And here the second (and last) part of our 'vacance sportif', sharing another favorite lunch place, the altitude restaurant 'Chalet Verdon'. It has wonderful food, a cosy atmosphere and a sun terrace with breathtaking panoramic views.
One of the pistes leading to the Chalet is called 'Kamikaze'. The 'survival' of it always makes me long for..
Wearing a black fox collar with my lovely new Twilly in a bow knot. The 'En Désordre' design is such a great twist of the classic Bride de Gala and the black/eggshell combination makes my heart sing. I cherish it for many reasons, but mainly because it is a gift from a wonderful friend, and will always remind me of my recent trip to Paris.
With replenished energies we went off to an afternoons skiing, making the most of our last day!
MaiTai - I love your blog, but especially when you've posted about one of your trips! I got the en Désordre twilly a little while ago and think it's such a great design and it would go well w/ the noir/natural EL (that darn, elusive EL!) and looks wonderful with your fur collar!
The monsieur and madame hearts are so cute and I would not have expected those in a normal skiing resto.
The twilly looks fab in this combination. What a clever way of upgrading the skiing outfit by fur and twilly.
I am so envious, what a fab trip!
MaiTai, I love how you Hed up your ski outfit. So classy!
Thank you for your lovely comment, dear Scarf Addict. Happy you like my travelogue, as I always very much enjoy reading yours!
How gorgeous!! You must be the chic-est snow bunny ;) Love the en desordre on you!
Lovely! MaiTai - my fiance and I are planning our honeymoon for this October - and suggestions?! We've traveled pretty extensively through Europe, so have been thinking about possibly Capetown, South Africa or Australia - but are open to other ideas!
Dear R, congratulations on your upcoming marriage! What fun to plan the honeymoon. Where to go depends very much on what you enjoy doing, resort vs city, sea vs mountains, culture vs shopping etc. As far as South Africa goes, Cape town is surely the best and safest place to visit. Good luck!


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Zack Snyder Says He Wouldn't Direct Any Episodes Of The Next 'Star Wars' Trilogy
By eelyajekiM | @ | Thursday, November 8th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
As many await the official word on who will direct Star Wars Episode 7, Man of Steel director Zack Snyder has officially taken himself out of the running of directing any of the upcoming Episodes. According to a report from the LA Times, Snyder, who has helmed major films like Dawn of the Dead and Watchman, said that he wouldn't like to direct any of the remaining episodes in the trilogy because it would be a "slippery slope." He added, "It's a whole other mythological experiment I'm excited to see, but it's a lot of effort."
Of course there are other directors who Disney might be considering to helm Episode 7. Safety Not Guaranteed director Colin Trevorrow is the latest name to be rumored to direct the film. However, the job will most likely go to X-Men: First Class director Matthew Vaughn, who suddenly left his job as director of X-Men: Days Of Futures Past for no apparent reason. His departure came on the heels of Disney's groundbreaking deal with Lucasfilm. That doesn't mean that he has the job, but many are coming to that conclusion. So as of right now, all of that is pure speculation.
Snyder might be considering the possibility of directing more Superman films in the future depending on the success of Man of Steel. Had Snyder taken the job, he would have to jump right into working on the project after finishing the press rounds for Man of Steel. But now that he's out, don't expect him to talk about Star Wars production any time soon.
So do you think Snyder made the right move by removing himself from the list of directors to helm any of the Episodes of the new Star Wars trilogy?
[Source: LA Times]
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An Overview Of Procedure
Subject Matter Jurisdiction Of The Federal Courts
Louisville & Nashville Railroad v. Mottley 211 U.S. 149, 29 S. Ct. 42, 53 L. Ed. 126, 1908 U.S. 1533
Redner v. Sanders
Saadeh v. Farouki 107 F.3d 52, 323 U.S. App. D.C. 239; 1997 U.S. App. 3754
Jin v. Ministry of State Security 254 F. Supp. 2d 61 (D.D.C. 2003)
Caterpillar, Inc. v. Lewis 519 U.S. 61, 117 S. Ct. 467, 136 L. Ed. 2d 437, 1996 U.S. 7643
Szendrey-Ramos v. First Bancorp 512 F. Supp. 2d 81 (D.P.R. 2007)
Burnham v. Superior Court
Burnham v. Superior Court 495 U.S. 604 (1990)
Goodyear Goodyear Dunlop Tires Operations, S.A. v. Brown 131 S. Ct. 2846 (2011)
J. McIntyre Machinery, Ltd. v. Nicastro 131 S. Ct.2780 (2011)
The Erie Problem
Incentives To Litigate
Resolution Without Trial
Identifying The Trier
Respect For Judgments
Civil Procedure > Civil Procedure Keyed to Yeazell > Subject Matter Jurisdiction Of The Federal Courts
Saadeh v. Farouki
Citation107 F.3d 52, 323 U.S. App. D.C. 239; 1997 U.S. App. 3754
Brief Fact Summary. Defendant Farouki, a Jordanian resident residing in Maryland with "permanent resident" immigration status in the U.S. borrowed funds from Plaintiff Saadeh, a Greek citizen, and defaulted on the loan. Plaintiff sued to recover on the loans in Federal court invoking diversity jurisdiction.
Synopsis of Rule of Law. Citizenship at the time the suit is filed is the proper determination of citizenship for diversity purposes, while diversity is destroyed in a suit between two aliens.
Facts. Defendant, a Jordanian resident residing in Maryland with "permanent resident" immigration status in the U.S. borrowed funds from Plaintiff, a Greek citizen, and defaulted on the loan. Plaintiff brought suit invoking diversity jurisdiction. The District Court rendered a judgment for Plaintiff, and Defendant appealed on the merits. The Court of Appeals asked that the parties brief on the matter of jurisdiction.
Issue. How is citizenship determined for purposes of diversity jurisdiction? Can diversity exist in a lawsuit between two aliens?
Held. In holding that Defendant's later acquisition of U.S. citizenship did not create diversity, the Circuit Court affirmed the principle that citizenship at the time the suit is filed is the relevant test. No. Complete diversity is destroyed in lawsuits between aliens.
Discussion. In reaching its decision, the Circuit Court ultimately relied on its belief that congress did not intend to expand diversity jurisdiction through the 1998 amendment to Section: 1332(a) (the diversity statute), but rather intended to contract it. Therefore, they were inclined to construe the statute narrowly.
Study Assets: Introduction to Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Federal Question


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Google is retiring PLAs (Product Listing Ads) in August and accounts running them will be upgraded to Google Shopping campaigns. Google Shopping, just like PLAs allows you to show an image of the product you are attempting to sell instead of a text ad, which has proven to increase conversion rates and ROAS.
We're going to dive into these new campaigns by giving some important information about what Google Shopping campaigns are, how to upgrade, and instructions for setup.
End users will not see any difference regarding where or how product ads are seen. What has changed is how product campaigns are managed. You will now have more flexibility than ever to bid, report, and optimize your products by working directly in the AdWords interface.
Product Inventory: Your inventory can now be searched for directly in Adwords and managed by product groups.
In Depth Reporting: Individual product level data performance is now available. The option exists to exclude poor performing products and create campaigns based around top performers.
Benchmark Reporting: Benchmark CPC, CTR, & your impression share are now available.
Custom Labeling: Assign custom labels to identify product types. Multiple labeling is allowed. For example a product can be labeled 'electronics' & 'clearance'.
In order to successfully upgrade to Google Shopping, you'll need to take care of a few things to make sure the transition is smooth.
Create New Custom Labels: Create new custom labels to segment products in your shopping campaigns. These labels can be used to identify groups of products that need to be managed in a similar manner. Up to 5 custom labels are available for use.
Setting up a Google Shopping is intuitive and straightforward. Just follow the steps below.
Settings are divided into priority levels. If the same product is in multiple campaigns, the campaign with the 'highest priority' will show. Make sure to set your campaign priorities wisely and with your goals in mind.
There are two ways to set up ad groups. Option 1 is to select 'bid for all products' which means a single ad group will house all products with the same bid. Option 2 is called 'Base ad groups on one of your regular Product Listing Ads campaigns'. This option allows Adwords to automatically create ad groups based off your existing PLA campaigns.
Below are directions for setting up each ad group type.
Select the Start with one bid for all products radio button.
Give your ad group a name and add any optional promotional text.
Click Save and continue. This will create an enabled ad group. You'll be taken to your new ad group's "Product groups" tab, where you can customize your product groups and set your bids.
Select the Base ad groups on one of your regular Product Listing Ads campaigns radio button.
Next to "Base ad groups on," click the drop-down menu and select the regular Product Listing Ads campaign you want to use.
Once you've selected a campaign, you'll see a summary of the number of ad groups, product groups, negative keywords, and ads (with optional promotional text) that will be generated in your Shopping campaign. You'll be able to compare it to the number of ad groups, product targets, negative keywords, and ads (with optional promotional text) in your original regular Product Listing Ads campaign.
Click Save and continue to create ad groups in your Shopping campaign.
You'll be taken to your "Ad groups" tab where you'll see the different ad groups created for this campaign. Review each of the new ad groups, product groups, negative keywords, and ads (with optional promotional text) and make adjustments as needed.
Make sure you pause the corresponding regular Product Listing Ads campaign so you aren't duplicating your advertising efforts.
Google Shopping will certainly provide more flexibility to manage and optimize products. Given the choice between migrating from PLAs or setting up new shopping campaigns from scratch, I recommend the latter.
Starting new campaigns reduces the chance of issues occurring during the migration process and gives you full control of how your product feed is set up and implemented. Regardless of what route you take, I suggest getting started now to ensure the transition from PLAs to Google Shopping is a smooth one!


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Home Technology This Transparent Solar Cell Could Make Every Window A Power Source
This Transparent Solar Cell Could Make Every Window A Power Source
Written by John Vibes at trueactivist.com
A new transparent solar cell that could be used as a window was recently developed by researchers at Michigan State University.
This is a feat that was once thought to be impossible, because traditional solar panels absorb light and turn it into energy, but a transparent surface is not typically able to absorb light.
To make a transparent solar cell, researchers opted for a different system called a transparent luminescent solar concentrator (TLSC), which contains organic salts that absorb specific non-visible wavelengths of ultraviolet and infrared light. This light is then guided towards traditional photovoltaic solar cells which are able to trap the energy and convert it into electricity.
Not only can this material be used for windows, but it can also be used for displays on electronic devices, giving them another source of power and potentially extending their energy life significantly.
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Survey July 18, 2015 at 11:04 pm
Awesome! Really want this kind of stuff around now
Yeahright July 23, 2015 at 11:07 am
Most of the UV light has been absorbed by the atmosphere by the time it reaches ground level. Infrared light caries way less energy than visible light or UV. So even if, and that's a big if, you can get the efficiency at a decent percentage, it still won't produce much energy. Not to mention you still need traditional photovoltaic cells. All in all a costly whole with little gain. Hopefully they can improvethis drastically over the next few years, but I wouldn't put my money on it.
why not? August 7, 2016 at 10:01 pm
There is always alternative things behind that. If you would see how it looks like when you will cut the galss. You would see that the glass can concentrate the light in the rear sides like magnifying glass. In that case we have very concentrated light, infrared, UV. So from that point as i see its would very powerfull source to produce power on your own. The glass some how must be made in pirimydes forms to brake the light and redirect the light to cells which generates energy. Also im thinking about optical transmision of powered energy.
Knoble August 13, 2016 at 10:37 pm
That's exactly what I was just thinking. Also, what if the light was redirected and bounced between mirrors. Could the sound vibrations produce energy?
VotingForWhyNotToBeRight August 9, 2016 at 5:47 pm
Interesting how well the points of view are perfectly named. "Yeahright" and "whynot."
Adam August 9, 2016 at 10:22 pm
Saw something like this YEARS ago, but never heard anything more.
I'm guessing because they probably don't supply enough energy to be viable.
Harry Frank October 22, 2016 at 9:56 pm
Yes this would be great but can you see how the mega power corporations would fight this tooth and nail. Look at the laws, (US) that don't allow people to disconnect from the grid in most states. If this was to be viable they would have to start in another country and prove its worth, say Canada, before it would even remotely come close to being an alternative in the States. And even then it would most likely be delayed and shelved before implementation. Look at Monsanto.Products banned in most European countries because its killing bees but perfectly fine to use in the states. The US government is too corrupt and only have eyes for the lobbyists and their money to do anything that would be beneficial unless they can line their own pockets doing it.
Electrowhazzat? April 28, 2017 at 3:57 am
Yeah, uh… 'redirects' the light to PV receptors… In the frame of whatever the glass is mounted in…
So, well, that's gonna reduce the surface area to "LOL, Really?" inefficiency range, so don't expect your plate glass window to do much beyond run an LED bulb or two…


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Choropleth of New York State population demographics
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This example plots the percentage of residents in New York State by county who self-identified as
"white" in the 2000 census. New York City is far more ethnically diversity than the rest of the
state.
"""

import geopandas as gpd
import geoplot as gplt
import geoplot.crs as gcrs
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

ny_census_tracts = gpd.read_file(gplt.datasets.get_path('ny_census'))
ny_census_tracts = ny_census_tracts.assign(
    percent_white=ny_census_tracts['WHITE'] / ny_census_tracts['POP2000']
)

gplt.choropleth(
    ny_census_tracts,
    hue='percent_white',
    cmap='Purples', linewidth=0.5,
    edgecolor='white',
    legend=True,
    projection=gcrs.AlbersEqualArea()
)
plt.title("Percentage White Residents, 2000")

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Review: Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks
'Uncommon Type' isn't 'Dark Side Of The Moon,' and that's just fine. Very few albums are.
Albums like 'Dark Side Of The Moon,' that you can listen to from start to finish without skipping a single track, are few and far between. The same can be said for short story collections. 'Uncommon Type' by Tom Hanks was as surprising as it was wonderful, even if it was no 'Dark Side Of The Moon'.
Hanks likes to say that when he first started out, his writing was lacking a voice. Well, there is no evidence of that here. His voice is strong, and unique, and his prose is thought-out and confident. He is best, I found, when exploring the inner workings of his characters. The young man in 'Welcome To Mars' who makes an unfortunate discovery; the single-mom of 'A Month On Greene Street' and her reluctance at embracing her new neighbour; a lost soul in need of a friend in New York, New York, in the story 'Who's Who'; the broken-yet-whole veterans of 'Christmas Eve 1953,' and the enigmatic yet distant mother of the boy in 'A Special Weekend'. These stories are tender, and beautifully written, and I really felt that we were getting the real Hanks here.
Strangely, the story I didn't connect with so much was the very story most reviewers claim is the standout of the entire collection. 'Alan Bean Plus Four' was entertaining, yes, but I could not connect with it at a deeper level, perhaps because I found the concept behind it so absurd. The same could be said for time-travel tale, 'The Past Is Important To Us'. Another story I did not connect with was 'A Junket In The City Of Lights' as it seemed too on-the-nose, to be honest. We know Hanks is a famous actor, and this insight into what a press-tour can really be like was interesting, but obvious. It didn't surprise the same way the others did, even though it was brilliantly written.
Of 17 stories in this collection, I found fault in just three of them. That ain't half bad! In fact, 'Uncommon Type' is an exceptional collection of short fiction by a strong, fertile literary voice. I will be going back for second-helpings, and hoping that Hanks has caught the bug to write more. Because he really should.
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"I have a Star Trek emergency." IN DISCUSSION WITH… DAYTON WARD
Today I welcome author Dayton Ward here for a lengthy chat. Dayton is a prolific science-fiction and media tie-in author who has dabbled in Star Trek, 24, Planet of the Apes, The 4400, and other properties. Author Kevin Dilmore is a frequent collaborator (and partner in crime). Dayton is also a regular contributor to StarTrek.com, and has previously written content for Tor.com, Star Trek Magazine, and the blog Novel Spaces. You've probably read his Ten For Ward articles on StarTrek.com over the years. I know I have.
You can read the interview by clicking here!
"Punch as hard as you can. Drive them into the corner and don't let up." IN DISCUSSION WITH… BERNARD SCHAFFER
Today I'm in discussion with Bernard Schaffer. I've known Bernard for a long time, and we've collaborated with each other, and edited each other's work for years. Not only is Bernard an author, he is a full-time police detective, and father of two kids.
A career spanning twenty years has seen him become a decorated criminal investigator, narcotics expert and child forensic interviewer. Since I have known him, Bernard has been a formidable champion of independent publishing. His experience working the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA is present in much of his work.
It's that real-life experience that makes his novel, The Thief Of All Light, so vivid and realistic (it's released by Kensington Publications in Summer 2018). I was fortunate enough to be a beta (and early editor) on that book, and can tell you that it's no surprise to me that Kensington wanted to publish it. Not only that, but they signed Bernard for a sequel, too. I've always been a fan of his work, but The Thief Of All Light is truly his best yet.
"Never give up. Never." IN DISCUSSION WITH… HARRY HUNSICKER!
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with author Harry Hunsicker! I met Harry briefly last year in LA, while we were both filming our Kindle Most Wanted segments. Harry is the former executive vice-president of the Mystery Writers of America. His work has been short-listed for both the Shamus and Thriller Awards and his story "West of Nowhere," was selected for inclusion in The Best American Mystery Stories 2011. His latest novel is THE DEVIL'S COUNTRY, and it's one helluva book.
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Detective Jane Harper can't shake the image of the young woman discovered in a field—eyes closed, a crown of woven vines on her head. She expects macabre murders like this in her native San Francisco, not here. Jane and her partner, Stu, vow to catch the killer, but in this town, that's easier said than done. The police department is in the grips of a wide-reaching scandal that could topple the entire force, and Jane and Stu face a series of dead ends. Until they meet Ida Lane.
Ida knows too well the evil that lurks in the cornfields. Tortured by her mother's murder years before, Ida is paralyzed by the fear that she could be next. As the killer grows bolder, Jane must persuade Ida to use her remarkable gifts to help in the investigation. It's a decision that brings them closer to the killer…maybe too close."
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And here's a little sample of what's in store. I promise you, this novel is worth the wait. It's my best work, and I'm very proud of it.
A living being has warmth, the reassuring rhythm of its heart, the flow of hot blood through miles of veins. It has the marriage of mind and spirit, united in forming a whole.
Ida relishes such connections. They bring insight, allow her to experience the bond of humanity she has missed out on. Tapping into memory, into feelings. Touching a pregnant woman's stomach, hearing the hum of the tiny life within . . . all of it a wonder.
With the dead, it's different.
It is not a merging of psyches, but an electric shock, a charge of energy fusing her to the spirit locked within the lifeless body. The voice howls like the wind: unbalanced, completely open. Pulling her in, forcing her to see, to hear, to feel . . .
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I was working as a 3d generalist, graphic designer, web, mobile and other media developer since 1996.
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I created my first projects in 3d graphics and on the web in the late 90's: in 1996 I published the first version of my personal website on Geocities, and after some years it had moved to panebianco3d.com.
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Marvin Gaye - What's Going On (Greatest Hits - Live In Amsterdam)
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Mother, mother
There's too many of you crying
Brother, brother, brother
There's far too many of you dying
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today - Ya
Father, father
We don't need to escalate
You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate
To bring some lovin' here today
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me, so you can see
Oh, what's going on
Ya, what's going on
Ah, what's going on
Right on, baby
Father, father, everybody thinks we're wrong
Oh, but who are they to judge us
Simply because our hair is long
Oh, you know we've got to find a way
To bring some understanding here today
Tell me what's going on
I'll tell you what's going on - Uh
Right on baby
What's Going On Live
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WEIRD AL TATTOOS CHEST WITH HAWAIIAN SHIRT
By Andy Smith on August 18, 2012
Funnyman musician takes fashion to the next level.
"Weird Al" Yankovic, the comedic writer, actor and musical satirist, is known for a style all his own — even in the shirts he wears. Yankovic has now opted to wear one of his favorite Hawaiian shirts permanently, as sources have confirmed that he had the design tattooed on his chest and torso.
The Internet went into a frenzy after Yankovic's unusual move was revealed. Some say it is a parody on the image of celebrity, poking fun at those who become what the public expects of them. Others say it's a sign that "Weird Al" has finally crossed over into insanity after years of creative lunacy. His public relations head has a different take.
"He just likes Hawaiian shirts," said George Newman, Yankovic's spokesman. Newman had no further comment when confronted by reporters.
Rumors in circulation also include Yankovic's next album having an all-tattoo theme. Yankovic previously broached the topic with tracks like "Another Tattoo," a parody of the B.o.B. song "Nothin' on You," which featured singer Bruno Mars. In the song, Yankovic jokingly boasts about getting yet another tattoo to add to his collection. Some think this decision may work as a sequel of sorts to that track.
As of Friday, the Yankovic camp is expected to make an announcement soon about an upcoming tour and wide release. Whether or not it has anything to do with the very real tattooed Hawaiian shirt he now will wear for the rest of his life remains to be seen.
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Trump Tagged the Wrong ABC on Twitter, and Got a Koala in Response
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SYDNEY, Australia — In the otherwise boisterous world of the Australian news media, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, known as the ABC or ABC News, tends to resemble a very serious aunt.
The public broadcaster is smart, loquacious and a bit boring; even audience members for its live news discussion program, "Q&A," can sometimes be seen drifting to sleep.
But on Tuesday, the internet met a livelier and still very Australian ABC. When President Trump posted a tweet that mistakenly tagged the Australian ABC News rather than the American one, the Australian broadcaster was quick to respond with a cheeky GIF of a koala.
The post from the ABC's official Twitter account landed high up in Mr. Trump's comment thread, where it got an immediate local response. In a burst of national pride and humor, the likes and replies piled up throughout the Australian day, while most of Washington was asleep.
There were images of angry kangaroos and tweets asking if a punchy marsupial might be given a presidential interview.
There were memes involving Hollywood jokes about Australia from the film "Dumb and Dumber."
And there were tweets displaying respect for the reply.
Dan Smith, 28, the ABC producer behind the tweet, said he had been pleasantly surprised by the response.
"I was looking for a kangaroo originally, but it's tricky to find a GIF of a kangaroo reading a paper or looking vaguely businesslike," he said. "So the koala it was."
But what is it about that bespectacled koala that seems so spot on? The tweet managed to poke fun at a global figure with just a touch of scorn, but is there some deeper meaning to, as one Sydneysider called it, "the intellectual, friendly, passive-aggressive koala"?
David Beirman, a senior lecturer in tourism at the University of Technology Sydney, said the reply captured Australia at its best, subtly mocking itself and others with an image immediately identifiable as Australian.
"It's a nice, fun way of saying, 'Hey, Donald, we're over in this part of the world — and we can laugh at ourselves,'" he said. "We're pretty used to being confused with other places in the world, like Austria, so we tend to take it with a smile."
Mr. Smith's boss, Gary Kemble, the social lead for ABC News, who signed off on the tweet, said he hoped it would help clear up some of the international confusion about all things ABC.
"Dan nailed it instantly," he said. "We didn't want to be seen to be rude or too weird about it, but we do actually get a lot of people who think we're the U.S. ABC News, so it's awesome that Dan found a way to reach out to the ultimate influencer on Twitter."
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The desire to be green exists in most of us I am sure. However, not all of us have cash on hand to "contribute" to the solar industry. What follows is the analysis of one family's planning to use free solar energy without breaking the bank.
My wife thinks I am a greeny weeny in my quest to harness the free energy from that big star out there. I say I am just trying to use Star Power. I like that name better than Solar Energy.
Being green is certainly a goal all of us should adopt. Available green energy options cost from cheap to ridiculous. Difficulty ranges from easy to difficult. A conservative at heart, my green options have to stand the test of at least basic financial scrutiny. An electrical engineer by trade, I am a brutal reviewer of the soundness of the various systems.
The Internet documents a large amount of do it yourself (DIY) projects. The home-brew approach is nothing new in the alternative energy crowd. I have a book from the early seventies that discusses most of the same things we see documented today. The Internet is a great library of these efforts. Your initial research will be rewarded with more data than you can digest in one sitting. Don't fret. It takes a while and you need to watch out for some very incorrect information from folks who just don't know what they are doing. The good news is many folks have done a fine job of documenting their experiments with real data available for your review. Very nice.
My stated goal is to harness "Star Power" to offset at least some of my energy consumption and do so with economic common sense.
What we are about to reveal below is just how un-economic many of the alternative energy approaches are. Many folks still pour cash into systems that cannot ever hope to be cash positive in any reasonable amount of time. They know this and still choose to do it because of their honest desire to be "good" to the Earth. I applaud anyone who contributes their hard earned cash towards the reduction in energy consumption from fossil fuels, etc. without expectation of financial reward. This is what I will call "Environmental Philanthropy." Bravo to all of you who do this and accept my sincere thanks for what you are doing for your fellow man.
Unless you pay no attention to just about everything, you know there are exceptional financial incentives available in the form of tax credits and other benefits from Federal all the way down to local governments. These are OK, but there is a potential flaw in partaking of these benefits. You are spreading your costs to your fellow citizens in exchange for helping reduce energy consumption. Our elected representatives think this is an OK thing to do so we are stuck with it. In the case of federal tax credits, you are also financing it and putting the burden on your children in the future.
This is the way it is and I will be taking advantage of these credits if I can.
If you take a closer look at these incentives you will realize they are very much an artificial stimulus for the various alternative energy suppliers and installers out there. Upon scrutiny you will see commercial providers rarely provide a cost effective solution for their green wannabe customers and, thus, rely on tax credits to help fund their operations. This is a form of corporate welfare. This is not to say the alternative energy industry does not provide good quality products with superb installation… they do. As we will discuss below, most have pricing that, even with incentives, provides a return on investment (ROI) that is beyond ridiculous.
Once upon a time in the 1990s I was in Flagstaff, Arizona working with Lowell Observatory on a new telescope installation. I noticed a shop on US66 (yes, the famous Route 66) called "SOLAR ENERGY STORE." Cool I thought. I made a point to stop by that store during a weekend break because I really was eager to critique the latest solar energy methods available. I walked in the door and what did I see? Wood Stoves… lots and lots of wood stoves. I love wood stoves too, but could not figure out why they were in the SOLAR ENERGY STORE. I asked a salesman where were the solar energy products? He said "We have not had those hear since the 1980s." I reminded him the name of his store with a clear expectation of an explanation on my face. He said since the Carter tax credits expired in the Reagan years, solar energy was just not viable and not worth selling.
I believe subsidies should help folks who cannot otherwise afford items get them if the result helps the whole. I do not think they should help prop up an industry that refuses to grow up and produce products that are financially sensible to purchase and use.
So, in the text below, tax credits and other benefits will be ignored and the systems rated for their ROI on their initial costs because it does not matter if the purchase funds are from cash reserves or from our children's future. Only the selfish would evaluate ROI based on the net cost after rebates are applied. It is up to you ensure tax credits applied to your system return good value for those credits.
Here is the next point. If any equipment vendor suggests a return on investment of more than 3-5 years something is terribly wrong with this picture.
There is an old saying about poker players; If you can't spot the sucker at the poker table, it is probably you. The same goes here. You should never accept return on investment periods for capital equipment more than five years with three years being more like it. It does not matter if the equipment can and does survive 20 or more years. If you break even just as the equipment's life ends, who made the profit? Put another way, did the equipment ever save you any money (via reduced energy costs) or did the whole benefit just flow to the organization that sold you the gear by taking all your future savings up front. YOU are the one putting up your hard earned cash so you deserve all or most of the benefit realized from YOUR money. It does not matter where you obtained the cash be it savings, home equity line or other. Somehow or another you executed a financial transaction to get cash in hand. This investment needs to work for you.
You need to understand any business that tries to charge you so much money for an alternative energy system based on a return on investment scaled to most of the lifetime of the equipment is structuring the deal to benefit themselves, not you.
If you have a little greeny weeny in you, be sure you understand how much energy it took to build, deliver and install the energy system you are planning. Things seem to be headed the right way in this regard, but you need to understand all your best efforts may result in a net energy loss which spoils the whole reason many invest into alternative energy in the first place.
It is no secret the cost of Photo Voltaic Solar Energy systems provide no practical return on investment for the investor. Where traditional energy sources are available, these systems are purely a philanthropic exercise. Vendors suggest ROI periods measured in decades. It amazes me customers with any business savvy whatsoever would accept this ROI from any investment short of, say, a house.
Return on Investment – Decades which is hopelessly ridiculous. Ebay seems to have bare PV cells available for about $1/Watt which drastically reduces the installed price to $3/Watt and ROI, but not enough.
Energy Payback – One to four years if operated full time… and getting better I sense. The Ebay "seconds" PV cells may eliminate this concern since you are using cells destined for the trash.
Total System Cost – $10,000 – $50,000 and maybe more based on about $4/Watt. This assumes you are trying to replace the energy consumption of a typical home. You can scale the size down and realize less benefits. The cost per Watt goes up a bit, but the same ROI issues are true no matter how you scale the system.
Difficulty of installation – The concepts are easy to follow, but this is serious electrical work and should only be accomplished by a licensed electrician with knowledge of PV Solar.
If you have a windy wide open backyard a wind turbine might be sensible. I looked at various DC and AC approaches and find merit in many of them. My favorite wind turbine approach uses higher voltage three phase AC from the turbine all the way to the load point where it is rectified, regulated and applied to the load; The higher voltage requires less copper wire for the same net power transfer. The load can be a battery system and/or a grid tie inverter. The cost per watt are still pretty high at $4/Watt, but plenty of DIY efforts can tame this cost.
Return on Investment – Dozens of years unless you put your own time into it and, perhaps, find components on the cheap.
Energy Payback – I could not find data on Energy Payback for this approach. Like with PV Solar using slightly cosmetically defective or recycled components may help this greatly.
Total System Cost – $1000 will get you started.
Difficulty of installation – This depends on your electrical and mechanical capabilities. The AC voltage approach can and does use voltages well above the level than can kill you. A licensed electrician is essential.
Using heat from the sun has been around since time began. Nature offers many examples including cold-blooded animals positioning themselves to partake in the morning sun's heat after a chilly night. Camping equipment vendors offer "Solar Shower" black bags which absorb heat and transfer it to a few gallons of water inside ready for a warm shower later. A good architect will design a house to make good use of Winter's lower angle solar rays to heat a room with well placed windows and eaves. What the above examples imply is it is not very difficult to make use of free heat from the Sun.
Often the #2 energy hog in a house, the water heater is a logical focus for solar heating.
Return on Investment – The Energy Industry seems to have the same game in play where they price their equipment at the level of your eventual savings thereby leaving you will little benefit. Fortunately solar heat collectors can work with low grade heat allowing for ample compromise in collector construction. Plus DIY is alive a well in the thermal solar realm leaving plenty of opportunity for the ambitious handyman. Most thermal solar assemblies rely on a storage tank. Money can be saved if you time your solar install with the end-of-service replacement of your water heater; For a few hundred dollars more, you can get a larger tank with built-in heat transfer coils ready for your later install of the thermal solar panels and associated plumbing (This assumes an indirect thermal system). Thermal Solar Collectors are possible to build at home thanks to their relative simplicity.
Energy Payback – The materials needed for thermal collectors seem routine enough to not stress the EP too much. I don't know the details though. It certainly takes energy to manufacture a decent hot water storage tank. However, as explained in the previous bullet, if you replace an aging water heater you are investing a regular maintenance expense into your system.
Total System Cost – The Rheem Solar Water Heating products are north of $800 up to $2000 depending on model. I suspect with panels we are talking $1000-$3000. DIY on the panels can save big.
Difficulty of installation – This is a plumbing task and, if you build your own collectors, a carpentry task. It might make good sense to let a plumber do the replacement of your water heater with your solar water heater. This way, you greatly reduce the risk of an incomplete job leaving you are your family without hot water. One important addition to the usual hot water heater connection is a water tempering valve. These are pretty expensive, but required if your solar install is a success as temperatures in the tank will be much hotter than you want for your home's fixtures. Here again the benefit of a good plumber will make this install neat, tidy and functional.
You may have noticed, in the above words about thermal systems, the idea of replacing your water heater with a new unit rather than adding a thermal storage tank to an existing system. The goal here is to make use of the solar hot water as directly as possible. If you have the classic heat storage tank feeding a traditional water heater, that heater still needs to maintain the temperature of the tank during times of no hot water flow. If you, instead, use the one tank approach, the solar heat is directly heating and maintaining the temperature in that one tank. This maximizes efficiency. Plus the Rheem products have the usual electric back up during very cloudy days or moments of high demand. This important point will ensure your family will never notice a lack of hot water maintaining peace.
Of all the many possible ways of utilizing solar energy, the thermal system provides the best possible return on investment both in energy and dollars.


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Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Vol 3
The Chaos Serpent
Keith Pollard/Cover Artist
Kim DeMulder/Cover Artist
Dan G. Chichester/Writer
Keith Pollard/Penciler
Kim DeMulder/Inker
Steve Buccellato/Colourist
Richard Starkings/Letterer
Gregory Wright/Editor
Nicholas Fury (Earth-616)/Appearances
Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Earth-616)/Appearances
Alexander Pierce (Earth-616)/Appearances
Kathleen Neville (Earth-616)/Appearances
Al MacKenzie (Earth-616)/Appearances
Leviathan (smuggler) (Earth-616)/Appearances
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How Have these Rays Adapted?
Manta Rays' ancestors were flattened from top-to-bottom. So, they also have close to the same shape. Derived from Stingrays (which are considered bottom dwellers), their evolution changed some things about them. Their pectoral fins, developed into graceful, wing-like appendages, while their flattened body shape was kept. They did lose the stinging barb that is associated with the bottom-dweller type of rays.
Mobula Rays- There are 9 species of these rays known, and they also have cephalic lobes that are shaped like paddles. In addition, they also have curved wings of grace. The difference between these rays comes when you look in the mouth region. Mobulas have a mouth that is considered sub-terminal. Sub-terminal mouths are mouths that are under the head region in most Chondrichthyes, such as sharks.
Manta Rays -There are only 2 species known for the manta ray, and they also have cephalic lobes that are shaped like paddles. Their mouths are considered terminal, because they are located at the front of the head. This helps greatly with filter feeding krill, plankton, and other small fishes (typical fish that are bony, and are found in schools).
+ The Manta Ray's body and mouth are quite adapted for feeding. It has two fins, called Cephalic fins, on the front of its mouth. When these fins are positioned just right at an angle, prey are funneled right into their huge mouth.
+ Mantas generally feed at the surface (where plankton and krill are in large numbers), or at least near the surface.
+ They are also said to feed more heavily at night, when krill and plankton numbers are up.
Let's take a look at where the Manta Ray inhabit.


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Q: How do I use callback functions for listeners in Nodejs without having to write inline? So, the way Nodejs documents adding listeners is by using the .on functions, such as
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var somevar_i_need_to_use = 5;
request.on('close', function handle_close() {
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});
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And this will work fine, e.g. I can access the outer variable somevar_i_need_to_use fine. Without looking to much at the internals, I assume the equivalent way to not inlining the function is to write:
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var somevar_i_need_to_use = 5;
request.addListener('close', handle_close(a_somevar_i_need_to_use));
...

function handle_close(a_variable) {
    console.log("Connection closed" +a_variable);
}

e.g. a named function. However, running this, I get an error:
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   ^

TypeError: listener must be a function
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    at handle_get_request (/root/wshub/wsh.js:84:9)
    at Server.internal_request_handler (/root/wshub/wsh.js:59:9)
    at emitTwo (events.js:87:13)
    at Server.emit (events.js:172:7)
    at HTTPParser.parserOnIncoming [as onIncoming] (_http_server.js:537:12)
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Can someone tell me why this happens?
I would assume this is equal to writing it inline? I want to declare my functions like this for performance, modularity and readability reasons.

A: You are experiencing this error because you are passing result of whatever handle_close function returns as listener, which in this case is undefined. To achieve desired behavior, try something like this:
var somevar_i_need_to_use = 5;
request.addListener('close', create_close_handler(a_somevar_i_need_to_use));

function create_close_handler(a_variable) {
    return function named_handler(...listener_args) {
        console.log("Connection closed" +a_variable);
    }
}

A: When you add a listener, just use the function name with no arguments:
request.addListener('close', handle_close);

var handler_variable = 0;
function handle_close(arg_variablle) {
  /* do something with arg_variable and handler_variable ... */
}

If you call the function (by using handle_close(arguments)) like you do, it will not add the function as a listener, but the return value of the function. This is most often not what you want.

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Increasingly, reputation management is becoming a standard practice for many large and small businesses. Savvy business owners have realized that not only do they have to get to the top of a search engine results page for keywords relating to their products, but that they need to grab as much page real estate as they can for a search for their company name. Too many have been burned or lost customers because of negative reviews or so-called scam reports that show up on the first page of a search results page.
But a lot of reputation management is simply knowing where you need to be, who you need to reach out to, and what to monitor on the web for any potential problems. In that vein, let's explore some reputation management strategies that will help you stay ahead of the curve instead of behind the eight ball.
One of the first things you need to remember in reputation management is that if you don't take control of the way your company name is used, someone else will. Chances are that you already own a number of domains that reflect your company name, like bobsshoes.com, bobsshoes.org, bobs-shoes.com, etc. But what about domains that reflect badly on your company name, like bobsshoessuck.com or bobs-shoes-scam.com? Of course, you'll never use those domains yourself, but if you own them, then no one else can buy them up and use them against you.
The same goes for social profiles. You may already have a Facebook page and Twitter that are company branded, but you should look into grabbing social profiles that might reflect badly on your company as well, so that no one else can use them.
Once you have those social profiles secured, use them (not the negative ones, obviously, just the positively branded ones). Depending on your industry, you may be the only company in your industry that has created social profiles—especially if your industry is not one that normally interacts with the public.
For example, if you are a concrete manufacturer, you may think you'll never use a company Facebook account. But simply having a branded Facebook account for your company—when none of your competitors do—will not only help you rank better in the search results for "concrete manufacturers," it will take up another spot on the results page when anyone searches for your company online.
And if you can actually capture the attention of people who are interested in the concrete industry and engage them through your social media outlets, you'll begin building a positive reputation online that will battle any attacks on your company before they even begin.
Lastly, you need to be aware of what is being said about you on the web. Setting up a few Google alerts that will tell you when anything is said about your company online is simple to do and, once you got them up and running, they're easy to maintain. In addition, you can create Twitter searches that will let you know when your company name is tweeted—good or bad.
With automated alerts, you'll know when a blogger complains about one of your products or someone writes something negative about your company. Being alerted to these potential problems as quickly as possible will help you get in front of the problem and defend your reputation before any damage is done.
Taking charge of your reputation management online is about knowing where you need to be, who you need to reach out to, and where you need to look for potential problems. But if you control all your company domains (positive and negative)—as well as social media profiles—and are aware of what is being said about your company online, your reputation management strategy should be successful.


Department of Basic Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences at University of Copenhagen is offering a PhD scholarship.
The candidate will work very closely with the Nordic cattle genetic evaluation industry, which develops and implements genomic selection for a broad range of traits using high density SNP chips. This PhD position will be primarily focused on ?augmented genomic selection? by incorporating prior knowledge concerning biologically relevant candidate causal genes for health traits in Danish / Nordic dairy cattle populations. Other possible areas of research include application of systems genetics or systems biology methods and GxE and GxG interactions in Genome-wide Association Studies (GWAS) studies. The candidate is expected to write peer-reviewed journal articles on thesis topics during PhD and provide some assistance in teaching in areas of relevance to the PhD topic and/or Quantitative Genetics and Genomics. It is expected that this project will contribute to improved implementation of genomic selection by the developed tools and analysis models/methods.
The position will primarily focus on Systems Genetics, GWAS and post-GWAS aspects of certain health traits in dairy cattle but flexibility will be required with respect to research topic and species during the project. You will be working within the Quantitative and Systems Genetics group within the Division of Genetics and Bioinformatics ( www.systemsgenetics.dk ). The group is responsible for research and teaching in the area of quantitative genetics, mammalian genomics, systems genetics and animal breeding. The group closely collaborates with high profile groups around the world.
Proven knowledge on quantitative or statistical methods and analytical skills.
Ability to analyze and visualize large datasets of animal phenotypes, (pedigrees) and high throughput SNP marker and/or sequence data.
Some experience with software used for genetic evaluations and variance component estimation in animal breeding.
The position is available for a 3-year period for applicants holding a relevant master´s degree or for a 4-year period for applicants who are already enrolled or are accepted to be enrolled at one of the Faculty´s master´s programmes.
The successful applicant of the PhD scholarship must pass an enrolment in the LIFE Graduate School before the Faculty can finish the letter of employment.
Graduate School of Faculty of Life Sciences, LIFE strives to give our students the best international career prospects within our main research areas.
Apply by clicking ?Apply online? below.
A maximum of 3 relevant scientific works which the applicant wishes to be included in the assessment.
By the end of July, all applicants will have received information regarding the evaluation of their application. Receipt of the application will not be acknowledged.


Later this month, Washington County TSP (consisting of the Washington County Sheriff's Department and Salem Police Department) will join law-enforcement agencies across Indiana and the nation to increase enforcement of seat-belt laws for Click It or Ticket. Multiple weeks of high-visibility patrols will be watching for unrestrained passengers in cars and trucks, both children and adults, the front seat and back, both day and night.
Click It or Ticket continues through the start of the summer travel season, including the Memorial Day holiday. Overtime police patrols are paid with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration funds administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI).
2018 marks 30 years since Indiana's seat-belt law began. Since that time, Indiana – along with 34 other states – has enacted a primary seat-belt law, meaning that police can pull you over for being unbuckled.
Indiana has participated in Click It or Ticket for more than 20 years. Last year, more than 240 law-enforcement agencies performed 8,728 hours of traffic patrols and issued more than 30,000 citations or warnings, of which about 13,700 were seat-belt and child-restraint citations.
From 2000 to 2017, the Purdue University Center for Road Safety says that seat-belt usage increased from 62 to 93 percent, beating the most recent national average of 90.1 percent. Indiana has made great progress through stronger laws and highly-visible enforcement, but the small percentage who still don't buckle up make up nearly half of those killed on our roadways.
In 2016, there were 10,428 unbuckled motorists killed in crashes in the United States. Seat belts were estimated to save an additional 14,668 lives.
Pickup trucks and SUVs feel safer because they are larger and sit higher to the road. But don't let that lure you into a false sense of security! Motorists in pickup trucks are over-represented in unrestrained injuries and deaths.
ICJI partners with the Indiana University Public Policy Institute to analyze seat-belt statistics. The latest information is at www.in.gov/cji/files/Highway_Safety_Occupant_Protection_2016.pdf. National statistics are at www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/seat-belts.
Secure the lap belt across your hips and pelvis, below your stomach.
Place the shoulder belt across the middle of your chest and rib cage, away from your neck.
If your seat belt doesn't fit you, or you have an older car with lap belts only, ask your dealer or vehicle manufacturer about seat-belt adjusters, extenders or retrofits.
Have a friend or family member who doesn't buckle up? Speak up! One life lost is too many, so don't leave any of your loved ones behind.
Have friends or family that are men under age 45? They are majority of those killed, because they don't take 3 seconds to buckle up.
Don't just buckle up for yourself, do it for the kids. During a crash, unrestrained passengers can become projectiles that injure or kill others in the car.
In Indiana, unrestrained children under 16 are the driver's responsibility. Adults set the example, and parents who don't buckle up are more likely to have unbuckled kids. That means one ticket for you and one for each unrestrained child.
Traffic crashes are the leading killer of children ages 1 to 13. Indiana requires all children age 8 and under to be in an approved car seat or booster seat, but as children get older, they are less likely to remain buckled.
Choose the safest car seat for your child's height and weight at www.safercar.gov/therightseat. Find a certified car-seat safety technician to assist with installation at www.preventinjury.org/Child-Passenger-Safety/Child-Safety-Seat-Inspection-Stations or through the SaferCar app on iTunes or Google Play.


Among a variety of beautiful lands of "The Million Country", Bolaven highland at south Laos always is an impressive destination. Not only having friendly and hospitable local, but also the pristine and rustic nature – an outstanding land for experience and adventurous trips.
Located in Champasak Province, southwest of Laos nearby Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam border, tourists have a chance to visit Bolaven highland, where is considered as "Coffee paradise" of this land with the quantity export accounting for 95% of the country. With the fresh weather, the stable annual amount of rain and fertile soil has created favorable conditions for coffee growing. In French War 1975, French brought coffee beans from Vietnam to Bolaven highland. From then, Laos families have started growing coffee on this land.
Most workers on coffee farms are Laven triple – an ethnic group scattered in this area. Their primogenitor is Khmer the prosperous empire in 9 – 13 centuries. Katu and Alak triple also grow coffee, they draw a deeply imbued ethnic minorities identities picture in Laos.
Nowadays, Laos produces 25.000 tons of coffee annually, most of them are extremely strong coffee Robusta. The familiar breakfast of local people is coffee with condensed milk. Come to Bolaven, tourists have a chance to taste concentrated coffee in the traditional way of Laotian.
Before, many backpackers missed Bolaven highland towards Si Phan Don or Vientiane capital; however, nowadays, many tourists have chosen a sightseeing itinerary and coffee cultural exploration on the highland with an altitude from 1000 to 3000 meters.
South Laos with numerous lush green hills and majestic falls will be loved by a lonely heart away from hơm – especially who like traveling alone. Riding a motorbike is the best way to explore this scenic loop. High recommended for those who aren't faint of heart as the roads are quite winding, narrow and dirty.
You will become brave and adventurous when roaming to every mountainous village by motorbike. From Pakse, you can hire a motorbike, fill full gasoline and set off with Bolaven map in hand. There are 2 loops for you to explore Bolaven: Small loop can be done around 3 days; Bigger loop will pass through some rough falls so that it is more difficult to win in 5 days.
In return, you will be able to admire the hypnotic beauty as a gift from nature, multi-cultural ethnic villages, tasty food, drink traditional coffee and socialize with kind-hearted and friendly people. The best experience is staying homestay with local in simple stilt houses but cozy, reasonable and safe. Imagine you will dream in the tranquil atmosphere with the rhythm of the falls and wake up with gorgeous sunshine and the birds' voice, smell the scent of wet grass with dew, and smoke. Is the life of nomads interesting?
Riding on these steep and muddy roads are difficult, let's prepare carefully equipment, protective pads, gloves and put some suncream.
Paksong is another stop on the Bolaven Plateau loop. In here, the waterfalls flow like champagne and it is one of the best things to visit when in Bolaven highland. You know you are near Paksong when passing through coffee plantations and feel the cooler air. There is nothing much in the town, but many waterfalls to visit and discover within a 5 – kilometer distance from one another.
Tad Fane, a stunning double falls, you can only view from Tad Fane resort but it's worth to stop. If you set up a plan before a day, you can book a local to guide you down the base of the fall. You are not allowed going by yourself since the locals said that venomous snakes including King Cobras live here.
Other majestic falls are Tad Yuang. Walking around the base of the falls by wooden stairs, you can take many breathtaking photos from the top to the bottom and picnic with a delicious lunch on the carpets of green grass.
Tad Champee is also a fantastic fall that is perfect for swimming. Tad Champee is not as big as the others so you can swim underneath the falls or take a wooden raft. There is a large bench here where you can take a seat and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
Tad E-tu is another impressive waterfall in Paksong with a resort. This is a wonderful place to come for lunch since they have a restaurant with a dramatic view.
There is no right or wrong time to visit Bolaven Plateau since if you come wet season from July to October, you will admire the spectacular waterfalls, in other times, you can observe and even participate in the coffee harvest with local people. This is truly a worth-visit land!


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Q: Sorty by calculated field with active record yii2 I have threads and messages on thread
I want to return all threads with the last message time, so I added a new field like this on thread model
  public function fields()
  {
    $fields= ['idThread', 'idUser', 'title', 'unread', 'username','lastMesageTime'];
    return $fields;
   }

now with this method I get the calculated value lastMessageTime
  public function getLastMessageTime()
   {
       return $this->hasMany(Messages::className(), ['idThread' => 'idThread'])
      ->select('time')->orderBy('time DESC')->limit(1)->scalar();
   }

on my index method using active record like this
return Thread::find()->select('idThread, title, idUser')->all();

this works and I get lastMessageTime with the right value, but I want to order by so I can get the thread with the most recent lastMessageTime the first one, I tried with the following code
  public function scopes() {
    return array(
        'byOrden' => array('order' => 'lastTimeMessage DESC'),
    );
}

any idea?
Edit:
this workaround works, but I think this is not a good way because I'm not using active record so fields like username that I had defined on Thread model I had to fetch it again
 $query = (new \yii\db\Query());

    $query->select('*,  (SELECT max(time) as lastMessageTime  from messages where messages.idThread = thread.idThread ) lastMessageTime,
    (SELECT name from users where users.idUser = thread.idUser) as name ')
        ->from('threads')
        ->where(['idUser'=>$idUser])
        ->orderBy('lastMessageTime DESC');

    $rows = $query->all();
    return $rows;

A: You can define extra fields as model properties, then override find method to load data for them.
class Thread extends \yii\db\ActiveRecord
{
    public $lastMessageTime;

    public static function find()
    {
        $q = parent::find()
            ->select('*')
            ->addSelect(
                 new \yii\db\Expression(
                     '(SELECT max(time) FROM messages WHERE messages.idThread = thread.idThread) AS lastMessageTime'
                 );
        return $q;
    }
}

Then you can load and order models like this:
$rows = Thread::find()->orderBy(['lastMessageTime' => SORT_DESC])->all();


The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) is focusing on finding new ways to support rural and regional communities to prevent youth suicide.
The tragedy of youth suicide was a major subject of discussions at the recent NATSICC assembly in Perth, where more than 300 delegates gathered from throughout Australia to explore the theme "Strong Faith – Strong Youth – Strong Future".
NATSICC national youth councillor Sabrina-Ann Stevens, from Cairns in Far North Queensland, said youth suicide was a major issue within regional and remote communities.
The suicide rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is more than twice that of non-Indigenous Australians. National statistics also show that Indigenous people tend to take their own lives at a younger age, with the majority of deaths occurring before 35.
"The delegation at the assembly shared the view that the issue of youth suicide is one of the most important challenges facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia today," 27-year-old Miss Stevens said.
"There are many other organisations such as Headspace and Centacare that offer excellent programs, along with Mental Health Services run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups outside of the Catholic sphere.
"But many elders are asking me for ideas on how we can get our young people involved in the Church so that they have a sense of belonging and to create a greater sense of community.
"Unemployment and the general high expense of living outside of a major city or regional town isolates many youths. There's a sense of hopelessness if there's limited jobs.
"Within the youth section of NATSICC, we already have a national connection between different communities and we can help to empower other youths, especially from our talks at the assembly.
Broome Bishop Christopher Saunders, who is a consultant to the Bishops Commission for Relations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, has been a part of the Kimberley community for more than 40 years. He has seen the rise of youth suicide.
"We have had a considerable problem. As to why there is such a terrible rate of youth suicide in Australia and in remote Australia, this is extremely complex," he said.
Bishop Saunders said contributing factors include: a loss of identity; Aboriginal youth being subject to a post-colonial society; the devaluing of the worth of the family, with personal trauma adding to the instability of youths; a high rate of drug and alcohol abuse; and resultant psychological illness and depression.
Building spiritual and faith-based connections in communities was one part of the answer to breaking the cycle, Bishop Saunders said.
"The Gospels are all about love and prayer and forgiveness. It's these three things that everyone needs," he said.
Miss Stevens has recently been elected for a further three years as national NATSICC ambassador and is keen to highlight the issue.
"We'd like to find ways to work closer with existing services and support services to improve youth mental health and wellbeing throughout Australia, but focus on remote and regional Aboriginal communities where there is real need for help," she said.
"At the assembly in Perth, we heard from communities where there are a lot of young people taking their lives and they are getting younger and younger – the youngest person affected by youth suicide was only 12 years old. We really need to act now, to give young people the hope and community they need.
"NATSICC was the only place that I found I could live out my faith through my culture and that has kept me on the path that I have now.
"The 2018 NATSICC council will be meeting to form a strategic plan for the next three years and this issue will form an important and crucial aspect of this planning.
What Works 4 u: WhatWorks4u.org enables young people to share what treatments have worked for their mental health difficulties and learn what treatments other young people have reported as helpful. Whatworks4u hopes to increase awareness of treatment options and inform treatment decisions based on what has worked for similar young people.
Lifeline – 13 11 14 (cost of a local call) www.lifeline.org.au www.lifeline.org.au/find_help/info_service provides access to a variety of self-help tool kits with information about issues such as mental illness, depression, panic attacks, suicide prevention etc.
www.lifeline.org.au/find_help/service_finder is a comprehensive online national database of low cost or free health and community services offered throughout Australia.
Beyondblue Support Service – 1300 22 4636. All calls and chats are one-on-one with a trained mental health professional, and completely confidential. Although we may ask for your first name and some general details, you can let us know if you'd like to remain anonymous.
Headspace – www.headspace.org.au Go to the website to find information, support and help near you. The National Youth Mental Health Foundation offers a comprehensive website and one-stop-shop services that are youth-specific, and therefore youth-friendly. Headspace employs a range of different health workers and programs with a focus on the needs of young people. These include; GPs, psychologists, alcohol and drug workers, as well as education and employment programs.
The Healing Foundation is a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation that partners with communities to address the ongoing trauma caused by actions like the forced removal of children from their families. The Healing Foundation works with communities to create a place of safety, providing an environment for Stolen Generation members and their families to speak for themselves, tell their own stories and be in charge of their own healing. Phone: (02) 6124 4400. E: info@healingfoundation.org.au.
This entry was posted in Uncategorized on November 20, 2018 by ACBC Communications.


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Home News & resources Press release: Financial Strength Maintained Despite a Difficult Year
Press release: Financial Strength Maintained Despite a Difficult Year
The Club remains financially strong with free reserves of $505 million even after allowing for the high number of large claims incurred during the 2018 year. Combined with lower investment returns, the Club reported a deficit of $32 million and a combined ratio of 114%.
The frequency of claims in excess of $3 million doubled in 2018 compared to recent years. The cost associated with these additional claims was nearly $40 million which equates to an additional 15% on the combined ratio.
Following the very strong investment performance last year, 2018 proved to be less favourable as the performance of global equity markets reduced the return for the year to 1.4%.
The underwriting result for the year demonstrates the importance of scale and strong capital. The Club remains financially strong with Free Reserves of $505 million and an A (Stable) rating from S&P.
Over the last 8 years Members have benefited from significant premium reductions. Premium rates are at historically low levels and the 114% combined ratio is above the Club's acceptable range. Although the cost of large claims may be exceptional, it highlights the need for future action on premium rates.
The service and strength of the Club continues to attract new Members. At the last renewal, mutual owned tonnage grew to 144 million gross tonnes, a net increase of 5 million gross tonnes over the course of the year.
The Club has been protecting its Members since 1869 and it will continue to focus on providing excellent cover, service, value for money and financial security. The Club places significant importance on its loss prevention and safety initiatives which are not only beneficial to its Members' operations but also work to protect the lives of thousands of sea-farers and passengers worldwide.
This year, the Club launched a series of videos tracking events in the build up to an incident leading to a claim. These videos supplement the existing "lesson learnt" publications and are available to all on the Club's website.
The Club's 150th anniversary competition challenged those at the start of their maritime career, both at sea and on shore, to develop innovative, industry-changing ideas with a focus on improving safety at sea.
The Club is also pleased to support a number of important charities including The Mission to Seafarers, Mercy Ships and Ocean Sole.
UK P&I Club Live Webinar (Series 26): Container Losses at Sea
On 30 November 2022, the Club held a webinar to discuss the causes and methods of prevention of container losses at sea.
Financial Highlights 2021
Financial highlights for the year ended 20th February 2021.
2018 Autumn Statement
2018 Autumn Statement is now available to download as a pdf.
Press Release: UK Club well positioned for future growth
The Club's financial position remains strong with free reserves of $488 million as at 20 February 2022. The Club continues to comfortably meet all its regulatory capital requirements and remains in the highest AAA band of Standard & Poor's capital model.


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Police officer witnessed man assaulting his partner in her doorway
Gary O'Sullivan admitted that he pushed the victim outside her Mirfield house
Old Bank Road in Mirfield where the assault took place (Image: Google Street View)
A man has admitted assaulting his partner at her Mirfield home.
Gary O'Sullivan, of Old Bank Road, appeared at Kirklees Magistrates' Court via a prison link from HMP Leeds.
He pleaded guilty to an offence of assault by beating.
Magistrates were told that the victim lives in the neighbouring property to 50-year-old O'Sullivan.
On February 22 he admits that he pushed her while they were outside her home.
The assault was witnessed by a police officer called to the address, magistrates were told.
O'Sullivan claims he only pushed her but the victim says that she was assaulted further within the house.
He appeared at the Huddersfield court via a prison link from HMP Leeds after breaching his bail conditions not to contact his ex.
He appeared at Kirklees Magistrates' Court from custody
His solicitor Carl Kingsley said: "He lives directly next door to the complainant and was bailed to his brother's address in Wakefield.
"But he kept returning to the home address. Both parties are drinkers and she goes to his address on a regular basis.
"The complainant said she no longer wished to proceed with the case. Sadly for him the push aspect of the assault was witnessed by a police officer.
"He's entered a guilty plea on the basis of one push. She says that much more than that went on inside the house."
Magistrates adjourned O'Sullivan's case until April 25. He was remanded into custody in the meantime.
Kirklees Magistrates Court'I made a silly mistake and I'm really embarrassed' admits speeding drink driver caught by police The officers smelt alcohol as soon as Phoebe Howarth wound the window down


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Find Out Secrets Behind Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" and Her Life
By	Jaclyn Anglis	 March 17, 2017
Celine Dion is unquestionably one of the most beloved singers in the music industry. And it's no surprise for us. After all, Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" is one of the best-selling singles of all time. She's performed one of the most successful residency shows Las Vegas has ever seen. And most importantly, her iconic vocals continue to inspire modern-day stars today.
But as well known and renowned as Celine Dion may be, much of her life still remains a mystery to even her biggest fans. For instance, we never would've imagined she came from a family with so many siblings. Also, we definitely had no idea that Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" made her react in such a surprising way after she heard the track for the first time. And that's not the only secret about "My Heart Will Go On" that had our jaws on the floor. You'll never believe how many takes it took Celine Dion to record one of the biggest hits of her career!
And if you're a Disney fan, just wait until you hear about Celine Dion's 'Beauty and the Beast' involvement.
MUST-SEE: Celine Dion Crashed a Couple's Big Engagement Moment in a Hilarious Way
If you can barely contain yourself and want to know all these facts–and more–you're not alone. One of the reasons why so many people love Celine Dion is that she never fails to amaze us with all her wonderful surprises. And this mind-blowing video about her career and life is a perfect reminder of that much.
See some fascinating facts about Celine Dion for yourself in the video below.
Video credit: Heather Thompson


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Q: Finding the essential prime implicants Given the table:
I tried to find the prime implicants of the function F(w, x, y, z) = sum (0, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15). I got an essential prime implicant of xz. I was wondering if there were more essential prime implicants? I am having trouble understand how to find them.

A: Prime implicant is a logical term in minimal DNF (disjunctive normal form; SOP = sum of products) or minimal CNF (conjunctive normal form; POS = product of sums) form that after removal of any of it's part it would not be a prime implicant for the output function anymore.
Consider this easier example:
 a\b  0   1
    +---+---|
  0 | 0 | 0 |
  1 | 0 |(1)|
    +---+---+

You could write the output function in the DNF form as a minterm on position of literals' values: a=1,b=1 ("circled" by the parenthesis in the K-map):
y = a*b

It is the prime implicant, because if you remove any of the literals (variable or the variable's negation) it wont be an implicant for the output function anymore!
Here you have only two variables, therefore you can remove from the right output function definition y = a*b either the a (a or its negaton) or the b (b or its negation).
Removing the b from the y = a*b you would either circle one zero on the position a=1, b=0:
 a\b  0   1
    +---+---|
  0 | 0 | 0 |
  1 |(0   1)|
    +---+---+  wrong_output_function: y1 = a

or circle one unwanted zero on the position a=0, b=1 by removing the a (a or its negation):
 a\b  0   1
    +---+---|
  0 | 0 |(0)|
  1 | 0 |(1)|
    +---+---+  wrong_output_function: y2 = b

In this example by choosing to express the output function in DNF you want to circle all ones and NO zero, that is why all those two boolean expressions y1 and y2 are wrong.
For your example:
For finding the minimal DNF form you would like to find the largest groups (terms) possible, those have the least possible number of variables in them, without threatening the validity of the output function in this case adding a zero in any of the groups (output function's implicants).
Here you can see, that some of the groups overlap, but that is ok, because the groups have the minimal form by the definition. This K-map is minimal, because you cannot make the chosen groups any bigger.

You could for example circle the red ones not captured by the green circle separately, but in that case they would not be prime implicants, because you can make their groups bigger as seen in the previous Karnaugh map. This K-map is therefore not minimal, because there are non-prime implicants.

Note: the indexes in your function does not match the indexes in my K-map, because of the different permutation of the variables. My K-maps match positions of the variables in your original K-map style. The output function is based on that.


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Qaṭṭara () è il nome di un villaggio del Libano, appartenente al qaḍāʾ dello Shuf, nel governatorato del Monte Libano.

In questo villaggio è nato Antoine Lahad, comandante - dopo Sa'd Haddad - della milizia cristiana, alleata d'Israele, dell'Esercito del Libano del Sud, attiva nel Libano meridionale durante la guerra civile libanese.

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