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Lamb of God Frontman Ransy Blythe Talks About Meeting and Hanging Out With Michael C. Hall
via LoudWire: Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe meets a lot of admirers when the band is out on tour, but the vocalist recently shared a humorous anecdote from the road where he obliviously met and hung out with Michael C. Hall, star of the recently wrapped TV series 'Dexter.'
Blythe's Instagram posts typically include a picture taken of fans he's met or the area surrounding where he is playing for the day. He has a passion for photography and shares it through one of social media's most popular mediums. In a new post, he describes hanging out and chatting with "Mike," a friend of the editor at the publishing company of Blythe's upcoming memoir of his Czech manslaughter case. Randy and "Mike" casually talked for a while before the metal frontman suddenly became aware that he was not just chatting with any old fan.
Read after the jump, Blythe's Instagram post about Michael C. Hall! (Strong language).
Another LA dressing room shot. This is this dude Mike I met that night. Ben, my bad-ass editor over at Da Capo/Perseus (publishing company that's putting out my book in North America) was coming to the show & asked if it was cool for a plus one on the list, as he wanted to bring a friend. Sure, no problem- he came to the bus before the show & introduced his old college buddy Mike, & we sat & shot the shit for a half hour or so. I thought maybe Mike was his editorial assistant at Da Capo or something- he was a super chill dude. Then I noticed A LOT of people started getting on & off our bus, more than normal. Then our video guy Doug asked Mike for a picture, like "My wife will kill me if I don't get a photo with you"- Mike said sure. Doug left & I was like "Bro, who ARE you?" I thought maybe he was some sort of rockstar editor I didn't know about (are there such things?) or maybe in porn or something, hahaha. He just looked at me & was like "I'm an actor, I was on a tv show called Dexter & another one called Six Feet Under" I said "Oh, that's cool. I don't watch tv. I'm sorry I don't know your show." Then I realized that I was saying EXACTLY to him what people who don't know my band say "Oh, I'm sorry I've never heard of you"- IT'S OK! NOT EVERYONE IS A METALHEAD! So I said "Wait dude, I'm NOT sorry I don't watch tv, but it's really nice to meet you" & then we just kicked it with all our other guests until we played. Mike was mad chill (This is Michael C. Hall, NOT DEXTER- FUCK! That's an imaginary person! Mike's a real person) & watched the show & I hope he had a good time & didn't get "Dextered" to death. Let a motherfucker chill, SHIT! I won't start watching tv, but I will go see his new movie I looked up about a murder in the Beat scene called "Kill Your Darlings". Anyways, nice guy, & he took a pretty good portrait.
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Yesterday was an errand day, so I didn't anticipate getting much done at all, but I ended up running into a few people who'd read this blog and talking about stuff on it, and making an appointment to talk with a couple of other people about AI timelines. Today I intended to put my economic model of AI takeoff into a sufficiently polished form that I could ask some friends for feedback pre-publication. Unfortunately, I was unsure what I wanted the finished thing to be, which presented some motivation challenges. I'll be spending the rest of the workday, and some of tomorrow morning, thinking that through.
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What does the future hold for Michigan Basketball? In short, it has the potential to be bright.
It falls short. As the buzzer sounds, Michigan stands alone on the court, expressionless in the wake of defeat. After only twenty short minutes, the Wolverines are out of the tournament. A twelve point lead at the half, gone.
Seem familiar? That's because it should. Michigan Basketball's centennial season could not be more of a dichotomy if it tried. At times, it seemed Beilein's team couldn't be stopped, following upset victories over Maryland and Purdue. At others, inexplicable melancholy swept the faces at Crisler Arena, following devastating losses to teams like Iowa and Ohio State.
In all fairness, Michigan began its tumultuous season quite a leg down from the competition. Both Caris LeVert and Spike Albrecht left early in the year due to injury, leaving the team without any senior leadership. LeVert's departure especially hurt the Wolverines, as his presence on the court brought both an average of seventeen points per game as well as an astronomically high 50% shooting from the field.
However, excuses only cover so much. Michigan's problems stem far further than injuries and leadership; rather, they come as a result of a broken offensive system. John Beilein is an incredible man, one of the best coaches in college basketball and clearly knows more about the game than myself. But at this point, there's no denying the problems that plague his team.
What then is the future, the road ahead, for Michigan Basketball? Simply put, there is work to be done, but we have the tools to succeed.
Take for example the implementation of arguably the team's greatest weapon–outside shooting. Michigan leads the Big Ten in 3-point attempts per game with a whopping twenty-five per contest on average, taking up a solid majority of offensive possessions. Such a high-risk high-reward strategy can work wonders for the team at times. In the first half of the Notre Dame game for example, Michigan shot nearly 57% from behind the arc, netting twenty-four points and carrying the team to its twelve point lead at the half.
At other times, it can damn near kill us. The second half of the same Notre Dame game provide a perfect example of how a team so heavily reliant on outside shooting can crumble if the shots do not fall. For the remainder of the game, Michigan made only three-of-thirteen three-point attempts, for a dismal percentage of 23%. That's a thirty-four point drop–one that cannot possibly sustain wins at all, let alone in high pressure situations.
With Michigan's offense dominated by an inconsistent long range effort, what naturally follows is an equally inconsistent short game, led by infuriatingly ineffective isolation matchups. For professional teams like the Lakers or Cavaliers, putting the ball in the hands of your best player may be a smart decision. For us, not so much.
We need only examine Michigan's performance against Northwestern in the Big Ten tournament for evidence of this. In an overtime win that the Detroit Free Press described as a "survival", the team turned to guard Derrick Walton Jr. to lead the charge on offense. Instead, he blanked. Walton went 0-7 from the field, scoring a measly two points from free throws and nearly costing his team the game.
The same type of letdowns come from Irvin's isolation play as well. Against Notre Dame, Irvin quickly took control of the offense in the second half. Rather than setting up a play, he often took the reigns in his own hands and either drove viciously to the basket or pulled up for a contested three. How did that work out? He shot merely 25% from the field, sinking only one of his nine three-point attempts.
What then is the future, the road ahead, for Michigan Basketball? Simply put, there is work to be done, but we have the tools to succeed. Watching the team at both its best and worse throughout the year, I saw the potential next year's team will have. And it all starts with the fundamentals.
With LeVert off the court, the Wolverines vastly improved their effectiveness as a team. Rather than directing all shots to one particular player, the entire team worked together, setting screens and creating wide open looks. Teams like Purdue rely heavily on this strategy, scoring nearly 70 points per game without focusing on only one player. It's an offensive pattern that works effectively and, more importantly, is consistent.
Additionally, with the departure of two seniors, multiple Wolverine stars look eager to take their places. Most impressive of all was freshman Moritz Wagner, who dominated on the defensive end during both the Big Ten and NCAA tournament. While against Tulsa he was not necessarily an offensive superstar, his presence on defense and eight total rebounds proved his worth to the team, and ultimately led to a win. Over the years, Wagner will only grow in both offensive and defensive prowess, and will hopefully develop a post presence that has been missing for years.
Rising junior Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman also proved his worth throughout the year. In the final five games of the season, Rahkman averaged around sixteen points per contest, while shooting nearly 50% from the field. Rahkman's role on the court has only grown in his second year as a Wolverine, and hopefully his role will continue to expand in his final years on campus.
Over the years, Wagner will only grow in both offensive and defensive prowess, and will hopefully develop a post presence that has been missing for years.
Both fans and analysts alike have much to look forward to as Michigan enters the offseason. It seems that Beilein's Wolverines will always find a way to defy all odds and capture a winning season, and this year was clearly no exception. Next year's team has tremendous potential to succeed and travel even further in the tournament, and will finally have the senior leadership it deserves in Walton and Irvin.
As the tournament continues, Michigan will be behind the scenes, preparing to wipe the floor next season, capture a Big Ten title and definitely make a statement in the NCAA tournament. It will be a long wait for fans across the country, but with so much potential for growth and success, it will likely be more than worth the wait.
In the meantime, fans can take solace in the fact that State lost too.


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Point of Honor was built in 1815 as the home of Dr. George Cabell, physician to American Revolution patriot Patrick Henry and a known friend of Thomas Jefferson. This federal-style home, offset on a private hill, gets its name from the stories of men fighting sword or gun duels for honor on the property. It passed from the Cabell family to Judge William Daniel of the Virginia Court of Appeals in 1839. During the Civil War, it was the home of Robert Owen, president of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad. His son became Oklahoma's first State Senator. Website
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Mark Twain Museum One of America's greatest authors, Mark Twain was born Samuel Clemens in 1835 in Hannibal, Missouri—the town on the Mississippi River that inspired Twain throughout The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Now the town honors him with The Mark Twain Museum, a collection of eight buildings, each an important part of Twain's early life and six of which are on the National Register of Historic Places.If it wasn't marked as such, you might walk by Twain's small frame house at 208 Hill Street, which has been recreated with period furniture in each room, but it's hard to miss the more lavish Hawkins house across the street, where Laura, the inspiration for Becky Thatcher, lived. Website
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Brucemore is a Queen Anne-style house built in the 1880's which has been bequeathed to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The focal point of a magnificent 26-acre park-like estate in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, tours of the 21-room mansion provide a glimpse of the privileged life of another time. Website
Witch House Salem Built in 1675, the home of Witch Trial Judge Jonathan Corwin is the only original house standing from a main historical figure of that frightening year, 1692. Every room, with authentic floors, period furniture and trappings, can be toured. It's just down the street from the Old Town Hall and the memorial cemetery dedicated to the innocent people who were executed.Corwin, the local magistrate who gained infamy by ruling over the trials of all nineteen victims, lived here for forty years. The home remained in his family for nearly two centuries Website .
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This week's blogpost is about academic assignments and the grades you may receive.
A part of their course that many international students worry about is the course assignments and the grades received for them. This is understandable as passing or failing a course usually depends on how well you have performed on assignments and/or in exams. Assignments on courses in the UK can take different forms. As well as common kinds of written assignment such as an essay or report, in many subject areas you may be required to give an oral presentation as part of your course assessment. This might be done on your own or in a team. Depending on the specific subject area, there are also other kinds of assignment tasks for which you can be awarded a grade.
Whatever kind of assignment you are asked to do, the criteria on which your work will be judged should be available from your tutor or departmental office. These written criteria will help you become aware of what your tutor will be looking out for as they mark your work.
An important point to note for international students is that typical grades awarded in their own country may be very different from typical grades awarded in the UK. Don't be too shocked if you don't receive a grade over 80% for an assignment. As a general rule, at postgraduate level, a 'Distinction' will be a grade over 70%, with only very exceptional work getting a grade over 80%. Most grades will fall into 50-59 (Pass) and 60-69 (Merit). Below 50 is usually considered to be a Fail.
Lastly, don't just focus on the grade you receive. You will do many assignments during your course so there is a lot of opportunity to improve your grades as you get more practice at doing assignments! Tutor feedback on your assignments will help with this. Take time to read the comments and remarks your tutor has written when you get your assignment back. If you cannot read or understand a comment, ask for clarification. Slowly but surely your assignments and grades should improve!
For more information in this area, see 'How will my assignments be graded' under 'Assignments' on the FAQs page of Prepare for Success. See also the learning resource Preparing for course work and exams.


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While most furniture stores have a few mattresses to sell on the side we wanted the mattress shopping experience to be different by creating 4 main items (1)specializing in a mattress only showroom where we can carry a large selection of brand name quality mattresses (2) train our sales staff to become mattress experts to enable them to best match our customers with the perfect mattress for their needs (3) arrange the showroom in a way to create a fun and easy mattress shopping experience (4) create the best mattress guarantees/policies for our customers to maintain lifelong customers... thus, Mattress ZZZ's was created!
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Mattress ZZZ's specializes in the top name brands mattresses such as Tempur-Pedic, Serta i Comfort and iSeries, Sealy Posturepedic, Simmons Beautyrest, BeautySleep and Serta Perfect Sleeper. Our Little River location includes Mattress ZZZ's superstore which is the largest mattress showroom on the Grand Strand which allows our customers to compare all brands side by side to make the best decision. Included in our Little River Superstore is Mattress ZZZ'S Clearance Center featuring top name brands mattresses either discontinued, scuffed or closeout products with savings up to 70% off! We guarantee the lowest prices or it's free! We are the only mattress and furniture retailer servicing the Grand Strand for over 17 years with an A+ Better Business Bureau rating. We offer a 120 day 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back! We do this because we are the only mattress showroom where you can compare all the best brands side by side and have a trained sleep expert help you find the right mattress to improve your sleep. We are a one store destination to compare all brands with the largest selection in one store.
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Q: Select max of nested id from amazon redshift My database is an amazon redshift.
I have a table that looks like this -

id
nested_id
date
value

1
10
'2021-01-01'
5

1
20
'2021-01-01'
10

1
10
'2021-01-02'
6

1
20
'2021-01-02'
11

1
10
'2021-01-03'
7

1
20
'2021-01-03'
12

2
30
'2021-01-01'
5

2
40
'2021-01-01'
10

2
30
'2021-01-02'
6

2
40
'2021-01-02'
11

2
30
'2021-01-03'
7

2
40
'2021-01-03'
12

So this is basically a table that tracks values by id over time, except for every id there can be a nested_id. And the dates and values are primarily connected to the nested_id.
However, let's say I'm starting with the id field, but for each id I want to only return the points over time for the nested_id that has the greater sum of points.
So right now I'm just grabbing it like this...
select *
from mytable
where id in (1, 2)

except I only want it to return nested_id rows where the maximum value of that nested_id is the greatest.
So here's how I would do this manually.
For id of 1, the maximum value is 12, and the nested_id of that value is 20
For id of 2, the maximum value is 12, and the nested_id of that value is 40
So my return table should be

id
nested_id
date
value

1
20
'2021-01-01'
10

1
20
'2021-01-02'
11

1
20
'2021-01-03'
12

2
40
'2021-01-01'
10

2
40
'2021-01-02'
11

2
40
'2021-01-03'
12

Is there an easy way of performing this query? I'm assuming you have to partition somehow?

A: You can solve this with row_number window functions
with maxs as (
    select id,
           nested_id,
           value,
           row_number() over (partition by id order by value desc) rn
    from mytable
)
select mt.*
from mytable mt
    left join maxs on mt.id = maxs.id and mt.nested_id = maxs.nested_id
where maxs.rn = 1

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Convertible securities have not been immune from the volatility that has roiled risk assets in 2016. However, we believe the volatile start to the year has set the stage for longer-term opportunities. A convertible bond can be thought of as a corporate bond (credit) with an embedded call option (equity). (For a primer on convertible valuation, please see our guide.) Because of its stock and bond characteristics, a convertible's valuation can be influenced by forces in both the credit and equity markets, as well as by dynamics that are specific to the convertible market.
In this post, we'll take a look at some factors that we believe can support convertibles going forward. More specifically, credit spreads have widened dramatically, equities have declined significantly, and convertible valuations have cheapened. A reversal in any one of these factors could provide a tailwind to convertibles, and if all three reverse, convertibles may be poised for a potentially powerful "trifecta."
Convertibles can benefit from an eventual narrowing of spreads.Since the Federal Reserve began quantitative easing in 2008, the vast majority of convertibles have been issued by companies with below investment grade credit ratings. Only about 20% of the convertible market carries an investment grade rating and as a result, we'd expect performance in the convertible market to reflect what's happening in the high yield market.This most recent round of risk-off sentiment has taken a toll on the high yield asset class, with spreads topping 800 basis points over comparable U.S. Treasury bonds in February. As we noted in a recent high yield review, spreads have reached the 800 basis-point threshold just three times over the past 20 years: in the months following 9/11, in the midst of the financial crisis, and during the telecom meltdown. After reaching the 800 basis-point level, the one-year forward return from the initial month of crossing over was positive each time (4%, 8%, and 19% respectively).Spreads have since narrowed to 782 basis points, and we expect continued narrowing as investors become more confident that a U.S. recession is not imminent. Inflation is low, unemployment is down, wages are rising, and the Fed has given every indication that it will remain patient in raising short-term interest rates. Alongside high-yield nonconvertible debt, we believe convertibles are poised to receive a boost as spreads tighten.
The underlying equities of convertibles could be positioned for a comeback, making the embedded option of convertibles more valuable.At its lowest point year-to-date (February 11), the BofA Merrill Lynch All U.S. Convertibles Index (VXA0) had fallen -10.56%. However, the underlying stocks in the VXA0 fell far more steeply, declining -19.89%. This difference is significant for a number of reasons. First, it indicates that the convertible structure is continuing to provide considerable relative downside resilience.Second, this level of decline in the underlying stocks of the VXA0 has also been a precursor to healthy rebounds during the following six-month and 12-month periods. In its February 2016 global convertible research report, BofA Merrill Lynch noted that 71% of the VXA0's underlying stocks have fallen more than 20% below their trailing 1-year highs. Since 1999, this has only happened three times (the 2002 tech bubble, the 2008 global financial crisis, and the 2011 European sovereign crisis/U.S. credit downgrade). In each of these periods, returns were positive for the subsequent six-month and 12-month periods (up an average of 13.23% and 26.95%, respectively).
Convertible valuations are attractive.We can look at the theoretical fair value of a convertible bond as the sum of its bond and call option (the right to convert into the underlying stocks) components. In 2016's risk-off environment of higher volatility, falling stocks and widening spreads, convertibles have been cheapening, according to BofA Merrill Lynch's "% cheap" statistic, a measure of the relative valuation of the convertible universe. At the February 11 low, the convertible index was trading at 3.55 "% cheap," a level reached only three times since 1995. And in each case, healthy returns followed. Of course, past performance can't predict future results, but we believe this historical data is certainly worth noting—especially given our view that a U.S. recession is not imminent and that stocks may be able to stabilize near recent lows.
In light of our outlook for slow U.S. economic growth and continued elevated market volatility, we believe convertibles offer attractive potential for long-term investors. The potential for narrowing spreads, a rebound in convertibles' underlying equities, and improving convertible valuations may be setting the stage for a convertible trifecta. Encouragingly, convertibles and their underlying equities have shown signs of stabilization in the second half of February. From the February 11 lows through the end of month, the underlying stocks of the VXA0 have climbed 8.45%, while the VXA0 has returned 4.47%.
As we have discussed, the structural characteristics of convertibles can provide unique advantages over stocks and traditional fixed income securities. However, these same attributes also add to the complexity of the convertible security. Selectivity and experience will remain essential in identifying the specific convertibles with the most attractive risk and reward characteristics.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The BofA Merrill Lynch All U.S. Convertible Index is considered generally representative of the U.S. convertible market. Indexes are unmanaged, do not entail fees or expenses and are not available for direct investment.
The opinions referenced are as of the date of publication and are subject to change due to changes in the market or economic conditions and may not necessarily come to pass. Information contained herein is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.
The information in this report should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security.
Convertible securities entail default risk and interest rate risk. Investments in high-yield securities include interest rate risk and credit risk.
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Very Very Vicky: Let's Be Fearless!
It's time to walk through the connector to the "little house". Many (including our builder, Anthony) believe that it used to be a summer kitchen. Back in the days before air-conditioning, people would do their cooking in a separate kitchen to avoid heating up their home in the summer.
It has most recently been used by the former owners as a bedroom and bathroom and we plan to use it for sleeping space and bath as well.
AFTER demo--so excited to find the raised ceiling! It will help make this tiny space feel bigger.
Tiny front porch AFTER (there is no before available)--it will eventually get some rails and if the budget permits, we will screen it.
BEFORE with window AC units in the shower--oh yeah!
going to be beautiful---in a few weeks!
And so on we go...stay tuned 'cause things will change fast!


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Jeziory Wielkie – dawny folwark. Obecnie część wsi Budy na Białorusi, w obwodzie witebskim, w rejonie szarkowszczyńskim, w sielsowiecie Hermanowicze.

Dawniej używana nazwa – Jeziorki.

Historia
W czasach zaborów folwark w powiecie dzisieńskim, w guberni wileńskiej Imperium Rosyjskiego.

W latach 1921–1945 folwark leżał w Polsce, w województwie wileńskim, w powiecie dziśnieńskim, w gminie Hermanowicze.

Według Powszechnego Spisu Ludności z 1921 roku zamieszkiwało tu 29 osób, 28 było wyznania rzymskokatolickiego a 1 staroobrzędowego. Jednocześnie wszyscy mieszkańcy zadeklarowali polską przynależność narodową. Były tu 2 budynki mieszkalne. W 1931 w 2 domach zamieszkiwało 15 osób.

Wierni należeli do parafii rzymskokatolickiej w Hermanowiczach. Miejscowość podlegała pod Sąd Grodzki w Łużkach i Okręgowy w Wilnie; właściwy urząd pocztowy mieścił się w Hermanowiczach.

W wyniku napaści ZSRR na Polskę we wrześniu 1939 miejscowość znalazła się pod okupacją sowiecką. 2 listopada została włączona do Białoruskiej SRR. Od czerwca 1941 roku pod okupacją niemiecką. W 1944 miejscowość została ponownie zajęta przez wojska sowieckie i włączona do Białoruskiej SRR.

Od 1991 w składzie niepodległej Białorusi.

Uwagi

Przypisy

Linki zewnętrzne

Wsie w rejonie szarkowszczyńskim
Miejscowości województwa wileńskiego (II Rzeczpospolita)

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Incoming Virgin Australia chief executive Paul Scurrah says he already has ideas about what he wants to do at Australia's second-biggest airline but they will be informed by feedback from within the business.
The newly-minted chief executive said his first priority would be getting out and meeting staff.
"I clearly come into the role with some ideas about what it is I would like to do,'' he told reporters Wednesday.
Virgin confirmed yesterday that Scurrah would take over from incumbent John Borghetti on March 25 after a global search generated keen interest from Australia and overseas.
READ: Scurrah confirmed as next Virgin CEO.
Scurrah, who was most recently the CEO of DP World and will split his time between Brisbane and Sydney, has worked for almost three decades in airline, tourism, transport, freight and logistics businesses.
He noted there were close parallels between logistics and aviation in that both were intensive operations requiring a capital-intensive fleet to deliver to the customer.
There were also strong regulatory interests, big workforces, active union involvement and shareholders who required a return on investment.
"I've been transporting people and cargo for a very long time,'' he said. "At Queensland Rail, we carried around 60 million passengers. At Aurizon we moved 190 million tonnes of coal while at DP World we moved two million containers around the country.
However, he agreed he would have big shoes to fill given that predecessors Brett Godfrey and Borghetti had both wrought significant changes on the Australian aviation landscape.
"So yes, it is somewhat daunting,'' he said.
"In terms of my own ambitions coming in as CEO, it goes back to what I was actually saying before. I will focus on things that are related to the performance of our staff, the culture that they operate in and their ability to thrive.
"I actually believe — and this is very aligned to Richard Branson's philosophy anyway — that if they're happy then our customers are happy.
Scurrah praised Borghetti for making Virgin a strong competitor to Qantas but would not be drawn on whether a priority would be to increase the airline's market share.
He said he was walking into an industry where there were strong and healthy competitors on both sides.
"I intend to continue to compete but I want to do all of that with the priorities in mind that I've already mentioned and making sure there's a very strong focus on delivering a healthy bottom line and return on investment for our shareholders," he said.
On increasing international routes, he joked that Borghetti had suggested Rome as a potential destination but it was early days and he intended to speak to people within Virgin about every aspect of the business.
"I do think it's important, though, that we attempt to compete across all of the sectors of the airline and aviation industry in this country,'' he said.
Asked what he regarded as his biggest achievement during his time at Virgin's helm, Borghetti said it was his pride in Virgin staff for converting the airline to a full-service carrier and "transforming the aviation landscape in this country".
He said the people in Virgin had been able to do what no other airline in Australia, and arguably the world, had been able to do.
"And that's an enormous sense of pride for me, that 10,000 people – 6000 when I started – have been able to achieve that,'' he said.


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Tesla's Musk aims to make James Bond's submarine car a reality
Who says water and electricity don't mix? Tesla CEO Elon Musk is the new owner of a certain Lotus Esprit, of James Bond fame, that converts into a submarine -- and he plans to make it a reality.
As reported by USA Today and other news outlets, Musk won the car at an auction in London on Sept. 9 for $989,000. While the vehicle was just a prop that could only be driven underwater by a diver in scuba gear, the electric car company's CEO said he wants to truly make it work.
"It was amazing as a little kid in South Africa to watch James Bond in The Spy Who Loved Me drive his Lotus Esprit off a pier, press a button and have it transform into a submarine underwater," Musk told USA Today. "I was disappointed to learn that it can't actually transform. What I'm going to do is upgrade it with a Tesla electric powertrain and try to make it transform for real."
The vehicle would be capable of functioning like a real car on land, and once in water, would convert into a working submarine -- all powered by a Tesla electric powerplant of course.
Originally seen in the 1977 Bond film, the Esprit is driven off a pier and into the water by Roger Moore. Once under the waves, the vehicle sinks before the wheels retract and fins and a propeller emerge.
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helps me hear my own thoughts.
I'm more confident with graphite, ink, or keys than I am with speech.
I can express what I'm too afraid to say.
You can't hear my voice shake in text on a screen.
No one can interrupt me when I type. No one speaks over me. I don't have to fight to be heard.
Instead I'll send my words out into cyberspace, where "no one can hear you scream".
I'm frustrated at feeling like I'm not heard or understood.
Like I'm Overlooked or ignored.
This post might act in rebellion to that.
So this little rant makes the cut after all.
Hey there. I've been blogging since October 2016 and still have only 58 followers, so you may see that 290 are nothing to sneeze at! As you say, keep doing it for you, for yours is the opinion that counts. Btw I totally relate to feeling squelched by others — even shouted down — when trying to express myself. Before starting my blog, I had the recurring dream of having to speak with my mouth sewn shut, or with a mouth full of marbles. I would wake myself attempting to shout. Recently I disowned my whole family for being controlling and just plain evil… Remember, Jill, that absolutely no one has the right to gag you. Not in this or any country on earth. Stick by your guns and say the F word if you have to. The essence is freedom (another F word!) of speech, and in the United States it's our First Amendment right. There are those who believe in shooting others' Constitutional rights with a gun. These are proponents of the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms. Verily I say to you, they have their reward! The morons who pack pistols in public places (pfth, pfth!) think the sword mightier than the pen, but my friend, it's up to you and me to put their ignorance in its place. That's my tuppence and have a powerful day!
Wow thank you so much for taking the time to leave this empowering comment! I'm glad you too found this space to express yourself. In some ways it helps me build confidence to stop biting my tongue in real life.
I find that the most honest posts are the ones most worth reading. Stay strong and follow your heart. It is never wrong.
It seems like an inevitable part of the blogging process to go through periodic spurts of feeling unheard and statistically inadequate. There have been many occasions when I have slid into that hole and had to forcefully haul myself out by bringing it back to the purpose, that writing is for me.
I couldn't agree more with you. Your entire blog hit home with me. I feel "safe" typing and posting but I check how many likes and views I get constantly.
It's nice to know someone else feels the same!
I recognise so much of myself in your writing 🙂 I too often have that feeling of being 'unheard' – its something that has cropped up throughout my adult life and something that ends up getting talked about a lot in therapy! But I think with writing, and especially blogging, it gives us that safe space to get all of these thoughts and emotions out. I try not to get too wrapped up in the statistics, but it is difficult, each new follower or new 'love' is a little glimmer of someone saying 'I've heard you' – and when you have felt so unheard, thats really encouraging.


in 1997 I relocated to the SouthEast which necessitated a career change. I worked for the National Trust at Sissinghurst, then the Rye Tourist Information Centre, before training as a Blue Badge Guide.
I thoroughly enjoy guiding for the variety of jobs and the opportunities to meet so many people and share my enthusiasm for the history and beauty of SouthEast England.


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    <meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"><title>IsDirectory</title>

IsDirectory()

语法

Result = IsDirectory(#Directory)

概要

Tests if the given directory number is a valid and correctly initialized directory enumeration.

参数

#Directory

The directory enumeration to test.

返回值

Returns nonzero if the given input is a valid enumeration and zero otherwise.

备注

此函数是保险的并且可以与任何值一起使用。This is the correct way to ensure a directory is ready to use.

参阅

ExamineDirectory()

已支持操作系统
所有

<- GetTemporaryDirectory() - FileSystem Index - NextDirectoryEntry() ->

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Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "We're all part of this great experiment in self-governance. We're all united by common values of liberty, justice and equality of opportunity, even if we don't always agree on how to achieve them."
Oct. 30, 2018 Tweet - "This is not a nation of violence and hatred. America is where you are free to speak, free to worship, and free to dream -- and we will stand up to anyone or anything that tries to prevent that."
Oct. 28, 2018 Tweet - "We're united by our values of liberty, justice & equality of opportunity, even if we don't always agree on how to achieve them. We can pledge to be better neighbors and to build up our communities when anger and fear threaten to divide us and tear us down."
Oct. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Because of our results, people are more hopeful and optimistic for the future. Our economy is booming, and Americans are #BetterOffNow."
Oct. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Thank you, @NikkiHaley. I'm grateful for your service and for your strong leadership to put America first."
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "These are serious allegations. As I've always said, they need to be taken seriously, and women deserve to be heard. Judge Kavanaugh also deserves due process & an opportunity to defend his character. We need the facts & the truth. That's why Thursday's hearing is very important."
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "After years of sluggish growth, our economy is booming. America is confident again, and people are Better Off Now."
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "On #ConstitutionDay, we are reminded why America is the greatest experiment in self-governance the world has ever known. A promise was made to "We, the People," that no matter our background or walk of life, we are free & empowered to choose our own version of the American Dream."
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans are focused on delivering results, not rhetoric. See our results & how we are improving people's lives on http://better.gop ."
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "U.S. jobless claims are at a near 49-year low. #BetterOffNow"
Sept. 12, 2018 Tweet - "People's lives are improving in an economy that is booming. That's the impact of pro-growth, pro-family Republican policies."
Sept. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Remember, 2 years ago people said 2 percent GDP growth was the new normal. Watch my interview with @Cheddar on how Republican policies are proving them wrong."
Sept. 8, 2018 Tweet - "2 years ago we launched the Better Way agenda to grow the economy, rebuild the military, and make our communities safer. Via my interview with @FoxNewsRadio, here's how we've kept our promises."
Sept. 5, 2018 Tweet - "The People's House is continuing our work to improve people's lives and keep Americans safe."
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "By putting people first and focusing on improving lives, we've delivered real results and a better way forward. That's exactly why Americans are #BetterOffNow."
Aug. 6, 2018 Tweet - "This is why we've worked to get our economy booming again. A job means so much more than just a paycheck. It's a foundation for a better life. #BetterOffNow."
(Special Character)Better equipped (Special Character)Better trained (Special Character)Better supported"
Aug. 4, 2018 Tweet - "My mission is to restore trust & confidence in representative government, and that starts with getting results for you and your families. I've had 10 bills pass the House & 5 signed into law to continue getting things done for people in Eastern Washington."
Aug. 3, 2018 Tweet - "The American people are #BetterOffNow because Republicans have taken the lead to combat threats in our communities, like the opioid crisis. https://www.betteroffnow.gop/#safer"
Aug. 3, 2018 Tweet - "1.3 million jobs have been created since it became law. #betteroffnow"
Aug. 2, 2018 Tweet - "We made a promise to enact a bold policy agenda to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing America. Here's how we delivered and why Americans are #betteroffnow."
July 30, 2018 Tweet - "Two years ago the @HouseGOP put together the Better Way Agenda. We kept our promises, and now people are seeing results. #betteroffnow"
July 20, 2018 Tweet - "Every day is a new opportunity to bring people together on this journey to a more perfect union. Thank you @FaithNPolitics for encouraging all of us to reach beyond our comfort zone, listen to one another, and build trust."


Hudson Valley Resource Group, Inc.
Hudson Valley Resource Group, Inc. offers a variety of Human Resource services that we can customize to your specific company needs.
Employer responsibilities are to be in compliance with Department of Labor, State and Federal laws, if not, the repercussions can be devastating.
*Human Resource Audit – can significantly reduce your risk for legal and/or regulatory liability that may arise from a company's HR policies and procedures or the lack thereof. An HR Audit takes an objective look at your company's "current state" by evaluating its' policies, practices, procedures and strategies. Non compliance with applicable laws and regulations has potential significant financial risk. For example the mandatory Notice/Acknowledgment of Wage Rate/Designated Payday Forms, the mandatory I9 Form, mandatory proper classification of exempt vs. non-exempt employee status and maintaining proper mandatory contents of personnel files to name only a few of the laws businesses must abide by. An audit can help determine whether specific areas within your company are adequate, legal and/or effective.
**Employee Handbook – this is one of your first steps in being in compliance as well as a great tool in communicating with your employees. Whether we design a custom made handbook for your company or review and update your present handbook, we highly recommend that you have a fully executed Employee Handbook in place which includes a signed Acknowledgment Form from all employees.
When compliance matters, the best strategy is to be proactive!
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package org.wso2.bench;

import io.netty.buffer.Unpooled;
import io.netty.channel.ChannelFuture;
import io.netty.channel.ChannelFutureListener;
import io.netty.channel.ChannelHandlerContext;
import io.netty.handler.codec.http.*;

import java.util.concurrent.DelayQueue;

import static io.netty.handler.codec.http.HttpResponseStatus.BAD_REQUEST;
import static io.netty.handler.codec.http.HttpResponseStatus.CONTINUE;
import static io.netty.handler.codec.http.HttpResponseStatus.OK;
import static io.netty.handler.codec.http.HttpVersion.HTTP_1_1;

public class MockServerThread extends Thread {

    private final DelayQueue<DelayedElement>  queue = new DelayQueue<DelayedElement>();

    public void run() {
        DelayedElement elem = null;

        while(true) {
            try {
                elem = (DelayedElement) queue.take();
                beginResponse(elem.getContext(), elem.getTrailer(), elem.getBuf(), elem.getRequest(), elem.getResponseContentType());
            } catch (InterruptedException e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
            }
        }
    }

    public void delayEvent(ChannelHandlerContext ctx, LastHttpContent trailer, HttpRequest request, StringBuilder buf, int delay, String responseContentType, int id) {
        DelayedElement delayedElement = new DelayedElement(ctx, trailer, request, HardcodedResponse.BYTE_RESPONSE, System.currentTimeMillis(), delay, responseContentType);
        queue.add(delayedElement);
    }

    private void beginResponse(ChannelHandlerContext ctx, LastHttpContent currentObject, byte[] buf, HttpRequest request, String responseContentType) {
        writeResponse(currentObject, ctx, request, buf, responseContentType);
    }

    private static void send100Continue(ChannelHandlerContext ctx) {
        FullHttpResponse response = new DefaultFullHttpResponse(HTTP_1_1, CONTINUE);
        ChannelFuture future = ctx.channel().write(response);
        future.addListener(ChannelFutureListener.CLOSE);
    }

    private void writeResponse(HttpObject currentObj, ChannelHandlerContext ctx, HttpMessage request, byte[] buf, String responseContentType) {
        // Decide whether to close the connection or not.
        boolean keepAlive = HttpHeaderUtil.isKeepAlive(request);
        // Build the response object.
        FullHttpResponse response = new DefaultFullHttpResponse(
                HTTP_1_1, currentObj.decoderResult().isSuccess()? OK : BAD_REQUEST,
                //Unpooled.copiedBuffer(buf.toString(), CharsetUtil.UTF_8));
                Unpooled.copiedBuffer(buf));

        response.headers().set(HttpHeaderNames.CONTENT_TYPE, responseContentType);

        if (keepAlive) {
            // Add 'Content-Length' header only for a keep-alive connection.
            response.headers().set(HttpHeaderNames.CONTENT_LENGTH, String.valueOf(response.content().readableBytes()));
            // Add keep alive header as per:
            // - http://www.w3.org/Protocols/HTTP/1.1/draft-ietf-http-v11-spec-01.html#Connection
            response.headers().set(HttpHeaderNames.CONNECTION, "keep-alive");
        }

        ChannelFuture future = ctx.channel().write(response);

        if(!keepAlive) {
            future.addListener(ChannelFutureListener.CLOSE);
        }

        ctx.channel().flush();

    }

}


Norwest Recruitment is the leading Recruitment Agency in the North West of Sydney. We place quality staff into quality companies on a Permanent and Temporary basis. With a balanced portfolio of Contract and Permanent business, we have consistently and profitably outperformed the market each year in revenue growth terms since our brand was established in 2002.
Our clients range from small specialised businesses to some of Australia's largest and highest profile multinational organisations.
We are looking for a high calibre, polished and experienced Recruitment Team Leader to grow our temporary administration and accounting desk as well as manage a team of temporary consultants.
You will be responsible for creating new business opportunities and developing existing client relationships within our temporary services team.
Candidate Care is also an essential part of this role and the ability to select the reliable, hard working, quality candidates in line with our client's requirements and manage the process ongoing.
If you are highly motivated and goal orientated we would love to hear from you.
Otherwise please register online at www.norwestrecruitment.com.auto be added to our database.
If you are suitable for this position, a consultant will contact you within the next seven days.
Otherwise please register online at www.norwestrecruitment.com.au to be added to our database.


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The school is adding 5,400 student beds.
Plans call for a series of mid-rise and high-rise buildings across the school's Westwood campus.
Nearly 6,900 student beds could added at five sites across the Westwood campus.
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5 MINUTES WITH: SIMON AT TRAILER HAPPINESS
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On Portobello Road, the beating heart of Notting Hill, it's hard to stand out. Gen Z youths don psychedelic acid-dye t-shirts as an array of pastel-coloured Victorian townhouses look down upon them. The smell of Turkish coffee competes with Jamaican jerk, as fruit and cheese sellers swat flies away up their stalls. One street corner stands out as particularly full of life – De La Soul's 'Pain' is pumping, animating a space where passers-by and locals alike pause to chat, glasses clink in the sunlight, and laughter echoes down the street. With such a relaxed atmosphere, you might not realise that you're standing on hallowed ground. This is Trailer Happiness.
Known as one of London's greatest rum bars, this multi award-winning Notting Hill institution – owned and run by the legendary Sly Augustin – has been serving up cocktails and good vibes since 2003.
We stopped by to chat to their bar manager Simon, to find out a little bit about his journey through the world of hospitality, how he got to Trailer Happiness, and his favourite moments in between.
Simon, thanks so much for having me! Let's get started…
How did you get into the Spirits industry?
By dropping out of uni!
Like most people here, I moved to London after school, but I'd spent a year travelling beforehand, focusing on my fencing and getting into bartending. I actually used to stock up on Duty Free alcohol at airports, so by the time I got to uni I already had a bit of a collection!
I was studying chemistry at UCL, and whilst I did enjoy it, to be honest with you I didn't think it was for me. I actually ended up spending most of my time mixing drinks for my flatmates – we lived in a house of 14 so I always had someone to be my guinea pig.
Over time people started to get wind of our little speakeasy, and we began to attract a bit of a crowd. By the end of the year, we had the whole building and more coming down to the apartment for their pre-drinks, which we were serving out of my front door. After all, why drink expensive and shitty drinks in a student bar when you could drink free and delicious drinks chez Simon? All we asked for is a cheeky tip!
At that point I realised, this is what I wanted to do. So, I ditched UCL and enrolled in the European Bartender School. After a year there and a couple interim jobs (the real world hits hard doesn't it) I started at Merchant House, where I was lucky enough to learn from some fantastic mentors, in what was a serious institution. After a couple years there, I felt it was my time to move on – and then I found Trailer, and the rest as they say, is history.
Sounds like quite a journey! Got to ask – obviously Trailer is all about rum. When did you first get into your rum?
From the start rum was always the one for me. At Merchant House, we were taught to choose 1 spirit and completely own it. At the time I definitely wasn't into gin, and whiskey didn't really tickle my fancy. Rum stood out as the obvious choice, so I rolled up my sleeves and dived straight in!
I've got a really fond memory of Richard Seale's Dominus Premise and 2004 launch at MH – one of the first times I really got to flex my newfound knowledge. Richard Seale came down and we got to try some exceptional rums – we were lucky to have those kinds of events going on, it really gave me experience and insight into the category.
What was the first rum you fell in love with then?
Professional answer? Appleton 12. One hell of a rum. Big at Merchant House. Other than that, Diplomatico was definitely one of my tipples of choice.
What's your favourite style of rum?
Personally I'm a huge Jamaican fan – but I'm also super open to anything out there. It sounds a bit wanky but I appreciate all rums – funk, aged agricole, column, it's all good to me. There's such a breadth of styles in the category it would be silly to not keep an open mind!
But if I were to have to choose 2, I'd go for a well-aged agricole, or a proper 100% pot still Jamaican rum – nice and funky.
What do you think is the best rum for beginners to get into?
Appleton Signature, ever time. It's dirt-cheap and it's delicious. It's well made, got a bit of funk, and no junk. Plus, it's not overpowering, so if you're a little intimated by the idea of rum, this one should ease you in nicely.
Pro tip – it's always on sale at Tesco!
What's your favourite type of cocktail?
Again, every drink is different and serves a different purpose. For example, now that I've learned to appreciate gin, I absolutely love a Martini – but I'm not gonna have one of those at 3 in the afternoon on a sunny beach. There's such a diversity out there it would be a shame to miss out on any.
What was the first rum cocktail you fell in love with?
(Laughs) Can I say a Long Island Iced Tea?
They're my absolute guilty, guilty pleasure. Bartenders shit on 'em – I love 'em.
Don't get me wrong, most of the time they're absolute trash – but you always know what you're getting, and if you're lucky and you find one that has quality ingredients in it, you can actually taste all the equal parts. I've always found that pretty cool.
What rum cocktail would you recommend a novice rum drinker?
It really depends on the direction you're coming from. If you're already an experienced drinker – let's say you're into your Whiskey – then I would do a twist on a classic - maybe a rum sour. Or, if you're into your gin and like your martinis, I might go for an agricole martini.
If you're a complete novice then go for the simple serves – a Daiquiri for a short drink, or a Hurricane for a long one.
What's your favourite rum bar in London?
Trailer – I absolutely love this place.
It's a little embarrassing, but the first time I came here was for a job interview. Trailer was hosting a Chartreuse Swizzle Session with Jody Griffiths, and as a joke I mentioned I would bring my CV. To my surprise, the guys said sure, so I came down, had my 'interview', and next thing I know I'm behind the bar!
The people, atmosphere and drinks here are next to none. Seriously, I can't recommend it enough.
What are you most looking forward to in the summer of 2021?
Getting out there and checking out new venues and talent. Obviously, it's been a terrible year for the industry. With so many closures and so many people on furlough, it's been hard to stay positive at times.
But on the flipside, now that things are slowly getting back to normal, we've seen a ton of incredibly exciting new openings all over the UK. People have gone back home and started to work on their own projects, and the work is paying off.
Seeing as we're probably not going to be able to go abroad any time soon, my next 6 months are going to be dedicated to discovering the UK and all its hidden gems. Lincoln, Cardiff, and Bristol – all these places are absolutely booting off, so they're all definitely on my list.
I also feel like there's a changing attitude in hospitality – people are taking things (and themselves) more seriously, and creating some incredible stuff. Lots of places are going from good to great, and I can't wait to go check them out and meet the people behind them.
Simon thanks so much for your time. Final question for those reading this – when can we find you behind the bar at Trailer?
Weekends – we're a small tight-knit team here at Trailer, so we all pull our weight when we have to! If you're down on a Friday or Saturday, you'll catch me whipping up some mischief for sure.
Make sure you head down to Trailer when you next can – and if you're feeling brave, ask the main man for his namesake drink, 'A Simon's Downfall'. Trust us, it won't let you down.
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Cataract FAQ's with Mr Pavi Agrawal
What is a cataract?
A cataract is a cloudiness or opacity in the normally transparent lens of the eye. This is a natural ageing process that occurs in all eyes usually over the age of 60 years. Sometimes a cataract can form at a younger age, and this is usually associated with other conditions such as diabetes, inflammation in the eye, steroid use or trauma to the eye.
What are the symptoms of cataract?
A cataract causes a gradual reduction in vision that usually occurs over several months to years. People may find that objects or colours are not as clear as they once were. Some cataracts can also cause glare, especially when driving at night time or haloes in bright lights.
When is cataract surgery advised?
Cataract surgery is usually recommended when the level of vision due to the cataract is interfering with a person's life. This may be that their vision has dropped below the legal driving limit, they are finding reading or watching TV more difficult or not able to enjoy their usual hobbies.
What does cataract surgery involve?
Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed operations in the world, and has an excellent success rate and safety record.
The operation is usually carried out as a day-case procedure, under local anaesthesia using eye drops or a small injection around the eye, with the whole operation taking about 20 minutes to complete
Small incisions are made in the cornea, allowing a special ultrasound probe to enter the eye, which breaks up the lens into small pieces and then removes them from the eye. This process is known as Phacoemulsification
A clear, plastic lens implant is then placed into the eye, replacing the cloudy lens. This lens implant will typically last a lifetime
Stitches are rarely required these days and patients are usually sent home within hours and asked to use antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops for about 4 weeks after the surgery
Patients are normally reviewed again in the clinic from 2-4 weeks after their operation
After surgery patients usually do not have their eye patched. They can resume their usual lifestyle and normal activities soon after the procedure is performed
What are the risks of cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery is a very successful and safe procedure. However, any operation inside the eye will always carry a certain risk. There is a 0.1% risk of a serious complication that can cause severe and permanent loss of vision. There is a 2% risk of further surgery should the operation become complicated.`
Why is my vision starting to mist over following cataract surgery?
When we perform cataract surgery, the new plastic lens is inserted into the natural capsule of the eye. In some patients, this capsule can mist over and scar a few months or a few years following cataract surgery. This is known as Posterior Capsular Opacification. A simple outpatient painless laser procedure can effectively treat this condition. It rapidly restores the vision to its previous state.
Mr Agrawal is highly trained in keyhole microscopic stitch-free cataract surgery which he gained at Moorfields Eye Hospital.
If you're worried, Mr Pavi Agrawal specialises in cataracts (including complex cases) and will be happy to see you at the Spire Nottingham Hospital. A private consultation with Mr Pavi Agrawal costs £200 if you don't have private health insurance. For more information or to book an appointment call our Bookings team on 0115 937 7735.
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Who Is Regé-Jean Page (AKA Simon in 'Bridgerton')? And Why Does He Look Familiar?
By Greta Heggeness
| Apr. 5, 2021
It didn't take long for Bridgerton to become one of Netflix's most-watched TV shows. If you've already watched the popular series, then you've probably fallen in love with Regé-Jean Page, who plays the ever-so-charming Duke of Hastings.
So, who is the 31-year-old actor? And will he return for Bridgerton season two? Here's everything we know about Regé-Jean Page.
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1. Who is Regé-Jean Page?
Page is a British-Zimbabwean actor. Although he was born in London, he spent part of his childhood in Zimbabwe before returning to the U.K. for secondary school. It's during this time that Page picked up acting as a hobby. After joining the National Youth Theatre, he graduated with a degree from Drama Centre London.
2. What is 'Bridgerton'?
Page portrays Simon Basset (AKA the Duke of Hastings) in Bridgerton. Although he's one of the most eligible bachelors, Simon has no intention of marrying and, therefore, producing an heir. To get everyone off his back, he makes a pact with Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), who agrees to fake a budding relationship.
Unfortunately, Page won't return for Bridgerton season two, according to a recent announcement by Lady Whistledown. "Dear Readers, while all eyes turn to Lord Anthony Bridgerton's quest to find a Viscountess, we bid adieu to Regé-Jean Page, who so triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings," she wrote. "We'll miss Simon's presence onscreen, but he will always be a part of the Bridgerton family."
3. What else has he appeared in?
In addition to Bridgerton, Page has starred in several noteworthy TV shows, like Casualty, Fresh Meat, Waterloo Road, Spark, Roots and For the People. Film credits include Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—Part 2, Survivor, The Merchant of Venice, Mortal Engines and Sylvie's Love. *Adds to streaming queue*
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4. Is he single?
To our knowledge, yes. However, Page is known for keeping his private life on the DL, so we could be totally wrong. In the meantime, we'll be decoding his social media in an attempt to find clues.
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A New Performance Space in Stowe Brings Music, Comedy, Star Trek
by Megan James
Published November 9, 2010 at 9:31 p.m.
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The new Spruce Peak Arts Center in Stowe will open its doors to the public just after Christmas; for now, there's a cathedral-like silence in the spacious theater. Take a seat in the hall with the director busy bringing it to life, however, and the space seems to buzz with the hushed murmuring of an opening night.
"When people walk in, it's like they've walked into church," says David Rowell, executive director of the 420-seat performance space. "There's this reverent moment."
Rowell knows show business. He has directed and opened other performing-arts centers, including the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center in Kentucky and Peery's Egyptian Theater in Utah. Trained as a dancer and an actor, he's had experience on stage, too.
"I've been there; I have the T-shirt," he jokes.
But for the last five years Rowell taught and headed the MFA Theater Management Program at Florida State University's School of Theater. He enjoyed it, he says, but was itching to get back at the helm of a performance space.
"I was looking for a small to medium-sized venue, and I really wanted to be in Vermont," Rowell says.
His connections to the state go way back. He shares a few ancestors with Craftsbury violinist Mary Rowell, and his parents live in Middlebury. While growing up in New Jersey, he used to vacation in the Stowe area with his family.
The center is technically part of Stowe Mountain Resort, but Rowell envisions it as "a gathering place for everybody." He wants to draw audiences from around the state and beyond.
He sees himself as the consummate host. "When I invite an artist to perform here, I'm inviting them into my home," he declares. "And the same with the audience — you're a guest in my home."
Rowell loves being involved with the audience. "My favorite is when people call me and ask, 'What should I wear?'" The answer may vary, as the programming at Spruce Peak will be diverse — ticket prices are in the $30 to $50 range — including family shows, ballet, theater, comedy and movies.
And then there's the educational component. Spruce Peak will offer a daytime series for area schools; master classes in music, dance and theater; residencies for artists; and an internship program.
Rowell is a huge movie buff. When his phone rings in the middle of a recent interview, it plays a tinny version of the theme song from Top Gun — though his 9-year-old son is responsible for that, he notes.
At Spruce Peak, Rowell is starting a series of screenings and post-movie talks on the American Film Institute's Top 100 films, beginning with Casablanca. Every second Tuesday of the month will be Ladies' Night, when a ticket gets gals a chick flick, champagne and chocolate.
A series close to Rowell's heart is "classics you may never have heard of," including underground hits such as The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, a 1984 sci-fi flick starring John Lithgow and Ellen Barkin.
The center's grand-opening programming begins the week of December 27 and features performances by Tony Award-winning Broadway actor Ben Vereen; the Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata performing The Hills Are Alive, a hip-hop rendition of the songs from The Sound of Music (authorized by Rodgers & Hammerstein); fiddler Eileen Ivers, who cofounded the Irish American group cherish the Ladies; and Sara Watkins of blugrass band Nickel Creek.
"I'll explore any option. We can do anything but The Lion King," Rowell says, then explains that, while the 77-by-31-foot stage is big for a 420-seat theater, there's no fly system — curtains only run side to side, not up and down. That makes it hard to accommodate shows like the Disney hit with their elaborate flying set pieces.
But everything else is on the table. Rowell is excited about booking the Afro-Cuban All Stars, "The Logger" Rusty DeWees and Canadian actor Rick Miller, who does a one-man show called MacHomer — a wacky melding of Macbeth and "The Simpsons." At the end of February, the center will host Star Trek Live, a series of interactive performances and screenings in which everybody with a ticket becomes a cadet on the starship Enterprise.
"It's for kids, families and geeks like myself," Rowell says.
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Fordham @ Army should be packed. I endorse moving any game against Fordham to Yankee Stadium where the teams can play for New York City football supremacy.
"Rely in the run" is low on the list of life lessons.
What I'm Reading Today -- right now, even.
Tulane (111) and Rutgers (107) have made early appearances.
There are some nice Thursday games on the schedule, but as with many sporting events on radio it's more about who calls the games than who's playing the games.
Could there be a culture change in store for the Big 10?
Phil Steele has a handy chart reminding us of the new conference lineups.
More trouble for the buckeyes but for now this one is an internal issue.
Some nice work over there for fans of non AQ squads.


If you are a first-time mum, you may want to consider taking a teaching assistant courses from NCC Home Learning. We give reasons why the role as a mum and role as a teaching assistant work well together below.
As a first-time mum, you'll want to spend every waking hour with your child. Unfortunately, this is not possible for most mums. By working as a teaching assistant, you'll be able to have more time in the evenings and holidays with your child. Although you may be required to work late on some days, you'll generally have a set schedule every day.
You may have read how tiring the hours are for teachers. One of the advantages of being a teaching assistant is that you'll have less responsibility than teachers. This means you'll have more freedom and more spare time on your day off, resulting in more time to spend with your son or daughter.
Your daily life as a teaching assistant will be made up juggling just about anything and everything. You'll be trying to help one child stop crying as you talk to the class teacher and help another student find their lunchbox. You'll become superwoman! If you manage to tackle all of this in the classroom, imagine what kind of skills you'll have with one baby at home?!
Education is constantly changing and if you've just had your first baby, the chances are that by the time he or she is ready for school, the way schools do things will have changed. How nice will it be to really know how the industry works, to really know what to expect for your child so that you know they're getting the education that they deserve?
Become a teaching assistant and you'll be able to get to know which schools in your area are thriving and which schools to avoid.
Although you're a first-time mum, you may or may not have a natural bond with children. Becoming a teaching assistant will allow you to naturally interact and bond with children. You'll be able to have fun reading stories and playing together; something that you'll enjoy doing with your own child.
Children need someone around them who are going to care about them. Being a first-time mum will help you in your career here. Little ones will love and respect you for being someone to look up to and rely on when their own parents are not there. Older students don't need smothering, but still need someone to turn to from time to time. Having that maternal instinct will often aid you in the workplace in situations like these.
Sometimes you'll have to liaise with parents as a teaching assistant. First time mums will do well at this because they understand what parents want for their children. If a child or a parent has an issue, with your natural motherly ways, you'll want to resolve this to benefit all involved.
If you can help communicate between the school and parents, you'll become a well-loved member of the staff by your employer and the parents of the children you work with. This will make you feel like you're progressing and accomplishing something good, which in turn will make you a happy employee.
If you work in a primary or secondary school, you may end up on school trips that other adults dread. As a first-time mum, you'll be used to it. This may even give you the opportunity to find good places to take your own child!
Young primary school children may also have a few accidents that nobody really wants to clean up… Mums to the rescue!
Although we have spoken about first time mums, more and more dads are deciding to take up careers in teaching and teaching assistants. If you're a dad for the first time, or a dad for the fifth time and want to qualify as a teaching assistant, do it!
All parents are great at being teaching assistants; are you a parent who decided to go down this career path? What has your experience been? Have you got any tips to share?
If you're a first time mum and have been thinking about becoming a teaching assistant, check out NCC Home Learning.


Neglecting your nails would be the biggest mistake that you can make! You might not get time for manicure sometimes. For making your nails look pretty, tidy and beautiful, you need to take care of your cuticles also. You can easily make this simple cream at home with some basic ingredients and this can make your cuticles soft. The roughness will vanish within a few days. Have a look at the easy recipe.
Fill a small saucepan 1/3 full of water, and bring to a boil.
In a mason jar, combine beeswax and shea butter, and place into the saucepan of water.
Allow the beeswax and shea butter to melt, and then carefully remove from the water.
Now add the essential oils and stir for a minute.
Transfer to a small canister, container or jar, and allow coming to room temperature and solidifying.
Apply this cream to the skin surrounding your nails. Use it every day before going to bed and get rid of rough and cracked cuticles.


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     * @return scaling of bitmap
     */
    private static int calculateInSampleSize(int originalWidth, int originalHeight, int targetWidth, int targetHeight) {
        int inSampleSize = 1;

        if (originalHeight > targetHeight || originalWidth > targetWidth) {
            inSampleSize = inSampleSize << 1;
            while ((originalHeight / inSampleSize) > targetHeight && (originalWidth / inSampleSize) > targetWidth) {
                //设置inSampleSize为2的幂是因为解码器最终还是会对非2的幂的数进行向下处理,获取到最靠近2的幂的数。
                //inSampleSize *= 2;
                inSampleSize = inSampleSize << 1;
            }
        }

        return inSampleSize;
    }
}