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Cape May threatens to leave school district
Cape May students attend the Lower Cape May Regional School District.
Classrooms may be empty, but on the southern tip of New Jersey, a school issue has been sizzling all summer.
Officials in the city of Cape May are threatening to pull out of the local school district, saying its taxpayers are shelling out a disproportionate share of the costs. Since the 1950s, the city has been part of the Lower Cape May Regional District, which also serves middle- and high-schoolers from West Cape May and Lower Township.
Over the years, as Cape May's reputation as a tourist town rose, so did property values, driving some families out into neighboring "suburbs." A move of a few miles meant a bigger, perhaps newer home, with a smaller tax bill, in the township's bayside neighborhoods.
Yet the state-mandated funding formula bases each town's taxed amount on property values, rather than the number of students it sends to the regional district.
As a result Cape May's per-pupil cost is now an astronomical $79,977, because so few school-aged children actually live within the city's limits today. In 2010, U.S. Census data showed 699 people under age 19 in Cape May, and 5,079 in Lower Township.
Of course, Cape May benefits directly and indirectly from the quality of the area's schools, even if the funding formula seems out of whack. At this point, it's about dueling feasibility studies and rhetoric, and some are suggesting abolishing the regional district in favor of one run by Lower Township, with Cape May as a sender.
The issue has Al Campbell, the editor of the Cape May Herald, tossing around words like "revolution," and offering to set up a meeting among the heads of Cape May and Lower Township, whom he likened to armies of the Civil War. (There's also something about "an Oriental grip," but you'll have to figure that one out yourself.
Late Thursday, Campbell told me by email that he'd heard from a Cape May official, who said the time for talk was past.
"At this point, the township and two other entities will be given until Dec. 16 to come up with feasibility studies that will, of course, show Cape May's exit to their detriment," Campbell said, though he remains undeterred.
"I told (the Cape May official), with all due respect, if we could sit down to talk with the North Vietnamese after fighting them for decades, why would it not be possible to talk to neighboring towns," he wrote. "After Dec. 16, the county executive [superintendent] has two months to make his decision, then the matter goes to the Commissionerof Education. Regardless of his decision, I have a gut feeling the matter will wind up in the courts."
Already, the mayor of Lower Township has promised Cape May City officials "we'll match you lawyer for lawyer, we'll match you article for article, and we'll match your deception and half-truths with the total truth."
Because if there's one thing more certain that death and taxes in New Jersey, it's that lawyers will make money.


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1. Draw a d-orbital splitting digram for an octahedral complex.
2. Determine the L-S coupled ground state term for the metal cation.
3. Read a Tanabe-Sugano diagram to predict or understand a UV-Vis spectrum.
The Five Slides have web links as resources to expand the discussion presented on these slides. The slides should be used as an introduction, then problems should be attempted to implement the knowledge.
The presentation itself, including class discussion, should take 15-20 minutes, especially if one stops to give examples along the way.
(5) prediction of explanation of a UV-Vis spectrum using this information.
I have had mixed success with students. The shortcut to finding the GS term works well. Students have trouble deciding between high spin and low spin for a particular complex, especially with ammonia as a ligand.
These are lovely slides and I'm integrating them into my course this semester, although we don't cover T-S diagrams in much detail due to the limited time.


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Drunk Monkeys
I'd Do Anything
Kara Pogos
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As I drive through the darkness towards the Merryville Women's Correctional Facility, my Meatloaf cassette tape is frequently overpowered by the roaring of the wind and the heavy thrum of the engine. I can see nothing but the road endlessly unwinding in my headlights, framed by tree silhouettes on each side. Tonight, if everything goes according to plan, I'll have Angie back. If it doesn't, I'll lose everything.
A memory floats into my mind. Dad and I were waiting in the corner of the church hall for Mum to get bored of socialising so we could go home. I was hopeful when she gestured towards Dad, believing that Mum and the woman she was chatting to were about to go their separate ways.
But no. Mum brought the woman over to us. They were followed by a bored looking preteenager, about my age, her black hair held back neatly with a yellow headband. "Barry, Mitchel, this is Linda," Mum announced. "And," (indicating the girl) "this is Angie."
"You sang beautifully," Dad told Angie.
"Thanks. I mucked up the third verse, but it looks like maybe no one noticed?"
"I didn't notice. You were very professional."
"Well I want to be in a girl group someday, like The Supremes.
"Mitchel loves the Supremes, don't you Mitchel?"
"Not really," I denied. Dad was ruining my image. I was tempted to add that I preferred rock and roll, but I wasn't as self-destructive as this goody two-shoes, who clearly wanted to go home, but earnestly engaged in the inane conversation.
The road curves sharply, unexpectedly. The record-like screech of my tyres as I swerve to stay on the road takes me back to my childhood again.
Mum was knocking on my bedroom door. "The Lees are here. Won't you come out and say hi?" Damnit. There go my plans to spend the afternoon with my new comic books.
Angie was dressed neatly, with yellow dandelions fanning out from behind her ears. I wasn't sure what to say, so kept quiet while she chatted with the grownups until Mum suggested I show Angie my record collection.
I expected Angie to comment on my Supremes record, but her attention was on Aftermath by the Rolling Stones. "I have this at home," she declared, eyes lit up. I conceded to myself that she might not be such a goody two-shoes after all.
The tree silhouettes give way to an even darkness at the edge of the road. I'm taken back to the Summer after I finished school. It was a warm, clear night. Angie smiled shyly as she swam towards me from the middle of the tar black lake, wet black hair clinging to her cheeks and forehead. I was fully exposed as I made my way towards her through the narrow leaves and clusters of wattle floating on the surface in the shallows.
Everything about it felt daring. In my wildest dreams, I never imagined that one night I might help her break out of prison.
The inmates and guards of the Merryville Women's Correctional Facility erupt into cheers and applause as I begin with my earliest hit. I wait for silence before making the announcement that I'll need someone to help me with the next song. There's a resurgence of shouting, as a mass of orange clad arms shoots up. But only one member of the crowd has a chance. I take Angie's hand. She's already performing, making shocked faces at her friends as I lead her towards the stage for a duet.
This is my chance. I place my blazer over her shoulders. At the end of the song, I let her wear it back to her seat. When all eyes have returned to me, no one notices her take eight metal rods, a roll of duct tape, and some wire cutters (all smuggled into the prison inside a specially made electric guitar) from the pockets and hide them in various parts of her tracksuit.
The final step is to convince the warden that there's been a change of plans and that I won't be staying the night in the guards' residence. She looks at me with concern written in her creased forehead and firmly closed mouth. "It's such a long way to drive at night. You must be tired after that performance." But when I insist, she unlocks the gate.
I'm waiting in my car around the corner from the Merryville Women's Correctional Facility, out of sight. My stomach feels unsettled, like a ship on a storm-tossed sea, as the light creeps into the sky in the East. In the walkway to the exercise yard, the least scrupulously guarded area of the prison, Angie was meant to make her move half an hour ago. With each tick of the minute hand, my dread grows heavier. Don't lose hope. Being late doesn't mean she's been caught. A cold wave of horror descends on me. She might have fallen off the roof.
Angie frowned as I open the unmarked letter. "Mandy again?"
From the familiar cursive, I knew the answer without needing to read the words that would proclaim our impending eternal union.
"Yeah," I sighed, throwing the letter down on the kitchen bench.
"I think we should tell the police."
I took two beers from the fridge and handed one to Angie. "Let's not dwell on it right now," I suggested, making my way upstairs to the rooftop garden.
The street below was quiet. In the light from the street lamps, I thought I could make out the shadowy figure of a person beside a tree on the nature strip a few houses down the street. But when I looked more intently, the figure disappeared and there was only a tree.
Officer Mike Russell handed me back the bundle of letters. "Has she threatened you?"
"Not explicitly," explained Angie. "But her behaviour is making us feel really uncomfortable."
Officer Mike nodded understandingly. "It's not unusual for fans to get a bit carried away. There's not a lot I can do about it right now. Keep collecting letters, and keep a record of any phone calls or sightings."
The doorbell rang, waking me from the peaceful escape that sleep brings. I fumbled for the lamp switch. The digital alarm clock on my beside table read 6:03 a.m.
There was a woman standing on the porch. From the gun she pointed in my face, I could guess who she was. I slowly raised my hands.
"Close the door, and take a step forward. Oh Mitchel. You look so scared. So beautiful, but so scared. Don't be scared. What's a moment of pain for an eternity of pleasure?"
"Please don't shoot."
"Why? So you can go on ignoring me?"
"I won't." Better to be conciliatory now and renege on my promise later, when the police will be able to protect me.
"In heaven we'll have time to get to know each other. Well, I feel like I already know you. But you can get to know me and see that I'm really a very nice person."
"I… I know you're a very nice person."
For a moment her face softened, before her features clenched in pain. "Is that why you told me to fuck off and leave you alone?"
There was a deafening bang.
Mandy lay lifeless on the porch with blood spreading from her head and clumps of dirt, violet pansies and pieces of terracotta flower pot all over and around her body. I looked up to see Angie taking in the view from the rooftop, her eyes wide with horror at what she'd just done.
While I'm trying to calm my breathing, a figure emerges in my field of view, sprinting down the road leading from the prison.
We tear away from the Merryville Women's Correctional Facility, my foot pinning the accelerator to the floor. Angie is breathless beside me, smelling of sweat. As I hurriedly recount my experience of the breakout, she kisses her fingers and presses them to my cheek. "I love you, Mitchel."
In my rear view mirror the sun is spreading orange rays above an empty country highway. But suddenly Meatloaf's passionate vocals are overpowered by the frantic wailing of sirens. Slowing down just enough to avoid plunging into the lake, I swerve onto the grass at the side of the road and turn off the headlights.
The police car speeds past us.
I'll need a new identity, of course. But with Angie by my side, I know I've made the right choice.
Kara Pogos is a teacher of English as a Foreign Language. Originally from Melbourne, she has taught in Santiago and is currently working in Montevideo. Her recent writing achievements include receiving an Honourable Mention in the 84th Annual Writers Digest Writing Competition, and having one of her poems on DeviantArt set to a melody by a professional composer.
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Le mont Longhu () est situé dans la ville chinoise de Yingtan, dans la province du Jiangxi.

Ce mont sacré est reconnu comme l'un des berceaux du taoïsme, en particulier du mouvement Zhengyi Dao (), généralement traduit par « Vérité et unité ».

Toponymie
Le mont Longhu a d'abord porté le nom de montagne Yunjin. La légende rapporte que le maître taoïste Zhang Daoling, alors installé dans les hauteurs du mont Yunjin, aurait vu apparaître un tigre et un dragon lors de la création de la pilule de l'immortalité, d'où le nom Longhushan pour caractériser ce site en particulier (mont du Tigre et du Dragon, 龙 虎 (Long Hu) en chinois).

Géographie

Le Longhushan couvre une zone de  traversée par la rivière Luxi.

Dans les hauteurs du mont Longhu, sur le flanc des falaises les plus difficiles d'accès, une variété rarissime d'orchidée pousse, épargnée par les cueillettes et la pollution humaine. Pour  de cette orchidée, les « chasseurs d'orchidées » peuvent gagner jusqu'à .

Histoire
Depuis la période des Printemps et Automnes, le site a servi de lieu de culte jusqu'à aujourd'hui. De nombreux cercueils placés dans des cavernes taillées à même le flanc de la falaise Xianshuiyan renseignent sur le rôle nécrologique du lieu.

Protection evironnementale
Le parc paysager du mont Longhu () a été proclamé parc national le .

Depuis 2010, le Longhushan fait partie du Danxia de Chine inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco.

Religion
Le mont Longhu est le berceau de nombreux temples taoïstes dispersés sur les multiples collines karstiques qui caractérisent le relief du lieu. Le mont compte aussi 20 puits et piscines naturelles, ainsi que plusieurs lieux cultes comme le village Shangqing et son palace de l'immortalité (voir Shangqing pai), le temple Zhengyi (où Zhang Daoling aurait créé la pilule de l'immortalité), ainsi que les tombes suspendues. Le mont Longhu est considéré comme l'une des quatre montagnes sacrées du taoïsme.

En , le  international taoïste, qui se tient tous les trois ans, s'est tenu à Yingtan sur les hauteurs du mont Longhu.

Notes et références

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The Irish Times Top 1000
Our Guide to Irish Business
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Top 1000 Companies tracks and accesses the latest in business and market trends and contains a definitive listing of the largest companies in the country, both north and south.
Compiled and verified by The Irish Times' business team, it is published once a year, and is an invaluable resource for anyone doing business in Ireland. The Top1000 can also be found in an online database at www.top1000.ie
Hard learned lessons in leading a business through a crisis
Kathy Foley
Top 1000: Winners of the Irish Times Business Person of the Month award tell us how they navigate choppy waters and how they expect to fare in the future
How are Ireland's top companies coping with working from home?
Pamela Newenham
Top 1000: Remote working can undoubtedly feel unstructured, disconnected and isolating
Rising to the coronavirus challenge is all about flexibility
Top 1000: All around Ireland, businesses large and small have reimagined what they do and how they do it
Answering the call to take on Covid-19 crisis
Top 1000: From medtech to the Internet of Things, the sector has come up with innovative solutions
The landscape for Irish business has changed, changed utterly
Top 1000: Before the lockdown, business was in pretty good shape, with impressive evidence of firms thriving year on year
The winners and losers in Ireland's top 1000 companies
Top 1000: Ireland's biggest companies face major challenges
Making the right choices when it comes to investments
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Top 1000: With the world in turmoil, is an ethical investing mindset a luxury you can't afford? Or is it just the right approach in a radically changed world?
The will to win, on and off the field
Top 1000: Driven, disciplined and organised – it's no wonder sportspeople and athletes are sought after in the corporate world. But it's tough to train and compete while also pursuing a career
How you can work better from home
Ciara O'Brien
Top 1000: By now, you probably have all the basics covered for your home office. But there are plenty of gadgets and apps that can help make home working more pleasant and productive
'If businesses can be kept alive they can grow again'
Top 1000: With the country suddenly mired in the worst recession in living memory, what do companies need to survive the pandemic?
Tough times for tourism trade as it absorbs coronavirus shock
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Top 1000: Few industries have suffered the blow of Covid-19 as much as travel
Lights out, cameras off, action stopped as film and TV projects halt
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Top 1000: Until the crisis hit, studios in Ireland were not only thriving, but expanding. What next?


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Q: How to access Google Drive Folder from Ubuntu App in Windows 10 I am using ubuntu app inside of windows 10. I can access most of windows files using bash. The windows documents are inside of /mnt/c. Thats ok.
I can access "Google Drive" folder in Command Prompt (cmd.exe) with entering G: command in Windows 10. (Google Drive Commercial, drive file stream) It is also ok. My question is
Is there any way to access "Google Drive" folder using bash?
Attempt 1:
I made a shortcut of "Google Drive" folder in Windows' desktop. I open the bash, and write cd /mnt/c/Users/Taygun Bulmus/Desktop. But it is not a directory.
Related questions:
how to read sh files on Ubuntu built in Windows 10 developer mode,
Windows Linux Subsystem - Accessing Files outside of Ubuntu

EDIT 1:
It is still open issue for wsl community (17/03/2020):
Mount Google Drive File System to WSL #2999

A: This works now:
On WSL 2, Windows 20H2 (set to German), Google Drive Version 47.0.19.0
windows@DESKTOP-I608RI4:/mnt/g/Meine Ablage/Data$ echo hello > hello-cr.txt
windows@DESKTOP-I608RI4:/mnt/g/Meine Ablage/Data$ ls

A: Unfortunately, there is not any solution for google drive for commercial use: "Drive File Stream" (see this REF). For personal use, you can specify a folder that you can access from bash.
Open bash,
cd /mnt/c/[%Your Synced Google Drive Folder%]

A: For access folder use command: cd /mnt/<drive>/address_folder'

A: go to C:\Windows\System32 and create a shortcut of wsl.exe. Then you can change the "start in" property of the shortcut to your drive path and voilà.

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Hampshire Cross Country League – BAC going well
December 10, 2017 Ian Graham
BAC had another strong men's team out for the second Hampshire League Cross Country fixture at Popham Airfields
The third fixture of the 2017/18 season of the Hampshire Cross Country League took place at Popham Airfield, Basingstoke on Saturday 2 December, and, although BAC's teams weren't quite as strong as at the previous fixture at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, the Senior and Veteran Men and Senior and Veteran Women are all ranked towards the top of their respective tables leading, hopefully, to a satisfactory, at least, conclusion to the season. We welcomed Laszlo Toth and Theo Irvine, competing for the first time in the yellow and blue vest, and Craig Palmer, who competes for BAC as his second claim club in order to run in this League, continues to make a very valuable contribution.
The only less happy note was the absence, once again, of a substantial BAC representation at lower age level, with on this occasion, the boys coming entirely from the Farwell family and the girls from the Sandell family. So, congratulations to Tom Farwell, 25th of 53 in the U15 boys race in 13.33, to Sam Farwell, 55th of 81 in the U13 boys race in 11.44, and to Anya Sandell, 34th of 55 in the U15 girls race in 16.12. No doubt, had there been U11 races, Anya's younger brother Isaac would have been running. Let's hope that in due course Tom, Sam and Anya will have some company with BAC teams in their age categories.
However returning to the good news, Dave Long, who led the Mens' race for much of the way, was first of the BAC athletes to finish, followed very closely by Craig Palmer – Dave and Craig were 8th and 9th respectively so an excellent foundation! Rob McTaggart, Josh Cole and Steve Way completed the BAC Senior Mens' team, with Steve leading the BAC Veteran Men, the team being completed by Pat Robbins and Sanjai Sharma. On the day, BAC's Senior Men were 5th of 10 complete teams in Division 1, and are 3= aggregate for the season so far. Aldershot, Farnham and District will never be caught (as ever!), but Southampton, in second place, are within sight, but the real battle is amongst BAC, Reading and Basingstoke and Mid Hants, all of whom are so close that one stutter, or one brilliant performance, could make all the difference. It isn't just about the leaders, though. It was a real pleasure to see 13 BAC men competing with the BAC vest everywhere.
The BAC ladies fielded another competitive lineup
The ladies, too, had a very successful day with Harriet Slade, Nikki Sandell and Joy Wright making up the Senior Womens' team which finished a highly creditable 6th of 19 complete teams, the aggregate position being 7th of 21 teams. Yvonne Tibble completed the Veteran Womens' team (with Nikki and Joy), which finished an excellent 3rd of 12 complete teams on the day, and remain 3rd aggregate for the season of 14 teams. Kirsty Drewett was on hand to provide the vital back up should this have been needed.
With the best two performances so far counting, BAC athletes are beginning to appear in the top 10 individual aggregate positions. Of the Senior Men Dave Long is 6th and Craig Palmer 10th. Steve Way is 6= Veteran Man, and in the Veteran Women table Emma Dews is 4th and Nikki Sandell 9th.
So, with three fixtures gone and two remaining it's all to go for. Your club needs you at Reading on 13 January and Aldershot on 10 February!
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Terms to be Made Public for Stipulated Agreement on GSP
The Sun has learned the Borrego Water District Board of Directors will be discussing and reviewing a Term Sheet that outlines a possible Stipulated Agreement by all pumpers in the Borrego Springs Sub Basin. The Term Sheet includes language that accelerates pumping reductions in the beginning of the GSP implementation process.
Under the Stipulated Agreement structure, the previously planned GSA will be replaced by a Water Master Board, comprised of Stakeholder representatives from BWD, Agriculture, golf course owners, and citizen advocacy groups who will, hopefully, reach majority consensus on policy and action items concerning Borrego's water future. The GSP itself (the Plan) will continue to serve as a framework document for decision-making, revised and updated when necessary in accordance with Water Master Board decisions, and it will be attached to the Stipulation as the Physical Solution.
If consensus cannot be reached, a judge assigned to oversee the Water Master Board will assess "reasonableness" of claims and disputes, and he/she will settle the matter.
The announcement of the Stipulated Agreement by BWD is being planned for July 9th, and the Agreement is expected to severely curtail litigation costs arising from disputes on policy and action items, both known and unknown, during the 20-year implementation phase of the GSP. District 5 San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond had said earlier that the County would not sanction or participate in GSP implementation with significant litigation costs at such a high level of possibility. That issue will be rendered moot with the Stipulated Agreement.
Stay tuned for updates once the Agreement is released for public review.
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Curacao is an island in the Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela. Blessed with temperatures in the 80s, sunny skies and beaches to rival the best in the world, this Dutch island has all that plus enough colonial heritage and history – including the oldest Jewish cemetery in the Western Hemisphere – to please every tourist. My recent visit there also revealed some unanswered questions about its past.
First off, Halloween isn't celebrated on Curacao. Santa Claus statues already tower over public squares and roundabouts, and the lamp post decorations were being put up while I was there, a full two months before Christmas. And yet, I think of this as a Halloween story . . .
The UNESCO World Heritage Site: Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village & Spa in Curacao, conveniently located in the center of Willemstad, is a hotel made up of the original houses and streets of an 18th century village. It includes the Village Square and other small squares and parks, some now with pools and sculpture, connected by ancient cobblestone lanes that are lined with the beautiful facades of colonial architecture. It is quaint and very pretty. Walking around you actually feel as if you're in the old village. Hidden behind the charming exteriors which once were homes to slave owners and slaves alike, are the slightly faded remains of luxurious hotel suites and duplexes, some of which harbor more than a memory of their past. Some of the 82 rooms are inhabited by ghosts!
Whether they are the original occupants, their slaves, or any one of the inhabitants over the centuries is unknown, but sightings and eerie sounds have convinced some that a few of the rooms are haunted – perhaps as many as four rooms are scenes of late-night disturbances. Tales are told of strange sounds, doors mysteriously opening and closing, guests in their loft bedrooms being awakened in the middle of the night by the sounds of people downstairs. Some even tell of seeing shadowy people walking around their hotel room. When the lights come on – no one is ever there – and there have never been reports of violence or poltergeist activity, just noisy sightings.
My room there, room 107, I'm assured is not haunted. Yet, while showering one evening, the closed bathroom door opened and no one was there. So – it's an old building, winds came in the louvered windows, a step on a floorboard – probably something normal caused it, not ghosts. But that's how found out about the other hauntings.
History reveals that over the course of centuries, generations of folks were born, lived and died in these converted homes – perhaps violently. Some would say that it is not unlikely for some vestigial remains of their beings to persist; some element, uneasy in death, left to wander in an unknown netherworld with an overlapping border to our own. Occasionally they may cross that border to be seen and heard.
So, the next time you are disturbed by the strange sounds of ghosts in the dead of night at Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village & Spa, content yourself that they are just lost souls for whom you can only wish a peaceful transition to the next plane, then roll over and go back to sleep. In the morning they will be gone, and you'll still be in sunny, beautiful Curacao!
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Nice article. Makes me want to consider a visit. Glad you had a wonderful time visiting Curacao.
Thanks AnnieFiore! This was just a bit of Halloween fun. The snorkeling and the beach swimming were way beyond my expectations – I had a blast! The food was a revelation – I tasted things I'd never seen before. The architecture (so colorful and distinctive) and the museums were a pleasant balance to the outdoors activities. I would definitely go back!


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Q: Why would it give JSON.stringfy error, even when I have not used it? I am building application in nodejs where I have to display the data by hitting the HTTPS endpoint. I am using Swagger UI to display the data. I am getting following error
Converting circular structure to JSON +1169ms
TypeError: Converting circular structure to JSON
    at JSON.stringify (<anonymous>)
    at stringify (node_modules/express/lib/response.js:1123:12)
    at ServerResponse.json (node_modules/express/lib/response.js:260:14)
    at ExpressAdapter.reply (node_modules/@nestjs/platform-express/adapters/express-adapter.js:23:57)
    at RouterResponseController.apply (node_modules/@nestjs/core/router/router-response-controller.js:10:36)
    at @nestjs/core/router/router-execution-context.js:163:48
    at process._tickCallback (internal/process/next_tick.js:68:7)

even when I have not used JSON.stringfy in my code. How can I resolve this error?
Here is my controller.ts code
import { Observable } from 'rxjs';

@Controller('/service/api/message')
export class MessageController {

  source: string;
  productCode: string;
  vehicleType: string;
  constructor(private messageService: MessageService) {}
@Post()
  @ApiUseTags('processor-dispatcher')
  @ApiOperation({ title: 'Generate product message for the SNS topics' })
  async generateMessage(@Body() productEvent: ProductEvent) {

    return this.messageService
      .getData(this.source, this.productCode, this.vehicleType)
      .subscribe(res => {
        console.log(res);
      });
  }
}

Here is my service.ts
import Axios, { AxiosResponse } from 'axios';

@Injectable()
export class MessageService {
  constructor(private readonly httpService: HttpService) {}

  configEndPoint: string =
    'https:www.xyz.com';

  getData(
    source: string,
    productCode: string,
    vehicleType: string,
  ): Observable<any> {
    return this.httpService.get(this.configEndPoint, { validateStatus: null });

  }
}

A: You shouldn't be subscribing to the observable, NestJS will handle that under the hood, just return the unsubscribed observable to the controller and let Nest handle it.
The reason you are getting a JSON.stringify error, even though you aren't using it, is because express is using it under the hood in its send method. The AxiosResponse type (what the HttpService returns), has circular references to itself, so you need to not send the full response (it's a bad practice to return that entire response anyways, too much extra data). What you can do instead is use the map operator in a pipe to map which parts of the res you want to send back. Example
@Injectable()
export class MessageService {
  constructor(private readonly httpService: HttpService) {}

  configEndPoint: string =
    'https:www.xyz.com';

  getData(
    source: string,
    productCode: string,
    vehicleType: string,
  ): Observable<any> {
    return this.httpService.get(this.configEndPoint, { validateStatus: null }).pipe(
      map(res => res.data)
    );
  }
}

This will get the data property of the AxiosResponse and allow to only send that back.


If you're paying the full cost of your care to live independently at home or in a care home, you're known as a self-funder.
You can apply for the right to look after financial and legal affairs and make decisions for someone else if they aren't able to do it for themselves.
If your care and support assessment shows that you have eligible needs, you can have a financial assessment to work out how much you'll need to pay towards your care in your own home, in someone else's home (shared lives), supported living or extra-care housing.
If you're eligible for a personal budget, you can have this money as a direct payment. This means that you can arrange your support directly with the person or organisation you want to use instead of the council arranging services for you.
You may be able to get money to help you make changes to your home. The Disabled Facilities Grant can help you with home adaptations costing over £1,000.
You won't have to sell your home in your lifetime to pay the cost of a care home.
If you choose a care home that costs more than we have allocated for your care, you or someone else will have to make extra payments to cover the shortfall. These are known as 'top-ups'.
Some of the benefits you and your carer (or your husband, wife, civil or unmarried partner if they're not your carer) get will stop or change because you're no longer living at home.
Plans to expand accommodation options in the county.
Have you still not had your flu jab yet? If you're 65 or over or have a long term health condition, flu can be serious.


Sunday is market day for the Barleys. Today is less rainy than yesterday but still pretty grey and there's even a chill in the air. We tend to go to South Melbourne Market which is two stops away on the tram. Perhaps when we get a car we'll drive there but at the moment the trolley and the tram suffices. We usually get some brunch or lunch depending on what time it is when we do our shop.
Today we went to Simply Spanish. The two huge pans of paella being cooked out on the street under a canopy is usually pretty enticing and on this cold grey day, a plate of bright yellow rice can bring much comfort! It's $12.50 a serving and a king prawn is an extra $2. I went for the prawn and Steve didn't. The paella was tasty; slightly under seasoned for my liking but fine for Steve. The rice was just the right stickiness and rather than being a a clump of mushy mess as can be the case, it was like each grain was covered in a sticky goo which is a much more pleasant texture. The mussels could probably be plumper but the squid, chicken and chorizo worked well. The king prawn was good too. Next time I might have two!
We also ordered the pan Catalan to share which I thought would be mushed up tomato paste on bread but this version was so much better. Fresh tomatoes that taste tangy and sweet with fresh basil, olive oil, splash of balsamic and olive oil on crunchy bread. It was a good acidic flavour contrast to the comforting paella. Very quick lunch; we were probably done in 30 mins but deeply satisfying.
Steve stayed out all night on Friday and then passed out on the sofa when he crawled home at midnight leaving me home alone with no prior warning so I couldn't even make plans to entertain myself. I'd even held off making dinner arrangements with new friends as I didn't want to leave him by himself. Sadly he didn't show me the same consideration and a lunchtime jolly with work colleagues became an all day and night session!
Can you sense the serious making up he had to do? I laid the guilt trip on big time! Ha ha! Well the way to my heart is through good food so on this rainy Saturday he offers to take me to Nobu for lunch. I'm not really going to let this offer go and boy am I going to milk it for it's entire worth! We haven't done much fine dining yet in Melbourne as there's just been too much other stuff to do and my fine dining frocks and heels are all in the container that is due to arrive in a week and a half but heck with an offer of Nobu for lunch, I'd go in a bin bag!
We start off with a gin and tonic for Steve to chase those beer cobwebs away and a Pink Dragonfly for me which is Belvedere pink grapefruit vodka, Pama pomegranate liqueur and Yuzu liqueur shaken and served tall. Very pink and very refreshing. I love days when the first thing to hit my stomach is alcohol. I can just feel my liver whirring into action.
Our first plate arrives which is one of their specialist dishes; yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno. The soy is salty and has a slight citrus tang, the yellowtail so fresh, soft and sweet, then the flavour of the coriander comes through pairing with the salty soy aftertaste and then this warm, fuzzy tingle takes over the tongue thanks to the jalapeno. This dish is incredibly simple yet so wonderful.The freshness of the fish is tantamount to its success so I guess it can't really be sold for cheaper or executed as well by a lesser restaurant. I could eat this all night with a bowl of rice. By this time we're onto the wine by the way. Steve likes to buy Victoria wine given we're living in the State so we have a nice sauvignon blanc which isn't too fruity, more minerally and grassy which is good as it goes better with the fish.
Next we had crispy rice with spicy tuna. Not sure what to expect really. I though it might be like a spicy tuna sushi roll but with crispy rice instead of the usual sushi rice. I was very wrong! They were little cubes of rice that were crispy on the outside and hot and chewy on the inside on little skewers. Dip the rice cube into soy sauce, add a dollop of tuna tartare and eat. The rice was fun and a good texture. The tuna tartare was ok but not remarkable and certainly not all that spicy.
One of the stars of the show; the highly acclaimed miso black cod. A big fillet of it just for Steve and I. That pink thing is ginger root which is far tastier than the pink ginger you get in a Boots or M&S sushi pack! Ok so how to describe...well the texture is really silky and the fish just flakes into individual scalloped leaves. The miso is sticky, slightly sweet and finishes slightly salty. I find that white fish can sometimes end up just tasting all the same but you can really tell this is cod. Just perfect!
Forgot to take a picture of the beef tenderloin with wasabi salsa we had. The beef was done rare as we like it and very tender and well, beefy in flavour. The wasabi salsa had a serious kick and cleared the sinuses. The dish on the right is scallops with spicy garlic sauce. Scallops cooked so they're tender with the right amount of chew. Possibly could have done with a little bit more colour on them. The asparagus and shiitake mushrooms in the dish were really tasty too.
The accompanying miso soup and rice were a little late in coming out. Has to be said that although the food was sublime the service was a bit hit and miss. The hostess at the door was very attentive and the waitress that took our order was good in the beginning but then not sure whether it was shift change or it got a bit busier but our wine glasses weren't filled on one occasion, water glasses weren't topped up and then the rice and soup were delayed so just a little off really.
Whilst I'm on the list of slightly negative issues, there were a few kids in the restaurant. I have no problems with kids in restaurants. I love seeing little kids eat unusual things and enjoy them. I used to be that kid! What does annoy me is when they run wild in a restaurant that isn't set up for kids running around. Take me to Wacky Warehouse and I have no problems with errant children crawling between seats and standing on tables but in a place like this; no thank you!
So we have one cute kid who is eating what looks like carrot cut like spaghetti with Mickey Mouse training chopsticks and then he moves onto rice and he is enjoying it with gusto. There's carrot and rice on the table, on the floor, all over his face and then the maitre'd comes and puts a napkin on his lap. As if that will help! So sweet as he's just enjoying it so much. Personally raw carrot and rice isn't my menu of choice but he has a great attitude.
Then we have the two kids that sit everywhere there is a spare table and not at their own. Mum and dad just let them run wild and scrabble round on the floor. At one point they chase each other round the central bank of tables in big circles. I wanted to stick my leg out to trip them over! Mum beckons with her hand for one of them to come over. Yeah like that's going to work. So she goes over to him and picks him up to bring him back to the table only for him to run off again. If he were my child, one look and he'd come sidling over and would stay put until it's time to leave! As my sister says, we wouldn't have dared to behave badly when we kids. We were ruled with an iron fist and just one look from mum and dad and we'd come to heel!
Anyway I'm going off tangent. Back to the delectable food.
Dessert time! I go for the chocolate bento box which is a chocolate fondant with gold leaf and a ball of green tea ice cream. The chocolate fondant is more than acceptable but no more special than a good chocolate fondant. I can make pretty good chocolate fondant. The green tea ice cream is definitely a superior green tea ice cream that tastes like it should. Weaker versions are like vanilla icecream coloured green whereas this one really tastes of tea. Steve opts for a warm chocolate satandagi filled with chocolate and pistachio ganache and served with caramelised pistachios, berry coulis and almond ice cream. We learn that satandagi is Japanese doughnut and given I see a clean plate in about 5 seconds, I can only assume it went down well. Managed to try a bit of it and the doughy satandagi is really good on a rainy day. Almond ice cream didn't really taste of almond but was a pleasant palatte cleansing accompaniment.
In conclusion, it was a lovely long lunch and I am very excited about returning for Christmas Day. Two slight blemishes on the afternoon were the unruly children and the erratic service but I'm prepared to take those as the food was just yumtastic.
I've mentioned Max Brenner previously but never really reviewed it. Charlotte and I went for dessert yesterday and given we went there after our second date for hot chocolate, it's become a little bit of a tradition and one we're more than happy to continue with.
There are Max Brenner chocolate cafés all over the World. I first saw one in Las Vegas this Summer and looking at their website they seem to be mainly in Israel, Australia, Phillipines and Singapore and 3 outlets in America. Surprisingly it was founded in Israel which I would never have put as a chocolate making centre.
Anyway I went for the chocolate dip with strawberries and Charlotte had the banana bread with chocolate dip. I loved my dessert. Not too sweet and the strawberries are considered 5 a day so almost healthy. Charlotte's banana bread, I get the impression was ok but she'll be sticking to her Italian Thick Chocolate next time. The cappuccino was good with drizzled melted chocolate and a square of melting chocolate rather than the cocoa powder. The mug had a funny lip to it which the call the roo cup. Not quite sure what that was meant to be for.
We knew it would be better for us if we didn't have dinner out given the last three meals we hadn't cooked ourselves. But it's just so much easier to go out and someone else can provide really good tasty food and do the washing up!
With the supermarket open till late on a Sunday the plan was to get some dinner quickly and then do a supermarket shop so there would be no eating out for the coming week; at least until the weekend. Although I remember now I have dinner plans on Thursday with Charlotte and Steve is out then to. Oh well, we have good intentions!
We've been to Pacific BBQ on Victoria Street and there is a second branch in the city really close to the supermarket so it was the obvious choice. We ordered the 4 roast platter; soya chicken, roast duck, char siu and crispy pork and some Chinese broccoli which we had with fried rice. It came very quickly and we enjoyed it very much. The char siu was sweet and sticky. The crispy pork had the melt in mouth quality but could do with a little bit more crispiness. The duck was good; a few pieces were lacking in meat and were just bone. The chicken was juicy and succulent. Chinese broccoli was done in garlic and was crunchy and just right. If you look around all the patrons in the place, you'll see 90% enjoying Chinese roast meat so it's good to follow suit. There are lots of other options as is common in Hong Kong style cafés including the spam sandwich and the Hong Kong mixed tea and coffee but I think we'll stick to the roasts as they're so good.
Any potential visitors coming out to see us and reading this blog better make a note of where you want to eat so we can take you!
Today we decided would be our last furniture buying attempt; the last time we see Ikea for a while. What a relief! So as is ritual when we go to Ikea, we get off the tram a few stops before at Victoria Street where there is a strip of mainly Vietnamese restaurants.
We've been intending to try Pho Dzung so today was a good day for that. It's very typical Vietnamese local restaurant decor wise with a menu on the wall, mirrored tiles and a thermos of tea on the table along with condiments and cutlery.
We decided to save the coagulated ox blood for another time and Steve didn't fancy a bowlful of cartilege. We opted for the rare beef and sliced chicken pho and some spring rolls. Looking round, everyone has a large bowl of pho in front of them so it's a popular choice and we weren't going to go off piste! Although there was a young boy sat next to Steve who was attacking his pork chop and rice with gusto using a spoon.
It was a good choice. A squeeze of lime juice, some beansprouts to add crunch, basil for flavour and we're all set to slurp it down.The pho was so tasty. The broth meaty and light, the noodles slippy and silky.
Spring rolls were little cigarettes of goodness. Wrap in a crunchy and cool lettuce leaf and dip into the lovely dipping sauce and it's a delight in every bite!
Bellies full we were ready to face Ikea for the final battle!
The sun came out on Saturday so we decided to take a tram ride to St. Kilda which we had only seen briefly at night and have some Aussie beach time. Steve thought the fresh sea air would blow away the cobwebs hanging around from the antics of the night before which involved an open bar.
During a walk we came across the St. Kilda Pier and we decided to walk to the end which is where the penguin viewing point is but they only come out at dusk. At the end of the pier is a little restaurant named "Little Blue" so called because of the colony of 1000 little blue penguins nearby. It was a gorgeous day and a perfect setting for brunch.
Steve had the baked eggs with chorizo, Spanish onion, feta and Napoli sauce with some toast and I enjoyed the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and we shared some chips with aioli. Oh and two glasses of Victoria Riesling completed the meal. We really enjoyed the simple but tasty food and the setting and the sunshine on our skin. Needless to say, as is usually the case when the sun comes out, Steve got burnt and now has a very red forehead!
How's this for a view though?
Some old men fishing and enjoying the sunshine in their Speedos!
Well after beach time and the sun and the wine a long afternoon nap ensued which meant when we woke up in the evening it was dinner time and the activity of the day just meant neither of us could bring ourselves to cook. That is pretty much the story of this whole weekend by the way.
We decided to head to the Crown Entertainment Complex where the Casino is and see where we could get in. Remember this is Saturday night and there are some pretty fancy places in the area and everyone is quite dressed up. Lots of frocks and heels and here I am in my denim shorts and flip flops with bedhead and Steve is not faring much better. We look at the Food Court and decide it's too bright and busy for us as we're still just waking up and a bit fuzzy headed.
Steve remembers there's a casual steak place and a pub upstairs so we try there. The steak place has a 45 minute wait but the hostess says we can sit at the bar and order the same food. The bar is dark and there are huge TV screens showing sport so perfect for Steve and perfect for me as I don't need to talk whilst I slowly come round.
I think there was cricket, football and tennis one when we were there. So to keep things simple, we order two steaks and some onion rings. I had garlic butter with mine and Steve had mushroom sauce. In spite of how busy it was the food came quick. It was tasty and filled a hole. Steaks were tender, onion rings crispy so everyone happy. A glass of wine and a beer later it was time to head home.
Our walk home consisted of a convoluted tour through the complex. It was the busiest I have ever seen it which is good because we did wonder how it managed to make money. The shops always seem so empty but not so tonight. We stopped for an icecream at Baci - honeycomb crunch and delicious it was too. Very romantic to take a seat by the river and enjoy our dessert.
I must stress that we shared the ice cream and you can see proof of that in the picture below!
Sunday morning yum cha is becoming a tradition along with Friday evening post work drinks. Well a tradition spanning the two and a half weeks we have been here. Speaking of which; although we are living like squatters, eating off plastic plates, have nowhere to sit except the floor or an airbed, using towels on long term loan from the serviced apartment, have one mug each, you get the idea...we feel like we have been here for a while and places are beginning to provide that sense of familiarity particularly Woolworths and Big W. Woolworths is actually a supermarket like Asda and Big W is essentially like Woolworths in UK was.
Back to yum cha. We had read about the Shark Fin group of restaurants; they have 2 in Chinatown, one in a suburb somewhere and one food court concession at the Casino. Extremely popular for yum cha, we had been forewarned about booking. I called up on Saturday evening to be told the main restaurant Shark Fin House was fully booked but to try Shark Fin Inn. I tried there and they could only offer us a table at 11am for one hour; popular places so we took what was available.
We walked past Shark Fin House (the one we couldn't get in) just before 11am and the queue was down the street! It was a bit better at Shark Fin Inn but still very busy. So we settled in at our table and it was in a great position for flagging down the trolley dollies. We had all sorts of dumplings, some glutinous fried rice, char sui puffs, curry puffs, cheung fun...just so much and it was all very good. So much better than the previous week's yum cha experience which was fun but more because it was novel than because it tasted good. Service was better here too. Yet again there were tables of non Asians gorging on chicken feet and tripe! We finished with an egg custard tart each and they were warm with flaky pastry - perfect! You can see Steve is happy in with his tart in the photo! I think we'll try Shark Fin House to satisfy curiosity but more than happy to pre book this place to keep up with Sunday traditions!
For Sunday lunch we decided to go with a roast but went Chinese roast. Pacific BBQ and Seafood House is meant to have the best roast duck in the whole of Victoria and we'd walked by two of the branches a few times and gazed longingly at the ducks and chickens and char sui and roast belly pork all hanging up in the window so this time we got to taste!
We ordered duck and soya chicken on rice, sweet and sour pork with fried rice and roast quail with chilli and garlic. The quail was a tasty bit of bird which we enjoyed. The crispy garlic, onion and chilli was so flavoursome and great mixed with rice. The duck was definitely very good. We've not tried enough round Victoria to say it's the best but I'll come back for roast duck and the same goes for the chicken. And it all came in at just over £20 so not bad at all.
The table next to us was two (I think they were Greek) men and one of them was obviously a regular given the waiter asked him where his other mate was. He ordered a roast duck, plate of Chinese broccoli in garlic and 2 boiled rices and it was a feast fit for a king. A duck may be excessive for two people but I hope to follow suit next time!
I mentioned Breadtop a few posts back about it being as common as Greggs (probably a slight exaggeration but definitely lots of branches) and it being an Asian bakery. Well we've had a few breakfasts and desserts from Breadtop and I believe Steve is a real fan now! The items you see in the pics above are half a chestnut and hazelnut cake a milk bun and an almond and custard bun. The cake was so good we've had it twice now. It's light with a soft top and crispy base. The almond and custard bun was nice too not so big a fun of the milk bun; too dry and the filling was sweet coconut which was too sweet for me.
We called in one evening this weekend to take some goodies home and look at the cute puppy cake! I want one!


Any effective HR written communication will involve the right tone, the right information, the right formatting and organization, a correct call to action, and resources where the reader can obtain more information – and job appointment letters are no exception.
A strong message can make employees feel proud and encouraged to reach out to the brightest people in their network.
To create your own letter, take a cue from the employee referral program letter sample below, and start your note by sharing the tangible benefits of participation. That means both communicating that recruiting-by-referral programs often generate the highest quality candidates and outlining any incentives (Usually, workers who recommend a new hire receive a cash incentive). Do note that if you do opt to offer a financial reward, besides sharing a dollar amount in your letter, you need to provide tax information as well.
We encourage you to see how the employee referral program letter sample accomplishes this, but please consult your legal and accounting teams to get the wording entirely accurate.
Though it probably goes without saying, don't rely on the employee referral program to get all of your hires.
As many of you already know, we're looking for three dynamic people to add to our sales team. Research shows that new hires introduced to the company via an employee referral program are reliable workers who fit in well with the culture and stay longer. No surprise there – it makes sense that great talent would know more great talent.
Because of these fantastic outcomes, we're turning to you, our current all-star hires, for help! If you know anyone who would make a stellar addition to the Gooshaka family as a sales lead, please recommend them. If we hire your recommendation, you will be awarded a $1500 taxable bonus. Please talk to Rico in accounting for more information about taxing.
Refer anyone who meets the requirements to Petra in Human Resources as soon as possible. The requirements are detailed below.
1. At least three years of sales experience, preferably with tech products.
1. If you are HR personnel or work at a Vice President level or above, you are not eligible to refer someone. All other Gooshaka full-time employees are welcome and encouraged to recommend a strong candidate.
2. Your referral cannot be a former employee or a relative. Yes, that includes contract workers and interns.
3. You must meet with Petra and fill out the required paperwork before your referral's first interview.
We will review all referrals in a manner consistent to our policies. No one will receive special treatment.
Thank you all for your cooperation, and don't forget to share via your social profiles!
Let's review the employee referral program letter sample. The message gets to the point immediately, which prevents confusion. It also provides a small incentive: pride in bringing someone special to the team. Shortly after, the letter details a monetary incentive. Who wouldn't want to start perusing their LinkedIn for eligible candidates?
After that, the employee referral program letter sample lays out clear rules. The unique position requirements paint a picture of the ideal candidate. The company-wide regulations explain the general practices for the program. Dividing these requirements into two different sections is helpful because employees can quickly extract the relevant information.
At the end, you see a disclaimer that promises zero special treatment to the referrals. You need to include this to prevent office gossip and drama after you choose the new hires. If you feel concerned about this part of the letter, you can discuss disclaimer best practices with your legal team. Don't give anyone a reason to threaten legal action against your company.


Little Marisol (rhymes with car-ee-sol) Helen Wilson. As you can see, a little beauty!
What a precious sight to behold!! Congratulations!
And she already knows how to smile for pictures! Congratulations!!!
I am so happy to see she was born. Congratulations, she is beautiful. She has wonderful her hair!!
Congrats to all on the birth of your beautiful grandbaby.
Congratulations! What a precious blessing!
Congratulations! Absolutely a precious gift.
Congratulations to all the family, esp Nathan and Heather. She is beautiful. Oh, how lovely are babies!


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"Chris is a talented guitarist, pedal steel guitarist and clawhammer banjoist. "
— David McIntyre, Lyons Recorder
"Ramey's background brings the funk — and the reggae. "
— Steve Weishampel, Boulder Weekly
A native West Virginian, Chris Ramey is a roots musician grounded in string band, folk and oldtime music. His career has spanned multiple genres including rock, reggae, funk and alt-country.
Chris has been performing professionally for over 30 years and is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. In Colorado he's appeared with many acts including Bonnie and the Clydes, Danny Shafer and Lil Ween.
His new project "Chris Ramey's Not Dead Yet" focuses on his original tunes and early Grateful Dead and Dead-related material.
He continues to provide pedal steel accompaniment for his singer-songwriter friend Danny Shafer, as well as session work at local studios.
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We collected some of the most heart-warming, sincere, and sometimes funny stories about relationships we could find, as recounted by women.
My boyfriend proposed to me not long ago. He gave me a ring, but he didn't know my size. When I asked him how he had chosen it, he said he imagined my hand in his and tried to remember how it felt — and the ring fit perfectly.
My doctor forbade me to sleep on my belly, and that's my favorite sleeping position. So I asked my husband to turn me over on to my side or my back if he saw me lying on my stomach. Well, last night he woke up several times to check up on me, and once even asked me if I was asleep.
I've been married for eight years, and of course we have fights sometimes. But a few days ago I was checking our documents from the bank and I saw that the secret word he had chosen for the security question was the pet name he gave me years ago.
I realized my marriage was the right choice when my husband and I both became ill. Despite his own high fever and the cold outside, he still went to the drug store, made a hot broth for me, and swaddled me in blankets. No presents could have done more to show me that he loved me.
My husband gets up for work earlier than me, and tries not to wake me up, but when my own alarm clock goes off, I always get a message from him: ''Good morning, sweetheart!'' This lightens up my mood better than any coffee.
We've been married for several years, and once I decided to reinvigorate things by preparing a romantic dinner. I didn't say anything, just went to the local store and bought some champagne, fruit, and candles. When I got back home, I saw that he'd had the same idea — he'd laid the table, lit his own candles, and even washed the dishes. I love him so much.
Every night, my husband reads our daughter a bedtime story, then she calls me, and we hug each other tightly. All the bad feelings we might have had before just go away afterwards.
When I was a kid, I fell in love with a boy who was four years older than me, and didn't even notice me. Later, I moved to another town, where I almost forgot about him. Once, I was at the dentist's, and he said that I reminded him of someone. It turned out that it was actually that boy from my childhood. Well, we became friends, then began dating, and yesterday he proposed to me. Fate is an interesting thing.
My husband recently told me about a conversation he had with a friend of his who had problems with his girlfriend. My husband's advice was to stop thinking about breaking up, and the reason for the quarrel would not feel like a reason anymore. He said that when you want to share your life with someone, many things become too small to bother getting worried about. That's what you might call the secret of family happiness.
When I found out that I couldn't have children of my own, I ran back home and locked myself in the bathroom to cry. My boyfriend was at work, so I left the papers with the test results on the dresser and forgot about them. I came back to reality when I heard him come in — he unexpectedly came home early, knocked gently on the door, and said, ''Sweety, we'll get through it together, I love you.'' Some time later we got married and adopted a child, and in a year I got pregnant myself. This is what true love does!
When my husband took me and our baby from the hospital, I saw how he looked at our son and fell in love with him again.


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Human dwellings and outbuildings provide shelter for rats and mice during cold periods. Crawl space areas beneath homes or attics are common rat escapes. Rats will also utilize garages, sheds or even inside your home. They do not like open exposure, mainly foraging at night or with heavy infestation the weaker rat of the nest may seek out food sources during the day.
The reason for the increase in rat infestations during the fall and winter months is due to the weather is changing, therefore rats are seeking warmer habitats which usually consist of inside homes or in garages. Many people notice movement of rats when large areas of land is excavated for construction. This displaces a large amount of rats and mice.
In our area there are two types of rats that infest homes, the Norway rats and Roof rats. Norway rats dwell in burrows found in grass embankments, beneath the roots of trees and at the edges of palings and drain covers. Roof rat nests may be found inside the lofts, attics, beneath floor boards and in other dark infrequently visited locations.
Rats are responsible for the transmission of many diseases. Their feeding habits are destructive, and their nesting behaviors can compromise the structure of infested buildings. However, rats are secretive and not seen by many humans when populations are low. Therefore, an infestation may prove difficult to confirm. The most obvious sign of a rat infestation is the sighting of a rat dead or alive. Rats prefer to hide, given enough space, so if seen in plane sight it is likely there is a full blown infestation. Another sign would be a spotting of rat droppings. Rat droppings indicate a heathy feeding rat population. The last sign, which is probably the most vague, would be if you see a sign of a rat leaving dirt or grease marks along floorboards. Although this is a sign it is not a for sure indication of rats being in your house and could be many other things.
In the event of an infestation it is best to consult a pest control professional. If you see any signs that rats might be in your home call Western Exterminating at 817-834-3121 to set up an appointment for an estimate and evaluation.
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Surrogates aren't on a hostile planet in a galaxy far way, but are still here on Earth. It shouldn't be a surprise that Surrogates was adapted from a well-received graphic novel of the same name, and given the Hollywood treatment. In the near future, affordable, high-tech robotics will allow the majority of humanity to experience the world virtually through the use of surrogates. When surrogate operators start dying, FBI agent Tom Greer (Bruce Willis) investigates an anti-surrogate cult leader (Ving Rhames) to find the murderer.
* "A More Perfect You: The Making Of Surrogates"
* "Breaking The Frame: A Graphic Novel Comes To Life"
Horror fans want‹nay, they demand‹a slew of sequels to their favorite films featuring their beloved begloved, bemasked or just plain be crazed killers. Unfortunately, Studio Execs have a bad habit of exploiting the good will of their built-in audience and often kill the goose that laid the golden egg. Though still a relative newcomer, the first Saw premiered in 2004, the six films in the series have scared up over $370 million domestically. For Saw VI, producers tapped long-time franchise editor Kevin Greutert to direct, ensuring the film would hew close to established continuity. It was recently announced that Greutert will also helm the seventh and final installment (in 3D no less) in the series which is set for next Halloween. Detective Hoffman (Costas Mandylor) continues the work of the deceased Jigsaw (Tobin Bell), constructing traps to show others the error of their ways.
* "The Traps of Saw VI"
* "A Killer Maze - Making Saw: Game Over at Universal Studios"
In the world of horror, Zombie films are a genre unto themselves with lots of variations including fast zombies, slow zombies and now... word zombies.
Pontypool Changes Everything, about a memetic virus spread through language. Amazingly, this concept isn't new, especially to fans of Neal Stephenson whose 1992 novel Snow Crash posited just such a biolinguistic plague. The small town of Pontypool, Ontario is ground zero for a plague which may or may not be spreading from local Shock Jock, Grant Mazzy (Steven McHattie).
Walter Koenig, the venerable Ensign Pavel Chekov from TV's Star Trek, has been s Sci-Fi staple for over forty years both writing and acting. For his latest passion project, InAlienable, Koenig tapped his Moontrap director Robert Dyke, as well as a ton of familiar friends, including Battlestar Galactica's Richard Hatch, Star Trek alum Marina Sirtis, Erick Avari, Alan Ruck and Scream Queen Bonnie Aarons. Dr. Eric Norris (Hatch), still reeling from the tragic death of his family, must now come to terms with an alien parasite that has invaded his body. When the hybrid creature emerges and is taken away by the government, the paternal scientist takes them to court to win custody of "Benjamin," his son.
Manufactured Landscapes with the metaphysical treatise, Act of God. Baichwal interviews a number of subjects about their own personal experiences with lightning strikes and whether such events are random or predestined. These include acclaimed American author Paul Auster, English improvisational guitarist Fred Firth and the experimental Welsh director, Peter Greenaway. A significant portion of the film is devoted to Auster, who as a teen witnessed his friend killed by lightning, and has been dealing with it ever since.


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As someone who loves cruising and has been on many cruises and ships around the world, it's sad to see ships retired and scrapped. I clearly remember when Carnival Cruise Lines built their first newbuild, the 36,600 ton Tropicale, in 1982. The Tropicale was designed to incorporate the vision of Carnival Cruise Lines, from scratch, to be a "funship", sporting very unique and futuristic interiors and a funnel that had wings. The Tropicale was a huge success, so in 1985, the first of a trio of sister ships, the Holiday at 46,000 tons was launched as a larger, more expanded version of the Tropicale. In 1986, the Jubilee was launched, then finally in 1987, the Celebration was launched, completing the trio set of newbuilds.
My wife and I on the Jubilee 1997
June of 2016, it was announced that the "Henna", ex-Jubilee, will be scrapped. I personally have cruised on the ship when she was the Jubilee, to the Mexican Riviera. In-fact, I hosted a group on the Jubilee, in 1997, and this was also my wife, Terri's, first cruise experience. The history of the Jubilee is interesting. In 2004, the Jubilee was sold to P&O Cruises Australia, and one of the terms of sale was that the new owners modify the trademark Carnival Cruise Line winged funnel.
I hosted a group on the Jubilee in 1997
P&O Cruises removed the "funnel wings" from the ex-Jubilee, now called the Pacific Sun, leaving the ship with a traditional single funnel exhaust design. Unfortunately in 2008, the ship was caught in very rough seas off the coast of Australia, which made news headlines around the world. In 2012, P&O Cruises sold the Pacific Sun to a Chinese cruise line called HNA Cruises, and the ship was renamed the Henna. As the Henna, with HNA Cruises, the ship was not profitable because of newer ships being deployed in the region, in fact the Henna lost money during her three years of operation, so the ship was finally laid-up in 2015 and a for sale sign went up on the ship. HNA Cruises was trying to sell the ship for $35Million, but there were no takers, so it was determined to sell the ship for scrap as of June 2016.
At Sea on the Jubilee with the wind in our face….Great!
Jubilee's Showlounge 1997
The Henna, ex-Jubilee, has come to an early end of life, yet her sister ships continue cruising with other cruise lines around the world. Along with her sister ships, Holiday and Celebration, Jubilee's original interiors were designed by Joseph Farcus, the man who was instrumental in creating the "look" and "feel" of the Carnival Cruise Line brand. What makes it sad to see these cruise ships go to the scrap yard is that for many former passengers, there were great memories that happened onboard those ships. In many ways seeing a cruise ship go to the scrap yard is like dismantling a town you grew up in and wiping it off the map. These cruise ships are a microcosm of society, they are a mobile community, which is why it is sad to see these ships go away.
Jubilee's Bordeaux Dining Room 1997
So we say, goodbye to an old friend, a ship that was key to the growth and development of Carnival Cruise Line. Of course when an older ship goes away, newer larger ships get built, like the new Carnival Vista, continue to carry the torch of a successful cruise brand.
The Henna with HDN Cruises on her way to the scrap yard
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Fatigue has become a part of today's stressful life. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is when the person feels tired all the time.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by persistent fatigue. Even when the person takes the rest, the tiredness persists. This fatigue drains your energy leaving you feeling dull and weary even when you aren't ill. A little physical activity or some even mental activity can worsen the condition. CFS has several other names depending on the intensity of fatigue and the severity of the condition.
Immune system disorders or a weak immune system.
What does the person with chronic fatigue go through?
Tiredness that doesn't subside even after days of rest.
How to tell if you have chronic fatigue?
Feeling exhausted is something common. How to identify if it is the usual exhaustion you feel or if you suffering from chronic fatigue?
There might be other physical and psychological implications for which you cannot identify any particular cause. When you feel tired all the time and if your fatigue persists for days check for any underlying health problems. Check if you are healthy in all other aspects, and if you do not have a fever or flu infections. Check your thyroid and diabetes levels. These are few other cases that might leave you feeling exhausted.
If you aren't able to narrow down any such reasons to explain your tiredness, then perhaps it is chronic fatigue.
Who is at higher risk to develop chronic fatigue?
People in the average age group of 40-60 might be at higher risk to experience CFS.
What to do if you have chronic fatigue?
If you leave chronic fatigue untreated, it might lead to depression and other disorders mainly due to the lack of sleep. It might also reduce your productivity at work. As CFS doesn't have a defined cause, there is no specific treatment for it. Your doctor might prescribe some sleeping pills to improve your sleep pattern. He might even give some antidepressants if you are experiencing CFS for a prolonged period. This is just to ease your mind and help you unwind.


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The bustling University City of Bangor, although the fourth largest in Wales, joins St David's in Pembrokeshire as one of the smallest cities in the UK, although it claims to have the longest High Street in Wales, perfect for all the wonderful shops in the Deiniol and Menai shopping centres as well as a fine selection of restaurants. For those who come alive in the evenings, there are nightclubs as well as some great love band and folk-music venues.
The city dates back to the early 6th Century with the founding of the cathedral there. Almost half of its population (University students excepted) speak Welsh. The city is a busy shopping centre and connects to the island of Anglesey by the famous suspension bridge.
Nearby are some wonderful views over the Menai Strait. Because of its proximity, the Bangor Mountain, to the south of the city, is quite an imposing sight, and at times during the day casts a shadow over part of Bangor. You can even enjoy a round of golf in most spectacular surroundings at Bangor's St. Deiniol 18-hole Golf Club, which dates back to 1906 and always welcomes visitors. The famous Bangor Pier, first opened in 1896 and later restored in 1987, is one of the few Victorian Piers in the UK to remain virtually unaltered in design.
Bangor is a great base for those exploring the Snowdownia National Park and has become a traditional night stopover for those taking the Holyhead to Dublin ferry. The city sits on the Crewe to Holyhead main rail line.
Conwy sits in hall of fame for being one of the most complete walled towns in Europe, with its unspoilt and complete medieval walls thought to be the finest of their type in the UK. Aberconwy House, dating from the 14th-century, is said to be the oldest town house in Wales, making this World Heritage Site town worthy of its position. Added to this, Plas Mawr is worthy of a visit when in the town as it is the best surviving town house of the Elizabethan period anywhere in the UK.
However, while there are plenty of fine old buildings to see and photograph, taking it to the opposite end of the architectural spectrum, a visit to the old quayside in Conwy reveals the smallest house in Britain.
So there's a lot to see and do in the town, from walking around the historic streets, something the visitor to Conwy never tires of, to shopping, heritage trails, museums and plenty for the younger members of the family to enjoy. There are a myriad of locally-owned shops selling everything from the proverbial needle to an anchor! And there's a fine selection of cafés and restaurants serving cuisine from all four 'corners' of the world.
The hills above Conway and Bangor provide an interesting vista of smaller towns to visit and explore, each offering a warm Welsh welcome, unusual shopping and fine, fresh, home-style cooked food.


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This week on The Young and the Restless: Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) and Victoria (Amelia Heinle) rush home to the Newman ranch as the stables burn on Monday (December 3; Canadian airdates listed). Devon (Bryton James) confides in Nate (Brooks Darnell). Mariah (Camryn Grimes) struggles to connect with Tessa (Cait Fairbanks).
Nikki battles old demons on Tuesday (December 4). Abby (Melissa Ordway) takes a gamble. Cane (Daniel Goddard) joins forces with Victoria.
On Wednesday (December 5), Jack (Peter Bergman) romances Kerry (Alice Hunter). Arturo (Jason Canela) defends Mia (Noemi Gonzalez).
Victoria gives Billy (Jason Thompson) a reality check on Thursday (December 6). Nikki walks into danger.


Active RVA Corporate Connections is a great opportunity for HR representatives, Wellness Directors, and anyone interested in fostering an active workplace to get together to share ideas and best practices. The next installment of the event will be on Wednesday, November 18 at the local headquarters of McKesson, located at 9954 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233. The event will take place from 8:30am-10:00am and will include coffee and a light breakfast.
Topics will include a discussion on best practices for active workstations from McKesson representatives, as they have a variety of standing workstations in their new offices, part of the reason that the space has received Well Building Certification. We will also have a presentation from Paul Caminiti of Team Adrenaline, which works with local companies to provide on-site fitness training; he'll be sharing his message and advice on overcoming some of the barriers that exist in creating opportunities for physical activity in the workplace. Jeff McIntyre, the new Director of Active RVA for Sports Backers, will also give an introduction and overview of Active RVA and the importance of workplace wellness to the overall initiative to inspire an active community and create opportunities for activity in places where people live and work.
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Daimler loses ruling in German patent dispute with Nokia
KARIN MATUSSEK and JAN-PATRICK BARNERT
BERLIN, FRANKFURT -- Nokia Oyj won a court ruling in a patent dispute with Daimler, giving the Finnish company leverage in a long-running fight over mobile technology in automobiles.
Daimler, owner of the Mercedes-Benz brand, violated Nokia's mobile-technology patents, judges in Mannheim, Germany, said Tuesday.
The ruling goes to the heart of how technology must be licensed for mobile-telecommunication systems that are standard features in most modern cars.
"We cannot understand the verdict of the Mannheim court and will appeal," Daimler said in an emailed statement.
The court said it had to side with Nokia because Daimler wasn't willing to abide by existing rules for so-called standard essential patents.
"The facts show that Daimler and its supporters in the case aren't willing to take a license," the court said in a statement.
The ruling potentially could allow Nokia to stop Daimler from selling vehicles in Germany, but doing so would require Nokia to post collateral of 7 billion euros ($8.3 billion) in a separate proceeding. Daimler said it didn't expect Nokia to seek a sales ban.
'Major endorsement'
"Today's finding is a major endorsement of the long-term engineering work by innovators at Nokia and the important principle that innovators should receive a fair reward," Jenni Lukander, president of Nokia Technologies, said in a statement. "We hope that Daimler will now accept its obligations and take a license on fair terms."
Carmakers in Europe are dependent on the technology to enable their autos for e-connectivity. Nokia seeks to charge fees per car instead of granting auto-parts makers licenses for the components they produce. As a result some suppliers, including Continental AG and Robert Bosch GmbH, are supporting Daimler in the litigation.
The case is being closely watched beyond the car industry as it may have repercussions for the internet of things as mobile connectivity gets more important in almost all products and industries.
Cartel office
In a rare move that shows how high the stakes are, Germany's Federal Cartel Office in June asked the Mannheim judges to seek the guidance of the European Court of Justice before deciding the dispute. The Mannheim judges on Tuesday rebuffed the request.
Nokia has sued Daimler in three German courts over the portfolio of mobile technology patents. The Mannheim court in February dismissed a similar suit by Nokia and has stayed two other cases to wait for a ruling on their validity.
More suits are pending in Munich and Dusseldorf. Daimler has also filed a suit to annul Nokia's patents in a separate court.
The Finnish company wants Daimler to pay royalties based on each car sold, but Daimler argues that the fees would be too high. It wants Nokia to license the technology to the suppliers of the equipment used to integrate mobile devices in its vehicles, which would then charge the German carmaker.
Daimler and some of its suppliers, including Continental, have asked the European Commission to go after Nokia, claiming the Finnish company missuses its market power. Auto-parts makers also see their business model at stake so they joined the suit to defend Daimler against Nokia.
Nokia has said its license model has been accepted by other carmakers, including BMW and Volkswagen Group.
The winners in patent suits must weigh the risk of enforcing rulings, which include the possibility of massive damages should the injunction be overturned on appeal. That's why courts require the winners to set aside a large sum before allowing enforcement of a sales ban.


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Wow. I slept in this morning, then packed, checked out of my room, & left my luggage in the bellman's closet & ambled over to Michelangelo's for coffee & a bagel. I'm there now, & as happy & relaxed as could be. Why? Because I had a wonderful WisCon, one of the best ever. As most people who've been to WisCon know, one of the most common small-talk questions at the con is, "How's your WisCon?" Unless you have a serious problem that needs articulating, the de rigueur answer is a positive one. My answer in past years has ranged between whole- and half-hearted. No half about it this year, though.
I read from my forthcoming novel, "The Waterdancer's World," but otherwise did not participate in programming. This was the first year of all the WisCons I've attended, in which I didn't appear on a panel. I wasn't sure how I would feel about it, but it feels, in retrospect, like a brilliant decision to have made. I'm going to listen, reflect, & ask questions this year, I told myself. I in fact still did a lot of talking this year (especially on Friday, for some reason, as a few people who might be reading this might readily attest to), but looking back over the weekend, I think I did spend more time than I usually do listening with my full attention to what other people had to say. I half-think this had to do with my decision not to sit on any panels (thus unconsciously shifting my orientation), & also suspect it might have to do with the fact that last year I was depressed, which meant that my energy level was way down & my interest in the rest of the world sadly reduced. This year I was hungry for news of what others had been thinking & doing. I was also pretty lucky in my choice of programming to attend. (I made one wrong choice, which is actually not so bad.) & I sadly had to miss the panel on Octavia Butler's work (which I've heard was dynamite), because it coincided with one of the three Aqueduct Press authors' readings. I missed another panel I wanted to attend because I was in the middle of a conversation when it started and had gotten caught up in another when it was about two-thirds through. It can be a tough call, choosing between conversation & a panel one wants to attend, but the fact is, for me, those conversations are part of what makes WisCon so vital for me. They're the reason I always go home from WisCon changed. At 65, I've never been more aware of how important it is to me to feel myself still learning & changing. I may not have the energy & stamina I once had, but my capacity for engagement is, I hope, as strong as it's ever been.
Speaking of those Aqueduct author readings, I have photos for each, which I'll be posting once I'm home (& rested). The photos above are from readings. The other one, below is of our tables in the Dealers Room that I took as we were finishing setting them up. This was the first year we didn't bring at least one copy of all our books. We have too many titles now to bring them all, even with three tables. Can you believe that? But then our next volume in the Conversation Pieces series, Sleeping Under the Tree of Life by Sheree Renee Thomas, will be the fiftieth.
Thanks for the con report! Because we have a new baby (well, six months old, but that's still new), I was here in the Bay Area commuting to BayCon this weekend. Missed all of you at WisCon, so it's great to read con reports.