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Ms. Shaw is a new to me author, and I look forward to reading more of her books while hoping for better closure. There were excerpts of several of her books at the end of this one, and they all tempted me to read more. I will give some of her other books a try!
4 STAR REVIEW: SILVER BELLS by Anne Shaw
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Alice had to act, and she had to act fast: a girl's life depended on it.
A series of coincidental events leave Alice with more questions than answers. Could the sick little girl in need of a bone marrow transplant be the daughter she gave up for adoption ten years before? To become close to the girl without revealing her identity, Alice develops a plan to cast the girl's uncle, a chocolatier, as a contestant on a live Christmas Eve show.
A television cooking competition was never in Niko's plans, but when his sick niece expresses her wish for him to compete on the show, he reluctantly agrees. His past as an MMA fighter taught him to guard himself from punches being thrown his direction, but he wasn't prepared for the fallout of letting his emotional guard down for Alice.
When sparks fly between Alice and Niko in and out of the kitchen, will the secrets Alice keeps shatter the budding relationship?
SILVER BELLS: A 3SQUARE CHRISTMAS ROMANCE by Anne Shaw reeled me in from the beginning. I loved the premise that something in Alice's past was driving her to do her cooking contest in Seattle, but things got out of hand for her pretty quickly. She thought she could hold her emotions in check and keep up her defenses, but that went by the wayside pretty quickly. Little did she realize that the proposal for the show would set things in motion and have her past meet her present. I loved all the cooking challenges and the chocolate items that Niko created.
Alice and Niko had a connection the moment they met, and it wasn't his cute niece, Chloe, who secretly entered him in the contest with her mom, Niko's sister. The sparks were flying, but Alice was engaged and dealing with the moved up time frame from Easter to Christmas for the cooking challenge. She tried to keep him at arm's length, but that backfired more than once. There are secrets, lies, betrayals, hidden feelings, friends and family, memories, laughter and tears, lots of loving and love. The characters had a depth to them, and we get to know them a little at a time. The descriptions of the cooking activities and the filming of the show made me feel that I was there. There were loose ends with some hints of closure, but the book ended too abruptly for me, and the happily ever after in my eyes wasn't guaranteed. I turned the page on my iPad and was surprised that I was at a preview of a different book.
Anne Shaw is the author of both contemporary and historical romances. She lives in western Washington with her four-legged friend Larry, a quirky cat who stares at her for hours on end while she loses herself in a world where a sexy hero, and bold heroine face unsurmountable odds to reach the ultimate goal, a happily-ever-after. If you like rom-dramedies, then visit www.Anne-Shaw.com.
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JoAnne Weiss
JoAnne Weiss, nee Montalbano, was born and raised in NYC until moving to CT with her family when she was 16 and she's never left. Married for 39 years with one grown son, she works in an elementary school office where she's been since it opened in 2003. Prior to that, she was an accountant in several corporations before becoming a stay at home mom for 12 years. JoAnne enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with her family, and extended family as well as with friends. She enjoys cooking and rarely uses a recipe the way it was intended but instead uses them and cooking shows to give her new ideas and suggestions. JoAnne has a huge bucket list of places she'd like to visit but has been lucky enough to travel to England, Italy, the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, and many states in the U.S. including Hawaii, California, Nevada, Arizona, and Maine among others. Some of JoAnne's favorite genres include contemporary romance, chick-lit, romantic suspense, and historical romances including regency and those set in the west. JoAnne is on several author's street teams and enjoys interacting with many of them on Facebook as well as reading their newsletters. She has been lucky enough to meet some of her favorite authors among them Susan Mallery, Debbie Macomber, Nora Roberts, Meg Tilly, Beatriz Williams, and Marie Bostwick. JoAnne took a road trip with her sister last fall and visited Nora Roberts' bookstore in Boonsboro, Maryland for an authors' signing. She hopes to do more of this in the future. JoAnne leaves reviews for all books she reads on Goodreads and her reviews can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/5001736?ref=nav_mybooks JoAnne currently reviews for two sites - NovelsAlive.com and RomanceJunkies.com Previously she reviewed for Romancing-the-Book.com which has since closed. Payment is in the form of receiving free books to read and review. Her mantra is too many books and not enough time!
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Andrew F. Smith diary
Handwritten diary. Smith writes short statements about his daily activities while serving on a mission for the Mormon Church in the Southern States.
James G. Duffin diaries
Scope and Contents Handwritten and bound diaries. Also included are bound photocopies of the handwritten journals. The items are for the years 1887 through 1889 when Duffin served as a missionary for the Mormon Church in the Southern States Mission. The diaries also cover the years 1901 through 1906 when Duffin was president of the Southwestern States Mission (1900-1904) and of the Central States Mission (1904-1906) also for the Mormon Church. Duffin includes handwritten copies of letters both sent and...
David Horton Elton journals
The papers of David Horton Elton contain David Horton Elton's LDS Church mission diaries, 1898 – 1900, and one additional diary, 1905.
Darwin Engstrom mission journal
Contains the mission journal of Darwin Engstrom. The journal documents his train ride to the Southern States Mission, his visits with church members, and the cottage and fast meetings he attended. Entries date from between 1931 and 1932.
Facer family papers
Contains books, records, diaries, correspondence, and other documents from Joseph Facer's life, dealing mainly with his service in the LDS Church. Also contains Hill and Richards family books and a detailed history on the John Kenny and Agnes Hill Richards families and the Alexander Hill and Elizabeth Currie Hill families(the grandparents and great-grandparents of Emma Richards Facer, Joseph's wife).
John B. Fairbanks diaries
Scope and Contents Handwritten diaries with typescripts of several items. The diaries have many gaps. They principally cover the time Fairbanks served as a missionary for the Mormon Church in the Southern States Mission from 1881 to 1883 and when he served as a missionary for the same faith in South and Central America from 1900 to 1902. On the second mission, Fairbanks accompanied the "Cluff" expedition; led by Benjamin Cluff, president of the Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah; to find evidence supporting...
Nathaniel Henry Felt Jr. missionary journal
Contains Nathaniel Felt's missionary journal from his Mormon mission to the Southern States, and a typescript of the journal. Entries date from between 1901 and 1903.
Asahel Luther Fuller journal typescript
The collection contains a typescript with annotations of Asahel Luther Fuller's first Southern States Mission journal, 14 February 1887 - 31 December 1887, and a typescript of his second Southern States Mission journal, 1 January 1888 - 19 February 1888.
Frank S. Griffin papers
Contains eight journals and record books produced by Frank S. Griffin documenting his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to North Carolina in the Southern States Mission. Materials date from approximately 1913 to 1915.
John Claiborne Harper papers
Scope and Contents Handwritten diary, letters, certificates, paroles, and Mormon Church blessings. The diary was kept while Harper served on a mission to the Southern States for the Mormon Church from 1887 to 1888. Also included is an autograph book signed by Mormons in the Utah State prison for polygamy in 1889. The certificates and letters relate to Mormons in Mexico, to Harper's civic appointments in Payson, and to family matters. Two paroles were given to Harper on 10 April 1865 at Appomattox Court...

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Rock wit U (Awww Baby) è un brano musicale R&B scritto e prodotto dalla cantante statunitense Ashanti e dal produttore hip hop Irv Gotti, registrato per il secondo album della cantante, Chapter II. Il brano è stato pubblicato nella primavera del 2003 come primo singolo estratto dall'album. Il singolo è arrivato alla posizione numero 2 della Billboard Hot 100 negli Stati Uniti e alla numero 4 in Canada. Nel 2004 il brano ha ricevuto una nomination ai Grammy Awards come Best R&B Song, mentre il video ha ricevuto una nomination agli MTV Video Music Awards dell'anno precedente.

Video
Il videoclip del singolo è stato diretto da Paul Hunter ed è stato girato sulle spiagge di Miami. Vede la cantante con un nuovo look molto seducente in riva al mare e in zone limitrofe mentre approccia con un ragazzo. Il video sfrutta la luce naturale di un'intera giornata.
Nella prima scena del video infatti Ashanti mostra un'abbronzatura perfetta e lunghi capelli mossi e castani, oltre a indossare jeans stretti e un bikini bianco, e ad essere anche truccata secondo tonalità pastello. Mentre la cantante esegue il brano in riva al mare durante una mattinata di pieno sole, muovendosi in maniera molto morbida e seducente, si avvicina un ragazzo che inizia ad abbaracciarla e ad accarezzarla. Parallelamente viene mostrata un'altra scena dove come sfondo c'è una vegetazione bassa vicino a una spiaggia e dove si percepisce la luce del tardo pomeriggio: qui la cantante indossa un costume a due pezzi arancione, una camicetta legata sopra l'ombelico e un cappello da cowboy bianco.

Dalla seconda strofa della canzone la cantante, vestita di un succinto abito chiaro scollato, è immersa fino alle cosce nel mare mentre esegue il brano, per poi mostrarsi a cavallo di un elefante africano che cammina nell'acqua. La scena che segue vede la cantante rilassarsi insieme al ragazzo della prima scena su un giaciglio posto in una piccola abitazione con il tetto fatto di foglie di palma.

Successivamente i due sono in macchina che guidano durante le ultime luci del giorno, e il video si conclude con la cantante che danza su uno sfondo vegetale, illuminata dai fari dell'auto parcheggiata, mentre vengono alternate immagini dei due amanti abbracciati. In quest'ultima sequenza di immagini la cantante esibisce un look ancora più seducente ed elegante: capelli ondulati tirati dietro, ombretto sfumato, orecchini argentati, costume unico grigio con scollatura profonda e pareo bianco.

Ashanti ha dichiarato che grazie a Paul Hunter ha vissuto nuove esperienze a cui non era stata abituata nei video precedenti, in primo luogo per la presenza dell'elefante. "Il meraviglioso Paul Hunter ha portato sul set un'elefantessa di nome Bubbles" ha detto Ashanti "Mi ha fatto cavalcare l'elefante nell'acqua della spiaggia di Miami. Non ce la facevo, ero impaurita. La prima volta in cui sono salita, lei si è dovuta inginocchiare ed era alta 10 piedi. Indossavo un vestito attillato e sandali. Mi dicevo 'Ah ragazzo, non voglio salire su questo elefante'. Faceva caldo, e la sua pelle si spostava da parte a parte, quindi pensavo di continuo di poter cadere. Una volta abituata a lei è stata una sensazione meravigliosa". L'altra novità è rappresentata dall'aitante ragazzo che interpreta l'amante di Ashanti nel video. "Paul porta le cose ad un altro livello. C'è una crescita rispetto ai miei primi tre singoli e alle cose che ho fatto in quei video. Questa è la prima volta in cui ho davvero un ragazzo. È il mio uomo. Sto davvero cercando di vedermi con questo ragazzo per l'estate, ed è pazzesco perché dovevamo abbracciarci. Sto sempre alla Murder Inc. e loro cercano di bloccare ogni cosa. Questa è la prima volta in cui dovevo divertirmi con un ragazzo. È stato bello. Lui è stato carino. Dovevamo perfino guidare in mezzo alla giungla".

Tracce
CD Singolo 1
 Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) (album version)
 Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) (instrumental)
 Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) (Taz & Vanguard remix)
 Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) (Jay Hannan Lazy Dog remix)

CD Singolo 2
 Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) (censored album version)
 Baby (censored remix)
 Baby (remix)

CD Singolo 3
 Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) (censored album version)
 Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) (instrumental)

Riconoscimenti
Il brano ha ricevuto meno attenzione rispetto al primo "lead-single" Foolish tra i premi, ma è stato comunque nominato come Best R&B Song ai Grammy del 2004. Inoltre ha vinto un premio agli ASCAP Pop Music Awards. Il video ha ricevuto una nomination ai VMAs del 2003 come Best R&B Video, ma ha perso contro Crazy in Love di Beyoncé.

Ricezione
Rock wit U (Awww Baby) è entrato nella Hot 100 di Billboard al numero 56, per poi raggiungere la posizione numero 2, diventando il quinto singolo della cantante ad entrare nella top5 (il secondo se si escludono le collaborazioni). In totale ha passato 21 settimane nella Hot 100, mentre nella classifica R&B è arrivato al numero 4. In Canada il singolo è arrivato al numero 4, diventando la hit di maggior successo di Ashanti nella classifica canadese. Nel Regno Unito è arrivato al numero 7 passando 10 settimane in classifica. In Nuova Zelanda il pezzo non è riuscito a replicare il successo dei precedenti singoli, fermandosi alla posizione numero 24, mentre in Australia è entrato in top20, arrivando al numero 19. In Europa il singolo è entrato nelle classifiche di vari paesi, quali Germania, Paesi Bassi, Svezia e Svizzera, ma in nessuna classifica ha raggiunto posizioni alte.

Classifiche

Note

Collegamenti esterni

Singoli prodotti da Irv Gotti

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Most people are familiar with the ability to drag and drop Chrome tabs into their own browser windows, or mix and match them between browser windows, but they may not know that it can be done with more than one tab at a time. Just hold down the Shift key and click on all the tabs you wish to move and you can move them as one. If you're on a Mac, hold the Command key.
As you may or may not know, Google will calculate basic math in the search bar. However, did you know that you can access a similar math function in your omnibox without ever going to Google.com? Just type in a basic math problem and the correct answer will appear in the suggestions below the omnibox without pressing enter (as you have to do on Google.com).
This handy little trick appears only to work if your default omnibox search is Google—you won't get an answer if your default is, say Yahoo or Bing. It also doesn't appear to work if you are typing into an incognito window, no matter what your default browser.
Your omnibox can also perform Google-like unit conversions without going to Google. As with the calculator, the correct answer will appear in the suggestions below without ever hitting enter. As you type, Chrome will automatically convert your number into a unit that you may or may not want. So, if you type "9 inches," Chrome may automatically suggest conversion rate to centimeters. If you want a different conversion, just type an equals sign with the conversion you do want (e.g. "9 inches = km" or "9 inches = mm" or "9 inches squared = m squared").
Once again, this particular function only appears to work if Google is your default omnibox search engine and it won't work in incognito mode.
On a PC, you can zoom in or out on a page by pressing Control while turn your scroll wheel up or down (or by pressing Control-Plus or Control-Minus). Once you zoom in or out from the default, a magnifying glass icon will appear in the right side of the omnibox. You can click the magnifying glass to manually zoom in or out or hit "Reset to default" to return to the normal 100 percent view. Conversely, you can also click Control-0 to return to the default.
On a Mac, you can zoom in and out by pressing Command-plus or Command-minus. Pressing Command-0 function will still bring you back to default.
Highlighting a word and performing a drag and drop is fundamentally the same as performing a cut and paste, so it stands to reason that you could just highlight a word or phrase and drag it into the omnibox to perform a Web search. Conversely, you can also just right click on highlighted word or phrase and you will prompt a pop-up option to conduct a Google search (on a Mac, Control-click on a highlighted word).
You can use the spacebar to scroll down on any webpage, and you can scroll back up by pressing Shift and the spacebar.
Have you ever mistakenly closed a tab? We all have. BUT thankfully Chrome is a forgiving browser and makes it possible to get it all back. All you have to do is press Control-Shift-T (Command-Shift-T on a Mac) and Chrome will reopen any recently closed tabs. You can keep hitting it for more closed tabs working your way back through your browsing history.
If you ever want to delete your browsing history, including past URLs, cached images, passwords, and cookies, you can do that all through the clear browsing window in Settings. You can access it quickly by simply pressing Control-Shift-Delete and a "Clear browsing data" window will open. (Press shift-Command-Delete to access this function on a Mac).
If you didn't know, clicking the little star in the far right side of the omnibox will prompt a bookmark list, which allows you to easily add a site to your list of favorites (I honestly didn't know this until embarrassingly recently).
You may have also noticed on the far left of your omnibar a little icon that resembles a folded piece of paper or lock (to signify a secured site). If you click on it, it will prompt a window with all sorts of information about the site as well as permissions particular to that site, which you can then manipulate.
There's numerous ways to store and organize links to like to click on later. However, one method you may not be utilizing—or even aware of—is the ability to create a link icon directly on your desktop. All you have to do is highlight a URL from the omnibox and drag and drop it on the desktop. Chrome automatically creates a clickable icon that you can use later, or organize as you would like.


In France, Anne de Solene is a name synonymous with quality and excellence.
For over four decades, the brand has been creating luxury bed and bathroom textiles that capture the essence of traditional French design, while boasting the use of premium materials like cotton, linen and satin.
Anne de Solene textiles will fill your home with joy, charm and a sort of refined sophistication that only authentic French detailing can achieve. With such a broad catalogue of beautiful, timeless designs to choose from, you will love coming home to Anne de Solene for years to come.
Their French made Vexin sheets will transform your bedroom into your own haven of European tranquility. Woven from premium 200 thread count percale cotton, Vexin sheets have been specially treated to make cleaning and ironing easier. The shrink proof and fade resistant material will maintain its quality and colour intensity wash after wash, so even years later, your sheets will look and feel as luxurious as the first day you brought them home.
Made from premium percale 200 thread count cotton.
Coloured from colourfast, fade resistant dye.
Machine wash and tumble dry recommended.
Designed to be mixed and matched with other Anne de Solene collections.


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Q: Why would you use pointers for Low Memory Allocation? So I was looking at the source code of unreal engine and I came across this:
class USphereComponent* CollectionSphere;

There are using pointer for something that is going to be initialized and spawned once when the game begins and some objects will be overlapping it,I thought pointers are mainly used for more mid-high memory allocation purposes
So why are they using it now?
Keep in mind Im not really good at pointers so Im just trying learn and gather some information about it.

A: Whether to use pointers or not has almost nothing to do with "low" or "mid-high memory allocation purposes".
You use a pointer when you need a pointer, and often that's when the pointee (the thing being pointed to) will live for longer than an "automatic" object would in any of the program's existing, conveniently-accessible scopes.
Basically, *CollectionSphere will be a global (or something similar), but we can't construct it right away. The author has decided that they need fine control over the lifetime of the object. So, they have created a pointer to point to that object when the time comes.

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Lifestyle designer, Emily McCarthy from Savannah, Georgia teamed up with PSA essentials to create this Laurel Wreath stamp design. Give your correspondence a unique look with a personalized return address stamp. Add your address or a custom message and use your personalized stamp on envelopes, DIY wedding invitations, thank you notes, gift tags, and party favors. Personalized stamps also make great hostess gifts, bridesmaid gifts, and gifts for a newlywed couples.


Janet Miller earned her bachelor's degree in Journalism/Public Relations from Northern Illinois University. After moving to Toronto, Canada, she earned a certificate in Not-for-Profit, Voluntary Sector, and Arts Management at York University's School of Administrative Studies. While living in Canada, she worked in arts management, first at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, in Oakville, Ontario, then as Executive Director of the Oakville Arts Council, where she provided support services to more than 35 of the Town's arts and cultural organizations, as well as serving as an advisor to the Town of Oakville's cultural grants committee. Upon returning to Illinois, Janet worked for 12 years as the Director of Brand Management and Communication for Girl Scouts of DuPage County Council, outside of Chicago, working on behalf of more than 25,000 girls from 5 to 17 years of age and more than 5,000 adult volunteers. After retiring from the organization in 2008, she moved to Clemson, South Carolina where she earned a master of arts degree in English, Professional Communication (MAPC), and taught First-Year Composition as a graduate teacher of record. She moved to California with her husband in 2010 and, when not working, enjoys golfing and swimming in Dove Canyon, and rooting for the Clemson Tigers (We're #1!). Most importantly, Janet is the world's biggest hockey fan. Go Blackhawks!


How to open RA3CAMPAIGN file extension?
RA3CAMPAIGN files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing RA3CAMPAIGN file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with RA3CAMPAIGN extension. However, it should be remembered that RA3CAMPAIGN file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Save Game but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning RA3CAMPAIGN files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with RA3CAMPAIGN extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
Download Malware/viruses removal tool from RA3CAMPAIGN files in the Windows system.
What are the reasons of errors concerning RA3CAMPAIGN extension of files?
If RA3CAMPAIGN file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a RA3CAMPAIGN file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file's association will result in Windows trying to open RA3CAMPAIGN file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations' repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing RA3CAMPAIGN in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit RA3CAMPAIGN format. It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.


Blackberry Raspberry Lemonade is refreshing and easy to make using simple ingredients.
Have you ever made homemade lemonade? It's so easy to do and you'll love that it has simple ingredients and no preservatives.
It's simply adding granulated sugar to hot water so it dissolves and mix that with lemon juice. Below, I added berry juices to create a Blackberry Raspberry Lemonade.
You can either grown your own berries or buy from a local farmer. Ask a farmer if you buy a full flat of berries could you get a discount. Usually they are more than willing! Freeze your berries right away in large freezer Ziploc bags to keep fresh! Then you'll have ripe berries to use in all sorts of recipes all year long!
In the food industry they call frozen berries IQF, which means Individually Quick Frozen. This basically means they flash freeze berries and then put them into bags. This keeps them from sticking together.
For homemade Blackberry Raspberry Lemonade, get yourself a hand food mill and a fine mesh strainer. Simply cook your berries in a little bit of water in a saucepan so they don't burn and they'll soften. You can crush them with a potato masher and then push through a fine mesh strainer. Discard the seeds and pulp. Dissolve granulated sugar in water, making a simple syrup and then combine everything. Add plenty of ice and enjoy.
Want to make this an adult drink? Add a little bourbon or white rum.
What do you love to make for picnics? This Blackberry Raspberry Lemonade is the perfect treat. Don't you just love how pretty it looks in a drink dispenser?! I have to admit I've got quite the collection of drink dispensers. Maybe even an addiction to them! The life of a freelance recipe developer, lol!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Don't forget to leave a review and comment on any recipes you've tried! I'd love to hear from you!
I'd love to hear from you! Leave a comment with a star review if you have a second!
Wild black raspberries grew up the entire length of the driveway, intertwined into a stone wall my grandfather had laid on our farm, all the way to our pig barn. We picked them often during the summer and froze them. I love growing some of our own berries to use in desserts, jams and specialty drinks like this one.
In a medium saucepan over low to medium heat, soften the blackberries and raspberries with about 1/2 cup of water. Cook them until they are very soft. Use a hand food mill or a fine mesh strainer to separate the juices and seeds. Let the fruit juice cool, and discard the seeds and skins. In a medium saucepan, dissolve the sugar in the water, making a simple syrup.
Pour the simple syrup, lemon juice, blackberry and raspberry puree into a 1-gallon pouring pitcher.
This berry lemonade looks so good and refreshing. Perfect for the warmer months coming up.
Thanks so much! It's such an easy thing to make and oh so refreshing!
This looks like the perfect refreshment for a spring afternoon! This would be lovely for a Mother's Day Brunch.
Thanks for stopping by! This lemonade is so easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. And you are so right, perfect for Mother's Day brunch or any backyard gathering!
A glass of lemonade on a hot summer day sounds absolutely perfect to me, and the addition of berries makes it so festive! I'd love to serve this at a summer BBQ, maybe 4th of July!
This looks so incredibly refreshing! I need to try it.
Delicious! This sounds so good and oh so perfect for all of the summer gatherings coming up. I can't wait to try it!
Girl, you read my mind!! I WILL be making this recipe this summer.
Thanks for stopping by!! We call them "Mama drinks!" Sometimes it's the only way I stay calm! LOL!
With summer and berry season around the corner, this is a great recipe for sure. Sitting in the backyard enjoying the weather, and sipping this sounds like a great plan to me.
Oh yum… I am so looking forward to summer so we can try some really awesome cold drinks again. This sounds so refreshing. Fruit flavors always make amazing lemonade. Saving this for later.
I have so many lemons on the tree and the strawberry festival is the first weekend in may… seems like the timing us just perfect for a homemade glass of freshness!
What a wonderful summer beverage!! I'm hoping to get blueberries on sale this year. Now, I've made regular lemonade before but I've never tried the berried one. It sounds so very refreshing. This will definitely be on my to do list.
This one is so refreshing and super simple to make. You'll love this one for sipping on the back patio!
My boys love lemonade and berries. This would be such a wonderful and refreshing drink to serve at our Memorial Day cookout. Thank you!
Such a great summer drink. Would be so refreshing on a warm day!
It is so easy to make and looks so refreshing, especially for the warmer months ahead. Great flavors and looks beautiful as well.
I wish that this could jump out of the screen and into my hands, haha. Looks so refreshing and delicious! Perfect for this warmer weather!
Thanks for visiting! Yes, this lemonade is super refreshing! Hope you get a chance to try it soon!
What a lovely treat for a summer night in the country! My dad always has an abundance of berries and he loves lemonade. I can't want to make this for him when we visit him this summer!
Oh man does this lemonade look colorful and delicious! I can't wait to try it out!
Yum yum yum this looks so cool and refreshing! Love how easy it is too, and the presentation is pretty.. nice job!
This is perfect for enjoying outside on a nice hot summer day. But add in a little bourbon and I'm REALLY in heaven!!
Oh my. This would be perfect for a summer sip with a friend. I love berry lemonade!


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package org.bremersee.security.authentication.resourceserver.reactive;

import static org.junit.jupiter.api.Assertions.assertEquals;

import java.util.UUID;
import org.bremersee.security.authentication.resourceserver.reactive.withredis.WithRedisTestConfiguration;
import org.bremersee.test.security.authentication.WithJwtAuthenticationToken;
import org.junit.jupiter.api.Assertions;
import org.junit.jupiter.api.BeforeAll;
import org.junit.jupiter.api.Test;
import org.junit.jupiter.api.TestInstance;
import org.junit.jupiter.api.TestInstance.Lifecycle;
import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired;
import org.springframework.boot.test.context.SpringBootTest;
import org.springframework.boot.test.context.SpringBootTest.WebEnvironment;
import org.springframework.context.ApplicationContext;
import org.springframework.data.redis.core.ReactiveRedisTemplate;
import org.springframework.http.MediaType;
import org.springframework.test.web.reactive.server.WebTestClient;
import org.springframework.web.reactive.function.BodyInserters;
import reactor.test.StepVerifier;

/**
 * The reactive jwt test.
 *
 * @author Christian Bremer
 */
@SpringBootTest(
    classes = WithRedisTestConfiguration.class,
    webEnvironment = WebEnvironment.RANDOM_PORT,
    properties = {
        "spring.main.web-application-type=reactive",
        "spring.application.name=resourceserver-jwt",
        "spring.security.oauth2.resourceserver.jwt.jwk-set-uri=http://localhost/jwk",
        "bremersee.redis.embedded=true",
        "bremersee.auth.resource-server=auto",
        "bremersee.auth.any-access-mode=deny_all",
        "bremersee.auth.path-matchers[0].ant-pattern=/public/**",
        "bremersee.auth.path-matchers[0].access-mode=permit_all",
        "bremersee.auth.path-matchers[1].ant-pattern=/protected/**",
        "bremersee.auth.path-matchers[1].http-method=POST",
        "bremersee.auth.path-matchers[1].roles=ROLE_ADMIN",
        "bremersee.auth.path-matchers[2].ant-pattern=/protected/**",
        "bremersee.auth.path-matchers[2].roles=ROLE_USER",
        "bremersee.exception-mapping.api-paths=/**"
    })
@TestInstance(Lifecycle.PER_CLASS) // allows us to use @BeforeAll with a non-static method
public class ReactiveJwtWithRedisTest {

  /**
   * The application context.
   */
  @Autowired
  ApplicationContext context;

  /**
   * The test web client (security configuration is by-passed).
   */
  @SuppressWarnings("SpringJavaInjectionPointsAutowiringInspection")
  @Autowired
  WebTestClient webClient;

  @Autowired
  ReactiveRedisTemplate<String, String> redisTemplate;

  /**
   * Setup tests.
   */
  @BeforeAll
  void setUp() {
    // https://docs.spring.io/spring-security/site/docs/current/reference/html/test-webflux.html
    WebTestClient
        .bindToApplicationContext(this.context)
        .configureClient()
        .build();
  }

  @Test
  void writeAndReadRedisValue() {
    String key = UUID.randomUUID().toString();
    String value = UUID.randomUUID().toString();
    StepVerifier
        .create(redisTemplate.opsForValue().set(key, value))
        .assertNext(Assertions::assertTrue)
        .verifyComplete();
    StepVerifier
        .create(redisTemplate.opsForValue().get(key))
        .assertNext(readValue -> assertEquals(value, readValue))
        .verifyComplete();
  }

  /**
   * Gets public.
   */
  @Test
  void getPublic() {
    webClient
        .get()
        .uri("/public")
        .exchange()
        .expectStatus()
        .isOk()
        .expectBody(String.class)
        .value(response -> assertEquals("public", response));
  }

  /**
   * Gets protected.
   */
  @Test
  @WithJwtAuthenticationToken(roles = "ROLE_USER")
  void getProtected() {
    webClient
        .get()
        .uri("/protected")
        .exchange()
        .expectStatus()
        .isOk()
        .expectBody(String.class)
        .value(response -> assertEquals("protected", response));
  }

  /**
   * Gets protected and expect forbidden.
   */
  @Test
  @WithJwtAuthenticationToken(roles = "ROLE_SOMETHING")
  void getProtectedAndExpectForbidden() {
    webClient
        .get()
        .uri("/protected")
        .exchange()
        .expectStatus()
        .isForbidden();
  }

  /**
   * Post protected.
   */
  @Test
  @WithJwtAuthenticationToken(roles = "ROLE_ADMIN")
  void postProtected() {
    webClient
        .post()
        .uri("/protected")
        .contentType(MediaType.TEXT_PLAIN)
        .accept(MediaType.TEXT_PLAIN)
        .body(BodyInserters.fromValue("hello"))
        .exchange()
        .expectStatus()
        .isOk()
        .expectBody(String.class)
        .value(response -> assertEquals("hello", response));
  }

}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


I made this video today to quickly document some work I've been doing using multiple inertial measurement units (IMUs) for tracking the orientation, bending, and twisting of deformable objects. Intertial measurement units generally contain 3-axis accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers – the data can be cleverly combined to obtain an estimate of orientation (as long as the IMU is being used in an environment with constant gravity and magnetic field, and not in free-fall).
This particular object has two Mongoose IMUs embedded inside it, running some custom firmware I wrote for complementary filtering/sensor fusion for estimation of orientation.


As mentioned in last weeks article, March 20th is World Oral Health Day and the theme this year is Live Mouth Smart. To commemorate it, throughout the month of March, we will be discussing ways in which you can do this. We will start by talking about effectively brushing. Here are 3 ways to make it both fun for kids and effective.
Visualisation is a key factor to learning anything, including brushing. Try this simple craft made out of the end of a soft drink bottle to help your kids better understand what it involves to properly brush their teeth. This craft is designed to help children visualise what exactly a dentist does when they come in to get their teeth checked and cleaned. It also helps them understand what exactly they are doing when they brush their teeth themselves as it shows them all the deep grooves that a tooth brush needs to get into to effectively clean their teeth.
To make it, simply cut the end of a 1L soft drink bottle. An optional extra step is to paint the inside of it white to imitate teeth. Then give your child an old toothbrush and get them to practice getting it into all the grooves of the bottle. You can explain to them that this is what teeth look like and when they come to get their teeth checked at the dentist, these are some of the areas we look at specifically. You can also explain to them the importance of getting their toothbrush into all the grooves in the bottle and how they need to be just as vigilant about cleaning their teeth as thoroughly.
A mistake among children and adults when it comes to brushing, is simply not brushing thoroughly enough. It's quite common to go into autopilot when brushing and miss areas such as the more difficult areas to brush. Another way for kids and adults to understand effective tooth brushing it to stain plaque red so you can see where you have brushed well and where there could be some improvement. This can be done using plaque disclosing tablets that can be purchased from some chemists or at your local dentist.
These tablets work by chewing on them for around 30seconds and then spitting them out into the sink. The tablets are usually red and will leave a red stain on plaque or regions of the mouth that have not been brushed properly. You then simply brush those regions clean. This is a good way of providing an easy incentive to brush better.
Another common mistake made when brushing is simply not brushing for long enough. Studies have shown that it takes approximately 2 minutes to effectively and thoroughly clean your teeth. Most people don't brush for nearly long enough. Using a simple 2 minute timer or one of the several tooth brushing apps is a good way to making brushing fun as well as ensuring you are brushing your teeth for long enough.
Starting healthy brushing habits during young can help set your kids up for a lifetime of healthy teeth. We hope these tips can help you and your family "Live Mouth Smart" this month and always.


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Q: Creating checkboxes which include images For the moment, my application only uses simple checkboxes with label. Our app designer wants us to change this into clickable images which works like checkbox.
Here an example:

I have no idea how to proceed, should i try to create a div (the square) filled with the image and then set my current checkbox in the bottom right corner of that div ?
Or maybe there's a simplier way to do it ?

A: Put the  inside a  element that's tied to the checkbox <input> element's id. So when you click on the label (the image), it's the same as clicking on the checkbox. Then wrap the <input> and the  inside a
 so you can position the checkbox on the bottom right corner.
HTML:

    <input id="checkbox1" type="checkbox" />

    <input id="checkbox2" type="checkbox" />

CSS:
.container {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.container input {
    bottom: 0;
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
}

Here's a fiddle.

A: http://jsfiddle.net/pwoojpv1/
HTML

✓

CSS
*{
    box-sizing:border-box;
}
.check-img{
    position:relative;
    top:0px;
    left:0px;
}
.check-img img{
    border:solid 2px gray;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    cursor:pointer;
}
.check{
    padding-left:5px;
    color:grey;

    height:20px;
    width:20px;
    background:grey;

    position:absolute;
    bottom:0px;
    right:0px;
}
.check-img.checked img{
    border-color:orange;
}
.check-img.checked .check{
    background:orange;
    color:white;
}

JS
$(document).ready(function(){
    $(".check-img").click(function(){
        $(this).toggleClass("checked");
    });
});


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Get prepared for a breathtaking fall sunrise
Unified Patent Court (UPC) Unitary Patent - Mar 31,2017 - No Comment
In practice, the UPC Agreement setting up the UPC is to enter into force the first day of the fourth month after the deposit of the thirteenth instrument of ratification or accession, including France, Germany and the UK.
As a further unforeseen development of the setting up of the UPC, the United Kingdom voted "Brexit". This Brexit has become more tangible as the UK has notified withdrawal from the EU under article 50(2) of the Treaty on European Union on March 29, 2017.
Despite the great uncertainties created by Brexit, rumors say that the UK is willing to ratify the UPC Agreement in spring 2017. Besides, Germany is apparently prepared to do so in summer 2017. This would trigger start of the UPC at the end of year 2017 or the beginning of year 2018.
Before start of the UPC, these ratifications would trigger immediate entry into force of the Protocol to the UPC Agreement signed by the Contracting Member States on October 1st, 2015.
The UPC has to be fully operable at the date the UPC Agreement enters into force.
A Preparatory Committee was set up by the Contracting Member States to manage the five following aspects: human resources, facilities, development of the Case Management System (CMS), financial aspects and legal framework.
As regards human resources, the UPC will consist of a Court of First Instance, a Court of Appeal and a Registry. The Court of First Instance will comprise a central division with seat in Paris and sections in London and Munich as well as regional divisions and local divisions located in the Contracting Member States. The Court of Appeal will be located in Luxembourg. Judges of the Court of First Instance and of the Court of Appeal will comprises legally qualified judges and technically qualified judges.
The Preparatory Committee launched a pre-selection of candidates to set up a provisional list of suitable candidates for participation to a training program. The Preparatory Committee then launched the recruitment of the judges, with applications to be filed by July 4, 2016. The Preparatory Committee shall now notify those who have applied to become judges of the Court on the next stage of the recruitment procedure.
As stated in the Statute of the UPC Agreement, which is an Annex to the UPC Agreement, judges are to be appointed to ensure the best legal and technical expertise and a balanced composition of the Court on as broad a geographical basis among nationals of the Contracting Member States. Judges of all Contracting Member States shall thus be appointed.
The Statue of the UPC Agreement also provides for a staff including officials and other servants of the Court for assisting the President of the Court of Appeal, the President of the Court of First Instance, the judges and the Registrar.
Concerning facilities, some foreseen divisions of the UPC including Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and United Kingdom have already confirmed their locations.
On the IT side, a beta CMS has been developed and user may already create account to familiarize themselves with the future CMS.
As regards legal framework, draft Rules of Procedure, a draft Code of Conduct for the professional representatives and a draft decision on the scale of recoverable costs have been prepared.
After this practical phase of preparation of the UPC, the Preparatory Committee as indicated by communication of March 15, 2017 that it is ready for the provisional application of the UPC Agreement.
The intensive work done by the Preparatory Committee was only… preparatory. No judge was appointed so far. Besides, the Rules of Procedure, the Code of Conduct for the professional representatives and the decision on the scale of recoverable costs are only drafts but are not officially adopted. No local or regional division was formally set up.
Simply, the Preparatory Committee was not empowered to do so.
The Protocol to the UPC Agreement provides for the provisional application of specific articles of the UPC Agreement and of the Statue of the UPC Agreement which are necessary to provide a smooth transition into the operational phase and ensure the proper functioning of the UPC. These articles relate to institutional, organizational and financial provisions of the UPC Agreement.
The Protocol to the UPC Agreement concerns the establishment of the UPC itself and for the establishment of the institutional entities of the UPC which include the Administrative Committee, the Advisory Committee and the Budget Committee.
The Administrative Committee shall be composed of one representative of each Contracting Member State, the European Commission being represented as an observer.
The Advisory Committee shall comprise patent judges and practitioners in patent law and patent litigation with the "highest recognized competence". Each Contracting Member State shall propose a member of the Advisory Committee, and the members of the Advisory Committee shall be appointed by the Administrative Committee acting by common accord.
The Administrative Committee is responsible namely for setting up each local or regional division upon request of one or more Contracting Member States, for the appointment of the judges and for the adoption of the Rules of Procedure.
The Statue of the UPC Agreement provides for the establishment of a Presidium responsible for the management of the Court and composed of the President of the Court of Appeal, the President of the Court of First Instance, two judges of the Court of Appeal and three judges of the Court of First Instance, as well as the Registrar as a non-voting member.
The Presidium itself shall appoint the Registrar which shall be responsible namely for the organization and activities of the Registry under the authority of the President of the Court of Appeal, including keeping and publishing a list of notifications and withdrawals of opt-outs in accordance with article 83 UPCA.
The Presidium shall also appoint a Deputy-Registrar responsible for the organization and activities of sub-registries under the authorities of the Registrar and the President of the Court of Appeal, including keeping record of all cases before the Court of First Instance.
After finalizing of the necessary recruitments and based on the completion of the tasks of the Preparatory Committee, the Sunrise Period may start, during which applicants and proprietors of EP patent applications or EP patents shall be able to register opt-out requests before full entry into force of the UPC Agreement.
As it is understood, the transition to the operational phase of the UPC will use the extensive work of the Preparation Committee to formally set up the UPC very quickly with a cascade of appointments (Administrative Committee, Advisory Committee, Judges, President of the Court of First Instance, President of the Court of Appeal, Registrar, staff) and the setting up of the legal framework prepared by the Preparatory Committee (Rules of Procedure, Code of conduct, Recoverable Costs…).
If UK and Germany ratify the UPC Agreement by next summer despite the uncertainties created by the Brexit, we may then assist to a breathtaking fall sunrise.
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The Legal Framework of the Order to preserve evidence (Saisie) before the UPC
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UPC: Background & Overview
News from the Final Preparatory Committee of the UPC
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For some people, hobbies are just that…hobbies, and they want them to stay that way. For others, hobbies can take on a life of their own and become not only passions but also real jobs. The latter is the case for a bass angler named Jim Torgerson, along with my husband Steve and myself. Jim wanted to design a better frog lure to help him win tournaments. He did, and it became known as the Slop Frog. Jim had great success selling his lure, but with the economic downturn in 2008 and his business partner moving for employment reasons, Jim found it difficult to keep things rolling. This is where my husband Steve entered the picture. Steve helped Jim with sales and set up a website, but the labor involved in getting the product out the door was still an issue, and that is where I came in. Steve approached me, a stay-at-home mom, with the notion that since I had some time on my hands for a new hobby, I might like to learn the art of pouring Slop Frogs. The immediate appeal was that I could work from home, set my own schedule and be creative, all wrapped into one. I agreed, and Jim set up shop for me and taught me all of the ins and outs of creating a Slop Frog. I quickly found there was more to this process than I had expected, but Jim was a patient teacher and quelled my anxieties, and I turned out to be a quick study.
The C to C Bait Company was formed when my husband Steve and I decided to buy the business and take over the manufacturing of the lure while still retaining Jim, his passion and his vision, as lure designer. My basement became a manufacturing facility and distribution center. Steve took care of the business end of things, which is a passion of his, and I took care of the manufacturing and shipping end of the company. I developed a true passion for this new hobby of mine when we had the opportunity to be a part of the Madison Fishing Expo. I met so many interesting anglers and found out how truly unique our lure was. I also chatted with a few lady anglers who inspired me to develop a line of Slop Frogs geared toward them. I am hoping to add an exclusive bait of the month next year launching in February with the Valentine-themed Slop Frog, which will have a festive color combination geared toward the day. Following our success at the Expo, Steve was able to secure a place in the April Mystery Tackle Box, a subscription service that delivers a new box of varying tackle to your door every month for a set fee, and that was when my hobby/passion took on a life of its own and became a real job. I had three weeks to wash and dip hook sets, pour, tail, weed guard and package 4,000 Slop Frogs. It was a far cry from a hobby now, but I made my deadline.
Our company C to C Bait is named after our children Chloe and Calvin, with the double entendre that our lures work "from sea to sea." Its unique mission: To bring products to market under the By Fishermen, For Fishermen brand. We hope to attract other people like Jim who are passionate about the artisan lures they design, those who would like to get their lures out on the market, a market for which I now have the time, ability, desire and knowledge to navigate. The By Fishermen, For Fishermen lures must meet several criteria, criteria necessary for a successful product in the artisanal lure/fishing industry, which is similar to many other "craft" industries, i.e. beer, furniture, clothing, whiskey, jewelry, etc. There are thousands of fishermen that make their own baits, just as there are thousands of artisans who ply their wares on Etsy.com and within their hometowns. We are excited to be a part of the artisan community, bringing artisan baits to millions of anglers in search of something unique. Baits that catch fish. Baits made By Fishermen, For Fishermen.
A typical visit to the sporting goods section in a big box retailer to select a lure can be daunting, even for the most experienced anglers. There are thousands of baits next to each other on pegboards with little to no explanation about the differences between the various brands. Online is even more confusing. Everyone has a site talking about how great their baits are, but how does one discern their quality? How does one decide which lures to fill a tackle box with or which baits to buy for dad for Father's Day? A guiding brand, not just a product brand, could help make these decisions, and that is exactly what By Fishermen, For Fishermen is about: Building a brand of artisan products that people will know are high quality, effective, innovative and Made in the U.S.A. We made a conscious decision to hand pour our baits in America. The reason is simple. Despite the numerous challenges this country faces and the concern we have for Chloe and Calvin's future, we are true believers in the American Dream. Artisans, innovators and entrepreneurs built and shaped this country, and we are interested in continuing what they started. As we grow, the decision to produce in America will have a positive impact on our community and on others nationwide: Good paying local jobs with a focus on hiring veterans, working with American suppliers and helping American bait designers bring their products to market and helping American anglers purchase something of value. We like to think that president George Washington, a recreational angler and fishing industry pro, would be proud.
Through the By Fishermen, For Fishermen concept, we hope to expand our business and provide other artisan lure makers an outlet to get their products to market. Starting a business can have some scary moments, but the experiences and interesting people we have met have made starting this company worthwhile. Every day is a new adventure, right here in Beaver Dam!
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Home Non-Domain Related Paradise Trippies NFT Launches on Paradise.com
Paradise Trippies NFT Launches on Paradise.com
An NFT project called Paradise Trippies was recently launched using the Paradise.com domain name. Among the team members behind the project are longtime domain investors Andy Booth, Shane Cultra, and James Booth. In addition to the exceptional domain name, the project is also using the valuable @connect Twitter handle. There will be a total of 10,000 unique NFTs available.
Paradise Trippies began its private minting phase earlier in the week. From what I can tell on Twitter, there were quite a few opportunities for people to sign up for the opportunity to participate in the early minting phase. The public minting phase, which is open to everyone else, begins today:
Tomorrow (officially today) is going to be magical. Public mint. 14 characters on an Island full of fun and games, earning and yearning. The magic starts at 3pm EST on https://t.co/tCL1DwbiAB. Check out the bar scene for the story of how it all began. pic.twitter.com/fhgQ0o108K
— Paradise Trippies (@connect) November 30, 2021
Once this phase concludes, all of the art will be revealed. According to the website, the "collection comprises 14 different core creatures and 6 specials. The characters have been split in half, good and bad, to represent both sides of the trippy experience." In addition to the great Paradise.com domain name, I think the art that has bee revealed so far is excellent.
NFTs from this project can be bought and sold on the OpenSea platform. Paradise Trippies are minted on the Etherium blockchain.
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$500k Ape Resold for $2.272 Million Today
Help a Teacher #ClearTheList
Booth Brothers Spend Nearly $1.3m on a BAYC Ape (Updated)
"What Kind of F*cking Idiot Would Set Up an Important Website and Not Buy the .com?"
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namespace llvm {
class raw_ostream;
}

namespace clang {
class DiagnosticConsumer;
class DiagnosticsEngine;
class DiagnosticOptions;

namespace serialized_diags {

enum BlockIDs {
  /// \brief A top-level block which represents any meta data associated
  /// with the diagostics, including versioning of the format.
  BLOCK_META = llvm::bitc::FIRST_APPLICATION_BLOCKID,

  /// \brief The this block acts as a container for all the information
  /// for a specific diagnostic.
  BLOCK_DIAG
};

enum RecordIDs {
  RECORD_VERSION = 1,
  RECORD_DIAG,
  RECORD_SOURCE_RANGE,
  RECORD_DIAG_FLAG,
  RECORD_CATEGORY,
  RECORD_FILENAME,
  RECORD_FIXIT,
  RECORD_FIRST = RECORD_VERSION,
  RECORD_LAST = RECORD_FIXIT
};

/// \brief Returns a DiagnosticConsumer that serializes diagnostics to
///  a bitcode file.
///
/// The created DiagnosticConsumer is designed for quick and lightweight
/// transfer of of diagnostics to the enclosing build system (e.g., an IDE).
/// This allows wrapper tools for Clang to get diagnostics from Clang
/// (via libclang) without needing to parse Clang's command line output.
///
DiagnosticConsumer *create(raw_ostream *OS,
                           DiagnosticOptions *diags);

} // end serialized_diags namespace
} // end clang namespace

#endif


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Theater: 'The Snow Queen' comes to Serenbe Playhouse
Not only does Serenbe Playhouse's "The Snow Queen," a new holiday production, aim to please adults and kids alike, it also has a strong contingent of LGBT artists in its cast and crew.
In addition to director Brian Clowdus, the company's artistic director, the production includes Ryan Oliveti, the assistant director, choreographer Bubba Carr, and two performers in the show—Will Skelton as Kia and Robert Lee Hindsman as Grundal and Hagatha, both new characters.
"The Snow Queen" is based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, and Rachel Teagle's adaptation of it is a world premiere. It is the first show that Serenbe, known for its immersive theater, has staged in the winter; most of their work is presented in summer. It's a story of good and evil, pitting two young characters against the titular Snow Queen.
Oliveti has been working with Serenbe since 2013, when he was the assistant director for "Sleepy Hollow." His task here is to help Clowdus do what is needed, whether it's conducting research, helping to develop the script/backstories for characters or improving an accent.
"My job really is to help make sure that his vision actually happens," says Oliveti. The original text is not linear at all, he says, so he, Clowdus and Teagle have found a straightforward arc for all the characters.
Oliveti has worked in theaters around town, and after several gigs as an assistant director, he is pleased to be directing on his own for next year's "Secret Garden" at Serenbe.
As part of the show, Hindsman is in drag as Hagatha, an old witch in the woods. A recent college graduate, Hindsman laughs at the irony of a 22-year-old playing a character in her 80s. It's not his first Serenbe show—he played Oz in this year's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"—but it's still something of a learning curve to work on outdoor shows with the company. "Immersive theater is not easy," he admits. Hindsman and the six other cast members are interns who've been living together, so it has made interacting simpler.
Former dancer Carr is also a Serenbe veteran. He worked on the company's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in 2012, "Hair" the following year, and this year's "Oz." His most-noted show this season was perhaps "Oklahoma!" It's one of his favorite musicals, and he and Clowdus made it a darker, "underbelly looking" version of the classic. His lengthy Act 1 dream sequence upped up the sexual component. "I tried to do something different with it," he says.
According to Carr, Clowdus is very receptive to his style. "I tend to go to the dark, weird stuff pretty quickly and Brian will say what Serenbe can do," says Carr. "But Serenbe is open; so many of them are artists. And Brian trusts me. Our senses of humor meld. We laugh a lot and have serious talks. Sometimes we butt heads but I think that is artists in creation."
He consciously never designs choreography before rehearsals.
"I get the bodies in a room and I like to see how it develops," Carr says. It's been interesting, he notes, working with a cross section of performers, some with no dance training, and making the moves structurally interesting. He's been able to challenge his crew and have them "rise to the occasion."
For the character of the Snow Queen, he worked on moves to showcase all aspects of her. "I wanted to keep her strength but show her vulnerability and loneliness and sorrow and passion and rage—all the dimensions of the characters," he says. The show also features troll characters, a reindeer and humans for him to choreograph.
He thinks LGBT people will be able to identify with the Snow Queen. "She wants to feel and connect with someone—and in the end, she has someone reach out and feel compassion for her," Carr says. "As a gay man, I always felt separate. I felt different, not the same as other people until I found people who were accepting of who I was."
'The Snow Queen'
Serenbe Playhouse
10640 Serenbe Lane, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268
Through Dec. 21
www.serenbeplayhouse.com
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Q: Changing Legend Labels and the alignment of the pie chart in python Can you please help me with the following. I have a following pandas series:
Male: 40%
Female: 60%

I am building a pie chart as indicated in the code below. I want to know the following:

*

*Is there any automatic way to align the graph as it is now? I was playing manually with `startangle' to come up with a "horizontal" alignment in relation to "male" and "female"

*How can I automatically link my legend to the labels? As of now, I am manually placing labels = ['Female', 'Male']' (first, female 2nd - male) otherwise they don't match (i.e., if I use labels = ['Male', 'Female']'

*How Can I get rid of 'Male' and 'Female' on the graph (I want to leave 'Male' and 'Female' just in the legend).
Thank you for your help.
import pandas as pd
import seaborn as sns
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

explode = [0.2,0.02]
fig = plt.figure(figsize=(10, 5), facecolor='White')
ax = fig.add_axes((1, 1, 1, 1))
labels = ['Female', 'Male']

colors = sns.color_palette('bright')
q_1 = ax.pie(my_df,
        labels=labels,
        colors = colors,
        autopct = '%0.0f%%',
        explode = explode,
        shadow = 'True',
        startangle = 79.5,
        textprops = {'color': 'Black','fontsize':16},
        wedgeprops = {'linewidth': 6},
        center = (0.1,0.1),
        rotatelabels = 'true'),

title = ax.set_title('aaa', fontsize=16)
legend = ax.legend(title='asd', loc=1)
plt.show(q_1)

A: let me try and answer the questions as you have posed them...

*

*To keep the labels next to the wedges horizontal, you need to remove the line rotatelabels = 'true'. This is causing the labels to rotate.

Pic after removing the rotatelabels field

*As you are using lists, the labels are to be supplied. If you create a dataframe with columns for data, labels and even colors, this can be avoided.

*To remove the labels next to the wedges and have them only in the legend, you will need to mark the labels within the ax.pie as blanks and add them back in the legend using labels = ['Female', 'Male']

Both of these have been updated in the code below to showcase how it can be done.
import pandas as pd
import seaborn as sns
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

explode = [0.2,0.02]
fig = plt.figure(figsize=(10, 5), facecolor='White')
ax = fig.add_axes((1, 1, 1, 1))
#labels = ['Female', 'Male']
df=pd.DataFrame({'my_df':[0.60, 0.40], 'labels':['Female', 'Male']})

colors = sns.color_palette('bright')
q_1 = ax.pie(df.my_df,
#        labels=df.labels,
        labels=['',''],
        colors = colors,
        autopct = '%0.0f%%',
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Employee engagement is at an all-time low, which sounds like something for HR to worry about, but it means managers are at risk for lower productivity, higher turnover and spending more time putting out fires. When that team is scattered all over the place, it's even harder to keep your team focused and engaged. What are some of the things we need to be thinking about?
Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick are the authors of "The Orange Revolution- How One Great Team Can Transform an Entire Organization." Using research from some of the best companies in the world, they have identified some tips for managers of remote teams.
What are the challenges of trying to build teams remotely and why does it matter that we get it right?
First, remember that managing remote employees is not a recent phenomenon. Leaders have been trying to inspire and provide direction to remote followers since ancient times. Genghis Khan quite effectively led a team spread across thousands of miles, and he did it without telephones, the Internet, or even a Facebook page (imagine!). We have less excuses than past generations to do this right, and many more tools at our disposal.
Now, with that said, we work with enough companies to know the challenges. First, remote employees feel isolated, undervalued and out of touch with what matters most at Corporate. Remote leaders feel their employees on the fringes don't listen to them, don't follow directions, and have too much latitude in how they deal with clients or in the hours they work. But for managers who get this right there are tremendous benefits for both sides: retaining and getting the most out of talented employees who work in diverse parts of the country or world.
What are some proven ways of recognizing employees when they only know each other virtually?
How long does it take for a manager to connect with a remote employee who has done something wrong? About a minute. How long does it take for that manager to connect with a remote employee who has done something right? Maybe never. The most important way for a manager to begin the process of recognizing great work is to shoulder the burden.
Great managers send handwritten notes to employees, they recognize their people via Social Media, they bring remote people together often and when they do they present tangible awards to those who have done above-and-beyond work. These managers also ensure teammates have online ways to send thanks to each other--ecards for instance--and also provide each person with a stack of simple recognition notes and other inexpensive awards to send to each other.
What is the same or different about remote teams versus co-located teams?
Remote teams are similar to other teams in that they can provide tremendous value if we engage them appropriately. The sad truth is, however, that remote employees can do more harm than good to the company's reputation if they are not living the company's values. Thus, it takes much more training and conscious effort to help remote workers understand and live your values every day.
Can you share a couple of unique, real-life approaches you've seen work?
A few great things we've seen to get remote teams to feel more like a team (and if we remember, the places we heard them): 1) A virtual bulletin board online where remote employees can chat, post cartoons or pictures, and stay in touch. 2) A happiest remote employee of the week award (Budget Rent A Car), where employees nominate co-wokers and vote on the winners every Friday. 3) Bring the entire team together for training, and invite their families to come along (Pella). 4) Guess the Oscar winners for a prize (KPMG). 5) Play work bingo together online by filling in a square each time a team member completes a task.
In the Orange Revolution, the authors make a very simple point: great teams care, and great leaders care about their teams by making the effort to keep them in touch with the organization and each other.
Can you have a real celebration with a virtual team?
Are you trusting your remote team--or ignoring them?


I need a tera in my life!
Beautiful! I have to admit, I do miss how much more space there was with a 2 column. Love it!
Love it!!! I cant wait to have time and feel better to play with my pictures and make them bigger. You,my dear,are the BEST!!!
This is gonna look great on your blog, Susie!
ooo, I want big pictures so bad I can taste it...Can't do it with Cutest Blogs on the Block, tho and I don't want to give up a pretty background..hey...wait a minute..YOU have a pretty background...how do we do this??


It's little wonder there are two books out about the Connacht story this Christmas. The western province continue to enchant.
This week, the stars of the tale couldn't have been less likely. Fijian back-row Naulia Dawai was only registered in their European squad this week and came up with the try that levelled matters in injury time with only his second touch in a Connacht jersey, before Jack Carty delivered the touchline conversion to win it.
The Athlone native was mobbed by his colleagues who knew just what the kick meant to him.
He had taken a large portion of the blame for last week's defeat to Wasps after failing to nail his kicks, a common theme this season, but here he was delivering when it mattered most.
It means a first Champions Cup quarter-final in their history remains in Connacht's grasp.
They'll need to win in Toulouse, but they've done that before and would have taken a three-way tie at the top of Pool 2 when things got going in October.
Carty had endured a difficult day in Coventry last Sunday and got off on the wrong foot in Galway, missing an early penalty as the home side started strongly. He never looked back, kicking all four of his subsequent efforts and nailing a cross-kick for Danie Poolman's try.
He made up for that effort to give his side the lead after eight minutes, but Wasps took over from there and a pair of poor errors as the Guinness Pro12 champions tried to play from deep inside their own half handed the initiative to the visitors.
Their big ball-carriers were again causing issues in Pat Lam's defence and after Joe Launchbury made a burst, Thomas Young followed his lead and found Nathan Hughes with an offload. Kieran Marmion managed to haul him down, but quick thinking from Joe Simpson saw the scrum-half pick the ball up and score. Jimmy Gopperth converted and Wasps, confident after their win in Coventry, attempted to go for the jugular by kicking a series of kickable penalties to touch.
Somehow, Connacht survived a series of onslaughts with Finlay Bealham and Eoin McKeon holding Ashley Young up over the line, before Tiernan O'Halloran saw yellow as the home side got on the wrong side of referee Jerome Garces.
As he left the field, his team's prospects looked grim but when he returned they had outscored their visitors 3-0 having held out on their own line before strong defence from Ultan Dillane and a brilliant offload from Matt Healy to Bundee Aki allowed him surge into Wasps territory and an offside allowed Carty narrow the gap.
And, having absorbed the pressure, the home side finished the first half on a high as they mauled the English side over the line but couldn't get the ball down, but scored their first try from a subsequent lineout as a smart move allowed Niyi Adeolokun break the gainline before Carty cross-kicked for Danie Poolman to score. The out-half converted and as the teams left the field to a cacophony of noise the complexion of the game had shifted.
Connacht started the second half with plenty of intent, but their execution again let them down as it had done in Coventry and when Wasps made their first trip into the home side's half they came away with three points through Gopperth after yet more fine work from Young.
He missed the chance to draw his side level after a Wasps scrum, now including Marty Moore, forced a penalty.
A fine Josh Bassett burst set up an easier kick for the former Leinster outhalf after Conor Carey went off his feet and he levelled it up with 12 minutes remaining.
A brilliant Adeolokun tackle prevented Bassett from scoring after a neat Robson chip and good breakdown work from Aki helped alleviate the pressure for a moment, but from a powerful scrum Robson moved it wide to Bassett who made no mistake a second time to score.
That looked like being the winning score, but referee Garces was replaced by Mathieu Raynal after incurring an injury and he awarded Connacht a critical penalty and allowed them kick to touch with the clock past 80 minutes.
They caught the throw and went to their maul, driving Wasps over and Dawai touched down to send the Sportsground into raptures.
The crowd hushed to allow Carty do his stuff. He didn't let them down.
Scorers - Connacht: Poolman, Dawai try each; Carty 2 pens, 2 cons. Wasps: Simpson, Bassett try each; Gopperth 2 pens, con.
Connacht: T O'Halloran; N Adeolokun, R Parata, B Aki, M Healy (D Poolman 31-40 blood); J Carty, K Marmion (C Blade 74); D Buckley (JP Cooney ), T McCartney (D Heffernan 64), F Bealham (C Carey 62-70); U Dillane, Q Roux (L Stevenson 72); E McKeon (S O'Brien 54), N Fox Matamua (N Dawai 74), J Muldoon (capt).
Wasps: R Miller; C Wade, B Macken (A Leiua 66), K Beale (F Halai 78), J Bassett; J Gopperth, J Simpson (D Robson 54); M Mullan (T Bristow ), T Taylor, J Cooper-Woolley (M Moore 59 HIA); J Launchbury (capt), K Myall; A Johnson (A Rieder 72), T Young, N Hughes (G Thompson 65).


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Q: HQL order by clause doesn't work select r,avg(ur.score)
from UserResource ur
join Resource r on ur.resourceId=r.id
group by ur.resourceId
order by avg(ur.score) desc

The query above should return results in avg(ur.score) order, but what I get in fact are in r.id order. If I change the query to below which only select avg(ur.score) ,the results are in avg(ur.score) order.
select avg(ur.score)
from UserResource ur
join Resource r on ur.resourceId=r.id
group by ur.resourceId
order by avg(ur.score) desc

Why the order by clause in first query doesn't work and how to solve it?

A: There seems to be something wrong with your query and its not the ordering that is the problem.
You are trying to group by a column which is not part of the select statement.
As ur.resourceId=r.id, you can try something following:
select r.id,avg(ur.score)
from UserResource ur
join Resource r on ur.resourceId=r.id
group by r.id
order by avg(ur.score) desc


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Q: How to convert a Tableau .hyper File to a pandas dataframe? I want to convert a Tableau .hyper file to a pandas dataframe.
It is possible to convert a dataframe to a .hyper file, but unfortunately, I could not come up with a solution for this problem.
How can you achieve this with python?

A: Check a pantab library:
def frame_from_hyper(fn, table='Extract'):
"""
Extracts a DataFrame from a .hyper extract.
"""

EDIT - this function was not originally  implemented in pantab, but has since been added

A: For a one-time conversion, you can connect to the hyper extract with Tableau Desktop, and then export to CSV from the data menu.
If you want to automate a repeatable process that doesn't require manually using Tableau Desktop, have your data provider supply the data in CSV or another format.
Tableau did not initially provide a public API to read from hyper extracts, just to create them. (Presumably, they preferred that people use Tableau to read from the extracts.)
In late 2019, Tableau released an extended Hyper API that now allows programs to read from Hyper extracts
Still Tableau extracts are usually used as efficient mirrors of an original data source - not as a definitive source - much like a materialized view in a database reflects underlying tables. As the API matures, other uses cases may get more prominent.
Two other options to explore depending on your use case that can let you generate Tableau extracts under program control.

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*Tableau Data Extract API

*Tableau Data Extract command line utility

A: The accepted answer is outdated. You no longer need to use Tableau Desktop, you can now read .hyper files directly.
In October, we released the new Hyper API, which can read .hyper files in Python.
 Subsequently, the pantab library was updated to use Hyper API and is now also able to read data frames from a .hyper file. Thus, you can now use its frame_from_hyper method to do that:
result = pantab.frame_from_hyper(database=<PATH TO YOUR HYPER FILE>, table=<TABLE INSIDE THE HYPER FILE>)

If you don't know the name of the table insider your .hyper file or if you have multiple tables in your file, you can also use frames_from_hyper, which will give you a dictionary { table name -> data frame }, i.e., one frame for each table in the file:
result = pantab.frames_from_hyper(database=<PATH TO YOUR HYPER FILE>)


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Team Management - Meaning and Concept
There are some tasks which can't be done alone. Individuals need to come together, discuss things among themselves and work together towards the realization of a common goal. The individuals forming a team should ideally think more or less on the same lines and should have similar interests and objective. People with absolutely different tastes can't form a team. Their goals have to be the same. Every team is formed to achieve a predefined goal and it is the responsibility of each and every member to contribute his level best and accomplish the assigned task within the stipulated time frame. The team members must complement each other and come to each other's help whenever required. Individual performances do not matter much in a team and every individual should strive hard and work in unison.
The team members don't start performing from the very beginning, they need time. It is not always that all the members would perform equally. Some of them might not get along well with their team mates or have other issues with each other. Individuals sometimes find it difficult to adjust with each other and as a result their performance suffers. Any individual fails to perform; the complete team is at loss. Team management activities ensure that all the team members work together on a common platform for a common goal.
What is Team Management ?
Team management refers to the various activities which bind a team together by bringing the team members closer to achieve the set targets. For the team members, their team must be their priority and everything else should take a back seat. They should be very focused on their goals.
Let us understand Team Management with the help of a real life situation.
Maria was representing the training and development vertical of a leading firm. Joe, Kathy, Sandra and Tim were reporting to Maria and helped her in designing the various training programs. Maria left no stone unturned to ensure that all her team members were satisfied with their job responsibilities. The workload was shared equally among four of them. Ideas were discussed on an open forum and each of them contributed to his level best. They went out for movies and stayed in touch even after work.
Maria being the team leader was actually responsible for bringing her team members closer so that none of them feels left out and all are motivated to deliver their level best. With the help of the team management activities, she managed to create a positive ambience at the workplace and promoted healthy competition in her team.
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Creative activities and workshops tailored especially for schools and colleges
About Our School & College Programmes
We offer a range of creative activities and workshops specifically tailored for schools and colleges; these include radio presenting, music production and song writing.
With all of our courses, a core outcome is that young people collectively work towards creating a finished product, which they then perform and present to their peers. The courses comprise of both music theory and practical skills. With an added benefit of providing additional support to young people studying Music at GCSE, helping them to produce their own piece of music to a high standard.
There is growing demand for constructive activities for young people to take part in after school hours. Many working parents struggle to arrange childcare, as they are not able to finish work by the early afternoon. Our after school programme provides parents with a more promising alternative, in a safe environment where young people are involved in activities which they can enjoy.
Our programmes encourage young people to learn new and exciting skills and most importantly, have lots of fun. The majority of after school programmes available tend to be based on traditional arts and crafts, our programme is a unique and more enjoyable way of getting young people involved in positive activities.
We currently run programmes that are funded both by parents and directly by schools. Give us the room and we will do the rest! We are happy to come in and speak with your students at an assembly, if there's a need and interest we will be able to offer projects in term time. Our programmes are suitable for 6-16yrs olds.
Workshops start from just £150
Non-Curriculum Activities
These activities are popular among schools who are looking to offer optional student days. We deliver both full and half-day programmes. A typical day would include having our mobile music centres located in your playground, working with 100+ students to develop their skills in radio presenting, performing and working as a team. These are fast paced, engaging and inclusive workshops where in addition to supporting the development of their talents, those who take part receive a certificate of achievement.
Each non-curriculum day can be tailored and themed to your requirements i.e. anti-bullying, next steps into further education, dreams and aspirations etc. Our experienced tutors ensure that students fully engage and have great fun, and go away with memories that they will never forget.
Starting from £300+ (depending on specifications)
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Your organization may require technical support in obtaining and installing the right equipment; we can handle this for you. We have the expertise and experience to enable you to provide your young people with the tools that they deserve.
We can assist you with anything from hardware recommendations, to software updates, equipment installations or building and converting spaces into fully fledged, functioning recording facilities. We at the Academy welcome the opportunity to help in acquiring state of the art equipment at a cost effective price that is built to last for your organization in order to build for the future.
The rapid pace of technological advancement means we must constantly update our skill-sets. You may require training to better deliver as a teacher at a school or university or even simply for your own personal development.
We offer flexible group and one-to-one bespoke training modules at your institution's site or even neutral locations so you can get moving with the times.
The modules are specifically software and studio based projects, with a syllabus for beginners and the advanced that covers various industry standard digital audio workstations and programmes such as Virtual DJ, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools 9, FL Studio 11, Cubase 7 and Ableton Live 9.
Modules start from £50 per hour
"Krissy and the team at The DJ and MC Academy have supported the College at numerous events over the past few years, they have always been a delight to work with from event conception through to event day. Whilst providing fun and engaging sessions for our students they also inspire them to learn and discover new skills. We would happily recommend the team to anyone looking to book their services."
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"Working with the DJMC Academy has been an absolute pleasure. They are really professional; promote good values among students and really know how to have fun when doing so! I was so impressed with how flexible they were in creating our individual programme and the willingness to keep going until it was perfect. And, it was perfect! There is no doubt that this day and the important message about safety will not be forgotten. Great energy – hope to see you for more inspiration soon!"
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With 20+ years in the industry, Ashley is recognized for his no-nonsense, function-drives-form designs, and he has created or refined many popular sights and scope mounts. He worked at B-Square in the early '90s and then was head designer and co-owner at Miniature Machine Corp (MMC), where he designed the MMC Adjustable Combat Sight for pistols and shotguns.
He is well known for adapting and popularizing express sights for defensive handguns and for long-gun sights utilizing a ghost-ring rear and white-stripe front, both commercialized through Ashley Outdoors (now XS Sight Systems). Since then, he has remained active in the industry, providing ideas for many popular products as a friend, customer, or consultant. Ashley possesses extensive knowledge and real-world experience gained from time in the classroom, in the field, and on the range.
Since 2012, Ashley has owned and operated Garrett Cartridges of Texas, continuing Randy Garrett's line of exceptional .44 Magnum and .45-70 hunting ammunition and expanding the line with additional .45-70 loads and new .45 Colt and .454 Casull offerings.
Prior to his industry involvement, Ashley earned a bachelor degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Industrial Technology. He served as a Deputy in the early '80s in the Texas counties of Comanche and Somervell, and he later worked at machine shops providing parts for a variety of customers, including the Superconducting Super Collider project.
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Mike and Ashley have been friends since 1985, when Mike was a 15-year-old firearms enthusiast and fellow fan of Chrysler muscle cars. He has practiced patent law since 2000 and represented several industry clients, including Jim Cirillo and ESEE Knives. Mike is a partner at the intellectual-property firm Lightfoot & Alford PLLC.
In his younger days, Mike was certified as an EMT and graduated from a junior-college police academy. In addition to his Law degree, he earned an associate degree in Criminal Justice and bachelor degrees in Government and Mechanical Engineering.
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Gibbons, Dr. Herbert Adams
The speaker's frequent role as interpreter of his own country to other countries. Bringing word from the United States. Some personal references to the speaker's travels and family. The United States' participation in the World War and reasons for the timing of their involvement. The current crisis in the United States and how it is being handled. The role played by the radio in Mr. Roosevelt's handling of this crisis. Measures taken by the Federal Government. Reasons for closing down the banks. The expected continuation of hard times in many localities in the U.S. The situation with the gold standard. The U.S. still not having fully paid for the War. Some comparisons with other countries. A confident prophecy from the speaker with regard to what will and will not happen in the United States and to the American people in this economic crisis. Using events of the current month to justify such a prophecy. Difficulties and attitudes that led to this crisis. A look at the attitude of the U.S. and her foreign policy with regard to Europe. The effects of raising tariffs after the War. Taking the initiative in repairing this error. Seeking an unchecked flow of trade throughout the world as the salvation of the world economically. The need for a drastic revision of tariff schedules in all countries. The need to do away with war debts and all kinds of intergovernmental obligations in the same spirit and to the same extent that the Conference in Lausanne proposed to do away with German reparations. The wave of false prosperity experienced in America. The folly of not facing issues. How the United States can serve the world. Ending on a note of optimism.


Today I have my NEWEST polish I've bought to share - Nails Inc Special Effects Sprinkles in Pudding Lane. OMG I went to the mall with Jeffrey Saturday and dragged him into Sephora. They were fully freaking stocked with all the Sprinkles. Alas, I had him with me and to him $9.50 is a lot for one polish (if he only knew. sigh. LOL!) so I only walked away with one since was with me. I LOVE THIS POLISH SO STINKING MUCH. Let's talk why, shall we? First off? The formula. I cannot rave enough about this formula. Smooth as can be, evens out perfectly, dried so fast. AMAZING. I am wearing it as I type up this post and I never want to take it off. EVER. Three smooth coats.
Anyone else have Sprinkles polishes? I need them ALL.
I must admit, I'm a little jealous. This is a beauty. I have the pink polish in this collection. It is so yummy! Enjoy your day off.
I love this polish! My best friend picked it up for me a while back... and yeah, I definitely do not disclose to my husband how much I spend on nail polish, lol!
This is gorgeous! I wish this was at my sephora when I went! I did get my first one which was topping lane and now want all!
I really want to get this polish eventually! It's so gorgeous. I like the others in the collection just as much.


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Charles Franklin "Frank" Winters, 71, of Holts Summit, went home to be with his Lord Jesus on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.
A graveside service will be held at Summit Memorial Park, Holts Summit at 10:00 a. m. on Saturday, September 1, 2018.
Charles was born to Richard C. and Helen Brand Winters on August 21, 1947, in Aurora Springs, Missouri and they preceded him in death. On June 24, 1967, he married Karen K. Antweiler in Holts Summit and she survives. Along with his wife and son, he owned and operated Charles F. Winters Construction for many years. He was a member of the Living Bread Family Church of God, Fulton. He also loved to sing and play his guitar with his group, The Callaway Travelers, making folks laugh at nursing homes, churches and special occasions. Most of all he loved to spend time with his family.
Charles is also survived by his sons, Michael L. and Jason L. (Jamesa) all of Holts Summit; three grandchildren, James Franklin, Zoe and Izzabelle; two brothers, George D. Winters (Armeda) of San Jose, California and Michael R. Winters (Eun) of Reno, Nevada; and one sister, Gloria J. Stark of Eldon.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard.


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Притчино — деревня в Щучанском районе Курганской области. Входит в состав Майковского сельсовета.

История
До 1917 года входила в состав Миасской волости Челябинского уезда Оренбургской губернии. По данным на 1926 год состояла из 128 хозяйств. В административном отношении являлась центром Притчинского сельсовета Миасского района Челябинского округа Уральской области.

Население

По данным переписи 1926 года в деревне проживало 588 человек (282 мужчины и 306 женщин), в том числе: русские составляли 99 % населения.

Примечания

Населённые пункты Щучанского района


Bacolod City (4 March) -- About 320 midwives from health centers, government and private hospitals in Negros Occidental attended the one day Scientific Seminar held yesterday (March 4) at the Provincial Social Hall, with the theme "Midwives: Frontliners in Obstetric Emergencies."
This scientific seminar is coordinated and organized by the officers of Philippine League of Government and Private Midwives Inc., (PLGPMI) Negros Occidental Chapter.
Dr. Anthony Golez, TOYM Awardee, gave an inspirational message while Dr. Ma. Cherryle Banas Exmundo, Medical Officer III-OB Department of CLMMRH, was the guest speaker with the topic 'Obstetric Emergencies'.
Lourdes B. Magbanua, president, PLGPMI, Neg. Occ. chapter, spoke on 'Breastfeeding Updates' while Marie Flor B. Cabaylo, vice president, PLGPMI, Neg. Occ. chapter tackled the 'Community Managed Maternal and Child Care'.


Well it's thursday so it is picture day.
todays movie was Snow white and the huntsman, a re-imagining of the disney classic, or traditional fairy tail.
snow white is now a fiesty young woman who escapes the clutches of the evil queen played by Chaleze Theron. Woof woof.
the queen sends a huntsman (chris hemsworth) to track her down and he ends up helping her.
the best bit is the dwarves played by amongst other, Ian McShane, Bob Hoskins, Ray winstone and Nick Frost.
IT's an OK movie and the special effects are quite good and it rocks along at a good pace.
Not sure if Kristen whats her name was right for the fairest in the land, but she was OK.
it is OK, don;t get me wrong. I just think they could have got someone a little fairer to play snow. After all she certainly is not fairer than charleze woof woof.