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Everyone in the Royal Family Wished Meghan Markle Happy Birthday on Social Media
Yes, even the Queen.
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By Kayleigh Roberts
As humans living and browsing the internet in 2018, you probably already know that today is Meghan Markle's 37th birthday (opens in new tab)—her first as an official member of the royal family.
Meghan isn't having a party fit for a princess to honor the big three-seven (at least not today, anyway). Instead, she's attending the wedding of Prince Harry's childhood friend, Charlie Van Straubenzee, to videographer Daisy Jenks. Harry is serving as best man in the wedding, which is being held in Surrey, so it's not exactly like they can skip the event and just send a gift.
Meghan will be surrounded by her new family on her special day, however, as Prince William and Kate Middleton (opens in new tab) are also reported to be attending the wedding, fresh off their big family trip to Mustique (opens in new tab).
Prince William and Prince Harry have known van Straubenzee (and his older brother, Thomas, who also happens to be Princess Charlotte's godfather (opens in new tab), in case you needed more proof of how deep these friendships run) since they attended Ludgrove Prep School together.
Meghan, being the low-key, always-humble person (opens in new tab) she is, probably hasn't thought twice about spending her birthday celebrating the love of another couple (or, if she has, that thought was a sincere, "Wow, what a perfect way to celebrate my birthday"), but Kensington Palace hasn't let the special occasion pass without a little shoutout. On its official Instagram, the Palace shared a special birthday wish to the Duchess of Sussex (and a thank you to fans who have reached out with birthday wishes of their own).
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"Thank you everyone for your lovely messages on The Duchess of Sussex's birthday! #HappyBirthdayHRH," the Palace wrote.
And the birthday love didn't stop there. The Royal Family account, which represents Buckingham Palace (aka The Queen), also sent Meghan birthday love.
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And so did Clarence House, which represents Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.
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Just more proof that everyone in the royal family adores Meghan.
Kayleigh Roberts
Kayleigh Roberts is a freelance writer and editor with more than 10 years of professional experience. Her byline has appeared in Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar, The Atlantic, Allure, Entertainment Weekly, MTV, Bustle, Refinery29, Girls' Life Magazine, Just Jared, and Tiger Beat, among other publications. She's a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
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That doesn't sound good.
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Urgh.
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...relatable.
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Q: Keyboard not appearing for making entry to text box I have a text box which takes file name to read the specific file from sdcard.  This text box is using jQuery and html5,javascript. So its loading webview on andorid.
But when I launch the activity, I am not able to get the soft keypad of the device.
So i  am unable to enter anything.
I have tested this on Samsung Galaxy tab,samsung galaxy Ace, and S2 (all android).
I have attached the screen shot of it too
Thanks
Sneha

A: In Your Activity, please confirm android:configChanges="orientation|keyboardHidden" is provided or not. If you are using phonegap and jquery mobile, it is must to provide. And also check android:windowSoftInputMode="adjustPan".

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Lucy Allen first began investigating bicycle accidents and assisting injured cyclists in 2012, and is now an Associate with Bay Area Bicycle Law. She has a law degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, one of the top 10 law schools in the country. Before joining Bay Area Bicycle Law, Lucy defended Northern California's forest ecosystems and worked on cases involving the Equal Access to Justice Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Her legal work has included drafting an amicus curiae brief to the California Supreme Court. In law school, she worked for a number of public interest organizations, received numerous awards including an American Jurisprudence award, served as Publishing Editor for the Ecology Law Quarterly, and served as a student supervisor for a Student-Initiated Legal Services Project. Upon graduating she was awarded a Berkeley Law Public Interest Fellowship.


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· Regular consumption of tofu can help lower cholesterol.
· Tofu is an excellent source of vegetable protein and iron.
· Tofu is also a great source of calcium and is often enriched with more calcium so it can help counteract bone loss.
· Tofu, a soy product, contains phytoestrogens which help alleviate menopausal symptoms.
The big problem that many grapple with is how to make it taste good. The flavor is bland, and the texture is mushy. What to do?? I share ALL my secrets in this video!
Fortunately, tofu will acquire of the taste of the ingredients it's cooked with. (As you see in the video, if you first press the tofu to remove excess water, it will absorb even more flavor.) Marinate it in a pungent, garlicky hoisin marinade OR a fragrant 5-spice sauce rub. Both mixtures are really easy to prepare and once baked, grilled, or pan-fried, the tofu becomes delicious and meaty. You can then substitute it for any meat or seafood in a stir-fry or serve it plain with cooked vegetables and grains If you go to the recipe section of the website, there's an easy meal-in-one Hoisin-Drenched Tofu with Stir-Fried Vegetables that's excellent with a whole grain for delicious, healthy meal. It tastes great reheated too.
In this video, we use pan-fried tofu in a Vegetarian Noodle Salad with a Spicy Tahini Dressing (The flavor is similar to my Spicy Peanut Dressing.). The dish is a delicious meal by itself. Then I use pressed, uncooked tofu, skewer it between red onions, orange or yellow bell peppers, mushrooms, and drizzle it with a vibrant ginger teriyaki sauce. Once grilled it too becomes an excellent, satisfying entrée that will satisfy even the most ardent carnivore.


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Let's Stand Up for Home Hacking and Repair
By Elliot Harmon and Cara Gagliano
Let's tell the Copyright Office that it's not a crime to modify or repair your own devices.
Every three years, the Copyright Office holds a rulemaking process where it grants the public permission to bypass digital locks for lawful purposes. In 2018, the Office expanded existing protections for jailbreaking and modifying your own devices to include voice-activated home assistants like Amazon Echo and Google Home, but fell far short of the broad allowance for all computerized devices that we'd asked for. So we're asking for a similar exemption, but we need your input to make the best case possible: if you use a device with onboard software and DRM keeps you from repairing that device or modifying the software to suit your purposes, see below for information about how to tell us your story.
DMCA 1201: The Law That Launched a Thousand Crappy Products
Why is it illegal to modify or repair your own devices in the first place? It's a long story. Congress passed the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in 1996. That's the law that created the infamous "notice-and-takedown" process for allegations of copyright infringement on websites and social media platforms. The DMCA also included the less-known Section 1201, which created a new legal protection for DRM—in short, any technical mechanism that makes it harder for people to access or modify a copyrighted work. The DMCA makes it unlawful to bypass certain types of DRM unless you're working within one of the exceptions granted by the Copyright Office.
Suddenly manufacturers had a powerful tool for restricting how their customers used their products: build your product with DRM, and you can argue that it's illegal for others to modify or repair it.
The technology landscape was very different in 1996. At the time, when most people thought of DRM, they were thinking of things like copy protection on DVDs or other traditional media. Some of the most dangerous abuses of DRM today come in manufacturers' use of it to limit how customers use their products—farmers being unable to repair their own tractors, or printer manufacturers trying to restrict users from buying third-party ink.
When the DMCA passed, manufacturers suddenly had a powerful tool for restricting how their customers used their products: build your product with DRM, and you can argue that it's illegal for others to modify or repair it.
Section 1201 caught headlines recently when the RIAA attempted to use it to stop the distribution of youtube-dl, a tool that lets people download videos from YouTube and other user-uploaded video platforms. Fortunately, GitHub put the youtube-dl repository back up after EFF explained on behalf of youtube-dl's developers that the tool doesn't circumvent DRM.
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Abuse of legal protections for DRM isn't just a United States problem, either. Thanks to the way in which copyright law has been globalized through a series of trade agreements, much of the world has similar laws on the books to DMCA 1201. That creates a worst-of-both-worlds scenario for countries that don't have the safety valve of fair use to protect people's free expression rights or processes like the Copyright Office rulemaking to remove the legal doubt around bypassing DRM for lawful purposes. The rulemaking process is deeply flawed, but it's better than nothing.
Let's Tell the Copyright Office: Home Hacking Is Not a Crime
Which brings us back to this year's Copyright Office rulemaking. We're asking the Copyright Office to grant a broad exception for people to take advantage of in modifying and repairing all software-enabled devices for their own use.
If you have a story about how:
someone in the United States;
attempted or planned to modify, repair, or diagnose a product with a software component; and
encountered a technological protection measure (including DRM or digital rights management—any form of software security measure that restricts access to the underlying software code, such as encryption, password protection, or authentication requirements) that prevented completing the modification, repair, or diagnosis (or had to be circumvented to do so)
—we want to hear from you! Please email us at RightToMod-2021@lists.eff.org with the information listed below, and we'll curate the stories we receive so we can present the most relevant ones alongside our arguments to the Copyright Office. The comments we submit to the Copyright Office will become a matter of public record, but we will not include your name if you do not wish to be identified by us. Submissions should include the following information:
The product you (or someone else) wanted to modify, repair, or diagnose, including brand and model name/number if available.
What you wanted to do and why.
How a TPM interfered with your project, including a description of the TPM.
What did the TPM restrict access to?
What did the TPM block you from doing? How?
If you know, what would be required to get around the TPM? Is there another way you could accomplish your goal without doing this?
Optional: Links to relevant articles, blog posts, etc.
Whether we may identify you in our public comments, and your name and town of residence if so. We will treat all submissions as anonymous unless you expressly give us this permission to identify you.
Deeplinks Blog by Corynne McSherry | January 19, 2022
In the Internet Age, Copyright Law Does Far More Than Antitrust to Shape Competition
There has been a notable, and long overdue flurry, of antitrust actions targeting Big Tech, launched by users, entrepreneurs, and governments alike. And in the US and abroad, policymakers are working to revamp our antitrust laws so they can be more effective at promoting user choice.
Deeplinks Blog by Hayley Tsukayama | January 18, 2022
Copyright Shouldn't Stand in the Way of Your Right to Repair
If you bought it, you own it and you can do what you want with it. That should be the end of the story—whether we're talking about a car, a tractor, a smartphone, a computer, or really anything you buy.
Deeplinks Blog by Katharine Trendacosta | January 17, 2022
Welcome to the Public Domain, Winnie-the-Pooh
In 2019, for the first time in 20 years, U.S. copyright law allowed formerly copyrighted works to join the public domain. Works in the public domain are no longer under copyright, and anyone can republish or use those works in whatever way they want. The public domain is the default...
It's Copyright Week 2022: Ten Years Later, How Has SOPA/PIPA Shaped Online Copyright Enforcement?
Ten years ago, a diverse coalition of internet users, non-profit groups, and internet companies defeated the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA), bills that would have forced internet companies to blacklist and block websites accused of hosting copyright-infringing content. These were bills that would have...
EFF Asks Appeals Court to Rule DMCA Anti-Circumvention Provisions Violate First Amendment
Washington D.C.—The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) asked a federal appeals court to block enforcement of onerous copyright rules that violate the First Amendment and criminalize certain speech about technology, preventing researchers, tech innovators, filmmakers, educators, and others from creating and sharing their work.EFF, with co-counsel Wilson Sonsini Goodrich &...
Deeplinks Blog by Katharine Trendacosta | December 15, 2021
YouTube's New Copyright Transparency Report Leaves a Lot Out
YouTube recently released a transparency report on the status of copyright claims for the first half of 2021. It says it will release these numbers biannually from now on. We applaud this move towards transparency, since it gives researchers a better look at what's happening on the world's largest...
Deeplinks Blog by Jon Callas | December 13, 2021
Dream Job Alert: Senior Fellow for Decentralization at EFF
We have an amazing opportunity to join the EFF team.We are hiring a Senior Fellow of Decentralization, a position that is a public advocate helping to establish EFF as a leader in the civil liberties implications of decentralizing the Internet. You'll help chart a course for EFF to have...
Deeplinks Blog by Katharine Trendacosta, Corynne McSherry | December 1, 2021
The Internet Needs Fair Rules of the Road – and Competitive Drivers
In the past few weeks, the Biden Administration has finally moved forward with nominations to the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission. One of those nominees, Gigi Sohn (who, fair disclosure, has been an EFF board member), is testifying right now, and we expect a vote on all...
Deeplinks Blog by Christian Romero | November 23, 2021
Podcast Episode: The Revolution Will Be Open Source
James Vasile believes that all tech should be customizable by the people who use it--because as soon as things are proprietary, you lose control over the world around you. Hear more in the latest episode of EFF's podcast, "How to Fix the Internet."

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Animals keep area youth busy during the fair
Josie Sellers | October 1, 2014
COSHOCTON COUNTY FAIR – Maria Goodman enjoys being in the arena and being with her family's horses.
"They're pretty," she said.
During the fair the animal barns are full of kids of all ages and their families getting animals ready to shine in the arena.
Goodman brought her "big horse" to the fair, but Sunday morning she spent some time helping her sister Brianna Goodman work on her pony Jack's tail.
The girls' family owns J&M Stables and this was their second year competing at the fair.
"It's a good experience for the kids and us," said their mother Amanda Goodman.
The horse barns also are a home away from home for the Tumblin family during the fair.
Ashlyn Tumblin likes riding her pony, but says being in the arena makes her a little nervous.
She and her twin Taryn are still too young to show their horses as part of a 4-H Club, but their sister Dilyn Tumblin is part of the Trailblazers.
Dilyn was pretty excited with the four first places she won on Saturday.
"This is fun to do," she said. "You just have to believe in yourself and pretend it's just you out there in the arena and do your best. That's what I did and I did good."
In addition to her horses, Dilyn brought two lambs and a dairy cow to the fair.
"I like showing horses the most though," she said.
The Lahna family also is busy during the fair with their cattle.
"It's very nerve-racking to show them," said Kassidy Lahna. "You wonder what the judges are thinking, but over the years my family has done really good."
She still has fun though and was ready to show her Simmental Heifer.
"I get to make the animal my own, but also do it with my family," Kassidy said.
Another area youth who has multiple animals keeping her busy at the fair is Shelby Mizer.
"Showing a market fryer is new for me this year," she said. "My brother won reserve champion last year so he inspired me to do it."
Her lamb, however, is the animal she most enjoys working with.
"They have the most personality," Mizer said.
The fair even draws youth from other counties.
Olivia Ault from Muskingum County brought her Alpaca to compete in the open class of the llama show.
"My family got me into it," she said. "I'm excited to show. You have to do a lot of practicing with setting them up, walking them and doing obstacles."
For Mizer, all the hard work makes being in the arena exciting.
"If you do the hard work you know there is a possibility of winning," she said.
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end chapter 8! there will be two filler pages next week, including information on the second design-a-dragon contest I've been planning. chapter 9 will start on tues the 22nd.
I modeled the whole mansion in sketchup from scratch, which was my first time using the program. time consuming for sure, but definitely worth it for building consistency, and for not having to figure out too much perspective bs.


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Stoolball in Sussex, by M S Russell-Goggs
Sussex County Magazine published a detailed history of stoolball in its July 1928 edition, which sold for 6d. The article is reproduced here in full.
A point that may quite easily perplex the future historians of Sussex is this: Did Major W W Grantham, soldier and King's Counsellor (son of the late High Court Judge, Mr Justice Grantham), of Balneath Manor, revive the Sussex round frock, or smock, as a suitable garment in which to disport himself at stoolball, or did he revive stoolball in order to show off his fine smock?
The two revivals stand pre-eminently to his credit, and he is the man to go to if anybody wants to know anything about stoolball or round frocks. His two heavy volumes of press cuttings and data he has collected on the former subject, autographed letters, hundreds of photographs, rules of the game, as altered during last and this century etc, are records that will be invaluable in the years to come.
Other rural districts in England may wish to share with Sussex the glory and honour of the original game of stoolball, but Sussex alone, owing to the enthusiasm of this champion stoolballer, may claim full credit for the 1917 revival, which has resulted in the game being played all over England, and in other countries, including Japan.
Cover of Sussex County Magazine, July 1928
Away back in the dim and distant days of the 15th century people in certain districts had so far fallen from grace as to show a disposition to indulge in Sunday games, and it is largely owing to such delinquents that Mr Grantham, who has followed stoolball through all its vicissitudes, has obtained some of his earliest records of the game.
It was about the year 1450 when Myrc, in his 'Instructions to Parish Priests', forbade its being played in churchyards. The game does not require a level ground, as in cricket.
Mr W W Grantham KC, wearing his round frock and beaver hat
About a century later – 1564 – complaints were made to the justices sitting at the midsummer session at Malden, Surrey, that the constable (himself possibly an enthusiast with the stool and ball) suffered stoolball to be played on Sunday. A few years later, at the Easter Sessions in the same town, one Edward Anderkyn and four others were indicted for playing stoolball on Sunday.
Then there was that godless man of Kent, one "Botolph Wappoll, a continual gamester, and one of very lewd behaviour, who, being on Mayday last at stoolball, in time of divine service, one of our sidesmen came and admonished him to leave off playing and go to church." The mild rebuke was not received in the spirit in which it was meant, for history relates that this ferocious player "fell upon the sidesman and beat him till blood ran about his ears."
About 1630 a Puritan records that "Maidstone was formerly a very profane town, where stoolball and other games were practised on the Lord's Day." This early inclination on the part of Maidstone towards the "Continental Sunday" leads Mr Grantham to suggest that probably none of the prosecutions, nor the assault, would have taken place if the players had gone to church and then enjoyed the game afterwards.
In 1634 – which seems to have been the golden age of stoolball – Archbishop Laud was obsessed by its dangerous popularity. In his visitation and reference to churchyards he is troubled because "several spend their time in stoolball."
Four years later J Smythe, in his Hundred of Berkeley (1640) gave the following admonition: "Doe witness the gentry, veomanry, rascality, boys and children, doe take in a game called stoolball." Mr Grantham's comment upon this in a delightful article on the ancient game which he contributed to 'The Graphic' in 1923 is that ladies evidently had not taken to the game, unless they were included in the section "rascality." "J Smythe" had not read his Beaumont and Fletcher, or he would have seen in 'The Two Noble Kinsmen', Act V, Scene 2, that the daughter of the jailer says:
"Will you go with me?
What shall we do there, wench?
Why, play at stoolball."
Robert Herrick, writing about the year 1648, says in his 'Hesperides':
"At stool ball, Lucia, let us play
For sugar cakes and wine."
Neither Lucia nor her companion could be chided for making the stakes too high. In 'Poor Robin's Almanac' (1744) stoolball is referred to:
"Now milkmaids' pails are deckt with flowers,
And men begin to drink in bowers,
Sweets, sillabub, and lip-loved tansey
For William is prepared by Nancy.
While hobnailed Dick and simpering Frances
Trip it away at country dances,
At stoolball and at barley break
Where they their harmless pastimes make."
In the 17th century the game had become popular with the fair sex as well as with men and boys. It is reported that William III watched the game soon after he landed at Torbay, and that subsequently Queen Anne was an interested spectator.
Mr Grantham does not go so far as to affirm definitely that this very ancient game was the "bittle battle" mentioned in Doomsday Book, but he is quite convinced that stoolball in some form or other was the progenitor of cricket, rounders and baseball.
Sometimes stoolball is called "cricket up in the air," as the ball is bowled, not on the ground as originally, at a stool, but, as we all know, at a board a foot square fixed to a post, the top of which board is four feet eight inches above the ground. The wickets are placed 16 yards apart; the bowlers bowl in overs, underhand, 10 yards from each wicket. The bats, which have taken the place of the milking-stools, are similar to enlarged fives bats, and the ball is somewhat smaller and not so hard as a cricket ball. Any fair-sized open space will do for a stoolball field, for the game does not require level ground, as does cricket – hence the sacrilegious use of churchyards in olden times.
Stoolball was played at Chailey in 1861. Major Lionel King, that well-known Sussex sportsman, first saw stoolball in the early 'sixties, while still a very small boy. He watched the came in a field belonging to Eastfield Lodge, Hassocks, and both men and maidens were playing. His father told him the name of the game and its origin.
Stoolball at Horsham Park in 1878; reproduced from 'The Graphic'
The stoolball match in Horsham Park, seen in the illustration, was played under cricket rules, except that the batsman had to tap the wicket after every ball, whether hit or not, and was out if the wicket-keeper touched the face of the wicket with the ball first.
This Horsham match, it is interesting to hear from the same authority, was between Horsham Park and the Foresters, and the latter team were the victors. Major Lionel King recalls the fact that "while the winners were obviously the better side, the match was spoiled by one incident. Miss Florrie Lucas, of Horsham Park, managed to edge the ball so that it curled round and lodged in her hair, of which she had quite a lot. She asked the wicket-keeper to take it out, which was done, but the Rev C Hodgson, one of the umpires, gave her out "caught," without having been appealed to. This broke their hearts, and led to "remarks" which nearly ended in play being stopped for good!
The Park team included Miss M Hurst (captain), the Misses B Hurst, F Lucas, F N and E King, H Raynes (sister of Mrs Laurie Thornton), K Sadler (sister of Dudley Sadler, the artist), J and A Reed, and A Oliver. Miss Florrie Lucas (who played stoolball in the unshingled age) was the younger daughter of Mr Charles Lucas, of Warnham. She married Mr Henderson.
The Foresters' team consisted of Miss Cureton (captain) and her two sisters, who were the nieces of Mr Blore, of Trinity College, Cambridge, the Misses Masters (daughters of the late Canon Masters, who was then Vicar of Lower Beeding, and sisters of Canon Masters, of Speldhurst, and president of the West Kent Stoolball League), the three Miss Graveleys, from Lower Beeding or Cowfold, the two Miss Hodgson, and others. "The Graveleys," says Major King, "were a very sporting family, for those days, and knew the game backwards." The umpires were Mr J Ramsden, the Rev C Hodgson, and Mr F Dickins.
Society of Sussex Downsmen v Men of Sussex; Sir William Bull MP batting
Mr George F Chambers, in his 'Eastbourne Memories of the Victorian Period, 1845-1901', speaks of lawn tennis as "a disease which broke out and raged as an epidemic." "But Sussex," he adds, "has a game of its own – stoolball – which I am under the impression is, or was, purely a Sussex game, although the following entry respecting it appears in the 'Imperial Dictionary': 'A play at ball, formerly in vogue, especially among young women.' … Stoolball was much played in and around Eastbourne twenty years ago."
The late Hon Mrs Campion, of Danny Park, who was captain of the Glynde "Butterflies," in a letter to Mr Grantham, declared that "Firle was the only village which played stoolball regularly, and was famous for a Mrs Dabson, who insisted upon having the ball 'trowled' to her, and then hit it in a mighty swipe into the air. It was a sight to see the girls gaping for the ball in the skies. However, they soon learned to catch it, and not in their petticoats, which was forbidden." Naively, Mrs Campion adds, "Such instructions are hardly needed now!" Stoolball girls of today are no more likely to catch the ball in their petticoats than to lose it in their shingled hair.
Mrs S Eleanor Dewing, writing a few years ago from Camerton Rectory, Bath, recalled the fact that she played stoolball at Eastbourne more than thirty years previously, and Mr H Powys Adams, writing from Thames Ditton, says that his father, a former Sussex vicar and an old Cambridge cricketer, was a keen supporter of stoolball. "Many an interesting match was played at his vicarage near Uckfield."
The revival of stoolball will always have a very tender and human significance in Sussex. It was in July 1917, when the war was waging horribly, and Major Grantham, whose eldest son had been badly wounded in France, was on service as Sussex Representative at the Military Tribunal. His intense desire was to provide some sport for the battered heroes of the war in our military hospitals. Cricket and tennis were games too strenuous for the men who had lost an arm or a leg, or were otherwise disabled; yet they needed outdoor recreation, and stoolball seemed the very game that they could play.
The present writer can vividly recall the delight of the convalescent soldiers in the Brighton Pavilion General Hospital when Major Grantham brought a mixed team of men and girls to play a team of Pavilion "Blues," all of whom had lost an arm. The late Colonel Coats, who was then President of Recreations at the Pavilion Hospital, could never sufficiently express his thanks to Major Grantham for bringing the friendly stoolball within reach of the "boys," and in the Major's voluminous collection of autograph letters he has one from Colonel Coats testifying to the great value of the ancient game in that hospital.
Ready for stoolball, 1861
Still ready for stoolball, 1928
It was in the same year that Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, attended the famous match on the Sussex County Cricket Ground between the boys in blue from the Pavilion Hospital, "damaged by wounds," and a team of ancient lawyers, "damaged by age." The lawyers were beaten. A pleasing incident of the afternoon was the presentation to the Princess of a copy of one of Mrs Grantham's books of poems containing the following inscription:
"Presented by gracious permission to Her Royal Highness Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, by the author's husband in grateful recollection of Her Royal Highness's presence at the Sussex County Cricket Ground on the occasion of the stoolball match between one-armed heroes of the Pavilion Hospital, Brighton, and Ye Ancient Lawyers."
Her Royal Highness kindly permitted Mr Grantham to dedicate to her his book 'Stoolball Illustrated and How to Play It', which was, of course, the first and only book ever written on stoolball. Princess Louise was also present on that interesting occasion at Lord's, in 1919, when a team from the Princess Louise Military Orthopaedic Hospital, Chailey, went up to London and defeated another team of veteran lawyers collected by Mr Grantham.
The first stoolball match at Lord's was played in August 1917, when a London sports critic wrote:
"Sussex should be a proud county, for it originated a game which, after the lapse of four hundred years, has been so far recognised as to be played at Lord's – that great playing ground with which is associated all that is famous in the greatest of our national sports."
Not content with getting up teams to play the wounded men in the local hospitals, the "chieftain of the stoolball clan," by his letters and articles in the London and local press, awakened interest up and down the country in the old Sussex game, and during 1917 and 1928 received over two hundred requests for books of rules.
Among his friends, whose name is legion, Mr Grantham raised a fund for providing stoolball sets for soldiers and sailors in hospitals all over England and abroad. Many letters have reached him so strangely addressed that the ingenuity of the Post Office authorities in discovering his identity and whereabouts is worthy of all praise.
The Bishop of London and the Matron of the Girls' Heritage, Chailey, playing stoolball
One could write pages about the interesting matches which have been played since the 1917 revival, at Lord's and elsewhere, not the least memorable being that in which the Bishop of London captained a team from the Princess Louise Special Military Surgical Hospital, connected with the Chailey Heritage, and, on the breezy common, engaged Mr W W Grantham's team.
The Duchess of Norfolk and Mrs Lloyd George have opened stoolball matches on the same ground, and among those who have excelled in the game are the late Mr Justice Grantham, General Sir Henry MacKinnon, the Hon Dame Maude Bevan, Mrs John Blencowe, the Misses Shiffner, Sir Albert Bosanquet, Miss Grace Cadman, Miss Curteis and Mr Ken Asoaka, and Mr K Yonezawa, of the Japanese Embassy
Mr W W Grantham KC, and Mr K Yonezawa of the Japanese Embassy
The Japanese Embassy team includes many good players whose interest in the game is undiminished. They enjoyed a practice match at Balneath Manor this year before their great match at the County Hall, London. In Ceylon the game has been played for some years by college students and others, and a stoolball match at Hillwood College, Kandy, with teams in the picturesque native dress is shown in these pages.
In Mr Grantham's chat on stoolball given for the BBC a year or two ago he mentioned having played the game in Iceland, on the side of the railway in Siberia, in Finland, and in the Embassy Gardens at Tokyo. It is also played in France, Canada, Africa, Australia, and other countries.
Stoolball at Hillwood College, Kandy, Ceylon
The 1917 revival, as will be seen, has become worldwide, while the institution, in 1923, of the Stoolball Association for Great Britain, with annual conferences held at Lord's Pavilion, has placed the game on a sounder basis than it has ever enjoyed in its age-old history.
At the annual general meeting of the Stoolball Association for Great Britain, held at the County Hall on 7 May 1928, General Sir Henry MacKinnon presided. In the fourth annual report, presented on that occasion, it was stated that a modified form of the game had been introduced by the honourable secretary under the name of "stoolballette," for three or four players a-side, and this can easily be played in racquet courts, barns, etc.
By kind permission of their Majesties the King and Queen, the usual parties have been held in the gardens of Buckingham Palace by the Not Forgotten Association, and many of the ex-soldiers enjoyed the game.
The latest reference the honourable secretary has received about the ancient game is as follows:
"1525. Item quod Petrus Frankeleyn VId posuit iiiixx oves in le Stoballfield contra ordinacionem hujus curiae antea factam."
This is an interesting extract from the Rolls of the Court Baron of the Royal Manor of Kirklington, belonging to the Duchy of Lancaster, under the heading of Trepass, and is quoted in the Bodleian Quarterly Record, 15 November 1927. The honourable secretary (Mr W W Grantham) is always glad to receive old references to the game, as he has been asked to prepare a second and larger edition of 'Stoolball Illustrated and How to Play It'.
Although the general revival of stoolball, with its amended rules, dates from 1917, there can hardly have been any time in the Grantham family when the game was not played. Mr. Justice Grantham played cricket at 70 and stoolball until he was 76. Three generations of the family played in a match at Lewes in 1909, when eight pairs of "trousers" played against ten "petticoats," and it was on this occasion that Mr Ivor Grantham, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W W Grantham, played his first game, at the age of 12.
East Sussex Elementary Schools' Stoolball Challenge Banner. The centre panel is a representation of the game as played 200 years ago.
It is impossible to close these notes without a tribute to Mrs W W Grantham, who has supported her husband so nobly in his stoolball activities, and has not grudged the time devoted to the quest. In 1920 she worked the beautiful rich banner which is competed for annually by the teams of the East Sussex Elementary Schools Stoolball League. One knows she has encouraged her husband in wearing the smock, because she made, and smocked so beautifully, the garment in which he is seen at many of the matches.
The love of a simple country pastime, and the spirit of genial hospitality, have made new and happy chapters for the history of stoolball in Sussex. In 1917 people said of the revival that it was one of the few good things that came out of the war.
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Dates: 17 – 24 June 2020 Places available
Single Room Supplement: £100
Deposit: £150 per person
Price Includes: All meals, accommodation with private facilities (except 1st night), ground transport, services of the guides, holiday report & a donation to Butterfly Conservation
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Leader: Jason Mitchell
Group Size: Minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 guests plus 1-2 leaders.
Grade: Gentle pace. Ideally suited to photography
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Enjoy a truly relaxed wildlife holiday with minimal travelling and maximum time in the field
Rich birdlife, including Bee-eater nesting colonies, Hoopoe, Golden Oriole, Black Kite, Hen Harrier, up to 9 members of the heron family, Whiskered Tern & many more!
See a good number of the 97 species recorded in the area such as Camberwell Beauty, Large Chequered Skipper, Lesser Purple Emperor, Map, Woodland Brown, Large & Alcon Blue
Dragonflies! Almost 70 recorded in La Brenne
Plenty of flowers too. 36 orchid species recorded in the Park & we should see around 20 of those
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Relax and explore the wildlife rich surrounding of La Brenne Natural Regional Park at leisure this summer, with guide and local resident Jason Mitchell!
Jason Mitchell was born and raised in Devon where, from an early age he developed a passion for birds and other wildlife, especially dragonflies and butterflies. From his earliest volunteering experience on the Exe Estuary he dreamt of working in conservation and after returning to education in his mid-twenties, graduated from Plymouth University and started work for the RSPB as a warden on the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths. Since then he's worked on various conservation projects for local government and the Wildlife Trust. In 2010 Jason returned to the RSPB as Warden for the North Kent Marshes.
In June 2013, he moved to La Brenne in France with his wife and young family in pursuit of a new challenge. La Brenne was an obvious choice for Jason; his wife is French and having visited the Loire Valley over many years fell in love with the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes'. Now well established, he works as a tree surgeon in the winter months and a nature guide in the summer. Specialising in wildlife tours within France, he also leads across Europe, having done so since 2007.
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A laid back look at the abundant wildlife in La Brenne, with local guide Jason Mitchell.
Often called the Land of a Thousand Lakes, La Brenne Natural Regional Park (a status similar to a National Park in UK terms) is a hidden wildlife gem located in Central France just south of the Loire Valley. A mosaic of fish ponds, lakes, reedbeds, flower-rich meadows, heaths and broad-leaved forest set in a traditional farmland landscape makes for a uniquely diverse flora and fauna. Yet the Park is not vast, totalling 166,000 hectares and is roughly 30 by 40 miles across. As such, La Brenne can be explored without the need for long periods on the road and its well-maintained network of small, hedge-flanked roads give easy access across the Park.
Birds provide significant interest at any time of year but the spring and early summer are most productive. Members of the heron family are particularly well represented with nine species on offer during the summer; Little Bittern breed in small numbers, whereas Purple and Night Herons are common. Garganey and Red-crested Pochard are some of the more eye-catching ducks and other water birds include the Black-necked Grebe. The latter is one of La Brenne's most important species as it holds well over 10% of the French breeding population and in a good year 200 pairs of this stunning species nest here. Another important bird and one synonymous with the Park is the Whiskered Tern; La Brenne is nationally important for this elegant species with up to 1000 pairs nesting in colonies on floating water lilies. Birds of prey are well represented; Black Kite are particularly common, while Honey Buzzard, Short-toed Eagle, Hen and Montague's Harriers are not difficult to find. A number of farmland bird species once common in the UK are still regular breeders, Corn Bunting, Turtle Dove, Quail and Stone Curlew are all well distributed. Unlike in the UK, the Turtle Dove is still common and its soft purring song is a feature in any favourable habitat. The passerines hold some pleasant surprises too, dozens of warbler feature with Savi's, Melodious, Bonelli's and Great Reed Warbler some of the stand-out species. Although Wryneck, Red-backed Shrike, Black Redstart, Serin, Hoopoe, Golden Oriole, Nightingale and Cirl Bunting can all be found in the UK, in La Brenne they are widespread and common. Perhaps one of the region's most spectacular birds is the Bee-eater and no trip is complete without a visit to one of their river-bank, nesting colonies.
With large areas of traditionally managed farmland and forest with associated meadows, wetland and heath, butterflies should abound and indeed they do; an impressive 97 species have been recorded across La Brenne. For the visiting naturalist, some of the more exciting butterflies include Scarce Swallowtail, Camberwell Beauty, Lesser Purple Emperor, Southern White Admiral, Map, Pearly Heath, Large Chequered Skipper, Great Banded Grayling, Woodland Brown, Ilex Hairstreak, Sooty Copper, Large and Alcon Blues. Several Fritillary species occur: Knapweed, Glanville, Heath, Marsh, Weaver's, Meadow and Marbled can all be common by mid-summer. Species which occur in the UK in small numbers or as rarities are often frequent in La Brenne and include Berger's Clouded Yellow, Short-tailed Blue, Swallowtail and Black Hairstreak. During a typical week-long summer tour it's possible to notch up more than half the 'Brenne list'!
As you would imagine with so much wetland habitat available, dragonflies are common and almost 70 species have been recorded in La Brenne; to put this into context, the entire UK list stands at 42 resident species! In addition to many of those also found in the UK, several exciting non-British species are on the wing by early summer including the Orange Featherleg, Dainty Bluet, Blue-eye, Western Willow Spreadwing, Orange-spotted Emerald, White-tailed Skimmer, Scarlet Darter, Yellow and Western Clubtails and Small Pincertail.
For the botanist there's much interest too, particular where orchids are concerned with an impressive 36 different species growing within the Natural Regional Park. Naturally, not all are in flower at the same time but it's not uncommon to record 20 or more in a week during the height of the season.
This is a fantastic and very popular tour – we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment!
The following itinerary is not set in stone and may change in response to the weather forecast and prevailing conditions. La Brenne Natural Regional Park is approximately 30 by 40 miles and most planned visits are within a short drive of our hotel meaning we won't spend long periods travelling between sites. After breakfast, the day will commence at a leisurely pace around 9.00am. Following our morning visit and weather permitting, we will enjoy our picnic lunch under the sky. Fed and watered, we continue our quest to see La Brenne's unique wildlife before returning to our accommodation around 5.30pm, where you will have plenty of time to freshen up ahead of a sumptuous meal prepared by Bernard, our resident chef and host.
Day 1: Arrival & meet in Poitiers
We will meet at Poitiers airport during the afternoon. Once all together we will drive you to Mezieres-en-Brenne by minibus lasting around an hour and a half. After settling into your rooms, we will enjoy our first dinner together where we will discuss the week ahead.
Day 2: Grande Brenne
During our first day in the field we will visit a number of La Brenne's numerous small lakes (étangs). Many are protected for their rich wildlife communities; Black-necked Grebe, Garganey and Whiskered Tern all breed, the latter can be seen hawking for insects almost anywhere in the Park. During June, Great Reed, Melodious and Savi's Warblers will be in full song. An avian feature of La Brenne is the wide variety of breeding herons, nine species in total, including Little Bittern, Squacco and Purple Herons. From mid-summer onwards the lakes are alive with dragonflies; Southern Darter can be especially common but less familiar species like Southern Migrant Hawker and Willow Emerald Damselfly are likely to be encountered around lush vegetation bordering water-bodies. These same areas host an abundance of wild flowers including many species of orchid; close to 40 species can be seen over the spring and summer months.
Day 3: Lancosme Forest
A short drive towards the eastern boundary of the natural regional park find us exploring a large forested area which is noted for its rich butterfly assemblage. The forest is home to the Woodland Brown, a European Protected Species and one of France's (and possibly Europe's) rarest butterflies. Forest rides provide excellent habitat for butterflies and it is here where we may find both species of Purple Emperor (Greater and Lesser) and dragonflies like the Yellow-spotted Emerald which are often seen patrolling up and down. A number of small streams wind their way through the woodland and open stretches are home to both Beautiful and Banded Demoiselles and these are often joined by species absent from the UK, including the White-tailed Skimmer. The flora is notable too with several species of orchid growing along the woodland edge. Birds also feature, especially woodpeckers: Black, Middle-spotted and Lesser-spotted are often heard and occasionally seen and Golden Orioles are never far away.
Day 4: Suin Valley
Today we head south to a limestone area well known for its rich flora and this in turn makes for a diverse butterfly fauna. One of our targets will be the attractive Woodland Grayling, perhaps not well-named as we usually find it flying over the flower-rich grassland often in the company of showy Adonis Blues which can be common. Other exciting species regularly encountered include: Pearly Heath, Great Banded Grayling and Weaver's Fritillary. Birds are never far away and several raptors breed locally; we may be lucky enough to catch view of the charismatic Honey Buzzard or the dashing Hobby. Dragonflies use the area to feed-up before returning to the wetlands to breed and the unusual Small Pincertail can be seen basking on bare ground as can reptiles, like the striking Western Green Lizard. After lunch we spend the afternoon visiting a goat farm where the owner, a passionate butterfly enthusiast, manages much of the land with butterflies in mind. Here we have another chance of seeing the rare Woodland Brown along with such beauties as the Large Blue, Marbled Fritillary and Map butterfly. An interesting range of wildflowers includes Fragrant Orchid and Müllers Helleborine.
Day 5: Creuse Valley
The river Creuse cuts its way through limestone and over millennia has formed impressive chalk cliffs along its shores. This has made for a unique microclimate rich in flowers. Most eye catching are the orchids and several species are to be found, including Greater Butterfly, Bee, and Lizard. Dragonflies associated with running water are present here; species of Emerald Dragonfly can be found along with the enigmatic Western Spectre, a species known for its unusual habit of flying in deep shade. Grey Wagtails are common and Kingfisher are often seen as they zip past, piping noisily and the frequent river-side poplar plantations are enlivened by the songs of Golden Orioles. The day will be topped by a visit to a river-bank colony of Bee-eaters, arguably Europe's most exciting and colourful bird species.
Day 6: Brenne bocage
Today we head out in search of birds and other wildlife associated with arable, pasture and meadows. Cirl Bunting and Stone Curlew are sought after species in the UK but in La Brenne both remain quite common. Another exciting bird likely to be encountered is the Montagu's Harrier which quarter the fields in search of prey; along with Hen and Marsh Harriers the three have been known to use the same hunting areas. Hedgerows are a good habitat for a number of passerines; both Red-backed Shrike and Melodious Warbler are common and Quail is frequently heard giving its characteristic "wet-my-lips" song from deep cover within arable fields. Much of Europe, particularly the UK, have lost many once-common farmland species like the Turtle Dove, Corn Bunting and Woodlark but all three are still easily found in La Brenne.
Day 7: Brenne re-visited
For our final full day in La Brenne we leave things a little more open-ended and our visits will likely see us return to some of our favourite sites from earlier in the week, perhaps in an effort to catch up with a species or two that escaped us the first time around. No doubt we will also visit some new areas in the heart of La Brenne which has so much to offer like the heron colony at Bellebouche where we'll enjoy the sights and sounds of nestling herons and egrets clambering around in the willow trees while eagerly awaiting their next meal. Our pace is always leisurely but today especially so and this should leave time to enjoy an extra coffee or ice-cream somewhere!
A leisurely departure from our hotel will see us arrive in Poitiers where we will start the next leg of our journey back to the UK.
Sandra & Tony F, 2018…We had a fabulous time, the best so far. Jason is an amazing guide and a really nice chap. Time to plan the next one!
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Side By Side project takes flight at Ballymac Centre Launch
Links between Poland and Northern Ireland have been celebrated at a special event today (Saturday, August 20) in east Belfast.
Side by Side, a project revealing these links, particularly during World War Two, received support from the Housing Executive.
The project was launched as part of the official opening of the Ballymac Friendship Centre on the Lower Newtownards Road.
Poland's Honorary Consul for Northern Ireland, Jerome Mullen, was in attendance and gave wings to the Side By Side Project with Jennifer Hawthorne, Head of Communities at the Housing Executive.
Organiser Maciek Bator explained; "During World War Two, men from Northern Ireland and Poland fought side-by-side to defeat the Nazis, particularly as part of their respective air forces.
"15 airmen from Poland lie in quiet graveyards around Northern Ireland and their resting places have always been treated with respect.
"Projects like this help illuminate this shared history – to bring it to life and showcase these links to the wider community as a way of educating everyone about the past and creating new partnerships for the future."
As part of the launch of the Side By Side Project, the Ulster Aviation Society brought along a replica Spitfire and tours of the aircraft took place throughout the day.
Polish dancers provided a spirited display and London-based singer songwriter Katy Car, who is of Polish extraction, provided a wonderful musical backdrop for the occasion, along with the Shankill Road Defenders Flute Band.
The Ballymac Centre itself has been revamped with help from the Urban Villages Initiative and the Department for Communities, Northern Ireland.
Roz Small, from the Ballymac Friendship Trust said; "We were delighted to have the Side By Side Project here place today as part of the launch of our centre.
"It was incredible to see so many people here, particularly from local families.
"It's the end of an exciting week for the centre as we had a range of events taking place – thanks to everyone for getting involved!"
Jennifer Hawthorne from the Housing Executive said; "Initiatives like this go a long way to producing more cohesive communities across Northern Ireland as it gives us a chance to reflect on what we think are new communities here.
"Often, well established links already exist and it's up to all of us to embrace the ties that bind us as we build stronger communities."
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One of the most important books to Hatha yoga be considered correct.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the most authoritative and useful book for the yoga practitioner.
Approximately 3,000 years ago, Patanjali as "father" of yoga she converted to the Eightfold Path. Among these eight steps is what to do in life. Yoga means connection, everything is in communication, therefore, is substantially to name all under yoga. Yoga has versatile parts that we gecatoriseerd below. Have fun and joy with the quest of the inner path.
The original three main forms are Bhakti Yoga , Jnana Yoga and Karma Yoga. Bhakti yoga focuses on surrender to the divine, the universal, unconditional love without any conditions. Jnana yoga mostly sees the importance of acquiring knowledge and the path of wisdom. To practice yoga is often the yoga mat and other instrumentalities.
Patanjali Approximately 3,000 years ago, Patanjali as "father" of yoga she converted to the Eightfold Path. Among these eight steps is what to do in life. Yoga means connection, everything is connected, therefore, is almost appoint all under yoga. Yoga has versatile parts that we gecatoriseerd below. Have fun and joy with the quest of the inner path. Bhakti - Jnana Yoga and Karma The original three main forms are bhakti-yoga, jnana-yoga and Karma yoga. Bhakti yoga focuses on surrender to the divine, the universal, unconditional love without any conditions. Jnana yoga especially recognizes the importance of gaining knowledge and the path of wisdom. To practice yoga is often the yoga mat and used other tools.
Yoga teaches us to bring body and mind into balance.


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Category Archives: basketball
Monday March Madness
The Final 4 is set, and the cast is strong.
UConn faces Michigan State and Villanova will go up against UNC in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament. This is a solid crew and any of these four teams could win it all.
As for my brackets, they're done. If Villanova beats Michigan State in the championship game, I could still win it all based on my current points lead. Even though neither of my choices for the championship made the final 4, and only 1 of my 4 selections (UNC) even advanced to the Final Four, I built a big enough lead in the early rounds to have a shot at outlasting the other 49 contestants. Since the league was made of mostly southern homers, the majority of competitors selected North Carolina, Duke, or Louisville to win it all. Nobody picked Villanova and very few people even picked Michigan State to make the Final Four.
Filed under basketball, NCAA Tournament, sports
Tourney Brackets
Memphis let me down with a loss to Missouri. Other than that, the rest of my Elite Eight teams in place. Unfortunately, I also picked Memphis to make the Final Four. I'm counting on Pitt to beat Louisville. If Pitt beats Louisville, I'll win my bracket challenge against about 40 opponents. Even losing one of my Final Four choices, I am still having my best bracket picks so far. I know everyone is just thrilled.
Taxing Thoughts
-Yesterday, Marcela and I filed our taxes.
-After dropping about $200 on tax preparation, I believe we will go ahead and purchase Turbo Tax.
-Tax time is stressful, especially when you have not completely prepared everything.
-It's also stressful when you owe money. We owed.
-I enjoyed reading Ritz's review of TSP's Anthems for a Broken World.
-One week and three days from now, Marcela and I will be sailing across the Caribbean, making stops in Cozumel, Grand Caymen, and Ocho Rios Jamaica.
-Dunns River Falls will be one of our excursions.
-We will also do some snorkeling with stingrays in Grand Caymen, and maybe some snorkeling on the reefs in Cozumel.
-The NCAA Tournament is about to start up the round of 16 and then 8, and as of now I am sitting nicely at 40-8 in my picks.
-This is my best start ever, but I know things can change fast.
-D Wade barely missed a 3 at the buzzer that would have won the game for Miami. In the last couple minutes, Miami out scored Indiana 8-0 and ended up losing by 2.
-Jeopardy is fun to watch. This week was their annual Tournament of Champions where first prize is $250,000.
-This was the youngest group of contestants ever on the JTOC.
-Yes, I also watched some Dancing With the Stars this week. I want David Allen Greer to win it all. He's one of my favorite all time comedians.
-The outage is in full swing. After two weeks, the work schedule is almost 60 hours behind.
-That means a possible extended outage and overtime.
-I am working OT today, and I'm loving it.
-I don't love missing Sunday morning at Life Pointe Church.
-President Obama seems to be completely lost, and just throwing money at everything that moves while claiming to be for fiscal responsibility. Excuse me? Fiscal responsibility is not paying off large corporations and calling for regulation. Who's regulating him?
-I think my crock pot is wearing out on me. I made a pot roast with potatoes and carrots that took over an hour longer than normal.
-I'm interested in seeing Slumdog Millionaire, but I haven't decided whether to wait for the DVD or go see it at the theater.
Filed under basketball, Blogging, food, life pointe, money, movies, music, NCAA Tournament, politics, religion, snorkeling, sports, vacation, work
Monday Armchair Baller
This has been my best start for bracket picks in an NCAA tourney. I know things can change very quickly, especially if any of your final 4 teams lose in the sweet 16. Here's a quick rundown so far…
I'm 40-8 in picks so far with 15 of the Sweet 16 teams still in the hunt. All 8 Elite 8 teams are still in the hunt. Wake Forest has been my worst choice; I had them losing in the sweet 16 but they decided to get whooped in the first round. Pittsburgh (my choice for champ) and Louisville (my runner up) mustered just enough to win their games against big underdogs. I am concerned about those picks now. I'm a perfect 12 of 12 in the west, 11 for 12 in both the East and South, but a sorry 6 for 12 in the upset filled midwest.
If I could change some picks, I might swap Pitt for UNC in the championship. UNC just might bring home yet another title this year.
By this time last year, I had multiple posts on the NCAA tournament. The main reason was that the Miami Hurricanes were involved. In any case, this year I am having my best Bracket selection ever. So far I am 37-8 with 15 of 16 Sweet 16 teams in it. Wake Forest busted my Midwest bracket with a first round loss. Missouri, Mich St, and Louisville are all in trouble right now, so my brackets are on the verge of falling apart like a $2.00 watch.
If they find a way to come out with wins, I am sitting pretty. Louisville particularly needs to win considering I have selected them to play Pitt in the championship. Siena is really putting it on them right now.
Filed under basketball, Miami Hurricanes, NCAA Tournament, sports
Tagged as basketball, College Basketball, NCAA, tournament, tourney
-The old man known as 2008 has breathed his last breath and the little baby 2009 has been born. Little 2009 is in diapers, yet it is projected to be a monster. We shall see.
-Pet Peeve: It's "Happy New Year" or "Happy New Year's Day", not "Happy New Years". There is only one New Year at a time.
-The Miami Heat beat the Cleveland Cavs to make it two wins over the two best teams in each conference (Lakers were the other) over the last couple of weeks. They have already surpassed last year's win total. That's two Miami sports franchises turning it around from dismal records last season.
-With my work day starting as early as it does, I knew I had to go to sleep early. I tried, but every time I started to drift to sleep, someone shot a fire cracker and Max barked.
-Last night was going to be my first night in my memory in which I missed seeing in the New Year. Due to my little buddy Max, I ended up going to sleep at 12:30 AM. I did get to kiss Marcela at midnight, though.
-I finally beat Marcela in bowling on the Wii. She nearly came back to beat me, but she came up 5 pins short after I built a huge lead.
-Marcela stayed up until about 11:30 cooking her "chilis rellenos". I ate the first one, it was most excellent!
-My sis-in-law is going camping this weekend. So I broke out my tent and some camping gear. It's been about 3 years since I used it. While doing an inventory of the tent parts, Vivi discovered a gecko egg with a baby gecko inside. By "discovered" I mean she accidentally crushed it. NASTY!
-Go Dolphins! I am still in shock that they have made the playoffs and won 11 games.
-Marcela's new camera I gave her for Christmas has been great. Yesterday we went to the Everglades and she took some wonderful pictures. I will be sure to load them on flckr and post the link. In the mean time, check out my twitter account to see some of the pics I have uploaded.
Filed under animals, basketball, Blogging, family, food, football, games, Miami Dolphins, NBA, NFL, photography, sports, thoughts, Wii, work
Saturday Top 5: USA Moments in Olympic History
In honor of the closing of the Olympic experience in Beijing, this week's Top 5 will include the 5 greatest US Olympic moments in the history of the Summer games.
1992 Dream Team 1992 Barcelona, Spain – The greatest compilation of talent in the history of basketball was on showcase for the world in the Summer games of 1992. The domination was unmatched in Olympic history, and may never be matched again by any sport or in any discipline. The roster: Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, Clyde Drexler, Patrick Ewing, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Christian Laettner, Karl Malone, Chris Mullin, Scottie Pippen, David Robinson, and John Stockton.
5. Michael Johnson 1996 Atlanta, GA, USA – Johnson was one of the most dominant sprinters in Olympic history. His running style, according to many experts, was reminiscent of the great Jesse Owens. When he showed up for the 200 meter sprint, he was wearing gold Nike's. It was electrifying. His record of 19.32 in the 200 meter stood until the Bolt broke that this by .02.
4. Bob Beamon 1968 Mexico City, Mexico – With words it's difficult to overhype Beamon's accomplishments in the 1968 games in Mexico City. Having failed to even qualify a jump, his third attempt would either make or break his Olympic event. What happened next inspired a book, "The Perfect Jump". Because of approach problems, he slowed down his approach so he could make a jump that would not disqualify him. He hit the board on the nose and when he landed, history was made. His long jump record held for 23 years. The jump was so long, the official measuring device was not long enough to measure it. After the event, when the distance was announced, Beamon collapsed with his face in his hand, and had to be helped off the field.
3b. Mark Spitz 1972 Munich Germiny – It was 1972 in Munich and the mustache was very popular. Spitz dominated the field winning 7 gold medals in swimming only competing in 7 events. With preliminary races included, Spitz raced 13 races in that fortnight. More amazingly, he set 7 world records.
3a. Michael Phelps 2008 Beijing China – He did what nobody thought was possible. In 8 swimming events, he won 8 gold medals. Fell a fraction short of 8 world records, winning 7. He also needed a little help from Jason Lezak in the 4×100 in one of the most unlikely come-from-behind victories in Olympic history. He also won his 200 M Butterfly by .01 seconds, about the length of a fingernail. Phelps, by medals, is now the greatest Olympian in history, and he is not done. At 23, he is in his prime and has stated he will compete in London 2012.
2. Carl Lewis 1984 Los Angeles, CA and 1996 Atlanta, GA, USA – When people think about Lewis, many times it is the 1984 Olympics that set him apart. Arguably, this was one of the greatest moments in Olympic history, having doubled in the 100 and 200 meter sprints. But it wasn't 1984 which stands out to me. For me, it was the 1996 Atlanta games in which an aging Lewis who almost did not qualify for the team was not even in medal position after the first two jumps nailed his third jump to win gold. It was an electric moment and it seemed that absolutely nobody expected it to happen.
1. Jesse Owens 1936 Berlin, Germany. No comments needed.
Filed under basketball, games, NBA, Olympics, politics, sports, top 5, world events
Tagged as Carl Lewis, Dream Team, games, history, Hitler, Jesse Owens, Mark Spitz, Michael Johnson, Michael Phelps, Olympics, Summer


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// scalastyle:off println
package org.apache.spark.examples.ml

import java.io.File

import com.google.common.io.Files
import scopt.OptionParser

import org.apache.spark.{SparkConf, SparkContext}
import org.apache.spark.examples.mllib.AbstractParams
import org.apache.spark.mllib.linalg.Vector
import org.apache.spark.mllib.stat.MultivariateOnlineSummarizer
import org.apache.spark.sql.{DataFrame, Row, SQLContext}

/**
 * An example of how to use [[org.apache.spark.sql.DataFrame]] for ML. Run with
 * {{{
 * ./bin/run-example ml.DataFrameExample [options]
 * }}}
 * If you use it as a template to create your own app, please use `spark-submit` to submit your app.
 */
object DataFrameExample {

  case class Params(input: String = "data/mllib/sample_libsvm_data.txt")
    extends AbstractParams[Params]

  def main(args: Array[String]) {
    val defaultParams = Params()

    val parser = new OptionParser[Params]("DataFrameExample") {
      head("DataFrameExample: an example app using DataFrame for ML.")
      opt[String]("input")
        .text(s"input path to dataframe")
        .action((x, c) => c.copy(input = x))
      checkConfig { params =>
        success
      }
    }

    parser.parse(args, defaultParams).map { params =>
      run(params)
    }.getOrElse {
      sys.exit(1)
    }
  }

  def run(params: Params) {

    val conf = new SparkConf().setAppName(s"DataFrameExample with $params")
    val sc = new SparkContext(conf)
    val sqlContext = new SQLContext(sc)

    // Load input data
    println(s"Loading LIBSVM file with UDT from ${params.input}.")
    val df: DataFrame = sqlContext.read.format("libsvm").load(params.input).cache()
    println("Schema from LIBSVM:")
    df.printSchema()
    println(s"Loaded training data as a DataFrame with ${df.count()} records.")

    // Show statistical summary of labels.
    val labelSummary = df.describe("label")
    labelSummary.show()

    // Convert features column to an RDD of vectors.
    val features = df.select("features").map { case Row(v: Vector) => v }
    val featureSummary = features.aggregate(new MultivariateOnlineSummarizer())(
      (summary, feat) => summary.add(feat),
      (sum1, sum2) => sum1.merge(sum2))
    println(s"Selected features column with average values:\n ${featureSummary.mean.toString}")

    // Save the records in a parquet file.
    val tmpDir = Files.createTempDir()
    tmpDir.deleteOnExit()
    val outputDir = new File(tmpDir, "dataframe").toString
    println(s"Saving to $outputDir as Parquet file.")
    df.write.parquet(outputDir)

    // Load the records back.
    println(s"Loading Parquet file with UDT from $outputDir.")
    val newDF = sqlContext.read.parquet(outputDir)
    println(s"Schema from Parquet:")
    newDF.printSchema()

    sc.stop()
  }
}
// scalastyle:on println

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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Farmers are Trying to Breed Gluten-Free Wheat
Categories: Coeliac Disease/Health and Wellbeing/
As ever more people are choosing to cut down on or cut out gluten from their diets, and society in general is becoming more aware of the needs of those with coeliac disease or other gluten intolerances, the Kansas Wheat Commission are funding research which will try to develop a strain of wheat which is itself free from gluten.
Gluten and Coeliac Disease
Gluten is a substance made of a combination of complex proteins, which is contained in wheat, rye and barley, and gives dough its elasticity, and some of its flavour. Though many people are choosing to abstain from gluten because they consider it healthier, it is those who suffer from coeliac disease who are most averse to it. You can read our full guide to coeliac disease here, but in short, it is an autoimmune disorder whereby even the smallest amount of gluten can damage the small intestine, causing serious damage and distress in the process. Some people also suffer from a problem known as non-coeliac gluten sensitivity.
Coeliac disease is believed to affect about 1% of the population, and is four to five times more common now than it was fifty years ago. It is also most common in people aged 40 and above. Since the only known treatment for coeliac disease is total abstention from foods containing gluten, it's understandable that farmers and those with the disease might both be interested in the results of this research.
However, Chris Miller, lead researcher for the project and senior director of research for Kansas cereal-product company Engrain, claims this research is not primarily about increasing sales or profits. "If you know you are producing a crop that is not tolerated well by people, then it's the right thing to do."
Developing a Gluten-Free Wheat
The research, which is set to cost $200,000 for the first two years, is meant to identify what it is in wheat's DNA which triggers a reaction from people with coeliac disease. Still in the early stages, researchers at the Wheat Innovation Center in Manhattan, Kansas, are extracting proteins from seeds of different varieties of wheat, and intend to combine these proteins with human antibodies to test for reactions.
Miller also plans to investigate wild relatives of wheat and older varieties alongside modern breeds, in order to find a variety that is already comparatively low in gluten and doesn't cause such negative reactions in coeliac sufferers. In this way, he hopes to be able to create a gluten-free wheat using traditional breeding methods.
Reactions and Criticisms
However, there is some scepticism about the likelihood of this research to produce effective results. Armin Alaedini, assistant professor of sciences at Columbia University and a researcher at their Celiac Disease Center, says the methodology might be "too simplistic an approach." He worries that the results may not go far enough, producing a wheat which is less toxic than previous varieties, but still not actually safe for coeliac sufferers to eat.
He also worries that removing the gluten might also remove those properties which differentiate wheat-based baked goods from their gluten-free alternatives: "After all this effort, this product that is coming out … is unlikely to be superior in terms of nutritional value or baking properties and taste to the gluten-free products that are already on the market."
However, Marilyn Geller, CEO of California's Celiac Disease Foundation, is more encouraged. "I am certain that there are a large number of people with celiac disease who (like) the idea of being able to eat actual wheat, with the properties of wheat that make the bread nice and fluffy."
So it is yet to be known whether or not Miller will succeed in making a wheat which has all the positive properties of gluten-containing wheat, with none of the gluten, or if this is an unachievable goal, but for those who can't eat gluten, it might well be worth keeping an eye on this one.
How to Prepare a Gluten-Free Dinner for a Friend with Coeliac Disease
Things to Check When Avoiding Gluten Using natural ingredients like those given above means you can be sure there is no gluten in them. But in cooking most meals you'll be adding small amounts of…
Gluten-Free Foods to Get You Through the Day
Being diagnosed as coeliac or gluten intolerant can at first be like having the gastronomic rug pulled from beneath your feet. It's a strange experience to suddenly be confronted with the dilemma of what to…


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package test_helpers_test

import (
	. "github.com/onsi/ginkgo"
	. "github.com/onsi/gomega"
	"github.com/onsi/gomega/gbytes"

	"github.com/cloudfoundry-incubator/ltc/test_helpers"
)

var _ = Describe("RegexSafeSay", func() {
	var outputBuffer *gbytes.Buffer

	BeforeEach(func() {
		outputBuffer = gbytes.NewBuffer()
	})

	Describe("Say", func() {
		BeforeEach(func() {
			outputBuffer.Write([]byte(`match this \|?-^$.(){}`))
		})
		It("matches with regex-escaped characters", func() {
			Expect(outputBuffer).To(test_helpers.Say(`match this \|?-^$.(){}`))
		})
		It("negated match", func() {
			Expect(outputBuffer).NotTo(test_helpers.Say("match that"))
		})
		Context("when format string is passed with arguments", func() {
			It("matches with regex-escaped characters", func() {
				Expect(outputBuffer).To(test_helpers.Say(`match %s \|?-^$.(){}`, "this"))
			})
		})
	})

	Describe("SayLine", func() {
		BeforeEach(func() {
			outputBuffer.Write([]byte(`match this \|?-^$.(){}` + "\n"))
		})
		It("matches with regex-escaped characters", func() {
			Expect(outputBuffer).To(test_helpers.SayLine(`match this \|?-^$.(){}`))
		})
		It("negated match", func() {
			Expect(outputBuffer).NotTo(test_helpers.SayLine("match that"))
		})
		Context("when format string is passed with arguments", func() {
			It("matches with regex-escaped characters", func() {
				Expect(outputBuffer).To(test_helpers.SayLine(`match %s \|?-^$.(){}`, "this"))
			})
		})
	})

	Describe("SayIncorrectUsage", func() {
		It("matches", func() {
			outputBuffer.Write([]byte("Incorrect Usage"))
			Expect(outputBuffer).To(test_helpers.SayIncorrectUsage())
		})
		It("negated match", func() {
			outputBuffer.Write([]byte("say that"))
			Expect(outputBuffer).NotTo(test_helpers.SayIncorrectUsage())
		})
	})

	Describe("SayNewLine", func() {
		It("matches a newline character", func() {
			outputBuffer.Write([]byte("\n"))
			Expect(outputBuffer).To(test_helpers.SayNewLine())
		})
		It("negated match", func() {
			outputBuffer.Write([]byte("say that"))
			Expect(outputBuffer).NotTo(test_helpers.SayNewLine())
		})
	})
})