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A very warm welcome to all visitors to our website!
We hope it helps you to get a flavour of our lovely school and of our hopes and aspirations for all of our children, as well as a sense of the pride we take in our rich and vibrant school community. Please also scroll down the page to see how highly our parents value the work we do as a school.
We are an infant and nursery school in Leicester's West End, tucked away in the heart of the city. Our children and families enrich our school with a broad range of languages and cultures, and we place a very strong emphasis on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment which is welcoming to everyone. We offer nursery provision in our Daisy and Sunflower classes, in addition to the 190 places in our Reception, Key Stage 1 and DSP classes.
We are absolutely committed to being a fully inclusive school where equality of opportunity is a reality for all and where every child really enjoys their learning. We pay close attention to the different groups within our school to ensure that all - regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity or background - are given every opportunity to contribute, learn and achieve to the highest standards. Families work very closely with us to support their children's learning. We provide adult learning opportunities and support for families during times of need.
We believe that values such as kindness, respect, love and honesty are very important and we work hard to ensure the members of our richly diverse and multicultural community live together in harmony.
We offer a learning culture of high expectations and quality teaching that encourages a growth mindset and a belief that we can all succeed. We don't give up - we can do it!
If you'd like to read more about our Curriculum Vision, you can find it HERE.
We have amazing staff and governors, fantastic children and very supportive parents. Thanks go to everyone for their valued input in making the school such a wonderful place to be. We were very pleased with our most recent Ofsted report (June 2017). The full report can be seen by clicking on the Ofsted link on the navigation bar above.
If you would like to visit and see us during the school day, we would be delighted to show you around and answer any questions you may have. In these very different times, we are also exploring different ways to let parents and visitors know more about our school. Please don't hesitate to contact the school office to make an appointment.
We very much look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Ms Harrison (Headteacher)
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Designated Senior Mental Health Lead
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Parent Questionnaires
Please do look through the overwhelmingly and consistently positive responses we get from our parents every year (below).
At this year's October 2023 parents' meetings, we had 145 questionnaires returned and were delighted to see a 100% positive response - agree or strongly agree - to the question about whether your children are happy at our school.
*Just two parents weren't sure, because their children are pre-verbal.
The positive trend carried through the questionnaires and continued the happy messages of the last three questionnaires
Previous years' responses
In October 2022, we had 113 families completing the questionnaire at our October parents evening meetings.
We were proud and delighted that every question was answered positively, with parents agreeing or strongly agreeing with each statement.
The home-school team is really important to us!
We've just collected parent questionnaire responses following our Spring 2022 Parents' Meetings.
Our October 2019 parents' evening questionnaires (before the pandemic) were amazing!


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Siacoin hasn't been very active price-wise as of late. The month of August was opened with the price of $0.009210/120 satoshi before we saw a drop which bottomed out on the 14th, when SC reached $0.004242/71 satoshi. Siacoin then managed to recover to $0.006539/99 satoshi before slightly consolidating and hovering just below 90 satoshi. A small early September run saw the currency break above 100 sats once again but in a typical "Bart" move the satoshi value dropped off into mid 85's around the 5th.
Currently you can purchase one SC for the price of $0.005175 USD (-4.84% drop in the last 24 hours)/82 satoshi (-1.79% drop in the last 24 hours). Daily trade volume is pretty low, sitting at 522.75 BTC. With a market cap of $190,936,816, Siacoin is currently the 41st most valuable cryptocurrency on the market.
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"The price is now going down a descending channel
We have a support area at 84 Satoshi
In the case of a high price and the breach of the descending channel will head to the last summit 144 Satoshi
The other possibility is to continue the downside as we await the price at 87 Satoshi"
Check out his follow-up analysis here to see his latest inputs on the Siacoin technicals.
Siacoin as per usual released a weekly update, confirming 4 issues were closed, 6 new issues were created and 14 pieces of code were merged into the core codebase. The codebase itself was recently updated to Sia v1.3.4 version which brings correct renter allowance reporting, the ability to cancel individual contracts, updates to the UI, support for streaming multiple files at the same time and more bug fixes and improvements. This software can be downloaded from https://sia.tech/get-started.
A tool called Decentralizer which helps decentralize Sia contracts among hosts, thus helping you avoid becoming a victim of a Sybil attack, was developed by a Reddit user aerrejon.
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Decentralizer is free and open source. Binaries for Windows, MacOS and Linux can be downloaded here. You can read more about this useful tool in this Reddit thread.
In other news, the much maligned Obelisk miner finally entered the shipping stage. Batch 1 of the miners has seen over ¼ of its units shipped so far, with Obelisk releasing a community update blaming a switch to a "glue-based process used to attach heatsinks" for the delays. At the current shipping pace of 200 units per day (expected to rise to 350), all Batch 1 customers should expect to receive their orders by the end of the month. Customers who ordered units in Batches 2-5 will be receiving different units, which the team calls the SC1 and DCR1 slim. Having some minor design improvements over Batch 1, Batch 2 should begin shipping in late September.
?Decentralized storages compared: Siacoin vs Storj vs Filecoin
The contentious fork that was suggested in the aftermath of the Obelisk issues was also discussed recently. As of right now, the Sia and Obelisk teams are both in favor of forking, and the Sia core devs are working on a detailed proposal. Redditor masterD3v pointed out what apparently the majority of community that doesn't own Obelisk miners feels like:
"Only someone staring at an Obelisk paperweight would think that forking away from 100% of your current hashrate security, in order to create a centralized mining-monopoly (scam) via Obelisk, funneling money to David Vorick, would be a good idea.
If you want to fork to give buyers their money back, why even require them to mine? Just hard code their addresses in the blockchain and give it as a reward. Why even sell miners? Just take pre-orders for coins and send the coins directly.
The fork is a ticking timebomb. If it goes off, KABOOM, bye bye legitimacy. Bye decentralization. Bye fundamentals. Bye Sia being worth anything.
I've said this before: it's literally the worst idea I've ever heard of in the cryptospace. It's almost like nobody here even understands what decentralized means. Hint: it's the opposite of changing anything you want to solve a potential legal dispute between a hardware manufacturer and their customers."
Danman53 seems to disagree with previous user's claims that most of the community feels this way:
"If you haven't actually talked to them (the rest of the community) to find out what this hypothetical sample thinks, then you can't assume that they would all be anti fork and use this hypothetical group to support your case.
If they don't care enough to get on reddit and/or Discord to track the development of the project and voice their opinions my logical conclusion is that they don't really care about Sia as a project, just their miner profits. In other words they are not really part of the Sia community."
Overall the fork remains a contentious issue and a resolution will probably leave many people unsatisfied. You can track the latest discussion on this topic here or in the team's official social media channels.
Not much more has been happening with Siacoin lately. In the near future community can expect to see Sia Ledger Nano S app being finally released (currently in beta) and an overhaul of major sections of the support center. These updates probably won't bother the community as much as the resolution of the situation with Obelisk miners and the final decision on the suggested fork. It remains to be seen if Siacoin has enough strength to come out of dealing with these challenges relatively unharmed.


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Brent Sopel said the Chicago Gay Pride Parade was "awesome, amazing."
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Fair Market Value and CII: For assets sold after April 1, 2017, the cost inflation index numbers available from the financial year 2001-2002 must be used to measure the long-term capital gain on the selling of land. Many people who have bought or inherited property before 2001 wonder how to calculate the indexed cost of acquisition. The adjustment in the CII base year from 1981 to 2001 would have a significant impact on the property's final capital gains number. If the property was purchased before April 1, 2001, the original owner must determine the property's fair market value as of April 1, 2001, before selling it.
This article discusses what Fair Market Value is, how to calculate it, why the base year was adjusted from 1981 to 2001, and how it affects tax savings on assets acquired before 2001. It then goes on to discuss Registered Valuers and how they calculate FMV.
Fair Market Value
From the financial year 2016 to 2018, the changes in the measurement of long-term capital gains for the property are as follows:
- The holding period to apply for long-term gains has been shortened from three to two years.
- From 1981 to 2001, the base year for calculating indexed cost has been updated.
For properties purchased before April 1, 2001, the most recent cost inflation figures began on April 1, 2001, one must first determine the property's Fair Market Value (FMV) as of April 1, 2001.
FMV responds to the question, "How much will a property purchased in 1997 be worth on April 1, 2001?" If the assessing officer (AO) has a different opinion or uncertainty about the stated value, calculating the capital gain based on any arbitrary FMV can get an assessee in trouble.
When you want to buy a property or need it for Sale and Purchase, Refinancing, Legal purposes, Loan intent, Stamp duty collection, Portfolio Management, Family Law/Matrimonial, or Market Valuation, you'll need Fair Market Value or FMV. FMV aids in determining the reasonable purchase price. It protects you from overcharging. You get actual value for your money. Consider a different scenario if you're looking for a home loan. You will be unable to obtain a loan from a bank if the property is not accurately priced.
According to the 2009 Income Tax Guidelines for Immovable Assets
Market value is the amount that a willing buyer will pay a willing seller for a property, taking into account all of the property's current conditions, as well as all of its existing advantages and future possibilities when set out most advantageously.
According to the valuation officer, fair market value is the approximate price that any asset will fetch if sold in the open market on the valuation date.
The terms "Market Value" and "Fair Market Value" are interchangeable, with the exception that "Fair" adds a hypothetical market feature. The phrase "if sold" does not refer to actual sales or market conditions. The term "open market" does not refer to a strictly hypothetical market that is not subject to legal restrictions. The fair market value does not include sentimental value, brokerage, stamp duty, commission, and other costs that may impact the selling transaction.
What is Fair Market Value, and How to Calculate it?
According to the Income-tax Act of 1961, the FMV of a property is the greater of the cost of purchase or the price that the property would typically sell for if sold on the open market. There is no set formula for calculating a property's FMV. The strategies for calculating FMV are outlined below. Keep in mind that Fair Market Value must be genuinely fair!
- Find out the average selling price of similar properties that sold in the same neighborhood in 2001.
- It's a very rudimentary form of estimation. It may or may not provide you with accurate data. Given that real estate is heterogeneous.
- market in which properties can differ significantly even within the same neighborhood, determining the FMV of a specific apartment or house, particularly for a date many years ago, is difficult.
- Take a look at the circle rates and the Guidance Value. The minimum cost of property prescribed for a specific region is referred to as "circle prices." The state government or the local development authority set the circle prices. It becomes a benchmark for calculating stamp duty and registration fees. The authorities adjust the rates regularly to keep up with changing circumstances.
- The circle rate usually is less than the current market value.
- In Bihar, the definition of circle rates was introduced in 1999. It was adopted in other cities, such as Delhi, in 2007.
- Real estate indices, such as the National Housing Bank's (NHB's) Residex, and two Reserve Bank of India (RBI) indices—Housing Price Index (HPI) and Residential Property Price Index (RPPI), can also be considered. These indices provide insight into current price patterns in different cities. The indices are updated quarterly using transaction data from the revenue department. However, the usefulness of these indices is minimal.
- Use the services of a licenced appraiser. It is highly recommended.
- Valuers that have been licenced by the government follow a standard procedure and provide a comprehensive report.
- They measure the property's actual value in exchange for a small charge. They usually consider things like the property's dimensions, whether it's freehold or leasehold, restrictive covenants (if any), and whether it's insured or not.
- The income tax department will consider the value reported in the valuation report from a registered valuer in the event of an inquiry.
What was the Reasoning Bhind Changing the Base year from 1981 to 2001?
The previous year used as a baseline was 1981.
- The determination of this fair value has been difficult because it is based on a timeline that spans more than three decades.
- As opposed to the CII or inflation, property prices increased faster between 1981 and 2001.
The owners of properties acquired before 2001 would benefit from substantial tax savings, which are summarised below.
Example of Long-Term Capital Gains Calculation for Property Purchased Before 2001
Let's say you purchased a house for 1 lakh in 1975 and sold it for 1.5 crores in 2017. Fair Market would be about 2.31 lakhs in 1981, and its indexed cost would be 26,02,193; in 2001, it would be 37.85 lakhs, and its indexed cost would be 99,97,389. Moving the base year from 1981 to 2001 saves more than 15 lakhs in capital gains revenue.
Description | 1981 | 2001 |
Fair Market Value | 2,31,306 | 37,85,678 |
Acquisition's Indexed Cost | 26,02,193 | 99,97,389 |
Selling price | 1,50,00,000 | 1,50,00,000 |
Long Term Capital Gains in INR | 1,23,97,807 | 50,02,611 |
Long Term Capital Gain Tax (20.6%) | 25,53,948 | 10,30,538 |
Determine FMV or Property's Fair Market Value using Registered Valuer
It is advisable to have the property appraised by a licenced appraiser. The income tax department will not accept any assumptions to determine worth. In the event of a query, the department will take the value reported in the valuation report from a registered valuer into account. A valuer usually spends 3 to 4 days preparing a valuation report.
Valuers that have been licenced by the government follow a standard procedure and provide a comprehensive report. A valuer considers the area and dimensions of the property, whether it is freehold or leasehold, whether there is any restrictive covenant about the use of the property, protection of the land and property, and whether the land falls under any government development plan when determining the FMV of a property.
To act as a recognised valuer of the income tax department, a valuer must be registered under section 34AB of the Wealth Tax Act, 1957. The department issues each valuer with a licence to work as a valuer. The Act also specifies the fees that a valuer can charge, determined by the asset's value. For example,
- a fee of 0.50 percent of the asset value will be charged for the first Rs5 lakh.
- It will be 0.20 percent for the next Rs10 lakh
- 0.10 percent for the next Rs40 lakh,
- 0.05 percent further.
If the Income Tax Assessing Officer (AO) has any questions about the study, the valuer must respond, and if necessary, the valuer can also visit the AO for clarification.
The valuation report and all other records related to capital gains should be held for at least eight years after the applicable assessment year.
Finding Registered Valuers
Typically, it's by word of mouth or a Google search. Many firms, such as governmentapprovedvaluers.com in Delhi and ZippServ in Bangalore and Pune, provide this service.
Below is an excerpt from a sample report of a property valuation. This is an excerpt from a ZippServ sample article.


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Welcome to Meadow Cottage. This wonderful cottage with plenty of character is located in Golant, near Fowey in Cornwall and can sleep 6 people in three bedrooms.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king size-double, 1 x ground floor double, 1 x twin. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower, WC and basin. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and electric log effect fire. Oil central heating with electric log effect fire. Electric oven and electric hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed lawned garden with furniture. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 10 mins walk. Note: No stag/hen or similar.
Meadow cottage is a wonderful, detached cottage bursting with character located in the village of Golant, near Fowey in Cornwall. There are three bedrooms set over two floors comprising 1 x king-size double, 1 x double and 1x twin, as well as a family bathroom and separate basin and WC. Sleeping six people there is also a well-equipped kitchen and a sitting room with dining area and electric log-effect fire. Outside there is an enclosed lawned garden with furniture and off road parking for 2 cars. Located in a wonderful area of England, Meadow Cottage is an ideal holiday any time of the year!


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When Joleah Lamb strapped on a scuba tank and plunged into the ocean over a decade ago, it was the first of many expeditions to examine the effects of climate change and other human-produced factors on coral.
Now, 13 years after that foray, she has contributed one of the largest amounts of data to a landmark study on how to save coral reefs in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Lamb, an assistant professor of ecology & evolutionary biology at the University of California, Irvine School of Biological Sciences, is among more than 80 marine researchers worldwide who produced the report. It has been published in Nature Ecology and Evolution.
The research encompassed over 2,500 reefs across 44 countries. Lamb provided its fourth-largest dataset, containing details on more than a million individual corals. Gathering the information required painstaking visual inspection, with Lamb and colleagues swimming underwater for as much as six hours each day. Armed with special measuring tapes, waterproof paper and pencils, they recorded information on each coral, meticulously identifying the size and health of more than 300 unique species.
Key to this study were observations of bleaching, a visible indication water is too warm. When temperatures rise, corals expel algae they normally depend on for energy. The depletion robs the corals of their color and turns them white. It also eventually starves them.
"There are efforts to use drones or satellites to collect this information, but you cannot get the high resolution needed to assess the vital complex architecture of reefs unless you are in the water," said Lamb.
The scientists involved in the report say it's not too late to save reefs if three strategies are immediately enacted in the Indo-Pacific. One is protecting from human impact those that are functioning, representing 17 percent of the reefs studied. Another is helping the 54 percent that are damaged but have the potential to recover. For 28 percent, it may be too late for rescue, which suggests some coastal societies will need to transition away from depending on them.
Lamb says Americans should be concerned about the research results. "There are a lot of reefs in our territories, such as Hawaii, American Samoa and Guam," she said. "They all face severe impacts from the loss of coral reefs, including on coastal protection, food and income from tourism. And even if you don't live close to a reef, carbon emissions contribute to climate change that harms corals worldwide."
Besides university scientists, researchers with the Wildlife Conservation Society, other non-profit organizations and governmental agencies participated in the study. The massive project demonstrates the need for collaboration in combatting environmental threats, she said.
"As scientists, we can tend to work in small domains and become microscopic in what we examine," she added. "We can't be that way anymore. We must work together on large global solutions that protect our world."
Journal Reference: Emily S. Darling, Tim R. McClanahan, Joseph Maina, Georgina G. Gurney, Nicholas A. J. Graham, Fraser Januchowski-Hartley, Joshua E. Cinner, Camilo Mora, Christina C. Hicks, Eva Maire, Marji Puotinen, William J. Skirving, Mehdi Adjeroud, Gabby Ahmadia, Rohan Arthur, Andrew G. Bauman, Maria Beger, Michael L. Berumen, Lionel Bigot, Jessica Bouwmeester, Ambroise Brenier, Tom C. L. Bridge, Eric Brown, Stuart J. Campbell, Sara Cannon, Bruce Cauvin, Chaolun Allen Chen, Joachim Claudet, Vianney Denis, Simon Donner, Estradivari, Nur Fadli, David A. Feary, Douglas Fenner, Helen Fox, Erik C. Franklin, Alan Friedlander, James Gilmour, Claire Goiran, James Guest, Jean-Paul A. Hobbs, Andrew S. Hoey, Peter Houk, Steven Johnson, Stacy D. Jupiter, Mohsen Kayal, Chao-yang Kuo, Joleah Lamb, Michelle A. C. Lee, Jeffrey Low, Nyawira Muthiga, Efin Muttaqin, Yashika Nand, Kirsty L. Nash, Osamu Nedlic, John M. Pandolfi, Shinta Pardede, Vardhan Patankar, Lucie Penin, Lauriane Ribas-Deulofeu, Zoe Richards, T. Edward Roberts, Ku'ulei S. Rodgers, Che Din Mohd Safuan, Enric Sala, George Shedrawi, Tsai Min Sin, Patrick Smallhorn-West, Jennifer E. Smith, Brigitte Sommer, Peter D. Steinberg, Makamas Sutthacheep, Chun Hong James Tan, Gareth J. Williams, Shaun Wilson, Thamasak Yeemin, John F. Bruno, Marie-Josée Fortin, Martin Krkosek, David Mouillot. Social–environmental drivers inform strategic management of coral reefs in the Anthropocene. Nature Ecology & Evolution, 2019; DOI: 10.1038/s41559-019-0953-8
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Affiliate Program
Welcome to our Affiliate Program
Thank you for partnering with Grey Hall Design! We look forward to shared success together.
About Grey Hall Design
At Grey Hall Design, we sisters initially set out to make the classic silk scarf current, and we are now in the midst of expanding our fashion, home, baby, and paper offering. Our watercolor storytelling on silk and paper is inspired by travel, nature, garden, and imagination. Grey is the talented watercolorist behind the brand, while Page is the Product Development visionary.
Grey has been tapped for design and collaboration in various capacities with India Hicks, Banniere, J. McLaughlin, Gramercy Atelier, Sea Island, and Smockingbird Kids... to name a few.
We are especially proud of our silk twill scarves! The "hand" is on par with the luxury fashion houses' silk twill, and the edges are hand-rolled, but our scarves are 38" x 38". Those extra two inches make all the difference when the standard size at other labels is 36" square.
Explore everything we have to offer, from our silk scarves, pocket squares and pillows to cocktail napkins, art prints, and a few more surprises.
Program Perks
- Free to join!
- Competitive commissions
- Access to our full product catalog
How To Join
Apply now at Share-a-Sale. Promote Grey Hall Design on your channels by placing our ads, banners and links on your website.


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Check out the psychedelic new video for 120 Days' "Dahle Disco", co-produced with fellow Norwegian DJ/electronic artist Lindstrøm. The video was made by Joakim Faxvaag, the band's live visual designer who's been traveling with them around the world several times over for the last three years. The band's new album "II" will be released on March 5th via Splendour.
mp3: 120 Days: "Dahle Disco"


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Leon County Government is seeking a qualified social media and public information intern for the 2023 summer semester.
About Leon County Community and Media Relations
Leon County's Community and Media Relations (CMR) department proactively facilitates the accurate, effective, timely and consistent flow of public information to internal and external parties of interest, provides community outreach, and serves as the County's liaison with its media partners.
CMR internships offer university students interested and skilled in digital media, communications, public affairs/relations, media and/or journalism, and government and media affairs opportunities to work alongside the County's public information specialists.
As our social media and public information intern, you will:
- Collaborate with the Community & Media Relations team and other Leon County staff to develop and manage multimedia content and campaigns across social media platforms.
- Assist in the organization, documentation, and promotion on social media of press conferences and other public events, programs, and/or activities to promote County activities.
- Use analytics to evaluate the needs and behaviors of citizens.
- Research new approaches to digital outreach.
- Innovate and experiment with new approaches to broaden our reach and extend our message.
- Write and edit written material for distribution using a variety of media, including news releases and advisories, marketing collateral, award submissions, promotional materials, and more.
- Develop knowledge of the principles and techniques of public relations, public information, mass communications, news reporting, editing, advertising, and marketing.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Work is performed mainly indoors. Desk work, standing, walking, concentration, and computer work are some of the physical and mental demands of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong writing skills including AP Style and a command of grammar usage and vocabulary. Excellent organizational skills and attention to accuracy and detail. Creativity with a passion for public service. Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program during the internship.
Qualified candidates must have a strong interest in, or are seeking a degree in, digital media, communications, public affairs/relations, media and/or journalism. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure are a must. Meticulous attention to detail in writing and editing is also necessary.
Additional Information
This is an unpaid, in-person internship, requiring a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week. Students may earn academic credit while working in our office.
Community & Media Relations is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some evening and weekend event work may be required. The internship begins in May and ends on Friday, August 11, 2023.
How to Apply
Submit the following items to email@example.com with the subject "2023 Summer Internship" by the application deadline.
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter explaining why you're interested in this internship.
- Academic writing sample, maximum 5 pages.
The deadline to apply for the 2023 summer semester internship is Friday, April 21, 2023.


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Metro police changes cost to obtain body-worn camera footage
Las Vegas police are no longer charging the public a flat rate of $320 per hour of video to release copies of body-camera footage.
The Metropolitan Police Department announced Friday that it will now charge $80 for each hour of work it takes officers to research, redact and prepare footage requested by the public. The move comes after open-government advocates criticized the department's fees as creating a major barrier to accessing public records.
The previous $320 rate was based on the assumption that preparing one hour of video would always take four hours of work. Now, Metro will provide requesters with an individualized cost estimated based on the requested video, according to a department press release.
The department will also continue its practice of sometimes waiving fees for videos of events that draw widespread interest.
Even with the change, Metro charges more for body-worn camera video than other police departments in the Las Vegas Valley.
North Las Vegas police stopped billing for their footage in 2021. Henderson doesn't charge for the first 10 hours of work its employees spend preparing video for release, and the city charges no more than $35 for each additional hour of work.
Contact Mark Credico at email@example.com. Follow him on Instagram @writermark2.


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Not all policies are created equal.
Some, like encryption and public access, are obviously more critical than others like backup retention and tagging.
To help categorize and distinguish the varying degrees of criticality, the Bridgecrew platform has always included severity metadata on policies. Checkov has never included this metadata—until now!
Now, when you run the latest version of Checkov with a Bridgecrew API token (that can be obtained by signing up for a free account) or Prisma API key, the scan results will now include a severity in the output for any check that exists in the Bridgecrew platform:
The possible values are LOW
, and CRITICAL
Having severities in Checkov not only helps you to better understand and prioritize misconfigurations but can also be used to make your configuration more concise.
As your Checkov usage matures, flags are crucial to specify which policies to skip and whether violations of specific policies should result in hard or soft fails in your CI/CD pipelines. But that list of flags can get long and unruly fast. Including severities as filters in your --check
and --skip-check
flags or your --hard-fail-on
and --soft-fail-on
flags gives you an option to start with more general filtered policy lists that you can then whittle down as described in the video and blog below.
Check and skip check
Previously, you had the option to specify a list of checks to run or skip using check IDs (e.g., CKV_AWS_123
) or a wildcard ( CKV_AWS_*
). Now, you can combine these options with a severity to control which checks are included without having to type out long lists of IDs.
The Checkov docs cover this in more detail, but here are some examples.
When you include a severity with the --check
flag, Checkov will include all checks with a severity equal to or higher than the value you specify. So to include all HIGH
and CRITICAL
checks in your Checkov run:
checkov --check HIGH --bc-api-key API_KEY ...
When you include a severity with --skip-check
, Checkov will skip all checks with a severity equal to or lower than the value you specify. So, to skip all LOW and MEDIUM severity checks:
checkov --skip-check MEDIUM --bc-api-key API_KEY ...
You can also combine severities and IDs. For example, to run all HIGH
and CRITICAL
checks, and also check CKV_AWS_123
which we can pretend is a LOW
severity policy:
checkov --check HIGH,CKV_AWS_123 --bc-api-key API_KEY ...
You can also use the --check
and --skip-check
flags together to carve out other precise check lists. When you combine these flags, Checkov will first apply the --check
flag, and then exclude any checks that match the --skip-check
flag. For example, you can include all HIGH
checks, but not CKV_AWS_789
which we will pretend is a HIGH
severity policy:
checkov --check HIGH --skip-check CKV_AWS_789 --bc-api-key API_KEY ...
Note that because of this add-then-subtract logic, which we chose in order to keep the behavior simple to explain, you should always specify the checks you want to run first, then exclude the ones that you want to skip. So, for example, if you want to skip all LOW and MEDIUM, but run CKV_AWS_123 (a LOW severity), it may be tempting to use this command:
checkov --skip-check MEDIUM --check CKV_AWS_123 --bc-api-key API_KEY ...
However, this will result in no checks being run, because first Checkov will take only CKV_AWS_123, then subtract all LOW / MEDIUM checks, resulting in an empty list. However, you can simply invert the logic to get what you want (this is the same example as above):
checkov --check HIGH,CKV_AWS_123 --bc-api-key API_KEY ...
Hard fail and soft fail
We previously added --hard-fail-on
and --soft-fail-on
flags to allow you to specify check IDs that should cause the job to fail or not fail. A hard fail is when the Checkov run exits with an error code, which you can use to do things like block CI/CD pipelines. A soft fail is when a Checkov scan does find errors, but the exit code is not an error code, allowing for report-only mode.
If you use the --soft-fail-on
flag, then the run will not return an error code if all failed checks are within the --soft-fail-on
list. Alternatively, with the --hard-fail-on
flag, the job will return an exit code if any failed check is in the list.
We have now extended these arguments to accept severities. If you include a severity with the --soft-fail-on
flag, then the run will soft fail if all failed checks are equal to or lower than the specified severity. If you include a severity with the --hard-fail-on
flag, then the run will hard fail if any failed check result is equal to or higher than the specified severity.
Because of the inverse "all" logic for soft failures and "any" logic for hard failures, the behavior here can get a little complicated if you combine these flags together along with both IDs and severities.
The basic logic to determine the result of a run with multiple flags is as follows:
- If the failed check matches a check ID (or wildcard) in the hard-fail list, then the result for this check is a hard failure.
- If the failed check matches a check ID (or wildcard) in the soft-fail list, then the result for this check is a soft failure.
- If the failed check's severity is equal to or higher than the severity in the hard-fail list, then the result for this check is a hard failure.
- If the failed check's severity is equal to or lower than the severity in the soft-fail list, then the result for this check is a soft failure.
- If the failed check does not match a check ID, wildcard, or severity in either list, then the result for this check is the value of the
If any check results in a hard failure, then the result of the run is a hard failure. If all checks result in a soft failure, then the result is a soft failure. You can find the docs for this logic here.
Here are some examples of how these options work on their own and together.
Assume we have a simple run that, with no customization, would have the following two failed checks:
The table below describes the exit code of the run for different combinations of --soft-fail
, --hard-fail-on
, and --soft-fail-on
Here is a real-world example where I soft fail on HIGH
severity and lower, and then also list out the CRITICAL
severity policies that also fail (including some custom policies from the Bridgecrew platform), in order to achieve a soft-fail result at the end:
What's next?
Now that Checkov can pull more policy metadata from the Bridgecrew platform and apply severity logic, we are very excited about what we can implement next. Here are some of the things you can expect to see soon:
- Displaying additional metadata in Checkov, like benchmarks and categories that match the platform.
- Applying your code repository configuration settings in Checkov in order to easily apply consistent configurations across your Checkov scans and scans against your pull requests.
- Displaying Prisma Cloud policy metadata if you are running Checkov with Code Cloud Security.
Give it a shot and if you like this or other features, give us a star on GitHub.


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What gear do you usually bring along on backcountry adventures? We just
discussed how recreationists, experienced or inexperienced, are moving more into the backcountry to avoid over-crowded trails or to avoid the 'day pass' system.
Back in the dawn of time, Alex wrote a review for the Spot Gen 2 Satellite Device (two generations ago!) in a previous Cloudburst article. In this article, he will compare his experiences using the Spot 2 versus Spot 4 as a navigation and communication tool.
Is Spot 2 Spot On or Spotty?
The Spot 2 Satellite Device has been a reliable check-in and tracking emergency device for many backcountry users. You can call home or call for help via sending messages of your GPS location, even in places with no-cell service.
Over the last seven or eight years, Alex has used Spot 2 for messaging and for mapping trails to repair or reroute trails that are no longer used. As others may have found, the Spot 2 messenger takes a little while to locate your GPS position and send a message. Of course, there are situations, like heavy forest canopies or deep gullies, where the device cannot get a clear view of
satellites to communicate – like any GPS device. However, this 'spotty' reception can be overcome since the usual workaround is to find a clearing and then have a snack while Spot 2 takes its sweet time to connect with satellites.
At the same time, it's slow-connecting capabilities provides another benefit – the device can retain a lot more power and battery life; the Spot 2 only uses one-quarter the transmitting power of most GPS units, particularly if you keep it turned off most of the trip. Alex has only replaced the batteries (three lithium AA batteries) in the Spot 2 device regularly as part of his trip preparation of routine, since the voltage shows up as quite adequate – or unchanged – even after several years of sporadic use. On the other hand, if it is used as a tracking device, the battery life lasts only a month or two, so check out other alternate options if using this device to plot a route in heavy forest cover.
Spot 2 does perform well as an emergency beacon though; it has proven its worth in many cases. One notable example includes a BC Parks ranger who broke his ankle on the first day of an off-duty ski trip. The ranger was able to use the Spot 2 to beacon an SOS, and he was extracted before he had to spend the night out in the open. However, because the Spot 2 is a one-way messaging device, his partner skied back to their truck to report the incident by cellphone from the highway, just in case the message had not been received, but she found the local Search and Rescue team arrived at the trailhead already and started unloading their gear.
Is the Spot 4 worth an upgrade?
The redesigned Spot 4 Satellite Device offers new features, such as enhanced mapping and a weather-proof, waterproof cover. It also uses 4 AAA rechargeable or 4 AA Lithum batteries instead (one more than the Spot 2 device) and comes in a black case with orange trim with a black strap on a stylish, locking carabiner, instead of the Spot 2's bright orange design with black trim. (Other hikers have noted that the newer device is easy to leave behind though, or, even worse, backtracking to a previous location). The Velcro closure on the black strap also isn't completely reliable in snowy conditions.
Interestingly, Alex immediately replaced the black strap with a red dog collar (pictured) for visibility. He also recommends attaching the Spot 4 securely to a backpack using the metal D-ring or fastening it inside the backpack on the key clip.
The Spot 4 is still inexpensive at $150, and it can be tracked down for less.
You can upgrade your subscription to include enhanced mapping features, such as getting notifications if you enter out-of-bounds areas.
The subscription costs are just under $200 annually, if you add the $25 GEOS Rescue Insurance option. Some people may find this cost appalling, but the costs have remained relatively steady for the last decade at $18/month and are significantly less in comparison to alternate gear or transportation costs.
It's a minimal expense for saving your life, if you hike or ski in the backcountry on a fairly regular basis. If you are shopping for a GPS device, there are more expensive devices available that include two-way messaging, but the Spot 4 is a reliable, waterproof, inexpensive basic device, even if it's
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If you aren't into motorsport, that doesn't mean you have to miss the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. The event, which takes places from 3-5 March, is going to be filled with a star-studded entertainment line-up that would make a great concert, sans the added excitement of a spectacular race.
The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) announced Grammy-nominated star Craig David will perform at the F1 in Sakhir. He will perform his famous TS5 DJ set on Saturday night.
The platinum-selling musician has worked with stars including Sting, Bastille, Muni Long, KSI and Justin Bieber.
He has performed his infamous TS5 set around the world, including at the world-famous Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury.
He isn't the only star to perform at the F1. Fans will also be treated to a performance by DJ Snake, who will headline a concert on Friday night. The multi-platinum selling DJ and producer has worked with global pop acts including Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Cardi B.
Of course, the entertainment isn't limited. Everyone with F1 tickets will have free entrance to the concerts.
But wait, there's more!
Entertainment deluxe
The F1 in Bahrain is legendary for its large variety of entertainment available over the weekend. Classical ballerinas on stilts is just one highlight. These ballerinas wear colourful dresses and do pirouettes and complicated choreography while on stilts.
The prima band turn streets into a stage with juggling, acrobatics and dances. From folk to jazz and even pop, the audience is part of the show.
Parkel Drums is a young group that has gained global recognition in the world of percussion performances. The batucada style is immersive and again, fans at the show will be no doubt be engaged in the show.
Circo di Strada is an immersive variety of theatrical performances which include artists on silts, juggling, unicycling and walking globe.
Roving theatre shows including Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, Beauty & the Beast and Wizards of Oz.
It's a family affair and the F1 has catered for everyone. Whether you'll be dancing to Craig David, DJ Snake or catching a theatre show, the F1 is one of Bahrain's best social events.
The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is also celebrating the F1 weekend with two parties. On March 2 there will be a F1 Pit Stop party at the beach deck. The deck will have DJ Mysterioo Arif & Cellist Anna, DJ Katrin & Saxophonist Elton, DJ Kristina V and violinist Lana at the event. The party starts at 8pm and ends at 2am. Early bird tickets (first 100 tickets) BHD 18 net per person. Normal tickets are BHD 28 per person (Ticket includes one welcome drink; additional food and beverages are priced as per consumption).
There will also be a Wolfgang Puck Lawn Party. Chef Puck and executive chef Brian Becher will fire up the grill i a Japanese-inspired theme, inviting guests to indulge in mouthwatering grills like Wagyu Beef, Lobster and Japanese Cuisine specialties such as tempura, onigiri, and the famous Japanese Bluefin Tuna Sushi.
This event is on March 4 and starts at 8pm. The price is BHD 74 net per person (exclusive of beverages)
For both parties, call: (973) 1711 5044


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Wkly Futures Market Summary Feb 5.24
- February 5, 2024
- ADMIS Research Team
- Follow us on Twitter @TradeADMIS
With treasury bonds recently forging an aggressive six points rally, the hard setback today in the wake of much better-than-expected nonfarm payrolls was fully justified. In our opinion, a nonfarm payroll result outside of the range of estimates can impact prices significantly for 2 consecutive sessions and that could extend volatility into this week's trade. Adding into the corrective track in bonds is the uptick in average hourly earnings and higher University of Michigan five-year consumer inflation expectations readings for January. Obviously, the much stronger-than-expected US payroll report from Friday justifies the two-day decline of nearly 3 points in bonds as major surprise jobs reports can take several sessions to adequately factor into prices.
Instead of being saved by the bell, dollar bulls last Friday were saved by a surprisingly strong US nonfarm payroll report. However, while the dollar has forged an upside breakout to the highest levels since early December, the currency markets have been unable to sustain breakouts for almost 3 weeks. On the other hand, the size of the gain in US nonfarm payroll should clearly distinguish the US as a stronger economy than China, Europe, and the UK. The higher high at the start of this week in the dollar following the higher high on Friday signals the trade has shifted its focus from fears of a March rate cut to ideas the US economy looks to avoid recession.
As the dollar goes, the euro goes in the opposite direction. The euro could see some minimal cushion from recent signs of residual inflation and from favorable French, Italian and German services PMI readings and also see find support from favorable composite PMI readings from France, but those readings were countervailed by disappointing German composite PMI readings and very disappointing German import and export figures for December.
While the equity markets fell back following a much stronger than anticipated US nonfarm payroll data last Friday (which prompted a surge in treasury yields), prices recovered and posted new highs before midsession in a sign that the bull market remains in place. However, the subject of overvaluation, particularly in big tech could soon become a problem for the markets. Global equity markets at the start of this week were mixed with the Shanghai stock exchange composite trading down 1% and extending last week's significant losses.
In retrospect, the S&P last week seemed to anticipate a positive US jobs result but has partially succumbed Monday morning to the disappointment over a virtual elimination of a March rate cut. While the Dow continues to get mixed classic fundamental signals from interest rates and exchange rates, large cap stocks remain locked in the impressive recovery rally which began at the middle of last month. Despite the NASDAQ showing relatively more volatility than other sectors of the market, seeing Meta Platforms (Facebook) gain $196 billion in equity on Friday (apparently from very positive views toward the Vision Pro virtual reality glasses) and seeing Amazon.com shares jump 7% on Friday (from AI prospects) gives the bull camp significant fundamental momentum.
Not surprisingly, the gold market started off under noted pressure this week with a six day low largely because of the upside breakout in the dollar to the highest level since mid-November and from a slight increase in US treasury yields following a hawkish speech from the US Fed chairman Sunday night. With the gold market adding to the January recovery rally last week before failing and reversing the market was giving off technical signs of an intermediate top last week. Unfortunately for the bull camp, outside market impacts of the dollar and treasuries shifted patently bearishly after the much stronger than expected US nonfarm payroll reading. While we thought the silver market was tracking physical demand fundamentals last week, the much better-than-expected US jobs report and ongoing gains in equities has not cushioned the market, thereby leaving the potential for a retest of $22.00 in place.
With the Shanghai stock exchange composite closing 1% lower (a 52-week low) and continuing its recent plunge, concerns of softening Chinese copper demand are front and center and on the back of the copper market early this week. Even though the copper market managed to rally in the first three days of last week's trade and managed that in the face of persistent expansion of fear toward the Chinese economy (and concerns for Chinese copper consumption), the market reversed and closed very poor on the charts suggesting a trade back below $3.80 is in the offing. Adding into the negative Chinese copper demand theme is the largest weekly increase in Shanghai copper stocks last week since February 2023 which left the total inventories at the highest level since July 2023.
With strength in the dollar, ongoing significant declines in the Shanghai Stock Exchange index, news of a decline in Spanish 2023 crude oil imports and perhaps most importantly, a lack of positive price action from intense US and UK attacks in the Middle East, the bias in energy prices remains down. Furthermore, crude oil in floating storage increased 8.3% last week and buyers are beginning to avoid the Red Sea with attempts to buy from closer selling destinations. With the sharp plunge in crude to end last week's trade reaching the lowest level since January 17th, the market could be headed down to $70.00 unless there is a clear sign that Iran or some other Middle East country has stepped in in favor of Iran.
While gasoline will find some intermediate support from the extremely low US refinery operating rate, spillover pressure from weakness in crude oil and negative charts should give the bear camp an edge to start the new trading week. With the diesel market holding up better than crude oil and gasoline in the face of last week's washout, the market may have "catch up" selling ahead.
Ongoing Brazilian harvest and rains scheduled for this coming weekend in Argentina are the market's focus to start the week, which favors the bear camp. After 2 weeks of high 90s and 100s heat in Argentina, showers and moderating temperatures are expected this coming weekend. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange says 59% of Argentine beans are flowering and 23% setting pods, which means upcoming weather is of increasing importance to the crop. AgRural says Brazil harvest is 17% done, compared to 10% average for this date.
The week begins on a bearish notice as prices look to be headed for a test of the contract lows seen last week. Rains in Argentina are expected late this week into the weekend and temperatures will moderate and if the rains arrive as expected, the subsequent reduction in crop stress takes away the only bullish news the market has going for it. The extremely large fund net shorts could become a bullish factor if prices begin to move high enough to trigger short covering, but in meantime, bullish fundamental arguments are going to be hard to find. Commitment of Traders data showed Managed Money increased their net short by 15,000 contracts to 280,000 contract short, nearing a record. USDA's February supply/demand report will be out Thursday and ending stocks are expected at 2.149 billion bushels, slightly below the 2.162 billion in January. Brazil's crop is expected to be cut 2 million tonnes from January and Argentina's crop is expected to rise slightly less than 1 million tonnes.
March Chicago prices are inside the narrow range of the last 7 days and will likely struggle to gain bullish footing after good rains across the HRW belt over the weekend. The US dollar moved to an 8-week high early this week, and spillover pressure from corn and beans adds further headwinds for wheat. Beneficial HRW rains fell across the southern Plains over the weekend covering much of Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and central Texas. China says they will raise the minimum price for wheat to encourage more production.
Thursday's USDA February Supply/Demand report is expected to show US ending stocks at 647 million bushels, nearly unchanged from the 648 million in the January report.
Last week's US export sales report was impressive, with pork sales for the week ending January 25 the highest since December 21, but the market failed to capitalize on that news. The dollar broke out to the upside on Friday and saw further gains overnight, which could dampen US export prospects. China domestic pig prices had a sharp rally early last week but backed off as the week progressed. Perhaps the rally was due to last minute buying ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, which starts later this week. There may be more herd culling ahead in China that would boost near term supply.
April cattle are facing a key junction Monday at the 200-day moving average, which it has not crossed since November 7. The market garnered support last week from the USDA cattle inventory report that showed US cattle supply on January 1 was the lowest it had been since 1951. The report reinforced expectations that US supply will remain tight for the foreseeable future. The market was also supported by higher cash live cattle prices. As of Friday afternoon, the five-day, five-area weighted average price was $177.77, up from $175.28 the previous week.
Cocoa prices have only had two negative daily results over the past 18 sessions as they have risen 915 points (up 22%) over that timeframe. While the market continues to have a bullish supply outlook and resilient global demand, cocoa is well into technically overbought territory and may not require much in the way of bearish news to have a sizable pullback. March cocoa extended its longer-term uptrend and climbed above the $5,000 level for the first time since 1977 before finishing Friday's trading session with a sizable gain and a sixth positive daily result in a row. For the week, March cocoa finished with a gain of 337 points (up 7.2%) which was a fifth positive weekly result in a row. Dry and very warm growing conditions over West African growing areas have negatively impact cocoa production over the past few months, and that continues to be a major source of strength for the market.
Coffee prices have lost upside momentum as the start of February and may face fresh demand concerns early this month. Until it can find supportive news from the supply side of the market, coffee is likely to slide further to the downside early this week. March coffee continued to see whipsaw price action as it pivoted back to the downside before finishing Friday's trading session with a moderate loss. For the week, March coffee finished with a loss of 1.90 cents (down 1.0%) which broke a 2-week winning streak and was a negative weekly reversal from last Tuesday's 5-week high.
March cotton extended its uptrend early this week to trade to its highest level since October 16. Cotton traders have been impressed with the pace of US export sales lately, and last week's strong report sparked a new leg higher. The strong pace of exports suggests global supplies are tighter than previously thought. Open interest has been climbing on the rally, which is bullish as well. The dollar had an outside day higher on Friday to trade to its highest level since November 17, and it extended its gains early this week. This move could dampen US export prospects, but it does not appear to have had much impact on the cotton prices so far.
Sugar prices overcame a negative shift in global risk sentiment late Friday as they continued to find support from bullish supply developments. With several major producers having export bottlenecks, sugar prices can maintain upside momentum and extend a 2024 recovery move this week. March sugar was able to rebound from early pressure as they went on to post a moderate gain for Friday's trading session. For the week, March sugar finished with a gain of 0.12 cent (up 0.5%) and a fifth positive weekly result in a row. India's production declined this season resulted in their government restricting the use of cane juice to produce ethanol.
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Davide Ballerini rips victory away from Arnaud Démare on stage one of Tour de la Provence 2021
The Italian left it incredibly late to pass the French champion on the line
Davide Ballerini took victory on stage one of the Tour de la Provence 2021, pipping French champion Arnaud Démare on the line in a chaotic finale.
Ballerini's team, Deceuninck - Quick-Step, left it to the last moments to start up their lead out for the Italian as world champion and team-mate, Julian Alaphilippe, was up the road until the last 2km.
It was thought that Alaphilippe had taken 11 bonus seconds while out in the break, thus putting him into the leaders jersey ahead of Ballerini, but the UCI stepped in saying that it was not allowed and Ballerini would lead the overall in stage two.
Alaphilippe took an intermediate sprint which had three second bonus as-well-as a special bonus sprint at the top of the final climb that left him officially with an overall of 11 bonus seconds. But, according to reports, the UCI stepped, placing Ballerini in the GC lead and Alaphilippe in fifth. The reasons for this are not yet clear.
How it happened
The stage started in the town of Aubagne and wound around the Provence countryside to Six-Fours-les-Plages over a 179.3km route that took in a few short climbs along the way.
The riders started the day on an 11km climb straight from the gun, but the race wasn't broken up due to a stiff Mistral headwind on the way out. This meant only two riders went away in the early break.
Lilian Calmejane (Ag2r Citroën Team) and Delio Fernandez (Team Delko) were the duo that decided to challenge themselves. They managed a maximum gap of five minutes before Groupama-FDJ, Movistar Team, and Deceuninck - Quick-Step pulled the gap down.
An intermediate sprint with 90km to go saw the front two take the first points along with three and two bonus seconds, but behind, it was Bauke Mollema (Trek-Segafredo) who took the final bonus second.
The gap continued to drop to under two minutes with 77km to go as Arkéa-Samsic and B&B Hotels-Vital Concept came up before the first major climb of the day.
Rémi Cavagna (Deceuninck - Quick-Step) then decided to kick off the attacks with 72k to go but he was not allowed any space at all.
The French time trial champion did catch the breakaway before all three riders were brought back. A series of attacks then peppered the climb, seeing Arnaud Démare (Groupama-FDJ) slipping out the back with 70km to go.
Over the top the peloton was all together until Giulio Ciccone (Trek-Segafredo) went on the attack. The Italian climber was chased down by fellow countryman, Gianni Moscon (Ineos Grenadiers) and then the world champion, Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck - Quick-Step) jumped across.
The leaders had 50 seconds at the base of the descent and pulled the gap out to 1-20 with 50km to go but the sprinters teams had sorted themselves out behind with Arkéa-Samsic, UAE Team Emirates, Bahrain Victorious, and Lotto-Soudal all drilling the pace.
Démare was the last big name sprinter to get back in, but his team did not assist the chase and decided to just protect the French national road race champion. But the chase was going well as the gap dropped to a minute with 33km to go.
At the bottom of the descent the gap had moved to 40 seconds with 20km to go as the sprinters's teams really started ramping up the pace, but one last kick saw the gap kick back up to 52 seconds again with 18km to go.
The break managed to keep the gap to about 25 seconds with 10km to go as they came into some awkward road furniture but the peloton, which were now hammering the pace along, made it through without problems.
Alaphilippe attacked with 2.5km to go, dropping Ciccone with Moscon only just holding on with the peloton at eight seconds back. The Deceuninck - Quick-Step team started blocking the peloton as the road tightened but the bunch still managed to pull back the two leaders with 2km to go.
Deceuninck - Quick-Step then stepped up and started up the lead out for Ballerini but it was Démare who moved first and kicked hard, getting a gap immediately.
But it was Ballerini who managed to get into the slipstream, passing the Frenchman in the last couple of metres with the Italian taking the overall lead.
Tour de la Provence 2021, stage one: Aubagne to Six-Fours-les-Plages (179.3km)
1. Davide Ballerini (ITA) Deceuninck - Quick-Step, in 4-43-23
2. Arnaude Démare (FRA) Groupama-FDJ
3. Nacer Bouhanni (FRA) Arkéa-Samsic
4. Clément Venturini (FRA) Ag2r La Mondiale-Citroën
5. Matt Walls (GBR) Bora-Hansgrohe
6. Ide Schelling (NED) Bora-Hansgrohe
7. Bryan Coquard (FRA) B&B Hotels-Vital Concept p/b KTM
8. Phil Bauhaus (GER) Bahrain Victorious
9. Matteo Moschetti (ITA) Trek-Segafredo
10. Alexander Kristoff (NOR) UAE Team Emirates, all at the same time
General classification after stage one
1. Davide Ballerini (ITA) Deceuninck - Quick-Step, in 4-43-13
2. Arnaud Démare (FRA) Groupama-FDJ, 4 seconds
3. Nacer Bouhanni (FRA) Arkéa-Samsic, 6s
4. Lilian Calmejane (FRA) Ag2r La Mondiale-Citroën, same time
5. Julian Alaphilippe (FRA) Deceuninck - Quick-Step, 7s
6. Bauke Mollema (NED) Trek-Segafredo, 9s
7. Gianni Moscon (ITA) Ineos Grenadiers, same time
8. Clément Venturini (FRA) Ag2r La Mondiale-Citroën, 10s
9. Matt Walls (GBR) Bora-Hansgrohe
10. Ide Schelling (NED) Bora-Hansgrohe, all at same time
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POSCO's magnesium alloy sheets are paving the way for production of lighter and more durable lightweight laptops and this is injecting new vitality to the laptop market, which has been recently undermined by tablet PCs and smartphones. POSCO is supplying magnesium alloy sheets for the production of Gram, LG Electronics' ultra-light laptops.
On January 2, LG Electronics announced a 2017 version of Gram under the catchphrase of "Extending Battery Time." Gram has led the ultra-light laptop market since its launch in 2014 with a concept of a laptop which weighs less than 1kg. POSCO has been continuously supplying optimal exterior magnesium materials through close cooperation with LG Electronics since the development stage of Gram.
In 2015, POSCO developed the 'E-Form' magnesium alloy that significantly improved magnesium's room temperature moldability, a major weakness of magnesium and applied it to the bottom covers of the Gram 14 and 15 series. Among them, Gram 15 accomplished rare feats of picking up the 2016 iF Design Awards' Gold Prize and a Red Dot Design prize, and becoming listed as the world's lightest 15.6-inch laptop in the Guinness Book of World's Records.
POSCO did not allow itself to become complacent and instead rolled out its 'E-Form Plus' alloy that have improved productivity and processability. In response to it, LG Electronics expanded the use of the alloy into all 13-, 14-, and 15-inch Gram lines in 2017, further solidifying their partnership.
The 2017 version of Gram features a battery life of up to 24 hours, a 40% larger cooling fan against heat, a keyboard backlight for enhanced ease of use and dual-channel memory slots for more convenient memory upgrading. In spite of these great improvements, Gram laptops record lower or equivalent weight compared to the existing models [940g (13.3-inch model), 970g (14.0-inch model) and 1,090g (15.6-inch model)] and received good reviews that helped earn it a reputation as being "a perfect laptop" from specialized review websites and online communities.
The growth of the entire laptop market is slowing down due to the emergence of smartphones and tablets but ultra-light and slim laptops are enjoying growth at a rate of 15% to 20% per year. According to market researcher Juniper Research, shipments of ultra-light laptops throughout the world amounted to only 3.7 million units in 2011 when Intel announced its ultra-light laptop concept but soared to 178 million units in 2016. They are expected to account for 42.7% of the entire laptop market in 2017, further expanding the ultra-light laptop market in the future.
By steadily developing customized materials and processing solutions for its customers, POSCO will step up its marketing efforts to position magnesium alloy sheets as a representative material for a variety of mobile products, apart from laptop computers.
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Understanding the Search API query parameter
I was hoping someone could help me understand the purpose of the Search API's query parameter.
I am attempting to build a program that returns all files having a particular extension that were created in a specific time period. I am making use of the file_extensions, created_at_range, and return_type parameters. I am also specifying an offset and limit.
- I am unclear what I should be specifying for the query parameter. I feel the file_extensions, created_at_range, and return_type parameters clearly define what I want returned.
- I specified a variety of arbitrary values for the query parameter and observed some strange results. When I set the query parameter equal to the file extension I am searching for, while also specifying the file_extensions parameter, no results are returned. If I set the query parameter equal to the file extension I am searching for and DO NOT specify the file extension parameter at all, all of the files I was expecting to be returned, are. Is this behavior expected and reliable?
Thank you,
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Hello ,
I've done some testing to see what could be useful to you.
You have to have in mind that there is a mandatory field that is the query parameter. That is the only needed field. (Unless you search by metadata template that in that case you would need the mdfilters object).
So, to search for an extension I would use the same value on the query and on the file_extensions parameter:
As you can see, I've used the extension ppt on query and file_extensions. As the name of the file contains it, it works.
Maybe this way it would cover your need.
I understand this is a reply to a question dated 2017.
It is still not clear to me why parameter "query" required when there are other parameters may be sufficient for searching for one or more items.
If a /search request is for items of type folder within a specific ancestor_folder_ids, then the parameter query would not be needed.
How would I use parameter query if seeking all entries that are of type folder or type file?
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10 Best Buffet Restaurants in Montreal
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10 Best Buffet Restaurants in Montreal
Montreal is a paradise for food lovers. Whether breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, Montreal buffet restaurants provides guests with delicious and diverse food items. The all-you-can-eat buffet is the most popular option for locals and tourists in Montreal, allowing them to eat a wide variety of food. Here are the ten best buffet restaurants in Montreal. Read on!
1. Le Taj
Of all the Indian buffets that have been part of city's culinary scene for years, few can match the quality of Le Taj. Butter chicken, dal soup, lamb curry, and more are served on beautiful copper flatware and covered with elegant white tablecloths to keep customers coming back for more. Those who love naan should try the restaurant's recipe freshly baked from the tandoor, a traditional Indian clay oven visible from the dining hall.
2. Renoir Restaurant
Sunday brunch at the Renoir restaurant is a gourmand's dream. The European-style buffet by Olivier Perret, a French chef, is mouthwatering at first sight. Nothing beats a selection of dishes such as Bellevue with prosciutto and salmon, bison tartine with mozzarella, or a tray of mousseline with truffled potatoes and oysters, all paired with a delicious latte and a freshly squeezed juice.
3. Pavilion 67
Located inside the Casino de Montréal, this buffet is not only filled with poker tables but also with gourmet delicacies. Exquisite desserts, Lobster bisque, aged beef, smoked salmon, and other fine foods are available. It is a must-go!
4. Hotpot Panda
We recommend the Mongolian-style "Hot Pot Panda" buffet during the cold season, where you can eat as much or as little as you like. It offers a wide range of dishes made from meat, seafood, vegetables, noodles, etc. The environment is comfortable with excellent interior décor. The staff is friendly and professional in serving you the best food.
5. Buffet Casa Corfu
The famous Casa Corfu restaurant on Masson Street has seen many hungry customers since it opened in 1982. Several days a week, a line can form in front of the restaurant. Customers come from all over the city and beyond to taste the signature dishes and dishes from all over the world.
6. Sushi St-Denis
Sushi St-Denis is an all-you-can-eat sushi bar that is the best way to enjoy dozens of sushi rolls and snacks until your stomach can't take another bite. Seaweed salad, rolls, and sashimi are the best items on the buffet to enjoy with your family or friends. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff.
7. Le Milsa Brossard
Le Milsa Brossard is an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse. It is one of the best restaurants to consider if you want to enjoy a wide range of meat dishes on the buffet for lunch or dinner. We recommend trying fillet steaks, chicken, lamb, homemade sausages, and other grilled meats.
8. Aquinta
Aquinta is a family-friendly restaurant, allowing people of all ages to relish the most delicious buffets at affordable prices. If you are looking for a family service and delectable food like fries, whole chicken, rice, and salad on a large plate in the center of the table, this place is a must-go.
9. Poutine Ville
From the brown sauce and cottage cheese classics to the more eccentric, don't miss the real poutine orgy in the Poutine Ville restaurants. Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM, the restaurant provides its guests with upscale offerings such as blue cheese and filet mignon. The place is best for tasting the high-quality and mouthwatering barrel-aged beers.
10. Roselys
Locals and tourists love to throw brunch on Sundays. Any true food lover will tell you that brunch at Roselys is the pinnacle. Every Sunday, Roselys keeps up the "morning till night" tradition with a five-star buffet that includes eggs Benedict, a tartar bar, smoothies, pancakes, fresh seafood, and specialty coffee.
Final Words
Montreal Buffet restaurants are famous for their versatility, ambiance, varied food options, and unlimited serving at the most affordable prices. Therefore, buffets are the most popular choices for locals and tourists. Although you can find hotel chains, luxury restaurants, and cafes, nothing matches the deliciousness of food items in these ten best restaurants in Montreal. Until Next Time!
- Article based on personal opinion, experience and research.
- Photos from Unsplash & canva.