text: M?ns Rullg?rd wrote: > "Axel Holzinger" <aholzinger at gmx.de> writes: > > > M?ns Rullg?rd wrote: > >> "Axel Holzinger" <aholzinger at gmx.de> writes: > >> > >> > I want to compile witout optimisation. > >> > Why shouldn't I? > >> > >> Because without optimisation, the code will be unusably slow. > > > > Use the release build then. You get optimisation, which you > like and > > full speed. Let me have zero optimisation and easy debugging. > > This reminds me of an old joke: > > A man is walking down a dark country lane when he notices a > stranger standing beneath a lone lamp post, staring intently > at the ground as though searching for something. He greets > the stranger and offers his assistance. > > "I seem to have lost my keys, I think it was over there," the > stranger replies, indicating along the road. > > "If you lost them there, then why are you searching here?" > > "There is a lamp here, so it is easier to see." I tried hard, rally, but I don't see the parallel. > >> > What is the benefit of optimisation in a debug build? > >> > >> What is the benefit of debugging code you do not intend to use? > > > > To understand the architecture. > > To understand why a special function call fails. > > To understand why another works correct. > > > > Need more? > > I don't see how doing any of the above is related to > optimisation being enabled or not. Because optimised code doesn't reflect anymore the original C code. Come on, why do you use -O1 and not -O3 if optimisation isn't an issue in debug builds? This discussion is ridiculous. You are using -O1 to get help by the optimiser to throw away code that anyhow wouldn't work. This might be convenient, you don't have to write stubs. But it's still a hack. > > Every now and then in FFmpeg user or libav user I read "Look at the > > code". I want to look at the code while it does process my > > calls. So I want to debug and I don't want to be hindered by optimised > > away local variables, loops, etc. > > printf is your friend. Some debuggers are your frient sometimes (okay, maybe not gdb ;-) Come on, use printf, if you like, but don't use this as an argumnt for not supporting clean unoptimised debug builds. printf works also in release builds. > > And still I don't see what is the advantage of an optimised debug > > build. What the hell is the debug build good for anyhow then? > > A debug build has full symbol information, including line > numbers, which greatly simplifies the analysis of core dumps > and profiling data. Fair enough, so where do you draw the line here? Having one to one compiled assembler code fitting the C code also simplifies debugging (there's not only runtime critical issues). I still can't understand how you can weigh the cost of four additional super simple macros so heavy while having optimiser free debug builds so light. FFmpeg/libav is a framework, there might be a thousand different forms of using, developing with it, not only yours. How much something helps somebody might not always be clear to you. How much addtional macros cost is. And again, it's no hackish special case macros, it's totally generic straight forward macros. > >> > Using a const expression in a runtime if is obfuscation > >> > >> Code is obfuscated when it is not obvious at a glance what it does. > >> If you find it hard to understand what > >> if (CONFIG_FOO) do_something(); > >> does, you should probably consider a career not involving > programming. > > > > You are referring to how the code WORKS. That is indeed > obvious - and > > as well obvious with "AV_IF" instead of "if". I'm referring > to how the > > code BUILDS - and that is NOT obvious with "if" and the > dependency on > > dead code elimination. It's not even documented in the code. > > It is non-obvious to most people how just about any construct > is turned into machine code, yet they have no trouble > understanding the source. And you think these people are getting help by optimised debug builds? > >> > and besides it's plain bad style. > >> > >> Matter of opinion. You have made yours clear, as have we > ours. We > >> happen be the ones making the rules here, not you. > > > > Halleluja. God has spoken. > > Would like that inscribed on stone tablets? Sure, send them by email :-) > >> > Relying on dead code elimination for making a build > succeed is a hack. > >> > >> Is relying on the optimisation to make the code fast enough also a > >> hack? > > > > No. > > OK... so how are we to know which optimisations are a "hack" > and which ones are kosher? That's not the point. It's not about optimisation. The hack is that a compiler feature - in this case dead code elimination - is relied on to make the build succeed. An optimisation does not - or should not - affect the meaning of the code. Here it does. That was my point. Axel


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How to Stay in Touch When You Travel Abroad
Posted by March 27, 2014in Travelon
Even though the economy is down, large numbers of Americans are still traveling overseas. According to the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, over 28,000,000 Americans traveled abroad last year. The chance to be completely immersed in a new culture can really open someone's eyes. Traveling is also a great way to recharge the batteries and break up the monotony of work and errands. Anyone who gets the chance to travel abroad should seize the opportunity.
Whether you are going to do volunteer work, student travel or teaching abroad, preparation is more involved when traveling overseas compared to traveling within the United States. First, you need to make sure that you have a valid passport. Also, you will need proper power adapters for any of your portable appliances. Another thing that you need to prepare for is how to communicate with your friends and family back home while you are gone. It can be very expensive to make phone calls from your cellphone while in Europe because of roaming charges. Here are some other ways that you can save money on keeping in touch while traveling abroad.
Skype was invented in the early 2000s by two Swedish men. It allows users to video chat for free with other Skype users using their computer's webcam. It's also possible to make phone calls overseas using the service for a nominal fee. All you need is a computer and a decent internet connection to use it.
Facebook is a free and easy way to communicate your travel experiences with your friends. You can chat or just send periodic updates if you are too busy enjoying yourself to have long conversations.
This is an obvious free way to stay in touch. Pretty much everyone you would want to talk to has an email account making this an effective tool for communicating.
SIM cards
The problem with using American cellphones overseas is that they are not compatible. If you can, unlock your phone and place a SIM card from another country into it. If you are traveling in Asia cellphones and SIM cards are extremely cheap so it makes using a cellphone while you travel very easy. Phones are the most convenient and effective way to communicate with people back home because you can use them anywhere without needing to be on the Internet.
If you have children who are staying back home while you travel, Skype or an overseas cellphone may be the best option for you. You are going to want to hear each other's voices while you are communicating. Email may work for you if you are just trying to communicate with your office while you travel abroad and the information isn't too urgent. Many different options are available to help travelers stay in touch with their friends and family while overseas. Do not be afraid to utilize the latest technology to keep your costs down while traveling.
Office of Travel and Tourism Industries. https://travel.trade.gov/. (Accessed September 28, 2011).
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Queen Elizabeth Isn't About To Give Up The Throne To Princess Charlotte: Her Succession Path Explained
Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning monarch in history, and her firstborn, Prince Charles, recently turned 70 years old. This was the cause of many celebrations in the royal family, and Kensington Palace released many pretty pictures of the family, but people are now wondering if he will ever take the throne, and it seems that the monarch might not be ready to give up the throne yet.
Long live the Queen
It has been reported that Prince Charles might have to wait another ten years or so before he becomes king. The Queen Mother lived for more than 100 years, so there is a considerable chance that Elizabeth II, now 92 years old, will live just as long. Many royal insiders that have been working close to the family for years revealed that she is not ready to give her position.
The Daily Mail received word from a source, stating, "I don't think she's going anywhere, anytime soon. I think the Queen sees what those boys and their wives bring. Princess Charlotte, already at the age of 3, knows how to work a crowd. Maybe now through her grandchildren, she can see a way of just staying on the crest of that wave."
The fame
Allegedly, the Queen loves how much popularity the royal family has gained from the births of the future generation of royalty. Also, these kids, which include Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and their cousins have acted as bridesmaids and page boys for royal weddings held last year, which prompted even more media attention.
You might believe that the monarchs have always been loved by the media, but that is not the case. Of course, the addition of Princess Diana to the family brought in a bunch of public admiration for the family during the 80s. The 90s, however, were different, especially with the scandals regarding her marriage to Prince Charles and her tragic passing.
In most recent years, the addition of the first commoner, Kate Middleton, to the family brought more attention, unlike they had seen before. Last year, they added Meghan Markle, a former American actress, to the family, which was the source of much talk among us, ordinary people. This new generation of royals has given new life to what most people considered a stuffy family.
It's important to remember that many people do not approve of the existence of a monarchy. The fact that the British royal family has survived for so many years and is still going strong today is actually remarkable, especially considering all the revolutions that abolished the practice in Europe centuries ago. Nowadays, everyone loves learning more about these people.
This helps establish the royal family, even more, ensuring that future generations will not really oppose them as they are viewed as celebrities. Therefore, the Queen is setting an example for her great-grandchildren by choosing not to abdicate the throne to Prince Charles, even though, no one would fault her for it.
An example for young Charlotte
The line of succession is Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. If something were to happen to any of them, then Prince Harry and his future kids would take over, but right now, he is not considered a direct heir. One important detail that affected Princess Charlotte directly is a rule that was changed by Queen Elizabeth II herself.
Before issuing a new decree, any male heirs would skip over their big sisters in the line of succession, but a new law called The Perth Agreement got rid of this sexist mandate, and now Princess Charlotte gets to keep her standing. However, due to the line, once the Queen gives up the throne, it will be handled by men for several years, if all goes well.
It is also unlikely that the Princess will actually rule since Prince George goes first, but she will be part of a family filled with strong women like her mother and her aunt, Meghan Markle, who has certainly brought a fresh, new perspective to the Royals.
Queen Elizabeth II has been on the throne since 1952, after her father, King George VI, died. When Prince Charles turned 70, many people waited for the announcement of Elizabeth II's retirement. In fact, Prince Philip has officially left all of his royal duties after years of supporting his wife. But, due to the new admiration the royal family has earned, she has no plans to retire.
Read more: Top 8 Most Expensive Things That Queen Elizabeth Owns
The Queen is living out her golden years during the best era the royal family has ever seen. Meanwhile, Princess Charlotte is rapidly learning what it means to belong to this prestigious group of people. It's almost impossible for her to grow up without this knowledge as she has been a source of public wonder since her birth. Furthermore, the young princess has often been compared to her great-grandmother in looks, and it's almost uncanny.
Read more: 7 Reasons Why Princess Charlotte Always Wears Very Similar Dresses
If Charlotte got the chance, we are sure that she would make a fantastic queen, especially growing up in an age when women are being given even more right and earning their place in the spotlight. The strict rules that favored men in the past have been changed within the royals as well, which is terrific for the future generation.
Do you think Queen Elizabeth II should retire soon? Is she setting a good example for her great-granddaughter or just being greedy for the best years of the royals? If you liked this article, share it with your friends while discussing if Prince Charles should take the throne or if it should be given directly to Prince William. See you next time!
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I don't know if you've heard about these, but they're fun as hell (at least until you memorize the combination).
It's called Grow, and there's 6 games plus 4 mini-grows.
You click (or in some cases drag) an object to place on the stage, and as you put more on they will level up depending on if you put them in the right order. The goal of the game is to grow every object to its maximum level, resulting in an awesomely animated congratulation message. The music isn't half-bad either.


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The 5th edition of Pan IIM-Mind aMaze was held at the GIIS auditorium on December 3, turned out to be a gala affair.
Quiz lovers flocked the venue to take part in what has over the years come to be Singapore's most-awaited quiz contest. This year there were 17 teams (each comprising four members) that took part, with 12 of them making it to the semi-finals after a written elimination round.
Both the semi-finals ended in ties for the final spots, and they remained so even after the tie-breaking questions were asked - so it was through draw of lots that the finalists were chosen. Six teams made it to the finale, and after three hours of intense quizzing, the team 'Kuch Bhi Sir' emerged as champions. The 1st runners-up was 'Questionable Characters' while the 2nd runners-up was 'What's in a name.'
The innovative and funny team names are one of the staples of Mind aMaze - however fierce the competition may be, people always remember to have fun. There were many familiar faces as well as some new; there were corporate bigwigs pitting their skills against school kids; stalwarts going head-to-head with rank newcomers. Quizmaster Suhrid Devsharma, well-known in Singapore quizzing circles, kept everyone entertained with his extensive repertoire of questions, trivia and banter.
There were fabulous prizes as well. Apart from the coveted Pan IIM-Mind aMaze rolling trophy, each member of the winning team received 2-nights stay at the Being Sattvaa resort in Bali, $500 cash and bottles of Prosecco, among other things. The 2nd placed team won dinner vouchers at the Fullerton Hotel, $300 cash and the 3rd team received $200 cash. Each of the teams also got Kellogg's hampers, Myra's vouchers and cushion covers from Artful House.
Besides, all finalists received Crocs vouchers for free shoes. There were prizes galore for the audience too. Chocolates, T-shirts, pen drives were given away to those, who could give correct answers. There were discount vouchers, food and Dutch Lady milk for all attendees. Everyone left, looking forward to next year's Mind aMaze.


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There has been a small debate amongst people for many years as to whether child harnesses are a good thing or a bad thing. Those who defend child harnesses will say that by using child harnesses on their toddlers, life becomes much easier as they do not have to worry about their toddler straying away. Those against child harnesses will say that no one has the right to treat their toddler like they are some kind of animal by having a leash on them.
Many years ago, I was in opposition to those who chose to use child harnesses. I seen it as many others still do, I would think to myself how some people were crazy to treat their child like they were a dog or something. I mean, it just didn't seem right to me. Why in the world did someone need a leash on their kid, couldn't they just watch their toddler and hold their hand? If the child started straying away, couldn't they just teach them that they are to walk next to mommie or daddy? Of course all of this kind of thinking came from me before I actually became a parent. That's not to say all parents support child harnesses, but I guarantee you that many who were against them before they became parents sure changed their mind once they had kids.
As you can probably tell, I am very supportive of parents usingchild harnesses on their children. Don't get me wrong here, I do not believe that a child should be attached to a child harness every time he or she is out with their parents. I do believe though that child harnesses should be used in very crowded areas where there are lots of people walking around, it is so easy for a child to get lost in a huge crowd. I can hear some people saying that if you watch your kids properly they will not get lost in a crowd, but a person must realize that all it takes for a person to lose sight of their child is a second or two. We are only human beings, and can easily be distracted by something for a few seconds that could make us lose sight of our child and wouldn't we be better off being safe than sorry.
A really cool thing about child harnesses is that they are not just leashes, as some people like to call them. A person can buy a child harness today that their child will really enjoy carrying around themselves. Child harnesses easily attach to a child sort of like a backpack, and some actually do have little backpacks on them. Child harnesses even come in many different kinds of characters and cuddly animals such as dogs, cats, frogs, bears, lions, elephants, and any other kinds of animals that you can think of.Child harnesses can be found at any of your local retailers and will be found in the child safety department. The reason for this is that child harnesses are a vital part of the child safety industry. Having a child harness will keep your child safe and happy at all times and let you be worry free.


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Sports are full of storybook and awe inspiring moments, but perhaps none bigger than the story around the 2011 Women's Japanese soccer team that took part in the World Cup. Here I will talk about their thrilling journey at the tournament, as well as what makes it so insane and inspiring.
To really understand and appreciate what this Japanese team did and how inspiring it was, we have to take a look back at the horrific earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan in 2011. A 9.0 earthquake hit off the coast of Japan, which led to a horrible tsunami to hit the shore with waves over 100 feet tall. This earthquake was the most powerful to ever hit Japan and the fourth most powerful in the history of the recorded world. The tsunami killed more than 15,000 people and led to a massive $235 billion dollar economic cost to the World Bank, which made it the costliest natural disaster in history.
After an event like this, the morale of the country was understandably low and the nation was going through one of its worst periods since World War 2. But, life had to go on as normal, which meant the women's soccer team from Japan would still take part in the 2011 Women's World cup, which took place only a few months after the horrible disaster.
Leading up to this World Cup, the Japanese team was nothing special as they had fairly modest performances at the 2003 and 2007 World cups. In both of those events, they lost out in the group stages. With emotions running high due to the tsunami (and the country needing something to rally around and be positive about) the pressure on the Japanese team to perform was huge.
They already exceeded their performance in the previous two World Cups by finishing second in their group (behind England) and moving on in the tournament. But the magical journey didn't stop there. Their next match was against defending champion and the host nation of Germany. But despite being big underdogs, the Japanese came away with a victory in extra time.
Their next game was an easy 3-1 over Sweden that set them up for a final game against the number one ranked team in the world, the United States. The game was very evenly matched as the teams traded goals back and forth. Ultimately, extra time solved nothing and the teams needed penalties to decide the champion. And in a shock to the sports world, The Japanese team came out on top, being the first ever Asian team to win the World Cup and also the first Asian team to ever win a senior FIFA title.
The heart and perseverance these women showed throughout the competition inspired millions in Japan and finally gave them something to cheer and be happy about after months of grief. When their country needed them the most, these ladies delivered.


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my mother passed down this pottery love to me...
I always love it too now!
and when you pass by something like this on the country roads you have to stop! and buy lots of pottery!
a nice beer break was in order! we were tired and hot and we just spent an hour in a toy store, like a 2 story one...
so beer was needed... fast!
and wow... a local brew was delightful!
when there is a square dance fest on Main Street... it's a sign to get dancing! We dosie doed with the best of them! You can't hold back when you have kids... you have to dance... even if it means in the middle of Main Street in front of strangers you don't know... but teaching my girls that having fun means being free... just feels right!
dang... a wig shop in Ashville... you had me at pink bob!
as an artist... I fell in love with Ashville... truly!
It was so cool! an artist colony in this gem was fantastic! We met so many amazing artists that opened their galleries up to us like we were old friends!
I loved this potter's studio... this window I could sit by forever and ever...
glass blowing... oh my!
this could possibly be the prettiest spot for a picnic we have ever seen!!! Up on the Blue Ridge Road... we pulled over and enjoyed the view...
black berries!!!
So, yes... North Carolina was beautiful!
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Bothy bags use ripstop nylon to create a windproof highly water resistant and very strong shelter. Bothy bags are increasingly used by mountain rescue teams outdoor centres and youth groups as emergency shelters and should be always be in the bottom of your rucksack. They create a surprisingly warm and sheltered environment in use and are ideal for lunch stops or accidents.
Terra Nova Bothies have allowed their occupants to wait out storms from an hour to a week long in hostile conditions. Clear windows reduce the feeling of claustrophobia and durable waterproof seats stop your bum getting wet.
A roof attachment allows a walking pole to act as a support to help keep the fabric away from your head.By using our Superlite fabrics and removing any unnecessary extras like windows and pole `sockets` we have reduced both the weight and pack size. Whats more these Superlite models will compress even smaller giving extra pack space for you other kit.
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Letter to Editor, Times Colonist, February 19, 2014
Good for the Capital Regional District leaving the decision to initiate amalgamation discussions with individual municipalities.
Should any two or more municipalities want to explore amalgamation with each other, the option already exists to explore that. While the Community Charter rightly guarantees no forced amalgamations (by the province), it provides the option to use the Local Government Act to amalgamate, provided a proper vote has taken place within each affected municipality (at their cost).
The charter and Local Government Act respect the principle of democracy from the grassroots up rather than a topdown approach. It is at the local level, in our individual, varied and unique municipalities, that democracy should and can still flourish.
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Budget ski breaks - Dolomites bus service
A new weekend transfer service connects Milan Bergamo Airport, Brescia Airport, Bolzano, Ortisei, St Cristina and Selva in the Val Gardena. There is currently one service on Fridays, and three on Saturdays and Sundays.
A second route runs from Venice Treviso Airport to Cortina d'Ampezzo and Dobbiaco. One bus runs on Fridays, and two on Saturdays and Sundays.
> Skiing in the Dolomites
> Terravision timetables and bus tickets
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Beware of Terravision!! The bus company left us stranded in Santa Cristina (Val Gardena) for the return portion of our journey. We had reserved and paid for a return airport transfer to and from Verona Brescia. We had to take a taxi (260 Euros for 4 people) and just made our flight with minutes to spare. The contact number Terravision provided on the online reservation confirmation was not in service!! Later learned that other passengers in Ortesei also stranded because the bus overfilled in Selva (at least the Ortesei people had the "courtesy" of being told the bus was full, whearas nobody contacted us). Back at Stansted, tried to express our concern at the Terravision desk and we were treated with absolute disrespect. Buyer beware!
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Thanks to readers for providing this feedback - a very disappointing report, and we're really sorry to hear of their problems. In the UK and Rome we've found Terravision to be fairly reliable - but their seat-booking systems obviously need urgent attention. Drivers shouldn't overfill buses when there are still passengers to pick up (and we have seen this lack of communication too). Travellers who've encountered problems - follow up with Terravision and hassle them into improving their services! Terravision contact details. And do let us known your experiences, good or bad.
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For a soft and fluffy biscuit, scone or shortcake, fat pieces should be the size of coarse crumbs (Think of cake or muffin crumbs, not dried bread crumbs). Learn more about Fats in Baking.
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Once a year, a fun filled afternoon of watching Serenity, checking out great raffle prizes, auctions and more, brings the Ottawa Browncoats Community together! This year will be no exception, and we hope you will join us!
This is our flagship event but we hope you folks will find the energy and time to organize some fun throughout the year shindigs etc.!
Bickets are now available online < see this years event page>, and at the upcoming CanCon 2016
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Versie Lucille Estes, age 89, of Eubank, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Beech Tree manor in Jeliico, Tennessee.
She was born on March 1, 1929 in Eubank, the daughter of the late Jonathan Shadrack and Lona Belle Burton Blevins.
Versie was retired from Palm Beach Co. and a member of the Eubank Church of Christ. She enjoyed working outside, gardening, quilting and canning. She was an avid UK Basketball fan and enjoyed attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She loved her family and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Otis Estes, brothers; Leslie Blevins and Milam Blevins, sisters; Beatrice Blevins, Gladys Lingel, Zula Ruckel, Rosa Bluymier, and Ella Hines, great-grandson; Jackson Rowland, special first cousin; Bernice McMullin, brothers-in-laws; Ronald Estes, Robert Lingel, Albert Ruckel, Alvin Bluymier, Darrell Hines, Benny Bennett and Ernest Doolin, sisters-in-laws; Marcella Blevins, Wilma Blevins, Vernie Bennett and Virgie Doolin.
She is survived by her son; Carrol (Cynthia) Estes of Somerset, a daughter; Barbara Mullins of Eubank, brother; Vernon "Doc" Blevins of Eubank, three grandchildren, Jason Estes, Melissa (Dormas) Bullock and Amanda (Cecil) Rowland, five great-grandchildren; Allison (Eric) Poynter, Dakota Bullock, Sheri Bullock, Raegan Rowland and Bryson Rowland, three great-great grandchildren; Travis Hopper, Aubrey Poynter and Cammeron Poynter and sisters-in-laws; Sue Estes of Lexington and Regina Young of Eubank.
Visitation will be at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home with funeral services to be held at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Bro. Ferlin Price and Bro. Dale Robins officiating.
Burial will at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Eubank Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Versie Lucille Estes.


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Three quarters of 15 to 17 year olds don't like being drunk
Nearly three quarters (74%) of 15 to 17 year olds don't like being drunk and over two thirds (68%) feel ashamed of themselves when they drink too much alcohol according to new research by alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware.
The study of 600 15 to 17 year olds also found that a third (36%) of 15 to 17 year olds who have drunk alcohol in the last week did so because of peer pressure. But while young people may feel they need to drink alcohol to fit in with their friends, the majority (61%) of their peers only occasionally or rarely drink.
Family are the main suppliers of alcohol for 15 to 17 year olds, with nearly two thirds (61%) of those who had drunk at home in the last week saying they had been given alcohol by their family and two fifths (43%) admitting their family had provided them with alcohol for house parties and birthday parties in the last week. More than one in 10 (13%) 15 to 17 year olds say they drink at home two to three times a week and almost a fifth (17%) regularly drink in someone else's home.
Recent US and Australian research findings show supervised alcohol use in the home leads to higher consumption and greater levels of alcohol-related harm outside the home. Parents play a pivotal role in shaping young people's attitudes and behaviour towards alcohol. Drinkaware research shows that less than one in 10 (8%) 15 to 17 year olds would go to a friend for advice about the effects of drinking whereas almost half (48%) would go to their parents – the top choice.
Other findings from the research show:
- 88% of 15 to 17 year olds have drunk alcohol and the age of first drink falls mostly between 13 and 15 years.
- 15 to 17 year olds have, on average, drunk 4-5 different types of alcohol, with alcopops, vodka and beer the most common.
- Almost all (92%) of 15 to 17 year olds don't like being responsible for other people when they're drunk.
- Almost all (95%) of 15 to 17 year olds choose alcoholic drinks they like the taste of.
Chris Sorek, Chief Executive of Drinkaware, said: "Young people feel under pressure to drink alcohol because they think their peers are drinking more than they are, but in fact this isn't the case. Children need to know not all young people drink or like to get drunk.
"The study also shows that parents are best placed to give their children the facts about alcohol, and children welcome this advice. And, while we know parents worry about their children's vulnerability, they often don't realise that giving their child alcohol at home could increase their risk of immediate and long term health harms. Drinking in the adolescent years leaves young people vulnerable – emotionally, physically and sexually – and can have an impact on their drinking habits later in life.
"By reinforcing the influence parents have and supporting them with the facts and tools to talk to their children about alcohol earlier we can start to change the norm of underage drinking. Reducing the number of under-18s drinking can help stem the tide of young adult binge drinkers and foster a new culture of knowledge and moderate alcohol consumption. The end result will benefit society as a whole."
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This week, I wrote in my Thursday photo post that I had noticed a real link between Libby spending a small amount of time in front of a computer and a deterioration in her behaviour.
I want to put a couple of things in context. Firstly, I'm not judging or criticising anyone for letting their children watch television or use iPads or other technology.
After all, I'm only writing this because I totally understand the need to use a screen to entertain children sometimes, because I did just that this week.
The second thing I want to make clear is that Libby watched perhaps an hour of nursery rhymes (in a couple of sittings) on the computer one day, and maybe half an hour the next.
That's what raised my interest in the subject. Everything I read talks about quite large amounts of screen time. The general consensus seems to be that two hours or more of screen time will effect behaviour.
This Independent article for example says that over four hours of screen time a day has been linked to depression, anxiety and limited social interaction.
For me, this is glaringly obvious and in my opinion it has little to do with the screen time itself. A child of school age probably wakes up in the morning, gets ready and goes to school.
They might get home from school at 4 pm and go to bed at 10 pm. During that time, if they spend four hours in front of a screen, they really won't do much else.
So the issue in my mind actually revolves around what they don't do, rather than what they do.
But the problem I'm really interested in is the immediate link between an hour in front of something as harmless as nursery rhymes and an immediate deterioration in behaviour.
I have spent quite a while researching this and there really isn't anything conclusive. Different articles cite different research with different conclusions, but few focus on small amounts of television.
There are articles like this one from the BBC, saying that excessive television as a toddler can effect a child in later life. But again, they refer to a "recommended maximum" of two hours of television per day.
To me, this is far too much, making the research of very little consequence to me.
Anecdotally, my good friend Maz who blogs at the Maz Shack told me that the powers that be in tech companies like Apple and Windows limit their children to an hour of screen time per day.
Several people also shared stories of their own children having exhibited a change in behaviour when allowed more screen time.
I understand – perhaps better than anybody – the need to use technology or any other means possible to keep children entertained so that us mum's can get things done.
For me, the problem is perhaps even more accentuated by the fact that I both work from home and look after the girls full time.
As a general rule, when I need a few minutes to myself to have a shower and get ready to take them out in the mornings, I put them in their cots with a book.
The other day, as it was half term and we were in no rush, I let Libby watch nursery rhymes for a few minutes while I got Lia ready.
When we sing nursery rhymes or go to a singing group, it puts both girls in a lovely mood and sets them up for a good day.
And yet, ten minutes of watching nursery rhymes on the computer seemed to totally alter Libby's behaviour. She was stroppy about turning it off, didn't want breakfast and asked throughout the day to watch nursery rhymes again.
So for me, the question isn't about what happens to children long term when they've been in front of a screen every day as toddlers.
It's more about what happens short term to a child who spends ten minutes in front of a computer watching something very innocent and quite educational. Then turns into a stroppy little horror.
I'd love to hear your experiences of this. How long do your children spend in front of a screen each day and how does it effect their behaviour?
I don't want to stop my girls from having screen time all together because despite everything, I still think it offers some benefits.
What do you think is an optimum amount of screen time per day?


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Donald Trump, KFC, and Buddha
Author's Note:
Join us in a bit of absurd comedy written somewhat in the style of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Magic Realism.
The Best Part of Waking Up
Stony started his day the same way he started almost every day, by sitting up, then a stretch, a yawn, and the words, "I sure could use a weed about now." It was a quote from S.E. Hinton's Outsiders, or at least his befuddled version of it.
Statements like these, the stilted, unnatural references of academics and people who otherwise just didn't understand drug lingo cracked him up to no end. S.E. Hinton wrote a fine book, but God bless her, when she wrote of counterculture, she was writing about a people she only understood in passing, and such is evidenced at times in her writing.
Anyway, at least with Stony, we had a life imitating art sort of scenario. He would often say things like, "I sure could use a weed about now," or "Man I'm hooked on the marijuana." He was the sort of person who loved to spend nights getting baked and watching movies like Reefer Madness.
Stony was a simple man, small of build with a tiny paunch at his center. His graying hair and laugh lines showed an age that his demeanor did not. His choice of clothes was loose and groovy; his Buddhist décor screamed peace, love, and simplicity.
Stony was the sort of person that would stand vigil outside in the freezing cold at night in protest for a baby rapist and murderer about to be put to death, not so much because he valued the baby killer's life but because he valued all life. He was also the sort of person that could be taken off task for a whole day because he got caught up doing something like following a butterfly.
I don't want to say that Stony was stupid, because that's an oversimplification. He was just fried.
Anyway, after "a weed," Stony headed to his backyard, his pride and joy. And he really did work hard at it. The style of manicure was that messy, kempt style that is so popular in California. Plants grew haphazardly but with purpose. Stone pathways winded through the menagerie of herbs, tomato plants, flowers, and the occasional weed of medicinal importance.
All of this was surrounded by a rotten wood fence covered in vine, a sanctuary good enough for any hippie, except for the contradiction at its center. Stony had grown up with a pool. Some of his fondest memories were swimming in his family's environmental no-no. When he had won his lawsuit against Hobby Lobby because the color and arrangement of their sign had given him debilitating carpal tunnel somehow, he couldn't resist buying a home that had a small in-ground pool.
This August morning it looked so appealing. It was the time of day before it was so miserably hot. A tree cast shade over the water. The whole thing looked so inviting until the serenity was disturbed by the lunatical grunts, groans, and laughter of Colonel Jack next door.
The Right Honorable Colonel Jack
Colonel Jack got his name, not because he was ever involved in the military, but because like another man that went by colonel, he always wore a white suit and a southern style bowtie. He also wasn't called Jack because his name was Jack. It was short for Jacka**.
Like Colonel Sanders, Colonel Jack was also prone to fits of violence and obscenity. (Really, that's how Colonel Sanders was. If you don't believe me, Google it. It's worth a Google.) But unlike Colonel Sanders, his violence and rage was backed not by genius, but insanity.
So Colonel Jack was grunting and groaning and laughing his crazy laugh, splicing in the occasional flarin filth for good measure, and in Stony's opinion, just really ruining a good high. And for whatever reason, this day curiosity got the best of Stony and required he have a look.
Between the ivy there was a hole in the wood fence that was probably more held together by termites at this point than they were facilitating its destruction. There was Colonel Jack in his customary white suit at a worktable in his shed. A blueprint was pinned to the wall indicating all manner of machinations of evil. And on the table lay what Stony would have recognized as looking like a garbage disposal, if Stony had been the least bit knowledgeable about anything other than gardening. The whole scene was somewhat reminiscent of an episode of Foghorn Leghorn.
A grunt! A laugh! "Kablewie!" A laugh, grunt, and burp! "I just hit this red button and Kablam! And there's nothing you can do about it!!!" A fart and a giggle. "That one tickled my butthole, lol, lmao, yes, laughing my tickled a** off! One little push of this red button and no more Donald Trump, and there's nothing you can do about it, F***ing Hippie!!!"
At this point Colonel Jack turns to the hole in the fence and Stony realizes the good Colonel has known he was there the whole time. "And there's nothing you can do about it you stupid Hippie! Trump dies today!!"
Then with a dexterity not often seen in old, heavyset men, Colonel Jack gathers his red button, his maniacal device that looks quite a lot like a garbage disposal, and is on his way.
Stony's Overwhelming Ethical Dilemma
At this point begins what we will call Stony's overwhelming ethical dilemma. For obvious reasons Stony's lifestyle choices don't support the ideals of Mr. Trump. But all life has value. All life is precious. But this is the perfect time of day to go for a swim.
Now I realize that a normal person would pick up a phone and notify the authorities at this point, but to Stony phones were just the ultimate type of hassle; plus, his had quit working months ago, coinciding conveniently with his no longer paying his bill.
Another normal response in such a scenario would be to simply notify a neighbor, but this thought never so much as crossed Stony's mind. Stony had seen on the news the day prior that Mr. Trump would be downtown. In his simple mind, the only way to help would be to speak with The Donald personally…after a swim though. There would be time for a swim.
Some Sweet Rides
Now a normal person has a normal vehicle. Our stoner Stony has a 1974 powder blue Ford Pinto that runs on vegetable oil. And it never failed that after the combination of seeing Colonel Jack and smelling the exhaust of his special car, Stony would find himself hungry, but not just hungry for anything: hungry for KFC.
Again the ethical dilemma: saving the life of a man he doesn't very much like or going against the ground rules of his belief systems and eating the meat of a living animal at a conglomerate monster, no less.
All human life is valuable. I must save Donald Trump, but they'll be time to stop for KFC first. It's on the way, sort of.
So screaming down the freeway from suburbia to the city at all of 35 miles per hour, our hero is on the way to save Mr. Trump…after KFC of course. The craving and hunger pangs are just unbearable at this point.
And then a new development. The Pinto begins to sputter and huff and puff and Stony starts cursing his luck in the way only a laid back hippie can. "Seriously. What a bummer man. Why you gotta go and breakdown now of all times."
If Stony had been a little more observant, he would have realized his car hadn't failed him at all. He failed his car. If he had simply topped it off with some canola oil that morning, he would have been fine, but instead he was stranded on the side of the freeway.
For Love or Fried Chicken
In the distance Stony could see the skyline of the city where The Donald's life hung in a balance. If only our intrepid hero could get there in time to save him. It was around this point that Stony looked back to the road from whence he came. There in the distance was a familiar shape slowly creeping closer. It was Colonel Jack seemingly floating along the breakdown lane. As the image became magnified, Stony could see Colonel Jack was riding a silver, battery powered Razor Scooter, death dealing device in tow.
Pointing to a sign on down the road, the honorable Colonel Jack makes but one prophetic statement as he slowly passes. "The treasure you seek is near!"
Stony remains leaning against his car dumbfounded before he finally regains himself and begins walking towards the sign. As the sign's secrets begin to reveal themselves, Stony realizes it is one of those exit signs giving the food choices available there. On it he sees the branding of a familiar eatery.
This is when Stony faces his final moral dilemma on what has been, at least for a stoner, a very difficult day to process. Stony knows he can walk faster than a Razor Scooter ridden by an overweight male adult. So if he gets with it right now, he will beat Colonel Jack to Mr. Trump. On the other hand, he really wants some KFC. This is not the kind of hunger that will kill, mind you, but the kind of pot induced craving that hurts and annoys.
Stony reaches into his pocket. "I could really use a weed right now." A quick smoke, and "Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!!"
Final Resolution
Colonel Jack was immediately detained by authorities as soon as he was within in a block of Mr. Trump. Such weirdness as a man dressed like Colonel Sanders on a child's electric scooter holding what looked like a garbage disposal was recognized instantaneously as a threat.
As Colonel Jack was tackled, he was heard to scream, "My virgins await!!!" while pressing his red button.
It was later discovered that the device of mass destruction was actually a modified garbage disposal. It was not, however, modified well. It was simply stuffed full of confetti. Might have been neat if this confetti were at least rigged to explode in a colorful display when Colonel Jack hit the button, but it wasn't. Just shredded white paper haphazardly stuffed in there. The red button? Well, you know those "Easy" buttons that Staples sells that don't really do anything?
Following his election, President Trump would eventually reach out to this Colonel Jack, and it would turn out they had a great deal in common. After becoming good friends, things would continue to progress, until the inevitable happened, and they both found marriage to not just be something they wanted but a physical necessity.
And with the advancement of DNA splicing, the two would eventually be able to create a child together. The child that resulted, a son, well, have you ever heard the saying, "The total is greater than the sum of the parts"? The insanity of this son was greater than the sum of his parents, but that's another story for another day.
Stony would go on to have moral dilemmas, smoke pot, and swim in his pool, eventually becoming the first human being in recorded history to live to 140.
Which word best describes this story?
Questions & Answers
Ha! Trump, Colonel Sanders, MJ, and magical realism. What a way to weave all that together! Impressive. Fun story, and I enjoyed the elements and juxtaposition of literary elements you put together here. Well done! An interesting read. Ha!
What can I say. Art imitates life. Or does life imitate art. I sure hope not. A child crazier than Donald Trump. We're doomed.
I'm back to suggest that I suspect you have some absurd Donald Trump poetry in you (or some installments of Trump goes to Washington). I have some Trump poetry, but I'm not so inclined. I do impersonations and have Melania down pat. Since he was elected, I've been so depressed I can't even eat KFC. Do you think Donald Trump will put his face on Mt. Rushmore? If so, who will he hire to do it? I wonder if he's thought about building a wall along the northern border as well?
Hey, Larry, if you just kept writing in the same style until it would eventually become a book - in my opinion lacking the knowledge of a book critic - it could easily become a bestseller. You are one creative dude!
Interest way to write a post.
There is a lot of creative writing in this post, Larry. It reminds me of some of the dreams I have after eating too late -- later I realize they had some meaning.
I laughed, I went, I saw. This story was an odd dream, for sure.
Very interesting. I enjoyed your article very much
I think I read one. It was the one about some family history on the edge of the jungle. I liked it but I hit a slow spot and never finished. What was the name of that blasted book?
Creative and funny. Well done.
This is a very creative story, Larry. It's also great satire. Well done!
The sarcasm drips heavily from this fantastic metaphor.....this really is, in my mind, your best work to date.
This was all quite incredible, Larry. You never fail to come up with something different and entertaining. Well done.
I agree with my friend Mel. I found it funny, and enjoyed it very much. I thought Stony would make it to KFC and get some oil from the Col. Bernie Sanders, oops maybe the real Col. given name is not Bernie.
Blessings my friend and thanks for the chuckle.
Marquez didn't kmow magical realism was going to come true in 21st century reality TV. This was something like the Apprentice meets Duck Dynasty. All of it was entirely believable.
Thanks for the entertaining fairy tale before bedtime.


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While we develop this section, here are some links to help you:
Astronomy & Radio Astronomy
Heavens Above – http://www.heavens-above.com/: Interactive user friendly sky charts, with data for solar system objects and satellites.
The Jodcast – http://www.jodcast.net/ : Monthly news podcasts for the public from the Jodrell Bank radio astronomy observatory at the University of Manchester in England. News highlights covering the frontiers of astronomy research, including in radio astronomy, plus invited researchers discuss their hot topics. Each month's program also presents what you can see in the night sky, in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
Society of Radio Amateur Astronomers (SARA) – http://radio-astronomy.org/
The Astronomical League – https://www.astroleague.org/
Astronomical Society of the Pacific – https://www.astrosociety.org/
Astronomy Picture of the Day – https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
Astronomy Magazine – http://www.astronomy.com/
Sky & Telescope – http://www.skyandtelescope.com/
Astrobites – https://astrobites.org/ – Short articles highlighting current astronomy research discoveries, written by graduate students for science undergraduates. AKA a 5 minute a day "Readers Digest" of astronomy research. From the American Astronomical Society. A slightly more advanced read is AASNova – http://aasnova.org/ , research highlights from the American Astronomical Society.
National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) – News – https://public.nrao.edu/news/
Radio Astronomy Educational Video
How Radio Telescopes Show Us Unseen Galaxies, by Natasha Hurley-Walker (TED) –
Jocelyn Bell Burnell in Conversation at the 2015 Edinburgh International Science Festival https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCPereT6XxU: Jocelyn Bell Burnell was the discoverer of Pulsars. She made the discovery while she was a young graduate student at Cambridge in the 1960s. In this interview she talks about how that work was done, and also what it was like to become a radio astronomer as a young woman then. Like us, she learned radio astronomy from the ground up.
Radio Astronomy: Observing the Invisible Universe, by Felix J. Lockman, Ph.D., Principal Scientist at the NRAO Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia — https://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/radio-astronomy-observing-the-invisible-universe.html — This is a DVD course set sold by The Great Courses. It is a good primer on radio astronomy, for someone at an interested beginner level or higher. A number of topics we work with at DSES are introduced. You might like to wait for when it is on sale.
Tamitha Skov – Space Weather Woman – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXjdDQ-db0xz8f4PKgKsag – Weekly space weather educational forecast videos.
Amateur Radio
The Doctor is In, from ARRL – https://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/ – Educational biweekly podcasts about amateur radio.
Radio Wave Propagation – https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1394 – This is a one-hour lesson which introduces you to factors that affect long distance radio communication through the ionosphere. Hosted at the MetEd COMET meteorology education site [University Corporation for Atmospheric Research's (UCAR's) Community Programs (UCP)].
Meteor Scatter and Propagation – https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20170009030.pdf – By Dr. Robert Suggs KB5EZ, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center / MARC ARC NN4SA / North AL DX Club. A presentation from the 2017 Huntsville, AL Hamfest.
"How William Huggins Shaped Astrophysics", by Barbara J. Becker (Astronomy Magazine, September 2018). How Doppler measurements came to be used in astrophysics.
"Meet Henrietta Leavitt, the woman who gave us a universal ruler", by Korey Haynes (Astronomy Magazine, February 4, 2019).
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My 9 year old daughter has been playing us all. Just this morning she almost got her oldest brother in big trouble. They were doing their usual morning bonding exercise (AKA "who can get who in trouble first by annoying each other") when I almost fell into a big trap. I'll lay it out for you…
They sit at the bar in the kitchen in order of age. Since our middle is in camp, the middle bar stool was empty. They had been pushing the (metal) bar stool at one another when I decided to leave to finish a blog post. That's when I hear over my shoulder, "You bum! You pulled the chair to you to make it look like I pushed it!!!" All I could do was laugh in admiration (& some horror). Well played little girl. Well played. You were listening well when I told you children to learn the game, play the game, change the game. Dang.
World, you have been warned. There's a smart little conniver on the way and I feed her. I feed her well. Don't worry, I'll get her straight. But just know, I won't be around forever & at that point y'all will have to fend for yourselves!!


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To create a task manually, click the create a task from the map.button in the toolbar and select or use the keyboard shortcut . You can also
A window will appear with required fields to designate a recipient (or none), the type of task (dropoff or pickup), as well as a destination. Optional fields such as recipient notes, task details and a delivery time window are also available.
Recipient section
If the task includes a recipient, the name and phone number are required. If this recipient has been created before, the phone number will be recognized and the name and notes will fill automatically. To remove a recipient, suppressing all notifications for this task, simply check the box labeled.
Recipient notes should be used for specific instructions which apply to all tasks for this recipient ie: door codes, special drop-off locations, warnings etc. Recipient notes will remain attached to this recipient and will appear on all their tasks until overwritten or deleted.
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We engage you… Entertainment, Encouragement, Inspiration, Education and Shenanigans. All on one blog!
When I was much younger, I was ridiculed and made fun of, a lot. I was called skinny, ashy, ugly, nappy-headed, black (in a derogatory way), you name it. From elementary until about 8th grade, life at school was horrendous. I didn't have many friends and would often be alone. I was also extremely sensitive. Because I had been made fun of, I decided that I better develop a personality & learn how to be a good friend. I became decidedly hilarious and worked hard at what little friendships I did have, because I hated the feeling of being an outcast and talked about so negatively. What I gave out truly came back 100 fold!
Even today I still cringe when someone talks cruelly about another person. We all know that people cannot help their looks, basic body shape, skin color, or height and yet we still crack jokes in the spirit of camaraderie and fun banter. I too am guilty of this at times, but I always feel a tinge of regret when I partake in the madness. Simply due to the fact that I remember how it felt to be made fun of for the very things I could not help.
One of the things I have learned is that there is beauty in every person. If we spent just a little more time looking at what is lovely and good instead of what's unattractive (to you), we will find ourselves much more joyful Make it a point to find the beauty in everything and everyone because it is there, and everyone enjoys a genuine compliment.
Luckily for me and the masses, I have transformed from an ugly duckling into a swan. Not only am I beautiful, but I am also full of personality, in possession of a golden heart & other great characteristics. And no, I am not in the least bit ashamed to say it, since my self-esteem was once completely non-existent. I have learned to look in the mirror and celebrate what I see, flaws and all… And I find that just beautiful.
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Black Friday 2013 is on November 29, but the first Black Friday 2013 Ads has already leaked. There are so called Black Friday sites that take leaked Black Friday ads from various sources and process them to make the deals searchable. We have again listed the top 10 Black Friday sites to use this year.
The first Black Friday 2013 Ads have been published online. It is already tradition that Black Friday Ads are leaking before the official publishing dates retailers have set. There are several dedicated Black Friday sites which have established channels to gain access to Black Friday ads before they get officially published. The game is changing though. More retailers are taking full control on when their Black Friday ad is "leaking."
This year we already have seen new ways that retailers are taking to market their Black Friday ads. Best Buy has been popping up at local TV stations to reveal some doorbuster deals. Target posted a Facebook game that revealed 16 Target Black Friday 2013 deals.
Finally retailers have understood the marketing power of their Black Friday Ads. Black Friday deal seekers are eagerly awaiting these leaked Black Friday ads to plan their Black Friday shopping ahead of the big day.
Most retailers will publish their full Black Friday ads one week before the actual Black Friday, which is this year on November 29. Walmart has taken full control in the past years of their Black Friday ad. We anticipate that the Walmart Black Friday 2013 ad will be released on Walmart.com coming Thursday. This would match last year's release schedule.
If you are inpatient and want to know as soon as possible what the hottest Black Friday 2013 deals are, you can find great Black Friday sites in our Top 10 Black Friday 2013 site listing we put together for you below.
As you know Black Friday is not a single day sales event any more. Early Black Friday 2013 Sales are already going on. Find the latest deals here.
Top 10 Black Friday Sites for 2013:
Of course we run one of the biggest Black Friday Deal guides as well. Check out our Black Friday 2013 Hub for the latest Black Friday news.
Black Friday is very late this year falling on November 29th, 2013. Last year, Black Friday was on November 23rd. This year retailers have four full weeks to bombard you with special Black Friday 2013 sales until the culmination of the actual Black Friday 2013 and the encore on Cyber Monday 2013 (December 2nd). As last year, the Black Friday sales are already starting on Thanksgiving Day.
Shop the early Amazon Black Friday 2013 Sale as well as the early Walmart Black Friday 2013 Sale now.
The Black Friday 2013 ads are already rolling in. Find all Black Friday 2013 Ads in our ad round-up.
According to Black Friday Countdown there are 18 days until Black Friday 2013. We will again provide full analysis and guidance of Black Friday Ads and Deals in our Black Friday Hub.


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All orders are treated as urgent and we endeavour to have them printed and posted out within 14 days. ( Very often this is much quicker). All orders are processed as soon as possible, but in busy times when we spend many days away at events, we may not always be able to process orders as quickly as we would wish.
All orders from the web site are sent to a lab to be printed, so, to this end, we are dependent on their turnaround as well as the delivery time from Royal Mail.
If an order is required for a specific date, please email us with details, and we will endeavour to help fufil your requirements.
If your order fails to meet your total satisfaction, please get in touch with us within 7 days using any of the methods on the "contact us" page.If your complaint is upheld we will either replace your photograph or refund your payment within 14 days of receipt of the original photograph.


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Please contact the school office if you do not know your login details.
Q: Is collection time as per the calendar on the first day of each term for day boys?
A: All day boys should be collected at 5.15pm on the first day of the term. The termly calendar should be referred to for collection times.
Q: Does my son need to bring any stationery with him on the first day of term?
A: Boys are asked just to bring a pencil case, containing pencil, rubber and ruler.
Q: My son will start next term as a day boy – does he need to bring his games kit on the first day?
A: Games kit should be brought in on the first day of term.
Q: What time do rugby and football matches begin?
A: All rugby and football fixtures begin at 2.30pm unless otherwise stated. Any changes will be posted on the website.
Q: Do cricket matches begin at the same time?
A: Cricket matches begin at 2.15pm unless otherwise stated.
Q: When will I know if my son is in a team?
A: Teams are posted on the website by 7pm on the evening before a match. Inevitably, they can be subject to change after that due to illness. If you have any doubts about weather conditions or team selection please telephone after 11 a.m. on that morning.
Q: My son is a day boy and will be involved in a match on Saturday afternoon – do I need to collect him after Chapel and bring him back ?
A: Day boys who are involved in matches – either home or away are invited to stay for lunch at school on Saturdays.
Q: When will my son begin musical instrument lessons?
A: Music lessons for NEW boys will begin in the 3rd week of their first term and for current pupils, the 2nd week of term.
Q: Are music lessons taken during the timetable, and if so when do they catch up with missed work?
A: Music lessons are taken during lessons, but they are rotated so that boys do not miss the same lesson each week usually on a five or six weekly cycle.
Q: Can my son change instruments mid-term?
A: One term's notice must be given, when either changing or discontinuing an instrument, otherwise a further term's fees will be charged.
Q: Who should I talk to if I have any concerns regarding my son?
A: In the first instance, parents should speak with their son's form teacher (for Years 2/ 3/4/5 or their son's tutor (for years 6/7/8) If necessary, the matter can then be referred on to either the Head of the Lower School (yrs 3 and 4,) Head of the Middle school (yrs 5 and 6) or the Headmaster.
Any specific medical concerns should be referred to the School Nurse. For boarding pupils, pastoral matters may be discussed with your son's Houseparents who will be listed in the School Calendar.
Q: Am I able to obtain other parents' private contact details via the school?
A: We are not able to give out this confidential information for parents. Once at the school parents normally arrange a class representative to collate and distirbute details of those parents who give their consent.
Q: My son is a day boy and wishes to invite some new school friends home – we do not know their contact details how do we go about this?
A: Parents are encouraged to coordinate this information themselves by exchanging contact details within their class, and circulating this information across the year group. This is particularly useful for organising any social events outside of school hours.
Q: My son wishes to invite a boarder home for Saturday night/Sunday lunch/exeat/ half term – how do we go about this?
A: The boarder concerned should be asked by you or your son to contact his parent/guardian to seek permission. If this is granted then confirmation must be sent to the Headmaster in writing, along with your written invitation (email or fax is acceptable)
Q: Will my son know if he is able to do the extra activity he wishes to on a Thursday?
A: Unless the activity is a paid for one, the boys sign themselves up for their chosen activities on a Thursday afternoon in the Michaelmas and Lent terms. If any of these are oversubscribed they will be offered another choice. In the case of a paid for activity – there are a limited number of spaces and they are allocated on a first come, first served basis, at the beginning of the term. A link will be sent to parents the week before the beginning of term for them to sign up on line for the various paid for activities. The free activities will also be listed on line, and can be chosen with their parents/form teachers once they decide which is their choice.
Q: When do Thursday activities commence?
A: Extra Activities begin during the SECOND week of the Michaelmas and Lent Term.
Q: My son is in the Junior school – can he sign up for clay pigeon or air rifle shooting?
A: No – Air Rifle shooting is suitable for boys in Years 6-8, and Clay Pigeon shooting is most suitable for Years 7-8.
Q: Can my son bring a mobile phone to school?
A: If he is a boarder yes, however he will only be allowed to use it in his dormitory between the time for going up to bed, and his reading time. Outside of these times they are stored centrally with the Houseparents and switched off. (Phones should be recharged at home on a Sunday)
Q: Can the school provide top up cards for mobiles?
A: No, but if parents wish to provide top up cards themselves, then these should be handed to the Bursar at the beginning of term.
Q: Can I contact my son by email?
A: All boys will be given an email address which will be the first five letters of their surname and the first three of their Christian name followed by @papplewick.org.uk. Should the surname be shorter than 5 letters then the combination will comprise more of the Christian name, totalling 8 letters.
Q: Is there a lost property point for the boys?
A: Lost property is put in a wicker basket at the back of the boys' changing rooms.
Q: What is 'Saturday for new boys and new parents' in the calendar?
A: This is an invitation to all new parents and boys to attend the Saturday morning Chapel service, after which they will have the opportunity to chat to staff after their sons' first three weeks at school. However, ALL parents are welcome to attend this and every other service throughout the term, whether their sons are day boys or boarders.
Q: Is it possible for the school to arrange lifts to and from the airport for overseas boarders?
A: Lifts can be arranged to and from the airport by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com with your request and flight details etc., this service is arranged by a houseparent, Mrs Colleen Elkington privately in order to use regular drivers that give a personal service, and the charge cannot be added to the school bill, but rather is charged separately. Most parents deposit an amount with Mrs Elkington to cover the cost of the travel at the beginning of each term, rather than pay for each trip separately. For advice on costs please contact Mrs Elkington at firstname.lastname@example.com


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NEW YORK, NY — September 14, 2018 — InvestorsHub NewsWire — On4 Communications (OTC: ONCI) announces letter to shareholders from CEO Steve Berman as follows:
Shareholders: I am happy to report another record quarter with sales up over 11% from last quarter. We achieved new milestones with the signing of AN and C max and more big names to come. We have started shipping AN and I will be discussing states and distribution with C max next week. To date we have shipped 12 AN stores and more coming in the next month .
I am also pleased to announce that we have made a distribution deal with a company that provides logistics and software to almost every municipality in the USA and in Europe.
They want to create the first distracted driving network for government fleets of Cars and Trucks. As soon as our NDA expires and it will be soon I will announce the name of the company.
I am pleased to announce that we have signed a letter of intent to purchase 75% of a craft Cannabis company called Sifthouse BC . Sifthouse is a craft Cannabis company and a new business based in Vancouver. If you think of craft cannabis like a craft beer company, they will grow highly profitable and specialty blends in the way craft beer, such as montaulk IPA, does. This business is about to explode and we are in on the ground floor. It is my expectation that big tobacco and spirits companies will be in control of this business going forward and the expectations and potential profits will be amazing. Terms of financing are being worked out and will be announced in the next update but we will be sending Sifthouse a payment of $100,000 within the next few weeks. As new markets and countries open we will be able to franchise our company to every city that makes cannabis legal over the next few years and I believe craft growers will be the biggest part of the cannabis boom.
ALL CAPS DEEMED NECESSARY HERE: LET ME SAY THIS AGAIN, AGAIN, AGAIN and AGAIN: THERE WILL BE NO REVERSE SPLIT.
So if you don't understand it, again, there are no plans on the table to do a reverse split.
If you cant read or don't understand this, get glasses.
In my expectation, we will get the Hexagon deal done and be able to make the move to Colorado shortly. Nobody is more frustrated then me about this.
The company is in great shape as we continue to close deals and increase revenue. Closing the 3 huge dealer groups is a blockbuster event and will increase revenue three fold in the future.
In addition, we are looking at ways to unlock shareholder value in everyway as we open new opportunities and look to capitalize at every turn.
As of today at 3:30pm we have received a verbal agreement for our first private label deal. We have been working on this deal for the last 4 months and after many meetings we got the verbal today. As soon as we have the docs signed I will announce the company as it is a very big company and a huge deal for us. I was hoping to get signatures today but it is not possible.
We are also working on two more big private label deals one in Europe and the other in Turkey. We have made every change they have asked us to make and we are pushing forward everyday. I am hoping to get answers ASAP.
AS discussed per our attorneys I sent a board Resolution to our TA only to find we have 3 issues to overcome:
1. we need to settle with Delaware
2. we have 2 share reservation letters one from 2015 and one from 2014. Both of these companies hold no shares but we have to get revision letters from them to remove the reservations. I have reached out to both companies and was hoping to hear back by today.
3. I have made an offer to Delaware to reduce the amount and we believe they will accept. Once these 3 items are complete the share reduction will take place.
This is totally on me and I can only take full responsibility for these items but it will get done and soon.
As of today, the 6th leg of hexagon is complete we have started a new platform for merchandise to freely trade. We have purchased a variety of domain names and we are waiting to get financing in place. As soon as that happens we will announce via a PR all details. I am sure this will be a GRAND SLAM.
I will discuss the dental and the beta testing and the OBD development in the next update as we are moving everything along
The company is in a great position to capitalize on new markets. Distracted driving is an epidemic in the world and is only getting bigger.
Cannabis is one of the fastest growing business led by total legalization in Canada with 10 other countries to follow.
We are positioned for the future and will ride the wave.
About On4 Communications
On4 is a holdings company with an aggressive focus of acquiring proven and profitable businesses. Our first project is focusing on businesses operating in the $1.7 trillion U.S. healthcare industry. Our newest targeted businesses are operating in the trillion-dollar mobile App space. Our first acquisition in the mobile App space is FMS Marketing a global creator and distributor of mobile Apps for Android and Iphones. We are also targeting businesses to acquire and joint venture with in the medical marijuana and emerging MJ ancillary products space.
Forward-Looking Statement
This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements regarding our expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategy, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, as well as statements that include words such as "anticipate," "if," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "could," "should," "will," and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements, as described in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission which are available for review at www.sec.gov, to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, or achievements. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


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My name is Joseph and I have been type 1 since age 7. I struggled with the disease for years but have finally found a balance of diet and exercise that helps my reach my ideal numbers. In May of 2015 I ended up in the hospital due to complications, and that really kicked my butt into gear. As bad of an event that it was, it made me realize that If I don't change things I'm in for trouble. I cut my a1c from a 12 to 7.0 in just 9 months and am trying harder every day. I owe my success to family, friends, and everyone in between. The attached picture is of Team Fino at our local JDRF walk 🙂
What is the weirdest question you've been asked about your diabetes, and how did you respond?
A gentleman once asked if maybe I was just allergic to sugar and not actually diabetic. I had no response for him. I laughed!
Has anyone told you that you couldn't do something due to your diabetes, and you proved them wrong?
I was once told my an older women that because I had type 1 growing up, it meant I was supposed to die as a child. I couldn't believe that someone actually had the audacity to say something so ridiculous. By living a good life, kicking diabetes' butt everyday, and having a smile on my face, I consider each day a day that I am proving her wrong.
How do you inspire others?
I am a person who never gives up on my dreams, regardless of what they are. This summer I currently began running races throughout Chicago. My first attempt I came in 3rd place for my age, my next in 1st in my age. This disease has never controlled who I am and it never will. I don't want people to feel bad for me, rather, be thankful for the things you have. Life is what you make it out to be, and so far, life has been good to me.
Tell us a story about how diabetes has affected you.
Having diabetes has made me appreciate the little things in life. I find no sense in complaining about things we can't control. We have to just make the best out of every situation. I was in the hospital for 4 days last spring due to complications with diabetes. It turned my whole attitude around and helped create a stronger, more driven, fearless person. I have such better control over the disease now. It's amazing what can change in a little over a year.
How has diabetes contributed to forming you into the person you are today? Mentally, physically, or emotionally?
My diabetes has taught me to never give up. It has given me motivation to work out everyday, and set new goals to reach. Without it, I wouldn't not be as persistent, responsible, or driven as I am.
Would you rather fight one horse sized duck or 100 regular sized ducks?
Tricks on you, I like the ducks. So 100 ducks lol


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Weekly Photo Challenge: Blur
April 7, 2015 In Photo Challenge
The Daily Post's weekly photo challenge: Blur
In the midst of the hustling & bustling of a weekend in the city, daily post reminded me to blur those out and slow down my pace.
While party goers lined up at clubs & pubs to booze their night away, cars zooming past, my sister taking a selfie with her bestie and the night lights glittering away. I remembered I had an "assignment". So I pulled back and took my time to immerse myself muffling the world out. My visions went blurred, the atmosphere sounded muddy, I think I felt a moment of peace while zoning out. Sounds like bullshit but that really happened.0


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Eight Columbia employers received the State of Missouri's Flag of Freedom award in February 2012 for their willingness to hire veterans.
In celebration of its Missouri Show-Me Heroes Program, the Missouri Division of Workforce Development and Missouri National Guard recently honored Midway Electric Inc., Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital, Veterans United Home Loans, MBS Textbook Exchange, First Student, Reality House Programs, University of Missouri Health Care and Kelly Services because the companies fulfilled their pledges to hire veterans. Full Article
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A thin, formable, and tunable light source that can be formed under a decorative surface material to illuminate the printed graphic image on the decorative surface
As a supplier of automotive interior components, we would like to provide a platform for the use of lighting to communicate with the driver. Color changing lit surfaces could also be a novel decorative approach for automotive interiors.
Flexible thin OLEDs are currently produced by LG and will be mass produced by Konica in Q1 2015. Several automotive OEMs are working on the application of flexible OLEDs in applications such as tail lights.
What are we looking for?
- A thin, formable, state of the art, light technology that allows programming desired colors and light intensities to illuminate or highlight printed graphics on the decorated surface
- Formable, withstanding processing temperatures of 200°C
- Uses a controller to change the color and light intensity
- Performs in a temperature range of -40°C to 90°C
- Has a life of 50,000+ hours
- Cost commensurate with automotive interiors
- Available in commercial quantity
Possible approaches may include but are not limited OLED, LED, LEC, and quantum dots.
How to Respond:
- Please use the Respond button in order to submit your idea, submission or proposal. We recommend including a concise abstract detailing your submission and attaching your proposal and any supplemental documents. Please note that only non-confidential responses can be accepted.
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Bake Escape Launches on the UK App Store!
Bake Escape is a freshly baked puzzle game with a sliding, sugary twist. Help Victoria Sponge and her creature companions use all manner of cake based powerups to crack some devilishly delicious levels.
Join the gang through a most delectable adventure to Paris and beyond. Come on down, it's great. There's a bear and everything.
Find out more @ DonutPublishing


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Police are appealing for information after a robbery at a takeaway in Blackpool.
Around 5.30pm on Monday money was stolen from a man and a woman at the Good View Takeaway in St Annes Road, South Shore.
Police said the pair were left with injuries which resulted in them being treated at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Martin Abbott, owner of Tasty Bites, a sandwich shop which is next door to the takeaway, said it was "a shock" to hear about the incident.
He added: "My father-in-law rang me on Monday concerned about the vehicles outside the shop around 6.30pm.
"From there we came back and checked outside and there was a police car, van and two officers.
"One of them said there had been a 'rum do' next door.
"On Tuesday the police were still there – we have not seen the neighbours.
"They keep themselves to themselves really.
"You think it is nice and quiet around here. You do not expect any trouble.
"You just do not think these things will happen near where you work."
A spokesman for Lancashire Police confirmed two people had been assaulted and some money stolen.
Anyone with information about the incident should contact Lancashire Police on 101.
Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org


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Small businesses are the lifeblood of the global economy – they make up 99% of enterprises in Europe. They account for around two-thirds of total employment, ranging from 53% in the UK to 86% in Greece and contribute over half of the GVA in the EU.
But outside of the glamour of statistics, small businesses provide us with a plethora of goods and services to keep our lifestyles and businesses going the way we need them to, they boost neighbourhood economies and they provide local knowledge.
As regional distributors we understand the needs of our local SME VARs and resellers and most vitally we understand the needs of the local end customer. We know that some cloud technology won't work in specific local areas because of connectivity issues and we understand that some regions are more prone to natural disasters making data back-up and recovery a priority. Understanding the local economic landscape means we can take into account factors such as regeneration or public sector projects that might require up-front financial support.
The differences between the countries and regions of Europe go way beyond just language. Regional legislation for example, particularly relevant when it comes to data privacy laws, means we can offer a service to VARs that includes knowledge of where regulatory duties need to be obeyed. We know that this kind of local knowledge and understanding is essential when it comes to being a true partner – both for us to our VARs and for our VARs to their customers.
With fewer layers of management and bureaucracy, regional distribution is capable of making decisions faster and with more precision. We are able to provide urgent answers when a deal needs financing or when a tender is due. We can provide localised technical support, quickly and easily without multiple calls or call transfers.
It is this localised knowledge that is so vital when it comes to distribution in Europe, and why the Technology Channels Alliance is an essential institution for us all to be a part of and support.
By coming together under a united regional organisation we can ensure the power we have as a group of regional players is strong enough to create influence. It provides all of us with a platform for speaking to vendor partners and ensures the thoughts and opinions of our local partners can be taken to vendor headquarters.
It is only by having an organisation such as the TCA that local and regional distributors can get their voices heard above the cacophony of the global players. Those who are biggest will naturally claim a larger share of the vendor ear. However, the unification of regional and local distributors under the TCA will ensure we are not just heard, but are listened to.
Alessandro Cattani
CEO, Esprinet