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…. Why would people want to buy it?
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CBD Oil is derived from Industrial Hemp. Hemp and Marijuana are both members of the Cannabis plant family.
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Marijuana is abundant in THC with concentrations between 15% to 40%, while Hemp contains a very low concentration of THC (0.3% or less). So CBD Oil derived from hemp will not get you high.
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Q: Explicitly reconstruct conformal mapping from conformal factor Consider two smooth, compact surfaces $\mathcal{S_i} \subset \mathbb{R}^3$, with Riemannian metrics $g_i$, $i=1,2$ and a conformal mapping $f:S_1\rightarrow S_2$.
Suppose we know the conformal factor $u$, namely $g_2 = e^{2u} g_1$. Is that information enough to explicitly give the mapping of the embedding of $\mathcal{S_1}$ to corresponding points of the embedding of $\mathcal{S_2}$?

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Kvaerner - Construction industry must do better
Breakfast on a London site - held during national Construction Week - provided the unusual backdrop for Keith Clarke, Kvaerner Construction chief executive and incoming chairman of the Major Contractors Group, to urge the industry to improve performance.
Speaking earlier today (Friday 23rd April 1999) to some 40 industry leaders and politicians, Mr Clarke said: "National Construction Week gives us the chance to celebrate construction's successes, however, the industry is having to change. The core of the construction industry is making less than a one per cent profit and it must do better.
"Three years ago Kvaerner Construction was a loss making company. Despite there being no property boom and despite the Middle East economic crash, we are now a business making 1.5 per cent profit on a turnover of £1.5 billion. Some of this improvement comes from our PFI team which is building prisons better than anyone else. Here we are not concerned with the finances, but are concerned with taking on the construction risks and improving our performance all the time.
"We are an industry that can go forward with our clients, if we can build bigger, better, more efficiently and with increased profits. The core competencies within the industry and our skills are enormous, but we must change the way we work or we will have unhappy shareholders and an unhappy future. We must explain ourselves better to our various audiences including clients, the banks and the press - that is our challenge."
The event, held at Kvaerner Construction's Oxford Circus site, marked the end to a week of events aimed at increasing understanding of the industry. Adrian Montague, chief executive of the Treasury's PFI Task Force and Lord Archer, Mayor of London candidate, were among those who attended.

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A modified Track and Trace system is one of the boost in the process. There is a great realization on the contribution of the modern FMS and WMS as it directly and indirectly lessen freight costs and other operational expenses. Since it is equated with highly commendable shipment schedules and updates, this leads to satisfaction in the part of both the company and the clients.
Vcargo worldwide, being one of the top players in the cargo industry in the country, also joins the leaders in the IT industry; partaking in the industry's emerging inclination to technological advancements.


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COPDESS
Coalition for Publishing Data in the Earth and Space Sciences
About COPDESS
Repository Directory
Resources for Publishing Data
Links to Author & Grantee Instructions, Data Policies, and Position Statements
Discussions about COPDESS and related efforts
COPDESS Poster at EGU
COPDESS 2nd Working Meeting, 20-21 October, Oxford, UK
Enabling FAIR Data
Commitment Statement
Commitment Sign-on
Data FAIRs
2020 Data FAIR at Ocean Sciences Meeting
2019 Data FAIR at AGU
2016 Data FAIR Resources
ENABLING FAIR PROJECT OVERVIEW
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Overview Leadership Commitment Statement Author Guidelines Resources
FAIR-aligned data repositories add value to research data, provide metadata and landing pages for discoverability, and support researchers with documentation guidance, citation support, and curation.
FAIR-aligned Earth, space, and environmental science publishers align their policies to establish a similar experience for researchers. Data, software, technology will be available through citations that resolve to repository landing pages. Availability statements are provided. Data are not placed in the supplemental information.
Establish common standards for journals, repositories & researchers—implemented in publication submission systems and further upstream of the research lifecycle.
Direct data supporting a publication, if not previously, to an appropriate repository (with preference to domain repositories) for curation and preservation.
Require community-agreed upon essential and optimal (preferred) metadata.
Collaborate with and endorse repositories (domain, general, institutional, government, etc) internationally who meet the data documentation and preservation standards and are part of a community of data preservation providers.
Implement these recommendations and guidelines developed by the community initially by a set of key journals and key repositories.
18-Month Timeline and Milestones
November 16-17th, 2017 – First Stakeholder Meeting, approximately 70 attendees.
Present and review possible solution components (existing), and draft final solution.
Determine any gaps, establish workgroups to address gaps.
December – April 2018
Workgroup activity addressing identified gaps
April – July 2018
Test/prototype full solution including workgroup recommendations
Update recommendations and guidelines with any needed adjustments
September 2018 – Second Stakeholder Meeting
Kickoff journal and repository adoption
August 2018 – February 2019
Adoption by Leading Publishers and Repositories
Provide Guidance and Support
Secure funding for completing the adoption process for the remaining repositories
Open, accessible, and high-quality data and related data products and software are critical to the integrity of published research. They ensure transparency and support reproducibility and are necessary for accelerating the advancement of science. In many cases, the data are one-time observations that cannot be repeated. Unfortunately, not all key data are saved and even when they are, their curation is uneven and discovery is difficult, thus making it difficult for other researchers to understand and use the data sets.
To address this critical need, the Laura and John Arnold Foundation has awarded a grant to a coalition of groups representing the international Earth and space science community, convened by the American Geophysical Union (AGU), to develop standards that will connect researchers, publishers, and data repositories in the Earth and space sciences to enable FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable) data on a large scale. This will accelerate scientific discovery and enhance the integrity, transparency, and reproducibility of this data. The resulting set of best practices will include: metadata and identifier standards; data services; common taxonomies; landing pages at repositories to expose the metadata and standard repository information; standard data citation; and standard integration into editorial peer review workflows.
"AGU's commitment to open data and data stewardship started in 1997 when we developed one of the first society position statements on open data. We developed that position statement because we recognized properly documented, credited, and preserved, data would help future scientists understand the Earth, planetary, and heliophysics systems, and that is an integral responsibility of scientists, data stewards, and sponsoring institutions to ensure the preservation of that data," said Chris McEntee, AGU's executive director/CEO. "Today, with the generous support of the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, our community is working together to ensure that the Earth and space sciences, including more than 50,000 publications, will then be the first scientific field to have open and well-described data as a default, making that data discoverable and freely accessible across our sciences, as well as other scientific disciplines and the public."
The partnership currently includes AGU, the Earth Science Information Partners and Research Data Alliance, and has support from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Nature, Science, AuScope, National Computational Infrastructure of Australia, the Australian National Data Service, and the Center for Open Science. This effort will build on the work of The Coalition on Publishing Data in the Earth and Space Sciences (COPDESS.org), ESIP, RDA, the scientific journals, and domain repositories to ensure that well documented data, preserved in a repository with community agreed-upon metadata, and supporting persistent identifiers becomes part of the expected research products submitted in support of each publication. It is expected that the broader community will play a key role in the recommended guidelines and approach. A key goal is to make a process that is efficient and standard for researchers and thus supports their work from grant application through to publishing.
Scientific results are increasingly dependent on large complex data sets and models that transform these data. This is particularly true in the Earth and space sciences, where critical data increasingly provide diverse and important societal benefits and are used in critical real-time decisions. The partners will work with major Earth and space science data repositories, publishers, editorial workflow vendors, researchers, and allied stakeholders to develop common standards and workflows for submission of data, connect repositories and publishers, develop and implement tools needed for search and discovery, and enhance quality peer review. This process will help: 1) researchers understand and follow expectations regarding data curation; 2) publishers adopt and implement standard and best practices around data citation; and 3) make data discoverable and accessible, including to the public.
Read AGU's position statement on data.
Read AGU's Press Release.
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Lonchophylla robusta is een vleermuis uit de familie Phyllostomidae. De soort komt voor in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru en Venezuela.

Bladneusvleermuizen van de Nieuwe Wereld
Dier uit het Neotropisch gebied
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Q: Apache POI get data from another sheet I'm trying to populate dropdowns with data validation on apache poi.
Name namedRange = workbook.createName();
namedRange.setNameName("myList");
namedRange.setRefersToFormula("'lookupSheet'!$B$4:$B$(LOOKUP(2;1/(B:B<>\"\");ROW(B:B))");
XSSFDataValidationHelper dvHelper = new XSSFDataValidationHelper(sheet);
XSSFDataValidationConstraint dvConstraint = (XSSFDataValidationConstraint)
      dvHelper.createFormulaListConstraint("myList");

And this is the exception i'm facing:
org.apache.poi.ss.formula.FormulaParseException: Parse error near char 17 '$' in specified formula ''lookupSheet'!$A$4:$A$(LOOKUP(2;1/(B:B<>"");ROW(B:B))'. Expected number, string, or defined name

I know the error is pretty clear, but i can't see what is going wrong.
Thanks in advance.


Washington DC is mainly known for its historical and political prominence. The aesthetic appeal of the city is also equally popular. Hence, most people opt for usual city tours, monument tours, museum tours, etc when planning their DC trip. However, there is a darker and scarier side of Washington DC that lurks behind its inimitable beauty. Note that there are many haunted spots in the city where you can experience spine-chilling paranormal activities. Needless to say, these places are sure to give you bloodcurdling nightmares. Obviously, it will be ideal to checkout any such unconventional and spooky locations on your Washington DC private tours in order to make it an exhilarating and adventurous affair.
Travelers who usually look for something unique and adventurous on their Washington DC tours often choose to visit some of these haunted scenes where some restless spirits still wander. If you are interested in exploring such spooky places, there are many Washington night tour options that will cover most of the popular devilish spots here. Some of those eerie destinations that you may include in your Washington DC ghost tour are given below.
This is one of the ancient constructions in the District of Columbia built by Colonel Tayloe III and is said to be one of the creepiest spots in the city. Locals claim that they often feel the presence of some disturbed souls at this place, especially on the spiral staircase and on the second and third floors. People believe that the house is haunted by the spirits of Colonel Tayloe's daughters. Actually, Tayloe's elder daughter died falling down from the staircase amidst an argument with her father and his second daughter also died in almost similar circumstances. Furthermore, there are some speculations about the place being a former slave market and hence, some people believe that the house is haunted by American and African slaves.
Another uncanny location in Washington DC is the Old stone house located at 3051 M Street NW. Built in 1765, this house was owned by a wealthy widow named Cassandra Chew. However, the property was purchased by the federal government in 1953. Visitors claimed of feeling the presence of a number of spirits in the home. The most commonly encountered spirits are of three women, four children, and three men. Even though most spirits wandering in this house are harmless, there is one malevolent soul here. He is named as George and is blamed for pushing and choking the visitors. It is said that his presence is indicated by means of cold spots and you are likely to get a potential feeling of dread as he comes closer.
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Social work associations across the world took part in the first ever online general meeting of the International Federation of Social Workers.
BASW Chair Gerry Nosowska gives a round-up of the IFSW Global Meeting 11-13 July 2020
Related professional interest
Ethics and human rights
BASW is the representative for the United Kingdom to the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), the international practice-based organisation for social work.
Every two years, delegates from IFSW member associations take part in a global meeting. This year's meeting should have been in Calgary, Canada. However, due to Covid-19 the meeting happened entirely online.
Delegates were able to see agenda and documents, and then take part in a 22-hour discussion forum (to cover all time zones), followed by voting on motions. BASW's delegation (Ruth Allen our Chief Executive, David Jones our International Committee Chair and Gerry Nosowska our UK Chair, along with Jane Shears who is the IFSW Europe representative to the Ethics Commission) Zoomed four times during the discussion session to agree contributions. Our final conversation took place at 5am on Sunday morning. Over the 22 hours we saw the conversation move around the world from Europe and Africa through Asia and the Pacific to the Americas.
We were glad to be joined by a member of the International Committee as an observer. IFSW makes a huge difference and we are keen for more members to get involved and its work to be more visible. BASW members also played a part in moderating the discussion boards and supporting the meeting.
It was exciting to talk to social work organisations across the globe, to hear diverse voices, to see a range of languages and to feel the inclusivity of a shared forum. Previously, associations in the global South have struggled to host or attend meetings. This felt like a huge step in the direction of equality. Comments included:
Great to see a historic moment unfolding where all the members of IFSW are present, though Virtually, as one body. (India)
Italy wants publicly to give thanks to IFSW for the support during covid-19. Thanks to all the countries and all the peoples from all the world who sent support messages. It was very important for Italians and for my country. (Italy)
Excellent organization and platform. From the Dominican Republic we are reviewing and feeding the different documents and discussion of this global exchange. Caribbean hugs! (Dominican Republic)
Presidents of the five regions of IFSW - Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and Caribbean, and North America – reported on work across the regions. The common themes were upholding social work standards, fighting for social workers' working conditions and campaigning for social rights. It was inspiring to see our common purpose and ethics in action.
New elements
IFSW has commissions for Human Rights, Ethics and the United Nations. The meeting voted to make the interim Education Commission permanent and also to create an Indigenous Commission from the existing committee. Commissions report directly to the IFSW executive (the leadership board with two representatives from each region). They plan and develop essential areas of social work. The Indigenous Commission will enable IFSW to recognise, uphold and embed knowledge and rights that have too often been ignored in social work.
The IFSW welcomed three new associations – Republic of the Congo, Jordan and Mexico.
We agreed two new policies to support global social work practice:
Alongside the International Association of Schools of Social Work, we agreed new global standards for social work education. They will help with the development, quality and independence of social work education. Standards include involvement of people with lived experience, centrality of ethics and teaching on anti-oppressive practice.
We agreed a policy to support the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. The goals address global challenges that directly impact on social work and the people we support. They include No poverty, Gender equality and Climate action. IFSW will support associations across the world to direct their work towards these goals.
This year we came to the end of the decade of the current global agenda. Its themes have been celebrated each World Social Work Day. For the next two years, we will be working particularly to build unity and collaboration to fight Covid-19 and other challenges.
BASW proposed a motion for IFSW to explore setting up a fund to support social workers in their response to the pandemic. This would build on support that BASW members have already given through our International Development Fund and enable redistribution to address inequality from Covid-19 across the globe.
Recognition of social work
The meeting is a chance to see and appreciate the impact of social work throughout the world. As part of this, the IFSW presented an award for exceptional contribution to social work to Margaret Humphreys. A UK social worker with international reach, Margaret exemplifies the impact social work ethics can have.
Through IFSW we can recall and celebrate the difference social workers make, and encourage and enable each other to keep going.
The IFSW global social work conference is online from 15 July. You can register for Free here and dip into the sessions over five days. More than 10,000 have already registered.


Have you ever watched a movie and a scene plays out in which the phrase "you might want to sit down for this one" grabs your attention? It's one of those typical scenes I have been fortunate enough to avoid so far in my life up until this week. This week highlights for me the first experience of sitting down hesitantly in my lounge room with two of my most favourite people as they struggle to come to terms with how they are going to tell me some news which would put me in shock for the next few days. With shock has been incredible anger that I can't put into words. So much anger that I felt bad at the amount of swear words that have actually left my mouth and occupied my mind. The news hurt severely and still hurts.
On the previous night call it what you will I had an inkling that something was going to be told to me the next day. So on the way to taking my son to school and on my way back home I prepared myself with my most favourite Hillsong music blasting flat out in my car. My stomach was churning slightly with my heart doing random beats out of whack. While I was somewhat prepared the news landed heavy on my heart. In some ways the news should not have been such a surprise as I suspected something of this nature to be going on. In fact I suspected it long before I had to leave Brisbane and come to Canberra.
How often do we put aside suspicions and inklings only to talk our way out of them as we don't really want to believe the truth?
Tuesday this week I heard the truth. The truth hurt more than I can imagine. If it hasn't been enough to deal with the grief of a 27 year marriage breakdown this news took me into a place of anger and betrayal. They say anger is normal in these types of situations and I believe that. No matter how normal it may be to feel such anger it is not pleasant. It is consuming for a little while. In my case it has been two full days and nights. I can feel it slowing moving away which is a welcome feeling. It more likely will return here and there such as the feelings of sadness over all the lost hopes and dreams two young people once held.
This could have been one of those moments in which I might have made my way into the bedroom, drawn the curtains and stayed in bed under my blankets for a week. I didn't do that!!! As tempting as it was I decided to get up the next morning for the sake of my son to get him to school.
When I stop for a moment and look back to the past four months I'm amazed how this person (me) has even gotten this far? Had these events taken place as close as two years ago I'm not all that sure I would have handled it. Through the years I have grown and developed my own sense of value. As a young person I didn't own it. As I have mentioned in many of my earlier blogs I struggled with low self-esteem and self-hatred. There was nothing that I liked about myself.
Having had such issues drove me into the arms of another broken person. Despite the fact that the marriage is well and truly over I can take courage of the changes that have happened deep inside of me. The shy young girl who hated herself grew up and let go of the hurts that kept her stuck in a prison. These issues got me into hurtful situations. I had no confidence to speak my own mind. It was as though someone had sealed my mouth shut. To speak my mind created anxiety and fear. Fear of rejection.
If there is one piece of advice I could give to anyone who is looking to marry please make sure that you are not so badly broken that you settle for someone who may cause you emotional harm. It is crucial that you know your own true value and worth. As not every relationship issue is a normal one. Some relationship issues are psychologically or emotionally damaging. If you are in a relationship and question yourself on a regular basis I would seek some help and advice for that. It is not normal to constantly question yourself or your relationship. If you find yourself being blamed all too often again I would say check that. If you feel as though you are sitting on a roller coaster in your relationship take that as another warning sign. Let me describe the roller coaster a little better. This relationship roller coaster has moments of incredible highs. It's as though you are led to believe the most incredible things are going to take place, incredible such as amazing financial success. That once this financial success takes place life will be amazing, your marriage will be amazing!!! However the reality is that the highs of the roller coaster shifts downward and you are faced with financial failure. Finances are just one example it could be something else or multiple areas which are keeping you believing that this relationship is worth staying in. In other words you hold onto a false sense of hope.
You may begin seeing contradictions yet you've been led to believe for such a long time that something amazing is going to happen which convinces you to continue sitting on the roller coaster. Just a little while longer and things will change you repeat to yourself. Just a little while longer and everything will be more stable. Just a little while longer and I may be happy like others seem to be. Just a little while longer and I may be valued and cared for. Just a little while longer I might be good enough to be heard.
If you find yourself constantly having to comply to keep the peace something isn't right. A relationship which is healthy works from a foundation of respect, trust and honesty to say the least. It is not supposed to be one of control. That one partner has the power to hold you captive so much that your own voice is stopped. Your voice or your thoughts should be important. You should be able to approach your significant other with confidence not anxiety. If you are experiencing a lot of anxiety in a relationship seek good advice.
No one deserves to be in a relationship to be broken down and damaged. Sometimes it can take years to recognise particularly if you struggle to know your own worth and value. When we de-value ourselves we can enable people close to us to continue behaving in hurtful ways. Once we recognise our worth and value we have the ability to keep healthy boundaries with others ensuring healthy interactions.
The longer you sweep things under the carpet so to speak the more damage is done. Find a trusted person to talk to if you struggle with something beyond a normal relationship issue. Trust your instincts. Be aware of what your body and emotions are telling you. It's easy to ignore the obvious as denial is often a comfortable option rather than facing something painful.


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Shows from the backstage
Athens Flying Week in Greece has ended the season of international military air shows in Europe. Meanwhile, the Polish pilots have already received invitations for the next year from the organizers of shows from all over the world.
Until the beginning of October Lieutenant colonel Pilot Andrzej Paczkowski from the Air Force Inspectorate has already managed to archive several invitations to foreign events on his computer, which will take place in late spring and summer of 2019. The first one reached him even at the beginning of 2018. By the beginning of the season, the address of the General Command of the Armed Forces will affect several dozen more, including at least 20 from abroad.
At the end of March, the colonel would invite representatives of all air bases to a reconciliation meeting in Warsaw to share the demonstration tasks. The effect of the conference will be the annual order of the general commander of the types of armed forces, determining who will fly and where (since 2016 the order also includes vehicles with crews of land and special forces, representing the Polish Army in national events). On the basis of this order, the air force inspector sends the answers to the organizers, which confirm the possibility of Poles participating in their shows or indicating the lack of such an opportunity.
The performances are not a priority
"During the deconflicting meeting, we list the list of invitations with a list of training and operational undertakings for us, as well as holidays, courses, and other tasks of our teams and soloists. Together, we determine in which events we can and want to participate", explains Lieutenant colonel Paczkowski. During the selection, the airmen are guided by the rank of the organizer of the shows. Understandably, they welcome invitations from air force commanders, while the offers submitted by the presidents of local flying clubs have a poor chance of being positive. Our airmen follow the principle of reciprocity - if Italians or Swiss send a band for shows in Poland, we reciprocate by sending a team for large events of this type in these countries.
While assessing the received invitations, the airmen also use the experience and knowledge of colleagues appearing at foreign shows in previous seasons. "We are more willing to travel to a well-equipped airport and where the organizers take care of the comfort of the team rather than the airport with poor infrastructure, where everything needs to be cared for and even to be paid. It's a matter of security and the economy of effort", the colonel points out.
Among the organizers of the most important European shows there is fashion for inviting teams from Poland. The hosts would most preferably host jets, which are spectacular due to the dynamics and noise, as well as the possibility of using flares. Preferred are the performances of soloists, because they last for a short time, usually 10-12 minutes. A pilot team of several machines needs at least 25 minutes to demonstrate all program figures. At that time, three soloists could appear in the audience.
The most attractive, however, are mixed shows, during which the performances of soloists alternate with group acrobatics and those where turboprop planes or helicopters give rest after the performance of jets on the ears of many arriving at such events of parents and children. "The advantage of our air force is that we can adapt to the expectations of the directors of each show", admits Lieutenant colonel Paczkowski. "For one event, we can send helicopters and turboprop planes, for others - jets. We can delegate soloists or teams. The F-16 is very well known in Europe, but the other machines of our armed forces are rare. Like white ravens, they attract aviation fans. That's why we get many invitations from abroad".
Another training task
For pilots, departure for foreign shows is an interesting change after routine flying in the zone and around the mother base, especially in the case of crews from school squadrons from Dęblin and Radom, in which instructors teach the cadets how to fly. "A foreign trip is a good training task," says Lieutenant colonel Pilot Dariusz Stachurski, commander of the "Orlik" Aerobatic Team. He enumerates that during the international expedition, Orlik and Bialo-Czerwone Iskry have the opportunity to perform several hours of flights in foreign airspace, to unknown controlled airports, over mountains and the sea, at distances up to 2000 km, in formation, in various weather conditions. They test their navigational, weather forecasting, and linguistic skills. Moreover, there is the sense of pride resulting from representing the biało-czerwona szachownica [Polish Air Force checkerboard] in the exile, as well as the opportunity to meet colleagues who practice the same profession in other countries. In the case of technicians, the service of the demonstration task is basically no different from the daily service of school flights. Captain Aldona Rachowicz, commander of the radioelectronic equipment operation key in the Technical Service Group of the 42nd School Aviation Base, points to one, but significant, distinguishing mark of a foreign departure. "It's a necessity to take a C-295M or C-130E transport aircraft accompanying the pilot team, everything that will be needed away from the house."
Besides the personal belongings of the team, technicians also load service tools, selected spare parts, smoke generators and barrels with paraffin oil supplying tracers. Redeployment from Poland to Greece, Spain, or Turkey can last from eight to ten hours, and even longer, so they take away a box of dry food and drinks. When 5 tonnes of cargo arrives on the C-295, there is only room for four passenger seats. The remaining dozen or so technicians must survive the flight on the amphibious benches fixed to the wall.
After each stopover and finished training and demonstration flights, when the pilots sit down to discuss the task, the technicians move to reconstruct the readiness for the next flight. They refuel as soon as possible to reduce the possibility of water precipitating in the tanks. They get oxygen cylinders if they were consumed in flight at high altitude. They collect the flight data loggers and read the data they have stored, looking for possible warning signals about exceeding the engine and installation regimes. They watch the engine, fuselage, wings, tail and chassis; they clean the fairing. When there are no further flights on a given day, they put on safety devices blocking the movement of helmets and propellers, cover the fairing with a cover limiting the inside of the cabin, under the wheels they put blocks to prevent the displacement of the aircraft. Such after-flight service takes up to two hours. Once they get caught up with it, they can close the temporary tool store and go to the shows. "During work, when demonstrations are underway, and our team is located on a distant plane of aircraft parking, we basically do not have time to watch the aerial evolution of other teams", says Sergeant Major Jarosław Perłowski from the Orlik technical team. It's time for the technicians to relax when they finish their tasks and the bus will take them to the viewers' sector. "Because we arrive to the shows up to two hours before the start and we finish work about two hours after our team landings, we manage to watch the performances of the competition for maybe three hours. We know and see the activities of technicians of competing teams, because we often are adjacent to each other on the plane of aircraft preparation. Then we have the opportunity to exchange experiences, acquire new skills, learn about various technical and organizational innovations accompanying such tasks".
Invisible logistics
Flying to foreign shows, especially to places far from home bases, is an aviation and logistics challenge. After assigning tasks (receiving the order of the general commander), the managers of the demonstration teams make contact with representatives of the organizers to determine the details. Usually, the latter is interested in how many aircraft will appear, when they fly and fly away, how much fuel they need, how many people will come with them. They also expect a description of the program, sometimes with pilots' health certificates and their privileges for demonstration flights. The required data is sent to both the organizers and the Polish military diplomat who resides in the capital of a given country. As a rule, he already knows that he will have an air force team representing the Polish Armed Forces in his region, but it is advisable to know how many soldiers will fly, where they will be located, how to contact them, in case you need help with contacting the hosts.
Every show that aspires to being renowned takes place on two weekend days. Added to this is the Friday's day of rehearsals. Foreign teams arrive at the venue on Wednesdays and Thursdays, rarely on Fridays. They leave on Mondays, so as not to abuse the hospitality of the hosts.
It is a good habit that the organizers cover the costs of stay of the teams participating in the shows - they provide accommodation, transport and, in part, also nutrition. They often, though not always, pay for fuel that is burned during demonstrations and even allow tanks to be refueled on the return route. With each flight, one of the soldiers is comprehensively responsible for logistics and has a payment card, which regulates payments for fuel, landing, and parking of the aircraft. The commander of the whole team must anticipate what he will do in the event of an unexpected plane crash or weather break, forcing an unplanned stop at an airport in a foreign country. The logistics of departure for shows is invisible on the background of the whole expedition, but in fact it is the cake, at which the shows in the air are just an effective icing.
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New behind-the-scenes footage of director Bryan Singer's upcoming Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody has surfaced online, and it shows Mr. Robot star Rami Malek proving his acting chops as frontman and music legend Freddie Mercury for one of the film's most important scenes: the Live Aid concert, which was held at Wembley Stadium in July of 1985.
The clip is the first video evidence we've seen of Malek as Mercury (an exclusive photo was released earlier this month courtesy of Entertainment Weekly), and it seems like the actor is hitting all the beats of the Live Aid performance. From jogging out onstage with a spring in his step to making dramatic arm movements before shuffling over to the Pepsi cup-lined piano, everything appears to be on-point.
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The actor and the director previously stated that Malek's voice will be used on its own or be blended with audio recordings of Mercury, and any missing gaps will be filled by a Mercury sound-alike singer, which could very well be Martel if the popular chatter proves true. "We're going to use Freddie as much as possible and use myself as much as possible," Malek explained to EW. "I'm in Abbey Road [Studios] right now if that should say anything to you. I'm not working on my acting."
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Q: Imitate unix shell pipe Educational task: want to imitate pipe symbol (command, method) "|" work. Program gets command like in unix shell from STDIN:
command1 | command2 | command3 | ....

And should execute it redirecting STDIN|STDOUT to a pipe for each command. Final output redirects to result.out file. Should use only execlp and fork.
1st variant: works fine for 1-2 commands, however freezes for 3 or more. What I'm doing wrong: seems I close all the pipe descriptors?
Now in 2nd variant execute_line was simplified, now another problem: mess in output. How to correctly pass pipes between commands?
3rd variant: most close to correct, added more debug info. Question: how to correctly connect middle children?
4th variant, fixed logic, almost correct: works fine with 1, 3 or more commands, start to fail with 2 (which worked correct previously) - weird :)
#include <stdio.h>
#include <unistd.h>
#include <iostream>
#include <fstream>
#include <algorithm>
#include <cstring>
#include <vector>
#include <sys/types.h>
#include <sys/stat.h>
#include <fcntl.h>

using namespace std;

void split(const string& str, vector<string> &tokens,
           const string &delimiters = " ")
{
    // Skip delimiters at beginning.
    string::size_type lastPos = str.find_first_not_of(delimiters, 0);
    // Find first "non-delimiter".
    string::size_type pos     = str.find_first_of(delimiters, lastPos);

    while (string::npos != pos || string::npos != lastPos)
    {
        // Found a token, add it to the vector.
        tokens.push_back(str.substr(lastPos, pos - lastPos));
        // Skip delimiters.  Note the "not_of"
        lastPos = str.find_first_not_of(delimiters, pos);
        // Find next "non-delimiter"
        pos = str.find_first_of(delimiters, lastPos);
    }
}

inline string trim(string &str)
{
    const string whitespaces(" \t\f\v\n\r");

    string::size_type pos = str.find_first_not_of(whitespaces);
    if(pos != string::npos)
        str.erase(0, pos);   // prefixing spaces

    pos = str.find_last_not_of(whitespaces);
    if(pos != string::npos)
        str.erase(pos + 1);    // surfixing spaces

    return str;
}

void parse_command(string &command, string &name, string &argc)
{
    command = trim(command);

    string::size_type pos = command.find_first_of(' ');
    if(pos != string::npos) {
        name = command.substr(0, pos);
        argc = command.substr(pos + 1, command.length() - pos - 1);
    } else {
        name = command;
        argc = "";
    }
}

void exec_command(uint n, vector<string> &commands)
{
    string name, args;
    parse_command(commands[n], name, args);
    if(args.length() > 0)
        execlp(name.c_str(), name.c_str(), args.c_str(), NULL);
    else
        execlp(name.c_str(), name.c_str(), NULL);
}

// who ----(stdout)---> pfd[1] --- pfd[0] ----(stdin)---> wc -l
void execute_line(vector<string> &commands, uint i, int *parent_pfd = 0)
{
    int pfd[2];
    pipe(pfd);
    if(i > 0 && !fork()) {
        // Child
        printf("Child, i: %d\n", i);
        if(i > 1) {
            execute_line(commands, i-1, pfd);
            close(pfd[1]);
            close(pfd[0]);
        } else {
            printf("Deeper child %d: %s, parent_pfd[0]=%d, parent_pfd[1]=%d, "
                   "pfd[0]=%d, pfd[1]=%d\n",
                   getpid(), trim(commands[i-1]).c_str(),
                   parent_pfd[0], parent_pfd[1], pfd[0], pfd[1]);

            close(STDOUT_FILENO);

//            if(parent_pfd)
//                dup2(parent_pfd[1], STDOUT_FILENO); // Copy STDOUT to parent pipe out
//            else
                dup2(pfd[1], STDOUT_FILENO);        // Copy STDOUT to pipe out

            close(pfd[1]);
            close(pfd[0]);

            exec_command(i - 1, commands);
        }
    } else {
        if(parent_pfd) {
            printf("Middle Child, i: %d\n", i);
            printf("Middle child %d: %s, parent_pfd[0]=%d, parent_pfd[1]=%d, "
                   "pfd[0]=%d, pfd[1]=%d\n",
                   getpid(), trim(commands[i]).c_str(), parent_pfd[0], parent_pfd[1],
                   pfd[0], pfd[1]);

            close(STDIN_FILENO);
            dup2(pfd[0], STDIN_FILENO);         // Copy STDIN to pipe in

            close(STDOUT_FILENO);
            dup2(parent_pfd[1], STDOUT_FILENO); // Copy STDOUT to parent pipe out

            close(pfd[1]);
            close(pfd[0]);

            exec_command(i, commands);
        } else {
            printf("Final, i: %d\n", i);
            printf("Final %d: %s, pfd=%p, parent_pfd=%p, pfd[0]=%d, pfd[1]=file\n",
                   getpid(), trim(commands[i]).c_str(), pfd, parent_pfd, pfd[0]);
            int fd = open("result.out", O_RDWR | O_CREAT | O_TRUNC, S_IRUSR | S_IWUSR);
            dup2(fd, STDOUT_FILENO);            // Copy stdout to file
            dup2(pfd[0], STDIN_FILENO);         // Copy STDIN to pipe in
            close(pfd[0]);  // Close as was redirected
            close(pfd[1]);  // Close WRITE as not necessary here
            close(fd);

            exec_command(i, commands);
        }
    }
}

int main()
{
    char buffer[1024];
    ssize_t size = read(STDIN_FILENO, buffer, 1024);

    if(size > 0) {
        buffer[size] = '\0';
        string command = buffer;
        vector<string> commands;
        split(command, commands, "|");
        execute_line(commands, commands.size() - 1);
    }
    return 0;
}

A: The logic you use to connect the pipes to standard input and output looks faulty.
int pfd[2];
pipe(pfd);

You start by creating a pipe, presumably to connect one process's standard output to another process's standard input. That's fine.
Now, let's look at one of section of the code which is going to execute one of the processes:
close(STDIN_FILENO);
close(STDOUT_FILENO);
dup2(pfd[0], STDIN_FILENO);     // Copy STDIN to pipe in
dup2(pfd[1], STDOUT_FILENO);    // Copy STDOUT to pipe out
close(pfd[0]);  // Close as was redirected
close(pfd[1]);  // Close as was redirected
exec_command(i, commands);

Now, I don't even need to explain this. You can just read your own comments here, then try to explain why you are attaching both ends of the same pipe to the same process's standard input and output? That makes no sense. The pipe should be attaching one process's standard input to another process's standard output. In this kind of a situation, it makes no sense to execute a process and attach its standard input to standard output. That's a head scratcher to me.
That's one of the issues here, but there are probably a few others here too, that would be apparent after a closer look.
The overall approach seems too complicated to me, here. This recursive function, that sets up the pipeline, should really only have a single decision point: is this the last command in the pipeline. If so, do one thing. If not, then do something else that involves recursion, to set up the rest of the pipeline.
It looks to me like there are either three or four decision points here, so even if the overall logic here is slightly over-complicated, but not wrong, it should be simplified. You shouldn't have to do any special coding for the "middle" part of the pipeline, as your comments describe. Either you're dealing with the last command in the pipeline, or not. That's it. Try to rewrite your function in this manner. It should be much simpler, and work better.

A: I am used the next logic (pseudo code for my solution):
I first put together in a linked list of all the commands by assigning each respective descriptors, and then executed in order.
int pfd_cur[2];
int in = -1;
int out = -1;
while (number_of_commands) { // process all commands from first to last
    number_of_commands--; // and set cur_command_number
    if(cur_command_number == 0) {
        if(number_of_commands > 0) {
            pipe(pfd_cur);
            out = pfd_cur[1];
            in = pfd_cur[0];
            // We process first command
            // collect command (STDIN_FILENO, out);
        } else {
            // We process first command and we have only one command
            // collect command (STDIN_FILENO, STDOUT_FILENO);
        }
    } else {
        if(number_of_commands == 0)
        {
            // We process last command
            // collect command(in, STDOUT_FILENO);
        } else {
            pipe(pfd_cur);
            out = pfd_cur[1];
            // We process intermediate command
            // collect command (in, out);
            in = pfd_cur[0];
        }
    }
}

My struct for store connected process data in the linked list
struct node {
    // pipe num
    int in_fd;
    int out_fd;
    const char *command;
    char **argv;
    int agrc;
    struct node *next;
    struct node *prev;
};

My function to execute each stored node
void execute(struct node* command)
{
    if(!fork())
    {
        if(command->out_fd != 1)
        {
            close(STDOUT_FILENO);
            dup2(command->out_fd, STDOUT_FILENO);

        }
        if(command->in_fd != 0)
        {
            close(STDIN_FILENO);
            dup2(command->in_fd, STDIN_FILENO);
        }

        execvp(command->command, command->argv);

        close(command->out_fd);
        close(command->in_fd);
    }
}

A: In final variant just simple if expression (should be i >= 1) error. So correct execute_line() method variant is:
void execute_line(vector<string> &commands, size_t i, int *parent_pfd = 0)
{
    int pfd[2];
    pipe(pfd);
    if(i > 0 && !fork()) {
        // Child
        if(i >= 1) {
            execute_line(commands, i-1, pfd);
            close(pfd[1]);
            close(pfd[0]);
        } else {
            printf("Deeper child %d: %s, parent_pfd[0]=%d, parent_pfd[1]=%d, "
                   "pfd[0]=%d, pfd[1]=%d\n",
                   getpid(), trim(commands[i-1]).c_str(),
                   parent_pfd[0], parent_pfd[1], pfd[0], pfd[1]);

            close(STDOUT_FILENO);
            dup2(pfd[1], STDOUT_FILENO);        // Copy STDOUT to pipe out

            close(pfd[1]);
            close(pfd[0]);

            exec_command(i - 1, commands);
        }
    } else {
        if(parent_pfd) {
            printf("Middle child %d: %s, parent_pfd[0]=%d, parent_pfd[1]=%d, "
                   "pfd[0]=%d, pfd[1]=%d\n",
                   getpid(), trim(commands[i]).c_str(), parent_pfd[0], parent_pfd[1],
                   pfd[0], pfd[1]);

            close(STDIN_FILENO);
            dup2(pfd[0], STDIN_FILENO);         // Copy STDIN to pipe in

            close(STDOUT_FILENO);
            dup2(parent_pfd[1], STDOUT_FILENO); // Copy STDOUT to parent pipe out

            close(pfd[1]);
            close(pfd[0]);

            exec_command(i, commands);
        } else {
            printf("Final %d: %s, pfd=%p, parent_pfd=%p, pfd[0]=%d, pfd[1]=file\n",
                   getpid(), trim(commands[i]).c_str(), pfd, parent_pfd, pfd[0]);
            int fd = open("result.out", O_RDWR | O_CREAT | O_TRUNC, S_IRUSR | S_IWUSR);
            dup2(fd, STDOUT_FILENO);            // Copy stdout to file
            dup2(pfd[0], STDIN_FILENO);         // Copy STDIN to pipe in
            close(pfd[0]);  // Close as was redirected
            close(pfd[1]);  // Close WRITE as not necessary here
            close(fd);

            exec_command(i, commands);
        }
    }
}


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Oak is undoubtedly one of the best choices when it comes to durability. Oak cabinets come in two different variations, white kitchen cabinets, and red cabinets. The white one is stronger than the red counterpart and versatile enough to suit any type of kitchen, modern, traditional or fusion. If you are planning to create a rustic feel in the kitchen, go for white. And if you are more into strict traditional options, red oak would be the best bet for you.
If you are lucky enough to live in the Pacific Northwest, you already know that spring will bring more rain along with the warmer weather you'd expect. Spring is also a time for emerging flowers, strong winds, and the increased urge to get outside and see the sun again, even if you know that the rain will continue for another three months. If you're a smart homeowner, you also know that this is the time to start prepping your house for the spring. Don't get overwhelmed by the chores that you need to get done. Instead, simply focus on the important steps and embrace the new season.
The most important thing you can do for your home as you transition from winter into spring is to make sure your roof is in good condition. After all, your home has been battered by strong winds since the fall of the previous year, and the nonstop rain has probably taken a toll on your shingles. Luckily, it's easy to find a reputable contractor in the Pacific Northwest. For example, if you need to find roofing contractors Beaverton Oregon, you can check out trusted companies like Clear Vision Construction to do the job. Make sure you repair any holes, damage, or decay, as even a small hole in your roof can lead to lasting damage in the form of rot, mold, and mildew.
Next, check the rest of your house. Look at your foundation and make sure that it is in good shape and not suffering from any damage done by water or pests. Since the Pacific Northwest is due for an earthquake sometime in the future, it's especially important that your foundation is in good condition and would be able to stand up to seismic pressures. Look for pests, including mice, termites, moths, and other insects, who can do permanent damage to your house before you even know they're there. If you find damage, call a professional immediately to come out and take a look at your house.
The ability to suddenly go over budget on a home remodel or renovation takes no special skill. All you need is to run into one large snag, and you can be hundreds, if not thousands over what you expected to pay. Below are five ways you can stay on track and within budget on your next home improvement project.
Trying to tackle a home renovation job on your own can end up costing you money if the project does not go right. Anyone can make remodeling look easy, but it can take years of experience to get professional results. This is one time you need to bite the bullet and pay the money needed for an expert result. It will take less time, get done right the first time, and last for years.
Take the time to interview prospective contractors. Find out if their taste in design is similar to your own. Look at available images of finished projects. Talk with the local references provided. You ultimately want a contractor that is close by in case there are problems and with the experience of successfully handling similar jobs. You need to feel comfortable that they are skilled enough to provide the results you desire. Hiring the lowest bidder might signal the results will be of low quality.
It is impossible to look in a crystal ball and foretell any and all problems that can arise during a renovation, but the more you plan, the easier things will go. Document everything you want from start to finish. Include the materials of choice and demonstrate with online pictures, if any are available. The more details you can give the contractor the better.
Make some solid decisions on acceptable areas of compromise when it comes to spending money on the renovation. The type of wood might be non-negotiable, but the type of seal coating, or stain you can afford to be somewhat flexible. Build in ways to save money as you go.
Older homes hold the most promise of busting your budget wide open. The potential is real to have to fix unexpected problems, causing delays and more money. Add 25 to 30 percent extra to the amount of your renovation budget for such emergency situations.
Finding the perfect replacement for an appliance that dies can be tricky. There are very few that can be classified as cheap and you want to know your investment will last a few years without needing major repairs. Below are a few items to keep in mind when shopping for the perfect appliance.
There is no better endorsement for an appliance brand than having a ton of happy, satisfied customers. Read as many reviews as you can about brands and see what people are saying. It may not tell the complete story and there may be an unhappy one here and there, but it will help direct your footsteps in the right direction. How many of the employees own that particular brand? It says a lot if employees have faith in their own product.
Appliances are not inexpensive these days. You have to expect to pay a little bit for higher quality. Find out what the average price is for your area when it comes to medium quality appliances and take it from there. You can better determine if the slightly higher priced brands offer enough extra features to justify the expense.
Take your time and really check the appliance over. You want to make sure the appliance seems sturdy and solid. Closely inspect parts that will see a lot of movement. Doors, drawers, and other moving parts should operate smoothly and not have the feel of being cheaply made.
Does the appliance seem technologically enhanced?
Many appliances sold today are as smart as minicomputers. The technological advancements help make them more energy-efficient and operate at maximum levels. There should be a lot of enhanced features for appliances that are in the upper price ranges.
Do you feel confident that the provided warranty is fair? Will it cover everything you need it to cover? It is worth paying a slightly higher price for brands that are willing to stand behind their products and offer great warranties. Make sure you understand everything that is included when it comes to fixing a manufacturing defect, or product replacement.
Upgrading a home is an expensive process. However, it can be a great financial investment as well. Many people are thinking about upgrading their home because of the strong housing market. With the rapid increase in prices across the country, many people are getting home equity loans to complete their renovation projects.
Saving money during this process is essential. Completing renovating a home is a tedious process that must be carefully planned. If you have home improvement aspirations, here are some tips on saving money during the process.
One of the most important aspects in saving money on a home improvement project is having a plan. You have to understand what your budget is during the process. In addition, it is a good idea to leave some room for unexpected expenses during this time.
Every home improvement project is going to cost more money and time than you originally think. If you hire a quality company to help with this process, it can help reduce the chance of a major issue coming up.
Another great tip on improving your home is to start with upgrading small aspects of your home. It is much less expensive to change out light fixtures or shutters than to renovate a kitchen. However, new light fixtures or shutters can completely change the look and feel of a home.
Many homeowners do not concentrate on things outside of a home. However, new shutters can be a great way to be on trend and make your home stand out. If you are interested in choosing new shutters, click for more options here.
Although some aspects of a home cannot be purchased from someone else, buying used is one of the easiest ways to save money. For example, if someone is getting rid of their furniture, this is a great way to change the look of your home for a low price. Buying new furniture is several times more expensive than used options.
With all of the online buying options today, buying used is easier than ever before. Spend several months looking for the right items, and when you find a deal act quickly.
There are times throughout the year when home improvement stores offer great deals on various products. Waiting until these times of the year is a great way to save money. You may even wait until Black Friday to get major deals in this area.
Although it is not fun to wait several months before upgrading an area of your home, this step can save you thousands of dollars. A lot of people have been able to save time and money simply by waiting for hot deals.
In today's increasingly expensive world, many homeowners have decided it makes sense to participate in vacation rental programs. These programs are designed to help provide a means for those with extra space to rent to find guests willing to stay there. Renting out a space even for a few days a month can be a highly lucrative venture that allows the homeowner a second source of reliable income. Anyone who is considering such an arrangement should think carefully about the kind of things they need to do to be able to bring guests to their home. As many homeowners have found out, it is possible to have a reliable stream of paying guests to their Australian house or apartment. However, it is best to prepare well in advance before any possible guests arrive.
The first thing to do is consider the space intended as guest quarters from the point of view of an outside observer. Ask a friend or neighbor to have a look inside. They can point out flaws that might have otherwise gone unnoticed such as corners with dirt in them, minor stains on the wall and perhaps a lack of closet space in the room. They can also look at the room and see what changes might help it look much better. For many possible renters, the net result is often a series of changes to the room that can be made quickly and easily like painting it without the need to spend a lot of money.
Another important aspect of any listing are the photos used. Many people look at photos in order to decide if the space they see is right for them. Good photos are vitally important. Help can be useful in this case as well. More help here can aid people in deciding upon the kind of pictures that will best show off the space they have for rent. Good photos should have excellent lighting, well placed accessories and make it easy to see the entire layout of the room. A series of well-chosen photographs of the room or the entire space can help bring in renters all year long. Good photographs should also highlight any nearby amenities such as access to a pool or beach.
Once the initial stages have been completed, it's time to put it together. The listing should be as accurate as possible. If anything changes such as when the space is available, it's best to correct it as soon as possible. It's also a good idea to look at other listings in the area and get a feel for what others have to offer guests. A well put together listing is one that is easy to read, makes is clear what is being offered and when and has many pictures so the renter can see if it's right for them. This will help any homeowner create the revenue stream they really want.
Whether you are moving around the block or across town, it can be difficult to pick up and move while bringing everything you own with you. For those who are planning on relocating to another part of the country, the move can be even more daunting. If you want to plan for moving thousands of miles away, there are a few important steps to take.
It can be challenging and exhausting to move if you plan to take everything that you own with you. Owning too many items will end up costing more due to a larger moving truck and supplies that you will need. Purge your home by donating or selling items that haven't been used in the last year. Consider hosting a garage sale, which will provide you with funds that can be put towards the move. For electronics or expensive jewelry items, consider selling the products at a pawn shop in the local area to get more money for the personal belongings.
One of the best ways to prepare for moving a long distance is to hire a professional moving company to help with the process. Moving companies offer a variety of services, which includes packing up your home to loading and transporting everything to your new property. Many moving companies can also provide packing supplies and will also transport a boats or vehicles that you own, which can make it a smooth and streamlined process.
Stay organized by color coding your boxes, which will make it easy to determine where they should be placed in the new home. Consider using the color yellow for the kitchen or the color red for the living room. Use colored duct tape and labels to make it easy to determine where the box should be placed once it is unloaded in the new house.
Creating a detailed to do list will allow you to stay organized and understand how much needs to get done before moving. You can use a moving calendar that will allow you to determine when certain tasks need to be completed, which will allow you to prioritize certain chores. You can also create a to-do list on the day of your move to remember last-minute tasks that need to be completed. Visit Website to learn more about moving tips.
Make it easier to pack up and move by leaving all of your dresser drawers filled, which will save on moving boxes and can avoid the hassle of packing and unpacking all of your clothes. Use blue tape to secure the drawers and prevent them from sliding open while the furniture is being transported.
There are not many people in the world who are lucky enough to have the opportunity to design their own closer. In fact, most modern homes come with stock standard designed closets which attempt to suit every body's needs.
However, if it just so happens that you are one of those people and you are looking at designing a new closet, below are some great tips which can get you started.
Not out the window! The view of yourself! After all, this is the space where you will be revising how you are going to project yourself to the world for the day. With this in mind, be sure that you plan adequate mirror space so that you can see yourself clearly and without obstruction.
If possible, look for a way to incorporate multiple full-length mirror panels so that you can easily assess your outfit from every angle without having to take awkward selfies.
When it comes to lighting, the first thing to realize is that LED lights have become very affordable and are extremely versatile and easy to install and operate. Instead of the standard single bulb in your ceiling, consider placing strip lighting behind spaces in your closet which can subtly light the area without being noticeable.
Along with this, connect the LED strips to a controller which you can use to adjust the color, brightness, and even the flashing pattern of any lights you have installed.
Remember to think ahead when considering how much space you will need for your clothes and shoes. For example, if you just can't get enough of the Groupon Coupons page for Nine West then instead of denying your shopping addiction, embrace it and plan for additional space for when more orders arrive.
If you have enough space, consider splitting your clothes storage space in two, with one section holding the clothes which are new and in seasons, and the other containing the clothes which you still wear but aren't the latest fashions.
Items like the ones above are great ways to take your closet design and use to the next level.


"Road 2 War" is a tribute song to UFC fighter, Nate Diaz. The words in the verses reflect his current relationship with the company and past opponents. Written by By Nova Ghost, one of Nate Diaz' sparring partners and team mates. This track is high energy and designed for intense training in the gym or stepping out on the "Road 2 War".
Nova Ghost is from the Bay Area city of Oakland. Nova loves composing and recording music, Nova's unorthodox delivery validates the amount of time, blood sweat & tears he put into creating each song. This incredibly talented artists brings an explosive amount of energy on stage as well as the studio. For this reason, He's had the honor to share the stage with such artist as: Malcolm Jamal Warner, Crowder, Capital Kings, Lincoln Brewster, NF, Grammy Award Winning Mandisa, and many more.


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Community Calendar: March 2021
Published on March, 2021 in Community Calendar by Potrero View
A scene from Stray, a Magnolia Pictures release.	Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
3/4 Thursday
History: Celeste-Marie Bernier, Judith Butler, and Isaac Julien in Conversation
McEvoy Foundation for the Arts and the San Francisco Public Library present a conversation between Celeste-Marie Bernier, Judith Butler, and artist Isaac Julien about the legacy of the influential women in the life of Frederick Douglass, 1818 to 1895. 12 to 1:30 p.m. Free. For more information and to register.
Music: Beethoven Piano Sonatas
Jonathan Biss will perform three Beethoven piano sonatas for San Francisco Performances' "Front Row Premium" online platform, also featuring pianist Timo Andres and guitarist Jason Vieaux. All Front Row Premium performances will ultimately be available indefinitely on sfperformance.org. For more information and to register.
3/5 Friday
Film: Stray
A trio of canine outcasts roam the streets of Istanbul. Through their eyes and ears, viewers witness an intimate portrait of the life of a city and its people. To view the trailer and for more information.
3/6 Saturday and 3/7 Sunday
Theater: The Art of Sacrifice
"When I started writing The Art of Sacrifice, I thought it would be about brilliance and chess. Then it seemed to be about the cost of addiction…It turned out to be about the terror of raising a child in a winner-take-all country," said playwright Anthony Clarvoe. "The thrill of the play was writing a parent and child with ruthless ferocity, no limits and no filters, who share a dream and do not know how to let go." The drama was written well before the widely acclaimed The Queen's Gambit entered the international psyche. March 6: 4 p.m.; March 7: Noon. Free. For more information and to register.
3/12 Friday
Music: Democracy is Coming to the USA
Rock and soul music historian, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) San Francisco State University (SFSU) professor, Richie Unterberger, presents "Democracy Is Coming to the USA." The lecture will feature rock, folk, soul, and reggae songs devoted to social and political affairs. He'll discuss and show films clips of Bob Marley, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Leonard Cohen, Curtis Mayfield, Patti Smith, and others from the 1950s to the twenty-first century. 12 to 1:30 p.m. Free. Registration required: https://bit.ly/37AKggC. An OLLI account must be established to register for the session: https://bit.ly/2KpynBi
3/13 Saturday
Health: Learn to Meditate
This virtual session for beginners will introduce the benefits of meditation, which can help settle the body and mind amid the swirl of daily life. Sitting in a balanced posture creates a steady calm that, with training, can become the way an individual meets whatever arises. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and find a good place to sit, or lie down, during the session. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. $0 to $25. Presented by San Francisco Zen Center and Asian Art Museum. To purchase tickets and for more information.
3/15 Monday
Theater: Six 10-Minute Plays Inspired by "Fearless"
Fear is one of the oldest and strongest human emotions; great stories are born through the act of facing terror. Thirty-six San Francisco writers find inspiration in the challenge of mustering courage for the next round of "Monday Night PlayGround." Playwrights have just four-and-a-half days to tell their tales, inspired by the topic "Fearless". This online event features the top six works. 7 p.m. Free. Presented by Playground. For more information and to register.
Storytelling: Monday Night MarshStream
MarshStream brings four live pieces from performers, familiar and new. Audience members who attend the live stream will get the chance to perform a five to 10-minute piece. Will it be you? 7:30 p.m. Free. For more information, links to join or to submit a story.
3/16 Tuesday
Film: Never Surrender
Decades of remediation work at the Hunters Point Shipyard, a former military base contaminated during the Second World War and beyond, was revealed to be fraudulent, with data falsified. This turned "the biggest redevelopment project in San Francisco" to "the biggest eco-fraud case in U.S. history". Never Surrender is the result of more than two years of research and fieldwork in Bayview-Hunters Point. It narrates the community fight for environmental justice and documents the conflict between people and government over the safety of the shipyard. 11 to 1 p.m. Free. Presented by Oxford Human Rights Festival. For more information and to register.
Literature: Chanel Miller, "Know My Name"
One City One Book: San Francisco Reads will discuss Chanel Miller's Know My Name, coinciding with the Library's annual HERstory Women's History Month celebration and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Miller tells a story of trauma and transcendence, illuminating a culture biased to protect perpetrators, indicting a criminal justice system designed to fail the most vulnerable, shining with the courage to move through suffering and live a full and beautiful life. 6 to 7 p.m. Free. For more information and to register.
3/18 Thursday
Politics: Are Racial Reparations the Answer?
Charles Henry, professor emeritus of African American Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, and the author of Long Overdue: The Politics of Racial Reparations, will provide a brief history of racial reparations in the United States, both successful and unsuccessful, and a look at current attitudes in light of the Black Lives Matter movement. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $29. Hosted by OLLI at SFSU. To register: https://bit.ly/2NNkAGi. An OLLI account must be established to register for the session: https://bit.ly/2KpynBi.
3/22 Monday and 3/24 Wednesday
Art: Image Transfers Workshop
Students will learn how to transfer laser prints onto various surfaces, such as canvas, paper, and wood. The instructor will demonstrate how to prepare laser prints using matte and gel medium, and how to layer surfaces with acrylic paint onto prepared surfaces. Emphasis will be placed on continuous experimentation and combinations of techniques. Two meetings, 4 to 6 p.m. $80. Presented by the San Francisco Center for the Book. For more information and to register.
Literacy: 2021 Bookeaters' Bash with author Zadie Smith
A virtual celebration and inspiring at-home hour of words, wit, and wonder, featuring Zadie Smith and 826 Valencia student authors. VIP reception, 5:30 p.m. Program and Fund-A-Need, 6 p.m. From $100. Presented by 826 Valencia, a nonprofit organization that supports students from under-resourced communities with their creative and expository writing skills and helps teachers inspire their students to write. For more information and to purchase tickets.
Nature: Guided WildFlower Walk at Starr King Open Space
Join a walk to check out the beautiful wildflowers that have popped up recently. Walks will be guided and socially-distanced. 11 a.m. Free. Meet at the Starr King Open Space at 23rd and Carolina streets. For more information: starrkingopenspace.org
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Leah LeMoineJanuary 1, 2019
Valley pilot Brian Udell made history by surviving a Mach 1.2 ejection from a fighter jet. Later, he flew commercial and aerobatic planes. So why is he grounded?
"You hear the stories about farm kids driving tractors from the time they could reach the pedals? I'm like a farm kid, except my tractor had wings," says Brian Udell, a faint twang in his voice matching the native Texan's crisp Wranglers and scuffed cowboy boots. The Queen Creek pilot, now 55, got his first flying lesson from his father when he was just 9 years old. He was too short to see out of the windshield, so his dad propped him up on a phone book. The junior airman was hooked.
Udell grew up to become an elite United States Air Force pilot, graduating No. 1 and receiving the Commander's Trophy at the prestigious Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program. He later earned the plum assignment of flying the F-15E Strike Eagle, the most advanced fighter jet in the world when it was introduced in 1989. It was an ejection from this jet during a training flight in 1995 that hurtled Udell into the public spotlight and made aviation history.
In a twist that shocked the local flying community, it was also what led to him being grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration 20 years later – a rare but dreaded fate that is every professional pilot's worst nightmare.
Udell was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in Houston, Texas, by his Air Force colonel father and homemaker mother. His dad, Maurice H. Udell, was "like an instructor to the stars," Udell says, who trained a young George W. Bush and laid the foundation for Udell's aviation philosophy. "You get one shot. You'd better be doing things right," he says. "Bad things can happen to good people. You have to be prepared."
A really bad thing happened to Udell the night of April 18, 1995. During a routine training flight off the coast of North Carolina with weapon systems officer Captain Dennis White, the jet was in a 60-degree right-hand turn when a computer failure in the aircraft's avionics system caused a malfunction. Instead of completing the turn, the jet was actually rocketing vertically down toward the Atlantic Ocean at supersonic speed – 780 knots, or more than 800 miles per hour. At that speed, Udell knew he had only seconds before the plane plowed into the Atlantic, and no plausible way to pull out of the dive without exposing the men to brain-crushing gravitational forces.
photo courtesy Brian Udell; Udell (right) in Iraq before a combat mission, 1990s
"My mental clock was ticking, and I could feel the airplane getting fast. I could hear the airplane getting fast," he says. "You work the problem until you have to make another decision. And that decision is, 'We've got to get out.'"
He gave the command to eject at 10,000 feet, knowing White's seat would release first, then his. He pulled the handles at 6,000. The canopy went off at 4,500. White ejected at 3,000. Udell ejected at 1,500, his body flung so violently that his helmet and mask were ripped from his head. His parachute opened around 500 feet and he fell into the ocean, sustaining life-threatening injuries (see sidebar) and waiting four hours before being rescued. White died immediately upon ejection.
An Air Force investigation cleared Udell of culpability. "They said, 'You made the only decision you had.'"
Doctors warned Udell he may never walk again. Six months later, he was walking. Within 10 months, he was flying patrol and combat missions in the Middle East. "I rehab like a wild man," he says.
After 10 years in the Air Force, he started flying for a commercial airline and competitively flying aerobatic planes, an outlet for his adrenaline addiction. He and his native Arizonan wife, Kristi, moved to the Valley to raise their children Morgan (in utero during Udell's accident), Garrett and Samantha, now 23, 22 and 18.
Things were going well until 2013, when, after completing a flight to Sacramento, Udell suffered an aortic dissection during a workout in his hotel gym. Aortic dissections occur when the inner layer of the aorta, the large blood vessel branching off the heart, rips and allows blood to surge through. If that ruptures the outer wall of the aorta, it is usually fatal. It's something doctors he saw that night said should have happened in the immediate aftermath of his ejection, but, inexplicably, occurred almost two decades later. Once again, Udell cheated death and rehabbed his way back to the sky.
In October 2016, after Udell had been back flying commercially as a captain for two years, the FAA cardiac panel revoked his first-class medical certificate (a requirement for airline pilots to fly), citing his aortic dissection in its new classification of him as "high risk." Without a current "medical," in aviation parlance, Udell cannot fly – not to make a living as a commercial pilot, not even for leisure.
For the past two years, he's been embroiled in a battle with the administrative organization to regain his medical, attempting to prove his health and stability with a battery of tests and evaluations from doctors at Mayo Clinic and Barrow Brain and Spine.
"I'm a professional pilot, and there are certain responsibilities that go along with that. I would not think twice about pulling myself out of a cockpit if I thought [my health] was an issue," Udell says. "I certainly wouldn't put you or you in jeopardy, or someone's family."
The sudden reversal of his classification is what most puzzles Udell. "If I was such a high risk, why was I not pulled off the line immediately? Why was I allowed to continue to fly passengers until the end of the month when my medical naturally expired?" he says. "Am I high risk or am I low risk?"
Ian Gregor, public affairs manager for the FAA's Pacific division, declined an interview request. "We can't comment on medical issues for privacy reasons," he said via email.
"It hurts to watch him go through it," says William Coffey, a Mesa Police Department detective and Udell's workout buddy. "You're talking about an extremely unique and gifted pilot who then also, after he did his career in the military, he goes and flies 20 years for [a commercial airline] and now here he is – he's basically grounded at his house, and it sucks."
Coffey got Udell into flying remote-controlled airplanes and flight-simulation video games "to keep the mind active and trained on that side while he goes through his trials with the FAA."
Udell is beleaguered but determined. Various pilot organizations and his airline union have proved unhelpful, he says, so he's consulted with attorneys, despite worries about onerous legal fees. He's written to politicians and is even considering running for office himself to effect change in aviation bureaucracy.
"I volunteered to support and defend this Constitution only to have the people that are supposed to support and defend the Constitution allow this to happen," he says. "What's so troublesome is that I've nearly given my life multiple times for my country and they don't…" He trails off, choking up.
"All of this stuff is survivable. You just gotta be willing to fight."
Udell shares his story through the Aviation Speakers Bureau (aviationspeakers.com). Others have ejected at higher Mach numbers, but he survived the highest amount of q (pressure applied to the human body). His injuries:
Face cut with metal bayonets from helmet
Blood vessels burst in face; swollen head and lips
Eyes blackened
Dislocated elbows (the right popped back into socket)
Torn pectoral muscle
Broken left leg and ankle; dislocated right knee and back of right leg gashed open
"Other than that, I was fine," Udell says.
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