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My Top Films of 2014
So here it is 2015 and I'm finally getting around to posting a "Best Of" list for 2014. I'm not doing one for CDs because I don't feel like I heard enough new music in the past year to do a list in that field, even though I did an all-jazz one for Cadence. (Jason Roebke's Red/High/Center was my Number One.) Since I was watching my funds due to retiring, I didn't buy as muich music as I might normally have done.
Movies are another matter. I've noticed more people doing the "New To Me" angle when compiling their Best Films list this year and that's what I'm doing again. Thanks to all the various ways to watch movies out there, I've seen over 300 films this calendar year, some new, some old classics I've finally caught up with and a couple way from way out in left field. Since I waited until the bitter end, I'm able to consider every film I saw in the calendar year 2014. This is a list of my 20 favorites. I'm not going to write in depth on all of them, especially the actual 2014 releases that have gotten a lot of attention everywhere else.
1. Make Way For Tomorrow (1937)
This one lived up to every bit of its lofty reputation. Victor Moore and Beulah Bondi play an elderly couple forced to live with grown children who don't want them around. Directed by Leo McCarey, best known at the time for doing Laurel and Hardy and Marx Brothers movies, this is a heartbreaking, poetic film, about the tragedy of growing old and at the mercy of a family that no longer wants you around.
2. Frances Ha (2012)
This surprised me. Modern comedies about quirky, young single women usually drive me up the wall (See In A World...) but I really liked this one. Greta Gerwig made a really cool, intelligent and likable protagonist and you could see her maturing as the film went along.
3. Stories We Tell (2012)
Sarah Polley has made several intriguing films about families but this one was a documentary investigation into her own family, examining the lives of her parents and finding out some things she never suspected. It's a moving story and one that makes you think about how tangled family histories can be.
4. The Big Combo (1955)
A lean and sharp film noir that pit hard-nosed cop Cornel Wlide against slick gangster Richard Conte. It was filled with familiar tough-guy actors like Earl Holliman, Lee Van Cleef, and Brian Donlevy and was a master class in how to create atmosphere with light and shadow on a low budget.
Timothy Spall as J.M.W. Turner
5. Mr. Turner (2014)
This is a recent film that is liable to get lost in the end-of-year "prestige picture" shuffle but shouldn't. British director Mike Leigh constructed a gorgeous biography of 19th century painter J.M.W. Turner played by Timothy Spall as a prickly, jovial rascal out of a Dickens novel. It shows a lot of respect for the artistic process and the colorful, contrary personalities of Turner's day.
6. I Want To Go Home (1989)
I've gained a lot of respect for the work of Alain Resnais in the last few years and this film which starred Adolph Green as a sourpuss comic strip artist being feted in France was enormous fun. It celebrated comic culture with a far lighter touch than the grim flood of superhero movies we put up with these days.
7. Birdman (2014)
8. Foxcatcher (2014)
9. Under The Skin (2014)
10. Scarlet Street (1945)
Another old one I finally caught up with, a story of a meek little man's decline and fall told eloquently by the great Fritz Lang with Joan Bennett at her sexiest. Dan Duryea at his slimiest and Edward G. Robinson making a memorable tragic hero.
11. The Babadook (2014)
Wesley Morris and Glenn Kenny, two of the few movie critics I read regularly these days, both loved this horror film and they had a point. It's an Australian film about a mother and son terrorized by an evil spirit out of a children's book. It relied far more on mood than explicit violence and was a far cut above the current crop of horror movies.
12. The Whisperers (1967)
I remember hearing about this film when I was a kid. It starred Dame Edith Evans as an old woman who lives alone with "voices" her only company and is preyed on by her son and con artists before being delivered into the custody of an estranged husband who is not too happy to be reunited with her. Evans' dotty but deep performance and the twisting plot are completely engrossing.
13. A Most Wanted Man (2014)
One of Philip Seymour Hoffman's last movies where he plays a German spy chief involved in a John Le Carre intrigue concerning a mysterious suspected terrorist. It's a beautifully complex story and Hoffman's rumpled, shrewd presence dominates.
14. Out Of Sight (1998)
This is another long-overdue catch-up, Steven Soderbergh's Elmore Leonard adaptation about a sexy U.S. marshal who gets involved with a bank robber. It's one of the movies that made George Clooney's career and it showed classy possibilities for Jennifer Lopez's career that she has yet to follow up.
15. Pete Kelly's Blues (1955)
I'm a big fan of Jack Webb's 50's Dragnet and this crime film where he starred as a 20's jazz trumpeter has the same, tight punchy rhythm but enhanced with imaginative camera shots, acting support from the likes of Edmond O'Brien, Janet Leigh and Lee Marvin and singing by Peggy Lee and Ella Fitzgerald.
16. Sexual Chronicles Of A French Family (2012)
This takes a little explanation. It's essentially a French softcore sex film that I caught on Netflix. It starts with a teenage boy who is caught masturbating in school and it expands to explore the sexual desires of his entire family, his parents, sister, older brother, and grandfather. It does so in a natural, open-minded way completely different from the snickering embarrassment you'd probably see in an American treatment of this theme. There are a lot of near-hardcore sex scenes and by the end almost everyone is happily paired off with someone, including the older brother with his boyfriend. The grandfather has passed on but a young prostitute he built a relationship with gets accepted into the family.
17. The Boss (1956)
This was an odd but interesting combination of plots. It starred John Payne as a World War I veteran who rises through the ranks of his hometown's political machine to become a statewide power broker who isn't above a shady deal or two. The odd part is that it switches emphasis in the second half from dirty dealings to the boss' crumbling relationship with his wife and feels more like a soap opera by the end. Nevertheless, Payne makes an excellent tough guy.
18. Compulsion (2013)
A very strange black comedy that stars Heather Graham as a woman obsessed with getting her own TV cooking show who develops a creepy fixation on a despondent former child actress who lives across the hall played by Carrie-Anne Moss. I've always thought Graham was underrated and her combination of manic cheerfulness and derangement here is really impressive.
19. Wish Me Away (2011)
A lovely documentary on country music star Chelly Wright and her decision to come out as a lesbian.
20. Ernest And Celestine (2014)
The one animated feature I managed to see was this French film about the friendship that forms between a mouse and a bear in a world where the two species regard each other as monsters. It was funny and beautifully drawn. I know there's a dubbed version around with American voice actors but I saw the original French version and the voice work was delightful.
Labels: 2014 films, Alain Resnais, Compulsion, Frances Ha, Greta Gerwig, Heather Graham, Jack Webb, Make Way For Tomorrow, Mike Leigh, Mr. Turner, The Babadook
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Manfred Diehl (* 13. November 1950 in Westerhorn) ist ein ehemaliger Kunstturner und Turntrainer.

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Manfred Diehl ist der Zwillingsbruder des Turners Peter, ebenfalls mehrfacher Deutscher Meister. Beide waren Mitglieder des ETSV Gut Heil Itzehoe, ab 1976 Mitglieder und Mannschaftsmeister in der Deutschen Turnliga mit der Siegerländer Kunstturnvereinigung in den Jahren 1978 und 1979 und auch zusammen Mitglieder des MTV Hörnerkirchen, der 2001 im SV Hörnerkirchen aufging, und turnen heute noch zusammen in der Show-Turngruppe "Los Barros".

Manfred Diehl wurde als Nationalturner am Bundesleistungszentrum in der Deutschen Turnschule in Frankfurt am Main bis 1975 trainiert. Er wurde 1975 Deutscher Meister im Bodenturnen und 1978 im Pferdsprung. Er nahm 1978 bei der Turn-Weltmeisterschaften 1978 in Straßburg teil.

Vom 20. September 1982 bis Ende 2009 war er Nationaltrainer für das Kunstturnen in Luxemburg.

Einzelnachweise

Turner (Deutschland)
Deutscher Meister (Turnen)
Turnnationaltrainer
Nationaltrainer (Luxemburg)
Deutscher
Geboren 1950
Mann
Person (Turnen, Luxemburg)

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Having an iOS or Android device and want to hook it up with a huge screen and see the things in your small device on a big screen? then here is the ClamBook, a device like MacBook Air in look that helps you hook up your Android or iOS phones and tablets and enjoy the content from a laptop-like device with full QWERTY keyboard and multi-touch track pad.
In fact you transforming your Android and iOS Smartphones and tablets into a laptop once you connect the device with Clambook. The Clambook features a 16:9 widescreen backlit display, a dedicated Android navigation button for instant access to media controls and apps, 3D cinema sound and a multitouch trackpad capable of performing gestures on.
The Clambook uses MHL, the combination USB 2.0 and HDMI port, to take graphics and audios from your phones while charging it. A device like Clambook is not new, we have already see such dock, from Motorola as well as some other companies even before that. The company hasn't announced an pricing or availability details but the Clambook is expected to hit the market in this holiday season.


After a speaking to his wife Nicky, an occupational therapist at L.U.C.C.A, a support and care centre for special needs children in Randburg, Byron Leggett and 5 friends decided to take on the mammoth Comrades marathon to open up a young girl's life to new possibilities.
The friends from Johannesburg and Durban were inspired by the ethos of the 90 km ultra-marathon, affectionately known as the 'ultimate human race' which takes place on the 10th of June 2018.
Nicky then introduced the runners to Isabella Beck (8) one of her promising students who she has been facilitating for the 2.5 years. Izzy is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone and coordination that affects 1 in 326 children in South Africa. Izzy experiences both physical and visual impairment, symptoms common with her condition, and relies on others to navigate her environment and interact with her peers.
Anyone who meets Izzy describes a beaming personality, a smile that can melt hearts and an intelligence not to be underestimated.
Meeting Izzy at her uncle's home in Sandringham with her parents Liesle and Carl and older brother Ryder present, the runners were moved by the loving support she receives from her family and the commitment they all share in helping her to reach her full potential.
Hoping to assist Izzy and her family in a meaningful way, the runners set up a campaign on donations based crowdfunding platform, BackaBuddy to appeal to the public to help purchase Izzy a highly specialized eye tracker. The device operating on specific software will allow Izzy to access her communication system through her eye movements and a selection of images and words that will generate a voice output on her command.
You can contribute to Izzy's eye tracker by donating here.


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USS Prudent (PG-96) je bila korveta izboljšanega razreda Flower, ki je med drugo svetovno vojno plula pod zastavo Vojne mornarice ZDA.

Zgodovina
Ladja je bila naročena kot HMS Privet (K291) za Kraljevo vojno mornarico, ki jo je 16. avgusta 1943 predala Vojni mornarici ZDA. Med vojno je patruljirala po pomorskih poteh ob vzhodni obali ZDA. Leta 1949 so ladjo prodali v italijansko trgovsko mornarico. Leta 1951 je bila prodana Italijanski vojni mornarici, ki jo je sprva poimenovala Elbano, nato pa preuredila v hidrografsko raziskovalno ladjo ITS Staffetta (P 408).

Glej tudi

 seznam korvet razreda flower

Korvete razreda Flower
Korvete razreda Flower v Vojni mornarici ZDA
Korvete druge svetovne vojne


Nidec must first divest its refrigeration compressor business.
The three manufacturers added more propane products.
The German manufacturer will release its first unit in November.
The unit will be sold in Germany, then rolled out across Europe.
R290 now standard for energy-efficient 'Slimline' range.


Local music lovers traveled back to the 1950s last Thursday at Carnegie Music Hall when the Pittsburgh-based River City Brass band played several famous '50s tunes for an enthusiastic audience.
Founded in 1981, the brass band features a 28-piece ensemble and tours throughout the United States. The group now boasts a total of 15 recordings, and continues to play a repertoire spanning from Broadway to big band swing and jazz.
Under the musical direction of James Gourlay, River City Brass is quite successful. The charismatic conductor was the star of the show on Thursday. A native of Scotland, Gourlay is musically gifted and holds the band together well. Between numbers, Gourlay gave short, entertaining introductions that explained the background of each piece.
The night's program yielded many other notable performances. One such performance was "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White." This work by composer Louiguy (pseudonym for Louis Guglielmi) had a distinctive Spanish flare, making it an exciting contrast to the typical marching band-style brass bands. River City Brass' principal cornet player, Bernard Black, gave a lovely solo performance during the piece.
The band also integrated the Pine-Richland High School band into its program on Thursday. Pine-Richland is a high school in Gibsonia, located north of Pittsburgh. The band of around 90 members performed two numbers before intermission. Conducted by Pine-Richland band director James Stillwagon, the students put on a beautiful performance.
As a brass band, River City Brass is obviously not known for its presentation of vocal music. This performance, however, featured two numbers with solo singers and while the band was successful instrumentally, it was disappointing vocally. The singing was quite underwhelming and although the addition of vocals certainly added a jovial element to the performance, it ultimately took away from the concert's professionalism.
At the close of the concert, the Pine-Richland students joined with River City Brass to perform a powerful interpretation of the famous "Stars and Stripes Forever" by American composer John Philip Sousa. This moving rendition closed the performance with a bang and left the audience with happy, patriotic feelings.


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Inge Seiwert (* 12. April 1948 in Schildau; † 22. September 2006 in Leipzig), geb. Streubel, war eine Ethnologin aus Leipzig.

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Inge Seiwert wurde 1948 in der Familie eines Landwirts in Schildau geboren. Nach ihrer Abiturprüfung auf der Oberschule in Torgau 1966, studierte sie am Orientalischen Institut der Universität Leipzig Arabistik und Ökonomie der Arabischen Länder. Sie schloss ihr Studium 1971 als Diplom-Arabistin ab und arbeitete zunächst für die Außenhandelsfirma Interpelz mit Schwerpunkt auf den Ländern des Nahen und Mittleren Ostens. Von 1982 bis zu ihrem Tod arbeitete sie als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin und verantwortliche Kustodin mit Schwerpunkt Südeuropa und Orient am Museum für Völkerkunde zu Leipzig.

Während ihrer Tätigkeit am Museum erarbeitete sie zahlreiche Konzeptionen für erfolgreiche ethnographische Ausstellungen, die in Leipzig und anderen Orten gezeigt worden sind. Sie verfasste mehrere Kataloge zur Begleitung dieser Ausstellungen und veröffentlichte zahlreiche wissenschaftliche Aufsätze.

1971 heiratete Inge Seiwert den Arabisten Wolf-Dieter Seiwert, mit dem sie bis zu ihrem Tod 2006 zusammen lebte.

Veröffentlichungen (Auswahl)
Artikel
 Inge Seiwert. "Mittelasien in Sammlung und Ausstellung." In: Mitteilungen aus dem Museum für Völkerkunde Leipzig 50, 1985 S. 41–46
 Inge Seiwert und Wolf-Dieter Seiwert 1990. "Orientalische Kulturen zwischen Atlantik und Hindukusch." In: Völkerkunde Museen 1990 : Festschrift für Helga Rammow hrsg. von Volker Harms. Lübeck .
 Inge Seiwert. "Eine armenische Hochzeit: Lackmalereien aus dem Iran." In: Mitteilungen aus dem Museum für Völkerkunde Leipzig 54, 1992 S. 41–47

Ausstellungen
 Carola Krebs und Inge Seiwert. Kostbarkeiten Orientalischer Basare : Schmuck aus einer niedersächsischen Privatsammlung. Leipzig: Museum für Völkerkunde zu Leipzig – Grassimuseum, 1995 ISBN 978-3910031142
 Inge Seiwert und Ingo Nentwig. Kleider der Pferde : Asiatische Satteldecken aus der Sammlung des Salgo Trust for Education, New York. Leipzig: Museum für Völkerkunde zu Leipzig – Grassimuseum, 1996 ISBN 978-3-910031-15-9
 Inge Seiwert, Reingard Neumann, Karin Rührdanz, Mohammed Malmanesh, Frederike Voigt und Jutta Maria Schwedt. Rosen und Nachtigallen : die 100-jährige Iran-Sammlung des Leipzigers Philipp Walter Schulz. Leipzig: Museum für Völkerkunde zu Leipzig – Grassimuseum, 2000 ISBN	978-3-910031-26-5
 Wolf-Dieter Seiwert und Inge Seiwert. Das Erbe der Antike : traditioneller Schmuck und Volksglaube zwischen Orient und Okzident aus der Sammlung "Schätze des Orients". Braunschweig: Braunschweigisches Landesmuseum, 2001 ISBN 978-3-927939-55-4
 Marita Andó und Inge Seiwert. Berührungen : Gerd Thielemann : ein Leipziger Maler und Sammler in Mittelasien und Russland. Leipzig: Museum für Völkerkunde zu Leipzig – Grassimuseum, 2003 ISBN 978-3910031319
 Inge Seiwert und Lotar Balke. Rund und schön : 10 Jahre Europäischer Ostermarkt, hrsg. von Irene Ziehe. Berlin: Museum Europäischer Kulturen, 2003
 Inge Seiwert Töchter des Jemen. Leipzig: Museum für Völkerkunde zu Leipzig – Grassimuseum, 2005 ISBN 978-3-910031-35-7

Literatur
 Lothar Stein. 2010. In memoriam Inge Seiwert (12.04.1948–22.09.2006). In: Jahrbuch der Staatlichen Ethnographischen Sammlungen Sachsen 45.

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Ethnologe
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter eines Museums in Leipzig
DDR-Bürger
Deutscher
Geboren 1948
Gestorben 2006
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Recently I had a call from a mom asking if she should wash her berries before storing in the fridge. Her 30-something daughter, who, of course, knows everything, insisted that she should wash first. The mom wasn't so sure. In this case, mom knew best.
I too, after a weekend visit to the farm market, am faced with the task of preparing the produce for storage, some of which carry vestiges of field dirt, or may be wet from a recent wash in the packinghouse. I don't want them to spoil before I can eat them all. And, most of all, I do not want to waste what is edible.
So what is the best way to treat your veggies and fruits and ensure that they will be in the best condition when you go to use them? Well, it depends. Fresh fruits and vegetables require different storage methods and can be stored for various lengths of time.
First, know that some fruits and vegetables keep their quality better if NOT stored in the refrigerator. These include fresh tomatoes, potatoes, onions (except for spring onions and scallions, which must be refrigerated), winter squash, pumpkin and melons, until ripe, then refrigerate. However, once any of these are cut open, they should be refrigerated. Fruits and vegetables stored at room temperature should be in a cool, dry, pest-free, well-ventilated area separate from household chemicals.
To wash or not to wash? Even the experts disagree when giving advice on washing garden produce. Some tell you not to wash before storage and some will tell you to wash off any garden dirt before even bringing produce into the home. At issue is this: if you bring in garden dirt on your fresh produce, you may be introducing pathogenic microorganisms into your kitchen—while, if you wash your produce before storage, you run the risk of increasing the likelihood that your fresh produce will mold and rot more quickly.
If you choose to wash produce before storage, be sure to thoroughly dry fruits and vegetables with a clean paper towel. If you choose to store without washing, take care to shake, rub or brush off any garden dirt with a paper towel or soft brush while still outside. Never wash berries until you are ready to eat them (Mom was right). Storing fresh produce in plastic bags or containers will minimize the chance that you might contaminate other foods in the refrigerator. Keep your refrigerator fruit and vegetable bin clean. Keep your refrigerator at 40° F or less. If your refrigerator has a fruit and vegetable bin, use that, but be sure to store fresh produce away from (above) raw meats, poultry or fish.
All stored produce should be checked regularly for signs of spoilage such as mold and slime. If spoiled, toss it out. All cut, peeled or cooked vegetables or fruits should be stored in clean, covered containers in the refrigerator at 40° F or less.
Beans, green or yellow Refrigerator crisper: up to 3 days Store in plastic bags. Do not wash before storing. Wet beans will develop black spots and decay quickly. Wash before preparation.
Broccoli Refrigerator crisper: 3 to 5 days Store in loose, perforated plastic bags. Wash before using.
Beets, Carrots, Parsnips, Radish, Turnips Refrigerator crisper: 1 to 2 weeks Remove green tops and store vegetables in plastic bags. Trim the taproots from radishes before storing. Wash before using.
Berries Refrigerator crisper: 2-3 days Before storing berries, remove any spoiled or crushed fruits. Store unwashed in plastic bags or containers. Do not remove green tops from strawberries before storing. Wash gently under cool running water before using.
Chard Refrigerator crisper: 2-3 days. Store leaves in plastic bags. The stalks can be stored longer if separated from the leaves. Wash before using.
Corn Refrigerator crisper: 1 to 2 days For best flavor, use corn immediately. Corn in husks can be stored in plastic bags for 1 to 2 days.
Cucumbers Refrigerator crisper: up to 1 week Wipe clean and store in plastic bags. Do not store with apples or tomatoes. Wash before using.
Herbs Refrigerator crisper: 2 to 3 days Herbs may be stored in plastic bags or place upright in a glass of water (stems down). Cover loosely with plastic bag.
Lettuce, spinach and other greens Refrigerator crisper: 5 to 7 days for lettuce; 1 to 2 days for greens Discard outer or wilted leaves. Store in plastic bags in the refrigerator crisper. Wash before using.
Refrigerator: 3 to 4 days for cut melon For best flavor, store melons at room temperature until ripe. Store ripe, cut melon covered in the refrigerator. Wash rind before cutting.
refrigerate it in plastic bags. Wash before eating.
Peppers Refrigerator crisper: up to 2 weeks Wipe clean and store in plastic bags. Wash before using.
Summer squash, patty pan Refrigerator: 2-3 days Wipe clean and store in plastic bags. Wash before eating.
Tomatoes Room temperature; once cut, refrigerator crisper: 2 to 3 days Fresh ripe tomatoes should not be stored in the refrigerator. Refrigeration makes them tasteless and mealy. Wipe clean and store tomatoes at room temperature away from sunlight. Wash before eating. (Refrigerate only extra-ripe tomatoes you want to keep from ripening any further.) Store cut tomatoes in the refrigerator.
For a more inclusive list of produce likely to be purchased from your local farm market, go to www.foodsafety.uconn.edu and go to Storing Fresh Garden Produce.
Fresh produce can be a source of the microorganisms that cause foodborne illness. The consumer shares responsibility for the safety of the produce they eat. Store safely in a clean refrigerator or storage area; when it is time to prepare your fruits and vegetables for eating, be sure to wash well: do not soak produce in water, but rinse well or dunk and swish in water just to cover, using fingers or scrub brush as appropriate. There is no need use special veggie washes or bleach in the wash water.
For more information on washing and storing fresh fruits and vegetables, contact the Home and Garden Education Center at ladybug@uconn.edu or 1-877-486-6271.


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Q: Using quantifiers with free indices as declarative conditions in equation solving This is a toy example:
Is there a way to rewrite
Reduce[{Norm@{c[1],  c[2],  c[3]} == 1,
        0 <=  c[1] < c[2] < c[3]},
        {c[1], c[2], c[3]}]

As something like
Reduce[{Norm@{c[1], c[2], c[3]} == 1,
          0 <= c[1] &&
          ForAll[{i,j}, Implies[i<j, c[i] < c[j]]]}, {c[1], c[2], c[3]}]

?
(Which of course doesn't work)

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Arizona State 10, Michigan State 7
When: 4:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 14, 2019
Where: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan
Temperature: 75°
Head Official: Mark Duddy
By Field Level Media
Arizona State marched 75 yards for the winning touchdown, a 1-yard run by Eno Benjamin, with 50 seconds to play, giving the Sun Devils a 10-7 victory over No. 18 Michigan State on Saturday in East Lansing, Mich.
The drive was highlighted by Arizona State's conversion on fourth-and-13, leading to the winning score. Freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels dropped back to pass but took off running with a wide-open field in front of him, picking up 15. Four plays later, the Sun Devils were in the end zone.
Michigan State (2-1) appeared to tie the game in the final seconds on a 42-yard field goal from junior kicker Matt Coghlin, but the Spartans were flagged for too many men on the field. His 47-yarder as time expired went wide left.
The loss kept Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio from becoming the winningest coach in program history.
Arizona State (3-0) gained only 216 total yards, but the Sun Devils got the plays when they needed them. Benjamin gained only 38 yards rushing, but Daniels threw for 140 and ran for 37.
Fifth-year senior quarterback Brian Lewerke threw for 291 yards, while fifth-year senior Darrell Stewart had nine catches for 121 yards for the Spartans, who gained 404 yards but managed only seven points after scoring 51 against Western Michigan last week. Redshirt freshman running back Elijah Collins gained 72 yards on 19 carries, including a 9-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
The sloppiness was clear early in the first half, as Michigan State committed four penalties and converted just four of nine third downs. Lewerke's first-quarter fumble stalled one drive, while Coghlin, who entered the game perfect on seven field-goal attempts this season, missed wide right for 47 yards and 31 yards. The second miss came after Michigan State was called for delay of game, taking away a 26-yarder that would have tied the game at 3 before halftime.
Arizona State, meanwhile, wasn't rattled by the big stage, even with a true freshman starting at quarterback and an inexperienced offensive line. The Sun Devils managed only 104 total yards before the break, but took advantage of Coghlin's first miss, marching 48 yards on 10 plays to take a 3-0 lead with 3:40 left in the second quarter on a 41-yard field goal from sophomore Christian Zendejas.
Top Game Performances
Arizona State Michigan State
Eno Benjamin Player Elijah Collins
11 Attempts 19
38 Yards 72
3.4 Avg Yards 3.8
1 Touchdowns 1
0 Long 0
Brandon Aiyuk Player Darrell Stewart Jr.
5 Receptions 9
64 Yards 121
12.8 Avg Yards 13.4
Team Stats Summary
Yards Scoring Defense
Team Tot Rus Pas TD FG INT Sck FF
Arizona State 216 76 140 1 1 0 1.0 1
Michigan State 404 113 291 1 0 0 4.0 0

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Q: Show full hostname in bash? Any way to show full hostname in bash instead of partial?
Now for domain.com it's:
user@domain:~$
Would like it to be:
user@domain.com:~$
Debian 8.5

A: The bash prompt is configured by the PS1 variable. You can configure it simply by setting the variable for example like this:
export PS1="$(hostname -f):~$ "

If you want to make the configuration permanent you can put the export command in your ~/.bashrc file.
I recommend reading the ArchWiki Page for more information.

A: For Debian 10 open file located at: /etc/bash.bashrc
change 21st line from:
PS1='${debian_chroot:+($debian_chroot)}\u@\h:\w\$

to:
PS1='${debian_chroot:+($debian_chroot)}\u@\H:\w\$

\h becomes \H
then do following command:
source /etc/bash.bashrc

or restart your bash session/relogin.


After four major hip hop releases. Finally "4trackmind" that started it all is available again. Real Hip Hop. The album that gained mudkids national acclaim with raving reviews in major press outlets like "The Source" . This is what hip hop is all about. Back to the basics. "Rap Can Do" & "Freekya" are instant classics. College Radio ate this record up for over six months at its release. Scoring CMJ, Hits Magazine and Source chart spots. Sound Scanned more in L.A. and New York than in all of the midwest. Choc Surreal who fed Eminem his lunch at Scribble Jam 1998 in a freestyle battle. (I saw live video)give us his best. The 1st album. How dirty, how street. Theese cats were and always Dirtballin' . Check it out.
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Indianapolis hip-hop!! aka Naptown… Peace to the Mudkids!!!


I Challenge You to raise the Bar on Yourself! – Decide to be a Great Partner in your relationship, become so amazing that you inspire your partner and others!
Inspirational Relationship Advice from The Relationship Specialist, author Mark Webb, M.S., L.M.F.T.


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package loader

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	"reflect"
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	"github.com/docker/cli/cli/compose/types"
	"github.com/imdario/mergo"
	"github.com/pkg/errors"
)

type specials struct {
	m map[reflect.Type]func(dst, src reflect.Value) error
}

func (s *specials) Transformer(t reflect.Type) func(dst, src reflect.Value) error {
	if fn, ok := s.m[t]; ok {
		return fn
	}
	return nil
}

func merge(configs []*types.Config) (*types.Config, error) {
	base := configs[0]
	for _, override := range configs[1:] {
		var err error
		base.Services, err = mergeServices(base.Services, override.Services)
		if err != nil {
			return base, errors.Wrapf(err, "cannot merge services from %s", override.Filename)
		}
		base.Volumes, err = mergeVolumes(base.Volumes, override.Volumes)
		if err != nil {
			return base, errors.Wrapf(err, "cannot merge volumes from %s", override.Filename)
		}
		base.Networks, err = mergeNetworks(base.Networks, override.Networks)
		if err != nil {
			return base, errors.Wrapf(err, "cannot merge networks from %s", override.Filename)
		}
		base.Secrets, err = mergeSecrets(base.Secrets, override.Secrets)
		if err != nil {
			return base, errors.Wrapf(err, "cannot merge secrets from %s", override.Filename)
		}
		base.Configs, err = mergeConfigs(base.Configs, override.Configs)
		if err != nil {
			return base, errors.Wrapf(err, "cannot merge configs from %s", override.Filename)
		}
	}
	return base, nil
}

func mergeServices(base, override []types.ServiceConfig) ([]types.ServiceConfig, error) {
	baseServices := mapByName(base)
	overrideServices := mapByName(override)
	specials := &specials{
		m: map[reflect.Type]func(dst, src reflect.Value) error{
			reflect.TypeOf(&types.LoggingConfig{}):           safelyMerge(mergeLoggingConfig),
			reflect.TypeOf([]types.ServicePortConfig{}):      mergeSlice(toServicePortConfigsMap, toServicePortConfigsSlice),
			reflect.TypeOf([]types.ServiceSecretConfig{}):    mergeSlice(toServiceSecretConfigsMap, toServiceSecretConfigsSlice),
			reflect.TypeOf([]types.ServiceConfigObjConfig{}): mergeSlice(toServiceConfigObjConfigsMap, toSServiceConfigObjConfigsSlice),
			reflect.TypeOf(&types.UlimitsConfig{}):           mergeUlimitsConfig,
			reflect.TypeOf(&types.ServiceNetworkConfig{}):    mergeServiceNetworkConfig,
		},
	}
	for name, overrideService := range overrideServices {
		overrideService := overrideService
		if baseService, ok := baseServices[name]; ok {
			if err := mergo.Merge(&baseService, &overrideService, mergo.WithAppendSlice, mergo.WithOverride, mergo.WithTransformers(specials)); err != nil {
				return base, errors.Wrapf(err, "cannot merge service %s", name)
			}
			baseServices[name] = baseService
			continue
		}
		baseServices[name] = overrideService
	}
	services := []types.ServiceConfig{}
	for _, baseService := range baseServices {
		services = append(services, baseService)
	}
	sort.Slice(services, func(i, j int) bool { return services[i].Name < services[j].Name })
	return services, nil
}

func toServiceSecretConfigsMap(s interface{}) (map[interface{}]interface{}, error) {
	secrets, ok := s.([]types.ServiceSecretConfig)
	if !ok {
		return nil, errors.Errorf("not a serviceSecretConfig: %v", s)
	}
	m := map[interface{}]interface{}{}
	for _, secret := range secrets {
		m[secret.Source] = secret
	}
	return m, nil
}

func toServiceConfigObjConfigsMap(s interface{}) (map[interface{}]interface{}, error) {
	secrets, ok := s.([]types.ServiceConfigObjConfig)
	if !ok {
		return nil, errors.Errorf("not a serviceSecretConfig: %v", s)
	}
	m := map[interface{}]interface{}{}
	for _, secret := range secrets {
		m[secret.Source] = secret
	}
	return m, nil
}

func toServicePortConfigsMap(s interface{}) (map[interface{}]interface{}, error) {
	ports, ok := s.([]types.ServicePortConfig)
	if !ok {
		return nil, errors.Errorf("not a servicePortConfig slice: %v", s)
	}
	m := map[interface{}]interface{}{}
	for _, p := range ports {
		m[p.Published] = p
	}
	return m, nil
}

func toServiceSecretConfigsSlice(dst reflect.Value, m map[interface{}]interface{}) error {
	s := []types.ServiceSecretConfig{}
	for _, v := range m {
		s = append(s, v.(types.ServiceSecretConfig))
	}
	sort.Slice(s, func(i, j int) bool { return s[i].Source < s[j].Source })
	dst.Set(reflect.ValueOf(s))
	return nil
}

func toSServiceConfigObjConfigsSlice(dst reflect.Value, m map[interface{}]interface{}) error {
	s := []types.ServiceConfigObjConfig{}
	for _, v := range m {
		s = append(s, v.(types.ServiceConfigObjConfig))
	}
	sort.Slice(s, func(i, j int) bool { return s[i].Source < s[j].Source })
	dst.Set(reflect.ValueOf(s))
	return nil
}

func toServicePortConfigsSlice(dst reflect.Value, m map[interface{}]interface{}) error {
	s := []types.ServicePortConfig{}
	for _, v := range m {
		s = append(s, v.(types.ServicePortConfig))
	}
	sort.Slice(s, func(i, j int) bool { return s[i].Published < s[j].Published })
	dst.Set(reflect.ValueOf(s))
	return nil
}

type tomapFn func(s interface{}) (map[interface{}]interface{}, error)
type writeValueFromMapFn func(reflect.Value, map[interface{}]interface{}) error

func safelyMerge(mergeFn func(dst, src reflect.Value) error) func(dst, src reflect.Value) error {
	return func(dst, src reflect.Value) error {
		if src.IsNil() {
			return nil
		}
		if dst.IsNil() {
			dst.Set(src)
			return nil
		}
		return mergeFn(dst, src)
	}
}

func mergeSlice(tomap tomapFn, writeValue writeValueFromMapFn) func(dst, src reflect.Value) error {
	return func(dst, src reflect.Value) error {
		dstMap, err := sliceToMap(tomap, dst)
		if err != nil {
			return err
		}
		srcMap, err := sliceToMap(tomap, src)
		if err != nil {
			return err
		}
		if err := mergo.Map(&dstMap, srcMap, mergo.WithOverride); err != nil {
			return err
		}
		return writeValue(dst, dstMap)
	}
}

func sliceToMap(tomap tomapFn, v reflect.Value) (map[interface{}]interface{}, error) {
	// check if valid
	if !v.IsValid() {
		return nil, errors.Errorf("invalid value : %+v", v)
	}
	return tomap(v.Interface())
}

func mergeLoggingConfig(dst, src reflect.Value) error {
	// Same driver, merging options
	if getLoggingDriver(dst.Elem()) == getLoggingDriver(src.Elem()) ||
		getLoggingDriver(dst.Elem()) == "" || getLoggingDriver(src.Elem()) == "" {
		if getLoggingDriver(dst.Elem()) == "" {
			dst.Elem().FieldByName("Driver").SetString(getLoggingDriver(src.Elem()))
		}
		dstOptions := dst.Elem().FieldByName("Options").Interface().(map[string]string)
		srcOptions := src.Elem().FieldByName("Options").Interface().(map[string]string)
		return mergo.Merge(&dstOptions, srcOptions, mergo.WithOverride)
	}
	// Different driver, override with src
	dst.Set(src)
	return nil
}

//nolint: unparam
func mergeUlimitsConfig(dst, src reflect.Value) error {
	if src.Interface() != reflect.Zero(reflect.TypeOf(src.Interface())).Interface() {
		dst.Elem().Set(src.Elem())
	}
	return nil
}

//nolint: unparam
func mergeServiceNetworkConfig(dst, src reflect.Value) error {
	if src.Interface() != reflect.Zero(reflect.TypeOf(src.Interface())).Interface() {
		dst.Elem().FieldByName("Aliases").Set(src.Elem().FieldByName("Aliases"))
		if ipv4 := src.Elem().FieldByName("Ipv4Address").Interface().(string); ipv4 != "" {
			dst.Elem().FieldByName("Ipv4Address").SetString(ipv4)
		}
		if ipv6 := src.Elem().FieldByName("Ipv6Address").Interface().(string); ipv6 != "" {
			dst.Elem().FieldByName("Ipv6Address").SetString(ipv6)
		}
	}
	return nil
}

func getLoggingDriver(v reflect.Value) string {
	return v.FieldByName("Driver").String()
}

func mapByName(services []types.ServiceConfig) map[string]types.ServiceConfig {
	m := map[string]types.ServiceConfig{}
	for _, service := range services {
		m[service.Name] = service
	}
	return m
}

func mergeVolumes(base, override map[string]types.VolumeConfig) (map[string]types.VolumeConfig, error) {
	err := mergo.Map(&base, &override, mergo.WithOverride)
	return base, err
}

func mergeNetworks(base, override map[string]types.NetworkConfig) (map[string]types.NetworkConfig, error) {
	err := mergo.Map(&base, &override, mergo.WithOverride)
	return base, err
}

func mergeSecrets(base, override map[string]types.SecretConfig) (map[string]types.SecretConfig, error) {
	err := mergo.Map(&base, &override, mergo.WithOverride)
	return base, err
}

func mergeConfigs(base, override map[string]types.ConfigObjConfig) (map[string]types.ConfigObjConfig, error) {
	err := mergo.Map(&base, &override, mergo.WithOverride)
	return base, err
}

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Game value for a pursuit-evasion differential game problem in a Hilbert space
Abbas Ja'afaru Badakaya, Aminu Sulaiman Halliru and Jamilu Adamu
2022, 9(1): 1-12 doi: 10.3934/jdg.2021019 +[Abstract](715) +[HTML](346) +[PDF](322.29KB)
We consider a pursuit-evasion differential game problem with countable number pursuers and one evader in the Hilbert space \begin{document}$ l_{2}. $\end{document} Players' dynamic equations described by certain \begin{document}$ n^{th} $\end{document} order ordinary differential equations. Control functions of the players subject to integral constraints. The goal of the pursuers is to minimize the distance to the evader and that of the evader is the opposite. The stoppage time of the game is fixed and the game payoff is the distance between evader and closest pursuer when the game is stopped. We study this game problem and find the value of the game. In addition to this, we construct players' optimal strategies.
Abbas Ja\'afaru Badakaya, Aminu Sulaiman Halliru, Jamilu Adamu. Game value for a pursuit-evasion differential game problem in a Hilbert space. Journal of Dynamics & Games, 2022, 9(1): 1-12. doi: 10.3934/jdg.2021019.
Zero-sum games for pure jump processes with risk-sensitive discounted cost criteria
Chandan Pal and Somnath Pradhan
2022, 9(1): 13-25 doi: 10.3934/jdg.2021020 +[Abstract](551) +[HTML](297) +[PDF](359.52KB)
In this paper we study zero-sum stochastic games for pure jump processes on a general state space with risk sensitive discounted criteria. We establish a saddle point equilibrium in Markov strategies for bounded cost function. We achieve our results by studying relevant Hamilton-Jacobi-Isaacs equations.
Chandan Pal, Somnath Pradhan. Zero-sum games for pure jump processes with risk-sensitive discounted cost criteria. Journal of Dynamics & Games, 2022, 9(1): 13-25. doi: 10.3934/jdg.2021020.
Copositivity meets D. C. optimization
Abdellatif Moudafi and Paul-Emile Mainge
Based on a work by M. Dur and J.-B. Hiriart-Urruty[3], we consider the problem of whether a symmetric matrix is copositive formulated as a difference of convex functions problem. The convex nondifferentiable function in this d.c. decomposition being proximable, we then apply a proximal-gradient method to approximate the related stationary points. Whereas, in [3], the DCA algorithm was used.
Abdellatif Moudafi, Paul-Emile Mainge. Copositivity meets D. C. optimization. Journal of Dynamics & Games, 2022, 9(1): 27-32. doi: 10.3934/jdg.2021022.
Explaining the definition of wholesale access prices in the Portuguese telecommunications industry
Vitor Miguel Ribeiro, Fernando Lobo Pereira and Rui Gonçalves
The 2016–2018 triennium was a period marked by a fierce dispute between the European Commission and Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações, Portugal, on the need to regulate wholesale access prices. While the European Commission defended the imposition of Fiber-To-The-x regulation in non-competitive areas, the Portuguese sectoral regulator argued in favor of the persistence of Fiber-To-The-x deregulation. Following a Game Theory approach, the present study demonstrates that the transition from Fiber-To-The-x deregulation to Fiber-To-The-x regulation should only occur when a given territorial unit becomes a competitive area since the subgame perfect Nash equilibrium captures a regulatory framework optimally characterized by the imposition of active access price deregulation (regulation) in non-competitive (competitive) areas, that is, local administrative units characterized by a weak (strong) degree of vertical spillover, respectively. Meanwhile, ducts access regulation must be permanently imposed throughout the national territory, despite it can be relaxed in competitive areas if the regulator imposes intra-flexibility to establish a monopolistic bottleneck to ensure social welfare maximization. Previous conclusions require to introduce both facility-based and service-based competition at the entry stage as well as active and passive obligations at the regulation stage in a multi-stage game with complete information. The present analysis legitimizes the emergence of a new optimization theory in the telecommunications literature, whose modus operandi is contrary to (coincident with) the ladder of investment theory in non-competitive (competitive) areas, respectively. Differently from the view sustained by the ladder of investment theory, which defends that a short-term regulatory touch combined with long-term market deregulation is a socially optimal strategy, the new theory confirms that a regulatory intervention is socially desirable only in the long run. The conceptual refinement is meticulously explained and labeled as the theory of creative creation because, differently from the Schumpeterian gale of creative destruction, whose processes of industrial mutation are permanently market-driven by assumption, a period of regulatory holidays followed by successive regulatory interventions dependent on the degree of vertical spillover observed in the telecommunications industry can effectively promote investment realization that continuously revolutionizes the market structure from within, incessantly destroying the old technology. The theory of creative creation reflects the regulatory framework currently in force in the Portuguese Telecommunications Industry.
Vitor Miguel Ribeiro, Fernando Lobo Pereira, Rui Gon\u00E7alves. Explaining the definition of wholesale access prices in the Portuguese telecommunications industry. Journal of Dynamics & Games, 2022, 9(1): 33-74. doi: 10.3934/jdg.2021024.
Analysis of communities of countries with similar dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic evolution
Emiliano Alvarez, Juan Gabriel Brida, Lucía Rosich and Erick Limas
2022, 9(1): 75-96 doi: 10.3934/jdg.2021026 +[Abstract](397) +[HTML](165) +[PDF](2372.24KB)
This work addresses the spread of the coronavirus through a non-parametric approach, with the aim of identifying communities of countries based on how similar their evolution of the disease is. The analysis focuses on the number of daily new COVID-19 cases per ten thousand people during a period covering at least 250 days after the confirmation of the tenth case. Dynamic analysis is performed by constructing Minimal Spanning Trees (MST) and identifying groups of similarity in contagions evolution in 95 time windows of a 150-day amplitude that moves one day at a time. The intensity measure considered was the number of times countries belonged to a similar performance group in constructed time windows. Groups' composition is not stable, indicating that the COVID-19 evolution needs to be treated as a dynamic problem in the context of complex systems. Three communities were identified by applying the Louvain algorithm. Identified communities analysis according to each country's socioeconomic characteristics and variables related to the disease sheds light on whether there is any suggested course of action. Even when strong testing and tracing cases policies may be related with a more stable dynamic of the disease, results indicate that communities are conformed by countries with diverse characteristics. The best option to counteract the harmful effects of a pandemic may be having strong health systems in place, with contingent capacity to deal with unforeseen events and available resources capable of a rapid expansion of its capacity.
Emiliano Alvarez, Juan Gabriel Brida, Luc\u00EDa Rosich, Erick Limas. Analysis of communities of countries with similar dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic evolution. Journal of Dynamics & Games, 2022, 9(1): 75-96. doi: 10.3934/jdg.2021026.
Crisis risk prediction with concavity from Polymodel
Yao Kuang and Raphael Douady
2022, 9(1): 97-115 doi: 10.3934/jdg.2021027 +[Abstract](301) +[HTML](152) +[PDF](898.63KB)
Financial crises are an important research topic because of their impact on the economy, businesses, and populations. However, prior research tends to generate reactive systemic risk measures, in the sense that the measure surges after the crisis starts. Few of them succeed in warning of financial crises in advance. In this paper, we first sketch a toy model that produces normal mixture distributions based on a dynamic regime switching model. We derive that the relative concavity among various indices tends to increase before a crisis. Using Polymodel theory, we introduce a measure of concavity as a crisis risk indicator, and test it against known crises observed in the past. We validate this indicator by a trading strategy holding long or short positions on the S & P 500 Index, depending on the indicator value.
Yao Kuang, Raphael Douady. Crisis risk prediction with concavity from Polymodel. Journal of Dynamics & Games, 2022, 9(1): 97-115. doi: 10.3934/jdg.2021027.
A note on the Nash equilibria of some multi-player reachability/safety games
Athanasios Kehagias
2022, 9(1): 117-122 doi: 10.3934/jdg.2021028 +[Abstract](188) +[HTML](95) +[PDF](310.65KB)
In this short note we study a class of multi-player, turn-based games with deterministic state transitions and reachability / safety objectives (this class contains as special cases "classic" two-player reachability and safety games as well as multi-player and ""stay–in-a-set" and "reach-a-set" games). Quantitative and qualitative versions of the objectives are presented and for both cases we prove the existence of a deterministic and memoryless Nash equilibrium; the proof is short and simple, using only Fink's classic result about the existence of Nash equilibria for multi-player discounted stochastic games
Athanasios Kehagias. A note on the Nash equilibria of some multi-player reachability\/safety games. Journal of Dynamics & Games, 2022, 9(1): 117-122. doi: 10.3934/jdg.2021028.
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1.1 "Seller" shall mean Statewide Fluid Power Pty Ltd T/A Statewide Hydraulics and its successors and assigns.
1.3 "Guarantor" means that person (or persons), or entity who agrees herein to be liable for the debts of the Client if a Limited Liability Client on a principal debtor basis.
1.5 "Services" shall mean all services supplied by the Seller to the Client and includes any advice or recommendations (and where the context so permits shall include any supply of Services as defined supra).
2.1 Any instructions received by the Seller from the Client for the supply of Goods and/or the Client's acceptance of Services and/or Goods supplied by the Seller shall constitute acceptance of the terms and conditions contained herein.
2.5 The contract price is subject to Rise & Fall variation. Calculation for Rise and Fall variation shall be in accordance with the formula set out in the Schedule attached to these Terms & Conditions of Trade.
2.6 All literature, samples, specifications, dimensions and weights submitted with this quotation are approximate only and the data and descriptions contained in catalogues and other advertising material while being as accurate as possible may not necessarily be identical with products and services the Seller supplies, and the Seller reserves the right to supply products that have minor modifications in specifications as the Seller sees fit.
2.7 The descriptions, illustrations and performances contained in catalogues, other advertising material and price lists do not form part of the contract of sale of the products.
3.2 Unless expressly agreed to the contrary, the Company will manufacture in accordance with accepted tolerance standards.
3.3 As described on the invoices, quotation, work authorisation, sales order or any other work commencement forms as provided by the Seller to the Client, all equipment will be of standard design and manufacture and according to the quoted standards, carefully inspected and where applicable submitted to its standard tests at the works be fore despatch. If tests are requested by the Client to determine the performance of Goods, the test procedure to be used must be acceptable to the Company and the Client agrees to reimburse the Company for the cost of any test, other than those normally required.
(c) The Price of the Goods shall, subject to clause 4.2, be the Seller's quoted Price, which shall be binding upon the Seller provided that the Client shall accept in writing the Seller's quotation within thirty (30) days.
4.2 The Seller may by giving notice to the Client at any time up to seven (7) days before delivery increase the Price of the Goods to reflect any increase in the cost to the Seller beyond the reasonable control of the Seller. (including, without limitation, foreign exchange fluctuations, taxes and duties, provisions of any Acts, By-Law, Order or Regulation of any parliament, municipality or local authority enacted after the date of contract between the Client and Seller and the cost of labour, materials and other manufacturing costs).
4.5 At the Sellers sole discretion, for certain approved Clients payment will be due thirty (30) days following the date of the invoice.
4.6 The Seller may withhold delivery of the Goods until the Client has paid for them, in which event payment shall be made before the delivery date.
4.7 Payment will be made by cash on delivery, or by cheque, or by bank cheque, or by credit card (plus any charges that maybe applicable) or by direct credit or by any other method as agreed to between the Client and the Seller.
5.1 Delivery of the Goods shall be made to the Client's address. The Client shall make all arrangements necessary to take delivery of the Goods whenever they are tendered for delivery, or delivery of the Goods shall be made to the Client at the Sellers address.
5.3 The costs of carriage and any insurance which the Client reasonably directs the Seller to incur shall be reimbursed by the Client (without any setoff or other withholding whatever) and shall be due on the date for payment of the Price. The carrier shall be deemed to be the Client's agent.
5.7 The Seller shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused in accessing the work site beyond reasonable control of the Seller (including, without limitation, damage to pathways, driveways and concreted or paved or grassed areas).
5.8 The company will not insure any deliveries unless instructed in writing to do so. All insurance charges so incurred will be invoiced as an extra to the Client.
5.10 The failure of the Seller to deliver shall not entitle either party to treat this contract as repudiated.
5.11 The Seller shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatever due to failure by the Seller to deliver the Goods (or any of them) promptly or at all.
7.1 The Client hereby disclaims any right to rescind, or cancel the contract or to sue for damages or to claim restitution arising out of any misrepresentation made to him by any servant or agent of the Seller and the Client acknowledges that he buys the Goods relying solely upon his own skill and judgement and that the Seller shall not be bound by nor responsible for any term, condition, representation or warranty other than the warranty given by the Manufacturer which warranty shall be personal to the Client and shall not be transferable to any subsequent Client.
8.1 The Client shall inspect the Goods on delivery and shall within seven (7) days of delivery notify the Seller in writing of any alleged defect, shortage in quantity, damage or failure to comply with the description or quote. The Client shall afford the Seller an opportunity to inspect the Goods within a reasonable time following delivery. If the Client shall fail to comply with these provisions the Goods shall be conclusively presumed to be in accordance with the terms and conditions and free from any defect or damage.
(d) the Goods are returned in as new condition as is reasonable possible in the circumstances.
8.3 The Seller may (in its discretion) accept the Goods for credit but this may incur a restocking fee as determined by the Seller from time-to-time plus any freight.
9.1 Subject to the conditions of warranty set out in Clause 9.2 & 9.3 the Seller warrants that if any defect in any workmanship manufactured by the Seller becomes apparent and is reported to the Seller within three (3) months of the date of delivery (time being of the essence) then the Seller will (at the Sellers sole discretion) repair the defect or replace the workmanship.
9.2 The company's express warranty is limited to new equipment is for a period of six (6) months or 1,000 hours of operation which ever occurs first, unless otherwise agreed in writing. For spare parts the period of warranty is ninety (90) days and for service labour thirty (30) days.
9.4 For Goods not manufactured by the Seller the warranty shall be the current warranty provided by the manufacturer of the Goods. The Seller shall be under no liability whatsoever except for the express conditions as detailed and stipulated in the manufacturers warranty.
9.5 In the case of second hand Goods the Client acknowledges that he has had full opportunity to inspect the same and that he accepts the same with all faults and that no warranty is given by the Seller as to the quality or suitability for any purpose and any implied warranty, statutory or otherwise, is expressly excluded. The Seller shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to the Goods, or caused by the Goods, or any part thereof however arising.
11.2 Conversely, in such a situation, where the Client has supplied drawings, the Seller in its sale conditions may look for an indemnity (the specifications and design of the Goods (including the copyright, design right or other intellectual property in them) shall as between the parties be the property of the Seller). Where any designs or specifications have been supplied by the Client for manufacture by or to the order of the Seller then the Client warrants that the use of those designs or specifications for the manufacture, processing, assembly or supply of the Goods shall not infringe the rights of any third party.
11.3 The Client warrants that all designs or instructions to the Seller will not cause the Seller to infringe any patent, registered design or trademark in the execution of the Clients order.
11.4 No responsibility is accepted by the Company for loss or damage to Client's patterns and/or goods left in the Company's possession or in transit to or from its premises, such patterns and /or goods being the absolute property of the Client.
11.5 Special tooling created by the Company remains the property of the company.
12.2 If the Client defaults in payment of any invoice when due, the Client shall indemnify the Seller from and against all the Seller's costs and disbursements including on a solicitor and own Client basis and in addition all of/ or the Seller's nominees costs of collection.
(a) The Client shall not deal with the money of the Seller in any way which may be adverse to the Seller.
(b) Until such time as ownership of the Goods shall pass from the Seller to the Client the Seller may give notice in writing to the Client to return the Goods or any of them to the Seller. Upon such notice the rights of the Client to obtain ownership or any other interest in the Goods shall cease.
(c) If the Client fails to return the Goods to the Seller then the Seller or the Seller's agent may enter upon and into land and premises owned, occupied or used by the Client, or any premises as the invitee of the Client, where the Goods are situated and take possession of the Goods, without being responsible for any damage thereby caused.
(e) The Client shall not charge the Goods in any way nor grant nor otherwise give any interest in the Goods while they remain the property of the Seller.
(f) The Seller may require payment of the Price or the balance of the Price due together with any other amounts due from the Client to the Seller arising out of these terms and conditions, and the Seller may take any lawful steps to require payment of the amounts due and the Price.
(g) The Seller can issue proceedings to recover the Price of the Goods sold notwithstanding that ownership of the Goods may not have passed to the Client.
(h) Until such time the Client has the Seller's authority to convert the goods into other products and if the goods are so converted, the parties agree that the Seller will be the owner of the end products.
and/or Guarantor's obligations and indebtedness to the Seller and further to do and perform all necessary and other acts including instituting any necessary legal proceedings, and further to execute all or any documents in the Seller's absolute discretion which may be necessary or advantageous to give effect to the provisions of this clause.
18.1 The environmental management at any site on which the Company's equipment is used is the responsibility of the Client. The Company disclaims responsibility for any infringements which occur related to breaches of Acts, Rules or Regulations pertaining to environmental pollution aspects such as noise, atmospheric, water, sewer, dangerous goods, waste disposal, etc.
18.2 It is the Client's responsibility to have the Goods installed and/or all auxiliary services operative prior to requested commissioning, and if the Company commissioning representative upon arrival on site finds that the Goods are not ready for commissioning, any extra costs incurred may be invoiced as an extra.
19.2 In the event that the Seller retains possession of parts removed in the process of repair of Goods then, the Seller may dispose of the Goods as they see fit thirty (30) days following the date of invoice.
20.2 All Services/Goods supplied by the Seller are subject to the laws of Victoria and the Seller takes no responsibility for changes in the law which affect the Services/Goods supplied.
20.3 The Seller shall be under no liability whatever to the Client for any indirect loss and/or expense (including loss of profit) suffered by the Client arising out of a breach by the Seller of these terms and conditions.
20.4 In the event of any breach of this contract by the Seller the remedies of the Client shall be limited to damages. Under no circumstances shall the liability of the Seller exceed the Price of the Goods.
20.5 The Client shall not set off against the Price amounts due from the Seller.
20.6 The Seller may license or sub-contract all or any part of its rights and obligations without the Client's consent.
20.7 The Seller reserves the right to review these terms and conditions at any time and from time to time. If, following any such review, there is to be any change in such terms and conditions, that change will take effect from the date on which the Seller notifies the Client of such change.


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EXAMINER: Judge says secret messages reveal Robert Pickton's MKULTRA connection
August 9, 7:16 PM Vancouver UFO Examiner Jon Kelly
Vancouver-based international war crimes judge Alfred Lambremont Webre spoke to Secret Message TV , offering his views on a new analysis of soundtracks from the 2002 Robert Pickton cellmate interview video tapes released last Friday. During the show, chilling secret messages encrypted in the prisoner's spoken comments were revealed when the videotapes were played in reverse. These messages described the worst serial killer case in Canadian history in a context of ritual murder and blood sacrifice. In his remarks, Mr. Webre reflected on how the mirror-encrypted messages revealed that Pickton was not acting alone, but through connections with a Project MKULTRA-like Canadian domestic assassination program targeting economically vulnerable Aboriginal women.
The soundtrack of this show will also be broadcast on Vancouver Coop Radio, CFRO 102.7 FM www.coopradio.org on Monday August 16, 2010 at Noon – 1 PM Pacific.
Message in the mirror
The messages detected in Pickton's voice were discovered during a study that monitored the mirror-filtered audio waveforms of the soundtracks from the interview video tapes. This procedure has been publicly demonstrated as effective in near real-time detection of factual military, forensic, clinical and executive intelligence.
In the last decade this reporter Jon Kelly has received international radio and television coverage for providing forensic analysis in a number of high-profile cases including Bonnie Lee Bakley (Robert Blake), Kobe Bryant, the BTK Killer, Waco, the Jonestown Massacre and the Cell Phone Stalker.
On one occasion, Sheriff's department insiders spoke off the record to one radio host for a Denver, CO news-talk radio station, explaining how this reporter's analysis of Kobe Bryant's public apology described details of the 2003 sexual assault complaint known only to police investigators.
Canada's worst?
One source describes Robert Pickton as "... a former pig farmer and serial killer convicted of the second-degree murders of six women. He is also charged in the deaths of an additional twenty women, many of them prostitutes and drug users from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. In December 2007 he was sentenced to life in prison, with no possibility of parole for 25 years – the longest sentence available under Canadian law for murder.
"During the trial's first day of jury evidence, January 22, 2007, the Crown stated he confessed to forty-nine murders to an undercover police officer posing as a cellmate. The Crown reported that Pickton told the officer that he wanted to kill another woman to make it an even 50, and that he was caught because he was "sloppy"."
The cellmate interview tapes were released on Friday. Eight years after Robert Pickton's arrest, development of a new and alternative transcript of the interview had begun.
Aug 9, 2010 7:22:31 PM | Current Affairs, Film, Interviews, Religion, Science, Secret Message TV, Television, Vancouver UFO Examiner
SMTV: Robert Pickton's Secret Messages Vancouver-based international war crimes judge Alfred Lambremont Webre joins host Jon Kelly to discuss how secret messages encrypted backwards in the Robert Pickton cellmate interview reveal Pickton's ties to MKULTRA.
James Gilliland on Ultradimensional UFO Video Censorship Author, educator and founder of ECETI Ranch James Gilliland joins the Secret Message Report - Podcast Edition to discuss his new video of an ultradimensional UFO flying over the ranch along with censorship of ECETI UFO research data within the UFO community. Watch the UFO video on SecretMessageTV.com.


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According to a study published in September of 2009 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS), Hatha yoga can reduce the forward curvature of the spine in seniors with adult-onset hyperkyphosis.
Hyperkyphosis, which is commonly known as "dowager's hump," is a forward curvature of the spine with an angle of 40 degrees or greater. This curvature causes those with hyperkyphosis to have bent-over posture. The condition is believed to be caused by a number of factors, including vertebral fractures, muscle weakness, osteoporosis, and low bone density.
Of the 172 participants in this study, half were randomly assigned to a control group. Those in the control group attended seminars and conferences designed to mimic the social atmosphere of yoga sessions. This was to insure that any changes in the kyphosis of the participants could not be attributed to a general increase in activity. The rest of the participants practiced yoga three days a week for 24 weeks. Each Hatha yoga session lasted approximately one hour.
Those practicing yoga also reported less upper back pain, less early awakenings, and less insomnia than the control group.


While I can't say that I hate my job, I can explain why you probably hate yours. Interestingly, there is good psychology research out there, which dives into this idea of work satisfaction. If you have ever felt like the place you work won't love you back, this post will explain why you have felt that way.
Richard Ryan and Edward Deci believe that a strong link exists between self-motivation and work-satisfaction. In other words, they believe that people don't need an extrinsic reward (e.g. to be "paid more") if they are self-motivated to do a better job.
Ryan and Deci studied and introduced three important factors (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) that they found led to increasing self-motivation and satisfaction at work.
Have you ever wondered why it infuriates you when an insurance company or administrator tells you how to do your job? It's because they are taking your autonomy.
Health care providers often use the word "autonomy" to describe how we allow patients to make their own decisions once they've been armed with the information they need.
Autonomy at work has a similar meaning. Essentially, we gain satisfaction when we are able to determine for ourselves how we spend our time and how we accomplish our job.
In most physician burnout surveys, a lack of autonomy is usually a leading cause of burnout. From EMR's to encroaching administrators and insurance companies, there are many things vying for our decision making capacity.
How then can we fight back to regain our autonomy?
In a system that refuses to change, the main way is through achieving financial independence. When there is enough money in the bank (or passive income being generated each month) to cover our living expenses, people can't tell you how to do your job. Actually, they can. You just don't have to listen.
If administrators insist on stealing your autonomy, you know where to find the door. You should also know how to adopt a Hell Yes Policy.
Having the financial freedom to choose your path is empowering. It can allow you to cut back, build a side hustle, or to leave completely if your financial house is in order.
Do some locums work; start a web site; write a book (read this guest post if you want to know how); do some expert witness medical malpractice work; buy some real estate; etc. All of these things may help provide that autonomy you seek.
When we are good at our job, we are more likely to be motivated and, therefore, to be satisfied at work. When we feel incompetent, work satisfaction declines.
It is very frustrating when performing tasks that do not come natural to us.
As an example, I see this all the time in my line of work when I supervise residents performing ultrasound guided nerve blocks. This skill comes more naturally for some than it does for others.
As their skills grow and they become competent, it is easy to see how much more motivated they are to perform the same tasks (and how much more joy they derive from doing it well).
Another piece to this is that competence and autonomy are probably related. If given autonomy, people are more likely to attack a given problem via a method that best utilizes their skill set. The opposite is also true. When micromanaged, people are often forced to perform tasks in a way that doesn't suit their skill set.
For this reason, I try not to micromanage my residents/fellows. This is the secret to increasing both motivation and satisfaction. Giving my residents autonomy allows them to feel both self-directed and skilled at what they are doing.
That said, for my readers who are early in your training… do not shy away from things that are harder for you to master! You become competent by trying the difficult tasks, cases, and procedural skills! Practice makes perfect, right?
In fact, I encourage my resident readers to do the following: If you ever feel like a specific case, patient population, or procedure makes you nervous, then you should actively pursue it! Don't ever say no to a challenging case or procedure. Slay the beast; create competence.
Finally, the third component in all of this is relatedness. What a strange word some psychologist came up with.
Relatedness describes the feeling of being supported at work. In other words, when colleagues and bosses provide support, work satisfaction increases. This is probably obvious.
Supporting someone does not mean "telling them what to do." This is important based on what was mentioned earlier about autonomy. Autonomy means self-direction, it does not mean that you are doing it alone or in isolation.
In the end, autonomy and relatedness can both be present.
This is best seen when tasks are being accomplished by a non-micromanaged person who accomplishes their job how they best see fit. When they need help, they know the support is there.
If you have ever said, "I hate my job" hopefully you now understand why. And what to do about it. Being satisfied at work is related to these three key components (autonomy, competence, and support at work).
If you are unhappy and these things are missing from your work, I'd encourage you to fight back the burnout and work dissatisfaction through working towards financial independence, side hustles, or a job change.
If none of those work, become your own boss! Remember, you have a desired skill set. Don't ever forget that.
Do you agree that these three ideas have a substantial impact on your satisfaction at work? How do you think someone can obtain them? Leave a comment below.
I love this post, and I think the key to satisfaction is working out what really works for you personally, as we are all different.
That's exactly right. And I think that fits right into autonomy, honestly. Figuring out what works best for you and then being allowed to do it is a huge part of satisfaction. If, on the other hand, you figured out what you wanted to do but your boss said "no" that's a recipe for unhappiness at work. Thanks for the comment!
It is something that is very specific to my specialty and I would venture to say that there are a lot of radiologists in my camp but for me there are certain modalities that really motivate me when I am assigned that week and others that make the week drag out and does flame the fires of burnout.
My kryptonite modality is mammograms. More so than any other imaging modality it requires extreme visual acuity/scrutiny as you are looking for things like calcifications that could fit on the tip of a needle. And when you do find something, it really isn't satisfying like seeing something interesting on CT or MRI.
The radiologist who is semi-retired and covers the day off of my partner and I each week only accepts covering CT and MRI (my 2 favorites as well).
Unfortunately since there is only 2 of us in the group, it's an every other week event that we are forced to deal with.
You've got to find a balance between the things you love and hate (should I say "don't prefer"?) in your job.
Glad you've figured it out! I hope to do the same over the next few years.


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Devon Timeline
Exploring the rich multicultural history of Devon.
Pocahontas in Exeter?
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The epic story of Native American woman Pocahontas (1596-1617) has fascinated people for generations and here we find a local connection.
Pocahontas landed at Plymouth on June 12th 1616, with her husband John Rolfe, their son Thomas, and 11 of her fellow Powhatans. They travelled to London, where she was presented as a Princess.
In the 17th century (as before that and since), their route would have been the old coach road via Exeter. So we can be fairly sure that Pocahontas and Rolfe stayed overnight in Exeter – perhaps at the White Hart on South St, an inn since the 15th century.
Pocahontas was the daughter of Powhatan or Wahunsenacawh, a chief of a group of peoples in what became Virginia. Legend says that she saved the life of Englishman John Smith by placing her head next to his before the axe fell. She was captured by the settlers, took the name Rebecca and became a Christian. She married John Rolfe, and they had a son called Thomas Rolfe (from whom many people in the US and the UK claim descent).
In the engraving (made in London in 1616 by Simon van de Passe and now held in the British Museum), her name is given as Matoaka or Rebecca.
More on Pocahontas on the online Encyclopaedia Britannica and listen to the excellent edition of Radio 4's In Our Time discussing the story of Pocahontas.
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Q: ImageMagick is not processing png images Could somebody know why this code below is working for jpg and jpeg, but not for png?
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If you want an off grid tiny house then growing your own food is probably very important to you. With an earthship you can have your tiny space and eat it too!
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Collective Soul Interview with Bassist Will Turpin on 10th Studio Album, Solo Efforts, and WTFest
By Darren Paltrowitz 07/27/2017
When it comes to rock radio in the 1990s, few bands were played as much as Atlanta-based Collective Soul. First single "Shine" led Hints Allegations And Things Left Unsaid — which was essentially a demo — to double platinum status in the States. 1995's self-titled album was certified triple platinum by the RIAA based on hits like "December," "Gel," "The World I Know," "Where The River Flows" and "Smashing Young Man." Collective Soul's third studio release, Disciplined Breakdown, sold platinum and yielded big hits with "Precious Declaration," "Blame" and "Listen." The group's fourth album of the 1990s, Dosage, saw its first single "Heavy" stay number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart for 15 weeks beyond having more success with "Run."
Success continued with 2000's RIAA gold certified Blender, which featured a duet with Elton John, and Collective Soul earned a greatest hits compilation from Atlantic Records in 2001. The band went the independent route with 2004's Youth, but the hits would keep coming. The latest effort from Collective Soul was 2015's See What You Started By Continuing, which was released Vanguard Records. Meanwhile, most of the group's members have kept up side projects as frontman Ed Roland has Ed Roland And The Sweet Tea Project, guitarist Dean Roland fronts Magnets And Ghosts, and bassist Will Turpin is at the helm of Will Turpin + The Way.
Check out the video for the song "AYTA"
Currently, Collective Soul is in the midst of a summer tour, which includes a run of amphitheater dates with Sammy Hagar. In addition, the quintet will be part of WTFest at Lion's Park in Brantford, Ontario on July 29th, playing alongside Our Lady Peace, Tonic, Soul Asylum and Treble Charger. On behalf of PureGrainAudio, I had the pleasure of talking with Collective Soul bassist Will Turpin — one of the most pleasant people this writer has ever interviewed — before a bad cell phone connection got in the way. But I was able to grasp the following beyond the brief Q&A below:
01. Collective Soul is currently recording its 10th studio album, aimed at an early 2018 release.
02. The band has a live album in the works, which is a rarity.
03. Turpin has been recording a new solo effort at Real 2 Reel Studios, which will likely be released in the fall. Dean and Ed Roland also have new music in the works.
Check out a trailer video for the band's upcoming new music
When somebody sees Collective Soul live these days, what does the set look like these days?
Will Turpin: It's really hard. We'll get festival sets that are sometimes 60 minutes long, which kind of restricts where we can go with the set. We don't want to sound like we're "just playing the hits," either. We're always going to play "Shine" and "The World I Know," but when we play those 60-minute sets, we'll leave out #1 rock tracks. Not because we're trying to be "too cool for school," but because there's a lot of depth in our albums and we're trying to get to. On the opposite end of the scale, when we're headlining somewhere and we get an hour 45 minutes, up to two hours, I guess we've got nine studio albums now? We try to explore some stuff we believe are stronger tunes and deeper cuts.
So you're doing some upcoming shows with Sammy Hagar, in that kind of situation I'd assume it's closer to the 60 minute set scenario. Is that when you mostly play the hits?
Turpin: Yeah, I think it's a 55-minute set with Sammy. You're going to hear a couple of tunes from the new album, "This" or "Contagious," some of the hooky rock songs, and "Are You The Answer?" Then outside of that, every song you hear is going to be a #1 rock track.
Hear the band's single "Contagious"
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I Can't Stop Wearing These $24 Slippers That Feel Like Clouds on My Feet
And 16,000 Amazon shoppers are just as obsessed as I am.
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Andrea Navarro is a beauty and fashion writer and digital storyteller. She brings nearly 8 years of experience to her writing and is an influencer marketing specialist. Her bylines have appeared in Brides, Southern Living, Glamour, HelloGiggles and Women's Wear Daily. Andrea began her career as an editorial assistant at Conde Nast in New York. She soon joined Teen Vogue as an in-house beauty writer for the brand's website. After moving to Los Angeles, she began working as beauty editor with The Zoe Report. In 2018, she switched to full-time freelance writing on beauty topics. During this time, she started working with brands and influencers directly. In addition to writing regularly, Andrea offers influencer marketing guidance, digital consulting, and social media management services.
I have to admit, I'm a quintessential Taurus: When I say everything in my life needs to be comfortable and cozy, I mean it. As I spent more time at home in the past year during the pandemic, I set out to find items that catered to my comfort, but the one thing I was having a hard time finding was slippers. A solid pair of slippers aren't easy to come by. Some are too firm, some are too flimsy, and some just aren't as soft as you'd expect.
After weeks of searching, I came across the Halluci Cross Band Soft Plush Fleece slippers on Amazon. There were so many different options on the site that it was a bit overwhelming at first—but after seeing the plethora of positive reviews and the beige/camel colorway (neutral shades are right up my alley), I trusted my gut and went with these. Once they arrived at my door and I stepped into them for the first time, I knew they would not disappoint.
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If I could describe the Halluci slippers in one sentence, I'd say they feel like actual clouds on your feet. Not too hard, not too soft, but just right. The memory foam sole is plush enough to make my feet feel relaxed, but still firm enough that it offers ample support. Plus, the slippers have EVA outsoles (the same rubber-like material typically used on sneakers), so the bottoms are waterproof and anti-slip—perfect for stepping outside and grabbing my delivery orders throughout the day.
Aside from the comfort and durability, the slippers are really chic, especially for the low price point. To be honest, I was surprised by how great the quality is for just $24. They're also easy to maintain. For best results, simply hand-wash and then lay them out to air dry, per the brand's instructions. It's natural for slippers to get a little wear and tear, but for the most part, these are as good as new after a wash. I've had them for about six months now, and I don't plan on turning back—these are my go-to slippers.
And I'm not alone here; Amazon shoppers seem to agree that these slippers are amazing. More than 16,000 people (!!) left them a perfect five-star rating. "I. Love. These. Slippers. One of my favorite and best purchases from Amazon. I practically live in these things," one wrote. Another called them the "comfiest things I've ever put on my feet." Some reviewers suggest sizing up for a little more room, but I purchased my usual size 8 and they fit just right.
I'm genuinely considering buying another pair just to have another color to choose from. Until then, you can catch me in my favorite $24 Amazon slippers all day every day.
To buy: $24; amazon.com.
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San Francisco – July 17, 2017 – GenieMD, a market leader in offering mobile health solutions to consumers, today announced the availability of its Telemedicine Platform iVisit™.
More than three-quarters of U.S. healthcare consumers welcome the idea of virtual visits with physicians, according to the results of a consumer survey conducted by The Advisory Board Company. As revealed in a June 19 announcement, 77 percent of consumers would consider seeing a physician virtually, while 19 percent already have, as revealed in the Virtual Visits Consumer Choice Survey, which surveyed 4,879 consumers online during September 2016.
In contrast to video visits, consumers can use iVisit's asynchronous platform to report over 50 common illnesses by answering a short questionnaire relating to their chief complaint. Using iVisit, providers become super efficient, addressing virtual visits in less than 3 minutes compared to 20 minutes on a video call. This translates to a lower cost per patient per visit and in most cases less than the insurance co-pay.
When video visits are desirable for care, iVisit adds asynchronous questionnaire during patient appointment booking, which allows the physician to be more efficient by reviewing the patient's current symptoms and health history prior to the video visit.
iVisit empowers patients by offering built-in care management, medication adherence, vital tracking with smart devices and curated and trustworthy content to better take care of their health and easily involve family and professional caregivers in helping them stay healthy.
Onboarding a new practice takes only a couple of hours with customizable apps (iOS, Android) and web with practice's brand. Administrative dashboard allows for managing all aspects of the application including rich analytics.
GenieMD offers a 30-day free trial and has the most attractive revenue share model to help practices get onboard with Telemedicine with no initial up front cost.
Our Telemedicine platform offers the most comprehensive features available on the market and our premier staff of medical and technology professionals are on the cutting edge of innovation to continue to offer the best of breed healthcare solutions. Our award winning cloud based mobile 1st solution empowers individuals to take a more active role in managing their own health and the health of their loved ones.
At GenieMD our mission is to help improve the quality of human life by providing solutions that enable people to live the healthiest lives possible.


Could you help build a galaxy?
Have you ever wanted to help build a galaxy? Now's your chance.
A University of Portsmouth project is helping blind and visually impaired children to 'feel' the universe.
How young men adapt to fatherhood and whether being a father can speed up becoming an adult is to be examined in new research.
New research from the University of Portsmouth has called for stronger industry legislation in developing countries to help fight business monopolies reducing competition.
People who are more image conscious tend to support more crowdfunding campaigns according to a new study.
University of Portsmouth researchers and teams from around the world are at the forefront of a drive to develop greener composite materials from agricultural waste to be used in the automotive, marine and aerospace industries.


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Q: Laravel Nova How to create a select with options based on other Nova Resouce Is it possible to create Select options from an other Nova resource?
I tried to do this:
Select::make('Contactperson')
     ->rules('required')
     ->options(// Here I want the values from the "Employees"-resource )
     ->displayUsingLabels()
     ->sortable()

I looked through the documentation and did not find anything about this, maybe there is some way around?

A: try like this
->options(Employees::all()->pluck('name', 'id'))

A: It is better to approach the BelongsTo field for this:
https://nova.laravel.com/docs/2.0/resources/relationships.html#belongsto
use Laravel\Nova\Fields\BelongsTo;

BelongsTo::make('Contactperson', 'your_relation_method', 'App\Models\Employees')
    ->rules('required')
->sortable();


Based on the Manga by Mari Yamazaki, Thermae Romae follows a Roman architect named Lucius, who is having trouble coming up with ideas. One day, he discovers a hidden tunnel underneath a spa that leads him to a modern Japanese bath house. Inspired by the innovations found there, he creates his own spa, 'Roma Thermae', bringing in the modern ideas to his time. Each subsequent episode follows Lucius facing some sort of a problem, just to be swept to Japan once again. He visits modern bath houses, personal baths, water parks, fertility festivals, and even zoos. There, he always happens to find the inspiration to solve the exact problem he has been tasked with!


Southern Railway Series 44 Boxcar – The Whittle Shortline Railroad - Wooden Toy Trains!
Sized in proportion with our ever popular wooden toy train C-44 engines. Many Whittle fans will be happy to see a Southern boxcar back in the mix!
Compatible with Thomas, Brio and all Whittle Shortline Railroad toy trains.


The big boys are here and biting and Ft. Lauderdale Shark fishing can be a lot of fun, especially right now. This time of year we see a good number of Kingfish on the reefs and there are days offshore that the Mahi-Mahi get top billing. Bonito, Tuna and Jacks are here and often biting as well. You might even catch a Sailfish as they are a possibility every day. We love and pursue all species here aboard the Marlin and are always ready for anything that might come our way.
But a lot of people enjoy doing battle with a big fish, many of the Sharks offshore now are big fish, and Ft Lauderdale isn't a bad place to target them. Pictured are Chad and 1st mate Dave after a successful catch and release. There are several factors involved. First is that offshore of Ft. Lauderdale is directly in the path of many species of Sharks as they work their way to the south. A second factor is the proximity of these fish to fishermen and the quick access to them. Many large sharks pass by here less than two miles from the beach, and a good number swim by a lot closer than that. And a third and important factor is that the majority of these sharks are hungry, very hungry, possibly due to the large distances they are covering on their migration route.
So now is a good time for fishing here whether you are looking for a mixed bag or hoping on seeing and tangling with something truly large. Maybe a little of both. Our weather is great with only an occasional shower with good current and clear clean water. Just enough wind to make it comfortable yet not too choppy offshore.


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Monday Night Concert: Schiff & Bisenius
The Monday Night Concert Series features piano and violin duo Bobby Schiff and Daniela Bisenius at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. The public is warmly welcomed to enjoy this performance from two very special artists.
Pianist Schiff and violinist Bisenius will present impeccable classical music, sophisticated jazz, Latin jazz, gypsy swing jazz and fiery Eastern European folk.
Schiff is one of Chicago's top Jazz pianists and has worked in Chicago as one of the nation's premier vocal arrangers and accompanists. He is a composer, arranger, conductor, pianist and producer. On the Chicago and Los Angeles music scenes for more 45 years, he has led orchestras and bands, performed on piano and keyboards, directed, composed and arranged for and with the best – Mel Torme, Peggy Lee, Johnny Hartman, Frank D'Rone, Ella Fitzgerald, Barbara McNair, The Arbors and Bobby Rydell.
On a day to day basis, Schiff is working primarily in Chicago as a vocal arranger and accompanist. Playing, arranging and producing albums for numerous independent artists, he also performs with his own jazz trio at several Chicago venues.
Bisenius was born in Bucharest, Romania, to musical parents and started playing the violin at the age of five. In 1984 she took second prize at the Romanian National Competition, after which she joined her father and brother in Germany where they were employed at top orchestras and opera houses.
She has participated in a series of orchestral and solo engagements, and studied under renowned professors of music. In addition, Bisenius has attended master classes in Nice, France.
In 1988 she came to the United States and received a full scholarship at the University of Iowa.
She has performed with many professional orchestras including Naples Philharmonic, Phoenix Symphony and the Chicago Lyrics Opera. In addition, she has shared the stage with great artists such as Natalie Cole, Smokie Robinson, Luther Vandross and Kurt Elling. In addition to performing, Bisenius is a devoted music teacher.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information call 708-386-4040.