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No homo
No homo is a phrase used as slang at the end of a sentence to assert the statement spoken by the speaker had no intentional homosexual implications.[1] The phrase is also "added to a statement in order to rid [oneself] of a possible homosexual double-entendre".[1][2] Pause is also used for this meaning.[citation needed]
2 Use of the phrase
3 Criticism of the phrase
4 Notable uses
The phrase was originated by Harlem, New York City, natives and made famous by the Harlem rapper Cam'ron as a way to quash any sexual and gender error or overstep within lyrics.[3] Joshua Brown in the Journal of Homosexuality, states "the phrase no homo arose in Hip-Hop lyrics of the 1990s as a discourse interjection to negate supposed sexual and gender transgressions".[3] The phrase no homo used in a lyrical context comes as a pre-emptive maneuver to deflect any attacks on the artist's masculinity or heterosexual status.[3] Within this context, "No homo is not necessarily addressing homosexuality, but creating a verbal defensive in the musical battlefield that is wrought with signifyn' and bustin'. [Musicians] realize that a lyric, which is 'inadvertently gay,' is fodder for another's verbal attack on their masculinity within hip-hop culture. In an attempt to divert their own de-masculinization, musicians presuppose those attacks at their masculinity".[3]
Use of the phrase[edit]
As with many attributes of hip hop culture, the use of no homo has become integrated into the mainstream North American vernacular. One reason for this as proposed by Brown is that the integration and reception of the specific phrase no homo into the conversational dialect of North American English was simple and due in part to its phonetic resonance[clarification needed].[3] Due to its association to the display of hypermasculinity, scholar Deborah Cameron argues the use of this phrase by young males demonstrates how "gender has constantly to be reaffirmed and publicly displayed by repeatedly performing particular acts in accordance to cultural norms".[4]
It is often viewed as humorous, particularly when in relation to a double entendre.[5]
The use of no homo among women is far less commonplace.[3] Brown states that "women can and do use 'no homo,' although the instances are markedly less in frequency" because it is not unacceptable for a female to commit a gender transgression or display femininity through their modes of speaking.[3] Hip hop artist Nicki Minaj used the phrase in her song "Baddest Bitch", stating in the lyrics: "And if he want some pussy that's a no-no / I only fuck with bad bitches, no homo".[3]
Criticism of the phrase[edit]
According to some critics, no homo perpetuates the notion that homosexuality and gay people are lesser than heterosexuality and straight people.[5] Others have pointed out that the phrase is used among gay people.[5] There are instances of LGBT people using no homo, though it is most often done so in a more ambiguous or critical light and does not reduce the homophobic qualities.[3] For instance, it could be used by a gay man "when complimenting a straight man on his appearance...distancing the compliment from a sexual advance, when a gay man feels threatened or seeks to protect himself from misunderstanding"[3] or if "a homosexual man said 'my fiancé ( another man ) and I are going to get married this summer, no homo'".[5] In these instances, the phrase was used either as a protective measure for one's legitimate misunderstanding or as an ironic commentary on the phrase itself.
Several social commentators have criticized the use of no homo in hip hop and in the mainstream. It has been said that the phrase "uphold[s] an unhealthy relationship with homosexuality, a relationship based in fear."[6] Fox News commentator Marc Lamont Hill encouraged the hip hop community to stop using no homo in its music.[7]
At the same time, Slate columnist Jonah Mills suggested the use of the phrase is somewhat more complex. Weiner notes several hip hop artists – such as Cam'ron and Lil Wayne – cultivate an extravagant and camp public persona while embracing homophobia, thus saying no homo can help expand established concepts of masculinity and challenge the status quo.[1]
Notable uses[edit]
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In 2002, Cam'ron used the expression in the outro of his single "Welcome to New York City"".
In 2004, Jadakiss rapped "A real man shouldn't have to say No Homo" in his "It Ain't Hard to Tell Freestyle".
In 2006, Cam'ron uses the expression repeatedly while urinating on someone in Killa Season
In 2007, Kanye West used the term in "Barry Bonds".
In 2008, rapper Lil Wayne used the term in his hit song "Lollipop".
In 2009, Kanye West used the term in the song "Run This Town".
In 2010, hip hop artist Nicki Minaj used no homo in her song "Baddest Bitch".[3]
In 2011, The Lonely Island made a parody of the expression with their song "No Homo" published in their album Turtleneck & Chain. The song begins with standard usage of the term and expands to be said after more and more blatantly homosexual statements such as "I've been thinking about fucking a dude (no homo)"[8]
In 2013, Roy Hibbert of the Indiana Pacers stirred up controversy after he used the term in a post-game interview following a playoff game against the Miami Heat. Hibbert was fined US$75,000 by the NBA for his comments.[9] Hibbert said, "The momentum could have shifted right there if [James] got an easy dunk." "There was what – was it Game 3 here? I really felt that I let Paul down in terms of having his back when LeBron was scoring in the post or getting to the paint, because he stretched me out so much. No homo."[10] Hibbert later apologized for the remark and another obscenity he used during the press conference in a statement released by the Pacers: "I am apologizing for insensitive remarks made during the postgame press conference after our victory over Miami Saturday night," Hibbert said in the statement released by the Pacers. "They were disrespectful and offensive and not a reflection of my personal views. I used a slang term that is not appropriate in any setting, private or public, and the language I used definitely has no place in a public forum, especially over live television. I apologize to those who I have offended, to our fans and to the Pacers' organization."[11]
In 2018 Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was fined $25,000 for using the phrase in a post-game interview.[12]
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^ a b c Weiner, Jonah (2009-08-06). "Does This Purple Mink Make Me Look Gay? The rise of no homo and the changing face of hip-hop homophobia". Slate. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
^ "How to be a straight man: Reflections on "No homo" and metrosexuality - From The Square". From The Square. 2015-06-25. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
^ a b c d e f g h i j k Brown, Joshua R. (2011). "No Homo". Journal of Homosexuality. 58 (3): 299–314. doi:10.1080/00918369.2011.546721. PMID 21360388. S2CID 34511853 – via Academia.
^ Cameron, Deborah (2014). "Performing Gender Identity: Young Mean's Talk and the Construction of Heterosexual Masculinity". In Coupland, Nikolas; Jaworski, Adam (eds.). The Discourse Reader. London: Routledge. pp. 47–64.
^ a b c d "Why "no homo" is homophobic (in case you somehow missed it)". linguistic pulse. 2013-06-04. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
^ Matson, Andrew (2009-07-27). "The continuing saga of KUBE morning host Eddie Francis and American English's current homophobic lexicography". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
^ "Roundup: Kiss-Ins Spread, 'No Homo' Must Go". The Advocate. 2009-07-21. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
^ Jeffries, David. "Review: Turtleneck & Chain".
^ Garrison, Drew (2013-06-02). "Roy Hibbert fined $75,000 for post-game remarks". SBNation.com. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
^ Golliver, Ben (2013-06-02). "Pacers' Roy Hibbert uses homophobic slang term in post-game press conference | The Point Forward - SI.com". Nba.si.com. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
^ "2013 NBA playoffs - Roy Hibbert of Indiana Pacers apologizes for postgame gay slur - ESPN". Espn.go.com. 2013-06-03. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
^ "Nuggets star Nikola Jokic fined for saying 'no homo' during interview". 7 November 2018.
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The Thursday workshops are an optional, limited enrollment component of the conference, not included in the regular registration fee. You will have the opportunity to choose from hands-on workshops and sessions taught by masters of the craft, including forensics, pitching techniques, and more.
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Please try to register in advance so our Programming Chair and faculty have an idea of how many participants to expect at the various workshops. Some workshops may require signing up in advance to get the maximum benefit – for example: some workshops recommend you submit samples of your writing to be critiqued. The contact for such a session will be listed on the schedule. Otherwise, you may always observe. You may, however, register on Thursday.
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Male to Colombo to Dubai to Milan and finally landing in New York forty hours later was the route we took home from the Maldives last week. The jet lag has been palpable but we'd both say it has been worth it for the perfection we experienced in our beach bungalow island paradise for six magical days. But for most of the people we talked to, the look of disbelief in their eyes when we explained the journey home was enough to say-"no way, I'd never do that!" We've gotten the same response countless times with the question-'how long is the flight from New York to Melbourne? What on earth do you do for that long?' Travel may mean something different to everyone, but no matter the explanation, we all have our reasons for leaping.
For me, travel is a journey from start to finish. Be it a two-day jaunt or a leap of years-I find magic in every part. It's hard to believe considering when I even mention a thought about a trip or a move; my mom get's stressed not liking anything to do with the word travel. For me, it's exhilarating. There's the research, the decision, the planning, the packing and then the actual adventure. I enjoy it all, but I actually get excited when I get to the airport, hand off my bags, head through security and know that I'm on my way! Each time I wander around the airport shops like a kid in a candy store knowing something great is about to happen-the anticipation is only the start to the journey.
It's been called a traveler's curse, itchy feet, a vice, an escape, running away and a million other things, but for the travelers I know, it's part of their make up. Check the genetic code and I think you'd find a travel gene as part of many of our DNA compositions. We'll tell you that our lists continue to grow no matter how many lands our feet touch. Some count passport stamps while others regale you with tales of amazing people and incredible human-interest stories. We'll save our pennies regularly for that unquenchable desire to spend them on an adventure. Some travel solo on a journey all their own while others go in groups and find they learn even more about themselves than they ever expected. Some seek the world's wisdom while others have a passion for learning as much as possible through first-hand encounters different than those in which they themselves experienced in their youth.
Why do you travel? What for you is worth the leap or the risk? Does the age old adage, "if you think adventure is dangerous, try routine-it's lethal" resonate with you? Is it to experience other cultures, food, beer and lifestyles? Do you feel a pull towards nature's beauty or the UNESCO world heritage site list? Do you like to volunteer in other parts of the world? Is it to get outside your comfort zone or just to know that you're one small part of a much greater world? For me, it's a mixture of all of these things. The insatiable curiosity of learning by doing is a driving force but the act of travel encompasses so many others that it's difficult to put into words. Like many fellow travelers, the rush of travel makes me feel alive and although it comes with risks-I believe they are far outweighed by the rewards. I breathe better when I travel. I feel better when I'm planning an adventure. I smile more when talking to others about their experiences and bantering about ideas for new exploits. I learn more about the world when I'm forced outside my comfort zone and I relish the relationships that have been fostered by these ventures. Even more so, through my travels I've learned more about myself and why I leap, and I've learned to trust that the net will, without a doubt, appear.
In the end, although I would never tell you that these past few days of waking up at 4am has been pleasant (when you're not heading to the airport to catch another flight at least), the sunrises have been beautiful and the jet lag undoubtedly worthwhile.
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You'll Regret Not Eating Bananas with Black Spots After Watching This!
Bananas are being enjoyed by many, and we know that everyone are really careful when deciding to buy some. They are so delicious that rarely anyone can resist them, but there is one thing you must be aware of before buying these tropical flavor fruits.
The fully ripe banana produces a substance called TNF( Tumor Necrosis Factor) which has the ability to combat abnormal cells. As the banana ripens, it develops dark spots or patches on the skin. The more dark patches it has, the higher will be its' immunity enhancement quality.
A lot of people are throwing away these kind of bananas because of its awful looks. They even claim that it's already rotten since it has brown spots. But here are the benefits of the said rotten bananas that will surely make you regret not eating them.
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4. It fights off depression because of the tryptophan that increases the serotonin level.
5. Has fibers that help the bowel movements.
6. It will calm the nerves to prevent being stressed out.


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New Dinosaur-Era Bird Discovered in Japan: Fukuipteryx prima
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A new genus and species of non-ornithothoracine bird has been identified from bones collected in Japan.
Life restoration of Fukuipteryx prima, a primitive bird that lived in what is now Japan about 120 million years ago. Image credit: Masanori Yoshida.
The ancient bird lived approximately 120 million years ago during the Aptian age of the Early Cretaceous epoch.
Dubbed Fukuipteryx prima, it was the size of a pigeon and is one of the most primitive birds ever discovered.
"Fukuipteryx prima is a non-ornithothoracine bird and is the first such record to our knowledge outside north-eastern China," said Dr. Takuya Imai, a researcher in the Institute of Dinosaur Research at the Fukui Prefectural University and the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, and his colleagues from Japan and China.
Except for Archaeopteryx, non-ornithothoracine birds had previously been known only from the Jehol Biota and contemporary deposits in northern Korean Peninsula.
The partial skeleton of Fukuipteryx prima was found in the Kitadani Dinosaur Quarry in the city of Katsuyama in Japan's Fukui province in 2013.
"Unlike most other Early Cretaceous birds, the specimen is 3D preserved, and exhibits several autapomorphies, leading to erect a new taxon, Fukuipteryx prima," the paleontologists said.
The partial skeleton of Fukuipteryx prima. Scale bar – 3 cm. Image credit: Imai et al, doi: 10.1038/s42003-019-0639-4.
A bone analysis suggests that this individual was likely a subadult (less than one year old) nearly reaching its skeletal maturity.
The bird had a set of features comparable to that of other earliest birds including Archaeopteryx.
However, it was much more advanced than Archaeopteryx and had a long, robust, and rod-shaped pygostyle — a fused cluster of tail vertebrae to which to which tail feathers are attached.
Dr. Imai and co-authors believe that Fukuipteryx prima was capable of limited flight.
"The discovery of Fukuipteryx prima further increases the geological distribution of non-ornithothoracine birds," they said.
"It appears that they are not restricted to a relatively cold, highland lacustrine environment in the Early Cretaceous of north-eastern China, but inhabited more temperate, lowland regions such as the one represented by the Kitadani Formation, most likely with other ornithothoracines widespread around the globe."
The findings were published in the journal Communications Biology.
T. Imai et al. 2019. An unusual bird (Theropoda, Avialae) from the Early Cretaceous of Japan suggests complex evolutionary history of basal birds. Commun Biol 2 (399); doi: 10.1038/s42003-019-0639-4
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Compounding has made many millionaires.
But very rarely do they get written about. Nobody is interested in the dull, monotonous and tedious stories.
Fun, excitement, drama... that's what people like, and demand. Hence the media too seldom focuses its attention on those who made their millions in a simple and straightforward manner.
You should, however, not forget that your objective here is to make millions, not fun and drama. There are many other avenues to get your dose of fun and drama. Therefore, as far as making money is concerned, stick to the time-tested rules.
As explained in my earlier blog post 'Compound Your Way to Wealth', the formula is plain and obvious. Even the genius like Albert Einstein was a great admirer and supporter of the method of compounding.
The problem is not so much in understanding it — but in implementing it.
Well, that's because it's rather time-consuming. Therefore, in today's fast-paced world — where things work at the touch of the button — I guess it is impractical to expect people to be patient. No one wants to sow the seeds; and then wait for years for them to bear the fruits. They would rather sit at home and hope to win a lottery or hit a jackpot.
Yes, I agree that the compounding process does test one's patience and commitment.
You know how it is with a car. When you start, it takes some time to overcome inertia and pick up speed. But thereafter the acceleration is much faster. Remember the good old Newton's law you studied in your school?
Same principle applies to your wealth creation too... once it picks up momentum, it becomes easier and easier and easier... and you become richer and richer and richer.
Suppose you invest Rs.5000 every month for 25 years. Thus, you would have invested Rs.15 lakhs. Assuming 10% p.a. returns, you will have about Rs.65 lakhs at the end. Let us see graphically how this money growth looks like.
But the more important point to note here is how your wealth accelerates.
- It takes 10 long years to reach to your first Rs.10 lakhs.
- (and so on) From Rs.50 to 60 lakhs in merely 1.75 years.
The analogy of boiling water might be quite apt here. What happens when you start to boil water? To begin with, its temperature starts rising... from 25oC to 30oC to 50oC and so on. Though the water is getting hotter, nothing noticeable is happening on the surface… right up to 99.9oC. And then, with increase in temperature by just 0.1oC, the water starts boiling.
If you didn't have the knowledge and patience, you would have stopped heating in between — exclaiming that nothing seems to be happening. This way you would never get your boiling water!
Even if you take a temporary break, you may have to start all over again. So, once you begin, never stop in-between.
b. You are willing to be patient.
That's what I said earlier. You have to be patient in the initial years. But later the growth will be exponential. Thus you will achieve your financial independence much sooner than what may initially appear to be a long and interminably wait.
This is the magic of compounding.


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Harvard Medical School, Law School To Maintain Jobs and Pay for Contracted Dining Workers
Harvard Medical School, pictured above, and Harvard Law School separately enacted policies this week that benefited their schools' contracted dining workers. By Ryan N. Gajarawala
By Cara J. Chang and Meimei Xu, Crimson Staff Writers
Contracted dining workers at two Harvard schools received welcome news this week as Harvard Medical School announced it would not pursue 16 layoffs as planned, and Harvard Law School announced it would continue paying contracted dining employees and eventually bring them in-house.
The University reduced support for employees covered by its emergency excused absence policy, which had sustained pay and benefits for all employees whose work had been suspended due to the pandemic, on Jan. 15. Idled contracted employees could no longer receive pay and direct employees could receive up to 70 percent of their pay, though continued application of the original policy was up to each Harvard school.
The Law School announced last Friday that it will terminate its contract with Restaurant Associates, a national dining services firm, and transition its food services to Harvard University Dining Services when dining facilities reopen. In the meantime, approximately 50 idled Restaurant Associates employees will receive 70 percent of their salary until at least June 30.
Separately, the Medical School announced Thursday that it will not lay off workers from Restaurant Associates as it had planned. Last Friday, the school informed roughly half of its dining workers — 16 employees — that they would be laid off on Jan. 29, according to one of the affected employees, Ed W. Holbrook. Following the Medical School's reversal of its decision, those employees will continue to work for full pay, according to HMS spokesperson Laura DeCoste.
Both announcements come after months of advocacy by unions and supporters on behalf of contracted employees subject to the policy change, including a petition signed by more than 1,100 Harvard affiliates and a Jan. 14 rally to demand pay for idled contracted workers in the spring. Harvard Business School and the Graduate School of Education previously announced that they would continue to pay contracted custodians.
Law School spokesperson Jeff Neal thanked Restaurant Associates in an emailed statement and wrote that the firm's employees will be integrated into HUDS by order of seniority.
"When campus dining facilities eventually reopen, HUDS has agreed to offer positions for Harvard Law School facilities, in order of seniority, to as many affected RA employees as possible," Neal wrote. "HUDS will also consider RA employees for open positions at other HUDS-operated dining facilities across the University."
The Law School will have provided more than $5.7 million to its idled dining workers for 15 months of continuity pay by June 30, Neal added.
Restaurant Associates did not respond to a request for comment Friday morning.
DeCoste also wrote in an emailed statement that the Medical School is grateful to the Restaurant Associates employees for their "hard work and dedication over the past 10 months amid the challenges of the COVID pandemic."
"Harvard Medical School does not intend to reduce staffing levels, hours, or pay for Restaurant Associates employees at this time," she wrote.
While HMS will not lay off the employees as planned, it has not committed to extending Harvard's emergency excused absence policy to its contracted workers, were they to be idled.
Workers and student activists said they are glad that the schools have decided to increase protections for contracted workers.
"I'm just glad Harvard decided to do the right thing, because if they didn't, it would have left me in the most financial hardship that I've ever been through," said Joey A. King, a Restaurant Associates employee at HMS and father of four.
Tascha Shahriari-Parsa, a member of the Law School student advocacy group Labor and Employment Action Project, said he is "ecstatic" the Law School decided to "do the right thing," adding that the student group will continue to support Restaurant Associates employees during the transition.
"We'll have to see how they actually negotiate their agreement with the workers going in HUDS and how that all plays out to make sure that there's nothing lost in that process," Shahriari-Parsa said. "But it would have been awful if the dining staff were laid off and didn't have wages or the means to survive between now and June, so we're happy that now they do."
Eugene Van Buren, a Law School chef currently employed by Restaurant Associates, said the transition of employees into HUDS by seniority leaves a great deal of uncertainty for contracted dining hall workers at the Law School.
"Only thing that we know is that Restaurant Associates aren't going to be responsible anymore, so that leaves us in limbo," Van Buren said. "We don't know what's gonna happen. I honestly don't know what being absorbed by HUDS means as far as our seniority, if we have to be moved away to another area. Right now we don't know anything. It's an uneasy feeling."
Blanca A. Iturralde, a Restaurant Associates employee at the Medical School, said she and her co-workers felt "relieved" by the cancellation of the layoffs, since she and many of her colleagues rely on their positions at Harvard as their only sources of income.
"For tomorrow, I don't have to worry about where I am going to find the means to provide for my family," she said.
Still, Iturralde said she worries how long Harvard will continue to offer her a job.
Holbrook also said he was relieved at the news, but remains concerned for the long term.
"There's no guarantee how long we're going to be back to work," he said.
In the interim, Holbrook said that Restaurant Associates employees at HMS are continuing to push for 70 percent pay if they are idled by the pandemic.
"We're still going to continue to fight to get the guarantee of the 70 percent pay like all the other HUDS and RA employees are getting," he said.
Molecular and Cellular Biology Ph.D. student Hasreet K. Gill is organizing an event on Jan. 25 to contact Medical School Dean George Q. Daley '82 to secure 70 percent pay for workers should they be idled. Although HMS decided to rescind layoffs, the call-in event will still occur as planned, Gill wrote on Facebook.
"While this is a big victory, our call/write-in is STILL ON for Monday because the administration has not committed to paying people if there are future layoffs, as HLS and HBS has," Gill wrote. "This still puts dining hall and custodial staff members at risk of job and health insurance loss."
—Staff writer Cara J. Chang can be reached at cara.chang@thecrimson.com. Follow her on Twitter @CaraChang20.
—Staff writer Meimei Xu can be reached at meimei.xu@thecrimson.com. Follow her on Twitter @meimeixu7.
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A Line Made by Walking is a 1967 sculpture by British artist Richard Long. The piece was made when Long walked a continuous line into a field of grass in Wiltshire, England, and then photographed the result. The work is considered to be an important early work in the history of both land art and conceptual art. It has been described as among Long's signature works, and as his "best-known early piece".

History
A Line Made by Walking was made in 1967 when Long was a 22-year-old art student at Saint Martin's School of Art, London. At the time, Long commuted regularly between his home in Bristol and the school, a journey of around 120 miles. Stopping in Wiltshire, he found a grassy area and  walked a straight path in it repeatedly until a line was visible. He then took a black and white photograph of the result.

The work was considered innovative at the time as it proposed that the simple act of walking could be an art form, and that art could be produced by the foot as well as the hand. The piece also questioned whether the performance – or the document of the performance – was the actual artwork. As such it presented a challenge to what was traditionally understood to be as sculpture. The work, which set the tone for Long's career as an artist, was one of his earliest pieces and his first walking-based piece. In the context of Long's career, A Line Made by Walking manifested the artist's fascination with trails and traces as mapped histories, a very prevalent theme in his work.

A Line Made by Walking established Long as a minimalist and conceptual sculptor; it was also an early example of land art. Long created several pieces which hark back to the 1967 original including circles or organic paths, some in snow, dust, or even charred grass. These include Walking a Line in Peru (1972), a narrow path walked across a wide plain, leading to the foothills of distant mountains; A Line and Tracks in Bolivia (1981), approximately 150 feet long with accompanying tracks intersecting; Sea Level Waterline in Death Valley, California (1982), a path walked at the zero foot contour, representing sea level in low-lying Death Valley; and A Line in Nepal (1983), a forest path approximately 50 feet long.

Collections
The work is held in the collections of the Tate Museum, London, the Courtald Gallery,  the Getty Museum and the National Galleries of Scotland. It has also been on display in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, as part of a major exhibition of Long's work held by that museum in the 1970s and 1980s.

The 2017 novel, A Line Made by Walking, by Sara Baume, is named for the artwork.

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A cognitive illusion is usually a picture that is meant to show an ambiguous image or images. These images can be meant to confuse the senses or to require the mind to refocus attention to see both images. These kinds of illusions are categorized as ambiguous, distorting, or paradox illusions. Ambiguous images are figures that force the brain to switch back and forth between two separate images.
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£13 million sales boost from 2016 Pulled Pork campaign
By	PW Reporters on	 September 21, 2016 Marketing
The 2016 phase of the industry's Pulled Pork campaign has delivered a sales boost worth £13 million, according to new figures from AHDB Pork.
In addition to its direct cash benefits, the campaign also brought new consumers to the 'roasting' category, with the research company, Kantar, revealing a 30% rise in spending from consumers who had not previously bought either a pork, beef or lamb roasting joint and a 56% growth from so-called "light" buyers of pork, who usually only buy pork once or twice a year.
The campaign is also claimed to have brought an increased number of younger consumers to the category, with two-thirds of shoppers being under 55 years of age, which was the campaign's target demographic.
"We are really pleased with the results," said AHDB Pork's head of marketing, Kirsty Walker. "It's really important we maintain momentum and keep inspiring consumers to buy pork. We also need to remember this is just the first step on the journey to rejuvenate the image of pork by making it more relevant to today's consumer."
According to Kantar's campaign evaluation the second phase programme generated over £7.55 of additional sales, across the whole category, for every £1 spent on marketing activity by AHDB Pork.
"The campaign has been incredibly successful in getting the industry to work together on raising the profile of pork whilst driving both volume sales and the value of pork shoulder," commented AHDB Pork chair, Meryl Ward.
"In pulled pork we have a hero dish which has grown in popularity and is something consumers are obviously enjoying cooking. It's important we keep this momentum up so I'm excited to see what the next campaign will look like."
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There is talk about needing to forgive yourself. I understand that – it can be quite something when the biggest weight of condemnation is the one you place on yourself.
Yet, forgiveness is not primarily something we should be looking to do to ourselves. First and foremost the issue of forgiveness should be seen in the light of what it means in the light of a relationship with a loving heavenly Father. Where you and I can let each other down and where we often let ourselves down, there is a great Creator who invites into a relationship with Him. In this relationship He is faithful and just, kind and compassionate and consistently never lets us down. Yet we persistently let him down, it is a default to look to please ourselves rather than acknowledge Him. What that does to any relationship can be more than damaging.
The Psalmist in this piece can relate to what it is to live in rebellion to this God and the effect that it has on us. Yet when he finally acknowledges and confesses that sin he is the first to see the relief of forgiveness that is found in God. He knows what it is to be blessed in those ways. Truly experiencing how relieving it is to know that all your sins have been dealt with. Truly seeing that the access to a right relationship with God that is hindered by sin can have that hindrance removed through confession and acknowledgement to God.
What needs to be taught to others is just how valuable that experience can be in anyone's life.The life of anyone who thinks they have done too much to ever be considered, someone who feels that their behaviour and inclination can never be forgiven. For them to come across the expression of grace and truth in God is the greatest release and turnaround possible. To call it liberating is a massive understatement.
No, forgiving yourself has nothing on truly experiencing and embracing the forgiveness of God and that done so that you can have a right relationship with the God who desires to be known by you.


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New home found for bear cubs
New home found for bear cubs A new home has been found for an orphaned pair of Yukon black bear cubs. Environment Yukon announced this morning that the two cubs will be moving to a permanent home at the Calgary Zoo.
A new home has been found for an orphaned pair of Yukon black bear cubs.
Environment Yukon announced this morning that the two cubs will be moving to a permanent home at the Calgary Zoo.
In July, conservation officers killed the cubs' mother after she started eating from unsecured garbage bins in Whitehorse and was considered a threat to public safety.
The bears will be flown to Calgary and will go into quarantine when they first arrive. It's unclear when the bears will be leaving the Yukon.
"We are so pleased to be able to welcome these two cubs to the Calgary Zoo," zoo curator Jamie Dorgan said in a statement.
"As young black bears are social in their first few years of life, we are delighted to have found companions for our lone bear Manuka and are optimistic introductions will be successful. Together, these three will be able to educate our visitors about the dangers of bears becoming habituated to humans."
The cubs had been staying temporarily at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve.
"The Department of Environment values the extra effort made by staff at the preserve to house and care for the cubs," said Environment Minister Currie Dixon.
"This falls outside their mandate of offering unparalleled wildlife viewing and photo opportunities, yet it was done thoughtfully and well."
The Calgary Zoo is western Canada's largest zoo and is accredited by the American and Canadian zoo associations. It's home to more than 120 species. One-third of those are considered endangered or at-risk.
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Michael Sergi His Record, Net Worth, Weight, Age & More!
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By Benjamin Strusnik, December 29, 2021
Who Is Michael Sergi?
Michael Sergi is a second degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt, he was graded by the world renowned three time World Champion and UFC veteran Marcio "Pe De Pano" Cruz. Michael was the first American to achieve the rank under Professor Cruz. Michael competed extensively in Jiu Jitsu tournaments across the United States. He has achieved notoriety through winning the IBJJF Pan American NoGi Championship and the IBJJF American Nationals. Along with Michael's achievements he has racked up 34 IBJJF medals including 12 Gold.
Mobility Fundamentals: Grapplers Guide To Warm Up & Cool Down by Michael Sergi
Michael began his journey into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the year 2000 while attending Georgia Southern University. Michael was already heavily interested in Martial Arts as he practised Muay Thai Kickboxing. One of Michael's friends convinced him to try a Jiu Jitsu class and he was instantly hooked. The problem for Michael was that in Savannah there were very few training partners to drill with, Michael would visit various high level practitioners in order to try and improve his grappling skills. By 2008 Michael decided to open his own club called "Serg BJJ and Fitness" where he began building a team of extremely reputable athletes.
In 2012 Michael met the famous Marcio Cruz, who was a 5th degree Black belt and a three time World Champion. Marcio Cruz became Michael's mentor, as he helped him develop his pathway in Jiu Jitsu. Michael spent numerous hours on the phone to Marcio as they problem solved the Rubik's Cube that is Jiu Jitsu. Over the next couple of years Michael competed extensively on the American circuit of grappling, conquering many tournaments like the New York, Miami and Orlando Open events. In 2014 Michael competed at the Boca Raton Open in the Master 2 Brown belt division. Michael won the Gold medal and as he was on the podium his mentor Marcio Cruz came bustling through the crowd and awarded Michael with a Black belt, one of Michael's most fondest moments.
Competing as a Black belt over the next few years gave Michael considerable inspiration, as he conquered many IBJJF tournaments including; New York Pro, Atlanta Spring Open, Miami Spring Open and 3 consecutive Atlanta Winter Opens. Michael would also achieve his greatest moments as he won both the IBJJF Pan American Championships and the IBJJF American Nationals. Michael was extremely proud of his achievements as he still can't believe he became the Champion.
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How Old Is Michael Sergi?
Michael Sergi was born in the coastal city of Savannah in Georgia, USA. He is currently 44 years of age, and born in 1977.
Michael Sergi's Career Outside Of Jiu Jitsu!
Michael Sergi has achieved a level two certification in Modern Army Combatives through the United States Army. Michael Sergi has become a prolific instructor for Army personnel, and has prepared many soldiers for combative missions with campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. Michael has also provided many instructional seminars for the Army and the Marine Corp Personnel.
Michael Sergi is also extremely proud of his in-depth knowledge in coaching, as not only does he possess Martial Arts experience he has a knack for other professional sports. Michael was the head coach for the Men's and Women's cross country running team at Savannah College of Art and Design. For 5 seasons Michael served as Head Coach and for the last three seasons he directed his team to the Sun Conference second place finish in the Men's and the Women's divisions. Michael also helped 6 runners qualify for the NAIA National Championships in both of his last two seasons. Michael has been recently appointed the new Head Coach of the Men's Cross Country team at Armstrong Atlantic State University. The director of AASU Lisa Sweany has reported that Michael Sergi is bringing a level of knowledge, experience and proven success that she knows will get the Pirates to the next level.
How Much Is Michael Sergi Worth?
Michael Sergi has built quite an impressive net worth as he has continued his surge up the ranks of the business mountain. He has an extremely profitable and popular BJJ Academy called Serg BJJ where he trains many up and coming athletes. Michael has also made significant wealth through training Army personnel and Marine Corp personnel through his training programs and the vast many seminars he has hosted. Michael has also contributed to the growth of Martial Arts through his published articles for BJJ Legends Magazine, Michael has interviewed some of the biggest names in the Martial Arts world. Michael's works have been featured in both Gracie Magazine and Gladiator Magazine. Michael has also profited immensely through his top tier cross country running coaching roles over the years. Michael has a net worth reported to be over 3 million dollars and with all of his business avenues his stocks are rising exponentially. Along with all of his personal and business accomplishments, Michael is also working with BJJ Fanatics to provide expert instructional videos like; Mobility Fundamentals: Grapplers Guide To Warm Up And Cool Down! Which is available exclusively at bjjfanatics.com.
How Tall Is Michael Sergi?
Michael Sergi stands at 5 feet and 7 inches tall which is the equivalent of 170 cm.
How Much Does Michael Sergi Weigh?
Michael Sergi weighs in at 195 pounds which is the equivalent of 88 kilograms.
Michael Sergi's Best Fight Of All Time
At the age of 44 Michael Sergi decided to enter the IBJJF Pan American championship. Usually he would receive notifications about these kinds of events, but due to the Covid 19 Pandemic he did not receive the correspondence he needed. Michael decided to email the event coordinators to try and get a spot in the event, when he finally received the information he realised that the event was at 99.7% capacity. Michael had only just made his way into the NoGi event. Michael was predominantly a Gi fighter and had not done a lot of NoGi training, but he thought he would give it a go anyway. On the day of the event Michael looked at the bracket and saw that he was the lowest ranked fighter in the group and that his first match was against the top ranked fighter. Michael went into the match with nothing to lose and after some hand fighting he could feel he had the upper hand. Michael also felt his opponents nerves and by the end of the fight Michael was victorious. In his second fight he fought a familiar opponent and he cut right through him, submitting his opponent inside of a couple minutes. Michael had his sights set on winning Gold and as he entered into the final he put all fear aside as he embraced the moment. Michael got the takedown that landed out of bounds, and by half way through the match the score was 0 - 0, but Michael knew he was going to win. By the end of the match Michael prevailed as the winner by points and was crowned the IBJJF Pan American Champion.
Michael Sergi's Record And Accomplishments!
Michael Sergi has become a formidable opponent in the middle of the competition arena. Michael has won an incredible 34 IBJJF medals including 12 IBJJF Gold medals. Some of Michael's accomplishments have been;
IBJJF Pan American NoGi Champion, IBJJF American National NoGi Champion, IBJJF New York Pro Champion, 3 x IBJJF Atlanta Winter Open Champion, IBJJF Atlanta Spring Open, IBJJF Orlando Open Champion, IBJJF Miami Spring Open Champion, IBJJF New York Summer Open Champion.
Along with all of his BJJ achievements Michael has also made significant achievements through coaching. Many of Michael's runners have accomplished high results including NCAA and NAIA qualifiers and All Region and All American Running selections.
Michael has also achieved Level 2 Modern Army Combatives certification, 2nd Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Master of Science in Sports Medicine, Bachelor of Science in Sports Management, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, Bachelor of Science in Sports Psychology.
Michael Sergi's Injuries!
Michael Sergi has endured through many injuries in his career as a Martial Artist. With over 20 years of competition Jiu Jitsu Michael has suffered from; hamstring strains, back strains, cracked ribs and fractured bones. Throughout his career Michael has always had a positive mindset, something that comes with experience as Michael is an entrepreneur of the Martial Arts world. Michael has always been huge on developing his conditioning and his mental preparation which has its elements of injury prevention and rehabilitation. Michael has excelled in these fields, which is what makes him one of the premier coaches of Martial Arts, Fitness and Combative Techniques in the world.
Is Michael Sergi Retired?
Michael Sergi at the age of 44 is still an active competitor in BJJ competitions as he enters into various Masters divisions. Michael is also heavily invested in his BJJ academy Serg BJJ which is an affiliate of Marcio Cruz's lineage. Michael still coaches running at Armstrong Atlantic State University and continues to serve the United States Army with numerous seminars and soldier training. Michael is an inspiring American who endeavours to continue to help the growth of Sports, Martial Arts and Combative Training in the US and the World.
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activpayroll, the global payroll and employee mobility specialist headquartered in Aberdeen, has won the Global Payroll Supplier of the Year award at the recent Payroll Awards in Amsterdam.
The Payroll Awards, hosted by The Global Payroll Association, is the only award ceremony in the world for professionals involved in global payroll. The annual awards ceremony, now in its second year, took place at the iconic Westerkerk in Amsterdam. The event celebrated technical excellence and professional development amongst companies and their payroll teams operating across the globe.
The accolade was presented to activpayroll in recognition of its continued global growth year on year, supporting over 1,000 customers in more than 120 countries worldwide and providing payroll solutions to support companies with international needs.
Sian Odgers, Business Services Director of activpayroll, picked up the prestigious award and commented: "As a team, we are absolutely thrilled to win this award, it's the first time we've entered The Payroll Awards and it definitely won't be the last, it was a fantastic evening!


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La contrebassine est un instrument à cordes pincées artisanal fabriqué généralement à partir d'une bassine en tôle galvanisée tenant lieu de caisse de résonance (plus récemment en plastique), d'un bâton (de la taille d'un manche à balai - ustensile généralement utilisé - tenant lieu de manche) et d'une seule et unique corde (souvent du type corde à linge).
C'est la basse primitive des tout premiers joueurs de jazz et de blues cadien, des Jug band et autres formations apparentées.

Dérivés
N'étant pas défini dans un cadre strict, les formes et les matériaux de base utilisés sont de natures très diverses. Pourtant on distingue deux grands principes :
la contrebassine d'origine, obligatoirement monocorde et dont le manche reste mobile, la contrebassine moderne, dont le manche est souvent fixe, qui peut avoir plusieurs cordes et dont souvent la bassine n'est plus à plat à l'envers sur le sol mais traversée par le manche. Cette structure est très similaire à une contrebasse : la harpobasse de Philippe Berne dont le mode vibratoire est similaire.

Fabrication
La contrebassine dite cajun d'origine, la plus simple et la plus primitive, est structurée comme suit :
 la bassine est posée à l'envers sur le sol ;
 le fond de la bassine est percé d'un trou en son centre dans lequel on attache une corde (de type drisse, ou corde à linge, c'est selon) ;
 on pratique à la scie sur une extrémité d'un manche (un balai peut faire l'affaire, mais un manche de pioche, d'un diamètre plus important est souvent préférable) une entaille de quelques millimètres qui viendra reposer sur le bord de la bassine ;
 on attache à l'autre extrémité du manche la corde (en s'aidant aussi parfois d'une entaille pratiquée dans le bois)
De plus, comme il n'y a pas d'ouïe sur la caisse de résonance, il est fréquent de mettre une cale de quelques centimètres  à l'avant sous la bassine pour soulever le bord de celle-ci.

Jeu
Bien souvent de justesse très approximative, cet instrument ne se joue que pizzicato. C'est en tirant le manche plus ou moins vers l'arrière que l'on fait varier la tension dans la corde et donc la note. Suivant la longueur de la corde et le diamètre de la bassine, il est bien souvent nécessaire de poser un pied à l'avant de la bassine pour éviter qu'elle ne se soulève sous l'action du manche. Certains développent également des techniques de jeu basées sur la percussion...

Groupes connus ayant utilisé la contrebassine
Parmi les groupes français ayant utilisé cet instrument, on trouve notamment les VRP, Les Poubelles Boys, les Nonnes Troppo, les Tontons Zingueurs, les Jambon-Purée, Les Amis d'ta femme, David Vincent et ses mutants, La MJC Clandestine, les Baroudeurs, les Marvellous Pig Noise, Patte Rouille, Les Garçons Trottoirs et les Fils de Teuhpu (ces deux derniers utilisent désormais aussi une pelle électrique, inventée par un luthier, pour remplacer le balai). Elle est aussi souvent utilisée dans certains groupes se produisant dans la rue et quelques groupes de rock 'n' roll, comme Black Cat Joe & Miss Corina. En 2019, le festival Cognac Blues Passions a été invité à présenter, au cours d'une de ces rencontres « vivez la musique », le contrebassiste français Jeremy "Mac Crae" Pagis (Talaho Blues trio, Julianne Joe...) à présenter ses techniques de jeu sur un instrument de sa fabrication.

On peut aussi appeler cet instrument une poubelle-basse, lorsque c'est une poubelle qui sert de caisse de résonance. Les groupes qui l'utilisent ainsi sont : Les Petites Bourrettes, Oldelaf et Monsieur D, Les Garçons Trottoirs.

On peut notamment en voir un exemple sur la pochette de l'album Willy and the Poor Boys du célèbre groupe de blues rock américain des années 60-70 Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Instrument à cordes pincées
Instrument de musique improvisé


Getting the right tone of voice for your communications and content is one of the trickiest aspects of business writing. It's very easy to get it wrong.
The advertisement above is for a bank. The one that used to like to say 'yes' like a grown up bank manager, but now is saying 'but, hey, that's just us' like a smart-arse teenager. It's an example of great messaging – we invest in the UK, we keep our money in local communities and don't speculate overseas – but its tone really misses the mark.
Why does it sound wrong? Because we don't want or expect our banks to talk to us like our kids. Quite frankly, I get enough of that at home. This Disney Channel-like sign off grates, and undoes all the rest of the good work. It smacks of trying too hard and getting it wrong. Dad dancing at the disco. Me trying to talk street. Best avoided at all costs.
'But hey, that's just us,' paints a picture of a teenager making a point. And while I love my teenagers, I wouldn't trust them with my bank account. A bank needs to demonstrate responsibility and authority, not score points like an uppity 13 year old girl.
The first thing is to know who you are, and to know how your customers want you to communicate with them. Over recent years there's been a general relaxing of the rules surrounding the way businesses communicate. Informality is the order of the day, and on the whole I think that's a really good thing. I'd far rather businesses spoke to me in a conversational tone than used language as a barrier to keep me at arm's length.
But it's horses for courses. It's fine for a brand like Innocent to communicate in that faux naïve tone – we're good guys, doing good stuff, be our best friend – but a bank is a bank. They're responsible for millions of pounds, they're not selling squashed bananas and strawberries in bottles with woolly hats. A bank just can't talk to me like that if it wants to inspire my trust. So know who you are, and understand how your customers expect you to behave.
And from that firm foundation, you won't go far wrong. Aim for warmth in your writing and do the following.
Write for one person, not a crowd.
Don't write anything you'd be embarrassed to be overheard saying.


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There were pricing mistakes on some sale products.
Some products have less reduction in price. We apologize for the mistakes.
Due to the system error, we have made changes as follows.
・We have edited the sale products which had incorrect prices to 40% off.
・We have refunded the balance to customers who ordered the sale products which had incorrect prices.
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We have been receiving lot of order from our customers, so we will improve the quality of customer service.
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In loving memory of my little cousin Jacob Rice aged two, I have decided to do the 10k run to raise money to Leukaemia UK. In his name, me and my family want to stop other families going through this tragedy. So please donate what you can.


China is one of the best countries in the world when it comes to living standards and educational excellence. As an international student, you need to follow certain guidelines and tips so that your stay here is comfortable.
Living costs in China are extremely reasonable. As an international student you will really enjoy living in this country. You can also use the breaks to travel around Asia and China.
China's most expensive city currently is Beijing. But even the cost of staying and studying here is really cheap. According to CUCAS, you can live for $15 per day. The rent of an apartment costs around $250 to 350. Those on a tight budget can opt for work-study programs.
Smaller cities in China have cheaper rentals of $150 per month. Public transportation costs are also extremely affordable. For instance, taxi fare is as low as 30 US cents per km in Beijing according to CUCAS. 1 China has one of the best railway systems in the world and it is extremely convenient and affordable to travel through this.
The official language of China is Mandarin or Putonghua. Mandarin is spoken throughout the country. Most Chinese also speak the local dialects of their city or town. The Beijing dialect most closely resembles Mandarin. CUCAS has also provided a list of important Chinese Expressions you can use to communicate in China.
International food is also widely available all over China. There are also Buddhist restaurants for strict vegetarians. Eating costs in China are extremely low. A fast food chain costs between 5 and 25 RMB while local restaurants charge anywhere between 25 to 45 RMB for Chinese and international dishes, according to CUCAS.
Chinese universities have comfortable and decent dormitories for foreign students. There is enough space and many modern facilities in the dorms. You can also rent an apartment off the campus if you are unable to manage a bed at the dorm.
You can learn more about the accommodation here.
Some official websites for international students in China include http://www.china.org.cn/ and http://english.gov.cn/.
Application fee between 60 and 120 US dollars is paid to the university following enrolment. Insurance costs 300 RMB per semester. Insurance for a year costs 600 RMB.
Medical treatment in China is also reasonable. It costs between 100 to 200 RMB. China has a lot of facilities and amenities.
Single/double room dorms are available in a lot of cities and towns across China. Living expenses in China are far from uniform however. Bigger cities cost more than smaller towns or coastal cities.
Living on or off campus should be based on whether you want to live close to the university as well as the amount of money you can afford to spend on accommodation.
Travelling in and around different cities in China is extremely cheap and you can visit a lot of places using public transportation.
Student dining halls at universities are most economical. The Chinese government and the Ministry of Education give food subsidies to students as well. Many restaurants and eateries in China are also reasonably priced.
Internet access is provided in many dorms and students pay around 100 RMB per month for this facility. Off campus as well as internet cafes abound. Wireless internet is also readily available in cafes and restaurants in China.
Local phone calls in China can be made at very low costs. Getting a local phone number is very easy in China. International calls can be extremely expensive however. Skype services are also available in China.
China's bookstores are extremely reasonable as well. You can get quality textbooks from the universities as well.
China has one of the most efficient and well organized higher educational systems in the world. Studying here is the top choice of elite students from across the world.


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Q: Preventing multiple clicks in angularjs When I want to delete a record from my page I need to show confirmation message before deleting. For this I have used anchor and ng-click='delete()' for deleting such row. Here user can click on anchor multiple times. It is a serious problem because confirmation popup render multiple times. My example is a sample. In my project I have faced too many problems like that. I want to prevent multi click to extend ng-click.

A: If we override ngClick directive then we can protect multiple clicks.
app.config(['$provide', function ($provide) {
        $provide.decorator('ngClickDirective',['$delegate','$timeout', function ($delegate,$timeout) {
            var original = $delegate[0].compile;
                  var delay = 500;
            $delegate[0].compile = function (element, attrs, transclude) {

                var disabled = false;
                function onClick(evt) {
                    if (disabled) {
                        evt.preventDefault();
                        evt.stopImmediatePropagation();
                    } else {
                        disabled = true;
                        $timeout(function () { disabled = false; }, delay, false);
                    }
                }
                //   scope.$on('$destroy', function () { iElement.off('click', onClick); });
                element.on('click', onClick);

                return original(element, attrs, transclude);
            };
            return $delegate;
        }]);
    }]);

A: for easier ng-click="your_function()"
`
your_function(){
if(this.allowClick){
            return false;
        }
this.allowClick = true;
// do your func her
//end function
this.allowClick = false;
}

`
hope this help!

A: Why not just add a flag that denotes that the function has been and it is running / working state.  You can release the running / working state once the task is completed or cancelled.  Like so... (see self.isWorking or vm.isWorkng that is bound to ng-disabled directive on the link).  In the example below, user can try spam clicking the delete button and it will not pop up multiple confirmation box since once it's clicked the link will be in disabled state and will only be enabled again once the code releases it.  Good for form submission, etc. where you want to prevent spam clicking.

(function() {
  'use strict';

  angular.module('myApp',[]);

  angular.module('myApp')
    .factory('mySvc', mySvc);

  mySvc.$inject = ['$timeout', '$log'];
  function mySvc($timeout, $log) {
    var svc = {
      deleteSomething: deleteSomething
    };

    return svc;

    function deleteSomething() {
      return $timeout(function() {
        $log.info('Deleting something...');
        return true;
      }, 5000); //pretends the delete will take like 5 seconds
    }
  }

  angular.module('myApp')
    .controller('myCtrl', myCtrl);

  myCtrl.$inject = ['$log', 'mySvc'];
  function myCtrl($log, mySvc) {
    var self = this;
    self.isWorking = false;
    self.delete = deleteFn;

    function deleteFn() {
      self.isWorking = true; //this should disable the link
      if (!confirm('Are you sure? OK to continue, Cancel to cancel')) {
        self.isWorking = false;
        return;
      }

      //confirmed...so delete..
      mySvc.deleteSomething()
        .then(function() {
          $log.info('Deleted!');
        })
        .finally(function() {
          self.isWorking = false;
        });
    }
  }
}());

Delete!!

A: my approach is to create a custom directive like this one
Module.directive("singleClick", ['$parse',
function($parse) {
    return {
        restrict: 'A',
        scope: true,
        compile: function ($element, attr) {
            var fn = $parse(attr.singleClick);
            return function(scope, element) {
                scope.running = false;

                element.on("click", function (event) {
                    scope.$apply(function () {
                        if(!scope.running) {
                            var result = fn(scope, { $event: event });
                            if(!!result && result.finally !== undefined) {
                                scope.running = true;
                                element.addClass('state-waiting');
                                result.finally(function () {
                                    element.removeClass('state-waiting');
                                    scope.running = false;
                                });
                            }
                        }
                    });
                });
            };
        }
    };
}]);

it expects that called function returns promise.
It adds a state-waiting class on element and add a running variable to scope.
EDIT: Here is an example of usage https://jsfiddle.net/zsp7m155/

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The recycling program is available whether you live in an apartment building or a house. The same items that go in the blue box can also go in your building's blue cart.
Find out if you can recycle your item.
Blue bags are provided for each apartment unit to collect and store all recyclables. If you do not have a blue bag, ask your superintendent for one.
When your blue bag is full, take it to your building's recycling area and empty the contents of your blue bag into the correct blue cart. You have two choices - containers or papers.
plastic grocery bags and outer wrap. Bundle and tie your plastic grocery bags and outer wrap together.
Large blue carts store your papers and containers recycling material which will be collected at your building until your pick up day.
Blue boxes may be placed in common areas such as laundry rooms, mail rooms, recreational and patio areas.
Blue boxes must not block any exits and must not be in an area where there is no sprinkler system.


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As there is competitors amongst the online money lenders, it is encouraged to search for loan providers who can fit your requirements. Compare numerous options that are available and choose the one with low interest rates. The customers have to fill the kind offered by the online cash loan provider and submit it to the loan provider. Once the type is approved, money is moved to your account and you can access the quantity immediately.
One method to sell your home tension totally free is to get in touch with a regional investor that can offer you a totally free examination of your house. This is a fantastic method to discover out precisely whats the worth of your house is. There would be no need to list with a Real estate agent. A only desires to note it in a huge data base. Investor work really difficult to buy your house for a fair market value.
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from airflow import DAG
from airflow.contrib.operators import gcs_to_bq, kubernetes_pod_operator

default_args = {
    "owner": "Google",
    "depends_on_past": False,
    "start_date": "2021-03-01",
}

with DAG(
    dag_id="san_francisco_trees.street_trees",
    default_args=default_args,
    max_active_runs=1,
    schedule_interval="@daily",
    catchup=False,
    default_view="graph",
) as dag:

    # Run CSV transform within kubernetes pod
    street_trees_transform_csv = kubernetes_pod_operator.KubernetesPodOperator(
        task_id="street_trees_transform_csv",
        startup_timeout_seconds=600,
        name="street_trees",
        namespace="composer",
        service_account_name="datasets",
        image_pull_policy="Always",
        image="{{ var.json.san_francisco_trees.container_registry.run_csv_transform_kub }}",
        env_vars={
            "SOURCE_URL": "https://data.sfgov.org/api/views/tkzw-k3nq/rows.csv",
            "SOURCE_FILE": "files/data.csv",
            "TARGET_FILE": "files/data_output.csv",
            "TARGET_GCS_BUCKET": "{{ var.value.composer_bucket }}",
            "TARGET_GCS_PATH": "data/san_francisco_trees/street_trees/data_output.csv",
            "PIPELINE_NAME": "street_trees",
            "CSV_HEADERS": '["tree_id","legal_status","species","address","site_order","site_info","plant_type","care_taker","care_assistant","plant_date","dbh","plot_size","permit_notes","x_coordinate","y_coordinate","latitude","longitude","location"]',
            "RENAME_MAPPINGS": '{"TreeID" : "tree_id" ,"qLegalStatus" : "legal_status" ,"qSpecies" : "species" ,"qAddress" : "address" ,"SiteOrder" : "site_order" ,"qSiteInfo" : "site_info" ,"PlantType" : "plant_type" ,"qCaretaker" : "care_taker" ,"qCareAssistant" : "care_assistant" ,"PlantDate" : "plant_date" ,"DBH" : "dbh" ,"PlotSize" : "plot_size" ,"PermitNotes" : "permit_notes" ,"XCoord" : "x_coordinate" ,"YCoord" : "y_coordinate" ,"Latitude" : "latitude" ,"Longitude" : "longitude" ,"Location" : "location"}',
        },
        resources={"request_memory": "2G", "request_cpu": "1"},
    )

    # Task to load CSV data to a BigQuery table
    load_street_trees_to_bq = gcs_to_bq.GoogleCloudStorageToBigQueryOperator(
        task_id="load_street_trees_to_bq",
        bucket="{{ var.value.composer_bucket }}",
        source_objects=["data/san_francisco_trees/street_trees/data_output.csv"],
        source_format="CSV",
        destination_project_dataset_table="san_francisco_trees.street_trees",
        skip_leading_rows=1,
        write_disposition="WRITE_TRUNCATE",
        schema_fields=[
            {
                "name": "tree_id",
                "type": "integer",
                "description": "Unique ID for Tree",
                "mode": "required",
            },
            {
                "name": "legal_status",
                "type": "string",
                "description": "Legal staus: Permitted or DPW maintained",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
            {
                "name": "species",
                "type": "string",
                "description": "Species of tree",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
            {
                "name": "address",
                "type": "string",
                "description": "Address of Tree",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
            {
                "name": "site_order",
                "type": "integer",
                "description": "Order of tree at address where multiple trees are at same address. Trees are ordered in ascending address order",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
            {
                "name": "site_info",
                "type": "string",
                "description": "Description of location of tree",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
            {
                "name": "plant_type",
                "type": "string",
                "description": "Landscaping or Tree",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
            {
                "name": "care_taker",
                "type": "string",
                "description": "Agency or person that is primary caregiver to tree. Owner of Tree",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
            {
                "name": "care_assistant",
                "type": "string",
                "description": "Agency or person that is secondary caregiver to tree",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
            {
                "name": "plant_date",
                "type": "timestamp",
                "description": "Date tree was planted",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
            {
                "name": "dbh",
                "type": "string",
                "description": "depth height",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
            {
                "name": "plot_size",
                "type": "string",
                "description": "dimension of tree plot",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
            {
                "name": "permit_notes",
                "type": "string",
                "description": "Tree permit number reference",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
            {
                "name": "x_coordinate",
                "type": "float",
                "description": "CA State Plane III",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
            {
                "name": "y_coordinate",
                "type": "float",
                "description": "CA State Plane III",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
            {
                "name": "latitude",
                "type": "float",
                "description": "WGS84",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
            {
                "name": "longitude",
                "type": "float",
                "description": "WGS84",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
            {
                "name": "location",
                "type": "string",
                "description": "Location formatted for mapping",
                "mode": "nullable",
            },
        ],
    )

    street_trees_transform_csv >> load_street_trees_to_bq