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In Depth, People, Tennis
Filed Under "Fly-alone", French Open Champion, IMG, Jiang Shan, Li Na, Max Eisenbud, State Sports System, Success
On June 4th, Li Na became China's first grand slam tennis champion as she defeated defending champion Francesca Schiavone in two sets to win the French Open tennis tournament.
People are wondering what has led Li Na to the success.
Besides her exceptional talent, there are four key elements that have created such a legend.
1. China's state sports system developed Li to an elite national tennis player
China's state sports system, aka a whole-national regime, is a system where limited government resources for developing sports focus on training full-time athletes promising medals at international events. Government-funded sports schools all over China, the most basic components of this system, hand-pick children with the best athletic potential. They then train them and promote the most talented to city teams, provincial teams and eventually national teams. These elites are expected to win as many medals as possible at the Olympics and other regional and international tournaments. (via Beijing Review)
Li Na was growing all the way up under the state sports system till she became a national champion and allowed to "fly alone" in 2008. She started to play tennis at the age of 8 around 1989. She was then selected to join the provincial tennis team at age 12, joined China's National Tennis Team in 1997 and turned pro in 1999.
Although Li's post-fly-alone French triumph shakes up the old state system now, even Li herself admitted in interviews the vital role of the state system in her early stage. It was the state system that provided her with the financial and professional support she needed to develop when there was little tennis infrastructure or culture in China and when almost no Chinese families could afford to develop their kids into pro tennis players.
2. "Fly alone" enabled Li fully release her potential
At a post-match press conference soon after her win at the French Open, Li Na said "I really want to thank Director Sun. Without the ("fly-alone") reform initiated by her, I wouldn't have accomplished today's success. She has played a very vital role in the sport of tennis in China." (Via WSJ) The Director Sun mentioned by Li Na is Sun Jinfang, the director of the Tennis Sport Management Center with the General Administration of Sport of China.
Li was allowed to opt out of the national team as well as the state-run sports system in 2008 under an experimental reform policy for tennis players. This change was called "Fly Alone" by Chinese media. As a result Li had the freedom to pick her own coaching staff and she could keep more of her winnings. Only 8 to 12 percent of her winnings go to the government as opposed to 65 percent previously. Also allowed "fly alone" at the time include three other top Chinese women tennis players Zheng Jie, Yan Zi and Peng Shuai.
It turned out that "fly alone" enabled Li Na to be better motivated and better focus on tennis with a fully dedicated team that helped her fully release her potential. (Related: 'Fly-away' works for Li and companies)
3. Husband Coach Jiang Shan gave Li irreplaceable support throughout her career
Li Na's husband coach Jiang Shan can probably be named as the No.1 person behind Li Na's success. Right after the French triumph, Li Na said in front of the press "fat or skinny, handsome or ugly", she'd always love him (Jiang).
Jiang Shan
Although Jiang keeps low profile now and always shows his smile when his wife Li makes joke of him during interviews, Jiang used to be among the best male tennis players in China, winning a national mixed doubles gold medal and a national group gold medal among others.
Jiang first became Li Na's coach in 2004 when Li returned to the national team, and then the second time when Li Na's former coach Thomas left Li last year. Jiang guided the world No.7 Li to the final of the Australian Open in this January.
Although Li replaced Jiang with Danish coach Michael Mortensen after losing the final to Kim Clijsters followed by her next four matches, Jiang is still her hitting partner and more like a 360 degree assistant, helping Li set up training plan, get weather forecast, watch competitors' game on site and collect competitors' information, etc.
It is undeniable that Thomas and Mortensen have both contributed to Li's growth significantly, but Jiang has always been the one Li trusts the most and the one that could fully understand Li and give her best support and encouragement when she needs. Such a position is irreplaceable.
4. Li Na's IMG agent shaped Li into a global super star
Li Na signed with IMG, the most well-known company in tennis representation in September 2009. Since then, not only has her improved her year-end ranking, but also she has impressed the global media with a charismatic new image, for example the AOL describes her as smart, funny and good.
Such change probably would not have happened without IMG, who is on top in athlete branding for tennis players.
Li Na's current agent Max Eisenbud is a super tennis agent and Vice President of IMG Tennis. He is also Maria Sharapova's agent since her career start. Before Li Na, Eisenberg and IMG have shaped Sharapova's career, making Sharapova the nearly $30 million-a-year woman. And according to Sports Business Journal, it was Eisenbud's idea that Nike expand its ties with Sharapova to the company's Cole Haan unit. Eisenbud has also helped Sharapova get into TV and pitched a permanent Sharapova Nike line that other players will one day wear, the way some NBA players today wear the Jordan brand. With such a remarkable track record, it is foreseeable that Eisenbud and IMG will help Li Na release her marketing value to the full.
Up to now, Eisenbud has already helped Li Na land sponsorship deals with Rolex ($2.8 million), Haagen-Dazs ($1.2 million), and most recently Mercedes-Benz ($1.5 million annually for three years), and are in discussion with other multiple brands.
What worth mention is that before Australia Open, IMG had already got many brand requests for Li Na. But as visionary as Eisenbud is, he did not accept those requests and chose to wait, because he firmly believed that Li would prove herself on a higher level soon. And now the vision and patience pays off. Li has become the second most marketable female tennis player in the world, only after Sharapova. (via NetEase Sports)
Li Na's agent Max Eisenbud
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Tiger Shroff Biography, Girlfriend, Height, Age, Family
November 1, 2021 by 7starhd1 Team
Real Name Jai Hemant Shroff
Known Name Tiger Shroff
Nickname Tiger
Date of Birth 2 March 1990
Age 31 years ( as of 2021)
Birthplace Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Profession Actor, Dancer, Martial Artist
Martial Status Unmarried
Girlfriend/ Affairs Disha Patani (Actress)
Debut Movie Heropanti (2014)
Father Jackie Shroff (Actor)
Mother Ayesha Shroff
Sister Krishna Shroff (Younger)
School Besant Montessori School, Juhu, Mumbai,
American School of Bombay, Mumbai
College Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Qualifications 12th Standard (University drop-out)
Height 175 cm (in feet inches- 5′ 9″)
Weight 70 kg (in pounds- 154 lbs)
Body Measurements 44-30-15 (Chest: 44 Inches, Waist: 30 Inches, Biceps: 15 Inches)
Eye Colour Light Brown
Favorite Food Pizza, Pasta, Salad, Non-Veg Dishes
Favorite Actor Bruce Lee, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan
Favorite Color Black
Favorite Hobbies Dancing, Performing Martial Arts, Working
Out At Gym
Favorite Film Enter the Dragon (1973)
Favorite Sport Football
Net Worth Rs. 50 crore
Monthly Salary / Income Rs. 5 crore/film
Real name is Joy Hemant Shroff (born 2 March 1990), known as Tiger Shroff. An Indian actor, martial artist, and dancer who is known for his work in Hindi films. He is known as the 'Youngest Action Hero of India'. Son of actor Jackie Shroff and producer Ayesha Dutt, he made his film debut with the 2014 action romantic film HeroPanti.
Tiger Shroff starred in commercial action films and became successful. Baaghi (2016), Baaghi 2, Baaghi 3, and War are best known for these pictures. Tiger Shroff is the highest-paid hero in India.
He has acted in many hit films like Baghi, Munna Michael, Student of the Year 2, War. He has also acted in many hit music videos such as: – "Zindagi Aa Raha Hoon Mein", "Chal Wahan Jaate Hai", "Befikra" and many more. Tiger Shroff's father Jackie Shroff is one of the biggest actors in Bollywood. Tiger Shroff's real name was Joy Hemant Shroff, but he changed his name to Tiger Shroff before joining Bollywood.
Early life and family
Tiger Shroff was born on 2 March 1990 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He dropped out of college from Noida Amity University in Uttar Pradesh. He has a father named Jackie Shroff (actor) and a mother named Ayesha Shroff and a younger sister named Krishna Shroff.
Tiger Shroff is a big fan of Lord Shiva. He fasts every Monday and every Mahashivratri festival. He studied at the American School of Bombay. Because of his experience in martial arts, he has often spent time training actors for films. In 2014, he was awarded the honorary fifth-degree black belt in Taekwondo.
In 2017, Shroff used to be introduced as Brand Ambassador and co-owner of Bengaluru Tigers, which is owned by means of 8K Miles Media Group. The Bengaluru Tigers received third place in his inaugural season of Super Fight League, the primary blended martial arts (MMA) League in India. In 2018, Shroff was also made the Brand Ambassador of Prowl. He could also be the logo ambassador of big manufacturers like Pepsi, ASICS India, Casio India, eight PM Premium Black, Macho, Garnier, Forca, Great White Electronic, and plenty of extras.
In 2014:- Stardust Awards for the Superstar of Tomorrow – Male for the film 'Heropanti'
In 2014:- BIG Star Entertainment Awards for the Most Entertaining Actor – Male for the film 'Heropanti'
In 2014:- Star Guild Awards for the Best Male Debut for the film 'Heropanti'
In 2015:- IIFA Awards for the Star Debut of the Year – Male for the film 'Heropanti'
In 2015:- Life Ok Screen Awards for the Most Promising Newcomer – Male for the film 'Heropanti'
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For the Win: Out-of-Home Viewers of Fall Sports on Linear TV Watch in Multiple Locations and are Engaged
Younger consumers, typically Millennials, are always on the go—from visiting family to working out to connecting with colleagues at happy hour. While they live busy lifestyles, they also like to stay connected to what's happening with their favorite sports teams. And that means these highly engaged viewers look for ways to stay connected to the latest scores and catch a game regardless of where they are.
Across the many places to catch a game, restaurants, bars and someone else's home are top destinations for fall sports viewing and social engagement. To find out just how influential these locales are during the fall sporting season, Nielsen conducted a recent analysis of out-of-home (OOH) viewing on linear TV among people 18-plus who watched MLB World Series, MLS, NBA, NCAA Football and NFL programming. The analysis that included respondents in a general population survey and respondents in a Hispanic survey indicated that more than half of the respondents from both surveys viewed in restaurant/bar or in someone else's home. But many viewers gravitate to other places to watch fall sports as well. For example, while both surveys showed that while 66% of adults 18 and older watched in a restaurant or bar, only 20%-30% (27% for general population and 21% of Hispanics) exclusively watched in a restaurant and bar.
Age has a significant impact on where consumers choose to watch fall sports OOH. Across the general population survey, 31% of adults 18-24 said that they watch while working out at the gym. That's 7% higher than adults 25-34 and more than double than those 35 and older. On the other hand, Hispanic adults 18-24 and 25-34 have similar habits when it comes to viewing fall sports OOH while at the gym. Approximately 30% of respondents among both groups said they watch fall sports while working out, which is 9% higher than Hispanic adults 35 and older.
Interestingly, Hispanic survey respondents reported more OOH viewing in other locations than general population participants, such as the gym, work and in transit. The percentage of viewing in these three locations was similar across demographics. Hispanic persons 35 and older had the highest percentage of viewing in hotel rooms and airports
OOH Fall Sports Viewing Leads to Brand Engagement
With so much action during game time, it's easy to think that OOH viewers aren't engaged with advertising. But that couldn't be further from the truth. Results from both our general population and Hispanic surveys found that at least half of respondents talked about the brand or product advertised with family and/or friends. The engagement rate among general population respondents 18-24 and 25-34 was much higher at roughly 60%. Hispanics 25-34 were also highly engaged, with 57% of respondents saying that they discussed the ad and/or product with family and friends.
While most viewers have their favorite spot to watch fall sports, they're not afraid to go about their days and watch a game in places other than a restaurant/bar or someone else's home. And when it comes to interacting with an ad, they're all about discussing the brand or product with family and friends. These insights are critical as they shine a light to the behaviors of the fall sports OOH viewer.
For additional insights, download our Driving Brand Engagement and Co-Viewing With Out-of-Home TV Viewing report.
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https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/article/2019/for-the-win-out-of-home-viewers-of-fall-sports-on-linear-tv-are-engaged/
Choose it Or Lose It: Media Choice Abounds, But Many Americans Stay With What They Know
With so much choice available, how are modern consumers navigating the "paradox of choice" and deciding what to listen to and watch? Are they embracing subscription and and-demand services, or relying on traditional means like scheduled programs and live radio?
The Database: The Upfronts and the Changing Media Landscape
What do the Upfronts mean for the various players involved? How are shifts in audience viewing habits affecting the buying and selling of media? And how are media providers and advertisers adapting to this new media landscape?
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Five Ways Electronics are Supporting New Technologies and Disrupting the Medical Devices Sector
From defibrillators and patient monitors, to diagnostic imaging systems and infusion devices. electronics are an essential component in some of the most established and commonly used medical innovations.
Some of the most prominent medical innovations that rely on the latest electronics and electrical components to successfully improve patient lives are discussed herein.
1. Wearables
Wearable devices, such as smart watches, glasses, rings, and clothing incorporating patient monitoring capabilities may be the most widely-known electronic innovations. The development of novel biosensors to measure heart rate, body temperature and sleeping habits are often the focus of wearable products, but it's the microelectronics inside which allowthese devices to be scaled down while still carrying out their intended function. Furthermore, for wearables it's critical for these technologies to be lightweight, comfortable, discreet, energy efficient and robust.
Wearable devices are also driving the uptake of telemedicine – which has been exacerbated by lockdowns and social distancing protocols during the Covid-19 pandemic. Smart technologies are enabling doctors to monitor patients remotely, from actigraphy watches and continuous glucose monitors to more invasive examples like implantable ECG (electrocardiogram) devices.
2. Brain Stimulation Innovations
Devices being used to deliver low-level pulses of electricity to the brain and stimulate neural activity have become increasingly advanced as developers strive to improve the safety and performance of these technologies. Some include:
Lightweight, battery-powered headsets to administer transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to redress imbalances in the brain which are believed to cause mental health conditions such as depression.
Cognitive performance improvement, sleep quality or general mood enhancers use similar forms of neurostimulation.
3. Improved Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are anexample of a medical technology that has been around for a long time, but continuing to develop groundbreaking innovations on a regular basis.
Microelectronics enable more discreet, near-invisible earpieces means the components and assembly technologies must be scaled further than ever before.
Other critical capabilities include reduced power consumption, tinnitus masking features, connecting to a smartphone via Bluetooth, and even the addition of extra features like answering phone calls and streaming audio directly from TVs.
Robotics play a number of different roles – and electronics are required for every one of these functions.
In hospitals, robot-assisted surgery allows complex operations to be carried out with more precision, flexibility and control. These have given rise to minimally-invasive procedures that shorten recovery times and mitigate many of the risks associated with open surgeries.
Further AI-powered robots are making their way into the hospital to aid doctors and nurses, and into the home setting to help elderly or disabled patients with daily activities. The key area where more advanced electronics are likely to play a significant role moving forward is in prosthetics andexoskeletons.
Current "passive" prosthetic body parts like hands and feet with limited real-life functionality are giving way to myoelectric, bionic limbs which are driven by external, electrical power sources to respond to the user's muscle movement and to assist with a number of everyday tasks.
5. Stretchable Electronics
Stretchable electronics combine silicon-based computer circuits with flexible substrates made from materials like silicone or polyurethane.
They open up a whole new frontier for computer circuit innovations. These technologies can be distorted without impacting the functionality of their circuitry to permit operation in spite of being stretched or folded.
Potential applications include artificial skin, biosensors that can be placed directly onto skin to measure heart rate, blood pressure or temperature.
Stretchable electronics may be able to build upon existing developments in smart clothing and garments with inbuilt monitoring capabilities to make the sensors used in these wearables even more seamless.
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For some athletes, it's not about how your body looks when you go to the beach or take off your shirt around friends. It's not about how cool your shoes look or how fast you can run a mile. And it's certainly not about whether or not everyone else around you understands your goals.
Instead, for some athletes, lifting weights and working out is a way to focus all of your energy into a goal. For many, that goal is to be a power-lifter.
If you get ready for you workout and put a lot of plates on each side of the barbell, you might automatically assume that you are, "powerlifting." However, powerlifting refers to a specific sport, which revolves around three core lifts.
Of course, powerlifters will do other exercises too, as a way to round out their physical prowess. However, the main part of their exercise routines will revolve around maximizing these three lifts.
If you are someone who is always pushing for more, then powerlifting may be the sport that was made just for you. Here is a bit more information into powerlifting, so you can have a better understanding of the sport of warriors.
Beginning any sort of workout plan can be incredibly intimidating. Think back to your first time in the gym, and how overwhelming it is to be surrounded by free-weights and machines that are unfamiliar to you. Luckily, over time you became more accustomed to working out, training your body, and doing the right things to reach your goals.
Now the same approach will need to be made as you set those goals towards powerlifting.
In order to better set those goals, you should focus your attention on maximizing three core powerlifting exercises. Those include the benchpress, the squat, and the deadlift.
The benchpress is one of the most fundamental lifts for any athlete. That is probably why it's difficult to find a bench to do benchpress if you go to the gym on a Monday afternoon. That is why you should plan to make sure that you aren't disrupted when training for benchpress. This is going to be a major lift, and a lot of your upper body strength will depends on your ability to bench.
With bench, you will need to make sure that your back, shoulders, and triceps are all strong. That is why this guide is aimed at helping you ensure that you have the best form possible.
The squat is often an exercise that many people don't like doing, but powerlifters will quickly find out that it's never a good idea to skip leg day. As you are able to squat more, you will build up your core strength in the base of your legs. This will be very beneficial with helping you deadlift, which is another required exercise for powerlifting.
Squatting can be one of the most troublesome lifts if you don't do it correctly. There are countless athletes out there who have plenty of knee problems and issues, due to improper squatting form. That is why it's vital that you ensure proper lifting technique every time you go to train legs.
Finally, the deadlift is the last lift that powerlifters will want to maximize. Deadlifts require a bit of everything, from upper- to lower-body strength, which means they also require the most form. The good news is that, once you get the deadlift down, you'll notice that you are a much more powerful athlete in general.
Now that you have an idea of what each of the core exercises of powerlifting are, lets switch and take a look at some of the important equipment and gear that you'll need. Along with proper form and technique, the equipment that you use to exercise will help you with your powerlifting goals.
A bench, weight rack, and weights.
An exercise platform for deadlifts.
As you begin to build your home gym, or look for a gym that has the perfect powerlifting equipment, it's imperative that you put an emphasis towards these three lifting stations. In doing so, you'll be able to have the most important of elements for powerlifting.
Along with the three exercise stations mentioned above, powerlifters also will want to do supplementary exercises as well. Therefore, having additional weights, machines, and space for working out will also be necessary.
Powerlifters also require a pair of shoes that will be accommodating to this sort of lifting. For example, there are some shoes out there that have gel soles in the back of the platform. While this can make for added cushion while running, these shoes run the risk of blowing out while squatting or deadlifting. Therefore, make sure that you have a pair of shoes that can accommodate to the sort of lifting that you'll be doing. Click here to see our top lifting shoes picks!!
While powerlifting, athletes should ensure that they are as comfortable as possible. Therefore, avoid having baggy or loose clothing that might get caught up in your motions while exercising. In addition, clothing that is too constricting will limit movement and should be avoided as well.
Powerlifters also typically have chalk with them everywhere they go. They will then rub the chalk on their hands before lifting, which helps to add additional grip.
Lifting straps, which can be wrapped around the athletes wrists and a dumbbell or barbell, can also be used. However, some powerlifting competitions do not allow lifting straps, and athletes should be aware of this. There is nothing more frustrating than being able to complete a lift during practice, only to come up short because you don't use the right type of training equipment.
The routine doesn't stop once a powerlifter exits the gym. Instead, they'll also want to monitor their diet on a regular basis as well. The proper diet for a powerlifter, which will be discussed further later on, should have a heavy balance of protein and carbohydrates. Unlike other athletes, who may look to cut certain foods in order to obtain a particular physique, powerlifters have a much more relaxed diet – assuming it's not one that is filled with complete junk and garbage.
Maintain an above-average amount of consumption, with average types of food, and you'll notice great results with your lifts.
The last part of powerlifting that you'll want to be aware of includes the rules of the sport. It's important to know that you can't just walk into a competition and start throwing weight around however you please. Instead, there is a strict set of rules that powerlifters must stick to. We will go into further detail for the rules in a later post. The rules will look over the type of equipment that athletes are allowed to use, as well as potential supplements and dietary considerations as well.
On competition day, each lift has it's own set of rules. This guide will aim to help you understand the rules, so that you can avoid being disqualified. In addition, the rules will also help you adhere to better form while training, which will aim to avoid injuries and other issues.
Are You Ready To Be A Warrior?
Powerlifting truly is a sport like none other. Proving that you can heave a certain amount of weight is no small task, and it will surely take plenty of effort to achieve your goals.
That being said, the decision to become a powerlifter is one that you won't soon regret.
To help you take your prowess to the next level, keep up with the rest of this guide for the sport of powerlifting.


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Q: Planes in $\mathbb R^3$ I know a possible subspace of $\mathbb R^3$ is this one:
$ U = \{ x \in \mathbb R | x_1 + x_2 + x_3 = 0 \}$
My math book writes that this would be a plane in $\mathbb R^3$ that goes through $(0,0,0)$. This statement seems to imply that $U$ is a single plane with a specific orientation in $\mathbb R^3$. But I am not so certain that this is correct.
Question 1: Is $U$ now the set of ALL planes which go through the origin $(0,0,0)$, or is $U$ a SINGLE plane with a well defined orientation inside $\mathbb R^3$?
I would argue like this: It is the set of all planes that go through the origin, because if we take three vectors (-2, 2, 0), (2, 0, -2), (3, 5, -8), then the last one cannot be created through a linear combination of the first two, and so its not on the plane that is formed by the first two vectors.
But I am currently quite uncertain if that is correct.
Are there any tools (preferably open source), that can visualize planes and vectors in $\mathbb R^3$ so I can experiment with this a litte?

A: It is just a single plane which passes throguh the origin.
We can see this by parameterizing the points of $U$ with the variables $x_1$ and $x_2$. Every point of $U$ can be written as $(x_1,x_2,-x_1-x_2)$; this vector can be decomposed in the following manner,
$$ (x_1,x_2,-x_1-x_2) = x_1 (1,0,-1) + x_2 (0,1,-1), $$
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Hale earned her B.S. from Purdue University. Hale has worked as an executive with Kiwanis International and as a reporter at a daily newspaper. Hale is a former Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 87 from 2012 to 2016.
1. Opening Statement
2. How do you rate the federal government response to the coronavirus?
3. How are you qualified to handle the current national emergency?
4. The Affordable Care Act: would you keep it? If not, with what would you replace it?
5. How do you plan to address climate change, or do you?
6. Do you support term limits?
7. What, if anything, would you do to bridge the partisan divide that currently exists in congress?
8. What is your position on immigration?
9. What should be done about the national debt?
10. Do you support eliminating the electoral college?
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   * optional string creation_timestamp = 30525366;
   *
   * @return The creationTimestamp.
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  java.lang.String getCreationTimestamp();
  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * [Output Only] Creation timestamp in RFC3339 text format.
   *

   *
   * optional string creation_timestamp = 30525366;
   *
   * @return The bytes for creationTimestamp.
   */
  com.google.protobuf.ByteString getCreationTimestampBytes();

  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * An optional description of this resource. Provide this property when you create the resource.
   *

   *
   * optional string description = 422937596;
   *
   * @return Whether the description field is set.
   */
  boolean hasDescription();
  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * An optional description of this resource. Provide this property when you create the resource.
   *

   *
   * optional string description = 422937596;
   *
   * @return The description.
   */
  java.lang.String getDescription();
  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * An optional description of this resource. Provide this property when you create the resource.
   *

   *
   * optional string description = 422937596;
   *
   * @return The bytes for description.
   */
  com.google.protobuf.ByteString getDescriptionBytes();

  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * Settings of the gRPC notification endpoint including the endpoint URL and the retry duration.
   *

   *
   *
   * optional .google.cloud.compute.v1.NotificationEndpointGrpcSettings grpc_settings = 456139556;
   *
   *
   * @return Whether the grpcSettings field is set.
   */
  boolean hasGrpcSettings();
  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * Settings of the gRPC notification endpoint including the endpoint URL and the retry duration.
   *

   *
   *
   * optional .google.cloud.compute.v1.NotificationEndpointGrpcSettings grpc_settings = 456139556;
   *
   *
   * @return The grpcSettings.
   */
  com.google.cloud.compute.v1.NotificationEndpointGrpcSettings getGrpcSettings();
  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * Settings of the gRPC notification endpoint including the endpoint URL and the retry duration.
   *

   *
   *
   * optional .google.cloud.compute.v1.NotificationEndpointGrpcSettings grpc_settings = 456139556;
   *
   */
  com.google.cloud.compute.v1.NotificationEndpointGrpcSettingsOrBuilder getGrpcSettingsOrBuilder();

  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * [Output Only] A unique identifier for this resource type. The server generates this identifier.
   *

   *
   * optional uint64 id = 3355;
   *
   * @return Whether the id field is set.
   */
  boolean hasId();
  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * [Output Only] A unique identifier for this resource type. The server generates this identifier.
   *

   *
   * optional uint64 id = 3355;
   *
   * @return The id.
   */
  long getId();

  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * [Output Only] Type of the resource. Always compute#notificationEndpoint for notification endpoints.
   *

   *
   * optional string kind = 3292052;
   *
   * @return Whether the kind field is set.
   */
  boolean hasKind();
  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * [Output Only] Type of the resource. Always compute#notificationEndpoint for notification endpoints.
   *

   *
   * optional string kind = 3292052;
   *
   * @return The kind.
   */
  java.lang.String getKind();
  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * [Output Only] Type of the resource. Always compute#notificationEndpoint for notification endpoints.
   *

   *
   * optional string kind = 3292052;
   *
   * @return The bytes for kind.
   */
  com.google.protobuf.ByteString getKindBytes();

  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * Name of the resource. Provided by the client when the resource is created. The name must be 1-63 characters long, and comply with RFC1035. Specifically, the name must be 1-63 characters long and match the regular expression `[a-z]([-a-z0-9]*[a-z0-9])?` which means the first character must be a lowercase letter, and all following characters must be a dash, lowercase letter, or digit, except the last character, which cannot be a dash.
   *

   *
   * optional string name = 3373707;
   *
   * @return Whether the name field is set.
   */
  boolean hasName();
  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * Name of the resource. Provided by the client when the resource is created. The name must be 1-63 characters long, and comply with RFC1035. Specifically, the name must be 1-63 characters long and match the regular expression `[a-z]([-a-z0-9]*[a-z0-9])?` which means the first character must be a lowercase letter, and all following characters must be a dash, lowercase letter, or digit, except the last character, which cannot be a dash.
   *

   *
   * optional string name = 3373707;
   *
   * @return The name.
   */
  java.lang.String getName();
  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * Name of the resource. Provided by the client when the resource is created. The name must be 1-63 characters long, and comply with RFC1035. Specifically, the name must be 1-63 characters long and match the regular expression `[a-z]([-a-z0-9]*[a-z0-9])?` which means the first character must be a lowercase letter, and all following characters must be a dash, lowercase letter, or digit, except the last character, which cannot be a dash.
   *

   *
   * optional string name = 3373707;
   *
   * @return The bytes for name.
   */
  com.google.protobuf.ByteString getNameBytes();

  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * [Output Only] URL of the region where the notification endpoint resides. This field applies only to the regional resource. You must specify this field as part of the HTTP request URL. It is not settable as a field in the request body.
   *

   *
   * optional string region = 138946292;
   *
   * @return Whether the region field is set.
   */
  boolean hasRegion();
  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * [Output Only] URL of the region where the notification endpoint resides. This field applies only to the regional resource. You must specify this field as part of the HTTP request URL. It is not settable as a field in the request body.
   *

   *
   * optional string region = 138946292;
   *
   * @return The region.
   */
  java.lang.String getRegion();
  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * [Output Only] URL of the region where the notification endpoint resides. This field applies only to the regional resource. You must specify this field as part of the HTTP request URL. It is not settable as a field in the request body.
   *

   *
   * optional string region = 138946292;
   *
   * @return The bytes for region.
   */
  com.google.protobuf.ByteString getRegionBytes();

  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * [Output Only] Server-defined URL for the resource.
   *

   *
   * optional string self_link = 456214797;
   *
   * @return Whether the selfLink field is set.
   */
  boolean hasSelfLink();
  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * [Output Only] Server-defined URL for the resource.
   *

   *
   * optional string self_link = 456214797;
   *
   * @return The selfLink.
   */
  java.lang.String getSelfLink();
  /**
   *
   *
   *

   * [Output Only] Server-defined URL for the resource.
   *

   *
   * optional string self_link = 456214797;
   *
   * @return The bytes for selfLink.
   */
  com.google.protobuf.ByteString getSelfLinkBytes();
}

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Despite getting a procedure that affects fairly a lot each living becoming known to humanity, such as itself, aging is still fairly poorly understood. Outdoor exercising such as jogging or sports is excellent for your physical well being (enhancing cardiovascular well being and muscle strength) but it can also boost your mood. Individuals with hypertension, heart illness, osteoporosis, or are physically weak for a lengthy time, or pregnant should seek the advice of their physicians on regardless of whether they can do La-Jin. But there is a lot more to mental overall health then the normal assumptions that we make. If you have not thought about the relationship among Govt and force the argument may be hard to swallow, but to pay for your well being care utopia you have to steal money from me and give it to other folks according to principles that I disagree with.
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### Pre-build task
Before building the solution in Visual Studio for the first time, open a command prompt and navigate to the `src\Catalogue\JsLibrary` folder, then run the following commands:

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Q: optimize query with date type field in mysql I currently have the following query prepared:
select sum(amount) as total
  from incomes
 where (YEAR(date) = '2019' and MONTH(date) = '07')
   and incomes.deleted_at is null

when reviewing it a bit, notice that it takes too long to have a lot of data in the table, since it goes through all this. I do not know much about optimizing queries, but I want to start documenting and researching for this case, reading a little note that although it is possible to create an index for a date type field, MySQL will not use an index once a column of the WHERE clause is wrapped with a function in this case YEAR and MONTH. So is this correct? What steps should I follow to improve its performance? Should I try to restructure my query?

A: I would suggest writing the query as:
select sum(i.amount) as total
from incomes i
where i.date >= '2019-07-01' and
      i.date < '2019-08-01' and
      i.deleted_at is null;

This query can take advantage of an index on incomes(deleted_at, date, amount):
create index idx_incomes_deleted_at_date_amount on incomes(deleted_at, date, amount)


The National Screening Committee is to recommend screening all first-degree relatives of familial hypercholesterolaemia sufferers after a Government-funded study found it to be the most cost-effective way to cut deaths from the disease.
Following the NSC-commissioned research, familial hypercholesterolaemia screening will feature strongly in the Government's combined diabetes and vascular screening pilots set for launch next month in nine deprived areas of England.
GPs will be involved in the pilots and are expected to be central to a national screening programme.
Screening of first-degree relatives of all diagnosed familial hypercholesterolaemia patients would result in 13,248 new diagnoses and avert 560 deaths due to the disease over a 10-year period, with a cost per case identified and treated of £3,505, according to researchers at the University of London school of hygiene and tropical medicine. In comparison, screening all 16-year-olds would result in 470 new diagnoses and avert 12 deaths at a cost of £13,141 per case.
Calculations were made using a national familial hyper-cholesterolaemia register.
Screening under any national roll-out would be via hospital outreach services with GPs playing a central role in identifying patients who needed screening. Any GP payments would be locally negotiated, he added.
Study lead Dalya Marks said screening first-degree relatives would also prevent around 1,500 non-fatal coronary events over 10 years.
Dr Mike Kirby, a member of the joint British Societies guidelines group for CHD risk, said GPs were best placed to screen for the condition.


Hello, I am using Time Aware web app template to display lightning observations during last 24 hours. What is best for me is an option to 'progressively display all the data' hour by hour. Everything is working fine despite one thing. Every time, the time slider jump from one hour to another, the layer with data disappear and appear again in the next second.
I have seen a lot of Time Aware maps and they are capable of displaying data continuously without necessity to load layer with every interval hoop. I have tested it both in AGOL and Portal and they behave in the same way. Is there any configuration which I am missing?


Hutchison Ports ICAVE, a maneuvering company incorporated within the program of privatization and port restructuring started in Mexico in 1994, as the first port terminal operated by the private sector of the country.
It started operations in 1995, located in the zone II of the port of Veracruz with the adequate infrastructure and equipment to handle all types of containerized cargo; working as the main exit of goods to the Atlantic basin, the east coast of North and South America, Europe and Africa.
Since its beginning we have been looking for meeting our customers' expectations and ensuring our presence in the market, besides contributing to the strengthening of the Port of Veracruz and the growing of the International Trade in our country.
ICAVE has been established as the main container port operator in Mexico, to significantly increase its freight movements, operating 80% of the containers in the port of Veracruz today, which represents 20% of all containers handled in Mexican ports, providing services to over 8 shipping lines with connections to more than 52 international ports.
In the search of competing within the international standards, ICAVE operates with certified processes by the ISO 9001: 2008 norm, whose scope is for the loading and discharging of ships, delivery and receipt of containers and the multiple cargo services such as consolidations, deconsolidation and prior revisions of goods.


61.07 Acres of Development Land in Etna Township / Southwest Licking Local School District. 818' of Frontage on US Route 40 and 825' of Frontage on I-7o. Currently Zoned GB-1 (General Business) + R-1 (Residential). This Property will be Part of the new "Gateway Mixed Use District". Owner will Work with Buyer to Re-Zone to Accommodate Buyer's Intended Use. Seller will Split Commercial Out-Parcels on Route 40 Frontage from 1 Acre Up to 6.7 Acres. Pricing Negotiable Depending on Size, Location and Development Costs.


The Welsh Government has accepted, or accepted in principle, all the recommendations made by the Children's Commissioner for Wales, Sally Holland, in her 2017 – 2018 annual report.
The report includes 15 recommendations for the Welsh Government to improve services for children and young people in Wales. The recommendations cover a range of areas, including: health, education, children's services and transport.
The report also highlights areas where the Welsh Government has made progress, including improving advocacy and the development of legislation to remove the defence of reasonable punishment.


Recently I was on vacation with the family at the island of Phuket, Thailand. We were there for ten days and I noticed some things which left me with several unanswered questions.
When you go to western countries or advanced Asian nations, you expect the drivers to be disciplined and traffic to be organised. Thailand is a country that joined forces with the Japanese in WWII and fought against the Allies. After the war, its economy was in shambles. Ever since, it has faced political turmoil and several coups, the most recent being in May 2014. In fact after Haiti, Thailand has possibly seen the highest number of coups in the world. Though the economy has done well in periods of stability, Thailand is far from being an advanced nation. Despite this, the drivers are very disciplined and traffic moves in a systematic manner. For those ten days I did not see anyone sounding the horn. Not only was there no honking, but everyone was very accommodating on the road and ever ready to make room. Not once did I see any motorist break any traffic rule or drive rashly.
You would imagine this is because of heavy presence of traffic police on the streets and highways. Believe me, I never saw a single traffic policeman. In fact, the only police patrol car I saw was in Bangla Street, which is where all the Go-Go bars with scantily-clad girls are located. The girls also perform all sorts of naughty shows. This street is rocking through the night and gets really crowded. But even here, though traffic moves slowly, nobody honks or drives aggressively.
The vehicles are mainly Japanese and Korean. I did not see a single premium brand. And they still use mopeds, unlike India where only TVS makes them and their sale is restricted to specific areas. But while the vehicles in Phuket, and even the roads, may not be anything to write home about, the way its people drive and follow traffic rules is certainly very impressive. They also respect pedestrians and stop the moment you step off the pavement. Yes, they actually have pavements where you can walk. Most of our cities have few pavements and even the ones that exist are either taken up by hawkers or are in no state to walk on comfortably.
What I fail to fathom is why such a difference - why is honking a way of life in India? Why is it that we drive so badly? Why are we so undisciplined? Why do we turn without looking? Why do we overtake in the face of oncoming vehicles? Questions about our driving habits are endless. And I just cannot stop wondering why. Is it a cultural thing? Are we really 'like that only'? Thailand is also a nation influenced by the Hindu religion. They have temples where Hindu gods like Ganesha, Hanuman, Rama etc are worshipped. Given this, how come the Indian culture of being a complete idiot behind the wheel is not seen there? If you have any answers please do write in.
Another thing which left me befuddled was the honesty of people, especially that of taxi drivers. Most of the local taxis are rickshaws or small vans known as Tuk-Tuks. They have no meters. So you ask for a price and fix one. Almost everyone quotes the same price. Then you can negotiate and get 10 to 15 per cent off. The Thai people like to negotiate. But they are not cheats. Let me give you an example. We needed to go to the airport and wanted a van as we had lots of luggage. The hotel quoted Thai Baht 1200 (1 Baht is about Rs 1.9). I asked a van driver on the street and he said 800 Baht. On the appointed day and time another driver turned up with a van. When I asked him about this he said, "The driver you fixed with is my friend. As he got another booking he sent me." In India, the driver would have just not shown up and left you high and dry at the last minute. The new driver who had come, took us to the airport in great comfort. When I enquired how much I needed to pay, he replied, "Why you asking? You fixed with my friend for 800 Baht, so give me that." In our country, I can bet you that the driver would have wanted more and said this is my rate - not the one quoted by the other driver.
Before I end, I must tell you what happened on our return. At Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, there are counters where you can book a prepaid private cab. I booked a Toyota Innova and paid Rs 1,400 for it. After we loaded the luggage and got into the Innova, the driver disappeared and left us in the sweltering heat. He returned after 10 minutes and when asked said, "I went to say bye to some friends." On reaching my residence, the driver confidently said, "That will be Rs 1,400." I told him I had already paid in advance. He asked to see the receipt. After I showed it to him he smiled in a sly manner and said, "Try marna to banta hai na saab (I was just giving it a shot, sir)." Oh darling, yeh hai India!
This column appeared in the July 2015 issue of OVERDRIVE.


Nestled in the picturesque Gold Coast Hinterland, O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards is a multi award-winning, family owned and operated vineyard dedicated to boutique wine, experiencial dining and unforgettable events.
Surrounded by rolling hills, grazing cattle properties and country homes, it is the ideal location to dine, swirl and sip amongst nature. Established in 1998 by the O'Reilly family, the 15-acre manicured property features historic 'Kiloween' homestead, equipped with intimate dining rooms, sweeping verandahs and a cellar door. Plus, an outdoor Wine Cellar and luxury white marquee – making this an ideal venue for corporate and special events such as weddings.
Dine overlooking 6,000 grape vines including Shiraz, Chambourcin, Verdelho from the Vintage Restaurant verandah, or pre-order a gourmet picnic hamper or cook-your-own barbeque pack and enjoy beside the bubbling Canungra Creek – home to elusive platypus and turtles.
The Vineyard is located on Lamington National Park Road – adjacent to World Heritage – listed Lamington National Park and home to famed O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat (Retreat) a further 40 minutes drive up Green Mountain.


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This was a deliberate lazy day for us. Our friends headed off to visit Sandwood Bay whilst we had a lazy morning exploring the lovely gardens and shoreline at the Eddrachilles Hotel.
We then headed north towards Durness and Smoo Cave. This is a coastal cave which you can go down and explore. There are various blowholes letting in light and the portion of the cave which is flooded – you can explore via boat. We did not partake in that this time.
From there we headed to the Balnakeil Craft Villiage where we visited the excellent Cocoa Mountain for a hot chocolate before exploring the various arts and crafts venues.
On the recommendation of the staff the Eddrachilles Hotel we headed down to the beach at Balnakeil. There is a lovely old church and graveyard there along with a stunning beach.
It was then back to the Eddrachilles Hotel for yet another stunning meal then chilling out by the fire.


Our choir of missionaries. Santos Mission Tour 2015. "Vinde A Casa do Senhor"
How is it going? wow, WHAT A WEEK! I LOVE BERTIOGA! So Sister Arthur and I have been sprinting all week long to make high goals and reach them, and oh the Lord pours down miracles when we give all we have. It's so beautiful what happens. We give EVERYthing that we have. Every last bit of energy to Him and then His strength replaces our own and miracles happen.
Last P-day we had a goal to teach 5 lessons. It was 8:30pm and we still had 2 lessons to teach...so we said a prayer explained our situation to the Lord and humbly asked where He wanted us to go before heading home. My companion was inspired to go to the beach (ps. the Spirit is so smart to inspire her and not me because I'm pretty sure if He told me to go to the beach I would toss out the thought quickly because I LOVE going to the beach and would think it was just me wanting to do what I love). We go and teach a couple security guards who weren't all that interested and then we saw a man sitting on a bench by himself smoking. He saw us and then quickly hid the cigarro. The first thought that ran through my head was.."hmm....if he's hiding it, it's probably not just a regular cigarro..." but my worn out blistered and bug bite full feet kept walking towards him and Sis Arthur hesitantly followed. We sat on the bench with him, taught him a quick lesson and arranged to meet him at his daughter's mother's house the next day.
Next day: we ran late after helping a member do something and missed our appointment with U and B, but decided to pass by anyway. He wasn't there but she was and hesitantly let us in. After about 2 minutes of talking to her, I felt like she was my long lost best friend and we just hit it off. We taught a short lesson and arranged to come back the next day to teach her and U together.
Next day: We decide to teach them seperately and teach U a 15 minute version of the Restoration on the bench on the beach where we found him.
Next day: we teach U at his house in front of the beach and he told us that he prayed about what we taught him. He said that very night he ran down the beach to his favorite place to sit and think and he kneeled and prayed asking God if what we had told him about Jospeh was true and he had a Remarakable answer that I'll wait to share until I get home because of the sacredness of it, but God told him that it was all true. And he was extremely happy to tell us his answer. And is super excited for his baptism THIS Saturday!
Next Day: He and B went to Church and it was ADORABLE because they sat together to be with thier daughter and they were happy and smiling the whole time! I absolutely know that the gospel is going to change U'forever and B too (she's ready to be baptized too btw, she is just waiting for an answer. She has already read like 20 pages of the Book of Mormon and LOVES it! so I'm praying that she can be baptized this SAturday too) My secret wish is to watch the gospel change U into the man of God he has the potential to become and then B is going to want him back and they are going to become a family again and be sealed in the temple a year from now :) I can see it. They are so perfect for each other, the only thing missing is the gospel.
Anyway, I love being a missionary and having an area and getting to WORK! there is nothing greater in this world than the work of Salvation.
Oh! And DON`T FORGET!! This week is General Conference! :D yayyy!! I'm super excited to hear the words of the prophets on such a special weekend;...EASTER! Prepare your heart to recieve revelation and I promise that the Lord will speak to each of us individually through His prophet and apostles. I LOVE CONFERENCE!
Love ya'll. Have a great week!


Join us for the Premier of Idaho the Movie 2, sponsored by The Nature Conservancy and presented by Wide Eye Productions. The screening is FREE and appropriate for all ages. The film reveals timeless beauty in Idaho's untouched places. The event is a fundraiser for The Nature Conservancy and all Raffle proceeds will go to support conservation efforts in Idaho (raffle tickets are $5.00 each).
Idaho the Movie 2 features all new aerial cinematography of the entire state filmed in 5K – images nearly 3 times higher resolution than high definition.
Idaho the Movie 2 is written and narrated by Tim Woodward. The film also features interviews with several Idaho artists, including singer-songwriter Eilen Jewell; Watercolorist Norm Nelson; Photographer Greg Sims; wooden boat craftsman, Andy Kerfoot; and painter and ceramics artist, Suzanne Lee Chetwood.
THIS SHOWING IS NOW SOLD OUT.
WATCH IDAHO THE MOVIE 2 ON BROADCAST STATIONS AROUND THE NORTHWEST. CLICK HERE FOR AIR DATES.
Please have another showing at the Egyptian!
I'm sorry but we could only secure one night at the Egyptian Theatre in Boise. You may watch the film this Friday, November 25th at 7pm on KTVB Channel 7. BluRays and DVDs go on sale this week, as well. Enjoy!


This private obstetrics practice opened more than 30 years ago and has been proudly serving the needs of patients and families in the area since that time. They currently boast a staff of 6 talented physicians, as well as a team of skilled nurse practitioners/physician assistants, clinical support staff, and administrative and managerial team members. They offer a full scope of obstetrical care, including fertility/infertility treatments, laparoscopy, on-site ultrasounds, and much more. They operate three offices in Central New Jersey, all with comforting, warm environments. This position is open due to growth in their Edison location.
This is a full-scope obstetrics position.
Dependent upon type of appointment scheduled, physicians can see up to 30 patients per day (this is not an average; it's the maximum allowed and average daily volume is less).
All patients are roomed and prepped by clinical assistants or nurses, who are available to help during the appointments as needed.
The schedule for the position is flexible. The practice will put together a compensation/benefits package and schedule offer based upon provider preference. The schedule listed below is an example of the typical physician schedule and can/will be adjusted.
The on-call schedule is every 4th week night. It's a 24-hour shift that includes the physician's weekly hospital day. The physician will only go into the hospital if one of the practice's patients goes into labor - the practice does not cover other hospital patients. Providers typically work 4 days per week in the clinic and do 1 24-hour shift of hospital coverage.
Hospital responsibilities include post-partum rounds, managing labor and delivery, etc. The practice covers two local hospitals - located 5 minutes and 20 minutes away from the clinic.
Please visit www.chsrecruiting.com/jobs for a full listing of available opportunities through CHS Recruiting.


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Kelenken is een demon uit de mythologie van de Tehuelche, de inheemse bevolking van Patagonië. Hij wordt gezien als de brenger van pijn en ziekte en wordt voorgesteld als een gigantische roofvogel, waardoor Kelenken, de grootste bekende schrikvogel, naar hem vernoemd werd.

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Volgens de Tehuelche is de nacht (Tons) de legendarische moeder van kwade geesten. Toen de zon en de maan bij elkaar kwamen, bedekte de nacht snel de aarde, toen de twee uit elkaar gingen verliet ze de aarde weer. Hierdoor ontstonden de drie broers Axshem, de brenger van pijn, Maip, de drager van angst en ongeluk, en Kelenken.

Demon

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


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Q: Using kafka streams to create a table based on elasticsearch events Is it possible to use Kafka streaming to create a pipeline that reads JSON from a Kafka topic and then do some logic with them and send the results to another Kafka topic or something else?
For example, I populate my topic using logs from elasticsearch. That is pretty easy using a simple logstash pipeline.
Once I have my logs in the kafka topic, I want to extract some pieces of information from the log and put them in a sort of "table" with N column(is Kafka capable of this?) and then put the table somewhere else (another topic or a db).
I didn't find any example that satisfies my criteria.
thanks

A: Yes, it's possible.
There is no concept of columns in kafka or kafka-streams. However, you typically just define a plain old java object of your choice, with the fields that your want (fields being the equivalent of columns in this case). You produce the output in that format to an output topic (using an appropriately chosen serializer). Finally, if you want to store the result in a relational database, you map the fields into columns, typically using a kafka connect jdbc sink:
http://docs.confluent.io/current/connect/connect-jdbc/docs/sink_connector.html


Snow Art Apartments offers pet-friendly accommodation in Sierra Nevada. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The accommodation is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Some units include a dining area and/or balcony. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a microwave and toaster. A fridge is also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. There is a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries in every unit. Towels are provided. The property has ski-to-door access and ski equipment hire is available. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including skiing and hiking. Veleta Peak is 5 km from Snow Art Apartments. The nearest airport is Federico Garcia Lorca Granada-Jaen Airport, 35 km from Snow Art Apartments.
Please inform Bed and Snow Art Apartments in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Please note that the check-in and key-collection take place at: Oficina Bed and Snow Plaza de Andalucía, Edificio Enebro, Local Nº 8. Junto a Telepizza, 18196 Sierra Nevada.


This high quality card flipper is a fun and exciting way to develop key literacy and numeracy skills. When posting the card in the Smart Chute, the student can say the answer (such as the equation 5 + 3) and the correct answer then miraculously appears at the bottom. The Smart Chute is a very popular resource and children will be intrigued as to how the Smart Chute can work out the correct answer. It reinforces key concepts and develops memory skills.
The Smart Chute comes in three plastic pieces, which clip together and can be dismantled easily for portability. The Chute itself is made out of solid plastic and its durability will withstand maximum classroom use.
A perfect resource for individual or group work.


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CUTS Centre for Competition, Investment and Economic Regulation (CUTS C-CIER) has undertaken the project on India Competition and Regulation Report (ICRR) against the background that while India has embraced market-oriented economic reforms, there is, as yet, no periodic review to assess functioning of markets in the country. This is desirable given the existence of distortions in economic management of the country that impede realisation of competitive outcomes. Considering the important role of market forces in a liberalised economic regime, there is a need to do periodic assessment of competition and regulation scenario in the country. ICRR is an attempt to fill this vacuum. It would highlight various distortions in economic management of the country and provide inputs on a periodic basis to policy community as well as other stakeholders for taking necessary actions to promote well-functioning markets.


Bacon, Apple and Potato Hash with Eggs.
A full English breakfast is one of the world's most glorious things. It is one of the only meals that is appropriate to eat "all-day" and it is pretty much the only thing that can truly help to cure a hangover. Whether you are a ketchup or brown sauce person, whether you love or loath black pudding and whatever accompaniments you think should be included, be they potato cakes, potato farl, tattie scones, oatcakes or lava bread, pretty much everyone loves a good fry up.
Having said that, there are some downsides to having a full breakfast every weekend. Aside from the inevitable damage to your coronary arteries, fry ups are a bit of a faff to make and they are not cheap either, due to the endless roll call of varying pork products required. For this reason, I have decided to lay off the fry ups for a bit and try out some lighter, cheaper and less complicated breakfasts for my lazy Sunday mornings.
This hash ticks all of the boxes, it is really cheap and quick and only includes one cancer bearing pork product, which must surely be a good thing. It is also entirely made up of stuff that most of us have lying around meaning that hellish, hungover/ half-asleep traipse to the local supermarket can be avoided.
Just as spring shows its first signs of bursting forth, and with easter just around the corner, I, much like Jesus Christ himself, have chosen to be born again. After 5 months maintaining the pretence of adulthood, with a real job and commuting and stuff, I have returned to Manchester and part-time work. This has allowed me far more time to both binge-watch Netflix, and re-indulge in everything to do with food.
To accompany my glorious resurrection, I chose to make something tasty and unhealthy as a shameless two-fingers to all of those seed-munching prigs who are smugly still sticking to their new-year's resolutions. In all seriousness though, this recipe is not actually as bad for you as it looks, because nothing is deep fried. Neither is it that much of a faff to make and yet it remains a fairly decadent mid-week treat.
To accompany my crispy little chicken pieces, as the Americans call them, I made some coleslaw with all of the odds and ends I had in my fridge. It was pretty delicious but do not worry too much about sticking staunchly to the ingredient list, and certainly don't go out and buy things especially.
I have been a bit rubbish at posting recently because, although I have still been cooking like crazy, having a full time job hasn't given me much time to sit down and write. This weekend though I found myself with a bit of time on my hands and I thought I would make a proper lazy Sunday recipe and tell you all about it.
Bread is one of those things that most people don't even attempt to make at home. People think it is too specialist, takes too long and involves too many annoying little stages. Well bread does take a very long time to make but it is not really specialist or fiddly. In fact, if you stick to a basic recipe it is pretty difficult to go wrong.
This recipe is a bit of a twist on a classic loaf. Stuffing a loaf like this means that it can become an entire meal rather than just a side dish. This bread is perfect thing for taking on a picnic or serving as a centre piece at a buffet or BBQ. This recipe is for quite a small loaf so double up the quantities if you are feeding more people. For the filling you can use pretty much anything, I chose these flavours to bring a bit of mediterranean sunshine to these gloomy November days but anything you have got in the fridge will probably work. Just avoid things that are quite wet because they will stop the dough from cooking.


Why would I borrow from Platinum Mortgage Securities and not a bank?
It's all about speed of credit decision and funds advance, flexibility of terms, and a collaborative journey to exit. As responsible lenders, we do undertake a thorough due diligence but we don't blindly follow a tick-all-the-boxes approach. Discretion and common-sense guide all that we do.
How long does a loan application take to approve and payout?
We'll provide a credit decision in principle and indicative pricing and terms within a day. Time to payout of funds is usually between one and three weeks. This allows for completion of our due diligence, including professional property valuation, and preparation and signature of agreements.
What are the key credit assessment criteria?
As asset-based lenders, we are focussed on the character of the borrower, the purpose of the loan (is it legitimate and commercial), the nature and value of the security property (can it be readily sold at fair value if required), and the quality of the loan exit (is there evidence of several feasible options).
What are the costs involved in a Platinum Mortgage Securities loan?
We price our loans accurately for the credit risks as we assess them. Depending on the loan type and term, the loan to value ratio, and the quality of the exit plan, our all-in effective cost to borrower ranges from 7% to 15% per annum.
All our loans are interest only, either serviced monthly or, to improve cash flow, rolled up and capitalised to the loan principal and paid at settlement. Loan capital can be drawn down in tranches and repaid in lump sums on terms agreed at inception.
The key risks, of course, are failure to: a) service a loan on the basis agreed or b) settle the loan at end of term. In these situations, the borrower will incur costs and charges and ultimately carries the risk of losing their security property. It is essential to have several feasible exit strategies in place.
It is the modern version of the oldest form of financial intermediation – willing investors lending money directly to creditworthy borrowers. The 'marketplace' where this happens is on the internet and is curated by Platinum Mortgage Securities, a licensed, professional operator.
What role does Platinum Mortgage Securities play?
We originate borrower loan applications, assess their creditworthiness, determine a fair price for the risks and then introduce approved loans to investors through our marketplace. Investors review specific loan information before electing to invest or not online. We then manage all aspects of the loan until repayment.
Can I withdraw my funds at any time?
Once your investment funds are committed to a loan they are locked in until the borrower repays. You have no right to withdraw unless, at our discretion, a substitute investor can be found, a process which is not guaranteed. If you need certain liquidity, this investment type may not be right for you.
Is there a risk of not getting some or all of my capital back?
Yes. As with all forms of lending, there is some risk that the loan will not be repaid. However, the risk to your investment funds is mitigated by the first mortgage right we have to sell the property taken as security to cover the risk of default.
How is Platinum Mortgage Securities structured for this business and how is it regulated?
Our group of companies are regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and Platinum Mortgage Securities Pty Ltd is licensed to accept wholesale and institutional investors.
Is all business done online, or can I speak to someone when I need to?
While the efficiency of the marketplace for borrowers and investors is a result of the technology deployed, there will always be a team member available to help one-on-one directly.
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Abortion debate spills over into Cyprus
Cypriot family planning official says state hospitals offer IUD only for medical reasons, not sexual freedom
Cypriot family planning official says state hospitals offer IUD only for medical reasons, doctors refuse due to religious conviction
12 JULY 2022 - 10:20
Officials in the Republic of Cyprus say sexual and reproductive rights of women on the island are being trampled in the absence of clear protocols, with access to abortion and long-term contraception being put on the line in the southern part.
The executive director of the Cyprus Family Planning Association, Maria Epaminonda, told members of parliament this week there were reports about doctors directing women not to get an abortion.
During a House committee hearing on human rights, Epaminonda told MPs that "even to this day in some districts, both in public and private sectors, there are doctors who deny women this right."
A number of state and private doctors in Cyprus reportedly have been refusing to perform abortions, with Epaminonda pointing to a lack of clear protocols across all clinics and hospitals. Specific denials of service took place in 2020 according to a local report.
The CFPA director called on the state to step in, citing a case of an underage girl who went to have an abortion in the north due to prohibitive costs in the south's private sector
The CFPA director said the state ought to step in, citing a case of an underage girl who went to have an abortion in the north due to prohibitive costs in the south's private sector.
Only condom and pill, IUD for medical reasons only
"In Cyprus, they only offer the male condom and birth control pill," Epaminonda said, adding that state hospitals offer the hormonal intrauterine device "only for medical reasons."
The CFPA has officially criticized abortion guidelines offered to doctors within GESY, the state's health insurance system, where physicians are compensated only for abortions linked to cases of rape, incest, or sexual abuse, noting that the instructions ruled out early term procedures within the first three months but also excluded operations beyond 19 weeks.
In 2018, Cypriot lawmakers took a first step towards full decriminalization by voting to decriminalize early term abortion by amending the island's criminal code to make terminations risk-free. But experts had warned full decriminalization would still require a comprehensive legal framework.
GESY guidelines allow a pregnancy to be terminated by doctors within the network when a fetal anomaly is determined or the mother's health is at risk, with CFPA telling the House committee in a letter that they were disappointed by the decision.
"We are disappointed with this decision, which goes against the principles of non-discrimination. We note our disagreement with the invocation of a medical procedure being 'medically necessary' as a reason to base such a decision," CFPA said.
An official from the State Health Services Organisation, the largest healthcare provider in the Republic of Cyprus, confirmed during the meeting that a group of anesthesiologists had sent a letter declaring their refusal to administer anesthesia medications in cases of abortion procedures due to religious convictions.
SHSO official Agni Shialarou said the organization "had to look elsewhere to find replacements as we cannot order them what to do."
"There is no specific protocol to follow beyond current legislation and we believe it is very important to introduce such protocol to be applied across all hospitals," Shialarou said.
EU member states including the Republic of Cyprus have been proactively searching for ways to guarantee sexual and reproductive rights after the US Supreme Court ruled last month that the right to abortion was not afforded in the Constitution but was a matter up to individual states to decide.
Cyprus decriminalises early term abortion
Woman aborts baby alone in Paphos
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