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Working with Fly Applications
Once you have deployed a Fly application, you can view information about it, give the system secrets to share with it, and associate it with a custom domain.
Viewing Applications
flyctl can reveal useful information about the application:
- generally about the application configuration
- specifically about the application deployment
- and historically with the applications logs
General Information
info subcommand will reveal the name of the current application, owner, a short status and the applications hostname. There's also details of how the application's ports are mapped under Services. Finally, it shows the IP Addresses that the application is mapped to. You'll need this information for configuring your custom domains.
flyctl info
Name = hellofly
Owner = demo
Version = 2
Status = running
Hostname = hellofly.fly.dev
app tcp 80 => 8080 [HTTP]
IP Addresses
v4 184.108.40.206 2020-01-17T16:51:23Z
v6 2a09:8280:1:27a2:d07e:157d:dd9e:87d2 2020-01-17T16:51:24Z
Deployment Status
status subcommand has initial similarities to the
info command in that it gives details of the application and configuration. What it adds is information on when the application was last deployed, what version is deployed and the status of that deployment. If the deployment is currently running, it will also break that down. When the application is deployed, it has what are called allocations in the various global datacenters. The
status command will also detail those, including their status, region and when they were created.
❯ flyctl status
Name = hellofly
Owner = demo
Version = 3
Status = running
Hostname = hellofly.fly.dev
Deployment Status
ID = cf39d39b-9951-0bda-ef3b-795014436095
Version = v3
Status = successful
Description = Deployment completed successfully
Allocations = 1 desired, 1 placed, 1 healthy, 0 unhealthy
61592bcb 3 ams run running 1 passing 39s ago
Viewing Logs
Each Fly application has a log. It includes the console output of all instances of an application. Running
fly logs you will display those logs and automatically wait for new log entries. For example, when we run the hellofly sample:
flyctl logs
2020-01-22T14:35:05.933Z 70fda853 ams [info] {"message":"\r","app":3366,"region":"ams","alloc":"70fda853"}
2020-01-22T14:35:05.935Z 70fda853 ams [info] - using env: export GIN_MODE=release
2020-01-22T14:35:05.935Z 70fda853 ams [info] - using code: gin.SetMode(gin.ReleaseMode)
2020-01-22T14:35:05.935Z 70fda853 ams [info] {"message":"\r","app":3366,"region":"ams","alloc":"70fda853"}
2020-01-22T14:35:05.936Z 70fda853 ams [info] -
2020-01-22T14:35:05.937Z 70fda853 ams [info] - hellofly.tmpl
2020-01-22T14:35:05.937Z 70fda853 ams [info] {"message":"\r","app":3366,"region":"ams","alloc":"70fda853"}
The log lines consist of an ISO format date and time, the allocation id - the identifier for a particular instance of the app that is running, the region where this instance of the app is running, the level of the attached message and then the actual log line. An entry such as
is recording an unhandled, and in this case incomplete, log line. It is also possible to filter by region or instance id. Consult the
flyctl documentation for logs.
Working with Secrets
Passing information, like credentials, to an application is handled through Fly's secrets. Create a secret value with a name and when the application runs, the secret will be available in the applications environment variables. Say we want to pass BANKPASSWORD to our sample application. In our node.js application, we can access that secret by using this code:
All we need to do now is set it, and that's done with
flyctl secrets set. It takes a list of names and values as parameters.
flyctl secrets set BANKPASSWORD="M0M0NEY"
v1 release Secrets updated firstname.lastname@example.com just now
New instances of the app will now see that value. The
secrets set command can also set a number of secrets at the same time and take secrets from STDIN. See the flyctl documentation for secrets set for details.
If you need to know what secrets have been set then
flyctl secrets list will show you:
flyctl secrets list
BANKPASSWORD 51e7d4ab982ee30a690d12f15b866370 8m7s ago
It will only show you the name. The value is not shown as it is a secret.
If you need to remove a secret from an app,
flyctl secrets unset will remove them by name
flyctl secrets unset BANKPASSWORD
v11 release Secrets updated firstname.lastname@example.com just now
Fly and Custom Domains
When you create a Fly appl, its automatically given a fly.dev sub-domain, based on the app's own name. This is great for testing but when you want to go to full production you'll want your application to appear on your own domain and have HTTPS set up for you as it is with your .fly.dev domain. That's where the
flyctl certs command comes in. But lets step back before we set up the TLS certificate, to the first step: Setting the A record.
Setting the A Record
If we have a domain, say
example.com, then the first step is to map that domain to the Fly IP address of your deployed application. To get that, use the
flyctl info command we covered earlier in this page. You'll need to configure this with your DNS provider, but simply add in an "A Record" for your domain that points to the IP address. Once this is done and propogated through the DNS system, you should be able to connect over un-encrypted HTTP to using the domain name:
Getting Certified
To enable HTTPS on the domain, you need to get a certificate. Fly does that for you automatically as long as you carry out a manual verification process. It starts with creating a certificate for your custom domain with
flyctl certs create example.com:
flyctl certs create example.com
Hostname = example.com
Configured = true
Issued =
Certificate Authority = lets_encrypt
DNS Provider = enom
DNS Validation Instructions =
DNS Validation Hostname =
DNS Validation Target = example.com.5xzw.flydns.net
Source = fly
Created At = 0001-01-01T00:00:00Z
Status =
This will start off the process of getting a certificate. Run
flyctl certs show example.com to get the details needed for your next step:
flyctl certs show example.com
Hostname = example.com
Configured = true
Issued = ecdsa, rsa
Certificate Authority = lets_encrypt
DNS Provider = enom
DNS Validation Instructions = CNAME _acme-challenge.example.com => example.com.5xzw.flydns.net.
DNS Validation Hostname = _acme-challenge.example.com
DNS Validation Target = example.com.5xzw.flydns.net
Source = fly
Created At = 1m24s ago
Status = Ready
The DNS Validation Instructions gives the essential next step. You need to create a
CNAME DNS record which for a subdomain
_acme-challenge of your domain (the DNS Validation host name) and point it at the DNS Validation Target. The process will depend on your DNS provider. Once complete, and the updated DNS data has propagated, that domain will be queried and confirm you have control of it. Certificates will be generated and installed and you will then be able to access
https://example.com (or whatever your custom domain is called).


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Tue, 7 September 2010
Cali Hobgood-Lemme talks about her photography, inspiration, and what it means to win "Best in Show" for overall as well as photography at the 2010 Sausalito Art Festival. She discusses her thought process as well as her work flow in creating these award winning images. Inspirational for all photographers regardless of your success.
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Back to Journals » OncoTargets and Therapy » Volume 11
Platelets enhance the ability of bone-marrow mesenchymal stem cells to promote cancer metastasis
Authors Wang Q, Li Z, Sun L, Chen B, Zhao Y, Shen B, Zhu M, Zhao X, Xu C, Wang M, Xu W, Zhu W
Received 27 July 2018
Accepted for publication 15 October 2018
Published 21 November 2018 Volume 2018:11 Pages 8251—8263
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/OTT.S181673
Checked for plagiarism Yes
Review by Single-blind
Peer reviewer comments 2
Editor who approved publication: Prof. Dr. Geoffrey Pietersz
Qianqian Wang,1 Zhuqian Li,2 Li Sun,1 Bin Chen,1 Yuanyuan Zhao,1 Bo Shen,3 Miaolin Zhu,3 Xiangdong Zhao,2 Changgen Xu,2 Mei Wang,1 Wenrong Xu,1 Wei Zhu1
1School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China; 2Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zhenjiang Provincial Blood Center, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China; 3Department of Oncology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
Background: Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) have been identified to be closely associated with cancer progression. Our previous experimental results showed that BM-MSCs promote tumor growth and metastasis of gastric cancer through paracrine-soluble cytokines or exosomes. However, the elements that affect the role of BM-MSCs in promoting tumor metastasis are not clear. It is known that thrombocytosis in cancer patients is very common. Recently, platelets are recognized to play a critical role in tumor progression.
Purpose: This study aims to observe the effect of BM-MSCs which were co-cultured with platelets on tumor cell metastasis.
Methods: Platelet aggregation rate and the expression of P-selectin of platelets co-incubated with conditioned medium of SGC-7901 cells and BM-MSCs were detected by flow cytometry and platelet aggregometer. We also analyzed the change of BM-MSCs after co-incubation with platelets or platelets which were treated with SGC-7901 cells using transwell assay and Western blot analysis. The proliferation and migration ability and expression of VEGF, c-Myc, and sall-4 in SGC-7901 cells treated with medium of BM-MSCs which were co-cultured with platelets were detected. SGC-7901 cells were injected into Balb/c nude mice and the extent of lung metastasis was observed. Both in vitro and in vivo assays were used to analyze the effect of platelets on enhancing the ability of BM-MSCs to promote cancer metastasis.
Results: Results suggested that BM-MSCs and tumor cells can promote platelet aggregation rate and the expression of P-selectin. The protein levels of α-smooth muscle actin, vimentin, and fibroblast activation protein in BM-MSCs were higher after co-incubation with platelets, and SB431542 was used to confirm the effect of TGF-β on transdifferentiation of BM-MSCs into cancer-associated fibroblasts. Medium of BM-MSCs treated with platelets enhanced the proliferation and migration ability of SGC-7901 cells. More lung metastases were found in mice which were injected with SGC-7901 cells treated with conditioned medium from BM-MSCs co-incubated with platelets.
Conclusion: Tumor cells and BM-MSCs activate platelets which can change the characteristics of BM-MSCs through secretion of TGF-β. Moreover, we found that platelets enhanced the effect of BM-MSCs on tumor metastasis, which suggested a potential target and approach for gastric cancer therapy.
Keywords: mesenchymal stem cells, platelets, gastric cancer, metastasis, bone marrow
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Horsing Around Horses Do The Funniest Things!
We all love horses. They are such stately creatures, with an air of aloofness that makes them one of the most dignified creatures on the planet.
But I got to thinking, are they really that serious? Surely they have time out to horse around a little. So I did a bit of digging and came up with some secret photos of what horses get up to when people aren't around!
I now give you horses for courses!
Did you say tree horse burgers?!
One mississippi two mississippi three......coming out! I am coming.....Oh lord, I got ma head stuck! Can someone give me a push? Waddya mean I am hugging a tree? I ain't hugging no tree...I am, well, just hiding cos' I am embarrassed by this whole horse eating shenanigans. I mean, why would anybody want to eat me? I is just a horse! Who said burgers....? Who said....? You just wait till I get out......! Help!
Hula Hoop Horse!
I say old chap, who says we horses have to keep running around with silly humans on our backs? Some of us, no, all of us do have other talents you know. Take me for example, I can skip, play football and I have even been known to ride a bike, but my speciality is doing the hula hoop. I learned this when I was a babe in arms, well a horse in arms. It takes a bit of doing, but well you know, who says we horses are not the most talented of creatures?
Lurve Baby!
I lurve you baby, yes I do. I really lurve you. Honestly, I really really do have feelings for this poor human. I mean having to walk around on only two feet a day must be so tiring. So every morning I give her a hug. I know she likes it. Mind you, she is a bit smelly, but I don't really mind. When you have a pet human you have to make the effort don't you? And those shorts are really tasty, um, one more nibble should do it......!
Stop nagging me!
Are you laughing at me? Um? Are you laughing? I can't help it if the stoopid human can't get the right shampoo for me, I mean, look at me! How humiliating is this? And my eyes, my poor peepers, my hair is going all over my face and um, help somebody, I need some conditioner now! Waddya mean I look like an old nag? Wot me?
Horsey Hexercises!
And one two three, and one two three....Oh these exercises are quite giving me colic! I know they said we had to train but they never told me it would be this hard! What did you say? Jump? You never said jump you said exercise, will somebody help me up.....Please?
Stop giving me lip!
Go on giss a kiss, moomph, come on darlin' I only wanna little peck, oh please don't look at me like that, I had my lips done with collagen only this morning they look really kinda attractive don't they? Please giss a kiss, I promise not to dribble all over you. Oh don't then, so much for you being a stud!
A drunken horse is par for the course!
I say old chap, its not the done thing you know. Sitting around here right in the middle of their gymkhana field. I know, I know, you don't want to jump, its quite beneath you darling, but you must believe me when I say that its expected of us. I know these stupid people think that we are only good enough for skipping over those silly bits of wood, but we must do as we are told if you want to get back to our nice stable for a bit of tea and a strong drink. Darling? Darling? Oh for goodness sake it looks like you have already hit the bottle, oh poor me, what's a girl to do?
You silly mare!
Anyway she said...Hahahaha! she said...Oooh for goodness sake shut up! Oh my sides are hurting...she said....hee hee! Ah Ah oh will you please stop! I am beginning to sound a little horse! Little horse..get it? Hahahahahaha! Oooohhh! Here's another joke for you...
What did the pony say to the donkey when it broke up with her? I don't give an ass! Hahahaha oh I am sooo funny!
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Horsey Habits
I love the humor in this hub and the photos ar hilarious! A wonderful hub and just what I needed tonight. Thanks Nell
What a hoot!
This is so cute and funny. I never knew that horses would or even could sit down like that... duh! You know I've been deprived!!! And, I go horseback riding.... WoW!
The funniest I've experienced on hubpages! Excellent humor and pictures! My favorite was Lurve Baby (who says horses don't love and have feelings?!) ...you did so well with this, congrats on Hub of the Day in my book!!!
I grew up with horses, and you are right... they can be very comical and affectionate.
Nell....happy to see your crazy horses are trotting around the track once again! This was funny the first time and just as funny now.....You must admit, this hub is unique.....almost like a horse of a different color!!
Way Up and across the board again....
Great way to start the morning with some horsey humor. Very cute. I loved the hula hoop horse and the kiss one.
There's nothing like a good laugh to start the day. Thanks for putting this together!
OMG! This is the funniest, feel-good. horsing- around bunch of pictures and dialogue! I can't wait to share this with my family.
For the first time in years, I've voted up and straight across. Thank you Nell.
funniest horses love the one with the horses head in the tree thanks Nell :)
Okay, NRose - I had just a smirk on my face while reading most of this hub... enjoyable, for sure - but that last pic and text to do with it, cracked a smile lol Both the girl laughing and horse seeming to laugh was too much. That's a great photo and bit :)
That hulahoop-ing horse is particularly funny... I don't know if it's a doctored photo or not, but this picture is the most laughable for me hehehee.
Ha HA
I thought cats were the drama queens up until I spotted this funny hub. The horses faces are so expressionial, and the narrative works nicely.
Thanks for lifting my day Nell.
OMGosh, Nell, this is so funny. You really captured the right words for those amazing photos. Well done. You gave me some good laughs here.
I read this hub once, but apparently forgot to comment. Never too late, sometimes. These happy friends of yours have been eating corn that was left in water and fermented! Mother said that happened to Papa's hogs many decades ago. After eating the corn and drinking the water, they ran around in circles stumbling and falling and bumping their heads against every post they passed. So, Papa assumed that the greedy rascals had somehow re-invented corn whiskey.
These pictures are hilarious! They remind me of ... who have chug-a-lugged too long at the spirits.
It is always refreshing to read something that brings on laughter that I will gladly share.
Happy Birthday, Nell!
I needed a good laugh today, and this Hub really made me laugh. I'm a horse lover from way back. I helped Doc in his Vet. practice with the horses, and our 4 kids all had horses.
Voted UP and will share all around so everyone can get a good laugh today!
Hi Nell... OK, OK... you got me again... this was hilarious... I so loved the pictures and the writings attached to them. Nell you are amazing... Is that burgers on the Barbie I smell over there... Oh no... is that poor old Chester ...
Hugs and Blessings
This is great, loved the pictures. I will turn vegan before I knowingly eat horse! Hard telling what we do eat....ewwww. lol
Very funny Nell, what a great collection of hilarious pictures, reminding us what great, intelligent creatures horses are.
As for the horsemeat scandal - well, at times like these I am glad to be a vegetarian!
Hi ImKarn,
Seeing your comment, I remembered a historical legend about Russia's very own Catherine the Great, who was supposed to be overly fond of horses. If it's true, then has she has earned the all-time horsing around award!
OMG..i 'LURVE' this, Nell! I lurve horses, and i lurve the stories and the pictures in this hub!
Awesome job of humor and getting a message across!
Viva la Horses! Giddyup!
up and forwarding on..
Nell, this problem in the UK has been all over the news for the past few days. Whenever I see any coverage of this problem, I immediately think of your timely hub. You go girl! :-)
Hi Alastar. You wrote:
"...I'm sure the chickens in England are fine...."
That's probably true when you buy the whole chook carcass in one package. But according to the latest urban legend, which I'm starting right now, someone has been 'horsing around' with ground chicken. It's being adulterated with ground seagull meat. I hope that everyone who notices a fishy taste in their chicken burgers cries fowl.
Nell I'm sure the chickens in England are fine but after having to follow cages full of chickins' on a truck going to you know where, for a long time going to work in the mornings, well, I definitely don't partake of the feathered fellows any more lol.
Nell, back when I was a kid all the other neighborhood kids fave place for fast food was a joint called Auto-Burger, it had a big picture on top of the place of a happy family munching burgers in an open-topped car with the wheels spinning. Anyway, one day a bunch of us wanted to go to Auto-Burger- yep you got it, the joint had been closed down for substituting horse meat for the real deal. Maybe that's why I'm practicably a vegan these days lol. Loved these pics with your humorous and witty accompanying text Nell- you da bomb!
Right on the humor button & set me laughing, Nell! Had great fun with this & this horse is being shared!
Dreadful situation, I don't blame you, I would feel exactly the same. I actually observed a pet food processing place ( can't call it a factory), and it was so awful, I don't know how those workers can go home and sleep at night.
Hi Nell, the pictures are wonderful, and with your blurb they are even better. Great idea for a Hub. Glad you didn't go into this too deeply, because it is pretty awful to think of horsemeat on your plate when you didn't request it. Most horsemeat is (was) used for pet food - yes, even for those fancy looking ads on TV. There are thus no regulations for hygienic production of this meat. That should give more cause for concern than anything.
Funny and an enjoyable hub! Your hubs are refreshing and great to read. Awesome!! Voted up.
This is so funny and the photos are great. Now I am off to read more info on the horse meat story. Have not heard about that yet.
Oh goodness...loved the photos. Too hilarious enjoyed a lot. Had a great laugh. Lovely hub.
Those horses are really funny ! they remind me to my fave movie in the 70ies when Mr. Ed shown on TV.
This hub was to funny.
Oh, Nell, I loved these photos, and your wonderful captions. Horsemeat doesn't belong at the dinner table. Ever. It is sacrilege to these marvelous animals. I am so pleased you stood up for our equine friends. There is wisdom in humor, and you have both in abundance, Nell. Voted up and much more. :-)
I imagine that most of us have unintentionally eaten strange foods. Processed meat is "mystery meat." My uncle told me that he ate horse meat that the army provided during WWII. He said it tasted like beef.
When I see the many strange "foods" eaten in many places, horse meat may be a preference, maybe.
How interesting!
Totally hilarious hub with great pix, Nell.
I read about horse meat in the news and it sure is horrifying news. I sure do hope man spares the horses and entertains thyself from their many expressions :)
Funny hub and sharing it across
Oh, Nell, I had a horse, (Chaco), who would play tag with me, race without saddle or bridle, change leads and gates either by gentle pressure, or voice command, didn't have fences but never ran away, and all the dressage moves, travers to left and right, passage, we learned all this together- he was an incredible friend. i miss him him, and of course, as usual, I'm crying... good one Nell... lily
Those are so funny! As someone who grew up in New York City, I have not been around horses very much in my life and have never seen them doing anything like that. Thanks for the laugh!
Very fun hub! Loved the pictures and jokes. So did my daughter! :0)
These are wonderful, Nell Rose! Thank you!
How awful...I've heard of the horse meat thing too and it disgusts me...I am a horse lover through and through. You're right, we have enough poor animals that we are exploiting and devouring without having to add this beautiful creature to the list. Horses have been our friends for a long time...why do we have to ruin that friendship? Anywho, I'm off my soap box now...wonderful hub and the pictures are delightful. Blessings!
These are really hilarious! Up and funny. :)
So funny, Nell. You really know how to make simple things so interesting.
Those are crazy, I have to say I like the one with the girl laughing and the one where the horse hugs a girl... sweet. :)
The photos and the descriptions are very funny, Nell! This hub is great fun. The thought of horse meat being used in burgers is very sad, though.
Nell Rose - always good to see a positive take on horses, sensitive and beautiful animals. Have owned several over the years - all gone now but left unforgettable memories. It's tragic that horse meat has found its way on the menu in England - although I try not to think of lamb chops and veal! I have two pet cows - nice and safe and spoiled.
These were all wonderful, especially the horse and the woman laughing. I love it. I have my own "neigh"bor, you know...
What a hoot! loved every picture and your comments made me LOL..........Neigh..
Gorgeous hub. Loved the photos. Horses can be cheeky things. We used to have a pony who used to open the back door with his mouth and step into the laundry. He would also undo the belt buckle on your pants. Voted up.
Oh, NO, No...please tell me that they are not using horses to feed the masses. I couldn't bear to know this.
Your horses, Nell are quite the talented and hilarious bunch! Had a great laugh, girlfriend....thanks so much. The Hula Hoop is GREAT!
Horses make wonderful friends to hang out with....Thanks, Nell...UP+++


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WASHINGTON -- Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, who changed his stand to favor new gun laws following the Sandy Hook school shooting in December, is going one step further.
Casey has signed on as co-sponsor of New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg's bill to limit gun magazines to 10 rounds or fewer.
"As members of the U.S. Senate we must ask: have I done enough to reduce the likelihood that a tragedy like Sandy Hook would occur again? Limiting the size of magazines on military-style weapons could reduce the likelihood of another Sandy Hook-like tragedy, which is why I voted for and have now cosponsored Senator Lautenberg's commonsense bill," said a Casey statement late Tuesday afternoon.
His move to become a co-sponsor illustrates Casey's level of commitment to a cause he long opposed.
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"Thank you @SenBobCasey for committing to public safety & co-sponsoring my bill to ban high-capacity ammo magazines," said a post from Lautenberg's Twitter account.
Casey had previously spoken out against new gun laws, even after previous mass shootings at Virginia Tech and in Aurora, Col., but he had a change of heart after the schoolhouse massacre that left 20 children and six educators dead. Casey said he was "haunted" by images from that incident.
He said then he would support proposed bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and he voted for those measures, along with the expanded background checks proposed by Sens. Pat Toomey (R., Pa.) and Joe Manchin (D., W.Va.) last month, but all three measures fell short.
While many lawmakers, including Toomey, have moved on to other issues since then, Casey has continued to speak out on gun laws, including in several television appearances.
"There's a lot of frustration and I think that will continue but it should fuel an effort to try this again," Casey said in an April 22 appearance on MSNBC's Morning Joe. Expanded background checks, he said then, would not be "nearly enough" in his view.
The bill limiting magazine sizes is also backed by Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal. He, Lautenberg and Casey are all Democrats.
The plan faces a difficult road to passage in the senate. The proposal got just 46 of the 60 votes needed to clear the senate last month, even with the Newtown shooting still fresh in the public's memory.
With some lawmakers facing an angry backlash for their votes against expanding background checks, some gun control advocates are hopeful that the senate could take another run at passing new gun laws, but it appears that any new votes will have to wait for a significant amount of time, and would most likely be focused on a new version of the Toomey-Manchin background check plan.
A public outcry would likely have to drive any new push.


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The ceremony, which takes place at Tompkins Square Park, will honor the founder of The Loft.
Mancuso began throwing rent parties at his Greenwich Village apartment in the mid-60s, and in 1970 it officially opened as The Loft. Though it moved around over the years, The Loft has run as a regular party for over 35 years, and it influenced legendary DJs like Larry Levan, Nicky Siano and Frankie Knuckles. Mancuso was also known for running the New York Record Pool, which distributed records to his DJ cohorts and hugely influenced the sound of the city's club scene. A month after Mancuso's passing, a group of Loft regulars have organized a candelight vigil to celebrate his legacy in Tompkins Square Park this Saturday. The ceremony begins at 5 PM.
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Do you worry that you have never paid enough attention to Google+. I do, or did! It was "out there" and I knew I should respect it...but I just never got around to it. So, relax...well, a bit.
Here are two articles that might help you understand a bit why the change. The first is pretty easy to read. Dive in. The second...160+ pages of deep thinking and understanding. Dive in if you dare! Both are smart!
"Social extensions will no longer show with ads on Google Search and search partners starting December 10, 2015. We encourage you to explore all relevant ad extensions to highlight important aspects of your business. If social presence remains important to your business, you can continue highlighting this information using site links or call out extensions."
- "As a Search Quality evaluator, you will work on many different types of rating projects. The General Guidelines primarily cover Page Quality (PQ) rating and Needs Met (NM) rating; however, the concepts are also important for many other types of rating tasks. For brevity, we refer to "Search Quality Evaluators" as "raters" in these guidelines."
So you might want to read this as well. It gives you a history of what you used to do with Google in a B2B setting. These ideas drafted by the gang at socialmediatoday.com still has a lot of value. Oh, by "history" I mean early 2014...really really old right?
(from socailmediatoday.com)
My conclusion is this, and keep in mind my expertise and practice is very practical and focused on sales revenue...I'm not a full time social media how to driven guy. Google+, well anything Google always has to be respected, however Twitter has more practical social media marketplace pull (read it's HUGE) and I would lean on its numbers and powerful data more so than Google's social efforts. Although we might see the two of them work together one day as well. The use of AdWords is imperative for most of our B2B sales and marketing clients and probably you to. The social and ranking results that used to sit next to your ads and punished you emotionally and from a ranking point of view, it appears that with the new changes we can all rid ourselves of the guilt of not playing in Google+ this year!
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Mulholland Drive
It's strange calling yourself.
Mulholland Drive is a 2001 drama/mystery Mind Screw directed by mind screw king David Lynch that helped (finally) launch the career of Naomi Watts. The movie received generally positive reviews. At the end of the 2000s it has been called one of the best films of the decade by quite a few critics and viewers.
The positive critical reaction even included a four-star rave review from Roger Ebert who, with the exception of The Straight Story, had hated most of Lynch's films. Previously, Lynch had celebrated the "two thumbs down" from Siskel and Ebert for Lost Highway.
Many of those who saw it admitted to having no idea what the hell it was about: True Art Is Incomprehensible. Like several of Lynch's films it aims to work as poetry more than a linear narrative.
The plot primarily focuses on two young women: Betty Elms, a perky blonde Canadian who comes to Hollywood to pursue an acting career, and Rita, a sultry brunette who's developed a case of amnesia after an attempted hit on her turned car accident on the titular Mulholland Drive.
After arriving at LAX and moving into her aunt Ruth's apartment, Betty discovers a nude Rita in the shower and isn't too weirded out because she thinks that Rita is a friend of her aunt Ruth's. However, she soon finds out that Rita has amnesia and that all she remembers is being in the accident. They then discover not only sets of 100 dollar bills in Rita's purse but also a blue key, further increasing the mystery. So out of the goodness of her heart and because "It'll be just like in the movies!", Betty decides to play Nancy Drew and help Rita discover her true identity, and the two become fast friends (and more).
In addition to the main plot, there is also a film director who just can't seem to catch a break. He even walks in on his wife in bed with their pool man, played by Billy Ray Cyrus of all people. Betty's eccentric landlady is played by Ann Miller in her final role before her death. There is a terribly inept hitman played by the incomparable Mark Pellegrino, a creepy cowboy who may or may not be part of this world, a surreal theater with an even more surreal magician/MC, that mysterious blue box, and some sort of grungy zombie hobo who lives behind an old-fashioned diner and gives a man a heart attack at just the sight of it.
Yes, it's one of those movies.
A well-made movie, but certainly not for everyone. Just like nearly every Lynch film, viewers tend to Love It or Hate It. But it's certainly worth watching at least once, as the direction is aces, the writing is clever and the acting is fairly solid across the board, especially that of Naomi Watts. Just expect lots of Mind Screw and lots of High Octane Nightmare Fuel.
- All Just a Dream: Everything up until Rita opens the box. Or Was It a Dream?
- Anachronic Order: In the real life sequence later in the movie, we see the blue key, which means that Brunette Camilla has been killed, but later scenes clearly take place before that moment.
- Arc Words: 'This is the girl'.
- Ate Her Gun: Diane.
- Beard of Evil: While calling the magician/MC in Club Silencio "evil" is a bit of a stretch, he's still pretty creepy.
- Betty and Veronica: Or rather Betty and Rita.
- Big Fancy House: Adam Kesher has one of these. Of course, he does live on Mulholland Drive, a place famous for its Big Fancy Houses.
- Brown Note:
WhoWhatever that is behind Winkies, the mere sight of ... it is enough to give someone a heart attack.
- A Date with Rosie Palms: Near the end, Naomi Watts has this kind of date.
- David Lynch: Indubitably.
- Daylight Horror: The "man behind Winkies" scene is somehow made even more disturbing by the fact that it happens in broad daylight.
- Dying Dream: One of many interpretations.
- Emerging From the Shadows
- Epic Fail: The scene where the hired killer first appears.
- Evil Old Folks: Miniature evil old folks, no less.
- Executive Meddling: An actual plot point ("This is no longer your film").
- Fan Service: Naomi Watts and Laura Harring.
- And they're not the only hot women in the movie.
- Film Noir: The film could be called an homage to the genre. For example the character of Betty Elms is clearly inspired by many of Hitchcock's noir heroines. She even wears a dress suit that looks exactly like the one worn by Kim Novak in Vertigo.
- Freaky Friday Flip: Involving at least five different characters.
- Girl-On-Girl Is Hot: The Mind Screw regardless, that is one hot sex scene.
- Grotesque Gallery: The "man behind Winkies" isn't exactly someone you'd want to meet in a dark alley. Or anywhere.
- Hollywood California: After all, the subtitle describes the film as "a love story in the city of dreams".
- Horrible Hollywood: It looks like Hollywood but adjoins with hell. There is something rotten here, in the airless boardrooms, moving in the back alleys.
- Humanoid Abomination: The Cowboy -- maybe. And the man behind Winkie's. And the Evil Old Folks.
- I Just Shot Marvin in the Face: Perpetrated by the most negligent hitman since Vincent Vega.
- I Was Quite a Looker: Betty's landlady Coco Lenoix, played by Ann Miller, a dancer and actress who was a fixture in movie musicals of the 1940s and 50s.
- Kubrick Stare: Near the end, Naomi Watts gives one of these. It's incredibly chilling.
- Lampshade Hanging: Adam notes what a stock character the Cowboy is.
- Lipstick Lesbian: Naomi Watts (Betty) is hot. Laura Elena Harring (Rita) is hot. Together, they're sexier than a good deal of actual pornos. Works as Fan Service.
- Los Angeles: Hits many of the major visual icons. Mulholland Dr., LAX, a palm tree-lined boulevard, etc. Has some lesser known ones: Pink's Hot Dogs, Topanga Canyon.
- Lotus Eater Machine: The first two thirds of the movie. According to popular theory, it is Diane's dying wish to re-imagine herself as Betty.
- Louis Cypher: according to various theories, the Cowboy, Mr. Roque, the Bum or the Magician could be this. Actually a very popular Epileptic Tree.
- The Mafia: It's highly implied that Mr. Roque and the Castigliane Bros. aren't your typical meddling executives.
- Mind Screw: and how! There's some meta-Mind Screwing as well. One reviewer noted that the prostitute outside Pink's Hot Dogs also sort of looks like Naomi Watts, and asked how many characters she actually played in the movie. Watts: "It depends." (the part was played by an actress named Rena Riffel).
- Miniature Senior Citizens: In the most literal and nightmarish sense.
- One-Scene Wonder: Melissa George and the Cowboy. Both get callbacks in the second half of the film.
- Ostentatious Secret: A key element is a little blue box with a matching key.
- Proscenium Reveal: In the Club Silencio sequence, Rebekah Del Rio collapses during her performance of "Llorando" yet we continue to hear her singing, which causes Betty and Rita (and the viewers) to realize she had been lip-syncing.
- Psycho Lesbian: Diane Selwyn.
- Reality Warper: Diane as Betty gets to re-imagine her life the way she wants it as part of a dying dream. The real Reality Warper in the movie may or may not be the hobo or the cowboy or the magician.
- Scare Chord: Go buy the soundtrack and listen to all of "Diner". Make sure to wear headphones, and have them turned up all the way.
- Schrödinger's Butterfly: The big brain hump of this movie is wondering which is real; the last half hour, or everything preceding it? Or both? Or neither? Or...
- Shot in the Ass
- Shout-Out: Numerous homages to various films. Some of them (including The Wizard of Oz and Ingmar Bergman's Persona), seem to be intended as points of reference.
- Also Sunset Boulevard, which also has an ingenue named Betty. The actual car from Sunset Boulevard is parked at the entrance of the studio lot when Betty Elms goes for her audition.
- Fight Club contains a blink-and-you'll-miss-it homage to Blue Velvet, where the characters walk past a street sign (it reads "Lincoln" in Blue Velvet, "Washington" in Fight Club). Lynch seems to have taken note: early in Mulholland Drive, a shot of a man's arm reaching for a phone is identical to the shot of Tyler Durden picking up the phone in his first encounter with Marla.
- Carnival of Souls, when Rita exits the crashed car.
- Some of the more nightmarish sequences allude heavily to the Brazilian "Coffin Joe" films.
- Soundtrack Dissonance: The Fifties pop music.
- Stylistic Suck: Were you somewhat annoyed or surprised by Naomi Watts' poor, exaggerated, even Narmy acting throughout the beginning of the film? This is indeed intentional and will make (some) sense in the end.
- There Is Only One Bed: "You don't have to sleep on that couch!"
- This Is Sparta: "No. Hay. Banda! There is. No. Band!"
- Tomato in the Mirror: Part of the most popular interpretation.
- The Treachery of Images: "No hay banda! There is no band. Il n'y a pas d'orchestre."
- What Do You Mean It Wasn't Made on Drugs? And this is pretty tame compared to most of Lynch's other films.
- Woman Scorned: Another popular interpretation.


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can go to hell! I just ordered this beauty....
So. Have you ever heard of grenading a power supply? Cause I'll tell you, any sort of dust removal that isn't a vacuum and several hours to set can trigger that
That is a vacuum, dingus.
no one else just poped a cover off? ( after warranty up)
there's nothing special inside just don't TOUCH ANYTHING with metal
there's only a few screws..
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Europe and South America jump in as China sees no US LNG in Q2
Ongoing trade battle helping spur shift in flows
Spain, France, Chile pick up slack in April-June period
No US LNG export cargoes were delivered to China in the second quarter, a plunge from nine during the same period a year earlier as the tariffs battle between Washington and Beijing escalated.
Shipments to Spain, France and Chile helped pick up the slack as the US saw a 55% increase in worldwide export deliveries during the three-month period that ended June 30, S&P Global Platts Analytics trade flow data showed Tuesday.
The shift in trade flows to Europe and South America reflects efforts by US exporters to look beyond Asia, the world's biggest importer and for a long time seen as key to developers' liquefaction capacity growth goals. Besides the trade tensions with China, volatile Asian prices also have contributed to the shift. Fewer US cargoes were delivered to South Korea in the April-June quarter versus a year earlier, Platts Analytics data showed.
There are currently four major US LNG export facilities operating along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Two more — one in Texas and the other in Georgia — are expected to start shipping cargoes later this year. Just Tuesday, Cheniere Energy said it produced its first commissioning cargo from its second liquefaction train at its terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas. Beyond the facilities operating now, about a dozen other terminals are actively being developed with proposals to go online in the early to mid-2020s.
The market dynamics and the prospects for the projects that have yet to start construction, however, have changed due to the US-China trade battle.
China first imposed a 10% tariff on imports of US LNG in September 2018, in retaliation for tariffs that the US imposed on imports of Chinese goods. Last month, China raised its tariff on imports of LNG from the US to 25%, in retaliation for increased US tariffs. While the two sides recently agreed to halt further tariff increases, as they try to negotiate a comprehensive trade deal, shippers from US LNG facilities will continue to face adjustments as long as the existing duties are in place.
The American Petroleum Institute fears that if there's not any agreement to the US dropping its tariffs and China dropping its retaliatory tariffs, the standoff will have an enduring impact on flows across the global LNG market, Aaron Padilla, senior adviser for international policy, said in a telephone interview.
"It will reduce quantities being able to go to China, which in the global markets has been a premiere buyer, and it may also have an effect on stymieing the final investment decisions for pending liquefaction terminals in the US that are at an earlier phase and are seeking capital and final investment approval in order to begin construction," Padilla said.
China, in turn, would have an incentive to turn increasingly to Russia, Australia, Malaysia and other exporting countries to get the LNG it needs, Padilla said.
In the second quarter, the US delivered 116 LNG cargoes to global destinations, compared with 75 over the same period in 2018, Platts Analytics data showed.
Deliveries to Mexico, which was the largest buyer of US LNG in 2018, remained flat, year-on-year. Deliveries to China, on the other hand, which was the third-largest export destination in the second quarter of 2018, fell to zero.
On the flip side, exports to Spain and France rose to 10 cargoes and 11 cargoes, respectively, both up from zero over the same period last year. In South America, a four-cargo increase in deliveries to Brazil and an additional two cargoes delivered to Chile, year-on-year, also helped pick up the slack.
With US exporters preparing to release financial results for the second quarter, the market over the next several weeks will get an idea of how the trade flow shifts have impacted the bottom line.
Source: Platts


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The 2019 edition of the CWTS Leiden Ranking introduces indicators of open access publishing and gender diversity.
CWTS announces the launch of the new course called "Responsible Metrics for Research Evaluation".
CWTS report on the application of bibliometrics in the context of research management and research evaluation.
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CDC Foundation Releases Season 2 of Contagious Conversations Podcast
Interviews include Robert Wood Johnson Foundation President and CEO Dr. Richard Besser, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health Dr. Rebekah Gee and Director of Rotary International's PolioPlus Carol Pandak
How does your zip code affect your health? How close are we to eradicating polio? How can policy changes at the state level make communities healthier? These are some of the topics discussed in Season 2 of the CDC Foundation's podcast, Contagious Conversations, which launched today. Season 2 features interviews with individuals who are playing a vital role in making the world safer and healthier for us all.
The second season of Contagious Conversations features a series of three in-depth conversations with individuals who are sharing their perspectives on today's toughest health challenges, including polio eradication, health equity, maternal mortality, Hepatitis C treatment and more.
"Contagious Conversations provides thought-provoking discussions about health topics that affect us all," said Judith Monroe, MD, president and chief executive officer of the CDC Foundation. "With each interview, we see the power of storytelling and how the conversations can give us new perspectives and add to our understanding of complex health issues."
New Contagious Conversations episodes include:
Episode 4: How to (Truly) Change the World
Building a Culture of Health and Social Justice with Dr. Richard Besser
Dr. Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and ABC News chief health and medical director, discusses his foundation's efforts to build a culture of health in America, why that work requires a national shift in mindset, and why he still believes that working in public health is really about working to change the world.
"Just change one number in your zip code, and your entire life trajectory could change."
– Dr. Richard Besser, President and CEO, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Episode 5: The State of Health
Transforming Health in Louisiana with Dr. Rebekah Gee
Dr. Rebekah Gee shares her journey to becoming the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and how she is working to fight major health challenges, such as Hepatitis C, in Louisiana, and discusses the complexities of bringing together partners to work on a myriad of issues from pregnancy to poverty.
"Hepatitis C kills more Americans than all other infectious diseases combined, so as a public health challenge, nothing is as significant as Hepatitis C in our time."
– Dr. Rebekah Gee, Secretary, Louisiana Department of Health
Episode 6: Ending Polio for Good
Behind a Historic Eradication Effort with Carol Pandak
Now that Rotary International has helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children in 122 countries, polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan. Carol Pandak discusses her work with the organization to end the disease once and for all...and what challenges still remain.
"The global effort to eradicate polio is historic, as only one other human disease has been eradicated and that's smallpox. So being part of history and a global program that protects children is really important."
― Carol Pandak, Director, PolioPlus, Rotary International
To listen to Contagious Conversations, subscribe or download on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcasting app. For more information, visit www.cdcfoundation.org/conversations.


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Freshers' First Day
The start of September can only mean one thing – UNI IS BACK! Not only is the excitement real for all of you new, budding freshlings, but also it means that my third and final year is officially here. With it being my last year (and mainly that I'm not ready to accept that I only have one more year left at Lboro) I thought I'd be a tad nostalgic and relive my first day as a Fresher. The nerves, the excitement, the guaranteed crying from my mum plus the worry that you didn't pack enough fancy dress outfits (although you are guaranteed to barely use any of them after Freshers' week).
Moving to university
Packed to the brim, my mum and I scrambled into the car with my Nan and Granddad following closely behind with the rest of my things, and yes I needed two cars. If I'm honest, I really wasn't that nervous. I think my excitement to be attending my first choice university and the chance to meet new people and experience a new environment took over. Of course everyone is different and I know people who have nearly made themselves sick with worry but I promise you that once you get here; you will have the time of your life.
As soon as we pulled up outside of my halls, there were Fresher helpers ready and waiting to help get your things to your room. I remember that I was the second to get to my flat and as soon as the other people began turning up, off went my mum to chat to everyone and let me know who was who. I am sure my mum knew my entire flat before I did.
My first day
After some emotional goodbyes and plenty of hugs from my family, they headed back to Birmingham and I was officially on my own. However, even from the get go, I didn't feel like I was alone because my flatmates were brilliant as was everyone else we met on the first day. My hall was Hazlerigg-Rutland and once we were settled in, we went down to the 'common room' for a welcome talk and free pizza – you heard me right, free pizza. It really was just a lovely way to start my uni life because it was chilled and fun but still a great way to meet a lot of new people.
You will usually have your Fresher themes and activities released a couple of weeks before you arrive to give you time to prepare. Of course there are the brilliant themed nights out but every hall plans other days out such as bowling, laser-quest and a BBQ. Every hall takes part in the legendary Sing Off, which is a brilliant night so get those vocal cords ready to go as soon as you arrive. Pre-warning, everyone in the bubble takes the Sing Off very seriously so no letting the side down people, make your hall proud! The Loughborough Student's Union also organises the Freshers' Ball so lads get those tuxes on and girls, this is your chance to order five dresses from Asos without feeling guilty. If you head over to the LSU Twitter, you can also have a sneak peek at who this year's headline act is!
So my final advice to you for Freshers is simply have fun, make the most of it and try as hard as you can to avoid Freshers flu however I doubt that is even possible. And WELCOME TO LOUGHBOROUGH!
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new night spot is set to open in a couple of weeks in the Beale Street Entertainment District.
Atomic Rose restaurant and bar will open at the corner of Second and Lt. George W. Lee in the location formerly occupied by Purple Haze, which was shut down in 2018 after several shootings, fights and reports of armed parties.
People we talked with Tuesday are hopeful the new place won't be anything like Purple Haze.
"We went there to have a good time and it was quite the experience, I'd have to say," said Joshua Culver, a tourist from Michigan who visited Purple Haze in 2018 shortly before law enforcement closed it down for good.
"There was a couple of scuffles in the front of the bar, but I think that's pretty standard when people have some drinks," he said. "But, yea, it was just a different experience I would say, for sure"
He's hopeful Atomic Rose will erase the bad vibes caused by Purple Haze.
"I would hope that they do a better job as far as security and making sure everybody is safe inside there," he said.
We're told Atomic Rose will be a restaurant with nightly entertainment focusing on attracting the LGBTQ community.
The business, owned by Mas Properties, LLC, has an approved permit from the health department, as well as a dance permit and a permit to sell beer. A liquor license is pending approval.
We weren't allowed inside for a look at the business but a full menu is already posted outside by the main entrance.
We're told there will be both internal and external security provided by "Asset Protection Agency."
Leo Allred, owner of longtime Beale Street business Tater Red's Lucky Mojos, said he's seen a lot of businesses come and was glad to see Purple Haze go.
He says he and other Beale Street merchants want Atomic Rose to succeed, and he hopes the owners will make security and safety a top priority.
"I just hope they're going to run a clean establishment, like everyone else is supposed to be doing," he said. "That's everybody's goal down here, to make it a safer Beale Street. A safer place for everyone in Memphis to come and have a good time."
A grand opening date hasn't been announced. We're told the business will be open Wednesdays through Sundays.


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Oyunu oynayan Türk arkadaşlar clan kuralım ? -Let the Turkish clan game with friends?
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Little Eater, a vegetarian eatery originally based in downtown's North Market, opened its first stand-alone restaurant, located on North High Street in Clintonville, Oct. 19.
Cara Mangini, founder and head chef of Little Eater, said the Clintonville location offers the same on-the-go experience offered at the North Market location, but also adds a new dine-in option in a space designed to celebrate the food.
The new location's menu is slightly larger and will continue to expand with the new year, she said.
With the opening of a restaurant, Mangini said Little Eater's mission — "to honor the work of our farmers and support the health of our community" — remains the same and will continue to be a core value at both locations.
"Our guests can expect to experience the seasons and ultimately connect to where their food is from," Mangini said.
Grace Curran, a manager at Little Eater, said the new location was opened in three phases: a special opening for friends and friendly, a "soft" opening for Little Eater regulars and, lastly, a grand opening to the public. Curran said their business and feedback has been great so far and with each day of their grand opening weekend, the restaurant brought in more and more people.
"The most exciting was probably friends and family because it was literally the first time anyone had come through the line or tried some of the new menu items," Curran said. "It's really exciting."
For those who don't follow a plant-based diet, Mangini said it's important to her and her team that everyone feels welcome at Little Eater. She said in order to be all-inclusive it's important that the eatery's style of food doesn't have labels in order to feel approachable and delicious to everyone.
"When people think of our food they think about flavor and abundance, and not about anything missing from the plate, but everything that is on the plate," Mangini said.
The "produce-inspired" restaurant partners with local farms year round to ensure fresh produce and dishes that are always in season.
"Our farm partners are our silent partners and team members," Mangini said. "They make what we do possible. Since I started the business, I started finding people who I felt like were growing ingredients that I wanted to work with that were farming responsibly, that were just really dedicated, hard-working, incredible farmers that I wanted to work with."
Thinking ahead, Mangini said now is the time to start reaching out to local farmers for seasonal produce for winter dishes. The types of local produce guests can expect to see on the winter menu will include beets, rutabaga, butternut squash, kohlrabi, apples, mushrooms and celery root, she said.
Mangini said guests can look forward to trying dishes like kohlrabi strata, which will feature spinach and a country-jack cheese. Other winter entrees will include a butternut squash and local greens dish paired with quinoa and Dijon dressing, as well as a roasted mushroom salad.
She also said she'd known they wanted to expand and create a space where people can gather and honor the work of local farmers for a long time.
Opening a stand-alone location had been a dream of hers since she founded the Little Eater at the North Market five years ago. Ithad been an ongoing project for the last year and a half, with the original location serving as a testing-ground, she said.
Mangini said the Little Eater team is dedicated to helping people feel more comfortable preparing vegetables at home, and if guests are looking to recreate some of Little Eater's dishes, a few of the recipes can be found in her cookbook, "The Vegetable Butcher."


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Nats Save Best For Last, Beat Cubs
Washington Edges Chicago Cubs On Thursday
Stephen Strasburg dominated in his first opening-day start, yet wasn't able to come away with a win.
After Strasburg frustrated the Cubs for seven innings, Ian Desmond singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth Thursday to give the Washington Nationals a season-opening 2-1 win over Chicago.
Strasburg allowed one run and five hits, including an RBI single to Marlon Byrd in the fourth. He was pinch hit for in the eighth, when Kerry Wood forced in the tying run with three straight walks.
Washington went ahead in the ninth when Chad Tracy hit a two-out double off the right-field wall against Carlos Marmol (0-1), and Desmond followed with his third hit.
Strasburg struck out five and walked one. He reached 98 mph when he struck out Starlin Castro in the sixth.
Ryan Dempster, making his fourth opening start, struck out 10 in 7 2-3 innings.
Chicago started its first season since Theo Epstein was hired away from Boston in hopes of helping the Cubs win their first World Series title since 1908.
Tyler Clippard (1-0) worked a scoreless eighth to win in relief. Brad Lidge gave up one-out triple off the right-field wall by Ian Stewart in the ninth but got the save in his Nationals debut when pinch-runner Joe Mather was thrown out trying to score on a grounder to third and Byrd ended the game by taking a called third strike.
Dempster allowed a single by Desmond on the game's first pitch, then didn't allow another hit until Desmond singled with one out in the eighth. Dempster left to a standing ovation after striking out Danny Espinosa, but the cheers quickly faded,
Wood came on and walked Ryan Zimmerman, Adam LaRoche and then Jayson Werth on a 3-2 pitch, sending a loud groan through the ballpark.


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Fault Determination in a Parking Lot Accident
Parking lots are chaotic. You've got people driving around looking for the perfect spot, pedestrians coming and going, and drivers pulling into an empty space or reversing out to leave. There's a lot going on in a relatively tight space which is why parking lot accidents are so common.
Despite what you may have heard, however, fault for a parking lot accident isn't always split down the middle. It's treated in much as the same way as another other motor vehicle collision because just like main streets, parking lots have right-of-way rules too.
Right-Of-Way in a Parking Lot
While navigating a parking lot, some drivers may get confused by who exactly has the right-of-way. The best way to determine this is by considering the type of lane you are in because parking lots have two basic types of roads: thoroughfares and feeder lanes.
A thoroughfare is generally a lane that exits to a street. These tend to be wider and are the main arteries of the parking lot. Feeder lanes, on the other hand, are smaller lanes that typically begin and end at the thoroughfares.
Drivers in a thoroughfare usually have the right-of-way over those departing feeder lanes. Keep in mind, however, whether you're driving on a thoroughfare or feeder lane, if you want to turn left or right, you must yield right-of-way to approaching traffic, pedestrians and cyclists.
Similarly, anyone who is moving out of a parking space must yield to those who are driving through the lane. Akin to pulling out of your driveway onto a street, vehicles in a parking space do not have right-of-way over those already on the move.
Finally, all stop and yield signs trump assumed right-of-way. These signs should be observed in a parking lot in the same way as signs on any street. Failure to obey posted signs could result in an accident for which you may be found at fault for having caused.
On this episode of #AskAnneMarie, insurance expert Anne Marie explains what you should do if you end up in a parking lot accident. Watch the video below and learn more from our #AskAnneMarie episodes! Your insurance questions answered.
Common Parking Lot Accidents
One of the most common accidents to occur in a parking lot is one in which a driver is backing (or pulling) out of a space and strikes another vehicle, whether moving or parked. In this scenario, the driver exiting the parking space will usually be found at fault for the collision with one exception: in a case where two cars are backing out at the same time and hit each other, fault is likely to be shared.
Typically, any situation in which you strike a legally parked vehicle will find you at fault. This includes backing into a parked car, striking a car with your door when opening it, or clipping it in the lot. If you hit a parked car and leave the scene without making an effort to contact the owner of the car, it can also be considered a hit-and-run.
If a collision occurs when both cars are on the move, in general, fault will be determined in a similar manner as if the collision occurred on street. If you rear-end another vehicle, for example, or are driving on the wrong side of the lane to get around a car waiting to park, then you would typically be found at fault for the resulting collision.
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How Insurance Companies Determine Fault
Just like any accident on the street, insurance companies will take statements and consider damage to all vehicles involved in a parking lot accident to determine fault. They'll also rely on the fault determination rules, which are predetermined guidelines by which adjusters can quickly determine fault. When it comes to Ontario auto insurance, for example, these can be found under the Insurance Act.
Cooperating and providing accurate information are the best things you can do to ensure fair fault determination. If you disagree with the determination however, you also have the right to appeal the insurance company's decision. A third-party mediator can be brought in to make an objective decision on the claim.
Avoiding Parking Lot Accidents
Cautious driving is the best and easiest way to avoid being involved in a collision but there are other preventative measures you can take too:
- Drive slowly and heed the lot's posted speed limits.
- Don't cut across the parking lot diagonally.
- Use your turn signal indicator so others know your intentions.
- Instead of circling around looking for a spot closest to the entrance, seek out a spot further away where it may be less congested.
- If possible, back into the parking spot so that it's easier to leave.
- Park fully within the spot, without hugging any one line. If your vehicle is too far out or to the side, you run the risk of someone clipping you or causing damage when they open their door.
- When reversing out of a spot, do so slowly and watch for pedestrians and cars coming down the lane as well as cars backing out of nearby spots.
- Don't rely solely on your back-up camera.
- Watch for cars that might be backing out a space with blind spots (like if there's a large vehicle next to them). Allow the driver to continue out of the space until they make eye contact with you. While they might be at fault in an accident, it's up to all drivers to avoid preventable accidents.
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Choosing a watch is rather easy. Selecting a rugged watch for the outdoor challenges can become tricky, though, but it's not because you don't have many options to choose from. It's instead because some fantastic models make the selection process difficult.
Why are Rangeman and Mudman so particular?
G-Shock watches are an incredible option for outdoor enthusiasts and military personnel. They're designed to take impressive physical abuse and even the most basic models impress with their rugged construction.
That's because ever since the development of the first G-Shock (back in the 80s), G-Shock watches were made with crucial features that recommend them for the harshest conditions. The "Triple 10" principle is crucial for G-Shock watches as they're made for handling a 10-meter drop (33ft), have water resistance up to 100m (330ft), and come with a 10-year life for the battery.
Gravity and water resistance (it used to be up to 330ft, but it's up to 660ft. for most G-Shock watches nowadays), but also resistance to vibration, electrical shock, impact, and low-temperatures are fundamental for G-Shock watches.
Even if you can find and rely on a basic G-Shock for less than $40, the high-end models include functions and are made with high-quality materials that make them virtually impossible to break. The ceramic case back, sapphire crystal for the dial, Solar Power, Multi-Band 6, GPS, and Atomic Timekeeping are some of the features of Rangeman and Mudman.
What to consider when selecting one of the two?
As the G-Shock Rangeman and the Mudman resemble on many levels, choosing between the two is anything but easy. You're going to have to take it meticulously, taking a good look at the most critical aspects of both models.
- Design
The looks of the watches are pretty similar, especially for the inexperienced eye. They are both black and feature black bands. The dials are quite similar as well, including red details around the display.
The dials are the same size, with the Mudman being the thicker one.
The differences come from the width of the band, as the Rangeman comes with a wider band than the Mudman (there's a 4 cm difference between the width of the two).
However, the designs of the watches are somewhat similar than different, which doesn't do much for the selection process.
- Sensors
Any outdoor fan appreciates individual sensors on his/her watch. Thermometer, barometer, and altimeter are helpful when you're taking the outdoors by the storm. The gauge provides info on the atmospheric pressure and gives a preview of the weather patterns, the thermometer tells about the surrounding temperature, whereas the altimeter identifies a current altitude.
You're going to discover that both MudMan and Rangeman come with a thermometer, but it's only the Rangeman that includes both an altimeter and a barometer.
Anyone is going to find the barometer of the Rangeman particularly useful as it measures atmospheric pressure, anticipating a rainfall and sense when the weather takes a wrong turn. As it has no gauge, the Mudman isn't going to be able to provide this type of information.
Therefore, you should go with a Rangeman when your experience depends a lot on the weather. The altimeter is also helpful as it's going to identify the vertical location on elevated surfaces (hill or a mountain). You can also use it for examining maps or for getting data of the altitude above sea level. You cannot use the Mudman for this kind of information as it doesn't come with altimeter.
- Digital compass
This feature isn't going to make a difference either as both watches come with digital compass, which is a better option than the traditional compass. It's compact and precise, becoming a crucial tool for trekking, climbing, hiking, or any other outdoor-related activities.
Accessing the digital compass is comfortable for both watches, and you only need to press a button. The differences come from the way the information is provided on display. The Mudman's compass shows a North pointing dial, judging by a current direction you're facing. It implies that you're keeping the watch arm parallel to the chest.
The Rangeman's compass is displaying a digital ticker that is always pointing North. As long as you're keeping the watch arm parallel to the chest, it's going to give you input on your direction.
Needless to say, both digital compasses are highly accurate and dependable for navigation.
- Moon Phase calendar
It's only the Mudman that includes the function which is helpful for fishing. It's common for fishes to feed more on a full moon when the tides are at the highest point.
There are plenty of other ways to identify the moon phase, but the Moon Phase Calendar is a helpful feature and eliminates the need for surfing the internet in the middle of your fishing trip.
- Sunrise and sunset display
It's the Rangeman's turn for the win as it's the only one of the two including the sunset/sunrise function. It's once again the Atomic Timekeeping technology that makes the feature possible every day. As long as the watch receives the radio signal, it's going to show the sunrise/sunset data.
In all fairness, the function isn't fundamental, but one needing this type of information is going to enjoy the feature, nevertheless.
- Solar power charging
Solar power is amazing as it helps the watch run indefinitely, requiring only some light sources every once in a while. A fully charged battery can last for up to 6 months, even if you keep it away from any source of light.
You may have to change the battery once it's degraded, but that's going to happen after ten years of use or so. The solar charging feature is always a great addition to any watch.
Both the Rangeman and the Mudman come with solar power, which means nothing for the selection process. They both feature battery level indicators (M for medium, H for high, and L for light) which give you info if your watch needs a recharge or not.
- Atomic timekeeping
It's only the Rangeman that features the atomic timekeeping. This function allows the watch to listen to radio signals, calibrating its accuracy of the time. The feature runs automatically at midnight and several times throughout the day.
If you're traveling in various areas of the globe, the function is beneficial. It's also essential for the Daylight Saving time function as you no longer have to set it manually.
Go with Rangeman if the precision of the time is fundamental for your needs.
- World time/Dual time zone feature
Both the Mudman and the Rangeman come with this function, which allows the watches to display the time around the world for various time zones. The dual time function makes possible for the watch to display two different times from different time zones at the same time.
It's a great feature to have when you're traveling back and forth to different time zones. It's important to mention that the Mudman isn't going to update the time automatically as it has no Atomic Timekeeping function. You have to update the time manually on a Mudman so that you're always sure of its accuracy.
- Display
The light background and black digits are typical for the screens of both watches so, once again, nothing useful for the selection process.
However, the Rangeman also includes a model with negative display, which some are going to like better.
You may turn on the backlights on both watches for better visibility of the digits. The light remains on for 2-3 seconds before it turns off automatically.
- Comfort, durability, and price
Both watches are made with lightweight and long lasting materials. They feel comfortable on the wrist, despite their size and functions. The bands have a soft feel against the skin, with no sliding up/down when the wrist gets sweaty or wet.
Both watches can handle impressive mechanical shock, and they're built to last a lifetime. They remain functional even when the temperature drops to 10F degrees. The dial is resistant to scratches, and the build makes them virtually impossible to break.
As for the price, the similarities continue with both watches coming for a couple of hundreds. You may find the Rangeman a bit pricier than the Mudman, but not by a lot.
What's the short description of the Rangeman?
The Rangeman has 10-bat water resistance, 10-meter free-fall resistance, and features a battery that lasts for ten years. Not only that the watch is water resistant up to 660ft, but it also comes with a cylindrical button for better impact resistance. It's one of the features that expand its lifespan.
The watch comes with Triple Sensors: digital thermometer, barometer, and altimeter- with all being accurate. The Rangeman also has a digital compass, showing the right direction.
The Rangeman comes with resin for the case and the bezel, and a buckle clasp on the band for easier adjusting. The negative display works for most customers.
The multi-band atomic timekeeping technology gives the watch accuracy, as it can receive radio signals for calibration automatically. You may also run the calibration manually whenever you need.
What do we like the most on the Rangeman:
- Using the sensor isn't difficult
- The watch is sturdy and long lasting
- It's lightweight and comfortable
- It's highly accurate
- Operating the function is easy
- It comes with solar power
Bells and whistles aside, here are the minor flaws:
- Not everyone goes for the negative display
- Some find the Atomic function challenging to use
How does the brief description of the Mudman look like?
The Mudman comes with a digital compass and moon phase sensor. Its case is made of resin, whereas the band is made of metal. It also comes with a thermometer sensor.
It's solar powered and comes with Moon Phase function, which some may find it useful.
The build is also impressive, and the watch can take excess wear and harsh conditions.
Here's what we really like about the watch:
- It's rugged, yet comfortable to wear
- The display is easy to read
- It shows the time, month, date, and day
- It comes with solar power
- The digital compass is accurate
- It's dependable, shock, water, and mud resistant
Far from being deal breakers, the flaws are worth to mention nevertheless:
- The profile isn't very compact
- The temperature sensor could be more accurate
- It has no backlight feature
Which one takes the lead?
There is no easy answer, and it's all about what you want and like in a watch. If the accuracy of time functions is fundamental for you, the Rangeman could work better as it includes Atomic Timekeeping function. But this doesn't mean that the Mudman has poor accuracy.
If you're going shopping on a thin wallet, the Mudman is a better choice since it's a bit cheaper than the Rangeman.
At the end of the day, it's all about what your needs are when it comes to watches as either of them isn't going to be a bad investment.
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She Was Foolish To Believe That Cheating On Me Was Her Only Option To Survive
She Was Foolish To Believe That Cheating On Me Was Her Only Option To Survive
My name is Ankit. I was an undergraduate at DU and I was in my second year then. In December 2014, I went back to Meerut, my hometown.
I was bored because I had just finished my exams and I had nothing to do. So I asked a friend if he could introduce me to someone whom I could talk to and be friends with.
He thought it was funny and laughed, but he still gave me a phone number. I wasn't serious at all but I only wanted to talk normally.
I sent her a message, and it turned out that she was from another country. She asked me who I was.
I told her the truth about myself and let her know who I got her number from. I told her not to worry because I just wanted to be friends. She agreed to continue talking to me.
We became good friends. In fact, we would miss each other if we didn't speak for a few days. We had been talking to each other for 2 months when I realized that I may have grown feelings for her.
We were video-calling on Skype when I first proposed to her. And all the while, she was waiting for the moment to hear me admit that I loved her. But at that time, she didn't respond to my proposal. She hung up immediately. When I called her back, she didn't pick up.
The next day, she sent me a message saying that she loved me too, but it wouldn't work out since we were so far away from each other. She said it would be impossible for us to meet and no love would survive without the two of us meeting.
She may have been right. I was only a student and I didn't have the money to buy tickets and get a visa processed to meet her. But there was a small window of hope.
She wanted to travel in India and got her parents' permission to make a trip the following April. Her travel was planned for 10 days.
I went to the airport at 3 am just to pick her up and I sorted out her hotel in Delhi. She stayed for 10 days, we had the time of our lives, and it was time for her to return. Before she left, she was so sad that she cried a lot. I also missed her. She said that it would be our first and last meeting, and there was no opportunity for us to meet again.
When she returned to her country, she decided that she wanted to meet me again but the visa was a problem. I looked high and low through job postings to see if she could work something out in India. Then we decided to get her a student visa and see how she could study here.
I found an institute in Hyderabad, I paid them some money and they approved a visa for her. Somehow, the official at the embassy came to know about our story and began teasing her. He asked her to be his girlfriend so he could issue her visa. She didn't ask for my help, but she agreed to his proposal, just to get her visa. After all, she wanted to see me.
When she arrived, she was a changed person. She was very different from the girl she used to be. She was always talking to someone on the phone- it was the visa guy and she had agreed to be his girlfriend.
We began fighting a lot because of it. It was almost like waging a war. Whenever I asked her anything about him, she would keep me in the dark. She claimed that she didn't want to hurt me. I used to become really sad and heartbroken because of this.
One day, I caught her sending a nude to him. I lost all hope and love at that very moment. I had loved her more than anything and I had always respected her. She thought she had no choice but to comply because that guy used to taunt her and threaten to jeopardise her visa.
I got to know about it only later, but I broke up with her anyway. However, she was all alone in India. It felt like my duty to help her. I knew what she had done was foolish but I helped her look for a job so that she could survive. But she had lost me forever.