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Q: Convert Varbinary to PDF in SQL Server I have a SQL table with varbinary type column and I stored PDF File in it.
This is how the file looks in database:
0x4D007900500044004600460069006C0065002E00700064006600

How do I convert it so that I can see PDF file's content?
For example: In same column I stored XML file and I can see the XML file content by using CONVERT() function:
SELECT *, CONVERT(XML,(CONVERT(varbinary(max),[fileColumn]))) from table

A: It doesn't need converting as such - the data is already PDF data, as you stated yourself. You just need to put it somewhere where a program which knows how to display PDF data can read and understand it.
As the above comment notes, the easiest way to achieve that is by putting it into a file. Then you can open it in Adobe Reader or other PDF program of your choice.
SQL itself (or to be precise, any SQL Server client software that I know of) cannot render PDFs to the screen directly, if that's what you're asking.

P.S. The key difference between that and your XML example is that XML is a text-based format (whereas PDF is binary), and also SQL Server has a built-in understanding of XML already, so it's easy for a) SQL to parse the data using its built-in functions, and b) a SQL client to display it, because it's already able to display text.

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Manchester City will scrap their reserve team to focus on the new Champions League style youth tournament.
The big-spending Premier League side reckon the new under-19s European club competition will provide ideal experience for the Champions League stars of the future.
Plans are in place for a 16-team competition - the NextGen Series - involving teams from all the major nations on the continent.
City, Liverpool, Tottenham and Aston Villa will be England's representatives when the event debuts in September, Celtic are Scotland's sole team while Barcelona, Inter Milan and Sporting Lisbon are also involved.
City have already withdrawn from next season's reserve league to concentrate bringing through their youngsters.
City's academy chief Mark Allen.believes the tournament will help raise standards among younger players.
'The average age for a Premier League debut is becoming older, 21 or 22 when before it might have been 17 or 18,' said Allen.
'You have to bridge that gap and prepare them for a better standard of football. We'll be competing against the best in Europe, a la the Champions League format, and we see it as an important chapter in the development of Manchester City.
'It's the next stepping stone, so as they come through the academy system there is the platform for them to be playing football at a level that is commensurate with their development.
'It will prepare them for those balmy nights we'll hopefully have in the Champions League as the club moves forward.
City have decided to opt out of next year's Barclays Premier Reserve League as they plan to field a mix of elite development squad (reserves) players and academy prospects as clubs are allowed to include three under-20 players in each predominantly under-19 tie.
They will continue to play in both the Manchester and Lancashire Senior Cups and 'prestige' friendlies.
'We found it (the reserve league) just a little bit too rigid in terms of fixtures, added Allen. This will allow us the scope for a flexible games programme.
The new tournament will not, however, impact on the Barclays Premier Academy League.


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November 12, 2018 by romance4thebeach
The Vixen and the Vet by Katy Regnery
A man who enjoys reading romance novels? Yeah I might just have to battle it out with the female lead to get my hands on this perfect male specimen.
In this modern-retelling of "Beauty and the Beast," Savannah Carmichael, betrayed by an unreliable source, returns to her hometown of Danvers, Virginia with her once-promising journalism career in ruins. Given the opportunity to get back in the game by writing a patriotic human interest piece, Savannah turns her attention to the town hermit, Asher Lee, a wounded veteran who returned to Danvers eight years ago, and hasn't been seen since.
After an IED explosion in Afghanistan took Asher's hand and disfigured half of his face, he's lived a quiet life on the outskirts of Danvers where the locals respect his privacy…that is, until Savannah Carmichael comes calling in a borrowed sundress with a plate of homemade brownies. When Asher agrees to be interviewed by Savannah, he starts feeling things for the beautiful reporter that he hasn't felt in years.
Misfits in small-town Danvers, Savannah and Asher create a bond right away, touching each other's hearts in ways neither thought possible. When a terrible mistake threatens to drive them apart, they'll have to decide if the love they found in one another's arms is strong enough to fight for their hard-won happily ever after.
At first I was kind of like, oh it's cute how this story kind of matches your classic Beauty and the Beast tale. After all, we have a scarred and slightly surly male lead who is a bit of a hermit living alone in his big house. One day our hidden hero finds his solitude interrupted by a curious female who is willing to look beneath his outward appearance to uncover the beauty hiding within him. When I found out he not only has a huge library, but also a housekeeper named Mrs. Potts I realized, oh this isn't really supposed to be a subtle comparison! Hell, I wouldn't have been surprised if we eventually met a gardener named Cogsworth. Alas, that doesn't happen, but I would have been all for it.
Southern Hospitality?
I must say I was kind of surprised how quick the townsfolk were to turn their backs on this wounded war vet upon his return from battle. I understand it helped tie into the connection with the actual Beauty and the Beast story to have him presented as a recluse on the outskirts of society. It also sounds like his personality soured a bit after being wounded, so he might not have been the most pleasant company. However, to hear some of the hateful comments which were said by some of Savannah's friends and family was downright shocking. To give him a nickname of the hermit, avoid pretty much any and all contact with him, and to even deter her from spending time with him because of his scars?
Richard Harrow, Boardwalk Empire
This man almost died trying to save the life of his fallen comrades, and rather than provide him with a warm homecoming you're gonna express open shock at his return and start mocking him? I could get how some would be initially surprised at his obvious scars and missing limbs, but they practically treat him as a leper to be avoided at all costs. I just had a hard time believing that an entire town could be so cold to one of their own who was a hero in battle. Especially considering this book takes place in the South, where Southern hospitality is practically a way of life! I feel like even if Asher had tried to hide from the rest of the world he would have had people like my Aunt banging on his door every other day with baked goods whether he liked it or not.
They always say the devil is in the details, and there were a few missteps here and there which were somewhat questionable. Firstly, Savannah and her potential new editor never really focus on the ethical ramifications of a reporter getting romantically involved with her subject. Maybe it's because technically she's not actually employed by this newspaper, and it's more of a trial audition piece? Still though, probably not the best sign of professionalism upon looking for a possible job to swap spit numerous times with the focus of her article.
The fact the editor actually encourages their little romance seemed also slightly unbelievable, but heck what do I know? It's the lifestyle section. Maybe they're a bit more loose on the do's and dont's. But considering she was fired from her last job because of a bad source who just happened to be the guy she was dating means she doesn't have the best track record when her personal and professional lives start to mingle. Lastly, it's called Johns Hopkins people! Not John Hopkins!! Ok, I realize this is barely worth a mention, but as an employee of said establishment, it was like nails on a chalkboard.
Keeping Secrets
Their relationship might be fairly new, but it doesn't take long before Savannah and Asher are both keeping big secrets from each other. He's not sharing his inquiries into reconstructive surgery to improve his face and limbs. She's not telling him about the approach to her article being about their growing friendship and love. While you really want to push both to open up, I can understand his reasoning a lot better than hers. Asher doesn't want it to be true, but he logically sees the short term reality of their relationship. If Savannah's article is a success she'll move to Phoenix, and that'll be it, so what's the point of putting false hope behind the idea of a forever? He's not going to leave Danvers, and he doesn't want to have to ask her to give up her dreams of a career. I think he also fears that if he mentions it to her and she latches onto the idea of him improving himself, then it means she's only sticking with him because of the possibility he'll look better on the outside. That in essence would show that who he is now is lacking. It's really an interesting observation of his mental state and reasoning.
Now, if we look at her reasons for silence about the approach to her article? Girl what are you thinking?? What, you think he's just not gonna read it once it's published and realize that you included some of the most private details of your relationship with a wide audience? Savannah basically admits to herself that her motive is to ask for forgiveness later rather than permission beforehand. Mkay…we'll see how that works out for ya.
Turns out, very very badly. As expected. Asher really rips her a new one, and you can't completely fault him for it. She went against his trust and privacy. What I really loved about this big blow-up scene was that Asher gave her every opportunity to explain her reasoning once the truth came to light. I was wondering if we'd get an instance where he refused to listen to reason, but instead he calmly asks her to explain her motives. The problem is, her reasoning suuucks. It always did. She was desperate to salvage her career, and when the editor demanded something more steamy and romantic in her article about Asher, she caved to that pressure. In spite of countless opportunities to explain the true spin of her article to Asher, she chose to keep silent. She assumed their love was strong enough that he'd automatically forgive her indiscretion and misuse of his trust. Well, you know what happens when you assume, don't you? It almost makes you question which of them is the beauty and which is the beast.
Series: A Modern Fairytale, book 1. I'll probably continue with this series.
Final Impressions: Goodness gracious do I want Asher for myself. This man is so damn near perfect I can't even stand it. Sure he may have been a bit surly in the beginning, but he was quick to open up and let his true beauty shine. Savannah is a bit more hit or miss. Her love for Asher is undeniably true, but she let her ambition for success cloud her judgement when it came to him. We all knew it would be just a matter of time before the truth blew up in her face, and when it does man oh man is it a humdinger. In the end you can't deny these two ultimately brought out the best in each other. She gives him the hope and desire to live again, while he helps her see what true love feels like.
Smut Level: Asher might only have one hand, but my God does he know how to use it.
Get it on Amazon: Click Here. FREE Kindle Version. Self-Published. 290 Pages
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March 15, 2018 by romance4thebeach
Enchant: Beauty and the Beast Retold by Demelza Carlton
A tale as old as time. With a few updates here and there of course!!
Once upon a time…The wicked King Thorn forced the enchantress Zuleika to cast a terrible curse. She fled his court to travel the world, helping those who need her magic most. Until a search for her merchant father's lost ships leads her to an enchanted island, where Prince Vardan, the island's ruler, is afflicted by the most powerful curse Zuleika has ever encountered. She's not sure she can reverse the spell, but she's determined to try. After all, a prince who fights pirates can't be all bad…no matter how beastly his appearance. Together, can the enchanting beauty and the beastly prince break the spell?
My initial first impression for this novel? Gorgeous cover, and yaaaaay short chapters! After about 1/4 of the way in though? Cover is still gorgeous, but shit, more short chapters. I discovered I'm unbelievably picky when it comes to chapter length. Sometimes short chapters are the perfect break for when I'm waiting for my coffee to brew, or pasta to boil. Not to mention a great way to kill time during commercial breaks. The fact that before tackling this book I had just come off a novel where the chapters were crazy long, well I was just in Heaven. However, it really didn't take long for the frustration to start seeping in. In all seriousness, I would say the average length of time it took to finish reading a chapter in this book was just under 2 minutes. While this was an excellent way to introduce our characters and provide a brief back-story to our enchanted curse, it became a clear problem in later chapters where key scenes were rushed. This made the book itself feel almost stunted since you had so many short chapters at work which could flip-flop so easily between story lines, as well as switch point of views between our Beast and Beauty.
An Enchanting Beauty
Personally I just love adaptations of classic fairy tales. It's so fun to see which elements the author will keep the same, and how they'll bring their own unique twist to the story. For this version, perhaps the biggest change involves our beauty. Her actual name is Zuleika; a far cry from Belle, and she's not just the peasant daughter of a poor inventor. Oh no. She's the enchantress who sets the curse upon our beastly prince. Gotta say, I totally loved this twist! From the classic tale the enchantress feature was always a bit of a mystery, and her motivations were kind of muddled. But in this we see how Zuleika is threatened by an evil king to put a curse on an object intended for his sworn enemy. Enter mirror.
To save her life and that of her family, Zuleika puts a curse on the mirror not knowing it will eventually end up in the hands of our prince. Upon using it for the first time he transforms into the Beast, while the servants and citizens of his kingdom become invisible. A unique change to a dancing clock and candlestick! When Zuleika magically appears in Prince Vardan's kingdom after an accident he finds her indescribably beautiful, and because she refuses to reveal her true identity he resorts to calling her Lady Belle. And of course, it wouldn't be Beauty and Beast without a ball featuring our beautiful enchantress in a gorgeous gown of yellow silk.
A Kind-Hearted Beast
Although I really enjoyed some of the variations to our classic tale, there were some I wasn't a huge fan of, or at least had trouble understanding. When Zuleika first curses the mirror, she says that whoever uses it will transform into whatever they truly are on the inside. Therefore, when our prince first uses it he becomes this hairy beast with tusks. Not exactly the picture of a guy you'd wanna introduce to the folks. But here's the strange part. When Zuleika arrives in the prince's kingdom and speaks with his subjects, they all say how he's always been a kind-hearted and just ruler. Soooo shouldn't he have like, turned into a puppy or something?
In all the descriptions of his character, he was never revealed to be cruel, vain, or beast-like in any way. So why the beast form?! In my opinion, it was the one main flaw to the story. The other thing I found hard to believe was it took soooooo long before Zuleika realized she was the enchantress who cast the spell over the prince and his city. It just seemed strange that she wouldn't have even been able to sense her own power within the magic blanketing the city. Hell, at one point she does sense it, but just brushes it aside. Come on now, you have all that magic, listen to it once in a while!
Series: Romance a Medieval Fairytale, book 1. Zuleika seems like the key that will unlock all the other novels in this series. During her travels throughout the novel we overhear her encounters with magical slippers, and even a trouble-making witch she banished to a lamp in a hidden cave. Sounds a tad familiar, no?
Should you read it? A fun and fantastical retelling of a beauty who falls for a beast. Spotting all the classic elements within the new changes was like a fun scavenger hunt. Unfortunately, I think the short chapter format of the novel impeded the depth of the writing, and made the story seem stunted. Overall an interesting start to the series, but there's some definite room for improvement going forward.
Smut Level: Only at the very end of the novel do we get one beautiful love scene. It didn't hurt that some witches had previously cast a spell on the prince's…saber…to always please his woman in the bedroom.
Get it on Amazon: Click Here. FREE! Lost Plot Press. 248 Pages.
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September 10, 2016 by romance4thebeach
The Beautician and the Billionaire by Evelyn Aster
I have lost track of the number of modern versions of Beauty and the Beast that I've read in the last few years, but I haven't managed to get sick of them yet! I just love seeing how various authors will interpret the classic tale, and create their own beauty and beast.
This is the complete romance of Conor and Charisse! Charisse is still reeling from a miscarriage that tore her relationship apart last year. Her only focus is making her beauty salon a hit in Manhattan. Conor is still recovering from the death of his wife three years ago. He spends his days orchestrating corporate takeovers. Charisse and Conor want nothing more than to be left alone. But when Charisse's dad loses three of Conor's ships at sea, negotiations begin that land Charisse under contract to Conor.
One of the unique aspects of this novel is that it was actually released as a serial. That being said, in my opinion the evolving complexity of the main characters was the standout feature. I felt like my opinions of them were constantly changing, and that my first impressions didn't always hold true. At first, you think Charisse's dad is a heartless prick who uses his daughters for his own personal advantage. Eventually you come to see how he's always treasured them above all else. As for her sister, Marie, I initially thought she was a ditzy socialite who only wanted to sleep her way to the top. However, in the end, I think she may have been the most intelligent character of the bunch. I don't think I've ever encountered a group of characters that have kept me on my toes so much!
Our Beautiful Beast
Something I love about any Beauty and the Beast retelling is the interpretation of the Beast, and Conor sure is a humdinger. Without question, Conor could definitely play a beast. At times I believe the term "rat bastard" came to mind. He's not afraid to push Charisse to her ultimate limits, and he'll do anything to have her. Even if it involves pushing her away.
Our Beauty, Charisse, manages to do the impossible by getting Conor to open up. Both characters are dealing with complicated issues from their pasts, and they struggle to deal with it on their own. It's only when they come together, and support each other, that they can become strong enough to move on towards a brighter future as a couple.
Evolving Contracts
At times I did sort of feel like the story went in too many different directions. Conor sets up deals and contracts with seemingly every character in the book. These deals were altered, dropped entirely, or sometimes tweaked slightly that it was kind of hard to keep track. I must say though, we have a stellar ending on our hands here! There is one fabulous climactic scene at the end which highlights how far Charisse has come, and grown since being with Conor. I wanted to do a fist bump I was so proud.
Series: Originally produced as a serial, you can now buy all of the parts in one convenient package.
Should you read it? This novel definitely starts with a bang, and the ending was so unbelievably satisfying on so many levels you gotta love it. There were a few parts in between that dragged a bit, and it's important to remember that Conor can be the ultimate beast every once in a while. It all comes together in the ending though!
Smut Level: These two make passionate love in a swing. Not of the BDSM variety! It's sort of a giant bed swing in his penthouse garden. That being said, they can get pretty raunchy when they want to. At one point they even make out in her salon chair. Looooove!
Get it on Amazon: Click Here. $9.99 Kindle Price. Hot Java. 413 Pages.
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A case of metastasis of choriocarcinoma to duodenum
Masahiro Shinoda, Yoshifumi Takenaka, Takaaki Yamamoto, Toshio Mori
Department of Surgery (General and Gastroenterological Surgery)
A 30-year-old woman was admitted with tarry stools. Her HCGβ level was high; 140 ng/ml in the serum and 1340 IU/1 in the urine. Findings were as follows; a huge ulcerous lesion in the 2nd portion of the duodenum, multiple masses in the liver, and pneumothorax on the right side. The biopsy diagnosis of the duodenum and liver was choriocarcinoma. To control bleeding from the duodenum, gastrojejunostomy was performed. But her general condition did not take a favorable turn, and she died 50 days after the operation. Histological diagnosis by autopsy was pure choriocarcinoma. It had metastasized to the lung, liver, stomach, pancreas and left ovary, but no primary lesion was found in her genital tract. She had a history of labor one year earlier, and we diagnosed her condition as metastasis of gestational choriocarcinoma to the duodenum, probably originating in the uterus or placenta. Eight cases of choriocarcinoma in the duodenum were reported in the literature, but our case is the first one of metastasis of gestational choriocarcinoma to the duodenum.
Japanese Journal of Gastroenterological Surgery
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Shinoda, M., Takenaka, Y., Yamamoto, T., & Mori, T. (1997). A case of metastasis of choriocarcinoma to duodenum. Japanese Journal of Gastroenterological Surgery, 30(7), 1766-1770. https://doi.org/10.5833/jjgs.30.1766
A case of metastasis of choriocarcinoma to duodenum. / Shinoda, Masahiro; Takenaka, Yoshifumi; Yamamoto, Takaaki et al.
In: Japanese Journal of Gastroenterological Surgery, Vol. 30, No. 7, 1997, p. 1766-1770.
Shinoda, M, Takenaka, Y, Yamamoto, T & Mori, T 1997, 'A case of metastasis of choriocarcinoma to duodenum', Japanese Journal of Gastroenterological Surgery, vol. 30, no. 7, pp. 1766-1770. https://doi.org/10.5833/jjgs.30.1766
Shinoda M, Takenaka Y, Yamamoto T, Mori T. A case of metastasis of choriocarcinoma to duodenum. Japanese Journal of Gastroenterological Surgery. 1997;30(7):1766-1770. doi: 10.5833/jjgs.30.1766
Shinoda, Masahiro ; Takenaka, Yoshifumi ; Yamamoto, Takaaki et al. / A case of metastasis of choriocarcinoma to duodenum. In: Japanese Journal of Gastroenterological Surgery. 1997 ; Vol. 30, No. 7. pp. 1766-1770.
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What is the Poo Method and why would you only wash your hair every two weeks?
For some, the act of washing hair is a soothing ritual. For others, it's more of a chore. A few of the people who fall into the latter category have decided to embark on a movement that may sound a little unpleasant to some, but apparently works. So what is the No Poo method, as it is commonly known, and what really happens to your hair when you stop washing it for two weeks? I tried it to find out, and it didn't go as I expected.
It's unclear when the No Poo method, as it's commonly known, began but it has been adopted by a number of wellness bloggers over the past few years. It simply involves throwing away all of your shampoo and conditioner and washing your hair with either just water or a combination of natural products.
Why would people bother to do this? According to the official No Poo site, it's because people believe that the harsh chemicals often included in commercial haircare products strip hair of its natural oils or sebum, resulting in a process that actually makes hair greasier, encouraging you to wash your hair more frequently.
While it's clear that there isn't really any science to prove the No Poo method works, you're still likely to come across stories of people who have stopped using shampoo and loved it. In June, Metro published the story of a woman who had been washing her hair with water for two months and was so impressed that she was persuading her friends to try it. Blogger Lucy Aitken Read hasn't used shampoo in years and even wrote a book explaining how and why you should do the same.
If you'd like to try it out for yourself, there's a few things you should know. Those with a normal scalp will apparently do better using just water while those who have oilier skin may want to try washing their hair with baking soda diluted with water and condition with similarly diluted apple cider vinegar.
You may also want to attempt co-washing which is where you banish shampoo from your life and only wash the ends of your hair with conditioner.
Whether you're worried about the harmful effects of chemicals on your hair or are fed up with how lacklustre it feels and looks, there's no guarantee that trying something like the No Poo method will help. But it can't hurt either.


As far as I am concerned, until recently the most noticeable and most interesting miniatures from Scibor Monstrous Miniatures store were SF Roman Legionaries. But now there are new minis that are similar to Legionaries but are still different, based on another ancient Middle Sea civilization and brought to science fiction reality, SPAAARTAAA !
No other ancient army in history of mankind had been so glorified in popular culture as Spartan warriors, especially the 300 Spartans who died at Thermopile defending Greece against the Persian invasion. Of course, most of what we know from movies, comic books or games is fictitious, but this does not change fact that Sparta and its soldiers were feared and admired by most ancient countries. Scibor Spartan miniatures made use that ancient heritage to the fullest.
At the first glance the inspiration for the miniatures is apparent. Warriors' armor and weapons bear clear resemblance to ancient Greek soldiers' equipment. Breastplate armor is stylized to look like abdominal muscles and its lower part is covered with a robe.
Additionally, the breastplate may be adorned with a gemstone or a chain with some small icon. One other thing that is visible at that part of the armor is parchments with wax seals near the armored shoulder pads.
Leg armor is relatively plain and simple looking, and the only engravings are those of stylized Greek letter Alpha and solar rays. Shoulder pads are also of simple design. They are smooth and one is adorned with small shield with an eagle or again Alpha letter inside.
Their weapons bear strong resemblance to Roman Legionaries' halberds. The core of the weapon is short and at the rear tip it is ended with small blade. At the top of the halberd there is a range weapon (similar to a bolt gun) added at the bottom of a long blade.
There is a mantle with fur falling from the back of all the Spartan miniatures, similar to those you can know from SF Celtic miniatures range. From beneath the mantle there extends a turbine that is a part of the generator that powers up the warrior's armor.
Every model has its own battlebase. Those bases look like more or less seriously damaged block (plate) of marble with a large Alpha letter engraved in the stone surface.
Like all Scibor's products, Spartan SF miniatures are quite massive and bulky, and the main part of each model is created from one solid block of resin. For me that is not a problem but I know that this technique has many supporters and opponents. Those minis should satisfy all those who like Scibor Monstrous Miniatures brand. The only drawback in my opinion are slim weapons, halberds can by easily damaged or broken with little force and weapon blade felt little… flimsy.


You do not have to choose a vacation rental that sits directly beside the beach to maximize enjoyment of your last minute Myrtle Beach getaway. Sometimes the house that will best suit your needs will be situated in a quiet neighborhood where you can relax and rejuvenate away from the crowded shoreline. Caribbean Cove 543 is a four-bedroom house that also boasts four and one half baths where guests can spread out and relax.
The location of Caribbean Cove 543 is superb if you are looking for a rental that is close to the beautiful South Carolina beach but will also provide the option of enjoying quiet days with the family in the warm South Carolina sunshine away from the shore for a last minute vacation. After enjoying a quick breakfast prepared in the fully equipped kitchen, you have the option of packing a picnic lunch and taking the family to the beach just a few blocks away or hanging out beside the sparkling community swimming pool to cool down. Relaxation is simple in a lounge chair beside the pool enjoying the fantastic Myrtle Beach weather or you can grab your favorite book and relax on the furnished covered porch when you want some down time.
When you want excitement, head out and explore the city where you will find a plethora of opportunities for entertainment. Myrtle Beach offers more than 100 golf courses, amusement parks, live entertainment theatres and a myriad of shopping venues from outlet malls to unique boutiques. If you want to try your hand at something a bit different from the usual beach vacation activities try parasailing or stand-up paddle boarding.
Caribbean Cove 543 is furnished to provide all that guests need during their vacation to the South Carolina shoreline. In addition to the fully equipped kitchen, this house has a grill as well as a washer and dryer for guest convenience. This charming Myrtle Beach vacation rental takes care of guest entertainment when they want to stay in with flatscreen CCTVs, DVD players and WIFI. When you want to relax, you will not find a better destination than Myrtle Beach and Caribbean Cove 543 is an excellent choice for accommodations on your last minute family beach vacation.
Loved this home! Close to everything! Walking distance to the Boardwalk, Family Kingdom, Waterpark and ocean. We loved it so much, we are staying again this June.
Excellent! Clean condo and the office was very helpful.
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Responsibility and Care: It's How We Operate
In many ways, our approach to animal care hasn't changed in the 135 years since John and Emma Holden first started farming: do what's best for the animal and practice the best animal husbandry skills possible.
Our success as farmers depends upon the health of our herd, so our very first priority is ensuring that each and every animal receives appropriate treatment and care. We maintain the proper environment, monitor air quality and ventilation, ensure that sick animals receive proper treatment and provide ongoing animal care education for our employees.
Along with our contract partners, we also proudly participate in the We Care responsible pork initiative, an effort led by the National Pork Board and the National Pork Producers Council. Our involvement in We Care is our signed commitment to uphold the industry's highest ethical principles and animal well-being practices.
There are six We Care ethical principles to which we adhere:
Produce safe food.
Protect and promote animal well-being.
Ensure practices to protect public health.
Safeguard natural resources in all of our practices.
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Contribute to a better quality of life in our communities.
In addition to its six stated ethical principles, We Care also includes the Pork Quality Assurance Plus ® (PQA Plus) program and the Transport Quality Assurance ® (TQA) program.
The PQA Plus program promotes humane practices to raising, handling and housing animals. The program ensures food safety and provides detailed information to help producers measure, track and continuously improve animal well-being. The TQA program guides swine transporters, producers and handlers during the movement and transport of animals.
We are also an industry leader in the adoption of a complete premises identification program, a part of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Premises identification helps ensure animal health and disease control by utilizing a nationally standardized premises identification number (PIN) that makes possible the rapid and accurate response to animal-health events.
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IPL (Indian Premier League)
Best XI cheaper than Virat Kohli's IPL salary
RCB retained Virat Kohli ahead of IPL 2018 for a whopping amount of Rs 17 crore.
by Vinay Author
Published - Dec 4, 2019 6:36 pm | Updated - Dec 4, 2019 6:36 pm
Virat Kohli. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)
The IPL auction for the 13th edition of the cash-rich league is just a few days away. The fans are always excited to know which player receives the highest bid at the auction. But, one thing is for sure that the highest earner from the auction won't receive a contract so good as the Indian captain, Virat Kohli's contract.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper makes 17 Crores INR from his IPL contract. No other player has ever had such an expensive price but there is no other Virat Kohli either. The right-handed batsman holds the record for scoring the most runs in the tournament. Besides, he is the only player to have hit four IPL hundreds in a single tourney.
However, thinking practically, some pundits would want to have 11 players in their team instead of occupying those funds for just one excellent cricketer.
Hence, in this article, we will have a look at an IPL XI that is cheaper than Virat Kohli's salary
Prithvi Shaw (1.2 Crores INR)
Prithvi Shaw. (Photo Source: Bidesh Manna/IANS)
Former India U19 captain, Prithvi Shaw had earned a contract of Rs 1.2 Crores from Delhi Capitals in 2018. He has been retained at the same price and, he had made every penny of his salary count in the previous IPL edition.
Shaw scored 353 runs for his side in just 16 matches, averaging 22.04. His strike rate of 133.71 proves why he is one of the best young talents of the country. He made his Test debut against West Indies in 2018 and was set to play against Australia as well.
However, a last-minute injury ruled him out for a few months. Later, he received a ban for consuming a banned substance. But, Prithvi made his return to the cricket field earlier this month. He played extremely well for Mumbai in his comeback match.
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Rafting the South Fork Salmon in Idaho. Photo by Skip Volpert.
The level was 3.69 Ft. Guides from the Middle Fork of the Salmon River decided to check out the other side of the Frank Church. Andrew Wilkin, Kevin Widerman, Colin Hughes, and Josh Edmunson. We did a 3 day, 2 night raft trip. First night we Camped at mile 14.7 on river left, above Mule Kick. Second night at the confluence of the Main Salmon. 14ft boats are a perfect size raft for this level. Enjoy the report below!
For Oregon Boaters, I would compare the SF Salmon to the Illinois. It's a run I'd describe as "land of the giants," big holes lurking, huge horizon lines, and long continuous rapids with necessary moves. Similar to the logistics of the Illinois, the remoteness, shuttle, and changing flows make it difficult, but very doable for those who are motivated!
First, to do this run you should understand the levels for a safe, good time. The gauge is measure here: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?site_no=13310700.
I would recommend 2.5ft to 3.7ft. Anything above 3.7, be careful.
Once you have the gauge figured out, then you should organize a shuttle. Google the shuttle companies in the area, or call a friend from McCall.
I like to break the SF into 3 sections. The first section is the put-in (confluence of the Secesh river) to Mule Kick rapid (mile 15). Second section, Mule Kick (Mile 15) to the Saw Mill (Mile 23), then the Saw Mill (mile 23) to Fall Creek rapid (Mile 32), the last big rapid on the South Fork.
Section 1: From the put-in to Devils creek, be on your toes, lots of fun class III-IV boogie water. In no time you'll be at Devils Creek, the first significant rapid at Mile 9. Scout on the left. Devils creek is a tricky rapid, which has a history of wood being stuck in it. Make sure you scout and really inspect the last part of the drop. After Devils Creek, is a continuous set of read and run class III-IV. Be alert and ready to make moves, some rapids you will just have to just square and push through the big hits. Around mile 14ish is a stretch of sand bar camps on river left. Nice spot to stay, above the next set of rapids.
Entrance to Devil's Creek. Photo by Skip Volpert.
Devil's Creek on the South Fork Salmon. Photo by Skip Volpert.
The second section: Mule Kick (mile 15) to the Saw Mill (mile 23). It's tough for me to remember all the names of the rapids, just know there's a plethora of rapids. I would recommend scouting most, if not all of them. Scout Mule Kick on the left, there's a big pool above. Make sure to look for an eddy on river left below the rapid, Elk Creek is around the corner. Below Elk Creek is a spicy noodle plate of rapids. Be careful, hit em straight.
The Sawmill at Mile 23. Photo by Skip Volpert.
The third section, the Lumber Mill (mile 25ish) to the Confluence (mile 36.2). As the river begins to mellow, below Grouse Creek, you'll notice a huge sawdust burner [note: we originally called this a "steam boiler" (see Ken's comment at bottom of page)] on river left. Awesome structure to explore and check out. Note, the first rapid below the lumber mill is a technical class IV-V rapid. Far left is a undercut. No Bueno. Go center. After a couple more fun rapids the canyon will begin to narrow and you'll be entering the last big section of the SF, buckle up!
Once you enter the canyon the gradient will increase significantly. Lots of rapids. Near the end of the stretch, is Monumental rapid (mile 31). Run hey diddle diddle right down the middle, some big hits to be had. This is a key rapid to note. Below monumental rapid is the scout eddy for Fall Creek. The scout is on the right, there's small sandbar with a noticeable trail.
First part of Fall Creek. Photo by Skip Volpert.
Fall creek is a 3 part rapid. You will want to scout all the drops. Once you push off in your boat it can be difficult to stop above the last drop. The Main Salmon confluence is at mile 36.4. You can spend the night at the confluence, and then float out the next day. Note, you're not allowed to camp on the Main Salmon. From the confluence to the Main Salmon take-out is 23 miles. Drink beers and celebrate good times!
Making the move in the first part of Fall Creek. Photo by Skip Volpert.
Success! Photo by Skip Volpert.
Last drop in Fall Creek. Photo by Skip Volpert.
Always wondered about the South Fork. Thanks for posting that article. One minor comment: That's not a steam boiler. It's a sawdust burner. Every sawmill in Idaho had one of those up into the 1970s. They'd burn day and night, and glow red after dark.
Hi Ken – thanks for the note and edit. Just fixed that.
Hi Will, thanks for the great report. The SFK Salmon's been on my bucket list for many years now. However, many other successful permits have swayed our attempts so far. Hopefully this next year I'll make it?
Yes, there are more campsites, but the sites are not as defined like on other rivers. Few sandbars, mostly benches. You will definitely have to keep an eye out for what you think is a good spot. With a small group, I'm sure you will find some nice camps. I've heard of people camping around the saw mill, and also below Fall Creek on river right.
Wigwam burner for preburn for the boilers that are still there I believe. Amazing investment into that site that never panned out. Believe there is plenty of history and stories.
Nice report and photos. The SF is equally exciting, but not as threatening, when running it in IKs at summer lows. I assume that cranky redneck who had a gold claim at the Secesh put in is no longer there?
Nice pics and report. But you forgot to mention the rabid wolves, rattlesnakes that crawl all over your boats and into your sleeping bags at every rock strewn camp, and the redneck locals who are wannabe extras from The Deliverance.
And hello again Mike Q.. Daddy Del is no longer there.
That sign was there for years till it was taken out by epic high water, maybe 2011.
Hi Ted. Glad to see you're still on the rivers.
I recall seeing an old 8mm movie of a hair run on the SF at real high water many years ago. Maybe even as early as the '70s. Lots of trouble, flips, near death, lost gear, etc. Amazingly, the movie footage survived. Anyone remember this movie? Know its title? Available on CD? Etc.?
i heard that there are big holes on this river kinda like the Cal Salmon. Should i put rocks in the front of my boat?


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13 December 2019 / Best Practices
Should You Use Teams or Individual Players Mode?
GooseChase organizers will notice two distinct game modes when they access the Participants tab in the Game Manager. This setting determines whether players will be completing their Mission Lists as part of a team with multiple devices contributing submissions, or individually from a single device.
Teams: In Teams mode, multiple mobile devices can join the same team. Once a participant from a team completes a mission, that mission shows as completed for the whole team. All participants on a team are able to take turns submitting photos for different missions, but only one submission can be entered for each mission.
Individual Players: When playing as individuals, each player is able to submit an answer for all of the missions in the game. This allows each participant to be able to earn their own points and show their work. Individuals will all play with their own usernames and profile photos which will be displayed in the Activity Feed and Leaderboard.
This blog post will include benefits of each, and suggestions for when to choose one mode over the other from an organizational level. Please take a look at our FAQ on Managing Teams and Participants for more technical help with setting up your participants.
Benefits of Using Teams Mode
Teams mode is useful for events where individual team members might not be sticking together for the entire duration of the GooseChase game, but still want to compete together. An example might be a weekend-long conference GooseChase game with different organizations competing against each other. Since it's unrealistic to team members from an organization to always be together in a group for the whole weekend, utilizing Teams mode means individual members can contribute to their team's score on their own time.
Being able to divide up the mission list gives a unique sense of each individual player on a team contributing their efforts toward a greater whole. Heroes are able to shine, as more difficult missions can motivate individuals to go the extra mile and bring home big points for the team. In cases of especially competitive games, such as those with missions spread out over a large distance or those limited by time constraints, the extra coordination and cooperation needed to ensure individual team members are not duplicating their efforts adds another level of challenge. For these reasons, Teams mode games can make for an ideal team-building activity format.
One thing to consider with Teams mode is that not all members of the team will get the chance to experience completing each mission on the list, which means this format is typically not suitable for games where important training or educational material is being communicated. We generally don't recommend creating teams of more than 5 individual players, as this can result in the game feeling "crowded", and some players feeling like they aren't able to contribute. Please also note that the *leaderboard *for Teams mode only tracks the points of an entire team, and it is not possible to view the points contributed by each individual.
Benefits of Using Individual Players Mode
Individual Players mode is ideal for competitive games that result in one definite winner, or games that involve a smaller number of players. With this mode, players have access to their own mission list, and do not have to worry about other players on their team already completing a mission. Using this mode, it's possible to deliver educational or training-oriented content through the game and ensure that all players have a chance to complete the missions. Players are also able to utilize the leaderboard to track exactly how many points they have individually scored in this type of game.
Team Games With Individual Players Mode
Team-oriented games are not entirely impossible using Individual Players mode. A game can be set up in Individual Players mode with missions that require multiple players to complete, as long as all members of teams stay together for the duration of the game. This format is popular for games at community events, those that include younger children, or any other type of event where there is less of a desire for members of the team to split up. A team-oriented game using Individual Players mode can only be played with one mobile device per team signed in to the game, so it can be helpful to delegate team captains who will handle completing mission submissions on their device.
Have you decided on whether you will be using Teams or Individual Players mode for your game? Check out our scavenger hunt ideas or FAQ for more resources to help you organize your GooseChase!


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'PIRATE!' Trump CONDEMNED by Syria for recognising Golan Heights as Israeli territory
— Mar 28, 2019
While the USA decision to recognise Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights is primarily being explained away with geopolitics, it in fact has much more to do with United States domestic politics.
Turkey's foreign minister on Tuesday blasted "some Arab countries" for their silence on U.S. President Donald Trump's move to recognise Israel's sovereignty over occupied Golan Heights, Anadolu Agency reports. Any declaration of a unilateral border change goes against the foundation of the rules-based global order and the UN Charter.
"This recognition is not conducive to efforts towards creating peace and regional stability", Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement yesterday. "Canada's long-standing position remains unchanged", the Canadian foreign ministry said.
The statement came a day after United States President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that officially recognises the Golan Heights as part of Israel.
"Israel took control of the Golan Heights in 1967 to safeguard its security from external threats".
Saudi Arabia firmly rejected Trump's decision, and affirmed its position that the Golan Heights is occupied Syrian land in accordance with relevant global resolutions.
Canadians on cruise ship that was stranded off Norway; one injured
Founder and chairman of Viking Cruises, Norwegian billionaire Torstein Hagen , met some of those who had been airlifted. The Viking Sky lost power on Saturday amid rough seas and sent out a mayday signal as it drifted towards rocks.
Earlier in the day, U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres also stressed the worldwide body's view that the territory's status has not changed. Fellow Gulf nations, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait, also expressed their regret regarding the decision on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia's Arab News reported.
What is the significance of the Golan Heights? "The UN's policy on the Golan is reflected in the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, and that policy has not changed".
"Trump does not have the right and the legal authority to legitimise the occupation", the unnamed source said.
Waving the Syrian flags, the people chanted slogans stressing that the Golan Heights are part of Syrian territory and carried banners reading "All of us for Golan" and "Golan is a Syrian area". He said he hoped other nations would "join us and understand how important. how right it is". Israel returned most of Egypt's lost territory (except the Gaza Strip) in the 1979 peace agreement, but continues to occupy the lands it conquered from Jordan and Syria 52 years later. The land was seized by Israel from Syria in 1967 and annexed in 1981.
A man holds a young child as he sits on a snow sled at the Mount Hermon ski resort in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights March 26, 2019.
Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates said that they regretted the decision, adding that global law should be honored.
Manchester United chiefs pleased with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's defensive work
China not taking Boeing 737 MAX 8 airworthiness certificate applications
Jordan Peele's 'Us' stuns with $70 million opening weekend
McDonald's to acquire Dynamic Yield in move to personalize the drive-thru
The acquisition allows McDonald's to tailor the items displayed on menu boards at drive-thru outlets to customers. Dynamic Yield's website says customers have included Urban Outfitters Inc., Ikea and HelloFresh.
UC Irvine Anteaters vs
K-State responded on a 3-pointer from Stokes with 4:26 left in the game, which brought the Wildcats to within 5 points at 61-56. The Anteaters are 31-5 on the season, 6-1 on a neutral floor, 21-13-1 against the spread and 18-17 with the over.
Why Nasa's historic all-female spacewalk isn't happening
It will be Koch's first spacewalk. "Because only one medium-size torso can be made ready by Friday, Koch will wear it". Before the swap, Friday's spacewalk was set to be led by women both in space and on the ground.
US Does Not Intend to Solve Venezuelan Crisis Militarily - Shanahan
Neither state electricity company Corpoelec nor the Venezuelan information ministry responded to requests for comment. The nongovernmental organization Doctors for Health said 26 people died in public hospitals.
Smollett expected at hearing to discuss cameras in courtroom
Police say Smollett - who gained fame on Fox musical drama Empire - staged the attack in a bid to gain publicity and a bigger paycheck.
Ebola epidemic in DR Congo now exceeds 1000 cases
The outbreak was declared on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 , after several cases were reported in Nord Kivu. The agency says seven months into the outbreak, the number of cases should be going down, not up.
Trump Admin Going After Obamacare to Overturn Entire Law
When Congress reduced that penalty to zero in 2017, it effectively removed the high court's justification for upholding the act. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. "Most people receive health care from their employer", Democratic California Rep.
Exiled former premier Thaksin says Thailand's election 'rigged' by junta
The Pheu Thai party has also voiced concerns and wants to inspect disqualified ballots, which are more than a million in number. Prayut toppled the civilian government of Thaksin's younger sister Yingluck in 2014, the twelfth coup in under a century.
New Zealand orders top-level inquiry into Christchurch terror attack
The two repatriated Indian victims are a 23-year-old master's student and a 24-year-old commercial pilot. His father, Syed Ayaz Ahmed, family members and government officials received his body at the airport.
Ronda Rousey, Becky Lynch, and Charlotte Flair on ESPN SportsCenter
Charlotte Flair is a seven-time Champion in WWE , a former Division 1 volleyball player, philanthropist and author. In October, WWE held Evolution , its first-ever all-women's pay-per-view.
Boeing to brief on 737 MAX updates as Ethiopian backs planemaker
American Airlines is extending flight cancellations through April 24 due to having to ground 24 Boeing 737 Max aircraft in its fleet.
Dr. Dre celebrates daughter getting in USC "on her own"
Dre's daughter got into college, and like any modern and proud parent, the rap mogul on Saturday showed off on social media. Loughlin's daughter, Olivia Jade , is no longer attending USC amid the fallout of the scandal .
Defending champ Casey grabs share of PGA lead as Donald lurks
Coming off a victory three weeks ago in Singapore, the top-ranked Park birdied five of the first six holes on her final nine. Luke Donald , who briefly held the lead, shot a 70 and was one behind, along with Scott Stallings (68) and Sungjae Im (67).
Wofford players have "definitely watched" Kentucky play this season
Wofford briefly surged ahead in the second half at 35-32, but the Wildcats scored 13 of 15 points and took the lead for good. Saturday's Kentucky-Wofford game pits two teams who had no trouble winning their first round matchups against each other.
Outspoken lawyer Michael Avenatti charged with trying to extort Nike
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels , alleges she had an affair with US President Donald Trump . Daniels said she was "saddened but not shocked" to learn of Avenatti's arrest.


The Clemson/Georgia game has come and gone an wow what a game!!!! ESPN was shooting from the campus all day and neither team's effort was disappointing. It was a well fought battle right to the end taking place in one of the most exciting atmospheres in college football. The Clemson Tigers were able to come out on top with some great play under extreme pressure. The fans came out in droves and the electricity in the stadium was to be believed. This weekend will be remembered for a long time, not just for the outcome of the game but also for the shot in the arm all for the local businesses in Clemson, Seneca – all of Oconee County, Pickens, and even as far away as Greenville. If you had a rental property, it was filled. When you throw the combination of major college sports and academia in with one of the most beautiful lakes in the country, how can you lose?
On the Lake Keowee real estate front, we didn't have any tours over the weekend but did have a nice tour on Monday as folks hung around for Labor Day. It was the last gasp for the Cliffs Beach Club pool (indoor pools at other Cliffs Communities remain open), but you'd still be able to enjoy The Reserve's pool as it's heated and will remain open into October. Now we are eagerly anticipating the fall change as the beautiful colors begin to pop out over the next 6 weeks. It's the perfect time to check out Lake Keowee as the views open up, the air gets crisper, and the temperatures drop into the 60's and 70's.
We expect a good fall season. The economic signs continue to be more good than bad and the home sales pace continues to gain strength eventually leading to a much stronger Lake Keowee real estate market. Sellers, there are still plenty of buyers out there in the market place, make you property stand above the rest. Buyers, plenty of great deals for you to take advantage of, fall on Lake Keowee is a BEAUTIFUL time in every respect!


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Stories from Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Yeryar, Gambill, Wise win Shakamak board seats (Local News ~ 05/05/10)
The three top vote getters in Tuesday's primary election for the Metropolitan School District of Shakamak Board of Trustees were John Gambill, District 2, with 486 votes, Robert Wise from District 2 with 500 votes, and James Yeryar from District 3 with 508 votes...
Unofficial Greene County Primary Election Results (Local News ~ 05/05/10)
Number of precincts -- 32 Machine Ballots -- 4,413 Absentee Ballots -- 931 Provisional Ballots -- 0 Public count -- 5,344 Registered voters -- 19,767 Percentage of voters who voted -- 27.03% United States Senator (R) 134 -- DON BATES, JR. 145 -- RICHARD BEHNEY...
Primary Election voter turnout lowest in a decade (Local News ~ 05/05/10)
Greene County Primary Election Voter Turnout 2000 -- 28.34 percent 2002 -- 29.61 percent 2004 -- 28.31 percent 2006 -- 39.12 percent 2008 -- 51.89 percent 2010 -- 27.02 percent Less than a third of the Greene County registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday's Primary Election...
Letter to the Editor (Letter to the Editor ~ 05/05/10)
To the Editor: Mother's Day for many moms brings to mind homemade cards or gifts, flowers, breakfast (in bed!), warm memories of their babies and children growing up, lots of "I love you's" from sons or daughters. On this special day, another way to celebrate is for kids to give their moms who smoke loving support, encouragement, and information that could help them become tobacco-free before Mother's Day next year. ...
Slates set for national and state races after primary election (Local News ~ 05/05/10)
The slates are set for several national and state races on the November General Election following Tuesday's Primary Election results. Newburgh heart surgeon Larry Bucshon held off a challenge from Tea Party favorite Kristi Risk to win the Republican nomination for Congress in the 8th District...
* May 4 -- Mark D. Underhill, 46, Bruceville, was arrested on a preliminary charge of possession of methamphetamine and was being held without bond. Greene County Sheriff's Deputy Bobby Pierce was the arresting officer.
The Linton Police Department's activity log for Wednesday included one refusal to leave, one illegal burn, one seatbelt complaint, one title check, two assists to the utility department after hours, one structure fire, one missing or runaway juvenile, three accidents with personal injury, two accidents with property damage, one medical/illness, two suspicious vehicles/persons, one child abuse investigation, one reckless driver, one domestic dispute, one abandoned vehicle, one battery and 10 traffic stops.. ...
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Coty C. Fender, domestic battery in the presence of a child under 16 years of age, domestic battery with a previous conviction for domestic battery, strangulation, interference with the reporting of a crime...
James Edwards (Obituary ~ 05/05/10)
James Edwards left this world May 4, 2010. He had suffered a long sickness and is at rest. Jimmy was born Oct. 16, 1961 the son of Donnie and Deloris Edwards, a Christian by faith and a loving person. He is greatly missed but he has completed this journey and is now in the company of his relatives, friends and his Savior...
Driver arrested; accused of being passed out with vehicle running and parked on a highway (Local News ~ 05/05/10)
A 40-year-old Linton man was arrested over the weekend by an officer who said he found him passed out behind the steering wheel of his car which was parked on a highway, still running. Anthony J. Niebrugge was booked into the Greene County Jail on Saturday by Greene County Sheriff's Deputy J. Aaron Smith...
Thursday Friday, May 7 Saturday, May 8 Monday, May 10 Tuesday, May 11 Wednesday, May 12 Thursday, May 13 Friday, May 14 Saturday, May 15 Monday, May 17 Saturday, May 22 Monday, May 24 Tuesday, May 25 Wednesday, May 26 Friday, May 28 Thursday, June 3...
Harold Ray Pickett (Obituary ~ 05/05/10)
Harold Ray Pickett, 75, of Switz City, Ind., passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Shakamak Good Samaritan Center in Jasonville. He was born in Greene County, Ind., March 3, 1935, the son of Millard Ray Pickett and Vivian Grace Howell Pickett...
Lady Thunderbirds make it two wins in a row (High School Sports ~ 05/05/10)
SWITZ CITY -- After failing to win back-to-back games in the last two seasons, the Eastern Greene Lady Thunderbirds finally accomplished the feat following a 6-5 Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference win over host White River Valley Wednesday at Switz City...
Final Babe Ruth signup set (Community Sports ~ 05/05/10)
Linton Babe Ruth Baseball sign ups for boys age 13 to 15 will be held Saturday May 8th at the Linton Boys Baseball Diamond form 10:00 A.M. to Noon. This will be the last chance to get signed up for the Babe Ruth Season. Any questions Contact Kevin Allen at 798-2079...
Eastern Greene shoots 204 (High School Sports ~ 05/05/10)
Clay City defeated Eastern Greene 166-204 in a high school boys golf match Tuesday at Hoosier Hills. "That score was the best we have shot this season," said EGHS coach Jon Uebelhor. "Our top three golfers have shot in the 40s this year, but not in the same match...
Miners lose at Barr-Reeve (High School Sports ~ 05/05/10)
Barr-Reeve jumped to leads of 5-0 and 7-3 and went on to defeat visiting Linton-Stockton 11-4 in a high school baseball game at Montgomery Wednesday. "We kind of started behind the eight ball," said Linton-Stockton coach Bart Berns. "When you give up five (runs) to start, that is tough to overcome...
Lady Miners stay undefeated (High School Sports ~ 05/05/10)
Class 2A No. 2 Linton-Stockton defeated Washington 13-0 in six innings in a high school softball game in Greene County Wednesday. Stephanie Fougerousse tossed a one-hitter as she remained undefeated on the season (13-0). She struck out 15 and walked one...
Eastern Greene falls at home (High School Sports ~ 05/05/10)
Seven Eastern Greene errors led to nine unearned runs as visiting Loogootee defeated the Thunderbirds 11-8 in a high school baseball game Tuesday. The Lions led 7-1 after the first three innings. "I was proud of the way the kids battled back," said Eastern Greene coach Trevor McConnell. "It could have gotten out of hand the way it started...
Bloomfield marshal asks council for help with pit bull problem before something bad happens (Local News ~ 05/05/10)
Bloomfield Town Marshal Ken Tharp is perplexed at what to do about a roaming aggressive pit bull dog. Tharp asked the town council members at Wednesday evening's monthly meeting for some guidance on what the next step might be to protect the residents from this dog before something bad happens...
North Central blanks Cards (High School Sports ~ 05/05/10)
North Central pushed across four runs in the top of the fourth inning as the visiting LadyBirds defeated Bloomfield 4-0 in a high school softball game Wednesday. Bloomfield managed just one hit -- a single by Kendra Spelts. Senior Shelby Gott gave up four hits. She struck out 14 and walked three as her record dipped to 7-3...
Cardinals drop heartbreaker at Loogootee (High School Sports ~ 05/05/10)
The Bloomfield Cardinals fell to 11-7 on the year following a disappointing 5-4 loss at Loogootee Wednesday night in a non-conference high school baseball game. Loogootee snapped a 4-4 tie with a run in the bottom of the sixth to send Jeremiah Myers home with his second loss of the season against four wins...
Miner netters win first (High School Sports ~ 05/05/10)
Bailey Knotts and Ashley Cooper at singles and the No. 1 doubles team of Olivia Wells and Abbey Burris won in straight sets for Linton-Stockton, who defeated West Vigo 3-2 in a high school girls tennis match at Humphreys Park Wednesday. It was the first win of the season for the Miners (1-9)...
2010 Primary Election Results (Local News ~ 05/05/10)
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Thanks to its location behind rather than above the front axle, C3 engine weight is split roughly 85% / 15% front to rear. An otherwise iron blocked BBC with aluminum heads, intake and water pump only weighs approx. 90# more than an L82 SBC, for example, which translates into an increase on the front axle of about 77# with the remaining 13# on the rear. This is on the order of ~1% difference in distribution to the front, and an all-aluminum BBC would actually tip the scales in the other direction. Not exactly the equivalent of having dropped a supermassive black hole in under the hood. Just saying.
I agree,. over the years people have said the big block cars didn't handle as well I always felt that was overblown but still it has to have some effect.
I have a tough time accepting that the Le Mans cars had that tiny lip on the end of the rear deck acting as a spoiler at 200mph?
Which brings me wondering what removing the rear window would do.
Would it act as a diffuser, or improve the aeros in some other way?
Those that have a removable rear claim the car is much quieter.
Anyone have some experience w/this?
When I remove the rear window [69 coupe] the drone from the exhaust system is gone.
I assumed his response was aimed at those saying it was too dangerous to travel at high speeds, not at you and the other useful responders to the thread, but I could be mistaken.
Location: Foothills of the Adirondacks.
It would have to be out of some sort of plastic..
Here is what a late model Audi looks like underneath.
LEAD lots of lead plates on the front!
See the little fins on the top of the Sundowner car that run the length of the roof. They are for stability.
Years ago I was Crew Chiefing for a customer of mine's land speed bike. A friend of his was pitted next to him with the world's fastest stock bodied VW Bug. The friend heard me trying to explain the importance of aerodynamics to my customer. He told a story of how his car was uncontrollable at speed. It was all over the track. He took the car to a aerodynamics engineer and he put the two little fins on the length of the roof on the Bug. He said it completely transformed the Bug. It was now stable at very high speeds.
The fins keep the air running straight along the roof instead of dropping of the sides haphazardly and making the car move around.
The lead in the Sundowner serves two purposes. One is to keep it from going airbound, but the other is for traction. Running on the salt is not like running on any type of pavement racing. Traction is not as good, especially with the skinny tires, and you run for long distances as compared to a drag strip or the straight on a road race track, so the weight doesn't hurt you for acceleration as bad. Except for maybe balancing a car for a race course, the extra weight would hurt handling and acceleration in most other forms of racing.
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A good example IMHO that one needn't go to extreme lengths in order to achieve worthwhile aero improvements underneath.
Not good for either aero drag or downforce.
The best thing to do is look at the racecars and how the bodystyle changed towards the fastback in the later years. It happened for a reason.
Separation creates a high pressure area, not a low pressure area. If the flow remains attatched to the body as in laminar flow that is how lift is generated. Separation is also known as "stall" I think most folks know what a stall is.
Separation creates drag. So with attatched flow you will get better lift and less drag. If a spoiler is employed THEN you get down force with flow over the spoiler and also drag as the air separates aft of the spoiler. The whole reason spoilers need to be used is to counteract lift. Then the spoiler needs to be tall enough to reach the area of flow, that may be much higher off the body of the car due to some separation. If the separation includes burbling (notch back design) then the spoiler would have to be quite tall to reach the region of flowing air and would be more like a flying wing type design, similar to an elevator on an aircraft.
Race cars constantly have to balance drag with lift as does every car now. Less drag on cars makes for a better lifting body as well due to the lack of flow separation. So good in fact that Nascar (at least, others may as well) uses spoilers on their cars to keep them from getting airborne due to lift in a loss of control situation.
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South East Asia / Myanmar
Singapore says ASEAN aims to speed up plan to end Myanmar crisis
by Reuters · 7th July 2021
Image source: Euro News
SINGAPORE, July 7 (Reuters) – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was working to expedite the implementation of a five-point consensus reached by their leaders to deal with the crisis in Myanmar, Singapore's foreign minister said on Tuesday.
"We recognise that implementation of the Five-Point Consensus has been slow and a little disappointing," Vivian Balakrishnan said in written replies to parliamentary questions.
"We are working within ASEAN to expedite this process, with a view to alleviate the humanitarian situation, cease the violence in Myanmar, and set it back on the path of direct negotiation by all stakeholders that will lead to normalcy, peace, and stability for the long term," he said.
In April, ASEAN announced a five-point consensus towards resolving the crisis, though no timeframe was agreed.
Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government on Feb. 1, with almost daily protests and fighting between the army and newly formed militias.
Last month, the United Nations General Assembly called for a stop to the flow of arms to Myanmar and urged the military to respect November election results and release political detainees, including Suu Kyi.
Image source: LA Times
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam and Myanmar's U.N. Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, who speaks for the country's elected civilian government, voted in support of the resolution, while Brunei, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand abstained.
An initial draft U.N. resolution included stronger language calling for an arms embargo on Myanmar. According to a proposal seen by Reuters in May, nine Southeast Asian countries, including Singapore, wanted that language removed.
Balakrishnan said ASEAN would not waver in its commitment to facilitate and support the process in line with the five-point consensus, although it would not be "quick or easy."
He said Singapore voted in favour of the U.N. resolution as the key elements of the resolution are consistent with the city-state's position.
He added that Singapore complies strictly with international obligations on international arms sales and transfers, and abides by U.N. sanctions or embargo against any country.
Reporting by Aradhana Aravindan in Singapore Editing by Ed Davies
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Jose Mourinho's men assessed following draw at the Etihad Stadium.
Premier League leaders Chelsea claimed a 1-1 draw at title rivals Manchester City on Sunday.
The visitors took the lead on 71 minutes, shortly after Pablo Zabaleta had been shown a red card by referee Mike Dean.
Substitute Andre Schurrle scored the Chelsea goal, but the lead did not last, with Frank Lampard coming off the bench to equalise against his former club.
Did not make that many genuine saves, as City only had four shots on target, including Lampard's goal. However, Courtois still managed to impress, largely through his dominance at defensive set-pieces.
Disciplined defensively, Ivanovic did not venture forward too often, but his passive-aggressive attacking philosophy saw him drive Chelsea on to the game's opening goal.


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{
	namespace Compiler
	{
		Compiler::Compiler(std::string filepath):
			m_name(filepath), m_program(Util::File::ReadFile(filepath))
		{
			Initialize();
		}

		Compiler::Compiler(std::string name, std::string program):
			m_name(name), m_program(program)
		{
			Initialize();
		}

		svm::Bytecode& Compiler::DoCompile()
		{
			Phase1();
			Phase2();
			Phase3();
			Phase4();
			Phase5();
			return m_bc;
		}

		void Compiler::Initialize()
		{
			SyntaxHelper::Initialize();
			DirectiveHelper::Initialize();
		}
	}
}

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text:
Q: Simple parallelization of subprocess.run() calls? Consider the following snippet that runs three different subprocesses one after the other with subprocess.run (and notably all with defaulted kwargs):
import subprocess

p1 = subprocess.run(args1)
if p1.returncode != 0:
   error()
p2 = subprocess.run(args2)
if p2.returncode != 0:
   error()
p3 = subprocess.run(args3)
if p3.returncode != 0:
   error()

How can we rewrite this so that the subprocesses are run in parallel to each other?
With Popen right?  What does that exactly look like?
For reference, the implementation of subprocess.run is essentially:
with Popen(*popenargs, **kwargs) as process:
    try:
        stdout, stderr = process.communicate(input, timeout=timeout)
    except TimeoutExpired as exc:
        process.kill()
        if _mswindows:
            exc.stdout, exc.stderr = process.communicate()
        else:
            process.wait()
        raise
    except:
        process.kill()
        raise
    retcode = process.poll()
return CompletedProcess(process.args, retcode, stdout, stderr)

So something like...
with Popen(args1) as p1:
    with Popen(args2) as p2:
        with Popen(args3) as p3:
            try:
                p1.communicate(None, timeout=None)
                p2.communicate(None, timeout=None)
                p3.communicate(None, timeout=None)
            except:
                p1.kill()
                p2.kill()
                p3.kill()
                raise
            if p1.poll() != 0 or p2.poll() != 0 or p3.poll() != 0:
                error()

Is that along the right lines?

A: I would just use multiprocessing to accomplish your mission but ensuring that your invocation of subprocess.run uses capture_output=True so that the output from the 3 commands running in parallel are not interlaced:
import multiprocessing
import subprocess

def runner(args):
    p = subprocess.run(args, capture_output=True, text=True)
    if p.returncode != 0:
        raise Exception(r'Return code was {p.returncode}.')
    return p.stdout, p.stderr

def main():
    args1 = ['git', 'status']
    args2 = ['git', 'log', '-3']
    args3 = ['git', 'branch']
    args = [args1, args2, args3]
    with multiprocessing.Pool(3) as pool:
        results = [pool.apply_async(runner, args=(arg,)) for arg in args]
        for result in results:
            try:
                out, err = result.get()
                print(out, end='')
            except Exception as e: # runner completed with an Exception
                print(e)

if __name__ == '__main__': # required for Windows
    main()

Update
With just subprocess we have something like:
import subprocess

args1 = ['git', 'status']
args2 = ['git', 'log', '-3']
args3 = ['git', 'branch']

p1 = subprocess.Popen(args1)
p2 = subprocess.Popen(args2)
p3 = subprocess.Popen(args3)

p1.communicate()
rc1 = p1.returncode
p2.communicate()
rc2 = p2.returncode
p3.communicate()
rc3 = p3.returncode

But, for whatever reason on my Windows platform I never saw the output from the third subprocess command ('git branch'), so there must be some limitation there. Also, if the command you were running required input from stdin before proceeding, that input would have to be provided to the communicate method. But the communicate method would not complete until the entire subprocess has completed and you would get no parallelism, so as a general solution this is not really very good. In the multiprocessing code, there is no problem with having stdin input to communicate.
Update 2
When I recode it as follows, I now get all the expected output. I am not sure why it makes a difference, however. According to the documentation, Popen.communicate:

Interact with process: Send data to stdin. Read data from stdout and stderr, until end-of-file is reached. Wait for process to terminate and set the returncode attribute. The optional input argument should be data to be sent to the child process, or None, if no data should be sent to the child. If streams were opened in text mode, input must be a string. Otherwise, it must be bytes.

So the call should be waiting for the process to terminate. Nevertheless, my preceding comment about the situation where the command you are executing requiring stdin input (via a pipe) would not run in parallel without using multiprocessing.
import subprocess

args1 = ['git', 'status']
args2 = ['git', 'log', '-3']
args3 = ['git', 'branch']

with subprocess.Popen(args1) as p1:
    with subprocess.Popen(args2) as p2:
        with subprocess.Popen(args3) as p3:
            p1.communicate()
            rc1 = p1.returncode
            p2.communicate()
            rc2 = p2.returncode
            p3.communicate()
            rc3 = p3.returncode