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THE RIVERS OF THE UNDERWORLD IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY
The Underworld was the realm of Hades in Greek mythology, and the locale for all elements of the Afterlife.
The Underworld in Greek Mythology
This domain of Hades had its own particular geography, although the characteristics of it differed between ancient writers, for it was a realm on which no mortal would see to report on. Some features though were agreed upon, for it was said that there was a region known as Tartarus, a region called the Asphodel Meadows, and an area called Elysium, it was also said that there were five Rivers of the Underworld.
The Rivers of the Underworld
The five Rivers of the Underworld would criss-cross, and flow around, the Underworld, and were named as the Acheron, Styx, Lethe, Phlegethon and Cocytus.
The River Acheron
In antiquity, the River Acheron was the most prominent, and important, of the five rivers of the Underworld, and in some ancient texts it was said to be only slightly less important than the earth encircling river Oceanus.
The River Acheron was perceived to be a physical barrier between the Underworld and the mortal world, for mortals could not cross it to enter the Underworld, and the dead could not cross it to escape.
To this end, Hermes, Thanatos, or another Psychopomp, would bring the souls of the deceased to the bank of the Acheron, and the Charon, the ferryman, would transport the souls across the river on his skiff. Transport was dependent upon payment though, for during funeral rites, coins would be left in the eyes, or mouth, of the deceased.
Those who could not pay would be left to wander aimlessly along the bank of the Acheron, and could possibly give rise to ghosts in the mortal realm. It was also along the far bank of the Acheron along which Cerberus, the triple headed dog, would patrol.
The Acheron would be called the River of Pain, or Woe, in Greek mythology.
Nearly all rivers in Greek mythology had a Potamoi, a river god, associated with them, and originally the Acheron has a son of Oceanus associated with it. In later mythology though, Acheron was actually named as a son of Gaia and Helios who was transformed into a river as punishment by Zeus, for this Acheron had given water to the Titans during the Titanomachy.
Charon carries souls across the river Styx - Alexander Litovchenko (1835–1890) - PD-art-100
The river Styx is arguably more famous than the Acheron, and as a result many of the myths connected with the Acheron have been transplanted onto the Styx.
The Styx was said to have circled the Underworld seven, or nine times, having emerged first from the Acheron. Named as the River of Hate in Greek mythology, the River Styx was considered a river of punishment.
The Styx did not have a Potamoi connected with it for instead there was a daughter of Oceanus, an Oceanid, called Styx who was associated with it. During the Titanomachy, the Oceanid Styx was the first ally themselves with the cause of Zeus during the Titanomachy, for which she was honoured. Thereafter, swearing upon the name of Styx, was part of an unbreakable oath, and those that did break the oath would drink from the Styx's water, leaving them unable to speak for seven years.
The Waters of Lethe by the Plains of Elysium - John Roddam Spencer-Stanhope (1829-1908) - PD-art-100
The Lethe
The name of the Lethe is not as recognisable today as that of the Acheron or Styx, but in Greek mythology the River Lethe was the River of Forgetfulness.
In the Greek Underworld, the River Lethe would flow across the plain of Lethe, and pass around the cave of Hypnos, thus the river was closely associated with the Greek god.
Those souls who were to spend eternity in the greyness of the Asphodel Meadows would drink from the River Lethe forgetting their previous life. Drinking of the Lethe would become increasingly important when the idea of reincarnation became more prevalent in Ancient Greece.
Nominally there was a Potamoi named Lethe, but there was also a daemon, a minor Underworld goddess called Lethe, who was the personification of Forgetfulness.
The River Phlegethon
The River Phlegethon was the River of Fire in the Underworld, and thus this river was also known as Pyriphlegethon.
The Phlegethon was a river associated with Tartarus, the deepest element of the Underworld, and was therefore, like the River Styx, considered to be a river of punishment. It was thought that some of those being punished in Tartarus would find themselves tortured in the boiling waters of the Phlegethon.
There was also considered to be a Potamoi named Phlegethon, although the River god was not mentioned as an individual in surviving stories of Greek mythology.
The Cocytus
The fifth river of the Greek Underworld was the Cocytus, the River of Lamentation in Greek mythology.
Like the Phlegethon, the River Cocytus was a river described as flowing through Taratrus, and was a river where the punishment of murderers was undertaken.
In alter mythology it was said that it was along the banks of the River Cocytus, rather than the Acheron, that those lost souls who could not pay the fee of Charon were said to be found.
In some tales though, the Cocytus is considered not to be a river but rather a swamp or a marsh.
Other Water Sources in the Underworld
There are other water sources that appear occasionally in stories of Greek mythology, including rivers named Alpheus and Eridanos, although both were commonly considered to be rivers found outside of the Underworld.
There was occasionally said to be a lake in the Underworld, the Acherusian Lake into which the Acheron flowed, whilst the Styx and Phlegethon encircled. This lake was said by some to be the water source across which Charon plied his trade.
The Underworld was also said to be home to the Stygian marsh, the place in Hades where all the main rivers met.


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Network Rail plans to reduce level crossing misuse in Lincoln
By A. Samuel
Network Rail is developing plans to reduce the risk of misuse at High Street and Brayford Wharf level crossings in Lincoln.
The company is seeking to improve pedestrian access around the city through provision of two new footbridges and is now inviting comments.
Phil Verster, route managing director for Network Rail said:
"We regularly see people rushing across the level crossings at Lincoln High Street and Brayford Wharf once the warnings have started. We even have instances of people lifting the barriers. Clearly this behaviour is highly reckless and dangerous.
"Much level crossing misuse results from people not thinking about the risks but we believe frustration caused by the location of the crossings is also a factor in Lincoln. The crossings here are already the highest possible safety design so we needed a pragmatic, joint effort to further reduce the risk of misuse.
"I am grateful for the support we have received from city, county and university representatives in our development work so far.
"It is important that Lincoln residents, workers, students and visitors also help to refine our designs. On June 1/2 our team will be in the city centre to talk to people. We will also have a webpage and email address to which we welcome all feedback."
Network Rail is looking to develop designs which are 'in keeping with and will enhance the city centre' and has received advice and support from City of Lincoln Council, Lincolnshire County Council and the University of Lincoln.
On June 1/2 Network Rail will be in the city centre, to allow people to see the work which has been completed so far and to comment on and influence the designs' development. Stands will be held at St Marks and at The Waterside on Friday 1 June from 09.00 – 17.30 and Saturday 2 June from 10.00 – 16.00.
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Elinor Nauen has written a remarkable book, So Late Into the Night, from Rain Mountain Press (2011). The book is a long poem in 8-line rhyming stanzas, the ottava rima of Byron's Don Juan, with some medieval variations and half-hidden games.
In his characters and types.
Yourself along with a writer of note.
This also applies to the mag you do.
My counsel on poetry might be a vice.
"Art of Poetry" I take for my own text.
(What you can lift from them, in other words).
Beliefs come when one knows before one learns.
In equal measure and in every case.
The book is in five sections, on her life in poetry, baseball, cars and the highway, the daily practice of her religious faith, and her home and marriage to Johnny Stanton. The portrait of a marriage is especially touching, an exploration of love sublime and quotidian. The verse is so supple, each section widens to encompass a life deeply felt and thoughtfully shared. We come to know a person and the spirit of poetry. There are few such intimate portraits in modern verse.
Ingly not curious about poetry.
Is he interesting? Alas, not remotely.
Ms. Nauen confesses to another fetish of the prairie girl: corn. Perhaps Demeter will require a bit more on that.
Elinor Nauen has written or edited several books, including American Guys, [ed: follow link at left for full text online] and Cars and Other Poems. Her latest, My Marriage A to Z: A big-city romance, will be out from Cinco Puntos press this Spring.
William Considine is the author of the poetic drama, The Women's Mysteries, and the trilogy, Agamemnon, King of Cars; Electra; and Lincoln in Queens. He is a poet and a playwright, currently at work on a variety of multimedia projects, much of which can be found on his website, HERE.
Editors note: More poetry project love! Bill and I met in Matvei's workshop and he has been an avid supporter of Exit Strata. His wonderful sound/poem collaboration with Cosmo D, produced by Ambrose Bye, for he and Anne Waldman's fall 2011 workshop (compiled on the terrific Festival of Rhizomes and Wraiths album), was featured recently on our blog. Learn more and listen here.


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Death toll in Mumbai building collapse rises to 14
Published: July 17, 2019 13:03:58 | Updated: July 19, 2019 11:30:01
Rescue workers search for survivors at the site of a collapsed building in Mumbai, India, on July 16, 2019 — Reuters photo
The death toll from a building collapse in Mumbai rose to 14, while eight people have been rescued and hospitalised, Mumbai police said Wednesday.
Many people are still feared trapped as the rescue machines and equipments were unable to reach the site due to narrow pathway to the collapsed four-storey building on Tuesday. The death toll is likely to go up further.
Three teams from the National Disaster Response Force are involved in the rescue operation, who have termed it as a level 2 incident, while level 1 is the most serious under the system that measures the severity of a building collapse, according to a Xinhua report.
The adjacent buildings have also been vacated as a precautionary measure and residents have been shifted to a nearby school.
"We have given permission to redevelop that area. We will know after investigation if the redevelopment initiative was delayed. Right now we are focusing on rescuing trapped people," Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told reporters.
India's ruling party BJP gets new chief
Nine dead as crowded footbridge breaks over Indonesian river
Will send 10m Bangladeshi Muslims back: BJP leader
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Andy Patrick (born August 5, 1969) is an American politician from the state of South Carolina. A member of the Republican Party, Patrick was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing the 123rd district.

Early years
Patrick experienced childhood in Perry, New York. He moved on from Perry County High School in 1987. Patrick  graduated from the State University of New York-Brockport with a B.S. in Criminal Justice in 1995.

Career
Patrick was an active duty member of the US Air Force, former New York State Trooper and special agent in the United States Secret Service. He moved from Virginia to South Carolina in 2004, where he headed a risk management consulting firm. In 2010, Patrick was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 123, defeating incumbent Richard Chalk. He evoked an support from the Conservation Voters of South Carolina,  who stated that Patrick comprehends the estimation of South Carolina's point of interests of Conservation Bank. Patrick won toward the South Carolina House of Representatives in 2012.

Patrick ran for the United States House of Representatives in the 2013 special election to represent South Carolina's 1st congressional district.

Personal
Patrick lives in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina with his wife and five children.

See also
  South Carolina State Legislature
  South Carolina House of Representatives
  South Carolina House of Representatives Committees
  South Carolina Joint Committees
  South Carolina state legislative districts
  South Carolina down ballot state executive elections, 2014
  South Carolina Superintendent of Education

References

External links
 Andy Patrick campaign website
 South Carolina House of Representative - Rep. Andy Patrick
 Profile from Open States
 [1]Biography from Project Vote Smart
 [2]Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
 Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010
 [3]Andy Patrick on Facebook
 [1][4]Andy Patrick on LinkedIn

Footnotes
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 Jump up↑ Roll Call, "Sanford Likely Front-Runner in S.C. Special Election," January 3, 2013
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 Jump up↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "Davis, Medel Jackson, (1942-2007)," accessed January 28, 2013
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 Jump up↑ Race 4 2012 "Perry Unveils Endorsements From 21 SC State Legislators," September 21, 2011
 Jump up↑ Rick Santorum for President, "SENATOR SANTORUM ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SOUTH CAROLINA ENDORSEMENTS - THIS TIME IN BLUFFTON AND HILTON HEAD," October 14, 2011
 Jump up↑ The State, "Haley tells court she has right to call special session," 6 June 2011
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 [1]Jump up↑ The Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "Voting Records," accessed April 11, 2014
 [2][1]Jump up↑ Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "South Carolina Senate Score Card 2012," accessed April 11, 2014
 [1][3][2][2]Jump up↑ Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "South Carolina Senate Score Card 2012," accessed May 15, 2014

Living people
Republican Party members of the South Carolina House of Representatives
Place of birth missing (living people)
People from Hilton Head, South Carolina
American police officers
1969 births

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My regular commute takes me to London's St Pancras International and bizarrely always makes me happy with its waiting lovers, Eurodisney hungover kids and irresistible Peyton & Byrne cupcake window.
Being an advocate of the UK's most glamourous train station I wanted to be one of the first to share the news that finally the doors to the St Pancras Renaissance hotel have been opened and they have stunning wedding facilities!
After a multimillion pound renovation the 5 star St Pancras Renaissance Hotel proves that Sir John Betjeman was wrong when he said this Victorian masterpiece was a Gothic treasure "too beautiful and too romantic to survive." It is a rarity in London to see a hotel that manages to preserve its gothic charm with a contemporary edge – a perfect venue for brides and grooms looking for chic timeless luxury. And it is seeped in history having been originally designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott to offer its traveller guests a world of grandeur, luxury and fantasy behind its fairytale red facade with innovations such as ascending rooms (elevators as we now call them!) and revolving doors only adding to the sense of awe. Now in 2011, the doors of this luxury hotel will be turning once again, sweeping wedding guests into a world where modern amenities mingle with the extravagance of rail's golden age.
They also have wonderful Spa facilities and a Men's Grooming lounge for Bride and Groom's pampering preparation pleasure.


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HomeWorld AffairsUncle Shmuel is truly brain dead… (IMPORTANT UPDATE)
Uncle Shmuel is truly brain dead… (IMPORTANT UPDATE)
March 22, 2021 TFD World Affairs 0
[this commentary was written for the Unz Review]
By now, you have all heard it. Here is the official transcript:
GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: Director of National Intelligence came out with a report today saying that Vladimir Putin authorized operations during the election to under — denigrate you, support President Trump, undermine our elections, divide our society. What price must he pay?
PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: He will pay a price. I, we had a long talk, he and I, when we — I know him relatively well. And I– the conversation started off, I said, "I know you and you know me. If I establish this occurred, then be prepared."
GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: You said you know he doesn't have a soul.
PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: I did say that to him, yes. And — and his response was, "We understand one another." It was– I wasn't being a wise guy. I was alone with him in his office. And that — that's how it came about. It was when President Bush had said, "I looked in his eyes and saw his soul." I said, "Looked in your eyes and I don't think you have a soul." And looked back and he said, "We understand each other." Look, most important thing dealing with foreign leaders in my experience, and I've dealt with an awful lot of 'em over my career, is just know the other guy. Don't expect somethin' that you're– that — don't expect him to– or her to– voluntarily appear in the second editions of Profiles in Courage.
GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: So you know Vladimir Putin. You think he's a killer?
PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: Uh-huh. I do.
GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: So what price must he pay?
PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: The price he's gonna pay we'll– you'll see shortly.
This is truly a historic interview and a watershed moment in US-Russia relations. Let's deconstruct what is happening here:
"Director of National Intelligence came out with a report": Ever since 9/11, the US intel community has been under huge pressure to produce not intelligence, but to serve as a kind of criterion of truth, a substitute for any rules of evidence. For example, if tomorrow Biden's handlers want to accuse Putin of eating newborn babies for breakfast, all they have to do is get the US intel community to produce a report which will say with "great confidence" that it is "highly likely" that Putin does, indeed, like to start his days by snaking on babies. The "logic" here works like this: "since we (the West) are the good guys, our intelligence community is objective, non-political and trustworthy". QED. And the fact that the history of both the CIA and the FBI prove beyond any reasonable doubt that both of these agencies were totally politicized for decades does not matter. Why? Because the also "objective, non-political and trustworthy" US media says that the intel community must be trusted because it is, you guessed it, "objective, non-political and trustworthy". Oh the beauty of circular logic….
"What price must he pay?". This one is so important that Stephanopoulos asks this twice and Biden "reassures" him twice. The message here is that it is not Stephanopoulos who demands a retaliation, it is the vox populi, the outraged people of the United States. And why would the people of the USA hate Putin and Russia and demand retaliation? Why – because the objective, non-political and trustworthy US media fully endorses the claims of the objective, non-political and trustworthy US intel community! How can anybody possibly doubt these two paragons of honesty?! Only a "Putin agent" would doubt their word, right?
"Putin does not have a soul". This is pretty pathetic, since Stephanopoulos comes from a Greek Orthodox family he should know that all humans have a soul and to suggest otherwise is, actually, a total and categorical rejection of everything Christianity stands for. It is also a clear case of dehumanization, something which all politicians do before they turn to violence and war. It is unlikely that Biden has any idea what he did or did not tell Putin when they met, but even if we assume that Biden did actually tell Putin that he had no soul, I can just imagine the true amazement (and inner giggle) of Putin hearing that. By the way, the "official" response of Putin was "we understand each other" which makes absolutely no logical sense. So what we have is a basically brain dead pseudo "President" who is programmed by his handlers to tell the US public that Putin has no soul and that Biden told him that face to face. What actual purpose such a statement would pursue is neither asked nor answered.
"Is Putin a killer". First, what a fantastically stupid thing to ask. Why? Because this question has no objective meaning unless the context or scope is specified. It could mean "did he commit murder?", that is illegal manslaughter, a crime under Russian law. Or it could mean "did he, the President of Russia, order Russian special services to kill Litvinenko, Skripal, Navalnyii and others?". This would be legal under Russian law and, in fact, the Russians have never denied ordering the execution of, say, Wahabi terrorists (both in Russia and outside). That would be a policy decision similar to one the US used to (putatively) execute Osama Bin-Laden or General Soleimani. Finally, that question could also mean "did Putin as the commander in chief of the Russian armed forces order military operations which resulted in the loss of human life, including possible innocent human life?". This would also be a policy decision which any commander in chief has to make. These are all completely different questions, but for micro-brains like Stephanopoulos or Biden, the purpose of questions is not to elicit answers, it is to set an emotional tone, a kind of "mental background" which Orwell very aptly called the "two minutes of hate".
Yes, all of the above is completely unprecedented: not even in the worst hours of the Cold War did western politicians use that kind of language. What we witness today is not only truly extremely dangerous, it is also the end of diplomacy. Yes, I know, ever since the Obama administration, US "diplomats" were mostly unprofessional political appointees with a fantastically low level of education, fully compensated by an fantastically high level of arrogance and hypocrisy. But while the likes of Psaki would spew any idiocy imaginable, US Presidents have never sunk to the level of Biden.
You might wonder what the Russian reaction to all that is?
First, the Russian media immediately picked up on this and posted key excerpts of this interview with Russian voice-over, as did the Russian Internet. The goal here is simple: to show each and every Russian how much the West hates Russia and everything Russia. Furthermore, it does not take a genius to understand the implications of the combination of the two following two facts:
Putin is by far the most popular Russian politician, at least since Stalin
The West sees Putin as some kind of devil incarnate
Ergo: the West hates all the Russian people for regularly voting for Putin
Simple and quite undeniable. In fact, an increasing number of Russians are saying "we are the Jews of the 21st century" and, frankly, I cannot disagree with this. The big difference here is that 20th century Jews did not have thousands of nuclear weapons to defend themselves. Russians do.
I wonder of Stephanopoulos and the rest of them understand this? I don't think so. There is a culture of total impunity in the USA which stems from the fact that the US never fought a war in defense of the US mainland in its history and from the fact that the USA used to be protected by two oceans and two absolutely peaceful neighbors.
In sharp contrast, Russia has no natural borders and 1000 years experience of war, most of them existential and most fought on Russian soil.
I would also add that the other comment many Russian officials are making is that Biden simply lacks even basic manners. To make clear: they are not only saying that Biden has zero understanding of diplomacy, they are saying that Biden simply has no basic manners which any semi-educated person ought to have. On the main Russian TV channel reporters were even asking today whether Russia ought to completely break diplomatic relations with the USA! That would be a very dangerous mistake and I don't think that the Kremlin will go so far, at least officially, but there is a clear understanding amongst Russian officials while officially the two countries still have diplomatic relations, in reality the US basically terminated them.
Do I really have to spell out here how insanely dangerous this is?
While it is absolutely normal for some tribes still living in the bronze-age to play out ritual threats and displays of macho prowess in order to impress an adversary, to see the (nominal) leader of a nuclear superpower acting like such a bronze-age tribal leader is perplexing to say the least.
And just like the Sentinelese tribesmen believe that their bows and arrows can scare away metal ships and even helicopters, so do the "Biden tribesmen" (let's call them that) hope that sanctions or US military capabilities will scare Russia into complete submission.
Furthermore, at no time does Stephanopoulos question the moral and legal right of the US President to "punish" Russia and/or Putin. In fact, by repeating this question, he strongly suggests that punishing Russia and/or Putin is not only the right of the US President, but his moral and, possibly, even legal obligation. This is exactly what Dr John Marciano calls "empire as a way of life" (see here and here for details). This ignorant, arrogant, narcissistic, messianic and terminally delusional belief that the USA is some kind of "collective messiah" tasked by nature or some god with policing the planet. The Sentinelese try to "defend" their own shores and land and they don't have millions of members in an organization called "Veterans of Foreign Wars" (have they really no shame at all?) and they don't spend on "defense" more than the rest of the planet combined.
Finally, we can rest assured that whoever is in command of the Sentinelese he (or she) is a much smarter and honest leader than the brain-dead vegetable that the theft of the US 2020 election put into power.
In Hans Christian Andersen's wonderful tale the breaking moment comes when an innocent child explains "he hasn't got anything on!", while the rest of the people are under the spell of what is called "pluralistic ignorance".
In conclusion, let me ask you: how soon do you think that declaring, say, "Uncle Shmuel is truly brain dead…" will become a criminal offense in the so-called "the land of the free and the home of the brave"?
UPDATE: Breaking news – Russia recalls ambassador from the US.
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Q: css how to make this checkbox smaller I have a div and I want to put in it a customer checkboxes.
The div is the red one.
Please check the attached image. the checkboxes go out of the red area thought I made the overflow as auto.
how to make the checkboxes smaller please?

Please how to make the checkboxes smaller

A: Correction in your HTML. You had same ID on input and same reference for attribute in label which will more likely not work.
Updated HTML:

            <input type="checkbox" id="1" value="1" />

            <input type="checkbox" id="2" value="1" />

            <input type="checkbox" id="3" value="1" />

            <input type="checkbox" id="4" value="1" />

For reducing the size, just play around with top,left,height,width,font-size property:
#campaignDiv {
    background-color: red;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
}
#campaignDiv ul {
    color: #fff;
    list-style: none;
}
#campaignDiv input[type=checkbox] {
    visibility: hidden;
}
#campaignDiv input[type=checkbox]:checked + label {
    left: 60px;
    background: #26ca28;
}
#campaignDiv li {
    width: 120px;
    background: #333;
    margin: 10px 30px;//Changed
    border-radius: 30px;//Changed
    position: relative;
}
#campaignDiv li:before {
    content:'On';
    position: absolute;
    top: 3px;//Changed
    left: 13px;
    height: 2px;
    color: #26ca28;
    font-size: 12px;//Changed
}
#campaignDiv li:after {
    content:'Off';
    position: absolute;
    top: 4px;//Changed
    left: 84px;
    height: 2px;
    color: #111;
    font-size: 12px;//Changed
}
#campaignDiv li label {
    display: block;
    width: 40px;//Changed
    height: 14px;//Changed
    border-radius: 50px;
    -webkit-transition: all .5s ease;
    -moz-transition: all .5s ease;
    -o-transition: all .5s ease;
    -ms-transition: all .5s ease;
    transition: all .5s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: absolute;
    top: 4px;//Changed
    z-index: 1;
    left: 12px;
    background: #ddd;
}

You can compare the CSS with your css to know the changes done in the code.

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Ariana Grande Is On The New Cover Of Vogue
Ariana Grande Got A Total Style Makeover For Her First Vogue Cover
Channing Hargrove
Ariana Grande has officially caught Anna Wintour's eye. The "God Is A Woman" singer is on the cover of Vogue for the first time ever. On the cover, Grande traded her signature ponytail for a huge summer hat and poses with her dog, Toulouse. Inside the issue, the 26-year-old opens up about her personal style, which is polarising to say the least.
@arianagrande is our August issue cover star! Tap the link in our bio for the full cover story and spread. Photographed by #AnnieLeibovitz, styled by @tonnegood, written by @robertjhaskell, Vogue, August 2019.
A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine) on Jul 9, 2019 at 6:00am PDT
"She's like an R-rated version of a Disney character, super-vivid," her close friend and frequent collaborator Pharrell Williams tells Vogue. "But she's full of self-awareness. That meta-cognition is part of her personality." Indeed Grande knows that the Internet has thoughts about her usual outfit combo of lampshade dresses and over-the-knee-boots, but she says she doesn't care because it works.
She likens it to dressing in character. "I like having my funny character that I play," she says, "that feels like this exaggerated version of myself. It protects me. But also I love disrupting it for the sake of my fans and making clear that I'm a person—because that's something I enjoy fighting for. I can't help disrupt it." She describes herself as "incredibly impulsive and passionate and emotional and just reckless."
What's more, she says, is that her style has taken on a life of its own. "The music is very personal and very real, but yes, if you can be me for Halloween, if drag queens can dress up as me, then I'm a character," she tells Vogue. "Go to your local drag bar, and you'll see it. That's, like, the best thing that's ever happened to me. It's better than winning a Grammy."
Coincidently, when Grande won a Grammy in February, she wore a custom Zac Posen gown, having staged a mini photoshoot in the dress for her 144 million-plus followers on Instagram, showing off her diamond choker and hitting all the angles. Her dog plopped himself on her gown then, too.
Ariana Grande Covers Vogue For The First Time
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Tommy X Zendaya Will Pay Homage To Historic Apollo Theatre In Harlem
Beyoncé's London Lion King Premiere Look Is Pure Nala
As Big Freedia told us in "Formation," "She did not come to play with you hoes. She came to slay, bitch." And yes, the Queen did slay at the Lion
by Tara Edwards
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If you're not familiar with Sistren, now is the time to get to know the collective. The sister-friends (Michelle and Deji biological, Babirye their soul
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The world's richest female musician sure knows how to take a pretty picture. Though, this time, instead of wearing Fenty (like truly only she can), LVMH's
How Meghan Markle Dress At Archie's Christening Broke With R...
Every royal has her own style, and Meghan Markle's style has frequently been about making a statement. For royal baby Archie's christening, Markle's
Sophie Turner Gave Us Our First Look At Her Wedding Band In An In...
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Kim Kardashian recently announced that she's getting into the shapewear business. But in less than a week, her latest project — originally slated to be
31 Warm-Weather Looks To Try In July
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When you adopt a dog it is a big deal. You are taking on a huge responsibility and commitment. Years ago, I worked at an animal shelter so adopting a shelter dog is near and dear to my heart. While I was there, it became obvious that there were two main reasons why people relinquished their dogs to the shelters.
The first reason, the dog is a good dog and the people are good people but they are simply, a terrible match. Their personalities, temperaments and activity levels do not mesh. I have seen this in my experience as a trainer as well where people adopt dogs that do not match their personality and lifestyle but choose to keep them. That is no fun either. The dog is not getting what they need, the humans are frustrated and no one is happy.
The second reason people relinquish dogs to shelters is the people had completely unrealistic expectations of what life with a dog (or even this particular dog) would be like.
To avoid the heartbreak of choosing the wrong dog, I have come up with some questions to ask yourself so that you can pick the right dog for you and everyone can live happily ever after.
1. Why do you want a dog?
Is it "for the kids?" If mom or dad, or whoever the primary caretaker will be (this must be an adult!) is not totally sold on getting a dog, don't get one. Minors should not be held responsible for the care of an animal in your home. Yes, they can certainly help and be given certain (age appropriate) tasks but the adults are responsible for the children in the home and are therefore also responsible for the animals.
2. What is your activity level and what activities do you like to do?
What is your current activity level? Are you a runner? Do you like to take long walks regardless of the weather? Do you like to hike? Swim? What kind of activities would you want to do with your dog? Would you like to play games with them (fetch, Frisbee), or participate in some canine sports like agility, K9 nosework or fly ball? Are you a couch potato? It's ok if you are, just know it! The age and breed mix of a dog often determine their activity level and exercise requirements.
The recommended exercise time requirement for a young active dog is between 30-60 minutes of exercise twice a day. Preferably, one of those sessions with the dog on-leash (so they can learn to walk nicely with you and take some time to sniff the world) and one off-leash (playing with another dog, fetch etc). Most dogs in the shelter are adolescent (between 6 and 18 months old). This is usually because people got them as puppies, didn't exercise or train them properly so now the dog is bored, restless and looking for other things to do (escaping, chewing, digging etc.). Don't be afraid to adopt a dog because of this – these are easily solvable problems with exercise, management and basic training. Dogs that get adequate exercise are much better behaved!
4. Personality – what kind of dog do you like?
Do you prefer dogs who are more independent (aloof) or one that follows you around (clingy)? Do you like silly dogs or serious or stoic dogs? I give people a scale of 1 to 5 with one being the most serious and five being the most silly and ask where on the scale they fall.
5. Time –how much do you have?
All dogs take time so be prepared however some dogs take a much bigger time requirement than others. Time constraints can certainly determine who's right for you and whom YOU are right for. Puppies and younger dogs will take more time to facilitate housebreaking, socialization and exercise requirements. For these reasons it is imperative you do not leave a young pup alone for hours at a time so… if you work all day are you prepared to come home in the middle of the day or are you financially prepared to hire qualified people come in to care for your dog? If you are not able time-wise or financially to care for a pup during the day, an adult dog will be a better fit. Even with an adolescent or adult dog you will still need to find the time for exercise and walks. Are you prepared to get up and out for 30-60 minutes everyday before work? And after?
6. Housebreaking - do you have time to do it?
When housebreaking a young puppy you can take the age of the pup in months and add one – that is the number of hours they are likely to be able to "hold it." So, a three-month-old puppy can be left alone for no more than four hours at a time. An eight-week-old pup no longer than 3 hours.
7. Household – who lives in the home?
Are there young children in the home? Elderly? If there are children in the home they must meet the dogs before adopting. No surprises and no puppies under the Christmas tree! This does not mean the kids should pick out the dog; the adult should meet and spend time with the dog first but then you must see the dog's reaction to the children. I put dogs into three categories: dogs that ENJOY kids, dogs that TOLERATE kids and dogs that DISLIKE kids. A dog that tolerates kids may be ok (depending on the degree, the individual dog and the individual kids and their behavior/interest/reaction) but a dog that dislikes them is absolutely not ok. How about the activity in your home. Do you have high traffic home with lots of different people coming in and out or is it quiet? Physically, is there a way to confine your dog when you are not home? Do you have room in your home for a crate? A large one or small? Where would you put it? Will you need baby gates to cordon off areas?
The size of a dog does not determine his activity level. Some small dogs have a very high activity level while some large dogs have a lower activity level. The size of a dog does however, determine cost - a larger dog eats more. Medical costs will also be higher with a larger dog since any medication/anesthesia is dosed by weight. If your dog is ill or injured, do you want to be able to lift him?
9. How much time can you devote to training?
Do you have time to take your dog to a weekly obedience class? I strongly recommend taking a group class to get you started on some basics with your new dog. Training is also a fantastic way to bond with your new dog. Taking an hour out of your day and spending it interacting with just your dog is a magical thing! It is amazing what that can do for your relationship. If you do not have the time to spend with your new dog you may want to wait until you do. If you are adopting a puppy, do you have time to go to several playgroups or outings during a week to desensitize and properly socialize your pup to the world?
10. Do you have other animals already in the household?
Do you have a cat or another dog? If you have a cat, you may not necessarily need to adopt a dog who has had a known history with cats (many dogs come into the shelters as strays with no history) but you (or behavior professional) will need to do some simple tests to gauge drive and predatory behaviors. If you have another dog there are several things to look at… usually dogs do best with a dog that is NOT similar in status meaning two male dogs or two female dogs, same age, same size, are probably not the best match. Generally, you want to separate gender, age and possibly size. Keep in mind, there are exceptions to every rule so two female dogs similar in status certainly could get along, it is just less likely. Introductions between dogs should be done on a neutral territory and someone familiar with canine body language and signals should be present to "read" the dogs' interactions. Whatever you do, do not adopt littermate puppies! There are many problems associated with this, too many to go into here.
11. What breed/s should you get?
Most of us have preferences on fur length, size and looks of dogs. What do you like? Do you mind a dog with a full coat or one that needs regular grooming? I believe all dogs should be judged individually because the fact of the matter is there ARE always exceptions. However, some basic guidelines with certain breeds and breed types may apply. For instance, a herding dog may be particularly sensitive to movement and therefore, not appropriate for small children. A large rambunctious sporting dog may not be good for an elderly person.
12. Money - dogs aren't cheap!
When you find a dog you are interested in, spend time with him. Have all of the family members meet the dog. Think about it. There is certainly a lot to take into account when adopting a new dog but if you do your research and take your time finding the perfect dog for you, the joys and rewards are absolutely immeasurable!
Danette Johnston has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in the state of Washington and a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT). She has trained dogs (and people!) working in animal hospitals and shelters prior to opening Dog's Day Out Seattle 13 years ago. She has published articles on dog day care and dog-dog interactions for The Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). She is the NW Coordinator and presenter for Doggone Safe teaching bite prevention to school age children and is an instructor at the Lytle Center for Pregnancy and Newborns at Swedish Hospital where she teaches expecting parents how to prepare their dog for the family's upcoming human addition. She currently shares her home with one cat, one Pittie mix, a 1st grader and a very tolerant husband.


Fusion Media Group (FMG), today announced its first immersive VR production, Mars 2030, will be available to consumers in July 2017. Users will set foot on the Red Planet and take in 15 square miles (40 square kilometers) of Martian landscape, accurately mapped and modeled from real Mars orbital satellite data. The production has been developed in collaboration with NASA, allowing users to journey more than 34 million miles from home and experience an actual spacesuit prototype, get an authentic feel for driving the Multi-Mission Space Exploration Vehicle (MMSEV) Rover, explore a conceptual Mars Habitat design and more. During their virtual trip on Mars, users study the planet's ancient geology, traverse challenging terrain such as lava tubes, frozen lakes and lofty mountainsides while facing realistic weather conditions, atmospheric pressure and the challenges of partial gravity.
Consumers will be able to enjoy Mars 2030 in virtual reality on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR, via $14.99 download; the experience will also be accessible to users without a VR headset on PC and PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro.
Mars 2030 was built using Unreal Engine 4, customized to handle the challenges of reproducing the real-world Martian landscape at optimal framerates and up to 8K resolution. It features an original score from the London Symphony Orchestra with situational music cues designed to heighten the emotion of exploring the Red Planet. Ambisonic surround sound propagates sound realistically from every direction, deepening the user's immersion.
Face the daily challenge of operating, maintaining and repairing equipment from the Habitat base, which has been modeled after an actual NASA design for Mars habitats, including the VR Communications center for reaching out to "Houston" and family members back home.
FMG's experimental production unit informs, provokes and entertains by creating virtual worlds and interactive experiences that transport users to iconic places, authentically re-created and grounded in science and history. Previous work includes state-of-the-art Hybrid Reality installations including National Geographic's Mars: The Live Experience. The team takes the best elements from documentary, gaming and VR categories and combines them into a unique and deeply immersive content offering.
Mars 2030 provides users the unforgettable experience of being an astronaut on an international mission team to the visually breathtaking planet of Mars. Mars 2030 is the inaugural release for FMG Studios and developed in collaboration with of over a dozen space laboratories including; NASA's Johnson Space Center, Langley Research Center, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and MIT's AeroAstro Lab. The VR experience will be available to download for $14.99 on both PC and PS4, supporting HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR. A non-VR version is available on PC as well. The VR experience will also be available free of charge for educators and students.


SpongeBob SquarePants is an animated comedy cartoon series which became hugely popular among kids and teenagers in all over America. The comedy cartoon chronicle of SpongeBob SquarePants is a story about a sea sponge who is quite adorable. He lives at the bottom of the sea with his friends and works as a fry cook in at an underwater restaurant. The life underwater for SpongeBob is always fun filled with some nonsensical adventures. The serial became so popular because of SpongeBob's weird ways of handling problems. He always had an unconventional and wayward way of taking up challenges. Children love to watch SpongeBob doing all sorts of funny things under the sea along with his friends.
The backdrop of this hugely popular comedy series is set underwater in a city called Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob and his undersea friends live under the sea in Bikini Bottom. Bikini Bottom is just any other regular city with a touch of underwater scenario. The city has its own airport, suburbs, bus system, coastal areas and Fair Park. The people who live in Bikini Bottoms have vehicles which are almost like cars, but they call it boats.
The main setting of the whole carton episode is based in Bikini Bottom which is in Pacific Ocean. Bikini Bottom has everything that a normal city can have. It has got restaurants, stores, businesses and manufacturers too. The city also has structured government and a law enforcement system. The cartoon shows that Bikini Bottom has education and balanced health systems too. The landscape of the city is same as that of any American town. Bikini Bottom has rivers, lakes, lagoons, reefs, mountains, forests, grasslands, caves and desert wastelands too.
Patrick Star – He is the best friend and neighbor of SpongeBob. Patrick is a pink colored star fish. He has a funny way of talking and has a low intelligence level. He lives under a rock.
Squidward Tentacles – Squidward is an octopus who lives in the next door of SpongeBob SquarePants. He is somewhat egotistical and sarcastic and lives in Moai. He dislikes SpongeBob and to some extent Patrick. He works a s a cashier at the restaurant called Krusty Krab.
Mr. Krabs – Mr. Krabs I a heavy weight character in the cartoon show. He owns the restaurant called Krusty Krab. He is a greedy character who is always pinching for every penny. He is also an ex Navy Officer.
Sheldon Plankton – Sheldon is a rival of Mr. Krabs who owns a low rank restaurant named Chum Bucket.
Sandy Cheeks – He is a squirrel who is another friend of SpongeBob. She lives in a dome underwater. Sandy is also an expert in Karate.


This year the Lilac Festival seemed to come before the lilacs peaked, and was a little rainy, but that's good for me, as I visited the park a full week after the closing day, and the flowers and lilacs were just past peak bloom. It was pretty nice, as everything seemed to be blooming on Saturday June 24th this year. Lilacs, Azaleas, Peonies, Dogwoods, and even a few Magnolias were still blooming. About all that wasn't blooming was the lilies, and ours bloomed a day or two later at home. I walked around the park for a few hours and spotted a few of my favorite lilacs that made it through another year, including the yellowish primrose. It was a nice day, the park is really nice and well thought out. The giant sycamore trees that surround the reservoir are really huge, and way cool. Here's a few photos.
Spring turned out really well here in Rochester. It was a little cool, but mostly sunny. I think this was perfect lilac season, as our lilacs started blooming around the 16th of June, and they are still blooming 2 weeks later. We got a lot of really nice blooms this year, and our one lilac (the primrose) that got hit with the pesticide last year is growing bigger than ever. Looks like a full recovery. Our cherry trees and dogwood we planted last summer survived the winter and are doing great. Everything is blooming and still looks nice. Our blueberry plants made it through the winter too, and this year we planted some pepper plants and a watermelon too. Here's a few photos.
Finally getting back to posting a few picks on the ScaredyCat site. Its been a busy summer, with most of my photos going directly to flickr. But with a little time on my hands, I'll try and post a few here. So to start, I have a few photos I took around the yard this spring/summer. These were taken at the end of May. The cottonwoods were in full effect.
Because of the freakishly warm spring this year (in Rochester, March was our warmest on record, and the average temperature was higher than the April average), this year the lilac festival peaked a whole week earlier than the festival (May 10-19). On a beautiful sunny Sunday I went to Highland Park to view the lilacs early, and then home for the Kentucky Derby.
The lilacs were pretty much in peak bloom. Even the lilacs in our yard were blooming. This year the Rochester area also saw a massive influx of Red Admiral butterflies. There were tons of them. I've never seen anything like it, they were flying everywhere like flies. Anyway, took lots of photos of the lilacs, and butterflies on lilacs. The majority of the lilac photos are in my lilac flickr gallery.
Pink lilacs at Highland Park.
Lilac bush at Highland Park.
Red Admiral on a white General Sheridan lilac.
After my walk through Highland Park, I went downtown to High Falls, and walked across the Pont de Rennes bridge to the baseball stadium and back. Here's a few photos from that walk. I have a lot more photos of the falls in infrared on my infrared flickr page.
Spring got here almost a full month early, and the plants and flowers are all blooming way early because of it. I took a chance to get out of work early on a beautiful day to head to Highland Park to look at the lilacs. They are in peak bloom despite the fact that the Rochester Lilac Festival isn't until May 14-23rd. These photos were taken May 3rd, 2010. In 2008 I visited Highland Park on May 24th, and the Lilacs were in peak bloom, so there is quite a wide range of time for the flowers to bloom depending on the spring weather. Learn more about the lilacs at the the Lilac Festival Home Page.
This year we had a really early spring, and the majority of the plants and trees are at least 2-3 weeks ahead of schedule for blooming. I took this early opportunity to drive to Highland Park in Rochester, NY to look at all the varieties of lilacs while they are in peak bloom. The Lilac Festival itself isn't until May 14-23. I am not sure there will be many left blooming at those times. The park is really amazing, and boasts one of the largest collections in the world.
View my lilac gallery here.


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Gallatin Company Ordered to Cease & Desist Illegal Sale of Securities
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 | 10:12am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance's (TDCI) Securities Division has ordered Southern Energy Group, Inc. and its registered agent and president Robert Dorrance to cease and desist from making illegal sales of unregistered securities to investors. A copy of the order can be found here.
Southern Energy, which Dorrance operates at 1531 Hunt Club Boulevard, Suite 210 in Gallatin, has never registered as an issuer-dealer with the Tennessee Securities Division as required by state law. However, the company has made numerous sales to multiple investors throughout the United States while its principal place of business was located in Tennessee.
Additionally, the company failed to disclose that its securities were not registered with the Department and have continued to offer securities for sale through the Southern Energy website.
"Investors should always remember that it is unlawful for any person to transact business from or in this state as a broker-dealer, agent, investment advisor or investment advisor representative unless that person is properly registered as such," said TDCI Assistant Commissioner for Securities Frank Borger-Gilligan. "These security laws are in place to protect the public and the investors in the state of Tennessee."
For more information on securities, including how to register to sell securities in Tennessee, visit the TDCI website.
If you suspect that you might be a victim of securities or insurance fraud, or if you would like to file a complaint or speak with an investigator, please contact the Tennessee Securities Division – Financial
Services Investigations Unit at (615) 741-5900. To file a complaint online, visit https://tn.gov/commerce/article/securities-file-a-complaint.


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Q: Как из одного ViewModel открыть другой Учусь MVVM. Я пытаюсь из страницы HomeView открыть страницу ProductsView
За основу взял Rachel Lim's Blog
ApplicationViewModel
public class ApplicationViewModel : ObservableObject, IPageDisplay
{
...
        public IPageViewModel GetCurrentPage()
        {
            return CurrentPageViewModel;
        }

        void IPageDisplay.ChangeViewModel(IPageViewModel newPage)
        {
            ChangeViewModel(newPage);
        }
...
}

HomeViewModel
public class HomeViewModel : ObservableObject, IPageViewModel
{
        private IPageDisplay _pageDisplay;
        public HomeViewModel(IPageDisplay pageDisplay)
        {
            _pageDisplay = pageDisplay;
        }

        private ICommand _loadDashboardCommand;
        public ICommand LoadDashboardCommand
        {
            get
            {
                if (_loadDashboardCommand == null)
                {
                    _loadDashboardCommand = new RelayCommand(
                        p => LoadOtherView());
                }
                return _loadDashboardCommand;
            }
        }

        private void LoadOtherView()
        {
            _pageDisplay.ChangeViewModel(new ProductsViewModel());
        }

IPageDisplay
public interface IPageDisplay
{

    IPageViewModel GetCurrentPage();
    void ChangeViewModel(IPageViewModel newPage);
}

По итогу получаю ошибку:

Ссылка на объект не указывает на экземпляр объекта

В строке _pageDisplay.ChangeViewModel(new ProductsViewModel()); метода LoadOtherView
В чем проблема? Я долго изучал, но не разобрался.
Я только учусь, надеюсь на подробный ответ и примером. Спасибо.
Можете скачать мой проект.

A: Абстрагируясь от вашего примера, я бы сделал как-то так. Способ называется "циклическая зависимость". Используется редко, вследствие своих недостатков, но зато выглядит просто.
Завел бы дочерние вьюмодели. Например какая-то логин-ВМ и ВМ элемента.
public interface IViewModel
{

}

public class LoginViewModel : IViewModel
{
    private readonly INavigationViewModel _navigator;

    public LoginViewModel(INavigationViewModel navigator)
    {
        _navigator = navigator;
    }

    public ICommand LoginCommand { get; } = new RelayCommand(_ => {
        _navigator.Navigate<ItemViewModel>();
    });
}

public class ItemViewModel : IViewModel
{

}

И главную ВМ, где живут дочерние ВМ
public interface INavigationViewModel
{
    void Navigate<T>();
}

public class NavigationViewModel : INavigationViewModel
{
    private IViewModel[] viewModels;

    public IViewModel CurrentViewModel { get; private set; } // INPC

    public NavigationViewModel()
    {
        viewModels = new IViewModel[]
        {
            new LoginViewModel(this),
            new ItemViewModel()
        };
        CurrentViewModel = viewModels[0];
    }

    public void Navigate<T>()
    {
        CurrentViewModel = viewModels.First(vm => vm is T);
    }
}

Вот и получается, что при вызове команды LoginCommand ВМ переключится на другую. Есть способы посложнее, например через вызов кастомного или INPC события из дочерней ВМ, а в главной на него подписываться.


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Mozambique To Step Up Electricity Exports To Its Load-Shedding Stricken Neighbors
Forecast: Europe Could End Reliance On Chinese Li-ion Battery Cells By 2027
Akio Toyoda Is Stepping Aside As CEO Of Toyota. Now What?
Porsche's Approach To Regenerative Braking
100 Best Selling BEVs in 10 European Countries
The team over at On Point Dyno — led by Sacha Anis — has built a custom fully electric Lotus Evora dubbed Blue Lightning that is powered by the drive unit from a Tesla Model S 85 and a 32 kWh battery pack from a Chevy Volt.
Blue Lightning Fully Electric Lotus Evora Hints At Performance EVs Of The Future
On Point decided to build the car because they are passionate about the transition to electric vehicles and are using the project to learn about them in order to maximize the performance that can be extracted from electric vehicles. Blue Lightning is a completely custom-built car that was put together (into its current state) in just 5 months — though, it is still not fully completed.
Project lead Sacha Anis summarized why he was compelled to use the car as a platform to bring the climate change discussion to the forefront (emphasis mine):
"One comment that resonated with me through the recent election process was the notion that politicians don't lead, they follow. So if enough of us have climate change at the forefront of our minds, and are vocal about it, politicians will take more action to get things done to speed the process to stop emissions."
The video below makes it clear that the drive unit from the Model S has more than enough power to boost this little beast up to lightspeed in no time flat. The reviewer may or may not have injured himself in the process of making the clip (due to the torquey acceleration of Blue Lightning). Because one of the core focus areas of the project is performance, the team isn't satisfied just yet with a goal of achieving faster lap times than a Porsche 991 GT3, in addition to attracting more attention and 'looking better' (though, this last one is clearly a bit subjective).
The team put a lot of work into programming the Evora with a completely custom motor controller, which it developed around the Motec M150. It has been supercharged with custom firmware and allows nearly full control of the electronics in the vehicle. The company also built some nice OEM-like displays that utilize the factory controls and feature a custom startup screen. It's really well done and makes it clear that the team put a ton of time and effort into giving the car a factory feel with all the performance of a track car.
One impressive feature in the car is regenerative paddle shifting that enables the driver to bring the car to a complete stop with the paddles alone. This is something we saw and shared in our review of the 2017 Chevy Volt and is a feature I expect to become more and more common in EVs as manufacturers and drivers fully realize the improvement to the driving experience it makes.
The Evora charges up in 10 hours on a 3.3 kW charger but the team is working to integrate CHAdeMO DC fast charging, which will enable an 80% charge in just 35 minutes. The 32 kWh battery pack is loaded in just behind the passenger seats and currently allows quite a bit of motor noise into the cabin, as there is no insulation or firewall shielding it from the passenger cabin. Plans are in place to correct this. There's a custom carbon fiber enclosure in the works that will surely look amazing and add a pop of supercar luxury to the interior.
The cooling system is completely custom. In its current state, it leaves a ton of spare room in what used to house the engine. On the heating side, the team has tapped into the heat generated by the drive unit, which, in combination with the heater core, provides cabin heat through the factory climate control system.
What does the future hold for Blue Lightning? The team clearly has some work to do on the aesthetics of the interior as well as a few more functional upgrades, like power steering and better brakes. Stay current on the project over at Lotus Forums or over on the official Blue Lightning project page.
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Kommunen inrättades i Vånga socken i Skånings härad i Västergötland när 1862 års kommunalförordningar trädde i kraft. Namnet var före 1 januari 1886 Vånga landskommun (bytet beslutat 17 april 1885).

Vid kommunreformen 1952 uppgick landskommunen i Kvänums landskommun som 1974 uppgick i Vara kommun.

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So much for that. It's a pity, though, that they chose a name that might encourage some people to fear that cookies are a dastardly device for grabbing tasty chunks of private information!
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At one time, analytics cookies were a fairly reliable guide to repeat visits. If the site set a cookie on your first visit, and you didn't remove it, you were thereafter counted as a returning visitor not a new one. However, as more and more people started clearing cookies from their browsers at short intervals, the distinction between new visitors and repeat visitors became meaningless. Some people (not us!) tried to get around that by setting a different type of cookie, created by Adobe Flash. It was a while before browser developers caught up, but now Flash cookies get wiped too.
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Large websites are costly to build and maintain. For that reason almost all of them use some form of analytics. To me, this is plainly beneficial. I'd far rather visit a website that works well than a site that is ill-designed, where I can't easily find what I'm looking for.
I have been following the cookie debate with some interest. The EU law, as drafted, seems unduly heavy-handed in relation to analytics cookies. According to media reports, both the British and French Governments are adopting a softer approach to analytics (which of course they use on their own websites). Maybe in due course the law-makers will catch up.


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The friendly Dover Beach hotel is in a prime location on the fantastic south coast of Barbados within walking distance to the famed St. Lawrence Gap area. Commonly known as 'The Gap', it is where many cultures mingle offering a Barbadian experience not to be missed.
The area is a prime windsurfing spot and a varied choice of local excursions are also on offer. The fine restaurants at The Gap provide a wide range of specialty foods and there are a number of lively bars and nightclubs. Many jazz entertainers live in this part of Barbados and play regularly in local venues. The dinner and stage show Bajan Roots and Rhythms is held at the attractive Plantation Garden Theatre and shows the best representation of genuine West Indian culture. St Lawrence's Gap in Barbados is the perfect holiday destination for those who want culture, sun, sea and a real taste of the Caribbean.
Located on Barbados' famed south coast and within walking distance of the popular St. Lawrence Gap area – famous for its livelihood, great nightlife and range of activities on offer – the Dover Beach hotel is idyllically situated close to all the main action spots whilst still managing to be secluded enough to provide its guests with a cosy and intimate stay by a pristine turquoise beach. During their Bajan holiday, guests here can indulge in some great duty-free shopping nearby as well as visiting various heritage spots and sites of interests nearby. The award-winning Dover Beach Hotel offer guests the enviable combination of being tucked away on an isolated stretch of beach, yet still being within easy walking distance to all the action. Seclusion and welcoming hospitality are just some of the inviting features of this hotel that, with its warmth, make guests feel right at home. Featuring a limited number of just 59 cosy rooms, this hotel was the proud winner of 2008's 'Hotel of the Year' title in the B Class & apartments category. Blending a nice balance of small-hotel service and large-hotel convenience, this is the perfect idyllic retreat for travellers looking for an inexpensive Barbadian holiday, with all the added charm. Discover the new Spa and Gift Shop, adding to an already amazing holiday experience.


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Same Day Financing for Austrian SMEs to be Provided by Spotcap and BAWAG
January 22, 2018 @ 8:39 am By JD Alois
BAWAG Group and Berlin based Fintech Spotcap have formed a strategic partnership to give Austrian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access to same-day financing. The partnership is said to be the first time Spotcap will offer its lending platform and proprietary analytics to a bank and marks the launch of its Lending-as-a-Service (LaaS) proposition.
Spotcap currently offers SME lending in the UK, Spain, Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands. Spotcap said they will now offer Lending-as-a-Service to major institutions, financial or otherwise. Spotcap expects additional partnerships of this nature will evolve in both new and existing markets.
Spotcap has raised €100 million in funding and is backed by a number of big name investors including Rocket Internet, Finstar Financial Group, Access Industries, Holtzbrinck Ventures and Heartland Bank. Their team currently consists of more than 120 employees globally.
BAWAG Group AG is the holding company of BAWAG P.S.K., which is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with banking subsidiaries easybank and start:bausparkasse in Austria and Südwestbank in Germany. With more than 2.5 million customers, BAWAG P.S.K. is one of Austria's largest banks operating under a well-recognized national brand.
"We are thrilled to launch our Lending-as-a-Service proposition today, and to enter into a strategic partnership with BAWAG Group to power its SME lending offering in Austria," commented Jens Woloszczak, Spotcap Founder and CEO. "We continuously invest in our lending platform as well as our state-of-the-art analytics to provide SMEs with the financing needed to run their businesses in the most efficient way. The partnership is a testament to what we have achieved developing and operating a direct lending platform across multiple countries. BAWAG Group's motivation is to improve its digital offering and further focus on supporting SMEs, coupled with its commitment to partner with best-in-class Fintechs makes the bank an ideal partner to work with under our Lending-as-a-Service proposition."
BAWAG new lending service will allow the bank to offer a fully digital and automated solution for same-day finance to its SME customers. The partnership will begin with a focused launch for existing BAWAG P.S.K. customers in the first quarter of 2018, before becoming available to all Austrian SMEs.
David O'Leary, Member of the Managing Board and Head of Retail for BAWAG P.S.K., said this strategic partnership with Spotcap is another step in their digital roadmap to offer best in class products whether they are built in house or outsourced via partnerships;
"After an intensive review of the global alternative lending market, we selected Spotcap, on the strength of its technology and analytics. We have made it our aim not only to make banking easier, but also better for our customers. With this in mind, our new offering will be a leap forward for our SME customers and SME owners in Austria, as they can focus on managing and growing their businesses rather than spending significant time securing financing. As the partnership evolves, both parties will consider ways to offer additional value-add financial services to SMEs in the greater DACH region."
Woloszczak said that traditional players and Fintechs need to think collaboration, not competition. By working together they can better serve SMEs and offer them solutions best suited to their needs.
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Incorporated in 1972, Syamaltra group, formerly known as Syarikat Malaysia Trading, made its entrance into the school book supplies and educational products distribution industry. Operating at a single storey house located at Petaling Jaya Old Town, Syarikat Malaysia Trading supplied its products mainly to schools within the Klang Valley areas.
Within ten years time, business progressed smoothly and as the market needs for stationery products grew, Syarikat Malaysia Trading further developed its distribution business into stationery wholesaling in 1983. During the same year, Syarikat Malaysia Trading changed its name to Syamaltra Sdn Bhd.
Over the course of the years, Syamaltra Sdn Bhd, with its wide range of product varieties and unparalleled services, had successfully extended into various territories throughout Peninsula Malaysia as well as East Malaysia. To cope with its rapid development, Syamaltra moved into a four storey building solely owned by Syamaltra in 1990. In view of the growing needs for the fine art and graphic materials, Syamaltra Sdn Bhd marked a milestone in its distribution business by venturing into the fine art and graphic/technical distribution industry in 2003. Syamaltra AGS Sdn Bhd was established in 2003 to handle the art materials distribution and stationery wholesaling division, whilst Syamaltra Sdn Bhd handling the school books and stationery supplies division.
Throughout the years, with the aspires to provide wide product selections combined with premium quality to its customers, Syamaltra AGS is now one of the largest distributor of fine art and graphic materials in Malaysia. Syamaltra AGS has been constantly improving its product range and varieties, and at the same time, Syamaltra AGS has also been continually looking for superior and quality products. Currently, Syamaltra AGS has an extensive line of high-end niche-market and mass-market products.


The Schuylkill River Sojourn is a unique tradition of paddling the entire Schuylkill River, from headwaters in Schuylkill Haven, through Berks and Montgomery counties, into Boathouse Row in Philadelphia.
The 112 mile, 7 day canoe and kayak trip was started by a few kayakers 19 years ago, and is now organized by the Schuylkill River Heritage Area. We kayaked from June 3rd to June 9th, and camped in parks and green spaces along the way! With the support of the Schuylkill Action Network, I had the opportunity to kayak the trip as the Sojourn Steward, a volunteer position focused on linking recreation with stewardship, citizen science, and education. I am from Berks County, PA, and growing up exploring the Schuylkill River (and tubing down the Brandywine!) piqued my interest in pursuing a career in conservation.
As the Sojourn Steward, I spent the whole week testing water quality. I measured the ability of the water to support aquatic life and looked to discern levels of pollution. I measured pH levels, temperature, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and nitrate levels, following GLOBE protocol, an international network of educators, scientists, and citizen-scientists. After the trip, I uploaded the test results to GLOBE.gov to add it to an international database of citizen science hydrology information.
As we paddled and observed how land use changes impact our river, we also stopped and heard from many different people along the way who are working to protect and celebrate the Schuylkill River. The connection between these conversations and the water quality data I was collecting was one of the most meaningful aspects of my experience on the Sojourn. By paddling almost the entirety of the river, I learned that the biggest challenge to protecting the Schuylkill—the scale and diversity of the landscape—holds the key to the solutions. Getting to see the landscape-scale collaboration and communication linked with the range of local efforts by individuals, community groups, watershed associations, educational institutions, municipalities, and counties was so cool. I was able to see in a new way how watersheds truly link people together and appreciate that everyone in the region has a role to play in source water protection.
As a Land Stewardship Intern at the Brandywine Conservancy this summer, I've had the opportunity to go more in depth with one method of watershed protection in particular–conservation easements. A conservation easement is a legal agreement between a landowner and a conservation organization or government entity that protects environmental resources. Easements are designed to identify and permanently conserve our land and water, including natural, cultural and scenic resources.
By working with landowners to protect their property, easements are a unique tool for working toward landscape-scale conservation on a localized level to meet the needs of each individual parcel. Stepping back and looking at the pattern of easements over the past 50 years, the Conservancy has partnered with various organizations and government agencies to preserve significant swatches of land within important source water protection areas along the Brandywine-Christina watershed, starting with the Brandywine's headwaters in Honey Brook, and continuing within areas of the White Clay Creek and the Red Clay Creek watershed basins. As a Land Stewardship Intern, I assist our easement staff with monitoring and reporting on the Conservancy's conservation easements. I have been enjoying the opportunity to see in action the land stewardship practices that protect the water we rely on!
On the Sojourn, the water quality test results showed the Schuylkill River staying within healthy ranges. This data is meant to be a snapshot of the river's health, giving us the chance to take a glance at how the river's water quality changes during its entire stretch from Schuylkill Haven all the way to Philadelphia. Other aspects of the monitoring were including my fellow paddlers in the process, and using social media to share with anyone following along with our journey!
It was truly incredible for us to see the Schuylkill river's resilience- we even paddled below a pair of nesting bald eagles! However, we did also see the amount of oxygen (the river's ability to support aquatic life), decrease as we traveled downstream from the forested headwaters in Schuylkill County. We watched the levels of pollutants (salts, fertilizers, metals, etc.), fluctuate but overall, increase as we paddled through agricultural regions, and areas that have increasing development in Berks and Montgomery counties. Testing the water is often a reflection of how land is being used and managed in a watershed.
Many of the challenges faced in protecting the Schuylkill River Watershed are similar to those we work to address in the Brandywine-Christina Watershed. We all contribute to the health of our water in different ways, and one of the most important ways to take action to help improve water quality is to practice good land stewardship at your home, school, or workplace. Check out the Brandywine Conservancy's page on Super Stewardship to find out more!


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/* this is taken from recent versions of libeog based on Ross Burton's patch */
/*
 * right now we return the parsed profile rather than the data to avoid wrapping the XFree
 * as well.
 */
#include <config.h>
#include <gtk/gtk.h>
#include <X11/Xlib.h>
#include <X11/Xatom.h>
#include <gdk/gdkx.h>
#include <lcms.h>

cmsHPROFILE *
f_screen_get_profile (GdkScreen *screen)
{
	Display *dpy;
	Atom icc_atom, type;
	int format;
	gulong nitems;
	gulong bytes_after;
	guchar *str;
	int result;
	cmsHPROFILE *profile;

	dpy = GDK_DISPLAY_XDISPLAY (gdk_screen_get_display (screen));
	icc_atom = gdk_x11_get_xatom_by_name_for_display (gdk_screen_get_display (screen), "_ICC_PROFILE");

	result = XGetWindowProperty (dpy, GDK_WINDOW_XID (gdk_screen_get_root_window (screen)),
				     icc_atom, 0, G_MAXLONG,
				     False, XA_CARDINAL, &type, &format, &nitems,
				     &bytes_after, (guchar **)&str);
	/* TODO: handle bytes_after != 0 */

	if (nitems) {
		profile = cmsOpenProfileFromMem(str, nitems);
		XFree (str);
		return profile;
	} else
		return NULL;
}

typedef struct {
	double Exposure;
	double Brightness;
	double Contrast;
	double Hue;
	double Saturation;
	cmsCIEXYZ WPsrc, WPdest;

} BCHSWADJUSTS, *LPBCHSWADJUSTS;

static
int bchswSampler(register WORD In[], register WORD Out[], register LPVOID Cargo)
{
    cmsCIELab LabIn, LabOut;
    cmsCIELCh LChIn, LChOut;
    cmsCIEXYZ XYZ;
    double l;
    double power;
    gboolean shift;

    LPBCHSWADJUSTS bchsw = (LPBCHSWADJUSTS) Cargo;

    cmsLabEncoded2Float(&LabIn, In);
         // Move white point in Lab

    cmsLab2XYZ(&bchsw ->WPsrc,  &XYZ, &LabIn);
    cmsXYZ2Lab(&bchsw ->WPdest, &LabIn, &XYZ);

    shift = (LabIn.L > 0.5);
    l = LabIn.L / 100;
    if (shift)
	    l = 1.0 - l;

    if (l < 0.0)
	    l = 0.0;

    if (bchsw->Contrast < 0)
	    power = 1.0 + bchsw->Contrast;
    else
	    power = (bchsw->Contrast == 1.0) ? 127 : 1.0 / (1.0 - bchsw->Contrast);

    l = 0.5 * pow (l * 2.0 , power);

    if (shift)
	    l = 1.0 - l;

    LabIn.L = l * 100;

    cmsLab2LCh(&LChIn, &LabIn);

    // Do some adjusts on LCh

    LChOut.L = LChIn.L * bchsw ->Exposure + bchsw ->Brightness;

    LChOut.C = MAX (0, LChIn.C + bchsw ->Saturation);
    LChOut.h = LChIn.h + bchsw ->Hue;

    cmsLCh2Lab(&LabOut, &LChOut);

    // Back to encoded

    cmsFloat2LabEncoded(Out, &LabOut);

    return TRUE;
}

// Creates an abstract profile operating in Lab space for Brightness,
// contrast, Saturation and white point displacement

cmsHPROFILE LCMSEXPORT f_cmsCreateBCHSWabstractProfile(int nLUTPoints,
						       double Exposure,
						       double Bright,
						       double Contrast,
						       double Hue,
						       double Saturation,
						       LPcmsCIExyY current_wp,
						       LPcmsCIExyY destination_wp,
						       LPGAMMATABLE Tables [])
{
	cmsHPROFILE hICC;
	LPLUT Lut;
	BCHSWADJUSTS bchsw;
	cmsCIExyY WhitePnt;

	bchsw.Exposure   = Exposure;
	bchsw.Brightness = Bright;
	bchsw.Contrast   = Contrast;
	bchsw.Hue        = Hue;
	bchsw.Saturation = Saturation;

	cmsxyY2XYZ(&bchsw.WPsrc, current_wp);
	cmsxyY2XYZ(&bchsw.WPdest, destination_wp);

	hICC = _cmsCreateProfilePlaceholder();
	if (!hICC)                          // can't allocate
		return NULL;

	cmsSetDeviceClass(hICC,      icSigAbstractClass);
	cmsSetColorSpace(hICC,       icSigLabData);
	cmsSetPCS(hICC,              icSigLabData);

	cmsSetRenderingIntent(hICC,  INTENT_PERCEPTUAL);

	// Creates a LUT with 3D grid only
	Lut = cmsAllocLUT();

	cmsAlloc3DGrid(Lut, nLUTPoints, 3, 3);

	if (Tables != NULL)
	       cmsAllocLinearTable (Lut, Tables, 1);

       if (!cmsSample3DGrid(Lut, bchswSampler, (LPVOID) &bchsw, 0)) {

	       // Shouldn't reach here
	       cmsFreeLUT(Lut);
	       cmsCloseProfile(hICC);
	       return NULL;
       }

       // Create tags

       cmsAddTag(hICC, icSigDeviceMfgDescTag,      (LPVOID) "(f-spot internal)");
       cmsAddTag(hICC, icSigProfileDescriptionTag, (LPVOID) "f-spot BCHSW abstract profile");
       cmsAddTag(hICC, icSigDeviceModelDescTag,    (LPVOID) "BCHSW built-in");

       cmsAddTag(hICC, icSigMediaWhitePointTag, (LPVOID) cmsD50_XYZ());

       cmsAddTag(hICC, icSigAToB0Tag, (LPVOID) Lut);

       // LUT is already on virtual profile
       cmsFreeLUT(Lut);

       // Ok, done
       return hICC;
}

LPGAMMATABLE
f_cms_gamma_table_new (unsigned short data[], int start, int length)
{
	LPGAMMATABLE table = cmsAllocGamma (length);
	int i;
	if (!table)
		return NULL;

	data += start;

	for (i = 0; i < length; i++)
		table->GammaTable [i] = data [i];

	g_warning ("table %p, count = %d v[0] = %d", table, table->nEntries, table->GammaTable [0]);

	return table;
}

ushort *
f_cms_gamma_table_get_values (LPGAMMATABLE table)
{
	return &(table->GammaTable [0]);
}

int
f_cms_gamma_table_get_count (LPGAMMATABLE table)
{
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Join Corporate members Autograph, Shure and Wavetool for a day of free seminars to explain the latest innovations in wireless solutions for theatre.
This session will provide a detailed and technical overview of Axient Digital with examples of how the product can be best used in both fixed and touring theatre applications.
Wavetool helps you quickly find microphones with problems before they become audible. Discover how Wavetool can improve your theatre production, including how to run the software with Axient Digital receivers.
The day runs from 10:00 to 17:00 places are free but you must register in advance here.


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CITY YTH
Oilfield Christian Fellowship
M.O.P.S.
Final Remarks pt. 1
Final Remarks pt. 1 by Sheldon Mcgorman | Final Remarks http://wcag.church/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Oct-27-2019-Final-Remarks-pt.-1.mp3 Download the sermon as an MP3...
Baptism Sunday pt. 2
Baptism Sunday pt. 2 by Sheldon Mcgorman http://wcag.church/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Oct-20-2019-Baptism-Sunday-pt.-2.mp3 Download the sermon as an MP3...
Baptism Sunday
Baptism Sunday by Sheldon Mcgorman http://wcag.church/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Oct-13-2019-Baptism-Sunday.mp3 Download the sermon as an MP3...
Don't Be Stupid
Don't Be Stupid by Dr. Paul Alexander http://wcag.church/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Oct-6-2019-Dont-Be-Stupid.mp3 Download the sermon as an MP3...
WCAG Core Values pt. 2
Year of Multiplication
With pt. 3
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