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/*
 * File: functab_tree.c
 *
 * Description: This module contains functions related to managing
 *      a binary search tree for an object's function table.  The purpose
 *      is to improve function search times from O(n) (linear search)
 *      to O(lg n) (binary search).
 *
 * Please direct inquiries regarding this code to apang@mindlink.bc.ca
 *
 * Note(s):
 *      The tree insertion function is loosely based on Paul Vixie's
 *      public domain implementation of an AVL tree package, posted to
 *      comp.sources.unix, circa 1987.  For more information on
 *      AVL trees in general, I refer you to:
 *
 *        Knuth, D. "The Art of Computer Programming". Addison-Wesley.
 *          Volume 3.  1973.
 *        Wirth, N. "Algorithms and Data Structures".  Prentice-Hall.
 *          1986
 *
 *      You must #define OPTIMIZE_FUNCTION_TABLE_SEARCH in options.h
 *      in order to enable this driver feature.
 *
 *      Amylaar did not write this.  :^)
 */

/*
 * minimal includes here, in case this module isn't used
 */
#include "std.h"

#ifdef OPTIMIZE_FUNCTION_TABLE_SEARCH
#include "functab_tree.h"
#include "simulate.h"

/*
 * The function table tree is accomplished by augmenting the function
 * structure with fields for the left, right, and balance fields required
 * for AVL trees.  (See "program.h".)  The actual function data in a slot
 * is not moved, rather only the branch information is changed.  Thus, the
 * table can still be searched linearly.  Also, F_CALL_FUNCTION_BY_ADDRESS
 * calls don't have to be patched.
 *
 * By using indices instead of using real addresses for the left and right
 * branches, the storage overhead for the tree information is lower.  In
 * addition, the tree information is location independent (ie relocatable).
 * The tradeoff is added CPU time to dereference the function table and
 * compute the actual address.  (This may be rectified in a later version.)
 *
 * The function table slot is preallocated and filled before it gets here.
 * Thus, this code does not call malloc().  This also means we never
 * have to delete the tree or any individual node explicity, as this is
 * free()'d when the program itself is free()'d.
 *
 * The function table tree has to be rebuilt when binaries are loaded
 * since string pointers (as opposed to the contents) have likely changed.
 * On the up side, the function table tree isn't stored in saved binaries,
 * where it can increase your disk usage.
 */

/*
 * Prototypes for local functions
 */
static void functab_tree_add(struct function *, unsigned short *, int, SIGNED short *);

/*
 * The address comparison routine.
 *
 * Since we're using shared strings for function names, comparing only
 * the address (vs the contents) speeds up the search.
 */
#define compare_addrs(x,y) (x < y ? -1 : (x > y ? 1 : 0))

/*
 * Perform a binary tree search in specified function table
 * for the named function.  Returns index into function table.
 *
 * Example of usage:
 *   fnum = lookup_function(prog->p.i.functions, prog->p.i.tree_r, name);
 */
int lookup_function P3(struct function *, functab, /* function table to search */
                       int, f_index,               /* initially, functab tree's root */
                       char *, funcname)           /* name of function */
{
    SIGNED int i;
    unsigned short index;

    index = (unsigned short) (f_index & 0xffff);

    while ((unsigned short) ~index) {
	i = compare_addrs(funcname, functab[index].name);

	if (i < 0) {
	    index = functab[index].tree_l;
	    continue;
	}
	if (i > 0) {
	    index = functab[index].tree_r;
	    continue;
	}
	/*
	 * We have a match!
	 */
	return (int) index;
    }

    return -1;
}

/*
 * Entry stub to functab_tree_add() where the real work is done.
 *
 * Example of usage:
 *   add_function(prog->p.i.functions, &prog->p.i.tree_r, fnum);
 */
void add_function P3(struct function *, functab,	/* function table */
		                  unsigned short *, root,	/* functab tree's root */
		                  int, newfunc)
{
    SIGNED short balance = 0;

    functab[newfunc].tree_l = (unsigned short) 0xffff;
    functab[newfunc].tree_r = (unsigned short) 0xffff;
    functab[newfunc].tree_b = 0;

    functab_tree_add(functab, root, newfunc, &balance);

    return;
}

/*
 * Do the real work of inserting node and rebalancing tree...
 */
static void functab_tree_add P4(struct function *, functab,
      unsigned short *, root, int, newfunc, SIGNED short *, balance)
{
    SIGNED int i;
    unsigned short p1, p2;	/* temporary "pointers" */

    DEBUG_CHECK(*balance < -1 || *balance > 1, "Balance is garbage.\n");
    DEBUG_CHECK(!balance || !root || !functab, "Null pointer in functab_tree.\n");
    /*
     * Are we at an insertion point? If so, add new node here, rebalance, and
     * exit.
     */
    if ((unsigned short) ~(*root) == 0) {
	*root = (unsigned short) (newfunc & 0xffff);
	*balance = 1;
	return;
    }
    /*
     * Compare data
     */
    i = compare_addrs(functab[newfunc].name, functab[*root].name);

    if (i < 0) {
	functab_tree_add(functab, &functab[*root].tree_l, newfunc, balance);
	if (*balance) {
	    /*
	     * left branch has grown
	     */
	    switch (functab[*root].tree_b) {
	    case 1:
		/*
		 * right branch WAS longer; balance is ok now
		 */
		functab[*root].tree_b = 0;
		*balance = 0;
		break;
	    case 0:
		/*
		 * balance WAS okay; now left branch longer
		 */
		functab[*root].tree_b = -1;
		break;
	    case -1:
		/*
		 * left branch was already too long; rebalance
		 */
		p1 = functab[*root].tree_l;
		if (functab[p1].tree_b == -1) {
		    /*
		     * LL
		     */
		    functab[*root].tree_l = functab[p1].tree_r;
		    functab[p1].tree_r = *root;
		    functab[*root].tree_b = 0;
		    *root = p1;
		} else {
		    /*
		     * double LR
		     */
		    p2 = functab[p1].tree_r;
		    functab[p1].tree_r = functab[p2].tree_l;
		    functab[p2].tree_l = p1;

		    functab[*root].tree_l = functab[p2].tree_r;
		    functab[p2].tree_r = *root;

		    if (functab[p2].tree_b == -1)
			functab[*root].tree_b = 1;
		    else
			functab[*root].tree_b = 0;

		    if (functab[p2].tree_b == 1)
			functab[p1].tree_b = -1;
		    else
			functab[p1].tree_b = 0;

		    *root = p2;
		}
		functab[*root].tree_b = 0;
		*balance = 0;
	    }
	}
	return;
    }
    if (i > 0) {
	functab_tree_add(functab, &functab[*root].tree_r, newfunc, balance);
	if (*balance) {
	    /*
	     * right branch has grown
	     */
	    switch (functab[*root].tree_b) {
	    case -1:
		/*
		 * left branch WAS longer; balance is ok now
		 */
		functab[*root].tree_b = 0;
		*balance = 0;
		break;
	    case 0:
		/*
		 * balance WAS okay; now right branch longer
		 */
		functab[*root].tree_b = 1;
		break;
	    case 1:
		/*
		 * right branch was already too long; rebalance
		 */
		p1 = functab[*root].tree_r;
		if (functab[p1].tree_b == 1) {
		    /*
		     * RR
		     */
		    functab[*root].tree_r = functab[p1].tree_l;
		    functab[p1].tree_l = *root;
		    functab[*root].tree_b = 0;
		    *root = p1;
		} else {
		    /*
		     * double RL
		     */
		    p2 = functab[p1].tree_l;
		    functab[p1].tree_l = functab[p2].tree_r;
		    functab[p2].tree_r = p1;

		    functab[*root].tree_r = functab[p2].tree_l;
		    functab[p2].tree_l = *root;

		    if (functab[p2].tree_b == 1)
			functab[*root].tree_b = -1;
		    else
			functab[*root].tree_b = 0;

		    if (functab[p2].tree_b == -1)
			functab[p1].tree_b = 1;
		    else
			functab[p1].tree_b = 0;

		    *root = p2;
		}
		functab[*root].tree_b = 0;
		*balance = 0;
	    }
	}
	return;
    }
    /*
     * Oh...oh.  This is the same key!  This is not good...
     */
    *balance = 0;

    IF_DEBUG(fatal("Duplicate entry in function table tree [%s].\n",
		   functab[newfunc].name));
    return;
}

#endif				/* OPTIMIZE_FUNCTION_TABLE_SEARCH */

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India and Nepal will build 695 MW hydropower plants
India and Nepal will build a 695-megawatt (MW) hydropower plant, officials said on Monday, as the Himalayan nation seeks to harness its potential to generate clean energy to reduce power shortages.
India, which has an electricity trade agreement with Nepal, is investing billions of dollars in infrastructure, including hydropower, as New Delhi seeks to increase its influence in its smaller neighbors, where China is also becoming increasingly active.
The Arun IV project will be jointly built by Satluj Hydroelectric Corporation of India (SJVN) Limited and the state-owned Nepal Electricity Authority of Nepal (NEA) on the Arun River east of Nepal with 51% and 49% equity arrears, respectively, NEA spokesperson Suresh Bahadur said. Dr. Bhattarai.
"Nepal will get 152 MW of free electricity from the plant for its use and the rest will be shared between the two on 51% and 49% basis," Bhattarai told Reuters without elaborating.
"The cost of the project is being determined and what will come will be divided according to the above ratio."
The power plant deal was one of the six agreements reached between India and Nepal during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's fifth visit to the Himalayan country on Monday, India's foreign ministry said in a statement.
During the visit, Modi met his Nepali counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba and attended a Buddhist function in Lumbini, southwestern Nepal, to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.
Officials say Indian companies are in talks with the government for a power plant that will generate a total of 8,250 MW and Nepal expects to export additional power to India.
Nepal has the potential to generate 42,000 megawatts of hydropower but now produces about 1,200 megawatts – less than the demand of about 1,750 megawatts. The deficit is met through imports from India.

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20 Years of the "Diamond" Demolition Completes | 13th July 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Historic Derby between two of Indian Football's greatest rivals, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan.
13th July 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the Historic Derby between two of Indian Football's greatest rivals, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan. Now, what made that derby historic? Well, one man hold's the answer to this question. Bhaichung Bhutia, the then upcoming superstar of Indian Football scored the first and the only hattrick in a derby till date. The match was tagged to be a cakewalk for Mohun Bagan after their few strings of success, including a 6-0 thrashing of Churchil Brothers in the previous match. They repeated the same score before and was therefore in red hot state and betting against them would have been a jump in the fire. But little did anyone know that their was a man in the opposite ranks waiting to write his name in the pages of history.
Bhaichung Bhutia returning to East Bengal after a year's demise was in a scorching form and a mimic by Amol Dutta coach of Mohun Bagan terming him as "Chung Chung" played as a petroleum on the fire. Now this derby was also special as it was between two of the greatest footballing personalities of the game. On one end the man carrying the power of "vocal tonic", P.K. Banerjee and on the other the man with the "diamond" in this hand, Amol Dutta. The match was hyped all over the country in such a manner that Doordarshan decided to broadcast the match live from YBK. But as the decision was late, it resulted in a record number of attendance in the stadium. Approximately 1,31,000 supporters arrived to watch the game and cheer their respective sides. As usual Mohun Bagan started the game with the 3-2-3-2 formation tagged as "Diamond" by their coach Amol Dutta. East Bengal started the game with a bang and showed that they were really tonned by the vocal tonic of P.K. bannerjee. Bhaichung Bhutia scored the hattrick and East Bengal thrashed Mohun Bagan 4-1.
Now, today after Twenty years, we the fans of East Bengal still remember the great day, which certainly was able to embed itself in the pages of history in Indian football.


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As for what's next, Ramirez mentioned unification bouts or perhaps a move up to welterweight. When it was all said and done, the Central Valley folk hero sent his fans home happy.
It's a new weight, but the same Ray Beltran. The former lightweight world champion overcame a tough battle from Hiroki Okada to score a ninth-round knockout and win the vacant WBC Continental Americas and WBO Intercontinental 140-pound belts.
Beltran (36-8-1, 22 KOs) lost his WBO lightweight world title to Jose Pedraza back in August. But put himself in the thick of the 140-pound title picture with his performance against the previously unbeaten Okada.
"I knocked him down in the second round, but he came back and got me good, too," Beltran said. "We knew his plan was to stay at distance and keep me at bay with the jab.
Beltran weathered the storm, pressed the action, and eventually wore down Okada. A pair of knockdowns in the ninth forced Okada's corner to stop the fight. At the time of the stoppage, the judges' scores read: 78-74 Beltran and 76-76 (2x).
Andy "El "Tiburon" Vences (22-0-1, 12 KOs) maintained his status as one of the sport's top 130-pound contenders, rolling through savvy veteran Dardan Zenunaj (14-6, 11 KOs) via eight-round unanimous decision by identical scores of 80-72.
"I felt great coming back after that long rest after suffering the injury. It's been a long time," Vences said. "I looked sharp, but I knew this was going to be a tough fight.
Heavyweight prospect Guido "The Gladiator" Vianello" improved to 2-0 with a first-round stoppage over Andrew Satterfield, scoring a knockdown early in the round and finishing it off with a vicious follow-up combination. Vianello represented his native Italy at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Fresno native and super bantamweight prospect Isidro Ochoa improved to 7-0 with a fifth-round TKO over Jesus Guzman after Guzman's corner elected to stop the fight.
Saul "Neno" Rodriguez defeated Aelio Mesquita by fifth-round knockout to move to 23-0-1.


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HANCOCK AND CO ONE MAN-MANY VOICES SAT 11TH MAY 7.30PM
Following James Hurn's sell out visit in 2018, he's back with his popular One Man-Many Voices celebration of the radio comedy classic, Hancock's Half Hour. James, a multi-talented actor and impressionist, will be performing a BRAND NEW programme of Hancock & Co. which includes a lost episode of Hancock's Half Hour and two new episodes he has written himself, presented in the style of a radio performance in front of a live audience.
James has an incredible ability to mimic some of the gods of British comedy, but also their timing, style and souls too – Tony Hancock, Sidney James, Hattie Jacques, Kenneth Williams, Hugh Lloyd and John Le Mesurier are all astounding!
Quotes –
Alistair McGowan's Big Impression impersonator Julian Dutton has said 'May I plug James Hurn as the best Hancock and Sid James I have ever seen
The Loop/The Thick of It/The Veep scriptwriter Simon Blackwell has said 'I'm blown away by the Hancock and Sid impersonations. Just extraordinary.'
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"You have Tony Hancock's pitch and tone so much better than I" Kevin McNally – actor
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Purchase links: I Love Typography (both), Myfonts (Comic Code)
Comic Code is a monospaced adaptation of the most infamous yet most popular casual font. Designed specifically for programming as the name suggests, which is a corner of typography that involves intensive typing that feels more akin to handwriting than typesetting, this typeface took inspirations from friendly characteristics and low-resolution legibility of Comic Sans. It is an unapologetic admittance of Comic Sans's positives, and a literal manifestation of "code like nobody's watching".
Comic Sans is definitely not devoid of criticism; poor outline and spacing qualities stick out to me, which I addressed in Comic Code while respecting the same design intention. While others may have issues with the fundamental concept itself, I see it as a positive. Let's face it; sometimes, professional appearance is exactly what you don't want. Comic Sans resonates because it doesn't talk down to you while making its message clearly heard with legible letters (not saying Comic Code is illegible tho). It is my wish to make codes look less intimidating to humans, including those with dyslexia. Speaking of which, while I didn't necessarily intend while making it, Comic Code seems to perform just as effectively for dyslexic readers as Comic Sans, judging by the response.
The family is available in two families, the standard family and Comic Code Ligatures. The former also has ligatures as discretionary option. I believe coding ligatures can enhance programming experience especially in languages like Haskell, but there seem to be two major criticisms: ligatures do not show the original glyphs, and it can be hard to count letters. The former is largely dependent on experience and taste, but the latter can be addressed in the font. In Comic Code ligatures, the dashes are only semi-connected so that they look connected enough but still countable.
Comic Sans comes with artificially made bold that looks terrible, and no italic. On the other hand, Comic Code comes with manually and lovingly drawn variations. Of course you wouldn't need more than Regular, Bold, Italic, and Bold Italic for coding purpose though (For that purpose, Coding Essentials pack that only contain those for discount price is available).
Comic Code only takes inspiration from Comic Sans and was drawn entirely from scratch and legally distinct, in case you are wondering.
And if you are not sure if you can commit yourself to a paid font like this, I have trial versions with limited character set, and there is a free font called Comic Mono that tackles the same basic idea.
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Sinn Féin Cavan Monaghan TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said the idea of the PDs having control over the Department of Health for another five years would be unacceptable to the vast majority of people in this State.
Deputy Ó Caoláin said:
"The idea of the PDs having control over the Department of Health for another five years would be unacceptable to the vast majority of people in this State. If the PDs are allowed to implement their policies we will have an American model health system where your income and where you live totally dictate the type of healthcare you receive.
"The issue of co-location is just one aspect of their privatisation agenda but it is one which will have deep implications for our hospital system. The allocation of land to private developers which may be required for the public health system is ill thought out and claims around the number of beds which will be provided do not stand up to scrutiny. Nor have they given any consideration as to where the staff for these hospitals will come from. This is critical given the shortage of staff in many areas of the public health system.
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Home Culture Best Places For Flower Festivals Of India
Best Places For Flower Festivals Of India
India boasts of sprawling flower valleys, spectacular orchids and rhododendrons, and garden cities that are home to picturesque flower gardens. Known for the Hindu Holi festival in which powdery colors are splashed on all who participate, it is no wonder that a country that values the vibrancy of color also possesses great floral richness. Not only can you take return flights to celebrate the color of Holi in India, but you can also experience breathtaking displays across the country for a number of flower festivals and events held throughout the year. year, especially in spring and summer.
1. Valley of Flowers National Park
Address: Uttarakhand 246443
Area: 8,750 ha (33.8 sq mi)
In 1980, Indian government created the Valley of Flowers National Park, and later in 2002, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This pushed Valley of Flowers on the bucket list of trekkers from around the world. A sprawling expanse of 87 square kilometers in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, Valley of Flowers is set in the backdrop of the majestic Himalayan Ranges. Bounded by the magnificent mountain ranges and glittering glaciers, this place unfolds the charisma and charm of nature at its best. A scenic place where the nature blooms with its entire vista can be accessible by a tedious but lovely stroll. Eye catching spectacles like the cascading waterfalls, small streams and above all the flowery meadows awaits the visitors all through the way. With the flamboyant paddocks, crystalline streams and majestic peaks, this baroque of flowers is a worthy watch spectacle.
Best Season: Mar – Oct
Weather: Summer 13 to 27°C
Winter: 7 to 20°C
2. Ooty's Flower Show
Location: Government Botanical Garden, Ooty
The Ooty Summer Festival is a 121-year-old event organized by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Department and the India Ministry of Tourism and Culture. Although each year, the summer festival in Ooty usually lasts 16 days. Dates for 2021 have not yet been announced. From dancing to music and flowers to fruit, the festival's major exhibits shine a light on everything that defines Ooty's lifestyle and culture. While most of these shows are held in the city's botanical gardens, other events like boat races take place on Lake Ooty. Attend the Flower Festival in Ooty and all those other events too! Various different species of beautiful flowers, indigenous and exotic are laid out here. The elaborate and sophisticated arrangements enhance the beauty of floral exhibits and also serve as a visual treat to gardening enthusiasts.
Entry Fees: INR 15 for kids and INR 30 for adults
Location: Botanical Garden, Near Assembly Theater, Ooty, Tamil Nadu
3. Srinagar's Tulip Festival
Address: Jammu and Kashmir, Cheshma Shahi Road, Rainawari, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190001
Area: 30 ha
Tulip Festival is hosted in Kashmir Valley during the onset of the Spring Season. You can get ready to be a part of it in April 2021 as the festival will commence from 1st April to 30th April 2021. The Floriculture department organizers announced plans to plant 1.5 million tulip bulbs of 62 varieties in 2021 Tulip Garden. There are some added attractions in the Tulip Festival of 2021. Nature has bestowed the garden with more varieties of flowers this year. Moreover, visitors can avail the benefits of surplus facilities like free Wi-Fi, more fountains, washrooms and drinking points. More green spaces are included in the garden area keeping in mind the comforts of the tourists. Extra plants like daffodils, hyacinths, narcissus and other ornamental plants are planted to ornate the area. Water channel running through the terraces will add charm to the garden.
Entry Fees: Rupees 25 for children and Rupees 50 for adults
How to Reach: Tulip Gardens are easily accessible from Srinagar Airport. One can reach the garden by hiring a taxi from there. Another mode is to avail the bus services which charge a minimal fare.
4. Rose Festival in Chandigarh
Address: Chandigarh
Rose Festival is one of the prime events in Chandigarh. Chandigarh is a centre of commerce or various Botanical products and the Rose Garden is specially the most reputed for the exquisite varieties of Roses that are on exhibition. 30 acres of land is allotted for the Rose Garden and every year festivals are held at this place for the exhibition of the Roses that bloom in the garden of Chandigarh. Various competitions will be organised throughout the three-day festival, including flower competition, flower hat competition, rose quiz, rose prince and princess, rose king and queen, kite flying and on-the-spot painting. No Rose Festival in Chandigarh this year. Visitors attending this three-day festival can also enjoy a joyride on a helicopter, as private companies are interested in offering this facility in every year.
Entry Ticket: Free
Date: 27 feb to 1st march but this year no rose festival because of covid.
5. Dasara Flower Show in Mysore
Address: Mirza Rd, Nazarbad, Mysuru, Karnataka 570001
The Dasara Flower Show at the Kuppanna Park in Nazarbad has been attracting large of number of visitors. The Mysore Dasara or the Navarathri is a 10-day festival that falls in the month of September or October. Mysore Dasara is the "Nadahabba" or the State-Festival of the State of Karnataka, called as "Navaratri" meaning Nine-Nights, a 10-day festival, celebrated with utmost spectacle and joy in the city of Mysore. The Dasara festivities have a rich history of more than 400 years. During this 10 days festival, the normally calm and peaceful city transforms into a hub of celebrations and activities. There will not be Dasara flower show at Nishad bhag or Kuppanna park in Mysuru during Dasara this year owing to covid 19 pandemic situation, but visitors to Mysuru will not miss those flowers. And last year there was floral model of 25th Maharaja Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar to mark his birth centenary year at the glass house there. Besides these, musical fountain, demonstration of different variety of gardens including European style vertical garden, pottery garden, expo of Mysuru's Geographical Indication (GI) crops including Mysore betel leaves, Nanjangud Rasabaale (banana) and others were a visual delight to tourists during Dasara.
6. International Flower Festival in Gangtok
The official name of this festival is the International Horticultural and Flower Exhibition. One of the few flower festivals held in India, the flower show takes place on two levels – national and international, which take place every other year. The festival takes place in the summer during the flowering period. The International Flower Festival takes place in the 10 acre Saramsa Gardens, a public garden situated on the edge of Gangtok, about 14 km away from the city. The garden was first established to grow fruits during the colonial time, and then there were medicinal plants cultivated there, most famously ipecacuanha. Now it's a public garden and orchidarium where people hang out or have picnics. The other venue where flower exhibitions are held is the White Hall Complex. The event features more than 600 types of orchids, 240 types of trees and ferns, 150 varieties of gladioli, 46 types of rhododendrons along with a variety of magnolias and foliage plants.
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The city of Knightdale, North Carolina just unveiled its first art gallery with a grand opening ceremony on June 5. Housed at Greystone at Widewaters, a Lincoln Property Company managed apartment community, the gallery features work by talent from across the country but focuses on giving exposure to local artists.
The celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony for The Gallery at Greystone was attended by members of the town's Chamber of Commerce as well as community residents.
"It is a space meant to give local artists a unique venue to display their work and promote the local culture in a small town," Greenacre says.


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Impact Of Losing Ireland's Only Audiology Course
This post follows "Ireland's Only Audiology Course Being Scrapped" (August 2, 2013). Today, the students don't have the answers they need, and are losing time to transfer to new audiology courses in the UK.
To start with, what is the impact of Ireland losing its only audiology course?
Dropping this 4-year degree course at Athlone Institute of Technology is a serious blow to regional hearing-services, with the accreditation issues cited.
Serious Long-Term Implications
Ireland's National Audiology Review roadmap for hearing-services (2011), clearly delineates the need for a BSc course in Audiology in this country, and for collaboration with the UK for certification at the BSc and MSc levels.
Notably, this roadmap's recommendations showed long-term and joined-up thinking when planning future audiology services. This course at AIT in 2012 was a vital feeder to address the national shortage of qualified audiologists.
Lack of accreditation from the British Academy of Audiologists (BAA) is cited as the reason for the course's cessation in July 2013. Press reports suggest dialogue to have continued for a time between Ireland's Higher Education Authority (HEA), the Health Service Executive (HSE) and with the BAA.
Twenty-one students affected, are seeking to obtain some answers with an online petition and facebook page, while finding audiology course options in the UK, after AIT offered an alternative Level 6 Health Science course.
What Might The Course's Removal Mean?
Firstly, Ireland seriously needs audiology services. Too many families talk of misdiagnoses of children by regional audiologists, and cite waiting lists of up to five years, for hearing-appointments. Understandably, nobody wants to repeat past mistakes – but is this really the way to go about it?
Importantly, "children who do not receive early [hearing] intervention cost schools an additional $420,000 and face overall lifetime costs of $1,000,000 in special education, lost wages and health complications," according to the Massachusetts Hearing Aids for Children Coalition.
Over 3,300 deaf children currently attend mainstream schools in Ireland in a reversal of previous policy (#statistics: NCSE and Dept. of Education).
Secondly, Newstalk asked, "Why Can't Ireland Train Its Own Audiologists?" (August 8th). The speaker was UK-based Paul Harris, an audiology advisor who has raised the AIT students' situation with industry contacts in the UK.
Thirdly, Ireland misses a big chance to establish a home-grown audiology industry with links to multi-device industries and R&D synergies with firms such as Sennheiser Ireland, as the field is broad with uses in the aviation, architecture, educational, speech teaching, IT, hobby and sound industries.
Fourthly, the rationale for this four-year BSc course in Audiology is defined to students in China. With the global shortage of audiologists, one wonders what would happen if any overseas students were on the cancelled course.
Where Does This Leave The Students?
Sound Advice believes every effort should be made to retain this feeder BSc course in audiology within Ireland, to ensure the graduates can progress to roles in the country's long-neglected hearing-services after their studies finish. This was the reason for establishing the BSc course at Athlone, in the first place.
The risk remains that the students affected will not return to Ireland after finishing their studies in the UK, where they may now need to go. In the long term, audiologists will still need to be hired in from the UK or elsewhere, for roles in Ireland – and a global shortage of audiologists already exists.
Please show your support to the students by adding your name to their petition (anonymously if wished). It's the least they deserve – many thanks.
Sound Advice (then IDK) secured finalist status in Ireland's 2014 Social Media Awards – Online PR category, thanks to this post and others – compiled by Caroline Carswell.
Ireland's Only Audiology Course Being Scrapped
Audiology students fight back after course cancellation
Massachusetts Prices The Cost Of Not Providing Hearing Services
The Sound Of Silence – The Medical Independent
Children Waiting Up To Five Years For Hearing-Aids
One Parent's Feedback: National Audiology Review
National Audiology Review – Another Mum's Story
Family Gets Apology From HSE After Misdiagnosis
School Acoustics – By An Educational Audiologist
Teacher's Assumptions: Kids With Hearing Issues
Educational Audiologist Uses Her Life Experience
Aug 13, 2013 Caroline Carswell
Classroom Captions Entrenching In The UK And US Ten Commandments For Kids With Hearing Issues
' Worldwide, deaf babies are often termed "million-dollar #babies," as anticipated lifetime care costs could go that high [without #intervention]':
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865606417/Utah-program-helps-deaf-babies-to-hear.html
Expert finds AIT audiology degree to be on a par with international programmes
http://www.businessandleadership.com/leadership/item/48047-expert-finds-ait-audiology/
Audiology students seek HSE placements as course cleared
http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/audiology-students-seek-hse-placements-as-course-cleared-291708.html
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Over the past decade, multifactorial corpus-based explorations of alternations in grammar have been prominently used to support theories and frameworks within cognitively oriented corpus linguistics. For example, prototype theory as a theory of similarity-based and inherently probabilistic linguistic categorization has received support from studies showing that alternating constructions and items often occur with probabilities influenced by prototypical semantic or contextual factors. In this paper, I analyze a low-frequency alternation effect in German noun inflection in terms of prototype theory, based on strong hypotheses from the existing literature that I integrate into an established theoretical framework of usage-based probabilistic morphology, which allows us to account for similarity effects even in seemingly regular areas of the grammar. Specifically, the so-called weak masculine nouns in German, which follow an unusual pattern of case marking and often have characteristic lexical properties, sporadically occur in forms of the dominant strong masculine nouns. Using data from the nine-billion-token DECOW12A web corpus of contemporary German, I demonstrate that the probability of the alternation is influenced by the presence or absence of semantic, phonotactic, and paradigmatic features. Token frequency is also shown to have an effect on the alternation, in line with common assumptions about the relation between frequency and entrenchment. I use a version of prototype theory with weighted features and polycentric categories, but I also discuss the question of whether corpus data can be taken as strong evidence for or against specific models of cognitive representation (prototypes vs. exemplars).


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In the past, God has given the Church inspiring and gifted musicians.
The same is true today in Harpenden. Music seems to run in the Bethany family genes. Worship is a key feature of our community life.
If you would like to get involved in the worship band please speak to Neil Chitty.
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Invicta FC 44: A New Era Weigh-in Results and Video
By Staff Report 5 months ago
On Thursday, Aug. 26, Invicta Fighting Championships hosted the weigh-ins for Invicta FC 44: A New Era. The event takes place Friday, Aug. 27. It airs live on pay-per-view via traditional cable and satellite carriers beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Digital customers around the world can order the event from FITE.
Prior to the main card, the Invicta FC 44 Prelims will be broadcast in the U.S. on AXS TV and streamed for free worldwide on Invicta FC's YouTube channel beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
The event takes place from Memorial Hall in Kansas City and is headlined by two title fights. In the headliner, top contenders Emily "Gordinha" Ducote (9-6) and "Dynamite" Danielle Taylor (11-5) square off for strawweight gold. The second half of the title doubleheader features Lisa "Battle Angel" Verzosa (6-1) against Phoenix Tournament winner Taneisha "Triple Threat" Tennant (3-1) with the bantamweight title up for grabs.
Tickets to the event can be purchased through Eventbrite.
Below are the results of the event's weigh-ins:
Invicta FC 44: A New Era
Strawweight Title: Emily Ducote (114.4) vs. Danielle Taylor (114.6)
Bantamweight Title: Lisa Verzosa (134.6) vs. Taneisha Tennant (134.7)
Flyweight: Brogan Sanchez (125.8) vs. Emilee King (124.6)
Strawweight: Jodie Esquibel (116) vs. Liz Tracy (117.2)*
Bantamweight: Serena DeJesus (136) vs. Lauren Mueller (135.8)
Invicta FC 44 Prelims
Flyweight: Caitlin Sammons (124.9) vs. Helen Peralta (125.2)
Atomweight: Katie Saull (105.7) vs. Marisa Messer-Belenchia (105.7)
Atomweight: Katie Perez (105.1) vs. Natalie Salcedo (105.9)
Featherweight: Kayla Yontef (145.5) vs. Carlene Chandler (145.8)
* – Tracy missed the strawweight limit of 116 pounds and was fined 25 percent of her fight purse
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Hermsdorf ist ein Ortsteil der Gemeinde Zettlitz im Landkreis Mittelsachsen.

Geographie
Das Platzdorf Hermsdorf mit seiner Gelänge-Waldhufen-Mischflur liegt auf einer Anhöhe etwa 1,5 km nordwestlich der Stadt Geringswalde im Mittelsächsischen Lösshügelland. Das Gebiet des Ortes liegt zwischen etwa 180 m ü. M. (am Auenbach) im Norden und 294,7 m ü. M. am westlichen Dorfrand. Nachbarorte sind Geringswalde im Osten, Aitzendorf im Südosten, Neuzschaagwitz im Südwesten, Methau im Westen und Erlbach im Norden.

Geschichte
Das ehemals zur Herrschaft Schönburg gehörige Dorf unterstand bis Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts dem Amt Rochlitz, dann dem Gerichtsamt Geringswalde. 1875 kam es zur Amtshauptmannschaft Rochlitz, 1952 zum Landkreis Rochlitz, mit dem es 1994 in den Landkreis Mittweida und 2008 in den Landkreis Mittelsachsen eingegliedert wurde. Die Grundherrschaft übte bis 1587 das Kloster Geringswalde aus. 1764 wird Hermsdorf als Amtsdorf bezeichnet.

Die Kirche wurde schon 1540 als Pfarrkirche genannt und wurde 1928 Filialkirche von Zettlitz. Seit 2001 gehört Hermsdorf zur Kirchgemeinde Geringswalde.

1489 wurde der Ort als Hermisdorff genannt. Bis auf Schreibvarianten blieb der Ortsname erhalten, nur Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts bis Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts hieß das Dorf Hochhermsdorf, auch Holz-Hermsdorf oder Hohn-Hermsdorf zur Unterscheidung von anderen Orten gleichen Namens.

Hermsdorf wurde 1950 nach Aitzendorf eingemeindet, aber 1965 nach Zettlitz umgegliedert.

Persönlichkeiten
 Friedrich Ladegast (1818–1905), Orgelbauer

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Ort im Landkreis Mittelsachsen
Zettlitz
Ehemalige Gemeinde (Landkreis Mittelsachsen)

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We are pleased to announce that our MTV & CC Digital Apprentice Leila is now one of the brand ambassador's for Creative Pioneers Apprenticeships powered by Arch, a pioneering training provider that supports businesses, governments and charities to create a cost-effective and capable workforce.
Leila is currently working towards a Junior Content Producer NVQ while embracing her role as an Apprentice within the MTV Digital team.
As part of her role as Brand Ambassador for Creative Pioneers, Leila has filmed a case study video, been involved in a live debate with Arch's CEO and representatives from a university, spoken on Sky News about apprenticeships and will also be talking at The Brit School with another ambassador about media apprenticeships.
Leila has really showed how to go above and beyond your role and make the most of every opportunity!


Art educator Peggy Flores shows how to make a self-portrait from a mirror image with correct placement of facial features. She also demonstrates using a digital camera to take a self-portrait, converting the picture to a line drawing, adding contours, then coloring it with various media. Student work is shown.


Flint's water-tower plant is the main source of water for the city, and the water it provides is severely contaminated.
Flint, Michigan, has been going through a severe water crisis since April 2014.
The problem began when Flint switched from Detroit's water pipe, supplied from Lake Huron, to a brand-new system — a process that was slated to take up to two years. In the meantime, the city decided to supply water to its residents from the Flint River.
The people of Flint were told by the city that the water was safe, and that the funny taste and odd smells were just the pipes adjusting to the new system.
It wasn't until early in 2015 that they found out that the water was contaminated with a shocking amount of lead.
Flint switched back to the Detroit water supply in October 2015, but the damage had already been done. President Obama issued a state of emergency on Saturday, January 16, and this week a US Environmental Protection Agency regional director whose jurisdiction included Flint resigned in connection to the crisis.
Below are 11 images of the ongoing water crisis.
The lead poisoning from the river that goes through the dirty pipes has caused the water to become discolored and have an odd smell and taste.
The Flint River is the main source of the contamination. Flint residents of all ages have tested positive for elevated levels of lead, which can lead to kidney dysfunction, loss of developmental skills in children, permanent brain damage, and other severe health issues.
Since the water is unsafe to drink and bathe in, Flint residents have to go pick up water provided by the state almost daily.
The state is providing everyone with bottled water when they need it.
Residents have to wait in long lines every day just to get safe water. According to the most recent census data, Flint has a population of just over 99,000.
Residents can also get filters to help treat the poisonous lead — however, they are not 100% foolproof.
In October 2015, Gov. Rick Snyder committed $4.6 million of the state's money to pay for water filters, testing, and additional staffing to help address the crisis.
On Tuesday of this week, the National Guard came to assist the state by delivering fresh bottled water door-to-door to about 50,000 homes.
The residents were very appreciative of their help.
Lead found in drinking water is measured in parts-per-billion (ppb). When water reaches 15 ppb, it is considered extremely unsafe and the amount of lead should be lowered immediately. Flint's water was tested at 27 ppb.
Residents have been holding rallies to bring awareness to the danger of the water. This week, the Michigan House of Representatives approved Governor Rick Snyder's call for $28 million in emergency funding.


Our hope is that every student chooses to participate in one of the sports programs we offer our students. Participating in a sport teaches many skills such as teamwork, good sportsmanship, and dedication. Athletics paired together with academics is the ultimate formula for well rounded students. However, academics come first because we instill the importance of education so grades are checked often to be sure students are performing at their best.
This organization represents all the parents whose children are involved in athletic endeavors at the school. All parents are asked to participate in this organization in a variety of ways because the school relies on the monies raised by this group to run its athletic program.The major goal of the Athletic Association is to outfit and support financially all of the sports students participate in during the school year. This includes basketball, cheerleading, and other physical fitness competitions.The major source of funds for this Association are the Fish Fry's which are held at various times throughout the year.A fee is charged of each student who participates in a sport. A portion is returned at the end of the playing season to those whose families have met their commitment to the Association.


0069 Roman garrison of Mainz uprising on this day in history.
0313 Start of Roman (Pontifical) Indiction on January - 01.
0379 Basilius the Great, of Caesarea, saint (Moralia), dies on this day in history.
0404 Last gladiator competition in Rome on January - 01.
0414 King Ataulf of Narbonne marries emperor Honorius sister Galle Placidia on January - 01.
0630 On January - 01 the Prophet Muhammad sets out toward Mecca with the army that captures it bloodlessly.
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0990 Russia adopts Julian calendar on January - 01.
1204 King Haakon III of Norway (c. 1170) on this day in history.
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1387 Charles, The Angry One, king of Navarra (1349-87) on this day in history.
1431 Alexander VI [Rodrigo Borgia], Spanish/Italian pope (1492-1503) on January - 01.
1467 Sigismund I, the old, king of Poland on this day in history.
1481 Huldrych Zwingli, Swiss Protestant reformer on this day in history.
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1431 Alexander VI [Rodrigo Borgia], Spanish/Italian pope (1492-1503) was born on this day in history.
1449 Lorenzo de'Medici, [The Magnificent] of Florence was born on this day in history.
1467 Sigismund I, the old, king of Poland was born on this day in history.
1481 Huldrych Zwingli, Swiss Protestant reformer was born on this day in history.
1502 Gregorius XIII, [Ugo Buoncampagni], Italy, pope (1572-85), dies on January - 01.
1515 Louis XII, "the Justified" king of France (1498-1515), dies at 52 on this day in history.


SPRINGFIELD — Ed Izenstark inherited Huntington's disease from his biological father, but he only found out after the fatal nerve disorder began to show itself and after months of frustrating and costly efforts to learn more about his origins.
The 30-year-old father of three from Batavia was hospitalized last May with severe stomach pains, nausea and involuntary twitching that his doctors couldn't explain. Suspecting it could be genetic, Izenstark sought more information about his background but had a hard time getting it from state adoption agencies. In February, he finally learned that his birth father had the disease. On Friday, his fears were confirmed that he did too.


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Giants walk the 'blue carpet' at Super Bowl DVD premiere
Published: Feb 25, 2008 at 11:44 PM
NEW YORK -- Osi Umenyiora took a short break in the middle of an autograph session Monday afternoon to reflect. He looked at a friend who was standing next to him, smiled and said, "Do you believe we won the Super Bowl?"
One month before Umenyiora and the New York Giants faced the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII, few would have believed they could reach the Super Bowl let alone win it. Then they went on a wild ride through the playoffs, culminating in their 17-14 win over the previously unbeaten Patriots. Some have called it the biggest upset in Super Bowl history -- and the thrill-ride is still sinking in for many of the key contributors.
"It's starting to sink in… but this is kinda crazy right here," said Amani Toomer, who joined Umenyiora and several other Giants players Monday night for a VIP premiere screening of the 2008 Super Bowl XLII Champions DVD. A day after Hollywood rolled out the red carpet for the Academy Awards, the AMC Empire 25 Theater in New York's Times Square rolled out the "blue carpet" to welcome Toomer, Umenyiora, Super Bowl XLII MVP Eli Manning, Michael Strahan, David Tyree, Brandon Jacobs, and Antonio Pierce.
The 2008 Super Bowl XLII Champions DVD (Warner Home Video, $24.98) officially went on sale today -- but apropos of the city that never sleeps, Umenyiora followed last night's screening with a DVD signing appearance at a Times Square sporting goods store from 11:59 p.m. until 2 in the morning.
The month following the Super Bowl win has been almost as unbelievable for these Giants as the month preceding it, and Umenyiora was one of several players at the screening who claimed he has yet to see the game.
"Everybody tells me how well we played," Umenyiora said with a grin. "I've got to see it for myself."
The DVD, produced by the award-winning crew at NFL Films, features 180 minutes of footage, highlights and interviews, as well as extensive bonus material.
Strahan admitted he's watched the game two or three times since returning from Arizona. And even though he knows how it ends, he can't help but yell at the TV as Manning lofts the game-winning TD pass to Plaxico Burress in the corner of the end zone with 35 seconds left.
"I know exactly what's going to happen," said Strahan, "but I'm still yelling, 'Get it, Plax! Get it, Plax!'"
Of course, a few plays before the Burress touchdown, Manning escaped a sure sack and connected with Tyree on a miraculous reception that NFL Films president Steve Sabol still maintains is the greatest play in Super Bowl history. Sabol is listed as executive producer of the DVD, so it's no surprise that the play is given its proper weight. The NFL Films cameras captured the play from every conceivable angle, and the addition of that signature NFL Films music provides suitable dramatic effect.
For his part, Tyree said he has seen the play dozens of times, and he is often asked to recreate the scenario in which he leaps in the air and comes down on his back with the football wedged between his right hand and his helmet. But he hasn't seen the entire game, either.
"I'm excited to sit here tonight and enjoy this," said Tyree, who added that he is staying humble while still enjoying his sudden fame. "One day I'm going to get a copy of the game, sit down with my family and pop some popcorn.
"I heard it was one of the best Super Bowls ever," Tyree added with a smile.
In addition to the music that sets their work apart from other highlight videos, the NFL Films team captured great sound from the field at University of Phoenix Stadium. Like when Strahan is addressing his defensive teammates on the field prior to the start of Super Bowl XLII. The FOX Sports pre-game show might have shown the animated Strahan firing up the troops, but the DVD has the audio:
"This o-line we're facing today is the greatest o-line of all time," Strahan tells the players standing around him. "Their quarterback cannot be sacked. He can't even be hit! We don't stand a chance!"
The rest, of course, is history, as Strahan and the Giants defense sacked Tom Brady five times and knocked him down a total of 23 times, holding the Patriots to their lowest point total of the season.
Earlier in the pregame warmups, Super Bowl XLII referee Mike Carey greets Giants head coach Tom Coughlin and asks him if he's thawed out yet from the frigid NFC title game in Green Bay two weeks prior. If you recall, Coughlin's face was beet red from the sub-zero conditions that day.
"At least they were talking about my face this year," Coughlin replied. "Last year it was my ass."
That storyline -- Coughlin's seemingly tenuous job security at the start of the 2007 season -- is addressed at the beginning of the DVD. The first 40 minutes, in fact, are dedicated to the '07 regular season, in which the Giants got off to an 0-2 start. They avenged those two losses, to Dallas and Green Bay, with stirring victories over those same teams in the NFC divisional playoffs and conference title game, respectively. Not only are those highlights included in the DVD's main feature, but the DVD extras include NFL Network's Game of the Week episodes chronicling both of those games.
Other bonus material: the Super Bowl XLII halftime show; highlights and behind-the-scenes footage from Super Bowl week's Media Day; NFL Network's post-game coverage; features on Manning and Strahan; and profiles of Coughlin and linebacker Matthias Kiwanuka.
If any of the Giants still don't believe what they've accomplished, now they can at least pop in the DVD to prove it. That is, if they have time between public appearances.
"It's been fun," said Manning. "I'm enjoying every minute of it."
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Christian Dissinger (15 de noviembre de 1991 en Ludwigshafen, Alemania) es un jugador de balonmano alemán que actualmente juega en el Dinamo Bucarest y en la selección de balonmano de Alemania.

Palmarés

Kiel

 Supercopa de Alemania (1): 2015
 Copa de Alemania de balonmano (1): 2017

Vardar

 Liga de Campeones de la EHF (1): 2019
 Liga de Macedonia del Norte de balonmano (2): 2019, 2021
 Liga SEHA (1): 2019
 Copa de Macedonia del Norte de balonmano (1): 2021

Equipos
  TSG Friesenheim (2009-2011)
  Kadetten Schaffhausen (2011-2013)
  BM Atlético de Madrid (2013-2013)
  TuS Nettelstedt-Lübbecke (2014-2015)
  THW Kiel (2015-2019)
  RK Vardar (2019-2021)
  Dinamo Bucarest (2021- )

Referencias

Balonmanistas de Alemania
Nacidos en Ludwigshafen


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The Financial District is located in the midst of the "downtown" area of Boston, near both Government Center and Chinatown. While the area has no distinct definition, it is bound by Atlantic Avenue, State Street, and Devonshire Street. The Financial District received its name from the numerous headquarters of mutual fund companies that are located within close proximity as well as the towers that house the Federal Reserve Bank. Post Office Square is also a local landmark with a beautifully landscaped green park in the center of downtown, where workers and residents sprawl out along the grass during the summer months reading and soaking in the towering buildings surrounding the park.
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Seems I need more clarity.  Fair enough!

I am trying to get these three dates into a dropdown list.

A: What you have right now is correct for your needs - multiple items in a single SelectList.
What you are missing is that you needs to new up a SelectList with its Items property matching your IEnumerable<SelectListItem>.

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Q: Where to host my 4 asp.net websites - recommendations needed I have 4 asp.net websites that use sql server 2008.
I need some recommendations for hosting my sites.
Each of them have at least one subdomain, I am running one web-service, and in some cases one windows service for each of them (and perhaps going to host dotnet facebook app).
I would like to host them all at the same place.
I have tried discountasp but it is too expensive and difficult when you have many domains and some subdomains.
I have been thinking about VSP (appliedi dot net or godaddy dot com)
but the problem with those are limited ip addresses and also RAM included (Max 768MB Guaranteed).
But I like to be able to connect to them with remote desktop connection.
I have also been looking into Grid hosting at GoDaddy:
https://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/hosting/grid.asp?ci=13633
But not sure if there is anything there that stops me from using it.
Also not sure how it is working and how it is different from VSP.
Currently I am running all those sites on my own server with 4GB of memory and 500 GB disk space.
But that is a big risk - server goes down once in a while and so on.
(Stupid system - I cant add three links cause I dont have some points needed)

A: You might want to give AppHarbor a look. Hostnames are configured by you, and we don't currently charge extra for adding additional domains.
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National Soccer Coaches of America Week on January, 2020: america, do you like david beckham? doyou know who david beckham is?
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David Robert Joseph Beckham, OBE (born 2 May 1975) is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Real Madrid. Beckham was named as a member of Pelé's FIFA 100.[3] In addition to his success on the pitch, Beckham has been recognized by Time magazine as one of 2004's Time 100 (Heroes & Icons),[4] as well as an elite global advertising brand.[5]
Beckham is the fifth most capped English player of all time, has twice been the runner up in the FIFA World Player Of The Year Award in 1999 and 2001 and in addition to being the only Englishman to score in three different World Cups, is also only the ninth player in World Cup history to score twice from direct free kicks. He was captain of the English national team from 15 November 2000 to 2 July 2006.
Beckham's career began when he signed a professional contract with Manchester United, making his first first-team appearance in 1992, at the age of 17. While with Manchester United he played a key role in their dominance of the FA Premier League in the 1990s and early 2000s, being pivotal in accomplishing The Treble of the League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League in 1999. He left the club to become only the third Englishman to sign for Real Madrid in 2003, after Laurie Cunningham and Steve McManaman.
In 2006, after England's quarter-final exit at the World Cup in Germany, he stood down as captain and he was then succeeded by Chelsea captain John Terry. Beckham was dropped from the England national team selected by coach Steve McClaren on 11 August 2006.
On 10 January 2007 Real Madrid Sporting Director Predrag Mijatovic announced Beckham would leave the club in mid 2007. On 11 January 2007, Beckham agreed to a move to the Major League Soccer (MLS) team Los Angeles Galaxy on a five year contract beginning on 1 July 2007, after his current deal with Real Madrid expires.[6] Late Monday (15 January), after speculation in the UK and Spanish press on a possible early exit for Beckham from Real Madrid, MLS Commissioner Don Garber denied that his league was attempting to secure an early MLS debut for Beckham.[7]
Why hasn't Freddy Adu been called up to the Senior National Squad yet?
Why? Because USSF (US Soccer Fed.) is run by idiots starting from the top down. Instead of hiring the great Jurgunn Klinnsman to replace Bruce Arena, who did they get? Former Chivas USA coach Bob Bradley. I like MLS, but come on... the USSF could have done much better. And instead of sending their best players to Copa America, they send **** over and get embarrassed. US (U-20, U-17) squads have never been short of talent, but young players are often left out so that older, less talented players can play. The incompetence of USSF frustrates me more than you.
Why was Mexico's National Team such a poor sport about losing to the US?
Wait until Copa America and Copa Oro to see the real Mexican Team. Mexico is the U-17 World Champions. The top talent will be ready for next WC in S. Africa.
Did you watch the game?? Mexico dominated futbolistically. USA won with lucky breaks. Mexico still dominated. How classy is the US team. Did you see Landon the European reject, taunting after he got a lucky bounce from the ref on the second goal. Americans are hated around the world. Its not because of race, everyone hates the US because of their arrogance. How far did the US make it in the WC2006 Germany??? And how far did Mexico make it?? Check Mexico's record vs BRAZIL, ARGENTINA. Teams that matter. Remmember the US has several weeks practicing and the Mexican team has about 3 days of practice.
How does it it feel getting owned by Mexico in The World Baseball Classic. Latinos are better than you in your own sport. get a new sport. Nuff Said!
Why can Latinos learn 2-3 languages and american whites can berely learn one. A la verga contigo pinche guero hijo de puta. VIVA MEXICO! MEXICO also kicks the sh!t out of american boxers!!!
All you racist idiots need to get out of you trailer parks and actually travel to MEXICO before you comment on it. How can you comment on somewhere you have never been. Get some education and maybe you would have money to spend and travel, instead of wasting your time on your racist rants.
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It took months but DICE has finally confirmed the first Battlefield 1 Double XP event for Xbox One, PS4 and Windows PC.
Last year, DICE promised double experience opportunities to gamers down the road and it's finally making good on that promise.
To celebrate the arrival of the first Battlefield 1 DLC, They Shall Not Pass, DICE is launching the first Battlefield 1 Double XP event. Instead of a double XP weekend, DICE is giving select users a double XP week.
The first Battlefield 1 Double XP event starts tomorrow.
The first Battlefield 1 Double XP event starts on March 14th and it stretches all the way to March 19th giving Battlefield 1 users a chance to earn a ton of experience points while experiencing all of the changes included in the They Shall Not Pass DLC.
It also looks like Squad XP boost stacks with the Double XP so gamers will want to be sure to use those if they emerge from a battlepack.
Unfortunately, the double XP week isn't available to everyone. Only Premium Pass holders get access to the XP boost. For now, at least.
The Battlefield 1 Premium Pass is the game's $50 Season Pass that nets gamers all four DLC expansion packs, access to the Battlefield 1 CTE, Battlepacks, and more. It's also the only way to play They Shall Not Pass right now.
Battlefield 1 Premium Pass holders gained access to They Shall Not Pass on March 14th. Everyone else can purchase the DLC as a standalone expansion starting March 28th. We expect it to cost $15 on its own.
They Shall Not Pass delivers tons of new content including two new Operations, the French army, new weapons, new gadgets, new vehicles, four new maps, and a whole lot more. It's the first Battlefield 1 DLC but it won't be the last.
DICE is planning three more Battlefield 1 DLC packs. And while we have their names (In the Name of the Tsar, Turning Tides, Apocalypse) and some early details, we don't have release dates for the trio.
The developer typically puts a few months between its DLC releases so don't expect In the Name of the Tsar to emerge in April.


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Q: how to execute tsql scripts from cmdlet written in c# I want to execute tsql scripts from custom cmdlet written in c#. Can you recommend me the best practice to do it?
I have a few .sql scripts and in my cmdlet I need to iterate through them in specific order and execute each sql script. I also need to run all scripts in transaction if is it possible.
And I need to execute scripts remotely. It means, that there may not be sql server installed on the machine from which is cmdlet executed.
The target sql servers are 2008, 2008R2, 2012.
I have read some approaches, but i'm still not sure what is the best one.
thanks in advance


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In Photos: Al-Aqsa clashes ignite tensions in Jerusalem
Clashes broke out in and around the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex on Wednesday morning
Israeli police and Palestinian worshippers clash outside al-Aqsa on Wednesday morning (MEE/Oren Ziv)
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Published date: 13 February 2015 04:00 UTC | Last update: 7 years 11 months ago
Early Wednesday morning, clashes broke out between Israeli police and Palestinian worshippers inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex.
After the clashes inside the complex, right-wing Israeli activists entered the compound and were the only people allowed inside, according to MEE's contributor, Oren Ziv, who took photographs of their visit.
They had come to mark the passing of a week after the attempted assassination of Yehuda Glick, a well-known Israeli activist for the rights of Jews to pray at the holy site which they call Temple Mount.
On regular weekdays, tourists and Jews can enter the compound between 7:30AM and 10AM and for another hour at noon, but are escorted by police and are not allowed to pray or perform any religious cememonies. Access for Muslims is regularly limited to women and men over the age of 40 or 50, particularly at times of political tension.
On Wednesday, Palestinian worshippers, unable to enter the compound, waited near Lions' Gate, one of several entrances into East Jerusalem and near al-Aqsa. When they started shouting slogans at the activists, Israeli police fired stun grenades and tear gas at them.
Dozens of children on their way to school were caught up in the police action.
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Book of Spells (or Wonderbook: Book of Spells) is a 2012 augmented reality video game for the PlayStation 3. It was developed by London Studio in conjunction with J. K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment as a companion to the Harry Potter series. The game is based on Book of Spells, a fictional book by Miranda Goshawk released about 200 years from the event date. Book of Spells received mostly positive reviews from critics, praising the use of augmented reality and the PlayStation Move, while criticizing the game's short length.

Gameplay
The user casts spells by drawing shapes with the PlayStation Move controller, while the book itself uses augmented reality technology to appear on screen via the PlayStation Eye. The Move controller itself appears on screen as a wand, and may draw patterns on screen to launch spells.

Book of Spells is designed to be an interpretation of learning spells at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter universe, with the "book" itself having been written in the Harry Potter universe over 200 years ago by Miranda Goshawk. At the end of each chapter, a poem will describe a failed Hogwarts student in order to teach the user a lesson in the manner of Aesop's fables.

At the start of the game, players choose one of the four Hogwarts houses, and one of three different wands. If, however, the player has a Pottermore account, they can link it to the game, in which case the in-game choices will reflect those they made on the site.

In addition to the specific spells covered by each chapter, the player is sometimes given the opportunity to briefly make use of other spells, such as the Oppugno Jinx. The player, however, does not actually learn the gestures for these spells and thus is not tested over this material.

Development

To develop the game the Sony Computer Entertainment team worked with Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling, who described it as "the closest a Muggle can come to a real spellbook". Rowling had previously worked with Sony on her Pottermore website, and the company at one point had an exclusive contract to release Harry Potter e-books. The game was launched as the first title for the Wonderbook on the PlayStation 3 at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo. It was released in the United States on 13 November, 15 November in Australia, and 16 November in Europe.

Reception
Book of Spells received mixed to positive reviews from game critics. It holds a 72 on Metacritic, indicating "Mixed or Average reviews." Critics praised the use of the Wonderbook technology by the use of both the PlayStation Move and augmented reality, while criticizing the game's short replay value. The Book of Spells was nominated for a BATA in the 'Game Innovation 2013′ category.

Sequel

The second Harry Potter-themed Wonderbook game is Book of Potions, released in 2013.

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Automated Agricultural Robot and Sensor Data Collection and Analysis through a Biomass Feedstock Production Information System
Konstantinos Domdouzis+−
College of Business, Technology and Engineering, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
The increasing environmental pollution resulting from the use of non-renewable fossil fuels as well as the development of economic dependencies among countries because of the lack of such types of fuels underline the intense need for the use of sustainable forms of energy. Biomass derived biofuels provide such an alternative. The main tasks of biomass feedstock production are planting and cultivation, harvest, storage, and transportation. A number of complex decisions characterize each of these tasks. These decisions are related to the monitoring of crop health, the improvement of crop productivity using innovative technologies, and the examination of limitations in existing processes and technologies associated with biomass feedstock production. Other critical issues are the development of sustainable methods for the delivery of the biomass while maintaining product quality. There is the need for the development of an automated integrated research tool based on resilience and sustainability which will allow the coordination of different research fields but also perform research on its own. The specific tool should aim in the optimization of different parameters which specify the research done and in the case of biomass feedstock production; such parameters are the transportation of biomass from the field to the biorefinery, the equipment used, and the biomass storage conditions. This optimization would enhance decision making in the field of bioenergy production. Based on the need for such an automated integrated research tool, this paper presents an information system that provides automated functionalities for better decision making in the bioenergy production field based on the collection and analysis of agricultural robot and sensor data.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine (2021) Our Energy Sources - Fossil Fuels. Available at: http://needtoknow.nas.edu/energy/energy-sources/fossil-fuels/ (Accessed: 23 August 2021)
U.S. Energy Information Administration (2021) How much petroleum does the United States import and export? Available at: https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=727&t=6 (Accessed: 23 August 2021)
U.S. Energy Information Administration (2021) Use of energy explained - Energy use for transportation. Available at: https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/use-of-energy/transportation.php (Accessed: 23 August 2021)
Argus (2021) World biofuels output up to 3.3mn b/d by 2026: IEA. Available at: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2196777-world-biofuels-output-up-to-33mn-bd-by-2026-iea (Accessed 22 August 2021)
International Energy Agency (IEA) (2021) Transport Biofuels. Available at: https://www.iea.org/reports/transport-biofuels (Accessed: 22 August 2021)
RA. Lee and JM. Lavoie. 'From first- to third-generation biofuels: Challenges of producing a commodity from a biomass of increasing complexity', Animal Frontiers, 2013; 3(2): pp. 6-11. https://doi.org/10.2527/af.2013-0010
AEM. Hussian (2018) 'The Role of Microalgae in Renewable Energy Production: Challenges and Opportunities', in Turkoglu M. (ed.) Marine Ecology - Biotic and Abiotic Interactions. Intech Open. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.73573
Dragone, G., Fernandes, B., Vicente, A.A. and Teixeira, J.A. (2010) 'Third generation biofuels from microalgae', Current Research, Technology and Education Topics in Applied Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology, pp. 1355-1366
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Oklahoma State University (2021) Environmental Impacts. Available at: http://switchgrass.okstate.edu/environmental-impacts/environmental-impacts (Accessed: 22 August 2021)
Kinhal V. (2021) Safe and sound: Decentralisation with Miscanthus giganteus. AgriKinetics. Available at: https://www.agrikinetics.com/miscanthus-giganteus/decentralisation-with-miscanthus/ (Accessed: 22 August 2021)
IGIGlobal (2021) 'What is Social Informatics'. Available at: https://www.igi-global.com/dictionary/framework-analyzing-social-interaction-using/27363 (Accessed: 05 July 2021)
Meyer ET, Shankar K, Willis M, Sharma S, Sawyer S. (2019) 'The social informatics of knowledge', J Assoc Inf Sci Technol. 2019 Apr; 70(4): 307-312. https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.24205
Kozai T, Fujiwara K, Runkle ES. (Eds) LED Lighting for Urban Agriculture. Springer Singapore, Singapore 2016. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1848-0
Tropos (2021) The Tropos Methodology. Available at: http://www.troposproject.eu/node/93 (Accessed: 10 May 2021)
De Clercq M, Vats A, Biel A. (2018) 'AGRICULTURE 4.0: THE FUTURE OF FARMING TECHNOLOGY'. World Government Summit. Available at: https://www.oliverwyman.com/content/dam/oliver-wyman/v2/publications/2021/apr/agriculture-4-0-the-future-of-farming-technology.pdf (Accessed: 12 May 2021)
Ruiz-Ortiz V, García-López S, Solera A, Paredes J. 'Contribution of decision support systems to water management improvement in basins with high evaporation in Mediterranean climates'. Hydrology Research 2019; 1, 50(4): 1020-1036. https://doi.org/10.2166/nh.2019.014
Barksdale, J. and D. Scott McCrickard (2010) 'Concept Mapping in Agile Usability: A Case Study', CHI 2010: Usability Methods and New Domains, April 10-15, 2010, Atlanta, GA, United States, pp. 4691-4694. https://doi.org/10.1145/1753846.1754212
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Domdouzis, K. (2021). Automated Agricultural Robot and Sensor Data Collection and Analysis through a Biomass Feedstock Production Information System. International Journal of Robotics and Automation Technology, 8, 12–18. https://doi.org/10.31875/2409-9694.2021.08.2


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Virginia plant cited for repeat safety violations
Training lapses, lack of inspections lead to repeat violations
KEYWORDS plant safety / worker safety
The state of Virginia's Occupational Safety and Health Program has issued seven citations and $187,000 in penalties to a food and beverage company after a worker's arm was caught in a conveyor near the metal detector.
Inspectors found that the company failed to inspect energy control procedures annually, train workers on the control of hazardous energy and provide adequate machine guarding. Worse yet, the company had been cited for these violations in 2016.
Today, virtually all modern plant equipment has emergency stop (E-stop) switches, energy cut-out capabilities and built-in safety and machine guarding systems to prevent injuries. There is even NFPA-approved equipment to automate the process of proving power is removed from dangerous equipment. However, it's still incumbent on managers to provide adequate and regularly scheduled training for operators to use these tools, because it's human nature to ignore safety measures and systems—as it takes more time to put them in place than to just dig in and try to fix a "live" machine when it has a problem.
As Mike Miller, senior director-employee health & safety at Dean Foods Co., said in a May 2012 FE article, "Plant Safety: Implementing a continuous improvement mindset," Fencing and technology won't protect workers if they circumvent safeguards or place themselves in harm's way. Equipment failures, inadequate guarding and disregard for lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures account for a small fraction of workplace injuries.
"About 92 percent of accidents involve decisions that either leadership or employees make," Miller added. While physical safety infrastructure can be modified to be safer, the focus should be on changing the way workers perform tasks. And that's where behavior modification and training are a must on a regular basis.
As the violation notice above shows, "The lack of training resulted in a January 26, 2018 injury where an employee's arm was caught in the machine when it returned to its home position." What makes the matter worse is that the processor should have instituted an on-going training schedule for machine safety after having had the same violation two years earlier.
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ICYMI: A homework assignment for Tuesday
Vivian J. Paige	2014 Elections, Hampton Roads, Local, Politics, Virginia	 Friday, January 3, 2014 Friday, January 3, 2014 2 Minutes
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. The homework assignment: to take a critical look at the candidates in the 6th Senate and vote in the special election Tuesday.
For those who want to see/hear for themselves the candidates, each of them sat separately for video interviews with local TV station WAVY. Republican Wayne Coleman's interview is here while Democrat Lynwood Lewis is here. As I said in my op-ed, I think the difference between the two is stark.
The editorial boards of the various newspapers in the district is another source of information on the candidates.
On the southside of Hampton Roads, The Virginian-Pilot endorsed Lewis, referencing "Coleman's refusal to discuss his philosophy toward governing and his positions on specific issues," while saying that Lewis is "a candidate who has the skills and experience necessary to hit the ground running." The Peninsula's Daily Press also endorsed Lewis:
The Democrat, who faces Republican Wayne Coleman in the Jan. 7 election, has firm footing on the issues, a solid grounding in the district and a record of compromise. Those qualities make him a strong candidate for higher office and the better option in this race.
The Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal endorsed Lewis as well:
Lewis is a Democrat, but far from an ideologue. In his decade in the House of Delegates, he has reached across the aisle so often it's as if there is no barrier between the two parties, at least as far as he's concerned. Working together for the betterment of all Virginians seems to be his only motivation.
Lewis has garnered endorsements from the Virginia Professional Firefighters, the Virginia Education Association, the Hampton Roads Realtors Association, and – I have to say this one really surprises me – the NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business). All of these were announced on Lewis' Facebook page.
I have searched for Coleman endorsements, including looking at his Facebook page, but have not located any.
Endorsements don't vote, though. So I hope the voters in the 6th will take the time to learn about the candidates and cast their ballots.
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Published Friday, January 3, 2014 Friday, January 3, 2014
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Charles Stanton (@CharlesFStanton) says:
Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 7:17 am
Good post and analysis.
The WAVY interviews should be required viewing before voting, empty palaver versus a full comprehension of the issues.


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