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"March Hastings" was one of the pseudonyms (along with Laura Duchamp, Viveca Ives, and Alden Stowe) of Sally M. Singer, a lesbian writer born in 1930s and the author of more than 130 novels. She is undoubtedly best-known for her string of ground-breaking, lesbian-themed, sexy pulp paperbacks in the 1950s and early 1960s, including Three Women, The Third Theme, Veil of Torment, and The Demands of the Flesh. She wrote many other sexy novels as Hastings, not all of them with a lesbian theme. However, by the late-60s/early 70s, the "March Hastings" pseudonym was co-opted by her publisher and became a house name for many different authors penning lurid paperbacks (one of them being prolific pulp author Len Levinson, whose first novel Private Sessions was released her name), diluting and confusing her early legacy as an influential author of lesbian pulp and straight erotic fiction.
Categories Erotic Fiction, March Hastings, Sexy Fiction Tags erotic fiction, Lesbian, Literary Fiction, March Hastings, Sally Singer, sexy fiction
LESBIAN PULP FICTION 2: Four Lost Classics
Four bold, lost classics by March Hastings, aka Sally M. Singer, that broke new ground in lesbian pulp fiction…and that have been out-of-print for nearly sixty years.
THE THIRD THEME
Sharon Porter is a single, Manhattan book editor in the midst of a turbulent affair with her boss. But at a writer's party, Sharon meets Leda, a married woman who is fighting her true, sexual nature. They immediately feel a powerful attraction, one that can't be denied. It's tormented bliss. But then Leda's husband discovers their affair. So the women run off to Sharon's home town, desperate to experience their passionate moment in time, to explore the possibility of a different kind of life, love in "the third theme," before the world falls down on them for indulging their forbidden desires…
CRACK-UP
Karen is a woman trapped in a marriage to an impotent man…who finds the passion she craves with other men…and in the willing arms of Jean, a married woman who can never be satisfied by any man. It is the story of Karen's emotional and physical torment as she seeks what her body craves… and the love her soul needs.
THE DEMANDS OF THE FLESH
Ellen is a widow who pits the propriety of her social position against the awful torment of her desperate emotional and physical needs. For her, the demands of the flesh in particular have become overpowering. She enjoys physical satisfaction with the hedonist Raoul, but it leaves her feeling degraded. She gets comfort and sweet release with the lesbian Nita, and at least finds a tentative peace, but can she go on that way? Her answers may lie with Richard, a medic who helps lead her through the labrynth of emotional and sexual conflict that is threatening to tear her apart.
VEIL OF TORMENT
There's the Ivy Sherwood the public knew: the actress, the glamorous, beautiful darling of the stage, living a storybook life of champagne and roses with her glittering future ahead of her. And then there's Ivy off-stage, away from family and friends, prowling the streets, hardly recognizeable without make-up, her eyes shining with tension and craving, picking up any stranger, going into any dingy bedroom. She's running furiously through her days, seeking escape, needing release, fighting the passionate demon which lives inside her, torturing her, wildly demanding more liquor, more men, more women, anything to sate her uncontrollable sexual desire.
This book was banned, deemed "unmailable" by the U.S. Postal Services, in 1960 and rated "indecent" in the U.S.A and Canada by the National Organization for Decent Literature. Now back in print for the first time in over sixty years.
"March Hastings" was one of the pseudonyms (along with Laura Duchamp, Viveca Ives, and Alden Stowe) of Sally M. Singer, a lesbian writer born in 1930s and the author of more than 130 novels, across many genres. She is undoubtedly best-known for her string of ground-breaking, lesbian-themed, sexy pulp paperbacks in the 1950s and early 1960s, including The Outcasts, Three Woman, and By Flesh Alone. She wrote many other sexy novels as Hastings, not all of them with a lesbian theme. However, by the late-60s/early 70s, the "March Hastings" pseudonym was co-opted by her publisher and became a house name for many different authors penning lurid paperbacks, diluting and confusing her early legacy as an influential author of lesbian pulp and straight erotic fiction.
Categories Anthologies, Compilations, Erotic Fiction, March Hastings, Sexy Fiction Tags Anthologies, Compilations, erotic fiction, Lesbian, Lesbian Pulp Fiction, Literary Fiction, March Hasting, sexy fiction
THE CRACK-UP by March Hastings
The torment of a woman, frustrated in marriage, torn between compassion and desire. A "banned" lesbian pulp classic, back-in-print for the first time in sixty years.
"March Hastings," at least initially, was one of the pseudonyms (along with Laura Duchamp, Viveca Ives, and Alden Stowe) of Sally M. Singer, a lesbian writer born in 1930s and reputedly the author of more than 130 novels, across many genres, in her lifetime. She is undoubtedly best-known for her string of ground-breaking, lesbian-themed, sexy pulp paperbacks in the 1950s and early 1960s, including Three Women, The Third Theme, Veil of Torment, and The Demands of the Flesh. She wrote many other sexy novels as Hastings, not all of them with a lesbian theme. However, by the late-60s/early 70s, the "March Hastings" pseudonym was co-opted by her publisher and became a house name for many different authors penning lurid paperbacks (one of them being prolific pulp author Len Levinson, whose first novel Private Sessions was released under her name), diluting and confusing her early legacy as an influential author of lesbian pulp and straight erotic fiction.
Categories Erotic Fiction, March Hastings, Sexy Fiction Tags Erotic, Lesbian, Literary Fiction, March Hastings, sexy
VEIL OF TORMENT by March Hastings
This lesbian pulp classic was banned, deemed "unmailable" by the U.S. Postal Services, in 1960 and rated "indecent" in the U.S.A and Canada by the National Organization for Decent Literature. Now back in print for the first time in over sixty years.
Her blood raced, her body pulsed, her desire was a thing of madness.
There's the Ivy Sherwood the public knew: the actress, the glamorous, beautiful darling of the stage, living a storybook life of champagne and roses with her glittering future ahead of her.
And then there's Ivy off-stage, away from family and friends, prowling the streets, hardly recognizeable without make-up, her eyes shining with tension and craving, picking up any stranger, going into any dingy bedroom.
She's running furiously through her days, seeking escape, needing release, fighting the passionate demon which lives inside her, torturing her, wildly demanding more liquor, more men, more women, anything to sate her uncontrollable sexual desire.
Also published as The Sherwood Scandal
Categories Erotic Fiction, Literary Fiction, March Hastings, Sexy Fiction Tags banned books, erotic fiction, Literary Fiction, March Hastings, romance, sexy fiction
BUCKS COUNTY REPORT by Stuart James
The explosive, bestselling novel that lays bare the erotic frustrations of suburban couples in 1960s America with savage frankness and searing drama.
In the wake of the Masters & Johnson studies, exposing the surprising sex lives of Americans, came this fictional bestseller that explores what happens when a famous "sexologist" visits a small town to interview the idle wives of the rich and famous… sparking passions that have been ignored or suppressed, dramatically changing the lives of the residents.
This book was republished in the early 1960s with the same title, but under the pseudonym "Irwin Wallach," and later under the title The Devil's Workshop, but once again under the Stuart James byline.
Categories Erotic Fiction, Literary Fiction, Sexy Fiction, Stuart James Tags Bucks County Report, Erotic, Literary Fiction, sex, stuart james, suburbia
JUDGE NOT MY SINS by Stuart James
The provocative story of a fierce, destructive affair… of a man who longs to love without restraint, to give up his wife and children to plunge himself into a consuming passion that threatens his world… and of a woman who is driven by desire, and tormented by the horrible knowledge that her voracious hungers will destroy the man she loves. A classic novel of 1950s suburban life by Stuart James, author of FRISCO FLAT and BUCKS COUNTY REPORT.
Categories Literary Fiction, Stuart James Tags Literary Fiction, romance, sex, stuart james
THE NEW FIVE by Ralph Dennis
There's never been a sports novel like this one. The basketball action is so raw and visceral, you'll feel like you're on the court yourself.
A lost, previously unpublished novel from the late Ralph Dennis, author of the legendary Hardman series of crime novels. Now he takes a gritty, hard-boiled "police procedural" approach to 1980s college basketball, tracking a struggling, but ambitious team through a tumultuous season, approaching each game like a decisive battle in a bloody war.
Timothy McCarren is the tough, hard-charging new sports director at a small North Carolina university. To him, the basketball court is a battlefield, the players are his soldiers, and he is their cunning General, leading them into war…and showing no mercy. He will do whatever it takes, bend any rule, and push his players to their physical and emotional limits to make them champions.
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Categories Literary Fiction, Ralph Dennis Tags basketball, Literary Fiction, Ralph Dennis, sports
MIMI by Lee Morell
The scandalous, red-hot classic from 1959, once banned, now available now for the first time in sixty years!
"The book cuts deeply — and hides nothing, absolutely nothing." Orrie Hitt
A Novel of Warped Passion.. Too Wild, Too Wanton, Too Willing!
The women:
Mimi Vanguard — She will dare anything for love, dare any kind of love.
Leyra Thornton — Paralyzed from the waist down, but who knows how to make men happy…and women, too.
Asia — Lovely, dark-skinning, half-everything, whose sultry body knows strange hungers,
Griff — Mimi's lover, coveted by Silky, a gay man.
Phil Thornton — Leyra's husband, who finds Mimi as exciting as Leyra does…
Two couples pause in their pursuit of kicks and thrills to concoct a wild scheme. Leyra can't bear children, so Mimi lends her body to Phil, Leyra's husband, to conceive a child. The baby will go to Leyra and Phil, who in return will give Mimi and Griff enough money to get married. There's just one catch: Leyra and Phil both want Mimi for themselves and Griff finds himself falling for another man.
Categories Lee Morell, Sexy Fiction Tags crime, Lee Morell, Lesbian, Literary Fiction, sexy fiction
TWISTED LOVE by Mark Tryon
Nym was so beautiful that she could have any man she wanted… if she'd wanted a man. The shocking story of a woman who hated men and used her body to lure them to disaster…while seducing women to satisfy her own carnal desires. A banned classic, back in print for the first time in sixty years!
Nym O'Sullivan, the daughter of a lesbian, grew up hating men. But she's far too sexy a woman to avoid their attentions, and one even forces her into marriage. In revenge, she makes him a slave to her incredible body…using him, taking what he has, then laughing at his ruination. And with that same, beautiful body, she lures her young lover, Johnny Martel, into a scheme to destroy him and reward her with vast wealth.
At the same time, Nym seduces women, innocent girls like Lynn Rawlins, a little blonde who will never be the same after her careesses…
But will it all come crashing down on Nym?
Previously published as The Twisted Loves of Nym O'Sullivan
Categories Mark Tryon, Sexy Fiction Tags crime, Lesbian, Literary Fiction, Mark Tryon, romance
WHIP OF DESIRE by March Hastings
Eve is breath-taking. What it takes to satisfy her is also breath-taking. Decades before Fifty Shades of Grey, there was Whip of Desire — the story of a woman with brutal needs no man could satisfy. A scandalous classic, back in print for the first time in ndearly 60 years.
Eve has beauty, talent and money, but deep within her is something wild that drives her to endure violence to satisfy her deepest, darkest, carnal needs.
Now there is a new man in her life….who knows nothing of her dark passions. She tells him what she wants from him, what she needs from him, and when he refuses, what she wants him to watch someone else to do her…
"March Hastings was the pen name of Sally Singer — a reasonably well known erotic fiction writer. Her works focused on the world of wealthy people and their psycho-sexual troubles. Her plots are convincing, style confident, characters unapologetically passionate yet believable, and dialogues top notch." The Book Haven For The Retro Reader
"March Hastings," at least initially, was one of the pseudonyms (along with Laura Duchamp, Viveca Ives, and Alden Stowe) of Sally M. Singer, a lesbian writer born in 1930s and reputedly the author of more than 130 novels, across many genres, in her lifetime. She is undoubtedly best-known for her string of ground-breaking, lesbian-themed, sexy pulp paperbacks in the 1950s and early 1960s, including Three Women, The Third Theme, Veil of Torment, and The Demands of the Flesh. She wrote many other sexy novels as Hastings, not all of them with a lesbian theme. However, by the late-60s/early 70s, the "March Hastings" pseudonym was co-opted by her publisher and became a house name for many different authors penning lurid paperbacks (one of them being prolific pulp author Len Levinson, whose first novel Private Sessions was released her name), diluting and confusing her early legacy as an influential author of lesbian pulp and straight erotic fiction.
Categories Erotic Fiction, March Hastings Tags Erotic, Literary Fiction, March Hastings, romance
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Nexus Prime: Will It Be the iPhone 5 Killer?
Now, some news from Smartphone market. Smartphone industry has been seeing a lot of buzz lately as almost all the major players are trying to grab a piece of pie. Apple the current industry leader, is facing stiff competition from Samsung.
There have been many phones that have been labeled the iPhone killer over the past few years. The fact of the matter is that most of these smartphones have been very similar to the iPhone and have not been able to shake the fantastic grip that Apple has on the smartphone market. Some Android smartphones may have slightly better specifications and they may even look better, but Apple has a dedicated market and people find the iPhone very easy to set up, use and manage. That is why it has been such a best seller over the past few years. However, Google and Samsung have now teamed up to bring out a phone that will be called the Nexus Prime. This phone is unique because it will be called the first "ice cream sandwich" cell phone that has ever been released.


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Αρχική | Οι Άνθρωποι του ΙΠ | Απόστολος Τραγανίτης
Απόστολος Τραγανίτης
Επικεφαλής του Εργαστηρίου Τηλεπικοινωνιών και Δικτύων (TNL)
Επίτιμος καθηγητής Επιστήμης Υπολογιστών, Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης
E-mail: traganiATics.forth.gr
Apostolos Traganitis, PhD - Professor Traganitis joined ICS, FORTH in 1988 and since then he co-ordinated and participated in a number of EEC and Nationally funded projects in the Wireless Communications and Health Care sector. He is also a professor in the Dept. of Computer Science of the University of Crete, where he teaches and does research in the areas of Digital Communications,. Wireless Networks, Communications Security, hardware design and biomedical engineering. During 1993 and 1994 he was a Visiting Research Fellow at the Center of Satellite and Hybrid Communications Networks (CSHCN) of the Institute of Systems Research (ISR), University of Maryland, USA. Previously he has been a Researcher in the Hellenic Navy Research Laboratory (GETEN), in charge of the Electronic Warfare Unit.
He has been extensively involved in research, development, deployment and evaluation activities in the area of the security of Information, Health, and Wireless Communications Systems. His more recent activities include: the evaluation of the security aspects of the card-phones in Greece, the development of a contact less smart-card reader, the evaluation of hardware attacks to security protocols, the development of a secure m-commerce payment system using cellular telephony, the development of a system for monitoring off-the-air cellular communications, and the development of a contributory cipher key generation and distribution in ad hoc wireless networks using Elliptic Curve Cryptography.
Prof. Traganitis holds a M.Sc. and a PhD degree from Princeton University, USA, and the Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens.


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He choose.... ....poorly
Alison Doody
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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a 1989 American action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg,
and it was produced by George Lucas. It's the third installment in the Indiana Jones franchise. starring Harrison Ford, Denholm Elliott, Alison Doody, John Rhys-Davies, Julian Glover and Sean Connery. The film was distributed by Paramount Pictures.
2 Why It Rocks
3 The Only Bad Quality
In 1912, Younger Indiana Jones steals a Cross of Coronado, And he attempts to escape from the gang and goes on the circus train, and he escape from the train without his hat. but his adventure of stealing it ended up with a failure, and afterwards, Fedra gave Indiana Jones his hat.
26 years later in 1938, The intrepid explorer Indiana Jones sets out to rescue his father, a medievalist who has vanished while searching for the Holy Grail. Following clues in the old man's notebook, Indy arrives in Venice, where he enlists the help of a beautiful academic, but they are not the only ones who are on the trail, and some sinister old enemies soon come out of the woodwork.
Why It Rocks[]
The idea of finding the Holy Grail before the Nazis do was decently interesting.
Great fighting scenes such as Indiana Jones fights on a Mark VII Tank
Great music score that was preformed by John Williams.
It spawns a He chose....poorly. meme.
The action scenes are still great, such as Indy and his dad escaping from Castle Brunwald.
Like the first two films, the action scenes are still memorable.
The film has some likable characters such as Henry Jones, Sr, and Elsa.
The Only Bad Quality[]
Mediocre special effects for the plane chase scene, and it wasn't aged very well to this day.
Reception[]
The film receives positive reviews from critics and the fans of the series, but there was only one film critic that panned the film was Andrew Sarris in ''The New York Observer''. It holds a 88% on Rotten Tomatoes while Metacritic scores a film a 65/100 "Generally favorable reviews" while IMDB gave a film a 8.2/10 rating.
Adventure films
Paramount films


As a look back on my three years at Princeton, I wonder whether seminary is more apt in creating managers or leaders? And as I begin to look out into the vast job openings within the PC(USA), I see that it is in need of leaders, but will be mostly receiving managers.
I have said it before, it seems as though the focus of our denomination is upon "stopping the bleeding;" hospice care for congregations; maintaining status quo (or in other words managing order), rather than creating vision and change for the future. We are responding to what is around us, rather than proactively creating it.
It is sad if we allow those four words of scripture to freeze the denomination into a ritualistic institution, when one member of the Trinity is a dynamic agent and power of change.


This bread tastes like a cinnamon bun, but is way more fun to make and eat!!
In a small pot, heat milk over medium low heat until it is warm (not hot) to the touch.
Combine 1 cup of flour and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add the warm milk, butter, sugar, eggs, and salt and mix on low speed. Gradually, add remaining 3 cups of flour.
Continue mixing approximately 5 minutes or until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Dough should feel soft and moist, not sticky.
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease the inside of a 10″ bundt pan.
Melt 1/3 cup butter in a small shallow bowl.
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in medium shallow bowl.
Tear small pieces of dough and shape into 1″ balls. Roll ball in butter, then coat in sugar mixture. Stack dough balls in bundt pan, staggering each layer like bricks and pat down. Sprinkle any remaining butter and sugar over dough.** Bake 30 minutes.
When done, remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes, then flip onto a plate.
Measure icing sugar into a medium bowl. Add milk 1 tbsp at a time. Mix until smooth.
Drizzle glaze over warm monkey bread. Serve immediately.
*Note: The dough can be prepared a day ahead. Mix dough ingredients, cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise in the fridge overnight (about 8 hours). The next day allow dough to come to room temperature before shaping into balls.
**The monkey bread can also be assembled a day ahead. Bake immediately before serving.


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The Meatfückers – Porn Again
death, metal, mexico, porn again, review, the meatfückers, thrash
Going to Mexico this time with the band The Meatfückers and its latest release "Porn Again". Well don't know if that's a good idea… But seriously speaking, let's get to know a bit more about the band. Originally from Guadalajara and citing as influences great bands such as Pungent Stench, Sarcófago, Witchery, Venom, Misfits, Ghost, Sex Trash and The Mentors, the band started in 2006 with the only purpose to have strong songs and a memorable live shows including spikes, S&M mask, girls and attitude.
You can clearly sense the influences of bands such as Sarcófago in the music. It's fast, aggressive, dirty, and raw. There's this feeling of decay and lust in their death/ thrash sounds that truly represents their lyrics and song titles. Its violence represents a complete massacre to the ears. And I like this. Primitive and brutal, "Porn Again" is the kind of album that will please fans of old-school Death/ Thrash Metal bands, especially when it comes to the great masterminds of the genres.
What more can be said about the music? With a name like The Meatfückers, I'll be quite obvious to say that it's perverted, obscene, bestial, decadent, filled with fast tempo songs, insane drumming and this almost guttural, almost screaming vocals. It's just freaking awesome. The only "negative" aspect that I see on this release is that it's short, you keep on wanting more and more!
The album's production is also a bit raw, much like the music, but it doesn't mean that we're talking about the kind of quality that simply doesn't exist, no, you can hear all instruments and vocals well, it's just a bit "dirty". So, if this is the kind of music you like, give The Meatfückers a chance, it's a trip back to the early eighties, composed with great respect and their own brand. And I also urge you to do what's possible for you in order to help supporting their music.
Promo kindly provided by Music-Solutions' Agency Aosta.
Band: The Meatfückers
Album: Porn Again (2013 – CD/ Vinyl in 2014)
Label: Sex'n'Leather/ Asenath Records
1. Legion Of Sadism
2. The Filth
3. Orgasmic Mayhem
4. Lady Baphomet
5. Bitch Seeker
6. Depravity
7. Copulation Tenebrae
8. March Of Fornication
9. True Fuck Of Evil
The Meatfückers is:
Rex Lucifer – Vox & Guitars
Dr. Lust "Güero Proxeneta" – Drums
Rev. Damaged – Bass/Vocals
Lord Angermann "Iracundo" – Lead Guitar
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Meatf%C3%BCckers/195133667198675
Official Bandcamp: http://darkenhold.bandcamp.com/


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The REST API supports a number of countries and currencies. To check REST API support for direct credit card payments for a US account, see the Account eligibility page. Direct credit card support in the REST API is available in the UK if you sign up for a UK Website Payments Pro account.
For countries not yet supported by the REST API, you can use the NVP/SOAP APIs to accept credit cards and PayPal purchases from over 190 countries that PayPal supports. Alternatively, integrate with the SDKs that use the NVP/SOAP APIs.
I'm a non-U.S. developer. What products are available to me?
The REST API supports a number of countries and currencies. The REST API provides simple payment processing for common business needs, including PayPal payments, direct credit card payments, authorization and capture, and refunds. For more advanced payment solutions such as parallel and recurring payments, you can use the NVP/SOAP APIs.
If you've previously used our NVP/SOAP APIs, you can continue to use them. Using your old sandbox email address and password, you can import existing sandbox accounts on the sandbox Accounts page.
I'm already using PayPal APIs in the old version of the sandbox. How does the site redesign affect me?
Create a PayPal account if you don't already have one. If you're happy with your integration with PayPal, nothing has to change. You can import your existing sandbox accounts and continue using NVP/SOAP APIs.
You can start using the new REST APIs any time. As we add more REST APIs, we'll provide migration tools and documentation to help you make the most of them.
Where are my old sandbox accounts?
We have your sandbox accounts. Once you log in, you can import them on the sandbox accounts page by using your old sandbox login email and password.
When you create a new sandbox account, you can configure the account with a mock DISCOVER®, VISA®, American Express®, or MasterCard® credit card (you can also create a test account without a credit card). Navigate to the Funding tab on the test account's Profile page to obtain the credit card number to use while testing. Configure separate test accounts to cover each of the credit cards you need to process.
Do I need to log in to the PayPal Developer website in order to access my test accounts on the sandbox site?
No, you do not need to first log in to the Developer site to log in to the sandbox site. We have updated the sandbox site so it no longer has a session dependency on the Developer website. Because of this, you can log in to the sandbox site using the login credentials from your sandbox accounts without first being logged into the Developer website.
Why do I not see the test accounts I create on the sandbox site in my Developer website account?
If you manually create a test account using the signup flow on the sandbox site, without first logging in to the Developer website, the test account you create on the sandbox site will not be linked to any Developer website account. To link test accounts created on the sandbox site with a Developer website account, you need to be logged in to the Developer website before you manually create test accounts on the sandbox site.
We recommend you register on the Developer website and create your sandbox accounts through the Create Account tool on the Developer website. Once you've created your sandbox accounts, log in to the sandbox site and manage your test accounts using the login credentials you assigned to your sandbox accounts. You can create test accounts on the Developer website using the Create Account tool, as described in Create sandbox accounts.
Note: The Developer website does not support the creation of pre-configured test accounts for all countries. In these cases, first create a developer account and log in to the Developer website, then create sandbox accounts by manually creating them through the sandbox site. The new sandbox accounts are linked to your Developer website account.
If you don't want to pass fields that are optional, your handler should not pass empty strings ("").
I'm already using PayPal APIs in the old version of the sandbox. Do I need to use the new APIs?
I'm getting errors while using the REST APIs. What do I do?
What is the difference between an order authorization/capture and payments authorization/capture?
The order authorization/capture is only supported for PayPal members. It is used in scenarios such as: a merchant might ship items from multiple distribution centers and need separate authorizations for each shipment, or the shipping is delayed on some items that are not currently in stock. When a credit card is not stored for charging as the items become available, the order authorization/capture can be used instead. An order indicates that the buyer has consented to the purchase, authorization places funds on hold until you are ready to capture, and capture can partially or fully collect the payment.
In the payments authorization/capture, authorization places the funds on hold and then the payment is captured at a later time. In this case, there is only a need for delayed settlement.
Where can I find the integration documentation?
Why do I need to use two different domains?
If I integrated before and registered on devportal.x.com, will my application continue to work?
Is the sandbox available for testing?
What is the OpenID Connect scope mapping used for registered attributes?
Why am I not receiving all the attributes mapped to the scope?
How is the registered return URL used in OpenID Connect?
Links to the Connect with PayPal documentation appear in the left-hand navigation for documentation.
You can get Connect with PayPal credentials as long as you have a PayPal account in your country. To get Connect with PayPal credentials, create an application on the Developer site My Apps & Credentials page. Formerly, credentials were obtained at devportal.x.com. If you had an application at devportal.x.com, and had credentials for that application, your application and credentials have been migrated to the Developer site My Apps & Credentials page. The credentials will continue to work and your apps will continue to work.
Some Connect with PayPal calls are made to www.paypal.com and others are sent to api.paypal.com. Browser calls (authorize and endsession) come to paypal.com and back-end calls (tokenservice and userinfo) come to api.paypal.com.
Yes, your application will continue to work. Although you now need to manage your application on the Developer site My Apps & Credentials page, the credentials and endpoints continue to work. You do not need to change anything.
We recommend that new apps integrate with OpenID Connect. For developers that integrated with OpenID, the apps will continue to work, but no new features will be added.
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Can I use the new mobile SDKs outside of the US?
Yes! The PayPal iOS SDK and Android SDK support all countries and currencies supported by the REST Payments API.
Is there a way to get the payment description string to show up in the transaction details on PayPal.com?
No, this is not supported functionality.
Will the new SDKs have feature parity with the older SDKs that are based on Adaptive Payments?
We are aggressively moving payment functionality into our REST API architecture. This will include payment features you now see in Adaptive Payments, and more. The mobile SDKs will pick up these features as they roll out.
Where is the Mobile Express Checkout Library (MECL)?
The Mobile Express Checkout Library for iOS and Android has been discontinued. We recommend using the new PayPal iOS SDK and PayPal Android SDK instead. To use authorization and capture, we recommend using Express Checkout, which by default, provides a mobile checkout flow.
Does the new mobile SDK support the transfer of money directly from one PayPal account to another?
Currently, the new mobile SDK does not support that use case. Rather, the new mobile SDK supports the case where the merchant/developer accepts money from the end user.
For additional questions specific to the NVP/SOAP APIs, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for NVP/SOAP APIs.
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Is PayPal updating all NVP/SOAP APIs to REST?
We want to continue improving and expanding all our APIs to make integration easier. Look for more REST APIs to come.
How long will you support NVP/SOAP APIs?
At the moment, there's no time line for removing NVP/SOAP APIs. We will continue supporting and improving NVP/SOAP APIs when requests are made.
Eventually, the REST API will replace the NVP/SOAP APIs. We'll let you know in advance about any changes and provide resources to help you migrate to the REST API.
What is the current state of Adaptive Payments?
Adaptive Payments is now a limited release product. It is restricted to select partners for approved use cases and should not be used for new integrations without guidance from PayPal.


Christian Bax, Who Runs The Office Of Compassionate Use, Which Is Tasked With Regulating Medical Marijuana, Said Last Month He Expects For There To Be A Significant Increase In Registered Physicians During The First Quarter Of The Year.
With the help of the information thus obtained, and considering the medical history of the dog, he will determine the type of glaucoma present. One of the causes of chemical burns is due to exposure to acids or alkaline substances like bleach or household cleaners. Once a surgery is performed on the glaucoma, there is always a recovery period which is very crucial. It is common to have a blurry vision for a few days after the lasik eye surgery. These eye inflammations produce symptoms such as eye itching, pain, eye discharge, and visual disturbances. Pilocarpine works by stimulating the secretion of saliva and sweat in the body. This results in frequent urination and abnormal weight gain in dogs. The condition wherein the optic nerve is inflamed is called 'optic neuritis'; which if not treated promptly, can lead to loss of vision. Sometimes, difference in pressure between the two eyes is noticed, which can lead to certain types of glaucoma, iritis or retinal detachment, etc. When these are targeted by adrenergic substances such as epinephrine or nor epinephrine, certain physiologic responses take place. In order to prevent further damage and loss of vision, regular treatment using medications or surgery is required. Do not lift heavy weights as it may increase intra ocular pressure.
Patients suffering from HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, post-traumatic stress disorder, ALS, Crohns disease, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis or other similar conditions will now be covered. HOW PATIENTS CAN OBTAIN MARIJUANA Patients must be under the care of a licensed physician who has completed the required eight-hour course and examination for at least three months. Dorn, who is one of three approved physicians in Tallahassee, said he is nearly booked with appointments for the upcoming week. According to the Department of Health, 340 physicians are registered. Christian Bax, who runs the Office of Compassionate Use, which is tasked with regulating medical marijuana, said last month he expects for there to be a significant increase in registered physicians during the first quarter of the year. There are currently 1,495 patients in the state registry but that number will steadily increase. DISTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONS Five of the seven licensed organizations have received authorization to distribute medical marijuana. CHT Medical, which was approved two weeks ago, will begin in-home delivery this month. At least one more additional license will likely be granted after a recent settlement between the Department of Health and two Southwest Florida nurseries. Almost All People With Diabetes Show Signs Of Retinal Damage After About 20 Years Of Living With The Condition. | Good Christian SimmonsOnce the patient registry reaches 250,000, an additional three licenses will be made available, one of which will be designated for black farmers.
Flash burns may include arc welding or tanning booths, where a person does not use proper eye protection. It is more common in boys than in girls. According to studies, cannabis is effective to manage the symptoms, like, muscle spasms and tremors. http://advisingeyesurgeon.beatthetrain.org/2016/12/05/getting-advice-on-swift-products-in-eye-surgery/Besides these, there are some other types of glaucoma. This article lends you some information, as to which herbs for your eyes can be helpful. Read this article to understand the condition in detail. Glaucoma is a term that refers to a group of eye disorders that affect the optic nerve. It is essential because rise in GOP is, usually, caused due to glaucoma. The common method of surgery is laser surgery. After cataract, glaucoma is the commonest of the eye diseases.


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Socratic is an American rock band from Cranford and Linden, New Jersey. After signing  to Drive-Thru Records in 2004, they released their debut full-length Lunch for the Sky in 2005, the Just Turn EP in 2006, Mark Hoppus-produced follow-up album Spread The Rumors in 2008 and their self-produced self-titled album Socratic (The Album) in 2012. Socratic toured throughout their entire tenure performing in Japan, Australia, and the continental United States.

History
Socratic formed in 1999 by childhood friends Kevin Bryan (lead vocals and guitar) and Thomas Stratton (drums).  Bryan's high school classmate Patrick Tobin joined the band on bass in November that year.  Shortly thereafter the band recorded (their self-released debut) "Socratic EP" and added Duane Okun as lead guitarist and backup vocalist.  Tobin left in late 2001 and was replaced by bassist Adam Swider.

In 2002 the band were signed to No Milk Records and on January 6, 2003 released their second EP It's Getting Late. The band then formally signed to California label Drive-Thru Records in 2004 and put out their first full-length album, Lunch for the Sky (September 2005). The album was produced by John Goodmanson (Hot Hot Heat, Sleater-Kinney, The Blood Brothers) at Longview Farms Studio in rural Western Massachusetts. In the month preceding the album's release, the band toured the US with Near Miss, the Cover and the Vacancy. At this time the band added Vincent D'Amico on piano which heavily influenced the band's sound.

Swider left the band in May 2006 and was replaced by bassist Lou Panico. In June 2006, the band supported the Forecast on their headlining US tour. In December 2006, a free 5-track EP entitled Just Turn was made available for download from the band's Myspace and PureVolume profiles. Their next full-length album entitled "Spread The Rumors" (produced by Mark Hoppus of blink-182 and +44) was released on May 6, 2008 and was recorded in Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker's recording studio in California.

In 2010, founding member Kevin Bryan left the band to focus on his career as co-owner/recording project coordinator at Soundwaves Studios in Union, New Jersey.

In 2011, drummer Thomas Stratton and former guitarist Kevin Bryan opened 10th Street Live, a music venue and bar in Kenilworth, New Jersey.

The band released a self-titled and self-produced followup online in 2012. With no set prices, they encouraged fans to pay what they thought the record was worth.

Duane Okun and Lou Panico continue to write music and perform with the band Levy and the Oaks in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

Discography

Albums
Lunch for the Sky (2005)
Spread The Rumors (2008)
Socratic (2012)

EPs
 It's Getting Late (2002)
 Just Turn (2006)

Singles
"Boy In A Magazine" (2008)

Non-album tracks
"Funeral Masses for William Jennings: Viewing Hours (4-6)" – released on Bands You Love, Have Heard of, and Should Know (2005)
 "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here with You" (Bob Dylan cover) – released on Listen to Bob Dylan: A Tribute (2005)
A Christmas Coal Coral (Featuring Rendez Vous) - A Christmas track released December 2008.

References

External links
 Socratic on Myspace
 Official JamNow Page with Interview

Indie rock musical groups from New Jersey
Musical groups established in 1999
1999 establishments in New Jersey
Drive-Thru Records artists

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Q: SQL word root matching I'm wondering whether major SQL engines out there (MS SQL, Oracle, MySQL) have the ability to understand that 2 words are related because they share the same root.
We know it's easy to match "networking" when searching for "network" because the latter is a substring of the former.
But do SQL engines have functions that can match "network" when searching for "networking"?
Thanks a lot.

A: This functionality is called a stemmer: an algorithm that can deduce a stem from any form of the word.
This can be quite complex: for instance, Russian words шёл and иду are different forms of the same verb, though they have not a single common letter (ironically, this is also true for English: went and go).
Word breaking can also be quite a complex task for some languages that use no spaces between words.
SQL Server allows using pluggable stemmers and word breakers for its fulltext search engine:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms142509.aspx

A: I think the topic is 'Semantic Similarity'.  There are several efforts trying to find optimal solutions to this problem.

A: You can try using soundex, though it might not be exactly what you want. See http://www.codeproject.com/KB/database/Phonetic_Search_MSSQL.aspx.

A: As Quassnoi pointed out, this can be done with stemming.  PostgreSQL implements it for full-text search if you turn it on.
ALTER TEXT SEARCH CONFIGURATION blah_en ADD MAPPING FOR english_stem;
This uses the Snowball dictionary, which is based on the Porter stemmer.  The Porter stemmer is probably one of the most widely used stemmers, so it will give decent results.  It's important to remember, though, that stemming is not always as accurate as you might like.

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Welcome to Roy's Motel and Cafe
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The History of Amboy, CA and Roy's Motel and Café on Old Route 66
March 1925 photo of Amboy. Route 66 is a dirt road but the section through Amboy has been oiled. The building AMBOY painted on the roof is about where Roy's Café would eventually be built. Photo courtesy of Charles O. Fortune.
The History of Amboy, California on Old Route 66
A popular highway that everyone knows about, Route 66. Amboy, California halfway between Barstow and Needles on National Trails Highway. First originated in 1858 as a mining camp, and was named in 1883 when the first railway tracks were being built through this part of California. 1930's through the 1940's, Amboy had a population of 200 people. In 1940's postcards appears in the west, the photo was of east down Route 66. Amboy had 13 businesses, three service stations, two cafes three motor courts, four garages, a post office, a church and a school. Through 1800's – 1900's Rail cars started to deliver water to Amboy, every business had their own land water tank. Amboy is best visited in spring and fall, when the weather is cool and clean.
Amboys' School
The original Amboy school was a wooden structure that was built in 1903, close by the railroad tracks on the southwest side of the town. The school had only two rooms, one room was the first to four graders and the other was for the fifth to eighth graders. Once the students graduated from the eighth grade, they went to a high school in Needles. There is no structure building on the land of the original school, only a tree that used to be in the school playground. The original building of the school was physically moved to north of the highway to where it is now. In the 1960's, the old school building was used as a community center, to where they would have movie nights for the community.
Amboy School 8th grade graduation class of 1945, said to have been the larges in the history of the school. Photo courtesy of Coy Limon.
Conn Pulos real name was Constantinos, a Greek immigrant born in Constantinople (now known as Istanbul) and was raised in Athens, Greece. Conn Pulos, at work in the Café kitchen. Photo from Amboy School Yearbook, 1964.
Amboys' Post Office
The original Amboy post office was located in the service station convenience store, who at the time was run by Conn and Lillie Pulos. Conn later decided to move the post office to a motel cabin. In 1946, there was a fire that happened in the store causing it to burn down, however the post office and the motel survived the fire. The post office was moved to a trailer that is across from Roy's Motel and Cafe. In 1965, Buster Burris and Art Parke built a modern post office and placed it where the old one would stand. Although there are no homes in Amboy, the post office is still operating to this day. Lorraine Stephens who ran the general store, and lived in Amboy became the postmaster in 1965.
The Crowl's
Roy and his daughter Betty Crowl, were the first owners of Roy's Cafe. Roy and his wife Velma first arrived to Amboy in 1924, their car broke down while traveling to Los Angeles. Unfortunately, they were not able to pay for their car repair, Roy had to work as a mechanic and then later as a dragline operator in Saltrus for California Rock Salt, and Velma started to work as a cook in one of Amboy's Cafes. Roy saw a business opportunity in 1940, and then he later purchases 4 acres of land. Roy and his son in law Buster built a service station and a garage out of railroad tires. Not long after Roy opened a Cafe and 4 to 5 small overnight cabins, who then later became popular landmark on Route 66 in California.
Roy Crowl (left), for whom Roy's is named, with Fred Ansiel, the former Amboy School principal. Caption on the original photo is "Jeep sold". Photo from the Amboy School Yearbook, 1970.
Bill Lee's Texaco station in Amboy on the north side of the highway, west of what is now Roy's Cafe. The station demolished in 1973 when the last owners, the Kleins, moved away. Nothing remains of this today except a vacant lot. Photo courtesy of Martha Burnau.
Roy's Cafe
Roy's Motel & Cafe was first opened as a gas and service station in 1938, on Route 66. It was first known as Roy's Garage, then was changed to Roy's Garaged and Cafe and is now known as just Roy's Motel & Cafe. Roy's son in law Buster decided to build a store room next to the garage to keep spare parts. Roy's daughter Betty then turned the store room into a Cafe, right after it was built. The famous Roy's Motel & Cafe is one of the few buildings that are still operating until this day. Roy and his wife Velma operated Roy's until they retired in 1959. Roy's Motel & Cafe was later than owned by his daughter Better and his son in law Buster through 1959 to 1978. In 2003, Roy's Motel & Cafe was sold to a philanthropist by the name of Albert Okura.
About Roy's Motel and Café
Roy's Motel and Café is a historic site on the National Trails Highway of U.S. Route 66 in the Mojave Desert town of Amboy in San Bernardino County, California. Roy's Motel and Café is a 24-hour gas station, gift shop, and famous tourist attraction, due to its 1950s Googie-Style neon sign that can be seen for miles approaching the town.
About Mr. Albert Okura
Roy's Motel and Café is own by and under the stewardship of a private preservationist, Mr. Albert Okura. Okura's plans are to restore parts of the town, including Roy's Café and gas station. A 20-room motel and six bungalows are also to be rehabilitated in the future.
The Story of Albert Okura and Roy's Motel & Café
Things to do in Amboy, California
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COVID has shown us that anyone can be hit by adversity at any time. People can be homeless for all sorts of reasons. It may be the result of making some poor decisions, sickness, job loss, a family crisis or simply bad luck. Bad things happening at the wrong time.
Acts of kindness and generosity personified in this group of Harley-Davidson® Owners and their friends who ensured their commitment to assist and support the Hermanus Night Shelter Association with the funding of a multi-functional and aesthetically pleasing building where the homeless can come for a hot shower, a hot meal and a warm bed.
"When H.O.G. Cape Town was searching for a venue to host its annual Cape Seal Rally," reports Malvin Meyer, "the quaint town of Hermanus was identified. We were welcomed with open arms by the authorities who really wanted to show off their town to its newly found friends."
The Cape Town "HOGsters" would not use the town for a few days for their annual rally without giving something small back to Hermanus for its hospitality. The chapter started searching for a charity where they could put something back, something that would be a lasting legacy for years to come.
After consultations with various charitable entities, a decision was made to aid and support the Hermanus Night Shelter Association with the construction of a brand new building for the homeless and destitute. A place they could call home, a place where they could find shelter against the elements, a place where they are safe, clean and fed. A place where they are welcomed at night.
During the day the building will become a venue for pre-schoolers, a meeting facility for the aged and a centre where skills are taught. In addition, the unused land on the property will be used to grow vegetables for the shelter with the excess sold to the local community.
The construction of the building started on 09 April 2018 after a well-attended ground breaking ceremony by their Patron and the Chairman of HNSA. The H.O.G. Chapter Director at the time also attended the ceremony amongst other dignitaries. H.O.G. Cape Town was recognised as one of the key partners for the building construction.
As indicated in the preamble, they have donated every cent raised at the Cape Seal Rally over the past four years, in addition, the HOGsters arranged for the donation of JoJo water stowage tanks, as well as facilitating the donation of 250 bags of cement from PPC. PPC also arranged training in the latest techniques of plastering and bricklaying for 30 local artisans from the community.
It is H.O.G. Cape Town Chapter's wish to continue donating until the completion of the Night Shelter Building. What a great achievement for the Harley-Davidson brand to be associated with such a generous and caring group of enthusiasts who just want to have fun, "Live to Ride" whilst paying it forward!
In July 2020, construction of the Hermanus Night Shelter reached a new milestone when the concrete floor slab was poured and H.O.G. Cape Town's water stowage tanks were delivered.
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Dr. Horsburgh serves at the Department of International Relations at the University of Oxford, St. Antony's College. She is a third year doctoral candidate and British Inter-university Chinese Centre (BICC) student in the Department of International Relations at the University of Oxford, St. Antony's College, supervised by Professor Foot. Her research explores Chinese engagement in the global nuclear order since 1949. Between 2003 and 2006, Horsburgh was a research fellow at King's College London, working on nuclear nonproliferation in Northeast Asia. Horsburgh holds a BSc Econ (Hons) in International Politics and Strategic Studies from the University of Aberystwyth, an MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and an MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies from the University of Oxford. She has also studied at the University of Southern California and Peking University.
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with Javier Jordan, 'Politics vs. Terrorism: The Madrid Case' in George Kassimeris eds., Playing Politics with Terrorism: A User's Guide, (Hurst and Company: London, 2007).
with Javier Jordan, 'Spain and Islamist Terrorism: Analysis of the Threat and Response 1995-2005', Mediterranean Politics, Vol. 11 (2), 2006, pp. 209-229.
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To his reality for a second he could not be blind.
From whom life ebbed away in a cardiac strife.
After all his life was now verily on the block.
He walked in the funeral procession wry as a scout.
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Overcoming taste challenges: Givaudan highlights alternative proteins potential for Asia Pacific region
27 Aug 2019 --- Flavors and fragrances company Givaudan has shared its latest insights and expertise on alternative proteins, with a focus on the functional aspects of plant proteins and overcoming taste challenges. In an event that sought to position Singapore as a potential Asia Pacific alternative proteins hub, Givaudan's Global Category Director Savoury Flavours and Natural Ingredients, Dr. Flavio Garofalo, delivered a keynote speech on the topic. The event, Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), was backed by the Singaporean government.
The event is part of Singapore's agri-food development plan exploring opportunities in future foods, launched by the country's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, earlier this year. A*STAR featured government officials and leading food industry representatives from across the region and was held last week, August 19-20.
Dr. Garofalo's speech underscored Givaudan's expertise on the matter, gained via the company's extensive research with these proteins.
"Interest in alternative proteins and meat substitutes is growing rapidly across Asia-Pacific markets, in response to consumer interest in healthier food choices and the need to feed growing populations in a sustainable way. With our presence in the region and our recognized expertise, Givaudan is ideally positioned to support the development and growth of alternative proteins in Asia," Dr. Garofalo notes.
Interest in alternative proteins and meat substitutes is growing rapidly across Asia-Pacific markets.The presentation also looked to the future, with a review of the various plant-based proteins highlighted in a recent white paper produced in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, US. In June, the company identified the top six up-and-coming plant-based proteins that could likely be game-changers for the food industry, and, in particular, nutritional beverages. The proteins identified were oats, mung beans, garbanzo beans, lentils, flax and sunflower seeds, and were unveiled as the results of the UC Berkley collaborative research project.
In addition, Givaudan also unveiled a selection of holistic masking solutions to counter off-notes across six plant-based proteins: soy, pea, faba, rice, oat, algae and whey. Developed in combination with a new smart masking tool, the solutions were created by conducting over 2,000 evaluations, tried and tested by Givaudan's expert panel over the past 18 months. The flavor house touts the solutions as highly functioning, enabling suppliers to avoid the cycle of using one ingredient to mask another and then another, in turn supporting clean label ambitions.
"Striking the balance between functionality, texture, taste, nutrition and cost when working with alternative proteins is difficult to achieve without fully understanding the interactions of all the ingredients in the food or beverage product," says Dr. Garofalo.
"Supporting knowledge sharing events such as A*STAR, as well as recent investments we've made in the region, for example, India and Indonesia, reflects our 2020 growth strategy which includes a focus on high-growth markets in the APAC region," he adds.
Givaudan's expansive tactics in the Asia Pacific are not slowing down. Last October, the company opened a new commercial and development center in Jakarta, Indonesia. Designed to deliver a level of creative flavor, taste and fragrance solutions, the CHF 2.9 million (US$2.8 million) investment demonstrated the company's ongoing commitment to the Asia Pacific region. For the first time in Indonesia, the company offered in one location a full range of flavor and fragrance creation and application development capabilities.
In May, the company also reached an agreement to acquire Golden Frog, a Vietnamese flavor company, for an undisclosed sum. The move came as part of the Swiss manufacturer of flavors and fragrances' 2020 strategy to strengthen its capabilities in naturals and its presence in the high growth markets of Asia Pacific.
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Distance from Strip: 25 – 30 Min.
Welcome to the New Chimera Golf Club at Tuscany, where quality, character, good taste, and all ways to identify a truly great wine; why not have the same experience with a golf course. Formerly named the Tuscany Golf Club, Chimera Golf Club at Tuscany is one the newer courses to arrive on the Las Vegas golf scene. Opened in 2003 and designed by Ted Robinson, this lush Par-72 has all the makings of a premier course and will most likely become a favorite for those would want a great day of golf. It wins awards annually for service, course conditions and overall playability, not to mention the views of the mountains and Las Vegas strip are outstanding.
Now with Chimera taking over the property, they are looking to elevate this facility to a whole new level; as they put it, they are "rolling out the red carpet" with even better customer service, course conditions, and eye pleasing aesthetics. Here are some of the items being added/changed to the facility: complete overhaul of signage, including new flags, tee markers, hole signs, scorecards, and so on; a brand new fleet of Toro equipment ensuing near perfect course conditions; two 18ftx40ft fountains installed in the lakes on holes #9 & #18; reopened their outside bar and grill overlooking The Strip, Old Vegas, and Mt. Charleston; installed Digital Caddies GPS tablets on their entire fleet; drone flyovers with available pictures of your foursome for purchase; added top shelf liquors & craft beers on tap; brand new espresso equipment and a full time Barista crafting espresso and special requested coffee drinks; all new golf shop equipment & apparel; and all new range balls and range equipment.
Begin your day warming up on the driving range with unobstructed views of the Strip, Downtown Vegas, and snow-capped Mt. Charleston before hitting the course. The 6,906 yard layout is playable for all levels, however better players will notice strategically placed bunkering that comes into play from the back tees on most holes. Featuring 68 white-sand bunkers, one must be fairly accurate from the tee box and on approach shots to avoid spending the day in "the beach." Using the natural desert terrain, Chimera gives the golfer a nice sensation of desert golf inside of a growing housing development. Also, there are water features on holes #9 and #18 that will highlight your round and create enough challenge for even the best player to conquer. #18 is a really strong finishing hole with a green that almost feels like you're on an island, which can be an intimidating final shot for anyone.
The Vegas winds can dramatically change the golf course from day to day making Chimera Golf Club a unique experience every time you play. Depending on the day's winds, there are potentially reachable par 5's, and two driveable par 4's, which add a risk reward element few courses can match. The picturesque par 3's, firm & fast greens, extensive bunkering, elaborate water features, and pure fairways make Chimera Golf Club the "hidden oasis" in Las Vegas.
Chimera Golf Club at Tuscany will fit the bill for a nice, casual round of golf in a setting that is pristine. Uniquely displayed rammed earth walls and signature Chimera references are prominent throughout the project, along with tee boxes - aptly named Pegasus, Serpent, Goat and Lion. Groups of all sizes can be accommodated for outings, whether it's for golf, for business or for that special occasion. Traditional in design with generous fairways, large undulating greens and sparkling white bunkers, Chimera Golf Club at Tuscany is the new place to play in the Las Vegas Valley.
Chimera is now also one of the few courses in Las Vegas to offer GolfBoarding. It is a new and exciting way to ride or board around the course. Instead of being lazy and sitting in a cart for your entire round, strap your bag on a GolfBoard and ride the rolling fairways like a wave in San Diego. For a $25 upgrade it is well worth the experience at least once in your life.
Chimera Golf Club is located 25-30 minutes from the Las Vegas strip. The course consists of Rye grass most of the year, and Bermuda the fairways, for the hotter climate summer months. The greens are Bermuda grass, overseeded for the winter months. The greens have moderate to tricky breaks, due to the undulations and unique layout.
We played at about 1pm in the afternoon, it was super hot, but the course was fun. We weren't met in the parking lot with a cart, but when the staff saw us, they did walk towards us to grab our bags. That was nice! The guys in the shop were great when we checked in. They were very personable and you could tell they were happy to see us.
There is no clubhouse yet, but the mobile homes that have been put together work really well. They have a bar and snack bar and a fully stocked pro shop. It wasn't that bad not having a huge clubhouse.
The course was a little dry due to the summer 105 degree temperatures, but it was only in spots. Most of the fairways were green and in good shape; I was taking monster divots. The greens were a little bumpy as they hadn't been rolled in a couple of days the shop said, plus we were playing late in the afternoon.
The course has some fun holes, but 18 is a great finishing hole. The green might as well be an island! Overall we had a wonderful time and would play it again.
Call us at (877) 669-2847 for more information and to reserve your GolfBoard with your round today.
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Binance Recovers $5.8 Million That Were Stolen From Axie Infinity
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by Afroz Ahmad April 22, 2022 April 22, 2022 0
The Ronin Network from the creators of Axie Infinity was recently exploited for more than $625 million. Since the attack, investigations were being held as US authorities found its ties with a North Korean hacking group, Lazarus. Cryptocurrency exchanges, like Binance, have kept a close eye on any efforts made to launder the stolen funds.
The CEO and founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao has tweeted that the exchange was able to recover some funds from this incident. Binance recovered almost $5.80 million worth of funds that were stolen. These funds were spread across 86 different accounts. Binance's CEO was proud to announce the development, as he added that his exchange has made these efforts historically for other projects.
The DPRK hacking group started to move their Axie Infinity stolen funds today. Part of it made to Binance, spread across over 86 accounts. $5.8M has been recovered. We done this many times for other projects in the past too. Stay #SAFU.
— CZ 🔶 Binance (@cz_binance) April 22, 2022
Previously, the hackers had made an attempt to launder stolen funds through the privacy tool Tornado Cash. The address of the hackers is staying hyperactive, as it has transferred thousands of ETH coins in the last week. As of now, the wallet address holds $285 million worth of stolen digital assets.
After the attack, Ronin Network promised to reimburse its users. Sky Mavis was able to raise more than $150 million for this fund. However, this recent recovery can help the protocol in raising more funds for reimbursement. FBI and the Treasury Department have also sanctioned the funds. Thus, developers are hoping for more recovery in the future.
AXS could go up after stolen funds recovery from Binance
Crypto hacks and exploits have a negative impact on the reputation of a blockchain protocol. This is why the crypto community criticized the Ronin Network and Axie Infinity for the security breach in their protocol. The attack did not help the price of AXS, the native token of Axie Infinity.
AXS was stuck in a tight range after the recent pullback. However, the recovery of funds from Binance can help the token to gain some momentum. The token is receiving appreciation from investors and traders. Thus, positive sentiment is building around AXS.
It is anticipated that if the coin manages to rise, it can recover from the losses of the past few weeks. The number of AXS holders is also increasing despite the fluctuating prices of the token. Investors are marking their entries into the token at low prices to book profits once the token goes up. The coin is currently priced at $46.30, as it stands at #44 in the list of top cryptocurrencies.
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Almost everyone who uses social platforms regularly may come across irritating network error messages and annoying glitches that make you feel frustrated. Instagram is of no exception. When you open the app or just check posts for a while, you may encounter a network error. Sometimes it seems like a random error which is very difficult to diagnose properly.
The network error may occur due to the following reasons.
Bad Internet connection. If you are in a place with low signal or far from your router, you'd better think about checking if you get reasonable signal. Also, check if there are other apps working, and then test the loading speed of your browser.
Instagram sometimes cannot authenticate your device properly, especially when you are logging in using a new device.
Instagram may come across a problem on the end. In this case, other users will also encounter similar issues. So, you can ask your friends to check on their computer to see if it is the case.
There are quite a few solutions to help you get Instagram working properly.
Reopen your device. This will make sure that the app has fully closed and restart fresh when you turn on your device again.
If you think you are encountering a connection issue, you can move to a quite area, or you can just reset the router if at home. Keep in mind that you can open apps or load your browser to see if it is a problem.
Ensure your app is the most updated, and reopen your device again.
Check if there is further authentication available – if they provide a security question which you have not finish, you can add one to authenticate you Instagram account.
Think about updating your password. This can help to make sure that nothing has gone wrong between the server and your device.
If none of the above solutions can help you to solve your problems, you could try to contact Instagram's help and support team. This will help you diagnose the problem in details and fix accordingly. Keep in mind that you shall give them enough information about the issue you encountering, so they can solve as quick as possible.
Instagram- Why should you try it?
Social Media as the name suggests is the digital media which let you be social. It is a technology which allows us to interact, share information, ideas etc. virtually. Use of social media is increasing day by day. Even if don't have time to say Hi to our neighbours but we definitely are a regular good morning person on these medias. Instagram is one of these social media networks.
Instagram is an App which allows you to share photos. Now with whom you want to share photos and whose pictures you are interested in is absolutely up to you. You can choose to view pictures of family and friends or you can follow anyone out of blue or famous personalities whomsoever you are interested in.
In other words it can also be described as grand album which tells a story. Through various pictures that people post you can learn about anything and everything you want without the shackles of language or religion, an interesting and fun way to learn about others interest.
Since it can be used exclusively on mobile, its usage is very simple with limited options and endless scroll to new stories. It shares pictures on the go and has a feel of sharing the moments, hence more popular.
It follows a square format, which is a candy to our eyes. Viewing all the pictures and posts in the square format is a treat to our visual senses. Visual Sense is the first thing that captures our attention hence now days it is used more for marketing.
This app has a unique feel to itself, which has attracted a younger base of audience ranging around their 30's. Due to its novelty it has become quite popular.
It is multifunctional as in not limited to just one function. You can use it for business marketing, social media and connecting with others. It has better control over data you share, hence more security in comparison to some of the other social Media App.
There are around 800 million users of Instagram, who are actively using it in a month.
Almost 70-80% audience follow one or the other business.
It has a wide base of advertisements which are attractive to us.
It has a booming base of followers and is still growing. It is estimated that its client base would reach to around one billion users in a month. Since it has a simple outlay and is easy to use its popularity is growing beyond other social media networks.
So, if you are still thinking about whether to have an Instagram account. Even if you are a travel junkie, foodie, fitness freak or just a home maker you should just give it a go. Once started you would be engrossed into the world of Instagrammer!!


Some months back I promised that as well as publishing some details on the CD issues of the Skids album 'The Absolute Game' I would post some photos of the original album art, for comparison – so anyone who is not familiar with the original album (and free album) can get an idea of details such as the label designs, inserts and even a badge of the period that was available courtesy of the merchandise sheet slipped into the album copies.
When this album first came out back in 1980, I had to return it to the shop several times before I got a pressing that did not jump and skip all over the place!
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The Strawberry Moon Festival celebrates the beginning of a new season and the first fruit of summer.
After Artpark first hosted Indigenous powwows and performing arts programs some 40+ years ago, we are pleased to invite communities of Western New York and Canada to join us for a day of re-awakening, celebrating our neighbors and the many people that share this land under the same sky.
In addition to the live music on the Amphitheater stage, experience the Native American Celebration featuring Indigenous art, food, dance, story-telling, hands on creative workshops, the mesmerizing and exciting Smoke Dance Competition performances and more.
The Celebration will include an Artpark Bridges program with performers from Empower, People Inc. and other members of the WNY community led in a special performance by percussionists Cyro Baptista, Griffin Brady in collaboration with the Native community and all festival participants in the spirit of peace, unity, inclusion and friendship.
Artpark is working in collaboration with Kakekalanicks Indigenous Arts & Consultancy, Native community leaders and Elders Allan Jamieson, Sr. Cayuga Nation and Neil Patterson, Sr. Tuscarora Nation.
Artpark currently sits at Yehęwáhkwa'tha, "the place where one takes their canoe out of the water". It is along one of the narrowest chasms of the Niagara River, where, as one paddles from the largest fresh water system in the world to meet the salt water body to the east, one must remove their canoe from the water to acknowledge, engage and respect the land, landscape and people around them.
Artpark's closest neighbors are the Onödowa'ga:' (Seneca) and the Skarù:rę' (Tuscarora) of the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) Nations. In the Tuscarora language, Urha'na'ni means "the woods edge". Within the Haudenosaunee tradition, Urha'na'ni is both a place of transition, and a custom of greeting. It is a place where the world of your making is met with the uncertainty of the realms beyond; where travelers are met and defined; where strangers are made into family.
Artpark invites the WNY and Canada communities to join us for a day of celebrating our neighbors and the many people that share this land under the same sky. We welcome the beginning of a new season and the first fruit of summer at Strawberry Moon.


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How to Make Raita, the Cool Yogurt Condiment Every Meal Needs
Sohla El-Waylly
You may know cucumber raita best, but this cooling yogurt-based sauce comes in many forms and can be served with all kinds of dishes.
Published: June 6, 2018 Last Updated: June 17, 2020
[Photographs: Vicky Wasik]
Cucumber Raita (Indian Yogurt Condiment)
Definitive statements get people riled up, which is why I usually moonwalk away from them, but here goes nothing: You can't eat a South Asian meal without raita. Raita is the savory yogurt condiment that's served alongside everything—from Pakistani lamb biryani to Bengali shami kebabs and South Indian okra stir-fry. The tangy yogurt side offers a refreshing contrast and cooling reprieve from all the heavily spiced dishes.
When most people think of raita, they imagine the cucumber-flecked two-ounce cups that tag along in every Indian takeout meal, but, just as with chaat and dosa, the term raita can apply to a wide variety of yogurt-based condiments.
Raita can be as simple as dressing up plain yogurt with salt and spices, or it can be loaded with herbs, fruits, raw or cooked vegetables, chickpeas, and even boiled potatoes. Raita can be thin and light—ideal alongside rice dishes and curries—or thick and chunky—perfect for scooping up with roti and naan. Some raitas are happy to sit on the sidelines, while others are a meal in themselves.
Making your own raita doesn't really require a recipe (but don't worry, we've included one here), and is instead about mixing and matching flavors and textures to complement your meal. Fruit raitas work particularly well alongside rich meat dishes, while a light onion and herb raita is perfect for fish or vegetables.
I think of raita as just a versatile yogurt sauce to serve alongside all kinds of dishes—not just the traditional fare. Whether on a burger, spooned into stew, or served with grilled fish, raita presents endless possibilities and opportunities for inspiration.
Here are the steps to choosing your own raita adventure to serve with any meal.
The base of raita is traditionally unstrained whole-milk yogurt, but I like to break away from convention and reach for whatever fermented dairy I have on hand. I've used buttermilk, Greek yogurt, sour cream, and any combination thereof for the base of my raita. That's not traditional, but I believe that as long as I start with something tangy and creamy, the raita can still perform its primary function, which is to cool and calm your raging taste buds.
The one thing I always keep in mind is what I want the final texture of the raita to be—do I want a thick dip for tandoori chicken or a sauce to drizzle onto channa masala? The answer to that question determines whether I'll be sticking with the usual unstrained yogurt or stirring crème fraîche into labne for an extra dose of fat and body.
Yes, raita is meant to be cooling, but it's anything but bland. Traditional seasonings include funky kala namak (unrefined Himalayan black salt), roasted cumin, and a pinch of sugar to mellow out the yogurt's tang.
I like adding a spoonful of chaat masala to many of my raitas, because it has it all—heat, aromatics, and bright acid from green-mango powder. Other common additions are grated fresh ginger, black pepper, or Kashmiri red chili powder for heat. I incorporate whatever I have around, from bright ají amarillo paste to fruity ancho chili powder. I'm comfortable breaking from tradition as long the broader goals of raita are achieved.
Usually, raitas that will have cooked vegetables added to them (more on that below) are seasoned with tempered spices, which basically means that spices like mustard seed and asafoetida are quickly heated up in oil before being stirred into the dairy. This process of oil-frying the spices makes them bolder and more aromatic, so they can stand up to the cooked vegetables.
Mix-Ins: Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs and More
Adding seasoning to yogurt is all that's needed to make "raita," but mix-ins are often added for texture and interest. A pop of sweetness from a handful of pomegranate seeds or the pungent bite from a few slivers of raw red onion can often be enough, or you can fully load a raita and veer from condiment to side dish. One of my favorite raitas is boondi raita, which is studded with so many chickpea fritters that I can make a meal out of it all on its own.
If you want to take your raita down a hearty road, wilted spinach, fried eggplant, and tender sweet potatoes make excellent additions. For lighter raitas that might be more comfortable next to bold dishes, stick with fresh herbs, grated cucumber, sliced radish, and tart apple. South Indian cuisine frequently plays with sweet and savory, so fruit is right at home in a chili- and cumin-spiked raita.
Now that you're armed with these tips, it's time to become the master of your own raita domain—a recipe-free world of unlimited tangy dairy possibilities awaits.
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Sohla El-Waylly Culinary Editor
Sohla got her start decorating ice cream cakes and clown cones at her parent's scoop shop in LA. After backpacking through Europe and discovering the world's best arroz negro, she decided to follow food wherever it took her. This led her to work in some of New York's top restaurants and meet her now husband over a slice of DiFara's pizza. Together, they owned and operated a restaurant in Brooklyn, which earned them a StarChefs Rising Star Award. She can often be found chasing her dog through Tompkins Square Park (as he runs away from her…again).
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