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Azuo, (1). This problem seems already fixed, because I was not able to recreate the problem using openjpa branch 2.0.x nor trunk level code. Could you extract code from svn and build openjpa-2.0.1-SNAPSHOT.jar and give it a try ? Here is a JPQL string which is similar to your JPQL which worked under 2.0.x and trunk level code. 3875 Test TRACE [main] openjpa.Query - Executing query: SELECT c.name as name, SUM(c.age) as sage FROM CompUser c group by c.name order by sage desc, name 3890 Test TRACE [main] openjpa.jdbc.SQL - <t 13079028, conn 22694519> executing prepstmnt 15922565 SELECT t0.name, SUM(t0.age) AS sage FROM CompUser t0 GROUP BY t0.name ORDER BY sage DESC, t0.name ASC (2). Order by "NULLS LAST" is not supported in OpenJPA. Your workaround is to use DESC or ASC depending on NULL is ordered high or not to get the right order as you intended to. Some database backends consider NULL is higher than non-null values; Oracle is one of them. Catalina Wei On Thu, Jul 1, 2010 at 3:23 AM, Azuo Lee (JIRA) <email@example.com> wrote: > OpenJPA generates wrong SQL if a result variable that references an > aggregate expression is used in ORDER BY clause > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Key: OPENJPA-1715 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OPENJPA-1715 > Project: OpenJPA > Issue Type: Bug > Components: jpa > Affects Versions: 2.0.0 > Environment: Tomcat 6 + Oracle 9i > Reporter: Azuo Lee > > > For the following JPQL (According to JPA sepcification v2.0, section 4.9, > it is legal to use result variables in the order by clause): > > select _v_.id _r0, sum(_v0_.score) _r1 from Stall _v_ left join _v_.scores > _v0_ where _v_.deleted = :_p0_ and _v_.market = :_p1_ group by _v_.id order > by _r1 desc, _r0 > > but OpenJPA generates a wrong SQL as following: > > SELECT t0.id AS c0, SUM(t1.score) AS _r1 AS c1 FROM stalls t0, scores t1 > WHERE (t0.deleted = ? AND t0.market = ? AND 1 = 1) AND t0.id = t1.stall(+) > GROUP BY t0.id ORDER BY _r1 DESC, t0.id ASC > > The second result item in the select clause has 2 aliases specified: > "SUM(t1.score) AS _r1 AS c1", which is obviously not acceptable by the > underlining database. > > Additional question: > How can i order NULL values, like the behavior achieved by using Oracle > "ORDER BY SUM(t1.score) DESC NULLS LAST", by using JPQL? > > > -- > This message is automatically generated by JIRA. > - > You can reply to this email to add a comment to the issue online. > >
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An essay is an
. You are trying to convince someone that what you are saying is right.
1) You take a stance (a point of view).
2) You support that point of view with evidence.
3) You explain how this evidence matters.
4) You explain why it proves your point.
Let's Write an Essay
Your parents are not letting you go out this weekend, but you disagree. Why should they let you go out this weekend? Write an essay in which you present relevant and appropriate evidence to support your argument.
Body Paragraphs
Thesis Statement
Your thesis statement can be found in your introduction. It is usually one sentence, but it can be two.
Here is where you focus on your point of view!
Your thesis MUST do ALL the following
1) Establish your point of view.
2) Provide your reader with the points you will be arguing.
You are saying to the reader: Here is my point of view, and this is why I think my point of view is right. Your thesis must be arguable, meaning don't just state fact.
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You basically gave your parents an essay. You just didn't write it down!
Your introduction sets the stage for your essay.
1) Here is the topic your going to be discussing (i.e. you going out this weekend.
2) Here is my point of view on this topic (I think I should go out this weekend).
3) Here is why I think my point of view is right (my reasoning).
Number 2 & 3 are accomplished in your thesis statement.
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You want to go out this weekend, but your parents aren't really thrilled about your plans...
So, what do you do?
You try to convince them to let you go out.
But how?
You start to defend
your case...
You talk about how responsible you are.
About how you cleaned your room, did your homework, all without incentive.
You remind them of that B+ on that math quiz you took last week!
You let them know that your friends parents will be providing transportation, so they don't have to worry.
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All essays are different, BUT they all have these few traits in common.
The building blocks of a paper
A group of sentences that support one main idea
Each body paragraph should be about one idea and ONE idea alone.
Must relate to your thesis
1) Topic Sentence
2) Explain idea
3) Provide piece of evidence
4) Explain piece of evidence
5) Explain HOW and WHY it matters
6) Tie it back to your thesis
7) Transition
How to use Evidence
Choose your evidence
You need evidence to back up your point of view. That's the whole point. This is an argument.
EXPLAIN your evidence (Don't assume "we'll know what you mean")
Try to avoid using too many quotes (Short and sweet!)
Make sure your evidence is relevant and appropriate
This is what you guys are doing:
Thesis Statement: I think I should go out this weekend.
What is wrong with this thesis statement???
You presented them with evidence. You told them how this evidence proves your point and backs up your argument.
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You presented them with evidence. You told them how this evidence proves your point and backs up your argument.
Tie your essay in a nice big bow
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Have everything prepared and ready to add into the wok or skillet, adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your heat level :)
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1⁄4 cup oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot (can use up to 1 tablespoon more if desired)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 carrots, sliced thinly diagonally
- 2 cups cashews (or to taste)
- 1⁄2 cup ketchup
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sesame oil
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- 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
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- Combine all sauce ingredients; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, toss together the chicken with cornstarch, sugar and salt (making sure that the chicken is coated well).
- Heat a wok or large frypan with oil to hot (not smoking).
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RIP Katy
September 15th, 2014
I've been avoiding writing this post for almost a week. This will make it seem real.
Our cat Katy, who was staying with our good friends Erin and Rocco in Oregon while we're in Japan, stopped eating a couple of weeks ago. Erin took her in to the vet, and they found a large cancerous tumor in her abdomen. Taking her age, health, and the fact that she hadn't eaten in almost a week into consideration, the vet thought she wouldn't be a good candidate for surgery, and recommended euthanasia.
Erin took Katy home. She took a few photos of her when the light was nice, and they cuddled her and loved on her and said good-bye. The next day, Rocco took her in to the vet and gave her lots of pets and chin scratches for everyone. When it was done, he took her body home and they buried her with her blanket under an apple tree on their property.
For the first time in almost 20 years, we are a catless family. We said good-bye to Katy when we left her in Oregon last April, but we honestly didn't think we were saying good-bye to her forever. We're all pretty sad that she's gone, but we're so very grateful to our friends for giving her a good home for her last few months.
Now I'm certain we made the right decision when we didn't bring her with us to Japan, even though I would have loved to have her with us, and I'm sorry that Erin and Rocco had to deal with having her put to sleep. If we'd brought her, she would have had to deal with a long plane trip, then being quarantined at the vet's while we were in the Navy Lodge, and then quarantined in our house for months after we got here. Since she was in Oregon, she was able to go outside and had other cats and chickens to terrorize, and Erin and Rocco's 3-year-old daughter Indy had a cat to love on. (The other four cats all tend to run away when Indy comes at them.)
Katy, you had an incredibly yowly meow and you could be a little overwhelming in your demands for attention and you were so picky you wouldn't even eat tuna, you weirdo. But you were the sweetest, most loving cat we ever had, and your fur was the softest, and your purr was the loudest. You always knew when someone needed a cuddle and were right there to head-butt them in love and then sit with one paw resting on their arm, like you wanted to make sure they knew you were there. Rest in peace, Kater Potater.
Egg Drop Soup with Rice and Pork
September 3rd, 2014
Both Annalie and I have been feeling under the weather lately, and soup sounded good to me today. I had a half-pound of ground pork I needed to use, and both the girls love egg drop soup, so I made this, and EVERYONE liked it. Success!
Several people on Facebook and elsewhere asked me for the recipe, so here it is.
Egg Drop Soup with Rice and Pork
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 medium onion, diced small
- 2-3 cloves of garic, minced
- about an inch of gingerroot, peeled and minced
- 2 medium carrots, finely grated
- 1 head baby bok choy, washed, trimmed, and sliced thinly
- 6 c. chicken broth
- 3/4 c. jasmine rice, uncooked
- 1-2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2-3 tsp. sesame oil
- 2 eggs
- sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges for garnish
1. In a large stockpot, brown the ground pork.
2. Once all the pink is gone, add the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes, till onion is soft.
3. Add the garlic and onion and sauté for about 1 minute.
4. Add the chicken broth, carrot, bok choy, soy sauce, and sesame oil. (Taste the broth, and add more or less soy sauce and sesame oil as needed.) Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, till rice is cooked.
5. Break the eggs into a bowl or measuring cup and whisk to combine. Slowly pour in a thin stream into the soup. The eggs will cook almost immediately.
6. Turn off the heat and let sit for a few seconds to finish cooking the egg. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with cilantro, green onion, and fresh lime juice as desired.
Did you hear? We've moved to Japan!
July 3rd, 2014
Wow, it's been a LONG time since I've written here. I notice that I never quite finished posting my 7 Days photos from the last run this past December. Probably because I was in denial about the fact that it was the last 7 Days ever, *sniff*.
But I digress.
Anyway…yeah, we're in Japan! In case you don't follow me on FB/Instagram/Twitter and are just now hearing this news, the Navy surprised Troy with orders to Yokosuka in February. We were originally supposed to be in San Diego till September 2015, so this was a big change of plans, and–I'll be honest–not an entirely welcome change. Not only do I love San Diego, and have lots of friends and family in SoCal, but I was looking forward to being in the same place for three whole years. And Japan isn't a place I've ever had any desire to live.
That said, Annalie was immediately stoked about Japan. She's an anime/manga fan, and already knew a bit about Japan from watching and reading several different series. Troy was excited about the job, which promised to be interesting and challenging and great in terms of his Navy career. And every single person I know who's ever lived in Japan has LOVED it. So this change of plans to move to Japan might have been a surprise, but not a bad one. That's life in the Navy–you learn to roll with it or you go crazy. So we roll with it, and hope for the best, and usually things work out just fine.
I've had many people, both online and IRL, ask me if I will start blogging again while we're in Japan. The answer is: I hope so. I was thinking about my blog the other day, and about how grateful I am for the record of our lives over the past six years, and how I really want to keep that record going. What follows is partly cobbled together from emails I've written in the past few weeks, so if any of this sounds familiar to you, you're not crazy; you probably just read one of my emails already.
First: On May 9th, Annalie turned ten years old. TEN YEARS, MAN.
1. My last day to snuggle my 9-year-old. Tomorrow she's 10., 2. Imprompty slumber-party puppy pile while watching Pokemon., 3. Birthday pancakes and bacon!, 4. Cupcake eaters., 5. Last Friday park day. :-( It happened to be on A's birthday, so we got to have a mini party! :-), 6. Purple dress, purple frosting., 7. Perusing the Pokemon handbook., 8. Paloma, Audie, Quora, Annalie., 9. Party favors., 10. Me, Sonja, Yara, Summer, Lisa giving Sonja bunny ears., 11. We didn't think of taking this photo till after Bonnie left. Oops. Sorry, Bon!, 12. Eden and Annalie. #latergram, 13. Coltrane and Corbin., 14. Big bubble. (Note: Corbin is not actually inside the bubble.), 15. Elliora napped on Troy for about a half-hour, and then on me for another hour., 16. Annalie and her godparents., 17. 10!, 18. Think we had enough different kinds of dessert?, 19. Annalie, Bug, Aurora, and the portrait Bug painted for A!, 20. Annalie, Luna, Eden, Quora., 21. I treasure this friendship and I will miss @secretagentjo! Thank God for the internet–where we're both in our element, and where our friendship started, after all. :-), 22. Marshmallow toasters., 23. Yara, Summer, Bonnie, and some weirdo photobombers., 24. They were doing some sort of ceremonial…something. These two, I swear. <3, 25. BFFs.
We left San Diego in mid-May, right after Annalie's birthday, and went to Omaha for a visit. Troy finished up at work and supervised the pack-out and cleaning up our house, and then he joined us in Omaha.
On June 8th, we flew from Omaha to Seattle, where we hung out for a few days. The military flight to a base near Tokyo leaves from there, and for boring scheduling reasons we had to be here a bit early. But we took advantage of our proximity to Oregon and spent one of those days in Portland, meeting up with Erin and Rocco and Indira and baby Atticus!
Atticus was born in late May, and this was our only chance to see him before we left for Japan, so we took it. (We also got a bonus visit with Erin's sister Wyleigh, who had to leave to go to the airport after lunch, but it was nice to see her even briefly.) Then we hung out at the Portland Children's Museum for a couple hours before grabbing dinner at Burgerville and heading back to our hotel.
The rest of our time in Seattle was divided between swimming in the hotel pool, meeting up with a couple of internet friends I'd never met before (Hi, Donna! Hi, Lexi!), and just hanging out in the hotel and relaxing. I wish we'd had more time to do actual sightseeing. I guess that'll keep for another trip.
1. Family-on-the-plane selfie., 2. Seattle, I presume?, 3. New glasses, Elliora? (Wikki Stix came in the kids' picnic packs on the plane.), 4. On the ground in Seattle., 5. Laughing goobers. (Annnnd I just remembered that I totally forgot to take a picture of my Burgerville burger to make @jenwilsonca jealous.), 6. Wow, I really DO consider coffee one of my best friends. How did Dutch Bros know!?, 7. Waterbabies, 8. Ferry time., 9. Suspension., 10. Blue sky, contrails, Mount Rainier (on the bottom right, looking like a cloud), Puget Sound., 11. Family ferry windblown selfie., 12. We're excited! One of us is asleep!, 13. Coffee and crazy hair on the ferry., 14. I can now confirm that Donna exists. Internet friends, FTW!, 15. They're both awake and willing to go outside this time., 16. I can now also confirm that Lexi exists. Internet friends, FTW!
There was also a semi-panicked, last-minute trip to the Navy base in Bremerton to get Annalie a military-dependent ID card, since she had just turned ten. No one had ever said anything to us about Annalie needing an ID card until Troy called the day before our flight to double-check that we had the correct ungodly check-in time. Then the person on the other end of the phone told him they wouldn't let her on the plane without one. So we called several bases around Seattle to see who did ID cards, and most of them would only accept appointments several days in advance, even though it was kind of an emergency. Luckily, Pass/ID in Bremerton accepted walk-ins. Unluckily, it was a good hour's drive from our hotel. But in the end we made the trip and got the ID card and it was fine. I told Troy, though, that I would bet cash money that no one at the airport would even think to ask about seeing Annalie's ID. (They didn't. Not a single person has asked to see her ID yet.)
We had to catch a 4am shuttle from the hotel to the airport in order to check in on time. Because this was a military flight, everyone who had confirmed seats had to be checked in very early, and then they would open the flight up to standby passengers. If you're military or a military dependent, they let you fly standby on military flights like that one very cheaply. The catch is, you might have to wait several days to actually get on a flight, but considering it only costs about $20, it's usually worth it.
After a looooong day and a ten-hour flight, we were on the ground in Japan. We landed at Yokota Air Base, which is near Tokyo, and after we picked up our luggage we piled into the van sent by Troy's command and headed to Yokosuka, our home for the next two years.
My first couple of hours in Japan are kind of a blur, honestly. We landed at 11am Japan Standard Time, which felt like 7pm Pacific Daylight Time to us, and our day had started at 3am PDT. By the time we got to the Navy Lodge (basically just a hotel on base–most Navy bases have one) at 3pm JST, it felt 11pm to us, and I'd been awake for more than 20 hours except for a few minutes' nap on the plane. I was toast–we all were. We took our luggage and all the Welcome-to-Japan groceries that Troy's sponsor and his wife had thoughtfully left at the front desk for us up to our room, ate a late lunch/early dinner at the Chili's next door to the Lodge, went back to our room, and crashed. The girls were out at 4pm, and we were all asleep by 6pm.
Naturally, Elliora woke up at 3am, which all things considered, wasn't too bad. And the sun rises around 4am at this time of year in Japan, since there's no Daylight Savings here.
1. Waiting while Troy and I talk about cell phone plans, she took off her shoes, curled up in the stroller-fied car seat, and fell asleep. <3, 2. "Hey Mama, now I'll take a picture with you!", 3. "It's our job as mermaids to keep making waves.", 4. Sunset over Yokosuka., 5. Traffic mirror cheeseballs., 6. Sunflares under a shady tree., 7. Elliora LOVES sitting in her own seat on the base shuttle., 8. Analie reading on the shuttle., 9. Afternoon bed-jumping session., 10. Tunnel., 11. Tunnel selfie., 12. Steep staircase., 13. Trying to nap on the bus, the stinker., 14. Free face-painting, courtesy of the USO., 15. First time eating out in Japan by ourselves! Elliora is having kids' curry ("It's a smiley face!"), 16. I guess I'll be learning how to fold an origami Pikachu now.
And now we've been in Japan for three weeks. Time flies when you're busy! We spent the first week in the Navy Lodge, which wasn't bad–especially since we had a kitchenette with a full-size fridge–but four people in a room that small starts to feel very crowded. Not that we were spending that much time in the room. We spent our days walking all over the base or taking the free base shuttle, visiting different offices and getting paperwork filed and just exploring. Luckily this is a relatively small base; it's possible to walk from one end to the other in about a half-hour. And you'd be surprised how much paperwork there is when you're moving overseas for the military (or maybe you wouldn't). Troy's boss had a small barbecue at his house for us one day, so we could meet some people and get out of the hotel for an afternoon, which was really nice. Another day, he took us out in town and showed us around a little bit and took us out to eat at Denny's, which was DELICIOUS.
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We got a house on base that first week, and we were able to move in almost immediately. It's an end townhouse with a small backyard, next door to a big playground and only a few minutes' walk from the NEX and Commissary (department store and grocery store and several restaurants). We're REALLY lucky we got a house so fast. People often are stuck in the Navy Lodge for a month or two waiting for housing to open up. We're also REALLY lucky that we were able to get loaner furniture from the base (they have beds, dressers, dentist's-waiting-room couches, lamps, and tables and chairs that you can check out), and a crash kit (two bins full of towels, sheets, and kitchen items like plates, cups, a coffeemaker, a toaster, etc.). And a few days after that, our first shipment of household goods arrived. This was just a small shipment, the "express" shipment. We'd included kitchen items, towels, bedsheets, and clothes in that shipment, so we've able to muddle along pretty well while we wait for our big household goods shipment.
We moved into the house on Friday the 20th. On Monday the 23rd, Troy and I started the Area Orientation Brief. Every day for a week, we sat in a classroom from about 8am-3pm and listened to a parade of speakers telling us about life on this base and what resources are available to us here. We learned about everything from the enviromental services (trash and recycling) to how to license bicycles to what office can help if you want to pursue a college degree while you're here, and much, much more. We also talked a lot about what it means to live overseas as a U.S. military member or dependent, and learned a lot about Japanese culture–money, food, customs, language, transportation–from a Japanese national who works for the family support center here. One day, we took a field trip to the nearby town of Kamakura, where we visited an important historical shrine, ate at a ramen restaurant, and used the trains to get ourselves home.
1. Blue tile sidewalk, blue road., 2. Train station self-portrait. I have no idea what the mirror says., 3. A street in Kamakura., 4. Ramen! And gyoza., 5. That was GOOD., 6. Signs in Kamakura., 7. Cute yellow clothes, deep blue fiction., 8. Torii gate., 9. Star Festival decorations., 10. Iced latte and mixed berry muffin, necessary for refueling after being tourists in hot weather. (That's not melting butter in the middle of the muffin…it's melting white chocolate.), 11. When I set my sunglasses down on the table, I thought the reflection of the window in them was cool., 12. These are ema. Worshippers at Shinto shrines (like the one we were visiting) make a small donation and are given a a wooden plaque to write their prayers or wishes on. Then the priests at the shrine pray for them., 13. Just life! all right (lots of the ema had English or drawings on them as well as Japanese), 14. Tsurugaoka Hachiman shrine, built by the first Shogun ruler of Japan in the 12th century, when he made Kamakura his capital city., 15. I saw these awesome manga-style drawings on some ema, and took a photo for Annalie. Troy pointed out the "potato people" (as our niece Aurora calls them) on the ema at the bottom right., 16. Look! We were really here!, 17. I asked our tour guide, Emi, if the paper decorations all over the shrine had any significance, and she said, "To look pretty." :-D, 18. There were hundreds of students visiting the shrine. Because of its historical significance and proximity to Tokyo, it's a popular school-excursion destination. We had several groups of students walk up and ask if they could practice English with us., 19. Beer and sake offerings–from the companies., 20. Four years ago, the sacred gingko tree that had stood here for a thousand years suddenly fell over. There are shoots growing from the roots now, in the roped-off and flagged area–you can see them on the right.
Where were Annalie and Elliora while Troy and I were at class every day, you're wondering? The teenage daughters of one of Troy's co-workers, M and N, took turns babysitting the girls for us. We met them at that barbecue when we first arrived. They're lovely and got along really well with our girls, and when their mom mentioned that they might be open to watching the girls for us, we grabbed at that chance. It was a godsend because that way we didn't have to mess with the headache and paperwork of enrolling them in the base child development center, and Elliora and Annalie got to stay together. And they had fun with M and N, who brought games and crafts over every day, and one day they all walked over to the exchange for pizza and ice cream. It could have been a very stressful part of the week for all of us (since they're homeschooled, neither of them have ever been in a situation where they had to attend school or daycare), but thanks to M and N it was downright pleasant.
The last day of the orientation course was driving safety instruction and a written driving test. (Before the test, over the lunch break, the intstructor put up a slideshow of Japanese traffic signs for us to review, like the one above.) We took the practical driving test earlier this week and are now licensed to drive in Japan. Because we're here with the military and fall under SOFA, we didn't have to actually live up to Japanese driving standards, which is good for us. In Japan, driving is very much a privilege, not a right, and requires much more extensive education and testing than in most of the U.S. All we had to do was take the one-day safety course, the 50-question test, and the driving test–and that was challenging enough, since in Japan, they drive on the left and the driver sits on the right side of the car. The very first time I ever drove a right-side drive car on the left side of the road? My practical driving test two days ago. Apparently I did well enough, though, because I passed. And now we're looking for a car to buy! (Our cars and minivan are in storage because it's pretty expensive to bring cars over and get them licensed and safety-tested for use here. Easier to buy a used car from someone who's getting ready to go back to the States, then sell it before we leave.)
Since the orientation class ended, we've been in a bit of a lull. Well, the girls and I have, anyway. Troy started work on Monday, and as usual, it's been a bit like drinking from a firehose with all the information he has to absorb in a hurry. But he likes his job and the people he works with, and he's excited to be on a ship again, and it will get better.
We're scheduled to receive shipment of our household goods next Friday, and then things will get a bit crazy again for a while as we unpack and settle in. We're going to be missing Brenda something fierce then! This is going to be the first time in six years–in four moves–that Brenda won't be helping us unpack and working her organizing and decorating magic on our house. Waaaaah! Somehow we'll muddle through–they key word being muddle.
So that's what's happening with us right now. I'm sure I've left out plenty of information, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments! I'd be happy to answer, especially since it would give me more blog posts to write. (And I'm really gonna try to write more.)
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22-23 July 2017
Glasgow to Edinburgh via Linlithgow
Are you tough enough to take on one of Scotland's hardest walks and help fight against heart disease? You will walk between Scotland's 2 largest cities – Glasgow to Edinburgh, 100km, 30 hours overnight…are you up to the test!
Sign up, start training now, and help power research with every mile.
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22-23 July 2017
Glasgow to Edinburgh via Linlithgow
By signing up to take on our Glasgow to Edinburgh Trek, you will join the fight against heart disease.
Taking in beautiful scenery, world famous landmark, and breath-taking views with every step – sign up today and take part!
Walk day and night and experience stunning views, dark pathways, moonlit canals and shadowy tunnels in this unforgettable adventure.
You'll pass numerous landmarks and sites along the route, including Kelvingrove Museum and Park, locks on the Forth and Clyde canal, the Falkirk Wheel, Linlithgow Palace before arriving in Scotland's capital.
Your entry fee covers the cost of organising the event, but it's the money you raise that powers our life saving research, so we ask our heart trekkers to set themselves a target of at least £250 for the day and night treks and £400 for the full trek.
The Glasgow to Edinburgh Trek is the only one run by a charity, for a charity, so all your fundraising goes directly to the British Heart Foundation.
The event is open to anyone above the age of 16 – U18s must be accompanied by an adult at all times and complete the following Entry Form
Because of the testing nature of the trek we would recommend that you train for this challenge and take part with a friend or as part of a team.
Trekking with your family, friends or colleagues? Enter your Team name and Team Leader's name when you sign up!
If you would like more information on any of our events, get in touch Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00:
Tel: 0845 130 8663
Email: [email protected]
Glasgow Science Centre,
Pacific Quay,
Got Sat Nav? Pop in our postcode: G51 1EA
From the M8 (east or west) take junction 24 and follow brown tourist signs.
For those more familiar with Glasgow and travelling East along the M8, it is possible to leave at Junction 19, travel down the Broomielaw, cross at the Clyde Arc ('Squinty Bridge') and travel along Govan Road and into Pacific Quay.
From the M77 stay in the left hand lane (marked Tradeston/ Kinning Park) as the motorway merges with the M8. Take the next exit (junction 21) and follow brown tourist signs.
From the Clydeside Expressway take SECC (E) exit and then follow brown tourist signs.
There is parking available in the morning, however this should only be used by support drivers dropping off participants. We do not advise leaving vehicles here for the duration of the event.
Stagecoach X19 (Govan Road / Pacific Quay)
First Bus No 90 (Paisley Road West)
McGill's Bus 23 and 26 (Pacific Drive)
Exhibition Centre is located on the Argyle Line with regular services running from Glasgow Central and Partick Stations. There is a covered walkway from the station to SECC, from where you walk past the Crowne Plaza Hotel and over the river to Glasgow Science Centre (10-15 mins.)
Travelling to us from North West England? Why not take the Trans Pennine Express!
The nearest station is Cessnock. Exit the station and turn left, then turn right onto Brand Street and then left onto Lorne Street. Turn left onto Pacific Drive and the entrance to Glasgow Science Centre is at the roundabout. (20-25 mins.)
Linlithgow Primary School,
Preston Road,
West Lothian,
Parking is free at Linlithgow Primary School but please note, vehicles will not be able to be left here overnight.
Linlithgow Primary School is situated 3 miles from the M9. Leave the M9 at Junction 3 and head west along the A803 through Linlithgow. Turn left onto Preston Rd and the school is further up on the right hand side.
Linlithgow Train Station is situated 1 mile away from the Primary School (5 minute drive/17 minute walk)
Edinburgh Academy ,
42 Henderson Row,
There's plenty of parking at Edinburgh Academy, free of charge and available from 01:00 on the Sunday.
It is located in Stockbridge, in the heart of the Edinburgh. If you're travelling from Glasgow, you will need to take M8, followed by A90 and B900 to reach Stockbridge and then continue onto Henderson Row.
The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley, five minutes drive or 20 minutes walk away.
Haymarket Station is a seven minutes drive or 30 minute walk.
The Lothian Bus 36 leaves from outside the Edinburgh Academy.
Your entry fee covers the cost of organising the event, but it's the money you raise that powers our life saving research, so our fundraising target for this event is at least £250 for the day and night treks and £400 for the full trek.
Did you know - the easiest way to get sponsored is by setting up a fundraising page? Share your page on Facebook, Twitter (#G2ETrek) and by email so your family and friends can sponsor you.
Create your fundraising page
Take a look at our fundraising guide for more inspirational ideas to boost your fundraising.
This is a real test of endurance and mental strength. We recommend that you start training at least three months before the event to build up your distance.
Our new trek preparation guide can help you with training schedules, fundraising, footwear plus much more.
Being active is an important part of reducing your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Get more heart health tips.
Take a look at our recommended walking kit list for what to wear on the day and what to bring with you.
Walkers must bring a head torch and spare batteries.
You'll receive your participant number in the post just before the event.
Although there will be sweeper vehicles en route to collect stragglers and take them to the most relevant location, we strongly recommend every walker has access to their own support vehicle. Download our support driver information guide (PDF) which includes checkpoint details and locations.
While there will be sweeper vehicles en route to collect any trekkers who need to retire and take them to the most relevant location, we strongly recommend that you organise a support vehicle.
Join the Glasgow to Edinburgh Trek Facebook page for event updates and share your experiences with other trekkers.
Our events cannot happen without the help of our fantastic volunteers. If you would like to help out in the lead up to this event or on event day then please get in touch with us and we will send you more information.
Registration open
First safety briefing (others at 08:15 and 08:45)
08:00 - 09:00
08:00 (mass start) full trek and day trek starts
Night trek registration opens
Night trek starts
Trek finishes (Sunday 23 July)
The Glasgow to Edinburgh Trek route
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GPX Map
Starting off at Glasgow Science Centre, you will head through Kelvingrove Park, one of Glasgow's oldest and most beautiful public parks, and head along the Forth and Clyde canal, arriving at the Falkirk wheel, the world's first and only rotating boat lift, before passing Linlithgow Palace and finishing in the nation's capital. It's quite a flat route but does include a couple of hills. Every walker will be given a map of the route before the walk.
The whole route will be signed with Day-Glo arrows. You will need to check in with marshals at each checkpoint.
We recommend that you walk in pairs or more.
We strongly suggest that you bring a blister kit (including plasters and antiseptic cream)
There will be toilets along the route.
At each checkpoint (approximately every 10-15k) there will be varying facilities available to you, including an additional water supply if you are low on water.
During the event there will be points where you can buy refreshments however we would strongly advise you to bring your own supplementary snacks as well.
The route is a mix of tarmac paths and gravel and loose stone trails with the majority of the trek taking place on canal paths. We suggest light weight waterproof walking shoes for these types of surfaces, but you may find it useful to try different types of foot wear during your training to see what suits you best.
Trekkers are welcome to bring well behaved dogs on the challenge, but they must be able to cope with the distances involved. The decision to bring a dog is entirely at the discretion of the owner. Unfortunately, dogs will not be allowed on site at the finish venue Edinburgh Academy.
The BHF are able to transfer any extra luggage you don't want to carry with you to the finish location of you trek. (Please ensure this is nothing more than one small bag as space will be limited in our vehicles) you should ensure everything you need whilst trekking is in your rucksack as you will not be able to access this additional bag until the finish.
After collecting your well deserved medal, Hot food, sports massage and a rest area will be provided at the finish along with a warm welcome from your supporters and the BHF events team.
New for 2017 is our exclusive 500 club, for those who smash the minimum sponsorship target for an event and go on to raise over £500.
Your fundraising will make a significant difference to the BHF as we continue our fight against heart disease. The BHF currently supports 2,500 healthcare professionals working with people affected by cardiovascular disease, funding over 1,100 research projects to help us reach our ultimate goal – the end of heart disease and to the devastation it causes.
If you have £500 or more (excluding GiftAid) pledged by your supporters on your JustGiving page firstly congratulations you are amazing! You'll now be eligible to join the 500 Club and receive your exclusive BHF jersey
For teams to be eligible there must be at least £500 or more (excluding Gift Aid) pledged per person, along with the names of all eligible entrants showing on the team fundraising page and each individual needs to fill in a separate form in each case to claim the 500 club jersey.
(E.g A team of 4 would need a minimum of £2000 (exc Gift Aid) pledged on their team page)
Complete our form to request your jersey
Note: Due to the fit being small, we recommend ordering one size up to your usual size.
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by Taghreed Najjar, Lucy Coats
Part of the Early Reader series
Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books.
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A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Samia's dad is very important. Every Ramadan he wakes the whole village up in time for breakfast. But this year, things are different and Samia must show everyone how strong and brave she can be. Originally published in Arabic, but now retold for a English-speaking audience, this is a charming and empowering story about Ramadan, fasting and the ability of girls to do any job they put their mind to.
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- Publication Date: 28/05/2015
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Sometime in May 1998, when I was six years old, my parents called for my siblings and I to have a seat at the dining room table. I have two siblings; an older brother and a younger sister. With somber looks on their faces, my mother and father informed us of our grandmother's passing. Naturally, we all started wailing. All of us except my older brother, that is. He was clearly upset, but he wasn't crying. My sister and I noticed this, but decided not to inquire him. After about 15 minutes, our parents decided to send us to bed early, but not before a prayer. Our family prayed every single night. The thing is, I do not recall who we were praying to exactly. We never went to a church or temple, we only prayed to someone or something that my parents referred to as "our savior."
After our prayer (we prayed on behalf of my grandmother, of course), we showered and went straight to bed. My brother and I shared a room, sleeping in a bunk bed, while my sister had her own room. I climbed up to the top bunk and dove under the covers to resume my bawling. My brother, however, sat up in bed, staring into space.
"I don't believe this. Grandma went on the road trip with us," he said with no emotion, probably talking to himself.
I now realize the significance of that statement. A few weeks prior, during our Passover break from school, my family went on a road trip. It was a drive to a campsite in the countryside, about 110 miles from our town. Our grandmother had joined us for the trip, but I have now realized that she never came home with us.
The trip was nothing spectacular. It lasted about two hours. For the duration of the trip, I was focused on my Game Boy, and didn't pay much attention to anything else. The memories are blurry, but I somewhat remember my grandmother sleeping for the whole trip. My father asked my mother something to the effect of "Did you give her the medicine?" right before we left.
As soon as we arrived at the campsite and got settled in, I decided to rest in my tent for a while. As soon as darkness fell upon the countryside, my mother tapped on the sealed flap to my tent. I unzipped it, only to see her face, completely void of any emotion. She beckoned me over to the front of the tent, to which I obliged.
"Your dad and I are going to do something with grandma. Do not follow us, or you will be left behind."
Despite her cold and callous voice, I let out an oblivious chuckle. I thought that the last part was just a silly joke. I shook my head, and my mother left. I'm not sure how I didn't notice my grandma's sudden disappearance. No one acknowledged my grandmother's absence. No one even mentioned what our parents told us the previous night. We just went about our holiday.
The anniversary of her death just passed, and I quickly made these realizations. I feared the worst, but I wanted confirmation and closure. I haven't seen my parents in years, but I always trusted my brother. I called him that day, and asked him what happened. His voice grew grim, and he was silent for a few moments. He asked me to write down everything he said, to which I did. He slowly read out coordinates to some place, and abruptly hung up.
I searched up the coordinates on my GPS. They were coordinates of the campsite I had visited as a child. Overwhelmed with fear of what had happened to my grandmother 18 years ago, I jumped into my car and began the long drive to the campsite.
Upon arrival, I ran into the wooded area surrounding the now abandoned site. I searched for hours, seeing if I could find anything. Shortly before I was about to give up, I found myself in a small clearing. I saw two stones, each having a patch of dirt in front of it. I dropped to my knees and I cried. I finally figured out what had happened.
Feeling weak, I crawled over to the two graves. I picked up the first stone. Holding it close to my face, I read out the four words crudely carved into it:
"For you, my savior."
I was sure that this was the final resting place of my grandmother. But I wondered why there was another grave. Using the last of my strength, I heaved the stone up to eye level and read only two words that were carved into it. I was unsure as to who the grave was for, but I have just now realized, it was meant for me. The two words on the small stone were words that my mother said to me during that fateful vacation:
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Talented seamer R P Singh will now move from the Deccan Chargers to Team Kochi for Rs 2.3 crore.
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If you thought Ganguly remaining unsold was a shock then here is the mother of all shocks, Chris Gayle has not found any takers. This auction is throwing up some real surprises. What next?
Maverick speedster S Sreesanth will be playing for his home franchisee team Kochi after they bought him for Rs 4.14 crore.
Swashbuckling Kiwi wicket-keeper batsman who led KKR in IPL 2 has been bought by Team Kochi by Rs 2.18 crore.
Kiwi skipper Daniel Vettori who played for the Delhi Daredevils in the previous seasons of IPL will join RCB for Rs 2.53 crore.
Right handed stylish batsman VVS Laxman who was an icon player for the Deccan Chargers will now be playing for the Kochi franchisee after they bagged him for Rs 1.84 crore.
South African T20 captain Johan Botha, has been retained by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 4.37 crore.
Hard hitting batsman Robin Uthappa has also been bagged by the Subroto Roy owned Team Pune for a astronomical sum of Rs 9.66 crore.
South African skipper Graeme Smith who opened the innings for Rajasthan Royals in the previous editions of IPL, will now be playing for the newly formed Team Pune after being acquired by them for Rs 2.3 crore.
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Kumar Sangakkara the Sri Lankan skipper who until now played for the Kings XI Punjab has been bagged by the Deccan Chargers for Rs 3.22 crore.
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South African legend Jacques Kallis, easily the best performer for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the previous seasons of IPL will now be donning the Kolkata Knight Rider gear after the SRK owned franchisee bought him for Rs 5.06 crore.
Newly appointed Australian T20 captain Cameron White who last played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the previous seasons of the IPL has been bought by the Deccan Chargers for Rs 5.06 crore.
In a major disappointment, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has remained unsold after no bid for him by any of the franchisees.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore has acquired the services of A B de Villers after bagging him for Rs 5.06 crore. For all of the IPL's previous seasons he played for Delhi Daredevils.
Former Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene, who played for the Kings XI Punjab in all the previous seasons of IPL is now a member of Team Kochi after their succesful bid of Rs 6.75 crore.His former Kings XI Punjab teammate Yuvraj Singh will now be a Pune Warrior after they successfully bid him for a mind-boggling sum of Rs 8.28 crore.
Yousuf Pathan, whose base price was $300,000 has been bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping Rs 9.66 crore after an intense bidding among the franchisees.
Zaheer Khan will be back again for the RCB after being bought by the Vijay Mallya owned IPL franchisee for Rs 4.14 crore. He had earlier played for the RCB in the inaugural season of IPL before being transferred to the Mumbai Indians for the next two seasons. Kiwi batsman Ross Taylor is now a member of the Rajasthan Royals after they got hold of him in the IPL auction for Rs 4.6 crore.
Gautam Gambhir, as anticipated has been bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping $2.4 mn or Rs 11.04 crore. Tilekratne Dilshan, Gambhir's team mate at Delhi Daredevil will now be seen donning Royal Challengers Bangalore colours after being bagged by them for Rs 2.99 crore.
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LARAMIE, Wyo. (Nov. 1, 2016) – The Wyoming Cowgirls return to the UniWyo Sports Complex to host Mountain West foes New Mexico and UNLV this week. UW will face off with the Lobos at 6:30 p.m. MT on Thursday before it takes on the league-leading Rebels on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Wyoming came away with two wins at home last week. UW topped Colorado State for the first time since 1997 in four sets before defeating Utah State, 3-1. Senior Laura Beach remains at the top of the conference and is 13th in the NCAA in hitting percentage (.400, 222-46-440), while sophomore Reed Copeland sits 12th (.272, 166-65-372). Copeland is also third in the MW with 1.31 blocks per set. Senior setter Courtney Chacon recorded her 33rd career double-double against Utah State. She is ninth in the conference averaging 8.88 assists per set. Freshman Madi Fields earned her first MW Defensive Player of the Week award after recording 3.88 digs per set a week ago. Fields is also ninth in the league with 2.99 digs per set this season.
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UNLV (21-3, 10-2 MW) is tied for first place in the MW standing and is led by two-time MW First Team selection Bree Hammel. She is third in the MW with 343 kills (3.90 kps) and tied third in service aces (0.38 saps). Additionally, Hammel is second in the league averaging 4.74 points per set. Junior setter Alexis Patterson is third in the MW with 978 assists (11.11 aps). As a team, UNLV is second in assists (1133; 12.88 aps) and kills (1248; 14.07 kps). The Rebels are also second in the MW in blocks, averaging 15.15 blocks per set and in digs (1333; 15.15 dps). UNLV has earned four MW weekly honors this season. Patterson has been named each the Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week once, as Hammel earned Defensive honors with sophomore middle blocker Elsa Descamps taking the Offensive honors after the first week of play.
-Laura Beach continues to hold the top all-time hitting percentage mark (.370) for UW. She also owns a share of sixth all-time with 407 total blocks. She is tied with Judy Peck (1988-91). Beach is 91 kills away from 1,000 for her career.
-Kayla Slofkiss needs 21 kills and 17 digs to become the fourth-ever Cowgirl with 1,000 kills and 900 digs.
-Courtney Chacon leads all active MW players with 33 career double-doubles. She remains in sixth place in Cowgirl history with 3,104 assists. Chacon is now 23 digs away from joining Chris Lambert (1983-86) and Jil Robins (1991-94) as the only Cowgirls with at least 3,000 assists and 900 digs.
-Chad Callihan has 44 conference wins at the helm of Wyoming volleyball. The only coach ahead of Callihan for conference wins is Hall of Fame coach Mike English (46).
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Author | exchange4media News Service | Friday, Feb 25,2005 8:44 AM
Catch Fido on an Indian setting now. Pepsi's lemon-lime brand 7UP has kicked off its new campaign for 2005, co-starring brand mascot Fido Dido with Bollywood star Yana Gupta. Fido has been 'Indianised' with the quawaali backdrop and of course Gupta adding the 'Bollywood' feel. JWT has made the commercial.
Punita Lal, Executive Director (Marketing), Pepsi Foods Pvt. Ltd. said, "While reinforcing the refreshment cues, the advertising brings out the core of Fido's persona - fun, wit and out-of-the-box thinking. The brand proposition 'Refreshingly Imaginative' is best reflected in this advertising with the new baseline 'Andaaz sabse cool.'
Choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan has produced the 30-second TV ad. On the campaign Khan said, "It was wonderful putting Fido in the typical Bollywood quawaali setting, giving him a little koti and gale mein rumaal. He added a lot of fun and fizz on the sets. He is every director's dream, no starry hang ups, bilkul bindas."
This campaign kicks off the launch of the new Fido in an Indian setting for the first time. Fido Dido first appeared in New York city, as a doodle on a napkin back in 1985. Joanna Ferrone and artist Sue Rose, who strove to find a strong creative vehicle for their shared philosophies, created him. The Fido character - a black & white icon, is a laidback lad, with unconventional wit and wisdom, but Ferrone also sees Fido as promoting equality as well- 'you are what you are - and what you are is ok' image.
Gupta, on her stint with Fido, said, "I had so much fun shooting this spot with Fido. He is just so cool. In fact I love how he always finds a smart and witty way to get his favourite drink 7UP." The sign off for the campaign: "Andaaz sabse cool!" is also the new tag line for 7UP.
Anu Malik has composed the music. On the composition, Malik said, "Creating this quawwali was quite a challenge. For one, the duration was 40 seconds - thereby becoming the shortest quawwali ever made. Secondly, I had to ensure the classic quawwali repartee format between the two protagonists - Yana and Fido, and set it to foot tapping music."
The track was composed within two days and recorded in a Mumbai studio with noted quawwali singers Shabri brothers and Sonu Kakkad who sang the famous "babuji zara deere chalo" in the film Dum.
This campaign has been started in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Telegu across TV channels in India from February 22. Besides television, this campaign will also be visible on billboards across the country and at all soft drink stores. The sound track will also be on high rotation on FM radio channels.


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