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\section{The algorithm for \MinLight{1}.}\label{sec:proof}
We first deal with the case that there are no vertices of degree~1.  For such a graph~$G$, construct a graph~$G'$ as follows.
Denote by $d(v)$ the degree of a vertex~$v$ in~$G$.
Start by letting~$G'$ be a copy of~$G$.  Then replace every edge $e=\{u,v\}$ by a path $u, u'_e, x_e, v'_e, v'$, by adding three new vertices $u'_e$, $x_e$, $v'_e$, and four new edges $\{u,u'_e\}$, $\{u'_e,x_e\}$, $\{x_e,v'_e\}$, $\{v'_e,v\}$.
We call the vertices $x_e$ \textit{connecting vertices}, and the edges $\{u'_e,x_e\}$ (and also $\{x_e,v'_e\}$) \textit{connecting edges,} and let $F_u := \{u'_e,x_e \mid e \in \delta(v)\}$.

Now, for each original vertex~$v$, do the following: replace~$v$ by $d(v)-2$ new vertices $v''_1,dots,v''_{d(v)-2}$.  Add $(d(v)-2)\cdot d(v)$ edges between the $v''_i$ and the $v'_e$, for every $i$ and every $e\in\delta(v)$.  Finally, choose two edges $e,f\in\delta(v)$ arbitrarily, and add an edge $g_v := \{v'_e, v'_f\}$, which we call the \textit{special edge.}

In this way, $G'$ contains pairwise disjoint ``gadgets'' ($\hat=$ induced subgraphs) $W_v$, $v\in V(G)$, each with $d(v)-2 + d(v)$ vertices and $(d(v)-2)\cdot d(v)$ edges.  If $uv\in E(G)$, then the gadgets $W_u$ and $W_v$ are joined to the connecting vertex $x_{uv}$ by $d(u)$, or $d(v)$, respectively, edges.   Cf.~Fig.~\ref{fig:two-gadgets}.  With $n := \abs{V(G)}$ and $m := \abs{E(G)}$, the resulting graph~$G'$ has
\begin{align*}
  m + \sum_{v\in V(G)} \bigl( d(v)-2 + d(v) \bigr)          &= 5m - 2n \text{ vertices, and} \\
  \sum_{v\in V(G)} \bigl( (d(v)-2)d(v) + 1 + d(v) \bigr) &\le \frac{4m^2}{n} + n - 2m \text{ edges.}
\end{align*}

\begin{figure}[ht]
  \begin{center}

 \includegraphics[height=60mm, width=100mm]{ax.jpg}

  \end{center}
  \caption{Two ``gadgets'' $W_{u}$ and $W_{v}$ in the graph $G'$}\label{fig:two-gadgets}
\end{figure}

The following fact is crucial in the consturction.

\begin{lemma}\label{lem:matchings_in_Gprime}
  Let~$M$ be a maximal matching in~$G'$.
  For each $v\in V(G)$, there exists a matching $N_v$ which differs from~$M$ only on $E(W_v)$, and which satisfies either $N_v = M$ or $\abs{N_v\cap E(W_v)} = \abs{M\cap E(W_v)} +1$, and for which the following holds:
  With $k := \abs{M \cap F_v}$, we have
  \begin{equation}\label{eq:max_match_eq}
    \abs{ N_v\cap \bigl( E(W_v)\cup F_v \bigr) } =
    \begin{cases}
      d(v)-1, &\text{ if $0\le k \le 1$}\\
      d(v),   &\text{ if $k\ge 2$.}\\
    \end{cases}
  \end{equation}
\end{lemma}
\begin{proof}
  Let~$M$ be such a maximal matching.

  If $k=0$ and the special edge~$g_v$ is not in~$M$, then, to obtain~$N_v$, we replace $M\cap E(W_v)$ by the edges of a perfect matching of~$W_v$, which consists of $g_v$ plus a perfect bipartite matching between the $v''_i$ and the $v'_e$.  This increases the number of edges in the matching by~1.
  If $k\ge 2$ and $g_v \in M$, then at least two of the vertices $v''_i$, $i=1,\dots,d(v)-2$ are exposed.  To obtain~$N_v$, we delete~$g_v$ from $M$ and add two edges from exposed vertices in $v''_i$, $i=1,\dots,d(v)-2$, to the end-vertices of~$g_v$, thus increasing the number $W_v$-edges in the matching by~1.

  In all other cases, we leave~$M$ unchanged: $N_v := M$.

  The equations~\eqref{eq:max_match_eq} can now be easily derived.

  If $k=0$, then $N_v\cap E(W_v)$ is a perfect matching in~$W_v$, of size $d(v)-1$.

  If $k=1$, then any maximal matching leaves either one or one of the vertices $v''_i$, $i=1,\dots,d(v)-2$, unmatched.  If one is left unmatched, then the matching must contain the special edge~$g_v$, so $\abs{M\cap E(W_v)}=d(v)-2$, implying~\eqref{eq:max_match_eq}.

  If $k\ge 2$, then taking into account that $g_v\not\in N_v$, equation~\eqref{eq:max_match_eq} readily follows.
\end{proof}

We can now prove that solving the maximum (cardinality) matching problem on~$G'$ is equivalent to solving \MinLight{1} on~$G$.

\begin{lemma}\label{lem:main}
  If~$G$ has no vertices of degree~1, then \MinLight{1} on~$G$ can be solved by computing a maximum matching in~$G'$.
\end{lemma}
\begin{proof}
  Firstly, consider an orientation $\Lambda$ of~$G$.  We will construct a matching~$M = M(\Lambda)$ in~$G'$ with the property that, for all $v\in V(G)$,
  \begin{subequations}\label{eq:matching-orientation-relation}
    \begin{equation}
      d(v) - M \cap \bigl( E(W_v)\cup F_v \bigr) =
      \begin{cases}
        1, &\text{ if $d^+_\Lambda(v) \le 1$, and}\\
        0, &\text{ if $d^+_\Lambda(v) \ge 2$,}
      \end{cases}
    \end{equation}
    and so
    \begin{equation}
      \abs{   \bigl\{ v\in V(G) \bigm| d^+_\Lambda(v) \le 1 \bigr\}    } = 2m - \abs{M}.
    \end{equation}
  \end{subequations}
  For every directed edge $(u,v)$ in $\Lambda(G)$, choose the edge $\{u'_e,x_e\}$ to be in~$M$.  This means that, for every~$v\in V(G)$, we have
  \begin{equation}\label{eq:match-orient-local}\tag{$*$}
    \abs{M\cap F_v} = d^+_\Lambda(v).
  \end{equation}
  Then extend~$M$ arbitrarily to a maximal matching by adding edges from the $E(W_v)$, $v\in V(G)$.  Note that~$M$ is unchanged on the sets~$F_v$, $v\in V(G)$, so that~\eqref{eq:match-orient-local} still holds.  Finally, for each $v\in V(G)$, apply Lemma~\ref{lem:matchings_in_Gprime}, and replace the edges in ~$M\cap E(W_v)$, by the edges of $N_v \cap E(W_v)$.  The result is a matching satisfying~\eqref{eq:matching-orientation-relation}.

  Secondly, let~$M$ be a maximum matching in $G'$.  We will construct an orientation $\Lambda =\Lambda(M)$ of~$G$ satisfying~\eqref{eq:matching-orientation-relation}.

  For each $\{u,v\} \in E(G)$, if $\{u'_e,x_e\} \in M$, let $\Lambda(\{u,v\}) := (u,v)$; if $\{v'_e,x_e\} \in M$, let $\Lambda(\{u,v\}) := (v,u)$.  If the vertex~$x_e$ is $M$-exposed, then chose one of $(u,v)$, $(v,u)$ arbitrarily for $\Lambda(\{u,v\})$.

  In view of Lemma~\ref{lem:matchings_in_Gprime}, $M$ must coincide with each of the $N_v$, and hence the equations~\eqref{eq:max_match_eq} hold.  But, by the construction of~$\Lambda$, for each $v\in V(G)$,
  \begin{equation}\label{eq:match-orient-local}\tag{$*$}
    \abs{M\cap F_v} \le d^+_\Lambda(v).
  \end{equation}
  Hence, we conclude that
  \begin{equation*}
    \Babs{   \bigl\{ v\in V(G) \bigm| d^+_\Lambda(v) \le 1 \bigr\}   }
    \le
    \Babs{   \bigl\{ v\in V(G) \bigm| \sabs{M\cap F_v} \le 2  \bigr\}    }
    =
    2m - \abs{M(\Lambda)}.
  \end{equation*}

  We conclude.  Denoting by $\pi$ the smallest number of light vertices in any orientation of~$G$, and by $\mu$ the largest cardinality of a matching in~$G'$, we have
  \begin{equation*}
    \pi
    \le
    \Babs{   \bigl\{ v\in V(G) \bigm| d^+_{\Lambda(M)}(v) \le 1 \bigr\}   }
    =
    2m - \mu
    \le
    2m - \abs{M(\Lambda)}
    \le
    \pi,
  \end{equation*}
  which concludes the proof of the lemma.
\end{proof}

We can now prove Theorem~\ref{thm:main-unweighted}.

\begin{proof}[Proof of Theorem~\ref{thm:main-unweighted}.]
  To get rid of vertices of degree~1 in the input graph, for each such vertex~$v$, add three more vertices $v_1,v_2$, and four edges $\{v,v_1\}$, $\{v_1,v_2\}$, $\{v_2,v_3\}$, $\{v_3,v\}$.  In other words, we replace each degree-1 vertex by a 4-cycle.  A 4-cycle can have~2 heavy vertices, opposite each other, and the other~2 vertices will be light; the edge leaving the cycle will not change that.  From this, it can be readily verified that \MinLight{1} on the original graph is equivalent to \MinLight{1} on the modified graph.  Lemma~\ref{lem:main} now yields the result.
\end{proof}

\subsection*{The weighted case}
The weighted case differs only in technical aspects.

\begin{proof}[Sketch of the proof of Theorem~\ref{thm:main-weighted}.]
  First of all, note that the degree-1 vertices can be taken care of in just the same way as in the non-weighted case: just give the new vertices a cost of~0.  Then, walking through the proof of Lemma~\ref{lem:main}, we see that the argument is still valid for weighted matchings and costs punishing the light vertices. Indeed, that's the reason why we phrased Lemma~\ref{lem:matchings_in_Gprime} in the way we did: if~$c_v$ is the cost incurred if vertex~$v$ is light, give each edge in $E(W_v)\cup F_v \subset E(G')$ a weight of $c_v$. Then, as in the proof of Lemma~\ref{lem:matchings_in_Gprime}, denoting by $\pi$ the cost incurred by the light vertices in any orientation of~$G$, and by $\mu$ the largest weight of a matching in~$G'$, and with $Q := \sum_{e=\{u,v\}\in E(G)}(c_u+c_v)$, it's easy to show that
  \begin{equation*}
    \pi
    \le
    \Babs{   \bigl\{ v\in V(G) \bigm| d^+_{\Lambda(M)}(v) \le 1 \bigr\}   }
    =
    Q - \mu
    \le
    Q - \abs{M(\Lambda)}
    \le
    \pi,
  \end{equation*}
  which concludes the proof of the theorem.
\end{proof}

\section{Conclusion}\label{sec:concl}
Seeing as weighted \MinLight{1} can be solved in polynomial time by matching techniques for nonnegative weights, it is natural to ask for a description by linear inequalities of the polyhedron $P_G \subset \mathbb{R}^{V(G)}$ defined by the problem: $P_G$ is the dominant (see~\cite{SchrijverBk03} for details) of the convex hull of the points $x(\Lambda) \in \mathbb{R}^{V(G)}$, which have $x(\Lambda)_v = 1$ if $v$ is $\Lambda$-poor, and $x(\Lambda)_v = 0$ otherwise.

Kyncl et al.~\cite{KyncLidickyVyskocil09} study the so-called minimum irreversible $k$-conversion problem, which is closely related to \MinLight{*}.  In fact, the only difference between  \MinLight{k} and
Minimum Irreversible $(k+1)$-Conversion is that the latter requires the orientations to be acyclic.  Kyncl et al.\ prove that Minimum Irreversible $2$-conversion is NP-hard, even for graphs of maximum degree~4, but for 3-regular graphs, it is equivalent to finding a vertex feedback set (which can be done in poly-time~\cite{UenoKG88}).

Since the complexity of Minimum Irreversible $2$-Conversion is open for subcubic graphs, in the light of our result, we conjecture that there might be a matching-based algorithm for that problem.

\medskip\noindent
I would like to thank Dirk Oliver Theis for his support, inspiring discussions and useful comments.

\section{Introduction}\label{sec:intro}
Let~$G$ be a simple\footnote{%
  Note that our main reference~\cite{AsahiroJanssonMiyanoOno13} uses multigraphs, but restricting to graphs is w.l.o.g.

} %
undirected graph.  An \textit{orientation} of~$G$ is a function $\Lambda$, which maps each undirected edge $\{u,v\}\in E(G)$ to one of the two possible directed edges $(u,v)$ or $(v,u)$.  We let $\Lambda(G)$ be the directed graph whose vertex set is $V(G)$ and whose set of (directed) edges is $\{ \Lambda(\{u,v\}) \mid \{u,v\}\in E(G) \}$.  For each $v\in V(G)$, denote by the \textit{out-degree of $u$ under~$\Lambda$} by
\begin{equation*}
  d^+_\Lambda(u) := \Babs{   \bigl\{ \{u,v\} \in E(G) \mid \Lambda(\{u,v\}) = (u,v) \bigr\}   }.
\end{equation*}
Fix an integer~$k\ge 0$.  A vertex $v\in V(G)$ is called \textit{$\Lambda$-$k$-light} (or just \text{$k$-light, light}) if $d^+_\Lambda(v) \le k$; otherwise it is called \textit{heavy}.  Asahiro et al.~\cite{AsahiroJanssonMiyanoOno12:isco,AsahiroJanssonMiyanoOno13} study the combinatorial optimization problem \MinLight{k} which asks for finding an orientation minimizing the number of $k$-light vertices.
For $k=1$, they exhibit classes of graphs on which the problem can be solved in polynomial time, and they ask the following open question.
\begin{question}[\cite{AsahiroJanssonMiyanoOno12:isco,AsahiroJanssonMiyanoOno13}]
  Is \MinLight{1} NP-hard for general graphs?
\end{question}

In this short note, we answer that question:

\begin{theorem}\label{thm:main-unweighted}
  \MinLight{1} on a graph with~$n_2$ vertice of degree at least~2, $n_1$ vertices of degree~1, and~$m$ edges can be solved by single maximum cardinality matching computation in a graph with $O(m)$ vertices and $O(m^2/n)$ edges.
\end{theorem}

Asahiro et al.~\cite{AsahiroJanssonMiyanoOno12:isco,AsahiroJanssonMiyanoOno13} mention a natural weighted version of the problem: the vertices have costs $c_v \in \mathbb{Q}$, $v\in V(G)$, associated with them, and the objective is to find an orientation which minimizes the expression
$\sum_v c_v$
over all orientations~$\Lambda$, where the sum extends over all 1-light vertices~$v$.  Our result also gives the complexity of the weighted case.

\begin{theorem}\label{thm:main-weighted}
  For nonnegative weights, weighted \MinLight{1} on a graph with~$n$ vertices and~$m$ edges can be solved by single maximum weight matching computation in a graph with $O(m)$ vertices and $O(m^2/n)$ edges.
\end{theorem}
For weights which are not nonnegative, \MinLight{1} is NP-hard, since it includes as a special case (when all weights are $-1$) the problem \textsc{Min-$1$-Heavy}, for which Asahiro et al.~\cite{AsahiroJanssonMiyanoOno13} proved NP-hardness.

The proof of the theorems is in Section~\ref{sec:proof}.  Section~\ref{sec:concl} holds a conclusion.

\subsection*{Some notation}
We mostly adhere to standard notation.  Our (undirected) edges are 2-element subsets of the vertex set.  For a vertex~$v\in V(G)$, we denote by
$\displaystyl
  \delta(v) := \{ e \in E(G) \mid v \in e\}
$
the set of all edges incident on~$v$.  The degree of a vertex is denoted by $d(v) := \abs{\delta(v)}$.

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4.1.1. Booking fee will be charged at a minimum of £1.50 per ticket or 12.5% of the Ticket face value where the face value is less then £20. Where the Ticket face value is greater then £20 the booking fee will not exceed 10% of the Ticket face value. For the avoidance of doubt, the Booking Fee shall be determined by the face value of the Ticket and not by the price paid by the Customer after any discounts or incentives are applied.
4.2. The Promoter expressly authorises WAPPA to hold the Gross Receipts and to make the following relevant deductions (and where applicable any VAT thereon) from the Gross Receipts including;
4.2.1. the Booking Fee;
4.2.2. the amount of any refunds made by WAPPA in accordance with Clause 6.2.1;
4.2.3. the amount of any Charge Backs; and
4.2.4. any monies owed to WAPPA by the Promoter under this agreement or any other agreement between the parties.
4.3. Any deductions made by WAPPA under Clause 4.2 shall be without prejudice to any other rights of WAPPA in respect of such outstanding sums.
4.4. In the event that the deductions made in accordance with Clause 4.2 exceed the Gross Receipts, the Promoter shall pay to WAPPA any shortfall within 7 days of a request by WAPPA.
4.5. Subject to Clause 4.6 WAPPA shall pay the Net Proceeds into the bank account nominated by the Promoter for such purpose, no later than 10 working days following the Event, or such other day as the parties may from time to time agree.
4.6. WAPPA shall be entitled to delay or withhold payment of the Net Proceeds or part thereof where:
4.6.1. there is a bona fide dispute between the parties in relation to amounts that may be deducted by WAPPA in accordance with Clause 4.2, provided that the amount withheld shall be limited to that which is in dispute.
4.6.2. WAPPA has reasonable grounds to believe that a significant number of Customers will be entitled to refunds and/or that sums may be reclaimed by way of Charge Backs due to Event alteration, cancellation or postponement, or other problems arising in connection with the Event, which would or might entitle Customers to a refund and/or result in a Charge Back, in which case the amount withheld shall be limited to the amount which WAPPA estimates it shall have to refund whether directly or via Charge Backs; and/or
4.6.3. the aggregate Gross Receipts in respect of any Event are expected to exceed £20,000, in which case WAPPA may withhold 10% of the Net Proceeds for a period of up to 30 days after the date of the Event.
4.7. As between Promoter and WAPPA, the Promoter shall be accountable to HM Revenue and Customs for VAT and any other taxes on the Gross Receipts and Promoter shall indemnify and keep indemnified WAPPA against all damages, losses and claims (including without limitation legal costs) incurred by WAPPA directly or indirectly as a result of Promoter failing to properly account for VAT.
4.8. WAPPA's obligation shall be to pay the Promoter in accordance with this Clause 4 and, subject to its obligation to refund Customers in accordance with Clause 6.2.2. WAPPA shall have no obligation or liability to pay any venue owner, licensing body, artist or other third party any sum (whether out of Net Proceeds or otherwise) due to them in connection with any Event. Promoter shall be liable for and shall indemnify WAPPA against any and all claims, actions, liabilities, losses, damages or expenses (including legal expenses) incurred by WAPPA which arise out of or in connection with, directly or indirectly, any claim made against WAPPA by any such third party in connection with an Event.
4.99. WAPPA will not be responsible for any charge backs made due to fraudulent transactions on any Tickets sold by WAPPA through the WAPPA Site.
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5.1. The Promoter warrants to WAPPA that it has full capacity and authority and all necessary approvals and licences to;
5.1.1. enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement;
5.1.2. hold the Event(s), which shall conform with the Event Information and with all applicable laws and regulations; and
5.1.3. appoint WAPPA to supply the Ticket Services in respect of the Event(s).
5.2. The Promoter shall add the Event Information to the Event Listing for each Event. Such Event Information shall be added as soon as it is available to Promoter and in any event no less than 24 hours prior to the date on which Promoter wishes WAPPA to start promoting the Event. Promoter shall ensure that all Event Information is accurate and complete in all material respects.
5.3. The Promoter shall ensure that the Event Information, including confirmation of the refund and cancellation policy, is also available to Customers on its own website as well as within the Event listing on the WAPPA site.
5.4. The Promoter acknowledges that WAPPA's ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement is dependent upon the full and timely co-operation of the Promoter and on the accuracy and completeness of the Event Information.
5.5. The Promoter agrees to indemnify WAPPA in relation to any losses, whether directly or indirectly suffered by WAPPA as a result of incorrect information being provided by the Promoter in the Event listing.
5.6. The Promoter undertakes not to do or omit to do anything which brings or which would be likely to bring WAPPA or the WAPPA Site into disrepute.
5.7. [The Promoter warrants to arrange and maintain insurance for the Event(s) to cover any liability arising from the Event(s) (including cover for Ticket refunds if the Event is cancelled) or the Promoter's relationship with performers, staff or the general public.[The Promoter shall ensure that the interest of WAPPA is noted on such insurance policy and provide a copy of the policy to WAPPA within 30 days of the Commencement Date.]
5.8. The Promoter agrees to grant WAPPA the ability to post promotional material via the Promoter's social medial channels. Such promotional material shall be in relation to that Promoter's Events only.
6. EVENT ALTERATION, CANCELLATION & POSTPONEMENT
6.1. If there is any change and/or addition to the Event Information (an "Event Alteration"), or if an Event is cancelled or postponed, after the Event has been listed on the WAPPA Site;
6.1.1. the Promoter shall notify WAPPA immediately and WAPPA shall use its reasonable endeavours to amend the listing on the WAPPA Site as soon as reasonably practicable;
6.1.2. if the Event is to take place within 48 hours of Promoter becoming aware of the relevant Event Alteration, cancellation or postponement, Promoter shall notify each Customer who purchased Tickets for the relevant Event directly, using the Customer Contact Details provided by WAPPA pursuant to Clause 7.2. It shall not be sufficient for this purpose to publish details of the Event Alteration on Promoter's web site or social networking sites.
6.2. In the event of any Event alteration, cancellation or postponement, or if any Event is oversold and/or closed down by authorities, entitling Customers (pursuant to the Customer Ticket Sale Terms and Conditions ) to a refund of their Ticket price;
6.2.1. the Promoter shall immediately on demand by WAPPA repay to WAPPA any Net Proceeds received by Promoter in connection with the relevant Event ( although WAPPA shall be under no obligation to provide advance release of the Net Proceeds prior to the Event; and
6.2.2. WAPPA will refund (whether directly or by way of charge backs) the amount paid by Customers in respect of every Ticket sold by WAPPA for the Event(s).
6.3. Promoter shall be liable for and shall indemnify WAPPA against any and all claims, actions, liabilities, losses, damages or expenses (including legal expenses) incurred by WAPPA which arise out of or in connection with, directly or indirectly:
6.3.1. any Event alteration;
6.3.2. the cancellation or postponement of an Event;
6.3.3. the Promoter's failure to inform or delay in informing WAPPA and/or Customers of such Event alteration, cancellation or postponement, including without limitation any losses or expenses arising out of any third party demand, claim or action as a result of such Event alteration, cancellation or postponement; and/or
6.3.4 any Customer refunds over and above the Net Proceeds held by WAPPA in respect of the Event.
7. DATA
7.1. WAPPA shall collect Customer Data in the course of Transactions.
7.2. The full name and email address provided by Customers during Transactions (the "Customer Contact Details") shall be stored on a "Ticket List", which Promoter may export via the "Events" section on the WAPPA Site, to which Promoter shall have access via a unique and secure login. The Promoter shall be responsible for keeping such login and password secure and confidential at all times.
7.3. The parties each undertake to use Customer Data in accordance with WAPPA's Privacy Policy. In particular, but without limitation, Promoter shall use the Customer Contact Details only to the extent, and in such a manner, as is necessary for the purposes of holding the Event, informing Customers of Event Alterations and/or fulfilling Promoter's obligations hereunder. Promoter shall not, for the avoidance of doubt, use such Customer Contact Details to promote its goods and/or services or those of any third party, nor shall it disclose such Customer Contact Details to any third party for any purpose.
7.4. The Promoter acknowledges that WAPPA is the owner of all Customer Data and that WAPPA may use the Customer Data for its own marketing purposes if and to the extent that it has obtained from the relevant Customers' valid opt-in consents to such use.
7.5. Each party undertakes at all times to safeguard and maintain the security of all Customer Data in its possession or control and to comply fully with its obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998 with respect to such Customer Data.
7.6. Each party shall take all appropriate technical and organisational measures against the unauthorised or unlawful processing of Customer Data and against the accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to Customer Data. Promoter shall promptly inform WAPPA if any Customer Contact Details or other Customer Data in Promoter's possession or control is lost or destroyed or becomes damaged, corrupted, or unusable.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY
8.1. Each party undertakes that it shall not at any time disclose to any person any Confidential Information of the other party, except as permitted by Clause 8.2.
8.2. Each party may disclose the other party's Confidential Information:
8.2.1. to its employees, officers, representatives or advisers who need to know such information for the purposes of carrying out the party's obligations or exercising its rights under this Agreement. Each party shall ensure that its employees, officers, representatives or advisers to whom it discloses the other party's confidential information comply with this Clause 8; and
8.2.2. as may be required by law, court order or any governmental or regulatory authority.
8.3. "Confidential Information" shall not include any information which:-
8.3.1. is in or enters the public domain other than by breach of the terms of this Agreement; or
8.3.2. is obtained from a third party who is lawfully authorised to disclose such information.
The provisions of this Clause 8 shall continue to apply after termination of this Agreement.
9.1. Save as expressly permitted under this Agreement neither party shall use any name, logo or other intellectual property rights belonging to the other party. Neither party shall, by virtue of this Agreement, acquire any intellectual property rights owned by the other party.
9.2. Promoter hereby grants to WAPPA a non-exclusive, revocable licence for the duration of this Agreement to use all relevant intellectual property rights owned by or licensed to Promoter in relation to the Event(s) and any third party intellectual property rights provided by Promoter to WAPPA, to the extent necessary for WAPPA to provide the Ticket Services.
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9.4. Promoter warrants that the text, logos, dates, images and other content shown on Tickets shall not infringe any third party intellectual property rights and Promoter shall indemnify and keep indemnified WAPPA against all damages, losses and expenses arising as a result of any action or claim that such Ticket content infringes third party intellectual property rights.
9.5. On termination of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever the licences given in this Clause 9 will automatically expire and each party shall return all materials and other items containing the other party's intellectual property rights to the owning party.
10.1. Nothing in this Agreement shall exclude or in any way limit WAPPA's liability for fraud, or for death or personal injury caused by its negligence, or any other liability to the extent the same may not be excluded or limited as a matter of law.
10.2. Subject to Clause 10.1, WAPPA shall not be liable under or in connection with this Agreement:
10.2.1. for any loss of actual or anticipated income or profits, loss of contracts or for any special, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind howsoever arising and whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract or otherwise, whether or not such loss or damage is foreseeable, foreseen or known; or
10.2.2. for any claims, actions, liabilities, losses, damages or expenses arising in connection with WAPPA's failure to provide, or delay in providing, the Ticket Services in accordance with this Agreement, if and to the extent that such delay or failure was caused by or contributed to by any delay or failure of Promoter to comply with its obligations hereunder.
11.1. Without prejudice to any other rights to which it may be entitled, either party may give notice in writing to the other terminating this Agreement with immediate effect if:
11.1.1. the other party commits any material breach of any of the terms of this Agreement and either such breach is incapable of remedy or (if such a breach is remediable) that party fails to remedy that breach within thirty (30) days of that party being notified in writing of the breach;
11.1.2. the other party commits repeated or persistent breaches of this Agreement which, taken together, amount to a material breach incapable of remedy;
11.1.3. the other party has a bankruptcy order made against him or makes an arrangement or composition with his creditors, or (being a body corporate) convenes a meeting of creditors (whether formal or informal), or enters into liquidation (whether voluntary or compulsory, but excluding a solvent voluntary liquidation for the purpose only of reconstruction or amalgamation), or has a receiver and/or manager, administrator or administrative receiver appointed in respect of its undertaking or any part thereof, or a resolution is passed or a petition presented to any court for the winding up of the other party or any steps are taken (including the making of an application or the giving of any notice) by the other party or any other person for the appointment of an administrator in respect of the other party, or any proceedings are commenced relating to the insolvency or possible insolvency of the other party or if the other party takes or suffers any similar or analogous action in any jurisdiction in consequence of debt;
11.1.4. the other party is unable to pay its debts within the meaning of section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986; or
11.1.5. the other party ceases to trade.
12. CONSEQUENCES OF TERMINATION
12.1 In the event of this Agreement being terminated, whether by expiry in accordance with clause 2.1 or by virtue of clause 11:
12.1.1 all rights and licences, including intellectual property rights granted under clause 9, shall cease and all materials and other items containing the other party's intellectual property rights and/or other rights or licences shall be returned to the owning party;
12.1.2 all Confidential Information belonging to the other party shall be returned to the owning party or, if so requested by the owning party, destroyed;
12.1.3 any Net Proceeds held by WAPPA shall be paid to the Promoter as soon as reasonably practicable following a request from the Promoter.
13.1. Promoter may not assign, transfer, charge, sub-contract or otherwise dispose of this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations arising hereunder without the prior written consent of WAPPA
13.2. A person who is not a party to this Agreement has no right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of this Agreement.
13.3. The failure of either party to enforce or to exercise at any time or for any period of time any term of or any right pursuant to this Agreement does not constitute, and shall not be construed as, a waiver of such term or right and shall in no way affect that party's right later to enforce or to exercise it.
13.4. If any term of this Agreement is found to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under any applicable law, such term shall, insofar as it is severable from the remaining terms, be deemed omitted from this Agreement and shall in no way affect the legality, validity or enforceability of the remaining terms
13.5. No variation of this Agreement or of any of the documents referred to in it shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by or on behalf of each of the parties.
13.6. The construction, validity and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales to resolve any dispute between them.
13.7. The relationship of the parties is that of independent contractors dealing at arm's length. Except as otherwise stated in this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement shall constitute the parties as partners, joint venturers or co-owners, or constitute either party as the agent, employee or representative of the other, or empower either party to act for, bind or otherwise create or assume any obligation on behalf of the other, and neither party shall hold itself out as having authority to do the same.
13.8. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts or duplicates, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be an original, and such counterparts or duplicates together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
14.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes all previous discussions, correspondence, negotiations, arrangements, understandings and agreements between them relating to its subject matter.
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Windows 10 Anniversary Update freezing on you? Microsoft's looking into it
Although the freezing bug hasn't been addressed yet, You can revert to an earlier build of Windows 10 while Microsoft works on a fix.
By Nick Mediati
PCWorld	 Aug 14, 2016 1:29 pm PDT
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Have you encountered problems with your computer freezing upon logging in since you installed the Windows 10 Anniversary Update? If so, you're not alone. And while there's no proper fix for the issue yet, Microsoft is aware of the problem and is addressing it.
According to a thread started by a Microsoft rep and posted on the company's discussion forums, the freezing issue occurs on machines "with the operating system stored on a solid-state drive (SSD) and apps and data stored on a separate drive." The issue does not present itself when you boot your PC into Safe Mode.
The freezing issue became apparent shortly after Microsoft released the Windows 10 Anniversary Update at the beginning of this month. Neowin first reported on this issue August 6 and pointed to a Reddit thread that had over 600 comments from users who encountered the freezes. That thread now has 865 comments as of this writing.
Although Microsoft is looking into what's causing this freeze-inducing bug, it doesn't have a patch yet. In the meantime, you can roll back to an earlier build of Windows 10 as a workaround, the company notes.
To do so, restart or turn on your PC. Then, when you get to the login screen, hold down the shift key while clicking the onscreen Power button and selecting Restart. Upon restarting, Select Troubleshoot, then Advanced Options, then Go back to the previous build. For full instructions, and for further updates on this issue, visit the thread on the Microsoft Community discussion forums.
Disclosure: The author of this article provides copywriting services to TechSoup, a nonprofit organization that works with Microsoft and many other technology companies to provide nonprofits with technology products and services. His role at TechSoup does not influence his work for this publication.
Nick is a freelance contributor and a former editor for TechHive and PCWorld. He likes puns and the color yellow.


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Our Last Night: A decade of evolution
By Mike Hohnen On January 12, 2020
There's a certain mystique that surrounds Nashville residents Our Last Night.
The members are active on socials, but you won't find them pontificating to their massive following. Interviews are few and far between yet their catalogue is prolific and their output is rapid. Our Last Night is a band who chooses to focus on their business; their craft; not where they've been, but where they're going, and how they're getting there.
Whereas most musicians enjoy a schedule far removed from that of the corporate world, Our Last Night apply a heft dose of corporate professionalism to their project. As such, vocalist Trevor Wentworth had recently returned from scheduled leave, and was back in the office for the new year.
Speaking to this point, Trevor confirmed to Blunt that Our Last Night, as a business, runs a very tight ship. "We actually have no label, no publicists, no management, no anything. We just do everything ourselves".
"It works for us", Trevor says of their entrepreneurial approach. "But I would say it's a lot different than how most bands function".
It wasn't always a self-sustained operation for the band, who were signed to punk-rock monolith Epitaph Records in 2008 for three albums released across 7 years. "It was a great experience," Trevor says, "But I think throughout that time we realised no one really understands our band or our project."
It would be the last straightforward record deal the band signed. A decision they sit well with; trading extended holidays and sleep-ins in exchange for artistic freedom.
"It's a lot of work playing the roles of a label and manager at the same time as trying to write the music and do everything creative. But, it gives you the freedom to do whatever you want, when you want to put out a single; let's write it, let's put it out on Spotify and let's promote it."
It makes for an interesting comparison – the Our Last Night of today to the Our Last Night of a decade ago when, at this exact moment, they were putting the final touches on We Will All Evolve, their sophomore record or as it's known in industry parlance, 'The Difficult Follow-Up Album'.
The comparison is even more striking for Trevor, given he was just 16 years old when We Will All Evolve hit stores.
"I think our goal 10 years ago when that record came out was: let's tour as much as possible. Let's play in front of as many people as we can. Let's do press. Let's do all this stuff. It was draining and we were just slowly realising we weren't really gaining as many fans as we hoped doing these support tours."
To learn what caused this variance between intention and impact, we need to go back to the atmosphere surrounding their album prior to We Will All Evolve; the debut record, 2008's The Ghosts Among Us.
"When Epitaph first signed us, I was 14 years old, everyone else was about 18, 19. I think they were looking at it like we're going to market this band as the The-Justin-Bieber-young-kid of hardcore. The music was good. But I definitely see why they signed us to begin with."
By the time work began on We Will All Evolve, relationship between band and label began to dwindle. "The first record didn't do as well as they hoped", Trevor recalls, "I think they kind of shelved us after that…"
"Because now I'm 16 and now it's less cool because I'm not as young. We Will All Evolve did great for the scene, but I don't think it did what they were expecting."
Despite the potential career and artistic progression that came along with We Will All Evolve, (by both name and nature) Our Last Night suddenly felt a cold reality of the industry. "I don't think we heard from Epitaph via like email or phone for almost a year," Trevor says.
"The three records that we did on Epitaph were awesome. They were a great learning experience. But really I think after we parted ways with [the label] is when Our Last Night became who Our Last Night actually is."
Following on from We Will All Evolve, the band released Age Of Ignorance in 2013, signalling the end of their deal with Epitaph. This would normally be a fatal blow to young bands in a similar position and Trevor admits, it almost was for them, too. "There were a few months where we thought about just breaking up. Definitely."
But not after one final hurrah.
"At the time we were like, "fuck it, let's try and do a crowdfunding campaign. Let's do an EP ourselves, no label". The campaign was a screaming success and ushered in a new era for Our Last Night, earmarked by the release of Oak Island, also in 2013.
With Oak Island, and the lead single 'Sunrise' in particular, the band soon began to see and feel considerable traction. "We worked with our fans together throughout the whole recording process and built this super core fan base that just followed us throughout whatever we did. I think that is definitely what got us here today."
With this came a new found sense of clarity (pun absolutely intended) in their mission, Trevor explains.
"The difference between then and now is now, we focus everything that we do online. 'Let's gain as many new fans as possible through YouTube, Spotify playlists, Instagram. TikTok…'"
"Now, we focus so hard on that and tour less, but when we tour, it's more successful because we focused so hard to gain these new fans. [Previously] we'd gain, whatever, 20 fans a show. Which is awesome. But now you can put out a video on YouTube, or get a song on a Spotify playlist and gain a million fans in a month."
It was also at this time that the band tapped into a bourgeoning commodity; one that few bands had successfully turned into a viable career option though many tried: Covers.
"This actually goes back to while we were still on Epitaph", Trevor says.
"We had a manager at the time who was working with these kind of YouTube artists who only did covers and they would go to, like, Southeast Asia and they would headline these crazy shows in front of 10,000 people and they're just these kids from New York or California who sit in their bedroom, do these covers, film it themselves, put it on YouTube and they go crazy viral. At first we did not want to do it at all."
"We were like, 'no way. If we start doing these covers, we're going to be known as the cover band. Blah blah blah'. And now we are, but I don't really give a shit. It's fine. I'll take that".
Those familiar with the Our Last Night's work since 2013 will know well of their fabled covers. Typically picking Top 40-style hits, the band flips them to include distortion, double-kick and duelling clean vs dirty vocals – sometimes mere hours after the original is released. The series began with a viral cover of Adele's 'Skyfall', now viewed more than 16 million times.
"We love doing them. It's fun. It's a cool marketing tool that we use to help promote our band, which is really the main reason we do it because we have no label. We just use that to get our band name out there. Then when we play live, we'll play one cover at most live."
Between 2013 and now, Our Last Night had released an anthology of covers, as well as 2015's Younger Dreams, Selective Hearing the following year and in 2019, the two-part EP Let Light Overcome / Over Come The Darkness all the while amassing millions of views and spins.
But the evolution continues.
As Trevor explains, Our Last Night is yet to reach it's final form. For where to go next, the band once again draws on their recent experiences.
"We've done so many EPS in the past because nowadays – at least this is how we feel as a band – when releasing a full length you don't get the full attention each song deserves."
"This year," Trevor says of their refined 2020 game plan, "we're working on a re-release, which will have both of the [2019] EP's combined into one, a couple of acoustic songs, a live track, and then maybe a bonus song. That should be out in March."
"Then, besides doing a handful of covers, we'll definitely be releasing more singles throughout the year."
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People constantly forget that the beauty of trying new things and changing is that you can always revert back.
Pragmatism is hardwired into us and is almost built into our very nature, humans are constantly evolving and discovering new things meaning that we're moving at such a pace that it would be pointless to stay inside the same box doing the same thing day after day. We're in a vast and ever growing world where opportunities for work and play are extensive. It's difficult but try to tune yourself out to whatever is going on internationally and focus on making memories that will last for a long time and allow you to learn things about yourself in the short term.
I think it's safe to say that the general consensus of 2016 is one that cannot be summed up without the use of expletives.
On a global scale, the year was absolutely riddled with celebrity death, dreadful conflict, terrorism and unprecedented political events in which Britain was literally turned on its head and we saw a reality TV star elected as president of the United States.
As the world crumbled around me, I have to admit that my 2016 was pretty outrageous. My first full year of consciousness was undisputedly the best of my life. The notion of trying new things and living in the moment really helped me learn more about myself and it's terrifying to think I'm going to have to try and top it at some point. In 2016 I stepped outside of my comfort zone and it taught me more about myself whilst allowing me to explore and find new things that I enjoyed. Doing so many new things in such a short amount of time forced me to draw influence from unlikely sources that preceding years probably wouldn't have allowed me to. It was a year of firsts, that's for sure.
Part of me honestly believes that the reason I had such a successful and fulfilling year - apart from amazing people, a limited college timetable and seeing The Stone Roses twice - is that I went into 2016 with zero expectations.
As humans we are programmed to be our own worst critic, we set ourselves demanding expectations that might not be feasible and we then base our judgement of said year on whether or not these aims were achieved.
In 2017, allow yourself to let go a little. Say yes more, have fun, stop letting things hold you back. Approaching a pristine year with no expectations will permit you to judge the year for what it is and not on whether or not you achieved a couple of ludicrous goals that you fanatically set yourself at the beginning of the year.
For the record, I'm not saying you should disregard everything that's important. Of course, you should work hard for your exam results, nail your dissertation, make sure your coursework is done and attempt to keep yourself motivated but try not to forget that you should leave time to have fun and enjoy yourself. Go to that festival in the summer, take that holiday, go on that date; life's literally too short. It's safe to say that as much as success comes from working hard, opportunities for unforgettable memories are often thrown at us randomly and mysteriously.
Try something new this year, you might just enjoy it.


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This Week@WesternU, Jan. 6-10, 2020
Pomona, Calif.
WesternU offers pathway to top health careers
Western University of Health Sciences offers career paths toward 16 of the top 20 best health care jobs, according to rankings recently released by U.S. News & World Report.
WesternU is home to nine colleges offering 20 degree programs, including the top two jobs ranked by U.S. News & World Report – dentistry and physician assistant. Also in the top 10 and offered at WesternU are nurse practitioner (No. 4), physician (No. 5), veterinarian (No. 8) and physical therapist (No. 10). For other professions, such as oral and maxillofacial surgeon, anesthesiologist and orthodontist, WesternU provides the starting point to these careers, which require additional specialty training.
Click here to read the full story.
Pomona Leadership Network
Two members of the WesternU family were selected by the Pomona Community Foundation to join the second class of the Pomona Leadership Network (PLN), an innovative leadership development program designed to foster the next generation of community leaders in Pomona. After completing the program, graduates will be inspired, informed and equipped to take on high-impact leadership roles in their communities.
College of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Shawn Smith, PharmD, and Executive Assistant to the Chief of Community and Governmental Affairs Patricia Lozano, MBA, were among the 17 community members selected for the PLN Class of 2020.
"WesternU continues its tradition of community leadership with the selection of Ms. Lozano and Dr. Smith to the PLN," said WesternU Associate Provost Elizabeth Rega, PhD, who serves as a PLN community project mentor and helped with the 2020 cohort program design. "Both bring their unique perspectives, experiences and individual leadership skills in taking their place among the new generation of collaborative leaders in Pomona."
Click here to read more about the Pomona Leadership Network.
From the College of Optometry:
InfantSEE program at WesternU changes lives
An astute aunt and a national program that provides free eye exams to infants resulted in a life-changing diagnosis at Western University of Health Sciences.
Pomona, California resident Erica Monique Mendoza wasn't too worried about her son, Levi Henry Cerda. She thought he was developing normally. But her aunt, Judith Mendoza, suggested Levi get examined at WesternU's Eye Care Institute (ECI). Judith worked as a front office receptionist in the ECI at the time and is now enrolled as a student in the College of Graduate Nursing's Master of Science in Nursing – Entry program.
When she tried to make Levi smile, it would take him a minute to grasp what he was seeing, Judith said. When placed in his playpen, he would constantly fall down.
"I told Erica that Levi's behavior was not normal, and she should take advantage of the free eye exam that was offered at WesternU's Eye Care Institute," Judith said. "My instincts were that maybe he could not see or maybe he had a more serious issue neurologically."
Three National Organizations, Three Women Leading Them
College of Optometry Founding Dean Elizabeth Hoppe, OD, MPH, DrPH, is serving as the president of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO). She is featured along with the presidents of the American Optometric Association and the American Academy of Optometry in a story in Women in Optometry. Click here to read the story: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/wo/beyond-the-practice/leaders/article/three-national-organizations-three-women-leading-them/
Kudos on accomplishments
College of Optometry student Alex Bennett (Class of 2021) was elected the national president of the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA). His term will begin in April. Click here to visit the AOSA website.
From the College of Veterinary Medicine:
CVM student Tracy Nguyen (Class of 2022) was recently notified that she was awarded a scholarship to continue her veterinary acupuncture training at the Chi Institute in Florida.
CVM Clinical Assistant Professor of Small Animal Medicine Gillian Angliss, DVM, talked about the importance of developing a wellness plan for pets on "The Pet Buzz," a Florida-based pet-centered radio show. Click here to read more and to listen to the interview.
Dr. Angliss also appeared on the show the week of August 25 to talk about Feline Leukemia Virus. That show can also be found at the link above.
From the College of Graduate Nursing:
Congratulations to CGN Dean Mary Lopez, PhD, RN, who co-authored the following: Gardenier, D., Lopez, M., & Edmunds, M. (2020). Does Peer Review Work?
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 16, 9-10.
From the Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences:
Dr. Jessie Atterholt participated in the "Dinosaurs to Deserts" symposium in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Jan. 9-11. Dr. Atterholt was a special guest speaker, and presented a talk on her research titled "The Mysterious World of Vertebral Canals in Birds and Other Archosaurs." Her featured research is the result of a collaboration with Dr. Mathew Wedel of COMP.
Information in the bulletin is shared with the entire university community. Send your news items or any follow-up questions or notifications to the Public Affairs Department at ThisWeek@westernu.edu. Deadline is 2 p.m. Friday. Thank you.


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Fundamentally, the only difference between a salt water pool and a "traditional" chlorine swimming pool is the way the pool is sanitized. Instead of using chlorine tablets and shock, a salt water pool uses a chlorine generator (a salt cell).
In a standard chlorine pool system, there is generally an inline chlorinator connected to the filtration system. The pool owner (or hired pool technician) typically fills and maintains the chloriantor on a weekly basis. This is the most common way that chlorine gets distributed into a pool.
In a salt pool, a salt system (or generator) is installed on the return side of the filtration system as water flows back into the pool. The salt generator basically consists of a control box and a salt cell. The salt cell has metal plates in it which are connected to a control box. The control box sends an electrical charge to the plates which creates chlorine through a process called electrolysis (this is actually the same process that is used in submarines to pool oxygen from sea water). As pool water passes through the salt cell, the salt in the water is turned into Hypochlorous acid. Hypochlorous acid is the same component that is produced when any chlorine is added to pool water, whether you use sticks, tablets, granular or liquid. As the water returns to the pool, it will introduce the newly produced chlorine.
Technically speaking, a salt water pool is actually a chlorine pool as chlorine is introduced back into the pool through an electrolysis process in the salt cell.
Salt water pools are not filters, not pumps, or even chemicals that are added to a pool. What makes them "salt water" is the salt system which consists of the salt cell, the control box, and the salt that is added into the pool in a granular form. This is done in an initial application and then in an ongoing basis as needed. The control box has up and down arrow buttons that are easily accessed. Depending on preference, you can increase or decrease the chlorine production. Most of these boxes also have a boost mode that allows you to run the system at 100% production, which is the equivalent of manually shocking a pool.
Advantages of a Salt Water Swimming Pool?
One of the major benefits of a salt system is that the pool maintainers do not have to handle the chlorine in its physical form – no chlorine storage on the premises and no buying of chlorine tablets or shock on an ongoing basis. In fact, once the salt system is up and running and reaches normal balance levels within the water, there is generally less interaction with the chlorine. Although this is still a chlorine pool, the water does feel softer than pools with a traditional chlorine system.
Downsides of a Salt Water Swimming Pool?
The initial investment in the salt generator is substantially more than regular chlorine based system. Salt can be a corrosive material so certain precautions have to be taken by any reputable pool installer or service company. Any good pool builder or service company will suggest adding a sacrificial zinc anode next to the filtration system. This will absorb some of the stray current which is present in the water as a result of the salt system – zinc is a soft metal. The stray current will attack the anode first. As these anodes are easily replaced they will take the abuse rather than most of the other metals that are in the pool. Pools have stainless steel screws in the face plates, light rings, step trims as well as the anchor sockets which hold the rails and ladders. If there is a heater in the pool, the heat exchanger may also corrode as these are generally made with copper or titanium. Splash out which can occur during general use of the pool, and people walking around dripping water from their bathing suits onto the deck, may cause some issues especially if the decking is non salt friendly such as travertine, certain styles of bluestone, or flagstone. As the water evaporates it can leave a million parts per million of salt residing on the deck. It is far more corrosive than the typical chlorine based pool due to the residual salt that will always be in the water.
The chlorine that is produced in a salt water pool is a non stabilized type. Tablet form of chlorine (stabilized) is available informs that contains algaecides, clarifiers, and PH balancers built right into them. The salt system produces only this type of chlorine that usually creates a very high pH level. The pH balance is important in maintaining water clarity as well as the preserving the integrity of some of the materials used in the building the pool.
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Buying an industrial pump isn't like buying a pump for your bathroom or basement. You'll need to take certain considerations in mind when the livelihood of your business depends on the efficiency of your pumping equipment. If you're in the market for industrial pumps, here are just four tips for making a smart purchase decision.
There are many different types of pumps, and what's perfect for one industry might be disastrous for another. For example, if you're looking for deaerator pumps to remove oxygen from boiler systems, you don't want to buy oil or sewage pumps that are designed to handle liquids instead of gases. Make sure to do some research before you start your shopping trip.
Speaking of research, you'll want to do your homework about different manufacturers and suppliers. Some of them might have better reviews than others, or some of them might offer better deals for the same products. You won't know until you look, so don't be afraid to dive into your favorite search engine and get started.
How much can you afford to spend on industrial pumps? Do you have a specific price range? Can you create a working budget? Will your funds stretch enough to include hoses and other pumping accessories, or do you only have enough money for the pump itself? These are all important questions to ask before you pull out your checkbook, so figure out their answers in advance.
Some warranties aren't worth the paper that they're printed on, so you'll need to be careful before you sign on the dotted line. Make sure that your chosen pumps have good warranties with generous terms. Look for information on repairs, replacements, refunds and other things that you might need to know if something goes wrong.
Buying an industrial pump isn't easy, but it'll be worth the effort when you find a product that truly suits your warehouse or construction zone. Use these tips to make it happen!


ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.—On Thursday, December 4th, Valeri J. Thomson, Principal of Bard High School Early College Queens, located in Long Island City, NY, will join President Obama, the First Lady, and Vice President Biden at the White House College Opportunity Summit. The Summit will bring together individuals from colleges and universities, business leaders and others who are committed to supporting college opportunities for diverse students across the country.
This year's summit will focus on building sustainable collaborations in communities with strong K-12 and higher education partnerships to provide new opportunities for young adults to attend college, and to support colleges to work together to dramatically increase college completion, especially for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students.
Bard High School Early College Queens, part of Bard's network of early colleges, is a four-year public school that provides students with a two-year, tuition-free college course of study in the liberal arts and sciences following the 9th and 10th grades. The network of Bard Early Colleges, with locations in Manhattan, NY; Queens, NY; Newark, NJ; Cleveland, OH; New Orleans, LA; and the Harlem Children's Zone, NY, allows students to earn up to 60 college credits and a Bard College associate's degree, tuition-free, along with a high school diploma. These schools have had great success in helping students access, afford, and complete college. For more information, visit bard.edu/earlycollege.
Bard College is a highly selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences with a 150-year history of academic excellence. The college has a mission to increase access to the liberal arts. In addition to the Bard Early College network, which serves over 1,800 students, Bard runs the Bard Prison Initiative, one of the largest prison education programs in the country, and offers the Clemente Course in the Humanities to low-income adults learners. Bard also runs dual-degree campuses abroad in countries with limited access to liberal education, such as Russia, the West Bank, and Kyrgyzstan. Bard is grateful to be part of the White House's efforts to bring national attention to the issues of college access and completion and to work in coalition to improve outcomes for our country's youth and future leaders.
For more information on how to cover the Summit, please contact Media_Affairs@who.eop.gov.


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2015 Chevrolet City Express introduced
Chevrolet's all-new 2015 City Express matches maneuverability and cargo-hauling flexibility with efficiency, giving urban business owners and fleet managers value-driven capability with low operating costs.
The City Express goes on sale this fall, offering 122.7 cubic feet (3,474 liters) of customizable cargo space, a tight turning diameter of only 36.7 feet (11.2 m) and an estimated payload capacity of 1,500 pounds.
The City Express also will deliver greater efficiency than full-size vans due to its smaller size and a 2.0L inline-four-cylinder engine with continuously variable valve timing matched to a continuously variable transmission.
Designed for function, the City Express's all-important cargo area accommodates large and bulky items, with 4'6" of space from side wall to side wall – more than enough to load a standard 40" x 48" pallet flat on the floor.
There's also 6'10" of room from the rear doors to the back of the front seats. With the passenger seat folded, the length grows to 9'8". The tops of the rear wheel houses are flat to enable tiered storage and to maximize storage space.
A Technology package available on LT models includes a 5.8-inch diagonal touch screen, navigation, Sirius/XM Satellite Radio with a three-month trial period, Bluetooth phone connectivity, a USB input and a rearview camera system. Bluetooth connectivity is also available on LS models.
Rated at 131 horsepower (98 kW) and 139 lb-ft of torque (188 Nm), the City Express's dual overhead cam 2.0L inline-four cylinder engine features continuously variable valve timing. A continuously variable transmission drives the front wheels, contributing to efficiency by making the most of torque delivery across the rpm band.
Designed to provide a balance of strength and low mass, a body-integral chassis enhances efficiency and the feeling of performance. A MacPherson-strut suspension is located in the front with a truck-style multi-leaf rear suspension. Other chassis features include 15-inch wheels, front disc brakes and efficiency-enhancing electric power steering.
Four-wheel antilock brakes and electronic brake-force distribution are standard, as is an electronic stability control system. The City Express also comes with six airbags standard: dual-stage frontal airbags, side-impact supplemental airbags and roof-mounted curtain airbags for enhanced side-impact and rollover protection.
Based on the Nissan NV200, the City Express comes i LS and LT trims. Pricing will be announced later.
Chevrolet also offers Express full-size cargo vans in half-ton, three-quarter-ton and 1-ton chassis, in regular and extended lengths, and with gas – including CNG-capable – and diesel engines. Cut-away and passenger models are also available.
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#ifndef bts_FLT16MAT2D_EM_H
#define bts_FLT16MAT2D_EM_H

/* ---- includes ----------------------------------------------------------- */

#include "b_BasicEm/Basic.h"
#include "b_BasicEm/Phase.h"
#include "b_TensorEm/Int16Vec2D.h"
#include "b_TensorEm/Flt16Vec2D.h"

/* ---- related objects  --------------------------------------------------- */

/* ---- typedefs ----------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ---- constants ---------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ---- object definition -------------------------------------------------- */

/** 2d matrix with floating point */
struct bts_Flt16Mat2D
{

	/* ---- private data --------------------------------------------------- */

	/* ---- public data ---------------------------------------------------- */

	/** xx component */
	int16 xxE;

	/** xy component */
	int16 xyE;

	/** yx component */
	int16 yxE;

	/** yy component */
	int16 yyE;

	/** point position */
	int16 bbpE;
};

/* ---- associated objects ------------------------------------------------- */

/* ---- external functions ------------------------------------------------- */

/* ---- \ghd{ constructor/destructor } ------------------------------------- */

/** initializes matrix */
void bts_Flt16Mat2D_init( struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* ptrA );

/** destroys matrix */
void bts_Flt16Mat2D_exit( struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* ptrA );

/* ---- \ghd{ operators } -------------------------------------------------- */

/** copy operator */
void bts_Flt16Mat2D_copy( struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* ptrA, const struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* srcPtrA );

/** equal operator */
flag bts_Flt16Mat2D_equal( const struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* ptrA, const struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* srcPtrA );

/* ---- \ghd{ query functions } -------------------------------------------- */

/* ---- \ghd{ modify functions } ------------------------------------------- */

/* ---- \ghd{ memory I/O } ------------------------------------------------- */

/* ---- \ghd{ exec functions } --------------------------------------------- */

/** returns determinate of matrix; return bbp is  ptrA->bbpE * 2 */
uint32 bts_Flt16Mat2D_det( const struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* ptrA );

/** inverts matrix */
void bts_Flt16Mat2D_invert( struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* ptrA );

/** returns inverted matrix */
struct bts_Flt16Mat2D bts_Flt16Mat2D_inverted( const struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* ptrA );

/** creates identity matrix */
struct bts_Flt16Mat2D bts_Flt16Mat2D_createIdentity( void );

/** creates rotation matrix */
struct bts_Flt16Mat2D bts_Flt16Mat2D_createRotation( phase16 angleA );

/** creates scale matrix */
struct bts_Flt16Mat2D bts_Flt16Mat2D_createScale( int32 scaleA, int32 scaleBbpA );

/** creates rigid matrix (scale & rotation) */
struct bts_Flt16Mat2D bts_Flt16Mat2D_createRigid( phase16 angleA, int32 scaleA, int32 scaleBbpA );

/** creates matrix from 16 bit values */
struct bts_Flt16Mat2D bts_Flt16Mat2D_create16( int16 xxA, int16 xyA, int16 yxA, int16 yyA, int16 bbpA );

/** creates matrix from 32 bit values (automatic adjustment of bbp value) */
struct bts_Flt16Mat2D bts_Flt16Mat2D_create32( int32 xxA, int32 xyA, int32 yxA, int32 yyA, int32 bbpA );

/** scales matrix by a factor */
void bts_Flt16Mat2D_scale( struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* ptrA, int32 scaleA, int32 scaleBbpA );

/** multiplies matrix with vecA; returns resulting vector */
struct bts_Int16Vec2D bts_Flt16Mat2D_map( const struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* matPtrA,
								          const struct bts_Int16Vec2D* vecPtrA );

/** Multiplies matrix with float vecA; returns resulting vector. */
struct bts_Flt16Vec2D bts_Flt16Mat2D_mapFlt( const struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* matPtrA,
								             const struct bts_Flt16Vec2D* vecPtrA );

/** multiplies matrix with matA; returns resulting matrix */
struct bts_Flt16Mat2D bts_Flt16Mat2D_mul( const struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* mat1PtrA,
								          const struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* mat2PtrA );

/** multiplies matrix with matA; returns pointer to resulting matrix */
struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* bts_Flt16Mat2D_mulTo( struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* mat1PtrA,
				                             const struct bts_Flt16Mat2D* mat2PtrA );

#endif /* bts_FLT16MAT2D_EM_H */

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The journey a fleece takes to become yarn is a fascinating one. In this all day workshop we will begin by looking at and feeling the textures of different types of fleece, followed by choosing sections of soft fleece to work with. We will continue by washing and carding the wool using both hand and drum carders. Finally students will be guided through the process of spinning yarn on a spinning wheel. If you own your own wheel that you would like to use during the spinning portion of the workshop you are welcome to bring it. All instruction and materials needed are included in the fee of this workshop.
As this is an all day event you are invited to bring your lunch to enjoy during the mid-day break.
Summer is coming and we're all thinking fun at the beach!!! This fun wall hanging will be woven on a peg loom using yarns, roving, fabric and then accessorized with sea shells and drift wood. Enjoy a fun afternoon with your favorite "wee weaver" and make some beautiful memories. Children should be at least 5 years old and each child needs to be accompanied with an adult.
After our works of art are completed refreshments will be served.
Enjoy a fun afternoon with your "wee weaver" learning about weaving in a rigid heddle loom. Each pair will have a loom to work on to weave a little wall hanging to decorate your little fiber artists room. Complete instruction and materials are provided.
Children should be 5 or older and be accompanied by an adult.
After the creations are finished we will all share in cookies and punch.
Fee: $55 per couple, 6 spots available.
Weaving on an inkle loom is a great beginning to weaving. Choosing colors and warping the loom are the first steps. Then students will weave a strap that can be turned into a belt, yoga strap or guitar strap. The cost of the class includes the 3/2 cotton needed, the use of an inkle loom and the instruction needed to complete a strap.
A "Mommy and Me" fun afternoon needlefelting an Easter garland. Each pair will be provided with all the materials and instruction needed to make a beautiful garland to decorate for Easter and Spring. It doesn't have to be just "Mommy and Me". It can be "Nanna, Auntie, Daddy, Cousin… and Me." Because we'll be working with very pointy needles, each child must be 5 years or older and supervised by an adult at all times. After the beautiful one of a kind garlands are completed we will all enjoy some cookies and punch.
Who doesn't love a Hounds Tooth Scarf?! In this class, students will use a pre-warped rigid heddle loom to weave a lovely scarf out of lovely yarn. In this 4 hour workshop each student will receive a pre-warped loom to work on, all the yarn necessary and instruction to weave a Hounds Tooth Scarf they'll be proud to wear and show off!
This two meeting workshop is a great introduction to simple weaving techniques. Students will begin with deciding on a project. The parts of the loom will be discussed and the loom will be warped using the direct warp method. Finally weaving will begin and each student will weave and complete a project of their choice...a shawl, dish towel, table runner or a scarf. Included in the cost of the class is all materials needed, the use of a rigid heddle loom and all instruction needed to complete a project each student will be proud of.
Discover the joy of creating your own yarn. Learn the basics of spinning and plying your yarn. Instruction is individualized, one-on-one, and hours are flexible. At the end of a 2 hour session you will be well on your way to creating your own yarn. The class fee included the use of a wheel, fiber for spinning and instruction needed to spin yarn.
Spinning wheels are available for rental to practice at home.
Drop Spindle classes are also available.
Enter the world of weaving by creating your own hand woven shawl using a variety of commercially spun yarns and enhancing with Meraki hand spun yarns. Students will be taught the working of the rigid heddle loom and weave on a pre-warped loom. The cost of the class included the use of a rigid heddle loom, all fiber needed to finish the project and all instruction need to complete the project. At the end of the class each student will have created a shawl/scarf that they will be able to wear or gift with pride.
Have you always wanted to try weaving but are reluctant to invest in a loom before you know if you really like the craft? This is the class for you!! There is a four harness floor loom warped and waiting for you to come and give it a try. You will use a loom for the day and create a one of a kind item you will be proud to display in your home.
Winter's here and that means more time spent indoors. How about learning how to knit! Students will learn how to cast on and knit a cowl on a circular needles. The knitting will continue on at home and then when each students is done they will come back to bind off and finish their cowl. You'll be amazed how easy knitting actually is!!!
$30 plus cost of materials which will be available for purchase at the class.
Explore the beautiful art of wool painting!! By needle felting wool and blending colors and textures one of a kind scenes will be created. Examples will be provided or you may bring your own photo for inspiration. Once you learn this technique the possibilities are endless. No experience needed. All supplies and instruction is included in the fee of the class.


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Q: How to append Style Sheets in IE using jQuery? Hello Guys,
I was just trying to create a plugin, and I needed it to be user-friendly so I want to append the <link/> tag on the head portion of the users page as my plugin is loaded. It works fine with all the other browsers (not sure of IE9, IE7 & IE6) but doesn't work for IE8!
I don't what is getting wrong with my plugin, so I just created a sample page and faced the similar problem! Here is my test page HTML+jQuery Code ------

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 background:#ddd;
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So can anyone tell me where I'm going wrong or is this the problem of lifetime?
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On executing this page with my IE8 browser I get the message that
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Well I don't what is wrong with my browser or is this the fault of IE8?

A: You're using document.head to access the head. document.head  is only a recent addition to the DOM, as part of HTML5. So, it's not universally supported.
If you want to use it, you should add a shim before calling it:
document.head = document.head || document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0];

Otherwise, you can just append directly to the  tag (which is recommended, since that's half the point of using jQuery's syntactic sugar):
$("head").append(...);

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Q: What's the correct word to describe spontanous software closure after being stuck? What's the way to describe the following thing?
I use Office Word software, and once it was stuck and wasn't responsive and then (I'm looking for the correct word here: closed, failed, crashed etc.).

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By Cardinal Star News on March 7, 2019 3:54 am in 24/7 News
We also got "Arrested Development" star Alia Shawkat in L.A. Tuesday … and she too told us why she's standing with the embattled Rep. from Minnesota. Alia Shawkat is known for her roles as Hannah Rayburn in State of Grace, and Maeby Fünke in the Fox/Netflix television sitcom Arrested Development. She also stars on the […]
Kanye West Establishing Another Home Base in Chicago; Not Leaving Calabasas, CA
By Cardinal Star News on September 19, 2018 9:21 am in 24/7 News
Kanye West made the announcement Monday at a Windy City event at an Open Mike event at the Harold Washington Library Center with Chance the Rapper that he's moving to Chicago, saying, "I gotta let y'all know that I'm moving back to Chicago and I'm never leaving again." Kanye West made the announcement that he's […]