Coworking space is a fully functionable workspace, which includes open space, shared office, private office, and has a strong community. The community factor is what differentiates coworking spaces from all other types of offices, such as serviced office, shared office, or business center.
Wikipedia says coworking is a "style of work that involves a shared workplace, often an office, and a social gathering of a group of people who are still working independently, but who share values and who are interested in the synergy that can happen from working with like-minded people."
In Oxford dictionary, coworking space is defined as a type of "an office or another working environment used by people who are self-employed or working for different employers, typically so as to share equipment, ideas, and knowledge".
Deskmag explains more broadly "coworking is a self-directed, collaborative and flexible work style that is based on mutual trust and the sharing of common core objectives and values between members."
Co-founder of Hubba Coworking Space, Amarit Charoenphan, said "Coworking spaces are the communities to bring the cooperative and collaborative cultures back to our cities, our communities, our society and if we can help to foster more coworking spaces to be everywhere, we have many more spaces with a soul across the cities and that will lead to a rise of a quality of life"
A company which helps new startups to grow from the idea stage to a global growth stage. Unlike accelerators, they do not set up specific timeframes. Sometimes they are supported by a large private company that wants to cultivate future growth engines.
A coworking space may offer one or many of the above services. You can also find some similar terms like collaborative workspace, cosharing office, coworking center, communal office, but don't worry: all of these words are synonymous to "coworking space." However, coworking space is not about desks and coffee. It's about a community. Coworking spaces challenge an outdated corporate culture with dress code and atmosphere of exhausting.
How Many Coworking Spaces Are There?
By the end of 2017, there were 14,411 coworking spaces worldwide and this number is expected to grow to 17,725 by the end of this year. The number is truly huge and revealing. Such a high market growth index (~21%) wouldn't be possible without a high demand for such services. 2.3 million people visited coworking spaces in 2017, a number that is predicted to double by 2022, as more and more people travel and prefer remote work, becoming so called digital nomads.
One of the hottest digital nomad destinations is Asia-Pacific region. It has great combination of travel destinations, cultural experiences, affordable accommodations and exotic nature. Check out coworking spaces in Bali or coworking spaces in Singapore and you'll be surprised by diversity and beauty of local workspaces.
Ultimately, it is up to your working style and the size of your team. Smaller teams with a flexible work routine tend to choose coworking spaces. Larger teams with fixed working hours may prefer a private office.
How Much Does Coworking Space Cost?
The price of coworking space membership varies from city to city. In New York, for example, an average price for a hot desk in a coworking space is $500, while in Ukraine roughly $100 per month. The average monthly membership price worldwide is $274 per month, though statistic says that only 53% pay from their own pockets. In most cases, a company covers the expense. Of course, the price will depend on the amenities and services included: a luxury place in the city center with a shower and a cafe can be very costly. In addition, just like in any other industry, you may pay premium for a famous brand. For example, the first coworking space network WeWork is famous for beautiful spaces, useful events and certainly not for its low prices.
To sum up, coworking spaces are not a future anymore. They are our comfortable, flexible, adventurous present that gives us much more opportunities to be free from office slavery. So why sit at a walled office and complain about your boring life? Pack up and go work anywhere!


INDIA HAS WITNESSED 2 PEACEFUL REVOLUTIONS – GREEN REVOLUTION AND WHITE REVOLUTION. IT IS TIME FOR RAINBOW REVOLUTION. LET US MAKE ANEMIA HISTORY.
Post-independence India used to import food grains and milk was rationed. Green Revolution led by M. S. Swaminathan turned India from a grain importing country to food self-reliant country through hybrid seeds. Dr. Varghese Kurien led the White Revolution, through cooperative movement making milk available in plenty is one of greatest success stories.
But the hidden hunger, the nutrition deficiency, is largely unaddressed. The need is for all Vitamins, represented by different colors. We call it the Rainbow Revolution.
Increased food production to make India self-sufficient in food grains sphere headed by Dr. M. S Swaminathan.
Operation Flood made India, a milk-deficient nation, the largest milk producer in the world led by Dr. Varghese Kurien.
To eliminate the nutrition deficiency especially anemia in India.
Sweet, tasty, accepted by all age groups, especially children easy to administer, with no after effects.
Health Associates, village youth trained in nutritional topics systematically covers Self Help Groups, schools and creates awareness on nutrition, a topic often neglected.
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid & Iron.
Children, Adolescent Girls, Pregnant women & Lactating mothers.
change messages using stories and pictures in village groups and schools.
Bottom of the pyramid is the largest, but poorest socio-economic group. In global terms, this is the 4 billion people who lives on $1-3 per day. This field is also often referred to as the "Base of the Pyramid" or in short "BoP".
Income is just one parameter for poverty. if we were to estimate the number of people living without such access, it would likely be much higher than the 4 billion people identified by the income threshold.
Of 1.2bn people in India, 835mn live in 600,000 villages and lack access to healthcare. Bibliant aims to create a positive impact on in this remote location making health care solutions accessible.
SYSTEMATIC COVERAGEof schools & self help groups and provision stores providing last mile reach.
RDARequired Dietary Allowance (RDA): 50% for children and 33% for adults. 12 weeks of consumption can dramatically increase Hemoglobin count.


Why not give us a call for further information and to reserve your 2018 awning!
We will look after your caravan just as much as you do. Protect your investment today by booking a service with our workshop staff.
Looking to sell? Need a quote for insurance purposes? Interested in a part-exchange? We can help, so contact us today.
Sign up to our newsletter to receive all the latest updates.
Get in touch with Winchester Caravans today.


FourSquare & Google are watching you!
IOT & digital businesses will produce an unprecedented amount of location-referenced data, particularly as 25 billion devices become connected by 2020, according to Gartner estimates. Every month, 50 million people use Foursquare's two mobile apps and websites: Foursquare and Swarm.Foursquare is an example of a company which has built a business out of consumer location data. A lot of this the data comes from Foursquare's partners, which integrate the company's data into their services, often sending location signals back to Foursquare. This includes companies like Twitter, Snapchat, Apple, and Pinterest, along with about 100,000 other developers. And now they have launched the Pilgrim platform which enables third-party apps to leverage Foursquare's ability to know where a consumer is using location history, contextual clues, and current physical location. Today Apps like Foursquare & Google are watchng us as consumers very closely!
And these Apps are developing features that are adding value to our lives.Foursquare's Explore feature provides a visual solution, giving users the ability to search by vicinity with just a few quick finger taps.
While Foursquare started as a social check-in app, it is now leveraging its database of check-ins at nearly 100 million public places. Sometime back Foursquare predicted that Chipotle same-store sales would fall 29 percent after the Mexican chain was hit with E. coli outbreaks. The actual decline announced by Chipotle ended up being exactly 30 percent. Foursquare Analytics allows brick-and-mortar retailers and restaurant chains to understand how their own company is performing vs other retail companies.
Your credit card company has a tremendous amount of data on where you, and the world, shops. Not purchases at the SKU level–they largely don't know what you bought at West Elm or Cheesecake Factory–but they do know that you spend $350 at a furniture store and $75 at a casual food chain. Now extrapolate this over millions of customers. Using co-visitation data they could recommend to me other establishments visited by folks with similar spending patterns. "Hunter, because you enjoy West Elm you might also like SF Modern Design located at 1000 State St." This would be especially helpful when traveling.
But none of these credit card companies are (a) skilled at building consumer facing applications, (b) upstream of purchase decisions and (c) have place level data for retail establishments. Oh but wait, Foursquare has all of those. By combining with Foursquare, the credit card companies could finally justify and preserve their transaction fees (in the face of competition from other payment options) but working to drive demand to the local retailers. Today they do this in very non-scalable ways such as one-off marketing programs such as AmEx Small Business week.
In India, we now have over 1.2 billion telecom subscribers. We now have in every consumer's pocket, a device, with an array of sensors for collecting spatial data. This data is incredibly valuable. And it is getting picked up from a wide variety of sources- including global positioning satellites, Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) beacons, Wi-Fi hotspots, remote sensors, and visible light communication (VLC) sources. Mobile moments are now the new battleground to engage & grow customers.
The location is a core element of a customer's context. Using location data is more important than just capturing the attention of nearby smartphone owners — it's about powering contextual marketing. Location data will increasingly enable marketers to track the foot traffic and in-store sales attributable to their digital marketing efforts.
And yet mobile applications are not delivering the level of customer engagement that was expected. Gartner predicts that by 2019, 20% of brands will abandon their mobile apps.
The future is about more sophisticated organizations interpreting contextual information. GPS coordinates, for example, are not simply an address but could be "derived information" that concludes she is at home or at the office or on vacation. This requires marketers to have back-end data and logic to deliver contextual experiences.
Companies need to start thinking about how they will leverage "context" into their marketing!


One of two teenagers injured in a tragic car accident on Pioneer Avenue this past weekend has died.
Andrew Ladd, 17, a student at Pioneer High School succumbed to major injuries Wednesday afternoon. The condition of a second 17-year-old boy also in the accident was reported to be stable, although he too suffered major injuries.
Wednesday, however, Pioneer High School Principal Sandra Reese as well as members of the Ladd family released information on Andrew's death as well as candle-lighting ceremony planned for this evening at 9 p.m. in the Pioneer High School parking lot.
"As many of you know, there was an accident early Sunday morning in which two teenage boys, traveling at a high rate of speed, lost control of the vehicle, hitting two trees, and splitting the car in two," according to the report from Reese on Wednesday. "Both boys were thrown from the vehicle and suffered major injuries. Unfortunately, PHS Senior, Andrew Ladd, succumbed to his injuries. As a final gift of life, Andrew's organs will be donated this afternoon.
Reese reported that a GoFundMe account (http://www.gofundme.com/andrewladd) has been set up for people to make donations to assist the Ladd family in paying for the life-saving efforts made to Andrew by hospital staff as well as for anticipated funeral expenses. As of last report some $5,000 had been raised toward a goal of $10,000.
The message was signed Nathan, Stephanie and Brandon Ladd, Michelle Coulter and Scott Sjoholm.
Funeral arrangements are pending but the family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the GoFundMe site.
Andrew was the passenger in the an Acura Integra which was apparently traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Pioneer Avenue at 12:44 a.m. Sunday when it left the road and struck two trees about 90 feet south of the Farnham Avenue intersection.
Woodland police have said that the rate of speed, perhaps coupled with the slickness of the road's surface caused by recent rain caused the driver to lose control and hit the trees. The force of the impact was such that it tore the car in two, with the front driver and passenger section skidding across the road to face south on Pioneer in the middle of the road. The rear half of the vehicle, containing part of the back seat, trunk and fuel tank crashed into the sound wall on the east side of Pioneer with such force that glass and other debris was hurled over the wall and into the backyard of at least one residence, or was imbedded in the trees which line the road.
Woodland Police Sgt. Brett Hancock reported that both driver and Andrew were wearing seatbelts when control was lost. However, the severity of the crash caused the two to be ejected from the vehicle and onto the roadway or the nearby grass separator from the sidewalk.
Woodland firefighters from Station No. 3 — less than a half-mile away — were on scene within minutes and provided what medical care they could before the teens were transported by ambulance to the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. An air ambulance had been requested but weather conditions reportedly kept the flight grounded or its departure delayed.
A third 17-year-old boy, driving a second vehicle, reported the accident to officials. It was still being investigated as to whether that driver was involved in the accident in some way or came upon the scene. His vehicle, which appeared to be another Acura, was parked curbside in the debris field — which stretched across the northbound lane of traffic up onto the sidewalk — only 10 feet or so from what remained of the front section of the Acura.
Hancock had no information on whether that third youth was also speeding, or racing with the second Acura.


Start your morning off with Rosie on the House as we talk with a special guest Katie Stumbo of Katie's Fit Life! Have you lost those extra holiday pounds?
Greg Peterson of Urban Farm joins us for another trip in the garden!
Should You Buy A "Flipped" Home?
With the housing industry booming, many new homeowners are running into problems with these types of homes. Learn what to look for and what you can do as both the buyer and seller of a flipped house to ensure you are making the right decisions. Jennifer also sits down with Water Use It Wisely to talk about their Drab to Fab Competition!
Harold Perkins with Galaxy Lending Group for an update on the housing industry!
It's time! We catch up with Katie Stumbo from Go Conquer Fitness on staying in shape during the summer heat!
Rosie is gettng ready for his hiking trip to the Grand Canyon.
Heat-related issues and ways to be prepared for a summer hike.
Listen to Katie describe Hammer Strength supplements she loves that could help you through a hike and recovery.
All the different ways your body cools itself and ways to help it during the summer months.
Choosing the right clothing to protect you from the suns rays.
The time it takes to go from rim to rim to rim in the Grand Canyon.....WOW!!!
More on hats and clothing for protection while hiking.
Water or do you need more? Yes! Listen to what you need with you.
Some signs you need to take action because of heat and dehydration.
Warnings of a heat stroke and the longterm issues it can create.
If you have stopped sweating, you need help immediately!
Make sure that if you are hiking alone to let someone know where you are.
Dave - He has a story about getting sunburned at a football game, even with clothing covering the spots that were burned.
It sounds like Dave has heat blisters and we talk about how that can happen.
Katie shares a recipe for electrolyte replenishment.
Over-hydrating can be an issue and the myths about carbs.
Tony - He shares a story about a heat stroke he experienced while he was in the Marines.
Some of the clothing and supplements that have helped Rosie & Jennifer have more succesful and fun hikes and runs.
Thanks to Katie for stopping by. Let her get you back in shape at Go Conquer Fitness!
Sign Up For The Sanderson Ford Arizona Staycation Here!!
*We give great treats from the Sphinx Date Ranch, Cerreta Candy & Coyote Oaties.
It's always fun to catch up with Greg Peterson, owner of The Urban Farm!
We're talking chickens today and Greg shares his knowledge.
Tackling the "why chickens?" question.
Deciding on a good number of chickens for you. Start with a minimum of 3.
The different breeds and Greg's preferences.
Chickens in an urban environment.
Listen for a trick to determine if an egg is still good to eat.
A few feed stores to pick up feed and would be able to help you with your flock.
Tips on getting your first flock started using adults or chicks.
Beware of chickens too old to lay eggs. They need to reach a point of lay and that means they are old enough to lay eggs.
Determining females and roosters and what to do when you get a rooster.
Housing - chicken runs, nesting boxes, coops and space needed.
Kim - She has a chicken who is walking backwards more than forewards. Do we have any ideas what could be going on?
Can you have chickens in apartments or condos?
Does Greg ever run into problems with mites and what can be done about it?
How do you keep chickens from flying over fences to the neighbors yard?
We discuss fencing to keep out predators.
Eliminating things that attract wild animals into your backyard.
Denise - She had a 3 year old chicken that went blind. She is concerned it had a disease and it could effect the rest in her flock.
How do you introduce new birds into an old flock?
Can they mix chicken waste with the compost to put down around trees?
Myths around chickens. Some fun ones!
Learn more next month when we have Greg back to talk about The Urban Farm!
Dealing with "Flipped" Homes and what to watch out for.
It's not about a simple coat of paint and new carpet, it's about full remodels done without a permit or according to code.
A home inspection is not enough. You need to look at pulled permits for any new work done at the home your considering buying.
Ask the seller if the work was done with licensed contractors.
Dan - He's considering putting in synthetic turf and wants to know what we think and the costs he can expect.
*Dan can call Sunburst Landscaping for all his answers!
Tim - He had a tile issue a few months ago and had our specialist from East Valley Floors and they suggested he contact the R.O.C. He has a meeting setup and wants advice going into the meeting.
Dave - He has 2 bedrooms above the garage and he's having a hard time keeping it cool in the summer.
*We deal with this a lot and have the expert to help. Call Dennis at Thermal Advantage.
Renting vs. Buying and Rosie's thoughts.
Jason - He wants to put in an outdoor shower near his pool and wants hot water run to the area and wonders if there is a solution to heat the water at the spot?
Billy - The cement on her front porch is discolored and she doesn't want the standard garage coating and can't use pavers. What do we think?
*We'll have her call Garage Floors & More to see if they can solve her issue.
Wendy - Her home flooded last year and she replaced the flooring and the work is done poorly. What can she do?
The Arizona housing market is booming! Find out where you stand with an update from Harold Perkins, owner of Galaxy Lending Group.
Harold and Rosie worked on refinancing a loan at a lower interest rate.
How the market has changed so dramatically since before the great recession.
The state of property & home values.
Maricopa County is growing faster than any other county in the US right now.
The misinformation Rosie heard in 2006 about the housing market.
Rosie asks Harold to get out the crystal ball on interest rates and where they're headed.
Terms and rates are negotiable. Don't assume you are in the best case scenario!
The remodeling industry is really booming and we talk about the link to homeowner equity.
Discussing Home Equity Loans - The Good and Bad.
Expectations for interest rates this year.
Refinancing loans and other tools to use your homes equity.
Rosie asks Harold about a client he's working with and what he would recommend.
The impact of the solar industry on the housing market and how attitudes have changed.
James - Two homes in his neighborhood were remodeled and turned for a major profit. He wants to do the same thing. What kind of advice can we offer?
More on what they can do for solar at your home.
Reach Harold at Galaxy Lending Group if you need help financing your project!


Jesus was with his disciples on the temple mount when His disciples drew His attention to the magnificence of the temple. The stones that were used for construction were large and had a particular smooth border around the edge of each one, which was typical of all the stones used by Herod in construction.
The stone pillars and the pure gold could not go unnoticed. It was a magnificent structure.
But Jesus shocks them by saying, "Do you see all this - not one stone shall be left upon another. They shall be all thrown down". It seems very unlikely that this could ever happen because they are large stones and they would be extremely heavy and He says, "Not one left upon another".
In the year AD70 the Roman legions led by Titus marched into Jerusalem to finally crush the rebelliousness of the Jews. The city was ransacked and the inhabitants slaughtered, resulting in the Jews fleeing and scattering them worldwide.
The city and the temple were destroyed by the Romans to take away the practice, hopefully, of Judaism. Animal sacrifices ceased and, rightly so, for Jesus sacrificed on the cross as the Lamb of God would be the supreme sacrifice once and forever. There was literally not one stone left upon another, which was not thrown down. Fire had raged through the temple melting all the precious gold, which ran between the stones, and to retrieve it the Romans had to lift every stone to get to the gold; so Jesus' words were fulfilled.
Remember He watches over His word to fulfil it. His word can never ever fail. We can trust it fully today.
Dear heavenly Father, thank You for your word that has stood the test of time. I know it cannot fail, help me today to give it the place it fully deserves in my heart and life. I know You watch over it to perform it, in the name of the Lord Jesus.


text:
Autoimmune Cause for Vitiligo and Connection to Other Diseases
Credits: " James Heilman, MD on Wikimedia "
Kristin Blake, MOM, LAc
Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP
Vitiligo is a skin condition that leads to patches of depigmented skin. It has been shown to be associated with various autoimmune disorders, such as thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and pernicious anemia
Autoimmunity and Vitiligo
What are autoimmune conditions?
Autoimmune conditions are a set of disorders that occur when your immune system starts to see a part of your body as a foreign invader and begins to attack it. For example, in autoimmune thyroid disease, your body starts attacking the thyroid gland, which then is not able to properly regulate important thyroid hormones.
Why do autoimmune conditions tend to appear more in those with vitiligo?
Vitiligo itself appears to be an autoimmune condition, where the body attacks it's own skin cells (in this case, the pigment-producing melanocytes). This leads to the death or dysfunction of these melanocytes, creating areas of depigmentation on the skin.[2]
These attacks lead to white patches on the skin. The most common type of vitiligo can appear anywhere on the body and is often symmetrical. This is referred to as general or nonsegmental vitiligo. Vitiligo that just appears on one side of the body or another, and not symmetrically, is called segmental or focal vitiligo.[3]
Are all types of vitiligo associated with another separate autoimmune condition?
The answer appears to be no. The association with autoimmunity has only been found in nonsegmental/general vitiligo.[2] Those with segmental vitiligo seem unaffected by autoimmune conditions at a higher rate than the general public.
Commonly Associated Conditions with Vitiligo
In both children and adults with nonsegmental vitiligo, they appear to be affected at a greater rate with other common autoimmune disorders, than those without vitiligo. In particular, those with vitiligo are at almost double the risk of developing thyroid disease compared to the general population.[4]
According to one study, the most commonly seen associated autoimmune conditions in children are:[5]
Alopecia areata (hair loss)
Adults are most affected by:
Pemphigus vulgaris (blistering of the skin)
Risk for Another Autoimmune Disease
Not all of those who suffer from vitiligo will also have another autoimmune condition. So how do you know if a patient should be tested or screened for one or more of these associated conditions? One indicator could be their Vitamin D level. A second indicator could be the presence of certain symptoms.
Vitamin D and autoimmune disease
While Vitamin D deficiency is common throughout the United States, it has been shown that when patients with vitiligo (age 3 and above) have a vitamin D level at or below 15ng/mL (optimal levels are 25-80ng/mL), secondary autoimmune diseases arise more frequently.[5]
While these are promising findings, the data still does not give us a clear answer about vitamin D levels and increased susceptibility to vitiligo or other autoimmune conditions[7]. For this reason, it is important for a patient to talk to their doctor about their own risks of developing a secondary autoimmune condition, and discuss with them if screening, including testing of your vitamin D levels, may be right for them.
It's important for those with vitiligo to have a primary care physician who sees them at least annually, who can help them notice subtle changes in their health. Sometimes a doctor will look for the presence of other autoimmune diseases by asking about symptoms or through an examination. The presence (or absence) of certain symptoms can help the patient and doctor decide if further testing is the right decision for them.
Typical symptoms of some autoimmune disease are listed in the table below. These symptoms are not comprehensive, and many can be seen in a wide variety of conditions. In many cases, these symptoms will not relate to an autoimmune disease.
Table 1. Some symptoms of autoimmune diseases
Symptoms/Signs
Overactive thyroid
Underactive thyroid
Weight gain, fatigue
Hair loss in patches
Painful, swollen joints
Fatigue, weakness
Diarrhea, bloating, fatigue
Increased thirst, frequent urination
Blisters (skin and mouth)
Addison's disease
Fatigue, nausea
Red scaling lesions on skin; joint pain
Diagnosis and DetailsVitiligoMore Than Skin DeepSkin
Lotti T, D'Erme AM. Vitiligo as a systemic disease. Clin Dermatol.2014;32(3):430-434; PMID: 24767192 Link to research.
Oiso N, Suzuki T, Fukai K, et al. Nonsegmental vitiligo and autoimmune mechanism. Dermatol Res Pract.2011;2011:518090; PMID: 21804820 Link to research.
Nonsegmental & Segmental Vitiligo Explained Link to research. Accessed on December 30, 2017
Vrijman C, Kroon MW, Limpens J, et al. The prevalence of thyroid disease in patients with vitiligo: a systematic review. Br J Dermatol.2012;167(6):1224-1235; PMID: 22860695 Link to research.
Silverberg NB. Pediatric vitiligo. Pediatr Clin North Am.2014;61(2):347-366; PMID: 24636650 Link to research.
de Menezes AF, Oliveira de Carvalho F, Barreto RS, et al. Pharmacologic Treatment of Vitiligo in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Pediatr Dermatol.2017;34(1):13-24; PMID: 27878842 Link to research.
Karagun E, Ergin C, Baysak S, et al. The role of serum vitamin D levels in vitiligo. Postepy Dermatol Alergol.2016;33(4):300-302; PMID: 27605903 Link to research.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


A 57-year-old man has been jailed for 18 months for sending racially-abusive emails to a BBC radio presenter.
Phillip Norman pleaded guilty to sending more than 30 messages of an anti-Semitic and abusive nature to BBC WM's Ed Doolan.
Norman, from Chapel Lawn, Bucknell, near Church Stretton in Shropshire, sent the e-mails over a two-year period.
Sentencing him at Stafford Crown Court, Judge John Shand told the electrical engineer his was a "vicious, spiteful, deliberate and sustained course of conduct".
The judge added: "You exceeded even the leniency given in this country to vulgar abuse.
"It is plain from the case papers that even experienced public figures such as he would have been distressed - even someone used to the cut and thrust of controversy."
Norman had pleaded guilty to one count of racially-aggravated harassment at a hearing last month.
Norman's lawyer said his client claimed the messages were intended only as a joke.
After the hearing Mr Doolan, who has worked for the BBC for more than 30 years, said he was relieved that the ordeal was over.
"When you are in a job in the media where you are a commentator people are going to disagree with your views and they are going to disagree with your views quite strongly.
"But the fact that I am Jewish and the threats I was receiving, saying that he was monitoring and watching me, were breaking the law and simply went too far," Mr Doolan added.


Our Pesto Pizza with Field Roast Smoked Apple Sage Sausage is delicious and simple to prepare. The pesto is easy to make at home in just a few minutes.
Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until creamy. Makes ¾ cups.
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spread and flatten the the pizza dough out on a 12" pizza round or baking dish. Set aside.
2. Spread a thin layer of pesto sauce on the crust. Top it with half of the Daiya cheese.
3. Sauté the sausages with the onion, broccoli, mushrooms and garlic powder. Cook about 3 minutes so that the broccoli is just tender. Add the mixture to the pizza. Cover with the remaining Daiya cheese.
4. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes or until the crust is bubbly and slightly crisp. Let cool and cut into slices.
For more recipes, check out our latest book, The Vegan System, with over 100 vegan recipes in 215 full color pages. Available in paperback on Amazon.com or in PDF to download. Visit TheVeganSystem.com for details.


text:
Tibet's Fate
Warren W. Smith Jr.
Tibet's Fate examines the issue of the political fate of Tibet. It is told by Tibetans themselves as well as by the author from his own experiences. The title is not meant to imply that the current fate of Tibet is an ultimate destiny, or even that Tibet's fate is already decided. It is only meant in the sense that if Tibet's fate is now determined, it has been determined not by the Tibetan people but by those of China. If it is to be determined by China, then Tibet's fate is indeed to be an integral part of China. However, if Tibet's fate were to be decided by the Tibetan people, if they were allowed their right to national self-determination, then it would definitely be different.
Given all the criteria for independent statehood—territory, culture, language, religion and government—Tibet surely should be an independent state. Tibetan territory, defined by altitude, was the very nearly exclusively habitation of people who identified themselves as Tibetans. Those people share a distinct culture, language and religion. They had a central government that directly administered the territory of Central Tibet and indirectly that of Kham and Amdo. Had Tibetans been allowed to determine for themselves their political status; that is, if they had the right to self-determination as specified in the most fundamental documents of international law, there is no doubt that they would have chosen independence. Whatever the flaws of the Tibetan social and political systems, Tibet should have had the right to determine its own fate, and could have done so, until deprived of that right by China.
The book also examines the sensitive question of the nature of the Tibetan political system and its role in the fate that has befallen Tibet. The author concludes that the Tibetan political system of Chosi Shungdrel, or the unity of religion and politics, is implicated in the failure of Tibet to maintain its independence.
Pages: 402 • Trim: 6½ x 9
978-1-5381-7399-2 • eBook • February 2023 • $37.00 • (£29.99) (coming soon)
Subjects: History / Asia / China, Biography & Autobiography / Political, Political Science / World / Asian
Warren W. Smith Jr. is a research historian with Radio Free Asia, Tibetan Service, Washington, D.C..
Insightful and inspirational, this book captures the author's lifetime support of the Tibetan cause, telling not only of his experiences during the independence movement but also the testimonies of Tibetans and how their lives were impacted. A must read for the younger generation of Tibetans, Tibetan activists and anyone who is interested in the Tibetan diaspora.
— Jianglin Li, Author of Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959
Erudite and uncompromised. Tibet's Fate is part memoir and part history – a unique, realist tour of contemporary Tibet.
— Carole McGranahan, University of Colorado, Boulder
For some four decades, Warren Smith has been a deeply engaged participant in the cause of Tibetan freedom, serving for almost a quarter century as the only non-Tibetan member of the Tibetan branch of Radio Free Asia. In Tibet's Fate, drawing on the experiences of Tibetans in exile and his personal memoirs, Smith offers a unique perspective on the movement with which he has been so intimately engaged. This is an essential work on contemporary Tibetan affairs.
— Matthew Kapstein, Professor emeritus, École Pratique des Hautes Études, Sorbonne, Paris
In a time when our hearts are lifted by the heroic resistance of the men and women of Ukraine against Putin's vicious neo-imperialist invasion of their lives and lands, it seems compellingly patriotic as a citizen of the earth to be spellbound by Warren' Smith's searing account of the century-long outrage of the Chinese communist party's ongoing, completely unwarranted, criminal genocide of the people of Tibet and despoliation of its land and the headwaters of every single one of Asia's major rivers. In telling his fascinating story, he gives voice to a Solzhenytsin-like Tibetan collective of witnesses of the inhumanly murderous atrocities and rapacious robberies committed by Chinese individuals, military and civilian ideological fanatics, against the free men, women, children, animals, trees, plants, lands and waters of a Tibet that we can see vanishing before our eyes. At the same time, Smith himself describes in vivid prose his personal adventure and life-long exploration of the Land of Snow Peaks, and so takes us along with him to see the majesty and beauty of the vast plateau—big as the whole of the U.S. west of the Mississippi—and moves our hearts to compassionate amazement at the astounding endurance of its colorful, kind, intelligent, spiritual and yet earthy Tibetan people. Smith's deeply informed, heartfelt, and historically realistic grim conclusion about the fate of Tibet and its all-too-unacknowledged human nation of real people stirs us to open our hearts to them, to stand with them in whatever ways we can, great or small. Smith's riveting Tibet's Fate takes on a gripping journey and leaves us with an existential question: when will it be on our planet that an ongoing genocide is one too many? That can admit of no one's rationalizations for letting it happen?
— Robert A.F Thurman, Jey Tsong Khapa Professor Emeritus, Columbia University
Tibet's Fate is a tour de force that expertly weaves together Tibetan accounts, autobiography, history, and policy analysis into a highly engaging treatment of what is an increasingly marginalized topic: Tibet's situation. Warren Smith has displayed, yet again, his acumen as a writer, analyst, and Tibet-watcher.
— Tsering Topgyal, University of Birmingham


text:
Basketball Hall of Fame dome refurbishment begins next week
Updated: Mar. 05, 2019, 10:13 a.m. |
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield at night. (The Republican file photo)
Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com
SPRINGFIELD — Crews will begin work next week on refurbishing the nine-story dome at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
The work, expected to take six months, is the next step of an ongoing program of renovations and improvements expected to cost more than $22 million in privately-raised funds.
"In very early March, we will begin the process of removing each of the composite panels from the dome in small groups, have the underlayment and flashing replaced so that the roof is completely sealed for long term weather protection, and finish with the repainting of all panels that will give the dome a like-new finish when the project is complete," said John L. Doleva, president & CEO of the Naismith Hall of Fame, in a news release. "It is vital we complete all work on the outside dome and roof prior to finishing our internal renovations of the museum experience to protect our additional new and incremental investment of $18 million in technology and visitor experience inside the Hall of Fame."
To do the repairs, crews will have to remove panels, work on them and replace them exactly as they came off
"No two panels are the same on the dome, one of many unique features of our building; each has to be marked and put back exactly as removed," Doleva said.
The dome project, expected to cost $4 million by itself, is expected to take six months. The Hall is using local contractors: Western Builders of Granby, Massachusetts; Chandler Architectural Products, Inc. of Springfield; Kent Brothers Excavating of Southampton; Superior Caulking & Waterproofing of Palmer; Collins Electric of Chicopee, ; Managed Air Systems, an aircraft-grade paint refinisher of Bloomfield, Connecticut ; Healey & Associates of Belchertown and project management by Colebrook Realty Services of Springfield and Holyoke.
Once complete, the refinished dome will be lit by state-of-the-art LED projection lighting, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame said.
The current Hall of Fame building opened in September 2002.


Coastal erosion is a slow force, but a powerful one, over millennia carving new shapes into the edges of land. And it can also reveal secrets hidden for millions of years – such as a new discovery on the coast of England.
It's a huge cache of 85 dinosaur footprints from the Lower Cretaceous, made by as many as 13 different species - the largest such discovery ever made in the United Kingdom. The prints are so well preserved that claws, scales, and even skin can be seen in fine detail.
They hail from the era that produced some of the most famous and beloved dinosaurs, around 145 to 100 million years ago, and included in the prints are two of those beasts: Iguanodon, a tall bipedal ornithopod with pointy thumbs; and Ankylosaurus, a spiked herbivore covered with heavy armoured bone plates and with a clubbed tail.
But, ranging in size from 2 to 60 centimetres (0.8 to 23.6 inches), the prints include those from a possible species of stegosaur, as well as several sauropods, and carnivorous theropods.
They were found in the Ashdown Formation in East Sussex, sandstone cliffs millions of years old, in which many dinosaur footprints have been found. It's particularly well known for its Iguanodon prints, and in fact the first known Iguanodon fossil (teeth!) was recovered in Sussex in 1822.
But those prints are few and far between. Such a huge collection, discovered due to cliff erosion, is unprecedented.
And it's a boon to palaentologists – it tells them a bit about how well populated the area was, and which dinosaur species were living side-by-side.
"Whole body fossils of dinosaurs are incredibly rare. Usually you only get small pieces, which don't tell you a lot about how that dinosaur may have lived," said palaeontologist Anthony Shillito of the University of Cambridge in the UK.
But it's sheer serendipity that has preserved the footprints all this time. Conditions have to be just right. The ground has to be soft enough to take a good impression of the print. This generally means wet soil, but not so wet that it immediately collapses – this sort of mud is most common around the edges of bodies of water.
As the mud dries and hardens, the footprint is 'set', and, over time, covered by layers of sediment that protect it against erosion. When these layers eventually erode, the footprints are once again revealed to the light of day. Sometimes that happens on rock faces that are now vertical due to geological activity, and often these prints are the relief 'cast' (as many of these are), as opposed to the indention 'mold' made by the foot.
"You can clearly see the texture of the skin and scales, as well as four-toed claw marks, which are extremely rare," Shillito said.
They also significantly expand on our knowledge of the diversity of dinosaurs in the area during the Lower Cretaceous, based on their preserved tracks. And they shed some light on Shillito's overarching research – the effect dinosaurs have on waterways, and whether, like hippos, they sometimes create new channels.
"Given the sheer size of many dinosaurs, it's highly likely that they affected rivers in a similar way, but it's difficult to find a 'smoking gun', since most footprints would have just washed away," said Shillito.
The team's paper describing the new footprints was published in the journal Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology.


text:
Market-based Final Four? Alabama, Ohio St., Oklahoma and Clemson
VSiN City newsletter
Suspense ends soon! One last check of college football "market" Power Ratings as we march from the final Playoff Poll through Championship Week. Bonus basketball too right now in VSiN City.
College Football: An update on estimated "market" Power Ratings as we race to the postseason
So much to discuss. Wednesdays this season were reserved for our weekly updates of estimated "market" Power Ratings in college football's major conferences. We'll run our last version in this format TODAY, so please print them out if you'd like to save them as early preparation for 2018 (they'll be very handy for evaluating Regular Season Win props over the summer). You can also use them to evaluate early bowl lines that will come out once the matchups are announced late Sunday.
Because there's so much midweek interest in the upcoming conference championship games AND the newly released Playoff Poll, let's start there. Here are the title tilts with Power Ratings in parenthesis. If you're new to the site, anything at 85 or over is considered "national championship caliber." Several teams are currently rated that way in a complex market.
Pac 12: USC (83) -3.5 vs. Stanford (79)
SEC: Auburn (86) -2.5 vs. Georgia (84)
ACC: Clemson (88) -9.5 vs. Miami (79)
Big 10: Ohio State (89) -6.5 vs. Wisconsin (83)
Big 12: Oklahoma (89) -7 vs. TCU (82)
The trickiest tweak for us was Clemson/Miami, which went from an estimated line last week of around Clemson -5 to a settled current number of Clemson -9.5. We weren't ready to stick Clemson up with Alabama and Ohio State in terms of pricing…so we dropped Miami down to 79. If you'd prefer 89 and 80, we wouldn't argue. Inconsistent Miami has had a few lemons that they barely won, before the debacle at Pitt last Friday. Subsequent performances by Virginia Tech and Notre Dame made Miami's wins over those programs look less impressive too.
Auburn nudges up off its big win vs. Alabama. Maybe that should be 87 and 85 with Georgia. These are good faith estimates…and there's just not enough evidence to lock things in. Ohio State/Wisconsin is also a leap from last week's look-ahead lines. Tough to launch Ohio State up to 90 or more off a non-cover vs. Michigan. Enough question marks from Wiscy's regular season to make that 89/83 rather than 90/84. Oklahoma continues to rise. The Sooners were only -6 at home vs. TCU a few weeks ago, but are now -7 on a neutral field (at a site that's just a short drive from their opponent's campus!).
ESPN announced the new Playoff Poll Tuesday evening. Now we'll run our estimated "market" Power Ratings for the top 10.
College Playoff Rankings (Power Rating)(Record)
1…Clemson (88) (11-1)
2…Auburn (86) (10-2)
3…Oklahoma (89) (11-1)
4…Wisconsin (83) (12-0)
5…Alabama (90) (11-1)
6…Georgia (84) (11-1)
7…Miami (79) (10-1)
8…Ohio State (89) (10-2)
9…Penn State (86) (10-2)
10…USC (83) (10-2)
Saturday's showdowns will sort everything out. If "the market" were deciding the Final Four, we'd have Alabama, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Clemson invited. Auburn, Wisconsin, Georgia, or Miami would have little shot of getting into the brackets even if they won their leagues. Power Ratings are stubborn about launching people past the likes of Alabama and Ohio State in particular.
Where does Central Florida fit in? The only other undefeated college team besides Wisconsin has a constituency arguing for more consideration than they've been getting. If "Las Vegas" was allowed to influence the discussion, UCF would be even further off the radar.
We checked in with various sources from both sides of the counter Tuesday afternoon (thanks to everyone who assisted via twitter DM). We asked about a projected line for Miami vs. UCF on a neutral field because Miami is worst of the teams playing in a major championship game. An interesting dichotomy emerged. Multiple Las Vegas oddsmakers suggested Central Florida was about 6-7 points worse than Miami of Florida, while a few professional bettors had the difference between UCF and Miami closer to a field goal. (Jeff Sagarin's computer ratings at USA Today have the difference at 2.41, which we'll call the "analytics precinct.")
Let's just paint a general picture. If Miami is around 79-80 on our scale, then Central Florida would be in the mid 70's. That seems fair. Central Florida is -7 this weekend at home against Memphis in the American Athletic Conference championship game. That means Memphis would be around 70 on our scale after you adjust for home field. You may have watched the thriller Memphis played earlier this season with UCLA, who finished up at 70 in our Pac 12 numbers. UCF is mid 70's, Memphis around 70-71.
If the goal is to get the best teams into the National Championship brackets, there isn't a case to be made for Central Florida in terms of perceived quality from informed measures. Stick 'em in the Pac 12, and UCF "might" be Washington State or Arizona, but is "probably" more like Utah. None of those three are bid worthy. Nor, would any be bid worthy if there was currently an 8-team format rather than a 4-team format.
Now let's run our final "regular season" numbers for the Power 5 conferences. We close out major independent Notre Dame at 82 after its loss at Stanford. We'll see where ND's bowl line settles.
SEC West: Alabama 90, Auburn 86, LSU 78, Mississippi State 78, Texas A&M 70, Ole Miss 66, Arkansas 64.
SEC East: Georgia 84, Missouri 77, South Carolina 70, Florida 67, Kentucky 66, Vanderbilt 65, Tennessee 63.
We said in our game preview last week that Alabama -4.5 over Auburn made more sense for a neutral site line than a road game. The market has now moved to that after Auburn's win. Some head coaching drama at teams listed at 70 or worse. Good bowl potential for everyone listed at 77 or higher.
Big 10 East: Ohio State 89, Penn State 86, Michigan State 77, Michigan 74, Indiana 69, Maryland 61, Rutgers 60.
Big 10 West: Wisconsin 83, Northwestern 74, Iowa 73, Purdue 69, Nebraska 66, Minnesota 65, Illinois 55.
Looking forward to seeing how all these teams perform in the postseason. There's a chance that many were priced a field goal too high much of the season. We'll stay open-minded.
Big 12: Oklahoma 89, Oklahoma State 83, TCU 82, Texas 76, Iowa State 75, Kansas State 74, Texas Tech 71, West Virginia 68 (QB injury), Baylor 60, Kansas 45.
A lot if feistiness in the mid 70's…but none of those teams are good enough to win a bowl if they don't bring peak intensity. Texas relaxed vs. Texas Tech.
ACC Atlantic: Clemson 88, Louisville 79, NC State 78, Wake Forest 76, Florida State 75, Boston College 72, Syracuse 66.
ACC Coastal: Miami 79, Virginia Tech 78, Georgia Tech 73, Virginia 68, Pittsburgh 67, Duke 67, North Carolina 64.
Some possible bowl sleepers in the Atlantic Division. Keep an eye on that.
Pac 12 North: Washington 85, Stanford 79, Washington State 78, Oregon 78 (healthy again), California 68, Oregon State 56.
Pac 12 South: USC 83, Arizona 78, Utah 75, Arizona State 73, UCLA 70, Colorado 68.
You know…there could be a lot of REALLY good bowl games this postseason if quality sides line up right. That's kind of obvious anyway if Alabama, Ohio State, and Penn State can't crash the Final Four. But any matchups featuring teams in the low 80s and mid 70s could electrify.
College Football Market Watch: Championship Weekend Showdowns
We're going to update market dynamics in the championship games through the week. Today, quickie addendums to yesterday's introduction for the Power 5…and then lengthier looks at the mid-majors.
Pac 12 Championship: USC vs. Stanford in Santa Clara, CA
Opener: USC by 3, total of 57
Tuesday morning: USC by 3.5, total of 59
Wednesday morning: USC by 3.5, total of 58.5 (USC -4 more common offshore)
Remember, this game is Friday night…the rest are Saturday. Most Vegas shops are still on USC -3.5, but many of the offshore sites are painted Trojans -4. Probably a harbinger of things to come stateside. Total ticked down.
SEC Championship: Auburn vs. Georgia in Atlanta, GA
Opener: Auburn by 3, total of 51
Tuesday morning: Auburn by 2.5, total of 49
Wednesday morning: Auburn by 2.5, total of 49
No change. Still suggesting sharp interest in underdog Georgia because they would have pushed that to the key number of three already if they thought Auburn was a good bet.
ACC Championship: Clemson vs. Auburn in Charlotte, NC
Opener: Clemson by 7.5, total of 48
Tuesday morning: Clemson by 9.5, total of 47.5
Wednesday morning: Clemson by 9, total of 47.5
Some Miami interest…though a few shops are still at 9.5. Doesn't look like the key number of 10 will come into play, unless the public goes nuts on game day for the new #1 team.
Big 10 Championship: Ohio State vs. Wisconsin in Indianapolis, IN
Opener: Ohio State by 5.5, total of 53.5
Tuesday morning: Ohio State by 6, total of 53
Wednesday morning: Ohio State by 6.5, total of 52
Buckeyes sneak a bit higher at many stores. Total dropped a point.
Big 12 Championship: Oklahoma vs. TCU in Arlington, TX
Opener: Oklahoma by 7, total of 61.5
Tuesday morning: Oklahoma by 7, total of 63.5
Wednesday morning: Oklahoma by 7, total of 63.5
Nothing to report here. Now to the Mid-Majors…
Conference USA Championship: North Texas at Florida Atlantic
Opener: Florida Atlantic by 10, total of 74.5
Wednesday morning: Florida Atlantic by 10.5, total of 74
Lane Kiffin covered two-thirds of his games this season, and was respected by early money here. Ten is a key number. Sharps pushed FAU off -10 (this isn't a game the public would bet early). North Texas is also 8-4 against the spread. But the Mean Green lost on this field 69-31 back on October 21. Big line adjustment already from FAU -3.5 in that one. Might take plus 11 or more to entice dog lovers.
American Athletic Championship: Memphis at Central Florida
Opener: UCF by 7, total of 81
Wednesday morning: UCF by 7, total of 82
Also a same-site rematch from the regular season. UCF was -5.5 on this field, and won 40-13. Interesting that we didn't see a rise off the key number of seven with that backdrop. Central Florida played a thriller vs. rival South Florida last week (getting outgained 653-533), and failed to cover four of its last five against the number. Memphis has covered five straight, and enjoyed a virtual scrimmage vs. awful East Carolina last week. Feels like Memphis money is waiting to see if plus 7.5 comes into play from public action before pouncing. It's always true…but particularly in college football postseason games…if the opener doesn't rise immediately, sharp influences are looking to time the dog.
Mid-American Championship: Toledo vs. Akron in Detroit, MI
Opener: Toledo by 18.5, total of 54
Wednesday morning: Toledo by 21.5, total of 57.5
This particular league has had some HUGE championship point spreads over the years. Funny how often those big ugly underdogs catch overconfident favorites napping. Sharps don't anticipate that here. Already a big THREE-POINT move through the key numbers of 20 and 21 with only a little underdog buy back. Total's jumped a bunch too.
Mountain West Championship: Fresno State at Boise State
Opener: Boise State by 8.5, total of 48
Wednesday morning: Boise State by 8.5, total of 49
They played in Fresno last week. Boise didn't put up much of a fight in a 28-17 loss. No reason to waste any energy on the road when THIS was the game that mattered. A lot of justifiable anger about Fresno State cracking the Playoff Poll's top 25. If you're plus 8.5 on the road at Boise State, you're nowhere near one of the best 25 teams in the nation.
College Basketball: Ranked Xavier and Purdue score important Tuesday night victories
A couple of high profile games Tuesday night. A quick peak at the numbers…
#21 Xavier (-4.5) 76, #16 Baylor 63
Two-Point Pct: Baylor 48%, Xavier 53%
Three Pointers: Baylor 5/16, Xavier 8/24
Free Throws: Baylor 10/12, Xavier 18/23
Rebounds: Baylor 28, Xavier 38
Turnovers: Baylor 11, Xavier 12
You have to do a lot of things right to beat Baylor by that much. Xavier was a smidge better shooting, then MUCH better at rebounding and earning trips to the free throw line (even against a zone). Tough home site. Xavier was getting market respect with that line…and surpassed that respect.
#17 Purdue (-8.5) 66, Louisville 57
Two-Point Pct: Louisville 31%, Purdue 41%
Three Pointers: Louisville 6/18, Purdue 5/23
Free Throws: Louisville 11/14, Purdue 23/32
Rebounds: Louisville 42, Purdue 40
Turnovers: Louisville 14, Purdue 11
Purdue was part of that "Bermuda Triangle in the Bahamas" tournament last week, where two of the top entries met for seventh and eighth place (Purdue took seventh by beating previous national #2 Arizona). The Boilermakers were still getting market respect here. Plus, the market may be assuming Louisville is going to collapse in big games amidst it's off-the-court drama involving former coach Rick Pitino.
Closer than the score makes it sound…
Louisville led 50-47 with five minutes to go
Purdue led 56-54 with just over a minute to go
So, that's a 19-7 run for Purdue to end the game, and 10-3 in the final minute to vulture a cover. You can see that Purdue was plus a dozen in makes from the free throw line, in a game they only won by nine. That made up for the poor performance on treys.
Some more college basketball coming your way now from VSiN aficionado Greg Peterson.
College Basketball: VSiN's Greg Peterson takes a look at the Arizona Wildcats
Arizona entered the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament ranked as the No. 2 team in the nation in the AP Poll, but completely fell out of the rankings after losing all three games in that tournament.
It started with a 90-84 loss to NC State, then went further south with a 66-60 loss to SMU and an 89-64 drubbing at the hands of Purdue.
On the islands, Arizona allowed 1.148 points per possession…which is 323rd in the nation as a "last three-game ranking" out of 351 DI teams according to teamrankings.com. The Wildcats had a poor 0.949 assist-to-turnover ratio in the Bahamas as well.
Arizona has also been outscored by a wider margin in the second half of these losses than the first. The average first half deficit was 5.3 points, compared to 7.0 points in second halves.
It is the program's first ever three-game December losing streak. The Wildcats join the 1986 Louisville squad as the only teams in the history of the AP Poll to go from being ranked in the top two to being completely un-ranked the next week.
With blowout wins against Northern Arizona, UMBC, and Cal State-Bakersfield also on their ledger, the Wildcats enter their contest with Long Beach State with a record of 3-3. Arizona opened as a 22-point favorite over Long Beach State, despite the 49ers having a win over Pac-12 squad Oregon State to their credit.
From there, Arizona will face-off Saturday with a white-hot UNLV team that has gotten off to a blistering 6-0 start. The Runnin' Rebels are winning by an average margin of 27.5 points, which is fourth in DI basketball to go with 96.3 points per game, also fourth nationally. The Rebels average 1.191 points per possession and 80.9 possessions per game, both of which rank 11th in the country.
In comparison, Arizona is 185th in possessions per game with 72.9 and scoring 0.975 points per possession in this rut. In comparison, Arizona had 1.18 points per possession it its three wins prior to going to the Bahamas.
Arizona follows that up with a game against a Texas A&M team that is also 6-0 and coming off a 75-59 road victory against USC. Texas A&M has great balance as the Aggies entered Tuesday's tilts 51st in the nation in points per possession on offense and 33rd on defense.
Arizona is a team chock full of talent, but need more than just Allonzo Trier and DeAndre Ayton to score. The duo had 59.1 percent of the team's 208 points in this losing streak. Guys like Brandon Randolph and Dusan Ristic must do more to support these two, as Ayton and Trier are also combining to shoot 58.2 percent from the floor.
If Arizona can find some balance and get through this rough slate the next week, the Wildcats should be back in position to get a great seed in the NCAA Tournament with guard Rawle Alkins expected to return once Pac-12 play gets going.
Thanks Greg!
That's it for Wednesday. Back with you Thursday to recap #10 Miami at #12 Minnesota from the Big 10-ACC Challenge (at the very least from a busy night in college hoops), to preview Washington/Dallas in the NFL, and to update our NBA estimated "market" Power Ratings. The schedule is only getting busier!
Subscribe for FREE to VSiN City (and also get the South Point betting sheets)
VSiN's new Point Spread Weekly is only $49.99 for the season (plus get $10 off VSiN merchandise)
Follow us on twitter for news and programming bulletins
Drop us a note with questions or comments


First published to critical acclaim by Houghton Mifflin, Tim O'Brien's celebrated classic In the Lake of the Woods now returns to the house in a gorgeous new Mariner paperback edition. This riveting novel of love and mystery from the author of The Things They Carried examines the lasting impact of the twentieth century's legacy of violence and warfare, both at home and abroad. When long-hidden secrets about the atrocities he committed in Vietnam come to light, a candidate for the U.S. Senate retreats with his wife to a lakeside cabin in northern Minnesota. Within days of their arrival, his wife mysteriously vanishes into the watery wilderness.


text:
Mahoora Wilderness Updates
Mahoora Tented Safari Camps - Sri Lanka
Adapt to survive! - Part 2
Welcome to the survival guru's advanced class
"Welcome everyone! I am Rodney, the Changeable Hawk Eagle, and I trust you all followed my Beginner's Class in July? Good, let's move to the advanced stuff. Camouflage! It is the key for survival and for hunting prey. Get a dark brown and white feathered body with bold streaks like mine. It's perfect for staying out of sight. Camp on the branches of leafy trees and unsuspecting prey will just wander under you, ready to become your next meal! Why waste time flapping about, when you can just drop down and grab something, right? Also, eat everything you see. Lizards, mammals, other birds… it doesn't matter, prey is prey!"
"Find a good mate, because mating is for life! Your partner is crucial, not just for laying the egg, but also to share in the duties of protecting the nest and your baby. Now, to attract a mate, you must work on your courtship dance. I find that shooting up vertically and then nose diving over and over again gets a lot of attention. Trust me, I had to beat back a host of admirers! Pro tip: try not to crash whilst doing this. Once you mate, focus on building a solid nest and expanding the population of your species! Join me for my next class to get more survival wisdom, ta-ta!"
Story of the Photo
Rodney was in his element, waxing poetic on survival techniques on an early morning! Dilum captured this fantastic shot of the Changeable Hawk Eagle with his beautiful crest in Yala National Park. Although a little hard to spot due to their camouflage, they have been known to frequent the area around the Mahoora Tented Safari Camp in Yala, so do keep your eyes peeled for them when you are there.
Ceylon Wilderness Digest
"Well hello there little human!"
"Well hello there little human!" A mama buffalo is in a welcoming mood "Meet my son Bulldozer. I named him that because he's half-asleep all the time....
Adapt to survive! - Part 2 Welcome to the survival guru's advanced class "Welcome everyone! I am Rodney, the Changeable Hawk Eagle, and I trust you all...
"What was that?"
"What was that?" Thoughts of a young Sri Lankan leopard "Eeek! There's something slithering down there. Is it a snake or a monitor lizard? I wish I...
"Alright little ones, it's time for life lessons 101"
"Alright little ones, it's time for life lessons 101" A class for little Sri Lankan Grey Hornbills begins "Now, who can tell me the difference between male...
Leopards in Yala National Park
"Leopards in Yala National Park" The Stories of "Rosettes" from the Sri Lankan wilderness - Part 01 How to Identify individual leopards ?? Its Leopards, Leopards and...
Most Interesting Sea Turtle Facts from Sri Lanka
Most Interesting Sea Turtle Facts from Sri Lanka It's all about Sea Turtles today Extremely Cute and Cuddly…. but unfortunately extremely endangered too. Why ?? Well, of course, as...
You again! Looking for more embarrassing photos, are you?
You again! Looking for more embarrassing photos, are you? Stumbling upon a Brown Fish Owl on the outskirts of Wilpattu National Park. "I remember when you took...
Plop!
Plop! There's something in the water If you've heard a soft plop during a stroll by a lake or a pond, but don't know who or what...
Just keep spinning, just keep spinning
Just keep spinning, just keep spinning A mesmerising encounter with a Golden Orb Spider If you've heSee my golden web? Never let it out of your sight Watch how...
Psst! It's me again!
Psst! It's me again! The dodgy jungle salesman returns "I wonder if you remember me? We met a couple of months ago? Times have been tough, and...
All what you need to know about Yala National Park Sri Lanka
All what you need to know about Yala National Park Sri Lanka Nathasha, Safari Specialist of Eco Team writes . . . May 2021 It was an...
Sri Lanka's Wild Life Marvels
"Sri Lanka's Wild Life Marvels" Presenting the "Odd Couple" of the Sri Lankan Rainforests. What would you say if I tell you that I can show you...
All what You need to know about Planning a Wildlife Safari in Sri Lanka
All what You need to know about Planning a Wildlife Safari in Sri LankaBy Nathasha Piyumali - Safari Specialist Eco Team Pvt ltd How do I...
Fun loving young female, looking for a strong, sensitive male with a sense of humour
Fun loving young female, looking for a strong, sensitive male with a sense of humour Online dating profile of a young Leopard. Name: StrawberryAge/Sex/Location: 3 Years, Female, WilpattuInterested in: Males A...
"Go ahead, make my day…"
"Go ahead, make my day…" "One wrong move and my friends Smith, Wesson and I are gonna show you what happens to people who end up...
"Pardon me, is there room in your tent for two?"
"Pardon me, is there room in your tent for two?" Answering the door to a Sri Lankan Junglefowl. "Oh I say, your tent is rather large! The...
The lure of a thousand eyes
The lure of a thousand eyes The mesmerising charm of the Playboy Peacock A thousand eyes turn and dance A lovestruck soul, enchanted in a trance The day softens,...
When the watcher becomes the watched - the silent thoughts of a Leopard
When the watcher becomes the watched - the silent thoughts of a Leopard Someone's stalking me. This is new. I wonder what I should do. Maybe...
Best seen and not heard
Best seen and not heard Meet the Malabar Pied Hornbill, a bird that's got the looks but not the pipes. Often found around the Mahoora Tented Safari Camp...
Being a good Salty 101
Being a good Salty 101 "Good morning little crocodilians! Now, settle down, we're about to begin class." "Right my little Saltwater Crocodile babies, first off, the basics....
Up to no good!
Up to no good! "That's what my mama says when she sees me grinning." "But hey, these adults are so boring. They move slowly and they just...
The cuddliest owl of all
The cuddliest owl of all The Chestnut Backed Owlet is an adorable little owl that's difficult to spot, but a delight to watch! Surely the inspiration for...
Flamingo Vogue - January Edition
Flamingo Vogue - January Edition Well, we're off to Sri Lanka this month to follow the A-list Greater Flamingos, as they holiday and party the night...
Diary of Fearsome Fangra, the Jungle Cat
Diary of Fearsome Fangra, the Jungle Cat Day 90: I just wish mummy would just let me be, instead of watching over me all the time....
I am a Rinshi Beast and I must destroy the Power Rangers!
I am a Rinshi Beast and I must destroy the Power Rangers! "Honey wake up, wake up, you're not a Rinshi whatever, you're an Indian Pangolin...
Happiness is a fat tree branch and a glorious sunset
Happiness is a fat tree branch and a glorious sunset Where else would you go for the perfect end to a succulent meal? The poster child for...
Lost in thought
Lost in thought "There used to be more of us, my dad said…" "He also said that I'm a Purple Faced Langur, but I'm not quite sure...
The real touch-me-not!
The real touch-me-not! Some animals bite, some run away and some, like the Indian Crested Porcupine, like to put their "back into it" and gently persuade...
You gotta problem buddy?
You gotta problem buddy? "I fix problems. You could say that I make problems... disappear. Never had a problem that I couldn't fix." When I was young,...
Gadzooks! What are you doing here? Go away… I feel so exposed!
Gadzooks! What are you doing here? Go away… I feel so exposed! A tell-all, in-depth, investigative interview with the recently exposed Brown Hawk Owl, Percy. Reporter: So,...
Hmph… I'm not talking to you.
Hmph… I'm not talking to you. When you're mated for life, a tiff now and then is part of life for the Malabar Pied Hornbill! If you're...
Joey doesn't share food!
Joey doesn't share food! Solitary by nature, this big guy can be nastier than Joey when it comes to sharing food. But unlike Joey, the leopard...
Seriously, a photo? Now?
Seriously, a photo? Now? Getting soaked can put anyone in a grumpy mood, especially the Sri Lankan Brown Fish Owl - the poster bird for an...
The Animal Which Speaks Like a Human; The Indian Brown Mongoose
The Animal Which Speaks Like a Human; The Indian Brown Mongoose Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Horton Plains National Park Fun factsMongooses are a species that is...
The Chuck-chucking Indian Nightjar
The Chuck-chucking Indian Nightjar Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Wilpattu National Park Fun factsLike other Nightjars, the indian Nightjar too has a wide gape, long wings, soft...
The Majestic Sri Lankan Leopard
The Majestic Sri Lankan Leopard Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Yala National Park Fun factsLeopards are carnivorous and feed on a myriad of animals, ranging from sambur...
A Bird With The Quickest Digestion ; The Black-headed Oriole
A Bird With The Quickest Digestion ; The Black-headed Oriole Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Wilpattu National Park Fun factsThe Black-headed Oriole, is a bird which forages...
A Global Bird - The Common Snipe
A Global Bird - The Common Snipe Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Wilpattu National Park Fun FactsThe male Common Snipe performs a 'winnowing', generally referred to their...
The Mugger Crocodile of Udawalawe
The Mugger Crocodile of Udawalawe Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Udawalawe National Park Fun FactsThe mugger crocodile gets its name from the way its teeth are placed....
The Majestic Tusker 'Sando' of Kumana
The Majestic Tusker 'Sando' of Kumana Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Yala National Park Fun FactsThis picture of 'Sando' the male tusker was taken in Yala National Park -...
The Monogamous Sri Lankan Jackal
The Monogamous Sri Lankan Jackal Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Wilpattu National Park Fun FactsThe Sri Lankan jackal, also known as the 'Golden jackals' practice a monogamous...
Now you see me, now you don't
Now you see me, now you don't Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Udawalawe National Park Fun factsThe Bronzeback Tree Snake (Dendrelaphis Tristis) can jump from treetop to...
Interview with Zeno the Green Bee-eater
Interview with Zeno the Green Bee-eater Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Wilpattu National Park Fun facts Q: The burning question on everyone's mind is, "how do you eat...
The whistler in the woods
The whistler in the woods Sinharaja Rainforest Fun facts Spend a little bit of time in the hill rainforests and you will soon learn to pick out the...
Excerpts from the podcast of Gettawt the Palm Civet
Excerpts from the podcast of Gettawt the Palm Civet Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Yala National Park Fun Facts "Listen up humans, I am a Civet and not...
Did someone say Sloth Bear?
Did someone say Sloth Bear? Wilpattu National Park Lesser-known facts There was a point in time, when scientists thought to believe that these Sloth Bears were 'bear-like sloths'...
The lean feline; the Jungle Cat
The lean feline; the Jungle Cat Wilpattu National Park Lesser-known facts Once again, similar to other cats, Jungle Cats too can climb trees. Similar to other felines, they...
A glimpse into man's origins with the intelligent Toque Monkey
A glimpse into man's origins with the intelligent Toque Monkey Yala National Park Lesser-known facts The Toque Monkey is a very social species. They live in groups of...
The sharp Hawk-Eagle of Sri Lanka
The sharp Hawk-Eagle of Sri Lanka Kumana National Park Lesser-known facts The Changeable Hawk Eagle is a medium to large sized raptor, which is about 60 to 72...
Delicately spotted - the Ceylon Spotted Deer
Delicately spotted - the Ceylon Spotted Deer Yala National Park Where to find them The Ceylon spotted deer could be found grazing in grassy lands and by the...
Sri Lankan Jackal
Sri Lankan Jackal Kumana National Park Where to find them The Sri Lankan jackal can be found throughout the island - but however is less prevalent in the...
The King of the Sri Lankan jungle - the Sri Lankan Leopard
The King of the Sri Lankan jungle - the Sri Lankan Leopard Wilpattu National Park Lesser known facts The Sri Lankan Leopard, Panthera pardus kotiya, as its name...
A natural Red Riding Hood in the wild - The Red Faced Malkoha
A natural Red Riding Hood in the wild - The Red Faced Malkoha Sinharaja Rainforest Where to find them Pictured here is the Red Faced Malkoha, Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus...
The misfortune of fame
The misfortune of fame Kumana National Park Fun Facts The fame of the White-rumped Shama stretches back through the ages. At one time, Its melodious voice used to...
Instructions for a productive day out for the young leopard
Instructions for a productive day out for the young leopard Wilpattu National Park Fun Facts Wake up early and go for a brisk walk. This will help you...
Interview with Bullet Senadhi
Interview with Bullet Senadhi Udawalawe National Park Fun Facts Q: Bullet is a very interesting name. Did you get it whilst sprinting in the Pachyderm Olympics? A: (snort laughing)...
Diary of Ravi, a chilled out Sambar Deer
Diary of Ravi, a chilled out Sambar Deer Horton Plains National Park Fun Facts "I had the most awesome day today! Ate some grass… actually quite a lot...
The misadventures of the Purple-faced langur in folklore and occult
The misadventures of the Purple-faced langur in folklore and occult Sinharaja Rainforest Fun Facts There is no shortage of whimsical tales, folklore and myths surrounding primates in Sri...
Eating venomous insects and other self-care tips for Blue-tailed bee-eaters
Eating venomous insects and other self-care tips for Blue-tailed bee-eaters Wilpattu National Park Fun Facts Spend at least 10% of your day as a Blue-tailed bee-eater on self-care...
Cheat days, tactical shells, and the endangered Indian star tortoise
Cheat days, tactical shells, and the endangered Indian star tortoise Yala National Park Fun Facts Though the Indian star tortoise is a herbivore – usually eating leaves, fruit,...
The Grizzled Giant Squirrels manifesto to a balanced diet and population control
The Grizzled Giant Squirrels manifesto to a balanced diet and population control Udawalawe National Park Fun Facts We the Grizzled Giant Squirrel, Ratufa macroura, need to stay omnivorous...
Terminator: Rise of the Indian Chameleons
Terminator: Rise of the Indian Chameleons Wilpattu National Park Fun Facts Likened to the Arnold Schwarzenegger of the Old World lizards, nothing escapes the Indian chameleon's peripheral view....
Deviant milkshake brings all the robber flies to the yard
Deviant milkshake brings all the robber flies to the yard Sinharaja Rainforest Fun Facts The common name for members of the Asilidae family is the Robber fly. This...
The Indian peafowl's scientifically-proven method to getting attention
The Indian peafowl's scientifically-proven method to getting attention Yala National Park Fun Facts Method 1 – microscopic, crystal-like structures that reflect different wavelengths of light (depending on how...
The hedonistic Gray slender loris and traditional hocus-pocus
The hedonistic Gray slender loris and traditional hocus-pocus Wilpattu National Prak Fun Facts Gray slender lorises are endemic to Sri Lanka and nocturnal primates who take the phrase...
The art of pelican seduction and general community integration
The art of pelican seduction and general community integration Kumana National Park Fun Facts Before a Spot-billed pelican can become a family bird, they need to prove they're...
Memoirs of a mugger crocodile housewife Udawalawe National Park Fun Facts "I know I'm not as big as my saltie cousin, but where I lack in brawn, I...
The chilled out and slightly deaf ninja squirrel of Sri Lanka
The chilled out and slightly deaf ninja squirrel of Sri Lanka Wilpattu National Park Fun Facts When Sri Lankan giant squirrels aren't in ninja mode, you can find...
The misunderstanding which turned a bear into a sloth
The misunderstanding which turned a bear into a sloth Yala National Park Fun Facts There isn't a funnier origin story of how animals were named, than the story...
The chuckling and slightly sadistic little island bird
The chuckling and slightly sadistic little island bird Yala National Park Fun Facts In captivity, White-throated kingfishers have been noted to rarely drink water (much like an imprisonment...
Cat got your tongue, amongst other body parts?
Cat got your tongue, amongst other body parts? Yala National Park Fun Facts The Sri Lankan Leopard is the largest leopard in the world (mostly a polite way...
The hybrid wolf that plays hide and seek
The hybrid wolf that plays hide and seek Wilpattu National Park Fun Facts Much to the annoyance of wildlife photographers who take their hybrid wolf photography quite seriously,...
Old World Monkey Politics and casual placenta-eating dominance
Old World Monkey Politics and casual placenta-eating dominance Wilpattu National Park Fun Facts Though the stereotypical monkey is known to be playful and mischievous, these primates take their...
The sashimi-loving, Sri Lankan aunty of Wilpattu
The sashimi-loving, Sri Lankan aunty of Wilpattu Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis)Wilpattu National Park They dined on mice, and slices of fish, Which they ate with a feet...
Doe: a deer, a dancing deer of Horton Plains
Doe: a deer, a dancing deer of Horton Plains Sri Lankan Sambar DeerHorton Plains National Park Fun FactsWhen you see Sri Lankan sambar dancing around, they aren't...
The party animal of Kalawewa
The party animal of Kalawewa Tusker NeelaKalawewa National Park Fun FactsOf the local male elephant population, only seven percent are tuskers – a trait that makes female...
The tragicomedy actor of Sinharaja
The tragicomedy actor of Sinharaja Hump-nosed Lizard (Lyriocephalus scutatus)Sinharaja Rainforest Fun FactsAll the world's a stage, and all the hump-nosed lizards are merely reptilian players! Easily identifiable...
My Mahoora family and other animals
My Mahoora family and other animals Being a wildlife photographer and naturalist is more of a passion than profession. Thus, naturally, in 2012 I joined the...
The tispy black!
The tipsy black? Yala National Park This comical little furball is a Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), Or "Walaha" as commonly known in Sri Lanka. Ever seen a tipsy...
The shadows of the Jungle
The shadows of the Jungle Wilpattu National Park That dark silhouette looking at you from a treetop through the thick jungle is non-other than the Sri Lankan...
Knocking horns!
Knocking horns! Yala National Park Known as the "Thith Muwa" in Sinhala literally converts to "spotted deer". Also called by other names such as Chital or Axis...
Creatures of the night!
Creatures of the night! Wilpattu National Park If you a Sri Lankan this is one of those creatures who's name is very popular but only a handful...
Blacksheep of Diving Birds
Blacksheep of Diving Birds Yala National Park Indian Darter aka the snakebird (Anhinga melanogaster)is a common sight you see in and around the villu's in the Yala...
Hunting upside down!
Hunting upside down! Sun shining down on the lush green wilderness. A small worm comes out of hiding for a mid-day snack not knowing what's hanging...
The Romeo of Nelumwila
The Romeo of Nelumwila Wilpattu National Park Ears pointed forward, eyes focused on a target in the distance this spotted killing machine is getting ready for a...
Giants and watersports
Giants and watersports The majestic Tusker, "Deegadantha 2" enjoys the occasional dip in the lake to cool himself off at the Kalawewe National Park . With...
Locked on target!
Locked on target! Wilpattu National Park Claws sinking into the branch, sharp sight and the acute sense of hearing this crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela) is resting...
Prowling in tea country to save the leopard
Stunning, sleek and spectacular, yet powerful and graceful, are these tawny and spotted creatures as they stride along the mountain ridges, masters of all they survey.
Let them live………protect their territory, will be the earnest and fervent plea to tea companies in the Central Highlands on behalf of Sri Lanka's biggest predator – our very own Big Cat, the leopard.
Panthera pardus kotiya which is a sub-species unique to the country, not found anywhere else in the world, is tragically an endangered species.
National Parks of Sri Lanka
Situated in the heart of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is renowned for its array of untouched habitats and its thriving biodiversity. It has become one of the most popular wildlife destinations in Asia owing to its exciting big game wildlife tours and its many national parks, some of which are recognised as World Heritage Sites.
Sri Lanka's 26 national parks are filled with exotic animals and plant life, some of which are endemic to the island. The Sri Lankan leopard, elephant, and sloth bear are endemic to the country while, together with the Blue Whale and Sperm Whale, they make up the country's Big Five mammals that attract hordes of tourists each year.
The wildlife of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is second to none in terms of its biodiversity and can be considered the best for big game safaris outside the African continent. As bold a statement as that may be, Sri Lanka's wildlife credentials speak for itself.
Sri Lanka's Big Five – leopard, elephant, sloth bear, blue whale, and sperm whale – are known as the country's great wildlife attractions. These species are just some of the country's plethora of wild species of fauna. It is also renowned as a birder's paradise with an array of endemic, migratory, and resident avifauna found in its 70 Important Bird Areas strewn across its diverse landscape. Sri Lanka is also famous for its abundance of exotic flora.
Mahoora by Eco Team @SriLankaSafaris
Mrs Kudova and her lovely family from Russia were thrilled and lucky to spot 3 out of the Big Five animals of Sri L… https://t.co/0yX8c13QDz
Do you ever wonder how are Mahoora naturalists can identify the leopards in a split second? Finally, the secret is… https://t.co/Sb2bEoktOR
Wild buffalos are a common sight in the waterholes close to the Mahoora Tented Safari Camp in Yala and aren't gener… https://t.co/UtCVjOIUZg


Kelly & Brooke, Co-Founders of KellyCanLaunch802, teamed up to create a business that provides busy people a one stop shop to take care of their everyday needs at work and at home.
"We are busy Moms ourselves and understand the desire to work outside of the home, raise kids, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Our goal is to give our clients more flexibility to do the fun stuff in life, while saving them time & money".
Kelly & Brooke are passionate about customer service and quality of work. The two are roll-up your sleeve business owners who do what it takes to get the job done.
Please read our recent feature in Boston Voyager!
Kelly's original business was KellyCan VT. What started out as helping a friend go through his family's house room by room to clean out, clean up and re-organize turned into a small business. Kelly creates a great rapport with her clients based on trust and communication. "Spending time in clients houses means I am in their personal space. There becomes a level of trust and camaraderie that allows us to work efficiently, effectively and thoroughly. Oftentimes, a one room project turns into so much more because clients realize the value of a job well done." Kelly helps clients turn their long overdue 'To Do' Lists into 'Got It Done' lists.
When not working, Kelly can be found running, snowboarding, playing hockey or spending time with her family. Her two boys keep her on the go with their penchant for activity!
Brooke's background includes her role as the Vice President of Product Development at a National Concierge Business based in Boston with offices across the country. As VP, Brooke was responsible for overseeing customer service staff nationally, establishing relationships with service providers throughout the country, and creating new products and services for the company. Prior to joining to that, Brooke spent many years working in the hospitality including everything from marketing positions, overseeing large events, to training restaurant staff. Brooke's passion for customer service has been a common thread throughout her life.
The love of the mountains and outdoor activities led Brooke and her family to Stowe. Since moving to Vermont Brooke planned the 2014 Jr. National Cross Country Championships, recruited talent and worked as a stylist for a 4 day photo shoot for PB Teen, worked in commercials, and worked with M3Hats in all aspects of their business. On most days you will find Brooke running around in her exercise gear.
the Moms & Dads who work for KCL802, the "launchers".


Lovely detached bungalow situated in a secluded area with large outdoor space and sea views from the garden and kitchen. Area renowned for its gorgeous countryside, pretty villages and small sandy bays.
The attractive coastal town of Yarmouth is located on the North of the Isle of Wight and centres around a small harbour popular with keen sailors. With a lovely selection of boutique shops selling a variety of gifts, jewellery and local produce, you will also find a selection of pubs and restaurants where you can pop in to sample some of the excellent seafood on offer.
Home to a traditional seaside pier where you can watch the sailing boats and ferries from the mainland coming into the Harbour, it is also home to an impressive castle built by Henry VIII, now owned by English Heritage and open to the public. Yarmouth is an ideal base for exploring the West of the Isle and is a short drive or lovely coastal walk from the popular Alum Bay and The Needles.
You can also take the footpath or cycle down to Freshwater Bay, returning via the huge chalky cliffs of the Tennyson Downs. The perfect place for a bracing seaside walk or bike ride, the west coast is one of the most picturesque areas on the island.
With so much to see and do, our Yarmouth holiday cottages are perfect for your next holiday to the Isle of Wight. Whatever kind of holiday you're after, you're sure to find the perfect place to stay in Yarmouth among our range of self-catering accommodation.


The National Academy of Sciences will propose a plan for cutting back costs at state universities.
Upon the request of Congress, a US National Academy of Sciences panel is drafting a plan to help state universities deal with continuing budget cuts. Scheduled for final release by the end of the year, the plan is expected to call for significant "belt-tightening," Nature reports, and is not likely to spare researchers and laboratories. One suggestion might be for researchers to share equipment and facilities, for example, between labs and even nearby universities, panel members told Nature. Another might address the regulations for research grant applications, such as nixing the "effort-reporting" rules, which require researchers to detail time spent on different projects, and/or asking that funding agencies cover all indirect, or overhead, costs of research like administration fees and building maintenance.
These changes are not without consequences, however. Drawing on funding agencies to cover overhead costs, for example, could squeeze the research budget even tighter than it already is. But the panel, consisting of 21 researchers, business people and university administrators, says its report will encourage funding to focus on research that will be most likely to generate products and job to promote economic growth, study chairman Chad Holliday, former chief executive of chemical company DuPont and now chairman of the board of Bank of America, told Nature. "We are trying to be the first in the world to leading-edge technology, because that brings the most prosperity to the American people," Holliday said.


text:
Q: Using p/invoke to call a function from a C api I have a C api and I am using p/invoke to call a function from the api in my C# application. The function signature is:
int APIENTRY GetData (CASHTYPEPOINTER cashData);

Type definitions:
typedef CASHTYPE* CASHTYPEPOINTER;

typedef struct CASH
{
 int CashNumber;
 CURRENCYTYPE Types[24];
} CASHTYPE;

typedef struct CURRENCY
{
 char Name[2];
 char NoteType[6];
 int NoteNumber;
} CURRENCYTYPE;

How would be my C# method signature and data types?
Thank you.

A: You need to specify the array sizes using SizeConst:
using System;
using System.Runtime.InteropServices;

public static class MyCApi
{
    [StructLayout(LayoutKind.Sequential)]
    public struct CASHTYPE
    {
        public int CashNumber;
        [MarshalAs(UnmanagedType.ByValArray, SizeConst = 24)]
        public CURRENCYTYPE[] Types;
    }

    [StructLayout(LayoutKind.Sequential, CharSet = CharSet.Ansi)]
    public struct CURRENCYTYPE
    {
        [MarshalAs(UnmanagedType.ByValTStr, SizeConst = 2)]
        public string Name;
        [MarshalAs(UnmanagedType.ByValTStr, SizeConst = 6)]
        public string NoteType;
        public int NoteNumber;
    }

    [DllImport("MyCApi.dll")]
    public static extern int GetData(ref CASHTYPE cashData);
}

A: I think it may look like this
      using System.Runtime.InteropServices;

        [StructLayout(LayoutKind.Sequential)]
        public struct CASH{
            public int CashNumber;
            [MarshalAs(UnmanagedType.ByValArray, SizeConst = 24)]
            public CURRENCY Types[24];
        }

    [ StructLayout(LayoutKind.Sequential, CharSet=CharSet.Ansi)]
        public struct CURRENCY {
             [MarshalAs( UnmanagedType.ByValTStr, SizeConst=2 )]
             public string Name;
             [MarshalAs( UnmanagedType.ByValTStr, SizeConst=6 )]
             public string NoteType;
             public int NoteNumber;
        }

        class Wrapper {
            [DllImport("my.dll")]
            public static extern int GetData(ref CASH cashData}
        }

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Nostalgic and decorative wall tin. Features the original Henry rifle, a reproduction of an authentic vintage Henry advertisement, as well as a famous Matthew Brady Civil War photograph in the background of the 7th Illinois Volunteer Infantry armed with their Henry rifles. Size 12 1/2" X 16". Rich vibrant colors and heavy embossing makes a wonderful decorative object for your home or office.


The Jazzman/Now-Again Funk series has offered surveys as broad as they are deep: Midwest Funk, Texas Funk, Florida Funk, Carolina Funk. Yet this might be the most important trawl of all: California Funk. Over a decade in the making, this, from compilers Malcolm Catto and Gerald ''Jazzman'' Short, is the Funk masterpiece. This anthology examines what happened to the independent ensembles who gigged during Sly and the Family Stone's Bay-area renaissance. It delves into the stories sidemen who worked alongside LA's Charles Wright and the Watt's 103rd Street Rhythm Bands and offers answers to elusive questions. At the same time, it offers thunderous drums, fuzzy wah-wah, fat basslines, blistering horns and exhortations akin to James Brown and his many disciples over its 21 track selection. This official reissue was licensed by the lost bandleaders, bass players, drummers, label owners and studio-vets, independents, all, lost to history no more. Packaged as a ''mini-LP'' in a thick, ''paste-on'' gatefold cardboard sleeve Now-Again's issue of California Funk also comes with a 24-page full color booklet with full liner notes, annotation, and never-before-seen photos of these most impressive organizations.