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Delray Country Club14800 Cumberland Dr
Delray Beach, FL 33446
Phone: (561)499-2424Fax: (561)499-5188
This course has fairways that are wide open. The greens are slightly sloped and well maintained. There are nine lakes and sand bunkers in the design. There is always a PGA member on staff, so professional lessons are available.
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Price advice
Admission is £5 for adults, £4 concessions and the kids – if you can drag them in there – will be charged £2.50. Special events and services will close the cathedral at certain times, call or check online to be sure it's open when you visit.
Expert tips
Groups should book ahead to avoid service times.
You're in the heart of the city centre, so factor the cost of parking into your visit if you're driving in.
Recommended for
- Culture vultures
- Mature travellers
- Escaping the crowds
- History
- Design and architecture

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My journey to eating clean started ten years ago when I was suffering from numerous health issues and throughout the last ten years I have learned how to heal my body from a range of symptoms and diagnoses from Lyme disease to Hypothyroidism and C.Diff colitis. I started my website, TheHealthyApple.com to help people suffering from everyday minor symptoms such as a headache to ailments and chronic illness; my hope is that my new book helps change lives and gives people hope that they can get to the root cause of their illness and find the light at the end of the tunnel. Something I learned, that no doctor ever told me (and I've been to over 500 doctors) is the fact is that nothing changed until I started to clean up my food and my environment (personal care products, cleaning products and beauty products) because our skin is our biggest organ- so it's important to look not just at what we are putting in our bodies but also what we are putting on our bodies, as well. I also realized that I had to put my health in my own hands and be my own doctor to navigate through the world from illness to wellness and vitality!
In my new cookbook, Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body, I talk about how to start cleaning up your food and your life from chemicals and toxins that are in our everyday lifestyles from our food to our cleaning products. Detox is not what you think. In this book I outline what you need to do to detox your body on a daily basis and how to eat clean to support your overall health. I want to show you that eating clean feels amazing- not because you should, but because once you see life this way, you'll never go back. There's not a processed piece of candy I'd eat to give up for how incredible I feel. If more people realized what an important role they plan in their own health, they could change the quality of their life forever.
This cookbook is filled with over 200 plant-based recipes that are free of gluten, dairy, soy, refined sugar, eggs, white flours and processed ingredients. No xantan gum, no binders, no fake ingredients- all pure, whole foods. And you're going to love every single recipe! Continue reading


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This guide is designed for Fedora, RHEL and CentOS distributions which provides RPM of OCS and GLPI in their official repositories (also available here, you need to activate my repository).
We consider the server is freshly installed : MySQL is not installed nor configured.
This article was writen with OCS version 1.02 RC3 and GLPI 0.71.2.
In this tutorial, I use rootsecret, ocssecret, glpisecret, syncsecret as password, of course, you should use other values…
The database server
MySQL installation, launch and activation :
# yum install mysql-server # service mysqld start # chkconfig mysqld on
Some security on the server : we must change the database administrator password, drop the test database, disable anonymous access, etc:
# mysql_secure_installation
If you've completed all of the above steps, your MySQL installation should now be secure. (We will consider the root password is set to rootsecret)
OCS Inventory NG
Installation :
# yum install ocsinventory # service httpd restart # chkconfig httpd on
Configuration and database schema creation :
Connect to http://localhost/ocsreports/install.php (must be modified if you are connected to the server from another computer).
- Step 1 : enter the MySQL administrator login and password, then Send.
- Step 2 : schema creation. If all is ok (must be true using the RPM), clic on Send
- Step 3 : installation final step. write somewhere the account created (admin/admin) and clic on Click here to enter OCS-NG GUI.
- Step 4 : choose your language (using the flag on the right top)
- Step 5 : connect to the application (admin/admin)
Congratulations. You have OCS installed !
Some required configuration options : open the pipe wrench / Configuration / Config and then the Server tabs:
- LOGLEVEL = On (really usefull when you encounter an issue)
- PROLOG_FREQ = 24 (time between 2 inventory)
- AUTO_DUPLICATE_LVL = crtieria used to detect that 2 computers are the same (I use Model + Serial + Mac Address).
- TRACE_DELETED = On (required by GLPI).
- SESSION_VALIDITY_TIME = 600 (session duration, the empty value provided is not valid).
Changing the application admin password is also really a good idea (don't forget it) : use the "key" icon on the right top.
During the installation step a new database ocsweb is created and a MySQL account ocs with a default password = ocs, which is really not secure.
We need to change the MySQL password :
# mysql -uroot -prootsecret mysql> UPDATE mysql.user SET Password = PASSWORD('ocssecret') WHERE User = 'ocs'; mysql> FLUSH PRIVILEGES; mysql> exit
And to update the configuration file with this new password :
In the /etc/httpd/conf.d/ocsinventory-server.conf file (arround line 31) :
PerlSetVar OCS_DB_PWD ocssecret
In the /etc/ocsinventory/ocsinventory-reports/dbconfig.inc.php file :
Tell apache to reload his configuration for perl module to read the new parameter value:
# service httpd reload
First computer
To test the inventory feature, we are going to install the inventory agent on a first computer. Of course it will be on our server.
# yum install ocsinventory-agent
Now, send the inventory:
# ocsinventory-agent --server=localhost
If all is ok, your server should be in the computer list in OCS.
You can enable the automatic inventory of this computer, edit the /etc/sysconfig/ocsinventory-agent:
OCSMODE[0]=cron OCSSERVER[0]=http://localhost/ocsinventory
To start, we are going to create the database schema and the MySQL accounts for GLPI. Using the administrator (root) account is really a bad idea. The glpi account will be used by the application, and the synchro account for the synchronizaton process (to read the ocsweb database from glpi with only minimum rights).
N.B. in this example, the synchro user rights are reduce to the minimal. In the case you want to use some special plugins (uninstall p.e.), full right are required.
# mysql -uroot -prootsecret mysql> CREATE USER 'glpi'@'%' IDENTIFIED BY 'glpisecret'; mysql> GRANT USAGE ON *.* TO 'glpi'@'%' IDENTIFIED BY 'glpisecret'; mysql> CREATE DATABASE IF NOT EXISTS `glpi` ; mysql> GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON `glpi`.* TO 'glpi'@'%'; mysql> CREATE USER 'synchro'@'%' IDENTIFIED BY 'syncsecret'; mysql> GRANT USAGE ON *.* TO 'synchro'@'%' IDENTIFIED BY 'syncsecret'; mysql> GRANT SELECT ON `ocsweb`.* TO 'synchro'@'%'; mysql> GRANT DELETE ON `ocsweb`.`deleted_equiv` TO 'synchro'@'%'; mysql> GRANT UPDATE (`CHECKSUM`) ON `ocsweb`.`hardware` TO 'synchro'@'%'; mysql> FLUSH PRIVILEGES; mysql> exit
Installation :
# yum install glpi # service httpd reload
Database schema creation and configuration
Connect to the application : http://localhost/glpi/ it will launch the configuration wizard.
- select your language and : OK.
- read and accept the license (GPL) : Continue
- start the installation : Installation
- step 0 : prerequisites check (must be ok with the RPM) : Continue
- step 1 : enter the database connexion parameters (localhost / glpi / glpisecret) : Continue
- step 2 : select the glpi database and Continue
- step 3 : write somewhere the adminstrateur login and password (glpi/glpi) et Continue
- step 4 : also write the other account informations : Use GLPI
- Authentificate yourself with the new account : glpi/glpi
Congratulations (again) : you have GLPI installed !
By default, after installation, access to the installation assistant is only allowed from the computer where GLPI is installed. If this message is displayed:
Restricted area.
Only local access allowed.
Check your configuration or contact your administrator.
you have to allow access from your computer in the /etc/httpd/conf.d/glpi.conf (see the comments).
Remind to keep this secured.
OCSNG mode configuration
OCSNG mode activation :
- Menu Setup / General
- Restrictions tabs
- Activate OCSNG mode : Yes, and Post
Server Configuration :
- Menu Setup / OCSNG mode
- Select the server created during installation: localhost
- Name: My OCS Server
- OCSweb host: localhost
- Name of the OCS database: ocsweb
- OCSweb database user: synchro
- OCSweb user password: syncsecret
- Post
You must get the Connection to OCS database successful message.
Now, we must configure the informations that will be imported from OCS to GLPI. Here is a few examples :
- Monitors : Unit import on Serial number
- Logiciels : Unit Import
- Use the software dictionary of OCS: No
- Number of computers to synchronize using the cron: 0 (we are going to use another solution)
- General informations Computers : Yes for all that you are interested by.
- Components : Yes for what you want.
- etc, etc (you should notice that a lot of behavior are configurable)
- Post
Check :
- Menu Tools / OCSNG
- Import new computers
In the displayed list, you should see your server (on which we have installed the agent). Don't ask for it to be imported as we are going to see how to use automatic synchronization.
Automatic OCSNG synchronization
This step is not required as the internal pseudo–cron integrated in GLPI also do an automatic synchronization. But this solution seems more cumfortable and flexible (at least, for me).
We are going to use the Mass import from OCSNG plugin.
Disconnect from GLPI (logout link) and install the plugin:
# yum install glpi-mass-ocs-import
Connect into GLPI to install / configure the plugin :
- Menu Setup / Plugins
- Link : OCS massive Import
- Link : Install OCS massive import plugin (plugin tables creation)
- Default OCS server: My OCS Server
- Post the configuration page
- Enable the synchronization
The planified task configured by the RPM will be launched every 5 minutes. Be patient, your first computer should be imported into GLPI.
Tu supervise the synchronization :
- Menu : Plugins / OCS Massive Import
- Tab : Informations about scripts execution


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The 1, 000, 000th Fiat 500 rolled off the assembly line in Poland, after five and a half years of production.
Manufactured since 2007 in Poland and since 2011 in Mexico, the new Fiat 500 is sold in over 100 countries around the world, from Italy to Brazil, South Africa to Japan and the United States to the Middle East.
The record-breaking model is a Lounge version painted in Funk White and fitted with the 1.2-liter 69 HP engine. Like most cars produced so far, the milestone vehicle is unique. Fiat says that of the million units produced it is really hard to find two identical Fiat 500s, due to the thousands of possible combinations – combining exterior colours, interiors, engines, fuel systems and equipment.
Launched on July 4 2007, the Fiat 500 reached top sales volumes in 2009, when approximately 186,000 units were delivered to customers. The car was launched in North America in 2011 and since then, over 73,000 vehicles have been registered on the continent.
The Fiat 500 range today includes two versions (saloon and convertible), six trim levels (Pop, Pop Star, Colour Therapy, Lounge, Street and "By Gucci") and five engine versions (1.2 69 HP, 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 85, 1.4 16v 100 HP, 1.2 69 HP EasyPower and 1.3 MultiJet 16v 95 HP).


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Since 9/11, government agencies have been advising us on just how important it is to be prepared for any kind of emergency. And because the risk of terrorism has increased in recent years, as well as the frequency of natural disasters, and the promise economic decline, there is a better chance than ever before of each of us experiencing at least some kind of disaster sometime in the next few years. As a result, many people have taken to keeping emergency supplies such as food, water, and medicine in their homes. But what happens if a disaster strikes when you are not at home? Here are some tips for whatever situation you might find yourself in.
General Advice
When disaster strikes, all you want to do is stay safe in your home. But that does not mean that it is necessarily the safest place to be. Create a plan for your family that includes a meeting point. Make sure that such a place will be safe and open, and suitable to protect you from any disaster. If you don't know where to start, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has created a pdf emergency plan that you can download and fill in. It is available from their website.
While on Vacation
The good thing, if there are any positives in such a situation, is that while you are on vacation, you are often in possession of many of your most important documents. For things such as birth certificates, insurance details, and other important information, it can be a good idea to store them somewhere other than your home. Your car or a neighbor's house can be good alternatives. If the disaster is one that is affecting your home, be thankful that you happened to be away when it struck. Bring some extra money in case you need to extend your stay in wherever you are. If the disaster is happening wherever you are on vacation, bring extra money in case you need to book an immediate flight or other means to travel home.
If a disaster strikes while you're away from home, a small car or travel survival kit can be essential to weathering the unexpected. Even keeping a portable survival kit in the car at all times can come in handy when just out running errands.
At the Office
Similar instructions also apply to times when disaster might hit when you are at work. If you drive to work, make sure that your car always has at least a quarter tank of gas in it, in case a quick getaway is needed. Keep a small survival kit or just a few essential supplies in your car, such as food (something that will last, won't melt, and does not need cooking), water, first aid supplies, and a few blankets, in case you need to sleep in your car for a night. It might be worth getting an office survival kit, especially if you are the manager of a group of employees. If you are the person responsible, you can purchase ready made survival kits that are good for two, four, or even 10 people.
At School
Schools often have strict procedures in place for most emergency situations, so if you are a student or employee at a school, you may be in the best position to deal with an emergency. If you are a teacher or in a leadership role, you might consider getting school survival kits for your classrooms. You can also buy these ready made for 30 people.


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From indistinct points where they appear to have leaked into the flatlands like softened candle wax, the dipping, curving hills of Carroll county rise modestly. To the north, Valley store, once part of a bustling community years ago, then to Malmaison, elegant home of Greenwood Leflore,now ashes below the grass.
Steeped in our Old Valley Store history and preservation of our past, we are stately old
homes with porch rocking chairs, we are church socials where you eat 'til you pop, we are deep woods where each generation is taught that nature is a gift, we are old brick stores with yesteryear's secrets forever locked within our walls


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NEW DELHI — The most advanced version of India's Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) has made its first flight, setting the stage for its induction into the country's air force. The limited series production aircraft (LSP-8) is the last in the indigenously developed Tejas' flight line before it is prepared for deployment for operational service by 2015. LSP-8 had a nearly 25-min. flight on March 31 at "supersonic speed" and at an "angle of attack of 20 degrees," says an official ...
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Ferguson Library Digital Archives
A window into Stamford's past
The Salaff kids, Grace, Alice, Vera, and Phil. Grace was born in 1902, Alice was born in 1905, and Vera was born in 1908? and Phil was born in 1910. Phillip looks to be about 6 or 7. Vera Salaff became a world famous fashion designer of scarves. Alice graduated from Stamford High School in 1922. Alice studied piano under the sponsorship of Constance Towne and taught music in Stamford.
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- Needlenose Pliers, Regular Pliers, Hard-wire Cutters
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- Large Bit Driver, Small Bit Driver, Medium Screwdriver
- Black Molle Sheath
- Eyeglass Screwdriver
- Phillips #1-2 & 3/16" Screwdriver
Warranty: 25 Year Limited WarrantyMade in the USA with pride and Included with a 25 year limited warranty the Leatherman 830485A Wave Stainless Steel 17-in-1 USA Multi-Tool is lightweight at only 8.5 ounces and is compact enough to fit into a backpack, pocket, sheath or glove box. The tool is a perfect accessory for hiking, camping, biking, and outdoor activities. The stainless steel Wave multi-tool features larger knives, pliers, wire cutters, and all-locking blades.
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EDITORIAL: Both parties should back reforms at same time
Published 1:01 am, Sunday, November 18, 2012
It's often said that Democrats and Republicans don't cooperate enough, but both parties actually agree on at least four basic reforms. The problem is they don't agree at the same time.
When they're in the minority in Congress or a state legislature, they see how they are being hurt by an unfair practice and support reform. As soon as they gain power in a chamber, they don't want to let the other guy off the floor. Examples:
-- Redistricting. Gerrymandered districts are the bane of democracy. Some states do it the right way - with neutral panels that draw the lines after every census in an impartial manner.
-- Amending the Electoral College. This peculiar institution thwarts the public will when candidates win the popular vote but lose in the Electoral College. A constitutional amendment would be difficult to pass, but two states have solved the problem by awarding their electors on a proportional basis, not winner-take-all.
-- Filibusters. This is another roadblock to majority rule. In the U.S. Senate, 40 members can prevent the entire chamber from voting on a bill or appointment. It's time to end it or amend it.
-- Straight-ticket voting. This cop-out allows bad candidates to be swept into power and keeps good candidates from winning on the merits. Voters might not even know the names of the men and women they are selecting for important offices.
The best time to enact these reforms is now. An election has just been held, and both sides seem to realize that change is needed. Voters deserve a political system that puts their interests at the top, not those of one party or the other.


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Coyotes on the prowl in Brookline
The number of complaints about coyotes in Brookline's parks, streets and roads has spiked this winter, police say.
The town received a total of 17 complaints about coyotes last year, but three of those came in December. The town has already received reports of the predators at five different locations in January.
The most recent complaint came Sunday morning when multiple people reported a coyote around Coolidge Park at Columbia and Kenwood streets, which is not far from Coolidge Corner.
Most of the recent complaints have been made in the North Brookline area, and in the past year about a dozen callers have reported a coyote walking in someone's yard or along a street, police said.
Police described the number of coyote complaints a "marked increase," but there have been no reports of aggression or violence by the animals. One person indicated that a coyote they spotted might be sick or have rabies, and in some instances a coyote has been seen eating an animal, police said.
Coyotes can be reported by calling the Brookline Police Dispatch Center at 617-730-2222 and the Massachusetts Environmental Police can be reached 24 hours a day at 800-632-8075.


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How to Plan Your Dream Outdoor Entertaining Space
Summer beckons families outdoors with longer days lingering into warm, starlit evenings. If your backyard consists of a cracked patio and a rickety picnic table, it's time to rethink your outdoor entertaining spaces. Families who love spending time outside are investing in new outdoor entertainment spaces that incorporate clever strategies to maximize space for the perfect blend of entertainment, play and functional space in the backyard.
Starting Your Backyard Transformation: Ideas, Goals and Budget
As with any project, the first step is to consider your ideas, goals and budget. Ask yourself these questions to guide your backyard transformation project:
- How much space do you have? Write down the measurements of your yard.
- How do you currently use the space?
- If you have children, do they need space for a swing set, play house or play area?
- What about pets? Do you need a dog run or fenced area for your pets to roam?
- Do you have a permanent structure in the yard such as a shed or swimming pool that must be considered in your new plan?
- Do you currently have a fence?
- Is there any challenging terrain in the yard, such as a hill or steep slope?
- Do you have any specimen trees or special plants you absolutely must keep?
- What kind of entertaining do you love – formal or informal? Big crowds or small, intimate groups?
- What is your budget for the project?
Your landscape design firm will also take measurements and walk through the property to better understand the boundaries of the project. But knowing the answers to these questions will help you begin your conversation with them.
Local Laws and Ordinances
Before proceeding with any backyard landscaping design ideas, it's imperative that you know and follow local laws and ordinances. Your homeowner's association or town may have laws prohibiting water features; some drought-prone areas require native plants or specific drought-tolerant plants. You may also need permits to build patios, decks and swimming pools, as well as safety inspections once such structures are completed. Check with your homeowner's association, zoning board or other local agencies before proceeding with new landscape design installations.
Dream Big Dreams
One of the best ways to generate creative ideas for your backyard landscaping plans in Ohio is to start a clip file. A clip file can be an actual file of clippings from magazines, newspapers and catalogs of backyard ideas that you save for inspiration, or you can create a virtual file using websites such as Pinterest. Find pictures that appeal to you and include items such as:
- Patios and decks
- Furniture, including tables and chairs, lounge chairs, etc.
- Fire pits or barbecue areas
- Water features such as fountains, ponds or pools
- Trees, shrubs and garden ideas
- Lighting
- Pathways
- Pergolas and arbors
- Play areas
The sky's the limit when you're in the planning phase, so dream big dreams. You can narrow down your choices later.
Backyard Entertainment Design Ideas
Now that you've created your wish list, considered your family's needs and debated the budget, it's time to look at the individual elements that together create an outdoor room or entertainment area. Most outdoor spaces include dining and entertaining areas, play areas and gardens for vegetables or flowers. Pathways connect outdoor areas for easy access. Areas may also include lighting for aesthetic purposes and so the outdoor space can be used after dark. Depending on the architecture of your home and the area itself, you may want to add a pergola, awning or other structure to provide shade. Lastly, for families with small children, play areas are essential to enjoying the great outdoors.
Patios and Decks
The first element to consider when looking at backyard landscaping design ideas is a patio or deck. Depending on the architecture of your home and the lay of the land, you may want a patio at ground-level or a deck that sits off the ground.
Features of a great patio or deck for entertaining include:
- Space: The area must be large enough for all of the elements you want to include. Nothing is worse than a patio too small for your needs. Plan for as a large of a patio as you can afford.
- Comfortable seating areas: You can add stand-alone furniture or possibly even a built-in seating area, which can add luxury and enjoyment to a patio.
- Beautiful, functional flooring: You have many options for patio floors. Wood decks and patios are a traditional flooring medium, but newer PVC decks and composite flooring mimic the beauty of natural wood but withstand snow, ice and rain better. Stone patios are luxurious and traditional; you can use slate, paving stones, granite or other decorative stones. Railings or stairs: Will your patio need steps or stairs leading into the garden or from your home? If so, consider hiring Shearer to add such features. Safety is paramount when adding stairs and railings.
- Barbecue areas and fire pits: If you plan to entertain frequently in your new outdoor space, a built-in barbecue or fire pit is a luxury that can't be beat. If built-in isn't an option, make sure you include plenty of space away from buildings, structures and flammable objects for your fire pit or barbecue area.
Arbors and Pergolas
An arbor or pergola added to your patio creates an elegant, beautiful space that shades the area from the heat of late afternoon sun. If you plan to enjoy dinner al fresco or entertain in the evenings on a hot summer night and your patio faces south or west, creating a shady oasis is a must.
What's the difference between an arbor and a pergola? Arbors have supports on both sides and a roof to create a tunnel-like effect. Climbing plants or vines trained to grow over the arbor add shade. A pergola typically features open sides and a roof overhead that provides shade. Posts supporting the roof create an airy, open structure, while the roof offers some shade from the elements. Both arbors and pergolas can be practical structures to add shady spots in the garden or decorative focal points to draw the eye to a special feature in the garden.
When planning your new entertaining space, don't forget lighting. A porch light may not be enough to enjoy your new outdoor entertaining space. Accent lighting along paths or the edge of a deck or patio not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your new outdoor room but offers safety elements for night-time entertaining.
Consider adding outdoor lighting in the following areas:
- Around the edges of the patio
- Along stairs or steps
- At the edges of walkways
- To illuminate unique features such as specimen plants, water features or outdoor artwork
In addition to outdoor lighting, think about adding extra outdoor electrical outletsAdding outlets makes it easier for you to plug in extras during parties such as strings of lights, radios, and other elements that add to the festivities.
As you plan your dream space, don't forget to include some lawn areas. Lawns offer restful green spaces in the overall landscape design. They also offer great play spaces for family games such as croquet, volleyball and softball.
Lawns need plenty of water, however. Consider adding an in-ground sprinkler system to keep your lawn well watered. Talk to your landscape designer about water-wise lawns that incorporate a blend of grass varieties for lush, green lawns spring through fall.
Depending on your family's hobbies, interests and needs, you may wish to incorporate planting or garden areas into your dream landscape. You can do this in several ways:
- Dedicated garden beds incorporated into your new backyard design
- Raised bed gardens edged with decorative stone, brick or other panels that pick up elements of your patio and home design
- Planters or containers added along the patio
Garden areas for flowers can include shrubs, annuals and perennials in a color scheme that blends well with your home design and overall landscape. Be sure to consider how much time and effort you want to put into gardening, and be realistic. If you know you have a black thumb, ask your landscape designer for easy-care perennials and shrubs that don't require a lot of fuss.
Play Areas
Families with children and pets should also consider special play areas in their dream backyards. Although not necessarily for entertaining, such areas are a necessity. Consider adding fences around play areas, especially play areas for pets, and adding screening plants for shade and privacy.
The old saying, "good fences make good neighbors" is certainly true. Fences indicate property lines, establish boundaries, and add privacy. A fence around a swimming pool is a necessity to prevent accidents and unauthorized access. Fences can also keep wildlife, like deer, out of your yard.
Fences can be beautiful as well as functional. Gone are the days when families relied on chain link or stockade fencing for privacy.
Walkways and paths connect your beautiful outdoor entertainment area to other destinations in the garden. Pathways must be safe as well as beautiful. A smooth, even surface that's easy to keep free of weeds is a must. Stone, gravel, or a combination of materials can create a lovely pathway that flawlessly blends into your existing architecture and your outdoor entertaining area.
Pathways can be used to connect as well as to frame and accent areas in the garden. Curving lines denote informal spaces, while straight paths outlining rectangular or square garden areas are typical of modern architecture. It's important to consider the shape and composition of paths when you design your dream space for entertaining.
Water Features
Your new outdoor entertaining area includes a patio for relaxation and enjoyment, lighting to illuminate the garden and pathways, flowers to delight the sense of smell, and a barbecue area to create mouth-watering meals. What about adding a water feature to add sound to the garden?
Water features can include:
- Wall fountains, mounted on your home, which circulate water into a basin below
- Stand-alone fountains, either custom-made or purchased and installed
- Ponds and water gardens
- Bubbler, waterfalls and cascades
Water walls, ponds and spillways can be added to your custom outdoor entertainment area, depending on the size of the area and the architecture at hand.
Ready to Create Your New Outdoor Room?
All of these ideas, when added together, create a dream landscape for casual or formal entertaining. Many other considerations must be taken into account before transforming your current yard into an exotic outdoor room. While some of these ideas are easy for the average homeowner to incorporate into their existing design, it's a wise move to consult a professional before engaging in a major home renovation project.
As the cares of the day mount, having a personal space to unwind, relax and connect to nature is paramount. An oasis, a backyard entertainment area that soothes the mind and spirit while offering your family a chance to bond and play is essential for the modern homeowner. These backyard entertainment design ideas can spark your own transformation from blah to beautiful. Shearer Patio & Landscape Service offers professional, custom outdoor landscape design services to help with creating backyard transformations. Talk to us today about designing your dream entertaining area. We'll work with you to create a beautiful plan that accomplishes your goals within your budget.


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During a recent radio appearance on WSCR-AM 670, cornerback Charles Tillman revealed that he was very surprised by the Bears' decision last week to dismiss coach Lovie Smith.
Smith led the Bears to back-to-back NFC North titles in 2005-06. But he failed to guide the team into the playoffs in five of the last six seasons since advancing to the Super Bowl in 2006.
The Bears finished a respectable 10-6 this season, but stumbled down the stretch to become the first NFL team since the 1996 Redskins to miss the playoffs following a 7-1 start.
"I was shocked like everybody else when he got fired," Tillman said. "My heart bled for him because he went 10-6 and got fired. We know this business is crazy at times and I'm sure he knew at some point in time it had to come to an end. It's just unfortunate that it had to be now."
Smith spoke to his players for the final time during a brief but emotional meeting Dec. 31 at Halas Hall, the team's practice facility in Lake Forest.
"It was just real heartfelt," Tillman said. "We went in the room and he said, 'God has a plan and that plan isn't for me to be your head coach next year.' The first thing he said was 'I want to thank you all for what you all have done for me and my family,' which I thought was classy."
After being coached by Dick Jauron as a rookie in 2003, Tillman spent the next nine seasons with Smith, developing a close bond personally as well as professionally.
"I have nothing but the utmost respect for coach Smith," Tillman said. "He handles himself as a gentleman. He's a class act. I've learned so much from coach Smith; how to handle my business, what to say, how to say it. He always handled himself the right way, like a true professional.
"Those are some of the things that I'll take from him in this business because it's hard to be a professional sometimes when the media and fans aren't really on your side."
Although he disagreed with the coaching change, Tillman has been impressed with Bears general manager Phil Emery, who explained the decision in great detail during a lengthy press conference.
"I get a good vibe from him," Tillman said. "I don't have anything negative to say. I think he's a good GM. I saw some of his press conference and I felt like he was very transparent and open about his decision. He provided a lot of [information] to the fans and media about his decision-making and why he makes those decisions. I feel like he puts a lot of thought into his decisions."
Emery is conducting an expansive search for a new head coach. Media outlets have identified 13 candidates, with only one of those men coming from a defensive background. Tillman hopes that the new head coach will retain the defensive staff, led by coordinator Rod Marinelli.
The Bears led the NFL in takeaways with 44 this season and during Smith's nine years as coach with 310. They also scored nine defensive touchdowns in 2012, one shy of the NFL record. But their offense continued to struggle, ranking 28th in the league in total yards after finishing 32nd, 29th, 15th, 27th, 26th, 23rd, 30th and 24th in Smith's first eight seasons as coach.
"Hopefully this new head coach comes in and addresses the offense and keeps our same system [on defense], and we'll just continue what coach Smith has instilled in us and that's creating takeaways and scoring a whole lot of points," Tillman said.
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I wish I could tell you that I've always dreamed of being a writer or a speaker. Or that I practiced preaching to millions of my toys and autographed construction paper books for the crowds. I didn't have those dreams. Looking back, I think I feared facing the scary part of dreaming. Oh I played house, and teacher, and ponies, with great fervor and imagination. In fact, I even officiated a wedding for my brother and a friend in our playroom. But dream of a creative future for myself — no.
Dreaming was just too scary.
It only took once, one disappointment laced with shame, to teach me the treachery of dreaming. I'd practiced for trophies but only won disappointment. When I rode that horse in front of that judge, I failed miserably, horrifically. It was the start of a double-decade-long dialog in my head.
What if what I dream of really isn't meant for me?
What if I invest all sorts of hope only in the end to be utterly shredded by disappointment, by failure?
What if I'm really not capable of (or worthy of) having that dream fulfilled?
For the longest time, these possibilities were too much to bear. Any dream was too precarious and I was too fragile to overcome. You see, the scary part of dreaming is the fear of "what if".
I'd been a shell. Dead to any dream. If you were to go back over my journals throughout highschool and college you'd find me begging God to make me "good at something"; begging Him to reveal "what made me unique". But my eyes were clouded by cataracts of fear, fear that I wasn't worthy enough. That's when God started reminding me.
Don't Forget
It is easy to forget who we are, who we were created to reflect. We weren't meant to wear the cloak of failure and shameful colors of "not enough" that fear tries to sell us. We were created to fully be, and to be free.
Listen to the LORD who created you.
O Israel, the one who formed you says,
"Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
Others were given in exchange for you.
I traded their lives for yours
because you are precious to me.
You are honored, and I love you.
Bring all who claim me as their God,
for I have made them for my glory.
It was I who created them.'" Isaiah 43:1,4,7
We are God's handiwork, His masterpieces set apart to display His majestic splendor. He created us for His glory. He won't forsake us or leave us empty and barren. Let go of the lies and shame-filled venom swirling in the world of comparison and allow a transfusion of His blood to fill our veins with life. Then we will dream, the dreams of our creator.
He dreams dreams of you and I, did you know that? He has plans and designs for us. He created us with purpose. And He created us each with unique passions that will glorify Him. It is our choice to believe Him, to receive His truth. Redemption is so much more than overcoming sin and being rescued from the depths of hell — it is an abundance, a security, a freedom. With His blood comes approval and honor, not for what we do but for who we are. I am not the sum of my failures, or even the sum of other's perceptions. I am a complete sum of His love.
And so are you.
As we lean into Him, fully embracing His love and redemption for us He begins to nurture the creative seeds of purpose already planted in our souls. As we grow in confidence in our identity as a child of God, dreams and passions begin to bloom as well. His creation cannot help but praise Him, and we do so with our gifts and passions.
Dreaming how to fully worship my Savior with all that I am is not so perilous after all. Dreaming from the place of acceptance and redemptive love is satisfaction that far outreaches fear.
I will praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful, Oh God! Psalm 139:14
Dream on dear dreamer, dream on.
This post first appeared as a guest post on Abby McDonalds Fearfully Made Mom back in March 0f 2015 – but as I was combing through my writing journal this one struck me again- and I had to re-share. Don't you love it when something you wrote/experienced years ago, comes back to deepen the lesson. Yup. Cheers.


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There's a bit of a stigma that comes along with being a child star and/or a teen star. Unfortunately, most people look at Hollywood's young talent and assume they will someday become washed up stars looking to appear on D-list reality shows to try a get another 15 minutes of fame, or they will end up broke and in and out of rehab. It does happen, of course, and those people end up getting more time in the tabloids than other stars. However, there are a number of teen stars that grew up and became successful adult actors. Read on to find out which ones.
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John Mulligan, Target's chief financial officer, will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee this morning during a hearing on preventing cyber crime.
This is the second in a series of Congressional hearings scheduled in the wake of the theft of customer data from Target's point of sale systems — affecting as many as 110 million Target shoppers.
In addition to Mulligan, the committee will hear testimony from the chief financial officer of Nieman Marcus, which was also the victim of a customer data heist, and officials from the U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice.


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How Many Tuftedcheeks?
Anyone who has birded much in South America will be familiar with what I like to call "field guide taxonomy". Many authors of South American field guides often make taxonomic decisions not yet accepted by "official" checklists such as the SACC, Clements, or the IOC. Often these are splits and lumps that are obvious and will doubtless be supported with future research, but just as often they are made with very little information justifying the split.
One such split is that of Buffy Tuftedcheek in Ridgley & Greenfield's Birds of Ecuador. They support their split soley on range and plumage, and don't even mention vocalizations: "P. johnsoni (Pacific Tuftedcheek) of western Colombia and western Ecuador is regarded as a monotypic species separate from P. lawrencii (Buffy Tuftedcheek) of Costa Rica and western Panama, based on its very different distribution and distinct plumage differences."
Recently, on a trip to Costa Rica, I was able to record the song of nominate Buffy Tuftedcheek. Since I had been unable to find any cuts of this vocalization prior to my trip, I was completely unprepared for how different it sounded from Pacific Tuftedcheek (which I am very familiar with from living in Ecuador). I've posted a few cuts I got in Costa Rica on xeno-canto, and written a feature comparing them with both Pacific and Streaked Tuftedcheek (which some people consider conspecific with Buffy Tuftedcheek, and which sounds far more like nominate Buffy than either one sounds like Pacific).
During the course of my research, I also stumbled upon some interesting variation in the songs of the widespread Streaked Tuftedcheek. Unfortunately there are far too few samples to get a handle on this variation, but I'm just itching to get my hands on some more cuts to see what is really going on… You can read all about it here.
Finally, if any of you have ANY recordings of any tuftedcheeks, I would encourage you to upload them…sample sizes are depressingly small at the moment.


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Editorial: Pauken brings real attributes to GOP primary
Published 8:14 pm, Monday, September 2, 2013
It might be hard to convince Greg Abbott supporters that the race for the Republican nomination for governor is at least a two-person race.
The Reporter-Telegram understands the popularity of the current attorney general and front-runner to replace Gov. Rick Perry as the next governor of the great state of Texas, but we ask Midland County Republicans to take a good look at Tom Pauken. This newspaper hasn't made a secret of its preference for competitive elections, and this one is no different.
First, Pauken is well-versed on the issues and offers solutions that we believe people should consider and the candidates should debate. The former Texas Workforce Commission chairman has proposed that the $1.1 billion "Robin Hood" fund taken from property-wealthy school districts, such as Midland Independent School District, should no longer be contributed to property-poor districts. He believes sales tax should increase a quarter of 1 percent to help fund education in the property-poor districts.
"It's revenue-neutral; it's not a tax increase," Pauken said.
Consider us intrigued.
We also believe a Pauken-Abbott debate will be enlightening on issues such as curriculum reform, transportation funding (including how to keep more money in West Texas), the state's Emerging Technology Fund (Pauken's against it) and about the direction of the Republican Party to keep Texas Republican red.
But lastly we believe, even if Abbott is the presumptive nominee, there's nothing wrong with him having competition in a primary. Being better on the issues in the spring will serve Abbott well in November, especially if Democrat Wendy Davis decides to throw her hat into the race.
"I'm the underdog, no question about it," Pauken said. "I mean you have a $25 million man and I'm not hearing, as I'm getting around, (that) Greg Abbott would make a great governor. I'm hearing, 'Tom, he has so much money.'"
We believe Greg Abbott is more than the bank account, and we expect him to prove it with editorial board meetings and debates. If he's up to the challenge -- and in our view there is no reason why he shouldn't be -- this process will only confirm what many in Midland County already believe.
If not, it's better that Republicans find out sooner rather than later. Either way, Pauken is another quality candidate, and he shouldn't be considered just a primary patsy.


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A wild bat found at the Denver Zoo's primate exhibit Saturdayhas tested positive for rabies.
A zoo staff member captured an oddly behaving bat — not part of the zoo collection — at the primate exhibit and took it to the zoo's veterinary hospital, where it was euthanized.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment conducted the rabies test on the bat. People who were at the zoo should know about the rabid bat, health officials said, although there are no reports of anyone making contact with it outside the staff.
Denver Zoo's veterinary staff routinely vaccinate animals for rabies and are not concerned any in the collection were infected.
People who find wild bats or other wild animals should not touch them, whether they appear healthy, sick or dead, officials said. Do not pick up a dead bat by hand, even with gloves — use a shovel.
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TITLE: Is Your Outlook In Focus?
By Terry Keiner
The things held dear vary amongst different people, in different places, for different reasons. A negative for some may well be a positive for another. What are accepted as good social manners by some cultures may possibly be insulting to people across the country, or just down the road, or even right across the street. Is there an absolute right or an unassailable wrong position, if so, who and what determines that? People can't even agree on what are the most important issues to agree on! So how can we expect to be able to agree on what to disagree on? But, there is an answer, and we don't have to be listed on anyone's short list of the most profound thinkers to understand it. If truth be told, it's probably better if we're not an intellectual overachiever (eat your heart out Socrates!). I remember many years ago watching a fellow plow with an old long eared mule. Now this stubborn old mule didn't like being told what to do, does that ring a bell with anyone? The bottom line was that the man couldn't plow a straight furrow because the mule was always looking for any excuse to act the fool. The old man was given a set of blinders for the mule with the idea being to keep the animal's focus on only one thing, the far end of the field. Using the blinders did improve things quite a bit. For one thing, the farmer was able to watch the mule's head and tell when he was going to act up because the animal couldn't see things off to the side any more without turning his head before he went into stupid mode. So when the mule was looking for just anything to act up over, he had to really turn his head to one side or the other to be able to see clearly what he was going to fuss about, and this gave the old farmer plenty of time to get him on a straight line again without too much damage. Now some people may not see how my little story about a stubborn mule wearing blinders has anything to do with anything, much less with outlook. But if we'll slow down for just a minute, maybe we'll be able to see how our outlook on what really counts is easily pulled out of focus. Maybe we need to put on, along with the rest of the 'armor of GOD' some Spiritual Blinders, just to keep our focus, and by that our outlook, just where it should be. Are we so far off course that we don't even know where we should be headed? Change your outlook about things that really don't matter to the only thing that does, the LORD GOD. If we can just do this one thing, everything else will fall into place, and that's not a promise from me, it's from HIM!
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The diagram below illustrates how the Resume Reading feature operates along with pre- and post-file-transfer commands. In this example, the Collaboration executes the same Business Rule four times. Each execution causes the Collaboration to read another section of the file. When the Collaboration reads the final records, it executes the Post-Transfer commands
In this example, the reading happens in the following steps:
The adapter starts reading the file then reaches a break condition after a partial data read (the end of Part 1), the adapter's pre-transfer commands have already been executed. The resume-reading state is stored, and no post-transfer commands are executed. The adapter is waiting for the next execution of the Business Rule.
The resume-reading operation is in progress but still attains only partial data reads. The adapter reads from one break condition to the next (Part 2 and Part 3 in the figure) The resume-reading state is stored in each case, and the adapter executes the Business Rule once per each part.
The resume-reading operation is in progress and completes its data read during the final execution of the Business Rule (Part 4). The adapter reads from a break condition to the end of a file. No resume-reading state is stored, and any post-transfer commands are then executed.
In all of the previous steps, the Business Rule is executed repeatedly, and the current read position in the file changes on each execution. If the file is smaller than Part 1 in the figure, the adapter does not reach a break condition. The operation is normal, and no resume-reading state is stored. The pre- and post-transfer commands are executed.


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This is a very ugly title, and almost misleading. So let's clear it upfront. The archive manager, the GUI frontend for various tar, zip and other archive formats, is a good and robust and safe tool, and there's nothing wrong with it, per se. However, you can easily misuse it and cause a short-term if significant disruption of productivity in your setup.
This short guide will elaborate on a rather common, easily reproducible scenario than any decent Linux user might attempt one day. In fact, it happened to me while testing the Flightgear simulator. What happened was, I download the entire Aircraft data set, totaling some 2.3GB of files inside 376 separate zip files. Naturally, I wanted to extract all these files to the game directory, so I could enjoy the multitude of different aircraft. Imagine what happened next.
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Social Eatz is a restaurant that garners a lot of buzz because it is the restaurant of Top Chef alum Angelo Sosa. Josh and I are big fans of Top Chef but we didn't root for Angelo when he was competing the first time around. While his food always looked good and his competitors clearly respected him, we had other favorites. Nevertheless, we didn't object when Jess and Jack told us we should try the food at Social Eatz. They had eaten there before and enjoyed it, and so we decided to go on a double date with them and check it out.
Jess made a reservation for us on a Saturday night, but the restaurant was surprisingly empty when we arrived. We got a great table right next to the window in front. Jess and I got some beer while Josh ordered the carrot ginger fizz, an interesting cocktail featuring carrot juice, ginger beer, vodka, and citrus. It was sweet, tangy, and bubbly, and very drinkable.
We decided to share a few appetizers to start. The first was edamame fritters, which our waiter said was a new dish for the restaurant. For some reason we were all expecting the individual edamame beans to be fried, and were quite surprised when we saw that it was actually like falafel balls made from pureed edamame. The fritters were fantastic – crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The edamame flavor definitely shined through, brightened up with some citrus. There was also garlic mayo on the side for dipping that was addictively delicious. I could have used that mayo on just about anything. My only complaint was that there were only two fritters in the order. I wish there had been more!
Our other appetizer was the noodle salad with plum ponzu. It featured cold buckwheat soba noodles with baby bok choy, sugar snap peas, and sliced scallions all mixed with a sweet plum and citrus dressing. It was light and refreshing and also a good mix of sweet and tangy. The noodles were cooked well so that they still had a nice chewiness to them, and this time I had no complaints about the portion size.
Both couples decided to share a bibimbap burger and a pair of tacos. There are lots of different burgers to choose from but the bibimbap burger won Eater.com's best burger in America contest so we wanted to try it out. We were happy to see that they cut the burgers in half for us in the kitchen, because they were really quite messy. The burger featured a beef patty topped with a runny fried egg, shredded lettuce, and pickled carrots and cucumber. There was also sriracha mayo on the burger that oozed out when we bit into the burger and dripped everywhere.
The burger itself was very flavorful, with the pickled vegetables and sriracha sauce definitely showing its Asian influence. The beef patty was cooked to a nice medium rare but it was kind of mushy in texture and got a bit lost under the egg and all the other components. What meat I could taste was well seasoned, and while I really did enjoy the burger, it didn't seem like a regular burger to me. I wouldn't compare it to a Shake Shack burger or Corner Bistro, because it's a totally different genre of burger. So even though it was pretty delicious in it's own way, if I'm craving a burger, this isn't what I'd go for. Nevertheless, we were happy to have tried it.
As for the tacos, we got an order of the Korean beef tacos and the tilapia tacos. The Korean beef tacos featured marinated skirt steak that had a slight kick to it from gochujang, which is a spicy Korean pepper paste. The taco was supposed to have bean sprout kimchee as well but I didn't really see it or taste it. There were pickled carrots and cucumber on the taco, as well as more of that sriracha mayo, which actually made the whole thing taste very similar to the bibimbap burger. The skirt steak was pretty tender, however, and flavorful on its own, and I enjoyed the fresh cilantro on top. I just wish that the taco had more pronounced kimchee flavor.
The tilapia tacos were pretty spicy, as the fish had been brushed with Thai chili. I enjoyed the fish and the accompanying green tomato salsa and avocado, which helped temper the spice. It was a flavorful combination of spicy and tangy, and I preferred these tacos to the Korean beef tacos. I just wish they hadn't added sriracha mayo to these tacos as well, as after a while, everything just started tasting the same.
Both the burgers and the tacos were a la carte, so we got two orders of fries to share. They were thin cut and crispy, like McDonald's fries, and dusted with a bit of paprika (I think). There was a mayo based dipping sauce on the side but the fries were good on their own and seasoned enough that they didn't need the sauce.
For dessert, we split an order of the yuzu cream puffs. The choux pastry was filled with yuzu curd, which tasted similar to lemon or lime curd. It was slightly sweet but the citrus flavor made it refreshing. The cream puffs were served hot, which I liked, and delicately crispy on the outside. We quickly took down the whole bowl.
Overall Josh and I both enjoyed Social Eatz but didn't find it to be outstanding. The food was tasty but nothing was distinctive. The menu indicates Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese influences, but mostly, I just found it to be generically Asian fusion food. Sriracha mayo was on almost everything, and that flavor really dominates. After a while, all the flavors got muddled and everything just tasted like the mayo. I did enjoy the appetizers though, which were well executed and the highlight of the meal for me. On the surface, the menu at Social Eatz is very affordable. The burgers and sandwiches top out at $12, and the tacos at $9. Most things are under $10. However, since everything is a la carte, adding on a side dish is an additional $4.50 each. That means for a burger and fries, it's really about $16.50, not $12, which is really not that cheap. In terms of atmosphere, the restaurant did fill up by the end of our meal. It was a bit loud but not overly so, and the place has a trendy but casual vibe. I would probably go back, but I wouldn't go out of my way to make another trip there.
Social Eatz
232 East 53rd St. between 2nd and 3rd Ave.
New York, NY


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While most crotch shots can be easily avoided (stop begging for attention, Britney Spears) or are just not what you wanna see (that dinosaur Janice Dickinson), every now and then a hot young celebrity is put in the position of flashing her unmentionables with pretty much no way around it.
At the Hot Hollywood Awards the other night, Audrina Patridge and some of her cohorts from The Hills were piled into the same ride, clown car style.
As a result, those members of the press who deal in celebrity photos were basically guaranteed the money shot, if you will. Peep this ...
This Audrina Patridge upskirt pic pretty much fell into the paparazzi's hands.
Fortunately, Audrina, who as you can see is all up on boyfriend Justin Brescia (a.k.a. Justin-Bobby) in this picture, was prepared, and nixed the upskirt by wearing panties at the time of the photo. More than we can say for others.


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My goodness, it's been ages since I have done an outfit post. Haven't had much luck with the usual brands I frequent for the past few months, especially my favourite Martina Pink. Oh well!
Geometric print, ombre turquoise-blue silk-cotton dress from Individual Expression. Love the asymmetrical cut and gathers on the left shoulder, very Greek!


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MAKING use of their final days of holiday at home, children from Saunaka Village in Nadi put their spare time to good use by learning more about shark conservation.
Organised by Projects Abroad Fiji, the schoolchildren were part of a holiday school workshop headed by volunteers from Australia.
Projects Abroad Fiji information co-ordinator Tagimoucia Koroivuki said the children had been part of the program since December last year.
"During this week's school holiday the children learnt about the importance of the existence of sharks in our marine life," she said.
"Our volunteers from Australia organised a program to involve the children in fun-learning about sharks, learning the features of a shark and the different types of species of shark."
Ms Koroivuki said the young participants gained a new perspective on sharks following the workshop.
"The children were filled with excitement learning more about sharks as it changed their perception about sharks being human predators.
"It was a great way for them to end the week with the theme 'Sharks are not our enemy, they are our Friends'."
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Rails Testing: Not Just for the Paranoid
Pages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Time to move on
You're most of the way to having a functional little tag search together. It's not particularly elegant, but will suffice for showing some functional testing in action. I'll leave it as an exercise to the reader to hook up a proper view for this, but include my minimalistic one in the source package for Tasty.
The key thing to take away from functional tests is that they allow you to verify that your application is responding as expected to various requests, and that they map to your controller actions, providing a safety net for them and making it easier to refactor things down the line.
Integration testing, for the high-level stuff
Getting an incredibly realistic use case for integration testing into Tasty at this point would be tricky. The reason for this is that integration tests often take the form of "big picture" user stories. An ideal case might be something like "James logs in, James purchases the very last super cool robot. Sam tries to buy a super cool robot, but can't because James already scooped it up". We don't quite have room in this article to expand Tasty to that level.
That having been said, integration testing can be quite useful for when you're dealing with session data, even for simple things.
Anyone who's messed with testing sessions by hand in a browser without some extra supporting apps probably has inevitably felt some considerable pain.
We're going to add a simple feature to Tasty that lets users indicate which entry in the system is their "favorite." What this will demonstrate is that we can create two separate sessions in our tests which do not interfere with each other.
Let's start by generating some code:
$ script/generate integration_test stories
The following integration test shows how to build a custom user object with some helper methods, borrowing a trick from Agile Web Development With Rails.
require "#{File.dirname(__FILE__)}/../test_helper"
class StoriesTest < ActionController::IntegrationTest
def test_users_have_separate_favorite_entries
greg = regular_user
andra = regular_user
greg_first = greg.favorite_entry
# make sure session does not change after other user gets an entry.
assert_equal greg_first, greg.favorite_entry
def regular_user
open_session do |user|
def user.favorite_entry
def user.gets_a_random_favorite_entry
get "/entries/random_favorite"
assert_response :success
assert Entry.find(session[:favorite])
def populate_entries
%w[abc.com def.org hij.net].each do |u|
Entry.create(:url => u)
Our first failure happens as expected; it can't find the random_favorite action.
Expected response to be a <:success>, but was <404>
The following chunk of code should get you passing the tests, but be sure to add a view, even if it's empty.
def random_favorite session[:favorite] = rand(Entry.count) + 1 end
From here, you'd probably want to consider moving this kind of feature down into the User model, after adding a way to login and identify yourself to Tasty. For now, it suffices as a way to show how you can build tests that run with independent sessions for your applications.
Another thing that integration tests are important for, as you get into more advanced situations, is for testing any interesting logic you may have in your routes. Functional tests bypass a lot of the routing stuff, so integration tests are about the only way to test them effectively.
I didn't bother building a view for this new feature, but you could probably just add something like a
favorite? method to
Entry which inspects the session data and does some interesting formatting in your view as needed.
The End of the Road, But Only the Tip of the Iceberg
Rails Testing is a very big topic. I hope that this article has at least shown by example the bare minimum necessary for you to know what the various kinds of tests are used for, and how to get everything hooked up. There are plenty of folks out there writing Rails apps that don't fire up a browser until they're ready to work on design. I'm not quite that macho, but I do enjoy spending more time in my preferred programming environment than in the browser.
As you get more into testing, you'll find no shortage of interesting topics that I omitted from this article. I recommend doing a deep dive into the resources scattered across the blogosphere, because in the end, this stuff really does make you more productive.
If you'd like to see tasty in its present state, please do download the latest source , and if you'd rather start with the same base I used to create this article, you can grab that instead.
Thanks for taking another deep dive with me, and have fun writing those tests!
Gregory Brown is a New Haven, CT based Rubyist who spends most of his time on free software projects in Ruby. He is the original author of Ruby Reports.
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Stunning, with incredible 360 degree views! Newly built in 2009 and fully furnished, this Spanish style home was designed by one of Santa Barbara's premier architects. Sitting on 78 acres with expansive ocean, island and mountain views this property boasts total privacy yet is just minutes from State Street and the beach. The approximately 4,400 square foot, three bedroom, three bathroom main house and brand new 800 square foot pool cabana will sleep up to 7 guests. Stainless steel, top of the line appliances, wireless internet, 3 flat screen televisions, and plenty of outdoor parking are just some of the amenities of this fabulous property. With the custom BBQ area, sprawling lawns and sparkling pool there is plenty of indoor and outdoor living space, perfect for entertaining family and friends.
Enjoy the peace and serenity of the hills, all the amenities of a new home, chlorine, chemical and salt free pool and jacuzzi with direct access to Santa Barbara's great hiking trails.
Available for short term (3 night minimum), long term and vacation rental. Not available for the months of August, September, October, and November. NO WEDDINGS, LARGE PARTIES, OR SPECIAL EVENTS. NO SMOKING. Call for more details.
This review is long overdue. I was able to stay at this super special and well cared for house last year and everything went beautifully. Greg & Taryn were extremely easy to work with in regards to booking and hospitality. Everything was in working condition which seems to rarely be the case in vacation or estate rentals and the location is very serene. Santa Barbara is an awesome town and staying here feels like you have the best of both worlds...private and still very close to town. I really appreciated my time there and am looking forward to visiting again one day!
This property is absolutely beautiful. It is perfectly situated and meticulously maintained. The property's caretaker is a great guy who is there whenever you need him and he keeps everything looking fantastic. It was a wonderful place for a special getaway.
Our family had a great, great time together at this one of kind, thoughtfully and tastefully designed estate. We felt truly privileged and right at home. The property is so beautiful, you won't believe it until you see it! The kitchen is a cook's dream. The property manager was so responsive and gave us a great recommendation for a Mexican restaurant, Casa Blanca. The mornings are gorgeous and the pool and pool cabana are perfect!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful home and would love to call it ours. We had some travel issues getting in and so our timing got thrown off by several hours, but the caretaker graciously met us very late and welcomed us to the property and answered any questions we had. It was magical to wake up in the morning and see just what kind of place was ours for the next few days. The views in every direction are gorgeous and the landscaping is so tasteful--we just couldn't walk around without taking a picture of something. The house is very comfortable, clean, spacious and quiet. The birds come to the fountain in the morning and the sun sets on the flowers and stonework in a new and artful way each day. We enjoyed the pool and especially took advantage of the hot tub with the full moon. The view of the city at night competes with the view of the ocean and the islands in the day. Particulars: the kitchen is well-equipped, the pool house is equally so, the beds are comfortable, and bathrooms are clean and plentiful. The drive up to the house lets you know you are someplace special and it's nice to be able to hike right out of the front door. The drive down to amenities --area grocers, shopping, good breakfast spots--is quick and scenic and the drive into town is pretty painless. It was nice to go to the beach and take in that scene or walk the shops on State Street but even nicer to come home to peace and quiet. We wouldn't hesitate to book this home again or recommend it to anyone.
We live in Southern Calif, and wanted a place within driving distance, as we were meeting friends from east coast. This place is absolutely stunning, views to die for, amazing pool, cabana, top of the line appliances, and soooo relaxing but within 10 minute drive to downtown Santa Barbara. Hiking and biking from the ranch, great for couples or families. The kitchen is very well appointed, lots of basics spices, etc.., in the kitchen. We were blown away by the architecture and landscaping, and the outdoor entertaining spaces. You will not be disappointed.
A family vacation within driving distance from our home in Newport Beach was our goal since traveling long distances with our two year old grandson could be challenging. This property was beyond all our expectations in all aspects...the views, the layout of the house and all high-end touches could be found throughout the home. The views were beyond amazing, and we all felt at home immediately upon entering the luxurious and tastefully decorated home. We brought our three small dogs, and there was even a dog bed provided! If you are a cook, you will not be lacking for any kitchen utensils, dishes and beautiful serving dishes.
We hardly left the property since we had all we needed here. There were even toys, books and games for all ages to enjoy. Greg, a most helpful manager, met us at the property and gave us a tour and he was always available to answer any questions we had. The pool and pool cabana were incredible...even has a high-end comfortable murphy bed that lowers with the switch of a remote! We had guests that stayed in the pool cabana that had a full bathroom, kitchen, seating areas, dining room table, washer/dryer, large screen TV and beautiful window seats that could be converted to single beds. The salt water pool and spa were heated and we used this on a daily basis as we looked out enjoying the 360 Want to sit out on a patio, not a problem, many patios and stone picnic tables are available throughout the property. As you can tell, we all had the best time and will definitely stay here again.
|Refundable damage deposit
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|$ 2.20 Night County Fee
|$33 + Tax
|Pet Fee
|Tax Rate
Call for special rates for UCSB graduation weekend in June or during Old Spanish Days festival in August. $2000 refundable security deposit due at the time of reservation. Rates: $900 per night for weeknights, $950 Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. $800 per night for stays 6 nights or more, weekend rate does not apply to stays six nights or more. Call for monthly rates!!


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In the past several weeks, we have heard ranting out of the White House about a "deep state" conspiracy to frustrate Donald Trump's objectives. It is only this current fact-free administration which could turn a well-understand aspect of the American government — mentioned in political science courses for over half a century — into a sinister conspiracy aimed at President Trump. It's no secret that bureaucracies across the world (not just in the U.S.) function in their own peculiar ways to keep the government functioning — even when elected officials would rather destroy the government. There are, of course, some features that are driving the Trumpistas crazy.
- The United States is not a dictatorship. The jobs and duties of the various departments and agencies are defined by statutes and existing regulations. Because there are grey areas in these statutes and regulations, the executive branch does have some discretion in interpreting them (as discussed regularly in the posts about legal issues). However, the President can't on his own enact new laws or repeal existing laws. Thus, however, much a President might see a need for new revenues to balance the budget, he can't simply order the Treasury Department to start collecting a new $1 per day tax on every hotel room in the country. Similarly, the President can't simply order the permanent resident status of a legal immigrant revoked simply because that permanent resident posts a tweet criticizing the President.
2. At the federal level, most individuals working for the federal government are careerists who have civil service protection. Even for agencies that are exempt from civil service protection (which includes many state and city governments), there are First Amendment protections against discharge for political reasons. Barring gross insubordination, these individuals can keep on doing their jobs as they understand their responsibilities.
3. Most career civil servants identify with the mission of their department or agency. It was not a shock that the organizations representing Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol employees were sympathetic to Trump's proposals to beef up border security and to step up deportation activity. Similarly, you would expect that career attorneys in the Civil Rights Division believe in enforcing civil rights laws and that those working in the foreign service believe in diplomacy and the traditional foreign policy objectives of the U.S. government. You may have some temporary influx of "rookies" when government changes hands that agree with the goals of the new administration. In the long term, however, it is hard to stay in a job when you disagree with the basic goal of the job. Additionally, many jobs in the federal government (e.g. EPA and the FDA) require a certain educational background. Most rational persons do not choose their college majors or graduate/professional schools for the purpose of one day undermining a government department.
The combination of these three factors lead to the fact that most employees in most departments are going to keep plugging away under standard operating procedures. Attorneys in the various parts of the Justice Department (and in the U.S. Attorney's Offices around the country) will keep on with their current investigations. The new higher-ups may give specific directions of new matters that they want investigated or a shift in emphasis. The new bosses may also compromise or settle pending cases on better terms for the other party than the careerists would like. But an FDA person reviewing an application is not going to recommend approval of a new drug that does not meet the established standards for approval just because President Trump thinks those standards are too tough. Similarly, an EPA analyst is not going to recommend that a toxic level of pollution be allowed just because Scott Price wants the EPA to look the other way. This built in behavior is not a formal conspiracy. It's just the nature of the bureaucracy. Prime Minister Trudeau in Canada almost certainly has similar problems with bureaucrats who resist new progressive policies in certain areas.
There are some additional factors that are probably causing Trump unending headaches. First, as has been discussed multiple times over the years, the U.S. system of government is different from the way that parliamentary democracies work. In a place like Canada or the United Kingdom, the "political spots" in the government are filled within the first week after the new government takes power (and any vacancies that arise are quickly filled). In the U.S., the nomination and confirmation process takes an eternity and there is almost always a significant number of vacancies waiting to be filled. If you haven't appointed an Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA, it is rather hard to implement changes to workplace safety. When the low levels on the chain of command are empty, more issues rise to higher levels. When you have an Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water in the EPA, that person can make sure that the senior careerists within that office are following the new policies. (There will always be things happening at lower levels that may not float up to the Assistant Administrator, but it is much easier for the Assistant Administrator to get that part of the EPA in line than for the Administrator of the EPA to keep all of the units within the EPA following the preferred policies of the White House.)
Second, as noted above and previously, statutes establish programs and set standards for those programs. As the Obama Administration learned repeatedly (and the Trump Administration is beginning to learn), parties that do not like how the Administration decides a certain issue can challenge those decisions in court. In some areas, the law has enough give that the Administration has substantial discretion. In other areas, the key question is one of fact and — once the facts are established — the Administration has very little discretion. When any administration starts puts its own policy preferences over the facts and the law, the courts will side with those challenging those policies.
In short, whether through its own paranoia or unwillingness to admits its own flaws, the Trump Administration is seeing a conspiracy where none exists. Instead, the judicial branch and the civil service is acting like they do with every administration. But it's much easier claiming that you are the victim of a conspiracy than admitting that the Trump White House is simply incompetent and "Not Ready for Prime Time."


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Four Tuscan public transport companies have joined forces to create an organisation with more than one thousand employees and a fleet of over 800 buses. Unity is strength, but it also creates the need for a new unified system to manage the purchasing processes. An integrated system able to ensure that each request follows the right approval procedure, while keeping within budgets and times.
This need was met with Cassiopea, developed by ZCS together with Tiemme technicians.
Users involved in the process can now access Cassiopea (online) and see their practices, confirm them with a simple click and move the practice forward, making sure it complies with the assigned budgets.
The management of the request times and operating times have been streamlined, and the statistics provided allow Tiemme to control the costs, times and efficiency of the various offices, thus ensuring the quality of the work, compliance with the budget and centralised supervision of this large structure. Cassiopea is user-friendly and offers numerous possibilities to enter documentation for each purchase request and its consultation. Compliance with the budget is now much more accurate, taking into account both the status of the purchase requests and the orders issued.
The Tuscan Bread Consortium chose ZCS due to the company's commitment to develop customised and user-friendly software solutions, which is crucial for the involvement of all players in the supply chain and for the success of the entire project.
Based on our needs, ZCS has developed a customised web-based solution that allows us to easily and safely map all the phases relating to a specific batch of PDO Tuscan Bread. In fact, from the raw material, to the milling right through to the making of the bread, the entire "story" of the batch is recorded by the software, which is then highlighted in the final label by means of a traceability code.
Over the years, Loccioni has used a rather basic HRMS and decided to adopt a more comprehensive and efficient technological solution in order to better support the growth of the Group through a more precise and sophisticated management of its human resources.
After exploring the solutions available, Loccioni opted for ZCS, a partner whose history, passion and organisation is very similar to its own and who could offer a solution perfect to suit their needs: HR Infinity.
The adoption of HR Infinity has the great advantage of allowing our internal HR management system to be used by all collaborators and not only by the team.
Compared to the past, we are now able to manage different aspects of the life of the collaborator (salaries, assessments, training, occupational safety) relying on a single database. We perceived Zucchetti and ZCS's desire to support us through the constant development of the solutions offered in a world, like that of HR, in continuous evolution
Zucchetti Centro Sistemi Spa was chosen after a call for tenders, where the solutions offered by ZCS were considered the most suitable from among those presented, in terms of the project size, financial commitment and human resources needed and the features supported.
The implementation of a new integrated information system signified the development and assimilation of a new strategic result-oriented culture and was an important opportunity for cultural, technological, organisational and operational renewal.
The introduction of a new information system was a perfect opportunity to restructure and update the internal processes, in order to make the operating methods and procedures more effective, efficient, transparent and traceable
SePi Formaggi was looking for an ERP solution that could adapt to its operations and develop its internal processes.
The decision was based on important aspects such as the advanced management of collections (through the ZCS Milk Collection App) and the innovative control of stocks and the seasoning process.
Tradition and innovation: these two values united Zucchetti Centro Sistemi and Sepi Formaggi.
We are proud of the results obtained and of being a pioneer in Sardinia for the production and preservation of the characteristics and quality of the products. Our principals have always been driven by our love for the Island and deep knowledge of its traditions, as well as customer satisfaction. We chose ZCS because they understood the spirit of our company, and helped us to enhance and evolve our strengths by projecting us into the future.
The choice of ZCS was motivated not only by the characteristics of the products offered, but above all by their high possibility of "verticalisation."
In fact, an analysis of the specific needs of Domina Vacanza led the ZCS team to customise the Teseo 7 and Cassiopea software to suit the needs of the customer.
Our organisational structure requires a software solution that can optimise the flow of information inside the head office, as well as the branches and hotels via the web.
Thanks to the advice and support of the ZCS team, our management needs were met with the development of Teseo 7 Holiday. We also wanted a web-based product that could provide customers with an innovative, user-friendly and easy-to-consult service. ZCS's customisation of Cassiopea perfectly addressed our requests, providing us with an agile and simple tool that fully meets the needs of our customers.
Over the years, the "Centrale del Latte" continued to expand and modernise; at the same time, management discovered that the old information system was no longer able to meet the new needs for the effective management of highly fractional off-truck sales, handling of a substantial amount of data, support in cooperating with large retailers, and the need for in-depth analysis of the available data.
ZCS was chosen as a technological partner because of the high configurability of the ERP Teseo system and the variety of solutions available, which are able to meet the new business needs.
ERP Teseo 7 is like the engine of a complex constellation made up of other specialised applications, which standardises the flow of business information that can be accessed and controlled by the various company figures based on access rights.
Teseo 7 allows us to check the company performances much easier and more efficiently. Over the years, ERP Teseo 7 has become a valuable tool for the improvement of the business and organisational processes; through continuous dialogue with the ZCS staff, we were also able to develop important internal skills for managing a complex information system.
The choice of ZCS was made after long and careful analysis, and was motivated, according to the Commission, by not only the features and quality of the product offered and its specific vertical layout for the fashion industry, but above all based on the service guaranteed by ZCS and specifically, the guarantee of an ongoing future relationship.
The implementation of web-based applications led to an improvement in the efficiency of relations with customers and stakeholders, both internal and external.
Numerous advantages were gained with the introduction of the Cassiopea MSFA App; the first is the ease in which the catalogues are downloaded and displayed on the tablets of the agents deployed across the territory, but also internal staff who participate in trade fairs. The elimination of the old "gun" system used to encode the items has lightened the load of the personnel, who no longer have to perform this cumbersome operation.
Since 2011, Gabrielli Group has been pursuing a path of renewal and modernisation of its information-accounting tools to support its decision-making processes. The project for the design and implementation of a BalancedScorecard (BSC) was inserted into this path to promote strategic alignment.
The entire project was guided and supported by Live Srl, a spin-off of the University of Marche specialised in strategic and organisational management consulting services and in the implementation of management control systems and economic evaluation of intangibles.
The ZCS Balanced Scorecard has provided the Gabrielli Group with an easy-to use, but effective tool in the management of Balanced Scorecards.
The product's web-based architecture allows easily sharing information and displaying the measures and respective areas of improvement in real time, throughout the company. This enables the company to focus on the mission and objectives of the Group, spreading in a clear and effective manner a results-oriented culture.
"Innovation is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought"
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I'm sure there are a few important dates that remain on your calendar year after year. There are happy days like birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and reminders of major life changes. And there may be a few sad days as well, like the anniversary of the death of a loved one that likely is not marked Read the full article →


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Hi Christa,
This can be done using the [Locking] report script component, this script report component can be used to determine which models/objects are currently locked and by which user. They can also be used to lock/unlock models/objects through the script.
var oLockComp = Context.getComponent("Locking"), this component exposes methods such as [getLockedModels(), getLockedObjects(), getLockInfo(), getLockOwner()] all with variable parameters depending on the requirement or scope.