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Publify is a free full featured web publishing software built on Ruby on Rails framework. Publify comes with lots of features including classic multi user blogging engine, custom themes, twitter connection, advanced SEO capabilities, support for multiple languages, text filters and much more.
In this tutorial, we will see how to install Publify on Ubuntu 14.04 server with Nginx.
Before installing any packages, it is recommended to update your system with the latest stable version. You can do this with the following command:
sudo apt-get update -y
sudo apt-get upgrade -y
Once your system is up to date, you can proceed to install Apache web server.
Before starting, you will need to install Nginx and other required packages on your system. By default Nginx latest version is not available in Ubuntu default repository, so you will need to add the Nginx repo first.
First, install required packages with the following command:
sudo apt-get install software-properties-common imagemagick build-essential git openssl nano
Then, add the Nginx repository wiith the following command:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nginx/stable
Next, update the system with the following command:
sudo apt-get update -y
Finally, install Nginx with the following command:
sudo apt-get install nginx -y
Next, start the Nginx servcie and enable it to start on boot with the following command:
sudo /etc/init.d/nginx start
sudo update-rc.d nginx defaults
By default, latest version of MariaDb is not available in Ubuntu, so you will need to add MariaDb repository first.
You can do this with the following command:
sudo apt-key adv --recv-keys --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com:80 0xcbcb082a1bb943db
sudo add-apt-repository 'deb [arch=amd64,i386] http://mirrors.accretive-networks.net/mariadb/repo/10.1/ubuntu trusty main'
Next, update the system with the following command:
sudo apt-get update -y
Next, install MariaDb server with the following command:
sudo apt-get install mariadb-server libmariadbclient-dev
Default MariaDB instalaltion is not secured, so you will need to secure it.
You can do this by running mysql_secure_installation script:
sudo mysql_secure_installation
Answer all the questions as shown below:
Set root password? [Y/n] n
Remove anonymous users? [Y/n] y
Disallow root login remotely? [Y/n] y
Remove test database and access to it? [Y/n] y
Reload privilege tables now? [Y/n] y
Once MariaDB is secured, log in to the MariaDB shell and create a database for Publify:
mysql -u root -p
Enter your root password when prompted, then create a database for Publify. It is recommended to set a secure password:
MariaDB [(none)]> CREATE DATABASE publifydb CHARACTER SET utf8;
Query OK, 1 row affected (0.00 sec)
Next, create a username and password for Publify with the following command:
MariaDB [(none)]>CREATE USER 'publify'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
Query OK, 1 row affected (0.00 sec)
Next, grant privileges to the Publify database with the following command:
MariaDB [(none)]> GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON publifydb.* TO 'publify'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
Query OK, 1 row affected (0.00 sec)
Next, you will need to run the FLUSH PRIVILEGES command so that the privileges table will be reloaded by MySQL and we can use new credential:
mysql>FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
Query OK, 1 row affected (0.00 sec)
Next, exit from the MariaDB console with the following command:
You can install the latest version of the Ruby with the following curl command:
curl -sSL https://rvm.io/mpapis.asc | gpg --import -
curl -sSL https://get.rvm.io | bash -s stable --ruby
rvm install ruby-2.1.5
Once Ruby is installed, start it using RVM with the following command:
source ~/.rvm/scripts/rvm
You can verify the version of the Ruby with the following command:
ruby --version
Onc eyou have done, you can proceed to install Publify.
You can download the latest version of the Publify from Git repository using git clone command:
git clone https://github.com/publify/publify.git
Next, rename the sample database.yml file with the following command:
cp ~/publify/config/database.yml.mysql ~/publify/config/database.yml
Next, open database.yml file and make some changes inside it:
sudo nano ~/publify/config/database.yml
Change the following lines:
login: &login
adapter: mysql2
host: localhost
username: publify
password: password
Next, you will need to create a new puma config file:
nano ~/publify/config/puma.rb
Add the following lines:
#!/usr/bin/env puma
application_path = '/home/hitesh/publify'
directory application_path
environment 'production'
daemonize true
pidfile "#{application_path}/tmp/pids/puma.pid"
state_path "#{application_path}/tmp/pids/puma.state"
stdout_redirect "#{application_path}/log/puma.stdout.log", "#{application_path}/log/puma.stderr.log"
bind "unix://#{application_path}/tmp/sockets/publify.sock"
Save and close the file when you are finished.
Next, create a directory for pid, log and socket:
mkdir -p ~/publify/tmp/{pids,log,sockets}
Next, install gems with the following command:
cd ~/publify
echo "gem 'puma'" >> Gemfile
echo "gem: --no-ri --no-rdoc" >> ~/.gemrc
RAILS_ENV=production bundle install --without development test postgresql sqlite
Next, prepare the database and compile the assets wit the following command:
RAILS_ENV=production rake db:setup
RAILS_ENV=production rake db:migrate
RAILS_ENV=production rake db:seed
RAILS_ENV=production rake assets:precompile
Once you have done, create an upstart script with the following command:
sudo nano /etc/init/publify.conf
Add the following lines:
description "Puma Publify Service"
start on filesystem or runlevel [2345]
stop on runlevel [!2345]
setuid hitesh
setgid hitesh
respawn limit 3 30
exec /bin/bash << EOT
source /home/hitesh/.rvm/scripts/rvm
cd /home/hitesh/publify
exec puma -C config/puma.rb
end script
Save and close the file when you are finished then start your Publify service with the following command:
sudo service publify start
Next, you will need to create a virtual host file for Publify. You can do this with the following command:
sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/publify.conf
Add the following lines:
upstream publify {
server unix:/home/hitesh/publify/tmp/sockets/publify.sock;
server {
server_name yourdomain.com;
root /home/hitesh/publify;
location / {
try_files $uri @ruby;
location @ruby {
proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
proxy_set_header Host $http_host;
proxy_redirect off;
proxy_read_timeout 300;
proxy_pass http://publify;
Save and close the file when you are finished, the activate the server block by creating a symbolic link:
sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/publify.conf /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
Finally, restart Nginx service with the following command:
sudo service nginx restart
Once everything is configured, open your web browser and type the URL http://yourdomain.com and complete required steps to finish the Publify installation.
Thats it.
Congratulatiopns! you have successfully installed Publify on your Ubuntu 14.04 server.
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We put the LeBron 8 PS to the test and here is the Performance Review on the sneaker LeBron could end up winning his 1st Championship in.
While the shoes overall performance was nothing short of what you'd expect, it was very player specific. Guards may want something a little more lightweight and lower to the ground, while larger players will have a great time playing in the LeBron 8 PS.

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Phil Wainewright writes why Microsoft cannot win:
Google's turf is the Internet. It's not interested in devices that don't connect to it Microsoft is welcome to that market. It simply wants to extend its reach to any device that does go online.
Meanwhile, Microsoft's focus on desktop capability is the crux of why it can't possibly succeed against Google (or any future Google equivalent). It's focusing on yesterday's market. Microsoft's dominance of the desktop is as relevant to the future of computing as Union Pacific's dominance of the railroads was to the future of transportation in the twentieth century.
Here's a sampling of reasons why Microsoft is history:
* Microsoft wants everyone to have a rich desktop experience, Google wants everyone to have a rich Internet experience.
* Microsoft's business model depends on everyone upgrading their computing environment every two to three years. Google's depends on everyone exploring what's new in their computing environment every day.
* Microsoft looks at the world from a perspective of desktop+Internet. Google looks at the world from a perspective of Internet+any device.
* Microsoft wants computers to help individuals do more unaided. Google wants computers to help individuals do more in collaboration. In the Internet age, who wants to work alone any more, when all the unexplored opportunity is in collaborative endeavor?
* In a few year's time, who's going to still be working at a desk anyway?


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If you read my previous post on yoga, you know I've been inflexible pretty much all my life. While the root cause is probably genetics, I've also played sports since elementary school, and added running and strength training during college. Oh, and let's not forget that younger me didn't bother with stretching. So by the time I started practicing yoga, I had about 25 years of accumulated tightness to work with.
My experience is why I decided to share these yoga for athletes resources, rather than more generic resources for beginners; if your background is similar to mine, beginner videos that assume an average level of flexibility can be a frustrating starting point. Plus, if you turned to yoga to improve your running or other athletic activities, most beginner videos lack the specificity you're looking for.
I take the occasional in-person yoga class, but mainly follow online videos, so over the past couple years I've built up a list of the yoga videos I turn to most often. While most aren't titled "yoga for athletes", they focus on opening parts of the body that tend to be chronically tight for athletes: hips, hamstrings, and shoulders. As I practice yoga mainly for flexibility and recovery, these are mostly slower, relaxing yoga classes, with an occasional more vigorous flow thrown in. And finally, I rarely have time for an hour-long class, so most of my go-to videos are 30 minutes or shorter.
Given those criteria, here are the websites and Youtube channels that I rely on most often.
Disclaimer: All these videos are taught by qualified yoga teachers, but I am not a yoga teacher. This is just what works for me, and not advice on what you should do.
A beginner class at your local yoga studio
Yes, I did just say I mainly practice with online videos, but I still recommend starting with at least a handful of in-person classes. While online teachers can give detailed instructions, what they can't do is check your alignment and give adjustments when necessary. I took a series of beginner classes when I first started yoga, and having someone give feedback on my form helped me become confident that I could correctly follow the instructor in videos.
My favorite resource for a short, focused yoga practice. Candace has tons of 15-30 minute videos focused on opening specific parts of the body (or strengthening, if that's what you're looking for). Her website also has several 30-day yoga programs, which are a helpful starting point if you're not sure what to do on a daily basis. Here are a few videos I repeat often:
30-minute restorative yoga for hip flexibility – lots of hip openers. Since it's a restorative class, it's all seated/lying poses and moves slowly with plenty of time to stretch in each pose.
15-minute hip opening yoga sequence – similar to the previous class, just shorter.
Yoga for Olympic lifters – hips & ankles and chest & shoulders – gentle classes that work on mobility in the targeted areas.
30-minute restorative yin practice – if you're not familiar with yin, it's a very slow practice where you hold poses 3-5 minutes. This is very short for a yin class, but still includes both hip and upper body opening poses.
5 and 10 minute morning and evening yoga – these aren't so much specific to athletes, but they are some of my favorites. Taking a few minutes to wake up and wind down for the day really makes a difference in my stress levels and sleep quality.
This site has a large library of videos from several teachers. You can filter by difficulty, video length, and style – including yoga for runners and yoga for athletes. Some of my favorites:
Yoga for runners: injury prevention – about 20 minutes long; focuses on hips, hamstrings, and IT band area.
Happy hamstrings – another 20 minute class, this one focused on hamstrings. The poses start out gentle and gradually get more intense, so if stretching your hamstrings tends to be painful this is a good class to loosen them up.
Yin/yang flow – a few minutes of sun salutations followed by a handful of yin poses that focus on the hips and hamstrings.
Heavenly hips – this is usually the video I turn on when I have a full hour for yoga. It's a flow class, but not a power flow – you'll linger in poses and gradually stretch things out. If my hips are feeling especially tight or out of alignment, I always leave this class feeling like they're "fixed". Note that this class includes flying pigeon, which is out of reach if your IT band is as tight as mine; I just skip it.
Power yoga for shoulder stability – a full hour of power yoga, so I prefer to use this as a substitute for a strength workout rather than adding it to my workout schedule. Lots of shoulder opening work. This is an intermediate class, so tougher than most on this list; it builds up to attempting forearm balance.
Kassandra's videos are mindful of where athletes tend to be most tight; her yoga for athletes videos provide a good stretch without including poses that I have to severely modify to get into. Some classes to try:
Yoga for runners: getting into the IT band – IT band stretches that gradually get more intense. Not painful, as IT stretches tend to be if I try to go too deep too quickly (but can still be pretty uncomfortable).
Yin yoga for runners: hips and hamstrings – the poses here can be pretty intense, but they're still accessible even if you're very tight.
Yoga for your feet – 5 minutes of foot stretches and massage. Great for post-long run.
Yin yoga for hips – a beginner yin class with gentle poses; try this if you find the yin for runners class too intense.
She only has one specific yoga for athletes class, but I find Lesley's instruction very clear and easy to follow. Here are some of my favorite classes:
Quickie hip stretch – Hits all the basic hip stretches in 15 minutes.
Yoga for flexibility: upper back and hips – this hits most of my tight spots in a 20 minute class. Since it's short, you may want to pause and hold some poses longer.
Yoga for flexibility: shoulders – lots of shoulder stretches, and they can get pretty intense. You'll want a strap or something equivalent if your shoulders are tight.
Do you practice yoga to improve athletic performance?
What styles of yoga do you prefer?
Linking up with Wild Workout Wednesday.


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What Is a Crane?
A crane is an advanced machine that utilizes several simple tools to raise and lower items. It can also move horizontally. A crane comprises of ropes, cables, winder, or chains. Winder and sheaves are a type of puller.
The Anatomy of a Crane
Cranes are crucial for any large construction site. Keep in mind there are different types of cranes. However, there are designed to do the same job- to move and lift heavy loads. Cranes are mobile machines because they must travel from one area to another in the construction site, as well as to different parts of the world.
If you have seen a crane in action, you may have asked yourself how the arm can support and lift heavyweight, and it is not toppling over. Well, there are several physics and engineering feats that make lifting possible.
The majority of cranes come with several cables and pulleys to lower and lift pieces of material and equipment. Think about turbines, generators, slabs of concrete and many different types of materials that are heavy.
Here is the basic anatomy of a crane:
- The boom
This is the end of the crane. It is long steel that features a hook or another specialized item on end.
- The hook and ball
The size and shape of the hook vary based on several things like what industry it is used for or the amount of weight the crane can carry. For instance, big steel claws used in scrap fields to haul big steel debris. For other applications, a hook is ideal for moving large shipping containers to and from a port.
- The Jib
The jib is either attached either at the bottom or on the top. It is the part that lifts the load and extends to the boom to enhance mobility. It can be likened to a wrist while the boom is like an arm, and the hook is the crane's fingers.
- Counterweight
The counterweight is designed to ensure that the crane isn't toppling over because of the weight differential. It can either be located near the cab of the crane or at the base of the crane. It helps to counterbalance weight when lifting a load with the boom to make sure workers and the construction site are safe.
- Outriggers
Major movements in balance happen when operating a crane because of the weight of the load. They are used to help counterweights to stabilize the crane by utilizing hydraulics to lift to carry the entire unit at once.
- Steel Cables
The steel cables are used together with an arm. An ordinary capable can carry up to 10,000 pounds of weight or even more. Different types of cables are used for different kinds of jobs with others being capable of carrying more weight than others.
How A Hydraulic Crane Works
A hydraulic system powers a crane. The system activates when a piston presses the oil down, which transfers the initial force to a piston and then upwards. When the piston is pressed down, another one pushes up. A hydraulic pump exerts pressure that moves the pistons up and down, while the pressure in the system is made by two types of hydraulic pumps: gear pump and variable displacement pump.
The majority of cranes use gear pumps that feature a pair of gears that push the hydraulic oil. When the pressure is supposed to increase, the operator presses the accelerator to make the pump work faster. For a gear pump, the pressure can only hire if the engine runs at full power. You can reduce or extend. When the pistons are attached to levers, you can use them to lift heavy weights, just the way hydraulic cranes do.


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HowTo configure Redmine for advanced git integration¶
- HowTo configure Redmine for advanced git integration
This HowTo explains how to serve git repositories on apache through the http-based git-smart-http protocol introduced in git 1.6.6. The git-smart-http offers various advantages over ssh or git-based access: you can use redmine access control as-is, no need for extra ssh keys or whatnot, you can secure it through SSL as needed, and there's generally less problems with firewalls and https/https ports than exist with ssh and git ports. git-smart-http also doesn't have some of the drawbacks of its "dumb" predecessor, as it doesn't require any complex DAV setup.
This HowTo is mainly written from memory and was conducted on a setup which was already serving svn repositories integrated with redmine, so it might be possible that I forgot some things or take them for granted. This is a wiki page, feel free to correct or amend anything you find lacking :-) You can also drop me a line".
- Apache with mod_perl (access control)
- git (version at least 1.6.6)
- A way to serve git-smart-http
- mod_cgi (or mod_cgid) if you want to use the stock git-http-backend
- a rack server if you want to use grack (basically a rack wrapper around the right git commands)
You should already have a rack server to run redmine, and that's why I chose grack as the backend and which I will describe in this tutorial. Using the stock git-http-backend should be quite straightforward though.
Install grack¶
Get the sources¶
Fetch grack from its github repository, I checked out mine to
git http://github.com/schacon/grack.git /var/www/git.myhost.com
Edit the
config.ru file and adapt it to your local configuration.
project_root must contain the path to the directory containing your git repositories,
git_path must obviously contain the path to the git, mine looks like this (on gentoo):
$LOAD_PATH.unshift File.expand_path(File.dirname(__FILE__) + '/lib')
use Rack::ShowExceptions
require 'lib/git_http'
config = {
:project_root => "/var/git/git.myhost.com",
:git_path => '/usr/libexec/git-core/git',
:upload_pack => true,
:receive_pack => true,
run GitHttp::App.new(config)
Integrate with Apache¶
You could obviously use any rack server you like at this point, but the access control mechanism
Redmine.pm is written for apache with mod_perl, so you will at least need to reverse proxy your rack server through apache. My rack server of choice is passenger (solid performance, apache module, mostly simple configuration) and it is already configured on my system. As passenger installation and configuration is not within the scope of this HowTo, please refer to the passenger documentation or to the passenger installation guide from your distribution.
There's a little more work to do here to get passenger to work with this, you will need to create the directories
public and
tmp in the grack directory. Please also be aware that in the standard configuration, passenger will run the grack application with the same user and group owning the
config.ru file. This user must have read- and write-access as needed to the git repositories!
The last step is to configure an apache vhost to serve the application:
<VirtualHost yo.ur.i.p:80>
ServerName git.myhost.com
ServerAdmin email@example.com
DocumentRoot "/var/www/git.myhost.com/public"
<Directory "/var/www/git.myhost.com/public">
Options None
AllowOverride None
Order allow,deny
Allow from all
At this point, if you have a repository in
/var/git/git.myhost.com/myrepo, you should be able to access it through
http://git.myhost.com/myrepo, for example
git ls-remote http://git.myhost.com/myrepo should show you some information about the repository.
Access control¶
You now have a working git server, albeit with no access control. Currently, the shipped perl module for access control
Redmine.pm (in
extra/svn/ in your redmine directory) does not support access control for the git-smart-http protocol, the patch in #4905 aims to implement that.
Applying the patch¶
Download the latest (or better: correct) version of the patch from #4905 to your redmine directory. In the redmine directory, apply the patch:
patch -p1 < the-patch-file.patch should work (if it tells you stuff about being unable to apply a hunk, the patch is incompatible with your
Redmine.pm version, if it says other stuff, try
patch -p0 < the-patch-file.patch, if it still borks, ask for advice on #4905).
You will possibly still need to edit the file from here, because the current version of the patch only works for repositories served from
http://git.myhost.com/git/myrepo though the above example uses
http://git.myhost.com/myrepo. Search around line 280 for the following line:
my $is_read_only = $uri !~ /^\/git\/.*\/[^\/]*git\-receive\-pack$/o;
Change the first part of the Regex
\/git to whatever sub-URI your repositories reside under (make sure to escape your
/@s!), in my case they are under /@ so I deleted that part entirely:
my $is_read_only = $uri !~ /^\/.*\/[^\/]*git\-receive\-pack$/o;
Configuring Apache¶
You now have to make Apache aware of your new authentication module (if you already had done this step for subversion integration, you can go to the
Location directives directly). Copy or link
Redmine.pm (from your
extra/svn/ directory) to
/usr/lib/perl5/Apache/Redmine.pm or wherever your distribution puts its apache perl modules (e.g. gentoo puts them in
Having done that, reload apache to make sure everything in the patching phase went well (if not, remove the link or the file create in the step just before and restart apache to get apache back up, try to find the error in your Redmine.pm file). Now edit your vhost configuration to look somewhat like (same as above but with more stuff):
<VirtualHost yo.ur.i.p:80>
ServerName git.myhost.com
ServerAdmin firstname.lastname@example.com
DocumentRoot "/var/www/git.myhost.com/public"
PerlLoadModule Apache::Redmine
<Directory "/var/www/git.myhost.com/public">
Options None
AllowOverride None
Order allow,deny
Allow from all
<Location "/">
AuthType Basic
AuthName "Redmine git repositories"
Require valid-user
PerlAccessHandler Apache::Authn::Redmine::access_handler
PerlAuthenHandler Apache::Authn::Redmine::authen_handler
## for mysql
RedmineDSN "DBI:mysql:database=databasename;host=my.db.server"
## for postgres
# RedmineDSN "DBI:Pg:dbname=databasename;host=my.db.server"
## for SQLite3
# RedmineDSN "DBI:SQLite:dbname=database.db"
RedmineDbUser "redmine"
RedmineDbPass "password"
RedmineGitSmartHttp yes
Reload your apache, and everything should be good and well :-)
Known issues¶
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An Oxford professor has suggested that "getting a blindfolded boy to draw lots from a bowl containing the names" of candidates may be a more effective entrance criteria for the
university than the current system.
He made the comments while expressing concerns over the inadequacies of the interview process in whittling down the number of prospective applicants.
In an article published in The Times Education Supplement, New College fellow and Psychology tutor Professor Miles Hewstone highlighted a practice common in the Coptic Church in which a blindfolded child is used to select their Pope at random.
He said: "Odd as it may sound, there is an argument that this would also be the best way to make the final cut of Oxbridge applicants."
Hewstone stated that "foretelling how well someone will perform academically at university is a difficult task".
Most subjects are highly competitive at Oxford, with around 20 per cent of applicants successful, and Hewstone claimed that interviews were insufficient in deciding who made the cut.
With thousands of sixth-formers set to hear this week that their applications have been unsuccessful, Hewstone added that this "is my least favourite time of the year (it sometimes feels as though we are looking for reasons to reject), [and] it is right to leave no stone unturned in the search to do better".
Hewstone argued: "We can and must try to test how well all the different pieces of information at our disposal help us to predict final grades."
The professor also offered three proposals to improve the selection process: "First, we should commit to a scientific assessment of our decision-making that looks at the predictive validity of each piece of information we currently use. Second, we should drop any data that are found to lack validity. Third, if we find that interviews do not improve our decision-making, we should drop them, too."
Despite the attention-grabbing remarks, the Oxford University press office was supportive of Hewstone's calls for reform:
"As a research university we are committed to an evidence-based approach for our selection procedures, and Professor Hewstone's suggestions are very much in line with what the University and colleges strive to do.
"Aspects of the selection procedure are regularly reviewed and scrutinised. His article is indicative of the level of discussion, self-scrutiny and commitment within Oxford to getting the admission process right."
However, Ryan Widdows, a second-year historian at St Anne's, expressed concern with the inequalities of a system which mimicked that of the Coptic Christians:
"Will those privileged applicants with treble-barrelled surnames not be more favoured by this process as well, as their lot will have to be larger, and therefore have a greater chance of being pulled out, than a poor boy's standard surname?"
A second-year psychologist was more positive about calls to alter the admissions process: "State school pupils are rarely prepared to face the questions given in interviews, and it would be fairer if everyone was at an equal disadvantage."
They added: "Although if Psychology applicants are picked out of a hat, that does explain how I got in…"


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One of my favorite parts of Comic Con is getting a great free shave from the folks at Schick. I know that might sound lame but they've been my "go to" experience every year because well, it's free and having a professional give you a great shave is a pretty awesome experience. Every guy should have a professional shave at least once. This year, Schick is over in the Interactive Zone by Petco Park and not only are they giving out free shaves and tons of great swag but they have an awesome escape room experience too.
The Schick HydroEscape experience is open now through Sunday, from 9am till 5pm but make sure to get her early since it is first come first served. It's up to you to help save the Schick HydroBot as you and your friends work to solve puzzles in three different rooms. Thanks to Russ and Heather for joining me - I might not have been able to escape without your help! The "Schick Hydro Escape" is based on Hydrobot's backstory, which was released in a new, limited-edition digital and animated comic book – "Schick Hydrobot and the Transformers" – that highlights an exclusive story arc and also introduces his creator, Dr. Hiroshi Benson. To escape the room, Con-goers must work together on a series of interactive puzzles and physical tasks, many of which pay homage to fan-favorite movies, comic books and video games.
The Schick Hydro 5 has five blades for a super close shave and seven hydrating gel pods to provide instant lubricating protection. While you are still best making sure to use plenty of Schick Edge shave gel, it helps the razor slide along your face easier and reduce friction. One of the cool features of this razor also is that you can actually flip the edge down to get into those awkward places like under your nose or in a chin crease.
Thank you Schick Hydro for the great shave - now I'm having fun walking around Comic Con looking like a celebrity because of you guys!


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Thursday, April 14, 2011
2009 Tamaya Syrah Reserva
The 2009 Tamaya Syrah Reserva is composed of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier. It was aged in both French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks.
This dark ruby and almost opaque wine has an amazingly perfumed bouquet with aromas of luscious black raspberry, blueberry pancake, acacia, potting soil, and barbecued meats. It's textbook Syrah on the nose, and is very pure and delineated.
On the palate the wine has a big and rich mouthfeel, packed with loads of dark black fruits such as black currant and cassis. This is what I like to call a teeth-stainer, because I can almost feel the big, heavy, and tannin-rich wine turning my teeth purple. I just adore the lovely floral component that the Viognier brings to this wine. It's like the wine has a touch of orange blossom and blueberry, which adds to the complexity and depth on both the palate and the bouquet. It's a well made, powerful, and complex wine that holds balance between fruit, oak, acid, and tannin. 91 points
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Caroline and Ben's Wedding | Memphis Wedding Photographer
Caroline and Ben were married on October 6th, 2018 at the Memphis Zoo Zambezi River. Caroline's beautiful dress was selected at Maggie Louise Bridal in Collierville, TN and Ben wore a handsome tux by Generation Tux.
Lisa Childers, of Just Weddings, planned such a perfect wedding for this amazing couple. She worked with L and J Production, who created some beautiful flower arrangements and bouquets and with White Door Event Rentals, who provided the perfect pieces to complete this Zambezi wedding!
It was a great day that will be cherished by all and I am thankful to have been a part of it!
- Venue: Memphis Zoo
- Event Planner: Lisa Childers
- Caterer: Me and My Tea Room
- Florist: L and J Production
- Band: G3 Band
- Rentals: White Door Events
- Exit: Retro Rides
- Photo Booth: Photo Booth Bling
- Groom and Groomsmen Attire: Generation Tux
- Bridal Gown: Maggie Louise Bridal
- Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie
- Hair: Taylor Thompson
- Makeup: Matt Gossett


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Sunday's back to back training run called for a 10 mile strength run. It was still early-ish in the day, the sun was out, I needed to take my new Christmas present shoes – Hoka One One Stinson Trails – out for their maiden voyage, and the mountains were calling!
Tiger Mountain in the Issaquah Alps is an easy 20 minutes away, but that also makes for a crowded Tradition Plateau parking lot. It was a crisp 34 degrees (f), but in the sun I warmed along with the help of some gloves and my other new Christmas present (from myself to myself) running tights. After losing our way navigating the Tradition Lake Loop and cutting the route in half, we made up for it by running a 7 mile, 2000 foot gain, out and back over a portion of the Tiger Mountain Trail and Lingering Trail. It was a bit more elevation than I was looking to run, but when the Gorge Waterfalls 50k with 6000 feet of elevation gain rolls around in 83 days(!), I'm pretty sure I'll wish I had run even more hills.
I capped off the run with a few dates, a tall drip, and (I swear this is the first time I've ever bought these) two krispy kreme doughnuts (empty calories, I know, but they were oh so delicious.)


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A private landlord, advised by Curchod & Co, has let a 682 sq ft retail property at 70 Church Road in Ashford, Surrey to Nicola Ann Photography.
The shop has been taken on a new ten-year lease at an annual rent of £18,000. The lease includes an upward only rent review at the end of the fifth year and a break option at the end of the third year.
Gary Whitaker of Curchod & Co said: "Ashford is a thriving local centre that benefits from the dominantly residential area it is located in. Demand for well positioned retail properties such as this are in high demand and the fact that a deal on this property was agreed after just one viewing."
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A look at the hottest new computer games. Featured guest is world champion gamer Dennis Fong, also known as Thresh. Other guests include Ryan McDonald of gamespot.com. Also ign.com, a look at the game "No One Lives Forever", and a review of the PlayStation 2. Originally broadcast in 2000.
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Playing is fun. At least that is what parents think when we see our kids amongst piles of Legos and Littlest Pet Shop pets. Play is also something adults cease doing at some obscure point in time, replaced with responsibility, obligation and work. Of course, these things are necessary and appropriate to be functioning members of society past a certain age, but when we no longer desire to explore our worlds through our own imaginations, we no longer understand the delicate nature of play that is actually hard work. Assigning life and energy to objects, running wild through trees with best friends on a nonexistent adventure that ends the minute we get hungry or tired or bored, or taking the role of a puppy, a baby, a super hero or villain on the make to rule the world, is all very hard work that just happens to be fun. In reality, it is children's job to play. Play allows children to explore thoughts, feelings and experiences they encounter every day and incorporate them into a framework of understanding and mastery.
As a marriage and family therapist who has done play therapy and family play therapy for many years, I have seen children work through very complex, confusing and even traumatic life events with a sand table and plastic figurines. Kids conquer fears, gain confidence and test the limits of their own strengths and skills in a safe and comfortable space through play. It is amazing to witness. But it is even more incredible to be invited in.
Of course, it is OK if you loathe sitting on the floor with Barbie Dolls and monster trucks. Sometimes for adults, play really can feel like work! Even as someone who has played with kids for a living doing Play Therapy, I often find it difficult to play tag or hide 'n seek with my kids for more than a few rounds before I am exhausted and bored from running in circles looking under the couch 18 times! But they keep asking. They keep inviting me in. So, I keep joining them. I use these three tips and tricks to truly enjoy playing with my children while joining them in discovering and mastering their worlds. You can too.
- They are in charge. We often want to direct the story to make sure Barbie and her friends are all being nice, or the colors in the Play-Doh rainbow are all even and don't mix. I know I am particular about those Magnatiles and how to build the biggest tower. But none of that matters when you are playing with your kid. Let them take the lead, then hang back and see what they can do. You might be surprised at how much more you enjoy just being with them and watching them learn through play.
- You don't have to add anything extra. Play inherently is fun. That is why kids do it. You don't have to be creative or exciting or come up with extravagant ideas or expensive toys. Kids are surprisingly good at knowing what they enjoy and seeking it out. Be present, and (here is the key) be quiet. Kids don't want to answer your questions or worry about making you feel good about playing with them. They want to explore with you. Close your mouth and open your eyes. Do what they do. If your five year old starts crashing trucks, crash some trucks! Watch your kids face light up as they realize you are not correcting them or telling them how to do it. They will be thrilled!
- Set limits around timing, not around themes, mess or toys. Playing with your child doesn't have to take up the whole afternoon. No one is making you embark on a daylong journey of make-believe. It is perfectly OK to tell your child that you can play for 15 minutes and set a timer, just make sure you are engaged with them the whole 15 minutes and not checking your text messages or watching a TV show out of the corner of your eye. Kids know when you are with them, or not. Let go of your need to pick up during play. Small distractions can disrupt the flow of play and your attention, along with the connection you are creating with your child. The theme is important to the child also, they are working on what they know and what they are thinking about. Explore it with them, again avoiding your desire to ask questions. Their world will unfold before you and it will be a beautiful thing.
Every child wants their parents to play with them. If your kid has stopped asking you, try asking them if you can join in and see what they say. I'm certain you will love the hard work just as much as they do!
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Sometimes the world really does rotate in your direction, as a Canadian band is discovering. Their choice of name, and their decision to register it as a web domain, could prove profitable.
The Canadian Press has the story:
TORONTO -- The three members of the Canadian band Tea Party have been told they're sitting on a gold mine, and that a painless transaction could potentially make them millions of dollars.
They own the web address teaparty.com, which wasn't in demand when they registered it in 1995 but has now spiked in value -- at least theoretically -- given the popularity of the Tea Party political movement in the United States.
Experts say it could be worth a fortune to the right buyer, although so far it's just talk. No one has come forth with a cheque adorned with a long string of zeros.
But the recently reunited band, which is getting ready to tour again after a six-year hiatus, says it's listening to all offers, including any real bids from the right-wing political movement that shares the group's name.
Even though the band's members do loathe their politics.
"I think that's being an honest, not hypocritical person, because I could do maybe the politically correct thing and say, 'Oh, we'd never sell it to them,' but we are human,'' said bass player Stuart Chatwood in a lengthy interview on Friday, his first since the band's most valuable asset was featured on Bloomberg Businessweek's website on Sept. 15.
That story quickly circled the globe and the band members' phones haven't stopped ringing since.
"I got emails starting in Australia, Taiwan, India, it swept around the world and just caught us by surprise. I stopped answering my phone for a while because all the right-wing radio stations in America wanted an interview,'' said Chatwood.
"I think we're going to see what's out there. We're not on a street corner hawking it right now, it's just these offers are flooding in now so we'd be silly not to consider the offers. Obviously, we'd like to sell it to some people over some other people.''
The band didn't seek out buyers for their web domain and it wasn't until this summer that they were forced to seriously consider a deal, Chatwood said.
"We've had over the last couple of years some unrealistic offers from jokers saying, 'Hey, let me buy it for a couple hundred dollars' but this summer someone came up to us -- and if you think of it as real estate -- they knocked on our door and wanted to buy our house,'' he said.
The band's lawyer shrewdly tipped off Bloomberg Businessweek and the resulting story sparked a number of competing bids and offers to help sell the URL.
`"Since the story's gone out there's probably been 15 offers and every single domain agent in America has sent their resume in and told us how many million-dollar deals they've done,'' Chatwood said.
"Obviously I'm not taking these things seriously but someone did mention eight-figures, which I think is just ridiculous,'' he said laughing. "I think that's just dreaming, or someone just wanting to get our business.
"It's really hard deciphering it because it's not really an established industry, everyone seems to have a different way of going about it.''
Before the band decided to get back together, Chatwood considered lending out the URL temporarily to help counter some of the Tea Party rhetoric he was getting sick of hearing.
"I thought I should lend out the name to Michael Moore or Stephen Colbert or Jon Stewart, just to dispel some of the stuff that was out there,'' Chatwood said.
"I actually went up the food chain at Comedy Central, all the way to the president of MTV Networks, but at the time they were doing the (Rally to Restore Sanity in Washington, which was hosted by Stewart and Colbert) and they were just swamped.''
Chatwood followed up further but suspects the owners of the TV network, Viacom Inc., may not be comfortable getting involved with an online political campaign.
"I think it's just a hot potato where (comedians) say a lot of stuff on TV but they're not sure how much they want to get identified with a controversial (website against) the Tea Party.''
The band has registered another web address in case they find a buyer -- theteapartyofficial.com is already up and running -- and is prepared to move on.
"We're not adverse to selling the domain because it appears to be really valuable to someone else -- like way more valuable than it is to us -- because as everyone's pointed out, we can change our (website) name to something else and still have a fully functioning website that people can possibly find even easier through search.''
In reality, it's not the band or its management that owns teaparty.com, it's Chatwood. But he promises he's not about to cheat his friends.
"I'm just going to get a private plane and go off to Costa Rica,'' Chatwood joked.
"It's actually mine but don't worry, I'm going to share everything with the band members.''
Next week, Tea Party plans to announce a list of Canadian concerts for its ``No Politics ... Just Rock And Roll'' tour. So far, shows have been set for Vancouver (Nov. 15 and 16), Edmonton (Nov. 18) and Calgary (Nov 19).


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SessionCreator (TestExecute) - PrjVar is not an option
**EDIT** this option works, but not via SessionCreator method, still pending fix...
**EDIT** turns out i read the VERY latest information on the below, and infact PrjVar is a new functionality, as such an upgrade should solve this issue!
According to this page: https://support.smartbear.com/testexecute/docs/running/automating/sessioncreator/index.html i should be able to input a value for a variable using /PrjVar: in a command line entry (session creator).
I have tried this and it informs me that "Flag could not be matched: PrjVar:String"
The list of options also returned when running the session creator does not include the PrjVar option.
Solved! Go to Solution.
just to make @courtenayp 's point clearer: with the release of TestComplete 14.71 we can now define project level variables through the command line for any of the runtime executables that we use (incl. TC, TE, SC).
Please upgrade to the latest version of TestComplete to use this functionality.
See release notes here
Justin Kim
Hi @hkim5 ,
I have upgraded my test complete and test execute instances to the latest 14.71, however this function doesnt seem to work still and i have the same issue as outlined above...
can you share the syntax of the cmd line args you used?
have you created the same pv and psv w/in the projects you want to run?
Justin Kim
The pv is in the project i am running and the latest copy of the project files are on the machine i am running the test on. I have also then tried it with a network suite variable (having that in both the "slave" project im running and also the "master"). I dont think the issue is to do with if the variable exists, the response i get seems to suggest the flag is just not a valid flag at all - i have attached a screen shot of the response when running the command (note how the list of options returned also does not include these new variable flags).
Have you tried to execute TestComplete command from the command line but not from the PowerShell?
Does it work for command line?
Also, can you provide the command line that is used for TestComplete? (Not a screenshot, but just command line)
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The result is the same running from cmd on the machine as it is when running via powershell, and PrjVar is not listed in the options returned.
Command run directly from command prompt:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\SmartBear\TestExecute 14\Bin\SessionCreator.exe" RunTest /Username:"blabla" /password:"blabla" /ProjectPath:"C:\testcompleteprojects\AirlockDigitalMaster\AirlockDigitalMasterProject\AirlockDigitalMasterProject.mds" /project:"AirlockDigitalMasterProject" /test:"Airlock - Rapid - UI Quick Run" /PrjVar:TestRun_URL=123
Flag could not be matched: PrjVar
C:\Program Files (x86)\SmartBear\TestExecute 14\Bin\SessionCreator.exe RunTest {OPTIONS}
Run the specified TestComplete test.
The user profile that will be used to run
The password used to log in to the user account.
/PasswordFile:[password file name]
The name of the file that contains the password used to
log in to the user account.
/UseActiveSession, /UA
Specifies whether to run TestComplete/TestExecute in an
existing user session.
The desired screen resolution for the created user session.
The default value is '1280x1024'.
The name of the TestComplete project file (.mds) or project
suite file (.pjs) to open in TestComplete/TestExecute.
/ExportLog:[file_name...], /el:[file_name...]
Export the test results to the file specified by the
file_name parameter after the test run is over.
/ExportSummary:[file_name], /es:[file_name]
Generate a JUnit report for the current test run and save it
to the specified XML file.
A timeout for the TestComplete/TestExecute session, in
/SelfHealing:[self_healing], /SH:[self_healing]
Enables (On) or disables (Off) the self-healing mode for the
test run.
/project:[project_name], /p:[project_name]
The name of the project as it is shown in the Project
Explorer panel.
Run the tests provided by the specified project item:
/projectitem:[item_name], /pi:[item_name]
The name of a project item. Using this argument, you can
run only those project items that have the Run item in
their context menu.
Run the specified test:
/test:[test_name], /t:[test_name]
The full name of the needed test or the tag that marks
the needed test.
Run the specified script routine:
/unit:[unit_name], /u:[unit_name]
Specifies the name of the unit containing the desired
/rt:[routine_name], /routine:[routine_name]
The name of the script routine to be called. The routine
must not use parameters or return any values.
Run the tests specified by the tag expression:
The tag expression to be used to run the corresponding
as referenced in this doc:
your commandline flag for the proj variable should be either /psv or /pv NOT /pjVar or /psjVar.
So a sample of what I tested out worked using those flags :
TestComplete.exe "C:\Users\justin.kim\Desktop\TELITE\TEST1\parallelExecution2.pjs" /r /project:PythonDC /t:"KeywordTests|Test3" /pv:URL=https://services.smartbear.com/samples/TestComplete12/smartstore
Justin Kim
I have done my own investigation and it seems that the issue is with SessionCreator not the straight commandline method.
So as previously mentioned i am referring to this page https://support.smartbear.com/testexecute/docs/running/automating/sessioncreator/index.html#_ga=2.25... , and my cmd is as stated before (yes i have tried both PrjVar and pv , i get the same non valid flag message running via powershell or via command line directly).
Are you able to test the /pv using SessionCreator specifically?


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Reese Witherspoon was photographed, as she was leaving the Bouchon Bistro in Beverly Hills, California, after having a lunch meeting with Lena Dunham.
She was wearing a pair of frayed ankle skinny jeans, paired with a flower printed tunic top, and high heel strap sandals.
Reese's jeans are a pair of 7 for All Mankind ankle skinnies. They are a medium, clean wash, without any distressing or rips, and just a slight fading. A very classic wash that is especially versatile, as you can wear them for any kind of occasion. It all depends on what you wear them with.
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Marion Cotillard Covers 'Vogue' August 2012
Marion Cotillard graces the cover of Vogue's August 2012 issue, on newsstands July 24.
Here is what the 36-year-old Dark Knight Rises actress had to share with the mag:
On being a working mother: "I've never been more exhausted. But I've never had more energy. This is the paradox of being happy. That's where it comes from."
On being fascinated by her parent's theater friends as a child: "All my friends, their parents had jobs that were very repetitive�"they would do every day the same thing. But my parents' friends would go to a little town in France, the next day they would be in Peru, the next day they could be in Hong Kong. They were artists. They had freedom."
Director Christopher Nolan on Marion: "The word challenging is thrown around as some kind of pejorative to mean an actor who's difficult. But Marion is challenging in the true sense of the word. She's so good you don't want to waste that talent. You want to hold up your end."
FYI: Marion is wearing a Burberry Prorsum quilted velvet coat and a Balmain belt on the cover.
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About: If you are a big fan of 1960's pop art, you'll probably really get a kick out of this super spacey psychedelic typeface. It says "I'm fun, but I'm still pretentious, and also I'm from the future." I think when Andy Warhol was using this style of font on most of his work, he was thinking to himself "I need a font that looks really poppin', something baller that pimps out my graphics." Hey, he used this font, and look what happened to him. He's famous.
Tags: 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Font, Fun, Groovy, New Wave, Wacky


text: Voluptuous Valerie Sagan is defying internet trolls with her eye-watering yoga bends. The 27-year-old, who buys her lycra in a size 22, has amassed over 95,000 followers on Instagram with her posts of complicated backbends, gravity defying headstands – and positive attitude. Super-stretchy Valerie, who weighs 238lbs, used to be painfully self-conscious about her size but is now spreading her message of body-positivity online. Yet her body-confidence has drawn criticism from vicious trolls who bully her about her weight. Despite negative comments Valerie gives advice plus-size girls and hopes to become a yoga teacher to women like her. She began to document her progress on Tumblr and Instagram and was soon winning an army of fans from plus-size yoga enthusiasts around the world.


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A breathtaking new medical innovation could see the possibility of testing for diseases to be as simple as doing a breath test thanks to a new laser analyzer. It's called a cavity-enhanced direct optical frequency comb spectroscopy, a complicated name that surely makes up for its hypothetical ease of use.
Patients simply breathe into the device, and every molecule in the sample is assessed by mirrors which bounce a laser beam around, testing each molecule in that puff of air. The device then analyzes the sample in search of illnesses like cancer, asthma, diabetes and kidney malfunction.
"This technique can give a broad picture of many different molecules in the breath all at once," said Jun Ye of the University of Colorado research discovery.
"To date, researchers have identified over 1,000 different compounds contained in human breath," the team wrote in a report in the Optics Express journal.
Laser Analysis Finds Cancer, Diabetes, Asthma & More
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Congratulations to Cathy and Aaron on their first anniversary! Their beautiful outdoor ceremony was lakeside at Shaker Run Golf Club and their reception followed in the pavilion. The best part of the day was watching the two of them together – their smiles and faces just lit up when they would see each other! At […]
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Happy First Anniversary to Cathy and Aaron
July 20th, 2013
Congratulations Cathy and Aaron, a Shaker Run wedding
July 31st, 2012
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Workshops at Bryn Athyn Summer 2016
There is a great lineup of glass classes this summer at Bryn Athyn College featuring instructors who are also AGG members. Each full-day class meets Monday – Friday beginning at 9AM for a total of over 32 hours of hands-on classroom instruction with additional evening studio time.
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Participants are treated to behind-the–scenes tours of Glencairn Museum and Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Each workshop costs $675 and includes materials and access to tools. College credit, onsite lodging, and meals are available for an additional fee. Workshop titles and links are listed below. Full details including other workshops in the related Building Arts: Blacksmithing, Stone Carving, and Mosaic can be found online at: www.workshopsatbrynathyn.com
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Script by:Andrew Davies (Novel), Michael Radford (Scenario Writer), Michael Thomas (Scenario Writer), Chloe King (Writer)
Directed by:Michael Radford
Plot:When wistful introvert Alan Furnace meets quick-witted bombshell Beatrice, he has no idea of her secret life as "B. Monkey" -- the top thief-for-hire in London's criminal underworld. Charmed by Furnace's innocent and chivalrous ways, Beatrice resolves to reform. But to cash in on her first chance at real love, she must escape her former partner in crime, the ruthless Paul Neville -- and a dark past that seems to haunt her every step.
Follow one of the following links for B. Monkey Scripts:7366
- Script Fly (PDF,$)
- Script City (PDF,$) - 1996 JUNE
- scripts.com (Transcript)


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There's a new gift available to Cilian'gel's Fashion Designs update group members. The maroon satin dress includes a long ball gown, a shorter cocktail style skirt, cape, and shoulder covers! The Cilian'gel's Fashion Designs group cost L$10 to join and group members can pick up the gift at Cilian'gel.
the Mango! Big Softy skin is one of the skins from the Shape It Up cart at the Toastyville Bake Sale. There are five different skins on the cart and one is a dollarbie! The Big Softy skin is priced at only L$10.
The Christmas 2009 hair is one of the many free hairstyles at Cri-Cri. Grab this and other gifts at the check out counter.
*Cilian'gel: Gift 24 (Group – L$0)
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*Maitreya: SoHo Boots (Sub-o – L$0)
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Statistically speaking I am significant. Except I really don't yet understand enough about statistics to claim that. Hence my journey back to school and a taught masters degree.
I graduated seven summers ago, having taken seven chronological years to achieve a first class honours in degree in Education Studies. I had an opportunity to carry on straight into a research masters but I wanted a break. A lot changed in those seven years.
Anyway this week finds me engaged in an induction course before beginning proper next week, part time of course, in Social Research Methods. First day yesterday was both the scariest and most joyous thing I've done in a very long time.
Not content with the challenge of level 7 study I got the bike out for the first time in over a year, did the full on student thing and cycled the almost 8 miles along the canal to uni. Of course I had to cycle back too. My bloody arse killed this morning.
I learned so much about what I don't know and a little about what I do. The best moment: arriving back in class after lunch and a student commenting on how happy I looked. Today, perhaps to avoid thinking about the pain in my surprisingly bony arse, I thought about that as I cycled in. Although there are so many risks here, I am happy, very happy and very blessed to be doing it. If only it was full-time.


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PHP/MYSQL Website development training in Nigeria Lagos
(CSS is inclusive if you do not know it)
Cost N70,000
After this php/mysql programming training
among websites and applications you can develop are:
Database driven website like jambonline.org
Portal website
E-commerce website
Social website like facebook.com
Content management syetem website etc
And students will be:
-Up to speed with tried-and-true programming strategies, for both Web and local development.
-Have gained valuable tips and tricks for using the PHP language and syntax.
-See how to integrate MySQL in Windows, PHP's most popular development platform.
-Learn how to streamline PHP's interaction with MySQL, SQL, and relational databases in general.
-See how Object Orientated Programming with PHP can allow for code reuse, modularity and rapid development.
-Watch how PHP's sessions can be used to quickly build full-scale web applications.
-Glimpse at PHP's inner workings to understand how to build secure and performance conscience programs, including proper use of references, global variables and scope.
-Begin to see how PHP Technology can be leveraged to rapidly create and maintain large enterprise web applications.
Class 3 times per week, Duration: 2 weeks, 3hours per day
Course Outline:
Lesson 1
Introducing PHP and MySQL
The PHP Story
Quick intro to html and css
Simple html example
Lesson 2
Setting Up a PHP-MySQL Development Environment
Obtaining the Software
Installing and Configuring the Software
Configuring Apache and mysql
Lesson 3
Using Variables, Statements, and Operators
Embedding PHP in HTML
Storing Values in Variables
Assigning and Using Variable Values
Saving Form Input in Variables
Understanding Simple Data Types
Detecting the Data Type of a Variable
Using Operators to Manipulate and Compare Variables
Using Arithmetic Operators
Using String Operators
Using Comparison Operators
Using Logical Operators
Using the Auto-Increment
and Auto-Decrement Operators
Understanding Operator Precedence
Lesson 4
Using Conditional Statements and Loops
Adding Decision-Making Capabilities
with Conditional Statements
Using the if() Statement
Using the switch() Statement
Nesting Conditional Statements
Merging Forms and Their Result Pages
with Conditional Statements
Repeating Actions with Loops
Using the while() Loop
Using the do() Loop
Using the for() Loop
Controlling Loop Iteration with break and continue
Lesson 5
Using Files, Sessions, Cookies, and External Programs
Reading and Writing Files
Reading Data from a File
Lesson 6
Writing Data to a File
Testing File Attributes
Obtaining Directory Listings
Managing Sessions and Using Session Variables
Creating a Session and Registering Session Variables
Destroying a Session
Storing Data in Cookies
Setting Cookies
Retrieving Cookie Data
Deleting Cookies
Dealing with Dates and Times
Executing External Programs
Lesson 7
Working with Databases and Tables
Creating Databases
Creating Tables
Specifying Field Data Types
Selecting the Most Appropriate Data Type
Adding Field Modifiers and Keys
Selecting a Table Type
Altering Tables
Altering Table and Field Names
Altering Field Properties
Adding and Removing Fields and Keys
Altering Table Types
Backing Up and Restoring Databases and Tables
Backing Up Databases and Tables
Restoring Databases and Tables from Backup
Dropping Databases and Tables
Viewing Database, Table, and Field Information
Lesson 8
Editing Records and Performing Queries
Inserting Records
Editing and Deleting Records
Performing Queries
Retrieving Specific Columns
Filtering Records with a WHERE Clause
Using Operators
Sorting Records and Eliminating Duplicates
Limiting Results
Using Built-In Functions
Grouping Records
Joining Tables
Using Subqueries
Using Table and Column Aliases
Lesson 9
Querying a MySQL Database with PHP
Using MySQL and PHP Together
Managing Database Connections
Performing Queries
Processing Result Sets
Queries Which Return Data
Queries That Alter Data
Handling Errors
Using Ancillary Functions
Lesson 10
Validating User Input
Setting Input Constraints at the Database Layer
Using the NULL Modifier
Using the UNIQUE Modifier
Using Field Data Types
Validating Input at the Application Layer
Checking for Required Values
Restricting the Size of Input Data
Checking the Type of Input Data
Checking for Illegal Input Values
Validating Dates
Validating Multiple-Choice Input
Matching Patterns
Lesson 11
Project: News Publishing System
Understanding Requirements
Designing the Database
Listing and Displaying News Items
Listing News Items
Displaying Story Content
Manipulating News Items
Listing News Items
Adding News Items
Deleting News Items
Editing News Items
Protecting the Administration Module
You will get following bonuses:
Bonus 1: HTML/XHTML/CSS Book 452 Pages, Cost N8,000.
Bonus 2: PROFESSIONAL JAVASCRIPT Book 841 Pages Cost N13,000.
Bonus 3: PHP AND MYSQL Book 1080 Pages Cost N20,000.
Total cost of these Books is N40,000. You will take the Books home free of charge after the website training to extend and enlarge your knowledge on Website development/programing industry.
But I don't know how long I'll keep these bonuses and softwares up there. It's part of a marketing test I'm doing. They're worth a lot to me in my heart, and at any time I could take them down forever. So if you want them, get in quick.
Note that the only requirement for you to become a website designer & developer is to know what is computer and can concentrate during the php/mysql web training. Leave the less to us, you will be surprised about the result at the end of your web development training.
If you have any question you can reach us Call anytime 24hours i:e Night inclusive. If you are coming outside Lagos and you don't have an accommodation let us know in advance. Note that this is first come first serve basis.
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Office No 2 St Patrick Street Ojo alaba International market Lagos. Make payment through above Bank account , Come with your payment slip or money(you can pay twice) to have the php/mysql training start immediately.
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How about Type 2 Diabetes!
It's Halloween, and you know what that means: sugar, sugar, sugar! Beginning in late summer, stores begin taunting and tantalizing us with prominently displayed festive treats conveniently packaged in small, easy to eat servings. By the time the actual holiday rolls around, we've been wading through candy corn and "fun sized" candy bars for months.
All holidays have their peculiar food traditions, but Halloween perhaps wins the prize for being the most focused on candy and other sweet treats as the center of attraction. And no matter how hard you try to avoid it, you will undoubtedly find yourself staring down a confection before all is said and done.
Will you give in?
While one piece of candy won't make or break your health, few of us stop at just one. In fact, most of us see Halloween as we see every other festive occasion from Thanksgiving to our neighbor's cookout: as a perfectly good time to indulge in whichever kind of sweet temptations are presented to us.
But that indulgence takes its toll and is manifesting itself more and more in the current epidemic of Type 2 Diabetes. It is called an epidemic because of the shocking increase in new cases of diabetes. Less than 5% of the population had diabetes in 1990. That figure is now up to 7%: a 40% increase.
Every 21 seconds someone is diagnosed with diabetes
How about Type 2 Diabetes!


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How to Get Away With Wearing Joggers to the Office
On days when you just can't even, putting together an on-point outfit for the office is a serious struggle. Even after coffee. And while those comfy PJ pants are looking pretty prime, no matter how you style your flannel bottoms they just aren't going to fly at the office. Luckily, there's an equally appealing piece that you need to get into your rotation STAT. Joggers, the cooler cousin of sweatpants, are about to change everything you thought you knew about business casual. Just follow these six quick tips and you'll be racking up style points left and right.
1. Choose luxe fabrics. Joggers innately have a casual vibe. To avoid drawing a side-eye from your boss, opt for ones made with fabrics like faux leather, silk, satin or other similar materials. Pair with a classic button-down or sweater and your go-to pumps for the ultimate in easygoing office attire. (via Lovely Pepa, Song of Style)
2. Pair with a pretty blouse. While a button-down shirt is the obvious choice to give these sporty pants the old work-wear touch, a structured blouse is equally as effective (and maybe even a little unexpected). Add on a statement necklace and you've got one seriously stylish getup. (via Styled Avenue)
3. Draw the eye upward.Jenna Lyons knows what's up when it comes to polished nine-to-five (or anytime) dressing. To make her joggers boardroom ready, she goes for fabric that channels traditional trousers and pairs them up with not one, but two on-point toppers that draw the eye upward. This creates balance and keeps the focus away from the more laid-back bottoms. (via Who What Wear)
4. Play with patterns. You might want to pass on gray jersey if you plan on wearing your joggers to work (they'll give off a major #iwokeuplikethis vibe, and not in a good way). However, prints are totally fair game. Palm prints and florals are the perfect choice for summer and will give you that extra boost to get through your to-do list, while geometric or classic patterns look fab all year. (via Walk in Wonderland)
5. Throw on a blazer.Blazers make everything look instantly chic. Pairing one up with those far-from-fussy slacks is a surefire way to elevate what would be a weekend-only ensemble, landing you most-stylish-employee status. Just one more thing to add to your long list of office creds. (via Fashion Guitar, The Skinny Breeze)
6. Keep it for casual Friday. Denim might be having a moment (but really, when is it not?), but if you're reserved about introducing joggers into your nine-to-five rotation, consider rocking them on Fridays instead. A tailored jacket and elegant accessories — save for a cool pair of kicks — will give you the pulled-together feel you're after, without forcing you to compromise on comfort. (via WonderMika)
Do you wear joggers at the office? What's your favorite way to wear them? Tell us in the comments!


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We only have one body, which is why we must take care of it. Our body's state is influenced by our environment and unfortunately this influence is not the most optimal nowadays.
Toxins surround us and are part of our everyday lives. They can be found in the air we breathe, the water we drink and touch, and even the food we eat. Environmental toxicity can change from place to place, with more industrialized cities being the most polluted. Yet, it's challenging to find clean air even outside urban environments.
Toxins are damaging to our body even at a cellular level. Toxic buildup can lead to cancer, autism, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, and cardiovascular, respiratory and visual problems to name a few.
The increase of environmental toxins also seems to be correlated with the rise of certain diseases. For instance, since 1950 cancer rates have risen over 50 percent. From 1980 to 1994, asthma escalated 75% in adults and 160% in children. Autism in children went from 1 in 25,000 in the 1970s to 1 in 2,500 between 1970 -1990. Sadly, today around 1 in 68 families in the United States has an autistic child.
So that being the case, you may be wondering what can you do to keep your body cleaner and functioning adequately…
- Limit your toxin exposure so you don't keep polluting your system
- Consume an abundance of organic alkaline-forming foods (vegetables, fruits, sprouts, green tea, flax seed oil, etc.)
- Exercise
- Use a sauna
- Cope with stress in a healthy way
- Detox your body to maintain a healthier internal environment
Detoxifying or cleansing the body of accumulated toxins is not a new concept. Many cultures have implemented body cleansing practices throughout history. Currently, cleansing is crucial due to the overwhelming amount of toxins encountered daily, as well as the unhealthy eating patterns showed by most.
The following are some of the amazing benefits associated with proper detoxing:
- Begins to clear the toxins and acidic waste that adds extra pounds and breeds disease.
- Allows for optimal nutrient absorption.
- Assists in reducing inflammation, consequently strengthening the immune system.
- Resets your own detoxification system.
- Helps decrease fatigue and brain fog.
- Promotes radiant skin and strong healthy hair.
- Begins to restore growth hormone, amazing hormone imperative for anti-aging.
- Helps to break bad dietary habits, decreasing cravings.
- Helps to increase metabolic rate, breaking weight-loss plateaus.
Detox your body
Cleansing is one of the best ways to effectively eliminate the buildup of toxins and acid waste buildup that compromise the body's own detoxification systems. Fortunately, we can find supplements that assist the body in the detoxification process. Nutrition 53 – N53 has an amazing cleanse that supports colon and digestive health, and helps to eliminate toxic waste.
Your body has the ability to heal itself. It is extremely grateful and responsive when you instill the proper cleansing practices, healthy diet and lifestyle. Cleansing is essential! Try to do it at least once a year, not only to get healthier but to look and feel great!
Detox and help your system to reset itself in order to allow your your body to function at its best!!
To a Fitter Healthier You,
Adriana Albritton
The Fitness Wellness Mentor


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The plan is to fill forty bags with excess "stuff" from our home to purge in forty days. I have mapped out forty places in the house where I can search for items to send out of the house. Some bags will be filled with donatable items, and will be sent off for a good cause. Other places, well I'm sure a good few bags on this purge will be filled with actual trash/recycling - you know old lotions and creams that need to be tossed, paper, paper and more paper that keeps creeping into the house... you know the drill, right?
|Toy purge pile from a previous exodus from the house!
1. My "unmentionables" drawers (socks and undies)
2. B's "unmentionables" drawers (socks and undies)
3. Miss A's drawers
4. Miss E's drawers
5. The drawers and cupboards in the master bathroom
I'm sure hoping that I'll be able to sort it all out in the order of the list. We'll see how it goes!! Wish me luck!!


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Continents, countries, cities and other geographical and political subdivisions
The terms place and location in geography are used to identify a point or an area on the Earth's surface or elsewhere. The term location generally implies a higher degree of certainty than place, the latter often indicating an entity with an ambiguous boundary, relying more on human or social attributes of place identity and sense of place than on geometry.
Featured Places
- New Zealand - Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean, ruled since 1947 by the Monarchy of New Zealand
Notable Places
- Namibia - Territory in southern Africa, ruled since 1990 by the Republic of Namibia
- Nebraska - The Cornhusker State
- Nepal - Territory in south Asia, ruled since 2008 by the Sanghiya Loktāntrik Ganatantra Nepāl
- Netherlands - Territory in northwest Europe, ruled since 1815 by the Koninkrijk der Nederlanden
- Nevada - The Battle Born State
- New Hampshire - Motto: Live Free or Die - ratified Constitution 21 Jun 1788
- New Jersey - Motto: Liberty and Prosperity - ratified Constitution 18 Dec 1787
- New Mexico - Land of Enchantment
- New York - The Empire State - ratified Constitution 26 Jul 1788
- New York City - The Big Apple
- Nicaragua - Territory in Central America, ruled since 1987 by the República de Nicaragua
- Nigeria - Territory in western Africa, ruled since 1960 by the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Norway - Territory in northern Europe, ruled since 1905 by the Kongeriket Norge
The introductory paragraph uses material from the Wikipedia article "Location" as of 12 Sep 2018, which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.


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I am looking to port a tool from the Mac app store over to Windows, the platform where I spend most of my time these days. I've spoken with the author of the original app and we've begun talking about licensing options should I decide to sell the application, and it seems like it would be feasible.
I've never sold software independently, let alone on Windows. That I know of, there is not (yet) an equivalent app store for Windows (maybe one coming with Windows 8).
Assuming my product was done today and I was ready to go to market, what options do I have for selling software for Windows as an independent developer or Micro-ISV? I know can sell it through my own website and accept PayPal, but are there options that will offer more visibility, similar to that of the Apple app stores? Any options to avoid?


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The AVTE-8010 is a user-friendly semi-automated high performance medium volume desktop system that allows for effortless testing and programming of Flash devices using tray kits. Devices are processed in parallel, one tray at a time.
Operating the AVTE-8010 is extremely simple. The operator merely has to place a tray of cards onto the drawer extending from the system's front panel. Pushing the Start button causes the drawer to retract and lower, setting the devices in the tray in contact with the pogo pins of the AVTE-8010's test and programming head. The system can be configured for a variety of devices by means of swapping out the matching load and tray kits. This changeover process takes all of a few minutes at most!
The AVTE-8010 offers the highest throughput in testing and programming Flash memory devices of any system of similar size on the market. The system can process thousands of devices per hour; far more than any other desktop system available. For example: the AVTE-8010 can program and verify 2,400+ uSD cards with 10MB/s read/write speeds per hr. In addition, the indexing time is also miniscule, as replacing a test and programming tray and feeding it to the system's load boards takes all of 10 seconds maximum.
The AVTE-8010 is capable of testing all current and future memory card and storage devices including UHS-SD cards (104-208MHz).
Above: Actual screenshot of the AVTE-8010 in action
Devices Supported:
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• Virtually all Flash memory card packages
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On the Trail: Top 5 hikes for dogs
By Sara Marino BIG SKY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Even on days when no one is up for a hike, I can always count on my dog to be ready to go at a moment's notice. It's nearly impossible not to have a good time on the trail when you see the joy and enthusiasm of your best friend discovering new sights, sounds and smells. Here are a few of my dog's favorite hikes in the Big Sky area. Don't forget to pick up after your dog and to have him or her under leash or voice control.
South Fork Loop
If you're short on time but you and your pup really need to stretch your legs, the South Fork Loop is the trail for you. This 1-mile forested loop provides some solitude and room for your dog to run close to Town Center. The trailhead is adjacent to the South Fork of the Gallatin River, giving your pal a chance to cool off and get a drink before or after your hike. Just up the road, Hummocks and Uplands Trails are also great options if you want to hike a bit further. And Beehive Basin Brewery is a few minutes away from the trailhead if you need a post hike libation.
Cinnamon Mountain Trail
This 8.5-mile out-and-back hike begins at the Cinnamon Creek Trailhead, located 10.5 miles south of Big Sky. With a 2,600-foot elevation gain, it offers a nice workout, and great scenery ranging from forested trail to open meadows with views of Sphinx Mountain, the Taylor Hilgards, and Lone Mountain. The first few miles follow Cinnamon Creek, but be sure to pack extra water for your dog, and don't forget your bear spray.
Little Willow Way
A local favorite for dogs, this 1.6-mile roundtrip trail starts in the Big Sky Community Park and follows the West Fork of the Gallatin River. This is a great hike for older dogs as it is a flat and well-maintained gravel surface. If you want to keep going, you can add the Black Diamond Trail which will wind through the forest and drop down behind the skate park.
North Fork Trail
Whether hiking or biking, the North Fork Trail offers plenty of fun for both you and your dog. Access this trailhead by way of North Fork Road, just west of the entrance to Lone Mountain Ranch. The mileage and adventure-level opportunities abound—hike a few miles in, keep going 6.7 miles to Bear Basin, or take the Beehive Connector Trail.
Lava Lake
There is a reason this hike is one of the most popular in Gallatin Canyon. This 6-mile out-and-back hike climbs a steady and gradual 1,600 feet through both forest and meadow areas until it culminates at the beautiful alpine lake. There are plenty of water opportunities for your dog along the way, and a great place to swim or fish once you reach the lake. As Big Sky begins to quiet down, enjoy this hike with reduced traffic in the beautiful fall weather.
Sara Marino is the new community development manager for the Big Sky Community Organization. She comes to Big Sky with 17 years of nonprofit experience from the Montana Environmental Information Center.
Visit bscomt.org for more information about Big Sky's parks, trails and recreation programs.


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IzhAvto has increased production by 80% in March
Interfax – Izhevsk Car Factory (IzhAvto) has manufactured 9300 automobiles in March. This is equivalent to an 80% year-on-year increase. The press office of the factory has informed Interfaks that 8000 of these vehicles are formed of Lada Granta.
IzhAvto officials had previously announced plans to increase production by 40% in 2015, manufacturing 106,000 automobiles. The aforementioned figure covers the production of Nissan Sentra, Tiida, Lada Granta Liftback, Vesta and Granta sedan for disabled people. The factory also manufactures the normal version of Granta sedan periodically, according to the demand in the market.
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Bar and restaurant with a great selection of sparkling wines, good tapas and views of the shopping in Frognerveien.
Champagneria offers a variety of wines with and without bubbles and in all price categories.
The place has two floors, outdoor seating on the sidewalk and a terrace upstairs.


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Roundup: Coffman finishes fourth at state; 4-peat for Richmond diver
RICHMOND, Ind. — In his first trip to the state finals, Tucker Coffman made it count. The Union County junior won his first two matches over the weekend to reach the semifinals before finishing fourth at 160 pounds.
Coffman beat Mishawaka's Benjamin Kensinger 9-0, then took down Jay County's Mason Winner by fall in 1:15. He lost in the semifinals to Columbus East's Nicholas South, the eventual state champion. Coffman finishes with a record of 43-8.
Boys swimming
Richmond finished third at the New Palestine Sectional with 272 points, while Centerville (169) took seventh and Hagerstown (93) was eighth. Greenfield-Central won with 525.5 points, while Mt. Vernon (364.5) was second.
Richmond's Ike Khamis won the diving with 576.1 to advance to diving regionals Tuesday. It was his fourth straight year winning the title. Richmond's Matthew Brehm was second in the 200 free, while teammate Josh Jones was third. Jon Childress was third in the 100 back, and the 400 free relay team of Dustin Wilson, Jones, Childress and Brehm was also third.
Centerville's Jonathan Jellison was third in diving and will compete at diving regionals. The 200 relay team of Parker Neher, Wyatt Sewell, Nick Wankerl and Parker Jaynes finished fourth.
College basketball
The Indiana University East men's basketball team capped a perfect run through its River States Conference regular season schedule with a 92-68 Senior Day victory against Ohio Christian University on Saturday. NAIA Division II No. 2 IU East (28-2, 17-0) extended its program-best winning streak to 22 games. IU East's seniors combined for 42 points — Lucas Huffman with 17, Jacoby Claypool with 14, Charles Peterson with six, Grant Leach with three and Brad Hunt with two.
The Indiana University East women's basketball team celebrated its Senior Day with a 109-62 win against Ohio Christian University on Saturday. NAIA Division II No. 29 IU East (21-9, 13-4) clinched a home game for the first round of the River States Conference tournament.
Tia King put up 21 of her 36 points in the first quarter and set a program record with eight 3-pointers, while Kristen Miller added 20, Mackenzie Campbell 19 and Da'Sha Boyd six.