Wordsworth called Lakeland 'The loveliest spot that man hath ever found', and few who have seen it would disagree. The heart of the Lake District National Park has a grandeur all of its own - in its massive crags and ridges, in towering fells and deep green valleys, in its labyrinth of lakes and rivers, and the glinting waters of meres and tarns.
This is probably our favorite place to vacation, the Lake District in the UK. We go here most summers to visit friends, that we met here in St. Petersburg one year when they were on vacation. We stay on Walney Island, which is just outside a small town called Barrow-in-Furness. The Lakes are about 45 minute car ride from where we stay. Although considered a tourist area, the scenery is majestic and serene. There are many lakes throughout the area, all of them except one are referred to as Tarns and Waters. It has to be one of the most beautiful areas in all of England, sheep grazing on the hillsides, and small villages dotted all through the lakes. Lot's of Bed and Breakfast farm houses to stay at and of course, lot's of pubs along the way. (most of which we have stopped at for a pint!) Phil loves English beer, so he has to get his fair share during the short two weeks that we are there! This photo above is of the Bridgehouse in the village of Ambleside. It dates back from the 17th century and is now owned by the National trust. It use to house a family of eight, which I can't imagine, it's two rooms, each no bigger than an average walk in closet!
If you want to venture out a bit, Scotland is about a two hour drive from the lake district, well worth taking some time to see the town of Edinbrough. The castle is breathtaking sitting up high right in the middle of the town. One of the most famous castles in the world, whose battlements overlook the Esplanade where the floodlit Military Tattoo is staged each year, late August to early September. The castle stands on a rock which has been a fortress from time immemorial. The oldest part of the buildings which make up the castle is the 12th Century chapel dedicated to St Margaret. In addition to the great Hall built by James IV with fine timbered roof, and the Old Palace, which houses the regalia of Scotland and the military Museum, the castle also holds the Scottish National War Memorial, opened in 1927. The Castle is maintained by Historic Scotland.
We seem to find the people more friendly in the north of England, and the prices of food and going out generally lower than down south. The pace of life is slower and more what we enjoy, perhaps that is why we love this place so much!


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Issue: August 23, 2012
Four regent posts up for election in November
The six-year terms of three of the regents elected Nov. 6 will begin in January. The winner of the fourth race, representing the state's 7th Congressional...
Five questions for Lori James
Memory is attached to language, which is the focus of her research. James is an associate professor and director of undergraduate training at the University of...
Analysis of election factors points to Romney win, CU study says
"For the last eight presidential elections, this model has correctly predicted the winner," said CU Denver's Michael Berry.
Louise Vale named CU-Boulder vice chancellor for administration
The position, which reports to Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer Kelly Fox, supervises a division of almost 700 employees and oversees an...
TTO's Allen departing after decade at helm
As leader of the CU Technology Transfer Office, he is responsible for intellectual property and technology licensing matters across the CU campuses.
Pro racers warm up route for scholarship ride
Two weeks after professional cyclists race through Boulder and up Boulder Canyon, some riders in the 10th Annual Buffalo Bicycle Classic will follow much of...
Evolutionary increase in size of the human brain explained
Researchers have found what they believe is the key to understanding why the human brain is larger and more complex than that of other animals. The human brain...
CU-Boulder planetarium upgrading to giant-screen theater
If you're a planetarium junkie in the Boulder area, your experience is about to get a major upgrade. The astrophysical and planetary sciences department, home...
UCCS selected for prestigious program to build ties with universities in India
The Institute of International Education in New York, N.Y., recently selected the University of Colorado Colorado Springs to participate in a program designed...
New students encouraged to get involved, expand horizons
Incoming freshmen at the University of Colorado Denver heard a message loud and clear at Friday's high-spirited convocation: Get connected to your university...
Open auditions for fall theater productions at CU Denver begin Monday
The CU Denver Department of Theater, Film and Video Production has announced its open auditions for all CU Denver students, faculty and staff, set for Monday...
Marks chosen Denver Business Journal outstanding woman in business
Verner named UCCS sports information director
Schrier honored by American Heart Association
Bernard facilitates NAS Mountain West Summer Institute
Kerrane leads exhibit at Denver gallery
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United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support Atul Khare meets President of the Global Peacebuilding Association of Japan Sukehiro Hasegawa. (07/06/2019)
Mr. Atul Khare is the Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support and the Head of the Department of Operational Support (DOS).
On 7 January 2015, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced the appointment of Atul Khare of India as the Under-Secretary-General for Field Support and the Head of the Department of Field Support. Mr. Khare brought to the position strategic management and innovative reform expertise in both headquarters and field perspective. Mr. Khare has had a long career with the United Nations and held senior positions in both UN Headquarters and the field. He was Assistant Secretary-General leading the Change Management Team (2011-2012) and Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations and Deputy Head of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations in New York (2010-2011).
He was previously Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste and Head of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) at the level of Under-Secretary-General (2006-2009), working earlier as Chief of Staff and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General with the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET).
Former Director of The Nehru Centre and Minister (Culture), High Commission of India in London (2005-2006), Mr. Khare served during his tenure with the Indian Foreign Service in its diplomatic missions in France, Mauritius, Senegal, Thailand and the United Kingdom, as well as the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New York.
Mr. Khare holds bachelor's degrees in medicine and surgery from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, as well as master's degrees in business administration and leadership from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
Born in India in 1959, he is married.
(Reported by Masakuni Tanimoto)
← GPAJ President Sukehiro Hasegawa exchanges views and understandings about the role of UN staff and their career development in the United Nations at a gathering organized by the Japanese UN Staff Association in NY. (07/06/2019)
United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, received Global Peacebuilding Association President Sukehiro Hasegawa and Secretary-General Masakuni Tanimoto. (07/06/2019) →


To know is to love. To love, is to know.
In the process of our journey here on earth, we meet strangers.
In the process of the journey on earth, we learn to know the strangers in us.
In the process of the journey on earth, we learn to know the strangers around us.
We start with apparences and guesses and likenesses.
Catching shadows, reading signs, watching out, trusting, keeping up and failing to keep up.
We start with words and silences and misunderstandings and direct meanings.
Blushes, stumlbings and getting straight, blunders and knowing exactly what to do, and often not getting it right.
We start from a distance.
We move in the Eliotan formal pattern of advances and retreats.
Till that moment in time, when my retreat is you advancing, and your change of pace causes a change in me.
We move to the slow beat of our hearts and our brain that are often at odds with each other.
Till that time when they start off in unison, then we know our selves.
We reach an agreement with other strangers: of admittable distances and speed, of the polite and impolite, of noise and of silence. We journey together.
And yet – we belong not here, not to ourselves, not to each other.
We are given. Like lessons, to learn by heart, from heart, with heart.
Our journey is personal. Strange, even to the strangers.
We learn each other, and walk by, and share.
Food, skin, life; thoughts, dreams, expectations.
And only the parting shows the value of the journey.
We are gifts, given for a time. A time of journey, a period of mutual appreciation.
Of knowledge. Of… ultimately, love.


Regrettably, some of our classmates have passed. Their names are listed on the Classmates page and are followed by two (**) beside their names. We shall miss them greatly and plan to honor each one at our reunion.
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Well this whole season iv noticed that my slt750 runs great on the top end, but if i let it idel.It will vibrate like hell. The when i grab the throttle it sounds like its loaded up. An then clears out a couple seconds later an runs great! I tuned the low end till my finger tips turned purple. Im thinking the needle an seat arent closing an its staying open? I go back to school early august so its pointless for a carb rebuild now becuase both skis are at a marina an im working full time. Im just gonna yankem off at the end of the season an rebuild them over the thanksgiving break. In the mean time does anyone have an needle an seat or does it come withe the carb rebuild kits?? Im gonna buy the stuff now for later.
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I dont think they come in a rebuild kit.
I ofund the needle an seat at parker yamaha for 14 bucks. SBT has a rebuild kit with the needle an seat. But it seems sketchy. Btw what gram spring is needed. My motor is all stock too btw.
750 has pop off of 10-18 psi. So a 2.0 needle/seat and the shiny silver spring (included in Mikuni carb kits) gives you a 18 psi. FYI: you can pull the carbs and rebuild them in 2 hours if you're moving slow.
Pipe is in the way! howtune the carbs on a GPR?


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Delivering kindness
31 Mar Delivering kindness in Hope, BC
Posted at 07:54h in English Version	by	josephc
During the past year, there is one thing people have been craving more than food.
"And that's kindness," says Dianne MacDonnell, Program Coordinator at the Hope Food Bank in British Columbia. "Right now so many people are struggling due to the pandemic—some more than others. In fact, we've had a significant number of new faces show up at our doors, which is a difficult thing to see. Especially when you consider that food insecurity and mental health go hand in hand."
According to Dianne, that's where showing empathy and exercising a bit of patience can make a real difference in someone's life.
"Never underestimate the power of kindness," continues Dianne. "This reminds me of a family of four that live fairly close to our food bank, but were nervous about going out because of COVID. So, they signed up to receive weekly hamper deliveries. But then one day the mother of the family decided to drop in to see what other types of foods we had (that perhaps weren't being included in the deliveries)."
That's when the mother was blown away by a few surprises that Dianne had in store for her.
"Since we receive a lot of recovered food from our local grocery stores, the mother was super excited to see the amount of quality produce I was able to put in her hamper," recalls Dianne. "In addition to the produce, I also had a bunch of grocery gift cards on hand, so I gave her one for each member of the family. When I handed them over, I'll never forget her reaction. She started shaking and said, 'for real, for real, I honestly get this?' And then the tears started streaming down her face, which made me cry. It was a very emotional moment and I was just so happy to be in a position to do that for her."
The funds to purchase those grocery gift cards, along with a ton of food, came courtesy of Food Banks Canada.
"When COVID hit, we were like a deer in headlights," explains Dianne. "However, Food Banks Canada fortunately had some grant opportunities, which we were able to access quite quickly. Being small, we don't have a lot of money, so the funds we received from those grants were a definite godsend—to us and to every single person in our community that relies on the Hope Food Bank."
The Hope Food Bank currently has 675 registered households that access the food bank and they serve 300 every month—the largest of which consisting of 13 family members.
© Copyright 2021 Food Banks Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Hansestadt Danzig var en bil- och passagerarfärja som byggdes 1926 för de tyska rederiet Norddeutscher Lloyd. Hon använde för trafik på södra Östersjön mellan egentliga Tyskland och tyska Ostpreussen. Hon var systerfartyg till Preussen.

Fartyget hade en kapacitet för mellan 1158 och 2061 passagerare beroende på fartområde.

Vid andra världskrigets utbrott kallades hon in för tjänstgöring i Kriegsmarine och ombyggdes till hjälpminfartyg. Som sådant deltog hon i utläggningen av minfält i Nordsjön och Östersjön. Vid den tyska invasionen av Danmark den 9 april 1940 användes fartyget för transport av trupp till Köpenhamn.

Den 9 juli 1941 ingick fartyget i en tysk konvoj som gick in i en svensk minering på svenskt territorialvatten utanför Östby på södra Öland och sänktes. Vraket bärgades och skrotades 1952.

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In February 1963 the average high temperature in San Antonio, TX was 67.1°F, and this was 1.0°F cooler than the average of 68.1°F. The hottest day in February 1963 was 1 February when the temperature reached 84.9°F. Overnight the average temperature in February is 43.8°F and in 1963 the average overnight temperature was 3.2°F cooler at 40.6°F.
In February the average monthly rainfall in San Antonio, TX is 1.32 inches with rain usually falling on 10 days. In February 1963 there was a total of 0.00 inches of rain, that fell on 5 days.


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EUI-64 address are basically 8 octets.  From what I can gather they should not be considered an integer as such, though obviously you can make a 64 bit integer out of them.  It seems obvious then to use a bigint, though they are "signed" unfortunately so that makes it a bit messy.
I could use numeric(8), but there are no built in conversions to represent to hex (though I could write one).
I could use a char(16), but that seems wasteful.
All of these options are usable but each seems a bit messy.  I'm just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this or a way I haven't thought of.  I am currently using bigint, which is working fine as so far.  It allows me to use "to_hex" to represent the address, but I can foresee problems unless I handle the sign-ness properly.
Thanks.

A: I would write my own data type for it, using the code for macaddr as a template.

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The faithful Shia Muslims, dressed in black, have converged on the streets and in mosques in all cities and towns to listen to elegies in commemoration of Ashura, the 10th day of the lunar month of Muharram, which fell on Thursday in Iran, presstv.ir reported.
Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and 72 of his companions were martyred in the Battle of Karbala, in southern Iraq, in 680 AD after fighting courageously for justice against the much larger army of the Umayyad caliph, Yazid I, which some historians estimate to have been 100,000-strong.
Ashura, which is the culmination of a 10-day annual mourning period in Muharram, is also commemorated by Shia Muslims in several countries across the world.
The Muharram ceremonies symbolize the eternal and unwavering stance of truth against falsehood and humanity's struggle against injustice, tyranny and oppression, the cause for which Imam Hussein was martyred.
The annual mourning rituals are observed in ultimate magnificence in the holy Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala, the latter of which hosts Imam Hussein's holy shrine.
On the eve of Ashura, known as Tasu'a, Shia Muslims paid special tribute to Abbas ibn Ali, the half-brother of Imam Hussein, because of his sacrifices in the Battle of Karbala.


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Supreme Court Blocks Section of New York's Eviction Moratorium
On Aug. 12, the Supreme Court granted an injunction that immediately suspended the tenant protections in the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Act, an anti-eviction law originally passed on Dec. 28, 2020, and subsequently extended. The act gave renters the opportunity to submit an affidavit or hardship declaration self-certifying the renters' pandemic-related hardship to stop an eviction case from moving forward.
The 6-3 ruling, with the court's three liberal judges providing the dissenting votes, applies only to the hardship declaration provision that allowed struggling renters to file a form saying they have suffered economic setbacks as a result of the pandemic, rather than providing evidence in court. The majority wrote, "This scheme violates the court's longstanding teaching that ordinarily 'no man can be a judge in his own case.'"
Bottom line: With the decision, if a renter filled out a hardship declaration to delay his or her eviction and the case, the renter is no longer protected by the act and the eviction case can move forward. It also means a renter can no longer fill out a hardship declaration for protection.
What is left after the Supreme Court's decision is a provision that instructs housing judges not to evict tenants who have been found to have suffered financial hardship. Ultimately, the renter might still be able to prove an economic setback as a result of the pandemic in court.
What's next: State lawmakers could pass legislation that conforms to the Supreme Court's ruling. Essentially, the legislation would allow landlords a hearing on a tenant's claim of hardship.
In a tweet that was released after the Supreme Court's decision came out, incoming governor Kathy Hochul said she would quickly address the top court's decision and work to strengthen the state's moratorium. "No New Yorker who has been financially hit or displaced by the pandemic should be forced out of their home. As NY's next Governor, I look forward to working with the Legislature to quickly address the Supreme Court's decision & strengthen the eviction moratorium legislation," Hochul stated.
After Hochul takes office on Aug. 24, she can call the state legislature back into session to vote on moratorium legislation.
New York Extends Eviction Moratorium to Jan. 15
New, Last-Minute CDC Eviction Ban Includes New York Counties
City, State File Briefs Supporting Rent Law with Supreme Court
Supreme Court Won't Hear Appeal over NYC Rent Control


The main reason to understand and explain the behaviour of the graphs is to make secure and profitable trades during the game. The basic concept is to find short periods of quick to sharp rates to make Back↔Lay trades.
In practice when we make trades (Back↔Lay) for a short periods we call it Scalping. From now on these short periods that give the opportunity of scalping we call it Scalping Windows (SW). It is very important to predict periods of Scalping Windows during a football match. Probably, it is the main target of a trader in football.
Just after the Pressure Period ends it is usually fundamental, that there is a Scalping Window as it shown in figure 4.4. Figure 4.5 shown some standard SW during a game. Usually there is a SW after time t0 and some minutes after a goal. A SW sometimes generates at the very last minutes of the end of the game. Of course there are more SW during a match as it has been explained above.
Figure 4.4: Typical behaviour of a Pressure Period and a Scalping Window.
Figure 4.5: Idealized behaviour during a live Football match with two goals scored.
In this paragraph we are going to practice our knowledge so far about graphs. We will try to investigate Pressure Periods (PP) and Scalping Windows (SW) in Under 1.5, Under 2.5 and Under 3.5 markets.
When the game started the price was about 1.70. There was a clear pressure period PP1 at the start of the game until time t0 and then the idealized average curve until time tE. There is a small SW1 just after PP1 and we can distinguish some very short PP and SW. The reason there are no many SW is that there is no goal.
When the game started the price was about 3.80. There was a clear pressure period PP1 at the start of the game until time t0 and then a clear linear curve until time tG1. There is a small SW1 just after PP1.
There were no PP after the goal, but there were a clear and very sharp SW2 for a long period. Under 1.5 market usually presents a SW just after the first goal.
When the game started the price was about 1.80. There was a clear pressure period PP1 at the start of the game for a long period until time t0 and then a clear linear curve until time tG1. There is no clear SW just after PP1. Maybe there was a SW but for a very short period.
There were a short PP2 after the goal, and a clear sharp SW2 for a long period. There were also a PP3 at price 1.60 and then a clear SW3.
When the game started the price was about 2.20. There was a clear pressure period PP1 at the start of the game until time t0 and then a clear SW1 just after PP1. There is also another short PP2 and SW2 before the first goal. After the goal there was a clear PP3 and a very sharp SW3 after. Another 2 PP4-SW4 and PP5-SW5 are clearly distinguished. After the second goal there is a clear PP6 and a very sharp SW6 after.
When the game started the price was about 1.55. There was a clear pressure period PP1 at the start of the game until time t0 and then a clear SW1 just after PP1. There is also another short PP2-SW2 before the first goal. After the first goal there was a clear PP3 for a long time and a very sharp SW3 after.
After the second goal there is a clear PP4-SW4 case, the same after the third goal PP5-SW5.
When the game started the price was about 1.65. There was a clear pressure period PP1 at the start of the game until time t0 and then a clear SW1 just after PP1. The curve after t0 was steady and linear with very few short SW. It is very important to notice a PP2 before the goal. That means the team pressured to score and the prices couldn't reduce.
There is also another short PP3-SW3 quite long time after the goal.
When the game started the price was about 2.00. There was a clear pressure period PP1 at the start of the game until time t0 but not so clear SW. There is a PP2-SW2 & PP3-SW3 during the game. That means the game was very strong with a lot of opportunities to score. It is very interesting to notice the pressure PP4 just before the first goal, a sign that there was a pressure for scoring.
A clear PP5-SW5 and PP6-SW6 exist just after the first and second goals.
When the game started the price was about 1.65. There was a clear pressure period PP1 at the start of the game until time t0 but not so clear SW. Although there was one goal the graph didn't has clear PP and SW. That probably means the game was not so strong for scoring.
There is a PP2-SW2 after the goal and a PP3-SW3, PP4-SW4 before the end of match.
When the game started the price was about 1.70. There was a clear pressure period PP1 at the start of the game until time t0 and a clear very sharp SW1. Although there was only one goal the graph has many PP and SW that probably means the game was very strong and there were many opportunities for scoring.
As a conclusion, it is obvious that understanding and studying Betfair Graphs we can conclude very useful results for our Trading and investment. Almost all Betfair graphs follow some simple rules presented in this text. A careful understanding of the theory presented in this text can give us the opportunity to make scalping in specific periods, instead off blind trials. Although football trading graphs for Under goals are steady, in the case of a goal (peak) you can lose a big percentage of your initial stake.
In www.betpractice.com there is statistical research to understand the possibility of having a goal during a Scalping Window period. So, if you only trade in Scalping Windows periods, you can make profitable trading inside them.
A Scalping Trader has to carefully interprete graphs and statistics and that's why he needs a theory.


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Biografia
Cappellano del monastero delle Visitandine di Troyes, spinto da madre Marie de Sales Chappuis (1793-1875), superiora del convento, nel 1866 collaborò alla creazione della congregazione delle Suore Oblate di San Francesco di Sales, che pose sotto la direzione della giovane Léonie Aviat (1844-1914).

Qualche anno dopo, esaudendo il sogno di san Francesco di Sales di dare vita anche ad una congregazione maschile ispirata al suo carisma ed alla sua spiritualità, fondò anche l'Istituto degli Oblati di San Francesco di Sales (1871).

Il culto
È stato proclamato beato il 22 settembre 2012 nel corso di una cerimonia celebrata nella basilica di Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul a Troyes presieduta dal cardinale Angelo Amato, prefetto della Congregazione per le Cause dei Santi, in rappresentanza di papa Benedetto XVI.

Collegamenti esterni

Fondatori di società e istituti cattolici
Beati francesi
Beati proclamati da Benedetto XVI


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Each Window Server CAL allows access to multiple licenses of Windows Server. After the General Availability of Windows Server 2016, the business model for Standard and Datacenter editions will transition from processor-based to corebased licensing. Core-based licensing provides a more consistent licensing metric across multi-cloud environments, improves workload portability for Windows Server through benefits like Azure Hybrid Use Benefit, and helps remove friction across different licensing models.
What it is: Windows Server 2016 is Microsoft's latest iteration of its server line of operating systems and the successor to Windows Server 2012 R2.
Why it matters: Windows Server 2016 includes a number of new features to its core foundation, including identity management and enhanced security capabilities to ensure data and access to data maintains its integrity from end to end, regardless of whether it's stored locally or in the cloud.
Who this affects: Businesses relying on Microsoft services to empower their business functions, and the IT pros that are responsible for managing this infrastructure.
When this is happening: Microsoft released Windows Server 2016 on October 12, 2016, ending development of its software cycle and making the final code or "gold master" generally available for download.
How to get it: Windows Server 2016 is available for purchase and download directly from Microsoft's website and authorized resellers worldwide.
The following table shows the minimum requirements for Windows Server 2016. The actual requirements depend on the system configuration and the installed applications and features.
(*) 2 GB for Server with Desktop Experience installation option.
(**) Computers with more than 16 GB of RAM will require more disk space for paging, hibernation, and dump files.
Windows Server 2016 will have three separate options for installation — Server with Desktop Experience, Nano Server, and Server Core. You might be wondering if installation options matter when it comes to servicing. But they actually do, especially now that your choice of installation is going to be a driving force in regards to the servicing model you get in the end.
Answer: With Windows Server 2016, there is no software to install in order to add CALs. But you should have the CALs as required your environment, And you will get a piece of paper or soft copy of your invoice(if get through online seller) that indicates you've purchased the required number of CALs and that's it. There is no key on the user cal license itself, only a tracking ID as Microsoft/Sellers reference only. No use of that key/tracking id/serial on your end.
Still confusing? The easiest answer is: Microsoft trust you blindly when your server is licensed. Example: installed and activated Windows Server 2016 without any cal although 500 user still can access the server. That's the secret If you have a licensed Windows Server OS then with it you have all access of the service of the server except the Remote Desktop Service which required additional CAL which you must install on the RDS Licensing server. Please visit here for Windows Server 2016 RDS Licensing. Still not clear or looking more cals integrated server? Contact US.


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Q: How to update the chart dynamically with vue-chartjs? I'm using vue.js and vue-chartjs for the first time.
In the simplified code example I want to add a label to the chart by pressing the add Label button, but the chart is not updating. My code is based on this tutorial.
I tried calling the render method from the child component, but that does not work.

I expected that when I click the add Label button that the label 13 will be added to the chart.

A: What helped me was adding a v-if="loaded", which you will set to false before your change. Then, after your change, set it to false.

A: You have a few mistakes in your code. First if you want to call a method from child component you have to use special attribute ref. Please see more about ref.
So in your code it should be:
<template>
  ...
  <chart ref='chart' :chart-data="datacollection"></chart>
  ...
</template>

<script>
  ...
  this.$refs.chart.render() // Not Chart.render()
  ...
</script>

Second you have a typo in your Chart.js:
this.chartData // Not this.chartdata

So this means yours render method in mounted is not working and unnecessary. Your chart is already drawn by reactiveProp after you set chartData prop.
But unfortunately this:
this.datacollection.labels.push(13);

still not work. If you looking at the source code here you will see the library use watcher on chartData only. It means if you change entire of chartData this will work fine (as it works at first drawn). Please see more about watcher.
So if you want to rely on reactiveProp then when you want update labels you should set:
this.datacollection = {
  ...this.datacollection,
  labels: this.datacollection.labels.concat(13) // avoid to mutate data
}


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HIRAIZUMI
Pure Land in the Far North-east of Japan
200 Treasures including the Konjikido(Golden Hall) of Chusonji Temple (a National Treasure).
Hiraizumi is the Northeastern Capital of Michinoku" that took form during the approximately 100-years period from the late 11th century to the 12th century as a result of the efforts of four generations of the Oshu Fujiwara clan. They built this society upon the foundations of Buddhist principles and constructed unique scenery and highly advanced culture.
The first generation founder, Fujiwara no Kiyohira (1056?1128), unified the northeastern region around Hiraizumi at its center and devised to improve the status of this region. Kiyohira's philosophy was an ideology of peace and equality and in order to realize this ideal, he drew upon the image of the Pure Land advocated by Buddhism and constructed a great many temples and gardens in Hiraizumi, truly creating a cultural space that could be called a "Pure Land in the Present World."
The many cultural treasures of the time include the Konjikid? (Golden Hall) of Ch?son-ji, which has no equivalent anywhere else in Japan; the "Issaiky? Sutras in Gold and Silver on Indigo Paper," which are the only known examples produced in Japan; the Heian lacquerware masterpieces "Incense Table with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay" and "Octagonal Shumidan Dais with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay"; the masterpiece of metalwork "Gilt Bronze Keman Decorative Pendant Disc," and the Chinese W?t?ish?n-style "Monju Riding a Lion with Four Attendants Figures." These objects demonstrate an exceptional unification of richly international design and technique with Japanese aesthetic sensibilities and solidify the position of Hiraizumi on the far eastern end of the transmission of Buddhist culture over the Silk Road.
The current exhibition presents a comprehensive look at the significance and appeal of the world of the "Hiraizumi Pure Land," through the exhibition of their famous treasures and historical documents, of particular significance as it now seeks the designation of UNESCO World Heritage Site as the "Historic Monuments and Sites of Hiraizumi," comprised of Ch?son-ji and M?tsu-ji temples, Takkoku no Iwaya cave temple and the ruins of the Yanagi no Gosho Palace, the obsolete temple at Ch?jagahara, Shirotoritate, Honedera Village manor, and others.
In closing, we are deeply thankful to collections that have submitted their precious cultural properties on the occasion of this exhibition, as well as the various individuals who have granted their generous cooperation in this project.
March 14, 2009(Saturday) - April 19(Sunday), Museum closed on Mondays.
Setagaya Art Museum, 1st and second floor exhibition rooms
General 1,300(1,100), college and high school students / 65 and older 900(700), junior high ,elementary school students 500(400)
The ticket price for handicapped person is 500 yen, and a helper is free. All handicapped persons in college, high school, junior high and elementary schools is free.


The Farmers Market continues to grow and has expanded its hours to every Saturday from 9am to 2pm at the corner of Katella and Lexington in the Cottonwood Church parking lot.
The community survey was conducted in August by True North Research, an independent research firm, to gather resident feedback on city services and community priorities. Households were randomly selected to participate in the survey to ensure statistical accuracy.
Many residents throughout Orange County have expressed concerns about coyote sightings and the consequences of predator animals within the urban environment.
The City of Cypress has received a donation of 8.8 acres of land from the Los Alamitos Race Course. The donated land is to be used for a new city park.
The City of Cypress' Home Enhancement Loan Program (HELP II) is available to help income qualified homeowners make improvements to their homes.
We are happy to announce the launch of our new online public records system that allows the public to conveniently search, view, and print City Council meeting agendas, minutes, resolutions, and ordinances.
If you are a business licensed in Cypress, you will soon receive your Business Tax Renewal Notice in the mail. This year, for the first time, you will be able to renew and pay your license fees online.
Did you know the Senior Center lunch program celebrates senior birthdays each month?
Several outstanding community volunteers were recognized on April 18, 2017 with the Volunteer Service Award, Youth Volunteer Service Award, and Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award.
OC Transit Vision: Help build the transit system of the future.
The Orange County Transportation Authority is asking for your help in shaping the future of transit.
Council Member Berry will serve as the Second District Representative on the League's Orange County Division Board of Directors.
It is with great sadness that the City Council announces the passing of former Mayor William Davis. The City Council adjourned their regular meeting on Monday, February 13 in his honor.
On Wednesday, January 11, the Cypress City Council hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the construction of Mackay Park.
Last week, Jan. 19, Council Member Stacy Berry represented the City of Cypress in Sacramento at the League of California Cities' first policy committee meetings in 2017.
Cypress is pleased to announce that the convenience of credit card payments at the counter is now available at Cypress City Hall!


Phil Harding has been practicing law in Denver for more than 20 years. He's a graduate of the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver.
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Do We Have A New Kind Of Prejudice?
R.J. Rushdoony: 00:00 Do we have a new kind of prejudice? This is R.J. Rushdoony with a report on our threatened freedom. Earlier this year the US Court of Appeals for the second circuit in New York, gave special privileges to the Communist Party. Whereas Republicans and Democrats who give more than $50 to a campaign, must have a report filed by their party giving their name, address, and the amount of their donation, the Communist party was thus given a privileged status, in that no such report is required of it and it's donors. Now up to a point we can understand the court's apparent reasoning, no one ordinarily gets into trouble for contributing to a Republican or a Democratic campaign; it is possible that contributions to the Communist Party could causes problems if made public.
R.J. Rushdoony: 01:03 But is this in fact the case? When and how often has a man suffered for giving to the Communist party? I hear more often of problems connected with giving to United Way. Some people like to apportion their gifts directly to their preferred causes, and because many offices and stores want 100% giving, trouble ensues for the independent hold out. The point is that if we make an unpopular stand we should be prepared to face problems because of it.
R.J. Rushdoony: 01:36 Our problem today is that we are trying by law to counteract problems of prejudice by reverse discrimination. Criminals have at times perhaps had to face a bias in court, now the bias is against the victims of crime. The essence of justice as The Bible makes clear is that there be no respecting of persons, whether they be rich or poor or anything else. We are now showing by law, an emphatic respect for persons. We are saying that favoritism to certain groups mush have priority over justice. We thus have a new kind of prejudice and justice is suffering as a consequence.
R.J. Rushdoony: 02:21 A juror in one lawsuit told me that the jury knew that the suit to collect a gigantic sum from a big company was a fraud, but $100,000 was granted because they reasoned, it's a rich company and the insurance policy will cover it. Such thinking means the end of justice and the triumph of prejudice. This has been R.J. Rushdoony with Report on our Threatened Freedom.


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We were able to jump on their quick time line and deliver their ExpressionEngine-based site, which unveiled last week -- just in time for the holidays.
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We provided everything from mood boards through design comps, content management implementation, copywriting services, and ongoing marketing work to track and cultivate conversions.


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Death of Cuban Economist and Activist Oscar Espinosa Chepe
Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson
We learned with great sorrow of the death of Cuban economist and former prisoner of conscience Oscar Espinosa Chepe. He was a tireless champion for improving economic policy and human rights in Cuba, and he remained optimistic that the country he loved would experience economic prosperity and democratic governance. We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his wife Miriam Leiva, who has lost a beloved husband, and to their family.
Mr. Espinosa will be remembered for his vision and dedication to a better future for Cuba. His legacy will endure in the inspiration he provided to the Cuban people and his admirers around the world.


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November 17th from 5:30 to 7 PM. Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy in collaboration with MIT will present "Democracy and Nonviolence in today's World" a lecture by Dr. Ramin Jahanbegloo.
Saturday November 1, 9:30 to 11:30 AM The Tibetan Association of Boston will host "Educating the Heart & Mind" a talk by Dalai Lama on Saturday November 1st, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at TD Garden, in Boston.
Saturday March 23, 7:30-9:00 PM Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy is proud to present a lecture by Dr. Marc Gopin on "Political developments in Syria and the region: Observations from the ground in conflict resolution practice".
March 10th 5:00- 7:00PM Lecture by: Dr. Ziba Mir-Hosseini The celebration of the international women's day, Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy present a lecture on "the politics of gender and democracy in Iran: Between rights and honor by Dr. Ziba Mir-Hosseini. Since the 1979 Revolution, Iranian politics has conventionally been viewed as a polarized conflict between 'secular' and 'Islamic' ideologies. She argue that this view has masked the real battle, which has been between despotism and patriarchy, on the one hand, and democracy and feminism, on the other.
Oct. 20 Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc. & BU's Iranian Student Organization presents a panel discussion on: Nonviolent Strategies and the Future of Iran, This event is free and open to public. The language of the event is English. Join us and invite your friends to the event.


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Switch Essentials
Feature: Best Nintendo Switch Fighting Games
The best fighters on Switch
by Nintendo Life Staff Sun 15th Dec 2019
It's ironic that one of the most violent video game genres is also one which has pulled millions of people together; ever since the early days of Fatal Fury and Street Fighter II, the humble 'fighting game' genre has created (and arguably ended) countless friendships. This style of game that is perfect for social multiplayer malarkey – and it should come as no surprise to learn that there are plenty of fine examples on Switch thanks to the console's natural affinity for quick blasts of local multiplayer.
We've compiled a selection of the best fighters on Switch, concentrating on versus experiences and competitive slugfests. Switch's mix of new titles, ports from other consoles and the vintage fighters of Hamster's ACA Neo Geo line make it a wonderful place for head-to-head fighting fans, giving you plenty of amazing options for when you simply have to take out your frustrations on somebody – anybody.
So, in no particular order, may we present our selection of the very best fighters on Nintendo Switch...
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Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection (Switch)
Publisher: Capcom / Developer: Digital Eclipse
Release Date: 29th May 2018 (USA) / 29th May 2018 (UK/EU)
Capcom's Street Fighter is responsible for popularising the one-on-one fighting game genre, as well as siring movies, comics, toys and much more besides. This collection pulls in every mainline entry to create an utterly essential package for fans of the franchise; from the game that started it all in 1987 to the polished and technical masterpiece that is Street Fighter III: Third Strike, Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection leaves no stone unturned when it comes to celebrating the history of this amazing lineage. Essential.
Nidhogg 2 (Switch eShop)
Publisher: Messhof / Developer: Messhof
Release Date: 22nd Nov 2018 (USA) / 22nd Nov 2018 (UK/EU)
This certainly ranks as one of the most original fighting games included on this list. You fight with fencing swords and death comes swiftly and often, but thankfully you respawn after each death. The objective isn't to destroy your enemy, but to make your way as far into their side of the arena as possible; it feels like a game of tug-of-war in this regard, and its appeal is expanded further by the surprising amount of depth involved. Like so many fighting games, Nidhogg 2 only really comes to life when a second player is in the mix, so make sure you've got a carbon-based challenger close at hand before downloading.
Blade Strangers (Switch)
Publisher: Nicalis / Developer: Studio Saizensen Co., Ltd
Release Date: 28th Aug 2018 (USA) / 28th Aug 2018 (UK/EU)
This cross-over brawler looks and sounds amazing, and is blessed with characters from Code of Princess, Shovel Knight and even Cave Story. It's gloriously accessible, too, making it a solid option for genre newcomers. However, with this simplicity comes a drawback – it's quite a shallow experience and one that won't keep veterans interested for very long.
Mortal Kombat 11 (Switch)
Publisher: Warner Bros / Developer: NetherRealm Studios
Release Date: 23rd Apr 2019 (USA) / 10th May 2019 (UK/EU)
Mortal Kombat 11 is the best Mortal Kombat since MK2, a bold and bombastic entry that boasts a fighting model that finally matches the slapstick theatrics of gory Fatalities. It's further proof that MK, much like Street Fighter, has just as much relevance today as it did in the '90s thanks to the way its evolved while retaining its core identity. On Switch, it's a performance-first experience that nails 60fps, and boasts every mode and mechanic from other versions, only with a noticeable downgrade in the aesthetics department. The heavy-handed application of microtransactions makes customisation far less appealing than it should, but that aside, MK11 is one of the best fighters on the console.
SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy (Switch)
Publisher: NIS America / Developer: SNK
Release Date: 7th Sep 2018 (USA) / 7th Sep 2018 (UK/EU)
SNK and Capcom ruled the one-on-one fighting genre back in the early '90s, so it's easy to understand why people were so excited by this brawler. Like Blade Strangers, it's very much aimed at novices and won't satisfy seasoned pros – you may also find its half-naked and over-sexualised characters to be slightly off-putting. However, even with these potential drawbacks, it's clear that SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy is a game that has been made with a sense of fun in mind, and it's perfect for social multiplayer sessions.
Snk Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy (Switch eShop)
Publisher: Bandai Namco / Developer: Bandai Namco
Release Date: 26th Apr 2018 (USA) / 26th Apr 2018 (UK/EU)
While it's online portion is lacking, this collection of games will be the dream ticket for fans of the Naruto series. The cel-shaded visuals make it feel like you're playing an episode of the anime, while the fun and slick ninja combat only serves to reinforce this impression. The ability to tag in other characters is a nice touch as well, making Naruto Shippuden a welcome addition to the Switch's brawling game library – even if you don't know anything about the media property it's based on.
Samurai Shodown II (Neo Geo)
Publisher: SNK / Developer: SNK
Release Date: 28th Oct 1994 (USA) / 8th Aug 2008 (UK/EU)
SNK's Samurai Shodown series is due for a new lease of life soon, so what better way to get a grounding in the franchise than going back to what is arguably one of its best entries? This second instalment improved on the already amazing original with new characters and fine-tuned mechanics and boasts some utterly gorgeous 2D sprite art and stirring music. The sequels may offer improvements of their own, but this is the one Samurai Shodown offering we'd recommend without hesitation.
Pocket Rumble (Switch eShop)
Publisher: Chucklefish / Developer: Cardboard Robot Games
Release Date: 5th Jul 2018 (USA) / 5th Jul 2018 (UK/EU)
If you were lucky enough to own a Neo Geo Pocket back in the day, then you'll be familiar with SNK's selection of pint-sized ports of its famous fighting game properties, which included Fatal Fury, Samurai Shodown and King of Fighters. Pocket Rumble is heavily inspired by these games, using the same limited colour scheme you'd see on SNK's underrated portable. It's also deep and engaging, making it a solid option for fans of old-school competitive fighters.
Brawlout (Switch eShop)
Publisher: Angry Mob Games / Developer: Angry Mob Games
Release Date: 19th Dec 2017 (USA) / 19th Dec 2017 (UK/EU)
Let's make no bones about it – Brawlout is clearly inspired by Super Smash Bros. but comes with the added benefit of featuring Juan from Guacamelee, The Drifter from Hyper Light Drifter, Yooka-Laylee, Shovel Knight, Dead Cells dude and more as bonus characters. It's a promising scrapper that doesn't quite reach its full potential, but if you've had your fill of Smash and you're seeking something similar but different, then it's definitely worth a punt, especially now its technical troubles at launch have been ironed out.
Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary Edition (Switch)
Publisher: PQube / Developer: Arc System Works
Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary Edition is a fantastic addition to the Switch's roster of fighting games and sits right up there with the very best examples of the genre the platform has to offer, mostly due to the fact that XX Accent Core Plus R is just about the strongest, most technically refined entry in the series. The original game is showing its age, but it's still an absolute blast and together these two games provide fight fans with a neat look at how the 2D era of Guilty Gear developed from inception to its most polished and refined point. Disappointing online performance sullies what is otherwise an absolutely essential purchase, but there's still more than enough single-player content here to make this collection highly recommended.
ARMS (Switch)
BlazBlue CentralFiction Special Edition (Switch)
Dragon Ball FighterZ (Switch)
Fantasy Strike (Switch eShop)
Garou: Mark of the Wolves (Neo Geo)
Pokkén Tournament DX (Switch)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch)
The King of Fighters '98 (Neo Geo)
judaspete
Mon 3rd Jun 2019
There was once a time when it was hard to be a fighting game enthusiast with a Nintendo console. Despite a few notable absences (Soul Calibur please) that just isn't the case anymore.
JoeDiddley
Tue 4th Jun 2019
I have a lot of these. I need to get Guilty Gear & BlazBlue eventually. And The Last Blade 2, although absent here.
pixel_jones
Thu 25th Jul 2019
Brawlout?... but no Brawlhalla thats an oversight! Brawlhalla might be f2p but it beats Brawlout hands down.
Ryu_Niiyama
Wed 14th Aug 2019
If Bamco would just port ANY soul calibur (2 or 4 please!) and Tekken (give us TTT2 for crying out loud) and if Sega would stop pretending that the greatest tech fighter in the world (VF) doesn't exist and toss it on switch I'd be on cloud 9. I need to build a new stick this year but I'm happy to be a FGC gamer and a switch owner.
HumanDog
Mon 9th Sep 2019
@judaspete It still is. Where are the Street Fighters, Tekkens, Soul Caliburs, King of Fighters etc? And I'm not talking about the older games.
@HumanDog The new Samurai Showdown is coming in December, and King of Fighters XIV and XV sometime next year. So SNK is on board at this point. Most of Arc's games are already out or on their way. Plus Nintendo now has three fighting franchises with ARMS, Pokken, and Smash. Casual yes, but still fun games.
There are some big absences (come on Namco), but I'd say the Switch lineup is the most robust we've seen on a Nintendo console since the SNES.
I don't believe shovel knight is in brawlout...
ARMS Switch
Blade Strangers Switch
BlazBlue CentralFiction Special Edition Switch
Brawlout Switch eShop
Dragon Ball FighterZ Switch
Fantasy Strike Switch eShop
Garou: Mark of the Wolves Neo Geo
Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary Edition Switch
Mortal Kombat 11 Switch
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy Switch eShop
Nidhogg 2 Switch eShop
Pocket Rumble Switch eShop
Pokkén Tournament DX Switch
Samurai Shodown II Neo Geo
SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy Switch
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection Switch
The King of Fighters '98 Neo Geo


It seems like every day going, another discount is available on Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. This week, Google One offers a "membership fee" that reduces $ 125 of the price of any Pixel 3 model.
Although this offer is not as spectacular as any of Google's previous Pixel 3 discounts, there is still a sharp drop in prices on the not even 2 month old device. Most Google One account holders see emails in their inbox from Google with a "member benefit." Scrolling down the email shows a redemption code that can be used on the Google Store.
This code cuts $ 125 off the price of any Pixel 3 model including XL and any storage / color variant. Black Friday saw $ 200 and BOGO offers and Google Fi offered matching gift cards a total, but for anyone who missed them, this offer may be your best bet for a discounted Pixel 3. It is not clear if this code can also be combined with Current free Pixel Stand offer.
Of course, if you already bought the device, you're not lucky at this time.
Even if you're not a Google One account holder, there's still a decent chance that you can get your hands on a code. Many users who have already purchased Pixel 3 or just do not want one have given away codes. Reddit is probably your best bet if you want to get one. In particular, some users have seen this same Google One Pixel 3 offer but with a $ 200 discount.
This is just the latest within a string of Google One membership fees. We have seen other discounts on products from the Google Store, such as Pixel 2 and Pixelbook, as well as extended YouTube Music attempts and more.


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What We Saw At ACES Hackathon 2016
ACES Hackathon, held annually for the last 5 years was held from the 29th of April to the 1st of May 2016 at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya. The hackathon, organized by the Association of Computer Engineering Students (ACES), brings together undergraduates from the Faculty of Engineering and Science for 3 days to develop their creative skills to provide innovative IT solutions.
Day One Of The Hackathon
As with any event, this too kicked off with the lighting of the oil lamp. A welcome speech by the President of ACES, Supun Athukorala was followed by a speech by Dr. Dhammika Elkaduwe, Head of the Department of Computer Engineering. He welcomed all participants and also thanked all attending the hackathon and wished them all the best. Following his speech was a speech by Prof. Leelananda Rajapakshe, Dean – Faculty of Engineering.
The teams were then treated to a small video showcasing highlights of the previous year's ACES hackathon. It really did bring back memories and helped set the mood for the teams to gain inspiration for this year's hackathon.
It was then time for a company presentation and video by the main sponsor, DirectFn | Mubasher and also a video by ISM-APAC. Akin to last year's hackathon, this year had its fair share of speeches being carried out too.
Once all those were done and dusted, it was time to lay down the ground rules for the hackathon. We armed our laptops with our trusty dongles courtesy of Hutch and took our places in the hall.
Similar to the previous year's hackathon, each individual participant had to present his/her idea in front of a panel of mentors and judges and other participants. If your idea hits a sweet spot with the judges, you are then given to thumbs up to create a team and carry forward the idea.
With that, Day One came to a close.
Day Two Of The Hackathon:
Dawned bright, early and also a bit chilly which was a welcome relief from the heatwave that was Colombo. The participants all gathered in the hackathon hall to form their respective teams. Speaking of teams, compared to the previous year's hackathon, this year teams could have upto 8 members with a minimum of 5 members and they also had to have at least one female member on the team.
Armed with their laptops, power adapters, numerous internet getters and some music, the hackathon began. The ideas were categorized either into Network Systems (Hardware) and Software Development.
Image Credits: Menaka Jayawardena
Adding their own ideas and thoughts to the teams own were mentors who were also past alumni of the University of Peradeniya and a number of industry experts as well. These parties shared their expertise with the participants on whether their ideas are feasible or not.
Akin to the previous year's hackathon, this too was conducted in sessions. The actual coding or development of the project began on the second day at 8am and continued on till 8pm. So in total, the students had around 18 hours to finish the entire project.
Throughout Day Two, team members huddled around tables discussing codes, organizers were pacing the hall to make sure everything was in order and we ourselves walked around the hall to gather a feel of what exactly was happening.
Around 8PM, it was time to call it a day and participants were advised to pack up and head back to their hostels. The teams were determined to finish as much as they could throughout the night and some even stayed on in the hall till around 10PM. The level of dedication these individuals were displaying certainly demanded a high level of respect. Even though they packed up, chances were that they would continue working in the hostels too. We too packed up our belongings and headed to our accommodation for the night, a place simply referred to as the "Gal Bungalow". A large two floor bungalow furnished from 1939.
Day 03 Of The Hackathon
This was it. The final countdown. The participants had already had their breakfast and were back at their tables adding the finishing touches on their products.
Image Credits: Pradeep K Liyanage
1 PM signaled the final deadline that the participants had for their projects. They were requested to have lunch and then congregate at the EOE Pereira Memorial Hall to begin the presentations.
Each presentation would be allocated 5 minutes for their presentation and a demo of their product and 2 minutes for a Q&A from the judges. Students were encouraged to stick to the given time or face a penalty. The judge panel included lectures and senior members of the faculty. Points for the project depended on a number of elements such as effort, user experience, usefulness and overall presentation.
Janitha Samarasinghe, a member of ACES was up on stage to take us on a trip down memory lane with regard to some of the events organized by ACES. These include ACES Hackathon 2015, ACES Coders V5.0, ACES Project Symposium and Job fair and a few other events.
Image Credits : Pradeep K Liyanage
Arjun Nanayakkara, General Manager of DirectFN | Mubasher was up on stage next to talk about the event itself. He commended both the organizers and the participants themselves for all their hard work and perseverance.
Anjana Abeyratne of ISM APAC was up next to give a brief background regarding ISM APAC, its background and what they do.
It was then time for the presentations.
First up was iMAS (Image Analytic Server) – A platform for image processing and analysis. It has a number of various potential uses. The demo had platforms such as a motion detection application, attendance marking, head counting and other applications. It wasn't exactly one exact application but rather a more of a hodgepodge of applications cooked together.
Crime Zone – If you have spent countless hours on Facebook playing Criminal Case, then this is for you. Think of it as Criminal Case mixed with a portion of breaking bad. They attempt to merge a game and a service, the game being solving crimes and the service being teaching the player chemistry. You take on the role of a newbie with a flair for chemistry in a crime solving team. You must use your chemistry skills to solve crimes and thus earn points. In addition, chemistry tutors can advertise their questions within the game.
VLearn – This is a platform aimed at those who are differently abled. It offers a system where a visually impaired person can browse the Internet by voice recognition. It also takes into account your visiting history to provide more accurate and up to date content.
Smart Billboard Advertiser – We won't deny that we've seen this concept a few times at multiple hackathons, mainly by a project called Amplus. The project aims to link the customer and the service provider via an Android app. The service provider will handle control of the advertising boards whilst the customer can control the board remotely.
VISITRAS – A hybrid between a surveillance system and a n indoor positioning system that create a real time 3D model of a building. The system has the ability to monitor the movement of objects in the building from data gathered from multiple CCTV camera feeds.
E-MaRK (Emergency Medical support and Record Keeping system) – Again, a concept seen at many a hackathon. This implements a system to keep records of a patient's health records in order to provide a stable platform for communication for hospitals. An authorized doctor or patient's relatives can monitor the health and status of the patient remotely.
Kapuwa.com – Initially launched as a platform to find your life partner, the system was renamed to
E-Personality to find not only your life partner, but also as a platform to find employment and even to make new friends. It would collect your information and them assist you in finding the perfect match, be it a life partner, a job or a new friend.
Hola – Similar to how you used to share your vCard (back when vCards were the thing) Hola is an Android app for e-business card management. It will search an area in your surrounding using GPS.
Smart Shop Finder – An Android app that uses GPS to locate stores nearby for a particular item. The user can enter the item that he/she wants to search for and the price range he's looking at. The app will then compare results across stores and show the most relevant results.
Motify – This is a notification system for Moodle (Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment). Moodle is generally used for blended learning, distance education, flipped classroom and other e-learning projects in schools, universities, workplaces and other sectors. The implementation of this platform would mean that it would provide notifications when an assignment is due and when there are general announcements for students.
Offline Translator – As the name suggests, the app is indeed an offline translator with the capability of translating words or entire sentences from English to Sinhala and vice versa without having to access the internet. Indeed a useful app for the travelling foreigner who lacks the communication skills in Sinhala or the local whose English is a tad rough around the edges. Just for the record, to have Google Translate download an entire language for offline use is around 300MB. That is indeed a large file for those with low to mid-range smartphones.
Mini Track – A tracking device that emits a signal via Bluetooth connected to an Android app. The app triggers an alarm when the device you're tracking moves a certain distance away from your Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
Birthday Wish Generator – A Facebook app that will automatically post a birthday wish on your friends wall when it is his/her birthday. It can also post wishes on Facebook at a pre-defined time.
Client Side Speech Recognition API for HTML5 Apps – Quite a tongue twister indeed. It is basically an API that utilizes browser side caching to store trained models for HTML5 apps. It will also make use of JavaScript trainers in the client side to fine tune user experience for web apps.
S-Sense – A wearable device (akin to a pair of spectacles) that can be used to monitor the wearer's health to avoid irregular sleeping patterns during the day time. It operates by analyzing your head movements. The device is paired with an Android app which syncs with your smartphone's calendar and also detects sleeping and processes that data from the device to avoid instances of irregular sleeping in the future.
Ruby Hunter – A first person shooter (FPS) that makes use of the Unity game engine and Blender Game engine. It revolves around a plot where you are landed on an island and you have to survive by collecting health packs and ammo packs whilst also defending yourself from wild animals and the tribes on the island.
Wi-SMS – An android application that provides a web interface to send and receive SMS's via mobile phones and also gives access to your contact list, all without the use of internet. The messages are sent from your PC to your smartphone via WiFi and then sent over a GSM network.
Sharing and caring – A website where you can exchange excess or unused educational content and other items such as clothes and electronic items with people who are in need of such items. The website will facilitate both the donation and requests for items. One point noted by the judges was that a person can abuse the system by gathering all the items and then selling them either online or at a local market and gain a profit. It could also turn into a trash ground for collecting items and therefore be in a disarray when it comes to organizing the items.
Smart Reminder – An android app that runs in the background of your smartphone that intelligently listens for keywords such as "submission" along with a corresponding date. When these keywords are detected, the app will automatically ask you if you have a pending assignment submission and generate a reminder.
The last presentation for the day was Train Follower. This is again an Android application that can be used to predict whether a train will be delayed or not. It uses a method of crowd sourcing where the app will scan for users on a given train and then coordinate with those at the station waiting for that same train on its exact time of arrival. Quite a nifty feature for those whose daily method of travel is by Train. It would also save them a lot of time knowing what time the train would dock at the station so that they can plan accordingly.
With that the presentations came to an end and were given a small break to refresh ourselves and prepare for the final awards and closing ceremony.
Waruna Chandimal, previous President of ACES (also notoriously called "Poosa") was up on stage to give his thoughts and views on the hackathon. His short speech was followed by an Alumni member who also gave his thoughts on the event. He encouraged participants to pick something that they're comfortable with and also to not narrow themselves down to a web app or an android app or a hardware project, but rather, to explore your possibilities and come up with something new and innovative.
Dr. Suneth Namal, Treasurer of ACES was up next to deliver a speech followed by speeches from representatives from DirectFN | Mubasher.
It was then time for the awards.
Most Popular Idea – Motify
Best Idea – S-Sense
Winner of Network Category – S-Sense
Winner of Software Development Category – Motify
The most popular idea was judged based on the amount of like each idea had on Facebook, whilst the Best Idea was selected by the panel of Judges.
When all was said and done, Gihan Bandara, Secretary of ACES was on stage to deliver the vote of thanks. He thanked the sponsors, Judiciary panel, mentors and all those attending for their unending support and cooperation. We too felt that it was indeed a job well done by everybody and as we packed up our bags and headed back to Colombo, we couldn't help wonder what ACES Hackathon 2017 would have in store for us.
For more images of the event you can click here and here. Click here for team details and images. You can see more details of the winners here.
Guess we would just have to wait and find out.
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Why do you read and follow the adventures of two dogs?
"Medical studies around the world have concluded dogs encourage better health, and adopting one statistically boosts the life expectancy of both. Not only is a dog man's best friend, but his presence could be better for you than an apple a day.
Dog owners worldwide enjoy longer lifespans on average, and the company a canine provides makes those extra years of life more gratifying. Positive health attributes dogs afford remain a constant for young and elderly alike, including weight maintenance, reduced blood pressure, and improved cardiovascular fitness.
The health advantages a dog offers is not restricted to ownership. Canines are employed in therapeutic situations at hospitals, prisons, nursing homes, and schools to offer stress management.
Another therapeutic arena where dogs are found is among traumatized military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The popular image is of a dog aiding a physically disabled veteran, retrieving dropped items, opening and closing doors, turning light switches on or off, carrying items, or alerting someone in case of an emergency. These dogs, by nature, lend their masters a friend and positive mindset too. Now, new breeds are trained specifically for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. They become skilled at spotting signs of stress, nervousness, or angst, responding by licking, cuddling, or demanding to be petted. The dogs refocus attention to themselves, coaxing veterans out of their consuming anxiety and making them aware of the temporary fixation. The heartening stories of these special dogs are legion.
As with everything in life, age can be a relevant or limiting factor to owning a dog. However, the positives of dog ownership seem to outweigh negligible and manageable negatives. Surveys targeted at pet owners 60 years and older showed less stress and loneliness, better nutrition, and a stronger focus on the present.
I love my husband and I adore my children, I really do, but the feelings I have for my two "canine kids" is indescribable!
Love Leo and Harley so!!


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Рос Робинсън () е американски продуцент на ню метъл и пост-хардкор групи като например KоЯn, Machine Head, Slipknot, Glassjaw, Sepultura, Cold, Limp Bizkit, Vanilla Ice и други.

Започнал е като китарист в траш метъл група, но не след дълго разбрал, че предпочита да се занимава с продуциране. Благодарение на работата си с KoЯn, Slipknot и Limp BizkiT Робинсън е признат като "Кръстникът на ню метъла", въпреки че осъди ню метъл движението за това, че не се развива достатъчно и за това, че новите групи не помагат за разширяването на стила, който той е спомогнал да бъде създаден с първия албум на KoЯn – KoЯn. Благодарение на него Limp BizkiT пробиват с първия си албум – Three Dollar Bill Y'All, а по-късно се включва и в работата над The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1).

Робинсън е и притежател на лейбъла "I Am Recording".

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We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Whiteside at this time of great loss for them.


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Get hype Adelaide. The sell-out Disney phenomenon that has already received critical acclaim in both Sydney and Melbourne is making its way to Adelaide. The cast is ready, and the stage is set to give the people of Adelaide the most energetic and entertaining Disney show of all time.
Adelaide Food Central have been treated to a sneak peak of the upcoming show and we are delighted to tell you this is going to be a show for the ages. Hosted at Electra House Hotel we had a chance to meet 3 of the main people casted in Disney's Aladdin, which will be showing from April the 6th to May the 5 in 2019. Treated to a beautiful duet by Graeme Isaako (Aladdin) and Perth newcomer Shubshri Kandiah (Jasmine) and a rendition of "Friend Like Me" by Gareth Jacobs (Genie) and accompanying dancers.
This is without a doubt going to be one of the best productions to visit Adelaide maybe ever. An amazing show has been put together with a prodigious production from costume design, sets, choreography. Since 2011, a whole lot of heart and soul has been placed into this show.
It's Sydney and Melbourne programs even went the extra mile to perform an autism-friendly version of the show which included the removal of strobe lighting, pyrotechnics, reduction of jarring sounds and a dimmed lighting set up. All to provide a more supportive environment for autistic patrons.
It goes without saying that all cast and crew have placed a tremendous amount of love and energy into bringing this to life in Adelaide. With an immensely experienced cast with some fresh faces, new to the scene discovered for the Adelaide production of Aladdin, we are sure to see the birth of a new talent in the worldwide musical scene.
Aladdin commences in April 2019 with 36 shows over 30 days there's no excuse not to mark it in your calendar and see the Disney classic brought to life. Tickets can be purchased here.


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Creating a Top-Selling Beauty Brand From Scratch
BITE Beauty is a line of lip products made from entirely natural, food-grade ingredients, including resveratrol, the health-boosting, antioxidant component found in red wine. Each application of BITE delivers a micro-dose of antioxidants that assist the body in the fight against free radicals. In fact, Bite is so healthy, you can eat it.
Unfortunately, organic lipstick and makeup brands have become associated with poor colours, reduced wearability, and a distinct lack of sex appeal. When Concrete was brought in by long-time client Susanne Lang Fragrance (SLF) to brand and launch this new beauty venture, we felt that the "organic" or "natural" angle was getting tired and wouldn't work as a driver for a new lip brand. Because SLF was able to achieve vibrant reds and plums with BITE, we positioned the brand, not as an organic line, but a great line – edgier, fresher.
Concrete created BITE's strategic positioning, brand story and brand identity. An elegant logo was created, fashionable and sophisticated. The stylish lipstick caps – created by the Vienna-based firm EOOS, reflect the individual ways women apply lipstick. These components gave BITE open-shelf appeal, drawing the attention of browsing consumers who would then "discover" the product's unique organic ingredients.
Launched in 2012, the line was an instant success. By 2015, the brand had been acquired by the French multi-national luxury goods group LVMH.
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Concrete teamed with Vienna-based designers EOOS on BITE's uniquely shaped componentry. The shapes echo the unique contours women's lipstick take on after repeated use. BITE launched with four versions that were used to categorize lipsticks colours: reds, pinks, nudes and berries.
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All Saints' Day Year C
A Sermon Preached by The Rev Ian M Delinger on October 30, 2016
What is a saint? Here's one definition:
"The notion of the Christian saint, or holy person, traces its scriptural origins primarily to the Pauline theology of the holiness of the corporate church, or Body of Christ, in which all its members have their specific gifts and part to play."
There is also a "tradition of sanctity, which sees in the Christian saint not only an exceptional moral individual, but also a man or woman who exercised a certain detachment from the society of the day and its values." So, if any of you out there think that The Oxford Dictionary of Christian Thought reflects your life, please come forward.
The Gospel set for today is "The Blessings and Woes". The association of the Blessings and Woes with the lives of the saints is somewhat misleading. It's association with All Saints' Day suggests that the saints were…well…saintly, and that the regular people were a bit nasty to them. The lives of the saints were long suffering for their perfection, a bit like Cinderella scrubbing the floors as her step-sisters and step-mother trot off to fancy parties.
If our Old Testament reading from Daniel is supposed to offer a glimpse of what it means to be a saint, I'm still a bit confused about how to tell a saint from anyone else. The section we read is not straightforward, because it's chopped into pieces. But the re-inserting the parts chopped out doesn't help much. Sure, I understand that the holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingdom, but there is the question whether the Holy ones are human (like us) or heavenly (not like us).
'Holy one' in the OT usually refers to angelic beings; our saints are all human – except for St Michael the Archangel. Furthermore, is that kingdom earthly or heavenly? This reading in this context, to me, is simply propaganda that the saints were perfect, and that we are to emulate these perfect lives.
There's a book entitled "Saints Behaving Badly: The Cutthroats, Crooks, Trollops, Con Men and Devil-Worshippers Who Became Saints" (Image, 2006) by Thomas Craughwell. He writes: "The saints were not perfect. They're exactly like us. They committed sins. They had bad habits. They did stupid stuff." Let's have a look at some of those bad habits and stupid stuff:
Augustine of Hippo, is well-known for saying, "God, grant me chastity and continence, but not yet."
Teresa of Avila would use twigs and olive branches to make herself vomit — which nowadays would be classified as bulimia.
On days when she took communion, Saint Catherine of Siena would go to her study and vomit up any food that she ate. According to the book "Holy Anorexia" (University of Chicago Press, 1954), fully half of the medieval saints showed symptoms of anorexia.
Saint Mary of Egypt ran away from home at age 12 and spent more than a dozen years living on the street as a seductress. She loved to corrupt innocent young Christian men. "She once joined a pilgrimage to Rome and seduced not only the entire crew on the ship, but she seduced all the pilgrims as well." Just a note: I think "seduced" is being used as a euphemism. After years of exuberant sinning, she traveled to Jerusalem to seduce young Christians at church. But when she reached the doors of a church, she felt a strange force repulsing her, and immediately felt the wickedness of her life, repented, prayed to the Virgin Mary and took communion. After hearing a voice tell her to cross the Jordan River, she spent 47 years living in isolation in the desert, surviving mostly off herbs.
Some saints didn't exist at all. For example, the patron saint of the city of my birth, Saint Barbara, was allegedly a wealthy fourth-century woman who was persecuted by her father for her Christian faith. Along the way to becoming a martyred saint, legend has it her betrayers were transformed into stone statues and locusts, her wounds were miraculously healed and her father was struck dead by lightning. But there is no evidence that she ever existed.
I would imagine that a good read of Craughwell's book, or each saint having an hour with Barbara Walters or Oprah Winfrey, we would discover that every one of them had some bad qualities. They WERE human, after all. And when we make it to Heaven, we might find that their halos are made out of anodized aluminum rather than shimmering gold.
My mother's favorite hymn is "I sing a song of the saints of God!" She says it's because the song not only states, it provides examples of the qualities and activities of real, everyday people who are saints. If you look at the list of professions, you will find almost all of them as current or past members of St Stephen's. And I'm sure if you spoke to a member of the History Committee, they will be able to find a member of St Stephen's who was a rancher who met his or her demise by some sort of animal that we can consider a "fierce wild beast"!
Ultimately, like anything about our faith, becoming a saint is about God!
Living a spotless life was not on the Sainthood checklist; the single criterion was having a singular focus on getting closer to God. That's what Augustine did – you know…the guy who prayed for chastity, but not just yet. In the Confessions St Augustine, he does just that: confesses his un-saintly conduct.
It is said that the review of one's suitability for sainthood tends to stress the miraculous effects of an individual's life and to underplay the role of internal struggle and personal development…until only very recently. It's interesting that we study the internal struggle and personal development of those saints who were only canonized due to the miracles which occurred in their names after their death. Perhaps that's because we're Anglicans, and we don't do the canonization; we simply look for the inspiration.
Being a saint is doing the work of God, and we shouldn't be tricked into thinking that it takes exceptional, superhuman character to do the work of God. When we sing a song of the saints of God, we might be able to imagine someone we know in there. And you don't necessarily have to be world-famous to be a saint.
As we meditate on the lives of the saints and attempt to model our lives and ministries after them, let's not be too concerned with superhuman perfection or with having some sort of a God complex. We are human. We each have the capacity to do the work of God. Of all the saints, St Peter...considered the first pope...DENIED Jesus 3 times in Jesus' most desperate time of need!!
So, we want to think that the halos are made of shimmering gold to represent perfect lives. The halos could very well be made of aluminum to represent normal, everyday lives, but it's the fact that they have a halo, which signifies that they stood out.
The first part of today's Gospel reading is also referred to as "The Beatitudes". It is Luke's parallel Sermon on the Plain to Matthew's longer set of Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount. Like saints, in 1C Judaism, they stood out. Jesus publicly elevates the humble to a higher status than the fortunate. We have been conditioned to believe the saints to be purer than pure, with the innocents and naivety of a compassionate child. It is those with the cheap, anodized aluminum halos who, with humility, are doing the work of God. There are plenty of those people around who go unnoticed and un-thanked.
For those of you at St Stephen's who do so much in the name of St Stephen's and for God, with your specific gifts and parts to play, who go unappreciated or un-thanked, I publicly thank you
– no matter how many ships' crew you are seducing! We can talk about that later. Local saints are in abundance!
[The image is of The Cloud of Witnesses. The artist and official title are unknown.]


Terrorists attack! Diya Aur Baati Hum 22nd August 2016 Written Updates :- The show starts with Arpita informing Sandhya that all the signals are jammed, so terrorist cannot talk with each other. Sandhya says we have to catch the terrorists as soon as possible.
Minister asked Commissioner that why is signal jammed as he is not able to make the important call? Commissioner informed him that Sandhya has done this to catch all the terrorist as she feel there is the bomb hidden in Devata's idol and we have to save thousands of lakhs from this bomb.
Meanwhile, four terrorists shoot few innocent people on the road and take their car and flew away. Sandhya was informed that four terrorists went towards Ajmer Highway. Sandhya asked Arpita that all these four terrorist must not get escape.
On the other side, Sooraj reached home with Ved and Vansh. Meanwhile, Sandhya reached at the place where four of the terrorist were hidden. She asked them to surrender. But, one of them shoots at Sandhya.
Sooraj informed everything to Bhabhoo. Babashah, Arzoo, and Bhabhoo get shocked and cries. Vansh asked Sooraj, whether Ved's mummy will catch those four people who killed my real parents? He also tried to escape, so he can kill them. But he faints.
On the other side, one terrorist shoot a policeman and he got injured. Sandhya asked Arpita to take him with her Arpita goes and Sandhya goes inside the building where a terrorist was hidden.
Vansh tried to escape and recalled her parent's death. He says this is not my house and I will rather die, instead of leaving here. Ved says this is your house and I am your brother. But Vansh run and Sooraj holds him and told him that we should talk peacefully.
The terrorist throws a net on Sandhya and she caught. Then, they hear Police alarm and shoots at Sandhya. Sandhya closed her eyes. The terrorist smiles and leaves from there.
In the upcoming episode, the terrorist will shoot innocent people randomly and Bhabhoo and family went shock seeing all this.