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Gwen Stefani reveals the one thing that was almost a deal breaker for her and Blake Shelton
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by Silke Jasso February 17, 2017, 9:38 am 0 Votes
Superstar Gwen Stefani appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Feb. 15 to chat about returning as a coach on season 12 of "The Voice."
But, the conversation took a turn when host Jimmy Fallon brought up her beau, Blake Shelton's, first-ever trip to Disneyland. Fans may recall that Gwen took the country crooner to the Anaheim, California amusement park back in October ahead of their one-year anniversary.
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"He'd never been to Disneyland! I was like, 'Your life is not even complete yet. Like, what are you doing?'" Gwen recalled, "But we went and it was crazy. It was like a billion people there."
Gwen recalled that the loving pair visited both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure. Even though they enjoyed small attractions like Alice in Wonderland, It's a Small World and Matterhorn Bobsleds, Blake refused to ride the rip-roaring thrill ride known as Space Mountain.
"He won't do the roller coasters," Gwen revealed, "That was almost a deal breaker for me. I was like, 'I don't know.'"
However, Gwen reasoned out the issue saying that her 6-foot-5-inch boyfriend has difficulty fitting in the rides.
"He doesn't fit into anything," she admitted, "So we did go on Matterhorn. He did that one, but he barely fit inside the little thing. Like his knees were up [the whole time.]
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Although the couple visited the "Happiest Place on Earth," it's not the only site that brings them joy. The two will soon reunite on "The Voice," and Gwen says she's very excited.
"I'm so happy!" she gushed. "It is so inspiring, because the whole thing is just music. Either you're looking for a song to give to your team, or you're watching someone perform, or your hearing a voice. I love being there."
Season 12 of "The Voice" kicks off on Feb. 27 on NBC.
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NEW YORK - The American Museum of Natural History in New York will not be hosting a scheduled gala dinner honouring the president of Brazil.
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce had rented space at the museum to honour President Jair Bolsonaro (zhah-EER'-bohl-soh-NAH'-roh) at its annual gala in May.
The planned event angered some museum staff members and others who said an institution dedicated to preserving nature should not host such a politician. Bolsonaro has been criticized for favouring mining in Brazil's Amazon rain forest, as well as logging and fossil fuel exploration.


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10 details about 'Harry Potter' that you never thought of until you were an adult
by: Christian Smith
There are many remarkable things about the wizarding world of 'Harry Potter', not least of which is that Albus Dumbledore, the greatest and wisest wizard of them all, doesn't appear familiar with the concept of background checking his Defence Against the Dark Arts teachers before hiring them.
Many of us who know and love the Harry Potter books grew up with them as children, and therefore certain possibilities and details surrounding the magical universe most likely passed us by while we were in the innocent throes of youth.
Now, as cynical, weatherbeaten, haggard adults, lets revisit Hogwarts and consider some of the possibilities that remained, mostly, unexplored by Potter and co.
1. Anyone could have defeated Harry Potter just by saying, 'Accio glasses.'"
2. "The most unrealistic thing about Harry Potter is that they eventually use all the skills they learn at school."
3. "In the Harry Potter universe, you could probably get a GIF tattooed on you."
4. "The Golden snitch in Harry Potter is nothing but a Ferrero Rocher on Red Bull."
5. "Harry Potter is the ultimate example of someone who peaked in high school."
6. "11-year-old Harry is kind of an asshole for buying all the candy from the trolley on his first Hogwarts Express trip."
7. "Even in Harry Potter, a magical world, they thought astrology was a joke."
8. "The names Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint sound more made-up than Harry Potter and Ron Weasley."
9. I was a muggle and I had just received a letter saying that my child is a wizard, I'd definitely think it was some sort of scam."
10. "The Room of Requirement was probably used for sex. A LOT."
How many of these had you considered before? Has this changed the way you look at Hogwarts forever?
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Kidnapped teen's secret message, father's communication with Florida relative produce new leads
By Evan Axelbank
Kidnapped teen's mother pleads for her return
Evan Axelbank reports
SEBRING, Fla. - Daphne Westbrook didn't come home from a weekend trip to visit her father, John Westbrook, back in October 2019. Ever since, law enforcement has been searching for the pair, under the belief Daphne has been drugged or otherwise subdued.
Investigators are now ratcheting up efforts to find them after Daphne managed to send a message to a friend to say she was considering self-harm.
Daphne's mother, Rhona Curtsinger, spoke to FOX 13 from Chattanooga, Tennessee.
"Please know that nobody is angry. You are so loved," she said as a message to her daughter. "It is not your fault you are in that situation. This is not her fault. I need her to be OK. I need that. I will do everything that I can to make sure that she is."
Father may be holding kidnapped teen in Tampa
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Curtsinger says she did not realize her ex-husband -- whom she divorced in 2009 -- had the potential to be a dangerous person until after her daughter was taken.
"Looking back, hindsight, it is much clearer when you are in the moment," she said. "There were a lot of warning signs. I just didn't see them."
After John Westbrook drove with Daphne in an unknown vehicle throughout the southwestern United States, the district attorney in Tennessee issued a warning they could be headed to Highlands County, where Westbrook's sister lives in Sebring.
Home of John Westbrook's sister, in Sebring, Florida, raided over the weekend
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Investigators say they found communication between Westbrook and the sister. Her home in Sebring was raided over the weekend, where investigators confiscated her electronic devices.
Daphnie with her dogs, which went missing when she did
"Please share this story with every single person that you know," Curtsinger said. "If you think you see her. If you think you see him, reach out."
Westbrook was indicted last month on charges of aggravated kidnapping after Daphne managed to send a message to her friend to say she wanted to hurt herself.
Images showing possible appearance of John Westbrook and Daphne Westbrook
John Westbrook is considered an expert in disguise, has shielded their phones from detection and uses cryptocurrency. Investigators believe he is keeping her drugged in order to control her.
"I need the steps to be taken to give her the emotional and physical support she needs," said Curtsinger. "Every teenager deserves that. Every person deserves that."
The FBI is planning to interview Westbrook's sister in the coming days. They say there have been no confirmed sightings of Daphne or John Westbrook in Florida.
Anyone who may have spotted Daphne or John is asked to call the Hamilton County District Attorney's Office at 1-423-209-7425, or dial 911. Tips can be submitted to FindingDaphne@hcdatn.org.
John Westbrook possibly seen on security camera
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story stated that there had been a confirmed sighting of the pair in Florida. This version has been updated.


I studied in Berlin under the Jewish Studies expert and scholar in Comparative Religions Peter Schäfer and the religious historian and theologian Carsten Colpe. Both influenced my development as a scholar very significantly. In Rome my mentor was the Targum researcher Roger Le Déaut.
From 1990 to 1996, I worked on the project "Magic from the Cairo Geniza" and the project "Greek-Roman Religion in Palestine" (financed by the German Research Foundation, DFG, and headed by Peter Schäfer). I then did a habilitation in Jewish Studies at the Free University of Berlin (1996). The topic of this habil. thesis, which is still cited today as an important study,  is the connection between magic, law and the history of science. In 1995, at the age of 37, I was short-listed for a professorship at the university in Duisburg, and in 1996 I was first candidate on the shortlist for a chair in Comparative Religion at the University of Leipzig. Shortly thereafter I was offered a professorship at the University of Halle-Wittenberg, where I was appointed Professor for Judaica/Jewish Studies. In 1998, I founded the now well-known Leopold Zunz Center at the Leucorea Foundation (Wittenberg) and have organized a large number of conferences, symposia and readings there. I took on editorship of the newsletter of the European Association for Jewish Studies (EAJS Newsletter), and have since turned that into a respected, peer-reviewed periodical (European Journal of Jewish Studies), which is financed in part by the Rothschild Foundation, published by Brill in Boston and Leiden (www.brill.nl/ejjs), and is recognized by Thomson Reuters indices as an ISI journal. In 2001, I founded a successful scientific-scholarly series with Brill (Studies in Jewish Culture and History), which has published 33 volumes to date (www.brill.nl/sjhc). Both the journal and book series are published by Brill USA in Boston.
After the Reunification of Germany, I not only helped to establish the field of Jewish Studies as an academic discipline in Halle, but developed the field into an established entity with its own distinctive profile in Germany (Jewish philosophy, religion and Near East area studies). When I joined the staff in Halle, the field had previously only been represented there by guest professors, and there was only one assistant. Today I have three full-time associates (teacher for Hebrew, two instructors for specialized topics such as Jewish Mysticism and Yiddish, three assistants, 10 research associates connected with projects, and a total of 10 doctoral candidates from Halle and Leipzig. This has developed from substantial activity in teaching (MA and BA degree programs) and a broad range of research.
My list of publications offers a wide vista covering many areas of Judaic Studies, Judaism and the philosophy of religion. Seven monographic studies, fourteen edited collections and editions, more than 120 articles in German, English, Italian, Hebrew and French, in respected journals and collective volumes, are evidence of my activity over many years in the discipline.
Jewish skepticism (DFG-KoFor or Maimonides Centre of Advanced Studies).
Ad 1: The religion of ancient Judaism is an important focus area of my scholarly research. This began with my doctoral diss. on Jewish-Hellenistic and rabbinical conceptions of translation, and continued in my habilitation thesis on magic, Jewish law and science. Both my doctoral thesis, which was lauded by the leading Israeli scholar Emmanuel Tov as a standard work on the topic, and my habil. thesis, much praised by the expert on the history of magic Hans-Dieter Betz, were path-breaking in their scope and depth, and have been recognized as such. I have deepened my research work both in preparing editions (DFG project Midrash Tehillin) and in work on the relation between the Biblical conception of language and rabbinical and medieval grammatical terminology (DFG project: Sprachauffassung / conception of language).
Ad 2: Medieval philosophy was a research focus for me already in the 1990s when I dealt in depth with the wisdom literature of Musar. Thanks to a close cooperation with scholars in Israel, France and the Netherlands, I was able to obtain financing for the most important pilot project, which is my key work in the area of Jewish philosophy: the data-base edition of the dictionary and thesaurus by Jakob Klatzkin, expanded and made accessible (see www.peshat.org) A 12 years DFG-Long term project (Premodern Philosophic and Scientific Hebrew Terminology in Context) wil be financially supported by the German Research foundation (decision of July 2013).
Ad 3: The third field, Renaissance philosophy and views of religion, is my favorite project. In 2009, I published a monographic study, the translation of the philosophical sermons of Yehudah Moscato (DFG project). I have also organized several conferences and symposia on the intellectual life of the Jews during the Early Modern Period in Italy and elsewhere. My edition of Simone Luzzatto (DFG-Project), is to be published by the publishing house Bompiani in Milan in a series (Pensiero occidentale), edted by the Italian philosopher Giovanni Reale.
Ad 4: The fourth research focus area is associated with the name of Leopold Zunz, the founder of the Wissenschaft des Judentums, who did his doctorate at the University of Halle and whose name is on the institute for research on European Jewry which I founded at the University of Halle-Wittenberg. I organized several conferences on the 19th century and have dedicated several publications to Zunz and his work. With financing from the LIS dept. at the DFG, I we catalogued and digitalized the entire Jerusalem archive of Zunz (more than 30,000 fols. (www.jewish-archives.org ). In the planning stage now are additional documentation projects on the papers of philosophers and historians, in cooperation with the Jewish National Library in Jerusalem.
Ad 5: The fifth research area is Jewish skepticism. The research is based on the assumption that scepticism is an essential aspect of the processes and categorizations within Jewish philosophy, religion, literature, and society in its permanent exchange with adjacent cultures..
Giuseppe Veltri. L'accademia del Ghetto. Il mondo intellettuale ebraico nella visione di Simone Luzzatto (1583 ca. - 1663). Rom: Aracne, 2015 (in the making).
Giuseppe Veltri. Philosophy of Jewish Religion. Systems and Variants in 19th and 20th Century Thought. 2015 (in the making).
Giuseppe Veltri (Hg.). Filosofo e Rabbino nella Venezia del Seicento. Studi su Simone Luzzatto (1583 ca. - 1663). Con un'appendice di documenti inediti dall'Archivio di Stato. Rom: Aracne, 2015 (in the making).
Giuseppe Veltri. A Mirror of Rabbinic Hermeneutics. Studies in Religion, Magic and Language Theory in Ancient Judaism. Berlin: DeGruyter (accepted), 2014.


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Q: RecyclerView not fetching data from firebase database I'm making an app where i have to fetch some data from firebase and show in recyclerview. But the textView fields remain empty and show no data. Below is the db structure. I want to get the data of the nodes under "AlphabetMatching" but failing to get it. The Recycler show the layout i have made for the rows, but no data from the database.

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The 4XL Gray Ear Flap Baseball Cap has Sherpa lined ear flaps with an extra-long hook & loop strap secure them up or down. The actual crown of the hat is not lined so you can wear it alone or with a knit cap.
I thought the cap was a little light weight ... but it's plenty warm. The pull down part across the back of the neck is toasty. I expect to wear it a lot and am not sure the light cap part will last. Good fit.
I bought this item for my husband. It fit PERFECTLY and he RAVED about how warm it kept his head! TOTALLY WORTH THE BUY! The only complaint he had was that the strap was not long enough to fasten around his chin. Otherwise, I give it 5 stars!


Each month we introduce one of the Global Tea Hut members to you in these newsletters. We hope that this helps us all get to know each other better. It's also to pay homage to the many manifestations that all this wonderful spirit and tea are becoming, as the tea is drunk and becomes human. The energy of the tea fuels some great work in this world, and we are so honored to show you some glimpses of such beautiful people and their tea. This month we thought you should meet our poet - the quietest and most serene tea drinker in GTH, Jasper Hermans.
How to introduce myself here to this amazing family which I'm so grateful to be part of!?.. Okay, I'll give it a try... Once upon a time, long ago (actually last February, but it feels like years ago), I made plans to travel to Taiwan. And two weeks before my departure, while being lost again in the sometimes challenging and dangerous combination of two worlds: Internet and Tea, I stumbled upon the Tea Sage Hut website. I stayed one week at the center, and after being away from the center for less than a week, I felt that the only right thing to do was to go back and stay until my flight home to Amsterdam. I knew pretty soon that this was and is my home and family. Now I continue this path, step by step, trying not to take too many steps at once in my sometimes youthful impatience. And after three "break" years of working, traveling, staying at spiritual communities - of which two became my home, Plum Village and the Tea Sage Hut, I'm living together with my parents and sister in a town close to Amsterdam where I'm doing one of the most horrifying things I could imagine: going to school. (Actually tea and meditation pretty much transformed my fears about studying completely... Well, almost.) I have been trying my best to open my heart and space to anyone whose spirit is ready to meet and become one with the spirit of the Leaf and Mother Earth. Although at times I feel like I'm the only person on this path of Tea here in this piece of land we call the Netherlands, I never feel as if I'm drinking tea alone. Even when I'm not so fortunate to share tea (as I do often) with a true bodhisattva with whom I live under the same roof - and is also my biological mother - I'm always sharing my bowls and cups with many of you. And often while sipping tea I smile to you, because I know that you're there, and I'll do my best to be there for you too!
Here is a poem that I wrote recently on the plane back to Amsterdam while crying tremendous tears of joy and gratitude, after an incredible week together with Wu De and the amazing group of people in Estonia. Thank you all so much for sharing tea with me every day. Whenever one of you finds her or himself in Holland, you're very much welcome to come by and share some bowls, hugs, words or anything (even in between a transit at the airport - I'll bring the tea and bowls along)!
The tears I shed today are the tears of thousands.
And thousands of beings who are healed by the love from Mother Earth every day.
These tears are also tears from Mother Earth.
And tears of gratitude for the beings who light up this universe.
Tears of only God knows what, as words can't describe where these tears are coming from.
May we recognize each other in every sip, breath and step.
I bow deeply to you and all the buddhas and bodhisattvas.


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It has been almost two years since Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and Tesla Motors, announced his own dream for the transportation of the future. The Hyperloop was to prove its worth alongside autonomous cars and even jetpacks as a regular transportation option, starting off by hurtling passengers between Los Angeles and San Francisco at a breakneck 760 miles an hour.
In the year since Musk unveiled his proof-of-concept document, the technology, engineering and cost of the Hyperloop have been broken down into exhaustive detail, and picked up more than a few critics in the process. CNET recently published a damning account of the current state of the Hyperloop venture, interviewing critics and wondering at the lack of progress.
Andy Kunz, president of the U.S. High Speed Rail Association, is quoted as being a skeptic about the potential of the Hyperloop, saying that it differs from Musk's previous ventures in that he is no longer adapting established technology. "The interesting thing about Musk is, in space tech, he took an existing tech and privatized it. With high-speed rail, he is not taking on an existing technology and trying to privatize it," says Kunz.
While it's true that the Hyperloop would certainly require flights of engineering and design genius, it is not breaking wholly new ground. Musk has met with other entrepreneurs that have patented similar technology, all inspired on simpler pneumatic designs.
Reducing the achievements of SpaceX and Tesla Motors to simply bastardizing the advances of others might sound petty, but the Hyperloop is certainly a new venture for Musk. And yet, the motivations behind all three are highly similar.
Whether in space travel, environmentally friendly road travel or convenient rail travel, each advance stemmed from Musk's frustration at a lack of progress in these fields. The reaction to all of them has also been far from overwhelmingly positive. Although the automotive industry has acclaimed Tesla's progress in the field of electric cars and many OEMs (original equipment manufacturer) are collaborating with it, Tesla has been accused of shaking down the American public while states like New Jersey and Texas have sought to ban the sale of its cars.
Musk and his companies overcame such doubts to establish SpaceX and Tesla as major players in space travel and automotive, two realms that have long been supported by direct government funding or through tax breaks. SpaceX is already competing for a slice of that money, vying with Boeing for a $3 billion fund from the American government to help restart manned space flight. In under a decade, SpaceX went from a start-up to rivalling the largest aerospace manufacturer in the world for government contracts.
That public money would also largely be necessary for the Hyperloop to work, especially since Musk has stated he is unlikely to fund or build the entire Hyperloop himself. In his initial announcement, Musk was fuming at the estimated $68 billion that it would cost to build California's high-speed rail system. He said his development would cost around $6 billion. The New York Times disagreed, quoting statistics from the University of California, Berkeley that put the Hyperloop's price tag at closer to $100 billion.
The inventor of the maglev train, James Powell, whose technology the Hyperloop would essentially outclass, also points out two troubling areas. The smoothness of the tube required for capsules to rocket along at the speeds Musk is talking about would have to be perfect to within a millimeter. A bump as small as three-quarters of a millimeter could have devastating consequences. Furthermore, any curve in the Hyperloop tube, however slight, risks exposing passengers to sustained G-forces comparable to an average rollercoaster.
These are all considerable obstacles but, as usual, Musk is not working alone. Dr. Marco Villa, the man who created JumpStartFund, a crowdfunding website that has sought financial support for the Hyperloop, has now launched a dedicated company to make Musk's dream into a reality. On top of that, University of California at Los Angeles' IDEAS facility is hosting research efforts by a team of professors and graduate systems to find real solutions to the Hyperloop's imagined problems.
The CNET article called the Hyperloop a "radical idea" that will struggle to "exit the realm of fiction." That may be. Perhaps the Hyperloop will end up being a wasteful enterprise that brought us no closer to a new form of transportation. But let's be honest: If anyone has a chance to make it happen, it's Elon Musk.
I've thought that the Hyperloop would be better suited as a means of sending small packages between transport hubs, as part of a network for a company like FedEx. The tubes and vehicles could be smaller and the packages could withstand higher gee forces than human passengers, allowing tighter curves.
I think it's more accurate to say that Elon is not working on the hyperloop idea. His plate is already pretty full with Tesla, SpaceX and Solar City.
The hyperloop idea is very interesting. It's worth a close look to see if it is achievable. If it is then we could move a lot of our longer distance travel out of petroleum fueled airplanes and into electricity powered capsules.
I've explored this reverse "air hockey" technology on my own about three years ago. James Powell is bang on with his assessment about the millimeter tolerances and the tube sag. I came to this conclusion independently and switched tack, to come up with Air Sledd. It achieves the same near-frictionless goal as Hyperloop and will be even cheaper to build.
Wonder if this new Arx Pax hover technology (in the news this week) could be used for such travel?


This article describes the problem of Proxmox VE Cluster: "'vzctl destroy [VMID]' failed: exit code 41". A proposed solution to the problem is deleting the configuration file of the VMID. Following are the problem description and solutions.


Climate Change (2007): 3. How is the climate going to change in the future?
3.1 What are the projected changes in temperature for the 21st century?
3.2 What are the other projected changes for the 21st century?
3.3 What changes are projected on the longer term?
According to a series of emission scenarios, global temperature is projected to increase by about 0.2°C per decade for the next two decades. Previous projections had suggested a warming of 0.15 to 0.3°C per decade for 1990 to 2005.
Global average sea level is projected to rise by 18 to 59 cm by the end of the 21st century (2090-2099), depending on the scenario (Table 3). However, models used to date do not include uncertainties about certain climate mechanisms because of lack of knowledge. For instance, projections of sea level rise do not take into account the fact that the flow of ice from the ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica could be faster in the future than they were in recent years. These changes could increase the projections by 10 to 20 cm, maybe even more, but understanding is still too limited to include them in the models with any level of certainty.
Geographical patterns in climate changes are expected to remain similar to those observed over the past several decades. Warming is expected to be greatest over land and at most high northern latitudes, and smallest over the Southern Ocean and parts of the North Atlantic Ocean.
a slowing of the Atlantic Ocean circulation.
From 1980 to the end of the 21st century, temperatures are projected to increase by 1.8°C to 4.0°C.
Warming and sea level rise caused by human activities will continue for centuries, even if greenhouse gas concentrations were to be stabilized, because of the long timescales associated with climate processes and feedbacks.
Warming is expected to affect the carbon cycle, resulting in even higher carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere, but the magnitude of this is uncertain.
If greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere were to stabilize in 2100 at levels projected in the B1 and A1B emission scenarios, a further increase in global average temperature of about 0.5°C would still be expected around 2200. Under this A1B scenario, the thermal expansion of the oceans alone would lead to an increase of 30 to 80 cm of global sea level by 2300, and this rise would continue over many centuries after that.
The melting of the Greenland ice sheet is projected to continue and to contribute to sea level rise after 2100. If it were to keep melting for millennia until Greenland ice disappeared completely, global sea level would rise by about 7m.
The vulnerability of the ice sheets to warming could be increased by dynamical processes related to ice flow (not included in current models but suggested by recent observations) thereby increasing future sea level rise. Current global model studies project that the Antarctic ice sheet will remain too cold for widespread surface melting and is expected to gain in mass due to increased snowfall.


This article shows how to move issues automatically using External scripts library.
This script handles the situation when you move issue from one workflow to another workflow on the source system.
Once all external .groovy files have been uploaded to the proper directory, you need to call the script from the Sync Rules.
Every .groovy file includes comments with a detailed explanation on how to use it. Please check the file comments.
The method helps to move issues automatically in case the source issue has been moved to another project or the issue type has been changed on the source side.
If the workflows are identical for all issue types, you don't need to specify the status mapping. But you still need to specify project and issue type mappings if the projects and issue types are different.
moveStatusMapping - defines, the status of the issue moved to another workflow.
If an issue which is under sync is moved from workflow X to workflow Y and the current status is A, set the status B.


Eurolean drivers seems heavy influencing from Russian dashcam videos.
@7:20: Idiots like this shouldn´t be shown here....sorry!
Minuto 4.08 a 191 km all'ora.
2:55 distracted by the bobbly head husky... I sure was "OMG WHAT A CUTE THING!!! I WANT ONE!!!"
5:50 When someone gets out of their car like this, I am always hoping someone will just hop in and drive it away. Either that, or take the keys out and drop them down a drain.
Are European cops trained to deal with the sheer stupidity shown by the majority of these alleged drivers?
1:50 Lol What? Did he just made a pic of that guys plate?


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Australian ten-year-old awakes from coma after helicopter crash
A 10-year-old Australian boy who was critically injured two weeks ago when two helicopters collided,.
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Australia Has Declared Koalas an Endangered Species
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Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia after losing a last-ditch court bid to stay.
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Ex-Chinese diplomat used the word 'Armageddon' when asked about Australia joining the US in protecting Taiwan
A former Chinese diplomat has warned Australia against joining the U.S. in blocking China's mission.
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Only eight countries would make the green list for safe travel from May 17
The USA, Gibraltar, Israel and Iceland will be among only eight countries on the Government's "green".
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US, Japan, India, and Australia to announce vaccine production deal
Joe Biden and other countries of the Indo-Pacific alliance, also known as Quad, are expected to.
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Oceania Cruises sets bookings record for its global collection of 2022 to 2023 winter sailings
Australian company Oceania Cruises just saw its strongest booking day in the company's history, signaling.
Meet Matt, the kangaroo that is a "regular" at an Australian bar (VIDEO)
Katelyn Hutton is a waitress at the John Forrest Wildflower Tavern in Australia's John Forrest.
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Strange bee found, thought to be extinct for a century
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Hello! I'm Wes Yemoto, DDS, of Wesley P. Yemoto DDS in San Jose. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1980. Today's post focuses on malocclusion, or bad bite.
Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite is when the upper teeth are slightly forward of the lower teeth. You have probably heard of "overbites" and "underbites" but the two arches can be misaligned in many other ways as well. Crowded teeth can also cause a bad bite, as well as the opposite situation – teeth that are too far apart.
If the misalignment is very slight, there are often no related issues. However, if the malocclusion is moderate to severe, the patient is at risk for many other health issues such as difficulty chewing and speaking, headaches, hearing problems, increased decay, jaw pain, and gum disease.
The domino effect of these problems can get pretty serious. For example, chewing difficulty can trigger ulcers and gum disease increases the risk of stroke and heart disease. Consider also how these problems can impact a patient's emotional well-being and power to perform their job.
Putting health issues aside, these problems can get pretty pricey to treat.
There are several effective treatments for malocclusion, but first you need a diagnosis. If you suspect that you have a misaligned bite, I hope this post has given you some good reasons to communicate with Doctor Wes Yemoto. Call 408-266-9957 to schedule a consultation and exam.


A most attractive timber country home with the style of a substantial period dwelling, incorporating all the modern conveniences of 2019. This home offers two north facing living areas, large kitchen and meals, four queen bedrooms, study and excellent service rooms. Surrounded by sprawling verandahs and deck areas with commanding rural views. The residence is situated on a corner land allotment of 8,500 square metres / 2+ acres with a scattering of mature gum trees. There is a double carport and a lockable storage shed. Services connected are mains power, rainwater storage tanks, septic system and telephone. Situated in a country community with a primary school, hotel and post office. Easy access to the City of Castlemaine and the Calder Freeway to Bendigo and Melbourne.


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Q: Show SQLite data in ListView I'm trying to show data from SQLite in listview.
There's no error on my code but I got this as a result

Here's my code.
    DatabaseHandler db = new DatabaseHandler(this);

    /**
     * CRUD Operations
     * */
    Log.d("Reading: ", "Reading all contacts..");
    List<AllItem> allItems = new ArrayList<AllItem>();

    allItems = db.getAllAccommodations();

    for (AllItem cn : allItems) {
        String log = "Table Id: "+cn.getTableID()+",Id: "+cn.getID()+" ,Name: " + cn.getCategory_name() + " ,Phone: " + cn.getItem_name();
            // Writing Contacts to log
    Log.d("Name: ", log);
    }

    ArrayAdapter adapter = new ArrayAdapter(this, android.R.layout.simple_list_item_1, allItems);
    listview.setAdapter(adapter);

How to get the real data from SQLite ?
Thanks before :D

A: You are using ArrayAdapter with custom object your result is what AllItem.toString() returns. for custom objects you need to create your own implementation of ArrayAdapter or simple Adapter check this tutorial Reference
What you can do if you don't want to create your own adapter, you can override toString() method of your AllItem class and return required text you can try to format it. but you may need to extend adapter and create custom cell layouts.


Q. As a CSRS Offset employee, I accepted a VERA with a deduction in my annuity because I am under age 55. Will I still be entitled to a COLA?
A. Yes, you will. CSRS (including CSRS Offset) employees are entitled to an annual cost-of-living adjustment, regardless of the age at which they retire. The amount will be proportional to the number of months they are on the annuity roll.


Research has found that low self-esteem and self-worth is a major challenge facing young people today and is significantly impacting them in a variety of ways. See the data below regarding both teens and self-esteem.
Low self-esteem is the universal common denominator among literally all people suffering from addictions to any and all mind altering substances such as alcohol, not genes. In the book Alcoholism: A False Stigma: Low Self-Esteem the True Disease, (1996) Candito reports, "Those who have identified themselves as "recovered alcoholics" indicate that low self-esteem is the most significant problem in their lives."
Self-esteem statistics also show that where self-esteem programs have been introduced into the school setting, it has been found that such programs can significantly reduce the incidence of anti-social behavior in schools, as well as reduce vandalism and the incidents of verbal or physical aggression by 40-50%. (Reasoner,1992, Borba, 1999).
Sheriff Block of Los Angeles County stated, "Children join gangs to fulfill the need to belong and the need to feel important. They want to be somebody rather than be a nobody. We must focus on enhancing the self-worth and self-esteem of young people so that they do not seek out and need the gang to satisfy these most basic human needs."
Hayes and Fors (1990) report that lower self esteem is often the reason why young girls engage in premarital sexual relationships and is more likely to be responsible for teen pregnancies than any other single factor. They found that as self-esteem decreases, sexual attitudes and behavior become more permissive.
DoSomething.Org found that 75% of girls with low self-esteem reported engaging in negative activities like cutting, bullying, smoking, drinking, or disordered eating. This compares to 25% of girls with high self-esteem.
The impact of the Attitude Is Everything program is measured using our proprietary survey. The survey questions were developed by Dr. Morris Rosenberg (known as the Rosenberg self-esteem scale or RSES) as a self-esteem measure and are widely used in social-science research. The RSES is considered a reliable and valid quantitative tool for self-esteem assessment and is extensively used in cross-cultural studies in up to 53 different nations. The results of this survey help us track the areas we are making a difference in while also targeting the ways in which we can improve so that we may better serve future participants.


With its epic ocean views, mountains that pour into the ocean, towering redwood trees, organic fare, "nuclear free zone," artistic community, and the influence of nearby Silicon Valley and San Francisco, Santa Cruz is a world-class destination. In putting together this guide, I carefully curated where to go and what to do when visiting, my favorite haunts, and ways to stay out of the tourist spotlight and keep in step with the locals.
Check out the Google Map of Santa Cruz with the below listings!
Downtown Santa Cruz is known for its shopping district, wide array of recognized restaurants, and local flavor by way of street artists and musicians.
Oswald's: This is one of Santa Cruz's top high-end eateries. Prepare to drop some dollars here, but it will be worth it. If you're a meat eater, try the best steak in town—the rib eye with fries and blue cheese butter. It's undeniably mouth-watering. The service is also top-notch.
Gabriella Café: This charming, romantic, all-organic restaurant is a winner in fine dining. Sourcing the goods of local farmers, Gabriella Café has a tasty, well-rounded menu that's constantly changing. The pappardelle is scrumptious.
Chocolate: In the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, on its main thoroughfare of Pacific Avenue, sits this restaurant with its twinkly lights, outdoor seating and unbelievable dishes like the chicken molé and baked pasta rosettes. For dessert, of course, there is a wealth of chocolate offerings from truffles to an entire dipping pot of bittersweet chocolate.
Mobo Sushi: One of the best sushi restaurants in town, Mobo Sushi has an eclectic array of offerings. Don't miss the seaweed salad or the Corrupter Roll with unagi, basil, macadamia nuts, and garlic.
Hula's Island Grill: Renowned for its award-winning cocktails, Hula's also delivers on the food front with its classic island fare. Try Duke's Luau Pork Plate, the fresh fish options, or the sweet potato fries.
515 Kitchen & Cocktails: Recognized locally for its tasty variety of cocktails, 515 is an über classy two-story restaurant with sweeping views of downtown and a remarkable menu with some of the best food in town. Looking for a deal? Hit up 515 at happy hour for a steep discount on regular menu items.
Verve Coffee Roasters: Undeniably, Verve is the go-to coffee destination in town. With three locations, the Pacific Avenue storefront is the most vivacious with plenty of space to find a seat, excellent java, myriad coffee drinks, and a staff that honors good service. Plus, Verve boasts unlimited wi-fi and a stylish, modern interior. Switch up your typical mocha for a Bowl of Soul that includes chamomile tea, honey and soy milk mixed together.
Buttercup Cakes & Farm House: No one ever said Santa Cruz was a leader in trends, and so we've only got one specialty cupcake shop in town, but it's divine. Buttercup Cakes rivals any New York cupcake storefront. And if you're a vegan or on a gluten-free diet, there are plenty of options for you, too. The Double Chocolate Eloise cupcake is decadent.
The Penny Ice Creamery: With made from scratch flavors like Wild Fennel, Mint Chip, and Whisky Custard, The Penny Ice Creamery has become a Santa Cruz institution. It has three locations, one in downtown Santa Cruz, one in Pleasure Point, and a kiosk on Pacific Avenue. The line will be out the door, but it's well worth the wait. With "green" principles, original concoctions, and a priority on sourcing local ingredients, it's no wonder that The Penny Ice Creamery has been making national news as of late.
Stripe: To walk into Stripe is like happening upon a favorite treasure trove: geometric necklaces, hand-crafted leather goods, luxurious bath products, and one-of-a-kind garments from local fashion designer Sally Esposito make this fashion and housewares boutique a special place. Swing by to find a gift for someone (or for yourself).
Synergy: This flagship store for the company's international organic clothing line is the perfect place to find "green" yoga clothes. It's also the only place in town that sells baubles from nationally recognized bohemian jewelry artist, Laamie Young, of Blank Verse Jewelry.
Sockshop & Shoe Company: Looking for some original kicks while you're in town? Or maybe a pair of heavy duty socks for that hike you're going to take? Try the Sockshop & Shoe Company, a long-time Santa Cruz bastion for footwear.
Legs: Next door to Sockshop is Legs, a perfect place to find a pair of retro stockings or eclectic tights.
DIG Gardens: This is a gardener's paradise. Thoroughly modern in its outdoor décor, DIG offers a wealth of hard-to-find plants, succulents, terrariums, and plenty of DIY greenery projects.
Bookshop Santa Cruz: Since 1966, this independent bookstore has been thriving and brings in national authors to do guest readings and book signings on a regular basis. This is a Santa Cruz book lovers must.
Well Within: Luxurious massages and soaking tubs with garden views are the big draw here. For $15 you'll score a 50-minute solo tub soak that's unforgettable.
Del Mar: The Del Mar is yet another Santa Cruz "must" in terms of experience. This independently owned movie house showcases original (and restored) art deco interiors. Indie movies are shown in this grand theater.
Pacific Blue Inn: This sweet bed and breakfast is found on the outskirts of downtown Santa Cruz. It's walking distance to restaurants and shops in one direction, and the boardwalk in the other direction. Upscale modern rooms, luxurious amenities and a noteworthy breakfast make this a memorable place to stay.
Adobe on the Green: A hidden gem, this bed and breakfast is tucked into a residential neighborhood on a hill in downtown Santa Cruz. It's quiet, beautiful, spacious and within minutes to everything notable in the downtown area.
Babbling Brook Inn: The Babbling Brook Inn is a relaxing hide-away. Surrounded by redwood trees and lush greenery, staying here feels like you've checked out of the city and into a mountain town, only you haven't. The beach is just minutes away as is the boardwalk, but when staying here, you'll feel out of the tourist fray.
The Westside of Santa Cruz offers hiking trails, sweeping ocean views, the famous boardwalk, and the wharf.
Bantam Pizza: Bantam Pizza is one of Santa Cruz's newest eateries and the reviews are outstanding. Share a salad and a gourmet pizza along with a glass of wine, then take a leisurely stroll down to the water on the Westside of town.
Olitas: While the Municipal Wharf is tourist friendly, it's still a sight worth seeing. There are a bunch of authentic seafood restaurants on the wharf, but for a change of pace, check out Olitas, a delicious destination for Mexican food with a view of the Pacific Ocean that's unforgettable.
Ristorante Avanti: This is by far one of the town's most revered Italian restaurants. While the location isn't noteworthy (it's at the corner of a busy intersection), the food is outstanding. Order a glass of red wine, share a salad with your dinner partner, and try the ravioli of the night. Outstanding fare.
Vasilis: As one of two Greek restaurants in town, Vasilis specializes in authentic cuisine and original recipes. Swing by here at lunchtime when you're on the Westside for a value meal. Try the meatballs and get some pita bread with the garlic infused skordalia dip.
Kelly's French Bakery: Kelly's French Bakery offers a generous patio area for casual dining. Pick up a latte and one of their homemade goodies, or if you stop by for breakfast, try the poached eggs and polenta.
Cameron Marks: Cameron Marks is one of Santa Cruz's (and the Bay Area's) standout women's boutiques. With modern décor, cutting edge fashion by up-and-coming designers, and beautiful apparel and accessories curated by Vanessa Ambrose, this is a fashionista's haven.
Steamer Lane: Steamer Lane is one of the most noteworthy surfing destinations on the West Coast. Big waves are soul soothing and scores of surfers dot the water. When they catch a wave, the ride is so long you'll be craning your neck to see how far they've gone.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is the epitome of a tourist attraction during the summer months, but check it out on a weeknight for a less crowded experience. This is a perfect place to bring kids with bowling nearby, rides galore, a famous roller coaster, and a huge arcade.
Hiking/bike riding in Wilder Ranch: Locals tip: Park along Highway 1, where you'll see other cars are parked and hoof it around the corner to avoid paying for parking. Enjoy the bluffs walk and find the hidden beach to relax at. If you're a mountain biker, head to the other side of Highway 1 (not the beach side) for some strenuous biking trails with ocean views. Other spectacular trails will tuck you into dense redwood forests. And at the ranch itself, you'll find some friendly goats and chickens.
Santa Cruz Dream Inn: The rooms overlook the ocean, beach and wharf, and it's located in a tourist-friendly area. But if you prefer a more "locals" experience, try for one of the small but classy bed and breakfasts in nearby downtown.
West Cliff Inn: The West Cliff Inn is located just a half block from the Dream Inn and has a completely different feel—nautical, coastal-inspired décor is found throughout, and benefits include the intimacy of a smaller lodging option.
Pleasure Point feels very "old school Santa Cruz." The East Cliff Drive walk was recently renovated and this is an area that's home to the local surfing community, as well as Jack O'Neill, inventor of the wetsuit.
Betty Burger: With all the classic staples of a burger joint, Betty Burger has a surfer flair and Santa Cruz vibe, and with that comes antibiotic-free and hormone-free burgers. Gluten-free buns, of course, are available.
Verve: See above for downtown Santa Cruz location info. Verve also offers a Pleasure Point destination that's just minutes from the ocean. Locals like to get their coffee to go in the mornings and go for a stroll along East Cliff Drive.
O'Neill Surf Shop: Pleasure Point is a bastion for surf culture, and if you're lucky, maybe you'll see wetsuit inventor Jack O'Neill at his green house atop the bluffs. Or, you can swing by his store, O'Neill Surf Shop for all things ocean-related.
Walk: The newly restored East Cliff Drive/Pleasure Point walk is dreamy. Start out on 41st Avenue and swing around the entire loop with ocean views, gorgeous homes, surfers, hidden beaches, and plenty of places to rest and enjoy the view. If the water is receding, you must take the "low-tide walk," a locals' favorite, which will take you on a lengthy tide pool hopping adventure.
Beach Bungalow Vacation Rentals/Pleasure Point Retreat: This bed and breakfast has one of the best views on this side of town and looks like any other home in the Pleasure Point area. With a rooftop hot tub, this lodging option is like a personal retreat.
Mid-town has a lot to offer in the way of cool restaurants and bakeries, a rock climbing gym, and a favorite yoga haunt.
Lillian's Italian Kitchen: Locals who frequent this restaurant say it's like having dinner at your Italian grandmother's home. With authentic cuisine and lengthy waits, there's a reason this is one of the favorite Italian destinations in town.
Charlie Hong Kong: This is the ultimate healthy fast food joint. Infused with organic produce and an Asian flair, Charlie Hong Kong is a local delight and offers lots of vegan options. Spicy Dan's Peanut Delight is a favorite.
The Buttery: If you're longing for a slice of chocolate ganache cake or a fruit filled pastry, The Buttery is a one-stop-shop for sweets and more. This place is always packed and reasonably so; it's definitely a bakery where you'll want to have your cake and eat it, too.
Linda's Seabreeze Cafe: At Linda's you'll find the best cinnamon roll in the entire town. In fact, even the New York Times gave these toasty buns a shout out. But of course, try any of the omelette plates, or breakfast specials, which are equally delicious. Located just down the street from the beach, this is a locals' enclave.
Tomboy: Unleash your inner cowgirl at Tomboy, a store that epitomizes its moniker with boots, belt buckles, button up shirts, and much more.
Blithe and Bonny: You might recognize this bath and body product line as being found in stores like Anthropologie. But it's here in Santa Cruz where the family-operated company holds its roots. It just opened its first storefront and inside is a dazzling array of bath and body products in a variety of soothing scents like Eucalyptus Mint and Tuberose/Orange Blossom.
Yoga: Known as a refuge for people wanting to get away from it all, Santa Cruz is home to dozens of yoga studios. At the top of the list is DiviniTree, a popular studio that will be opening up a second location on the Westside in the fall of 2013. Especially noteworthy is a lunchtime class with teacher Hannah Muse who recently was voted one of the best yoga teachers in the area.
Kayak Connection: You can't visit Santa Cruz and not spend some time in the water. So if surfing isn't your thing, rent a kayak for a few hours and take a self-guided ocean tour (with a friend) of this paradise city by the sea.
Pacific Edge Climbing Gym: One of the world's best rock climbers, Chris Sharma, has been spotted here (he has local roots). This enormous building houses a giant indoor rock climbing wall, classes, daily equipment rentals, and more.
The Crepe Place: Catch some local live music (or out of town acts) while dining on a breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even dessert crepe.
Chaminade: There might be no better view in the Santa Cruz area than that from the Chaminade outdoor patio on a clear evening. From up in the hills, the vista sweeps all the way down to the ocean. Stay the night in this luxury resort, take a hike on its hidden trail, or enjoy drinks and appetizers with a romantic view.
Capitola is most definitely a favorite neighborhood for the tourists, but you can't miss the creek walk by vacation rentals that leads to the ocean. Swing by Mr. Toots for a café mocha and sip your coffee with an ocean view at this cool and funky hole in the wall.
Shadowbrook: This is one of the most beautiful and ambiance-laden restaurants in the county. Shadowbrook offers jaw-dropping window views of the ocean, a short and romantic trolley ride down to the lobby, lush outdoor gardens, and an exquisite menu.
Café Cruz: The location belies its splendor. Café Cruz is found on a busy commerce street near the highway but tucked inside the restaurant is a place for a perfect date night. The rotisserie chicken and flavored mashed potatoes are unforgettable. And, like most restaurants in Santa Cruz, there's an entire vegan menu.
Pizza My Heart: This is a long-time locals' favorite pizza joint with locations all over town. The array of pizza offerings is dizzying and equally tantalizing—from clams and garlic mixed together, to bacon, black figs, sage, and feta. Order any slice and it will be ready in minutes.
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria: This popular bakery/coffee shop, cafeteria-style restaurant is a bustling place. Grab a number and when it's called you'll point out to your server all of the goodies you want loaded up on your plate. Try the macaroni and cheese, the spinach gorgonzola pasta, or the Blue Plate Dinner in the evening. There are endless dessert options to choose from.
Mr. Toots: This funky coffee shop sits above a bar in Capitola and offers a gorgeous view of the nearby beach and ocean. Grab a latte and a game of chess, and relax for a while.
Pacific Trading Company: A long-time family owned clothing store, Pacific Trading Co. in Capitola sits next to Gayle's, so when you're done eating, head over here to try on some perfect beach weather clothing. The store is especially recognized for its extensive line of denim, bounty of dresses, and beautiful baubles.
Three Little Birds: Right next door to Pacific Trading Co. is the perfect gift shop—Three Little Birds. Selling locally crafted jewelry, bath and body products, and housewares, this is a great place to stop and pick up a gift for a friend back home.
Monarch Cove Inn: Often used as a destination for intimate weddings, the Monarch Cove Inn is also a gorgeous 11-room bed and breakfast set on a hilltop in Capitola, and it's located walking distance from the beach, restaurants, and the shopping district. The views from this inn are enchanting.
These two neighboring cities are on the south side of Santa Cruz County. Soquel butts up to the Santa Cruz Mountains and boasts beautiful hiking trails at the Land of Medicine Buddha (a Buddhist retreat center), and Aptos offers a quiet get-away from the hubbub of Santa Cruz, but with all of the ocean amenities.
Bittersweet Bistro: While dinner here is outstanding, so are the desserts. Split the Chocolate Trio with a friend and indulge in three favorite chocolate treats.
burger.: Sometimes, there's just nothing better than a hamburger and fries. With bleu cheese. And bacon. On both the burger and fries. That's the kind of experimental burger fare you'll find at "burger." With spacious digs, "burger." has affordable prices, a bounty of creations to choose from, and a second location on the Westside.
Pizza 1: This hidden pizza joint near the water attracts not only neighborhood pizza lovers but connoisseurs from all over the county will drive to Pizza 1 for its outstanding pies. If there's one pizza place in town you have to try, it's Pizza 1.
Aptos Coffee Roasting Co.: In the middle of the Aptos commerce area, and in a strip mall of sorts, sits Aptos Coffee Roasting, a great place to order a cup of java and kick back for hours. The coffee is spot on, parking is free and unlimited, and you're just minutes from Nisene Marks State Park.
The Ugly Mug: With plenty of character, local flavor, and live music, The Ugly Mug is a popular coffee destination on this side of town.
The Farm Bakery & Cafe: The quiche—amazing. The fresh fruit tart—it's outstanding. The list goes on and on. With bakery goods, sandwiches, sides, and more, you won't go wrong with anything on the menu. A cozy gift shop offers an array of unique children's toys, housewares and more.
Patine: Finding the La Selva Beach area on the south end of Santa Cruz County can be a bit of an adventure and a drive, but once you discover this hidden and delightful beach community, you won't want to leave. If you're an interiors person, stop in at Patine for textiles, pillows, soaps and more.
Land of Medicine Buddha: While it's a Buddhist retreat center, everyone is welcome to roam the grounds. Park wherever you can find a spot and hit the Eight Verses Trail for some stunning hiking trails amongst the redwoods in the hills of Soquel.
Nisene Marks: One of the area's most epic hiking and mountain biking destinations, Nisene Marks is friendly to families (the fire road allows strollers and takes you on a gorgeous hike). And for those who want to take it to the next level, endless trails zip in and out of the mountains. The Five Finger Falls trail delivers you to a breathtaking wading pool and waterfall.
The Tannery: Located near downtown, The Tannery Arts Center is home to many of Santa Cruz's artists. Swing by and most likely you'll find a local artist who will show you around the grounds (home to a former leather tannery). In addition, there's a performing arts center, café, and lots of artists' studios where you can catch a creative person hard at work.
First Friday: Visit the First Friday website to learn more about the walking art tours that happen around town on the first Friday of every month. Stores, restaurants, and more turn into galleries as locals walk around town and check out what artists are up to.
Wharf to Wharf Race (make it your own): In the summer each year, thousands of Santa Cruzans take to the streets and run the six mile distance from the Municipal Wharf (near the Boardwalk) to the Capitola Wharf. It's a beautiful jog, and you can make it your own any time of the year. Just start at one wharf and run to the other wharf, catching all the favorite views and sites around town.
Farmer's Market: Santa Cruz County offers an array of farmers' markets at various locations and on rotating days of the week. Here, the best of the best in organic produce and food comes out. Don't miss it.
Music at The Catalyst, Crepe Place, and Rio Theatre: These three venues are favorite places in town to catch live local music or national acts passing through.
Shakespeare Santa Cruz: Renowned nationwide for its outdoor Festival Glen, Shakespeare Santa Cruz offers some of the most innovative interpretations of the Bard's work ever seen. Bring a picnic and catch a show at sunset during the summer.
Santa Cruz Surf School: If you come to Santa Cruz, there's one thing you have to do—try your hand (or feet) at surfing. The Santa Cruz Surf School takes newbies to the calm/safe waters at Cowell Beach for introductory lessons.
Wineries: The Santa Cruz mountains are home not only to limitless hiking trails and mountain biking routes, but also to a wealth of wineries without the snobbery, and with a relaxed Santa Cruz vibe.
Open Studios: Every October, hundreds of Santa Cruz County artists open their studios to the public who can stop by for drinks, treats, ask the artists questions, and maybe take home a painting or two.
Big Basin: One of the Bay Area's largest state parks, Big Basin is about a 30-minute drive out of town up Highway 1. Park on the shoulder of the freeway and explore the beach end of the park by walking the fire trail into the deep redwoods, or go up Highway 9 to CA-236 for the main entrance and explore hiking paths with waterfalls, gorgeous views, and California's own majestic redwood trees.
Roaring Camp: For both children and adults, the big attraction at Roaring Camp in Felton (in the Santa Cruz mountains) is its train that takes riders from the camp down to the boardwalk in Santa Cruz and back again. The ticket price is well worth it, especially for children who will thoroughly love the ride through the redwood forest.
Henry Cowell: It's like hiking in your own backyard. Just 15 minutes from downtown Santa Cruz, Henry Cowell has numerous trails and if you stay on the fire trail, at one point, you'll come across a breathtaking view of the ocean.
I adore Santa Cruz. I lived there for two years while I went to UCSC. We also loved Logos Used Bookstore. The largest and best stocked used bookstore I have ever been too. Santa Cruz Diner is also a low cost favorite with huge portions. You also cant forget about Marianne's Ice Cream. Some of the best ice cream I have ever had.
If you are looking for stuff to do, UCSC has lots of galleries, gardens, sculptures, ponds, caves, and many fun geocashe type adventures all for free.
had a fantastic meal at La Posta in May, and a very affordable and quaint stay at Sea & Sand Inn (woke up to the sounds of barking seals and crashing waves, free breakfast with a great view of the water).
Thanks for highlighting many of the things that, even as a local, you can forget are at your fingertips. What a great reminder of all the beautiful and yummy adventures to be had in the Santa Cruz community!
Great guide! Can't wait to try some of the newer restaurants and shops mentioned.
Side note: "the practice of park users avoiding fees creates problems. State parks rely on user fees to help maintain the state park system. Park users who do not pay user fees will still use the park restrooms, trails and picnic areas. They will still need to dispose of garbage and will still need assistance at times from park staff.
When the Department of Parks and Recreation is faced with the decision of which parks to close, parks with low revenue are the first on the chopping block. That means that parks where people avoid paying fees may be at risk of closure- because although the park is getting usage, it is not generating revenue to offset operational expenses.
If you use State Parks a lot consider getting an annual pass which will save you money and still contribute to keeping our parks open. Thanks!
Great round up! I also think Cafe Brasil is worth mentioning. Best breakfast in town, I've never had an acai bowl quite like it anywhere else.
This is a fabulous guide to my old home town! One other spot you have to go if you visit is Artisans Gallery downtown – its an art gallery and shop with all American made art, ceramics, woodwork, and jewelry.
I live over the hill in San Jose, but Santa Cruz is a fun get away from the city. My boyfriend took me on our first date to Gabriella Cafe. This restaurant is truly intimate. Located in an old house, the entire restaurant maybe has a total of 15 tables. I highly suggest making reservations!
Can't believe you left the Bagelry off the list! Amazing bagels / bagel sandwiches and multiple locations.
Canopy Tours at Mount Hermon in Felton is a must!
Love it Christa! Thanks for including Cameron Marks. Just one thing DS, I have noticed that some of the links don't work????
The links that don't seem tot work so far are Stripe & Cameron Marks.
Great list!! I would definitely add Cafe Brasil as a breakfast place on the Westside, and Saffron and Genevive as a mid-town Home and Garden destination.
Interesting list. I would add Pono Hawaiian/The Reef for Downtown as well as Natural Bridges Beach on the Westside. And for Aptos….A MUST is Aptos St BBQ.
Wonderful article Christa! Thank you for mentioning Tomboy and the Midtown section of Santa Cruz! Home to a number of great restaurants and wonderful retail shops including Childish and Amoureuse Lingerie.
Weirdly, even though I lived in SC for 4 years, I haven't been to the majority of these restaurants. Ah, the limitations of the college budget (plus not having lived there in 10 yrs…).
Agreed on Cafe Brasil! Best banana pancakes ever. I also have to give a shout out to the Delmarette – the little cafe right next to the Delmar theater. Fabulous fresh/seasonal sandwiches, salads, and yummy cupcakes. Ooh, also Taqueria La Cabana on Mission – excellent food. And don't forget to grab a sandwich at Zocolli's Deli! Essentially I go to Santa Cruz to eat at my old haunts and end up too stuffed to try anything new.
I like to take people up onto the UCSC campus, maybe take a hike along the Pogonip – great views of the town and bay and you're almost guaranteed to see a banana slug. Don't forget to head to Natural Bridges when the butterflies are in town!
And Soif Wine Bar with their $1 oysters and Jazz nights on Mondays!
¡Tacos Moreno! get the lengua burrito.
Thanks so much Stephanie. Appreciate that!
What a wonderful surprise-I lived in SC in the mid 70's (truly a hippies dream:sun, surf, redwoods, co-ops and the SC Flea at the drive in . .is it still going?) and nearby Watsonville in the 80's until moving to the Portland area in '96. I truly miss swimming in the ocean. Need to take a road trip and visit old friends.
What a surprise-I lived in Sta Cruz in the mid 70's (a hippies dream:surf,sun, redwoods, co-ops,music, love and the Flea Market-is it still going?), then south county in the 80's and moved to Portland area in '96. I miss swimming in the sea . .will need to take a road trip to visit old friends.
Awesome Tour! I'm from Santa Cruz, this was great to see – especially from the penny rose!
This is killing me! My mom just sold her home in Capitola, so I will no longer be able to come and stay at the beach when I visit the states. Waaaaahhh! This list is making me mourn the loss even more. But oh, the Buttery, and Gayles… I would recommend eating at the bar at Shadowbrook, with great cocktails, lighter menu and wonderful fireplace, which might be even better than sitting in the 'proper' restaurant.
Hula's is disgusting, food totally lacking and very overpriced for run-of-the-mill chain restaurant food. Prices are WAY off for the dismal quality and portions of food. Go somewhere else during your stay like The Picnic Basket.
Yeah! Also glad to see Santa Cruz here. Thank you Christa!
Thanks for the shout-out Christa! This is such a thorough guide to Santa Cruz! I'm getting married in Santa Cruz in October and it was awesome to grab items from this to include on a list of "things to do" for people traveling here!
Ahh, this is making me all teary eyed! Born and raised in Santa Cruz, it's so bizarre to go over this list, reminding me everything that I had and the memories surrounding each place. I now live in Portland (another wonderful town) so visiting friends and family back in SC is always a treat.
Also: Yes to Malabar being one of the best restaurants in town. Vegetarian Sri Lankan cuisine. Raj is the best. And Tacos Morenos!! Supreme veggie burrito!
Thank you for the shout out for Sockshop & Shoe Company and Legs, Christa! You mention so many of my favorite places and a few that I haven't checked out yet but will now. It's so hard to decide where to take out of town guests when they visit (too many choices!). I could just start with this list.
And while you're visiting this lovely town, there's nothing better than getting pampered. Indulge yourself at Salon on the Square…a hidden gem in the heart of downtown where you can be treated like local royalty by the amazing and talented team there- specializing in cutting and coloring.
thanks for this. it seems that I go to santa cruz every 2 years and every time we go, we revert back to college years (friends went to college there) and eat cheap food. this would be great for my next time there!
Hi Kylie, Three Little Birds is still open! Yay! The owner expanded to open a second store, the first storefront for the recognized bath and body products line, Bath and Bonny. Best, Christa.
Companion Bakeshop is missing from this list. They have awesome sourdough bread, pastries, and Blue Bottle Coffee! I drive over the hill early in the morning on weekends to eat a scrumptious baked good, cappuccino, and read the Sunday NYTimes at Natural Bridges.
Love the Santa Cruz area and I try to get there every 2 years, as I have a dear friend who lives in Soquel – right near the antique shops! I usually stay at the Best Western Capitola-By-The- Sea. Very nice hotel with the most friendly staff. There is so much to see and do in the Monterey area (the Monterey Bay Aquarium is only about an hour or so drive away, plus Phil's Fish Market for excellent seafood in Motts Landing). For those who inquired, yes, the Santa Cruz Skyview flea market at the old drive-in is still there! Complete with a farmer's market, new items, old items, and unique treasures you find anywhere else! :) I go there nearly every trip to SC. Last time I was there (April 2012) I found so much great stuff that my friend shipped everything back(4 boxes!) to NJ for me (yes, I paid her back). Between the ocean, the woods, shops, SC Boardwalk, art galleries, cafes, etc, you will not be bored there! I have been to SC about 8 times and looking forward to going again next year.
Thanks for this great info. Definitely on the must-visit list.
woohoo! thanks for featuring my home town. I worked at the Farm Bakery all though high school, so happy to see it get mentioned! We always got skipped over in favor of Gayles. However, the spinach gorganzola from Gayle's is the my favorite thing in the world!
Santa Cruz is where I live and work! Thanks for featuring our wonderful city! As a local REALTOR, I work with people everyday that are looking to move here. We live in a truly beautiful part of the world!


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Noncardiac surgery in two severe aortic stenosis patients: General or epidural anesthesia?
Nitika Goel1, M Ganesh Kumar1, Parag Barwad2, Goverdhan Dutt Puri1
1 Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
2 Department of Cardiology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Dr. Nitika Goel
HN0-165, Sector 15 A, Chandigarh
DOI: 10.4103/sja.SJA_648_17
Date of Web Publication 9-Mar-2018
Goel N, Kumar M G, Barwad P, Puri GD. Noncardiac surgery in two severe aortic stenosis patients: General or epidural anesthesia?. Saudi J Anaesth 2018;12:367-9
Goel N, Kumar M G, Barwad P, Puri GD. Noncardiac surgery in two severe aortic stenosis patients: General or epidural anesthesia?. Saudi J Anaesth [serial online] 2018 [cited 2022 Jan 21];12:367-9. Available from: https://www.saudija.org/text.asp?2018/12/2/367/227011
Anesthesia in severe aortic stenosis (SAS) can result in rapid clinical deterioration and patient mortality. The current American College of Cardiology (ACC) guidelines recommend aortic valve surgery [1] before elective noncardiac surgery in symptomatic SAS patients. In some clinical circumstances, aortic valve surgery cannot be performed due to high surgical risk or patient refuses aortic valve surgery. In such situation, it is important to determine which anesthesia technique has the lowest risk for these patients for undergoing noncardiac surgery. Here, we discuss anesthetic management of series of two SAS patients coming for emergency noncardiac surgery.
A 92-year-old male diagnosed with SAS with atrial fibrillation 14 years back was posted for emergency surgery for obstructed inguinal hernia at our institute. He was taking tablet acitrom 1 mg, digoxin 0.25 mg, atorvastatin 40 mg, and lasilactone 20 mg. He had pulse rate of 130/min irregularly irregular, blood pressure 150/70 mmHg, respiratory rate 26/min, breath holding time 5 seconds, and room air saturation of 85%–88%. His preoperative blood investigations were normal except for INR of 2.1, blood urea – 78 mg/dl, and serum creatinine – 1.4 mg/dl. Electrocardiography showed atrial fibrillation with heart rate of 120/min. Chest and abdomen roentgenogram showed the presence of thoracolumbar scoliosis with hyperinflated lungs. His echocardiography showed calcified aortic valve with peak and mean gradient of 110 mmHg and 52 mmHg, severe pulmonary artery hypertension leading to severe tricuspid regurgitation, moderate mitral stenosis, and mitral regurgitation, and ejection fraction of 55%–60%. In operation theater, after establishing electrocardiography, invasive arterial, pulse oximetry, and capnography, general anesthesia was administered using injection fentanyl 60 μg, propofol 30 mg, and atracurium 15 mg. The mean arterial pressure was maintained above 65 mmHg using titrated dose of phenylephrine between 0.3–0.6 μg/kg/min. The intraoperative vitals were stable [Figure 1], and completion echocardiography showed good biventricular function with inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter of 1.8 cm showing <50% collapsibility. The patient was extubated and shifted to postanesthesia care unit with phenylephrine infusion tapered at the end of surgery. After monitoring for the next 2 days, the patient was subsequently discharged home in hemodynamically stable condition.
Figure 1: The intraoperative hemodynamic parameters of our first patient
A 32-year-old female primigravida at 19 weeks of gestation, a known case of chronic hypertension, came to our institute with complaints of breathlessness, palpitations, and syncopal attacks. She had height of 125 cm and weighed 42 kg. She was presently taking tablet dytor and labetalol. On examination, her pulse rate was 80/min, blood pressure 110/70 mmHg, and respiratory rate 12/min. Routine blood investigations were normal except for urea which was 148 mg/dl and creatinine 4.8 mg/dl. Her echocardiography showed bicuspid aortic valve with peak and mean gradient of 118 mmHg and 61 mmHg, severe aortic regurgitation with aortic root dilatation, and ejection fraction was 55%–60%. Her chest roentgenogram showed the presence of thoracic scoliosis [Figure 2]. Pulmonary function tests showed the presence of severe restrictive lung disease. Abdominal ultrasound revealed bilateral parenchymal thickening in both kidneys which was diagnosed as chronic kidney disease Stage IV. It was decided to perform surgical abortion in operation theater as it could be performed in a planned manner in the presence of adequate monitoring. Her baseline heart rate was 70 beats/min, blood pressure of 96/60 mmHg, and room air saturation of 97%. In operating room, after establishing electrocardiography, invasive blood pressure, central venous pressure, pulse oximeter, and capnography, general anesthesia was administered with fentanyl 60 μg, propofol 30 mg, and atracurium 20 mg. After induction, phenylephrine infusion started at 0.1–0.3 μg/kg/min to maintain mean arterial pressure above 65 mmHg. Suction curettage proceeded uneventfully with phenylephrine being tapered off at end. The patient was extubated and shifted to recovery room. She was monitored for 2 days in high dependency unit and subsequently discharged.
Figure 2: The chest roentgenogram of our second patient
There is no consensus on which anesthetic technique is safer for noncardiac surgery in SAS patients. In elderly cardiac patient for obstructed inguinal hernia surgery, one may prefer regional anesthesia. Since patients with SAS have limited stroke volume, any major reduction in systemic vascular resistance may result in sudden fall in perfusion pressure; therefore, spinal anesthesia in patient with aortic stenosis (AS) should be avoided. Although various studies have described the use of graded epidural anesthesia in SAS patients,[2] administration of regional anesthesia at INR >1.5 has been associated with increased risk of vertebral canal hematoma.[3] Therefore, in patients with deranged coagulogram, decision for regional anesthesia should be omitted.
Administration of regional anesthesia in short-statured patients has been associated with variable levels of block height. Although successful graded epidural anesthesia has been reported in short-statured patients for cesarean section,[4] two cases have reported high levels of block.[5] Nevertheless, administration of regional anesthesia in the presence of short stature and scoliosis can lead to variable level of block height which is not desirable in SAS patients.
Very few studies have compared general versus epidural anesthesia for noncardiac surgery in SAS patients. In two studies comparing the mortality rate between general and epidural anesthesia for noncardiac surgery in SAS patients, they found a mortality rate of <5%.[6],[7] In both these studies, authors have proven that SAS patients though not a candidate for cardiac surgery can undergo emergent noncardiac surgery with acceptable risk and found that severity of AS and emergency surgery are most important predictors of major adverse cardiovascular events following noncardiac surgery. Thus, we can say that the question whether to give general or epidural depends totally on anesthesiologist's discretion who takes into consideration patient's perioperative condition, severity of AS, type of surgery, and previous experience.
Fleisher LA, Beckman JA, Brown KA, Calkins H, Chaikof EL, Fleischmann KE, et al. ACC/AHA 2007 guidelines on perioperative cardiovascular evaluation and care for noncardiac surgery: A report of the American college of cardiology/American heart association task force on practice guidelines (Writing committee to revise the 2002 guidelines on perioperative cardiovascular evaluation for noncardiac surgery) developed in collaboration with the American society of echocardiography, American society of nuclear cardiology, heart rhythm society, society of cardiovascular anesthesiologists, society for cardiovascular angiography and interventions, society for vascular medicine and biology, and society for vascular surgery. J Am Coll Cardiol 2007;50:e159-241.
Suntharalingam G, Dob D, Yentis SM. Obstetric epidural analgesia in aortic stenosis: A low-dose technique for labour and instrumental delivery. Int J Obstet Anesth 2001;10:129-34.
Working Party: Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain & Ireland, Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association, Regional Anaesthesia UK. Regional anaesthesia and patients with abnormalities of coagulation: The association of anaesthetists of great britain & Ireland the obstetric anaesthetists' association regional anaesthesia UK. Anaesthesia 2013;68:966-72.
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Wardall GJ, Frame WT. Extradural anaesthesia for caesarean section in achondroplasia. Br J Anaesth 1990;64:367-70.
Torsher LC, Shub C, Rettke SR, Brown DL. Risk of patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing noncardiac surgery. Am J Cardiol 1998;81:448-52.
Tashiro T, Pislaru SV, Blustin JM, Nkomo VT, Abel MD, Scott CG, et al. Perioperative risk of major non-cardiac surgery in patients with severe aortic stenosis: A reappraisal in contemporary practice. Eur Heart J 2014;35:2372-81.
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Kumar M G
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Puri GD


Ocado has revealed more information about the 4G-based wireless protocol used to control the robots powering its new warehouses.
The online supermarket said the protocol marks the first deployment anywhere in the world to use the unlicensed 4G spectrum for warehouse automation and guarantees a connection ten times per second to each of the 1,000+ robots roaming around the warehouse - all working within a 150 metre radius.
Adam Green, wireless team leader at Ocado, said: "While building a robot can be a relatively straightforward task, creating a swarm of thousands of robots and making sure you can communicate with every single in a tenth of a second is a whole different ball game.
Ocado said the wireless protocol can be repurposed for other IoT applications that mandate reduced communications delay between many devices including vehicle-to-vehicle connectivity for smart cars, air traffic control systems or large scale industrial systems.
The automated warehouses are being offered to international partners as part of a managed service called the Ocado Smart Platform.


The Bell Media channel made a trio of international pickups, including the new Shonda Rhimes period drama Still Star-Crossed.
The final season of the medical drama debuts in March, Arnaquq-Baril's documentary takes a People's Choice prize, and more news.
After 85 hour-long episodes, production on the medical drama is set to wrap for the final time next week.
CTV's Saving Hope (pictured) begins filming in Toronto, TVO to honour Deepa Mehta, plus more news.
Eighteen new episodes of the ICF Films and Entertainment One series will bow on CTV during the 2016/17 broadcast season.
CTV revealed its final data for week one of the fall TV season, including ratings for the season four bow of Saving Hope and the performance of newly acquired shows like Quantico.
Production on 18 episodes of the CTV original medical drama kicks off June 1 in Toronto.


A couple of weekends ago we attended Rockingham for BikeSafe 2017, an event designed to encourage bikers to improve their skills and safety on the road.
It's an annual event and one that we attended last year and, having seen just how brilliant it was, decided to go back this time around with our video team.
As well as featuring lots of different aspects and displays from the day, we also got the chance to speak to Nick Adderley, Assistant Chief Constable for Staffordshire Police.
He was there to promote BikeSafe and the work it does with police forces and volunteers up and down the UK but he also took the time to talk us through his BMW R1200 – a firm favourite with police bikers.
What else could you do at BikeSafe 2017?
Attendees had the chance to ride in a police pursuit car – driven by an expert police driver – and also take to the track in an HGV but for bikers, it was the gymkhana and assessed rides provided by police officers that proved most popular.
During the assessed rides, police officers watch and offer tips on how they can improve their riding while out on the road – not bad for a free event!


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It's a great way to catch up with what you might have missed this week on Family Life Mornings. From skydiving, to the color spiders can see. Check in with Steve, Terese & Randy on their latest podcast!
Wedding cake disaster. When we got to our son's wedding, we discovered that the cake my sister had made and placed on a table had slid off and fallen on the floor. My husband and I scurried about local grocery stores to find cakes.


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Q: Microsoft SQL Server join get second table options in one column with delimiter I have table called Products and a second table called Colors.
There's a FK productId in both tables.
Color table look like this:
colorId | productId | color
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1       | 10        | Red
2       | 10        | Yellow
3       | 10        | Green

How could I do a join in order to get all colors associated to productId = 10 all in a single row with comma delimiter?
I mean the result should look like:
prodId | ProdName  | Colors
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10     |Man t-Short|Red, Green,Yellow

Thank you

A: You can use FOR XML PATH to concatenate the values into a single column:
select distinct p.prodid, p.prodname,
  STUFF((SELECT distinct ', ' + c.color
         from Colors c
         where p.prodId = c.productid
            FOR XML PATH(''), TYPE
            ).value('.', 'NVARCHAR(MAX)')
        ,1,2,'') colors
from products p;

See SQL Fiddle with Demo.
Or you can use CROSS APPLY with FOR XML PATH:
select p.prodid,
  p.prodname,
  left(colors, len(colors)-1) colors
from products p
cross apply
(
  select c.color + ', '
  from colors c
  where p.prodid = c.productid
  for xml path('')
) c (colors);

See SQL Fiddle with Demo


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Home » Delta subvariant A.Y 4.2 now present in 42 countries: WHO
Delta subvariant A.Y 4.2 now present in 42 countries: WHO
More than 26,000 cases of the Delta Covid subvariant AY.4.2, considered up to 15 per cent more transmissible than the original Delta, has been reported from 42 countries, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
AY.4.2 is a newly-designated Pango lineage within Delta Variant of Concern, which has three additional mutations, including two in the spike protein: A222V and Y145H.
A total of 17 samples of AY.4.2 variant of the Covid-19 virus have also been identified in India. As per data available on GISAID, it includes seven in Andhra Pradesh, four in Kerala, two each in Telangana and Karnataka, and one each in Maharashtra and Jammu and Kashmir.
GISAID, which stands for Global Initiative on Sharing Avian Influenza Data, is an open-access database.
"An increase in AY.4.2 sequence submissions has been observed since July 2021, and as of October 25, over 26,000 AY.4.2 sequences have been uploaded to GISAID from 42 countries, the WHO said in its latest weekly epidemiological update.
The majority (93 per cent) of these sequences were reported from the UK, where a gradual increase in the proportional contribution of AY.4.2 has been observed; accounting for an estimated 5.9 per cent of overall Delta cases reported in the week beginning October 3, the WHO said.
The global health body said that it "continues to monitor and assess SARS-CoV-2 variants, including the AY lineages within Delta VOC".
The report added that further studies assessing if AY.4.2 is more contagious or deadlier are already underway.
"Epidemiological and laboratory studies are ongoing to assess if AY.4.2 confers any additional phenotypic impacts (e.g. a change in transmissibility or a decrease in the ability of antibodies to block the virus)," the WHO mentioned.
A "gradual increase" in the proportion of AY.4.2 Covid cases has been observed in Britain, with the new variant making up for about 10 per cent of all new cases, compared to just 5 per cent last month.
A separate genome sequencing report of the National Centre for Disease Control report has detected seven cases of AY.4.2 in Indore. The NCDC report said that this sub-lineage AY.4 had caused the surge in Covid cases in Indore in September.
Other countries seeing AY.4.2 cases include Poland, Germany and the Netherlands.
According to the latest surveillance data, AY.4.2 makes up about 16 per cent of all Covid cases in Poland, Daily Mail reported.
Scientists say it is still `unclear` if AY.4.2 is actually more transmissible because too little is known about its mutations.
However, Professor Francois Balloux, a geneticist and Covid commentator at University College London who was among the first to raise concerns about AY.4.2 last week, said the slower rise was `still compatible` with a 10 per cent transmission advantage.
Professor Jeffrey Barrett, who heads up Covid surveillance at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, said the data was "consistent with a small, but real, growth advantage vs other Delta".
While AY.4.2 is not officially named, it could soon be called the `Nu` variant under the Greek alphabetical system for naming new strains of the Covid virus.
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Camera IconShire of Broome Parks and Gardens staff inspect the theft on Carnarvon Street.
Plants worth hundreds of dollars have been ripped-up and stolen from traffic islands and verges around Broome.
The most expensive colourful and expensive varieties have been targeted including Sturt's Desert Peas, Crotons, Cycads, Sunees, Cupheas and Agaves.
They were planted by Shire of Broome parks and gardens staff to beautify streetscapes that are now littered with empty holes.
About 20 plants with a replacement cost of about $800 have gone missing, leaving baron areas of landscaping meant for the community.
Broome Shire President Harold Tracey said the thefts were disappointing and ended up costing the community and ratepayers.
"The cost of this crime is not just in the replacement plants, but also the wasted labour by workers to put the plants in and then replace them," Mr Tracey said.
"The Shire's parks and gardens staff do a fantastic job of beautifying Broome's public spaces, but it's disheartening for them and costly for the community when this occurs.