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![]() ![]() This gives you the added advantage of earning lots of HHonors points and use of the pools at The Las Vegas Hilton. The Karen Avenue property also has the advantage of allowing you to bill meals you eat at the Las Vegas Hilton to your room. I do not think you would have anything to worry about taking your children into the Las Vegas Hilton. The Flamingo is no longer a Hilton owned or managed facility to the best of my knowledge. I think the Las Vegas Hilton is a much more family oriented hotel and Casino than The Flamingo. If your primary concern is about what your children may be exposed to, then you may wish to consider the HGVC at The Las Vegas Hilton or HGVC on the Las Vegas Strip. The Flamingo pools are very nice and we have never had a problem using the Flamingo pools while staying at the HGVC at The Flamingo. However, I have never seen topless or nude bathing at the Flamingo. There may be topless dancers inside the Flamingo Casino. Also, are there cabanas available for rent by HGVC guests? Know the hours? We like swimming evenings best however - is that possible? I read the Mandalay pools close at 6pm - that's ridiculous! Please share what you know of the pools at the Flamingo. We have few fun pools in SF bay area, and weather usually not great for swimming either. We tried leaving kids at home with our husbands, but that seemed a waste when they could have been having fun too. Usually we meet up at Disney World once a year too, but we want to continue going to Vegas each year too, with the whole family. Maybe Mandalay is better for kids perhaps? We've always stayed each year at Venetian or Bellagio, always in comped suites, meeting up with friends, who also now have kids too. Is this property unsuitable for children? I don't mind them seeing topless sunbathers - I sunbathe topless myself, but if there is full nude dancing by the pool, or something like that viewable from the HGVC rooms, then need to rethink our plans to one day go there. ![]() Then is there yet another pool that is topless? How many pools are adult only, how many allow kids? Are all the Flamingo pools available to the HGVC guests? ![]() Is it fun also for kids - slide, any features, etc? Is it typical 3 ft depth like most Vegas hotels these days?Īlso the main Flamingo Hotel pools - which is which? Is the GO POOL the adult only pool & is it the largest of the pools - the free-form one with the palm trees, or is it the other pool that is oval in shape basically? Did the GO POOLs change from the smaller to the larger? I see photos of both labeled GO POOL, and some photos are of the big meandering palm tree pool, and some photos are of the oval pool. Does anyone have a breakdown of all the Flamingo pools? I know there's a dedicated pool for HGVC Flamingo. ![]() ![]() ![]() Your pharmacy can tell you if it is part of the Medi-Cal Rx network. Most Kaiser Permanente network pharmacies are Medi-Cal Rx pharmacies. It does not have to be a Kaiser Permanente network pharmacy. You can get outpatient drugs covered by Medi-Cal at any Medi-Cal Rx Pharmacy. ![]() You can get any drugs covered by Kaiser Permanente at one of these pharmacies. Medi-Cal Members: This directory includes Kaiser Permanente’s outpatient pharmacies. ![]() If you request it, your request for hard copies of the provider directory remains until you leave Kaiser Permanente or request that hard copies be discontinued. Kaiser Permanente may ask whether your request for a hard copy is a one-time request or if you are requesting to receive the provider directory in hard copy permanently. Kaiser Permanente will mail a hard copy of the provider directory to you within three (3) business days of your request. 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For the hearing and speech impaired: 1-80 (toll free) or TTY 711 (toll free). If you have questions, please call us at 1-80 (toll free). Information about a practitioner is provided to us by the practitioner or is obtained as part of the credentialing process. The availability of physicians, hospitals, providers, and services may change. The information in this online directory is updated periodically. ![]() When King John dies, Elias takes the throne with the mysterious priest Pryrates as his advisor Josua mysteriously disappears and the seasons begin changing, bringing bitter winters and drought-laden summers. The series primarily follows Simon, a lowly kitchen scullion in Hayholt Castle, as he undergoes tutelage from Doctor Morgenes and is cared for by Rachel "the Dragon", the matriarch of the castle's kitchen and chambermaids. Williams used several characters, both villain and protagonist, as point of view characters throughout the scope of the novels. Meanwhile, a dark secret held by Prester John, and the ambitions of a priest named Pryrates, threaten the stability of the continent. When the first novel opens Prester John's health in his advanced age is failing and his sons, Elias and Josua, quarrel over who will ascend to the throne. Most of these races have been living in relative unity for decades, thanks to King John the Presbyter (also known as Prester John), who is known to have slain a dragon. Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn takes place on the fictional continent of Osten Ard, home to several united races, including humans, elf-like immortals known as Sithi, and dwarf-like mountain-dwellers named Qanuc. A prequel to the entirety of Osten Ard, Brothers of the Wind was published in 2021. A sequel trilogy, The Last King of Osten Ard, began publication in 2017, following 2017's The Heart of What Was Lost. Williams used several characters, both protagonist and antagonist, as point of view characters throughout the novels, presenting the reader with an assortment of disparate and subjective viewpoints.Ī novelette set in the world of Osten Ard, The Burning Man, was released in 1998 and later published as a graphic novel. ![]() Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn takes place on the fictional continent of Osten Ard, comprising several united countries. Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn is a trilogy of epic fantasy novels by American writer Tad Williams, comprising The Dragonbone Chair (1988), Stone of Farewell (1990), and To Green Angel Tower (1993). ![]() Fiction trilogy by Tad Williams The Dragonbone Chair, first novel in the epic saga of Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn. ![]() ![]() ![]() Let’s step through an example of how to do so. That said, you can get up and running with it fairly quickly. and 2, check out this excellent post from Digital Ocean. If you’d like to learn more about the differences between HTTP 1.0, 1.1. However, in the five examples in this tutorial, it isn’t. Note: D epending on your use case, being limited to HTTP/1.0 might be a problem. That said, you can do quite a bit with these. Only supports a limited set of context options, such as the user agent, redirect, headers, timeout, and proxy.Only supports read (GET) not write (POST, PUT, and DELETE), requests.On the flip side, they don’t have as intuitive an interface, nor the helper utility methods that third-party libraries such as GuzzleHttp and Symfony’s HTTP client, do. Consequently, you don’t need to install a third-party library or custom extension to start using it. What’s more, they integrate with many of PHP’s core functions, such as fopen and file_get_contents. If you have configured a user_agent string using your php.ini file or the stream context, it will also be included in the request.Īs streams are part of PHP’s core, you don’t have to do much to make use of their functionality. A Host: header is sent with the request to handle name-based virtual hosts. Quoting the PHP manual: Allows read-only access to files/resources via HTTP 1.0, using the HTTP GET method. Let’s start with the options available as part of PHP's core functionality and extensions. With that, we're ready to begin ! Core PHP Functionality & Extensions To complete the first two, run the three commands below. env file so that we don't accidentally store it in the example code Throughout this tutorial, we’re going to create five PHP scripts, however, before we can get started we need to do a few things: Git (required for Composer to work fully).PHP 7.4 or newer (ideally version 8) with the cURL and OpenSSL extensions installed and enabled, and the allow_url_fopen runtime setting enabled.To complete the tutorial, you will need the following things: “ Sunset over Yellow Waters Billabong, Kakadu National Park, NT, Australia” by Geoff Whalan, which is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. With each one, we're going to step through a code example that will download a selection of 10 images of Kakadu National Park (in Australia) using Flickr’s API, such as the one below. I won’t explore them in intimate detail, rather give a broad introduction to each one. I’ll show how to use them and cover some of their respective strengths and weaknesses. So in this post, I’m going to introduce you to five of the most common options for making them in PHP. That said, like many modern software development languages, there’s more than one way to make HTTP requests. I’d go so far as to say that it might well be one of the first things that you learn after you’ve mastered PHP’s foundations. We have to interact with all manner of APIs and external services, such as Google Cloud, Facebook, and AWS, on almost a daily basis. The second parameter is used to define the body (data to be sent) and type of request to be sent, while the third parameter is the header that specifies the type of data you will send, for example JSON.HTTP requests are a hallmark of modern, web-based applications-especially in PHP. While the other parameters may not be necessary when making a GET request, they are very useful for the POST HTTP request. The FetchAPI is a built-in method that takes in one compulsory parameter: the endpoint (API URL). ![]() How to Send a POST Request with the Fetch API ![]() There are other methods, such as Axios and jQuery, that you will also learn how to use. These methods are the FetchAPI, based on JavaScript promises, and XMLHttpRequest, based on callbacks. There are two built-in JavaScript methods for making an HTTP POST request that don't require the installation of a library or the use of a CDN. We'll send GET requests to the free JSON Placeholder todos API for this guide. In this article, you will learn the various methods that you can use to send an HTTP POST request to your back-end server in JavaScript. One of the five popular HTTP methods for making requests and interacting with your servers is the POST method, which you can use to send data to a server. HTTP requests allow your front-end application to interact successfully with a back-end server or database. ![]() ![]() Thinking about him and his mom hiding from his father and his gun in the storeroom down at the corner store where Ghost buys his daily bag of sunflower seeds. Ghost spends a lot of time thinking about that night. They didn’t know that when he runs, he’s reliving the night that his father tried to kill him. But Coach – and the other new kids on the team – didn’t understand what makes Ghost run as fast as he does. Once Coach saw how fast Ghost could go, there was no way he was going to let him walk away without getting him on the team. He accidentally found himself part of the team after challenging another runner (Lu) to a race after a bit of mouthing off from the sidelines while he was waiting for his bus. But it turned out that track was his sport, even if he didn’t know it. Can Ghost harness his raw talent for speed, or will his past finally catch up to him?Īll Ghost wanted was to be able to play basketball at the courts in his neighborhood, and to be able to hold his own out there against the local kids. If Ghost can stay on track, literally and figuratively, he could be the best sprinter in the city. Since then, Ghost has been the one causing problems-and running away from them-until he meets Coach, an ex-Olympic Medalist who sees something in Ghost: crazy natural talent. But Ghost has been running for the wrong reasons-it all started with running away from his father, who, when Ghost was a very little boy, chased him and his mother through their apartment, then down the street, with a loaded gun, aiming to kill. ![]() That’s all Ghost (real name Castle Cranshaw) has ever known. They all have a lot to lose, but they also have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team-a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics if they can get their acts together. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. Ghost wants to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school track team, but his past is slowing him down in this first electrifying novel of a brand-new series from Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award–winning author Jason Reynolds. He’s almost done with the third, and so far he’s been pretty enthusiastic, so I’m calling this a win. I picked up all four of Jason Reynolds’ Track Books for my son, who love all things sports. And so far, we’ve had pretty good results. So I’ve tried my best to make it easy for them, and to help them pick books that I just know they’ll respond to. But in between camps, and summer classes, and the never-ending monster that is swim team, there just hasn’t been a lot of reading going on. I’ve desperately been trying to get my kids to read this summer. Now her running team has become a relay team and independent "I can do everything by myself" Patty has to work with her team mates to win.CBR11 Bingo - And so it begins. On top of that Patty has to go to the poshest school that ever existed. It's not the taking part, it's the winning that counts for Patina! Patty, as she's known to her friends and family, has lost a lot in her life - her dad died when she was young, her mum has lost her legs and now she has to live with her uncle and his wife. ![]() “Reynolds’ writing is simple, but its impact lasts” - The Guardian “Superbly written with realistic dialogue and strong characters, Ghost is a great book with genuine heart.” - Culturefly “A world class middle grade story with all the witty tenderness of Louis Sachar and a whole lot of heart, humour and edge-of-your-seat action.” - LoveReading4Kids A perfect middle grade novel” - BOOKTRUST "An endearing protagonist runs the first, fast leg of Reynolds' promising relay." - KIRKUS “Reynolds has created a character whose journey is so genuine" - The New York Times “Vivid, challenging and full of warmth” - The New York Times “Reynolds tells Ghost’s story beautifully” - The Times ![]() ![]() ![]() I have also had conversations that indicated some invalid reasons like people thinking that Africa can't have top performers. This is where companies like Deel, Remote, and others come into play when you have such concerns. In my past roles, I'd enjoy working with remote teams after putting the kids to bed with no worry of having an early morning. Focus more on work done than hours active. I have worked with a number of remote companies, and to beat this, the remote culture has to run on the flexibility of working. This is partly true, however, such great headway has been made and these are no longer key issues in most parts. A number of companies may worry that Africa has power challenges or internet challenges that may hinder one's contribution. There are a number of valid reservations for even #RemoteFirst companies when it comes to hiring from Africa.įear of infrastructure issues. What other tips do you have for fundraising in this market? Please share □Īs an African #jobseeker with most of my efforts going into landing a global remote opportunity, I face this kind of #rejection both directly and indirectly. Instead optimize for a partner you'd like to work with for the long run. Be pragmatic about price, which could mean a flat or down round. A false sense of urgency may have worked in 2021, but is a turn off in 2023. Be transparent and straightforward to build trust. Investors will care whether your traction matches how much you've raised to date, not the label. Instead just share the amount you're raising. Don't name your round! A label like "Seed Extension" or "Series A" can unnecessarily opt investors out. Make sure you're spending time with investors who are looking to write checks. ![]() Many VCs have slowed pace or aren't investing. You may need to pitch twice as many VCs as you would have a year or two ago. This growth will help you build credibility with investors. Time your raise for a period where you're confident you can keep showing momentum over 2-3 months. Most importantly on timing, raise into momentum. Fundraising is taking longer, so ideally raise with 9+ months cash in the bank. Preview your raise in late Aug and come to market in Sep, before VCs are backlogged. Founders, here are a few tips for fundraising in this market: Many VCs have told me they expect a flood of companies to try to raise capital in the autumn. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Mark II evolved into the Toyota Mark X which was popular in Japan and select international markets until the growing demand for SUVs and crossovers, which saw the Mark X cancelled in 2019.įirst generation: Toyota Corona Mark II (T60, T70 1968–1972) The Mark II's siblings, the Chaser and the Cresta were discontinued due to declining sales, partly influenced by the Japanese recession that started in the early 1990s, and were combined into the short-lived Toyota Verossa. ![]() As other automakers continued to offer vehicles in this size class, the Mark II's popularity peaked in the 1980s. The sportier Toyota Chaser appeared in 1977, and later in 1980, the high luxury content Toyota Cresta appeared, and both were exclusive together at Toyota Auto Store locations. The Mark II introduced a comfortable front-engine, rear-drive vehicle that was larger than older Toyotas while maintaining an affordable price and better fuel economy than vehicles with larger straight-six and V8 engines, and shared most of its technology and appearance with the larger, more prestigious Crown.Īs the Mark II began to become popular with drivers around the world, Toyota introduced variations of the Mark II with two different model names, both sedans but with different styling and marketing approaches. The Corona Mark II was sold as a larger companion to the Corona, while still being smaller than the Crown. The Mark II allowed Toyota to establish itself as a more mainstream, international automaker and pursue new market opportunities. Using the established platform of the Corona sedan but slightly larger and wider, it was exclusive to Toyopet Store locations, and offered as a competitor to the newly introduced Nissan Laurel in Japan, the Isuzu Florian, and the Nissan Bluebird / Datsun 510 internationally that appeared August 1967, and two years after the Mazda Luce in 1966.Īt the Mark II's introduction in the late 1960s, Toyota was known as a small, economy car manufacturer. The first series, called the Toyota Corona Mark II was an all new vehicle at its introduction in 1968, that sought to offer a car that was just under Japanese government regulations concerning maximum vehicle dimensions and engine displacement, thus allowing the Crown to grow larger and more luxurious. ![]() ![]() ![]() With a longer reach than Taylor, it’ll be much easier for him to come inside on him. Straight shots aren’t Ramirez’s forte, but ugly, close up brawling certainly is. This weighs in the American’s favour by three inches. It’s easy to go into this thinking Taylor has the reach advantage over Ramirez, but it’s not the case. He’s the more technically sound of the two, he just needs to avoid being bullied or smothered in a corner, where Ramirez excels. He’ll need to time his counterpunches carefully and make immaculate use of his footwork to be successful here. While Taylor has the better resume of the duo, this is still probably his toughest fight to date. Ramirez’s aggressive inside-fighting style will be massively hindered with the air driven out of his lungs. While risky, working Ramirez’s body would also be a strong tactic in this fight to deplete his energy. One of his strongest assets is his body punching. With careful use of footwork, Josh should be able to land straight shots effectively and escape the pocket when necessary. Ramirez has a deceptive reach advantage over Taylor, but without the superior jab to back it up. He needs to stay active whenever possible and gain Ramirez’s his respect early on. He has the head movement and underrated power, but there are certainly safer alternatives. While the Tartan Tornado is no stranger to a slugfest, employing this tactic for 12 rounds against an opponent like Ramirez doesn’t seem very sensible. Watching him keep up with the American’s breakneck pace will be quite a sight if he goes this route. ![]() Ramirez is an interesting opponent for him, as Taylor tends to mimic his opposite number’s tempo in the ring. Now a household name in boxing, Taylor has been on an absolute tear ever since annihilating Ohara Davies in 2017. Nonetheless, let’s take a closer look at each fighter. Ramirez brings no nonsense brawling to the table, while Taylor will most likely want to outbox his foe. They also bring a nice blend of styles which should make for a fascinating encounter. They’re always great entertainment value, providing us with a slew of explosive bouts through their respective careers. Taylor dealt with Apinun Khongsong in one round, while Ramirez outworked the experienced Viktor Postol over 12. The two are both coming off lockdown victories. In what will surely be a monumental clash, Josh Taylor vs Jose Carlos Ramirez will square off in a world title unification bout on May 22 nd in Las Vegas. ![]() ![]() Advertisements How Does it Sound?įor the listening test, I pulled out a selection of records that I know intimately, as this enables me to draw a better comparison. In my experience, both changes make a profound difference. There’s an additional feeling of sophistication with the latest Debut helped, of course, by the additional upgrades, but enhanced further, in my opinion, by the new satin-finish colors.Īs always with a Debut turntable, you can easily make some user upgrades, including the addition of an acrylic platter or a simple stylus change for the Ortofon 2M Blue. The Evo retains much of the simplicity we all know and love, but the performance and user experience step up an extra notch. The classic 8.6″ carbon tonearm remains and comes pre-fitted with the popular Ortofon 2M Red (or a Sumiko Rainier if you’re buying in the US). According to Pro-Ject, “We have improved the old design to consistently reduce the vibrations better than before.” The Evo is said to improve on the already great TPE damped motor suspension. Undoubtedly, the present-day Debut offers greater value for money than ever, so what does its new relative bring to the table? Improved motor suspension Looking back, the first Debut turntable resembles the company’s present-day Primary E range (a newer, stripped back range from Pro-Ject). ![]() Since then, the range has continued to evolve, with upgraded materials and manufacturing processes. ![]() The original Debut turntable was first introduced in the late 90s and quickly gained traction as a great sounding affordable deck. ![]() This is not the first time Pro-Ject have tweaked or extended the range of course. As the name suggests, the new Debut Carbon Evo builds on the Debut line’s core principles, bringing new features and improved components in the name of taking performance levels to new heights. ![]() |
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