defending champion Eric "Turkey" WIlliams, Scott Priester and many more!
C.J. Jones will try to double up in the Bonnell's Collision Center Outlaw Sprint Warriors, but Smokin' Joe McEwen will be back with a vengeance. The veteran driver demolished his car last weekend, but the team burned the midnight oil to get another car ready to go. Michael Bauer, Mike Miller and Jimmy Morris are other top runners in this class.
Competition has been tough in the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds, but Kyle Fink is riding high. He has a pair of wins now, and he will try for the hat trick on Saturday. Frankie Guidace, Jeff Schaffer, and Matt Reeher are just three of the shoes who will try to prevent that. Look for Lonny Riggs and Jimmy Holden to be back in action after suffering mechanical woes last week.
The Precise Racing Products Stock Cars will round out the docket. Brandon Johnston was awarded the victory when Dillon Kinneston came up light at the scales, and Johnston wants to win one the "right" way this time. Trusty Rusty Moore, Curtis Bish and Andy Thompson will have some say in the matter, though.
There will be no racing for the Mini Stocks (sponsored by Eperthener's Auto Wrecking and Ray's Racing Collectibles) or the Modified Lites (offered by Big Daddy's Speed Center and Rock Concrete) this week.
Gates will open at 4, practice will start at 6:30, and heat racing will begin at 7.
Adult admission will be just $15, seniors (60+) will be admitted for $13, and students for $7. Children will be free, as always. The Family Pass will cost $32, and that will allow two adults and up to four minors of any age to enjoy the show. Pit Passes will be $30.
July 27 will be Meet Your Heroes Night, presented by Herr's. The program will feature the exciting six Saturday Night Live! divisions. Fans will get to mingle with their favorite drivers, get autographs and photo opportunities. This is always a popular event for young and old alike.
Remember that you can get alerts regarding the cancellation of any racing event at Mercer Raceway Park sent directly to your smartphone or other electronic device. To register, please go to the track's website, www.mercerracewaypark.com, click on the icon for RainedOut.com, and follow the easy steps.
About Mercer Raceway Park: Mercer Raceway Park is a 3/8-mile dirt track located minutes from both Interstate 79 and 80 just off Route 19 on Fairground Road in Mercer, Pa. Dirt track racing and quality family entertainment are presented weekly from late March through late September. For more information, check out www.mercerracewaypark.com, www.twitter.com/mercerraceway, or www.facebook.com/mercerracewaypark.
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I have several RSS feeds related to restorative justice, prison reform, and criminal justice. Usually, the headlines speak of unsafe prison conditions and the need for governments to make real changes to criminal justice policy. The articles highlight the problems created by prison crowding that results from an over-reliance on incarceration and pre-trial detention. High levels of recidivism and the lack of rehabilitative programming for prisoners are decried.
The brutal reality of many prisons around the world came into sharp focus with the prison fire in Comayagua, Honduras on 14 February. More than 350 people died in the severely overcrowded facility where 800 people were held in a space built for 500. This crowding, common throughout the country's 24 prisons, results from the government's policies of mano dura or iron fist that relies on high levels of pre-trial detention and incarceration even for minor crimes.
Unfortunately, this is a conversation I've had with people in my social circle and my faith community who question why I would choose to work with offenders. I've heard arguments such as 'they are just users' and 'they are criminals.' One that I find frightening is the claim that someone who decides to take a life has lost his/her humanity and therefore deserves to be treated as such. A push back arguing that going beyond the deprivation of liberty means that we lose a bit of our own humanity is just shaken off. The response is always about the personal choices that the "criminal" made.
As I read about the Honduras prison fire and the protests in the California prison system -- the impetus for the commentary I mentioned -- I come back to the fact that restorative justice offers us something different. It goes beyond the human being as the sum of his decisions to seeing a human being in relationship with other people who has the potential for rehabilitation. A restorative view takes into consideration the needs of victims as well as the treatment of offenders with a vision of helping each of them move on to be positive, contributing members of their communities. It also offers possible transformation for communities as well as individuals.
None of this is to say that there aren't consequences for behaviour. Accountability and responsibility are big parts of a restorative response to crime. In my opinion, a restorative view doesn't deny the necessity of prisons. It does mean that prison would be reserved for cases where it truly was needed to ensure the protection of society. At the same time, prison would serve the role of restoring human dignity and providing offenders the opportunity to deal with the underlying factors that led to their behaviour. As I've written before such prisons do exist and serve to help offenders make better choices when returning to their communities.
Of course, one may question how this would work in a country like Honduras where the murder rate is the highest in the world. The natural fear and sense of helplessness that statistic invokes can make something like mano dura sound good. It can help fuel the arguments of people who take a life don't deserve humane treatment. However, if we go beyond deprivation of liberty and condone inhumane conditions that lead to more violence, illness, and injustice then we are losing a part of ourselves as well.
No, restorative justice isn't a panacea, but it offers a framework for trying to respond to crime in a way to teach human dignity and not take it away. Restorative responses need to be integrated with holistic community strategies to deal with poverty, gang issues, and marginalisation of individuals. Yet, there are experiments in the region that show promise such as the Restorative Juvenile Justice projects in Peru, a project training young people involved in crime as peacemakers in Colombia, and a very recent project to provide community service as an alternative to incarceration in El Salvador (another country dealing with high levels of gang violence).


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Stage News: Legends, Broadway And Regional Theatre
Clare Lowe November 4, 2013
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A who's who of the British acting world took to the stage to celebrate National Theatre's 50th anniversary. Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Helen Mirren and Derek Jacobi were just some of the actors that treaded the boards in front of an audience full of other legends of British theatre. Playwrights such as Tom Stoppard and Peter Shaffer were literally rubbing shoulders with directors Peter Hall and Richard Eyre. Joan Plowright the widow of the National theatre's first director, Laurence Olivier was also in attendance for this huge gala event.
On the main Olivier stage the audience enjoyed a two-hour retrospective directed by Nicholas Hytner. Judi Dench treated the audience to a repeat performance of her legendary role as Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra, Helen Mirren played a murderer in Mourning Becomes Electra, Russell Beale showed why his Hamlet met such good reviews and many more famous actors took to the stage to show why the National Theatre is such an important and celebrated institution. To find out more about the National Theatre's history check out the two Arena documentaries on iPlayer. If you can't get to the National Theatre for their landmark performances you can still see these plays at your local cinema with National Theatre Live. The up-coming programme can be found here.
Ewan McGregor to make his Broadway debut. In 2014 McGregor will be taking to Broadway in a revival of Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing, it was revealed last Thursday. The Scottish actor will be playing Henry, a smooth playwright trapped in his marriage, in a Roundabout Theatre Company production from Oct 2nd 2014 to January 2015.
Funding should not just be for London. Bristol Old Vic's Tom Morris responds to a new report exploring the 'Rebalancing our cultural capital report'. The report claimed that the Arts Council has allocated five times as much spending per resident to London than those outside the capital. Here he discusses how this could be responded to in a practical way to nurture the potential of theatres outside London.
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Clippings is the story of the challenges faced by a middle class young man in prison, and his relationship with a dark, mysterious man who seems eager to protect him, but who might have his own inscrutable plans.
In the past I've read a couple of prison stories, and one of those was titled: Fish: A Memoir of a Boy in a Man's Prison. That was a heart-wrenching story that has stayed with me to this day. So, when I read the blurb to Clippings I prepared my heart ahead of time. I realize that this is a fictional piece, unlike Fish, but still a young boy was sentenced to prison and you just know they are sure to undergo hell in every way imaginable.
Daniel, a young journalist was accused of shooting and killing a police officer in Brazil. I'm guessing he is guilty until proven innocent here, because without a trial he was sent right to the bowels of hell they call prison. Daniel was told where he was while he was in the infirmary, as he was unconscious when he was arrested and sentenced. The kind doctor arranged for the young student to be housed in a shack (cell) with a man who was charged and imprisoned for selling drugs. His name is Mephisto, and this means a servant to the devil or something like that.
Poor Daniel was told, right before he was taken to his shack that he was to share with Mephisto, that he was sure to be raped and made into his cellmate's wife. Daniel, who is straight, was at that point shaking in his boots. He's never been into trouble in the past so he really has no idea as to what to expect.
What he didn't expect was to be housed with one hell of a great guy. Daniel learns a lot about himself as well as life in prison. Does he get out of prison? Read the book to find out.
The author did a great job with the details, explaining the prison smells and such to the point that I found myself wrinkling my nose in disgust. She drew out each of the characters wonderfully and even made me adore not only Daniel and Mephisto but the other characters as well. The plot moved forward at a nice pace, no open holes that I found, and it was a smooth read. I recommend this book.


Can I Get Social Security Disability for Heart Disease?
Yes, you may be able to get Social Security disability for heart disease and cardiovascular impairment.
If your heart disease or cardiovascular impairment prevents you from being able to make a living, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews conditions, whether congenital or acquired, under Section 4.00: Cardiovascular System.
How Long Must My Heart Disease Affect Me?
To be eligible for benefits, your heart disease must have lasted at least 12 months, or a doctor must expect it to last 12 months or result in death.
Having one abnormal cardiac test by itself will not qualify you for disability benefits.
A Doctor Diagnosed Me With Heart Disease. Will I Automatically Qualify for Benefits?
No. If your cardiovascular condition does not prevent you from working, the SSA will determine that you are not disabled.
If you have heart disease, but you are still able to provide for yourself and your family, you will likely not qualify.
What Evidence Must I Provide to Get Disability for Heart Disease?
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) primarily impacts the legs. This can affect veins or arteries and impair mobility and function.
The SSA will evaluate you under either 4.11 Chronic Venous Insufficiency or 4.12 Peripheral Arterial Disease.
Cardiac arrhythmias are irregular heartbeats, such as when your heart beats too fast or too slow, or when it skips a beat.
The SSA will evaluate you under 4.05 if you are not able to fully control your arrhythmia will medication. To qualify, your arrhythmia must be recurrent (i.e., must repeat or occur regularly) and result in episodes of cardiac syncope (i.e., loss of consciousness) or near-syncope.
We must provide documentation through a resting or ambulatory (Holter) electrocardiography or other medically acceptable testing.
If your heart disease requires a heart transplant, the SSA will deem you disabled for one year after surgery.
If you are still disabled after that year, you can request the SSA reevaluates you.
Am I Automatically Disqualified if I My Condition Is Not on the List?
No. The SSA's Listing of Impairments contains many, but not all medical conditions that could cause a person to be unable to work.
If your condition is not on the list, you may qualify for a medical vocational allowance.
The medical vocational allowance focuses on how your condition keeps you from working. Your doctor will need to fill out a residual functional capacity (RFC) form that gives the SSA an idea of the job duties you can do, despite your condition.
If the RFC assessment determines you cannot adjust to any work, the SSA might grant you benefits under the medical vocational allowance.
Is having a severe medical condition enough to get benefits?
Earn less than $1,170 per month. This is the 2017 earning limit. If you earn more than this threshold, your condition is not preventing you from working.
Have accumulated sufficient work credits. You obtain work credits by working and paying into the Social Security system. The amount of work credits you need depends on your age (e.g., a 50-year-old needs 28 work credits).
Can I Have a Lawyer Help Me With My Claim?
Yes, and we strongly recommend it. Many deserving people with serious medical issues receive denials the first time they apply for disability benefits. This process can be daunting and difficult and it is easy to make mistakes. We will ensure you fill your forms out correctly the first time.
The claims and appeals processes are difficult, but do not give up. The disability lawyers at Disability Advantage Group will help you navigate through the process and fight to get you the benefits you deserve.
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Implement the following operations of a queue using stacks.
    push(x) -- Push element x to the back of queue.
    pop() -- Removes the element from in front of queue.
    peek() -- Get the front element.
    empty() -- Return whether the queue is empty.

Notes:
    You must use only standard operations of a stack -- which means only push to
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    Depending on your language, stack may not be supported natively. You may
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    you use only standard operations of a stack.
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    def push(self, x):
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    def pop(self):
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            while self.inStack:
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        return self.outStack[-1]

    def empty(self):
        """
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        """
        return len(self.inStack)+len(self.outStack)==0

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I'm not a tourist. No, really, I'm not. - Guest blogger, Save the World Sister
Magnet #895 - Patan Durbar Square
Whether it's me missing stuff in Dublin, or my mom not feeling like seeing that David thing, it seems that the "visit somewhere and miss a big thing" thing is hereditary.
In this case, it's STWsister being in Nepal for eight months, and not visiting their big museum. Sigh. It was only a dollar!
I lived in Nepal for eight months. Was I trekking the whole time? No (though I'm sure my parents thought I was). I was there to do research for my master's thesis. But really… I was just living in Nepal. And it was fun.
I lived down the road from Patan Durbar Square. There are three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu area – Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan. These were the three main cities in the old days. Each of the squares are surrounded by old temples and filled with tons of people – Nepalis and tourists. And because they are big tourist attractions, you have to pay to enter the square… if you're a tourist.
When I was in Nepal, I tried learning the language if only to talk to taxi drivers and shopkeepers. I found that being Asian (read: brown), I was often confused for being Nepali. It was nice. Throw on a kurta (a longish tunic) over pants and all of a sudden I'm Nepali.
Since I lived close to Patan Durbar Square, I liked to visit it a lot – just to sit and people watch and because my favorite supplier of bangles (I developed an addiction to the shiny bracelets - [note: this is true, we all benefited from this addiction, as she unearthed box upon box of bangles from her suitcases - joy]) had her shop in the square. Getting to the square was always an adventure because I managed to get lost ALL the time no matter how many times I went. The streets are just THAT small and twisty.
Once I got to the square, however, I would just walk past the tourist ticket booths and ignore the ticket takers. Sometimes they would stop me and ask for my ticket and I would look at them, laugh and say "Nepali ho" (I'm Nepali). And they'd believe me! HA! I don't feel bad about it either because TONS of tourists come through and do pay the entrance fee (at one of the other Durbar Squares, it's almost $10!).
I really love Patan Durbar Square, though. Like all places in Nepal, this square is constantly crawling with young people all looking for a quiet spot. You'd think they'd find less public places to go hold hands, but they don't.
Along one side of it is the Patan Museum (which apparently has an intriguing collection). Now, I never really went to look in the museum, but I did go to a benefit concert there in which Kutumba did an awesome show and won me over as a fan.
Patan Durbar Square is where things happen. I'd say it is the best of the three Durbar Squares.
Kathmandu Durbar Square is overcrowded, though the night market is cool. Too many demonstrations happen around there. And sometimes the Kumari Devi (living goddess) shows up there and causes massive crowds and confusion.
The Bhaktapur Durbar Square is more geared for tourists, so it's in better shape. It's quieter and cleaner, but doesn't seem as alive as the other two.
Patan Durbar Square is more real to me, I guess, because that's where my Nepal was. I miss that Nepal… all the people, all the food...and all the bangles.
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Alpargatas' net revenue up by 11.4%
Nov 12, 2019 Brazil
Alpargatas' net revenue topped 1 billion Brazilian Reais in the third quarter, up by 11.4% on a year-on-year basis
Alpargatas' net revenue totalled 1.037 billion Brazilian Reais (0.25 billion US dollars) in the third quarter of 2019, up by 1.4% on a year-on-year basis, driven by a double-digit growth in all business lines: businesses in Brazil (Havaianas Brazil, Mizuno and Osklen) grew by 10.9%, the Havaianas international operations increased by 10.4% and the Argentina's business grew by 15.5%. Consolidated net income for the period reached 58.5 million Brazilian Reais (14.05 million US dollars), translating a 51.2% fall year-on-year.
Havaianas increased its market share in all sales channels in Brazil. The volume of Havaianas in Brazil increased by 5.5% in the third quarter. Net revenue on a year on year basis was driven by the increased sell-out in the direct channel. Average prices rose above inflation, driven by the launch of the new collection (which took place during the second quarter) and a better mix of selling channels. During the third quarter, in the direct consumer channels, revenue rose by 10% in Havaianas mono-brand stores on the basis of the DTC (same store sales + ecommerce) concept.
The international sandals business increased net revenue by 10.4% in the same period, spearheaded by the LATAM (Latin America) and APAC (Asia Pacific) regions. This result was driven by the recovery in Argentina, where the company has a new distributor, and by the increased sell out in Duty Free as a result of better spaces and new points-of-sale in Colombia. In the APAC region, the brand has entered into a partnership with JD.com in China (in addition to the partnership with Tmall.com), and has now new 50 mono-brand stores in that region this year. There were both the opening of new points-of-sale and the conversion of multi-brand stores, which already sold Havaianas products, into exclusive stores, after the opening of Alpargatas office in Hong Kong.
Net revenue increased by 15.6% in the third quarter compared to similar period in 2018, and noteworthy were the larger share of footwear in the mix of products and the expansion of omnichannel in the mix of channels. The DTC (same store sales + ecommerce) concept recorded growth for the 9th consecutive quarter, reaching 13% compared to third quarter of 2018.
Volume increased by 4.4% in the third quarter of 2019. Mizuno's ecommerce platform, mainly responsible for this increased volume, recorded a double-digit growth in the first three quarters of 2019. Double digit growth was also recorded in the mid, basic, and soccer categories, following the launch of new models (cool line). Another Mizuno outlet store was opened in the city of Guarulhos (São Paulo).
In August 2019, Alpargatas moved to its new headquarters in the city of São Paulo, leaving a 14-storey single-user building for a new three-storey address awarded a LEED sustainability certificate, designed with collaborative work spaces and hyper connectivity.
During the quarter, Alpargatas also opened a new distribution center (DC) designed for multichannel sales in the city of Extrema, in the State of Minas Gerais (MG). This new DC is part of the plan to integrate Havaianas physical stores – its top business – with ecommerce.
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Published: 06th November 2015 06:32 AM | Last Updated: 06th November 2015 06:32 AM | A+A A-
By Saritha S Balan
KOCHI: Jain Joseph had a surprise call from Upendra Das Mukundan, the CPI local leader of Piravom to contest in the LSG polls from the town ward. Joseph, a 40-year-old taxi driver was not discouraged when he was told that his opponent was Sabu K Jacob of Congress, who was the grama panchayat president. Making his surprise bigger was CPM workers' willingness to work for him. "CPI has limited workers in the area. So we decided to help Jain in campaigning," said Thankachan and Soman of the CPM. Joseph supported the initiative.
"What matters is not winning but giving a good fight. In a race if there is only one to compete how can he get first place."
Joseph has no previous history of contesting in election and according to party workers it was his popularity that made the CPI to field him. CPM booth secretary Kunhu Kunhu, a party worker from 1968 said: "We have to win the seat. Nothing else matters." The previous 7th ward became 9th ward in the election when Piravom was upgraded as municipality.
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Badung Resort Police and regional government guarantee the tourists security from any types of crime.
"We had a meeting with villa association to be involved anticipating crime in their environment," said the Chief of Criminal Reserse Unit of Polres Badung Adjunct Commissioner I Wayan Arta Aryawan in Mangupura.
According to him each villa or accommodation for tourists must have some security requirements to anticipate criminal actions that tend to threaten tourists.
The requirements are having security staffs, security standard, fire anticipation, and burglary anticipation.
He also makes having CCTV in each villa as compulsory thing to monitor the situation around.
Besides, every accommodation should have coordination with other accommodation around them, so if there is any crime occurs it could be handled quickly.
"Every villa at least has network connected to other villas around so when any crime occurs it could be handled quickly by coordinating with security nearby," he said.
But the problem now is many villas operating illegally so they have potency to be the target of crime.
To anticipate the problem, he always ask every villa to make the business permit based on the regulation so they have an obvious legal protection.
"If the illegal villas don't administer their permit so the police and Badung regional government will have direct operation to the locations as well as closing the villas," said Wayan Arta.
Recently, theft and robbery often happen toward foreign tourists staying in the area of Kuta, Badung Regency.


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Mink is an unincorporated community in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States, approximately  south of Shreveport. It is in Kisatchie National Forest.

Mink was one of the last places in the United States to receive traditional landline telephone service. Service began in February 2005.

See also
 Timeline of the telephone

References

Unincorporated communities in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Unincorporated communities in Louisiana
Populated places in Ark-La-Tex


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Snoopy & Woodstock: Best Friends
By: Schulz, Charles
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Sixty years after the debut of the Peanuts (R) comic strip, this kit commemorates the enduring friendship of Snoopy and Woodstock.
They share a love of ice hockey, ice cream, and so much more.
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The "naughty chair" and I were not strangers at nursery. I was not a tiny delinquent, but my occasional vices of biting and spitting necessitated intervention. Soon enough, I would leave my lawless ways behind me but, for a while, it seems I was That Kid. I clearly had stuff to get out of my system*. I don't remember enough to offer any insight into the motives behind my behaviour. Possibly my hearing was poor, so I was struggling to hear and communicate my frustrations. More likely, it was just a phase.
It surprises me how much I can remember from nursery. I remember dashing into the loos and weeing as fast as I could in the doorless cubicles. I remember the iron tang of blood in my mouth and how my cranium and jaw throbbed when I fell off the monkey bars, smashing my chin on the asphalt below. I remember milk break in the summer (before Thatcher snatched it), sitting outside on grassy hillocks clutching diminutive glass bottles of warm milk. I remember the particular satisfaction of piercing the silver foil top with a sharp, slim blue straw.
One stint on the naughty chair remains very clear in my mind. I don't remember what infraction had me banished there, but I was seething with indignation at the punishment and determined not to feel ashamed. It occurred to me that the chair elevated me above the others, not unlike a throne. At this, I suspect my chin went up a notch and my face assumed a look of haughty disdain for my subjects. My imagination had kicked in and all hope of me learning any type of lesson regarding behaviour and consequences went out the window.
On nursery days, I was ferried to and from home in a sky blue mini-bus. I have a flashbulb memory of sitting on the bus with my letter book in my hands. I can vividly recall the precise blue, the warm, matt surface, the shape of it. I spent a lot of time looking at this small blue exercise book while in transit. Each page displayed a letter in dotted print for us to trace, a relevant picture to colour and some lines to practice writing the letter. It was here that I started to learn to read. I picked up the letters and their sounds quickly and I left nursery well on my way to reading in earnest. This picked up apace at infant school where I read my way through their entire library of books, well before the end of my last year and was assigned my own reading "group" of one.
There were only 30 of us at infant school, spread between two classes. It seems this was not sustainable and, after a happy year or so, we were split roughly in half and despatched to the two local middle schools, which became "first and middle schools". Not long after the move, Mum had to go in and "have words" because I was being sent home with "Peter and Jane" books, while my bedside table was piled with the best part of Enid Blyton's oeuvre.
I hammered "The Faraway Tree", reading it over and over again. It is hands down Oscar's favourite, too. Of course, reading it now, I despair at the 50s cultural values, bland prose and repetitive tropes (someone gets caught in Dame Washalot's laundry water / looks in on the Angry Pixie with predictable results / eats a Toffee Shock and got a surprise), but the magical lands at the top of the tree utterly caught my imagination. They cropped up in my dreams, my writing and my pretend play. Like Oscar, I was less enamoured with the lands populated by tricksy characters or where the children faced peril. It was escapism and fantasy I was after, so it was the 'treat' lands I loved - the Land of Birthdays, the Land of Take-What-You-Want and their ilk. I adored Blyton's boarding school stories, too and I absolutely went to boarding school for my sixth form years as a direct result. Inexplicably, I did not have one midnight feast or play a single game of lacrosse. I did however get 'gated' and sneak to the pub. Would Darrell Rivers have approved? Sadly her scant characterisation offers no clues either way.
In middle childhood, there was an almost compulsive aspect to my reading. It occasionally got in the way of things, irritated those around me, caused me physical harm (cf. the lamp post incident). Even my weekly childhood library visits did not satiate me. Nevertheless, as I swung through the unfriendly security barrier and made a beeline for the children's section, I was in my happy place. I scanned the rows of books, often particularly on the look out for stories about witches or their familiars. Happily, this was a rich seam of children's literature in the 1980s and I discovered dozens of wonderful witchy books. What was their special appeal? Women with power? Women as "other"? Probably not. I think I enjoyed the simple possibility of magic and the dilemmas it invoked. I immersed myself in these stories. A small unspoken part of me wondered whether, if I applied myself, I might be a witch some day. It seemed possible. A secret magical lineage would explain a lot about me. I would role play witches. Not green-faced, cackling villainesses, but career witches, diligently applying themselves to potion-craft or spell-making.
One night I dreamed that a witch knocked on the window of my first floor bedroom window, waking me from sleep. She invited me to fly with her and I spent hours soaring and swooping in the night sky over my home town. I wanted to share the experience with Mum and persuaded the witch to return home to collect her. The following morning, I wasn't wholly convinced by her assertion that it must have been a dream, when I made some comments about our nighttime adventure. Looking back, despite my fierce imagination, this episode provides little clues to my pragmatism. The witch had a cat familiar, but it remained in a wicker hamper, securely belted to the rear of the broomstick. I clearly doubted the physical probability of a small cat hanging on to the vehicle as it swooped and tossed in the sky, and resolved this problem in my oneiric state.
The library bestowed upon me countless great books - "Tom's Midnight Garden", "Stig of the Dump", anything by Joan Aiken or Roald Dahl, "Charlotte's Web", "Little Women". Towards the end of my period as a heavy user of the library, I embarked on the final vestiges of the children's section - the Young Adult shelves. I had been eyeing these books for some time before I realised there was nothing stopping me from reading them. Seemingly without exception, they all had marvellously intriguing titles like "After the First Death", "Children of the Dust", "Catch You on the Flip Side" or "Slambash Wangs of a Compo Gormer". The characters in these books led me through new human dilemmas and moral grey areas. I discovered post-apocalyptic dystopias and stories without a happy ending.
When I had exhausted my "to read" pile and a library visit was days away, I dipped into my mum's books and read things like Irving's "Cider House Rules" and discovered adult life was just as complicated as I had begun to suspect.. I also remember picking up "Jonathan Livingstone Seagull" by Richard Bach, a bizarrely ubiquitous guide to the power of positive thinking from the 70s. Right now, it would be my book nemesis: self-helpy, religiously-themed. Not my thing at all. The message was delivered through an allegorical tale of a seagull whose passion for flight set him at odds with his community. It is neither well conceived or written and really has nothing to recommend it, but it was the book that introduced me to sub-text and allegory and metaphor (so thinly veiled was the Judeo-Christian lesson, that even a child could see through it), so it served a purpose.
In my early teens, I plucked "Love in the Time of Cholera" from my Mum's shelves and lost myself in Marquez' hot, visceral depiction of love - failing, in my adolescence, to see the anti-love story. I was hypnotised by the perfection of Marquez' opening sentence "It was inevitable: the scent of bitter almonds always reminded him of the fate of unrequited love" and would sometimes open the book simply to marvel at those 17 words**. I wrote the book up in my reading journal for English class. My teacher summoned me to her desk to kindly suggest I stick to including books I had actually read. She rather took back her accusation after I spent the next fifteen minutes enthusiastically espousing the merits of the book, a verbal onslaught no doubt accompanied by wild gesticulation.
At 'A' level, people seemed bewildered that I had taken English Literature - not least my English teacher, although he was more confused that I decided to pair his subject with Biology and Chemistry (most other adults considered English as the interloper). He was a gifted teacher, immensely passionate and knowledgeable about his subject. It oozed from him. No, not "oozed"...it radiated out. He unleashed it. He clearly relished being gatekeeper to all these marvellous texts and took the responsibility seriously. It was important to him that we understand and connected with these works. He was, by turns, relaxed to the point of somnolence or dramatic and mercurial. Books were swept off shelves. He would storm out. He would cry at prep left undone. Whether he was acting (another of his strengths) or experiencing mental strife, I can't say, but he certainly had our attention. We would enter the classroom trepidatiously, wondering who we were going to meet. He would sometimes talk for entire lessons, barely seeking a contribution from us, ranging over a topic, tangenting wildly. Sometimes he would be almost silent and we would talk, wondering if our words had any value. We learned, though. Through Pinter, John Clare, the Metaphysical Poets, we learned to take books and shake them until the ideas, rhythms and aesthetics fell out of them.
I often had my English teacher in mind when I read Donna Tartt's "The Secret History" of which I am an unashamed fan.
It features the arrival of Richard Papen, a rather bland transport from California, into an exclusive coterie of bright young Classics students, curated by their enigmatic teacher, Julian Morrow. The story works backwards from an accidental murder during an ill-conceived bacchanal. Some people love to hate on this book. It's one of those novels that people arrive at with high expectations, knowing that the book trails legions of cultishly devoted fans in its wake. I read the book when I was about 15 or 16, which is the perfect time to appreciate its brooding atmosphere, tainted with menace. It is a stylish read, with a superb cast of despicable, unlikeable characters and a tightly written murder mystery at its centre. I will happily concede that the book may be unsubstantial and lacking in heart, but it is voluptuous and compelling. Tartt's characters sprang to life in my head, fully-formed and I urgently needed everyone to read the book so I could talk about it with them. I rescued dog-eared copies from charity shops as if they were lost puppies and re-homed them on my shelves. If someone confessed that they hadn't read it, I would thrust one of my copies at them. The book is crying out to be made into a movie but despite the rights having been picked up a couple of times, it has never happened. I am strangely happy that the rights have reverted to Tartt and that she is hanging on to them. The chances of the movie being cast to my satisfaction seem slim, so this saves me some angst.
Just recently, Philip Pullman's latest revisitation to Lyra's universe, "The Book of Dust" has been released and in his promotional rounds, Pullman mentioned one of his favourite books "The Anatomy of Melancholy". I was overjoyed to see the title of this book in print, even more so in the context of an author whose work I have so enjoyed. I discovered a copy of this book in my late teens or early twenties. The curious title piqued my interest as I browsed in as a second hand book shop. I was not in the habit of picking up dark, dusty books and so I left it on the shelf, but I found myself circling back. I opened it and read a few pages and was amused to discover that the title was not a metaphor - the book was, indeed, a quite detailed examination of the state of melancholy. I bought it. I read it from cover to cover, excepting the large tracts of Latin. I have dipped in and out of it many times since. Pullman himself describes with far more eloquence than I could ever muster why this book is such an utter pleasure. It is the book that taught me to be a free and unfettered reader. Except for chick lit.
My reading habits changed dramatically after having children. The Kindle app on my phone became my window to the written word. I adore books as objects, but when the boys were tiny, my prime reading hour was 3am. In the dark, it was not possible to hold open a book while simultaneously attending to the surprising complexities of feeding a baby. A light to see the pages may have roused them from half-sleep. Reading on the phone was practical.
As a new mum, I was dangerously under-slept and shedding brain cells like bad cards, so the types of books I read changed, too. Pre-children, I mainly read contemporary fiction. Wonderful novels, that played with form, scrutinised human existence and luxuriated in language. My new reading conditions demanded something different. Books I could pick up and put down easily. Stories which could engage and divert my weary brain, without challenging it too much. I discovered the urban fantasy genre and cracked through the Ben Aaronovitch's "Rivers of London" series, Neil Gaiman's "Neverwhere", "Un Lun Dun" by China Miéville. These books delved below the surface of my city, imposing magical worlds just beneath the skin of London. They added to the otherworldly, dreamy feeling I felt as I endlessly pushed a buggy around my neighbourhood, slightly high on lack of sleep.
We currently have no room to hang pictures in our house because our walls are lined with bookshelves. The books are an archive, insulating our home. There is little current reading material on it. I estimate more that 90% of our book purchases are now digital. Ben still reads like the clappers but, since the boys have started sleeping through the night, I am reading a lot less. My day is a hodge-podge of moments, without the long stretches I need to get stuck into a book. And I do not know this "evening" of which people speak! I miss my quiet and constant papery friends. When we get our evenings back, I will resume my foremost pleasure immediately.
"The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there." -- L.P. Hartley's "The Go-Between"
"Marley was dead: to begin with." -- Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol"
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Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Blocking Assault Weapons Ban in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the new Illinois law banning assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Effingham County Judge Joshua Morrison issued the order Friday after former Republican candidate for attorney general Tom DeVore sued to block the law.
DeVore said he's representing hundreds of people from dozens of counties who argue the law violates their constitutional rights.
Morrison's ruling only applies to 850 plaintiffs listed in the lawsuit in Effingham County and four licensed gun dealers.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he was not surprised by Morrison's ruling and said he remains confident the courts will uphold the constitutionality of the law.


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Local councils say theillegal tobacco trade is undermining efforts to reduce smoking and warn of the higher levels of toxins in fake cigarettes and their increased fire risk.
Muslim Aid CEO says he "would have expected this chaos in a developing country".
The suggestion that people in the UK have died, and are dying, because of government policies is sometimes dismissed as extreme.
Transparency International UK has expressed concerns about the appointment of KPMG to assist the Grenfell Inquiry, citing possible conflicts of interest.


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Field Update: Making a Stereo 3D Dance Film
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Thoughts on the Dance Film Genre
Since the earliest experiments of Thomas Edison and the Lumière brothers, dance and the moving image have evolved side by side, both as distinct art forms, and as a highly contested, unruly and thrilling hybrid: the dance film. "Dance film" may not even exist as a...
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As Director of Communications and Programming, I introduce Gus Reed, contributing writer for the Dance on Camera Festival. In the next week, we'll feature programs you don't want to miss in the 2015 festival, just a little over a week away! Check back here, under this category...
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OPENING NIGHT OF DANCE ON CAMERA AND TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR THESE CAN'T-MISS FILMS! With the installations kicking off last night, the first screenings of the 2013 Dance on Camera Film Festival are just a few short hours away! If you have not yet had...
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Q: Recommended websites and literature for new programmers We are creating an open-source group  with a large emphasis on introducing designers to programming. I have a library of material that I believe is important but I want the opinion of Stack. What do you guys believe is a good path for the casual programmer to start out on?
Since this is an open group and we do not really know who is going to show up we want to cover the bases. Although we are prepared for the worst we expect that any one attending will have graduated high-school and will have an understanding of the necessary algebra.(cringe)
I am looking for the best links to any online materials that people have found useful for teaching introduction to programming and logic.
We hope to amass enough material to compile a simple wiki that can serve as the basses for our lesson plan.
http://www.imaginaryphysics.org/opensource.html
Thank you for any help and opinions you can offer.

A: Stack Overflow of course!

A: Are we talking about Open Source... do you have a platform in mind? I mean, if you are looking for free, try a LAMP approach... I guess. I agree with everyone in the comments that this is pretty open-ended, and I would have left this as a comment as it really isn't an answer, but it is getting kinda long with the link. Below is the w3c tutorial.
PHP Tutorial
Most school however start with C++, to put it overly simple (please don't flame me for that, I'm trying to simplify): it is kinda the base of most programming languages.
C++ Tutorial
It should be noted, though, that training programmers doesn't only take knowing a language. It takes reordering the way you think. That is why getting a computer science degree takes 4 years and you need to study advanced mathematics, logic, science, etc. Being a programmer is a life long learning process, true, but it does take a base knowledge to get started. If you are trying to help the youth, more power to you! But, you should probably know what you are getting into :)

A: Here is a few :

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*http://apache.org/

*http://sourcemaking.com/

*http://www.infoq.com/

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Laying flowers in memory of Zelensky in Moscow
Russian journalist and TV presenter Mikhail Zelensky died on January 11 at the age of 47 while vacationing in the Dominican Republic. Flowers were laid in memory of Mikhail Zelensky at the building of the All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK).
Mikhail Zelensky was born on September 7, 1975 in Moscow. In 1999 & ndash; 2001, he conducted the releases of the Vesti program on RTR and Kultura TV channels. From February 2001 to February 2011 he led the Vesti-Moscow program. Since 2006, he was the presenter of the linear broadcast of the Russia 24 TV channel. In 2015 Mikhail Zelensky became the author of the documentary " Balaam. Salvation Island. '' Since September 2017, he has been a columnist for the Russia-Culture TV channel. and the host of the Culture News program. Taught at the Ostankino Higher School of Television.
Flowers and a portrait of Mikhail Zelensky near the building of the All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK) © RIA Novosti/Mikhail Voskresensky
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#ifndef INCLUDE_OTF2XX_EVENT_MPI_RECEIVE_HPP
#define INCLUDE_OTF2XX_EVENT_MPI_RECEIVE_HPP

#include <otf2xx/definition/fwd.hpp>

#include <otf2xx/chrono/chrono.hpp>

#include <otf2xx/event/base.hpp>

#include <otf2xx/definition/detail/weak_ref.hpp>
#include <otf2xx/writer/fwd.hpp>

namespace otf2
{
namespace event
{

    class mpi_receive : public base<mpi_receive>
    {
    public:
        mpi_receive(otf2::chrono::time_point timestamp, uint32_t sender,
                    const otf2::definition::comm& comm, uint32_t msg_tag, uint64_t msg_length)
        : base<mpi_receive>(timestamp), sender_(sender), comm_(comm), msg_tag_(msg_tag),
          msg_length_(msg_length)
        {
        }

        mpi_receive(OTF2_AttributeList* al, otf2::chrono::time_point timestamp, uint32_t sender,
                    const otf2::definition::comm& comm, uint32_t msg_tag, uint64_t msg_length)
        : base<mpi_receive>(al, timestamp), sender_(sender), comm_(comm), msg_tag_(msg_tag),
          msg_length_(msg_length)
        {
        }

        mpi_receive(const otf2::event::mpi_receive& other, otf2::chrono::time_point timestamp)
        : base<mpi_receive>(other, timestamp), sender_(other.sender()), comm_(other.comm()),
          msg_tag_(other.msg_tag()), msg_length_(other.msg_length())
        {
        }

        uint32_t sender() const
        {
            return sender_;
        }

        otf2::definition::comm comm() const
        {
            return comm_;
        }

        uint32_t msg_tag() const
        {
            return msg_tag_;
        }

        uint64_t msg_length() const
        {
            return msg_length_;
        }

        friend class otf2::writer::local;

    private:
        uint32_t sender_;
        otf2::definition::detail::weak_ref<otf2::definition::comm> comm_;
        uint32_t msg_tag_;
        uint64_t msg_length_;
    };
} // namespace event
} // namespace otf2

#endif // INCLUDE_OTF2XX_EVENT_MPI_RECEIVE_HPP


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Coins and Paper Money
What is the value of a 1880 e pluribus unum silver dollar worth?
A silver dollar with the national motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on it dated 1880 is actually called a MORGAN dollar, most all US Coins have this motto somewhere on the coin. It's a very commoncoin with a retail value of $36.00-$42.00
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Q: What is the value of a 1880 e pluribus unum silver dollar worth?
How much is an 1881 E Pluribus Unum silver dollar worth?
1881 E Pluribus Unum silver dollar worth.
What is a 1921 e.pluribus unum silver dollar worth?
E-PLURIBUS-UNUM is NOT a type of silver dollar, it is the national motto that is on most coins. The coin is a Morgan dollar with a value in the $28.00-$30.00 range.
What is the value of a E Pluribus Unum 1879 gold dollar?
If your coin says E PLURIBUS UNUM on it, then it's not a U.S. Mint Gold Dollar. It may be a gold plated silver dollar -- in which case it is currently worth about $20 If it's something else, then it will only be worth whatever melt value it may have.
How much is a E Pluribus Unum silver dollar worth with copy on it?
If it's a copy, it's not worth anything.
How much is a silver dollar-e pluribus unum worth?
Depends on the particular coin, date, and condition. Value of most TRUE silver dollars is around $23 and up. Later than 1935, they contain less silver or no silver, and are worth only their face value.
What is the value of a 1978 silver dollar?
what is a 1976-1996 silver dollar worth
Does e pluribus unum silver dollars have lots of value?
There is no such thing as an E Pluribus Unum Silver Dollar. That is simply the motto of the US, it does absolutely nothing to identify the coin other than to say it is from the US. But any US silver dollars dated from 1935 and prior are worth at least $33 or so for the silver content, any dollar coins minted after contain no silver and are only worth face value unless in proof condition.
What is the value of a 1900 e pluribus unun silver dollar?
A 1900 Morgan dollar (the phrase E Pluribus Unum by itself doesn't specify coin type or denomination) is worth around $24-30 depending on condition. If it's a 1900-S, then it's worth a little more.
What isa 1900 silver dollar e pluribus unum on one side in poor condition worth?
This coin would only have bullion value of about $13.62 as of today.
What is a 1922 e pluribus unum one dollar silver worth?
The coin is a 1922 Peace dollar not an E PLURIBUS UNUM coin, circulated coins have retail values of $16.00-$20.00.
What is the worth of a epluribus unum silver dollar?
E PLURIBUS UNUM is NOT a type of silver dollar, it is the national motto. Please post a new question with the date of the coin.
What is the value of the 1921 e pluribus unum silver dollar?
That depends. If it's a 1921 Morgan, then it's a really common coin and currently worth around $22 for the silver content. If per chance it's a '21 Peace dollar, then it's worth at least $60.
How much is an 1878 US silver dollar worth?
what is the current value of an 1878 silver dollar
What is value of silver twenty dollar coin worth?
1848. Silver. Twenty. Dollar. Coin
its worth $123.50
What is the value of a 1969 silver Kennedy half dollar?
A 1969 silver Kennedy half dollar is worth $5 inn perfect condition. The value of the silver is worth $2.87.
What is the value of a 2000 Liberty E Pluribus Unnm 1 coin?
The coin is a Sacagawea dollar not a liberty dollar and it's only worth a dollar.
What is the value of the bicenntennial silver dollar?
It's still worth one dollar.
What is the value of a Canadian 1978 Silver Dollar?
It's still worth a dollar.
What is the value of an 1971 silver dollar coin?
It's worth one dollar.
What is the value of a 1826 silver dollar worth?
Sorry no US silver dollar coins dated 1826
What is the 1988 silver dollar worth?
Value is the price of silver at time of sale.
What is the 1965 half silver dollar worth?
The value is for the silver at $2.25 as of today.
What is the value of 1944 silver nickel?
It's worth about a dollar, just for the silver.
What is the silver value of the BTW half dollar?
It's worth about $15.00 for the silver.
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Yang-En University () is a private university located in Majia Town, Luojiang District, Quanzhou, Fujian, China.

It was founded in 1987 by Wu Qingxing (), an overseas Burmese Chinese whose parents 吴善仰 (Wu Shanyang) and 杜恩 (Du En) came from Majia. It is China's first private university. Wu Qingxing died in 2005 and after that his family members are still involved.

Yang-En University is situated at the maritime starting point of the Chinese Silk Road, in the Northern outskirts of the historic cultural city of Quanzhou. It boasts a peaceful environment, being quiet and tastefully laid out and is unique for its greenery and fresh air.

The university is situated on Yang-En lake and is surround by mountains of land with a construction space of over 800,000 square meters; its sports fields covers over 200000 square meters including three standard sports grounds with three 400 meters-plastic and polyester tracks and three standard football grounds; besides, there are more than one hundred basketball courts and over twenty courts for volleyball, badminton and tennis as well. All the classrooms in the University have been installed with multimedia facilities for teaching and instruction.

The University also has one advanced net-work center, one computer center, thirdteen multimedia language teaching labs, fifteen language testing rooms, eight large multimedia lecture rooms with multifunction system, nineteen big computer laboratories and large analogue practice bases. To meet the needs of teaching and research, the University has a big library with great numbers of books. There are also other facilities for sports, cultural and recreational activities, board and lodging, and medical service, etc. Such conditions and environment, besides the strict school rules and regulations emphasizing the importance of training students, make Yang-En University an ideal place for acquiring knowledge and developing the students' professional skills and character.

Yang-En University as a pioneer in education reform and has been solely run by the Yang-En Foundation ever since July 1994.

External links
 Official website

Universities and colleges in Fujian
Educational institutions established in 1987
1987 establishments in China


If there's one thing that's consistent in the land of Google over the last few years, it's change. Massive changes actually. Almost seemed that the Caffeine infrastructure update was the sign of things to come.
These days we have P2 as well as the ongoing search quality highlights and more.
So where does one keep a handle on it all? Certainly my good friend over at the Moz, Dr Pete, has done an awesome job of it. So that's one place. Now we have another. We started keeping them over at our sister site; The SEO Training Dojo.
We have been doing a fair bit of consulting over the last 18 month on sites that may or may not have been hit by either the Google Panda updates, or the Penguin ones (we lovingly call P2). One of the best ways to start to diagnose if they're in play, is to look at the dates.
Pete's most awesome collection is groovy and all, but we found ourselves rooting through a bunch of other stuff, just to isolate some dates. As such we put our own together for easy access. After that, we've decided to start dedicated pages to track other resources of interest on each.
This was another area of Google updates that I just could leave alone. For those that follow this publication, or myself over the year, you'd know I like to collect and categorize Google patent offerings. There is always something to be gleaned from them and the over-all evolution.
Don't say I never give ya nothing!
I'm finding content clearly marked outdated ranking top 3 in Google.


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More Australians set to explore their genome with launch of GoExplore
Genome.One is making genomic testing for healthy individuals more widely available, with the launch of a program that enables people from across Australia to undergo whole genome sequencing and analysis in order to guide their future health decisions.
Genome.One is Australia's first clinically accredited whole genome sequencing and analysis service, and the new GoExplore™ program opens the door for more people to access information about their risk of inherited conditions.
It comes as Federal Government this month announced a 10-year, $500 million Australian Genomics Health Futures Mission which aims to help Australians live longer and better through access to genomics knowledge and technology.
A valuable new layer of health information
A report details the individual's risk of 52 inherited conditions and likely response to 220 medications.
Unlike some other genetic tests sold online, the GoExplore genome sequencing takes place in Australia and is provided within a clinical framework involving genetic health professionals.
Individuals require a doctor referral for the program and Genome.One has developed a growing network of GP referrers who have an interest in preventive health and genomics.
The program, which costs $4400, includes:
Expert guidance: Genetic health professionals provide support both before and after testing in person or via telehealth or phone consults, to help people understand their risks and what they mean for themselves and their family.
Genomic risk assessment: The test assesses individuals' risk of developing 52 different inherited conditions, including cancers, heart conditions and clotting disorders, where monitoring or intervention can be of benefit. After expert analysis of the data, a detailed report on the test and any findings is provided.
Pharmacogenomic data: The test shows how individuals are likely to respond to more than 220 medications, many of which are commonly prescribed. This can help patients and their doctors ensure the most appropriate medications are prescribed.
"This additional layer of health information gives individuals an insight into their risks and empowers them with information that they can discuss with their doctor about their future health management," Genome.One CEO Dr Marcel Dinger said.
"The growing access to genomic information and this more precise approach to managing health is a step towards the next generation in precision healthcare."
The launch of GoExplore follows last year's introduction of GoNavigate™, which combines whole genome sequencing and genetic counselling with a comprehensive health assessment and health coaching offered in partnership with Life First at St Vincent's clinic.
It also comes after Genome.One opened Australia's first private clinical genomics clinic in Sydney, to provide genetic counselling and genomic testing to a wide range of patients, including those who are part of the GoExplore program. Individuals can access the clinic in person, or by telephone or telehealth.
Find out more by calling 1300 466 331 or by visiting GoExplore
Read more about our Clinical Service
GPs interested in referring patients to the program can find out more here
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Technical Support for Revised Corn Hybrid Testing Program in North Dakota
Technical Support for Revised Corn Hybrid Testing Program in North DakotaNorth Dakota Corn2018-10-04T12:44:12-05:00
Hybrid selection is one of the most important decisions farmers can make in order to improve yields. Currently there are dozens of hybrids for growers to choose from. The purpose of the Corn Hybrid Testing program at NDSU is to provide a source of unbiased information on the performance of many of the currently available corn hybrids. In order to provide the most reliable data, the program uses rigorous experimental designs and plants experiments in multiple locations. Other research has shown that growers that use the performance data from multiple locations are more likely to pick hybrids that will do relatively better in subsequent seasons. This program strives to provide this information.
The 2018 growing season represents the fifth season of our "revised" corn hybrid testing program. As in past years, experiments were established in three locations in each of the three production zones (northern, central and southern) within North Dakota. We also included one location in Minnesota in the northern zone for a total of 10 trials. The trials include both early and late maturing entries for the zone entered, but are separated in reporting so that early hybrids are not competing directly with later hybrids that may naturally have greater yield potential. This season, each zone had about 50 unique hybrids (including farmer provided checks). The total number of hybrids tested (142) is down from the 246 tested in 2017. One site within each zone also includes conventional hybrids (four in the northern zone, ten in the central zone and six in the southern zone) in order to provide information to those that wish to revert to non-GMO hybrids.
Trials were planted between May 4th and May 14th in 2018. Generally, conditions have been very favorable for corn development this year. We did encounter some phosphorus deficiency problems early in the season at a site where the trial was planted after sugarbeets (fallow syndrome). Green snap and hail damage has been observed in at least three locations and notes on the susceptibility of hybrids to this problem have been taken. Additionally, Goss's Wilt has been observed in a few locations.
Results for 2017 were statistically analyzed and sent to the companies, cooperators and extension centers within a few working days of the harvest, and published in both .pdf format and as an MS Excel spreadsheet at the corn hybrid testing website (www.ag.ndsu.edu/cornhybridtesting) two weeks later. Growers and seed companies can also access aerial photographs and a summary description of each site for the season along with all of the entry information. Entry information is updated each January. Data from this program, along with the results from corn hybrid trials conducted by Research and Extension Centers throughout the state were compiled and published by the NDSU Extension Service as the North Dakota Corn Hybrid Trial Results for 2017 (A793-17). This publication is available online and as a NDSU Extension Service publication. Data from the 2018 season will be made available in a similar manner.


Smart Digital Podiums, complete with a Computer, LAN and Internet connectivity.
Wall mounted high gain screens.
Wooden dual desks of the latest design and ergonomics are provided for the students for their comfort.


The largest Carnival Cruise Lines ship ever constructed, Carnival Dream will offer a variety of on board amenities and features including a huge WaterWorks aqua park, "scenic whirlpools" that extended over the ship's beam, and the line's first two-level miniature golf course. A number of innovative stateroom accommodations, including a two-bathroom configuration that will be ideal for families, will also be offered.
Following its European debut, the massive SuperLiner will offer two voyages from New York and then reposition to Port Canaveral, Fla., for year-round seven-day Caribbean cruises beginning Dec. 5, 2009.
I am always amazed by this stuff. Everytime I cruise on Carnival I enjoy watching the videos on the design and decoration of each ship down to every detail. I think many cruisers have so much fun on the 'fun ships' that they miss the little things!
I need to get on the DREAM!


Swiss Business Class Space Available in Advance!
The LH Group has been notorious for restricting premium class (especially first class space) to other Star Alliance partner airlines. I was doing a few award searches and I was definitely pleasantly surprised in finding that LX (like ANA in the past) is releasing business class space in the low season, usually February weekdays to United and Aeroplan, depending on route. This is useful because Swiss is one of the better airlines that do not have YQ with Aeroplan.
If you have travel plans in mind for February next year it looks like a good option to take advantage of. Here is a trip report of Swiss Business Class.
I flew austrian, brussels, turkish, and swiss 1 week ago, all in business.
Why would you like TK over Swiss? crappy soft product, no aisle access. OS is very good, yes but lots of YQ with Aeroplan. SN only has one route to North America I think?
LOL Im boycotting all things LX in light of their behavior on the RGN fare.
Fair enough. Still have a CTA claim though and can't wait to see what happens!