Chris Liddell, chair of the NEXT Foundation (and Xero) has ambitious plans for biodiversity restoration – not all of them involving peanut butter.
As audacious goals go, they don't get much bigger or hairier than this: to bring together rich individuals, innovative business, clever technology, Government, farmers and iwi to work towards a rat, possum and stoat-free New Zealand.
Mostly, eradication of pests (of the animal variety at least) hasn't moved much from the stone age – you bash them (traps, guns) or you poison them (1080 etc). Part of Liddell's strategy is to fund people working to harness sensor and cloud-based technology to bring killing pests (mostly rats, possums and stoats) into the 21st century, and then to use these technologies in real world New Zealand environmental projects.
The NEXT Foundation, led day-to-day by former Direct Capital boss Bill Kermode, is tasked with spending $100 million of donations from retired Kiwi business couple Neal and Annette Plowman. Investments are focused on large-scale ($3-15 million), long term (10 years or more), education and environment projects.
In December 2014, NEXT announced it was working with Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP), a company developing technology to better control rats, possums and stoats. Then this week, the foundation launched Project Taranaki Mounga, a $24 million partnership with the Department of Conservation, Iwi, farmers and the Taranaki community to make the 34,000 hectare Egmont National Park into a pest-free zone – without using a predator-control fence.
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Instead the plan is to cull animals (using guns and 1080) and then stop the bad guys coming back using a mix of wireless- and satellite-connected lures, bait stations and – in the future – drones.
It could work like this. Imagine a sheet of thick, hollow, corrugated plastic (the sort real estate signs are made out of), cut into smaller squares, fitted with a radio antennae and hung from trees in the bush. The gaps in the middle of the corrugated plastic are filled with peanut butter or Nutella, and when a rat, possum or stoat chews on the lure, it triggers the sensor, which sends a radio signal along a chain of these connected "electronic noses" until it reaches a gap in the tree cover, where the signal can leave the bush. Then the message passes via satellite to a cloud-based web server, which in turn alerts a park ranger by email or text to the presence of an invasive nibbler, and its location. For example, "Last night at 4am you had a rat eating card 4310". Park wardens or volunteers know where to head out to find and kill the predator.
Bramley and his team are also working on automated, connected lure trap systems, where, for example, food (like chocolate or peanut butter) would be slowly released, rather like out of an automated toothpaste tube. A pest taking the bait would trigger the trap and once the trap had been set off, a signal would go out via radio and satellite to the park rangers, who could head out and dispose of the animal.
The new technologies are now being tested on a 440-hectare site in the Marlborough Sounds, but Liddell says the aim is to use them on the Taranaki Mounga project – and potentially many other areas in New Zealand.
Liddell also hopes that the NEXT philanthropic model will inspire other wealthy New Zealanders to consider giving their money away. NEXT is run along venture capital-style lines, with investment criteria, measurable objectives and business disciples.


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Indigenous accommodation for University of WA inspired by "deep listening"
Kirsty Sier
National architecture firm, Wilson Architects, has been chosen to design a new $10-million accommodation wing for the University of Western Australia's (UWA) St. Catherine's College.
The new wing will provide accommodation for an additional 54 students as part of the college's Indigenous Access Program. Currently, the program has the capacity to house 400 residents.
Wilson Architects' draft renders for the project reveal a sensitive and functional design that references Indigenous ideas of country and landscape. Inspired by the Indigenous concept of 'deep listening', the design for the accommodation wing acknowledges the importance of identity as derived from place.
"Just as we know that providing accommodation is more than just a bed, learning is also more than just a desk," says Wilson Architects' managing director, Hamilton Wilson.
"We've been inspired by the Aboriginal concept of deep listening. It is a way of encouraging people to explore and learn from the ancient heritage of Aboriginal culture, knowledge and understanding. This has been our philosophy throughout."
The Indigenous Access Program that the new St. Catherine's wing supports is called Dandjoo Darbalung, which means "mixing together" in Nyoongar country. The name is a reference to the nearby Swan Estuary, where salt water mixes with fresh water.
Wilson Architects have incorporated this idea of mixing and sharing within their concept for the design. The wing provides a balance of spaces for living and for learning. Ultimately, it aims to facilitate interaction between residents.
While an outdoor fire pit – designed for social gatherings – is at the centre of this concept, the idea of mixing is present throughout the design. For instance, the space delivers a mixture of accommodation options, learning spaces (both indoors and outdoors), and a rooftop garden designated for use by the artist in residence.
"The design truly creates the sense of one giant family living and learning together," says the head of the college at St. Catherine's, Fiona Crowe.
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The desert is heating up, and so is the polo at Empire Polo Club! The two-week, $$ money$$ tournament has six teams competing in the 8-goal, and six teams in the 4-goal.
Sunday morning, Cotterel Farms met STG/Chapel Hill on the field for a nose-to-nose battle. The match began with both teams successfully making two penalty shots, ending the first chukker tied at 2 to 2. In the next two chukkers, scored goals went back and forth, making the half-time score Cotterel Farms 4, to STG/Chapel Hill 5. The trend continued, with Cotterel Farm's two points in the fourth chukker being answered by STG/Chapel Hill's one point. The teams came out swinging in the fifth. Cotterel Farms made three goals and STG/Chapel Hill two. Chukker six began with a Cotterel Farm's advantage, 9 to 8. Both teams were bound and determined in the final chukker, and each scored twice. Cotterel Farms persevered, and won the match, 11 to 10.
Ridgway Hemp won the 8-Goal featured match on Sunday. From left to right: Carlos Hernandez, Beau Staley, Quinn Evans and Memo Gracida. Trophies were presented by Leaskou Partners.
Spindrift challenged the Ridgway Hemp team. Bickford initiated the scoring in the noon-time match, putting two shots through the posts. Hernandez scored once, (the first of his five goals), ending the first chukker 2 to 1. Both teams made two goals in chukker two. Ridgway Hemp was able to score two un-answered goals in the third time period, sending teams to half-time with a score of 4 to 5. Ridgway Hemp had the advantage in the fourth and fifth chukkers, putting five points on the board, to Spindrift's one. The Spindrift team dominated the final chukker, scoring twice and keeping their opponents scoreless. At the final horn, Ridgway Hemp was the winner with the final score of 7 to 10.
Evergreen and Lockton had a by.
This year's Lion Cup pitted Empire against Archangel. Fargey's one goal in the first chukker put Empire up by one. He added 2 successful penalty shots, which the Archangel team answered with four goals, ending the second chukker, 3 to 4. Empire out-scored Archangel in the second half, and Empire took the match 7 to 6.
Hanalei Bay started the scoring against Columbia West, making two goals. Columbia West put one on the board, ending the first time-period 2 to 1.5. In chukker two, Hanalei scored the only goal. The trend continued in the third, which ended 4 to 1.5. After out-scoring their opponents again in the last chukker, Hanalei Bay was able to defeat Columbia West, 7 to 3.5.
S4K and Luna Polo Competed in a tight match! At half time the score was close at 3 to 2, favor S4K. Luna Polo rallied in the third chukker, scoring four points to Luna's two. In the final chukker, both teams put two through the posts. Luna Polo was ahead at the final bell, and won with a score of 8 to 7.


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World's Longest Moustache - Ram Singh Chauhan
Ram Singh Chauhan from Rajasthan is inching his way to a hair-raising record as the owner of world's longest moustache according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The longest moustache measures 4.29 m (14 ft) and belongs to Ram Singh Chauhan (India). It was measured on the set of Lo Show dei Record in Rome, Italy, on 4 March 2010.
Ram Singh Chauhan, a 54-year-old Rajasthan state tourism official is a major attraction with tourists who come to city known for its sand dunes, royal palaces and colourful festivals. He started growing his moustache in 1982 after being inspired by a fellow Rajasthani, Karna Bheel. Chauhan spends two hours every day to clean and comb his mustache through oil and massage treatment. His long hair has turned him into a celebrity with people jostling to be photographed with him, wherever he goes.
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Ways to Promote Core Values in the Workplace
by Erin Schreiner
Well-established values can improve the workplace dynamic.
Ask a room full of employees if they know the core values of their company. The answer you receive will likely be a resounding, "No." In many workplaces, core values are largely meaningless principles outlined somewhere near the beginning of the employee handbook, but are never celebrated -- or even followed -- on the average business day. In truth, dusting off such core values as honesty, selflessness and innovation, and sharing them with your workers can be a valuable tool to establish a well-organized, tight-knit workplace.
All too often, core values are written hastily in an altruistic effort to improve the workplace dynamic and are abandoned as soon as another important project comes up. The truth about your company's core values is that if no one knows them, they aren't worth the paper they're written on. The first step in promoting your core values is making sure all employees know what they are. Develop a detailed and multi-faceted plan for sharing these with long-term workers. This plan can include the typical wall posters or some similarly static communication device, but this shouldn't be the only piece to your communication puzzle. Try more creative methods like having a weekly theme song that in some way relates to one of the core values and playing the song at start of the morning meetings for that week.
Setting an Example
Your core values shouldn't be principles that you ignore, but are thrust upon your workers. As a business leader, you above everyone need to walk the talk. Keep your core values in the forefront, and when the opportunity presents itself to embody one, do so. This gives you ground to stand on should you have to speak to an employee violating a core principle of the organization.
Employee Recognition Opportunity
To effectively promote your company's core values, you must provide a means by which employees can be recognized for following them. For instance, Starbucks does this by placing "Green Apron Boards" in the backrooms of all its coffee stores. On these boards, workers can recognize their co-coffee creators by choosing from an array of cards, each featuring one of the company's core values. The worker writes on the back of the card what her co-worker did to embody this value. After penning this inspiring description, the employee slides the card into a pocket featuring the name of the individual she is recognizing. By taking a page out of the Starbucks book and setting up your own recognition board, you can allow your workers an avenue to be equally kind to their peers while constantly reflecting on the core values of the company.
Reinventing Core Values
If the company has made efforts to communicate its core values but the employees aren't adopting the principles with the zeal they should, it's possible that it's not that the workers who have the problem, but the values are antiquated. As a loyal employee, show your flexibility and willingness to adapt to your employer's needs by suggesting that the old values be pitched and that you and your co-workers would like to have a hand in writing the new ones. When workers take part in composing their own guiding principles, they will likely be more dedicated to embodying them.
Psychology Today: Core Values -- Wall Posters or Career Builders?
United Nations: UN Core Values and Standards of Conduct
Inc: Core Values of the Top Small Company Workplaces
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Before you figure out what he does want, rule out what he doesn't.
Men are simple. But like a good Chanel dress, there's complexity in their simplicity.
When it comes to buying holiday gifts, the one person that usually matters the most is our significant other. The pressure of finding a gift that balances romance, sentiment, and some generosity ($$) can be overwhelming and stressful. That being said, sometimes all you need is a little addition by subtraction.
Taking advice from the men closest to us, we've recorded the top 17 gifts you should definitely NOT buy your boyfriend (or any other man you care about) for any special occasion.
While you're at it, shop these stylish gifts for men, as chosen by the male editors at ELLE Decor.
Not only do workout clothes lack emotional sentiment, they also send a message most boyfriends don't want to hear. If his first thought is, "what is she trying to tell me?" you should probably cross that gift off your list. Unless your man is a diehard gym buff, or lives for athleisure, leave it to him to stock up on workout clothes.
While attending a Broadway show may be a dream of yours, imposing this aspiration onto your boyfriend is an altogether bad move. The last thing your boyfriend wants is a backhanded gift, and he'll definitely see right through you.
Along the same line as workout clothes, your gift shouldn't allude to anything negative, like your boyfriend's bodily odor. Though we all love a man who smells fresh, you're better off letting your boyfriend deal with his smell himself. Plus, nothing is worse than receiving a scent you don't like.
While the thought of gifting art may feel like a deeply romantic gesture, chances are your boyfriend won't get the same message. Choosing that perfect piece can be intimate and personal, but typically ends up coming across as a trivial home decor item.
The thing about subscription packages is they add pressure and no guy likes pressure. If he feels like he needs to do something, he's going to resent it.
Of course he wants to seem like a generous and giving guy, but on the one time of year he's expecting presents, he's not trying to give them away.
This is like him giving you tickets to see his favorite band play. This is a gift for him, not for you. A couple's spa seems like something you should get yourself and invite him along for that company you always want. But do not make this his one and only present.
He can buy his own underpants and socks, but he also doesn't like to think of you going into a store and telling the salesperson what size pack he needs.
A razor that smells like bacon, an electric toothbrush that sounds like an train engine, and a 'knit your own beard' kit are all fun for the moment, but totally unusable for the long haul. While he'll appreciate your comedic touch, he won't appreciate the fact that it's been sitting in the corner of his room all year.
Unless he's staying at The Ritz or trying to be Hugh Hefner, your boyfriend isn't going to wear a robe. Many men don't always appreciate the art of "being cozy." For them, they'd much rather have a coat they can wear outside of the house.
A free massage ticket is cute, but definitely cheap. You're his girlfriend, so doesn't that mean free massages? If you're writing coupons for hugs and kisses, maybe you should look at spending more time actually giving them, instead of creating currency for them.
Your boyfriend can't choose clothes for you anymore than you can for him, because when it comes to buying your significant other clothing, it's less about what they like, and more about what you like. Before long, he'll be dressed like the Ralph Lauren model you've had a crush on since last year's catalogue.
Yet again, this is a gift for you, not for him. He doesn't care how his beard feels. In fact, he likes it scruffy and rough. He's grown a beard to display that he doesn't need all those frilly products.
There's a reason he hasn't bought them yet. Getting him tickets for anything that he hasn't suggested is just a costly recipe for disaster. It means using his vacation days, taking away from his valuable weekends, and investing in something that can't be returned.
Just give him a gift card. It'll save him the hassle of having to return it in six months when the newest HD version is released.
To him, you're taking money he could use in any place and turning it into money he can only use at one place.
Smell is personal to men. The same way they don't want their mom buying their underwear, they don't want their girlfriend buying their shower gel.
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In our last post we demonstrated that Congress has the authority under Article I of the Constitution to adopt all of the health reform proposals it is currently considering seriously (or at least that the current Supreme Court would uphold the authority of Congress to do so). This does not mean, however, that Congress is operating in a Constitution-free zone as it considers health care reform. In fact, both the federal and state governments are constrained by the due process clauses of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. I believe that Congress is not paying sufficient attention to this constraint as it has proceeded with drafting this legislation.
states are properly enforcing federal law or operating a gateway or exchange (under the Senate legislation); and others.
None of the bills, however, make adequate provision for appeal rights for situations where a person or entity affected by a determination believes that the determination has been made improperly. HR 3200 requires health plans to offer insureds both internal and external appeal procedures. It also provides for appeals in its retirement reinsurance program and appeal rights for health plans that are terminated from participation in exchanges. The HELP bill requires insurance plans that participate in the exchange to provide for appeals of coverage determinations and provides for appeals of subsidy determinations. The amended Baucus chairman's mark has similar provisions. The bills establish an ombudsman's office that is supposed to help consumers who have exhausted internal insurer appeal processes. HR 3200 preserves state judicial review of insurance claims but the HELP and Baucus mark do not mention judicial review. Finally, HR 3200 provides that judicial remedies available to Medicare beneficiaries will be available to members of the public plan, and further provides that judicial review will not be available to review the public plan's payment rates or methodologies.
One can hazard guesses as to how various determinations required under the reform legislation might be reviewed. In general the legislation preserves state law and ERISA provisions governing health insurance plans. The decisions of insured ERISA plans would presumably still be subject to the ERISA internal review procedures (or state procedures that were more protective of plan members) and to state external review procedures. (see Rush Prudential v. Moran (2002)) Self-insured ERISA plans would remain subject to the ERISA internal review regulations. The nongroup market and other plans not subject to ERISA would remain subject to review under state law (except insofar as state requirements were preempted by the new federal law). ERISA plan decisions would remain subject to § 502 review and non-ERISA plan decisions to review in state court. Decisions of the public plan (or of private plans) terminating providers might be subject to the common law governing managed care provider participation that exists in some states (see Potvin v. Metropolitan Life (Calif. 2000)) or to state statutes.
The individual mandate would be enforced under the reform legislation through penalties imposed under the tax code. Presumably these penalties, once assessed, would be subject to review under the tax appeals process and in tax court (if payment of the penalty was resisted) or in district court or the court of claims (in a suit for a refund). Litigating the question of whether insurance is affordable to an individual or whether an individual has a justifiable religious objection to purchasing insurance in tax court is bizarre to say the least, but this seems to be the only recourse available under the legislation.
Under the House legislation a new Health Choices Commissioner would administer the exchanges and subsidies and enforce the insurance reforms (unless the Commissioner's authority was delegated to a state). Presumably due process would require some sort of hearing to review adverse decisions of the Commissioner, although not necessarily an ALJ hearing since there is no requirement of a hearing on the record. Federal judicial review should also be available to review the Commissioner's decisions under the Administrative Procedures Act.
The Senate legislation largely delegates to the states the tasks of running the exchanges, enforcing the insurance reforms, and awarding subsidies. Presumably the decisions of the states are subject to review under state administrative law and state judicial review procedures. Presumably state hearing officers and courts would apply the federal law in reviewing decisions. But each state will have different procedures and afford different levels of protection to appellants. And if each state comes up with a different interpretation of the law, the Supreme Court will have a real mess to straighten out. If a state puts in place laws, regulations, or policies contrary to the federal law, or simply does not comply with it, claims might be brought by injured individuals in federal court under the Supremacy Clause or perhaps under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 to challenge the state law, as now often happens under the Medicaid program.
This post is intended only to introduce the question of procedural issues under health care reform. Specific issues will be explored in further posts. As Congress proceeds, however, it needs to consider carefully the demands of due process. It can either fix these problems now while the legislation is still a work in progress or deal with a host of headaches later.


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Well, not "gone before" ever, but not in a very long time.
This entry is inspired by my constant inspiration, Bozoette Mary, who spent the weekend winterizing the family beach house. Now you may wonder why that would be an inspiration, since we don't have a beach house. But in her entry, she and her sister were cleaning out the kitchen and she says, "We were pleasantly surprised when the oldest thing we tossed had an expiration date of 2006 -- we were betting on 2004 or even earlier."
My self-imposed challenge was to find something older than 2006 so I could beat Mary. I think it's safe to say that I succeeded.
There were a lot of pickled "things" in the refrigerator, primarily cloves of garlic. Big jars with 4 cloves left in them that had been there for years. I at least equalled Mary's kitchen early on, with this one.
But without going too much farther, I easily beat her with this bottle of "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter."
I'm the clear winner. But I was sure that if I got farther into the depths of the refrigerator I could do even better than that. And so I could.
I don't even remember what this was (but it's in the garbage now). But wait...there's more! Several years ago, when it first came out, I was given a sample can of Red Bull. I don't drink soft drinks, so it's been sitting in the door of the refrigerator all this time. How much time?
But then I found the clear winner. Beat that, Mary!
When I tossed the garlic cloves out, they actually smelled OK, but...over 10 years old was just a tad too long to keep, even for me.


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Best digital watches for keeping track of the time
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Keep on top of the time, measure your steps and manage your social apps with our pick of the best digital watches.
Although you can glance at the time on your phone these days there are still plenty of reasons to invest in a reliable wristwatch.
Whether you're looking for a simple face that will tell you the basics like the time and date, a rugged device that will survive an intense lifestyle, or something that can access your favourite apps, there are a wide variety of options to choose from.
We take you through everything from the notoriously tough G-shock that can withstand hectic weather, to a casual fitness tracker that will measure your steps, and watches primed for social media, in our round up of the best digital watches below.
If you're looking for a bargain you can also check out our list of the best budget smart watches under £100.
Best digital watches to buy in 2022
Casio Standard Digital Watch
Bringing all the charm of the classic Casio design, this throwback watch maintains its retro aesthetic while delivering some basic but nifty features.
With a simple and clear watch face you'll be able to keep on top of the time at a glance, as well as make use of the stopwatch feature.
There's no backlight so this is a subtle timekeeper that won't disturb you at night, and it's even splash-proof up to 30 metres so you shouldn't have to worry about being caught in the rain.
The strap and watch face are made from resin so should be a nice mix of robust and comfortable.
Passtt Ted 80s Bracelet Watch
With a focus on both fashion and functionality, this stand-out digital watch has a strong lime green design and yellow face.
Part of the Ted Baker accessories collection, it will keep you informed of the time, date and day of the week and also has a stopwatch.
The silicone bracelet should make for a snug fit around your wrist and it has a water level resistance of 50 metres.
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Casio Men's G-Shock GD350 Sport Watch
If you're looking for a truly robust watch that can take a bit of a beating, the notoriously tough G-SHOCK may be your best bet.
Not only has it been made to withstand impact and centrifugal force, it can also protect itself when directly exposed to high levels of water pressure - ideal whether you have a jet ski journey planned or simply want to wear it in the shower.
Thanks to the backlight you'll never lose track of the time, day or night, with the option to set an alarm with a snooze function so there's little chance of you oversleeping before your next adventure.
Timex T80 x Stranger Things Bracelet Watch
If you happen to be a fan of both Netflix's Stranger Things and a snazzy timepiece, this bracelet watch from Timex ticks all the boxes.
Made from stainless steel with an official logo engraved on the back, it has a digital face with a mineral glass screen framed with the familiar theme.
Water resistant to 30 metres, it also has an alarm function which plays the Stranger Things melody.
Fossil Retro Digital Blue Stainless Steel Watch
Available in a selection of retro colours, this range of digital watches from Fossil can be purchased in pomegranate red, stainless steel, gold-tone and blue.
It offers water resistance to a level of 50 metres, with a sleek stainless steel clasp that will keep it firmly in place on your wrist.
Nixon Staple Watch
An eco-conscious option for those who want to prioritise both durability and sustainability, the Nixon Staple is made with recycled ocean plastics, supported by an injection-moulded fibre.
Made from materials found in the water, it makes sense that it's also capable of being submerged in it, with an impressive water rating of 10 ATM which basically means it can withstand 100 metres.
It has all the features you'd expect from a classic watch interface, including time and date, as well as an alarm and timer.
Kalenji Running Watch
If you need a timepiece that can keep up with your running routine, the Kalenji stopwatch is perfect for timing your track records.
The display has been made especially large, with clear digits so you can check your pace at a glance, and it has a simple interface so you wont get bogged down with complicated settings.
It can be taken underwater to a depth of 50 metres which means it's also ideal for assisting your swimming laps, and is resistant to chlorine and salt, as well as sweat so it won't be damaged during your next workout.
The Apple Watch will be familiar to many, but the latest version has some handy features that set it apart from previous models.
To begin with it boasts nearly 20% more screen than the Series 6 which means a larger and clearer display, and should retain the same length of battery while charging 33% faster.
Designed to be durable, the latest watch is both crack-resistant and dust resistant and even made to be swim-proof so you can track your laps or have a relaxed dip with no concerns you'll cause any damage.
There are also a variety of strap types available, whether you'd prefer a braided pattern or a smooth sports loop.
Promising an impressive nine days of battery life, this slimline device will keep you on track of the date and time, as well as your physical output. There's a pedometer built into the digital watch so you can count your steps and keep an eye on the ground you've covered.
There is even a heart monitor and an option to allow you to measure the oxygen saturation in your blood, so you can keep a check on your health.
If you want a fresh design there are also plenty of watch faces available that can be downloaded from the Huawei Face Store.
Braun Gents BN0106 Prestige Digital Watch
A strong and robust option from Braun, this simple and sleek digital watch has a crisp and clear display protected by a thick steel case with a layer of mineral glass.
The stainless steel clasp can be easily undone thanks to the pushbutton, and you can dash out in the rain with little fear of damage as this has a water resistance of 30m.
Read more about watches:
The best budget smart watches under £100
Best smart watch for kids
The best retro watches for an old-school style in 2022
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My everyday life has been hectic since we got back so this is the first time I have been able to post anything.
This was me and my husbands first MAJOR event and at this moment all I can think to say is, WOW!!!! Did anyone else go?
[Unknown LJ tag]We left Indiana Thursday after my husband got off work at 3:3o pm. I have a little kids map of the US that I have always kept and colored in the states that I have been in and this trip allowed me to add two new states. W. Virginia and Pennsylvania. Next summer I hope to add more.
The whole weekend it either rained, was humid or when the sun came out you sweltered. Beyond that it was a fun weekend.
We drove until the rain and the darn narrow Interstate got to us and we got a hotel for the night. The next morning we got up and was on our way by 5 am. We got there and found our unit, set up our tent and was ready by the time they were letting the public in.
My husbands unit mustered for the first battle of the weekend then headed off. I stayed in our camp site cause I was expecting another female of our unit and I wanted to finish setting up the tent.
When the battle was over and our unit came back my husband wasn't with them. Of course all the bad things instantly ran through my mind then he walked up with someone. The humidity had gotten to him and on the walk back to camp he was suddenly perpendicular to the ground. It effected him enought that he was unable to battle the rest of the weekend. We spent the rest of the weekend touring the sutlers and the living history village.
One time while walking from the sutlers I was passing the Union guys heading to the battle field and I kept seeing guys darting out trying to leave formation. I thought 'this is too soon for them to desert' then after the third guy did it I heard some ladies 'yelling' for the guys. I turned and saw why the men were attempting to 'desert'. 5 or 6 soiled doves standing out in their unmentionables Yoo Hooing the guys. I started laughing and kept walking. As I passed another unit the officer on his horse saw this and told one of his guys to break away so he could chase him down. Which he did, pleasing the crowd. The ladies were part of the living villiage.
Sunday came and my husband and I were leaving early. We packed up and left just before the first battle started. We wanted to see the real battlefields. We got to the visitors center and found out that even a self drive would take at least 2 hours and we wanted to be on the road before noon so we found out the location to 2 monuments we wanted to see, toured the visitors center museum and I got me a frigd magnet then headed out to see the 2 monuments.
After seen them we started on our way home. Along the way we made plans that sometime next summer we were going to go back to Gettysburg take 2 days to tour there and then head south to Appamatox and Antidum, sorry about the spelling, and Harper's Ferry.
Our unit went to Hasting MI this past weekend for a reenactment there but my husband and I had too many commetments this past weekend to go. Our next reenactment will be Jackson MI. I can't wait.
I post silly holidays each week at work and I was looking up the first week of April's day at brownielocks.com and what did I find but that Thursday April 3rd is National Tweed Day.
I love The Mummy and The Mummy Returns especially the charactor Ardeth Bay. I got the idea after I saw The Mummy Returns in the theater the last time. Where did Ardeth get Horus? He didn't have him in the first movie. I am working on compaion stories to go with this one. I hope to finish them soon.
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
My son is a US Marine and stationed overseas in Okinawa, Japan so he is safe but still he is unable to be home this year. If you would say a prayer for all our other overseas sons, daughters, mothers and fathers unable to be home at this time of year.
My two re-enactments so far.
Courtesy of gileswench, I got the letter J. Here are 10 things I love that begin with the letter J.
1.	John Wayne. He has always been a hero of mine since I was a little girl.
2.	June. Ah the days of being in school and June started summer vacation. And my family reunions are in June.
3.	July. The 4th with the fireworks, picnics and spending time with family and friends.
4.	Jokes. I love good jokes because I love to laugh. Sometimes even the bad ones are funny.
5.	Joy. Such a simple word and yet can convene a whole lot of meanings. From the simple joy of being held by a loved one to the JOY of the first time your babe you have carried for nine month is placed in your arms.
6.	Jump. When I was younger I use to love to jump rope and jump off things.
7.	Jelly. To me Grape Jelly is the best. The only way I like grapes.
8.	Jellybeans. Oh the many varieties but especially Jellie Bellies.
9.	Journey. 1. The 80's rock band, especially Steve Perry. 2. To take a trip, ah the places I have been to. A great deal of the U.S., Guam and South Korea. Plus the word is more harmonious than the word trip.
10.	Juicy romance novels. I love romances set no later than 1865 and before in England or Scotland. And I love the ones have humor in them.
12:34pm: Merry Christmas To All!
I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Chirstmas and Happy Holidays.
DISCLAIMER	I don't know them, darn it. Don't own them, darn it, just the ones I	make up. I'm just having fun with them. I promise to return them unharmed.
Thanks to Gilesbabe for her help and ideas to make it flow better.
GREEN - Money; prosperity; employment; fertility; healing; growth; abundance. Green is the color of the element of Earth. Burn when looking for a job or seeking a needed raise.
Turquoise - 5th chakra; Awareness; Meditation; Moon; Creativity.
Other: Friendship; Luck; Communication; Loyalty.
DISCLAIMER I don't know them, darn it. Don't own them, darn It. I'm just having fun with them. I promise to return them unharmed.
Disclaimer: I don't own them, darn it. I'm only having a little fun, I promise to return them unharmed. This is what popped into my head when I read the words Summer Heat.
I was reading Gilesbabe's Haiku's and my mind went on a journey and this is the result. It fits one of the words on the Writing/Fanart Prompt Set 2, Book, so here it is. Let me know what you think.
DISCLAIMER I don't own them, just the ones I make up. I don't know them. I'm just	having	fun. I promise to return them unharmed.
AN: I'm changing the end of Angel. Wesley isn't going to die because I like Wesley and think he got a bad deal with the death of Fred.
SUMMARY	Buffy and Giles meet the plane coming back from L.A.
DISCLAIMER Dont own them, just the ones I make up. Dont know them. Just having fun. I promise to return them unharmed.
SUMMARY On the plane back to Cleveland Laura learns about Spike's past through a	dream.
DISCLAIMER Don't own them, just the ones I make up. Don't know them. Just having	fun. I promise to return them unharmed.
SUMMARY On the plane back to Cleveland Laura and Spike start bonding.
DISCLAIMER Don't own them, just the ones I make up. Don't know them. Just having fun. I promise to return them unharmed.
Author's Note: I'm taking a little liberty with the Angel episode. I'm making it so Spikes hands weren't cut off, he was only unconscious when Andrew and the Slayers showed up to take Dana. Also Andrew's explanation as to where Buffy and Giles are was a bit vague. So I'm making them in Cleveland visiting. They also know Spike is alive.
the slayer from Angel and Company.
fun with them. I promise to return them unharmed.
SUMMARY	After resting in L.A. for a few days the gang head off to Cleveland with a stop in Las Vegas for some weddings.
DISCLAIMER	Don't own them, just the ones I make up. Don't know them. Not making any money. Just having fun with them. I promise to return them unharmed.
SUMMARY	The gang arrives at the Hyperion. Some revelations are made and two	pairs bond completely.
DISCLAIMER Don't own them, just the ones I make up. Don't know them. Not making	any money. Just having fun with them. I promise to return them	unharmed.
Thanks to my sister for Beta reading this and letting me know where I messed up.
I work at my home counties clerk office prepping old documents to be microfilmed.
What I have found funny is that I have run across people with the last name of Giles several times.
But today I found the best one. A woman with the first name of Rheuperta.
SUMMARY Laura, while on the road to Buffy's with new Potentials, feels the strength of the slayer take her over then the lost of her soul mate.
SUMMARY	Laura comes to Buffy's with a new Potential and pulls a Ripper on Rupert.
DISCLAIMER Don't own them, just the ones I make up. Don't know them. Not making any money.
I'm just having fun with them. I promise to return them unharmed.
SUMMARY	Laura's world is changed when she comes back to the library from an appointment.
DISCLAIMER Don't own them, just the ones I make up. Don't know them. Not making any money. Just having fun with them. I promise to return them unharmed.
SUMMARY	Laura gets to Sunnydale just after Buffy's funeral, and she helps	Rupert to restore his balance to go on.


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Q: Apache Camel - Re-consume JMS message after X minutes, after Transaction Rollback I'm using Apache Camel, SpringBoot and WMQ in my application to connect to an external service. When the connection to this service fails e.g. when the service is down, I'm rolling back the message to the input queue using JMS transaction. However, the messages are re-consumed instantly after redelivery, which is not what I want. I'd like the messages to be consumed again but after say every 30 minutes giving the external service enough time to come back up.
Is there a way to configure this with JMS transactions and adding Hystrix CircuitBreaker (or any other library) in Apache Camel?
Thanks
JMS Configuration:
@Bean
public UserCredentialsConnectionFactoryAdapter connectionFactoryAdapter(final MQQueueConnectionFactory connectionFactory) {
    UserCredentialsConnectionFactoryAdapter connectionFactoryAdapter = new UserCredentialsConnectionFactoryAdapter();
    connectionFactoryAdapter.setTargetConnectionFactory(connectionFactory);
    return connectionFactoryAdapter;

}

@Bean
public CachingConnectionFactory cachingConnectionFactory(
    final UserCredentialsConnectionFactoryAdapter connectionFactoryAdapter) {
    CachingConnectionFactory cachingConnectionFactory = new CachingConnectionFactory();
    cachingConnectionFactory.setCacheConsumers(true);
    cachingConnectionFactory.setCacheProducers(true);
    cachingConnectionFactory.setReconnectOnException(true);
    cachingConnectionFactory.setSessionCacheSize(1);
    cachingConnectionFactory.setTargetConnectionFactory(connectionFactoryAdapter);
    return cachingConnectionFactory;
}

@Bean
public JmsTransactionManager jmsTransactionManager(final CachingConnectionFactory cachingConnectionFactory) {
    JmsTransactionManager jmsTransactionManager = new JmsTransactionManager();
    jmsTransactionManager.setConnectionFactory(cachingConnectionFactory);
    return jmsTransactionManager;
}

@Bean
public SpringTransactionPolicy springTransactionPolicy(final PlatformTransactionManager jmsTransactionManager) {
    SpringTransactionPolicy policy = new SpringTransactionPolicy();
    policy.setTransactionManager(jmsTransactionManager);
    policy.setPropagationBehaviorName("PROPAGATION_REQUIRED");
    return policy;
}

@Bean
public JmsConfiguration jmsConfiguration(final CachingConnectionFactory cachingConnectionFactory,
    final JmsTransactionManager jmsTransactionManager) {
    JmsConfiguration config = new JmsConfiguration();
    config.setConnectionFactory(cachingConnectionFactory);
    config.setTransactionManager(jmsTransactionManager);
    config.setTransacted(true);
    config.setConcurrentConsumers(4);
    config.setMaxConcurrentConsumers(8);
    return config;
}

@Bean
public JmsComponent jmsComponent(final JmsConfiguration jmsConfiguration) {
    JmsComponent component = new JmsComponent();
    component.setConfiguration(jmsConfiguration);
    component.setPreserveMessageQos(true);
    component.setDeliveryPersistent(false);
    return component;
}

@Bean
public RedeliveryPolicy redeliveryPolicy() {
    RedeliveryPolicy redeliveryPolicy = new RedeliveryPolicy();
    redeliveryPolicy.setMaximumRedeliveries(2);
    redeliveryPolicy.setMaximumRedeliveryDelay(10000);
    redeliveryPolicy.setRedeliveryDelay(10000);
    return redeliveryPolicy;
}

Camel Routes (using SpringRouteBuilder):
errorHandler(
        transactionErrorHandler()
            .maximumRedeliveries(redeliveryPolicy.getMaximumRedeliveries())
            .redeliveryDelay(redeliveryPolicy.getRedeliveryDelay())
            .maximumRedeliveryDelay(redeliveryPolicy.getMaximumRedeliveryDelay()));

onException(MyException.class)
        .markRollbackOnly()
        .redeliveryPolicy(redeliveryPolicy)
        .useExponentialBackOff()
        .handled(true)

from("jms:queue:myQueue")
        .id("myRoute")
        .autoStartup(true)
        .tracing()
        .transacted()
        .process(bean)
        .stop();

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Stakeholders express concern over delay in prosecution of SGBV perpetrators
By Halima Abdulkadiri	 On Dec 13, 2021
By Ahmed AHMED
Stakeholders in Bauchi state have expressed concern over delay in prosecution of sexual gender based violence (SGBV) pappetrators.
They expressed their concern at a two days capacity building for stakeholders to bridge the gap created by impunity towards SGBV and how to mitigate the practice in Bauchi state on Monday.
Read Also: Gombe Health Workers Decry Non-Payment Of Allowances
The capacity building was organized by the Attah Sisters Helping Hands foundation (ASHHF), supported by Women for Women International (WWI).
Mr Yachit Suzan Dala, state coordinator National Human Right Commission (NHRC) expressed concern that there was no improvement in the area of prosecution of GBV cases in the state.
"A lot of cases were reported but unfortunately, there is no serious move to prosecute those cases diligently.
"Getting conviction is still a far cry , this is not unrelated to the level of process of the provision required," she said.
She said that relations collect inducement to withdraw cases of sexual violence and other forms of abuse.
"This allows the perpetrators to continue committing these evils," she noted.
She pointed out many cases of sexual violence which were withdrawn by relatives because of the interference of prominent people to allow perpetrators.
Mrs Dala urged the stakeholders to have focus and prevention on the cases as they are increasing on a daily basis because of the reporting mechanism in place and the high level of awareness.
Bishop Isaac Crown in presentation explained Gender-based violence takes numerous forms like intimate partner violence, sexual violence, trafficking for sexual exploitation.
"Female infanticide, child marriage and female gentile mutilation amongst others.
Bishop Crown called for the mobilization of religious leaders on SGBV, because they play a great role in shaping people's lives, especially in rural areas.
According to him, many cases occurred in the community and were mostly unreported.
"People believe in religious leaders for almost every aspect of their lives, therefore, authorities and stakeholders should engage them.
"To be preaching against all forms of vices including abuse of girls and other vulnerable in the society," he advised
The Amirah Bauchi state, Federation of Muslim Women Association of Nigeria (FOMWAN) Hajiya Aishatu Ibrahim Kilishi expressed worry that the high level of Gender-based violence has become too alarming for stakeholders to ignore.
She said SGBV that is deeply rooted is not religious "women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in her lifetime.
"Statistics indicate that as much as many survivors are keen for justice, there are some others that want to remain in peril just to be tagged 'married women'.
The Executive Director ASHHF, Mrs Comfort Attah, reiterated that stakeholders working on gender-based violence are more mobilized and enlightened, and there is greater involvement of the media in the last 2 years.
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She said that the initiative was aimed at working with vulnerable groups to identify their challenges and establish linkages to tackle cases of SGBV.
"We are working with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Security Agencies, Media working on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) to identify their capacity and strength in tackling the menace," Attah said.
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Attention Wizzley Developers! And all allposters.com and art.com affiliates!
Art.com and Allposters.com are moving to Commission Junction as of July 1st, 2015. Links will no longer work after that date and sales will not earn commissions.
I am hoping that the Wizzley developers will help us make the transition as seamlessly as possible.
I signed up with CJ and have not gotten my email with password yet (after five hours).
Thank you for letting us know! While I haven't used AllPosters for awhile, I know I have a few links to them on older Wizzley pages.
I just had official word from allposters.com and art.com. The images we use on articles, blog posts, etc. will no longer earn commissions and we will not be paid anything for the sales. Links should be removed by July 1. The only links we will get going forward are text links and generic banners.
Wow, that's a huge change. I don't use them, but I know that a lot of people here have used their images in their Wizzles. I'd love to know why they've made that change.
I can see that Allposters.com is listed as a merchant on VigLink.
At least in theory, we should be able to continue using the existing images and let the links go through VigLink instead. In this case you wouldn't need to change anything on existing Wizzles.
I would advise against signing up with CJ for the sole purpose of remaining an Allposters affiliate. They have a minimum payment threshold of $100, I believe. If you don't make commissions for an extended period of time they will charge your account with a monthly "maintenance fee". Once it's down to zero they will terminate you without further notice. CJ is only viable if you consistently earn.
I will confirm with VigLink if they are indeed affiliated with Allposters through CJ, just to be sure.
Should I sign up for Viglink if I want my AllPosters links to work on my articles?


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Q: Plot Probability Density Diagram of Accuracy and Precision with Gaussian Distributions in Tikz I'm trying to generate a diagram like this with Tikz:

I just ability create such an image, but it is not desirable. Thank you if you can help me.

\documentclass[border=3pt,tikz]{standalone} %[dvipsnames]
\usepackage{amsmath} % for \dfrac
\usepackage{tikz}
\tikzset{>=latex} % for LaTeX arrow head
\usepackage{pgfplots} % for the axis environment
\usepackage{xcolor}
\usepackage[outline]{contour} % halo around text
\contourlength{1.2pt}
\usetikzlibrary{positioning,calc}
\usetikzlibrary{backgrounds}% required for 'inner frame sep'

\pgfmathdeclarefunction{gauss}{3}{%
    \pgfmathparse{1/(#3*sqrt(2*pi))*exp(-((#1-#2)^2)/(2*#3^2))}%
    }

% to fill an area under function
\usepgfplotslibrary{fillbetween}
\usetikzlibrary{patterns}
\pgfplotsset{compat=1.12} % TikZ coordinates <-> axes coordinates

\begin{document}
        \begin{tikzpicture}
            \message{Normal distributions, different mu^^J}

        \def\q{5};
        \def\B{3};
        \def\S{7};
        \def\Bs{1.0};
        \def\Ss{1.0};
        \def\xmax{\S+3.2*\Ss};
        \def\ymin{{-0.15*gauss(\B,\B,\Bs)}};

        \begin{axis}[every axis plot post/.append style={
            mark=none,domain={-0.05*(\xmax)}:{1.08*\xmax},samples=50,smooth},
            xmin={-0.1*(\xmax)}, xmax=\xmax,
            ymin=\ymin, ymax={1.1*gauss(\B,\B,\Bs)},
            axis lines=middle,
            axis line style=thick,
            enlargelimits=upper, % extend the axes a bit to the right and top
            ticks=none,
            ylabel=Probability density,
            xlabel=value,
            x label/.style={at={(current axis.right of origin)},anchor=north west},
            width=0.7*\textwidth, height=0.5*\textwidth,
            clip=false, % prevent labels falling off
            y=200pt
            ]

            % PLOTS
            \addplot[red,  name path=S,thick] {gauss(x,\S,\Ss)};

            % LABELS
            \node[above=2pt,black!20!red]  at (1.05*\S,{gauss(\S,\S,\Ss)}) {$\mathcal{N}(\mu,\sigma)$};
        \end{axis}
    \end{tikzpicture}
\end{document}

A: Your attempt with x label/.style is close, but there is a keyvalue x label style= for that instead of explicit tikz style. Also, you can make use of left, right, above, below predefined anchors to align the text.
To rotate a ylabel, you simply can add rotate=90 to its style.
Adding extra lines is also straight forward.
\documentclass[border=3pt,tikz]{standalone} %[dvipsnames]
\usepackage{amsmath} % for \dfrac
\usepackage{tikz}
\tikzset{>=latex} % for LaTeX arrow head
\usepackage{pgfplots} % for the axis environment
\usepackage{xcolor}
\usepackage[outline]{contour} % halo around text
\contourlength{1.2pt}
\usetikzlibrary{positioning,calc}
\usetikzlibrary{backgrounds}% required for 'inner frame sep'

\pgfmathdeclarefunction{gauss}{3}{%
    \pgfmathparse{1/(#3*sqrt(2*pi))*exp(-((#1-#2)^2)/(2*#3^2))}%
    }

% to fill an area under function
\usepgfplotslibrary{fillbetween}
\usetikzlibrary{patterns}
\pgfplotsset{compat=1.12} % TikZ coordinates <-> axes coordinates

\begin{document}
        \begin{tikzpicture}
            \message{Normal distributions, different mu^^J}

        \def\q{5};
        \def\B{3};
        \def\S{7};
        \def\Bs{1.0};
        \def\Ss{1.0};
        \def\xmax{\S+3.2*\Ss};
        \def\ymin{{-0.15*gauss(\B,\B,\Bs)}};

        \begin{axis}[every axis plot post/.append style={
            mark=none,domain={-0.05*(\xmax)}:{1.08*\xmax},samples=50,smooth},
            xmin={-0.1*(\xmax)}, xmax=\xmax,
            ymin=\ymin, ymax={1.1*gauss(\B,\B,\Bs)},
            axis lines=middle,
            axis line style=thick,
            enlargelimits=upper, % extend the axes a bit to the right and top
            ticks=none,
            ylabel=Probability density,
            xlabel=value,
            x label style={below},
            y label style={above left, rotate=90},
            width=0.7*\textwidth, height=0.5*\textwidth,
            clip=false, % prevent labels falling off
            y=200pt
            ]

            % PLOTS
            \addplot[red,  name path=S,thick] {gauss(x,\S,\Ss)};

            % LABELS
            \node[above=2pt,black!20!red]  at (1.05*\S,{gauss(\S,\S,\Ss)}) {$\mathcal{N}(\mu,\sigma)$};

            % EXTRA LINES
            \draw[<->, thick] (\S-3*\Ss, -0.02) -- node[below] {Precision} (\S+3*\Ss, -0.02);

            \draw[thick, dash dot] (\S, 0) -- (\S, 0.4);
            \draw[thick, green] (\B, 0) -- (\B, 0.4);

            \draw[<->, thick] (\B, 0.3) -- node[above] {Accuracy} (\S, 0.3);
        \end{axis}
    \end{tikzpicture}
\end{document}


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NESCAC Well Represented on USILA All-America Squads
HADLEY, Mass. - A total of 16 individuals representing five NESCAC institutions were honored as All-Americans by the U.S. Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA).
COMPLETE LIST OF USILA ALL-AMERICANS
Of the 16 players, NESCAC Player of the Year Evan Wolf, of Amherst, and Tufts midfielder Nick Shanks landed on the USILA All-America First Team. Four other players earned Second Team All-America honors and 10 players were Third Team selections.
Wolf, a junior, closed out the spring with 53 goals and 31 helpers for 84 points. He also racked up 33 ground balls and caused nine turnovers while ranking tied for 18th in the country in points per game (4.94). Wolf, also an All-NESCAC First Team selection, helped the Mammoths earn an NCAA appearance and advance to the third round.
Shanks, a sophomore, scored 38 goals with 12 assists for 50 points for the Jumbos. An NEILA First Team pick and an All-NESCAC Second Team selection, Shanks scored four goals against Ithaca and four more versus Wesleyan in NCAA Tournament games.
Representing the NESCAC on the USILA All-America Second Team were Dylan Finazzo of Amherst; Matthew Crowell of Bowdoin; Eric Rogers of Middlebury; and Danny Murphy of Tufts.
Finazzo, a sophomore, was the NEILA Player of the Year and an All-NESCAC First Team honoree. He posted a 68.5 winning percentage at the faceoff dot (353-for-515). He also collected 152 ground balls and scored five goals. An All-NESCAC First Team honoree, he ranked 10th in win percentage and 16th in ground balls per game (8.00) among Division III national leaders.
A midfielder, Crowell was an All-New England Third Team and All-NESCAC First Team honoree. The senior finished tied for the team lead in goals (25) and recorded 30 points for the Polar Bears.
Rogers, a senior, was a three-time First-Team All-NESCAC honoree, and is an All-American for the third time. As a sophomore he was a third team honoree and earned a spot on the second team as a junior. The defender led the Panthers with 14 caused turnovers this season and was second in ground balls with 39. He ended his career starting 67 of 68 games and posted 59 caused turnovers and 126 ground balls.
Murphy, a junior and All-NESCAC First Team selection, posted a 100-point season on 45 goals and 55 assists for the Jumbos. An NEILA Second Team selection and USILA Honorable Mention honoree last season. He ranked among the Division III national leaders with 2.75 assists per game this year. Murphy helped lead the Jumbos to the NESCAC Championship and the NCAA Quarterfinals.
A total of 10 NESCAC players earned USILA Third Team All-American honors. They were: Jimmy McAfee, Colin Minicus, Jordan Sanford and Matt Solberg from Amherst; Parker Sessions from Bowdoin; Michael McCormack from Middlebury; Connor Lansdale from Tufts, and Christian Barker, Carter Hawthorne and Harry Stanton from Wesleyan.
A short-stick midfielder and senior, McAfee closed out the year with 10 goals and 17 helpers for 27 points. He also registered 67 ground balls, ranking second for the Mammoths, and caused nine turnovers. He was a First Team All-New England and First Team All-NESCAC selection.
Minicus, a sophomore, earns an All-America nod after raking in First Team All-NESCAC and First Team All-NEILA honors. He led the team in assists with 49 and added 45 goals to finish 2018 as the team's scoring leader with 94 points. He also ranked seventh in Division III in points per game (5.88).
Sanford, a senior long-stick midfielder, picked up 30 ground balls and caused 20 turnovers while netting six goals and dishing out three assists. He was an All-NESCAC First Team honoree and also earned All-NEILA honors.
A midfielder, Solberg ranked fourth on Amherst in goals and points with 41 and 70, respectively. The sophomore corralled 23 ground balls on the season and was an All-NESCAC First Team mention.
Sessions, a senior and a three-time All-NESCAC honoree, as well as a NEILA First Team selection, led Bowdoin in caused turnovers (17) and ranked fourth on the team with 24 ground balls. He helped the Polar Bears qualify for the NESCAC Championship for the 17th time in program history.
McCormack, a junior attack for Middlebury, earned his first All-NESCAC honor with a spot on the First Team and was a Second Team All-Region honoree. He finished the season with 30 goals and 14 assists for 44 points to rank third among the Panthers. McCormack tied for the team lead with five man-up goals and scooped up 19 ground balls. He registered a point in every game this season.
Lansdale, a senior, was the leader of a Jumbo defense that ranked third in the NESCAC allowing 10.56 goals per game this spring. Lansdale was assigned to the opposing team's best offensive player and helped limit opponents to a 24.8 shooting percentage. A First Team NEILA All-Star and Second Team All-NESCAC selection, Lansdale's 23 caused turnovers ranked sixth in the conference.
Barker, a junior, reached the 100-point milestone for his career in 2018 and ranks 12th in the Wesleyan record books with 149 career points. An All-NESCAC Second Team selection and two-time All-New England honoree, Barker totaled a career-best 60 points on 28 goals and 32 assists for the NCAA Champion Cardinals.
Hawthorne, a junior, is Wesleyan's all-time assist leader with 132 assists in his three-year career. Additionally, his 66 assists in 2018 set a single-season program record, surpassing the mark of 55 he set a year ago. Hawthorne led the team in points with 92, ranking fourth in the NESCAC, and his 66 assists were the most in the conference. He also ranked third in the nation in Division III, averaging 3.05 assists per game. Hawthorne is a two-time All-New England selection and was also named All-NESCAC Second Team this year.
Stanton, a four-time All-NESCAC honoree and three-time All-New England selection, became Wesleyan's all-time leader in goals this year and finished his career with 224. The senior ranks second all-time in career points (287) and was third on the squad in scoring this season with 70 on 60 goals and 10 assists. His 60 goals tied for third among the NESCAC leaders and his six-goal performance in the NCAA Semifinal helped propel the Cardinals to a 19-18 victory at RIT.
Additionally, 14 other NESCAC players garnered Honorable Mention honors: Bates – Matt Chalastawa, Rocco Fantoni, Clarke Jones; Bowdoin – Sam Carlin; Connecticut College – Ben Parens; Middlebury – Henry Riehl; Tufts – Arend Broekmate, Ben Connelly; Wesleyan – Otto Bohan, Jake Cresta, Taylor Ghesquiere, Eric Meyreles, Andres Rodriguez, Ben Shively.
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Q: Unity iOS build error: duplicate symbols when using Firebase Unity SDK + Google VR SDK for Unity I'm working on an Unity project where I'm using the Google VR SDK for Unity and the FirebaseMessaging.unitypackage from the Firebase SDK for Unity.
This combination of Google SDK's throws a duplicate symbols error when I try to build for iOS.

Minimal, Complete, and Verifiable example to reproduce the error:
Requirements:

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*iOS device (version 7.0 or later)

*Computer with macOS

*Latest Unity version (5.5.2f1)

*Latest Xcode version (8.2.1)

Steps:

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*Download the Google VR SDK for Unity (v1.20).

*Download the Firebase SDK for Unity (v3.0.0).

*Unzip the Firebase SDK for Unity.

*Open Unity and create a new project.

*Go to File > Build Settings... , select iOS and click on Switch Platform.

*Open Player Settings... and set a Bundle Identifier.

*Go to Assets > Import Package > Custom package... , select the GoogleVRForUnity.unitypackage and import all except the Demos folder.

*A Pop-Up window will appear. Select I Made a Backup, Go Ahead!.

*Another Pop-Up window will appear. Select Import Package and Import all.

*Go to Assets > Import Package > Custom package... , select the unzipped FirebaseMessaging.unitypackage and import all of it.

*File > Save project

*Connect the iOS device to the computer.

*File > Build & Run

*The Xcode build will fail because the project needs a signing with a team. Set it in your Xcode project to a valid one.

*Press the Xcode play button to build & run the project on your connected iOS device.

The project build on Xcode will end with the following error:

25 duplicate symbols for architecture arm64

The architecture changes depending of the connected iOS device, but the error is the same.

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*Is there something that we can do?

*Is it an error that must be resolved by Google?

A: This is a bug in the GVR sdk. The problem is that GVR was released including the transitive dependencies, some of which other SDKs at google (or elsewhere) depend on as well, such as firebase. Since Unity doesn't have any package management for this, we've rolled our own:
https://github.com/googlesamples/unity-jar-resolver
However GVR sdk isn't yet using this to include its transitive dependencies and so we get the conflicts.
I'm working on a fix that makes the IOSResolver above, detect this in GVR and strip the objects that should not be included.
In the meantime, here's a work-around you can use to strip the redundant objects yourself:

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*Locate: libgvrunity.a in Assets/Plugins/iOS/libgvrunity.a

*Create a shell script in the folder with the following contents:
set -ex
lipo libgvrunity.a -thin armv7 -output libgvrunity-armv7.a
lipo libgvrunity.a -thin arm64 -output libgvrunity-arm64.a

ar -t libgvrunity-armv7.a | grep 'GTMLogger\|GTMSession' | xargs ar -dv libgvrunity-armv7.a
ar -t libgvrunity-arm64.a | grep 'GTMLogger\|GTMSession' | xargs ar -dv libgvrunity-arm64.a

lipo libgvrunity.a -replace armv7 libgvrunity-armv7.a -replace arm64 libgvrunity-arm64.a -output libgvrunity-fat.a

rm libgvrunity-armv7.a libgvrunity-arm64.a

mkdir -p backup
mv libgvrunity.a backup
mv libgvrunity-fat.a libgvrunity.a

*Build and run from Unity again.

A: Option 1 :Go to build Settings and search for "No Common Blocks" and set it no
Option 2:

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*Go to Build Phases in Target settings.

*Go to "Link Binary With
    Libraries".

*Check if any of the libraries exist twice.

*Build again.

Option 3:

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*Removed -ObjC from Other linker flag.