The present thesis provides detailed investigation on development, manufacturing optimisation and characterisation of a novel composite material system using thin C-plyTM non-crimp carbon fabric (NCCF) of carbon in conjunction with Elium® resin (liquid thermoplastic resin) for its potential application as a material system for a tennis racket. First the, Vacuum Assisted Resin Infusion (VARI) process is optimised to manufacture the laminates for characterising the mechanical properties of the material system which are pivotal for a sporting racket. The comparative experimental characterisation study is carried out for thick plies vs. thin plies composites to understand the effect of reinforcement and, Thermoplastic, TP (Elium®) vs. Thermoset, TS (Epolam 5015) resin to demonstrate the benefits of newly developed thermoplastic resin. Furthermore, the Bladder Resin Transfer Moulding (B-RTM) process is proposed and optimised to be used as an alternative to costly prepreg process for mass production of a tennis racket The literature lacks the study on the liquid processing of thin ply NCCFs with room temperature cure Thermoplastic (TP)/Thermoset (TS) matrices. VARI process parameters like polymer flow rate, vacuum level, infusion temperature and time are optimised for the current material system under investigation. It was noticed that apart from the process parameters, material parameters like reinforcement's permeability, polymer viscosity, type of flow mesh and peel ply also play a crucial role in VARI process and quality optimisation. After several iterations, usage of the 3 stage vacuum levels (500 mbar for infusion on the flow mesh, 400 mbar from the end of flow mesh until the infusion, and finally 330 mbar for consolidation) was found to be an optimum solution for infusing thin plies with TP and TS matrices. The advantages of both the thin plies as reinforcement and Elium® as the matrix system are studied. The thin ply laminates have shown higher tensile, flexural and interlaminar shear performance compares to the thick ply laminates and the underlying reasons for the same are deliberated by understanding the failure mechanisms. Thick NCCF Elium® composites have around 30% lower Mode I fracture value compared to thin ply variant. Structural Vibration tests demonstrated that the higher damping ratio for thin ply composites was mainly due to the increased stiffness and the number of interfaces. Higher peak load was noticed for Thin NCCF Elium® composite compared to Thick NCCF Elium® composites at 25 J, 42 J and 52 J impact events respectively. Also, the lower residual deflection and the higher major damage energy were noticed for Thin ply laminates compared to Thick ply laminates. Elium® composites shown 72.4 % increase in the critical energy release rate during the Mode I fracture toughness compared to epoxy composites due to the strong fibre matrix bonding as well as the global matrix plastic deformation which toughened the composite system. The damping at the glass transition temperature for Elium® composite was found to be 74 % higher than the epoxy composite system because of the larger transition region available for Elium® composite which consequently leads to higher energy dissipation. At higher impact energy levels of 42 J and 52 J, there is comparatively more gradual load reduction in case of Thin NCCF Epoxy composite laminates compared to the Elium® composites. PDm was higher in the case of Thin NCCF Elium® composite due to the higher elastic deflection offered until the ultimate load. This shows the tendency of the thermoplastic Elium® matrix to deform even before the ultimate load is reached. Higher major damage energy (Ebml) for Thin NCCF Elium® composite indicated the significant energy absorption before the onset of major failure mostly through elastic-plastic deformations.


The "Disable Layer Mask" command lets you turn off a layer mask temporarily, rather than delete it.
To enable the disabled mask, apply the "Enable Layer Mask" command. Or hold down [Shift] key and click the mask thumbnail in the Layers palette (screenshot).


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#include <aws/elasticloadbalancingv2/ElasticLoadBalancingv2_EXPORTS.h>
#include <aws/core/utils/memory/stl/AWSString.h>

namespace Aws
{
namespace ElasticLoadBalancingv2
{
namespace Model
{
  enum class LoadBalancerSchemeEnum
  {
    NOT_SET,
    internet_facing,
    internal
  };

namespace LoadBalancerSchemeEnumMapper
{
AWS_ELASTICLOADBALANCINGV2_API LoadBalancerSchemeEnum GetLoadBalancerSchemeEnumForName(const Aws::String& name);

AWS_ELASTICLOADBALANCINGV2_API Aws::String GetNameForLoadBalancerSchemeEnum(LoadBalancerSchemeEnum value);
} // namespace LoadBalancerSchemeEnumMapper
} // namespace Model
} // namespace ElasticLoadBalancingv2
} // namespace Aws

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Is this the greatest Irish obituary ever? Follow the link in the bio to find out… https://t.co/aF5ox3CR5S #addtobuffer – Bright, shiny objects!
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Q: WPF using custom RoutedUICommands or simple event handlers? I was talking to someone today about picking a design pattern for how to handle logic in their WPF program and hoping that the SO community can help with further advice to make the decision easier. What factors in favour of commands outweigh the inconvenience?
I prepared a full sample along with some UML diagrams of the first two of three approaches:

*

*Use Click event handlers on buttons and menus.

*Use commands bound in XAML.

*Use commands bound in code, with the XAML kept for pure GUI layout and styling.

The introductory course he'd been on and many of the books show simple Click event handlers as the natural way to connect logic to UI objects.
He was a bit stunned by the amount of overhead required to use commands with both the command being created in the code behind file:
public static readonly ICommand cmdShow2 = new RoutedUICommand(
  "Show Window2", "cmdShow2",
  typeof(TestDespatchWindow));

and then even more code in the XAML with the wordy way the command has to be identified and bound:
<Window x:Class="WPFDispatchDemo.TestDespatchWindow"
  xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
  xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
  xmlns:w="clr-namespace:WPFDispatchDemo"..>

    <Window.CommandBindings>
      <CommandBinding Command="{x:Static w:TestDespatchWindow.cmdShow2}"
        Executed="OnShow2" />
    </Window.CommandBindings>
      <DockPanel>
        <StackPanel Margin="0,8,0,0">
          <Button x:Name="Show2EventBased"
                  Margin="10,2,10,2"
                  Click="OnShow2"
                  Content="Show2 via WPF Event"/>
          <Button x:Name="Show2Command"
                  Command="{x:Static w:TestDespatchWindow.cmdShow2}"
                  Margin="10,2,10,2"
                  Content="Show2 via WPF"/>
        </StackPanel>
    </DockPanel>
  </Window>

I can't (yet) claim to be a WPF expert so I may have painted things as more complex than they really are but my suspicion is that you can't simplify things much more than the above.
Edit:
I found an interesting 3-way comparison between DelegateCommand, RoutedCommand and Event.

A: Commands their advantages and disadvantages, you have to choose based on your situation,
I highly recommend you make that choice on a case basis, don't choose "the one true way" for the entire project.
For some cases the separation between sender and receiver and the ability to send commands using only XAML is a big advantage (for a good example look how the ScrollBar control template communicates with the control logic at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms742173.aspx ).
In other cases commands can turn what would have been a 2 lines event handler into some impossible to follow monstrosity involving changing 4 separate places in the application (How should the ViewModel close the form? ).

A: The only reason is to have well know registry of commands. Means that events are likely to be private methods and I feel that they are tightly bonded to code of the window. At the same time Commands gives ability to keep implementation (event) and definition (Command) separately, you can even use another class (take a look on ApplicationCommands).
In addition, when I am doing my WPF work I use implementation of the ICommand(Command Pattern). All logic of the command goes to the Execute method. This helps me to keep separation of logic in more structured way witout overcomplication of the window code. With this option you can create commands on your model and therefore bind them witout noise. Take a look.
Create model.
public class Model
{
  ICommand CloseMessagePopupCommand {get; set;}
}

Then assign Data Context
public MainWindow()
{

  this.DataContext = new Model();
}

And use follwing XAML code.
<Button
    Command="{Binding CloseMessagePopupCommand}"
    Content="{StaticResource Misc.Ok}" />

A: I try to stay true to the command pattern that Mike refers to when developing WPF applications, using a combination of Andy's #2 and #3 approaches.
I can think of only one downside of commands in my view: only certain actions of certain UI elements invoke commands. One way to get around this is to have your event handler call the Execute method on a command. I think that commands provide a very good way to encapsulate execution logic. If you maintain a large piece of UI and implement it using a MVC/MVC/MVVM pattern, this becomes very apparent.
I encourage you to take a look at Dan Crevier's series on the DataModel-View-ViewModel pattern, in particular the section on Commands and Encapsulating Commands. Even if this pattern doesn't meet your needs, it gives a great overview of how you can encapsulate logic inside a separate class.

A: Other variations on ICommand seem to be a popular way to implement complex command structures.
Brian Noyes in his article on PRISM says
Routed commands in WPF are very powerful and useful, but they have some shortcomings when applied to a composite application. The first is that they are entirely coupled to the visual tree-the invoker has to be part of the visual tree, and the command binding has to be tied in through the visual tree. ... The second shortcoming is that they are tightly tied in with the focus tree of the UI and goes on to talk about the DelegateCommand and CompositeCommand which CAL (Prism) includes.

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Wayne Brady Hurts Leg During 'Hamilton,' Returns to Stage
1/23/2017 by Associated Press
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Wayne Brady performs at The Westside Theatre on April 4, 2016 in New York City.
Wayne Brady says he had to abandon a performance of Hamilton in Chicago because he hurt his leg during the show.
The improv comedian and game show host, who is playing Aaron Burr at The PrivateBank Theatre, told the Chicago Sun-Times that he jumped off a stair during the first act of the Saturday afternoon show and "felt a pop in [his] calf."
He says his leg then seized up.
Brady's understudy replaced him for the rest of that show, but he returned to perform Saturday night and Sunday.
Brady won a Primetime Emmy Award for Whose Line Is It Anyway and a Daytime Emmy Award as host of The Wayne Brady Show. He took over the role of Burr in Chicago on Jan. 17.

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TVA stands for transverse abdominus, one of your deepest abdominal muscles.
Okay. What does it do?
Considered part of you core, this muscle (along with fascia) works as a corset to aid in spinal stabilization.
Why should I care about this muscle any more than the others?
A strong and functional TVA helps the other muscles in the body activate (think nervous system sending the information where it needs to go) and work efficiently (think force production sent to the muscular extremities instead of your bones and joints). It is your foundation for every movement. You can only be as strong and functional as your foundation.
I perform abdominal work all the time, I'm sure I engage it regularly.
Not so fast. Learning how to engage and cue in to your TVA takes practice. This 7-minute video from Beverly Hosford might help. I attended one of Beverly's anatomy workshops this past summer at the IDEA Fitness Conference. Her video can help you 1) understand how the transverse abdominis works 2) locate the muscle in the body and 3) learn to engage it.
Alright, alright. I get it. What specific exercises can I add to my list?
First and foremost, you must be able to cue in to you TVA before the exercises are effective. The drawing-in maneuver or vacuum exercise (shown in this video) are excellent. Be aware of these techniques when you perform your traditional abdominal exercises to get more bang for your buck!
Is there a secret way to achieve a six-pack?
Can you work your upper and lower abs separately?
Can you work your abs everyday?
Can you lose body fat in your abdominal region by doing ab work?
These and other questions have been researched and answered by Dr. Len Kravitz, Ph.D. In order to give educated answers to questions regarding abdominal exercises, it's his expertise that I rely on. Now, you too, can read through his resource manual and gain a better understanding of the abdominal region and exercises for it.
What caught your attention in Dr. Kravitz's manual? Please share.


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Xiaoming Tao is Head and Chair Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Prof. Xiaoming Tao is Chair Professor and Head of the Institute of Textiles and Cloth...view moreXiaoming Tao is Head and Chair Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Prof. Xiaoming Tao is Chair Professor and Head of the Institute of Textiles and Clothing. Graduating with a Beng in Textile Engineering and a first-class prize for undergraduate students from the East China Institute of Textile Science and Technology in 1982, She gained her PhD in Textile Physics from the University of New South Wales, Australia in 1987. Prof. Tao is an elected fellow of the Textile Institute International and the Hong Kong Institution of Textile and Apparel. She is a member of various professional societies including the Optical Society of America, the American Institute of Physics, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, the Chinese Society of Textile Engineers as well as the Hong Kong Society of Materials Research and the Hong Kong Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics.view less
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Book review: How China Became Capitalist, by Ronald Coase and Ning Wang.
This is my favorite book about China so far, due to a combination of insights and readability.
They emphasize that growth happened rather differently from how China's leaders planned, and that their encouragement of trial and error was more important than their ability to recognize good plans.
The most surprising features of China's government after 1978 were a lack of powerful special interests and freedom from ideological rigidity. Mancur Olson's book The Rise and Decline of Nations suggests how a revolution such as Mao's might free a nation from special interest power for a good while.
I'm still somewhat puzzled by the rapid and nearly complete switch from a country blinded by ideology to a country pragmatically searching for a good economy. Coase and Wang attribute it to awareness of the harm Maoism caused, but I can easily imagine that such awareness could mainly cause a switch to a new ideology.
It ends with a cautiously optimistic outlook on China's future, with some doubts about freedom of expression, and some hope that China will contribute to diversity of capitalist cultures.
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Book review: Awakening Giants, Feet of Clay: Assessing the Economic Rise of China and India by Pranab Bardhan.
This short book has a few interesting ideas.
The most surprising ones involve favorable claims about China's collectivist period (but without any claim that that period was better overall).
China under Mao apparently had a fairly decentralized economic system, with reasonable performance-based incentives for local officials, which meant that switching to functioning capitalism required less change than in Russia.
Chinese health apparently improved under Mao (in spite of famine), possibly more than it has since, at least by important measures such as life expectancy. This is reportedly due to more organized and widespread measures against ordinary communicable diseases under collectivism.
Book review: Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics: Entrepreneurship and the State by Yasheng Huang.
This is the most insightful book I've read so far on the Chinese economy. Most commentators only look at the most readily available data, but Huang dug through many obscure detailed records that were less likely to be manipulated.
The most important point of the book is to show that the widely held view of China as having gradual, steady improvement since 1978 is wrong. There was a dramatic political change in 1978 that allowed the rural parts of China (which still account for a large part of the economy, and where entrepreneurial culture had not been stamped out by communism) to prosper. Then starting in 1989 urban-focused leaders stifled rural businesses, causing stagnation there until 2002, when leaders more friendly to rural business gained power and allowed fairly healthy growth to resume.
Meanwhile urban areas have been dominated by crony capitalism which produced a good deal of gdp growth through massive state-directed investment in large companies, especially in the 1990s. This growth has produced fewer benefits to the average person than gdp numbers would lead us to expect.
Most of China's success has been due to private enterprise. Beliefs that state-run businesses have produced growth are partly due to confusing reports about which companies are private.
I'm fairly impressed by the documentation of the changes in the rural political climate, but since the author seems to be the only one reading his sources of data and since it would be very time consuming to check them, it would be easy for errors to go unnoticed. For urban issues, he appears to be overstating the importance of problems that are not unique to China.
He partly clears up the puzzle of China doing better than should be expected for a country whose legal system doesn't provide much rule of law. He provides evidence that some of the most important successes depend on British law imported via Hong Kong. But he doesn't provide enough evidence to tell us how important this effect has been.
He leaves unanswered many questions I'd like answered. Why did government policies undergo these changes? Is the surprisingly reported steady gdp growth mostly the result of manipulated statistics? How much of the growth has been an investment bubble, and how much is sustainable? How did entrepreneurial culture survive communism in rural China so much better than in other countries?
There are lots of small Chinese companies trading on U.S. stock exchanges that look at first glance to be ridiculously underpriced. One reason for the low prices are that it's harder than you might expect to enforce U.S. law on Chinese companies that have few or no assets in the U.S.
The most blatant example I've seen is Eternal Technologies Group Inc, which has ignored a judgment in a lawsuit that seems minor compared to the cash the company reports having, with the result that a receiver has been appointed who is likely to collect some money in ways that badly hurt stockholders who bought before the lawsuit.
Another hint at how little the company cares about stockholders (at least those in the U.S.) is the careless way their press releases are written: "5. Radification of the elecrion of the auditors" (they managed to spell election correctly on the prior line, so it's not simple ignorance).
I've noticed problems with other U.S. traded Chinese companies that leave me uncertain which of them can be trusted. I've been trading stocks listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange a fair amount, and haven't noticed any similar problems there. I presume the stronger cultural and/or legal ties are more effective than anything that can be accomplished by U.S. law.
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This book is a very readable biography of Yao Ming.
But I had been led to hope that it would inform me about China's future. I'm disappointed at how little it tells me about that subject. It provides some moderately interesting tidbits of information about China's recent history, but the book doesn't attempt to provide the kind of understanding of China that would tell us whether those tidbits are a glimpse of a past that is being abandoned or whether they contain useful indications of China's future.
China's one-child policy has created an imbalance between men and women that is producing some unrest that has potentially serious consequences. This interesting article analyzes the feasibility of one of the better ways of mitigating this problem.
Arnold Kling reports that free markets are more popular in China than in the U.S.
That reminds me that I should give more thought to investing in China-related companies.
In the past few months I've heard from both Eric Drexler and from Thomas Friedman's The World is Flat that the Chinese government is run by engineers. This sounds important enough that I checked for confirmation on the web.
An article titled Made in China: The Revenge of the Nerds reinforces the point.
This must imply some interesting things about the policies of the Chinese government. I wish I could predict whether this is the result of forces that will persist for a significant time or whether (as this page hints) it was a one-time result of Deng Xiaoping's personality.


TREESHA fans who are holding their breath for some NEW vibez are turning blue. Although there is still a few months left in the year there's no scent of new music to come soon. But no one blames these fans for hoping, this ladies works are awesome ! Who wouldn't want more from her ?
One good reason for the lack of brand new track is because 2018 had this lady (one more time) on the road and running hard performing steady. And I'm sure every one of her fans can't fault her for that ! No, we all are happy to watch this empress rise.
But fear not TREESHA fans there's a few NEW creative ELECTRONIC RE-MIXES from the artist in collaboration with Denham Smith with NOW OR NEVER . Seven in total, 5 just thrown down here in 2018 all compliments of DJ OLDE and friends.
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Here's a complete room-by-room guide to color your home with the refreshing vibes of the sea.
There is nothing more relaxing than lying on the beach, basking in the sun, and listening to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. If you love the sea (like we do) and would like to have the same experience at home, then you'd be delighted to know that there's a whole new decor arena, dedicated to the look and feel of the sea and the sand – the nautical decor.
Known for its sisal carpets, blue-and-white color palette, and buoyant stripes, the nautical style combines easy-going materials with classic patterns for a look that is laid-back yet exquisite. However, you don't need a view of the sea to create a space that truly speaks of your nautical spirit. Here's a complete room-by-room guide to color your home with the refreshing vibes of the sea.
A nautical-inspired living room is one that mirrors the fun and relaxing time spent on the beach. For the living room, use a base of neutrals and top it up with navy accents. Also, add texture and nautical symbols (jute rug and accessories) to get on board with the nautical vibe. Team it up with white linens and a wicker chest-style center table. Include a seascape canvas on the divider and decorate with coastal accessories like seashells, coral and pebbles.
In case you have sea-water coursing through your veins, think of laying out some beach-inspired decor accents for a perfectly nautical bedroom – An accent wall with the backdrop of a painted boat or round mirrors mimicking a ship's windows. Opt for a relaxed and easy going look with wooden and leather furniture and soft, brushed cotton fabrics. Industrial style lighting will give your plan a harder, more outdoorsy feel. But remember not to go over-the-top with the beach accents.
Whether you live on the shoreline or not, you can always recreate the sailor's kitchen in your home. Paint dividers a new sea blue, a warm sandy beige or give them a whitewash to recreate a nautical environment in the kitchen. Consider invigorating the apparatuses with water and turquoise for a truly beachy vibe in the kitchen. Also, you can even consider using beach themed pendant lights to help amp-up the easygoing vibe of the space.
The best thing about having a nautical theme going in your home is that your dining room can be as relaxed and laid-back like any beach-side shack. Cash in the casual mood of the beach by using natural materials like wicker or wood for your furniture. French windows are an added advantage to get on board with the nautical vibe. Shop locally to discover pieces that you connect with – think of having colorful chairs and mix white with vibrant shades for a more contemporary coastal style dining experience.
If there is one room that can truly carry the mood of the beach, it has to be the bathroom! Whether you live anywhere near the sea, or right in the middle of a bustling city, you can always bring in beach-vibes to your bathroom. Use soft, inviting colors (light beige, soft blues, creams, whites, and pinks), and beach-themed artwork and accessories to create a nautical-styled bathroom. Turn on the coastal mood by accenting the walls with beadboards, displaying seashells on the counters, or a Captain's wheel hanging on the wall to complete the look.


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Managing nitrogen
Nitrogen-deficient vines may lack aromatic compounds.
April 15th 2009 Issue
Nitrogen management is important in all wine grapes, but even more so in white varieties because of its association with fruit flavor compounds. But how much nitrogen is needed for adequate levels in fruit, and when should it be applied?
Research has shown that nitrogen plays a key role in the grapevine's canopy growth and development and is a significant component of fruit, said Dr. Joan Davenport during a discussion at the annual meeting of the Washington State Grape Society last fall. But there is also a strong relationship between nitrogen and fruit flavor compounds, particularly compounds found in white grape cultivars, where most of the aromatic work has been done, she said. White wines are more dependent on aromas and are not oaked as heavily as red wines.
Davenport, a soil scientist for Washington State University, cited a study done by the University of Bordeaux that examined flavor compounds of Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Of the primary flavor compounds that were identified, some were desirable, like mercaptohexan-1-ol, which gives a tropical fruit aroma and mercapto-4methylpentan-2-ol, a citrus peel smell. But others, like 4-mercapto-4-methylpertan-2-one, contributed a cat urine smell to the grapes and would not be desirable.
The French researchers found that Sauvignon Blanc grapes deficient in nitrogen had very low levels of the desirable tropical aroma compound. When the grapes were fertilized with nitrogen, they observed a four times increase in the levels.
"You do need to supply enough nitrogen to the plants to ensure that you're going to get the proper aromatic compounds, and if you have them, particularly in grapes like Sauvignon Blanc, you'll have the kinds of flavors that you want that are ideally associated with that grape," Davenport said, adding that the Bordeaux scientists also found similar results with Riesling and Chenin Blanc grapes.
Davenport also shared findings of another study done in California that focused on water and nitrogen management in Riesling grapes and analyzed sensory components. Riesling grapes with an underdeveloped canopy that exposed clusters to direct sunlight had a very strong diesel flavor. When the canopy was moderate, with sprawling shoots and dappled sunlight exposure, the diesel flavor was either reduced or negligible.
"Nitrogen in white, aromatic grapes is really important," she said. "You need to have enough nitrogen to make sure that the plant is not stressed and doesn't make undesirable aromatic compounds."
Several studies by W.J. Conradie of South Africa and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Paul Schreiner in Corvallis, Oregon, have examined grapevine nitrogen uptake and distribution of nitrogen in the plant. Davenport explained that Conradie's research with two-year-old, potted, Chenin Blanc grapevines found very little nitrogen uptake from the soil from bud break to bloom, with most of the nitrogen at that time moving from the plant's reserves into plant tissue. However, at bloom, most of the nitrogen came from the soil, with less from the woody tissue.
Schreiner found similar patterns in 20-year-old, own-rooted Pinot Noir grapes, she said. He found that 90 percent of the uptake of nitrogen by the vines occurred between bud break and bloom, with 75 percent of the nitrogen going to bloom and canopy tissue. "We see that in Concords as well," she noted.
Although Conradie found that about 20 percent of the nitrogen uptake by the vine happened at postharvest, other studies done in the Pacific Northwest and California have not shown the same results. In Concords, WSU researchers found no postharvest uptake, with little occurring after veraison.
Davenport believes that the difference in climate between South Africa and the Pacific Northwest could be the main reason why researchers have not observed postharvest uptake. South Africa has longer autumns, with more moderate temperatures and less frost likely than Washington, she said, adding that Washington also has different daylight periods.
"Our soil temperatures get pretty cool and are not actively taking up nitrogen in the fall," she said. "We also have a much shorter interval between harvest and leaf fall."
Most of the nitrogen that is taken up by the vine goes to the fruit. Conradie's study on Chenin Blanc found that 45 percent of nitrogen taken up is in the fruit. "It really tells us that nitrogen in fruit is a very significant component," she said. "We're taking 45 percent off every time we harvest."
For Concords, Davenport said that they found slightly less nitrogen going to the fruit because Concords have a larger canopy and more leaves than vinifera grapes.
The tricky part, she said, is getting adequate amounts in the fruit when it's delivered to the winery. "If we don't have enough nitrogen in the fruit, it leads to sluggish or stuck fermentations."
Davenport and her research team will be exploring the use of late-season foliar nitrogen applications to see if they can increase nitrogen levels in the fruit for fermentation purposes. Cornell University researcher Wayne Wilcox has been successful in raising nitrogen levels in fruit from late-season applications, although there may be adverse effects (increased disease and pest pressure and increased canopy vigor) from such actions.
Timing and amount
Northwest growers should avoid making postharvest nitrogen applications, she advises, noting that such timing can result in unwanted leaching. The ideal time for application—which will aid in canopy development—is after three to four leaves have developed but before bloom. If additional nitrogen is still needed, small amounts can be applied again between bloom and veraison.
Research conducted by WSU suggests that Riesling grapes need between 20 to 40 pounds of nitrogen per acre, she said. "But that doesn't mean you run out and apply that amount." The amount that is applied will depend on what's already in the soil.
She recommends growers use a soil test in the spring to learn their soil nitrogen supply, taking soil texture into consideration. Sandy soils have higher nitrogen needs than silty or sandy loam soils.
Growers should also look at their canopy. "If your canopy is out of control, it's telling you that you have more than adequate amounts," Davenport noted.
Melissa Hansen2021-09-28T09:58:48-07:00April 15th, 2009|April 15th 2009 Issue|
About the Author: Melissa Hansen
Melissa Hansen is the research program director for the Washington Wine Commission. Hansen previously was an associate editor at Good Fruit Grower from 1996 through 2015. Read her stories: Author Index


The chocolate avocado truffles are a healthy and delicious dessert that will please your taste and won't increase your waistline.
This simple dessert is easy to prepare and you will make 10 to 12 truffles.
First, slowly melt the chocolate. In another bowl, mash the avocado. When the chocolate is ready, add the mashed avocado and mix them well until you get a fine paste. Then add the cinnamon, vanilla and stevia.
The chocolate avocado truffles are perfect for special events, birthdays and different gatherings and everyone will love it.


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Cougars conquer state capitol
By Chrystal Grant January 17, 2013
From left to right: Jose Guzman, Charles Prothro, Estefani Jimenez, Isabel Soto, Sarah Aimadeddine, Hazel Thakkar, Krystafer Redden and Matthew Conner // Courtesy of Hobby Center for Public Policy.
Eight students will work on policy analysis and research, write briefs and attend meetings with constituents and lobbyists in Austin through the University's inaugural Hobby Fellows legislative internship program.
The program was designed to allow undergraduate students the opportunity to work alongside legislators during the legislative session, which is held within 140 days in odd-numbered years, said Renée Cross, associate director of Hobby Center for Public Policy.
"The goal for the Hobby Fellows is to allow the students the chance to gain a better sense of the governmental process and public service. There is so much about government that cannot be taught in the classroom," Cross said.
She is the director of the program — overseeing the program fundraising, recruitment and selection of the interns, and she assigns them to the individual legislative offices. As the instructor of record, she develops the curriculum and provides guidance with all academic assignments.
Political science and history senior Krystafer Redden was chosen to work alongside state Rep. Jessica Farrar (D-148).
"The program is named for longtime public servant and former Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby. Both he and his family have a long and storied history of philanthropy and service to the greater good of our nation, of Texas and of Houston," Redden said.
"I joined the program to gain experience in the legislative and public policy process. Having previously served on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and worked at a non-profit in Washington, D.C., I felt this would complement my educational background while offering further education in good governance and immersion in the policy-making process."
The Hobby Fellows program launched as the 83rd Texas legislative session began, giving UH students the opportunity to receive the full experience of how politics and the legislative system works.
"I would like to find a way to bridge theory and practice, and by doing so, enact sound policy. But regardless, the experience of working in a fast-paced legislative environment offers myriad benefits beyond simple utility," Redden said.
"I hope and plan to gain a greater understanding of the intricacies involved in the legislative process and experience the ways in which constituent work — the concerns of the citizens whom we represent — influence or govern the legislative agenda and policy-making process. I also intend to further develop my knowledge of education policy and gain experience in the policy areas of public health and defense."
Students went through a series of steps before being selected and assigned to representatives.
"Initially, I applied to the program through a paper application that included a supplemental writing sample and multiple letters of recommendation. After review, I was invited to interview with professor Renée Cross and program manager Isaiah Warner, both of HCPP. Finally, I was invited to a boardroom-style panel interview with faculty, staff and community leaders. I was notified of my selection shortly thereafter," Redden said.
Acceptance into the program is based on merit: a combination of grades, experience and writing ability. Additionally, candidates must have a demonstrated record of public service, either in other government internships, with community groups or on neighborhood projects. Students can earn up to 12 hours of credit in political science.
The internship is five months, beginning on Jan. 3 and ending May 27.
Environmental science and political science senior Estefani Jimenez joined the program to gain real world experience in politics, she said.
"I had previously interned for the late Sen. Mario Gallegos and decided that I wanted to know more about how the process works. Gallegos helped out many people, specifically Hispanics, and that was also a reason why I joined: I want to help out people in general as well," Jimenez said.
Jimenez wants to attend law school and pursue a career in environmental law. She is assisting state Rep. Ana Hernandez Luna this semester.
"I'm excited to be assigned to Hernandez's office," Jimenez said. "She's an alum and went to the same high school as I did."
HCPP has a history of creating public service professionals. Harris County District Court Judge Al Bennett and state Rep. Armando Walle were introduced to the public realm when working as government interns at UH.
Key staff leaders at all levels of government in Houston, Austin and Washington, D.C. have emerged from the HCPP programs. Cross believes the Hobby Fellows program will help to develop the skills needed to be a leader in the world of politics.
"In Texas, the name Hobby is synonymous with public service," Cross said. "We hope to add just a little to the long-term legacy of the Hobby family through the achievements of the exceptional students at UH."
Students interested in the program can find more information at www.uh.edu/hcpp/hobbyfellows.htm.


Super cute Wildwood Ceramics Tapas dish in matt charcoal glaze. Perfect for any appetiser with or without liquid. Has a high lip measuring approximately 1cm around the perimeter.
Hand made locally of course.


On my most recent visit to Aberdeen I stayed at the recently opened Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel for 2 nights and it is the kind of accommodation the modern traveller to Scotland expects and that the city has been crying out for.
Sitting in the heart of the city centre it is conveniently located for visiting most of the main city attractions and I found exploring on foot really easy with the occasional bus ride to reach places of interest outwith the centre.
If you have a car, you can use the hotel car park although it is on a first come, first served basis. Having your own transport means you can venture further afield in the region, personally I love the Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail and exploring the outdoor scenery and castles of Royal Deeside.
I've stayed in a few places locally and this is by far the best which is why I just had to write this review. From the Instagrammable interior (yes, I really did just say Instagrammable, what has my life become!) to the quirky nods to Scotland in the decor, not to mention the superb service, hopefully you will love this place as much as I did.
From the outside, the hotel is a sprawling granite building, very in keeping with Aberdeen's grand architectural style. Previously it was part of the Robert Gordon University campus and I can't imagine many businesses would be able to take on a structure this size so I'm glad it has been preserved and given a new lease of life.
When I first walked through the entrance I was wowed by the interior, a mix of grand, colourful, funky and Scottish. Did I also mention that it is very Instagrammable! The seating area is super comfy and conveniently has wireless phone charging pads on the tables.
My check-in was super easy and friendly. I arrived quite early so I could drop off my suitcase at reception while I explored Aberdeen. When I returned later in the day to check in properly I was impressed to find that my suitcase had already been taken to my room for me.
As I made my way across the thistle carpet to my room I realised just how big the hotel is on the inside as the corridors seemed to go on forever. There are 218 guest rooms in total of various styles and I was booked in to Corporate King Room with a sofa bed.
The room was a good size and the decor had an industrial warehouse feel thanks to the copper lights, old school radiators and exposed brickwork in the bathroom. However, there was no mistaking I was in a Scottish hotel thanks to the tartan throw and funky Highland Coo and stag cushions. Photographs of local Aberdeenshire landmarks also added a regional touch.
From a smart tv to a microwave, the room was well equipped and most importantly the bed was super comfy. At my age a good night's sleep is essential so I'm becoming increasingly fussy about my hotel bed standards and I'm pleased to say this one rated highly.
Until this year I hadn't really spent any proper time in Aberdeen, my bad!
However, after visiting twice this year, I finally feel like I'm getting to know the place. I'm also going to make a bold statement - Aberdeen is on the rise as a Scottish city tourist destination and I predict over the next few years it will be competing with Edinburgh, Glasgow and now Dundee.
Until recently Aberdeen didn't have to think too much about tourism, it was a city that thrived thanks to the money from the oil and gas industry. After a downturn in the sector, it is having to reinvent itself and gaining a slice of the increasing Scottish tourism pie seems to be on the agenda.
As I discovered on my latest visit, there are even plenty of things to do on a rainy day in Aberdeen. I should add that there are even more things to do if the sun is shining which it did on my last visit. However, this blog concentrates on some of the best places to hide out if the weather turns driech, which it often does in Scotland!
I actually can't think of a better place to visit on a dreich day in Aberdeen than the winter gardens in Duthie Park. The minute you enter the giant glasshouse you are transported to a tropical climate thanks to a wave of warm air and a vision of exotic greenness.
I was really surprised at the size of the glasshouse, it is way bigger than anything in Glasgow or Edinburgh. In fact it is one of Europe's largest indoor gardens and Scotland's third most visited gardens which makes me ashamed to say I had never heard of it before my latest visit to the city. It is now on my list of favourite things to do in Aberdeen.
The glasshouse complex is divided up in to different areas including the Fern House, Perfume Corridor, Victorian Corridor and Tropical House among others. It also has one of the largest collections of cacti in Britain where you will also find 'Spike' the taking cactus!
There are plenty of benches dotted around the gardens along with a coffee shop which makes this the perfect place to sit and while away the hours sheltered from the weather.
I got a bus from Union Street in Aberdeen city centre straight to the gardens which took about 15 minutes. I always use the Traveline App to plan my journeys on local public transport as it gives pretty detailed information.
Museums are always a great wet weather option and the Aberdeen Maritime Museum will keep family members of all ages entertained. There are loads of interesting exhibits to see and during my visit I learned a lot about the various periods of local maritime history that have helped shape the city.
A cleverly designed glass window overlooking the busy Aberdeen working harbour, makes the ever moving boats and machinery a part of the museum's story. However, what really makes the museum unique, is the display on the North Sea oil and gas industry, the only one in the UK.
The building sits on the historic Shiprow which was once one of the most important streets in Aberdeen and was first mentioned in documents in 1281. The museum also incorporates Provost Ross's House which was built in 1593.
I really enjoyed my visit here and definitely recommend it to anyone touring Aberdeen.
The Tolbooth Museum is a short walk from the Maritime Museum so it is easy to combine a visit to both. Situated in one of the oldest buildings in Aberdeen, this is also one of the best preserved 17th century gaols in Scotland with original cells, doors and barred windows. It served as the prison of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire for over 200 years.
Built between 1616 and 1629, it is an atmospheric building and I found the historical displays and stories of some of the people locked up here particularly fascinating . For those interested in Jacobite history, this place will be of special interest as almost 100 known or suspected Jacobites were held here to be questioned after Culloden.
However, over the years the gaol housed a wide range of prisoners from debtors to witches and even Quakers. Poor old farm hand Charles Duff was charged with wearing tartan, contrary to the Dress Act of 1746, introduced after Culloden. The punishment was 6 months imprisonment and repeat offenders could be transported overseas to work on a plantation for 7 years.
If you do visit, try not to go alone as the Tolbooth is also said to be haunted!
The Cathedral Church of St Machar can be found in Old Aberdeen, an area which is well worth walking around on a pleasant day. The church is thought to be situated on or near to the site of a previous place of worship which was founded around 580 AD by Machar, a companion of St Columba.
The first cathedral was built here around 1165, although a succession of events saw it being partially demolished, destroyed and rebuilt over the following centuries. The present building mainly dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries, although damage, restoration and additional work has occurred since.
It is the oldest building still active in Aberdeen today and I found the unique heraldic ceiling dating from 1520 particularly impressive. It is also said that after William Wallace was hung, drawn and quartered in 1305, his left arm was sent to Aberdeen and is now interred within the cathedral walls.


AS a pensioner who has just seen my Council Tax rise again, I would like to know how Huntingdonshire District Council can justify this continuous rise every year and what do we get for it?
Rubbish collections have been reduced to every fortnight and, ringing the council to get several large unwanted items collected, I was told it would cost me £29 per hour to remove them, in spite of the fact that a lorry goes around the estate (I live on the Oxmoor) most days collecting fridges, sofas, beds and all sorts of rubbish that is dumped on a daily basis. But, when I asked the council if the same lorry could pick up my items, I was told I would be charged. It leads me to the conclusion that the council is encouraging fly tipping.
How do they think people on low incomes can meet these kind of charges and, while I am not saying special collections should be free, I think a more reasonable fee should be considered.


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James Taylor (2) – Mud Slide Slim And The Blue Horizon
Warner Bros. Records – K 46085
Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold
A1 Love Has Brought Me Around
Cowbell, Cymbal – Russ KunkelHorns, Arranged By [Horns] – Andrew Love, The Memphis Horns, Wayne JacksonTambourine – Peter Asher
A2 You've Got A Friend
Written-By – Carole King
A3 Places In My Past
Accordion – Kevin Kelly (2)
A4 Riding On A Railroad
Fiddle – Richard Greene
A5 Soldiers 1:13
A6 Mud Slide Slim
Backing Vocals – Gale Haness*, Carole King
B1 Hey Mister, That's Me Up On The Jukebox 3:46
B2 You Can Close Your Eyes 2:31
B3 Machine Gun Kelly
Backing Vocals – Peter AsherTambourine – Russ KunkelWritten-By – Danny Kortchmar
B4 Long Ago And Far Away 2:20
B5 Let Me Ride
Horns, Arranged By [Horns] – Andrew Love, The Memphis Horns, Wayne Jackson
B6 Highway Song
Backing Vocals – Peter Asher
B7 Isn't It Nice To Be Home Again 0:55
Distributed By – WEA Records Ltd.
Printed By – Gothic Print Finishers Ltd.
Recorded At – Crystal Recording Studio
Mixed At – Crystal Recording Studio
Produced For – Marylebone Productions
Acoustic Guitar – Danny Kootch* (tracks: A2, B3), James Taylor (2) (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B1 to B5, B7)
Art Direction – Ed Thrasher
Artwork [Liner] – Laurie Miller (4)
Backing Vocals – James Taylor (2) (tracks: A1, A2, A6, B3 to B6), Joni Mitchell (tracks: A1, A2, B4), Kate Taylor (tracks: A6, B5, B6)
Bass – Leland Sklar (tracks: A1 to A6, B1, B3 to B6)
Congas – Danny Kootch* (tracks: A1, A2, B3 to B5), Russ Kunkel (tracks: A1, A2, A6, B5)
Drums – Russ Kunkel (tracks: A1 to A6, B1, B3 to B6)
Engineer – Richard Sanford Orshoff
Guitar – Danny Kootch* (tracks: A1, A3, A6)
Photography By – Ethan Russell
Piano – Carole King (tracks: A1, A4 to A6, B1, B4, B6)
Producer – Peter Asher
Vocals – James Taylor (2)
Written-By – James Taylor (2) (tracks: A1, A3 to A6, B1, B2, B4 to B7)
Recorded and mixed January 3 through February 28, 1971
Gatefold sleeve inner:
(WS 2561)
Pictorial label with 'Burbank, home of Warner Bros. Records' text at top.
Reissue of mid 1970s
Matrix / Runout (Stamped, Runout Side A): K 46085 A4 K 66029 A
Matrix / Runout (Stamped, Runout Side B): K 46085-B3 K 66029 B
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Students, seniors get meals amid COVID-19 closures
Posted By: David Bell March 16, 2020
SAFFORD – With Spring Break extending an extra week thanks to Gov. Doug Ducey, Safford Unified School District announced it will continue to serve meals to students in need.
On Monday, AJ Taylor, director of instructional services for the district, said that the district would provide meals through the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program, beginning March 23. As of now, the meals will only be available to Safford students. Updates will be posted on the district's website.
SEACUS announced it has closed the senior centers in both Safford and Clifton, but will still provide meals for seniors.
"In order to continue serving members, we will be offering drive-up service. For seniors who don't have transportation, we will make arrangements to deliver their meals," SEACUS Executive Director Royce Hunt-Bell said, adding there's been a slight modification for Meals-on-Wheels participants. "Basically, they will get one hot meal with a sandwich, and then they will get five frozen meals. So we will be delivering seven meals instead of the five we originally planned for."
Safford Mayor Jason Kouts is under voluntary quarantine while he awaits COVID-19 test results. Kouts received the COVID-19 test Saturday after tests for influenza came back negative.
The San Carlos Apache Tribe has declared a state of emergency, with tribal employees other than those providing essential services placed on 30-days administrative leave, and all gatherings of 100 or more – excluding religious ceremonies – prohibited.
Safford City-Graham County Library announced it was closed to the public starting Monday, March 16, while the Greenlee County Library system would remain open March 16-17 before closing starting March 18.
Graham County Electric Co-op and Graham County Utilities, and town of Thatcher announced both announced closures of lobbies to walk-in customers. Both entities will be accepting payments through drive-up windows, through night-drop boxes, over the phone and online.
Solomon American Legion announced it is cancelling its Lenten fund-raiser, and Gila Valley Idol, scheduled for March 28, is being postponed to a date to be determined.


Wheat is the most frequent cereal utilized around the world for producing bread. It's a great supply of energy. Using its vital layer of bran, minerals and vitamins, it's a great health-building food.
Wheat is generally ground into flour to be used as food. However refined wheat germ constitutes a severe health threat of the many processed foods being used now for their delicious flavor, white flour (maida) is particularly dangerous. The massive loss of vitamin and minerals in refined wheat flour has resulted in widespread incidence of gout as well as other relevant disgestine disturbance and nutrient supplements, especially diabetes. The usage of wheat is consequently a significant contributory cause of diabetes, and also its own annoyance, if the illness has already grown.
It's also vital for the production of uric acid from the stomach. Therefore, though a specific quantity of salt crucial for the body system, it's necessary in tiny amounts, ranging from 10 to 15 grams daily.
Excessive utilization of salt puts additional burden on the kidneys, can cause high blood pressure, which can be closely correlated with diabetes. Excessive consumption of sodium promotes water retention within the body, and this in due course can cause obesity, which can be a powerful source of diabetes. Too much salt is consequently harmful and might encourage or accelerate the onset of diabetes.
A sodium-controlled diet has to avoid or restrict salted snacks; pickles and several others processed convenience foods.
Drinking coffee and tea is a severe health hazard for your diabetic. The most alkaloid principle in the coffee and tea is caffeine. When these effects are short lived, it's been discovered that they contribute to withdrawal symptoms of irritability, depression, irritability, headaches and nervousness. They also raise the blood glucose level, which might cause diabetes or aggravate its symptoms in which the illness is already present.


Tenbury High School PE Blog: Successful DofE cycling practice.
The group spent the weekend cycling along the canal tow paths in and around Wolverley, Kidderminster, Stourport and Stourbridge.
Pictured below is the group dealing with a first aid scenario. Well done to Sam for his excellent acting skills.
On Sunday they even had a tour of Mr Cartwright's (Miss Cartwright's dad) canal boat.


A new shop in a long-vacant space near the corner of O'Farrell and Hyde streets offers apartment dwellers the chance to easily add some plants to their life.
Plant Therapy, at 687 O'Farrell St., is owned by Chai Saechao and his partner, Tony Stapor, who live just down the street and had walked past the empty storefront for years.
With Stapor's encouragement, Saechao secured a business license and applied for the space, after spending nearly a year apprenticing with other plant store owners across the city.
"I was sort of their mentee," he told Hoodline. The plant business in the Bay Area can be competitive, with store owners and retailers going to the nurseries as early as 3 a.m. to be sure to get the best specimens, he said.
Saechao goes to Bay Area nurseries three times a week, so although he's no longer slinging espresso or managing baristas, he still sees several early mornings.
The store's loft is intended to serve as inspiration for customers looking for ways to turn their studios and one-bedrooms into a jungle, Saechao said.


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172 How do I search my command-line history for commands I used before?
111 How to search entire hard drive for a file?
72 how can I uninstall using homebrew?
62 What does the -p flag do in "mkdir -p"?
56 How to move all files in current folder to subfolder?
41 Every command fails with "command not found" after changing .bash_profile?
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This small group of farmers in the Chiapas region of southern Mexico produces quality coffee while maintaining environmental sustainability. We are excited to bring you this offering that really delivers in the cup.
Chocolaty smooth with aromatics of Christmas spice, lush and gentle with a thick mouth-feel. The soft Concord grape acidity balances the creamy body as clove and allspice scents float gently above. Lingering notes of Brazil nut and maple syrup dwell in the long sweet finish.


We are now presented with both the opportunity and the necessity of seeking new and surer foundations for knowledge, free of the limitations and the negative consequences that constrain science today. What might be the characteristics of these new foundations and the type of science that would arise from them? The knowledge we seek must cease to be an aggregation of specialized information and fragmentary ideas and become a comprehensive, integrated conception of the wholeness of nature. If the universe is infinite and infinity is more than the sum of its parts, then a practical knowledge of that infinity can never be discovered by analysis of those parts. The new science should give pre-eminent importance to the development of real idea, which are complete and integrated, rather than to preoccupation with the analysis of data. It must cease to be limited by arbitrary assumptions regarding the ultimate nature of reality by according equal status of the reality of mind, life and matter and by formulating intelligible explanations for the emergence of animate life and conscious mind in an inanimate universe.


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require 'spec_helper'
require 'stringio'
describe 'PuppetDebugger' do
  let(:resource) do
    "service{'httpd': ensure => running}"
  end

  before(:each) do
    debugger.handle_input('reset')
  end

  let(:output) do
    StringIO.new
  end

  let(:debugger) do
    PuppetDebugger::Cli.new({ out_buffer: output }.merge(options))
  end

  let(:options) do
    {}
  end

  let(:input) do
    "file{'/tmp/test2.txt': ensure => present, mode => '0755'}"
  end

  let(:resource_types) do
    debugger.parser.evaluate_string(debugger.scope, input)
  end

  describe 'native classes' do
    describe 'create' do
      let(:input) do
        'class testfoo {}'
      end
      let(:debugger_output) do
        " => Puppet::Type::Component {\n  loglevel\e[0;37m => \e[0m\e[0;36mnotice\e[0m,\n      name\e[0;37m => \e[0m\e[0;33m\"Testfoo\"\e[0m,\n     title\e[0;37m => \e[0m\e[0;33m\"Class[Testfoo]\"\e[0m\n}\n"
      end
      it do
        debugger.handle_input(input)
        expect(output.string).to eq('')
        expect(debugger.known_resource_types[:hostclasses]).to include('testfoo')
      end
      it do
        debugger.handle_input(input)
        debugger.handle_input('include testfoo')
        expect(debugger.scope.compiler.catalog.classes).to include('testfoo')
      end
      it do
        debugger.handle_input(input)
        debugger.handle_input('include testfoo')
        expect(debugger.scope.compiler.catalog.resources.map(&:name)).to include('Testfoo')
      end
    end
  end

  describe 'native definitions' do
    describe 'create' do
      let(:input) do
        'define testfoodefine {}'
      end
      let(:debugger_output) do
        " => Puppet::Type::Component {\n  loglevel\e[0;37m => \e[0m\e[0;36mnotice\e[0m,\n      name\e[0;37m => \e[0m\e[0;33m\"some_name\"\e[0m,\n     title\e[0;37m => \e[0m\e[0;33m\"Testfoo[some_name]\"\e[0m\n}\n"
      end
      it do
        debugger.handle_input(input)
        expect(debugger.scope.environment.known_resource_types.definitions.keys).to include('testfoodefine')
        expect(output.string).to eq('')
      end
      it do
        debugger.handle_input(input)
        debugger.handle_input("testfoodefine{'some_name':}")
        expect(output.string).to include(' => Puppet::Type::Component')
      end
    end
  end

  describe 'key_words' do
    it do
      expect(debugger.key_words.count).to be >= 30 if supports_datatypes?
    end

    it do
      expect(debugger.key_words.count).to be >= 0 unless supports_datatypes?
    end
  end

  describe 'native functions', native_functions: true do
    let(:func) do
      <<-OUT
      function debugger::bool2http($arg) {
        case $arg {
          false, undef, /(?i:false)/ : { 'Off' }
          true, /(?i:true)/          : { 'On' }
          default               : { "$arg" }
        }
      }
      OUT
    end
    before(:each) do
      debugger.handle_input(func)
    end
    describe 'create' do
      it 'shows function' do
        expect(output.string).to eq('')
      end
    end
    describe 'run' do
      let(:input) do
        <<-OUT
        debugger::bool2http(false)
        OUT
      end
      it do
        debugger.handle_input(input)
        expect(output.string).to include('Off')
      end
    end
  end

  describe 'returns a array of resource_types' do
    it 'returns resource type' do
      expect(resource_types.first.class.to_s).to eq('Puppet::Pops::Types::PResourceType')
    end
  end

  describe 'empty' do
    let(:input) do
      ''
    end
    it 'can run' do
      debugger_output = ''
      debugger.handle_input(input)
      debugger.handle_input(input)
      expect(output.string).to eq(debugger_output)
    end
    describe 'space' do
      let(:input) do
        ' '
      end
      it 'can run' do
        debugger_output = ''
        debugger.handle_input(input)
        expect(output.string).to eq(debugger_output)
      end
    end
  end

  describe 'variables' do
    let(:input) do
      "$file_path = '/tmp/test2.txt'"
    end
    it 'can process a variable' do
      debugger.handle_input(input)
      expect(output.string).to match(%r{/tmp/test2.txt})
    end
  end

  describe 'resource' do
    let(:input) do
      "file{'/tmp/test2.txt': ensure => present, mode => '0755'}"
    end
    it 'can process a resource' do
      debugger_output = /Puppet::Type::File/
      debugger.handle_input(input)
      expect(output.string).to match(debugger_output)
    end
  end

  describe 'bad input' do
    let(:input) do
      'Service{'
    end
    it 'can process' do
      debugger.handle_input(input)
      expect(output.string).to match(/Syntax error at end of/)
    end
  end

  describe 'map block' do
    let(:input) do
      "['/tmp/test3', '/tmp/test4'].map |String $path| { file{$path: ensure => present} }"
    end
    it 'can process a each block' do
      debugger_output = /Puppet::Type::File/
      debugger.handle_input(input)
      expect(output.string).to match(debugger_output)
    end
  end

  describe 'each block' do
    let(:input) do
      "['/tmp/test3', '/tmp/test4'].each |String $path| { file{$path: ensure => present} }"
    end
    it 'can process a each block' do
      debugger.handle_input(input)
      expect(output.string).to match(%r{/tmp/test3})
      expect(output.string).to match(%r{/tmp/test4})
    end
  end

  describe 'string' do
    let(:input) do
      'String'
    end
    it 'shows type' do
      debugger.handle_input(input)
      expect(output.string).to eq(" => String\n")
    end
  end
  describe 'Array', type_function: true do
    let(:input) do
      'type([1,2,3,4])'
    end
    it 'shows type' do
      debugger.handle_input(input)
      out = " => Tuple[Integer[1, 1], Integer[2, 2], Integer[3, 3], Integer[4, 4]]\n"
      expect(output.string).to eq(out)
    end
  end

  describe 'multi diemension array' do
    let(:input) do
      '[[1, [23,4], [22], [1,[2232]]]]'
    end

    it 'handles multi array' do
      debugger.handle_input(input)
      expect(output.string.count('[')).to be >= 17
    end
  end

  describe 'command_completion' do
    it 'should complete on tabs' do
      allow(Readline).to receive(:line_buffer).and_return("\n")
      expect(debugger.command_completion.call('').count).to be >= 200
    end

    it '#key_words' do
      expect(debugger.key_words.count).to be >= 100
    end
  end

  describe 'error message' do
    let(:input) do
      "file{'/tmp/test': ensure => present, contact => 'blah'}"
    end
    if Gem::Version.new(Puppet.version) >= Gem::Version.new('4.0')
      it 'show error message' do
        debugger_output = /no\ parameter\ named\ 'contact'/
        debugger.handle_input(input)
        expect(output.string).to match(debugger_output)
      end
    else
      it 'show error message' do
        debugger_output = /Invalid\ parameter\ contact/
        debugger.handle_input(input)
        expect(output.string).to match(debugger_output)
      end
    end
  end
end


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10 Best DOS Games
Demetrius Crasto
Bringing a sense of nostalgia are the best DOS games that kept you awake all those nights, back in the day. We're sure you must be already reliving the best times in your mind as you read this. The early OS that invaded the virtual terrain in 1981, brought out the gamer in all of us. There were power-packed titles which included Doom, Duke Nukem, Wolfenstein 3D and Crusader as well as other enthralling names that had us glued to the screen for hours on end.
Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Well then, read on.
1 – Prince of Persia:
They'll be very few players out there who haven't tried their hand at beating the evil vizier Jaffar, by stepping into the shoes of the brave prince. However, if you've played the first version of the title, then you'll surely remember leaping across dangerous ledges, hanging from them, sliding through gates, engaging in slash-slash swordplay and of course, getting the spike treatment whenever you plunged to your death because of some faulty tiles.
This fantasy platformer that was originally created by Jordan Mechner first made its appearance in 1989.
2 – Crusader: No Regret:
This entrant in our roster certainly brings back memories of shouting out 'no regret' after each killing spell. The Crusader series was unveiled with just 2 titles namely, No Remorse and No Regret which was released in 1995 and 1996, respectively. Now the iteration in question offers a highly interactive environment that must be used as an advantage during battle.
Foraying onto the scene with the tagline, 'nonstop action from a different perspective,' the title also includes an awesome storyline that follows close on the heels of the events that occurred in its predecessor, as well as some great music bits.
3 – Dangerous Dave:
The title roped in here was indeed responsible for all those aching fingers since 1990, when the PC version hit the gaming scene. Wondering whom to thank for this precious gift? Well, the brains behind this endeavor is called John Romero. The aim of the title is to gather gold cups and progress to the next level.
As simple as that, yet very addictive. After the original installment, Dave has been seen sliding his way onscreen through many other titles like Dangerous Dave Returns and Dangerous Dave's Risky Rescue.
4 – Wolfenstein 3D:
Opening doors, fending off vicious dogs, shooting Nazi scum and scurrying through a labyrinth, were all in a day's work for Wolfenstein fans who played the title back then. Here you're called on to wend your way through a complicated maze of floors, doors and hallways in order to make it out of the dreaded Nazi prison unscathed.
The FPS title developed by id Software and designed by Romero, jumped up for the Disk Operating System platform in 1992. It had difficulty levels that ranged from 'can I play daddy' to 'I am death incarnate.' 'Die, Fuhrer, Die,'
5 – Doom:
Here's another gem from the treasure chest owned by id Software. At first glance, you may perceive it to bear quite a few similarities to the aforementioned title. However, this contender in our lineup comes with its own flavor that helped the title become the founding stone to a handful of successors.
Some of its notable attributes include a texture-mapped environment, light diminishing, non-orthogonal walls, variable height floors and ceilings, palette translation, environment animation and multiplayer options. The sci-fi title even inspired a 2005 movie with the same name.
6 – Duke Nukem:
The 2D platform that's published and developed by 3D Realms follows the dangerous escapades of Duke Nukem. The title made its presence felt in 1991 and called upon fans to track down the notorious Dr. Proton.
The goal here is very simple – destroy enemies, collect points and exit the levels. Some of its other attributes include cinematic effects, four-way scrolling levels, a high score chart, a demo mode and an integrated hint mode.
7 – Command & Conquer: Red Alert:
Categorized under the real-time strategy genre, this iteration is noted to be the second title in the C&C franchise. Released by Virgin Interactive in 1996, it's also looked upon as the prequel to the 1995 installment.
The interweaving storyline is packed to the hilt with more than 40 missions and a pulsating soundtrack. The fate of the world is in your hands.
8 – Quake:
We bring yet another worthy FPS title into our list that's created by John Romero. The first title in the acclaimed series was unfurled across the terrain in 1996. Players are called upon to conquer 32 single-player levels as well as half a dozen deathmatch stages.
You can equip yourself with weapons such as rocket and grenade launchers, thunderbolts and lethal nails to defend against nasties like Vore, Schambler and the cannibalistic Ogre.
9 – SimCity 2000:
If you're a city-building simulation fan, then we have just the treat for you. This particular title forayed onto the plane in 1994 and is the successor to SimCity or SimCity Classic which was released in 1989.
Expanding its reach with more attributes and features, the title lets you take on the role of mayor yet again. Here you can build your dream city by dotting hospitals, subways, zoos and colleges all over the place.
10 – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade:
The whiplash action and iconic music took the gaming world by storm with the release of this title in 1989. For those who haven't wielded the virtual whip and tipped the hat, the delight in question is a side-scrolling adventure title which features levels plucked right out of the film bearing the same namesake.
Stay constantly on your guard if you want to successfully conquer the title.
The pure gaming bliss experienced in the Disk Operating System era is certainly something worth reminiscing about. The laser guns, FPS and pixilated characters are all part of a huge helping that no 80's kid could ever get enough of or do without. But if you were actively gaming post 2000 and still want to know what all the hype was about at that time, there are always online renditions and emulators out there that will help you in your endeavor. And if you would like to add a mention or two of your own to our list of best DOS games, you can do so by punching the names in the space allotted just below.
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Q: How did they build Jurassic World on Isla Nublar? At the end of Jurassic Park John Hammond's experiment in building a dinosaur zoo had drastically failed. Dinosaurs were out of their paddocks, they were breeding, Velociraptors may or may not have been getting off the island.
Oh, and there was the matter of their prime exhibit wrecking the main vistor's centre.

Over the 20 years since the failure of Jurassic Park, and the opening of Jurassic World, the dinosaurs surely developed some sort of wild ecosystem. But, it looks as if the Park has been functional for at least a few years, as they are talking about attendance rates over time.
When, and more importantly how did they regain control of Isla Nublar?

A: Based on Jurassic Park
As has been mentioned, it's likely that most of the original JP dinosaurs simply died.  There are numerous ways this could have happened:

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*Natural predation by larger dinosaurs

*The Lysine Contingency (explained as mitigated by lysine-rich food sources, but those may have been depleted over time)

*Predator overpopulation, leading to a collapse of the food chain

*Human action (such as the bombings described in the books)

It's also worth noting that the fact that "life found a way" to let the dinosaurs breed in the wild (with some female specimens changing to become male), there's no guarantee that that happened in sufficient quantities to create a viable population.  Many species may have died off immediately, because they couldn't generate enough males or because they were eaten before their populations could reach a viable size.
Based on Jurassic World
However, it is also clear that the Jurassic World park has a much more potent, militarized infrastructure than the original Jurassic Park did.  My personal expectation is that Day 1 of JW's construction featured a heavily-armed private military force landing on the island and re-capturing the surviving animals.
For example, it's been pointed out that the T-Rex has scars matching those of the one from the original park.  A dinosaur outbreak can be chaos when it's unexpected and there are civilians in danger, but they are just animals after all.  A well-coordinated, well-prepared force wouldn't have too much trouble tranquilizing the animals they could, and killing the ones they couldn't.  Hell, a simple gas release from the air would probably be quite effective in pacifying or killing the native life, without any danger to the humans involved.  From there they could sweep in, secure the animals in portable enclosures, and begin construction.
This is never specifically described, that I can recall, but it fits perfectly with the greater militarization and improved infrastructure highlighted so strongly in the new film. For example, when the Indominus Rex first escaped (before they realized how dangerous it was), they rapidly initiated pre-established protocols for dinosaur recapture, and mobilized well-equipped teams to bring it in.  It's likely that these protocols were used, or even developed, during the re-taking of the island.

A: From some of the scenes in Jurassic World (Getting the jeep to work scene) you can infer that some areas were just abandoned and not boarded up.  You can assume that from experience with Site B that Ingen learned how to cope with the ecosystem.  By the way, there is no evidence that this wild ecosystem is viable.  For example when the Tyrannosaurus finally ate the last big dino, then what? There is nothing else on that island to feed on so the large animals will quickly die. This includes the breeding velociraptors.  That is, as long as they never learned to swim the shark infested coast of Costa Rica.
As for the small animals, there is no way of knowing, a quick dose of poison may destroy them.
As someone mentioned in the comments, in the book the Costa Rican Army bombed the dinosaurs and with the help of Grant, located all the underground raptor nests.  However the book paints a more bleak ending where the Compy's have gotten to the mainland and have begun to be part of the local ecosystem by eating small mammals including human babies but even in the book, no large dinos got off the island (Close call with some Velociraptors but that was the whole point of the book).  In the end, life did not find a way.

A: Jurassic Park was never finished completion; the tour they offered to Grant and his constituents were meant to reassure and solicit it's potential. Whole sections of the island that were of the original park are derelict and left unattened. Jurassic world was built on the infrastructure they were gonna lay out before the incident.

A: In the film, Rexy was the only Dinosaur that survived on Isla Nublar, but when Masani Corp bought Ingen, they began creating more dinosaurs. Rexy was re-captured, and some were transported from Isla Sorna. When they built Jurassic World, they needed to capture any surviving dinosaurs.


The Festival of India that we have been organizing is held at Uptown Charlotte, on two consecutive days (Saturday and Sunday). The Festival program includes performances by artists from the Indian community, Indian food, exhibits of arts & crafts from different regions of India and much more. The event is organized to showcase Indian culture and heritage in a very festive spirit. It welcomes people of all communities in the area and provides a great opportunity for cultural exchange with other Americans. It also gives our children an opportunity to display their talents in art, dance and music, thereby reaffirm their pride in their heritage. And it creates an awareness of Indian culture among other communities in the Carolinas.
The program has been growing steadily and we expect it to be a phenomenal success as it has been in the past. The Festival has become one of the key cultural events in Charlotte and is considered our community's major contribution to the city. In recognition of that, the Honorable Mayor, City of Charlotte has honored our community by proclaiming the opening day as India Day of Charlotte!
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Born and raised in London. Gatt first got the acting bug when his Maltese parents took him to see Star Wars at the age of 8 and he decided to be Han Solo when he was older. He began his professional training at Sylvia Young Theater School and then followed that with a 3 year acting and music theater course at the Mountview Academy of Theater Arts, graduating with a degree. He has a brief stint in the British Royal Marines. He quickly found work in the West End, starring in productions including "Miss Saigon" and "Jesus Christ Superstar." After moving to the U.S., he immediately booked a lead role in the thriller feature, "Pulse," opposite Kristen Bell. Gatt is perhaps best known as the motion capture performer and likeness for 'Kratos' from the acclaimed "God Of War" video game franchise as well as the voice of 'Lord Scourge' in the hugely popular "Star Wars: The Old Republic." He most recently (2011) appeared as the Frost Giant villain, 'Grundroth' in Marvel's box-office smash "THOR," and will next been seen portraying humanoid Starfleet 'Science Officer 0718' in the highly anticipated sequel, "Star Trek Into Darkness" from J.J. Abrams. Additionally, Gatt's notable television guest star credits include NBC's "Chuck," Fox's "Breaking In," Adult Swim's "Eagleheart," David E. Kelley's "Wonder Woman" pilot for NBC and a fan-favorite recurring arc on Cinemax's new (2012) hit series, "Banshee." He resides in Los Angeles. Gatt has a condition called alopecia universalis which made all of his hair fall out at the age of 14.
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Henry Dashes to Davos record
Davos Dash 1 DT 6-27-07
VAIL "Jay Henry had everyone talking after Wednesday's Davos Dash.
In the 24th edition of the race, part of the Vail-Beaver Creek Mountain Biking Series, Henry not only obliterated 17-minute mark, but smashed the old record of 17, minutes, 17 seconds, with a scorching 16:46.
"I wanted to break the record, but I didn't think I would be under 17 minutes," Henry said.
The previous mark had stood for 13 years, set by Paul Willerton, who was on the U.S. National Team for five years during the 1990s.
"I felt good. I've actually been able to rest all week," Henry said. "The last few years, I've had adventure races the weekends previous to Davos, so I've been pretty wrecked. I was fresh. I figured if there was a year to break the record, this would be the one."
In addition to rest, Henry said that good trail conditions and a calm wind helped his cause.
"That's the most ridiculous time. I can't imagine that. I can't imagine making it up that mountain in 16 minutes," said Billy Poole, who won the Men's Sport competition in 20:43. "Four minutes faster, and I was going as hard as I could."
Henry doesn't think that his mark will last 13 years, as Willerton's did.
"It will be less than 13 years before Christian (Kloser) breaks it," he joked. "I'm thinking like three."
Grinding away
The Davos Dash is only 3.52 miles long, but it's 1,321 feet up during that short span.
"You've just got to keep at it," said Women's Beginner rider Beth Johnston. "Look 2 feet ahead and just keep going. Don't look further than that."
While the run is physically draining, Poole said the race is a mental competition as well.
"You can say, 'Drink a lot of water. Eat a bunch of carbohydrates and make sure you're body's ready.' But I think a lot of it's mental too," he said. "A lot of people come out here and have done the race a lot. They know what they expect themselves to do. I think that the majority of things in life is overcoming things mentally. That way, you can step it up a minute or two."
The reward of the race comes with its completion and the view from the top of Davos Trail.
"It's beautiful up there," Johnston said. "It's definitely worth going up. You can see all the way downvalley."
Davos Dash winners
Men's Pro: Jay Henry	16:46
Women's Pro: Gretchen Reeves	22:07
Men's Expert: Sean Malloy	19:48
Women's Expert: Toni Axelrod	24:24
Men's Vet Expert: Adam Plummer	20:31
Women's Vet Expert: Paisley Frisccholz	25:16
Men's Vet Sport: Mike Bradley	22:35
Men's Masters: Peter Davis	20:59
Men's Sport: Billy Poole	20:43
Women's Sport: Johauna Healy	24:25
Men's Beginner: Kirk Johnston	23:42
Women's Beginner: Annemarie Wall	25:35
Men's Singlespeed: Mike Skellion	19:24
Junior: Christian Kloser	23:15


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Which of these homes would you take if they were offered for free?
Every now and then we all dream of living a peaceful and quiet life off the grid. Maybe the thought creeps up on us when work is starting to feel like Groundhog Day, or perhaps it's just an ongoing internal longing for some real isolation.
On this note, I've gathered some of the most secluded houses in the world.
I compiled data for different cities for $1MM-$2MM and $2MM-$5MM properties.
Generally speaking, the $1MM-$2MM market has softened across all markets with sales prices down, $/square foot down, % over list down and days on market up.
The data for $2MM-$5MM market is less stable as there are fewer transactions. However, the market in Lamorinda seems to have softened while the market in Oakland/Berkeley/Piedmont is up slightly. With this range, a single outlier can impact the averages significantly.
Please see the attached PDF and feel free to share with your clients.
One of a kind custom built lagoon home with incredible views.
Has a cool Rat Pack feel!


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James 'Jim' Douglas Hollowell
June 28, 1952 - May 15, 2010
James 'Jim' Douglas Hollowell, 57, of Grand Island, died Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Grand Island. Funeral services will be on Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. Rev. John Hayes will officiate. Burial will be on Wednesday at 3:00 P.M. at the West Union Cemetery near Sargent, Nebraska. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Mr. Hollowell was born on June 28, 1952 in Grand Island to John and Dorothy (Niemoth) Hollowell. Survivors of the immediate family include his wife Mary of Grand Island; two daughters and one son-in-law, Liz and Tim Mayfield of Grand Island, and Becky Hollowell of Grand Island; one son, Ben Hollowell of Lincoln; his mother, Dorothy Hollowell of Wood River; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Bonnie Vejvoda of Grand Island, Sharon and Jerry Bady of Grand Island, and Mardell and Steve Larson of Funk. Additional survivors include six grandchildren, Malachi, Cassidy, Adeline, Wyatt, Maxton, and Conner; and well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mr. Hollowell received his education in Grand Island at Trinity Lutheran School, Walnut Jr. High, and he graduated from Grand Island Senior High in 1970. He then attended Kearney State College for one year. He married Mary Russell on June 10, 1978 in Grand Island. Jim was employed by the Chicago Lumber Company, Sears, and worked as an electrician for Van's Electric. In 1983, he joined his father and sister in the insurance brokerage business, Insurance Agency Center. At the time of his death, he was the marketing representative for the company. He was an insurance agent in Life, Health, and Annuities and at one time held a securities license. Mr. Hollowell loved playing with his grandchildren, studying the Bible, visiting with friends online via a Christian message board, working on computers, watching movies, listening to music, singing, and he enjoyed Husker football. He also helped distribute Gideon Bibles and worked in the jail ministry. He was preceded in death by his father in 1999. Memorials are suggested to Gideon's International.
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Il Capitolo di San Francesco a Prato, noto anche come Cappella Migliorati è un ambiente della Chiesa di San Francesco (Prato), tra i maggiori capolavori di Niccolò Gerini. Nata come Sala capitolare dell'Ordine dei Frati Minori conventuali, si trova all'interno del chiostro rinascimentale della Chiesa di San Francesco (Prato).

Descrizione
Tre grandi aperture centinate segnano l'ingresso al Capitolo, o Cappella Migliorati, interamente affrescata intorno al 1400 da Niccolò Gerini, con figure di solidità giottesca, preziose nel colore, e con storie equilibrate e minuziose.

La cappella, a pianta quasi quadrata, è coperta da una bella volta a crociera con costoloni, impostata su pilastri angolari; purtroppo su questo ambiente fu fondato il campanile a torre, terminato nel 1801, che occupò l'angolo nord-ovest della cappella distruggendo alcune scene che la decoravano. L'ambiente infatti era stato interamente decorato per volontà della famiglia Migliorati (della quale restano gli stemmi nei pilastri angolari) dal fiorentino Niccolò Gerini fra il 1395 e il 1400.
La volta è decorata nei quattro spicchi dalle imponenti figure dei quattro evangelisti, con vesti dai bei panneggi e di vivace cromatismo, risaltanti sul fondo azzurro a stelle d'oro. La scena più grandiosa e solenne del ciclo, purtroppo la più rovinata, occupa la vasta lunetta della parete orientale, di fronte all'ingresso, e raffigura la Crocifissione, o più precisamente una meditazione sul dramma della Passione alla quale partecipano vari santi (ispirata all'"Albero della croce" di Taddeo Gaddi nel convento di Santa Croce a Firenze). Al centro, isolato, è il monumentale, pacato Crocifisso ai cui piedi la composta Maddalena sembra sostenere la Croce.

L'altare in muratura è ornato da un affresco a monocromo con Cristo in pietà tra la Vergine e San Francesco.

Sulla parete destra sono le storie di San Matteo, su due registri, narrate con cura analitica ed equilibrio, indulgendo ad effetti di eleganza e preziosità che non raggiungono la maestosità della Crocifissione.
Sulla parete sinistra, tagliata dal campanile, sono dipinte le storie di Sant'Antonio abate.
La parete di ingresso, infine, ha nella lunetta finte nicchie coi santi Chiara d'Assisi, Caterina d'Alessandria e, al centro, Giovanni Battista, ai piedi del quale è l'iscrizione con la firma dell'artista (« NICCHOLO DI PIERO GIERINI DIPINTORE FIORENTINO PINSE QUI CON SUO COLORE » ), mentre a destra sono Bartolomeo e Antonio di Padova.

Bibliografia
 Claudio Cerretelli, Prato e la sua provincia, Giunti Editore, 2003

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Francesco
Prato


Up for bid are several cuttings and some rooted plants of low growing sedum. I need to thin mine out, so this will be kind of hit and miss as far as what you will get. There will be a variety and all are winter hardy to at least Zone 6. Bidding starts at $5. I will pay shipping. USA only.
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Can you give some idea of how much plant matter we are bidding on?
Example: "about 25 stems and 2 rooted plants" or "a small priority box full".
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Sorry, I am not really sure. I am going to thin out all my low growing sedum and will send all that I thin out. It will be at least a small priority box full. Hope this helps.
It will be at least a small priority box full. Hope this helps.


According to what has been reported by the English press today, two clubs are sniffing around Manchester United's tall Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini. Fellaini has been at United since he joined the club from Everton and, despite a lot of criticism, has been one of the club's more consistent players over the past few years.
The two clubs reportedly interested in Fellaini are AC Milan and Porto – with both clubs keen on brining the Belgian into their rosters – with the 31-year-old, as is reported by Metro, 'hurt' by the sacking of Jose Mourinho, who it is believed he worked well with.


But the same poll shows the elderly more uncomfortable with the law than is the broader public. Some 48 percent of those 65 or older expect they will be worse off under it, while only 23 percent see themselves better off.
What should Democrats do? They might pass around copies of the Medicare trustees' latest annual report. It says that the law will keep the program solvent for 12 more years than previously forecast.
It's true that Medicare's chief actuary, Richard Foster, has issued his own more pessimistic projection. He points out, for example, that the trustees don't include the likelihood that Congress will prevent an automatic cut in payments to Medicare providers, as it does every year.
But some economists argue that the changes will significantly contain Medicare spending over the long term. After all, last year's report - against whose numbers the new predictions are based - also didn't account for the congressional vote to maintain reimbursement levels for Medicare providers.
Far easier to explain is Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan's plan to replace the current Medicare setup with a voucher system: Each beneficiary would receive a check with which to buy private coverage. The voucher would be worth less than the amount spent on the average Medicare beneficiary.
If slashing the soaring costs of Medicare is your only goal, this is the real deal. But if secure health coverage is the biggest factor, it's the end of the world. The elderly lobby has strangled Medicare voucher schemes in the past.
Republicans have never loved Social Security, but they know that plans to privatize the program remain deeply unpopular.
A few holdouts still carry the privatization flag, but most others prefer another tack: undermining faith in the program's solvency. Hence all this loose talk about the Social Security Trust Fund's being "a fiction."
Democrats should remind voters that American workers have been paying taxes into the trust fund for more than a quarter-century.
Obama has shown spirit defending Social Security, but Democrats still strain under his delay in pushing through the health-care reforms.
Had Democrats not been scared into letting the circus run overtime, they'd be a lot less worried about their prospects in November.