Native packaging was first introduced as a part of the JavaFX 2.2 SDK enabling you to package an application as a native bundle and then installing and running the application without any external dependencies on a system JRE or JavaFX SDK. Next it became usable for Java SE projects as well.
Native packaging does not change the deployment model of your application: it takes your application as it is, packages it together with Java runtime, and produces an installer that is common for the operating system you are using. The point is to make the whole thing independent on whatever Java runtime users have or do not have on the target machine. You can take such an installer and run it on a machine where there is no trace of Java, and it will install both the application and the necessary Java runtime bits.The size of such installers is quite big, because even a "Hello world" application will carry with itself a large portion of Java runtime artifacts.
In this tutorial you will create an EXE installer for a Java SE application and an MSI installer for a JavaFX application for the Windows operating system based on the sample applications bundled with the IDE.
On Windows, both the applications are installed into the C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\ directory and are available in the Start menu.
Inno Setup 5.5 (or more recent) for producing EXE installers on Windows is required.
WiX 3.7 (or more recent) for producing MSI installers on Windows is required.
For a list of tools required for making installers for different platforms, see "Packaging an Application as a Native Installer" in Developing Applications with NetBeans IDE.
Download ispack-5.5.3.exe from the Inno Setup Downloads page.
Accept the Inno Setup license agreement and click Next.
Follow the instructions in the install wizard for installing Inno Setup.
Download wix37.exe from the WiX Toolset - Download page.
Follow the instructions in the install wizard for installing WiX.
On Windows 7, select Start > Computer > System Properties > Advanced system settings.
In the System Variables pane, double-click the Path variable.
In the Edit System Variable dialog box, add a semicolon followed by a new path to the Variable value field (for example, C:\Program Files (x86)\Inno Setup 5 or C:\Program Files (x86)\WiX Toolset v3.6\bin ).
To check if the installed tool is in the Path, open the Command Prompt window and type iscc.exe for Inno Setup or candle.exe for WiX. (In case the Command Prompt closes instantly, try specifying cmd.exe /c cmd.exe /k iscc.exe or cmd.exe /c cmd.exe /k candle.exe respectively.) The following figure shows what the Command Prompt should display if Inno Setup is added to the system Path variable.
Make sure the IDE is restarted after the tools are added to the system Path variable.
Before packaging an application in an installer an application itself needs to be created.
You will create a new Java SE project with the Anagram game example which is shipped with NetBeans IDE.
In the New Project wizard, expand the Samples category and select Java.
Choose Anagram Game in the Projects list. Then click Next.
In the Name and Location panel, leave the default values for the Project Name and Project Location fields.
Click Finish. The IDE creates and opens the Java SE project.
To test that the created project works fine, run it by choosing Run > Run Project from the main menu. The Anagrams application should launch and display on your machine.
The native packaging actions are disabled in the IDE by default.
Right-click the AnagramGame project in the Projects window, to check the actions available for the created Java SE project in the IDE: there are no package related actions in the project's context menu.
Right-click the project node in the Projects window and select Properties from the context menu.
In the Project Properties dialog box, choose the Deployment category and select the Enable Native Packaging Actions in Project Menu option.
Click OK. A Package as command is added to the project's context menu.
It is time to clean and build your application for deployment.
Choose Run > Clean and Build Project from the main menu. The IDE displays the results in the Output window.
A dist folder that contains a jar file is created in the project folder.
The application can now be packaged in an installer for Windows.
Right-click the AnagramGame project and choose Package as > EXE Installer from the context menu.
The IDE creates an EXE installer only if Inno Setup is installed and added to the system Path variable.
The IDE displays the progress and result of the packaging process in the Output window.
The IDE first logs some progress and then for some time it looks as if nothing is happening - this is exactly the moment when Inno Setup is working in the background. It takes a while for the packaging to get completed.
When the EXE installer is ready, it is placed in the AnagramGame/dist/bundles/ directory.
You begin by creating a JavaFX project using the BrickBreaker sample project bundled with the IDE.
In the New Project wizard, expand the Samples category and select JavaFX.
Choose BrickBreaker in the Projects list. Then click Next.
In the Name and Location panel, leave the default values for the Project Name, Project Location, and JavaFX Platform fields.
Click Finish. The BrickBreaker JavaFX project displays in the Projects window in the IDE.
To test that the created project works fine, run it by choosing Run > Run Project(BrickBreaker) from the main menu. The Brick Breaker application should launch and display on your machine.
To use the native packaging support in the IDE for your project, you need to enable it first.
If you right-click the Brick Breaker project, you will see no native packaging related actions in it.
In the Project Properties dialog box, choose Deployment in the Build category and select the Enable Native Packaging option.
Click OK. The Package as item is added to the project's context menu.
Your JavaFX application is now ready to be cleaned and built.
Right-click the BrickBreaker project in the Projects windows and choose Properties.
In the Project Properties dialog box, select the Sources category.
Set the Source/Binary format to JDK 8 and click OK.
Right-click BrickBreaker in the Projects window and choose Clean and Build from the context menu.
The application can now be wrapped into a Windows-specific installable package.
Right-click the BrickBreaker project and choose Package as > MSI Installer from the context menu.
The IDE creates an MSI installer only if WiX is installed and added to the system Path variable.
The IDE first logs some progress and then for some time it looks as if nothing is happening - this is exactly the moment when WiX is working in the background. It takes a while for the packaging to get completed.
The installable JavaFX application is located in the BrickBreaker/dist/bundles/ directory.
When the AnagramGame-1.0.exe and BrickBreaker-1.0.msi installers are done, you need to check which directory the Anagram and BrickBreaker applications are installed natively into.
Browse to the installer file ( AnagramGame-1.0.exe or BrickBreaker-1.0.msi ) on your hard drive.
Both the applications should be installed into the C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\ directory and be available in the Start menu.


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THE LADY WHO SHOT LEE MORGAN AUTHOR AT SISTER'S UPTOWN CULTURAL CENTER, NEW YORK CITY, 9/13-14/2014.
(Published: July 21, 2014)
Sister's Uptown Cultural Center, Inc., 1942 Amsterdam Avenue, at 156th Street, New York City, presents a book signing, September 13 (from 5pm--7pm) and September 14, 2014, (from 3 pm-5pm), featuring Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based writer/radio announcer, Larry Reni Thomas, who will sign copies and talk about his latest book, The Lady Who Shot Lee Morgan. The book is about former Wilmington, North Carolina resident Helen Morgan, and her life with her late husband, famed trumpet legend Lee Morgan, whom she shot and killed in 1972, at a New York City nightclub called Slug's.
Thomas, who interviewed Ms. Morgan, in February 1996, a month before her death, will also present an audio documentary called The Helen Morgan Project, which features Helen talking about her experience.
For more information: sistersuptown.ning.com or (212) 862-3680.
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If you are viewing this site from mobile, click the menu to register.
Music provides a kind of pleasure, that human nature can not do without.
This website is one big stage. Together, we can bring decent music back to poeple.
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Discussion in 'Pastries & Baking' started by achilles007, Apr 15, 2010.
Hi-- I know there is a such thing as a pastry cutter-- but wanted to know if there way a more efficient and effective of way of cutting butter/fat/lard into flour.
Is there some type of device out there that could give me an even more tender flaky pie crust or biscuit?
I swear I've seen some of the more sophisticated machines in commercial shops that the owners swear by.
I was taught to use my hands to crush the pieces of butter flat into something similar to the size of cornflakes it takes longer than a pastry cutter or food processer but I always get wonderfully flakey dough. You have to work fast and make sure the butter is cold so it doesn't melt before its baked.
I agree with Kristopher, mastering the technique by hand is the best way to go. Once you have that down you can you can graduate to a food processor or KA food mixer. The trick is to keep the butter and flour (and your hands) cold so as not to allow the butter to melt into the flour. Whether using your hands or a machine you should not overmix the flour/butter mixture; there should be pea sized pieces of butter in the mix.
I don't ever use a pastry cutter. I find them to be ineffective and a pain to work with. When I was a kid we used to use 2 table knives and literally "cut" the butter in. It was a mark of the pastry maker's skill to make flakey pastry by hand.


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package centreon::common::polycom::endpoint::snmp::mode::videoconferencing;

use base qw(centreon::plugins::templates::counter);

use strict;
use warnings;

sub set_counters {
    my ($self, %options) = @_;

    $self->{maps_counters_type} = [
        { name => 'global', type => 0 },
    ];
    $self->{maps_counters}->{global} = [
        { label => 'conferences-active', nlabel => 'videoconferencing.conferences.active.count', set => {
                key_values => [ { name => 'NumberActiveConferences' } ],
                output_template => 'Current Conferences : %s',
                perfdatas => [
                    { label => 'conferences_active', value => 'NumberActiveConferences', template => '%d', min => 0 },
                ],
            }
        },
    ];
}

sub new {
    my ($class, %options) = @_;
    my $self = $class->SUPER::new(package => __PACKAGE__, %options, force_new_perfdata => 1);
    bless $self, $class;

    $options{options}->add_options(arguments => {});
    return $self;
}

sub manage_selection {
    my ($self, %options) = @_;

    my $oid_conferenceNumberActiveConferences = '.1.3.6.1.4.1.13885.101.1.5.1.0';
    my $results = $options{snmp}->get_leef(oids => [$oid_conferenceNumberActiveConferences], nothing_quit => 1);

    $self->{global} = { NumberActiveConferences => $results->{$oid_conferenceNumberActiveConferences} };
}

1;

__END__

=head1 MODE

Check video conferencing usage.

=over 8

=item B<--warning-conferences-active>

Threshold warning.

=item B<--critical-conferences-active>

Threshold critical.

=back

=cut

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It turns out something got screwed up and our Tuesday comic was never posted. We'll throw that one up tomorrow. In the meantime, please enjoy these charts from the unreleased Star Wars Battlefront II press release. How can you say no with charts like these?


The hemp pizza base is a fun easy way to treat the whole family or dinner party to healthy pizza. Its vegan, gluten free and fills you up without bloating you. Good with any topping style you are like.
Mix all dry ingredients except bakers yeast and coconut sugar.
In separate bowl mix warm water, yeast. Wait 2-3 minutes and then add coconut sugar and hemp seed oil.
Add liquid to dry mixture. Mix well for a few minutes with wooden spoon until it forms into dough. If its too sticky and wet add tapioca or millet.
Sprinkle millet onto your rolling surface. Use either smooth chopping board or stainless steal bench. Get a small hand full of dough and start rolling into desirable shape with rolling pin and plenty of spare millet. Aim for 0.5cm thickness. If it sticks use a knife to get it off in one piece. Let it rest for 20 – 30 mins if you have time.
Bake on 200 degree celsius for 10 mins.
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/**
*
* @package ulogin
*
*/

namespace uloginteam\ulogin\event;

use Symfony\Component\EventDispatcher\EventSubscriberInterface;

/**
* Event listener
*/
class listener implements EventSubscriberInterface
{
	/** @var \phpbb\config\config */
	protected $config;

	/** @var \phpbb\controller\helper */
	protected $controller_helper;

	/** @var \phpbb\template\template */
	protected $template;

	/** @var \phpbb\user */
	protected $user;

	/** @var \phpbb\request\request */
	protected $request;

	/** @var string phpEx */
	protected $php_ext;

	/** @var string */
	protected $root_path;

	/**
	 * Constructor
	 *
	 * @param \phpbb\config\config        $config             Config object
	 * @param \phpbb\controller\helper    $controller_helper  Controller helper object
	 * @param \phpbb\template\template    $template           Template object
	 * @param \phpbb\user                 $user               User object
	 * @param \phpbb\request\request      $request            Request object
	 * @param string                      $root_path          phpBB root path
	 * @param string                      $php_ext            phpEx
	 * @return \phpbb\boardrules\event\listener
	 * @access public
	 */
	public function __construct(
		\phpbb\config\config $config,
		\phpbb\template\template $template,
		\phpbb\user $user,
		\phpbb\request\request $request,
		$root_path,
		$php_ext)
	{
		$this->config = $config;
		$this->template = $template;
		$this->user = $user;
		$this->php_ext = $php_ext;
		$this->request = $request;
	}

	/**
	* Assign functions defined in this class to event listeners in the core
	*
	* @return array
	* @static
	* @access public
	*/
	static public function getSubscribedEvents()
	{
		return array(
			'core.user_setup'	=>	'load_language_on_setup',
			'core.page_header'	=>	'add_page_header_data',
		);
	}

	/**
	* Load common files during user setup
	*
	* @param object $event The event object
	* @return null
	* @access public
	*/
	public function load_language_on_setup($event)
	{
		$lang_set_ext = $event['lang_set_ext'];
		$lang_set_ext[] = array(
			'ext_name' => 'uloginteam/ulogin',
			'lang_set' => 'ulogin',
		);
		$event['lang_set_ext'] = $lang_set_ext;
	}

	public function add_page_header_data($event)
	{
		$display = 'small';
		$display2 = 'panel';
		$fields = 'first_name,last_name,email';
		$optional = 'bdate,country,photo,city';
		$providers = 'vkontakte,odnoklassniki,facebook,mailru';
		$hidden = 'other';
		$redirect_uri = urlencode(generate_board_url() . '/ulogin/login?redirect=' . urlencode(generate_board_url(true) . '/' . $this->user->page['page']));
		$callback = 'uloginCallback';

		if (!$this->config['ulogin_id1']){
			$data_ulogin1 = "display=$display&fields=$fields&optional=$optional&providers=$providers&hidden=$hidden&redirect_uri=$redirect_uri&callback=$callback";
			$data_uloginid1 = '';
		} else {
			$data_ulogin1 = "redirect_uri=$redirect_uri&callback=$callback";
			$data_uloginid1 = $this->config['ulogin_id1'];
		}

		if (!$this->config['ulogin_id2']){
			$data_ulogin2 = "display=$display2&fields=$fields&optional=$optional&providers=$providers&hidden=$hidden&redirect_uri=$redirect_uri&callback=$callback";
			$data_uloginid2 = '';
		} else {
			$data_ulogin2 = "redirect_uri=$redirect_uri&callback=$callback";
			$data_uloginid2 = $this->config['ulogin_id2'];
		}

		$this->template->assign_vars(array(
			'DATA_ULOGIN1'       => $data_ulogin1,
			'DATA_ULOGIN2'       => $data_ulogin2,
			'DATA_ULOGINID1'     => $data_uloginid1,
			'DATA_ULOGINID2'     => $data_uloginid2,
		));

		$this->template->assign_vars(array(
			'ULOGIN_MESSAGE' => $this->request->variable('msg', '', false, \phpbb\request\request_interface::REQUEST),
		));
	}
}


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Film, Review
Whitney: Can I Be Me
Date: June 15, 2017Author: Sarah Bradbury 0 Comments
Four years on from the shock of her untimely death comes Whitney: Can I Be Me, a bare-all documentary about the late singing sensation Whitney Houston from directors Nick Broomfield and Rudi Dolezal. Constructed largely from unseen behind-the-scenes footage of what had appeared to be an unstoppable pop queen career, the tragic demise of the soaring talent is charted in no uncertain terms.
Opening with the discovery of the 48-year-old drowned in a hotel bathtub, the film reaches back to ambitiously span the time her voice, nurtured in gospel churches in Newark, New Jersey, was "found" and a pop princess with mass-white appeal created, through consecutive chart-topping successes and 25 million sales of her debut album, countless TV appearances and performances, an explosion of her popularity with the Kevin Costner film The Bodyguard (based on true events minus the attempted shooting and love making) to the 1999 tour she struggled to finish and her troublesome final years.
The title draws on the sentiment the documentary returns to time and time again: Houston's unquenchable, and increasingly out of reach, desire to find and "be herself" while the music and film industry, as well as those around her, persistently tried to mould her into the product that would bring in the most cash. One of the most poignant moments here is where Houston's own voice layered over footage describes how she felt being booed at the Soul Train music awards for having "sold out" and no longer being "black enough" as an artist. It is presented as a turning point, one of the first "boxes being ticked" on a list of self-esteem shattering moments that would ultimately lead to her downfall.
Spliced between videos and a rich archive of interviews, from Barbara Walters to The Word, are talking heads from the vast entourage that surrounded the star: family and friends (mostly all also on the payroll), to assistants, hair stylists and backing singers. Tensions, pressures and challenging relationships are revealed – the domineering mother who jealously felt Houston had "stolen her style", the unfaithful "bad boy" husband, a loving but ultimately betraying father and a repressed relationship with friend (and it is insinuated, lover) Robyn – as are a potent mix of drugs, alcohol and other destructive dependencies, problems intensifying in step with the singer's fame. As in Asif Kapadia's Amy, we feel we, along with those around her, are watching the star drown.
It's an illuminating watch but it's hard not to feel at times the balance of displaying a sweaty, unhinged Houston with the vastness of her achievements as a music and film artist is off kilter. And a few gaping holes in the project mean that for all that is revealed, much remains in the dark – the lack of voice from the adversarial Bobby Brown and Robyn, who emerge as key protagonists in Houston's story, and limited time devoted to the horrifically mirrored outcome for Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina at just 22.
But while the film lacks the subtle narrative weaving and firmer grasp of cause and effect of Amy, and much of the truth about the seemingly wholesome and God-fearing Houston remains a mystery, the brilliance, unique personality, wit, energy, beauty, intelligence and sheer talent of the star are certainly captured, forming a searingly intimate portrait of the woman behind one of the world's most celebrated voices.
By Sarah Bradbury. First published on The Upcoming on 15th June 2017.
Whitney: Can I Be Me is released in selected cinemas on 16th June 2017.
Watch the trailer for Whitney: Can I Be Me? here:
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Tech companies, Facebook and Twitter in particular, have faced intense scrutiny for how slowly they initially reacted to reports that foreign intelligence and affiliated operations used their platforms to manipulate users ahead of the 2016 election, leading to drops in user confidence and a threat of regulation from lawmakers….
In Germany they first came for the Communists and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn't speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me–and by that time no one was left to speak up.


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Q: Number of solution for $x^a \equiv b$ mod p Consider the integer equation $x^a \equiv b$ mod $p$. How can I find all integers mod $p$ that solve this equation? Below I leave my work so far:
I know that for $d|p-1$ there are $d$ elements $\{q_1, \ldots q_d \} \in \mathbb{Z}_p$ st. their order divides d,
ie. $q_i^d \equiv 1$ mod $p$ $\forall i$.
Let $d = \text{hfc}(a, p-1)$. If $x_0$ is a solution for $x^a \equiv b$ mod $p$ then so will $x_0 q_i$ $\forall i$.
So we have at least $d$ solutions. If $y$ is a solution, then $x_0^a \equiv y^a \equiv b$ mod $p$. So $(y^{-1}x_0)^a \equiv 1$ mod $p$. So $y$ is of the form $x_0 q_i$.
Hence if there is one solution there are exactly hcf$(a, p-1)$ solutions.
The only question that remains open for me now is whether there exists such a solution, as for example $x^2 \equiv 4$ mod $5$ has no solution.

A: Suppose $x^a\equiv y^a$, then $(x^{-1}y)^a\equiv 1\bmod p$.
We conclude $y\equiv xw$ where $w$ is an element such that $w^a\equiv 1 \bmod p$
We know that primitive roots $\bmod p$ exist, and it is such easy to prove that the possible values of $w$ are those of the form $r^{k((p-1)/gcd(p-1,a))}$, where $r$ is any primitive root.
So your idea is correct !

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//November 11, 2016
Individuals traumatised in terrorist attacks "falling through gaps in support system" states Victim Support
The lack of a widely recognised definition of a 'victim' of terrorism is putting at risk survivors receiving the emotional and practical help they need after being caught up in an attack. This is according to new research conducted by Victim Support. While families bereaved by...
Salford University receives Surveillance Camera Commissioner's certification mark
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Securitas records 7% organic sales growth in Interim Report for July-September 2016
Organic sales growth has continued to be strong in the third quarter at Securitas, driven largely by good portfolio development and extra sales remaining at relatively high levels. From July through until September, total sales (MSEK) stood at 22 316 (20 468), with organic sales...
Daisy Group launches 'Continuum' in bid to reboot business continuity with 'always available' service capability
Daisy Group has launched its next generation business continuity solution designated 'Continuum', which is putting 'always on' infrastructure and service availability front and centre of the UK's digital transformation journey. Business continuity has its roots in IT...
Cloudview survey finds CCTV images "too low quality" and "unfit for purpose" of identifying criminals
New research has found that a third of housing associations are worried their CCTV images are too low quality to identify criminals or intruders, even though this is why most of their security-focused managers installed CCTV in the first place. Organisations in this sector are...
Axis Security achieves "near perfect" score in latest SIA Approved Contractor Scheme audit
Axis Security, the specialist provider of bespoke security services, has achieved the highest Security Industry Authority (SIA) Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) audit score in the company's history, increasing by two points to reach what the business refers to as an...
Former ACS company Elite Security (NW) Ltd sentenced for deploying unlicensed security officer
On Tuesday 1 November, Elite Security (NW) Ltd and David Halliwell were found guilty and sentenced at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Court for deploying an unlicensed security officer. In May last year, Elite Security (NW) Ltd e-mailed a Security Industry Authority (SIA) Approved...


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An excellent and valuable piece. This is truly the way it was.
Amelia Earhart: The Truth at Last
Today we return for further examination of the remarkable deposit of evidence that American miliary personnel provided to Earhart researchers that solidified the undeniable fact of the presence and deaths of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan on Saipan.
In my March 13, 2020 post, "Veterans recall seeing Earhart photos on Saipan" we began with Ralph R. Kanna, of Johnson City, New York, assigned to the Army's 106th Infantry Regiment on Saipan, who was among the first of the former GIs to contact Fred Goerner during his early Saipan investigations. In 1961, Kanna told Goerner that as platoon sergeant of his intelligence unit on Saipan, his duty was "to insure [sic] that we would take as many prisoners as possible for interrogation purposes."
In this undated photo from the mid-1960s, Fred Goerner holds forth from his perch at KCBS Radio, San Francisco, at the height…


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Noche Iberoamericana 2019
The Ibero-American Cultural Attachés Association (AACIA) presents the fifth edition of "Noche Iberoamericana," a night of food, music, art, and more.
La Terraza: David de la Mano & Ritmos Raros
Located at the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain, a D.C. historic architectural landmark, La Terraza is a new conceptual space to celebrate Spanish culture with a mix of activities.
Women Who Rock! at Coolture Impact
Coolture Impact presents "Women Who Rock!" in celebration of Women's month, featuring iconic women in music from the 60's, 70's and 80's with works from renowned photographer Norman Seeff.
Mar 8 – Apr 8, 2019
New York's leading role in the field of art in public spaces
This panel discussion addresses the singularities of public art as a tool for change and social engagement, focusing specifically on New York City's commitment to art in public spaces as exemplified by recent outstanding projects such as Coolture Impact.
Stardust Wishes at Coolture Impact
Coolture Impact presents "Stardust Wishes," an interactive playground where visitors can create their own fireworks and kaledoiscopic lightshows.
Dec 17 – Mar 15, 2019
Technarte Conference
During two days, artists and technologists from all around the world share their vision of the fusion between art, science and technology.
Nov 15 – Nov 16, 2018
Art in Public Spaces and New York's leading role
This panel discussion addresses the singularities of outdoors urban sculpture in the United States and, specifically, the commitment of New York City to public art.
Coolture Impact: A Digital Interactive Cultural Platform in Times Square
Coolture Impact is the largest interactive public art platform that intertwines reality and fantasy on the windows of the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Times Square.
Luzinterruptus: Literature vs. Traffic
Thousands of discarded books are turned into an illuminated pathway in a large-scale art installation by Spanish undercover art collective Luzinterruptus.
Maider López at Festival for the People
"Footbal Field" is a video installation by Maider López in which street furniture interfere with the game, suggesting new uses for the square and a new structure for the urban space.
Black Rock Desert, NV
Step Forward / joining Minds at Burning Man 2018
The Spanish street theater group Carros de Foc presents "Step Forward / Joining Minds" at the 2018 edition of the Burning Man Festival.
Aug 26 – Sep 3, 2018
The Ibero-American Cultural Attachés Association (AACIA) presents "Noche Iberoamericana," a night of food, music, art, and more.
Mural by Daniel Muñoz
Muralist Daniel Muñoz visits the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain to recreate the cover he designed for our current catalog, before traveling to San Antonio, TX, to take part in the 300th anniversary of the city.
Jun 4 – Jun 9, 2018
Meeting Bowls in Miami
Spanish artist collective mmmm… presents the Meeting Bowls, social places for getting to know people and fostering dialog in small groups.
Meeting Bowls in Arlington
Jul 17 – Oct 23, 2017
Survibe on Tour in Washington, D.C.
Survibe is a 45-day journey, an experience, a painting trip through the U.S. by two painters and a photographer –Joan Tarragó, Alberto (Sabek) and Elliot Alcalde.
Jul 10 – Jul 12, 2017
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The City of Coppell is proud of our pro-business attitude encouraging the development of high-quality businesses and corporate relocation projects all committed to helping each and every one thrive. Coppell's central location, superior school system, excellent quality of life and commitment to the business community explains why more than 500 businesses call Coppell home. Coppell has 76 restaurants. From fast food to fine dining Coppell has a variety of food choices.
As seen on the 2018 Vacant Commercial Land Map, there are approximately 400 acres of vacant land waiting to be developed. Please explore the site and feel free to contact us at mhurley@coppelltx.gov.


Solent Youth Services are pleased to be establishing and delivering a bespoke residential service, work alongside young adults, aged 16+ creating a pathway for leaving care. SYSL understand that moving towards independence, is often an over-whelming transition in any young person's life. The transition agreement is carefully monitored and assessed and all referrers are kept fully informed.
We strive to work collaboratively with clients, referrers and staff to enable the best possible outcome for the young people who access Post 16 Residential Support pathway.
This includes, staff support, group and individual work, listening, conversations and discussions leading to the development of interpersonal communication skills to enable personal growth and the chance to overcome any early traumatic experiences.
We provide through the referral process, an individual programme to meet the needs of each young person. Our service supports and promotes young people, developing a wide range of skills and providing opportunities to move onwards.
With Solent Youth Services support, a care pathway will be implemented, that focuses on the emotional and practical needs of the young adult, prior to them embarking on their own journey into adulthood. The transitional period between supported and independent living, will be met with needs-based assessments, taking place within their familiar and friendly lodgings that we offer across the Isle of Wight.
We believe that by working closely with the Local Authority and care leaving teams, we will be able to implement individuals needs assessments and pathway plans. These plans will focus on many contributing factors including support with personal aspirations, health, education, accommodation, employment, training alongside support, finances, social development and practical skills.
Our team of multi-disciplinary staff allow us to deliver targeted services and therapeutic support, to those service users whose needs have been diagnosed as well as those who have undiagnosed needs.
Alongside implementing individually based assessments for our clients, we have access to and support from a number of qualified mental health professionals including a mental health nurse and a child psychologist, along with a wider support network specifically targeting therapeutic care to each person.
SYSL has also developed a large network of close working relationships, both on and off the Island.
Each young person will have the right to be involved in decisions concerning their futures, be treated with respect and dignity, as well as enjoying a safe and comfortable living environment. At SYSL, our mission is to advocate those rights, with regular reviews and feedback sessions. Each person will be guided in making a positive start through informed choices, to their adult life.
Our homes offer clean and modern accommodation facilities that promotes social and emotional integration. All are fully-equipped tranquil and secure 3 / 4 bedroom houses, within easy reach of Newport using excellent transport links for leisure and academic opportunities.
Solent Youth Services are able to accept emergency placements. Please contact us using the direct telephone number or the referral form for further information.


Tick replay is needed in order to get bid/ask data.
Tick replay MUST be manually enabled on the primary Data Series and the option to allow this mode is hidden by default. The option to allow for Tick Replay is located in Tools > Options > Market Data > "Show Tick Replay"
Some data is missing or MarketBalance take forever to load, what can I do?
Open a normal 1500 Volume chart, make sure it load correctly, then you can add the MarketBalance indicator to the chart, once it load correctly you can change the time frame to what ever time frame you need, no need to do this every time, do this procedure just in case of a problem.
Do I need separate data feed?
Set "Filter Data by Trade Size" = True and select the trade size in "Filter Trade Size"
What is the difference between MarketDelta and MarketBalance?
Is MarketBalance Available for Purchase at one time fees?
"Market Balance total cumulative volume" use the volume data as report by NT and you can confirm this with the using the VOL indicator of NT, you will see they match.
NT Market analyzer use different total daily volume data which is reported by the exchange/data vendor and it is not the summary of all the reported data but something different. you can confirm this by comparwe to the total volume reported by the VOL indicator, you will see they are different.
In NinjaTrader Control Center choose File-> Utilities->Remove NinjaScrip Assmbly, from the list of assmblies select Final.MarketBalance and press the Remove button.


Click here to see the guidelines on how to coordinate the Area-Wide Management of Queensland Fruit Fly between growers and communities.
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Lost at the Con is, in many ways, a geek homage to Thompson's _Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas_. So I should probably start by saying that I thought that _Fear and Loathing…_ was, at best, okay.
The main problem I have with this book is the same problem I had with Thompson's : I didn't like the protagonist. They aren't people I choose to be around – and would probably be people I'd actively avoid, if at all possible. However, I liked this book quite a bit more than _Fear and Loathing…_. Despite the protagonist's jerk attitude, Bryan is clearly both familiar with (and a sympathetic friend to) the con-goers portrayed in the book. And unlike Thompson's work, Young's protagonist actually does start growing and redeeming himself (a little bit in the second act, more in the third).
And really, that's my only problem with the book at all. It's a significant problem for me as a reader because of my own personal tastes. If unpleasant protagonists don't bother you, then Bryan's writing skill and sense of humor make this a great pick for you. If an unpleasant protagonist turns you off, Bryan's writing skill and sense of humor will need to carry you through at least a third of the book. It's worth nothing that the author's skill did carry me through that first bit… but I noticed.
Read the preview parts, and see what you think (especially knowing there's some redemption later), and you'll probably have a good idea if this book is right for you.


Very nice starter staff for Feral Druids at 80. Easily better than the current badge staff that many are using, and probably even better than the Sunwell staff. Good stuff.
I just picked this up and I didn't even know it dropped tbh I hadn't checked the loot I was going for a fun run. I asked group if I could have it and they let me.
I think its an awesome tanking staff thats going to last me quite a while, I havn't enchanted it yet because I am lvl 78 and really don't know what enchants to put on it or if it's worth paying out but I am happy this kind of lvl drop is available to casuals.
how is this staff for druid feral dps?


Learn how a large book publisher converted its manual distribution center into an automated facility for a high-speed, complex distribution. Read the Case Study.
Industrial Automation systems combines various sensors, data collection hardware, controls, software, business rules and logic to improve efficiencies or reduce errors in equipment operation so people can focus on other duties. Generally speaking, automation is the use of control systems and information technologies to reduce the need for human interaction in the production of goods and services. Automating the processes of production greatly decreases the need for human sensory and mental requirements, including decision making. The goal is to examine repetitive or error prone processes and determine if automation can be used to improve it.
"Automating processes" frequently means adding an application server to the various sensors and data input devices, such as photo-eyes and barcode readers. Adding that server means the data is stored in a database on the network, in real-time, where you can get to it at any time via reporting.
Instant access reporting can show you everything that's happening on your lines up until the time you run the report. If, for example, one of your manufacturing lines has been showing an increase in rejects, you can see it and send maintenance to investigate before something malfunctions and the line stops. You can also see which line is producing the most items—or the most rejects—and take notes of the efficiencies or get the problem employee some extra training. Real-time reporting offers very powerful information for any industrial line.
Tell us where your problem is and the industrial automation experts at Inovity can present a solution to improve your processes. Request a System Consultation today!
Use barcode scanners and conveyor controls to automatically route packages to different sections of the conveyor—commonly used for work-in-process, picking from racks and sorting to different carriers.
Automation can be used with access control using RFID badges with strategically-located RFID readers. Employee movement can be detected and sent to an application server to restrict access, unlock gates, automatically stop equipment, activate signals or send emails.


"La vida a l'univers" , "Sónar Calling", "Cocoon" & "Terrícoles"
Betevé channel dedicates the night to the universe with different programs and reports on this subject, with special emphasis on life in the universe.
The night begins with the program 'Deuwatts' special on 'Life in the universe', with the participation of K. Herrero (IEEC), J. Urmeneta (UB), A. Butturini (UB), J. M. Carrasco (ICCUB (IEEC-UB)), A.Faro (High school student), J. Portell (ICCUB (IEEC-UB)), followed by the documentary 'Sónar calling', which explains the artistic and scientific project that the festival has developed for its 25th anniversary. The documentary is followed by the film 'Cocoon'; and by the programme 'Terrícoles' that includes an interview by Lluís Reales to Ignasi Ribas, director of the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia.


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Q: IOS Build failed: unknown oid 'fs.inotify.max_user_watches' (React-Native) Trying to publish my first React Native Expo app on Apple App Store (it is already in Google Play store), I go  eas build --platform ios in the terminal. From there it asks me to log in with my AppleId which I do. Then it says build failed.
In the 'Pre-install hook' build details log on Expo.dev, I get this error message:

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*Script 'eas-build-pre-install' is present in package.json, running
it...

*yarn run v1.22.17

*$ sudo sysctl -w fs.inotify.max_user_watches=524288

*[stderr] sysctl: unknown oid 'fs.inotify.max_user_watches'

*[stderr] error Command failed with exit code 1.

*info Visit https://yarnpkg.com/en/docs/cli/run for documentation
about this command.

*yarn exited with non-zero code: 1

Is this because Im on a Windows PC, and it can only be done on a Mac or some bs?
Files are here: https://github.com/RasmusKvejborg/SecondsTillDeadApp


Throughout its 2,000 year history, the Catholic Church has gained a reputation for the many incredible structures it has built—cathedrals, universities, and hospitals, to name a few. But there's one thing everyday Catholics often struggle to build: a strong community within their own parishes. Especially in large churches, it's all too easy to view our participation as a "Mass and done" affair. But innumerable blessings can come from establishing meaningful (as well as casual) relationships with others at your home parish.
Whether you've just started at a new parish or have been a "pew potato" for years, there's always something we can do to build the body of Christ.
Try these tips for creating community at church.
The beauty of the Mass is, of course, the fact that you can attend anywhere and hear the same Scripture readings and experience the same liturgy. Mass is Mass is Mass … right? To a point, yes. But bouncing around from church to church or Mass time to Mass time won't help you build community. Stick with a regular Sunday service and you'll begin to see familiar faces and mingle with the same crowd.
Just like Mass-hopping doesn't lead to relationship-building at church, neither will playing Mass musical chairs. The simple act of sitting in the same general section every time you attend Mass means you'll likely see many of the same people from week to week. Introduce yourself to those around you before Mass or during the Sign of Peace. Every friendship begins somewhere—perhaps one is waiting in the pew next to you.
The race to the parking lot after Mass can be a juggernaut of Olympic proportions. Many of us start booking it with the first chords of the closing song. But lingering to chat after church can be a vital opportunity to socialize with like-minded believers. Lunch or the football game can wait. Hang around and see what happens when you strike up a conversation.
He knows the ins and outs of your parish, he's your spiritual shepherd, and it's likely he's a pretty interesting guy. (After all, only one out of every 2,000 Catholics chooses this critical vocation.) Get to know your priest on a personal level by having him over for dinner or taking him to coffee. When my family spent time with our priest, we discovered he loved photography and hiking and could play the banjo, to boot. Who knew?
My church calls it "Mass +1:" the commitment every parishioner can make to get involved with just one "extra" at church. (Mine is our music ministry, where I've served as a vocalist for several years.) As nice as it is to make connections during Mass, spending time participating in ministry allows relationships to truly flourish.
Maybe you'd like to join a Catholic book club or a couples' support group, but your church doesn't offer it. What if you could make it happen yourself? You don't have to undertake a major commitment to increase your sense of belonging in your community. Start small with a handful of folks in a casual setting and see where things lead.
If you're not looking for a long-term commitment but would like to contribute to the life of your parish (and meet people at the same time) consider hosting a one-time event. What could your community use: A food drive? A picnic in the park? A Valentine's Day dance? Check in with your parish administrator to see what resources are available to make it happen.
There's a social phenomenon most parents have experienced at least once: Your children actually make friends for you. Signing your kids up for catechesis, Vacation Bible School, or youth choir will not only enrich their spiritual lives but provide you with plenty of opportunities to meet other parents. Thinking back, I realize how many fellow moms I've connected with simply because our kids became friends first.
Many churches offer weekday classes on everything from Scripture study to Catholic Q and A. (My parish recently ran an awesome discussion group on Catholic social teaching.) Such classes are a special opportunity to learn—a bit like seminary for free—and the more intimate small group setting allows for deeper one-on-one connection.
You may have heard it recommended that Catholics go on retreat. The benefits of getting away from it all aren't strictly spiritual. When attending a women's retreat a couple years ago, I met several wonderful ladies I never would have crossed paths with otherwise. Unless you choose a silent retreat, you're guaranteed to get to know fellow parishioners on a church-sponsored getaway.


Simple, smooth, elegant, the Adum pendant is sure to give a wonderful glow out across your home with a warmer, softer shine making the space perfect for relaxing. The white glass shade surrounds the light to give soothing diffusion across the room, whilst the metallic fixing gives a sleek, modern image that is perfect for an urban décor.
gives a soft warming glow to your home.


Essentially, milk is made of water, lactose, protein and fat.
Under good nutrition and management an average mature Friesian cow produces an about 30 kg of 4% fat corrected milk on a daily basis.
Peak milk production of first calf heifers stands at around 34 to 37 kg in a given lactation while older animals more often peak at 37 to 45 kg. This happens within 5 to 10 weeks after calving.
Milk production decline at an average of 15% monthly after cows reach peak milk production.
A normal lactation period for cows is between 290 to 310 days.
There is a decrease in dry matter intake during the early lactation period.
The most critical period of the cow's lactation is the time from parturition to peak milk production. During this period you can set the stage for obtaining the highest possible peak in milk production.
A dairy cow needs two primary components in her diet to be able to reach her peak in milk production. From the milk composition, the two very important components are energy and protein. Other important components are minerals and water. Energy is provided in form of cellulose available in roughages such Napier and Rhodes grass hay and other grass pastures and fodder. Due to limitations in the utilization of cellulose by the dairy cow, energy is often supplemented by giving concentrate feeds such as maize germ meal, cereal grains such as oats, barley, maize or wheat; industrial by products and a wide range of premixed feed.
Grasses are good sources of energy but their protein content are however too low to meet the cow's needs for higher milk output. They may have adequate amounts of protein for animal maintenance but for a lactating dairy cow, higher protein feeds will be required to increase milk production. Protein is provided by legumes, fodder trees and premixed feeds or industrial by products. Legume species commonly used as pasture or fodder in Kenya such as Lucerne and Desmodium are good sources of proteins for the dairy cow. Feeding leafy Lucerne hay at 2 to 4kg per 100kg of body weight will be enough for her maintenance needs. However, as in the case of energy, the cow will need extra proteins to reach her milk potential. These extra sources of protein are available in form of commercial protein supplements.
From these feed sources you need to work out a ration that will supply the nutrients at their correct proportions. As you are formulating a balanced diet note that the cows have a requirement for fibre. Inadequate amount of fibre in the diet and poor fibre digestion often lead to poor rumen fermentation which may result in insufficient acetate and butyrate production necessary for optimal milk fat production. Balance the diet for fibre requirement first, then protein, energy and other nutrients. You should have at least 45% of the diet dry matter as forage and forage substitutes.
Feeding yeast (brewer's yeast) can optimize the digestion of fibre. Yeast stabilizes the rumen pH and increase the number of bacteria necessary for digesting fibre and the net result is higher milk yield.
The cow should have about 16-18% protein in the ration. Protein is utilized in form of amino acids. Cows obtain amino acids from two sources, bacterial protein in the rumen of the cow and dietary protein. Bacteria in the rumen manufacture amino acids by combining ammonia and carbohydrates. These amino acids are then digested in the small intestine and used to make milk protein in the udder. Dietary protein also referred to as "bypass protein" is not degraded in the rumen. Instead it escapes or bypasses the rumen and digested in the small intestine where it is also used to make milk protein.
Consequently to increase milk protein and hence milk production, you will need to increase the amount of microbial protein available to the cow. You can increase the supply of microbial protein by optimizing rumen fermentation and replacing part of the starch in the diet with sugar. Sugar stimulates the growth of rumen bacteria. Adding ¼ to ½ Kg of supplemental sugar in some diets generates a protein response.
However much the rumen microbes synthesize amino acids, the quantities produced will not be enough for the cow to sustain high milk yield. The requirements for milk production are higher compared to what the microbes can produce. Dietary protein will therefore be a necessity. The dietary protein escapes digestion in the rumen and is digested in the small intestine where they are used for synthesis of milk protein and tissues. Diets of dairy cows should therefore contain quality dietary protein in adequate amounts.
The ideal ratio of rumen degraded protein and dietary protein should be 65:35. Protein supplementation should be restricted to dietary protein to avoid excess of rumen degraded protein.
The ratio of lysine to methionine in the diet can influence milk protein. If it is possible to predict, strive to achieve a 3:1 ratio of lysine to methionine in the diet.
When the glucose supply in blood is insufficient the cow will use amino acids to make glucose. This decreases the amount of amino acids available to make milk protein. An adequate amount of glucose should be in the diet to ensure high yields of milk.
During early lactation when dry matter intake decreases, the energy density of the diet should be increased to improve energy intake. This can be done by feeding grains or fat. However, high levels of grains can cause metabolic disturbances such as rumen acidosis. Supplementation with fat is preferred because of other benefits such as increased absorption of fat soluble nutrients and reducing dustiness of feeds.Also, feeding fat to dairy cows generally improves fertility.
When there is enough energy in the diet more of the total protein needs of the cow can be supplied by non-protein nitrogen sources such as urea. Production of protein in the rumen by microbes depends largely on the availability of carbohydrates and nitrogen in the rumen. Rumen bacteria have the ability to utilize ammonia that is released in the rumen but if the energy available is inadequate, the net result is reduced synthesis of microbial protein.
Although a number of minerals such as calcium and phosphorous are essential, one that is frequently very critical is chromium. Chromium enhances the utilization of glucose. This is critical during the 3 weeks period prior to and after the cow gives birth because it will determine the milk production during early lactation and the general health of the cow. During this period the cow does not eat much, often resulting in a negative energy balance. The outcome of efficient utilization of energy during this period is higher productivity and better health.Supplementation with Chromium also improves reproductive performance and reduces the effects of stress.
Then you need to check whether your livestock getting enough minerals? in form of salt.
A lactating cow can drink up to 120 litres of water per day, therefore plenty of clean fresh water should be provided. The cow should drink to her fill whenever she requires.
You may use hormones to increase milk production but note that this area is very controversial. There has been debate on whether the use of hormones on dairy cows is safe or not to both the cow and humans.
If you take this route, there is a hormone called recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) which can be injected to the cow to produce more milk. The artificially synthesized rbST is in all ways similar to the naturally occurring bovine somatotropin (bST) produced by the cow. These hormones stimulate the udder to absorb more nutrients from the bloodstream thereby enabling the udder to make more milk. A cow that is treated with rbST can make 5kg more milk per day than those not given.
If you have to administer this hormone, then the cow must be fed extra feeds to make up for more energy that will be needed to make more milk. She will need about ½ kg of more balanced feed for every kilogram of milk she produces per day.
The health of the cow is also important here else the hormone treatment will not help her make more milk.
Some people do not have a problem drinking milk from cows that are treated with rbST but due to the controversies surrounding the use of these hormones, many traders and consumers have chosen to use milk from farmers who do not use rbST.
One of the major expenses in milk production is the cow feed. As a farmer you should strive to produce quality feeds at the least cost. Focus on producing feeds that are highly nutritious and have high productivity per area.
The nature of the cows housing has direct influence on her health and productivity. Good housing systems takes into account the cows' behavior when feeding, drinking, lying, raising and walking.
Strive to have the same number of calves born every year as the number of cows in the herd. Choose a bull or AI that is likely to breed cows with a high genetic potential for milk. Sell the males calves at an early age and keep the females as replacement milking cows or for sale.
Good calf rearing ensures a good foundation for the future dairy herd. The aim is to lower the death rate by proper feeding and housing. This way you will have replacement cows that start production early and improved genetics of the herd.
Many farmers would do better if they embraced sound management practices, balanced their feed rations and improved their farm operations.
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Female offenders with a brain injury at HMP Drake Hall near Stafford are receiving support from a specialist Linkworker from the Disabilities Trust Foundation – the first scheme of its type in a women's prison in the UK. Someone with a brain injury may experience poor memory, lack of concentration, aggression, problems sleeping and other difficulties which impact on their everyday lives and may make it difficult to engage with rehabilitation programmes.
The pilot Linkworker service - officially launched this week - will deliver direct one-to-one support to women with brain injuries and develop partnerships with health, social care, probation, homeless, and drug and alcohol services to ensure each woman has the appropriate network in place on discharge from prison.
Each person with a brain injury will be identified on admission, using the Foundation's simple Brain Injury Screening Index(BISI) questionnaire before being referred to the specialist Linkworker. Prison staff will also be provided with brain injury training and given simple tips – speaking more slowly without distractions to allow information to be processed, suggesting diaries and written reminders to assist with memory problems - to support the women concerned.
This two-year, £107,000 pilot scheme aims to establish whether specialist support following a brain injury, even years after it was sustained, means an individual has a greater chance of engaging with services, integrating with the community and breaking the cycle of re-offending. Funded largely by the Barrow Cadbury Trust and The Pilgrim Trust, the service mirrors the brain injury Linkworker services previously provided by the Disabilities Trust Foundation within male prisons and Young Offender Institutions.
Justice Minister Dr Phillip Lee said: "This is an excellent scheme and I am pleased that staff at Drake Hall are working with the Disabilities Trust Foundation to help to provide specialist support for vulnerable offenders.
The Foundation is commissioning an external evaluation of the pilot programme, as well as undertaking a research study to look at the relationship between traumatic brain injury(TBI), female offenders, violent offending, in-prison behavioural problems and reoffending rates.


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Exploring the North
written by Bangkok101 Team November 28, 2017
Firmly positioned as the epicentre of Thailand's Northern tourism realm, Chiang Mai continues to offer more and more for people passing through
It's no secret that Chiang Mai is currently one of the most visited cities in Thailand. In the past several decades it's metamorphasized from a sleepy northern town into a bustling mini-metropolis. Upscale resorts and fine dining restaurants are now commonplace here, and the Chiang Mai International Airport will probably soon have to expand to handle the non-stop influx of visitors. In fact, The Chiang Mai International Airport Short and Long Term Development Plan (2016-2025) details the growth of the airport with the ultimate aim of handling up to 34 flights per hour, and expanding the facility's capacity to 18 million passengers per year.
"With the integration of the ASEAN Economic Community, we aim to promote ASEAN as a single tourist destination," said Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor, Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn. "These initiatives will help boost awareness of the tourism connectivity for multi-destination itineraries in the greater Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand (CLMVT) region. The TAT believes that expanding available flight services is crucial to the entire tourism industry to facilitate the flow of tourists travelling within the CLMVT as Thailand continues to develop its leadership role as the region's aviation hub."
One of the benefits of this increased airport capability is that it allows travellers a perfect jumping off point to explore nearby cities in neighbouring counties such as Mandalay and Yangon in Myanmar, and Luang Prabang in Laos. On a recent press trip organized by the TAT, a group of international journalists were taken on a whirlwind tour of this connectivity conduit, stopping in on three cities in just five days, and getting a guided tour of some famous, and occasionally lesser-known, landmarks.
The Silver Temple
Anyone visiting Chiang Mai will discover very quickly that there are many, many temples to explore, especially within the confines of the old city. However, just outside the old city walls is Wat Sri Suphan (100 Wua Lai Rd), an ornate, Lanna-style Buddhist temple originally built in 1502. Little remains of the original structure, so what visitors are treated to instead is an eye-popping recently constructed temple where the walls and roof, inside and out, are covered in embossed silver, nickel, and aluminum panels. The major restoration work began over a decade ago, and as a result the carvings combine a fantastical mix of ancient and modern iconography. Look closely amidst the Nagas and Garudas and you'll see mythic figures holding electric guitars, modern day superheroes like Spiderman, and the coat of arms of several neighbouring ASEAN nations (note, however, that because this is an active ordination hall, only men may go inside the ubosot). It's a fitting centrepiece for the surrounding village of silversmiths, and visitors can also watch these master craftsmen at work, and even try their own hand at tapping out a design on a small key ring (with some expert guidance from the staff).
Opened in 2016, the 3,000 sq.m modern, state-of-the-art MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum, located 20 minutes from the centre of Chiang Mai in the Sankamphaneg district, was created in memory of founder Eric Bunnag Booth's great, great aunt Chao Chom Iam—a royal consort to King Rama V—and is a direct result of the family's desire to share their private art collection with the general public. During a recent visit we were lucky enough to have Eric's father Jean-Michel Beurdeley (also one of the museum's co-founders) give us a fascinating, and very personal guided tour. He explained his reasoning for choosing certain pieces, and gave us insight into the artist's own inspirations. And while the impressive permanent collection belongs to the family, there are also temporary exhibitions of visual art, design, and fashion on display, and the museum also stages performances, film screenings, lectures, and workshops. Even the building's exterior is a marvel, with small mirrored rectangles covering the whole of the front façade. The MAIIAM is open every day except Tuesdays, from 10am-6pm, and admission for adult/student is B150/B100.
Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports supports local communities like the ones in Ban Hua Tung by organizing eco-tourism visits that help tourists gain a bit more of an understanding on the importance of conserving our natural environment. The Hua Tung community, who live at the foot of Chiang Dao mountain, is a good example of people living in harmony with their natural resources. For instance, the villagers ordain certain forest trees as "monks" so that no one will cut them down (the trunks are tied with a ceremonial cloth). Tourists and students can learn about this and other local ways of life, and visit the nearby rice fields, organic farms, and forests. Homestays are also available.
Chow Down Chiang Mai
There are two locations of the very popular Oh Ka Jhu restaurant in Chiang Mai (and one in Bangkok as well, at Siam Paragon). The original location is a bit off the beaten track—121 Outer Ring Road, Sansai—but the second outlet is located in a community mall near the airport, making it much easier to get to. Either way, a visit to this cheery farm-to-table restaurant ensures you'll be treated to fresh, organic fare, as all the veggies are grown organically in the huge green garden just behind the Sansai branch. The leafy salads, served with a variety of homemade dressings, are delightful, but fruit is also in abundance, both in the fruit salad sundae—served inside a hollowed melon-half—and in the delicious fruit smoothies. Carnivores, meanwhile, should try the barbeque Flintstone-sized pork spareribs smothered in homemade BBQ sauce, the German style sausage platter, or the tender salmon steak. There's also a wide array of homemade cakes and desserts available.
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Another unique dining destination worth seeking out is Meena Riced Based Cuisine. The restaurant is set in a refurbished Lanna-style rice barn—surrounded by tall trees, greenery, and overlooking a small pond—and is located about 5 km to the east of the city centre. Inspired by the traditional ways of Thailand's rice farmers, the menu offers diners dishes that deliver authentic recipe food and beverages, most of which have rice as an ingredient. Be sure to order the house specialty, a multi-coloured, pie-shaped block of rice that combines brown, jasmine, saffron, and butterfly pea rice with super dark riceberry (accompanied by colourful edible herbs and flowers).
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Boutique Resort
The Ping River flows through the heart of Chiang Mai and the Na Nirand Boutique Resort is ideally located right on its banks. There are 45 accommodation units at this romantic resort—all with a private balcony or verandah—starting with the 39 Deluxe Suites (31-46 sq.m), and continuing up in size to the two Corner Suites (53 sq.m), and the four themed Riverfront Colonial Suites (65-73 sq.m). Each room is adorned with local fabrics and handicrafts, wooden and rattan furniture, colonial touches, and murals that reflect local art, as well as an array of luxurious modern amenities including flatscreen TV, mini bar and fridge, and in-room Wi-Fi. The central courtyard is dominated by a large open-air swimming pool, surrounding by greenery, and there's a fitness room and spa on-site as well. But even if you're not an overnight guest, try and pay a visit to the resort's all–day dining venue, Time Riverfront Cuisine & Bar. With indoor and outdoor seating, including a rooftop wine bar, this eatery serves delicious Thai and international cuisine.
www.nanirand.com
Chiang Mai Goes Michelin
Like all the X2 (cross-to) resorts in Thailand, the newly opened X2 Chiang Mai Riverside Resort offers holiday makers a chic retreat with flair to spare. However, this newest addition to the Chiang Mai hotel scene also brings Michelin star power to the city in the form of Chef Nicolas Isnard, the restaurant's menu consultant. Born in the south of France, Nicolas cultivated his own culinary sensibilities while working all over France—from Matignon to Dijon. In 2009 L'Auberge de la Charme, the restaurant he co-owns in France, earned a Michelin star within a year of opening. This year he finds himself firmly ensconced in Northern Thailand, where he will be working alongside Executive Chef Alexandre Demard.
At the Oxygen Dining Room, the resort's glass-walled, all-day restaurant venue, Nicolas and Alexandre have crafted a menu that pushes the culinary envelope—something the fine dining scene in Chiang Mai is not always known for. Even the breakfast menu here has intriguingly uncommon items on offer, such as the wonderful deconstructed vegan Khao Soi (which utilizes quinoa, of all things). During a recent media dinner the chefs and their team wowed diners with such culinary concoctions as: mackerel with roasted beetroots and raspberries in hibiscus broth; squid stuffed with zucchini caviar served with Thai basil pesto and pumpkin seeds; and pork confit served with carrot, orange, kumquat, and coriander. However, the most delicious dish that night for me was his prawn tartare, served with green mango, pea guacamole, and a calamansi jellyfish garnish.
Meanwhile, the resort itself is a stylish 5-storey red brick property with 30 elegantly designed units, ranging from the 50 sq.m Tamarind Suite to the 177.5 sq.m Pool Suite River View. I found myself checked into a spacious 3rd floor Riverfront Suite which includes a King-size comfort spring bed, 42" 4K Ultra HD LED Smart TV, mini-bar and capsule coffee maker, room safe, comfort-controlled air-conditioning, work station area, and in-room Wi-Fi. The private balcony, which looks out over the Ping River—offers a relaxing sunbed, while the large bathroom comes complete with a dual vanity and rainshower.
Other hotel amenities include the 5th floor Ozone area—a swanky rooftop bar and swimming pool, with sunbeds and cabanas, as well as an adjacent fitness room. And when the sun goes down the tiny fibre optic twinkle lights that cover the bottom of the pool make it look like stars are reflecting on the water's surface. Another highlight is the ground floor H20 Water Bar & Tea Lounge which offers 50 brands of still and sparkling water, as well as an extensive selection of teas and tasty cocktails, mocktails, and healthy beverages.
www.x2resorts.com/resorts/chiang-mai-riverside
Words and photos by Bruce Scott
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Another Lesson Learned – Probing Beyond Raw Test Scores
by Joe DeSensi
September 28, 2018 December 2, 2019
A revelation came at a school where it appeared that very few students understood science. In the process of probing beyond raw scores, we again found something that forced us to drastically change our approach to analyzing test scores. In this school, we helped the school leadership team probe into patterns of responses and samples of student written responses. We found in almost 60 percent of the students who appeared to be less than proficient, some variable other than content knowledge was the major issue.
Simple disaggregation of the data did not adequately explain why student performance was low. However, when we looked closely at each student's performance on the test and compared performance to the teacher's estimated performance, we found some interesting patterns. In the following chart, we included three sample students from this examination of 120 different student response patterns. In all three cases, the multiple-choice response indicated a low level of content knowledge about science.
Student 1 only got six questions correct. His science teacher noted that he was not very involved in the education process, so this was an excellent score for him. Student 2, in contrast, scored lower than the teacher expected. He was a good student and motivated to be perfect when tested but he was also very insecure and test anxious. He was bothered by distractions and had a hard time getting back on task after interruptions. Student 3's marks were a shock to everyone; he was a straight-A student who planned to go to medical school. He had attained the highest science grade in the school for three years running and had completed more science credits than any other student in school, yet, he failed to exhibit a high level of content knowledge.
These students — different in socioeconomic status, program placement, and academic performance — all scored in the same range. The school, true to its remediation plan, placed all three in science remediation. After all, didn't the data indicate all of them needed it? (Some of us did question why students had been placed in science remediation when those students would not be tested in science in the current year.)
As we analyzed the work of Student 1, it became obvious he used the Christmas tree pattern to fill in his answers: A, B, C, A, B, C. His score was a false read because his performance was unrelated to his actual knowledge.
After checking the student records, teachers discovered the student had passed no classes in his high school career and regularly gave no effort during the lessons. He missed 22 days of school and was tardy to science class 11 times. In this case, we had no idea whether or not the student knew any science, but we were sure his attitude was a problem. We were also sure science remediation was not the intervention he needed most. Troublingly, when asked about current students who had similar profiles, the staff had no idea how students were grouped beyond raw scores. A review of their records showed many other low-performing students shared this profile.
In the case of the second student whose data we probed, when asked what happened, he responded that he was disappointed and said he had spent a lot of time on one question and then had run out of time and guessed on the rest. The teacher remembered several disturbances had occurred during the test and testing obviously made this student anxious. Again, we uncovered a false read of student knowledge and performance level, and again, we determined science remediation would not solve the problem. When we asked about other students in this year's science class with similar test anxiety and attention issues, again, the school did not know.
We had no idea what happened to Student 3 until someone figured out that he knew the correct answers but marked them out of sequence on his answer sheet. When he was shown his work and questioned about his performance, he was surprised but didn't seem disappointed. When asked about why he didn't catch his mistake, he said, "Nobody told me to check my work." Here, a cavalier attitude about the test, inadequate experience, and poor test-strategy preparation seemed the major issues. Science remediation was, yet again, an inappropriate intervention for this student — he probably could have taught the class. His score, like the other two students', was a false read of his knowledge and performance level. When asked how many other gifted students had taken little interest in the test or how many had poor test-taking strategies and had scored below their potential, the school had no idea.
Because of this deeper inquiry, we found several patterns that could better inform planning. Attitude about the test, time management, format facility, and testing confidence all emerged as school-wide issues that were every bit as problematic as the curriculum itself or how much science the students knew or didn't know. For the school, this aha moment led to a new and very different planning cycle.
It required a great deal of soul searching and pushback, but we came to understand that we couldn't use test scores the way we were using test scores. Using the gross scores or simple disaggregation by race or socioeconomic status did not give us the data we needed. We did discover that there were some things that we could learn from analyzing test reports. One of the most important of these was how to analyze the scores to identify red-flag issues. By looking closely at reports to detect patterns, scores, or cells that were either well above or well below our expectations, we could pinpoint areas needing more evaluation and probing. The test score was a starting point in our exploration, but we had to figure out what the scores meant before we could identify the root problem and build intentional plans to address it. With limited time, we cannot afford to waste any on the wrong problems. Fixing something quickly is no substitute for fixing the right thing well.
Is it time to take a more intensive look at your test results? Need a partner to help you decipher the data and come up with a an actionable plan to improve test results? We can help with academic management, teacher professional development and more. Contact us via our website today.
Our book Turning Around Turnaround Schools is intended for those who work in or with turnaround schools, though the approach to education presented works with any type of school (public, private, charter, and so on) at any level (struggling, passing, blue ribbon, and so on). We hope to share the lessons we have learned and describe strategies and processes that have proven successful for us. Most importantly, we hope to provide for you a set of understandings and tools that will guide your work and make you a more intentional, effective agent of change. Find it online at: https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Around-Turnaround-Schools-Conventional/dp/1948238020/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537974543&sr=8-1&keywords=turning+around+turnaround+schools This and other topics are covered in our book.
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Our Journey from IBM to the Funeral Profession
How did two IBM engineers end up working with funeral homes? We get this question a lot, so allow me to share our journey with you.
Growing up in Webster City, Iowa, I was familiar with the funeral home. My good friend, and best man in my wedding, Scott Erickson was the son of the owner of Foster's Funeral Home. Stopping by the funeral home was just a normal part of life. My dream growing up was to become a marine biologist, so I never dreamt that one day transforming funeral service would become my passion.
Once I realized there weren't any jobs in marine biology, I decided to become a computer engineer. After college in 2004, my career led me to Rochester, MN where I became an engineer for IBM. My time at IBM was incredible. It challenged my creativity, problem solving and inspired innovation. It was at IBM where I met Zack Garbow, my Funeral Innovations' co-founder. We shared a passion for innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit.
During my tenure at IBM, my friend Scott was attending mortuary college in Arizona. Scott worked in Arizona after graduation, but then decided to come back to Iowa to help with the family business. His transition opened my eyes to an opportunity to help funeral homes. Scott would mention how far behind his family business was with technology. As I computer engineer I knew what was possible and felt like we could bring something new to funeral service. I just wasn't sure exactly what the solution was.
In early 2008, Zack left IBM to attend Y Combinator, a startup accelerator, in Silicon Valley. During his time in California, there was a startup called Facebook (you may have heard of it) that was creating a lot of buzz. It was transforming the way people were communicating and caught his attention.
When Zack returned from California, we continued our conversations and believed that if Facebook truly grew into what we knew it could, it would transform funeral service. This was the solution we could bring to funeral homes to prepare them for the future. With that vision, I left IBM in fall of 2008 and Funeral Innovations was formed. I moved back home to Webster City and moved in with my parents. I promised them we had a great idea and it would only be 6 month max. Well, I lied. It turned out to be 3 years of rooming with my parents, but I wouldn't trade it for anything today.
After two years of being persistent, we were given a break in 2010 to present at an ICCFA convention. It was this conference that Funeral Innovations changed forever. Zack spoke about improving your funeral home using technology, including SEO and social media. Very few people in the profession had much experience with technology at the time, and his talk really struck a nerve and created buzz.
After the ICCFA convention, we were able to join forces with many innovative firms like Fred Hunters, Urban Funeral Home, and Clock Funeral Home who helped us continue to build our vision together. We are thankful to this day for these firms taking a chance on us and believing in us.
By 2011, Facebook was growing rapidly. We had tried all the off the shelf software solutions to help our partner firms, but they were just too cumbersome to use for funeral homes. So we built our own social media software solution, tailored specifically for funeral homes, called the Social Media Copilot. While we were the first firm to offer a Facebook solution for funeral homes, the challenge we faced was that funeral service wasn't ready to fully embrace Facebook yet. We didn't account for how hard it was to get the industry to adapt to change and for funeral homes to accept this new marketing platform.
Thankfully, we stuck with it. Year after year, funeral homes continued to realize the need to have a presence on Facebook. Several factors helped us by forcing funeral home owners to change. Smart phones allowed consumers to get information easier than ever before, cremation rates were impacting funeral homes' profitability, and a lack of education led consumers to not fully understand the scope of services provided. Our vision of Facebook helping funeral homes connect with their communities quickly became a reality.
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We are grateful to everyone who has helped these two IBM engineers follow their dreams and help you better serve families.
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Sata reveals that OP have infiltrated UPND
Ailing dictator Michael Sata has revealed that it is intelligence that has infiltrated Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND, according to PF Bwinjifume based vuvuzela.
Sata said in a statement issued by his personal assistant for press and public relations George Chellah that it was not an easy undertaking to infiltrate an opposition political leader.
"In fact, those officers who are working with Mr. Hichilema and the UPND deserve to be commended because it's not an easy undertaking to infiltrate an opposition political leader and later on start functioning with him," he said. "Having spent 10 years in opposition myself, I know what I am talking about. These revelations from him confirm that my intelligence officers are working very hard and we can even deploy some more to collaborate with him if he so desires."
President Sata reminded Hichilema that it was the job of the intelligence officers to collect, correlate and evaluate information in order to ensure that the government is always kept on track through working with people like him.
"Actually, it's because of this same good working relationship he has with our intelligence and my relatives which makes the PF government to always be ahead of him," said President Sata. "I thank Mr. Hakainde Hichilema
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Obama notes progress of gay rights movement at White House reception
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President Barack Obama delivers remarks at a reception in the East Room of the White House in recognition of LGBT Pride Month on June 9, 2016 in Washington, D.C. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI | License Photo
President Barack Obama works the rope line after delivering remarks at a reception in the East Room of the White House in recognition of LGBT Pride Month on June 9, 2016 in Washington, D.C. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI | License Photo
WASHINGTON, June 10 (UPI) -- Gay rights activists need to be vigilant to maintain their pace of progress, President Barack Obama said at a White House LGBT reception.
An "LGBT Pride" event has been held annually at the White House during the Obama administration. Leading figures in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender movement attended Thursday's event.
In addressing the attendees, Obama said changing attitudes in the country are advancing faster than laws.
"You know, when you talk to the upcoming generation, our kids — Malia, Sasha's generation — they instinctively know that people are people, and families are families," he said. "Discrimination, it's so last century. It doesn't make sense to them."
"Change can be slow, and I know that there have been times where at least some of the people in this room have yelled at me," he said. "But together, we've proven that change is possible, that progress is possible. It's not inevitable, though. History doesn't just travel forward; it can go backwards if we don't work hard. So we can't be complacent."
It was not until the fourth year of Obama's administration that he announced his support of same-sex marriage.
In his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois in 2004, he told a reporter that he did not support same-sex marriage, saying the word marriage has "strong religious roots."
In 2012, he officially changed his position, telling ABC News, "I've been through an evolution on this issue."
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The Antarctic-Phoenix Ridge, also called the Phoenix Ridge, is an extinct mid-ocean ridge that consisted of three spreading ridge segments between the Antarctic Peninsula and the Scotia Sea. It initiated during the Late Cretaceous-Early Tertiary when the Phoenix Plate had divergent boundaries with the Bellingshausen and Pacific plates. Spreading along the Antarctic-Phoenix Ridge had ceased entirely by 3.3 million years ago when the small remnant of the Phoenix Plate was incorporated into the Antarctic Plate.

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 List of oceanic ridges

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