a few weeks ago, i received a lovely email from anny frechette at bonjour handmade, offering to send me free craft supplies if i wanted to make a diy project with them and then blog about it. how could i say no? especially when i delved into her gorgeous website and browsed around. i decided to select the stainless steel lobster clasps, thinking i would use them in a decorative manner rather than the function they were intended for. i am still very much on a tassel kick, so the clasps became mini-tassel holders. here is the result. below the photo are step-by-step instructions for the project. enjoy!
fold your piece of paper or cardboard into a small rectangle that is about 1" x 1.75". wrap floss around folded paper lengthwise 30 times and cut through. slip bundle of floss through large opening of clasp, fold over, wrap and tie with contrasting color floss.
make 18 tassels in various colors. cut open vintage necklace to recycle beads and arrange tassels and beads into a new lay-out. i decided to incorporate some gold-colored tubular beads as well to make the necklace even longer. string both tassels and beads in the right order onto a strong linen cord and tie together with a double knot. done! to find our more about bonjour handmade, click here.
for the last year and a half i have been really enjoying writing the calico blog. calico - or calico corners as it used to be known - is america's premier decorating resource. with over 100 stores across the usa, free design consultations and literally thousands of fabrics in stock, calico is an aspiring decorator's dream come true. the blog allowed me to share my passion for textiles and love for interior design with a wonderfully engaged and equally enthusiastic audience. some of my recent posts have included the new french general textiles, inspiring fall tablescapes, and the return of the upholstered wall.
on sunday, may 10 at 1:30 pm, i will be doing a scraps lecture-slash-workshop at BKLYN DESIGNS, brooklyn's premier design event, shining a spotlight on the creative economy in my home borough. fabrics for this workshop are generously donated by Robert Allen for Calico.
on saturday, june 6 ay 2:00 pm, i will be teaching a t-shirt jewelry class at QED Astoria. we will learn how to turn an old t-shirt into yarn, master the crochet chain stitch, and create two statement necklaces. cost for this workshop is $20.00/person, and all materials are included.
i just received a sample packet from a wonderful company: botanica tinctoria. they manufacture naturally dyed - yet colorfast - trimmings and yarn in a gorgeous color palette. the line includes ribbons, tape, ric-rac, broderie anglaise, hand-crocheted lace, as well as various qualities yarns and embroidery threads. i've never seen anything like it. do check out the botanica tinctoria website, you will not be disappointed.
i am thrilled that the wonderful people at andrew martin have offered to have a book signing for scraps in their amazing d&d building showroom. below are all the details. hope to see you there!
happy (belated) new year! last week saw the launch of my very first book scraps. i am beyond thrilled to see the fruits of years worth of labor in print and online. i will post teaser images of some of the projects over the next few weeks, but for now, i want to share the evite to today's scraps book signing and workshop at new york city's pins and needles. join me?
following last year's post about potholders, i just made some more, cutting the yarn from my husband's discarded - and thoroughly washed! - thermal underwear and few colored t-shirts. here's a complete tutorial.
- cut off the yarn, leaving a 4" length, then single crochet 1 row in blue, only this time, when you get to the end of the row, make 3 single crochet stitches in the last stitch, and then keep crocheting down the side and all round the square. each time you get to a corner, make 3 single crochet stitches in the corner stitch.
- finally, on the last corner, crochet a loop of about 10 chain stitches, before making 2 more single crochet stitches in your very first blue stitch.
- cast off your work by cutting off your yarn and pulling this strand al the way through the last stitch and tighten. using the crochet hook, tuck under all the loose strands.


What if my podcast is so successful that I have less time to podcast?
Andrienne Olsen recently sent me an email saying… "I have a question for you. The time management piece of this is tricky for me. The more I get the podcast and training materials up, the more clients I get, and less time for podcasting and serving. What are your thoughts on that?" I spent the first half of this episode sharing my thoughts on this.
The title of this week's episode is based on the feedback that I received from Curtis Stone who had finally decided to "just get started and see what happened" with his podcast. In April 2014, he and his daughter launched the Geekin' On WDW podcast. I share the amazing email that Curtis sent that talk about how it took him several years to get around to launching his podcast and the amazing things that have happened as a result of his podcasting journey.


Design News, in partnership with Mouser Electronics, is searching for the most innovative and influential design engineers under the age of 40. We are looking for engineers who are ahead of the trends and are significantly performing in the industry. If you know an engineer playing a vital role in a small startup or who has been recognized as a high performer, they could make our list.
Our top 40 under 40 will appear in our January 2013 print issue, and our top innovator will be announced at a live ceremony at the Pacific Design & Manufacturing show in February in Anaheim, Calif.
If you know of an engineer who is making big moves in the industry, be sure to fill out a nomination here.
Dubbed "The Center of the Engineering Universe," the DESIGN East Expo Hall was packed with engineers and exhibitors looking to make their mark on the engineering world.
Sandia National Laboratories has created a low-cost, highly dexterous robotic hand to help soldiers disarm IEDs.
Researchers at MIT and the University of Pennsylvania have engineered skeletal muscles they will use to build robots that move like animals — or people.
Cui Runquan, a Beijing chef, has created an army of noodle-slicing robots.
Factory automation is synonymous with motors, drives, automation software, and so on. This also encompasses configurable and fixed components. That factory could be deployed for manufacturing components in the automotive, electronic, semiconductor, medical, or packaging industries. What it always comes down to is, can you produce products of the highest quality, at a reasonable cost, with a manageable time to delivery. In this radio show, we'll discuss what makes the "perfect" factory. That will cover the manufacturing equipment, the PLM software, and even the know-how that ties it all together.


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Female Entrepreneurs Give a Major Boost to the Development of Francophone Africa
Written byIsmail Abbedid
Translated byDieyna Ba
Translation posted 16 October 2015 7:05 GMT
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Photo by Jšran Maaswinkel (@JeeeM). Used with his permission.
Marked by strong growth rates and an ever-expanding economy, the African continent is bidding to attract investors and capital from abroad. Increasingly, civil society—and especially women—are keen to partake in the boom by starting businesses and joining Africa's new entrepreneurial mobilisation. Examples of individual and collective successes abound. Francophone Africa used to lag behind the rest of the continent in terms of entrepreneurship, but that is not the case anymore.
A few months ago, the think-tank Terangaweb, an independent body marketing itself as the "Africa of Ideas", published a ranking of 30 young African entrepreneurs to follow. Entrepreneurial in nature and lead by a willingness to take concrete action, these young business people build innovative projects, often designed to meet the immediate needs and aspirations of Africans. There are several women in this group, including Nigerian Ola Orekunrin, a physician and the founder of the first air ambulance company in West Africa. In South Africa, Rapelang Rabana founded Yeigo Communications, a young company developing text and instant messaging services. There is a progressive trend of female entrepreneurship in many African countries—often with the full support of the state.
In Côte d'Ivoire, First Lady Dominique Ouattara launched a support fund for Ivorian business women (FAFCI). This initiative aims to promote entrepreneurship among women with low-interests loans, endorsing women to gather capital and engage in a professional activity. Dominique Ouattara stated in a Facebook post on the foundation's annual review:
Le FAFCI a permis à 100 000 femmes de devenir autonome.
FAFCI has assisted 100,000 women to become independent.
The World Bank advocates support for African women entrepreneurs by developing a generalised credit system and establishing technical support. Among its recommendations, the World Bank encourages the development of primary, secondary, and higher education for African girls and easing women's access to more careers, as well as offering better legal protections and regular ongoing support.
Rebecca Enonchong, founder of the Africa Technology Forum. CC 2.0.
Civil society has an increasingly important role to play in Africa's development. In particular, associations like "Oser l'Afrique" organize conferences and seminars about women entrepreneurship in order to encourage women to get involved in each others' ideas and invest capital. The group facilitates successful careers and detailed roadmaps to success for women starting businesses and organizations. Such was the case for Rebecca Enonchong, who was honored by both Forbes and The World Economic Forum. She is the creator of "Africa Technology Forum", a non-profit promoting entrepreneurship, with a specific focus on new technologies and the development of African start-ups specialised in IT (Information and Communication Technologies). On its blog, "Oser l'Afrique" explains the importance of encouraging more diversity in Africa:
Les diverses activités proposées sur le forum, telles que les tables rondes, les témoignages, les échanges d'expériences ainsi que le networking ont mis en lumière les actions menées par de nombreuses associations accompagnant les femmes entrepreneurs. Parmi les associations présentes sur le forum, étaient présentes l' OFAD (Organisation of Africane female entrepreneurs in the Diaspora), le CLAEE (Club des Africaines Entrepreneurs d'Europe), Action'elles (réseau de performance de l'entrepreneuriat féminin), l'APCE (Agence pour la Création d'Entreprise), SpotCréa, ellesentreprennent.fr et aussi le Réseau Entreprendre. Ce premier forum économique des femmes africaines de la diaspora a été une véritable réussite. Cela reflète le dynamisme d'acteurs qui souhaitent apporter des solutions concrètes et accompagner dans la réalisation de projets entrepreneuriaux sur le continent africain.
Various activities advanced at the forum, such as round tables, outreach testimonies, experience exchanges and networking opportunities have highlighted the actions taken by numerous associations supporting women entrepreneurs. Among such organisations present at the forum were OFAD, CLAEE (Club of African Entrepreneurs in Europe), "Action'elles" (a "performance network" for female entrepreneurship), APCE (Agency for Enterprise Creation), SpotCrea, ellesentreprennent.fr, and The Entrepreneurs Network. This first ever Economic Forum of African females in the Diaspora was a genuine success. This reflects the vitality of the actors' desire to provide practical solutions and support in implementing business projects in Africa.
Céline Victoria Fotso promotes "Je Wanda Magazine", which caters to Africa's younger generation, addressing the continent's ambitious and talented individuals, rather than its wars, poverty, and instability.
As entrepreneurship grows, women's new role as business owners and civil society leaders isn't limited to new technologies or the hyper-educated upper classes. The role of state support, so far, has been an important part of the rise of African entrepreneurialism.
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Q: SpriteKit - Sequencing multiple SKActions running on multiple SKNodes I understand quite well the SKAction API but I cannot achieve to have good code when running sequential code on multiple nodes.
Here is a sample code (simplified) :
import SpriteKit

class GameScene: SKScene {

    weak var node1: SKNode!
    weak var node2: SKNode!

    override func didMove(to view: SKView) {
        super.didMove(to: view)
        cacheUI()
        runSampleSequence()
    }

    private func cacheUI() {
        // Fetch nodes from associated SKS file
        node1 = self.childNode(withName: "node1")!
        node2 = self.childNode(withName: "node2")!
    }

    private func runSampleSequence() {
        // I want node1 to fadeIn
        // then node2 to fadeIn
        // then node1 to fadeOut
        // then node2 to fadeOut
        node1.run(SKAction.sequence([
            SKAction.fadeIn(withDuration: 1),
            SKaction.run { [weak self] in
                self.node2.run(SKAction.fadeIn(withDuration: 2))
            },
            SKAction.fadeOut(withDuration: 4),
            SKaction.run { [weak self] in
                self.node2.run(SKAction.fadeOut(withDuration: 3))
            }
        ]))
    }
}

The previous code will run perfectly, but will result with boilerplate code if we add node3, node4 ... I would like to be able to refactor it to be easier to read and maintain given specifications. Something like :
// Does not compile
self.run(SKAction.sequence([
    node1.fadeIn(withDuration: 1),
    node2.fadeIn(withDuration: 2),
    node1.fadeOut(withDuration: 4),
    node2.fadeOut(withDuration: 3)
]))

Can I achieve this ? I want the business code to appear as clear as possible.
How does SKAction.sequence(_:) behave exactly when using SKAction.run { _ }, does the next action is guarantee to be ran after the last SKAction.run block's instruction executes (and what if it itself perform asynchronous calls) ?
Bonus question: Am I right to set self as weak in closure capture lists ? As I do not want it to be kept as a strong reference when dismissing the game scene.
EDITED:
Well, something like that could do the job but the second fade starts before the first one ends ...
private func runSampleSequence() {
    // I want node1 to fadeIn
    // then node2 to fadeIn
    // then node1 to fadeOut
    // then node2 to fadeOut
    self.run(SKAction.sequence([
        node1.fadeIn(withDuration: 1),
        node2.fadeIn(withDuration: 2),
        node1.fadeOut(withDuration: 4),
        node2.fadeOut(withDuration: 3)
    ]))
}

by returning actions from an SKNode extension :
extension SKNode {
    func fadeIn(withDuration: TimeInterval) -> SKAction {
        let action = SKAction.run {
            self.run(SKAction.fadeIn(withDuration: withDuration))
        }
        return action
    }
    //TODO: Extend for each base SKAction ...
}

A:
Can I achieve this ? I want the business code to appear as clear as
  possible.

You can use swift extensions to make your code more readable. For example:
extension SKNode {

    //TODO: Rename method and variable to be more expressive
    func runAnimationName(node2:SKNode) {

        self.run(SKAction.sequence([
            SKAction.fadeIn(withDuration: 1),
            SKAction.run {
                node2.run(SKAction.fadeIn(withDuration: 2))
            },
            SKAction.fadeOut(withDuration: 4),
            SKAction.run {
                node2.run(SKAction.fadeOut(withDuration: 3))
            }
            ]))
    }
}

How does SKAction.sequence(_:) behave exactly when using SKAction.run
  { _ }, does the next action is guarantee to be ran after the last
  SKAction.run block's instruction executes (and what if it itself
  perform asynchronous calls) ?

Yes, actions are executed sequentially. Also If there is an asynchronous call inside the SKAction run block the next SKAction will not wait for that asynchronous call to end.

Bonus question: Am I right to set self as weak in closure capture
  lists ? As I do not want it to be kept as a strong reference when
  dismissing the game scene.

You are not using self inside your blocks, so you can remove the [weak self].

A: Well, one solution is to group each SKAction.run { _ } section with an SKAction.wait(_:) with the same duration (which is ugly, the sequence call should handle it itself) :
extension SKNode {
    func fadeIn(withDuration: TimeInterval) -> SKAction {
        let action = SKAction.group([
            SKAction.wait(forDuration: withDuration),
            SKAction.run {
                self.run(SKAction.fadeIn(withDuration: withDuration))
            }
        ])
        return action
    }
    //TODO: Extend for each base SKAction ...
}

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"Electrically Mediated Delivery of Plasmid DNA to the Skin, Using a Mul" by Richard Heller, Yolmari Criz et al.
The easy accessibility of skin makes it an excellent target for gene transfer protocols. To take full advantage of skin as a target for gene transfer, it is important to establish an efficient and reproducible delivery system. Electroporation is a strong candidate to meet this delivery criterion. Electroporation of the skin is a simple, direct, in vivo method to deliver genes for therapy. Previously, delivery to the skin was performed by means of applicators with relatively large distances between electrodes, resulting in significant muscle stimulation and pain. These applicators also had limitations in controlling the directionality of the applied field. To resolve this issue, a system consisting of an array of electrodes that decreased the distance between them and that were independently addressable for directional control of the field was developed. This new multielectrode array (MEA) was compared with an established electrode. In a rat model, comparable reporter expression was seen after delivery with each electrode. Delivery was also evaluated in a guinea pig model to determine the potential of this approach in an animal model with skin thickness and structure similar to human skin. The results clearly showed that effective delivery was related to both the electrode and the parameters chosen. With the MEA, the muscle twitching associated with application of electric fields was notably reduced compared with conventional electrode systems. This is important, as it will facilitate the translation of electroporation-mediated gene delivery to skin for clinical use with DNA vaccines or for therapies for cancer or protein deficiencies.
Heller, Richard; Criz, Yolmari; Heller, Loree C.; Gilbert, Richard A.; and Jaroszeski, Mark J., "Electrically Mediated Delivery of Plasmid DNA to the Skin, Using a Multielectrode Array" (2010). Bioelectrics Publications. 121.


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1-year-old dies after falling into water basin
A southeastern Minnesota 1-year-old died Sunday, more than a week after falling into a water basin outside his family's home.
The Rochester Post-Bulletin reports Lincoln Tews had been playing with his siblings outside of the residence (on the 400 block of East Eyota Street in Dover) on the morning of June 24.
KAAL reports when the mother called them in, Tews didn't return. An 8-year-old went outside to see where Tews was, and found him in a water basin – about 17 inches tall and 18 inches wide – the family uses to wash their feet before coming inside.
The Post-Bulletin says investigators determined the kids hadn't been outside more than five minutes.
Tews was taken to the hospital, and his progress since that day has been detailed on a CaringBridge page set up for the boy.
On Sunday, July 5, Tews died.
A wake will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m., and a funeral service the next day at 11 a.m., both at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lewiston.
There is also a memorial fund set up at Bremer Bank to help with funeral and medical care costs. Click here for details on how to donate.
Dangers of water buckets, tubs
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children 1 to 4 years old. The agency says just a few inches of water can be deadly.
A study from the commission that looked at numbers from 2010-2014 found there were 684 incidents involving children under 5 years old in products such as bathtubs, buckets, bath seats, toilets, and landscaping. Of those, 434 resulted in death, and 233 resulted in injuries.
One dead, another injured in fire at St. Paul homeless encampment
The incident was reported 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Key points from Joe Biden's first speech as POTUS
The 46th president called for unity at a time America is facing huge challenges.
MN Coronavirus
Here is Minnesota's COVID-19 update for Wednesday, January 20
The 111 ICU patients is the fewest in Minnesota since there were 109 COVID patients in intensive care on Oct. 1.
Here's what Amy Klobuchar said at Joe Biden's inauguration
The Minnesota senator was one of the leader organizers of the inauguration.
All of this week's COVID vaccine pilot program appointments are filled
Nearly 6,000 Minnesotans who are 65 and older registered for appointments between noon Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
5-year-old killed after fall from skid loader
6-year-old girl dies after falling off ATV driven by her mother
Man in his 20s dies after falling ill while hiking in the Boundary Waters
2-year-old boy dies after fire at apartment complex
4-year-old girl dies after St. Paul house fire
Sheriff's office: 14-year-old girl dies after being 'swept away' during canoe trip
15 year old dies after being accidentally shot in the neck by his brother
Update: 16-year-old dies after 'swimming accident' in lake


GCSE results day is upon us again. A day eagerly anticipated by some and nervously awaited by others.
We all have high hopes for our children. In many cases, this will be to do well enough in their GCSEs to get them onto their chosen A-level courses, with the expectation that university will follow.
However, things are changing and the educational options for 16-year-olds are wider than ever before. If the results that your child has received today are not quite what they expected – whether better or worse – it is not too late for them to reconsider their options and change tack if needed.
All of these opportunities can lead to success and parents should know the options. You are likely to be the first person your child looks to for advice so make sure you are armed with the right facts to help them make an informed choice.
Firstly, be aware that not all young people are suited to a wholly academic route of three A-levels and a degree. Yes, degrees are extremely valuable and can open many doors career-wise, but there are other ways to reach higher education such as via an apprenticeship or through a vocational further education course.
On behalf of the Edge Foundation, the IPPR carried out some research in June, which highlighted that many of the jobs expected to drive economic growth and mobility in the future will be accessible with a vocational qualification.
By 2022 there is set to be an additional 3.6 million job vacancies in mid-skilled occupations (such as accounting technicians, child care supervisors, legal executives, radiographers), all of which employ high numbers of people with vocational qualifications at level 3 – the standard reached through advanced apprenticeships and many further education courses.
Additionally, the skills required for 9 out of the 10 most in-demand occupations of the future can be attained by completing vocational qualifications.
But despite this, we still seem to have an issue with the perception of vocational education. Indeed, some additional Edge research carried out at the beginning of the year revealed that nearly a quarter of young people were told by parents and teachers that they were "too clever for vocational education".
Yet, if a good company offered to train your child in a specific industry, fund them through higher education and give them a great job at the end of it, I'm sure most parents would be delighted.
And to be clear, the scenario above isn't an imaginary one. It's a very real option for young people that start apprenticeships with companies and go on to higher education, as well as having a guaranteed job at the end of their training. Certainly a route worth considering.
If you and your child need advice today, your first port of call should be their school. After that, as a former College Principal, my advice to anyone wanting to explore their options, to get a bit of information or unsure of what to do next, would be to visit your local College.
FE Colleges have professional, dedicated advisers trained to the highest standards who are always required to give independent and impartial advice in the best interests of the learners.
They will have a wealth of knowledge and information available and will be aware of wider opportunities in the local area such as jobs and apprenticeships. They can also advise on where the UK is experiencing the greatest skill gaps and the key sectors that are growing and where you would be most likely to have best employment opportunities.
One of the advantages of such institutions is the breadth and range of opportunities available. They cover a wide range of business and industry sectors.
Other sources of good advice worth consulting are the websites of the National Careers and the National Apprenticeship Services. And it's never too soon to be looking at employers' websites. You can find out about recruitment opportunities, the types of people they recruit and the qualifications and experience needed.
Whatever route your son or daughter takes, it is ultimately going to be about securing a great career at the end of it. Keep an open mind and know there are many paths to success.


I don't want to be the last blogger on the planet to post a photo of Ines Sainz.
It seems unlikely there could be ANYTHING else to say about her that someone else hasn't already said.
1. She's hot. But so what? Lots of TV reporters — especially female reporters — are hired as much for their looks as they are for anything else.
2. Regardless of gender, reporters don't belong in locker rooms.
3. She can wear to work whatever she wants and whatever her bosses will allow. I have sent young reporters and interns home, however, who have come to work dressed a lot like this. And I have not hired a couple of pretty good candidates who came to interviews dressed about like this.
5. Let's move on to worrying about problems that are really important.


Can a building be constructed from thread? Assistant professor of architecture Jenny Sabin demonstrated the potential of soft textile-based architecture with a pavilion she designed using photo-luminescent, solar-active and reflective threads, which was open to the public in New York City from September through early November.
The project was commissioned by Nike Inc. as part of the release of its Flyknit Collection, a new technology that uses machine-knitted fabric and eliminates many toxic glues from the manufacturing process. To showcase its new line of footwear, Nike launched an initiative called the Flyknit Collective and selected six architects, designers and artists to create works inspired by the product's design. Besides New York City, the projects were located in Shanghai, London, Milan, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.
"Even though Nike is working at the scale of a shoe, the same principles apply at the scale of a building, and that's what I'm interested in probing," Sabin says. "I'm interested in how the simplicity of knitting is coupled with the dynamics and complexity of the human body."
The architect who designed the project for Shanghai, Arthur Huang, B.Arch. '01, is the co-founder and managing director of Miniwiz, a Taiwanese company that incorporates recycled materials into buildings and consumer products.
Flicstart, www.flicstart.com, empowers movie lovers to order screenings of nearly any content at any movie theater, provided enough people join the request in advance. Content can also include music, sports and arts on the big screen.
The startup is a collaboration among Jeff Cloetingh '12 (Johnson), Andrew Schoen '12 (Arts & Sciences) and Paul Heran Yang '12, M.Eng. '13 (Engineering). Cloetingh worked on the business plan for Flicstart with Schoen for a Johnson course, where it won the Hemmeter Award as most likely to launch a successful business; Schoen and Yang met at a Cornell entrepreneurship "boot camp."
Cloetingh notes that movie theaters on average fill only 15 percent of movie theater seats. Flicstart users pick a time, movie and theater; if enough people sign up, the event is on.
The concept was given a test run in September at Ithaca's Cinemapolis with a screening of the cult film "The Room." "Flicstart empowered over 100 people to see a cult classic film on the big screen at Cinemapolis. It was wildly successful, amazingly energetic and very well received by the theater," Cloetingh said.
Eleven new members, including seven All-Americans, were inducted into the Cornell University Athletic Hall of Fame at the 36th annual ceremonies Nov. 2. Membership in the hall now stands at 543.
All-Americans who were inducted are Max King '02, men's cross country and track and field; Tom Nuttle '51, lacrosse; Olga Puidgemont-Sola '02, squash; Jaimee Reynolds '02, lacrosse and volleyball; Melissa Riggs '02, polo; Matt Underhill '02, ice hockey; and Frank Wydo '50, football.
Also enshrined were Chuck Feeney '56, special category; Bill Lazor '94, football; Julie Platt '97, softball; and Roger Weiss '61, special category.
The honorees also were recognized at halftime during the Nov. 3 Cornell-Dartmouth football game.
The Cornell Athletic Hall of Fame was initiated in 1978 through the generosity of the late Ellis H. Robison '18.
Brian Howell '03, owner of the Bee Man Candle Co., won the audience choice award in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards competition. His Canastota, N.Y.-based company produces pure beeswax and bayberry wax candles that contain no metal wick, scents, paraffin or chemical wax fillers.
Howell, who majored in English at Cornell, writes: "I am the young, self-made, hard-working, scrappy guy that used my passion for honeybees to fuel the fire to burn brighter through each failure, every gut-wrenching setback until the achievement of success. True entrepreneurs are the heavyweight fighters of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness – right?"
The national contest celebrated "creative entrepreneurs who are making products that are innovative, inspiring and beautiful." Eleven honorees – 10 "American Makers" and one "Audience Choice Maker" – received awards. Howell and the Bee Man Candle Co. received $10,000 and appeared in the December issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine.
An 1812-style quilt made by Laura Johnson-Kelly '85, curator of Cornell's Anthropology Collections, is traveling with the Great Lakes Seaway Trail War of 1812 Educational Exhibit touring the United States and Canada. The exhibit was part of an 1812 Quilt Show at the Seaway Trail Discovery Center in Sackets Harbor, N.Y., in late September.
Johnson-Kelly's "1812 Sunburst Challenge Quilt" was made "cot-to-coffin" using authentic 1812 patterns, fabrics and colors. Its 30-inch-wide by 70-inch-long size represents the average height of a man during the War of 1812. "I really enjoyed doing the research about the colors, fabrics and quilt patterns from circa 1812 and learning more about this period's textile history," she says.
For the first time, Homecoming (Sept. 21-23) offered programming for hundreds of LGBT alumni and alumni of color.
The weekend began with a tour of the new Cornell Intercultural Center, where alumni and students had a chance to network and talk about the center's impact. Later that evening, more than 500 Cornellians participated in the Autumn Festival organized by students at Cornell's Asian and Asian-American Center. The festival combined elements of Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese, Hong Kong and Vietnamese cultures.
Mosaic held events including an alumni-student panel on "Defining and Achieving Personal Success as a Cornellian." The panel discussed issues of race, gender and sexuality arising when working in nondiverse industries.
The weekend was brought to a close by celebrating Ujamaa Residential College's 40th anniversary at Willard Straight Hall.
It began in 1922 with one professor and about 20 students. In 1950 it opened the first teaching hotel. Today, it is known worldwide as the leader in hospitality management education.
On Sept. 20 Cornell's School of Hotel Administration celebrated 90 years to the day of educating entrepreneurs and leaders in the hospitality industry. The occasion was marked with a reception attended by more than 500 students, staff, alumni, faculty and administrators in Statler Hall's Park Atrium, and an alumni reception in Washington, D.C.
The school began as a small program within the Department of Home Economics in the College of Agriculture before becoming the School of Hotel Administration in 1954. Today it is known for offering a hospitality-focused business leadership education that emphasizes experiential learning, extracurricular programs, industry research and professional networking.
Michael Johnson, SHA dean and E.M. Statler Professor, noted that the school not only was the first in the country to offer an undergraduate hospitality management degree, but it also launched the first master's degree program in the field in 1973.
The school has close to 900 undergraduate students from more than 30 countries, more than 100 master's degree students, 60 faculty members and nearly 13,000 living alumni.


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Q: × Error: Invalid hook call - no version problem or multiple react instances EDIT
removing the component from the app also got rid of the error
I'm trying to fetch on first render with the useEffect hook and I keep getting this error:
Error: Invalid hook call. Hooks can only be called
inside of the body of a function component.

 4 |
   5 | const Students = ({students, setStudents}) => {
   6 |
>  7 | useEffect(() =>{
   8 |     fetch('http://localhost:5000/students')
   9 |     .then(response => response.json())
  10 |     .then(json => setStudents(json))

I've checked the React versions / duplication issue but it seems to be OK so it must be somewhere but I can't see it - this is the component:
import React, { useEffect } from 'react';
import NewStudentCard from './NewStudentCard'

function Students ({students, setStudents}){

useEffect(() =>{
    fetch('http://localhost:5000/students')
    .then(response => response.json())
    .then(json => console.log(json))
}, [])

    return (

            <NewStudentCard/>

        )
    }

export default Students

tried to rename the state and set it directly in the component - still get the error
import React, {useState ,useEffect } from 'react';
import NewStudentCard from './NewStudentCard'

const Students = () => {
const [pupils, setPupils] = useState([]);

useEffect(() =>{
    fetch('http://localhost:5000/students')
    .then(response => response.json())
    .then(json => setPupils(json))
}, [pupils])

    return (

            <NewStudentCard/>

        )
    }

export default Students


Sakinaw Ridge Acreages, Pender Harbour - Sunshine Coast Homes. Dave Milligan. Pender Harbour, Sechelt, Gibsons.
DIRECTIONS: By car take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale on the Sunshine Coast. It is a scenic one-hour drive up Highway 101 from the ferry to the Garden Bay turn-off. Turn left at the Petro-Can onto the Garden Bay/Irvines Landing Road and follow the signs to Sakinaw Ridge. Stay right at both Y's in the road and then make a right hand turn onto Lee Road.
DESCRIPTION: Sakinaw Ridge is the only development on the Sunshine Coast offering large lakefront, oceanfront and view estate acreages. The project includes 1 large water view lot at 65 acres and two 85+ acre parcels in subdivision with services available nearby.
Sakinaw Ridge presents an opportunity to build on some of the most exciting building sites we have ever had the pleasure of offering for sale. This is the type of development that architects love; with properties large enough to allow for design creativity and privacy. The building scheme will ensure continuity in the neighbourhood, protecting and enhancing the investment for all the owners at Sakinaw Ridge.
These estate acreages with paved roads have sewer, water, and underground power, telephone available nearby for hookup. Sakinaw Ridge is destined to be one of the most popular and sought after addresses in southern British Columbia. Call today to arrange for a tour.
RECREATION: The water, wilderness and communities around Sakinaw Ridge offer an endless scope of recreation opportunities. For the outdoor enthusiast there is boating, fishing, diving, golf, hiking and endless mountain roads and trails to explore. There are also frequent musical, literary and artistic events and opportunities, as well as a wide variety of special interest and service clubs to encourage community involvement.
SERVICES: Paved roads, all services available nearby.


Looking for a sweet buttery side dish to compliment your chili? This cornbread recipe is one I am most proud of, and it took a great deal of convincing for my husband to sign off on my sharing it. It's really that good!
I know what you're probably thinking. What on earth is a northern white girl doing, writing about cornbread? Listen, I get it. I'm as white as white can be, and I'm a Yankee to boot (though I am a southerner at heart, but different story for a different day). What could I possibly know about cornbread?
My only experience with cornbread was a recipe from an old Betty Crocker cookbook (circa the 1970s, maybe even 60s?) which my mom used to make. No disrespect to Betty Crocker (or my mama), but it was dry, and crumbly, and not at all sweet, and I remember sitting at the table all evening, until bedtime, refusing to eat it as a child.
So, barely 21 years old, I set out to make a cornbread that would not only please this new man in my life, but make me a believer. One of the first times I made it, one of his friends tried some and immediately told him to marry me. Thus, the infamous Catch-a-Man Cornbread was born! I spent about 10 years tweaking it to the perfection that it is now, but my husband was sold on the first bite!
This cornbread is sweet and buttery, and this goes without saying, but it is great with a steamy bowl of chili. However, we have also enjoyed it with fried chicken, fried fish, and even jambalaya. It's a very versatile bread!
This recipe can be whipped up quickly, all with one bowl and one wire whisk. It is so easy! You can create a buttermilk substitute by pouring 1 and 1/2 Tbsp vinegar into the bottom of the measuring cup, and then filling with milk until the combined liquids reach the 1 and 1/2 cup line. Allow to sit for 15 minutes. I have done this in a pinch, and the cornbread is still good, but real buttermilk definitely makes a difference!
And yes, I sometimes cut my hubby's cornbread into hearts, because this recipe is symbolic of our love, and because I can.


Because Mental Health Matters…an invitation to mental health bodies worldwide to work in tandem together with the holistic practitioner field to change the stigma surrounding mental health issues and the very damaging 'labelling' culture in today's society.
Every healing modality known to humankind is our birth right and every human being has a right to choose from the whole of the medical/complementary techniques which healing modalities they wish to use in their own healing. In the field of holistic practitioners, it is believed that all techniques can work complementary alongside each other in the healing process. Respect is given by holistic practitioners to those in the field of western, eastern, and medical origin. Is it not time then to redress the balance, in showing holistic healing practitioners that same mutual respect?
No doctorate or professor of science, my work is based in truth. Truth of the Inherent soul. We have no need for pieces of paper full of statistical evidence based information to know the truth of our soul. Our soul sings with LOVE when we follow our inner guidance. When something works for us, it works; we have no need to question how, analyse and pull to shreds that which is inherently given – our bodies own natural power to heal.
We have a choice. We have a right to choose which course of healing we would like, and to make this choice by being informed of all options; be they of western, eastern, medical origin or complementary techniques. Then with the correct support in place, which is vital, rather than be bamboozled into drug induced existences which simply mask that which needs resolving and causing additional issues, there are other ways to heal. It is our birth right to choose what happens to our bodies. I have not endured all that I have both personally and through my work to not know this to be true. Scepticism is fear; fear is based in the ego, and when fear is allowed to breed, it brings with it panic, anxiety, paranoia, depression, bulimia, co-dependency…and there the pattern forms, leading to the damaging 'labels' and 'ism's'. There are ways of stopping the ego based fears in their tracks, facing them head on. Almost all, of which fears will be illogical.
Yes, I have years of proof, as do millions of other healing practitioners. Proof which, due to client confidentiality can only be told when others *step forward with their healing stories.
The base of my work is pure unconditional LOVE, starting with self. As holistic simply means WHOLE, client work looks at the entire being from the inside out. As practitioners, we are not 'new age hippies', weird or whacky, quite simply we work from our true inherent knowledge, that of loving energy. Energy is in everything and there are many and varied ways of carrying out energy healings which help in clearing blocked and stagnant flow not only in people, but animals, homes, offices, cars, land, objects, etc. All forms of energy healing help affect change by causing a shift in the energy vibration.
I believe that All modalities, be they of western, eastern, medical origin or otherwise, are all complementary to each other during the healing process as this holistic approach embraces all aspects of the entire being. Having read a survey, over 30 years ago, that stated 1 in 10 psychiatrists did not believe in schizophrenia rather they believed that another energy (entity) was actually the cause of their clients 'hearing voices' I can relate to and have seen face-to-face proof of this in many healing sessions. I believe that many millions of people are unaware that they are actually tuned into their inherent sense of knowing and being, and their natural psychic and healing abilities. Many have been 'admonished' for these known senses in early childhood (today's harmful 'labelling') therefore causing great confusion in their minds as they seem forced to battle through societies 'rules' which go against their own inherent beliefs. Millions are also living with attached energy that does not belong to them.
Energies can have attached in many ways from being in and around hospitals and operating theatres, cemeteries, crowded places, playing violent computer games, even from watching TV. In the case of addictions such as alcohol or drug abuse often people are carrying around another's negative energy in their auric fields as when for example, 'in drink' an individual is more susceptive to 'attack' from these negative energies. There is always more than meets the eye… Even though these other energies, entities that do not belong to an individual can have attached as early as pre-birth, often many attaching when in early childhood or teens years they are nothing to fear and quite simply just need releasing. Using energy healing the aura can be healed and protection taught thus stopping these negative energies from 'attaching' themselves to individuals. In unrelenting cases I believe these negative energies cause an imbalance in the nervous system.
The nervous system is the central core of a humans be-ing. When this is unbalanced it creates disharmony on every level, i.e. physical, mental, emotional and spiritual, and has been seen to be very problematic within relationships. And, in today's society is often affected by environmental, nutritional and financial aspects too. Problems in the nervous system can escalate from very minor fears and anxiety; feelings like 'that's not me'; right through to catastrophic paranoiac, addictive self-sabotaging traumatic abuse; and may also present as personality 'dis'orders.
A lot of society's 'man-made' rules and regulations cause disharmony within our bodies. Society puts these ideas (labels) in people's heads/minds and so they think that they are x, y or z when in actual fact they are not. This imbalance in the nervous system is the underlying cause of much, again as labelled by society, mental illness. This can be released when healed at source. Energy clearing/entity release is vital in the first instance in any healing in order to work with the actual soul as is. When a person is ready and they actually want to get well then 'Miracles can and DO occur'! I have seen this many times.
Core beliefs that are 'set' in our minds during early childhood can feel so embedded that we may feel that there is little or no hope of recovery, and with that any process of change is bound to bring with it a certain amount of fear. Often it is only the fear of that fear that stops us from actively doing anything about healing from within, coupled with, 'where do I look for help?' A change in perception is all it takes.
Believing in the power of healing; trusting that the process is working; keeping the faith. There are many healing stories across the world. Louise L Hay healing herself of cancer before going on to own her own publishing company which now helps so many other people by sharing knowledge of how they too can learn to heal. Louise was my own inspiration to heal from a crippling 'dis'-ability after 13 years of being 'labelled' 20% disabled for life. I went on to self-publish (not for profit) two of my own books, the first of which was 'written' using voice activated software (ISBN 0-9547113-0-0 / 978-0-9547119-1-3) then on healing, unheard of, to give back my DLA (PIP). Inspirational role models like Australian born Madeline Stuart, a pure Force of unconditional LOVE, her love of self knows no bounds – so how about this for a change of perception…has anyone ever thought that maybe what western, eastern, medical professionals label 'missing genes' could actually be western, eastern, medical professionals labelled 'norm' in actually having an excess gene? We are all unique and individual with a reason for be-ing.
The Shamanic belief of ill health is that rather than having a 'breakdown', what we actually have is a healing crisis, a 'breakthrough'! Amongst other ways, using Shamanic healing during my own and loved one's journey's I finally found my 1 in 10 psychiatrists that I had always been searching for. I truly came to understand what I inherently know, as my sense of knowing was now at last understood by others. I refer you to Robert Alcorn MD's book "HEALING STORIES, My Journey from Mainstream Psychiatry Toward Spiritual Healing" (ISBN 978-0-578-05457-5). Quote, "Bob Alcorn is one of those too few physicians who have the courage to be open to the new medicine, the new understanding and treatment of disorder, called energy medicine. He is a good bridge between this new understanding and the foundation built upon the classical, dynamic view. He writes with courage and finesse and truth. This is an important book for everyone to read and, most especially, physicians. I heartily endorse it and the author." Maurie D Pressman, M.D., Emeritus Chairman of Psychiatry, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia PA, Emeritus Clinical Professor of Psychiatry Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia PA.
Our bodies are so very clever; they do know how to heal themselves…if we choose.
In conclusion… every healing modality known to man is every human's birth right. Every one of us has a right to choose from the whole of the medical/complementary techniques which healing modalities we choose to combine together in bringing about our own healing. I ask all mental health bodies worldwide – rather than undo all the good work that healing practitioners do worldwide by scaremongering the public and giving western, eastern, medical professionals false safety in numbers, 'Could you work in unison with us, hand in hand, showing that same mutual respect that we have for you?
DISCLAIMER; all treatments work alongside of, and not to be considered as a substitute for conventional medicine. It is strongly recommended that you contact your physician or healthcare specialist if you have any concerns about your health. Clients accept full responsibility for their own well-being.


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Maine schools to limit or prohibit spectators for high school athletic events
by Larry Mahoney September 17, 2020 September 18, 2020
In this November 2018 file photo, Thornton Academy fans cheer on their team as during the Class A football state championship game in Portland. State guidelines for outdoor gatherings will me few, if any fans, at upcoming high school athletic contests. Credit: BDN file photo
Fan attendance at high school games in Maine this fall is going to be limited.
Schools that allow spectators will not only have few available spots for fans, but most will reserve those spots for parents and family members of players on the host team.
The Maine Principals' Association has given the OK for soccer, field hockey, cross country and golf.
With state rules limiting outdoor gatherings to 100 people because of COVID-19, most leagues are prohibiting visiting fans this season. Some schools will not allow any spectators.
The Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference, the Penobscot Valley Conference and the Aroostook League all have elected to allow only "home" fans at events. Calais athletic director Randy Morrisson expects Downeast Athletic Conference schools to follow suit.
Skowhegan athletic administrator Jon Christopher has done the math and calculated there would be 99 people involved in a boys soccer game, 92 for field hockey and 88 for girls soccer. That includes players, coaches, trainers, referees, ball runners, clock operators, staff and two media spots.
The school will live stream its home games and will play without fans, with the exception of "Seniors Night." That will be the first home game of the season, because Skowhegan doesn't want to miss the opportunity in case the season gets shut down.
Skowhegan will use six parents to serve as ball runners, instead of youngsters, so they can watch the game.
Waterville athletic director Heidi Bernier said two family members of senior players will get tickets to all games and leftover tickets will be distributed among junior parents, then those of sophomores and freshmen. It will rotate each time to include parents who did not get tickets previously.
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Broadcasters expanding live streaming to help Maine fans watch high school games during pandemic
by Larry Mahoney
Brewer athletic director Dave Utterback, Presque Isle AD Mark White and Christopher are among the ADs that would like to see Gov. Janet Mills and state agencies restructure the sports guidelines to match those in place for professional events like stock car racing.
Maine's four racetracks may have 200 people in the stands, in four pods of 50, if they are spread out to meet social distancing guidelines.
"If they would allow us to have 200, we could make it work easily and safely for families who want to watch their kids play sports," Utterback said. "Every player would get two tickets [for family members].
White said Presque Isle's facility could easily accommodate 200 fans while meeting state guidelines. Christopher said even increasing the limit to 150 would be a game-changer.
The PVC is not expected to allow spectators at cross country meets because of the difficulty in managing the crowd.
White said monitoring the movement of 100 people at meets will be challenging in the County.
"But we'll do the best we can," he said.
Orono AD Mike Archer said he expects to have 35 slots available for fans after taking into consideration the participants and essential personnel.
"We are going to give preference to our seniors. Their parents will be taken care of first," he said.
There are other ways to increase the number of fans at games, including reducing the number of ball runners, splitting the cheering squad between home games and not having a concession stand.
Christopher is against trimming rosters to accommodate more fans.
ADs also may have to deal with the lack of game officials in soccer and field hockey. Utterback intends to play doubleheaders at Brewer with the boys and girls teams, alternating the early and late games, and use the same officials for both games.
Games may begin Sept. 25 under the MPA guidelines, although several schools may delay longer since they haven't held any organized workouts.
Some schools will offer live streaming of home games through commercial outlets or by having a camera person situated in the bleachers.
"We're going to do everything we can to stream every [home] game although I don't know if they will be live all the time," said Archer, who plans to have a student run the camera. "We want to put it out there for the public and make it accessible [to fans]."
Tagged: coronavirus, High School sports


The College Board of Broward County, Florida, recently adopted revisions to Policy 1341, which influence quite a lot of group stakeholders relating to the use of BCPS services for non-faculty functions. Miami-Dade County Public Schools is the fourth largest faculty district within the United States, comprised of 392 schools, 345,000 students and over forty,000 staff. We are proud to have award profitable schools, including Breakthrough Magnet Faculty, awarded finest magnet school in America in 2015. If President Obama is appropriate, and educational attainment is the important thing to breaking out of a decrease economic strata, then no establishment is driving inequality quite as effectively as public schools. By the parameters we frequently judge these type of things, public schools are racist institutions — even when that is unintentional.


One thing we thoroughly enjoyed was our rental flat at Emperors Wharf so it was a no brainer to book it once again. This one bedroom flat has it all, including a gracious owner who offered to pick us up at the train station. What a lovely way to begin a fun-filled week.
Prior to our arrival it rained a lot. So much so that the River Ouse adjacent to our flat continued to rise until it overflowed its banks midweek. Sidewalks and pathways we would normally have used were inaccessible. And the water rose quickly. Tuesday morning John was able to walk along this river walkway. By noon the same day the water had risen to make that impossible.
Beneath the water at the bottom of this staircase is a walkway to our flat. It runs all the way to the bridge in the distance, but we obviously stayed clear!
Built directly above remains of the Viking settlement this glass floor display helps bring the past to life.
Part ride, part exhibit it offered something for everyone of every age.
Our favourite was the digital display and recreation of a Viking woman based upon her skeletal remains. At 5'3" she had problems with her left leg that caused her to limp. She also had 33 rather than 32 teeth and remarkably had only one minor cavity. This is what she looked like.
One particular memory of the Jorvik Centre I'll always cherish took place at the end of the tour in the gift shop. A little boy, maybe 4 years old, was delighted when his mother agreed he should have a toy Viking helmut and sword. He left the shop proudly wearing his new gear and I have no doubt he took them to bed with him that night!
Continuing onward to York Minster. While we'd toured it last year it's worthy of multiple repeat visits.
Maintenance of the Minster is a continual battle and the solution is its program to train modern day stone masons. The four year program ensures masons and carvers use the same traditional skills to maintain the cathedral as their medieval counterparts. The exhibit illustrating the techniques is informative, links the past to the present and gives us an insight into the complexity of both building and maintaining such a structure.
The stained glass windows are also in need of constant care and repair and the York Glaziers Trust, the oldest and largest specialist stained glass studio in Britain, is also located on site. One corner of the Minster is dedicated to their work.
This is right next to the east window that is currently being repaired. The scaffolding alone is mind boggling as we counted the equivalent of fourteen floors.
Outside it is equally impressive in the scale and attention to detail.
All of this sightseeing created a thirst and so we zipped inside The Three Tuns pub for a pint and late lunch. Established in 1782 it's a tourist destination in its own right!
More on York to come. Stay tuned!


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Aura Air Purifier Review – Wall-Mounted
Review January 7, 2023 0 Sreeram
Get ready for an innovative and truly cutting-edge air purifying experience with Aura Air! This revolutionary device takes a radically different approach to traditional floor units, mounting directly onto your wall. But that's not even the most impressive part – its advanced filtration system features unique technology you won't see on any other unit out there.
Plus, it boasts adjustable room coverage across up to 600 sq ft., while delivering superior performance tailored just for you with its built-in state-of-the-art air quality sensor! So if you're looking for top-notch cleanliness without sacrificing style or convenience – look no further than Aura Air!
If you're looking for the ultimate in air purification control, Aura Air has got you covered. Their smart app allows users to keep a keen eye on their indoor environment with an easy-to-read display that boasts detailed information by hour and day.
They've proven their commitment through successful operations around the globe as well as a funded Kickstarter campaign two years ago—clear signs of staying power!
Not only does this advanced device feature 4 stage filtration technology but maintenance is kept simple; simply swap out Ray Filters every 6 months or so and let it take care of cleaning up pesky viruses, allergens, and VOCs while providing peace of mind its job will be done right.
Get all the details here including test results that confirm just how effective your living space can be when Aura takes charge!
The Aura Air is a smart air purifier that can purify the air in rooms up to 600 sq ft.
It has a four-stage filtration system with a pre-filter, ray filter, UV-C light, and sterilizer.
The air purifier should be hung on the wall rather than placed on the floor or other hard surfaces.
It comes with a 1-year warranty and can be controlled through a smart app
Manufacturer Aura
Model Mi
Dimensions 14.8 x 14.8 x 6 inches (37,5 x 37,5 x 15 cm)
Filters Pre-Filter, Ray-Filter, UV-C Light and Sterionizer
Coverage 600 sq. ft.
The Aura Air air purifier is a revolutionary product, designed with wall mounting in mind. This stands out from the crowd of conventional products available on the market and even if you have no free walls to hang it off – fret not! Its performance wouldn't be affected when placed on floor level either.
When I unwrapped my package of this premium device, I was beyond impressed by its superior packaging method; truly showing how much care had gone into production and delivery.
The Aura Air consists of a front cover with a pre-filter, which is the first stage of filtration, and a main cover with a Ray-Filter that sits on the base. The device is made of high-quality white plastic, and the main cover is a grey fabric that is attached to the base with a magnet.
There is an LED indicator on the front of the device that communicates with the user through flashing or breathing in different colors. Overall, the Aura Air is a well-designed and visually appealing device that can easily blend in with most wall decor.
Setup Button
With a single setup button located at Aura Air's back panel, it only takes four seconds of pressing and holding to activate a wireless connection with the mobile app. When in listening mode (lit up by a green LED light), you're ready for an effortless link-up experience!
Aura Air makes your life much easier with its one-touch button and smart app control, which is available for both Android and iOS platforms. The device's intelligence allows you to manage all features remotely via the mobile application, making it simple yet efficient at the same time.
Aura Air offers a light, compact design that won't consume your wall space; it only weighs 12.1 lbs (5, 5 kg) and measures 14.8 x 14.8 x 6 inches (37,5x 37,5 x 15 cm). Get the power of clean air without sacrificing square footage or taking up too much room in your home!
At first sight, Aura Air appears quite simplistic; however, it comes with a plethora of sophisticated features. Apart from its standard options for the price range, what intrigues me most is the comprehensive air quality sensor featuring seven distinct sensors—undoubtedly one of the most advanced I have encountered to date.
Put your Aura Air in the perfect place! Mount it on any wall or ceiling of your choice to add a unique flair, or alternatively place its sleek look wherever you like – no fussing required.
All mounting materials come with the device so just imagine where best suits your needs and set up shop. If walls aren't an option for you? No worries – there are plenty of other surfaces that can make this air purifier shine!
Without the smart app, your Aura Air air purifier is simply a hunk of metal – it can't function. That's why pairing up with the smart app is absolutely essential to get maximum use out of your device.
Based on my prior experiences and the many air purifiers with buggy mobile applications that are almost impossible to connect, I had been doubtful about Aura Air. To my pleasant surprise, however, the connection process was incredibly smooth and seamless. In addition, I found it to be one of the most well-crafted apps out there; this can easily be verified by looking at all its excellent reviews in application stores.
Filter Reset Indicator
Monitoring the Ray-Filter's wear-and-tear is made effortless with Aura Air's smartphone app that gives you real-time updates. Additionally, Aura Air provides notifications to indicate when your pre-filter needs a cleaning – helping keep residue dust away from the filter components and avoiding any manual tracking for changes. Let your phone make sure everything remains up to date; after all, it will do all of this work for you!
With the Aura Air device, you can have peace of mind knowing that your environment's air quality is constantly being monitored. This purifier measures 7 different elements in real-time to make sure it meets safety standards and provides premium indoor air quality with its comprehensive setup complete with a pre-filter stage. You don't just get clean air from this product – you also get detailed data about external contamination levels delivered straight to your phone app for added security!
The LED indicator is situated at the bottom front of your device and works in tandem with the app to provide you with a clear communication channel between yourself and your device.
Integration of Voice Assistants
By connecting to the Aura Air smart app, users can take their control of this device to the next level with voice commands via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. This is an ideal choice for tech-savvy individuals who desire ultimate convenience in operating these devices.
Space Coverage and CADR
The Aura Air Purifier is specifically engineered to clean the air in rooms up to 600 square feet. As mentioned by the producer, it circulates fresh air 2.5 times per hour and has a CFM of 200 – an astounding capability for its size!
For spectacular performance, the Aura Air air purifier employs a four-stage process of pre-filtering, Ray filtering, ultraviolet light sanitation, and sterilization.
The pre-filter is the first stage of filtration. This filter targets large particles, including dust, pollen, insects, and animal hair.
Its primary purpose is to keep out any larger particles, thus preventing them from entering the Ray-Filter and thus extending its life.
Ray-Filter
Introducing the Ray-Filter: your go-to second-stage filtration system! it contains three special anti-bacterial, mold spores. With its advanced technology, you can breathe easily knowing all your air is clean and safe!
UV-C light
Introducing our third level of filtration – UV-C light! Hidden away in your device, this invisible ally uses powerful beams to zap even the smallest germs and viruses.
Sterionizer
we've also included a Sterioniser filter system designed to electrically charge molecules so they settle on surfaces for easy cleanup!
How to replace the Ray-Filter?
For optimal performance, the Ray-Filter is an essential part of the Aura Air air purifier – it can't be washed but needs to be replaced regularly. On average, the Ray-Filter needs to be replaced every 6 months. But don't worry about forgetting – our smart app will send you a notification reminding you of when it's time for a change.
The Aura Air air purifier operates with three distinct speeds and is impressively quiet, emitting a mere 42.2 dBA in silent mode — quieter than even the Alen FLEX's lowest setting! After testing many of the popular models, I can confidently say that this one stands out for its whisper-like sound production capabilities.
Speed Value (dBA)
Silent Mode 42.2 dBA
Low Mode 49.5 dBA
High Mode 63.3 dBA
The Aura Air motor operates with whisper-quiet efficiency. Even in High Mode, its sound profile remains contained and bearable – a testament to the machine's productivity at peak performance!
The Aura Air is an air purifier designed for rooms up to 600 sq. ft. The manufacturer states that this filtration system captures and kills 99.9% of viruses, bacteria, VOCs, and allergens.
320 sq. ft. Room Test
In a 320 sq. ft. room, I put the Aura Air to the test by running it in high mode for sixty minutes. Surprisingly, air quality drastically improved by 84%, proving that despite being slightly smaller than the recommended area size; this device can still get outstanding results! After these 60 minutes had passed, there was even more improvement made – showing its true power and efficacy!
In a 560 sq. ft space, Aura Air's effect on air quality was significantly lowered; however, this could be attributed to improper ventilation.
Despite these results only being 78% effective in 60 minutes of max speed airflow, I still suggest utilizing the product in rooms that are smaller than marked recommended dimensions – as it will perform better and continue improving your environment even after those sixty minutes lapse.
Surprisingly, Aura Air proves to be a low-energy user. With only 34W of motor power needed, the device produces an optimal amount of air circulation and coverage.
The Aura Air will only cost you approximately $1.5 extra on your electricity bill if it is running 24/7 at its highest speed – an amazing deal, don't you agree?
Pros n cons
Suitable for spaces up to 600 square feet
Easy to control through a smart phone app
Four-stage air filtration system
UV-C light technology for air purification
Can be mounted on a wall
Attractive, contemporary design
Seven sensors to monitor air quality
Does not have an "off" switch
Motor can be slightly loud at maximum speed
Limited guidance on actions to improve air quality
Are you looking for a device to help keep the air in your home clean from viruses, bacteria, VOCs, and allergens?
The Aura Air purifier is an excellent option! With its advanced technology, it can effectively combat all of these airborne pollutants that may be present.
Its smart app allows you to control it remotely no matter where in the world; perfect if traveling or at work. And with low energy consumption & impressive performance tests done by myself, I have concluded rooms up to 600 sq. ft. will benefit most from using this product – although slightly smaller room sizes were more effective based on my findings!
Though pricey, I don't find Aura Air as overpriced considering what's offered – so reach out via comments below or email me directly if any questions arise
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        userInput = Console.ReadLine();

        v = userInput.ToString().Substring(0, 1);
        amount = Convert.ToInt32(userInput.ToString().Substring(1, 1));

        switch(v)
        {
            case "a": mother.incr1(amount);
            case "s": mother.incr10(amount);
            case "d": mother.incr100(amount);
            case "f": mother.incr1000(amount);
            case "=": Console.WriteLine("The total amount is: {0} \n", mother.current);
            case "r": mother.current = 0;
        }

        }while(mother.overflow() != true);

when I added the do while, it returned an error "control cannot fall through from one case label #caselabelname# to another" on all the case lines

A: You need to put a "break;" between each statement
  switch(v)
    {
        case "a":
                mother.incr1(amount);
                break;
        case "s":
               mother.incr10(amount);
               break;
        etc.etc.
    }

A: Since v can only be a single character at a time, there is no reason to allow the case to fall through. You should put a break at the end of each case.

A: C# inherited the switch statement from the C language.  Which has case statement fall through, an incredibly fertile source of hard to diagnose bugs.  In your code, fall through will always leave mother.current set to 0.
The C# language requires you to terminate a case statement explicitly to avoid this trap.  You must either use break to let code resume at the statement following the switch statement.  Or use goto case to direct it to resume execution into another case statement.  The break keyword is clearly the appropriate choice here.


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Q: how to sign xml with xades signature
i need to sign xml file with standard xsades signature using java.
I know that i need to add extra field when generating signature:
A certificate can be considered a seal
That in the field description of the entity must have the organization identifier box (OID.2.5.4.97) in the format:
(VATPL).*?(?\d{10})
This is xml file that i need to sign:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<ns3:InitSessionSignedRequest
    xmlns="http://ksef.mf.gov.pl/schema/gtw/svc/online/types/2021/10/01/0001"
    xmlns:ns2="http://ksef.mf.gov.pl/schema/gtw/svc/types/2021/10/01/0001"
    xmlns:ns3="http://ksef.mf.gov.pl/schema/gtw/svc/online/auth/request/2021/10/01/0001">
    <ns3:Context>
        <Challenge>20211001-CR-FFFFFFFFFF-FFFFFFFFFF-FF</Challenge>
        <Identifier xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:type="ns2:SubjectIdentifierByCompanyType">
            <ns2:Identifier>1111111111</ns2:Identifier>
        </Identifier>
        <DocumentType>
            <ns2:Service>KSeF</ns2:Service>
            <ns2:FormCode>
                <ns2:SystemCode>FA (1)</ns2:SystemCode>
                <ns2:SchemaVersion>1-0E</ns2:SchemaVersion>
                <ns2:TargetNamespace>http://crd.gov.pl/wzor/2021/11/29/11089/</ns2:TargetNamespace>
                <ns2:Value>FA</ns2:Value>
            </ns2:FormCode>
        </DocumentType>
        <Type>SerialNumber</Type>
    </ns3:Context>
</ns3:InitSessionSignedRequest>

And as result (already signed file) i need to get something like this:

I have used xades4j library in java to generate signature, but api that i need to connect says that this signature is incorrect.(https://gist.github.com/JohnnyJosep/29cd545db3d0b7abd23279b56d4db194)
Signature that i make looks like this:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?><ns3:InitSessionSignedRequest xmlns:ns3="http://ksef.mf.gov.pl/schema/gtw/svc/online/auth/request/2021/10/01/0001" xmlns="http://ksef.mf.gov.pl/schema/gtw/svc/online/types/2021/10/01/0001" xmlns:ns2="http://ksef.mf.gov.pl/schema/gtw/svc/types/2021/10/01/0001" Id="Body">
    <ns3:Context>
        <Challenge>20211001-CR-FFFFFFFFFF-FFFFFFFFFF-FF</Challenge>
        <Identifier xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:type="ns2:SubjectIdentifierByCompanyType">
            <ns2:Identifier>1111111111</ns2:Identifier>
        </Identifier>
        <DocumentType>
            <ns2:Service>KSeF</ns2:Service>
            <ns2:FormCode>
                <ns2:SystemCode>FA (1)</ns2:SystemCode>
                <ns2:SchemaVersion>1-0E</ns2:SchemaVersion>
                <ns2:TargetNamespace>http://crd.gov.pl/wzor/2021/11/29/11089/</ns2:TargetNamespace>
                <ns2:Value>FA</ns2:Value>
            </ns2:FormCode>
        </DocumentType>
        <Type>SerialNumber</Type>
    </ns3:Context>
<ds:Signature xmlns:ds="http://www.w3.org/2000/09/xmldsig#" Id="xmldsig-b63f0f76-3730-4f41-9f98-bc04dec29039">
<ds:SignedInfo>
<ds:CanonicalizationMethod Algorithm="http://www.w3.org/TR/2001/REC-xml-c14n-20010315"/>
<ds:SignatureMethod Algorithm="http://www.w3.org/2001/04/xmldsig-more#rsa-sha256"/>
<ds:Reference Id="xmldsig-b63f0f76-3730-4f41-9f98-bc04dec29039-ref0" URI="#Body">
<ds:Transforms>
<ds:Transform Algorithm="http://www.w3.org/2000/09/xmldsig#enveloped-signature"/>
</ds:Transforms>
<ds:DigestMethod Algorithm="http://www.w3.org/2001/04/xmlenc#sha256"/>
<ds:DigestValue>ThmCZYvEcORiileK+Nx4NV6k2saOLI7X6y9X9eull08=</ds:DigestValue>
</ds:Reference>
<ds:Reference Type="http://uri.etsi.org/01903#SignedProperties" URI="#xmldsig-b63f0f76-3730-4f41-9f98-bc04dec29039-signedprops">
<ds:DigestMethod Algorithm="http://www.w3.org/2001/04/xmlenc#sha256"/>
<ds:DigestValue>2BB1wYgxhtNJrEXQoDVe4FCutxbkx76per3PsVQmvrQ=</ds:DigestValue>
</ds:Reference>
</ds:SignedInfo>
<ds:SignatureValue Id="xmldsig-b63f0f76-3730-4f41-9f98-bc04dec29039-sigvalue">
HNEFFTjWuo5FtZtYNTrLFPDKBsfHcQ8UGkeUGTUYd9g8b7XZkEMeuuJbPeAaxA1bjN95VwJbUcX4
RdgAq6s+d9VXyVZUA95ZYbDfZPS/9HeQ9QgLLjuFn5GeOBsraRoVlFTyob+fiH70/zR5E8sUA/bU
jzVidvK+mkL1a7HiM9ZNxL2u3ISFoyMMtgT6IMK19lTcW8YM5AZXra0RqB5yMfh4AkC2opE4L6wy
/wkmZSqlg0uxp6I4BZNU+HiJp6PjCB0/0Tn8BmYJMay7Nw+iKSbqH/3fgAaaHKt58YVz1/TTL0Bq
MqiYGywLnNHH+o59Q7lMMFNSiFoJTwG9LbCeog==
</ds:SignatureValue>
<ds:KeyInfo>
<ds:X509Data>
<ds:X509Certificate>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=
</ds:X509Certificate>
</ds:X509Data>
</ds:KeyInfo>
<ds:Object><xades:QualifyingProperties xmlns:xades="http://uri.etsi.org/01903/v1.3.2#" xmlns:xades141="http://uri.etsi.org/01903/v1.4.1#" Target="#xmldsig-b63f0f76-3730-4f41-9f98-bc04dec29039"><xades:SignedProperties Id="xmldsig-b63f0f76-3730-4f41-9f98-bc04dec29039-signedprops"><xades:SignedSignatureProperties><xades:SigningTime>2022-01-17T01:21:39.053+01:00</xades:SigningTime><xades:SigningCertificate><xades:Cert><xades:CertDigest><ds:DigestMethod Algorithm="http://www.w3.org/2001/04/xmlenc#sha256"/><ds:DigestValue>s+3AzHds0CJl04O2yScvME5SNJS4iy2gDJbNJnWr/bI=</ds:DigestValue></xades:CertDigest><xades:IssuerSerial><ds:X509IssuerName>1.2.840.113549.1.9.1=#161b6b61637a6d6172656b2e6a6163656b313040676d61696c2e636f6d,CN=Jacek,OU=BTC,O=BTC,L=Poznan,ST=Wielkopolska,C=PL</ds:X509IssuerName><ds:X509SerialNumber>583660489997475235588184561339395748006314855657</ds:X509SerialNumber></xades:IssuerSerial></xades:Cert></xades:SigningCertificate></xades:SignedSignatureProperties></xades:SignedProperties></xades:QualifyingProperties></ds:Object>
</ds:Signature></ns3:InitSessionSignedRequest>

Response from api says "Incorrect signature"
Link to swagger: https://ksef-test.mf.gov.pl/swagger/index.html?api=KSeF-online.yaml#/Interfejsy%20interaktywne%20-%20sesja/initSessionSigned
Is my signature correct or i need to use e.g another library?
I see small differencec beetwen what i have and what i need to get, but i don't know if that is a problem.

A: I can't find mistake in your code but but we managed to integrate with xsef api using cefdigital library, usage is described here: https://ec.europa.eu/cefdigital/DSS/webapp-demo/doc/dss-documentation.html#_the_xml_signature_xades

A: Could you please provide a code sample how you create the signature?
It is difficult to say without it, as probably the signature itself also has been corrupted (formatted) when copying it directly to the code block.
In DSS you also need to ensure you use the same signatureParameters configuration (including bLevel.signingTime), to create a valid signature.
Best regards,
Aleksandr.


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Are you living with pain daily? Do you want to find relief from that pain, but are not sure how to achieve that important goal? There is one thing that you can do that will give you the relief that you need, which is acupuncture.
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The acupuncturist uses these meridians to remove the blockages and gets the energy flowing freely again the way that it is meant to. That is how you can get the relief that you need from the pain and from other issues you may be dealing with due to your health issue.
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text: Q: How to output #defines into the output file generated by mcpp I am using mcpp (matsui cpp) to precompile my source code  which is having lot of #defines and macros. The CPP is working fine and I am getting the desired output, but for some reason, I need the #defines which is available in source file to be available also in the precompiled output. But currently the resultant only shown in precompiled output. The original #defines are gone. Anyway I want the #defines for later processing. Is it possible by any means ?


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Alfred Neumann, né le  à Lautenbourg, en province de Prusse-Orientale et mort le  à Lugano en Suisse, est un écrivain allemand.

Biographie
Alfred Neumann écrit surtout des romans historiques. Il est lauréat du Prix Kleist en 1926, pour Der Teufel (« le diable ») dont le héros est le roi de France Louis XI.

En 1933, ses ouvrages sont interdits par le régime nazi. Il émigre en Italie, puis en 1938 dans le Sud de la France. En 1940, il parvient à partir aux États-Unis. Après la guerre, en 1949, il retourne en Italie.

Ouvrages
 1926, Der Teufel, roman, Deutsche Verlagsantalt; réédition 1935, Allert de Lange Verlag
 1927, Der Patriot, roman, Deutsche Verlagsantalt, qui sera porté à l'écran en 1928 par Ernst Lubitsch, et en 1938 par Maurice Tourneur
 1932, Der Narrenspiegel, roman, Propyläen-Verlag
 1934, Neuer Cäsar, roman, E. P. Tal, Allert de Lange

Notes et références

Sources
  Wilhelm Sternfeld, Eva Tiedemann, Deutsche Exil-Litteratur 1933-1945 deuxième édition augmentée, Heidelberg, Verlag Lambert Schneider, 1970.

Liens externes

Écrivain allemand du XXe siècle
Littérature de l'exil en langue allemande
Lauréat du prix Kleist
Naissance en octobre 1895
Naissance dans la voïvodie de Varmie-Mazurie
Naissance dans la province de Prusse-Orientale
Décès en octobre 1952
Décès à Lugano
Décès à 56 ans

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Hitting the ground with the heel first generates tremendous force because it stops the foot suddenly. On the other hand, landing on the front of the foot allows the foot to keep on moving as the heel is lowered toward the ground to distribute the forces throughout the entire lower leg. If you drop a pen on its tip, it hits with tremendous force because it stops when it hits the ground and then falls forward. However, if the pen were dropped on the side of one end, it would hit the ground with much less force because after hitting on that side, the force would be distributed as the pen falls backward to the other end.
In the 1960s doctors thought that most running injuries were caused by excessive pronation, a rolling inward of the foot after the heal strikes the ground. They felt that the foot rolled inward toward the arch to dissipate the tremendous heel strike forces. This, in turn, caused the lower leg to twist inward and they blamed the frequent running injuries on the inward twisting motion of the leg after heel strike. So they invented running shoes with special arch supports to limit inward rolling, and with padded heels to cushion some of the shock of the heel hitting the ground. However, these features reinforce the runners' habit of landing on their heels.
Dr. Lieberman has shown that barefoot runners are more likely to land on their forefoot or mid-foot. He has shown in elegant experiments that landing on the front part of the foot reduces the force of the foot strike very significantly. However, he has no data to show that running injuries can be prevented by running barefoot. Furthermore, stones and cut glass can cause injuries, and most runners have such thin skin on the bottom of their feet that they couldn't possibly run barefoot.
• heel strike generates more force than front foot strike.
• injuries can be treated or prevented by running barefoot or in thin-soled shoes.
Dear Dr. Mirkin: Can diet help to prevent senility and Alzheimer's disease?
Probably. A study from Columbia University in New York shows that those least likely to develop Alzheimer's disease eat a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, vitamin B12 and folate, in foods such as nuts, fish, tomatoes, olive oil, poultry, broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, fruits, and dark green leafy vegetables. They eat less red meat, organ meats and high-fat dairy products (Archives of Neurology, April 2010).
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Pick up your rental car and drive to your hotel in Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic".
This morning enjoy a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik's "Old Town". See the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column, Sponza Palace, Dominican Monastery and the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Dubrovnik on your own. (B)
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Drive to Split (approx. 148 miles). Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walking tour of Split to discover the historic inner city built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the remains of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Overnight in Split. (B)
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OPATIJA I ZAGREB
Drive from Opatija to Zagreb (approx. 106 miles). Overnight in Zagreb. (B)
Start your day with a guided walking tour through the historical center of "Gornji Grad". See its famous Cathedral, Saint Marco Church, Saint Catherine Church, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
ZAGREB TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
Drop off your car before boarding your departure flight back home. (B)
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