I love this picture so much it hurts.
It looks like she's actually flying. If I had known I could give my kid the power of flight, I would have sewn her a cape years ago.
The Oldest Kid's costume is almost done. She's missing her shirt and vest, which are on the sewing list for today.
Then, I move on to The Middle's Kid's cat costume and capes for Superhero Day at school. We're just going to pretend that Nerd Day and Dress For Success Day aren't happening until I get through those projects. You know what power I would want if I were a Super Hero? The ability to freeze time.
Excuse me while I find a source of radiation to speed up the Super Hero creation process.
They were so delicious the kids made me go back and make another batch.
Then I had to stop myself from making a third batch just for me. Because oh my lordy, with the NOM NOM NOMS. I may never eat anything else again.
Broiled on center rack for twelve minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
My life has been consumed by girl scouts. Every thing I see makes me wonder how I can turn it into a girl scout project. This is good, I have a lot of ideas. It's also bad. I'd like my brain back, please.
In any case, all these ideas require mass amounts of pre-planning and preparation. This leaves no room for procrastination unless I want to spend an entire day and night frantically trying to get things together.
Procrastination is a lifestyle. You have to commit.
Yesterday I went walking around the property, trying to find inspiration for a couple of projects I'm considering.
This guy made me think of a project I saw on Pinterest a while ago for kids snacks. That wasn't the project I was contemplating but I was grateful for the help anyway.
They could have used antennae but I didn't have any pipe cleaners. Our girl scouts seemed to enjoy them and that's what really mattered.
See what I did there? I made it seem like I'm all hip and trendy instead of just too cheap to buy the $200 real version of this shirt. I'm recycling. That's way better than wearing designer.
I followed this tutorial. It took me about an hour, not twenty minutes like it should have. Mostly because my sewing machine hates me. But, also because I tried it on twenty times trying to figure out why I loved this thing when it was laying on my table and hated it on my body. I decided it needed side darts. It helped. At least, I don't hate it on my body any more.
10.9.365: Flip-flops on the roof.
I helped. Does it really matter if I did it while wearing flip-flops?
It does if you're a man. Apparently this is inappropriate footwear for a roof framing party.
This is what soccer looks like to me: a bunch of blurs running around a soccer field. I can't keep up. I just cheer loudly when I feel like I should.
Someone said to me the other day that every time they see a soccer mom with a DSLR, they want to punch someone. If I didn't have my camera how would I get shots like this? People are dumb.
**I'd also like to add that spell check would like to change DSLR to LSD. For some reason this strikes me as particularly hilarious with this picture. It kind of looks like I shot it while under the influence.
Every time I drive by this giant heart at Children's Hospital I think to myself, "I should stop and take a picture." Then I keep driving because I'm generally two minutes away from being late to our appointment. Today as we were leaving, I actually did it.
There is something about the bright red against the blue, blue sky that grabs me.
He's got the grip. He's got the stance. He's got the look of utter disappointment mastered.


So much of your life as a writer depends on where and when you write. Obviously, nothing happens until you finish your manuscript. That is every writer's first goal. What I'm suggesting in this post is a more radical approach to writing. My mantra is, if you want to change the world by what you write, change how you write.
Let me set this new writing scene for you: You leave the house. You tap your pockets for wallet, keys, phone. These are the essentials of your life. Soon, you'll be on a train or bus heading to work and will pull out your phone to check for texts or email or to log into social media while despairing that you could not stay home to write. But, you could be writing right then, at that moment and at every moment of your life as you are thinking about your story.
The phone can become your main writing tool for you as it has become for many writers. Why? Because, as I am sure you are now realizing while reading this post, you already use it for everything else in your life.
Speaking from my from my experience, I have written multiple drafts of my novels on my phone. I don't need Wi-Fi to work. I only require silence and a comfortable spot to sit. I can edit on my phone and send out portions of it to friends for critiquing. I can do a good deal of my research as well as read other writers to study how they solved problems I am having.
Note taking, lists of things to add or remove, or places I need to look at more closely. All of that can be kept on my phone. No matter where I go, the phone is with me and I can write.
Having freed myself from the tyranny of sitting in one dedicated place has allowed for more creative ideas to flow. In effect, I am always at my desk whether on the subway, waiting for a movie to begin, standing in those endless grocery store lines or on a bench in Washington Square Park.
The phone is also my library. Dictionaries, encyclopedias, source material, favorite books to give me support as I write, all of that is right on my phone.
When I need a break, I can put my phone away and watch the world around me. I'm secure because the phone is within reach. My chapters, the outlines, the character sketches, any random notes I have taken are not in a clutter on a desk but filed on my phone in my notes.
Given this new flexibility in my writing life and how I organize my life as a writer, I feel that I have been handed the keys to a magical new world of storytelling. While I imagine many may still be adjusting to e-books as they are sold now, I envision an even more creative future when e-books will create interactive relationships between writers and readers. With the speed with which technology develops now, I am certain this day will be sooner than we may think.
Learning to house my writing and reading life on my phone may seem radical to some, but for me, it is the dream I have been dreaming for many years.
All of us writers want to be telling new stories, inventing for readers experiences they have never had. How can we do that if we are reading and writing in the same ways every year?
Try it now. See what I and other writers have discovered from this new mobile writing life. It will spur ideas in you too about a new future of storytelling unlike anything we have been able to do up to today.
Calling all book lovers, please lend a hand. Sullivan Street Press needs your help to get all our books into all 16,000 public libraries and especially our e-books. We need to change the conversation about e-books. We aren't paying close enough attention to those who benefit the most from e-books.
Not every person who loves to read has easy access to a library or a bookstore. Whether because of age, income level, disability or non-existence, many fellow citizens cannot get to a library or a bookstore or bookstores do not exist. The push for this love of bound books is understandable but not always equitable.
E-books can be downloaded from libraries by anyone with access to a computer. They need not get to the library to check out or return a borrowed e-book. This convenience is a remarkable contribution that libraries make to the communities they serve. Your help will mean a great deal to those not as mobile as you or with easy access to libraries by car or public transportation.
The same restrictions can apply to even more isolated and distant locales where book lovers live and work but again may have no access to a bookstore or a library. Smartphones have become the means by which these people stay connected to the world. In these ways, they have Facebook accounts and can see what their global friends are reading and recommending.
Helping Sullivan Street Press to push its rankings higher by writing reviews, by discussing our books on your Facebook pages and by reaching out to friends with recommendations of our books, will be a great service to this small press.
Having to compete for everything with the much larger publishing companies for the limited and shrinking attention that books receive almost everywhere is a constant battle for Sullivan Street Press. It is our intention to stay in business but we can't do that without the help of those who read our books. Word-of-mouth sales are actually among the most effective there are. So, please speak up and show your support for the books we publish. You can download these fliers and take them to your library, share them on your FB pages or you can go to our FB page and download them from there. And we thank you immensely for this support.
I met Andy Tabar of Compassion Co at the Vegan Pop-Up Show in Morristown, NJ this January. He was one of the vendors there, along with Sullivan St. Press selling his line of t-shirts, tank tops, sweaters, gloves and so forth. What got me interested in Andy's business was the fact that he traveled to VegFests all over the country by van and lived in his van. He offered these answers in response to my questions.
1. Describe your business and how you got the idea to travel and live in your van from VegFest to VegFest.
Compassion Co is a vegan clothing line that is committed to creating organic or recycled, USA made and sweat shop free garments. All of our designs feature original hand drawn graphics and are printed using water based inks by a small eco-friendly printshop. My goal is to create clothing that will start productive conversations while still maintaining the vegan ethic throughout the entire chain of production. I started the company over five years ago and it has evolved greatly since then. At the time I still had a home base in New Haven, CT and worked a full time job. I was traveling to local VegFests in the Northeast as much as I could before taking a touring position with the 10 Billion Live tour, a traveling vegan education program. As a tour member, I had a schedule that was 6 months on, 6 months off. During my off period, I decided to pack up my car and visit as many VegFests as possible and see if I could sustain myself off of it. I really enjoyed the lifestyle and seeing I was on the road more than I was home, I decided it was time to ditch my apartment, as well as most of my belongings, and move into a new van. It just made the most sense for the life I wanted to have. One with plenty of freedom and lots of travel all supported by a company promoting a message I believe in strongly.
2. How many people are involved in your business?
As far as the day to day operations go, I am the only person in the company and am technically a sole proprietor. But I do rely on a number of good friends who help with everything from tabling at the VegFests I can't attend, doing my screen printing and providing some of the art. With all of those folks tallied up, there are 8 of us who make things happen.
3. How many miles per year do you travel?
Currently I travel about 35,000 miles per year.
4. How long have you been in business and how much longer do you think you'll be living like this?
I've been in business since October, 2011. The van life definitely suits me but as the company grows it's becoming less manageable from a van. I tell myself that I'll keep doing it until it no longer makes me happy.
5. Can you explain what you sell, how well your sales are going? Do you see any trends in terms of locations/demographics/time of year/year-to-year?
We sell graphic screen printed garments, this includes t-shirts, tank tops, scarves, hats and hoodies as well as buttons and stickers. Sales continue to grow every year. I don't know how well I'm doing compared to others in my field, but I know I'm able to provide enough for myself and that's all I really need. As far as trends, I see things like tank tops selling much better in warmer climates and obviously hoodies and scarves sell much better in colder parts of the country.
6. How would you characterize your typical shopper? What kinds of questions do they ask? What's the most popular item(s) you carry?
People of all demographics seem to love what I produce, it's hard to tell who my clothing will resonate with. Though I pride myself on sourcing clothing from more ethical sources, the average shopper really only cares about whether they like the design and if it will fit them well. Our most popular design is almost always our "humane meat does not exist, go vegan" design featuring a snarky, rainbow haired, unicorn.
7. What advice would you give to anyone wanting to get started in this business?
The first piece of advice I give anyone that wants to get into the t-shirt business is "don't" (haha). It's a LOT of work and it's a very crowded field. People think the business consists of coming up with a few clever plant-related puns, then stick them on a shirt and they will sell thousands of shirts. It is much more complicated a business than that. It comes down to determination: If someone is truly determined to start their own clothing line, then make sure you have something interesting and unique to offer, then go for it. If someone IS doing what you want to do but you know you can do it better, go for it. Otherwise, it may be time to think of something else to do.


Trooper is one of 2 beagles thrown from the back seat of a moving Dodge Durango on Interstate 81, Wednesday, December 12th. We have a video of Trooper, and he's doing better after losing a leg.
We were elated to see this video of Trooper doing so well after losing one of his legs and suffering from many other injuries after this horrific, senseless act.
Trooper is improving! This was from Saturday evening. He has a great spirit and is very motivated. He has a long way to go and Colonial Veterinary Hosptial is taking great care of him! Thank you for all of the kind words and support. We have received enough donations to cover our expenses thus far which is fantastic! We will continue to provide for their needs until they find their forever homes. Donations we receive in excess of their needs will be utilized to provide the care to the 1500+ animals we care for each year.
Trooper had numerous injuries including two fractured legs, broken ribs, a lung contusion and is currently at Colonial Animal Hospital in Ithaca. After X-rays and seeing an orthopedic specialist he had surgery in an attempt to keep both legs, but due to the extent of his injuries, only one could be saved.
I asked the Broome County Humaine Society how the other beagle thrown out of the vehicle is doing, and they said this: Adam is doing great! He is a very happy, friendly and loving little guy. Adam, the truck driver, is considering adoption but is mostly concerned right now about making sure they get the care they need and that they can stay together by being adopted together.


We love stunning renovations and exquisite remodels as much as anyone, but even Chip and Joanna would know that money put into a reno isn't a 1:1 investment in your home's future price tag. Every year, researchers with Remodeling magazine study the most popular home improvement projects, polling contractors and realtors to find out which renovations produce the greatest impact on a home's market value.
According to this year's report shows that, homeowners can, on average, get back 64 percent of the money they put into a renovation. But which projects have the best return on investment?
The clear winner was installing fiberglass insulation in the attic. With a job cost of roughly $1,343 and an ROI of 107.7 percent, adding attic insulation isn't the most glamorous upgrade, but a no-brainer if you want to make improvements that will recoup their own cost. Other projects with a high ROI include replacing the entry door with a new steel model (90.7 percent ROI) and installing manufactured stone veneer (89.4 percent ROI).
As it turns out, more impressive renos tend to have much lower returns. A bathroom addition will recoup just 53.9 percent of the money put into it, and the addition of a master suite has an ROI of 64.8 percent.
Below, explore a chart with analysis results from Realtor and explore the full report here.


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Costco Is Reducing Their Store Opening Hours Starting March 30th
Costco's Warehouses have seen a huge surge in shoppers in recent weeks as concern over the spread of coronavirus intensifies. Because of this, Costco has been put in a position to implement new restriction such as limiting the number of people allowed into the warehouse at once, placing maximums on highly demanded items, and suspending their member favorite... Samples! Costco is now following the lead of some of it's competitors, such as Walmart and Target to reduce their operating hours effective March 30th. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/B-M6NNuFFiM/[/embed] Costco's new schedule will continue to have stores open at 10 a.m. but close two hours earlier between Monday and Friday – at 6.30 p.m rather than 8.30 p.m. Weekend hours will stay the same. Image source: Costco Facebook

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It's a Four-Peat for NU Pep Squad in the 2016 UAAP Cheerdance Competition.
As the last year's champion, NU Pep Squad bound to defend their title. This year, it was indeed a triumphant win for them as they have made a mark on the Cheer Dancing Competition History of UAAP.
NU Pep Squad is the second cheerdancing team to hold the title of winning four consecutive championships.
First one to make it was University of Santo Tomas.
There were six teams that competed this year- FEU Cheering Squad (Runner-up), Adamson Pep Squad (Third place)0, UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe (Fourth place), Ateneo Blue Babble (Fifth place).
The UP Pep Squad was missing in action as an alleged sign of protest for last year's result. In 2015, UP Pep squad were disappointed when they landed third place.
"It was a good comeback for us after that controversial win last year. This is what we want to prove to everyone that we can really win the championship…This is to affirm, after what happened last year that was controversial, that we are truly, truly the champion" Bernabe added.
The 2016 UAAP Cheerdance Competition was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Here is the futuristic-inspired performance by NU Bulldogs Pep Squad.


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Q: CKEDITOR.replace() undefined I'm using backbone-forms and I want to replace my textArea with CKEDITOR.
This code returns : Uncaught TypeError: undefined is not a function (for CKEDITOR line)
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define(['jquery', 'backbone', 'backbone-forms'],
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Any idea why the first code doesn't work ?

A: You can save this to a variable and use it in another scope
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The Draughtsman's Contract
Friday, January 27 2023 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM EST
Set in a richly exaggerated 17th-century England, Peter Greenaway's witty, stylised, erotic country house murder mystery catapulted him to the forefront of international art cinema. Adorned with intricate wordplay, extravagant costumes and opulent photography, Greenaway's first narrative feature weaves a labyrinthine mystery around the maxim "draw what you see, not what you know." An aristocratic wife (Janet Suzman) commissions a young, cocksure draughtsman (Anthony Higgins) to sketch her husband's property while he is away—in exchange for a fee, room and board, and one sexual favor for each of the twelve drawings. As the draughtsman becomes more entrenched in the devious schemings in this seemingly idyllic country home, curious details emerge in his drawings that may reveal a murder.
Bolstered by a mesmerising score by then-newcomer Michael Nyman and stunning cinematography by Curtis Clark, The Draughtsman's Contract is a luscious cinematic banquet for eye, ear and mind. (Peter Greenaway, UK, 1982, 104 min.)
Lightbox Film Center at University of the Arts


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Ken Livingstone Quotes
"Anybody who enjoys being in the House of Commons probably needs psychiatric help."
Kenneth Robert Livingstone (born 17 June 1945) is an English politician who served as the Leader of the Greater London Council (GLC) from 1981 until the...
Name Ken Livingstone
Profession Politician
"World wide capitalism kills more people everyday then Hitler did. And he was crazy."
"I Kenneth Robert Livingstone, having been elected to the office of mayor of London, declare that I take that office upon myself, and will duly and faithfully fulfil the duties of it to the best of my judgement and ability."
"I undertake that, in the exercise of my functions of that office I will have regard to any guidance with respect to ethical standards issued by the secretary of state under Section 66 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999."
"My administration will tackle these issues in consultation with the black communities of London."
"If voting changed anything, they'd abolish it."
"There needs to be radical development in equality law to create the environment to allow women to stay in work."
"I grew up in Lambeth, I went to normal schools and I've grown up in a city where people say what they think."
"All the politics of the post-war period was about the clash between the Soviet Union and America, and virtually all issues ended up being subordinated to that. Now, the question is, what is the most a socialist can achieve in a global economy?"
"What do we do about climate change bearing down upon us?"
"The market is a brilliant system for the exchange of goods and services, but it doesn't protect the environment unless it's regulated, it doesn't train your workforce unless it's regulated, and it doesn't give you the long-term investment you want."
"I loathe and detest all this trivialisation of politics."
"I liked it when we had ugly politicians who droned on about issues."
"When I was leader of the GLC, by the time I had been in control for three years, the difference in pay between the cleaner and the director general was a four-to-one ratio. I find that attractive."
"I became a councillor back in 1971, so if by this stage in politics I'm making lots of big mistakes, then I shouldn't be here."
"I would like to sound like James Mason. I reckon if I'd had a better voice I could have been prime minister. It is the most irritating voice in public life."
"I can only admire people who I have never met and are dead - because you know so much about anyone who is alive."
"The people I really most admire are Robert Kennedy and Franklin Roosevelt. If you know someone, it is very hard to revere them."
"I don't work hard enough. If I had worked harder I might have been prime minister."
"I mean I get loads of money, all from different sources. You give it to your accountant. They manage it. But you pay corporation tax. If you're then taking it out and spending it on yourself, you have to pay more."
"I'm in exactly the same position as everybody else who has a small business."
"I've got people handling the media. I employ at the moment two people. No-one is paying income tax on the money they use to employ people."
"I employed my wife for three years to sit in the attic and type up my autobiography, 700 pages, organise everywhere I go. I'm paying the normal rate of tax on the money I take out for myself."
"Yes, there are lots of individual exceptions. But no one has ever done a study about voting intention without ascertaining that the biggest determining factor is your income and your wealth."
"If I was courting the Muslim vote, I wouldn't have put establishing the partnership ceremony at the forefront of my first term, would I? I go all around London advocating lesbian and gay rights."
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Gifts for the Reader
December 4, 2017 – 1:33 PM – 0 Comments
By Rachel Weingarten Parade @rachelcw
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If you're trying to brainstorm gifts for the bookworm in your life, fear not- I've got ideas that go beyond the next best-seller.
A Better Book Tote: Whether she's schlepping her books back to the library or from the bookstore, she'll need a tote strong enough to lug around the latest hardcovers. Hollywood stylist and designer Robert Verdi created Great Bag Co. whose first launch is a heavy-duty rubber tote that looks très chic, comes in a rainbow of bright and stylish colors, is waterproof and looks pretty much indestructible.
Say it with Celluloid (and some time together): Reading is an incredibly solitary pursuit, so if they loved the books, why not share the screen version with them? While the Longmire books by Craig Johnson are wildly popular, the Netflix series of the same name has an almost cult-like following. Along those lines, mystery readers have long lauded Agatha Christie as the queen of the modern murder mystery. You can treat your mystery fiend friend to a one-two punch of a copy of Murder on the Orient Express, and an invitation to the movies to see the star-studded version now in theaters-Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Michelle Pfeiffer and Willem Dafoe all make appearances. Director Kenneth Branagh does double duty as the elaborately facially-coiffed Hercule Poirot. It's a beautiful and lavish production that provides a much-needed old-fashioned whodunit piece of escapism. Go for the costumes, stay for the fun.
And Some Munchies: Reading is serious business and sometimes people forget to come up for air, much less a meal. Godiva Chocolates partnered with the new production of Murder on the Orient Express to create a line of mustachioed chocolates in a collector's edition train case. Or create your own tie-ins. If your sister's favorite series features a heroine who bakes cookies, send her the latest book along with FattyCakesNYC makes a ginger cookie appropriately called "Dark and Stormy."
A Cozy Place to Read: The reader in your life is probably always searching for the perfect place to curl up and finish that next chapter. CouchBed helps you create a reading nook anyplace–including an alcove or bonus room. It's a squishy foam couch that transforms to a bed when company comes. If you want to amp up the cozy, add an adorable t-shirt to the mix. Jane.com has some amazing reader tees which can be worn out…or under the covers!
Conceal the Evidence: Gifts for readers don't have to be only about books. Consider treating your favorite binge-reader to a glamorous pair of sunnies with a note that says something like "Perfect for concealing the evidence after you've been up all night reading." In this way you offer a sly nod to her favorite past time, and also let her know you realize she has interests other than books as well. Parisian luxury fashion house Longchamp recently launched a high style line of eyewear including sunglasses that will hide the evidence of last night's all night book-fest.
A Book Light: That's a literal book light. Artist Richard Woods created an origami inspired LED lamp called Lumion that when folded masquerades as a hard covered book, and when open illuminates the page. In a limited edition of 1,000 at the MoMA gift shop.
Put on a Show: One of the most innovative reading experiences I've seen in years is Moonlite™, a children's storybook projector that attaches to almost any mobile phone and uses the flashlight of the phone to project vibrant story images onto the ceiling or wall. Simply gorgeous and interactive on a different level.
Personalized Pals: Wonderbly is an award-winning independent technology and publishing business, that harnesses the power of storytelling, design and technology to create exquisite personalized books for kids. Change the name of the child in each story and add your own personal gift note in the dedication. It's a beautiful way to encourage young readers while reminding them they're one of a kind.
Set the mood: If the reader in your life seems to lose track of time and squints when things get dark, you can create a customized reading light solution for them with Lutron's Caseta Wireless. You can also add in some mood music or shut the shades by connecting with Amazon Alexa, Google Home or even the new Sonos One.
Readers for…readers: If your favorite aunt always misplaces her reading glasses, you can update her stash with ThinOPTICS an innovative ultra-compact pair of stemless reading glasses that she can stow on her phone (they also make a teeny tiny case) or bedside table so she can enjoy her favorite book anywhere anytime! If style is her thing, Eyebobs (a favorite of everyone from Candice Bergen to ELLE's Nina Garcia) makes gorgeous styles and shapes–they even collaborated with style icon Iris Apfel a few years back, and recently launched a new Rx collection.
Book an Escape: If you really want to splurge, treat your favorite booklover to a trip to England for a visit to the Gladstone Library, the U.K.'s only residential library where you can cozy up to 150,000 printed books. If you want to stick close to home and on a smaller scale, The Library Hotel in NYC has a collection of over 6,000 books organized by the Dewey Decimal System. All 10 guest-room floors are organized by DDC category and rooms are decorated with books and art by topic including Languages, History and Math & Science.
Get Lit(erature): Quarterlane is a luxury box literary service that takes all the decision making out of picking a new book. Simply choose a plan and each season they'll receive a curated keepsake box filled with books and other treats for book lovers.
A Companion Cuppa: Nothing says "curled up on the sofa with a good book" like a warm mug of tea (unless it's wine, of course). U.K. cult favorite brand Russell Hobbs recently launched their retro-inspired kitchen gadgets exclusively on Amazon. This so cute it belongs in a cozy mystery electric kettle will add an authentic feel to any reading binge. Pair with some organic Numi teas in a theme that matches the mood of their favorite book. Another fun idea is to pair with a spill-proof water bottle. Tervis Tumblers not only keep drinks hot or cold with their double insulated construction, they're also spill-proof if you add a cute matching cap.
Bathtime Treats: If he loves reading a great book while soaking in a bubble bath, Polk Boom Swimmer Duo speaker is both waterproof and shockproof. Simply hang on the bathroom door or wind the flexible tail/use the suction cup to secure, and enjoy music or use as a speakerphone. While you're at it, Bath and Body Works has an almost overwhelming selection of holiday treats. Choose by theme or color (Vanilla Bean Noel covers all bases) and add a book or gift certificate to your favorite book store.
And because they can never have too many books:
If you buy only one book for the book lover in your life, it should be RemarkableBooks: The World's Most Beautiful and Historic Works which is an absolutely beautifully illustrated guide to more than 75 of the world's most celebrated, rare, and seminal books and handwritten manuscripts ever produced. It's like getting an advanced degree in a single volume.
Along those lines, Journey: An Illustrated History of Travel, which was produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution, is an exquisite coffee table book covering everything we've ever known or hope to know about human movement, travel, exploration, and scientific discovery—from the first trade networks in ancient Sumer to the epic Voyager missions.
The Way it Was: My Life with Frank Sinatra looks to be a fascinating account of Eliot Weisman, who served as a manager, confidant and advisor to some of the biggest names in entertainment including Liza Minnelli, Sammy Davis Jr., Joan Rivers and the "Chairman of the Board," legendary singer Frank Sinatra.
America the Great Cookbook by Joe Yonan is more than just a cookbook; it's also a fascinating portrait of the foodie movers and shakers cooking up new recipes based on their heritage or regions.
Sneakers covers nearly everything there is to know about the vast universe of everyone's favorite comfy athletic shoes.
Atlas Obscura Desk Calendar: Curiosity drives most readers to seek out new worlds in books. This calendar has a daily dose of the interesting, including one on Mexico's Festival of the Exploding Hammers and a weather forecasting invention powered by…wait for it…leeches.
Motherfocloir: Darach O'Séaghdha is very active on Twitter, especially with his account @theIrishFor, which explores the roots of modern Irish language and pays homage to his late father's love for his native tongue. It's a wonderful book for anyone who loves etymology, language or their Da.
All These Wonders: I can't get enough of this thought-provoking and wonderful collection of life snippets from the minds behind The Moth. Buy a copy for the storyteller in your life.
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The first time sophomore Mele Tuimaunei picked up an airsoft gun, she immediately followed up by attempting to shoot her brothers with its pellets.
Tuimaunei's introduction to airsofting left her with a strong impression and a desire to continue playing.
Now, Tuimaunei plays with her brothers and friends at a local field. She and her brothers all use a high-pressured air setup, which runs off of a tank that has an airline running into the pistol grip of the gun.
Tuimaunei believes she is an average player and says she plays the sport to be active and make new friends.
While some people aim to be "speedsofters," a person who uses the lightest gear and minimizes their airsoft setup in an attempt to move quickly and strike fast, Tuimaunei believes she doesn't fall under the term.
Talae Tuimaunei, one of Mele's brothers, believes it was his older brother that sparked the siblings' interest in the sport, and caused them to begin bonding over it.
The siblings now attempt to play together every weekend and hope to participate in tournaments in the future.
According to Talae, the tournaments require teamwork and entering with a team composed of his siblings only would only make their bond even stronger on the field.
Mele and her brothers have made many friends from playing airsoft.
Whether it be on the field playing and working together to complete a certain objective, or off of the field talking about different aspects of the sports.
One aspect that draws Talae into the realm of airsoft is meeting new people, and being in an inclusive environment.
"After every game, you talk to [players] and you can make a lot of new friends, and the people that work there are very nice too," Talae said.
Mele also enjoys teaching younger and newer players about the sport. She frequently helps the new players understand gun safety and the ins and outs of airsofting.


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Workers Comp Claimant Cannot Sue Third Party and Administrator
The workers' compensation exclusive remedy doctrine bars an injured correctional officer from suing an "independent third party" and the party's third-party administrator, a Connecticut appellate court has ruled.
The ruling in Daniel D'Amico v. ACE Financial Solutions Inc. et al., to be published Tuesday, June 29, stems from injuries D'Amico suffered while restraining an inmate in a youth correctional facility in 1992, court records state.
He suffered neck, back, shoulder, arm and hand injuries and later was diagnosed as suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, fibromyalgia, hypertension and other problems.
The state provided D'Amico benefits for many of the claimed injuries, but in 2001 it transferred its responsibility for claims to ACE, which the Connecticut Appellate Court opinion described as a "corporation involved in the business of financial derivatives."
ACE engaged Berkley Administrators of Connecticut Inc. to administer state claims including the one filed by D'Amico, court records state. Then in 2003, Berkley said it no longer would pay for D'Amico's psychiatric medication and treatment "because it was considered palliative and no longer necessary."
In 2005, D'Amico sued ACE and Berkley, alleging breach of contract and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. A trial court in 2008 granted the defendants summary judgment based on the workers' comp exclusive remedy doctrine.
The correctional officer appealed, arguing that ACE is an "independent third party" and not an insurer, so the exclusive remedy doctrine does not apply. But the state appellate court disagreed.
It upheld the lower court's dismissal of the suit and said the exclusive remedy provision bars D'Amico's action, even if ACE is an independent third party as D'Amico asserted.
Filed by Roberto Ceniceros of Business Insurance, a sister publication of Workforce Management. To comment, e-mail editors@workforce.com.
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Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley
Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley (dba Community Action Lehigh Valley, or CACLV), the leading anti-poverty, social justice organization in the Lehigh Valley, seeks a passionate Executive Director to assume leadership of an agency that has distinguished itself over that past four decades by identifying existing and emerging factors that lead to poverty and developing innovative solutions to mitigate those factors throughout the Lehigh Valley. CACLV's next Executive Director will succeed current executive Alan Jennings, who will retire in May 2021 after serving CACLV for 40 years and leading it for 30 years.
A year after the Economic Opportunity Act was signed into law in 1964, the Lehigh Valley Community Council began to call on the federal government to commit resources in the Lehigh Valley to join the fight in the War on Poverty. The mission of CACLV is to improve the quality of life in the Lehigh Valley by building a community in which all people have access to economic opportunity, the ability to pursue that opportunity, and a voice in the decisions that affect their lives. CACLV innovates, instigates, and challenges itself and its community to make the community a better place for those left out. Deep relationships with senior government officials, business leaders, and non-profits in the Lehigh Valley, along with a deep understanding of powerful tools such as the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and numerous government and private grant programs such as the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), allow CACLV to promote, support, and advocate for the stability, self-sufficiency, and success of all people in the community through the following focus areas:
Food and Nutrition: CACLV operates Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania, an affiliate of Feeding America, and administers supplemental nutrition programs, The Seed Farm, and anti-poverty advocacy initiatives.
Housing: CACLV improves the quality of the housing stock and encourages home ownership through numerous programs and services including Sixth Street Shelter/Turner Street Apartments/Ferry Street Apartments, Home Ownership, Community Action Better Homes, and Housing Improvement.
Neighborhood Revitalization: CACLV helps neighborhoods thrive through subsidiaries Community Action Development Corporation of Allentown, Community Action Development Corporation of Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley Community Land Trust, and a regionally funded initiative known as Slate Belt Rising.
Business Start-Up and Development: CACLV supports entrepreneurs in the process of establishing or growing their own small businesses through subsidiary Rising Tide Community Loan Fund and a program known as Start Your Own Business.
Youth: CACLV empowers youth through the She Has Everything (SHE) program that assists girls in developing life skills that promote an interest in academic success and Generation Next that seeks to increase the college admission rate for lower-income high school graduates.
Advocacy: CACLV raises its voice through crisis response and policy in harmony with those who face injustice, despair, alienation, and a lack of opportunity, and is currently driving frank, action-oriented conversations about race among the Lehigh Valley's most prominent leaders in industry, government, and education through the agency's Color Outside the Lines and Campaign for Racial and Ethnic Justice initiatives.
COVID-19 Response: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act which increased funding for the Community Services Block Grant, CACLV's core funding. CACLV's increased allocation from $1.4 million to $2.2 million enabled the agency to begin organizing in a challenged neighborhood on Bethlehem's north side. It also enabled CACLV to expand and strengthen existing programs like SHE and Community Action Better Homes.
Governed by a 24-member board of directors and with a staff of 100, CACLV is an amalgamation of programs and four separately incorporated subsidiaries. The organization's total FY21 budget is $30M, comprised of $13M in donated food, $7M in income from programs and services, $8M in government funding, and $2M in corporate, nonprofit, and foundation grants. CACLV has $9M in physical assets, primarily real estate, and $1 million in reserves. For more information, please visit https://www.caclv.org/.
During fiscal year 2019-2020, CACLV grew as an organization from $27 million to $30 million in revenue. As part of this growth, in 2020, CACLV and its subsidiaries:
Increased food distribution to its pantry network by 45%. During the COVID crisis, the number of people served each month by the Second Harvest network skyrocketed from 60,000 to 79,000.
Conducted over 70 implicit bias and cultural competency trainings, racial conversations, and educational sessions as part of the effort to create the Color Outside the Lines Racial Equity and Diversity Plan for the Lehigh Valley.
Facilitated Generation Next for 236 underserved high school students to become the first in their families to pursue post-secondary education.
Offered SHE (She Has Everything) to 44 girls in grades five through eight using programming designed to assist underserved girls in making the social transition from elementary to middle school.
Made 38 loans, of which 15 went to woman-owned businesses and seven went to minority-owned businesses. Of the 38 loans, 23 went to businesses either owned by low- to moderate-income individuals or located in low- to moderate-income census tracts. The Rising Tide Community Loan Fund will finish the year with a $3.3 million loan portfolio.
Conducted seven HUD-certified seminars for 178 prospective homebuyers, 150 of whom received certificates of completion.
Coordinated rehabilitations for 22 low-income, Northampton County households through owner-occupied rehabilitation, including increasing safety, code compliance and energy efficiency.
See CACLV's annual report for a more extensive list of CACLV's accomplishments.
The new Executive Director will be passionate about leading and advancing the organization's mission, will provide sound fiscal management, and will sustain positive relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, partners, and other stakeholders. S/he will relish the opportunity to advance CACLV's mission by leveraging the agency's substantial operational assets consisting of deep relationships, well-established programs, dedicated and experienced staff, and a solid operational budget.
The new Executive Director will not only maintain and grow existing programs, but will also lead the agency to recognize new challenges and new approaches to old challenges. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will:
Spearhead initiatives that address the ongoing needs and drive a vision of the emerging needs of low-income residents of the Lehigh Valley.
Facilitate and articulate the agency's strategic planning, and public policy positions.
Participate in the development and evaluation of all programs with senior staff and the Board, assuring outcomes and that programming conforms to quality expectations and priority needs.
Understand the perspectives of and inspire confidence among local government, private businesses, and stakeholders that CACLV will continue to serve as an effective and reliable partner in making the Lehigh Valley a better place for all.
Serve as the official spokesperson for the agency to the media and the general public.
Oversee the implementation of the organization's strategic marketing plan and measure its progress using key performance indicators.
Ensure that CACLV reaches resource development goals necessary to achieve long-term sustainability while simultaneously meeting current operating needs.
Oversee the development of the annual budget and maintain fiscal responsibility by monitoring program expenditures and financial statements.
Educate, empower, and energize staff; attract and retain a productive workforce and conduct annual performance evaluations of senior staff with an eye toward their professional development and growth to develop leaders within the organization.
Support the CACLV Board of Directors and its committees in order to enhance the organization's ability to carry out its mission in the community.
Serve as the Executive Director for all of CACLV's subsidiaries and ensure that all activities align with CACLV's strategic priorities.
Experience and Attributes
Ideal candidates for this position will share CACLV's commitment to social and economic justice for the community and will bring a variety of experiences and attributes to the role, including, but not limited to:
Demonstrated passion for CACLV's mission and expertise in addressing issues related to community and economic development; devotion to the people that CACLV serves as a result of personal or professional exposure to individuals experiencing financial insecurity.
Visionary and dynamic mindset to align multiple stakeholders around a common vision and related strategies; demonstrated experience conceptualizing and scaling cutting-edge ideas.
Experience with or strong knowledge of any of the following: Community Reinvestment Act, Community Development Financial Institutions, Community Services Block Grants, or U.S. EDA Opportunity Zones.
Demonstrated results in leading continuous fundraising activities.
Masterful communication and excellent listening skills with a willingness to speak truth to power in clear and explicit terms among a wide range of constituents.
Strong and persuasive advocacy skills for the people CACLV works with every day and for the resources necessary to achieve its mission and to encourage participation from those served.
Deep commitment to racial equity; experience in confronting and dismantling systems of racial and ethnic inequalities and the policies that perpetuate them.
A strong capacity to establish and build relationships with community, business, government, philanthropic and nonprofit leaders, along with the ability to collaborate with partners.
Demonstrated aptitude for leading a high functioning, impactful nonprofit organization with multiple, diverse service/business lines and synthesizing its complexities; experience managing umbrella entities/organizations with subsidiaries a plus.
History of developing and overseeing large, innovative programs and practices; demonstrated "outside-the-box" thinking on new ventures, goals, and methods.
Strong business acumen, including strong financial management and contract negotiation skills; experience managing complex budgets.
Experience leading, inspiring, and collaborating with a large, experienced staff; success in fostering staff leadership and professional development.
Gravitas to inspire Board members, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community.
A balance of confidence to take measured risk when solving problems and humility to recognize when such risks are not working out as planned; confidence to challenge and persuade people in power and humility to listen carefully to those who have limited perceived power.
At least five years' senior management experience preferred.
Minimum of a BS or BA from an accredited college preferred, ideally in business, administration, law or the social sciences.
About the Lehigh Valley
Located 90 minutes north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes west of New York City, Lehigh Valley is a two-county region (Lehigh and Northampton) in eastern Pennsylvania comprised of 62 distinct municipalities and three cities: Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton. With a population approaching 700,000 in the two counties, the Lehigh Valley is the 70th largest metropolitan statistical area in the United States. Lehigh Valley has a balanced and diversified economy across unique settings, from rural to urban environments and everything in between.
Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley (dba Community Action Lehigh Valley, or CACLV), the leading anti-poverty, social justice organization in the Lehigh Valley, seeks a passionate Executive Director to assume leadership of an…
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CACLV provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or recent childbirth or related medical condition, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, the use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical handicap of any individual, citizenship, veteran or military status, genetic information, marital status, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, possession of a GED instead of a high school diploma, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws.
About Raffa – Marcum's Nonprofit & Social Sector Group
On behalf of CACLV, Raffa – Marcum's Nonprofit & Social Sector Group is working with the Board of Directors to advance the search. Founded in 1984 and recently merged with Marcum, Raffa is, and always has been, a mission-driven professional services firm seeking to do more for nonprofits and socially conscious companies like CACLV. Learn more about our work at http://marcumllp.com/industries/nonprofit-social-sector.
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If you've ever read a skincare post here on emilyloula, you'll be aware that my biggest skin concern is the adult acne that I suffer with. I've had acne from the age of about 14, and since then I don't think I've genuinely had more than a couple of 'spot free' days in total. Because of this, over the years I've tried pretty much every spot or blemish treatment that's available here in the UK. Some of these said treatments have been a total waste of my time and money, but other's have really saved me in my time of need, so today I thought I'd round up my top three under £10 to talk to you about!
One of the most well known, and widely used ingredients in spot treatments is tea tree oil. I would bet that the majority of you have used it at least a few times before, whether that was in your skincare routine or not, as there's an almost infinite amount of uses for this stuff! Back when my acne first came around, I used to slather various tea tree based products on my face, but since then I hadn't really had much to do with it. I'd read many posts about people saying about how great tea tree is, and I wondered why I hadn't gone back to this magic ingrident since my early teens. So when Australian Bodycare got in touch only days later, asking me to try out their Tea Tree Oil Blemish Stick*, I quickly agreed and couldn't wait to give it a go. It's a little glass bottle, equipped with an antiseptic roller ball for easy application and contains a mix of Tea Tree Oil and Witch-hazel which is said to reduce inflammation, and soothe and repair the skin. This is my favourite treatment to use when I've got a blemish that is particularly sore or inflamed, and unfortunately for me, with acne that is a lot of the time. Due to it's roller ball and oil consistency I find this incredibly soothing when applied directly onto the blemish. As it is an oil it does have that greasier consistency, unlike the other two in this list, so it's not going to be great underneath makeup, but as long as you're aware of this you'll be fine!
Pretty much everyone and their dog are aware of Soap & Glory in the UK, but for me I've only started to try out their products in the last year or so. Everything I've tried from them (inc. body care, skincare & makeup), I've loved, but my personal favourite item is their Dr. Spot Breakout Clearing Gel. I picked this up on a whim in Boots last year, and since then I've got through three tubes of this magic stuff, and now one has a permanent place on my desk at work, as well as one in my skincare drawer. To me, this is just a classic spot treatment gel, but this one actually works. Like many other spot treatments, this gives a slight tingle once applied, but I always like that because I can tell it's doing something. This is what I reach for when I've just got a small whitehead or spot appearing, and I want to effectively nip it in the bud.
So there we have it, my top three spot treatments for acne or blemished skin! We've got a cream, a gel and an oil on this list – which one are you most drawn to? What's your favourite spot treatment? As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments, and thank you for reading!


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Last updated September 15, 2014.
Join your colleagues from the convenience of your desk for a free two-day symposium on sustainable open source practices from the perspective of the software project communities and from the software project adopters. There is no cost for participating in the open symposium; the costs are funded by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. See the registration page for details on signing up, links to the community discussion site, and the Twitter hashtag.
Successful open source projects have support structures where bugs are reported, code enhancements are created and reviewed, documentation provided, and user questions answered. In mainstream open source projects, the core people in those support structures usually come from companies with a vested interest in the ongoing health of the software. (At times, one company will be the primary driver of ongoing support for a project. At other times, a consortium of cooperating companies will provide ongoing support.) In projects from the cultural heritage community -- libraries, archives, museums -- the source of ongoing support varies widely: grant subsidized funding, in-kind donations of staff time to work on a project's community-focused needs, voluntary monetary donations or memberships to non-profit stewards of a project, sales of services by non-profit stewards to cross-subsidize community needs, and often a combination of all of these possibilities.
The purpose of the symposium is to provide managers of open source software projects and organization leaders with details about support practices in use in the field and to further the cooperation of cultural heritage organizations towards common interests in sustainable open source. Topics include:
Successful sustainability models used in cultural heritage open source projects.
Importance of adopter and user support -- monetary and in-kind -- for open source projects.
Examples of effective community growth and management.
The symposium runs from 12:30pm to 3:30pm EDT on September 24 and 25, 2014, and includes two or three 20-minute prepared talks from community leaders and panel question/answer. Colleagues are encouraged to use the public discussion site on FOSS4Lib to ask questions of each other and the panel. Go to the symposium schedule page for details on the speakers and topics.


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Appeals court hears lawsuit challenging TPS decision
Trump administration's decision to end TPS would affect hundreds of thousands of people
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — A lawsuit is challenging the Trump administration's decision to end temporary protected status (TPS) for migrants fleeing war and natural disasters.
Crista Ramos is a U.S. citizen who sued the Trump administration to stop the government from deporting her mother and hundreds of thousands of others by ending TPS protections for people from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan.
A federal judge ruled in her favor but the Trump administration appealed.
Ramos' lawsuit claims the decision to end TPS was racially motivated.
The case was presented Wednesday in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in California.
Crista Ramos (center) is suing the Trump administration to stop the government from deporting her mother and hundreds of thousands of others by ending TPS protections, Aug. 15, 2019. (NEXSTAR)
The lawyer representing Ramos and other TPS recipients argued the president pressured immigration officials into ending TPS but the appeals court judges seemed unimpressed.
"The president's pressure is influencing the decision-maker," said ACLU attorney Ahilan Arulanantham.
"Shocking. It's the government," replied Judge Ryan Nelson.
There are now questions about whether the judge that ruled in Ramos' favor mishandled the case.
"As I look through this, the district court made so many errors — violated the law in so many ways," Nelson said.
The attorney for the immigrants pleaded with the panel of judges to proceed with caution before allowing the government to end the TPS programs.
"Otherwise, 300,00-400,000 people will lose their employment authorization. Some of them will be deported," Arulanantham said.
He argued this case is far from over and said consequences like deportation are hard to undo.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -
It was an impressive performance by the Orange on Tuesday night as they rolled past Miami 83-57.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Jim Boeheim wanted to see improvement across the board after Saturday's 20-point loss at Pittsburgh. Well, he certainly got that Tuesday night against Miami in an 83-57 victory.
Better defense? Check. The Hurricanes only scored 22 first-half points and finished the game 4-for-25 from three-point range.
Big 4th quarter propels SU Women past North Carolina
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Number 23 Syracuse women clashed with North Carolina on the hardwood in a Tuesday matinee at the Carrier Dome.
SU dominated in the fourth quarter to beat the Tarheels 88-76. The series is now split between the two programs. UNC beat Syracuse earlier this season 92-68.


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Q: Is it a problem to compare a string to an INT column in MySQL if I have an int column of id, is it bad for performance to have a query written like
SELECT * FROM products where id = '1'?

Or does MySQL handle this the same as
SELECT * FROM products where id = 1

A: In general: don't do this. Compare values against a literal of the correct datatype, so you don't have to worry about what is going on under the hood. If you have an integer column, then:
SELECT * FROM products WHERE id = 1

In this specific situation: when asked to compare a number to a string, MySQL converts the string to a number. So there would be (almost) no performance penalty if you were to use:
SELECT * FROM products WHERE id = '1'

The literal string is converted once, and then checked against every value in the column.
On the other hand, consider a string column, say str, and a predicate like:
WHERE str = 1

Now it goes the other way around. MySQL needs to convert all string values in str to numbers before they can be compared. The expression becomes inefficient -  it cannot take advantage of an index (it is non-SARGable). If there are many rows, the performance impact may be important.
So, back to the initial recommendation: know your datatypes; use the proper literal when comparing.

A: If performance is your concern, numbers are smaller than text in this example--1 is faster than "1".
HOWEVER... if you're looking for performance never start with SELECT *

A: The cases:
WHERE int_col = 2      -- Good
WHERE int_col = "2"    -- Good; the "2" is turned into INT at start of query
WHERE int_col = "2foo" -- Probably not what you wanted

WHERE char_col = 2     -- Slow; `char_col` is turned into INT for each row
WHERE char_col = "2"   -- Good


Karanjade is quickly turning into the hottest real estate destination in navi mumbai. Sure, You might want to say that there are a still a couple of years left for the area to mature. But if you are one of those investors who are not looking to move into your property right away and can wait for a year or two, Investing in karanjade would be pretty much the best investment decision you would be taking.
Heres why. The fact today is kamothe, Khanda colony, And new panvel have become totally saturated and expensive. The average cost of a regular 1 bhk apartment in kamothe, Khandeshwar and new panvel node is anywhere from 40 lacs and above.


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Q: Numpy TypeError Could someone please explain what the following error is about.  Following is my code:
import pandas as pd
from pandas import DataFrame
data =pd.read_csv('FILENAME')
b=data.info()
print b

Following is the error:
Traceback (most recent call last):   File
"FILENAME", line 5, in <module>
    b=data.info()   File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/pandas/core/frame.py", line 1443, in
info
    counts = self.count()   File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/pandas/core/frame.py", line 3862, in
count
    result = notnull(frame).sum(axis=axis)   File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/pandas/core/common.py", line 276, in
notnull
    return -res   File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/pandas/core/generic.py", line 604, in
__neg__
arr = operator.neg(_values_from_object(self))
   TypeError: The numpy boolean negative, the `-` operator, is not supported, use the `~`
operator or the logical_not function instead.

All I am trying to do is display a summary of my dataset using the Dataframe.info() function, and I am having trouble trying to make sense of the error.  Although I do feel it has something to do with the numpy package altogether.  What needs to be done here?

A: The problem is with the old version of pandas as new version of numpy.
You must update pandas to get your code working.
If you are on conda you can do a conda update pandas to update pandas.
If you are using pip you can do  pip install --upgrade pandas
Also, keep in mind that in pandas documentation it is mentioned the following for the info function
This method prints information about a DataFrame including the index dtype and column dtypes, non-null values and memory usage

data.info() will print the info to the console. So no need to assign it to a variable and then later printing it.
import pandas as pd
from pandas import DataFrame
data =pd.read_csv('FILENAME')
print data.info()

This code will work fine for you.


So here's the thing. I travel a lot, and when I say a lot I mean i'm gone almost half of the year. I'm constantly searching for new adventures and new cities to explore. But traveling a lot, also means there is going to be a lot of plane. So here are my absolute "on plane" essentials.
I always like to have my computer with me on an airplane. Because I can watch my movies/TV shows, or I can make some edits for my videos or work on some stuff. I also usually don't sleep on airplanes, so my computer always keeps me busy. I only do sleep if I am exhausted or if I have a long day ahead.
I'm not the type of girl that constantly have a book with her, but I sometimes do. On the other hand, I always have a notebook with some pencils with me. I know.. I already have my computer so why would I bring a laptop? I like to make lists, lots, and lots of files; I tend to forget a lot of things, so I write down everything. I also like to draw if I'm bored or just write some things down, and I much prefer writing in a notebook than on a computer. I mean it's different. But I always have at least one notebook with me.
My all time favorite headphone are the Bose Noise canceling headphones. I love them because, when I put them I can be into my movie/music without the hearing too much of the airplanes noises. It's an essential if you travel a lot like me, always have them with me. I also take earphones with me. You can also use the Bose Noise canceling earphones but for long flights I prefer headphones.
I use my phone all the time. And when I say all the time I really mean all the time. I constantly take pictures, listen to music, text some friends or just snapchat what I'm doing. My phones continually need to be charged, when I'm at home, no problem, but at the airport. I can't, I run (because I'm late as usual..), and I don't have any time to plug my phone. So I would recommend a phone emergency battery, you can find them anywhere. And depending on how much battery you'll need, you will find the right battery for you for sure.
As it is always freezing on an airplane, I highly recommend taking big warm socks for when you take your shoes off (for the long flight). I would also recommend an extra jacket as the blankets are fragile.
I always like to have gum with me, as I don't take my toothbrush on airplanes, I still want to have a fresh breath so there you go. As for the sunglasses, they are just very classy. They are a must have when you arrive at your destination.
I don't wear makeup only occasionally, for example, if the flight is going to be early or if the day is going to be very long. When I don't wear makeup, I like to have a moisturizing cream with me. And that's all I put on my face if I decide not to wear any makeup. But when I do wear makeup on airplanes, I only wear some concealer, blush a bit of highlighter to make me look a bit less dead, and some powder. I don't like to wear mascara on airplanes because I really don't like the feeling of it. So if would take it in my small makeup bag and apply some just before the landing to look my best. You should also bring some concealer and some mattifying powder.
Tip: I usually don't sleep during the flight. But I really would recommend sleeping as it helps with the jet lag, and you don't want to look tired!
Have a great flight! And don't forget you can't take liquids over 100ml!
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James Humphrey, as lawyer, editor, judge and state official, firmly established his position throughout a period of half a century as one of the ablest and most popular citizens of Central Kansas. He was born in Nottinghamshire, England, March 8, 1833; came to New England in 1854, and during the succeeding three years was a resident of Fall River, Massachusetts. There he became interested in the Kansas agitation for free statehood and in April, 1857, reached Manhattan. His first employment in connection with the shrievalty was a good test of his pluck, and he so arose to the occasion that he was afterward elected mayor. In 1859 and 1860 he served as assistant county treasurer and in 1861 was head of the office. He also served as justice of the peace, and his trial of the cases brought before him brought so much commendations from the lawyears of both sides that he decided to study law. He was admitted to the bar in 1863. He has previously broken into journalism by editing the Manhattan Express in the absence of C. F. DeVivaldi, who was serving abroad as consul to Brazil. After the Civil war Mr. Humphrey established a large practice, and handled it with such ability that in the spring of 1867 he was appointed judge of the Eighth Judicial District. In the fall of that year he was elected to that bench by a large majority. He continued his residence in Manhattan until 1870, when he resigned from the bench to enter the practice at Junction City. He continued to be associated with Capt. James R. McClure for thirteen years, and the firm became widely known. In 1883 Judge Humphrey was elected a member of the first State Board of Railroad Commissioners, and thus served by repeated elections for eight years, retiring in 1891 to resume his law practice. In that year he was re-elected judge of the Eighth District, declining a second term. During that period and afterward he was a lecturer before the law department of the State University, of which he had served as a regent and with which he was always closely identified. Four of his five children have graduated from that institution, so that he ever evinced a special affection for it. Judge Humphrey's last public service was rendered in 1907, as chairman of the newly created State Tax Commission; but it was only of two months' duration, as death claimed him on September 18th of that year.
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Yves Farge (19 augustus 1899, Salon-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône − 31 maart 1953, Tbilisi in de toenmalige Sovjet-Unie) was een Frans journalist, verzetsstrijder en politicus.

Biografie
Yves Farge werkte als journalist voor de Progrès de Lyon. Zijn collega, Georges Altman, bracht hem tijdens de Duitse bezetting in contact met een Franse verzetsbeweging die zich "Franc-tireur", (Nederlands: "vrije schutter") noemde. In 1942 ontmoette Farge de leider van het verzet Jean Moulin. Farge werd belast met de militaire organisatie van de verzetsstrijders, de maquis, in het massif du Vercors. Hij was ook een lid van de état-major of staf van generaal Charles Delestraint. Na de arrestatie van deze twee prominente verzetsstrijders werd ook Farge gezocht door de Gestapo en hij vertrok naar Parijs, waar hij deel uitmaakte van het Comité d'action contre la déportation, een verzetsgroep die onder andere Joden van deportatie naar het Oosten wilde redden.

Generaal Charles de Gaulle benoemde Farge tot zijn commissaire de la République voor de departementen van la région rhodanienne, het Rhônegebied. Farge wist 800 gijzelaars die in de Montlucgevangenis in Lyon door de Duitsers zouden worden doodgeschoten te redden.

Farge was politiek links georiënteerd maar was geen lid van een politieke partij. Hij diende van 8 januari tot 16 december 1946 als minister van bevoorrading in de voorlopige regering van Premier Georges Bidault. In die periode kostte het de Franse regering veel moeite om aan de behoefte aan voedsel tegemoet te komen. Er was veel zwarte handel en hij veroordeelde het smokkelen van wijn. Tijdens zijn ambtsperiode werd hard opgetreden tegen de handelaren op de zwarte markt.

Farge stond politiek dicht bij De Franse communisten. Hij nam in 1947 deel aan de oprichting van de Mouvement de la Paix, deel van de sterk door communisten en hun medestanders beïnvloedde vredesbeweging, waarvan hij tot zijn dood in 1953 de eerste voorzitter werd. Hij was ook lid van de Wereldraad voor de Vrede. Yves Farge stierf aan de gevolgen van een auto-ongeluk in Georgië. De Sovjet-Unie kende hem in 1953 postuum de Stalin Vredesprijs toe.

Farge droeg een hoge Franse onderscheiding, hij was een Compagnon de la Libération.

Literatuur
 Dominique Veillon, "Yves Farge" tiré de Dictionnaire historique de la résistance sous la direction de François Marcot, Robert Laffont, 2006

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HE Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman…
HE Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman Addresses Jordan Business Council
Press Release29 Apr 2009 12:12 pm
DIFC Governor highlights the important trade and investment links between the UAE and Jordan
HE Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Vice Chairman of the UAE Central Bank, discussed the many effective steps the UAE and other Gulf governments have taken in response to the global financial turmoil, during a speech on Monday to the Jordan Business Council (JBC) in Dubai.
The swift and effective measures taken by the regional governments and central banks combined with the region's strong macroeconomic fundamentals, the large financial reserves, coupled with the governments' commitment to continue with the vital infrastructure projects, all indicates a bright future for UAE, the Gulf and the wider Middle East region, he told the audience.
During his speech at a special JBC lunch forum held at the DIFC, HE Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman also highlighted the important trade and investment links between UAE and Jordan and his hope that they would continue to deepen and broaden.
"The strong fraternal links between our countries and the wise measures taken by leaders will strengthen both economies and ensure that they will be well positioned to thrive when the global economy starts to pick up again," Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman said. "It is a great pleasure to address this council which is considered a significant business partner to UAE."
The Total trade between the two countires has grown ten-fold since 1990, from US$73 million to US$734 million in 2007. Investment has grown substantially, including the initiation of the US$10 billion Marsa Zayed, real estate investment in Aqaba by Abu Dhabi-based Al Maabar International Investments; the recent launched operations of UAE mortgage lender Amlak Finance (Jordan)established in partnership between the public- and private-sector; The establishment of Jordan Dubai Capital; the initiation of Samara Dead Sea project by the Dubai-based real estate developer Emaar, and the establishment of Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank.
JBC President Ihsan Qatawneh commented, "We are glad to host HE Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman, the prominent business leader who led the DIFC to become one of the world's leading financial centres, who addressed JBC members and friends on issues touching the lives of each one of us. We at JBC aim to promote dialogue at the highest levels, and we are committed to providing opportunities for our members to hear from distinguished leaders about their visions for the future."
"This event reflects the strong links between Jordan businessmen and the UAE. Since the establishment of JBC in 2000, it has acted as a networking forum hosting prominent speakers and business-focused lunches for the exchange of views with businessmen. JBC is a conduit to enhance investment relations and to foster business links between Jordan and UAE businessmen; to introduce opportunities, and to facilitate and channel direct investments to both countries in the public and private sectors," Qatawneh added.
Maha Al Fahoum, JBC board member, said, "We currently face challenges reflected in slower growth which raises doubt in the future ability to achieve sustained and steady growth; drop in oil prices; budget deficits and reduction in Governments expenditures on infrastructure includinghealth and education; unemployment and layoffs causing employees to return back home; Decline in business confidence and in its profitability; financial risks including liquidity, volatility and credit risks; the need to improve productivity; global fiscal imbalancesas well as drop in real estate, etc."
"Fortunately, the measures taken by the UAE and MENA governments to restore confidence, such as the stimulus packages and the increase in expenditures, were positively received and have proved to be effective. We believe that this region has the fundamentals to enable it rebound faster. Fostering corporate governance and regulatory systems that limit the future risks and vulnerabilities; supporting business relations and intra-trade within the MENA region; efficient use of talent, and self-reliance will help speed up recovery," she added. "Since UAE has always taken the lead, we at JBC were keen and happy to listen to HE Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman's objective views and valuable analysis on the crisis and means of recovery . He indeed inspired audience and reassured their belief in Dubai vision." Such an event is useful to exchange views between the business community and decision makers