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I am recently interested in the properties of Bose-Einstein condensation in two-dimension hydrodynamic turbulence. Without the Ekman term (linear friction), the time to reach a saturated state is proportional to the Reynolds number, which can be very long. Therefore, I want to improve my GPU code to use adaptive time stepping.
The idea of adaptive time stepping is simple. One find the maximum flow speed and apply the Courant–Friedrichs–Lewy stability condition to adjust the step size. For the convection term, the condition is
where the Courant–Friedrichs–Lewy constant, , depends on the details of the integration schemes.
This technique is almost standard in computational fluid dynamic codes written for CPUs. However, for GPUs, things are a little bit more complicated. GPUs are massive parallel processors. Using a naive loop to find the maximum
double find_max(const double *u, const int n1, const int n2) { double max = 0.0; for(int i = 0; i < n1 * n2; ++i) if(max < u[i]) max = u[i]; return max; }
is inefficient. Indeed, this is the reason I haven't put adaptive time stepping into sg2. An idea raises naturally is to employ a tree-based algorithm. Ideally, the comparison at the same level are done in parallel, which reduces the step complexity to . In reality, however, steps means cost complexity on a parallel machine. This is again inefficient.
The true resolution is to mix serial and parallel algorithms. Applying Brent's theory, we should launch only threads. Each thread needs to do sequential work. Their results are then combined together by the tree-based algorithm. The total cost is only .
The CUDA SDK comes with a reduction example. On Mac OS X, it is located in the directory
/Developer/GPU Computing/C/src/reduction. The rationality behind the implementation is documented in this white paper. However, I found the highly optimized code quite ugly. Because the step size computation is only a small part of the code, I can afford to use a less optimized, but easier to understand code:
#define TIDE 512 __global__ void kern(double *max, const double *u, const int n1, const int n2) { __shared__ double max[TIDE]; const int t = threadIdx.x; const int j = blockDim.x * blockIdx.x + t; int i; max[t] = 0.0; /* Serial part of the algorithm */ if(j < N2) for(i = 0; i < n1; ++i) { const int h = i * n2 + j; if(max[t] < u[h]) max[t] = u[h]; } __syncthreads(); /* Parallel tree-based reduction */ for(i = TIDE / 2; i > 0; i /= 2) { if(t < i && max[t] < max[t + i]) max[t] = max[t + i]; __syncthreads(); } /* Output is an array with gsz elements, see below */ if(t == 0) max[blockIdx.x] = max[0]; }
Note that each block has one output. So
max[] contains
gridDim.x elements. Within the same kernel, we cannot reduce it into a single number because blocks cannot talk to each other by shared memory. In principle, we can call the reduction kernel another time with only
gridDim.x == 1 but it is just easier to do this final reduction on the CPU. Here is the host (driver) function for that:
double find_max(const double *u, const int n1, const int n2) { const int bsz = TIDE; const int gsz = (N2 - 1) / TIDE + 1; double max = 0.0; kern<<<gsz, bsz>>>(buff, u, n1, n2); cudaMemcpy(host, buff, sizeof(double) * gsz, cudaMemcpyDeviceToHost); for(int i = 0; i < gsz; ++i) if(max < host[i]) max = host[i]; return max; }
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The TreeTop 10 Pack allows you to purchase 10 tickets for $46/ticket for a total of $460 (a $570 value!). Tickets are transferable to friends and family, and must be used within 1 year of the purchase date.
After purchase, you will receive an email with 10 ticket vouchers with codes, that can be put in as promo codes when you make a reservation online!

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Bolt 1.0.4 released
While we're hard at work on Bolt 1.1, we've also just released Bolt 1.0.4 as an ongoing maintenance release for all current user of Bolt. This release includes some minor new features, together with some small fixes, issues and tweaks. Last week, we wrote about what's going to happen for the upcoming releases of Bolt, so you should catch up if you've missed it.
These is the changelog for Bolt 1.0.4. The numbers behind the items correspond with Github issue numbers.
- New: "Clear cache" has it's own (simple) page now. Fixes #256.
- New: Allow 'default_status' in contenttype. Fixes #284.
- New: 'select' fields now support 'multiple: true'. Fixes #288.
- New: Added an 'inbetween screen' for database check. Fixes #257.
- Enhancement: Added a bunch of sanity checks for contenttypes. Fixes #285, fixes #286.
- Enhancement: Working on simpleforms: mostly adding classes, to target individual fields with CSS.
- Enhancement: The 'homepage' setting doesn't just match 'page/about', but also '/page/about'. Fixes #317.
- Enhancement: Prevent "Flash of unstyled content" for debug bar.
- Enhancement: Improved notice for magic_quotes.
- Enhancement: Made menu description in header a bit more descriptive. Fixes #307.
- Change: "Developer" and "Admin" users always have access to all of the contenttypes. Fixes #283.
- Change: Added composer's new "prefer-stable" flag.
- Fix: NiceUrls extension works properly again.
- Fix: Bolt no longer adds html-snippets in content other than HTML (like XML or JSON).
- Fix: Don't show titles/names twice in contentrow. Fixes #312.
- Fix: Prevent slugs from ending with a '-'.
- Fix: Allow disabling of users.
- And some other, really minor fixes and changes.
To upgrade an existing install, or to setup a new one, just follow the instructions. When you do an upgrade, you will not overwrite your modified settings with the upgrade. You should still make a backup before doing an upgrade, though. Get the latest .tgz or .zip, or browse the folder with the distributions.


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Use our BIC / SWIFT code finder to look up a SWIFT code. Search by bank or country, or search for the SWIFT code of a particular bank branch. If you've already got a code, you can use the BIC / SWIFT finder to check that it's correct.
SWIFT is short for the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. Despite its oversized name, it too is simply a worldwide bank ID.
Unlike IBAN, which identifies specific bank accounts, SWIFT refers to a specific bank only — including banks in the US. Some 40,000 banks and offices worldwide are part of the SWIFT network.
A SWIFT number is an alphanumeric number containing information that identifies a bank and branch. It can be eight or 11 characters long, depending on which bank office it refers to.
An example of a SWIFT code is this one for a Capital One in New York City: NFBKUS33.
We can break down this SWIFT code to discover:
If you live in a country that participates in SWIFT, find your SWIFT number on your bank statement, by signing in to your online banking system or by calling your bank.
If you're sending money internationally and need a SWIFT number, ask your recipient for the SWIFT number of the bank to which their account belongs.
You can usually find your bank's BIC or SWIFT code in your bank account statements. Or, you can use our BIC / SWIFT code finder.
Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) is an industry-owned cooperative supplying secure messaging services and interface software to over 7,000 financial institutions in 200 countries/regions. SWIFT provides messaging services to banks, broker-dealers, and investment managers, as well as to market infrastructures in payments, treasury, securities, and trade. These services help their customers reduce costs, improve automation, and manage risk. SWIFT is also the main standards body for interbank communications.
The receiving bank can execute the payment order before the value date specified for the crediting of funds. Therefore, the revocation of a payment order will be effective only if it reaches the receiving bank before the execution of the payment order. If not, authorisation of the beneficiary is needed. If the execution of revoking payment instruction involves a retransfer of funds to the sending bank, the value applicable to this transfer will follow the rules foreseen for a new transaction.
The fastest way to find the correct SWIFT code for your bank, is to contact your bank and ask them. (Most banks have this information on their website and/or within your online banking page with them.)
SWIFT codes are used when transferring money between banks, in particular for international wire transfers or SEPA payments. Banks also use these codes to exchanging messages.
Before you can receive an international payment, you'll need to provide the sender with some details, including:
Remember, if the payment is taking place outside of the EEA you'll also need to agree with the sender who is going to pay the charges. If you wish to receive a SEPA credit transfer, you'll need to provide the sender with an IBAN and SWIFTBIC.
IBAN stands for International Bank Account Number, which you can use when making or receiving international payments.
Your IBAN doesn't replace your sort code & account number ─ it's an additional number with extra information to help overseas banks identify your account for payments.
You can find your IBAN on your statement or you can use the tool on our international payments page to generate your IBAN for any of your Barclays accounts.
A SWIFT code (or SWIFTBIC, as it's sometimes known) is a code that helps overseas banks identify which bank to send money to. For example, if an overseas bank is sending to a payment to your Barclays UK account, they'll need to know our SWIFT code: BUKBGB22. It is made up of 8 or 11 characters (4 indicating the bank code, 2 the country, 2 the locality, and 3 the branch code).
If you want to make a SEPA Credit Transfer, you'll need an IBAN. Some countries also require you to provide an IBAN with your payment instruction.
No. For domestic payments, US banks use a domestic routing code to identify your specific bank and bank account. It's made of a nine-digit ABA number that identifies your bank and branch and your unique account number.
This routing number is often found at the bottom of your personal checks or by signing in to your online banking system.
SWIFT Code: The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) (also known as ISO 9362, SWIFT-BIC, BIC code, SWIFT ID or SWIFT code) is a standard format of Business Identifier Codes approved by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is a unique identification code for both financial and non-financial institutions. (When assigned to a non-financial institution, a code may also be known as a Business Entity Identifier or BEI).
These codes are used when transferring money between banks, particularly for international wire transfers, and also for the exchange of other messages between banks. The codes can sometimes be found on account statements. SWIFT and BIC codes are basically the same.
The tool is provided for informational purposes only. Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate data, users must acknowledge that this website accepts no liability whatsoever with respect to its accuracy. Only your bank can confirm the correct bank account information. If you are making an important payment, which is time critical, we recommend to contact your bank first.
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Analysis of Financial Ratios
NIM (Net Interest Margin): Net interest margin (NIM) is a measure of the difference between the interest income generated by banks or other financial institutions and the amount of interest paid out to their lenders (for example, deposits), relative to the amount of their (interest-earning) assets. Thus, it also has high correlation to interest spread and thus impacts profitability of the bank. NIM of Andhra Bank is 2.77 which is greater than the average of all public sector banks but less than average NIM of all banks in India. This indicates that the bank is doing well as compared to an average PSB in India but lagging among all banks in India.
COF (Cost of Funds): Cost of funds for a bank is the average interest rate paid to depositors on financial products such as savings account, current account, and fixed deposits etc. Lower CoF is better for banks as it will increase profitability. COF of Andhra Bank is 7.13 which is poorer than the average among PSBs as well as poorer than average CoF of all banks.
Return on Advances: Return on advances indicates the average interest rate at which the bank lends money to the borrowers. Higher return of advances is better for higher profitability of the bank (however, higher interest rates also indicate risky assests). So this ratio should be read along with NPA Ratio for better understanding about the bank.
Return on Equity (ROE): Return on equity is the measure of bank's profitability. Higher the better. [RoE = Net Profit / Total Equity].
CRAR: Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (also known as Capital Adequacy Ratio is the ratio of bank's capital to its risk. This ratio is also monitored by RBI for all banks and higher value indicates higher stability for a bank. CRAR of Andhra Bank is 11.76 which is less than group average among PSBs and also less than average of all banks.
NPA Ratio: Non Performing Assets refer to loans that are in jeopardy of default. Once the borrower has failed to make interest or principal payments for 90 days the loan is considered to be a non-performing asset. Thus, NPA Ratio = [Non Perforing Assets/Total Assets]. Higher NPA Ratio indicates riskiness of the bank and losses as it may result in write downs. If you are investing in a bank, be aware to check this ratio carefully. NPA Ratio of Andhra Bank is 2.45 which is high and it is poorer than average NPA of PSBs as well as average NPA of all banks.


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Ancient Strengthening Technique - Chapter 509
AST 509 - Stone of Life, back to Heavenly Palace!
''I owe you a pair of earrings! This is all I have now!''
Qing Shui opened up his broken and shivering palm which was covered in blood. The thing in his palm was precisely the delicate Silver Moon Wolf Earring. It's just that it was fully stained with blood.
Tears started dripping down from the eyes of the Misty Hall's Palace Mistress. The tears wet her veils. She wasn't someone who would be moved so easily, but right now, the only thing she felt was sadness and sorrow.
She used to have a happy family. She had parents that loved her, a background which people admired. But amidst this, a tragedy happened. Her mother died early. Her dad, disappeared.
Luckily, her body possessed really good talent. On top of that, she also unintentionally discovered an Underground Shine later on and got a lot of benefits from it. It was one of the reasons why she managed to improve at such an incredible pace.
Considering that the Di Clan had a huge family and business, they didn't really care much about this daughter that left. In addition, the place she left for was the Residence of the Sky Tyrant Lord. This way, the relationship between the Di Clan and the Residence of the Sky Tyrant Lord could be considered to be firmly established.
The two clans had always been long time friends. They left her at the Residence of the Sky Tyrant Lord so that their relationship with each other would be even closer. This way, they would be able to look after each other and continue to develop further.
The Sky Tyrant Lord and his men looked at the Misty Hall Palace Mistress. After that, they looked at Di Qing before eventually glancing towards the two old men.
''Foster father still hopes that you will return to the Residence of the Sky Tyrant Lord. This is the wish of both the Di Clan as well as the Residence of the Sky Tyrant Lord.'' The Sky Tyrant Lord gently told the Misty Hall Palace Mistress.
Her only response was silence.
''Uncle Tian, let her calm down first. Don't worry, I am here.'' Di Qing comforted the Sky Tyrant Lord.
The Sky Tyrant Lord shook his head. A powerful aura flashed across his eyes. After he nodded his head at Di Qing, he told the eight people behind him: ''We will leave now!''
There was a hint of suppressed anger in his voice.
From the time he appeared until the time he left, it had only been less than six hours. In the end, there were only a few people left at the site!
''Sister!'' Di Qing called out to Di Chen gently.
''I am already like this, what does the Di Clan want? I already have nothing to do with Di Clan. The Di Clan doesn't really need me anyway. Stop annoying me in the future.'' Di Chen said without even lifting up her head.
Old man Tan gave a hint to the zealous old man beside him. After that, the old man that was the closest to Qing Shui suddenly drew out his sword and flung himself at Qing Shui.
The whole incident was so sudden that no one was able to react in time.
But right at this moment, Di Qing who was nearby took action as soon as she saw the old man make his move. She immediately struck her sword at the old man's long sword. Even though she successfully drove away the old man, but a trace of fresh blood still flowed out from the corner of her mouth.
Di Chen glanced towards the old man who attempted a sneak attack with her sharp eyes. Just when she was about to make her move, Qing Shui said softly: ''Forget it, don't do anything about it.''
''We should go too.'' The zealous old man stated to his comrade.
''Miss Di Qing, I suppose you will no longer return to Sword Tower. But I still hope that you will convince your sister to not get involved in the things between the Sword Tower and the Heavenly Palace.'' The zealous old man said while smiling.
No matter what, their goal today was accomplished. Their secret worry, Qing Shui, could be considered ridded. This way, as long as the two women did not get involved in the Sword Tower and the Heavenly Palace's affairs, it would be hard to decide which sect would emerge victorious. They were once again standing on the same starting line.
Di Qing didn't say anything. The zealous old man led old man Tan and left in a hurry with their injured comrade.
The Misty Hall Palace Mistress held the earrings that Qing Shui gave her as she stood beside Qing Shui.
Both of Qing Shui's leg were in a decent condition. Unfortunately, all of his meridians were destroyed, his dantian had also been emptied. The only thing left behind was his Emperor's Qi.
Qing Shui was unaware of the blood and sweat that was flowing down his body. For now, he was completely unable to feel the pain on his body. He felt aggrieved, he had a lot of things that he was unable to let go of. The suppression in his heart was many times more painful than the pain he felt physically.
If it hadn't been for the effects of the Five Dragon Pellet, Qing Shui would most likely have died already.
Unknowingly, tears started to stream down his face. He looked into the direction of the Hundred Miles City. Qing Shui's state of mind was very unstable at the moment, he had hoped so badly that he would be able to go back there once more. He was worried about the Qing Family, worried about his mother, Qing Qing......
''This time, I am not going to be able to escape from death. Could you do me a favor? I will be worried if other people were to do it.'' Qing Shui said softly to Di Chen who was next to him.
''You will be fine......''
''Deliver this to the Qing Clan. Pass it to an old man called Lin Zhanhan. Don't tell them about what happened to me......'' Qing Shui said as he passed his last remaining Great Revitalizing Pellet to the Misty Hall's Palace Mistress.
This Great Revitalizing Pill could enable Lin Zhanhan to recover his power back to the pinnacle of the Martial King stage. In the Hundred Miles City, and even in the Canglang Country, a Martial King was an unrivalled existence. This way, the Qing Clan might still have a bit of strength to survive.
No matter what, whether Lin Zhanhan decided to stay behind or to leave, all of this was of little importance. In any case, letting him recover his power would only benefit Qing Clan.
As he stared into the distance, Qing Shui unknowingly reminisced about a lot of the things that happened in the past. No wonder people tend to enjoy recalling memories when they were old. People would only turn around to look back when they were no longer capable of doing anything. The only thing left for them were memories.
The two exceptionally beautiful women looked at Qing Shui from behind. They felt incomparably sad. For someone his age, they were originally supposed to be high-spirited. No matter which influential clan he ended up in, he would be in popular demand. But at the moment, he was just like an old man past his prime. He looked very lonely.
Furthermore, the dispirited aura from his body made people's hearts feel heavy.
Qing Shui, you won't die!'' Di Chen walked to Qing Shui's side and said gently.
He turned around and looked at the woman who had helped him on numerous occasions. She was a magnificent and unique woman. Qing Shui didn't know how he could make a woman like her shed tears for him. He had no idea why.
''Thank you, but I no longer have any chances to do anything for you. I know about my own situation!'' Even though Qing Shui still had many regrets, he still chose to face the reality in front of him.
Slowly, Qing Shui began to calm down. It felt really weird, as a warmth sensation flooded his body, the painful feelings from before also began to fade away.
Could this be when a person reached a point of enlightenment?
Qing Shui smiled bitterly. Unfortunately, it's no longer of any use. If he still had his cultivation, Qing Shui felt that he would definitely be able to make his power take a huge leap forwards once more. But now, he could only minimize his sufferings to make sure he could go to the afterlife peacefully.
When a senior monk died in a seated posture, this should be how they felt as well.
''You really don't have to die!''
The Misty Hall's Palace Mistress took out a pendant. As soon as she took it out, Qing Shui could already feel the terrifying spiritual fluctuation from it. There was a stone on top of the pendant. It was the size of a red date.
''Stone of Life!''
Qing Shui could recognize this object with a glance. This object had the same effect as the Flower of Life. It could increase one's lifespan. However, one had to be consumed whereas the other one had to be worn. It's just that there was a huge gap between the ability of the Flower of Life compared to that of the Stone of Life. Hence, their value also differed by a lot.
The uses of ''Stone of Life'' was very unique. It could increase one's lifespan!
It could increase one's lifespan by three years!
By wearing the 'Stone of Life', one could increase their lifespan by three years. So long as they were still breathing, they would be able to hold on for three years, even if they were just an empty shell without any power. So long as you wore it while you were still breathing, it would still enable you to survive up to three years like a walking corpse.
During the time when Qing Shui was distracted, the Misty Hall's Palace Mistress already put on the Stone of Life around Qing Shui's neck. This Stone of Life was precisely the object that she discovered while she was in the Underground Shrine.
''Unfortunately, it could only extend one's lifespan by three years. Furthermore, in the future, he can only live the rest of his life like a normal person unless he manages to find those legendary treasures within three years. But after all, those things only belonged to the legends.'' The Misty Hall's Palace Mistress helped Qing Shui wear the Stone of Life while thinking about his life in the future.
But three years were better than nothing. When the Misty Hall's Palace Mistress saw Qing Shui's expression that looked reluctant to leave, she felt that these three years might just be enough for him to realize some of his wishes.
''Lets go back. I will definitely help you find a way to recover.'' The Misty Hall's Palace Mistress said gently as she put the Stone of Life onto Qing Shui's chest.
''I owe you too much, I don't know what I can do to return these favors.'' Qing Shui looked at the extreme beauty that was almost within his reach and said while feeling both happy and agonized.
''I hope you can continue to live on well!''
At this moment, Di Qing walked to the front of Qing Shui. Similarly, her body was also stained with blood. After Qing Shui saw her, he tried his best to take out a bottle of Jinchuang Powder and passed it to her.
Di Qing accepted it. After she took it, with her back facing Qing Shui, she poured down a bit of Jinchuang Powder onto her body.
This was already the third time Di Qing called Di Chen, Sister!
Di Chen glanced at Di Qing: ''What exactly do you want?''
Di Chen's tone was unkind. Qing Shui could tell that the two sisters were on bad terms. Whoever gave birth to this pair of sisters, Qing Shui felt that it must have been the result of the karma which they accumulated for generations.
But on the contrary, it was karma from doing evil rather than good!
''If I too refused to go back to the Di Clan, would you have treated me differently?'' Di Qing turned around. She looked at Di Chen with a smile and said.
Di Chen didn't say anything.
''You hate Di Clan! You hate father!'' Di Qing softly carried on with what she said. The expression on her face looked calm and tranquil.
''There is no such thing as familial love in an aristocratic clan. The benefits to the clan are above everything else. Everything only centres around the development of the clan. Just like big brother, he has always liked the mistress from the Xigong Clan. But in the end, he still married the mistress from Su Clan. Sister, the more bright one looked from the outside, the more old-fashioned they would be inside. When a person looked like they are the happiest person amongst the crowds, they are most-likely the person who was suffering the most.
Di Qing's words didn't surprise Qing Shui. This woman has always been constantly in touch with the outside world. She was different from the Misty Hall's Palace Mistress. It seemed like behind everyone's back, there was often a story that no one was aware of. It wasn't totally unexpected that these things would happen.
''Sister, can we siblings not be like this? I know you are very lonely, actually, I am lonely too.'' Di Qing gently pulled Di Chen's sleeve.
Misty Hall's Palace Mistress didn't shake off Di Qing's hand. She was actually feeling quite confused. On top of that, there was also Qing Shui's current condition for her to worry about. She smiled bitterly as she summoned the Blue Luan.
''Let's go back!''
''This is for you. I believe that you will be going back really soon.'' Di Chen passed the Great Revitalizing Pill to Qing Shui.
Qing Shui didn't reject it. For now,he had no choice, as he wasi no longer able to refine it. Otherwise, it wouldn't have mattered even if he were to give her one. But right now, Qing Shui felt that it would be more useful if he let Lin Zhanhan ingest it.
Other than his legs, the bone across Qing Shui's entire body had basically been broken into tiny pieces. He slowly took off the battle armor and put on a thin cloth.
Everytime he moved, he would feel tremendous pain rack across his whole body.
For now, only the Yin-yang Image in his sea of consciousness was still slowly revolving, giving out bits of golden light. Unfortunately, it lacked the qi of Ancient Strengthening Technique, making it almost useless. But it still gave Qing Shui a tiny ray of hope.
This mysterious Yin-Yang Image gave Qing Shui the feeling that it had some kind of mysterious and unknown power.
''Don't move! I am going to help you wrap your wounds!'' Di Chen was holding some bandages when she talked to Qing Shui.
Eventually, Qing Shui, in an extremely unnatural way, got his upper clothes taken off. The two women slowly helped him wrap his wounds with bandages. They started by getting his bones fixed first. Unfortunately, Qing Shui at the moment, didn't have the mood to experience this tremendous gentleness.
It had just been a while and Qing Shui was already wrapped up like a rice dumpling. Both of his arms had also been set rigidly in place.
''Why are you so good to me?'' When Qing Shui asked this question, he felt a sense of déjàvu. After thinking, he realised this was the very phrase that people would often ask him in the past.
Qing Shui wanted to know the answer to this question really badly.
''I don't know, I just feel that you are really important to me......''
This was the Misty Hall's Palace Mistress' answer.
They endured the hardships of travelling and rushed towards the Heavenly Palace. After two months, the bandages around Qing Shui had long been taken down. Even though it was said that when one hurt their muscles or bones, it would only take them a hundred days to recover, but Qing Shui's injuries were much more serious than that. Luckily his recovery speed was still at a pretty good rate. If he still had his cultivation, he believed that with his recovery ability, one day would have been enough for him to recover completely.
The Blue Luan flew directly into the Heavenly Palace.
A lot of people saw Qing Shui. But from their unusual gazes, Qing Shui could already tell that they had all found out about what happened.
But Qing Shui mocked and laughed at himself: ''Sister Chen, it's fine, put me down!''
This was the first time Qing Shui voluntarily called someone sister.
When Di Chen heard him calling her sister, she was also stunned. But after that, she gave out a wry smile as she made the Blue Luan descend.
''Everyone look, Qing Shui, isn't he supposed to be dead?''
''I heard rumors that said the meridians in his body were destructed. Even I can feel that all of his power had been crippled. He no longer feels as mysterious as he was in the past.'' A middle-aged man said loudly.
''When one is at the pinnacle, there are bound to be haters. He really is too outstanding.''
''His life later on will likely be really difficult. A lot of people are not going to let him off easily.''
This was how the world worked, it was the hypocrisy of humanity. It was the same wherever you go. These irrelevant people would not affect Qing Shui even in the slightest. Let alone that Qing Shui wasn't even paying attention to them at the moment.
The news about Qing Shui coming back spread like wildfire. Furthermore, the news about him coming back as a useless person got spread widely around the Heavenly Palace. Not only the Heavenly Palace, even the Sword Tower, the Demon Beast Sect, the Alchemist Sect as well as the Hai Clan also known found out about it.
''Haha, to think he would end up like this too......'' inside a courtyard, Tan Yang from the Tan Clan of the Sword Tower laughed loudly. He laughed to the point that he lost his mind, so much so that he started crying tears. For someone who didn't know what was going on, they might see him as an eccentric person.
''Grandpa, thank you! Today is the happiest day of my life. So what if I'm unable to recover, I want to see his face when he gets insulted by a lot of people.'' Tan Yang said happily while looking at the old man Tan.
Old man Tan also let out a sigh of relief. Qing Shui being handicapped could be considered to have removed one of the biggest worries in his heart. Or else, it's very likely that the Sword Tower would be finished. The Tan Clan would also end up like Feng Clan.
''Yang Er, grandpa will definitely make you recover. I have already found a way to do it, it's just that I still need a bit of time.''
The Demon Beast Sect!
''Haha, this is great, just great! Green Cloud Continent has once again gone back to how it used to be.'' Said the Grand Elder while looking at the elegant and harmonious old man.
''Actually, I am more excited to see how the brat would skyrocket through the continent.'' The elegant and harmonious old man chuckled as he looked at the Grand Elder.
''Mister Tai, actually, I also wanted to witness it. It's just that I don't want to risk it. The conflicts between him and Demon Beast Sect have gone to the extreme. I can only say that it's a shame.''


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Mary Bergeron Elementary is a new K-5 school which opened its doors in September of 2017. The school is located in Edson, AB which is located in west central Alberta along the beautiful Yellowhead highway and is one of two elementary schools that are part of the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division. We are proud to serve the Edson and Yellowhead communities.
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Thank You For Joining Food Republic's Twitter Chat/
Today was a great day for Food Republic as it hosted its first live Twitter Chat with me and a few others: Chefs John Besh, Andrew Zimmern, Aaron Sanchez, Michael Voltaggio, and  Beau MacMillan and food websites Foodspotting and Food+Tech Connect. The topic of the Twitter chat was: "Food and Social Media: What are our responsibilities?" The discussion was meant to generate ideas, raise awareness, and spur social action to help alleviate the famine crisis in the Horn of Africa. It was a great conversation that raised a lot of important social media issues.
I want to thank all my friends that joined me for their concern about this important issue to me as well as for their support towards Food Republic. It's food industry professionals like you that help create such a vibrant food community and make me proud to be a part of this industry. My sincere thanks!
Don't forget that our online auction is still going on where you can bid on donations from all the chefs, with proceeds going to the UNICEF relief efforts to victims of the East African drought. Click here to bid on our items.
For those of you who couldn't join us, here are some of the questions and highlights from the conversation:
Q.2 What do you feel are your responsibilities to your communities if any?
From Chef Michael Voltaggio on benefiting causes: Part I, Part II
From Chef John Besh on being stewards of the community.
Q.3 What made you interested in joining this conversation?
From Chef Andrew Zimmern on hunger issues.
Q.4 Has the famine in Africa affected you? How?
From Chef Aaron Sanchez on Hurricane Katrina in NOLA, Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV
From Chef Andrew Zimmern on coming close to home.
From Chef Beau MacMillan on being a parent.
Q.5 How do you feel social media has changed the food world?
From Danielle Gould on accountability.
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Tantasqua coach Jeff Child said he has been concerned about the Warriors� lack of intensity this season.
That shouldn�t be a problem anymore.
Tantasqua coughed up a 10-point halftime lead, but the Warriors responded with a solid finish, as junior guard Jake Gubitose stepped up in overtime to lift No. 4 Tantasqua to a 50-47 win over No. 5 Groton-Dunstable in a Division 2 quarterfinal last night in Sturbridge.
�It�s been a frustrating season for us. I don�t want to say it to put anyone down, but to get them up for games has been so hard this year,� Child said. �I came here tonight and said this was what they�ve been waiting for, and they responded. �
The Warriors will face No. 8 St. Bernard�s (14-7) in a semifinal at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Clark University. The teams have met the last two years in the Division 2 championship, with Tantasqua winning a classic both years.
With the Crusaders (17-7) leading, 47-46, with just over a minute left in overtime, Tantasqua�s Brandon Forcier (14 points) missed a 3-pointer from the left side. Groton-Dunstable came down with the rebound, but Gubitose came in from behind and swiped the ball away. Gubitose (15 points) dribbled at the top of the arc before driving in for a layup to make it 48-47 with 40 seconds left.
After Groton-Dunstable�s Derek McCaffrey missed a running jumper at the other end, Gubitose was fouled. Gubitose sank a pair of foul shots with 21 seconds left to push the lead to 50-47. After the Crusaders� Cam Willcox missed a 3-pointer with 5 seconds to play, McCaffrey unloaded another 3-point try over 6-foot-3 forward Dan Kemp (15 points), but it hit the rim, and Forcier grabbed the rebound to run out the clock and start the celebration.
�I was just fighting on offense, if the ball went up, I was trying to go to the hoop and try to get it,� Gubitose said. �Luckily I got the board and was able to put it up. I was finally hitting my free throws, and we were able to stop them on defense, and that was what kept us up on offense.�
McCaffrey was amazing in the second half, pulling Groton-Dunstable back from a 25-15 halftime deficit by scoring 16 of his game-high 25 points in that span. The Crusaders outscored Tantasqua, 15-5, in the third quarter to tie the game at 30, but that slow start � and Tantasqua limiting Ryan Romich to just seven points � doomed Groton-Dunstable.
�Any time in a game like this you can�t show up and score 15 points in the first half,� Groton-Dunstable coach Keith Woods said. �We really struggled, and it seemed like we were out of sync, but we relied on Derek McCaffrey to bring us back.�
Pat McKinney 5 2 12, Derek McCaffrey 10 2 25, Brian McCarron 1 0 2, Ryan Romich 3 1 7, Cam Willcox 0, Andrew Scire 0, Joe Cullen 0, Brett Ursprung 0 1 1, Phil Brady 0, Eric Rhanasto 0, Kyle Romich 0, Pete Liljegren 0, Will Perogoy 0. Totals: 19 6 47.
Kyle White 1 2 3, Chris Brooks 0, Jon Cook 0, Mike Deluca 0, Brandon Forcier 3 6 14, Jake Gubitose 5 5 15, Kyle Patruno 0, Dan Kemp 7 0 15, Joe LeMay 1 0 2, Cesaar Rodriguez 0, Matt Phillips 0, Zach Berry 0. Totals: 17 13 50.
Halftime: T, 25-15. Regulation: Tied, 42-42. 3-point goals: McCaffrey 3, Forcier 2, Kemp. Records: GD 17-7, T 18-4.


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"I describe it as an absurdist manifesto told through 24 fictional Spice Girls, because that's a better way of marketing the show. What I should be saying is, 'it's a really stupid show about the Spice Girls'."
John-Luke Roberts is having a breakthrough. Long established as one of the most consistently inventive—and funny—comedians at the Fringe, his latest offering All I Wanna Do Is [FX: GUNSHOTS] With a [FX: GUN RELOADING] and a [FX: CASH REGISTER] and Perform Some Comedy!, directed by Sam Bailey, is garnering rave reviews and reaching audiences outside the alternative comedy intelligentsia.
It's tempting to attribute his current flush of success to dogged determination. Roberts has been ploughing his own idiosyncratic furrow for years, seemingly indifferent to notions of mainstream acceptance and commercial success. As a co-host of the Alternative Comedy Memorial Society, he's acted as the architect and figurehead of a wilfully left-field comedy scene. One could argue that only prevailing trends have prevented him from achieving wider impact, though he's not so sure. The comedian suggests his earlier work was hampered by structural issues.
"All my shows have been about something and people haven't really noticed, which made me realise I hadn't quite put them together in the right way," he says. "It's a tricky balance. You've got to be funny throughout. As soon as you make it about something, you can put that in the jokes to an extent. But when it's absurdist jokes you're dealing with, then you have to be oblique in a way. You have to put enough of the theme in for it to register, but not so much that it dominates and turns into something that isn't comedy.
"Around the time of my very first solo show I said I thought the follow up was going to be called A Cogent Defence of Absurdity... Live! but I didn't do it. I've realised I didn't have the tools to put that show together then."
While Roberts says he's been steadily honing the techniques required to pull off his strongest work to date, it has to be said that its premise—"laughing at things we don't understand"—is particularly suited to his nonsensical stylings. Certainly, the dissolution of a long-term relationship, mental illness and his father's death were difficult topics to broach in this fashion.
"All art has to be about something," he goes on. "If you've made a choice for it not to be about something, then it's sort of about not being about something, which is absurdism in a way." This sounds labyrinthine and confusing.
"That's the joy of it. I want people to be able to walk away from this show saying, 'I have no idea what that was about; that was hilarious'. I'm also happy for people to walk away and think, 'Oh, that's an interesting point of view,' or 'That's a compelling defence of this type of comedy'.
"I go quite a long way to do weird stuff and let everybody in. You can do weird stuff in an open, generous way where you don't compromise what you're doing, but can let people know 'this is for you if you want it'."
Roberts is showing us that many people do in fact want bizarre character comedy revolving around imagined girl group members – they just don't know it yet. Reaching them is key.
"The title's unwieldy, sure, but it's been quite useful. In the marketing for this stuff you want to put off the people that won't like it as much as you want to draw in the people that will like it. I wouldn't sell this as a mainstream show. You need to come prepared."
You also need to put your money down in advance, for his current Fringe run signals a move away from the Free Fringe to a more mainstream Assembly venue. Roberts is philosophical when discussing the economics of the Fringe and sees pros and cons to working in both types of space. At the moment, the move seems to be paying dividends.
"The difference is how it's perceived. You need an audience to trust you enough to let you do this stuff and know that it must be good on some level. A way of doing this is to put it in a smarter room and have a [theatre] set there. I think image is important. Anything you can do to make it more beautiful is helpful."
Not that Roberts is one for taking easy options. Moments in our interview hint at tantalising methods of self sabotage the comedian may wish to explore in the future.
"There was a point where I was trying to slip in some references even I didn't understand. Someone said to me, 'You should have that line from [the science fiction film] Dune: "Let the spices flow" [sic]. And I thought, 'Maybe I should' – because I've not read or watched Dune."


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The University professor challenged his students with this question.
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A student bravely replied, "Yes he did!"
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The intense dry season, that is causing an abnormal breakout of fires across Barbados, is wreaking even greater havoc on the agriculture sector.
Produce such as sweet potatoes, beans and cristophene are now scarce, according to farmers; and they say Barbadians will soon have to pay more for their produce if the dry spell affecting the country continues for much longer.
Natalie Harewood, of Melrose, St Thomas, who has been involved in farming for 34 years, said she had resorted to buying from other farmers and importing produce to make a living, a practice she had been forced to do in recent years.
"Once I don't get rain, I can't do farming because I'm a rain-fed farmer. I don't have any kind of water; so it affects me six months a year; the other six months I do farming," she explained.
"Right now I'm preparing the ground for the rainy seasons. I start to plant the yams, and the seeds are bursting; but I think the rain would be coming sooner than what they think. I believe in the Lord. If we don't get rain soon, there's going to be a food shortage. We'll have to buy things more dear."
Richard Armstrong, the managing director of ARMAG Farms, said prices for some produce had already gone up.
"There has been an increase in prices . . . months ago. Ground provision for sure. Sweet potatoes are probably at its highest price now than [they would be at] this time of the year, and yams are fairly high-priced."
His farm, based in St Philip, utilizes a well system as well as multimillion-dollar irrigation equipment that transports water from 120 feet below the ground to the fields, some as far as a mile way.
The cost of growing crops has quadrupled, he said.
"Obviously we get better prices for the produce this time of the year even though the cost is higher. Because we are one of the few people who can grow things like these at this time of year; the market is here," he said.
"Most of the things we grow love rainwater and they don't so much respond to irrigation water so even though you're giving them as much water as [they would get when it] rains, it doesn't translate into the same yields. The vegetables like the rainwater."
Asked about the shortage, he said: "There's no two ways about that. The farmers, who have irrigation are stretched to keep things going. But potatoes are scarce; yams are getting scarce; cassava is relatively plentiful because that can handle some drought conditions."
Chief executive officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society, James Paul, also commented on the impact of the dry weather conditions, saying farmers throughout the entire country were suffering.
"For those crops that are grown a lot in the non-irrigated areas, you could see a reduction in the quantity of vegetables available, and right now the amount of water that we use even in the areas that we have irrigation would increase; so you would not get the type of efficiency that you would get in the wet season. That in itself will probably drive up the cost of production for farmers," he said.
The weather patterns have been closely monitored by the Caribbean Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) where Adrian Trotman serves as the chief of applied meteorology and climatology.
He said the dry season would likely end later than average, causing conditions to persist well into June, if not longer.
"What we've been having over the last couple months particularly since April and now into almost the entire period of May is a great deficit in the rainfall and we would expect this to impact particularly farming. The dry season hasn't been as long as is typical because we had a fairly wet January and into the first ten days of February. So the wet season ended later; and what we're seeing is the dry season is intense with suspected deficiency in rainfall and that is expected to continue for a bit longer."
This forecast is in line with information obtained from the Barbados Official Meteorological Services.
An official at that agency told Barbados TODAY that forecast models indicated that residents should expect a lower than average rainy season, which begins in June.
This has been linked to conditions in the Pacific due to the El Nino phenomenon, Trotman said.
At the same time, he said, Barbados should have enough water to carry residents though the period.
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Lampard contract talks – a never ending story
The England midfielder's current Stamford Bridge deal expires at the end of the season and this has led to a flurry of speculation regarding the 34-year-old's future.
That intensified on Tuesday when Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay was quoted as saying talks has begun with Lampard – a move that would be welcomed by Chelsea fans frustrated the club's Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich has yet to offer the Blues hero a new contract.
A report had it that Chelsea is in "ongoing" talks with Frank Lampard over extending his contract according to the club's chief executive Ron Gourlay, the club would late refute the report (as seen below)
The 34-year-old midfielder was told he wouldn't be offered a new deal by the club last year, with his current deal due to run out at the end of this season. However, the Blues have reportedly approached the England international directly without going through his agent.
"Discussions with Frank Lampard are ongoing. But they must be kept confidential at this stage," Ron Gourlay revealed to reporters.
Lampard is believed to be desperate to extend his 12-year stay at Stamford Bridge with his sights also set on representing England at World Cup 2014 in Brazil, while he only needs four more goals to eclipse Bobby Tambling's all-time club record of 202 goals.
Gourlay also commented on the uncertainty around interim manager Rafa Benitez after a turbulent week for the Spaniard, explaining that the club will review his position once the season is over.
"It was the club's plan to have Rafa Benitez as the interim manager with the aim of securing a Champions League position at the end of the Premier League season," he said.
"We'll assess situation then. We can still win the Europa League and the FA Cup, but make no mistake, our priority lies with a Champions League spot."
However, the latest story has it that Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay has refused to be drawn into a discussion about whether midfielder Frank Lampard will stay at the European champions after his contract expires in June, the club said on Tuesday. After earlier media reports quoted Gourlay as saying talks were "ongoing" (as seen above) over a new deal between England's Lampard, 34, and the club he joined in 2001.
Then, Chelsea quickly refuted the reports, adding that any talks with their players "remain confidential".
Chelsea moved to clarify comments made by Gourlay – who did speak to the media in Bangkok as part of an ongoing trip to promote the club's pre-season trip to Asia – on their website Tuesday afternoon.
"I am not prepared to discuss this (Lampard's future) at this time," Gourlay said.
"Obviously conversations must remain confidential between the club and the players at all times so that is as much as I can say."
Lampard's exit from Chelsea, after 12 years of service, continues to draw nearer despite calls from the club's fans for him to stay.
The England international's agent Steve Kutner claimed in January that the club had told him, and Lampard, that he would "not be offered a contract under any circumstances".


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Klarius on 'recruitment drive'
Having recently invested in its manufacturing, warehouse and logistics infrastructure Klarius Products Ltd based in Cheadle is looking for up to 40 new employees over the next eight weeks. Anyone from the local area who has manufacturing skills, warehouse experience or administrative qualifications is being encouraged to get in touch.
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Just lie back, open your mouth and brace for incoming gyros.
Yep, Welcome To Thornbury is going Greek this weekend, which means the scent of roasting lamb is gonna waft about 20km down High St. It's their first ever dedicated Greek food festival, and the guys have got a few little surprises up their blue and white sleeves.
Here's what's happening: the park will be taken over by the likes of Jimmy Grants (gyros), Jim Brown Cypriot Food (kleftico, koupes and sheftalies), Chef Calamari (calamari, duh) and The Malakas (panakopita, kreatopita and stifado). Mr Burger will be throwing down a one-off Greek burger (with enough garlic sauce to stop a charging bull elephant), and the boys from St Gerry's will be on hand, throwing Greek doughnuts into waiting mouths like dolphin trainers at Sea World.
Behind the bar you can expect ice-cold Mythos lager—aaaand here come the Mykonos flashbacks—plus free-flowing ouzo all day long. This sh*t could get VERY messy.
There's also gonna be traditional Greek dancers, if you feel like getting your Opa! on—which, after three glasses of ouzo, you definitely will.
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Where: Welcome To Thornbury, 520 High St Northcote
When: From 11am, Saturday 25 November
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The ties connecting European culture, tradition and food is strong. Trying out new cuisines and dishes is always a major highlight for travellers and helps to connect one's senses to a new destination. For culinary enthusiasts seeking something more refined during their travels, we have put together a European gourmet tour, focusing on the best Michelin Star restaurants with top Michelin chef stars.
Address: Aldura Aldea, 20 20100 Errenteria Gipuzkoa, Spain
Nestled away amongst the hilly countryside of San Sebastian, this once wooden farmhouse has transformed into one of the top restaurants in the world but still retains a homely, relaxed atmosphere. Like most restaurants of such high calibre, Michelin star chef-owner Andoni Luis Aduriz invites diners to a full artistic experience. With no menu, guests are invited to a 24 course experience personally tailored to individual tastes and dietary requirements. Mugaritz thwarts your expectation of food and fine dining and sways it more towards an artistic experience (edible tableware included!).
Awarded Michelin Star: 2000, 2005
When to book: 2 – 3 months in advance
Trip Details: Depending on where you depart, you can plan your journey to San Sebastian here.
Address: Av Alcalde Elósegui, 273, 20015 San Sebastián-Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Juan Mari Arzak has consistently been named as one of the best michelin chefs in the world. Considered as the master of the new Basque cuisine movement, Arzak is a must visit for food connoisseurs. With a distinct minimalist interior, it is a perfect surrounding for diners to snap photos of their meal, which is no surprise with such artistic creations. Despite the modern interior, the building itself has been in the family since 1897. Arzak is childish by nature, sparking fun in his dishes and radiating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. One could argue that San Sebastian is the best city for European gourmet dining, which is why food enthusiasts may want to stay longer than one day here.
Awarded Michelin stars: 1974, 1977, 1989
When to book: 3 months in advance
Address: Address 30 avenue Aristide-Briand, 06500 Menton, France
Michelin star chef, Patron Mauro Colagreco doesn't see his style of cooking bound to a particular cuisine. Instead he prefers to connect his dishes with the positive aspect of how food can bring people together. This freestyle way of cooking is also noticeable as ingredients are dependent on seasonal availability. Connecting food with happiness, dishes are light and fresh with hints of citrus, which the Menton area is known for. Such tastes harmonise well with the 2 star Michelin restaurant's bright surrounding as diners are treated to spectacular, uninterrupted views of the Azure coast below.
Awarded Michelin stars: 2007, 2012
When to book: 3 months in advance
Trip Details: From San Sebastian to Menton it is recommended that you fly to Nice. Regular trains are available from Nice to Menton and take just under 30 minutes.
Piazza Duomo
Address: Piazza Risorgimento 4, angolo Vicolo dell'arco, 12051 Alba CN, Italy
A project by Bruno Ceretto, Michelin 3 star restaurant Piazzo Duomo pushes the boundaries of traditional Italian cooking, mixing the popular cuisine with modern techniques. French and Japanese styles are also noticeable in head chef Enrico Crippa's creations from his experience working in these countries. With ingredients sourced straight from the restaurant's vegetable garden, meals are dependent on season and availability, meaning no two experiences are the same. Despite this challenge, diners are treated with delicate and gorgeous creations that could be mistaken for contemporary works of art. Most diners spend around 3 hours at Piazza Duomo – some even longer as the establishment accommodates rooms for guests. For lovers of Italian food, it is worth spending some time in the Piedmont region as it is known especially for its truffles and wine production.
Awarded Michelin stars: 2006, 2009, 2012
When to book: 2 months in advance
Trip Details: Ventimiglia is the closest city to Menton (20 minutes drive) with direct train connections to Alba. To see price and route schedules to Alba, check here.
Address: Stadtpark, Am Heumarket 2A, Vienna, Vienna, A-1030, Austria
Alles Anders Als Alle Andere – Everything Different from All the Others, is the motto of the Reitbauer family and have illustrated that with Steirereck Restaurant. With their style described as modern Austrian, gourmet dishes are inspired from the Styrian area where the Reitbauers originate. Staying true to authenticity, many ingredients are sourced from the Styrian area as well. Vienna is known for its fine and classical taste. So it is appropriate that one of the best Michelin star restaurants Europe is situated within the city's Stadtpark, on the banks of the Wien river.
Awarded Michelin stars: 2001, 2005, 2008
When to book: 3 – 6 weeks in advance
Trip Details: Turin is the closest city that offers international flights to Vienna. This will require you to take a train first from Alba to Turin, which takes approximately 1 and a half hours and approximately $7.
Address: Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel, Štěpánská 40/623 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic
Situated in the centre of Prague at the Raddison Blu Hotel, Alcron is one of the top fine dining restaurants city. With an intimate space seating only 24 guests, there is a strong art deco presence and is almost like walking back in time to a more decadent period – Which is interesting to note as the restaurant has been around since the early 1930's. Serving contemporary European food, Alcron has an interesting concept of allowing guests to create their menu between 3-7 courses, or try a number of starters to determine their main dish.
Awarded Michelin stars: 2012, 2016
When to book: 1 month in advance
Trip Details: There are both regular train and bus connections from Vienna to Prague and take just under 4 hours.
Address: Parkstraße 1, 38440 Wolfsburg, Germany
Using modern technology and cooking techniques, Chef Sven Elverfeld reinvents the idea of traditional German cuisine at the Ritz-Carlton Aqua Restaurant. If the idea of modernising traditional cooking styles sounds too risque, Aqua can reassure as Elverfeld is the first chef in Northern Germany to be awarded three Michelin stars and the restaurant winning numerous awards including 19 points from Gault Millau this year. Putting a modern twist on traditional German dishes and pleasing guests with views of the Aller river and the dramatic Volkswagen factory behind it – Aqua knows how to execute contrasts perfectly.
Awarded Michelin stars: 2001, 2005, 2008
When to book: 2 weeks in advance
Trip Details: Germany's Deutsche Bahn offers train connections between Prague to Wolfsburg that take 6 hours.
Address: Honingerdijk 263, 3063 AM Kralingen, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Staying true to the belief that 'Less is more' is what top Michelin star chef Fred Mustert has achieved at his restaurant under the same name. Mustert respects classical dishes and tastes associated with French cuisine and doesn't try to overcomplicate things. This philosophy is also expressed in the relaxed yet modern and elegant decor along with experienced staff. A top restaurant to dine when visiting The Netherlands, Gault Millau also awarded the restaurant 16 out of 20 points.
Awarded Michelin stars: 2010
Trip Details: Omio can find regular train connections to Rotterdam from Wolfsburg which usually take just over 5 hours. Journeys between the two cities usually require at least one change.
De Karmeliet
Address: Langestraat 19, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
Geert Van Heecke has been stated as a leader of Belgian cuisine and a visit to one of his establishments is a must. De Karmeliet holding three Michelin stars balances fine dining in an elegant yet relaxed setting perfectly. Best to make your reservation at one of the best restaurants in Belgium now as De Karmeliet plans to close on the 1st October with Van Heecke and his wife planning on opening a smaller project in the near future. If you don't make it to the legendary De Karmeliert in time but want to experience Geert Van Heecke's food, a table at his other establishment De Refter, is also worth a visit.
Awarded Michelin stars: 1985, 1989, 1996
Trip Details: Trains from Rotterdam to Bruges take just over 2 hours with NS International or Thalys. Prices from $46.
Address: 4 Rue Beethoven, 75116, Paris
An intimate space located close to the Eiffel Tower, L'astrance sparks contemporary attitudes. Cozy yet modern with bright, yellow seating, the overall decor remains tasteful and inspiring. If you are looking for a different way of dining, L'Astrance in Paris is a must. Instead of a menu, guests are asked how many courses they would like and the team take care of the rest. The overall style of dishes can be described as modern French cuisine. Asian and South Pacific flavors are also noticeable in Pascal Barbot's dishes too, making for a great fusion experience.
Awarded Michelin stars: 2001, 2005, 2007
When to book: 2 months in advance
Trip Details: Omio can find regular train services between Bruges and Paris. With prices starting around $37, journeys usually require at least one change.
Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
Address: 53 Park Lane, London W1K 1QA, United Kingdom
A prestigious restaurant in central London. Ducasse has opened numerous fine dining restaurants. Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester holds three Michelin stars. Described as a contemporary French restaurant, the style is also complemented by its simple yet modern décor by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku. Bringing a British 'open mindedness' to the kitchen and dining area, the team ensures a warm atmosphere for guests. Making sure that all details to one's dining experience is connected and of a high class is also of importance here. One thing to note if you are looking for extra privacy, then book the Table Lumière located at the centre of the room and surrounded by curtain of fiber optics. A favourite of chef, Alain Ducasse.
Awarded Michelin stars: Since 2010
When to book: 2 months in advance
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One of the most remarkable recent developments in international law is the exponential growth of International Investment Agreements (IIAs). An IIA is a treaty between countries to deal with issues concerning the protection, promotion and liberalization of cross-border investments. The most common types of IIAs are standalone Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) that contain investment chapters.
Although not precisely defined, a BIT is a legally binding agreement between two countries that establishes reciprocal protection and promotion of investments in both countries. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) defines BITs as "agreements between two countries for the reciprocal encouragement, promotion and protection of investments in each other's territories by companies based in either country." The countries signing BITs com¬mit themselves to following specific standards on the treatment of foreign investments within their jurisdiction. If there is a breach of such commitments, BITs provide expansive procedures for the resolution of disputes.
It is fair to say that BITs have emerged as the primary source of international investment law to protect and promote cross-border investment flows. The first BIT was signed between Germany and Pakistan in 1959. Today, there are more than 3,000 BITs in existence globally, with the great majority having been concluded since 1990. Almost every country in the world has signed at least one BIT.
These treaties originated from the desire of capital-exporting developed countries to seek protection for investors and their investments in capital-importing developing countries. However, the underlying interests and power relations have changed considerably in recent years due to the rise of South-South Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows. A num¬ber of developing countries, especially the BRICS – Brazil, Russia, In¬dia, China and South Africa – are increasingly emerging as important outward investors. The number of BITs between developing countries has grown remarkably since 2004. With the changing pattern of global investment flows, the landscape of BITs is quickly evolving.
Paradoxically, it seems that the current BIT regime is at a crossroads, in spite of the rapid proliferation of treaties in recent years. There are signs of growing unease with the current regime across countries and regions. To a large extent, this unease has arisen due to frequent use of investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanisms under BITs, which allow investors to directly sue host state governments before international arbitral tribunals for alleged violations of treaty provisions.
The growing number of investor claims against sovereign states challenging a wide array of public policy decisions and regulatory measures has evoked deep concerns about the potential costs associated with investment treaties. The vague terms (such as 'fair and equitable treatment,' 'indirect expropriation' and 'umbrella clause') and other ambiguities can result in expansive interpretations by arbitral tribunals, leading to substantial monetary claims by foreign investors while unduly restricting regulatory space in the form of 'regulatory chill.' The risk of regulatory chill is very real, as a wide range of policy and regulatory measures (from taxation to the plain packaging of tobacco products to the disposal of hazardous waste) have all been challenged by foreign investors in the recent past.
The increasing use of ISDS mechanisms also highlights the lack of balance between public rights and private interests under the framework of a BIT. The current BITs regime has failed to address the balance of rights and responsibilities of foreign investors as it offers numerous legal rights for investors without requiring corresponding responsibilities for them. In both policy and academic circles, legitimate questions are being raised on the cost and procedure of arbitration, expansive interpretations by arbitral tribunals and the inconsistency of awards.
Both developed and developing countries are paying far greater attention today to the scope of their treaty obligations and, now more than ever before, are seeking a better balance between investor rights and the right to regulate in the public interest. Increasingly the existing treaty regime is considered irrelevant in terms of addressing emerging social, economic, environmental and developmental challenges, both at national and global levels.
There is hardly any empirical evidence to prove that BITs alone result in increased investment flows. At best, BITs could be considered as one factor among many in creating a favourable investment climate for foreign investors in a host country.
Therefore a number of countries have been revisiting their BITs program since the early 2000s. Some countries are clarifying the language used in BITs in order to bring uniformity and coherence in treaty interpretations while others are terminating their existing treaties in the wake of public outcry over arbitration notices served by foreign companies demanding billions of dollars in compensation for the alleged violation of BITs.
The decisions taken by these countries to roll back their BIT commitments represent a significant development and should be viewed in the much broader context of attempts made by other countries to revisit their BIT regime and to explore innovative policy solutions to tackle the problems posed by the current BIT regime, as well as to improve the governance of cross-border investment flows.
Contributed by Kavaljit Singh (Madhyam) and Burghard Ilge (Both Ends). Excerpt from Rethinking bilateral investment treaties.
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2017年10月22日上午10:00,芬兰赫尔辛基大学Petri Pellikka教授应邀来我所做题为:Remote sensing of the impacts of land cover change to ecosystem services in Africa的学术报告。
报告的主要内容是:Land cover change in Africa is caused mainly by agricultural expansion as more land is cleared for food production and food security. Decrease of forests and natural vegetation has a lot of harmful consequences, such as loss of biodiversity and habitats for pollinators, for example, decreased water harvesting and storage capabilities by forests, enhanced soil erosion risk and changes in radiation balance. In the end the consequences affect local climate, regional climate and climate in general. The consequences of land change globally are not only restricted to Africa, but it is still the only continent where increase of agricultural requires more cropland to be cleared.
The case study area of the lecture is Taita Hills in Kenya, which has been studied intensively by the University of Helsinki since 2003. The research started in developing land cover change detection methodology by remote sensing and GIS, but has recently been concentrating in investigation of the consequences and adaptation strategies on climate change. Together with remote sensing data including historical aerial and satellite imagery, laser scanning and hyperspectral data, and other geospatial datasets such as DEMs we have investigated the ability of montane forest to retrieve fog deposit and store water resources, assessed the carbon stocks in various land cover and land use types, and measured gas emissions and soil respiration from various land uses and termite mounds. The results can be generalized as the phenomena is taking place also in other parts of sub-Saharan Africa. With all the previous studies, more than 60 MSc and 10 PhD theses, and outcomes, we are developing a climate smart landscape model.
The lecture series combine all this from remote sensing data acquisition and processing to land cover change results and how remote sensing data is employed to Earth System Science application, and finally to develop adaptation strategies and climate smart landscape.
Petri Pellikka教授目前主要应用遥感等多源数据研究非洲地区因农业发展、保护区设定等引起的土地利用变化对水,碳储存、生物多样性,地方气候的影响。Petri Pellikka 教授目前是《Sensors》, 《International Journal of Applied Geospatial Research》, 《International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation》 等期刊的编辑,是国际遥感环境领域极具影响力的学者之一。


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Rinku Sen is a writer and a political strategist. She is currently Senior Strategist at Race Forward, having formerly served as Executive Director and as Publisher of their award-winning news site Colorlines. She is also a James O. Gibson Innovation Fellow at PolicyLink. Under Sen's leadership, Race Forward has generated some of the most impactful racial justice successes of recent years, including Drop the I-Word, a campaign for media outlets to stop referring to immigrants as "illegal," resulting in the Associated Press, USA Today, LA Times, and many more outlets changing their practice. Her books Stir it Up and The Accidental American theorize a model of community organizing that integrates a political analysis of race, gender, class, poverty, sexuality, and other systems. She writes and curates the news at rinkusen.com.
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North Light Loft is a boutique photo, video, and events studio located in the heart of Emeryville, offering comfortable facilities and services in the finest natural light setting. Designed primarily to support small to mid-sized food shoots, our studio hosts projects that range from commercial advertising productions to lifestyle and cookbook projects. Enjoy the 40-foot ceilings, North-facing windows and unobstructed sunlight from within. We are Emeryville's boutique rental studio; a space in which to create and celebrate.
Beautiful natural light all day long with 40-foot wall-to-wall bank of North-facing windows downstairs; and South-facing windows upstairs in client lounge.
Fully stocked kitchen with all manner of equipment, sink/garbage disposal, 4 gas stovetop, oven, under-counter commercial refrigerator with prep top, and second fridge with freezer.
The studio is available for rent. Rates are competitively priced, but vary based on client requirements and are subject to negotiation.
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