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Weaver Wednesday [202] - Discovery [85]: Slender-billed Weaver2016-04-27 (715)
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Slender-billed Weaver Ploceus pelzelni
IntroductionThe Slender-billed Weaver was formally described by Karel Johan Gustav Hartlaub, a German physician and ornithologist.
The Slender-billed Weaver was collected by Emin Pasha, an Ottoman-German physician, naturalist, and governor.
After 1876, Emin made Lado his base for collecting expeditions throughout the region, and here he collected his weaver type, the Cardinal Quelea.
In November 1879 Pasha sailed south on a steamer called "Khedive" on the Nile to lake Albert. He devoted his stay at Magungo as far as possible to collecting specimens (including birds, snakes and insects), although he had little ammunition and spirit for preserving specimens. In a letter, Pasha noted that he had found 5 species of weavers in the area, but he only listed the Thick-billed Weaver. Pasha collected 3 specimens of the Slender-billed Weaver in Dec 1879 near Magungo. In 1880 he donated the specimens to Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria, who passed them on to the Museum in Vienna. One of the specimens was swopped to go to Bremen where Hartlaub recognised it as a new species in 1887.
The first illustration of the Slender-billed Weaver was published by Hartlaub (1887), with the description of the species. The next illustration to be published was a line drawing by Sharpe (1890).
Scientific citationSitagra pelzelni Hartlaub 1887, Zool. Jahrb. 2, p.343, pl. 14, figs. 9-10, Magungo, Uganda.
Meaning of namespelzelni, After August von Pelzeln (1825-1891) Austrian ornithologist, collector, and author.
First English namePelzeln's Slender-billed Weaver (Shelley 1905).
Alternate namesLittle Slender-billed Black-faced Weaver, Monk weaver, Muanza Slender-billed Weaver, Palm Slender-billed Weaver, Pelzelni's Weaver, Pelzeln's Slender-billed Weaver, West African Weaver.
CollectorEmin Pasha.
Date collectedNov-Dec 1879.
Locality collectedMagungo, Uganda.
Type specimensThere are syntypes in Bremen and Vienna Museums.
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Weaver Wednesday [202] - Discovery [85]: Slender-billed Weaver (2016-04-27)
Weaver Wednesday [41]: Slender-billed Weaver (2013-03-27)


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A few weeks ago I told you about trying out the app Noom Coach. Well here's the down low on that. Don't. Bother. So not worth it.
I paid for the Pro version as it listed all of these benefits. And, I figured why not give it a try. Ha! What a waste. Logging food and exercise way easier on My Fitness Pal plus MFP links with your activity trackers.
I thought I'd be getting coaching, not even close. The coaching I've got is little read me things that are horrible.
Today's recommendation was to stop cooking with olive oil and replace it with canola oil. Uhmmm What? That's a first. And, another recommendation was to replace sugar with artificial sweeteners they promote processed foods.
Okay my eating habits of late aren't all that great but I'm working on it. And, I know that artificial sweeteners and processed food is not the healthy way to go.
So yeah I guess I've got coaching as in what not to do.
I'll be going back to MFP and not renewing my subscription with Noom.
On a brighter note I completed day 2 of Daily Burn workout. It was pretty good however my knees can't take kneeling. Need to work on getting my knee joints healthy. Ouch!
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Martin (1992: 23-4):
Introducing/presuming oppositions of this kind are one resource for constructing discourse structure in text (for producing what Halliday and Hasan refer to as cohesive ties). Read as texts, the proportionalities reviewed above display three structures of this kind:
a robot
a robot
a robot
the android
this model
What kind of structures are these? If we try to relate structure of this kind to those we are familiar with from grammar, then they are more closely related to univariate structures than multivariate ones. They are open-ended, with the same type of relation between elements potentially occurring over again and over again; a cohesive chain such as a robot-the android-it-it-the robot… in other words is more like a clause complex than a clause. It is (semantic) interdependency that is relevant here, not constituency.
Within univariate structures, the analogy is with hypotaxis. Presuming items are semantically dependent on the information they presume, with presumed information functioning as a kind of Head.
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[1] No argument is provided to support the claim that these relations are structures. The relations are presumed to be structures and the question then is 'what type?'. This is the logical fallacy known as 'begging the question':
The fallacy of petitio principii, or begging the question, is committed when a proposition which requires proof is assumed without proof.
[2] Again, android and model are related to robot by lexical cohesion (Martin's ideation) not reference (Martin's identification). Anaphoric reference is realised only by the grammatical items it, the and this. That is, two distinct types of cohesion are being confused for the purposes of establishing a model of 'discourse structure'.
[3] There are two immediate problems with using interdependency and univariate structures as a model of these relations.
The first problem is the theoretical inconsistency of construing what is purported to be a structure of the textual metafunction in terms of a principle and structure type of the logical metafunction. Martin's identification is proposed to be a discourse semantic system of the textual metafunction.
The second problem is the absence of structure in these relations. Univariate structures are structures because they involve units related by interdependency in unit complexes: clauses in clause complexes, and so on. Nothing analogous to a unit complex is proposed here. And, considering the first problem, anything corresponding to a unit complex would be a logical structure, not a textual one.


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[Note 307.6] "large wooden houses set all in a in a row. They were filled with wild beasts" - The following advertisement appeared in the Glasgow Herald of Friday, April 17, 1840.
THE Nobility, Gentry and Inhabitants of this city are most respectfully informed that Mr ATKINS of the Liverpool Zoological Gardens, having arranged with the proprietors of the above delightful site, is now in active preparation in bringing forward amusements for the forthcoming Summer, on the same splendid scale as exhibited in the Zoological Gardens of London and Liverpool. The celebrated artist, Mr Danson, and assistants, are now engaged in erecting the splendid model of Mount Vesuvius, on the same gigantic scale as that originally designed and erected by him in the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens of London, acknowledged to be the most astonishing and attractive exhibition ever produced in the Metropolis. To give the utmost possible effect, Mr ATKINS has secured the services of the celebrated artist, Mr D'Ernst, Pyrotechnist to her Majesty, to display the Grand Eruption of the Mountain.
Further notice will be given of the various Animals, Birds, &c., intended to be located in the Gardens.
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The National Green Tribunal will hear a plea against e-commerce companies, Amazon India and Flipkart for using excessive plastic packaging materials.
In a first, a 16 year old student, Aditya Dubey has filed a petition through his guardian seeking enforcement of his right to live in a plastic-free environment. "Single-use plastic breaks down into smaller fragments known as microplastics and then contaminate our soil and water," says the petitioner.
He claimed that the e-commerce companies have been acting in an environmentally irresponsible manner.
The petition, filed through Advocate Divya Prakash Pande, comes after the continued use of plastic packaging by the e-commerce giants despite Prime Minister Modi's call for a nation-wide boycott of single use plastic, starting 2nd October.
"The innocuous looking plastic sheets, which we use and throw without a thought, outlive humans by thousands of years and end up blocking waterways, choking the animals and the marine life and harming the plant life by contaminating the soil. The chemicals released by plastic also enter the human body and they can severely damage the human nervous system, respiratory system, and other organs", said the petition.
It also placed reliance on the UNEP Report on Single Use plastic – A Roadmap to Sustainability wherein it was stated that in poor countries, plastic is often burned in open air pits to cook food, thereby exposing people to toxic emissions.
The petition further points out the violation of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 whereby inaction of companies in the matter of withdrawal, collection, or management of the plastic waste hence generated for ensuring recycle of the same is causing long lasting harm to the environment.
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10 Unusual & Weirdest Airlines that really existed
We know you won't believe us!
Most of the flights, according to us as Travel Agents, are boring and sad. From being strange, uncomfortable to overtly happy flight attendants – everything is subtly strange about air travel and the airline; no matter which airline you are flying with.
Time to time, at least our research says that, airlines have tried to do something different, which actually turned out to be quite bizarre for the passengers. Funny but it is true. Let us show you what they did to be different for "it is awesome to be different" and hilarious to be bizarre.
Eva Air – The Hello Kitty Jet
These Hello Kitty design jets were designed and launched by EVA AIR to make flying fun and give passengers an experience to remember. Not just the plane, but at check-in, passengers receive Hello Kitty boarding passes and on-board, the cabin crew wears Hello Kitty uniform. You can find these flights on selected routes from flying to Bangkok & Taipei via Bangkok from London Heathrow airport.
German Weird Airlines
There is no denying to the fact that the Germans did not have a problem bring undressed. In the year 2008, a German travel agency launched the world's first airline to ferry passengers on a summer day trip from the German city of Erfurt to a popular resort in Baltic Sea.
VietJet Air – Bikini clad Flight Attendants
For this airline got a knack for bikini clad models. In 2011, this Vietnamese Airlines hosted a mid-flight dance by beauty pageant contestants. Hold your horse's guys! These flights are no longer available.
Air New Zealand – Cuddle Class
This airline is especially for the ones who cannot keep their hands off their travel companions. This airline's Economy SkyCouch, also known as 'cuddle class' is a row of three seats and the passengers can create a flat, flexible space to use. They even have an extension belt if you wish to lie down and disappear in to the back.
WOW Air – Gay Fleet
This low-cost airline – WOW Air is the first airline to support LGBT rights in the US with a new aircraft name TF-GAY to its fleet in 2016. The carrier is bright-purple, and serves its Reykjavik to San Francisco route. What a modern family concept!
ANA – Pokemon Lovers Unlimited
Love Pokemon? Fly with ANA (All Nippon Airways) because they fly in a themed jet on routes such as Tokyo to Frankfurt and Tokyo to Paris. To your utter surprise, the planes feature characters including Pikachu, Togepi, Mew and Snorlax, with in-flight treats ranging from juice served in Pokémon cups and flight attendants wearing colourful poké-aprons.
Air Malta – Relax while you fly
Did you always wish for a good massage while on the plane? Dreams come true! Air Malta's Sky Spa offers the unusual service of free pampering on short-haul flights and for economy passengers. Unusual, ain't it?
Kulula Airlines – The humorous one
Kulula – a low cost carrier around South Africa has a unique, tongue in cheek livery, with paint jobs spelling 'Flying 101', 'This Way Up' and 'Mile-High Club Initiation Chamber' around the body of the plane. They have always kept it a little cheeky.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines – Social Media taken too seriously
Now this is one of the most famous airlines that offer a 'Meet and Seat' service. What this service does is that you can view other passengers' Facebook or LinkedIn profile details and then decide where you want to sit. Could go little creepy too, isn't it?
We have some great deals flying to Mauritius with KLM. You can fly from any London airport & most of the regional UK airports to Mauritius via Amsterdam.
La Compagnie – Drool worthy in-flight services
This is not bizarre but utterly droolworthy. This French airline based in Paris only flies between Paris and New York, but offers massage chairs that recline into beds, Michelin star food, and Samsung entertainment tablets for every single passenger. And, flight tickets are darn cheap.


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LeadSA: Thula Thula lends a helping hand to Hout Bay fire victims
Thula Thula, an NGO in Hout Bay has been working tirelessly to assist victims of the fire in Imizamo Yethu that ravaged homes last month.
Founder of Thula Thula, Joanne Chemaly, has been nominated as LeadSA hero for March for the work done in Imizamo Yethu where 15 000 people were affected by the blaze.
Speaking to CapeTalk's Kieno Kammies, Chemaly says Thula Thula wouldn't have made if it wasn't for the volunteers who came out in their numbers to help and also businesses who have been making big contributions.
The NGO is in need of volunteers to help distribute packs to about 500 families.
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Have you ever read about Digital currency mining?
Digital currency mining generally entails a great deal of computer processing power. How it works is that the computer in use is awarded after nailing a tough math problem. To get started, one is needed to acquire a highly powered computer, one that has the ability to conduct cryptocurrency mining or the bitcoin mining. This is commonly known as the mining rig which becomes your first investment in the cryptocurrency mining or the bitcoin mining. A full mining rig would normally go for a $6900.
Why should one join engage in digital currency mining? Digital currency mining is one great high-yield investment opportunity. Firstly, one gets to actually own hard assets that could continue to generate money for you or yet still, one could choose to sell. It brings the advantage of eliminating the need to invest with a company or in stocks whose returns tend to fluctuate. Secondly, one is able to control their earnings just from your computer or as convenient as from your smartphone. One is able to access reports as often as on a daily basis concerning your earnings, a luxury that you may not be entitled to in other forms of investments.
Other companies such as the Valhalla mining certainly make digital currency mining as an area to adventure especially when it comes to investment matters like high yield investments. As for Valhalla, they will only make money if you as an investor is making money. This means that they take as their job to ensure that you make money. Valhalla often regulate their software to ensure that the investor only mines cryptocurrencies that are most profitable not mentioning them having your machine operate at the top of its speed. As side from that, their software and hardware are not limited in terms of cryptocurrencies that they are able to mine. They also monitor the currencies that are doing well in the markets and those that are not such that when some currency becomes hard to mine, then they waste no time to go for another. Last but not least, they conduct their payments on a weekly basis unlike other companies that do the same on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Find more information relating to High Yield Investment, and cryptocurrency mining here.


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On a dark night, you can take a several-hour exposure and get a photo.
Your camera needs light, no matter how little, to make an exposure.
So knowing that light is the most important ingredient for you to create awesome photos, it's important to know some things about the behavior of light. You can learn to see how light affects your subject, and use that knowledge to make your photos pop. Here are ten things about light that can help you see the light and make your photos pop.
Light on a subject can be direct light.
Light from a source directly shining on your subject is called direct light. Say you make your subject face the sun. The whole subject will be lit, creating no shadows.
Light on a subject can be reflected light.
You can also have reflected light on a subject. This is when the light source hits a surface which does not allow the light to pass through it. That light will bounce off the surface and hit the subject.
Light is directional.
Light is like water in that it spreads as far as the space it hits. But if the light source moves, that light will also move. You can choose different directions for a subject's light source depending on the effect you want to achieve. Sometimes, you might want backlit photos. Other times, you might want side lighting, where the light is coming from one side of the subject.
Light produces shadows when it hits a solid object.
If you use a light source that is shining on one side of your subject, that side lighting will create shadows on the opposite side of the subject if your subject is solid.
Shadows produced by light define your subject's shape.
Shadows create the illusion of shape in a two-dimensional photograph because shadows help to define shape. Without a contrast between light and shadow, all you've got is something like this:
Light is softer when it's far away.
Light that is far away from the subject is softer because it loses intensity as it moves through space to hit the subject. (There's a mathematical way to compute how distance affects the intensity of the light, but that's another tutorial.)
Light is harsh when it's close to the subject.
When the light is close to the subject, its intensity increases. So if you place a light very close to a subject, the light on the subject will be very bright.
Soft light produces soft shadows.
Because shadows are direct products of light hitting solid objects, soft light also produces soft shadows. So in the early morning when the light is soft, shadows are soft.
Harsh light produces harsh shadows.
Conversely, as we increase the intensity of the light, the intensity of the shadows will also increase. At noon when the light is directly over us, shadows are normally harsher than they are in the early morning.
Reflected light carries the color of the surface on which it bounces.
If you reflect a light on a surface that reflects one color, the light will take on the color of that reflective surface. That means if you stand close to a red car and we take your photo, the parts of you that are lit by the light reflected off the red car will have a red tinge. This is partly the reason why it is so exciting to shoot during the times when light has a lot of yellows, such as early morning. The hues in the sunlight bounce off everything and there is a glow in the things that you photograph.
Seeing the light and understand how it affects your image is something that you can learn. Try this last tip—go out without your camera with the goal of finding direct light or reflected light. Without the pressure of having to take a photo, your eyes will learn how light behaves on different things and how it looks from different directions.


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After many years of thinking about a layout depicting the CSX Cumberland Subdivision, starting with Harpers Ferry and having this historic town be a focal point, things have come to fruition.
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Here is the track plan, but first a question: when I add to the post, do I click on 'Reply', or do I do something else? I'm still a novice! I've identified the major scenic elements on the trackplan; my efforts will be focused for quite some time on Maryland Heights and the 1931 bridge, and I hope to have something up on the bridges within the week. (Attachment Link)


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My high school band director taught me that the two hardest things for people to say are "I am wrong" and "I am sorry."
I am wrong.
The friend who I mentioned yesterday as having told me he didn't much care for Orange Flower Water told me yesterday that I got it all wrong, that he LOVED it and it's one of the two best things he's seen this season (the other being Pillowman). AND he went on to say that the producers (Edge Theatre Company) are some of the nicest, most talented people you'll ever meet (though maybe a little naive about advertising and marketing). As to my rant about the "impeccable sets,"...well, maybe there's another side to that story. Turns out that the set designer IS one of the producers, so perhaps in his zeal he can be forgiven for using that quote about his sets to represent his production of the play. It's still not entirely legit, but now it sort of makes more sense. My friend then proceeded to spend the next 10 minutes insisting that I go see Orange Flower Water before it closes on Monday night. So I have 2 tickets for Sunday night. Never underestimate the power of word-of-mouth.


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The beginning of a new year is a popular time to start something — start exercising, start a new hobby or start reading the book that's been sitting on the nightstand. It's a time of rejuvenation, recommitment, and refocusing.
In some ways, it's the same for us at Convoy of Hope. We're already busy with plans to expand our programs and activities around the world. In other ways, though, 2019 isn't the beginning of something. It's a continuation of the work we've committed ourselves to: feeding the world.
This year we celebrate our 25th anniversary, and we couldn't be more excited about what's ahead. In our upcoming annual report we'll share exciting news about the progress we've made over the last quarter century, but for now what I can say is this: we've fed more children, empowered more women, trained more farmers, and served more communities than ever before.
I can't wait to share our progress with you in a few weeks. Until then, know that your support is making a tangible difference in the world.
Let's keep bringing hope to the world in 2019.
Happy New Year!
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Proprietary screw for hip fracture surgery reduces implant failures and healthcare costs
The INTERTAN™ Intertrochanteric Antegrade Nail, from Smith & Nephew, improves patient outcomes and saves up to US$2700 per patient, according to new studies.
New studies, published in Rheumatology and Orthopedic Medicine and Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research respectively, indicate that a propriety intertrochanteric screw utilized in hip fracture surgery, reduced implant failures by 81% and revision surgery by 65%, saving time and up to US$2700 per patient. The INTERTAN™ Intertrochanteric Antegrade Nail was developed by from Smith & Nephew (London, UK).
"Hip fractures and their sequelae in elderly patients can be debilitating, and potentially life threatening, and contribute a significant portion to overall health care expenditure. These new studies demonstrate that the Integrated Compression Screw used in the INTERTAN nail not only improved the clinical outcomes for these patients studied, but also reduced the cost to the overall health economic system by reducing the revision rates, compared to those that have been demonstrated in prior studies," commented J. Tracy Watson, Orthopaedic Traumatologist (AZ, USA) and co-author for both papers.
The results were announced at the 34th Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting (17–20 October, FL, USA) and reviewed data from 2631 patients across both studies.
Source: http://www.smith-nephew.com/news-and-media/media-releases/news/two-new-studies-demonstrate-intertan-intertrochanteric-antegrade-nail-improves-patient-outcomes-and-lowers-healthcare-costs-when-treating-hip-fractures/


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MathCore provides a collection of functions and C++ classes for numerical computing. This library includes only the basic mathematical functions and algorithms and not all the functionality required by the physics community. The current set included classes are:
- Basic special functions like the gamma, beta and error function.
- Statistical functions. Mathematical functions used in statistics, such as the probability density functions and the cumulative distributions functions (lower and upper integral of the pdf's).
- GenVector class: physics and geometry vectors for 3 and 4 dimensions with their transformations (rotations and boost).
- Generic (ROOT::Math::IFunction) and parametric (ROOT::Math::IParamFunction) function interfaces for one and multi dimensions.
A detailed description for all MathCore classes is available in the online reference documentation.
A more advanced mathematical functionality is provided by the MathMore library.
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A FRIMLEY Park staff nurse struck down by cardiac arrest in February is championing an appeal to improve the hospital's resuscitation suite.
John Pohorely was taken to the resuscitation unit on February 3 after a porter discovered him in distress at the back of the Accident and Emergency department.
The quick action of the porter in alerting the resuscitation team meant John made a full recovery.
In a matter of seconds hospital medics were able to stabilise John's heartbeat, bringing him back to life.
His near death experience has inspired John to help the hospital raise £750,000 to create a more spacious and effective resus suite.
He has seen first hand how crowded the Resuscitation Suite can get and believes that by creating a more spacious setting the hospital can improve its delivery of services.
The suite currently houses five beds but through this appeal aims to increase the number to eight.
It is vital patients with heart attacks, severe trauma injuries and other sudden injuries receive immediate treatment.
"What happened to me can happen to you. It could be out of your hands," John stressed.
He believed he was fit and healthy before the attack but it was discovered he suffers from a condition which caused his liver to produce too much cholesterol.
John now has a device in his chest called an Implantable Cardio Defribulator (ICD) that will automatically shock his heart should he have any more problems.
As these devices are rare in this country and Accident and Emergency nurses may not be aware how to treat a patient with such a device, John has volunteered to educate nurses so they know what to do.
No one is immune to heart attacks so if you can help raise money for the appeal you could be a lifesaver and help someone like John, or someone like you.


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A G-Man Turns to Law
Daniel Hoffer traded his badge for a briefcase
Published in 2006 Southern California Rising Stars Magazine — July 2006 on March 29, 2017
Working as an FBI agent in some of Los Angeles' worst neighborhoods is all about long stretches of monotony punctuated by brief adrenalin rushes. When it's exciting, it's really exciting, says Daniel Hoffer, a 38-year-old partner in the employment department at Greenberg Glusker.
From 1996 to 1998, Hoffer worked on an FBI task force that prosecuted some of Los Angeles' most violent criminal enterprises. In his third week on the job, he helped serve search and arrest warrants to a notorious street gang at Nickerson Gardens, the state's largest public housing project.
"I was always interested in the FBI because of reports I'd see on TV or read in the paper, but I never knew if I fit their mold. I just started taking tests and going to the next level, and before I knew it I received my letter of acceptance." He liked the work from the start. "You just know you're doing the right thing," he says.
With marriage on the horizon and, eventually, a family to raise (he now has one son), Hoffer left the FBI in 1998, returning to a safer and more lucrative law practice at Loeb & Loeb. "I had one too many fistfights with a gang member," he says.
Hoffer says he mostly misses the certainty that his work makes the community better, and the camaraderie of the FBI, which was akin to that of a sports team. He feels the interviewing skills he honed while investigating cases still serve him today in employment law, where oftentimes it comes down to "he said, she said" accusations.
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Top 5 Best Cloud Hosting Providers in 2019 | If you want to know more about cloud hosting, top cloud services, and best cloud hosting providers? You've come to the right place.
Today's time has become digital. We are living in the digital era. Where you look, you can find the same widespread technique. The use of the internet has never been like before. Internet usage is also skyrocketing. Therefore, advanced technology was needed to maintain a huge requirement.
Best cloud hosting providers that matter cloud web hosting. Here is full information about top cloud service providers, biggest cloud providers or cloud vendors, etc.
Every site you visit is hosted somewhere. Your site will also need hosting, and one of the best options available to you is cloud hosting. Cloud web hosting is the unseen foundation of the internet.
The history of website hosting was going on for a long time. The website owner was hosting their website on a different type of traditional host. But time has changed.
Nowadays the buzz is "Cloud" From cloud storage to cloud computing. The use of cloud technology is widespread. Every traditional area is migrated to cloud technology.
Some people say cloud hosting is a revolutionary hosting solution. really? Is there any logic behind this because people are interested in this new hosting service? Wait, we have a little idea about hosting, sharing, dedicated, etc. But what is cloud hosting?
This question gave birth to some more questions. What are the benefits of cloud hosting? Why do You Need Cloud Hosting? What is the Best Cloud Hosting Providers?
Don't worry. Many people have only one doubt. In this article, I will analyze each point in detail.
So let's go for it without wasting time.
What is Cloud Hosting?
You may have heard people and web-hosting companies referring to cloud hosting. You can not have a clear definition because most hosting companies have upgraded their names to cloud hosting, but their functionality is not sure. That's why we created this vague article specifically talking about it.
Cloud hosting is the latest form of hosting that has become extremely popular over the years. The main concept of cloud hosting is "Divide and Rule" – the resources needed to maintain your website are spread across a group of servers that work together, called "cloud". This reduces the likelihood of any decline in case of a server malfunction.
Cloud hosting is a little technical but it's easy to understand. Cloud hosting is a hosting method which is like leasing the space on the server through cloud computing services. Where your site is stored on many servers, which gives you the ability to drag resources from different locations. This gives cloud hosting a very scalable, reliable and flexible type of hosting, perfect for sites that experience increased and decrease in things like traffic.
Cloud hosting is great for those who need flexibility. The main thing in cloud hosting is that it is spread across multiple servers. Since your website is not dependent on a single server. It runs on a network of servers. You can consider this network of servers as a cloud.
Benefits of Cloud Hosting:
Before you start with cloud hosting, you should know what to look forward to. Sharing with one of the best cloud hosting services will give you many benefits.
Different types of hosts are already available in the market. So why are people and organizations interested in this new cloud hosting?
This hosting should have some additional benefits that attract people to it. After reading the concept of cloud hosting, you can have some idea about it.
So let's discuss this on some other points.
- The cloud server takes you away from stress.
- Resources for users' needs are highly scalable.
- You only have to pay for the resources they use.
- Cloud servers provide incredible speed and performance.
- Cloud servers provide you with strong security, stability, and more reliable uptime.
- Solutions are automated and controlled using APIs, web portals, and mobile apps.
We have told you many benefits of cloud hosting, with these many benefits, it can be a best hosting service provider. So after seeing these benefits, you may wish to migrate your existing hosting to cloud hosting.
There are many different types of cloud hosting providers available in the market. Before choosing any hosting provider, make your choice intelligently.
Why do You Need Cloud Hosting?
Individual Websites, Blogs, and even Small Businesses, which are stuck with low budget resources that provide shared hosting. However, small and medium businesses that are increasing their audience should start looking at cloud hosting solutions, except for others.
Choosing cloud hosting means choosing a more expensive hosting plan, but with good reason. Rather than fighting with the restricting resources of one server on other websites, the server of Cloud Hosting Network provides you with a comprehensive resource base that can support whatever you throw on your back end.
Safety is important to you, but also for your customers, who are becoming increasingly protective for their online privacy and security. Cloud hosting is naturally secure compared to shared hosting. This hosting platform promotes server security with features like internal firewalls and data encryption.
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Cloud hosting can be particularly cost-effective for retailers and other industries, who run seasonal promotions and special offers. Unlike shared hosting, cloud hosting has a pay-per-service feature that allows you to easily access and pay for more resources as you need them.
5 Best Cloud Hosting Providers (2019): Top Cloud Host Services:
As I have said before you, there are several cloud hosting providers in the market and not all cloud hosting services have been created equal. So, how can you decide who is the best cloud hosting provider in 2019?
Do not worry, I've simplified your work. I have analyzed all the cloud hosting providers in the market. After a thorough analysis of the providers, I have to summarize 5 best cloud hosting providers in 2019.
To find the best cloud hosting platform for you, check out our Top 5 Cloud Server Providers and find the right platform for setting your business to success.
Cloud hosting is a reliable service provider on cost-effective products that meets your specific needs. So when you buy a cloud server you should search for your favorite cloud vendors. We believe that we can recommend the most suitable for cloud hosting providers.
In this list, I will mention 5 best cloud hosting providers in 2019 I will provide everything and everything related to the service provider. From prices to features.
1. Digital Ocean:
Digital Ocean is a great WordPress cloud hosting platform, where you get all those functionalities that you want easily. In it, intuitive API and command line allows you to run large scale production workloads.
Digitalocean in Cloud Hosting is one of the best Cloud Hosting Providers for me and Digitalocean is the best cloud hosting provider in 2019. DigitalOcean has quickly become one of the cloud hosting industry.
Developed and developed for developers, hosting helps you gather metrics and monitor performance and gives you a notification if some customization is required.
Over 6,00,000 developers use Digitalocean because it is one of the most reliable and reliable platforms for the industry. There are currently 8 centers of DigitalOcean in Japan, the US, Canada, Singapore, Netherlands, the UK, Germany, and India all over the world.
DigitalOcean allows you to create, automate and manage a strong cloud server infrastructure. It provides a temporary IP address, hard drive standard such as Tier-1 bandwidth, team accounts, shared private networking and SSD (solid-state drive).
There are five plans in Digitalocean, one of which you can search for. The most basic plans start with $5. Plans come with a monthly cap. The best thing about DigitalOcean is that all plans come with a standard-based solid-state drive (SSD). You will definitely find a plan that is suitable for you.
When it comes to reviewing the customer, it also remains stable. DigitalOcean always provides customer support levels for its customers. If you are looking for the best cloud hosting providers at a reasonable price in 2019, this could be a good option for you.
2. Bluehost:
Bluehost is the best Cloud Hosting Providers for you if you are looking for a cheap solution for your cloud hosting services. This is one of the most trusted names in the hosting industry. It is known for its low cost and easy shared hosting. With almost all the functionality at very cheap prices, you will enjoy this service which will provide this WordPress hosting service.
It guarantees your satisfaction but if you do not, do not worry, it has the facility of refunding within 30 days of signing up. Did you know that Bluehost is also counted among the best cloud hosting providers in 2019? Bluehost is also the official recommendation for WordPress.
Not only that, this server allows you to add an ad offer from Google, Bing, as well as other leading sites so that your website can be developed. Your data will also be mirrored automatically and will be kept safe for that time when you accidentally lose it in one.
The loading time of Bluehost is much faster than ever, and it's easy and cheap to optimize your own website in no time.
With the resource monitoring feature, you can easily recognize that more resources are needed to support your website. Then you just have to power your website by clicking on a button.
You can scale the CPU and RAM at any time and without a reboot. The automated failover feature is one of the most unique features of the Bluehost. If a hardware device fails, your site switches to another device faster to provide maximum uptime for your site to your site.
The most basic plans for Bluehost start at $6.95/mo. Your price is worthwhile compared to its services. You can think of it among the cheap cloud hosting providers.
Bluehost's support team is world-class. You can find lots of FAQs and Knowledgebase for your questions. You can also contact the support team via email, live chat, and phone call.
Therefore Cloud Hosting of Bluehost is suitable for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
3. Hostgator:
HostGator came topped in our overall hosting rankings with huge scores of 95%. However, better known for its dedicated hosting packages, HostGator offers 99.99% uptime to offer every type of hosting.
If you have tried and you have not been able to get the right hosting service according to all your needs, then it can be. HostGator is one of the best WordPress cloud hosting service providers because its ultimate optimization option is free. Adding to its great functionality is its increased reliability.
There are only three cloud hosting plans in it, all of which sit between $12.95 and $19.95 / month. Due to the low cost, however, your resources are somewhat limited. There are no free domains, no backups, and no routes. You get an unlimited storage space, however, as well as unlimited email accounts.
Cloud hosting is not just for big business. HostGator's Cloud Platform spreads your website to many virtual server instances for more reliable and scalable hosting, but it is easy to use as standard shared hosting, and only costs a little more.
With the baseline hatching cloud plan, you get a domain, unlimited bandwidth and storage, two cores and 2 GB RAM, and distributes varnish caching to speed up the loading of static content. If you buy upfront of three years, then you can start at $4.95 a month, although the cost of upgrades exceeds $8.95.
If you need some more powerful, Top-of-the-Range Business Cloud Plan supports unlimited domains, gives you up to six core and 6 GB RAM, and includes personal SSL and a dedicated IP.
Not only that, but you also get the VPS and advanced work of powerful hardware. You can use the given tool to help anything, but if you still have confusion, do not worry. HostGator also provides their award-winning 24/7/365 help to assist you.
4. Cloudways:
CloudWays, another great example of Cloud Hosting Providers, is the best cloud hosting provider in 2019. Along with DigitalOcean, Siteground, and A2Hosting, this is one of the best cloud service providers.
Cloudways provides the power and great functionality for Cloud-based Managed WordPress Hosting. You can also create your app using any PHP framework, CMS as well as eCommerce builders.
In addition, with the options you get, you can also select server resources. And best of all, you can download and startup in a few minutes. Apart from all its awesome features, this WooCommerce is also ready and customized. Most people know it for a different resignation.
Their platform-A-of-the-service cloud servers come with great features, it will help to increase your website as well as to host resources. Their infrastructure has been specially adapted for performance, speed, and security.
Cloudways hosts your site on the same server and creates many copies of your content. If you are transferring your website from host to host, Cloudways will take care of your site migration. You do not have to worry about it.
Its auto-healing feature solves any issues in the website and reduces your site's risk of crashing. It also offers a bunch of additional features in every cloud hosting package. The most basic plan of Cloudways starts at $10/mo.
Cloudways allows you to configure the specifications of your desired server from the hosting control panel. In addition, a referral system is available where both you and your friend can get free hosting credit.
Cloudways works with four cloud service providers. It includes Google Compute Engine, Amazon Web Services, Digital Ocean and Vultr. Once you have chosen the cloud provider of your choice, you can configure your server.
Cloudways support is easy. You can contact the support team via live chat, phone call or email. In addition, you can find answers to your wishes like billing, sales or technical questions on your support page.
5. Vultr:
Another cheapest work packed in 2019 is the cloud hosting server Vultr Server. Starting at just $2.50 per month, this is a great option for your general WordPress hosting service.
You can choose from your plans and services from $2.50 to $320. At present, Vultr offers four different types of hosting options. Vultr Cloud Compute (VCC), bare metal simplified block storage and dedicated example. If you are a high-performance SSD cloud server, then it's up to you.
In addition, other members of this list like DigitalOcean, Bluehost, Hostgator Cloudways, Vultr provides high-performance SSD cloud servers, so it puts a global footprint. Its main purpose is to provide the most reliable and efficient service.
You can also add features that you think require some extra payment. Versatile in cost and functions, the servers have fast SSD-supported storage up to 10 TB. Vultr is fast known for its fast SSD cloud server. Set-up and easy to activate
Something that makes Vurtr different from others, it uses the latest generation Intel CPU and an attractive control panel. It has flexible options at low price levels. These options are suitable for individual entrepreneurs and small businesses.
You get the powerful infrastructure as well as 100% solid-state drives, which increases the efficiency of the server.
I like the best control panel. As you may know, the control panel is an important aspect of any cloud service. Vultr's control panel is specially designed with the customer's need.
Put aside some Vultr. That is, it has flexible options at a lower price level. These options are also appealing to small scale users like individual entrepreneurs and small businesses.
You can install many features with just one click. It saved a lot of time so that you can focus on more important issues. Another awesome feature is dedicated IP addresses. It can be changed.
Vultr offers great customer support. You can find many FAQs and useful posts on their website. You can also contact the customer service team members directly via email, ticketing or social media.
There is also an online community. You can find it in the Vultr discussion. It is also very helpful to get some additional knowledge. so what are you waiting for? Choose Cloud Hosting Services for your websites today.
As I told you earlier that I have researched various cloud hosting providers on the Internet and have finalized this list.
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How Can You Choose A Perfect Hosting Provider?
There are several important factors that you should keep in mind while choosing a cloud hosting provider. We have tried to fulfill them here. Only you can know what you want, we can only do that you go in the right direction.
There are some key things that we recommend to prioritize:
Your Budget: The first question is, what is your budget? How much are you willing to spend on hosting?
Uptime: Uptime is one of the most important features to consider. If your website goes down regularly, then it becomes a nightmare for everyone involved, so finding a provider who provides up uptime is a major plus.
Customer Support: If you are new to this entire web hosting then customer support can be a Godsend. This will not only support you through any hosting provider, but you will also learn how it works.
Root Access: Root access can also be useful for more technical people. Having more control over your server's environment means that you can install additional software that will benefit your site in particular.
Money-Back Guarantee: It ensures that you can get stuck in a 12-month contract for any such service, which you do not need or need. This gives you time to see a provider in action.
Last Word from HostingBurner:
After a big discussion on the best cloud hosting providers in 2019, we are now on the conclusion. Cloud hosting is a modern, reliable form of hosting – it's no wonder that you are not interested in it.
From our research, there are 5 standout cloud hosting providers. Brings something different in each table, so it is important to know what you are seeing.
I have analyzed each point in detail. I have also provided 5 best cloud hosting providers in 2019 so that you can also analyze and make your own decisions.
As the popularity of the cloud app is increasing day by day, demand for cloud hosting is also increasing. If you are new to cloud hosting, then I recommend that you try DigitalOcean.
As I mentioned earlier, there are hundreds of cloud hosting providers in the market. Before making any decision, clarify and concentrate your vision. Check each cloud hosting provider and then make your final decision.
In your opinion, who is the best cloud hosting provider in 2019? Please tell me through comments.
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Canny (OCL, 3-beta) can not detect connected contour of black square on a white background.
Simple code for simple image result is not connected contour as it is expected. Top or bottom edge missed. Result printscreen is square-bug.png . The picture itself is square.png. Code is:
void test(){
UMat img = imread("./square.png", IMREAD_COLOR).getUMat(ACCESS_READ);
UMat imgGray, imgGrayEdges3, imgGrayEdges5;
cvtColor(img, imgGray, CV_BGR2GRAY);
Canny(imgGray, imgGrayEdges3, 50, 150, 3);
Canny(imgGray, imgGrayEdges5, 300, 2000, 5); // why so large thresholds?..
cout << imgGray.getMat(ACCESS_READ) << "\n" << imgGrayEdges3.getMat(ACCESS_READ) << "\n" << imgGrayEdges5.getMat(ACCESS_READ) ;
imshow("img", img);
imshow("canny3", imgGrayEdges3);
imshow("canny5", imgGrayEdges5);
Am I doing something wrong?
I use OpenCV3-beta in Eclipse under Win8.1 and have to build source from git. Source updated and compiled today (last canny.cpp change was 7 weeks ago). I do have openCL so I guess UMat Canny function uses OCL_RUN version of function
UPDATE: device and system info
- Driver Packaging
- Version 14.501.1003-141120a-178000C
- Catalyst Version 14.12 AMD Catalyst
- Omega Software 2D Driver
- Version 8.01.01.1443 Direct3D
- Version 9.14.10.01080 OpenGL
- Version 18.104.22.16883 Mantle Driver
Version 9.1.
- Graphics Chipset AMD Radeon HD 7900 Series
- BIOS Version 015.012.000.004
- BIOS Part Number 113-C3860100-100
- BIOS Date 2011/12/07
Well.. no ideas. Bug reported: http://code.opencv.org/issues/4093
Can you share on which hardware and driver this happen? Did you test with OpenCV 2.4? The code would be only slightly different, example:
#include "opencv2/ocl/ocl.hpp"
cv::Mat input = cv::imread(filename,0 ); //directly grayscale
cv::ocl::oclMat imgGray(input);
cv::ocl::oclMat imgGrayEdges3, imgGrayEdges5;
cv::ocl::Canny(imgGray, imgGrayEdges3, 50, 150, 3);
cv::ocl::Canny(imgGray, imgGrayEdges5, 300, 2000, 5);
cv::imshow("img", (cv::Mat) imgGray);
cv::imshow("canny3", (cv::Mat) imgGrayEdges3);
cv::imshow("canny5", (cv::Mat) imgGrayEdges5);
Which works correctly for me by the way
BTW: The answer to: "Why so large threshold" is that when using 5 as kernel size of Canny, at an intermediate stage you get a Sobel image computed with the mask 5 parameters, which has much larger multipliers, and of course convolves a larger number of pixels.
@Antonio, thanks for your answer. I tested Canny and it is ok in 2.4 with this test picture, your code works perfect. The problem is actual for OpenCV3-beta only. Post updated by soft- and hardware info.
As for threshold, from my point of view it is more convenient to have normalized output i.e. threshold should not be a function of another parameters, this increases the code hidden-errors possibility.


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I check my STJ email every day but I've heard a lot of people say that they rarely do, so I figured I'd put a few of those "personal announcements" on here, just in case you guys missed them!
I don't know if ya'll noticed but we haven't had a concert yet this semester! That's honestly one of my favorite parts about going to STJ but they need our help to plan them. The Office of Campus Activities has posted a survey asking for our opinion on artists that we'd "most likely go see" and they really need our feedback so they can get started! So go here and fill out the survey! Some of the artists include (just to name a few) My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy and Paramore.
The Blockbuster Movie Series – also known as the movies they show in the Little Theatre– is in full swing and there are still a few movies left in this month! I always go if I'm not in class or working; I personally think its pretty cool that they show movies that haven't even come out on DVD yet!
My personal recommenedation is Tropic Thunder. Its the movie that was made about the movie that was supposed to be made about a book that never happened. lmao. It's absolutely hilarious! Check it out
NOV 12 @ 12:30 pm; 3pm & 5pm
NOV 13 @ 12:30pm and 3pm
And last but not least lets get out and support those REDMEN!
The school has posted an updated list of games per the completion of our new gym. "St. John's men's basketball fans can purchase tickets to individual Red Storm games at the new-look Carnesecca Arena in person, by phone, or over the Internet beginning Friday, Nov. 7. Fans can select from eight dates to be played in St. John's on-campus venue, including three BIG EAST conference tilts." (I'm sure they'll be holding a few Women's basketball games there too haha) Check out the realease for more information on dates and matchups! Maybe they'll win more games this year since they have a new gym. ::crosses fingers::
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Yesterday New York experienced Seven-weather. As in Seven, the very grim movie starring Pitt, Morgan and Paltrow
Have also been watching The night of lately and yes, that kind of cheery weather and setting.
So anyways the whole city seemed bleak. Really bleak.
I had an hour before picking kids up from school, too little time to get any real writing done, too much to just sit and stare.
Walked up to Fresh cosmetics on union square to see if I could get a sample of some night cream I wanted to try.
Was offered a little pampering session by a young man with beautiful skin and thought "why not?".
He went on an on about the various products he was about to use and after applying them to my skin he exclaimed "look! so refreshed" and I just couldn't stop laughing and then he laughed too cause it was such an apparent lie, a charade being acted out by the two of us.
Me - november gray, tired, mom of 3 in Seven-weather and him a young male with dreams of Hollywood.
So refreshed!
not really.
then took off to pick up niki and on the way saw a young man on a bench surrounded by paramedics in no hurry what so ever. The paramedics were putting on gloves. The young did nothing. He looked strange. In fact, he looked dead.
he looked like a character from game of thrones. so strange to have seen so few dead people that when I see one for real, my only analogy is from a tv-series re-enacting death. his face had that bluish dead pallor.
felt so so sad. so so sad for young man on bench surrounded by people in no hurry. HURRY! I wanted to scream. I think it was an overdose, but what do I know? but that's what it seemed like. the opiate epidemic is everywhere here now.
thought about his parents getting the phone call.
then went to get my own child
it was a horrible day.


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16 Beautiful Bucks County Gardens
Did you know the Greater Philadelphia area is America's Garden Capital? From natural wildflower preserves to Italian inspired gardens, the flora and fauna of Bucks County will gift everyone a green thumb!
Download your Passport to check all of Bucks County's beautiful gardens off your list!
- Andalusia Mansion
Explore the extensive gardens and Greek Revival architecture at Andalusia Historic House & Gardens. Tour the centuries-old residence, stroll the Walled Garden and Greek Walk, and take in the picturesque views of the Delaware River.
2. Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
- Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
The 134-acre preserve features over 800+ species of native plants. Take a Behind-the-Scenes Nursery Tour or Guided Wildflower Walk. Bowman's Hill offers educational programs for adults and children like landscaping design, birding and more.
3. Bucks County Designer House and Gardens
- Carol Ross Photography
Every Spring, the Bucks County Designer House and Gardens is a sight to behold. The 2019 selection is Peppermint Farm. Read more about it here!
4. Byers' Choice Emporium
- Byers' Choice Gardens
The beautifully manicured gardens at Byers' Choice Emporium in Chalfont provide a stark contrast to the eternal winter inside. Visitors to the Caroler® workshop can stroll through the English sunken garden and the view garden's many sculptures and lush bushes, flowers and trees.
5. Churchville Nature Center
- Churchville Nature Center
In appreciation of nature and wildlife habitats, this nature center became the first of its kind in Bucks County in 1964. Enjoy a nature walk, or attend one of their many colorful and educational attractions, such as the Janet V. Makiewicz Butterfly House, Marlin D. Corn Wildlife Gardens, and recreation of a Lenape Indian Village.
- Gardens at Mill Fleurs
Take a journey through the vast Gardens at Mill Fleurs. The landscapers spent 25 years perfecting the spot, which is evident when visitors see the immaculate foliage. This garden, which runs along the Tohickon Creek, is focused on shade plants and shrubs. Please note: this garden is open by appointment only.
7. Henry Schmieder Arboretum
- Henry Schmieder Arboretum
Just west of Doylestown is the massive Henry Schmieder Arboretum. Located on the campus of Delaware Valley University, this lush garden spreads out over 40 acres. The University created the allotment to serve as a "green rescue" for students, faculty and the surrounding community.
8. Hortulus Farm Nursery & Garden Center
- Hortulus Farm Garden & Nursery
A major exhibitor in the Philadelphia Flower Show, Hortulus Farm Nursery & Garden Center in Wrightstown is "where history and horticulture meet." Wander the 100-acre farm, explore the immaculate gardens, stroll along the idyllic ponds and experience the rich history of horticulture at the museum and library.
9. Jerry Fritz's Linden Hill Gardens
- Jerry Fritz's Linden Hill Gardens
Jerry Fritz's Linden Hill Gardens in Ottsville is a horticultural destination and retail nursery specializing in unusual plants, set on scenic Bucks County farmstead.
10. Paxson Hill Farm & Gardens
- Paxson Hill Farm and Gardens
- Peace Valley Lavender
The unmistakable scent of lavender calls visitors to Peace Valley Lavender Farm. Explore the gift shop for unique lavender-inspired gift ideas, including bath and body lotions, culinary products and potpourri. Come between June and July to watch the purple flowers bloom and pick your own!
12. Peace Valley Nature Center
- Peace Valley Lavender Farm
Offering 14 miles of trails with walking options from groomed foot paths near the solar building to remote hiking trails in the woods, you can hike and bike along the blacktop path that continues around the lake here.
13. Peddler's Village
- Spring tulips at Peddler's Village
Take a stroll through the gardens at Peddler's Village. This 18th century-inspired shopping village features landscaped gardens throughout the 42-acre property, including a traditional Dutch style tulip garden that brings the entire village to life when it blooms in spring.
14. Silver Lake Nature Center
- Kayaking at Silver Lake Nature Center
Offering more than 468 acres of playgrounds, picnicking, hiking, boating and fishing, the nature center includes trails, a museum and gift shop, amphitheater and butterfly garden. Public programs are available and there are free nature walks every Sunday! Reserve your group appointment today.
15. Tyler Gardens
- Tyler Gardens
Brought to life in the early 1930s, the formal Tyler Gardens at Bucks County Community College was created to host extravagant gatherings at the home of the Tyler family. This four-tiered garden inspired by French and Italian design sits on an acre of land and features fountains, bronze sculpture, stone walls, staircases and a gazebo.
16. 9/11 Memorial Garden of Reflection
- 9-11 Memorial Garden of Reflection
Remember and honor victims of the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Journey through the Oak Garden and the "After Darkness...Light" outdoor exhibit with remnants of the Twin Towers, the names of the victims etched in glass and, at the center of the garden, two towering fountains.


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A simple verbose demo again, so that I don't forget.
I updated it to conform to python 3.x... which will inevitably hit ArcMap.
The script is pretty self explanatory and no effort has been made to simplify it.
Author: firstname.lastname@example.com
To demonstrate the utility of using the collections module to
obtain a simple frequency distribution, in this case, a list
of random integers. It is written verbosely so that the user
can see the sequence of events and the results of the various
A sequence of random numbers is generated and a dictionary of
key:values is produced by collections.Counter. The resultant
keys are cloned to "classes" to prevent alteration of the
initial keys. An extra class is appended to the list to ensure
that the last class in the keys is included since the behaviour
of histogram is to combine the last two classes into
one frequency (long story). I just add a value of 1 to the last
class to produce an extra bin.
A histogram is produced which contains the classes and the frequency
for those classes.
import collections
import random
import numpy as np
from matplotlib import pyplot as plt
rand_int = [random.randrange(1,6) for i in range(15)]
dict = collections.Counter(rand_int)
keys = dict.keys()
counts = dict.values()
classes = list(keys) #clone the keys
classes.append(classes[-1] + 1) #to ensure that the last bin has values
histo = np.histogram(rand_int,classes)
args = [rand_int, dict, keys, counts, histo, histo[1], histo[0]]
frmt = """
Collections and pylab
Random integers: {}
Collections dict:
keys: {}
values (freq): {}
Histogram {}
classes: {}
frequency: {}
plt.title("Sample Histogram", loc='center')
plt.xlabel("class"); plt.ylabel("frequency")
Collections and pylab
Random integers: [4, 5, 3, 4, 2, 4, 1, 5, 4, 5, 4, 5, 2, 2, 3]
Collections dict:
Counter({4: 5, 5: 4, 2: 3, 3: 2, 1: 1})
keys: dict_keys([1, 2, 3, 4, 5])
values (freq): dict_values([1, 3, 2, 5, 4])
Histogram (array([1, 3, 2, 5, 4]), array([1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]))
classes: [1 2 3 4 5 6]
frequency: [1 3 2 5 4]
As a simple histogram.
Which of course can be fancied up to suit your needs. Matplotlib is certainly one package to explore... and there are even high-end graphics modules.


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"It takes a village to raise a child"
In the light of this, various organisations are now pledging to be more and better involved in the lives of the residents of the President's Village.
Recently, the Ministry for Habitat, Infrastructure and Land Transport (MHILT) joined with the National Council for Children at the President's Village for a fun day activity to commemorate habitat week.
To start off the day, the MHILT team and the NCC team - including the residents, were separated into four groups for a bit of cleaning and landscaping around the premises.
The very dynamic participants wasted no time in getting into their respective groups as they went straight to tackling the different tasks they were assigned to around the village.
The main aim of the day was volunteering and giving back to this part of the community and the residents but also to spend time with them.
After a whole morning of cleaning up, everyone wanted to unwind and get to know each other better and what better way to have done that than with different sports activities that everyone could join in on and enjoy.
From dominoes to volleyball, football and a bit of running around the playing field; both the adults and the kids were more than happy to partake in friendly competitions among their respective groups to see who would come out victorious at the end of the day.
The Minister of MHILT Pamela Charlette said in her vote of thanks that; "the residents of the President's Village are our children too, and this is not the first time nor the last time that we visit them. We will keep the good relationship between the two institutions and collaborate in future activities."
In the future, we are urging for other partners to join with NCC to make the lives of the residents at the village more interesting and exciting.


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The Essential's of Winter Wellness
Lock in moisture!
Winter can be harsh on your skin, especially if you get caught up in a cold whip of wind here in Glenelg. The best way to combat this is to make sure that your skin is not only hydrated, but also protected. This starts from the inside out so make sure to drink at least two litres of water per day. Next step is moisturise, try to stick to a heavier consistency in the colder months and your skin will thank you! And don't forget Chapstick! While these lipbalms tend to go walkabout, they are life savers and keep your lips soft and smooth.
Get all your vitamins and minerals
It's easy to slip inter winter hibernation mode - you eat all the things you want and believe that you need this extra layer to keep warm. And while it would be nice to get fat and happy and sleep all day, we are not bears. So make sure you are still getting all of your vitamins and minerals. This will keep you glowing during the duller months. A colourful diet, rich in leafy greens and bright veggies should keep the winter scurvy away.
Stay active
Summer bodies are made in winter. But even if you're not looking to shape up, it's so important for physical and mental health, to stay active, even when it's a bit cold. Glenelg's gorgeous morning sunshine happens year round, so round up the friends, or rouse the dog, and set out for a walk by the Esplanade. Or if the idea of the outside is too much to bear, try a hot yoga or Pilates class.


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The Polit-Kult-Lokal (former Ständige Vertretung)
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AddressFrankenwerft 31-33 (Ecke Fischmarkt)
50667 Cologne, Old Town
Number of seats
Restaurant: 180
Biergarten: 300
Public transport
Streetcar/subway stop "Heumarkt" (line 1, 7, 9) 3 minutes by foot or 5 minutes to the Central Station
Heumarkt, underground parking, 2 minutes
Dress code
Payment methods
All common credit cards and EC
mediterranean, seasonal, german, cologne style, regional
EX Chancellor fillet "Schröder Art" and our flame cake are served on the wooden board, rustic & crispy!
Opening hours
Daily open from noon (warm dishes daily from 12:00 to 22:30)
No restdays
Restaurant Brief description
The new Ex-Vertretung in Cologne. Kölsch flair, a freshly tapped beer Gaffel Kölsch and delicious specialties complete the picture
The permanent representation became the ex-representation! The restaurant directly at the fish market is the ambassador of the Kölsch way of life! Directly on the Rhine, in the shadow of Groß St. Martin, Cologne, "Immis" or Cologne fans will experience "dat Hätz vun Kölle" in a unique, politically influenced ambience. In the cozy rooms and the magnificent beer garden with a view of the Rhine, you can immerse yourself in the cosmopolitan Cologne lifestyle and the cozy Cologne lifestyle! Gaffel Kölsch, Gaffels SonnenHopfen and Gaffels Fassbrause are in the taproom and the kitchen offers Rhenish specialties with Mediterranean influences.
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Nearby attractions
Cathedral (5 minutes), main shopping area (3 minutes), museums (Ludwig and Roman-Germanic) (3 minutes), philharmonic hall (3 minutes)


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Are you sure your clever nightlife metaphor isn't sexist? Check again.
Look, just stop using the metaphor
There's a point to be made that Vancouver real estate is not as desirable as condo developers think it is. However, should you try to make that point, be sure you don't wrap it in sexist metaphor.
If you do choose to wrap your point in sexist metaphor, don't do so in the opening paragraph of your article. In other words, do not do something like this:
The City of Vancouver is the pretty, tall blonde with a bad attitude who thinks she can get away with being pouty, demanding and carry on with her expensive habits. That's why City Hall helps to push-up the price British Columbians pay for a home by imposing much higher fees on developers than other cities in the Lower Mainland. The attitude is: "I am pretty; nobody is going to say No to me." Well, more and more suitor are saying No to the pretty blonde and choosing the pretty brunette in Surrey and the lovely redhead in Burnaby.
First of all, you need to understand that a city is an ecosystem of interests and economic dynamics, and not a Granville Street bro's concept of a woman. ("Push-up"? Yeah, I see what you did there.)
I really hope you don't think that Vancouver's suburbs are verdant fields of affordability, just waiting for you to notice them. Nope, uh-uh. The cranes are already in Surrey, ready and waiting for you. Cheap housing exists there, and it's also the smallest in Canada. Value? Perhaps, but artificially constrained.
Also, it might help to ask which part of the market is soft: the investment-property segment or the we-want-to-actually-live-in-this-unit-and-raise-our-family segment?
Don't choose metaphors to make sense of Vancouver's real estate market because they sound cute and clever. Choose them because they help you paint an accurate picture, or at least an explain-it-like-I'm five diagram.
The quote above comes from an article that thinks it is describing the Lower Mainland as a series of women out on the town, fielding come-ons from (male) suitors. Sexist? Yes, actually. Correct? No, actually. That article is describing the Lower Mainland in terms of the Fox and the Grapes, whether the writer realizes it or not.
What's the lesson learnt in the Fox and the Grapes? It's easy to resent what you can't have. Another way of putting it would be...
I'm really not sure how "haters gonna hate" is supposed to help you navigate Vancouver real estate, or make sound decisions in a neighbourhood committee meeting, or effect change next time you vote in a local election.
Of course, if you choose to describe the city as a living being that shuns you because it's bitchy, then I won't help you.
I'll be too busy banging my head against the desk.


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Chanticleer Wine is a winery with vineyards located just above the town of Yountville close to the Veterans home on the west side of the valley. Astute readers will note that the name Chanticleer is the name of a heroic rooster in one of the Canterbury Tales. The actual vineyards called Morningside are planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese and are 8 acres in size. These are entirely hillside vineyards. We had the opportunity to see the vineyards first hand – at first glance you would hardly think vines can grow here! The soil is extremely rocky and parts of the vineyard are completely covered in rocks, but this is the type of growing conditions that Cabernet Sauvignon thrives in and as a result of their terroir, the yields are fairly low.
Founder and owner, George Grodahl has lived several lives – his first career involved working in computer sales and as an investment banker. He and his wife Caddy discovered this site in the hills of the Mayacamas Mountains to the west of Yountville. In 1994 they purchased 40 acres with the intent to plant grapes and sell them to local wineries. They did this for several years with the help of Jim Barbour of Barbour Vineyard Management who laid out the vineyard architecture. A friend encouraged George to make wine – with his friend's help he began to make home wine for fun – calling the new label Chanticleer. But it wasn't initially released and was given to friends and family.
While walking through the the vineyard with George we quickly noticed how rocky the soils are – one of the rockiest sites we have seen in all of the Napa Valley.
Chanticleer specializes in a Super Tuscan style of wine with two releases each year, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Sangiovese (all estate grown). This winery is a partnership between George and winemaker Chris Dearden who was General Manager and winemaker at Benessere Vineyards for a number of years who now has his own wine brand, Dearden Wines. In the late 1990s George continued to sell grapes to local wineries while holding back small quantities for his own home made wine. A familiar story ensued similar to select other small boutique wineries. The home made wine continued to improve in quality each year and soon friends and family were asking to purchase their wine. Their first commercial vintage was in 2000.
We tried the Chanticleer 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon – this is a delicious wine that only gets better in the bottle. True to the Chris's roots at Benessere Vineyards (a winery known for their work with a number of Italian varietals) and based on the fact that Sangiovese is planted in the Chanticleer vineyard – a small percentage of this varietal is also blended into the wine. This varietal brings some aromatics to the bouquet which is somewhat floral in nature, with notes of violets and just a touch of cedar from the oak aging. The palate is broad, rounded and smooth. Richly layered on the palate – shows flavors of blackberry and black currant.
Chanticleer also produces a Sangiovese (with a lesser amount of Cabernet Sauvignon blended in), the Riserva, usually a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese and their only non estate wine, a Pinot Grigio, sourced from a vineyard in Carneros.
Chanticleer recommends decanting their wines before serving. As of the time of this review they still have select Magnums and other large format bottles for sale, all hand painted and etched. Their label is a colorful rooster which has actually become quite popular with collectors. Total production is about 1500 cases and as a result of their limited production, the wines are extremely hard to find and often much of it is sold out before it has even been released.
Your best bet to acquire the wine is through their website's mailing list or locally in the Napa area at V Wine Cellar in Yountville. Also check out some of the mouth watering recipes their customers have submitted. And George is a prolific joke teller – growing up in Minnesota with Norwegian heritage he has learned a number of Ole and Lena Jokes which he has recorded for posterity sake on Youtube.
For more information and to join their mailing list, visit: www.chanticleerwine.com
NOTE: This review has been identified as needing a major update.


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Tisski has colloborated with Cognism to find out more about how AI is changing business.
Written by Joe Barron, Cognism
Artificial Intelligence (AI). So much has been written about it recently, it's in danger of becoming just another buzzword. Yet its importance cannot be overestimated. Last year, the software as a service (SaaS) provider InsideSales.com conducted a study into AI and how UK consumers felt about it.
These were their findings:
- Over half of UK consumers (57%) regularly use AI in the home.
- 39% of the people surveyed thought that AI would limit their job prospects.
- A similar number – 38% – thought that AI would create job opportunities for them.
- Almost a quarter of UK workers (24%) believed that the growth of AI in the workplace meant that they would have robot co-workers or bosses in the near future.
- Six out of ten respondents (61%) saw the value of adopting AI to streamline day-to-day processes.
It's clear from these stats that a significant portion of UK consumers are aware of the vast impact that AI is likely to have on their personal and working lives. The potential for disruption is huge – according to some commentators, we are on the brink of a Fourth Industrial Revolution!
But it doesn't have to be all bad. AI represents an opportunity for progress, for companies and people to simplify tasks, develop new and innovative products, and boost productivity. Perhaps the most important figure from InsideSales.com's report is the 61% of UK consumers being able to see the benefits of AI in the workplace. The potential, and the will, to harness the power of AI is there – and this will only increase over time as the technology evolves and plays an even bigger role in everyday life.
In some industries, AI is already having a considerable effect. It is being used to administer and manage all sorts of functions, in all sorts of businesses. Here are five important ways in which AI is changing the world of work:
This is the most common application of AI for most companies. It involves the automation of digital and physical tasks that would normally be done by human workers. Robotic process automation (RPA) technologies allow many tedious or time-consuming activities to be completed automatically by so-called "robots" (in other words, software or code). The types of work affected include:
- Manual data entry and updating
- Customer communications (e.g.: automated emails)
- Payroll and billing functions
- Reading and extracting information from documents (e.g.: contracts or CVs)
In taking over many of the more mundane business activities, AI frees up time for employees to engage in more creative or productive endeavours.
Data processing technologies are making it possible for businesses and brands to create a personalised experience for their customers. AI analyses data such as buying trends, internet browsing history and social media interactions to build a complete picture of a customer's needs and habits. Sales and marketing teams can utilise this information to know their clients better, and ultimately, serve them better.
A good example of this in action is online entertainment providers such as Amazon Prime and Netflix. They deploy AI to personalise recommendations for their users, based on their prior activity – leading to happier customers and increased retention rates.
It's predicted that this area will see substantial advances over the coming year. Soon, a sales rep asking for a prospect's name, email address or contact details will be a thing of the past – all thanks to AI.
Many businesses are using AI to predict customer behaviour. Through machine learning, companies can match individuals to products and prices to spending patterns. AI can pinpoint when a prospect would be most likely to buy a product, thereby increasing the chance of sales success. It can alert marketers to when a customer would be most likely to switch to another provider, meaning that the customer can be approached with a new special offer.
Sales triggers are a good real-world example of this predictive element to AI. A sales trigger is an event that creates an opening for a marketing or sales opportunity. For example, if a client is promoted or starts a new job at another company, or if an organisation hires new employees or relocates to a different office. AI tracks these changes and informs salespeople of the best times to reach out to their prospects. In this way, AI helps businesses to grow their sales, close more deals, and increase their revenue.
24/7 Customer Support
This is one area where a lot of businesses are already using AI to improve their processes. Chatbots (AI which can converse with humans via voice or text) enable 24/7 customer support, talking with and guiding customers at all times of the day. AI can also gather the data from their customer interactions and provide valuable insight and analytics.
By providing a smoother and more convenient customer service experience, AI helps to heighten customer happiness. This keeps retention rates steady and gives marketing teams plenty of material to work with, through satisfied customer testimonials and referrals.
AI has the ability to sort and sift through enormous quantities of data, far quicker than any human could do. Businesses use AI to organise, categorise and process vast datasets, determining patterns in the data and improving results.
AI has become particularly vital to the SaaS sector. This is because of the need for SaaS companies to ensure that their services are as optimal and user-friendly as possible. For them, AI enables the automation of services, the personalisation of the customer experience, and enhanced data security. As time goes on and technology advances, the same benefits are sure to come to other industries. The potential for AI to improve our lives as workers and consumers is there – it's up to us to make the most of it!
Joe Barron is the Content Writer for Cognism. Did you like this article? Do you have any thoughts or comments? Contact him at email@example.com