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64 pound and 30 pence it wadss rth every penny. Then we paid the bill they the bought our ciaoatback and put the coats back on us,and boughts our shopping bags back they opened the door for us,the waiter was so kind so my wife came back and asked,the waiters name he said his name was Abdul we then told him we will see you again and for definate.Me and my whole family are going to visit Shalimar again in the new year but we live in Hereford in Herefordshar.
Located in Shrewsbury's curry mile (Abbey Foregate and Wyle Cop) the Shalimar faces the main entrance to the Abbey. We booked a table on a Friday evening and were invited past the take-away section, past the small, busy and hot looking down stairs dining room to much more appealing upstairs dining room. I hate having to eat in uncomfortable heat so it was a welcome relief to feel the cool breeze from the open windows. The staff were very friendly and quickly brought our drinks and some poppadoms. The usual onions, mango chutney and lime pickle were accompanied by a delicious light lemon sauce which I hadn't had before. There was a very good selection of main courses and side dishes which left me in the usual 'what shall I have' quandary. Chicken Rogon and mushroom pilau were very good indeed. The rice contained plenty of big bits of mushroom rather than just the usual mushroom flavouring. The curry was fruity and spicy with lots of tomato and chicken. I was told that they do great onion bhaji, though I have to admit I forgot to order any. The Bombay Potato wasn't anything to write home about, but the saag aloo was better. Friendly staff, great location (ask for a table upstairs), great food, Indian music, quick and efficient service and very reasonable prices. Four poppadoms, two mains, rice, naan, two side dishes, two drinks for �22. Definitely worth a visit if you fancy a quick tasty curry in town.
Monday evening you could excuse any place for being quiet, but not so at the Shalimar, It was almost full. And I can see why as the staff are very pleasant as well as the food being excellent. But that's not all, The Shalimar is doing a fantastic deal of 3 course for only £10. Now it's not one of those £10 deals where you can only pick a few of the cheaper dishes like you see in a lot of places, Everything on the menu is fair play, Even the more expensive king Prawn and special dishes. I had the "Chicken Shashlick" for starter which I can highly recommend and the "Chefs Special Chicken" as a main which I would of liked more spiced but was very tasty. Next time I will the "Tikka Pathia" which the staff tell me is plenty spicy, and that won't be too long I'm sure.
They serve excellent, delicious food.
Their staff are really friendly and will accomodate you any which way.
Case in point, last night there was the smallest mix up with a table and we had to be moved. Three people apologised and the manager gave us a bottle of wine on the way out for our trouble.
Actions like this mean we didn't just have a great curry, we had a great meal. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Shalimar as the best curry house in shrewsbury.
Ate here last night - what can I say apart from what fantastic value! Four of us dined, using their £27.95 menu for two offer - Poppadum, any starter, any mains, rice or naan each plus a bottle of wine - brilliant. Food was excellent quality, not overfacing quantities and the staff were attentive without being in your face. Well worth a visit and I will certainly be looking to go back when next in Shrewsbury.
We always eat at the Shalimar (eat in and takeaway) the takeaway is amazing quality and to eat in is a pleasure.friendly polite staff who cant do enough for you and are knowledgeable about the food. Couldn't recommend highly enough best indian by far!
I only used the take-out service, but it was top quality. The staff were very friendly, the food was delicious. The atmosphere chilled out and not a bad price at all. Thank you very much!
The food was divine. Loved it could eat there again a million times. The spices were perfect. I definitely coming again with my friends and family.
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Indian Restaurant with three course meal deals on some days of the week.
Highly recommended Indian restaurant and takeaway. Serves a naga based dish making it the place to go if you want the hottest curry in Shrewsbury. Won Shrewsbury curry chef of the year 2015.
Indian Takeaway serving generous portions and makers of one of the best chicken tikka masalas in town!


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Q: Draw male and female gender symbols in iOS Does anyone know how to programmatically draw the male and female gender signs in iOS like the ones below?

A: An example for drawing the female symbol. First, make a Layer using UIBezierPath to draw it:
import UIKit

class FemaleLayer: CAShapeLayer {

    override var frame: CGRect {
        didSet{
            self.draw()
        }
    }

    private func draw() {
        self.lineWidth = 20.0
        self.fillColor = UIColor.clear.cgColor
        self.strokeColor = UIColor.black.cgColor

        let path = UIBezierPath()
        let sideLength = fmin(self.frame.width, self.frame.height)
        let circlesRadius = (sideLength / 2.0 - self.lineWidth) * 0.6
        let circleCenterY = self.bounds.midY * 0.8

        path.addArc(withCenter: CGPoint(x:self.bounds.midX, y:circleCenterY), radius: circlesRadius, startAngle: 0.0, endAngle: 2 * CGFloat.pi, clockwise: true)

        let circleBottomY = circleCenterY + circlesRadius
        path.move(to: CGPoint(x: self.bounds.midX, y: circleBottomY))
        path.addLine(to: CGPoint(x: self.bounds.midX, y: circleBottomY + circlesRadius))
        path.move(to: CGPoint(x: self.bounds.midX * 0.6, y: circleBottomY + circlesRadius * 0.5))
        path.addLine(to: CGPoint(x: self.bounds.midX * 1.4, y: circleBottomY + circlesRadius * 0.5))

        self.path = path.cgPath
    }
}

Then use it by adding the layer to a UIView:
let femaleLayer = FemaleLayer()
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self.view.layer.addSublayer(femaleLayer)

The final result:

Updated, for male:
class MaleLayer: CAShapeLayer {
    override var frame: CGRect {
        didSet{
            self.draw()
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    private func draw() {
        self.lineWidth = 20.0
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        let path = UIBezierPath()
        let sideLength = fmin(self.frame.width, self.frame.height)
        let circlesRadius = (sideLength / 2.0 - self.lineWidth) * 0.6
        let circleCenterX = self.bounds.midX * 0.9
        let circleCenterY = self.bounds.midY * 1.2

        path.addArc(withCenter: CGPoint(x:circleCenterX, y:circleCenterY), radius: circlesRadius, startAngle: 0.0, endAngle: 2 * CGFloat.pi, clockwise: true)

        let circleRightTopX = circleCenterX + circlesRadius * 0.686
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Der Buchenbach ist ein etwa 3 km langer, nordöstlicher und rechter Zufluss der Starzel im baden-württembergischen Zollernalbkreis.

Geographie

Verlauf
Der Buchenbach entspringt auf dem Seeheimer Berg westlich von Ringingen auf einer Höhe von ca. . Von dort fließt er zunächst in südliche Richtung durch den Wald zur Seeheimer Mühle. Südlich davon wendet er sich am Zulauf eines Talzweigs aus dem Nordosten, der anscheinend wasserlos ist, nach Südwesten und läuft durch das Seetal oder Seeheimer Tal in Richtung Killer. Er passiert den Ort im Norden, unterquert die Bundesstraße 32 und mündet gleich auf der anderen Straßenseite auf einer Höhe von  flussabwärts von Killer von rechts in die Starzel.

Der ca. 3 km lange Lauf des Buchenbachs endet 186 Höhenmeter unterhalb seiner dauerhaften Quelle, er hat somit ein mittleres Sohlgefälle von etwa 61 ‰. Seinen Weg im Seetal/Seeheimer Tal säumen weniger als ein halbes Dutzend Kleinteiche, deren jeder unter 0,1 ha Fläche hat.

Einzugsgebiet
Das Einzugsgebiet ist rund 3,9 km² groß und gehört naturräumlich gesehen zur Mittleren Kuppenalb. Sein höchster Punkt liegt im Osten auf dem Helschloh auf .

Es grenzt im Norden und Westen an das Einzugsgebiete von Woog und Fehla, die über die Lauchert in die Donau münden; dieser Abschnitt der Einzugsgebietsgrenze ist also Teil der Europäischen Hauptwasserscheide zwischen Rhein und Nordsee diesseits und Donau und Schwarzem Meer jenseits. Die anderen Konkurrenten sind kleinere rechte Zuflüsse der Starzel.

Es stehen die Gesteinsschichten des Oberen und Mittleren Juras an. Die jüngsten Schichten im Einzugsgebiet sind die Unteren Massenkalke auf dem Helschloh im Südwesten des Einzugsgebiets. Die Mündung befindet sich bereits in der Wendelsandstein-Formation des Mittleren Juras.

Naturschutz und Schutzgebiete
Der Buchenbach fließt auf nahezu der gesamten Länge durch das Landschaftsschutzgebiet Oberes Starzeltal und Zollerberg, das FFH-Gebiet Reichenbach und Killertal zwischen Hechingen und Burladingen und das Vogelschutzgebiet Südwestalb und Oberes Donautal.

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False Alarm
some of you may have been wondering and worrying where all those scientists who used to pop-up with impossibly gigantic-scale inventions had gotten off to, you need look no farther than TED videos
this from a BBC news story
"The threat is desertification. My response is a sandstone wall made from solidified sand," said Mr Larsson, who describes himself as a dune architect.
The sand would be stabilised by flooding it with bacteria that can set it like concrete in a matter of hours.
he does acknowledge certain key facts:
The scheme would also have advantages for nearby populations, he said. For example, it could be excavated he said to provide shade, shelter or as a structure to collect water.
However, Mr Larsson admitted that the scheme faced numerous practical problems.
"There are many details left to explore in this story: political, practical, ethical, financial. My design is fraught with many challenges," he said.
"However, it's a beginning, it's a vision; if nothing else I would like this scheme to initiate a discussion," he added.
i can see the future now – his aims at stopping desertification thwarted, Dr Larsson grows mad with rage against the scientific community that threatened him. In his secret equatorial lair in the heart of the Congo, he mutates the sand-stoning bacteria into a controllable source of human-stoning(that didnt come out quite right) and becomes – Sandstone man! who will save us from such a future?! WHO??????
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US of AIPAC-MIC-Bomb Brownie
the Obamagic begins now!
(courtesy the good Michael J Smith)
Our starting point must always be a clear and strong commitment to the security of Israel…. we must help the Israelis identify and strengthen those partners who are truly committed to peace, while isolating those who seek conflict and instability….
We should expand our ground forces by adding 65,000 soldiers to the army and 27,000 marines….
I will not hesitate to use force, unilaterally if necessary, to protect the American people or our vital interests whenever we are attacked or imminently threatened….
We must also consider using military force in circumstances beyond self-defense in order to provide for the common security that underpins global stability….
…. we must develop a strong international coalition to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and eliminate North Korea's nuclear weapons program…. In confronting these threats, I will not take the military option off the table.
…. we must strengthen our homeland security….. checking all passengers against a comprehensive watch list.
shorter Obama: Watch me prove Ralph Nader right after all!
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the pragmatic aspirations of (part of) a nation
i rarely watch TV because most of it makes my already overloaded brain hurt more. i do make exceptions, especially for newfound TV love.
i was watching a call-in show this evening, hosted by above young lady of our dreams. i realized that a lot of young people in schools and colleges in chennai seem to ASPIRE to be software engineers. it's actually something they want to do. this is something shared by my younger cousins who are all either in, or on their way to become engineers.
now there is absolutely no doubt the salaries in the field are higher, and it is the field which has consistently had the best growth in employment figures in india as well as in most parts of the world. however, i see the whole IT field as something to settle for than aspire to.
the fact that urban, 'middle class', reasonably well educated(well-rounded i mean) young men and women WANT to sit in front of computers for most of the rest of their lives still astonishes me, when there is so much more that is there to be done.
there are, i would suppose(with only anecdotal evidence and no sociology training whatsoever) a couple of different reasons for this.
numero uno is the 'play it safe' mentality that pervades the middle class. this is further reinforced by the disintegration of a social safety net(as in nuclearization of families) and lack of an economic safety net, in the form of social security or any such scheme.
numero dos seems to be the well-marketed 'indian dream' in much the same way as the american dream of the late '50s in the USA. i find an increasing amount of slickly advertised intended to sell 'lifestyle products' such as expensiver soaps and shampoos and even such things as real estate, higher end cars and things of that nature.
this is depressing to me on many levels. this is also why i intend to vote for the communist party. AGRARIANISM FTW, BITCHEZ!
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Mind Bending
n+1 has put up a fascinating interview with a hedge-fund manager. some of it requires a little knowledge of the basic terms used in 'the market', for which i couldn't recommend a better source than Doug Henwood's Classic, yet out of print Wall Street (available as a Creative Commons, donation-ware download.)
HFM: Goldman-Sachs had a fund that lost 30 percent, and Highbridge had a fund that lost a lot of money. Stat arb is, basically, computerized trading of a huge universe of stocks based on a set of models. And those models can be technical models like momentum or mean reversion, or it can be based on fundamental models like just "Buy stocks that have high cash-flow yields and sell stocks that have low cash-flow yields." That's a gross simplification, but the core of it is that—the idea that there are certain predictable relationships between either stock price history and future performance, or fundamental variables of a company and stock price performance, and these are broadly reliable. It's not like any given stock is going to perform in line with the models. But if you're trading a universe of 5,000 stocks, in general you'll have enough of an edge that you'll make money.
n+1: And so the computers themselves are making these trades?
HFM: You build the models and the computer does the trading. You actually do all the analysis. But it's too many stocks for a human brain to handle, so it's really just guys with a lot of physics and hardcore statistics backgrounds who come up with ideas about models that might lead to excess return and then they test them and then basically all these models get incorporated into a bigger system that trades stocks in an automated way.
n+1: So the computers are running the…
HFM: Yeah, the computer is sending out the orders and doing the trading.
n+1: It's just a couple steps from that to the computers enslaving—
HFM: Yes, but I for one welcome our computer trading masters.
People actually call it "black box trading," because sometimes you don't even know why the black box is doing what it's doing, because the whole idea is that if you could, you should be doing it yourself. But it's something that's done on such a big scale, a universe of several thousand stocks, that a human brain can't do it in real time. The problem is that the DNA of a lot of these models is very, very similar, it's like an ecosystem with no biodiversity because most of the people who do stat-arb can trace their lineage, their intellectual lineage, back to four or five guys who really started the whole black box trading discipline in the '70s and '80s. And what happened is, in August, a few of these funds that have big black box trading books suffered losses in other businesses and they decided to reduce risk, so they basically dialed down the black box system. So the black box system started unwinding its positions, and every black box is so similar that everybody was kind of long the same stocks and short the same stocks. So when one fund starts selling off its longs and buying back its shorts, that causes losses for the next black box and the people who run that black box say, "Oh gosh! I'm losing a lot more money than I thought I could. My risk model is no longer relevant; let me turn down my black box." And basically what you had was an avalanche where everybody's black box is being shut off, causing incredibly bizarre behavior in the market.
H/T: Kottke
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WOOHOO!! New Futurama (thanks fake pirates!)
it's good. it's got some pacing issues as in the thing ebbs and flows too much, but it's a winner. almost worth the wait. if i could actually get the DVD, i would probably be a lot happier.
ALL HAIL HYPNOTOAD!
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be back in abt 48 hours with tales of interest. stupid allergens are pissing me off!!
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i reveal to you that possibly for the very first time in my short life on god's green earth, i agree with a certain man with a very prominent moustache and questionable to non-existent judgement.
Tom Friedman argues for better public transport in India's crowded cities.
i know, i know. i read that and when i found myself agreeing i pinched myself a little bit to make sure this was not a dream. then i looked outdoors and there was the sun continuing about the diurnal illusion of moving from east to west, and no flying pigs or anything either. but you know what they say about stopped clocks and their correctness… speaking of which, david brooks finds a little bit of actual humour.if only he would do a companion piece about the republicans, it would achieve some much-needed(or so they say) balance.
now, on to the overwhelming question of the day based on the articles linked above:
did someone put a little LSD in my breakfast???? (and if you did, could you please make it a habit? kthxbye!)
also: Krugman is finding the nails' centers of mass and gravity down to the nearest molecule. as is Colbert, obv.!!
this is probably the most i will ever link to the times in one post. 3 links? outrageous!
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Musharraf has taken control of Pakistan, suspends constitution.
he also fired the Supreme court Chief Justice, said court being the one organization that was working up the determination to challenge his government.
Looks like all the talk about democracy was just so much window dressing. Just FYI, the US has supported the General till quite recently, and was supposedly one of the main forces behind the return of Benazir Bhutto. This also probably explains why Ms. Bhutto abruptly left the country yesterday(or maybe the day before). No direct news out of Pak, as everything has been shutdown.
no news as yet, to the status of the Pakistan Cricket team, currently in India for a month long series of cricket matches.
I only worry for the people of Pakistan, who have yet to see a functional democracy last more than a few years at a time, and for their sake wish that this turns out in some sort of a positive way.
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neat!
if anybody notices what is slightly wrong with this photo, you may get a little write up about it.
BINGO time: Jennifer nails it at #7! (and karla drives it in a little bit further. mjuboy cheated, he already asked me on flickr. congrats BG, on knowing exactly who is gonna get it done. this is why you'll be the boss and everyone else a lowly employee!!)
this is a cool effect i discovered, for anyone using a camera with a manually focusable lens (any SLR, film or digital will fit the bill). it requires a little bit of trial and error with a huge helping of luck.
set up a long exposure, something like 20-30 sec., on a tripod. make sure you have an external timer to count out the time (like a watch maybe, or a mobile phone). focus your scene manually, and trip the shutter. at exactly half the exposure time, move the focus ring quickly to an out of focus position and leave it be till the end of the exposure.
at this point, any bright points of light, such as our streetlamps have come out well-exposed but their energy-deficient reflections are less bright and come out almost uniformly unsharp. the rest of the scene is also affected by some unsharpness.
some sharp people, like Jennifer or Karla, might notice i said 'quickly' above. what happens when you don't do it quickly is something like this:
also cool, but not as mysterious. this is similar to the zoom blur, except that i used a macro lens which changes magnification as i change focus and hence the effect. and this is where the 'double reflection' comes in. i apparently changed the focus point twice. hehe :)
apologies for the nerdery, and the fake chtulhu invocation. maybe that was just the hunger talking after all.
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Shimla, British Raj's Summer Capital
Yesterday morning, we took a Kandhaghat-bound bus from Chail Bazaar (about 35kms) and then a cab from there to Shogi, which is about 14kms before Shimla on National Highway 22. Shogi is listed in one of the guidebooks as a quiet, tranquil place to rejuvenate with lovely views of the Himalayan foothills. It was also recommended as a great place to stay while exploring Shimla. Since we weren't sure if it would be easy to do day trips to Shimla from here, especially because we don't have a car, we decided to stay for only one night before pushing off to Shimla.
There are just three things to do in Shogi: visit the Tara Devi temple (some 4kms away), visit the local bazaar and simply walk around. Since we weren't too keen on seeing a temple, we opted to just walk around and check the bazaar out. So yesterday afternoon, guided by the friendly Mr. Aggarwal, owner of Sunrise Villa (where we were staying for the day), we walked up to Shogi's railway station (about a kilometer away) and down, via some steep steps, to the local bazaar. It turned out to be just a string of utility stores on either side of the national highway that runs through the village on to Shimla. We walked around a bit and found a Bhojanalaya for a quick lunch. It was good and rather cheap at just Rs.80 for a Dal Fry, Palak Paneer, Tandoori Rotis and a Mountain Dew .
With nothing else to do in Shogi, we packed our bags today morning and were all set to head to Shimla. But as we ate breakfast with Mrs. Aggarwal for company and told her of our plans, she couldn't fathom why we would want to stay in noisy, congested, expensive Shimla, when it's quite easy to simply do a day-trip from Shogi by taking a bus to there and back. We pondered over this and felt that she was absolutely right; after all the national highway thru which all the buses ply, is just a kilometer away in the bazaar. Moreover our stay in Sunrise Villa was relatively cheap and very comfortable; it would surely not be the same in Shimla. So we decided to stay back .
Since Shogi and Shimla lie on the same national highway and are just 14kms apart, there are plenty of buses that ply between them. We walked to the bazaar and found a Shimla-bound bus almost immediately. The ride was just about half an hour long and it dropped us right at the foot of Shimla's famed Mall Road. What we didn't anticipate, though, was the steep climb up to it . We passed through, what is called the Lower Bazaar, which is where the locals shop for everything under the sun. It was a narrow, congested lane with tons of shops and street vendors – all quite colorful! But it was a hard climb as well. We were very relieved when we finally got onto Mall Road!
Mall Rd, Shimla's main street, is a pedestrian-only zone, making it an interesting area to explore. The street is lined with stores and back in the day, was considered to be a chic place to shop at. Today, it contains just a hotchpotch of tourist-centric stores, which don't look very inviting. At the center of it is Scandal Point, which is so called because of the scandalous attempt by the Maharaja of Patiala to kidnap the daughter of the then Viceroy LOL. From this point, a wide promenade slopes slightly uphill to the east and is locally known as The Ridge. It's really a lovely, open space and a great place for people-watching . I wish they had developed it like the town squares of Europe, which are bordered by cafes and shops. Here there are just 2 restaurants and some vendors offering horse-rides and selling toys for kids. The place was packed with people, especially youngsters who seemed to be loitering around in groups. There were also quite a few kids returning from school in smart uniforms – we, Bombayites have always been envious of the blazer-clad students of the north !
At the east end of The Ridge is the lovely Christ Church. Built in 1846 for a cost of about Rs.50,0000, it is a lovely cream colored structured with a tall bell tower and red roof. The main entrance was closed but we could enter through a side door. After removing our shoes, as directed by a sign near the door, we entered the beautiful prayer hall. It has tall, vaulted ceilings with wooden beams and lovely chandeliers. There were large stained-glass windows behind the main altar and to the right of the hall. Along the walls were memorial plaques in memory of the many British personnel or their family members who died in Shimla; sadly, many of them were of young men in their twenties who seemed to have died at some war or the other .
To the left of the church is an uphill sloping road called the Jhaku road. We had read that 2kms up this road is a Hanuman temple, which is worth visiting. After having walked so much over the past few days, we were quite confident of the 2kms that lay ahead. However, an ominous sign at the base of the road got me worried ! It categorized the fitness level of those climbing the hill depending on their age group (below 30, 30 to 50, 50 to 70 and above 70) and the amount of time taken to get to the top. The fitness levels were Absolutely Fit, Fit and Needs Improvement . I realized that this could only mean that the climb uphill was not an easy feat. We checked our watches and set off with determination; this was a challenge we couldn't take lightly !
The climb up Jhaku Road to the Hanuman Temple is unbelievably steep! We've never climbed up anything like this before. Forgetting all about the time, we stopped for a break, after every 100meters or so, breathing hard. At one point I wasn't even sure if I would make it up all the way! But we kept going hoping that the torture would end soon. Throughout the walk we could see monkeys sitting around idly in the woods. However, as we neared the top, more and more of them started showing up along the sides. And suddenly Madhu saw a monkey sneak up behind a young man ahead of us and rifle through his pockets! It was shocking! And just as we were recovering from this sight, a monkey jumped on to the shoulders of another youth and stole his spectacles! The guy was absolutely distraught. Madhu and I hid our sunglasses in our daypack and quietly slid past, keeping an eye out for more thieving monkeys. Later when we met the lad at the temple, he said that he had eventually managed to get his glasses back by tempting the monkey with food stuff that he threw at it .
The Jhaku temple is a simple structure with a lovely ambiance within. After climbing the final steep steps that lead up to it, we removed our shoes and placed them in a small room provided by the temple authorities in order to keep them safely away from the monkeys . Inside the temple, the walls are completely lined and covered with garlanded pictures of Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman. The priest offered us some Prasad and on the prodding of a fellow visitor, spoke about the significance of the temple. It is believed, according to Ramayana, that when Lord Hanuman flew to the Himalayas in search of Sanjeevini, a medicinal herb to heal the wounds of ailing Laxmana, he stopped at this very spot to rest.
And, yes, we had made it to the top in less than 45minutes, putting us in the Absolutely Fit category for 30 to 50 year olds LOL.
After grabbing some lunch of Chinese food (Indian version) we walked over to Gaiety Theatre, which is on The Ridge, halfway between Christ Church and Scandal Point. Built in 1887, it was once a focal point of Shimla's cultural scene. Today, we found an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Delhi's prestigious Lalit Kala Academy (fine arts institute) on display. The exhibition hall within the theater complex is absolutely gorgeous and the art on display was equally stunning. We were very impressed by some of the work and had a great time browsing thru them. Across from the exhibition hall was a smaller hall where many artists sat painting. We loved looking at their 'in-progress' work and felt quite envious of their talent! One finished, abstract piece in colors of grey, black and white caught our attention the most and we stood staring at it for several seconds. Later we walked thru one of the side entrances of the theater only to find it occupied by some people, who seemed to be in the middle of some conference. So we couldn't really explore it properly nor take any pictures as that would surely disturb them. We peeked about a bit from the outside and then left.
From here we walked west on Mall Rd heading towards Viceregal Lodge, one of Shimla's landmark structures. However, since it was a few kilometers away from the town center, the guidebooks didn't mark it on the city maps. So we had to ask around and found that people didn't really know where it was. Then we realized that the Viceregal Lodge is today known as the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies (IIAS) and this the local crowd knew of. They told us to keep walking west on Mall road for about 3kms and we did just that, passing interesting buildings such as the Vidhan Sabha and the posh Oberoi Cecil Hotel. The walk was long but it took us away from the crazy, congested town center and towards the greener, calmer areas of Shimla; it was lovely. When we finally got to the entrance of the institute, it was just before 4:30pm and a sign posted there made us realize that we had just about half an hour to explore the place before it closes for the day. So we hurried up the 500meters uphill, which led to the lovely structure that was formerly known as the Viceregal Lodge.
Situated atop Observatory Hill, the Viceregal Lodge was built in 1888 as a summer residence for the British viceroys of India. It is one of the grandest British-era buildings in Shimla and we loved it at first sight. As we hurriedly bought entrance tickets, we were told that the last tour of the day had just begun within the main entrance hall of the building and that we could join it immediately. We practically ran up to the entrance and found a group of about 20 people surrounding a young lady, who seemed to be leading the tour. The tour had started at 4:30pm; we were 5minutes late.
The entrance hall of IIAS is absolutely stunning with Burmese teak wood adorning the walls and 2-storey balconies overlooking it. The tour leader informed us that after independence, this building was used as a summer residence for the presidents of India. However, in 1965, the then president of India, Dr. Radhakrishnan, handed it over to the IIAS. It has been beautifully maintained since then by the institute, which accepts only PHD-holders as students and that too after careful screening by the Ministry of HRD ! The tour leader showed us the old, 19th century electrical switches that are still in use within the building. We were then guided to a large conference room where the Indian National Congress had met in 1945 to make the most important decision regarding India's independence: the partition of Pakistan from India! This room is large and elegant with a lovely walnut-wood ceiling. Outside the doors that lead out to the lawns, is an ornate bell, which was used by the viceroys to sound an alarm in case of emergencies. An exhibition of pictures of India's pre-independence leaders as they visited the Viceregal Lodge was displayed in an adjoining hall. This was the last room that we could visit within the building, after which we were guided out to the lovely, surrounding lawns. We spent a lot of time here just walking around and taking pictures of the beautiful building from different angles.
Our day-trip to Shimla ended here and we walked back to the bus stand, finding one to Shogi almost instantly. In spite of everything negative that we've heard and read about Shimla, we kind of enjoyed our day here. The city center is definitely congested and kitschy but it's also interesting and worth checking out. The outer, greener areas of Shimla have a quiet elegance and we really enjoyed walking thru it. There's still more to see of it, though¦
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Avantivarman erected two magnificent temples one dedicated to Lord Vishnu called Avantisvamin and the other to Lord Shiva called Avantisvara the former built before his accession to the throne and the latter after obtaining sovereignty. The king was a devout worshipper of Lord Vishnu from his childhood and remained Vaishnava in the core of his heart till his death. However out of great regard for his minister Sura who was a devotee of Shiva he made the other temple dedicated to Lord Shiva Avantiswamin and Avantiswar Temples on the left bank of River Jhelum lies at a distance of 32 km towards south of Srinagar on the National Highway.
Recently I have visited this place. At present this temple lies in ruins. This site was actually buried underground and was later excavated by the British in the 18th century. The temples are protected and maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.


Who can resist those faces? As much as the dogs in the kennel were working dogs – they were friends too. A quiet visit to the kennel just to enjoy the company of your favourite canine could make the difference between a good day or a bad day.
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I really liked Vishnu. Pound for pound, I think she could out work any other dog. She was very smart and followed verbal commands well. She was always so happy to see you during visits – and she would sit calmly while you pet her. Rex was another that always worked hard and was very friendly. Didn't like Cheemo – unless you used her being in heat to get Kitmit going.
On the Xmas run in 1976 there was an incident involving a bucket of leftover Swedish meatballs, Jack Gee & a young female Siberian; Blossom. The leftover meatballs got chucked into a bush where Blossom had set up residence. Needless to say she became the most popular gal in harness. I am pretty sure her running mate was Kitmit and he kept her pretty much have licked clean for a couple of days!
Ahneek was the Choir director at Selkirk.
We rang the chapel bell for compline. The dogs regarded this one as different from the school bell. But everytime the chapel bell was rung, there was a several second pause, then Ahneek would come in on a single howl solo, surprisingly deep for a female siberian.
After she did her solo 3-4 others would join in on round 2, then the others wold start their harmony. This would go on for perhaps a minute.
Dead short. No tapering off. Just dead silence.


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Q: Can I "stick" an html object to an icon or moving part of a map? Question may seem a bit vague. I have a mapquest map and I'm marking it with a leaflet icon. These icons are added programatically ie:
var marker = L.marker([40.613953, -75.477791], {icon: cameraIcon}).addTo(Window.map);
marker.id = "MyMarker";
marker.addEventListener("click", loadSomething);

In the loadSomething function I was hoping to be able to attach an iframe to that icon. Right now what I do is just grab the x/y of the click event and create an object on the page at that location.
The issue is that by doing so when the map is moved (and subsequently my icon moves) the object I created is obviously fixed at the original x/y. I was hoping to be able to attach that object.
The developer forums for leaflet have simple options to add an image/video and simple items like that to the map, but for a non standard html item I was curious if there was a css oriented solution. I inspected the page and the icon itself doesn't have an 'id', I was considering using that to get the item and hypothetically inherit its style.
Any ideas?

A: The solution is quite simple, custom HTML content can be embedded into a marker popup. Here's a simple example:
Window.map = L.map('map', {
    layers: mapLayer,
    center: [ 40.613953, -75.477791],
    zoom: 12
});

var cameraIcon = L.icon({
iconUrl: 'ipcam.png',
});

var marker = L.marker([40.613953, -75.477791], {icon: cameraIcon}).addTo(Window.map);
marker.bindPopup('<iframe src="test.html" width="300px" height="300px" style="border:none;"></iframe>').openPopup();
marker.importantInfo = "Testing Important Marker Info";
marker.id = "MyMarker";


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Q: git clone did not pull all the merged files Another developer created a branch, worked on it, and checked in code. He also did a merge from that branch to the master. Before cloning I see the merged files in the master. But after cloning from master via xcode, it did not pull the files that were checked into branch and subsequently  merged into master.
I thought after merge anyone should be able to checkout master and clone and get all the merged files. But that is not happening. How to pull the entire merged code?
When I run git status, I get this output:
On branch master
Your branch is up to date with 'origin/master'.

Changes not staged for commit:
  (use "git add <file>..." to update what will be committed)
  (use "git restore <file>..." to discard changes in working directory)
    modified:   xyz/xyz.xcodeproj/project.pbxproj
    modified:   xyz/xyz.xcodeproj/project.xcworkspace/xcuserdata/HCCS.xcuserdatad/UserInterfaceState.xcuserstate
    modified:   xyz/xyz/Base.lproj/Main.storyboard

Untracked files:
  (use "git add <file>..." to include in what will be committed)
    MyPlayground.playground/playground.xcworkspace/
    MyPlayground2.playground/playground.xcworkspace/
    compare.playground/playground.xcworkspace/

no changes added to commit (use "git add" and/or "git commit -a")

I am at loss to understand the error and why it is not pulling all the files when cloned.
Some more details:
git pull

error: Your local changes to the following files would be overwritten by merge:
    r2nr/r2nr.xcodeproj/project.pbxproj
    r2nr/r2nr/Base.lproj/Main.storyboard
Please commit your changes or stash them before you merge.
error: The following untracked working tree files would be overwritten by merge:

MyPlayground.playground/playground.xcworkspace/contents.xcworkspacedata
    MyPlayground2.playground/playground.xcworkspace/contents.xcworkspacedata
    compare.playground/playground.xcworkspace/contents.xcworkspacedata
Please move or remove them before you merge.
Aborting

I ran git stash
    git stash
    'Saved working directory and index state WIP on master: 6d9b3d2 Merge branch 'branch01' Added ProviderApiCaller class to the code
    HCCS@CEASJ311-4293 green-synapse % git pull
    Updating 6d9b3d2..35d2b7e
    error: The following untracked working tree files would be overwritten by merge:
MyPlayground.playground/playground.xcworkspace/contents.xcworkspacedata
MyPlayground2.playground/playground.xcworkspace/contents.xcworkspacedata
compare.playground/playground.xcworkspace/contents.xcworkspacedata
Please move or remove them before you merge.
Aborting

So I removed the three files:
MyPlayground.playground/playground.xcworkspace/contents.xcworkspacedata
MyPlayground2.playground/playground.xcworkspace/contents.xcworkspacedata
compare.playground/playground.xcworkspace/contents.xcworkspacedata

Next
git pull

That seemed to work
Then I enter xcode project
I get error
The project 'r2nr' is damaged and cannot be opened due to a parse error. Examine the project file for invalid edits or unresolved source control conflicts. Path: /Users/HCCS/myproj/r2nr/r2nr.xcodeproj.

How to resolve conflicts?
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A: While git stash will save (and then git reset --hard to remove) modified files, it does nothing about untracked files by default.  It seems likely that your "Another developer" committed the untracked files, which was probably a mistake on his or her part; that's what produced the errors with the untracked files.
(You can use git stash -u, but I prefer to avoid git stash in general, and git stash -u is particularly nasty to work with, so I would suggest not doing that.)
In any case, after removing your own untracked files, your git pull appears to have worked.  Remember that git pull means:

*

*run git fetch; then

*run a second Git command of your choice, either git merge or git rebase
and—assuming the git fetch itself works, which it usually does—the second command may stop in the middle, or complete.  The output from the command tells you which of those happened.  But assuming it completed successfully, all your Git problems are now solved.

[but xcode now says]
The project 'r2nr' is damaged and cannot be opened due to a parse error. Examine the project file for invalid edits or unresolved source control conflicts. Path: /Users/HCCS/myproj/r2nr/r2nr.xcodeproj.

Given that your "another developer" appears, from what we know above, not to understand how to use Git, perhaps this same person committed unresolved conflicts, rather than resolving them.  This is now an xcode problem, but solving it may require that you discard the other developer's work and re-do it yourself, or repair anything he or she damaged.  You cannot use normal Git tools to resolve a conflict here as the conflict is already resolved (incorrectly, apparently).

A: In general, I recommend  since Git 2.23+
git config --global pull.rebase true
git config --global rebase.autoStash true

That way, a simple git pull would stash your work in progress for you, pull, rebase your local commits on top of the updated branch, and unstash.
Then you can start resolve any conflict.
But if those are too complex regarding, you can force your own version with:
git stash show -p | git apply && git stash drop


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Hoarders cancelled, but Matt Paxton continuing its work with ServiceMaster
Date published Sep. 25, 2013, 10:45 am | Discussion 0 comments
A&E has officially cancelled Hoarders, the series that brought national attention to a previously hidden mental disorder. The show's end has been clear since earlier this year, but A&E's silence gave hope.
Alas, while A&E gave Intervention an official send-off, it did not do that with Hoarders. Instead, a publicist quietly confirmed its cancellation late last week, citing no reason. But the reason is clear: scripted frivolity with bearded men is far more lucrative for the network, and what matters to networks is cash and ratings. Still, it's shitty that the network discarded the series without even contacting cast members to let them know.
With as many as 14 million hoarders, the need for assistance hasn't gone away, and one of the show's cast members is continuing its work off-camera.
Hoarders extreme cleaning specialist Matt Paxton, the show's best cast member, has partnered with ServiceMaster to become "a consultant and valuable training resource for the ServiceMaster Restore franchise network" and "a media spokesperson for the brand and ServiceMaster consumer cleaning products," the company said in a press release.
Matt told me this morning that "we're kind of recreating what we did on Hoarders," he said, "training literally franchise by franchise" so that they have the skills and understanding necessary to work with hoarders. Those 50 hours of training for each ServiceMaster Restore franchise will take about four years to complete. Previously, Matt's company Clutter Cleaner received 10,000 leads a year from people who needed help, but they were only able to work with 50 in a good year. "I keep getting all these requests and I just couldn't handle them," he said, calling it "an awesome problem."
A&E "were years of everyone else" with hoarding shows, but while the "show pulled the covers off a massive disorder," Matt said, "A&E's job is not to make a social statement; A&E's job is to sell ads" and "it doesn't matter how loved we were."
After realizing that the show wasn't coming back–A&E's usual holiday gift didn't arrive last year–Matt said he tried to find other opportunities on television, but no one was interested. "I got used to being a TV star, and now that's gone." Instead, he decided to focus on helping people, and the ServiceMaster partnership was born. Matt will continue his podcast and also produce Clutter Cleaner products.
Hoarding was recently added to the DSM-5, the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, becoming its own diagnosable disorder. Thus, Matt said, "awareness is getting bigger and louder" and "the need for help is growing."
"The TV show forced people to look at the disorder," Matt said. "For a show about trash, we had an amazing run."


Hedge fund manager Sir Chris Hohn paid himself £270m last year – £70m more than his Children's Investment Fund made in profit.
Hohn, the son of a Jamaican car mechanic who emigrated to Britain in the 1960s, collected $363.9m (£270m) in dividend payments from the hedge fund he set up in 2003. His pay is 1,800 times that collected by the prime minister.
Accounts filed at Companies House show that the Children's Investment Fund Management Limited increased its dividend payment in the year to the end of February to $363.9m from zero the previous year. Hohn, 51, is the sole shareholder.
The dividend payment to Hohn dwarfs the hedge fund's annual profits of $273m, up from $179m a year earlier. It is understood that Hohn reinvested the vast majority of the payment back into the fund, which manages more than £8bn of investments.
Hohn is one of the UK's most generous philanthropists and has donated more than £1bn to the Children's Investment Fund Foundation, a charity he set up with his ex-wife, Jamie Cooper. CIFF focuses on childhood mortality, nutrition, education and development. Hohn was knighted in 2014 for services to philanthropy.
"The original mission in setting up CIFF was to improve the lives of children in developing countries who live in poverty. This hasn't changed. I want to solve problems, not make grants," he has said of the charity.
Hohn is the 157th richest person in the UK with a £820m fortune, according to the Sunday Times rich list. In 2014 he paid Cooper £337m in the largest-ever British divorce settlement.
Last month it was revealed that Denise Coates, the billionaire founder and boss of gambling firm Bet365, paid herself £217m.


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This the second time I bought this soap. It's on a female note so it's a nice present to any ladies.
Usually buy this in a block at the Country Living Fair but can't make it this November.
Been buying it for a long time as I had a B&B in France and as it cuts so well it was great for the guests.
As I live in Annecy my son is bringing it over this week, so haven't received it yet!


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Not sure what to give your loved ones this year?
Especially those who have every 'thing'.
We all want to offer presents that are unique, fresh, inspiring and magical..... and frankly, ones we can afford.
........... Do I sense furrows and frowns at the thought?
What if I told you could give everyone on your list gifts they would carry with them every day, gifts that would cause the recipients to silently thank you every time every time they enjoyed your gifts... gifts that would enrich their lives for years to come... gifts they would never need to dust!
Imagine being able to actually give out things like creativity, love, kindness, warmth, humor, friendship. Who wouldn't love to receive those?
The best news is these are gifts you already have in your possession. We've all been born with gifts that are particular to us in the way they are expressed: our soulfullness, beauty, talent, intelligence, thoughtfulness and so on. These are gifts too precious and desirable not to share. In fact, it would be just plain selfish to hoard them!


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Min Hla Htut was a Burmese royal title. It may mean:

 Min Hla Htut of Ava, Duchess of Prome (c. 1417 – c. 1422)
 Min Hla Htut of Pyakaung, Queen consort of Toungoo ( 1470 – 1481)

Burmese royal titles


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Looking to build what they are calling "app 2.0," the Miami Heat have turned to startup app developer Built.io and design firm BeyondCurious to help build the next version of the team's mobile app, scheduled for release before the 2017-18 NBA season begins.
According to Matthew Jafarian, vice president of mobile strategy and innovation for the Heat, there is a current app that fans can use when they attend games at Miami's 19,600-seat AmericanAirlines Arena. But with a desire "to do so much more" with the app platform, Jafarian said the team went looking for new infrastructure to build upon and found a fit with Built.io's products.
With plans to allow fans to use the mobile app for ticketing, seat upgrades, and to act as a digital wallet to make in-arena purchases, Jafarian said after evaluating top app platforms in the market the Heat saw what they liked from Bulit.io.
"Built.io had 75 to 80 percent of what we need, right out of the box," Jafarian said in a recent phone interview. Jafarian also said that the Heat was impressed by the mobile app Built.io helped create for the Sacramento Kings and their new home, Golden 1 Center.
"It was clear [from the Kings app] that Built.io knew the NBA, and they knew how to do things like integrate with Ticketmaster," Jafarian said.
BeyondCurious, Jafarian said, will help complete the app's look and feel, a process BeyondCurious is already talking about on its website.
What's not yet determined is whether or not fans at AmericanAirlines Arena will have a Wi-Fi network to help them connect inside the venue. According to our last research the Heat's house was one of the few NBA arenas without fan-facing Wi-Fi, though the venue has added Wi-Fi in some locations like the outdoor plaza. Jafarian did not want to comment on any possible Wi-Fi plans; the arena does have a high-quality DAS network for cellular connectivity.
By the time next season starts, Jafarian said the Heat will be able to instruct fans on how to make the most use of the new app, including having dedicated lines for mobile payment at concession stands — a process he said is a real "wow" when fans see how much more quickly things can happen by using digital payment methods.
"We're just going to continue to step up our game [on the app] this offseason," Jafarian said.
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Posted on February 25, 2021 by Gino Pezzani
Had enough of tedious tasks?
Try this challenge: Estimate how long it should take you to complete a task, then shorten your allotted time by 50%.
Set a timer and push yourself to get the task done— and get it done right— in half the time you'd normally take. Although this won't eliminate boring tasks, you might be able to make them less dull and it leaves you with extra time to spend on something you enjoy more.
COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard - February, 2021
This month's COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard shows that home sales once again set a record. While sales were strong across the province, the Fraser Valley, Thompson Okanagan, and Vancouver Island regions shattered previous sales records and pushed January sales to new heights. The rise in COVID-19 cases and enhanced health restrictions have slowed employment recovery in select sectors, particularly in hospitality. Meanwhile, the number of people employed in higher-wage positions continues to increase, encouraging housing demand. Manufacturing and trade are back to pre-pandemic levels, which bodes well for BC's economic growth going forward. For a more comprehensive overview of BC's economic recovery, click here.
About BCREA's COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard
The BCREA Economics team has created the COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard to help REALTORS® monitor BC's economic recovery. This dashboard focuses on the sectors and activities that have been most significantly impacted by the pandemic, including:
• Housing Markets
• Retail, Restaurant Reservations and Movement
• Jobs and Hours Worked
• Manufacturing and International Trade
• Business and Consumer Confidences
• Tourism
To monitor the province's progress, we benchmark each indicator to February 2020, the month before the pandemic was declared. This dashboard is updated each month.
BCREA's updated COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard is available here.
For more information, please contact: Gino Pezzani.
Veganism Taking Root
Is veganism in the United States on the rise?
Although the Indiana Daily Student website reports that only 3% of Americans identify as vegan, there's evidence that it's becoming more and more mainstream. A Harris Poll survey found that one in five Americans sometimes eat vegan when dining out, and data from Impossible Foods shows that more than 50% of millennials and Gen Z members eat plant-based meat at least once a month, compared with one in five baby boomers.
Studies suggest that the slow rise of veganism is linked to concerns about the environment, a desire to address animal welfare, and overall health— although nutritionists point out that meatless burgers aren't necessarily healthier than beef because they include more salt and saturated fat.
How Did That Start?
Many of us cross our fingers for good luck, but have you ever wondered how customs like that originated? The Cracked website explains the beginnings of everyday behavior we take for granted:
• Painting fingernails. Babylonian warriors in 3200 BC would paint their nails before heading off to battle to signify their social class.
• Thumbs up. English archers in the Middle Ages would use the gesture, which was the correct brace height of a longbow, as a signal that they were ready to shoot.
• Encores. Baroque audiences would demand repeat performances of songs they enjoyed, sometimes right in the middle of the piece.
• Yawning. Covering your mouth while yawning developed from an ancient belief that troublemaking spirits could enter your mouth during a yawn.
• Blowing out candles. Making a wish while blowing out birthday candles derives from cultures which thought that smoke delivered your wishes.
• High-fiving. The first recorded high-five occurred on Oct. 2, 1977, when Glenn Burke of the LA Dodgers reached up to slap the hand of teammate Dusty Baker, who had just hit a home run, and Baker slapped his hand in return.
Canadian Inflation (Jan) - February, 2021
Canadian inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1.0% in January year-over-year. The increase was largely due to higher gasoline prices (6.1%). Excluding gasoline, the CPI rose by 1.3%, which is up from 1.0% in December. Prices rose in seven of eight components year-over-year in January. Growth in the Bank of Canada's three measures of trend inflation inched up slightly, averaging 1.5%.
Regionally, the CPI was positive in eight provinces, led by Newfoundland and Labrador (1.5%). In BC, CPI rose by 1.1% in January year-over-year, up from December's increase of 0.8%. Strong price growth continued for health and personal care and shelter. Home furnishings also pulled ahead in January on the heels of robust home sales. In contrast, gas prices continue to be a drag on BC's inflation.
Inflation is expected to remain weak until the vaccine rollout becomes more widespread and health regulations across the country are relaxed. In the current environment, the Bank of Canada will continue to keep interest rates low.
Link:https://mailchi.mp/bcrea/canadian-inflation-jan-february-17-2021
Canadian Housing Starts (Jan) - February, 2021
Canadian housing starts increased by 23% m/m to 282,428 units in January at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), following a 12% decrease in the previous month. Housing starts increased in 6 of 10 provinces with the strongest gains in Quebec and Ontario. January's strong performance increased the six-month moving average to a historic high of 244,963 units SAAR.
In BC, housing starts decreased by 17% m/m to 35,931 units SAAR in January, following a 12% decrease in the previous month. Building activity was down by 28% for multi-unit starts, while single-detached starts were up by 38% in January. Compared to the same time last year, housing starts were up by 24% in BC.
We can expect housing activity to continue to be supported by strong demand and historically low borrowing rates but are not expected to remain at elevated levels. The value of BC residential building permits was down by 5% in December. The good news is that after a long downward trend in the value of building permits for single-detached homes in BC, the trend started to reverse in April 2020.
Link: https://mailchi.mp/bcrea/canadian-housing-starts-jan-february-16-2021
Who Are You Inviting Into Your Life?
A woman came out of her house and saw three old men with long white beards sitting in her front yard. They looked harmless and gentle. They greeted her and introduced themselves by the names Wealth, Success and Love. "Well, those are interesting names," she said. "Why don't you come in and have something to eat?"
"You may only invite one of us," they replied. "But if you will discuss with your family which of us it should be, we will be grateful for whoever it is."
The woman went in and told her husband what they had said. Her husband was delighted. "How nice!" he said. "Since that is the case, let's invite Wealth inside!"
His wife disagreed. "My dear, why don't we invite Success? Surely that will lead to wealth and make us the envy of our neighborhood."
Their daughter chimed in, "I would rather have Love."
She was so sweet and the couple loved her so much, they laughed and said, "Yes, let's invite Love to eat with us."
The woman went out and asked the three old men, "Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest."
Love got up and walked toward the house. The other two also got up and followed him. Surprised, the lady said: "I only invited Love. Why are you all coming?"
The old men replied together, "When you invite Love into your house, you also get both Wealth and Success."
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Enjoy incredible Coal Harbour Marina and Mountain views from this 1 bedroom and den home in the Lord Stanley! Located west of Denman in the West End at the foot of Stanley Park. This home is ideal for investors or owner occupiers as it offers insuite laundry, open layout, outdoor balcony, 24 hr. concierge, gym, sauna, plus 1 underground parking. Ideal location as it is steps to shopping, dining, seawall, grocery stores, transit, English Bay, Robson and Denman Streets. This home comes fully furnished and is ideal for turnkey investment. Pets and Rentals allowed. The ultimate in Vancouver living! Sit back and watch the ships and sea planes go by.
The Speed of Love
Do you ever wonder what happened to the lost art of writing love letters? Or what about 'mixtapes' that were the equivalents of musical love letters, painstakingly compiled and delivered with adoration? As Valentine's Day approaches, I started thinking about these things.
Technology has changed the way we communicate and express love. For hundreds of years, the speed of communication stayed fairly constant. From smoke signals to the Pony Express, our ability to improve communication was based on speeding up the delivery of our message. But then in 1988, the internet was born and in the early 90's, it changed the way we communicate distinctly and significantly… forever!
Why write a love letter when we can tell someone "I Love You," and share that sentiment anywhere in the world, in milliseconds? What used to take a sailor at sea, weeks or months to send or receive a message, can now be blasted through Facebook, Instagram or TikTok at the speed of light.
But speed will never replace heart-felt sentiments. And maybe that's why we get excited when we get a handwritten, stamped card in the mail. Someone took the time – to select or make the card, write a note, put a stamp on it, and finally mail it – to tell you how they feel. And maybe we need more of that these days.
Happy Valentine's Day and remember to tell the people you care about that you love them, even with the simplest technology – your words.
A Record-Setting Start to 2021
Vancouver, BC – February, 2021. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 7,169 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in January 2021, an increase of 63.3 per cent over January 2020 and over a thousand sales higher than the previous record for the month of January. The average MLS® residential price in BC was $845,169, a 16.1 per cent increase from $728,269 recorded in January 2020. Total sales dollar volume was $6.1 billion, an 89.6 per cent increase from last year.
"It was once again a record-setting month for the provincial housing market," said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. "While sales were strong across all regions of the province, the Fraser Valley, Interior and Vancouver Island regions shattered previous sales records and pushed January sales to new heights."
Total active residential listings were down 21.5 per cent to 20,254 units in January, the lowest level of provincial active listings on record, going back to 2000. With strong sales and so few listings, market conditions are exceptionally tight with less than three months of total supply.
"The supply of listings continues to be held back by the pandemic," added Ogmundson. "With so few listings, markets are starved for supply and prices are under extraordinary pressure."


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Dr. Christopher Schmidt is a chiropractor serving Massapequa and the surrounding area. Our chiropractor and the rest of the welcoming team at Schmidt Chiropractic are committed to providing chiropractic solutions to address your unique needs, whether you are experiencing back pain, neck pain, headaches, or even muscular tightness and tension. You may be searching for pain relief after an accident, experiencing an injury, or if you suffer from a specific condition like chronic back pain or a spinal condition. Even if you are looking to improve your overall health, our chiropractor can help you attain your everyday wellness goals! Visit our testimonials page to find out what our patients are saying about our Massapequa chiropractor and our chiropractic care plans.
At your first visit to Schmidt Chiropractic, Dr. Christopher Schmidt will explain how chiropractic care works and give you a full evaluation to see if our chiropractic solutions are a good fit to address your needs. If there is a good fit, we can customize a plan of chiropractic care for your condition and health goals.
If you have not been to a chiropractor before and want to find out more, please email us or call 516-799-5370 to receive the answers to your questions from our experienced team. We also welcome referrals, so we invite you to share our chiropractic and wellness information with your friends and loved ones.
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Chef Tiger's Kitchen: Halloween Stitching!
This is the second time I've done any stitching for Halloween.. the first was a model of one of our own Pine Glen Designs by Frishawn Rasheed. This one is a SAL I'm doing of Helga Mandl Designs. It's rather cute. I'm using some of my Six Strand Sweets threads for it.


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New Therapy Gets "Breakthrough Designation" for Prevention or Delay of T1D
Provention Bio, Inc., announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) to a novel therapy for the prevention or delay of clinical Type 1 diabetes in individuals at risk of developing the disease.
The novel therapy, PRV-031, also known as teplizumab, is an anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody (mAb), which is being developed for the interception and prevention of Type 1 diabetes (T1D).
The drug has been studied in multiple clinical studies involving more than 1,000 subjects with more than 800 patients. In previous studies of newly diagnosed patients, PRV-031 has consistently demonstrated the capability of preserving beta-cell function and reducing the need for exogenous insulin usage.
The FDA's BTD program is designed to expedite the development and review of therapeutic candidates intended to treat serious or life-threatening diseases.
The FDA decision on BTD was based on clinical data from the "At-Risk" Study conducted by TrialNet, which showed that a single 14-day course of PRV-031 (teplizumab) significantly delayed the onset and diagnosis of clinical T1D, as compared to placebo, by a median of at least 2 years in children and adults considered to be at high risk of developing clinical T1D.
"We are pleased that the FDA recognizes the transformative potential of PRV-031 in T1D, and we are committed to working with the Agency to bring this candidate to patients as quickly as possible," stated Ashleigh Palmer, CEO of Provention Bio. "The groundbreaking data from the 'At Risk' trial showed, for the first time, the potential to delay the onset of T1D in individuals who are almost certain to develop clinical disease. "
With this designation in place, Palmer says the company plans to leverage the drug's landmark data, as well as the robust safety database from prior teplizumab studies, to support a registration filing.
"We look forward to discussing next steps with the FDA and providing an update on the process in the coming months," said Palmer.
Provention Bio. (2019, August 5). Provention Bio Announces Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Teplizumab (PRV-031) for the Prevention or Delay of Clinical Type 1 Diabetes in At-Risk Individuals. PR Newswire. Retrieved from https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/provention-bio-announces-breakthrough-therapy-designation-for-teplizumab-prv-031-for-the-prevention-or-delay-of-clinical-type-1-diabetes-in-at-risk-individuals-300896064.html


We're pleased to introduce our new Mindfulness walks starting in the new year. Join Mindfulness Walking Guide Monica Porter and discover a new way to take a break from the busy world. You'll also be walking in the beautiful landscape around Thurne Mill and the Wind Energy Museum.
The first walk will be on 21st January 2018 followed by monthly walks usually 3rd Sunday of the month.
Our walks usually start at the Wind Energy Museum. Confirmation will be provided nearer the event.
No monthly commitment and no experience needed.
For enquiries about mindful walks contact Monica Porter on 07908314575, or her Facebook page Diamond Life Holistic Centre.
Starting at the Wind Energy Museum we walk along the riverbank to Thurne Mill, time here to reflect before walking back for a lovely cream tea at the museum.
We'd like to tailor our routes to attendees – so whether you prefer a challenging walk , or would prefer a shorter walk with easier terrain – talk to us about your preferences and we'll shape the walk to suit.
Monica has been practising meditation for 27 years and is the proprietor of Diamond Life Holistic Centre in Great Yarmouth, just minutes from the beach. Monica started experimenting with Mindfulness Walks last year on Great Yarmouth beach and was pleasantly surprised by the number who turned up on a wintery day and were keen to follow up with more. After the walk the walkers met back at Monica's place for tea and biscuits and sharing of experiences, which rounded the event off nicely.
"Mindfulness is an alert state of consciousness where you become more aware of your mind, body and surroundings and your responses to any stimuli. It is a "detached observer" state of mind, non-judgemental, allowing, open. I often find that if I can be aware of both the inner world and the outer world in equal balance, then my mind settles at a point of stillness, calmness and clarity.


Home » Blog » Domestic Violence » Are You in An Abusive Relationship?
Posted February 23rd, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
When someone thinks about domestic abuse, they tend to focus on the worst imaginable things they see on an episode of "Law and Order." That is not always the case. Domestic abuse can occur when someone in an intimate relationship tries to control or dominate the aspects of their partner's life.
The abuser wants to gain total control over their significant other by any means necessary. They may use multiple tactics such as fear, guilt, and intimidation; but they can also use verbal threats and inflict physical pain. Domestic abuse has no bounds. Abuse can happen to anyone in any situation, regardless of age, ethnicity, income, and sexual preference.
Recognizing the domestic abuse is the first step to getting help. Oftentimes, this kind of abuse is physical, but the emotional and psychological effects can be just as devastating. Most people also don't know that sexual abuse can be common in an abusive relationship. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, between one-third and one-half of all battered women are raped by their partners at least once during their relationship.
The most telling sign of domestic abuse is fearing your partner. If you are constantly watching what you say and do around them in order to avoid an unfavorable incident, chances are your relationship is abusive. The bottom line is that this type of behavior is unacceptable, whether it's coming from a man or a woman. You deserve to feel appreciated and safe.
If the answer to any of these is yes, then you might be suffering from an abusive relationship. This is your time to speak up!
Remember, there is help for domestic abuse victims. You can get a restraining order and find help from outside organizations like an emotional support group. If you are in need of a restraining order or other legal assistance, please contact the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone. We have been handling domestic violence cases for nearly three decades and we know how to help you in this trying time.


Kwanza Jones captivates listeners by singing melodies and belting rock-laced hooks that riddle with emotion, reality lyrics and heart thumping beats. By résumé standards, she has done it all. Releasing two full albums (Naked and Naked 2: Universal Fire), an EP (Victim of the System), and singles "Everything Around You (I'm Not Happy)" and "Not a Breakup Song" which preludes to her newest album, Supercharged! (slated for Summer 2010 release). Add a Princeton and law degrees, charismatic presence, songwriting/arranging credits and undoubtedly Kwanza will secure a place in the ever-evolving indie musical landscape. The impressive accolades (such as climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and afterwards penning the hit "To the Top" co-produced with Eric Clapton keyboardist, Tim Carmon) continue to pile up. An eclectic blend of soul fused pop mixed with modern acoustics and an R&B kiss, Kwanza masters the art of the blended genre. Yet, the former Miss Baltimore sails past the boundaries of a contrived vocalist and offers audible pleasantries with a ravishing sensual appeal. Visually, Kwanza exudes an angelic glow with an intrinsic beauty that radiates powerful energy. But while Kwanza's edgy content may make comparatives to Tina Turner apparent, her almost entirely self written songs allow her fans to take pieces of her unique and distinct soul.
Supercharged! was co-produced by Keith Rouster – former bass player for Michael Jackson and songwriter on the Grammy Award Winning The Temptations, the album also features Tim Carmon – well known keyboardist for Eric Clapton and Beyonce and Donnell Spencer Jr. – drummer for Jody Watley and songwriter for Chuckii Booker's "Turned Away" which reached #1 on the Billboard R&B Charts.
Saw her in Hype Hair. Luv her style and sound.


It all began quietly enough about a week ago Sunday. After cleaning house in case my mother decided to show off my house in my absence while dropping someone off at the airport, I set off to lock up my house before spending four days with the family. You know that can't go smoothly in my life. True to form, I discovered that two of my new windows wouldn't lock, and after an annoyed discussion with my dad on the telephone ( in which he implied that I must be doing something wrong, which I naturally resented being a surprisingly handy single girl when it comes to repairs of that nature, because of which I threw a few testy retorts his way while I tried to wrestle said windows shut), I secured the windows by other means and hit the road with Sassy, hoping I'd remembered everything.
Naturally, that night: no toothbrush. Argh. Strike one.
Tuesday morning, Mom asked us to go home a couple days early, citing the need for Dad to come fix my windows. Well, as it turns out, they'd merely come open a little at the top but were too stubborn to go up without a fight (even from my dad). That problem solved, Dad sent home after a romp with the dog, I noticed it felt warm. Too warm for 72 degrees, which is my preferred daytime AC temp (yes, I'm a wimp... sue me). Sure enough, once again, the coolant had quit cooling in my AC. Confident that it was merely a matter of letting it rest, like before, I turned off the AC for the night, turned it back on toward morning (wrinkling my nose at my sweaty bed linens), and hoped for the best. For now, it was working again. However, later Thursday afternoon, it got warm in the house again. This time, it wouldn't need rest. It was done for. One month left of a summer of record-breaking heat, and my 30-year-old AC gave up the ghost. Hoping the fans would get me through until I left to visit my best friend Andrea on Friday morning (a visit to which I was really looking forward), I blocked off all thermal leaks as best I could and hunkered down under the ceiling fan.
That night, as I was winding down and clearing out my DVR as much as I could, a bright flash of light startled me, and a roll of thunder confused me. A storm? Really? It'd been awhile! As I tuned in to Ky3 Weather 24/7, after having to retune my antenna due to having tinkered with a couple new electronic connections, just as the pixellation started to form a picture, my world went black. 1:30 in the morning, 90 degrees outside, 100% humidity, the house still 80 degrees from the AC going out, and now, no fans, no electricity, and no deep sleep before a 3.5 hour drive and Sassy's first road trip.
As I looked outside, I could tell the outage was only my house or my side of the street, as all the lights were still on at Boys and Girls Town across the street. So, I called the utility company's automatic outage reporting number, expecting my lights to come back on within half an hour to an hour of the storm's end.
No luck. The storm tapered off around 3:30 in the morning, but by 5:30, the lights were still out. My cell phone was down to half a battery as it rang--City Utilities calling to see if they'd succeeded in restoring my power. Press 1 to confirm, or press 2 if the power is still out. The number 2 button lit up on my phone as I poked it. Forty-five minutes later, cell phone down to 1/3 of a battery, rinse and repeat. Finally, 6:45, a cool breeze filled the room, and my phone beeped a warning just in time to charge up. I danced for joy (a little off-balance for the whole two hours of sleep I'd gotten) and sent Andrea a text message to let her know I'd be delayed, having not had a chance to finish packing beginning at six as I'd intended.
Finally, at nearly 10:00 a.m., half an hour later than the one hour goal range I'd planned for leaving thanks to another sudden and severe thunderstorm, I loaded the car with the bags and the dog, locked up the house as tight as possible, notified everyone who was going to track and pray for our drive, backed out the driveway, and headed north, just as the rain picked back up. Sassy squealed excitedly from the back seat, taking advantage of the packed floor to attempt to crawl in the front seat. That cemented my plan to stop on the way to buy her a seat harness. Though the rain poured like crazy as we ran into Pet Warehouse, by the time we came out, the rain had cleared back out.


Because any police death is one too many, but accountability isn't fatal.
Two closely spaced fatal shootings of police officers — sheriff's deputy Darren Goforth near Houston and Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz in Fox Lake, Illinois — have prompted the first stirrings of backlash against the protesters who are demanding more accountability from the police themselves. In Houston, Harris County Sheriff Ron Hickman aimed a barb at the Black Lives Matter movement, arguing that "when the rhetoric ramps up to the point where calculated, cold-blooded assassinations of police officers happen, this rhetoric has gotten out of control." Sen. Ted Cruz, a GOP candidate for president, also blamed "harsh rhetoric and the vilification of police officers," although he pointed his finger at President Obama and the Justice Department.
Other TV commentators and police defenders have taken up the same charge in even more pointed terms. OZY Editor-in-Chief Carlos Watson joined New York Times columnist Charles Blow and CNN host Michaela Pereira to discuss claims that criticism of police can incite criminal violence, and whether we're actually experiencing an "epidemic" of violence against peace officers.


Webmail. Accessing your SailMail account via somebody else's computer.
If you have to use somebody else's computer or use a public computer in an internet cafe, and you would like to read the SailMail messages that you have queued for you at SailMail via the Web, you can do so via SailMail's Webmail service. Note that you can delete email messages via these Web based mail readers. This will avoid you having to waste radio connect-time downloading old messages when you access the SailMail system via radio from your boat.
If you have been away from your boat for a while, it is a very good idea to access your account and delete all of the old messages.
This entry was posted in Accessing SailMail via Internet and tagged Using Sailmail via Internet on February 27, 2016 by Stan Honey.
Information on accessing Sailmail via POP3, via the internet, using normal Email Clients is available here.
Information on accessing SailMail using AirMail, when your computer has Internet access is available here.
1. If this is the first mail account you're setting up then tap "Mail".
Otherwise, from the Home screen tap "Settings" then "Accounts & Passwords" and click "Add Account".
2. The next page is a list of useless accounts, select "Other", then "Add Mail Account".
3. In the "Name" box enter your name or boat-name, in the "Address" enter your complete Sailmail email-address, for "Password" enter your Sailmail internet password (in your Welcome message), "Description" can be your email address or "Sailmail". Click "Next" (or Save).
4. On the next page you have a choice of IMAP or POP, select "POP" (POP3).
"Password" should already be entered.
for User Name enter the same callsign and password as above for POP.
Then click "Save". You will need to finish SMTP settings, (7) below.
5. If you see an error "Cannot connect using SSL" then click "Yes" to try without SSL.
click "SMTP" to open SMTP settings.
open those settings and check SSL off, Authentication "Password", Server port 2525.
7. If you have problems checking incoming mail, then open the "Sailmail" account and scroll down and click on "Advanced". SSL should be off, Authentication should be "Password", Server port 110.
send an email to sysop@sailmail.com asking for your pop3 password.
fetching mail from a POP account.
POP3 mail, as does POPmail (www.popmail.com).
Hotmail to read from SailMail's POP3 server.
All teenagers know how to set up HotMail if you get stuck.
in AirMail's folders. Details on this approach are in this post.
associated with whatever internet access you are using.
accountname and password with each connection.


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Austrian supervisor demands more say in pension fund investments
By Barbara Ottawa2012-01-13T13:30:00+00:00
AUSTRIA - The FMA, Austria's pensions supervisory body, has criticised a draft amendment to the law governing the country's Pensionskassen, arguing that proposals for a so-called 'safety pension' would require stricter investment regulations.
The long-expected draft amendment, published in late 2011, introduced, among other things, a 'safety pension', or Sicherheitspensions - with a low-risk profile and guarantees.
In its response to the draft, the FMA said it should be given the right to set investment limits for the new safety pension in order to ensure its low-risk profile.
It did not provide details on asset classes or investment caps, but it did say the regulations "should be stricter" than those already in place for Pensionskassen, and that it should spell out permissible asset classes, investment caps and qualitative requirements.
It said that, in principle, it welcomed new, higher limits on members to any portfolio offered by a Pensionskasse, as this would allow economies of scale. But it warned that this might prove "an existential risk" for smaller, multi-employer pension funds.
The FMA therefore recommended not extending the minimum number of members to safety pension portfolios, and allowing pension funds to offer only one to limit administrative costs.
The supervisory body also wants to see new mortality tables introduced alongside the lower discount rate in the safety pension.
Finally, it argued that safety pensions should not be established within existing portfolios in a Pensionskasse, but as separate portfolios to ensure transparency.
LAPFF-backed parliamentary group launches 'just transition' inquiry
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New EU-wide hybrid instrument recommended to support economic recovery
AFME warns that equity shortfall of up to €600bn threatens Europe's economic recovery