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Hen Do in Krakow
Today there are few cities to be found in Europe that are so well placed to accommodate the needs of a Hen do, and it's not without reason that Krakow has become a favourite for hen parties. In a city like Krakow, at once beautiful and hedonistic, riddled with curious cafes as much as historically-rich architecture, where revellers party the night away under the looming shadows of fairy-tale gothic spires and medieval castles, and there's never any shortage of things to do for the fun-hungry Hens, it should come as no surprise that more and more groups have been visiting every year, for that last blast before the big day.
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1 Star Hostel
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If you are on a budget, this will be perfect for you. The accommodation is basic, however it is also clean, modern and perfectly adequate for a weekend in the lively city of Krakow. The location is very central too, so you're not more than a few minutes walk from the main square and nightlife areas.
This is the perfect choice for those who do not need posh hotels or apartments for their stay.
4-10 bed dormitory accommodation
Central Hostel Accommodation with Breakfast
2 Star Apartment
These apartments are a selection of central, clean, traditional style apartments only a few minutes walk from the main square. Ideal for groups who want a comfortable stay bang in the centre of this lively City.
Every apartment is appointed with en suite bathroom facilities. Please note some of these apartments do not have lift access as they are in old city centre locations.
3 or 4 share apartments
Multi Share Apartment - Self Catering
Excellent centrally located apartments close to the main square. These apartments are a great choice for groups coming to this amazing city. The multi share apartments have en-suite bathrooms with towels as well as safety deposit boxes.
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4x4 Off Road Driving with Transfers
Combine the rigours of Off Road driving with a challenge among your friends in 4 x 4s. Your afternoon allows up to 25 minutes per participant, on a route that interchanges between forest and plains, where the emphasis is more on skill than speed. Stay on course and be declared the winner.
Return Transfers
Off Road Car driving - 25 mins each (Toyota Four Runner, Toyota Land Cruiser, Isuzu Trooper and others)
Course Hire
Transfer times
30 minutes transfer from the city centre
Usual time
12:00 (not guaranteed)
Axe throwing is growing in popularity and is fast becoming one of the most popular activities at the range. A qualified instructor will take you through everything you need to know and before you know it you'll be hurling tomahawks at large wooden targets. Something you probably never thought you'd try!
90 minute axe throwing experience
Located in the old town
While you're in Krakow, you and your mates HAVE to experience this brilliant alternative 'sport'. We say sport, but it's football like you've never seen it before - think Bubble Boy meets Beckham. And, if you haven't seen a game of Zorb or bubble footie before, get ready for a fit of hysterics. It's a crazy fun time on the field.
All you need to do is score more than the other lot. Easy eh? Well not when an inflatable bubble covers you and your team from top to bottom. Knock the opposition over, take a tumble and roll on the floor like a true footballing superstar. Not only will you love the intense action, more than likely you'll go flying in the air a few times - getting up is the hard part! You don't need brilliant footballing skills, which makes it a great idea for a group activity where everyone has different levels of expertise. This is a fun, action packed activity. Everyone's a winner with a full-on game of bubble football!
So give it a go. You'll laugh. You'll cry. But most of all you'll have an hour of the most fun you've had in years!
Venue (Indoor or Outdoor Pitch) - depending on weather
Return transport
1 hour of Bubble Football
25 minutes from the city centre
Christmas Market Experience
The Christmas market in Krakow takes place every year on the city's huge central square, Rynek Glowny, in the middle of the Old Town historic district. It's hard to trace the origin of this long tradition because the square has always been the major venue for diverse trade and the business naturally switched to Christmas-related merchandise with the approach of the festive season.
Cup of Mulled Wine
Indoor Go Karting with Transfers
Take part in some friendly competition to reach to top spot at this indoor go-karting arena. Hit the high speeds of your go-kart as you speed to straights and slide the corners of the challenging, purpose-built race track to reach that number one spot.
From the moment you enter the main arena, your event will be run under actual race procedures ensuring the perfect mix of speed and control, excitement and safety.
Instructors on the track
All safety equipment and go karts
3 x 8 minute races per person
Bottle of bubbly for the winner
Indoor track (500 metres long)
Kalashnikov & Glock & Shotgun Shooting (23 shots)
Every participant will be able to fire the famous Soviet Army KALASHNIKOV. Its the ultimate boys toy, plus you will also be able to fire a Glock pistol to add to the excitement. If you're a shooting animal we can organize a competition for you on specially prepared firing ranges where you can tackle terrorists, take on the Mafia, or even get to grips with the Russian Special Forces. These events take place on a firing range fully equipped with video cameras to record the action.
23 bullets
3 types of weapon
10 Kalashnikov AK47 7,62 caliber bullets
10 Glock pistol 9mm bullets
3 Powerful Pump Action Shot Gun bullets
20 minute transfer from the city centre
Kalashnikov, Pump Action, Uzi and Glock Shooting (55 Bullets)
An epic session of shooting for your group, which is of a course a totally unique activity for your stag or hen do weekend, and something that cannot be done in the UK, especially as you will be able to fire the famous Russian Kalashnikov!
You will also fire other guns such as the Polish Special Forces machine pistol Glock as well as Shotguns and a Polish UZI. A competition can be arranged for the group to see who really is the trigger happy amongst you. The event takes place on a firing range which is fully equipped with video cameras to record the action.
Kalashnikov 15 bullets
Pump action shot gun 5 shots
20 Polish Uzi bullets
15 Glock bullets
Track shooting
Paintball with 200 Paintballs and Transfers
One of Krakow's most popular stag activities, the Paintball session is highly recommended. This will take place in a professional outdoor or indoor site with bunkers, obstacles and a forest area.
You and your mates will be equipped with semi-automatic paintball guns, camouflage suits, protective goggles and a ready supply of 200 paintballs. Various challenges will put your team to the test in our action packed warfare game scenarios.
Return Private Transfers
2-3 hours paintball
200 balls
Unlimited Gas
Enjoy the buzz of a quad biking session on a challenging Krakow track. This fast and furious adventure course is suitable for both beginners and experienced riders, testing your skills, stamina and ability.
Racing Overalls & Helmets
Quad Bike & Track Rental
20 Min Session pp
400m long track
This takes place at one of Europe's largest Kayaking Centres, close to Krakow. After getting kitted out in the relevant safety equipment and getting a briefing from the qualified instructors, you will head out to enjoy this adrenaline fuelled once in a lifetime experience, navigating this course with the help of an instructor at each pontoon on this 2 hour ride.
2 hours of rafting
6 seat pontoons with an instructor in each pontoon
Trained Raft Guides
Rafting & Safety Equipment (life jackets, helmets, paddle)
20 minutes from the town centre
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Brewery 2 Course Dinner with Beers
This is a fantastic way to start an evening in Krakow. Your tables have been reserved in an old Polish micro brewery with its own restaurant. Enjoy a great choice of traditional Polish fare all washed down with a cherry vodka shot and 2 brewery beers.
Reserved table in old Polish local Brewery restuarant
2 Course meal
A cherry vodka shot
2 beers served in tubes
Local female guide
located in the city centre
Traditional Polish Feast
This traditional restaurant in the old town is a great choice if you want to try some local Polish fare, such as dumplings or veal goulash. There's a real feast lined up, so much so that there's even a prize on offer for those that manage to finish the whole menu! A great start to your night out in Krakow.
2 Beers
Vodka shot if you can finish the whole meal
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Casino Night with Transfers
Have fun at this top Krakow Casino. With a guide to take you there and show you around and a beer included, choose from a variety of gambling tables and slot machines and compete to win or lose the most money. Of course whoever makes the most will be buying the next round of drinks!
Casino Entry
1 drink per person
Transfers included
Guest list Nightclub Entry
Enjoy guest list entry to one of the coolest clubs in Krakow, where you cannot fail to have a good time. A great place to drink and dance until the early hours.
Guided Bar Crawl with Nightclub Entry
Let our fantastic guide show you around the best bars in Krakow. This is highly recommended and a fantastic way for you to enjoy the fantastic nightlife in a city where beer is still over half the price of the UK. We recommend this on your first nights stay so that all the bars you really enjoyed, you can go back to on the next night. Also included is Strip club entry to one of the Cities very best and a top nightclub entry where you can party until the early hours!
Guided Pub Crawl
Welcome shot
Polish Vodka Tasting
When in Poland, its a must to try their Vodka. Often regarded as the best in the world, even beating the Russian brands. On this evening, you will try no less than 10 different shots of the stuff.
Accompanied with typical Polish Pickles, Sausages and Bread. By the 10th shot your memory may have fazed a little, however, you are assured to have a great evening. A guide will be on hand to make sure you all remember your way back to your accommodation afterwards!
City Centre Pub Venue
Local Female Guide who will meet you at your accommodation
Vodka Expert
10 Different Shots of Vodka
Finger food (Polish Pickles, Sausages and Bread)
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About Krakow
Krakow is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Krakow has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life and is one of Poland's most important economic hubs. Indeed it was the capital of Poland from 1038 to 1569.
Despite first appearances, the city was not in fact designed for one epic bar crawl, although the Old Town area down to the historic Kazimierz district does lend itself to this. The appeal of Krakow is not necessarily the sheer volume of venues, but rather their proximity to one another, making it an ideal Hen Party destination for your weekend.
The pavements are littered with outdoor seating and the beer gardens are buzzing with activity, there are also the underground cellars across the city to continue the party atmosphere in the warmth if needed.
Spa and wellness packages are another favourite of the hen do tourist in Krakow who comes to take advantage of some seriously purse-friendly prices that can make the cost of treatments at home look nothing short of outrageous. From massages, to yoga sessions, Krakow has acquired a reputation of first class facilities in this sphere, and there are few treatments that aren't available from at least somewhere in the city.
Culture...Krakow has so much culture it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It also has the world's largest selection of vodkas. Nightlife...loads of brilliant bars and clubs. Did we mention the vodka? We love...the dizzying array of vodkas: try the honey one or Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka with apple juice.
In terms of accommodation, just like most things in Krakow, it's easy to find for every budget and often startlingly good value for money. While most hen parties opt for something more up market than a hostel, these are perhaps the cheapest option and tend to be very high quality. It's recommended that for relatively short stays, like Hen Do weekends, location should be priority (so opt for somewhere near or preferably in the Old Town area).
Krakow is a beautiful and historic City to visit and is a leading European City Break location. Popular with Hens for very good reason, you won't be disappointed!
Getting to Krakow
Located in the south of Poland, 11km west of the city, Krakow Airport is the largest regional airport in the country.
Flight time from LGW is approximately 2hrs 25m.
You can fly with easyJet (Gatwick);
Ryanair (Stanstead);
Whizz Air (Luton);
Jet2 operates direct flights from Manchester.
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Many witness momentous events in their lives, but few participate, much less leave their mark. Dr M.K. Rajakumar, on the contrary, left an indelible mark at every phase of his eventful life. As a medical student at the University of Malaya in Singapore, he co-founded the University Socialist Club and later landed himself in court on a sedition for an editorial that condemned Western imperialism and aggression in Asia. The victory of the eight students responsible for the club's organ, Fajar, in the trial propelled them to fame, drawing them further into Singapore politics. Rajakumar was invited by Lee Kuan Yew to join in the preparations for founding the People's Action Party (PAP). Even after his return to Malaya to practise medicine, he was associated with politicians, trade unionists and activists detained without trial in various mass arrests, notably Operation Cold Store, and was involved in the Malaya-Singapore merger debate, the establishment of the Barisan Sosialis, etc.
His quest for social justice and political freedom led him to join the Labour Party of Malaya to become one of its key leaders. It was a time of struggle over the nature and future of Malaysia itself. The Socialist Front – a coalition of the Labour Party, Partai Rakyat Malaya and National Convention Party – had emerged as the biggest opposition bloc in the country, until official repression decimated it. For championing his beliefs, Rajakumar was incarcerated without trial under the Internal Security Act (ISA) like so many of his compatriots before and after him. But the two years of detention (1965 -1967) did not deter him and he continued to lead the Labour Party after his release until it was deregistered in 1972.
Rajakumar then immersed himself fully in the medical profession and the advancement of science in the country with the same zeal and commitment. His core concerns were equitable and affordable universal health care and holistic medicine as embodied by family practice. The report on The Future of Health Services in Malaysia, mainly conceived by him and completed in 1980 during his term as the President of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), remains a landmark study. Rajakumar also devoted three decades to founding and naturing the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia (AFPM). He elevated his crusade for primary health care and family medicine to the international level through the World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA). Posthumously, the global movement for mentoring young family doctors, The Rajakumar Movement, was named after him.
Through historical investigations, personal recollections and tributes from colleagues, friends and family – including Tan Kai Hee, Syed Husin Ali, Poh Soo Kai, Said Zahari, Lim Hock Siew, Jomo K.S., Wang Gungwu, Ronald McCoy, Jeyakumar Devaraj, Lee Ban Chen, Abu Bakar Suleiman, Zuraina Majid, Sunita Rajakumar, Sukumari Sekhar, Ong Kik Hong and Shantha Nayar – this book constructs the portrait of a remarkable man who inspired many by the power of his intellect and the force of his conviction.
10th Anniversary Celebration of the Life of M.K.Rajakumar
Dr M K Rajakumar, 76 years on 22nd November 2008, is a legend in the medical fraternity. He has influenced the thinking for creating ideas to farther the discipline of family medicine in Malaysia. He has affected many doctors in such a way that he has set himself to be a model physician.
In his memory, the Malaysian Medical Association has named a room after him. In this room, many meetings are held to discuss and promote healthcare matters, especially the Private Healthcare and Facilities Services Act. Currently, the MMA is trying to influence the Ministry of Health to gazette the Primary Care Fee schedule for which he was always championing that the general practitioners were grossly underpaid and the many health management organisations were ruining the fate of general practitioners. A new program "Sihat Peduli" is also being discussed.
The Academy of Family Physicians has continued to promote the seeds sown by him in family medicine in local conferences, the Asean Primary Care Conferences, his primordial work in China. Above all, by his leadership role in driving the Ministry of Health Malaysia to recognise the AFPM courses, examinations and qualifications and to establish the AFPM training course as a parallel pathway to the Public University's Master's program, to specialisation, which has been a great achievement. The AFPM examinations and qualifications are recognised as specialist qualifications on par with other specialist degrees.
The Academy has also continued to host the annual Rajakumar Oration in his memory during the Annual Convocation Ceremony inviting many distinguished friends of M K Rajakumar to reminisce their sojourn about M K Rajakumar.
The Academy has continued to offer Research prizes, annually in memory of M. K. Rajakumar to the best research during the year for primary care. The AFPM continues to train young medical officers in research methodology to carry out research in their workplace. This activity has promoted many articles being written and published in our own journals which has become recognised as indexed journals. M K Rajakumar vision has subtly influenced the journal editorial committee to reach out to such recognition for the AFPM.
Further, the AFPM has promoted The Rajakumar Movement(TRM) internationally at WONCA to form the young doctors in Eastern Hemispheres to join hands with the Vasco da Gama groups of the Americas and the African and European young doctors groups. The current chairman of the TRM is from Indonesia, Dr Erfen Gustiawan Suwango and secretary is Dr Mel Antony E Acuavera from the Philippines. Dr Erfen succeeds Dr Yoshida who took over from Dr Naomi Harris who started the TRM. These movements inspire young doctors to achieve the heights of famous family physicians.
Over the last 10 years, the name MK Rajakumar has lived on very strongly among the medical profession. His influence has been a lighthouse to guide and teach young doctors to become responsible doctors and human beings and is continuing to do so. Let this celebration be one to show the world that his name lives on.
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News Blitz 12/19: Burkhead could return for playoffs
Andy Hart
One of the few downsides to the Patriots dramatic, important win Sunday evening in Pittsburgh was the team losing running back Rex Burkhead to a knee injury.
Burkhead limped off following a third-quarter carry and was swiftly announced as out for the remainder of the game, which is often a bad sign in terms of the severity of the issue.
But after Burkhead reportedly got an MRI on Monday, things sound a bit more upbeat regarding the versatile back's health.
The Boston Globe says Burkhead reportedly has a sprained knee and could return for the playoffs. The Globe notes a fun video on social media of Rob Gronkowski and Danny Amendola informing a Texas Tech football player that he'd earned a scholarship.
The Globe declares that Patriots down-to-the-wire win over the Steelers looked like a dress rehearsal for the Super Bowl. The Globe writes that the Patriots are both lucky and good, which is a perfect mix. The Globe looks back at some key plays from the win in Pittsburgh. The Globe *Patriots notebook has Bill Belichick comparing the finish at Heinz Field on Sunday with the Super Bowl XLIX win over Seattle. The *Globe breaks down the Patriots playoff scenarios.
The Boston Herald's Patriots report card says the team is at its best when it counts the most. Herald *columnist Steve Buckley says that Patriots haters have put it into overdrive now. The *Herald breaks down why the Patriots were better prepared for game-changing situations on Sunday. The Herald also looks at New England's playoff possibilities.
The Providence Journal writes that regardless of when it ends, Tom Brady is ready. The ProJo also has info on Burkhead's sprained knee as well as Belichick comparing the Pittsburgh win to the historic victory over the Seahawks.
ESPNBoston.com wonders if Gronkowski should play fewer snaps on Sunday against a Bills team that could be looking for retribution against the tight end for his hit on Tre'Davious White a couple weeks ago in Buffalo. ESPNBoston.com notes that Burkhead's injury could open the door for Mike Gillislee to return to the game day roster.
ESPN has New England No. 1 in its power rankings. ESPN also looks at the Bills and Patriots getting ready for their most meaningful late-season game since 1999, the last time Buffalo made the playoffs. ESPN says Bill coach Sean McDermott is asking his players not to think about the Gronkowski hit this week.
Coming off his crazy performance in Pittsburgh, fivethirtyeight.com looks at what Gronkowski does for the Patriots offense that he's pretty much carried in the last two games he's played.
WEEI.com declares that Brady won the NFL's MVP award on Sunday. WEEI.com passes along Bill Belichick on the station's afternoon show shrugging off the idea that there is a rift between him and Brady's trainer/friend/business partner Alex Guerrero. WEEI.com reports on the report that the Patriots are optimistic about Burkhead's status.
NBC Sports Boston says "hubris and disorganization" led to the Steelers downfall against New England. NBC Sports Boston looks at Brady telling Gronkowski that the game wasn't over yet following the tight end's two-point conversion in Pittsburgh. NBC Sports Boston says that everything matters for Belichick, highlighting the fourth-quarter kickoff in the hard-fought win in Pittsburgh.
With all the football world talking about the NFL's catch rules after the game in Pittsburgh, NFL.com has Eli Manning saying he has no problem with it. NFL.com has the winners and losers from Week 15. One of NFL.com's irrefutable truths from Week 15 is that Brady owns the Steelers.
The Baltimore Sun details how the Ravens were watching the Patriots and Steelers play while flying back from their own game in Cleveland on Sunday.
"We all got into it, coaches got into it," Ravens coach John Harbaugh explained. "Couldn't believe a couple of calls. I'm screaming, 'How can you do that?' It was like being in your basement. It was like being in your man cave with all your best friends looking at a football game. All yelling. Everybody yelling, everybody screaming. Rooting for different teams. You know who we were probably rooting against, but that's just human nature. But I got off the plane, and I thought Pittsburgh won. It looked like it was a catch."


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Setting The Record Straight: Alex Trebek Will Not Abandon All Treatment If Experimental Immunotherapy Fails
A New York Times profile of Trebek suggested he planned to stop treatment if his experimental immunotherapy failed. As other news outlets repeated the inaccuracy, a spokesperson sets the record straight.
A swirl of confusion over Alex Trebek's plans for treating his stage 4 pancreatic cancer arose after Friday's New York Times profile of the "Jeopardy!" host reported that: "If his current course of cancer treatment fails," the Times article stated, "he plans to stop treatment."
Not so, says a spokesperson, who was concerned that this bit of mis-information has turned up in numerous Trebek news articles in recent days.
RELATED: In An Emotional Interview, Alex Trebek Confirms He'll Continue Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer Treatment: 'I'm On The Right Track'
Trebek revealed his true plans in an at-home interview with T.J. Holmes of GMA on Monday. He is currently undergoing an experimental immunotherapy treatment — the same protocol that has been successful for former senator, Harry Reid, who was also diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Dr. Jim Allison, 2018 Nobel Prize winner, tells SurvivorNet that the next big wave of cancer research will likely involve combining immunotherapy with targeted drugs.
"If it doesn't work," Trebek told Holmes, "I'll just continue with chemo and see what happens but I'm not going to go to any extraordinary measures to ensure my survival."
The news came as a relief to many who feared Trebek was planning to discontinue treatment altogether.
"I'm A Bit Of An Anomaly"
So far, he said, the results of his immunotherapy treatment have been promising. "They do a blood test to see what my CA19 numbers are," Trebek explained. "And the CA 19 numbers are an indicator of how your pancreatic cancer is progressing. Eight weeks ago, the numbers were at about 3,500, now they're below 100. So I'm going in the right direction."
When Holmes pressed him for details, Trebek added, "The doctors say they have never seen a chart like mine because there are peaks. I said, 'What do you mean?'"
RELATED: 5 Powerful Lessons From Alex Trebek's Cancer Journey– Working Through Depression & The Power of Purpose
"They usually see [the numbers] going up," he explained, "So I'm a bit of an anomaly," he said, before conceding to Holmes, "I'm on the right track."
Always open about the ups and downs of his treatment, Trebek reminded Holmes that, "there are good days and there are bad days, so I take into account the bad days, now the pessimist in me is coming out."
"I Expect To Be Around"
When he celebrated the one-year anniversary of his pancreatic diagnosis in March, Trebek revealed that he was beating the odds, given that the one-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is 18%.
"My doctor has told me that he is counting on me celebrating 2 years of survivorship past the diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer. And that two years happens in February."
Dr. Anirban Maitra, co-leader of the Pancreatic Cancer Moon Shot at MD Anderson Cancer Center, on the importance of an early diagnosis.
Another reason he plans to be around, he hasn't put his final plans in place. "I keep putting it off," he admits to Holmes.
"I say 'you'd better start getting your affairs in order' I know exactly what I need to do, but I have yet to do it. So there is something in me that says, 'whoa, hold on a little'."
His Work Inspires His Life
Work fuels him, of course. And GMA reports that "Jeopardy!" has plans to return to the studio in a matter of weeks. "It sure as hell would be good to get back to work," said Trebek, who has been under quarantine at his L.A. home. "I miss it. It's been part of my life – a very important part of my life — for 36 years."
RELATED: Jeopardy Says Resilient Host Alex Trebek "Can't Wait To Return To "Jeopardy!" — Moving Forward With Pancreatic Cancer
But keeping up with the show's fast-paced taping schedule — in an ordinary week, "Jeopardy!" tapes five episodes per day over two days — hasn't always been easy for him. "I've observed morning meetings where he looks so exhausted and clearly in pain, and I think, we're going to tape five shows in an hour and a half? There's no way," the show's executive producer Mike Richards told the New York Times.
RELATED: As His 80th Approaches, Alex Trebek Sends Birthday Wishes To Longtime Friend & New Video Shows 'Jeopardy!' Host Looking Great
But when it's showtime, he summons the energy, says Johnny Gilbert, 96, the show's longtime announcer. "Once I introduce him on that stage, he is Alex Trebek," said Gilbert, "you can tell that that's what he's living for."
"I'm Just In Awe Of The Way She Handles It"
Trebek admitted that his ongoing treatment and bouts of pain often made him feel like a burden to his wife, Jean, 55. "Yeah, I've used that [word]," he told Holmes.
RELATED: I'm 'Choosing a Life of Gratitude' Says Jean Trebek as Husband Alex Continues His Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
He got emotional as he talked about his wife of 30 years. "Jeanie asked me in the morning, 'How do you feel?' And I said, 'I feel like I wanna die.' It was that bad," Trebek told Holmes. "I apologize to her and explain that it has nothing to do with my love for her or my feelings for her. It just has to do with the fact that I feel like I'm a terrible burden to her. And that bothers me tremendously."
"She's a saint," Trebek said, clearly growing emotional. "She has so much goodness in her that she is always giving out, always putting out to help me get over difficult moments. And there have been some difficult moments"
"I'm just in awe," he said, pausing to choke back tears, "of the way she handles it."
Comedian Louie Anderson, 68, Reveals Cancer Diagnosis and Hospitalization
Actor Alan Hale Jr., a 1960s household name known for playing Skipper on Gilligan's Island, died 12 years ago in Hollywood at 71 years old. He had cancer of the thymus, which is a small organ in the front part of the chest behind the breast bone (sternum).
Illusionist and Cancer Caregiver Criss Angel Celebrates His Birthday and Reflects on What Brings Him the Most Happiness at 54
Soap Star Krista Allen Shares Previous Skin Cancer Struggle Which Threatened Her Career
Comedian Louie Anderson, 68, Reveals Cancer Diagnosis and Hospitalization; What To Know About Lymphoma
Remembering 'Gilligan's Island' Star Alan Hale Jr. Who Died from Cancer of the Thymus 32 Years Ago; What is this Type of Cancer?


Have you ever found a USB stick in the lobby of a hotel? Perhaps there are two or three in a pile or on a display that asks you to "take one". Maybe you work at a company and someone has dropped of a pamphlet or flier for a product and left a USB thumb drive behind with "literature" about the product.
Bad guys do this kind of thing all the time. Security experts will tell you that it is an easy way to get infected with a virus, or have a trojan program spread to your or your company's network.
This exploit works by utilizing the AutoRun feature that is triggered by inserting a thumb drive in an available USB port (Windows only). Those drives that have programs on them are told to run via a configuration file that has been placed at the top level of the drive's file system.
The executable program that the bad guys want to have run is placed on the thumb drive (say the file is called "install_bad_software.exe").
A file is created called "Autorun.inf" with a few lines of text indicating which file to run.
The USB thumb drives are distributed in various ways – i.e. left at company or hotel lobbies.
Once you place the USB thumb drive into your PC, the file is executed and you are well on your way to installing malicious software.
Here is an example of an Autorun.inf file. They can be quite simple.
Another trick that is used is to direct you to a website that will install a virus or trojan.
You can prevent AutoRun from kicking off any programs by simply holding down the <SHIFT> key while inserting the drive in your computer.
Just beware of those "free", flashy looking USB drives that you may find lying around. They could be dangerous. Just remember to use the <SHIFT> key when inserting.
I don't understand why anyone would plug a thumb drive in their computer that they didn't know where it originated. The inherent danger that comes with just randomly plugging in something that could destroy your local computer and network is amazing.
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IMPORTANT FACTS FOR LEARNER DRIVERS
The RMS enforce a number of rules that all learner drivers must comply with before taking to the roads.
Failure to comply with any of the following requirements is an offence and will carry heavy penalties, including loss of licence.
Learner drivers must
Have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of zero.
Have L plates displayed on the front and back of exterior of the vehicle.
Ensure all occupants are properly restrained by seatbelts or approved restraints.
Not drive faster than 90 km/h.
Be supervised by the holder of an appropriate Australian full licence (not a learner or provisional licence).
Not tow a trailer or any other vehicle.
Not use any function of a mobile phone, including hands free or loudspeaker devices.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR TESTInformation for Interstate and International Drivers3 FOR 1 LESSONS
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR TEST
You will need to complete 120 hours of log book practice (including 20 hours of night driving) and have held your licence for at least 12 months (if you are under 25 years of age) before the Driving Test can be attempted.
Those who are exempt from holding a log book include:
Drivers who are 25 years and over.
Drivers who have previously held a NSW or interstate drivers licence other than a learner licence.
Drivers who apply for a learner licence and have previously held an overseas licence other than a learner licence.
Holders of an overseas licence, other than a learner licence, who are issued with a learner licence after failing one Driving Test.
Aged drivers issued with a learner licence after failing an aged Driving Test.
Drivers specifically exempted by the RMS.
Information for Interstate and International Drivers
Holders of Interstate and Overseas learner licence will be exempt from the 120 hours log book requirements if you pass the Driving Test.
However, if you fail the test, you will be issued with a NSW learner licence and be required to hold your licence for 12 months (if under 25 years of age) and complete 120 hours of log book practice (including 20 hours of night driving) before a further test can be attempted.
The RMS will recognise any log book hours recorded in your home state provided appropriate documentation is presented.
Holders of overseas licences who want to convert to an Australian licence are exempt from all above mentioned requirements regardless of their age.
If your licence is not in English, you will need an official translation before taking a test with the RMS. Overseas driver's licences can be translated at the Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW.
Sydney Office: Level 8, 175-184 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000
3 FOR 1 LESSONS
There are a number of changes effective from 19 December 2009 to the Graduated Licensing Scheme for learner drivers in New South Wales. According to the new rules:
Learner drivers who complete a one hour structured driving lesson with a fully licensed driving instructor can record three hours driving experience in their Learner Driver Log Book.
A maximum of 10 hours of lessons will be accepted and recorded as 30 hours driving experience in the Learner Driver Log Book.
Structured lessons must be recorded in the Structured Lesson Record Keeper insert in order to be recognised under the new rules.
Learner drivers who are 25 years old and over are exempt from completing the Learner Driver Log Book and any tenure requirements.
How many lessons does it take to learn to drive?
In an automatic vehicle the average training period for a 17-18 year old is approx. 12 hours from scratch. For a vehicle with manual transmission add another 6-8 hours, depending the learner's ability.
Factors to consider are: How coordinated is the person? Is he/she a quick thinker/learner? How much will the learner be able to practice between lessons with family or friends? Older people, of course, take much longer and city traffic takes extra hours to master.
After the first lesson a professional instructor should be able to give a reasonable estimate. It is worth mentioning, that saving on driving lessons is not good economy. One crash through inexperience may cause thousands of dollars' worth of damage and/ or injury.
My learner driver can't steer in a straight line! What's wrong?
The basic motto for steering – The car will go where the eyes take it!
Steering the vehicle ought to be done with 'peripheral vision', meaning to not look directly at an obstacle! Learners who look at the kerbside, while trying to drive in a straight line must be encouraged to aim their eyes higher, further ahead and move them every second or so.
Especially when turning corners, if a learner looks at a tree or post they get terribly confused, because they are not aiming, where the car is supposed to go. For a parent to say, watch that tree, is the worst thing to say half-way around a corner. Likewise, don't say, watch that parked car. Rather – take note of the parked car, but look beyond it as you overtake; leave space; you will still see it as you drive past.
To read road signs or other specific information the learner must learn to move the eyes constantly and use "focal" vision. For a split second the eyes pick up information to form the 'big picture'. Following a crash very often the first statement is: "I didn't see it?"
Good observation is an absolute must for safe driving. That's why we don't teach blind drivers. (I swear some blind ones slip in and try to have a go).
Is it necessary to apply the handbrake every time you stop?
In a manual vehicle – yes. Use the hand brake even on a level ground take-off. It frees up the right foot to get ready on the accelerator. Stopping with the clutch down and no handbrake, a car may move by a gust of wind, without the driver realizing.
In manual and automatic vehicles, during a prolonged stop (at traffic lights, especially when pedestrians are crossing right in front of you), it is also advisable to apply the handbrake and shift the gear lever into N (neutral). Do the same anytime whilst temporarily parked, (to check the roadmap, searching for an object in the glove box or while talking to someone in the driveway etc). The car is safe while attending other matters.
Starting on a hill, even an automatic car can roll back, if the gradient is steep enough. Apply the handbrake firmly. Before take-off, give a little acceleration just before releasing the handbrake.
My instructor wants me to change gears on turning. My dad says don't do it. Who is right?
Normally, don't gear-change around a corner, because your hands are needed for steering. But there is one exception: On a right-hand turn, after turning the wheel to the right, there is a second or two, where it does not have to be straightened yet. Use this short time span to change from first to second gear.
At traffic lights, especially, it is important to move off briskly after the lights turn green. Impatient drivers behind often come uncomfortably close. Changing at the earliest opportunity to second (even while still turning) and then accelerating further, will avoid this.
Beginner drivers should have considerable practice first, before attempting to change from one to two when turning right. For a left turn it is best to straighten the wheel and then change to second gear, unless it is a wide turn.
When turning a corner, why can't I change down from fourth gear to third, and then to second?
Changing down through each gear to slow the vehicle was essential when cars were heavy and brakes inefficient. The engine played a big part in slowing down. Trucks descending steep hills still need to use lower gear for safety. Later model cars are light., brakes much more effective. Using gears to slow causes excessive wear of the gearbox and clutch and increases fuel consumption. Today's instructors teach:
Mirror & indicator
Brake to the correct speed
Change to the gear required for negotiating the hazard
Exception to this rule: Descending long steep hills. Constant heavy braking may result in overheating of the brakes.
Why can't I use the left foot for braking in an automatic car?
Here are four reasons why instructors teach to only use one foot in an automatic.
Under heavy braking the left foot must push against the floor to brace your body. You will have total control of brake, accelerator and steering during an emergency.
It is less confusing to switch from an automatic to a manual vehicle.
The left foot, resting on the the brake pedal, may inadvertently push down the brake pedal and light up the brake lights whilst accelerating.
There is less chance of a mixup between accelerator and brake. After a lifetime of using two feet, older drivers may get confused, pressing the wrong pedal. The ones that had used the right foot only all their lives are less likely to have trouble later on.
Are the examiners strict on driving tests?
The answer is yes*. There are guidelines that license examiners must apply to driving tests. No one expects the new driver to be perfect. A certain percentage of mistakes are allowed. An examiner treats everyone the same.
An applicant's driving may be quite safe, yet the standards laid down must still be adhered to. Remember that examiners don't make the rules, they only follow them through.
Above question is often asked by drivers who think they are ready for the driving test, because they perform very well with a family member. A lesson with a professional driving instructor, will rectify any flaws in a Learner's driving. It is not wise to book a driving exam without first having undertaken some professional tuition.
Why can't I brake as I go around the corner?
One of the rules of braking is to brake in a straight line while the vehicle is well balanced. Braking sharply in a corner can induce a skid and has caused many drivers to lose control. But do not apply this rule dogmatically. If a driver has misjudged a bend and entered it at an unsafe speed, increased braking may be the only way to stop running off the road. The best way for cornering is to:
Read (look through to the exit) the corner
brake to the correct speed before the corner
Gently accelerate out of the corner (in the wet wait until after the bend).
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IB PYP Art Teacher - Abu Dhabi
GEMS Education
GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi is looking for a qualified and experienced IB PYP Art Teacher who is excited to join our distinguished school and is driven to provide education at an exceptional level. This is a fantastic opportunity to start or continue an international career with a leading global company and world class international school located in the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi.
Our teachers enjoy an outstanding, state of the art school facility and environment in which to deliver a dynamic and creative curriculum to a highly motivated international student body.
The successful applicant should have the following:
A certified teaching qualification such as Masters, BEd, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent with a specialization in teaching Art
Minimum of 2 years of solid and demonstrable full time Art teaching experience at Early Years & Primary/Elementary School. Preference will be given to those who have gained the same at an IB curriculum Primary Years Program
Professional commitment to becoming an "Outstanding" Teacher
A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom
Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents
Please note: Interviews and hiring of shortlisted candidates may occur prior to the advertised closing date.
About Your Benefits
All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a competitive tax free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, school tuition fee concession, private medical insurance, annual airfare to country of residence, and End of Service Gratuity.
About GEMS
Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.
GEMS World Academy, Abu Dhabi, invites students, from Kindergarten to Grade 5, on a journey of knowledge, with a strong community atmosphere, which provides a safe and comfortable environment for young learners.
With a passionate team of dedicated educators, we draw experience and expertise from across the globe, helping us to deliver a program of outstanding international standards. We are so much more than the traditional concept of a school. We are a proud and supportive learning community with mutual respect and tolerance at our core. As well as being a thoroughly international family, we recognize and respect the importance of our host country's language and culture, and actively promote these at all times.
Offering the International Baccalaureate Organization's (IBO) Primary Years Program, our students learn at an early age what it means to belong to a multicultural, diverse and inter-connected world. We practice daily, cultivating the 'culture of kindness', teaching our students to respect each other and the environment in which they live, and encouraging them to re-use and recycle while at school and at home.
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Ein Subsidiar (von lat. subsidium "Hilfeleistung, Hilfe") ist ein katholischer Geistlicher, der einer Pfarrei oder ähnlichen Institution als Unterstützungskraft zugeteilt ist.

Der Priester oder Diakon ist dabei meist hauptamtlich in der kirchlichen Verwaltung (z. B. Bischöfliches Ordinariat), in Vereinen oder Verbänden, in Schulen oder Hochschulen tätig oder zum Weiterstudium (zumeist Promotionsstudium) freigestellt; er kann sich aber auch bereits im Ruhestand befinden. Als Subsidiar übernimmt er dazu zusätzlich in einer einzelnen Pfarrei, in einem Pfarrverband oder in einer anderen kirchlichen Einrichtung (z. B. Altenheim, Krankenhaus usw.) seelsorgerische, großteils liturgische Aufgaben, die ihm vom Bischof beziehungsweise in dessen Auftrag offiziell übertragen wurden. Er erfüllt diese Aufgaben in Absprache mit dem zuständigen Pfarrer.

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Being an architect first and foremost, Brussels-based Schuybroek focused a great deal of energy on the architectural part of the house. He proposed circulations, volumes and connections between spaces but more importantly he introduced much needed natural light. Only then did he move on to the interior aesthetics.
MK House has undergone a truly theatrical transformation of craftsmanship and clean lines. Monastic whitewashed walls form the backdrop to a restrained but rich materials palette. Exposed wooden beams, distressed chevron oak floors and plenty of honed white marble all help to form as an understated sense of opulence. Add to all this a dramatically reworked black and white staircase. The staircase not only mimics the façade of this grandiose building but connects each floor, all the while honouring the history this home has lived through.
Each space has been beautifully balanced with a collection of mid-century furniture pieces. In the living room, an oversized curved sofa by American furniture designer Vladimir Kagan (upholstered in a Kvadrat fabric by fellow Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons) envelopes guests. The dark webbed lounge chair by prolific woodworker, architect and furniture maker George Nakashima is a stand out item. Other iconic pieces include the Gio Ponti dining chairs and striking Serge Mouille lamps.
The feeling of simplicity was an integral design element in this project. It almost appears as though Schuybroek has reinvented minimalism and elegance where the volume, light and play on proportions are just as significant as his attention to detail. This home is yet another perfect example of how Schuybroek continues to explore form and function using space and materials that maintain a feeling of calming warmth. His lasting impression on us is one of an elegantly functional space – which, if we're honest is no easy feat to create.
Are we surprised that Schuybroek has twice been named one of the world's top 100 interior designers by French Architectural Digest? Not in the slightest. MK House is a true testament to Schuybroek's distinct and considered minimalist approach. Bravo.


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Shelby Township police officer finds python under hood of car
On Wednesday night, police say they got a call from a security guard at an RV storage lot on Hamlin Road. That security guard said there was a python on the loose. Officer Fettig was dispatched there and says, "Honestly, if it was a different type of snake I would probably be a little afraid, but I've dealt with (a python) before."
Posted at 7:47 PM, Sep 19, 2019
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — Anyone lose a pet snake? You might want to contact Shelby Township police.
She says the ball python had been slithering across the lot and when she got there it was in the engine of an old Corvette.
"One of our detectives brought a box and actually brought one of the dog poles," Fettig said. "They were like 'I'm not touching it.' I'm like, it's no big deal. I picked it up off the car and put it in the box."
Officer Fettig says she wasn't rattled at all by the ball python because her friends have had them. The snake is now at Macomb County Animal Control.
She says it must have been someone's pet. She was just glad she could get to it in time.
"They like the heat," Officer Fettig said. "I knew if it stayed out there long, it wouldn't survive long. It was cold last night."
If you can prove the python is yours, call Macomb County Animal Control.
If it's not claimed, it will go to a local rescue.


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Most Christians for most of Church history did not own their own copy of the Scriptures (either in whole or in part). They heard the Scriptures read in Church. While sitting down and reading the text of the Bible is important, we certainly can listen to the Bible being read, and gain great benefit from it. With modern technology, you can listen to recordings on your phone or home computer, and these recordings are available for free. If you are strapped for free time, are a mother with small children that keep you busy, or spend a lot time on the road, this might be the best way for you to study the Scriptures.
The King James Version was in fact translated with how it would appeal to the hearer in mind (not just the reader), and if you have difficulty reading the KJV, chances are good you will have an easier time listening to it.
And when you feel too tired to read, or are going through sections of Scripture that can seem tedious (like long lists of names in the book of Numbers), you may find listening much easier than reading.
The Chinese philosopher Laozi famously wrote: "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" (Dao De Jing 64). One of the points of this saying is that we should not be overwhelmed with the length of the journey, but simply begin it, taking one step at a time. A more contemporary saying begins with the question "How do you eat an elephant?" with the answering being "One bite at a time." This is also true of reading the Scriptures. The Bible is a very large book (or more precisely, a large collection of many books), and depending on how diligently you read it, it can take a long time to make your way through it. But if you read 3 chapters a day, you will have read most of the Bible in a year.
"The nature of water is soft, that of the stone is hard; but if a bottle is hung above the stone, allowing the water to fall drop by drop, it wears away the stone. So it is with the word of God; it is soft and our heart is hard, but the man who hears the word of God often, opens his heart to the fear of God" (Benedicta Ward, translator, The Sayings of the Desert Fathers, The Alphabetical Collection (Kalamazoo: Cistercian Publications, 1975, 1984 revised edition), p. 192f.).
No matter how many times we may have read through the Bible, we need to continue to read it, because we need it to constantly soften our hearts, and open ourselves up to God's grace. I have been reading the Bible regularly since I was a boy, and I still learn new things every time I read it. I am also reminded of things that I have forgotten, that I needed to be reminded of. And I don't doubt that this will continue to be true until my last breath.
It is helpful to read something from both the Old and the New Testaments. I suggest a system for doing so in "A Simple Approach to Reading the Entire Bible," but if you simply read one chapter a day from the Old Testament, and one from the New, this would provide for some balance in your reading. Some part of the Old Testament can be especially difficult, and so reading that along with portions from the New Testament can keep you from getting bogged down.
Dost thou acknowledge that the Holy Scriptures must be accepted and interpreted in accordance with the belief which hath been handed down by the Holy Fathers, and which the Holy Orthodox Church, our Mother, hath always held and still doth hold?
The answer the convert is to give is: "I do." But how do we practically go about doing that?
There are many commentaries on Scripture from the Fathers. I have gotten my hands on most of what is currently available in English, but the average person probably could not afford to gather such a collection, and reading through them is a massive undertaking unto itself. But even with all of those commentaries, there are many passages of Scripture for which there is no patristic commentary at all. So what do you do when you're reading the Bible, and you don't have patristic commentary to explain what you are reading to you?
"Whoever, then, thinks that he understands the Holy Scriptures, or any part of them, but puts such an interpretation upon them as does not tend to build up this twofold love of God and our neighbor, does not yet understand them as he ought. If, on the other hand, a man draws a meaning from them that may be used for the building up of love, even though he does not happen upon the precise meaning which the author whom he reads intended to express in that place, his error is not pernicious, and he is wholly clear from the charge of deception. For there is involved in deception the intention to say what is false; and we find plenty of people who intend to deceive, but nobody who wishes to be deceived. Since, then, the man who knows practices deceit, and the ignorant man is practiced upon, it is quite clear that in any particular case the man who is deceived is a better man than he who deceives, seeing that it is better to suffer than to commit injustice. Now every man who lies commits an injustice; and if any man thinks that a lie is ever useful, he must think that injustice is sometimes useful. For no liar keeps faith in the matter about which he lies. He wishes, of course, that the man to whom he lies should place confidence in him; and yet he betrays his confidence by lying to him. Now every man who breaks faith is unjust. Either, then, injustice is sometimes useful (which is impossible), or a lie is never useful. Whoever takes another meaning out of Scripture than the writer intended, goes astray, but not through any falsehood in Scripture. Nevertheless, as I was going to say, if his mistaken interpretation tends to build up love, which is the end of the commandment, he goes astray in much the same way as a man who by mistake quits the high road, but yet reaches through the fields the same place to which the road leads. He is to be corrected, however, and to be shown how much better it is not to quit the straight road, lest, if he get into a habit of going astray, he may sometimes take cross roads, or even go in the wrong direction altogether" (On Christian Doctrine 1:36).
We learn what it means to love God and our neighbor in the teachings of the Church. If we interpret the Scriptures in accordance with the teachings of the Church, we may get some things wrong, but we will never be too far off track.
Because we may not understanding something in Scripture we should of course always be open to being corrected by the Church. If we have questions about something, there are many people in the Church we can ask for guidance. But we should not allow the fear of our misunderstanding something in Scripture to prevent us from trying to understand it.
There are many sources we can turn to to help us better understand the Scriptures. There are books like Johanna Manley's "The Bible and the Holy Fathers," which provide some commentary on the passages of Scripture that are appointed to be read liturgically. All of St. John Chrysostom's commentaries on the books of the New Testament are available online, as are many other Patristic commentaries. So I would encourage you to make use of what is available, and try to get you hands on useful resources, but as long as you continue to try to understand the Orthodox Faith properly, you will be able to read the Scriptures with benefit, and will keep from getting too far off track in how you understand it.
Question "At the beginning of Psalm 33 (in the Septuagint), which we hear often in the liturgical services, is the line "In the Lord shall my soul be praised." This seems a strange way of putting things. What do you think this means? Are there other similar verses in the Scriptures?"
"In the Lord shall my soul be praised; let the meek hear and be glad."
"My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad" (Psalm 34:2).
"In the LORD doth my soul boast herself, the humble hear and rejoice."
By comparing different translations, you can often get a better idea of the range of meaning of the words in a text, and this is a good example of that.
"And David arose and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath. And the servants of Achish said unto him, Is not this David the king of the land? did they not sing one to another of him in dances, saying, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands? And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath. And he changed his behaviour before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard. Then said Achish unto his servants, Lo, ye see the man is mad: wherefore then have ye brought him to me? Have I need of mad men, that ye have brought this fellow to play the mad man in my presence? shall this fellow come into my house?"
""In the Lord shall my soul be praised." "Let no one," David says, "praise my intelligence, through which I was preserved from dangers." For, not in the power of man, nor in wisdom, but in the grace of God is salvation. "Let not," it is said, "the rich man glory in his riches, nor the wise man in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth" the Lord his God [Jeremiah 9:23-24]. If, however, someone is praised for beauty of body or renowned parentage, his soul is not praised in the Lord, but each person of such a kind is occupied with vanity. The ordinary professions, in fact, those of governor, doctor, orator, or architect who constructs cities, pyramids, labyrinths, or any other expensive or ponderous masses of buildings, do not merit to be truly praised. They who are praised for these things do not keep their soul in the Lord. It suffices us for every dignity to be called servants of such a great Lord. Certainly, one who ministers to the King will not be high-minded because he has been assigned to this particular rank of the ministry, and having been considered worthy to serve God, he will not contrive for himself praises from elsewhere, will he, as if the call of the Lord did not suffice for all pre-eminence of glory and distinction?
Therefore, "in the Lord shall my soul be praised: let the meek hear and rejoice." Since with the help of God, by deceiving my enemies, he says, I have successfully obtained safety without war, by only the changing of my countenance, "Let the meek hear" that it is possible even for those at peace to erect a trophy, and for those not fighting to be named victors. "And let them rejoice," being strengthened to embrace meekness by my example. "O Lord, remember David, and all his meekness" (Psalm 131:1 LXX]. Meekness is indeed the greatest of the virtues; therefore, it is counted among the beatitudes. "Blessed are the meek," it is said, "for they shall posses the earth" [Matthew 5:4] (The Fathers of the Church: St. Basil, Exegetic Homilies,, Homily 16, trans. Sister Agnes Clare Way, C.D.P. (Washington, D.C.: Catholic University of America Press, 1963), p. 251ff).


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Q: Efficient method for factor expressions with square roots Inspired from this, I tried factor following expressions, Mathematica takes a long time,
I couldn't even wait for it to finish. Maple calculating  it takes about 5 sec. Can you recommend an efficient method? To get the factored result please click here(generated by Maple 16).
Factor[1 - 216 x^2 - 192 x^3 + 16140 x^4 + 18816 x^5 - 547528 x^6 -
  687168 x^7 + 8960886 x^8 + 12394752 x^9 - 67518888 x^10 -
  108989760 x^11 + 178031596 x^12 + 374357376 x^13 + 61149384 x^14 -
  96214464 x^15 + 3999249 x^16,
 Extension -> {Sqrt[2], Sqrt[3], Sqrt[5], Sqrt[6], Sqrt[11]}]

A: Unlike your earlier Expand example, I cannot replicate the slowness here.
In[30]:= Timing[
 fax = Factor[
    1 - 216 x^2 - 192 x^3 + 16140 x^4 + 18816 x^5 - 547528 x^6 -
     687168 x^7 + 8960886 x^8 + 12394752 x^9 - 67518888 x^10 -
     108989760 x^11 + 178031596 x^12 + 374357376 x^13 +
     61149384 x^14 - 96214464 x^15 + 3999249 x^16,
    Extension -> {Sqrt[2], Sqrt[3], Sqrt[5], Sqrt[6], Sqrt[11]}];]

(* Out[30]= {0.480000, Null} *)

Factor will use a primitive element, so convert to radicals to go to radicals.
In[31]:= Timing[ToRadicals[fax]]

(* Out[31]= {0.,
 157964603341393 + 91200903120336 Sqrt[3] -
  4278656335470048 Sqrt[5 - 2 Sqrt[6]] +
  89935414457372160 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6]) +
  62309081229003360 Sqrt[2] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6]) +
  51924234357502800 Sqrt[3] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6]) +
  35974165782948864 Sqrt[6] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6]) -
  1261240613743683456 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(3/2) -
  889994874234520384 Sqrt[2] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(3/2) -
  728177624373698496 Sqrt[3] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(3/2) -
  513838768562241408 Sqrt[6] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(3/2) +
  12323061227178959376 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^2 +
  8711905205113320960 Sqrt[2] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^2 +
  7114722584175878784 Sqrt[3] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^2 +
  5029820909052636480 Sqrt[6] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^2 -
  88232583176459376768 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(5/2) -
  62388546039057394176 Sqrt[2] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(5/2) -
  50941106398863376896 Sqrt[3] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(5/2) -
  36020043319228734336 Sqrt[6] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(5/2) +
  478093358287174151680 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^3 +
  338062333338701947008 Sqrt[2] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^3 +
  276027326042542835520 Sqrt[3] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^3 +
  195180381321361818624 Sqrt[6] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^3 -
  1997428926525420492288 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(7/2) -
  1412395246615804708608 Sqrt[2] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(7/2) -
  1153216137412904493312 Sqrt[3] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(7/2) -
  815446769474433867264 Sqrt[6] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(7/2) +
  6493163212229734802016 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^4 +
  4591359616509582336000 Sqrt[2] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^4 +
  3748829510010630067200 Sqrt[3] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^4 +
  2650822723593059823360 Sqrt[6] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^4 -
  16446760524212038838784 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(9/2) -
  11629615898963258318848 Sqrt[2] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(9/2) -
  9495541639814490759168 Sqrt[3] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(9/2) -
  6714361852964445470208 Sqrt[6] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(9/2) +
  32268730179416053862400 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^5 +
  22817437911549382464000 Sqrt[2] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^5 +
  18630360044435013600000 Sqrt[3] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^5 +
  13173653928269969006592 Sqrt[6] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^5 -
  48352419038274050377728 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(11/2) -
  34190323359888173177856 Sqrt[2] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(11/2) -
  27916282124786355016704 Sqrt[3] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(11/2) -
  19739792411726278232064 Sqrt[6] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(11/2) +
  53964237338898693931264 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^6 +
  38158478229689721446400 Sqrt[2] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^6 +
  31156267008017112299520 Sqrt[3] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^6 +
  22030807639741785308160 Sqrt[6] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^6 -
  43021093037533864040448 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(13/2) -
  30420506556750775984128 Sqrt[2] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(13/2) -
  24838239593682148958208 Sqrt[3] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(13/2) -
  17563287686455991494656 Sqrt[6] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(13/2) +
  22800236715739400232960 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^7 +
  16122202025212411435008 Sqrt[2] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^7 +
  13163722830612297722880 Sqrt[3] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^7 +
  9308157661371798208512 Sqrt[6] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^7 -
  7001994355390356627456 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(15/2) -
  4951157685773279219712 Sqrt[2] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(15/2) -
  4042603322067924430848 Sqrt[3] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(15/2) -
  2858552225425724940288 Sqrt[6] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^(15/2) +
  888100660971628040448 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^8 +
  627981998862511964160 Sqrt[2] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^8 +
  512745154955400278016 Sqrt[3] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^8 +
  362565576601493852160 Sqrt[6] (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])^8 -
  2470283462936832 Sqrt[2 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])] -
  2470283462936832 Sqrt[3 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])] -
  1426218778490016 Sqrt[6 (5 - 2 Sqrt[6])]} *)

At this point one might attempt denesting. There was a post on this topic in Mathematica.StackExchange maybe a couple of months ago.

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MP Richards - Liberal Plastic Ban isn't a Plan
MP Banff-Airdrie Blake Richards
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So far, Justin Trudeau's plan for the environment has included a carbon tax that does nothing to lower emissions but hurts Canadian families, and giving taxpayer funded fridges to companies that can afford them. Now the Liberals want to ban single-use plastics, and once again, it's Canadians who will be footing the bill. Plastic waste is a problem, but unlike the Liberals, Conservatives understand that banning single-use plastics won't necessarily help the environment, but it will cost Canadians. The Liberals don't understand that many Canadians are already disposing their waste responsibly; the problem is that Canada's plastic waste recycling system is broken. In 2016, despite the conscientious efforts of Canadians – only 9% of plastic waste was ultimately recycled in Canada while 87% went to landfills.
But the Liberals aren't doing anything to fix Canada's broken recycling program, instead they plan to ban single-use plastics by 2021. While the Liberals are taking the plastic bags and plastic spoons out of the hands of Canadians – and threatening over 90,000 plastic manufacturing jobs in the process (many of them in Alberta) – it's clear that the Liberals are just trying to pretend that they have an environmental plan before the federal election. The Liberals care more about taking feel-good photo-ops and overtaxing Canadian families than with taking meaningful action. The Liberals say that they'll partner with the provinces to introduce standards for companies that manufacture or sell items with plastic packaging to make them more responsible for plastic waste. But, we've seen how the Liberals cooperate with the provinces – they'd rather bully and fight the provinces in court than develop solutions that work for everyone.
To make matters worse, although 95% of the plastic in our oceans can be traced to Asia and Africa, the Liberals are instead punishing hard working and thoughtful Canadian families. Just like the carbon tax, the Liberals are targeting Canadians instead of the largest emitters. While plastic waste is a global issue that can be traced back to countries such as China, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, the Liberals would rather blame Canadians for staying hydrated. While cleaning up plastic waste is important, to date, the Liberals have only managed to agree to symbolic agreements that the United States and Japan have not signed on to.
Conservatives recognize that Canada's recycling system is coming up short and it's time for an update. By working collaboratively with the provinces, Conservatives know that we can fix Canada's recycling program and do our part to clean up plastic waste in our own backyard. Instead of turning recycling into a last minute election stunt, Conservatives know that consultations and expert opinions are required, so that the unintended consequences of reducing plastic waste don't end up doing harm. Justin Trudeau is posing with symbolic pre- election gestures and doing nothing to fix our broken recycling system. It turns out that the Liberals only want to reduce your opportunities, reuse their same old-tired excuses, and recycle your hard earned money into perks for Liberals and their closest friends.
Visit http://www.blakerichards.ca/plastic-waste/to Have Your Say.
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Summly, a London, UK-based mobile news aggregator, has been acquired by by Yahoo! (Nasdaq: YHOO).
The terms of the deal were not disclosed but reports said the sum could amount to approximately $30m.
Launched in December 2011 by Nick D'Aloisio, Summly is a mobile product company which aimed to simplify the way people get information, making it faster, easier and more concise. It was backed by Ashton Kutcher, Betaworks, Brian Chesky, Hosain Rahman, Jessica Powell, Joanna Shields, Josh Kushner, Mark Pincus, Matt Mullenweg, Seb Bishop, Shakil Khan, Spencer Hyman, Stephen Fry, Troy Carter, Vivi Nevo, Yoko Ono and others.
The company, which is to remove Summly from the App Store today, expects its summarization technology will be soon integrated into multiple Yahoo! products.
The transaction is still subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2013.
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Definition, Formulas, Examples
The bulk modulus is a measure of how incompressible a material is. Piotr Marcinski / EyeEm / Getty Images
Physics Laws, Concepts, and Principles
Important Physicists
Cosmology & Astrophysics
The bulk modulus is a constant the describes how resistant a substance is to compression. It is defined as the ratio between pressure increase and the resulting decrease in a material's volume. Together with Young's modulus, the shear modulus, and Hooke's law, the bulk modulus describes a material's response to stress or strain.
Usually, bulk modulus is indicated by K or B in equations and tables. While it applies to uniform compression of any substance, it is most often used to describe the behavior of fluids. It can be used to predict compression, calculate density, and indirectly indicate the types of chemical bonding within a substance. The bulk modulus is considered a descriptor of elastic properties because a compressed material returns to its original volume once the pressure is released.
The units for the bulk modulus are Pascals (Pa) or newtons per square meter (N/m2) in the metric system, or pounds per square inch (PSI) in the English system.
Table of Fluid Bulk Modulus (K) Values
There are bulk modulus values for solids (e.g., 160 GPa for steel; 443 GPa for diamond; 50 MPa for solid helium) and gases (e.g., 101 kPa for air at constant temperature), but the most common tables list values for liquids. Here are representative values, in both English and metric units:
English Units
(105 PSI)
(109 Pa)
Acetone 1.34 0.92
Benzene 1.5 1.05
Carbon Tetrachloride 1.91 1.32
Ethyl Alcohol 1.54 1.06
Gasoline 1.9 1.3
Glycerin 6.31 4.35
ISO 32 Mineral Oil 2.6 1.8
Kerosene 1.9 1.3
Mercury 41.4 28.5
Paraffin Oil 2.41 1.66
Petrol 1.55 - 2.16 1.07 - 1.49
Phosphate Ester 4.4 3
SAE 30 Oil 2.2 1.5
Seawater 3.39 2.34
Sulfuric Acid 4.3 3.0
Water 3.12 2.15
Water - Glycol 5 3.4
Water - Oil Emulsion 3.3
The K value varies, depending on the state of matter of a sample, and in some cases, on the temperature. In liquids, the amount of dissolved gas greatly impacts the value. A high value of K indicates a material resists compression, while a low value indicates volume appreciably decreases under uniform pressure. The reciprocal of the bulk modulus is compressibility, so a substance with a low bulk modulus has high compressibility.
Upon reviewing the table, you can see the liquid metal mercury is very nearly incompressible. This reflects the large atomic radius of mercury atoms compared with atoms in organic compounds and also the packing of the atoms. Because of hydrogen bonding, water also resists compression.
Bulk Modulus Formulas
The bulk modulus of a material may be measured by powder diffraction, using x-rays, neutrons, or electrons targeting a powdered or microcrystalline sample. It may be calculated using the formula:
Bulk Modulus (K) = Volumetric stress / Volumetric strain
This is the same as saying it equals the change in pressure divided by the change in volume divided by initial volume:
Bulk Modulus (K) = (p1 - p0) / [(V1 - V0) / V0]
Here, p0 and V0 are the initial pressure and volume, respectively, and p1 and V1 are the pressure and volume measured upon compression.
Bulk modulus elasticity may also be expressed in terms of pressure and density:
K = (p1 - p0) / [(ρ1 - ρ0) / ρ0]
Here, ρ0 and ρ1 are the initial and final density values.
Example Calculation
The bulk modulus may be used to calculate hydrostatic pressure and density of a liquid. For example, consider seawater in the deepest point of the ocean, the Mariana Trench. The base of the trench is 10994 m below sea level.
The hydrostatic pressure in the Mariana Trench may be calculated as:
p1 = ρ*g*h
Where p1 is the pressure, ρ is the density of seawater at sea level, g is the acceleration of gravity, and h is the height (or depth) of the water column.
p1 = (1022 kg/m3)(9.81 m/s2)(10994 m)
p1 = 110 x 106 Pa or 110 MPa
Knowing the pressure at sea level is 105 Pa, the density of the water at the bottom of the trench may be calculated:
ρ1 = [(p1 - p)ρ + K*ρ) / K
ρ1 = [[(110 x 106 Pa) - (1 x 105 Pa)](1022 kg/m3)] + (2.34 x 109 Pa)(1022 kg/m3)/(2.34 x 109 Pa)
ρ1 = 1070 kg/m3
What can you see from this? Despite the immense pressure on water at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, it isn't compressed very much!
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So my Boy NC-17 was in town this week and we went out to eat and while out he asked me who it was I wanted to win in hip-hop right now. Who do I think should be leading the game right now, and I must say it was a question I was pissed off at not being to answer at the time. Of course the entire next day I thought about it and here is my list of folks I think are underrated or should be moved to the top of the game and be the folks who get the accolades and the love.
B.O.B. - Bobbie Ray isn't a new artist but I think he is slept on. His latest album, Underground Luxury was definitely a sales and PR dud by his lofty standards but the quality was there and he had depth and fun as usual. He is often overlooked and I think as a rapper he is very comparable to Drake only not as ratchet in a lot of the music he makes.
Wale - Folarin has his share of detractors and haters but the dude makes good music and can really rap. He might have to come to grips with the fact his following may never grow as large as someone like Meek Mill whom he is better than in every way imaginable but it will be passionate. He just ahs to stay the path and control his anger.
Don trip - I think a lot of people would be surprised that Trip is one of my favorite dudes right now. Honestly everyone needs some ratchet int heir life but he is more than just a thug who can spit. He has depth to him and while he has punchlines that can be simplistic at times, his passion and desire come through in his music.
Big Krit - Beyond Mt. Olympus I like Krit. He has a good mix of trap/reality rap, lyrical skills, and introspective perspective. He is like a way better David Banner who seems to be a bit more authentic than David as well. He has such a variety of music it's hard to pin him into one area or style.
Gunplay - Now I can admit I didn't like Gunplay at first. But he has grown to be tolerable as he has continued. Honestly he isn't that serious as a rapper to me but he is who he is and when compared to say Waka Flaka I prefer to listen to Ross' protege. In fact it reminds me of the guilty pleasure I took with listening to Tony Yayo and his struggle bars.
What was crazy is that while doing this I was trying my damndest to think of East or West Coast artists that I felt deserved to be included but right now no one is standing out more than some of these southern rappers who represent a variety of styles. It is my unfortunate duty to tell you, the South is winning.


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Q: Getting Negative Forecasting Values My data set in R contains the values like
a   b  c
15  30  15
10  40  19
19  10  41
40  25  27

I have used the formula forecast(sample$a,h=5) after invoking require(forecast). Got the negative forecasting values.
Point Forecast       Lo 80     Hi 80      Lo 95     Hi 95
5       39.99787    1.036967  78.95877  -19.58769  99.58343
6       39.99787  -22.550980 102.54672  -55.66234 135.65808
7       39.99787  -47.693434 127.68917  -94.11441 174.11015
8       39.99787  -76.830999 156.82674 -138.67647 218.67221
9       39.99787 -111.825136 191.82088 -192.19538 272.19112

To avoid this I have used log values for forecasting and as a result I got the new values like
forecast(log(sample$a),h=5)

  Point Forecast    Lo 80    Hi 80    Lo 95    Hi 95
5       3.688805 3.007466 4.370144 2.646787 4.730823
6       3.688805 2.725294 4.652316 2.215243 5.162367
7       3.688805 2.508770 4.868840 1.884097 5.493513
8       3.688805 2.326229 5.051381 1.604926 5.772684
9       3.688805 2.165407 5.212203 1.358969 6.018641

If I look at the forecasted values before and after the log transformation, lot of difference is there. Can someone assist me which one is appropriate between these to forecasting values? Which values should I consider as a forecasted values for the variable 'a'?


La Réserve is an installation inspired by the specific history of a park that the city of Montreal left without any designation. At the park's entrance, a structure evokes the two squares - one red, the other, grey - usually used by the city of Montreal to announce the park's equipment.
A mobile and transparent suitcase completes the installation. A neon sign shines within the suitcase, stating that a journey has come to an end: "Nous y voilà" ("Here we are").
Place without a name, determines its own context.
La Réserve is an installation by Clément de Gaulejac who was inspired by the specific history of a park that had been left without designation or assignment by the city of Montreal. Not knowing what to do with the space, the city decided... not to make any decision about it. And so, the park was left as it was, a white space on the map of the city. A fence prohibiting access to the park insured that the default decision would not be countermanded by use of the space. DARE-DARE moved into the park in 2006, opening the fence, and printed business cards with the intriguing mention "located in a park with no name". Clément de Gaulejac decided to leave his own mark on the story of this park by imagining an installation by which this unnamed park became The Park With No Name.


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Q: How to understand the KL-divergence between two non-negative matrices I am reading Non-negative Matrix algorithm using KL-divergence as metric.
The KL-divergence is known as $D(P,Q)=\sum_i P(i)log\frac{P(i)}{Q(i)}$ for discrete distribution.
However, the KL-divergence between two non-negative matrix shows as $D(A,B)=\sum_{i,j} A_{i,j}\log\frac{A_{i,j}}{B_{i,j}}+\sum_{i,j} B_{i,j}-\sum_{i,j}A_{i,j}$
I don't understand where is the function is derived from?


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California Billionaire Promises To Help Victims Of Global Warming
June 6, 2014 / 3:35 PM / CBS Sacramento
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — An environmentalist billionaire who has pledged to spend tens of millions of dollars targeting Republicans who reject climate change announced Friday that he is now creating a fund to help victims of extreme weather disasters, starting with wildfires in the American West.
Tom Steyer and his wife, Kat Taylor, launched the Climate Disaster Relief Fund with profits from withdrawing all of the couple's investments in Kinder Morgan, one of the largest energy companies in North America. Steyer's NextGen Climate confirmed that the couple made an initial contribution of $2 million.
Climate change leads to warming temperatures, drought and insect outbreaks, which exacerbate costly wildfires, Steyer said in a statement.
"Climate change is the defining issue of our generation," he said. "We can no longer afford to wait to address this very real threat."
A retired hedge-fund manager and longtime Democratic donor, Steyer has pledged to spend up to $100 million this year in political campaigns nationwide to shape climate policy — half his money and the rest raised from likeminded donors. The money will be used to back Democrats and attack Republicans running for Senate in New Hampshire, Iowa, Colorado and Michigan, and for governor in Pennsylvania, Florida and Maine.
Steyer cited studies that predict climate change could double the threat of wildfires in the southern Rockies and increase that threat by 74 percent in California.
Firefighters and nurses on the front lines of these disasters will be among the first to receive money from Steyer's fund, which will be managed by the San Francisco Foundation. The fund will also provide relief to victims of oil spills, droughts, floods and other disasters related to extreme weather or climate change, Steyer said.
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