We welcome Members' guests to the Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club and hope you enjoy your visit. The Club works hard to preserve our traditions and to ensure the enjoyment of all Members. For the comfort of both you and our Members, please follow the guidelines below when visiting the Club.
Members and guests are expected to dress appropriately for activities, functions & special events.
Casual attire is permitted in the Clubhouse and all dining areas, unless stated otherwise for special events. Players' attire may be worn throughout the Clubhouse. Bathing suits may be worn only in the locker rooms, the corridors leading to the pool, and the pool area. Footwear must be worn in the Clubhouse at all times.
Players must wear appropriate racquets clothing that is predominately white when playing Tennis, Badminton, and Squash. Each article of visible clothing, excluding shoes, may not have more than 10% colour. This includes hats and warm-up suits. Shoes with soles that mark the court are not permitted. Clay court shoes may be worn only on the clay courts and in the clay court vestibule and are strictly prohibited elsewhere on Club property.
Cell phones must be kept on mute. It is prohibited to talk on a cell phone or hold a cell phone to your ear in the Club, even to check messages. Texting is permitted.
Business papers, laptops, and handheld devices (excluding cell phone feature) are allowed in the Players' Lounge, Players' Bistro, the Pub, and the meeting rooms, provided that the laptop and/or handheld device are muted.
Smoking is prohibited on Club property.
Guest may pay by debit or credit card. If a guest is paying by credit card, a 10% non-Member service charge will be added to the bill. The Club does not accept cash with the exception of special functions where a cash bar is set up specifically for that function.
Tipping of employees is strictly prohibited.
Parking in the Club lots is restricted to Vancouver Lawn Members and their guests. Guests must register their vehicle license plate when checking in at the Front Desk. Parking overnight is not permitted unless the guest is unable to operate their vehicle safely. Guests are permitted to park in the front parking lot, the covered parking lot, and the roof-top parking lot.
Children are permitted in the Club every day, though not all hours of the day. Children under 19 are required to observe Junior hours.
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Juniors 12 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Juniors 13-19 may be on the Club premises without adult supervision as long as they are abiding by Club rules.
Please use the washrooms in the Champions Gallery, adjacent to the Activity Room or in the Junior and Family change rooms. All other washrooms are for adults only.
Members must shower before using the pool. Members are prohibited from entering the pool with an illness; this includes but is not limited to open sores, bandages, head colds, discharging ears or noses or infected eyes.
Children under 4 years of age MUST be accompanied IN the pool by an adult. Children between the ages of 4 and 7 MUST have an adult on the pool deck watching them at all times. Failure to supervise children for whom one is responsible while in the pool enclosure will result in a loss of pool privileges. Children under 19 years may use the pool only when a lifeguard is on duty.
Proper fitness clothing and shoes are mandatory and must be worn at all times when using the fitness facilities. Use of the fitness room is restricted to persons 15 years of age and older.


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A descriptive 18-year retrospective review of subperiosteal implants for patients with severely atrophied edentulous mandibles
Dorsey J. Moore, Paul A. Hansen
Adult Restorative Dentistry
Statement of problem Fabricating dentures for the patient with severe mandibular atrophy can be a challenge for both the dentist and patient. Subperiosteal implants with a mandibular overdenture may be a solution for the atrophic mandible. Purpose The purpose of this retrospective study was to review the survival of mandibular subperiosteal implants placed at the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry Graduate Prosthodontics program between 1982 and 2000. Material and methods Forty subperiosteal implants were placed in atrophic mandibles of 40 patients (33 women, 7 men) between 1982 and 2000. The age range of the patients was 47 to 80 years of age at time of placement (mean=62 years). Each patient was reviewed clinically by an author (DJM). Manual depression and lifting of the framework were used to evaluate the stability of the implant. Additionally, the implants were observed for any movement. Each patient was questioned for pain or discomfort. Each patient was examined for observable inflammation and intraoral exposure of the framework and questioned as to whether the implant had satisfied the patient and met the patient's expectations. Results Thirty-nine of the 40 original patients were recalled in 2000. One patient had died. Fourteen patients had implants for over 10 years, 12 patients had implants between 5 and 10 years, and 12 patients had implants for less than 5 years (mean time of implant service=8 years). Thirty-eight patients had the implant in place with no sign of inflammation or mobility, 1 patient with diabetes had inflammation around one of the struts. All patients were wearing their prostheses, and there was no sign of exposed implant framework for any patient. All patients reported a high level of satisfaction with the implant. Conclusions Within the limitations of this study, the mandibular implants placed at UMKC were still functioning, and all patients denied any discomfort or pain from the prostheses. Patients reported they were comfortable and able to function with the implant-supported prosthesis.
Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.05.018
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Moore, D. J., & Hansen, P. A. (2004). A descriptive 18-year retrospective review of subperiosteal implants for patients with severely atrophied edentulous mandibles. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 92(2), 145-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.05.018
A descriptive 18-year retrospective review of subperiosteal implants for patients with severely atrophied edentulous mandibles. / Moore, Dorsey J.; Hansen, Paul A.
In: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Vol. 92, No. 2, 08.2004, p. 145-150.
Moore, DJ & Hansen, PA 2004, 'A descriptive 18-year retrospective review of subperiosteal implants for patients with severely atrophied edentulous mandibles', Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, vol. 92, no. 2, pp. 145-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.05.018
Moore DJ, Hansen PA. A descriptive 18-year retrospective review of subperiosteal implants for patients with severely atrophied edentulous mandibles. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 2004 Aug;92(2):145-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.05.018
Moore, Dorsey J. ; Hansen, Paul A. / A descriptive 18-year retrospective review of subperiosteal implants for patients with severely atrophied edentulous mandibles. In: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 2004 ; Vol. 92, No. 2. pp. 145-150.
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John Cowper Powys (October 8, 1872 – June 17, 1963) was a British (English-Welsh) writer, lecturer, and philosopher.
He was born in Shirley, Derbyshire, where his father was vicar. His mother was descended from the poet William Cowper, hence his middle name. His two younger brothers, Llewelyn Powys and Theodore Francis Powys, also became well-known writers. Other brothers and sisters also became prominent in the arts. John studied at Sherborne School and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and became a teacher and lecturer; as lecturer, he worked first in England, then in continental Europe and finally in the USA, where he lived in the years 1904-1934. While in the United States, his work was championed by author Theodore Dreiser. He engaged in public debate with Bertrand Russell and the philosopher and historian Will Durant: he was called for the defence in the first obscenity trial for the James Joyce novel, Ulysses, and was mentioned with approval in the autobiography of US feminist and anarchist, Emma Goldman. He made his name as a poet and essayist, moving on to produce a series of acclaimed novels distinguished by their uniquely detailed and intensely sensual recreation of time, place and character. They also describe heightened states of awareness resulting from mystic revelation, or from the experience of extreme pleasure or pain. The best known of these distinctive novels are A Glastonbury Romance and Wolf Solent. He also wrote some works of philosophy and literary criticism, including a pioneering tribute to Dorothy Richardson. Having returned to the UK, he lived in England for a brief time, then moved to Corwen in Wales, where he wrote historical romances (including two set in Wales) and magical fantasies. He later moved to Blaenau Ffestiniog, where he remained until his death in 1963.
Powys was also one of the twentieth century's greatest literary letter writers: his correspondence bears comparison with that of Charles Olson in its immediacy and intellectual scope. A collection of his letters to his lifelong friend and biographer Louis Wilkinson (himself best known for his close connection with Aleister Crowley) was published during his lifetime: further volumes have been issued posthumously.


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Cowboys Bucking Trend Of Bad NFL Quarterback Play By Balancing The Offense
All across the league, teams are suffering from inadequate quarterback play. Dallas appears to have found an answer by addressing both the passing and running game, and may reap dividends for years.
By Tom Ryle@TomRyleBTB Oct 14, 2016, 9:00am CDT
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The NFL has increasingly become a passing league. The rules favor the air game (excepting a lingering confusion about what is and is not a catch) because it presumably makes for a more exciting and watchable product. But this year, ratings are down across the board for NFL broadcasts, and despite a variety of excuses being handed out, the most likely reason seems to be that the games this year have been more bad than good. And that appears to be related to one primary factor: Quarterback play is generally bad, and when teams can't pass the ball, they are dead in the water.
There have been some passers who have exceeded expectations, such as Matt Ryan, Sam Bradford, and of course the Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott, but there are also several stalwarts who are struggling this season. Eli Manning, Philip Rivers, Joe Flacco and others are either having down years statistically, losing games because of other issues, or both. With the departure of Peyton Manning, the list of truly dependable passers has shrunk - and one of the best remaining, Tony Romo, is still working his way back from injury, while Tom Brady, who is generally considered the top quarterback in football, has only been back from suspension for one game.
It has long been a trope that there are only about half as many truly qualified NFL quarterbacks as there are teams, so finding one of the rare successful QBs is key to success in the league. Yet there is another part of this equation, and that is building a successful roster around them. There are two basic ways to go with that: Build a strong supporting cast on offense to help the passer out, or put a dominant defense together to thwart the opponent. In the former case, a team can succeed with a quarterback that is not really good, as long as he is the proverbial "game manager" who does not make mistakes to cost the team the game. Dominant defenses have gotten Super Bowl rings for players like Eli Manning, Flacco, and also accounted for Peyton Manning's second piece of jewelry. Some teams like the Kansas City Chiefs have done both, bringing them a good bit of success with Alex Smith as their quarterback, a player whose tendency to throw the ball short of the required distance to make a first down is so pronounced that the analysts at Football Outsiders have named a statistic measuring that after him.
The season is still young, but with all teams now having played at least four games, there is enough data to start rating things, and the same guys at Football Outsiders have one of the most exhaustive rankings of quarterbacks you can find. They provide an excellent chart that lets you compare their favored rating, Defense-adjusted Yards Above Replacement (DYAR) with other ratings such as ESPN's proprietary Quarterback Rating (QBR). And according to them, the second-best quarterback in the NFL, right behind Matt Ryan (who is having a career year) is Dak Prescott. That is whether you use the DYAR number or the QBR. The rookie is simply at the top of the league right now.
There are still some who keep predicting that Prescott is going to hit the rookie wall, but there is absolutely no sign that is imminent or likely. The one word that almost everyone uses to describe him is "poise".
But having a very proficient quarterback is not enough. Rivers and Andrew Luck are prime exhibits for this. If you don't have a team that can support them, either on offense or with a shut-down defense, the best quarterback cannot get the team to wins all by himself. Dallas fans saw that for years with Romo. While many still deny his contributions, for most of his seasons as the starter he had to try and lift the rest of the team up. The Cowboys have been mediocre for years - and Romo was at times all that kept them from descending into the nether reaches of the standings.
In 2014, however, Romo finally had an offense with enough talent around him to succeed, and we all saw what they could do. The lack of similar ability on defense was what really did them in during the playoffs, and then the lack of depth led to the collapse of 2015. This year is an entirely different story. Not only have the Cowboys put together a four-game winning streak with Romo out, they have won two games with Bryant on the sidelines as well. Prescott deserves all the praise he has gotten, but he has been aided tremendously by the dominant offensive line, a receiving corps that has stepped up in Bryant's absence, and that other stellar rookie, running back Ezekiel Elliott.
It has been said that Elliott came to the perfect situation in Dallas, with that talented offensive line and a potent passing game, but swapping Prescott in for Romo certainly hasn't limited his early success. The reality is that the situation in Dallas is one of synergy. The running game makes it easier on the quarterback, and an efficient, effective quarterback and receiving corps makes it better for the ground game. What may be most important for the Cowboys is that they have returned to an old-fashioned approach, that of having a balanced offense. So far this season, the Cowboys are averaging 397 yards per game, second in the NFL. That is composed of 241.8 yards per game passing and 155.2 rushing, by far the most balanced of any team in the league. And if you just look at the last three games, after Elliott really hit his stride, the numbers are much closer, 235.7 passing yards and 191 rushing per game. That is something you just don't see in the NFL today. As Micah Peters put it in an enjoyable read (for Cowboys fans) at The Ringer:
But, at the risk of sounding 75 years older than I actually am, a quarterback that can manage a game and take control of it if he has to, receivers that can help stretch the field, a bullying offensive line, and a running back that can reliably hit holes for big gains are still good for four wins out of a possible five. Ticking the boxes and hitting the procedural notes still works, and can be exciting in its own way.
A great deal has been made of the way Prescott has stormed onto the NFL stage, but it may be more about the way the team was structured when he got here.
I felt that Lynch, Goff, Wentz and Prescott all had a very high probability of success with Dallas. Brissett was a down the road shot. https://t.co/kaOy019vGV
— Birddog26 (@Birddog26) October 13, 2016
Too often, NFL teams go all in to draft their quarterback without putting an adequate team on the field around him. Luck, Marcus Mariota, and Jameis Winston are all suffering from this problem. But the Cowboys not only sought to find a good quarterback (and wound up with their third choice, it must be remembered), they had already built a very potent offense to plug him into. The use of four recent first-round draft picks to build the line and then add a hugely talented runner is now paying off by elevating Prescott's game, just as he is elevating the rest of the team.
Now the Cowboys find themselves disproving the old adage that when you have two starting quarterbacks, you don't have any. The expectation is that Romo will be reinstated as the starter when he is fully recovered from his injury, and although many are decrying the idea of moving away from Prescott and his hot hand, a more logical analysis shows that the potential for the team to have even better success with Romo is not only possible, it is likely. This is the same formula he worked with in 2014, and the line and running back corps are both better. So is the defense, particularly the secondary.
Call it a holistic approach to football, but the Cowboys have been building the whole team to function together, not searching for a "silver bullet" to fix their situation. It has taken years to do, and the staff, particularly Jerry and Stephen Jones, have to get credit for not panicking after 2015. They did not blow up the coaching staff, but focused on fixing the depth issues and adding key talent, particularly Elliott. Now, it has all come together. It seems like it came out of nowhere, but it actually is the result of all those years of putting the team together.
And now the Cowboys have a quarterback of the future that has already shown he can succeed in their system, plus the savvy and talented veteran waiting to get back on the field. While so many NFL teams are struggling at the position, the Cowboys have a depth that is only equaled or perhaps exceeded by the New England Patriots with Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo. It is a far deeper thing than just a sudden emergence of a fairly unknown rookie. It is having a plan in place, and then getting a little lucky and hitting on the pieces you added to make it work.
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Enigmatic French producer Gesaffelstein's return to the spotlight is in full force. His forthcoming album Hyperion broke five years of relative silence with unsettling first single "Reset" in November. Now, he's teased a second tune on the heels of a Coachella announcement, and this time, he's brought The Weeknd. The track is titled as "Lost In The Fire" and is about to be released on Columbia Records.
Both artists favor a haunting darkness, and while only 11 seconds long, this teaser sounds in line with the pair's more '80s-influenced work. It's accompanied with a visual of The Weeknd brooding back-to-back with the new black chrome Gesaffelstein, which first made an appearance in the "Reset" music video.
Watch the official below and and stream/buy the release here.


Lack of sleep isn't just an inconvenience, it's a public health problem. If you have trouble falling asleep at night or staying awake during the day, you're not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in four American adults has a sleep or wakefulness disorder.
Was it the wine I drank with dinner? I didn't think I napped that long. Is it because I didn't run today? I never followed up on that project. What's that noise? I need chapstick. WHY CAN'T I SLEEP?
I almost always get a full eight hours each night, so having days when I'm running on six hours isn't ideal, especially since I become a groggy, grumpy, downright miserable human being if I'm not well-rested. Luckily this doesn't happen often.
But for those who are clocking four or six hours on the regular—WAKE UP!—you need more sleep! Take it from the researchers who found that participants getting four hours of sleep a night for two weeks functioned like a person who hadn't slept for 48 hours. And those who got six hours every night over a period of two weeks performed like those who had been awake for 24 hours.
Forty-eight people joined a study conducted by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School. The point of the study was "to inform the debate over whether human sleep can be chronically reduced without consequences." Essentially, do humans really need eight hours of sleep?
For reaction time, subjects were measured on how quickly they could respond to a visual stimulus. Curious about the test? Get your reaction time here. Apparently my alertness may be suboptimal and I should consider medical evaluation—hmm, interesting.
They were also measured on their memory and had to match numbers to shapes (something like this), as well as complete 50 addition and subtraction equations that build upon each other (check out this animation).
As you can imagine, the well-rested group that got eight hours a night for two weeks did significantly better than any of the other three test groups which had their sleep restricted. But the surprise lies in how the group sleeping four or six hours per night thought they were functioning.
Which brings me back to why you need more sleep if you're only getting four or six hours each night. According to the study, not only did participants function as poorly as people who had been awake for 48 or 24 hours straight, but participants were more tired than they thought they were.
In other words, not enough sleep can be just as dangerous as having no sleep at all.
There's no easier way to get all of the positive benefits of sleep—stress relief, restored energy, improved mood, the ability to think clearly or fight off infection—for such little effort. If you've been skimping, not only are you more tired than you think you are, but according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, you're putting your body at risk for having heart disease, high blood pressure and other medical conditions that develop over the long run.
The good news is that if you haven't been getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep, you can pay it back to yourself slowly and over time. To get out of "sleep debt," common methods include going to bed earlier or taking short naps to compensate, but weekend catch-up is not advised.
Going to bed earlier doesn't necessarily mean moving your bedtime back two hours. Try going to bed 15 minutes earlier each weeknight. If your typical bedtime is 11 p.m., go to bed at 10:45 p.m. on Monday, 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday—and so on. Come Saturday morning, you will have made up almost three hours of sleep.
I know new parents are probably tired of people telling them this, but if at all possible, try to sleep when your baby does (even if that means going to bed at 8:30 p.m.!). I realize that this is much easier said than done!
If you have trouble falling and staying asleep, you may need to consider making sleep hygiene a habit. Everyone can benefit from it.
interesting study. i am a night bird, always have been. I feel rested at 6 hours of sleep. Once in a while I sleep 7 or 8 hours and that is when I feel the most tired after I get up. I get my best sleep in the morning when I awake at 9:30 am to maybe 10:30 Am sometimes later if some unwanted caller doesn't wake me up, but lately that doesn't seem to be the case. I think better at night. I get more done at night. If I know I have to be somewhere early, I still don't get to bed early so I might get 3 or 4 hours of sleep, but I don't usually get tired till 3 next morning. I have never been a napper although lately if I watch TV in the evening in our lounge chair, I often snooze and miss a part of what I was watching. I do have a philosophy that someday I'll be asleep forever, so I have never given much thought as to how long I need to sleep everyday. If I were an early sleeper, I would have had a difficult time getting all my homework done in HS or college. That is my story about sleep.


Hall and Keryn Sippy would like to announce the marriage of their son, Wyatt Asher Sippy, to Jenna Victoria Aycock, daughter of Walton and Robin Aycock of Pikeville, North Carolina.Their wedding took place at "The Aycock Family Pecan Grove" in Pikeville, North Carolina on June 25, 2016. The couple will reside in Amarillo, Texas.
Best man was Colton O'Brien from Lubbock, Texas and groomsmen were Gaige and Lance Sippy, the grooms' brothers, from Canyon, Texas and Austin Farrow from Carnesville, Georgia.
Matron of Honor was Hannah Niemasz, the brides sister, from Princeton, North Carolina and bridesmaids were Dori Oxendine from Pikeville, North Carolina, Becki Moore from Franklin Springs, Georgia, Candace Young from Henderson, Kentucky and Carolyne Smith from Orlando, Florida.
We would invite all who know and were a part of Wyatt's life to join us for some cake and punch to celebrate the newly married couple at a "come and go" reception on July 8, 2016 in the First United Bank "Lone Star Room" in Canyon, Texas from 5-9 p.m.


@dedxoxo, I have now made a python3 version.
where you need to change python2 for python.
Also you need to change depends string and package name string the same way.
Why is it only for python2? I have istall the sources for python3 and it's ok. Modify PKGBUILD, please.


The Makeup Show NYC took place in early May, drawing together makeup artists and their favorite pro brands for two days of kit stocking, education and inspiration. Kett Cosmetics occupied prime real estate at the show anchoring a triple booth with Muse Beauty Pro. The newest additions to the line, Kett Fixx Powder Foundations and the adorable Mini Jett, drew much attention and the large space allowed artists to snap up many of their favorite brands in one location. The well stocked booth also provided Sheila McKenna with full access to her top picks all of which were put to great use during her boothside makeup demos.
For Sunday's demo, Sheila perfected Lily's skin by airbrushing Kett Hydro Foundation in R1 and Hydro Contour in Sunkissed as a bronzer. She used the Viseart Warm Matte eyeshadow palette to create a striking sunset look and tapped a dab of Lucas Papaw over the lid for a glaze finish. The result was simply sublime.
On Monday, Sheila designed an edgier Rock inspired "Acoustic Noise" look for Lily. She began by blocking out Lily's brows and then proceeded to airbrush Hydro Color Theory in White and Hydro Metal in Star Dust. The effect of static feedback was painted by hand using Hydro Color Theory in Black and finished off by applying a splatter of Hydro White down the center.
In addition, Sheila spoke on the Beauty Branding panel along with Eric Kaiser of Glamcor and Madison Mallardi of Limelife by Alcone and moderated by Danessa Myricks. In this feature presentation event, each panel member shared their personal insight and answered questions about the many aspects of creating and maintaining a successful beauty brand.
In overall wow factor, this year's show was truly stand out! Keynote speakers included today's top artists Roshar and Hung Vanngo, among others, as well as a Monday morning address by the legendary Bobbi Brown. There was so much to take in, see and learn. The Makeup Show NYC has outdone itself once again and Kett Cosmetics remains proud to be part of this amazing and inspiring community!


SCF Partners is pleased to announce the closing of the combination transaction between four of its separate portfolio companies – RentAir Offshore, Conserve Oilfield Services, Jacks Winches, and Seanic Ocean Systems – to form Centurion Group Ltd.
An Aberdeen offshore container and tank rental business has praised its employees for their contribution to its HSEQ achievements and performance. A three yearly external audit conducted by BSI commended Conserve Oilfield Services for a traffic management plan implemented at the six-acre site which can see upwards of forty lorries through the facility in any one day.
Conserve Oilfield Services are pleased to now have Coates Offshore as a sister Specialist Rental Company after the recent acquisition.
Seasons Greetings / Operational Hours.
Seasons Greetings and Operational Hours over the Festive period.
Further additions to our Extensive Chemical Tank Rental Fleet.
Conserve are pleased to advise of a further 1/2m investment in their CCU's Rental Fleet.
Houston based SCF Partners are pleased to announce that it has made an investment in Aberdeen-based Conserve Oilfield Services Limited.
COSL are pleased to advise of the addition of the following New Units to our extensive Rental Fleet.
Conserve are pleased to announce the recent investment of £5m of Rental equipment to their extensive offshore Cargo Carrying Unit's (CCU) Rental Fleet.


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Interview with William D. Gorman, August 10, 2000
Project: Kentucky League of Cities Oral History Project
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William Gorman, mayor of Hazard Kentucky, continues in the third of a three part interview. In this interview Gorman discusses specific building accomplishments in Hazard and the surrounding area. He then extols the achievements of the local school system, and the importance of education. Looking ahead to future infrastructure developments, Gorman describes appropriate directions for development, from which Hazard could derive the most benefit. He compares mayors across the state and nation, and considers his own place in the history of Kentucky.
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William D. Gorman
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Q: failed to load kubelet config file hy folks
after updating my server, I can't restart kubernetes.
Feb  6 10:34:26 chgvas99 kubelet: F0206 10:34:26.662744   27634 server.go:189] failed to load Kubelet config file /var/lib/kubelet/config.yaml, error failed to read kubelet config file "/var/lib/kubelet/config.yaml", error: open /var/lib/kubelet/config.yaml: no such file or directory
Feb  6 10:34:26 chgvas99 systemd: kubelet.service: main process exited, code=exited, status=255/n/a
Feb  6 10:34:26 chgvas99 systemd: Unit kubelet.service entered failed state.
Feb  6 10:34:26 chgvas99 systemd: kubelet.service failed.

i checked on the directory and indeed there is no config.yaml i've the same error on my nodes i cant restart them
server : 3.10.0-957.5.1.el7.x86_64
kubernetes : Major:"1", Minor:"13", GitVersion:"v1.13.3"
GoVersion:"go1.11.5"

A: I would recommend runninng 'kubeadm-init' to reinitialise the cluster. Also please make sure you '/var' directory is not full. Please see this link for more information about 'kubeadm init' command.

A: You're using kubeadm - So The fact that /var/lib/kubelet/config.yaml is empty is probably related to the worker node not being joined to the cluster.
This might be related to networking issues - but lets try step by step:
1 ) Create a valid token for the worker node to join the cluster: Run:  sudo kubeadm token create --print-join-command --v=5 and make sure you receive an output command like:
kubeadm join <master-node-ip>:6443 --token aa334.. --discovery-token-ca-cert-hash sha256:..

2 ) Run the provided command in the worker node.
3 ) If Everything is OK - the /var/lib/kubelet/config.yaml should be populated and the status of sudo systemctl status kubelet should look good.
4 ) If you can an error - try running the ame join command with --v=5 - you'll probably see some networking issues.
4.A ) If you got an error like dial tcp <master-ip>:6443: connect: no route to host - make sure that you have a communication between your nodes - run curl <master-node-ip>:6443 from worker node - you'll probably get the same no route error.
Go to the master node and open the 6443 port (I'll assume you're working on secured private network) and try the connectivity again.
4.B ) If opening port in master succeed and you're able to curl from worker to master you should receive a response from the API server like: Client sent an HTTP request to an HTTPS server.
5 ) If curl succeed but you're still facing connectivity problems try:
5.A ) Comparing the .kube/config files of master and worker nodes - make sure the IP of the API server is correct.
5.B ) Make sure you enabled bridge networking mode on all nodes: sudo sysctl net.bridge.bridge-nf-call-iptables=1.
5.C ) Make sure you have an SDN solution like calico, flannel or weave and that you see that the relevant kube-system pods are running:
$kubectl -n kube-system get pods
NAME                                      READY   STATUS    RESTARTS   AGE
coredns-f9fd979d6-lpdlc                   1/1     Running   2          7d12h
coredns-f9fd979d6-vcs7g                   1/1     Running   2          7d12h
etcd-master-node-k8s                      1/1     Running   2          7d12h
kube-apiserver-master-node-k8s            1/1     Running   2          7d12h
kube-controller-manager-master-node-k8s   1/1     Running   2          7d12h
kube-proxy-kh2lc                          1/1     Running   2          7d12h
kube-proxy-lfmc4                          1/1     Running   0          4m36s
kube-scheduler-master-node-k8s            1/1     Running   2          7d12h
weave-net-59r5b                           2/2     Running   6          7d11h <-- Here
weave-net-c44d6                           2/2     Running   1          4m36s <-- Here

6 ) If nothing works - try running kubeadm reset on the worker node.

A: My Env: 3 master and forefront loadbalancer while initializing cluster
Had to adjust my load balancer and take out other master nodes and "kubeadm init"  and issue was gone , Network error possibly .
Then readd all the other master nodes.

A: Had a similar issue where got that error on control join command. It ended up being the load balancer ip assigned to the joining control as secondary  from a previous installation (which has nothing running behind it). Run ip a and make sure that the joining node does not have secondary load balancer ip.
echo y | kubeadm reset || true
rm -rf /etc/cni/net.d || true
rm -rf /var/lib/etcd || true
rm -rf ~/.kube || true
ip address delete {{ k8s_apiserver_vip_cidr }} dev {{ k8s_interface }}
kubeadm join ...

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A retrospective on 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders'
Posted byJohn Wintroub August 9, 2020 November 18, 2020 Posted inTV, TV RetrospectivesTags:Anime, Anime Reviews, Chris Tergliafera, David Productions, DIO, Dio Brando, Doug Ehroltz, Hirohiko Araki, Hol Horse, Imari Williams, Jalen Kassel, Jean Pierre Polnareff, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Joseph Joestar, Jotaro Kujo, Kyle Herbert, Matthew Mercer, Muhammad Avdol, Noriaki Kakyoin, Patrick Seitz, Richard Epcar, Star Platinum, Stardust Crusaders, The World, Tony Oliver, Vanilla Ice
The globe trotting adventure of Battle Tendency became the template for the absolute insanity of future parts of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Stardust Crusaders was meant to feel like a continuation of plot threads from Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency. While it definitely has some great moments, Stardust Crusaders, particularly the anime adaptation by David Productions, feels bloated and elongated at times. Spoilers for Stardust Crusaders ahead.
Stardust Crusaders begins with DIO's coffin from Phantom Blood being raised from the ocean, with the vampire still alive inside it. Joseph Joestar quickly learns of DIO's return through the awakening of a new ability known as a Stand. He quickly heads to Japan to enlist the help of his grandson, Jotaro Kujo. They soon discover that Joseph's daughter, Holly, has been given a Stand that is too powerful for her to control. Together with Jotaro's classmate Noriaki Kakyoin, fortune teller Muhammad Avdol, suave Frenchman Jean Pierre Polnareff and the Boston Terrier Iggy, they head to Egypt to defeat DIO and save Holly.
Joseph fighting the Empress in episode 12 "The Empress"
For most of Stardust Crusaders, the only interesting characters are Polnareff and Joseph. Polnareff initially joined the group to get revenge on the user of the Hanged Man Stand for killing his sister. This personal motivation leads Polnareff to fit more of a protagonist role within the first half of the story. Joseph heavily benefits from his characterization in Battle Tendency, as he is basically the same character, just with 40 more years of experience.Kakyoin and Avdol suffer from a lack of proper motivation due to them disappearing for long periods of time over the course of the show. I get that Kakyoin wants to save Holly because of his attraction to her, but that is not enough for me.
Despite being the actual protagonist, Jotaro is mainly a blank slate throughout most of the season. However, because of his lack of characterization, his blunt demeanor allows him to shine in the more strategic fights near the end of the part. It seems that JoJo's creator, Hirohiko Araki, did not figure out how to properly write a character like Jotaro until his game of Poker with Daniel D'Arby. Jotaro's consistent straight face leads his opponents to constantly second guess their actions, always ending in their defeat. It is a shame this concept did not come into effect earlier in the show, as Jotaro could have easily been the best character in Stardust Crusaders if his writing was more consistent.
Stardust Crusaders is one of the most popular parts of JoJo's due to its introduction of Stands. A Stand is the manifestation of one's warrior spirit (or soul in later parts) that stands beside its user in batttle. Unlike Hamon, a Stand can be anything Araki wants it to be. This allows for many unique fights throughout the rest of the series.
Jotaro's Star Platinum oraoraing Kakyoin's Hierophant Green in episode 2 "Who Will be the Judge"
However, for most of the first half of Stardust Crusaders, the Stand battles can feel bland and uneventful. That is not to say there are no good fights in the first 24 episodes, like Star Platinum vs Hierophant Green, the fight against Death 13 and the battle against Hanged Man and the Emperor. Luckily, the second half of Stardust Crusaders does not suffer from this issue as much. The second half is full of unique fights, with some of the best ones relying entirely on strategy. The more minor stand battles, such as the ones against N'Doul and Geb, Daniel D'Arby and Osiris, Pet Shop and Horus and Terrence D'Arby and Atum, are riveting and contain some brilliant character moments. That is not to say the last 24 episodes did not feature more straightforward fights like in Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency. Fights like the ones against Anubis and Alessi showed off the strength and power of the users fighting, while remaining interesting due to the uniqueness of the enemy Stands.
Polnareff's Silver Chariot stabbing Vanilla Ice while inside Cream in episode 43 "The Miasma of the Void, Vanilla Ice, Part 2"
The real standout fights in Stardust Crusaders are the fights against Vanilla Ice and DIO. Vanilla Ice's nearly unstoppable space destroying Stand, Cream, instantly takes out Avdol, immediately setting the stakes for Polnareff and Iggy's fight against DIO's most loyal servant. The absurd power Cream wields, combined with Vanilla Ice's vampirism, creates the most intense fight in Stardust Crusaders.
With that said, the fight against DIO is iconic. The final fight of Stardust Crusaders, the one the whole part had been building toward, does not disappoint. The four remaining members of the Crusaders all employ different strategies to tackle DIO. Kakyoin finally gets real time to shine, only for him to get donuted by DIO, immediately presenting the immense power of DIO's Stand, The World. The intense battle between Jotaro and DIO explores some of the more unique uses of JoJo's straightforward stands. Jotaro stopping his heart with Star Platinum to make DIO believe he was dead is the most metal thing I have seen in JoJo's (outside of Metallica at least).
The fight is full of bizarre moments that have been memed to oblivion, like DIO dropping a road roller on Jotaro and then punching it a million times. DIO's defeat feels earned, and while I would have liked him to have more of a presence in earlier episodes of Stardust Crusaders, this final battle kept me on the edge of my seat. David Productions brought the fight to life perfectly through their animation.
Jotaro and Star Platinum fighting DIO and The World in episode 46 "DIO's World, Part 2"
The dub for Stardust Crusaders is filled with great voice talent. Matthew Mercer brings this cold intimidating demeanor to Jotaro, Richard Epcar and Doug Ehroltz are hilarious as Joseph and Polnareff. Kyle Hebert sounds almost too intelligent as Kakyoin and Chris Tergliafera's powerful voice gives Avdol this intensity that sells his experience. Even some of the more minor character voices, such as Imari Williams as Hol Horse and Jalen Kassel as Vanilla Ice stood out. However, the star of the show is definitely Patrick Seitz as DIO. Seitz stole the show as Dio in Phantom Blood and is just as great in Stardust Crusaders. ADR director Tony Oliver (Gurren Lagann) helped the cast do these characters justice. However, as great as the cast is, some of the translations, especially that of the "Engrish" lines from the original Japanese audio, fall incredibly flat. Luckily this only happens a handful of times.
Stardust Crusaders is a more formulaic villain-of-the-week story that suffers from David Productions decision to adapt every single fight in full. Its 48-episode run overstays its welcome at times and would have likely improved if it was only 39-episodes long like Diamond is Unbreakable and Golden Wind. Stardust Crusaders is an entertaining adventure with fun characters and a creative magic system. I just wish the writing was better.
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import org.apache.thrift.EncodingUtils;
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  @Override
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  public String getVersion() {
    return this.version;
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  public TPingImpalaServiceResp setVersion(String version) {
    this.version = version;
    return this;
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  public void unsetVersion() {
    this.version = null;
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  /** Returns true if field version is set (has been assigned a value) and false otherwise */
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  public boolean equals(TPingImpalaServiceResp that) {
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    boolean this_present_version = true && this.isSetVersion();
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            break;
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        }
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      struct.validate();
    }

    public void write(org.apache.thrift.protocol.TProtocol oprot, TPingImpalaServiceResp struct) throws org.apache.thrift.TException {
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      oprot.writeStructBegin(STRUCT_DESC);
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        oprot.writeString(struct.version);
        oprot.writeFieldEnd();
      }
      oprot.writeFieldStop();
      oprot.writeStructEnd();
    }

  }

  private static class TPingImpalaServiceRespTupleSchemeFactory implements SchemeFactory {
    public TPingImpalaServiceRespTupleScheme getScheme() {
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Come Deepavali, our dear appa's presence is felt through corridors of memory,beaming that special affectionate smile laden with the power of lighting thousand candles in our hearts. Deepavali being his birthday, amma would bustle about like a young girl,attending to his oil bath, festive breakfast etc. We children would be woken up much earlier, say, in Brhama mohurta(when the devas are supposed to fly out and bless us mortals.)It was a wonderful sight to view the 'bacchalumane' as the bathing room used to be called.(Yes,it was a special room,apart from toilet). Brass Handes(Huge brass vessels used for bathing purpose)copper chombus used for pouring water, all shining brightly,having been scrubbed with tamarind the previous night, and adorned with rangol and flowers. 'Neeru tumbuva habba' it was called, and the water therein treated as the sacred Ganga.
There being no boiler in those days,a huge cauldron would be set tight in cement over an open fuel-hearth, providing hot water to the household whenever they needed it. Everyone had to take oil bath on Deepavali dawn; Amma would personally attend to all of us after administering sacred stotras about Gange, Yamune, Kaveri, Narmada, Godavari,and anointing our forehead with oil through gunju. (tuft at end of coconut),or flower. It was the belief of elders that all the sacred rivers would flow through the water of the particular muhoortam on that day.. Elaborate treatment of genuine gingelly oil-shigekayi (special soapnut powder) following drying of hair-no, no hairdryer, but over bamboo basket kept over red hot coal treated with saamraani(scent of yore).
It being our appa's birthday, we would all do aarati to him after offering puja to our household Gods. He would drop a rupee for each in the aarati–plate; A princely sum in those days! Usually, we would go to morning show, that being the time to show off our best clothes! No,no Pattaki-firing at home; elders didn't encourage it for various reasons.
Most memorable part of Deepavali was the Lakshmi puje done in the evening. Maid would bring out the huge basket containing the numerous 'Hanates, (mud-cups used like mini lamps) from the storeroom, fill each with oil, help us to dip cotton-wicks into it, and arrange in a row on the compound walls. Lighted at twilight,it would give the appearance of a mini Mysore Palace to the houses,for all houses in the area and around would be lighted likewise, in accordance with the tradition. Big antique brass lamps of all sizes-shapes, would also be lighted in God's room-gold ornaments would adorn the Devi, silver coins-- new clothes-new jewels, spread at her feet and worshipped; It is the general belief that gold etc would accumulate if purchased on that day, so shops have a merry time.
Elders were very particular about 'Lighting many many deepas' on that day,and would tell us the wonderful story of Goddess Lakshmi coming down from the sky, and entering the most brightly-lit house first, and how money would then simply flow in like water! We children would particularly like that part and go over it again and again..
When I tried telling the legend to a five-year old recently, she immediately exclaimed— "You mean Sunita Williams"?
Thank you for writing about the celebration of Deepavali in the golden days of your time, which our new generation won't be knowing. There is a lot to learn from the knowledge of the older generation. Thank you once again for taking time to present this article.


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Statistics can be viewed in different ways. In general it is considered to deal with graphs, charts, percentages, and averages. It consists of rules and methods of collecting and presenting numerical information. It also consists of making inferences from a given data. The statistical information can be used to explain unexplained things, to make and justify a claim, to make comparisons, to find out unknown quantities, to predict information about future and to establish relationship between quantities. Thus, it is a subject, which consists of more than numbers.
There are many characteristics associated with the subject. It deals with variability that obscures underlying patterns. It also deals with uncertainties and with those characteristics that can be described either quantitatively or qualitatively. Due to its characteristics, it is used in every field. For instance, businesspersons, administrators, scientists, politicians, researchers or even a layman – all us statistical figures in day to day discussions. Everyone seeks the help of statistics tools and techniques to construct hypothesis and test it.
Under statistics,you can studya number of areas related to finance, business and mathematics. It typically covers variance,Mode, Expected value, Range,Standard deviation,Median, Probability concept, Averages, Binomial distribution,Probability distribution,Confidence interval of the mean,Small sample distribution (t-distribution) etc. It has both the theoretical and applied aspects attached to it.
In theory, one study of the above concepts in detail and in applicability the theory is applied to a large range of data. Computations and calculations are part of all statistical assignments. Usually students are asked to conduct a survey and compute the findings. These surveys are based on the liking and disliking of the population. Apart from assignments, the research projects mainly consist of statistical analysis. As every research consists of data, so statistical test are used to analyze the data and come up with correct findings.
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But that opens a temporary Internet Explorer window before it's actually launched. Can I avoid the temporary IE window?

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The wrist and hand are commonly injured in falls and during repetitive activities. The pain can come from joint arthritis, tendon inflammation and nerve irritation, commonly seen in conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Our physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists use advanced examination and diagnostic tools to diagnose the source of the pain and prescribe therapies that will improve your function and reduce pain.
A comprehensive examination is performed on every patient with focus on ferreting out various problems that can cause wrist and hand pain.
Special manual training allows our physicians to diagnose small subluxations of wrist and hand joints that may be a previously undiagnosed source of pain. Gentle manipulation of these joints is frequently performed during examination for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Our physicians also examine the wrist and hand region with the help of advanced imaging techniques such as diagnostic ultrasound.
This technology is advanced enough to see inflammation of the nerves as typically found in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, tendonitis, and joint swelling that frequently cause acute and chronic wrist and hand pain.
Dynamic ultrasound can diagnose ligament tears of the wrist that in the past required an MRI with dye injection to see.
Electromyography (EMG) is used to examine wrist and hand pinched nerve problems, as well as neuromuscular spasm condition known as upper limb spasticity.
Manipulation is occasionally used during the clinical encounter to restore normal function of the wrist and hand joint.
Therapeutic injections are guided by ultrasound for safety and accuracy and are frequently very effective in decreasing pain related to inflammation from arthritis and overuse tendonitis of the wrist and hand.
Ultrasound guided injections are also used for injections of wrist and hand nerves that can be injured during trauma and repetitive overuse.
In cases of Upper Limb Spasticity, Botox injections are used to calm down the spastic muscles.
We employ state of the art physical therapy for correction of joint dysfunction, muscle imbalances, abnormalities and weakness that so frequently lead to overuse related wrist and hand problems.
Splinting is frequently prescribed for pain and inflammation control of various wrist and hand conditions.
When chronic, painful wrist and hand conditions, so often seen in trauma are encountered, patient is referred for specialized treatments known as ART and Graston mobilization to a chiropractor that works closely with our physicians.


A startup insurance company that opened in Baltimore last year with promises to offer more affordable policies to city residents said yesterday that it will begin selling its services at four branches of Harbor Bank of Maryland.
American Skyline Insurance Co., which sells its own auto and home insurance policies, will keep its headquarters on Light Street, but hopes to reach more customers by locating in the lobbies of four branch banks in the city, effective immediately.
"Financial services is a big part of what insurance is all about," said Ernest Hines, president and chief executive officer at American Skyline. "We saw this as an opportunity to be a one-stop-shop for many consumers who don't have access to these type of services."
Executives from both companies thought it was a good idea to share space because they have similar missions and both target customers in urban areas ignored by traditional banks and insurance companies.
"When we started, we saw a large segment of the community that wasn't getting access to banking services. And this wasn't just people who didn't qualify," said Joseph Haskins Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Harbor Bank. "When you look at the insurance availability in these communities, that is lacking also."
American Skyline started with $10 million from lead investor St. Paul Cos., which acquired Baltimore insurer USF&G; Corp. in 1998. Based in St. Paul, Minn., the company is the country's fourth-largest insurer. Venture Fund, a Baltimore private-equity investment fund, also invested money.
The disparity in insurance rates between the city and suburbs has been a subject of longstanding debate. Former Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke and others had complained that high rates were keeping people from living in the city.
American Skyline has signed up about 993 customers since it began selling policies in August. The company offers home and car insurance and will begin selling business insurance next month. The insurance firm expects business to pick up in the spring, typically a busy time, Hines said.
Hines and Haskins, who started his bank in 1982, expect the partnership to bring new customers to both businesses. "We're trying to leverage a relationship between us and Harbor to create additional traffic into the bank and allow us to be in several locations throughout the city," Hines said.


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The Millionaire Matchmaker's 11 Commandments of Dating for Women
By Patti Stanger
Spice up your love life with expert advice from matchmaker Patti Stanger.
1. Thou Shall Return Calls in a Timely Manner
Always return a potential love interest's call within 48 hours during the week (72 hours over the weekend). Be courteous...you're not living in the movie Swingers where you're supposed to wait X amount of days to call back. Busy men don't like rude girls—and there's plenty of fish in the sea besides you!
2. Thou Shall Honor Your Commitments
Believe it or not, it's hard for a guy to ask a girl out—online or in person. Don't be a flake. If you make plans, keep them. Don't bigger, better deal it! I don't care if it's George Clooney calling at the last minute—keep your plans! If you weren't interested in him, you should have never agreed to go out.
3. Thou Shall Let the Man Take the Lead
I know it sounds old-fashioned, but it's embedded in their DNA—men need to feel like the hunter. Let him call you first. Let him ask you out. If he's shy, invite him to a party—but then let him request the true first date from you! Be the hunted!
4. Thou Shall Leave History in the Past
That means...no ex talk! You do not want your guy picturing you having sex with someone else. That also means no baggage dumping, previous health issue talk or discussing any skeletons in your closet. Once you're in that committed relationship, well, that's another story.
5. Thou Shall Be Focused and Positive
Be engaging. Answer his questions with energy and genuine enthusiasm. Keep your attention on him—not the hot waiter. Ask questions. Banter (if you can). Listen with eye contact. Make it a conversation—the two of you talking back and forth—not interviewing. Think a pingpong match!
6. Thou Shalt Not Drink Too Much
I know it's tempting to have a few glasses of wine to relax before or during a date (especially a first one), but keep it at a two-drink maximum. Keep your wits—you need them! Stay clear and focused. Face it, being drunk and slurring your words just isn't attractive.
7. Thou Shalt Not be a Gold Digger
Do not ever ask for anything of monetary value. He is your potential soul mate, not your bank. If he offers to give you something—fine. But never accept cash. He may feel like a big guy paying off your credit card bill or paying your rent, but in the end he'll just end up feeling like he's paying for your affection.
8. Thou Shall Act Like a Lady
Be polite. Say please and thank you. Don't cuss. Don't sit with your legs spread open like a dude. Most men want their women to be refined and courteous. Which also means don't keep them waiting while you're doing your hair and makeup! It gives the impression you just don't care about his time or schedule...and that's just not ladylike.
9. Thou Shall Show Sincere Appreciation and Interest
Men like compliments just like you do. Remember that. Also remember the 4:1 Rule—once he takes you out four times, do something nice for him! Whether it's making him dinner, baking him cookies or whatever you can. It shows you care and that you're trying too.
10. Thou Shalt Not Give Nookie on the First Date
Kissing and hugging, that's fine. But nothing else. Take it slow, get into a relationship first—one that's real and asked, not assumed. I don't care how many drinks are involved. Giving each other sexual favors before a relationship is asking for there not to be one. No sex before monogamy.
11. Thou Shall Break the Text Habit
You're not in high school, so stop passing notes. If you do, he may actually call you. Remember, a woman falls in love between her ears, not her eyes! And while you're at it, step away from the computer. Get out of the chat zone and into reality. If you stop IMing so quickly, he (again) might just call you.
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