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San Ignacio, located 1.5 hours south, is an oasis boasting 100,000 date palms lining the river, a church built out of volcanic rock, a local museum and a great plaza.....there is a new hotel LA HUERTA, inexpensive and clean. Follow the road past the mission church. It will be on your right, a little set in off the road.
Cave Paintings: many locations offer breathtaking views in very remote areas of Baja. The easiest to get to is Cueva del Raton (Cave of the Rat), which can be reached by car easily from La Bocana.
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Black Widow Solo Movie: Can We Expect To See Wolverine?
It has been a long-standing demand of Marvel fans that Black Widow deserves a solo movie for her immense contribution to the Marvel movies as she has been right there since inception. In fact, actor Chris Evans aka Captain America openly supported the idea of a Black Widow solo movie and said that she is one of the most important characters in the entire MCU. At Comic-Con Australia 2017, Stan Lee almost confirmed that Black Widow movie is in the works.
When Marvel finally made the announcement of a standalone Black Widow movie the fans were overjoyed by the possibility of Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff becoming the vanguard of Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 4. The entire premise of the stand-alone Black widow movie might be to give proper focus to the character as if she has not had enough of it in other Marvel Cinematic universe movies.
The Black widow movie will be a big step in the direction of acquiring a more female audience for the MCU. Although the black widow movie will be nothing like the rom-coms that girls love (it's just a statement, not a gender bias, I love rom comes too but it seems prudent to hope that the movie will be as badass as Captain America 2: The winter soldier.
Be that as it may, there are still some fundamental questions about the Marvel cinematic universe's version of Black Widow that are yet unanswered by the current narrative of the cinematic universe. We have no clear picture of the past of Black Widow, neither do we know what is this "red" she talks about in her ledger regarding Barton aka Hawkeye.
There was also the talk of a clandestine mission between Barton and Widow in Budapest where the pair was pinned and fought their way out. You hear the pair talk about this mission during the Chittauri New York Battle in Marvel's The Avengers.
Much is yet unknown about the standalone movie spearheaded by the studio and e-news of infinity war largely overshadows everything else. It seems that the studio is yet to decide what to put in the movie and how to best utilize Natasha Romanoff in phase. Although e standalone movie could just as well be an origin story and completely shatter our idea of Natasha Romanoff's appearance in Phase 4.
The most likely theory suggests that Black Widow will either die or be critically injured during the events of Infinity war and after majority of heroes and other characters follow suit due to Infinity gauntlet's unlimited power, it will result in a soft reboot for the Marvel Cinematic universe, keeping all the characters virtually same but pushing back character arcs by at least a decade giving Marvel a chance to develop a wholesome universe while including the essential characters it had been missing for so long such as Fantastic Four and the X-men.
However, this may also mean completely new origins for the existing characters such as Black Widow and Hawkeye and may also mean new character dynamics.
Whatever be the case, when it comes to Black Widow fans, they are more than eager to see what happened in Budapest and how things played out between Barton and Romanoff more than anything else. So here is a theory to satiate the restless souls.
Numerous times during the events of the Marvel cinematic universe we have witnessed the interpersonal relationship of Clint Barton and Natasha Romanoff. We have seen the characters fight alongside each other and fight against each other. One thing remains clear, above all else these characters are close to each over in the Marvel cinematic universe.
The reason for this mutual respect seems to come from the fact that Barton was the one who recruited a Romanoff to SHIELD. Romanoff was trained to be an assassin ever since she was born. She has a very specific skill set and she used this skills under the employ of the highest bidder. When you operate in that kind of line of work you land on the radar of people that you don't even know exist.
Natasha's exceptional battle prowess and infiltration skills gained her a lot of critical acclaim from the international community but it also attracted the attention of agencies like SHIELD. There were numerous missions to take out the "Black Widow" but nobody could near to the master assassin no matter how good they were. So what do you do when you want to take out a dangerous assassin. You send the world's greatest sniper. That is exactly what SHIELD did. They called upon Clint Barton. His objective? Simple, kill or capture Romanoff.
The rest of the story is murkier, and perhaps for good reason, we have no idea how emission actually went but from Natasha's monologue from Age of Ultron, it can be assessed that Barton was the one who was left standing at the end of their duel. Hawkeye defeated the Black Widow, and despite being the hardened killer that he is, he chose to spare Natasha. This is where things get unimaginably obscure.
Why did Barton spare his target, and if Natasha was a prisoner what did she do for SHIELD that granted her amnesty for her crime? There is also the question what did Fury demand of Natasha to allow her to join SHIELD and why would e Black Widow have such a change of heart.
All the answers to these questions lie in the Budapest mission, and fans hope to get answers to hem once the Black Widow movie airs. This obscure PST of the black widow is what makes her such a mysterious and hence a rather charming character, this is also the reason why the character has received such a vast amount of love from the audiences. But I have a rather sinister plot to propose. One that relates both to the phase 4 of the Marvel cinematic universe and the Fox Disney merger deal.
As all fans are aware recently Disney acquired Fox for an amount of $52.4 billion and this led to the Marvel characters owned by Fox (fantastic four and the x-men) coming back under one studio's umbrella because Disney is e one that owns Marvel Comics too and e movie rights to all other characters of Marvel. What happens in the comics could now very well be fleshed out in the movies with much more faithfulness to the source material than ever before.
I have something to inform all MCU fans, it was never Clint Barton who rescued Romanoff in the comics, it was, in fact, a mutant who did this. Who could it possibly be? You ask. It was none other than our favorite X-Men, Wolverine aka James "Logan" Howlett.
Let that sink for a second, yes it was Wolverine who rescues Black Widow which makes him an important part of the black widow origin lore. Considering the current developments relating to the Marvel cinematic universe, don't be surprised if the animal with the adamantium claws shows up to save them as of both Barton and Romanoff during the final scenes of the standalone movie.
In fact, if this theory is anything to go by, I'd suggest that you actively lookout for Wolverine easter eggs throughout the black widow movie, especially in the origin section.
It will probably be a masterstroke in the books of Marvel cinematic universe to introduce the mutant into their main continuity in such a way. The entire premise that the mutant might show up and fight alongside both Natasha and Barton onscreen is pertinent enough to make even hardened and veteran fans scream with joy.
It is not only because Logan will finally get the proper Marvel debut that he deserves but also because Hugh Jackman claimed that he might be interested in playing Wolverine again if the mutant shows up in the Marvel cinematic universe. The mere prospect of seeing an enraged Fox Logan take on hordes of soldiers alongside SHIELD is enough to make our blood boil with excitement.
It is not inconceivable to think that the movie makers will choose to introduce the X-Men when we least expect them to show up and to do say in the midst of a heavy Black Widow cantered plot-line might be the exact stroke of genius that the series needs, because God knows that we don't want another X-Men origin movie. We've had too many of them in the last decade. So go on Marvel, blow our minds.


I don't think we all consider how much taking a few hours, days, or weeks off from work can make you feel so much better about your project, your life, and your future. Or maybe this is me? I often wonder if my love of time off means I'm in the wrong profession. I see others who seemingly work constantly and I don't really understand how they do it. I need my random afternoon hikes with the dog when it's unexpectedly nice out. I need my evenings of cooking and cleaning and quiet time. I definitely NEED my long nights at the bar, enjoying the social aspect of being a grad student and being surrounded by people that make you laugh. Without fulfilling these needs, my scientific drive starts to give out completely.
This has been a little bit of a hectic term (heck, this has been a hectic 2 years), but I guess the point of this thanksgiving blog post is that I feel like I'm finally starting to be able to balance my life and work a little better. This fall, I'm finishing up my coursework and finally starting to analyze my data. I just got a big manuscript sent to press, successfully gave presentations at two national conferences, and am excited about the future directions for all of my projects. Although somewhat exhausting, both conferences made me very excited to be in the field that I'm in. Meeting with collaborators, talking to old friends, and seeing cool science happening reinforces that, though I need to be careful to not burn out in the next few years, this is the right field for me to pursuing.
What's around the corner now? I'm psyched to be working with Colleen on our next manuscript - it seems like remarkably good luck to be able to work with people that you genuinely like so much. I'm going to be recruiting new undergraduate students to help with some lab projects. I'm gearing up to take my qualifying exam this winter, which means lots of studying during the dreary part of the Corvallis winter. Lots more lab work. Many more battles with R. Many manuscripts to write. But most importantly, more long walks with the dog and fun nights at the bar.


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/ Home / Press office / More children should brush their teeth to halt tooth decay and gum disease
More children should brush their teeth to halt tooth decay and gum disease
Plymouth University academic Professor Liz Kay contributes to NICE guidelines published today
Mr Andrew Gould
Schools and nurseries should help children to brush their teeth. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has urged local authorities to tackle a growing crisis in the state of people's teeth in disadvantaged areas of England.
Tooth decay and gum disease are the two most common, largely preventable dental problems. At risk are those who are among the most vulnerable in our society and who are dependent on others to care for them, such as young children and frail older people who need help to stay independent.
In new and wide-ranging guidance, NICE has said that carers, parents and children in many areas need support to stop tooth decay and diseases linked to poor oral hygiene.
Severe tooth decay has been reported in children as young as three and in many cases is starting much earlier. Tooth decay can have a lifelong effect on health as well as a person's self-esteem, their ability to eat and socialise normally.
NICE has provided advice to local authorities to improve their whole community's health through better advice and support in oral hygiene, by encouraging people to visit the dentist regularly, and through eating and drinking more healthily.
NICE suggests local authorities consider supervised tooth-brushing and fluoride varnishing programmes in nurseries and primary schools in areas where children are at high risk of poor oral health.
The Director of the Centre for Public Health at NICE, Professor Mike Kelly said:
"Children, as young as three, are being condemned to a life with rotten teeth, gum disease and poor health going into adulthood. Many children have poor diets and poor mouth hygiene because there is misunderstanding about the importance of looking after children's early milk teeth and gums. They eat too much sugar and don't clean their teeth with fluoride toothpaste. As a society we should help parents and carers give their children the best start in life and act now to stop the rot before it starts."
"We know from Public Health England that there are wide regional differences in oral health. The situation is bleak for many adults as well as children in disadvantaged areas.
"Diet, poor oral hygiene, smoking, alcohol, and a lack of understanding about oral health are causing tooth decay, gum disease, tooth loss and increasing the risk of mouth cancers. These are also the risk factors causing many chronic conditions, including heart disease and diabetes."
The guideline aims to help local authorities to promote and protect oral health through: better training of staff and commissioning of personal care services including those provided to frail older people; policies and services that support better diets; activities to promote better oral hygiene and increase the availability of fluoride toothpaste; encouraging families and individuals to visit the dentist regularly, and increasing access to dental services for those who can't.
The guideline recommends that all schools encourage good oral health – by working with parents and carers, and by ensuring that people have access to the right information about oral health and healthy food and drinking water.
Professor Elizabeth Kay, Foundation Dean for the Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth University, said:
"Around 25,000 young children every year are admitted to hospital to have teeth taken out. Given that we know how to prevent dental disease this really should not be happening. If there were a preventable medical condition which caused thousands of young children (mostly around five years old) to end up in hospital to have body parts removed there would be an outcry.
"These guidelines offer local authorities an opportunity and evidence as to how they can stop the most vulnerable children and adults in their areas from suffering from the pain, trauma and lifetime negative effects of tooth decay."
Mandy Murdoch, an Independent Health Strategist with experience of commissioning oral health promotion programmes, said:
"The publication of these guidelines will be welcomed by Local Authorities as it will give them the opportunity to review their oral health strategy against evidence-based recommendations.
"Unfortunately, poor oral health disproportionately affects the most vulnerable people in society, including children. Many people believe that the health of a child's first teeth does not matter as 'they will fall out anyway'. However, severe tooth decay at a young age can have negative consequences in later life.
"Local Authorities can use their links with the local community to implement oral health promotion services that work with settings such as nurseries and schools to ensure that consistent messages are promoted to children and families. For example, advice on good oral hygiene, a healthy diet and promoting regular visits to the dentist from when a child's first tooth appears, can be complemented by the provision of free or discounted fluoride toothpaste and toothbrushes. Local Authorities may also consider commissioning supervised tooth-brushing or fluoride varnish programmes in nurseries and schools in line with the recommendations in these guidelines."
Dr Sandra White, Director of Dental Public Health at Public Health England, said:
"PHE welcome this publication which provides evidence based advice to local authorities to help them commission the most appropriate and effective oral health improvement programmes to meet the local population's needs. The guidance, which is strongly aligned with PHE's Commissioning Better Oral Health, makes important recommendations to help local authorities review and develop their oral health improvement strategies to tackle oral diseases like tooth decay.
"Tooth decay is the most common oral disease affecting children and young people in England, yet it is largely preventable. Whilst children's oral health has improved over the past 40 years, one in eight (12 per cent) three-year-olds have suffered from the disease which can be very painful and even result in a child having teeth removed under general anaesthetic.
"Oral health is everyone's responsibility and by expanding oral health education to the wider community so that nurseries, children's centres and primary schools all play a role we can reduce dental decay and ultimately improve the oral health of the local population."
Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry
NICE guidelines
toothbrushing

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New fire/EMS levy request cut in half
By Buckeye Lake Beacon | on August 23, 2008
By Charles Prince
JACKSONTOWN – Licking Township voters will be asked to approve a new three mill levy for fire and EMS services on the November 4 ballot.
Trustees cut Fire Chief Mike Wilson's original request for an additional six mill levy in half at a special meeting August 11. Wilson asked for six mills to have a paid four-person crew on station at Jacksontown aroundthe clock.
Currently, Licking Township has full-time chief on duty from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Wilson is joined by a parttime paid EMT/paramedic during those hours. Two paid part-time EMT/paramedics are on duty from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights. Volunteers back up the paid staff during their duty hours and provide total coverage the rest of the time.
The fire company set a new run record in July with 105 runs – 87 EMS and 18 fire. The previous record of 102 runs was set in February. As of Tuesday morning, the company had made 54 runs so far in August.
After considerable discussion, trustees decided to cut the new millage request in half due to concerns about the cost to property owners and the willingness of residents to pay more taxes. A three mill levy will cost the owner living in a home valued at $100,000 an additional $92 a year. If voters approve, it will be a continuing or permanent levy. The township currently has two one-mill five year levies. Due to new construction and property value appreciation those one-mill levies are being collected at .89 mills and .90 mills. They generate about $219,000 a year and voters will be asked to renew them every five years.
The proposed three mill levy would generate an additional $357,900 a year which would be enough to add a paid twoperson crew on station aroundthe clock. That paid crew would still improve the response time on the first call. In 2007, the average on-scene time was 9.82 minutes with volunteers and 7.15 minutes with paid staff. A paid four-person crew would allow the department to handle two EMS calls at the same time without waiting for volunteers. With calls averaging about three a day, that doesn't happen very often but it does happen. A four-person crew is obviously more effective on a fire run.
"The three-mill levy would definitely ease the burden," Wilson told trustees Monday night. He noted that most new volunteers are friends and family members of current volunteers.
"It is my job to come and recognize when we need some help," Wilson explained. "We've really worked hard on the two mills they (voters) have given us. The ship isn't sinking, but we need to prepare."
Trustees unanimously approved the last resolution required to put the now three-mill permanent levy on the November 4 ballot. Wilson plans a number of community forums to explain the need and the company's plans to voters. "We need to present the need to the community," he said.
In other business Monday night, trustees, by a 2-1 vote, decided to take the first step to address the issue of commercial parking in a residential district. The issue arose after some residents complained about Avondale bar patrons parking in a vacant residentially zoned lot. Captain Woody's manager Robert Mar came up with the site after residents of The Woods subdivision complained about bar patrons parking in the subdiviision. Trustees approved resolutions last fall that went into effect this spring banning parking in The Woods and allowing violators' vehicles to be towed. Parking had been previously banned on both county and township roads in the area.
Licking Township's zoning resolution doesn't address the issue. The township's zoning commission has discussed the issue and late last month sent a brief statement to trustees. That statement includes, "Our current Zoning Resolution does not make any mention of parking lots in Agricultural or Residential areas as a permitted use. The terms and and definitions section of the Resolution only defines parking lots for use in commercially zoned areas. The Board has taken the stance in the past that if a use is not specifically mentioned in the Resolution it then is not permitted use. Based on the Board's interpretation of our current regulations, parking should not be allowed in Residential and Agricultural areas under any circumstances."
Trustee President Joe Hart has cautioned several times that the issue is much broader than just parking for Avondale bars. He notes that it occurs daily at The Dawes Arboretum and several times a year at Legend Valley. A blanket prohibition could affect parking for auctions, yard sales and other special events. Hart has suggested making commercial parking in a residential area a conditional use. That designation would require an application and then a hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals which would allow a case-by-case determination. The Board could also set specific conditions such as requiring a buffer or screen.
Trustee Joe Cooper brought the issue up Monday night. He reported that the Zoning Commission is moving ahead on a proposal to address the issue. Cooper believes it will be presented as an amendment to the current resolution, not as part of the total rewrite that the Commission has been reviewing for the last two years.
Amendments to the zoning resolution can be initiated by the Zoning Commission, trustees or residents. Hart announced he had a specific amendment ready that will make parking in a residential district a conditional use. His proposal makes "off road parking for special evens or business" a conditional use in a residential district. Cooper wanted to wait for the Zoning Commission proposal, but Trustee Dave Miller seconded Hart's motion. "I think it is a good resolution," Miller said.
"Each one deserves to be examine don its individual merits," Hart explained. "Personally, I don't see where it (parking) is hurting a thing."
"The overall concept should be developed more thoroughly," Cooper countered. Hart's amendment was approved 2-1, with Cooper voting "no."
The proposed amendment will be sent to the Zoning Commission. The Commission will forward it to the Licking County Planning Commission for its non-binding recommendation. Then the Zoning Commission must schedule a public hearing and make its recommendation to trustees.
By the time, the amendment comes back to trustees, it will no longer require an unanimous vote to modify or reject the Zoning Commission's recommendation. HB 562, this year's capital appropriations bill, included a provision, effective Sept. 23, 2008, that changes the requirement for an unanimous vote of trustees to a majority vote. Trustees will also hold a public hearing on the proposal before making the final decision.
During public comments, zoning commission member Dale Wise said, "I don't feel parking on residential land is in the best interest of the community."
"I'm trying to get language in that allows an objective review on a case-by-case basis," Hart explained.
Trustees also agreed not to request a hearing with the Ohio Division of Liquor Control if Charles E. Krumm Jr. could present evidence that the former Avondale Marina held a liquor license in 2007. Krumm explained that he bought the marina last fall and believed that he was also buying its liquor license. He later learned that the liquor license was revoked by the Division for nonpayment of taxes.
Krumm then filed for his own D-5 license which allows on premises consumption of liquor and on premises consumption of beer and wine plus off premises in original sealed containers. Trustees initially thought his application represented an additional license in the area. Krumm's license will simply replace the one held by the previous owner.
He told trustees he is considering several national franchise restaurants for the site. He mentioned a Roosters as one possibility.
Trustees cancelled their next regular meeting set for Tuesday, Sept. 2. The next regular meeting will be a 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15 at the Licking Township Fire Company station on Jacksontown Road.
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Nov. 9, 2018 5:00 p.m.
The North Delta Reporter reached out to Delta's two MLA's — Delta North MLA Ravi Kahlon (BC NDP) and Delta South MLA Ian Paton (BC Liberal) — to get their thoughts about the current referendum on electoral reform and what it means for Deltans. Read Paton's column here.
During the 2017 B.C. election, I had the pleasure of speaking to voters across North Delta. People all had different things to say when I knocked on their doors, but one common thread existed among our conversations. People were tired of hearing politicians fighting. They wanted to see more cooperation in order to get things done for the residents of our community. They felt that with a system that that allowed a party with 40 percent of the vote to get 100 percent of the power, their vote would not count.
A healthy democracy is one in which all citizens vote. However, many young people simply don't vote because they don't think it will make difference. I cannot tell you how heartbreaking that is, especially when I looked at young volunteers in my campaign office and thought of the potential B.C.'s youth have to make positive change in our province.
We have the historic opportunity to change that. By switching to proportional representation, power will be put back in the hands of British Columbians, as parties will work together to make this province a better place, and will restore youth engagement in democracy.
Instead of helping that become a reality, the BC Liberals have chosen to mislead people with misinformation and fearmongering — making people believe that their regional issues will be ignored. That is simply not true. In reality, regional representation will be protected under any of the three proposed pro rep systems. Voters in every region in B.C. will have a stronger voice with pro rep.
Pro rep systems also create an incentives to run more diverse slates of candidates. Growing up as a South Asian Canadian, I know how important it is for young people to see people who represent them. With pro rep, we will be able to elect more women and more people of colour, so our legislature reflects the diversity of our province.
Pro rep means parties will need to work together to get the job done, and such cooperation delivers amazing results. We see that today with a minority New Democrat government working with B.C. Green MLAs to bring in change that people need so desperately, such as the beginnings of a universal child care program, an affordable housing plan, and so much more.
Andrew Wilkinson's own party doesn't use a first-past-the-post system when choosing their leaders. In fact, he said the BC Liberal Party preferential ballot system "ensures the majority of the party are comfortable supporting one particular candidate." So when it comes to his own party members, he doesn't think it's fair for a minority of voters to pick the leader. But when it comes to British Columbians, he still thinks a party with 40 per cent of the votes should get 100 per cent of the power. Frankly speaking, it's sad to see a party trying so hard to hold onto an outdated system that puts power in the hands of a few people.
I have heard people across B.C. say how tired they are of parties not working for British Columbians, but rather for their own self-interests. If you too are tired of the polarization and partisanship that has drowned out people's voices, vote with me for pro rep, a way of voting that will put British Columbians back in the centre of politics.
Ravi Kahlon is the BC NDP MLA for Delta North and parliamentary secretary for sport and multiculturalism.


Sigma Sigma Sigma's third annual Rockin for Robbie music festival, cook off and more will be held on March 31, 2019 starting at 10:00 AM. This event will be held in the Harold J. Callais Recreation Center on Nicholls campus! Come out and have a great time with our sorority and support our Philanthropy, the Robbie Page Memorial Fund! Thank you in advance for your support and we are so excited to see you there!


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Q: Nested IF ELSE in a derived column I have the following logic to store the date in BI_StartDate as below:

*

*If UpdatedDate is not null then BI_StartDate=UpddatedDate

*ELSE BI_StartDate takes EntryDate value , if the EntryDate is null
then BI_StartDate=CreatedDate

*If the CreatedDate IS NULL then BI_StartDate=GetDATE()
I am using a derived column as seen below:
ISNULL(UpdatedDateODS)  ? EntryDateODS : (ISNULL(EntryDateODS) ? CreatedDateODS :
(ISNULL(CreatedDateODS) ? GETDATE()  ))

I am getting this error:

The expression "ISNULL(UpdatedDateODS)  ? EntryDateODS :
  (ISNULL(EntryDateODS) ? CreatedDateODS :(ISNULL(CreatedDateODS) ?
  GETDATE()  ))" on "Derived Column.Outputs[Derived Column
  Output].Columns[Derived Column 1]" is not valid.

A: You are looking the first non-null which is a coalesce which doesn't exist in SSIS Data Flow (derived Column).
I'd suggest a very simple script component:
Row.BIStartDate = Row.UpdateDate ?? Row.EntryDate ?? Row.CreatedDate ?? DateTime.Now;

This is the Input Columns Screen:

This is the Inputs and Outputs:

And then you add the above code to Row Processing section:
public override void Input0_ProcessInputRow(Input0Buffer Row)
    {
        /*
         * Add your code here
         */

        Row.BIStartDate = Row.UpdateDate ?? Row.EntryDate ?? Row.CreatedDate ?? DateTime.Now;
}

A: From syntax perspective, the nested if-else condition is not written well, since you have to make sure that all possible output should have the same data type, also you didn't mentioned the last "else" condition:
ISNULL(UpdatedDateODS)  ? EntryDateODS : (ISNULL(EntryDateODS) ? CreatedDateODS :
(ISNULL(CreatedDateODS) ? GETDATE() : **<missing>** ))

From logical perspective, you the expression may throw exception since you are using EntryDateODS column if ISNULL(UpdatedDateODS) is true, while you should check if EntryDateODS is not null before using it, I suggest that the expression is as following:
ISNULL(UpdatedDateODS)  ? UpdatedDateODS : (ISNULL(EntryDateODS) ? EntryDateODS :
(ISNULL(CreatedDateODS) ? CreatedDateODS : GETDATE()  ))

As mentioned above, if UpdatedDateODS , EntryDateODS, CreatedDateODS and GETDATE() don't have the same data type then you should cast to a unified data type as example:
ISNULL(UpdatedDateODS)  ? (DT_DATE)UpdatedDateODS : (ISNULL(EntryDateODS) ? (DT_DATE)EntryDateODS :
(ISNULL(CreatedDateODS) ? (DT_DATE)CreatedDateODS : (DT_DATE)GETDATE()  ))

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State confirms two cases of the variant strain of Coronavirus in Maryland
Baltimore Fishbowl Staff
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in Maryland residents caused by the new SARS-CoV-2 variant strain commonly known as B-117.
The two cases announced today involve residents in the Baltimore region who are both under 65 years old and live in the same household. One of the two infected had traveled internationally and it is thought that one individual transmitted the virus to the other. Neither patient has needed to be hospitalized.
The variant strain first emerged in the United Kingdom in late 2020. The strain has not been shown to cause more severe illness or increased risk of death when compared to other strains. The strain, however, has been shown to be more transmissible than other strains. There is no evidence that the current COVID-19 vaccines are less effective on the B-117 strain.
"Our state health officials are closely monitoring the emergence of the B-117 strain of SARS-CoV-2 in the state," said Governor Hogan. "We encourage Marylanders to practice caution to limit the additional risk of transmission associated with this strain. It is critically important that we all continue to follow standard public health and safety measures, including mask-wearing, regular hand washing, and social distancing."
Extensive contact tracing measures have been employed for both cases of the B-117 strain identified in Maryland, and there is currently no evidence of additional transmission of the strain. MDH continues aggressive contact tracing for all cases of COVID-19 identified in the state.
Both of the cases were identified in viral samples tested at an independent lab licensed in Maryland. The results of the analysis were reviewed by the state's public health lab and discussed with officials from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Since the strain was initially identified, the lab has been monitoring for the possible emergence in Maryland by sequencing viral samples collected in the state. To date, the CDC has identified 72 cases of COVID-19 caused by the B-117 strain in the United States.
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Peter Wheatland from PDSC used the Iphone Application MotionX GPS during the first race for 2011 at PDSC In 15 - 20 knt winds. See below details of his track, average speed and maximum speed during the race. Click view on map to view his track on the Swan River.
Susan Hextell from the QLD Sabre Association filmed an impromptu interview with Jenny Jones (Sabres WA Secretary) at the recent Sabre Nationals. Susan plans to use the video to promote coming to the National Championships in WA scheduled for 2014/2015 or 2014/2015. Please see below to view the Youtube video.
A total of 73 boats competed in the 33rd Sabre National Championships at Brighton Seaclift Yacht Club in Adelaide. Sabre Sailors from Tasmania, Victoria, Queensland, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory and South Australia attended as well as representation from WA for the first time.
Nine heats were conducted in winds ranging from 3 knots to 15 knots. WA Competitors Aero (Bill Gillham) and Double Trouble (Ian James) sailed exceptionally well. Congratulations to Ian and Bill who finished 21st and 25th overall.
Victoria's Chris Dance sailed outstandingly to win seven of the nine heats.
The next National Championships in Dec/Jan 2011/2012 will be held in Victoria and will be hosted by Blairgowrie Yacht Club. Entries are expected to be over 100.
WA State President and the State Secretary attended the Sabre Annual General Meeting and provided a presentation on the facilities available for the 2014/2015 National Championships which is scheduled for WA and many expressions of interest have already been received. Requests have also been made from the National Sabre Association to bring the Perth National Championships forward by one year to 2013/2014 - more information will be provided in coming months.


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Theater At St. Luke's Presents CHILDREN OF EDEN
by BWW News Desk
BroadwayWorld.com May. 31, 2019
St. Luke's United Methodist Church presents Children of Eden, the story of a big family making mistakes, learning to forgive, and embracing new beginnings. The show, directed by Steve MacKinnon, features music by Grammy award-winning, Tony-nominated composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell).
Theatergoers will experience the story of how Adam, Eve, Noah and the "Father" who created them manage the headstrong, disastrous actions of their children. Act I explores creation and the Garden of Eden with a dramatic twist from the familiar Bible story. The intensity builds in Act II as the songs "Generations" and "The Gathering Storm" tell the story of Noah, the ark, and the flood. All the while, "Father" is watching over his children as they learn and grow. Based on the first nine and a half chapters of Genesis, this heartfelt, inspirational musical ultimately delivers a bittersweet, yet beautiful message: "the hardest part of love...is letting go."
MacKinnon, now in his eighth award-winning season with St. Luke's theater program, shared that, "Children of Eden has always been on my list of shows to produce at St. Luke's. It packs a powerful emotional punch, challenges our audiences, and is a flowerbed of opportunity for creative storytelling. We have assembled a diverse, multi-generational, multi-faith, and insanely gifted group of musical theatre performers, dancers, aerialists, musicians, and technicians to tell this powerful story of reconciliation, acceptance, second chances, and family dysfunction all through one of the world's most famous families!"
The cast features Kit Cleto in the role of Father, Dustin Russel as Adam/Noah, Lillie Thomas as Eve/Mama Noah, Jared Warren as Abel/Ham, Victor Souffrant as Cain/Japheth, Russell Grady Stephens as Seth/Shem, Jade Jones as Aysha, Tristan Flournoy as Aphra, and Laurel Hatfield as Yonah.
St. Luke's Lead Pastor, The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams, spoke to the significance of producing this show when she noted, "These are stories many of us grew up learning in church or Sunday school but the cast brings them to life in a whole new imaginative way. This is an opportunity to explore what happens when we make God more like us, instead of allowing God to be bigger than our boxes."
Children of Eden features a dynamic ensemble, pit choir, full orchestra, and storytellers of all ages. MacKinnon is joined by Music Directors Amy Martin Cole and John R. Mason, III, Assistant Director Barbara Hartwig, Choreographer Spencer Morrow, Costume Designer A.J. Garcia, Lighting Designer George Jackson, Sound Designer Anthony Narciso, and Stage Manager Tiffany Lyn Meadows.
Children of Eden runs select dates from June 7 through June 16 on the Founder's Hall stage at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, located at 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd. Orlando, FL 32819. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $15, at st.lukes.org/childrenofeden.
Children of Eden is based on the book by John Caird, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The show is based on the concept by Charles Lisan with orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin and Martin Erskine. Children of Eden is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI (www.MTIShows.com).
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Costco, Target and Walmart all have big box and specialty stores.
But the Costco brand is the biggest, according to research firm Euromonitor International.
The study, conducted last month by consulting firm Retail Channel, found Costco was the second-largest brand overall and the fourth-largest by brand sales at 7.2% in 2018, according the report.
It's up 3.3% from the year prior.
The Walmart brand was second with 4.7% sales growth, while Target and Costco were third with 3.7%, fourth with 2.4%, fifth with 2% and sixth with 1.5%.
The study also found that Costco is the fastest growing category with sales growth of 1.7%.
Kroger, a second-tier retailer that sells grocery, electronics and household goods, saw sales growth in 2018 of 2.9%, according to the report, which cited data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.
Kroger was fourth with 1% growth, and Target was fifth with 1%.
Walmart was the fastest growth category with 2%.
The research firm said the rise in sales for Costco and Target is due in part to a focus on the brand.
The companies have made significant investments in store development, marketing and customer service.
Costco said in October that it has built an additional 500 Costco locations in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Walmart has more than 8,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada.
In 2018, it had 4,100 stores and 3,000 employees, according data from the company.
Krog is expected to open 1,800 to 2,000 new U.K. and U.A.E. stores.
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Has molson ice been discontinued?
The company that makes the beer, Molson Coors, just made an announcement that they will be getting rid of 11 of their brands, including Ice from Keystone. According to On Tap Sports Net, Molson Coors made the announcement early on Wednesday, allowing customers to spend the rest of the day feeling sad and depressed about the situation.
Which beer will no longer be available after the year 2021?
According to an announcement made by the company for CSP Daily News, the brands that have been discontinued are as follows: Milwaukee's Best Premium, Henry Weinhard's Private Reserve, Keystone Ice, Hamm's Special Light, Keylightful, Icehouse Edge, Magnum, Mickey's Ice, High Life Light, Steel Reserve 211, and Olde English HG 8000.
Which brands of beer are going to be phased out?
Molson Coors Will No Longer Produce These Well-Loved Beers Due to Business Decisions.
The Extraordinary Shine of Hamm.
Private Reserve, owned and operated by Henry Weinhard.
Icehouse Edge is an edge.
The Keystone Beacon Keylightful.
Keystone Ice.
Magnum.
Mickey's Fine Malt Liquor Ice is a specialty product.
Miller High Life Lite. Miller High Life.
Which of these brews will be phased out by Molson Coors?
The key brands will not be disappearing any time soon. Keystone Ice, Keylightful, Milwaukee's Best Premium, Miller High Life Lite, Hamm's Special Light, Steel Reserve 211, Olde English HG 800, Magnum, Icehouse Edge, Henry Weinhard's Private Reserve, and Mickey's Ice are among the beers that have been discontinued.
Do they have plans to discontinue Steel Reserve?
The production of the original Steel Reserve 211 is being discontinued, although the fruity spinoffs of this strain look to be doing well. To continue with malt liquor brands, the offshoot of Olde English with a higher alcohol by volume, HG 800, will be discontinued, as will the Magnum name.
Molson-Coors Stopped Producing 11 Different Beers
18 questions found that are related.
Does Schlitz beer still exist?
Although though it has lost its status as one of the most popular beers in the United States, Schlitz is still brewed to this day and continues to be a regional favorite in the Midwest.
Is Hamms beer still made?
Despite the fact that Hamm's is no longer an independent brewing company, the name and label of Hamm's are still used in certain markets to sell the product. The beer is brewed and sold by MillerCoors of Chicago, Illinois.
Is the MillerCoors company likely to go bankrupt?
In its current iteration, MillerCoors will cease to exist in the not too distant future. On Wednesday, Gavin Hattersley, the CEO of Molson Coors, presented a huge restructuring proposal that would have the impact of eliminating the MillerCoors brand… Molson Coors International will be absorbed into Molson Coors Europe, with the exception of its Latin American staff.
Where has all the Hamms beer gone?
In 1968, the Connecticut-based food and beverage conglomerate Heublein purchased Hamm's and became the new owner. In 1975, Heublein completed the sale of Hamm's to Olympia Brewery, which was shortly thereafter purchased by Pabst… Pabst handed over the rights to the Hamm's trademark to Miller in 1999, and Miller has maintained sales of the beer all the way up into the 2010s.
Which brewery has been around the longest?
According to its website, the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan is the world's oldest brewery that is still in operation. In the city of Freising, in the state of Bavaria, it can be found on the site of the former Weihenstephan Abbey. In the years leading up to the dissolution of the monastery in 1803, the monks who resided there produced and sold beer.
Are breweries successful businesses?
The industry as a whole is getting more profitable as a direct result of the high demand that is justifying the price rises. Craft brewery earnings averaged 9.1 percent of revenues in 2014.
Is Miller 64 still being produced?
MGD 64 has been renamed as Miller 64. Because customers were already referring to the beer as Miller 64, the firm does not consider the rebranding to be much of a stretch. In spite of this, the rebranding and redesign, which were accompanied by an advertising campaign developed by Saatchi & Saatchi, constitute an extremely unusual instance of a whole brand relaunch.
Can anyone tell me what became of Milwaukee's Finest beer?
In August of 2021, Molson Coors made the decision to reduce the number of low-end beers it produced, and one of those decisions was to stop producing the original Milwaukee's Best. The Ice and Light variants were not modified in any way by this alteration.
What's the deal with the Miller 64?
In 2008, the beer was introduced to the market under the name MGD Lite 64; however, it was eventually rebranded as Miller64. The decision to reintroduce the beer was made in response to the rising demand for alcoholic beverages with flavor profiles that are on the milder end of the spectrum.
Is there a difference between Miller Lite and Miller High Life?
There is a beer called Miller Lite, but its ancestry may be traced back to Miller High Life. As was previously said, the scandalous debut of High Life took place on the evening of December 31, 1903. Miller Lite was first distributed nationally in 1975, making its debut after an interval of nearly 70 years. In 1994, about a century and a half after its predecessor, Miller High Life Light was introduced.
Is Miller Genuine Draft still available?
The facility, which was the first to make Miller Genuine Draft, will begin relocating operations to the company's Shenandoah, Virginia brewery, which is located approximately 200 miles away; the plant will bottle its last beer in September of 2016…. However, the brand has been severely harmed as a result of the rise of craft beer as well as the rising popularity of light macro beers.
Is there a difference between Hamms and Pabst?
There are several key distinctions, but in general, they are comparable to hamburger businesses in every other respect. PBR has a fuller, more robust body, and the hops provide a spicy, peppery character. The body of Hamms is noticeably thinner, the hops have more of a flowery character, and the beer is more well balanced.
Is hamms a nice beer?
While it's not nearly as fantastic as my first impression led me to assume, given the price, Hamm's is a darn fine Passable Beer. It receives the greatest possible endorsement from me.
Will the Pabst company purchase the Irwindale brewery?
After purchasing it from Molson Coors, Pabst Brewery may decide to reopen a brewery in the state of California. On Thursday, the firms announced that they had successfully completed the sale of the plant in Irwindale, California, to a subsidiary of Pabst called Irwindale Brew Yard for the amount of 0 million. In the early part of this year, Molson Coors put an end to production at the brewery.
Does Budweiser own Miller?
After being bought by Anheuser-Busch InBev on October 11, 2016, SABMiller sold its investment in MillerCoors for around billion, which resulted in Molson Coors becoming the sole owner of MillerCoors.
Who ended up purchasing Pabst?
Pabst was put up for sale once more in 2014, and Blue Ribbon Intermediate Holdings LLC, a partnership that includes Eugene Kashper, a beer entrepreneur who also serves as Pabst's current chairman and CEO, and TSG Consumer Partners, a private equity firm based in San Francisco, purchased the company. The purchase price was reportedly in the range of 0 million.
Is Hamm's beer a pilsner?
Due to the fact that Hamm's Premium is a lager, we put it into a Pilsner glass. As was to be expected, the body of this American Lager is stunningly clear and appears to be a pale straw color. In addition, a steady flow of light carbonation makes its way slowly toward the surface.
Does Walmart carry Hamms beer?
BrickSeek currently lists 30 cans of Hamm's America's Classic Premium Lager Beer, each containing 12 fluid ounces and has an alcohol content of 4.7%.
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The living room occupies a cantina that was originally used for making wine. Today it is the ideal place to gather your friends for a glass of wine in the evening or to curl up with your favorite book in front of the hand carved travertine fireplace. This room is in one of the oldest parts of the house, its west wall being part of the 12th century city wall. The artwork is by local artists.


I may not start decorating for Christmas until mid-December, but early on I am gathering ideas from the beautiful sources available to us in Newport. Even I, who have seen these for 30 years, find myself transfixed by the grandeur and detail of the craftsmanship. The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms, and Rosecliff are even more awe inspiring at Christmas. Taking a welcome break from the To Do lists, I visited these neighbors at different times of the day, hoping to capture just the right light to present them at their best. These are some of the inspirations that caught my attention this year. As you'll see, I'm somewhat partial to mantles for their small area can represent an entire decorating concept that is both inspiring and achievable. Enjoy!
For this gardener, topiaries are a simple and effective way to transition from garden to Christmas. And any color or decorations you may choose will always coordinate with their deep greens.
I was actually surprised to find this decoration at formal Marble House (in an upstairs, back guest room). But it is a welcome take on a popular theme — the great outdoors, rustic, woodsy — with a sophisticated twist, set off by a bit of chartreuse.
Decorating around existing features is something many of us have to consider. Here in the billiard room at Marble House, they have taken full advantage of the mantle's stone plinths to create a pair of obelisks that are scaled to the grand height of this room…and yet not compete with the varied marble wall and painted ceiling details.
Each year, candles play a bigger part in the decor of our homes; I am, therefore, always on the look out for new ways to style this favorite accessory. Massing them on their own stands, in varying heights, in a knock out shade of red (paired with ornaments that are included in the vignette) is one take-away from my scouting this season.
And when your mantle is just too elaborate for decorations, there is always that old standby, poinsettias.
If one of the cardinal tips for holiday decorating is to take inspiration from your own rooms, this is an example that shows less can be more when faced with an all over, large-scaled wall covering…and a formal mantle.
It is the elegant simplicity of this scene that captured me. The rusty-red hydrangeas that pick up the same shade in the marble, the matte gold, but still sparkly trees, the gilt snowflakes. And the pair of gilded bucks (perhaps inspired by the real ones traipsing across our lawns…even here in Newport).
Having a particular affection for taffeta draperies…and a fireplace squaring off the corner of a room…I wanted to close with this so feminine and diminutive vignette. Understated, with just enough gilt and ormolu to warm the scene, and then throw a bit of caution to the wind by making the (bad luck) eye of the peacock the centerpiece of the feather and ribbon decoration.
BEAUTIFUL…………Now if I could just move THE PIGGY's bed from in front of the FIRE place!!!Yes, I have a PET PIGGY who sleeps indoors!!!!!!!


Hello! Barb here to share some weekly Inspiration featuring Red Rubber Designs stamps!
Today I made a Telescoping panel card using Happily Grateful.
of plain white paper the size of largest cream colored card stock.
Now place on top of each other the 3 sizes of cream card stock working largest to smallest on top, centering each one with a bit of tape in center of each one.
First stamp sentiment in lower right corner of smallest piece of card stock. Then stamp butterflies first, then vines and lastly flowers, leaves then dots.
When finished stamping, take apart the 3 pieces of card stock and adhere colored cardstock in co-ordinating colors on the back of each panel. Now put all 3 panels together in a telescoping manner.
I added foam tape to back of each panel to enhance telescoping effect! Doing an all over design with a sentiment is all the rage right now.
So give it a try! Really fun!
Very nice, Barb. That is one of my favorite sets.
Wow! This is lovelyl! Your selection of colors is beautiful!


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Situated in the thriving village of Beauvais sur Matha, in the Charente Maritime region of France, Le Petit Chene Vert is a converted barn sleeping 4 adults.
The tastefully renovated, single storey accommodation, has its own private swimming pool to keep you cool in Summer and full central heating makes it ideal for cosy, off season holidays and winter breaks.
In the village you will find a full range of shops and services, all within easy walking distance,(bank, supermarket, boulangerie, patisserie, charcuterie, tabac, pharmacy, post office and hotel restaurant with bar.) On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, a small market in the main square offers fish, meat, goats cheese and fresh vegetables.
* Please note only Saturday to Saturday bookings, unless previously arranged.
* The Balance due is to be paid no less than 8 weeks before commencement of the holiday.
* No responsibility can be taken by the owners for person(s) playing in or near the swimming pool.
* As with all holidays, for your own protection, it is advisable to take out full holiday insurance cover.


Looking to buy a gift for the golf lover in your life, but not sure what to purchase? Here are 7 of the best golf accessories to buy your favorite golfer.
Do you want to buy a gift for your favorite golfer, but don't know where to start? While more golf balls go without saying, what else can you give that's practical and fun? No more worries. Here's a list of the 7 best golf accessories for your favorite golfer.
Every golfer needs a divot repair tool to repair the turf on the tee box, fairway or green. Each person handles their divots to keep the course in good shape. The right tool helps. In a pinch, people use a ball tee to fix divots. Help your golfer step up his game with a divot repair tool. They come in all shapes, sizes, and designs. You can give one with a monogram, logo or built-in ball marker.
Anytime you lift a golf ball it must be marked. When a group of players reaches the green, one person goes first. The others mark their balls and remove them. This gives the other players a clear shot when they putt. Give your golfer one to attach to his favorite hat, or keep in his pocket. In fact, give more than one because they are often lost.
No one wants to admit they need a ball retriever. But, every golfer is happy to have one when a ball lands in a water hazard or overgrown rough. It's a necessity for new and experienced golfers. Telescoping, retractable, and extendable models are available. The best thing about a ball retriever is your golfer will come home with more of their golf balls. Golf balls aren't cheap, so this is definitely a money-saver.
Swing analyzers help golfers improve their swing and their score. There are many options for Swing Analyzers. They use sensors to track motion and compile data. Analyzers connect to a club or the golfer's body. It wirelessly transfers data to an app on your phone or tablet. Some have 3D images so can look at your swing and what does or doesn't work.
One of the best golf accessories is a golf towel. It's useful and looks great on the bag. You can find towels in 100% cotton, a blend, or microfiber. Microfiber towels are popular on pro tours. Get the towel personalized, or buy one from your golfer's favorite major tournament. Either way, buy several so you have one in the wash and one in the bag.
Rangefinders have evolved over the years. Golfers no longer have to squint or guess how far it is to the green. Choose a rangefinder based on your golfer's needs. Laser rangefinders find the most accurate distance. GPS rangefinders give a broader view of information on water hazards and bunkers. The GPS models let golfers track stats and scores. A rangefinder may be a separate piece of equipment or a software application.
If your golfer is serious about improving their game, give lessons from a local pro. You may want to opt for a gift certificate, and let your golfer choose the teacher. Here's some advice from the PGA on finding a compatible pro. Convenience and price are important, but you also want compatibility. That means a personality match and common goals.
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Indian State to Implement Biometric Attendance in Schools
The Minister for Edu cation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has asserted that a biometric system is going to be deployed in all schools in the state. Details such as modalities used are not yet clear, but Minister Ganta Srinivasa Rao suggested that it would take the form of a time and attendance tracking system, for use both on students and faculty alike.
The idea of such a system being implemented shouldn't come as much of a surprise, given how eagerly the Indian government as a whole has embraced biometric technology. In the state's ambitious Aadhaar program, it's now being used for a range of purposes, from tracking the work attendance of government employees to administering healthcare. And in at least one particular school district in India, a biometric time and attendance tracking system is already being implemented.
In terms of the educational context more specifically, that is a rising trend around the world. Earlier this year the Saudi Arabian government announced that it would be looking into setting up a similar system for its schools on a national level, while in the US biometric systems have been installed in schools on an ad hoc basis for applications ranging from school security (via facial recognition) and the administration of cafeteria lunches. It's also in the US that we've seen, recently, a situation in which public protest has helped to cancel the implementation of a biometric system in a public school, but it doesn't look like that particular case is going to slow the overall trend in that country or around the world.
July 17, by Alex Perala
Aadhaar to Help Sort Students in State School System
India's Panjab University to Roll Out Biometric Attendance Tracking
Indian State Implements Biometric Attendance Tracking for College Faculty
Aadhaar-Linked Teacher Tracking Expanding in Rural India
Texas School District Moves Biometric Attendance Tracking to the Cloud
Indian City Expands Biometric Attendance Tracking for Staff
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Common chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family of plants. It is also known as succory, coffeeweed, and blue sailors. Some varieties are cultivated for their greens which are used as salad ingredients. Chicory greens are loaded with healing and health promoting nutrients such as vitamin K, carotenoids, vitamin C, and folate. Root chicory (Cichorium intybus var. sativum), on the other hand, is not used for cooking. Root chicory is available for use as a dietary supplement, an ingredient for herbal tea infusions, a food additive, and a coffee substitute. In some countries, chicory root is also used as a source of forage for livestock.
The most famous medicinal property of the chicory root is its high concentration of inulin. Chicory root is one of the best natural sources of inulin, and many supplement manufacturers use chicory root to make inulin supplements. Inulin, which is classified as a dietary fiber, does not elevate blood sugar levels, which makes it beneficial for people with diabetes and related conditions (such as PCOS and insulin resistance). Inulin is also known to promote the growth of bifidobacteria in the intestines. Bifidobacteria are beneficial bacteria that live in the gut. They have been shown to destroy pathogens in the intestines, prevent constipation, and help maintain a healthy immune system. There is also some evidence that these bacteria may be able to bring down the levels of certain harmful enzymes that turn pro-carcinogenic substances into carcinogens in the intestines.
The Asteraceae family of plants is also known as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family. This family comprises a wide range of plants, most of which are herbaceous, but there are also vines, shrubs, and trees in the group. Some of the Asteraceae plants are edible, while others are not. Edible Asteraceae plants include the tap root of the great burdock (Arctium lappa) and the tuber of the Jerusalem artichoke. For interesting information about using great burdock as a health food, read our article The Extraordinary Health and Nutritional Benefits of Edible Burdock.
Burdock Root – A Weed to Eat!
Next time you find burdock in your garden, dig out the root and take it to the kitchen.


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Conform recensământului din 2001, toată populația localității Dankivți era vorbitoare de ucraineană (100%).

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TOWLE® QUEEN ELIZABETH I 40-PC DINNER SET OF 8 FIVE-PC PLACE SETTINGS 80.70 OZT. 40-PIECE DINNER SET OF 8 FIVE-PIECE PLACE SETTINGS TOWLE® QUEEN ELIZABETH I.
From it's beginnings on the banks of the Merrimack River in 1690, Towle Silversmiths have maintained an enduring tradition of fine craftsmanship in sterling silver and stainless steel flatware for over 300 years. This remarkable heritage is reflected in the outstanding character, magnificent detail, and incredible balance of every piece bearing the Towle® name.
Crafted by an elite group of artisans, each piece of Towle is exceptional in quality, with a beautiful balance of form and function. The golden age of royal splendor and prosperity during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I inspired this pattern, introduced in 1970.
With a stem of perfectly proportioned curving arcs and flowing lines, and a delicate flower motif at the tip and neck, the sculptured openwork forms the focal point of this regal design. The classic design is just right for every dining occasion and complements a wide range of decorating styles. 40-piece complete dinner set includes 8 five-piece place settings. (8) Salad Forks 4 tine flat handle: Approx. Measurement of each: 6-11/16" long x 1-1/8" wide at widest point.
Measurement of each: 7-7/8" long x 1" wide at widest point. (8) Dinner Knives hollow handle stainless steel blade: Approx. Measurement of each: 9-3/4" long x 1" wide at widest point. (8) Place Spoons flat handle: Approx.
Measurement of each: 7" long x 1-3/8" wide at widest point. Measurement of each: 6" long x 1-3/16" wide at widest point. All pieces (accept dinner knives) Hallmarked/signed by artist: "Lion" Towle ® Sterling 1970. Tested positive for Sterling Silver. Other half of set (20 pieces - 4 of each utensil) is unwrapped and has been used. Use including tarnish and scratches. Excellent addition to any dining collection! Once all your auctions have ended, please request an invoice.
Thank you in advance for stopping by and giving us a look! The Jewelry Box of Lake Forest. The Jewelry Box of Lake Forest has been voted Orange County's Best.
Jeweler 5 years in a row! Fine, fashion & bridal jewelry.
INTEGRITY is what The Jewelry Box of Lake Forest is all about. The store has been in the same location for over 20 years, Master Goldsmith Oscar has been the lead jeweler here for over 20 years and Christine and Jack are enjoying their fifteenth year as owners. All jewelry and watch repairs and re-stringing are done on the premises by our master jeweler and watch maker. You'll enjoy the friendly, informal no-pressure atmosphere as you browse a fantastic selection of fine and fashion jewelry and watches or talk about custom design or repair. We look forward to seeing you soon.
After your experience, you'll be recommending The Jewelry Box of Lake Forest to your friends, too. The Jewelry Box of Lake Forest will give you a 10% discount on any repair work when you bring in a non-perishable food donation for South County Outreach's Food Bank. We'd be happy to help!
The item "TOWLE QUEEN ELIZABETH I 40-PC DINNER SET OF 8 FIVE-PC PLACE SETTINGS 80.70 OZT" is in sale since Wednesday, March 02, 2016. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (. The seller is "thejewelryboxlakeforest" and is located in Lake Forest, California. This item can be shipped to United States.


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Muhammad Usman Siddiqui is a young entrepreneur from Pakistan who started business at the age of 18. He is the CEO of MUS Tips which is the leading tech news website
Ozark Season 4 Will Release in Two Parts and Have An Explosive Finale
Muhammad Usman Siddiqui 2021-11-28
Ozark Season 4- Release Date, Plot and More
Renewed back in June 2020, Ozark season 4 now has an official release date. Not only this, but production is almost complete and a few last-minute changes are being done. So, buckle up and rewatch all the previous seasons because season 4 is coming back with a bang!
Now, it has been confirmed that season 4 is the final season of the series. And it will bring an end to a whirlwind of a story that began back in 2017. To cherish this last season and give fans a bit more time with it, Netflix will be releasing Ozark season 4 in two parts.
Ozark Season 4 Part 1 Release Date
The release date for the first part is quite close. As the new part will be released on January 21, 2022.
The filming for this part began back in November 2020. This is confirmed by Bateman who said:
"We're going to start November 9. Everything is moving well toward that, and we're very confident in the guidelines and protocols we're going to be following. We've got tons of consultants, we're learning a lot from other productions."
There is still no official word as to when season 4 part 2 will release. According to us, Netflix will probably announce the release date after part 1 releases.
Ozark season 4 Trailer/ Teaser
With so close to the release date of the first part, Netflix is teasing fans with pictures of the set. And has already released 2 teasers which all in all tell fans one thing- Be prepared to be wowed!
The first teaser was shared at the TUDUM, a virtual global event by Netflix. Jason Bateman was at the event sharing with fans updates on the new season. While speaking about the progress of filming and release date for season 4, he said the following.
"It's coming to you in 2022, but here's a clip to tide you over."
After this, a teaser was shared. The teaser shows Marty and Wendy washing their hair that is covered in blood. On the other side, a huge party is taking place outside the mansion. The 1-minute 37-second teaser ends with the couple hearing a noise from the room and turning to look at it. We wonder who or what it was that made the sound.
Remember the car crash that took place at the end of season 3. Well, the second teaser of Ozark season 4 revolves around it. It was released on November 17, 2021. The video shows a monologue from Marty. It also reveals that it was the Brydes who were involved in the car accident. Many incidents that have taken place to date in the Brydes' lives also play in reverse. This teaser ends with a tagline:
"No ending is reached by accident."
A few cast members won't be returning for the finale as they died in season 3. Here is a list of members that you can expect to see in season 4.
Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde
Laura Linney as Wendy Byrde
Sofia Hublitz as Charlotte Byrde
Skylar Gaertner as Jonah Byrde
Robert Treveiler as John Nix
Jessica Frances Dukes as FBI Special Agent Maya Miller
Adam Rothenberg as Mel Sattem
Felix Solis as Omar Navarro
Alfonso Herrera as Javi Elizonndro
Veronica Falcón as Camila
Lisa Emery as Darlene Snell
John Bedford Lloyd as Frank Cosgrove
Joseph Sikora as Frank Cosgrove Jr
Kevin L Johnson as Sam Dermody
McKinley Belcher III as FBI Agent Trevor Evans
Nelson Bonilla as Nelson
Charlie Tahan as Wyatt Langmore
Ali Stroker as Charles-Ann
Ozark Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 is the final season of the series. And it will be released in two parts. Each part will have 7 episodes. Hence, Ozark season 4 will have 14 episodes.
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Talentless Nana Season 2 Renewed or Cancelled?
Based on the same name manga series, Talentless Nana is a psychological thriller that will make you grip the edge of your seat in anticipation. Its full of suspense, crime and lots of exciting plot twists that leaves fans wanting more! Season 1 of the series aired in December 2020. Almost one year later, there is still no update regarding the arrival of the second season. Will there even be a second season? Or has Talentless Nana's journey come to an end with a single season? Keep on reading to find out the latest information about Talentless Nana Season 2.
Top 20 Fastest Cars in Forza Horizon 4
The main concern of every gamer is to get the fastest cars in Forza Horizon 4. Well, folks, you're in luck today because, for your sake, we've finally pinned down the 20 fastest cars you find in Forza Horizon 4.
Tokyo Revengers Season 2 Release Date and Time, Cast, Plot, Trailer
The remarkable storyline has made a lot of people to file petitions for a second season, Tokyo Revengers Season 2. Tokyo Revengers debuted with a thud in the spring of 2021 and ever since it has had the anime fans community in a chokehold. But the hype alone does not play a part in the renewal. There are several other factors which account for the sequel's production. And the lucky fandom has all the odds in their favour. How? To learn more continue reading the article!


Actor Radhika Apte who is very vocal on social issues recently made a statement on feminine hygiene in India, saying there is little awareness about feminine hygiene in India, and it is time to educate people about the importance of menstruation hygiene. "The menstruation taboo is ancient and there are so many theories about it. For some, it is fear of blood and for some period blood is toxic. If you read the theories about menstruation, you might even laugh," Radhika said. "In short there is very little awareness about feminine hygiene in our country and it is high time that we educate people about the importance of menstruation hygiene and the hazards associated with it if neglected," she added.
Radhika also featured in Pad Man, which tells a story of social entrepreneur Arunachalam Muruganantham's journey to make affordable sanitary napkins. The film will air on Indian small screens on August 12. The film also features Akshay Kumar and Sonam Kapoor.
"However, having said that, with the release of 'Pad Man' and so many more initiatives across the country that have been taking place for a long time, people are more open to discussing feminine hygiene and that is the first step towards achieving our goal," she adds.


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In the past decade, the rush to technology has created several flaws in terms of managing computers, applications, and middleware and information systems. Therefore, organizations struggle to understand how these elements behave. Even today, as Enterprise Architectures grow in significance and are acknowledged as advantageous artifacts to help manage change, their benefit to the organization has yet to be fully explored. In this paper, the authors focus on the challenge of real-time information systems evaluation, using the enterprise architecture as a boundary object and a base for communication. The solution proposed is comprised of five major steps: establishing a strong conceptual base on the evaluation of information systems, defining a high level language for this activity, extending an architecture creation pipeline, creating a framework that automates it, and the framework's implementation. The conceptual framework proposed avoids imprecise definitions of quality and quality attributes, was materialized in a model-eval-display loop framework, and was implemented using Model Driven Software Development practices and tools. Finally, a prototype is applied to a real-world scenario to verify the conceptual solution in practice.
Laudon and Laudon (2009) describe the importance of knowledge and knowledge management in the today's enterprises. Even though humans have the innate trait of self-awareness through consciousness, organizations — becoming more and more living complex social organisms — fail to automatically develop similar capabilities of sensing and learning. This task then falls upon the individuals, who must work together, interact and share knowledge and, therefore, engage the task of sense-making as to improve the collective self-awareness.
To transfer knowledge, communication must be done through known shared boundary objects that are described using a set of concepts and with a semantics which cannot be ambiguous.
The need for Organizational Knowledge is already a widely accepted fact, and in order to improve the holistic view of the Organizational Structure, Enterprise Architectures have been proposed as valuable artifacts due to their communicative nature (Magalhães et al., 2008).
With mechanisms to represent organization blueprints, easy-to-use notations to describe high-level requirements and real-time processing, enterprises will become increasingly aware of themselves and their ecosystem, and will be able to make quicker, smarter and better informed decisions.
To increase the collective organizational knowledge, information has to be applied, which in turn can only be produced by processing relevant data in the first place (Ackoff, 1989). The ability to collect more data from more organizational sources is there unavoidably valuable. We will focus on the use of data produced by operation systems, middleware, applications and other technological elements to better understand how the technology and information layers of deployed enterprise architectures behave in real-time.
Regarding architectural representations as boundary objects, we intend to take advantage of their creation and maintenance to encourage stakeholders in an enterprise to discuss, define and perform evaluation through the definition of quality attributes.
This research therefore addresses today's inability to evaluate systems in real-time through the "eyes" of Enterprise Architectures.
The rest of the paper is organized into four sections. Next section provides an overview of related work regarding Enterprise Architectures, quality evaluation and modelling instrumentation. The following section presents the proposed solution: the conceptual abstraction, the Model Processing Framework and its implementation. Next we present a case study of the implementation of the developed prototype in the Telecommunication industry. The final section presents the conclusions and the future work suggestions.


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Apologetics Foundations
The Uniqueness of Christ
by Joe Boot
When we talk about the uniqueness of Christ, we are actually making a statement about the meaning and purpose of all human history.
The Espionage of the Kingdoms
Worship of the true God has always been unintelligible to depraved minds. Natural man's impulse is toward self-worship, most clearly depicted in humanism and paganism. These false doctrines are most insidious not in the broader culture, but in the church.
The Propaganda of the Kingdom
Amidst all the complexity of the world, there are two basic ways to understand it – either in terms of God's Word or man's idea. Learn more about the significance of God's self-revelation through his Word.
Kingdoms and Culture
Modern Western culture is increasingly hostile to the Christian worldview. How did we get to this point, and what is the Christian response?
The Sexuality of the Kingdoms
The biblical story begins and ends with a wedding; sexuality is a major issue in the Kingdom of God, and is an area that the devil has sought to twist and distort. Learn about the robust biblical teaching on sexuality and marriage.
Reason and Religion
by Steven Martins
The question as to whether there is a conflict between reason and religion is misleading when we come to understand the biblical concept of 'reasoning' (understanding) and its subjection to man's religious nature.
Sexuality, Politics and Culture
April 20, 2015 | Romans 1:18-32
The Science of Faith and the Faith of Science
April 20, 2015 | Colossians 1:15-17
Worship includes the use of our minds. A Christian cosmology maintains that the laws of nature are only laws because they are God's ordinary way of working. There is no conflict inherent between science and religion.
Can't We all Just Get Along?
April 20, 2015 | Genesis 11:1-9
There is a humanistic movement towards a superficial religious unity, which amounts to little more than the abolishment of distinctions as part of a greater effort towards man-centered sociopolitical unity.
The Uniqueness of Christ and the Christian Worldview
April 20, 2015 | John 1:1-18
The Judeo-Christian worldview stands alone among every view of reality; all other worldviews ultimately eliminate distinctions, but the distinction of creator-creature makes Christianity utterly unique and ultimately, our only hope
The Context of Education in Ontario and Canada
Joe Boot demonstrates that historically, philosophically, economically and sociologically, the religious commitments of the Judeo-Christian worldview form the only solid foundation for the philosophy and practice of education
The Religious Nature of All Education
Education is inescapably a religious exercise, shaping the hearts, minds, and faith of the next generation. The pagan and humanist program of today's state schools cannot be reconciled with the biblical mandate to train our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
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Category: Digital presence
The Big Bang of F-Commerce
Notice the website address?
"It's a matter of time—within the next five or so years—before more business will be done on Facebook than Amazon" Sumeet Jain, Principal, CMEA Capital
Take a look at the snap I took in the London underground. You'd expect it to be Gillette.co.uk – but no, it's facebook.com/GilletteUK.
At the time of writing let's set the scene: if Facebook were a country it would be the third largest on earth!
Facebook is becoming the world's largest marketplace. Take a look at Digital Tomorrow Today's piece on 10 Facebook Facts, UK brands cannot ignore.
Facebook now accounts for 1 in 6 page views in the UK, that's twice the number of page views received by Google.
As Facebook camps at the offices of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) waiting for their banking license, we'll soon see the ability to cash-out of Facebook credits. As soon as we can do this please hold onto your hats: we're about to experience the "Big Bang of F-Commerce". Facebook credits could become the official currency of the online economy.
Each step closer to Facebook's FSA license is another nail in Paypal's coffin. In an imminent massacre, Facebook has enough users to obliterate Paypal and other Merchants creating a new economy – the Facebook economy. It's not just about Facebook scooping up the existing economy it's more about the new economy it creates. Facebook will empower small business. It has never been viable for low value items to be sold online because the online transaction costs are too high and that's ignoring the investment required to create an engaging e-commerce site and then there's the challenge of driving traffic to the site: never an easy proposition.
So here comes Facebook bringing the transaction costs down to basis points. Without investment, Facebook will allow us to create an online store at the touch of a button in the world's largest marketplace and drive viewers to our site through the good old fashioned power of "Word of Mouth".
And it's not just about transacting online – a future Facebook payment system would most likely allow for purchases both online and at the point of sale. Using Facebook Credits, an individual could one day walk into a retailer and use their NFC-enabled mobile phone to purchase goods. Facebook could combine payments, loyalty, discounts and viral marketing all delivered via a mobile phone.
For further reading why not pay eConsultancy a visit?
"In three to five years, 10 percent to 15 percent of total consumer spending in developed countries may go through sites such as Facebook" Mike Fauscette, Analyst, IDC Consulting
"Anyone who still believes in 2010 that Facebook isn't going directly drive a massive commerce opportunity for merchants and retailers alike on that platform will find themselves this time next year in 2011 wishing for their own Christmas miracle" Karen Webster, President, pymnts.com.
There are many things you could be doing to ready your business for this opportunity. Please get in touch to chat through a few ideas.


Stuart has worked in financial services since 1998. In 2003, he helped to found HSBC's specialist London arm advising international clients which quickly became one of the bank's most successful UK divisions. In 2009, he launched our sister company, Kubera Wealth, focussing on providing quality advice to the UK market. Stuart is passionate about providing a truly exceptional wealth management experience with a high level of personal service. He has particular experience in dealing with entrepreneurs from around the world who choose to be based in the UK.
He is married, with three girls, and has a keen interest in design, photography and golf. He lives in north-west London.


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Q: Clipping with PNG in CSS Is there a way to clip the content of a div with an image overlay?
I've attempted to use: background-clip and something similar, but can't seem to figure it out!
Seen here:
https://codepen.io/brycesnyder/pen/pwdoWW
I only want the red to be displayed within the gray image area.

A: I figured it out with experimental technologies.
To utilize an image as a clipping path for various things, you can use the property: "mask"
seen here:
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/mask
Though, you will need to prefix it.

A: It would take a fair bit of tweaking to find the exact shape, but you can use the principles here - https://css-tricks.com/examples/ShapesOfCSS/ - especially the border-width and border-radius properties - to "shape" the div.
If I were you, I'd start with a combination of:

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*diamond

*egg

*cone

(all shapes that are shown / css shared on that css-tricks link above.)