on Monday, 3rd December 2018 in the Lower Committee Room of the Village Hall, Creech St Michael.
the request made to enable all Councillors to take part in the discussion on the precept (see 9.5 below).
5. Minutes – to approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 1st October 2018.
6. Matters arising from the Minutes of the meeting held on 1st October 2018.
Village and lack of regard for safety by some drivers.
their Appeal against refusal for planning application 49/18/0001 for 95 dwelling at North St, Wiveliscombe.
Towerlea AND Orchard View, Creech Heathfield - erection of timber double garage.
Taunton Water Recycling Centre, Ham Road, CSM. Inst 3 No. sludge cake storage barns (60.04m x 29.76m x 13.07m high) and inst of small section of access rd to adjoin existing rd within the WRC.
Fairview, Worthy Lane, CSM. Erection of conservatory at rear.
Note amended plans were submitted on the 19th November without further notification.
West elevation - glass either side/over top of door.
Roosendall, Bull Street, CSM; erection of a single storey extension to the rear.
30, West View, Creech St Michael. Replacement of extension to the side.
Scheme amended to keep the extension flush with the principal elevation and extending back into the rear garden.
with the plan priorities stated.
(Membership Fee 18/19 £15.00, Bibby Factors Bristol Ltd (Rec Park 3d Security 29.10.18-25.11.18) £302.40.
13.10.18-25.11.18) £4.73 and British Gas Pavilion (Electricity Supply 7.10.18–7.11.18) £45.82.
9.4 Authority to make payments as accounts received. British Gas and EDF (Electricity supply).
9.5 Budget/Precept 2019/2020. To discuss draft budget/precept (papers separately circulated).
10. Party in the Park 6th July 2019 (SG,CS,DK,YG,AB) To report on plans.
11. Rec Park (SG,CS,DK,YG).11.1 To update on any issues; 11.2 Improvements. To update on progress.
11.3 Annual Safety Inspection Report. To update on actions to address points raised.
12. Highways. 12.1 Defects or Issues to be reported /considered. 12.2 Hyde Lane Improvements. To update.
12.3 Fingerposts . To update on volunteers and to identify and photograph existing signs.
Consultation. To consider draft reply from Parish Footpath volunteers and agree the PC response to SCC.
14. Youth Club. To update on progress.
15. Allotments. To update and consider correspondence from Allotment Society.
16. Annual Parish Meeting April 26th Friday 2019. PCllrs to consider format and suggest speakers.
17. Canal and River Trust. Clerk to report on User meeting held (see separate report separately circulated) 8th Nov.
19.New Matters to be carried forward. on its Getset Services.
Future Meetings; The next PC mtgs are on 7th Jan and 4th Feb 2019 at 7pm to be held in Cartwright Rm, Village Hall.


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Q: Open DataReader when mapping from EF 4.1 code first and ValueInjecter I am using Entity Framework 4.1 code first with ASP.NET MVC 3 and Razor view and ValueInjecter.
My view model:
public class ProductViewModel
{
     public int Id { get; set; }
     public string SKU { get; set; }
     public string Name { get; set; }
     public ICollection<Specification> Specifications { get; set; }
}

Model class:
public class Product : IEntity
{
     public int Id { get; set; }
     public string SKU { get; set; }
     public string Name { get; set; }
     public virtual ICollection<Specification> Specifications { get; set; }
}

My action method where I return a list of products and then I need to map each product to a view model.
public ActionResult JsonGetProductList()
{
     IEnumerable<Product> productList = productService.GetAll();

     // Mapping
     IList<ProductViewModel> viewModelList = productList.Select(c => new ProductViewModel().InjectFrom(c)).Cast<ProductViewModel>().ToList();
}

It is giving errors on the mapping part with the following error:
There is already an open DataReader associated with this Command which must be closed first.

How would I fix this?

A: That error appears when you Lazy Load a property of the results before the DataReader of the original query get closed.
You can call the ToList method after the GetAll to force the complete query execution or you can add the MultipleActiveResultSets config to your connection string to allow multiple DataReaders like this:
connectionString="data source=YourServer;Integrated Security=SSPI;
Initial Catalog=YourDB;MultipleActiveResultSets=true"

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Tiesňavy je národní přírodní rezervace a údolí v pohoří Malá Fatra. Tvoří vstup do Vrátné doliny, který vede úzkým kaňonem říčky Varínka s více vodopády.

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Základ geologického podloží tvoří vápenec, dolomit. Nachází se zde několik zajímavých skalních útvarů, z nichž nejznámější je kamenný Mnich. Další útvary připomínají velblouda, Pět formanů, krokodýla, Jánošíkovu kuželnu, Jánošíkovu postel a Varhany. Údolí Obšívanka, které tvoří část Tiesňav a vede ním v současnosti nepřístupná "Zbojnická stezka", je hnízdištěm orla skalního. Klimatická inverze je příčinou sestupu vysokohorské flóry do níže položených oblastí, v údolí Obšívanka je tím nejnižší výskyt dryádky osmiplátečné (Dryas octopetala) a kosodřeviny v Malé Fatře. Vzácně se zde vyskytuje i ostřice nízká (Carex humilis) a Kostřava sivá (Festuca pallens).

Národní přírodní rezervace
Nachází se v Krivánské Malé Fatře v katastrálním území obcí Belá a Terchová. Je tvořena údolím Tiesňavy a dvěma masivy Sokolie a Boboty. Výměra národní přírodní rezervace (NPR) je 479.21 ha. Byla zřízena v roce 1967 a novelizovaná Úpravou Ministerstva kultury SSR č. 465/1986-32 ze dne 31. ledna 1986.

NPR Tiesňavy je vyhlášena na ochranu zachovalých biocenóz s bohatým výskytem chráněných a ohrožených druhů rostlin a živočichů, jakož i výrazných tvarů reliéfu Krivánské Malé Fatry, důležitých z vědeckovýzkumného, naučného a kulturně-výchovného hlediska.

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Reference

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 Jozef Gargulák, Vladimír křížů a kol: Malá Fatra. Turistický průvodce ČSSR 2. vyd., Sport, slovenské tělovýchovné vydavatelství, Bratislava 1984;

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 Fotogalerie ze soutěsky
 Národní přírodní rezervace Tiesňavy, Štátny zoznam osobitne chránených častí prírody SR
 Chránené územia, Štátna ochrana prírody Slovenskej republiky

Údolí na Malé Fatře
Národní přírodní rezervace na Slovensku
Chráněná území v okrese Žilina
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Having trained at The Savoy, this restaurant's owners know a thing or two about hospitality in the grand manner, but the mood here is decidedly more cutting edge. This is Stilton country, so Cropwell Bishop with quince paste might look appealing.
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The county's administrative centre is the city of Leicester, and other major towns are Loughborough, which includes bell-founding among its many industries, and Melton Mowbray, home of Stilton cheese and a particularly English item, the pork pie. One shop in Leicester has been specialising in this meaty delicacy since 1851. Northeast of Melton Mowbray is the lovely Vale of Belvoir, beneath which are large deposits of coal.
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Look at how good this looks.
A Filipino fast-food behemoth is gearing up to take over the US.
It seems there's a Jollibee on every corner in the Philippines — in fact, it's one of the few chains that has successfully maintained market dominance over McDonald's in its home country. Even as McDonald's ramps up its Asian expansion, Jollibee has held its own with 978 locations compared to McDonald's 521.
Now, Jollibee's is coming for McDonald's on its home turf. The chain currently has 36 locations in the US and is opening new restaurants in states like Illinois and Florida this year.
The brand holds a special place in the heart of many Filipino expats. As Jian DeLeon wrote in First We Feast, "For the millions of Filipinos abroad, what Jollibee offers [is] a nostalgic taste of home at a price most of us can swallow."
We, on the other hand, go in not as Filipino food experts, but as two fast-food loving New Yorkers eager to see how the growing chain compares to the competition.
Jollibee has 36 locations across the US, mostly in California. Luckily, there's one in Woodside, Queens, right off the subway.
The place was packed when we arrived around 1 p.m. The lunch rush was in full swing, and scouting for a seat proved to be quite the task. Fortunately, an employee alerted us as soon as two spots became available.
Ordering was a breeze, though we were a bit thrown by the menu's breadth of options. While we are fast-food connoisseurs, we don't typically see spaghetti served alongside fried chicken and burgers at American chains. The cashier was extremely friendly and accommodating, even when we came back twice to order more items we previously forgot.
We ordered quite the spread.
Diners seeking a classic Italian-American take on spaghetti will be surprised by Jollibee's version. As is common in the Philippines, the sauce is more sweet than savory. While it wasn't quite to our taste, it delivered on Jollibee's "meatiest, cheesiest, spaghettiest" marketing. The sauce is chock-full of ground beef, chunks of ham, and a hot dog-esque sausage. It's a better, sweeter version of elementary school cafeteria spaghetti — strangely comforting.
One of Jollibee's signature dishes is the "Chickenjoy" fried chicken, which we ordered as a combo alongside the spaghetti. Taste-wise, the closest chicken chain comparison would be Church's. It's fairly tender, but it lacks a flavorful punch and crunch.
The chicken is available on the bone or in tender form, though Jollibee calls them "dippers." As with the chicken on the bone, the chicken itself is of good quality, but more crunch and pep are needed.
What is remarkable, however, is the fiesta palabok noodles. This is a fast-food take on a traditional Filipino noodle dish, consisting of rice noodles covered in a garlicky sauce, crushed pork rinds, shrimp, parsley, and a slice or two of hard-boiled eggs.
This is a garlic lover's dream. There's a richness in flavor, yet the dish avoids feeling heavy or dense. This is something unexpected at any fast-food chain, let alone an American chain like McDonald's, and it's well worth the trip. It's the surf and turf we deserve.
Another menu item you wouldn't find at McDonald's is the burger steak. It's essentially a Salisbury steak with a side of steamed rice. It's unceremoniously slathered in brown gravy and somewhat tasteless mushrooms. It's a tame but safe bet for a fast-food menu — they're already frying up the burgers, so why not throw some gravy and rice on 'em?
We deeply prefer the patty in a form more familiar to American fast-food fans. Jollibee's Aloha burger marries the best elements of the Whopper and the Big Mac, as well as injecting its own distinct twist: pineapple.
The patty is charred, savory, and juicy. It could easily go head to head with the flame-grilled Whopper in its Platonic form. There's a special burger sauce that's reminiscent of the iconic Big Mac sauce, but it's slightly sweeter. The bacon and pineapple toppings create a delicious play of salty and sweet.
Together, the patty, sauce, cheese, lettuce, bacon, and pineapple all combine for one harmonious melody of fast-food burger brilliance. This is a burger that can duke it out with the top American contenders — it's that shockingly good.
Jollibee also shines in the dessert department.
It's hard to take a bite out of the mango peach pie without comparing it to McDonald's passionately defended apple pie. However, this comparison will only serve to flatter Jollibee's dessert; it's deliciously fruity without being syrupy sweet, and it deftly avoids the fake peach flavor you expect. And the extra-crispy wonton-style exterior brings a level of textural satisfaction that McDonald's lacks.
The chain's soft serve is simple and elegant, as most soft serve is. We couldn't discern any difference from McDonald's or any chain's icy dessert, but we didn't mind.
The ube pearl cooler is a refreshing take on a traditional Filipino dessert made from purple yams. Yet again, Jollibee's version deftly avoids sugar fatigue by balancing its sweetness. At the bottom rests little black tapioca pearls, adding a chewy dimension to the beverage.
Finally, there's the halo-halo. This legendary Filipino dessert is a multi-level hodgepodge, but it's a masterpiece. On the bottom lies sweetened beans, chickpeas, and jello cubes, followed by shaved ice and evaporated milk.
The dessert is crowned with a jewel-like array of ice cream and flan, making it a prime Instagram target.
While it sounds overwhelming, the cacophony of flavors and textures come together to form a strangely beautiful symphony in a plastic cup.
We left Jollibee feeling ... jolly. With an incredibly kind waitstaff, reasonable prices, and a menu that has both tasty takes on American fast-food classics and dishes that are strong in their own right, Jollibee is everything a fast-food chain should be. We see now why it has reigned supreme in its home country, and we're cheering it on as it expands in the West.


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It seems almost disloyal, traitorous even, to voice critique of the National Theatre of Scotland's flagship production, Black Watch. Based partly on interviews with former members of the eponymous Highland regiment who recently served in Iraq, it was the undisputed hit of the 2006 Edinburgh International Festival Fringe picking up a rake of five-star reviews and theatre awards on both sides of the border. The Scottish press reported its successful 2007 US tour in terms usually reserved for national sporting champions: Black Watch appears to be firm favourite in the 'most successful Scottish play of all time' competition. Praised highly by Alex Salmond, the new SNP Government mounted two Gala productions to mark the opening of the new Scottish parliamentary session. Consequently, Black Watch now bears its own burden of representation: it is not simply a Scottish play about Iraq; it is the Scottish play about Iraq. But despite the seemingly universal praise that Black Watch has received, its politics are deeply problematic.
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Listen, we get your apprehension at rocking a plain polo shirt without any other style trimmings – no varsity bomber to give you some swag, no safety blanket by way of a grey marl sweater. No one wants to look like a golfer, not even men who play golf, but stop to appreciate how someone such as Idris Elba uses the humble polo shirt. Combined with a pair of well-tailored trousers, a quality cashmere-blend polo shirt can look hyper modern and confident. The trick is to get the fit right: not too tight or too loose. It also helps if you have a punchy set of guns to add shape.
A smart polo shirt with a killer suit is a surefire way to get props. You need some élan to carry it off: the best route is to let your suit do the popping and underlay the tailoring with a subtle polo shirt. You don't want to look like anyone who'd call themselves a "creative", so stay away from fashion trainers or jazzy embellishments.
Remember when you used to look at photos of boys in bands draped by supermodels at parties and wonder why you're going home with an M&S meal for one and a copy of the TLR? Well, a polo shirt might be your way back into the game. Pick something with swagger – in silk or one with an eye-scrambling pattern – and then throw over a vintage leather jacket. Wear untucked with a pair of black Acne narrow jeans and (if you dare) those Saint Laurent Cuban heels. Walk like Jim Morrison, drink like Jim Beam. For extra points add a gold chain and (why not?) an earring.


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Norris McDonald is an American environmental activist.  He is the founder and president of the African American Environmentalist Association and the Center for Environment, Commerce & Energy.  He was listed by Ebony (magazine) in 2012 as one of America's top 100 most influential African Americans. died Feb, 24, 2021.

Norris McDonald, a leading black environmentalist, is the founder and president of the African American Environmental Association (AAEA), an organization dedicated to protecting the environment, enhancing human, animal and plant ecologies, and increasing African American participation in the environmental movement.

Biography
Norris McDonald was born to parents Sandy Norris McDonald Sr. and Katie Louvina Best in 1958 in Thomasville, North Carolina. Norris McDonald Sr. was a high school principal and Katie Louvina Best worked for the local public school system. She died of breast cancer at the age of 26.

McDonald attended Wake Forest University where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1977. After college, McDonald moved to Washington, D.C. hoping to find a job as a Congressional staffer. Instead, he was hired as a staffer at the Environmental Policy Institute in 1979 (now called Friends of the Earth) where he worked for the next seven years. McDonald's primary duties included media relations, public education, researching, lobbying, and fundraising. During this time, McDonald was introduced to environmental issues across the nation. He also noticed that there were no black professionals working for environmental groups in the Washington, D.C. area. The absence of black professionals in those organizations inspired him to create the AAEA in 1985.

McDonald led the new organization in what would soon be known as urban environmentalism. The organization promoted recycling, cleaning storm drains, weatherizing, and climate-auditing homes in working-class neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. The Association's activities usually created the first interest in environmental concerns in the capital's inner city neighborhoods.

The Association also started a minority environmental internship program in 1989 which placed black college students as interns at several national environmental groups. Many of the first interns from AAEA moved on to work permanently with national environmental organizations and in federal agencies such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Some have become environmental lawyers..".

Norris describes himself as a "black conservative environmentalist". He believes the close ties of the black and environmental movements to the Democratic party are inefficient, arguing that "This leaves the communities out in the cold whenever the Republican Party wins.".

The AAEA has also sponsored creek walks, tours of inner city toxic waste sites, power plants, drinking-water plants, sewage treatment plants, and conservation farms, all with the idea of bringing together mostly white environmentalists with black inner city residents. The AAEA has also lobbied Congress and various state and local agencies to promote protection of the environment. McDonald himself has traveled to countries all over the world, including China and France, to tour nuclear power plants and examine alternate models for keeping the air clean and reducing global warming.

Because of his work in environmentalism, Norris McDonald has received various awards including the Environment Magazine Award in 1991, the Conservation award from the National Wildlife Federation in 1997, and the Green Room Energy and Environmental Leadership Award in 2012. In December 2012 he was named one of Ebony magazine's Power 100, meaning one of the most influential African Americans in the nation.

McDonald was married to Kim-Lee Hawkins in 1991. They divorced in 1994. They had one child together, Sandy Norris McDonald III, whom McDonald raised as a single parent.

References

External links
Norris McDonald
African American Environmentalist Association
African American Environmentalist Association

Living people
1958 births


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Never thought of India as a Destination you just HAVE to see and experience before you die?? Well…think again! As the seventh largest country in the world, India stands apart from the rest of Asia by it's earthy charm and geographical diversities. With so many variations and diversities, there is so much to explore in India. Traveling through this ancient land is an experience that is beyond description. If you love looking closely into the way of life of the people, enjoying ethnic culture,resplendent colors, magnificent monuments, historic cities, forts and palaces, beautiful coasts and the giant snow-capped Himalayas, then India is the place for you!!
1) Natural Landscape
Bordered by the world's highest mountain The Great Himalayas in the north, India stretches southwards and at the Tropic of Cancer, tapers off into the Indian Ocean between the Bay of Bengal on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west.
In between the seas and the mountains you have a land of rolling hills, snaking rivers, vast plateaus & plains, palm fringed beaches, rich deltas, majestic deserts, untamed jungles, tropical rain forests, sunny islands and snow capped mountains that touch the infinite skies! To explore India is to discover a land gifted with everything that makes for a perfect travel spot whatever your preferences from a mountain destination to a beach vacation.
2) Sights and Attractions Of India
Apart from what Nature has to offer, India has a range of man made sights to see and experience. India's exotic cultural treasures and historic monuments are mesmerizing, each having it's own story to tell.
Apart from the Taj Mahal,India also has the allure of Qutub Minar, a 5-story prodigious legacy of the Delhi regime and the magnificent Red Fort the foremost monumental structures built by great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The Jama Masjid, the divine shrine of Muslims, one of the largest mosque in Delhi, Fatehpur Sikri, the erstwhile capital of the Mughal Empire built by Akbar are the epitome of Mughal architectural splendor. The princely state of Jaipur with all its majestic forts and palaces, Charminar with its 4 willowy pilasters, the Konark Sun Temple a unique specimens contrived in the shape of a chariot, all are the affirmation to the affluent Indian culture and heritage. The Ajanta, Ellora and the Elephanta caves are marvelous specimens of exquisite artifacts.
From the Majestic Taj Mahal to countless heritage monuments, architectural structures, temples, churches, mosques, forts, palaces and ancient cities, India has attractions and sights reflecting the diversity of Indian culture, history and religion.
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The Majestic Himalayas that are full of lush green, towering trees, snow clad mountains and hundreds of icy lakes, house some of the most breathtaking hill stations and tourist destinations. These destinations offer various Adventure activities like forest trekking, mountain climbing, hang-gliding and para-gliding, snow- skiing and heli-skiing on the snow covered mountains as well as white water rafting.
If not a big adventure buff…it's still a perfect place to kick back those shoes, relax and breathe in the clean mountain air scented with those sky high trees of the mountain forests.
4) A Beach Vacation Destination
India has a coastline of 7,517 kilometers (4,671 miles), so when it comes to beach holidays in India the choice is unending. Beaches in India provide the most tempting combination of sun, sand, sea and surf that is hard to resist for any beach lover and water sport adventurer.
The West Coast with the Arabian Sea and the East Coast with the Bay of Bengal offer many a verdant vistas to the traveler. The foremost choices of beach travel in India include the beautiful sea shores of Goa, where the tropical sun bathed beaches of Anjuna, Baga & Dona Paula have something for every visitor. With the long coastline lined with swaying coconut palm trees dotted with an occasional fishing hamlet, Kovalam in Kerala is fast developing into one of the world's finest string of beaches.
The beach holiday to beat them all though is off the mainland in the Tropical Isles of the Andaman and Nicobar and the Coral Islands of Lakshwadeep, where you can see the myriad colours of the flashy fish in the coral reefs from above the aquamarine waters.
Whether it's the isolated horizons of the Konkan Coast or the Arabian Sea; the golden sands or the water drenched seashores, every beach in India makes a picture perfect holiday destination.
5) The Grandeur of the Desert
The world's seventh largest The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is a large, arid region in the northwestern part of India mostly in the state of Rajasthan, and extends into the southern portion of Haryana and Punjab as well as into northern Gujarat. Desert safaris on camels have become increasingly popular around Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The tourism industry here ranges from cheaper backpacker treks to plush Arabian night style campsites replete with banquets and cultural performances. During the treks tourists are able to view the fragile and beautiful ecosystem of the Thar desert.
Thar desert provides the recreational value in terms of desert festivals organized every year. Rajasthan desert festivals are celebrated with great zest and zeal. This festival is held once a year during winters. Dressed in brilliantly hued costumes, the people of the desert dance and sing haunting ballads of valor, romance and tragedy. The fair has snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats and folk performers. Camels, of course, play a stellar role in this festival, where the rich and colorful folk culture of Rajasthan can be seen.
6) Jungle,Tropical Rainforest & Wildlife Destination
Because of its size and range of latitude, topography, and climate, India is home to a great diversity of ecoregions, ranging from permanent ice and snow to tropical rain forests.
India's lush green forest cover ranges from the tropical rain forest of the Andaman Islands, Western Ghats, and North-East India to the coniferous forests of the Himalaya. Between these extremes lie the sal-dominated moist deciduous forest of eastern India; the teak-dominated dry deciduous forest of central and southern India; and the babul-dominated thorn forest of the central Deccan and western Gangetic plain. Also acres and acres of tea and coffee plantations both in the south and the east of India, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views are places not to be ignored.
The Wildlife in India has to offer any nature enthusiast is not to be left out. India is home to several well known large mammals including the Asian Elephant, Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Lion, Leopard and Indian Rhinoceros. These large mammals are important for wildlife tourism in India and several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries cater to these needs. Other well known large Indian mammals include ungulates such as the Water Buffalo, Nilgai, Gaur and several species of deer and antelope. Some members of the dog family such as the Indian Wolf, Bengal Fox, Golden Jackal and the Dhole or Wild Dogs are also widely distributed. It is also home to the Striped Hyaena.
Apart from the 410 species of mammals in India, there are about 2546 species of fishes (about 11% of the world species) found in Indian waters and about 1250 species of birds, accounting for about 12% of the world species.
7) A Budget or Luxury Travel Destination
India is a destination that caters to all kinds of travel right from Backpacking to Luxury Travel. So tourists won't have to look hard to find accommodation, travel and activities according to their pockets. There are numerous tourist agents and tour operators as well to save you the hassle of finding your best options.
Accommodation ranging from 5 Star Deluxe Hotels, Business Hotels, Holiday Resorts to non-starred budget hotels, Home stays(Inns) right down to lodges and hostels there's a place to suit every tourists budget.
Major cities in India are well connected by Air while smaller destinations can easily be reached by Train or buses(both privately run and public transport. Trains have different classes of travel, for the tough and cheap regular sleeper coaches and for the more comfortable option air-conditioned sleeper coaches and Fist Class sleepers. Luxury Trains that visit places of tourist interest are also available for a package tour.
A host of activities to indulge in are also part of India's charm. Right from hard core adventure sports to spiritual centers, yoga centers, Ayurveda and Spa resorts, you'll never fall short things to do either whatever your interests.
8) Adventure Travel
Blessed with snow-clad peaks, crystal glaciers, rolling meadows and ski slopes, beautiful valleys, meandering and roaring rivers, gushing waterfalls, thick forests rich in wildlife, swampy deltas, long coastlines and magical moonscapes – India has something for everyone looking for adventure.
The Himalayas offer you some of the toughest and most exciting river runs in the world for white water rafting. The innumerable fresh water streams and lakes in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are ideal for angling and trout fishing. The coastal regions provide excellent opportunities for water sports like water skiing, wind surfing yachting, snorkeling and scuba diving. The islands of Andaman and Nicobar in the Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep in the Indian Ocean are virtually untouched and are some of the best spots for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Be it ballooning, hang gliding or para gliding, India offers excellent locations and facilities for Aero sports as well. Float over the mountains … soar higher on every current of air… hang-glide in the mountains and valleys of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, the Nilgiri hills of Tamil Nadu, the Chamudi hills of Karnataka and the hills of Shillong in Meghalaya.
The awesome height and spread of the snow clad mountains, with the added advantage of powdered snow are tempting enough to magnetize the adventurous spirits of the avid skier, providing all the thrill and excitement attached to the game. Realizing the immense prospect for tourism, India has developed some of the most modern and also the cheapest ski resorts in the whole world.
The Himalayas, a dream for any mountaineer and the most cherished mountain system in the world. With more than 100 peaks above 6000 meters (some of them yet unclimbed) the Himalaya promises every climber their share of adventure, which lures them to the mountains.
Other Activities India has to offer includes, Trekking, Rock climbing, Biking, Bungee Jumping, Safari's, Bird watching and lots more.
9) The People & Culture
The 2nd highest in terms of population India is home to over 1 billion people from diverse backgrounds, religions and cultures. India is the second most culturally, linguistically and genetically diverse geographical entity after the African continent. Almost 70% of Indians reside in rural areas, although in recent decades migration to larger cities has led to a dramatic increase in the country's urban population.
In a country as diverse and complex as India, it is not surprising to find that people here reflect the rich glories of the past, the culture, traditions and values relative to geographic locations and the numerous distinctive manners, habits and food that will always remain truly Indian. All these factors add up to rich and vibrant culture of India.
Hospitable and colorful are two words that best describe Indians. Friendly but inquisitive about foreigners, don't be surprised to attract a small crowd where ever you go….but don't worry they don't mean any harm and are not out to get you. You'll often be asked to sit and have a cup of Chai (Indian spiced tea) to hear their story or to answer their questions about where you're from and what you think of India.
In a Land of 1,652 dialects, surprisingly language doesn't often pose as an obstacle as a huge number of Indians speak and understand English…broken English…but English none-the-less.
10) Indian Cuisine and Food
The Cuisine of India is characterized by its sophisticated and subtle use of many spices and herbs and it a treat to any Food Lover. Being so diverse geographically, each region has its own cuisine and style of preparation. Indian Food is wide ranging in variety, taste and flavour. Indian cuisine is renowned for its exotic gravies and curries which may seem complicated to any newcomer.
Generally, Indian cuisine can be split into four categories: North Indian, South Indian, East Indian, and West Indian. Though a significant portion of Indian food is vegetarian, many traditional Indian dishes also include chicken, goat, lamb, fish, and other meats. Beef and Pork are not very common, but can be found in certain states like Goa, Kerala or in the North East.
If your not a fan of Indian Food…don't worry there are a host of multi cuisine restaurants and eateries especially in the bigger cities and popular tourist spots. But to truly experience India a taste of the local cuisine is a Must!
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Strawberries are native to North America, and the Indians used them in many dishes. The first colonists in United States shipped strawberry plants back to Europe, early1600. Early Americans didn't cultivating strawberries, due to they were abundant in the wilds. Now 75 percent of the North American crop is grown in California, and many areas have Strawberry Festivals, first one dating back to 1850.
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Robert Herjavec And Kym Johnson Are 'Still Dancing' Months After 'Dancing With The Stars'
By Sarah Field
Oct. 17 2015, Updated 2:38 p.m. ET
Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec made quite the impression during last season's Dancing With the Stars — on viewers, and on each other. During the reality program, there were persistent rumors the pair had eyes more for each other than for the mirror ball trophy. They were often coy about their relationship, but over the summer Johnson told an Australian news outlet that indeed the two were more than just close friends, as The Daily Mail reported in July.
Now she's also confirming the relationship to American news outlets — in a way. Johnson spoke with Fox 411 in late September. The reporter asked about the dating rumors and noted that Herjavec was in New York at the same time as Kym. Johnson didn't reveal that the pair had any dinner plans, but did say they have kept up with one Dancing With the Stars activity. She also seemed to joke at the idea that it was a "coincidence" that they were in the same city at the same time.
"It's a coincidence. We're still dancing together. Yeah."
But despite the coyness, Johnson confirmed romantic unions are certainly possible after a turn on Dancing With the Stars, and finding love is always a prospect. After all, that certainly seemed to be the case for her and Robert. While speaking to Fox 411, Johnson spoke about coming back to Dancing With the Stars last season after spending some time on Dancing With the Stars Australia. For Kym, it was a bonus to have Robert be a part of the action.
"I had a few seasons off in between because I was judging the show back in Australia so I took off the dance shoes for a while and went back to judge the Australian show and didn't really think I would come back, and then they called me to be a part of the 10th anniversary show and ended up getting Robert in, and it was great. He just loved it."
On Instagram, Johnson posted a picture on Sunday, October 11, of herself and Robert participating in AIDS Walk LA, along with fellow Dancing With the Stars alum Carson Kressley.
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In short, I have been a DJ for over 2o years, played all over the world in most of the best spots with many of the scene's leading players who are now amongst my close friends. I have enjoyed a taste of crossover success as one half of Soul Central, covering the classic "Strings of Life" although I have always considered myself to be an underground DJ. The only place you'll find me behind the decks now is at my own Vocal Booth Weekender related events, or on very special occasions at the RIGHT spot !
For a more indepth look at myself, here is my official biography.
Andy Ward first gained success as a DJ in his home town of Birmingham, UK in the early 90's. It was his legendary Sunday morning parties at The Marco Polo Bar that gained the support and following of his many friends in the second city, a following which allowed him to take an unprecedented 200+ people on a UK wide tour, playing at the then super clubs such as Cream and Love to Be.
In 1995 he was hailed by Mixmag as one of ten new talents to watch out for, alongside the likes of Tony de Vit, Elliot Eastwick & Gayle San.
His musical style started out as an even blend of early rave anthems, which could have been anything from a Chicago house track to an exctasy-driven hands in the air number. It was this variety in his playing that led Andy to be able to adapt his set at any given time to the crowd in front of him, and this style slowly started to gain him notoriety around the UK.
The next chapter in his career saw Andy join Choice FM in Birmingham, and what was fortunate timing in his appointment led him to be given three shows across the weekend on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Once again Andy used his musical knowledge and tastes to present a diverse spectrum of music to the people of Birmingham and continued to gain more and more listeners. As Choice FM became Galaxy 102.2, Andy was given the prime time slot of a Friday evening and competed with Pete Tong for the lion's share of the audience in the Midlands.
Various residencies in Birmingham and The Mud Club in London were accompanied by guest appearances at more and more high profile venues, and slowly but surely Andy became a regular headliner around the country at clubs like Back to Basics, Miss
Moneypenny's and his favourite venue outside of Birmingham, Garage City. It was this connection with Garage City and his faultless performances there that led Andy to be offered a residency for what he now describes as one of the best parties in the world. Since its conception Andy has played alongside the world's most respected DJs for Soul Heaven.
Not only has he conquered the DJ booth, he also enjoyed phenomenal success as one half of chart topping duo Soul Central.
In 2005 Soul Central stormed the UK charts at an impressive debut number 6, with their worldwide smash "Strings of Life". Once again, Andy found himself step up a notch in his career, becoming a world class producer has enabled him to cover all continents, with several worldwide tours under his belt. Continuing to release both club anthems and underground classics, Andy now enjoys a healthy solo remix and release schedule.
Now residing in Spain, until 2014 Andy presented his world famous "Vocal Booth" radio show weekly, (Thursdays 8pm GMT). One of the busiest chat rooms in existence has seen anyone from Louie Vega to Dave Lee pass through on a regular basis. Andy also provided guest mixes week in week out for internet and radio stations alike around the globe.
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The Vocal Booth Weekender is one of the most talked about events of recent times, check here for full details.
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Fernando Pacheco was born and raised on the island of Oahu. Growing up on a dairy, the first thing he wanted to be was a cow. He has not achieved this goal.
Although singing with PIMPBOT is his first love, he is easily recognized as the host of Almost Local on OC16. After entertaining radio listeners for over a decade, fans can continue to hear his voice on The Flannel Panel Podcast.
As a pundit in social media, he doesn't just share news – he creates it. Due to his powerful online presence he was brought on as a full-time blogger forbeing808.com – HMSA's health and wellness blog.
As if all that weren't enough, he regularly performs stand-up comedy, having opened for such national acts as Brian Posehn, Todd Barry and Flight of the Conchords' Rhys Darby.
In giving back to his community, he volunteers his time to hold the multimedia seat on the City and County of Honolulu Commission on Culture and the Arts. He also leads 808 Green Thumbs, one of Hawaii's largest gardening groups.


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Last month, we finally got our mitts on the artwork and tracklist for Laura Marling's upcoming second album I Speak Because I Can, the first of two full-length releases she has planned this year, and we're even happier to hear that the Hampshire folk darling will be gracing Camden Barfly on March 23 for what the club's Fly Presents are accurately, tantalisingly calling an "intimate" gig. Tickets go on sale at midday today from barflyclub.com, but you may want to hedge your bets by taking part in a competition the club are running that goes live on Friday morning at www.the-fly.co.uk.
Three bits of Brandi Carlile news today. Most excitingly, Brandi returns to the UK for the first time since the release of her third album Give Up The Ghost [review] late last year with a (so far) one-off date at Manchester's Club Academy on April 28. Tickets are £11 plus booking fees and are on sale here. A full European tour is expected to be announced in the not too distant future. The second bit of news is that non-US residents are finally able to buy Brandi's recent XOBC EP, released in the US for Valentine's Day. The five-song EP includes a riotous cover of The Beatles' 'All You Need Is Love' and can be purchased through iTunes.
Over the course of their three-year infancy, Warpaint have been through drummers like we've gone through pens. Drummer number four, Corridor's Michael Quinn, left in November after just three months of stepping into Josh Klinghoffer's shoes, and has now been replaced by Stella Mozgawa of MINK who appears to be joining founding members Emily Kokal, Theresa Wayman and Jenny Lee Lindberg on a more permanent basis, working with them on the recording of their debut album, due out later this year through Rough Trade Records. The wave of critical acclaim for last year's Exquisite Corpse EP [review] will finally usher the group over to the UK in May for the first time to play a small clutch of shows that will no doubt be rammed full of admirers.
Good news for a Monday. Natalie Merchant has announced her first full European tour in what could fairly be described as an awfully long time; it's scheduled for May and will see the legendary lady visit seven UK cities in support of her upcoming album Leave Your Sleep (now due April 12 through Nonesuch). Tickets are generally priced at £27.50 with some regional variation (*cough* London), and are on sale through livenation.co.uk and gigsinscotland.com.
2010 is a big year for Ladyfest. The US-inspired DIY organisation is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and although the main Ladyfest Ten party won't be lighting the sparklers and slicing the cake 'til October/November, there will be a number of fundraisers and mini-fests in the meantime. Most pressingly is the upcoming week-long affair at Goldsmith University's Student Union, now in its fourth year and getting better all the time. Running from February 22–26, events include art exhibitions, discussions, cabaret, talks from female-centric activists and artists, crafternoons, performance art and the essential Ladyfest ingredient: live music.
Joanna Newsom will play her first UK dates since her one-off show at London's Somerset House in July 2008 with a two-night residency at the Royal Festival Hall. Tickets for the May 11-12 shows go on sale from the venue's website from 9am Thursday, though Southbank Centre members get priority early booking from Wednesday. You know what to do people!
Already an unmissable live performer, Soap&Skin looks set to multiply her wow factor with a one-off ensemble show at London's Union Chapel on April 23. Having recruited a chamber music group led by cellist Christof Unterberger, the Austrian teenager will bring her astonishing, minimalist debut Lovetune For Vacuum into life with the help of three string players, a horn player, a bassist and a backing vocalist. It'll be her most full-blooded show to date, though it might drain ours; things can get more than a little intense in the dramatic world of Anja Plaschg's alter ego.


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John Pettie Detailed Biography
John Pettie had become a member of the Royal Academy in 1866 and a full academician in 1874. He was also an amateur yet Enthusiastic Musician.
Who was John Pettie?
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John Pettie was a famous Scottish painter of the Victorian Era. However, he had spent most of his career in England. John Pettie is known to have influenced and helped the career of the young composer Hamish MacCunn.
The Proposal. John Pettie, R.A. (1839-1893). Oil On Canvas, 1869.
He had organized concerts for the composer in his studio and had later allowed the marriage of his daughter Alison to him in 1888. Hamish had also served as a model for many of the paintings and sketches made by John Pettie.
John Pettie was born on March 17, 1839, in Edinburgh. His father Alexander Pettie, who was a tradesman of some means, and the name of his mother was Alison Pettie. The family had moved to Linton, Haddingtonshire in 1852 when he was just ten years old.
His father had initially protested against John taking up art as a career. But this obstruction was overcome very easily when the portrait of the village carrier and his donkey was brought forward.
Pettie entered the Trustees Academy in Edinburgh when he was just sixteen years old. He was being mentored by Robert Scott Lauder.
He had fellow students like John MacWhirter, William Quiller Orchardson, William McTaggart, Peter Graham, Tom Graham, and George Paul Chalmers.
All of them became great personalities in painting. The careers of Pettie and his companions marked a huge development in the history of the modern Scottish school. This was mainly due to the efforts of Lauder.
The pictorial ambitions of the group were quite different from the ones who preceded them like Sir Noel Paton, Erskine Nicol, the Faed brothers, and Robert Herdman. While their predecessors were creating an illusion of a story,
The insistence of domestic affection or the making of a dramatic point, Pettie's work embodied purely pictorial motive over and above the subject. He aimed at a rich resonance of color and this achieved his fame and success.
The first ever exhibit at the Royal Scottish Academy was A Scene from the Fortunes of Nigel, with inspiration drawn from the subjects from the novels of Sir Walter Scott and two portraits in 1858. They were followed by The Prison Pet that appeared at the Scottish Academy in 1859.
They were followed by 'Distressed Cavaliers', 'False Dice' and the 'One of Cromwell's Divines'. He made a debut in London as an exhibitor by sending 'The Armourers' to the Royal Academy in 1860.
The next effort 'What d'ye lack, Madam?', which was a study of Jenkin Vincent in the 'Fortunes of Nigel' was also very popular. This encouraged the young painter and he settled in London, joining Mr. Orchardson after about twelve months.
Archer, James; John Pettie (1839-1893), Artist
These two artists had shared a studio for several years, in Pimlico and then at 37 Fitzroy Square, followed by the home of Ford Madox Brown. Pettie earned a wide recognition sooner than Orchardson and attracted attention with his daring and assertive harmonies.
Pettie was pretty industrious and soon became one of the best painters in all of England. The rapid succession of canvases produced by him found quick sale among dealers and private collectors.
The first contribution that he made ever after his migration was 'The Prior and Edward Glendinning', another scene from Scott. He kept on producing wonderful paintings year after year. 'The Trio', 'George Fox refusing to take the Oath' and 'The Tonsure' represented Pettie in 1863, and 'At Holker Hall' in 1864.
There was 'The Drumhead Court-martial' in 1865 and 'An Arrest for Witchcraft' in 1866, a dramatic and vigorous piece of work, that secured his selection as an Associate Member of the Royal Academy. Pettie had married Elizabeth Ann Bossom in 1865 and had moved out, deserting Mr. Orchardson to set up a house for himself.
John Pettie had been elected as a member of the Royal Academy in succession to Sir Edwin Landseer by contributing 'Jacobites, 1745' as the diploma picture. John Pettie had sent about 130 pictures to the Royal Academy between 1860 and his death in 1893.
Other than these, there were much more which had gone to their private homes. Pettie was one of the most successful painters in his days.
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"President Trump has reorganized the National Security Council by elevating his chief strategist Steve Bannon and demoting the Director of National Intelligence and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Now, Bannon will join the NSC's principals committee, the top inter-agency group for discussing national security. The National Security Council is the staff inside the White House that coordinates decision making by the president on such matters, in coordination with outside departments including the State Department and the Pentagon.
It's an unusual decision, NPR's Mara Liasson reported. "David Axelrod, for instance, who had a similar job as Bannon in the Obama administration, never sat in on Principals meetings," she added. When such figures seen as part of the political wing of the White House have participated in broader National Security Council meetings, it's sparked sharp criticism from the national security establishment."


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Eos History
The publication that evolved into Eos, called Transactions, American Geophysical Union, began as a way to distribute information about AGU's annual meetings and discipline-specific sections to AGU members. Launched in 1920, it was published sporadically until 1959, when it became a quarterly. In 1969, it became monthly and added Eos to its name. In 1979, the publication became a weekly newspaper. Then, in 2014, Eos.org was launched, making the publication more accessible than ever to a wide variety of audiences. To accompany this dynamic new format, a companion glossy magazine was also launched, which is mailed monthly to all AGU members. Eos in 2014 even joined the Twitterverse under the handle @AGU_Eos, reaching an entirely new audience!
As former AGU executive director Fred Spilhaus said in a 2007 article, "Almost 40 years ago, President Landsberg challenged members to use Eos 'for voicing their opinions.'" He went on to say, "Let AGU not be further away from you than your nearest mailbox." Eos remains your forum. Today, wherever you are in the world, let AGU be no farther away from you than your Internet connection."
And as past AGU president Carol Finn said in a 2015 article marking the launch of Eos.org, "While the site may be new, as with all AGU initiatives, the principles and reputation on which it's built make for a strong foundation. Eos's efforts to keep Earth and space scientists informed about the latest developments in our community have always been admirable, and the new site will provide for a whole new level of reach and engagement. Not only do I think our readers are going to enjoy the site—after all, it's pretty snazzy!—I think they will benefit immeasurably from the knowledge it shares and the relationships and collaborations it helps to build."


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Cerebrovascular effects of small volume resuscitation from hemorrhagic shock: Comparison of hypertonic saline and concentrated hydroxyethyl starch in dogs
Donald Prough, D. S. Prough, C. L. Taylor, D. D. Deal, D. S. DeWitt
To determine if hypertonic and hyperoncotic resuscitation solutions exerted comparable effects on cerebral hemodynamics following hemorrhagic shock, we compared randomly assigned, equal volumes (6.0 ml/kg) of hypertonic (7.2%) saline (HS) and hyperoncotic (20%) hydroxyethyl starch (HES) for resuscitation from acute experimental hemorrhage in 12 anesthetized dogs. Regional cerebral blood flow (radiolabeled microspheres), intracranial pressure (cisternal catheter), and systemic hemodynamics were recorded. Rapid hemorrhage reduced the mean arterial pressure to 45 mm Hg for 30 min. Resuscitation fluids were infused over 5 min. Both fluids restored mean arterial pressure and cardiac output equally. However, at 60 min following resuscitation, cardiac output decreased in the HS group in comparison to the HES group (1.7 ± 0.1 vs. 3.1 ± 0.2 L/min, p < 0.05). Cardiac output rapidly declined, however, in the HS group in comparison to the HES group (p < 0.05 60 min following resuscitation). Intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion pressure were similar at all intervals. Regional cerebral blood flow was similar following both fluids. Neither fluid restored cerebral oxygen transport to baseline values. Based on these data, the authors conclude that, following severe hemorrhagic shock of brief duration, systemic and cerebral hemodynamic values are restored equally well by highly concentrated colloid or by hypertonic saline, although hypertonic saline only transiently improves cardiac output.
Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology
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Prough, D., Prough, D. S., Taylor, C. L., Deal, D. D., & DeWitt, D. S. (1991). Cerebrovascular effects of small volume resuscitation from hemorrhagic shock: Comparison of hypertonic saline and concentrated hydroxyethyl starch in dogs. Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, 3(1), 47-55.
Cerebrovascular effects of small volume resuscitation from hemorrhagic shock : Comparison of hypertonic saline and concentrated hydroxyethyl starch in dogs. / Prough, Donald; Prough, D. S.; Taylor, C. L.; Deal, D. D.; DeWitt, D. S.
In: Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, Vol. 3, No. 1, 1991, p. 47-55.
Prough, D, Prough, DS, Taylor, CL, Deal, DD & DeWitt, DS 1991, 'Cerebrovascular effects of small volume resuscitation from hemorrhagic shock: Comparison of hypertonic saline and concentrated hydroxyethyl starch in dogs', Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 47-55.
Prough D, Prough DS, Taylor CL, Deal DD, DeWitt DS. Cerebrovascular effects of small volume resuscitation from hemorrhagic shock: Comparison of hypertonic saline and concentrated hydroxyethyl starch in dogs. Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology. 1991;3(1):47-55.
Prough, Donald ; Prough, D. S. ; Taylor, C. L. ; Deal, D. D. ; DeWitt, D. S. / Cerebrovascular effects of small volume resuscitation from hemorrhagic shock : Comparison of hypertonic saline and concentrated hydroxyethyl starch in dogs. In: Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology. 1991 ; Vol. 3, No. 1. pp. 47-55.
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Less Equals More...
Over the years we have learned that all the wants, desires and "American" dreams that most people wish for ended up not living up to our grand expectations. We were very fortunate to be able to achieve the things that we had always wanted and dreamed about. But yet, once we got there we realized that we wanted more. After all that is the American way right …wanting bigger and better things – a bigger house, a nicer car, etc.? Nope – not for us! We found that less equals more. That's right, we had to get rid of all our things and possessions to achieve our dream!
Our Big Decisions...
All of this started in June of 2016 – when we made the big decision to retire early and move to Thailand during the summer of 2019. At that point we had already made several trips to Thailand (along with visits in and around Southeast Asia) and felt that we could live there full time. Since at that time, 2019 was 3 years away and too early to get into the how's and why's of our big plans (with friends and family) we decided it would be best to keep this news to ourselves for a while. But it would be something that we would quietly prepare for in our free time.
Our 2nd big decision moment came in May 2017 when we decided to take advantage of the hot real estate market and put our house on the market a year early. This same month we rented a large Penske truck and moved all of our major/large furniture to family members.
Over the summer of 2017 we started doing some repairs and improvements to our house and yard. This included finishing up sodding of backyard, mulching flower beds, updated septic system, power washing house and driveways and painting house. All of this along with going through and getting rid of our things ended up taking much longer than we expected but we kept chipping away at it until we got it done.
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Our 3rd big decision came in July 2017 when we decided to move out of our house and into an apartment. We had been looking around at different places but settled on a brand-new apartment complex in Garner. We were the first ones to move into our apartment!
We were able to put our house on the market right before our December 2017 trip to Thailand. We actually got an offer while we were in Thailand and eventually closed in February 2018. It's been a long and hard couple years getting to this point but it's been worth it. It now feels good having all of that behind us now.
Bittersweet Moment - The Last Day at Our House (February 2018)
July 1, 2019 - Our Retirement Arrives...
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During the last week (before leaving for Thailand) we sold our car to a co-worker (Steve). He was gracious enough to let us keep it up until the point we left Raleigh.
So Today we stopped by our work to pick him up (and one last visit with a few co-workers) then headed to the airport. Steve dropped us off, we said our goodbyes, I handed him the keys and he returned home with his car. Love it when a plan comes together! 😀
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Q: What is the difference between a SQL Login and a Database User in terms of security? I am currently working with a consulting agency to set up a new production environment. They have set up a separate SQL login for each database.
However, there is no corresponding database user mapped to any of the logins, and all of the logins seem to have full access to any of the databases on the server.
In fact, each login has a check next to all the server roles.
Is this a common practice and is it safe in terms of security?

A: You can have a login to the SQL Server instance, but no access to a given database. When your login is granted access to a DB, you become a user in that DB.
As for granting max perms via roles to all logins, this is very risky, and not common, or default. Best practice is to use the very lowest perms possible that still allows users to complete their work.

A: Excellent answer provided already. I just wanted to add that I've found the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Security Best Practices to be really helpful when learning about security model of both SQL Services and users/logins.
I'm sure there's a SQL Server 2008 edition available.
Here's the link from my bookmarks.
Understanding the relationship between these concepts has often helped me when troubleshooting application errors or jobs:

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*Database User

*database roles

*instance-level logins

*Windows users assigned to SQL service account


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Cool down, zip back to work, realizing I've forgotten my lunch. DOH! Luckily, I keep food around the office just for such times. Lunch is a mish-mash of deli chicken, yogurt, a banana, and pretzles. Actually, a good calorie profile!
I'm really pleased with the fitness rehab. At the onset I feared it would take as long to build my fitness up as it did the first time. But it seems re-building isn't the same as starting from scratch. Maybe I've gotten better at training? Either way, I'll take it. Starting to get hopeful for some summer challange rides.


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Brachial plexitis is characterized by acute onset pain followed by weakness due to dysfunction of the nerves comprising the brachial plexus. The exact pathophysiology of this condition remains unknown, but certain associations have been described in the literature. It is thought to follow recent infections, especially viral illnesses in 25-55% of the patient population. ⋯ The acute denervation of certain nerves in the brachial plexus is suspected to be due to reconstitution of his immune system. In the literature, there have been no reports of such. Reporting this in this patient would lead to further recognition of this rare, but plausible etiology for this condition.
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The paper uses ultrasound imaging standard section to examine the fatal central nervous system in early pregnancy, combined with ultrasound imaging in the diagnosis of fatal central nervous system malformation in the middle and late pregnancy, to determine the feasibility of ultrasound imaging in the detection of central nervous system abnormalities in the first trimester of the foetus. The paper selected 2,701 pregnant women from the Department of Ultrasound in our hospital from November 2012 to November 2016 to screen for the transparent layer of the fatal neck in early pregnancy, with a total of 2751 cases. The paper uses Madison V20 and Madison XG colour Doppler ultrasound diagnostic instrument, the probe frequency is measured from 2.0MHz to 3.5MHz, grouped according to gestational age, the statistical section of the case is displayed, and the NT value is used to count the ultrasound image during early pregnancy. ⋯ At the same time, the number of positive cases and CNS malformations in this group were few. The positive cases detected in early pregnancy were severe malformations of CNS. The diagnosis of other CNS malformations in the foetus needs further study.
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Suzy Lamplugh Trust launches online platform for victims of stalking
Following the launch of the London Stalking Support Service at the beginning of 2020, today the Suzy Lamplugh Trust is launching a new online platform for victims of stalking to access support. The tool details services available across London by borough. Over the course of 2020 the tool will be developed to incorporate more detail on local services across the UK. Initially launched in English, the platform will be available in multiple languages in the upcoming months to ensure that language is not a barrier to access stalking support.
The tool is available through the Suzy Lamplugh Trust website, and can be completed by victims of stalking and their friends and family, to be directed to specialist advice as well as services and support mechanisms in their area. Click here to access the online platform.
The London Stalking Support Service funded by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime through the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Fund, was launched earlier this year to increase support to victims of stalking across London. It operates alongside the National Stalking Helpline, a telephone and email service available to any victim of stalking across the UK.
Suky Bhaker, CEO of Suzy Lamplugh Trust said; "This tool will offer advice and support to anyone who is concerned that they may be experiencing harassment or stalking. Research shows that on average, victims experience over 100 stalking incidents before reaching out for support. We want to ensure such support is available to assist victims to better understand their experience, to access vital information and advice at any stage in their journey. We hope this tool will empower and enable those seeking support to contact specialist services such as the National Stalking Helpline, or report to the police. The National Stalking Helpline and London Stalking Support Service are here to support all victims of stalking, and this will be an important tool to help reach out to more."
Author: Helen Burrows
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There's a wonderful independent film called "Diamond Meno" made in 2001 that none of us will ever get to see in theaters because distributors would rather foist this garbage on the lucrative 17- to 25-year-old male market and make a lot of money instead.
4. "Crossroads": Britney Spears better stick to making Pepsi commercials.
5. "Adam Sandler's 8 Crazy Nights": Will this guy ever go away?
Both films featured unforgettable patriarchs. Naseerudin Shah brought new meaning to the word "idiot," while Michael Constantine introduced a new generation to the use of Windex as a universal solvent. I know a local man who claims gasoline does the same trick for him, albeit with more combustible results.
Brad Silberling's hidden treasure on bereavement featuring excellent performances by Susan Sarandon, Dustin Hoffman and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Steven Spielberg's spellbinding futuristic thriller with Tom Cruise at his best.
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Pushable Objects
by Bedazzled
The NG game engine has made available several new features for use with pushable objects. I shall try to cover them all in this tutorial, explaining the OCB codes required to make these new features work.
Standing on pushable blocks
By using an appropriate OCB code, Lara is able to stand on pushable blocks ranging in height from 1 - 28 clicks or the equivalent of 7 blocks. The formulae used to determine this code is: OCB = (64 required to enable the new features) + (block height measured in clicks.) For convenience a table listing the required codes for block heights ranging from 1 - 28 clicks is given below.
This picture shows Lara standing on a 1 block high crate in order to reach a higher tunnel.
Pushable blocks are also able to be stacked and providing that each block has been given the ocb code appropriate to its height, Lara is also able to move a block along the top of other pushables as seen here in order to gain access to another tunnel.
Pushables can also be used in conjunction with climbable walls as seen in this screenshot. In this scenario you would set parameters for the climbing wall to make the climbable section start at a distance of 8 clicks above the ground, necessitating the use of the pushable block.
Pushables & Raising Blocks
Pushables can be used in conjunction with both the RAISING_BLOCK 1 and RAISING_BLOCK2 objects. When used in this way once placed onto a raising block the pushable will rise and fall in real time with the raising block beneath it.
However it should be noted that due to technical limitations which cannot be changed, when a previously climbable block is pushed onto a raising block it will lose its climbable attributes. It regains them once removed from the raising block.
Pushing objects off Ledges or Platforms
This new move also requires an OCB code, in this case 32 (which must be added to the OCB of 64 required to enable new features). For statues and non-climbable blocks this results in a required code of 96. For climbable blocks simply add 32 to the appropriate OCB code in the table above.
With this OCB code Lara is able to push an object off a ledge or platform, with the following exceptions.
1. There is a shatter object on the tile the pushable object will land on.
2. If the tile the object will land on is not flat. The tile can be raised from floor level but it must be flat.
In both these cases Lara will stop pushing when the object reaches the edge of the ledge or platform.
You should also ensure there is a minimum clear drop of one block between the point the object will be pushed from and the tile it will land on. This is needed to avoid having Lara walking in thin air as the object tips and begins to fall and also for the object to fall correctly.
Due to technical limitations which Paolone can't change, if an object such as a statue is pushed off a ledge or platform it will tip over as it begins to fall, but will be standing upright again once it lands.
Disabling pulling & pushing
Note: The OCB values listed in the table below concerning disabling of pushing or pulling are only for combining with the OCB codes described in the sections above covering climbable blocks and pushing objects off ledges.
If the disable pushing or pulling feature is to be used as a stand alone feature, OCB 64 must be added to the value shown in the table in order to enable the NG features and this applies to all pushable objects.
Restricting which Block sides can be Climbed
Applicable only to blocks 8 clicks or more in height, the code given in the table below should be added to the code for the corresponding block height found in the first table to arrive at the final OCB code.
If you want Lara to climb on only the West & North sides, for example, the final code is calculated as follows:
2048 + 4096 + 64 + (block height in clicks)
Pushables and Meta
When creating a pushable object it's important that the point of origin is at the centre of the object's base as shown here with a pushable block. This is to ensure it will fall correctly when pushed from a ledge.