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Performance and Non-Performance of Prescribed Duties
The views of the Thenkalai and Vadakalai schools of Srivaishnavism differ on the topic of performance of duties prescribed by one's varNAsrama dharma by a worthy seeker of salvation (mumukshu). We shall clarify the Thenkalai position through this second post on the gist of thiruppavai.
In Periyavachan Pillai's vyakhyanam to the 'vaNilA muRuval' (வாணிலா முறுவல்) padhigam of Periya Thirumozhi (1-6), he points out to two types of sinners that will beget hell in the avatharikai:
a) Those who do not fulfill the ritual prescriptions advocated by the sastras and b) Those who indulge in activities not authorized by the sastras.
Does it mean non-performance of duties, as prescribed by scriptures, a punishment that will beget hell?
The clarifying anecdotes to this question come from the 11th and 12th pasurams of Thiruppavai respectively. Let us look at the spiritual meaning (swApadEsam) of the word 'குற்றமொன்றில்லாத' which appears in verse 11:
ஜாதி உசிதமான தர்மத்தை ஸாதன புத்யா அன்றிக்கே கைங்கர்ய புத்யா அநுஷ்டித்தால் குற்றமில்லை
That is, performing one's duty as prescribed by his/her varNAsrama dharma with the mindset of service (performing kainkaryam) and not seeking other ends (sadhanAnushtAnam) is not svarUpa viruddham and hence, a passable exemption.
When considered in unison with the word 'நற்செல்வன்' in the next pasuram, we will see how performance and non-performance of duty is equally glorified.
A person performing duty with a service mindset is glorified with the adjective 'blemishless' (குற்றமொன்றில்லாத) in this pasuram.
A person not performing duty as a result of being in union with the Lord (பகவத் ஸம்ஸ்லேஷம்) is glorified to be possessed of good wealth (நற்செல்வன்) in the next pAsuram.
This begs the question – should we do duties as prescribed by our varNAsrama or not?
As long as one is performing service to the Lord (குற்றேவல் / கைங்கர்யம்) in one form or the other, the non-performance of other duties, as prescribed by one's varNasrama dharma, is an excusable offence.
Let us probe further into the topic by drawing references from sruti texts:
सर्वथापि त एव उभय लिङ्गातः (Brahma Sutra 3-4-34)
Emperumanar's nirvAham of the above sutra is that a spiritual seeker has to perform rites and rituals prescribed to him according to his varNAsrama dharma – not with a desire on the fruits of his actions but to augment his knowledge about the Supreme Brahman. The vedapurusha also says that the mumukshu has to continue performing his prescribed rituals until he begets moksham.
यज्ञो धान तप: कर्म न त्याज्यं कार्यमेव तत् |
यज्ञो धानं तपश्चैव पावनानि मनीषिणां || (Bhagavad Gita 18-5)
In the above Gita slokam, Lord Krishna emphasizes that a Mumukshu can never forgo the performance of sacrifice (yagnam), charity (dhAnam) and penance (tapam).
सर्व कर्माण्यपि सदा कुर्वाणो मद व्यपाश्रय: |
मद्प्रसादाद वाप्नोति शाश्वतं पदमव्ययं || (Bhagavad Gita 18-56)
Lord Krishna goes on to add that "one who performs his daily duties as prescribed by the scriptures will beget immortality by attaining Me".
The meanings of both these Gita slokas run contrary to Sankara's assertion that a Mumukshu has to give up performing his nithya/naimiththika karmas because the performance of these rituals does not befit the nature (swarUpam) of a spiritual seeker (brahma adhikAri). So he contends that a mumukshu will be attracted to the fruits of his actions when he performs the prescribed rituals.
However, the clarification for Sankara's objection is available in the twelfth mantra of Isavasyopanisad:
कुर्वन्नेवेह कर्माणि जिजीविषेतः सतग्म समाः |
एवं त्वयि नान्यथेतोस्ति न कर्म लिप्यते नरे ||
That is, the fruits of the rituals do not accrue to one (न लिप्यते) who performs them with the mindset of service and by not desiring the fruits of its actions. In his Isavasyopanisad bhashya, Sri. Vedanta Desika stresses the above point by saying that a பிரம்மவித்ய அதிகாரி (mumukshu) should perform anusandhanam of the prescribed rituals only with the abovementioned motivation (त्वयि एवं इतः अन्यता नास्ति ).
More References from Dravida Veda:
2) சந்தி வேள்வி சடங்கு நான்மறை ஓதி ஓதுவித்து ஆதியாய் வரும் அந்தணாளரறா அணியாலி அம்மானே (Periya Thirumozhi 3-5-6)
Both these references show that the Mumukshus living in divya dhEsams have been performing these rituals from time immemorial, thereby corroborating the references we have cited from sruti above.
So, the answer to the question of whether to perform one's duties or not is an emphatic 'Yes' and a 'No'. One has to perform it as a service as long as he/she is not already occupied with bhagavad kainkaryam of some kind.


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The transfer window of La Liga 2016/17 season ended on 31st August 2016. The budget of the league reached around £413.89 million by the end of the transfer window. Barcelona became the biggest buyers of the league with a total of £122.4 million after they bought the Portuguese midfielder, Andre Gomes for around €35 million.
Atletico Madrid spent €81 million this season, after buying players like Kevin Gameiro for €34 million, the second most expensive player of the season. Sevilla spent an estimated €56.2 million, coming third in the list of the clubs with the biggest transfer amounts. Real Madrid also came forward after they bought back their former Spanish attacker, Alvaro Morata from Juventus for €30 million.
Popular Transfers of the Season
Probably the most famous and the most expensive transfer were of the Portuguese, Andre Gomes, who moved from Valencia to Barcelona for €35 million. Barcelona also bought the French centre back, Samuel Umtiti from Olympique Lyon for £12.75 million. While Barcelona brought several players to their club, some notable players from Barcelona also left.
Their goal keeper from the previous season, Claudio Bravo left for Manchester City for £15.3 million. Marc Bartra also made a move to Borussia Dortmund for £6.80 million. Probably the most notable departure was of their famous Dani Alves. He left for Juventus after playing for 8 years at the club, looking for a new start at Juventus.
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At Real Madrid, the most famous transfer of the season was of Alvaro Morata. Morata, a golden player for Madrid, left for Juventus 2 years ago after his potential was suppressed due to better players at the club. He returns this season in hope for a more successful future at Real Madrid. Fabio Coentrao also returns to his club from Monaco, after the end of his loan. The 20 year old Spaniard, Marco Asensio also returns to the club after his loan at Espanyol ends. He scored at the first season match for Real Madrid, making a name for himself in the team.
The most significant departure at Real Madrid was of Jese. The 23 year old left for PSG, after he failed to see a bright future ahead at the club, again because of better players who he couldn't possibly replace. He moved to PSG for £21.25 million. Another prominent departure was of Alvaro Arbeloa, who moved to West Ham, after spending 7 years at Real Madrid. He considers his move to the club as one he find the most suitable for him and his career.
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Atletico Madrid made a strong move after they bought the 29 year old Kevin Gameiro from Sevilla for £27.20 million. While on the other hand, Milan returned Fernando Torres to Atletico Madrid for free. Around 16 players departed from Atletico Madrid in this seasons transfer window.
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The most famous news around La Liga is the transfer ban implicated on Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid by FIFA. The teams are banned due to the violation of the rules regarding the protection and signing of underage foreign players. Both the teams cannot sign any new players until 2018. However they can make deals for signing, but none of them can play or get registered until the time period for the ban ends. Barcelona suffered from the same kind of ban in 2015; however they still managed to win the Spanish Cup, Champions league and Copa del Rey.
Both the clubs will have to submit appeals to the Court of Arbitration in Sports (CAS), in order to undermine it. The appeals to FIFA were disapproved. The ban has proved more harmful for Zidane than Real Madrid, whose two under 18 sons are in Real Madrid's youth team. Both of them will be unable to play because of it. However, Real Madrid won't even feel the effects of the ban, as there squad is very strong at the moment.
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Draft Mule Team
This watercolor pencil painting features a pair of lovely Percheron draft mules which I was able to photograph while they were taking a break from giving buggy rides at the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa.
I shot over two rolls of film on them but because they were feeling quite nappy I was hard pressed to find a couple of photos without one of them yawning or with its tongue stuck out. I imagine a hard working mule just needs to take a nap when she can get it.
This is one of my favorite paintings and one of the few originals that I am keeping for myself. The original painting was done using watercolor pencils on arches watercolor paper.
Please Note: The watermark that appears on this image is for online viewing onluy and does NOT appear on the actual artwork.
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We are a Christian multimedia company known for the last 30-plus years as Strang Communications. The name change was a part of a company-wide rebranding that went into effect Feb. 1, 2011.
This shift correlated with a series of recent corporate shifts, including relaunching the company's flagship magazine and renaming its book division. Founder and CEO Steve Strang says the moves not only positioned Charisma Media for growth in the digital age, but also undergirded the organization's purpose and vision.
Charisma Media is best known for its magazines such as Charisma, Ministry Today and Christian Retailing. But its book group, now called Charisma House, has grown rapidly in recent years with multiple New York Times best-sellers and has become the largest part of the company. The Spanish group, called Casa Creación, has been the fastest-growing part of the organization in recent years. And the company is moving boldly into digital products that include a free Charisma News app, online news service, electronic books, many e-newsletters, a robust website and digital editions of its magazines that have readership in the top tier of digital magazines nationally.
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Addis Ababa: Ethiopia said Thursday it wanted to extradite the leader of an outlawed opposition group arrested in Yemen to face terrorism charges.
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Andargachew Tsige, secretary general of Ginbot 7 labelled a terrorist organisation under Ethiopian law was arrested while transiting through the airport of Yemen`s capital Sanaa last week, according to a statement from the group.
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ANC3B has the option to comment on a Board of Zoning adjustment application from Massage Escape Spa which seeks to operate a therapeutic massage business on the 2nd and 3rd floors of 2352 Wisconsin Avenue (between Bourbon and Kavanagh's). This building is currently vacant. The ground floor has been leased by a nail salon. The zoning board will grant the adjustment if the business is "compatible with other uses in the area" and is not "objectionable because of its effect on the character of the neighborhood or because of noise, traffic, or other conditions."
At the June ANC meeting, Cong Jie Chen, attorney for the landlord, explained that the owner of the business is trained in massage techniques, has worked for a massage business called Massage Envy, and operates a chair-accupressure business in Montgomery Mall. Mr. Chu is certified with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and is licensed in DC, VA and MD. He has signed a five-year lease with the landlord and will employ 15 massage therapists who will be required to be licensed in DC, have a minimum of two years experience, and preferably be NCBTMB certified. The plans call for eight massage rooms. The business seeks to attract both female and male patrons from the immediate neighborhood, but there are also two parking spots in the rear of the building. Business hours will be Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sat/Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Morgan Slade will be showing 5 - 6 large scale photo and collage mixed media pieces for his art show "Rolling Vengeance" this Saturday, Dec 13 at Billy Shire Fine Arts gallery in Culver city.
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Opening is from 7-10 pm, cocktails and snacks will be served.
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'Tis the season to pack our bags and spend several days with the people responsible for birthing and shaping — for better or worse — the psyches of our beloved partners. I'm spending the holidays with my fiancé's parents this year. Even though I love them to death and they aren't ultra-conservative, I can't exactly wear my standard black-on-black on all-black everything to a festive Midwestern family gathering.
As I pack (at the absolute last minute), I am forcing myself to be as exacting and editorial as possible. If you're also heading home to a home that is not your home filled with inhabitants who hold strange and frightening customs like watching FOX news and praying before meals, join me in smoothing the transition by arming yourself with an arsenal of comfortable, versatile clothes that say, "I will not spar with you about social activism or gun control laws nor will I be resentful for the psychological damage you've inflicted upon my chosen life partner. I appreciate you opening your home to me."
I'm not suggesting that anyone go out and buy a new wardrobe from J. Crew or L.L. Bean or hide their true colors, but in the spirit of the season, let us leave our spiked heels and graphic tee's at home. Let us wear neutral and jewel tones and bow our heads in thanks for these four staples that will allow us to please the eyes — if not the societal standards — of our in-laws.
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When I visit my in-laws, my biggest anxiety is looking too young. My fiancé is ten years older than I am and while his family has been very accepting, I try to avoid any loud indicators of my youth, even though it pains me to leave my much beloved skater skirts at home. You know what isn't a loud indicator of youth and frivolity? A cowl neck sweater. Beige horizontal stripes. Anything cashmere.
In my day-to-day life, khaki pants are anathema. I think they make me look wide and boring. However, the pair of khaki dress — read: stretchy and fitted — pants in the back of my closet are not black and do not have leather panels or rivets so: Christmas gold.
I keep reiterating comfort is key and there's no better way to be comfortable than in a pair of flats. As a nice bonus, they take up almost no room in a suitcase — Hello, carry-on friendly footwear! Goodbye, evil airline bag checking fees! — and go with basically everything.
As far as I'm concerned, anything with sequins on it not only diffuses light, but can also diffuse uncomfortable situations. Look, shiny! Look, I come bearing good cheer and a delightful, feminine sensibility!
Before you advise me to not pack a dozen bulky knits OR jump down to the comments to share stories of holiday horror OR vehemently dismiss the notion of "dressing for success" (wherein success equals appeasing the grandparents of your future children), let me impart upon you this final sprig of sage — or, in this case, mistletoe-y — advice: Comfort is key. If you're hunkering down with ultra-conservative in laws, why not slip into something more comfortable — whether it's a heather gray sweater or a pair of light-wash jeans — than a heated debate on the merits of Donald Trump's foreign policy?


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Despite the vocal enthusiasm of ex-John Lewis supremo Andy Street, who is running for Mayor of Birmingham, it is probably fair to say that Public Service Mutuals (PSMs) have not taken local government by storm in the 2010-17 period.
While over 100 PSMs have been set up from Councils and the NHS employing 35,000 staff and £1bn in services - mainly in adult care and library and culture services - roll out has been fragmented.
Other forms of alternative delivery vehicles have been far more popular, in truth.
Most notable among these are Council-owned trading companies, some trading as social enterprises. For example, Kingston and Richmond Council's Achieving for Children is now co-running or advising several Councils' Children's Departments from Slough to Sunderland.
Given the change of administration, are PSMs still on the Governments radar?
Apparently so. Theresa May's office is said to be keen to launch a new wave of Public Service Mutuals under her 'inclusive economy' agenda. Hence Andy Street's words in Birmingham last week, touting PSMs as part, at least, of the solution in social care.
So how can Government get local authorities interested this time around?
Let's start by looking at what went a bit wrong last time out. As I toured the town halls during the last Parliament, the message I got back, repeatedly, was that PSMs weren't really cutting it as a solution: 'Complicated to set up'. 'Risky'. 'Unaccountable'. These were the messages I heard time and again.
I was also asked by CEOs and Directors what these new PSM companies were bringing to the table in terms of fresh investment or commercial skills. Which, in truth, was often very little, at least in the short-term. And 'jam-tomorrow' is never going to persuade a local authority Treasurer!
So, unsurprisingly, I often walked away without a deal – mainly because the PSM offer wasn't, in fact, a deal at all.
What Government was asking, in effect, was for Councils to take a one-way gamble on a new company with no assets, or cash, led by people with no commercial experience to run a business that the Council itself neither owned or controlled. For lots of authorities, this felt far too open-ended with a big downside if anything went wrong. And no-one on the scene, except the Council, to clear up any mess.
While we did get some PSMs set up, this only happened when Council leaders wanted to specifically back a highly talented group of officers. Or when the service was otherwise doomed and mutualisation was the last throw of the dice.
Meanwhile, the alternatives to PSMs flourished. Councils all over the country have ramped up their own enterprises, either alone or with other authorities. Some of these, like Vertas, in Suffolk, are developing into group-companies which include joint-ventures with other Councils.
This solution represents a clear values-proposition to Councils. Trading companies are relatively easy to set up in terms of procurement, pensions and local politics. Capital for these businesses can be accessed quite easily, due to the favourable lending terms that councils can secure. Corporate governance can be set up which draws in external talent but keeps a strong link back to the Council. And profit can come straight back to the shareholder – the Council.
Similarly, partnerships with the private sector, both large and small, are growing quickly.
While procurement is often lengthy, the successful commercial partner is able to share risk, bring expertise, new business models and new resources into a relationship with a Council.
While some of the really massive outsourcing deals with the likes of Capita and others are being unwound, notably there has been overall growth in these kinds of risk-sharing deals.
Again, the value-proposition of a private sector partnership is very clear, if the politics can be managed.
The same simply could not be said for Public Service Mutuals (PSMs). To date, these have been, quite frankly, poorly sold.
Instead of promoting PSMs in terms of what Councils said they wanted – step-change efficiency, fresh investment, and new business models, PSMs were pitched, mistakenly, in the language of a 'Right to Mutualise' on the part of staff and the purported future benefits of employee-ownership.
Little was said about the immediate benefits to Councils. It all sounded rather entitled but also vague - and a long way from a clear value-proposition or a deal.
So what does Theresa May's Government need to do to breathe new life in the Public Service Mutuals agenda in local government?
Three things spring to mind. Firstly, the case for a PSM must be cast into the narrative of Councils' need for cheaper, better, business-like services that communities can trust. Less about 'rights' more about 'improvements'.
Here there is a good story to tell. The record of PSMs, as independent providers has, in fact, been very good indeed. They have proved themselves resilient, capable of improving services while absorbing cuts, growing new business, attracting talent and connecting well with their councillors and communities. It's attractive.
Secondly, the perceived risks around PSMs must be dialled-down. At the moment, the PSM is too much of a 'punt' for senior people in Councils, a banana-skin too many.
To counter this, the PSM offer has to bring new capital, new senior talent and proven commercial track-record to the table from the off.
Which, of course, means PSMs don't just involve the Council workforce but road-test commercial partners.
Then Councils can see, without leaps of imagination, how services could be improved and what a deal with a PSM could look like.
Thirdly, a PSM needs to offer Councils a slice of the action. PSMs, to date, have tried, very hard, to keep Councils away from any sense of ownership.
This has to change. Councils are the main customer of PSMs. Failure rebounds heavily, if it happens. So, therefore, should success.
Furthermore, a material stake for Councils in a PSM could better tie PSMs and their communities together. Again, a much more attractive offer for the Council.
What does this all this point towards? To look desirable next to the obvious alternatives, Public Service Mutuals need to appear to offer the best of both worlds: the local accountability and trust that goes with a Council owned company and the commercial acuity and track-record of a private sector partner.
This requires, from the very beginning, that Public Service Mutuals are set up, in effect, as a joint effort between the Council, its staff and, to bring the missing ingredients to the table, one or more external commercial partners with a socially responsible approach.
Such providers now exist: Prospects, Bridges Ventures, Social and Sustainable Capital, Stepping Out - to name just a handful.
It suggests, as well, that PSMs that are not made up just of council staff asserting their 'rights' to mutualise, but new forms of public service providers that are joint-ventures between local government, its staff, its commercial partners and its communities.
This is all a far cry from Lord Francis Maude and his call to let a thousand flowers bloom by encouraging public sector workers to set up their own businesses to trade with Councils, the NHS and central government.
That call was mostly ignored by local authorities who didn't see PSMs as any solution to austerity. For PSMs to enjoy greater success in local government under Theresa May, they will need a better value-proposition to the existing alternatives.
That is where the thinking in Government needs to go, not on the 'right' to mutualise but the cold, hard for mutualisation.Back to stepping out now


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Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2006) is a 2-door coupe class "G2". The debut model was held V8 Vantage at the 2005 Geneva motor show.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage is built on the platform of the DB9, shortened by almost 150 mm. Long hood and cab create a recognizable silhouette that is traced from a classic Vantage of the 70s.
Outside the Aston Martin V8 Vantage demonstrates excellent physical contours and short overhangs, combined with a wide track emphasise the dynamism of the machine.
The suspension impresses with its comfort, the car surely is road waves and even speed bumps. For better weight distribution and lowering the moment of inertia of the gearbox Aston Martin V8 Vantage, interlocked with a rear differential, and the motor is equipped with lubrication system dry sump, which allows to put the motor below the normal without a reduction in clearance. Opening the hood, we can only marvel at the engineering genius.
In fact, Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a sports car, whose main purpose is to maximize the driving pleasure and at the same time is one of the most beautiful cars in the world. The side profile is elegant, simple and gives the impression of a drawn bow, and the back broad and muscular, like a powerful beast.


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Offroad meaning off the road, is the English term for driving off-road. When driving off-road with the car, it may be good to have: 4 wheel drive, low gear and differential lock. In addition, if you have anti-spin system is also good.
In order to drive off-road with the car so it is a great advantage that the car is suitable for different types of terrain, type an ORV-car, where ORV stands for Off Line Vehicle so it does not use his SUV, where the SUV stands for Sport Utility. For ORV vehicle is manufactured to withstand all kinds of terrain that exposing the car. When an SUV is in principle an ordinary car with 4 wheel drive, but higher. In and of itself can handle some light rough terrain. But not a car that you take a trip out in the woods and other difficult terrain.


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Portland Arch South Trail is a 1 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Shawnee, Indiana that features a great forest setting. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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TeamViewer has increased our capacity to provide remote support by 15%-20%. The days we used to scramble to get to multiple locations are gone, and now we can fix our school's problems remotely.
TeamViewer has increased our capacity to provide remote support by 15%-20%. The days we used to scramble to get to multiple locations are gone, and now we can fix our school's problems remotely.
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The IT Help Desk team of the St. Edward's University provides assistance six days a week to 1,000 faculty and staff with any problems they experience on their computers, with occasional support provided to students in need of technical assistance.
By adopting TeamViewer, St. Edward's University was able to provide secure remote access support to faculty and staff both on and off campus and on PC and Mac computers. TeamViewer has increased the IT team's capacity to provide support by 15-20 percent.
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Events on the Farm
Join the chat on our Facebook page (Yummy Yorkshire) and our twitter account @yummyyorkshire for all the latest comings and goings.
Don your best dancing shoes and get yourselves down to Yummy Yorkshire on Saturday July 5th for 'une petite fête' in a marquee adjacent to our camping area (7pm-12am).
The night will include live entertainment from local band 'Decoy', plus a DJ.
Our bar will be serving local cider, wine and beer. There will also be a hog roast and desserts with a French twist to finish.
The event will be open to both members of the public and campers but tickets must be purchased in advance.
Ticket price includes:
Glass of fizz on arrival
Hog roast on freshly baked baguettes with French 'salades' & French desserts
Live performance from local band- 'Decoy'
Tickets are available now and are priced at £25 for adults and £12.50 for under 16's (20% off for campers).


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On Wed, May 29, 2002 at 02:47:35PM +0200, Martin Kraemer wrote: > But IMO we need to have a way to parse the hex string and detect an > integer overflow at the same time. If an overflow occurs, then > an 4XX message is appropriate (400 Bad Request rather than > 413 Request Entity Too Large) I mostly agree on the codes (not that it matters that much if it's 400 or 413, but I'm sure Roy has an opinion on this). I would think that 400 makes sense for overflow, but then again, if we can't handle the size it's not really a bad request... > Then, as a second step (if the number parsed all right, even if it > was incredibly long, as in this chunk of 33 bytes: > 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000021 CRLF > ) we can try and verify whether we accept the size. For that, we > have an upper limit defined by "LimitRequestBody bytes". > Anything beyond that can impossibly be accepted. With this I completely agree with, but I think this is already happening. I'd need to review the code to be sure. Thanks for the leading-zeros hint, I'll fix that momentarily. -aaron
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Ulrich & Canale's Nursing Care Planning Guides: Prioritization, Delegation, and Critical Thinking, 7e (Nursing Care Planning Guides: For Adults in Acute, Extended and Homecare Settings)
by Nancy Haugen RN MN PhD
Publisher: Saunders
Edition: 7 - 2010
Book Description
Practical and comprehensive, this essential resource helps you plan individualized care for clients in a variety of settings, including acute care, extended care, and home care environments. It features 33 detailed nursing diagnosis care plans and 65 disease/disorder care plans that are keyed to specific expected outcomes and interventions. This book also includes the popular Online Care Planner that allows you to edit and print standardized nursing diagnosis care plans.