Here's a Q&A with David Chen, Dafeng Guo, Teng Bao, Cofounders of Strikingly, one of the companies featured on the list.
Strikingly is a modern, mobile-optimized website builder that's extremely easy to use. We focus on beautiful one-page sites and extend them with blogs, forms, and ecommerce. At Strikingly, our mission is to give everyone the power to unleash their individuality.
How many employees does Strikingly have?
Purely from the product side, we've made significant leaps forward on three fronts in the past 18 months: 1. We've introduced a mobile app that allows users to actually create and publish a website on their phone. 2. We've introduced a full fledged reseller dashboard and welcomed resellers from more than 70 countries to join the program. 3. We've successfully entered China and have become the #1 website building brand in that market, partnering with Alibaba Cloud and Tencent Cloud. We've also became one of the top service providers of the WeChat open platform.
Our core audience has always been the creative and entrepreneurial crowd. Strikingly is built to fulfill people's entrepreneurial drive. Before Strikingly, people had to at least know how to design a website or hire someone to build the website for their work. It's either too high of a barrier or too expensive. We've dramatically lowered the barrier for launching something online. We even got rid of the need to "drag-and-drop" to publish a great looking site. With Strikingly, the average time to publish a site is literally 10 minutes. With the rise of entrepreneurship as an alternative to more traditional career paths, we've seen so many startups, businesses, projects launch on Strikingly and achieve significant momentum. We always believe that the Internet is meant for everyone, not just for the skilled and resourceful. We're thrilled to contribute a great deal to this social mission.
What's an interesting element of Strikingly's company culture?
"Don't create customers, create superfans." This mantra runs deep in Strikingly culture. We've always felt that it's not enough to just "satisfy" users with utility value, although we do that well. Instead, we must strive to create an emotional connection with our users — to wow them. Our support team calls themselves the Happiness Officers. "Support" is too low of a bar, and we always push to deliver happiness. With that goal, we've achieved a stunning 95% satisfaction rate, 15-minute first response time, and 4-hour average resolution time for our users' issues. Being obsessed with quality for our users is very core to our culture.
Looking back, what motivated you to start Strikingly?
We needed websites ourselves back in college. We built a lot of websites for student organizations, our student government, events, etc. It's a painful process even for a developer, as we need to work on design, mobile optimization, monitoring, and updating the sites for non-developers. For David, who was inexperienced with code and design, the task was impossible to do on his own. So the core motivation for starting Strikingly was to solve our own problem. The hypothesis was that if we can balance customization and simplicity, we can create something that allows people like David to launch a site that looks great, and more so, even faster than a developer. That's how we got started hacking on this idea, and eventually proved our hypothesis correct.
We have always focused on empowering entrepreneurs and creatives to launch their ideas. Back in college, the original idea was a crowdfunding platform for student projects. But we quickly realized that the need for a website/showcase was often more urgent than the need for funding, especially for those who are just getting started. So, as a side project, we launched an enhanced landing page builder for the crowdfunding projects we were already serving. We received more signups in a week for this side project than we did in 9 months for the crowdfunding platform. That's when Strikingly was born.
We were rejected by Y Combinator the first time we applied. For about 20 minutes after receiving the rejection email, we thought Strikingly would certainly die — we didn't even have a company yet. For that YC application, we hadn't gone all-in yet, and we were counting on YC to give us that "official support" first before diving in. When we received that rejection email, we immediately thought of giving up. But then we thought of the users who loved our beta version and the fact that we had so much confidence in each other, and how much we were willing to risk to have a chance to work on something together. More so, we remembered that we were still young and this was the best time for us to take a leap of faith. So we went all-in. We have to thank YC for that rejection, because otherwise we wouldn't know if we were truly determined to start a company. That was the only time we thought the company could die. After that, we have known nothing can stop us.
Mobile before desktop. That was our core insight when we launched Strikingly. It's sounds so obvious now, but back in 2012, mobile traffic had not yet overtaken desktop traffic, and many were still doubting the need for a mobile-first strategy. For us, it was just so clear. We knew our audience would switch to a mobile-first mindset very soon, since smartphones are so much more accessible than desktops, in both hardware and software. One reason that single-page website design was gaining so much traction is that it's perfect for mobile. We embraced it and launched the first truly responsive website builder. It took the entire market another two years to catch up on responsive design and a mobile-first strategy.
Always be crystal clear about who you're serving. This is the only north star for when you're confused. Be whatever they need you to be, and don't set limits for yourself.


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City Centre Scam
Vigilance sends 56 questions to Amarinder
Bail for son, son-in-law
Jupinderjit Singh
Ludhiana, May 24
The vigilance bureau has begun the process of questioning former Chief Minister by sending a list of 56 questions by post to him for his alleged role in the city centre scam, alleged hawala transactions, foreign property and other allegations that had cropped up during the two-month long investigation.
Highly placed sources have revealed that the list of 56 questions had been sent by post as the Congress was planning to gather strong crowd of supporters at Circuit House, Patiala, on May 28, where the vigilance had earlier summoned him to appear for answering questions.
The government was little wary of the situation as it could cause law and order problem especially in the wake of the Dera Sacha Sauda controversy.
In order to avoid the problem and not to let any one drive political mileage out of the process, the vigilance decided to send a list of 56 questions.
The questions ranging from his role from the day one in the city centre project, his closeness to arrested accused Chetan Gupta, the alleged foreign property, meetings with representatives of Today Homes, involvement of his relatives and other allegations.
Sources said the former Chief Minister had been told to send his reply.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted anticipatory bail to Raninder Singh and Raminder Singh, son and son-in-law, respectively, of the former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.
Raninder stated in his petition that his entire family was being implicated in the case on the statement of one of the accused, Chetan Gupta, a Delhi businessman, arrested by the VB recently. The court of Justice Uma Nath Singh granted the relief sought by Raninder Singh, under Section 438, CrPC, who had submitted that the arresting authority should be allowed to release him in the event of his arrest.
The state counsel averred that the Vigilance Bureau had recovered a pen drive and computer from Chetan Gupta's possession, which had disclosed that Rs 21 crore had been transferred to Raninder's account on the day auction in the project was conducted. He vehemently sought the custodial interrogation of the petitioner and cited some Supreme Court judgements to buttress his point.
Earlier, the arrest of Amarinder Singh and his wife was stayed by the court till July 31. The former Chief Minister and 18 others were booked by the VB on March 24 for alleged corruption and cheating in a real estate project.

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National Catholic Register News https://www.ncregister.com/news/britain-needs-more-than-brexit
Britain Needs More Than Brexit
COMMENTARY: Yesterday's vote will enhance British democracy, but only a spiritual revival can successfully address the major issues confronting the U.K. and other Western nations.
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Joanna Bogle News June 24, 2016
As Britain voted whether to leave the European Union or remain, rain lashed down across London, flooding main railway lines and parts of the London Underground. The previous day had been warm and sticky, with massive thunderstorms overnight.
Midsummer can be a strange season: June 24 dawned warm and faintly sunny, as people woke to the news that a majority had voted "Brexit," Prime Minister David Cameron was about to resign and a new chapter had opened in political history.
For weeks, TV, the Internet, newspapers and house-to-house leaflets bombarded the nation. Leading figures in banking and show business — together with the official government spokesmen — urged us to vote "Remain." Boris Johnson, until recently the mayor of London, and an assortment of campaigners led the campaign to "Leave." And the Church weighed in, with the Catholic bishops urging us to vote prayerfully and after due reflection: While remaining neutral, they somehow vaguely communicated a faint sense that "Remain" might be the better option.
Catholics were divided on this issue, along with everyone else. The "Leave" campaign included Catholic writers Charles Moore of The Spectator and Tim Stanley of The Daily Telegraph. But many Catholics were just as deeply committed to the "Remain" camp. And at no point did the "Catholic issues," such as abortion, euthanasia or same-sex unions, even remotely figure in the agenda. This Brexit business was essentially all about political independence, parliamentary traditions, immigration, democracy and economic matters.
Many people were certainly convinced that remaining in the European Union would bring more prosperity and that any decision to leave would cause disruption, hardship and unemployment, as businesses faced an uncertain future. Among some young people, there was also a sense of incredulity that any country could switch course away from the European Union: a feeling that anyone who wanted to do so must have nostalgic ideas about a Britain of the past belonging to black-and-white movies and a vision of the nation as it was in the 1940s or earlier.
On the"Leave" side, the central issues were the lack of democracy in the EU — the sense of powerlessness, the irrelevance of the European Parliament, the vast amounts of money spent to no apparent purpose and the worrying instability of the euro currency. Above all, the issue was about the EU's official commitment to "ever closer union" and the idea of full political integration, with no realistic opportunity of there being anything about democratic accountability.
Brexit divided friends, office colleagues and family members, although it has to be said that debates were peppered with a surprising amount of good humor, even if it was sometimes at the expense of the hapless politicians at the heart of it all. There have been — at least to date — no street riots, no burning or sacking of shops or offices. A commonly heard expression over the weeks was: "Aren't you just sick and tired of it all?"
And now the decision has been made. No use in pretending that it all means a bright new dawn or anything like that. It certainly does mean that Britain has regained full control over her own political institutions again — something that even many in the "Remain" campaign agreed was an issue. There will be genuine attempts to ensure that goodwill and working relationships — albeit on new terms — are central to relationships with other European countries. And on major issues — the massive rise of Islam across Europe, the increasing secularizing of once-Christian nations, the breakdown of marriage and the routine killing of unborn babies — Brexit will make no difference.
Full disclosure: I voted Brexit. I believe that the European Union has had its day and is now a bloated and often corrupt bureaucracy robbing Europe of its better possibilities. Britain has a long and fine tradition of parliamentary democracy: This heritage is one we must nourish and defend, and we had to claim it back. There is an honesty and sense of hope in Britain following the Brexit success.
But at heart, the problems of Europe and all of the West are spiritual ones. Only a great re-evangelization, a new flowering of the Christian faith, can really offer hope — for Britain and for other lands that are currently sensing a loss of their sense of identity and heritage. It will be a tragedy if this is ignored and a misplaced nationalism, albeit with occasionally Christian overtones, takes center stage. There is no future in that. Europe and Britain deserve better. I believe that Britain has made the right decision for democracy and freedom. Now, we must ensure that this freedom is used wisely and is nourished by that Christian faith and life without which it cannot prosper.
Joanna Bogle writes from London.
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Who says tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow?
Spoken by way of Macbeth, Macbeth Act 5 Scene 5
Out, out, brief candle. Told by means of an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing. Those words are uttered by using Macbeth after he hears of Lady Macbeth's death, in Act 5, scene 5, strains 16–27.
what is Macbeth contemplating in his the following day speech? Macbeth's "Tomorrow" Soliloquy The rest of the speech is set how futile, repetitive, and hopeless existence seems to Macbeth.
Additionally asked, who says the following day and day after today and tomorrow in Macbeth?
The way to dusty death. Out, out, quick candle! Signifying nothing. "Tomorrow and day after today and tomorrow" is the beginning of the second one sentence of essentially the mostsome of the most noted soliloquies in William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth.
What does Macbeth suggest whilst he says day after today tomorrow tomorrow?
The which means of this word is that existence is meaningless, useless, and empty; and that everyday just creeps by means of like each different day. After his wife dies, time seems to Macbeth an insupportable burden, and the longer term an overpowering force that leads him to his destiny.
Who Says Life's but a jogging shadow?
Lady Macbeth
What is Macbeth's tragic flaw?
Macbeth's tragic flaw is his ambition and it consequentially ends up in his downfall and ultimate demise. Macbeth is a sad hero who's announced in the the play as being well-known and revered by means of the general and the people. He brings his death upon himself from this tragic flaw.
Why God's soldier is he?
Why then, God's soldier be he! Had I as many sons as I've hairs, If I had as many sons as I've hairs on my head, I couldn't hope that any of them could die extra honorably than he did. And that's all there's to it.
What is completed Can't be undone?
What's completed can't be undone. —To bed, to bed, to bed! To bed, to bed!
What is the meaning of existence is yet a jogging shadow?
The life is nothing except a strolling shadow. The strolling shadow: It means that there is not any originality left in life. Such a lot of have lived before us that we're genuinely walking in their shadow, with an identical habits, mistakes, fears, emotions, and so on, as our ancestors had. It is a quote from Shakespeare.
What does Macbeth say approximately life?
When Macbeth learns of the death of Lady Macbeth he's struck by using the meaningless of life. He feels our lives do not have a long-lasting impact on anything. He refers to lifestyles as "a walking shadow" and a "poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the degree and is heard no more".
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says out damned spot out I say?
'Out, damned spot' is a line from Female Macbeth that she says when 'washing' invisible blood from her hands. This speech illustrates the mental nature of the play's themes, motifs, and symbols. It suggests us how Lady Macbeth genuinely feels about all of the terrible matters her ambition brought on her to do.
How far that little candle throws his beams?
"How a ways that little candle throws his beams! So shines a well deed in a weary world." – William Shakespeare, "The Merchant of Venice"
Why did Macbeth kill Banquo?
After prophesying that Macbeth will end up king, the witches inform Banquo that he will not be king himself, yet that his descendants will be. Later, Macbeth in his lust for power sees Banquo as a threat and has him murdered by means of two employed assassins; Banquo's son, Fleance, escapes.
Why does Macbeth repeat the be aware tomorrow?
The quote above is an example of repetition as repeating the be aware tomorrow creates a sense of tone and creates a powerful message behind the queen's death. Macbeth says day after today thrice so that he can highlight his feelings towards the Queens dying and his opinion of life.
What are Macbeth's last words?
Macbeth's Last Words. It is too late, he drags me down; I sink, I sink, — my soul is lost forever!
Why does Macduff consider himself no longer of female born?
Although Macbeth believes that he cannot be killed by means of any guy born of a woman, he soon learns that Macduff changed into "from his mother's womb / Untimely ripped" (5.10. 15–16) — that means that Macduff turned into born by means of caesarean section. The two fight, and Macduff slays Macbeth offstage.
What is the largest motif in Macbeth?
The leading subject of Macbeth—the destruction wrought when ambition is going unchecked by way of moral constraints—finds its most strong expression within the play's two leading characters. Macbeth is a brave Scottish general who is not obviously inclined to commit evil deeds, yet he deeply wants energy and advancement.
Do be or not to be?
"To be, or to not be" is the outlet phrase of a soliloquy uttered by way of Prince Hamlet in the so-called "nunnery scene" of William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1.
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Q: R plot x axis label from multiple columns I would like to plot my data.frame:
A_ID <- c("A1", "A2", "A3", "A4", "A5","A6","A7", "A8")
B_ID <- c("B1","B2","B3","B4","B1","B2","B3","B4")
M <- c("+", "+","+","+","+","+","+","+")
N <- c("+", "+","+","+","-","-","-","-")
O <-c("+", "+","-","-","+","+","-","-")
P <-c("+", "-","+","-","+","-","+","-")
value <- c (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
df <- data.frame(A_ID, B_ID,M,N,O,P,value)

which looks likes this:
A_ID   B_ID   M   N   O   P   value
A1     B1     +   +   +   +   1
A2     B2     +   +   +   -   2
A3     B3     +   +   -   +   3
A4     B4     +   +   -   -   4
A5     B1     +   -   +   +   5
A6     B2     +   -   +   -   6
A7     B3     +   -   -   +   7
A8     B4     +   -   -   -   8

barplot(as.matrix(df[,7]),main="tobefound",
    horiz = FALSE,width = 0.5,
    #names.arg=
    las=2,
    ylim = c(0,10),
    col = 1+as.numeric(as.factor(df$`B_ID`)),
    border = NA,
    beside= TRUE)
box()
legend('topleft', fill = 1+as.numeric(as.factor(levels(df$`B_ID`))),
legend = levels(as.factor(df$`B_ID`)))

I get:
What I really would like to have is something like this:
column 3 to 6 should be the labels that have different values for each value of column 7 (sorry for not having the appropriate bars, names and amount of options in this pictures)

I am very happy for any help, no matter if it includes barplot, ggplot 2 or plotly.
Thanks.

A: Is this what you what?
barplot(as.matrix(df[,7]),main = "tobefound",
        horiz = FALSE, width = 0.5,
        las = 1,
        ylim = c(0,10),
        xlim = c(.5, 4.5),
        col = 1 + as.numeric(as.factor(df$`B_ID`)),
        border = NA,
        beside = TRUE,
        xaxs = "i")
tickloc <- c(.5, seq(.75, 4.25, .5))
axis(side = 1, at = tickloc, labels = c("M", M))
axis(side = 1, at = tickloc, labels = c("N", N), tick = FALSE, line = 1)
axis(side = 1, at = tickloc, labels = c("O", O), tick = FALSE, line = 2)
axis(side = 1, at = tickloc, labels = c("P", P), tick = FALSE, line = 3)
box()
legend('topleft', fill = 1+as.numeric(as.factor(levels(df$`B_ID`))),
       legend = levels(as.factor(df$`B_ID`)))

In response to whether an axis() type function is available in ggplot2:
Not that I know of. However, you can combine the labels into one vector:
labels <- paste0(M, "\n", N, "\n", O, "\n", P)

and then use scale_x_continuous. Here's a quick example:
ggplot(data.frame(x = 1:8, y = 3:10)) + geom_point(aes(x,y)) +
    scale_x_continuous(breaks = 1:8, labels = labels)

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BOX TOPS BASE TEN - MISS KYLIE'S FIRST GRADERS!
Today we started a new math unit focusing on base ten. We're adding and subtracting experts, but when we start to work with bigger numbers, it's so much easier if we can work with groups of ten. To kick off our new unit we counted up all the box tops we've collected so far (by 10s and 100s)...which was PERFECT because our first grade box top competition started today.
By the way, you are all rock stars because we have 536 Box Tops so far!! Wahoo!!


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Q: What is the best approach using JDBC for parameterizing an IN clause? Say that I have a query of the form
SELECT * FROM MYTABLE WHERE MYCOL in (?)

And I want to parameterize the arguments to in.
Is there a straightforward way to do this in Java with JDBC, in a way that could work on multiple databases without modifying the SQL itself?
The closest question I've found had to do with C#, I'm wondering if there is something different for Java/JDBC.

A: The standard way to do this is (if you are using Spring JDBC) is to use the org.springframework.jdbc.core.namedparam.NamedParameterJdbcTemplate class.
Using this class, it is possible to define a List as your SQL parameter and use the NamedParameterJdbcTemplate to replace a named parameter. For example:
public List<MyObject> getDatabaseObjects(List<String> params) {
    NamedParameterJdbcTemplate jdbcTemplate = new NamedParameterJdbcTemplate(dataSource);
    String sql = "select * from my_table where my_col in (:params)";
    List<MyObject> result = jdbcTemplate.query(sql, Collections.singletonMap("params", params), myRowMapper);
    return result;
}

A: There's indeed no straightforward way to do this in JDBC. Some JDBC drivers seem to support PreparedStatement#setArray() on the IN clause. I am only not sure which ones that are.
You could just use a helper method with String#join() and Collections#nCopies() to generate the placeholders for IN clause and another helper method to set all the values in a loop with PreparedStatement#setObject().
public static String preparePlaceHolders(int length) {
    return String.join(",", Collections.nCopies(length, "?"));
}

public static void setValues(PreparedStatement preparedStatement, Object... values) throws SQLException {
    for (int i = 0; i < values.length; i++) {
        preparedStatement.setObject(i + 1, values[i]);
    }
}

Here's how you could use it:
private static final String SQL_FIND = "SELECT id, name, value FROM entity WHERE id IN (%s)";

public List<Entity> find(Set<Long> ids) throws SQLException {
    List<Entity> entities = new ArrayList<Entity>();
    String sql = String.format(SQL_FIND, preparePlaceHolders(ids.size()));

    try (
        Connection connection = dataSource.getConnection();
        PreparedStatement statement = connection.prepareStatement(sql);
    ) {
        setValues(statement, ids.toArray());

        try (ResultSet resultSet = statement.executeQuery()) {
            while (resultSet.next()) {
                entities.add(map(resultSet));
            }
        }
    }

    return entities;
}

private static Entity map(ResultSet resultSet) throws SQLException {
    Enitity entity = new Entity();
    entity.setId(resultSet.getLong("id"));
    entity.setName(resultSet.getString("name"));
    entity.setValue(resultSet.getInt("value"));
    return entity;
}

Note that some databases have a limit of allowable amount of values in the IN clause. Oracle for example has this limit on 1000 items.

A: I solved this by constructing the SQL string with as many ? as I have values to look for.
SELECT * FROM MYTABLE WHERE MYCOL in (?,?,?,?)

First I searched for an array type I can pass into the statement, but all JDBC array types are vendor specific. So I stayed with the multiple ?.

A: I got the answer from docs.spring(19.7.3)

The SQL standard allows for selecting rows based on an expression that includes a variable list of values. A typical example would be select * from T_ACTOR where id in (1, 2, 3). This variable list is not directly supported for prepared statements by the JDBC standard; you cannot declare a variable number of placeholders. You need a number of variations with the desired number of placeholders prepared, or you need to generate the SQL string dynamically once you know how many placeholders are required. The named parameter support provided in the NamedParameterJdbcTemplate and JdbcTemplate takes the latter approach. Pass in the values as a java.util.List of primitive objects. This list will be used to insert the required placeholders and pass in the values during the statement execution.

Hope this can help you.

A: Since nobody answer the case for a large IN clause (more than 100) I'll throw my solution to this problem which works nicely for JDBC. In short I replace the IN with a INNER JOIN on a tmp table.
What I do is make what I call a batch ids table and depending on the RDBMS I may make that a tmp table or in memory table.
The table has two columns. One column with the id from the IN Clause and another column with a batch id that I generate on the fly.
SELECT * FROM MYTABLE M INNER JOIN IDTABLE T ON T.MYCOL = M.MYCOL WHERE T.BATCH = ?

Before you select you shove your ids into the table with a given batch id.
Then you just replace your original queries IN clause with a INNER JOIN matching on your ids table WHERE batch_id equals your current batch. After your done your delete the entries for you batch.

A: AFAIK, there is no standard support in JDBC for handling Collections as parameters. It would be great if you could just pass in a List and that would be expanded.
Spring's JDBC access supports passing collections as parameters. You could look at how this is done for inspiration on coding this securely.
See Auto-expanding collections as JDBC parameters
(The article first discusses Hibernate, then goes on to discuss JDBC.)

A: See my trial and It success,It is said that the list size has potential limitation.
    List l = Arrays.asList(new Integer[]{12496,12497,12498,12499});
        Map param = Collections.singletonMap("goodsid",l);
    NamedParameterJdbcTemplate  namedParameterJdbcTemplate = new NamedParameterJdbcTemplate(getJdbcTemplate().getDataSource());
    String sql = "SELECT bg.goodsid FROM beiker_goods bg WHERE bg.goodsid in(:goodsid)";
    List<Long> list = namedParameterJdbcTemplate.queryForList(sql, param2, Long.class);

A: sormula makes this simple (see Example 4):
ArrayList<Integer> partNumbers = new ArrayList<Integer>();
partNumbers.add(999);
partNumbers.add(777);
partNumbers.add(1234);

// set up
Database database = new Database(getConnection());
Table<Inventory> inventoryTable = database.getTable(Inventory.class);

// select operation for list "...WHERE PARTNUMBER IN (?, ?, ?)..."
for (Inventory inventory: inventoryTable.
    selectAllWhere("partNumberIn", partNumbers))
{
    System.out.println(inventory.getPartNumber());
}

A: There are different alternative approaches that we can use.

*

*Execute Single Queries - slow and not recommended

*Using Stored Procedure - database specific

*Creating PreparedStatement Query dynamically - good performance but loose benefits of caching and needs recompilation

*Using NULL in PreparedStatement Query - I think this is a good approach with optimal performance.

Check more details about these here.

A: One way i can think of is to use the java.sql.PreparedStatement and a bit of jury rigging
PreparedStatement preparedStmt = conn.prepareStatement("SELECT * FROM MYTABLE WHERE MYCOL in (?)");
... and then ...
preparedStmt.setString(1, [your stringged params]);
http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/jdbc/basics/prepared.html


Education. Born in Bristol in 1945 and brought up in Raynes Park (London SW 20). Educated in local authority schools, including Raynes Park Grammar for A-levels. Read English and Theology at Hull University and completed an MA at Leicester University, where taught by Philip Collins, Arthur Humphreys and Monica Jones. Fellow of the English Association.
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We have a guy that rides with us up here in the Pacific Northwet on a dual sport sporty he made. Pretty much stock except for the suspension and he is no slouch on it! Good Luck and of course get ready for, "why'd you do that?"
Left Richmond Va about 8 that morning after working on the bike for a hour or so convincing myself it wouldn't leave me stranded. headed to Charlottesville, where some kind folks at the advance auto loaned me some tools to put my taillight back on that had rattled loose, from there i headed north on 29 to Ruckersville where i stopped and put my headlight that had fallen off back on, took 33 west to Harrisonburg where my shifter toe peg unscrewed itself while riding, threw that back on and made my way south on rt 11 to Stanton Va where the bike started running hot and pinging, adjusted the timing a few more degrees and talked to my uncle who was headed to Richmond from Danville on his 52 pan, we decided to meet in Lynchburg for a bite to eat and to ride back together. After putting the negative terminal back on the battery heading over Afton mt on 250 i made it to lynchburg and met up with my uncle. Hit 460 headed for Farmville when i felt a whipping pain in my left arse cheek......stopped to investigate and found the problem.
Luckily it left me with enough belt to keep going after cutting off the loose strands and adjusting the belt tension. We cruised into farmville where we stopped to fix the headlight on my uncles pan. The sun set as we rode 60 into Richmond, one hell of a first ride.
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Or something some smart guy once said..
Couple other things I haven't mentioned about the bike it's a 94 1200 got it from a dealer that replaced the the transmission and the guy never paid so they sold the bike to me. It's got a 2001 ish 1200s front end which is dual disc and adjustable compression and rebound dampening.
Did a 520 chain conversion when someone decided to cut the belt off it while it was outside my apartment.
Made a thick aluminum skidplate out of some scrap i had.
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That requriRs a real "the better part of you ran down you mamma' @$$ and wound up as a €umstain"
(Full metal jacket) to cut your belt. What if you had to work the next morning?
There was once an article In surfer magazine where they were talking about pro surfers, someone noted that loose bills and free surfboards don't keep you warm at night.
Irrespective of any farm animal jokes (perhaps I should have said advsportster..
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using System.Collections.Generic;
using Martini.Collections;

namespace Martini
{
    internal class Grammar
    {
        // defines each type of sentence and the possible tokens
        internal static readonly AutoKeyDictionary<SentenceType, SentenceDefinition> SentenceDefinitions =
            new AutoKeyDictionary<SentenceType, SentenceDefinition>(x => x.SentenceType)
            {
                new SentenceDefinition
                {
                    SentenceType = SentenceType.Blank,
                    AllowedTokenTypes = new[] {new TokenType[] {}},
                    ExactTokenTypes = new TokenType[] {}
                },
                new SentenceDefinition
                {
                    SentenceType = SentenceType.Comment,
                    AllowedTokenTypes = new[]
                    {
                        new TokenType[] {TokenType.CommentIndicator, TokenType.Text},
                        new TokenType[] {TokenType.CommentIndicator},
                    },
                    ExactTokenTypes = new TokenType[] {TokenType.CommentIndicator, TokenType.Comment}
                },
                new SentenceDefinition
                {
                    SentenceType = SentenceType.Section,
                    AllowedTokenTypes = new[]
                    {
                        new TokenType[] { TokenType.LeftSectionDelimiter, TokenType.Text, TokenType.RightSectionDelimiter },
                    },
                    ExactTokenTypes = new TokenType[] {TokenType.LeftSectionDelimiter, TokenType.Section, TokenType.RightSectionDelimiter},
                },
                new SentenceDefinition
                {
                    SentenceType = SentenceType.Property,
                    AllowedTokenTypes = new[]
                    {
                        new TokenType[] {TokenType.Text, TokenType.ProperetyValueDelimiter, TokenType.Text},
                        new TokenType[] {TokenType.Text, TokenType.ProperetyValueDelimiter},
                    },
                    ExactTokenTypes = new TokenType[] {TokenType.Property, TokenType.ProperetyValueDelimiter, TokenType.Value},
                },
            };

        internal static readonly string Space = ' '.ToString();

        internal static readonly char Backslash = '\\';

        internal static readonly string GlobalSectionName = "__global";

        internal static DelimiterDictionary DefaultDelimiters => new DelimiterDictionary()
        {
            { TokenType.LeftSectionDelimiter, SectionDelimiter.SquareBrackets.Attribute<SectionDelimiterAttribute>().Left },
            { TokenType.RightSectionDelimiter, SectionDelimiter.SquareBrackets.Attribute<SectionDelimiterAttribute>().Right },
            { TokenType.ProperetyValueDelimiter, PropertyValueDelimiter.EqualSign.Attribute<PropertyValueDelimiterAttribute>().Delimiter },
            { TokenType.CommentIndicator, CommentIndicator.Semicolon.Attribute<CommentIndicatorAttribute>().Delimiter },
        };

        internal static readonly HashSet<TokenType> EscapableTokens = new HashSet<TokenType>
        {
            TokenType.CommentIndicator,
            TokenType.LeftSectionDelimiter,
            TokenType.RightSectionDelimiter,
            TokenType.ProperetyValueDelimiter,
        };
    }
}

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Rehal (Punjabi: ਰੈਹਿਲ) is a clan found among the Punjabi Jat. The progenitor of the Rehal families is believed to have been born in (Reh). This clan believes in Sikhism. The main villages are Mangewal (ਮਾਗੇਵਾਲ), Halotali, Malewal, Bhadalthuha, Raisal, Sudhewal, Ghundar, Dargapur, Ghullumajra and Haibatpur which all are in the district Patiala villages surrounding Nabha in the Punjab.

References

Surnames
Jat clans

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10 Bedtime stories for sleepy heads
Thursday, 30 June 2016 21:51:52 Europe/London
What's your favourite children's book? We've all got favourites (and those that we don't like – anyone else groan when certain books come out to be read?) and actually the books we read to our children not only help encourage them to read themselves when they're older, but lots of them teach valuable life lessons or help little ones manage emotions. We asked some mums to share their favourite bedtime stories with us… is your favourite here?
"I love The Snail and the Whale. There's something so melancholic about the meter (I know it sounds daft, but it's true!). I'm fully choked up by the end." Lottie, mum of two
"Moving Molly by Shirley Hughes – because it was a childhood favourite of mine (we moved house a lot). There are some books I can't read as I cry too much (including Dogger and The Paper Dolls…)" Gillian, mum of two
"At the moment, we love Rosie's Magic Horse by Russell Hoban and Quentin Blake. My favourite artist of all time and a beautiful story about how much make believe really can work. But a close second would be How Tom Beat Captain Najork and His Hired Sportsmen because it's so funny and makes all three of us laugh." Eleanor, pregnant mum of one "I like reading poems to my daughter Pip.
My favourite is The Railway Carriage by Robert Louis Stephenson. I also love reading the Alfie books and also longer chapter books where we read one chapter a night (currently we are reading Pippi Longstocking)" Rachel, mum of two.
"There are lots to choose from but one well worn favourite is "Once there were giants" by Martin Waddell and Penny Dale. It helps little kids make sense of the big world and understand growing older. It's poignant (I always cry) but also reassuring to kids as the family is always there even when she is now "a giant" with a baby of her own. It has an easy readable rhythm and beautiful illustrations." Claire, mum of four
"I'm going to lower the tone – my girls' favourite book is called Poo Bum. They would read it every day if they could, it's bright and colourful, a stupid story and it makes then giggle every time." Katie, mum of three
"We really love Beatrix Potter in our house – I think it's the nature element of it with our two current favourites being The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-winkle. We also like a Swedish author – Elsa Beskow who does lovely nature based stories – again our favourite too are Children of the Forest and Peter in Blueberry Land." Laura, mum of two
"At the moment, I love reading Starting School by Allan and Janet Ahlberg – we got a second hand copy a few months before my daughter started school, and it's great at preparing them for what it's going to be like. She's nearly at the end of her first year of school but we still read it regularly." Alison, Mum of one.
"We love Giraffes Can't Dance, Tatty McTat, Goodnight Moon for littler ones… Magic Faraway tree is Baya's current favourite." Polly, mum of four.
"Anything by Oliver Jeffers is a big hit in our house – he's a northern Irish boy so we love to support local and his stories are so whimsical and imaginative, and the illustrations are just beautiful!" Mel, mum of two
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A combination of Primeknit and iconic models such as the Stan Smith continues to happen, this time, bringing Wool to the party too. Made for the fall, the Stan Smith Primeknit Wool in grey is a perfect fit for the cold that is bound to come to most places very soon. The patterned upper is rounded out by a cream midsole and white heel tab, completing the look cleanly.
Available now on adidas.com, you can find the new combo of Primeknit and Wool for just $120 retail. Thoughts on this new idea from adidas? Share them with us @ModernNotoriety.


Some context: Since 1986, I've spent my life chased one story: The impact of technology on society. For whatever reason, I did this by founding or co-founding companies. Wired was kind of a first album, as it were, and it focused on the story broadly told. The Industry Standardfocused on the business of the Internet, as did my conference Web 2. Federated Media was a tech and advertising platform for high quality "conversational" publishers, built with the idea that our social discourse was undergoing a fundamental shift, and that publishers and their audiences needed to be empowered to have a new kind of conversation. Sovrn, a company I still chair, has a similar mission, but with a serious data and tech focus. NewCo, my last company (well, I've got another one in the works, perhaps we can talk about that during Q&A) seeks to illuminate the impact of companies on society.


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Prior to joining Guinness Asset Management, Nicholas worked for Mirabaud since 2001, where he focused on European equities and global environmental equities.
Nicholas latterly worked as a member of Mirabaud's Strategy Team with a focus on the capital cycle, capital allocation, quality and incentives.
Nicholas holds a Master's degree in Finance from London Business School, and an MA from the University of Edinburgh.


Death in the Ashes by Albert A. Bell, Jr.: Synopsis and Online Purchase Options.
The Notebooks of Pliny the Younger by Albert A. Bell, Jr.
Synopsis (from the publisher): A few years after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, where he lost his adoptive father and mentor, Pliny the Younger is asked by his friend Aurelia to help her husband Calpurnius, who has been accused of murder in Naples. Pliny has solved previous crimes, but never before has so much time and distance elapsed before his arrival on the murder scene … nor has he carried so much emotional baggage.


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Farm Bill; Budget; Ag Economy; CFTC; and, Trade
Categories: Agricultural Economy /Budget /Farm Bill /Trade
Farm Bill Issues
David Rogers reported yesterday at Politico that, "House and Senate farm bill leaders edged closer Thursday, joined in a last ditch effort —together with Agriculture Secy. Tom Vilsack—to put in place a new five-year plan before the end of this Congress.
"Vilsack played host to the gathering of the top four Republicans and Democrats on the House and Senate Agriculture Committees [related photo]. And he told reporters later that 'absolutely' he remained optimistic that a bill can be completed before Dec. 31 and the focus must be on that goal, not a simple extension.
"'What I was interested in doing today was basically get all four folks who are critical to this process in the room at the same time talking to each other and we've accomplished that,' Vilsack said. 'There is a commitment to work and try to get this resolved. The countryside needs a five year farm bill, rural America needs a five year farm bill.'"
Posted by Keith Good • November, 30, 2012 • 6:01 am
AgriTalk: Charlie Stenholm on Congressional Gridlock
Categories: Farm Bill
From AgriTalk radio, November 28, "Former Texas Congressman Charlie Stenholm, a longtime member of the House Ag Committee, is not terribly optimistic as Congress peers over the edge of the 'fiscal cliff.' Stenholm spoke out on the partisan gridlock that is holding up the economy and the farm bill while on AgriTalk at the Ag Retailers Association Conference in San Diego. He also touched on his work to bring back horse slaughter in the U.S."
Posted by Keith Good • November, 29, 2012 • 10:13 am
NewsHour: As Immigration Reform Returns to Agenda, Republicans Counter With 'Achieve Act'
From the PBS NewsHour program, November 28, "Two retiring Republican senators have introduced a new plan for immigration reform that grants legal status but not citizenship to young illegal immigrants brought to the U.S. by their parents. Ray Suarez talks to Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson, R-Tex., one of the authors of the plan, and Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill."
Video: USDA Surveying Conservation Programs
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture, November 29, "USDA is conducting a survey to help farmers protect the environment and maintain productive farmland."
Farm Bill; Ag Economy; Renewable Energy; Budget
Categories: Agricultural Economy /Budget /Farm Bill
Farm Bill, Policy Issues
David Rogers reported yesterday at Politico that, "The four top House and Senate players on the farm bill are scheduled to meet Thursday with Agriculture Secy. Tom Vilsack, a luncheon which has taken on added importance given the growing pressure for some resolution before the end of next month.
"Consumers are threatened by a potential doubling in milk prices January 1, absent some action by Congress. And Vilsack and the Agriculture Committees must soon decide if they have any real shot of wrapping a five-year farm bill into whatever deficit reduction package emerges from talks now between the White House and Congress.
"Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts, the ranking Republican on the Senate panel, told POLITICO Tuesday that he felt encouraged by the administration to pursue this strategy. And Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), the committee's chairwoman, has signaled that this is very much the direction she is taking as well."
Federal Reserve Beige Book: Observations on the Ag Economy
Today the Federal Reserve Board released its Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions. Commonly referred to as the "Beige Book," the report included the following observations with respect to the U.S. agricultural economy:
* Fifth District- Richmond– "Agricultural conditions prior to Hurricane Sandy remained favorable. Strong income boosted farm loan repayment rates. Lenders reported a drop in the number of loan renewals and extensions, even as spending for agricultural equipment rose. During October, beef prices rose as farmers struggled with higher feed costs―some producers culled herds, including breeding stock. More recently, Hurricane Sandy's damage was minimal and localized mainly in coastal areas. In Maryland, an analyst reported that small grain emergence may be affected by standing water and salt water flooding. Snow and cold temperatures in North Carolina hindered farm activity and livestock producers were forced to begin feeding hay due to snow covered pastures; fruit production was not affected. In contrast, most farmers in Virginia were relieved that Hurricane Sandy brought much needed rain without significant damage to the corn and soybeans still in the field."
* Sixth District- Atlanta– "Much of Georgia continued to experience varying degrees of drought conditions, while the rest of the region enjoyed normal conditions. Some agriculture contacts reported labor shortages. Compared with last year, prices paid to farmers for grain corn, rice, soybeans, beef, and broilers were up while cotton prices were down."
* Seventh District- Chicago– "The corn harvest was completed ahead of last year's pace, while the soybean harvest was proceeding more quickly than typical. Much of the District reported higher yields than had been expected during the previous reporting period, reflecting in part timely local rains, later planting, and irrigation. Nonetheless, the drought still cut the District's output of corn and soybeans substantially relative to last year. Concerns about crop quality due to the drought seemed to diminish, although there were some reports of deliveries rejected for crop diseases. Corn and soybean prices—and with them livestock feeding costs–fell further, though they remained elevated from the levels of a year ago. Milk, hog, and cattle prices edged up from the prior reporting period, which also helped the cash flow of livestock operations. Sugar beet output in Michigan was higher than a year ago, and sugar prices were higher as well. Farmland values continued to rise despite the drought. Moreover, there seemed to be more farmland available to buy, partly due to uncertainty about future tax rates."
* Eighth District- St. Louis– "As of early November, the rice crop in the District states was fully harvested; similarly, over 90 percent of the corn, cotton, sorghum, and soybean crops have also been harvested. Harvest completion rates were 3 to 12 percentage points higher than their 5-year averages. Planting of winter wheat across the District states was 8 percent ahead of its 5-year average, while over 90 percent of all winter wheat was rated in fair or better condition."
* Ninth District- Minneapolis– "District crop producers remained in mostly good shape, despite this year's drought. Farm incomes were bolstered by high crop prices, and farmers were looking at record harvests in areas less affected by drought. However, livestock and dairy producers continued to suffer from higher input costs. Reports of ranchers culling herds due to low hay production and increased feed prices continued to surface. After years of delays, a South Dakota beef slaughter and processing plant began operations in October. Prices received by farmers for wheat, corn, soybeans, beef, dairy products and chicken increased in October from a year earlier; hog, dry bean, turkey and egg prices decreased."
* Tenth District- Kansas City– "High input costs reduced farm profitability and boosted farm loan demand since the last survey period. Demand for farm operating loans rose as surging feed costs cut livestock operator incomes and crop producers paid higher fuel costs to run irrigation and harvest equipment. With reduced incomes, especially for livestock producers, farm loan renewals and extensions edged up and loan repayment rates eased from recent peaks. Still, bankers reported that sufficient funds were available to meet short-term financing needs. Low soil-moisture levels hindered winter wheat emergence, raising concerns that persistent drought could strain U.S. crop production, keep crop and feed prices high, and force further livestock herd liquidations. Farmland values, however, continued to set new record highs in the District."
* Eleventh District- Dallas– "The District remained largely in drought, although dry conditions eased in some areas. The crop harvest generally progressed at a good pace. Winter wheat crop conditions were much better than last year, when the drought was more severe in the District. Grain prices trended down over the reporting period but were still at relatively high levels. Cotton prices remained weak and may lead to fewer cotton acres being planted next year. Cattle prices were still higher than normal but contacts noted that high feed costs were keeping producers from expanding their operations and were creating negative margins for feedlots."
* Twelfth District- San Francisco– "Agricultural producers saw further sales gains, and extraction activity of natural resources used for energy production continued to expand. Contacts noted that the agricultural sector appears to be immune from factors that have restrained growth in other sectors of late: production activity and sales of most crop and livestock products have been growing at a solid pace, as has investment spending on new production equipment."
Posted by Keith Good • November, 28, 2012 • 2:34 pm
NewsHour: In Efforts to Find a Budget Solution, Lawmakers Debate Tax Hikes, Entitlements
Categories: Budget
Video from yesterday's PBS NewsHour program- "Congress and the White House face an uphill battle in forging a federal budget solution in order to avoid the automatic sequestration cuts in January 2013. Jeffrey Brown talks to House Representatives Keith Ellison, D-Minn., and Tom Price, R-Ga., about the likely proposals, challenges and compromises expected."
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Farm Bill; Budget; Ag Economy; Biofuels; and, Trade
Categories: Agricultural Economy /Budget /Ethanol /Farm Bill /Trade
Rebecca Berg reported yesterday at BuzzFeed Online that, "Add the farm bill to the host of other issues being weighed by lawmakers as part of discussions to avert the fiscal cliff.
"Sen. Debbie Stabenow said Tuesday that the bill, which allocates spending for farm subsidies and food stamps, is 'very much part of the discussion right now' in fiscal cliff talks.
"'Well, we're a way to save money,' said Stabenow, who heads up the Senate Agriculture Committee."
The update noted that, "Tying the farm bill to fiscal cliff discussions could help revive debate about the measure and increase the odds of approval before the end of the year, during a particularly busy time for Congress.
"'I've talked to the White House about including it as part of the package, and they are certainly very open to doing that,' Stabenow said."
Sam Goldfarb and Ben Weyl reported yesterday at Roll Call Online that, "Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., said she was hoping the Senate-passed farm bill's $23 billion in mandatory savings could be used to help replace the automatic budget cuts. Stabenow said the White House was 'very open to doing that.'"
Video: Young Farmer Worries about Estate Tax
A recent video from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) indicated that, "AFBF's Young Farmer and Rancher Chair Glen Cope explains why the estate tax is such a pivotal issue for the nation's young farmers and the future of U.S. agriculture."
Budget Issues; Farm Bill; Ag Economy; and, Climate
Categories: Agricultural Economy /Budget /Climate Change /Farm Bill
Kevin Robillard reported yesterday at Politico that, "Senate Finance Committee Chair Max Baucus wants to protect an estate tax reduction from any deal averting the fiscal cliff, according to his hometown newspaper.
"Baucus told the Great Falls Tribune in an interview Sunday that he wants to keep the Bush-era rate for estate taxes in order to protect ranchers and farmers who pass their properties on to their children.
"'…Baucus is working to preserve a reduction in estate taxes that exempts the first $5 million of an estate's value for individuals and taxes the remainder at 35 percent,' the paper wrote, but didn't include direct quotes from Baucus on the topic."
Yesterday, in his weekly column, Sen. Mike Johanns (R., Neb.) indicated that, "The estate tax currently provides an exemption for all estates valued at $5 million or less. Anything valued in excess of $5 million is taxed at a rate of 35 percent when it is passed to beneficiaries. If this tax policy is left unaddressed, those rates will significantly change come January. The exemption will drop to $1 million, with anything above that taxed at a staggering 55 percent. A $1 million threshold might seem like a lot, but rising farmland prices are pushing the value of ag operations into the stratosphere. The average price for an acre of farmland has ballooned from $1,503 in 2010 to $2,425 today, according to the University of Nebraska Department of Agricultural Economics. Nebraska's average farm size is 966 acres. Thus, one could estimate the average farm value based on land alone at more than $2.3 million, well above the lowered exemption.
"Farmers and ranchers, many of whom have had land in their families for generations, should not be forced to pay Uncle Sam more than half the value of their estate. And producers should not be forced to sell land to avoid the impacts of the fiscal cliff. Unfortunately, I've already heard from Nebraskans who are facing this very dilemma."
The "Fiscal Cliff;" and the "Dairy Cliff"
Sean Lengell reported last week at The Washington Times Online that, "A multiyear farm bill that has stalled in Congress could be part of a solution to avoid the looming 'fiscal cliff' — if party leaders decide they need its spending cuts to count toward an overall deficit reduction package."
The article noted that, "Some agriculture programs, such as crop insurance, have continued under a separate authorization. And funding for the food stamp program was included in a six-month stopgap bill to fund the federal government that Congress passed in September.
"But some dairy farmers say they're already feeling a pinch, as the Department of Agriculture's Milk Income Loss Contract Program, which compensates dairy producers when domestic milk prices fall below a specified level, expired after Sept. 30."
More specifically, J.T. Rushing reported on Friday at The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) Online that, "As if the 'fiscal cliff' and the long-suffering farm bill weren't enough, Iowans may soon face a new dilemma — a 'dairy cliff.'
"If Congress fails to act in the handful of weeks it has left in its lame-duck session before adjourning for Christmas recess, the nation's dairy programs for farmers will expire Jan. 1.
"The effects won't be limited to the dairy industry — retail prices for all sorts of dairy-related products could soar. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has predicted the price of milk could rise to $6 a gallon, just as almost all Americans' income taxes are scheduled to increase."
Drought Impacts Persist; Farm Bill; and, Budget Issues
Annie Gowen reported on the front page of Thursday's Washington Post that, "Scorching drought and rising demand across the globe have pushed the price of U.S. food exports to record highs this year.
"That is good news for American farmers. But it's bad news for the hungry, especially on the eve of the holiday season.
"The booming market means that the federal government does not need to buy as many excess crops from farmers, resulting in a precipitous drop in government donations to food banks."
Farm Bill; Budget; Ag Economy; and, Trade
Daniel Looker reported yesterday at Agriculture Online that, "Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, told reporters Tuesday that leaders of the committee remain optimistic about a new farm bill being passed in the current lame-duck session of Congress, which will resume after this week's Thanksgiving break.
"Grassley said that he talked to the committee's chairwoman, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), about the farm bill recently on the floor of the Senate.
"'She said she thinks we have a good chance of getting it passed,' Grassley said."
Policy Issues; Ag Economy; Budget Issues; and, Trade
Farm Bill and Policy Issues
Ted Booker reported yesterday at The Watertown Daily Times (N.Y.) Online that, "The lull in Congress before the new year may be called the 'lame duck' session, but Rep. William L. Owens, D-Plattsburgh [Ag. Comm. Member], says legislators will have to get to work in a hurry to pass a five-year farm bill before the session ends…[S]ome lawmakers have pushed for a short-term extension of the bill, but Mr. Owens has opposed that idea, saying he does not want to see the full bill scrapped.
"Approving an extension 'would be more complicated than one might think,' he said. 'We need to make sure we're covering all aspects of the plan, and an extension would take just as much time to get done as passing the bill.'"
The article added that, "And if the bill isn't passed by the end of the year, it will mean more painful cuts to federal programs for farmers. Dairy farmers in the north country already are suffering from the discontinuation of the Milk Income Loss Contract program with the expiration of the bill. The federal safety net reimbursed farmers when national milk prices dropped, said Steve Ammerman, manager of public affairs for the New York Farm Bureau. If the revamped farm bill is passed, farmers would have the option to join a new margin insurance program, which will calculate reimbursements based on the gap between feed and milk costs."
Rep. Courtney, Rep. Walz Call for Action on the Farm Bill
On the House floor Friday, Rep. Joe Courtney (D., Conn.) and Rep. Tim Walz (D., Minn.), both Members of the House Ag. Committee, called for action on the Farm Bill.
Tax Issues; Budget; Farm Bill; Biofuels; Ag Economy; and, Trade
Dan Piller reported on the front page of Sunday's Des Moines Register ("Pressure's on to sell farmland before end of the year") that, "The clean, placid appearance of post-harvest Iowa farmland appears to be far removed from the messy fog of Congressional politics and the fiscal cliff.
"But pressure is intense to sell land before Jan. 1 when, if Congress doesn't intervene, capital gains taxes will rise from 15 percent to 23.8 percent and deductions on estate taxes will drop from $5 million to $1 million."
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Christmas in London means you get to be a kid all over again. Only this time you get to make all the choices and you don't have to share any of it with your annoying siblings or cousins!
Okay, some people go a bit crazy on the BIG day trying to cook a bird that could easily feed an entire road. And some of you might be lucky enough to miraculously avoid the kitchen altogether, and instead, spend most of the day scoffing chocolates and guzzling your aunts lethal 'breakfast punch' that is certainly helping with your Christmas Eve hangover! Or you are far away from home and spending Christmas with some pretty cool flat/hostel mates you only met three weeks previously.
Whatever your plans may be, London will provide a whole host of goodies for you and your mates to revel in. For us at The Dictionary Hostel, Christmas time in Shoreditch really means a whole month of parties, superb club nights, shopping, imported Christmas trees, bar-crawls, catching up with everyone you know before the big day and being with your favourite people.
Where to go and what to do in Shoreditch?
It really is the most wonderful time of the year, especially if you know where to go and where it is all happening! Luckily we are here to help you navigate Shoreditch and it's Christmas-jingle-bell-driven-mind-field and have listed below some great bars, clubs, markets that are all within walking distance from us!
Columbia Road this little piece of heaven is truly for those who not only love the famous flower market but adore the unique shops that surround it. Lots of art, jewellery and interesting finds. Go and explore – especially on a Sunday.
Brick Lane love vintage, jewellery, cool clothes and independent shops? Then head to chilled Brick Lane and rummage through the shops and enjoy the cafes, pubs and bars that line this famous street.
Boxpark is pop-up paradise. There is always so much going on from street food and music upstairs to pop-up shops galore downstairs.
London's First Zero Waste Christmas Market (Saturday 8th December 2018) will bring together businesses dedicated to the environment. Note that this market is ticketed.
TLC: The London Creatives (Thursday 13th December – Sunday 23rd December 2018) Celebrating the best of London's independent brands; local makers and curators who are working in a creative and conscientious way.
A curated showroom to discover bespoke furniture, sustainable fashion, gifts, toys and organic beauty products.
Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen is one of East London's most vital small music venues. Great crowd, good food and a fab venue.
Queen of Hoxton boasts two floors and a roof terrace. Expect lots of DJ's and club nights.
The Well and Bucket serves beautiful beer, extraordinary oysters, splendid sliders and a little secret down below.
BrewDog Shoreditch is a No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.
The Glory is one of London's leading gay venues, known for its wild parties and creative clientele!
Fabric, London's super club. Fabric was conceived by people that go to clubs, for people that go to clubs. You won't be disappointed.
Cargo has three huge dance-floors with a newly-installed turbo sound system and a great crowd.
Bethnal Green Working Men's Club (yep that is right, a Working Man's club!) but expect quirky club nights to be from racy, cultural or refined to mostly wild, unhinged good-times.
The Shelter Club is known for its late opening hours, mixed crowd and hedonistic atmosphere.
At Zigfrid von Underbelly, upstairs is more of a diner, DJ bar and cocktail joint, whilst downstairs in the Underbelly, top-notch artists and bands play in the separate gig venue.
The Blues Kitchen a vibrant restaurant and bar offering up delicious Texan BBQ grub, live music and a library of bourbon cocktails seven days a week.
Shacklewell Arms a great pub with an easy going vibe and live music!
The Book Club is a two-floor venue which hosts to workshops, talks and some fab new music.
The Breakfast Club is a brilliant place throughout the day and night with a huge menu to suit everyone's taste.
Meat Mission is set in an old Christian Missionary with stained glass and salvaged-wood tables, serving awesome burgers and hotdogs.
Poppies Fish and Chips are renowned for their authentic fish and chips – and it's little wonder, with born and bred East-end proprietor, Pat 'Pop' Newland.
Mooshies Vegan Burger Bar is Plant-based restaurant dishing up vegan burgers with a selection of buns (including gluten-free).
Wahaca TEST Kitchen delivers experimental Mexican recipes are trialled with diners at this vibrant test kitchen for the chain.
Dishoom pays homage to the Irani cafes and the food of all Bombay. Delicious food and an easy-going vibe.
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