"You Asked For It" is the new video from the Edenlake Crew in Slovakia, featuring Roman Laboš, Jan Hlinka, and Richard Aufricht. Some great style and trick ideas in here…enjoy!
Yoyos used are the YoYoFactory CzechMate (CZM84VK) and the CLYW x OneDrop Summit.
On our travels we come across some great players with some great tricks. The aim of this series of videos is to share those tricks with the world.
Featuring Kento Muraoka + Ginji Miura throwing the Czechmate, this new video series from YoYoFactory has a lot of promise. Really looking forward to seeing the next rising players they showcase.
YoYoFactory just dropped a quickie video shot at their European offices featuring Vashek, Gacek, and Kojo putting the new CzechMate yoyo through some tricks.
Made in the USA, launched in Japan, and hanging out in Europe…the CzechMate gets around.
Vashek Kroutil's new signature model YoYoFactory yoyo, the CZM84VK, is based on the Rockstar body shape and seems to be off to a running start. Check out this video filmed during its high-profile launch in Japan during the festivities for 4/4, Japanese National YoYo Day.
Vashek Kroutil travelled from the Czech Republic to Japan for the launch of his new signature yoyo the Czech Mate (CZM84VK). Filming his edit in a day we threw the Czech Mate to a few legends and some up and comers in Japan to see what they could do.
Featuring Vashek Kroutil, Ginji Miura, John Ando, Reiki Sekiya, and Kento Muraoka.


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8:00 am on December 27, 2020 By Michael Young
Number five on YIMBY's end-of-year countdown is Two World Trade Center, aka 200 Greenwich Street, a 1,350-foot-tall office skyscraper and the last major component of the 16-acre World Trade Center complex. Earlier this year, it was announced that Norman Foster of Foster + Partners would return as the architect for project, which is being developed by Larry Silverstein, head of Silverstein Properties. However, the highly anticipated revamped design of Foster's original 2006 proposal has yet to be revealed.
50 Hudson Yards' Concrete Core Reaches 1,011-Foot-Tall Pinnacle, in Hudson Yards
Construction of the concrete core appears to have topped out at 50 Hudson Yards, a 1,011-foot-tall commercial supertall in Hudson Yards and number eight on our countdown of the tallest buildings in progress in the New York metropolitan area. Designed by Norman Foster of Foster + Partners and developed by Related Companies with Oxford Properties, the 58-story skyscraper will yield 2.9 million square feet of office space, making it the largest building by volume in the first phase of the Hudson Yards master plan.
YIMBY Scopes Rooftop Views From 425 Park Avenue in Midtown East
Exterior work is progressing on 425 Park Avenue, an 897-foot-tall commercial skyscraper in Midtown East and number 12 on YIMBY's construction countdown. Designed by Norman Foster of Foster + Partners and developed by L&L Holding Company LLC with Adamson Associates, the 47-story tower will yield 666,966 square feet of office space.
50 Hudson Yards' Steelwork Passes the Halfway Mark in Hudson Yards
8:00 am on September 7, 2020 By Michael Young
The steel frame of 50 Hudson Yards has passed the halfway mark on the way up to its 1,011-foot-tall parapet. Designed by Norman Foster of Foster + Partners and developed by Oxford Properties and Mitsui Fudosan, the 58-story commercial office supertall will span 2.9 million square feet, making it the largest structure by volume in the first phase of Related Companies' Hudson Yards master plan.
425 Park Avenue's Curtain Wall Nearing Completion in Midtown East
Exterior work is getting closer to completion on 425 Park Avenue, an 897-foot-tall office skyscraper in Midtown East. Designed by Norman Foster of Foster + Partners and developed by L&L Holding Company LLC with Adamson Associates as the architect of record, the building stands 47 stories tall and will span 666,996 square feet.
Crown Fins Atop Norman Foster's 425 Park Avenue Stand Fully Clad, in Midtown East
8:00 am on April 15, 2020 By Michael Young
The triplet of flat rectangular fins atop the roof parapet of 425 Park Avenue are fully enclosed, while some of the last remaining office floors for the upper tiered section of the 47-story, 897-foot-tall Midtown East skyscraper, are close to being clad. The commercial office project is designed by Norman Foster, head of Foster + Partners, and is being developed by L&L Holding Company LLC. Adamson Associates is the architect of record.
Norman Foster's 50 Hudson Yards Supertall Continues Ascent in Hudson Yards
8:00 am on March 9, 2020 By Michael Young
50 Hudson Yards continues to climb toward its 1,011-foot-tall parapet in Midtown. Designed by Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, the steel superstructure is covered in safety netting as it rises up around the reinforced concrete core. The 2.9-million-square-foot commercial project is developed by Oxford Properties and Mitsui Fudosan and is the final component in first phase of Related Companies' 28-acre Hudson Yards master plan.
Illustrative Renderings Released of Norman Foster's Original Design for Two World Trade Center, in the Financial District
YIMBY and Instagram user Sinaevart has created a new set of renderings depicting how Foster + Partner's original 2006 design for 200 Greenwich Street, aka Two World Trade Center, would look among the current skyline. The renderings come on the heels of the reports that Norman Foster is in the midst of revamping the design after developer Silverstein Properties returned to him to complete the final component of the World Trade Center complex. Work on the project has been stalled since the early 2010s.
Norman Foster's Design for Two World Trade Center Will Get A New Redesign, in Lower Manhattan
8:00 am on January 18, 2020 By Michael Young
Exciting and long-awaited news has been announced in the Financial District, as a return to the original architect for Two World Trade Center has been confirmed. The New York Post reports that Norman Foster's original 2006 supertall proposal, aka 200 Greenwich Street, is getting another shot at becoming a reality with a more updated design. In 2018, YIMBY was the first to indicate this was a possibility in an interview with Larry Silverstein, head of Silverstein Properties, who said Foster's vision was still on the table, although at that point the Bjarke Ingels design was the apparent lead contender for construction.
Steelwork for Norman Foster's 50 Hudson Yards Continues to Rise, in Hudson Yards
The steel superstructure is continuing to rise skyward at 50 Hudson Yards, the number-nine project on YIMBY's countdown of the tallest buildings under construction in New York City. Workers have made a significant amount of progress since we checked in one year ago, when foundations were just beginning to make their way toward street level. Now, a mass of steel beams, columns, and trusses for the wide floor plates are ascending around the reinforced concrete core. Designed by Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, the 1,011-foot-tall commercial office supertall is the final segment of the first phase of Related Companies' Hudson Yards complex. Oxford Properties and Mitsui Fudosan are developing the 2.9-million-square-foot structure, the largest component in the 28-acre master plan by volume.
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Cricoid pressure is considered to be the gold standard means of preventing aspiration of gastric content during Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI). Its effectiveness has only been demonstrated in cadaveric studies and case reports. No randomised controlled trials comparing the incidence of gastric aspiration following emergent RSI, with or without cricoid pressure, have been performed. If improperly applied, cricoid pressure increases risk to the patient. The clinical significance of aspiration in the emergency department is unknown. This randomised controlled trial aims to; 1. Compare the application of the 'ideal" amount of force (30 - 40 newtons) to standard, unmeasured cricoid pressure and 2. Determine the incidence of clinically defined aspiration syndromes following RSI using a fibrinogen degradation assay previously described.
212 patients requiring emergency intubation will be randomly allocated to either control (unmeasured cricoid pressure) or intervention groups (30 - 40 newtons cricoid pressure). The primary outcome is the rate of aspiration of gastric contents (determined by pepsin detection in the oropharyngeal/tracheal aspirates or treatment for aspiration pneumonitis up to 28 days post-intubation). Secondary outcomes are; correlation between aspiration and lowest pre-intubation Glasgow Coma Score, the relationship between detection of pepsin in trachea and development of aspiration syndromes, complications associated with intubation and grade of the view on direct largyngoscopy.
The benefits and risks of cricoid pressure application will be scrutinised by comparison of the incidence of aspiration and difficult or failed intubations in each group. The role of cricoid pressure in RSI in the emergency department and the use of a pepsin detection as a predictor of clinical aspiration will be evaluated.
Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is the process by which anaesthetic and neuromuscular blocking agents are administered in rapid succession to facilitate endotracheal intubation . In the emergency department (ED) RSI is typically performed on acutely ill or injured patients who are often not fasted, increasing the risk of gastric aspiration during the process. In 1961 Sellick reported using "occlusion of the upper oesophagus by backwards pressure on the cricoid ring against the bodies of the cervical vertebrae to prevent gastric contents from reaching the pharynx" during induction of anaesthesia in patients at high risk of aspiration . Cricoid pressure (CP) was subsequently adopted as an integral component of RSI in EDs despite inadequate scientific evaluation of its risks and benefits; its effectiveness has subsequently only been demonstrated in cadavers [3–6]. No randomised controlled trials have shown any benefit of its use during RSI. Furthermore the application of CP may be associated with increased risks to the patient: impeding airway management [7, 8]; prolonging intubation time by obscuring laryngeal view [9, 10]; inducing nausea/vomiting  and oesophageal rupture with excessive force . Paradoxically, CP may indeed promote aspiration by relaxing the lower part of the oesophagus . Some case reports note that tracheal intubation was impeded by CP  and regurgitation occurred despite application of CP [14, 15], possibly due to its improper application.
Ostensibly a simple procedure, CP is in practice a complex manoeuvre which is difficult to perform optimally . The amount of force used by the cricoid operator is a crucial factor in proper application of CP. A force in the range of 30 - 40 Newtons (N) applied to the cricoid ring is generally accepted as sufficient to occlude the oesophagus [5, 12, 16–18], preventing regurgitation of gastric contents. Studies have revealed that the knowledge of cricoid force theory and concept of the forces required is poor amongst both anaesthetic and ED staff [19–31]. Considerable ranges in the amount of force used by staff when applying force to cricoid models have been described [29, 31, 32]. Furthermore, when ED staff were asked to apply "ideal" CP to a human larynx model, only 25% of the group reached the target range, while 47% applied insufficient and 28% applied excessive force . At forces greater than 44 N the patient is considered to be at risk of oesophageal rupture [5, 10]. Training staff how to gauge the correct amount of force to use is effective in the short term only, however, in practice training is rarely undertaken [23, 25, 26, 31, 33, 34]. In addition, the effect of fatigue on the ability of the cricoid operator to maintain CP within the target range for the duration of prolonged intubations has been questioned . The use of floor scales to provide a means of gauging the amount of force applied to a cricoid model has been demonstrated , however its use in real-time measurement during RSI has not been reported.
Aspiration of gastric or oropharyngeal contents into the larynx and lower respiratory tract may lead to various pulmonary syndromes, most notably pneumonia and pneumonitis. The true incidence and clinical significance of aspiration during RSI is difficult to establish due to the heterogeneous nature of pathologic processes of critically ill patients requiring an emergency airway. Compounding this is the fact that many patients aspirate prior to intubation or arrival at ED and that repeated attempts at intubation increased the incidence of aspiration (Mort et al. 2004). Mort reported that the rate of aspiration increased from 1.9% with one attempt at intubation to 22% with three or more attempts . Given these limitations, the incidence of aspiration appears to lie anywhere between 0.8%  and 22% . There is currently no widely available test to determine whether pulmonary aspiration has occurred during RSI. Pepsin detection has been described as a potential aspiration biomarker  since it is uniquely secreted in stomach. Ufberg has developed and validated a specific and sensitive pepsin assay as a marker of aspiration . Using the assay he found pepsin in the lungs in 50% of patients intubated in the pre-hospital setting, and 22% of patients undergoing RSI in the ED , however there was no longitudinal follow-up to see whether the presence of pepsin in the lungs was linked to subsequent development of aspiration syndromes. It was also not possible to determine if aspiration occurred prior to or at the time of intubation.
The value of CP in RSI is under increasing scrutiny [40, 41]. Since its introduction in the 1960s anaesthesia practices and airway management techniques have improved leading some to wonder what contribution CP now makes towards reduced aspiration rates . Critically ill patients presenting to the ED are also likely to have aspirated prior to intubation , therefore negating necessity for CP in the ED.
Emergency physicians today need evidence to support the use of CP in the ED. The current study aims to address these issues, being designed to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and need for CP during RSI in EDs.
This is a prospective randomised blinded controlled study of RSI and CP application within the ED. Due to ethical considerations, a control group without CP applied cannot be included in any study. Instead, this study will exploit the fact that the target range CP of 30 - 40 newtons (N) was applied only 25% of the time by ED staff when tested on a model larynx . The incidence of aspiration (determined by pepsin detection in the trachea) in two groups of patients will be compared; those with conventional CP (and hence about a 25% chance of target range CP), and those with exact sustained target range CP (using weighing scales for direct biofeedback). Longitudinal follow-up of participants will be performed to determine to what degree detection of pepsin in the trachea correlates with the development of clinical aspiration syndromes. In addition the incidence of aspiration as a result of pre-hospital intubation (determined by pepsin detection in the trachea) will be determined.
Test the hypothesis that the use of CP during RSI in the ED does not prevent aspiration.
Investigate the effect of CP on RSI and associated incidence of difficulty or failed intubation.
Determine the incidence of pre-hospital aspiration.
Determine whether a relationship exists between the incidence of aspiration and pre-intubation Glasgow coma score (GCS).
Determine any correlation between pepsin detection in aspirates and development of clinical aspiration syndromes.
Three hospitals will participate in the trial: Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital (Hunter New England Local Health District), and Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour Base Hospitals (Mid North Coast Local Health District).
Adult patients (> 18 years) undergoing RSI in the ED will be invited to participate in the study. Patients will be randomised to receive either standard CP (Control arm) or sustained "ideal" CP (Intervention arm). Patients will be excluded from the trial if cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is in progress upon arrival at the ED.
Consent will be sought from the patient (or their Next of Kin) to participate in the trial, for testing the endotracheal and oropharyngeal aspirates for pepsin and for the 28 day follow-up. The right to refuse is clearly stated on the consent form. Patient consent is sought by the CP operator. In instances where a relative consents for the trial, participant consent is sought as soon as practicable after they have been successfully intubated and stabilised.
The study protocol has been approved by both the Hunter New England Human Research Ethics and the North Coast Area Health Service Human Research Ethics Committees.
Patients will be randomised to the treatment groups by a directive included in the enrollment pack which is not apparent until the pack is opened to ensure all staff members are blinded to the participant's group allocation.
The cricoid operator will stand on a set of scales with a visible display providing direct feedback of the force applied to the cricoid while performing CP. When required, the operator will apply 30 - 40 N force (equating to a weight displacement of 3.060 - 4.075 kg ) to the cricoid during RSI unless otherwise instructed by the intubation operator. Force will be applied until the endotracheal tube (ETT) placement is confirmed by end tidal CO2 and the ETT cuff is inflated.
The cricoid operator will stand on a set of scales while performing CP. The scale display will be covered to blind the operator to the amount of force they are using. When required, the cricoid operator will apply what they consider to be 30 - 40 N force to the cricoid during RSI unless otherwise instructed by the intubation operator. Force will be applied until the ETT placement is confirmed by end tidal CO2 and the ETT cuff is inflated.
A platform scale with pole-mounted liquid crystal display LCD (150 kg capacity) set to record in 0.01 kg increments is used to measure cricoid pressure (Figure 1. Model PT270, PT Global Pty Ltd., NSW, Australia). The scale is mounted on a hand trolley with a custom made extended toe plate (designed to support the base plate of the scale without interfering with its levelling feet) allowing it to be easily manoeuvred into position next to the resus bed when required. Once in position and turned on, the cricoid operator stands on the scale and select the tare option to display their body weight as zero. Direct feedback of the force applied to the cricoid is available via the displayed weight reduction (a reading of -1 kg equates to approximately 10 N force). The cricoid operator maintains contact only with the scale baseplate and the patient's cricoid cartilage during the procedure to ensure the weight displayed accurately reflects the amount of their body weight transferred through the patient's cricoid.
Platform scale with pole mounted display and serial data logger connected, secured to a hand trolley.
Weight data is collected from the time the cricoid operator stands on the scales via a serial data recorder (model SDX, Photologic Ltd., Ottawa, Canada) onto a 2 gigabyte Secure Digital (SD) card. The scales transmit at a rate of 60 data points per second.
Following successfully placement of the ETT, aspirates from the oropharynx and the trachea will be collected using 12 gauge suction catheters (Unomedical, Sydney, Australia) connected to 40 ml specimen traps (Kendall Argyle™). If no tracheal aspirate can be obtained, 3 ml of normal saline will be instilled into the ETT, the patient ventilated for 5 breaths and the collection repeated. Using a fresh transfer pipette, each aspirate will be transferred to a specimen tube containing 0.5 ml 0.1 M citric acid (pH 2.5) to maintain pepsin stability . The tubes will then be labeled with a unique fibrinogen Plate Number which becomes the means through which all data for the research will be tracked.
Ufberg's pepsin plate assay is reliant upon test samples containing enzymatically active pepsin. Pepsin activity is highly sensitive to pH with maximum activity between pH 1.5-2.5 and irreversible inactivation occurring above pH 7.5 . Pepsin stored in gastric juice samples at 4°C remains active for up to 3 days (evaluated up to pH 6). The pH of saliva sampled from patients following episodes of gastric regurgitation has been reported to range from 7-8 . Therefore citric acid (pH 2.5) will be added to aspirates to ensure pepsin activity is maintained prior to testing.
The laboratory will perform the qualitative pepsin plate assay based on fibrinogen digestion according to the method of Ufberg et al. . Briefly, 1.25% agarose plates are prepared with bovine fibrinogen (in normal saline) added to a final concentration of 1 mg/ml. Four wells are punched into the agarose, each capable of holding 7 μl of test sample. Porcine pepsin (positive control) and normal saline (negative control) are included on each plate along with a sample of each aspirate from one patient. The plates are left in a humid chamber for up to 24 hours when they are read by visual inspection. A positive result is recorded if there is visible clearing zone around a well. No clearing zone visible after 24 hours is recorded as a negative result. The plate is checked progressively after sample addition initially every 2 hours, in this way a positive tracheal result can be communicated to the clinician.
After the intubation is complete the personnel involved complete a data sheet included in the trial enrollment pack. Data recorded includes patient demographics, procedural details, procedural and post-intubation complications encountered.
Patient demographic details; age, date & time of intubation and medical record number (for 28 day follow-up).
Procedural details; location of intubation (ED or pre-hospital), lowest pre-intubation GCS, intubation drugs used, experience of intubation operator, evidence and nature of macroscopic aspirate seen and grade of laryngoscopic view obtained.
Procedural complications; 3 or more attempts to place the ETT in the trachea, > 10 minutes using conventional laryngoscopy, required change of operator, termination of the attempt at RSI, use of laryngeal mask or surgical airway.
Post-intubation complications encountered within 30 minutes of RSI; severe hypotension (Systolic blood pressure < 60 mmHg), severe hypoxaemia (SaO2 < 70%), death and cardiac arrest.
The data sheet and SD card containing weight data will be sent to the Trial Coordinator who will enter the data into a password-protected database. Each episode of RSI has a unique randomly assigned number within the database (Plate Number). This number will be linked to the episode of service, and the pepsin assay result will be automatically appended to the corresponding patient data set in the database. The investigators are therefore blinded to the results coming in from the laboratory.
At 28 days the patient notes will be reviewed. The acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHE II) score and diagnostic code will be determined and any treatment for aspiration as an inpatient (discharge diagnosis of aspiration pneumonitis/pneumonia or antibiotic therapy explicitly instituted to treat for aspiration pneumonia) will be noted.
The aspirates are sent directly to the hospital's pathology laboratory for pepsin detection or, if outside pathology opening hours, stored at 4°C until the laboratory opens. Tamworth and Port Macquarie hospitals have access to a 24 hour pathology laboratory, while Coffs Harbour hospital's pathology service operates between 0700-2400 hours. Each laboratory is blinded to the conduct of CP during the intubation.
In order to adequately power the trial the variation in the rates of aspiration reported in the literature (0.8% to 22%) must be reconciled. Sellick's original data indicates a rate of 11% . Therefore, assuming a rate of 11% aspiration in the control arm, 0% aspiration in the intervention arm and a power of 90% (alpha error = 0.05), 106 patients must be randomised to each group.
Continuous measurements will be expressed with means and standard deviations. Frequencies will be published the variables of interest. Two group comparisons will be undertaken using the Chi-squared test or Fisher's exact test where appropriate. Comparisons of means will utilise an independent t test. Ordinal and continuous variables will be compared using a Mann-Whitney test.
All staff assisting with the trial will complete a mandatory education DVD to ensure uniformity can be maintained across the participating hospitals. The DVD consists of an explanation of the trial, reviewing the anatomy of the upper airway, standardising location of the cricoid ring, delivery of 30 - 40 N CP during the intubation, operation of the scales and serial data recorder, and data collection.
The primary aim of this study is two-fold. Firstly, by comparing the incidence of aspiration of pepsin in the intervention and control groups and prospectively documenting the benefits and adverse events associated with 30 - 40 N of cricoid force during RSI, it aims to challenge the notion that CP prevents aspiration. Secondly, since the presence of pepsin in the oropharynx will be indicative of aspiration having occurred prior to intubation by virtue of the injury sustained by the patient, determining the incidence of pre-intubation aspiration will allow us to further evaluate the relevance of CP in the RSI algorithm in ED.
The secondary aim of this study is also two-fold. Firstly, defining any observed correlation between aspiration and pre-intubation Glasgow coma score will provide evidence for indications for the use of CP dependent upon the level of patient consciousness. Secondly, a correlation between detection of pepsin in trachea and development of aspiration syndromes will support the use of Fibrinogen plate assay in a clinical setting for their early detection and treatment.
It is conceivable that this research could also give rise to novel therapy. For example, once the incidence of serious aspiration and a pepsin positive assay is identified, the plate assay for pepsin could potentially be performed at the bedside, enabling doctors to treat aspiration pneumonia much earlier. It may also lead to amendments to the algorithm for RSI if CP is found to be deleterious.
CT - Emergency Physician with multiple publications, including two regarding the utility of CP in the Emergency Department.
JB - Research Co-ordinator at the Rural Clinical School, University of Newcastle, Australia.
DC - Clinical Biochemist, Pathology New England.
SD - Emergency Physician, Associate Professor and Director of the Rural Clinical School, University of Newcastle, Australia. Multiple publications.
The Amalgamated New South Wales Research (ANSWER) Group is an initiative in collaborative research across regional New South Wales. The group aims to raise the profile of research being conducted in non-metropolitan centres and attract new doctors to those centres.
The study is funded by the Rural Clinical School, University of Newcastle, Australia.
CT conceived, designed and participated in the co-ordination of the study. JB co-ordinated the study. DC performed the pepsin assay. SD participated in the study design. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.


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Q: Spelling of numbers and particle "and" I know that in order to spell a number you have to insert an "and" between the hundred and units. For instance 301 will be "three hundred and one". But what about larger numbers?
1,301 is "one thousand three hundred and one"
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"one thousand and three hundred and one"?
In this case, are British and American spellings the same?

A: One thousand three hundred and one is the correct way to say it in both American and British English.

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OUR 2019 GRATITUDE GRANT APPLICATION CYCLE HAS CLOSED.
If you didn't get a chance to apply this year, please check back early next year for our 2020 application.
Each year, the Chamberlin Family Foundation offers Gratitude Grants for West Contra Costa teachers to fund classroom supplies and resources (e.g. books, materials, and software) or professional development. Each teacher grant can total up to $250. Gratitude Grants will be distributed as American Express gift cards which can be used to purchase the items described in the teacher's application.
Gratitude Grant applications will be processed on a rolling-basis and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Teachers: get your applications in today!
You must be a currently employed, full-time West Contra Costa public school classroom teacher in grades TK-12 to be eligible to apply for a Gratitude Grant. Only one application per teacher can be granted each year.
Eligible teachers must complete the Google form above to begin the application process. Applicants must use an authorized school email address to apply. The application has two sections. We recommend applicants save any lengthy responses on a separate Word document as a backup to avoid losing responses due to any disruptions midway through the application.
Applicants will receive a confirmation at the email address provided upon submission of the grant application form. We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis; if you don't hear a decision from us within 1-2 weeks of submitting your application, please email us at info@cffoundation.net.
Email us at info@cffoundation.net with any questions about the application process, or if you don't hear a decision from us within 1-2 weeks of submitting.


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Executive Profile — Debbie Pavlakos
Business, Profiles, Women in Business
Debbie Pavlakos, Vice President Business Development at Brevard Title, LLC
Debbie Pavlakos was born in Rockledge, Florida and grew up in Eau Gallie. Married to John for 42 years, they raised two daughters, Stephanie and Cortney. After graduation from the University of Florida, Stephanie moved to Tampa but Cortney still lives with mom and dad and attends Brevard Achievement Center in Rockledge.
Debbie believes in giving back to community and over the years, has been involved in several not-for-profits. She is a past chair of the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast, on the board for Junior Achievement, United Way, Circles of Care, Brevard Achievement Center, and past chair of weVENTURE. Something she is very proud of is working with a group of local influential women to form The League of Extraordinary Women (LEW) in 2014. Now in its second year, LEW began as a way to support weVENTURE and to strengthen women-owned businesses, elevate women in leadership roles and create new opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Debbie spent 35 years as a commercial banker in Brevard County. She left banking in 2015 for retirement. After a couple of months into retirement she was approached about a new opportunity that would allow for semi-retirement. The company was Brevard Title, an attorney-managed title company. This was a great opportunity to use the skills from her banking career, but learn a new industry.
At Brevard Title, Debbie works with buyers, sellers, realtors, lenders, attorneys, surveyors, home inspection companies, builders, hazard insurance companies and others to coordinate the many details and obtain the necessary documentation to close the sale or mortgage transaction. Brevard Title has a permanent client services team available to provide concierge level service from the pre-contract state to all post-closing matters. As an attorney-managed title company, they are able to combine the services of a traditional title company with the significant advantage of experienced legal counsel involved during the entire closing process, all at a cost that is no more than a traditional title company.
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Pensioners robbed of £5,000 life savings
A TRIO of heartless thugs, posing as "waterboard workers", tricked their way into an elderly couple's home, punched a 76-year-old woman and then fled with almost £5,000 in life-savings.
The two pensioners - one a disabled frail 75-year-old man - were left traumatised in the ordeal in which the woman heroically tried to prevent the offenders' escape.
Detectives were this week hunting the gang, who fled at high speed towards Moss Lane from Cornbrook Road in an L-Reg Silver Renault Megane last Wednesday (November 2) at about 12.20pm.
And officers have warned the criminals that they have taken an extra special interest in bringing them to book.
Inspector Gary Simpson, head of Macclesfield's Neighbourhood Policing Unit, said: "Burglary is always our top priority but this is different.
"They target the most vulnerable members of society, taking cash and possessions of sentimental value from elderly people, most of whom can ill-afford to lose it and who can't replace them.
"It's fair to say this type of predatory offender gets our backs up more than most - of course they do.
"We have put the resources into place to bring these offenders to justice."
This is the fourth distraction burglary in recent months in Macclesfield. Although the other three crimes have been linked as the work of the same conmen, police have not confirmed a connection to this burglary as yet.
Insp Simpson said: "At this point, we have not linked them to the other ones but the modus operandi is similar.
"The offenders in the previous burglaries also posed as being from the waterboard. I want to tell people that the waterboard no longer exists and they should not allow anyone who says they are from it into their homes."
The woman was brushing leaves from her footpath at the front of her Parkgate Road address on the Moss Estate, when two men in their twenties walked up to her.
The conmen, posing as waterboard workers, told her they needed to check the pipes in her house.
Both were described as 21-years-old. One was 5ft 5in tall, of medium build with dark, short, brown/black hair, and was wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and trainers. And the other was described as 5ft 7in tall, of thin build, with fair hair. He wore a blue denim jacket and blue jeans, with white trainers.
The feisty pensioner told them to: "hop it" on several occasions but the fraudsters stayed leaning on her fence, until she relented.
One criminal told her: "We're here to check your pipes, if you don't, your house is going to flood."
Once inside the end terrace council house, the two men went with their victim to the kitchen at the back of the home. While they distracted her, a third man entered the property through the front door and went into a first floor bedroom where the 75-year-old man was resting.
The third offender, described as white, 5ft10in-6ft tall, of medium build with dark, curly hair, shaved almost to the scalp and wearing a dirty blue jacket and trousers with white trainers, told him he was there to check the pipes and left the room.
The elderly man saw the thief in a back bedroom, going through his unlocked safe. He went for help, using his stairlift to go downstairs, and unwittingly called on the help of the thief's two accomplices.
All three escaped but not before the elderly woman tried to stop them. She was punched in the right shoulder for her troubles.
Investigating officer, PC Sarah Leese, said: "This was a big shock for them both.
"The woman was taken off-guard as she was in her garden, if she had been indoors, I don't think, she would have let them in.
"If anyone saw anything, especially the learner driver nearby or if anyone finds or comes across any small, red metal cash boxes please contact us."
IF you have any information about this crime call PC Leese on 0845 4586371 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
Lower WithingtonCommunity launch campaign to save pub from developersResidents and former customers of The Black Swan in Lower Withington are trying to protect it as a community asset
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import com.praus.chars.character.player.Player;
import com.praus.chars.clock.RoundClock;
import com.praus.chars.map.Floor;
import com.praus.chars.map.Location;

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 * Game container, singleton instance
 *
 * @author Jiří Praus <jpraus@kerio.com>
 */
public class Globals {

    private static Player player;
    private static RoundClock clock;

    public static void start() {
        // clock
        clock = new RoundClock();
        clock.start();

        // player
        Floor floor = new Floor(21, 65);
        floor.populate();
        player = new Player(floor, new Location(2, 2));
    }

    public static Player player() {
        return player;
    }

    public static RoundClock clock() {
        return clock;
    }

    public static void stop() {
        clock.stop();
    }

    private Globals() {
        // not instantiable
    }
}

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Gay, bisexual, lesbian, and transexual individuals started to gain more support in the 2000s. Gay actors, writers, and musicians have all publicly come out as gay since 2000. Many famous gay people came out in the media, while others used tools like Facebook and Twitter to make their announcements. This list of gay celebrities who came out in the 2000s has been loosely ranked by fame and popularity.
Who is the most famous gay celebrity who came out in the 2000s? Rosie O'Donnell tops our list. O'Donnell publicly came out in 2002 at an Ovarian Cancer Research benefit at Caroline's Comedy Club. She has since been a fierce advocate for gay rights, same-sex marriage, and gay adoption rights.
Jodie Foster publicly came out in 2013 during her Golden Globes acceptance speech saying, "I already did my coming out about 1,000 years ago back in the stone age, those very quaint days when a fragile young girl would open up to trusted friends and family and co-workers, and then gradually and proudly to everyone who knew her, to everyone she actually met."
Other gay celebs who recently came out include Wentworth Miller, Neil Patrick Harris, and Colton Haynes.
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September sees Language Alive!'s 25th year of bringing the curriculum to life across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
We've just released next year's programmes which are available to book. Apologies for the delay – funding, as you'd appreciate, has been a bit scarce, but we've been able to raise enough to keep school contributions the same as last year.
We've also been able to attract funding for some exciting new work. The Arts Council has supported two linked tours this year – Peep! and Mosaic (click to find out more information). Both will be distinct programmes, but both will explore ways of creating theatre that is more accessible to a wider range of children. Peep! is available to Nursery, Reception and Year 1, and Mosaic for Years 2 & 3.
Another exciting project will be taking place at the evocative Moseley Road Baths. Pool of Memories will use the stories collected from the local community to explore the history of this fascinating building, and is part of a wider Heritage Lottery-funded project being run by the Friends of Moseley Road Baths – you can find out about that project at www.poolofmemories.co.uk.
Paper Chase is a project that might seem familiar to some schools, but we've submitted a bid to the Clore Poetry and Literature Awards to build on previous work to make best use of enhanced digital audio technology and interactive resources. The aim is to offer greater support for the teaching of literacy, andprovide children with a dramatic impetus to create their own original poetry.
Some of our most popular tours are also making a return, such as our Key Stage 1 bullying and relationships programme No Kidding, and our Early Years numeracy piece Little Red Hen. There's a strong selection of historical work too, with 7-11 year olds taken back to Tudor Times to explore the story of Anne Boleyn and Where there's smoke… transporting them to the Great Fire of London. For Years 5 & 6 Saving Hope will explore the human stories around the outbreak of the plague.


tvN's upcoming English-learning variety show, "My English Puberty" (literal translation) has released its official poster.
"My English Puberty" is an educational variety program that aims to help people who have difficulty learning English, despite spending a lot of time and money. The cast consists of Hwang Shin Hye, Wheesung, Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon, Jung Si Ah, Ji Sang Ryul, and Han Hyun Min. The cast members all have various reasons to learn English, such as to make foreign friends, for their children's English education, to promote globally, etc. but have in common that they all have difficulty with and have a fear of English. They will learn from famous English lecturer Lee Si Won for eight weeks, who will help them become more familiar with English, as well as pass on helpful tips.
"My English Puberty" will air its first episode on December 4 at 8:10 p.m. KST on tvN.


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Akron Art Museum [2020] | Plan a Day at the Akron Art Museum
The city of Akron has been known for a variety of unique features over the years. From being called the center of airship development to the "Rubber Capital of the World", it has gained attention in many different ways. But the area is also recognized for its local art scene, making it the perfect place for the Akron Art Museum.
As one of the top activities in Akron, the museum is a great place to enjoy paintings, sculptures, and plenty of other types of art. You'll quickly find out why it's listed among the most fun Akron amenities.
History of the Akron Art Museum
How to Get to the Akron Art Museum
Akron Art Museum Contact Information
Best Things to Do at the Akron Art Museum
1. Visit Permanent Collections
2. Keep Up with Temporary Exhibits
3. Rent Artwork from the Akron Art Library
4. Get a Souvenir from the Gift Shop
Great Places to Eat Around the Akron Art Museum
When to Visit the Akron Art Museum
What Does the Akron Art Museum Cost?
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Don't Miss Out on this Popular Akron Attraction
Even with severely limited funding and almost no personal financial resources, the two founders who started the Akron Art Museum were determined to beat the odds stacked against them. Edwin Coupland Shaw and his wife Jennifer Bond Shaw had big dreams
Getting its start in February 1922, the museum originally was opened in the basement of the local public library. Spanning only two rooms, it remained there until moving to its current location nearly 60 years later.
The Akron Art Museum got a major facelift in 2007 when the 25,478 square foot building had a new addition built which massively increased its size to 88,738 square feet. It has become even more popular since then, hosting a wonderful array of local, national, and international collections.
Akron Art Museum is located right in the heart of downtown Akron, making it easily accessible from any direction
If you're heading to the museum from a northern city like Cuyahoga Falls, you'll want to drive over to the OH-8 and head south. In about 3.5 miles, you'll turn right onto Perkins Street and then take a left to head south on N High Street. You'll pass the museum and find the John S. Knight Center Parking Lot located on the left.
For anyone coming to the museum from the south, you'll want to start by heading north up the I-77, merge onto the OH-8, and follow it until you reach E Market Street where you'll take a left. Follow Market Street to S High Street and take a left. The John S. Knight Center Parking Lot will be passed the Akron Art Museum on the left.
Whether you're coming from the east or the west, you'll need to make your way to the OH-18 also known as Market Street. Follow it to S High Street and head south. Pass the museum on the left and find somewhere to park in the John S. Knight Center Parking Lot.
Address: 1 S High St, Akron, OH 44308
Long considered one of the top attractions in Akron, the Akron Art Museum is widely known for its incredible artwork, sculptures, exciting events, and more. The museum gathers as many as 6,000 various pieces within its walls all at once, ensuring you could spend an entire day there looking through them.
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With exhibits that cycle out, you'll consistently have opportunities to see new art and other items, while also reviewing their permanent pieces.
When visiting the Akron Art Museum, one of the most fun things to do is decide which collection you'll look at first. Exhibits are separated depending on the type of art or even by the artist. A few of the collections you'll frequently find there include:
Ohio Artists
Artists of African Descent
There are few styles the Akron Art Museum hasn't featured on its walls since it was first founded. No matter what time of year you decide to visit this great Akron attraction, there is sure to be a theme or gallery that will catch your attention. Exhibits can be cycled out after six months or in as little as two months
You can always keep up with current and upcoming exhibits by checking the museum website.
Some of their past exhibits have included:
Fairy tale themes
Features of local artists
And so many more
Right across High Street from the museum is the Akron-Summit County Public Library, which houses thousands of books for local residents to borrow whenever they want. But along with the collection of reading material, the Akron Art Museum has donated its own items for you to check out.
The Akron Art Library allows individuals to rent pieces of art that they can keep in their homes for up to four weeks at a time. This provides a great opportunity for people to change out their home decorations and use for entertaining guests for house parties or other get-togethers.
Choose from a wide variety of artwork from local artists or even well-known pieces from around the world and see how it looks hanging on your living room wall.
After you've enjoyed a great visit to the Akron Art Museum, make sure you stop by the gift shop to pick up a souvenir for yourself or a loved one. The small store sells trinkets and other odds and ends that will help you remember your experience.
On the shelves, you'll see everything from artwork prints and puzzles to stickers and other branded materials.
If you're looking for a great restaurant near the Akron Art Museum where you can grab a bite to eat either before or after your walkthrough, you'll find plenty of delicious options. Among the top places to eat in Akron, the restaurant known as Crave is only half a mile from the museum. This classy eatery offers diners a great menu filled with salmon, short ribs, scallops, filets, and so much more.
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Crave, 57 E Market St, Akron, OH 44308 (330) 253-1234
Another top-rated restaurant close to the Akron Art Museum is Diamond Grille, an old-school steakhouse. Try scrumptious plates of filet mignon, prime rib, or Boston strip steak paired with a wide range of seafood dishes.
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Diamond Grille, 77 W Market St, Akron, OH 44308 (330) 253-0041
Open all year round, there is no wrong time to head over for a walk through the museum. They are open throughout the week, except for Mondays when they do cleaning and changing out of exhibits.
Akron Art Museum Hours:
Open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm
Open Thursdays from 11 am to 9 pm
Although not everyone who visits the Akron Art Museum gets in free, there is no charge for children under the age of 17 years old. Beyond that, they do offer highly affordable rates for an enjoyable visit at any time of year.
Seniors (65+): $8
Students (with valid school ID): $8
Adult group tour rate (15 minimum): $9
Adults w/ Ohio EBT Card: $3
Children (17 & under): Free
Are you a fan of art or museums? People living in Akron will absolutely love this fun thing to do in the area. Make sure you take the time to wander through its halls and enjoy the amazing artwork throughout the building.
Learning more about local activities in the area because you're moving to Akron soon? Krupp Moving has the best Akron movers ready and available to serve you. Call us today at (330) 345-6596 or complete the Request a Quote form on this page for a free moving estimate!


It took a 12-year-old Ojibwe boy and a rock star, but Canada might be ready to take the path to reconciliation.
In October, the short life and death of Chanie Wenjack was immortalized in "The Secret Path," a multi-platform project including a film, graphic novel, and album by The Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie.
Wenjack was found dead near train tracks 50 years ago after he had run away from a residential school and was trying to get home — 600 km away in Northern Ontario.
Now, one year since the Truth and Reconciliation Committee released its report detailing the horrific legacy of the residential school system, Wenjack's story may be helping the country come to grips with almost a century of institutional abuse of Indigenous people.
"If [the audience] understood nothing else about the residential schools — just Chanie's story — it was still a very powerful step," Ry Moran, director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation in Winnipeg, told Yahoo Canada News.
The lessons Canada is learning now have long been pondered over in Germany, a country grappling with the horrors of The Holocaust . Putting the human stories in focus is an important step, say those working to keep the lessons from World War II top of mind.
Klein, when informed about The Secret Path, applauds the project.
The Secret Path, Chanie is shown arriving at the school and being hosed down and de-loused. It has echoes with Jews sent to the concentration camps, where they were stripped and herded into showers or, gassed.
"You teach the history through the story of an individual, then it gradually becomes a topic in civil society," said Anja Siegemund, director of the Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin – Centrum Judaicum, a foundation that preserves the original Berlin synagogue and Jewish life in the capital.
Moran sees many parallels with The Holocaust perpetrated by Germany — specifically, the conscious planning and foresight by Canadian institutions to utilize education as a tool for destruction.
The Nazi system was a bureaucratic killing machine which murdered six million Jews and another five million people: homosexuals, people with physical or mental disabilities, communists, anarchists, other Slavic peoples and resistance fighters.
The most public Holocaust memorial site — besides concentration camps such as Auschwitz, Dachau and Sachsenhausen — sits in the middle of Berlin. Right next to the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag is the Holocaust Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe designed by architect Peter Eisenman. The massive solemn stone slabs of varying sizes are encamped like a giant maze on 19,000 square metres of land.
"It's a wonderful expression of the German people to place something in the middle of their city that reminds them — could remind them — of the past," he said at the time. The architect had also fought the creation of an information centre located under the site, which he felt wasn't necessary.
Adam Kerpel-Fronius begs to differ. Kerpel-Fronius is an historian with the European Sites of Remembrance and often takes people around the site as well as other Holocaust sites such as the Memorial to the Persecuted Homosexuals and the Sinti and Roma Memorial, located close by.
The concept is to break the anonymity of the numbers of victims.
Upon entering the information centre, you are confronted by six portraits of Jewish individuals who were deported to camps. One is Zdenek Konas, an 11-year old boy from Prague who was deported to the concentration camp of Theresienstadt. Next to his picture is the word "Missing." After learning about the lives of the 15 families, the visitor encounters an overview of the sites of annihilation on a map of Europe with screens featuring photographs and films of the time.
Siegemund, director of the Centrum Judaicum, agrees with much of what has been done in Germany.
Siegemund says the Holocaust Memorial in the middle of the capital was important, but Holocaust remembrance is also far-reaching — it has to be memorialized locally. The topic is also taught in German schools.
Berlin artist Guenther Demnig is often lauded for his ever-growing project. Starting in 1997, Demnig began installing small, brass squares inscribed with the name and details about the deaths of people who once lived in apartments all over Berlin and towns in Germany. The Stolperstein, or "stumbling stones," now number more than 30,000.
Klein's school isn't just concerned with how memorials "speak" to the public, students also analyze how a system operated to conduct genocide.
Klein's students learn about the lives of individuals that worked within the Third Reich — everyone from secretaries to the men who ran the concentration camps.
In analyzing all aspects of Nazism and the Holocaust, Klein says his students come away able to teach or discuss about how the Holocaust happened.
The TRC documented at least 6,000 deaths from residential schools. In Winnipeg, Moran points out that record-keeping was shoddy in the early years and there are unmarked graves across Canada, leading some to estimate up to 40,000 children died.
He is determined to preserve the 18 schools still standing and almost 400 cemeteries as "evidence of cultural genocide." The Centre will also establish a national home — yet to be developed — for the survivors and also for the Canadian public to have access to the information.
For Moran, whose centre is barely a year old, there is much to consider when looking forward. The centre has an educational coordinator who acts as a consultant with schools and universities wanting to produce educational components.
Siegemund at the Jewish centre in Berlin, concurs.
"The starting point is probably not a memorial but to have decentralized teaching of the history, of what happened and then, you create the sites of remembrance," she said.
Historian Kerpel-Fronius points out Germans weren't ready to deal with the reality of The Holocaust until young people during the 1970s and 80s started questioning what exactly occurred.
At this point in time, Moran feels there is an opportunity in Canada to take a conscientious step forward.
CORRECTION: A previous version of this post stated the de-lousing scene occurs at the beginning of The Secret Path. It is not the opening scene. The story has been updated to reflect that.


Has your wood deck seen better days? When a natural wood deck is relatively new, it can be a beautiful, functional addition to a home, providing a stunning stage for outdoor entertaining, recreation and more. After a few years, however, sun and rain can take a serious toll on wood decking, leaving it grayed, cracked and weathered.
The good news is that cosmetic problems are relatively easy to handle. Reviving a deck is usually just a matter of spraying, scrubbing and finishing it with the right products -- a project that can be done over a couple weekends.
Because the many different deck restoration products have names such as "deck cleaner" or "deck restorer," check the ingredients on the label against the following information so you get the right products. Before starting on the whole deck, test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure it achieves the result you're looking for.
Begin by removing all garden furniture, plants and paraphernalia from the deck. Then use a broom or leaf blower to clear the deck's surface of leaves and debris. Using a putty knife, pry or poke out any debris or leaves that are stuck between the decking boards. Then sweep or blow off the surface again.
Buy a good commercial deck cleaner that removes mildew, dirt and oxidation (graying) -- the best ones contain sodium percarbonate. Mix up a solution by following the directions on the label.
Wearing rubber gloves and safety glasses, wash the deck with the cleaner. Generally, you can apply this with a mop and scrub with a long-handled, stiff-fiber brush or spray it on with a pressure washer. If you scrub by hand, work in 4-by-4-foot areas, scrubbing in line with the wood grain and rinsing with a hose as you complete each area.
For a large job, rent a power pressure washer from a home improvement center or tool rental outlet. Be careful with it: The powerful spray can erode the wood's surface. Adjust the pressure to 600 to 800 pounds per square inch and equip the wand with a 40-degree fan-tip nozzle. Move slowly but steadily, keeping the tip consistently more than 6 inches from the surface.
If the deck has an old, oxidized, peeling or flaking finish, remove it with a deck finish stripper. Opt for the least caustic product that will do the job -- some finish-stripping products are mild and biodegradable, while others are caustic and toxic. It's best to buy a small amount and test it in a less noticeable corner of the deck first.
When using any finish stripper, wear protective clothing, rubber gloves and eye protection.
Before application, protect surrounding siding, surfaces and plants with plastic sheeting. Strippers typically may be applied with a synthetic brush, roller or hand-pump garden sprayer. Do not leave the stripper on the wood longer than recommended by the label. Rinse both the deck and surrounding plants thoroughly with water when its time to remove the stripper. If you have a pressure washer, use it for rinsing.
If your deck has algae, mold or other stains, this is the time to remove them.
Non-chlorine oxygenated bleach (with trade names such as Stain Solver or OxyClean) will remove algae and mildew stains, and some oxidized deck sealers. These products are non-toxic to handle, biodegradable and environmentally friendly. They also clean and brighten the wood, but are not recommended for redwood or cedar because they may darken the surface.
If your deck is redwood or cedar and has algae, mildew or mold, opt for chlorine bleach-based (sodium hypochlorite) cleaners. These remove mold and mildew and lighten the wood. Chlorine can damage the wood's fibers and destroy the wood's natural color if used improperly, and it is toxic to plants and people, so it requires careful handling. Always follow the label directions.
Caution: Never mix ammonia -- or detergent that contains it -- with chlorine bleach, the resulting fumes can be highly toxic.
Use a commercial deck restoration product to remove aged, gray wood from the surface and revive the wood's original color and beauty. Oxalic acid-based products, often found in deck brighteners, remove grayed surface fibers from wood and the dark tannin stains that can occur on redwood and cedar decks. They also neutralize the pH balance that has been heightened by deck cleaners, an important step before applying a finish.
You can buy these products pre-mixed, but buying crystals that you mix with water in a non-metallic container is more affordable. This acid is caustic, so always wear rubber gloves, safety goggles and old clothes when working with it.
Follow the label directions for mixing and applying, and rinse with water as indicated. Many products may be applied with a pump-up sprayer, roller or brush. Following application, rinse off with a garden hose or pressure washer.
The wood must dry thoroughly before you apply a finish.
Over time, ultraviolet radiation from direct sunlight compromises wood's surface fibers and lignin -- the natural polymers in wood that give it rigidity and resistance to rot. The result is a wood deck that looks dull, gray and haggard.
Moisture can be a problem, too. As wood goes through wet-and-dry cycles, it loses its natural oils and dries out, eventually cracking and splitting. In very damp climates, where wood seldom has a chance to dry out, mold, mildew and surface stains can occur.
To protect a deck, it needs to be finished with a sealer, stain or paint that rejects UV light and repels moisture. Choose a finish that is waterproof or water repellent, not just water resistant. Read the finish's label to make sure it offers UV protection and, if your deck is in a damp climate, the formula should contain a mildewcide, which kills mold spores.
You can choose a clear sealer, semi-transparent stain, opaque stain or paint. Generally speaking, the best finishes soak into the wood rather than lying on the surface. Surface films, including paint, tend to show wear patterns, and they peel more readily so they require more frequent re-coating.
An oil or alkyd-based finish provides the best protection, but water-based finishes are easier to apply and clean up. Apply the finish in line with the wood grain according to label directions -- typically using a pad or brush. The result should be a finish that ensures years of lasting beauty.


Allow your four-legged friend to explore this world without any constraint. Look at this Retractable Neon Nylon Dog Leash! It gives your pet more freedom to sniff and poke around, still, it is you who controls how far s/he is allowed to go. The leash has a durable braking system that lets you adjust the length of the leash and stop your dog at any time needed. The handle is designed to fit perfectly in a hand for better convenience and comfort.
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Walk your pet with pleasure every day! The dog leash comes with a comfy grip handle. It fits your palm to make everyday outing with your canine even more convenient than they have ever been. Even if you like long time walking your hand won't be rubbed.
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Just a few weeks ago, Samsung showcased the Galaxy Tab S3 at the MWC 2017 in Barcelona but there is one more phone that did not create that much fuss in the tech-sphere because it was a low-ranger. Yes, we're talking about the latest iteration of the company's Xcover series, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4.
While adding water and dustproof capability to flagship smartphones have become one of the major trends these days, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 can be touted to be the first low-range Samsung phone to have IPV68 certification.
Among other highlights of the Galaxy Xcover 4 include a reasonable 5.0-inch display with an unexpectedly 720 x 1280 px display with 294 PPI pixel density, a Quad-core 1.4 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage with microSD (256 GB) support, 13 MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5 MP selfie shooter, and a generous 2800 mAh battery removable battery. Android Nougat is the rage of the day so the Galaxy Xcover 4 will come with the latest Android version out of the box but the fingerprint sensor, which has become another common feature these days, is missing.
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One thing I have been experimenting with recently is adding namespacing and autoloaders to new WordPress plugins.
PHP namespaces was introduced in version 5.3. Namespaces is a way of grouping classes together into virtual directories, the main reason we would want to do this is to help avoid collision of class names in your application. In PHP you can not define two classes with the same name, if you do this PHP will display a fatal error in your application. Using namespaces means that you can define two classes with the same name as long as they are in different namespaces. For example if you had two classes both named Table and both classes perform different tasks, one will be used to read a database table and the other will be used to display a HTML table. If these are not in namespaces then PHP will throw a class is already defined error, the old way of fixing this problem would be to prefix the class name with something unique.
In other PHP frameworks such as Zend and Symfony they are built to support the newest versions of PHP and therefore use features such as Namespacing, also because of using namespacing they can also use autoloaders to include the different classes needed in the application. But WordPress wants to be backward compatible with PHP version 5.2, as namespacing was included in 5.3 they don't use PHP namespacing in the core or and they do not recommend using it in your plugins or themes. With the advantages you get from using namespacing and autoloaders in other PHP development I feel it's time to move this over to WordPress development. I feel it's important for servers to stay up to date with the latest versions of languages that websites are built on. I know in most cases it's difficult for websites to always keep up to date with the latest versions which is why WordPress tries to be backward compatible with 5.2 but at the time of writing this PHP closed support with version 5.2 4 years ago on 6th Jan 2011. You can see unsupported dates on this table. Unsupported PHP Versions Looking at this table you can see that even 5.3 is not supported anymore as of 14th Aug 2014 as 5.3 was released on 30th June 2009, so it's coming up to being 6 years old...it's time to move on.
We are going to look into how you can add this into our WordPress plugins. As WordPress doesn't support namespacing or autoloading then we will need to define our own autoloaders when starting a new plugin. The first thing we are going to need to do is create our plugin's first file, this is the file WordPress will load when running your plugin code. To do this create a file at the root of your plugin and include the plugin header comments.
Next we need to create our own autoloading functions so that the other files in the plugin can simply use this autoloading function. You can either directly add this code to this first file but I would suggest moving this into it's own file. This should be the only time in your plugin you will need to use a require_once to load PHP code.
Now in our autoloader file we can create the autoload function, if you are new autoload functions you can learn more about registering your own autoload functions in one of my previous articles. To register your own autoload function you need to use the function spl_autoload_register('autoload_function').
The way that this function works will all depend on the coding standards you are using in your WordPress plugin. In this example we will work off the standard WordPress coding standards i.e filenames are in lowercase with words separated by dashes, with class names defined as first letter uppercase and with underscores. Because of how the class names are defined with uppercase first letter and underscores, this is how we will define our namespaces. Therefore if we would have an admin class that we want namespace at the top of the class we will define it like this.
If we then have a class that defines the settings page for the admin area, we could create a class to handle the creation, this will be in a folder inside the admin folder of the plugin and therefore define the class as.
If we want to call this settings page from the admin class we would normally have to add a require_once to first include the file before we can use the class, but as we have an autoload function we simply just need to call the class.
Now we know how the namespacing and class names are defined we can go back and create the autoload function.
Let's investigate how this works, when PHP can not find a class in the loaded files it will search through any registered autoloader functions and run the code in these passing in the fully qualified class name, which as we have defined the namespacing the same format as the file structure we can use this to find our file.
Explode the class path so we have an array of the path.
array_map each element of the array to change the name to lowercase and change any underscores to dashes.
Define the full file path using the WordPress constant WP_PLUGIN_DIR, PHP constant DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR then implode the array using DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR, then add the .php extension as we are going to use this for classes.
Check if the file we're searching for exists using file_exists().
If the file exists then use require once to include the file in the application.
This is how you can use namespacing and autoloading in your WordPress plugins.


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<?php

namespace Tests\eXpansion\Bundle\LocalRecords\Plugins;

use eXpansion\Bundle\LocalRecords\Plugins\RaceRecords;
use eXpansion\Bundle\LocalRecords\Services\RecordHandler;
use eXpansion\Bundle\LocalRecords\Services\RecordHandlerFactory;
use eXpansion\Framework\Core\Model\UserGroups\Group;
use eXpansion\Framework\Core\Services\Application\Dispatcher;
use eXpansion\Framework\Core\Storage\Data\Player;
use eXpansion\Framework\Core\Storage\MapStorage;
use eXpansion\Framework\GameTrackmania\ScriptMethods\GetNumberOfLaps;
use Maniaplanet\DedicatedServer\Structures\Map;
use Psr\Log\LoggerInterface;

class RaceRecordsTest extends \PHPUnit_Framework_TestCase
{
    /** @var \PHPUnit_Framework_MockObject_MockObject */
    protected $recordHanlderMock;

    /** @var \PHPUnit_Framework_MockObject_MockObject */
    protected $recordHanlderFactoryMock;

    /** @var \PHPUnit_Framework_MockObject_MockObject */
    protected $mapStorageMock;

    /** @var \PHPUnit_Framework_MockObject_MockObject */
    protected $playersGroup;

    /** @var \PHPUnit_Framework_MockObject_MockObject */
    protected $dispatcher;

    /** @var \PHPUnit_Framework_MockObject_MockObject */
    protected $mockLogger;

    /** @var \PHPUnit_Framework_MockObject_MockObject */
    protected $mockGetNbLaps;

    protected function setUp()
    {
        parent::setUp();

        $this->recordHanlderMock = $this->getMockBuilder(RecordHandler::class)->disableOriginalConstructor()
            ->getMock();

        $this->recordHanlderFactoryMock = $this->getMockBuilder(RecordHandlerFactory::class)
            ->disableOriginalConstructor()
            ->getMock();
        $this->recordHanlderFactoryMock->method('create')->willReturn($this->recordHanlderMock);

        $this->mapStorageMock = $this->getMockBuilder(MapStorage::class)->disableOriginalConstructor()->getMock();

        $this->dispatcher = $this->getMockBuilder(Dispatcher::class)->disableOriginalConstructor()->getMock();

        $this->mockGetNbLaps = $this->getMockBuilder(GetNumberOfLaps::class)
            ->disableOriginalConstructor()
            ->getMock();

        $this->mockLogger = $this->getMockBuilder(LoggerInterface::class)->disableOriginalConstructor()->getMock();

        $this->playersGroup = new Group(null, $this->dispatcher);
    }

    public function testActivation()
    {
        $this->mapStorageMock->expects($this->once())->method('getCurrentMap')->willReturn(new Map());
        $this->recordHanlderMock->expects($this->once())->method('loadForMap');
        $this->recordHanlderMock->expects($this->once())->method('loadForPlayers');
        $this->mockGetNbLaps
            ->expects($this->once())
            ->method('get')
            ->willReturnCallback(function ($call) {
                $call(1);
            });

        $this->getRaceRecords()->setStatus(true);
    }

    public function testMapChange()
    {
        $this->recordHanlderMock->expects($this->once())->method('loadForMap');
        $this->recordHanlderMock->expects($this->once())->method('loadForPlayers');
        $this->mockGetNbLaps
            ->expects($this->once())
            ->method('get')
            ->willReturnCallback(function ($call) {
                $call(1);
            });

        $this->getRaceRecords()->onStartMapStart(0,0,false, new Map());
    }

    public function testPlayerConnect()
    {
        $this->mapStorageMock->expects($this->once())->method('getCurrentMap')->willReturn(new Map());
        $this->recordHanlderMock->expects($this->once())->method('loadForPlayers');

        $this->getRaceRecords()->onPlayerConnect(new Player());
    }

    public function testPlayerEndRace()
    {
        $this->recordHanlderMock->expects($this->once())->method('addRecord')->willReturn(null);
        $this->dispatcher->expects($this->never())->method('dispatch');

        $this->getRaceRecords()->onPlayerEndRace(
            'toto1',
            1,
            10,
            10,
            10,
            [10],
            10,
            10,
            10
        );
    }

    public function testDispatchEvent()
    {
        $this->recordHanlderMock->expects($this->once())->method('addRecord')->willReturn(['event' => 'toto']);
        $this->dispatcher->expects($this->exactly(1))->method('dispatch');

        $this->getRaceRecords()->onPlayerEndRace(
            'toto1',
            1,
            10,
            10,
            10,
            [10],
            10,
            10,
            10
        );
    }

    public function testUnusedCallbacks()
    {
        $raceRecords = $this->getRaceRecords();

        $raceRecords->onPlayerInfoChanged(new Player(), new Player());
        $raceRecords->onPlayerAlliesChanged(new Player(), new Player());
        $raceRecords-> onPlayerDisconnect(new Player(), '');
        $raceRecords->onEndMapEnd(0, 0, false, new Map());
        $raceRecords->onStartMapEnd(0, 0, false, new Map());
        $raceRecords->onEndMapStart(0, 0, false, new Map());
        $raceRecords->onStartMatchStart(0, 0);
        $raceRecords->onStartMatchEnd(0, 0);
        $raceRecords->onEndMatchStart(0, 0);
        $raceRecords->onEndMatchEnd(0, 0);
        $raceRecords->onStartTurnStart(0, 0);
        $raceRecords->onStartTurnEnd(0, 0);
        $raceRecords->onEndTurnStart(0, 0);
        $raceRecords->onEndTurnEnd(0, 0);
        $raceRecords->onStartRoundStart(0, 0);
        $raceRecords->onStartRoundEnd(0, 0);
        $raceRecords->onEndRoundStart(0, 0);
        $raceRecords->onEndRoundStart(0, 0);
        $raceRecords->getRecordsHandler();

    }

    /**
     * @return RaceRecords
     */
    protected function getRaceRecords()
    {
        return new RaceRecords(
            $this->recordHanlderFactoryMock,
            $this->playersGroup,
            $this->mapStorageMock,
            $this->dispatcher,
            $this->mockGetNbLaps,
            $this->mockLogger,
            'prefix'
        );
    }
}


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