This is one of Nepal's most famous treks, set amongst breathtaking high mountain scenery. Crossing three spectacular high passes between 5,330m and 5,535m makes this trek both challenging and rewarding.
The Everest region is certainly the world's finest high mountain zone. Magnificent landscapes, imposing and prestigious peaks, tapering ridges and colourful villages contribute to turning this trek into an unforgettable experience.
The route takes you through the high Khumbu Mountains – Sherpa country – before arriving at the foot of Everest. The Kala Pathar (5,554m) ascent is one of the highlights of this trek and boasts an absolutely stunning summit panorama: Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and the dark Everest pyramid, the world's highest mountain (8,848m). The views from Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri (peak) also offer extraordinary views, from these positions we have a totally different aspect, we see an 'even larger' Everest.
This trek offers so many stunning views and great experiences undoubtedly you will be left with memories to cherish for the rest of your life.
Day 2 Fly to Lukla then Trek to Phakding Alt. 2,610m. Trek 3 hours.
An early morning mountain flight to Lukla (2,840m) with spectacular views of Gauri Shankar (7,135m), Melungtse (7,181m) and Numbur (6959m). From Lukla we make our way to our gateway to Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lakes and the land of Sherpas and their renowned hospitality.
Our trek heads northwards through the village of Lukla, which descends to Ghat along the east bank of the Dudh Kosi ('Milk River'). A gentle climb and level meandering walk brings us to Phakding. En route we pass through several villages and smaller settlements ending with Sherpa hospitality.
Day 3 Trek to Namche Bazaar Alt. 3,440m. Trek 7 hours.
Continuing along the bank of the Dudh Kosi, the trail climbs through forests of rhododendron and giant pines to Jorsale. Shortly after completing checkpoint formalities we cross the Dudh Kosi via a large suspension bridge to start a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar. During this ascent, subject to clear weather conditions, we encounter our first glimpse of Everest and Lhotse on foot. Namche Bazaar, 'Sherpa Capital', is situated in a crescent amphitheatre that towers above two great valleys, Dudh Kosi and Bhote Kosi, offering a stunning view of the mountains across the valley.
Day 4 Namche Bazaar Alt. 3,440m. Trek 4 hours.
Time is available to make an excursion to either the village of Thamo or Syangboche. At Thamo there is the Thamo Nunnery; in the north east looms the majestic Khumbi Yul Lha- a black rocky mountain, which is sacred to the Buddhists, to the west waterfalls crash down the cliff face to the Bhote Kosi; the trail here is on the traditional route to Tibet, so you may come across caravans of yaks led by Tibetan merchants. Syangboche is where the world's highest airstrip is located; in the west stands Mount Kawande; the trail here takes a steep ascent along small pine trees and juniper shrubs, en route looms Khumbi Yul Lha.
Day 5 Deboche Alt. 3,820m. Trek 6 hours.
The trail ascends out of 'Sherpa Capital' and follows a fairly wide flat path along the valley with Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse commanding our view. There is a steep descent taking us through a forest towards the bridge over the Dudh Kosi. After crossing the river we climb up a switchback path through a rhododendron forest where we may encounter musk deer and wild colourful peacocks, and possibly a Himalayan Tahr (goat antelope). The climb steepens as we approach Tyangboche with breathtaking views of Everest, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and Taboche opening up before us. Tyangboche, famous for its legendary monastery, which is the largest in Khumbu; there is time to visit both the monastery and museum whilst we are here. The final part of the trail for today descends slightly to Deboche.
Day 6 Dingboche Alt. 4,410m. Trek 5 hours.
Coming away from Deboche we take a steep descent through meadows and a pine forest towards a small bridge over the Imja Khola. From here there is a steady climb to Dingboche where there are spectacular views of Ama Dablam.
En route we pass through Pangboche the home of the most ancient monastery in the region and the Gompa which houses the famous Yeti scalp.
Day 7 Dingboche Alt. 4,410m. Trek 5 hours.
Today is our second acclimatization day. You can either explore the village and surrounding area or simply relax and watch the world go by.
There is an option to take a guided excursion to explore the Imaj Khola valley with a walk to Nagarjun Ri. Within half an hour of leaving the village along a black rocky trail there are magnificent views of Makalu and Borangche. Whilst looking down towards Namche Bazaar there are spectacular views of Khumbu Valley. At the end of the trail it opens up into a boulder field where there are magnificent close up views of Ama Dabam and Island Peak. Retracing our steps we return to the village.
Day 8 Chhukung and Chhukung Ri Alt. 4,730m. Trek 6 hours.
Away from Dingboche the trail ascends steeply along a rocky arid path to Chhukung; arriving in just over 2 hours. After exploring the village, lunching and resting we make our way up to Chhukung Ri. Continuing along another steep rocky trail we reach the summit of Chhukung Ri at 5,546m. Immediately we are captivated by Lhotse, the fourth highest peak in the world, the closeness makes it incredibly awe-inspiring, undermining the spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Island Peak and Thamserku. Although the mountain views are the same as those from Chhukung village, on the summit the mountains are more commanding with their extraordinary views and proximity.
Day 9 Labuche via Kongma La Alt. 4,910m. Trek 8 hours.
An early morning start as we cross our first pass Kongma La at 5,535m. Today should not be underestimated; it is a challenging trek. As we take a side valley towards the pass the first part of the trail is fairly level before a short steep ascent, on a narrow path, taking between 4 and 5 hours that brings us to the pass's summit. As we ascend we witness the same amazing scenery as on Chhukung Ri. The top of the pass is adorned with prayer flags and from east to west we have a breathtaking view of peaks and glaciers including Lobuche East and West. The trail descends steeply away from the pass bringing us to the Khumbu glacier, which we cross, negotiating our way through the moraines to reach the pastures of Labuche. Sunset on Nuptse ends our first pass perfectly.
Day 10 Gorakshep via Everest Base Camp Alt. 5,140m. Trek 7 hours.
Another early morning start as the trail continues to follow the Khumbu Glacier northwards towards Gorakshep and then on to Everest Base Camp. The moraines make the path awkward to traverse. Pomo Ri looms into view as we approach Gorakshep whilst to our right Nuptse raises in a sheer spire and behind it an elusive sight of Everest. A descent brings us to Gorakshep (5,140m) where we lunch and rest before embarking on the trail to Everest Base Camp. Back on the Khumbu Glacier, although the views on this stretch of the valley are limiting, traversing the glacier and walking by seracs, ice pinnacles, makes it fascinating. From Base Camp we get close up views of Khumbu Icefall, and although there is no sighting of Everest, Nuptse is imposing with its closeness. After exploring thearea we retrace our steps to Gorakshep.
Day 11 Ascend Kala Pathar and Trek to Zongla Alt. 4,830m. Trek 8 hours.
In terms of incredible, breathtaking scenery today is the highlight. It is another early morning start to see dawn break and capture this magnificent daily event as Everest and surrounding peaks reveal themselves. An intricate ascending route which threads its way through crevasses and over moraine ridges. At Kala Pathar's summit (5,554m) there is an unforgettable panorama: Ama Dablam, Makalu, Nuptse, Lhotse and the impressive black pyramid of Everest. When it is time to leave with our indelible memory of all that is before us we retrace our steps to Gorakshep; the route continues downwards to our destination via Labuche passing a number of streams to the grazing pastures of Zongla, a small village that sits at the foot of Cholatse (6,335m).
Day 12 Thagnag via Cho La Alt. 4,700m. Trek 8 hours.
An early start for the trek over the Cho La (5,330m) pass; with spectacular wilderness between Zongla and today's resting place, we depart with a packed lunch. The trail is well defined as we leave the grazing pastures behind and start our ascent to the pass. Crossing a small glacier, which is usually covered in snow, is reasonably straightforward as we continue our ascent to Cho La's summit. From here there are excellent views with different aspects of the mountains seen before. A steep descent is made to Thagnag, a small Sherpa hamlet, taking us along a moraine and rock trail and through a boulder field.
Day 13 Gokyo Alt. 4,790m. Trek 3 hours.
Leaving Thagnag the trail takes us along the eastern side of Gokyo Valley. Shortly we will be crossing the Nagjumba Glacier, which is well marked with cairns. At the top of the moraine overlooking the Nagjumba Glacier we climb down beside a tributary which leads us to the perfect turquoise waters of the third Gokyo Lake where Gokyo village, a small settlement, lies on its shores.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore the village and lakes.
Day 14 Gokyo Alt. 4,790m. Trek 4 hours.
Mountains always appear most spectacular when they are graced by dawn and dusk. With this in mind we start early this morning to ascend Gokyo Ri, a small peak above Gokyo village and lakes. The views on the way up are fantastic but in no way prepares you for the 360º view at the summit. It is one of the best views in the world, and some would say the best in Nepal. In front of you are Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu, four of the fourteen eight-thousanders on earth, dominating the myriad of 'smaller' peaks including Ama Dablam and Nuptse. Similar view to Kala Pathar but the proximity to the mountains makes this panorama more majestic and breathtaking. As we pull ourselves away from this outstanding natural beauty we retrace our steps to the village.
In the afternoon we take the rocky trail beside the Nagjumba Glacier to the Fifth Lake. This is the largest of the Gokyo lakes; from here we will have a close up view of the sixth highest mountain in the world Mount Cho Oyu at 8,188m. Retracing our steps we return to the village.
Day 15 Ledgen via Renjo La Alt. 5360m. Trek 8 hours.
Today we complete our final pass, Renjo La at 5,360m, taking a step back in time as our trail leads us along a wilderness caravan route and several old Sherpa villages.
As we leave the village of Gokyo the trail takes us up a gentle grassy slope, which quickly becomes a steep incline, with the ground surface turning to scree and rock making the access to the top of the pass challenging. The highlight of the day is the reward at the top, as you step on the pass the stunning outlook unfolds: Everest, Gyachung Kang, Lhotse, Makalu and the Gokyo lakes to the east, while the west offers Tengi Ragi Tau, Rolwaling Himal and the small Rermo Pokhari lake, which we pass on our descent to Legden.
Day 16 Thame Alt. 3,800m. Trek 4 hours.
The trail today is much easier than previous days. It takes us along an old Tibetan Himalayan trade route following the Bhote Kosi and ending at the village of Thame, our destination. The landscape becomes a forest of firs, with juniper cladding the hillside. Thame is the oldest Sherpa village in the Everest region, and the birthplace of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, who summited Mt. Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary. Thame Monastery is one of the oldest in the region and well worth a visit.
Day 17 Phakding Alt. 2,610m. Trek 6 hours.
Leaving Thame behind we first descend to the Bhote Kosi before taking the trail on the relatively flat and green path towards Namche Bazaar. From here we descend to a suspension bridge to cross the Dudh Kosi. Continuing downwards through forests of rhododendron and giant pines and along the banks of this river we arrive at Monjo, where there are great views of Kusum Kanguru (6,367m). Then we continue toward Phakding.
Day 18 Lukla Alt. 2,840m. Trek 3 hours.
Our final day of walking is along the east bank of the Dudh Kosi to Lukla. A meandering level walk followed by a gentle descent to Ghat; with our final ascent bringing us to Lukla. Time to relax, reflect on the route explored by few people, and enjoy Sherpa hospitality.
Day 19 Kathmandu Included meals breakfast. Alt. 1,350m.
Flight back to Kathmandu; departure time is subject to weather conditions.
On your return to Kathmandu,your time is free to further explore the city and its shops or simply chill out.
I've recently returned from a 14 day Trek with Bigraj Tamang as our guide for the Three High Passes. The trek was amazing and the quality of the guiding fantastic. Resham was great when we were planning our trek and so accommodatingly flexible with our plans.
I'd highly recommend anyone to have a go at the Three High Passes, it's the most beautiful trek I've ever undertaken, varied and challenging.
Do the trek and go with these guys, they'll make it as enjoyable as you could ever imagine.
20 Day Trek through the Everest Region including Kong Ma La, Everest Base Camp, Kala Pattar, Cho La, Gokyo Ri and Renjo La. Spectacular scenery, incredibly organised and diligent guides and porters (Thanks Laxman), flexibility with itinerary when needed regarding various levels of ability within the group. I would recommend Trek Nepal International to anybody wanting to participate in any/all of Nepals outdoor adventure activities and/or cultural tours.


Thnng.... and the screen goes black. I had to walk away before I go and break something like Me! Argh!
wow ... had to go through three pages to catch up..
what imaginations we have here... totally awesome.
I did do two just for fun images over the christmas break in between grandkids..
I Thought You Said Elephant!
and wonderful saliva :) !!
have you played much with toonpro and wireframe pro yet ?
Final tweaking. I took above image and ran it run through 'poster edges' ps filter. Then dropped the shadow pass on top (parameter to 'multiply'). Tweaked that the shadow pass's tonal levels to reduce the midtone brightness.
Not at all yet. Darned PC keeps crashing.
ah good luck, I'm sorry you are having those troubles!!
'Bruce and The Drowning Skeletons" nominal title, detail: .
More than a nod to Casper Friedrich's use of the compositional "Rückenfigur" (figure from the back). If you know his 'Wanderer above the Sea of Fog' then you'll catch the meaning.
The idea is to show the viewer what the person in the image is seeing - to involve them more in the landscape. There's also the advantage of keeping the figure's face hidden - with its attendant mystery.
Against that is the sense of 'isolation and melancholy' that we feel because the person has their back to us.
Mind you, if you are seeing what Bruce is seeing, then it's time for a holi(y)day.
Headwax - love the way you are building up the scene from landscape, wizard, and skeletons !!!
Stezza - a couple of classic renders, great as always.
Dart - your composite scene is looking marvellous, hope the computer does not slow you down.
Very impressive, Andrew. Great to see some of your steps. Both inspiring and instructive.
Love the toons, Stezza. Can't wait to see which you decide to enter.
Dart, excellent. Hope you get it finished.
Remember the containment tank that I modeled? Remember voting on who should be put in it?
We'll see if I can clean it up before the deadline.
EDIT: This is a version before postwork. However, I will render another version with that doesn't have the blown out light on Brash's face.
Thanks, Headwax. Another of my cheezy faux pulp covers.
EDIT: If anyone is a Ray Harryhausen fan, recall the plot of The 7th Voyage of Sinbad.
Multipass example from someone with no business providing a multipass example. As always, suggestions welcome, but maybe this will encourage others who haven't tried the multipasses to experiment. Still a full week to go.
Here is a result from the volumetric primitive pass.
Here is a comparison of results by using selected hair from volume prmitive pass as a separate layer over straight render, and then setting the volume pass to "color dodge." The hair can be highlighted by adjusting the degree of color dodge.
color dodge set at zero, 50, and 100 percent.
One more - here is this interim result (1st attempt to correct lighting on face) after compositing with filter forge watercolor and aquarelle filters.
Meh, school has started back up and has piled readings onto my plate. Biology, dang it!
Sorry wasn't able to play this one.
3 more days to render?
@MAJourney - I hate it when life gets in the way! Thanks for participating in the WIP thread. Hope you make a last ditch effort to get an entry in, but if not, then dont forget to vote. Make sure to check out the next challenge.
@Mystarra - either use clouds (or another drop down such as fire) or use a multipass render in some way. Don't have to do both, just one or the other.
Thanks for the comments, Stezza and Headwax. For my projects, I am slowly substtuting elements. For example, I modeled a new city for the Brash/Moxie shrinking cover. Just a terrain and few duplicated buildings and a winding bridge/road.
Still a few days left. Don't forget to get your entries in, @Varsel, @MDO2010, @Dartanbeck, @Headwax_Carrara, @UnifiedBrain, and everyone else. Remember to specifiy a category.
my images are dark these days my head filled with the cruelty in the world.
Dark can very good. Or, render something bright and uplifting to break your mood. We accept all kinds. (Hope your spirits lift - sending positive karma your way).
As some red headed orphan said, the sun will come up tomorrow. Then the day after that. And then the day after that midnight Daz Utah time the entry thread will close. So, just over two and a half days to get more renders in.
I got the random colors and texture by taking the straight render and the passes for volumetric primitive and background and rendering back on a plane in Carrara. I used the multipasses to drive a color gradient mixed in the color channel and to drive the bump channel.
Pretty simple scene, using AM's wolf 2 and bison. I used Carrara hair for the fur, and copied the animal body maps to the hair's root and tip channels.
I'm determined to finish an entry, still working out the composition and scene elements...so much to do, lol.
@DesertDude - looking great so far. You can get it in.
Everyone - might as well state now that the entry thread will not close until Monday morning Jan 28 at 8:00 am Daz Utah time. I've shared my internet issue woes elsewhere, suffice to say here that I won't be seeking out internet access in the middle of the night if I can't get WiFi in my condo.


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Astronomers observed star ejecting a massive burst of energy and charged particles
A young, sun-like star may hold warnings for life on Earth.
By Pranjal Mehar
Artist's depiction of the star EK Draconis ejecting a coronal mass ejection as two planets orbit. (Credit: National Astronomical Observatory of Japan)
While observing the star system, located dozens of light-years from Earth, astronomers- for the first time- observed a star called EK Draconis, ejecting a massive burst of energy and charged particles. This cosmic firework show was extremely powerful than anything scientists have seen in our solar system.
The study was conducted by the University of Colorado Boulder, collaborating with the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, University of Hyogo, Kyoto University, Kobe University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, the University of Tokyo, and Doshisha University.
Scientists, through this study, explored a stellar phenomenon called a 'coronal mass ejection' or solar storm. This ejection consists of extremely hot particles called plasma that moves throughout the space at millions of miles per hour. Sometimes, they affect Earth and satellites in orbit.
According to this new study, these coronal mass ejections can get a lot worse than thought. Originated from the sun, they can warn just how dangerous the weather in space can be.
Astrophysicist Yuta Notsu of the University of Colorado Boulder said, "The coronal mass ejections often come right after starlets lose a flare or a sudden and bright burst of radiation that can extend far out into space."
In 2019, scientists showed that young sun-like stars around the galaxy experiences frequent several time powerful superflares. Scientists wondered if superflares could lead to an equally super coronal mass ejection?
Notsu said, "Superflares are much bigger than the flares that we see from the sun. So we suspect that they would also produce much bigger mass ejections. But until recently, that was just conjecture."
To find out their answers, scientists focused on EK Draconis. EK Draconis is a curious solar-type star the same size as our sun. Almost just 100 million years old, it's a relative youngster in a cosmic sense.
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and Kyoto University's SEIMEI Telescope, they observed the star for 32 nights in winter and spring 2020. On April 5, they noticed a superflare eruption that was a big one.
About 30 minutes later, the team observed what appeared to be a coronal mass ejection flying away from the star's surface. Scientists could catch only the first step in that ejection's life, called the "filament eruption" phase. But even so, it was a monster, moving at a top speed of roughly 1 million miles per hour.
Not noted that "huge mass ejections may have been much more common in the solar system's early years. Gigantic coronal mass ejections, in other words, could have helped to shape planets like Earth and Mars into what they look like today."
"The atmosphere of present-day Mars is very thin compared to Earth's. In the past, we thought Mars had a much thicker atmosphere. Coronal mass ejections may help us to understand what happened to the planet over billions of years."
Namekata, K., Maehara, H., Honda, S. et al. Probable detection of an eruptive filament from a superflare on a solar-type star. Nat Astron (2021). DOI: 10.1038/s41550-021-01532-8
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Credit Counsel, Inc. reveals details of extended proposed CFPB rulemaking comment deadline
13 Aug 2019, 06:01 GMT+10
South Florida / ACCESSWIRE / August 12, 2019 / Cash flow company Credit Counsel, Inc. founder Christopher Mihoulides examines extended proposed rulemaking comment deadline issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau extends its newly proposed rulemaking comment deadline until September 18, debt collection industry professionals such as Credit Counsel, Inc. founder Christopher Mihoulides are considering their options as ACA International members who have not yet done so are prompted, again, to review the proposed rule and weigh in on the matter.
'The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has extended its deadline for comments on the proposed rule to modernize the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act until Wednesday, September 18, 2019,' explains Mihoulides.
ACA International, a trade group representing collection agencies, collection attorneys, creditors, debt buyers, and debt collection industry service providers in the United States, has, says Mihoulides, worked diligently on compiling feedback from its members. 'ACA International has also compiled a comprehensive comment letter on the rule proposal,' adds the expert, 'thanks to an extensive grassroots advocacy effort.'
According to Mihoulides, new and existing ACA International members are still invited to join the ongoing advocacy campaign. 'Members who have not yet done so are invited and encouraged to join the advocacy campaign until the new close of the comment period on September 18,' adds the Credit Counsel, Inc. founder.
Moving forward, ACA International is expected to provide further information surrounding how best to file individual comments, according to Mihoulides. 'A series of member webinars and the provision of further information tied to the extended proposed rulemaking comment deadline issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is also expected,' he adds.
The extended deadline comes after numerous consumer groups issued a written request to a prominent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director. 'In July, seven consumer groups wrote to Kathy Kraninger, a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director, requesting that the comment deadline for the recently proposed, new debt collection rulemaking be extended by two months,' reveals Mihoulides.
'It's absolutely critical that the industry remains engaged in this process,' he continues, 'and commits to working closely with ACA International as the debt collection sector trade group continues to advocate for additional clarity on behalf of collection agencies, attorneys, debt buyers, creditors, and their service providers.'
ACA International members who have not yet done so are highly encouraged to review the proposed rule, according to Credit Counsel, Inc. boss Christopher Mihoulides. The organization, he says, is expected to continue to work closely with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in coming weeks.
'Their advocacy efforts, I believe,' he adds, wrapping up, 'will ensure that the final rule is beneficial for both the debt collection industry and consumers alike.'
Based in South Florida, Credit Counsel, Inc. is a national and international debt recovery firm specializing in commercial, medical, and occupational health debt collection. Founded by Christopher Mihoulides and fellow debt recovery industry professionals, Credit Counsel, Inc. serves a broad range of clients across the United States and worldwide. For more information, call 877-224-7904 or visit http://www.creditcounselinc.com/.
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Q: How to call a .py file to execute using JMeter I have created a Python Script that basically test Web API. (i.e DynamicWebAPIResponse.py)
Above file internally call two files.

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*DynamicWebAPI.ini (Configuration file).

*decript.exe (For encryption & description).

How it would be possible to execute the DynamicWebAPIResponse.py file Using JMeter?
Also use two dependent file when required?
Note : DynamicWebAPIResponse.py consist of 2000+ lines of code.
Thanks In Advance.

A: There are 2 options:

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*Call the file normally using OS Process Sampler, check out How to Run External Commands and Programs Locally and Remotely from JMeter article for more details

*Put Jython library to JMeter Classpath, this way you will be able to use Python code in the JSR223 Test Elements

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Q: Remove blank lines Powershell output I wrote a script to find GID's in AD, this is working fine, the issue I'm having is filtering out the blank (null lines)
 $searcher=[adsisearcher]"(objectCategory=user)"
$result = $searcher.FindAll()
$result | Select-Object @{Name="DN";Expression+{$_.properties.distinguishedname}},@{Name="gid";Expression={$_.properties.gidnumber }} |Sort-Object -Property gid

A: I find it odd that you would be getting blank lines with that code. Can't think of a scenario where the distinguishedname of a user is null. The one issue with your code that I do see might just be a typo in your first calculated expression:
@{Name="DN";Expression+{$_.properties.distinguishedname}}

should instead be
@{Name="DN";Expression={$_.properties.distinguishedname}}

However that should have just made a syntax error that would be easily caught before execution.
Filtering Blanks
A real easy PowerShell way to deal with this is to use a simple Where-Object clause. For argument sake lets say that the GID could be empty/null.
$result | Select-Object @{Name="DN";Expression={$_.properties.distinguishedname}},@{Name="gid";Expression={$_.properties.gidnumber }} | Where-Object{$_.GID} | Sort-Object -Property gid

A null or empty value evaluates to False in PowerShell. Where-Object{$_.GID} will only allow objects with a populated property for GID to pass as output. You will get similar results from string static methods as well. These would also add readability to your code.
... | Where-Object{[string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($_.GID)} | ...

There is also [string]::IsNullOrEmpty()

A: Sort Object has a -unique property which will remove most of the blank lines, all but one as you have guessed. You could also pipe to a
where-object -ne '`n'

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Das Kleingebiet Balatonfüred (ungarisch Balatonfüredi kistérség) war bis Ende 2012 eine ungarische Verwaltungseinheit (LAU 1) innerhalb des Komitats Veszprém in Mitteltransdanubien. Im Zuge der Verwaltungsreform von 2013 ging das Kleingebiet vollständig in den nachfolgenden Kreis Balatonfüred (ungarisch Balatonfüredi járás) über. Diesem neuen Kreis wurde noch die Gemeinde Alsóörs des Kleingebiets Balatonalmadi zugeordnet.

Im Kleingebiet Balatonfüred lebten Ende 2012 auf einer Fläche von 324,41 km² 22.664 Einwohner. Mit 70 Einwohnern/km² lag die Bevölkerungsdichte unter dem Komitatsdurchschnitt (78 Einwohner/km²).

Der Verwaltungssitz befand sich in der einzigen Stadt Balatonfüred (13.313 Ew.).

Ortschaften
Die folgenden Ortschaften gehörten zum Kleingebiet Balatonfüred:

Einzelnachweise

Siehe auch
 Kleingebiet

Balatonfüred
Komitat Veszprém

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Chairil Anwar (Medan, 26 de julio de 1922-Yakarta, 28 de abril de 1949) fue un poeta indonesio adscrito a la Generación del 45 y algunas veces al movimiento simbolista. Se estima que Chairil ha compuesto alrededor de 96 trabajos líricos y cerca de 70 poemas en su corta trayectoria.

Biografía

Anwar nació y se crio en Medan, Indonesia, como hijo único de Toeloes y Saleha, ambos residentes del distrito Lima Puluh Kota, Sumatra occidental, hasta que su madre, en 1940, decidió mudarse con él a Batavia donde Chairil empezó a entrar en contacto con los círculos literarios locales. En 1942 publicó su primer poema y siguió escribiendo hasta el día de su muerte. Algunos de sus poemas fueron censurados por los japoneses ya que, en aquella época de transición social y política, Japón invadía Indonesia.

Se casó con Hapsah Wiraredja en agosto de 1946 y tuvo una hija, Evawami Alissa. Sin embargo, el matrimonio no duró mucho y terminó en divorcio en 1948. Aparentemente debido a su agitado horario, se debilitó físicamente y se enfermó con varias enfermedades.

Su vida despreocupada y libre de ataduras, rebelde y acusado de plagio en alguna de sus obras, Chairil Anwar adoptó un estilo único en sus escrituras en las cuales se aprecia el tema recurrente de la muerte y todo lo relacionado con dicho fenómeno.

Controversia y estilo

En 1933, con la aparición de la revista Pudjangga Baru ("El nuevo escritor"), una nueva generación de intelectuales comenzó a evaluar si mantener los valores tradicionales o aceptar conscientemente las normas occidentales en el esfuerzo por establecer una cultura moderna pero genuinamente indonesia . Esta discusión fue interrumpida por la ocupación japonesa de Indonesia en 1942, que eventualmente rompió una generación que todavía estaba estrechamente ligada a la situación colonial de Indonesia. Con la revolución nacionalista indonesia de 1945, pasó a primer plano una nueva generación de jóvenes escritores fervientemente nacionalistas e idealistas que profesaban un humanismo universal. Su inspiración y líder fue Anwar. El clima político cambió radicalmente tras los violentos acontecimientos que rodearon la llegada al poder de Suharto en 1965-66. Se introdujo una estricta censura gubernamental y muchos escritores fueron encarcelados o silenciados. Las continuas restricciones a la libertad de expresión limitaron la actividad literaria durante las décadas siguientes, aunque estas restricciones se suavizaron un poco tras la renuncia de Suharto a la presidencia, en 1998.

Durante la ocupación japonesa de Indonesia y Malaya, esta nueva literatura indonesia se hizo popular también en Malaya. La adopción del bahasa malayo (indonesio) como lengua oficial de Indonesia en 1949 impulsó aún más el desarrollo de la literatura vernácula en ambos países. La nueva tradición se desarrolló tras la independencia, y sus escritores más destacados en Indonesia fueron, en poesía, Chairil Anwar y Sitor Situmorang.

Descrito por sus amigos y conocidos, aunque era alguien sensible a su manera, su arrogancia y poca educación le hacían una persona difícil de comprender o de convivir con ella.

Su estilo está considerado por muchos como atmosférico, cargado de imágenes, símbolos, recursos literarios y, a veces, pesimismo. El tema recurrente en sus obras es la muerte.

La controversia llegó cuando los críticos literarios lo tacharon de occidentalizado, y de rechazar varios principios que la gente posee en Indonesia y que se consideran clave para la convivencia y la austeridad. Es por su estilo occidental, mezclando pesimismo, existencialismo e individualismo, por lo que es criticado tan fervientemente; sus influencias son básicamente Europeas sobre todo de Holanda (Países bajos) aunque también adoptó influencias indonesias y japonesas. Aun así, fue criticado porque algunos de sus poemas tienen un sentido bastante personal cosa que dificultaba la lectura de sus escrituras y su estado dentro de la Generación del 45, pero no dejaba de cumplir con los requisitos.

Fue acusado de plagio numerosas veces y se rumorea que eso lo llevó a arder a las llamas tras su muerte o que, incluso, fue la causa de su muerte, aunque no se sabe con certeza, lo que aseguran muchos es que murió por una enfermedad pero que no fue reconocida como una normal, por lo tanto, pudo ser una anomalía. Él contestó ante las reclamaciones por plagio diciendo que no le quedaba otro remedio debido a su falta de dinero.

Era un poeta excéntrico y fue acusado de igual manera de cleptomanía y, otra de sus manías era la de siempre estar enfermo o cansado.

El estudioso holandés de la literatura indonesia, A. Teeuw, lo describió con razón como "el poeta perfecto", por su distintivo patrón de líneas cortas y largas enlazadas, que rompe la tendencia monótona del patrón tradicional de cuatro líneas. Algunos de sus poemas más populares son "Nisan" (Lápida), "Aku" (Yo), "Dimesjid" (En la mezquita), "Diponegoro", "Isa" (Jesús), "Doa" (Oración) y "Cemara Menderai Sampai Jauh" (Los abetos se siembran en la distancia).

Muerte

Murió el 28 de abril del 1949 en un Hospital CBZ (ahora R.S. Ciptomangunkusomo) por una enfermedad no identificada. Tenía 26 años y fue enterrado en el cementerio Karet Bivak, Yakarta, el 29 de abril. La causa de la muerte era incierta, con algunos indicios de tuberculosis, algunos tifus y otros que sugerían sífilis, muchos esgrimen muchas otras opciones ya que la causa de su muerte sigue siendo en parte desconocida hasta estos días, a pesar de todo. Su aniversario de muerte, el 28 de abril, se celebra como el Día Nacional de la Literatura en Indonesia.

Referencias

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For many homeowners in Montreal, buying a house is not possible without taking a mortgage, and the most preferred mortgage for many people is the fixed rate mortgage. According to available statistics, 66% of mortgages in Canada are fixed rate, while the rests are variable rate mortgages and other variants of mortgages. You might be planning to take a fixed rate mortgage for your home too, but what is a fixed rate mortgage? Many people don't have a clear understanding of these terms and only opt for an option because their friends did the same thing. Your Montreal mortgage broker will discuss the details of each option with you, but here is a brief write-up on what a fixed rate mortgage is all about.
In a fixed rate mortgage, you get a loan with an interest rate that does not change for the term of the mortgage. This means that irrespective of the fluctuations in the interest rates, you will continue to repay a constant amount of money for your mortgage till the end of the term. The term is a set period for which you will pay an agreed sum of money at a given interest rate. Fixed rate mortgages can have terms ranging from six months to over ten years.
People opt for the fixed rate mortgage because they are sure of what they will be paying for the mortgage term, an essential for many young families who have a limited source of income to finance their living. The most popular fixed rate mortgage is the 5-year term mortgage, and currently, the best 5-year fixed rate for Montreal is 2.84% from True North Mortgage.
It provides stability, as you can plan your finances without any fear of hikes in your mortgage repayments.
It is more reliable than a variable rate mortgage.
A fixed rate mortgage is expensive compared to a variable rate mortgage. You pay a higher price for protection against rate fluctuations.
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This depends on many variables such as your source of income, your credit rating, family, commitments at home, job stability, and so much more. Seek the professional opinion of an experienced Montreal mortgage broker, and you will have answers to all your questions.
When considering a fixed rate mortgage from Montreal Mortgage Brokerage you also have a more in depth choice of an open, closed or convertible fixed rate mortgage. We enable you to select a term and interest rate based on your needs and capabilities that provide you with a high level of security.
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Open term mortgages are more appealing to people that plan to pay off their mortgage in the nearby future, are considering to sell their home, want to make a significant pre-payment (at any time, without charge), or feel that rates will decline. Overall, open fixed rate mortgages offer the most flexibility but come at a higher interest rate. Also, you are able to switch to another term whenever you'd like, free of charge.
If you're not planning to pay off your mortgage in a short term, a closed term mortgage is most likely the best option. Everything – your interest rate, payments and your term of choice, are completely fixed. This choice relieves you of having to worry about any changes, such as rates rising.
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Let's you convert to a closed term of one year or longer at any time, without charge. This product may be for you if you want to keep your options open and want a lower rate than an open mortgage of the same term. Your prepayment privileges are less flexible than those of an open nature.


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Author: Sutter, Marcus
Tong, Andie (Ilt)
Publication Date: 11/6/2018
Tweens Fiction Animals
Inspired by the stories of the real dogs who courageously served during World War II, this action-packed book takes readers into the action during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
When Skipper, the street dog all the Navy guys love, follows Joe home, Joe can't believe his luck. But with a new baby brother in the house, he knows his family can't afford the extra mouth to feed.
So he and his friends hatch a perfect plan: present Skipper to Joe's dad, who works on the USS West Virginia, as a mascot dog for the ship. But when Joe is interrupted by the Japanese surprise attack on the harbor, it may be up to Skipper to make sure they all make it out alive.


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Minutes still in 'draft' form are omitted from this list. Thus, the minutes below have been 'released' for public viewing. The VPC secretary will typically post minutes from recent meetings once they have been finalized/approved.
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Are Doctors' Office Waiting Rooms a Thing of the Past?
NutreaLife offers the future of health benefits now with the debut of its new
tele-health, wellness and discount benefits plans with an "app" for easy access.
ROCKVILLE, MD… NutreaLife, a health products and services company, announced the debut of its new tele-health benefit and discount plans designed to empower patients with unprecedented access, affordability and control over their own healthcare choices. Integrating MDLive medical service portals powered by "Healthiest You," a Web-based host of tele-health services, NutreaLife now offers some of the most comprehensive discounts and benefits available, at the lowest prices in the market today.
"Our goal is to streamline the way patients receive and manage their healthcare and, at the same time, make high-quality care affordable," said NutreaLife CEO, Edward Joseph Eyring, M.D. "We took care to examine the big picture of healthcare from a holistic point of view. We vetted a number of tele-health providers to ensure our members would receive the best services available. We are thrilled about working with Healthiest You."
With a number of tele-health providers entering the market, Healthiest You is unique in that it provides one of the least expensive monthly tele-health plans to allow unlimited online or phone consultations with a Board-certified US physician, any time, day or night, at no extra charge.
It is also one of the only tele-health services to allow members to select a local physician of their choice. Members can search for, review and select physicians in their states with free online access to the Healthiest You database, which is updated in real-time daily. Insured members can also filter searches to include only authorized providers so they can remain "in-network." These features are especially advantageous when an in-person follow-up with a tele-health doctor is necessary.
The database also enables members to search pharmacies in their area to find the lowest prices on their prescriptions. Additionally, searches for the best prices on laboratory tests, radiology exams and medical procedures produce results relevant to both insured and uninsured members.
Secure online medical record storage is another unique benefit. NutreaLife members can upload medical records into their own confidential accounts and access their own information on demand as long as they are members. With extra security measures built into the system, members can control who has permission to access these records.
"Our benefits place the power into the patient's control, explained Dr. Eyring. "We believe high-quality, personalized care and preventive support should be affordable and accessible to everyone, whether they are currently insured or not."
If "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," NutreaLife benefits hold a lot of weight. NutreaLife members are entitled to free preventive care and wellness options including health assessments, wellness coaching and steep discounts on NutreaLife's nutritional supplements and homeopathic remedies.
NutreaLife membership is among the most affordable with monthly plans starting at $11. Members that don't already have an insurance-issued prescription plan can receive discounts from 10% to 80% on prescriptions at most major pharmacies. All members get exclusive discounts on NutreaLife's health supplements and other services. In addition to saving money, members save time. All services are accessible by telephone, computer or any digital device with access to the internet, which cuts out travel time.
"We are especially excited about Healthiest You's new mobile app that will further simplify health management for our members," said Dr. Eyring. Designed to enhance the user's experience, the free "app" makes the online benefits accessible "on-the-go" from internet-ready mobile smart devices. App features include a pharmacy locater, prescription price comparisons, mobile access to search tools and automatic "push" alerts that inform members detected waiting in an emergency room that they have an option to speak with a tele-health physician.
"We envision NutreaLife as an equal-opportunity advocate for healthy lifestyle choices. With easy access to affordable, quality health benefits from the privacy and convenience of your own home," Dr. Eyring concluded.
For more information, visit NutreaLife.com.
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My photo won the contest and will be featured as the 2017 Elk Expo patch, a yearly commemorative to help raise money for the Keystone Elk Country Alliance.
I created a slideshow with more of the photos I captured at The Great American Outdoor Show last week. You can view the photos here.
I hope you enjoy the photos. It really was a great event!
I led a workshop entitled Bird Photography 101 at the Pocono Environmental Education Center this morning. Eleven participants showed up to learn how to make better bird photos and I had a blast!
I shared some basic equipment needs, camera settings, and tips on how to attract and photograph birds in our backyard. The participants were enthusiastic, had very good questions, and shared some additional tips, which really added to the success of today's workshop. I enjoyed the time with this group very much!
I am scheduled to lead Bird Photography 101 again on September 20th from 2pm – 4pm. For more information and to register for this event, go to the PEEC website. If you are interested in learning some ways to make better bird photographs in your backyard, this is the workshop for you!


2. Bruce Minor, a GOP candidate for Illinois state representative, is under fire from fellow Republicans amid claims that he asked African-American attorney general candidate Erika Harold whether she was a "lesbo" and also used a racial slur in a conversation with her.
3. The Washington Post explores five myths about domestic violence, revealing the disturbing statistic that for gay men, "the lifetime prevalence of severe physical violence by an intimate partner (e.g., hit with fist or something hard, slammed against something, or beaten)" is 16.4 percent.
4. Rosie O'Donnell has already sold out of her first dozen pieces of signed, handmade anti-Trump prints on Etsy, vowing to match money earned and donate it to "anti-Trump candidates and causes." The out comedian and "SMILF" star says she will keep creating and selling the original pieces until Trump is out of office.
5. VIDEO OF THE DAY: The coming-of-age film "Every Day," which challenges gender roles, opens in theaters today, and the cast and openly gay director, Michael Sucsy, remind LGBTQ youth to hold on because it gets better.


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Forbes—in partnership with analytics firm Statista – compiled the list based on a number of different criteria, in particular the feedback received after surveying thousands of recruiters, candidates, and HR Executives who have worked with recruiting firms over the last three years. Those who were surveyed were asked to identify up to 10 recruiting firms (excluding their own), which yielded a total of almost 15,000 recommendations. The companies were then ranked based on the number of recommendations received.
"We are honored and grateful to have again been named among the best search firms in the United States," said David Clapp, CarterBaldwin's Managing Partner. "We are relentlessly focused on creating outstanding experiences and outcomes for our clients. We continue to emphasize getting better and better at what we do, and while it is rewarding to see our team and business grow, it is incredibly encouraging to see the market affirm to us through this survey that we are focused on the right things."
Andrea McDaniel Smith Named Partner, CarterBaldwin Executive Search
CarterBaldwin Remains Among Top firms in several Hunt Scanlon Executive Search Rankings
CarterBaldwin is proud to announce the appointment of our Chairman, Price Harding, to the Heritage Foundation Board of Trustees.
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CarterBaldwin is honored to be the 2019 presenting sponsor of MIT Enterprise Forum of Atlanta's Distinguished Entrepreneur Gala.
CarterBaldwin is a retained executive search firm managed by a partnership team with 100 years of combined experience. The company is listed among the Top 40 search firms in the nation by Hunt Scanlon and recognized by Forbes as America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms two years in a row.
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Q: Link in Edit mode, plain text in regular mode Is it possible to have a hyperlink in the edit options of a grid column? The grid displays plain text when it is bound. But when it is in edit/add mode, this text needs to be converted into a hyperlink (which opens a popup). I couldn't find an option to have a hyperlink in the editoptions. I was able to do it as a button but I need a link. Is there a way of doing this? I have the following code -
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                                    value: 'Select',
                                    dataEvents: [{
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                                        fn: function (elem) {
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                                            var top = (screen.height / 2) - (550 / 2);

                                            var popup = window.open("popup.htm", "popup", "resizable=1,copyhistory=0,menubar=0,width=700,height=550,left='+left+',top='+top");
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A: May be you should check out the custom edittype, in which you need to define your own functions  custom_element and custom_value to build your form element.
http://www.trirand.com/jqgridwiki/doku.php?id=wiki:common_rules#edittype


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urlshortener.url.get({
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Join the entire roster of your Minnesota Wild on Sunday, October 21st, 2018 for the 5th Annual Strike It Wild Bowling Event presented by Treasure Island Resort & Casino to benefit DinoMights and the Minnesota Wild Foundation.
This casual, family friendly event will give you a chance to bowl with a Wild celebrity, chat up your favorite Wild players, snap some bowling selfies and enjoy knockout appetizers and refreshments while you peruse fun silent auction items and Wild merchandise perfect for celebrity autographs. It's guaranteed to be an afternoon right up any Wild fan's alley and all for a great cause!
One hour of bowling for your team of five alongside a Wild celebrity of your choice. Choice of Wild celebrity bowlers will be on a first come, first served basis. All celebrities are subject to change and availability due to unforeseen injuries, schedule and/or roster changes and their attendance cannot be guaranteed.
One team of five (5) bowlers plus one (1) Wild celebrity bowler. Wild celebrity to include current and former Wild players and Wild broadcast team members.
Guaranteed minimum one (1) Wild celebrity bowler per ball return (one ball return serves two lanes) to be determined by Wild Foundation staff and is subject to change and availability due to unforeseen injuries, schedule and/or roster changes.
One (1) bowler (to be teamed up with four other attendees) plus minimum one (1) Wild celebrity bowler per ball return (one ball return serves two lanes). Wild celebrity to include current and former Wild players and Wild broadcast team members. Player to be determined by Wild Foundation staff and is subject to change and availability.


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Front Page U.S.WND CRIME
SWAT frees 11 children, woman held in hotel
Suspect stabs self in domestic dispute
By Cheryl Chumley
Published January 5, 2016 at 9:40am
Police rescued 11 children and one woman near Atlanta.
Eleven children and one woman taken hostage at a Rite4Us Inn & Suites in Decatur, Georgia, have been freed after the male suspect, who kept police at bay for hours, stabbed himself.
DeKalb County Police Major Tonya Dedrick said in WHNT News the incident, which started about 2 a.m., stemmed from a domestic dispute and escalated when the man holed himself up inside the woman's hotel room.
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Members of Georgia SWAT stormed the room, and the man, in desperation, stabbed himself in the neck, Fox News reported.
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WHNT News reported all the children, aged 3 months to 17 years old, as well as the woman, were able to escape the room in safe condition. The man, who's not yet been named, was taken to a nearby hospital.
The relationship of the man, woman and children are not yet clear.
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Cheryl K. Chumley is a journalist, columnist, public speaker and author of "The Devil in DC." and "Police State USA: How Orwell's Nightmare is Becoming our Reality." She is also a journalism fellow with The Phillips Foundation in Washington, D.C., where she spent a year researching and writing about private property rights.
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Coming up with kid-friendly lunch ideas has got to be one of my most dreaded tasks. I tend to count on having leftovers, but sometimes the fridge is bare. And I worry that I'm giving my kids too much bread because that's the go-to when we're scrambling for ideas. But I've been testing out some new ideas and I've come across a few winners for last minute lunch ideas!
I've found that what works great for my 3yo is to put a big selection of finger foods on a segmented plate and he picks away at it. Usually he eats it all. So I'll give him a 'main' like a banana wrap or pizza wheel, then supplement with a handful of grape tomatoes or berries and a string cheese.
The main problem with lunch is that we're either rushing home or rushing out the door at that time of day and I need a quick solution before we start getting cranky. There's no time to make something fancy, we're going for tasty & satisfying in a hurry.
Wrap up a slice of ham and slice of cheese in pillsbury crescent dough and bake. Delish.
Spread peanut butter (or other kind of nut butter) on a tortilla and wrap it around a banana. We call this a 'banana taco', you could also slice it up for a different approach.
My kids will gobble up oatmeal like it's their last meal. I don't know what that's all about but I'm certainly not going to argue! I usually add an apple or some berries and sprinkle the top with brown sugar.
Yes this is a staple of any lunch recipe repertoire but you can mix it up a little. Sometimes I'll add a fried egg or slice of deli meat to the grilled cheese. The tomato soup can be canned or homemade.
We often had mini pizzas as kids which was just a slice of bread with pizza sauce and cheese and broiled for a minute. I like to do these on an english muffin or naan bread and you can add some leftover meat or veggies.
I've recently discovered the joy that is cooking with a silicon baking mat. I find that we use a lot of tin foil and I'm trying to cut back on our waste wherever I can. We've used our silicon mat to roast potatoes and bake chicken and it has worked like a dream! The potatoes came out all crispy and still slid right out of the pan.
Everything tastes better with melted cheese on top of it.
Whenever I see a good sale on french bread or other long loaf of bread, I'll pick up a couple and slice them all up to freeze. Then we have the perfect bread slices ready to go for french toast.
We always keep a couple cans of tuna in the cupboard for a quick lunch solution.
Use applesauce instead of butter to feel extra good about yourself!
Mix it all up like an omelet then pour into a muffin tin and bake. Easy for little ones to eat with their hands.
My little guys don't care for avocado unfortunately, but this is still a great option for a filling and nutritious lunch.
There are lots of recipes out there for adding sneaky veggies into mac and cheese. This dish would take a little extra time to prepare though.
These are great if you have any leftover mashed potatoes. I never know what to do with leftover mashed potatoes because they don't reheat all that well. I always forget about fish cake type dishes!
For a cold fall day. Use canned corn or any leftover veggies hanging out in the fridge. If you've got time, you can whip up some cheesy biscuits to go with it.
I know this one is more of a gamble, not many kids like broccoli. But if you cover it in bacon bits and cheese they might go for it! Surprisingly my kids do alright with raw broccoli pieces, we call them trees and make a whole game out of eating them.
What are some of your go-to lunch ideas? Share in the comments!
You can't go wrong with either!
All of these ideas sound so yummy! And also affordable! Not just great for kids, great for college students too!
Saving this for when we need some lunch inspiration over here, thanks!
My kids love good ol' pb&j and quesadillas. I like leftovers and soup. I love the idea of sneaking in more veggies for my picky eater!
Pinning this for summer lunch boredom!
Oooh, yeah, summer lunches will be a whole other struggle! I may need more ideas!
I get super stressed by lunches! Glad you found the list helpful!


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India bans 118 Chinese apps, accusing companies of stealing data
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Chinese apps targeted by India include games such as PUBG, as well as online payment services, dating sites and even software to edit selfies. Photograph: Rajat Gupta/EPA
Apps used by millions in India for everything from selfies to gaming banned as border dispute widens
India has banned 118 more Chinese apps as the backlash intensified against Beijing over an increasingly bitter border showdown between the giant neighbours.
The government said on Wednesday the apps – including the popular video game PUBG and other services provided by Chinese internet giant Tencent – promoted activities "prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order".
The PUBG mobile app has millions of young users in India. The company said it had been made aware of the government action but had no comment. PUBG was developed by a South Korean company, but the mobile version that has taken off around the world was developed by Tencent.
Other apps targeted by India include games, online payment services, dating sites and even software to edit selfies.
India and China, which fought a border war in 1962, have been embroiled in a series of deadly clashes and showdowns on their disputed Himalayan frontier in recent weeks.
In June, 20 Indian soldiers were killed in hand-to-hand combat in the Ladakh region. An Indian special forces member was killed in one of two incidents at the weekend.
China has also suffered casualties in the battle at altitudes of more than 4,200 metres (13,800ft) but has not given figures.
India had already banned 59 Chinese apps – including the video-sharing platform TikTok – after the June battle. Another 47 were added in July.
In the latest move, India's technology ministry accused the apps of stealing user data and moving it abroad.
The "mining and profiling by elements hostile to national security and defence of India, which ultimately impinges upon the sovereignty and integrity of India, is a matter of very deep and immediate concern which requires emergency measures", it said.
India has increasingly used economic weapons against its neighbour in the dispute.
On top of banning the apps, India has frozen Chinese companies out of contracts including for its 5G mobile phone infrastructure and blocked Chinese goods at ports and customs posts.
India has warned that relations risk permanent damage unless China pulls its troops back to positions they held before May.
Tensions at the border are now at some of the highest levels since the 1962 war. Both sides have sent tens of thousands of troops to the region with India sending more since the weekend, according to sources in Ladakh.
Indian and Chinese military officers held a third day of emergency talks at the border on Wednesday but no progress in easing tensions has been reported.
India accused Chinese forces of seeking to take more territory at the weekend, but its troops, including special forces, seized a number of hills that dominate a strategic valley.
China reacted with anger again Wednesday. "Since the start of this year, India has repeatedly violated bilateral agreements and important consensus" on the frontier, foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said in Beijing.
"It has tried to unilaterally change the status quo by force, undermined the peace and stability of the border area, and caused tension in the border area. The responsibility is undoubtedly solely on the Indian side."
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When You've Done All You Can Do
What do you do when you've done everything you know to do and things still don't work out? That's where we find David in 2 Samuel 12. His baby boy was sick and David was taking it hard. So he dropped everything and went to prayer. He fasted. He lay each night on the hard, cold ground. When friends tried to make him more comfortable or get him to eat something, he refused. He only cared about one thing – his child being healed.
This went on for seven days until David sensed the worst. No one had told him that the child had died. David was in such a sad state they feared what the news might do to him. So he asked, and they told him.
Then David did something that puzzled everyone. He got up, washed, put on a fresh change of clothes, went to the House of God to worship, then came home and ate. His friends thought he would be a basket case, but he wasn't. He explained, "While the child was alive, I fasted and wept; for I said, 'Who can tell whether the LORD will be gracious to me, that the child may live?' But now he is dead; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again?
I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me." (2 Samuel 12:22-23)
David knew he had a kingdom to govern, many people to care for, a family and remaining children to support and guide. He also knew in his heart that he and his baby son would be reunited in eternity. So standing on the promises of God, he committed it all into the Lord's hands and went on with his life.
What do you do when you've done everything you know to do and things still don't work out? Paul said, "And having done all…stand." (Ephesians 6:13). Stand on the promises of God and keep going. Then what? You stand. And after that, what? You keep on standing!
There are some things in life for which answers will not be given until we reach eternity. So commit it to God and get back to the business of living and what God has called you to do.
By the way, did I mention the future blessings? Don't forget them. The baby that died was the first son born to David and Bath-sheba. But that's not the end of the story. A second son was to come along as a result of that union. His name was Solomon, and the rest is history!


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Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion with Jewish-Christian roots. It has no creed. Unitarian Universalists (UUs) do share a set of core principles which affirm the worth of every human being, advocate freedom of belief and the search for advancing truth and the democratic process. We strive to provide a warm, open, supportive community for people of all faith tradition and beliefs. We are a welcoming congregation for people from all walks of life, including the LGBTQ community. If you would like to read more about our religion, and its rich history, please visit the Unitarian Universalist Association web site and bookstore at www.uua.org.
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Matriculating into a college is one thing, returning your sophomore year in good standing and then successfully pushing through to a diploma is quite another. Nationwide, the average retention rate (students who return for sophomore year) is 78%. Graduation rates are measured by: 1) the percentage of students that complete their degree; and 2) how long it takes to do so. Our list of retention and graduation rates at 366 of the nation's top colleges and universities will show you each institution's retention rate as well as what percentage of their student body graduates in four, five, and six years. A high retention and four-year graduation rate are indicators of quality undergraduate education. Data was collected from each institution's Common Data Set for 2017-18. Graduation rates were collected from the Fall 2011 cohort and retention rates measured students who enrolled in Fall 2016 and returned for Fall 2017.


AIEA has developed the increasingly popular AIEA-Jobs board that allows anybody looking for executive talent to input their desired criteria (their job ad) and see how many AIEA members meet those criteria. It's a very fast way of building an interview shortlist.
It attracts small business owners, recruitment consultants and HR managers because of its speed and reliability.
I am registered as a Compatriot of GreyHair Alchemy. Will assignment opportunities be sent to Compatriots?
Whilst there is some overlap in management and ownership, AIEA is a separate entity from GreyHair Alchemy.
GreyHair has de-commissioned the GreyHair Compatriot database now that a critical mass is reached in the AIEA membership. This minimises the GreyHair overheads and allows GreyHair to provide a more cost-effective service, to the benefit of Clients and of AIEA members.
GreyHair is now a Corporate Affiliate of AIEA, along with a number of other recruitment/HR experts, and GreyHair candidates are now sourced from the AIEA membership.
How does AIEA earn its revenue?
AIEA is a membership based organisation and our income streams are from memberships, both individual and corporate. The AIEA-Jobs board is a free service to both members and employers.
Corporate entities who wish to provide ongoing services to the members or provide them with paid employment are encouraged to become Corporate Affiliates.
I already have a good network, why would AIEA benefit me?
Maybe you have exhausted the opportunities within your regular network or perhaps conflicts of interests prevent you from taking on opportunities that present themselves. By becoming part of a wider, national network you will have access to a wider range of contacts and opportunities, particularly those that require independent and 'arm's length' relationships.
Can AIEA help me with my work/life balance?
Whoa! That's too broad a scope for AIEA. One person's concept of the perfect work/life balance could be completely different from another.
We're here to address a sliver of that whole; namely, to provide recognition as the professional that you are and to help you find as much income-producing opportunity as we can. The rest is up to you. Leading Company magazine had an interesting article on the financial aspects of work/life balance.
What can I do to improve my attractiveness to an employer?
All of the AIEA members are proven competent executives. The question is – what can you do to stand out?
Make sure that your resume is as good as it can be; there are old-fashioned resumes and modern, current resumes.
Some members come from a sales and marketing background and are naturally good at promoting themselves; others have to work at it. It is short-sighted to solely rely on another party (including AIEA) to secure your income.
Self-marketing is the answer. There are many self-help books on how to go about this and lots of useful information on the Internet. Get some fresh ideas from your fellow members - that's what networking is all about.
What are your expectations of me and how do I fulfil those expectations?
All you need to do on an on-going basis is to keep your résumé and registration details up to date.
Make sure you present as attractively as possibly at the AIEA networking events. They are held to help you get in front of employers looking for your skills.
The skills that are saleable to the Client are the ones that you have developed and honed over the past ten years or so. Remember that the primary qualities of an Interim Executive are that s/he is overqualified and can hit the ground running.
FAQ is shorthand for 'Frequently Asked Questions'.
I am prepared to take a short-term contract but I am really looking for a permanent position. Is AIEA the place for me?
Absolutely! Our experience is that about 40% of the interim placements convert to a permanent role. This has been borne out by the roles filled through AIEA-Jobs.
Once an employer experiences an IM that really knows his/her stuff, it is natural for them to consider how best to retain the skills.
AIEA-Jobs has now been opened up to some permanent employee roles to cater for the 58% of members that will accept them.
Can I be a member of both AIEA and GreyHair?
Yes you can. All AIEA members are automatically classified as a GreyHair Compatriot.
The two organisations take different approaches to the marketplace and how they go about finding paid work for their members. AIEA provides the AIEA-Jobs board facility to employers whilst GreyHair Alchemy (and other Corporate Affiliates) work with potential employers much as would a recruitment agency.
In addition, AIEA offers many other membership benefits.
I am already doing consulting work, why would AIEA benefit me?
It is potentially an additional source of consulting assignments. In addition, many of our members are already busy working as Interim Executives and have asked us to help them with networking opportunities, to meet other IE's or to meet potential employers, and also for Professional Development opportunities.
Click here to preuse the member benefits.
What sorts of jobs are available through AIEA?
AIEA limits the membership to people with executive and senior management experience. This is loosely defined as ranging from Project or Operations Managers to CEO roles and the assignments offered are within this range.
All the Members seek interim or contract roles. However, a good number (around 40% or more) of the assignments either start as a permanent offering or end up as one. In fact, 58% of the AIEA members surveved stated that they would accept a permanent employee role id the right one was offered.
Peruse the past roles to get a good feel of the range of opportunity.
Do I need to get an ABN number or can I operate initially as an individual?
For interim work, you will need an ABN/ACN (or be GST Registered in NZ) as the client almost certainly will want to contract with you business-to-business and you will need to be able to provide a tax invoice for your services. One of the reasons they seek interim executives is that they don't want to add people to the payroll / headcount for short-term assignments.
If most of your revenue in a fiscal year is from just one source you must take steps to ensure you meet the ATO contracting guidelines. If you are not up to speed with this, ask your accountant how you can ensure compliance. It is most painful if you don't.
What are the Accredited Positions for AIEA membership?
AIEA is an institute for senior executives who are prepared to offer their services on an interim basis. As such, we are widely inclusive. Here are some broad definitions.
Interim Executive: An IE, also known as an Interim Manager, is an executive who is employed on a negotiated or contract basis. It could be three days a week, a three or six-month contract or an as-required basis.
Accredited Positions: It encompasses all the CxO and executive/general management positions. Here you will find Project Managers, Operations Managers and Non-Executive Directors.
Peruse the position titles and employer names in AIEA-Jobs to get a good feel of what is involved.
How do I join AIEA as an Associate Member (AAIEA)?
The first step is to go to the AIEA Home Page and get your free account.
For most, the primary benefit is the ability to form relationships with their fellow members, closely followed by the ability to achieve paid employment through the AIEA-Jobs Board.
To commence your quarterly subscription to AIEA, please click on your Member Portal. Under Current Membership, click on View all Membership Plans.
Your initial choice is between 'Full Member' and 'Associate Member'. Click on 'Associate Member' and fill in your details.
How do I join AIEA as a full Member (MAIEA, CAIEA or FAIEA)?
To commence your annual subscription to AIEA, please click on your Member Portal. Under Current Membership, click on View all Membership Plans.
Your initial choice is between 'Full Member' and 'Associate Member'. Click on 'Full Member' and fill in your details. Once you are a member, we can upgrade you to the Premium Member (CAIEA or FAIEA) for which you qualify. The administration fee of $44 to process the upgrade has been waived at present.
Why would I join as an Corporate Affiliate to prequalify members?
During the formation of the AIEA we have had several specific needs and scenarios put to us by prospective Affiliate businesses. Some businesses regularly require executives for short-term placements when their full time staff have been seconded, taken extended leave or have left the business.
By having a "warm bench" of interim executives who have been contracted, inducted and know the basics of the business, they are able to engage them quickly and effectively. This is what has driven the Prequalification service to Affiliates.
What benefit is it for my company to become a Corporate Affiliate?
An Affiliate will enjoy a special level of contact with Members and have a fantastic opportunity to grow their own network with the AIEA membership.
As well as becoming a full Member, an Affiliate is recognised and promoted as the Industry Expert for their business category in their location and can promote their own branded functions and offer exclusive services to members via the AIEA Events page and also via the quarterly newsletter.
Affiliates will also be supported in carrying out Prequalification of members for interim roles within their own business.
Read more on the Corporate Affiliate page.
What is my choice of Membership?
For new individual members, there are two initial choices, Associate Membership (Associate) or Full Membership (Member).
See the AIEA Membership Categories for the descriptions of the individual members.
How can I get a DISCOUNT on my membership fee?
The superior form of advertising is said to be word of mouth and that a personal recommendation is the best of all.
I am gratified to see instances where a member has recommended AIEA membership to a contact or friend. We have decided to materially reward this loyalty.
The new member (your friend) will receive a 25% discount on their membership (MAIEA, CAIEA or FAIEA) by using the Discount Code you can provide. Pick up the code in the Members Only section.
You will receive a credit for a 25% credit on your membership account.
Whatever you want; AIEA does not get involved in the negotiations between the Employer and the Member and we avoid having a discussion with the employer on how much to pay.
AIEA will not give you any guidance on the setting of your fees. We ask to know your daily rate for statistical purposes only and your individual details are not disclosed to any third party.
You know your industry and profession best.
We do suggest that you couch your fee quotations as a daily or weekly rate rather than an hourly rate. Some recruitment agencies run annual salary surveys for Australia and New Zealand which you may find useful.
Do I need to get Indemnity Insurance?
Some clients will mandate that the interim manager will be covered by insurance. As a general rule, insurance is recommended. AIEA does not offer you any insurance cover as you are not working for AIEA or as an AIEA sub-contractor in any way.
What if a traditional Recruiter advertises their vacancies on AIEA Jobs?
The AIEA's mission is to provide members with improved access to appointments. From this perspective we encourage any Recruiter to view the AIEA as a source of potential candidates for challenging Interim roles.
If they become a frequent user, they will be asked to become a Corporate Affiliate.
I have no consulting experience, will I be offered roles?
Most businesses just need the skills and knowledge that you already have on a short, medium or permanent basis. In fact you are likely to be overqualified for many roles, which is their bonus!
Some businesses may want a consultant to advise them on an area of change within their business, and they can search for that specific experience if it is needed.
What types of roles will AIEA give me access to?
Businesses can experience a need for interim placement in any area of management within their business.
While accounting and financial are the most prevalent roles, they are still less than 30% of the roles likely to be offered. Leaving a wide range of other roles that may include general management, operational management, project implementation, change management, strategy and marketing or directorship, mentoring and board positions.
A study of the past roles advertised on AIEA-Jobs will give a clear indication of the type of roles that can be expected.
How assured am I of getting work through AIEA?
You should see AIEA as a supplementary conduit of opportunity to your networking and other activities. The chances are that your next assignment you will find for yourself.
With the membership database now into significant numbers, we are assured of satisfying almost any client need.
How does AIEA promote me and what I offer?


Three solo works of Lucinda from 1960s will gain a new stage life thanks to Ruth's performances. It was up until 1990s that Europe kept on discovering the achievements of the American experimental dance of the 1950s and 60s, with Lucinda Childs as one of its most prominent figures. When finishing her brilliant career, this innovative choreographer and dancer "bequeathed" Ruth Childs, her niece and a dancer, too, three of her early solo choreographies which were developed at the time when New York was buzzing with creative energy. In 2015, Lucinda and Ruth started their collaboration on reconstruction of these solo dance performances.
By performing them anew, Ruth Childs not only pays homage to her outstanding relative and shares her family and artistic heritage with others, but most of all, she reaches to the past and gives life to some historic performances. Childs explores how time handles such ethereal matter as dance. Is the revolutionary choreography from half a century ago, which was at the time breaking away from common contemporary dance techniques and patterns, still working? Can you "stop the time" by replicating it meticulously? Judging from today's audience reactions, Lucinda Childs' dance experiments are still astonishingly fresh and keep on surprising us with Dadaist humor and numerous references to Marcel Duchamp's art.
British-American dancer, performer and singer born in 1984 in London and residing in Geneva. She studied classical dance and music in the USA. In 2003, she joined the Ballet Junior in Geneva where she collaborated with numerous artists using various dance methods.
financial support: The City of Geneva, the Stanley Johnson foundation, the Loterie Romande, the Nestlé Foundation for Art, the L. Vuitton foundation, Corodis, The State of Geneva, Pro Helvetia.


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