Dragons of Tarkir is the 67th Magic expansion, and the third and last in the Khans of Tarkir block. It was released March 27, 2015. Dragons of Tarkir is a large expansion.
Dragons of Tarkir is designed to be drafted with Fate Reforged but not with Khans of Tarkir. Also, Dragons of Tarkir did not rotate out of Standard with Khans of Tarkir and Fate Reforged, but instead rotated out with Magic Origins due to Standard's regulation changes. To differentiate the drafting experience from Khans of Tarkir / Fate Reforged, Dragons of Tarkir was designed around 5 sets of allied color pairs.
Dragons of Tarkir contains 264 cards (15 basic lands - 5 less than Khans of Tarkir - , 101 commons, 80 uncommons, 53 rares, 15 mythic rares) and includes randomly inserted premium versions  of all cards. Like the one from Scourge before, the expansion symbol of Dragons of Tarkir represents a dragon's head. This set is supposed to be the ultimate "dragon set". There are more than twice as many dragons in it than in any other set and they appear in all colors. It also contains many cards that reference Dragons and care about Dragons.
Each of the five clans known from the previous sets is now integrated with one of the Dragon broods. Only the icons of the broods, first seen in Fate Reforged, appear as watermarks in the text boxes of the cards. The clan symbols have disappeared. The icons have no effect on gameplay. There are several "crossover cards" that present alternate versions of characters and situations from the previous timeline.
Dragons of Tarkir is sold in 16-card boosters (the 16th card being a marketing card), five intro packs, an event deck and a fat pack. The boosters feature art from Dragonlord Atarka, Dragonlord Kolaghan, Icefall Regent, Sarkhan, Unbroken and Narset Transcendent.
The Dragons of Tarkir prerelease took place on March 21–22, 2015. As a special gimmick, each participating store received a Tarkir Dragonfury playing board with character pieces that stand upright on them. The board is a Tarkir landscape, and the pieces can knocked down by a throw with a special spindown life counter, themed to the breath weapon of one of the five Tarkir dragonlords. Each piece has a point value on it, and the player gets points equal to the total number he or she knocks down. If the die ends up in the central circle, the score is doubled. Every player gets two rolls (resetting the board between each roll). Depending on the highest score, up to four alternate art promotional cards can be won: a land, a common, an uncommon and a rare.
Players choose a clan. Each player receiveds a Seeded Prerelease pack that had everything he or she needed to build his or her sealed deck.
Morph / Megamorph overlay card.
The sixteenth card in the boosters can be a token, emblem or overlay card, with an advertisement on the back side. The overlay card can be used on face-down Megamorph cards to remind players of their power and toughness and that it can be turned face-up for its Megamorph cost.
Obviously, Dragons mattered in this set.
Bolster and Dash returned from Fate Reforged, as the mechanics for the green-white Dromoka and black-red Kolaghan clans, respectively.
Rebound was repeated from the Rise of the Eldrazi set, and became the mechanic of the white-blue Ojutai clan.
Exploit — When a creature with exploit enters the battlefield, you may sacrifice a creature you control. Each creature with exploit has another ability that gives you a benefit when it "exploits a creature." Exploit is the signature ability of the blue-black Silumgar clan.
Formidable — Creatures with this ability word care in some way about controlling creatures with total power 8 or greater. Formidable is the signature mechanic of the red-green Atarka clan.
Megamorph — This is basically morph with an extra bonus. Turning creatures them face-up by paying their megamorph cost puts a +1/+1 counter on the creature.
The set sees the return of the elder type, which is used for the Dragonlords.
Commands: Five rare allied-colored modal spells in increasing converted mana cost with four options, allowing you to choose two. — Ojutai's Command, Silumgar's Command, Kolaghan's Command, Atarka's Command, Dromoka's Command. This cycle is similar to the mono-colored Command cycle from Lorwyn.
Rare Megamorphers: Five rare creatures that cost M, have Megamorph, an in-color ability when turned face up, and an additional in-color ability. — Hidden Dragonslayer, Stratus Dancer, Silumgar Assassin, Ire Shaman, and Den Protector.
Uncommon Gold Dragons: Five uncommon 4/4 ally-colored dragons that cost MN, have flying, and an additional in-color ability. — Enduring Scalelord, Cunning Breezedancer, Ruthless Deathfang, Swift Warkite, and Savage Ventmaw.
Dragons Matter Cards: Five uncommon monocolored cards that have an effect and an additional effect if you control or reveal a dragon card as the spell is cast. — Orator of Ojutai, Foul-Tongue Invocation, Silumgar's Scorn, Draconic Roar, Scaleguard Sentinels.
Removal in Megamorph: a pair of rare creatures with Megamorph that destroys a creature depending on its power when unmorphed. — Hidden Dragonslayer, Silumgar Assassin.
Battle Mastery, first printed in Lorwyn and last seen in Magic 2015.
Death Wind, first printed in Avacyn Restored.
Dragon Fodder, first printed in Shards of Alara and last seen in Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons.
Duress, first printed in Urza's Saga and last seen in Magic 2014.
Evolving Wilds, first printed in Rise of the Eldrazi and last seen in Commander 2014.
Explosive Vegetation, first printed in Onslaught and last seen in Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora.
Gravepurge, first printed in Dark Ascension.
Kindled Fury, first printed in Morningtide and last seen in Magic 2015.
Mind Rot, first printed in Portal and last seen in Magic 2015.
Naturalize, first printed in Onslaught and last seen in Khans of Tarkir.
Negate, first printed in Morningtide and last seen in Magic 2015.
Pacifism, first printed in Mirage and last seen in Magic 2014.
Spidersilk Net, first printed in Zendikar.
Summit Prowler, first printed in Khans of Tarkir.
Tormenting Voice, first printed in Khans of Tarkir.
Ultimate Price, first printed in Return to Ravnica.
Naturalize, Summit Prowler, Tormenting Voice are first non-basic land cards that are reprinted within the same block in Magic history.
Ancient Carp is a functional reprint of Armored Cancrix save for creature types.
Dromoka Warrior is a functional reprint of Blade of the Sixth Pride and Oreskos Swiftclaw save for creature types.
Magmatic Chasm is a functional reprint of Seismic Stomp.
Shambling Goblin is a near-functional reprint of Festering Goblin.
Territorial Roc is a functional reprint of Concordia Pegasus save for creature types.
Collected company is a powerful instant used to make a strong board advantage in creature-based deck in Modern.
Kolaghan's Command is a very versatile instant thanks to its four abilities. It's used mainly in Jund decks in Modern.
Summit Prowler represents the one creature for which the timeline change just didn't really matter — things were still basically the same. The only change in the art is some added Dragons.
Dragons of Tarkir has one event deck.
↑ Wizards of the Coast (November 3, 2014). "Announcing Dragons of Tarkir". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
↑ Mark Rosewater (March 2, 2015). "Imagine Dragons, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
↑ Blake Rasmussen (March 12, 2015). "Dragons of Tarkir, Basically". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
↑ Trick Jarrett (April 8, 2015). "Looking Closer at Dragons of Tarkir Premium Foil Cards". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
↑ Mark Rosewater (March 9, 2015). "Imagine Dragons, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
↑ Mark Gottlieb (March 2, 2015). "It's About Time". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
↑ Blake Rasmussen (March 17, 2015). "Dragons of Tarkir by the Numbers". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
↑ a b c Matt Tabak (March 2, 2015). "Mechanics of Dragons of Tarkir". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
↑ Blake Rasmussen (March 10, 2015). "Tokens Dragons of Tarkir". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
↑ Sam Stoddard (April 10, 2015). "Developing Dragons". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
↑ March 18, 2015. "Dragons of Tarkir Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
↑ Sam Stoddard (April 17, 2015). "Creating Commands". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
↑ Blake Rasmussen (March 3, 2015). "Dragons of Tarkir Intro Packs". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
↑ Blake Rasmussen (date). "Dragons of Tarkir Intro Pack Decklists". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.


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"Part man. Part machine. All cop. The future of law enforcement."
Robocop is an action science film that came out in the year 1987. It is a movie about a Detroit police officer who is brought back to life and made as a highly efficient cyborg crime fighter. The police are owned by a corporation and they are often looking to come up with effective solutions to make the city a better place to live as well as maximize profits. The movie spawned two more sequels and is among the more popular action films.
In a futuristic Detroit the crime rate is rampant. The police are overworked and are desperately looking to keep crime under control. They are controlled by a major corporation and therefore are limited by the resources that they are given. One day an officer named Murphy is sent to pursue a gang of criminals. He follows them into a warehouse and is brutally gunned down by them. Shortly after his corpse is retrieved he is sent to the corporation to be constructed into a cyborg known as Robocop. The Robocop is sent out to go on patrol. During his patrol he stops a convenience store robbery, a mugging/rape and also stops a gas station robbery. During this robbery he gets the identity of the robber and finds out that it was one of the men who killed him while he was human. Over the course of the film, Robocop is looking to eliminate the gang of criminals who killed his human form while exploring his past. At the same time the corporation forms an alliance with the gang of criminals and both look to eliminate Robocop. The criminal gang gets highly specialized weapons in order to destroy Robocop. They then begin their pursuit in finding him. In the end Robocop and his partner retreat to old Detroit to regroup and get to safety. However the gang finds them and a final standoff takes place. Robocop eliminates the rest of the criminal gang and also the unscrupulous executive who looked to shut him down.
RoboCop is an Action, Thriller, Science Fiction movie that was released in 1987 and has a run time of 1 hr 43 min. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.5 and a MetaScore of 67.
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New Movies Feb. 14-16: 'Robocop' Leads a Return to the 1980s
If you weren't alive in the 1980s, this week's new movies might seem new to you. Otherwise, you might think you've slipped into some kind of rip in the space-time continuum. Don't worry, though. It's really 2014, even if it looks like 1987 at the theater.
Director Jose Padilha Calls 'RoboCop' Remake A Disastrous 'Hell'
Riddle me this, kids: What do you call it when the "RoboCop" remake's director calls a production that hasn't officially begun yet "Hell," the actor rumored to play the villain drops off the cast, and an alleged leaked script makes "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" look like "Citizen Kane?" A sign.
New 'RoboCop' Suit Will Not Remind You Of RoboCop (Picture)
Did the costume designers watch....nay, even glance at the original "RoboCop?" As production revs up on MGM's remake, the first stills have hit the Internet of Joel Kinnaman in the suit. "RoboCop" or "failed costume model from 'Dredd'?" You make the call.
Alleged 'RoboCop' Reboot Script Sounds Less And Less Like 'RoboCop'
God, I know You're up there. You seem to enjoy occasionally plaguing Terry Gilliam productions with all manner of disasters up to rains of toads. Just once, please dole some of that out to a movie that sounds like it deserves it. Rumored details from next year's "RoboCop" remake have leaked. They aren't pretty.
Had It With These Motherf**king Cyborgs: Samuel L. Jackson to Star in 'Robocop'
Samuel L. Jackson has reportedly joined the cast of the "Robocop" reboot. You might be asking "wait, there's a Robocop reboot?" Yes, there is. Find out more about it here.
The Answer to MGM's Financial Woes? Remakes!
MGM has come back from the brink of ruin, and like anyone trying to pay back its lenders, it's looking for a steady job. And what's more steady than remakes and reboots?
Variety reports that MGM is looking to get five major projects underway - a reboot of "Robocop," a reboot of "Mr. Mom," a remake of the 1980 film "The Idolmaker," a "Hercules" project, and a fourth "Poltergeist" movie.
Who Will Play the Next 'Robocop'? 'Star Trek' Reboot Star Chris Pine in Talks
Think about this a second strictly from a working actor's perspective, then answer me this: considering how ga-ga for remakes Hollywood is, and how incredibly well J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" did at the box office, would it really be that bad if Chris Pine's name became synonymous with successfully breathing new life into a franchise? MGM's newly hired director Jose Padilha is considering Pine (who played Captain James T. Kirk in the latest "Star Trek" movie) to take up Peter Weller's mantle as near-death Detroit cop Alex J. Murphy in a new "Robocop" reboot.
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Teenager Killed In Edinburgh Bike Crash
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash on Silverknowes Road which resulted in the death of a 14 year old boy.
The collision took place around 4pm on Friday (June 10) and involved a white Vertigo motorcycle and a black Toyota Aygo near to the junction with Silverknowes Court.
The driver of the motorbike and his passenger, both aged 14, were taken to the Sick Kids with serious injuries. The driver died late this morning in hospital.
Sergeant Brian Smith of Edinburgh's Road Policing Unit said: "This collision has resulted in death of a teenage boy and our condolences are with his family at this sad time.
"Our enquiries continue in order to establish the full circumstance surrounding this, and anyone who may have witnessed the collision is urged to get in touch.
"We're particularly eager to trace the driver of a white Mercedes limousine-style car which was travelling north on Silverknowes Road at the time, as we believe they may be able to assist with our investigation."
The road was reopened around 9.45pm and the public are thanked for their patience during this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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The written ravings of a long-time Apple //e and Macintosh tech nerd. Opinions are my own.
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The Curious Case of the iOS 9.3.1 "Hey, Siri" Contacts, Photos Vulnerability
Late last night, my father of all people, tipped me off to a story making the rounds on the Internet about a security vulnerability with an iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus running iOS 9.3.1. The reported vulnerability allowed a malicious user to by-pass the iPhone's lock screen using the hands free "Hey, Siri" command. When successfully executed, an attacker would be able to see all of the contacts and photos on the device.
Quartz has an article up on their site that starts off with:
"You might want to wait before downloading the latest version of Apple's operating system for iPhones.
If you own an iPhone 6S or 6S Plus and have upgraded to iOS 9.3.1, other people can access your contacts and photos without entering a passcode to unlock the phone. It's an elaborate and finicky but nonetheless startling loophole."
With my iPhone 6s Plus unlocked and running iOS 9.3.1, the "finicky" exploit worked. However, if I repeated the process with my iPhone locked, the attack was stopped dead in it's tracks.
This morning I tried to reproduce the attack, I received a notice from Siri that I needed to unlock my iPhone first. I made this short video that was posted to YouTube this afternoon.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_BrmKI3W9Y]
Oddly, the security settings that AppleInsider.com reported as needing to be turned off to prevent the attack were still enabled on my iPhone. Curious.
This afternoon, Fortune.com has an article up that the Siri-related problem was corrected by Apple from Apple HQ.
"While initial reports and claims from the bug's discoverers said that the issue was an iOS 9 glitch, it turns out it was a Siri problem. On Tuesday morning, after seeing the rash of reports on the issue, Apple issued an update to Siri fixing the problem. Therefore, users who were previously subject to the issue are now safe and do not require a software update to get the fix."
Security and privacy conscious iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus users can go back to their day without further worry.
By Alan (admin)
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All content © 2021 Grassia Network Solutions. This blog is not affiliated with the companies we write about.


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CARS Tour titles to be settled Nov. 2
JOE CHANDLER
Racing fans looking for more action before the cold of winter sets in can find plenty of it when the CARS Tour rolls into South Boston Speedway Saturday, Nov. 2, for the autosbynelson.com 250.
The championship in both the CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car Division and Super Late Model Division will be decided at South Boston Speedway in a pair of 125-lap races, one for each division, with the first race getting the green flag at 3 p.m.
Former South Boston Speedway regular Bobby McCarty and Martinsville race winner Josh Berry are locked into a tight battle for the Late Model Stock Car title, with McCarty heading into next week's event with a slim nine-point lead over Berry.
Another familiar face to South Boston Speedway fans, Deac McCaskill, sits in third place, 30 points behind McCarty. Brandon Pierce, who drives a car out of the Lee Pulliam Performance stable, is in fourth place in the standings with Tyler Matthews rounding out the top five.
Berry has a series-leading three wins, with McCarty having two victories. McCaskill, Pierce, Taylor Gray and Ryan Repko have one win each.
Matt Craig enters the 125-lap season finale for the Super Late Model Division with a 35-point leads over Jared Fryar, with Nolan Pope 73 points back in third place. Stephen Nasse and Bubba Pollard round out the top five in the standings.
Pollard leads the series with three wins. Craig, Nasse and Trevor Noles have one win each.
Action begins on Friday with the two CARS Tour divisions getting a practice session from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
On Saturday, practice will start at 9:40 a.m. and run until 10:45 a.m. Grandstand gates open at noon with qualifying starting at 12:40 p.m.
Fan appreciation will be held trackside from 1:55 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. Pre-race ceremonies will start at 2:55 p.m., and the first race will start at 3 p.m.
Advance tickets for the AutosbyNelson.com 250 are $10 through Friday, Nov. 1, and can be purchased by calling 877-440-1540 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Adult general admission tickets on race day will be $15. Youth ages 12 and under will be admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Joe Chandler is the sports editor for The Gazette-Virginian. Contact him at jchandler@gazettevirginian.com.
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In this episode, Ken and Mike break down the most important parts of the Watermark Church interview episode. There were three key parts of the interview that Mike liked the most, and they talk through them. This 'debrief' is important, of course, because we have not seen a church so 'on task' when it comes to making sure all of their members (15,000 strong!) know their place in the Great Commission command. Enjoy!


In many ways, Jacaruso Enterprises is redefining the hospitality workplace. As a hotel sales outsourcing business, Jacaruso offers comprehensive sales solutions for hotels in order to increase the productivity and profitability of hotels and their sales staff. But, along the way, the company has developed a unique business model and workplace culture in its own right that is, not surprisingly, attracting some of the industry's top talent.
From offering high salaries to remote, work-from-home options, Jacaruso is one of the few employers in the hospitality space that provides its team members with the kind of flexibility they want (and enjoy in other industries) while also allowing them to build successful career paths in a highly supportive company culture.
Not surprisingly, Jacaruso has become one of the most sought after and fastest growing hospitality employers in the industry since its founding by CEO Toni Jacaruso in 2007. By 2017, the company generated $8 million in revenue, an achievement that earned Jacaruso a profile in Forbes and, in both 2017 and 2018, a spot on Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Companies in America list.
As the founder and CEO, Jacaruso takes a hands-on approach to leadership and has her finger eternally on the pulse of the hospitality industry, for both her clients and her team members. She understands that group reservations and negotiated rates are key components of successful hotels across the U.S., Canada and Latin America, and she arms her employees with the resources and education they need to drive high-volume results for their hotel clients.
She also realizes that the era of sales staff dressing up and working on-site at the hotel property every day is long past for many companies. To respond to this evolving business landscape, she has built an innovative employer model and brand that stands out in the hospitality industry and, as a result, is attracting some of the best hotel talent around the country.
Why do hospitality professionals love working at Jacaruso?
"Your last first day ever"
It's little surprise that the Jacaruso motto is "Welcome to Your Last First Day Ever." The organization invests the time to seek out candidates with a minimum of three years of on-property experience in hotel sales with a global brand. Candidates to Jacaruso jobs also need to share the JE "mindset."
Jacaruso looks for candidates who have the right sales profile, but who are also team players, creative thinkers, and problem-solvers and who can demonstrate customer service excellence by going above and beyond for their clients. Successful Jacaruso team members are kind, quick to laugh and willing to embrace the company's training program.
JE University officially launched in January of this year, and this immersion program takes new hires through 100 hours of the company's practices and policies pertaining to job responsibilities and team dynamics, as well as client, owner and partner relations (in addition to the suite of communication tools that are in place to keep this home-based workforce in regular contact with each other and with clients).
JE works closely with its own team members to determine their professional goals as individuals. For example, one regional sales director recently completed a degree in human resources and wanted to begin a career along that path. So JE moved her into an HR position. "That's a good example of how we utilized a staff member's individual career goals and passion for a job that also fit our needs," Jacaruso said.
Learn about Jacaruso's open positions here.
What Do Hospitality Job Seekers Really Want From Their Employer?


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Freshly baked biscuits go so well with a fresh pot of soup or stew. They are one of the easiest least time consuming things to bake and the ratio of appreciation to effort for those eating them is well worth the effort. We know on those busy work days, you are not likely to add this additional task to your evening meal, but for that Sunday dinner making biscuits will be greatly enjoyed by all that get to indulge. We often suggest making stews, soups and casseroles ahead of time, so if the main dish is already done, putting together a quick batch of biscuits can be fun and a great accompaniment to a dish. Biscuits are wonderful to sop up gravy and soup juice and they are also great with a dollop of jam! There are so few ingredients required and you can save more time by cutting the biscuit shapes with a knife rather than using a cookie cutter. With biscuits, it does not matter what their shape, they are good old fashion comfort food and once baked and browned every shape looks like a little bit of bite-able love.
1. Flour is always measured before sifting. When measuring dry ingredients you should always fill the cup or spoon to overflowing. Never pack it down, then use a flat edge of a spatula or knife to level the top. To save time, you could bypass sifting the flour as all purpose flour is pre-sifted anyways. Sifting makes the flour lighter, but if you are in a big rush or don't have a sifter, don't let that stop you from making the soda biscuits.
2. If you don't want to cut with a cookie cutter you can also use a knife and cut into triangles.
3. We substituted natural non flavored almond milk for dairy milk.
4. Be sure the butter is at room temperature. Scoop it into the flour in smaller chunks when you go to mix it to make it easier to incorporate into the flour mixture.
5. If you don't have buttermilk, just add 1 tablespoon pure lemon juice or white vinegar per 1 cup milk and let sit a few minutes before using in the recipe.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly flour the parchment paper.
3. Measure the flour then put through a sifter into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the cream of tartar, salt and baking soda to combine the ingredients.
4. Add the room temperature butter and work in with your fingertips to form a crumble type consistency.
5. Add the buttermilk to the flour mixture, stir in with a spatula or wooden spoon to combine, then use your hands to gently work the dough into a mass.
6. Transfer out of the mixing bowl onto a lightly floured flat working surface. Knead lightly then form into a big ball.
7. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to 3/4 inch thick.
8. Cut with a round 2-inch cookie cutter to form the biscuits. Gather up the leftover dough, lightly squeeze together with your hands flatten to 3/4 inch and cut the biscuits. Form the last bit of leftover dough into a ball, flatten to 3/4 inch and place onto the baking sheet as well.
9. Place onto the baking sheet and put into the preheated oven.
10. Bake for 15 minutes or until the biscuits are a golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven, let sit on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Delicious warm from the oven or at room temperature.


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Q: Mirroring two files: rsync vs cp I'd like to have a copy of my .emacs file in my Dropbox folder but I'd also like to have this copy in an automatic way, I mean every time I change my .emacs in the home directory I want it to be instantly updated in the Dropbox directory (this necessity is because I want the .emacs to be equal in my windows and ubuntu partitions and I think Dropbox is a good tool for that). First I used the simple:
$ cp .emacs Dropbox/.emacs

then I tried using rsync (or gsync), well it works but I cannot grasp the difference between rsync and cp for this very simple backup. In fact, even if I have activated the option RSYNC_ENABLE=true in the rsync file, every time I modify the .emacs in my home I have to run the command rsync (or use gsync), as a cp, without having it automatically. How can I have it automatically?
Probably I'm missing something from the very basics of rsync.
Thanks for your help

A: You're misunderstanding what rsync does. Unlike what the name suggests, it doesn't really sync anything on its own. It works almost the same as cp, except that it when it encounters the same file on the destination, it only updates it if it has changed. That is helpful when you're copying over a network, because it can save bandwidth. It does not, however, monitor files.
A better solution in your case is to move your .emacs directory to ~/Dropbox/.emacs, and have ~/.emacs be a symbolic link to it:
$ mv .emacs ~/Dropbox
$ ln -s ~/Dropbox/.emacs .emacs

Then you don't need any local syncing.

A: The best answer for this is to use a symbolic link. Just do the following once
ln -sn ~/.emacs ~/Dropbox/.emacs
and it will create a link to ~/.emacs in Dropbox folder. This will be treated as a file by dropbox and synchronised. Every change you make to .emacs will automatically be synced by dropbox

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On 1st December 2015 we received the exciting news that our DREAMBUILDING project had been granted planning permission.
The next few months will see St Wilfrid's reviewing floor plans and appointing designers to do detailed design work. While the DREAMBUILDING campaign team will be focusing on raising the funds required to bring this project to fruition.
An overview of the key stages of the project can be found on our timeline.


This blog is published to LinkedIn so I am adding this special post just as a reminder to my contacts and followers. The media today wants to give the population of this planet as a whole the impression that homosexuals are gaining ground and that we are all about to usher in a homosexual haven of tolerance and world peace. This is not true. The homosexual "lifestyle" is characterized by domestic violence, drug abuse, child molestation, and white collar crime. These people are not "tolerant" of decent, normal people and DO NOT EVER THINK DIFFERENTLY.
Where homosexuality is not tolerated, there are no child predators. This is a fact that the LGBT does not want published in the public media here. Most of you do not support a perverted "lifestyle" in spite of media propaganda so stand by your posts and stick to your guns. We are winning here.
I came across an article about Herman Cain on my home page today. What we have here is an older, more raunchy version of Obama and he is being backed by the same people. They are likely to use the same methods of electronic chicanery and media overload to try to foist this parasite on the American people.
His involvement with the "Tea Party" movement is highly suspect. This entire so-called grass-roots movement is actually being fed and funded by a select group of super wealthy white folks, the same ones who cheated Obama into office. If you are a genuine conservative, you need to be keeping an eye on the Tea Party. They are not genuine. Neither are they conservative. What they are is an attempt to end run any genuine conservative political efforts by taking public color from conservative key words and phrases.
Keep your eyes open and be vocal here people. Tea Party candidates will all bear very careful watching. This movement is a testing/proving ground for RINO's and CINO's that the adherents of GLAAD hope to find useful.


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Friday October 15, 2010 12:00 pm
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 review
Posted by John Kilhefner Categories: Platformers, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Network, Reviews, Virtual Console, Wii, Xbox 360, Xbox Live Arcade,
It's been so long since we've played a Sonic game worth our time, and Sonic The Hedgehog 4 has been a long time coming for Sega and Sonic fans alike. During the 90s Sonic was unstoppable. Even Mario had trouble keeping up as the blue blur dominated sales and conquered the hearts of reviewers everywhere. However, the jump to 3D proved to be Sonic's awkward teenage years. Sure, it started off alright with the Sonic Adventure series, but even those lacked the special feeling of the 2D games. Sonic's love affair with the press and fans came to a screeching halt. The hedgehog's career was in desperate need of a bubble shield or invincibility power-up. So, after years of churning out lackluster Sonic after lackluster Sonic, Sega finally went back to the drawing board and came up with a solution - Sonic The Hedgehog 4. It's available for the iPhone and iPod touch, Xbox 360, Wii Virtual Console, and PS3. Is this the comeback we've been waiting all these years for? Read on to find out.
The first thing you will notice when playing this game is that it is exactly like the good ol' 16-bit days of Sonic. That is, lots of running, jumping, and ring collecting. The levels are designed in the same vein as stages from the original Sonic The Hedgehog and Sonic The Hedgehog 2. With a total of four zones, each with 3 acts and a boss stage, there are 16 levels in total to choose from. After you beat the first stage, Splash Hill Zone, you can choose the stages in any order you want. While there are not many levels, each act is ripe with secret routes and different ways to play that create an experience beckoning to be enjoyed again and again. Furthermore, the levels are for the most part recreations of stages from Sonic 1 and 2. Splash Hill Zone is Green Hill Zone redone; Casino Street is Casino Night; Lost Labyrinth is Labyrinth; and Mad Gear is Metropolis. While they are done different enough to make you feel like your playing something new, it isn't really a sequel when you're just going through the same stages again.
The gameplay is nearly identical to the old Sonic games. He can spin dash, jump, and run really, really fast. However, gone is the double tap hit introduced in Sonic 3, as it is replaced with a homing maneuver introduced in the 3D era. This homing attack works quite well in the 2D environment, making for some really cool mid-air moments not possible in the original games. The standard power-ups can still be found in Sonic 4, although the new ones from Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles have been tossed to the wayside. So no more fire, water, or lightning shields - just a plain old bubble shield. I agree with the taking it retro aspect, however, one would argue that a full reset is a tad much. Point being, I want a lightning shield! A few new moves could have benefited our spiky haired protagonist all the same, as the standard affair is just not enough in this day and age. No, Sega, this does not mean throw a werewolf in there, just give us a couple more techniques. Perhaps a way of earning more as we progress through the game.
The graphics of Sonic 4 are incredibly pretty without going overboard. They remain relatively simple in conjunction with the retro feeling they are aiming at, but add some new razzle dazzle to keep this generation of gamers happy. The look of Sonic himself is different from his Genesis days. He is rendered in full 3D and appears more like he does in the new games than he did in 16-bit. Seeing Sonic whiz through levels at chapped lipped speed is an amazing sight in itself. Get Sonic up to full speed and his quills blow back in the wind producing a blurred after image, and his feet become blurs of red. The zone that stands out the most is Casino Night. The background is brilliantly done up with bright lights and a packed city scape. The second act is especially detailed, with cards and dice that flip and spin as you whiz past them, and palm trees emblazoned with lights.
The music of Sonic 4 attempts to recreate the same kind of music from the original Sonic games, and does so with generic success. However, the Labyrinth Zone's soundtrack perfectly captures the old feel of the original with a new sound. Overall, the soundtrack ends up feeling more like a day spent cleaning the house rather than a speed romp through fantastical environments full of danger.
So, yes, this is Sonic at his finest. A Sonic game that can be played without thinking about how needless these 3D town environments are, or wondering why in the world you are turning into a werewolf. However, it is this very same return to its roots that limits Sonic 4 from seeming like a true sequel. Each recurring Sonic title during the Genesis era was marked by new changes, moves, improved level designs, and characters. In Sonic 4, however, you are reduced back to your lonesome, without even Tails to keep you company. Without a second character then there is no co-op play, which just seems like a step too far back. The versus modes from Sonic 2 and 3 were incredibly fun, and would have been welcome additions to Sonic 4. Perhaps in the next Episode?
In spite of these issues, Sonic The Hedgehog 4 is the Sonic that we have been waiting over a decade for. With more episodes to come, we can't help but get excited for what else is in store for this classic feeling Sonic!
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General Mills 2013 focus on 'still developing' US yogurt market
17-May-2012 - Last updated on 18-May-2012 at 12:39 GMT
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Food processing giant General Mills has outlined plans to expand its presence to meet the demands of the "still developing" US yogurt category.
The firm issued its plans after outlining its expectations for the fiscal year (FY) 2012, which ends 27 May 2012, during a presentation at the Barclays Americas Select Committee in London.
It has predicted double digit net sales growth for the period, with its recent acquisition of yogurt firm Yoplait International contributing around $1bn in sales in the 10 months since its purchase.
The company intends to further develop the Yoplait brand and its yogurt segment in the US, as well as increasing its focus in emerging markets such as China and India.
General Mills executive vice president and chief financial officer Don Mulligan told the conference that the firm's focus for FY2013 would be to "grow the core and add more" - growing its products in developed markets, while expanding into emerging economies.
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"While the US is a developed market in an economic sense it is it is still a developing market for yogurt," said Mulligan.
"In the US, the category is only about 35 years old, and it is the emergence of new market segments that drives growth in this category. Greek yogurt is the latest market entry."
Greek yogurt currently holds the largest dollar share of the US yogurt market – accounting for 28%.
Mulligan attributed this to price of Greek yogurt, which is typically higher than other products within the yogurt category.
However, light, regular and children's yogurts are more popular in terms of the number of units sold, he said.
"Yoplait is a leading player in all of these market segments and we're bringing a broad range of innovations to the category."
The firm continues to lead the children's US yogurt segment and in January, General Mills introduced a line of lactose-free yogurt products in order to meet the demands of US consumers, of which around 15% are lactose intolerant.
"Dairy products that are lactose free are growing at a double digit rate."
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General Mills directly owns Yoplait in several countries including the US, UK and France, as well as operating a network of licenses to sell Yoplait products in over 60 markets around the world.
Earlier this month, the firm announced that as of September 2012 it would begin to market, sell and distribute Yoplait yogurt products in Canada under license from Yoplait SAS.
The firm is looking to further expand the Yoplait brand in emerging markets such as India and China.
"Despite the size and growth of the global yogurt category, consumption is still concentrated in a fairly small number of developed markets."
"We certainly see opportunities in China and India. These yogurt markets are currently very fragmented. We're working to define and prioritise our opportunities to expand the Yoplait market," added Mulligan.
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People are cursing PTI govt over increasing inflation: Shehbaz Sharif
Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Opposition Leader in National Assembly (NA) Shehbaz Sharif on Monday has said that the incumbent government has devastated every house in Pakistan by increasing inflation..
In an interview with the media after Ashiana Housing appeared in court, the leader of PML-N said that the people are cursing the Pakistan Justice Movement (PTI) government. He added that the masses cannot even get food and medicine.
Shehbaz Sharif said that the prices of milk are also jacked up.
Earlier, Mian Shehbaz Sharif said that joint opposition will formulate a strategy to opposition the government's mini-budget.
Shehbaz Sharif, in a statement, said that passage of mini-budget from the National Assembly is synonymous to a national suicide. Tsunami of 'tabdeli' has swallowed economy, jobs and happiness of the public, he stated.
The opposition leader further stated that the current government has become a threat to national security.
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Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his jail cell. Now he will never be brought to justice.
Senior Lifestyle Writer
Content warning: This article contains mentions of suicide and sexual abuse some readers may find triggering.
Two federal investigations have been launched into the death of disgraced multimillionaire financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died of an apparent suicide in his jail cell in New York.
Epstein, 66, was found unresponsive in his cell at about 6.30am on Saturday, according to the Metropolitan Correctional Centre. Efforts to save him were initiated by prison staff and emergency medical services but he was pronounced dead at hospital, the prison's statement said. The prison did not confirm the suicide but said the FBI was investigating the incident.
Epstein's death comes a day after several documents providing more extensive details on how an alleged sex trafficking network operated between 2002 and 2005 were unsealed on Friday, August 9.
More on Epstein's death below, post continues after video.
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The new information included descriptions of how he ordered an associate to lure girls as young as 14 to his homes in New York and Palm Beach, Florida, coerced them into sex and then used them to draw in other victims.
Epstein had been arrested on July 6 and was facing charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy.
Towards the end of July, Epstein, who had ties to numerous high-profile figures including US President Donald Trump, former president Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew, had reportedly been placed on suicide watch after a separate attempt made while in custody.
A lawyer for Epstein, Marc Fernich, said prosecutors, reporters and court officials have "blood on their hands" and "should be ashamed of their behaviour" following Epstein's indictment last month on charges of sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy. He had pleaded not guilty and was denied bail three weeks ago.
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It remained unclear whether he was on suicide watch at the time of his death, though some US media including the New York Times reported the watch had been removed a few days ago.
In 2008, Epstein faced sex crime charges in Florida related to the alleged network, but made a deal with prosecutors that resulted in a relatively light prison sentence. Critics said the punishment was too lenient and victims' advocates said it was done without the knowledge of the girls involved.
Prior to his death, The Quicky investigated the Jeffrey Epstein case. Post continues below audio.
Epstein served 13 months from 2008-2009 – not behind bars, but housed in the private wing of a Florida jail and allowed to leave for 12 hours a day, six days a week for work – after being convicted of two state prostitution charges involving a 17-year-old girl.
It was one of the most lenient sentences for serial sex offences in US history.
Epstein's death is likely to trigger a raft of conspiracy theories involving his rich and famous former associates.
At the height of his success, Epstein counted the likes of Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Kevin Spacey, Woody Allen and Britain's Prince Andrew among his social circle.
Epstein would often ferry his powerful friends between his luxury residences on his private jet – a plane that would later be dubbed the "Lolita Express" by the press. Despite his extreme wealth and glamorous friends, Epstein kept a relatively low profile until the first allegations of sexual abuse and grooming emerged in 2005.
Even after Epstein pleaded guilty to child prostitution charges in 2008, Prince Andrew refused to break off their friendship and they were photographed together following his release from prison. But in 2015, Prince Andrew was dragged deeper into the scandal when one of Epstein's victims said she had been forced to have sex with Andrew on three occasions, when she was just 17. Buckingham Palace has repeatedly denied the claims.
Epstein had ties to numerous high-profile figures including US President Donald Trump, former president Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew. Image: Getty.
In a 2002 article, Trump made light of Epstein's penchant for young girls.
"I've known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy," Trump told New York Magazine.
"He's a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side. No doubt about it – Jeffrey enjoys his social life."
Epstein's death now means he will never be brought to justice.
Lisa Bloom, a lawyer representing some of the women, claimed that Epstein's apparent suicide indicated that he knew he was guilty, and civil cases against his estate would proceed.
"He knew justice was coming and he could not face it," Bloom tweeted.
"Victims deserve to be made whole for the lifelong damage he caused."
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If this article has raised issues for your, please seek professional help and contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Suicide Callback Service on 1300 659 467. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
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Q: Protractor unit tests Angular does not work with MediaRecorder I have an Angular 11 project and I have unit tests implemented. Recently, I added a MediaRecorder in the project, and none of the tests run anymore. The tests "compilation" throws the following exception: error TS2304: Cannot find name 'MediaRecorder'..
Note that the project itself compiles, but it does not in the tests context. Is there any possible solution for this issue?

A: To successfully compile an Angular project that uses MediaRecorder, I used the answer from the following question (media recorder with Angular):

npm install -D @types/dom-mediacapture-record

This solution helps, compiling the project, but tests cannot run because the MediaRecorder is still missing for tests. My solution was to use one of the other solutions suggested in the same question:

"compilerOptions": {...
"types": ["node", "dom-mediacapture-record"]...
}

But in this case, I configure the tsconfig.spec.json (responsible for tests), INSTEAD OF tsconfig.app.json


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Ray Dunlap 2020 NFL Tournament
Posted on November 29, 2021 by AtlantaRay
Thirty-Two games down . . . . . and eight teams eliminated. Had some amazing games with some memorable individual performances.
Here are the results of Round Two:
LA Chargers 33, Miami 20 – Justin Herbert, LA's talented young quarterback, shredded the Dolphins' defense, completing 29 passes for 332 yards and two touchdowns. Mike Williams hauled in ten of those passes for 118 yards. Ironically, Miami outgained L.A. 421 to 404, but four Ryan Fitzpatrick interceptions, one of which was returned 99 yards for a TD by Tevaughn Campbell, was the difference.
Dallas 20, NY Giants 17 – Andy Dalton had one of his best games for the Cowboys, hitting on 24 of 32 passes for 276 yards and two TD's as Dallas topped their division rivals, the Giants, bouncing them from the playoffs. Amari Cooper had a terrific game for the victors, accumulating 122 yards on just 5 catches, including a 56 yard TD.
Las Vegas 28, Indianapolis 27 – In a remarkable game of unbeatens that saw Derek Carr and Philip Rivers in a real gunslinger contest, it was the Raiders eking out a one point victory on the road. Vegas actually led the game 14-3 before the Colts ran off 24 unanswered points to take a 27-14 lead with less than 8 minutes to play. But a Josh Jacobs TD run with 4:00 to play, and a Carr to Hunter Renfrow TD pass with only 25 seconds left gave the Raiders a thrilling victory!
LA Rams 28, Arizona 22 – The Rams defense sacked Arizona quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Chris Streveler a remarkable 11 times in the game, holding off a furious Cardinals comeback attempt in the final period en route to a six-point victory. LA's Cam Akers had 96 yards rushing on only 15 carries while QB Jared Goff tossed four TD passes in the victory.
Cleveland 33, Denver 27 – Trailing 27-23 with just 7:30 left to play, Browns' QB, Baker Mayfield, hit Rashard Higgins with a 44 yard scoring strike to give Cleveland a lead they would not relinquish. Kareem Hunt had an outstanding game running the ball, tallying 123 yards on 22 carries as Cleveland eliminates the Broncos from these playoffs.
Minnesota 45, Carolina 17 – Kirk Cousins of the Vikings had a career day, connecting on 24 of 27 passes for 395 yards and three scores as Minnesota trounced the Panthers by four touchdowns! And, equally as productive was runningback Dalvin Cook, who piled up 127 yards on 25 carries and found paydirt three times. In fact, the Vikings rolled up 561 yards of total offense in the victory!
Baltimore 37, New England 31 – Patriots' QB, Cam Newton, put on a show in Baltimore, rushing for 110 yards on 15 carries, including a 41 yard fourth quarter TD scamper to give New England a 31-30 lead with only one minute to play! But, a big kick-off return by the Ravens' Devin Duvernay and four consecutive completions by QB Lamar Jackson set up J.K. Dobbins' 3-yard TD run with only 15 seconds remaining in the game to give Baltimore a six point victory!
Tampa Bay 26, Washington 20 – The Buccaneers did not play one of their best games . . . but, it was good enough to hold off the Washington Football Team by six at home. Tampa Bay's defense was particularly tough, sacking Washington quarterbacks eight times, holding them to a mere 274 total yards and forcing three turnovers, including two fourth quarter interceptions. Tom Brady of the Bucs was good, but not great, hitting on 23 of 32 passes for 273 yards and a score.
Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 24 – The Steelers, in an elimination game, squeaked by the Bengals by three at home, despite being heavily favored. In fact, Cincy had the lead 21-18 halfway through the third period after Giovani Bernard's short TD run. And, even though Pittsburgh was held after that to three Chris Boswell field goals, that was enough to secure the victory.
Chicago 21, Philadelphia 3 – Much maligned Mitch Trubisky had a terrific game against the Eagles, completing 29 of 36 passes for 311 yards and two TD's as the Bears pounded Philly by 18 points. Cordarrelle Patterson added 88 yards on the ground with a score as well. Chicago's defense was stellar, holding the Eagles to only 246 yards of offense in the victory, eliminating Philadelphia from the playoffs.
Tennessee 40, Houston 33 – In a game where the Texans were out-gained 562 yards to 393, the final score didn't reflect that difference, with the Titans winning by only a touchdown! But, three amazing performances led Tennessee – QB Ryan Tannehill's 357 yards passing, Derrick Henry's 141 yards rushing and Corey Davis' 183 yards receiving! The Titans remain unbeaten while Houston advances to the elimination round.
New Orleans 45, San Francisco 28 – Drew Brees hit on 24 of 28 passes for 278 yards and a pair of scores leading the Saints to a convincing 17-point victory over the 49ers. Alvin Kamara added three scores – two on the ground and a 55 yard fourth quarter reception, as New Orleans remained unbeaten in the tournament.
Kansas City 54, NY Jets 15 – After being shocked in the opening round by the Jaguars, and despite being flagged for 16 penalties, the Chiefs showed off all of their offensive weapons in a lopsided victory over the Jets. Patrick Mahomes was on target most of the game, connecting on 27 of 35 for 321 yards and three scores. Travis Kelce also turned in a stellar game, hauling in 10 passes for 124 yards, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire ran for 3 TDs in the huge Chiefs win.
Seattle 44, Atlanta 31 – Falcons' QB Matt Ryan had another outstanding game, this time completing 31 passes for 387 yards, but threw a remarkable five interceptions as the Seahawks bounced Atlanta from the playoffs with a 13 point victory. Russell Wilson had a solid game for Seattle, hitting on 30 of 38 for 356 yards and four TD's, while runningback Chris Carson scored four TD's – two through the air and two on the ground.
Buffalo 38, Jacksonville 24 – The surprising Jaguars, who upset Kansas City in the first round, hung around in this game with the Bills for three quarters before Buffalo QB Josh Allen found his stride leading his team to victory. Allen threw for 312 yards and 3 TD's, outdueling his counterpart, Jake Luton, who tallied 291 yards passing with two TD's. Jacksonville's James Robinson also enjoyed a good game, rushing 19 times for 116 yards in the loss. The Bills remain unbeaten, but the Jags will continue to the next round!
Green Bay 41, Detroit 13 – Aaron Rodgers flashed his MVP form, hitting on 30 of 38 passes for 317 yards and 4 TD's as the Pack pounded the Lions by 28 points. Davante caught 12 passes for 140 yards and two of those scores while Aaron Jones added 103 yards on the ground in the victory. And, all of this despite Green Bay losing eight starters to injury during the game, and being flagged for 9 penalties. But the Packers did not turn the ball over and forced three Lions' takeaways.
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Everlane's Quest To Make The World's Most Sustainable Denim
by MR Magazine Staff Aug 24, 2017
"Denim is a really dirty business," says Michael Preysman, founder and CEO of Everlane, an online clothing retailer known for transparency in pricing and manufacturing processes. The dark side of denim manufacturing has been on Preysman's mind over the last few months. He's been delving into the global supply chain to find a way to make denim as sustainable as possible. It hasn't been easy, but after visiting thousands of factories around the world–and stumbling on an enlightened factory owner–Everlane is launching its first-ever line of jeans on September 7. The fashion industry is among the most polluting in the world, but making denim–a $60 billion global market–is particularly terrible for the environment because it pollutes the water. On average, it can take up to 10,000 liters of water to make a single pair of jeans. In most factories, the majority of untreated waste water–full of dyes and other chemicals–goes back into rivers and the ocean. Read more at Fast Company.


We're almost there—2013 ends today, and I know that everyone at Murfie is happy to have had an exciting year. Social media is a big part of my role here, and writing for the Murfie Blog is always fun. Our blog not only keeps you up-to-date about new features, but it gives you a good look at what goes on behind the scenes: our staffers, our favorite music, and our holiday memories, for starters.
WordPress, the site that hosts our blog, gave us some statistics that point out our most popular posts of the year. Here are those posts, along with a bit of commentary by yours truly.
1. Creative Cover Caption Contest: Finalists!
Remember how competitive all the finalists were in the #MurfieVOCO contest?! That was a fun time for all of us. It was great to see the creativity of our members shine through. And, it was awesome to celebrate the fact that Murfie now offers lossless streaming with VOCO! That's really boss!
Well hey, it's good to know people want to learn more about us! Hehe. Our service is definitely unique as ever, and a lot of what we do is communicating what we do.
This post totally earns its spot high on the list of popular posts. A lot of audiophiles out there swear by lossless listening: It's higher quality, and it makes certain recordings sound even more rich. John, our Murfie staffer, is without a doubt an audiophile who can recommend what sounds good in lossless format.
You guessed right—this post talks about what music is not available on iTunes, and why it's not available. At Murfie, you're buying real, physical CDs—not copies or licensed files. Since you own a CD, you get unlimited downloads and streaming of the music on your CD. So you'll find stuff on Murfie that's not on iTunes. Nice, eh?
See #1 on the list (above). We owe it to Shawn Broderick for thinking of this tongue-twisting title for our contest.
This year, we lost our friend Henry very suddenly. It really shook our staff and everyone else who Henry touched during his lifetime. It was an absolute honor to have him as a friend and creative collaborator. He will always be remembered and missed, and he is a source of inspiration for the people who were lucky enough to know him.
So often, we come across people online who are asking, "Where can I download FLAC music LEGALLY?" Murfie is happy to provide this high-quality format as an option for downloads (and now streaming). I totally admit: Before I worked and shopped at Murfie, I had no idea that FLAC music sounded so much better than other formats. This is because I was stuck downloading mp3s, which is often the only file type that is provided by other music services.
8. Get Lossless Streaming with Murfie + VOCO!
Okay, if for some reason you haven't noticed #1 and #5 on this list, let me know and I can go into more detail about this one.
A BIG change in 2013 was our office location! In order to have room for our growing inventory, we had to move our office…all the way down the street! We even made a fun video documenting the move. We like our new digs at 7 N. Pinckney Street a lot. There's tons of good photos in this post!
Cooool! I'm so happy to see this on the top ten posts. The Simpkin Project is a band that was recommended to me by Chris from Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad (one of my favoritest bands in the whole entire universe). In a time where modern reggae goes in all directions, The Simpkin Project holds a true rootsy style. And hey guess what…I'm flying out to California to see them play in January. Wheee!
According to The Simpkin Project's facebook page, they play a "multi-faceted blend of reggae and Americana that varies greatly on its exterior layers but only atop the organic rhythms of reggae music." Let's see what the band mates say in person!
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Helping Others – Helping Ourselves
Guest Contribution by Christine M. Riordan, Ph.D.
"One of the secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others." Lewis Carroll
The holidays are often a time of reflection. One important area to contemplate is how we actively back, encourage, and support the people we work with – whether we are a boss, co-worker, or subordinate.
Social psychologists call behaviors we engage in to help others at work – prosocial behaviors. These types of behaviors include a genuine concern for the rights and welfare of others, feeling and expressing empathy, or doing things – simply put – that benefit other people.
Research has long shown that people who receive helpful and supportive behavior from others at work profit in ways such as higher performance, greater self-worth, an enhanced sense of belonging, lower stress, and an increased sense of well-being.
Additionally, a 2014 study in the Journal of Vocational Behavior demonstrated that employees' perceptions of a supportive work climate by both supervisors and co-workers led to greater employee organizational commitment, engagement, performance, and reduced turnover. Not only are supervisor-employee relationships important, but so are the behaviors among co-workers.
In short, we all have the ability to make a positive (or negative) difference for others in the workplace. So, what are some common supportive and helping behaviors that have the most benefit for others?
Treat Others with Dignity and Respect. In her book, Dignity, Harvard Professor Donna Hicks notes that we all need to treat people fairly and justly. Hicks goes on to suggest that it is important for us to make others feel physically and psychologically safe – free of concern about being shamed, excluded, or humiliated and that people can feel free to speak without fear of retribution. Tony Schwartz, CEO and President of the Energy Project, comments that "great leaders understand that how they make people feel, day in and day out, has a profound influence on how they perform." While these supportive behaviors sound so simple, a study in 2013 found that workplace rudeness was on the rise. Authors Christine Porath, Professor at Georgetown, and Christine Pearson, Professor at Thunderbird School of Global Management said that rudeness in the workplace is rampant. Porath and Pearson polled workers over a 14-year period, and found that 98 percent of respondents reported experiencing rudeness and that over 50 percent of the respondents said they were treated rudely at least once a week. The behaviors included overt nastiness, intentional undermining, ignoring their opinions, among others. Research has also shown that workplace incivility is related to reduced satisfaction with the job, supervisor, and coworkers, lower intention to stay, decreased daily happiness, and decreased longer-term mental and physical health.
Support Others' Strengths and Weaknesses. Another recent study showed that CEO's, who are more empathetic and appreciative of others' strengths and weaknesses, create positive impacts for both their employees and organizations. It is important for all of us to celebrate others for their hard work and contributions and it is equally important to accept that everyone has weaknesses and makes mistakes. In an interview with Harvard Business Review, CEO of Hotels.com, David Roche, noted that you must be tolerant of the diversity of weaknesses in your employees. He goes on to explain that within their company culture, they look beyond the shortcomings of employees because doing so accepts them in their totality and allows their strengths to shine. Moreover, it creates an integrative, broad-minded, and inclusive environment.
Take Ownership. When we help others because we want to, and not because we have to, we put more time into building a high quality relationship and a greater sense of closeness to them. Others also receive more value from us when we ask them how we may be of the most help. Indeed, studies have shown that recipients of gifts benefit more when the givers ask them what they need or want. Furthermore, when we hold ourselves accountable for our own actions – we also create value for others. During a talk at UCLA, Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, stated, "Our mission statement about treating people with respect and dignity is not just words but a creed we live by every day. You can't expect your employees to exceed the expectations of your customers if you don't exceed the employees' expectations of management. That's the contract."
While we have the capacity to support others daily through our actions and words, research has also shown that when we help others, we benefit as well.
Broadens Our Perspective. When we focus on other people, we change our perspective. We move away from a focus on ourselves – our own needs and motives – to consider the pressures, stresses, needs, and welfare of others. A great deal of social psychological research has shown that when we take another person's perspective – try to see the world through their eyes – many benefits ensue. The results include increased liking and greater compassion, improved social interactions, better decisions, and less prejudice towards others who differ from us.
Makes Us Happier. Additionally, the more we focus on contributing in meaningful ways to other people's lives, the more our own happiness hinges on theirs. According to one study, the trait most strongly associated with long-term increases in life satisfaction is, in fact, a persistent commitment to pursuing altruistic goals. That is, the more we focus on compassionate action, on helping others, the happier we tend to feel in the end. What's more, according to another study, altruism not only correlates with an increase in happiness but also actually causes it. Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky conducted a study in which students performed five acts of kindness per week over six weeks. The students who engaged in their own acts of kindness reported a significant increase in their levels of happiness relative to a control group of students who performed no acts of kindness.
Improves our Health. Stephen Post, physician and author of Altruism and Health, writes that prosocial acts link to fewer symptoms of depression, lower stress, greater psychological well-being, and greater longevity for the giver. Physicians have indeed found that the body doles out feel-good chemicals such as dopamine, which has a soothing effect. In 1988, Allen Luks called this physical response to helping a "helpers high." Luks surveyed thousands of volunteers across the United States and found that people who helped other people reported better health than peers did, and many claimed that this health improvement began when they started to volunteer. Helpers reported a physical sensation associated with helping; half reported that they experienced a "high" feeling, 43 percent felt stronger and more energetic, 28 percent felt warm, 22 percent felt calmer and less depressed, 21 percent experienced greater feelings of self-worth, and 13 percent experienced fewer aches and pains.
So this holiday season, take the challenge – ask yourself how you can create moments that matter for others by providing help, encouragement, and support – and, at the end of the day, it is likely to help you as well.
Christine M. Riordan, PhD, is the Provost and professor of management at the University of Kentucky. In July 2015, she will become the 10th President of Adelphi University in New York. Her research focuses on diversity and inclusion, leadership effectiveness, and career success. Follow her on Twitter at @Chris_M_Riordan.
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Алексей Романович Томилов (, Санкт-Петербург — , Старая Ладога) — русский ценитель искусства, благотворитель и коллекционер, один из создателей эстетической теории русского романтизма.

Устроитель на берегу Волхова у стен Староладожского монастыря усадьбы Успенское. Новоладожский уездный предводитель дворянства (1815–1818, 1821–1824, 1827–1830).

Биография и семейные связи
Сын Романа Никифоровича Томилова (1729—1796, портрет) и Екатерины Яковлевны Шамшевой (1739—20.11.1807; умерла от горячки, портрет), по первому браку Ханыковой. Отец — военный инженер-топограф, сослуживец А. П. Ганнибала, присутствующий в канцелярии Главной артиллерии и фортификации (1781–1796), генерал-поручик, сенатор, удостоенный ордена Святого Владимира 2-й степени. Сестра по матери — Александра Ханыкова (1773—1842) была замужем  за П. С. Ланским.

Восприемницей Алексея была императрица Екатерина II, которая повелела записать его в лейб-гвардии Конный полк, в этих списках он числился до двенадцатилетнего возраста. Жил с родителями в Петербурге в доме на Петербургской стороне, близ церкви Введения во храм Пресвятой Богородицы. В 1791 году произведен из гвардии поручиков в инженер капитаны и назначен адъютантом к своему отцу. В 1799 году руководил фортификационными работами в Кронштадте.

После смерти отца перешёл на гражданскую службу. С 1801-го по 1808 год занимал должность письмоводителя в канцелярии Государственного совета (по части сухопутных и морских сил) и оставил службу в чине коллежского советника. В 1812 году Томилов в чине майора вступил в Ладожскую дружину ополчения, служил штаб-офицером в Санкт-Петербургском ополчении (5-я дружина); после получения тяжелого ранения в ногу под Полоцком уволился из ополчения (20 мая 1814).

В дальнейшем жизнь Томилова была тесно связана с искусством, коллекционированию и меценатству он посвятил более полувека. Возможно, на его выбор повлиял учитель, старейший друг дома Иван Петрович Штрем (1727—1806), знаток и ценитель искусства; под его руководством  Алексей получил домашнее образование.

Жена (с 1803 года) — Варвара Андреевна Мельгунова (18.04.1784—04.01.1823), племянница екатерининского вельможи; дочь предводителя дворянства Олонецкой губернии Андрея Петровича Мельгунова (1741—1792) от его брака с Екатериной Алексеевной Барыковой (1757—1820). Её приданое превратило Томилова в одного из крупных помещиков-землевладельцев Приладожья.

Дети Томилова: Екатерина (04.02.1807—28.01.1835), в замужестве (с 10 февраля 1832 года венчались в Преображенском соборе) за поручиком Иваном Васильевичем Аничковым, умерла от чахотки, похоронена в Староладожском Успенском монастыре; Роман (1812—1864), статский советник, чиновник особых поручений при Почтовом департаменте, новоладожский уездный предводитель дворянства; Николай (1814—1858), гвардии полковник, женат (с 25 апреля 1854 года) на Екатерине Михайловне Козловской (1831— ?); Александра (12.10.1815—1878), в замужестве за В. М. Шварцем.

Коллекционирование и меценатство

Служение искусству стало главным делом всей жизни Алексея Романовича Томилова. Он коллекционировал живописные, графические работы русских и западноевропейских мастеров, скульптуру, иконопись. Украшением его коллекции, кроме почти полного собрания гравюр Рембрандта (334 оттиска), были  работы знаменитейших граверов: Иоганна Георга Вилле, Жана Жозефа Балешу, Древе (Старшего и Младшего), Жана Долле, Георга Фридриха Шмидта и других. Томилов и сам увлекался гравированием, но его работы ( в том числе живописные), как самобытного художника, стали известны только в начале 2000-х годов.

Томилов состоял членом основных художественных обществ России: почётный вольный общник Императорской академии художеств, почётный член Общества поощрения художников, член Императорского Вольного экономического общества.

Будучи крупнейшим помещиком Приладожья, умело хозяйствуя, Томилов тратил большую часть своих доходов на приобретение произведений искусства. Его петербургский дом и усадьба Успенское на берегу Волхова были широко известны людям культуры и искусства того времени. Со временем усадьба Успенское стала, по выражению художников, своеобразной «томиловской меккой», тем местом, куда они могли приехать и всегда встретить самый радушный прием, могли знакомиться с художественным собранием и работать в богатейшей его библиотеке.

Личность Алексея Романовича привлекала многих, впоследствии именитых художников, скульпторов, архитекторов. Он создавал вокруг себя особую нравственную атмосферу, ту среду, в которой замечательно работалось многим творцам. В разные годы у него бывали художники И.К. Айвазовский, И.П. Аргунов, В.Л. Боровиковский, А.Г. Варнек, А.Г. Венецианов, А.Н. Воронихин, П.Е. Заболотский, А.Е. Егоров, И.А. Иванов, О.А. Кипренский, Л.Ф. Лагорио, А.О. Орловский, А.А. Попов, К.Я. Рейхель, В.Я. Родчев, Ф.С. Рокотов, Н.И. Тихобразов, Ж.-Ф. Тома де Томон, В.А. Тропинин, А.Ф. Чернышев, В.И. Штернберг и другие. Для художников Алексей Романович Томилов был и покровителем-меценатом, и настоящим другом-наставником. Отечески он опекал молодых художников (Иван Айвазовский, Петр Заболотский, Лев Лагорио, Алексей Чернышев и другие).

В 1830-е годы летние месяцы в Успенском проводил начинающий художник Иван Айвазовский. Здесь он создал такие работы, как «Крестьянский двор» (середина 1830-х годов), «Вид Старой Ладоги» (1835), «Вид Ладожской крепости» (1840) и другие. Рисунок на библейский сюжет «Предательство Иуды» (1834) художник подарил Томилову. С годами его благодарность Алексею Романовичу только росла, поскольку, как замечал художник в одном из своих писем, «чем более я в свете, тем более чувствую людей редких».

Алексей Чернышев пользовался покровительством царской семьи, он учил рисованию их детей. В его судьбе большую роль сыграл В.А. Перовский, родственник и друг семьи петербургских Толстых. Семейство петербургских Толстых — частые гости в Успенском. Двоюродная тетка Л.Н. Толстого и его задушевный друг — Александра Андреевна Толстая (1817–1904) находилась в родстве с Томиловыми по линии своей матери, Прасковьи Васильевны Толстой, урожденной Барыковой (1796–1879).

На картине «Отъезд» (1850), одной из интереснейших работ А.Ф. Чернышева, запечатлены события, которые развернулись в Успенском: во дворе усадьбы происходит прощание семейства с уезжающим в столицу сыном-офицером. Благодаря поддержке Томилова сын обедневшего тихвинского мещанина Петр Заболотский стал вольнослушателем Академии художеств. Много работ художник посвятил Успенскому, его обитателям, например: «Вид Старой Ладоги» (1833), «В имении А. Р. Томилова» (1822); «После жатвы» (1822); «Гостиная комната А. Р. Томилова» (1833) и др.

Помощь Томилову в собирании художественной коллекции оказывал Илларион Никитич Философов, родственник Томиловых, генерал-майор и герой войны 1812 года, он жил по соседству в имении Загвоздье (на правом берегу Волхова). В семье Философовых также часто бывали люди искусства.

Помогая художникам, Алексей Романович не забывал о своих крестьянах. Он следил за тем, чтобы их не притесняли, сам не обременял поборами, жителям окрестных селений помогал строиться (из кирпича). Томилов, шедрый благотворитель и попечитель, никогда не отказывал в помощи Староладожскому Успенскому монастырю; по его инициативе в уезде возводились храмы, он помогал в их восстановлении.

Теория прекрасного
Алексей Романович Томилов — один из создателей эстетической теории русского искусства. Отдельные фрагменты работы «Мысли по живописи» появились в журнале «Старые годы» (1916); позднее с этими заметками познакомили читателей исследователи Г. Г. Поспелов и Т. В. Алексеева. По словам последней, заметки «отражают не только знаменательные ростки нового в русской эстетической мысли этого времени, да и в самом искусстве, но и следы мировосприятия одного из просвещенных и тонких русских людей. Это мировосприятие было неразлучно с совестливостью, острым ощущением несправедливости и фальши в общественной жизни, поисками большей человечности в отношениях между людьми».

Высшая цель живописи, по мысли Томилова, заключает в себе следующее: «...успех в передаче другим  тех выгодных  чувств  или ощущений, какие предмет, художником избранный, над ним произвести может. Эта цель составляет  поэтическую  часть живописи и всякого изящного  художества, без которой живопись  мертва, холодна, суха <…>. Поэзия есть душа всего изящного».  Для Томилова «прекрасное исполнение простого и неважного предмета» было всегда предпочтительнее «посредственного исполнения предмета сложного, возвышенного». А в его любимой поговорке наличествовали такие слова: «не что, а как».

Судьба коллекции и усадьбы. Наследники

После кончины Томилова наследником стал сын, Роман Алексеевич Томилов (1812—1864). Его супругой была Ольга Александровна Томилова, урожденная Энгельгардт (1822—1894), фрейлина и воспитательница великой княжны Веры Константиновны, кавалерственная дама, она возглавляла Смольный институт благородных девиц с 1874-го по 1886 год.  В Смольном институте Ольга Александровна преподавала историю искусств; своих учениц она часто приглашала в Успенское, где знакомила с художественным собранием и богатой домашней библиотекой.

Дальнейшая судьба коллекции Томилова связана с его младшей дочерью Александрой (1815—1878) и ее потомками. Александра Алексеевна Томилова вышла замуж за генерал-адъютанта, генерала от артиллерии Владимира Шварца (1808–1872). Их младшая дочь, Александра (1848—1926), фрейлина двора, общественная деятельница и благотворительница; стала (1895) последней владелицей  усадьбы Успенское; в первом браке за  В. С. Адамовым, овдовев, вышла замуж за своего дальнего родственника Е. Г. Шварца.

Евгений Григорьевич Шварц (1843–1932?) – действительный статский советник, камергер, новоладожский уездный предводитель дворянства, коллекционер, действительный член Императорской Академии художеств (с 1905 года), председатель Санкт-Петербургского отдела Камчатского Православного Братства, почетный опекун Опекунского Совета учреждений императрицы Марии, общественный деятель и благотворитель.

Евгений Григорьевич и Александра Владимировна сотрудничали со многими деятелями искусства (А. Н. Бенуа, барон Н. Н. Врангель, С. П. Дягилев, С. Р. Эрнст и другие), популяризировали (участием в выставках) фамильное собрание, открыли и напечатали семейные архивы. Супруги Шварцы старались сохранять коллекцию А. Р. Томилова, хотя отдельные произведения уже продавались. Среди их приобретений и дарений – произведения П. Е. Заболотского, Б. М. Кустодиева, И. Е. Репина, рисунки и этюды В. М. Максимова, Ф. А. Моллера и другие. Евгений Григорьевич Шварц сохранил наследие своего брата, рано умершего Вячеслава Григорьевича Шварца, исторического живописца. О собрании Томиловых-Шварц подробно писал искусствовед С. Н. Эрнст (1894–1980).

В 1917–1918 годах Евгений Григорьевич Шварц занимался передачей художественной коллекции Русскому музею. Были оговорены условия ее хранения: срок истекал 1 ноября 1919 года. Однако конфискация земель, проводимая новой властью, затронула и усадьбу Успенское. В 1920 году произведения искусства (несколько тысяч единиц хранения), переданные Шварцем, поступили на постоянное хранение и стали частью фондов Русского музея. Позднее, ряд произведений музей передал в Эрмитаж и другие собрания страны. Предпринятые Е.Г. Шварцем в 1927–1928 годах попытки вернуть хотя бы часть собрания, домашних вещей не увенчались успехом.

28 марта 1931 года, согласно решению, принятому на заседании тройки  Волховского райисполкома (по выселению кулацких хозяйств из пределов Волховского района), Евгений Григорьевич Шварц был выслан из Старой Ладоги вместе с другими жителями. В далекой якутской ссылке Евгений Григорьевич и дочь Александра, которая его сопровождала, погибли.

В усадьбе Успенское старый господский деревянный дом А.Р. Томилова сгорел в 1928 году. После революционных событий и конфискации усадьбы в том доме размещался театр им. А.М. Горького,  а также библиотека, основу которой составляли книги, собранные Томиловыми и Шварцами. Другой усадебный дом, каменный дом Томиловых-Шварцев, занимали позднее разные учреждения (детский дом, следственный изолятор, школа). В настоящее время этот дом входит в состав объекта культурного наследия регионального значения «Комплекс построек бывшей усадьбы Успенское»; в доме располагаются фонды Староладожского историко-архитектурного и археологического музея-заповедника.

На территории возрожденного Староладожского Успенского монастыря сохранился (частично) надгробный памятник Томиловым, Роману Алексеевичу и Ольге Александровне (сыну и невестке А.Р. Томилова). Захоронение Алексея Романовича Томилова утрачено.

На последней странице книги В.Ф. Игнатенко, старейшего научного сотрудника музея-заповедника,  есть такие слова, пожелания: «Возродить бывшую усадьбу Успенское – одна из благороднейших задач жителей Старой Ладоги, дань уважения к ее бывшим насельникам».

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Q: AngularJS cancelling a timeout I have a cross platform app developed using AngularJS and Onsen/Monaca UI.
I have a function that watches for changes on button clicks and if a certain number of clicks have been detected on a button, the user is taken to a confirmation screen.
However, if the user takes too long to select the buttons, they should be re-directed to another screen (not yet defined).
I am trying to implement the $timeout function with this but I cant seem to cancel the $timeout once the user has selected the buttons the right number of times. If the user select the buttons in the allowed time, they are taken to the confirmation page, but then the $timeout message is still displayed after 10 seconds.
Below is my implementation. It can be assumed that everything works - except the $timeout.cancel() in the stop() function.
// Initialise
var timer;

// Watch for changes on button clicks
$scope.$watch('currentAction', function(newValue, oldValue) {
    if (counter == 6) {
        // User clicked buttons - cancel the timer
        stop();
        // Segue to next page
        Segue.goTo("confirmation.html");
    }
    else {
        // Start the timer
        timer = $timeout(function () {
            alert("You are taking too long to respond");
        }, 10000);
    }
});

// Cancel the $timeout
function stop() {
    $timeout.cancel(timer);
}

Where the Segue.goTo() simply segues the user to the passed in page (unrelated but included for clarity)
var myFunctions = {
    goTo: function (url) {
        var nextPage = url;
        var element = document.querySelector("ons-navigator");
        var scope = angular.element(element).scope();
        scope.myNavigator.pushPage(nextPage);
    },
}

A: you are creating timer in $scope.$watch, if the timer is created multiple times and kept with only one variable, you can only cancel the latest one by $timeout(timer). So the solution should be moving $timeout part out of $scope.$watch or keeping timers in an array and loop the array to stop them.
And if you still persist using in $scope.$watch, you shall cancel the previous one before creating new one.
if (timer) {
    $timeout.cancel(timer);
}
timer = $timeout(function () {
    alert("You are taking too long to respond");
}, 10000);

refer the below code snippet.

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*the timer is created once angular ends render the page.

*the timer will be created once the test is changed.

angular.module("app", [])
  .controller("myCtrl", function($scope, $timeout) {
    var timer;
    $scope.$watch('test', function(newValue, oldValue) {
      console.log('$timeout created. value:' + newValue);
      timer = $timeout(function() {
        console.log('$timeout fired. value:' + newValue);
      }, 5000);
    })

    $scope.clickEvt = function() {
      console.log('$timeout canceld. currentValue:' + $scope.test);
      $timeout.cancel(timer);
    }
  })
<script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/angularjs/1.2.23/angular.min.js"></script>
<div ng-app="app" ng-controller="myCtrl">
  <input type="text" ng-model="test">
  <button ng-click="clickEvt()">Stop<button>
</div>

A: try to use this
$timeout.cancel(timer);

but you need to define timer before the if


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Unitarian Annual Meetings 2020
nurturing faith – embracing life – celebrating difference
Timetable & Agenda
Policy & Debate
Motions Guidance
Motions Deadlines
Large Print Documents
Travel to the Unitarian Meetings
*Map here*
There is ample parking on-site. The GA has negotiated a heavily-discounted rate of £10 for parking for the entire stay (note, this also includes the Ministers' pre-conference). See the Parking Instructions for more information.
Travelling Locally
From Birmingham International Airport, bear right onto Concorde Road, turn right onto Vanguard Road and then bear left onto Airport Way. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit then merge onto Coventry Road A45 (sign posted M42, M6, M1, M40, M5, Coventry). Branch left (sign posted M42, M6, M1, M40, M5, NEC), then at the roundabout take the first exit onto Pendigo Way (sign posted NEC). At the roundabout take the first exit into the car park of the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
All hotel guests travelling from Birmingham Airport should use the free telephone at the airport meeting point (signposted with the Hilton logo) then take the mono rail to Birmingham International rail station where the shuttle bus will be able to collect passengers.
The journey takes approximately five minutes and our courtesy bus runs every 30 minutes, 24 hours per day
Travelling Further
We would suggest that you use a SatNav system or a route planner, such as the AA or the RAC sites. The hotel postcode is B40 1PP.
The nearest station is Birmingham International.
Travelling from Birmingham International Train Station
By Courtesy Bus
From Birmingham International railway station, guests may use the free telephone to arrange a collection to the hotel, by courtesy bus. The bus stop is Bus Stop C and located next to the taxi rank in the bus depot. The journey to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole hotel takes approximately 5 minutes. The 24-hour service runs at 30-minute intervals.
Alternatively, you can choose to walk from the station, through the NEC. The walk takes about ten minutes and the route is shown on this local map.
Travelling from Birmingham New Street train station
From Birmingham New Street Station, take the train to Birmingham International Station. The journey normally takes around 10-15 minutes depending on the time of day. At Birmingham International Station, use the courtesy telephone to ask for the hotel bus to pick you up. The journey from Birmingham International Station to Hilton Birmingham Metropole hotel takes 5 minutes by courtesy bus. The 24-hour service runs every 30 minutes. Guests can use the free telephone in the airport to call the hotel and ask for the bus to collect them.
The nearest Airport is Birmingham Airport. Depending on where you are flying from, you may wish to fly to another airport, such as Manchester or one of the London airports, and switch to trains from there.
Travelling from Birmingham Airport
Due to major security measures in force at Birmingham International Airport, we are no longer permitted to use our courtesy bus service direct to or from the airport. All hotel guests travelling from Birmingham Airport should use the free telephone at the airport meeting point (signposted with the Hilton logo) then take the mono rail to Birmingham International rail station where the shuttle bus will be able to collect passengers. The journey takes approximately five minutes and our courtesy bus runs every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day. The bus stop is Bus Stop C and located next to the taxi rank in the bus depot.
Unitarian Annual Meetings 2020, Blog at WordPress.com.


This small town is located at the southern end of Colombia, surrounded by the vast ecological biodiversity of the Amazon region, a corner where three nations – Colombia, Brazil and Peru – greet each other every morning.
Leticia is a territory of convergence, where various indigenous communities provide an ethnic multiplicity without equal. You may interact with communities such as the Huitoto, the Ingas, the Nukak and the Ticuna. Their culture, their beliefs, ritual and more, will make you understand their relation with nature in an adventure filled with mythical fantasy.
The Decalodge Ticuna is located at the hair of this population, a modern property with international architectonical design, that combines colors and uses large format wooden-carved crafts and figures to create an Amazonian environment. Only 10 minutes from the Vásquez Cobo airport and close to the shores of the wide Amazon River, considered the largest in the world and home to the most diverse ecosystem in the planet.
At this vacation property you will rendezvous with dance, music and gastronomy from the three neighboring countries. A unique experience, ideal for lovers of multiculturalism and ecotourism with its own style.
The Amazon also has attractions such as the Ethnographical Museum of Man, where you will learn about the Amazonian indigenous cultures; The Island of Monkey, inhabited by the Samiri sciureus primate; the Yahuarcaca, Tarapoto and Zacambú lakes; as well as watching the pink dolphins and countless more activities to rediscover yourself.
String music on Sundays between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m.
The hotel has 28 standard rooms, complemented with the primitive and rustic architectural style of the local culture. Each room has a terrace and pool views, and you may choose accommodation for up to 4 people in king size or double bed.
'Lotto Restaurant', next to the lobby and specialized in the renowned Peruvian gastronomy. Open in three shifts: Breakfast between 7:00 and 9:30 a.m., Lunch between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. and dinner between 7:00 and 9:30 p.m.
'Kurupira' Lobby-bar, located close to the lobby and specialized in cocktails and liquors from Brazil. Open between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
'Tres Fronteras Bar, located in the pool area and open between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Every day 'Happy Hour' between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Family pool located in the hotel's central area that passes alongside the rooms throughout the property.
Boutique, located next to the reception, open between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 m and 3:00 and 6:30 p.m.
Decameron Explorer Tours and excursions office, next to the reception and open between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
*The hotel has ramps and lifts for persons with disabilities.
Sports (Canopy and Kayaks), excursions and tours to the main touristic attractions with Decameron Explorer.
*All tours subject to a minimum number of travelers.


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The 2013/14 season of the Azerbaijan Women's Volleyball Super League (),   was the sixth annual season of the country's highest volleyball level. Rabita Baku won their sixth consecutive title.

Members of the Azerbaijan Women's Volleyball Super League (2013–14 season)

Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.

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Awards
MVP:  Aurea Cruz (Rabita Baku)
MVP of Final :  Katarzyna Skowrońska (Rabita Baku)
Best Scorer :  Katarzyna Skowrońska (Rabita Baku)
Best Setter :  Nootsara Tomkom (Rabita Baku)
Best Blocker :  Annerys Vargas (Azeryol Baku)
Best Server :  Manon Flier (Igtisadchi Baku)
Best Spiker :  Pleumjit Thinkaow (Igtisadchi Baku)
Best Receiver :  Aurea Cruz (Rabita Baku)
Best Digger :  Aurea Cruz (Rabita Baku)
Best Libero :  Brenda Castillo (Rabita Baku)

References

External links
 Volleyball in Azerbaijan

Volleyball competitions in Azerbaijan


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Spiritual Reading for the Advent Season, by Elizabeth Slaten
By Philip Kosloski, Aleteia, 11/22/16
Some historians believe that the first Thanksgiving in America was a Catholic Mass that happened 50 years before Plymouth!
Did you know that the first "thanksgiving" meal in the United States may not have been celebrated by the Pilgrims in Plymouth, but by Spanish settlers, in what became Florida? And that first "Thanksgiving" was Eucharistic!
The First Thanksgiving
Historian Dr. Michael Gannon narrates the events that took place on September 8, 1565.
"When the first Spanish settlers landed in what is now St. Augustine on September 8, 1565, to build a settlement, their first act was to hold a religious service to thank God for the safe arrival of the Spanish fleet… After the Mass, Father Francisco Lopez, the Chaplain of the Spanish ships and the first pastor of St. Augustine, stipulated that the natives from the Timucua tribe be fed along with the Spanish settlers, including Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles, the leader of the expedition. It was the very first Thanksgiving and the first Thanksgiving meal in the United States." …