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Low in the eastern sky in the hours before dawn on Monday, March 20, (the first day of northern Spring) the last quarter moon will sit 2.5 degrees above the ringed planet Saturn. With Saturn rising at 2:30 a.m. local time, the pair will be best viewed before 7 a.m. local time.
If you have a telescope, you might want to consider setting your alarm on Monday (March 20) for around 5 a.m. local daylight time (4 a.m. standard time if you live in Hawaii, Arizona or Puerto Rico, which do not observe daylight time). If you step outside at that hour and look southeast, you'll see what are probably the two most popular celestial objects to look at through a telescope: Earth's moon and the planet Saturn.
On Monday, which is the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, the moon will be just hours away from officially arriving at its last quarter (or half-moon) phase. And hovering about 2 and a half degrees below the moon will be Saturn, the "Lord of the Rings."
Over the years, people have told me that they own a telescope but have never viewed Saturn through it. The reason? Most beginners in astronomy have trouble making a positive identification of the planet.
Indeed, to the unaided eye, there is nothing outstanding about Saturn. Venus and Jupiter can be identified by their great brilliance, and Mars has a distinctive fiery orange color. Saturn is indeed bright, but it does not seem to "stand out" against the star background. So what you'd really like to have is some sort of benchmark to know positively where it is.
That benchmark on Monday morning will be the moon.
And don't forget to check out the moon, too!
Many people may say that the best time to look at our nearest neighbor is when it's at full phase, but that's probably the worst time to look at it! When the moon is full, it tends to be overly bright, as well as flat and one-dimensional in appearance. In contrast, the several-day interval when the moon is around first- or last-quarter phase is when we get the best views of the lunar landscape right along the sunrise-sunset line, or terminator.
Some people may question why we call the moon at this particular phase a "quarter moon," considering it is plainly obvious that what we see in the sky is a half-illuminated moon.
The "quarter" in "quarter moon" refers not to what we see in the sky, but rather to the fact that the moon is beginning its final quarter in its 29.53-day cycle, known as a synodic month. The word "synodic" is derived from the ancient Greek word "sunodos," which means "meeting." During the new-moon phase, the moon "meets" the sun, and thus a synodic month begins at new moon — and the moon is entering the last quarter of that month at last-quarter phase.
If you do get outside with your telescope in the predawn hours Monday, I bet you'll be so fascinated by what you see that you'll stay outside almost until sunrise. And incidentally, the direct rays of the sun will cross the equator heading north at 6:29 a.m. EDT (1029 GMT), marking the vernal equinox, the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
What a great way to kick off a Monday!
Editor's note: If you capture an amazing photo of the moon and Saturn, or any other night-sky view, and you'd like to share it, send images and comments to the Space.com team at spacephotos@space.com.


text: The reading from the Acts of the Apostles reminds us that we, too, bear witness to the risen Lord. The presence of Christ is within us, making us new, transforming us, turning us into stewards of the Good News. There is no more time for holding grudges, disliking others, seeking vengeance, maintaining old prejudices, tolerating bias. We are Christ’s joy and instruments of his peace. Our world is reordered. Reflect on how we are called to let Christ’s forgiveness, reconciliation and love permeate our lives. We are Easter people. Rejoice!

industry_corpus2: Others


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can be enforced by the compiler is preferable.
That "somebody" was me. That is, I looked at all the callers of these functions and checked that none of them go above MAX_RW_COUNT. That being said, it doesn't hurt to put in an eassert to check this as well (thanks, Eli). It would be a pain to check all the callers at compile-time, alas.
we could use the proper prototype even on Windows ?
There is. However, the Gnulib 'read' does some stuff that the Emacs 'read' doesn't (and vice versa). Nobody has taken the time to try to unify them, and it's possible that unifying them would not be a good idea overall.

industry_corpus2: Programming


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Since "Trend Analysis" is one of the most common top-line univariate analysis new analysts are often tasked with, I am going to use this example to demonstrate why such Champions ("Champ Analysis") must be challenged with “Challenger Analysis" or “Challenger Modeling.” I have devoted this post to the Champ and Challenger Analysis, deferring the Challenger Modeling to a future post.
Champ Analysis: Many trade/research organizations and government agencies publish the Monthly Median Sale Prices for pre-owned and new homes. As a result, these Monthly Median Analyses have become the industry standard, prompting analysts to put together graphs, etc. to show the market trend. If they are not seasonally adjusted (generally they aren't, except Case-Shiller), M-O-M is less meaningful. If the series is extended, Y-O-Y (Jan-17 vs. Jan-18 or Q1-17 vs. Q1-18) is more meaningful as they are (sort of) seasonally adjusted. If you have to show such unchallenged trend(s), at least make it emphatically clear to your bosses that the latter is more meaningful. In any case, no data-savvy boss will ever use an unchallenged study to take important business decisions.
Challenger Analysis: Alternatively, if you have access to the Sale Price and Net Bldg SF (Living Area or Heated Area), build a Challenger analysis to produce a normalized trend. Remember, it has to be organic, meaning the monthly stats must come from the variable SPSF (Sale Price divided by Bldg SF). Do not just divide the Monthly Median Sale Price by Monthly Median Bldg SF as they are mutually exclusive. Now, use this trend to challenge the Champ.
Caution: before running the stats on SPSF, make sure there is no structural shift in the monthly median Bldg SFs. They must be well within a normal margin of error (say 5%) of the overall median. For instance, if the overall median is 2,000 SF, all monthly medians must be within that +/- 5% range. If you notice the tail end of the curve has been steadily shrinking (say around 1,650 SFs), make adjustments for the variances before challenging and highlight the point in your write-up, proving that you are well aware of the on-going change in the demand pattern.
Now, take a look at the Broward County graphs. While the Champ (top chart) shows a bearish double top, the normalized Challenger trend (bottom chart) is almost diametrically opposite. Instead of a bearish double top, it shows an extremely bullish upsloping double bottom, even eclipsing the prior high of $180/SF. Read my prior "Broward County" post for an in-depth analysis (see the link below). This analysis proves why a superficial top-line univariate trending – despite being the industry standard – is inadequate, particularly in taking informed business decisions.
Better yet, present the Champ-Challenger Analysis with an expanded percentile curve, preferably between the 5th and 95th percentiles, thus ignoring the outliers (to having to manually validate the sales for this project). As you stack up the monthly percentile curves, any shift in the demand pattern will also stand out (the median alone won't show that).
If you submit these two analyses side by side to your bosses, you will become a highly sought-after analyst - in no time!

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


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What is that pain in my leg?
Leg pain stinks, that’s pretty straight forward. You feel it every time you take a step - there’s no avoiding it. Virtually everything we do, even sitting, has something to do with our legs. If you have leg pain, chronic or acute, you are already intimately aware of that fact. What you may not have known isn’t necessarily even related to your legs. As is sometimes the case, leg pain can actually be caused by spinal issues. At Living Well Medical in NYC, non-surgical treatment of the spine is one of our strengths, so we see cases like these all the time. Let’s explain a little more what’s happening in your body that makes you leg hurt so badly.
As you likely know, the spine houses and protects the nerves as they provide sensation, information and movement to the body. Near the base of the spine in the lumbar region are the nerve roots that supply the legs and lower body with nerve function, what we call innervation. Sometimes due to anatomical defects and sometimes due to injuries, these nerves can be compressed or pinched which leads to inflammation and pain. In the worst cases, long term pinched nerves (or impingement as it is also called) can lead to muscle weakness and numbness.
In cases like these, a herniated disc might be the cause of the pinched nerve and leg pain. My practice has a number of different therapies and treatments available for conditions like these. In fact, we are well prepared to treat most any kind of pain. Of particular use for disc-related pain is spinal decompression therapy, a relatively new technology for spinal disc treatment. Chiropractic, physical therapy, and Active Release Technique have also proven invaluable in treating leg pain.
At our SoHo NYC office we see people with pain ranging from sports injuries to severe back pain. If you are suffering with leg pain, call us - we want to help: (212) 645-8151.
Spinal Decompression has saved so many from dangerous surgery. My patients are so thankful after finishing the sessions and are able to live a normal life once again...with all their parts intact. Thanks Dr. Shoshany for spreading the word.
I know from personal experience that pinched nerves can be EXTREMELY painful. I started seeing a chiropractor and instantly felt relief. Now I just go for maintenance adjustments and can happily say I've never had another pinched nerve.
I am amazed on a weekly basis on how many people have opted for surgery before trying spinal decompression...This procedure works AMAZINGLY WELL and supports the body's ability to heal and grow naturall without drugs and surgery.
If you are a surgery candidate - please try this first as so many people (you can see all the testimonials!) have had success!

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


text: A Test of Commitment: 15 Challenges to Stimulate Your Devotion to Christ. Chapter One: A Glass of Wine (Jeremiah). Chapter Two: Scribbling and Salivating at the Doors of the Gate (David). Chapter Three: A Vineyard in Jezreel (Naboth). Chapter Four: A Love Thats Real. Chapter Five: The Proceeds of a Property Deal (Ananias and Sapphira).. Chapter Six: The Snare of the Devil . Chapter Seven: Ten Silver Coins and a Suit (The Young Levite). Chapter Eight: Two Mules; Load of Earth (Naaman). Chapter Nine: Bread and Water in the Prophet’s House (Jeroboam). Chapter Ten: A Different Kind of Fire (Nadab and Abihu). Chapter Eleven: A Second Ephod (Gideon). Chapter Twelve: A Piece of Brass (Hezekiah). Chapter Thirteen: Seven Locks of Hair (Samson). Chapter Fourteen: The Bleating of Sheep (Saul). Chapter Fifteen: Love for the World (Demas).

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I am friends with a chef. I real professional chef who directs and staffs and manages a HUGE professional kitchen. I have no idea how many people they serve everyday, but I do know he works crazy hard, makes amazing food, and he's willing to teach me something new every time we hang out - cheers to you Tom! On top of all of this, he's married to a dear friend of mine who's been adding love and joy to my world for 23 years! Last time we had a weekend together he taught us Beer Can Chicken - this is hands down my favorite way to make a chicken. We've cooked this chicken in our smoker, and baked it in the oven. It's moist, delicious and super easy.
The second recipe is a great way to use up the extra bits of Beer Can Chicken. I love spicy salads, (Lettuce Wrap Salad and this Mango Chilli Chicken Salad are some favorites!) and this is a great new one for our rotation. Like a lot of my recipes, I upped the veggies. In this particular recipe I decreased some of the oil used in the dressing.
Pat dry the chicken, remove the neck and organs and rub it all over with your favorite dry rub. My dear chef friend made ours, it is smoky a little sweet, tangy with a little kick of spice. We are so lucky!!
Drink half a beer and place the can in the cavity of the chicken. The bird needs to stand up on the beer can. Bend the can a bit if needed. Place the bird and can on the foil lined baking dish. Bake at 350 until the thickest part registers 165 degrees. About an hour and 15 minutes.
We baked this chicken specifically to use shredded. Sunday night we made pizzas and this was part of a BBQ Chicken Pizza. Monday I made a green salad for lunch and topped it with some chicken. Monday night we made the Sweet and Spicy Peanut Noodle Salad with a bit more of this chicken. This salad is SO good!
Sriracha - to taste. We added ours on top of the salad servings since we were sharing with our toddler.
Start a pot of water to boil for the noodles and start in on the dressing. In a very large bowl, whisk all of the dressing ingredients until smooth. We added the Sriracha later to keep the dressing mild so our toddler would eat it.
Next chop all of the veggies. I used a mandolin to thinly slice the cucumbers and carrots. Grating them would be just as easy and just as nice.
When the noodles are done, rinse in very cold water and toss with the dressing. Add in the veggies and toss until everything is nicely coated in dressing and nicely mixed up.
Serve in bowls and top with chopped peanuts, more cilantro and some Sriracha.

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


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Can I have a sleep aide to help me get to sleep?
We have found that people don’t have difficulty falling asleep during their sleep study. Our sleep technologists are unable to give you a sleeping aide. If you are concerned about being able to fall asleep during your sleep study, make sure you speak with your provider during your consultation appointment.
Should I take my medication before my sleep study?
During your initial consultation your sleep technologist will go over your medications with you. At that time they will instruct you to stop your medication if needed. Only under certain circumstances will you need to discontinue your medication prior to your sleep study. If you need to take medication while you are in the sleep lab, please notify your sleep technologist so that the medication can be documented for the reviewing sleep specialist.
What do I need to bring to my study?
You should bring items that will make you feel more comfortable such as favorite pillow or blanket. Bring two piece pajamas or a tee shirt and shorts to sleep in. Any medications you need to take before bed, during the night, or first thing in the morning. If you need to take medications before bed or during the night, please let your sleep technologist know. If you need to check your blood sugar or take insulin, please be sure to bring any supplies needed. We do have bottled water, but if you require snacks during your stay you will need to provide them. We do have a refrigerator and microwave should these items be required. We do have shower facilities available with shampoo and body wash; however you are welcome to bring toiletries to get ready for your day.
What if I get hot or cold in the night during my sleep study?
A cooler room is a better sleeping environment. The rooms at ISDC feel a little cooler than normal because of the heating/air conditioning system that circulates air more than is typically circulated at home. If you need an extra blanket please let your sleep technologist know. They will be happy to provide you with an extra blanket. If you get too warm, each of our rooms have fans available if needed.
What if I have been using CPAP for several years and I start feeling tired again or start snoring again, what should I do?
You should call your sleep specialist and let them know. Regular yearly check-ups are important to help identify these kinds of issues before they become a problem. CPAP supplies are medical devices that require prescriptions, just like medications, which will be renewed during your yearly check-up.
What if I need to go to the bathroom while I’m hooked up to all those wires?
This is actually a very easy task. Because all of the wires which are attached to you are plugged into a portable jack box, all you need to do is say that you need to go to the bathroom in a normal speaking voice. The sleep technologist will hear you and come in and unplug the jack box and you are then free to get up. Please do not attempt to get out of bed without assistance as you may injure yourself or our equipment. If the sleep technologist doesn’t answer right away, it may be that they are in another room assisting another patient. Please be patient, wait a moment, and then ask again.
What is the arrival and release time for the sleep study?
We request that people arrive at 8:00 pm because some people need a little more time to get ready for bed. We provide TV in each room to help you relax before being prepared for your study. The sleep technologists start waking patients up at 6:00 am. If you do require an earlier wake up time, please let the sleep technologist know when you are being prepared for your study.
What should I do if I take a sleep aide for my sleep study and I wake up the next morning feeling groggy?
The medication given to patients usually does not have carry over effect, however everyone may react differently. Be sure and tell your sleep technologist if you feel groggy in the morning because you should not leave the sleep center until you feel awake enough to drive. If you feel groggy and do not stay, you may be asked to sign a Leave Against Medical Advice form.
What should I wear to sleep in?
Due to having mixed gender we require patients to have a top and bottom to sleep in. The belts that are placed around the chest and abdomen also can rub against bare skin and slip less when placed over a shirt. Most patients choose to sleep in a tee shirt and pajama bottoms, or shorts. Silky nightwear is not recommended because there can be too much static electricity buildup with silk.
What will I need to do if the sleep specialist advises me to stop my medications?
The sleep specialist has determined that there is a possibility that the medication that you are currently taking may have an adverse effect of a test they want you to undergo. If this affects you, Iowa Sleep Disorders Center will attempt to contact the provider that prescribed the medication and together will determine if your medication can safely be stopped for the test. We do not discontinue any medication without the prescribing provider and your consent.
Why can’t my sleep technologist tell me about my study?
Our policy at Iowa Sleep requires that the sleep disorders specialist review all studies. The sleep study and its analysis and interpretation are part of a complex process. Many hours of work are required by specially trained professionals in order to fully understand the significant amount of data gathered from you during the night. Your sleep technologist will begin to process or “score” the large amount of data recorded during the night. A sleep specialist with special knowledge of sleep and its disorders then interprets the information to come up with a final diagnosis. Because the night technician may not be aware of your medical history, they are not qualified to make detailed comments on your study. Some information about your sleep study cannot be revealed because there are questions that are asked about your sleep on your Morning Questionnaire. Some sleep disorders effect the perception of sleep and by giving you the answers, the questionnaire would not be a good means to help the sleep specialist diagnose and treat you.
Why do I need to bring a list of my current medications?
Prescribed, over-the-counter medications, and recreational or street drugs can disrupt sleep and affect the outcome of a sleep study. Some medications cause drowsiness or other side affects that prevent a good night’s sleep. It is important that you communicate all medications/drugs that you take, regardless of the source, as this can affect how our medical staff treats your sleep disorder. If you are not truthful in disclosing medications, the sleep specialist may prescribe medications that can be dangerous if mixed with other substances or may result in the provider refusing to refill medication prescriptions.
Will I be sleeping in a single hospital bed?
West Des Moines and Ankeny sleep centers feature full or queen size adjustable air mattress beds. You are able to adjust the firmness to your liking. We also have select beds that have elevating head and feet for those that need these for medical reasons. We will ask that you sleep as close to flat as possible to obtain accurate results. Our bedrooms are homey and comfortable with handicap accessible restrooms available with showers so you can get ready for work at our sleep centers if you desire. We recommend that you bring items such as a pillow or blanket if it will make you more comfortable.
Will my insurance pay for a sleep study?
We accept most insurance. Iowa Sleep attempts to verify insurance and obtain prior authorizations prior to your scheduled sleep study. If you have questions or concerns about specific coverage, we recommend you check with your insurance company to make sure that a sleep study is covered under your plan and what benefits apply. It is important that you know what your deductible, co-insurance, and out of network benefits are if they apply to your plan. Please contact the phone number on your insurance card or contact us with any questions that you have regarding your insurance. Ultimately insurance coverage is your responsibility; however we can assist you with questions.


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Xbox Austraila is giving players the chance to play video games on a huge screen. To be exact, they’re giving players the chance to play on a movie screen, but limited to just one AAA game- Forza Horizon 4.
“Xbox is celebrating the launch of Forza Horizon 4 in Australia with a real-world Forza Horizon Drive-in Cinema!
For one night only, we are giving fans the chance to be amongst the first in Australia to explore the fourth addition to the open-world playground racing series. This event promises to be part car show, part game experience and part cinema.
Fans of the series will be the first in Australia to play through the game in a real-world Drive-in Cinema. Players will be able to play the game in a movie theater for one night only. They’ll be able to watch game demos live from a Forza McLaren 720S complete with food, movie snacks, and beverages followed by a screening of Mad Max: Fury Road.
Ben Penrose, Art Director for Playground Games, will also be at this event to answer fan questions. The event takes place at the Skyline Drive-In Blacktown on Septemeber 7th in Blacktown, Australia. Entry is $20 with a car and additional riders cost 410 per person. The game will release October 2nd for PC and Xbox One.

industry_corpus2: Gaming


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The Florida Marlins' sad, sad season has gone from merely pathetic to positively ridiculous. Yesterday, the interwebs were atwitter with speculation over why the team suddenly sent closer Leo Nuñez to his native Dominican Republic only hours after helping the Fish defeat the Atlanta Braves.
Well, last night we found out why: turns out Nuñez has been playing under a false identity. His real name is Juan Carlos Oviedo and he's 29, a year older than previously claimed.
Jesus. Could this season get any worse?
Nuñez/Oviedo isn't the first pelotero dominicano to have ID issues. Danny Almonte famously faked his age while leading his national team to third place at the 2001 Little League World Series.
According to the AP, the Marlins have known for "several months" of Nuñedo's identity crisis, which perhaps explains why he's pitched 97 mile-per-hour turds all summer long. Yet the team only decided to suspend him yesterday.
The current scandal comes as a swift kick to the cup for an already reeling Marlins organization. We're dead last in the division, our best pitcher is inexplicably retiring, and the team's new logo looks like a vomit-streaked McDonald's sign.
There is, however, a bright spot on the horizon -- literally, a really, really fricking bright spot that has been scalding our retinas into a permanent Rick Scott-like stare for weeks.
We're talking, of course, about the Marlins $515 million new stadium, which will host MLB's opening day next season.
If, like us, you've put off buying season's tickets because the metallic mound looks like a festering pustule on a syphilitic prick, there is good news. The Miami Herald reports that the stadium roof will soon be sheathed in a layer of glare-resistant rubber.
So fear not: The Condome © (you heard it here first) is now safe for yet another underwhelming, scandal-filled season.

industry_corpus2: Sports


text: A motocross track with a supercross feel. New and different made to improve your skills. Technical enough for pros yet easy enough for beginners. Track designed by Randy Mennenga of Race Track Designs of California. You can sharpen your riding skills and enjoy doing it.