Hovering over the ocean, and surrounded by windows, this flat has direct ocean views out of every window. Recently renovated, this full 3 bedroom apartment has a spacious open kitchen and is right on the ocean. Large grassy lanai in front of water.
Long, open plan space. Sits above the penthouse level, so you need to walk up one flight of stairs after the elevator and this adds to the privacy. The views are some of the best on the island.
High-end, oceanfront luxury is what the Kahakai Penthouse is all about. A rare find on the Gold Coast of Oahu, this penthouse has unobstructed views from the west side of the island where the sun sets all the way across to the bottom of Diamond Head.
From the suite's oceanfront lanai you have a bird's eye view of some of the best surf on the south shore, as well as breaching whales in the winter.
Upon entering the penthouse you are immediately greeted with floor to ceiling windows that look out to the Diamond Head coastline. The master bedroom to the right (housing 1 queen bed) not only offers endless views of Waikiki, but an elegant and serene place to relax after a long day at the beach. The unit comes with flat screen televisions hooked to cable, a/c, WI-FI and a fully equipped kitchen. Only the highest end appointments have been used throughout the unit and no detail has been overlooked. Simply show up with a swimsuit and a good book, and you are set for your vacation.
After you are settled in to the Kahakai Penthouse you have a world of activity right outside your door. From sailing to snorkeling and surfing, all ocean activities can be found along the Gold Coast and Waikiki. Not only can you enjoy all that the ocean has to offer, you also have quick access to hiking, shopping, fine dining, and sightseeing.
A ride down the elevator to the building's garage will lead you to the community washer & dryer area and on the 1st floor of the building is a private oceanfront lounge for tenants with direct access to the ocean. If parking is required, you may reserve a spot in the building for a daily fee.
Come and see for yourself all that this penthouse has to offer.
N.B. This suite actually sits above the penthouse level, so you need to walk up one flight of stairs after the elevator and this adds to the privacy. The views are some of the best on the island.
Floor to ceiling full sliding doors in the living area ensure your gatherings enjoy truly the best views. Whether that be the surfers, the paddlers from the Outrigger club (next door) or the evening sailboat flotilla that coasts ahead of you as you sip a Mai Tai at sunset.
The penthouse itself has two bedrooms plus modern bathroom and well equipped kitchen.
Our suite is entirely yours for the duration of your stay with it's full length private lanai (that has ample seating for eight) included, should you wish to have friends over to share your luxurious vacation views.
The suite sits atop the Diamond Head Beach Hotel & Residences and is far from the madding crowd that bustles through Waikiki, yet still only a leisurely 15 min walk along the ocean front should you seek a wilder nightlife or to enjoy the many top notch restaurants Waikiki has to offer.
Our suite offers complimentary high-speed WiFi, HD TV and cable. We have a front desk person in the lobby to assist with the printing of boarding passes, local tips on food places and hikes for all energy levels.
The hotel communal gardens below us offer additional space to relax whilst gaining a tan listen to the ocean that meets our property. Maybe you'll take a snorkel along the reef to view the fascinating marine life, the choice is yours?
High Floor with Full Kitchen 'Residential' Suite. Look-out in either direction from main living room in this 1-Bedroom condo & see the surf as it breaks. Sit on the modern sofa & gaze out at the ocean, cityscape, park, & mountains. The beautifully furnished, living room, flat screen TV & dining table for 2. Open the windows on each side of the unit for the trade winds. A unique feature of the building is that each floor is only one unit wide, so getting a cooling cross breeze is accomplished by opening windows on each side of the unit.
A bright and airy space on the 11th floor of this boutique private hotel. Full kitchen with King bed private lanai and AMAZING views. Everything you'll need whether just for the weekend or a full month stay.
Relax in the mornings in our communal ocean front gardens with plenty of lounge chairs to grab that tan. Also the perfect place to enjoy sunsets with a glass of wine as the sun sets over the Pacific horizon.
The stroll along the promenade into Waikiki is beautiful and relaxing, a must to grab those famous 'sunset selfies' to show to friends and loved ones.
The Suite has a small fridge, microwave, coffee machine with a few days supply for your morning beverage.
There's a mini mart convenience store just 4 mins walk from our property that has most of the essentials and sunblock etc.
We also have a guest host for anything that pops up during your trip to do with the Studio itself.
Mahalo for showing an interest in our suite and we look forward to welcoming you to the island soon.
Open the windows on each side of the unit for the trade winds. A unique feature of the building is that each floor is only one unit wide, so getting a cooling cross breeze is accomplished by opening windows on each side of the unit.
Professionally managed Hawai'i Americana Realty.
The Suite has a medium fridge, microwave, coffee machine with a few days supply for your morning beverage.
The Hotel has a front desk person from 10-4pm weekdays if you have questions about ' Must See' things to do whilst visiting.
Professionally Managed by Hawai'i Americana Realty.
Well mainted large Studio on the 'Gold Coast'. With large HD TV, included highspeed wireless WiFi. Private, 'over the park' corner balcony also - ideal for lazy afternoons with a book. This Condo has above tree line views being on the 10th floor and benefits from lanai and large windows so you can enjoy the great ocean trade winds from the comfort of bed. Relax under Diamond Head's iconic frame as you layout in our gardens or pop straight into the ocean for a relaxing dip.
High Floor with Full Kitchen 'Residential' Suite. Look-out in either direction from main living room in this 1-Bedroom condo & see the surf as it breaks. Sit on the cushy sofa & gaze out at the ocean, cityscape, park, & mountains. The beautifully furnished, living room includes Indonesian, dark-wood, plantation-style furniture, flat screen TV & dining table for 2. Open the windows on each side of the unit for the trade winds. A unique feature of the building is that each floor is only one unit wide, so getting a cooling cross breeze is accomplished by opening windows on each side of the unit.
High Floor with Full Kitchen 'Residential' Suite. Look-out in either direction from main living room in this 1-Bedroom condo & see the surf as it breaks. Sit on the comfy sofa & gaze out at the ocean, cityscape, park, & mountains. A unique feature of the building is that each floor is only one unit wide, so getting a cooling cross breeze is accomplished by opening windows on each side of the unit.
Luxurious oceanfront condo, redecorated, refreshed in 2013. Remodeled kitchen, stainless appliances, and bathroom. upgraded furniture throughout. Travertine stone floors in living room and carpeting in the bedroom. Large flat screen TV in both the living room and bedroom with cable, dvd, & stereo. Beautiful lanai furniture to sit and enjoy view of ocean and sunsets with cocktails. Air conditioning in both the living room and bedroom.
Panoramic ocean views from every room, including views of diamond head and the city lights of Honolulu from living room, kitchen and bedroom. Lanai looks directly over pacific ocean. Hear the ocean surf at night. Sandy beach next door, with stairs leading to swimming area at high tide. Snorkeling in front of property along with grassy area to sit and enjoy the sun.
The condo is on the 8th floor, direct oceanfront. Free WiFi internet, local telephone, cable, electricity, and water included.
'credit card payment' operated laundry room located in the basement of the building.
This Luxury Oceanfront Suite is a vacation rental located on the 7th floor of the Diamond Head Beach Hotel in Waikiki. Enjoy stunning views of Waikiki's prestigious Gold Coast, Diamond Head, and the Pacific Ocean. Situated across from lush Kapiolani Park and within close proximity to the Waikiki Aquarium, the Outrigger Canoe Club, the Honolulu Zoo, and Waikiki, this is an amazing treasure in a prime location.
This two-bedroom vacation rental comes complete with a full designer kitchen and living area. A large ocean-side lanai features amazing 180 degree views from the ocean to the mountains. All rooms are air-conditioned with private lanais. Assigned covered parking is available for an additional fee.
Relax and unwind on the edge of the Pacific ocean in the private beachfront garden and small golden beach. The hotel is just steps away from numerous attractions, shops and restaurants and the world famous beaches of Waikiki.
6th Floor with Full Kitchen 'Residential' Suite. Look-out in either direction from main living room in this 1-Bedroom condo & see the surf as it breaks. Sit on the comfy sofa & relax on the Gold Coast of Oahu, Just 10 mins walk to heart of Waikiki, cityscape, park, & mountains. A unique feature of the building is that each floor is only one unit wide, so getting a cooling cross breeze is accomplished by opening windows on each side of the unit.
Step out onto the lanai and enjoy the ocean views, walk through the kitchen and plan your first dinner? This is a beautiful suite, ideal for a 2 couples or family.
This Large Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Suite is a vacation rental located on the 5th floor of the Diamond Head Beach Hotel in Waikiki. Enjoy stunning views of Waikiki's prestigious Gold Coast, Diamond Head, and the Pacific Ocean. Situated across from lush Kapiolani Park and within close proximity to the Waikiki Aquarium, the Outrigger Canoe Club, the Honolulu Zoo, and Waikiki, this is an amazing treasure in a prime location.
This two-bedroom vacation rental comes complete with a full kitchen and open plan living area. A large ocean-side lanai features amazing 180 degree views from the ocean to the mountains. All rooms are air-conditioned with private lanais. Assigned covered parking is available for an additional fee.
Located at the foot of the iconic Diamond Head crater, this home away from home has everything you need for either business / pleasure or a little of both.
A complete high end remodel completed April 2017 by the new owners will leave you breathless.
The attention to detail to ensure everything you need is in the suite, quality of fabrics, design and overall feel of this suite may have you wondering if you are actually staying at a spa resort.
Having done much traveling ourselves we decided to try and include everything we love to find in a vacation rental.
From the organic cotton sheets to Coffee pot that can make one to 6 cups at one time.
The studio has high-speed WiFi and 'airport' printer for those needing to get a little work done (or just print-off local hikes & boarding passes) during their stay.
The HD TV comes with cable included.
Plenty of USB charging areas are located around the suite also.
The bathroom was super important to us and was inspired by several luxury spa locations around the world.
Your total comfort was our #1 goal from concept to fruitition with our suite.
We think it's ideally suited for couples, families of four or would be perfect for business travelers looking to split work and relaxation.
All our guests are welcomed in person at the suite on arrival, no matter what time your stay with us begins. We'll answer questions and share tips on popular spots to eat at & visit if needed too.
Be the first to know about new additions to our portfolio of luxury suites & Vacation Specials.
DHBHSuites at the Diamond Head Beach Hotel, 2947 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, professionally managed by Hawai'i Americana Realty #RB20384 - Please note all booking requests are processed manually in the order received and will be confirmed via email.


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24 September 2012 at 6:17am
The Chinese police chief who blew the whistle over a British businessman's murder jailed for 15 years
Angus Walker Correspondent
Former police chief Wang speaking during a court hearing in Chengdu Photo: Reuters
The sentencing of Wang Lijun to 15 years now poses the question: what will the Chinese government do about his former boss Bo Xilai, once a high-flying Party chief destined to become one of China's elite rulers?
Wang was the deputy mayor and police chief in Chongqing, a huge city in south-west China which was run by Mr Bo.
In February this year Wang Lijun fled to the US Consulate in Chengdu, about 300 miles away.
There he told startled diplomats that he had evidence linking Bo's wife to the death of a British man, Neil Heywood, who'd been found dead in a hotel room last November.
At first Mr Heywood's family were told he'd died from "excess alcohol consumption" and the UK consulate , with family consent, had allowed his body to be cremated immediately.
Bo pictured with Wang. Credit: Reuters
The US told the UK, and after William Hague had been briefed, the UK asked China to investigate.
Last month Bo's wife, Gu Kailai, was convicted of the murder of Mr Heywood.
The court heard she'd poisoned him. Bo Xilai was suspended from his powerful position and he hasn't been seen in public since March.
Sources have told ITV News that Bo will face criminal charges in connection with the cover-up of the Mr Heywood's murder.
The Bo family had used him as a middle man and he'd become a family friend. Bo's wife was godmother to one of his children.
Now she is the convicted murderer of her godchild's father.
41-year-old Heywood had even helped Bo Gua Gua, the powerful couple's son, get into his former public school, Harrow.
Bo, according to evidence in Wang's trial, knew about his wife's involvement as early as January this year.
When confronted by Wang he hit him and that's when the police chief made his dash to the US Consulate fearing for his life and seeking asylum.
Gu Kailai, wife of ousted Chinese Communist Party Politburo member Bo Xilai Credit: Reuters TV / Reuters
The 15-year sentence is considered relatively lenient for the crimes of "bending the law for selfish ends, defection, abuse of power and bribe taking".
The court indicated that Wang's co-operation, once he'd left the US Consulate with his bid for asylum refused, had been treated as mitigation.
So the former police chief is seen officially as a whistle-blower.
His evidence can now be used against Bo Xilai in a future criminal case.
Bo, once tipped for the top, will now spend the rest of his days locked up, either under house arrest in a secluded villa far from public view or in prison.
The death of Mr Heywood and the political fallout that followed has shocked many in China.
The scandal has revealed that senior Party bosses like Bo Xilai live a luxurious life, with foreigners helping them buy expensive properties overseas and despite Bo's modest official income of around £13,000, his son was sent to expensive private schools in England.
Despite heavy censorship, the details have spread fast thanks to the rise of Chinese social media sites.
Closing the Bo Xilai chapter is now important because China's rulers don't want too many more questions asked about the lifestyles of the leadership.
Putting Bo Xilai on trial, shifts the focus of his case away from an internal party investigation into bribery and money laundering.
In a few weeks time the Communist Party will announce the names of the new leaders who will run this vast, cash rich country for the next decade.
China wants the world to see Bo as a criminal, not a corrupt senior leader.
Last updated Mon 24 Apr 2017
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from __future__ import print_function
import click
import datetime
import errno
from functools import wraps
import json
import logging
import filelock
import os
import sys

from onecodex.api import Api
from onecodex.lib.auth import check_version, fetch_api_key_from_uname
from onecodex.utils import collapse_user
from onecodex.version import __version__

log = logging.getLogger("onecodex")
DATE_FORMAT = "%Y-%m-%d %H:%M"
API_KEY_LEN = 32

def login_uname_pwd(server, api_key=None):
    """Prompts user for username and password, gets API key from server if not provided."""
    username = click.prompt("Please enter your One Codex email")
    if api_key is not None:
        return username, api_key

    password = click.prompt("Please enter your password (typing will be hidden)", hide_input=True)

    # now get the API key
    api_key = fetch_api_key_from_uname(username, password, server)
    return username, api_key

def _login(server, creds_file=None, api_key=None, silent=False):
    """Login main function."""
    # fetch_api_key and check_version expect server to end in /
    if server[-1] != "/":
        server = server + "/"

    # creds file path setup
    if creds_file is None:
        creds_file = os.path.expanduser("~/.onecodex")

    # check if the creds file exists and is readable
    if not os.path.exists(creds_file):
        if silent:
            return None

        creds = {}
    elif not os.access(creds_file, os.R_OK):
        click.echo("Please check the permissions on {}".format(collapse_user(creds_file)), err=True)
        sys.exit(1)
    else:
        with filelock.FileLock("{}.lock".format(creds_file)):
            # it is, so let's read it!
            with open(creds_file, "r") as fp:
                try:
                    creds = json.load(fp)
                except ValueError:
                    click.echo(
                        "Your ~/.onecodex credentials file appears to be corrupted. "  # noqa
                        "Please delete it and re-authorize.",
                        err=True,
                    )
                    sys.exit(1)

            # check for updates if logged in more than one day ago
            last_update = creds.get("updated_at") or creds.get("saved_at")
            last_update = (
                last_update if last_update else datetime.datetime.now().strftime(DATE_FORMAT)
            )
            diff = datetime.datetime.now() - datetime.datetime.strptime(last_update, DATE_FORMAT)

            if diff.days >= 1:
                # if creds_file is old, check for updates
                upgrade_required, msg = check_version(__version__, server)
                creds["updated_at"] = datetime.datetime.now().strftime(DATE_FORMAT)

                try:
                    json.dump(creds, open(creds_file, "w"))
                except Exception as e:
                    if e.errno == errno.EACCES:
                        click.echo(
                            "Please check the permissions on {}".format(collapse_user(creds_file)),
                            err=True,
                        )
                        sys.exit(1)
                    else:
                        raise

                if upgrade_required:
                    click.echo("\nWARNING: {}\n".format(msg), err=True)

            # finally, give the user back what they want (whether silent or not)
            if silent:
                return creds.get("api_key", None)

            click.echo(
                "Credentials file already exists ({}). Logout first.".format(
                    collapse_user(creds_file)
                ),
                err=True,
            )
            return creds.get("email", None)

    # creds_file was not found and we're not silent, so prompt user to login
    email, api_key = login_uname_pwd(server, api_key=api_key)

    if api_key is None:
        click.echo(
            "We could not verify your credentials. Please check your email and password again. "
            "If you have single sign-on (SSO) enabled, you must login with `onecodex --api-key $API_KEY login`. "
            "Please contact support@onecodex.com if you continue to experience problems."
        )
        sys.exit(1)

    creds.update(
        {
            "api_key": api_key,
            "saved_at": datetime.datetime.now().strftime(DATE_FORMAT),
            "updated_at": None,
            "email": email,
        }
    )

    with filelock.FileLock("{}.lock".format(creds_file)):
        try:
            json.dump(creds, open(creds_file, "w"))
        except Exception as e:
            if e.errno == errno.EACCES:
                click.echo("Please check the permissions on {}".format(creds_file), err=True)
                sys.exit(1)
            else:
                raise

    click.echo("Your ~/.onecodex credentials file was successfully created.", err=True)

    return email

def _remove_creds(creds_file=None):
    """Remove ~/.onecodex file, returning True if successul or False if the file didn't exist."""
    if creds_file is None:
        creds_file = os.path.expanduser("~/.onecodex")

    try:
        os.remove(creds_file)
    except Exception as e:
        if e.errno == errno.ENOENT:
            return False
        elif e.errno == errno.EACCES:
            click.echo(
                "Please check the permissions on {}".format(collapse_user(creds_file)), err=True
            )
            sys.exit(1)
        else:
            raise

    try:
        os.remove("{}.lock".format(creds_file))
    except (IOError, OSError):
        pass

    return True

def _logout(creds_file=None):
    """Logout main function, just rm ~/.onecodex more or less."""
    if _remove_creds(creds_file=creds_file):
        click.echo("Successfully removed One Codex credentials.", err=True)
        sys.exit(0)
    else:
        click.echo("No One Codex API keys found.", err=True)
        sys.exit(1)

def login_required(fn):
    """Require login before proceeding, but does not prompt the user to login.

    Decorator should be used only on Click CLI commands.

    Notes
    -----
    Different means of authentication will be attempted in this order:
        1. An API key present in the Click context object from a previous successful authentication.
        2. A bearer token (ONE_CODEX_BEARER_TOKEN) in the environment.
        3. An API key (ONE_CODEX_API_KEY) in the environment.
        4. An API key in the credentials file (~/.onecodex).
    """

    @wraps(fn)
    def login_wrapper(ctx, *args, **kwargs):
        base_url = os.environ.get("ONE_CODEX_API_BASE", "https://app.onecodex.com")

        api_kwargs = {"telemetry": ctx.obj["TELEMETRY"], "load_extensions": False}

        api_key_prior_login = ctx.obj.get("API_KEY")
        bearer_token_env = os.environ.get("ONE_CODEX_BEARER_TOKEN")
        api_key_env = os.environ.get("ONE_CODEX_API_KEY")
        api_key_creds_file = _login(base_url, silent=True)

        if api_key_prior_login is not None:
            api_kwargs["api_key"] = api_key_prior_login
        elif bearer_token_env is not None:
            api_kwargs["bearer_token"] = bearer_token_env
        elif api_key_env is not None:
            api_kwargs["api_key"] = api_key_env
        elif api_key_creds_file is not None:
            api_kwargs["api_key"] = api_key_creds_file
        else:
            click.echo(
                "The command you specified requires authentication. Please login first.\n", err=True
            )
            ctx.exit(1)

        ctx.obj["API"] = Api(**api_kwargs)

        return fn(ctx, *args, **kwargs)

    return login_wrapper

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We have written letter to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wishing them every happiness on their wedding day.


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1824 Clovermeadow Dr., Vienna, Virginia. Just Listed for $825,000. Gorgeous 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home located in the sought after Sunnybrook neighborhood. Open concept floor plan with 2,352 above grade square feet of updated living space. Open concept kitchen and family room is the perfect area for entertaining. Formal dining room and living room. Spacious owner's retreat with large walk-in closet and updated en suite. 3 additional bedrooms on the upper level and newly updated full bath. Fully finished basement with recreation room, bedroom, full bath, and walk-out to the backyard with pool. Resort-like .57 acre lot with two level deck, pool, and extensive landscaping! Open House this Sunday, October, 14th from 1-3pm. Visit www.1824Clovermeadow.com for a full tour.
8635 Lenfant Place Manassas, Virginia. Listed for $525,000. Gorgeous 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home located in the sought after Coles Run Manor neighborhood. This home features updated hardwood floors, elevator, formal living room, and dining room. Open floor plan with updated kitchen, breakfast room, and family room with gas fireplace. Spacious owner's suite with en suite. Fully finished lower level walks out to spacious patio and backyard. Conveniently located on a quiet street near RT-234 and commuter access. Open House this Sunday, October, 14th from 1-4pm. Visit www.8635Lenfant.com for a full tour.
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Full support is provided in a new module, for rotary heads typically found on Trevisan type machine tools, common to the oil and gas industry where very large components require a turning operation provided by the rotating head. The component remains stationary on the rotary table, with the secondary spindle being used to turn profiles and bores.
Support for Nutated Head on mill turn machines using Fanuc, Siemens and Heidenhain controllers is introduced into Edgecam's machine tool configurations.
Turning, milling and wire EDM functions all benefit from numerous enhancements, including three for turners in the area of grooving. Improvements to the rough grooving cycle have done away with the need to manually add radius compensation, as the cycle now incorporates that functionality.
"The cycle now automatically detects a small radius or chamfer on a groove feature, and removes surplus cuts where applicable. "This not only saves cycle time, but also alleviates the need to manually check for wasted cuts." The rough groove cycle also offers a new Intermediate Cuts function for determining the number of extra cuts required to successfully machine across a large chamfer or radius on a groove feature.
Edgecam 2016 R2 continues to evolve its EWS product by importing 3D IGES wireframe files. Once the files have been loaded they can be turned into solid models with existing EWS tools such as Sketch Plane and Ruled Surface.
And three enhancements are aimed specifically at Wire EDM users. Firstly, new output options for each controller family have been added to the Machine Configuration settings – and the Makmino technology database has been updated to support additional machines and controllers.
Secondly, the Move command now supports rotary axis positioning, meaning users can choose not only a linear value, but also an angular co-ordinate. And thirdly, the Wire Ribbon Interface now has a 'Translate' command, giving the ability to globally move either single or multiple CAM instructions. "The command works in the same way as that in the mill and turning environments where 'from' and 'to' group the translated CAM instructions," says Simon Mee.
'Corner control' is now available when Compensation is set to Geometry. In previous versions of Edgecam, the ability to break the corner was only supported when Compensation was set to Centre-Line.
And a further enhancement has removed 'rollovers,' which could happen when the cycle was set to Pick Solid Faces. This improvement will be applied automatically when the toolpath is regenerated in Edgecam 2016 R2.
The new Editable Manual Turn feature means users can now alter a turned profile feature by simply checking an 'edit' command.
The Advanced 5-Axis Cycle benefits from seven new aspects, each one aimed at either offering new toolpath functionality, or improving existing ways of working. Focusing on the 'Multi blade machining' module, additional Collision Check options have been added, along with the introduction of a specific fillet finishing option commonly found on impellor components. The Roughing tab now includes the ability to mirror a 5-axis toolpath, which not only creates a mirror image by reflecting it symmetrically, but also alleviates the need to add extra transformation CAM instructions.
When using swarf machining in the 5-axis cycle, users will find a new parameter in the Utility tab: Maximum Angle Step For Rotation Axis limits the rotation angle of the machine head, as some machine controls struggle to compensate for large rotation angles.
A new pattern type – Flowline – has been added to the advanced 5-axis cycle. It creates a toolpath aligned to either the U or V direction of the machining surface. "The user can determine the toolpath's style, choosing either 'along' or 'around.' As only a single face is required, calculation is extremely fast." A typical application for Flowline is where a specific surface texture, or grain, is required.
Colour is now taken into account on the Filter Entity Type command. "This means users have extra control as they can identify all entities, including a solid feature, by their colour.
While using any of Edgecam's probing cycles entities, including linear and circular edges, vertices and circular faces, can now be picked directly from a solid model, and because they are associative to the model, the toolpath automatically updates after a design change.
A number of new and improved display enhancements give a greater level of control in Edgecam 2016 R2. Machine Display buttons have been added to the Heads Up Display control, for toggling individual elements of a machine tool graphic.
A 'comment field' has been added to all CAM cycles for outputting general information about a specific cycle, helping programmers communicate more easily. And, based on customer feedback, the new Setup Browser has replaced the Component Setup Window. While retaining all previous functionality, it adds the ability to dock and undock the display. The browser can be displayed on multiple tabs, but can also be hidden, if required.


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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Review – Bad Sportmanship
By Dave Aubrey
Platform Nintendo Switch
Publisher SEGA
Developer SEGA
As much as we all love competitive gaming experiences, there's something wonderful about stripping things down to the basics and just having fun with your friends. Sometimes I really want to play a fast-paced battle royale, and shoot people down while zipping around a map. And sometimes I just want to be able to play a game with friends, in the same room, and have fun. This is exactly why I love the Nintendo Switch, for since Mario Kart 8 Deluxe launched it has always given me something to play with my friends. You would think this means that Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is another feather in the Switch's cap, right? After all, its the perfect kind of minigame collection to play with friends and family. The only problem is that it sucks.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is the latest in a long line of Olympic-themed minigame collections starring Nintendo and Sega's brightest stars, and this one plays out very similarly to the others. You get Mario and Sonic's best friends together, you have them all compete in a variety of sports minigames which have a variety of control schemes available, and you laugh at the concept of Eggman doing perfect backflips and somersaults in gymnastics.
Mario's Creator Loosening the Reigns to Appeal to a Wider Audience and Challenge Disney
And there certainly is a sense of fun to the whole thing. Even when simply going through the character select screen with friends, imagining Vector the Crocodile getting his lights knocked around by Donkey Kong during a karate match. Each moment in the game seems primed and ready to make you smile. And even when playing the minigames it continues - you get given a very brief introduction to the basic controls, and then you must play. Just, play, and excel. Whether it's frantic flailing of the JoyCon motion controls or fumbling with your Pro Controller, there's fun to be had in just attempting to play the game. But when you know what you're doing, it suddenly becomes much less of a laugh riot.
It won't surprise anyone to discover that the selection of minigames is quite shallow. Usually, minigames amount to mashing away at the A button to start - or shaking your controller - and then pressing another button at the right time, and presto, your horse will jump a fence, or you'll row your boat, do a flip, ride your skateboard, etc. But all of them amount to the same shallow feeling minigames that just aren't very fun to play. There is more depth to each game than you are initially told, and in fact, after you play each game you are given a tip - usually something that makes the minigame you played much deeper than you initially thought, and you will have to play the game five times to unlock each tip for each game. Why they can't just tell you the exact controls from the beginning, no one knows. But even then, with all tips unlocked, you won't be having much more fun.
I was convinced to play with motion controls by a friend instead of with buttons, and I relented, figuring that playing with motion controls like a Wii Remote would be more enjoyable or fun with friends if nothing else. But of course, that was wrong. For some absurd reason, the motion controls are just awful. The game rarely knew what I was doing - heck, I rarely knew what I was doing - and it frustrated the whole experience, to the point that we quickly went back to playing with traditional controllers. When Wii Sports offered such a good motion-controlled gaming experience 13 years ago, I really thought it could only get better from there, but this travesty has proven me wrong.
There is a serviceable story mode, one where Sonic and Mario get sucked into an ancient videogame console, turn back into their original sprites, and must compete in the Tokyo 1964 Summer Games in order to escape. Here players will play through a bunch more Olympic minigames but as 2D sprites. These games aren't exactly a huge improvement over the rest of the minigames included, but their relative simplicity means they are far less frustrating and fly by pretty quickly. While Mario and Sonic make their escape, Luigi and Tails are on the outside and participate in their own variety of minigames to get them out, all while competing against Eggman Nega, who is apparently Eggman's descendant despite having a white mustache. The story mode, as a whole, is fine. Absolutely not essential, and frankly in need of a multiplayer option, but decent enough to play through once.
A Sonic Halloween – Official Pumpkin Hill Remix Created by SEGA
But once you've played through the story mode, you are just left with those minigames. I really don't want to be a miser, but there is no one minigame that is outstanding or particularly good. They are all just, acceptable, disappointing, lacking, and when they make up the entire game, well, that's pretty disappointing.
What this game needed was some sort of tournament mode, one that can be played with all four players, competing for high scores in a variety of events, and then scored at the end. It also needs events to play alongside your friends - the baton pass, maybe? The point is that a game like this lives and dies on its multiplayer offerings, and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 does more dying than living. After a long, bitter play session with friends, I put on Super Mario Party instead - another game with shallow minigames - but thanks to wonderful modes and a variety of options, we loved every minute.
Reviewed on Nintendo Switch (code provided by the publisher).
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is not a good minigame collection. While the minigames here aren't absolutely atrocious, none of them are particularly good or outstanding. Disappointing motion controls and a boring minigame selection really hamstring this crossover, and when games like Super Mario Party are available, I just can't bring myself to recommend it at all.
Varied, simple minigames
Eggman Nega
Tedious, boring minigames
No multiplayer tournament modes
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package org.springframework.boot.cli;

import org.junit.Rule;
import org.junit.Test;

import static org.hamcrest.Matchers.containsString;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertThat;

/**
 * Tests for CLI Classloader issues.
 *
 * @author Phillip Webb
 */
public class ClassLoaderIntegrationTests {

	@Rule
	public CliTester cli = new CliTester("src/test/resources/");

	@Test
	public void runWithIsolatedClassLoader() throws Exception {
		// CLI classes or dependencies should not be exposed to the app
		String output = this.cli.run("classloader-test-app.groovy",
				SpringCli.class.getName());
		assertThat(output, containsString("HasClasses-false-true-false"));
	}
}


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Арту́р Едуа́рдович Щави́нський — лейтенант Національної Гвардії України.

Станом на березень 2017 року — старший офіцер; командир 2-ї бойової групи.

Нагороди та вшанування
 Указом Президента України № 741/2019 від 10 жовтня 2019 року за «особисту мужність і самовіддані дії, виявлені у захисті державного суверенітету та територіальної цілісності України» нагороджений орденом «За мужність» III ступеня.

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Now - the new-look Old Bell Tavern in Harrogate.
One of Harrogate's most-loved and historic pubs has reopened after closing for a minor refurbishment.
The Old Bell Tavern on Royal Parade first opened in the 1990s, though the venue's history goes back 230 years.
Offering seven cask beers and eight keg on tap, plus many other world and UK beers, The Old Bell reopened last Friday.
Customers appeared to like the changes.
Owners Market Town Taverns tweeted that the refurb had been "well received" by customers.
The popular bar, which led the way for a new wave of high quality bars in Harrogate in the Noughties, also serves food daily.
One famous visitor to the Old Bell Tavern was former US president Bill Clintom who popped in during a visit to Harrogate back in 2001.
Then - How the Old Bell Tavern in Harrogate looked before the refurbishment.
While updating the interior, the Old Bell's owners, owners Market Town Taverns have also been sensitive to the history of the pub.
The original Bell Tavern emerged from the early 17th century alehouses which served visitors resorting to Harrogate's famous Old Sulphur Well, which lies beneath the dome of the Royal Pump Room museum opposite the premises. It was also a stage in the York to Harrogate coaching run.
That original accolade has been the cornerstone of the 2017 refurbishment.
The Old Bell Tavern's Manager, Craig Sheelan said "It's incredible to think that today we're still trying to keep that reputation going. Hopefully our regulars will like what we've done. It's still the Old Bell and we've kept the heart of what makes it special; that's a fantastic selection of craft and cask ales and boutique spirits and home cooked and locally-sourced food, but now with table service.
Regular customers will still find much that is familiar - the original bar fashioned from an antique dresser and the original Farrah toffee shop memorabilia.
"It's all still there" says Louise Middlemass; "just restored, reframed and refreshed".
While the downstairs bar has received a relatively light touch, it is the upstairs at the Old Bell where the major updates are to be found.
"We wanted to make the space lighter and much more accommodating for people to sit in comfortable surroundings, tap into our free wifi and relax or work" explains Louise Middlemass. "The space is also still available for private hire".
And what about the legendary ghost of the Old Bell?
"As long as we remain Harrogate's favourite haunt for our customers, the ghost remains welcome!" said Louise.


As the year winds down, we're all looking at how we can improve for the next season and, of course, everybody will set unique goals based on their different business needs. However, I'm here to tell you about a goal we should all have for the year to come. Whether you're a wedding planner, a photographer, a florist, a designer or a caterer, YOU need to stay on top of industry trends in 2017.
Trends come and go. When they're 'here,' however, they are extremely popular and you can bet you'll be getting straight-from-Pinterest requests left and right. Regardless of how tired you've grown of chalkboard signage or mason jars or literally anything, it's important to remember that your couples are going through the wedding planning process for the first time. Everything is new to them and they're excited! Even if they have the most stereotypically on-trend wedding, it's up to you to give them their dream wedding and make them the happiest couple in the world for a day.
Now, much of your 'trend research' may come from simply working on your weddings. Sure, you may throw some casual Pinterest browsing in the mix, but most of us think that we're well-versed on what's 'in' and what's 'out' in the industry. Right?
While it may be easy to pull a bunch of current trends from the top of your head, what if I were to ask you to forecast future styles that will grow in popularity? Having the knowledge to foresee trends in advance can push you to the top of your market, as you'll be prepared to meet clients' needs before they even know what they want.
Easy – look at what's fashionable in other industries. For example, more often than not, the bridal gown trends that we're seeing hit the fashion runway in seasons prior. Same goes for home design and architecture – a lot of the vibes and details that we're seeing have their roots within another trade. If you needed an excuse to browse your favorite home décor store, here it is – look out for unique tablescapes, popular furniture designs and color palettes that pop out to you.
2017 isn't here just yet, but make it a point to stay one step ahead of your clients. No matter what your other goals are, this will ensure that your clients are satisfied and you'll be hip to everything that's coming your way.
Even the most creative wedding professionals find themselves uninspired at times, so don't be ashamed or discouraged if you find yourself staring blankly at your computer.
While we've all been there, there are plenty of ways to get your creativity going and pull yourself out of a funk. Although it may seem logical to scroll through some top wedding blogs or flip through magazines for ideas, that process can actually add to the frustration, as you'll end up seeing all of the gorgeous details that have already been done.
Here on WeddingIQ, we've always been passionate advocates for what's truly in business - beyond the pretty Instagram snaps, the glamorous branding, the cheerful small talk at networking events. And what's more real, honestly, than realizing your business just isn't keeping up?
Starting a wedding business is such a whirlwind of excitement, and if you've got that perfect combination of skill, connections, and pure luck (which really isn't so much luck as good timing and good market conditions), your business can take off quickly. At least, that's what happened with my primary business. My former partner and I happened to launch it at a time when our region desperately needed upscale, polished, non-cheesy DJs, and we benefited tremendously from the fact that many of our would-be competitors were still embodying the bad DJ stereotype.


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import { By } from '@angular/platform-browser';
import { DebugElement } from '@angular/core';

import { ShipComponent } from './ship.component';

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The Baron caused to be raised the most magnificent of edifices to house the unicorn. It was a round building measuring 40 cubits across and fully 140 cubits in circumference. It featured twelve stately turrets on the roof, spread as close to equally around the edge as could be arranged, and outer walls made of stone reinforced with gleaming bronze. The interior was decorated tastefully in the style of the Marwani school, with its brightly colored overstuffed pillows and ceilings of silvered glass.
The stable opened into a delightful field with plenty of room for frolic and gambol, as well as a collection of cuttings from the Baron's trees where the unicorn could achieve a measure of solitude.
To those wags who suggest that it might be unseemly to provide so much to creatures simply for their beauty when simply surviving in the area was so challenging for so many, it must be made clear that the value that this unicorn provided the village of Aathenaar more than justified it. We dare not justify this attitude with further comment.
The unicorn was very clearly satisfied with its new home, as it ate contentedly and rested with a sense of utter peace. It felt not even loneliness for others of its kind, for soon others began showing up, completely on their own volition, looking wistfully at the luxury offered within the fences of the stable. The Baron ordered that all such unicorns should be welcomed into the stable and cared for as his own flesh and blood, and in this way did their number reach eight or twelve.
To this day does their noble spirit imbue the town of Aathenaar, brightening its spirits as the blinking of the Western Leafstar brightens the night sky.
It is commonly claimed that the unicorn—that finest, most perfectly noble of all beasts, whose spirit did imbue Alatia to enable her to give birth to the first of the race of man—will only approach the most virtuous of maidens.
While we must acknowledge the comfort that this legend can provide the listener (for in a world where cruelty does exist and often goes unpunished, we ought to celebrate those situations in which virtue is rewarded), we must also insist that it is not strictly true.
Like most legends, however, this one is based in truth. Unicorns are not, in fact, particularly concerned for the sexual proclivities of those they honor with their presence, and while their contact with people is limited overall, that contact is not strictly limited to those of the female gender.
Baron Brange was taking a constitutional through the Jungles of Anaria, when suddenly he noticed a beautiful, gentle glow through the overgrowth. Drawn to it he was, and he approached it with due caution, but also an overwhelming sense of security.
In a small clearing, he discovered the source of the glow: It was a unicorn, and one that was every bit as glorious as the poems might suggest.
It noticed the good Baron and gazed upon him. What the unicorn might have been doing—whether examining the Baron's manner, or his physiognomy, or perhaps performing its own magical arts to determine the Baron's character—the Baron can tell us nothing, for he stood transfixed, simply cherishing this most rare of opportunities.
Knowing the purity of heart that the good Baron possesses, it is hardly surprising that the unicorn eventually approached the Baron (who would like it to be known that he has had a number of romantic partners that demonstrates his virility, tenderness, and mastery of technique).
And it approached him so enthusiastically that he needed not give the order for his party to deploy the ropes, nets, and sleeping drugs they had brought solely for defense against the aggressive owlbears known to stalk the area.
So moved was the unicorn by this speech that when the Baron gave his party the direction to turn for home, he found that the group's number had increased by one: The unicorn was following him.
Having already demonstrated the generosity of his spirit, it is hardly surprising that the Baron's response to this was to heartily inform the unicorn that "Of course my household has room for you!" But even the Baron could not overlook the differences in species that might make his manor house ill-suited for a unicorn's domicile.
His response to this was to order the construction of a stable: A stable of such grandeur and luxury that this unicorn would never want for anything but could instead live a fulfilling life of ease and abundance.
But while the Baron's efforts removed the wicked witch Wajida's presence from Aathenaar, nothing could remove Aathenaar's presence from Wajida's mind. It is a believed fact that she obsessed over this fair village, yearning constantly to conquer but being forced, by the Baron's efforts, to chew instead on the gristle of failed attempts and hate.
There was the time a cloud of locusts settled in the town's fields, no doubt a conjuration of the witch's, if not pets that she decided to sacrifice in her lust for power. The locusts proved to be trivial in the face of Aathenaar's resourcefulness. On, perhaps, a dare, a peasant one day bit into one of these insects—and declared it delicious. The news of this discovery spread among the people of Aathenaar, and before long dozens of clever and tasty recipes had been developed.
But Wajida is single-minded in her wickedness, and she refused to take the clear message that setbacks such as this offered her. And so, when the peak of Naliar Hill rumbled with rage, there was little doubt what had caused it: Wajida had summoned a dragon to threaten the town.
It confirmed its scaly green existence a few days later, swooping into town and devouring three of the Baron's cows that were grazing in the field of a peasant who cared for them as companions. With a roar of flame that severely handicapped two professional young ladies by singeing their enormous golden bouffants, it took flight, returning only to grab a pair of lads playing round-o-fours by a large rock for dessert before retiring to its lair to sleep and digest.
The dragon, by the Baron's report, opened one of its eyes and squinted it in a manner that failed to show the proper deference to the Baron's station. The Baron, however, felt full confidence in his position, and so he did something that would be foolish for anyone without such confidence: He slapped the dragon across the nose.
The dragon considered, if whatever its reptilian brain did might be called that. But before long, it decided that the Baron clearly had the wherewithal to carry out his implied threat. The dragon meekly lumbered out of the cave and took to the sky, never to be heard from again.
For your orientation-related amusement, we offer this map of Coventra.
Click on the map for a larger version, or see details of the northwest (including beautiful Pinge Canyon), northeast (home to the famed Salty Shemork Lake), southwest (where you'll find Aathenaar) and southeast (dominated by the Paquerine Swamp).
One day a most unwelcome visitor came to Aathenaar.
There can be no doubt that she came—invaded, even—from one of Coventra's distant city-states; perhaps the central Vakid desert, where the antisocial thrive, or the highlands of Crandide, where one is free to pursue knowledge of the heinous and unnatural without the restraints of decency.
She rode into town on the back of a terrible black goat, who belched flames from its nostrils at regular intervals, much as the noxious gases of the Paquerine Swamp bubble to the surface every six minutes.
"I am Wajida!" she cackled, punctuating this seemingly simple declaration with a terrifying display of pyrotechnics from the tip of her hell-spawned wand.
"I yearn for ale!" she demanded to a lad of no more than six or seven. This poor boy, scared witless at the sudden intrusion into his secure world, nevertheless sketched a bow and promised to procure some, though he had no money of his own and would have to beg it at the Red Dragon Tavern.
This was hardly enough for the wicked witch. "Faster!" she insisted, but it was clear that she had no concern for patience; the boy had barely raced across the street when she brandished her wand and incanted a set of foul words that have not come down to us and that we would not repeat if they had. The effect of these words has come down to us, however: A beam of shot forth from the wand and struck the running boy in his back, and then he disappeared, and on his spot was a rather shocked-looking ferret.
There was only one who dared brave the witch's incursion into the peaceful town of Aathenaar. That man, naturally, was Baron Brange. Upon learning of the witch's presence, he marched into town to address her.
The goat, who was just rearing up for another expulsion of fire, reconsidered this course of action.
Wajida was unamused. "I am Wajida, and this is now my town," she declared.
"I am Baron Brange, and I think not," Brange retorted.
Wajida attempted her infernal magicks at the good Baron. Whether it was the same spell or one entirely different we cannot say, for the Baron was careful and wise, and understood that danger could approach at any time. He therefore wore at all times a rare and clever charm that protected him against witchcraft, and Wajida's spell bounced off his person.
Even the ballistae of hell could not withstand such a show of force and fortitude from Baron Brange. Wajida bowed her head and directed her steed to carry her out of the village at its maximum speed, an order that the beast seemed only too happy to comply with.
Witchcraft has never again reared its head within the boundaries of Aathenaar, but the good Baron remains vigilant and will take whatever action proves necessary to protect the fair village.
The village of Aathenaar is well-known for how it faces the harsh conditions of nature with grace and fortitude. But as with all things natural, such conditions ebb and flow in much the same way as the dancing rotabird's mating cries can get louder and more desperate for up to three hours and fourteen minutes until they suddenly drop off.
One of the harshest periods in memory came a dozen years ago, as a drought settled across the land.
It started innocently enough. The town truly basked in the series of fair days that marked the springtime that year. They were a boon both to the farmers, who found their soil relatively easy to work and finished their planting in record time, and the merchants, whose efforts were aided by the dirt roads that remained firm and easily passable throughout the season.
How pleasant and carefree those days must have been! But all things pleasant and carefree must end, and for Aathenaar it occurred one day shortly after midsummer.
"'Tis a lovely day," suggested a peasant named Yog as he entered the Red Dragon Tavern after his day's exertions—less, it must be said, because he desired the ale that he ordered than because he yearned to see the smile and exchange a few pleasantries with the pretty barmaid, whose name was Hox.
"'Tis always lovely when you visit," Hox said, with the clear conviction that only comes from uttering the same words at least a thousand different times to a hundred different people.
"Not precisely," Yog acknowledged, though he was still a bit more delighted that Hox knew so many of the letters in his name than he was worried about the observation.
Of course, the rest of the village was not so lovestruck by Hox, at least not at that precise moment, and her observation spread almost instantaneously through the town on invisible roadways as if it were rumor.
Within a few minutes, people began showing up at the Red Dragon Tavern, and in an hour, every seat and every bit of standing room was occupied, with the most-destitute and worst-smelling at the door straining to hear.
"We must do something!" they cried as one.
"There is a pond near the peak of Naliar Hill. Perhaps we might dig channels in the ground, or create them out of stone, and thus deliver the water to our town where we might use it to sustain our livelihoods," came one suggestion. Unfortunately, it was made by an ogre-faced young man dressed only in a sack who was standing outside the doors, and therefore it was not heard by the crowd in the main room.
Two loud knocks rang throughout the tavern, and crowded as it was, the assembled humanity split into to. The knocks were made by Baron Brange, and so esteemed was he that all gathered knew the importance of giving him a path to the front.
Brange not only reached the front, he climbed atop the bar and turned to address his subjects. So tall was he that when he stood erect his head produced a hole in the thatched roof, but the tavern owner knew that his words would be of vital importance and did not mind.
The tavern erupted in cheers, and the good Baron was delivered out of the tavern and back to his home on the shoulders of those assembled. And the Baron's words proved truthful, for the rains arrived a scant two months later, when all who still lived gathered to dance in the moisture and praise the Baron's name.
It's a musical. About evil unicorns.
To view all parts of The Glorious History of Aathenaar in order, visit this page.


Today is actress and singer Audra McDonald's birthday! In April, I had the pleasure of seeing Audra perform as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill. I was absolutely blown away by the way she transformed her voice to match Billie's vocal style. Every nuance was spot on. Compare below! The play is set in a run-down bar in Philadelphia in 1959, where Billie gave one of her last performances. Throughout the play, Audra, as Billie, staggers around the stage, slurs her words, smokes cigarettes, and tells the intimate tales of her songs. You can hear a pin drop as she gives an introduction to "Strange Fruit" and quietly begins to croon. She recently won a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her work in this must-see show. This win also makes her the first person to win 6 Tony Awards for acting! Happy Birthday, Audra! New Yorkers- get your tickets to the show!


This has been a tough month for the financials, particularly banks. What made this correction unusual is that throughout October, the financials continued to post very high earnings growth, and with minimal downgrades in estimates/target prices, the ingredients for a sharp sell-off were largely absent. Of the 270 financial services stocks covered by the U.S. broker-dealer, Sandler O'Neill + Partners (SOP), over 70% met or beat expectations, and the firm downgraded its ratings on just 5 financial stocks.
It has been a long time since the differences between fundamentals and stock prices were so stark.
Notwithstanding the sell-off, Hamilton Capital ETFs continued to report extremely high EPS growth, in both absolute and relative terms. Moreover, forward EPS estimates for our holdings were basically unchanged (down ~1%). For example, Hamilton Capital U.S. Mid-Cap Financials ETF (USD) (HFMU.U) has generated portfolio-weighted EPS growth of 38% Y/Y (with 97% of HFMU.U having reported), or approximately 20% excluding the impact of the U.S. corporate tax reduction. This is 600 bps ahead of the U.S. large-cap financials index and the 5th consecutive quarter HFMU.U has generated EPS growth substantially ahead of the large-caps.
Results have been similarly strong for Hamilton Capital Global Bank ETF (HBG) and Hamilton Capital Global Financials Yield ETF (HFY). For HBG, its U.S. bank portfolio, which accounts for 47% of the ETF's holdings, generated EPS growth of 35% Y/Y. With 82% of HBG's holdings having reported, portfolio-weighted EPS growth is ~26% Y/Y (i.e., including non-U.S. holdings). For HFY, with 70% of the entire ETF having reported, its portfolio-weighted EPS is ~17% Y/Y (with lower U.S. exposure, it was less aided by tax reductions).
These are excellent results. So, why such a large disconnect between fundamentals/earnings results and stock prices? There are two possible explanations. First, this was a technical correction caused by large funds flows and/or an arbitrary, but temporary "risk-off" correction. Second, the market is now predicting a recession in 2020, or at minimum slowdown in the economy precipitating large downgrades of EPS estimates.
If it is the latter "worst case" scenario, then it is very clear that U.S. sell-side analysts disagree. Given GDP growth remains strong they remain sanguine on credit, in part because commercial banking clients just received a 25% increase in free cash flow as a result of the corporate tax reduction. With most bank balance sheets levered to the shorter-end of the yield curve, margin expansion and positive leverage to rising rates continue to be key themes.
Not surprisingly, this disconnect is also apparent on valuation, with many financials trading at deep discounts relative to their long-term (and sometimes short-term) averages. For example, on a portfolio-weighted basis, Hamilton Capital Global Bank ETF (HBG) trades at just over 9.0x consensus 2020 estimates, despite forecast EPS growth of 17% in 2019 and 9% in 2020. Hamilton Capital U.S. Mid-Cap Financials ETF (USD) (HFMU.U) and Hamilton Capital Global Financials Yield ETF (HFY) both trade at similarly low valuations and similar EPS growth rates, albeit with very different contributors.
At current EPS growth rates it is clear that sell-side analyst estimates are not reflecting a recession in 2020. It would appear the equity markets – for now – disagree. In our view, given the strong economic data coming out of the U.S., and global GDP forecast to be safely over 2.5% for 2019, the probability of a recession in the next 12-24 months seems low, in the absence of a large external shock to the global economy.


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What Is A Prenatal Nutritionist?
A prenatal nutritionist works with expecting mothers to provide optimal nutrition during the pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and post-childbirth periods. A prenatal nutritionist may also work with new mothers on optimal nutrition for breastfeeding and post childbirth health and diet.
Expecting mothers turn to prenatal nutritionists if they are concerned about being under or overweight during the pregnancy, are unable to eat or stop eating, have special dietary needs or food allergies or may be low in vital nutrients. According to USDA, an expecting mother's weight gain generally occurs gradually throughout the pregnancy, totaling between 25 to 35 pounds at the time of birth for single pregnancies, and can play a large role in the health of a baby after birth. A prenatal nutritionist specializes in finding the appropriate weight gain to give the baby the healthiest possible time in the womb and the vital nutrients both the baby and mother need.
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A prenatal nutritionist may start by first analyzing and assessing a new mother's current health and diet. This analysis can include present diet and levels of elements including protein, folic acids, vitamins and other micronutrients including calcium and iron. Food intake can then be analyzed and recommendations for the consumption of breads and cereals, fruits and vegetables and water and other fluids will be made, in addition to any nutritional supplements or multivitamins that may be necessary.
A prenatal nutritionist can work in many of the same ways as a regular nutritionist or dietitian, and in similar locations. According to the BLS, a majority of nutritionists are employed by hospitals and clinics, this can include prenatal nutritionists. As a result of monitor the diet of the mother before during and shortly after the pregnancy, a prenatal nutritionist can end up seeing their patients more often than other types of nutritionists. As a result, prenatal nutritionists may be better suited to opening own practice - the third most common avenue for employment according to the BLS. Prenatal nutritionists can work closely with other health care professionals including nurses, doctors of obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), and other public health specialists.
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Dietetic Technicians $19,410 $27,140 $46,100
Dietitians and Nutritionists $38,460 $60,370 $84,610
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $33,680 $46,240 $62,160
2018 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2016-26 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov.
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Health & Nutrition Information for Pregnant & Breastfeeding Women, United States Department of Agriculture,
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Tour a Stylish Hamptons Home with Beautiful Views of Sagg Pond
Design firm Sawyer|Berson and decorator Randi Puccio tailor a welcoming Hamptons home for a tight-knit yet unconventional clan
By Mayer Rus
Photography by Joshua McHugh
The master bedroom enjoys pride of place in most homes—typically larger and more generously appointed than the children's quarters or guest accommodations. But as popular culture keeps reminding us, families today come in all shapes and sizes, and their residences often bear little resemblance to long-standing archetypes. Consider the Bridgehampton, New York, retreat conceived by the Manhattan architecture, interiors, and landscape firm Sawyer|Berson and New York decorator Randi Puccio of LRS Designs—the delightful weekend escape boasts not one master suite but four.
"Our firm has done many houses on Long Island, but this project was unique," architect John Berson says of the 8,700-square-foot home, which is a short walk from the beach. The clients are, unusually, four adult relatives. "We genuinely love to be together, but we didn't want to feel like we're on top of one another," explains one family member, summing up Sawyer|Berson's challenge. "We wanted the house to be inviting and comfortably spacious but not so big that it felt overwhelming."
To devise an eloquent rapprochement between proximity and distance, Berson and coprincipal Brian Sawyer drew inspiration for the architecture as well as the overall site design from the pinwheel floor plans of early-20th-century houses by Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright. "Everything radiates off a communal living room, which has glass walls on two sides and is sunken 18 inches below the rest of the house so it's on grade with the lawns," Sawyer says of the two-story dwelling. "The four private suites occupy various corners of the building, with their own particular connections to the garden and views. Everyone has room to breathe."
Constructed on a long rectangular lot, the residence is approached through a glorious allée of London plane trees that runs along one side of the property and opens to a view of Sagg Pond, Bridgehampton's most prominent geographic feature. Belying its considerable size, the house reads like a lean composition of interwoven modernist pavilions, clad inside and out with broad expanses of Jerusalem limestone, plantation mahogany, and American walnut. Boxwood hedges buttress the architecture's rectilinear geometries and extend them into the landscape, and, in an inspiring bit of legerdemain, the tennis court is effectively camouflaged from view, tucked below grade between the sweeping lawn and the parterre. "We tried to take advantage of every good quality the site affords," Sawyer says. That includes the creation of a roof deck offering a dazzling 360-degree panorama of the pond, the Atlantic Ocean, and the bewitching landscape Long Island's East End is famous for. "We save that deck until the end of the house tour because it just doesn't get any better," says one of the owners.
The decor of the sun-filled social spaces and intimate private rooms harmoniously complements Sawyer|Berson's work. "The midcentury inflection of the architecture guided the spirit and style of the furnishings," notes Puccio, who has worked with the homeowners for years and thus came to the project with a good sense of what they like.
Among the distinctive pieces to win collective approval were a pair of vintage Paul McCobb brass stools installed in the den and the 1950s Nino Zoncada armchairs in the living room. "We picked things with clean lines, strong forms, and beautiful finishes," the decorator says. She adds that the color palette is largely neutral in deference to the garden views as well as to the eye-catching artworks, a mix of sculptures and paintings that includes Sol LeWitt watercolors displayed in the entrance hall and, in a side garden, a Thomas Heatherwick aluminum sculpture.
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INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta - In order to maintain and maintain the national fire contained in Indonesia Raya 3 stanza, GO-JEK as part of the nation's children are called to participate in preserving and reintroducing Indonesia Raya 3 Stanza to the young or millennial Indonesia.
With the help of various elements of society, GO-JEK creates a music video service society Indonesia Raya 3 Stanza. This video is an offering from GO-JEK for Indonesia in the context of the Youth Pledge. The community music video was introduced by GO-JEK in a media gathering event attended by Director General of Culture Ministry of Education and Culture, Hilmar Farid and Deputy Head of Creative Economy Agency (Bekraf), Ricky Pesik.
"The spirit and prayers of the founders of the nation contained in Indonesia Raya 3 Stanza inspired us young people who are in GO-JEK to keep working, to maintain independence and to help realize the ideals of the founders of a nation that is economically independent Indonesia. As young people, we have a responsibility to preserve Indonesia Raya 3 Stanza to the young generation today," said GO-JEK Indonesia HR Chief Monica Oudang in Jakarta, Monday (30/10/2017).
"We at GO-JEK see music videos as one of the most effective means of reaching today's youth or millenniums. We hope with the music video Indonesia Raya 3 Stanza is more and more young people who live and practice the national values contained in Indonesia Raya 3 Stanza, " she added.
In making the music video of Indonesia Raya 3 Stanza, GO-JEK took various elements of society from singers Andien Aisyah, high school students, fishermen, GO-JEK partners, PwDs, Scout members to various religious adherents in Indonesia.
Director General of Culture of the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Hilmar Farid, appreciates the steps of GO-JEK to assist the education of Indonesia Raya 3 Stanza.
"The efforts of the nation's children to preserve Indonesia Raya 3 Stanza as do GO-JEK we appreciate. This effort is in line with the Ministry of Education and Culture program which began this year to introduce Indonesia Raya 3 Stanza through schools across the archipelago. Indonesia Raya 3 Stanza is rich in history and values of the nation's struggle to form an independent Indonesia," said Hilmar.
Meanwhile, the same appreciation was also delivered by Ricky Pesik, Deputy Head of Creative Economy Agency. "To speak and convey a message to young people of course the medium should also be favored by young people. We at Bekraf are grateful and appreciative of the efforts of the nation's children who introduce national values by utilizing the medium of 'contemporaries' like music videos," Ricky said.
The 3rd Indonesia Raya music video will be promoted through various GO-JEK communications channels to driver partners and GO-JEK loyal users including GO-JEK's social media.


Clearly the critics have completely misunderstood this remarkable film, which is a story of two men who saved each other. Don Shirley saved Tony Lip from living a life of racism and ignorance. Lip saved Shirley's life physically and taught him how to loosen his personal life boundaries.
This is a film about expanding one's consciousness, the importance of lifelong friendships and two things this country desperately needs in this time of hatred: Hope and understanding.
"Green Book" is a film about the importance of people being open to listening to each other abandoning their prejudices.
To the editor: The L.A. Times editorial board seems to be saying that the Oscars' mixed message comes from the selection of "Green Book" as best picture because it defies the politically correct world of today.
That a movie based on real life events could dare to show a white protagonist defending a black concert pianist in the racist South is deemed as perpetuating the "white savior trope." Even worse the movie had many white male producers, which of course is unacceptable — even though highly respected Octavia Spencer, who is black, was a co-producer.
As far as the movie's alleged feel-good "Hollywood ending," the film never even insinuated that the deep wounds caused by racism were healed. To me, "Green Book" showed just how insidious and vicious racism was in the South in those days.


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In a moment the whole palace, generally so still, was in motion; the King kissed each Princess on the forehead, and the visit was so short that the reading which it interrupted was frequently resumed at the end of a quarter of an hour; Mesdames returned to their apartments, and untied the strings of their petticoats and trains; they resumed their tapestry, and I my book. The Mesdames had a good relationship with the children of their brother, and it was said that they "proved that piety is not incompatible with intellectual charm.
The Mesdames used to alternate with the Countess of Provence in accompanying Marie Antoinette on official assignments.
In , this state of affairs created a serious rift in the relationship between the King and Marie Antoinette, and Empress Maria Theresa and her ambassador, concerned by the political consequences if this rift were to lead to a conflict between France and Austria, forced the Dauphine to agree to speak to Madame du Barry. Despite the fact that the sisters never had the disease and the male members of the royal family, as well as the Dauphine, were kept away because of the high risk of catching the illness, the Mesdames were allowed to attend to him until his death, being female and therefore of no political importance because of the Salic Law even if they died.
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At the beginning of his reign, the confidence Louis XVI felt for Madame Adelaide sometime extended to state affairs, and he thought her intelligent enough to make her his political adviser and allowed her to make appointments to the Treasury and to draw on its funds. Their nephew the king allowed the sisters to keep their apartments in the Palace of Versailles, and they kept attending court at special occasions - such as for example at the visit of Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor , who reportedly charmed Adelaide.
The Mesdames did not get along well with queen Marie-Antoinette.
When the queen introduced the new custom of informal evening family suppers, as well as other habits which undermined the formal court etiquette, it resulted in an exodus of the old court nobility in opposition to the queen's reforms, which gathered in the salon of the Mesdames. We dined there. The Princess is thin and wizened; she walks about the gardens in a dress made like a riding-habit, and a man's round hat. Revolutionary laws against the Catholic Church caused them to apply for passports from their nephew the king to travel on pilgrimage to the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome, and Louis XVI signed their passports and notified the Cardinal de Bernis , the French Ambassador to Rome, of their arrival.
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Jrue Holiday – Holding the Key to the Raptors' Draft Success?
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Can former McDonald's stud Holiday help the Raptors' get their man?
This year's top candidate?
Jrue Holiday.
For those who aren't familiar with Jrue the Damaja, he's a 6-3, 185 pound guard who after a stellar high school career, was viewed as one of the NCAA's top recruits upon committing to UCLA prior to last season. The move was supposed to put UCLA right back at the top of the class in the Pac-10, even with the departures of Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook.
However things didn't exactly go as planned.
Darren Collison, UCLA's All-American point guard, decided to return for his senior year and as a result, Holiday was forced to spend most of his time at the 2, where his impact was minimal to say the least. Yes, he did at times show some flashes but the argument has been that Holiday simply never meshed with coach Ben Howland's system and overall, you'd be hard pressed to talk to someone who didn't view his freshman season as a major disappointment.
Some have compared Holiday's situation to that of Rajon Rondo when Rondo was at Kentucky. Coach Tubby Smith had Rondo playing off the ball, not something that emphasized Rondo's strengths considering his shooting struggles. Rondo ended up falling all the way to 21st overall in the 2006 draft but a good case could be made that if you were to redo the draft, Rondo would be a top 5 pick.
However outside of perhaps issues of fit with the systems they played in, that's where the Rondo-Holiday comparison stops in my books. Long-time HQ readers will remember that I was about as voracious about the Raptors grabbing Rondo as I have been about making a play for Terrence Williams. Even at the 2 with the Wildcats, Rondo always stood out to me. His length, athleticism, explosiveness and overall basketball acumen made me believe that even with his shooting issues he could be a tremendous NBA player. In Holiday, I haven't seen those same things.
In fact, I put the question of Holiday's upside to the HQ Associate the other day, as he's a die-hard UCLA fan who too was disappointed with Holiday's first year with the Bruins. Here was his take:
Having watched most of UCLA's games last year, overall, I wasn't impressed, given the expectations I had from his recruitment...certainly not enough to say that I think he should have gone pro. The pre-season comparisons originally were with Eric Gordon and he clearly did not have that kind of impact, nor was as explosive scoring wise.
But, we all know that people don't move up the draft board because of what they did in the previous season...at least, not at this time of the year. He is a 6-3 PG who was (essentially) out of position last year as Collison ran the point. He's fairly athletic and has long arms and is quite sound defensively. I would not be surprised to see him vault up the boards with good workouts, kind of like Russell Westbrook last year. However make no mistake…this is no Westbrook.
PS - I feel old. Jrue Holiday was born in 1990.
The Westbrook comparison is another that's floating around obviously because of the UCLA connection, and CNN SI yesterday broke this down in depth.
So why discuss Holiday?
Well besides reportedly being on the Raptors radar, Holiday could indeed hold the key to Toronto's draft success in a few weeks.
Like Westbrook last year, Holiday is suddenly being discussed as not only a lottery pick, but possibly a top five option. Chad Ford had him slotted in at number four to Sacramento in Wednesday's latest Mock Draft on ESPN.com, and there are rumours that other clubs above the Raptors have interest in the former Bruin. So perhaps now Holiday being selected in the top 8, could push someone of interest down to the Raptors spot.
As early as February, my fear was that if the Raptors didn't end up with a top 7 or 8 pick in the draft, they were going to have serious issues getting an impact player. And as prospects like Ed Davis, Willie Warren, Cole Alrich and my personal favourites, Evan Turner and Al-Farouq Aminu, withdrew from consideration, this seemed to be even more the case. Now, it's quite possible that the three players most coveted by Raptors' fans, Evans, Harden and DeRozan, will all be gone by the time Toronto is on the clock.
The top 3 picks appear to be fairly locked-in barring trades. But after Griffin, Thabeet and Rubio fall in some order, who's to say that Evans, Harden and DeRozan aren't the next three players taken?
-Sacramento could use talent at just about any position other than power forward so all three could go there.
-Who knows what Washington is going to do but if they keep the pick, why wouldn't they take one of these three swingmen and look to deal Butler or Jamison to cut their salary woes?
-The Timberwolves are almost in the exact same situation as Sacramento, the last thing they need is another power forward, and considering how well their Corey Brewer pick is looking, who's to say they don't grab someone like DeRozan?
-Golden State? This is the biggest wildcard of them all, and maybe the one team that I could see Hill going to if he falls. But otherwise, there's no certainty that the "miss-management" of the Warriors doesn't just pick a name from a hat – one of those names possibly being the player Toronto covets.
-As for the Knicks, I don't buy this Stephen Curry stuff for a minute. Yes, he makes sense there to a certain degree, but I'm not sure why a Tyreke Evans wouldn't be an even better option for Mike D'Antoni. (My fear actually is that it will all come down to New York, and whoever is left from the Harden-Evans-DeRozan trio will be taken right before the Dinos' make their choice.)
So suddenly, if Holiday leapfrogs into the top 8, things start looking a lot better for the Raptors. Especially since from the latest Chicago Pre-Draft Camp rumours, it sounds like Oklahoma is taking a hard look at Harden at 3, and that DeRozan's agent Aaron Goodwin is telling folks that DeRozan may not even work out for the Raptors, believing he'll be selected in the top 8.
That would leave Evans and again, there's just no guarantee that he'll be around at 9.
Besides Holiday, the other name that could shift things up seems to be Brandon Jennings.
Much like Holiday, his freshman foray (albeit in Europe) disappointed to a certain degree and apparently, he's not going to play in the Reebok Eurocamp, opting to show his skill-set in individual workout settings. Many of the top 8 teams desperately need point guards so if Jennings can catch the eye of one of these GM's, he too could help Toronto's cause.
The bottom line right now is that there is just so little difference in talent between most of the lottery prospects, that the order of picks will probably be a crapshoot right up until nearly the day of the draft.
Toronto obviously has some serious needs, some of these that the draft could potentially address.
The question is, can players like Holiday help get Toronto in a position to address them.