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Firing Rosenstein would pose a major threat to Mueller's investigation
Posted by Philip Bump | Apr 10, 2018 | FEATURED, POLITICS AND OPINION | 0 |
Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein testifies before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee June, 13, 2017. (Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post)
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders casually stated during the daily press briefing Tuesday that President Trump believes he has the authority to fire special counsel Robert S. Mueller III. That opinion isn't shared by most legal experts, who argue, convincingly, that the only person who has such authority is Rod J. Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general who appointed him. Trump's reportedly tried to pressure his White House counsel, Donald McGahn, to have Rosenstein ax Mueller, but McGahn pushed back. The New York Times reported Tuesday evening that Trump again called for action on Mueller in December but was dissuaded from doing so.
The question that naturally arises, then, is: Why not simply fire Rosenstein and replace him with someone who will fire Mueller? According to CNN, firing Rosenstein has been added to the list of remedies that Trump is considering in order to blind Mueller's investigation.
It might also be the most damaging to Mueller's efforts — even more than trying to fire Mueller himself.
Were Rosenstein fired, authority over Mueller's investigation would kick down to solicitor general Noel Francisco until a permanent replacement was identified. Francisco would then be in the unenviable position of having to do his job while being buffeted by Trump's angry outbursts.
Except that Trump might be able to quickly and easily get a more pliable person to fill Rosenstein's shoes. A law passed in 1998 gives the president the authority to fill any vacant positions that require Senate confirmation with any other person working in the government who's already been confirmed by the Senate. This is what Trump did with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: He used the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 to give control of the bureau to Mick Mulvaney — already confirmed as budget director — after its director resigned. So in theory Trump could fire Rosenstein and then quickly name, say, Environmental Protection Agency director Scott Pruitt as deputy attorney general.
There's one caveat. It's not entirely clear that Trump could use the Vacancies Act after having fired someone.
"The statute says that it applies when the current officeholder 'dies, resigns or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the office,'" Paul Butler, professor of law at Georgetown University, told me in July. "That suggests that there might be a difference, and the Act might not apply if the person is fired." Butler noted, however, that the debate over the law before its passage included consideration of this question — with some senators taking the position that vacancies from firings could be filled under its authority.
Let's assume, then, that Trump fires Rosenstein — which, unlike Mueller, he has the authority to do. Let's say further that Rosenstein is replaced with someone more than willing to provide the sort of political cover that Trump has long lamented he's not getting from Attorney General Jeff Sessions. (Legal cover, mind you, that would be symptomatic of a deeply disconcerting abuse of power by the president.) How is this worse than just firing Mueller?
While Mueller's mandate is obviously broad, there is a point of control over his actions within the Department of Justice. For most special counsels, that would be the attorney general. In this case, since Sessions recused himself, it's Rosenstein — or whoever is in Rosenstein's position. The law establishing the special counsel makes clear that Mueller has "the full power and independent authority" to perform his duties and that he can "determine whether and to what extent to inform or consult with the Attorney General" — in this case, the deputy attorney general — "or others within the Department about the conduct of his or her duties and responsibilities."
That said, "the Attorney General may request that the Special Counsel provide an explanation for any investigative or prosecutorial step, and may after review conclude that the action is so inappropriate or unwarranted under established Departmental practices that it should not be pursued." What's more, Mueller can't expand what he's looking at significantly without getting sign-off from Rosenstein.
Louis Seidman, Carmack Waterhouse professor of constitutional law at Georgetown University, explained why this was important.
Trump moves someone in to replace Rosenstein, Seidman theorized when we spoke in February, "and that person would then say, 'You can't subpoena the president, and what's more you can't investigate his financial holdings.'"
Reached Tuesday evening, Seidman further suggested that Rosenstein's replacement could reel in the authority that Mueller already had been granted. If Rosenstein said Mueller could dig into Trump's real estate transactions, his replacement (say, Pruitt, for the sake of argument) probably could make those areas off limits. Pruitt could refuse to sign off on further prosecutions.
Or Rosenstein's replacement could fire Mueller — although that would kick up much more of a firestorm. Firing Mueller wouldn't by itself halt the process that's already in motion, including the prosecution of Paul Manafort, for example, or the grand jury. But if Pruitt were not worried about the repercussions, Seidman said, he could unwind much of what's already in motion.
"Depending on how aggressive this person wanted to be, they could dismiss the criminal cases, they could get rid of the grand jury," he said. "In the end, if Trump is determined, the people he appoints could shut it down."
"They can't shut down a state investigation, and I think Eric Schneiderman" — New York's attorney general — "would suddenly become a household name," he continued. Shifting the investigations to the state level would have the additional downside for Trump of making it impossible for him to issue pardons.
It need not get that far for Trump to get what he wants, which is why replacing Rosenstein with someone who would handcuff Mueller (so to speak) might be the most effective way to stem the investigation. Less outcry, less heavy-handedness — and fewer indictments.
When we spoke in February, Seidman was blunt about the fallout if such a move were uncontested.
"We would wake up the next morning or a week later," he said, "in a very different country than the country we live in now."
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This is the first year we've had our Christmas Tree up this early & I am LOVING IT!
Our Christmas Tree is always a surprise for me, as our family tradition is for daddy to take his boys to a tree farm & cut it themselves. The boys always look forward to this!
and we had fun decorating it. I LOVE the white lights . . .
and Golds & Reds. . .
The only new decorations I got this year are the beads & a few new dollar tree ornaments.
not bad for a buck a piece huh?
This is a more formal tree, so it doesn't exactly "go." However, I decided, that's not important. I'd much rather see smiles on their faces!
Have you ever seen such a thing? He found it at a tree farm.
This is how it looks in my tree.
Hopefully it'll work good & we'll never have to crawl under the tree again!
I so can relate to crawling under the tree. Every morning and every night I get a picture of water and a small glass, get down on my hands and knees, raise the lowers branches up, trying not spill, all the while trying to see where the water level is. AAAaauuggh. So I like the water spout thingy...but my first thought is, how do you know when to stop, so the water doesn't spill over onto the floor/presents? Let's us know if you like it.
Hi Kathy! I, myself, still haven't used it as we just got it yesterday, so I will have to keep you posted on how to know when to stop watering.
Your tree looks like the one in my daydreams as my boys destroyed ours already.
Thanks for linking this up!
What a beautiful tree. I love the gold and glitter it looks so rich.


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Blog from our guides: Unusual details of Barcelona...
How to buy Barcelona monument tickets on-line…
Sagrada Familia, casa Batló and Parc Güell are the most visited monuments in Barcelona. Queues can be long and uncomfortable during holidays and peak season. To avoid these problems it is important to buy the tickets in advance.
Here is a list of Barcelona's principal monument web sites to buy tickets on-line...
Dilbar, the extravagant Mega-yacht...
The obscene exaggeration of the mega-rich can be seen in the old port of Barcelona. Dilbar, the mega-yacht is a clear example, because of its size and price, of the extravagance that the new Russian multi-millionaires can afford.
Published : February 20, 2016
Russian mega-yachts in the Barcelona port...
The old port of Barcelona has been transformed during the past several years, despite opposition from many residents of the area, into a port for mega-yachts, such as ACE, owned by a Russian billionaire...
Published : January 16, 2016
Mysteries and legends of Barcelona...
Many legends circulate about the bridge linking the Palace of the Generalitat and the building opposite, especially explaining why you can see at the bottom a sculpture of a skull pierced by a dagger...
Published : December 12, 2015
Barcelona's beaches guide…
Barcelona has more than 5 km of beaches. The atmosphere of each section of the beach varies greatly, and the public changes radically. A guide to finding the best beach in the city...
Published: Octubrer 20, 2015
Details of Barcelona - Why a monument to Columbus in the Rambas?
Why a monument to Christopher Columbus in Barcelona? And why does his finger show the direction of Mallorca instead of America?
Details of Barcelona - Homage to Gaudí by Tokyo Ito...
On the prestigious avenue of Passeig de Gracia, opposite the Gaudí modernist building "La Pedrera", rises this spectacular ultra-modern facade, breaking with the classicism of the surrounding buildings...
Details of Barcelona - Mosaic from Miró in the ramblas...
In the center of the Ramblas, at the junction with hospital street, you can admire, if the flow of tourists permits, a mosaic made by Joan Miró. The artist wanted to offer visitors three works of art in order to welcome travelers arriving to Barcelona by sea, air and land...
"El Ingenio" a unique shop, that is about to disappear.
In the heart of the Gothic Quarter, in an alley two steps away from the Ramblas, a century-old store is about to disappear...
"El Ingenio", can be spotted thanks to Picasso's big headed paper mache look alike that invites us to go there since 1938.
What to do in Barcelona in one day?
Many travelers in a hurry ask us "what to do in Barcelona in one day?"
Answers from our guides to this complicated question...
Details of Barcelona - Keith Haring's mural
In February 1989, Keith Haring made this 34 meter mural, on what at the time was a dirty wall in the most degraded part of the Raval neighborhood...
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Almost all tourists that stroll along the Ramblas stop to take one or more photos of this singular building called "the umbrella house"...
Details of Barcelona - Picasso's frescos
Lots of people walk by the enormous frescos that decorate the Barcelona Architects association without knowing they are passing by a work of art by Picasso...
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Q: java.sql.sqlException:no such column: employID Here is my code I am getting the following error"java.sql.sqlException:no such column: employID" and I have rechecked my db table column name is correct employID nothing wrong with that but still getting the same error please help I am trying to load the table data based on the first column into a textboxes using netbeans IDE and sqlite database.
private void tableEmployeeMouseClicked(java.awt.event.MouseEvent evt) {
    try{
    int row=tableEmployee.getSelectedRow();
     String tableClick=(tableEmployee.getModel().getValueAt(row, 0).toString());
     String sql="SELECT * FROM employeeInfo WHERE employID=' "+tableClick+" ' ";

     pst=conn.prepareStatement(sql);
     rs=pst.executeQuery();
     if(rs.next()){
         String add1=rs.getString("employID");
         empid.setText(add1);
         String bdd=rs.getString("name");
         name.setText(bdd);
         String cdd=rs.getString("surname");
         surname.setText(cdd);
         String ddd=rs.getString("age");
         age.setText(ddd);
     }
     }
    catch(Exception e){
        JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null,e);
    }

n.b. the employID column in my database is set
to INTEGER can that or my query inside my code have any connection with the error type..
Thanks.
EDIT: The DDL sentence
CREATE TABLE "employeeInfo" (
"employID " INTEGER PRIMARY KEY NOT NULL ,
"name" CHAR, "surname" CHAR,
"age" INTEGER, "username" VARCHAR, "password" VARCHAR)

A: From the error it is clear that the resultset does not have the column named 'employID'. To troubleshoot this issue you can do either of these:
1. Inspect the resultset metadata and look at the column names that you are getting.
2. Or use column position in resultset.getString() methods to get the values and verify if you are getting employID values.

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Music Copyright 101; What is Copyright?
If you're an independent who creates and makes music from scratch, you are both the artist and the songwriter.
Perhaps you're even capable of producing the soundtrack yourself and so then not only are you the artist and songwriter but then you're also the beatmaker, or, the producer!
Whatever your situation…
When you create a song, you own the music copyright!
And what you do with it and how you protect it is up to you!
Now you may already know what a copyright is?
But let's assume for a minute you don't because you're here, so let's start with the very basics…
Do you recognize the very fitting symbol for a copyrighted creation?
A "C" in a circle (©).
And in case you didn't know already…
The notification of a "P" with a circle all around (℗) is the symbol for sound recording copyright.
The sound recording copyright symbol, represented by the graphic symbol ℗, is the copyright symbol used to provide notice of copyright in a sound recording embodied in a phonorecord.
Sound recording copyright symbol
When a person owns the copyright to a work, it gives them the sole right to that specific work, for a restricted and specific length of time.
For a work to be "copyrightable," it should be unique and fixed in an original structure.
It also needs to be in a tangible form.
For example, a soundtrack fixed on a CD, MP3, or other advanced sound recording space, for example, a WAV document.
All things considered, there are numerous copyrightable works.
A few instances of copyrightable material include:
dance movement
compelling artwork
comedic work
sculptural works
PC programming
building work.
Basically all realistic masterful works.
Copyright law does not cover facts, ideas, thoughts, systems, or strategies for activity.
Copyright additionally doesn't ensure melody titles, band names, or trademarks are protected.
We know this implies that as an artist you cannot copyright your band name or melody titles.
However, an individual may apply for brand name security via trademark protection.
Copyright does not protect song titles, band names, band logos, or slogans.
However, music recordings might actually be secured.
Provided you put in place the necessary agreements, copyrights, as they apply to music, are unique in that, each track has two copyrights.
One of these is the copyright of the master recording or the "expert version" itself – aka the master.
And the other is the copyright for the underlying composition, for example, the lyrics, the melodic structure, which comprises of the verses, and the chords.
Essentially the audio (the sound itself).
Fundamentally the music (the beat or instrumental).
It's important to understand copyright as it correlates to the royalties you can earn for the song you create.
To continue learning some music industry basics…
Check out our next article Performing Rights Organisations 101: All About PRO's.
Andrea graduated from Roehampton University and The BRIT School, whose globally recognized alumni include Adele, Katy B, Ella Eyre, FKA Twigs, Jessie J, Leona Lewis, Katie Melua, Kate Nash and the Rizzle Kicks. She takes her love of the arts and entertainment industry to provide useful information to upcoming musicians, helping them navigate the industry and avoid making costly mistakes. She actively mentors our current contributors. Andrea has qualifications in Content Marketing and also manages our collaborative playlists for independent artists


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Breast Cancer Awareness: An Ounce of "Prevention" is Worth a Pound of "Cure"
By: Gerard M. Nadal
Reprinted with Dr. Nadal's permission
from his blog, Coming Home.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time that we turn our attention to a devastating disease that strikes one out of every nine of our mothers, aunts, wives, sisters, cousins, daughters, and friends. Naturally as we focus on this terrible disease we concern ourselves with raising money to fund research for a cure. This is as it should be. However, precious little attention is paid to getting out the word on what the scientific community has already discovered relative to prevention.
We know with absolute certainty that oral contraceptives (OCs) and abortion both raise a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. Renowned breast surgeon Dr. Angela Lanfranchi of the Breast Cancer Prevention Institute, along with City University of New York Professor of Endocrinology, Dr. Joel Brind, explain the mechanism:
Prior to a first full term pregnancy (FFTP) the cells that comprise the lobules of the breast are immature and cancer-prone Type 1 and Type 2 cells. Under the influence of the high levels of estrogen in OCs and during pregnancy, the lobules of the breast roughly double in number. This results in a doubling of the number of cancer-prone Type 1 and Type 2 cells. In pregnancy, it isn't until the third trimester under the influence of the hormone human placental lactogen that the immature cells mature into cancer-resistant Type 3 and Type 4 cells.
Read the details in this stunning pamphlet.
The science is clear that the earlier a woman bears children, and the more she nurses, the greater her protection from breast cancer. The science of the past fifty years is also abundantly clear that having an abortion prior to a FFTP allows for the proliferation of the cancer-prone Type 1 and Type 2 cells, while terminating the pregnancy prior to the onset of the third trimester's protective mechanism that converts these cells to the cancer-resistant Type 4 cells leads to increased incidence of breast cancer. The risk of breast cancer in women having an abortion prior to a FFTP ranges from 40% to 90% in most cases. In girls under the age of 18 with a family history of breast cancer, the risk becomes incalculably high.
Other institutes devoted to getting the word out about breast cancer in relation to OCs and abortion are the Polycarp Research Institute, under the direction of Chris Kalenborn, M.D.; and The Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer, under the direction of Ms. Karen Malec. Malec's web site is loaded with links to the scientific data and refutations to the lies told by pro-abortion apologists such as Dr. Louise Brinton of the National Cancer Institute whose own research through the years has shown the link between abortion and breast cancer, and who convened a panel in 2003 to deny the validity of fifty years of research showing that link.
The full story on Brinton's duplicity is here.
Were all of that not enough, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has been donating millions of dollars to Planned Parenthood, the largest provider of abortions and OCs in the nation. Their claim is that PP provides mammograms (which aid in diagnostics but not the "Cure"). In funding PP, Komen is contributing to new cases of breast cancer, a fact they steadfastly refuse to acknowledge. The truth, however, is that PP dispenses OCs like candy. They encourage a lifestyle of delaying childbirth while pumping young girls and women full of the OCs that raise their risk of developing breast cancer. Their services and the concomitant oncological sequellae consistently described in the scientific literature are completely at odds.
Though I quote statistics, these are just numbers that do not truly convey the gravity of Dr. Brinton's duplicitous behavior, behavior that is nothing less than a betrayal of women by denying them the truth that needs to inform their informed consent to abortion and the use of OCs.
Therefore, in honor of women, in honor of the hundreds of researchers who have been besmirched by Brinton and her cronies, I shall publish the results of one research paper/editorial per day beginning tomorrow and will do so every single day until I have exhausted my library of papers sometime in December or January. I shall publish the complete reference including researchers' names and affiliated institutions, a synopsis of what they did, the hard numbers from the results and the authors' conclusions. They will all be stored in the "Breast Cancer" folder in the "Categories" panel to the right.
I am deeply indebted to Ms. Karen Malec, President of the Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer for her generous time and efforts at bringing me up to speed on this topic, both in long telephone conversations and in sharing with me her library of scientific literature, which has saved me over a hundred hours of research and library time.
As the nation returns from summer vacation and October looms large, the pro-life community can do much by spreading the word about Dr. Lanfranchi's and Karen Malec's institutes that aim at prevention, and can do much by helping to fund their efforts at that ounce of prevention which is worth a pound of (Komen's) "cure." This year, please encourage all whom you know to help fund these two great institutes in their efforts to prevent this scourge in women, rather than forever mopping up Planned Parenthood's mess. As the reader will see daily in the months to come, Malec and Lanfranchi hold the key to this scourge.
Dr. Gerard M. Nadal holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy, Master of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Master of Philosophy in Biology, and Ph.D. in Molecular Microbiology from Saint John's University, New York City. Dr. Nadal has taught Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics, Anatomy and Physiology, and Molecular Biology for sixteen years and is a frequent speaker on life issues and hosts a pro-life science blog, Coming Home.
Reprinted with Dr. Nadal's permission from his blog, Coming Home.


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Now's the perfect time to start having conversations about sponsoring new Consultants in the Netherlands.
We'll have more details soon as soon as they have announced more. We traveled to Amsterdam last year and we really loved it there. So exciting to be able to sign up to sell Scentsy in Holland, ground floor opportunities are coming this fall to Scentsy!
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France plays role of hawk in nuclear talks with Iran
Historical distrust with Tehran makes Paris a hard-liner, but it's unlikely to scupper a deal
By Cecile Feuillatre	15 March 2015, 5:05 am 6 Edit
Secretary of State John Kerry listens as French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius speaks prior to their meeting at the State Department in Washington, Tuesday, May 13, 2014. (photo credit: AP Photo/Molly Riley)
PARIS, France (AFP) — As the drive to reach an accord with Iran on its nuclear program heads towards a March 31 deadline, France is digging into its role as chief hawk — a position inclined to annoy US allies, but not likely to scuttle an eventual accord, diplomats say.
The French hard-line among its US, British, Chinese, Russian and German partners to hammer out a nuclear agreement with Tehran is rooted in ideological, historical, and even personal concerns that tend to stiffen as Paris recognizes Washington's increasing pragmatism in seeking to conclude a deal swiftly.
"France has taken the opposite path to that of the United States, which changed strategies with the arrival of Barack Obama," said Bernard Hourcade, an Iran specialist at the National Centre of Scientific Research, who says France's current Socialist-led government adopted and defends the wary, intransigent stance towards Iran set down by previous conservative president Nicolas Sarkozy.
"Paris has clearly made the choice of going with Gulf oil monarchies and with a conservative stability" in the region, and frontally opposing Iranian interests and influences that Paris blames for violence and turmoil in Syria, Lebanon and Iraq, Hourcade said.
'Matter of degrees'
It was that skepticism vis-a-vis Tehran that led France to initially block the November 2013 accord between Iranian and US diplomats — one that French officials rejected at the 11th hour for granting Iran too many concessions in the zeal to come away with an interim agreement sooner.
Though a tightened deal was signed 15 days later, US officials are now closely watching their French partners for signs Paris might again veto an agreement hammered out as the March 31 deadline for a framework treaty looms.
"The French won't take the risk of ruining negotiations. The global powers are all in agreement on the main issues," said Francois Nicoullaud, a former diplomat posted to Tehran in the 2000s, and specialist on non-proliferation.
"Beyond that, it's a matter of degrees, which Paris will be seeking to push as far as possible," he added.
There are reasons beyond policy continuity on Iran between otherwise contrasting French governments that explain Paris' tough stand in the talks.
For starters, French diplomats overseeing nuclear talks with Iran are from the neoconservative school, and as such are particularly suspicious and inflexible in dealing with Teheran.
'Absolutely no trust'
Meanwhile, current French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius served as prime minister from 1984 to 1986 — a period when Iranian actions created particularly tense relations between Paris and Tehran.
During that brief span, Iran was blamed as ultimately responsible for attacks committed in France and hostages snatched by Hezbollah in Lebanon, while Tehran fumed at Paris's support for Saddam Hussein in the disastrous Iraq-Iran war.
"Fabius still has a terrible impression of the Iranians, and has absolutely no trust in them," a French diplomat confided.
Another concern, people following the negotiations note, is France's desire for its expertise in nuclear issues to be duly taken into account in shaping a deal — it sees itself as the world's "guardian of the non-proliferation temple."
Yet in the end, diplomats and specialists concur, France's effort to secure the most restrictive nuclear agreement possible with Tehran will not trump the dominant roles the US and Iran will play.
"At the end, it will all revolve around two big negotiators, the United States and Iran," a European diplomat noted. "Everything will depend on their ability to take a leap of faith, which is a fantastic and fascinating gamble."
However, outside factors seeking to prevent that may yet prove more disruptive than any French qualms with an agreement.
"The problem in this negotiation is it is really on a razor's edge, and there are a lot of people who will do anything to sabotage a deal," said Hourcade, citing the Iranian old guard, conservative US legislators, Gulf countries, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as examples.
"Just a few symbolic details, three centrifuges more or less, could mean failure," Hourcade warned.
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The colliery closed in 1942.
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How to Plant Longans
By: Bridget Kelly
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The longan tree (Dimocarpus longan) is subtropical and will only grow in regions with warm, humid summers and dry, cool winters. Technically, longans thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12, which makes them intolerant of cold and heavy frost. The success of your longan tree, however, depends mostly on choosing the right site with the appropriate soil and then planting it properly. Since the tree needs plenty of water after planting, choose the rainiest part of the year to put it in the ground.
The Planting Site
Maximize fruit production by planting the longan tree in the sunniest spot in the garden. The longan tree can grow to 100 feet in height but typically top out at around 30 to 40 feet, so choose a spot well removed from other trees and structures. The tree does best in sandy loam or sandy soils in spots where water doesn't puddle after a heavy rain.
The longan tree (Dimocarpus longan) is subtropical and will only grow in regions with warm, humid summers and dry, cool winters.
The longan tree can grow to 100 feet in height but typically top out at around 30 to 40 feet, so choose a spot well removed from other trees and structures.
As the young longan tree becomes established, it sends roots out in all directions. To make it easier on the tree to reach out, dig a large hole, at least 3 times the diameter and 3 times the depth of the pot in which it is currently growing.
Planting the Longan
Always handle the longan tree by the root ball, not the trunk. Remove the longan from the pot by tipping it over and gently sliding it out. If the roots are tightly packed, use your fingers to gently pry them loose. Use the excavated soil to fill in the hole until the longan tree will sit at the same depth as it did while in the container. After placing the tree's roots in the hole, shovel in the excavated soil until the hole is half full. Run water into the hole until it is full, allow it to drain and finish filling the planting hole with the excavated soil. The water removes air pockets from around the roots as it drains.
As the young longan tree becomes established, it sends roots out in all directions.
Use the excavated soil to fill in the hole until the longan tree will sit at the same depth as it did while in the container.
Post-Planting
Water the tree – slowly -- right after planting until the soil is wet to the depth of the planting hole and 1 foot wider. Stick a long screwdriver into random areas of the soil around the base of the newly planted tree to ensure that the root ball and the surrounding 1 foot of soil are moist. Let the soil dry out somewhat before watering again and when you do, ensure that the root ball and surrounding 1 foot of soil have become moistened. Use the screwdriver or other long, sharp instrument to test the soil. Continue keeping the soil moist while the tree becomes established during the first year.
If you're planting more than one longan tree, space them at least 40 feet apart for maximum fruit production. If you lack space in the garden, you can safely space the trees 25 feet apart but production will suffer and you may need to prune the trees more often.
Water the tree – slowly -- right after planting until the soil is wet to the depth of the planting hole and 1 foot wider.
Stick a long screwdriver into random areas of the soil around the base of the newly planted tree to ensure that the root ball and the surrounding 1 foot of soil are moist.
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Based in the American Southwest, Bridget Kelly has been writing about gardening and real estate since 2005. Her articles have appeared at Trulia.com, SFGate.com, GardenGuides.com, RE/MAX.com, MarketLeader.com, RealEstate.com, USAToday.com and in "Chicago Agent" magazine, to name a few. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in creative writing.


And even more amazing is the flower at the top of this post! Shown from two angles, it's amazing first for its magnificence — dig the double blossoms — and second, for the fact that I have no idea what it is and no record of planting it!
Weatherwise here in Chicago, while we've definitely put the autumnal equinox in our rearview we are still getting pushback from the season past, with some fairly glorious sunny 80 degree days of late. Today was most definitely one of Mother Nature's gifts.
Still, fall is intent on getting the last word as the sunny days are followed by chilly nights; so we're cherishing each remaining moment spent in the garden and trying to come up with ways in which to extend its time line.
What are you doing to get the most out the waning days in the garden? And if you're one of my blogging friends with a year-round garden climate, what (if anything) changes when you move into a different season?
Oh so magnificent! I am sure these blooms are sizeable. The first one, datura? It's so lovely. And your morning glory is so pleasing.
We are experiencing inconsistent weather nowadays. Sometimes it will rain for a number of days non-stop and now really hot for three days already. The plants that I have out in the open, they will have to be very adaptable.
This is really curious, because I did have seeds from years ago for Angel's Trumpet, but for yellow ones… I may have planted a couple of those, but again, this flower is white and purple, not yellow. I wonder if they may have placed the wrong color seeds in the package… Weird, huh?
gorgeous blooms! I would also like to know if any changes happen as tropical gardeners move from one season to the next!
Just stumbled across your fantastic blog! I've been growing plants for the first time this year on my three sunny windowsills so great to read about someone else who is cultivating an aerial garden. I'll definitely be back!
How lovely that you've still got flowers blooming. My garden is covered in a blanket of snow at the moment, very early for snow here. All my gardening plans have had to be put on hold.


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With a stay at Hotel Dover in Milan (Porta Vittoria), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Coin Mall and Fondazione Prada. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cathedral of Milan and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Piazza del Duomo.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/café, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. A train station pick-up service is available for a surcharge.
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This essential authorized biography of Eugene Peterson offers unique insights into the experiences and spiritual convictions of the iconic American pastor and beloved translator of The Message.
"In the time of a generation-wide breakdown in trust with leaders in every sphere of society, Eugene's quiet life of deep integrity and gospel purpose is a bright light against a dark backdrop."—John Mark Comer, author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
"This hunger for something radical—something so true that it burned in his bones—was a constant in Eugene's life. His longing for God ignited a ferocity in his soul."
Encounter the multifaceted life of one of the most influential and creative pastors of the past half century with unforgettable stories of Eugene's lifelong devotion to his craft and love of language, the influences and experiences that shaped his unquenchable faith, the inspiration for his decision to translate The Message, and his success and struggles as a pastor, husband, and father.
Author Winn Collier was given exclusive access to Eugene and his materials for the production of this landmark work. Drawing from his friendship and expansive view of Peterson's life, Collier offers an intimate, beautiful, and earthy look into a remarkable life.
For Eugene, the gifts of life were inexhaustible: the glint of fading light over the lake; a kiss from his wife, Jan; a good joke; a bowl of butter pecan ice cream. As you enter into his story, you'll find yourself doing the same—noticing how the most ordinary things shimmer with a new and unexpected beauty.
In addition to A Burning in My Bones, Winn Collier has authored four books (Restless Faith, Let God: The Transforming Wisdom of François Fénelon, Holy Curiosity, and Love Big, Be Well) and contributed to numerous other volumes. He has written for multiple periodicals including Christianity Today, Christian Century, Relevant, and the Washington Post.
A pastor for twenty-five years, Winn was the founding pastor of All Souls Charlottesville in Virginia. He now directs the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination at Western Theological Seminary in Michigan. He holds a PhD from the University of Virginia, where he focused on the intersection of religion and literary fiction. Winn and his wife, Miska, a spiritual director, live in Holland, Michigan, with their two sons.
"Winn Collier captures Eugene Peterson's sense of wonder over the presence of God and the radiance of Scripture. Through A Burning in My Bones, you'll learn to experience life through Eugene's eyes: dig deep, look for what is real, find the sacred in the rough and ordinary, and live like God is real."—Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker and lead pastor of National Community Church
"How do you reduce into words the vital reality of this man, scholar, searcher, teacher, and faithful friend? Eugene was a man who brought Scripture to fresh life for me and millions of others—who else would invite the phrase Holy Luck into a retelling of the Beatitudes? Winn Collier's skilled storytelling weaves the threads of Eugene's life into something fitting, like the prayer shawl he wore in his study every day."—Luci Shaw, Regent College writer in residence and author of The Generosity poems
"I knew Eugene Peterson for thirty years, or at least I thought I did. He didn't talk much, especially about himself. I knew nothing about his mouse tattoo, his Pentecostal mother's radio program, the abysmal failure of his first church plant attempt, his friendship with a young Pat Robertson, or his square dancing prowess. Somehow Winn Collier ferreted out the little known facts about Eugene that, taken together, complete the picture of a humble, gentle giant who brought the Bible to new life for millions and became an inspirational model for beleaguered pastors everywhere."—Philip Yancey, author of What's So Amazing About Grace
"Captivating from the first page, Collier's artful storytelling immerses us into the life of a spiritual sage. With a gentle hand, he weaves together moments and words and letters and prayers, drawing out themes like threads in a tapestry, never imposing a narrative. In these pages, we go beyond The Message and the pastor, and meet the human in all his earthiness and holiness. This is a work of art worthy of the man who wanted to be a saint."—Glenn Packiam, associate senior pastor of New Life Church and author of Blessed Broken Given
"In the time of a generation-wide breakdown in trust with leaders in every sphere of society, Eugene's quiet life of deep integrity and gospel purpose is a bright light against a dark backdrop. For years his life has been the North Star for my life and pastoral call. This seminal biography is an unmistakable call to quiet resistance against the way of the world and, when necessary, the way of the church. Only read this book if you're ready to live differently."—John Mark Comer, pastor for teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church and author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was first drafted in 1991. It's objective was to protect consumers from unwanted commercial calls, usually from telemarketing companies with auto dialers.
By the time it was updated last year, the communications industry had gone mobile. Those unscrupulous nuisance callers had found a whole new way to bother people: text messaging.
Prior express written consent required before telemarketing calls or text messages (manually dialed calls without pre-recorded messages are exempt).
No 'established business relationship exemption.' Prior relationships are no longer sufficient reason to continue communications. Unambiguous written consent is obligatory.
In this case, 'unambiguous' means the consumer must have received a 'clear and conspicuous disclosure' that they will receive calls or text messages in the future. Furthermore, consent is not a condition of purchase, and users must give a phone number at which they can be reached.
Regarding express consent, it's important to note that the burden of proof falls on the advertiser. They must demonstrate unambiguous consent, or face stiff penalties: actual or statutory damages can run as high as $1500 per message/call. It will be up to the courts to determine the appropriate penalty in each case. Their decisions will largely depend on whether a company can be shown to have willfully violated the law. As with any recent legislation, many businesses will plead ignorance – at least the first time.
To protect yourself against potential disputes, make sure you keep records of all communications, between your business and all customers, for a minimum of four years. Screenshots, date stamped data records, IP addresses – anything that could demonstrate consent can be used as evidence in your defense in the case of a class action suit.
As long as your business gets unambiguous consent from users, and maintains a record of that consent for four years, you will not fall afoul of the new TCPA legislation. For further details of the new requirements, visit the FCC website.
Make it Actionable. When you're short on space, and you're dealing with the short attention spans of the mobile audience, it's vital that your message opens with a direct call-to-action. That first sentence should include the words 'buy' or 'purchase' or 'browse' somewhere. Include a link to your website so customers can take the action you've suggested. If you can pull this off without sounding pushy, you've already begun mastering the art of effective text marketing.
Time it Right. One of the key attractions of text marketing is the high open and read rate – the vast majority of messages are open and read within minutes of being received. This makes for tantalizing opportunities to target users with an offer when it is most useful to them. Geo-targeting plays a big role here, allowing you to issue messages when your sign-ups are close to your store. Equally, it's important to resist the temptation to send too many texts – after all, it's so easy to do right? Good timing means being sparing with the frequency of your texts.
Keep it Balanced. Although smartphones allow for longer messages, you should tailor your campaign to the 160-character standard used by older cellphones. That means creating concise copy that includes all the necessary information but isn't crammed with sales pitches. Each text campaign should refer to just one offer. If you have another promotion coming up next week, wait until then to let subscribers know. If your texts are confusing and cluttered, they're more likely to be ignored.
Use Sentence Case. Writing a message entirely in caps is not more eye-catching – it's a surefire way to irritate readers. Caps have their place – for specific action words like BUY, for example – but are to be used sparingly. Similarly, avoid text lingo as it looks unprofessional.
Facilitate an Easy Purchase. You could have the most attractive promotional offer in your industry, communicated via a well-conceived, well written text, but if it's a pain for users to actually complete the transaction, they'll be turned off – perhaps for good. So make sure you have an efficient mobile payment system in place to take advantage of a market that is increasingly turning to online payment as a convenient way to shop.
SMS marketing can be very effective when it's done well. Follow our advice and you will reach more customers than you ever thought possible!
Encrypted SMS messaging allows sensitive data such as medical, financial or legal information to be transmitted in a safe way. It's becoming increasingly popular in hospitals – although many are still holding back from using such services. Why the resistance? And why, in certain industries, is encrypted texting an investment worth making?
Health officials are firmly onside. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) was created specifically to protect patient's personal information from being misused or transmitted third parties. HIPPA guidelines have approved the use of encrypted texting in the healthcare system, and require all staff members to be fully trained on the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.
It's compliant - but encrypted texting is also efficient. It can easily be combined with extant services, such as virtual receptionists or live call centers. Used in conjunction, these technologies can save precious time in a world where every second counts.
Between a team of well-trained medical call center staff and encrypted technology, safe, fast, secure transmission of medical information is now possible. Equally, legal data can be shared between law firms and clients without fear of intrusion, and most banks use some sort of encrypted SMS messaging as part of their phone banking services.
Antiquated communications technology is costing the healthcare industry more than $8.3 billion every year, according to a study by the Ponemon Institute. The report, published last year, surveyed 577 clinicians, IT workers and healthcare professionals.
Their response was clear: pagers and other outdated tools are decreasing productivity, increasing discharge times and hindering interaction between physicians and patients. On average, clinicians waste more than 45 minutes each day using pagers and other technological relics of the 20th Century.
More than half the respondents blamed pagers for time wasted. Lack of wi-fi and inadequate email was blamed by more than a third of clinicians, and 36% said they were being slowed down by the fact text messages were not allowed, or severely restricted by HIPAA guidelines.
The report also stuck the boot into outmoded tech as a major impediment to discharging patients. It takes, on average, 101 minutes to fully discharge a patient. Around 37 minutes of that time is spent waiting for a physician or specialist to authorize the release of patients.
So why are medical practices so reluctant to implement text message systems? A commonly cited reason is the potential security risk. But the Ponemon report put the average economic impact of data breaches over the past two years at $2.4 million – a fraction of the $3.1 billion in revenue that secure text messaging could generate for the healthcare industry.
Secure texting is supported by 65% of respondents, who believe it could cut discharge times by 50 minutes. If healthcare providers are still hesitant due to security risks, they needn't worry so much – as long as they do it right.
Not all staff members will need a mobile device. For some, paging will continue to make more sense – it would be a mistake to enforce a policy across the entire organization, just because it's a new system.
Above all, hospital leaders must protect patient privacy if they want to avoid HIPAA penalties. Assess the risk, become acquainted with the regulations, and keep staff informed that unsecured texts containing Private Health Information (PHI) could result in a penalty of $50,000.
Are there security and financial risks involved in rolling out a text message system in hospitals? Yes, but only if the people involved are ill-prepared and ill-informed. Do it the right way, and your practice could save time and money in the long run.
When is the Optimal Time to Reach a Mobile Audience?
One of the most important things for mobile marketers to understand is the browsing habits of their audience. When do people most frequently use the web via their smartphone? More importantly, when are they most likely to look at promotional material and take advantage of special offers?
Though far from foolproof, click-through rates (CTRs) give a pretty good indication of when people are most likely to spend money online. Like a busy department store on a Saturday, there's no guarantee that anyone browsing goods will buy anything, but most businesses will expect to make more sales compared to a rainy Tuesday morning when the store is empty.
Mobile users have spending patterns similar to bricks and mortar shoppers, according to recent research from AppFlood. The study analyzed around 300 million mobile ad impressions in the United States, taken between August and September 2013. The results show CTRs are 30% higher on weekends.
Click volumes are roughly the same on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at around 8am and continuing steadily until around 6pm. During the week, CTRs decrease throughout the evening, picking up again around 11pm (this is likely an indication of mobile users checking their devices before bedtime). Concurrently, desktop and laptop usage declines over the weekend, and after 5pm – when people knock off work – during the week.
So what accounts for this dip in desktop/laptop usage at evenings and weekend? After all, almost everyone has one or the other (or both) at home. One explanation is a reluctance to use the same devices that people have been staring at all day at work. Also, mobile devices are so much easier to use; if you're sitting on the couch with your phone in front of you, why get up and turn on a computer? It's a few more unnecessary steps between you and the information you need.
For mobile marketing purposes, we can glean much valuable information from this data. Once you understand the motivation behind web habits, you can tailor your strategy to make the most of your audience. Studying CTR patterns will help you devise a more engaging, effective marketing campaign.
So if you're a mobile marketing strategist looking to optimize ROIs, review your company's CTR data and start creating solutions that target your audience at the right time, on the right day and in the right way.


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Exechon Joint Venture Announces XMini Automotive Manufacturing Sale to UAE-Based REFCO Metals - Raksha Anirveda is a new age print publication (quarterly) with a digital presence.
Exechon Joint Venture Announces XMini Automotive Manufacturing Sale to UAE-Based REFCO Metals
XMini Technology Cuts Cycle Time in Half
July 17, 2018 Editor Defence Industry, Farnborough 2018
Exechon's XMini is going to work for Dubai-based REFCO Metals. The portable, high-precision robot makes parts to the exacting quality standards of the aerospace, defense and automotive industries. (PRNewsfoto/Lockheed Martin)
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 17, 2018. Exechon Enterprises L.L.C., a joint venture (JV) company comprising of U.S.-based global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin, United Arab Emirates (UAE) -based Injaz National and Sweden-based Tecgrant AB, has sold an XMini industrial robotic manufacturing tool to REFCO Metals L.L.C., a UAE-based manufacturer of aluminum assemblies for luxury automobiles.
Exechon's XMini is going to work for Dubai-based REFCO Metals. The portable, high-precision robot makes parts to the exacting quality standards of the aerospace, defense and automotive industries.
"Today's automotive industry moves fast and requires parts made to the most exacting specifications," said Shafik Nasser, Chairman of Exechon Enterprises. "The XMini creates complex, high-precision parts while streamlining production and lowering costs, making it the perfect partner in a modern manufacturing environment."
During a six-month verification process, REFCO Metals will use the XMini to manufacture a broad range of automotive-grade aluminum alloy extrusions. The company has an option to purchase additional machines.
"We are excited that with the sale of the XMini to REFCO Metals, Exechon has successfully leveraged its local and international partnerships, while supporting the UAE's aims to becoming a regional leader in robotics and automation," said Maher Nasser, Chairman of SABER Investment Company L.L.C., which manages Injaz National's interests in the JV. "Collaboration like this is a prime example of how local and international partners can work together to enhance local manufacturing and support meaningful and lasting economic impact right here in the UAE."
In a series of trials conducted at Exechon's Application and Technology Center facility in Abu Dhabi, the XMini demonstrated its capability to machine complex parts with high precision in a single setup while improving productivity and cutting cycle/setup times in half.
The XMini is on display at the Farnborough International Air Show at Ascent Aerospace's booth in the U.S. Pavilion, Hall 2, Stand 2180. Media briefings for journalists will take place at the booth at the following times:
10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17
1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18
11 a.m. on Thursday, July 19
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Hannelore, owner of Hannelore's Bridal Boutique, and daughter Pamela Vito, sent over an invite to preview the latest addition of Julie Vino gowns as an exclusive to their store. Israeli designer Julie Vino is creating quite the stir in the bridal fashion world with a glamorous line of wedding gowns meant to accentuate a woman's body, elongate and flatter the form and create a sensuous silhouette. Using the finest silks and laces, Vino's mission is to incorporate those design elements that flatter the female form - from the placement of a seam, the cut of a neckline - even the use of Spanx (yes, built-in Spanx!).


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BR Shetty resigns as co-chairman of Finablr
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Charges against Shetty, also the founder of NMC Health, a healthcare provider in UAE, include under-reporting of debt and not using loans for the purpose they were raised
Mumbai: Payments and foreign exchange solutions provider Finablr on Monday said its founder B R Shetty has resigned as director and co-chairman with immediate effect.
Charges against Shetty, also the founder of NMC Health, a healthcare provider in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), include under-reporting of debt and not using loans for the purpose they were raised. Mint reported on 30 April that Shetty has claimed innocence in the alleged financial irregularities in NMC Health and said he is pursuing legal action and remedies.
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In another statement to the London Stock Exchange on Monday, Finablr said that it has received a notification from the United Kingdom (UK) government's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about two of its subsidiary companies, UAE Exchange UK Ltd and Xpress Money Services Ltd, regarding their proposed suspension and suspension, respectively, of their business registrations.
"Suspension of business registration would result in cessation of business by the relevant entities unless and until the suspension is lifted. The company intends to work with HMRC to attempt to restore the registrations," the statement added.
Meanwhile, Bloomberg reported on Monday that a commercial court in Bengaluru has temporarily restrained Shetty from selling certain assets following a petition filed by Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC. State-owned Bank of Baroda had in May got a similar relief from a sessions court in Bengaluru. According to another Bloomberg report on 30 April, Finablr, uncovered about $1 billion of debt hidden from its board that may have been used for purposes outside of the company, compounding a scandal that pushed its sister firm NMC Health Plc into administration.
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Teucrium afrum est une espèce de plantes de la famille des Lamiaceae.

Liste des sous-espèces

Liste des sous-espèces et variétés
Selon  :
 sous-espèce Teucrium afrum subsp. afrum
 sous-espèce Teucrium afrum subsp. rhiphaeum (Font Quer & Pau) Castrov. & Bayon
 sous-espèce Teucrium afrum subsp. rubriflorum (Font Quer & Pau) Castrov. & Bayon

Selon  :
 sous-espèce Teucrium afrum subsp. rhiphaeum (Font Quer & Pau) Castrov. & Bayon
 sous-espèce Teucrium afrum subsp. rubriflorum (Font Quer & Pau) Castrov. & Bayon

Selon  (Attention liste brute contenant possiblement des synonymes) :
 sous-espèce Teucrium afrum subsp. afrum
 sous-espèce Teucrium afrum subsp. rhiphaeum (Font Quer & Pau) Castrov. & Bayon
 sous-espèce Teucrium afrum subsp. rubriflorum (Font Quer & Pau) Castrov. & Bayon
 variété Teucrium afrum var. rubriflorum Font Quer & Pau

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Lamiaceae
Espèce d'Angiospermes (nom scientifique)

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Q: Error when submitting variables through Mailgun with Python I'm trying to send mail through Mailgun with Python, in that instance I'm trying to push a variable alongside.
My code is the following:
requests.post("MailGun URL",
              auth=("api", "api-key"),
              data={
                  "from":"From_Mail",
                  "to":["To_Mail"],
                  "template":"template_name",
                  "subject":"Testing some things",
                  "h:X-Mailgun-Variables": {"firstname": "John"}
              })

If I use the above without "X-Mailgun-Variables" I'm not experiencing any problems, but with the above I get the following error message:
"delivery-status": {
        "code": 621,
        "message": "",
        "attempt-no": 1,
        "description": "Failed to decode variables",
        "session-seconds": 0
    }

What am I doing wrong?
Thanks in advance,

A: Should work if you transform to JSON i.e.
import json
...

"h:X-Mailgun-Variables": json.dumps({"firstname": "John"})

A: When using their Node SDK mailgun-js, you need to use JSON.stringify() to format the payload correctly.
For example.
const data = {
  from: 'John Smith <john@smith.com>',
  to: 'recipient@example.com',
  subject: 'Subject line',
  template: 'template-name',
  'h:X-Mailgun-Variables': JSON.stringify({
    name: `Morgan`,
    occupation: `Software Developer`
  })
};

await mailgun.messages().send(data);

A: I found the solution myself - for future reference:
"h:X-Mailgun-Variables": {"firstname": "John"}

The above ss only for SMTP use.
For API use:
"v:firstname":"John"

A: I had the same problem and tired your way but it did not work.
Expected value is a string of the key and value pair
test1 = '{"firstname": "'
test2 = str(data['first_name'])
test3 = '"}'
test4 = test1+test2+test3

"h:X-Mailgun-Variables": test4


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Q: How to prevent SVG background image from scaling? I have a SVG background image which scales with browser window when I scale the browser window. How can I prevent the svg background from scaling?
Here is the class:
.share-btn-bg {
  background: url("../assets/img/share-bg.svg");
}

How can I add css styling to prevent image background from scaling down?

A: Add a background-size; setting to that CSS rule, for example background-size:auto; or background-size: 100px 60px; or whatever you wish.

A: Or you can set max-width to image to prevent.


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{
    /// <summary>
    /// Data for a Node -> Node Edge
    /// </summary>
    public class EdgeData
    {
        /// <summary>
        /// Create a new edge
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="index">Index of the edge in the edge list</param>
        /// <param name="sourceType">Type of soure node (jump, etc)</param>
        /// <param name="execCount">Number of edge executions</param>
        public EdgeData(int index, CONSTANTS.EdgeNodeType sourceType, ulong execCount = 0)
        {
            EdgeListIndex = index;
            sourceNodeType = sourceType;
            ExecutionCount = execCount;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Create an edge from serialised edge data
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="edgeType">The control flow class of the edge</param>
        /// <param name="execCount">The number of recorded edge executions</param>
        /// <param name="index">Index of the edge in the edge list</param>
        /// <param name="sourceType">Type of soure node (jump, etc)</param>
        public EdgeData(CONSTANTS.EdgeNodeType edgeType, ulong execCount, int index, CONSTANTS.EdgeNodeType sourceType)
        {
            EdgeListIndex = index;
            edgeClass = edgeType;
            ExecutionCount = execCount;
            sourceNodeType = sourceType;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Output the edge tuple and data to the json writer
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="srctarg">Source/Target node indexes</param>
        /// <param name="writer">Json Writer</param>
        public void Serialise(System.Tuple<uint, uint> srctarg, Newtonsoft.Json.JsonWriter writer)
        {
            writer.WriteValue(srctarg.Item1);
            writer.WriteValue(srctarg.Item2);
            writer.WriteValue(edgeClass);
            writer.WriteValue(ExecutionCount);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// The type of edge (call,extern,etc)
        /// </summary>
        public CONSTANTS.EdgeNodeType edgeClass;
        /// <summary>
        /// The type of source node
        /// </summary>
        public CONSTANTS.EdgeNodeType sourceNodeType;

        /// <summary>
        /// How many time this edge has executed
        /// </summary>
        public ulong ExecutionCount { get; private set; } = 0;

        /// <summary>
        /// Sethow many times this edge has executed
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="value"></param>
        public void SetExecutionCount(ulong value)
        {
            ExecutionCount = value;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Increase the execution count by a specified amount
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="value">Amount to increase</param>
        public void IncreaseExecutionCount(ulong value)
        {
            SetExecutionCount(ExecutionCount + value);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// position of this edge in the edge list
        /// </summary>
        public int EdgeListIndex = 0;

        /// <summary>
        /// Ranking of how busy this edge is relative to other edges, from 0 [least] to 9 [most]
        /// </summary>
        public float heatRank = 0;
    }
}

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Japan mourns slain hostage as caring, courageous reporter
After Islamic State beheading, Kenji Goto remembered for devotion to world's refugee camps and orphanages
By YURI KAGEYAMA	1 February 2015, 8:18 am 3 Edit
In this Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 file photo, a protester holding a photo of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto, who was taken hostage by the Islamic State group, appeals to the government to save Goto during a rally in front of the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)
TOKYO (AP) — Whether in tsunami-stricken northeastern Japan or conflict-ridden Sierra Leone, it was the story of the vulnerable, the children and the poor that drove the work of journalist Kenji Goto.
The news of his killing in a video purportedly by the Islamic State group sent Japan into shock and mourning Sunday, days after his plight as a hostage in Syria united many people in praying for his release.
"I want to cuddle with the people. That's the best way to express my approach," Goto, 47, said about his work. "By cuddling with them, I can talk with the people. I can hear their views — their pain and their hopes."
A pony-tailed man with a friendly, carefree laugh, Goto was a veteran freelance reporter, working often with other filmmakers and Japanese TV producers. His comments were sometimes featured on Japanese mainstream media.
The 2005 book he wrote about the suffering of children in Sierra Leone was titled "We Want Peace, Not Diamonds."
But Goto had always stressed he was not a war reporter. He had insisted he was instead devoted to telling the story of regular people, one step removed from the war zone.
That took him to refugee camps and orphanages. He told the stories of children suffering violence, hunger and nightmares.
In a testament to his charm and integrity, people responded with an outpouring of support to try to win his release.
A Facebook page, set up immediately after the first video released by militants last month, quickly drew tens of thousands of "Likes" and photo postings that showed people, from not just Japan but around the world, holding up hand-written signs that said: "I am Kenji."
Junko Ishido (R), mother of Kenji Goto, speaks to reporters while her husband Yukio Ishido (L) stands beside at their home in Tokyo on February 1, 2015.(photo credit: AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI)
"Kenji lives on — in all our hearts. In our daily work. Every time you smile with those around you, you will be sure to remember that big smile Kenji always gave us," wrote Taku Nishimae, a filmmaker living in New York and the page's creator.
An online petition demanding the government do more to save Goto collected thousands of signatures. Crowds have gathered outside the prime minister's office, holding up "Free Kenji" and "I am Kenji" signs.
Those who knew Goto said he was a gentle and honest man. On the streets of Tokyo on Sunday, many people were clutching the Yomiuri newspaper extra with the latest news, expressing disbelief that his captors went as far as to kill a reporter. US reporter James Foley and American-Israeli journalist Steven Sotloff were among several Westerns who had been killed by the militants last year.
People walk past a big screen reporting that Kenji Goto was killed by the Islamic State in Tokyo on February 1, 2015. (photo credit: AFP PHOTO / Toru YAMANAKA)
"Kenji has left us on a journey," said Junko Ishido, 78, Goto's mother. "It is my only hope that we can carry on with Kenji's mission to save the children from war and poverty."
Goto had been captured at least once before by militants in the Middle East, but had convinced them to let him go by showing that he was a reporter.
According to Goto's wife Rinko Jogo and others who had spoken with him, Goto had gone to Syria late last year to try save the other Japanese hostage, Haruna Yukawa, 42. Yukawa was shown as killed in an earlier video purportedly by the militants.
Yukawa's father, Shoichi Yukawa, could not hold back his tears at the news of Goto's killing.
"He was kind. And he was brave," he told reporters.
Goto went to Syria just three months after his second daughter was born. Before his last trip, he made a video recording.
"No matter what happens to me, I will always love the people of Syria," he said calmly, looking straight into the camera.
Copyright 2015 The Associated Press.
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DURYEA HOUSE, East New York 1787-1989
by Kevin Walsh December 19, 2017
The Duryea House in East New York is one of the Colonial-era Dutch houses that were lost before they could be landmarked. Several of these houses still stand in Brooklyn, less in the other four borughs. Most are now under Landmarks protection, and serve as private homes or are maintained as museums.
The Duryea House stood at 562 Jerome Street, just south of Dumont and a block away from the el on Livonia Avenue. The house was constructed by Christian Duryea in 1787; Christian was a descendant of Joost Durie, who had arrived in New Utrecht in the 1670s. The house originally stood in the Town of Flatbush until the Town of New Lots was formed from the part of Flatbush in today's East New York. New Lots was annexed to Brooklyn in 1886, and Brooklyn to Greater New York in 1898.
The house stood for centuries, mostly unknown except for a succession of owners until the last one, Frederick V. Eversley, died in 1982. By then East New York was ravaged by fiscal crises, and the complete domination of crime fueled by drugs in East New York. Its neighboring dwellings and apartment houses were abandoned.
The NY Landmarks Conservancy became aware of the house in the 1980s and conducted archeological digs, which uncovered nearly 15,000 artifacts, ranging from 18th-century pottery to early 20th-century glass. Plans to move the house to Floral Park, NY or Highland Park were opposed by Borough President Howard Golden's office.
Nothing further could be done and the house was occupied by squatters and drug dealers. Finally, most of the Duryea House was consumed by fire on November 8, 1989. Photos of it before and after the fire, ruled as arson, cane be seen at East New York Project.
Shortly after, this batch of attached homes were constructed in the colonial farmhouse's place. East New York, like much of Brooklyn, has recovered somewhat from the ravages of the 1970s and 1980s, but still has a ways to go.
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ROLL SIGN, Holiday Train
ONE LIGHTING: Bronx stumper
Joseph Ditta December 19, 2017 - 10:53 pm
I believe that some shingles and other fabric from the Duryea House were used in the restoration of Poe Cottage in the Bronx.
Michael Schwenk December 20, 2017 - 6:41 am
the links provided are the same, i.e. both are the NY Times story
Kevin Walsh December 20, 2017 - 9:04 am
Repaired
Nunzio December 21, 2017 - 3:11 pm
Disgusting row houses! I liked East New York better when it was a burnt-out slum! It all looks the same now. Nothing interesting to see anymore. All of the artifacts of what used to be there are gone or covered over.
A December 26, 2017 - 12:56 pm
Well, isn't that special. Why, who cares whether the residents of the neighborhood have decent housing to live in, or burnt-out slums? The main thing is that Nunzio has interesting stuff to see.
Ocean Eversley October 21, 2018 - 7:12 pm
My mother, Joyce Eversley, lived in that house during the 1930's and 40's.
Harold Moskowitz April 28, 2020 - 10:31 pm
John Regan and his spinster schoolteacher sister still lived in the Duryea House in the 1930's into the early 1940's. They are listed there in the 1940 Census. The house was abandoned until Fred Eversley, who was working for the Fire Department bought it and fixed it up. His son "Buddy", helped him . One of the projects was a new picket fence along the Jerome Street frontage. Buddy arrived in his U.S Army uniform with his wife. She was expecting a child at the time and she lived there for a while. Is it possible that you, Ocean Eversley were that unborn child living in Fred's house in the early 1950's? I was a neighbor . If you have any questions, contact me.
Dawn McCabe August 23, 2020 - 8:49 pm
Hi Mr. Moskowitz. Ocean is my cousin Fred was my grandfather and William "Buddy" was my dad. He was married to Claire my mom who was actually Fred's daughter and Joyce's sister and the unborn child was my oldest sister Linda. It is so good to see someone who remembers them and the Duryea House. I remember visiting many times as a child before it burnt down the last to clean it out after my grandfather died.
John Lucania May 13, 2020 - 9:10 am
They knocked down a beautiful old house on Rlington Avenue to build some ugly row houses. I would love to meet the person that made that decision and punch their lights out.


Investigators are looking for 2 suspects who robbed a Community Credit Union in Titusville on Nov. 1.
Investigators released surveillance photos from a Titusville bank robbery that happened earlier this month.
Late in the afternoon of Nov. 1, two men entered the Community Credit Union in the 3100 block South Washington Avenue and committed the crime, police said.
Both men wore dark clothing, including hooded sweatshirts. One of the men was masked with a black cloth and wore a backpack.
After stealing an undisclosed amount of cash, they fled on foot west toward an apartment complex.
Anyone with information about this crime can call either Titusville Police at 321-264-7800 or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8447).


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Severnside Benefice
Some information for new residents
Gloucester Cathedral
Apperley
Chaceley
Deerhurst
Forthampton
Stoke Orchard
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Home > Churches > Chaceley
St John the Baptist church, Chaceley, stands to the west of the Severn, opposite to Deerhurst, on the east bank and five miles from Tewkesbury. Together with the village hall (the former school), Chaceley church is the heart of the village. The village boundaries extend to Forthampton in the north, Tirley to the south, to the river in the east, and to Corse Lawn in the west.
The church has an unusual Norman chancel arch, with a 'devil's-face' keystone, probably of Saxon origin, and some thirteenth-century features, including the tower, with a small spire, which was re-built in the fourteenth century, when the south aisle was added. A good deal of further restoration took place in 1882. The church has a lovely peal of six bells, which at present can only be rung three to four times a year. A fund has been started to restore them. The church has a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere, and is kept in a good state of repair. The churchyard always looks immaculate. A new heating system was installed a few years ago, which is much appreciated by the congregation!
Throughout the year Chaceley holds special services, such as Patronal, Sea Sunday, Harvest Festival, and Remembrance Day as well as a Carol Service and the normal church festivals.
Chaceley is the smallest parish in the Benefice, with a population of around 100. The majority of the land in the village is farmed or used for equestrian activities. Many of the villagers are retired, but other work from home or in the surrounding towns. There are several teenagers, but fewer than half a dozen young children in the village, sadly it is hard to get them involved.
The church is one of 20 listed buildings in the village. The village sits within the flood-plain, and the residents are now well used to coping with periodic flooding.
The village pub is The Yew Tree, which is situated on the banks of the Severn, and well known in the surrounding area. It welcomes children as well as adults. Close to the pub, is the Avon Sailing Club (still so named in spite of having moved to the Severn in the 1960s).


He admits women-centric films are his forte but Madhur Bhandarkar doesn't want to stick to one genre. After a comedy, the filmmaker now wants to direct an intense love story.
"I am a great admirer of Raj Khosla and Vijay Anand. Can you believe the same director who made 'Guide' also made 'Jewel Thief'. I'd like to be known for all genres," said Bhandarkar.
"I want to make an intense love story like 'Ek Duuje Ke Liye'. I also want to make a thriller like 'Teesri Manzil'. But, yes, hard-hitting women-centric cinema is my forte," added Bhandarkar, who has ventured into comedy with "Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji".
His impressive oeuvre of women-centric films include critically acclaimed movies like "Chandni Bar", "Page 3" and "Satta".
Q: You've hopped genres with "Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji"? At a time when female-centric films like "No One Killed Jessica" are doing well why the change to male-centric cinema?
A: I like to surprise everyone including myself. It's not easy when you move out of your comfort zone. Firstly, I was not making a chick flick. This is a boys' film. People close to me know I've a good sense of humour. In fact, all my actors Bipasha Basu, Konkona Sen Sharma, Priyanka Chopra, Tabu... they all said, 'Madhur tu kitna hansata hai'. So I thought, why not a comedy? But I never thought it'd be so difficult.
I wanted to go back to the comedies of Basu Chatterjee and Hrishikesh Mukherjee. My aim for comedy was not Rohit Shetty's "Golmaal" but Hrishida's "Golmaal".
Q: Is it true that you were supposed to make a film on Jessica Lal?
remember in that film Raveena Tandon's husband played by Sameer Dharamadhikari had shot a bar girl in the film. He shoots the girl when she says 'Bar band hai'.
I saw "No One Killed Jessica". Rajkumar Gupta has done a fine job. I had liked his "Aamir" too. It's very well performed and shot. So the case rests there. Every day as a filmmaker you come up with a new idea.
Q: What next for Madhur?
A: I am a great admirer of Raj Khosla and Vijay Anand. Can you believe the same director who made "Guide" also made "Jewel Thief". I'd like to be known for all genres. I want to make an intense love story like "Ek Duuje Ke Liye". I also want to make a thriller like "Teesri Manzil". But, yes, hard-hitting women-centric cinema is my forte.
Q: You are a huge fan of Gulzar, aren't you?
A: Oh yes I'm hugely influenced by the cinema of Gulzar saab. I consider it a big compliment when people refer to me as a new-age Gulzar. I know each and every film and lyric that he has written by heart. In "Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji" even the title is a tribute to Gulzar saab.
I acquired the rights of Gulzar saab's song "Koi hota jisko apna" from "Mere Apne" and used it in "Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji". It's one of my favourite songs written by Gulzar saab. 'Aur kya composition kiya hai Salil Chowdhary ne!' It would be criminal to change the track in any way. I've used it in the original form. Who can sing like Kishore da today?