text:
Americans hit by more and more hidden fees, extra charges
By CBS |
NEW YORK (CBS) Cristyne Nicholas is just one of the millions of Americans frustrated with hidden fees and extra charges.
She recently bought a flight posted online for a little more than $100 but it ended up being a lot more.
"At the end of the day, it's about $190 or $203 because you have to pay for the seat, you have to pay for the baggage," Nicholas said.
For Mark Baden, the surprise came when he rented a car and was hit with an automatic refueling fee.
"It was really frustrating there's nothing you can do about it," Baden said.
Extra flight and rental car charges were among the most common that people complained about in a new Consumer Reports survey.
But fees from telecommunication providers came in number one, including the extras found on cable bills, like broadcast TV and sports programming surcharges.
Hotels also made the list. Many now add charges like resort fees.
"People are driven crazy by them; 96% of the surveyors responding said they found them annoying," said Anna Laitin, the financial policy director at Consumer Reports.
Laitin says fighting back against the fees is tough.
"For individuals it's a matter of searching carefully, understanding where fees might pop up and doing everything you can to know what's coming and budget for it and to fight when you feel there's a fee you've been charged unnecessarily," Laitin advised.
The good news: The survey found that 64 percent of people who complained about an unexpected charge were able to get it taken off their bill.
Consumer advocates are pushing to get rid of the added fees we experience every day but admit they aren't going away anytime soon.


text:
Arrest made in fatal stabbing of 16-year-old boy
By BY Michael Toren • December 5, 2018 12:00 am
(Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)
Police arrested a San Francisco man Monday evening in connection with a stabbing that killed a 16-year-old boy Saturday and left two others injured.
Sergio Rocha, 38, was arrested at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital on Monday around 6 p.m. while he was being treated for an injury, police said. The Sheriff's Department website shows Rocha is currently being held without bail on suspicion of murder.
Police officers responding on Saturday night to reports of a stabbing at Geneva Avenue and Mission Street in the Ingleside neighborhood found two injured victims and a witness who told them a third victim had been loaded into a vehicle and driven away.
That victim, 16-year-old Josue David Mejia Sanchez, was dropped off at the hospital, where he later died.
On Monday, police officials told the San Francisco Examiner a 38-year-old man was also stabbed in the altercation and a 48-year-old man suffered a swollen eye. It was not immediately clear if Rocha was the 38-year-old man injured in the stabbing.
The District Attorney's office said Rocha will be arraigned Thursday and charged with murder for Sanchez's death. He will also be charged with attempted murder and attempted aggravated mayhem in connection with a second stabbing victim.
This story has been updated to include the charges filed against Rocha.
This week in tech: $150K to track the homeless, and a trippy NFT gallery
Another attempt to reform the Ellis Act and slow the evictions process
For years, San Francisco politicians have tried and failed to reform the Ellis Act, a state law that has been…
By Benjamin Schneider Examiner staff writer

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Students looking to win at Academic Olympics
posted Feb 21, 2018, 9:43 AM by Adyson Koster
The annual Pratt Academic Olympics are rolling back around. There are a total of 52 students from CSHS participating in the Olympics this year.
The event is taking place at Pratt Community College on Feb. 26. Students will test in specific subjects and compete against other schools. The tests are broken into three 50-minute sections beginning at 9:15. The bus and suburbans are leaving at 7:15 a.m and will return back at the school around 3 p.m.
"I look forward to hanging out with friends and doing what I do best in accounting," sophomore Wyatt Schulte said.
Senior Cassie Brozovich is entering one of her paintings in the art category and a story in news writing, as well as participating on site. Her painting and story are carry-in submissions, which are completed and sent in before the event. Carry-in categories include competitions in creative writing, journalism, photography and art..
"I worked on my painting for about a month and a half, and I look forward to the critiquing of the judges if it is an art teacher," Brozovich said.
English teacher Kristy Martin organized the submissions and asked teachers to recommend students who excel in their categories. She has been the coordinator of this event for five years.
"It's important for kids to be recognized in academic success in all categories, not just the main ones," she said.
CSHS Students
Academic Olympics
Pratt Community College


text:
Two nation-states, two national minorities
We must seek to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, not just to manage it. Resolving the conflict means reaching a political agreement between the legitimate leadership of both sides and then translating that agreement into a new reality on the ground.
The easy part is reaching the agreement; there is no perfect agreement. There is no agreement that both sides will perceive as fulfilling full justice for their side. There is probably no agreement that will resolve the underlying disputes coming for the opposing narratives of both sides. There are possible agreements that could enable maximum justice for both sides (not absolute justice) and that will be something that both sides can live with (literally and figuratively). There are certain principles that must be included in such agreements for them to be translated into a reality of peace.
One of the most basic principles is one that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used to bring up in every speech he made – mutuality and reciprocity. That begins with not denying the deep connection of the Jewish people to all of the Land of Israel, including Judea and Samaria (the West Bank), nor the deep connection of the Palestinian people to the lands, which are the sovereign State of Israel and the territories occupied by Israeli in 1967.
Another principle is that any solution to this conflict that aims to lead to peace must recognize that peace is built on changing the relations between people and not just changing the border – and those relations must be developed through cross-border cooperation. Israelis and Palestinians must be able to move, relatively freely, across the borders of their states. Both peoples have proven their willingness to fight, die and kill to have a territorial definition of their identity. The conflict is about territory and it is about identity.
Mutuality and reciprocity means that Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people and Palestine is the nation-state of the Palestinian people. Resolving this conflict means recognizing that there is a large – 20% – Palestinian Arab national minority in the State of Israel. To resolve this conflict there will be a large Jewish national minority in the Palestinian state.
I travel all over the West Bank, every week. There is today a large Palestinian Arab majority there and a large Jewish national minority as well. The building of settlements by Israel is in violation of international law. I know many of my readers don't agree with that and don't like to hear it. But that is the simple fact. But in resolving the conflict there is no way to turn back the clock. There is also little chance that any Israeli government will be able to evacuate large numbers of Jewish Israelis from the Palestinian state.
There are all kinds of proposals, such as "two states, one homeland," that suggest the notion of settlers being residents as opposed to citizens of the Palestinian state – retaining their Israeli citizenship, and in a kind of exchange for legitimizing the settlements, Israel would allow and equal number of Palestinian refugees to return to the State of Israel proper. But in order not to set off the demographic devil, they would be citizens of the Palestinian state and residents of Israel.
I grew up on the American heritage of "no taxation without representation," which here translates into the point of view that large communities of national minorities must be citizens of the country where they live. The prospect of national minorities of both sides of the conflict within the state of the other people actually provides for the opportunities and possibilities, through mutuality and reciprocity, to ensure the political, civil and national minority rights of both national minorities. Furthermore, the existence of a national minority in Israel and Palestine seriously challenges democracy and serves as a mechanism to enlarge and deepen the rights of both national minorities.
I propose, therefore, that the future peace agreement ensure two nation states with two national minorities. The border between the two states would be the 1967 borders and the settlers who wish to remain would apply for citizenship within the state of Palestine. They could, if both sides agree, retain their citizenship in the State of Israel, just as the Palestinian citizens of Israel could, if both sides agree, receive citizenship in the state of Palestine.
The solution for collective national identity would be resolved within each nation state. The national minorities would have full civil and political rights, national minority rights for expression of identity in areas such as education and culture, but the national rights will be expressed only in their respective nation-state. The right of return, or the law of return for refugees or for people living in the respective diasporas would be to the respective nation state.
There are consequences for decisions made by leaders and peoples. The Palestinians decided to reject the 1947 UN partition plan and tried but failed to prevent the birth of the State of Israel. That decision had horrible consequences for the Palestinian people. The clock cannot be turned back.The decision of Israeli governments since 1967 to build settlements and to move more than half a million people to them has consequences, and the clock cannot be turned back.
The consequence for the Palestinians is having to accept a nation state in a small part of what they define as their national territory. The consequence for Israel of the settlement building is to either forgo the chance of ever reaching real peace with the Palestinians and other Arabs, or to accept the creation of a national minority within the Palestinian state.
This conflict will not be resolved by "might makes right" and there is no military solution, or one that involves violence. Both sides are attached to all parts of the land, but it is not possible for each to have it all, nor do they wish to share it as equals in a non-nation state devoid of national-ethnic-religious identity. No agreement will be reached or translated into genuine peace without a sense of mutuality and reciprocity. It will be a painful process, but one that will be necessary.
aixpaix.de > Autoren > Baskin > Two nation-states, two national minorities
Being Jewish
Gabbay on the road to defeat
Gaza's geo-strategic remaking
The Americans are Coming, Again!
The next Palestinian generation
The house of God
IF I WERE THE PALESTINIAN LEADER...
The Zionist Left – Israel's only hope
To be a free people
The Day after Independence Day
Prisoners, strikes and rights


text:
Q: MVC JQuery Dialog Client Validation Why does validation not work here? I have a link that when clicked opens a dialog loading its content from a partial view. I want to validate the form when the button on the dialog is clicked.  I load the validation scripts in the layout file.
$dialog  = $<'

');
$('.linkClass').click(function (e) {
            e.preventDefault();
            $.ajax({
                url: this.href,
                type: "GET",
                success: function (result) {
                    $dialog.load(this.url).dialog({
                        resize: "auto",
                        width: 490,
                        height: 430,
                        modal: true,
                        buttons: {
                            Save: function () {
                                if ($dialog.find('form:first').valid()) {
                                    $.ajax({
                                        url: "/Home/Dates",
                                        type: "POST",
                                        data: $('form').serialize(),
                                        datatype: "html",
                                        success: function (result) {
                                            $dialog.dialog('close');
                                        },
                                        error: function (xhr, testStatus, error) {alert("Error occured: " + error + " " + xhr + " " + testStatus) }
                                    });*/
                                }
                                else { alert("Please correct the errors on the form") }
                            },
                            Cancel: function () {
                                $(this).dialog("close");
                            }
                        }
                    });
                   $.validator.unobtrusive.parse($dialog.find('form:first').valid());
                    $dialog.dialog('open');

                },

                error: function (request, status, error) {
                    alert(request.responseText);
                }
            });

        });

However, this does not work. I can see that my validation scripts have loaded properly. Also, when I add the scripts in the partial view that is loaded in the dialog, validation works well. Why is that so? Why do I need to load these scripts in two places?

A: When you specify a jQuery function such as
    $('.linkClass').click(function (e) {...
it must be executed after the element with class ID .linkClass has been loaded/generated. jQuery attaches a copy of its nested function to each element in that class, so if your jQuery is being executed before the page has fully loaded, it will not validate.
Try nesting this jQuery function inside a JavaScript function and executing it when the page has loaded.
function whenLoaded(){
    $('.linkClass').click(function (e) {
        e.preventDefault();
        $.ajax({
            url: this.href,
            type: "GET",
            success: function (result) {
                $dialog.load(this.url).dialog({
                    resize: "auto",
                    width: 490,
                    height: 430,
                    modal: true,
                    buttons: {
                        Save: function () {
                            if ($dialog.find('form:first').valid()) {
                                $.ajax({
                                    url: "/Home/Dates",
                                    type: "POST",
                                    data: $('form').serialize(),
                                    datatype: "html",
                                    success: function (result) {
                                        $dialog.dialog('close');
                                    },
                                    error: function (xhr, testStatus, error) {alert("Error occured: " + error + " " + xhr + " " + testStatus) }
                                });*/
                            }
                            else { alert("Please correct the errors on the form") }
                        },
                        Cancel: function () {
                            $(this).dialog("close");
                        }
                    }
                });
}

Also I'd recommend not having an AJAX request nested inside the success function of a parent AJAX request. You should validate your for in plain JavaScript and upon success, call the AJAX request. You shouldn't need to use a form for AJAX requests either since forms are submitted using POST, not AJAX.
Hope this helps!

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Why does Fontana's Auto Club Speedway struggle with ticket sales?
NASCAR has long had a reputation as a "Southern" sport, with the Carolinas the cradle. Richard Petty, first on the all-time list of Sprint Cup wins, is from North Carolina. David Pearson, second on the all-time list, is from South Carolina. Many of the drivers chasing Petty and Pearson were also from the Southeast.
But of the current top 35 Sprint Cup drivers, the same number come from Bakersfield, Calif., (two) as from all of North Carolina and South Carolina put together. That would help explain why attendance has declined in the traditional NASCAR hotbed of the Southeast. But logic would seem to dictate a proportionate attendance increase in California. Besides Bakersfield natives Kevin Harvick and Casey Mears, California is also the home state of five other Sprint Cup drivers, including five-time defending Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, of El Cajon. No other state can claim more than two native sons among the top 35 (see chart).
What's the problem? Blame the complex dynamics of NASCAR fandom. But it essentially comes down to two major factors.
In most professional sports, the fans' passion is rooted in civic pride. Boston wants to beat New York. LA wants to beat San Francisco. Green Bay wants to beat Chicago. It doesn't matter if none of the players actually grew up in the city they represent; it they join the team they join the cause. Any Major League Baseball player who puts on the Boston uniform — even a faceless rookie — automatically wins the support of Red Sox Nation.
Most NASCAR teams, by contrast, are based around Charlotte, N.C. So there are no natural geographic rivals. Fans need another reason to choose a favorite driver. In some areas, it comes down to rooting for a native son. Many Wisconsin fans follow fellow Cheesehead Matt Kenseth. Kansans get behind Clint Bowyer. And so on.
But that would appear to make the lack of interest on the West Coast even more confounding. Seven of the top 35 Cup drivers — a full 20 percent of the field — are from California. So why isn't the state mad for NASCAR? Because….
California has a rich car culture — but not necessarily a rich stock car culture. Of the seven California natives who now have Cup rides, only Kevin Harvick and David Gilliland have a traditional stock car background. Jimmie Johnson started his career on motorcycles and switched to off-road racing. Off-road was also the launch pad for Casey Mears and Cerritos, Calif. native Robby Gordon. A.J. Allmendinger, of Los Gatos, came up through road racing. Jeff Gordon was born in Vallejo, Calif. — but he didn't develop a following until his family moved to Indiana and he began racing sprints and midgets in USAC. Native Hoosiers Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman took the same oval-shaped path to NASCAR, and brought plenty of fans with them.
The missing ingredient at Fontana is a broad base of grassroots oval-racing fans. It's simple demographics. Middle America is teeming with small oval tracks. Iowa, with a population of 3 million, has 34 such tracks. Greater Los Angeles, with a population of almost 18 million, has just three. It also has notoriously bad traffic and lots of other entertainment options. Viewed in that context, it makes perfect sense that a NASCAR track in America's heartland would have an easier time selling tickets than a track in metro L.A.
*Top 35 in points; two drivers (Juan Pablo Montoya and Marcos Ambrose) were born outside the U.S.
WHY HE MATTERS: SoCal native has eight straight top-10s at his home track, including four wins.
WHAT THE NUMBERS SAY: Third-place finish at Bristol moved him to seventh in the standings, high point for the season.
THE LOWDOWN With this year's switch to a March date, Fontana will have now run in eight different months of the 10-month Sprint Cup schedule, in just 15 seasons. If this date fails to incite the curiosity of the notoriously fickle L.A. market, the only remaining options will be July (too hot!) and November (too rainy!). But it doesn't matter when they run the race. Neither ran nor sun nor gloom of night shall stay Jimmie Johnson from the swift completion of his appointed rounds.
"I told him after Phoenix I still owe him one. But I'll save it up." – Bristol runner-up Carl Edwards, after passing up the chance for a bump-and-run maneuver on eventual winner Kyle Busch.
Sunday's pre-race show on Fox starts at 2:30 EDT, followed by the race at 3:00.
Odds are that the winner of Sunday's Auto Club 400 will come from either Hendrick Motorsports or Roush Fenway Racing. Between them, those two powerhouses have won 16 of the 21 Cup races at Fontana, and Hendrick teammates Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon bracket the RFR tandem of Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth in the top four spots for average finish (see chart). Still, there's reason for other teams to hope. Stewart-Haas driver Tony Stewart won Fontana's most recent Cup race, in October.
In winning last Saturday's Scotts EZ Seed 300 at Bristol, Kyle Busch topped 10,000 laps led in his Nationwide series career.


text:
What a shame!
By Lesotho Times On Jan 12, 2018
LOCAL football was plunged into disrepute on Sunday after the cancellation of two Econet Premier League matches as a result of the bungling by the Premier League Management Committee (PLMC) and the Lesotho Football Association Referees Committee (LeFA RC) which led to the non-availability of referees.
Now this is sheer incompetence on the part of the two bodies which are supposed to closely collaborate to ensure matches are successfully staged.
But the four teams incurred expenses in preparing for and travelling to the match venues only find that there were no referees to handle the games.
In addition, there were thousands of football fans who also made their way to the match venues as did journalists only to learn of this debacle which can only serve to further dent the image of the game.
This is bad enough on its own but the bungling on the part of LeFA RC and the PLMC is all the more unacceptable coming as it does at a time when the league body is crying out for more sponsors to take the local game to a higher level.
This is the first season in which Econet Lesotho are back bankrolling the league. They have even added a whole host of awards to increase the level of competition and the least that they should receive as sponsors is mileage.
An orderly state of affairs would help to keep the sponsors happy and possibly attract more corporate entities to the beautiful game.
But this will not happen when a team can be made to travel all the way to Mohale's Hoek for an abortive fixture.
I made the trip to Ratjomose Barracks Ground in Maseru where I joined up with thousands of football fans who had hoped to see two of the country's most successful teams in action.
Matlama and LDF have won 17 league titles between them, with the former having won nine to their rivals' eight.
Even if they have lost their dominance to Bantu and Lioli, a clash between the two remains a major drawcard and for that reason, LeFA RC and the PLMC could not have chosen a worse time to display their incompetence.
The other aborted fixture was between Majantja and Kick4Life.
We surely cannot expect our football to grow when administrators behave like this and commit errors that damage the image of the game.
The two bodies must own up to their mistakes and apologise to the football fraternity.
They should also cover the expenses the four teams incurred for the abortive matches and ensure that such a mess will not be repeated.
Our football might still be at amateur level but that does not mean we should be making such horrible mistakes especially as our goal is to turn professional in the near future.
Mining Bill falls short: Lawyer
Makhooane signs for Matlama


text:
Game Recaps, News
Wilderness Drop Seventh Straight as Norsemen Get Shutout Victory
by dboitz
Tomas Bolo stopped all 23 shots he faced Saturday night in leading St. Cloud to a 5-0 win over the Minnesota Wilderness. It's the first shutout loss of the season for Minnesota, who managed only 1 goal in the two-game home-and-home series, as St. Cloud took Friday night's game in Cloquet, 5-1.
Five different players found the back of the net for St. Cloud Saturday. Nik Hong opened the scoring with his sixth of the season on the power-play with 2:00 left in the first. The goal spoiled a strong start for the Wilderness, who controlled most of the 1st 20 minutes, outshooting the Norsemen, 9-5.
St. Cloud would take control of the game early in the 2nd when it scored two goals just 1:48 apart. The team's leading scorer, Ryan O'Neill would be a factor in both tallies. He scored his 10th of the season to make it 2-0 after Blake Mesenburg forced a turnover in the offensive zone in the circle to the right of Wilderness goaltender Jacob Zacharewicz and delivered a pass that O'Neill drilled into the back of the net to Zacharewicz's left. O'Neill would then set up Blake Perbix for his 10th of the year at the 3:25 mark to make it 3-0. St. Cloud would add 1 more before the 2nd came to a close when Peyton Hanson knocked in his 3rd of the season. They finished the scoring 2:27 into the 3rd when Sam Duerr scored his 2nd of the season on the power-play.
The Wilderness had a number of chances in the early moments of the game that could have turned the tide in their favor, but all were either stopped by Bolo or they missed the net. The most notable was when he denied Cole Gordon on 2-on-1 break. Gordon received a pass from Calvin Knight, and appeared to have Bolo beat when he steered to his right and sent a backhander toward the net that was turned aside thanks to Bolo stretching his left leg and knocking the puck away with his skate.
The Norsemen outshot Minnesota for the game, 24-23. Zacharewicz took the loss in net, stopping 19 of 24 shots.
It's the 2nd shutout of the season for Bolo. The native of Slovakia is slated to represent his country in the World Junior Tournament later this month.
Special teams continue to be an issue for Minnesota, as they gave up 2 goals on 6 penalty kill situations, and failed to scored on their 4 power plays. The Wilderness have scored only once on their last 33 man-advantage opportunities dating back to their last victory on Nov. 20.
The win is St. Cloud's 4th straight, and improves their record to 13-9. It's the 7th straight loss for the Wilderness, who now sit below .500 for the first time since Sept 24 at 13-14-1.
Minnesota will have 3 chances to turn things around next weekend at home. The Anchorage Wolverines will be in town for a Friday, Saturday and Sunday series. Puck drop for Friday's opener at Northwoods Credit Union Arena is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.
Norsemen Dominate to Extend Wilderness Losing Skid
Wilderness and Anchorages Franchises Meet for First Time


text:
The IPO Class Of 2017: Snap Shouldn't Be A Lonely Unicorn
Steve Schaefer Forbes Staff
If you can put the word markets after it, I cover it.
Unlike in several other recent vintages, the IPO Class of 2017 may not need to wait until the fall for a headliner.
With Snapchat parent Snap having reportedly filed confidential paperwork sometime in the fall, one of Silicon Valley's high-profile unicorns could sell shares to the public in the first quarter. After a down year for new offerings in 2016, expectations are high that the ephemeral messaging app won't be alone and the window for IPOs seems to be wide open at the start of 2017.
Gallery: The IPO Class Of 2017
"Stocks are at record highs, volatility is in check, rates are still low, even if they're moving higher, and most importantly, this year's IPOs have done well," says Renaissance Capital's director of research Paul Bard.
There were only 15 venture-backed tech IPOs in 2016, and 42 total in the U.S. That was partially a reflection of a somewhat tumultuous year for the stock market before the post-election rally sent major averages ripping higher.
Bard also thinks there was something of a "hangover" from a large crop of 2015 IPOs that disappointed in the months and quarters after their debuts. "The 2015 IPO class is down, with an S&P 500 that's up." In fact, Renaissance Capital found IPOs of 2015 vintage (down 4.9%) didn't just underperform the broader market last year, they trailed 2016 debuts (up 23.5%) by a wide margin as well.
In fairness the latter group still have something of a new-car smell, having released fewer (if any) quarterly report cards, but Bard thinks their timing has just as much to do with the outperformance.
A rolling correction through late 2015, hit a crescendo in the the first six weeks of 2016. Valuations were cut across multiple sectors, perhaps most severely in technology areas like cloud software. So a company like Pure Storage, which debuted in October 2015, was held to a higher standard and didn't even get through its first trading day without dropping below its IPO price. That's a stark contrast to tech startups Twilio or Nutanix, which debuted in June and September 2016, respectively, each doubling in short order.
Could Uber be on deck to go public this year? (Akos Stiller/Bloomberg)
Bard predicts a "wave of unicorn-type IPOs" over the next 12-18 months, while acknowledging that the recent past is littered with similar predictions, especially as a number of prospective IPO filers have continued to opt for private fundraising from venture capital and mutual fund investors rather than take the plunge.
A continued boom in M&A activity could also support the IPO market. Microsoft recently closed its $26 billion takeover of LinkedIn which, though it went public over five years ago, was a young, growing technology company. At least some of that capital could finds its way into the stocks of new entrants in the market, Bard suggests.
"It's a moving target," says Bard. "There's the potential for a lot more tech activity, starting with Snap."
The Snapchat parent's anticipated filing, as well as others like Appdynamics, which filed in late December, could help kick off a year that won't need to do much to mark a big improvement over 2016.
"We're seeing the tech IPO bandwagon creep back to life," says NYSE President Tom Farley, who says his team has been in discussions with companies on both the enterprise and consumer technology sides.
While a number of companies may have tried to avoid timing deals around the election, a few that did brave those waters were rewarded with strong debuts, including the launches of Trivago and Apollo-backed Athene in December.
Couple the encouraging market conditions with the fact that many richly-valued private companies have had more time to mature by delaying offerings, and a pickup in deals looks likely.
"Valuations were negatively impacted in late 2015 and early 2016," Farley explains. "Tech unicorns needed some time to grow into valuation that may have been particularly bullish."
Snap's potential -- the company is said to be mulling a $4 billion offering that would value the business in the $20-$25 billion range -- could make for the biggest venture-backed technology company to hit the U.S. market since Alibaba in 2014.
The road to a splashy debut from Snap won't be without its twists -- like last week's lawsuit from a former employee alleging inflated growth metrics, a claim the company denies -- but other factors are more important than a single blockbuster for 2017's IPO prospects. Chief among them: the strong performance by the small group of unicorns that took the the leap in 2016.
Twilio shares are have fallen back to Earth since their rocket-like debut in July, but are still trading nearly double the IPO price, while Nutanix is [more than 60%] above its IPO price. Acacia Communications, which debuted in May, has returned almost 200%.
"It feels like 2017 might be closer to a 'Goldilocks' year," says Corey Shull, lead Internet analyst at T. Rowe Price. Though the volume of deals was light in 2016, "in general new names have been well received," he adds. "I think you'll have a year where a handful of large cap deals will come out, but not all of them."
Even if just a few take their turn on the NYSE or Nasdaq stage, it will mark a strong pickup from a pair of disappointing years.
"There is an investor group ready to put money behind tech IPOs," says Silicon Valley Bank CEO Greg Becker, whose firm arranges financing and invests in a host of private technology companies. Still, he warns that it behooves companies on the fence to make sure they have things well arranged before taking the plunge, because correcting problems in the glare of the public market spotlight is stressful.
"You have to be confident in your growth rate; you can't stumble," says Becker. He also offers a note of caution for those buying the argument that the stock market's post-election rally signals confidence in a new era of pro-growth, business-friendly policy. "We haven't even started with the new administration yet," he warns.
The risks and benefits of going public are frequently discussed -- being subject to quarterly grilling over financial results and daily gyrations in the stock balanced against offering liquidity to investors and employees, and gaining a public currency for acquisitions -- but there are also risks to staying private for too long.
"For some companies it's less about the market being open and more about the internal cadence and being at the right point in the business. Trying to retool your business as a public company is really challenging," agrees T. Rowe's Shull. "I think a lot of these companies aren't going to reach what they think is their potential."
Research firm CB Insights, which maintains a roster of likely candidates in its annual IPO Pipeline Report, highlights 86 companies that have raised money at valuations of at least $1 billion. The firm lists usual suspects -- Uber, Airbnb, payments service Stripe, messaging platform Slack, grocery delivery app Instacart -- as unicorns with the most momentum, but ranks five others as the most likely to go public in 2017. Those firms: meal delivery service Blue Apron, research software company Qualtrics, identity software firm Okta and developer education platform Pluralsight.
Another early in the year debut should come from the aforementioned Appdynamics, which filed IPO paperwork over the holidays. It won't just be technology firms either. Blackstone's big bet on U.S. housing, Invitation Homes, unveiled its S-1 filing on Friday. Meanwhile other companies with paperwork on file include meat producer JBS Foods, CBS Radio and IT infrastructure firm Presidio. Renaissance Capital also highlights the likes of Vice Media, Parka maker Canada Goose and the U.S. arm of Dutch cable business Altice among its candidates for debuts in 2017.
For prior years' IPO outlooks, see below:
The IPO Class Of 2016: Will Unicorns Ride To The Rescue After A Down Year?
The IPO Class Of 2015: After Alibaba, Is Uber The Next Blockbuster?
The IPO Class Of 2014: After Twitter, Alibaba On Center Stage
The IPO Class Of 2013: No Facebook, No Problem
The IPO Class Of 2012: Facebook And Beyond
The IPO Class Of 2011
Follow @SchaeferStreet
Steve Schaefer
I started covering markets at Forbes in the summer of 2007. Right around then a pair of Bear Stearns hedge funds imploded in the first tremors of the financial crisis, b...


Instagram hashtags, they're all the rage, aren't they? That's because they work!
Studies show that posts with at least one hashtag average 12.6% more engagement than posts without hashtags.
Hashtags are a staple on Instagram and if you want to reach new followers and build a strong Instagram presence, then hashtags will become a normal part of your routine.
But hashtags can get overwhelming really quickly and can bring up quite a few questions!
Should you put your hashtags in the comments or in the caption?
We really want you using hashtags because we know they can lead to more followers, more engagement and a stronger Instagram page but we want you using the right hashtags in the right ways!
Let's clear up some hashtag questions so you can become an Insta-ninja with hashtags.
This one is the most straightforward answer: yes, hashtags can increase your engagement, reach and followers.
Why do hashtags work? Hashtags expand your exposure to people who aren't following you. Using hashtags can help you land on the "Top" posts in an Instagram search or on the Explore page. You could even end up in the feed of someone who doesn't follow you now that Instagram allows users to follow hashtags.
Should you put your hashtags in the caption or the comment?
This is really a personal preference and depends on how you want your feed to look.
Most people started putting hashtags in their comments because they thought they could get around Instagram's hashtag limit. Spoiler alert: this tactic doesn't really work. It's best to just follow the 30 hashtags per post rule.
But many people realized that adding hashtags into the comments made their posts look more aesthetically pleasing and they were easier to read without 30 hashtags shoved at the bottom.
In 2018, Instagram changed captions to only show two lines so you can still add hashtags and they might be hidden below the "See More" button after your first two lines. If your caption is longer than two lines though, your audience will still see all your hashtags at the bottom.
Whether you choose to include your hashtags in the comment or the caption, they will work the same way! Your post will show up in a hashtag search whether the hashtag is in the comment or the caption.
If you Google this question you will find many different answers to it, which can lead to some confusion.
Instagram allows you to post up to 30 hashtags in a post. Do you need 30 hashtags? Not necessarily.
91% of top brands use 7 or fewer hashtags but that also doesn't mean that number is right for everyone.
Other studies show that posts with more than 11 get nearly 80% of interactions on Instagram.
Our advice is to measure what works for you and your audience. Try testing your Instagram hashtags for a week. Post a few posts with all 30 hashtags, a few posts with 11 and a few posts with 7 and see what works for your audience.
You can measure your posts in the Insights tab of your business page.
Click "See All" in the Feed Post section. We like to filter this by "Engagement" and then "7 days" so we can get the most recent look at our page.
You might find that using more hashtags works for your audience. Or you may find that you reach more with only a few, very strategic hashtags.
Ultimately it will always come down to your audience. Luckily, Instagram gives you all the tools you need to figure out what your audience wants!
Ah, now we're at the million dollar question: what hashtags should I use?
Choosing your hashtags is absolutely a science!
You could choose the "best" hashtags to try to maximize engagement. These are the tags that are used most often on Instagram. They include "love", "instagood", "me", "cute", and "tbt".
Using these top hashtags will get you some quick engagement but most of that engagement will be from bots. You also might see an uptick in "follow/unfollow" method since bots often follow that method of following accounts that post with popular hashtags and then quickly unfollowing.
These hashtags might give you a ton of engagement but you might not be reaching an audience that will convert into readers, visitors and customers. You want to niche down with your hashtags so they are relevant to you and your audience.
Competitive research is a smart way to find which hashtags are relevant to you. If an audience in your competitor, then at least some of that audience will probably be interested in your content too!
You should also look at what your audience shares and the hashtags they use. Your followers probably connect with other similar accounts and since they are your audience, they will probably use hashtags that are relevant to everyone else in your audience!
Instagram's search bar is about to become your new best friend!
When you search a hashtag on Instagram, your results will include related hashtags, which you can then click on and explore in more detail.
Instagram will also give you hashtag suggestions if you are following certain hashtags.
In 2018, Instagram started allowing users to follow Instagram hashtags in their feed and now you can see suggestions based on the hashtags you follow.
In your profile click your "Followers" button and then click over to the hashtags you are following. Below the list of hashtags that you follow you'll find a list of 10 "Popular Hashtags" that Instagram curates based on your interests and the hashtags you already follow.
After you've chosen enough hashtags, you might be wondering if they actually attract more people to your page.
You are using them so it's a good idea to check that they are doing what they are supposed to be doing, right?
This is where post insights come in handy. You can find your post insights underneath every post by clicking the little arrow. This is only available for business accounts.
In your post insights, you can see your impressions and where your impressions originated. If you're seeing little to no impressions from your hashtags, then you know it's time to switch them up!
So which hashtags are good for entrepreneurs?
We curated a list of large and smaller hashtags with active followings and relevant entrepreneur content.
If you want to start somewhere with your hashtags for entrepreneurs, then this list will get you started.
Just be sure to do your own research and investigate what hashtags are best for your industry!
There you have it! Our quick guide to mastering Instagram hashtags this year!
If you missed our announcement Instagram scheduling for MeetEdgar is here! You can sign up for a free two-week trial HERE!


Our Server Farm mainly offers outsourcing, web hosting and cloud services.
In the last ten years, the cloud has revolutionized the way companies manage their IT hardware, allowing for the opportunity to work with systems without having to invest in the purchase and maintenance of servers.
Nonetheless, there is reluctance in the marketplace to abandoning on premise solutions for those in the cloud.
Many companies do not trust the safety of their data in the cloud and prefer traditional (and more expensive) management alternatives, in order not to leave their sensitive data in the hands of others.
What do you think about these kind of worries? Why is it wrong to stay anchored to the old idea of buying "machines" and running them on your own?
I don't know if I'd say it is "wrong" but there are advantages to using a service like the Datatex Server Farm. Faced with a technological environment where there is fast and continuous change, many companies have decided to entrust the management of a part or of their entire IT function to specialists in Managed Services, allowing companies to focus on their core business and obtain concrete advantages in both economic terms and in efficiency.
The cost of specialization in the IT sector is constantly growing and it is becoming more and more challenging to identify and maintain the right skills because of the perpetual changing needs that come along with the growth. Managed services provide a dedicated professional structure, operating in a very competitive setting, that is able to distribute costs and optimize skills management.
Working with a server farm also can provided a steadier cash flow. The customer company avoids investing in hardware and software related to the start-up of a project, and can better plan investments because it works with an outsourcing flat-rate contract. Also, this mitigates the risk of unknown costs that occur with hardware purchases.
While some have fears about the security of data when using a hosted provider, it is likely that the security measures and protocols followed on the server farm are greater than a private company.
The vulnerability of companies related to cyber-attacks of all kinds makes it necessary to have an adequate level of data protection both at the perimeter security management level, back-up policy and restore level and on a physical level.
From this point of view, outsourcing is the only answer able to reduce the level of risk and costs at the same time.
As regards the issue of data privacy and the (unfounded) fears that some have in "leaving their data in the hands of others", it is important to clarify a couple of points.
First, an outsourcing contract contains strict security clauses and data privacy, and secondly, the activity of the staff of the Farm is limited to the management of the hardware and operating systems, without ever entering into the merits of the content of the data.
Datatex Server Farm also offers Disaster Recovery services and applications that can be used in Saas (Software as a service) mode. What is it? What are the advantages for the customer?
The Disaster Recovery solution proposed by Datatex helps its customers to identify the most suitable systems, infrastructures and procedures to design an optimized DR plan.
Datatex can support their customers in the requirements analysis phase, to the planning phase, to developing an implementation plan for the move to a hosted environment, to the tests on procedures and systems.
The Datatex Network provides a "Disaster Recovery Site" for a "cold" recovery, which allows you to take advantage of an effective solution at low cost.
The Disaster Recovery plan includes the definition of critical applications and an estimate of the hardware configurations and the number of users required to allow the business functions to work in an emergency.
In order to be ready in case of emergency, we plan a periodic simulation of Disaster Recovery.
The advantages for the customers are clear. In the case of a "disaster" situation affecting their infrastructure, there is the guarantee of being able to resume work in a very short time.
For the applications used in Saas mode, users do not pay for the possession of the software but for its usage.
The Datatex Network is able to offer the Cloud application software NOW, which becomes so accessible via web without having to install anything on their servers.
The Server Farm is a very special environment. For security reasons it is armoured and isolated from the rest of the company, it looks almost like world apart.
What are the empirical characteristics of Server Farm? How does it feel to work in this seemingly rather eccentric place compared to "normal" offices?
One of the priorities of each Farm is security, both logical and physical.
This is why physical access to our Farm is a bit "complicated."
In our Farm there are two different areas, the offices and the data center.
Physical access is protected with systems control (such as badge and numeric keypad) and is only permitted to employees of the Farm.
The engine room is then "protected" with redundant power systems, air conditioning and fire protection. This does not mean we are in a "bunker."
It is actually quite conducive to work.
What were - and what are - the most interesting experiences with Datatex customers? Which are - professionally - the moments of greatest satisfaction you had? Are there any successful cases you want to tell readers?
During almost twenty years of activity, Datatex Server Farm has dealt with projects of various nature and complexity.
Many important customers have made use of our structure over the years, and among the many I'm glad to mention here the names of Reebok Italia and Calzedonia.


text:
The Power of Suggestion
By Russ Munyan | Jun 15, 2008
Miscellaneous Business Operations
Here is some good green news for electrical contractors: You can take environmentally friendly steps that will both save your clients money and conserve resources without hurting your bottom line. In many cases, the strategies will help your profitability. Granted, many decisions about how green a building will be are outside the realm of most electrical contracts (e.g., the building orientation, roof type, insulation types and thicknesses, and water usage). But discussions with several building experts revealed green strategies that electrical contractors (ECs) can recommend to their customers.
A modern demon
Probably the obvious place to start in a discussion of green recommendations for an EC is with light fixtures, bulbs and systems. And with all due respect and gratitude to Thomas Edison, the incandescent light bulb is the modern demon of the green revolution.
"Incandescent lights are basically electric space heaters that give off light as a byproduct," reports ForceField, a Colorado-based group of alternative energy enthusiasts. Incandescent bulbs waste 95 percent of the energy flowing through them as heat.
That is why Brandy LeMae has a long list of alternative lighting options she designs into homes and businesses. LeMae is the vice president of VaST, a full-service architecture and design studio specializing in high-performance architecture and green design.
"I recommend compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) on tenant finish drawings," she said. "And the MR16 LED bulb is a better choice than the traditional halogen MR16 bulb, which puts out a lot of heat."
LED bulbs remain at room temperature and last much longer than halogen bulbs, with claims ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 hours of maintenance-free operation. Color LEDs are commonplace in the market in traffic lights, automotive taillights, store signs and other specialty design applications, and their future to function in other applications looks bright.
"There are a lot of other opportunities for LED replacements for contractors to use to make a project more green," LeMae said.
"In homes, I recommend CFLs in places that cannot use -dimmers, like closets and garages," she said. "And I always include dimmers for lights in decorative areas. In addition, bathroom fans need to be on separate switches so that the lights do not need to stay on for the fan to continue to vent. In large bathrooms, I include secondary fans on automatic humidity-sensing switches in showers, and they only run when needed."
As long as high-efficient lights remain on suppliers' shelves and not in clients' buildings, their potential energy savings is moot. Stephen Archer of Cleary Zimmermann Engineers in San Antonio offered multiple ways to segue existing client relationships into replacing their existing lighting systems with more efficient green systems.
"How often do you walk through existing buildings that are still full of inefficient light fixtures?" he asked. "All the time! Let's say that an electrical contractor sends a service tech on a service call to a business, hospital or school to add an outlet or make a repair. That electrician walks all the way through the building to the kitchen or IT room in the back, does the work, gets the office manager to sign off on the work and leaves. But does that electrician ever look up and study the overhead fixtures? If he does, chances are good that he will see a lot of inefficient light fixtures. Those are phenomenal business opportunities that contractors literally walk right by every day.
"Every contractor ought to train his staff to make notes about existing fixtures to turn in at the end of each job," Archer said. "Look for things like inefficient T12 fluorescents, which are still commonplace. Then a company sales rep can call back those office managers with inefficient lighting systems and offer to perform free lighting audits. And those are easy sales. In a lot of cases, building owners are looking at a one- to five-year payback on those upgrade investments."
Archer suggested that an EC might, at first, partner with a lighting consultant to perform audits, but that is not the only option.
"Lighting manufacturers often offer seminars on how to do a lighting audit or at least free plug-and-play software," Archer said. "If a contractor is not familiar with how to do an audit effectively, there are resources available." Lighting audit information and training is available online, as well, such as at www.energystar.gov.
Sometimes these inefficiencies are spotted just by paying attention to an EC's own environment and should be considered further opportunities to upsell.
"Drive around town at 9 p.m., and see how many buildings have lights left on that are just costing that owner money," Archer said.
Business-hungry contractors can approach those companies, as well as their existing clients, to sell lighting-automation systems. Such systems eliminate waste while providing a productive environment by providing the right amount of light where and when it is needed.
"It is not uncommon for me to see 100,000-square-foot office buildings or suites that do not have those systems, and every night, some of their lights are left on. Someone needs to sell those companies lighting-automation systems," Archer said.
Pumps and VFDs
Once a contractor has completed a lighting audit of a property and/or installed a lighting-automation system, he can partner with the owner—with whom, by now, he has established a trusting and professional relationship—to next audit all the commercial pump motors.
"There are a lot of pumps in any commercial office building, like for hot and cold water, sewage, HVAC and others," Archer said. "A lot of old buildings have pumps with inefficient electric motors that just keep on going, pulling more electrical power every day than a modern efficient pump would use, costing the owner too much money and harming the environment all the while. Any electrical contractor that will go to the trouble of learning the efficiency ratings of modern pump motors will find a lot of opportunity to replace the old motors."
From there, contractors should look for opportunities to replace existing set frequency electric motor control drives with variable frequency drives (VFDs) on commercial building devices, such as fans, conveyors, injection molding machines, air compressors and chillers.
Single-speed drives—which are common in older commercial motors—start motors abruptly, subjecting the motor to current surges of up to 10 times the full-load current. Once running, those drives operate at full speed, even if a lower speed would be sufficient.
In contrast, variable-frequency drives offer a "soft start" capability, gradually increasing a motor's speed to match the specific demands of the work being performed.
Those two benefits of a VFD combine to provide a significant energy savings. It is common for VFDs to save 50 percent or more over pre-existing single-speed drives.
According to the California Energy Commission, "for a 25 horsepower motor running 23 hours per day (2 hours at 100 percent speed, 8 hours at 75 percent, 8 hours at 67 percent, and 5 hours at 50 percent), variable-frequency drives can reduce energy use by 45 percent. At $0.10 per kilowatt hour, this saves $5,374 annually."
While the concept of a VFD is not new, only in the past five to 10 years costs have come down sufficiently to make them cost-effective.
"I have clients call me and say, 'I want you to come do a study on my cooling tower to see if I should install a VFD,'" Archer said. "I tell them, 'You don't need a study. All of the studies we need have already been done. Just do it. It will pay for itself in 12 to 24 months, and you'll save money.'"
Replacing VFDs is another example of green technology that saves clients money with a quick payback, helps the environment by using fewer natural resources and provides a new source of income for ECs.
Incentives and rebates
With all these strategies, there is a bonus. In addition to the immediate savings in the monthly electric bill, there are many energy-efficiency incentives and rebate offers administered by federal and state agencies, utilities and local organizations that will make those sales even easier. Contractors who are "tooling up" to perform lighting audits will want to become familiar with the incentives and rebate offers in their areas.
The incentives are typically straightforward and easy to find, to understand and to qualify for. Some are paid directly to the utility customer, while others are paid to the installer.
The Internet is the best way to look for them. Start by looking on your local utility's Web site. Another good source is the Web site of the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (www.dsireusa.org). The site offers "a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency."
Gone are the days of designers and builders charging through projects year in and year out with no consideration paid to conservation and environmental issues. Though our society may lament the days gone by of seemingly endless cheap energy, good conservation measures exist for those same designers and builders to continue to construct quality, functional and energy-efficient structures. That means going green can be good for everyone.
MUNYAN is a freelance writer in the Kansas City, Kan., area, specializing in business writing and telecommunications. He can be reached at www.russwrites.com.
Russ Munyan
Russ Munyan is a freelance writer in Olathe, Kan., specializing in technical and business writing. He can be reached at www.russwrites.com


text:
Foyles Bookshop
Browse Menu:
Languages with Grant & Cutler
You are browsing: All Things We Say in the Dark
Foyalty 39
Things We Say in the Dark (Hardback)
Kirsty Logan
Usually despatched within 2 days.
Add to Basket Click & Collect
A shocking collection of dark stories, ranging from chilling contemporary fairytales to disturbing supernatural fiction, by a talented writer who has been compared to Angela Carter.
So here we go, into the dark.
Some things can't be spoken about in the light of day. But we can visit our fears at night, in the dark. We can turn them over and weigh them in our hands and maybe that will protect us from them. But maybe not.
The characters in this collection find their aspirations for happy homes, happy families and happy memories dissected and imbued with shimmering menace. Alone in a remote house in Iceland a woman is unnerved by her isolation; another can only find respite from the clinging ghost that follows her by submerging herself in an overgrown pool. Couples wrestle with a lack of connection to their children; a schoolgirl becomes obsessed with the female anatomical models in a museum; and a cheery account of child's day out is undercut by chilling footnotes.
These dark tales explore women's fears with electrifying honesty and invention and speak to one another about female bodies, domestic claustrophobia, desire and violence. From a talented writer who has been compared to Angela Carter, Things We Say in the Dark is a powerful contemporary collection of feminist stories, ranging from vicious fairy tales to disturbing horror and tender ghost stories.
KIRSTY LOGAN WAS SELECTED AS ONE OF BRITAIN'S TEN MOST OUTSTANDING LGBTQ WRITERS by Val McDermid for the International Literature Showcase in 2019
Fiction & Poetry HorrorFiction & Poetry Short storiesPhilosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences Social issues & processes Feminism & feminist theory Publisher: Vintage Publishing Publication Date: 01/10/2019 ISBN-13: 9781787301535 Details: Type: Hardback Format: Books
Availability: Usually despatched within 2 days. Add to Basket
Kirsty Logan is the author of the novels The Gracekeepers and The Gloaming, the short story collections A Portable Shelter and The Rental Heart & Other Fairytales, the flash fiction chapbook The Psychology of Animals Swallowed Alive, and the short memoir The Old Asylum in the Woods at the Edge of the Town Where I Grew Up. Her books have won the LAMBDA Literary Award, the Polari First Book Prize, the Saboteur Award, the Scott Prize and the Gavin Wallace Fellowship, and been selected for the Radio 2 Book Club and the Waterstones Book Club. In 2019 she was selected as one of the ten most outstanding LGBTQ British writers for the International Literature Showcase. Her short fiction and poetry has been translated into Japanese and Spanish, recorded for radio and podcasts, exhibited in galleries and distributed from a vintage Wurlitzer cigarette machine. She lives in Glasgow with her wife and their rescue dog.
More books by Kirsty Logan
Please login to leave a review
All delivery times quoted are the average, and cannot be guaranteed. These should be added to the availability message time, to determine when the goods will arrive. During checkout we will give you a cumulative estimated date for delivery.
Location 1st Book Each additional book Average Delivery Time
UK Standard Delivery Free Free 3-5 Days
UK First Class £3.75 £0.00 1-2 Days
Delivery to a Foyles Bookshop Free Free From 2 hours
Click and Collect Free Free From 2 hours - Individual item delivery times given at checkout
UK Courier £7.95 £0.00 1 Working Day
Western Europe**Airmail £9.00 £1.00 7-8 Days
Rest of World Airmail £12.50 £1.00 7-10 Days
** Includes Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Irish Republic, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
Click and Collect is available for all our shops; collection times will vary depending on availability of items. Individual despatch times for each item will be given at checkout.
Special delivery items
A Year of Books Subscription Packages
Delivery is free for the UK. Western Europe costs £60 for each 12 month subscription package purchased. For the Rest of the World the cost is £100 for each package purchased. All delivery costs are charged in advance at time of purchase. For more information please visit the A Year of Books page.
Animator's Survival Kit
For delivery charges for the Animator's Survival Kit please click here.
Delivery Help & FAQs
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase*, you may return it to us in its original condition with in 30 days of receiving your delivery or collection notification email for a refund. Except for damaged items or delivery issues the cost of return postage is borne by the buyer. Your statutory rights are not affected.
* For Exclusions and terms on damaged or delivery issues see Returns Help & FAQs
Foyalty225
A Decolonial Feminism
(Hardback)
Francoise Verges
Foyalty39
Women in the Picture: What Culture...
Sex, Gender, and Politics: A ...
Rebecca J. Hannagan


wicker dining tables hospitality rattan rectangular wicker dining table wicker dining tables wicker dining outdoor wicker dining sets for 4.
scissor truss design calculator scissor truss designs scissor truss design incs blog scissor truss design calculator home design software free online.
bellanest furniture reviews ideas luxury sectional sofa sofas of furniture bellanest leather furniture reviews.
pull down tv mount over fireplace can you mount a over a fireplace pull down mount over fireplace mantelmount mm540 above fireplace pull down tv mount.
metal door trim commercial metal door installation metal building door trim details.
toy storage containers toy bin storage kids storage toys storage containers toys plastic toy bins kids kids storage toys toy bin storage toy storage organizer bins outdoor pool toy storage bin.
home desk furniture cherry desk best home office furniture melbourne.
building a crawl space door crawl space door building a crawl space door an interior access insulated sloped crawl space cover building attic crawl space door.
children wall clocks texture children wall clock home design software free download.
deep freezer in garage best chest freezer for garage small chest freezer for garage deep freezer in garage fanciful com deep freezer garage.


Bring your family for an afternoon of fun, music, food trucks, barbecue and fireworks!
Monday, July 4 Gemini Springs Park, 4-10PM Live music, children's activities, food and fireworks. Free admission and parking.
Live music and family fun at the 12th annual celebration. There is a free shuttle from City Hall.
One last note-carefully review your homeowners insurance policy to make sure you are properly covered. If you are unsure, give us a call 386-873-6700 and we will gladly review your policy with you! Have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend!


text:
Home » Selectman Kaelin Recuses Himself from Town Counsel Search, But Didn't Have to After All
Posted inCommunity, News, Town Hall
Selectman Kaelin Recuses Himself from Town Counsel Search, But Didn't Have to After All
by Heather Borden Herve, GMW Editor October 5, 2016 November 28, 2022
The Board of Selectmen's legal review and search for a new Town Counsel and law firm to represent the town took an unexpected turn at Monday night's (Oct. 4) BoS meeting. Second selectman Michael Kaelin announced that he would be recusing himself from all activities associated with the search "for the time being" because the law firm where his brother, is a partner was one of the six firms that answered the request for proposal (RFP) and submitted a proposal for consideration.
Kaelin said he would not participate in any discussion, deliberation or decision making as long as his brother's firm is still a candidate.
Kaelin had been the selectman who initiated conversation about conducting a review of town counsel in December. Over the last several months, both he and fellow selectman Dave Clune (the two lawyers serving on the BoS) worked to draft the RFP and propose procedures for how the board would begin to screen applicants.
As a result, first selectman Lynne Vanderslice said she started to identify a potential replacement for Kaelin to participate in the search, noting that, "From the beginning I felt that we had to have a good number of attorneys involved in the process." She narrowed her search to the land use boards, because they work extensively with town counsel. She suggested the Board consider Joshua Cole, a real estate attorney and elected member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), serving as vice chair.
Clune noted that he was able to speak with Cole prior to the BoS meeting and discovered that Cole has extensive experience with the RFP process.
Cole was approved by Vanderslice, Clune and Lori Bufano to replace Kaelin, with Kaelin abstaining.
Selectmen Choose Prospective Law Firms to be Interviewed
Of the six firms that submitted proposals to be considered candidates, the selectmen selected five firms to interview: Berchem, Moses & Devlin, PC; Carmody Torrance Sandak Hennessey; Cohen and Wolf; Owens, Schine and Nicola, PC; and Pullman and Comley.
The sixth firm–the only one not chosen–was Murtha Cullina, the firm for which Kaelin's brother, Robert Kaelin, works. After the vote, Kaelin asked if that meant he could participate again. Clune and Vanderslice answered that they thought it should be discussed separately and perhaps be tabled, prompting Kaelin to chuckle as he said, "I'm not sure there's anything for you all to discuss. I recused myself and I can put myself back in."


I'd like to welcome our newest sponsor Drupalize.me. Be sure you check out their great offer for Weekly Drop readers. I was an early subscriber to Drupalize.me and can recommmend their service to anyone that needs to sharpen their Drupal skills.
Good to see progress on the drupal.org D7 upgrade front.
Another bugfix release with many Nginx support improvements.
Drupalize.Me provides video training resources — delivered by experts from Lullabot — for new and experienced Drupal developers. You get instant access to an extensive library of more than 500 high-quality, in-depth Drupal training videos, available at your desk or on the go. Use coupon code TWD10 to get $10 off your subscription (expires May 31, 2012). Sign up today!
Károly Négyesi (chx) announced this week that 10gen, the company developing MongoDB is going to begin paying him to make sure Drupal works smoothly with MongoDB.
June, 1st 2012 in Vancouver, Canada.
June 2nd in Vancouver, Canada.
Looks like DC Munich will not have voting on sessions. However, they are encouraging comments on the session proposals. The track chairs will be making the call and using the communities comments to assist their decisions.
Submit a Session for Munich Until May 11!
If you want to speak at DrupalCon Munich you'd better get your session in soon.
Check out the the progress of the Drupal Mobile HTML Prototype project headed up by Lewis Nyman.
There is a discussion about funding the WSCCI initiative to allow Larry Garfield to focus on this very important initiative. What is the WSCCI initiative? It's a major project to take Drupal 8 beyond it's current page oriented architecture. It's a huge undertaking and one that would make Drupal much more flexible and versatile.
This is a nice profile writeup about Dries and look at the Business side of Drupal for the project's leader. No big revelations but it's an informative read.
ReneB's sandbox project is worth a look see.
Frontend United We Came to Rock!
Mortendk gives a complete run down on Frontend Unitied which sounds like it was an amazing event. In case you missed what Frontend United is all about, it's the successor to Design for Drupal. Basically an event centered around design, theming, and the Drupal frontend world.
Rene Bakx slides from Frontend United covering Twig for Drupal 7. Twig is a PHP templating engine created by Fabien Potencier, the creator of the Symfony framework that can be used in place of phpTemplate.
John Ennew of Deeson Group shares a quick tip for including your own views templates with your Features modules. I really could have used this post around this time last year. Thanks John.
Michael Nielson of OpenSourcery.com gives us a run down of Drupal Commerce modules that just might come in handy on your next project.
Node Pane offers an improved way to put content into your panels. Florian Lorétan has created a nice screencast show the traditional way to add content with Panels and how it works with Node Pane Module.
Gabor Hojtsy and the Multilingual Initiative for Drupal 8.
Greg Dunlap and the Configuration Management Initiative.
How does a 6-month membership with BuildaModule.com sound? Pretty awesome right. That's a $156 value. All you have to do is subscribe to TheWeeklyDrop.com before May 1st and you will be entered to win. If you are already a subscriber you are already entered. The winner will be announced in the newsletter on May 3rd.


Location: British Library shelfmark 528.n.20.(5*.
Sloane no. H 84: no fixed url, search the Sloane Printed Books catalogue.
Provenance references: Mandelbrote, 'Sloane's Purchases' (2009), p. 127; Poole 'Haak' (2007), p. 4n15.
Annotations: On the verso of this single sheet document is a note in Hooke's hand 'mr Haak told me June 30 1678 [this] was printed about ye year 1638'.
Other notes: British Library catalogue describes it as "A letter written by John Pell to Samuel Hartlib."


I signed up and participated an the SBAC feedback webinar on June 16th with the Oregon Department of Education. This is a synopsis of my notes from the conversation. Derek Brown, Director of Assessment and Learning led the conversation and another ODE representative spoke as well. Participants like me could choose to speak by pushing a "raised hand" button or by typing in questions. I chose to participate only by typing in questions.
The answer I received was that there is no mechanism for a teacher to flag items and I was reminded that teachers may not review or analyze items as that is considered a test impropriety.
I then typed in, "So we are expecting 8 year olds to make a determination as to whether a test that their teacher, an adult authority figure has given them, to provide meaningful feedback?" (Clearly my brain jumped ahead of my hand when I asked that, but you get the idea.) Then I added, "That a third grader should be able to determine that an item is flawed and comment on that? Does that seem problematic to anyone at ODE?" Those questions were not answered during the webinar session. The ODE representatives did state that when a student flags an item, "we go through and look at that and may deactivate the item and generally re-score the test".
I was unable to see questions that others who were participating typed in, but there were apparently a lot of questions about how to handle the Performance Task activity when students are absent for the initial "lesson" presentation by the teacher. There was no real answer from ODE. They asked that districts let them know what was working and "inform (ODE) about promising practices". Someone stated that their district is recording PT presentations for absent students. Someone asked if videos could be imbedded in the PTs to make them more standardized. ODE stated that they were not expecting any changes in SBAC for 2015-2016 school year.
I asked, "How is ODE and SBAC responding to concerns over the disruption to school schedules and the amount of instructional time lost due to the length of the tests?" I was apparently not the only one asking about the length of the tests. ODE answered that it is unlikely we will see changes to the "blueprint" in testing time for next year, but that doesn't mean it is being discounted or might not be changed in the future.
Test scores will be coming out at the end of August (though some schools are receiving them already). Scores will be publicly released on September 17.
There was apparently a lot of conversation about opt out. ODE stated they would not be answering questions about that as they hadn't planned to discuss it.
Someone else again asked about the "overall volume of questions" especially for 3rd and 4th graders and the unclear instructions. Again, we were told no changes are anticipated for next year but that ODE would be working with SBAC and AIR on these issues.
I asked, "Is there any concern that when ELL students are tested on ELPA and thus demonstrate that they are not yet proficient in English that the ELA score would be invalid, in that it is only a second measure of their not yet English proficient status? This is especially a problem in dual immersion programs where English is not introduced until later." Of course the answer was that after one year in the US, federal "accountability" requires those students to take the tests.
Someone asked a question about the text to speech feature and why the text was not prerecorded. The answer is that that would put "too much strain on the system".
Someone asked why there is no score on the practice test. The answer was that the practice test is only intended to provide students familiarity with functionality and that a score based on that small sampling would be very misleading.
Someone asked if SBAC interim (formative) assessments will be available. The answer was that this depends on the budget process, but that there are dollars earmarked for those tests. Hooray.
Will the calculator be improved? Yes.
There was an AIR planning meeting about a week ago and preliminary decisions were to be shared today.
The last question I asked was, "Is there any intent to respond to concerns about the developmental appropriateness of some of the standards and testing for young children? That question was not answered, but it may be because I got it in too late, near the end of the webinar. I did receive a follow up email from Derek Brown apologizing for not answering as the connection ended, and asking me to send him an email with my questions and he would be happy to answer. That email will be my next blog post.
Kathleen-thank you for doing this. While it horrifies me, it is a reality that needs exposure.
This is extremely useful! Keep asking the hard questions and reporting!
Thank you for continuing to be the voice of reason!


text:
Q: How to print stuff in a py.test finalizer I'm testing a function that writes to a logfile  (it doesn't matter that it writes to a logfile specifically, it could be doing anything, it's just what gave rise to this question)
Something like this:
def do_stuff():
    with open('/tmp/mylogs.txt', 'a') as f:
        f.write(str(time.time()))
        f.write(' stuff done! \n')
    return 42

And I can test it a bit like this:
def test_doing_stuff(watch_logs):
    assert do_stuff() == 42
    assert do_stuff() == 43

For debugging purposes, when a test fails, I want to be able to print out the new contens of the logs -- I can make a fixture a bit like this:
@pytest.fixture()
def watch_logs(request):
    with open('/tmp/mylogs.txt') as f:
        log_before = f.read()

    def get_new_logs():
        with open('/tmp/mylogs.txt') as f:
            log_after = f.read()
            return log_after.replace(log_before, '')

    return get_new_logs

Great - now I can check the log contents at any point in my tests:
def test_doing_stuff(watch_logs):
    assert do_stuff() == 42
    print(watch_logs())
    assert do_stuff() == 43
    print(watch_logs())

Hm - ah, but that second print isn't going to work, it's after the test failure.
What if my test fixture just always printed the logs out at the end of the test?  Then pytest's stdout capture would show it to me when it fails, but not when it passes!
@pytest.fixture()
def watch_logs(request):
    with open('/tmp/mylogs.txt') as f:
        log_before = f.read()

    def get_new_logs():
        with open('/tmp/mylogs.txt') as f:
            log_after = f.read()
            return log_after.replace(log_before, '')

    def print_new_logs():
        print('~' * 20 + ' logs ' + '~' * 20)
        print(get_new_logs())
        print('~' * 50)
    request.addfinalizer(print_new_logs)

    return get_new_logs

Oh, but that doesn't work because pytests's log capture isn't happening during test finalizers.
So the question is:  how can I make a test finalizer that can print stuff?
Here's an ultra-minimal gist without the (irrelevant) writing-to-a-logfile stuff:  https://gist.github.com/hjwp/5154ec40a476a5c01ba6

A: There is no documented or clean way to achieve it but here is a hack:
# conftest.py

def pytest_runtest_call(item):
    if hasattr(item, "_request"):
        if hasattr(item._request, "_addoutput_on_failure"):
            item._request._addoutput_on_failure()

# test_x.py
import pytest

@pytest.fixture
def print_on_fail(request):
    def add():
        print ("test failed")
    request._parent_request._addoutput_on_failure = add

def test_doing_stuff(print_on_fail):
    assert False

We could think about a proper request.addcall_on_failure(callback) API.
Making the yield_fixture case work requires some internal probably non-trivial refactoring.

A: Thanks to help from Holger himself (thanks @hpk42!), I've got something that works. Only slightly magic/hacky.
The solution is to use a py.test hook called pytest_pyfunc_call, alongside a decorator called hookwrapper.  They give me a way to hook in some code both before and after the test runs, but also without being affected by the stdout hijacking.
We define a new function in conftest.py:
# conftest.py

@pytest.mark.hookwrapper
def pytest_pyfunc_call(pyfuncitem):
    yield
    print('this happens after the test runs')
    if 'watch_logs' in pyfuncitem.funcargs:
        print(pyfuncitem.funcargs['watch_logs']())

And now, if pytest spots any test which uses the watch_logs fixture, it will print its output after the test runs.
Full example:  https://gist.github.com/hjwp/4294f0acbef5345a7d46


I have a Dell Precision M4500, and I recently used it on battery power for a bit. After I plugged it in again, the battery light flashed yellow 4 times and blue once, then repeated. This went on for a few minutes, and the battery did not charge. The battery still ran the system and re-inserting the adapter and battery did not fix it. After a few minutes, the flash code stopped and the battery charged normally. The battery was and still is perfectly functional. The service manual for my system does not appear to describe this flash code (the closest match it has is alternating amber with steady blue), and the Dell forums and knowledgebase only seem to talk about other systems that do not appear to be closely related. I remember this happening a few months ago too, but I think it might have been 2 yellow flashes instead of 4 last time. What does this mean, and is it a serious problem or something that I can just ignore?


This single control bathtub faucet and shower head is the perfect feature for your bath or shower tub, offering a lifetime of drip-free performance. With a 2.0 gallons per minute flow rate, this WaterSense certified shower head will help you save water. Effortless elegance, leading-edge style and thoughtful innovation combine to make American Standard's Kirkdale collection which includes coordinating faucets, bathtub fixtures, and accessories to complete the look.
Kirkdale Bathtub Faucet & Shower Head is rated 4.0 out of 5 by 1.
Rated 4 out of 5 by OJinMO from Very NIce Collection I've had the product for a year. I have a walk-in shower, so I did not use the bathtub faucet. I have the brushed nickel finish. I have hard water deposits forming on the shower head and have been unable to remove them. Instructions say to clean finish with a cloth. This does not remove the deposits. On the positive side, the shower head is great - powerful and good coverage. Would rated 4.5 if possible.


"Ipanema-And When She Goes Walking...She Takes Her Boogie Board."
watercolor on 140# Arches CP, 7 3/4" x 6 12"
watercolor on 140# Arches CP, 14 1/4" x 7 12"
"Louis Vuitton Window - Ave. Garcia de Avila, Rio de Janeiro"
"Ipanema-And When She Went Walking...She Took Her Dog and Water Bottle."
watercolor on 140# Arches CP, 14 3/4" x 7"
"Afternoon Stroll on Avenida Rui Barbosa"
"The Other Girl from Ipanema"
Watercolor, Micron Pen on watercolor paper, 4.5" x 7"
You'll find an interactive map of Rio de Janeiro above, though you can't access the little yellow pegman from that map. Use the link below it "View Larger Map", and the map will appear on your monitor; drag the little Yellow Man onto the map, let go while he's over a blue area, and start exploring. Find an interesting subject/area. Change it all you want. Or paint it straight up as you see it. Instructions are in the sidebar to the right. Any questions, ask 'em in the comments or email me directly.
It's time for Carnival! Well, not really. This month head way south of the border to Rio de Janeiro. Talk about diversity, this location has it all.
Excellent, Bill. Let's spend the day at the beach.
I'm not seeing the Interactive map on the site? Did something change?
Bill, Thank you for talking with me today and sending me over to this site. These are amazing!


Discover the simplest way to turn your existing porch, deck or patio into a great sunroom enclosure or greenhouse space. The Sun Room 2 features two kinds of virtually unbreakable coverings to give you the best of both worlds. Roof panels are 4mm twin-wall polycarbonate, offering UV protection and diffuse light. Crystal clear acrylic side walls are 100% UV protected while allowing over 90% light transmission, as well as clear views, while being ultra-safe. Durable white resin frame improves insulation and is maintenance free for ease of use. Hinged door and included roof vent provide air circulation. Accessories and additional lengths available.
The Grand Gardener 2 Twin-wall is made with a heavy-duty extruded resin frame for improved insulation and durability. Virtually unbreakable twin-wall polycarbonate glazing creates a comfortable growing environment and diffuse light for even plant growth. The translucent, twin-wall polycarbonate panels also create a superb, light-weight insulation. The weatherproof frame on the Grand Gardener 2 features simplified assembly with the pin and lock system while the roof panels now simply slide into place. A barn style roof design provides ample headroom and gives you more space to garden. Double doors allow easy access and provide excellent ventilation. Included roof vent provides additional ventilation. Secure to concrete pad or heavy timber foundation. Optional base kit may be added for additional height and extra stability.
The Rion Base was engineered to provide additional stability or additional head room for Rion EcoGrow 2 Greenhouse sized 6' x 12'. Manufactured with heavy duty 100-Percent UV-protected resins and engineered with a U-shape, honeycomb design for extra durability. Filled with soil this base kit provides a solid foundation that improves stability and durability against strong winds. The Base Kit can also be used to provide an additional five inches of head room or additional growing space. Like all Rion products, the Base Kit assembles in a snap.
1 KGS BAG WILL MAX A MINIMUM OF 1000 LITRES OF FOOD. THIS PRODUCT IS FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO KEEP THINGS BASIC JUST ADD 0.5ML TO 1ML PER LITER OF WATER JUST PH AND FEED YOUR PLANTS! This product can be used in Soil, Coco, Hydroponics or Aeroponics with the same great results! This product has been developed for the whole crop from seedling to harvest, providing the best nutrition during the vegative growth and flowering. Salt buildup in the medium is minimal, requiring less flushing. Best used on plants that flower in 10 weeks or less.
Add a touch of whimsy to your outdoor or indoor garden with this whimsical fairy garden kit. Each set come with enough accessories to create a scene on a potted garden, natural or artificial. Intricately painted details on poly resin for durability and a realistic look on all the fairies, houses, critters and accessories. This makes a cute gift for mom, children, a gardening enthusiast or anyone that believes in fairies :) Dimensions: Wood Arch 6.5 H x 5.5 L x 2.25 W, Green House 5.5 L x 3.75 W x 3 H, Fairies Welcome Sign 4.5 H x 2 L x .25 W and Fairy with Flower Pot 2 H x 1.5 L x 1.25 W inches.
Compare prices on Resin Greenhouse at LiveSaler.com – use promo codes and coupons for best offers and deals. We work hard to get you amazing deals and collect all avail hot offers online and represent it in one place for the customers. Now our visitors can leverage benefits of big brands and heavy discounts available for that day and for famous brands. We try to makes comparison shopping easy with Product Reviews, Merchant Ratings, Deal Alerts & Coupons. Find Deals, Compare Prices, Read Reviews & Save Money.


Does not assist the internet browser you might be using. Groups are a mix of people from the US, Canada, Australia, and the U.Okay. They've lots of experience leading cultural excursions in several parts of the world and have a wide range of choices to choose from. Prime Locations There's a robust emphasis on Europe for EF Ultimate Break, although they do offer group journey experiences around the world.
SmarTours attracts a large repeat business, taking travelers to such far-flung locations as Thailand, Morocco, Japan, Peru, Patagonia, India, and Australia. Extra inexpensive tours when sharing transportation and there's a larger probability of meeting fellow travelers.
Journey & Excursions. They offer trips for all ages, but are positively hottest amongst older lively travelers with a style for the finer things. Unfortunately no. Whereas G Adventures doesn't embrace worldwide airfare of their journey costs, they can help you e-book flights.
Specialising in bespoke personal excursions and small group journeys all through New Zealand and Iran, New Zealander proprietor NZ Travel and Tour presents expertly handcrafted itineraries specializing in the authentic tradition, history, magnificence and cuisine of the region.
A weblog for Small Enterprise Consultants and the distributors who serve them. If you happen to get pleasure from meeting new people in a small group setting, the group travel experience with Insight is all about creating the intimacy and alternative to meet new mates and make lasting connections. If you are focused on a tour that plans every a part of the itinerary down to the minute, G Adventures will most likely not be one of the best fit for you.
Golden Rama hadir dengan program perjalanan insentif yang dikemas secara profesional dan eksklusif sehingga dapat menyesuaikan dengan segala kebutuhan program perjalanan korporasi anda. Travelers who love touring and care about experiencing the destination above all else – tourist sites, historical past, and tradition – will love the feel of a SmarTours journey.


Electromaze Defense is a classic tower defense game where you create your own maze. Using waypoints, it allows the player to build a maze with a whole new level of complexity. With a wide variety of maps, towers and upgrades, Electromaze Defense will keep you hooked for hours on end! Can you build the perfect maze?
Enemies have to go through several waypoints on the grid before reaching the end of the maze. Use it at your advantage in order to build a maze that will trap them in for as long as possible!
Each tower is unique with its strengths and weaknesses. Place them carefully to make sure you are using them to their full potential.
Each tower can also be upgraded with one of 4 Utility Upgrades. Use these upgrades wisely and your maze will be even more deadly!
As the waves become harder, enemies will unlock various abilities such as blinking, healing, or even summoning more enemies! Be prepared, for these abilities are designed to mess with your strategy!
What good would a tower defense be without bosses? Not only are these enemies tough, but they will make your life even harder by boosting nearby ships!
When you are done with the tutorial and challenges we have prepared for you, you can face the real challenge! An infinite variety of random maps featuring an infinity of levels. How far can you get before the enemies get too strong?