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az login --scope https://management.azure.com//.default
Setting up a cluster on Azure
This guide will walk you through the process of configuring and running an XTDB Cluster on Azure. This setup includes:
Using Azure Blob Storage as the remote storage implementation.
Utilizing Apache Kafka as the shared message log implementation.
Exposing the cluster to the internet via a Postgres wire-compatible server and HTTP.
The required Azure infrastructure is provisioned using Terraform, and the XTDB cluster and it’s resources are deployed on Azure Managed Kubernetes Service (AKS) using Helm,
Although we provide numerous parameters to configure the templates, you are encouraged to edit them, use them as a foundation for more advanced use cases, and reuse existing infrastructure when suitable. These templates serve as a simple starting point for running XTDB on Azure and Kubernetes, and should be adapted to meet your specific needs, especially in production environments.
This guide assumes that you are using the default templates.
Before starting, ensure you have the following installed:
The Azure CLI - See the Installation Instructions.
Terraform - See the Installation Instructions.
kubectl - The Kubernetes CLI, used to interact with the AKS cluster. See the Installation Instructions.
Helm - The Kubernetes package manager, used to deploy numerous components to AKS. See the Installation Instructions.
Authenticating the Azure CLI
Within Azure, ensure that you have an existing Subscription, and that you are authenticated with the Azure CLI.
Ensure that your existing Subscription has the necessary resource providers - see this article for more information. This guide requires the following providers:
- for the AKS resources. -
- for the user assigned managed identity resources. -
- for the storage account resources.
To login to Azure using the command line, run the following:
To explicitly check that CLI commands run against the correct subscription, run:
az account set --subscription "Subscription Name"
This allows you to perform necessary operations on Azure via Terraform using the User Principal on the Azure CLI.
There are other ways to authenticate Terraform with Azure besides using the User Principal available via the Azure CLI. For other authentication scenarios, see the azurerm backend authentication docs. |
Getting started with Terraform
The following assumes that you are authenticated on the Azure CLI, have Terraform installed on your machine, and are located a directory that you wish to use as the root of the Terraform configuration.
First, make the following terraform init
terraform init -from-module github.com/xtdb/xtdb.git//azure/terraform
This will download the Terraform files from the XTDB repository, and initialize the working directory.
For the sake of this guide, we store Terraform state locally. However, to persist the state onto Azure, you will need to configure a remote backend using Azure Blob Storage. This allows you to share the state file across teams, maintain versioning, and ensure consistency during deployments. For more info, see the Terraform azurem backend documentation. |
What is being deployed on Azure?
The sample Terraform directory sets up a few distinct parts of the infrastructure required by XTDB. If using the default configuration, the following will be created:
XTDB Resource Group and User Assigned Managed Identity
Azure Storage Account (with a container for object storage)
Configured with associated resources using the Azure/avm-res-storage-storageaccount Terraform module.
Adds required permissions to the User Assigned Managed Identity.
Configured with associated resources using the Azure/aks Terraform module.
The above infrastructure is designed for creating a simple starting point for running XTDB on Azure & Kubernetes. The VM sizes and resource tiers can & should be adjusted to suit your specific requirements and cost constraints, and the templates should be configured with any desired changes to security or networking configuration. |
Deploying the Azure Infrastructure
Before creating the Terraform resources, review and update the terraform.tfvars
file to ensure the parameters are correctly set for your environment:
You are required to set a unique and valid
for your environment. -
You may also wish to change resource tiers, the location of the resource group, or the VM sizes used by the AKS cluster.
The VM sizes used within the examples may not always be available in your subscription - if this is the case, see alternative/equivalent VM sizes that you can use within the Azure VM Sizes document.
Ensure that the quota for the VM size and region is set appropriately in
Subscription > Settings > Usage + Quotas
To get a full list of the resources that will be deployed by the templates, run:
Finally, to create the resources, run:
This will create all the resources within the Azure subscription and save the state of the resources within the storage account created earlier.
Fetching the Terraform Outputs
The Terraform templates will generate several outputs required for setting up the XTDB nodes on the AKS cluster.
To retrieve these outputs, execute the following command:
This will return the following outputs:
Deploying on Kubernetes
With the infrastructure created on Azure, you can now deploy the XTDB nodes and a simple Kafka instance on the AKS cluster.
Prior to deploying the Kubernetes resources, ensure that the kubectl CLI is installed and configured to deploy and connect to the AKS cluster. Run the following command:
az aks get-credentials --resource-group xtdb-resource-group --name xtdb-aks-cluster
Now that kubectl
is authenticated with the AKS cluster, you can set up the namespace for the XTDB deployment:
kubectl create namespace xtdb-deployment
The AKS cluster is now ready for deployment,
Deploying an example Kafka
To deploy a basic set of Kafka resources within AKS, you can make use of the bitnami/kafka
Helm chart. Run the following command:
helm install kafka oci://registry-1.docker.io/bitnamicharts/kafka \
--version 31.3.1 \
--namespace xtdb-deployment \
--set listeners.client.protocol=PLAINTEXT \
--set listeners.controller.protocol=PLAINTEXT \
--set controller.resourcesPreset=medium \
This command will create:
A simple, unauthenticated Kafka deployment on the AKS cluster, which XTDB will use as its message log, along with its dependent infrastructure and persistent storage.
A Kubernetes service to expose the Kafka instance to the XTDB cluster.
Considerations of the Kafka Deployment
The Kafka instance set up above is for demonstration purposes only and is not recommended for production use. This example lacks authentication for the Kafka cluster and allows XTDB to manage Kafka topic creation and configuration itself.
For production environments, consider the following:
Use a more robust Kafka deployment.
Pre-create the required Kafka topics.
Configure XTDB appropriately to interact with the production Kafka setup.
Verifying the Kafka Deployment
After deployment, verify that the Kafka instance is running properly by checking its status and logs.
To check the status of the Kafka deployment, run the following command:
kubectl get pods --namespace xtdb-deployment
To view the logs of the Kafka deployment, use the command:
kubectl logs -f statefulset/kafka-controller --namespace xtdb-deployment
By verifying the status and reviewing the logs, you can ensure the Kafka instance is correctly deployed and ready for use by XTDB.
Setting up the XTDB Workload Identity
In order for the XTDB nodes to access an Azure storage account securely, a Kubernetes Service Account (KSA) must be set up and linked to a User Assigned Managed Identity using Workload Identity Federation.
To set up the Kubernetes Service Account, run the following command:
kubectl create serviceaccount xtdb-service-account --namespace xtdb-deployment
Fetch the name of the User Assigned Managed Identity (user_assigned_managed_identity_name
) and the OIDC issuer URL of the AKS cluster (oidc_issuer_url
) from the Terraform outputs.
To create the federated identity run the az
az identity federated-credential create \
--name "xtdb-federated-identity" \
--resource-group "xtdb-resource-group" \
--subject "system:serviceaccount:xtdb-deployment:xtdb-service-account" \
--audience "api://AzureADTokenExchange" \
--identity-name "<user_assigned_managed_identity_name>" \
The subject name must include the namespace and Kubernetes ServiceAccount name.
Fetch the client ID of the User Assigned Managed Identity (user_assigned_managed_identity_client_id
), and use it to annotate the Kubernetes Service Account to establish the link between the KSA and the User Assigned Managed Identity:
kubectl annotate serviceaccount xtdb-service-account \
--namespace xtdb-deployment \
With the XTDB service account set up, we can now deploy the XTDB cluster to the GKE cluster.
Deploying the XTDB cluster
In order to deploy the XTDB cluster and it’s constituent parts into the AKS cluster, we provide an xtdb-azure
This can be found on the XTDB Github Container Registry, and can be used directly with helm
With the values from the Terraform outputs, you can now deploy the XTDB cluster. Run the following command, substituting the values as appropriate:
helm install xtdb-azure oci://ghcr.io/xtdb/helm-xtdb-azure \
--version 2.0.0-snapshot \
--namespace xtdb-deployment \
--set xtdbConfig.serviceAccount="xtdb-service-account" \
--set xtdbConfig.storageContainerName=<storage_account_container> \
--set xtdbConfig.storageAccountName=<storage_account_name> \
The following are created by the templates:
containing the XTDB YAML configuration. -
containing the XTDB nodes. -
Kubernetes service to expose the XTDB cluster to the internet.
To check the status of the XTDB statefulset, run:
kubectl get statefulset --namespace xtdb-deployment
To view the logs of each individual StatefulSet member, run:
kubectl logs -f xtdb-statefulset-n --namespace xtdb-deployment
Customizing the XTDB Deployment
The above deployment uses the xtdb-azure
chart defaults, individually setting the terraform outputs as xtdbConfig
settings using the command line.
For more information on the available configuration options and fetching the charts locally for customization, see the xtdb-azure
Accessing the XTDB Cluster
Once the XTDB cluster is up and running, you can access it via the LoadBalancer service that was created.
To get the external IP of the LoadBalancer service, run:
kubectl get svc xtdb-service --namespace xtdb-deployment
This will return the external IP of the LoadBalancer service. You can use this IP and access the XTDB cluster via:
Postgres Wire Server (on port
Healthz Server (on port
HTTP Server (on port
To check the status of the XTDB cluster using the HTTP server, run:
# alternatively `/healthz/started`, `/healthz/ready`
If the above command succeeds, you now have a load-balanced XTDB cluster accessible over the internet.


tier: cub

shelf: health

title: Arlington Pet Care Hospital

text:
Arlington Pet Care Hospital
We’re equipped to perform routine radiography services to identify many types of illness or injury when pets are sick or suffer a trauma.
Radiography, also known as X-rays, is one of the most common and valuable medical diagnostic tools. X-rays are highly useful for screening areas of the body that have contrasting tissue densities, or when evaluating solid tissues.
Why would my pet need X-rays?
If your pet is sick or has suffered a trauma, X-rays provide a minimally invasive tool to help our doctors diagnose your pet. X-rays are also used in general wellness exams to diagnose potential problems before they become serious.
When is X-ray testing appropriate?
We may recommend veterinary X-rays as part of a diagnostic procedure if your pet is experiencing any health conditions or as a preventive measure in a routine senior wellness examination. We use radiology alone or in conjunction with other diagnostic tools depending on the patient’s condition. We’re fully equipped to perform routine radiology services to identify many types of illness or injury when pets are sick or suffer a trauma.
How is X-ray testing used?
X-rays can be used to detect a variety of ailments in animals including arthritis, tumors, bladder and kidney stones, and lung abnormalities such as pneumonia. They are also used to evaluate bone damage, the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, genitourinary system, organ integrity, and even identify foreign objects that may have been ingested. Dental radiographs help distinguish healthy teeth from those that may need to be extracted, and identify any abnormalities beneath the gums including root damage, tumors, and abscesses. In some cases, we may need to sedate your pet or use short-acting general anesthesia.


shelf: finance

title: Gtreasury partners with fenics market data to provide treasury professionals with industrys most accurate otc end of day data

text:
CHICAGO – June 30, 2020 – GTreasury, a treasury and risk management platform provider, today announced a new integration that pairs GTreasury’s solution with Fenics Market Data, a leading originator, generator, and distributor of global financial and commodities market data.
The new integration enables GTreasury clients to access end-of-day and historic data sets – including interest rate volatilities, credit data, and OIS data – to generate accurate and timely valuations of their financial instruments for accounting and risk reporting. The data is seamlessly uploaded daily to customers’ applications via Refinitiv’s DataScope Select service and will be used to value more complex derivatives with the best-in–class GTreasury valuation functionality. This includes credit adjustment calculations using advanced Potential Future Exposure (PFE) methodology.
“GTreasury clients rely on high-quality end-of-day data to reliably and thoroughly report on their complex financial instruments,” said Ashley Pater, Global Head of Product at GTreasury. “Partnering with Fenics Market Data enables corporate treasurers to ensure accurate valuations using GTreasury’s full–lifecycle treasury management software and Fenics Market Data’s industry–leading financial market data.”
“Never has it been more critical for treasury professionals to possess the precise value of cash and financial instruments on a daily basis,” said Rich Winter, Senior Managing Director at Fenics Market Data. “Fenics Market Data is excited to partner with GTreasury to provide its finance and treasury customers with the most accurate, comprehensive, and transparent financial market data of the highest quality in real-time to generate timely valuations for accounting and risk reporting.”
For more than 30 years, GTreasury has delivered the leading digital Treasury and Risk Management System (TRMS) to corporate treasurers across industries. With its continually innovating Software-as-a-Service platform, GTreasury provides customers with a single source of truth for all their cash, payments, and risk activities. The TRMS solution offers any combination of Cash Management, Payments, Financial Instruments, Risk Management, Accounting, Banking, and Hedge Accounting – seamlessly integrated, on-demand worldwide and fully secured. Headquartered in Chicago with offices serving EMEA (London) and APAC (Sydney and Manila), GTreasury’s global community includes more than 750 customers and 30+ industries reaching 160+ countries worldwide.
Fenics Market Data is a leading provider and generator of global financial and commodities market data. Fenics Market Data is a division within BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:BGCP) and the distributor of data for the BGC group of companies, including BGC, GFI, RP Martin, Freedom, Amerex, Aurel BGC, Sunrise, BGC Liquidez and Perimeter Markets, as well as our flagship Fenics Market Data packages. Data is sourced directly from the global broking operations of BGC Partners and its subsidiaries, including electronic and voice broking, global pricing systems and analytics, with enhanced coverage through Fenics Market Data proprietary data packages. Fenics Market Data contracts for its services via the BGC UK subsidiary Fenics Software Limited.
BGC Partners is a leading global brokerage and financial technology company. BGC specializes in the brokerage of a broad range of products, including fixed income (rates and credit), foreign exchange, equities, energy and commodities, shipping, insurance, and futures. BGC also provides a wide variety of services, including trade execution, brokerage, clearing, trade compression, post-trade, information, and other back-office services to a broad range of financial and non-financial institutions. Through brands including Fenics, BGC Trader, Capitalab, Lucera, and Fenics Market Data, BGC offers financial technology solutions, market data, and analytics related to numerous financial instruments and markets. BGC, BGC Trader, GFI, Fenics, Fenics Market Data, Capitalab, and Lucera are trademarks/service marks and/or registered trademarks/service marks of BGC Partners, Inc. and/or its affiliates.
BGC’s customers include many of the world’s largest banks, broker-dealers, investment banks, trading firms, hedge funds, governments, corporations, and investment firms. BGC’s Class A common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “BGCP”. BGC Partners is led by Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Howard W. Lutnick. For more information, please visit http://www.bgcpartners.com. You can also follow BGC at https://twitter.com/bgcpartners, https://www.linkedin.com/company/bgc-partners and/or http://ir.bgcpartners.com/Investors/default.aspx.
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shelf: education

title: Day 5 of our erasmus journey to huelva our last postcard from amelie

text: Today is the last day. We met at school at 8:15 a.m. After arriving, at first we formed groups and then we went together to the gym, where we sat at prepared tables. There, we watched a video called „Women in Science“ about various women scientists. Special was that these videos were filmed by the students themselves. Afterwards, we worked as teams on a Kahoot quiz about the Scientists participated in the video. Afterwards, there was another game called „Who’s Who?“ – on each table was a sheet with a table containing the names of all the visiting scientists. Then, participants had to assign the scientists characteristics, such as their profession (e.g., biologist), their hobbies, and who their idol is. The goal was to guess which characteristics belong to each scientist. After the games, we had breakfast together. A scientist sat at each table so we could chat. Afterwards, the European anthem was played to celebrate Europe Day together. Afterwards, each Erasmus participant received a certificate, and we took many group photos to commemorate the day. After the morning together at school, we walked to the harbor, where a boat was waiting for us. Everyone had brought something to eat—typical specialties from their home country. The Spanish, for example, brought cheese and bacon. We sailed on the boat for about two hours across the Río Odiel, and the official program ended at 3 p.m. In the afternoon, we met privately to say goodbye. It was sad because we will all miss each other very much. We would like to thank the school and the teachers for making this wonderful week possible. We made new friends, discovered a new country, and had many unforgettable experiences.


shelf: home-craft

title: Bacon butternut skillet mac

text:
I'm not going to lie to you. (I never do anyway.) This mac 'n' cheese is awesome. VERY awesome. It's perfectly creamy with a smoky bacon flavor, yet the slight sweetness from the roasted squash still manages to shine through. One of my favorite parts is that it doesn't bake in the oven forever -- just broiler kissed on top.
It's not calorie-free, though, but it was intentional. My two little girls, especially my 14-month-old, are pretty petite. They loved this mac 'n' cheese, so hopefully it put a little more meat on their picky little bones.
- 10 oz uncooked elbow pasta or some other small pasta 6 slices of uncooked bacon, chopped ¼ cup flour ¾ cup smashed, cooked butternut squash (roasting recommended) 2 tsp. smoked paprika 2 tsp. lemon pepper 2 tsp. Kosher salt 1 cup chopped fresh spinach 1 ½ cups whole or 2% milk 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream 2 cups shredded cheese (I used a cheddar-Monterey Jack blend) 3 green onions, sliced thinly hot sauce, for garnish
Bring a large salted pot of water to boil. Add pasta and cook for a couple minutes short of the package directions. Reserve about 2 cups of pasta water.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bits with a slotted spoon and set aside. At this point, you can either leave all of the bacon drippings in the pan, remove some, or replace it entirely with about as much cooking oil. It's up to you. I left all of the bacony goodness in the pan. If you replace it with cooking oil, make it nice and hot before moving on to the next step.
Turn on the broiler and move a rack to the upper third of your oven.
Add flour to the skillet and stir until it forms a loose paste. Let it cook at medium heat for about a minute or until it gets bubbly. Add milk, smashed squash, smoked paprika, lemon pepper, and salt to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until mostly smooth. Continue to cook, about 5 minutes or so, until the sauce begins to thicken and bubble.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add yogurt and shredded cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
Remove from heat. Add chopped spinach, cooked pasta, and enough pasta water to create the thickness you prefer. Keep in mind that the mixture with continue to thicken later as it cools.
Sprinkle reserved bacon bits and green onions over top. Place in the oven and broil for about 5-7 minutes until top begins to bubble and turn golden.
Serve with hot sauce. Makes about 6 good-sized servings.


shelf: history-culture

title: Challenge 104 at cinema

text:
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below is some wonderful inspiration from our very talented DT.
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your wonderful creations using the link below. All you have to do is
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shelf: civic-law

title: Poll abortion trump anger drove votes in wisconsin supreme court race

text:
A new poll says abortion and stopping President Trump were the top issues for voters in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election.
The Institute for Reforming Government recently released the poll after the April 1 election.
“Every election that doesn’t go one side’s way people can get us to ‘Why voters did what they did?’ We thought it’s important to really take a deep dive and get some data,” IRG’s Chris Reader said Thursday.
“There were really two, well two and a half, issues. There was Trump, Elon Musk, and the Trump agenda, And the left was just absolutely ready, and wanting, and angry, and they were able to get voters out to the polls in an effort – the voters thought – to stop Elon Musk [and] to stop President Trump’s agenda,” Reader added. “The other big issue that is out there, is the abortion issue.”
The poll said 80% of voters said abortion was an important issue, and 75% of voters said stopping Trump’s agenda was important. The poll said another nearly 60% of voters disapproved of Elon Musk.
The poll paints a picture of a wave of voters who didn’t so much vote for Justice-elect Susan Crawford but voted against Trump.
Reader said it hurt Brad Schimel that Wisconsin’s Trump base, largely, didn’t vote for him.
“The left turned out to stop him, [and] the right did not apparently see that same motivation,” Reader said. “So, 600,000 people that voted for [Trump] last fall did not now five months later and feel it necessary to turn out in order to protect the Trump agenda – to vote in-line with what President Trump and Elon Musk were saying.”
The IRG poll did say that 88% of voters said crime was an important issue. But Reader said no more than 5% said it was the issue that decided the race.
Many of the millions of dollars in ads in the race focused on crime, accusing both Crawford and Schimel of being soft on crime.
The IRG poll suggests those ads didn’t move the needle for most voters.
Wisconsin’s April Supreme Court race set spending records, with at least $100 million spent between both Crawford, Schimel, and outside groups.


shelf: science-engineering

text:
Doncaster Engineering Firm Wins Prestigious National Award
Doncaster-based firm, Tickhill Engineering trading as Haith, has been presented with a national award, in recognition of how it developed a cutting-edge machine that’s now used in food processing lines across the globe.
This is the second time that the engineering company —a market leader that manufactures equipment for the handling of vegetables— has picked up a Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Tickhill Engineering previously won one of these illustrious prizes back in 2010 for their Root Veg Polisher, which is a device that brushes the surface of plants to remove soil and any other minor defects.
This time around, the team is being celebrated in the Innovation category for designing a machine that empties vegetable storage boxes, in a way that is quick and efficient. Known as the “Rota-Tip Up-Eject”, this piece of equipment uses less power than its competitors and is not prone to frustrating oil leaks. Not to mention, it is also much safer and capable of handling larger volumes.
Used by leading food suppliers in Europe, Japan, Israel, Canada and the United States, Haith’s Rota-Tip Up-Eject has made a huge impact across the world. It is especially dominant in the UK, where Tickhill Engineering estimate that the vast majority of potatoes sold will have been handled by their award winning machine.
Receiving a Queen’s Awards for Enterprise is a great achievement for any business, as they garner international attention from it, bolster their reputation and benefit from increased commercial value. Not only that, but winners are invited to attend a Royal reception and are permitted to fly The Queen’s Awards flag at their main office.
Reflecting on this Dan Fell, CEO of Doncaster Chamber, said: “On behalf of the Chamber, I’d like to say a huge congratulations to our members at Tickhill Engineering. It’s fantastic to see a home-grown Doncaster business claim a prestigious accolade like this, for the second time no less.
“National recognition on this scale demonstrates that our borough has become a great place for doing business and that it has ambitions to keep developing in that area. We are incredibly proud to be working with Tickhill Engineering and look forward to seeing them doing more amazing work in the future.”
Echoing these sentiments, Cllr Glyn Jones, Deputy Mayor and cabinet member for Housing and Business at Doncaster Council, said: “We are so pleased to see a Doncaster company being given this national spotlight and Haith are certainly deserving winners. We have a thriving businesses community in the borough with a fantastic entrepreneurial spirit, and Tickhill Engineering brilliantly exemplify that trait.”
Duane Hill, Managing Director for Tickhill Engineering, said: “Our team is delighted to receive this hard-earned reward. We are always listening to our customers in the food and aggregate industries, to find out how we can make their lives a little easier and improve their day-to-day operations. It’s gratifying to see this effort has been recognized on a national level. Everyone at Tickhill Engineering is very proud to be recognised by the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for a second time.”


shelf: software-docs

title: What is kaniko?

text:
What is kaniko?
A tool to build container images from a Dockerfile, inside a container or Kubernetes cluster.
kaniko doesn't depend on a Docker daemon and executes each command within a Dockerfile completely in userspace. This enables building container images in environments that can't easily or securely run a Docker daemon, such as a standard Kubernetes cluster.
kaniko is a tool in the Container Tools category of a tech stack.
kaniko is an open source tool with 15K GitHub stars and 1.4K GitHub forks. Here’s a link to kaniko's open source repository on GitHub
Who uses kaniko?
14 companies reportedly use kaniko in their tech stacks, including Cookielab's stack, Infrastructure, and Botmaker.
24 developers on StackShare have stated that they use kaniko.
Pros of kaniko
- Build container images in environments that can't easily or securely run a Docker daemon, such as a standard Kubernetes cluster
kaniko Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to kaniko?
The Docker Platform is the industry-leading container platform for continuous, high-velocity innovation, enabling organizations to seamlessly build and share any application — from legacy to what comes next — and securely run them anywhere
Jib builds Docker and OCI images for your Java applications and is available as plugins for Maven and Gradle.
Uber's core infrastructure team developed a pipeline that quickly and reliably generates Dockerfiles and builds application code into Docker images for Apache Mesos and Kubernetes-based container ecosystems. Giving back to the growing stack of microservice technologies, we open sourced its core component, Makisu, to enable other organizations to leverage the same benefits for their own architectures (more here: https://eng.uber.com/makisu/).
Skaffold is a command line tool that facilitates continuous development for Kubernetes applications. You can iterate on your application source code locally then deploy to local or remote Kubernetes clusters. Skaffold handles the workflow for building, pushing and deploying your application. It can also be used in an automated context such as a CI/CD pipeline to leverage the same workflow and tooling when moving applications to production.
Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.


text:
Los Angeles Kings’ Star Player Drew Doughty Sidelined Indefinitely with Ankle Fracture
Los Angeles Kings fans received devastating news as the team announced that star defenseman Drew Doughty will be out indefinitely with an ankle fracture that will require surgery. The injury occurred during a preseason game against the Vegas Golden Knights, where Doughty collided with Tanner Pearson and slammed into the boards, resulting in the fracture.
Impact of Doughty’s Absence on the Kings
Doughty has been a cornerstone of the Kings’ defense since his rookie season in 2008-09, consistently logging significant ice time and contributing offensively. Last season, he played in all 82 games, showcasing his durability and importance to the team. His absence will undoubtedly be felt on the ice, as he was a key player in all situations, including power play and penalty kill.
Adjusting to Life Without Doughty
With Doughty sidelined, the Kings will need to find ways to fill the void left by their star defenseman. Players like Mikey Anderson, Kyle Burroughs, Vladislav Gavrikov, and Jordan Spence will likely see increased roles, while prospect Brandt Clarke could get an opportunity to showcase his skills at the NHL level. It will be a challenging task to replace Doughty’s leadership, defensive prowess, and offensive contributions, but the Kings will need to adapt quickly to maintain competitiveness in a tough Western Conference.
The Kings have faced adversity in recent years, missing the playoffs for several seasons before making a return but falling short in the first round. With teams like the Golden Knights, Oilers, Avalanche, and Stars emerging as contenders, the Kings will need to navigate a competitive landscape to secure a playoff spot and make a deeper postseason run.
As Doughty undergoes surgery and begins his recovery process, the Kings will need to rally together and find ways to succeed without their star player. It will be a challenging journey, but with determination and resilience, the team can overcome this setback and continue to strive for success in the competitive world of professional hockey.


title: Happy forgings ipo opens today gmp review other details apply or not 11702952296115

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Happy Forgings IPO: The initial public offering (IPO) of Happy Forgings Limited has opened today and it will remain open till 21st December 2023 i.e. till Thursaday this week. This means, Happy Forgings IPO date of subscription will remain open from Tuesday to Thursday this week. The heavy forging maker company has fixed Happy Forgings IPO price band at ₹808 to ₹850 per equity share. It aims to raise ₹1,008.59 crore from its initial offer. The public issue is proposed for listing on BSE and NSE.
By 2:12 PM on day one of bidding, the public issue has been subscribed 1.33 times whereas its retail portion has been subscribed 1.90 times. The NII portion of the public issue has been subscribed 1.70 times.
Here we list out important Happy Forgings IPO details:
1] Happy Forgings IPO GMP: Shares of the company are available at a premium of ₹411 in grey market today, say market observers.
2] Happy Forgings IPO price: The heavy forgins maker company has fixed Happy Forgings IPO price band at ₹808 to ₹850 per equity share.
3] Happy Forgings IPO date: The public offer has opened today and it will remain open till 21st December 2023 i.e. till Thursday this week.
4] Happy Forgings IPO size: The company aims to raise ₹1,008.59 crore from this public issue out of which ₹400 crore is aimed via issuance of fresh shares. Rest ₹608.59 crore is reserved for OFS (offer for sale).
5] Happy Forgings IPO lot size: A bidder will be able to apply in lots and one lot of the IPO comprises 17 company shares.
6] Happy Forgings IPO allotment date: In the wake of T+3 listing rule, most likely date for share allocation is 22nd December 2023.
7] Happy Forgings IPO registrar: Link Intime India Private Limited has been appointed as official registrar of the public offer.
8] Happy Forgings IPO listing: The public issue is proposed for listing on BSE and NSE.
9] Happy Forgings IPO listing date: The likely date for share listing is 27th December 2023.
10] Happy Forgings IPO review: Advising investors to apply for listing gains only, Arun Kejriwal, Founder at Kejriwal Research and Investment Services said, "In FY23, company's revenue increase by near 39 per cent while its PAT (profit After Tax) went up near 47 per cent, which signals strong fundamentals of the company. But, the issue is priced slightly higher and hence some consolidation is expected after positive listing. As the primary market is over crowded, the public issue may have apositive listing. Hence, one can apply for the Happy Forgings IPO for listing gains."
Giving 'subscribe' tag to Happy Forgings IPO, Parth Shah, Research Analyst at StoxBox said, "With the global forging and machining market estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% by 2029 the Indian crankshaft market for automotive, farm tractors and industrial engines estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% value between fiscal 2024 and 2029, the company emerges as the one-stop solution to cater to such market demand in the automotive and non-automotive segments. On the financial performance front, the company’s Revenue/EBITDA/PAT grew at a CAGR of 43%/46.6%/55.4% during the FY2021-23 period. On the upper price band, the issue is valued at a P/E of 36.4x based on FY2023 earnings which we feel is fairly valued. We, therefore, recommend a “Subscribe” rating for the issue."
Disclaimer: The views and recommendations made above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, and not of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before taking any investment decision.


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Enhance your skills of dividing polynomials using synthetic division with these printable worksheets. Use the quotient rule and divide the given polynomials like a pro.
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A well decorated kitchen is often a tidy kitchen! In addition to providing storage space, kitchen accessories; kitchen trolley with wheels, vintage vases, wall brackets and storage units also provide a room with vintage touches. Food storage basket and dishes, wine bottle storage racks and many other practical and charming accessories are all something to transform your kitchen into an on trend, retro area. Here, you will also find a variety of dishes with retro motifs, ideal for tea time or breakfast.
Whether you have a kitchen with retro touches or a more modern space, decorative accessories will help you transform the room, making it a completely different place. Simple kitchen accessories such as wooden shelves or metal shelves can easily add style while offering storage spaces for food, dishes or other items. Easily adaptable, you can also use these pieces of furniture in other situations, which makes them versatile.
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This content is for mature audiences only, it is not for kids. This audio contains explicit language and violence, as well as strong sexual content and themes. Discretion is advised.
Kerry Lynne and By The Board Publishing LLC presents “ Pirate Captain Chronicles of a Legend” audio drama. The production is an unabridged one of a kind full cast audio “theatre” produced by Neil Rosser of Spools Out Production, United Kingdom. Pirate Captain Chronicles of a Legend audio is the first book in the Pirate Captain Chronicles of a Legend book series and is no story for the kids, nor the weak of heart, tis a violent and deadly world with enemies that scheme and lost treasure.
Its 1753, the golden age of piracy is dead along with its famous Pirate Captains, still there be pirates and Pirate Captain Nathanael Blackthorne is "sailing, out there" doing what he does best captaining, Ciara Morganse, seeking revenge, when Providence dumps a treasure on his deck: Cate Mackenzie, a Jacobite War criminal. It's the story of people, scarred of both spirit and flesh, coming to grips with that ol’ demon, Trust. It’s the story of what a man will do to preserve his most treasured. It’s the story of what a woman will risk to gain what she desires most.
The uniqueness of Lynne’s The Pirate Captain Chronicles of a Legend book series is riveting storytelling and an audio production of the first book in the series is the perfect listening experience that brings the characters to life. Combining sound effects, a musical score by Michael Vickerage with an all-star cast of Rosalyn Landor, Sam Hazeldine, Eleanor Tomlinson, Graham McTavish, Tom Mison, and supporting talent who have created a spell binding production which is Pirate Captain Chronicles of a Legend an audio movie.
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The air was thick with tension, and the quiet cries and sniffles of the surviving members of the Rhoden, Gilley and Manley families were the only sounds to be heard as Edward “Jake” Wagner stood in a Pike County courtroom Thursday and pleaded guilty to killing eight people, including the mother of his daughter.
The stunning admission came on the fifth anniversary of the day that eight members of the Rhoden family were shot to death in four homes in three locations in rural Pike County. Wagner faced Pike County Common Pleas Court Judge Randy Deering as Deering read through each individual charge, he quickly admitted to each of seven counts of aggravated murder.
But when Deering asked Wagner for his plea to the aggravated murder charge for Hanna Mea Rhoden, the mother of Wagner’s young daughter, Wagner paused. He hesitated. His Adam’s apple bobbed, his face grew red. He held back tears.
Everyone waited on edge for the words.
“I am guilty, your honor,” he finally said. By the day’s end, he had pleaded guilty to all 23 charges originally filed against him (his parents and older brother still face the same charges) for what investigators said was an elaborate and long-planned execution plot to get rid of anyone who might stand in the way of custody and control of Jake Wagner’s child.
In exchange for the plea, prosecutors have dropped the possibility of a death penalty, sparing the 28-year-old his life. The agreed-upon sentence, which will be handed down later, is that he will serve eight consecutive life terms without parole, plus more than 100 years for the sentences on all the other charges.
In perhaps the most-stunning development of the surprise plea, which took place Thursday in a hastily scheduled hearing in Pike County Common Pleas Court with nothing listed on a public schedule until the last minute, Wagner agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in the cases against his parents and older brother.
Charged along with Jake Wagner, are his father, George “Billy” Wagner III; Angela Wagner; and their other grown son, George Wagner IV. All were arrested in a coordinated take-down in various locations in November 2018. The family had moved to Alaska after the killings, but had returned to this part of the country by then and all were from the nearby Scioto County village of South Webster when arrested.
Since the family taken into custody, investigators and prosecutors have painted a picture of a clannish family, one so insular and loyal to one another that they threatened every outsider who infiltrated the circle.
The other Wagners have all pleaded not guilty. Jake Wagner's plea agreement, however, took the death penalty off the table for the rest of his family as well if they are convicted.
After the fact: Rhoden relatives vie for custody of child survivors of shooting
Special Prosecutor Angela Canepa shocked the courtroom yet again when she announced that Wagner has been cooperating with prosecutors for some time and that, with information he provided, investigators were finally able to recover the guns she said were used in the homicides as well as the vehicles that the family used to sneak onto the Rhoden properties, break into the homes and pull off what investigators have said were executions.
What happened to the Rhoden family?
Killed were Dana Manley Rhoden, 37; her ex-husband, Christopher Rhoden Sr., 40; their sons, Christopher Rhoden Jr., 16, and Clarence “Frankie” Rhoden, 20; their daughter, Hanna Rhoden, 19; Frankie’s fiancée, Hannah Gilley, 20; Kenneth Rhoden, 44, a brother to Chris Sr; and Gary Rhoden, 38, a cousin to Kenneth and Chris Sr.
Most were shot multiple times at close range while sleeping. Kenneth was shot just once, and evidence at the home showed that Chris Sr. and Gary were awake when attacked.
The case all started five years when a frantic family member called with a report of the first slaying at 7:49 a.m. on April 22, 2016, and alerted authorities to what would soon become one the most long-lingering homicide cases the state of Ohio has ever seen.
Rhoden family faces Wagner in court
Pike County Prosecutor Rob Junk said the families of the victims agreed to the plea agreement.
“This has been a long time coming," Junk said. "They're happy to get some justice, especially on this particular day," he says of the Rhoden, Gilley and Manley families.
The surviving members of the Rhoden family filed into the courtroom Thursday with their civil attorneys, Adam Nemann and Brian K. Duncan, who are handling the wrongful-death lawsuit the family has filed against the Wagners.
Jake Wagner was at the center of the case from the beginning because he had a child with Hanna Rhoden, and prosecutors have said the killings were all about custody and control of children. Hanna had also just given birth a few days before the killings to a second daughter, and Jake Wagner also thought she might be his.
Wagner faced more charges than the rest of his family, and is the only one of the four defendants who is represented by the state public defender's office, attorneys William Mooney and Greg Meyers.
As the hearing began, Wagner was dressed in the blue jeans and a black long-sleeved shirt that he has been allowed to wear into court after being transferred from the Franklin County jail, where he has been held for security.
‘A man can’t bear it': Relative of Pike County victims speaks out
When he first stood to face the judge, he removed his mask, tucked his hair behind his ears and smiled.
As prosecutors and the judge ran through the details of the murders and the extent to which Wagner went to plan and carry out what essentially were executions, he stared directly at whomever was speaking and never flinched.
In the gallery, the Manley, Gilley and Rhoden families stared him down. Some wept. Others just clutched tissues.
Rhoden, Gilley and Manley families 'happy to get some justice'
"This has been a long time coming," Junk said. "They're happy to get some justice, especially on this particular day," he said of the Rhoden, Gilley and Manley families.
The case has been difficult for everyone involved, he said, noting the exhaustive list of investigators and prosecutors it has taken for the case. But he said the plea agreement was in the best interest of justice.
"It's been a long five years for all of us," he said, "most importantly for the surviving family members you see in this court today."
Special Prosecutor Canepa, after reading for the judge a harrowing account of how well-planned the homicides were, noted that the state appreciated Wagner’s admissions and cooperation.
Defense attorney Meyers told the judge that this acceptance of responsibility is what his client wanted all along.
“We believe this serves his wishes,” Meyers said of the deal. “He knows he’s going to die in prison.”
Near the end of the hearing, given the chance to say something, Wagner looked at the packed courtroom of weeping family members staring back at him.
With a hitch in his voice, he said only this: “I am deeply and very sorry.”


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Your vehicle’s battery is the source of electrical currents necessary to start the engine. The battery provides power to your vehicle’s accessories and electrical parts; it allows them to operate even when your vehicle’s engine is not running. Additionally, components such as your engine and starter rely on the battery for power; they cannot run without a properly functioning battery. Your battery is your vehicle’s voltage stabilizer for the entire electrical system.
Most vehicle batteries need to be replaced every few years, depending on the conditions in which you drive. Extreme weather, continued use of vehicle accessories and other conditions can lead to shorter battery life. Over time, your battery loses juice, and you may need to occasionally jump-start your vehicle in order to get it running. If your vehicle is showing signs of lessened battery life, such as delayed start time, you may need to get your battery replaced.
If your battery dies before you replace it, you might be stranded without a vehicle. The expert team at Norwood Auto Service Center, Inc. can examine, diagnose and replace your battery as needed. You can trust us to service your battery and, if necessary, help you find and install the perfect new battery for your vehicle.
We can help you choose the right battery for your vehicle and lifestyle. Our staff can safely and professionally install your battery and get you back on the road.
Your car’s electrical system powers everything from the ignition and fuel systems to accessories such as your radio, headlights and wipers. The electrical system is, in turn, powered by the engine. Here are the three key components of the electrical system:
When your car’s engine is off, the battery provides the required power to the rest of the system, as well as during start-up (cranking). It also supplements the power from the charging system during periods of high demand.
This is the heart of the electrical system. It consists of three main components: the belt-driven alternator, various electrical circuits, and a voltage regulator. The alternator supplies power to the electrical system and recharges the battery after your car has started. Just like it sounds, the voltage regulator controls the voltage, keeping it within the operating range of the electrical system.
This system consumes more electrical power than any other in your car. The starting system consists of three components which work in tandem: the ignition switch, the starter relay or solenoid, and the starter motor. The ignition switch controls the starter solenoid, which activates the starter motor. The starter motor then turns the engine until your car starts.


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Understanding Flehmen Response in Mammals
Apr 28, 2025
involves an animal curling its upper lip back to expose its front teeth, inhaling with nostrils closed, and holding this position for several seconds.
Also known as
The term "flehmen" comes from the German verb
, meaning "to bare the upper teeth".
First introduced in 1930 by Karl Max Schneider, a director at the Leipzig zoo.
Initially described by Frederik Ruysch in 1732 and Ludwig Jacobson in 1813.
Function and Mechanism
: Transfers pheromones and other scents into the
(VNO or Jacobson's organ), aiding in scent detection.
The VNO is an auxiliary olfactory sense organ crucial for processing chemical signals.
: Involves drawing air into the VNO via a duct behind the front teeth.
: Well-developed in mammals like cats and horses.
Detects non-volatile organic compounds (non-VOCs), such as pheromones and hormones from the animal's genital regions or urine.
Exhibited by a wide range of mammals, including ungulates and felids.
Common in domestic cats and horses.
In horses, it may indicate discomfort if occurring outside typical contexts.
: Used by males to identify reproductive states of females via pheromones.
: Synchronizes reproductive events among females, e.g., in sable antelope and American bison.
: Seen in mares after birth, reacting to newborn foals and amniotic fluids.
: Young animals such as horses and elephants perform flehmen, indicating early VNO maturity.
Response to Various Species
: Tested in goats with urine from 20 different species, indicating an interspecific pheromone trigger.
Observed in a range of mammals, including domestic cats, giraffes, elephants, and more.
: Strong response to odors from mares in estrus.
: Includes urine tasting as part of the response.
: Use trunk "finger" to transfer stimuli to VNO.
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Chronic pain is pain that persists past what is considered the normal healing time. Pain is usually regarded as chronic when it lasts or recurs for more than 3 to 6 months. Chronic pain is a frequent condition, affecting an estimated 20% of people worldwide. Chronic pain can result from a multitude of injuries and medical conditions.
Chronic pain is different from the temporary pain you feel when you hurt yourself. With chronic pain, you may not know why you are hurting. Your pain may affect your whole body and your mind, causing problems that ripple through every part of your life. But there is hope—get in touch with the specialists at the Comprehensive Pain Institute today.
Chronic Pain Conditions and Treatments at the Comprehensive Pain Institute
Chronic pain is a complex, pervasive issue that can impact every facet of your life. At the Comprehensive Pain Institute (CPI), we recognize this complexity and have dedicated our expertise to diagnosing, managing, and treating various chronic pain conditions.
Understanding Chronic Pain Conditions
Chronic pain can originate from numerous sources such as injury, nerve damage, illness, or certain conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, and migraines, among others. Symptoms can vary widely, from aching, throbbing, burning, or shooting pain, to fatigue, sleep disturbances, and mood changes. The expert team at CPI will conduct a thorough evaluation of your condition to determine the root cause of your pain.
Comprehensive Treatment Plans for Chronic Pain
Given the unique nature of each patient’s experience with chronic pain, we prioritize creating personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive care, combining medication management, physical therapy, interventional procedures, and psychological support.
Our Approach to Care:
We employ a multimodal treatment strategy to provide a holistic approach to your pain management:
1. Medication Management: Depending on your specific condition, we may prescribe a range of medications from non-opioid analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs to nerve pain medication. Our specialists always consider the benefits and potential side effects of each drug, ensuring you receive the most effective treatment.
2. Physical Therapy: Our dedicated therapists use a range of techniques to help improve mobility, strengthen muscles, and alleviate pain. These may include exercises, stretching, posture correction, and other modalities.
3. Interventional Procedures: For patients who do not respond adequately to conservative treatments, we offer advanced interventional procedures like nerve blocks, epidural injections, or radiofrequency ablation.
Your Trusted Partner in Pain Management in Bedford & Benbrook TX
At the Comprehensive Pain Institute, we believe in a patient-centered approach to chronic pain management. Our team is committed to not only alleviate your pain but also to improve your overall quality of life. As your trusted partner in pain management, we provide compassionate, comprehensive care, always putting your health and comfort first.
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Q: What is the best way to close a credit card account? We want to pay off this credit card in full.
What procedure would you use, so the credit card company cannot say we still have a balance? We want to close the account, but we don’t want to have the account reported as closed with a remaining balance.
A: Paying off a credit card can be a little tricky. Often, a consumer will call their credit card company and ask for a payoff balance, only to find the next month that there is a remaining finance charge.
Here’s how to do it so this doesn’t happen to you. Once you get your next statement, call the credit card company and verify that if you pay the balance on the statement you will be able to pay off the balance in full. Then, write a check to pay off the card.
Then, wait for confirmation that your check has cleared. If you use your credit card company’s free online bill payment service, you would receive this confirmation almost instantly since the money is automatically debited out of your checking account.
Place another call to the credit card company to make sure there are no remaining finance charges on the credit card. Once you get the “all clear,” you can send a letter closing the credit card account. It’s always best to close an account by writing a letter to the credit card company, although you may want to follow up with a phone call to be sure the account has been closed.
However, if you are able to bring the balance to zero on the card, and there is no annual fee to keep the account, you may wish to keep the account open.
Why? One of the things that credit reporting bureaus look at is the length of time you have had various credit accounts open. The longer you have a credit account open, the higher your credit score (provided you’re making at least your minimum payments on time). So, it might help your credit score to continue to keep an account open, even though you no longer carry a balance on the card.
One of the greatest misconceptions about credit scoring is the idea that it’s good for your score to carry a balance. If you want to give your credit history a boost, you should pay off your cards, and then keep the credit card account open but without a balance.
For more information, check out one of my favorite credit scoring sites, myFICO.com.


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PORT St. LUCIE, FL – Cierra Yuhas, a sophomore at Port St Lucie High School will be a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Lowell, MA on June 23-25, 2019.
The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be physicians or medical scientists, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal.
Cierra’s nomination letter was signed by Dr. Mario Capecchi, winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine and the Science Director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists to represent Florida based on her academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine.
During the three-day Congress, Cierra Yuhas will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science Winners talk about leading medical research; be given advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans on what to expect in medical school; witness stories told by patients who are living medical miracles; be inspired by fellow teen medical science prodigies; and learn about cutting edge advances and the future in medicine and medical technology.
“This is a crucial time in America when we need more doctors and medical scientists who are even better prepared for a future that is changing exponentially,” said Richard Rossi, Executive Director, National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists. “Focused, bright and determined students like Cierra Yuhas are our future and she deserves all the mentoring and guidance we can give her.”
The Academy offers free services and programs to students who want to be physicians or go into medical science. Some of the services and programs the Academy offers are online social networks through which future doctors and medical scientists can communicate; opportunities for students to be guided and mentored by physicians and medical students; and communications for parents and students on college acceptance and finances, skills acquisition, internships, career guidance and much more.
The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists was founded on the belief that we must identify prospective medical talent at the earliest possible age and help these students acquire the necessary experience and skills to take them to the doorstep of this vital career. Based in Washington, D.C. and with offices in Boston, MA, the Academy was chartered as a nonpartisan, taxpaying institution to help address this crisis by working to identify, encourage and mentor students who wish to devote their lives to the service of humanity as physicians, medical scientists.
For more information visit www.FutureDocs.com or call 617-307-7425.
About St. Lucie Public Schools
St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) proudly serves students with a graduation rate of 91.8 percent. As a B rated District, there are no failing schools, and SLPS ranks among the top one-third of Florida’s districts for student achievement. The District also has the distinction of being recognized as one of St. Lucie County’s Best Places to Work. The mission of SLPS is to ensure all students graduate from safe and caring schools equipped with the knowledge, skills and desire to succeed. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, or visit http://www.stlucieschools.org.


title: Are plumbing clogs more common when the weather

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When the weather outside turns cold, you might notice your plumbing acting up. Clogged drains, slow pipes, and backups seem to happen more frequently—but is there really a connection? The short answer is yes. Plumbing clogs are more common during colder weather. Here's why and what you can do to keep your pipes running smoothly all winter long.
Why Are Plumbing Clogs More Common in Colder Weather?
Cold weather can put extra strain on your plumbing system for several reasons:
Grease Buildup in Kitchen Drains
During winter months, holidays bring extra cooking, which often means more grease and food scraps going down the sink. Cold temperatures can cause grease to solidify quickly in your pipes, leading to blockages.Frozen Pipes
When temperatures drop below freezing, poor insulation can cause water pipes to develop ice blockages. This not only restricts water flow but can also lead to bursts when the ice expands.Higher Water Usage Indoors
Families tend to spend more time indoors in winter, which increases wear and tear on your plumbing system. From showers to laundry to dishwashing, your drains have to handle the load.Tree Root Growth
Colder weather signals tree roots to seek water sources underground. Roots can invade sewer lines or weaker plumbing pipes, restricting flow and causing stubborn clogs.
Tips for Avoiding Plumbing Clogs in Cold Weather
Now that we know why plumbing clogs happen more often in the winter, here’s how you can prevent them:
1. Be Mindful About What Goes Down Your Drains
Avoid pouring grease, oils, or fats down the kitchen sink. Instead, collect them in a jar for disposal. Use strainers or drain guards to catch food particles, hair, and debris.
2. Run Hot Water Regularly
Hot water can help dissolve grease and flush out materials that may be building up in your pipes. Be sure to occasionally run hot water through rarely used drains.
3. Insulate Your Pipes
For areas with freezing temperatures, wrap exposed pipes with foam insulation to maintain water flow. This is especially crucial for pipes in basements, crawl spaces, or unheated areas.
4. Protect Your Outdoor Plumbing
Disconnect garden hoses and shut off outdoor faucets. When water freezes in exterior plumbing, it can cause clogs or even damage connected pipes.
5. Watch What You Flush
Only flush toilet paper and human waste. Items like wipes, hygiene products, and paper towels can easily cause blockages.
6. Schedule Professional Drain Cleaning
A proactive way to prevent clogs is by scheduling regular drain cleaning. Technicians use advanced tools to clear and maintain your plumbing system, keeping it in peak condition.
7. Monitor for Tree Roots
If you’ve had issues with tree roots before, consider a sewer inspection using a camera. It’s better to address minor invasions now than deal with a major blockage later.
8. Run Garbage Disposal Responsibly
Avoid overloading your garbage disposal with fibrous foods (like celery) or starchy substances (like pasta or potatoes). Always run cold water while using it.
9. Flush Your Drains with Vinegar and Baking Soda
Once a month, clean your drains by pouring a cup of baking soda followed by a cup of vinegar. After 10-15 minutes, flush with boiling water to help clear buildup.
10. Call the Professionals for Persistent Clogs
If you’ve tried DIY solutions without success, it’s time to bring in the experts. Running store-bought drain cleaners repeatedly can damage your pipes without solving the root issue.
Drain Cleaning in Dallas, TX
Dealing with a plumbing clog during a Dallas winter is never fun, but our team at Rescue Air and Plumbing is here to help! We offer top-notch drain and sewer services to keep your system running smoothly, no matter the weather. From routine drain cleaning to emergency clog removal, we’ve got your back.
Give us a call today at (972) 201-3253 to schedule your service. Our experienced professionals will go above and beyond to restore your plumbing and keep your home worry-free all winter long!


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483 George Street
We've had the privilege of capturing beautiful moments at Sydney Town Hall. It stands as a quintessential symbol of Sydney's architecture, and hosting weddings within its grand halls adds a truly memorable significance. The historic charm and iconic setting create a backdrop that not only enhances the celebration of love but also crafts enduring and cherished memories for wedding couples. I highly recommend Sydney Town Hall for couples seeking a venue that not only reflects the essence of Sydney but also ensures that their special day is filled with remarkable and meaningful moments.
A stunning Town Hall Sydney can be proud of. We saw the Legends and Lanterns concert during the Lunar New Year. Beautiful architecture, great sound and easy to get to being near Town Hall station, the Light Rail and bus stops(along York st and Park St). There was a light drizzle that night. The floor and stairs outside can be slippery when wet, so take care.
A worthwhile event. All the pieces had something to say, even if I was not sure what the message was…y’see I chose not to read the descriptions. The moving visuals were excellent, and there was a good choice of merchandise, and it was not overly expensive. You have a bit over 30 minutes to see it all, but that was fine by me, as I’m an impatient art lover.
Lovely experience WALKING around Sydney CBD Haven't been here in over 20 years Weather was Perfect Family of 4 enjoyed Sight seeing and shopping in Sydney Impressive Architecture around Sydney
We paid our first visit to the town hall to browse the current exhibition The Art of Banksy - Without Limits. Honestly such a lovely exhibition. Learnt so much about the artist and was inspired by the intent behind his work. We also got to experience spray painting our own tshirts, really fun. The staff were really thoughtful and professional. So thankful for the team who kindly put together the exhibition and Fever for making it possible to view the master's pieces in Sydney. Now for the town hall itself .. The interior was surprising modern compared to the outsides. Keen to visit the main floor and the rest of the building once renovations are complete ! :)
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By Caribbean News Now contributor
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands — After what seemed to be an orderly start to a crucial by-election in the Turks and Caicos Islands scheduled for March 22, on which the government of the territory could hinge, the process has turned into a legal free-for-all, with the prospect of no poll being held at all, after three separate applications were filed in the Supreme Court on Friday, naming a total of ten different parties.
On Monday of this week, the Integrity Commission revealed that the ruling Progressive National Party (PNP) candidate, Amanda Misick, had failed to file her statutory notice of interests in government contracts by the deadline of March 1. As a result, Misick is disqualified for election to the House of Assembly.
One local weblog known to support the PNP described this as “a mind boggling act of carelessness and incomprehensible stupidity.”
Although the constitution does not require notice of the absence of such interests, Misick’s opponent, the opposition Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) candidate Oral Selver, filed a “nil return” on February 28, one day before the deadline.
On Friday, attorneys acting for Selver filed an application challenging Misick’s nomination.
Also on Friday, attorneys acting for “Ewing-Williams” filed what is believed to be a cross petition challenging Selver’s nomination on the basis of a false declaration by him. According to sources, the ground for this assertion is the existence of an expired conditional land lease with the government. However, according to Selver, the lease has expired and he can no longer enforce the agreement.
Finally on Friday, acting attorney general Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles filed an application challenging Misick’s nomination as well as earlier declarations or the absence thereof by five elected sitting members of the Assembly: George Lightbourne (PNP); Edwin Astwood (PDM); Derek Taylor (PDM); Josephine Connolly (PDM); and Delroy Williams (PDM).
“On the basis of the background research undertaken I have also come to the conclusion that the election of certain sitting members of the House of Assembly should be challenged under section 53(2) of the Constitution,” Braithwaite-Knowles said.
“The basis of each of these challenges is that when each of the individuals made their section 50(1) Nomination Day declaration to the Supervisor of Elections for the 9th November 2012 General Election and the upcoming 22nd March 2013 by-election, a disqualification mentioned in section 49(1)(f) applied to each them in that each of them has a contract with the Government which, by that date, they had not given notice of to the Integrity Commission, as required by section 49(1)(f) of the Constitution. The type of contract in each case is a charge to secure the payment to the Crown of a ‘Belonger Discount’ (applicable under the Crown Land Policy) in the event of a sale in prescribed circumstances,” she explained.
Braithwaite-Knowles said she has asked the court to determine whether in each case, the individual is or is not qualified to be an elected member of the House considering the failure to give notice of the respective charges.
According to Braithwaite-Knowles, if the court determines that any candidate or current member is disqualified then:
a) In the case of Misick, she will not be able to stand for election on March 22 and the sole remaining candidate (Selver) will be declared elected;
b) In the case of the current members of the House of Assembly, their seats will be vacated and a by-election will have to be called. A decision on their disqualification would not prevent them from standing in a subsequent by-election called as a result.
Although the case against Misick appears straightforward in that it is based on a simple failure by her to file the required notice in time and the challenge has been filed within the five-day limit for such filing, the acting attorney general is facing a more complex battle in relation to the current sitting members.
First, the time limit for filing such challenges in relation to the nominations for the general election on November 9, 2012, has long since passed. Braithwaite-Knowles would therefore have to rely on section 51(2), which provides that an elected or appointed member of the House of Assembly shall vacate his or her seat in the House if any circumstances arise such that, if he or she were not a member of the House, would cause him or her to be disqualified for election by virtue of any provision of section 49(1), which includes the timely notification to the Integrity Commission of any contract with the government.
Braithwaite-Knowles would therefore have to convince the court that “circumstances have arisen” since the election, disqualifying the sitting members and causing them to vacate their seats. Clearly, however, there are no new circumstances other than the fact that the Attorney General’s Chambers dropped the ball last October by not scrutinising the nomination process adequately or at all and mounting the current challenge within the time limit specified in the constitution.
Added to this, Braithwaite-Knowles is well known locally as a dedicated PNP supporter and her actions on Friday against predominantly PDM members of the Assembly are likely to add to the political polarisation in the TCI.
It is, however, understood that Attorney General Huw Shepheard has now returned to the TCI after a lengthy absence and he may be able to bring some commonsense to the situation.
The various applications are due to be heard by the Chief Justice next Thursday in Grand Turk. In the meantime, both political parties are continuing their campaigns in case the by-election does go ahead as scheduled.


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title: How to install jenkins using docker compose

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Hi. Today I will show you how you can install Jenkins server and run your first task in it within an hour.
What is Jenkins?
Jenkins is an open source tool for automating work related to the Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery process. It is a tool that supports the work of programmers in the continuous building, testing and even automatic installation of projects on test and production environments.
What is Docker Compose?
Docker is software used to run applications in a virtualized environment. Because of that, we can run the application in a separate container that is independent of the operating system. In this way, we can prepare different environments using different tools without fear of conflicts between versions of libraries and frameworks.
Docker Compose is a tool that allows you to define and run Docker-based applications. This tool allows you can define entire environments consisting of multiple containers using YAML files. As an example of such an environment, I can mention a www application, which consists of a container containing a web server and a second container containing a database for this application.
To start installing Jenkins, make sure you have the required tools. As the installation will be based on Docker Compose, please make sure you have it installed.
To verify that Docker Compose is available you can use this command:
> docker-compose -v
Docker Compose version v2.0.0
If you do not have this tool yet, I suggest you install it according to the instructions on this page: https://docs.docker.com/compose/install/
For Windows and Mac OS, Docker Compose is included in Docker Desktop. For Linux, this package must be installed separately.
Note: All the commands in this guide are run from the Linux console, which means that they won’t work in the standard Windows console. Here I propose to use Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) which can be installed on Windows 10.
Create a configuration for Docker Compose
At the very beginning, I suggest creating a separate directory where we will work on the project and an additional directory where we will store Jenkins data (~ / jenkins_home).
> mkdir jenkins
> mkdir ~/jenkins_home
> cd jenkins
Now create the docker-compose.yml file and copy the following content to it:
The above configuration will allow us to create a container with the latest version of Jenkins (LTS). The most important elements of this configuration are:
- image – determines the image we want to use.
- ports – defines what ports we want to make available from the container to the outside. In our case, it will be ports 8080 (www) and 50000 (api)
- container_name – the name of our container
- volumes – these are the virtual volumes used by the container. In our case, we have a jenkins_home directory, which is on our system, and an additional two volumes that allow us to use Docker from Jenkins.
Start the container
The container is launched with one simple command:
> docker-compose up -d
After running the Docker command, it will download the Jenkins image from the servers and run the container. In my case it looked like this:
Before we go to the browser, we need to copy the administrator password that was created automatically when the server was first started. We do it with the command:
docker exec jenkins-lts cat /var/jenkins_home/secrets/initialAdminPassword
Jenkins’s first run
Once we have the password, we can go to the browser. Enter http://localhost:8080/ in the URL address and the following page should appear:
Here, in the Administrator password field, enter the password that we just copied. After entering the password, we go to next page: Continue.
In the next step, we have the option to choose the add-ons that we want to install on our server. Here, I suggest using the default list of plugins by selecting the Install suggested plugins option.
After a few moments, Jenkins should install the required add-ons.
In the next step, we need to create an administrator account. After providing the required information, click Save and Continue.
The server address information will appear on the next screen. We leave the default address here and move on (Save and Finish).
Basic setup is complete!
After going to the next page, we should see this screen:
Congratulations, you just installed Jenkins!
We create the first job
The first tasks will be based on a simple Hello World project in Java: https://github.com/Coveros/helloworld. To be able to build a project, you must configure Jenkins to use the Maven tool.
To do this, go to the Jenkins configuration panel (Manage Jenkins):
In the next screen we go to Global Tool Configuration:
On the next screen, go to the Maven section and click Add Maven. Here we give the name of the Maven configuration (just maven) and leave the rest at their defaults. Save the settings.
After configuration, we go back to the main screen (click on Dashboard) and create our first task:
On the next screen we define our job. We give its name and choose the type of Freestyle project.
On the new screen, go to the Source Code Management section. There, select Git and enter the address https://github.com/Coveros/helloworld.git in the Repository URl field. This is the address of our Git repository on GitHub.
In this way, we defined the project source for our task.
Then we go to the Build section, where we will define our jobs related to building the project. Click here Add build step and select Invoke top-level Maven targets. Here we select the previously defined maven configuration. Additionally, we define the goals of our Goals: clean package.
Now let’s add the second step to our build process: Execute shell and pass the command java -cp target / helloworld-1.1.jar com.coveros.demo.helloworld.HelloWorld. This command will start our application and display the result in the console.
We now save our configuration and run our job: Build Now
After a few moments, the task should start and complete successfully (green color).
Here it is worth taking a look at what the whole building process looked like. We can do this by clicking on the link # 1. And then click on Console Output:
On the new page, we should see the log of the entire job.
In the log, we should see information about the correct building of the application and the result of the test application call.
Stop the container
A previously run docker-compose command made the container run in the background. If you want to stop the container, just run the following command in the jenkins directory:
In this tutorial, I showed you how to easily start a Jenkins server. Importantly, the server runs in a container but saves its data to a directory available on your computer / server. This means that you are able to easily archive this data or even transfer it to another computer or server. This way, the data will not be lost even if the container is deleted.


title: Vinod kambli breaks silence on health scare

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Vinod Kambli who was once a great batter and friend of Sachin Tendulkar has been admitted to the Akruti hospital which is in Thane (Mumbai) few days back due to the serious health issue (clotting in brain).
Now he released a statement where he thanked the doctors of the hospital who treated him. In that statement he said,
“I am alive because of the doctors here. All I would say is that I will do whatever sir (referring to the doctor) asks me to. People will see the inspiration that I’ll give them.”
Kambli has been in the limelight for a few months due to his health issues. Recently he was seen along with Sachin Tendulkar at the inauguration of a memorial of renowned cricket coach Ramakant Vitthal Achrekar at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park where he was unable to stand properly. This created a huge buzz among the former Indian cricketers who showed concern over Kambli’s health and assured full treatment of him.
His friend, Marcus Couto, said that Vinod’s health is getting better and might be there in the hospital for close to one month. He told TOI, “Kambli is doing fine now. He is suffering from a urinary infection and was admitted to the hospital on Saturday. I met him at the hospital today. I told them to treat him at the hospital for a month since he has many health issues. Since someone is ready to spend money on his treatment, why not?”
Dr. Vivek Dwivedi, who is treating the former Indian cricketer told HT, “When he was admitted on Saturday, he was having massive cramps along with fever and dizziness. He was not able to sit, and was not able to walk. He was also drowsy at the time of admission. We did all the investigation and after that came to know that he was having a urinary tract infection along with electrolyte imbalance. Sodium was a bit on the lower side, potassium was on the lower side. That was the reason for the cramps. His BP was also on the lower side. We started him on antibiotics.”


title: Wage growth beats expectations

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Wage growth beats expectations
Paloma KubiakEarnings for British workers in the three months to July defied expectations, while unemployment levels continued to drop.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimated that average weekly pay in nominal terms (not adjusted for inflation) was up 2.6% including bonuses, and 2.9% excluding bonuses in the three months to July compared to a year earlier.
This is up on the 2.4% and 2.7% reported last month.
When adjusted for inflation, the figures came in at 0.2% and 0.5% respectively.
Tom Stevenson, investment director for personal investing at Fidelity International, said despite the rise, consumers shouldn’t get too excited.
He said: “The ONS thinks there’s an element of catch-up after a weak reading a year ago. Also, with the latest CPI reading showing inflation currently running at 2.5%, household incomes in the UK are barely keeping up with price rises. The Bank of England expects a further rise in wage growth over the next year but with a huge amount of uncertainty around the Brexit negotiations, there are risks to that optimistic outlook.
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“With banks reluctant to pass on the recent rate hike to savers, and income growth remaining subdued, cash continues to remain trash. Even if the banks do start nudging up interest rates on their savings account, it’s likely to be years before interest rates catch up with inflation.”
Unemployed numbers decline
While the wage growth figures show positive signs, the number of people in work was little changed between February to April and May to July 2018.
There were 32.4 million people in work – an extra 261,000 from a year earlier. The employment rate for the three month period stood at 75.5%, falling back from the 75.6% reported last month.
The ONS reported there were 1.36 million unemployed people, 55,000 fewer than in the three months to April, and 95,000 less than in the year before. As such, the unemployment rate came in at 4%. It hasn’t been lower since December 1974 to February 1975.


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title: Year 3 croxteth park

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A few weeks ago, as part our Science work, we had the opportunity to go to the amazing Croxteth Hall Park! We wanted to continue learning about different types of plants and different methods of seed dispersal. This was our first trip as part of the Junior school so we were really, really excited!
When we arrived, we were given instructions by the hilarious Mr. Marrow. He wanted us to help him harvest his field, so that he could sell all of the produce in his shop. This was really enjoyable and Mr. Grub (or Grump as Mr. Marrow called him!) gave us plenty of information about the different types of shrubs, plants and food that we were collecting! We had a shopping list which told us to find flowers, potatoes and even odd flowers that smelt strange! Once we had discovered and collected all of the items on our shopping list, we took them to Mr. Marrow who was so pleased with all of our hard work! He even gave us some of his produce to take with us (including rhubarb and even a marrow!).
It wasn’t all hard, grubby work though! We also continued to develop our knowledge of plants. Mr. Grub gave us a presentation about the different parts of a plant, such as the petal, the seeds, the root, the stem and the flowers. We even got to find our own seeds by cutting a few of the flowers! We EVEN talked about photosynthesis and germination!
My favourite part of the trip was when Mr. Grub told us about all of the different ways that seeds can be dispersed – including through wind, animals and water (the best one was the Himalayan Balsam, which exploded and dispersed its seeds whenever it was touched).
This trip was really fun and I can’t wait to go on another.
Lily-Mae & Elizabeth - Class 2


title: Explosions in my ears

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One great thing happens in March in Dallas: bands from around the world book shows here on their way to Austin for SXSW. And it just so happens we have heaps of the best live music venues right here in East Dallas.
With the impending and much maligned closing of the Gypsy Tea Room in Deep Ellum, venues that size (800-1,000 folks) are getting increasingly fewer in these parts. The Granada Theater will probably pick up some of Gypsy’s shows for April and the coming months, (they’ve already picked up TV on the Radio).
But be at the Granada on Monday, April 2, to let the sounds of Austin’s Explosions in the Sky wash over you and leave your ears ringing for a day or so. They’re an instrumental wall-of-sound band that manages to sound romantic, wistful, expansive, delicate and powerful all while perfectly capturing a breezy, sun-drenched Texas sky. If you’re not familiar with their music, check out the film Friday Night Lights or the TV show on NBC every Wednesday at 7 p.m. They did the soundtrack for the film and much of their music is used on the show. They also just put out a new album called All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone. It’s amazing how these guys have gone from unheard of to playing Late Night with Conan O’Brien in just a few years.
And an added bonus: Dallas staple The pAper chAse is opening for them. Don’t get me wrong; I’m all for the national touring shows that will visit Dallas with the opening of House of Blues in May, but people, get out there and support Dallas’ local music venues!