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We will be focused on React and Redux based applications in this starter-guide. A very popular choice combined with server-rendering for delivering blazing fast user experiences. Roc has taken care of all the tooling so that you can get started writing your app instantly.
Keep in mind that Roc is not tied to React and Redux extensions. Creating your own extension is also an option.
Make sure you have Node.js 4.x or higher and npm 3.x or higher on your system.
Currently with official support for Mac, Linux and Windows.
npm install -g roc@next
roc will now be available globally on your system.
Create directory for your app:
mkdir react-app && cd react-app
Bootstrap app starting point:
roc init web-app-react
We recommend you answer
Yes to data-fetching, Redux and Jest testing when prompted, unless you have a clear strategy on how to implement this on your own. You can delete them later in your project if you wish.
Install project modules:
npm i
roc dev
While this command is running the following is at your disposal:
Your React app is fully universal, and if you opted in for data-fetching or Redux you will also have working demos of the most common use-cases in frontend oriented apps accessible in the menu:
roc dev --help
This prints all options that you can use to configure your current Roc application. They are defined by the extensions that we use; currently
roc-package-web-app-react in this guide. The runtime
cli parameters are compatible with
roc.config.js. We recommend the use of
roc.config.js for configuration that should be persisted in your project.
The basic template defined this for you upon
init. Below is a summary of the entire tree with all the optionals like data-fetching and redux included.
├── public
│ └── favicon.png
├── src
│ ├── components
│ │ ├── clicker
│ │ │ ├── index.js
│ │ │ └── style.scss
│ │ ├── fetching
│ │ │ ├── index.js
│ │ │ └── style.scss
│ │ ├── header
│ │ │ ├── index.js
│ │ │ ├── roc.png
│ │ │ └── style.scss
│ │ ├── redux
│ │ │ ├── index.js
│ │ │ └── style.scss
│ │ ├── start
│ │ │ ├── ext.png
│ │ │ ├── index.js
│ │ │ └── style.scss
│ │ ├── index.js
│ │ ├── reset.scss
│ │ └── style.scss
│ ├── redux
│ │ ├── clicker.js
│ │ ├── reducers.js
│ │ └── repo.js
│ └── routes.js
├── package.json
└── roc.config.js
app/components - components of the application
app/screens - components mapped to routes
app/redux - source related to data flow
app/routes - react router mapping
public - files served directly from web server
roc.config.js - application configuration
package.json -
npm package data
You may wish your project to use an entirely different structure, and this can be done using
roc.config.js and specifying alternative paths for
routes, etc.
This configuration is the default one generated by
module.exports = {
settings: {
runtime: {
applicationName: '{{ title }}',
port: {{ port }},
serve: ['public', 'build/client'],
favicon: 'favicon.png',
build: {
reducers: 'src/redux/reducers.js',
routes: 'src/routes.js',
Permanent configurations belonging to your application should be defined in
Temporary configuration changes can be done using the
cli as seen from
roc dev --help.
If you opted in to include Jest, you can run the included demonstration test.
roc test
roc build
Be sure to run this to make a production-ready bundle of your application. Typically done as a part of building your Docker image.
roc start
Your app is now ready to serve real traffic.
These common tasks are also aliased as npmscripts for your convenience;
npm start,
npm test,
npm run dev,
npm run build,
npm run lint.
roc init initializes new projects for you.
web-app-react (the first argument used in this guide) is an alias to
rocjs/roc-template-web-app-react, a repository location on Github. This defines the initial project setup.
The initialized app is then set up to use the roc-package-web-app-react extension automatically. You can think of this as an optimized set of tools and libraries that aims to keep your project code simple and clean.
You can use your own template repository by running
roc init GITHUB_USER/REPO.
You can also create your own extensions from scratch.
Think of Roc as a complete and fully open source JavaScript framework provider and library composer.
We really like this and provide it by default. However you are free to make other choices; we currently supply plugins for
less and
css+postss as well.
Stability and productivity is the most important. However a dependency-update is coming, and the good part is that it will require little effort from you to upgrade as a Roc user when it is available!
Yes, this works great. Here is an example
FROM node:7.10.0
RUN mkdir -p /usr/src/app
WORKDIR /usr/src/app
COPY package.json /usr/src/app/package.json
RUN npm install
COPY . /usr/src/app
RUN npm run build
CMD ["npm", "start"]
We have written a comprehensive user-guide. Check it out!
Roc with
roc-package-web-app-react installs and manages many libraries for you so that you can focus on your application. Below is a link outlining the most important libraries you should be familiar with when using
roc-package-web-app-react. They are provided to you automatically, and Roc does not modify their API.
We also recommend getting an understand of how Roc works on a general level. Reading the documentation will get you started and provide an overview before you start reading the code.


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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Holding Perkebunan Nusantara, one company cultivating palm oil, rubber, cocoa, tea, coffee, and others, signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) about Credit Agreement with PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Agroniaga, Tbk (BRI Agro) to distribute Modal Credit about Rp 500 billion.
Vice Director of Holding Perkebunan Nusantara PT Perkebunan Nusantara III (Persero) Dolly P. Pulungan, said, the fund would be distributetd to the companies namely, PTPN VII, PTPN X, and PTPN XIII which have liability issues and still in recovery.
"Namely for PTPN VII and PTPN XIII that need cash flow so as holding, we can fund them through BRI Agro," he said in the official statement to InfoSAWIT, Wednesday (28/3/2018) in Jakarta.
Within the asset reaching Rp119 triliun, the equity reaching Rp 62 billion, and total bank loan reaching Rp 31 billion, PTPN III is optimist to re-pay just on time. "In the future, we do hope, the cooperation could be better, not only in distributing the finance, but also the financial management, namely the fund to our partners, PTPN Group," he said.(T2)

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That gaping hole in my kitchen wall is now partially filled with a new (to me) oven! Well, it is actually a gaping hole in my kitchen and living room walls. My husband had to widen the opening by 5 inches to accept the bigger, newer oven and in the process had to remove paneling and move the living room portion of the wall by 5 inches as well. Nothing is ever simple.
I had found the oven about 3 years ago at a rummage sale in the parking lot of the Zwingli UCC. The oven was five years young and just about clean as a whistle. It cost me $25, and guess what? It works just fine and is self-cleaning to boot!
My old wall oven lost the victory about six months ago. We could have bought another heating element for $35, but why throw good money after bad when we had a perfectly good oven sitting at the bottom of the basement stairs? The old oven was at least 40 years old and 50 degrees off. My "new" oven preheats promptly and heats to whatever temperature I set it.
I used a wide array of small appliances to fill the gap while I waited for my new oven to be installed: crockpots, rotisserie, pressure cooker, bread machine, big Nesco cooker, and microwave oven and, of course, the outdoor grills! It only got tiresome when the cold fall weather hit, and I found myself planning meals and grocery shopping only to remember at the last minute that I didn't have an oven!
The new oven was worth the wait. (I had urged my husband to finish the bathroom remodel before starting a new project.) Now I have a nice new bathroom/laundry room AND a new oven! Can't wait to start baking Christmas cookies! Begonia
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When it comes to Artificial Intelligence or hacking, Python is the language that web developers need to master today. Other than handling these complex tasks, the Python is easy to understand and writing commands is way easier with it. It's That easy to learn and implement, that any Web Development Company in India may hire you, if you keep learning it at every step. But why? Why should you learn Python? Here are your reasons-
1. Easy-Peezy: It may sound not-easy-to-digest, but Python seriously is an easy to learn language that can also compete with C++, C#, Java, Javascript, Ruby and other main-programming languages.
2. Trending: As it's an era of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and Python is the key to all smart applications. It also comes handy when working on Scipy and Numpy. Besides, it's flexible and faster.
3. Test Anywhere: Because it's an open-source language, so whenever you learn it, you will be learning an updated language where people keep improving it from time to time, considering the concerns of the programming world.
So whether you are taking help of any web development company in India or not, you can anyway get inspired with Python.


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Today's Super 7 NYC Events >WEDNESDAY/MAR.08, 2017
"We search the internet everyday looking for the very best of What's Happening, primarily on Manhattan's WestSide, so that you don't have to." We make it as easy as 1-2-3.
For future NYC Events be sure to check the tab above: "Notable NYC Events-Mar."
Have time for only one NYC Event today? Do this:
Roméo et Juliette
Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center/ 7:30PM, $30+
"Bright young stars Pretty Yende and Stephen Costello are opera's classic lovers in Gounod's lush Shakespeare adaptation. Director Bartlett Sher's "brilliant and inspired new production … is a revelation" (Huffington Post), and has already won acclaim for its vivid 18th-century milieu and stunning costumes during runs at Salzburg and La Scala. Emmanuel Villaume conducts the sumptuous score."
6 OTHER TOP NYC EVENTS TODAY (see below for full listing)
>>The Songs of Elizabeth Swados
>>Sydney Dance Company
>>HBO's When the Earth Melts
>>Banff Mountain Film Festival
Plus Continuing Events:
>>The Orchid Show
Music, Dance, Performing Arts
The Songs of Elizabeth Swados
The Appel Room (at Rose Hall), Lincoln Center for Jazz, / 8:30PM, $40+
"Lincoln Center's American Songbook series salutes the innovative late musical-theater auteur Swados, whose Runaways (1978) earned her Tony nominations for Best Score, Best Book, Best Choreographer and Best Director. Taylor Mac, Grace McLean, Josie de Guzman, Utkarsh Ambudkar are among the performers." (TONY)
BILL FRISELL TRIO (thru Mar.12)
at the Village Vanguard / 8:30PM, +10:30PM, $
"In his examinations of nostalgia, the guitarist Mr. Frisell doesn't much challenge our love of bygone times. Instead, his glimmering music seems to question the limits — and the essence — of memory. His most recent album, "When You Wish Upon a Star," features classic tunes from American cinema; the renditions are lulling and picturesque but not altogether soothing. Mr. Frisell, who turns 66 this month, will begin a two-week stint at the Vanguard with six nights alongside the bassist Thomas Morgan and the drummer Rudy Royston." (NYT- GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO)
at Trinity Church Wall Street / 1PM, FREE
"On the evidence of his annual "Messiah," Julian Wachner is a vital, urgent conductor of Handel, so Trinity's new Handel Project is to be welcomed. This free lunchtime concert presenting the first act of "Jephtha" is the first part of a complete cycle of the oratorios: Catch an act every Wednesday." (NYT – DAVID ALLEN)
Sydney Dance Company (Mar.07-12)
Joyce Theatre, 175 Eighth Ave., at 19th St./ 7:30PM, $71
Since the Barcelona-born choreographer Rafael Bonachela took over as artistic director, in 2009, this venerable Australian troupe has become indistinguishable from many other purveyors of fashionable European styles. In its current program of New York premières, Jacopo Godani's "Raw Models" is the worst offender: mannered sinuosity set to a maddening electronic soundtrack. Bonachela's "Frame of Mind," a quick-changing and physically demanding piece set to Bryce Dessner music, is more palatable, as is "Wildebeest," a slightly more original take on the animal nature of humans, by the Australian choreographer Gabrielle Nankivell." (NewYorker)
Smart Stuff / Other NYC Events
(Lectures, Discussions, Book Talks, Literary Readings, Classes, Food & Drink, Other)
VICE Media
David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center/ 7:30PM, FREE
HBO's When the Earth Melts
"With climate change warming the Arctic at an alarming rate, the frozen earth that covers almost a quarter of the Northern Hemisphere's landmass is beginning to thaw. There are more greenhouse gases trapped in these deep layers of permafrost than all human fossil fuel emissions released since 1850 combined. Now that trapped carbon is escaping into the atmosphere. If this thaw continues unchecked, scientists warn we could awaken "a sleeping giant" of climate change. VICE correspondent Ben Anderson travels across the Arctic to see the devastating impact of thawing permafrost, and the astonishing solution that might keep it frozen."
HBO's The Displaced
"2016 was the deadliest year yet for refugees making the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean Sea in the hopes of reaching Europe. And as borders tighten across an increasingly nationalist Europe, the prospects of building a new life are growing darker for the over 180,000 refugees who arrived in Italy alone this past year. From an emerging underground railroad at the Italian border to the demolition of France's largest refugee settlement, VICE correspondent Gianna Toboni follows the journey of these refugees left in limbo.
The screening will be followed by a discussion and Q&A."
Banff Mountain Film Festival (LAST DAY)
Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway / 7:30PM, $28
"The Banff Mountain Film Festival is the largest and the most prestigious mountain festival in the world. The World Tour showcases award-winning films and audience favorites from approximately 300 films entered from over 35 countries with stops planned at 390 locations in all seven continents.
Traveling from remote landscapes and cultures to up close and personal with adrenaline-packed action mountain sports, the tour is an exhilarating exploration and celebration of the spirit of adventure. Exhilarating and thought-provoking, this is a must-see for mountain enthusiasts and those with a spirit of adventure. Through the big screen, audiences can visit remote cultures and the world's last great wild places as well as experiencing footage of adrenaline packed action sports."
And don't forget these continuing events:
The Orchid Show (thru April 09)
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., the Bronx.
"This edition of the New York Botanical Garden's annual Orchid Show, now in its fifteenth year, focusses on Thailand's rich history and the flower's cultural status as one of the country's leading exports. Held in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, the display features blooming orchids by the hundreds in lush tropical environments, leading into an arched installment styled in the manner of a traditional Thai pavilion. The schedule includes several panel discussions, tours, and after-hours viewings with music and cocktails." (NewYorker)
Bonus NYC events– Jazz Venues:
Many consider NYCity the Jazz capital of the world. Here are my favorite Jazz clubs, all on Manhattan's WestSide. Check out who is playing tonight:
Greenwich Village
(5 underground (UG), classic jazz joints. all 6 within walking distance of each other):
Village Vanguard – UG, 178 7th Ave. South, villagevanguard.com, 212-255-4037
Blue Note – 131 W3rd St. nr 6th ave. bluenotejazz.com, 212-475-8592
55 Bar – basement @55 Christopher St. nr 7th ave.S. 55bar.com, 212-929-9883
Mezzrow – basement @ 163 W10th St. nr 7th Ave. mezzrow.com,646-476-4346
Smalls – basement @ 183 W10th St. smallslive.com, 646-476-4346
Cornelia Street Cafe – UG, 29 Cornelia St. corneliastreetcafe.com, 212-989-9319
Outside Greenwich Village:
Dizzy's Club – Broadway @ 60th St. — jazz.org/dizzys / 212-258-9595
Birdland – 315 W44th St.(btw 8/9ave) — birdlandjazz.com / 212-581-3080
Smoke Jazz Club – 2751 Broadway nr.106th St. — smokejazz.com / 212-864-6662
Special Mention:
Caffe Vivaldi – 32 Jones St. nr Bleecker St. — caffevivaldi.com / 212-691-7538
a classic, old jazz club in the Village, Caffe V often surprises with a wonderfully eclectic lineup. It's my favorite spot for an evening of listening enjoyment and discovery.
♦ Before making final plans, we suggest you call the venue to confirm ticket availability, dates and times, as schedules are subject to change.
♦ NYCity, with a population of 8.5 million, had a record 60 million visitors last year and was TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice Top U.S. Destination for 2016. Quality shows draw crowds.
Try to reserve seats for these top NYC events in advance, even if just on day of performance.
NYCity Vacation Travel Guide Video (Expedia):
A PremierPub / West Village
Corner Bistro / 331 W. 4th St.
Sometimes you just need a beer and a burger. If so, Corner Bistro is the place you want. Located just outside the hip Meatpacking district, this corner bar and grill is decidedly unhip, but it's not uncrowded, especially at night. Seems that everyone knows this place has one of the better burgers in town.
In the maze of streets known as the West Village, where West 4th intersects with West 12th (and West 11th, and West 10th, go figure), you will eventually find Corner Bistro on the corner of West 4th and Jane Street. An unassuming neighborhood tavern, it looks just like dozens of other taverns around town.
The bartender tells me that the Corner Bistro celebrated it's 50th anniversary last year. The well worn interior tells me that the place itself is much older.
Corner Bistro has outlasted many of those other taverns around town because they know how to keep it simple — just good burgers and beer, fairly priced. The classic bistro Burger is only $6.75, and should be ordered medium rare, which will be plenty rare for most folks. Actually, it will be a juicy, messy delight – make sure you have extra napkins. I like to pull up a stool and sit by the large front window in the afternoon, where I can rest my burger and beer on the shelf, and watch the Villagers walk by.
Corner Bistro seems to attract very different groups of patrons depending on time of day. While it's crowded with locals in the evening, in the afternoon you hear different foreign languages, and watch groups of euro tourists wander in, led by their guidebooks and smartphones.
For the classic Bistro experience, order your burger with a McSorley's draft, the dark preferably. This is the same beer that you can get over at the original McSorley's in the East Village, the pub that claims to be the oldest continually operating bar in NYCity. The only difference is that this McSorley's ale is served with a smile by the bartenders here. Or you can get a Sierra Nevada, Stella, or Hoegaarden on tap if you want to go upscale a bit. Either way this is a simple, but quality burger and beer experience that is just too rare these days (sorry for the pun).
Website: cornerbistrony.com
Phone #: 212-242-9502
Hours: 11:30am-4am Mon-Sat; 12pm-4am Sun
Happy Hour: NO
Music: Juke Box
Subway: #1/2/3 to 14th St. (S end of platform)
Walk 2 blk W. on 13th St. to 8th Ave.; 1 blk S. on 8th Ave. to Jane St.
"Pub" is used in it's broadest sense – bars, bar/restaurants, jazz clubs, wine bars, tapas bars, craft beer bars, dive bars, cocktail lounges, and of course, pubs – just about anyplace you can get a drink without a cover charge (except for certain jazz clubs).


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Briar celebrated her first birthday and I still can't believe that she is already a year old! I am such a dog mom its crazy! I have always loved dogs but never thought I would be as obsessed with my dog until I got Briar. Fellow crazy dog people out there, I'm sure you can understand me when I say I am crazily obsessed with this Weim!
Raising a puppy is a lot of work and I don't say that lightly. It is not for everyone and there are so many factors to consider before bringing a puppy home. Reflecting back on the past year these are my tips for raising a puppy:
1. Do your Homework and Evaluate your Life
Whether you get a puppy from a reputable breeder, or a dog shelter do your homework on the breed characteristics as well as rules regarding dogs at your home. Many apartment complexes have breed or weight restrictions that you need to be mindful of before picking out a pup. Also, you need to be frank with yourself. Look at your routine and hobbies. Where does dog fit into this? It is not fair to the dog if you are only able to spend time on the weekend with it. They need attention and exercise and training each and every day, rain or shine.
2. Potty Training is a Serious Commitment
I treated potty training like a mission and Briar stopped going in the house after 2 weeks. She still had a couple accidents after that but they were truly accidents and were my fault for not getting her outside fast enough. Whether you think your pup has to go or not, take them out every few hours and bring treats. When they go where they are supposed to give them a treat and make them feel special. Living in a downtown apartment, I found that going down the elevator would take too long or be inconvenient sometimes so I bought a tray with artificial grass and put it on my balcony so that Briar could learn to go there too.
3. Buy Anti Chew Spray and Use It
Anti chew spray is super helpful as the chewing phase kicks in but I found it to be most effective when I would praise Briar for chewing something she should chew on. I found Emmy's Best Anti-Chew Spray to work really well.
4. Bring Treats With You, Everywhere
Seriously I cannot stress this one enough! Bring treats with you everywhere you go even if just a short trip outside. Praise with a treat every time they do something you want whether you ask for it or not! Positive reinforcement with rewards is how puppies learn what is good versus bad behavior. They will catch on and do what gets them the treat. Briar goes crazy for anything by Zuke's and Full Moon.
5. Buy the $20 Harness, It's Worth It
Leash training is sooo hard but when our trainer suggested we get the PetSafe Easy Walk Harness, our lives were changed. When your dog pulls it redirects their forward momentum turning them in towards you. Pretty soon they stop pulling since they can't move forward. I'm not into shock collars or pronged collars and this harness truly worked wonders.
6. Finding the Right Toys and Chews is Trial and Error
We have gone through countless chews and toys. Some Briar loves, some she has zero interest in, and others she likes but don't last long. I love going to TJ Maxx or Marshall's for these since I don't know what is going to work and don't really want to pay full price in case Briar destroys it in 2 minutes or has zero interest in it. But some have been worth the money:
- KONG Puppy Dog Toy - stuff with peanut butter, kibble, and treats
- KONG Quest Critters Bear Dog Toy - stuff with various treats
- Bully Sticks - This is the best deal I have found so far but Costco is great if you want to try Bully Sticks
- Himalayan Yak Chews - These were weird to me and Briar goes in spurts but overall anything that is a Yak chew is a good buy.
- Gator Bottle Dog Toy


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Yesterday, an confirmation about the Xiaomi Mi 5 has come that it will be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 820 processor. The company's global VP Hugo Barra put up a tweet last night about Xiaomi Mi5 finally getting in his hands.
Hugo tweeted that a batch of Xiaomi Mi 5 had rolled off the production line and he's already got his hands on one. He confirmed the fact that the smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 820 chipset, and the CEO Bin Lin had also said last year that the Mi 5 is "so worth the wait."
Yesterday, Xiaomi co-founder Liwan Jiang took to Weibo to confirm that the smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset. Further, Jiang also revealed that the flagship smartphone will launch after the Chinese Spring Festival, which falls on February 8.
There are quite a alot of rumor going about the Xiaomi Mi 5, as per the leaks, Xiaomi Mi 5 sports a design similar to the Mi Note, but with curved glass up front and very thin bezels. There is also a physical home button on the front, which is expected to be the world's smallest and fastest fingerprint sensor.
Xiaomi Mi 5 Specification as per the leaks:
Mi 5 could pack a 5.2-inch QHD (2560×1440 pixels) display, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB/64GB internal storage options. It is also expected to feature a 16-megapixel rear camera, 13-megapixel selfie camera, 3,600mAh battery, and connectivity options like 4G LTE support and NFC. On the software front, it is expected to run on MIUI 7.


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TdT GT Event Information 2019 Registration (open 30 August, 8pm AEST) Sign-up CLOSED 25 January 2019 $950AUD. 1st instalment $300, August 2018. 2nd instalment $650, November 2018. Please Note: 1st instalment of $300 is NON REFUNDABLE. This is due to some compulsory accommodation fees already paid for by Audax Tasmania. Pre-qualifying Ride (1) A 600Km (or greater) Audax Australia ride (or international ACP/BRM/LRM) 1st May 2018 to 31st January 2019. or an Audax Australia 600km Permanent 1st May 2018 to 31st January 2019, must check with Ride Organiser first. Event Tracking We would like riders to participate in tracking, note that this is not compulsory: SPOT Tracker or mobile phone app eg Bubbler GPS (Android) or SpotWalla (Apple iOS). Audax Australia Safety Recommendations Note new Audax Australia Ride Rules from 1 November 2018 1. Front and rear lights that complies with Australian Road Rules Safety Recommendations. 2. Reflective vest or equivalent suggested by Audax Australia Safety Recommendations. Suggested Additional Carriage of Clothing & Equipment 1. Space Blanket (300, 400 and 600km rides). 2. Suitable long sleeved rain jacket. 3. Woollen under vest or equivalent. 4. Leg & arm warmers (or equivalent), beanie (or equivalent), booties, & long finger gloves. Additional Audax Australia Rules 1. Audax Australia Ride Rules 2. Brevet Permanent Rules 3. More Audax Australia information & resources Summary of support that will be provided • Printable Maps & Cue sheets from this website. • GPX Track files (for most GPS) from this website. • Luggage support between overnight controls, max 15kg bag. • Overnight accommodation (all) 8 nights. • 4 Evening meals and (all) 8 breakfasts will be provided at (all) 4 overnight ride controls. • Basic snacks and water at intermediary controls. • Volunteer support at all overnight controls and at all intermediary controls. • Emergency transport in the event of mechanical breakdown or minor injury. • After ride breakfast, Tavern 42 Degrees South (T42). Rider Briefing Document 2019 Briefing document will be emailed to registered riders. Ride Schedule 2019 16 Feb 5.30pm Rider Brief, La Mensa Italian Restaurant, 93 Salamanca Place, Battery Point. 17 Feb 5.30am-5.50am Overnight control luggage loading. The Whaler, 39 Salamanca Place, Battery Point 7004. 17 Feb 5.50am Final rider brief. 17 Feb 6am 200km Ride Start, The Whaler, Battery Point. 7.30pm Finish Overnight Control: Freycinet Peninsula. 18 Feb Day Off: Freycinet Peninsula. 19 Feb 5am 300km Ride Start, Freycinet Peninsula. 1am 20 Feb Finish Overnight Control: Deloraine. 20 Feb Day Off: Deloraine. 21 Feb 5am 400km Ride Start, Deloraine, Overnight Control: Launceston. 22 Feb 8am 400km Ride Finish, Overnight Control: Launceston 23 Feb Day Off: Launceston. National Penny Farthing Championships, 10am-4pm, Evandale. 24 Feb 5am 600km Ride Start, Launceston. Overnight Control: Queenstown. 25 Feb 9pm 600km Ride Finish, The Whaler, Battery Point. 26 Feb 10am After ride breakfast, Tavern 42 Degrees South (T42), Elizabeth St Pier. Breakfast Menu Volunteers Ride
Vollies rides 5 - 13 February 2019. Accommodation logistics only.


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1. Mark 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if it is false:
(a) The freshwater stored in the ground is much more than that present in the rivers and lakes of the world. (T/F)
(b) Water shortage is a problem faced only by people living in rural areas. (T/F)
(c) Water from rivers is the only source for irrigation in the fields. (T/F)
(d) Rain is the ultimate source of water. (T/F)
(a) T
(b) F
(c) F
(d) T
2. Explain how groundwater is recharged?
Answer. The rainwater and water from other sources such as rivers and ponds seeps through the soil and fills the empty spaces and cracks deep below the ground. The process of seeping of water into the ground is called infiltration. The groundwater thus gets recharged by this process.
3. There are ten tubewells in a lane of fifty houses. What could be the long term impact on the water table?
Answer. Ten tube-wells are too much for a lane of fifty houses, this can lead people to mindlessly exploit the groundwater. This can lead to depletion of the water table in the long run.
4. You have been asked to maintain a garden. How will you minimise the use of water?
Answer. Drip irrigation and sprinklers system can be used in the garden to minimize the use of water. Watering to plants should be done to minimise loss of water by evaporation.
5. Explain the factors responsible for the depletion of water table.
Answer. Factors responsible for the depletion of water level:
(i) Increase in the demand of water due to overpopulation.
(ii) Deforestation leads to less rainfall which affect the recharge of river and pounds.
(iii) Increase the number of industries as they use a lot of water for their purpose.
(iv) Insignificant uses in agriculture activities as in many parts of the world people uses old techniques which waste a lot of water.
(v) Lack awareness in people is also a main reason behind the depletion of water level as they waste water without any uses.
6. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate answers:
(a) People obtain groundwater through________ and ________ .
(b) Three forms of water are ________, ________ and ________.
(c) The water bearing layer of the earth is ________.
(d) The process of water seepage into the ground is called ________.
(a) People obtain groundwater through tube wells and hand pumps.
(b) Three forms of water are ice, water and vapour.
(c) The water bearing layer of the earth is aquifer.
(d) The process of water seepage into the ground is called infiltration.
7. Which one of the following is not responsbile for water shortage?
(i) Rapid growth of industries
(ii) Increasing population
(iii) Heavy rainfall
(iv) Mismanagement of water resources
Answer. (iii) Heavy rainfall
8. Choose the correct option. The total water
(i) in the lakes and rivers of the world remains constant.
(ii) under the ground remains constant.
(iii) in the seas and oceans of the world remains constant.
(iv) of the world remains constant.
Answer. (iv) of the world remains constant.
9. Make a sketch showing groundwater and water table. Label it.


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IntroductionIn this post, I'm going to introduce some basics about Scala Functional Design patterns. We will pick-up each design pattern and discuss it in-detail with some useful examples in my coming posts.
As a Java Developer, we have already developed many Standalone, Mobile, Web and Enterprise applications using Design Patterns.
As we know, Core Java design patterns fall into 3 major categories:
- Creational Design Patterns
- Structural Design Patterns
- Behavioural Design Pattern
Apart from these design patterns, we have some Java EE, Enterprise Integration Design Patterns, Functional Design Patterns etc
Now we are going to discuss about new style of programming Design Patterns: FP (Functional Programming).
Scala Functional Design PatternsScala is an hybrid programming language: Both OOP and FP. It follows many Core Java Design Patterns and also supports Functional Design Patterns.
Functional Design Patterns are useful to develop highly Scalable, Highly Available, Highly Concurrent and Highly Performance applications.
The following are the Popular Scala Functional design patterns:
- Memoization
- Monoids
- Monads
- Functors
- Stackable Traits Design Pattern
- Lens Design Pattern
- Cake Design Pattern
- Lazy evaluation
- Option/Some/None Design Pattern
- Either/Right/Left Design Pattern
- Try/Success/Failure Design Pattern
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There's a scene in Christopher Marlowe's play Doctor Faustus – after Faustus has sold his soul to Mephistopheles but before he is forced to give it up – in which he is treated to a sort of pre-modern helicopter ride around planet Earth. First, he is taken to the top of Mount Olympus "in a chariot burning bright" to view the clouds, planets and stars, and then, "mounted... upon a dragon's back, / That with his wings did part the subtle air, / He... is gone to prove cosmography, / That measures coasts and kingdoms of the earth."
At times, reading Cameron McNeish's wide-ranging autobiography feels a bit like hitching a ride on Faustus's dragon; one minute we're traversing the precipitous Cuillin Ridge on Skye, the next we're whitewater rafting through the Grand Canyon; then we're standing on the dunes at Sandwood Bay, looking out towards the lonely North Atlantic, and then we're on a white-knuckle bike ride in the Picos de Europa National Park in Spain, screaming downhill at 40mph.
McNeish is keen to emphasise at the start that this book is not really an autobiography but what his late friend Tom Weir described as "an autobiography of sorts". Partly this is because, as a very active 67-year-old, he still has plenty of adventures ahead of him; partly, he says, it's because this is "more a book of thanksgiving, my way of saying thanks to the dozens, if not hundreds of individuals who have influenced aspects of my life." Indeed, the list of the people he has met and worked with over the years, from WH Murray and Hamish Brown to Chris Townsend and Richard Else, reads like a Who's Who of Scottish mountaineering.
Much like Brown, McNeish's love affair with the outdoors began as a way of escaping the boredom of the classroom. School in Glasgow "felt like a form of imprisonment" but from King's Park Secondary he could "gaze across the city to the blue outline of the Campsie Fells."
After a promising athletics career didn't work out, he spent seven years working as a policeman, a barman and an insurance salesman, among other things, until in 1974, when he and his wife Gina had their first son, he decided to leave Glasgow and look for a career in the outdoors. When he told his boss at the Ford Motor Credit Company that he was planning to leave to "earn a living climbing mountains" he was laughed at, but McNeish did exactly that, first writing stories for outdoors magazines while running Aviemore Youth Hostel, then as editor of Climber & Rambler and TGO Magazine, and latterly as a TV and radio personality (although he'd probably hate that description).
There's Always The Hills is an inspiring story of a life well lived. Or, at least, the first instalment.
There's Always The Hills, by Cameron McNeish, Sandstone Press, £19.99


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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Illustration Friday: Grounded
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Love it! I especially love the blue highlights on the wings. Nice!ReplyDelete
Mmmm This is so totally rich and elegant. I love the way he is perched on the blue disc...so delicate yet so very, very grounded indeed. He reminds me of you! ♥ReplyDelete
I love how grounded he is with his Crown. :)) Always love seeing your Art work. Thanks for visiting my blog. Annie is doing really good. She limps when she over does but she walks normal more often then she limps. Our Vet told us that would be her new normal, but it was ok. Shes really happy. Except when Fair is throwing ball for Anabelle, then she wants to go too, but we cant let her. Then she isnt to happy. :))ReplyDelete
Love it Lo! WonderfulReplyDelete
It is wonderful to see a raven flying from your blog. A handsome fellow.ReplyDelete
Hail to the Raven King! He is wise, powerful, beautiful - and grounded!ReplyDelete
Love him, Lo! I'll have to post a little painting I did last week - I think it's his cousin. ;)) xoxReplyDelete
Such rich and magical symbolism! Beautifully powerful!ReplyDelete
Hello jellybean :-)ReplyDelete
He is magestic.
Oh I wish I had five more good M words
No one 'captures' these regal birds better than you. The sticker crown made me laugh :-)
love that you gave him a crown.ReplyDelete
I had to come visit when I saw this wonderful boy, he is beautiful. xoxoReplyDelete
How noble it suits him so.ReplyDelete
Always, your Ravens are spectacular.ReplyDelete
I love the light you have shining on this Regal, Royal Boy!
Beautiful!Love it!ReplyDelete
Yep, you like your blackbirds. This one is especially pretty.ReplyDelete
i love the blue in blackbirds. especially in the sunlight. i love how you've shown that here. i hope you have the weekend off lo, and get lots of 'me' time.ReplyDelete
xxx lori
I have seen it before but like all of your art. You never have seen too much. Every time there is a new awe!ReplyDelete
So perfect in every way this. The raven on the side the background and the crown. Only you can make art like this!
to Panama tomorrow will be back on Tuesday.
Hope to hear you soon!
another wonderful crow this one with a crown the king of crows!ReplyDelete
Wishing you well LOLO!!!
I love your ravens Lo, and this is no exception!ReplyDelete
He's quite regal, but I suppose he knows that.... ;-)
Glad to see your post; I'm late blog hopping; just do what I can!
Such a beauty! Always a pleasure to see one of your Ravens here! Hope you are well!ReplyDelete
Breathtakingly exquisite, Laurel.ReplyDelete


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Whitehaven appoints Bruce Scott
As Whitehaven Motor Yachts unveiled its third model, the Whitehaven 6000 Sunbridge, at the 2015 Sydney International Boat Show, the team also found time to introduce the third spoke in its management wheel – co-owner and previously-silent partner Bruce Scott.
Scott stepped forward at the brand launch to assist friend and business partner Keith Hanson to deliver their strategic plan which aims to position the Whitehaven brand firmly within the Australian market.
Scott came on board after being sold a New Ocean yacht by Keith, taking delivery of a 68 Enclosed Flybridge in 2011. So captivated was he by this new vessel, plus the personalities behind the transaction, he decided to join the Whitehaven luxury boats venture.
Keith the salesman and his boatbuilder son Ryan Hanson felt that if their business were to really succeed, they needed a third party. Enter Scott, who brings with him a financial and administrative background.
"We now have a team now which covers the spectrum required for a successful business model," Keith confirmed. Built in Taiwan, Whitehaven yachts combine offshore capability with top-notch build quality to deliver easily customisable yachts. The range now includes the 6000 Flybridge, Sunbridge and Coupe models.
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Balon Hosts November NAPM Meeting
On Wednesday evening, November 8, Balon Corporation hosted the monthly meeting of the National Association of Purchasing Management – Oklahoma City, Inc. (NAPM). The meeting was coordinated by Mr. Alex Silvestre of GE Oil and Gas, NAPM Program Director, and Mr. Craig Foster of Devon Energy Corporation, NAPM Program Vice Chair.
For this event, forty purchasing professionals were brought together from the following Oklahoma companies and organizations:
The evening began with a rib eye steak dinner prepared on site and served to our guests by Balon employees.
Following dinner, Balon employees guided our guests on a rare evening tour of our manufacturing facility.
We visited our machine tool manufacturing department, where Balon's Scott Davis, Mike Nguyen, and Dung Vu explained how our engineers and technicians design and build machine tools specifically suited to our process requirements. Stan Mroczka operated Warner & Swasey lathes currently being rebuilt by Balon personnel and outfitted with state-of-the-art electronics.
Thom Davies and Alberto Villaman of our QA department spoke with our guests about Balon's commitment to quality and about the
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Near a battery of Warner & Swasey 3AC lathes, Wayne West demonstrated the numerous quality checks that must be made following each machining process.
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It has become unusual for a ball valve manufacturer to make its own balls, so the NAPM group had a rare opportunity to see how, at Balon, we actually make our own steel balls. As our guests looked on, Ben Oku and Rosie Anderson turned rough forgings into shiny spheres that will be installed in our 2"-bore ball valves.
Back in our large valve assembly area, Danny Lowe and Albertino Gomez discussed the unique features of Balon's trunnion mounted ball valves. Nearby Jaakie Ho and Veronica Shaw displayed Balon's gear operators, which, like everything else in a Balon valve, are designed and built in-house.
The plant tour ended with our guests looking on as four seasoned Balon assembly employees – Kathy Lam, Joachin Zavala, Jose Rocha, and Juan Garcia – took them through the assembly of a 2" ANSI 600 ball valve. Of course, as our customers have grown to expect, all material used in the construction of Balon valves is domestic.
Back in the conference room, Mr. Silvestre capped off the evening by presenting Balon's Co-President Phil Scaramucci with a plaque in recognition of the occasion.
Balon Corporation would like to express its appreciation to NAPM OKC, Inc. for allowing us this opportunity to acquaint you with our company. And we would like to thank the many Balon employees who helped make this event a success.


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Prayer: "Dear God, as I study this very important lesson, help me to be able to understand this important truth. For Jesus sake. Amen."
Please read the memory verse for Lesson 1, "THE
BIBLE", four times and review POINTS TO REMEMBER in Lesson One.
GENESIS = State
(Genesis 1:1):
"In the beginning GOD created the Heaven and the earth."
You say, "I can't understand ONE GOD in THREE Manifestations." Neither can anyone else. We just take these things by faith as (Heb 11:6) says: "But without faith it is impossible to please HIM." However, GOD HAS PUT MANY illustrations of this uni-plural fact into Nature to help us understand. Take for instance, Water - Ice - Steam; they are different forms, but all have the same substance. Have you ever thought of an egg as one but three? Shell - white part - yolk = one egg.
As you will see in a later lesson, MAN is THREE IN ONE also: BODY - SOUL - SPIRIT = ONE-PERSON. (I Thess. 5:23) "And the very GOD of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray GOD your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our LORD JESUS CHRIST." (In Gen. 1:26) GOD said, "Let Us make man in our Image, after our likeness."
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Unity of Good, by Mary Baker Eddy
Books by Mary Baker Eddy
The Deep Things of God
The Deep Things of God
Science reverses the evidence of the senses in theology,
on the same principle that it does in astronomy.
Popular theology makes God tributary to man, coming at
human call; whereas the reverse is true in Science. Men
must approach God reverently, doing their own work in
obedience to divine law, if they would fulfil the intended
harmony of being.
The principle of music knows nothing of discord. God
is harmony's selfhood. His universal laws, His unchangeableness,
are not infringed in ethics any more than in
music. To Him there is no moral inharmony; as we shall
learn, proportionately as we gain the true understanding
of Deity. If God could be conscious of sin, His infinite
power would straightway reduce the universe to chaos.
If God has any real knowledge of sin, sickness, and
death, they must be eternal; since He is, in the very
fibre of His being, "without beginning of years or end of
days." If God knows that which is not permanent, it
follows that He knows something which He must learn
to unknow, for the benefit of our race.
Such a view would bring us upon an outworn theological
platform, which contains such planks as the divine repentance,
and the belief that God must one day do His
work over again, because it was not at first done
Can it be seriously held, by any thinker, that long after
God made the universe, - earth, man, animals, plants,
the sun, the moon, and "the stars also," - He should so
gain wisdom and power from past experience that He
could vastly improve upon His own previous work, - as
Burgess, the boatbuilder, remedies in the Volunteer the
shortcomings of the Puritan's model?
Christians are commanded to grow in grace. Was it
necessary for God to grow in grace, that He might rectify
His spiritual universe?
The Jehovah of limited Hebrew faith might need
repentance, because His created children proved sinful;
but the New Testament tells us of "the Father of lights,
with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."
God is not the shifting vane on the spire, but the
corner-stone of living rock, firmer than everlasting hills.
As God is Mind, if this Mind is familiar with evil, all
cannot be good therein. Our infinite model would be
taken away. What is in eternal Mind must be reflected
in man, Mind's image. How then could man escape, or
hope to escape, from a knowledge which is everlasting in
his creator?
God never said that man would become better by learning
to distinguish evil from good, - but the contrary, that
by this knowledge, by man's first disobedience, came
"death into the world, and all our woe."
"Shall mortal man be more just than God?" asks the
poet-patriarch. May men rid themselves of an incubus
which God never can throw off? Do mortals know more
than God, that they may declare Him absolutely cognizant
of sin?
God created all things, and pronounced them good.
Was evil among these good things? Man is God's child
and image. If God knows evil, so must man, or the likeness
is incomplete, the image marred.
If man must be destroyed by the knowledge of evil,
then his destruction comes through the very knowledge
caught from God, and the creature is punished for his
likeness to his creator.
God is commonly called the sinless, and man the sinful;
but if the thought of sin could be possible in Deity, would
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A promontory which overlooks Africa , situated over the clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea where to plunge; four kilometres of golden sandy and almost deserted beach
TORRE SALSA our farm is situated on that promontory which offers 300 hectars of secluded countryside. Perfect for those who love the sun and the sea, but also well placed for cultural trips to the surroundings .
Fields and wild woods slope down to the beach which is the boundary of the property.
Jogging, trekking, cycling, mountain-bike, swimming, bird-watching, fishing and surf are the
sports that can be practiced. Nearby horse-riding (10 km) go-kart (3 km).
Wild flowers everywhere in Autumn, Winter and Spring , plenty of cyclamen in the wood, lilies in the sand-dunes at the back of the beach and plenty of mimosa-trees offer a breathtaking landscape .
Nice apartments, furnished with all the comforts , all with sea view, among a wild and an outstanding nature are at disposal of the holiday makers who long for an absolute peacefulness .
There is a dining room and a bar for the guests who - on request desire to enjoy the tasty dishes, or a pizza or a snack.
The SOLARIUM, a panoramic glass-house overlooking the wood and the sea, enable those who love sunburn to get it in whichever outside temperature during the Winter
Motor-homes or roulottes find 20 sites fitted out with water, electric power and waste disposal facilities. Moreover, a large illuminated terrace overlooking the sea, equipped with tables for pic-nic, barbecue and garden-oven are at complete disposal of the guests just next to the sites.
A selection of fresh seasonal organic vegetables grown on the farm can be purchased all year round . Moreover: honey, olive oil, bread, eggs , cheese, wine.
hey can also be delivered if requested.
Prices (see price details) include : continental breakfast, linen for the bath, for the bed, for the kitchen, pottery, oven, outside garden umbrella and marble table, towel and parasol for the beach, safety box, hair- drier, SOLARIUM , VAT.
The price excludes heating in Winter, calculated by meter reading.
Bicycles, mountain-bikes, Surf-tables are hired on request
Special conditions are granted to the guests who are prepared to stay at least three weeks during the low season .
Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro ) accepted.
Internet service in eight apartments; internet wireless service at the motor-home sites and the dining room.
Open all year round booking appreciated.
Hoe to reach us: in Sicily, along the SS 115, between Agrigento and Sciacca at the crossing BOVO MARINA, TORRE SALSA, MONTALLEGRO follow the signs for Torre Salsa that lead straight to the gate of the Agriturismo.


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The Twits had beards long before Father John Misty
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Some very good hints to drop to your loved one
A stylish homage to the 1996 Leonardo DiCaprio version
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The layers you need to hibernate in when the snow starts to fall
The new romantic legend looks slick AF
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The real action happens outside the shows
Iggy Pop wearing a tuxedo is disturbingly cool
Brighten up the most depressing month of the year with some new threads
As he calls time on his illustrious career, we salute a style icon
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Looking like you punch horses just got a lot cooler...
You cast the deciding vote
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The Bring Me The Horizon frontman nails it in the new campaign
He wears a different suit to work everyday and each one is absolutely flawless
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The one time of year you can go in Selfridges and actually buy something
Khaki coach jackets, retro knitwear and Tupac tees
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The British icon adds a modern twist to his classic tailoring
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Independence Day 2
Chin Han ("The Dark Knight") has joined the cast of the "Independence Day" sequel shooting in New Mexico. The film's director Roland Emmerich announced the news through his Twitter account.
Han previously worked with Emmerich on "2012" and here will play the leader of the Chinese Space Squadron. The film is due for release June 24th 2016. [Source: Twitter]
Kerry Bishe, Peter Stormare, Lesley Manville and Ari Millen have joined the cast of sci-fi adventure thriller "Rupture" alongside Noomi Rapace and Michael Chiklis. Filming began Tuesday in Toronto.
Rapace plays a single mother abducted by a terrifying and mysterious organization who reveal to her that humanity faces an unsettling threat. Steven Shainberg is directing from Brian Nelson's script. [Source: Variety]
Adam Rodriguez ("Magic Mike") has scored a recurring role in the second season of Fox's hip-hop drama "Empire". Rodriguez joins previously announced guest stars Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, Lenny Kravitz and Ne-Yo.
Rodriguez will play Laz Delgado, a smooth-talking concert promoter with expert hustler skills. He's also a former EMT, and he takes an interest in Cookie. [Source: Deadline]
Fear the Walking Dead
Sandrine Holt ("House of Cards") has landed a recurring role on AMC's upcoming spin-off series "Fear The Walking Dead". Holt will play the confident and skilled Dr. Bethany Exner.
The story is set in Los Angeles and focuses on new characters and storylines separate from AMC's current ratings hit "The Walking Dead". Holt joins previously announced cast Mercedes Mason, Ruben Blades, Cliff Curtis, Kim Dickens, Frank Dillane and Alycia Debnam Carey. [Source: Digital Spy]
Life at these Speeds
Tim Roth has joined the cast of Leif Tilden's drama "Life At These Speeds" alongside Graham Rodgers, Billy Crudup, Liana Liberato, Peter Coyote, and Melanie Lynsky. Jeremy Jackson adapted the novel by Marc Novak and Roth will play Coach Jarhead.
When a teen loses his best friends in a tragic accident, he finds that running allows him to remember them perfectly. Running, however, also brings him notoriety, and he finds himself caught between keeping the past alive and making new memories in the present. [Source: Deadline]


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Experience PURE POWER, retain TOTAL CONTROL. Are you ready for a ride with our toughest beast? The all-new BMW M5 with M xDrive is waiting for you.
Breath-taking power will drive you to your limits, the intelligent M xDrive allows you to keep control at any time. Take the challenge and make every second on the track unforgettable.
Besides the all-new BMW M5, you will get the chance to experience the BMW M2 and BMW M4 and find your personal favourite. The BMW M Drive Tour is a dream for everyone searching for pure and yet highly sophisticated driving pleasure. Can't wait? Increase the thrill of anticipation by configuring your personal BMW M5.
PERSONALIZE YOUR BMW M5 WITH M xDrive.
Make it your own – in our car configurator, you can see the preconfigured cars that are part of our BMW M Drive fleet and change the interior and exterior according to your preferences in the thrilling environment of Le Mans.
Don't forget: All invited guests, who save their preferred car, get the chance to win a taxi ride at the Slovakia Ring.
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The BMW M Drive Tour leaves nothing to be desired: Experience absolute exclusivity on and off the race track. Get the unique opportunity to test drive the whole range of BMW M models. Gain in-depth knowledge of the technological and design features of the cars.
Get a feeling of the original and unique race atmosphere in an environment of learning from the best and driving the best.
See all stops of this year's BMW M Drive Tour at the following map.
28th of May – 1st of June 2018 (1 day)
This exclusive stop of the BMW M Drive Tour will take place on the famous racetrack Slovakiaring, close to the Slovakian capital of Bratislava.
Are you hungry for some highlights? Take your chance to ride in a racetaxi, driven by a professional DTM driver. On top a sneak preview of the new BMW X5 awaits you off the track. Dare to be excited!
Gaj v Cerkljah ob Krki.
8th – 9th of June
Main program will be at dirkališče Gaj v Cerkljah ob Krki.
Serres Racing Circuit
22nd – 24th of June for Greek customers
Serres Racing Circuit
29th June – 1st of July for Bulgarian customers
Bednary Race Track
10th July – 3rd of August
Red Bull Ring
18th – 22nd of October 2018
(2 days event with overnight stay)
Please get more information from your market or dealer contact person.
Get a glimpse of what happened at Slovakia Ring in May 2018 at the most thrilling event in Central and Southeastern Europe and look forward to the stop in your country.


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If you're an introvert, you may be looking forward to retirement as a time when you won't have to deal with 'people' and can spend your days either by yourself or with a small, select group of friends and family that you like to be around.
If that sounds like you, you're probably anticipating spending your time engaged in a range of. mainly, solitary activities such as reading, crafting and gardening.
A word to the wise, however. Don't burn all your bridges as far as social activities are concerned. Although solitude might be your idea of absolute bliss, it's not good (and somewhat short-sighted) to completely cut yourself off from the company of others.
If you have a list of people you can call when you want a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on, it makes life a whole lot easier.
Life is even more fulfilling when you have special people with whom you can share victories and create cherished memories.
Consider these ideas about how to establish and keep contact with others to maintain an active support system:
1. Make the effort to talk to two people in your family each week. Whether you're communicating with a brother, sister, or an extended family member, make a personal decision to phone or visit two family members per week.
Why? Because family members are often our biggest sources of social support. Consider people in your family as part of your social network.
You could also meet your new best friend through your aunt or brother. Your relatives have neighbours, friends, co-workers, and various other types of acquaintances you might meet when paying them a visit.
2. Keep steady "real time" contact with your good friends. Have you noticed your phone and face-to-face time with old friends has decreased since the advent of email, Facebook, and the like? Make the extra effort to schedule lunch or an outing together, or even extend an invitation to them to just come over to your house and hang out together.
If you want to keep in contact with a few workmates that you're particularly friendly with, you may be surprised how quickly people move on when they no longer see you every day! If you want to remain in contact with ex-colleagues, you need to be prepared to do most of the work involved in staying in touch yourself - even when it feels like you're the only one making the phone calls and suggesting the meet-ups!
3. Join a club or organized group to share a hobby you love. You've probably heard this suggestion before. You might even think, "I'm just not a 'club' sort of person." But if you're looking to expand your social contacts, why not try joining a local group of like-minded people?
Consider that you'll also expand your skills and experiences in the hobby by joining with others to practice your activity of choice. For example, if you love to read, join a book discussion group at your local bookstore.
If you feel uncomfortable, you can choose not to speak much during the group. Just listen to others and think about what they say - and then chat to them about it later on a one-to-one basis. The point is that you expand your social circle with those who enjoy taking part in the same activity that you like to do. You already know you'll have something in common with the participants.
4. Tune in to your neighbours. You wouldn't be the first person who took his or her neighbours for granted. However, you might be living near some very fascinating and friendly people. Why not take advantage of it? If you haven't already, introduce yourself to your neighbours when you see them outdoors. Offer to help them carry in groceries or to take in parcels and deliveries for them if they're out at work all day. If you have time on your hands and they have a dog that's left alone all day, offer to walk it for them - your neighbours will love you, you'll make a new doggy friend and you'll get daily exercise thrown in. You might meet other dog walkers you can become friendly with at the same time!
Make an effort to notice your neighbours – their activities, comings and goings, and interests. You never know, someone who shares your love for golf, jogging, or sailing might live right nearby. And you'll be comforted by the fact that should you need something or simply want to visit with someone, they're just outside your door.
The human condition can, at times, trigger feelings of loneliness and isolation. But you can do plenty of things to overcome or even banish those feelings from your life.
Keeping weekly contact with family members, having more talks and visits with friends, joining organized groups, and taking notice of your neighbours are ways to expand and maintain a supportive social network. Commit to continue to reach out to others. You'll both enjoy it!
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Server Virtualisation enables division of a single physical server into a multitude of servers, called Virtual servers. Each of these servers, Instances, will run their own operating system and will act as a single server in their own right. Resources of the physical server, such as CPU, Memory and Storage are then divided between the Virtual servers according to requirement. By virtualising servers, businesses can reduce their hardware footprint and hence save on procurement, management and support costs. Furthermore, server virtualisation also improve Backup and Restore and Disaster recovery processes. Each virtual server is backed up as a single image which can then be restored onto another physical server.
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MANILA A Bureau of Customs executive and a former barangay councilor were convicted of ethics violation and fined for failing to file their respective sworn Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs).
Jose Dimatulac, BOC Customs Operations Officer III, and former Councilman Saturnino Guanga of Mandaluyong City were found guilty of violating the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.
In separate cases, Dimatulac was found guilty of seven counts of violation of Section 8 of RA No. 6713 for failing to file his SALNs from 2005 to 2011, while Guanga was found guilty of five counts for not filing his SALNs from 2009 to 2013.
The Pasay City Metropolitan Trial Court (MTC) Branch 45 ordered Dimatulac to pay PHP14,000 in total fine, while the Mandaluyong City MTC Branch 60 ordered Guanga to pay PHP5,000.
During the course of their respective trials, Dimatulac and Guanga changed their not guilty plea to guilty.
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text: Legal EatsFebruary 25, 2008|Written By Bob Blumer During your starving articling days, chances are you couldn't affordfancy ingredients. Now you can splurge on groceries but don't have thetime to do anything with them (note to Alanis: that's irony). But thetruth is that with a little forethought and a modicum of creativity,you can enjoy life-affirming meals in less time than it takes to makemac & cheese from the box — literally. Talent in the kitchen isn't even a prerequisite. If your basic culinary skill set is at, say, the Paris Hilton level, these tips will help deliver instant culinary gratification and free up some valuable time — allowing you to sleep for five hours instead of the usual four.Feather your nest: The key to spontaneous, quick, and easy cooking is a well-stocked artillery of non-perishables. The more staples you have on hand, the more options you have when you get home tired and hungry. Here's a quick shopping list: toasted sesame oil, hot chili oil, safflower oil, olive oil (a cheap one for basic uses and a fancy one for drizzling), balsamic vinegar, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, Dijon mustard, kalamata olives, anchovies, canned black beans, capers, dried oregano, dried thyme, ground cumin, ground cayenne pepper, flour, dried pasta, rice, and honey (which tastes sweeter when served from a honey bear).Get semi-fresh with yourself: If you buy semi-perishable ingredients at the top of the flavour and freshness chain, they will remain on call in your fridge for more than a week and do a lot of the hard work for you. You can make a world of difference with one ounce of tangy blue cheese melted on a steak or burger, a diced-up fennel bulb in (or as) a salad, or a few chopped-up slices of pancetta or bacon, which can infuse anything it comes into contact with, such as eggs, pasta, or sautéed greens.Pimp your tongue: Fifty cents worth of fresh garlic, ginger, shallots, green onions, lemon grass, chilies, parsley, lime, or lemon, and a few seconds of squeezing, zesting, or chopping can instantly transform any ho-hum dish into a party in your mouth that would pass judgment with any foodie. By developing the confidence to add them in bold quantities, you can knock out simple meals that are as flavourful as they are fast. Roll with it: A rustic baguette or dinner roll is a perfect accompaniment to almost any meal. Portion and store bread in your freezer. To serve, put it straight into a cold oven and crank the heat to 400√ÃÆ'‡Â¬âˆžF. It will be hot and crispy in about eight minutes.To close my case, I'm dropping my aglio olio recipe on you. Ready, set, GO!Six-minute aglio olio Ingredients(Serves two hungry, impatient diners)2 servings fresh angel hair pasta(or dried, if you have an extra two or three minutes to spare)1 tablespoon salt3 tablespoons olive oil4 cloves garlic, minced1/4-3/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes (depending on your heat tolerance)1 lemon, zested1/2 cup fresh parsley (regular or Italian), chopped finely1/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano1/2 teaspoon freshly grated black pepperDirections1. Add salt to a medium-size pot of water and bring it to a boil.2. Add pasta and cook according to directions.3. As pasta cooks: in a sauté pan over medium-high heat, add oil, minced garlic, and chili flakes. Sauté for one minute, or until garlic just begins to turn golden. Remove from heat until pasta is cooked. Use a glass or cup to reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water. Then drain pasta. Move sauté pan back on to the heat. Add pasta and reserved pasta water to the ingredients in the pan, then add the zest, parsley, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly. Top with parmigiano and serve immediately.


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Phantom Cowboys
In three small American towns, young men's adolescent dreams intersect with the realities of their adulthood. Spanning nearly a decade, this searing documentary is a meditation on youth, tradition, and the evolving hopes and dreams of modern adolescents in the forgotten industrial towns across America.
Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2018 - Documentary Competition - World premiere
- Year
- 2018
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 93 mins
- Format
- HD Video
- Director
- Daniel Patrick Carbone
- Producer
- Daniel Patrick Carbone, Ryan Scafuro, Annie Waldman
- Editor
- Thomas Niles
- Director of Photography
- Daniel Patrick Carbone, Ryan Scafuro
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Watch This Before You Buy Assassins's Creed Origins
Assassins Creed Origins is a big step forward in AC Franchise. After Unity, the series got pretty bad critical and fan reception. AC Origins is probably the most ambitious AC game since the first one and also the first game in the series that is not getting released annually. I personally love AC Games and have high hopes for this one.
Gameranx made a video on Assasins Creed Origins where Jake Baldino gives straight gameplay with some cons and pros. I Assure you that this is one of the best reviews on the youtube right now.
#Watch This Before You Buy Assassins's Creed Origins


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Thanksgiving and Beyond ForecastNovember 27, 2008 at 7:50 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
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Thanksgiving: AM Patchy Fog, Mostly Cloudy-High 72
Thanksgiving Night: Chance for Showers & Isolated Thunderstorms-Low 48
Friday: Scatter Showers Early, Cooler-High 62
Friday Night: Clearing, Cool-Low 43
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, Windy & Cool-High 60
Saturday Night: Mostly Fair-Low 41
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, Windy & Cool-High 61
Sunday Night: Mostly Fair-Low 35
Football Weather in Austin for UT and A& M Thanksgiving Night-
Slight Chance for a Shower with temperatures in the 60's
Bedlam Series- OU at OK STATE Saturday Night-Partly Cloudy and Cold with temperatures in the 40's.
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