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Michael Frazier II, né le  à Tampa en Floride, est un joueur américain de basket-ball. Il évolue au poste d'arrière.

Biographie

Carrière universitaire
Entre 2012 et 2015, Frazier II joue pour les Gators de la Floride.

Lors de la saison 2013-2014, Frazier II marque onze paniers à trois points dans la victoire contre l'université de la Caroline du Sud et établit le record de l'université de la Floride. Il réalise également le record du plus grand nombre de paniers à trois points marqués sur une saison dans cette université avec 118 paniers.

Sa troisième saison a été entachée d'une blessure à la cheville lors d'un match contre Kentucky.

Le , Frazier II s'inscrit à la Draft 2015 de la NBA.

Carrière professionnelle
Non drafté en 2015, Frazier II participe à la Summer League 2015 avec les Warriors de Golden State.

Le , il signe avec les Lakers de Los Angeles. Toutefois, il est libéré par les Lakers le  après avoir disputé quatre matches de présaison.

Après une saison blanche en 2017-2018 en raison d'une blessure, il signe pour la saison 2018-2019 avec les Vipers de Rio Grande Valley en NBA G League. Il est élu MIP à la fin de la saison. Le , il signe jusqu'à la fin de la saison avec les Rockets de Houston.

Le , il signe un contrat two-way avec les Rockets de Houston jusqu'à la fin de saison .

Carrière internationale
Frazier II participe au championnat du monde U19 avec les États-Unis en République tchèque où ils remportent la médaille d'or. En neuf matches dans ce tournoi, il a des moyennes de 6,7 points et 3,1 rebonds par match.

Clubs successifs
 2012-2015 :  Gators de la Floride (NCAA)
 2015-2016 :
  D-Fenders de Los Angeles (D-League)
  Energy de l'Iowa (D-League)
  Mad Ants de Fort Wayne (D-League)
 2016-2017 :  Scaligera Basket Vérone (Serie A2)
 2018-2019 :  Vipers de Rio Grande Valley (G League)
 2019-2020 :
  Rockets de Houston (NBA)
  Vipers de Rio Grande Valley (G League)

Statistiques

Universitaires
Les statistiques de Michael Frazier II en matchs universitaires sont les suivantes :

Notes et références

Liens externes

Joueur américain de basket-ball
Naissance en mars 1994
Naissance à Tampa
Joueur de basket-ball des Gators de la Floride
Joueur des D-Fenders de Los Angeles
Joueur de l'Energy de l'Iowa
Joueur des Mad Ants de Fort Wayne
Joueur de Scaligera Basket Vérone
Joueur des Vipers de Rio Grande Valley
Joueur des Rockets de Houston
Joueur NBA non drafté


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Wednesday 28th July 2004 Kick Off : 19.45 p.m.
A nearly full Ibrox saw a slack Spurs defence leave Rangers chances to win the Walter Tull Trophy as the rain lashed down at the end of the match.
While Keane and Defoe worked well up front to earn some corners that Johnnie Jackson swung into the Rangers goalmouth and Ricketts found space wide, but failed to make the most of his crossing opportunities, Tottenham knocked the ball around well without threatening the Glasgow side. A flying tip over from Robinson in the 20th minute from a corner when Prso got a powerful header in was the first meaningful chance of the evening.
Five minutes later the ball was in the Spurs net. Ricksen's long ball into the Spurs half saw Gardner and a falling Ledley King let it through for Nacho Novo to hit it past Robinson for the first goal of the match. It was a poor goal to concede and is getting a bit typical of the side pre-season.
Robbie Keane almost hit back straight away, when he got into a shooting position and only a strong challenge from Marvin Andrews stopped him doing so. It left Keano laying prostrate on the turf holding his right ankle and was stretchered off following Stephen Kelly's exit on Sunday. The booing of him during his time on the pitch and the cheering as he went off was sick ... but then all that should be expected from the Rangers fans. This injury brought Dean Marney on and saw Ricketts join Defoe up front, while Marney settled on the right side of midfield. After the game we heard that the problem was just a jarred knee, so not as bad as first thought. Thank goodness !!
Coming up to half time, Ricketts came into the game by setting up Jermain, who made himself a yard of space and curled a shot that Klos could only parry and grab at the second attempt. Then the game went to the Spurs end and Paul Robinson got a fine hand to keep out Lovenkrands' header before King knocked it out for a corner. Defoe went down in the box after a neat turn, but it was never going to be a penalty.
Then right on the half-time whistle, Carr lost the ball allowing Loverkrands made a break from the half-way line running 40 yards without a challenge and Prso, standing in the six yard box turned it into the net. It was another poor goal to concede and if this is the way that we are going to defend this season, then it will be a long hard slog again.
The start of the second half saw Gregory Vignal make an appearance on loan from Liverpool, but it was Spurs who had the first go on goal, when Rae brought down Defoe in a central position a couple of yards outside the box, but Jermain hit it straight at the wall. Rangers striker Novo then hit another shot but this time too high, as he continued to cause the Tottenham defence problems and later he drove in a fine shot from the back of the penalty area, getting to the second ball from a corner.
Marney hit Vignal late and slightly from behind, leaving him needing treatment and a weak decision gave Rangers a free-kick from what seemed like a fair tackle, making the game hard to get a flow going. Not that Tottenham were holding on to the ball that well. The passing was a bit sloppy and players seemed to lack the confidence to hold onto it. Vingal's nudge into Defoe's back gave Spurs a dead ball situation right in the middle of the goal in the "D" and a good chance. It was Mendes' pass that had put Defoe away, but it was his last action as he was replaced by Mabizela. The free-kick was another wasted effort, with Jackson hitting the wall and Marney scuffing his shot as it came back.
While Rangers ran at Spurs, Bunjy actually had a decent game. He was managing to nick the ball away from the home players as they tried to move forward and also got into some good positions to clear crosses into the box. Amid a flurry of rash tackles, Defoe got a yellow card for alleged use of the arm and Dean Marney got caught and left the field to be substituted by Mark Hughes. Then Davis went off with what appeared to be a slight groin problem and the Ginger Pele came on up front to partner Jermain, with Ricketts dropping back into midfield.
It is no wonder Juventus are interested in Chris Burke, as he got the ball in the middle of the Tottenham half, strode forward and hit a dinked attempt that just cleared Robinson and the bar. Spurs then had their best opportunity of the half, when Jackson got the ball into Rohan Ricketts, who struck his first shot against a player and then the second way over the top.
The game added little to the hope that the previous friendlies had shown. If there was any truth in this being the first choice XI for Santini, then perhaps it is time to start worrying !! The training has supposedly tough and perhaps that has left the team tired, but they must begin to train up for games as they will come thick and fast at the start at the season. Brown was not fit, Redknapp rested, Davies recovering from his op, Taz missing and Kanoute getting over a virus, so maybe this team did not match up to the hoped line-up on August 14th. With some of the players getting knocks, there might even be some more newcomers by the Liverpool match to flesh the squad out.
The high point was the Spurs contingent who were noisy for their numbers and although the Rangers fans had stuff to sing about, they were quiet for long periods before their goal. The "Premier League, you're Having a laugh" song is getting tiresome, but they didn't like it when our fans sang "Enger-land, Enger-land, Enger-land" at them. Strange, as I thought they wanted to be English and be in the PL ??


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Why CA Has a Lot at Stake in EPA Selection
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt took his turn answering tough questions from a Senate committee as President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the E.P.A. (Gage Skidmore)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Donald Trump's pick to run the Environmental Protection Agency, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, faces strong opposition by environmental and progressive groups - including the League of Conservation Voters.
The League's vice president of government affairs, Tiernan Sittenfeld, said the question of who will run the EPA has a big impact on California policies and politics. Sittenfield said that Pruitt has already made headlines for suing the EPA many times, and has been accused of accepting money from energy companies in his role as a state attorney general.
"It is hard to imagine that Donald Trump could have nominated a worse person to be the administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency," Sittenfield said. "The mission is to protect human health and the environment - our air, our water and our land. Everything about him - his beliefs, his record, his actions - is completely antithetical to the vitally-important mission of the EPA."
Facing questions on his position on climate change during Wednesday's confirmation hearing, Pruitt acknowledged that the climate is changing, but said the appropriate response is up for debate.
Sittenfeld said California has been a national leader on conservation and energy-efficiency issues, but the state could be in constant conflict with Pruitt as head of the EPA.
"This is literally someone who we have seen not only sue the EPA seemingly in conjunction with particular companies - whether its ExxonMobil, or Devon Energy, or Murray Energy - he's also sued the EPA over preventing wildlife from being added to the Endangered Species List," Sittenfield argued.
Oklahoma has made news in recent years with its unprecedented increase in man-made earthquakes caused by the oil-drilling method known as fracking. Pruitt's critics have said he could have been a leader in protecting residents if he had addressed the problem.
Logan Pollard, Public News Service - CA

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Johnson & Johnson Found Liable in Pinnacle Hip Implant Case
A federal jury issued a $500 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson after concluding that the company's Pinnacle metal-on-metal hip implants were defective in design.
The plaintiffs in the case are Texas residents who had the device implanted and alleged that design flaws caused it to fail earlier and more often than expected. They reported serious injuries as a result, including decayed bone and tissue and high levels of metal in their blood.
They said they suffered from these injuries despite Johnson & Jonson's aggressive marketing of the device as safe, durable and long-lasting.
The jury concluded that Johnson & Johnson should have warned consumers about the dangers of its product. The plaintiffs were awarded $140 million in compensation and $360 million in disciplinary damages. Johnson & Johnson has stated it plans to appeal the decision to lower its payout of punitive damages.
The company continues to argue that its product is safe, despite the jury's decision to hold the company accountable for its negligence.
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Johnson & Johnson continues to face a number of lawsuits regarding the quality of its products. In the last month, the company was ordered to pay $72 million in damages for injuries resulting from its talcum powder products. It is also beginning to settle a number of lawsuits claiming its power morcellator caused the spread of cancer in patients.
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Seriously? OMG! WTF?Are they really their age? Archives - Seriously? OMG! WTF?
Today is Jennifer Garner's 47th birthday and she shared a makeup free Selfie. Looking at the birthday girl au naturel, she looks more like she is going on 13 as compared to 30 let alone 3 years from turning 50. Those Neutrogena skin products really are working for her.
Is Kate Beckinsale really 45?
Is Susanna Hoffs really turning 60 this week?
On January 17th, Susanna Hoffs is going to turn the big 6-0. However, looking at the singer from The Bangles, I do not and cannot believe it. She truly looks like she is at least half that age. I guess you can say her youth is burning an Eternal Flame.
Can you believe she is about to turn 60? Or do you think she sang Walk Like an Egyptian because she actually walked with the Egyptians?
Seriously, who doesn't want to look as good as her when at her age?
Is Jane Seymour really 67?
On February 15th, Jane Seymour will turn 68 years old. However looking at her in a bathing suit, you would never believe it. I don't know what magic potion she learned when she was working on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, but I want to be taking the same elixir she has been taking to keep her looking so young? Whatever she is using is obviously working.


The year is 2034 and we found under the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, where the remains of mankind are besieged by dire threats from outside. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt from the skies outside. We will fight not only for our survival, if not also to prevent the extermination of the human race. This version is technologically improved in many ways and adapted to the new Next Gen. New lighting, new physics, a lot of new animations and a considerable improvement in the IA, are just some of the aspects of this new and improved version of Metro Last Light.
Amazing sequal to the first game Metro 2033. The visual are again stunning but the cherry on the cake is the amazing atmosphere the game has. PLAY THIS GAME WITH HEADPHONES ON!!!!
Excellent package and series !


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Organic treatments have been utilized for millennia worldwide, and the reason that they still outsell pharmaceuticals is that of their capacity to work without any included toxicities. CBD functions in a manner just like THC. THC is the active substance found in medical and recreational marijuana and is what creates that feeling of relaxation and calmness.
For the majority of people, cannabis ownership is prohibited and there is no chance to make the most of its well-known impacts without breaking the law or turning to dubious places to acquire it. CBD is 100% legal and offers similar effects without you having to have a prescription. In fact, it is so legal that it is frequently found as an additive in many anti-anxiety tablets cost health food stores. However, the amount of these tablets is minuscule and its true results can not be found in this way.
All of the scientifically kept in mind results can be yours just by taking 1-2 capsules. You get all of the advantages lawfully and without getting the high associated with marijuana use. No little and red eyes, no appetite cravings, no dizziness, and no giddy laughing.
When something can assist treat numerous different conditions and all without the addition of hazardous or unsafe synthetic chemicals generally discovered in pharmaceutical medication, you know you are on to a good thing. Envision having the ability to efficiently rid yourself of tension and stress and anxiety with a few natural capsules. Help prevent seizures connected with epilepsy. Get your blood sugar level level under control. All of this and more is possible with using CBD pills.
The first thing you will discover about these health-improving capsules is that they are 100% 100% natural and organic. There are no hazardous artificial chemicals. No pesticides. No GMO. And no poisonous substances. Sometimes we need to make the most of the amazing plants that nature provides us with to help improve our lives and our health.
All too often we rely on huge pharma, which, of course, we all know can assist alleviate our pain and problems, however at what cost to our bodies? CBA Capsules provide you with an all natural alternative that will work time after time.
The 2nd thing you have to remember of is that you DO NOT require a prescription for these capsules. CBD is 100% legal and safe. Unlike its sis substance THC, which is utilized in medical cannabis treatment, CBD needs no long waits for prescriptions, no big insurance payments to cover its expense, and no need to even visit your physician. Among the biggest reasons for persistent disease is tension, and if you can get rid of tension, then your body has a possibility to recover correctly.
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Cannabidiol works by connecting to the brain's receptors in the very same way that the body's own hormonal agents and chemical signals do. Now, only certain receptors will permit particular compounds to attach to them. Think of them like locks and keys, if you have the ideal secret it fits completely. CBD assists influence brain activity and provides relief and treatment of lots of symptoms and conditions by doing this. As CBD is not psychoactive, there is no high from its use, only benefits.
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The second Hutton Pensions Commission report has confirmed plans to make public sector workers PAY MORE to RETIRE OLDER and to GET LESS PENSION when they do.
Ex-Labour Minister John Hutton, now advising the Con-Dem Government, had already recommended a massive hike in pension contributions. This is on top of the Government's decision to rip off millions of workers and pensioners by switching from RPI to the lower CPI indexation for pensions and benefits from April.
For example, they want teachers' monthly payments to go up by 50% - that's around a £100 per month pay cut. With a public sector pay freeze and rising inflation , this would be another huge squeeze on incomes.
Hutton claims that the increases are inevitable to account for rising life expectancy. It's not true. No actuarial analysis has been provided to justify them. In fact Hutton's own figures show that public sector pension scheme costs are already set to fall. So this extra money isn't to help pay for retiring colleagues. No, the Government just wants to impose an extra tax on public sector workers to plug the hole in their finances. But why should we foot the bill for the bankers' gambling debts?
These attacks are part and parcel of the Government's privatisation agenda. In order to privatise schools and other public services, businesses don't want to have to pay the costs of decent pensions. Reports suggest states that a public sector pension of £20,000 might be cut to just £6,000 in a private scheme.
Hutton's new proposal is that the 'normal pension age' would rise first to 65 for all but then increase further to 68 to track the rising state pension age. Do they seriously expect a 68 year-old to have to struggle around a classroom? Or for older workers to be forced to work on while the younger generation is unable to find employment?
He has also proposed that existing 'final-salary' schemes should be replaced by 'career-average' pensions. Hutton wants to divide opposition by claiming that this would be 'fairer' to those lower down the pay-scale. But what Hutton intends will be unfair to all of us.
In principle, a career-average scheme can be constructed in a way that maintains pension levels – but their intention is to cut pension costs. These schemes will be calculated to give us LESS pension even though we'll be paying in MORE.
Hutton also wants to divide the public sector from private sector colleagues by saying that we can't expect to carry on with final salary pensions when most private-sector workers aren't getting them. But why should we allow ourselves to be ripped-off in the same way as private companies have ripped-off their employees? The best way to defend all workers is for someone to put up a fight – and we are going to!
Hutton's report must be met with a quick response – a co-ordinated ballot across the public sector for united strike action to defeat the pensions robbery. It's also yet another reason to be out on the streets of London on 26 March!
The UCU have already balloted lecturers for action over pensions (and secured a 72% majority for strike action from those in the Teachers Pension Scheme). The PCS, NUT and other teaching unions are discussing balloting for co-ordinated action starting in June. But this mustn't just be a token protest; it must be the start of an escalating program of strike action to defeat these attacks. A famous victory over pensions would then raise workers' confidence to fight all of the Con-Dem's cuts.


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New Riders Of The Purple Sage — Thanksgiving In New York City
Thanksgiving In New York City
3-LP Release date: November 29, 2019
2-CD / Digital Release date: December 6, 2019
Buy 3-LP $58.98
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Previously unissued performance featuring recorded Live to 2-Track at New York City's Academy of Music
The New Riders of The Purple Sage were regarded as America's favorite psychedelic cowboy band in the early 1970s. What had started as a chance for the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia to learn pedal steel guitar as he accompanied singer John "Marmaduke" Dawson and his unique songbook of classic Americana tunes, had become its own entity by 1972.
With the addition of Buddy Cage on pedal steel to replace Garcia, 1972 saw two studio releases in the forms of Powerglide and Gypsy Cowboy. Emerging from the shadow of the Grateful Dead after opening countless shows for them, not only were the New Riders becoming a bona fide live act to contend with, but their performances were earning them a loyal and rabid following on the East Coast, especially in the New York Tri-State area.
Captured at the late show from November 23, 1972, at the Academy of Music, Thanksgiving In New York City features the band in the midst of an energetic and highly regarded tour. Along with Dawson classics like "Henry," "Portland Woman," and "Last Lonely Eagle," lead guitarist David Nelson and bassist Dave Torbert also bring some Bluegrass ("She's No Angel") and R&B ("I Don't Need No Doctor," "Willie And The Hand Jive") to the mix.
An evening with New Riders of the Purple Sage in downtown Manhattan offered music fans a musical panorama that continually upped the ante of the potential of country meets rock with a psychedelic twist. This concert from 1972 began what would be an annual engagement over the Thanksgiving holiday in New York City for the following three years. It was a family vibe of a whole other nature when the New Riders came to town. Crank it up and enjoy the musical feast that is Thanksgiving In New York City!
3-LP Track List:
Leaving On Her Mind
Portland Woman
She's No Angel
I Don't Know You
Long Black Veil
Lochinvar
Truck Drivin' Man
I Don't Need No Doctor
Louisiana Lady
Honky Tonk Women
Last Lonely Eagle
Willie And The Hand Jive
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Cat: OV-360
Categories: New Release, Rock, All, Vinyl
Tag: New Riders Of The Purple Sage


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A copper and enamel charger, Imperial Stroganoff School, Moscow, circa 1910
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
Copper, enamel
circular, polychrome painted with figures in a central circular reserve within four shaped oval reserves on the wide convex border, the views possibly depicting scenes from Pushkin's The Tale of Tsar Saltan, the border ground engraved with the thirty-three bogatyri emerging from the sea, struck on the base and rim with the mark in use from 1907 to 1917
The Stroganoff School was founded in Moscow by Count Sergei Grigoryevich Stroganoff in 1825 and became officially the Imperial Stroganoff Central Institute for Industrial Art in 1901 when it was placed under the patronage of the Empress' sister, Grand Duchess Elizabeth. The school's enamel workshop opened in 1902. Students followed an eight-year course of study and were encouraged to create their own designs in addition to copying well-known works of art; the present lot appears to be an original composition. For the Romanov Tercentenary in 1913, Stroganoff students made several objects for members of the Imperial Family, including the monumental dish depicting scenes from Michael Romanov's election as Tsar, which was presented to Emperor Nicholas II. For additional information, please visit SOTHEBYS.COM.


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Arizona beats NDSU by 3 points, moving to 2-1 for the first time since 2019
Published Sep 18, 2022 12:35am
Updated Sep 18, 2022 12:35pm
By Alex Poor
Kohichiro Yamada | The Daily Wildcat
The Arizona football team stands at the entrance to the field on Sept. 17 at Arizona Stadium. The Wildcats would go on to win the game 31-28 and improve their record to 2-1 on the season.
The University of Arizona football team secured the win over North Dakota State University Saturday night by a score of 31-28 at Arizona Stadium.
"If you love being a Wildcat, you're gonna work hard and you're gonna give extra, then you're gonna do more, and we brought some good players in. We developed, we continue to develop our players that are here, and I think it will continue to get better," head coach Jedd Fisch said.
"Whoever counts us out, make sure to count [us] in," wide receiver Dorian Singer said.
The Arizona offense had a three-and-out on their first drive following a fumbled snap by Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura which set up a third down and 26 for the Wildcats. North Dakota State took their first possession down into Arizona territory but turned it over on downs on the Cats' 41-yard line.
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De Laura and the offense got things moving on their second drive. He rushed for 12 yards to secure a first down and then hit Michael Wiley for 6 yards to move the chains again. A 24-yard reception by Tanner McLachlan then set the Cats up at the 10-yard line. Wiley would run in the touchdown from six yards out to put Arizona up 7-0.
Nobody picked up senior fullback Hunter Luepke in coverage as he caught a 31-yard TD pass from NDSU quarterback Cam Miller, and he went untouched into the endzone to tie it up 7-7.
Arizona went for it on a fourth and 2 and failed to convert, setting up NDSU with excellent field position on the Wildcat 34-yard line.
Fifth-year linebacker Hunter Echols forced a fumble when he sacked Miller on the Arizona 5-yard line and it was recovered by redshirt senior linebacker Jerry Roberts of Arizona at the 17-yard line.
De Laura scrambled up the middle for a 7-yard touchdown to put Arizona ahead 14-7 after a 10-play 83-yard drive.
Miller ran in the touchdown from the 2-yard line to cap off a nine-play, 75-yard drive to tie it up 14-14 with 50 seconds remaining in the first half.
The Wildcats were able to move 56 yards down the field in four plays to set up a 36-yard field goal by Tyler Loop to put Arizona up 17-14 at the half.
The Bison received the kickoff to begin the second half and had a quick three-and-out. They were forced to punt for the first time in the game. Arizona would follow suit with a three-and-out of their own, and a punt to the NDSU 24-yard line.
NDSU did not pass the ball once on a touchdown drive to put them ahead 21-17, picking up chunk plays of 34 and 19 yards rushing on consecutive plays. Luepke ran in the touchdown from six yards out to the left side. Six plays and 76 yards, all on the ground to put the Bison ahead.
The Wildcats refused to go away and responded with an eight-play, 73-yard drive capped off by a 2-yard rushing touchdown from freshman running back Jonah Coleman. An NDSU facemask penalty helped Arizona move the chains early in the drive, and Singer hauled in a big 23-yard catch on third and 13 later on.
Freshman running back Rayshon Luke got the Cats to the NDSU 2-yard line with a 28-yard rush to the left side, and Coleman would finish off the drive with the touchdown.
Luepke would eclipse 100 yards rushing on the day as he ripped off a 38-yard rushing touchdown to put the Bison back up 28-24, his second time finding the endzone.
Jacob Cowing caught a 22-yard pass from de Laura to advance Arizona back into NDSU territory, only his second reception of the game until that point. The drive ended with a 43-yard missed field goal from Arizona's Loop.
Down 28-24 with NDSU deep in their territory in the fourth quarter, the Arizona defense faced a big fourth down and 2. They got the stop and forced the Bison to turn it over on downs, getting the Wildcat offense back on the field.
After a 5-yard conversion to Cowing on fourth down and 1, de Laura went back to him on the next play for a 22-yard touchdown in the back of the end zone. Cowing caught his fifth touchdown of the year just three weeks into the season, and Arizona led once again 31-28 with five minutes remaining in the game.
The Arizona defense came up with a big stop on the ensuing drive, forcing NDSU to punt for only the second time of the game after a three-and-out. From there the Wildcat offense was able to secure a couple of first downs and run out the clock.
"So we've taken the ball away six times in these three games. We know we took away six in 12 [games last season], our goal now is to each week take it away again and keep taking it away, and you can see it's a mindset and it's a mentality," Fisch said.
Arizona gets the win over North Dakota State by a score of 31-28. The Wildcats move to 2-1 on the season and will play at the University of California, Berkeley next week for the Pac-12 conference opener.
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The convention, the first elected Assembly of the First Republic (1792–1804), on 4 February 1794, under the leadership of Maximilien Robespierre, abolished slavery in law in France and its colonies.
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Adherents to faith generally have a desire to sacrilize and validate life and their own role and relationships within the larger scope of existence. Blessing and consecration both serve in the processes of sacrilization and validation and help to give a spiritually contextualized meaning to events and objects. By applying a special identity or virtue to a thing or action that thing or action is given a specific function or special intention and so in it is recognized a meaning relative to the other things or actions of life. The finding of spiritual meaning is certainly not confined to blessing and consecration, yet through blessing and consecration we are able to specifically and in a very direct manner give meaning within a sacred or absolute context. While not the only liturgical vehicles to serve the need of the faithful to find spiritual meaning, blessing and consecration are both very strong tools for achieving these goals within the practice of religion.
In blessing an object, person, place or event one is investing or facilitating the investiture a special sacred attention and spiritual virtue. Blessing is generally done through prayer which is accompanied by an appropriate offering or gift made in exchange for the special sacred virtue being requested. A blessing is bestowed, not by the person requesting or liturgically performing the blessing but by the deity, deities or ancestors to whom the request is made and which will be the source of any special sacred virtue being granted to or invested in that which is being blessed.
Consecration is a liturgical act that facilitates or recognizes a change in ontological condition or state of being. Through consecration a time, place, person or object is intentionally transformed and so it is remade in another state. We often see fire associated with the act of consecration in that fire symbolizes the cooking of the raw into a new state. When a thing is consecrated it is itself, at its very essence, changed; remade and brought or passed into a new state of being. This remaking or changing to a new form is the defining principle which differentiates consecration from blessing or other liturgical actions.
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It can be hard to contemplate the future while confronting the daily reality of serious illness. But RCN member Val Peddie specialises in encouraging patients to think ahead.
Val is a senior charge nurse and fertility specialist at Aberdeen Centre for Reproductive Medicine. Part of her role involves working with young people diagnosed with cancer whose fertility is threatened by chemotherapy, radiotherapy or other medical conditions, and for whom preservation of eggs, sperm or embryos prior to treatment may be a viable option.
The work is complex. It is undertaken within a strict legal framework governing the storage and use of gametes and embryos, and requires expert handling of highly emotive issues.
Val, a former chair of the RCN Fertility Nursing Forum, says that for men cryopreservation of sperm – freezing in liquid nitrogen – is relatively straightforward, although it still involves specialist input in terms of counselling, giving information and gaining informed consent.
For women or young girls, however, fertility preservation is more complex.
In the past, health care professionals were focused primarily on survival, and it has taken time for fertility preservation to become established as a quality of life choice.
But successful treatment of primary disease is now more commonplace, to the point where storage of eggs or embryos is an option.
With young girls in particular, for whom starting a family is a remote idea, broaching the subject of harvesting and freezing eggs requires knowledge, experience and, above all, understanding.
But non-specialists have a key role to play in alerting fertility experts such as Val that a patient in their care may want to consider preservation.
"We don't know who's been admitted to an oncology ward and what their diagnosis and prognosis is," says Val.
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Even so, raising awareness of fertility preservation among other professionals is another important part of her role.
One of the youngest girls to be guided through the process by Val and the team in Aberdeen was only 14 and "extremely sick".
There was a lot to consider, not least the girl's mother who, Val felt initially, was more enthusiastic about pursuing fertility preservation than her daughter was.
Over several days, Val built a trusting relationship with both the mother and the girl, who had a degree of maturity for her age and wanted to avoid future regret. Plans for fertility preservation went ahead.
As the girl was not sexually active, trans-vaginal egg collection required general anaesthesia in the labour ward theatre – an alien environment for any young girl, so timing and access to theatre involved multidisciplinary planning.
"While fertility treatment should always be provided within an empathetic and sensitive environment, caring for adolescents requires additional ethical and moral consideration," Val says.
RCN guidance on fertility preservation published last year highlights the complexities of egg retrieval.
For about a fortnight, the patient must self-administer daily injections of a hormone designed to stimulate the development and maturity of eggs within the ovarian tissue.
The egg collection procedure that follows can be performed under general anaesthetic or conscious sedation, as is usual practice in Aberdeen, and involves attaching a needle guide to a vaginal ultrasound probe. Using ultrasound to locate the ovaries, the needle is advanced into each follicle within the ovarian tissue. Gentle suction is applied to remove the follicular fluid, together with the egg within the follicle.
Although outcomes in many life-limiting illnesses have improved, there are no guarantees of survival. Therefore the process of fertility preservation also involves establishing the patient's wishes if treatment of the primary diagnosis is unsuccessful.
"People considering freezing eggs, sperm or embryos are asked what they would want to happen to their gametes in the event of mental incapacity or death," Val says.
In fertility nursing, Val's role is unusual because she rarely hears about the long-term outcome for her patients. As she says, she may be retired by the time some of her younger patients become parents. But she is permitted to access the local electronic patient management system to check on patients' progress and whether, for example, their primary diagnosis has led to relapse or readmission.
"Cancer survival statistics are usually expressed in one, five and 10 year periods. Where patients reach five years without relapse, this is extremely encouraging, and if they have eggs, sperm or embryos in storage, in my opinion that's a success," she says.
Mary's teenage daughter Imogen* was admitted to hospital in March this year with what turned out to be severe aplastic anaemia, a serious condition for which bone marrow transplant is a treatment option.
The initial plan was for Imogen to be given chemotherapy in preparation for the transplant, if a suitable donor could be found.
Mary and Imogen met specialist fertility nurse Val when Imogen was transferred to Aberdeen within days of diagnosis.
"Obviously, it was a very shocking time for us," says Mary. "I didn't realise to start with that she may need chemotherapy but once the penny dropped and they explained that they would look at preserving fertility they introduced us to Val.
"Fertility preservation hadn't even crossed my mind at first. All you care about is the fact that your child is very seriously ill. But I thought it was a fantastic idea.
After the egg recovery, there were complications. At home, two hours' drive from Aberdeen, Imogen developed severe pain and was readmitted as an emergency with hyperstimulation of the ovaries.
Val explains that given Imogen's diagnosis, she was prescribed progesterone therapy to avoid unnecessary bleeding. But this was counterproductive in that it prevented Imogen from having a period, which would have lowered her hormone levels sufficiently to reduce the risk of hyperstimulation.
So aside from her primary diagnosis, Imogen went through a great deal, Mary says. "It's not plain sailing." Nonetheless, she says her daughter is glad she opted for fertility preservation.
In the event, Imogen's siblings proved not to be suitable bone marrow donors so immunotherapy is being explored instead, in which case she won't require chemotherapy. "But we have the fertility preservation as an insurance," Mary says.


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Q: Receive signal 6 in CCC grader, 2020 s3 Searching for Strings Canadian Computing Competition: 2020 Stage 1, Senior #3
You're given a string N, called the needle, and a string H, called the haystack, both of which contain only lowercase letters a..z.
Write a program to count the number of distinct permutations of N which appear as a substring of H at least once. Note that N can have anywhere between 1 and |N|! distinct permutations in total – for example, the string aab has 3 distinct permutations (aab, aba, and baa).
Problem: my program runs perfectly fine for testcase 1-113, yet no matter how I revise my program, the CCC grader will always show Receive Signal 6 at testcase 114.
#include <bits/stdc++.h>
using namespace std;

int alpha_a[26], alpha_b[26];

bool check() {
    for (int i = 0; i < 26; ++i) {
        if (alpha_a[i] != alpha_b[i]) {
            return false;
        }
    }
    return true;
}
int main() {
    string a, b;
    cin >> a >> b;
    if (b.size() < a.size()) {
        cout << "0" << endl;
        return 0;
    }
    memset(alpha_a, 0, 26);
    memset(alpha_b, 0, 26);
    for (int i = 0; i < a.size(); ++i) {
        ++alpha_a[a[i] - 'a'];
        ++alpha_b[b[i] - 'a'];
    }
    string process = b.substr(0, a.size());
    set<string> no_repetition = {};
    int begin = 0, end = a.size();
    for (; end != b.size(); ++end, ++begin) {
        if (check()) {
            no_repetition.emplace(process);
        }
        process.erase(0, 1);
        --alpha_b[b[begin] - 'a'];
        process += b[end];
        ++alpha_b[b[end] - 'a'];
    }
    if (check()) {
        no_repetition.emplace(process);
    }
    cout << no_repetition.size() << endl;
    return 0;
}

A: This error message is most likely because you keep adding a copy of each permutation to the no_repetition vector, which eventually exhausts the grader's memory and results in std::bad_alloc being thrown; this exception is not caught, and an uncaught exception results in std::terminate being called, which calls abort, which terminates the program with SIGABRT, which usually has the signal number 6.
To obtain full marks on this problem, you need to find a way to deduplicate permutations without storing a copy of each permutation in a set.

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Meanwhile, elites create entitlement programs for less fortunate groups of people in order to solidify their positions of power in the media or politics. Yet these liberal policies have done little to improve the lives of those unfortunate people in our society. Black communities in particular have been destroyed by these handouts, while continuing to support those that provide them.
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Mayer also takes issue with "Dear John" as a musician. "I will say as a songwriter that I think it's kind of cheap songwriting," he says. "I know she's the biggest thing in the world, and I'm not trying to sink anybody's ship, but I think it's abusing your talent to rub your hands together and go, 'Wait till he gets a load of this!' That's bullshit."
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Mercy Ministries Remembers Civil Rights Hero, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Here at Mercy, we believe freedom IS possible! We encourage you to take some time, if you haven't already, to thank God for all the brave men and women like Dr. King who have stepped out with a dream in their hearts and had a life-changing, positive impact on our society today.
In 1986, this day was set aside as a federal holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In 1994, it was also designated as a national day of service. To find a service project in your community, go to www.mlkday.gov.


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Challenges for This Kind of War: Modifying Army Awards for a New Century of Conflict [open pdf - 1MB]
"The United States Army continues to execute counterinsurgency operations in support of the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan. However, inculcating a counterinsurgency ethos into the Army continues to be a challenge. The Army's reward system, which drives individual motivation and reflects corporate values, plays a much-overlooked role in this endeavor. In the Army, as with most organizations, pay, promotion and awards form a tripod of extrinsic motivation, and represent tools that the institution can use to reward or reinforce specific behavior. Today and in the future, pay and promotion have a limited effect to promote and reinforce the development of a counterinsurgency ethos in the Army. The reasons are clear. The Army's award system, developed primarily during the World Wars, is static and rewards combat actions more common to high intensity operations rather than counterinsurgency (COIN). Furthermore, the 'Pyramid of Honor,' which focuses on valorous acts, is deeply ingrained in Army culture. Recently, the Army has spent significant energy creating and revising many facets of doctrine, including the creation of a counterinsurgency field manual. COIN doctrine calls for actions, which limit incentives in the award system. This monograph explains the paradox that results. New Army doctrine directs soldiers to work by, with, and through a host nation. Yet, in Afghanistan, the Army primarily rewards its soldiers for engaging and killing the enemy. This incongruity in Afghanistan produced the wrong kind of incentives and thus, unintended consequences that led to an endorsement for lethal methods as the default. This particular study makes an analysis of the specifics in Afghanistan to understand what the award system needs to consider as additional criteria for incentives. Better understanding of what criteria promotes this kind of action are paramount for success"
Clemmer, Brent Alan
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. School of Advanced Military Studies
Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC): http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/


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NEW HR MANAGER APPOINTED
Darrell Mitchell has been appointed as the company's new Human Resources Manager.
He will be responsible for leading the HR team and developing an HR strategy that incorporates the company's values and culture.
With 25 years of experience in senior HR roles, Darrell was previously an HR consultant writing and delivering his own online management training courses. Before that he spent five years leading the HR function for the maintenance and development teams of a large housing, maintenance and care company.
His varied experience also includes a five-year stint as HR Manager for the Royal Shakespeare Company and a 20-year career in the Prison Service.
Having reached the elite level of his profession, Darrell is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), having completed a CIPD Level 7 Diploma. He is also an ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) qualified mentor, and a qualified and experienced coach.
Darrell said: "I am looking forward to supporting J S Wright's board and associate directors in developing and managing the company's HR systems and processes as the company continues to expand and diversify, as well as helping all its employees to achieve their career goals."
He added: "The HR development strategy will fit closely with J S Wright's values of integrity, loyalty and quality, and its collaborative and supportive culture."
J S Wright has grown substantially over the past ten years to become a £50 million business with new electrical and prefabrication departments, a new residential maintenance company, and a directly employed workforce that has risen to 190 people operating out of offices in Birmingham and London.
Phil Leech, Managing Director of J S Wright, commented: "Darrell's extensive experience, particularly in employee mentoring and training, will prove invaluable in helping us achieve our aims of becoming the M&E contractor of first choice for businesses we choose to work with."
Darrell is also a singer, song writer and a guitarist, performing with the Midlands-based indie/folk band The Occasional Orchestra in his spare time.


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The Great Canadian Soap Company Staff Party
December 22nd 2010
Left to right: Shannon, Em, Conor, Amy's daughter (green shirt sleeve), Katie (Em's daughter),
Amy's daughter, Wayne (Shannon's husband), Mackenzie (Shannon's son), Jordan (Em's son)
Alex's first ever staff party. On December 22nd Em opened her home to her staff, Shannon, Amy, Conor & Alex and their families for the "first annual Christmas staff party". It was a truly lovely time filled with good food, good folks and good fun.
Alex enjoyed playing one of his favourite games, Password. I love to play this game with him; his single word clue choices give so much insight into him, how he thinks and how enormous his vocabulary is (especially considering how little of it he actually shares with us in everyday conversation).
He also enjoyed the challenge (and is still very much enjoying it) of playing with this traditional wooden ball & cup game Em gave him:
Em shared these words with her staff, giving thanks for the unique gifts each of them bring to her Company:
"There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open."
from The Life and Work of Martha Graham
Alex playing "Frère Jacques" on the piano
Thank you Em & family, a great time was had by all!
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Wishing the PEI Roadrunners,
The Staff of The Great Canadian Soap Co.,
all of their Families,
our Family & Friends,
and blog readers...
A very Merry Christmas
and a very happy, safe & healthy 2011
Under the tree we have for you...
a smile
and a song...
Have a wonderful Holiday Season
I went swimming after work.
I playing my new Wii game.
My new book One Hundred Greatest Canadian Sports Moments.
My Death by Chocolate birthday cake.
Thank you for all the Happy Birthday Wishes!
I having a Happy 23rd Birthday.
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TDISC Santa Claus Run
It was cloud and flurries and -2 degrees.
The TDISC Santa Clause Run at UPEI. The loop course on UPEI campus, Belvedere, Mt Edward and University Ave.
It was untimed fun run. There were lots of Santas!
Tonight the PEI Roadrunner Christmas Party and Run at Queen Charlotte Armories.
TDISC Santa Clause Run Facebook Page
http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2010-12-11/article-2036227/Santas-on-the-run-for-a-great-cause/1
Santas on the run for a great cause
Guardian photo by Brian McInnis
Santas on the run
Several hundred Santas or his relatives took time during his busiest season to run five kilometers to raise money for the needy. The run was held at the University of Prince Edward Island Saturday and was organized by a group of tri-athletes. Last year the fun run raised more than $3,000 and they hope to surpass that this year.
Labels: 5K, Charlottetown, December, Tdisc, TDISC Santa Claus Run, UPEI
P.E.I. Ultraman athlete is in select company
http://www.journalpioneer.com/Sports/2010-12-08/article-2028679/P.E.I.-Ultraman-athlete-is-in-select-company/1
Paul Dalton, third from right, celebrates with his support crew seconds after finishing the Ultraman world championship in Hawaii on Nov. 28.
Published on December 8th, 2010
Jason Simmonds
ST. EDWARD - Paul Dalton had this to say after a 30-kilometre bike ride and a seven-kilometre run on Sunday, "I felt really good!"
And why shouldn't he?
Compared to what he was doing just a week earlier, that's a leisurely jog.
Upon crossing the finish line of the Ultraman world championship triathlon in Hawaii on Nov. 28, Dalton became one of only 495 athletes in the world to complete the demanding race in the event's 26-year history. He is also one of only 39 athletes from around the world to complete both the Ultraman Canada race and the Hawaiian race, and one of only a handful to complete both Ultraman races in the same year.
"More people have climbed Mount Everest than have run an Ultraman," said Dalton, admittedly proud of his accomplishment.
Despite getting caught in a current that left him churning in place for a while near the end of his 10-kilometre swim, Dalton, 52, said he was really satisfied with his swim time.
If not for his good swim, he said, he might not have had been able to complete Day 1 of the three-day race within the 12-hour cutoff. One participant, Dalton said, made the cutoff with just one second to spare.
The start of the bike race was so steep - 1,000 feet in three miles - that some bikers walked sections of it. It was a more gradual climb the rest of the way, but gale-force crosswinds kept things difficult and made biking dangerous.
"It took everything to keep from going over the edge or into traffic," Dalton said.
On a long descent, he found himself fighting against the bike all the way.
"More people have climbed Mount Everest than have run an Ultraman." - Paul Dalton
"You couldn't go over 40 kilometres (per hour)," he said, noting there was strong headwind and sharp corners.
His times were three hours 39 minutes 57 seconds (3:39:57) for the swim, and 7:56:41 for the bike. He made the cutoff with 23:32 to spare.
"It was just a hard day," assessed Dalton, adding he was still tired from that race heading into Day 2 of the competition and another 276-kilometre bike ride. At the end of it, Dalton needed help getting off his bike.
After two difficult days of biking, Dalton wasn't sure how he'd do in the double marathon run on Day 3, and surprised himself with a strong finish.
"I had a really good run," he acknowledged.
He was pleased to have his support crew cross the finish line with him, pointing out he would not have been able to do the race without their support and guidance.
Now back home and back to driving his school bus, Dalton said he will soon get back to serious training for next year's Boston Marathon and the Ironman Canada race. He wants to do another Ultraman race, but that will depend on resources. "Keep doing what I'm doing and focus more on the bike section," he said describing his game plan.


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Everyday Sri Lanka
Timber Tales: Traditional Lankan Furniture And Their Origins
Shannine Daniel
When we think of traditional Sri Lankan furniture, our thoughts often go straight to the wooden chairs and storage chests that harken to the old colonial days when Sri Lanka was called Ceylon. In pre-colonial Sri Lanka, seating above floor-level was uncommon; the ancient kings would sit on seats carved out of rock, while the masses would be seated on mats or on the bare ground. The seating furniture that we are now familiar with was first introduced in the 16th century by the Portuguese.
The Sinhala word putuwa (chair) itself was originally a Portuguese word. European-style chairs, tables, bedsteads, and case furniture were made from the early 16th to the mid-17th centuries in the Portuguese colonies of Sri Lanka, India, and Malacca. From the mid-17th century onwards, Dutch colonisation of these areas resulted in the development of Dutch colonial furniture.
Dutch Colonial furniture at a resort inside the Galle fort. Image courtesy remotelands.com
The Europeans recreated their own furniture here, in Sri Lanka. However, the wood that they brought from their native countries did not last long in the tropical climate. Therefore, our local timber began to play a more significant role. The wood varieties used widely during the Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial eras were jak, ebony, calamander, satinwood, nadun, and teak. Numerous other kinds of timber were also used, and skilled cabinet-makers would sometimes combine different kinds of wood. From the 17th century onwards, Jaffna, Bentota, Pettah, Moratuwa, and Galle emerged as important centres for furniture-making. Moratuwa is still a prominent area for woodwork and furniture production. Here are some of the unique pieces of furniture that emerged from that era:
Carved Divans And Settees
Antique couch with traditional motifs. Image credit: Roar/Nishan Casseem
Known as kavichchi in Sinhala, these divans or settees are crafted out of different woods and are available in a variety of styles. Originally of Dutch origin, these large seats were crafted out of indigenous woods, which were afterwards carved with designs and motifs such as decorative spindles and patterns of vines and flowers characteristic to Sri Lanka. In the 19th century, they were commonly found on verandahs and inside houses, regardless of whether the residents were of Dutch Burgher heritage or otherwise. Kavichchis come in a variety of styles, some with armrests and backrests, and some without, but the kind with the double scroll end armrests is the most common.
Planters' Chair (Haansi Putuwa)
A 19th Century hardwood and cane planters' chair. Image courtesy 1stdibs.com
Planters' chairs were also known as verandah chairs as these chairs most often graced the verandah or front porch. They were introduced by the British and may have originated in South India. They were called planters' chairs or plantation chairs because they were popularised by the British as seating in the open gardens and verandahs of plantation bungalows in the hill country. Later on, they became a prominent part of Sinhalese homes as well and were traditionally reserved for the patriarch of the house. The seats of these chairs are made out of woven cane or rattan.
Burgomaster Chair
Dutch colonial ebony Burgomaster chair. Image courtesy suggest-keywords.com
This is a chair with a semi-circular backrest, six curved legs and a round seat made of cane or rattan. It is a unique example of furniture that was introduced to Sri Lanka by the Dutch. Several antique pieces have also been found in Indonesia and South India, and are believed to have either been made in Sri Lanka, or crafted using timber exported from Sri Lanka. The local Burgomaster chairs are usually made of teak, ebony, or jak wood. Though it is uncertain why the Burgomaster looks the way it does, judging by its sturdy structure, it was most probably used on board the Dutch trading ships that sailed from Indonesia to Sri Lanka and South India. It continued to be a common piece of furniture even during the British colonial period. Today, the Burgomaster is a rare piece of furniture for one to come across. It can be found in antique stores and on display at the Dutch Period Museum in Pettah.
Pettagama
Wooden pettagama with ebony and brass carvings. Image courtesy customs.gov.lk
Traditionally, the pettagama had many uses. It was a wooden rice box that was used to store paddy, away from mice and moisture. The handles on the sides of the chests indicate that the chests were most likely used by traders to carry their wares to sell, while travelling between different areas. Made of ebony, these heavy trunks were used as treasure chests for people to store their money and valuables. Their weight ensured that they could not be stolen easily. The top and the corners of pettagamas are usually decorated with brass studs, while the top is attached with large, engraved brass hinges. These days the pettagama is an iconic piece of old Sinhalese furniture, which is used as a decorative piece while also doubling as a storage compartment.
Dutch Colonial period almirah. Image courtesy pinterest.com
The word almirah is derived from the Portuguese word armario, which refers to a cupboard, wardrobe, or any large piece of furniture used for storage. The Sinhala word almaariya is also derived from the same word. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, it was considered a symbol of status to own an almirah as they were most often carved from valuable indigenous woods such as satinwood, teak, or ebony.
The chest of drawers is quite similar to a cabinet. What makes it unique is that it has a more box-like structure, into which drawers and shelves are fitted so that the piece can be used as a storage space for many different items. In the 17th century, the chest of drawers evolved from the single storage chest that was common in Medieval Europe. Several other forms of storage furniture, such as the wardrobe, the dresser, and the bureau evolved from the chest of drawers.
Specimen Tables
Circular Ebony and specimen wood centre table. Image courtesy 1stdibs.com
Specimen tables are circular tables that are inlaid with samples of cabinet woods indigenous to Sri Lanka. The tops of these tables, usually made of ebony, were inlaid with ivory as well as with various coloured, indigenous woods. They were produced by woodworkers and craftsmen in Galle.
The Dutch Period Museum of Colombo houses many of these antique pieces.
Many antique furniture pieces have found a home in public collections such as the Dutch Period Museum in Pettah. Other, newer, pieces have been carved from scratch, thus preserving a centuries-old industry that combines structures, designs, and materials from different countries.
Featured image courtesy mangohouse.lk


Cable operator Liberty Global, which owns Virgin Media, has claimed that the "economic effects" of their investments in the UK (i.e. higher broadband speeds, improved productivity and price competition) between 2013 and 2017 have delivered a "total social benefit" worth £1.38bn.
The analysis flows from a new Oxera Consulting report, which has been studying the economic impact of Liberty Global's investment in new broadband infrastructure. Overall the operator claims to have invested £11.6bn (total capital expenditure – adjusted for inflation) across all of its European operations in new and existing infrastructure, customer premises equipment, business support and other key services.
One of those key investments has of course been the operator's £3bn Project Lightning network expansion, which aims to cover a total of 17 million UK premises by 2019 (i.e. 4 million extra [2 million via FTTP]) – boosting their coverage of the United Kingdom to around 60-65%. Mind you there have recently been a few stumbling blocks with the roll-out progress (here), albeit not enough to upset Oxera's study.
Otherwise the report estimates that the economic benefits to society across Europe total more than €7 billion since the start of 2013, including €5 billion in speed benefits to customers through access to a greater range and quality of internet services, plus €1.5 billion in productivity benefits through increased output of small businesses and home workers due to better connectivity, and finally €536 million in price benefits and competition.
Liberty Global claims that their investments often introduce network competition to an area for the first time, which is certainly true for a lot of UK homes where otherwise Openreach [BT] might be the sole supplier. However Openreach's network is open access and Local Loop Unbundling (LLU) does somewhat complicate this argument. Suffice to say that gauging the economic benefit of faster broadband remains a ferociously difficult task and such figures are often open to interpretation.
Aside from Project Lighting we also expect Liberty Global to begin the roll-out of Gigabit capable DOCSIS 3.1 technology towards the end of 2017 (here) and a lot of the necessary infrastructure is already being installed in order to support that.
It only benefits the people who have it and if their service works, I don't have VM and it's just down the road been waiting for over 4 years for it to happen here but I lost hope because I feel like they cannot be bothered to give it us.
They'll deliver where they want to, when they want to. Nothing to do with being bothered or not, they merely think they will make more money building elsewhere for now.
It's their money, they decide where they want to go and in what order. Your 2.1k You Tube subscribers sadly don't feature in their decision making any more than my desire to take their top small business package does.
You will find that a lot of areas don't have VM coverage, the VM network is a purely commercial rollout. Still, for those areas that do have coverage it is not unreasonable to assume that it could result in some economic benefits. However, as Mark Jackson's article points out, the economic benefit of faster broadband are hard to quantify or to measure. The same is true for the various BDUK projects, or for other commercial superfast broadband projects from BT.
In this context I was just wondering: A few years ago, back in 2015, when the Public Accounts Committee met with BDUK and BT, it was mentioned that BDUK had estimated the return on investment from the £1.7b of tax payer money to be 20 to 1. Have there ever been serious studies on this since then? It seems to me VMs estimate of having delivered a £1.4bn boost to the UK is a but more realistic figure.
Gigabit? I'd be happy if my "200Mb" connection could deliver that speed at any time of the day when I'm not asleep, rather than the paltry 2 to 10Mbps I get at peak times.
Wow CarlT, finally admission that VM isn't all singing all dancing always.
On another article mvno's are achieving better satisfaction rates than the networks they are carried on.
It's time VM was made to wholesale its access network and allow others on board.
It's the quickest way to get fibre out there for the masses.
Wholesale access would make no difference to most of the issues and would break the case for future investment in network expansion.
I'm not sure how it would expedite fibre deployment any faster than access to BT's network at a wholesale and physical level has.
If congestion is as bad as you claim, then why are you paying extra for a 200Mb package??
How long have you been with them and are you in contract still?
Why not swap to a 30 day contract, the prices for broadband ONLY are now exactly the same as 12 month broadband only prices. If that then does not suit you can leave after just 30 days.
Can not understand why anyone would still waste their time here regularly moaning about their VM broadband when effectively you can have 30 day contracts and still do not leave.


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Q: C++: Compiler error overriding function from DLL I am attempting to override an abstract class that has been declared inside a DLL in another project, however, when I try to init the overriding class, I receive compilation errors.
These are visual studio projects, as such,the built-in compiler of visual studio are used to compile all code.
I have a template class in a DLL:
#ifndef __IINPUT_RECEIVER_H_
#define __IINPUT_RECEIVER_H_

#ifdef HUMANINTERACTION_EXPORTS
#define HUMANINTERACTION_API __declspec(dllexport)
#else
#define HUMANINTERACTION_API __declspec(dllimport)
#endif

namespace HumanInteraction
{
    template<typename T>
    class HUMANINTERACTION_API IInputReceiver
    {
    public:
        virtual ~IInputReceiver()
        {}

        /**
        * Called when new input is received
        */
        virtual void onInput(const T& refInput) = 0;
    };
}

#endif

In another project which is to use this DLL, I inherit from this class and override its method, like so:
class Receiver : public IInputReceiver<wchar_t*>
{
public:
    /**
    * Called when new input is received
    */
    virtual void onInput(const wchar_t*& refInput)
    {
        wstring str(refInput);
        wcout << L"Received: " << str << endl;
    }
};

But when I try to init an instance of class Receiver I receive the following compilation error; I am omitting unrelated logs:

1>c:\users\dominik\documents\visual studio 2013\projects\profile\profile\profile.cpp(25): error C2259: 'Receiver' : cannot instantiate abstract class
1>          due to following members: 1>          'void
  HumanInteraction::IInputReceiver::onInput(const T &)' : is abstract

The line profile.cpp(25) attempts to init an instance of Receiver, like so - nothing special here:
Receiver receiver;

Of course the compiler is right that onInput in the base class in a pure virtual function, however, I override this function in my derived class. Therefore, the class Receiver is not abstract as the log indicates.
Though usually I tend to fix my issues on my own, I have absolutely no clue whatsoever this time why this error is occuring - absolutely void.
I would greatly appreciate any contribution to this problem, even if it is 'only' comments.

A: The signature of the virtual member function in the base class is
virtual void onInput(const T& refInput) = 0;

The one in the derived class is
virtual void onInput(const wchar_t*& refInput)

What you need to use is:
virtual void onInput(wchar_t* const& refInput)

It will make more sense if you use
virtual void onInput(T const& refInput) = 0;

in the base class.