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It's great, if a little stressful!I've been working long hours in the studio these last few weeks making some of the most intricate works I think I've ever made so I'm pretty tired, but it's all good!I was chuffed to be shortlisted for the Liverpool Art Prize this year particularly, because of the quality and credibility of the selection panel, it's great to have that bit of recognition, or that's what I tell myself when I'm still sanding objects like a mad man at midnight in the studio!
I think really the more important question is what it represents to the city?
The works I will present in the exhibition are brand new and many are a bit of a departure for me in terms of the way they have been constructed, their use of colour and scale. I've been pushing myself to take risks with the work for the Liverpool Art Prize and several have been made specifically with the idiosyncrasies of the space in mind, it's quite tall in there so one sculpture is 3 meters high. That has been the most logistically complex of them all, I still haven't quite figured out how I am getting it out of the studio yet!ts?You Laurence Payot; has that been strange?
I'm trying not to think of it as a competition at all, but just a platform to make and show some new work alongside some good friends in what will hopefully be a great group exhibition. That's what I'm interested in mostly, anything else is a bonus. With that frame of mind it is really nice being nominated alongside Laurence, who I've known and worked with for, like eight years or something!
Haha no!As if!If I won I'd probably just thank my Mum or something cliched!
Its a busy year really, I'm currently working on easy does it, an evolving trilogy of exhibitions touring artist-led spaces across the UK. The show is a manifestation of a particular aspect of research in my own practice that I've been thinking about for like 3 years or something, presenting new sculptures by me alongside the work of 10 other artists. Its first incarnation opened in February at David Dale Gallery in Glasgow and the next, very different version will open at Aid & Abet in Cambridge in June, before its final stop at Supercollider in Blackpool in August. Alongside this I'm planning several exciting projects working together with artist Sam Venables that will be really exciting if we can pull them off!


Top Selling Trades. September 2013
1. East of West Vol. 1 TPB (Image)
2. Justice League Vol. 3 HC (DC)
3. Star Wars Vol. 1 TPB (Dark Horse)
4. The Walking Dead Vol. 9 TPB (Image)
5. The Walking Dead 100 Project TPB (Image)
6. Justice League Vol. 2 TPB (DC)
7. Saga Vol. 1 TPB (Image)
9. My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Vol. 2 TPB (IDW)
10. Superior Spider-Man Vol. 1 HC (Marvel)
You have to wonder at what point will Marvel and DC stopped being referred to as the big 2 and incorporate Image into the big 3. With a collection of Walking Dead covers selling considerably better than anything from Marvel and they've published around 50% of the top selling trades consistently every month.
Without getting into the wider argument of quality of books produced by other publishers, it's worth considering how much Image's pricing policy affects peoples purchasing. Saga and East of West are not only the two best books on the list, they also are the two cheapest, with the first volumes RRP being just £7.50.
I've been meaning to pick up Dark Horse's new Star Wars title, based on the original script and written by Brian Wood, this is a really strong entry. I also had no Idea Geoff John's Justice League was so popular so perhaps I should revisit it as well. The time has come for me to stop glossing over My Little Ponies success as it's constant chart appearances can no longer be put down to a fluke and it's legions of fans are not going to rest until it is number one. Congratulations IDW.
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What if my dog overeats black pepper?
The pungent aroma and sharp taste of black pepper add to the unfavorable list of dogs. So, it is almost impossible that your dog ingests too much black pepper except the negligence from your side. As if you have added too much pepper powder in the food made for the dog.
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Dogs are animals that only demand your love and attention. They don’t speak, but they show all their love towards you with their activities and bonding with you. So if you really love your dog, you can also understand their feelings and love by their actions and body language. And being a pet lover, you have to take care of your dog’s health and provide them with healthy food.
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Granted, this article is dated Dec 30, 2003, but we’re obviously still in the recession period that started in Nov. 2000. I’m sure the survey would be similar, if not worse at this point given the hurricanes and legions of companies bellying up right now (Refco, GM) or the continued downsizing.
I think the American worker is streched very, very thin at this point. So, I was interested in what people believe to be the cause.
I personally believe America is in a great “race to the bottom” fueled by both the US consumer’s lack of economic foresight and insatiable demand for lower priced goods and services, and also by the current US political climate which seems to foster an atmosphere of corporate protectionism. I’d like to hear other people’s opinions.
I agree completely and would also add that people are too afraid to take any kind of risk, even though working for someone else your whole life can be one of the worst risks one can take.
I’ve heard (and said) that if you don’t like your job, quit. Well, I realised that’s not always a possibility since there aren’t many (or any) jobs to go to right away and we (many middle/lower class Americans) put ourselves into so much debt we can barely afford to take a week of unpaid vacation, let alone a couple of months to find a job while collecting unemployment.
Ask 1000 people if they believe that they’re being paid what they’re worth and you’ll probably get 999 saying that they aren’t.
Owning your own business is the way to go, but it’s not taught in our public schools (at least not mine) and students aren’t prepared for it.
We’re conditioned to learn how to work for someone else. Schools also teach very little, if any, money management skills. It wasn’t until my second year at a community college that I realy understood credit cards and interest rates.
Even the Government rewards you for owning your own business because it’s all around good for the economy to have more succesful businesses, but again we have to find out on our own about any benefits or grants we may recieve from the Govt. and that’s a big pile of paperwork mess.
Why do you think we are in a recession? Are you basing it on any sort of economic data or is that your opinion?
My opinion is that people work hard to better themselves. Nobody forces you to do so. The US provides the most opportunity of any nation but doesn’t provide a middle class safety net that is popular in socialist oriented countries. It provides a basic poverty level income. Anything else you have to work for. That’s what causes stress.
Since capitalism has outstripped any other form of economic system, it most likely will be the only one to survive.
I own my own company and you are right about working for someone else. Your also right that you don’t learn that in school. You learn how to make money and run a business by watching and observing.  If all three come together you’ll make it, there is no guarantee…only an opportunity.
I base this statement on our taking the fewest vacations and having the highest productivity.
Is it any wonder we consume more natural resources etc., we have EARNED the right to do it.
Are jobs stressful? How can they not be in a productive competitive environment?
If you have many problems with your job, maybe it’s you and not the job?
Whenever I read an article about how terrible our jobs are, it just makes me laugh. Come on, we’re going to whine about THIS now? Jeez, get a hobby!
While the US worker works longer hours than most Western Europeans they are #9 out of 30 OECD members, as several Eastern Europeans and Far East countries work longer hours. As for productivity, The US is #6, after Norway, Luxemburg, Belgium, France and Ireland.
A link to a Kiyosaki article? I am surprised. Anyway did you understand what he is really trying to say?
I don?t have a problem with the government not backing currency with gold as long as they are not printing like crazy, and they have been keeping their printing in check.
But I will say the risk of one now is high. Mostly due to the recent jump in energy prices. I am just worried Greenspan will raise interest rates more,  right now.
Why are people stressed?  How many people do you know who say they have trouble making ends meet, while driving the new car they bought this year to replace the outdated model they bought last year?
Why do you think this (about Greenspan)? I’m curious why keeping inflation under control would be a bad thing?
The problem comes from lack of PROPER management in the big organizations. There is absolutely NO foresight beyond the present quarter and most people in upper management don’t even know the workings of the business that they are managing.
The push to get every “number” squeezed into the current quarter createsOn top of that, companies run as lean on manpower as they possibly can in order to push operating margin. This usually results in a lot of overtime and stress.
Our European counterparts actually have regulations in place that punish companies for employees working overtime. They also don’t have the constant “get it done yesterday and for less money” push that American businesses have.
I agree with this. I never understood why my former company (the one I used to work for, not realy mine) would push to get installs for our POS equipment, sooner, even if that meant taking some scheduled installs away from the next quarter.
This adds to the current quarter, but takes away from the next and doesn’t cause any additional sales (unless you count the extra pressure put on our sales department to sell more).
Counting all the overtime that’s getting paid out and the additional expense of our company paying for faster shipping (thousands of dollars for each system being shipped faster), you’d think that this end-of-quarter-rush is costing the company even more money.


Aftan finally announce that Linen and Silk Weddings now offers win Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt!
Sharm el Sheikh stole my heart the very first time I visited. It is a truly magic destination that offers hospitality, choice of venues and an experience that is unparalleled to any other place I’ve ever been to. and  a bespoke intimate celebration on a boat at sea, or a party in a trendy bar in Naama Bays choices. In the last few months I took my time to understand the market, keep an eye on the demand, and establish connections with suppliers that can deliver the bespoke service I expect to offer at the standards I’m used to. So I’m incredibly excited to be finally able to bring this new wedding planning service to brides and grooms all over who are looking to get married in a unique and mesmerising destination!
♥ Tuesday: the nitty gritty. I will take you through Linen and Silk wedding planning services in Sharm el Sheikh and how it’s all going to work. Don’t worry, nothing too complicated! In fac clearly see the benefits of getting married in Sharm el Sheikh without worries, anxiety or stress.
♥ Wednesday: it’s FAQ time! I’ve compiled a list of questions on getting married in Sharm el Sheikh, from the technicalities of getting married in a foreign country (but remember, I’m trying to keep things simple for you, so the solutions I offer will always be the easiest) to concerns over safety in Egypt and Sharm el Sheikh. Iaddress it in Wednesday FAQ sessions or later on in a follow up post.
♥ Thursday: get inspired. Throughout the last few months I’ve collected inspiration, partly to keep me focused, partly to inspire the suppliers I’ve been talking to, and partly to show you what a Sharm el Sheikh wedding planned by Linen and Silk Weddings might look like. So Thursday is the day I will share it all with you, in two batches, a morning post at 8.15am and an afternoon post at 1.15pm.
♥ Friday: let’s get real. I will share with you a fabulous desert pre-wedding shoot by Tasneen Alsultan, Dubai based wedding photographer offering services in the region but also in Europe and further afield. Tasneem has been a great inspiration and has offered me invaluable support in the months leading up to this day, so I’m really looking forward to introducing her work to you and hopefully work with her on weddings in Sharm el Sheikh and Europe soon.
♥ Sunday: get acquainted with inspiring suppliers. Although I have many European based suppliers who are willing and desirous to travel to Sharm el Sheikh for your wedding, I’m also very keen to work with local suppliers from Arab countries too. They have extremely meticulous attention to details, an exquisite eye for elegance and, of course, knowledge of the local customs, traditions and style, so they can offer you a perfect blend of Western and Arab influence. So on Sunday I will introduce you to Mariam of Natoof, a graphic designer & wedding stationer from a neighbouring country whose work continuously inspires me and with whom I’d love to work in a near future.
All this, believe me, is exciting to say the least (the whole “I’ve done it now so I can’t take it back” is a touch scary too!).
So a BIG BIG thank you to the supportive people who have encouraged me along, and that includes my husband who sometimes must be wondering if his wife has lost the plot, my family who gave me the reassurance I was more than capable of achieving this, Ahmed (my lil’ bro) who was the catalyst to this new venture and who was the first one to listen to this crazy idea and believe that it could be done, Silvia (my lil’ sis) who embarked on a new venture at the same time as me and gave me the strength to do it too, and finally the fellow wedding suppliers who have encouraged me along and those who have done the opposite – the result was still the same: you all made me more determined. So thank you!
 The challenges to get to this point have been many, but I’m not giving up – #projectsharm is no longer a project; it’s now a reality and I cannot wait to work with fabulous brides and grooms who wish to get married in this incredible destination!
Visit my Sharm el Sheikh services page if you’d like to enquire, otherwise come back tomorrow to find out more about my services.


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One hundred years ago today tens of thousands of soldiers went “over the top” in what would prove to be sound of an explosion rang through St Nicholas Cathedral at 7.28am, marking the beginning of a day of remembrance.
Many of those who were killed were mown down by German machine guns which had survived the Allied bombardment.
The moving service continued as the Lord Mayor Coun Hazel Stephenson lit a Remembrance Candle blessed by the Assistant Bishop of Newcastle, Bishop Frank White.
The County Standard and the Union Flag took post either side of the altar.
“The whistles that the troops would have heard as they went over the top and the Cathedral bell tolling 100 times to mark the years that have passed since they gave their lives was incredibly moving,” he said.
“There are still many families who mourn grandparents and uncles from WWI and today is an opportunity to honouy.”
Keith Laws, Chairman of Royal British Legion Northumbria, said: “Today is important because we have got to remember.
“We can’t forget such a sacrifice as that. We don’t want it to happen again.”
Meanwhile a normal day at Newcastle Central was interrupted as actors in costume re-enacted First World War troops arriving at the station.
And at 10am, the cathedral’s bells rang out across the city for one hour to mark all the bell-ringers who died in the conflict.
On the hour, every hour today, The Last Post will be sounded at the Cathedral, followed by a reading from the pulpit and “Reveille”.
A small canister of soil from the Somme will be solemnly paraded down the knave, to be blessed by the Bishop of Newcastle, Bishop Christine Hardman.
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It's not a problem, though; I need to electrify only one city now. But is that behavior intended?
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KAPAA — When Fran Kalb directed Kauai Shorts put on by Women in Theatre last year, she was hooked.
“I got bitten by the bug, and I was inspired to write a play for them,” she said.
It took Kalb about a month to write “Sophomore Girls,” which was inspired by three WIT actors — Jennifer Cullen, Candace Kepley and Mo Sharpe.
“Inspired by Jennifer, Candace and Moe from the shorts, I knew I had to write something for the three of them,” Kalb said.
“Anything artistic and creative is a part of who I am. I’ve done writing before, but it’s not my main thing,” she said.
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Because of that, it presents a challenge because actors like the fanfare and drama of a full production, said Nellie Foster, director.
“It’s hard to contain actors because they want props and costumes,” she said. “But the staged reading allows the focus to be on the material, not what’s going on around it.”
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! But Mr. Tisch does too. As each knishery tries to outdo the other, Benny helps his papa realize there’s room on Rivington Street for more than one knishery.
We were lucky enough to sit down with author Joanne Oppenheim and talk about finding inspiration, celebrating shared history, and The Knish War on Rivington Street.
A. There really was a Knish War on Rivington Street, an event I heard about quite by accident. I was looking up information about the Brooklyn Historical Society and noticed a program by Laura Silver, who called herself the Knish Lady, which struck me funny. The program notes mentioned an article from 1916 in the New York Times about a price war between two knisheries. When I read that article, I knew it was a picture book just waiting to happen.
A. You never know where an idea will pop up. You just need to keep your antennae up. But finding a story, even a true story, is not the same as turning it into a book. My first attempt at telling this story was done in verse. I had fun doing that, but one editor who liked the story did not want the story told in rhyme. I did a total rewrite.
Q. Was that hard? Changing it to prose?
A. Well, I insisted on holding on to Tisch’s Knishes, and kept some of the rhymes for the signs—oops, I do find rhymes all the time. The harder part was giving the story more dimension. The real knish war was strictly a price war. But the war in my book needed more of a conflict. So, I added the age-old fight over the virtues of baked vs fried and round vs square. That wasn’t part of the original story, although today, most knish lovers do have a preference.
Q. What kind of knishes do you prefer?
A. No contest—I like mine round, baked, and filled with potato. By the way, you’ll find a recipe for making them (and the fried ones, too) in the back of the book.
A. I’m sure I was channeling my grandfather, Nathan Fleischer. I have a photo of him in his bakery, which was probably a lot like Max’s knishery. I can still hear the way he and others of his generation of immigrants spoke and how hard they worked to make a better life in their new country. His English was punctuated with Yiddish, but he rarely spoke of the old country—only of leaving it and how he “ran all the way to America.” His favorite song was God Bless America.
Q. How did you bring this time-period and setting to life?
A. As a kid I was a devoted fan of Nancy Drew. But as a teenager I liked reading history—especially biographies and autobiographies. I still enjoy reading mysteries for entertainment but for my work as a writer, I love digging in history books and archives for good stories to share, like the Knish War on Rivington Street.
Thanks, Joanne! Find out more about The Knish War on Rivington Street on our website.


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ABSTRACT Amphotericin B is a polyene macrolide derived from Streptomyces nodosus. Introduced into therapy in 1957, for decades amphotericin B has been the "gold standard" for fighting systemic fungal infections. In order to facilitate its systemic usarmaceutical forms that could reduce its toxicity, especially for the kidney. Because of its low solubility in water and excellent solubility in lipids, amphotericin B is an ideal candidate for lipid-based formulations. Three different lipid formulations for intravenous infusion are currently commercially available: liposomal amphotericin (AmBisome), Amphotericin lipid complex (Abelcet) and Amphotericin colloidal dispersion (Amphocil). The three lipid formulations of amphotericin B show significantly different structural, physical, chemical, characteristicsformulations of amphotericin B are not therapeutically equivalent. First, they are not bioequivalent. Second, even though a complete picture of controlled clinical research designed to compare effectiveness and safety of the three lipid formulations is not available, all the clinical studies analyzed report clear differences in toxicity between the three formulations. AmBisome appears to be clearly less toxic than the other two formulations, in terms of nephrotoxicity and of incidence of infusion-related adverse events. Third, the therapeutic non-equivalence of the three lipid formulations of amphotericin B is further supported by statements of Conferences and Scientific Societies that in their recommendations have awarded different grading to the three lipid formulations. ().
ABSTRACT: Over 3,000 yearly cases of Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) are reported in Brazil. Brazilian Public Health System provides universal free access to antileishmania therapeutic options: Meglumine Antimoniate, Amphotericin B deoxycholate, and Liposomal Amphotericin B. Even though Amphotericin formulations have been advised for severe disease, this recommendation is mostly based on the opinion of experts and on analogy with studies conducted in other countries. Presently, there are two ongoing multicenteravailable therapeutic options. Some other issues require further clarification, such as severity markers and the approach to VL/AIDS coinfection. Brazil is facing the challenge of providing access to diagnosis and adequate treatment, in order to avoid VL-related deaths.Journal of Tropical Medicine 12/2013; 2013:319234. DOI:10.1155/2013/319234
ABSTRACT: In the present study, we developed a self-assembled biodegradable polyglutamic acid (PGA)-based formulation of amphotericin B (AmB) and evaluated its in vitro antifungal potential against Candida albicans. The AmB-loaded PGA nanoparticles were prepared in-house and had a mean size dimension of around 98±2 nm with a zeta potential of -35.2±7.3 mV. Spectroscopic studies revealed that the drug predominantly acquires an aggregated form inside the formulation with an aggregation ratio above 2. The PGA-based AmB formulation was shown to be highly stable in phosphate-buffered saline as well as in serum (only 10%-20% of the drug was released after 10 days). The AmB-PGA nanoparticles were less toxic to red blood cells (<15% lysis at an AmB concentration of 100 μg/mL after 24 hours) when compared with Fungizone(®), a commercial antifungal product. An MTT assay showed that the viability of mammalian cells (KB and RAW 264.7) was negligibly affected at AmB concentrations as high as 200 μg/mL. Histopathological examination of mouse kidney revealed no signs of tissue necrosis. The AmB-PGA formulation showed potent antimicrobial activity similar to that of Fungizone against C. albicans. Interestingly, AmB-bearing PGA nanoparticles were found to inhibit biofilm formation to a considerable extent. In summary, AmB-PGA nanoparticles showed highly attenuated toxicity when compared with Fungizone, while retaining equivalent active antifungal properties. This study indicates that the AmB-PGA preparation could be a promising treatment for various fungal infections.International Journal of Nanomedicine 03/2015; 10:1769-90. DOI:10.2147/IJN.S63155 · 4.20 Impact Factor


This is to reduce solutions of the form "Hey, your answer is wrong and I must be right (with no further justification)".
In the event that you figured out the correct answer, you can post it as a comment on a solution (or even a report) and mention me, then I will convert it into a solution.
Sorry, Calvin. How can I post a comment on a solution if I cannot access that level? By the way there isn't a posted solution and my solution produces the answer posted.
If there has been no solutions posted, then just post it as a report and mention me. I will then convert it from a report into a solution.
I'm not sure what else you mean by "cannot access that level".
@Calvin Lin – I assumed that I couldn't access the solution level because I hadn't submitted a correct answer. Am I the only one that can't get in?


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I am not able to understand the difference between the joint density function and density function for a random variable Z = x1 + x2 where x1, x2 are uniform rvs in [0,1].
Note that $f_{X_1}(x_1)=1$ for $0<x_1<1$ and $0$ elsewhere; similarly for $X_2$.
The joint density is bivariate – the density is a surface.
I think joint density in this case is f(x1,x2) = 1
So, assuming independence, the joint density will be: $f(x_1,x_2) = f_{X_1}(x_1), f_{X_2}(x_2)= 1 times 1=1$ on the unit square and $0$ elsewhere.

Likewise the density function of z is defined as convolution of x1 and x2
It is the convolution if they're independent, yes.
The sum of a pair of quantities is a single quantity — the sum of a pair of random variables is a univariate random variable.
The density function of the sum of independent variables goes from the sum of the smallest values of each variable to the sum of the largest values of each variable. Consequently the sum of a pair of independent variates each on $(0,1)$ will lie in the interval $(0+0,1+1)$ (i.e. on $(0,2)$).
The shape of the density for the sum (as you'll find if you perform the convolution) is symmetric and triangular, though it's also obvious from direct inspection of a picture of the joint density:
The blue arrows show all the density at a fixed $x_1+x_2$; this is evaluated at each point along the red line. You can see the amount of density at each point increases linearly until the peak at 1, then decreases linearly again.


The relationship between Wenger and Weah goes way back to 1988, when Wenger was boss of Monaco FC in France. George Weah was plying his trade in Cameroon when Wenger snapped him up for a paltry sum, by today’s standards of £50,000.00 (fifty thousand pounds). Weah went on to play for Paris Saint- Germain, AC Milan, and later Chelsea and Manchester City football clubs. George Weah, sorry president Weah also went on to achieve the highest personal accolade that many footballers can only dream of, by becoming the FIRST and ONLY African to win the. Upon receiving the award, George Weah immediately displayed his affection for and gratitude, as he immediately handed over the award to Arsène Wenger during the glitzy ceremony. It is therefore, no wonder that those in the know were least surprised by this latest gesture. Weah’s debt and show of gratitude to Wenger has never been in question. But why display such a show of gratitude?


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Name => DTMF_sequence,ActivateOn[/ActivatedBy],App([Args])[,MOH_Class]
То, что вы делаете, заключается в следующем:
1. Присвоение сопоставлению имени, позволяющему включить его в диалплан с помощью переменной канала `DYNAMIC_FEATURES` (подробнее об этом чуть позже).
2. Определение последовательности DTMF, которая активирует эту функцию (мы рекомендуем использовать для этого по крайней мере две цифры).
3. Определение того, на каком канале будет активирована функция и (необязательно) какому участнику разрешено активировать её (по умолчанию обоим каналам разрешено использовать/активировать).
4. Задает имя приложения, которое вызовет это сопоставление, и его аргументы.
5. Предоставление дополнительного класса музыки на удержание (MOH) для назначения этой функции (который будет слышать противоположный канал при выполнении приложения). Если вы не определяете какой-либо класс, вызывающий абонент будет слышать просто тишину.
Вот пример сопоставления приложения, которое вызовет скрипт AGI:11.html%22%20/l%20%22idm46178406440184)
agi_test => *6,self/callee,AGI(agi-test.agi),default
Вы можете добавить это в свой файл _/etc/asterisk/features.conf_ если пожелаете.
Поскольку приложения, вызванные сопоставлением приложений, выполняются вне ядра АТС, вы не можете выполнять приложения, запускающие диалплан (например, `Goto()`, `Macro()`, `Background()` и т.д.). Если вы хотите использовать сопоставление приложений для создания внешних процессов (включая выполнение кода диалплана), то вам нужно будет вызвать внешнее приложение через вызов `AGI()` или приложение `System()`. Дело в том, что если вы хотите выполнить что-то сложное с помощью сопоставления приложения, вам нужно будет это очень тщательно протестировать, так как не все будет работать так, как вам хотелось бы.
Чтобы использовать сопоставление приложения, вы должны объявить его в диалплане, установив переменную `DYNAMIC_FEATURES` где-то перед командой `Dial()`, оединяющей каналы. Используйте модификатор двойного подчеркивания в имени переменной для гарантии того, что сопоставление приложения будет доступно обоим каналам в течение всего жизненного цикла вызова. Давайте добавим его в нашу подпрограмму `subDialUser`, чтобы он был доступен всякий раз, когда любое из наших расширений вызывает друг друга:
[subDialUser]
exten => _[0-9].,1,Noop(Dial extension ${EXTEN},channel: ${ARG1}, mailbox: ${ARG2})
    same => n,Noop(mboxcontext: ${ARG3}, timeout ${ARG4})
    same => n,Set(__DYNAMIC_FEATURES=agi_test)
    same => n,Dial(${ARG1},${ARG4})
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Если вы хотите, чтобы при вызове было доступно более одного сопоставления приложения, вам нужно использовать символ \# в качестве разделителя между несколькими именами сопоставлений:
Set(__DYNAMIC_FEATURES=agi_test#my_other_map)
Причина, по которой символ \# был выбран вместо простой запятой, заключается в том, что более старые версии приложения `Set()` интерпретировали запятую иначе, чем более поздние и синтаксис для сопоставления приложений никогда не обновлялся.
Не забудьте перезагрузить модуль `features` после внесения изменений в файл *features.conf*:
*CLI> module reload features
Вы можете проверить что ваши изменения произошли через команду CLI `features show`.
Кроме того, поскольку мы представляем здесь скрипт AGI, есть некоторые команды, которые необходимо выполнить, чтобы сделать упомянутый скрипт AGI доступным для Asterisk.
$ sudo cp ~/src/asterisk-16.<TAB>/agi/agi-test.agi /var/lib/asterisk/agi-bin/
$ sudo *
$ sudo chmod 755 /var/lib/asterisk/agi-bin/*
Убедитесь, что вы протестировали сопоставление приложения, прежде чем передать его в пользование своим пользователям!
**Динамическое создание сопоставления приложения из диалплана**
Вы можете создавать сопоставления объектов непосредственно из диалплана, делая динамическое определение объекта (и его DTMF) для каждого канала. Это делается с помощью функций набора номеров `FEATURE()` и `FEATUREMAP()`. Допустимые значения для `FEATUREMAP()` включают следующие, устанавливающие или извлекающие последовательность DTMF, используемую для запуска функциональности:
`atxfer`
  Трансфер с уведомлением
`blindxfer`
  Слепой трансфер
`automon`
  Авто `Monitor()` (запись вызовов)
  Разъединение вызова
`parkcall`
  Парковка вызова
`automixmon`
  Авто `MixMonitor()` (запись вызова)
Функция `FEATUREMAP()` позволяет получить текущую последовательность DTMF для этой функции:
exten => 232,1,Noop(Current DTMF for parkcall: ${FEATUREMAP(parkcall)})
Или вы можете использовать последовательность DTMF для особой функции на текущем канале:
exten => 233,1,NoOp()
    same => n,Set(FEATUREMAP(parkcall)=*9)
    same => n,Noop(DTMF for parkcall now: ${FEATUREMAP(parkcall)})
Если вы хотите установить тайм-аут парковки для канала, то можете сделать это с помощью функции `FEATURE()`.


For the global energy system t°C, energy efficiency will have to be one of several important means by which industry reduces its environmental impact (IEA 2019). Severalat despite the existence of cost-effective energy-efficiency measures, implementation of energy-efficiency investments is often low (Rohdin et al. 2007; Trianni et al. 2016; Backlund et al. 2012). According to research, this low implementation is due to (see, e.g. Cagno et al. 2013; Decanio 1998; Engelken et al. 2016; Sorrell 2004; Thollander et al. 2010; Trianni and Cagno 2012). In this context, a barrier is defined as a factor that prevents or discourages a decision or behaviour that appears to be both energy efficient and cost-effective (Sorrell 2004). Most measures outlined in research and policymaking are dominated by the techno-economic perspective (Labanca and Bertoldi 2018). The dominant policy means discussed for supporting energy efficiency are energy audits, energy-audit programmes, and in-house energy management. Here, we will discuss ineffective communication as an important barrier to improving energy efficiency in SMEs and how to make functional communication an enabler of future SME energy-efficiency programmes (compare Hampton 2019). In this article, communication refers to the imparting or exchange of information or knowledge concerning energy efficiency, and the EU Commission’s definition of an SME is used, i.e. aes, management of energy efficiency in industry has traditionally assumed that so-called market failures arise (Palm and Thollander 2020). Regarding energy efficiency, two market failures are in the forefront, information asymmetries, and information imperfections. Lack of information (Sanstad and Howarth 1994) and cost of information means that costs are associated with seeking and acquiring information about energy-efficient solutions (Sorrell 2004), both exemplifying information imperfections. An example of information asymmetry is adverse selection: for example, when a supplier knows more about the energy performance of items than does the purchaser, the purchaser may select an item only in relation to other premises such as price (Jaffe and Stavins 1994). Common are (1) energy-efficiency programmes, including identification of opportunities for technology improvement, generally through energy audits or other technical assistance and (2) direct financing or other facilitation of identified opportunities (Thollander et al. 2010). However, not only is lack of information and knowledge a barrier but also how this information is communicated (Hampton 2019), a matter that will be studied here. We will discuss two programmes targeting SMEs in Sweden, analysing them in relation to how information and knowledge are communicated within these programmes.
A key aspect of all energy programmes is to establish energy management systems and/or strategies in companies (Abdelaziz et al. 2011). Energy management includes the planning of energy-efficiency investments and the care and maintenance of current technology to maintain energy-efficient operations (Gordić et al. 2010). An energy audit is a typical first step when initiating energy-management activities or related policy programmes (Thollander and Palm 2013).
Earlier research has noted that a technical approach is often used when conducting straight forward energy audit programmes (EAPs) and that this approach often leads to energy management being overlooked. This type of analysis hides the influence of SME staff on the technology and the decision-making process (Palm 2009). Change is therefore required in how energy-efficiency programmes are designed (Thollander and Palm 2013). Another problem is that such energy audits are often performed by professionals with a background in engineering (Fleiter et al. 2011) and then given to SMEs that may lack similar background knowledge, making it difficult for the SMEs to interpret the audit results.
Earlier research emphasized information and knowledge transfer, paying less attention to the fact that SMEs do not automatically translate information into useful knowledge. This paper will address this research gap by discussing SME energy-efficiency programmes from the perspective of communication, which entails the active involvement by two parties, for example, in an energy audit. Priority will be given to engaging and involving the SMEs and treating SME perspectives and problems as a starting point. The article will analyse two energy-efficiency programmes run by two Swedish municipalities to improve energy efficiency in SMEs, comparing the methods used and how energy-efficiency information was communicated. First, we will present an overview of earlier research on knowledge and information.
Both Nonaka and Takeuchi (1995) and Polanyi (1983) argued that knowledge should be seen as consisting of two part, also known as information, is often expressed or codified in reports or documents in a formal manner using words and numbers and can easily be diffused between actors (Terzieva 2014), for example, between energy experts and SMEs. Tacit knowledge, on the other hand, involves skills and know-how applicable to specific work, along with unarticulated mental models and understandings that have been internalized and cannot be written down; therefore, this kind of knowledge has a practical or learn-by-doing dimension (Ikujirō Nonaka and Takeuchi 1995; I. Nonaka and von Krogh 2009). Tacit knowledge cannot be learned through demonstration or instruction alone (Lave and Wenger 1991). Personal experience, practice and imitation, storytelling, often required (Terzieva 2014). Tacit and explicit knowledge mplementary. They dynamically interact with each other when individuals and groups engage in creative activities through social interaction (Ikujiro Nonaka 1994; Polanyi 1983). Therefore, learning is rooted in activity and interaction, especially when people attempt to solve problems from an organizational perspective (Arrow 1971).
Knowledge possessed by individuals must be passed along to others for its value to be leveraged. Knowledge flows include the creation, transfer, and integration of distributed knowledge (Cabrera and Cabrera 2005). External partners, such as consultants, can also be an excellent source of new knowledge (Matusik and Charles 1998) providing that they manage to communicate assumptions, calculations, and results properly. Light (1989) explained that communication competence is “a relative and dynamic interpersonal construct”. Communication also includes the exchange of experiences, for example, by the participants in a meeting or conference call. Learners must internalize knowledge, making it their own and situating it in their particular environment (Hildreth and Kimble 2002). From this perspective, knowledge is dynamic, relational, and based on human action; it depends on the situation and people involved rather than on absolute truth or artefacts (Davenport and Prusak 1998).
This relates to the results of research applying the community of practice (COP) theory, which argues for a situated social learning experience. Less-experienced members learn the practice of a community from its more experienced members and by being situated in it (Lave and Wenger 1991). Situated learning activities are often centred on meetings, small-group discussions, conference calls, and group searches for new knowledge topics (Probst and Borzillo 2008; Thollander and Palm 2015). In COP theory, the social context of the various activities through which learning takes place is important for the learning process (Nahapiet and Ghoshal 1998). The context and type of activity are not the only important factors when considering learning. When people learn, their environment iat shapes what is learned (Lave and Wenger 1991). This is because  but are part of a broader network of relations in which meaning is created (Lave and Wenger 1991).
Since participation and reification complement each other, another important aspect of this duality is the balance between the two. Participation and reification must occur in the right proportions for each to remain in equilibrium with the other (Wenger 1998). For example, if all input is reified but there is little opportunity for experience sharing and interactive negotiation, such as in a EAP, then there may be insufficient participation for SMEs to find relevance and generate meaning or value. This insight can help to explain why energy-efficiency programmes that only contain an informational part do not seem to increase realized energy-efficiency measures among SMEs.
Since knowledge is socially constructed, taking an artefact such as a report from an energy audit or an investment plan away from its original context creates interpretive flexibility or latitude for different local interpretations (Star and Griesemer 1989). The knowledge embedded in an artefact during its creation is not simply re-extracted in its new environment or context; rather, a degree of tacit knowledge is necessary to be able to make use of the embedded knowledge (Hildreth and Kimble 2002). Since there is a possibility that certain interpretations could distort the original meaning, iher during the process. Learning in this way takes adv Having people and artefacts travel together restord makes negotiation of meaning possible (Wenger 1998).
Wenger’s notions of reification and participation provide a way forward for energy-efficiency programmes. The German experience with energy-efficiency networks has partly integrated this perspective, and the German model has proven successful in increasing the implementation rate of energy-efficiency measures, not only in SMEs but also in large companies. The idea of energy-efficiency networks emerged in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1987 and then further developed in the 1990s in Switzerland. With inspiration from Switzerland, the first German learning energy-efficiency network was founded in 2002 in the Hohenlohe region, south-east of Baden-Württemberg (Jochem and Gruber 2007). Durand et al.’s (2018) evaluation of German learning energy-efficiency networks (LEENs) shows that the energy savings achieved by 330 companies in 28 LEENs averaged 2.3% per year within 4 years. The German model will be described next.
With this in mind, we will next describe the method used to collect the data. Then we will discuss two methods used in different energy programmes in Sweden to deal with information and communication.
Document studies provided most of the empirical material in case 2. Document studies are to triangulate data (Patton 2015) and here were complemented with interviews. In case 2, the examined energy programme had run for a long period, and documentation of the process and an evaluation were available from the participants and sufficient for the analysis when paired with complementary interviews. The analysed documents concerned the 2009–2016 period and consisted of policies, procedures (including performance-appraisal documents), and final reports from SMEs and the project leader.
The situation in case study 1 was the reverse, since no progress reports or final results existed and little official documentation could be found, making it necessary to conduct interviews; here, the interviews were complemented with the conducted energy audit.
The interviews were audio recordedThe interviewees, municipalities, and SMEs were anonymized, so general terms such as “energy manager” are used when referring to interviewees.
In case study 2, the data were collected from 2016 to 2018. The SMEs interviewed had been part of the energy programme. In total, 22 SMEs had participated between 2009 and 2016. SevenMEs involved in the projects, the project leader, and the involved energy experts. These interviews usually lasted 15–45 min. In this case, the interviews mostly served to complement the documents, providing clarifications and explanations of various aspects evident in the documents (Table 1).
The two cases represent two different ways of supporting SMEs in their efforts to improve their energy efficiency. We will briefly review the structure of both programmes, focusing on differences in terms of communication and knowledge production.
Case study 1 involves an energy efficient programme that ran from 2012 to 2015. Planning began in 2011, when the local government administration drew up a plan to cut the costs and reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of local SMEs by increasing their energy efficiency, mainly by modifying their support processes. Support processes include lighting, compressed air, ventilation, and other processes whose costs are usually summed as part of an installation’s building envelope. The project involved 60 SMEs. Before SMEs joined the programme.e. the project leader and local energy advisors) visited the SMEs to inform them about the programme and invite them to participate. The model to assist the SMEs entailed providing support in several steps, as shown in Fig. 1.
As part of the programme, local SMEs received a free “walk-through audit”, i.e. a level-1 audit. A level-1 audit is characterized by a low level of detail, a short time spent at the company, and little money spent on the audit; it results in a less-detailed repor recommendations. The energy experts were publicly procured by the municipality, which wanted to support local energy companies and SMEs (compare Palm and Backman 2017). Since 60 companies were promised energy audits and project funds were limited, each audit was a “budget audit” in which an energy consultant examined the factors that reflected the consultant’s expertise. Several consultants were involved, and the process resulted in very heterogeneous audits, not necessarily related to, for example, the SMEs’ goals. The “budget audits” also conflicted with the last step of the programme, which was to identify common needs of the participating SMEs in order to procure solutions en masse to gain economies of scale (data from the conducted energy audits).
The focus of this energy-efficiency programme was to provide SMEs with information in the form of an energy audit report and an investment plan, in order to bridge the energy-efficiency gap that the municipal administration viewed as the root cause preventing SMEs from implementing energy-efficiency measures (Interviews: municipal project leader, environmental manager).
This energy-efficiency programme did not require the SMEs to contribute their own resources; the emphasis on the municipal side was on providing information through energy audits and, based on those, to come up with potential improvements. Every step of the programme was controlled by the municipal administration, from goal setting, choice of energy consultants, and how much the energy audit should cost, to identifying the factors the energy consultants should examine, the choice of suppliers to use, and the solutions to be presented. The SMEs were provided with explicit knowledge; they had no way to create knowledge or improve the tacit knowledge dimension.
Before an enterprise joined the network, the project manager from the municipal administration visited the SME and talked with the management team to determine what expectations the team had and whether they were interested in working on an energy-saving project over a 10-month period. Interested companies paid EUR 1000 up front to join the project. The participating SMEs were offered training, tools, and support to help them address energy efficiency both together and individually. Each SME also agreed to document the actions taken, including realized and future measures, and to measure energy use at the start and end of the process. This became an important learning moment for the companies. A common efficiency target of decreasing idle energy use by 15–20% was generally agreed on (Interview: municipal project leader).
The 10-month process began with the municipality inviting the interested companies to a 2-day course on the basics of performing an energy audit of their idle energy use. The course ended with the group collectively analysing one of the participating companies on site, with discussions led by an energy expert. In this way, the companies could learn from one another’s mistakes and successes. An energy audit was then conducted at each participating company, with possible actions being identified by the SMEs themselves. This resulted in an action plan being drafted. The participating SMEs performed level-2 audits with the help of an energy expert who supported their decision-making process and helped with their energy efficiency work. A level-2 audit contains more information about single sites or processes than does a level-1 audit and includes an energy analysis with extensive measurements, detailed calculations on energy savings, and an evaluation of energy-efficiency improvement options.
Municipalities are among several actors engaged in energy-efficiency work in SMEs; other actors such as consulting companies, trade associations, and applied research institutions also work in this area. In Germany, chambers of commerce and in Austria large utilities have also been important energy-efficiency actors (Durand et al. 2018). Municipalities can be important players in this context, as actors emphasizing sustainable transformation, though it is important that the time and resources spent by municipalities to support SMEs be wisely used.
The two cases here studied show two ambitious municipalities with explicit goals. When comparing the two programmes, case 2 was more successful when it came to improving energy efficiency (even if both programme contributed to improved energy efficiency). In case 1 it is however more difficult to relate improved energy efficiency back to the programme, compared to case 2. Several companies in case 1 meant that they would have done the measurement even without the participation in the programme.
The main difference between the programmes was how the SMEs were approached. In the first case, the SMEs involved in the project were provided with free energy audits and energy investment plans. The municipality wished to lower the thresholds to improving energy efficiency and had identified several barriers, such as lack of knowledge and capital. The idea was to provide the SMEs with enough information and free audits, which were themselves expected to induce the SMEs to implement energy-efficiency measures. In case 1, the municipality steered the project based on its own goals, and the participating SMEs had little say regarding what goals should be fulfilled and how this should be done. The SMEs became passive recipients of information. The established network structure was never used, and the SMEs never came together as a network in peer-to-peer learning.
The importance of having a practice element in energy-efficiency programmes was supported by this study (cf. Wenger 1998). The results indicate that energy audits should be seen only as a starting point to identify the energy-efficiency potential of SMEs: the audits must then be complemented by energy-management practices in which the work is done by the SMEs themselves. This finding was supported by Chassein et al. (2018): when they asked energy managers in Germany about what influenced their energy-efficiency investments, most confirmed the importance of discussions at network meetings and that energy audits as such were not as important for their investments.
The energy-efficiency programme in case 1 applied a top–down approach, leading to a sender–receiver relationship that never contributed to any deep learning among the participating SMEs. The programme in case 1 was based on giving information and financial support to the SMEs, while the programme in case 2 supported the involved SMEs in actively working on energy efficiency in their own organizationin order to improve energy efficiency. The SMEs in case 2 improved their energy efficiency more than those in case 1, and one reason for this seems to be that energy efficiency became embedded in the organizations, in line with Durand et al.’s (2018) findingsis part of the project “Technology Procurement: Local Policy Means for Energy- Efficient Business”, funded by the Swedish Energy Agencyve and valuable comments.
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We’ve been swooning over the royal engagement news since it broke—how about you? From interviews with the happy couple to photographs of the stunning ring (and oh-so elegant nail polish), we’re loving getting to know Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and sharing in their celebrations.
One piece of information we’ve learned about Markle brings her even closer to our Southern hearts. Thanks to her appreciation for handwritten notes and classic styles, we’ve long known her taste was impeccable, but now we know her choice of extracurriculars has always been top-notch too. While a student at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois—she studied theatre and international relations—Markle joined Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, making her a member of the Greek community many Southerners know and love.
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Markle’s sorority recently released her 2000-2001 sophomore sorority portrait (aka: the composite photo) in celebration of her impending nuptials and as a nostalgic look back on her time at the university. Shared by the Chicago Sun-Times, the snapshot showcases an early example of Markle’s timeless style, as she’s wearing a simple black turtleneck and a lipcolor we'd all like to add to our makeup collections.
Southerners know their letters—they also know that once you go Greek, you’re a brother or sister for life. Southern Kappas will no doubt be over the moon to learn about Markle’s sorority ties. Due to her impressive acting career, passion for public service, and humanitarian work as a World Vision Global Ambassador and UN women’s advocate, we think the royal-to-be has been, and continues to be a point of pride for the entire Greek community.
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Are you a Kappa Kappa Gamma or a member of the wider Greek community? We can’t wait to learn even more about the happy couple—and hopefully see more throwback photos—in the weeks and months to come.


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Grossmont High completes new Event Center building
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Performing Arts Department chair Amity Eckert shares, “We are thrilled! I see us working interdepartmentally to create meaningful and collaborative performances. Students will also now be able to expand their knowledge of technical theatre, particularly with regard to technology so they will have real world experience in a state of the art theatre space.”
The 1929 cast of “Riding Down the Sky” in the 1922 GUHS Auditorium
In 1936, as part of the WPA funded construction on campus, the north wing of the school was demolished and rebuilt as a two-story classroom building with classrooms for English and business, later called the “Old Main.” The new auditorium-gymnasium (now called the Old Gym) was completed in 1937. However, over the next eight decades, it was increasingly obvious that it was more of a gym than a theater, yet large productions such as the annual Christmas Pageant and musicals took place there, collaborative projects within the Performing Arts Department.
Principal Dan Barnes reflects, “I am very proud of our Performing Arts department, one that dates back to our beginning in 1920 and that continues to be a very successful program full of talented people. This beautiful and modern venue will showcase our talented performing arts students. The Events Center provides a state-of-the-art facility which will bring together our dance, choral, digital music, and drama programs in a central location designed to promote student collaboration and interaction among all our performing arts programs.”
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When reading copious amounts of writing by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., some quotes just stick in the reader's mind.," is one powerful quote that you aren't likely to forget, (Nonviolence: The Only Road to Freedom). What can a little white Jewish girl like me have to say about such a powerful writer, inspirational speaker and brilliant man as Dr. King?What can I, who have never known a struggle even close to the monumental struggle Dr. King championed for nonviolence, possibly add to a discussion about nonviolence?


Thousands of Brazilians gathered in the Northeastern city of Recife to pay their respect to presidential candidate Eduardo Campos who was killed in a plane crash four days ago.
Some at the Sunday funeral sang Pernambuco’s hymn and held flags of the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB), mourning the loss of the candidate of PSB to run the Oct 5 He was running third in opinion polls.
The remains of Campos arrived on Saturday night to Recife’s Airbase, where relatives, friends and colleagues of the socialist candidate, including Silva, waited outside for the arrival.
Campos will be buried next to his grandfather Miguel Arraes, a famous left-wing leader in Pernambuco, who died on Aug 13, 2005, exactly nine years before his grandson.


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If you have tickets to Lapland UK in Ascot this winter, make sure you visit The Royal Foresters as part of your trip, it's wonderful.
Surrounded by thick woodland of Swinley Forest, the cosy pub has roaring log fires and a menu of delicious Mediterranean-inspired food.
Located less than a five-minute drive from Surrey near Bagshot, the family friendly pub reopened in the summer of 2018 following a refurbishment that took around a year to complete.
It now boasts 24 boutique bedrooms for those wanting to extend their experience, plus incredible pizzas all made in front of guests in a wood-fired oven.
Unlike other pizzas you may have had, every pizza here has a unique smok.
Customers can 'build their own' from dozens of delicious toppings (including the sauce and cheese) or choose from one of the tried and tested classics such as margherita, quattro stagioni, funghi and napoletana.
Lapland UK reopened for its 12th year on November 16 so I decided to pop down to the pub to see what it would be offering excitable festive-fuelled guests.
In case you're unfamiliar with Lapland UK, it's quite spectacular, so much so, tickets go on sale months in advance and get snapped up immediately despite the hefty price tag.
It is a Christmas event like no other and families with young children get to experience what the arctic is really like deep in Whitmoor Forest complete with reindeer, husky dogs and of course Father Christmas and his elves.
Anyway, during my visit to the pub I watched the pizza pros in action and I was blown away.
I arrived with my dad on a bitter evening looking for something warm and comforting to fill our rumbling tummies.
When we first came through the main entrance beautifully framed with wisteria, we spotted a stunnings.
The historic building may have been refurbished, remade and redesigned last year, but it still retains many charming features making it both cosy and classy.
Earlier this month Alex Balan, Oakman Inns’ pizza trainer, who is responsible for training all the pizza chefs in the pub chain including the ones at The Royal Foresters and sister pub The Lost Boy in Farnham, was one of 16 finalists in the National Pizza Awards, so I knew we were in for a treat.
Cooked in a wood-fired pizza oven in front of diners, we walked up to the open kitchen to have a closer look at our dinner being made.
We were shocked at just how quick the pizzas took in the piping hot oven and how traditionally they were put together.
It looked easy but no doubt if I tried copying the method at home I would end up with dough on the floor.
Made with Italian ingredients and techniques, the authentic Neapolitan pizzas looked, smelt and tasted amazing.
Unable to decide which pizza to order, I went for quattro stagioni, which has a different topping on each quater.
It was made up of smoked pancetta, artichokes, mixed mushrooms, olives, fresh basil, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
The blown, blackened crust was perfectly crisp and seasoned, the base was soft and chewy and those toppings were absolutely fantastic - they melted in the mouth.
My dad was equally impressed with his poll bianco, made up of a chicken, smoked pancetta, béchamel sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano, mozzarella and a red onion marmalade.
While we watched the clever chefs at work, we saw one of them make a children's pizza and it was so cute.
Shaped like a fish, the amusing dish was topped simply with a rich tomato sauce and stringy mozzarella cheese and it cost only a fiver.
The adult pizzas were great value too, with prices starting from £6.50.
If you are thinking of visiting, there are a dozen pizza, plus calzones available too.
Our debut at The Royal Foresters was wonderful.
The setting was alluring, the pizza divine and the staff fabulous.
We left the cosy spot with satisfied, full bellies and couldn't wait to return to try some of the other tempting dishes on the menu including British pork belly slow-roasted in cider, beer battered fish and chunky chips and fried oregano and lemon breaded chicken breast.
They also serve breakfast until 11am each day which sounded glorious - my eye was on the bacon brioche bun topped with a fried free range egg.
Address: London Road, Ascot, SL5 8DR.
Book: To make a table reservation call the pub on 01344 596480.
Facilities: Toilets, bedrooms, free parking, child friendly, gluten and vegan options and a garden terrace.


Established by Date Masamune (a famous warlord of the Sengoku period) more than 400 years ago, the tradition of holding the Sendai Tanabata Festival continues to this day.
In ancient time, the festival was no more than a simple ceremony held in every household to pray for a rice harvest. But the past 90 years have seen increasingly broader participation by citizens and the festival has turned into a lavish ceremony that attracts about 2 million spectators every year. Among other things, ornate decorations in various shapes and sizes are a must-see!
The main attractions concentrate in central Sendai front of every shop.


A Sri Lankan national has appealed to the Criminal Court to release his passport, which has been held for over a year in relation to a case concerning the discovery of hundreds of bottles of cheap‘Reeko’ Moosa Manik.
In February last yearLocal media reported that during the court hearing during the investigation police told the judge that the main subject of the investigation was a person known only as ‘Tin Tin’.
The main suspect in this Case was Tin Tin ? Who else was involved ? Captain Haddock and Professor Calculus ? This is ridiculous....
with the amount of whiskey involved it was prob haddock!!
TinTin and the Mysterious Case of the Booze Smuggling Driver.
It surely must be Tin Tin!
Captain Haddock would never ever send down even a drop of whiskey down his throat! No way!
Where are the detectives, Thompson and Thomson when you need them? Surely, The Maldivian Police cannot be more incompetent than these two?
The real crime here is to have such ineffective Prosecutors and police that they cant come up with some evidence or conclusions in A YEAR!!!
Clearly this is a political sensitive case who is "taken into the shadows to be forgotten".
So how long will the case take before someone pulls their finger out of their a..hole and start working for once??
Toy police and circus prosecutors run by incompetent politicians is what it is - totally.
How hard can it be!!??
Have it been a ordinary person, he/she would already be in jail.


What does Breaking Bad‘s Badger do when he isn’t thinking up Star Trek script ideas or sharing a pizza with Skinny Pete? He catches up with his spirit animal, the Honey Badger.
Jimmy Fallon released a video Wednesday night of Badger narrating the actions of his vicious spirit animal. From catching snakes (in trees!) to running “in slow motion,” Badger was definitely impressed with the nonchalant attitude of his Animal Kingdom counterpart. Or, as he put it, “He just doesn’t give a sh–.”