Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, St. Valentine's Day, honeymoon, or just want some romantic getaways in Northern California, you can rest assured there are a lot of perfect options available. You don't really need any excuse to go for a short drive (3 hours or less from San Francisco) out of town and kick that love fire up a couple of notches with some amazing places and things that will create the right mood.
No Matter what time of year you go, these exquisite locations will deliver the finest setting for activating passion and romance.
With so many options for things to do based on your couple personality and taste, you will fill an incredible weekend away with great memories and all those warm and fuzzy feelings!
Get some your blood pumping and a healthy dose of oxygen hiking the Palisades trail. It's an 11-mile trail great for experiences hikers looking for amazing views of Napa Valley. Exploring the landscape of Calistoga is a perfect activity for outdoor adventurer couples.
After that hike (or for those that are tired just thinking about it) take advantage of Calistoga's mineral water. Sink into a mud bath and then soak in a tub with your sweetie for the ultimate couple's relaxation experience.
Book a couple's spa packages and just melt the day away together.
Make sure to book a nice bed and breakfast so there's no rush to go anywhere. Who wants to sit in a car after that? Right?
For the sightseeing enthusiasts, the Petrified Forest and Old Faithful are fun excursion to fill up your day.
Wanna sit back and enjoy a multi-course gourmet meal and see some gorgeous scenery zip past your window? No driving involved on your part.
Take the Napa Valley Wine Train. The ride goes by vineyards and wineries with the charming Napa landscape in the backdrop as you indulge in plate after plate of scrumptious food. You and your darling will have smiles on your faces the entire way. And, yes, there is also wine involved!
No visit to Napa is complete without a taking a winery tour. There are some one of a kind wineries with unique architecture to see in Napa. Don't forget to do a tasting once the tour is over for the ultimate treat!
Leave some time for an early morning hot air balloon ride. You might want to arrange your itinerary so you're doing this before an evening filled with wine! Gliding over the Napa Valley is as picturesque as it gets! Don't worry about being scared up there, just hold your partner close and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the sunrise over this magnificent landscape!
A visit to Sausalito is one of my personal favorites when I'm in the Bay Area. If you don't want to venture too far from San Francisco, Sausalito is the perfect day or weekend getaway.
Getting to Sausalito is where the fun and romance begins. We recommend you ride the ferry from San Francisco. You can every plan a day in San Francisco!
Start your trip at the Ferry Building market which offers a selection of gourmet shops and artisanal bakeries for the foodie couple. Then, hop on the ferry for a fun ride with romantic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and The Bay Bridge as well as other famous spots like Alcatraz as you cross The Bay into Sausalito.
Taking a romantic and very scenic stroll along the Bridgeway.
Enjoying some peaceful together time at Plaza Viña Del Mar Fountain and Park.
This quant and charming seaside village offers a laid back atmosphere full of fun shopping and good eats for the couple looking to have a great time connecting with each other.
Your getaway trip to Halfmoon Bay should include going to the beach, eating a lobster roll at Sam's Chowder House, checking out the Half Moon Bay Distillery just in time to catch the Sunset at Ritz Carlton.
If you and your sweetie aren't the beach bum types, maybe going for some horseback riding on the beach is more suitable.
The outdoor adventurous types might take delight in walking hand in hand on the Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail. This fantastic stretch running parallel with the coast gives you the most superb views of the Pacific Ocean and all the beautiful nature surrounding it.
For a really unique and totally different experience, you can take a tour at Harley Farms and get up close to some really cute goats while experiencing what farm life is like. After learning about cheesemaking and checking out the pastures, head over to the farm shop for some delightful things to take back home to enjoy together.
We suggest taking the Coast Highway and maybe stopping in at Monterey and Carmel-By-The-Sea on your way down to Big Sur. It is the farthest spot on our list from San Francisco, but hey, sometimes you really want to get away!
Stop by Nepenthe for a delicious lunch with the dreamiest views!
Don't worry, though, you'll find one of the most romantic hotels Northern California to spend the night in Big Sur whether you want to stay the weekend or just one night before you head back.
For the ultimate feeling of getting away, we'd suggest "glamping" at Ventana. You get to sleep in a luxury cabin (with a very comfy bed to snuggle in) in the middle of the woods. However, you can go for the absolute experience of luxury at their resort. Complete with a spa, fantastic restaurant, and Japanese hot baths, Ventana Resort offers fantastic accommodations for the love retreat you need.
We celebrated my birthday here and had an unforgettable time!
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With all of these great getaways for couples in Northern California, which one would you choose? Maybe even try them all out, each on a different weekend or occasion.
There's a romantic getaway that's a bit farther in you're up for it. You can see Yosemite in one day if you're willing to make the drive.
There's also some fun things to do for couple in Las Vegas, but that might require a plane ticket.
Either way, get together with your honey and have a good time!
These all look so dreamy and romantic! Wow! Especially the hot air balloon ride. Great post! And great photos!
That hot air balloon looks to die for. Being from Australia we have only been to the US once and Big Sur was closed when we were road tripping California. I was so devastated. Seeing this gives me more reason to get back to Big Sur with my soon to be husband :-). Thank you for sharing.
Aww I remember when that road closed up due to storms and mudslides…Australia is a bit of a distance but I hope you can get back there soon!


Murphy, Brett P., Cochrane, Mark A. and Russell-Smith, Jeremy (2015). Prescribed burning protects endangered tropical heathlands of the Arnhem Plateau, Northern Australia. Journal of Applied Ecology,52(4):980-991.
1. There are concerns that frequent intense fires are reducing biodiversity on the Arnhem Plateau within Kakadu National Park, northern Australia. Since the 1980s, prescribed burning in the early dry season has aimed to reduce the extent of late dry season wildfires. A programme of more strategic prescribed burning has been undertaken since 2007, aiming to increase intervals between fires affecting heathland and rain forest communities.
2. We assess the effectiveness of prescribed burning in Kakadu's Stone Country using a Landsat satellite-derived fire history (1980–2011), in terms of achieving 'tolerable fire intervals' for dominant plant communities.
3. Our analysis indicates that fire regimes have become substantially more favourable for biodiversity since the early 1980s. Although annual extent of burning has remained unchanged, two significant changes in fire regimes have occurred over the long term: (i) a switch from late dry season dominance to early dry season dominance and (ii) an increase in the abundance of long-unburnt vegetation, both of which are likely to benefit biodiversity. Demonstrating the statistical significance of changes associated with recent, more strategic fire management (2007–2011) is limited by the short duration of this management approach, although there is evidence of increasing abundance of long-unburnt vegetation during this time.
4. The view that the Arnhem Plateau's fire regimes are increasingly driving biodiversity loss (due to frequent late dry season wildfires) is erroneous; they are in a more benign state now than at any time over the last three decades, most likely due to extensive use of prescribed burning.
5. Synthesis and applications. In highly fire-prone landscapes, such as savannas, prescribed burning can be an effective means of: (i) bringing forward peak fire activity to the time of year when fire conditions are relatively mild and (ii) increasing abundance of long-unburnt vegetation. These changes are likely to favour persistence of a range of fire-sensitive communities. Our case study supports the strategic use of prescribed burning to protect fire-sensitive biota within highly fire-prone landscapes throughout the world.


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From Plaza Catalunya in about 10-15 minutes walk to the property comes along Paseo de Gracia or you can take the L3 metro line from station to station Catalunya Diagonal , Paseo de Gracia.
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Eek, the countdown is on, it is only one week until the craft fair in the Royal Marine hotel and I am starting to get super nervous.
I have been working hard to make enough bears and frames and some bunting too.
For details on the location of the hotel click here, it is in Dun Laoghaire south co.Dublin and is on exit 14 on m 50 and you can also get the dart.
Have a peep below at some of the items I have made so far.
I have made almost 28 bears and I am hoping to have 40 units made in total so if you really want one make sure to set a reminder for the 22nd.
There is only 2/3 units of each design so make sure to get your fave before it is gone.
Bears and frames will be €25 and bunting from €12.
Also if you have an item of clothing that you would like made into a memory bear then bring it along to the fair and I can have a look at it and take it with me and I can make it into a bear or cushion for you.
I have been having lots of fun preparing for the fair but if you have any tips and advice to help me I would greatly appreciate it, leave your tips/blog links in the comment section below.
You're very clever. I've not seen bears like that before, love them. Hope all goes well.


Is your job literally "suffocating" you?
How commonly do we think about people's jobs when diagnosing asthma? Would you think to include what you do for a living when telling your doctor about your wheezy chest?
So what is occupational asthma?
Occupational asthma differs from work-exacerbated asthma in that it is an immune reaction to substances you have inhaled at work. The immune reaction causes narrowing of the airways leading to a wheezy chest. Approximately 400 of these substances, called "respiratory sensitisers" are recognised within the work place. For example, wheat flower may cause debilitating symptoms in bakers, and the proteins in animal fur or waste may cause them in laboratory workers; those working in garages with paint sprays or inhaling colophony fumes whilst soldering could also be affected.
Symptoms are those usual to asthma (cough, tight chest, wheeze) with the exception that you often get a runny, itchy nose called "rhinitis" before getting chest symptoms. Diagnosis can be made challenging by a long interval from stimulus exposure to bodily response – approximately 6-18 months in some cases.
Prognosis for occupational asthma is best if its dealt with early, yet significant delays still remain between presenting to the doctor and specialist referral.4 With most employees in the UK not having access to an occupational health provider, GPs are essential in helping diagnose the condition.
Two quick and easy questions have been shown to have a high sensitivity in identifying patients with occupational asthma: "Are you better on days away from work?" and "Are you better on holiday?"5. Get the diagnosis right and the impact is immediate. Removing the work exposure removes the symptoms and your airways return back to normal. Delay the diagnosis however and the picture may become one of treatment resistance and progression to longer-term breathing problems.
It is important for all employees to declare any respiratory conditions in their pre-employment questionnaire and to seek advice from your employer, GP or occupational health provider should you begin getting asthmatic symptoms that are worse at work.
Once a diagnosis is made, a return to work depends on work-place circumstances. In some, eliminating the risk by removing the inhaled agent altogether may be possible. In others, the exposure risk may be limited by extractor fans or by using personal protective equipment such as a mask or respirator. These options may not always be possible however, and up to a third of patients are unemployed for up to six years after diagnosis.6 Such patients may be eligible for industrial injuries disabilities benefit.
Dr Anna Cantlay is a GP who has recently completed the occupational health diploma.


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Comment: 'Kaiser' of fashion Karl Lagerfeld's influence will live on
19 February 2019By Graeme Moran
Karl Lagerfeld was one of the industry's most iconic designers, straddling the worlds of fashion and pop culture in a way no other has.
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He was also one of fashion's most prolific stars, working successfully at the top of his game up until his death today, aged 85.
Known by many as the kaiser of fashion, his rule was one of creativity, elegance and innovation. He was endlessly talented and indefatigably hard working.
As creative director of French fashion house Chanel since 1983, he reinvented the company launched by Coco Chanel in 1909, and set a new template for modern day luxury brands and the star designers that lead them.
Lagerfeld was famously averse to sales figures, but there is no denying he is the man who turned Chanel into the industry-leading, multi-billion-pound business it is today.
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Not only did he honour the codes established by Coco Chanel, he reworked them season after season after season – more than 70 seasons in fact – designing up to six collections a year for the brand. From the iconic tweed jackets to the little black dresses, the quilted handbags and the pearls, all stamped with the famous interlocking double "C" logo, Lagerfeld created luxury fashion that often defined seasons, led trends and spoke to consumers across generations.
On top of his work at Chanel, he had also been creative director of Fendi since 1965, where he breathed new life into the Italian luxury label, and he launched his own eponymous brand in 1984.
He was one of the designers at the forefront of fashion's new frontier, turning his ready-to-wear and couture catwalk shows into full-scale productions by spending millions on elaborate sets and headline-grabbing events.
Lagerfeld also spearheaded the democratisation of fashion. He was the first luxury designer to collaborate with a high street retailer via his link up with H&M in 2002, setting the trend for high-low brand collaborations.
His vision and understanding of the industry was unparalleled, as was the profile and celebrity he built for himself – the logo of his own brand being his iconic pony-tailed silhouette.
Lagerfeld stood for style and success, but also stability. In a time when the merry-go-round of designers spins faster than ever – some are given three years or less to prove themselves – Lagerfeld's longevity was unmatched in the industry, having worked tirelessly through almost seven decades.
The impact and influence of the "kaiser" will live on much longer.
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French fashion house Chanel reported a 16.4% boost in net profits to $2.17bn (£1.72bn) in the year to 31 December, driven by strong growth across all product lines and regions.
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French fashion house Chanel has appointed Fiona Pargeter to the newly-created role of global head of diversity and inclusion.
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The UK's top 30 luxury fashion brands and retailers by turnover contributed £5.25bn in revenue to the UK economy in 2017/18 – up 1.9% year on year, research by law firm Boodle Hatfield has shown.

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J.Jill, Inc. to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results on December 10, 2020
J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) today announced that its financial results for the third quarter fiscal 2020 will be released before market open on Thursday, December 10, 2020. The company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results.
Investors and analysts interested in listening to the call are invited to dial (866) 393-4306 or (734) 385-2616 if calling internationally. Please dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call and reference Conference ID 8692056 when prompted. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available online at http://investors.jjill.com/Investors-Relations/News-Events/events.
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J.Jill is a premier omnichannel retailer and nationally recognized women's apparel brand committed to delighting customers with great wear-now product. The brand represents an easy, thoughtful and inspired style that reflects the confidence of remarkable women who live life with joy, passion and purpose. J.Jill offers a guiding customer experience through about 275 stores nationwide and a robust e-commerce platform. J.Jill is headquartered outside Boston. For more information, please visit www.jjill.com or http://investors.jjill.com.
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Atlanta Hawks (7-7, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (3-10, 15th in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta visits the Minnesota Timberwolves after Clint Capela's 27-point, 26-rebound performance in the Hawks' 123-115 overtime victory against the Pistons. The Timberwolves are 2-5 on their home court. Minnesota is 1-7 in games decided by 10 or more points. The Hawks are 3-4 on the road. Atlanta is the NBA leader with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Capela averaging 4.3. The teams square off for the second time this season. The Hawks won the last matchup 108-97 on Jan. 18. De'Andre Hunter scored 25 points to help lead Atlanta to the win. TOP PERFORMERS: D'Angelo Russell leads the Timberwolves averaging 3.2 made 3-pointers, and is scoring 21.4 points per game while shooting 41% from beyond the arc. Malik Beasley is averaging 20.1 points over the last 10 games for Minnesota. Trae Young is averaging 24 points and 4.4 rebounds for the Hawks. Capela is averaging 14.9 rebounds and 15.7 points per game over the last 10 games for Atlanta. LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 1-9, averaging 107 points, 44.3 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 44.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.2 points on 47.9% shooting. Hawks: 4-6, averaging 105.3 points, 49.8 rebounds, 23.8 assists, 7.5 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 42.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.4 points on 43.3% shooting. INJURIES: Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns: out (health and safety protocols), Juancho Hernangomez: out (health and safety protocols), Ricky Rubio: out (health and safety protocols). Hawks: De'Andre Hunter: out (knee), Kris Dunn: out (right ankle), Cameron Reddish: out (knee), Bogdan Bogdanovic: out (knee), Danilo Gallinari: out (ankle). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
LaVine and the Bulls face the Hornets
Chicago Bulls (6-8, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (6-8, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls take on the Charlotte Hornets. LaVine is fifth in the league averaging 27.4 points per game. The Hornets are 4-5 in Eastern Conference games. Charlotte has a 3-8 record when allowing over 100 points. The Bulls are 2-3 in conference play. Chicago is fourth in the Eastern Conference scoring 117.4 points per game and is shooting 47.8%. The Hornets and Bulls match up Friday for the first time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Gordon Hayward is shooting 49.3% and averaging 22.2 points. Bismack Biyombo is shooting 54.7% and averaging 6.9 points over the last 10 games for Charlotte. Coby White is second on the Bulls averaging 5.9 assists while scoring 15.9 points per game. LaVine is averaging 6.2 assists and 28.8 points over the last 10 games for Chicago. LAST 10 GAMES: Hornets: 4-6, averaging 106.2 points, 44.6 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 9.3 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.1 points on 44.9% shooting. Bulls: 5-5, averaging 119.1 points, 45.8 rebounds, 26 assists, 8.3 steals and four blocks per game while shooting 49.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 119.5 points on 47.8% shooting. INJURIES: Hornets: Cody Zeller: out (hand). Bulls: Patrick Williams: day to day (hip), Chandler Hutchison: day to day (self isolating), Ryan Arcidiacono: out (health and safety protocols), Tomas Satoransky: day to day (health and safety protocols), Otto Porter Jr.: day to day (back). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Thunder (6-7, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (11-4, first in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Clippers take on Oklahoma City. The Clippers are 9-4 in conference games. Los Angeles is eighth in the league averaging 114.9 points and is shooting 48.6% from the field. The Thunder are 1-5 in conference matchups. Oklahoma City ranks seventh in the Western Conference with 44.7 rebounds per game led by Darius Bazley averaging 7.2. The teams face off Friday for the first time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Paul George leads the Clippers with 3.9 made 3-pointers, and is averaging 24.4 points while shooting 50.5% from beyond the arc. Luke Kennard is shooting 61.0% and averaging 10 points over the last 10 games for Los Angeles. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder scoring 21 assists and collecting 5.3 rebounds. Luguentz Dort is averaging 11.8 points and four rebounds while shooting 47.3% over the last 10 games for Oklahoma City. LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 7-3, averaging 116.1 points, 42.8 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 7.4 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107 points on 47.8% shooting. Thunder: 5-5, averaging 104.8 points, 44.3 rebounds, 22.3 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 43.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.9 points on 46.1% shooting. INJURIES: Clippers: None listed. Thunder: Al Horford: out (personal), Ty Jerome: out (left ankle), Trevor Ariza: out (personal). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
Lillard and the Trail Blazers face the Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies (7-6, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (8-6, sixth in the Western Conference) Portland; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Damian Lillard leads Portland into a matchup with Memphis. He's third in the NBA scoring 28.1 points per game. The Trail Blazers are 6-4 against conference opponents. Portland ranks fourth in the Western Conference shooting 37.4% from deep, led by Carmelo Anthony shooting 44.2% from 3-point range. The Grizzlies are 2-3 in Western Conference play. Memphis has a 7-3 record when scoring at least 100 points. The Trail Blazers and Grizzlies square off Friday for the first time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Lillard is averaging 28.1 points and 6.7 assists for the Trail Blazers. Anthony is averaging 12.3 points and 3 rebounds while shooting 41.5% over the last 10 games for Portland. Dillon Brooks leads the Grizzlies averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers while scoring 15.2 points per game and shooting 30.5% from beyond the arc. Brandon Clarke is averaging 6.7 rebounds and 14.2 points per game over the last 10 games for Memphis. LAST 10 GAMES: Trail Blazers: 6-4, averaging 116 points, 44.3 rebounds, 21.3 assists, 8.7 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.1 points on 46.4% shooting. Grizzlies: 6-4, averaging 103.9 points, 44.6 rebounds, 28.6 assists, 11.4 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 103.1 points on 45.5% shooting. INJURIES: Trail Blazers: Jusuf Nurkic: out (wrist), Zach Collins: out (ankle), CJ McCollum: out (left foot). Grizzlies: Jontay Porter: out (knee), Jonas Valanciunas: out (health protocols), Jaren Jackson Jr.: out (knee), Justise Winslow: out (hip). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
Sexton leads Cleveland against Brooklyn after 42-point showing
Brooklyn Nets (9-7, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (7-7, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland hosts the Brooklyn Nets after Collin Sexton scored 42 points in the Cavaliers' 147-135 overtime victory against the Nets. The Cavaliers have gone 6-5 against Eastern Conference teams. Cleveland is third in the Eastern Conference with 11.4 offensive rebounds per game led by Andre Drummond averaging 4.2. The Nets are 6-4 against Eastern Conference opponents. Brooklyn is the Eastern Conference leader with 37.8 defensive rebounds per game led by James Harden averaging 8.3. The teams meet for the second game in a row. TOP PERFORMERS: Drummond leads the Cavaliers with 15.1 rebounds and averages 18.8 points. Drummond is averaging 13.5 rebounds and 16.5 points per game over the last 10 games for Cleveland. Kevin Durant leads the Nets averaging 31.3 points while adding 7.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. Harden is averaging 12.7 assists and 29 points over the last 10 games for Brooklyn. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 4-6, averaging 98.7 points, 43.1 rebounds, 22.3 assists, nine steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.4 points on 46.5% shooting. Nets: 6-4, averaging 122 points, 46.4 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 6.4 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 51.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 118.2 points on 46.6% shooting. INJURIES: Cavaliers: Dylan Windler: out (wrist), Darius Garland: out (right shoulder), Matthew Dellavedova: out (concussion), Kevin Porter Jr.: out (personal), Kevin Love: out (calf). Nets: Nicolas Claxton: out (right knee), Spencer Dinwiddie: out for season (acl). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press
Rahane, Rohit, Shardul, Shastri Land In Mumbai After Aus Success
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Orders will sometimes be shipped in one shipment. These steps will help walk you through setting up a single shipment for an order. You can also view training videos outlining this feature on the customer website; log into www.cyrioussoftware.com and click Training on the main menu, then 3. Basic Training on the submenu.
An Order's shipment information can now be saved on the Shipping Tab, such as the tracking number, date it was shipped, and the items that were shipped in that shipment. In this case, we will walk through an Order that has all of its items being shipped together.
Click Edit on the Action toolbar, then choose Ship Everything in One Shipment.
All quantities from all the line items in the order should be included in the shipment grid.


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On 20 September 2021, a mass shooting occurred at Perm State University, in the city of Perm, Perm Krai, Russia. Six people were killed and 47 others were injured. The attacker, identified as 18-year-old Timur Bekmansurov, was arrested after being wounded by police.

Background
The shooting occurred roughly four months after another school shooting in Kazan, Russia, in which nine people were killed. In the aftermath of that shooting, the legal age to buy a gun in Russia was increased from 18 to 21, but the law was not yet in effect at the time of the Perm shooting. Authorities had blamed previous school shootings on foreign influence from news of similar incidents in the United States and elsewhere.

Shooting
While the university has 12,000 students enrolled, only 3,000 individuals were on campus at the time of the shooting. The shooter was tracked by security cameras walking towards the university around 11:30 am while carrying a shotgun. He was able to overpower and injure the security guard before the guard was able to activate a panic button. A student at the college said that he heard gunshots while travelling in the elevator, and that he saw what he believed to be the gunman shooting at two female students who were trying to escape.

Students and teachers inside the school, who were involved in lessons at the time, used furniture such as chairs to barricade the internal doors closed. Meanwhile, video footage from outside the school showed students using classroom windows to escape, and the gunman walking outside the building. Police arrived at the scene and challenged the gunman, with a gunfight ensuing. The suspect was wounded while resisting arrest and taken to a local hospital to be treated. As of October 5th 2021, the perpetrator had regained consciousness after requiring a leg amputation for the injuries sustained during the gun fight with the police.

Victims
Six people were killed during the shooting. They were identified as five women and one man, aged between 18 and 66 years old:

1. Yaroslav Aramelev — 19 years (student. Died first, outside the building);

2. Margarita Engaus — 66 years (grandmother of one of the survived students);

3. Anna Aigeldina — 24 years (a former student, who came on that day to get her diploma);

4. Alexandra Mokhova — 20 years (student);

5. Ksenia Samchenko — 18 years (student);

6. Ekaterina Shakirova — 19 years (student, was killed along with Samchenko).

43 others were injured, with all except the gunman in stable condition by 22 September.

Perpetrator
Russian police named 18-year-old law student Timur Bekmansurov (Russian: Тимур Бекмансуров) (born March 8, 2003) as the gunman. Prior to the shooting, Bekmansurov had posted an image of himself with a shotgun, helmet, and ammunition to his VK account. He captioned the photo with the statement: "I've thought about this for a long time, it's been years and I realized the time has come to do what I dreamt of". In the post, he also said he was "overflowing with hate" and clarified, "What happened was not a terrorist attack (at least from a legal point of view). I was not a member of an extremist organization, I was nonreligious and apolitical. Nobody knew what I was going to do, I carried out all these actions myself."

A spokesperson for the Russian National Guard told reporters that Bekmansurov legally owned a shotgun for hunting as well.

Legal proceedings
A criminal case against the attacker was initiated under Part 2 of Art. 105 (murder of two or more persons), Part 3, Art. 30 (attempted crime), Art. 317 (encroachment on the life of a law enforcement officer) and under Part 2 of Art. 167 (damage to another's property in a generally dangerous way) of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. Relatives of the dead and those injured in the shooting filed suits against the defendant for moral damages in the total amount of 24.91 million rubles.

According to the results of a psychiatric examination, Bekmansurov was diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder, but he was declared sane.

In November 2022, the state prosecution demanded that Bekmansurov be sentenced to life imprisonment. Bekmansurov admitted his guilt in full in court, expressed remorse and asked the court not to sentence him to life imprisonment. But the court refused and on December 28, 2022 sentenced Timur Bekmansurov to life imprisonment.

Aftermath
Students, faculty, and residents of Perm used the exterior fence of the university to create a makeshift memorial with carnations, candles, photos, and other items.

Authorities have blamed foreign influence for previous school shootings and the attack has brought forward additional questions and potential legal changes. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on 20 September that legislative action had already been taken to further restrict gun purchases.

See also
 2021 Kazan school shooting
 2022 Izhevsk school shooting
 2014 Moscow school shooting
 Kerch Polytechnic College massacre
 List of mass shootings in Russia
 List of school massacres by death toll

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Charting a communications path for small business success.
What is the true purpose of PR and how can it really help impact the growth of your small business? In order for the media to succeed, they need information that is both useful and entertaining for their readers. This is where you, the business owner or marketing executive, come in.
When thinking of public relations, many things may come to mind, like: Sweaty palms as you pick up the phone to try and convince a reporter how great your business is; getting writers block while trying to write a press release about your company; countless hours of faxing your story to hundreds editors just to find out that your piece did not make it to print.
However, public relations does not have to be such a daunting effort. If done right, public relations can also bring rewarding thoughts to your mind, like: The constant ringing of phones in your office of people interested in your products or services; gaining credibility and becoming a leading expert in your industry; or thousands of people learning about your company in a matter of days without costing you a dime!
What makes this story different from the hundreds of other stories being submitted? Will this benefit readers financially, professionally, or emotionally in any way? Is this really entertaining or fun to read? If the answer to any of these questions is "No," then it is time to adjust your story until the answer is "Yes."
2. Match your target audience with the right media channels. If your company's main customer base is women in their 30s, then you probably don't want to focus on media channels that target a demographic of men in their 50s. Really understanding your target audience will help you in the next step of your PR plan - targeting the right media channels.
3. Have a spokesperson or PR firm represent your company. So let's assume that you have executed your calling campaign and have sparked interest with an editor or reporter looking to secure an interview with someone at your firm. They contact your office but no one is available to take their call. One thing that journalists and editors lack is patience, and rightfully so - they have deadlines to fulfill! The last thing you want is to be unavailable when an editor or reporter wants more information about your company or products.
4. Take advantage of your opportunities when they present themselves. PR results do not happen overnight. You must be patient and persistent. However, when activity comes up, you must ensure that the company is rewarded for the hard work put in! So do not forget to include your company information including a 1-3 line sentence describing your company, author byline (if applicable), and a URL of your web site. Media professionals will sometimes forget to include this information so it is your job to include it in your press release, articles, or interview.
In sum, PR is a wildcard marketing strategy that can yield tremendous results if implemented correctly. Don't forget that your number one goal is to get in front of your target audience and the rest will take care of itself.


New insight on the geographical origins and the global spread of two classes of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) has been found in this study. The findings of this study are published in the journal of eLife.
The findings identify the HBV genotypes D and A (HBV-D and HBV-A) as having originated in the Middle East and North Africa. They also reveal considerable differences in the global dissemination patterns of these genotypes, adding to our understanding of both the historical and prehistoric spread of one of the world's largest viral pandemics.
"The epidemiological history of HBV-D and HBV-A remains unclear due to a lack of relevant studies," says lead author Evangelia-Georgia Kostaki, Ph.D. Candidate in Molecular Epidemiology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. "In order to uncover more of this detail, we wanted to establish how HBV was disseminated across different geographic regions."
To do this, the team used 916 HBV-D and 493 HBV-A full-genome sequences to reconstruct these genotypes' global evolutionary development and diversification, known as their phylogeny, and analyze their levels of regional clustering. They revealed that HBV-D's geographical origin was in North Africa and the Middle East, although they were unable to infer the exact origin accurately from the available data. Their analysis also suggests the origin of HBV-A is close to Africa and Europe, and likely in the Middle East and Central Asia.
"Major dispersal pathways for HBV-D were complex, including different geographic regions," explains senior author Dimitrios Paraskevis, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. "We found low levels of HBV-D transmission occurred locally in North Africa and the Middle East, suggesting a high amount of movement among populations infected with HBV in these areas. This is in line with our previous observations about the central role of these regions as hubs for human expansion, due to the early development of agriculture and the resulting spread and genetic shuffling of HBV-D."
Paraskevis adds that after HBV-A's initial spread in Central Africa, this genotype followed two distinct pathways: one to eastern and southern Africa, and another to sub-Saharan and western Africa. Spillovers later led to major regional transmissions towards Brazil, Haiti, and the Indian subcontinent, most likely as a result of the slave trade.
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Celebrity Cosmetic Surgery: What 'American' accent do you have?
They nabbed me immediately: Philadelphia. What fun the quiz was. My thanks to you and your cousins.
Had to tell you that I shared the link with my group, jewelcollect, and everyone is astonished by the accuracy of the answers. Great fun.
Pretty accurate-- Philly and the West were my top two, and since I was born in D.C., grew up in California and lived in Philly for a couple of years, it seems right on! Love your blog!
I have a North Central accent. Makes perfect sense! I grew up and still live in Minnesota.
I have a Western accent. Right on target - I'm from California!
They said I was from the inland north or the Great Lakes Region and I'm from Texas.
I grew up in Michigan and left when I was 27. I always thought I had no accent until I came back for visits! There really is a nasal Michigan accent. Also, saying things like "difernt" instead of "different."
Oh. And party store? To everyone outside of Michigan, that means the place where you buy balloons, NOT the place where you buy lottery tickets and beef jerky.


Folks, the US-based Ghanaian academic, Stephen Kwaku Asare, has written an opinion piece that cried loud that Akufo-Addo has no law degree. He went on to explain why, framing his thoughts in a historical context to create the impression that it is nothing strange if Akufo-Addo has no law degree because records show that other prominent Ghanaian lawyers didn't attend degree-awarding institutions but became notable giants in the legal field once they went through established mechanisms of apprenticeship.
I am more than excited to take him on and will do so to prove to him that he has done more harm to Akufo-Addo than imagined, especially at this time in the electioneering campaign process toward Election 2016. He has brought Akufo-Addo back into the spotlight on account of his shadiness, and we will poke his underbelly as such. The controversy surrounding Akufo-Addo's professional status as a lawyer has nothing to do with a "law degree" but with "a law qualifying certificate" which he himself drew attention to when he said in official documents presented to the General Legal Council before his being Nicodemously enrolled into the Ghana Bar on that Saturday in 1975 that he had lost.
Here is a caveat, though. I don't know whether Prof. Asare wrote that opinion piece with Akufo-Addo's blessing or whether he simply thought he had knowledge about Akufo-Addo's background and could throw it into public discourse to douse the fire burning him on his credibility all this while. If Akufo-Addo knew of what Prof. Asare wanted to do and gave him the go-ahead, then, there is more trouble for him because the opinions bandied about by Prof. Asare raise more questions than answers to deepen his (Akufo-Addo's) credibility woes. If he didn't know about it, then, we can say that as an NPP buff, Prof. Asare has chosen to do a yeoman's job that harms Akufo-Addo's image more than repairs it. We take issues with his submission on that score.
His walk down the memory lane raised interesting issues, especially regarding the establishment of the Ghana School of Law purposely to train non-degree civil servants to become lawyers. His explanation regarding the "setting up the Faculty of Law at Legon, leading to the current bifurcated legal education system, which includes the academic component at a University followed by a professional component at Makola (Ghana School of Law) or an equivalent professional school" is interesting.
Join me to thank him for brilliantly clarifying issues up to this point. Beyond that point, though, his brilliance flops in the face of reality. I want to tear up these opinions within the context of Akufo-Addo's peculiar standing vis-à-vis the main props of Prof. Asare's arguments. I boldly dismiss outright his submission about happenings in the Gold Coast which he set up as a smokescreen to deflect attention from Akufo-Addo's peculiar controversy. The truth is that Akufo-Addo didn't step out to become a lawyer in the colonial era. Whatever happened then had nothing to do with him in 1971 up to 1975 when he found himself robed as a lawyer without leaving behind him any trace of his complete legal professional training and certification.
We have a lot to tackle and will begin with Prof. Asare's premise regarding his fallacious take on "law degree". Indeed, the mystery about Akufo-Addo's professional standing that Prof. Asare has attempted unraveling has nothing to do with a "law degree". The foundational issue at stake is not a "law degree" but a "law qualifying certificate" that an accredited institution is required to give its trainees at the end of their mandatory training period if they fulfill the requirements. The line of separation is clear and must be seen as such, implying that any attempt to shift emphasis is purely diversionary and inadmissible. It thickens doubts instead.
We note that no matter what Akufo-Addo might have gone through in his so-called training at the Inns Court of the Middle Temple, there was a mechanism for measuring success or failure at the end of the training session that the institution would apply to him and other candidates. In fact, the regimen established by the Middle Temple involved course work in the first two years of enrollment and a pupillage component (apprenticeship or internship) with a reputable and recognized legal firm in Britain.
Only when a trainee successfully went through the entire process and provided documentary evidence of the pupillage would he/she be deemed as having completed professional training under the auspices of the Middle Temple to qualify for certification. Pupillage in the period that Akufo-Addo entered the Middle Temple was non-negotiable. He didn't do it. How could he, then, qualify for certification as a product of the Middle Temple? If he now claims to have done pupillage, let him tell us where and with whom he did it. Simplicita!!
Prof. Asare also made a blanket statement that "there are no universally accepted routes to becoming a lawyer" and then went on to modify the original question asked him on Akufo-Addo's status to say that it should include "the jurisdiction (which country?) and period (what year?)". Really funny, especially when he relied so much on the regimen in the United States system and that of Britain to cite instances that have nothing to do with what pertained in Ghana at the time that Akufo-Addo claimed to have been trained and certified to practise law in Ghana!!
Why this sudden flight into mischief? How could Akufo-Addo have "trained at the Middle Temple Inn" and "qualified as a lawyer in UK in 1971" when he was actually enrolled into that institution in 1971—that very year? The training at Middle Temple doesn't start and end in the year of admission!! Is anybody thinking right now?
Of course, Akufo-Addo wasn't going to practise law in Britain or the United States. So, what was the situation like in Ghana at the time (1975) that he returned to be called to the Ghana Bar under questionable circumstances? Why bring in examples from the US system to throw dust into the eyes of the people? Any talk of Akufo-Addo's being called to the English Bar is malarkey. Where is the evidence (date and venue)? There are many missing links to alert us to what lies ahead; and we will wait for it. Once we have the ammunition, we fear no foe!!
Let's see why. There is no doubt that Akufo-Addo entered the Middle Temple in 1969, even if how he managed to do so raises eyebrows because one of the major policies of Middle Temple was (and still is) not to admit students falling below Second Upper at the first degree level. We know that Akufo-Addo had a Third Class in B.Sc. Economics at Legon in 1967. How could he, then, have qualified for admission to the Middle Temple? Someone has already said that because his father was a product of that institution and was in good standing in the affairs of Ghana, some "protocol" allowance was made for his son. Hmmmmmmmmmmm!!
Even then, evidence provided by Akufo-Addo himself in response to Justice Kpegah's suit opened a huge can of worms. The extract from records on his admission (attached herewith) says it all. Let everyone read that document to see things for himself/herself. The document states that he was enrolled with a "BA of Ghana University" and not the B.Sc.in Economics that he has boldly stated on his presidential nomination forms for elections 2008. 2012, 2016!! I am really not sure of what to make of this Akufo-Addo anymore, folks!!
Join me on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/mjkbokor to continue the conversation.


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81. Asia Pacific Airlines Strive for Greater Collaboration with Governments
The Assembly of Presidents of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) together with IATA and Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific, issued a joint declaration on Monday, highlighting their commitment to ensure the continued safety of aviation as well as reviving air travel.
82. Travel and Transport in Relation to Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak
In order to support the global efforts to contain the spread of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) and provide a coordinated international response for the travel and tourism sector, the heads of the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Airports Council International (ACI), International Air Transp
83. Self-Service Key to Managing More Passengers at China's Airports
China's airports are using self-service and other leading technologies to manage increasing passenger numbers which rose by 11% in 2014, and continue to rise. This is according to the 2015 SITA/ACI Airport IT Trends Survey. It reports that 100% of the airports surveyed now provide self-service check-in kiosks. By 2018, 77% will offer kiosks for self bag tagging and 68% will offer u
84. Québec City First to Adopt SITA's Airport Management Solution
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) has become the first airport to adopt SITA's next-generation airport management system. The airport, which was voted the 'Best Airport in North America' in the 0-2 million passenger category in Airports Council International's (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) global survey both this year and last, is implementing SITA Airport M
85. Name Change for Aviation Controls
Kansas-based Aviation Controls, Inc. (ACI) has changed its name to Precision Aviation Controls (PAC). The change was made to identify the business as a member of the Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group of companies, and to better reflect the expanding capabilities of PAC.
86. Aviation Industry and Governments Address Safety Over Conflict Zones
IATA has partnered the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI) and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) in a declaration committing the parties to review processes for the overflight of conflict zones. The high-level meeting was called by ICAO in the aftermath of the tragic downing of MH17 over Ukraine earlier this mo
87. Airport Cities Opens in Kuala Lumpur
The 13th Airport Cities Conference and Exhibition, a global event for the creation and development of airport cities, opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday. Hosted by Malaysia Airports and supported by ACI World, UKTI, CIDB Malaysia, Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau and Visit Malaysia, Airport Cities 2014 has attracted some hig
88. More Airports Working to Actively Reduce CO2
In Asia, there have also been several new additions and upgrades within Airport Carbon Accreditation. Sharjah International Airport in the UAE has recently become certified at the 'Mapping' level. Kaohsiung Airport in Taiwan has entered programme at the 'Reduction' level, while Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport has upgraded to that level as well. Incheon International Airport in South K


Hello friends, we've got a lot going on with our new Mission Repair stores, and in fact very soon my Lakewood, Colorado location will no longer be the "new kid on the block". We are finalizing plans to place our newest location in Indianapolis (well, a suburb of Indianapolis) and are making plans to move in soon!
So it appears that it's on track to by installed and the official "lighting" ceremony will be sometime just after the 4th of July, I'll be there to snap a few pictures and share them with you!
Until then, just remember that we are taking walk-in repairs daily at our Lakewood location and of course if you send in a repair from anywhere in the country WEST of Denver, your deivce will automatically route to this location. It's working perfectly!
Thanks for hanging in there with us, we appreciate all of your business. We have customers now waiting for our Indiana Repair Center to open, we will be happy to announce it soon!
A warm wave is hitting our Corporate offices in Kansas – how's the weather in Colorado?
By now, I'd thinking about the possibility of snow and cold weather here in Kansas; but it's looking like it'll be in the 50's and 60's by the end of the week and into the weekend! That's great news for us that like to be outside (that's me!) and we get to avoid "snow drifts" for a little while longer.
Can you guess where our next Mission Repair Express Location will be?
It's been a fun week at Mission Repair – and we have decided on our next Mission Repair Express Location and we'll be announcing the opening date of our very first Colorado location shortly! The paperwork is signed and we are moving forward – but I can tell you that it'll be in Lakewood, Colorado on South Wadsworth Blvd. so stay tuned for a few pictures and the official opening date soon!
So I'm bragging about the mild weather in Kansas, how is it in the Denver area? It looks to be in the mid-60's this weekend. I bet that the Colorado weather won't always be better so to all of our friends that we've made in the Denver the last few months, ENJOY IT! The snow is coming, that you can be sure of!
I'm ending my day here at our Olathe, Kansas location and reflecting on the status of the business before I retire for the night and it all feels great. Morale is good, customers are happy, and we're providing a much needed service for the industry and as usual we will continue to forge new paths for our customers. Thank you.
Until tomorrow, I'm headed home to see my dogs and spend a little time with the family.


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5 ways we're protecting unique wildlife in France's overseas territories
Nassau Grouper © RLS Photo / Shutterstock
By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins
More than 80 percent of France's biodiversity is located in just five overseas territories: French Guiana, Réunion Island, Martinique, Saint-Martin and Mayotte. But forestry, mining, urban sprawl, tourism and predation by invasive alien species are threatening the regions' wildlife. Five species, already globally threatened, are particularly vulnerable. Fortunately, the LIFE BIODIV'OM project, coordinated by LPO (BirdLife in France), is working to protect these unique areas and species. Here's how…
1. Madagascar Pond-heron (Mayotte)
The Madagascar Pond-heron Ardeola idae (Endangered) is a species of contradictions: despite its name, it can found as far north as Kenya. And despite its range it has very limited breeding grounds, where the bird's eggs and chicks are routinely harvested, despite legal protection. On the archipelago of Mayotte, BIODIV'OM is erecting fencing and putting in place surveillance patrols to fend off poaching and habitat destruction, helping to secure a future for this incredible bird. In addition, the nests will be protected from rats with automatic traps.
2. Nassau Grouper (Saint-Martin)
The Nassau Grouper Epinephelus striatus is a big mouth – literally. The way this grouper catches food is by opening its jaws and 'inhaling' prey. Unfortunately this unique behaviour may soon disappear from the sea as the species is classified as Critically Endangered, threatened by loss of its coral reef habitats and sport fishing around the island of Saint-Martin, largely due to tourism. The project aims to help conserve the fish by developing a good practice guide for sport fishers, and potentially restock populations in Saint-Martin.
3. Reunion Cuckooshrike (Réunion Island)
Endemic to the island nation of Réunion, the Reunion Cuckooshrike Lalage newtoni was never blessed with a large range to begin with. And the spread of invasive rats across the island who prey on their nests (exacerbated by tourists dropping litter, encouraging the rats to spread) means this Critically Endangered species is now confined to just two remaining sites. BIODIV'OM is training local volunteers in rat eradication, translocating birds between the two sites to increase gene flow, and repatriating it to a third site.
4. White-breasted Thrasher (Martinique)
The island of Martinique has a (sadly, all too familiar) problem. Invasive alien species like Black rats, Small Indian Mongooses and Common Possum are threatening the White-breasted Thrasher Ramphocinclus brachyurus (Critically Endangered). But the island also has a potential solution. BIODIV'OM is training 'Thrasher Squads' – trained volunteers who work to control the birds' predators. The project will create a natural corridor that will give the species more freedom to move, expanding its habitat beyond its current five square kilometres.
5. Atlantic Goliath Grouper (French Guiana & Saint-Martin)
Growing up to 2.5 meters and weighing as much as 360 kilograms, the Atlantic Goliath Grouper Epinephelus itajara certainly lives up to its name. This enormous fish eats sharks and barracudas for breakfast (literally). While the grouper may be unafraid in the face of marine life, fishing on Guiana has proved a major problem. BIODIV'OM is looking to put in place regulations that would lead to sustainable fishing of the species, so that the sport can continue without such negative impacts on the population.
This project was made possible through a generous grant from the European Commission's LIFE fund for nature. You can find more information at: www.lifebiodivom.fr/en/
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The Scottsdale area has a lot of posh resorts and hotels, and just because you don't want to pay $600 a night to stay there doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy their bars, with their expansive desert views and opulent fire and water features.
One of the better ones to visit is the Gerber Group's Stone Rose Lounge in the Scottsdale Fairmont, a "modernist take on a classic 1950s beach club."
The Stone Rose has a woody indoor bar that opens to a large patio area with fire pits and fountains. A central fountain contains a large flame in a globe, while blue lit water and river rock surround an elevated bar across the way. The cocktails are significantly better than average -- and significantly more expensive. But it's worth it to go once in a while and take in the surroundings, especially around sunset.


• Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - "Upon This Tidal Wave of Young Blood"
• The Rolling Stones - "Happy"
• Sufjan Stevens - "Casimir Pulaski Day"
• The New Pornographers - "Sing Me Spanish Techno"
• McFadden and Whitehead - "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now (We're On the Move)"
• The Kinks - "Waterloo Sunset"
And now it's my turn to tag. I hereby interpellate masoo, _luaineach, elaine4queen, art_thirst, tpratt, deoirfola, and amnesiascope. Don't feel obligated, but I'd love to hear your lists.
That looks like my kind of list! I don't know the Caribou or Oranges Band songs.
I was just listenting to that 4AD sampler recently and was also surprised that Colourbox had aged better than I had imagined it might. That Cure version is good. But I like most Cure songs. I'm not a huge Spoon fan, but like that particular song a lot. Thanks for participating!
Thanks! I think I'm going to make a sampler of all the replies. If I can track down the songs, that is.


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             Path to a pfmetadata file

    Any ParaViewWeb executable script comes with a set of standard arguments that can be overriden if need be::

        --port 8080
             Port number on which the HTTP server will listen.

        --content /path-to-web-content/
             Directory that you want to serve as static web content.
             By default, this variable is empty which means that we rely on another
             server to deliver the static content and the current process only
             focuses on the WebSocket connectivity of clients.

        --authKey vtkweb-secret
             Secret key that should be provided by the client to allow it to make
             any WebSocket communication. The client will assume if none is given
             that the server expects "vtkweb-secret" as secret key.

"""

# import to process args
import os
import sys
import argparse

# Try handle virtual env if provided
if '--virtual-env' in sys.argv:
  virtualEnvPath = sys.argv[sys.argv.index('--virtual-env') + 1]
  virtualEnv = virtualEnvPath + '/bin/activate_this.py'
  execfile(virtualEnv, dict(__file__=virtualEnv))

# import paraview modules.
from paraview.web import pv_wslink
from paraview.web import protocols as pv_protocols

# import RPC annotation
from wslink import register as exportRpc

from paraview import simple
from wslink import server

from flow import api as flow_protocols

# =============================================================================
# Create custom Pipeline Manager class to handle clients requests
# =============================================================================

class _Server(pv_wslink.PVServerProtocol):

    authKey = "wslink-secret"
    viewportScale=1.0
    viewportMaxWidth=2560
    viewportMaxHeight=1440
    settingsLODThreshold = 102400

    @staticmethod
    def add_arguments(parser):
        parser.add_argument("--data", default=os.getcwd(), help="path to the base directory", dest="path")
        parser.add_argument("--load-file", default=None, help="File to load if any based on data-dir base path", dest="file")

        parser.add_argument("--virtual-env", default=None, help="Path to virtual environment to use")
        parser.add_argument("--viewport-scale", default=1.0, type=float, help="Viewport scaling factor", dest="viewportScale")
        parser.add_argument("--viewport-max-width", default=2560, type=int, help="Viewport maximum size in width", dest="viewportMaxWidth")
        parser.add_argument("--viewport-max-height", default=1440, type=int, help="Viewport maximum size in height", dest="viewportMaxHeight")
        parser.add_argument("--settings-lod-threshold", default=102400, type=int, help="LOD Threshold in Megabytes", dest="settingsLODThreshold")

    @staticmethod
    def configure(args):
        _Server.dataset              = os.path.join(args.path, args.file)
        _Server.authKey              = args.authKey
        _Server.viewportScale        = args.viewportScale
        _Server.viewportMaxWidth     = args.viewportMaxWidth
        _Server.viewportMaxHeight    = args.viewportMaxHeight
        _Server.settingsLODThreshold = args.settingsLODThreshold

    def initialize(self):
        # Bring used components from ParaView
        self.registerVtkWebProtocol(pv_protocols.ParaViewWebMouseHandler())
        self.registerVtkWebProtocol(pv_protocols.ParaViewWebViewPort(_Server.viewportScale, _Server.viewportMaxWidth, _Server.viewportMaxHeight))
        self.registerVtkWebProtocol(pv_protocols.ParaViewWebPublishImageDelivery(decode=False))

        # Bring used components from ParaView Lite
        self.registerVtkWebProtocol(flow_protocols.FlowProtocol(filepath = _Server.dataset))

        # Update authentication key to use
        self.updateSecret(_Server.authKey)

        # tell the C++ web app to use no encoding. ParaViewWebPublishImageDelivery must be set to decode=False to match.
        self.getApplication().SetImageEncoding(0);

        # ProxyManager helper
        pxm = simple.servermanager.ProxyManager()
        renderingSettings = pxm.GetProxy('settings', 'RenderViewSettings')
        renderingSettings.LODThreshold = _Server.settingsLODThreshold
        interactionProxy = pxm.GetProxy('settings', 'RenderViewInteractionSettings')
        interactionProxy.Camera3DManipulators = ['Rotate', 'Pan', 'Zoom', 'Pan', 'Roll', 'Pan', 'Zoom', 'Rotate', 'Zoom']

# =============================================================================
# Main: Parse args and start server
# =============================================================================

if __name__ == "__main__":
    # Create argument parser
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="ParaView Flow - ParaViewWeb viewer for ParFlow data")

    # Add arguments
    server.add_arguments(parser)
    _Server.add_arguments(parser)
    args = parser.parse_args()
    _Server.configure(args)

    # Start server
    server.start_webserver(options=args, protocol=_Server)


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Harkin defends Venezuelan President's UN speech against Bush,
Chevaz called Bush "the devil"
"Yesterday, the devil came here. Right here. Right here.
And it smells of sulfur still today, this table that I am now standing in front of."
– Hugo Chavez, United Nations speech, Sept. 20, 2006. [LINK]
Even the most liberal politicians are lashing out at Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez for his speech Sept. 20, 2006 at the United Nations:
Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY):
"You do not come into my country, my congressional district, and you do not condemn my president. If there is any criticism of President Bush, it should be restricted to Americans, whether they voted for him or not. I just want to make it abundantly clear to Hugo Chavez or any other president, do not come to the United States and think because we have problems with our president that any foreigner can come to our country and not think that Americans do not feel offended when you offend our Chief of State" [watch video of Rangel's comments on YouTube.com]
House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA):
"Hugo Chavez fancies himself a modern day Simon Bolivar but all he is an everyday thug," House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said at a news conference, referring to Chavez' comments in a U.N. General Assembly speech on Wednesday. "Hugo Chavez abused the privilege that he had, speaking at the United Nations," said Pelosi, a frequent Bush critic. "He demeaned himself and he demeaned Venezuela." [LINK]
But what is Iowa's Sen. Tom Harkin saying in response to Chavez's UN speech? He's DEFENDING Chavez:
[From RadioIowa.com, Sept. 21, 2006:]
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin, a democrat, today defended Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's United Nations speech in which Chavez called President George Bush the devil. Harkin said the comments were "incendiary", then went on to say, "Let me put it this way, I can understand the frustration, ah, and the anger of certain people around the world because of George Bush's policies." Harkin continued what has been frequent criticism of the president's foreign policy.
Harkin says Bush came to office saying he wanted a new humility in foreign policy in reaching out to other countries, but Harkin says Bush's actual policy has been heavy handed. Harkin says the anger against Bush is generated from the Iraq war, which Harkin says was "unnecessary."
Harkin says, "We tend to forget that a few days after 9-1-1 thousands, thousands of Iranians marched in a candlelight procession in Teheran in support of the United States. Every Muslim country was basically on our side. Just think, in five years, President Bush has squandered all that." Harkin says the U.S. has put billions of dollars into the Iraq war, when it could be helping poor countries with things like clean water, medical aid and education.
AUDIO: Excerpt from Harkin conference call (3 min MP3)
Harkin has repeatedly, for decades taken the side of America's enemies. This latest disgrace points to the need to oust Harkin permanently from the U.S. Senate. Harkin is a disgrace to America. Harkin must go in 2008.
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Can Cannabis be Used for Mindfulness Meditation?
We live in a world where it's increasingly difficult to shut out all the 'noise' around us. And by noise we don't mean any type of unpleasant yet temporary auditory experience. The noise we're talking about here is the constant commotion and hubbub around us, and this has become rather unavoidable for most of us in the 21st century. So, while the constant bombardment of stimuli is indeed unavoidable most of the time, we can engage ourselves in practices like mindfulness meditation to counter these influences.
The appeal of mindfulness meditation, and other spiritual introspection practices like it, is a multi-leveled one. It lets you move past artificial and inherited constructs about the world around us, and evaluate it with a singular, existential perspective that syncs your mind, your body's central and parasympathetic nervous systems, and your elemental life energy in a very beautiful and rejuvenating way.
Can cannabis be a part of a mindfulness routine, such as meditation?
First, we'll discuss the basic parameters for mindfulness meditation, and then look at some of the reasons why some people may choose to combine cannabis and meditation.
Awareness of breath is one of the basic principles of mindfulness meditation. By focusing on taking deep breaths, some may find they can reduce mental "noise" and calm the mind. Many people prefer to meditate in sitting position with their logs crossed, although this isn't mandatory.
Some people may combine cannabis with mindfulness meditation for various reasons. In this study, cannabis was shown to decrease stress reactivity to negative stimuli. As such, some consumers may feel cannabis can help quiet their mind and, in combination with mediation, allow them to focus more on their breath and surroundings.
Sitting comfortably – some people like to sit on a pillow. Do whatever feels comfortable for you.
Straightening your upper body – imagine a string stretching from your head to the sky, pulling your upper back and neck straight up.
Softening your gaze – it's important to have relaxed eyes when doing this type of meditation, as this will reduce tension around your eyes and face.
Resisting - yet accommodating - the wandering mind – this concept may be kind of deep for a lot of people to understand. Really, it's just about accepting what you can control as far as your mind and focus are concerned, and similarly accepting that you are a work in progress – like most of us – in this regard. You try to prevent your mind from wandering, but be assured that over time you'll get better at resisting.
Hopefully this is a welcome expansion on your existing knowledge of how to practice mindfulness. The last part of that may be a little heavy for some, but if you choose to try mindful meditation, you'll likely soon come to see what we mean. Whether you decide to do it after consuming cannabis or not, mindful meditation is a practice that might help you get in touch with your emotions and be more aware of the world around you, so why not give it a try?


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Q: Returning large integer values in Cypher results in the number changing, why? According neo4j's developer manual:

integer   64-bit integer -9223372036854775808 to 9223372036854775807,
  inclusive

But when I run cypher in neo4j browser:
return 9223372036854775807;

the result is:
╒═════════════════════╕
│"9223372036854775807"│
╞═════════════════════╡
│9223372036854776000  │
└─────────────────────┘

the return value is changed to 9223372036854776000 !!!
another example is:
return 1952334015959045784;

result is:
╒═════════════════════╕
│"1952334015959045784"│
╞═════════════════════╡
│1952334015959046000  │
└─────────────────────┘

the value is also changed !!! why ??
ps: The neo4j i used is Community Edition 3.2.3.

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Nate Jackson / May 12, 2017
Last Conservative No Longer Standing
In March, Tim Allen said Hollywood "is like '30s Germany." In May, his hit show gets canceled. Coincidence?
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In March, conservative comedian Tim Allen stirred trouble when he told late-night host Jimmy Kimmel that it's tough being conservative in Hollywood. "You've got to be real careful around here," Allen said. "You get beat up if [you] don't believe what everybody believes. This is like '30s Germany. I don't know what happened. If you're not part of the group — [They say,] 'You know, what we believe is right' — I go, 'Well, I might have a problem with that.'" Allen has also been vocally supportive of Donald Trump from time to time.
Lo and behold, the next contract renewals come up for his hit sitcom, "Last Man Standing," and ABC axes its third highest-rated scripted show.
ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey just said in December that the network wanted to make a concerted effort to reach Trump voters. "With our dramas, we have a lot of shows that feature very well-to-do, well-educated people, who are driving very nice cars and living in extremely nice places," Dungey said. "But in recent history we haven't paid enough attention to some of the true realities of what life is like for everyday Americans in our dramas."
So much for that.
Deadline Hollywood reports the cancellation was due to contract haggling between ABC and Fox's production studios: "The Tim Allen-starring multi-camera sitcom often had gone down to the wire on renewals, with ABC and producing studio 20th Century Fox TV wrangling over the series' license fee. ABC is supposed to cover the cost of the show at this point in its run, and LMS is on the higher end for a multi-camera sitcom because of the marquee salary Allen commands, but 20th TV had agreed to license fee reductions in the past and reportedly were open to another one. This time, there was no negotiating or bargaining, with ABC simply deciding against another season."
Come on, we're supposed to believe that it's licensing fees and not politics? This can't be coincidence, can it?
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• Buckingham Palace just released their summer job openings.
• They're hiring temporary help for ticket sales, visitor services, and retail.
• The job lasts from June to October and applications are due this month.
If your dream job consists of walking into Buckingham Palace every day, brace yourself.
The palace recently updated its job opening website with summer work opportunities with the Royal Collection Trust for three lucky people. All of the summer gigs run from June 2017 to October 2017, and application deadlines range from early- to mid-February, so act quick!
And if none of the following catch your eye, remember: there are plenty of Buckingham Palace jobs out there. Let it be known that they are looking for a housekeeping assistant who will be in charge of making sure the property looks its best for visitors and the Royal Family—plus, the listing says you'll "live in stunning historic settings." Swoon.
"As part of our outstanding and friendly Ticket Sales and Information team, you'll provide far more than just sales. You'll engage with your customers both face-to-face and on the telephone, answering their questions and opening their eyes to the other experiences we have to offer. And in all that you do, you'll aim to deliver a truly memorable level of service."
"You'll give people from around the world a friendly and polite welcome. You'll answer their questions and provide information to enrich their visit too. And in everything you do, you'll aim for the highest possible levels of visitor care and security."
Sound like your kind of job? Put your name in the running here.
"Unveiling the fascinating stories behind the products we offer, you'll provide far more than just sales. You'll enrich your customers' experience by answering their questions, engaging with and informing them, and opening their eyes to the other products we offer."
Submit your resume here, if you're interested.


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Agave longiflora ist eine Pflanzenart aus der Gattung der Agaven (Agave) in der Unterfamilie der Agavengewächse (Agavoideae). Das Artepitheton longiflora leitet sich von den lateinischen Worten longus für 'lang' sowie -florus für 'blühend' ab und verweist auf die Gesamtgröße der Blüten.

Beschreibung
Agave longiflora besitzt Rhizome von bis zu 6,5 Zentimeter Länge und 2 Zentimeter Breite. Ihre Wurzeln sind fleischig. Die drei bis sieben (selten bis 15) lanzettlichen Laubblätter sind fleischig und rinnig. Ihre Spitze ist spitz und trägt ein mittelgroßes aufgesetztes Spitzchen. Die grüne Blattspreite ist bis zu 26,5 Zentimeter lang und 1,4 Zentimeter (in Kultur bis 2 Zentimeter) breit. Das ganze Laubblatt ist mit dunkler grünen oder braunen Flecken besetzt. An den Blatträndern befinden sich entfernt stehende, knorpelige und manchmal zurückgeschlagene Zähne. Die Blattbasen bedecken die Pflanzenbasis und sind  2 bis 5 Zentimeter lang.

Der "ährige" Blütenstand erreicht eine Höhe von bis zu 50 Zentimeter (in Kultur von bis zu 96 Zentimeter). Der blütentragende Teil ist 8 bis 20 Zentimeter lang (in Kultur bis 35 Zentimeter) und trägt zehn bis 21 dicht oder lockergestellte, sitzenden, aufrechte Blüten. Der ellipsoide Fruchtknoten ist 4 bis 6 Millimeter lang. Die gerade, schmal trichterförmige Perigonröhre weist eine Länge von 23 bis 36 Millimeter auf. Die länglichen, zurückgerollten, an der Spitze stumpfen Perigonzipfel sind 8 bis 14 (selten bis 19) Millimeter lang und tragen ein kleines Haarbüschel. Die sehr kurzen Staubblätter sind an der Mündung der Perigonröhre angeheftet. Die Staubbeutel sind 5 bis 6 Millimeter lang, der Griffel ragt nicht aus der Perigonröhre heraus. Die dreilappigen Narben sind papillat. Die Blütezeit ist der September.

Die niedergedrückt-kugelförmigen Früchte sind 0,9 bis 1 Zentimeter lang und 1 bis 1,3 Zentimeter breit. Sie enthalten Samen von 3 Millimeter Länge und 4 Millimeter Breite.

Systematik und Verbreitung
Agave longiflora ist in den Vereinigten Staaten im Bundesstaat Texas sowie im mexikanischen Bundesstaat Tamaulipas auf lehmigen Hängen, trockenen, kiesigen Hügeln und in der Prärie auf sandigem Lehm über verhärtetem Kalk ("Caliche") verbreitet.

Die Erstbeschreibung als Runyonia longiflora durch Joseph Nelson Rose wurde 1922 veröffentlicht. Gordon Douglas Rowley stellte die Art 1977 in die Gattung Agave.

Ein nomenklatorisches Synonym ist Manfreda longiflora (Rose) Verh.-Will. (1975). Weitere Synonyme sind Runyonia tubiflora Rose (in schedula, ohne Jahr, nom. inval. ICBN-Artikel 29.1), Runyonia tenuiflora Rose (in schedula, ohne Jahr, nom. inval. ICBN-Artikel 29.1) und Polianthes runyonii Shinners (1966).

Die Art gehört in die Untergattung Manfreda und wird dort der Manfreda-Gruppe zugeordnet.

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Editor's Notes: The OFF-WHITE x Nike Air Jordan 1 "UNC" sneakers are re-releasing today, June 19. After multiple delays, the sneakers got a surprise release earlier this month on the Nike SNKRS app, so if you took an L on the unannounced first round — now's your chance to cop.
The hyped colorway was unveiled earlier this summer, as part of Virgil Abloh's Met Gala outfit, much in the same way as last year's event, when he unveiled the Chicago colorway. At the gala, Abloh paired the powder blue sneakers with a clean all-white, stained glass-inspired Louis Vuitton suit.
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