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BkiUbmnxK1yAgYaM07r1 | Logan Hinshaw
1. William Henshall m Margerie Gyll
2.. Thomas Henshall (?-c1631) m - Kendrick
3... John Henshall (1611-c1687) m Elizabeth -
4.... William Hinshaw (?-1699) m Elizabeth -
5..... John Hinshaw (c1660->1768) m Elizabeth Belshaw
6...... Jesse Hinshaw (1720-1797) m Abigail Marshall (1724-1806)
7....... John Hinshaw (1747-1800) m Ruth (Pike) Weisner (1744-1795)
8........ Benjamin H. Hinshaw (1782-1866) m Annas Bowman (1790-1865)
9......... Benjamin Franklin Henshaw (1820-1887) m Margaret Jane Morgan (1824-1898)
10.......... Logan Hinshaw (1864-1941)
+Mary Knorr Allen (1870-1951)
11........... Clarence M. Henshaw (1897-1969) 1,2,3,4,5
11........... Albert A. Henshaw (1899-1900) 1,2,5
11........... Francis Harold Henshaw (1903-1979) 1,3,4,5,6
Logan Hinshaw [ID 00990] Click here to switch to Ancestror Tree view:
Logan Hinshaw7,8,9,10 [Logan Henshaw1,8,11,12].
Born Mar 26 18641,2,3,4,6,7,9,10,13 [Mar 26 186312], Spiceland MM, Greensboro, Henry County, Indiana1,2,3,4,6,7,9,10,13.
At Spiceland MM on 4-7-1894, Logan was received in membership.7
At Spiceland MM on 1-4-1896, Logan and his mother Margaret were granted a certificate to New Castle MM.7
He married Mary Knorr Allen, Jun 10 1896, Henry County, Indiana.1,2,3,6,8,14 Mary was born Dec 20 1870, Indiana.2,3,4,6,11,13
Logan and family were shown in the 1900 census (Jun 6 1900), Vine Street, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana:2
Henshaw, Logan, head-of-household, age 36, born Mar 1864 in Indiana; father born in North Carolina; mother born in New Jersey; married 4 years; occupation: grain dealer; owned home (free).
Henshaw, Mary K., wife, age 29, born Dec 1870 in Indiana; father born in Ohio; mother born in Pennsylvania; married 4 years; 2 children, 2 living.
Henshaw, Clarence M., son, age 2, born June 1897 in Indiana; parents born in Indiana.
Henshaw, Albert A., son, age 10 months, born Aug 1899 in Indiana; parents born in Indiana.
Logan was shown in the 1907 city directory of Pasadena, California:15
Henshaw, Logan, r. 1912 N. Fair Oaks av.
Logan and family were shown in the 1910 census (Apr 18 1910), 1912 North Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California:3
Henshaw, Logan, head-of-household, age 45, born in Indiana; father born in North Carolina; mother born in New Jersey; first marriage, married 13 years; occupation: buyer, fruit; owned home (free).
Henshaw, Mary K., wife, age 39, born in Indiana; father born in Ohio; mother born in Pennsylvania; first marriage, married 13 years; 3 children, 2 living.
Henshaw, Clarence M., son, age 12, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; attended school.
Henshaw, Francis H., son, age 7, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; attended school.
Henshaw Logan, r 1912 N Fair Oaks av
Henshaw Logan, buyer, h 1912 N Fair Oaks av
Logan and family were shown in the 1916 city directory of Pasadena, California:15
Henshaw Clarence M, student, r 1912 N Fair Oaks av
Henshaw Logan (Mary K), sec-treas Morrison Transfer Van & Storage Co, h 1912 N Fair Oaks av
Logan and Mary were shown in the 1916 Register of Voters in Pasadena City Precinct 3, Los Angeles County, California:16
Henshaw, Mrs Mary K, hswf, 1912 N Fair Oaks av, R
Henshaw, Logan, van and storage, 1912 N Fair Oaks av, R
Henshaw Clarence M, r 1912 N Fair Oaks av
Henshaw Logan (Mary K), sec, h 1912 N Fair Oaks av
Henshaw Clarence M (⚐), r 675 N Raymond av
Henshaw Logan (Mary K), clk, h 675 N Raymond av
Logan and family were shown in the 1920 census (Jan 6 1920), Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California:4
Henshaw, Logan, head-of-household, age 55, born in Indiana; father born in North Carolina; mother born in New Jersey; rented home; occupation: clerk, grocery.
Henshaw, Mary K., wife, age 49, born in Indiana; father born in Ohio; mother born in United States.
Henshaw, Clarence M., son, age 22, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; occupation: photographer, [...unclear...].
Henshaw, Francis H., son, age 16, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; attended school; occupation: gardner, nursery.
Living next door in 1920 was the family of first cousin Warren Hinshaw.17
Henshaw Clarence M, ins 117 E Colorado rm 340, r 334 Oakland av
Henshaw F, gard Pasadena Nursery
Henshaw Logan (Mary K), carp, h 334 Oakland av
Logan and family were shown in the 1924 Register of Voters in Los Angeles City Precinct 199, Los Angeles County, California:16
Henshaw, Francis H, stdnt, 1010 S Berendo st, R
Henshaw, Logan, crpntr, 1010 S Berendo st, DS
Henshaw, Logan, cntrctr, 1010 S Berendo st, R
Henshaw, Mrs Mary K, hswf, 1010 S Berendo st, R
Henshaw, Francis H, 1010 S Berendo st, stdnt, R
Henshaw, Logan, 1010 S Berendo st, cntrctr, R
Henshaw, Mrs Mary K, 1010 S Berendo st, hswf, R
Henshaw, Logan, 1010 S Berendo st, bldr, R
Logan and family were shown in the 1930 census (Apr 7 1930), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California:6
Henshaw, Logan, head-of-household, age 66, born in Indiana; father born in North Carolina; mother born in New Jersey; first married at age 32; owned home ($12000 value); radio in home; occupation: carpenter, house; not a veteran.
Henshaw, Mary K., wife, age 59, born in Indiana; father born in Indiana; mother born in New Jersey; first married at age 25.
Henshaw, Francis H., son, age 28, born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; single; occupation: librarian, public library; not a veteran.
Kent, John, lodger, age 34, born in Missouri; parents born in Missouri; first married at age 22; occupation: salesman, silk hosiery; World War I veteran.
Kent, Clara, lodger, age 30, born in New Mexico; parents born in United States; first married at age 28; occupation: waitress, hotel.
Henshaw, Clarence M, 1010 S Berendo st, slsmn, R
Henshaw, Francis H, 1010½ S Berendo st, lbrrn, R
Logan and Mary were shown in the 1932 Register of Voters in Los Angeles City Precinct 417, Los Angeles County, California:16
Henshaw, Logan, 1008 S Berendo st, R
Henshaw, Mrs Mary K, 1008 S Berendo st, R
Henshaw, Logan, 1010½ S Berendo st, R
Henshaw, Mrs Mary K, 1010½ S Berendo st, R
Henshaw, Logan, 1010½ S Berendo st .... carpenter, R
Henshaw, Mrs Mary K, 1010½ S Berendo st .... housewife, R
Henshaw, Clarence M, 1010½ S Berendo st .... salesman, R
Logan and Mary were shown in the 1940 census (Apr 30 1940), 1010 1/2 South Berendo Street, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California:13
Henshaw, Logan, head-of-household, age 76, born in Indiana; completed 8th grade; on Apr 1 1935 was living in the same house; owned home ($3375 value).
Henshaw, Mary K., wife, age 69, born in Indiana; completed 4 years of high school; on Apr 1 1935 was living in the same house.
Logan Hinshaw died May 18 1941, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; age 78 yrs., 1 mo., 22 days.12,18 Logan's residence at the time of his death was 370 Churchill, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.12
Logan's obituary was published in the "Los Angeles Times" (Los Angeles, California) on Tuesday, May 20, 1941,19 and in the "National Road Traveler" (Cambridge City, Indiana) on Thursday, May 22, 194120 (see scans below).
Mary died Nov 28 1951, Los Angeles County, California; age 80 years.11
Photo: Logan Henshaw obituary Los Angeles Times, May 20 1941 19
Photo: Logan Henshaw obituary "National Road Traveler", May 22 1941 20
"Hinshaw-Bernard and Related Families" by Cordelia E. Bogue Wright, in the Family History Library of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (LDS), microfiche #6019151.
1900 census, New Castle, Henry Township, Henry County, Indiana; roll T623-377, ED 66, page 6A, line #22, dwelling #134, family #141.
1910 census, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California; roll T624-86, ED 316, page 158A, line #47, dwelling #70, family #70.
1920 census, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California; roll T625-117, ED 533, page 5A, line #34, dwelling #125, family #136.
Henry County, Indiana Index to Birth Records, Book 1, Vol. 2,
1882-1920, Indiana Works Progress Administration.
1930 census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; roll T626-141, ED 200, page 8B, line #69, dwelling #162, family #214.
"Abstracts of the Records of the Society of Friends in Indiana", Part 4, subtitled "Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Volume VII", (a compendium of many of the records left by William Wade Hinshaw on his death), edited by Willard Heiss; GS929.3 H47 in a local library.
Henry County, Indiana Index to Marriage Records, Book 1, Vol. 2,
1850-1920, Indiana Works Progress Administration; Book CC-9, page 498.
1870 census, Dunreith P.O., Spiceland Township, Henry County, Indiana; roll M593-323, page 236A, line #16, dwelling #151, family #156.
1880 census, Spiceland Township, Henry County, Indiana; roll T9-284, ED 14, page 245A, line #43, dwelling #136, family #141.
RootsWeb California Death Index:
http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi.
Deaths: Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 1886-1941; USGenWeb:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~maberksh/towns/pittsfield/pitt_deaths/h-2.html.
1940 census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; roll T627-403, ED 60-836, page 16A, line #2, household #448.
Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920; http://www.ancestry.com.
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989; http://www.ancestry.com.
California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968; http://www.ancestry.com.
Massachusetts, Death Index, 1901-1980; http://www.ancestry.com.
Obituary of Logan Henshaw; "Los Angeles Times", May 20 1941;
Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003; http://www.ancestry.com.
"National Road Traveler" (Cambridge City, Indiana), May 22 1941; http://www.ancestry.com.
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BkiUfVQ5qhDC0V1enGJg | Q: Controllers and threads I'm seeing this code in a project and I wonder if it is safe to do:
(ASP.NET MVC 2.0)
class MyController
{
void ActionResult SomeAction()
{
System.Threading.Thread newThread = new System.Threading.Thread(AsyncFunc);
newThread.Start();
}
void AsyncFunc()
{
string someString = HttpContext.Request.UrlReferrer.Authority + Url.Action("Index", new { controller = "AnotherAction" } );
}
}
Is the controller reused, possibly changing the content of HttpContext.Request and Url, or is this fine (except for not using the thread pool).
Thanks for info!
A: Even if this is valid and works fine now, it just seems risky. The API and/or underlying implementation could always change in a future version, which might cause this code to break.
A much better practice is to pass any required data to the new thread in SomeAction when it is being spawned. For example, by using ParameterizedThreadStart as demonstrated in Passing Parameters to Threads.
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BkiUeirxK7Ehm4VQwMdr | Commission seeks funds to proceed with Calif. rail purchase
(The following appeared on the San Jose Mercury News website on September 4, 2009.)
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — In a step toward public acquisition of the county's privately owned rail line, the Regional Transportation Commission has agreed to ask the state for $20.2 million in state funds.
The money has long been earmarked for the county -- in voter-approved Proposition 116 and annual state transportation allocations -- but a formal application is needed to deliver the funds.
The commission's governing board voted unanimously Thursday to file the funding application with the state.
The Regional Transportation Commission, a government agency that allocates local transportation dollars, hopes to complete the $14.2 million rail deal with the track's owner, Union Pacific Railroad, by the end of the year.
The future of the 32-mile line after the acquisition remains uncertain, though commissioners have discussed building a walking and biking trail along the line and eventually adding passenger trains.
The balance of the $20.2 million from the state will go toward improvements on the line, which runs from Davenport to Watsonville.
The commission remains in negotiation with Union Pacific over final selling points. | commoncrawl | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUd2E4uzqh_RadJ0AI | Bundaberg talent in the 47th Battalion
Vince Habermann QRL correspondent - Bundaberg Rugby League
Sat 11 May 2019, 11:19 AM
Lion-hearted Past Brothers front rower Kevin Sherriff was the only Bundaberg player chosen in the Central Crows Men's side after the Bears took park in the 47th Battalion Carnival at Sunshine Coast last weekend.
The Bears started well with a 24-0 victory over South West Stockmen with supreme centre Shaun Collins notching a double and single tries to fellow high-class 33-year-old five-eighth Clinton Horne and second rower Matt Craven, who made his Central Crows debut last year.
But Bundaberg was then well beaten by Toowoomba Clydesdales 26-0 and Rockhampton Rustlers 34-6.
Coach Antonio Kaufusi said after making a promising start against the Stockmen, injuries took their toll, including with halfback Luke Waters, who started the season with three man of the match awards to guide Wallaroos to a hat-trick of wins, suffering a serious ACL injury.
That was a bitter pill to swallow personally and, if he is ruled out for the season, a devastating blow to Roos' premiership quest.
"I couldn't fault the effort, but where we ended up was frustrating because in the first 20 minutes against Toowoomba, who went on to win the title, we were right in the grind, but unfortunately we were the first to crack, but it was a learning experience and we will be better for it for next year," Kaufusi said.
In double-jeopardy for Wallaroos, Kaufusi said their prolific scoring centre Brandon Law also succumbed to a hamstring injury, which could keep him out of club action for several weeks.
Although there are no BRL fixtures this weekend with the competition bye due to the NRL Magic Round in Brisbane, their next game against Wests on Saturday week.
Easts Magpies second rower Chris Ford was another casualty with a hand injury.
Kaufusi said Sherriff, Craven and Layton Chambers, who was a late addition to the bench following an injury to Jayden Alberts, but was promoted to the wing after the loss of Waters in their carnival opener, received their respective Players' Player awards.
But he most lauded Sherriff, 26, who became a father for the first time last year and is back to his best after an injury plagued last season, as clearly their stand-out over the course of the carnival.
"Kevvie is not big for a front rower but he was picked as a starting front rower for the Crows, which speaks for itself – he is experienced and tough - it is the third year in a row he has been selected in the team, although he had to withdraw from it last year due to injury," Kaufusi said.
"The middle of the field is the hardest spot to play in with traffic coming at you all the time, but it was again fantastic the way he held up the middle with tough carries and in defence as well – he just did a great job, like he always does."
Kaufusi said a few others "also ripped in and were unlucky not to make the (Central) team – the likes of (lock) Reece Maughan and Matt Craven, and Shaun Collins who didn't get a lot of opportunities to show his class."
"I also have to give a wrap to some of the young rookies who were playing at this level for the first time, Tyrell Howard who started at fullback, but ended up in the halves after the injury to Luke Waters and wingers Joey Alberts and Arden Lankowski – Arden was one of the boys playing at that level for the first time – he is so tall and it was a good learning curve for him," he said.
"Layton Chambers was also fantastic – he made many tough carries and as a winger, he earnt a lot of respect.
"Our other front rower James Prichard, who was the BRL Player of the Year last year, was also very good."
Bundaberg surprisingly did not win a game in the Women's 47th Battalion, being white-washed by Sunshine Coast Falcons 30-0 and Central Highlands 28-0 before finishing with an honourable 10-10 draw with Gladstone Raidettes.
No Bundaberg representatives were chosen in the Central Crows' open women's side, but two of the Bears' young guns were selected in the Emerging Women's side, Courtney Douglas (Waves Tigers) and Brothers' Zara Johnson-Gamia.
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BkiUdME5qoTAooKPOOpY | Softball Radio Broadcast FAQs
RADIO BROADCAST: Live or delayed audio broadcast of a contest that can be transmitted through AM/FM radio, Internet audio stream, podcast, high definition radio, satellite radio, smart phone apps, tablet computer apps or any other medium.
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What is required to do a play-by-play radio broadcast of a game during the UIL softball playoffs?
To broadcast a football playoff game, stations must do the following:
1. Receive permission from both schools and the venue.
2. Play the UIL Institutional Spot and UIL Sponsor Spot once during the broadcast. The commercials can be downloaded here: Radio Playoff Guidelines
3. Fill out the following Radio Playoff Request Form prior to the broadcast.
4. Read the state championship promotional information twice during the broadcast.
How do I obtain media credentials to the UIL State Softball Tournament?
You will need to submit a media credential request form, which can be found on the UIL website, by the posted deadline for each tournament. See media deadlines here.
Are there broadcast rights fees at UIL State Championship events?
Yes. The radio broadcast rights fees for the UIL State Softball Tournament are as follows:
Semi-Final Game
Softball $100 per semi-final game $125 per final game
If I am doing a radio broadcast at the UIL state tournament, will I be able to dial out to my station directly from the venue?
No. Phone lines provided at the UIL State Softball Tournament may only be used to make local calls. You may call your station using a 1-800 number if your station has one, or you will be provided the direct line once you arrive at the venue and can then have your station call you. If you are doing a radio broadcast during regular season or playoffs, please contact the venue for more information.
Can two or more outlets do a play-by-play radio broadcast for the same team at a UIL state tournament?
No. At the UIL State Softball Tournament, only one outlet will be granted rights to do a play-by-play radio broadcast of a team due to space limitations. The UIL will contact a school administrator of that team and allow the school to decide which outlet will be granted rights to do the play-by-play radio broadcast.
Can my radio broadcast be sent out to other radio stations or Internet sites?
No. If your outlet has been granted rights to do a play-by-play radio broadcast of a UIL state tournament contest, you may not feed your radio broadcast to other outlets. Outlets that receive a feed will be subject to the same radio broadcast rights fees as the outlet sending the feed. If your outlet will be broadcasting through its own radio station and your station's Internet site, no extra fee will be incurred.
Are there any restrictions on radio broadcasts at the UIL State Softball Tournament?
Yes. There shall be no destructive criticisms of officials' decisions, and no mention shall be made of injuries, unpreventable accidents, or other incidents that could cause any anxiety on the part of listeners.
Are there any restrictions on the type of advertisements that can be played during radio broadcasts of the UIL State Softball Tournament?
Yes. Political announcements, cigarettes or other tobacco product, gambling services or venues, sexual services or adult entertainment venues, alcohol and firearms advertisements are prohibited during radio broadcasts of any UIL activities.
Where can I find specific rules from the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules that pertain to radio broadcasts?
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Semi final Analysis: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka cricket teams in 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup
by MairaS on March 27, 2011
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South Africa vs New Zealand: World Cup records
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The two teams have played 5 matches against each other in ICC Cricket World Cups. South Africa has won two while New Zealand has managed to win 3 matches.
The two teams first met in 1992 ICC Cricket World Cup Group match in which South African team were restricted to 190 runs in 50 overs. New Zealand easily won that match by 7 wickets.
In world cup matches of 1996 and 1999, South Africa won matches against New Zealand cricket team convincingly due to their superior bowling and batting. But since 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup, Kiwis have been on the upper hand.
Herschelle Gibbs of South Africa and Stephen Fleming of New Zealand scored centuries in the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup Super-Eight match, the match was eventually won by New Zealand.
There haven't been any notable bowling performances by both sides. This is more evident from the fact that neither of the two teams have been bowled out by each other in world cup matches.
AB de Villiers, Brendon McCullum, Daniel Vettori, Graeme Smith, Jacques Kallis, Jacob Oram, James Franklin, Robin Peterson and Scott Styris are the veteran players from 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Although both these teams have performed well in world cup cricket tournaments, none of them has ever won a Cricket World cup so far.
In general, it is perceived that South Africa is a better cricket team than New Zealand. There is one problem with the South African team which they have never been able to over come. In the knock out stages of world cup, they suddenly choke, and loose some match which by no means is difficult for them to win. Their batting collapses suddenly and they cannot turn the table again. New Zealand scored only 221. South Africa had a strong batting unit. Still, they collapsed and were all out for 172 runs in total. New Zealand won by 49 runs and marched into the semi final.
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Quarter final Analysis: South Africa vs New Zealand cricket teams in 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup
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Cricket World Cup Records: New Zealand vs Sri Lankan cricket teams
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BkiUgEnxK6mkyCKC3wCc | Place of birth: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Also know as: Linda Jean Cordova Carter
Lynda Jean Carter (born July 24, 1951) is an American actress and singer, best known for being Miss World USA 1972 and as the star of the 1970s television series The New Original Wonder Woman (1975–77) and The New Adventures of Wonder Woman (1977–79). The epitome of the word "statuesque," brunette, big blue-eyed, and 6' tall Lynda Carter was once considered one of the most beautiful women in the western world. Born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, Carter's height caused considerable awkwardness in high school. Friends encouraged her to become a performer; she began studying voice and by the time she graduated, she was named her school's most talented student. She briefly attended Arizona State University, but dropped out to become a professional singer and tour the country with several rock groups. By 1972, Carter had returned home and entered a local beauty pageant. She won and went on to win the title of Miss World-USA. After that, Carter studied acting in New York. She started her career in television making guest appearances on such shows as Starsky and Hutch, but Carter did not become famous until winning the title role of Wonder Woman in 1975. The Wonder Woman shows originally started out as specials on the ABC network, but by 1976 had been turned into a series. The network canceled the show after one season and it was picked up by CBS and aired there for a few years. When the series ended, she had a somewhat successful career as a Las Vegas entertainer. She also continues to occasionally appear in television movies and as a series guest star. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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BkiUc7A4eIXhuGSApJqj | Samsung ads mock iPhone X's lack of a stylus, praise Note 9's power despite slower chips
Christian Zibreg on August 10, 2018
Samsung yesterday unveiled Note 9 and what better way to push the new device into public consciousness than a pair of anti-iPhone videos as part of its recent "Ingenious" campaign?
Available via Samsung's official YouTube channel, the 30-second spots, titled "Power" and "Pen," depict a faux Apple Store and a goofy employee, named Pat, who doesn't have the right answers to customers' questions.
In "Power," a customer proclaims Note 9 "really powerful," to which Pat responds by saying, "You know what I think is really powerful? Being able to unlock your phone with your face!"
Unfazed, the customer tells Pat the new Note has that same feature.
Pat, of course, doesn't bother mentioning that Samsung's iris scanner is useless because it works with two-dimensional bitmap images and can be easily bypassed. iPhone X remains the only smartphone on the market that has an infrared camera system projecting 30,000 invisible dots an a user's face to recognize patterns in 3D space.
"Is the X more powerful than the Galaxy Crown? Uh-uh," writes Samsung.
When Pat says that OS 12 brings group FaceTime with up to 32 people simultaneously, the customer responds by asking "Why would I ever want to do that though?"
Wait, what do the benchmarks say?
The facts: the new Note is slower than iPhone X in terms of both real-world performance and synthetic benchmarks. In fact, the nearly-one-year-old iPhone X with its Apple-designed A11 Bionic chip still manages to leave the latest Samsung flagship smartphone in the dust, not just in terms of Geekbench scores but many other benchmarks as well.
Tom's Guide ran several benchmarks pitting a Note 9 with its octa-core Snapdragon 845 processor and 6GB of RAM against an iPhone X with Apple's A11 Bionic chip and 4GB of RAM. The Apple smartphone consistently outperformed the new Note and all other devices in the majority of benchmark tests.
So no, Note 9 is not more powerful nor faster than iPhone X.
In this video, a customer asks about the difference between Sammy's new Bluetooth stylus and Apple Pencil, to which Pat replies by explaining that Apple Pencil only works on iPad. "Okay, so what can I use on my phone?"asks the customer. "Uh… your finger?" the genius responds.
Watch the video right below.
"Does the X come with a pen like the Note? Nope," reads the video's description.
Look, we're all perfectly aware that Steve Jobs had an aversion to styluses.
At the original iPhone introduction, the late Apple CEO cautioned attendees that if you see a stylus, "they blew it". But this is not Steve Jobs' Apple anymore, it's Tim Cook's, and Samsung should be aware that this type of advertising is short-lived because an iPhone with Apple Pencil support is apparently launching next year.
Samsung has now run nine "Ingenious" ads in total. It's unclear, however, if the new commercials will appear on television. Assuming you've watched the videos I've embedded in this article, tell us what you think in the commenting section down below.
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BkiUd1c5qhLACA4Pv7Vo | Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, a Tarnished Leader of South Africa's Liberation, Dies at 81
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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, a Tarnished Leader of South Africa's Liberation, Dies at 81 Photo Nelson Mandela with Winnie Madikizela-Mandela after his release from a South Africa prison in 1990. She often acted as a conduit to his followers during his imprisonment. They divorced in 1996. Credit Greg English/Associated Press Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, whose hallowed place in the pantheon of South Africa's liberators was eroded by scandal over corruption, kidnapping, murder and the adulterous implosion of her fabled marriage to Nelson Mandela, has died in Johannesberg, according to the South African Broadcasting Corporation. She was 81.
SABC said Ms. Madikizela-Mandela Mandela was admitted to the Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg over the weekend complaining of the flu after attended a church service on Friday. She had been treated for diabetes and underwent major surgeries as her health began failing over the last several years.
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BkiUcAW6NNjgB1scXQb7 | Angelina Jolie: 'I could end up pregnant'
Marie Claire December 14, 2011 11:10 am
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The A-lister and mum of six has revealed there could be a seventh child on the way in the future
She already has her hands full with an adorable brood of six, but now multi-tasking mum Angelina Jolie has revealed there may just been room for one more in the future.
Although the actress and long-term beau Brad Pitt have 'nothing planned' at the moment she revealed in a new interview: 'We just don't know. I could end up pregnant.'
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Speaking in the January issue of American Marie Clarie, the A-lister said another child wasn't on the cards at the moment, but a pregnancy could surprise them at any moment.
'Nothing planned at the moment, but we just don't know. I could end up pregnant,' she said.
The starlet also revealed their beautiful brood – Maddox, 9, Pax, 7, Zahara, 6, Shiloh, 5, and 3-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne – have dropped hints they would like her to marry Brad Pitt, but confirmed that wouldn't be happening any time soon,
'They have mentioned it, yes. If you take it in an emotional way, you think, Ohhh, the children! They don't feel secure enough! But then you think, Now, wait a minute: They think a wedding is a party with a four-layer tiered cake!'
Revealing she doesn't really have 'girlfriends in movies,' the actress added she spends most of her time with Brad – who can blame her! – and praised him for expanding her life.
'I talk to Brad … But I don't know, I don't have a lot of friends I talk to. He is really the only person I talk to,' she said.
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'Brad has expanded my life in ways I never imagined. We built a family. He is not just the love of my life, he is my family. I hold that very dear.
'I suppose what I've learned from Brad is to be able to have the kind of family whose happiness and well-being comes before your own.
'I'm very, very grateful to have such a loving family, and I wouldn't have that without him.'
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BkiUbKE5qhDACnynogLX | Review of oil families and their petroleum systems of the Williston Basin
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The petroleum system concept was first applied in 1974 (Dow/Williams) to identify three oil systems in the Williston Basin, and recent studies have expanded the number to at least nine. This paper reviews the petroleum geochemistry, oil-oil, and oil-source correlations of the oil systems of the Williston Basin, providing a new perspective and some new findings. Petroleum systems with a known source (documented oil-source correlation) include the Red River (Ordovician), Winnipegosis (Devonian), Bakken (Devonian-Mississippian), Madison (Mississippian), and Tyler (Pennsylvanian) systems. Petroleum systems with an identified source rock but no documented oil-source correlation are considered hypothetical and include the Winnipeg (Ordovician), Duperow (Devonian), and Birdbear (Devonian). The Deadwood (Cambrian-Ordovician) petroleum system is speculative because a good oil-prone source rock has not been identified. The stratigraphic distribution of the oil families from each system is generally limited to the same formation from which they were sourced due to efficient seals and a paucity of vertical migration pathways, but some notable exceptions do occur.
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BkiUgCrxK02iP15vh2eP | Sam Schmidt is racing again, 15 years after the crash that left him a quadriplegic
RacingBy Alexander Goot on December 23, 2015 December 23, 2015
One thing is for sure. Sam Schmidt still sounds like a racecar driver.
"I was pleased that I had really decent race pace," said Schmidt, reflecting on his run, "I've got a lot of things I think I can change and improve for next year."
The race, that he's referring to, was this year's iRacing Pro Race of Champions, an online event that brought together some of the world's best drivers, across a variety of series, for a simulated race around a virtual Watkins Glen International Raceway. For most of the field, which included NHRA veteran Ron Capps, sports car driver Alex Gurney and 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Brad Keselowski, it was an opportunity to have some fun by testing themselves against their cross-discipline peers. (Not to mention a chance to push the limits without having to worry about tearing up real sheet metal.) But for Schmidt, being back in the field, virtual or not, meant a good deal more.
"I'm always up for a race, I'm a very competitive guy. And, you know, first time in 15 years to be able to race in any format has been super cool."
Fifteen years ago appeared, at one time, to be the end of Sam Schmidt's driving career. Just months after registering his first career victory in the Indy Racing League, Schmidt crashed in an offseason testing session, suffering serious injuries, including a severed spine. The accident left Schmidt a quadriplegic, but to use the parlance of the track, it certainly did nothing to slow him down.
In 2001, he founded Sam Schmidt Motorsports, (now Schmidt Peterson), which has fielded entries in the IndyCar and Indy Lights series for more than a decade. In fact, the team has won seven Indy Lights championships, and in 2011, captured the Indy 500 pole behind driver Alex Tagliani. Schmidt's time in charge of a race team has been successful, and gratifying, and, to hear him tell it, more than a little nerve-wracking.
"For 15 years I've been a team owner, and I have to find the drivers, and the team members, and the sponsorship and the resources to support it. And it's really stressful and really frustrating. So on this side of the fence, with the SAM project," which, as Schmidt cheerfully points out, stands for semi-autonomous racing, and not for his own name, "it's just been a great release and a pleasure."
That pleasure, that latest step in Schmidt's racing career, came as a result of a collaboration between Arrow, a Denver-based electronics company that sponsors Schmidt Peterson Motorsports, and CXC, which develops and builds racing simulators. For a mere $54,000 or so, you too can own one of their "Motion-Pro II" rigs, and the ability to try out high performance cars at some of the world's most famous tracks. (Hey, nobody said that virtual thrills come cheap.) But then, how can you put a price on giving a racing lifer like Schmidt the opportunity to return to competition?
"You just saw the racer come right back again," said Chris Considine, founder and CEO of CXC, and himself a former racecar driver, "That stubborn determination. I mean, I'm sure his guys had to remind him that he had to eat lunch, dinner, you know, things like that, to pull him away from the thing. He was just glued to it, you know. And in the end he was fast, and he was really racing with people."
To ask the question that's probably occurred to curious readers by this point: How exactly does it work?
Schmidt's control over the car comes via cameras, which track his head movements by way of markers on his hat, as well as a tube in his mouth that senses pressure, and is used for throttle and braking. It's a system that Schmidt has used previously to return to the track in a custom Corvette, as featured in an ESPN "Sport Science" segment. But it was one of Schmidt's own drivers who first sparked the idea of a return to racing.
"This was actually, the idea of Townsend Bell," explained Considine, "He is one of our development drivers at CXC. And he was driving Sam's Arrow simulator here, after we had built it for them. And he suggested that it might be a great idea if Sam raced in the race of champions."
"I was hoping that everybody would be required to use the same head controls and system that I was, just to even the field," noted Schmidt, "That was not the case, but it was still a heck of a lot of fun… It's a great format for somebody in my situation to be able to compete against anybody."
"I think everybody secretly was a little worried," offered Considine, when asked about the initial expectations, "But I have to say, watching him work… I wish we had video, the way they worked… they looked just like a racing team. The driver was giving them all the information they needed, and they were dialing this thing in. And they worked for hours and hours and hours doing this. And you could just see the lap times start to drop."
Schmidt ended up coming home 16th in the race, held late last week, after getting caught up in an early wreck that, it's worth mentioning, he himself did not trigger. But in a field of 25, simply running respectable times, and hanging in with the rest of his peers, was undeniably impressive.
Or, to put it in Schmidt's own words following the race, "There's still about eight guys that got beat by a guy with no hands and no legs." I guess the trash talk never really leaves the system either.
"Yeah he's such a racer right?" added Considine, "He told us, 'oh yeah 16th that's great. But I'm kind of disappointed that it wasn't a top-10.' And I'm thinking to myself, if it was a top-10, you'd be telling me you're disappointed it wasn't a top-5 or top-3, or you didn't come home with the win. It's never enough for racers, you know? And that's great! That spark never goes away. And to see him switch immediately back into that mode was really cool to watch."
Schmidt realizes, of course, that the impact of his participation was far more important than his finishing position. "We had a lot of people watching, a lot of comments, a lot of people just sort of inspired by the process. And hopefully this will drive people to get out of bed…their disability should not limit them in this type of life, or work life, or daily life. Unless they're on a ventilator they're not any worse off than me, and they've just got to get on with it, and find out what gets them up every morning, what floats their boat, and get back to doing it. Hopefully this will inspire some people to do that as well."
"Yeah I mean it's a pretty amazing experience to watch anything you create get used liked that and inspire people like that," said Considine, praising the work of his own crew, "It's kinda humbling, you know, but I have to say, it's really a team effort. To watch all of our guys emotionally connect with something they created, is really cool. When they come in after hours and watch the fruits of their labor, you can just see it click for them. And it's really them, it's those guys that built it."
So what's next for the SAM project? Schmidt says that the Arrow team continues to work to improve his level of control of the car even further, and that more potential exhibitions, and speed tests, could be on the horizon. In fact, the group has thrown out the idea of Schmidt attempting to obtain his driver's license again, at some point in the future. Oh, and then, the 2016 edition of the Pro Race of Champions is now less than a year away, and it didn't take too long for Schmidt to start looking ahead. There's still ground to be gained, after all.
"I think I recognized some things towards the end of qualifying which could help me considerably with just qualifying speed next year," said Schmidt, "You're always trying to turn over every rock and improve as much as you can, whether it be in yourself or the equipment, and I think we can improve both for next year."
Once a racer, always a racer.
About Alexander Goot
Alexander Goot is a sports television producer, and a writer whose work has appeared at The Cauldron, Vice Sports, Fansided, Sports On Earth, and the Classical. He is a passionate fan of jambands, NASCAR racing, and New York sports, and believed in Kristaps Porzingis from the very beginning. He can be reached at alexander.goot@gmail.com if you'd like to discuss the Mets rotation, or the music of Phish.
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BkiUeAI5qoYA2zk0wCYl | Nasser Hussain urges Ben Stokes to 'grow up'
Hussain blasted Stokes on the incident and felt that he has to stay away from such things at this stage of his career.
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The former England captain Nasser Hussain has come down heavily on Ben Stokes following his arrest in Bristol on Monday. The all-rounder was apparently involved in an altercation outside a bar in the city in the early hours of Monday morning and was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm. Hussain has urged him to grow up or risk his international career which is on an upward graph right now.
However, Stokes was released without any charges against his name. Andrew Strauss, the England team director also confirmed that he has suffered a minor fracture on his right hand. Fortunately for the youngster, he was picked in the Ashes squad announced earlier today and also remained the vice-captain of the side.
Hussain criticises Stokes
Hussain believes that the cricketer has the world at its feet and only he can self-destruct his career. "Ben Stokes has the world at his feet and is well on the way to becoming a very special, not to mention very well-rewarded, cricketer. But he cannot keep flirting with the self-destruct button while getting himself into such damaging scrapes. It has reached the point where it could damage the career of a potentially great England cricketer. He has to learn to walk away or not put himself into an environment where this can happen," he wrote in his column for Daily Mail.
"Ben Stokes has to grow up. The bottom line is, for all the advice and support he will be receiving right now, it's down to him. He just has far too much going for him to throw it all away," he added.
Michael Vaughan, another former England captain, also blasted Stokes and advised him to stay away from such troubles off the field. This is not the first time Stokes has found himself in trouble. He was arrested and cautioned in 2011 for obstructing police on a night out and sent home from an England Lions tour to Australia in 2013 for flouting a ban on late-night drinking.
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BkiUeFvxaJiQn7ar4cSF | The Australian War Memorial Canberra is a place I have visited numerous times.
For those of you who know how much of a history buff I am, this would come as no surprise to you!
My craving for historical facts and stories stems from a desire to understand.
I wish to understand how wars start and what are their causes & effects.
I need to know how & why mankind treats each other as it so often does - very, very badly.
I seem to be on a life long search to understand why we seem to be ruled by so much inhumanity, injustice, racism, sexism, intolerance, prejudice, lies & hatred.
I struggle to understand how these values appear to dominate our combined histories even as most of the individuals I know are honest, decent, caring, generous & kind human beings who wouldn't hurt a fly.
The thing I like about the War Memorial is that it highlights time and time again the courage, integrity & determination of ordinary human beings caught up in events beyond their making.
It is explained, shown & described in all it's gory, unpleasant, devastating detail.
We are invited to commemorate, remember & interpret.
Each time I come away uplifted by the dignity of individuals - the ones who survive the atrocities and deprivations of war & conflict, the people who maintain hope against all the odds, those who continue on despite despair and those, especially, who work to change the world for the better.
My great grandfather's brother died in WW1 - Enoch Walter Richens.
For the first time, I finally found his name on the honour roll.
Painting of Tobruk that the diorama was based on.
My father-in-law tells the story of how he learned all these silhouettes by heart when he was a young boy. If the planes came over at night, he would be able to work out if they were enemy or friendly aircraft.
This is part of one of the Japanese subs that got into Sydney Harbour during WW2.
This is the torpedo damage to one of the Japanese subs.
This exhibition was lit up by moving blue-green light (in case you wondering about the unusual effects).
Ben Quilty's Captain S after Afghanistan.
"For his official war artist commission, Quilty has created large-scale portraits that focus on the intense physicality of these soldiers and on the emotional and psychological consequences of their service".
There was a special exhibition called ANZAC Voices on while we were there.
It will run until Nov/Dec 2014...when the newly redesigned & redeveloped WW1 rooms will reopen to the public.
All the staff we spoke to were very excited about the renovated rooms.
I've always loved the WW1 diorama's & can't wait to see how they've been refreshed.
Looks like another visit next Kanga Cup!
Really touching exhibit. Thanks for sharing.
The War Memorial is a great tribute to those who served and you're absolutely right War is not glorified there.
What a fascinating memorial site. I can't imagine what it must have been like to see airplanes overhead and to wonder if they were going to be dropping bombs on your town or even your home. Thank you for sharing this.
What a beautiful and moving series of photos Brona. I've always liked that memorial walls with the poppies, I'm glad you were able to find your great uncle on the wall this time. I'd like to get there again soon, perhaps I'll wait til the WW1 section reopens- odd that they didn't get it ready for the 100th anniversary in August, and odd that the Anzac exhibition doesn't run til Anzac Day.
I think part of the reasoning behind the Anzac Voices exhibition was to provide some WW1 stories whilst the WW1 section was closed for renovatations. I suspect most of the pieces & displays will be absorbed back into the new section.
I love museums like this. We are planning an extended trip to Australia and NZ this winter so I will put this on the list.
Hoe exciting Jackie - where are you planning on visiting & for how long?
What a timely and moving post. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and the impressive displays of the War. You make me want to visit a war museum in our city, not as elaborate as yours, but still a good place to commemorate... never forget. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your moving photos from the museum. This looks like a place that is well worth visiting. Thought-provoking, sobering, the reality of war.
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BkiUbazxK0wg05VB5ndc | The same indictment charged four Iranians for conspiracy and aggravated identity theft, accusing them of helping Witt gather information on her former US government colleagues.
Former US Air Force intelligence specialist Monica Witt has been indicted on seven counts for delivering national defence information to the government of Iran, conspiracy and attempt to commit computer intrusions and aggravated identity theft, according to an indictment filed in US court on Wednesday. She also conducted multiple searches for her former fellow agents using Facebook accounts registered under fake names.
Witt first traveled to a "Hollywoodism" conference in 2012, when she appeared in Iranian television videos in which she identified herself as a former US service member with. -Iranian citizen who is identified as "Individual A" in the indictment hired Witt to be her assistant on an anti-American propaganda film.
Tabb said investigators believe Witt's motive was "ideological", and the indictment against her alleges that, before she defected, she appeared in videos that she knew would be broadcast by Iranian media outlets and "made statements that were critical of the USA government". According to authorities, she started working on behalf of Tehran by disclosing classified information and compiling research on US intelligence personnel she previously worked with. Iran's nuclear program was the target of the U.S.
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BkiUcM66NNjgB1scXc9U | 180 Medical Blog / Inspiring Stories / Determined Spirit: Jen Goodwin's Story of Life After Her Spinal Cord Injury
Determined Spirit: Jen Goodwin's Story of Life After Her Spinal Cord Injury
Nearly a decade ago, Jen Goodwin was on top of the world. She'd graduated from the University of Arkansas, bought her first house, and adopted her first dog. Then she got her dream job as a pharmaceutical sales rep, which came naturally to her with her friendly personality, big smile, and a real talent for sales. It seemed like life couldn't be better. Then everything changed in the blink of an eye.
The Day Everything Changed
A fun day at the lake with friends in 2008 turned into a nightmare after dark. Jen and her neighbor were out in his boat when he fell backward onto her head. Then he used her neck almost like a springboard to push himself back up to stand again.
Immediately, she saw a flash of bright white and had a warm feeling that gave way to searing pain. Then she realized she couldn't feel her legs. It was clear something was very, very wrong.
At first, her neighbor didn't believe that she had been hurt, claiming that she was faking her injury. In cases like this, when someone indicates they may have a spinal cord injury, it's important to believe them. Keep them still and get help from emergency services as quickly as possible.
Unfortunately, this didn't happen for Jen. Due to her injury, she couldn't sit up or hold anything to maintain balance during that terrifying trip over choppy waters back to the boat ramp. It took a lot of pleading for her neighbor to relent. Finally, he loaded her into the floorboard of his truck, then drove her 45 minutes away to the hospital.
Getting the News of Her SCI
As soon as Jen arrived, the hospital staff sprang into action to help. It was obvious that she was seriously hurt. However, the true extent of the damage wasn't fully known until they ran some tests.
Despite her pain and fear, Jen tried to maintain a positive attitude. But then the doctor sat down with her to tell her that her neck had been broken and her spine was severely compressed at the C5 and C6 level. In other words, Jen was now a quadriplegic, unlikely to ever walk again.
That was when Jen let herself cry.
Life During Rehab
Naturally, Jen was heartbroken at all that had happened to her, but she didn't let herself stay down for long. She was ready to take on whatever challenges lay ahead. Her surgery was scheduled on a Sunday, and she transferred to the rehabilitation center on Thursday, one of the fastest post-surgery patients that the staff at the hospital had seen.
Her first goal was just to raise her hand high enough to scratch her nose. Initially, she had no lower extremity movement and no control of her triceps, because of the level of her injury, but she kept that tenacious drive and continued working hard to meet challenges head-on and eventually was able to achieve that first goal she had set for herself. "I just looked at it like, 'This is my chance, so I'm going to give it absolutely everything I've got every single day,' and because of that, I was able to get a lot stronger," says Jen.
Jen was determined to push through therapy and work hard. However, it felt like a lot of the techniques and skills they were teaching her in rehab wouldn't be possible for her.
Even so, she was able to regain some strength after a lot of practice and therapy. This was validation that hard work really could make things possible that hadn't felt possible before.
Altogether, she spent nearly 2 years total in rehabilitation therapy, including a controlled intensive therapy study at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta.
During that time, she also met some of her best friends. They affectionately dubbed themselves, "The Quad Squad," and they still meet up regularly for vacations and get-togethers.
Keeping an Eye on Goals
Jen's ultimate goal during rehab was to learn to walk again. Finally, she was able to walk down the length of a basketball court and back. It took an hour and was achieved with the help of 2 therapists, a spinal electronic nerve stimulator (or e-stim), and a walker. This was a turning point for Jen in figuring out her next goals.
"I decided I could either learn to walk, or I could learn to live," she says of her decision to move on after focusing entirely on rehab for over two years. Because she gave her all and worked as hard as she could, she felt able to let go of the old goals and focus on new ones.
Jen faced plenty of new challenges after she came home from rehab. She had to use her new skills from therapy while working to develop new strategies for accomplishing daily activities around the house. She also learned to drive again with a modified car.
Later, she devoted almost a year to designing and planning an accessible home next to her parents' house. Then another year was spent just learning how to live in it on her own.
Learning to Self-Cath as a Quadriplegic
One additional aspect Jen had to consider was learning how to self-cath. It can help to have a catheter supply provider with trained product specialists on staff who are willing to take time to listen to concerns and questions. She found 180 Medical through a spinal cord injury event and has been with us ever since. "I absolutely love 180 Medical. You guys have always been great about getting the supplies I need and letting me know about any new products that come out. I can always rely on you to get my supplies to me when I need them," says Jen.
Depending on the level of injury, some may not be able to manipulate a catheter on their own. Jen tried out a few different catheter options while using a gripping catheter clamp to better hold them, but when she tried out a newer option the Coloplast SpeediCath Compact Set, she knew she'd found the perfect fit for her needs. "It's so nice that they fit right in my purse. They're super discreet and ready to go, and I can actually grip them with my hands." Since Jen loves to travel, it's super handy to have an option for catheters that are lighter and take up way less space in her luggage too.
"Never Lose Sight of What You Want"
It wasn't always easy. From the frightening night of her injury through years of hard work and dedication to physical and rehabilitation therapy, the journey to where she is now was long and challenging. Jen understands that things can seem bleak to those who have been recently injured, but after going through all she has, she encourages others to not lose sight of goals or give up.
Thinking about what might come next was never far away from Jen's mind as she settled into daily life. There were a few big dreams that she had always wanted to accomplish that kept coming up in her mind, and she decided she wasn't going to let her spinal cord injury get in the way of achieving those dreams.
Check out this awesome video from Permobil Corporation! You can meet Jen as she talks a bit about her goals and her experiences with her wheelchair.
Find out all about the next chapter of Jen's life in Part 2 of our two-part series.
Jessica is a Marketing Specialist at 180 Medical, and she's been a part of the 180 family for 10 years. Her favorite part of working here is the positive impact we make on lives.
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BkiUdJ05qsJBjnJ89v6J | There are many different types of air pollutants from a wide range of sources. The pollutants of greatest importance to health are the gases and particles that have been found to contribute to cardiovascular and respiratory disease. These pollutants are often lumped together under the term smog.
How does air pollution affect my health and the health of my family?
Each individual reacts differently to air pollution. Children, the elderly and those with diabetes, heart or lung disease are most sensitive to the adverse health effects of air pollution.
Negative health effects increase as air pollution worsens. Studies have shown that even modest increases in air pollution can cause small but measurable increases in emergency room visits, hospital admissions and death. Small increases in air pollution over a short period of time can increase symptoms of pre-existing illness among those at risk.
Seniors are at higher risk because of weakening of the heart, lungs and immune system and increased likelihood of health problems such as heart and lung disease.
Children are also more vulnerable to air pollution: they have less-developed respiratory and defense systems. Because of their size, they inhale more air per kilogram of body weight than adults. Children also spend more time outdoors being physically active, which can increase their exposure to air pollution.
People participating in sports or strenuous work outdoors breathe more deeply and rapidly, allowing more air pollution to enter their lungs. They may experience symptoms like eye, nose or throat irritation, cough or difficulty breathing when air pollution levels are high.
What can I do to protect my health and the health of my family? How can I find out about the health risks posed by air pollution in my community?
You can better protect yourself and those in your care by understanding how air pollution affects your health, and by checking the Air Quality Health Index on a regular basis to find out what the health risks from air pollution are in your community.
To check the Air Quality Health Index reading for your community and learn more about how air pollution can affect your health, visit AirHealth.ca or select the location of interest on the map of Canada..
We can protect our health from the negative health effects of air pollution by appropriately changing our behaviour to reduce our exposure to air pollutants when air quality deteriorates.
Canadians can assess whether they are at greater risk based on their age, health status and level of outdoor physical activity, and whether or not they are experiencing symptoms.
They can also use the index as a reminder of the need to take action to reduce air pollution.
Should air pollution prevent me from exercising?
Exercise plays an important role in long-term health. People who are physically active live longer, healthier lives. It is suggested that children (aged 5 to 18) do 60 minutes a day of vigorous activity and adults do 150 minutes a week. The air quality in Canada is generally good, and should not impact outdoors activities. When the AQHI is higher, some may develop symptoms such as coughing and shortness of breath due to a decrease in air quality. It is recommended to reduce outdoor strenuous activity or to reschedule, when you or your child experience symptoms.
The Air Quality Health Index is a scale designed to help you understand what the quality of the air around you means to your health. It is a tool developed by health and environmental professionals to communicate the health risk posed by air pollution.
The index provides specific advice for people who are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution as well as the general public.
What can the AQHI tell me about the health risks I may experience due to the current local air quality? What are its limitations in this regard?
The Air Quality Health Index provides a number from 1 to 10+ to indicate the level of health risk associated with local air quality. Occasionally, when the amount of air pollution is abnormally-high, the number may exceed 10.
The higher the number, the greater the health risk and our need to take precautions.
The index describes the level of health risk associated with this number as 'low', 'moderate', 'high' or 'very high', and suggests steps we can take to reduce our exposure.
It also forecasts local air quality for today and tomorrow and provides associated health advice. .
The index does not measure the effects of odour, pollen, dust, heat or humidity on your health.
You can refer to the Air Quality Health Index to check the quality of outdoor air in your community before heading off to work or play. And you can use the forecasts to plan your activities, whether over the next hour or the next day.
Seniors, parents of children with asthma, and people suffering from diabetes, heart or lung disease, can use the index to assess the immediate risk air pollution poses to your health and take steps to lessen that risk.
Even if you're relatively healthy, fit and active, you can consult the index to decide when and how much to exercise or work outdoors.
How is the Air Quality Health Index presented?
The Air Quality Health Index is a scale that lists a number from 1 to 10+ to indicate the level of health risk associated with air quality.
Scientists created the index by estimating the daily change in mortality risk for ten cities from 1998-2000 and plotting it on a 10 point scale.
The higher the number, the greater the risk and the need to take precautions.
What is the scale for the Air Quality Health Index?
How is the AQHI calculated?
Additional information for new communities in New Brunswick (where current conditions are estimated).
Ground-level Ozone (O3), is formed by photo-chemical reactions in the atmosphere. It can be a major component of smog during the summer, especially during hot sunny weather, but is generally low in the wintertime. Ozone can be transported long distances within a polluted air mass and can be responsible for large regional air pollution episodes.
Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5), is a mixture of tiny airborne particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs . These particles can either be emitted directly by vehicles, industrial facilities or natural sources like forest fires, or formed indirectly as a result of chemical reactions among other pollutants. Particulate matter can reflect both local air pollution sources or widespread air pollution episodes.
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), is released by motor vehicle emissions and power plants that rely on fossil fuels. It contributes to the formation of the other two pollutants. Nitrogen dioxide is often elevated in the vicinity of high traffic roadways and other local sources.
All three can have serious, combined effects on human health--from illness to hospitalization to premature death--even as a result of short-term exposure. Significantly, all of these pollutants appear to threaten human health, even at low levels of exposure, especially among those with pre-existing health problems.
In the development of the Air Quality Health Index, a formula that combined these three pollutants was found to be the best indicators of the health risk of the combined impact of the mix of pollutants in the air.
In March 2014, the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) was expanded to three additional communities in New Brunswick: Edmundston, Campbellton and Miramichi. This new service will bring the benefits of the AQHI to more people in the province.
For the three new communities, the current conditions are estimated, using AQHI values from other communities. Air quality research carried out in these new communities has demonstrated that this is a viable approach for bringing the AQHI to communities that do not have local air quality monitoring. The calculation of these estimated values will continue to be monitored and improved as development continues on more advance procedures for incorporating nearby monitoring sites. For Campbellton and Miramichi, the AQHI conditions are based on measurements from the air quality monitoring station in Bathurst. For Edmundston, the monitoring station in Fredericton is used.
Why aren't sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide captured in the Air Quality Health Index?
Sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide were dropped from the AQHI, because they were not associated with additional health risk once the effects of ozone, nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter were taken into account.
What's the difference between the air quality index I am used to and the Air Quality Health Index? Won't people get the existing air quality index and the Air Quality Health Index mixed up?
The Air Quality Health Index is an entirely new approach to communicating about air quality that differs from more familiar air quality indices which all follow an approach developed in the 1970s.
All previous air quality indices have reported air quality in term of air quality objectives for different pollutants and address each pollutant separately. The Air Quality Health Index presents the immediate health risk of the combined effects of air pollution (smog) mixture.
The air quality objectives or standards that old air quality index uses in its calculations are based on a variety of factors including effects on human health, vegetation, and consideration of the technical and economic achievability of the objectives as air quality management goals. The Air Quality Health Index is a personal health protection tool for individual Canadians, especially those most at risk: children, seniors, and people with diabetes, heart and lung disease. It does not attempt to consider any issues other than the day to day health impact of air pollution.
The old index is usually presented in a way that implies a safe level of air pollution below a specified threshold. The Air Quality Health Index reflects scientific evidence that negative health effects can occur even at low levels of exposure.
The old air quality index is not the same across the country as provincial and municipal governments have adopted different air quality standards as a basis for the index in their jurisdiction. The Air Quality Health Index has been developed through a national process and is designed to apply across the country.
The old air quality index usually has values in the range of 10 -60, with poor air quality designated as values above 50. The Air Quality Health Index is on a 1-10 scale and three categories "low, moderate and high risk" within this range. For this reason confusion is unlikely.
What difference will the Air Quality Health Index make in the lives of Canadians?
It will help Canadians better understand how to protect their health from the adverse effects of air pollution on a daily, or even hourly, basis, just like the UV Index helps Canadians protect themselves from the harmful effects of too much sun.
This means that senior citizens, parents of children with asthma, and people suffering from diabetes, heart or lung disease now have an effective tool to help them assess the health risks posed by the levels of air pollution where they live, and to take action to protect their health and the health of those under their care.
This also means that average Canadians can check the quality of outdoor air before heading off to work or play, whether over the next hour or the next day.
What does the Air Quality Health Index look like?
Why isn't the AQHI forecast in my region?
Health Canada and Environment Canada are supporting provinces, municipalities and non-government organizations as they begin to implement and communicate the AQHI. Provinces are responsible for the majority of air quality monitoring in Canada and their agreement and participation is essential to the implementation of the index.
By staggering implementation, it will allow the index to be implemented in a way that is most beneficial to the province. This will include the development of communication tools and educating and informing the public about the tool and how to use it.
Evaluations of these initial projects will be done to ensure that the Air Quality Health Index is being implemented and used in an effective and efficient way.
The AQHI was developed based on the best available data set of national air pollution measurements. However, air quality data is not readily available in all areas of Canada: for example, the technical capacity to monitor air pollution is limited in rural areas.
What's the federal role in implementing the Air Quality Health Index? What's the provincial/municipal role?
Health Canada and Environment Canada have led the development of the Air Quality Health Index and continue to collaborate with government, health and environmental NGO partners on development of the Air Quality Health Index.
Health Canada made sure that the latest cutting-edge epidemiological research informed the creation of the AQHI. Department officials are also providing the health information necessary to help Canadians better understand how to protect their health from the negative effects of air pollution.
Environment Canada is overseeing the technical development of the index and updating its capacity to provide Air Quality Health Index forecasts.
What's the difference between the American Index and the Canadian Air Quality Health Index? Why aren't they the same? Won't this be confusing for people who live close to the border and hear both versions being used?
The American index is standards-based and emphasizes the impact of a single pollutant, much in the same way as provincial air quality indices have done up until now, The different jurisdictions have different standards and in addition the US uses different scales and categories.
Unlike the American index, the Air Quality Health Index looks at the combined effects of air pollutants on health, rather than emphasizing the impact of one pollutant over others.
Like the older Canadian AQIs the US AQI has a broad range, with the category "unhealthy for sensitive groups beginning at a value of 101. This is unlikely to be confused with the AQHI's 1-10+ scale.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency and Canadian partners will work together to reduce confusion.
What are the real impacts of air pollution on human health? How many doctor/hospital visits and deaths can be directly attributed to air pollution?
Air pollution exacerbates health conditions in people who already suffer from chronic conditions such as heart and lung disease, or makes those who are vulnerable to its effects--such as children and the elderly--more susceptible to illness.
Air pollution may also contribute to the development of new cases of heart and lung disease.
The World Health Organization recently estimated that 800,000 deaths per year worldwide (1.4% of all deaths) could be attributed to urban outdoor air pollution.
In Canada, scientific evidence based on data from eight Canadian cities shows that 5,900 deaths can be linked to air pollution every year.
Research also shows that poor air quality sends thousands more Canadians to hospital each year.
Does the Air Quality Health Index measure, manage and report on air quality over time? Can it be used as a tool for assessing accountability and progress relevant to clean air legislation and regulation?
No. The Air Quality Health Index has been designed as a tool to help individual Canadians make choices that will protect their personal health and reduce their exposure to air pollution.
AQI vs. AQHI: What is the Difference?
While air quality has been reported for many years, this new Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) has been created with a different goal - to report on the health risk posed by a specific level of air quality.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) reports current air quality based on a specific level of an individual air pollutant. Two-day air quality forecasts are also provided. The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) reports on the health risk posed by a mixture of pollutants including ground-level ozone, particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) communicates the air quality of the single worst pollutant. The index rating for the new Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is the sum of the health risks from each of the pollutants in the index.
Why is this more useful to most of us?
The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) reflects current knowledge of the health effects associated with air pollution. The traditional Air Quality Index (AQI) is based on air quality standards and takes into consideration both environmental and human health concerns.
While both the traditional Air Quality Index (AQI) and the new Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) have their respective strengths, this new index has been designed to tell you more about your health risk from air pollution on any given day.
Why does AQHI show improved or degraded air quality in my community compared to the old AQI?
The two indices were developed with different objectives in mind and for that reason, should not be compared, however it is inevitable that there will be comparisons. The new Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) captures the health risk from air pollution. The traditional Air Quality Index (AQI) provides us with information on the quality of the air compared to Canadian air quality standards and/or criteria for pollutants. For this reason, there is bound to be a difference in the perceived air quality in your community.
What is the difference between the community AQHI value and the individual station observation?
The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is based on measurements of air quality from monitoring stations across Canada. For most communities, the AQHI value is produced by averaging information from the air monitoring stations in the local area. This average community value is provided for the locations on the provincial map. AQHI values from the individual air monitoring stations are provided in the accompanying list.
I can see the different levels of air pollution in different areas of the my community, and noticed that the AQHI number is an average of the locations. Wouldn't broadcasting the highest reported levels protect my health better than averaging the levels?
Air pollution concentrations change over time (on an hourly and daily basis) and space (e.g. areas close to high traffic or an industrial source). Generally, people move around their communities in the course of normal daily activities and may be exposed to air pollutants in different areas of their community.
The information used to provide current and forecasted AQHI conditions is collected from monitors spread across communities, to give the average levels of air pollution in a given city. This information provides the most accurate measure for the mixture of air a person would be exposed to in their day to day travels throughout their community.
What if I don't live very close to any of the air quality stations? How well does the AQHI represent the air I am breathing?
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BkiUeIDxK3xgpbERDpNQ | Joe Biden on Gun Control
Vice President; previously Democratic Senator (DE)
Public supports gun control; Congress has not caught up
What matters the most to Biden these days is whether he can persuade Congress to enact meaningful gun-control laws. After the Sandy Hook shooting, in Newtown CT, Obama asked Biden to head up the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. Though his efforts so far have failed to overcome congressional resistance, he says that he is not giving up.
Q: The background-check measure failed in the Senate, even though it was supported by 90% of the American people. What does it mean that we can't pass even the weakest measures to curb gun violence?
A: It means two things. One, that we have had an impact on the public's thinking. If we did that poll a week before Sandy Hook, my guess is you wouldn't have 90% of the American people. We've won the battle with the American public on this, not just on background checks but on magazines, on assault weapons, etc. This is a case where the public is way ahead of Congress. There has been a seminal shift in the attitude of the American public toward gun safety. Source: Douglas Brinkley in Rolling Stone Magazine , May 9, 2013
Moral obligation to diminish senseless gun violence
It's been 33 days since the nation's heart was broken by the horrific, senseless violence that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School. No one can know for certain if this senseless act could have been prevented, but we all know we have a moral obligation--a moral obligation--to do everything in our power to diminish the prospect that something like this could happen again.
I've worked in this field a long time--in the US Senate, having drafted the last gun violence legislation. I have no illusions about how hard the task is in front of us. But I also have never seen the nation's conscience so shaken by what happened at Sandy Hook. The world has changed, and it's demanding action.
The President asked me to put together a set of recommendations about how we should proceed to meet that moral obligation we have. The Cabinet and I sat down with 229 groups from law enforcement agencies to public health officials, to gun advocacy groups, to sportsmen & hunters & religious leaders. Source: Remarks by the President & Vice President on Gun Violence , Jan 16, 2013
Keep assault weapons ban; close gun show loophole
Q: How many of you, in your adult lifetime, have had a gun in the house?
[Show of hands]: Senator Gravel, Senator Biden, Senator Dodd, Governor Richardson, Congressman Kucinich.
Q: Sen. Biden, what could the federal government have done to save those kids at Virginia Tech?
A: What they could have done is three things.
In the so-called Biden crime bill, we put 100,000 cops on the street. I've worked with law enforcement for the past 30 years, with armor-piercing bullets, waiting periods, etc. But the one thing that's clear: We should not have let the assault weapons ban lapse.
We should close this so-called gun show loophole, so you can't go into a gun show and buy a gun that you couldn't buy walking into a gun shop.
We have let the country down in the way in which we have not focused on mental illness. We should know that your kid is safe at college. If teachers determine that a child is a danger, the school should be able to take them off the campus.
Source: 2007 South Carolina Democratic primary debate, on MSNBC , Apr 26, 2007
Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers.
A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others. Voting YES would:
Exempt lawsuits brought against individuals who knowingly transfer a firearm that will be used to commit a violent or drug-trafficking crime
Exempt lawsuits against actions that result in death, physical injury or property damage due solely to a product defect
Call for the dismissal of all qualified civil liability actions pending on the date of enactment by the court in which the action was brought
Prohibit the manufacture, import, sale or delivery of armor piercing ammunition, and sets a minimum prison term of 15 years for violations
Require all licensed importers, manufacturers and dealers who engage in the transfer of handguns to provide secure gun storage or safety devices
Reference: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act; Bill S 397 ; vote number 2005-219 on Jul 29, 2005
Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence.
Vote to pass a bill that would block certain civil lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, dealers and importers of firearms and ammunition, mainly those lawsuits aimed at making them liable for gun violence. In this bill, trade groups would also be protected The bill would call for the dismissal of pending lawsuits against the gun industry. The exception would be lawsuits regarding a defect in a weapon or ammunition. It also would provide a 10-year reauthorization of the assault weapons ban which is set to expire in September 2004. The bill would increase the penalties for gun-related violent or drug trafficking crimes which have not resulted in death, to a minimum of 15 years imprisonment. The bill calls for criminal background checks on all firearm transactions at gun shows where at least 75 guns are sold. Exemptions would be made available for dealers selling guns from their homes as well as members-only gun swaps and meets carried out by nonprofit hunting clubs. Reference: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act; Bill S.1805/H.R.1036 ; vote number 2004-30 on Mar 2, 2004
Voted YES on background checks at gun shows.
Require background checks on all firearm sales at gun shows.
Status: Amdt Agreed to Y)50; N)50; VP decided YES Reference: Lautenberg Amdt #362; Bill S. 254 ; vote number 1999-134 on May 20, 1999
Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations.
The Hatch amdt would increase mandatory penalties for the illegal transfer or use of firearms, fund additional drug case prosecutors, and require background check on purchasers at gun shows. [A YES vote supports stricter penalties].
Status: Amdt Agreed to Y)48; N)47; NV)5 Reference: Hatch Amendment #344; Bill S. 254 ; vote number 1999-118 on May 14, 1999
Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows.
Vote to table or kill a motion to require that all gun sales at gun shows be completed by federally licensed gun dealers. Also requires background checks to be completed on buyers and requires gun show promoters to register with the Treasury. Reference: Bill S.254 ; vote number 1999-111 on May 11, 1999
Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks.
Vote to table [kill] an amendment to make it unlawful for gun dealers to sell handguns without providing trigger locks. Violation of the law would result in civil penalties, such as suspension or revocation of the dealer's license, or a fine. Reference: Bill S 2260 ; vote number 1998-216 on Jul 21, 1998
Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record.
Biden scores F by NRA on pro-gun rights policies
While widely recognized today as a major political force and as America's foremost defender of Second Amendment rights, the National Rifle Association (NRA) has, since its inception, been the premier firearms education organization in the world. But our successes would not be possible without the tireless efforts and countless hours of service our nearly three million members have given to champion Second Amendment rights and support NRA programs.
The following ratings are based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionaire sent to all Congressional candidates; the NRA assigned a letter grade (with A+ being the highest and F being the lowest). Source: NRA website 02n-NRA on Dec 31, 2003
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BkiUdgvxK7kjXIK5r5yj | Q: The memory regions I can write and cannot write to, ARM Cortex-M architecture I hope my title is correct terminologicaly. I am working(learning) with STM32F4 discovery board, which has an STM32F407VGTx microcontroller on it. I really try to find the answers in the reference manual, but sometimes it is really hard to find even where to look. Maybe because of the fact that it is 1700+ pages long...
So, here the situation, during my tests(C code, compiler is arm-none-eabi-size), I realized that, I can write any value to peripheral registers, for example to GPIOD registers. But using same code (to write to an address), I am not able to write to, for example, 0x58(0x00000058 indeed) address. In case of peripheral registers, document clearly states which registers/bits are write enabled, which ones read-only with notations like 'r', 'rw'. However, for the address 0x58, I couldn't find the reason why I cannot write to it.
Any guidance, or explanation would be appreciated, thanks.
update:
Counter-question: Why should you be able to write to that address? Is something mapped to that? – Marcus Müller
OK, it is a bit interesting. I was just started to learn about external interrupts, and I want to do everything(thus including external interrupts) at register level, during my learning. So, that's why I did not use any functions from HAL, SPL, or CMSIS and also none of those files are present in the project directory. I kind of managed it, so I had EXTI pending register firing up correctly, but I could not manage to find a way to link a callback function to the interrupt which will define the process I want to be executed in case of the interrupt. Inspecting NVIC table(page 372) from the reference manual, revealed that each interrupt is related with a memory address on the last column. So, I thought, maybe, just an idea, those locations will contain the memory address(pointer) to the interrupt handler functions. So, I then thought to define a function and then write the address of that function into the 0x58 memory location. So that, when the interrupt comes, the microcontroller will look at 0x58, which will redirect it to location of the function of interest.
Yes, this update could have been a whole another question by itself. Sorry for the mess. I think the question can be answered without this story, but, a comment made me to also append this...
A: You need to have a look at the processor's memory configuration. The Cortex-M4 implements the ARMv7-M architecture. Here's a grab of the top half of the memory map (annoyingly this is split over two pages in the M4's reference manual).
As you can see, the area 0x00000000 - 0x1FFFFFFF is allocated to Code. The STM implementation will not include an accessible path on the system AHB bus to that area, hence you cannot write to that address.
A: Possibly, the vector table is relocated; there's a register that stores the "0" address of that table, and that can be adjusted. That's actually a pretty handy feature: it allows you to set up a interrupt handler table anywhere in RAM, and then with one write to VTOR (which is at address 0x08, I think), you can switch over to that new table.
See p.218 of the stm32f4 programming manual.
A:
So, I thought, maybe, just an idea, those locations will contain the memory address(pointer) to the interrupt handler functions.
That's how it works. There is also VTOR, as Marcus described. However, simple projects use something called a startup assembler file, usually startup.s where the stack, heap and vector table are put at their position.
The vector table in the startup.s is weakly linked with a default handler that does nothing.
If you define a function with exactly the same name somewhere else it overrides this default one.
This is for the Cortex M4, that your chip is from ST does not matter yet.
I do not know which compiler you are using, but here is a writeup of the startup file in detail by ARM:
https://community.arm.com/developer/ip-products/processors/b/processors-ip-blog/posts/decoding-the-startup-file-for-arm-cortex-m4
A: That address is program flash. If you want to write to flash, it is possible, you need to first erase it by using the flash peripheral, and you can't really erase the program you are executing, so don't do that. There is two ways to do this correctly. You can copy the vector table to SRAM and tell the NVIC to point the vector table in SRAM, so you can freely change the vector. A more common solution would be to use a fixed interrupt code that takes an address from a variable and jumps to that address, so you can just change where the variable points.
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Chester's World War I monument gifted by company owner
December 12, 2018 December 12, 2018 Kaitlyn Regan
By Kaitlyn Regan, SCSU Journalism student.
Carlton J. Bates and Gov. Baldwin standing together at the dedication ceremony of the World War I monument on Oct. 21, 1939.
Kaitlyn Regan, journalism student at Southern Connecticut State University, reported this story in 2018 as part of Journalism Capstone coursework on World War I.
Chester resident and business owner, Carlton J. Bates donated the World War I monument as a gift to the town.
According to the Chester Historical Society, C.J. Bates and Son Inc. was a major employer in Chester for 119 years. In 1907, it manufactured knitting needles and manicure sets.
The monument was dedicated on Oct. 21, 1939. Five hundred people were present for the ceremony which included Governor Baldwin. First Selectman J. Albert Berg accepted the monument as a gift. The site the monument was deeded by St. Joseph's Church located at 48 Middlesex Turnpike in Chester.
At the time of the ceremony, Bates was 90 years old and his son, Hamilton C. Bates, assisted with the presentation.
The 15-foot high granite monument features a 6-foot Doughboy on top. On the left panel of the monument is an etching of a Red Cross nurse: on the right panel; a depiction of a sailor.
A special town meeting was held on Friday, April 21, 1939 to consider accepting a memorial in memory of the men of Chester who served in the American land and naval forces in the World War, a gift by Carlton J. Bates to the town of Chester, according to town meeting minutes.
It was voted that a sum of $100 would be appropriated to meet incidental expenses dedicating the World War I Memorial.
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The monument is not the original WWI Chester monument. Miceli said in 1918 a wooden memorial was built to honor those who participated in the war.
Chester's 1918 wooden monument created to honor those who served in World World War I.
Miceli said a few dedicated people take meticulous care of the monument. Bob Sumner, Post 97 member is one of these few people. Sumner said any projects created for the monument are handled by Post 97. Art Christianson and Jerry LaMark are other members who help maintain the monument. Post Commander Jane Cable assists in fundraising for project expenses. Sumner said a few thousand dollars is spent to maintain the monument annually.
Sumner said the support the Post has received toward the monument is positive and enables the Legion to surpass its fundraising hopes.
"We were looking for $6,000 for a project and the townspeople were quite supportive," Sumner said.
Chester's American Legion Post, HAK, is named after the three men killed in action during World War I: Harry W. Houghtaling, John F. Alexander, and Reginald Kahrmann. Next to their names are asterisks to indicate they were killed in action.
On Nov. 11, 1918, the last day of the war, Corp. Houghtaling was killed in action and amoung the first to enlist from Chester to enlist in the army. Houghtaling worked for C.J. Bates & Son before the war.
Chester's World War II monument is adjacent to the World War I memorial. Sumner said Post 97 positioned the eagle on the World War II monument to face the Doughboy on the World War I monument. It was nearly impossible to find one, he said, because eagle statues are typically seen facing to the right.
"You could see he's facing the doughboy as he stands up there," Sumner said. "I think that's quite unique."
Whenever a local veteran passes away in Chester, Sumner said, they lower the flags at the monument and raise a flag coordinating to the person's branch of service. The flag is raised from the time of their death until burial.
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BkiUbOE4eIXguuEPj3kE | // MESSAGE PILOT_CONSOLE PACKING
#define MAVLINK_MSG_ID_PILOT_CONSOLE 174
typedef struct __mavlink_pilot_console_t
{
uint16_t dt; ///< Pilot's console throttle command
uint16_t dla; ///< Pilot's console left aileron command
uint16_t dra; ///< Pilot's console right aileron command
uint16_t dr; ///< Pilot's console rudder command
uint16_t de; ///< Pilot's console elevator command
} mavlink_pilot_console_t;
/**
* @brief Send a pilot_console message
*
* @param dt Pilot's console throttle command
* @param dla Pilot's console left aileron command
* @param dra Pilot's console right aileron command
* @param dr Pilot's console rudder command
* @param de Pilot's console elevator command
* @return length of the message in bytes (excluding serial stream start sign)
*/
static inline uint16_t mavlink_msg_pilot_console_pack(uint8_t system_id, uint8_t component_id, mavlink_message_t* msg, uint16_t dt, uint16_t dla, uint16_t dra, uint16_t dr, uint16_t de)
{
uint16_t i = 0;
msg->msgid = MAVLINK_MSG_ID_PILOT_CONSOLE;
i += put_uint16_t_by_index(dt, i, msg->payload); //Pilot's console throttle command
i += put_uint16_t_by_index(dla, i, msg->payload); //Pilot's console left aileron command
i += put_uint16_t_by_index(dra, i, msg->payload); //Pilot's console right aileron command
i += put_uint16_t_by_index(dr, i, msg->payload); //Pilot's console rudder command
i += put_uint16_t_by_index(de, i, msg->payload); //Pilot's console elevator command
return mavlink_finalize_message(msg, system_id, component_id, i);
}
static inline uint16_t mavlink_msg_pilot_console_pack_chan(uint8_t system_id, uint8_t component_id, uint8_t chan, mavlink_message_t* msg, uint8_t target, uint16_t dt, uint16_t dla, uint16_t dra, uint16_t dr, uint16_t de)
{
uint16_t i = 0;
msg->msgid = MAVLINK_MSG_ID_PILOT_CONSOLE;
i += put_uint8_t_by_index(target, i, msg->payload); //The system reporting the diagnostic
i += put_uint16_t_by_index(dt, i, msg->payload); //Pilot's console throttle command
i += put_uint16_t_by_index(dla, i, msg->payload); //Pilot's console left aileron command
i += put_uint16_t_by_index(dra, i, msg->payload); //Pilot's console right aileron command
i += put_uint16_t_by_index(dr, i, msg->payload); //Pilot's console rudder command
i += put_uint16_t_by_index(de, i, msg->payload); //Pilot's console elevator command
return mavlink_finalize_message_chan(msg, system_id, component_id, chan, i);
}
static inline uint16_t mavlink_msg_pilot_console_encode(uint8_t system_id, uint8_t component_id, mavlink_message_t* msg, const mavlink_pilot_console_t* pilot_console)
{
return mavlink_msg_pilot_console_pack(system_id, component_id, msg, pilot_console->dt, pilot_console->dla, pilot_console->dra, pilot_console->dr, pilot_console->de);
}
#ifdef MAVLINK_USE_CONVENIENCE_FUNCTIONS
static inline void mavlink_msg_pilot_console_send(mavlink_channel_t chan, uint16_t dt, uint16_t dla, uint16_t dra, uint16_t dr, uint16_t de)
{
mavlink_message_t msg;
mavlink_msg_pilot_console_pack_chan(mavlink_system.sysid, mavlink_system.compid, chan, &msg, target, dt, dla, dra, dr, de);
mavlink_send_uart(chan, &msg);
}
#endif
// MESSAGE PILOT_CONSOLE UNPACKING
/**
* @brief Get field dt from pilot_console message
*
* @return Pilot's console throttle command
*/
static inline uint16_t mavlink_msg_pilot_console_get_dt(const mavlink_message_t* msg)
{
generic_16bit r;
r.b[1] = (msg->payload)[0];
r.b[0] = (msg->payload)[1];
return (uint16_t)r.s;
}
/**
* @brief Get field dla from pilot_console message
*
* @return Pilot's console left aileron command
*/
static inline uint16_t mavlink_msg_pilot_console_get_dla(const mavlink_message_t* msg)
{
generic_16bit r;
r.b[1] = (msg->payload+sizeof(uint16_t))[0];
r.b[0] = (msg->payload+sizeof(uint16_t))[1];
return (uint16_t)r.s;
}
/**
* @brief Get field dra from pilot_console message
*
* @return Pilot's console right aileron command
*/
static inline uint16_t mavlink_msg_pilot_console_get_dra(const mavlink_message_t* msg)
{
generic_16bit r;
r.b[1] = (msg->payload+sizeof(uint16_t)+sizeof(uint16_t))[0];
r.b[0] = (msg->payload+sizeof(uint16_t)+sizeof(uint16_t))[1];
return (uint16_t)r.s;
}
/**
* @brief Get field dr from pilot_console message
*
* @return Pilot's console rudder command
*/
static inline uint16_t mavlink_msg_pilot_console_get_dr(const mavlink_message_t* msg)
{
generic_16bit r;
r.b[1] = (msg->payload+sizeof(uint16_t)+sizeof(uint16_t)+sizeof(uint16_t))[0];
r.b[0] = (msg->payload+sizeof(uint16_t)+sizeof(uint16_t)+sizeof(uint16_t))[1];
return (uint16_t)r.s;
}
/**
* @brief Get field de from pilot_console message
*
* @return Pilot's console elevator command
*/
static inline uint16_t mavlink_msg_pilot_console_get_de(const mavlink_message_t* msg)
{
generic_16bit r;
r.b[1] = (msg->payload+sizeof(uint16_t)+sizeof(uint16_t)+sizeof(uint16_t)+sizeof(uint16_t))[0];
r.b[0] = (msg->payload+sizeof(uint16_t)+sizeof(uint16_t)+sizeof(uint16_t)+sizeof(uint16_t))[1];
return (uint16_t)r.s;
}
static inline void mavlink_msg_pilot_console_decode(const mavlink_message_t* msg, mavlink_pilot_console_t* pilot_console)
{
pilot_console->dt = mavlink_msg_pilot_console_get_dt(msg);
pilot_console->dla = mavlink_msg_pilot_console_get_dla(msg);
pilot_console->dra = mavlink_msg_pilot_console_get_dra(msg);
pilot_console->dr = mavlink_msg_pilot_console_get_dr(msg);
pilot_console->de = mavlink_msg_pilot_console_get_de(msg);
}
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BkiUbiDxK7DgtAAQHotp | Kai Miettinen
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Conference: Big South
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BkiUbSw5qhDACuHxCKC0 | Case Strategy > Speaking Topics > So You Say You Want to Grow?
Does your company have growth as a stated objective? That's pretty common. For some companies their ambitions seem achievable: their goals are clearly articulated, and the path to achieving those goals is well-defined. But those companies are pretty rare. Far more often there is a vague, but often quite pronounced, desire to grow: to grow at rates unprecedented within that firm, and perhaps even unprecedented within the firm's industry. For those companies ambitious beyond their formulated plans, there is a structured approach to defining and pursuing the optimal growth avenue.
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BkiUctjxK6-gD0SrcyW4 | When it comes to outdoor furniture, nothing could be more popular than teak furniture. They are by far the most favored outdoor furniture by so many homeowners. Let's find out its distinguishing characteristics and the underlying pros and cons of buying and using this type of outdoor furnishing.
Teak furniture scores A-plus when it comes to durability. The teak lumbers they are made from are superbly constructed by nature to have very tight wood grains. This enables the teak wood furniture to withstand great stresses and heavy loads. Well, of course, if it's seating for people and only food items are placed on top of table surfaces then perhaps all different outdoor material types will survive. But durability isn't just about supporting heavy loads. It also speaks of longer-lasting quality. With teak patio furniture, the wood grains are not only weaved tight, they are also rich in natural oils. This makes them able to repel moisture from seeping in to prevent rotting and it also drives away termites and pests that can gnaw in its wood making them last for generations.
Another advantage of teak patio furniture is style. Only highly-skilled craftsmen handle pricey teak lumber material, hence, every piece produced exudes unparalleled elegance and beauty. The teak pieces also have beautiful natural finish in golden hue. What is more interesting is that they require little maintenance or virtually none at all. You can leave your teak chairs or tables outdoors and they will turn to a silver patina over time giving them a very unique weathered look.
With all these pros for the teak furnishing, you probably would think there's no disadvantage pinned to them. Well, you're wrong. It all boils down to the price. Not all homeowners are able to afford their thousand dollar price. Many would have wished for a teak chair or table in their yard but the scarcity of the material used to make this beautiful piece of furniture makes it a far-fetched dream for some.
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BkiUbEfxK0iCl2n19kf7 | Positive news at long last for Sunderland fans Coleman looks to use Ellis Short's limited funds
Sunderland fans have not enjoyed their first season in the second tier, with the club firmly rooted to the bottom of the table following an abysmal campaign so far.
The arrival of former Wales boss Chris Coleman installed new belief amongst beleaguered fans at The Stadium of Light, but so far the new manager has failed to guide his side away from danger. The January transfer window is huge for the Black Cats, and with fans desperate for news whilst sipping their pints here in The Transfer Tavern, The Sun reported that Coleman had entered talks with Burnley over a potential loan move for striker, Jon Walters.
The 34-year-old has struggled for minutes with the Clarets since his summer switch from Stoke City, and could be keen on the move to the north east in order to extend his playing career. Sunderland are on the lookout for new attacking options having seen top scorer Lewis Grabban return to parent club Bournemouth this month, and Walters could be the answer to the club's desperate prayers.
Landlord's Verdict: Sunderland are in a desperate situation, and Chris Coleman has it all to do if he is to save the club from consecutive relegations this season. The drop from the Premier League was a long time coming, but falling into the third tier could be a real death toll for this once great club.
The capture of Walters would certainly be a step in the right direction, with the experienced Irish striker certainly a player who could make a difference at The Stadium of Light. Should Coleman pull this deal off, he can expect Walters to deliver the goals, but will also need to acquire a suitable strike partner for the player in the coming weeks.
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BkiUdwA5qoYDgPtUrNjJ | Q: How to get double click event in angular-datatables I am using datatables and angular-datatables.
How do I detect a double click event in the datatable and get the row data?
I found the code below but I need it in angular.
$(document).on("dblclick", "#myTable tr", function () {
//code here
});
html
<table datatable="tblRecipe" dt-options="showCase.dtOptions" dt-columns="showCase.dtColumns" dt-instance="showCase.dtInstance" class="table table-bordered"></table>
controller.js
var app = angular.module('app', ['datatables'])
app.controller('MainController', function ($scope, $window, $http, $filter, $timeout, $compile, DTOptionsBuilder, DTColumnDefBuilder, DTColumnBuilder) {
var vm = this;
vm.dtInstance = {};
vm.Recipes = {};
vm.delete = deleteRow;
vm.edit = editRow;
vm.dtOptions = DTOptionsBuilder.newOptions()
.withOption('ajax', {
url: "/Recipes/GetAllRecipes",
type: "POST"
})
.withOption('createdRow', createdRow)
.withOption('select', true);
vm.dtColumns = [
//...
DTColumnBuilder.newColumn(null).withTitle('Actions').notSortable().renderWith(actionsHtml)
];
function actionsHtml(data, type, full, meta) {
vm.Recipes[data.Id] = data;
return '<a title="View" href="javascript:void(0)" ng-click="showCase.view(showCase.Recipes[' + data.Id + '])">' +
' <i class="fa fa-eye" aria-hidden="true"></i>' + '</a>' + '<a title="Edit" href="javascript:void(0)" ng-click="showCase.edit(showCase.Recipes[' + data.Id + '])">' +
' <i class="fa fa-pencil"></i>' + '</a>' + '<a title="Delete" href="javascript:void(0)" ng-click="showCase.delete(showCase.Recipes[' + data.Id + '])" )"="">' + ' <i class="fa fa-trash-o"></i>' + '</a>';
};
//...
});
});
A:
I am using datatables and angular-datatables. How do I detect a double
click event in the datatable and get the row data? I found the code
below but I need it in angular.
DataTables is jQuery, Angular-DataTables is just directives that make them work in a AngularJS context. Unless you are rendering "the angular way", i.e datatable="ng" you will need to $compile the table, the rows or each cell in callbacks if you want any directive to work.
Simply use a delegated event handler as you would do with jQuery DataTables, and grab the data through dtInstance which among other things hold the API instance :
$('#tableId').on('dblclick', 'tbody tr', function() {
console.log( $scope.dtInstance.DataTable.row(this).data() )
})
Update: http://plnkr.co/edit/PdrKxxxsDFdNSzgf8c07?p=preview
A: We can write a custom directive logic and resolve the issue. can you please refer directive .
html code
<div ng-controller="MainController">
<div id="goodDiv" ngdblclick>Click Here</div>
<div id="goodDiv">Don't Click Here</div>
</div>
angular code
angular.module("myapp", []).
controller("MainController", ["$scope", function($scope){
}]).
directive("ngdblclick", ['$compile', function($compile){
'use strict'
return{
compile : function(elements, attributes){
return{
restrict: 'C',
post : function(scope, element, attribute){
var isSingleClick = true;
element.bind('click', function(){
setTimeout(function(){
if(isSingleClick){
console.log("It's a single click");
return;
}
}, 500);
});
element.bind('dblclick', function(){
console.log("It's a double click");
isSingleClick = false;
setTimeout(function(){
isSingleClick = true;
return;
}, 500);
});
}
};
}
};
}]);
css style:
#goodDiv{
width : 100px;
height : 100px;
background-color : green;
}
You can find your element and render the event for specific element(#myTable li)
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BkiUd6s5qYVBjW9qu8Yu | NDDC trains, empowers physically-challenged in Delta
By Ebenezer Adurokiya | Warri On May 1, 2019
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has trained and empowered some persons living with disabilities on different vocational skills in Delta State.
The programme tagged: "Training and Empowerment for People Living with Disability" was sponsored by the Commission and facilitated by an NGO called "Health and Skills for Africa".
The programme was in line with NDDC core mandate of improving the standard of living of the people of the Niger Delta region.
Mrs Rachael Misan-Ruppee, Coordinator of the Skill Development Training Programme in Delta State, said over the weekend that while still in training, the trainees had started utilising their skills to make money.
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"When the training started, they had little or no skill on the the various skills they chose to be trained on but today, they are professionals in their various fields as attested to by their trainers," she said.
Misan-Ruppee commended the NDDC for organising such a programme, noting that the gesture had given persons living with disabilities a sense of belonging in the oil-producing region
The beneficiaries thanked the NDDC for the training and called for more of such gesture.
Mr Friday Otobo, a trainee in photography, thanked the NDDC saying, "this is what persons living with disabilities need, total inclusion into the society.
"Since NDDC was created, this is the first time it is impacting on persons living with disability, we must commend them," he said.
Another trainee on Auto-gele, Miss Kewve Ebireri thanked the Commission and appealed for extension of the programme to those who did not have the opportunity to participate in the first batch.
"I will establish my business and also train others," she said.
Mr Austin Juwe a trainee on shoe and bag making said, "I thank the NDDC for looking into our direction to see that we are not left behind".
Mrs Perfect Anthony-Onoke, trainee on wig making said, "I thank NDDC for making us to know what we did not before."
Another trainee, Mr Christopher Omukoro thanked the NDDC for creating a platform for them to acquire skills and contribute their quota to the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Also, Mrs Blessing Onoje, trainer on Auto-gele commended the NDDC.
"NDDC should continue with the programme to get others out of the streets, train and make them useful to themselves and the society," she said.
A trainer on confectionery, Mrs Gbogiemi Eseoghene, expressed joy at the enthusiasm of the beneficiaries in acquiring skills.
"They were all willing to learn and they got the knowledge, they are professionals now in their trades," she said.
The training covered the following vocations: Confectionery, beads making, photography, makeup, manicure and pedicure.
Others were: auto gele, turban, fascinator, shoe &bag making, wig making, GSM repair.
Highlight of the closing ceremony was the exhibition of the various items produced by the trainees in the course of the programme.
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BkiUdDXxK1ThhBMLgHr5 | I have grown this plant outdoors for more than a decade in zone 9a under the canopy of a live oak but without any additional winter protection. It does not show cold damage until winter temperatures dip into the low 20's F. It has been defoliated a few times by lows around 18 degrees but always produces a new crown in spring. It grows very slowly here but looks great most of the time.
I bought a bulb 150mm in diameter 2 1/2 years ago and have ot in a pot and feed and water it regularly. There is NO growth, but the bulb looks healthy....perhaps it is thinking what to do.....!
This cycad can be grown in zone 8a with winter protection. I pack pinestraw all around and on top of the plant, and then cover with black plastic, secured by stones.
One of the most reliable cycads for the bay area.It can be counted on to flush every year-sometimes twice,although the early flush is from last years growth ,but still... Looks best with some shade from hottest summer sun. Upper 20's have not affected mine.Fertilize in summer. Beautiful slow growing container plant. Very rare to spot one here outside of botanical gardens. That's a shame because they look and do great.
I live in zone 8b and have had this palm for 9 years. It dies back to the ground every year thus I have never had over two years. Everyone thinks it's a sago. But I love it anyway.
Great tree, but a painfully slow germinator. I started 5 (3 survived) in early February (south florida, things start to warm up that time of year). It is now mid june, and all are still developing a crown, with no sign of splitting to allow a leaf. In contrast, I started a c. revoluta in March, and it now bears a single leaf, measuring 6in long by 3in wide. Maybe by next feb I can expect a few leaves.
I have two young cycad plants out of a total of 5. They are about 5 months old add about a foot tall.
This is one of the more commonly grown cycads in cultivation, though still relatively rare in the average garden. It is one of the largest cycads, too, getting up to 20'+ in the tropics (Mexico). It has wide, tapering, pointed leaflets which are very smooth and sea-green. It is one of the more frost tender cycads with frosts down to about 28F damaging the foliage. However, the plant will easily survive those temps, and new leaves will come out in the spring. | c4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUc8Q4ubng3m-N4kdf | require Rails.root.join('lib/settings')
require Rails.root.join('app/models/service')
class Catalog
class << self
def find_service_by_guid(service_guid)
services.find { |service| service.id == service_guid }
end
def services
(Settings['services'] || []).map { |attrs| Service.build(attrs) }
end
def find_plan_by_guid(plan_guid)
plans.find { |plan| plan.id == plan_guid }
end
def plans
services.map { |service| service.plans }.flatten
end
end
end
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BkiUdWo5qYVBXTJ3Bdab | Table 2 summarizes the comparisons of the predictions obtained from the proposed equation, ACI318 Building Code (2008), TS500 (2000), CSA Code (1994), NZS (1995), EN 1992-1-1:2004 (2004), CEB-FIP90 (1993), Zsutty's equation (Zsutty 1971), Okamura's equation (Okamura, Higai 1980), Bazant's equation (Bazant, Kim 1984), Kim's equation (Kim, Park 1996), Collins' equation (Collins, Kuchma 1999), Rebeiz's equation (Rebeiz 1999), and Khuntia's equation (Khuntia, Stojadinovic 2001) with the test results available in the literature.
To examine the dependence of tax revenues on NZS settings, two separate policy changes are examined below.
When he reaches NZS age he will be much more selective about what he does.
2) As a result, public pension policy had been limited to providing benefits under NZS until the advent of KiwiSaver, which aims to encourage individuals to develop long-term savings habits and accumulate financial assets.
Sure, there are humane and generous capitalists who deal with the world on a NZS basis, but to that extent they are untrue to capitalism.
The community publications attract advertising revenue that has passed NZS 100 million a year and continues to grow.
By the standards of the Australian / New Zealand (AS / NZS 4360: 2004), the level of likelihood can be determined based on criteria such as shown in Table 3.
Rates of NZS vary depending on whether the person is married, single or living alone.
Contributions to the NZS fund are calculated over a rolling 40-year horizon.
2] recommended by the interim New Zealand Standard NZS 6609.
According to the OGRA only specially designed and fabricated seamless cylinders that are manufactured in accordance with the NZS 5454:1989 standard are to be used in vehicles for the high pressure compressed Natural Gas.
Specifically, this assumption means that an individual will retire at a certain age as planned; does not engage in the workforce after retirement; knows exactly what their income until retirement will be; can accurately project the rate of return on investments; has a known life expectancy at the age of retirement; knows the amount of NZS that they will receive; plans and executes whatever bequests they wish to make; has no unexpected changes in health status that would affect income or expenditure; and assumes tax rates and other policies remain unchanged. | c4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUd0U4eIfiUSz0sjK_ | Former Texas A&M basketball assistant Eddie Molitor will be back in College Station for a business workshop at Kyle Field next month.
COLLEGE STATION — Eddie Molitor will never forget his first day on the job at Texas A&M in April 1996. The new A&M basketball assistant parked his car near Kyle Field and began a stroll toward the basketball offices in now long-gone G. Rollie White Coliseum.
On the way, he ran into a gravesite.
"I wonder who's buried here?" Molitor, well, wondered.
This all bubbles back up because more than two decades after his exit from A&M, Molitor is back for another round — this time in putting on what he dubs an "executive leadership performance workshop" in the Hall of Champions at Kyle Field (and not far from the buried Reveilles) on April 10.
Molitor had served as one of Tony Barone's top assistants from 1996-98, as part of a staff that was axed in the spring of 1998. Barone, a quite colorful character and one of my all-time favorite coaches to cover, had worked hard to get Reed Arena built, but he never got to coach in it.
Then-A&M athletic director Wally Groff cleared house in making way for the new house, so Barone only coached in old G. Rollie from 1991-98. Groff hired Melvin Watkins to open Reed in 1998, and he was fired six years later coming off an 0-16 showing in league play and a failed tenure.
This winter I glanced over from press row and saw Molitor, who lives near Chicago with his family, standing to the side and just taking in a game at Reed Arena — a place he helped get built more than two decades ago.
It was quite a melancholy moment, knowing the hard work Barone, who was a good coach but didn't have anything to recruit to at the time, and his staff had put into getting the new place opened. Molitor and I ran around town a little bit back in the late 1990s, including a night in the fall of 1997 when Barone put on a "Chalk Talk" at the world-famous Dixie Chicken to drum up interest in A&M hoops.
Patrons began buying Barone beer, so he turned over the keys of his luxurious, long, white Lincoln Town Car to Molitor.
"All I knew was I was meeting some friends up at The Tap," Molitor said of another College Station hotspot still going strong. "So I was driving around town in a white Lincoln Town Car. Needless to say I stood out. When I got to The Tap, it looked like 'Coach B' was pulling up there.
"There's such a correlation between sports and business," he said. "I started realizing over time (in the mortgage business) we spend so much time chasing metrics and driving revenues, we sometimes forget to develop people.
That's what a big part of Molitor's workshop, in conjunction with the A&M Mays Business School's Center for Executive Development, is about.
Speakers scheduled to attend include former A&M and NFL players Dat Nguyen and Hunter Goodwin, author Don Yaeger and others. Call 630-326-9079 for more information or visit the website.
Back in 1998 and as he was headed out the door, I asked Molitor about his brief swing through College Station.
"When people talk about the pride of Aggieland, they're legitimate," he said then. "I'll brag about living here until they put me in a grave. We lived and died with every single bounce of the ball.
As for his return after two decades? Molitor smiled about what he still considers one of his favorite places in the world, despite a rough go of it on the basketball court.
Another thing also is the same now as the spring of 1998: The Aggies are in search of a basketball coach following the firing of Billy Kennedy, who missed the NCAA Tournament in six of his eight seasons at A&M.
Buzz Williams, who's leading Virginia Tech into the Sweet 16 against top-seeded Duke on Friday, continues to be A&M's top target, according to multiple people with knowledge of the search. | c4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdhA4eIXhqTbAaIre | Q: How to send text to Winword in C#? [DllImport("user32.dll", EntryPoint = "FindWindowEx")]
public static extern IntPtr FindWindowEx(IntPtr hwndParent, IntPtr hwndChildAfter, string lpszClass, string lpszWindow);
[DllImport("User32.dll")]
public static extern int SendMessage(IntPtr hWnd, int uMsg, int wParam, string lParam);
private void button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
Process [] words=Process.GetProcessesByName("winword");
if(words.Length==0)return;
if (words[0] != null)
{
IntPtr child= FindWindowEx(words[0].MainWindowHandle, new IntPtr(0), "Edit", null);
SendMessage(child, 0x000C, 0, textBox1.Text);
}
}
It is not working for Microsoft word..is there any other way?
A: You can't use this method to poke text into Word. It uses custom controls and just won't yield to this approach. Instead you should use UIAutomation or Office PIA.
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The government has helped foreign investors in our country . At least they are taxed on their investment in the country to reduce problems .
Government policies and the country's capital deposit their money in banks abroad are able to understand . Which country is forever being on the ropes. | c4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
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BkiUd545qsBDH82z7GAr | • Active Yoga Class – 10 a.m. to noon; also Jan. 15, Senior Services of Will County Main Office, 251 N Center St., Joliet. For information, visit willcountyseniors.org/events or call 815-723-9713.
• Tai Chi Advanced Class – 10 a.m. to noon; also Jan. 15, Senior Services of Will County Main Office, 251 N Center St., Joliet. For information, visit willcountyseniors.org/events or call 815-723-9713.
• Yoga – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; also Jan. 15, The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For information, call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.
• Family Caregiver Support Group – 11 a.m.; also Jan. 15, Easter Seals, Joliet Region, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet. Contact Kathy Miller at 815-931-9693 or kathy21miller@gmail.com.
• Art therapy – Noon to 1:45 p.m.; also Jan. 15, The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. Facilitated by Kathleen Daly, registered art therapist. To register and for information, call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.
• Carbohydrate Counting Class (meal provided) – Noon to 1 p.m., Morris Hospital, Whitman Assembly Room 2, 150 W. High St., Morris. Free. To register and for more information, call 815-705-7527.
• Joliet TOPS – Weigh-in is from 3:45 to 4:15. Meeting is at 4:30 p.m.; also Jan. 15, First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave., Joliet. For information, call Linda at 630-877-7943.
333 N. Madison St., Joliet. Presenter: Surgeon Dr. Brian Winkleman. For information, call 815-773-7090.
• Celebrate Recovery – 6 p.m.; also Jan. 15, Restoration Christian Church, 114 Channahon St., Shorewood. Bible-based teachings and music. Men and women in separate groups. Free and open to the public. For information, call Mike Vollmer at 815-545-6522 or visit rccnow.org.
• Introductory session to DIET FREE – 6 to 7 p.m., Morris Hospital, Whitman Assembly Room 1, 150 High St., Morris. Get information on this 10-week program. The program, which costs $69 and is refundable at the end of the program, is available online or in-person. Introductory session is in-person and free. For registration and information, call 815-705-7358.
• NAMI Family Support Group (Morris) – 6 to 7:30 p.m., Morris Hospital, 150 High St., Morris. Free. Confidential. Facilitated by trained team of family members of individuals living with mental illness. For information, call 815-731-9103 or email info@namiwillgrundy.org.
• Baby Basics – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. $25 per couple. Register at www.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).
• Birthing Center tours – 7 p.m., also 1:30 p.m.; also Sunday and Jan. 15, Silver Cross Hospital, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Call 888-660-4325 or visit www.silvercross.org.
• Cancer Support Group Group – 7 to 8:30 p.m. also Jan. 15, Community Christian Church, 24035 Riverwalk Court, Plainfield. For more information, call Pam Kurzawa at 779-227-0002.
• Together We Stand – 7 to 8:30 p.m.; also Jan. 15, Healing from domestic abuse. For more information, email Joyce Frankel at joycefrankel@yahoo.com.
• Podiatry Care – 8 a.m. to noon, Senior Services of Will County Main Office, 251 N Center St., Joliet. Foot and nail assessment services. Appointment needed. Must bring Medicare Card. For information, visit willcountyseniors.org/events or call 815-723-9713.
• Hines Mobile Medical Unit – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Channahon Village Hall, 24555 S. Navajo Drive, Channahon. For more information, call Ken Buck, superintendent of the Grundy County Veterans Assistance Commission at 815-941-3152.
• Breastfeeding Mother's Support Group – 10:30 a.m. to noon, AMITA Saint Joseph Medical Center, Auditorium B, 333 N. Madison St., Joliet. Weekly group. Call the lactation line at 815-725-7133 ext. 3890.
• Positive People – 3:30 to 5 p.m., AMITA Saint Joseph Medical Center, Cancer Care Center's conference room, 333 N. Madison St., Joliet. For cancer patients and family/caregivers. Free. For more information call, 877-737-INFO (4636).
• Alcoholics Anonymous – 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 401 East Kahler Road, Wilmington. For information, call 815-476-5474.
• Breastfeeding Classes – Jan. 10, Jan. 12, Jan. 19 and Jan. 26. Edward Hospital, Naperville. A lactation specialist teaches the class. For expectant parents. $10 per couple. To register, call 630- 527-6363.
• Shorewood TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – Weigh-in is 9 to 9:35 a.m.. Meeting starts at 9:45 a.m., Troy Twp Community Center at 25448 Seil Road in Shorewood. For more information, call Ruth at 815-258-0858.
• Evening Grief Support Group – 6 to 7:30 p.m., Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet. Contact Mary Ann Burns at 815-460-3282 or mburns@joliethospice.org.
• Baby Bereavement Support Group – 7 to 8 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital's Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., Pavilion A, New Lenox. First-time participants register at www.silvercross.org or 888-660-HEAL (4325).
• Free Dentistry Day – 8 a.m. to noon, Hickory Creek Family Dentistry, 561 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox. Choice of one free cleaning, filling or extraction. First-come, first-served basis. For more information, please call 815-320-3870 or visit www.FreeDentistryDay.org.
• Zumba Toning – 9:15 to 10 a.m., The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For beginner fitness levels or the older active adult. To register, call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.
• Get Fit Where You Sit – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Mokena Community Public Library District, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena. Chair yoga. Free. To register, call 708-479-9663 or visit the events page at www.mokenalibrary.org.
• Heroin Anonymous – 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 401 East Kahler Road, Wilmington. For information, call 815-476-5474.
• Babycare PLUS: Not just the basics – Jan. 5, Jan. 12, Jan. 17, Jan. 26, Edward Hospital, Naperville. Learn about cord care, circumcision care, jaundice, diapering and bathing a newborn, plus a lot more! Class includes special techniques to calm a fussy baby, limit crying, promote good sleep patterns, infant CPR and take-home infant CPR manikin and instructional DVD, car seat safety (may bring own car seat). $65 per couple. To register, call 630- 527-6363.
• CPR Family and Friends – 1 to 3 p.m., Edward Hospital, 801 Washington St., Naperville. Video-based course teaches hands-on only CPR. Not a certification course. $30. Register at 630-527-6363.
• Free AOA Gentle Yoga Demo Class registration deadline – Event is 10 to 11 a.m., Jan. 15, The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847 La Porte Road, Mokena. Ages 21 and older. To register, call 708-390-2343 or visit www.mokenapark.com.
• Free Foam Roller Technique Demo Class registration deadline – Event is 7 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 15, The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847 La Porte Road, Mokena. Ages 16 and older. To register, call 708-390-2343 or visit www.mokenapark.com.
• Zumba Gold – 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For beginner fitness levels or the older active adult. For information, call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.
• Learn to Crochet – 11 a.m. to noon, The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For information, call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.
• Colorectal Cancer Networking Group – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. For information and to register,call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org.
• Breastfeeding Support Group – 6 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital's Conference Center, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Infants welcome. First time participants register at www.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).
• Free Mind and Body Flow Demo Class registration deadline – Event is11"30 a.m. to 12"15 p.m., Jan. 16, The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847 La Porte Road, Mokena. Ages 18 and older. To register, call 708-390-2343 or visit www.mokenapark.com.
• Wiggles and Giggles registration deadline – Event is 3 to 3:45 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 15 through Feb. 12 or 3 to 3:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 16 through Feb. 13, Program Center, 10925 W. La Porte Road, Mokena. For 2 and 3-years not quite ready to separate from mom or dad. To register, call 708-390-2343 or visit www.mokenapark.com.
• Health Watchers Nutrition Group – 4 to 5:15 p.m., The Cancer Support Center, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. Probiotics, immune-boosting foods and simple ways to meal plan. Sampling of a new one-pot meal each program. Presented by Chris Rosandich, nutrition educator and Beth Bogan. To register and for information, call 708-478-3529 or visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUbbXxK6EuNCwytnV3 | Senate 2/9/2015 2:38:32 PM DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
Senate 2/9/2015 2:38:27 PM Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
Senate 2/9/2015 2:08:10 PM Rules suspended.
Senate 2/9/2015 2:01:24 PM House Amendment No. 1 read first time, rule suspended, read second time and concurred in.
Senate 2/5/2015 3:52:54 PM Returned From the House as passed as amended.
House 2/5/2015 2:26:41 PM Motion to suspend the rules passed.
House 2/4/2015 1:43:18 PM Placed on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
Senate 1/29/2015 9:57:57 AM Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.
Senate 1/27/2015 2:03:43 PM Amendment # 2 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.
Senate 1/27/2015 2:02:07 PM Rules suspended.
Senate 1/26/2015 2:14:49 PM Amendment # 1 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.
Senate 1/26/2015 2:13:23 PM Rules suspended. | c4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
BkiUd3fxK02iP15vgfrt | This is why nobody in my family is allowed to drive (and preferably not ride in) any compact or subcompact cars. It's simple physics. So to answer the OP's question. Yes I have always bought at least a midsize car, even when a compact car would fit my needs. Many of them share similar 4 cylinder engines now and don't have a fuel economy penalty anyway.
How exactly do you enforce that paternalistic rule? Oh man.
I just purchased a little Prius C. It's adorable and fun and makes me feel like a kid again. That's a real good feeling.
Fact is, you can only do so much to mitigate risk in this life. A healthy lifestyle will probably do more to insure longevity than anything else.
I knew a woman that was almost obsessively worried about automobile safety. I don't know what happened in her past, but it was an obsession. She warned her kids endlessly about safety on the road and the safest cards. She was exiting her car one day when a drunk driver came out of nowhere and killed her instantly.
There's not but so much we can do to safeguard our well-being.
There are regional differences too.
Avoiding accidents is a lot easier in Alhambra, Illinois than it is in Boston, Massachusetts!
Yes, I have, but it's not the SUV etc, it's just the numbers of idiots on the road. What I drive now, has already saved me from one drunk driver, so I'm keeping it.
I think what I'm trying to mitigate is unnecessary risk. Of course there is an innate risk to everything in life. Everyone is free to make their choices for themselves about acceptable risks. Just my opinion on the topic.
I live in TX, and drivers here drive fast, and very aggressive. I know a lot of people from other states say that, but I've yet to live in a state that has drivers as aggressive as we do here. Chalk it up to multi lane highways, high speed limits, and a lot of distance between destinations I guess.
There's also a ton of trucks and SUVs. It didn't use to be such a big problem when trucks were "normal" sized, like a 90's F150 for example. But now they're all getting bigger and heavier.
I have a sedan and a sportscar. But my wife (who drive our 4 yr old around all the time) has one of the safest SUVs money can buy and it's built like a rock. I'm not worried for them in that vehicle, and it's also faster than a lot of sports cars, so she doesn't get bullied on the road.
This is simple physics, a larger vehicle has more energy so when it meets a smaller vehicle the smaller vehicle and the passengers in it absorb more energy of the accident. All other things being equal you will sustain more injuries in a smaller vehicle.
Higher vehicles like trucks and SUV's have higher roll over rates and those types of accidents have much higher fatality rate, they are a relatively low percentage of accidents.
The other issue is who is driving the vehicle. A Mustang may have higher fatality rates than a Prius but that isn't because the Prius is a superior car.
Generally speaking the safest vehicle to be in is well designed large sedan with someone driving who is not an idiot.
I'm not a senior but all my cars have been manual 2 door coupes/sports vehicles. The notion that I need to sacrifice my personal passion for manual sportscars in exchange for a monster truck or SUV in the case of an accident is hilarious.
No thanks, I don't drive like a maniac so I don't need additional protection. Might as well tell passionate motorcycle owners to stop riding because it's too dangerous compared to owning a truck as well.
I recently bought a fun car, a g37 convertible. It weighs a beastly 4100lbs (slightly less than my Rx350), and other than being lower then all the CUVs I'm surrounded by on the road, I feel safe in it due to its shear weight. | c4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
BkiUbME4ukPiEYTwk0Sa | Digital Subscriber Line, or DSL, is a family of technologies that provide digital data transmission over the wires of a local telephone network.
Typically, the download speed of DSL ranges from 128 kilobits per second (kbit/s) to 24,000 kbit/s depending on DSL technology and service level implemented. Upload speed is lower than download speed for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) and equal to download speed for Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL).
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Tasty, nutritious and a firm favourite of dogs, Hollings Cow Ears are an alternative from pork pigs ears and a great way treat to train, reward or treat your dog. Hollings Cow Ears contain nothing artificial and are cooked to Hollings high standards and are tested for bacteria and salmonella. Hollings Cow Ears are high in protein yet low in fat. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdl45qhLACAkxBC9x | ROUND-UP:July 12-16, 2021
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American visitors may soon be welcome in Canada, cruise ships can return after Nov. 1, Ireland eases requirements for Canadians, and big plans from Porter Airlines highlight last week's notable travel industry news.
The federal government is aiming to re-open the US border to allow fully vaccinated US citizens into Canada again by as early as mid-August. And if the current vaccination rate remains on its upward trajectory, fully vaccinated travellers from around the world could begin arriving by early September as well, Justin Trudeau says.
The federal government is offering easy financing for the country's beleaguered tourism operators; this includes a mix of non-repayable grants of up to $100,000 or no-interest loans of up to $500,000 to finance capital improvements.
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) reports that Jet Airways, operating out of Mumbai, India, and which suspended operations effective April 17, 2019, became officially insolvent on June 22 when the company was sold (asset purchase only. The new company will operate as Jet Airways 2.0. Consumers who purchased Jet Airways travel services from an Ontario-registered travel agency or website and did not receive their travel services due to the cessation of the airline may file a claim from the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund for reimbursement via TICO. The claim deadline is Dec. 23, 2021.
RE-OPENING/RE-START
Starting today (July 19), Ireland begins welcoming visitors from Canada who have valid proof of vaccination. For those that are fully vaccinated, no travel-related testing or quarantine is necessary.
The federal government has lifted the prohibition on cruise ships operating in Canadian waters Nov. 1, effectively paving the way for a return to cruising in 2022. Operators will be required to fully comply with public health requirements.
Carnegie Hall in New York will resume performances in October following a 1-1/2-year closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but with a limited schedule of recitals and small ensembles until large orchestras return in January. The Hall initially intended to open the season with a virtual gala, but planning is now underway for a live opening concert at full capacity.
The latest figures from IATA show that demand at North American carriers in May demand fell 74.4% compared to the 2019 period, an improvement over the 77.6% decline in April versus two years ago. Capacity sagged 58.5%, and load factor dropped 32.2 percentage points to 51.7%. (Due to the pandemic, IATA does not use 2020 figures as a basis of normality).
Toronto-based airline Porter Airlines says it will introduce up to 80 state-of-the-art Embraer E195-E2 aircraft into its fleet starting in the second half of 2022. The planes, which will notably operate from Toronto Pearson instead of the airline's traditional home at Billy Bishop island airport, have transcontinental range, which will enable Porter to reach potential markets coast to coast in Canada, along with destinations in the US, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
The new airline Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA), or Italy Air Transport, which is being created to replace the long financially ailing Alitalia will take off on Oct. 15 with its first flights. Precisely what name or logo will be on the new airline's planes has not yet been determined
United Airlines is ordering 200 Boeing Max jets and 70 Airbus planes so it can replace some of its aging planes and grow after the pandemic eases.
Victory Cruise Lines, operated by American Queen Steamboat Company, is offering up to US$2,000 savings per stateroom on its new immersive Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula itineraries on Victory I. The line's "FREEDOM" sale is available on four 11-day cruise and land tours taking place in January 2022 departing Cancun roundtrip for reservations made by Aug. 31.
Taking place now through Aug. 31, Miami Spa Months offers guests up to 50% off a variety of treatments – from open-air spa facials to Swedish or Balu fusion massage, or a private couple's mud bath treatment. Participating venues include The Palms AVEDA, Esencia Spa at Nobu Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach, Valmont for the Spa at the Setai, and the Spa at Carillion Miami Beach.
G Adventures, which celebrated the departure of its 250th trip since re-start on July 11 is extending its current sale offering up to 25% off more than 100 itineraries across seven travel styles, for trips booked by July 31 and departing before Oct. 31. G notes that it will conduct 165 trips in July and more than 200 in August.
New sustainable travel experiences in Europe designed to benefit local communities are being introduced by Intrepid Travel, designed in partnership with the MEET Network Association, which works with protected areas in the Mediterranean to create ecotourism products that support nature conservation efforts and benefit local communities. Intrepid's two new tours incorporating MEET experiences include the five-day "Croatia: Sibenik & the Kornati Islands," and "Highlights of Crete," both departing from Aug. 14.
Baillie Lodges' new-look Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island has re-opened following an extended closure due to the pandemic, which has offered an opportunity for the luxury lodge operator to complete a $2-million makeover on the property. Upgrades include a full renovation of interiors for the property's 25 luxury tents plus a refreshed itinerary of wilderness adventures, such as horse-riding, whale and bear-spotting, canyoning, and scenic helicopter flights, which are included in the rate.
Quebec hotel chain Times Hôtels is now welcoming guests at a brand new 143-room landmark hotel in Laval. The fifth property for the group, Grand Hôtel Times Laval is situated at the corner of St Martin and Jeanne-Mance close to the Centropolis business, retail, and entertainment hub. The 12-storey hotel features contemporary rooms and suites and an array of amenities including an indoor pool and fitness centre, chic VIP lounge, and a 150-seat Pizzeria Sofia location specializing in fine Italian cuisine. The second phase of the development project, slated to start construction in Spring 2022, will include an additional tower with more than 150 rooms
In celebration of its opening, the Barbados COVID Lab at The Crane Resort is offering a "Fast Track Testing" package for Canadians for US$229 that includes personal VIP service, being whisked through customs, immigration, and the various Ministry of Health processes at the airport, a one-way transfer to resort, a PCR test on both arrival and departure, and a luxury "isolation suite" at no charge in the unlikely event a fully vaccinated visitor tests positive.
The 184-room Barbary Beach House Key West is to transform into Margaritaville Beach House Key West, this fall, offering poolside entertainment, daily refreshments, a 24-hour fitness centre, activities for kids, lawn games, lounging hammocks throughout resort grounds, and Hobie catamarans, paddleboards and kayaks. Barbary Beach House, the former Sheraton Suites Key West, opened in June 2020 after undergoing an $18-million renovation. The resort is at 2001 S. Roosevelt Blvd., located across a half-mile shoreline stretch of Smathers Beach and about a mile from Key West International Airport.
Declaring Venice's waterways a "national monument," Italy has banned mammoth cruise liners from sailing into the Italian lagoon city, which risked being declared an imperiled world heritage site by the United Nations later this month.
Luxury river cruise operator AmaWaterways has announced a new partnership with leading family history and consumer genomics company, Ancestry. The collaboration provides a unique opportunity for guests to discover details pertaining to their specific family history while cruising with Ama with a special Ancestry Experience package that provides travellers with a pre-cruise private consultation and family history research, onboard presentations, and curated excursions accompanied by an expert genealogist throughout the cruise. The first cruise departs from Amsterdam on July 20, 2022, aboard the AmaStella, visiting Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland.
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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort returns Sept. 3-Oct. 31 with Halloween events and themes throughout Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Downtown Disney District gets in the spirit as well, from Sept. 9- to Oct. 31, with seasonal décor, treats and an all-new Halloween-themed pumpkin hunt, Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit.
July 20: Agents from coast to coast are invited to join the Jamaica Tourist Board's inaugural Virtual Product Showcase on July 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. On tap will be timely destination updates, the opportunity to connect with travel suppliers, "some unique island fun," plus games and giveaways. To register for the Zoom event, click HERE.
TL Network is set to relaunch in-person "mixers" between members and suppliers starting later this summer. In all, 14 events are scheduled in the second half of 2021 and are free to members. Events, with full safety protocols and limited numbers, feature mini-trade show, presentations, and dinner. Dates include Aug. 31, Winnipeg; Sept. 14, Vancouver; Sept. 15, Mississauga; Sept. 21, Calgary; Sept. 22, Kitchener-Waterloo; Sept. 28, Halifax; Sept. 29, St. John's; Sept. 30, Edmonton; Oct. 5, Saskatoon; Nov. 23, Winnipeg and Montreal; Nov. 24, Ottawa; Dec. 1, St. Catharines; and Dec. 14, Vancouver.
Effective July 12 St. Kitts & Nevis's "Vacation in Place" period for fully vaccinated international air travellers was reduced from nine days to three days, with testing on day four and the ability to fully integrate into the Federation upon receipt of a negative test result.
A massive installation dubbed "Beyond Monet" will make its world premiere Aug. 5 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The exhibit will transform more than 400 paintings, covering 4,600 sq. m. into larger-than-life images, including well-known masterpieces from the "Water Lilies" series. Tickets start at $39.99 for adults and $29.99 for children and are available at monettoronto.com.
London's Science Museum and the Cambridge University library have acquired a large collection of items belonging to late physicist Stephen Hawking, from his personalized wheelchairs to landmark papers on theoretical physics and his scripts from his appearance on "The Simpsons." Many of the artifacts will be preserved as part of the collection belonging to the Science Museum Group and will go on display at the museum early next year. Museum officials are also hoping to create a touring exhibition in the UK before setting up a permanent display in London.
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Lincoln, NE – Cities in Nebraska will still be able to enact tighter gun regulations than called for in state law; and a proposal to expand a statewide registry of medical prescriptions to fight drug addiction is advancing in the Legislature
The debate over gun regulations was hard-fought over several days. Supporters of the proposal by Sen. Laura Ebke of Crete wanted a uniform, statewide law that would preempt stricter local ordinances, like those in Lincoln and Omaha. Opponents of the bill said cities should be able to enact regulations that were stricter than state law, to take account of local circumstances.
Sen. Kate Bolz of Lincoln gave examples of reasons why she objected to the bill. "The bill as written would remove existing local protections for domestic violence shelters and drug rehabilitation centers, and would remove current provisions that prohibit individuals convicted of stalking and sexual assault from possessing weapons," Bolz said.
On the other side, Sen. Ken Schilz of Ogallala asked Ebke about a restriction in Omaha, which requires registration of handguns, that Schilz suggested was unconstitutional. "A lot of these people that are coming in and registering guns that were turned down for the registration were turned down for possession of marijuana less than an ounce. Is that correct?" he asked.
"That's what we were told by the Omaha Police Department," Ebke replied.
Opponents and supporters of the bill were unable to reach a compromise. So the issue came down to whether supporters had the 33 votes necessary to break a filibuster by opponents and vote on advancing the bill. They came up one vote short, at 32, which means the bill will not be considered again this year.
Following the defeat, Sen. Bill Kintner of Papillion predicted the issue would come up again in future years. "You know what? This isn't over. We will continue to fight for your gun rights. We will fight for our constitution. And I'm very pleased that we didn't win this one, but we're going to live to fight another day," Kintner said.
Also on Wednesday, senators took up a bill that would strengthen a statewide registry of drug prescriptions, in an attempt to combat prescription drug abuse.
Sen. Sara Howard of Omaha, whose sister died of a prescription drug overdose in 2009, said current state laws on the subject are weak. "One of the challenges in Nebraska is that we don't have a functioning prescription drug monitoring program. We have documented cases from different people from at least 38 states coming to our state to fill prescriptions for narcotic pain medication. Three hundred of those people came from Florida alone after they tightened their prescription drug monitoring program," Howard said. "Nebraska currently has a rate of 79 painkiller prescriptions per 100 people That's enormous," she added.
Howard's bill would strengthen Nebraska law by no longer allowing people who are prescribed medicine to opt out of being entered on the registry. It would also eliminate an exemption for prescriptions that are paid for in cash.
Several senators who spoke in favor of the bill said they had family members who suffered from opioid addiction. And Sen. John Kuehn of Heartwell said the problem is not restricted to the state's cities. "The issue of opioid diversion – drug seeking behavior – in our rural communities is just as significant if not greater than in some of our urban communities," Kuehn said.
Under the bill, physicians would be able to access the registry free of charge. The costs of the system over the first four years would be paid from $1.25 million in federal grants. After that, there could be licensing fee increases for doctors and others who write prescriptions, and pharmacists who fill them. But that is yet to be decided.
Howard warned that the bill would not solve all the problems associated with opioid dependence. "Most states, when they tighten their prescription drug monitoring programs do see an increase in heroin use…that is the next step for most drug seekers. And so while we have a discussion about opioid painkillers today, keep heroin usage in the back of your mind," she said. "We only had four deaths from heroin last year at the Douglas County morgue. But with this bill, we may see an increase."
Following debate, the bill got the first of three approvals it would require on a vote of 47-0.
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Grab Your Popcorn! A Look at Winnipeg's Drive-In Movie Theatres
Drive-in theatres were a hotspot and trend during the 1950s along with poodle skirts, letterman jackets, and soda fountains. Movie-goers would sit under the stars with their friends, family, or partner to watch the newest film while surrounded with blankets, pillows, and snacks. It went beyond seeing a movie – it was the perfect girls-night-out, an opportunity to meet new people, a family activity, or date night. It would cost roughly 25 cents ($2.87 today) for kids and roughly 60 cents ($6.89 today) for adults. Opening nights sold out with showings of a cartoon, a newsreel, and/or "Red River," a John Wayne film. Some drive-ins featured play areas for children or mini-golf and other activities to keep people busy while they wait for their showtime or an activity to make the night last longer.
"Instead of standing in line, the film fan sits in line as he dates his car for opening night, Tuesday, at Manitoba's first drive-in theatre. With a minimum of props, except for the giant screen and tower in the centre ground, the city's new entertainment centre on the Pembina highway takes screen life back to nature. But even the wide-open spaces get overcrowded and in the first-night rush of fresh-air addicts, some family sedans lose out to jallopies and sports models."
Source: Winnipeg Free Press, July 20, 1949, page 4.
As the world evolved into a digital era, so did the movie scene. Indoor theatres offered similar amenities to the drive-ins: games, concession, and of course, the newest movie. As the City of Winnipeg developed, the need for land grew. Many of the old drive-in locations have been converted into residential areas, shopping strips, or more-developed streets.
Fun fact: the first-ever patented drive-in theatre opened in 1933 in New Jersey. The first one in Canada opened in 1946 in Stoney Creek (Hamilton, Ontario).
"GIANT SCREEN: Workmen are shown erecting the framework for the giant screen to be housed in the city's drive-in theatre. The theatre will be located on Pembina Highway adjacent to Jack's Place. It is due to open this summer."
Source: Winnipeg Tribune, June 1, 1949, page 5
Pembina Drive-In
One of the first drive-ins to open in Winnipeg was Pembina Drive-In on July 19, 1949, on Pembina Highway near today's Bishop Grandin Boulevard. Western Theatres Ltd. (originally named Allied Amusements Ltd.) was Western Canada's largest theatre chain and a Winnipeg-based company owned by Jack Miles. The company financed the $150,000 project ($1.7 million today) and owned and operated 18 movie theatres around Winnipeg. Jack Miles worked with architects Liebenberg and Kaplan from Minneapolis to design it. The drive-in theatre had a capacity of 575 cars with a 54 X 36-foot screen held by a 75-foot tower. It also featured a building where the projection room and a concession stand could be found so movie-goers could enjoy their favourite snacks while catching their favourite film.
Pembina Drive-In closed in the fall of 1975.
Source: Winnipeg Free Press, July 19, 1949, page 5
An undated image of the Pembina Drive-In Theatre.
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Eldorado Drive-In Theatre
The next drive-in theatre was also built by Jack Miles of Western Theatres Ltd. On June 29, 1950, Eldorado Drive-In Theatre opened at 1001 Henderson Highway. It was deemed Canada's largest drive-in theatre located in the growing area of East Kildonan and cost roughly $170,000 ($1.9 million today). It was built on 12 acres of land with a capacity of 720 cars. Rows of ramps set in a fan shape were built for cars to park on and the 66 X 64-foot screen was visible from all angles so you never had to fight for the perfect spot.
Source: Winnipeg Free Press, June 28, 1950, page 5
Each car was provided with loudspeakers so the sound was brought right to the movie-goers and they could customize the volume to their liking. For the best traffic flow, the Eldorado had a large holding area where cars could line up to enter the box office and it was separated with a high fence that prevented glare from the headlights for those watching the movie. There was a playground to keep children busy while they waited for the movie to play and there was a building, the "Breeze-way," that housed the projection room, a concession stand, and restrooms.
The theatre's motto was "a little bit of the west in East Kildonan." The ushers and other employees wore cowboy costumes, and the concession building had a semi-rustic style of architecture.
Eldorado Drive-In Theatre closed five short years later in 1955. The land is now home to the Northdale Shopping Centre.
Northmain Drive-In
Northmain Drive-In theatre opened May 3, 1951, at Lot 32 Main Street and Red River Boulevard. The theatre was financed by Max Shnier, a developer who worked with designer Patricia Kettner from Green Blankstein Russel – an architecture firm. This theatre had a capacity of 700 cars.
Source: Winnipeg Tribune, August 1, 1950, page 19
Northmain Drive-In featured a two-storey building that housed the concession stand, projection room, a restaurant, and a viewing lounge. It also had other amenities like mini-golf, playground, mini-train, petting zoo, pony rides, and a monkey house. It was a good spot to spend an entire day and was well-suited for families and people of all ages.
Northmain Drive-In theatre closed in 1980.
An undated image of the Northmain Drive-In Theatre.
Airport Drive-In
On July 16, 1952, Western Theatre's Airport Drive-In opened on Ellice Avenue and Madison Street with a capacity for 700 cars. It was later renamed the Airliner in 1964.
The Airliner closed on May 29, 1977.
Starlite Drive-In & Circus Drive-In
The Starlite Drive-In and Circus Drive-In were next to open. Starlite was a Transcona treasure and Circus was located on Portage Avenue and Muriel Street. Circus Drive-In opened with a capacity for 480 cars on August 14, 1952 but was short-lived after its closure in 1955. Starlite closed in 1984.
Odeon Drive-In
The last drive-in theatre that opened in Winnipeg was also the last to close. Odeon Drive-In opened on September 20, 1963, on Portage Avenue near Assiniboia Downs. The theatre cost $500,000 ($4.3 million today) and was financed by theatre chain, Odeon-Morton who worked with designers Libling Michener and Associates.
Source: Winnipeg Free Press, September 20, 1963, page 12
Odeon had a capacity for 1,000 cars and room for a large runoff area to keep traffic from lining up on the highway. The concession building was 6,600 square feet and the screen measured at 105 X 45 feet. It was also a year-round theatre – rain, shine, or snow, the show would go on. They offered movie-goers electric heaters to warm their cars instead of having to leave the engine running.
Visits to the drive-in started to slow down in 2005 and Odeon announced its closure. But an online petition gathered over 11,000 signatures that left the theatre running again until September 2007. Once it closed for the season, it announced it would not re-open in 2008. A spokesperson said they would need to serve 1,000 cars every night for it to remain open and given Canada's short summers, it was no longer a viable option. Odeon Drive-In has since been demolished.
An undated photo of the Odeon Drive-In Theatre.
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Drive-in Theatres Today
Drive-in movie theatres aren't so much a thing of the past – a few are remaining in Manitoba. Winnipeggers can make a 90-minute drive to Morden to catch a film at the Stardust Drive-In Theatre, typically opening for the season on the May long weekend.
In 2015, after a big storm, The Shamrock Drive-In located in Killarney was forced to close. Six years later, in 2021, they are ready to re-open after purchasing some shipping containers to create a new screen. The current owners couldn't find anyone to fix the broken screen so that's when they decided to purchase a projector and the shipping containers to bring back the small-town favourite.
Big Island Drive-In Theatre is serving Northern Manitoba located in Flin Flon and will be opening for the 2021 season.
In 2020, AVentPro, CAA Manitoba, and the Winnipeg Airport Authority partnered together for a summer of drive-in movies in the airport's parking lot in June. It had a capacity for 200 cars with a cost of $30 per car. This created an opportunity for Winnipeggers to safely gather with friends/families to partake in a new activity to Winnipeg during the pandemic.
Although drive-in theatres aren't as popular as they were in the 1950s, it is still an opportunity for movie-goers to experience the entertainment industry with a touch of modern and historic times.
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BkiUd1I4eIZjspnnfjjG | August 15, 2014 by David
A Wiz There Was
A storm rages outside. Wind rattles the windows of the 150-year-old inn. Ominous rolling thunder, lightning flashes, horizontal rain whips through the trees. The lights dim for a second. (Should I unplug my laptop? Yes.) Atop Mt. Washington, not far away, conditions must be terrifying. The worst weather in the world is recorded there. The power fails. Darkness. I light a candle. A few minutes ago I was reading a book called The Demonologist. Now I am afraid.
"It's always best to start at the beginning," advised Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The day before the storm on the summit of Mt. Washington, a cold wind swept clouds across my face in the colorless landscape above the tree line. Like Kansas, I thought. Dorothy battling the wind in black-and-white before the arrival of the cyclone that will whisk her away to a Technicolor land of make-believe. The Wizard of Oz was on my mind because this week marks the 75th anniversary of its premiere.
Not in Kansas Anymore
I'm trying to imagine a time that Was, a time before Oz. Before bogus wizards and green witches, before Scarecrow and Tin Man, before cowardly lions and flying monkeys. It's not possible. I simply can't imagine a world without Dorothy and Toto, a world without Oz. What is it about the iconography of this immortal classic that so captures the imagination of generation upon generation?
In a 1992 essay for the British Film Institute, author Salman Rushdie writes about seeing the movie as a child in Bombay and cites it as his first literary influence.
"The Wizard of Oz is a film whose driving force is the inadequacy of adults, even good adults, and how the weakness of grown-ups forces children to take control of their own destinies, and so, ironically, grow up themselves."
Rushdie views the story not so much in terms of Dorothy's search for Home Sweet Home but instead, her exile from home. Not surprising, considering his own situation at the time, in hiding after publication of The Satanic Verses prompted death threats. For a child, the concept of exile may be a bit abstract. Not so the death threat wicked Miss Gulch makes in the film's opening sequence. She wants to have Dorothy's dog Toto destroyed! And then she turns into the Wicked Witch of the West who will stop at nothing to destroy Dorothy, even threatening harmless Scarecrow with fire. I can't speak for anyone else, but it was fear that captured my young imagination.
I believe the same might be true for author Geoff Ryman, who calls himself "a fantasy writer who fell in love with realism." I found his haunting novel Was by accident. No one had recommended it, I hadn't read about it. (This was the early 90s, before the Oz of Internet, Amazon, or Goodreads.) It appeared on the shelf as if by magic, with a cover as intriguing as its title. Was. I bought it, I read it, and I read it again. And again. It remains without question my favorite book.
There was a dog barking. The noise came from within the train, as regular as the beating of its steam-driven heart… A woman all in black with a hat at an awkward angle was dragging a large trunk case. A little girl all in white stood next to her. The white dress sparkled in the sunlight, as if it had been sprinkled with mirrors. The dog still barked.
"Where's my doggy? We're going to leave my doggy!" said the child.
"Your doggy will be along presently…"
Ryman's story is woven from three distinct threads. Child actress Frances Gumm becomes Judy Garland playing Dorothy in Hollywood. Scarecrow-obsessed horror film actor Jonathan is dying of AIDS in the 1980s. And in late 19th century Manhattan, Kansas, a substitute teacher named L. Frank Baum meets the real Dorothy Gael (sic), a withdrawn abused orphan turned bully. The complicated twists that tie these stories together make the Yellow Brick Road seem like a walk in the park.
It's difficult to explain why I love this dark and perilous reimagining of The Wizard of Oz. I identified with a scene where five-year-old Jonathan sees the film on TV in the 1950s so strongly it felt like a memory. Or perhaps it has to do with when I read the book for the first time. Was it the summer of '94 when AIDS took the lives of three friends within one cyclonic month? Or the following summer when I was homeless, living in a jeep with my dog and no ruby slippers with heels to click three times? I'm no longer certain. But the book had an unquestionable impact on me. More than any other, it made me want to write my own stories.
Adam Grupper as The Wizard in Wicked
The Man Behind the Curtain
Finding Was is just one of many Oz synchronicities I've encountered. I happened to be in London in 2005 when a dress worn by Dorothy in the film was sold at auction for $272,000. The excitement in the room was electric. Early this summer I visited a friend in Brooklyn, only to discover her husband had played The Wizard on Broadway in Wicked, the musical based on Gregory Maguire's wonderful novel about the Witch of the West. And as I sat down to write this piece, I came across news that a 20th anniversary edition of Was is being published by Small Beer Press next month, the same week my debut novel will be released. More Oz magic?
My psychological thriller Calvin's Head (published by Bold Strokes Books) features displacement from home, the specter of AIDS, and – oh, yes – a dog. Facing fear is a factor in any suspense story, and one scene in particular…
Time stands still and the nervous energy that fueled my courage drains from my body, like the Cowardly Lion quaking before the great and powerful Wizard of Oz. What was I thinking? …I cannot control the random rambling rubbish in my brain. What brain? I haven't got a brain. I'll miss you most of all, Scarecrow. The key is in my hand. I have no idea how it got there, how I got here, what to do next. I'm frozen to the spot like the Tin Man in the orchard, unable to move a muscle. Oilcan. Oilcan. I want to scream.
If you're looking for something to read this fall, I highly recommend putting Was at the top of your list. Then perhaps pick up a book by a new author whose imagination was as much inspired by The Wizard of Oz as writers such as Geoff Ryman, Gregory Maguire, Salman Rushdie, and countless more.
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BkiUe744uzliAaD0wZjh | Dr. Chelsea Dean says ignore the recently headlines about the inefficacy of flossing. Find out why in tonight's Ask the Doctor segment at 5.
While federal health officials have recommended flossing since the late 1970's, it was removed from the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans. An investigation by the Associated Press found evidence suggesting flossing is "weak, very unreliable." However, the American Dental Association reiterates that it removes plaque and is proven to help remove debris from between teeth.
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BkiUd6E5qsBDGjv8h2ik | Ex-player accused in 'brooming incident' faces second felony charge
by Tim Willert
Published: Fri, June 14, 2019 1:04 AM Updated: Fri, June 14, 2019 1:21 AM
A former Putnam City West High School football player accused of participating in a hazing ritual known as "brooming" is now facing a second felony charge.
Dawson Michael McLain, 19, of Bethany, was charged Wednesday with attempted rape in the first degree by instrumentation. McLain was charged in October 2018 with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Oklahoma County prosecutors allege McLain and three juvenile players restrained a 14-year-old player and penetrated the victim with a broomstick.
The assault occurred Sept. 28 inside the school's varsity football locker room, police reported. McLain was 18 at the time. The younger students will be prosecuted in juvenile court, where records are not public.
The four players told police the "brooming" incident was a tradition passed down from class to class. The victim was clothed during the assault, Putnam City Campus Police reported.
"Upperclassmen will use a broomstick to haze underclassmen," according to a police report. "Normally the hazing involves students chasing each other around with the broomstick."
McLain and two other players held the victim while a fourth player "shoved the broomstick up his rear end," police reported.
Football coach Corey Russell was placed on paid administrative leave after the assault. The coach denied knowing about the "brooming" tradition or any type of hazing. Russell has since been replaced as coach.
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Tim Willert is a native Californian with Oklahoma ties who covers K-12 education, including Oklahoma City Public Schools and the state Education Department. Before that he covered district, federal and appellate courts in Oklahoma County. Prior... Read more ›
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BkiUfhrxK7IDLyvTH8jc | This month marks the 10-year anniversary of the first successful total marrow irradiation (TMI) using the TomoTherapy System, first performed at City of Hope in Duarte, California. Since then, numerous centers around the world have adopted the approach, once considered to be impossible because of limitations inherent to conventional radiation therapy systems.
TMI is an advanced form of total body irradiation, which has traditionally been an important part of bone marrow transplants (BMT). People with certain types of cancers or other diseases including leukemias, lymphomas and multiple myeloma may undergo a BMT as part of their treatment. Before the transplant, chemotherapy and/or radiation may be given to neutralize any cancer in the marrow.
Traditional approaches to total body irradiation resulted in the same dose of radiation delivered to the entire body, not just the bone marrow, causing damage to healthy organs and side effects ranging from nausea and diarrhea to cataracts and secondary malignancies. In contrast, total marrow irradiation delivers small radiation "beamlets" from 360 degrees around the patient, allowing for greater control of the prescription dose so it conforms precisely to the target. This enables physicians to irradiate the bone marrow with larger doses of radiation while sparing nearby normal, healthy organs and limiting radiation side effects. Also, the system's CT scanner-based design allows efficient delivery of radiation to very large areas without field matching. These attributes are unique to the TomoTherapy System and facilitate its use for TMI as an alternative to total body irradiation.
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Mahindra, Toyota, Ford take top spots in Sales Satisfaction Survey
While the home-grown automaker topped the charts, the Japanese and the American carmakers occupied the second and third position respectively. The results of the JD Power 2017 India Sales Satisfaction Index, for the mass market, are out and like every such study, it gives us all a reality check. This time around it is the home-grown automaker Mahindra that has topped the charts, with 866 points; followed by last year's winner, Toyota, at 856; and Ford, that has jumped seven places from 2016, at 846. The points are given on a 1,000-point scale and various parameters like sales initiation, dealer facility, delivery timing etc are part of the evaluation process. Here's the bifurcation of weightage given to six different factors that contribute to overall customer satisfaction for a new vehicle purchase – sales initiation (17 per cent); dealer facility (17 per cent); deal & paperwork (17 per cent); delivery timing (17 per cent); salesperson (16 per cent); and delivery process (16 per cent). The 2017 study was conducted on responses from 7,831 new-vehicle owners who purchased their vehicles between September 2016 and April this year. Based on those responses, there are a number of eye-openers. Here's the gist of them:-
– Compared to last year, the overall sales satisfaction index for the industry has jumped up by 31 points
– 49 per cent of new car buyers in India researched for vehicles online, up from 34 per cent last year
– Almost half of customers who researched online for new vehicles seriously considered other models before finalising. That's 19 per cent higher than those who gathered information either by visiting showrooms or via word of mouth (30 per cent)
– More than 58 per cent of customers who researched online were younger than 35 years of age
– The median age of those who used the internet was two years less than those who did not
– 80 per cent of customers who used the internet were university graduates, compared to 66 per cent of those who did not
– The average income of those customers who used researched online was 20 per cent higher than those who relied on other means of gathering information
– Pressure from salespersons on customers during the buying process has declined by 4 per cent, when compared to 2016, to 37 per cent
– Satisfaction in dealer facilities improved by 5 per cent as compared to 2016. Customers responded by saying that dealers offered all amenities measured, including WiFi access, comfortable seating and product brochures, among others. Based on these results, many will realign their thought process for their next car purchase, while several others might find fault with the small sample size for this study. Sure, that number gives a good platform for some number crunching. But in a country like India, where the cumulative sales figure of the top 10 bestselling cars in a month averages around 1.1 lakh, the sample size for this study isn't large enough to have a substantial impact. What do you think?
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BkiUgP_xK6EuM_UbtvNk | 11 January 2020 heavenlybookishLeave a Comment on Seven characters weren't enough for me to like 'Aurora Rising'
Seven characters weren't enough for me to like 'Aurora Rising'
Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff ★★
"But they have not seen their sun die. Their people burn. Their world end. And they do not know, yet, that there are some breaks that cannot be fixed."
My first read of the new year and new decade and man was I disappointed. I started this book with a positive feeling. I saw the reviews on Goodreads and it has an average score of 4.18/5, which is very good. The genre is my favorite one, sci-fi and the plot really resonated with me. But the writing style of these two in this particular book isn't for me.
The story takes place in the year 2380 and follow the graduating cadets of Aurora Academy. Star pupil Tyler Jones is ready to recruit the squad of his dreams, but his own boneheaded heroism sees him stuck with the dregs nobody else in the Academy would touch.
Ty's squad isn't even his biggest problem—that'd be Aurora Jie-Lin O'Malley, the girl he's just rescued from interdimensional space. Trapped in cryo-sleep for two centuries, Auri is a girl out of time and out of her depth. But she could be the catalyst that starts a war millions of years in the making, and Tyler's squad of losers, discipline-cases and misfits might just be the last hope for the entire galaxy.
Naturally after reading this back cover, I was ready to start the book. I had heard such good things about this novel that it came to a surprise when I found out that I didn't like it at all. Last year I read a book that's quite similar to Aurora Rising. It's by Kass Morgan and is called Light Years. It's set in a similar world, follows a similar sort of squad. The big difference is that Light Years had less characters and I could concentrate on them and their stories.
Let's start off with something I did like a lot: the cover. The cover art is absolutely stunning. This also contributed in my urge to read Aurora Rising. How can you not want to read it? The cover art is designed by Charlie Bowater. I love the style of it, the color palette is very appealing. I love the little shining star inside the letter 'O'. I am a huge fan of the purple background. But my favorite thing might be the constellations on top of the cover. Seeing such beautiful designs bring me joy and I just love how authors are paying more attention to cover art. Choosing a book in a store often has a lot to do with the cover and this one definitely scores a 10 out of 10. Here's the link to the designer's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/charliebowater/.
Now back to the story. Aurora Rising tries to follow all seven (7) characters and it is just too much. You can't write a novel in seven point-of-views and expect your reader to connect with all the characters. And that's not even talking about all the nicknames. It's hard enough trying to remember every who is who without reading those ridiculous nicknames like 'Pixieboy' and 'Goldenboy'. This might have been the dealbreaker for me since I had no feeling with the any of the characters. I like multiple point-of-views but not seven. Because of this a lot of the characters felt bland and flat, which can be expected if you have to concentrate on the storyline and try to bring some life to seven people in your story.
Let's get take a closer look at the seven characters. I know I've said it like a thousand times but I feel like there was so much potential. Kaufman and Kristoff actually had a good and interesting story going. A nice world in which the crew finds themselves. But then you have to read 475 pages about characters that all resembled each other and honestly I couldn't really remember who was who. I do think the authors will explore the backgrounds of these characters in the next book.
Another thing is that there was so much misplaced humor in this novel. There are a lot of serious moments. Moments where you don't need humor to create ambiance. The squad finds themselves in a life threatening situation and two girls interrupt the conversation and one says to the other "you still have my eyeliner, btw". This was totally unnecessary. And there are a lot of similar situations like this one. Those kind of conversations feel unnatural and it just makes me roll my eyes.
It was hard for me to keep reading, but deep inside of me I kept hoping that something more was coming. Zila, the only person of color literally had like a total of 5 pages for herself. I would've liked to see more of her, but maybe that's for the next book in this series. The science and space travel wasn't all bad, a little complicated from time to time but interesting. A lot of squads and legions have abbreviations like TDF and GIA which makes it hard to follow. The world was quite pretty and well built.
Aurora Rising had so much potential and it sucks that the book had seven characters the authors could've done something with. I also think it's sad that almost every character is heterosexual. Except for one of the characters who's bisexual but I think he is being pushed in a heterosexual ship. The world was pretty, well built even but overall, sadly, it is a no for me. The characters were lacking. I do have hope for the next book in this series, I think the way they ended Aurora Rising was good and I am excited to see what's next. Hopefully they'll dive into the pasts of these personas.
Would I recommend this book? Not really, I mean I didn't click with the different characters which is very important when reading a book. I did like the whole feel of the story and the world was nice. I might try rereading this one before Aurora Burning comes out!
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BkiUfYA4uzqgBiM9LXEU | Designers are well aware of the efficiency of switching DC/DC converters, yet linear regulators are still the best choice for many applications. Understanding the reasons why will help ensure designers make the right choice and implement it correctly.
This article compares linear and switching regulators and shows how factors such as simplicity, low cost, and stability must also be given due consideration, along with efficiency.
Switching regulators are highly efficient and able to step up (boost), step down (buck), and invert voltages with ease. Contemporary modular chips are compact, reliable, and available from multiple suppliers. Despite their many advantages, switching regulators also have some weaknesses (Table 1).
First, they are complex chips, and consequently, it can take additional design effort to get a new product working properly. Second, the level of integration of contemporary switching regulators can be expensive, and also increases the chip size. Finally, all that high-frequency switching tends to be noisy.
Voltage and current ripple at the input and output filters generated by high-frequency operation can be a major issue for a design using a switching regulator. While these problems can be tackled, it takes time and design skill to do so.
Linear regulators address all the key weaknesses of the switching type. They are simple, low cost, require fewer external components, and there is no switching to generate excess noise. In the right application, these modest devices can be a good choice, as shown in Table 1.
The key phrase in the last paragraph is "the right application" because linear regulators bring some compromises that mean they won't work, or be a suitable choice in many designs.
For instance, linear regulators can only step down ("buck") the input voltage. That constraint might require increasing the basic DC supply voltage by adding additional batteries to make sure it's high enough to exceed the input voltage required by the LDO. That could mean using five cells with a nominal voltage of 1 to 1.5 volts each to ensure a reliable 5 volt output for the full discharge cycle of the batteries. The cost of adding more cells can soon outweigh a more expensive switching regulator that can run from fewer batteries. Also, the extra batteries take up valuable space.
Moreover, the inability of a linear regulator to boost a voltage is a problem when one component in a product demands a higher voltage than all the others. Similarly, when some analog circuitry requires a negative voltage, the linear regulator can't be used because of its inability to invert the positive supply.
A linear regulator isn't as efficient as a switching device, so batteries won't last as long. Worse yet, if the batteries still have some charge but their combined output is below the minimum voltage demanded by the silicon, there will be no way of extracting the remaining charge.
In contrast, a switching device can flip to boost mode to drain the last of the battery power.
Called buck-boost regulators, these can be very useful when the source DC from the batteries is initially higher than the actual required rail voltage, but then goes below it as the battery discharges. A buck-boost device can seamlessly transition from one mode to the other, resulting in an output rail at the desired value even as the battery output declines below that rail.
In very-low-power applications, a reduction in battery life may be acceptable to save on the expense of a switching regulator. For example, a consumer is unlikely to be happy if the battery life for a high-power demand product slips from 12 hours to 8 hours because of the use of a linear regulator, but may well be prepared to accept a reduction in battery life from six to five months for a low-power demand product in exchange for a cheaper purchase price.
Linear regulators may not have the overall efficiency of a switching converter or regulator, but they do have the inherent advantage that the regulator becomes more efficient as the difference between the input and output voltage decreases. When the input voltage is only just above the output's value, the linear regulator can approach 95% to 99% efficiency.
This characteristic can mean that the linear regulator's overall efficiency in a particular application can be better than a simplistic, straightforward comparison may suggest. It's important to consider the entire discharge profile of the battery during the product's operation, and establish the average efficiency over that time to obtain a precise value (Figure 1).
Although the efficiency with fully charged batteries is around 73%, the average efficiency across the discharge cycle is 85%. That's the number that should be compared with the equivalent figure for a switching regulator, and the efficiency of which won't increase as the battery voltage falls.
85% × 80% = 68%.
Selecting an IC with a lower dropout voltage capability ensures more of the battery's charge is used up, and hence, improves efficiency.
Check the manufacturers' datasheets very carefully because some so-called "low-dropout" (LDO) devices can feature input/output voltage differences that are quite large. That can mean the lights go out while the batteries still hold a lot of charge. Note that the dropout voltage will vary depending on the load current.
The design engineer looking to select an LDO and therefore take advantage of a linear regulator's advantages for certain applications can easily be overwhelmed by the many available choices. Despite their apparent simplicity, the data sheet for a typical LDO will often have twenty, thirty and even more performance graphs in addition to the basic specifications table. These graphs show both static and dynamic behavior, as well as capabilities over various operating scenarios and conditions.
Among the LDO devices for portable applications, there are dozens of devices to suit a wide range of input and output voltages. Some have fixed output voltage, some have user adjustable outputs, and some can deliver a negative output rail. Some LDOs are relatively general purpose and have alternate sources, while others are optimized in one or more of their parameters and thus target specific application niches. A few examples illustrate the variety of available LDOs.
Automotive: Maxim Integrated's MAX16910 is a 200 mA, ultra-low quiescent current LDO for automotive applications. In addition to its basic performance, it is qualified for the extremely stringent demands of the automotive environment. Its input is tolerant of transients to +45 volts, it can withstand and operate under automotive "load-dump" conditions, and it can function (and is specified) over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range (Figure 2). It operates from a +3.5 volt to +30 volt input, yet consumes only 20 microamps (µA) of quiescent current at no load, and only 1.6 μA when in user controlled shutdown mode.
Negative voltage: When designing for a negative voltage, it is not simply a matter of using the converter connected "upside down" as there will be ground reference issues and other topology problems. Instead, a negative specific LDO is needed. The ADP7183 series from Analog Devices features both a negative input/output and ultralow noise (Figure 3).
These ICs operate from an input of −2.0 volts to −5.5 volts, and deliver a maximum output current of −300 milliamps (mA). They offer a choice of 15 fixed output voltage options from −0.5 volts to −4.5 volts, or with an adjustable output from −0.5 volts to −VIN + 0.5 volts. In addition, output noise is just 4 μVRMS from 100 Hz to 100 kHz, and noise spectral density is 20 nV/√Hz from 10 kHz to 1 MHz. Finally, the typical power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) is 75 dB at 10 kHz; 62 dB at 100 kHz; and 40 dB at 1 MHz.
Fixed/variable dual output: For applications that need more than a single LDO, which is a fairly common situation, Texas Instruments offers the LFC789D25 dual linear controller with one fixed output at 2.5 volts and one adjustable output. The controller's outputs are designed to drive external N-channel MOSFETs, so currents can be relatively high, up to 3 A (typical). This IC targets applications such as DDR1 memory voltage (VDDQ) and VREF buffer (Figure 4). Its internal reference provides temperature compensated performance with a tolerance of 2%, which is adequate for the situation.
Figure 4: Texas Instruments' LFC789D25 dual linear controller, with one fixed and one adjustable output, meets the needs of important applications niches, such as DDR1 and similar memory arrays. (Image source: Texas Instruments).
Near-zero quiescent current: For battery powered applications where miserly use of available energy is critical to meeting runtime objectives, the Richtek RT9069 family features an ultralow quiescent current (Iq) of just 2 µA. Their enable pin can put these ICs into a deep sleep state where the quiescent current is zero.
These LDOs operate over a wide input range from 3.5 volts to 36 volts, delivering up to 200 mA. They are available with fixed output voltages of 2.5, 3.3, 5, 9, and 12 volts. They are stable over the entire input voltage range and output current range using just a single ceramic output capacitor, in addition to the standard input filter capacitor which most LDOs require (Figure 5).
While LDOs are fairly simple to use, some basic guidelines must be respected in order to realize their benefits and avoid potential damage. These include the issues of practical design such as thermal concerns and packaging, layout considerations, and noise pickup.
For thermal issues, it is essential to study the data sheet table and graph for safe operating area and derating (Figure 6).
The derating is a function of many variables, including the LDO package. A 5-pin SOT-23 package is typically rated for over 500 mW dissipation, while some exposed pad packages are rated for almost four times that value. If the LDO is situated in an optimal setting with sufficient airflow and/or a low impedance thermal path, defining the derating performance due to self-heating will be straightforward using the vendor data.
Linear regulators have the advantage of very "clean" output with little noise introduced into their DC output, but they can be much less efficient than switching converters and are unable to step-up the input voltage like their switched counterparts.
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BkiUdZU5qdmDNlI6-Ury | Even IMF research now warns against imposing austerity on the UK, yet our political mainstream and the media agree it is necessary. Why is this?
In the immediate shock of the 2008 financial crisis, David Cameron and George Osborne started to argue that, far from being the result of a financial crash, the sharp recession and rapid rise in government debt were the product of the then-Labour government spending too much.
But 2008 was a financial crash centred on the banks. You don't get a banking crisis from employing too many nurses or teachers. You get one from employing too many bankers. Financiers and speculators had enjoyed an extraordinary boom under New Labour. It was their greed and stupidity that helped provide the trigger for the eventual crash.
The sudden expansion of government borrowing over 2008 and 2009 wasn't because the Labour government had gone on a mad hospital-building spree. It was because we were in a deep recession, with fewer taxes coming in to the government and more people claiming unemployment benefit.
The "overspending" claim is nonsense as a justification for austerity. Up to 2007, before the crisis, Labour in government spent an average of 39% of the UK's national income. This is less than the previous Conservative governments of John Major (40%) and Margaret Thatcher (41%).
Even IMF research now warns against imposing austerity on the UK. And yet our entire political mainstream, Tory and Labour alike, backed up by the media, agree it is utterly necessary. Why is this?
The real reason for austerity comes in two parts. The first is ideology. Our political mainstream is dominated by the idea that public spending is inherently bad, and that corporations always know best. Often called "neoliberalism," people committed to this set of beliefs – as Cameron and Osborne undoubtedly are – would look to cut government spending whatever the circumstances.
The second reason is more sinister. It is strategy. As the bank bailouts showed, the British ruling class has decided that our bloated financial system is too great an asset to allow to fail. A Britain with an international financial centre is a major player on the world stage. A Britain without that centre is just a damp island in the North Atlantic. No sacrifice is too great to keep this moneyspinning show on the road.
But running a massive, poorly-regulated financial centre means having the permanent risk of a crash. And a crash means a recession, and bailouts. It is fear of the crash tomorrow that means public spending has to be attacked today. Austerity clears a space for the next crisis. We can either have a welfare state, or we can have the City of London. Our rulers have chosen the City.
Rest assured: there will be another crash. Already, debts are rising again. The government's own forecasters expect household debt to reach record levels in just a few years. The whole economy is exposed through its financial system, and the good times are back again for our financial elite. The permanent risk of crisis is the insanity at the heart of British capitalism, and permanent austerity is the result. If we want to end austerity, we have to end the dominance of finance.
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BkiUa9LxaJJQn1aABDl1 | UNCG's Ngando Receives Invite to 2022 adidas MLS College Showcase
MLS Announces Invitees for 2022 adidas College Showcase
NEW YORK – Sophomore J.C. Ngando received an invite to the 2022 adidas Major League Soccer College Showcase, as announced by the organization on Wednesday.
MLS announced the 44 invitees which will take place from Dec. 9-12 in Raleigh, N.C. in conjunction with the 2022 Men's College Cup. The four-day event will give technical staffs from every MLS club an opportunity to scout these top college prospects in the nation, including players with remaining NCAA eligibility.
The 2022 adidas MLS College Showcase is a closed-door scouting event officially sanctioned by the NCAA. Technical staffs from MLS clubs will also attend the remaining College Cup matches in Cary, N.C. on Dec. 9 and Dec. 12. The eligible player list for the 2023 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas will be announced at a later date following the 2022 adidas MLS College Showcase.
Yesterday, Ngando was recognized as one of the 15 that were selected as a MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalist. He was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-South Region first team. At the conclusion of the regular season, Ngando was named the Southern Conference Player of the Year. Ngando also earned his second-straight SoCon first team recognition.
The Paris, France native started and played in all 21 games this season, assisting the Spartans to a 13-2-6 overall record and a 4-0-1 SoCon mark.
Ngando finished third on the team with 22 points, scoring four goals and leading the team with 14 assists, for a season best. Two of his four goals this season were game-winning goals. He also went 2-for-4 in penalty kick attempts. His 14 assists this season ranks seventh in UNCG history. Ngando earned SoCon Offensive Player of the Week twice this season.
Among the SoCon, Ngando finished first in assists per game and total assists, fourth in shots per game and total points, and seventh in points per game.
Among Division I, he is currently second in total assists, fourth in assists per game, 49th in total points, 81st in shots per game, and 96th in points per game.
About Major League Soccer
Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer – celebrating its 28th season in 2023 – features 29 clubs throughout the United States and Canada, including 2023 expansion team St. Louis CITY SC. For more information about MLS, visit www.MLSsoccer.com.
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BkiUbmA5qU2Ap1Lhlo2l | Singer honoured at 25th Best Presented Annual Reports of SAFA – The Morning
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Singer reaffirmed its commitment towards responsible corporate reporting by winning the first place under the service category, at the 25th Best Presented Annual Reports of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) which was hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka).
The competition received applications from companies across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka under 13 sectors where each award was conferred after stringent evaluation by the SAFA committee for improvement in transparency, accountability, and governance.
Group CEO Mahesh Wijewardene commented on this achievement: "This award is a testament to the fact that Singer has always strived to lead with respect, demonstrate responsibility, reliability, and integrity. We are indebted to the trust our customers have continued to place in us, despite the challenging times the pandemic brought about. I am delighted that we were able to achieve this accolade."
Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC has a legacy that spans over 145 years and stands tall today as one of Sri Lanka's most diversified companies.
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BkiUbOHxaL3SugEfJ1jB | On July 30, 2014, the Canton Police Department was called to the residence of a 75-year old man after his wife discovered him on the ground in the driveway of their home. The man had been beaten and was unconscious. The victim of the assault was air lifted to UMMC and was hospitalized for three months.
The investigation by the Canton Police Department and the Madison County Sheriff's Department discovered that Johnson not only assaulted the man, but had burglarized his home, taking his wife's purse from inside the house and conspiring with another defendant to use her credit card. Following his arrest, law enforcement recovered the shoes believed to have been worn by Johnson at the time of the assault. Tests revealed the shoes contained trace amounts of blood. Additional tests determined that the blood located on Johnson's shoes was the victim's blood.
Xavier Johnson has previously been convicted for three counts of receiving stolen property in Madison County in 2011 and was on probation at the time of this crime. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUbAM5qdmB6yuRBfiQ | US election at-a-glance: 26 July-1 Aug
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WEEK IN A NUTSHELL
Barack Obama completes his tour of Europe with a visit to the UK, where he meets Prime Minister Gordon Brown and opposition leader David Cameron. John McCain's campaign launches a number of attack adverts against Mr Obama, accusing him of cancelling a visit to wounded soldiers because "cameras" would not have been allowed (a charge dismissed as false by Pentagon officials), and of being "the biggest celebrity in the world" over footage of Britney Spears and Paris Hilton.
KEY QUOTES
"There has been a long list. It seems to be getting shorter. And I'm still being mentioned. A lot can change day-to-day. But we'll see."
Democratic Virginia Governor Tim Kaine hints about his vice-presidential prospects
"Assuming that Governor Tim Kaine and Governor Kathleen Sebelius are both on Obama's short-list, I wonder what the tight-lipped Obama world thinks about the leaks coming from Kaine allies as compared to the nada-nothing-bupkis coming from Sebelius's orbit?"
Marc Ambinder, Atlantic monthly
"He's the biggest celebrity in the world."
Voice-over from a John McCain campaign advert, played over footage of Mr Obama's fellow "celebrities", Paris Hilton and Britney Spears
"We want to have a serious debate. But so far, we've been hearing about Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. I do have to ask my opponent: is that the best you can come up with?"
"There is legitimate mockery of a political campaign now, and it isn't at Obama's. For McCain's sake, this tomfoolery needs to stop."
Former McCain adviser John Weaver hits out at his former employer's new team
"John McCain and the Republicans, they don't have any new ideas… they're going to try to say, 'Well, you know, he's got a funny name and he doesn't look like all the presidents on the dollar bills and the five dollar bills…"
Was Barack Obama playing the race card?
"A throng of adoring fans awaits Senator Obama in Paris – and that's just the American press."
"Race wont have any role in my campaign, nor is there any place for it. I'm disappointed that [Mr Obama]'s used it [the race card]."
John McCain thinks so
NUMBER NEWS
Quinnipiac published polls from three of the key swing states this week – Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania.
Although Barack Obama held leads in all three of them, they all suggested that Mr Obama's lead has shrunk since June 18, when the company last published polls from the states.
In Florida, he fell from 47% to 46%, with his opponent John McCain rising from 43% to 44%.
In Ohio, Quinnipiac also had Mr Obama beating Mr McCain 46%-44%, but previously the pollster had had them at 48%-42%.
In Pennsylvania, Mr Obama's 12-point lead in June has dropped to seven, according to the poll.
None of these shifts in the polls provides enough evidence on its own for us to conclude that Mr Obama's lead is slipping, but taken together, they would appear to indicate a slight weakening for Mr Obama in the most important battleground states.
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BkiUdVY5qsFAfznZbqkK | Chile awards WOM FTTH network deployment
Telecom | Agustin Bertran | April 14, 2020
The Chilean Telecommunications Subsecretary (Subtel), through the Telecommunications Development Council (CDT), awarded the Chilean mobile operator WOM five of the six macro zones of the 'Fibra Optica Nacional' project, which includes the deployment of a 10 thousand kilometers FTTH network in the country. It is expected to be ready in 2022, and an investment of over CH $ 86 billion (USD 101.2 million) was made for the initiative.
According to Subtel, the FTTH network will benefit 186 Chilean communes, from the Arica and Parinacota Region the Los Lagos. According to what Subtel has officially reported, WOM has been awarded the macro areas of Arica and Parinacota (Arica and Parinacota regions); North (Antofagasta and Atacama regions); North Center (Coquimbo, Valparaiso and Metropolitan regions); Centro (O'Higgins and Maule regions) and Centro Sur (Ñuble and Biobío regions) to deploy the FTTH network. For the southern macrozone (which includes La Araucania, Los Rios and Los Lagos regions), Subtel will make a new call for tenders during the year.
Last January, WOM, Mundo Pacífico and GTD presented their initiatives for the project. WOM finally got all the macrozones it applied for, beating Mundo Pacifico, who had also competed for the southern, central, and Centro Sur macro zones, and GTD, that was interested in the Northern one.
'The award of the largest subsidy in the telecommunications history in Chile, which belongs to the ´Fibra Optica Nacional´ project, is an unprecedented event, since it will allow us to pay off the debt we have with Chilean citizens in digital matters, helping to improve the quality of life of more than 2.5 million inhabitants in 186 communes that today have little or no connectivity', said Pamela Gidi, Telecommunications Subsecretary in Chile. 'As a regulator, we know how important connectivity is in today's world, especially in these times such as those we are experiencing due to the Coronavirus pandemic, where people have to stay at home and doing many activities remotely. Therefore, from Subtel we promote this and other initiatives such as the 'Fibra Optica Austral' plan, since we want all Chileans to receive the benefits of telecommunications', she added.
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BkiUbEjxK1ThhAcYiZhk | I have a vivid memory of a summer art class while in college. It was drawing, mostly with charcoal or pencil, but occasionally with expensive art ink pens. One sunny day, we were all sitting outside on the manicured grass of the campus with the Red Cedar River rushing in brown swirls farther down the bank. We propped hard-backed drawing tablets on our laps after we had found a section of scenery to draw and sat there quietly sketching, looking up at the view and down at our paper over and over again. I was drawing a clump of white birch trees that contrasted against the green of their blowing leaves and the blue sky.
But I couldn't draw fast enough.
And I couldn't add a special touch to it.
I could only draw what I saw, slowly and painfully. I was competent enough to draw accurately, but no more. Even though there is something very satisfying about feeling and watching a drawing come to life on paper, I needed another dimension.
Once a tree trunk was sketched on my paper here, I couldn't move it there without starting over. Perhaps if I had taken up painting, I wouldn't have had such frustrations of speed and commitment and just not being able to put onto paper something my mind could envision.
Photography enabled me to get closer to what I craved. When I bought my first camera – with manual controls – I could finally get closer to my visions. The speed was there, generally, and the light and scene could often be manipulated by changing position and choosing a time and setting up a scene.
It wasn't until I first got my hands on digital art tools to combine with my photography that I could put it all together.
Photoshop and the like were magic.
Once I had the digital art tools and started learning, I could take a photograph and paint with the pixels it contained and bring in more lines and colors and patterns to create art that I could only have vaguely imagined before. The learning curve was steep, but the potentials endless.
Yesterday, I felt this magic all over again.
Below is a snapshot of my great-niece dressed up in a fancy fuchsia pink dress for her one year birthday. She has discarded her black patent-leather shoes and seized the TV remote control and is at the door. Maybe you don't know that one-year-olds love doors. They will open and close a cupboard door with as much delight on the first swing as the fourteenth! She has her eye now on opening all the doors in a house and someone has just walked out of this door, drawing her attention to it.
One year old investigating the recently closed door.
I like what this picture says even without seeing the toddler's face (trust me, it's very cute!), but it's not one with which you would do anything. The image is pretty cluttered, the shadow distracting and you can't really tell what's in her hand is a stolen remote. This photo doesn't have the sparkle of a special day except in the beautiful color and texture of the dress.
A few trips through Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Filter Forge allowed me to create a transformed image that speaks of the magic of a little girl's first birthday wearing a gorgeous party dress and exploring her world.
Lucky for me, Zazzle has a big sale on posters right now, so I just ordered an 18×24 print on heavyweight matte paper. It's already queued for shipping, too!
Beautiful job on the photograph Deb! I definitely understand your explanation. I was given a summer art class for a birthday present one year. I kept a couple of the chalk drawings on my closet door as a kid but I was never happy with what I did. And like you later fell in love with the digital options of digital camera photography.
🙂 Yes, I kept most of my finished drawings for decades – even that clump of birch trees! But I find I can do so much more combining photography, drawing and software.
Thanks for your kind words, Patricia!
My niece got the poster last week and loves it. I like the matte paper; it's nice and heavy and smooth although I had expected it to have some texture to it.
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BkiUcSQ5qsNCPeN2Fest | Can anyone recommend a GOOD scanner?
Discussion in 'Mac Accessories' started by AppleWatchGuy, Jun 7, 2015.
Does such a thing exists? Thanks!
Yes it exists. Check out the Fujitsu ScanSnap Ix500. I have the older, USB only S1500M and it has been wonderful. I have a case for it for travel which holds the power supply and USB cable and protects it. It is the most recommended scanner on MacRumors.
It allows you to create profiles for different tasks. I have the default set for double sided documents. I also have single sided, continuous (for very large documents), and photos.
Thanks. Can you explain the profiles a little bit? Do I choose from the software on my mac which profile after the scan? So does it mean it's manual selection, no automatic filing right?
The profiles are a way to save various settings like simplex vs duplex, DPI, file destination, and file type so you don't have to set them when you change a particular scan. When getting ready to scan it's just a matter of clicking on the ScanSnap dock icon and selecting the desired profile from a list. I have a few different destinations based on the type of scan. There is no automatic filing but you can use an app like Hazel to help with the filing.
I use a workflow based on David Sparks' book _Paperless_. All my documents go into a folder called Action. When done I manually move the scans to the appropriate place. I also have an email folder called Action which I use for e-mail receipts. When filing I save them as PDFs into the proper location.
Not on the scanner but on the app on the Mac. Before buying a scanner you might want to read the book I mentioned earlier and think about how you want your workflow to go. Then you can select a scanner and other software that works well with that workflow. | c4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
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BkiUfiTxaKgQX72adaLZ | Determining what is gluten free is a daily task. Whether it is going out to eat or cooking for myself at home, I can't avoid it. If I want to ingest something, I need to know with as much certainty as is available. When meeting new people, you'll often encounter the question, "What do you eat then?" As they mentally run their weekly meals in their heads, visions of fast food burgers on buns, brown bag ham and cheese sandwiches, a quick box of spaghetti at least one night and pizza with a movie, it makes sense. It is a fair question but it does make me want to point out that I eat food too. The more welcomed question is "How do you figure out if a food is gluten free?" In this post, I'll explain how I go about looking into restaurants and in tomorrow's post, I'll explain how I research food to make at home.
I'll start with dining out because the process, while far less safe since you can't go inspect every package yourself, is shorter.
If I have to go to a pre-picked restaurant, then it is what it is. I look up what I can online about it, call the restaurant to see if they have a gluten free menu and if they don't, I accept that I'll likely be eating a salad with no creative ingredients (even toppers like candied nuts can be not gf). When I'm there, I still point out that I'm gf to my waiter or waitress and see if they can point me in the right direction of something suitable. If that works, then they will likely explain what changes will be made to your food. When your food arrives, check to make sure the adjustments were made, as in, no visible breading or whatever needed removed, etc. Also, confirm with the person who brought the food to you (whether your waiter or not) that it was prepared gluten free for added protection. If they can't make suggestions, salad it is. Bunny food isn't bad for you.
If I get to choose a restaurant, then I hit the internet. Find Me Gluten Free's website is a place to start (they also have an app), but be cautious. I've been mislead a time or two (I think those places listed themselves to drive gf business to them even though they aren't gf friendly), and it obviously does not include every possible establishment.
If you already have a couple ideas in mind whose food would likely be gf, a steakhouse for example, then go directly to their website. More places are now advertising that they have a gluten free menu and will post it online. If they don't have one listed, don't get discouraged and stop there because not all do this…yet.
Call them or email them to ask. You'll at least get a definite answer whether good or bad, and if they don't have one, they will often automatically inform you if they can adjust the food to accommodate your needs or not.
Asking friends online if they've spotted any gf menus while they are out or being in a celiac group can also give insight into safe places. I learned oodles from my first trip to the Cheesecake Factory with the MeetUp group.
Use search engines with phrases like "gluten free Pittsburgh", "gluten free Pittsburgh restaurants", "Pittsburgh gluten free menu", "gluten free dining Pittsburgh", "Pittsburgh gluten free pizza", etc. You get the idea (and obviously replace the city name with yours). I've found unthought-of and unheard of options by pairing "gluten free" and a city with words like, "dining, list, best, top, favorite, review, friendly,cafe". This is also the best method for determining places to eat beforehand when traveling. That way you can see some menus and what might be worth going out of the way for or comparing the locations you will be in so you aren't scrambling when you feel like you are starving. You may even trip over a city's gluten free blogger! Blogs like Celiac in Orlando ,Gluten Free Betsy in Chicago or Glutie Foodie in Washington D.C. can do a lot of the legwork for you. Overall, you may not always be able to try something new, but try not to get discouraged. Yes, I've lost that battle a couple times myself, but tend to land on the fact that there are plenty of places that we can. Wishing you some tasty safe eating!
Don't forget to browse through our list of Pittsburgh Gluten Free Restaurants. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUdWw5qsBC6HyicaQM | A story in the Capital Times has been intriguing us here at Eye of the Fish world headquarters, and I'm surprised no one else has picked it up. The Cap Times (with a nicely renovated website – good work guys!) interviews a "local businessman" who is unhappy with the Council spending over a million bucks on ripping apart the old Cobblestone Park outside the big red building of Arch and Design.
The man, who owns a business nearby, wrote back highlighting his concerns. He never received a reply… He says it�s not appropriate to spend such a large amount in the current economic climate on something of �low priority�.
�I like parks, but instead of doing up this one, the money could easily have been used to provide more parks by buying some of the little properties which are coming up for sale, putting some trees on and enhancing the city rather as they do in London� he says.
The photo in the article is clearly taken from a local business, the nearby Comfort Hotel – developed by Rex Nichols, the husband of the Mayor. It couldn't be as simple as that could it? Is the "local business man" actually the mayor's other half?
We've spoken briefly about parks before, including discussions on the crappy little pocket parks of Karo Drive and also a proposed park on the Swan Lane carpark site. Wellington urgently needs more parks in the inner city – spaces that the growing number of inner city residents can get away from cars, whether they are moving or parked. Spending the money on this Cobblestone revamp seems a complete waste of time, although I'm sure we'll all enjoy it more when it is complete.
But again, like the (hideous) revamp of Glover Park, the main aim seems to have been the deletion of the "undesirable" types who normally inhabit the park. This includes birds (of both the feathered and transvestite species) as well as winos (includes beer swillers, glue, meths, and petrol sniffers also). The starlings have had their favourite tree turned into firewood, the squealing trannies and hookers have had their 'play-station' (derelict bus shelter) removed, and the boozy bozos have been walled out by a tall timber fence (back to Glover Park for a few months then boys?). The 'pond' that was the main feature of the site has been demolished (well, seeing as no one could be arsed filling it with water for the last 4 years, that seemed to be a foregone conclusion).
There are more important things to be doing than fiddling about with parks and winos. A far more important project to be getting on with would be the Memorial Park up on Buckle St, where the Council and Transit / NZTA are still arguing over what should be done. Latest rumour is that we may hear more in early 2010 although the NZTA are appalling at discussing things with locals and so who knows what to expect. One simple suggestion from the Fish however: while you're all arguing over the route and how not to poison the children in Mt Cook School, how about just commissioning a summer archaeological dig on the currently fenced off site, so that you can get that bit out of the way?
– Point to note here.
The ponds have been left empty for the exact same reason i belive the park is now being re-done.
The previously mentioned "winos" – or more specifically the very real fear that said inebreated person will fall and drown in the water. This is the actual resaon the water was REMOVED not forgotton.
Also you seem to pine for the loss of such inhabitants.
Hmmm well I will not – on behalf of every past current and future occupant of the Architecture + design school who work to midnight and beyond and (untill recent changes to access) would often walk out at 2 – 3 or even 4 in the morning (or just sleep inside ). Student and guests to the hotel Do not enjoy early morning meetings with the intoxicated, in the dirty park in wellingtons (all be it small) redlight district.
The changes to this park you listed above are positive – every one. The create a park that is safe friendly and actaully USEABLE.
If you pine for the loss of its late night residents invite them over to sleep on your front yard – i am sure you can spare the news paper.
If the "very real fear that said inebreated person will fall and drown in the water" is indeed the real reason the water disappeared, then we live in a sadly pathetic nanny state indeed. I would have thought that falling into a pond of cold water would give said winos a good sobering wake up, rather than lull them into an endless sleep.
Personally, I think that someone just left the plug out.
There is, or should be, a greater issue at play here. Gambit very rightly points out that the "said inebreated person[s]" are annoying and "intoxicated, in the dirty park" … but his/her solution is that these"late night residents" should be moved on.
Aside from the very obvious question "Where to?" (obviously not Island Bay any more), and the loss of the unused bus stop which served well as both a rainy weather shelter and a back-lit advertising hoarding for the whores, there is the question of why the"past current and future occupant of the Architecture + design school who work to midnight and beyond" should have any greater right to the park than those that have nowhere else to sleep?
– Even if the renovation seems a bit over the top, and a brand new park in a different part of Te Aro might seem worthwhile, really, how far is $1m going to go in buying property? Even in a depressed market, that's unlikely to get you anything like the size of Cobblestone Park, and won't leave you anything over for landscaping.
– The direct line to the entrance of the hotel might seem suspicious to those with a conspiracy theory bent, but consider that (a) the hotel entrance does actually provide a useful shortcut to Cuba St, (b) it also leads to the through link to Wigan St and (c) it ends up close to the main entrance to the A+D school. Whereas a direct line in the other direction would lead you halfway down Knigges Ave to … well, not much of anything really.
– "the Memorial Park up on Buckle St, where the Council and Transit / NZTA are still arguing": isn't Memorial Park primarily driven by Central Government? If MCH aren't going to make a decision & stump up with the money, then no amount of agreement between COuncil & NZTA is going to get things going.
I agree with the local business, the anonymous Maximus and the Commie Pinko Liberal. What a waste of $. $1 million will just mean a half-baked design in an area (next to noise-y, pollution-y, dangerous SH1) with limited park potential – so why the "pimp-my-park" obsession? It seems like, having given up on their internal urban design advice, the council's new open space policy is to simply follow the homeless around the city – redesigning their pick of hangouts. Brilliant!
A million? Coulda dunnit for half that guv, and still some left over for a pint or two.
Seriously, I think Parklife has a good point about the whole 'shortcut', even if it does lend itself well to the conspiracy theorists.
As for the rest of you: over-zealous architecture students have as much right to feel safe at night as the rest of us, so getting rid of winos (and to a lesser extent, the trannies,(although they are a hoot)) is fine with me.
If they want another dangerous playground – replacing the empty paddling pool with a busy highway – to park themselves (no pun intended), why not the Karo Drive park? Hey, they might even get high off the fumes – bonus for them!
Speaking of the Karo Dr park, does anyone question why they didn't put up any low/low-medium height screening vegetation to take the edge off the the adjecent road? Big mistake from my point of view.
But then again, if all the Council does is keep doing up the same parks over and over, then we'll never get any more parks. Council spent over a million (or was it $2m?) doing up Glover Park, around a mill for this Cobblestone Park, quite a large amount on the corner of Courtenay, all of which are arguably non essential works and the money could have been used to buy up Swan Lane car park and banning cars from it.
Just think: being able to sit in fine establishments like Duke Carvell and sipping pinot whilst being on the edge of a pedestrian area, rather than having a sea of glinting metal sculptures sitting there, occasionally farting into life. Come on Parky, you know that we need to get more parks for the peeps.
Who's that gut lord marching? You should cut down on your parklife mate, get some exercise!
Completely agree, Max old boy, that it would be better to just give it a bit of a spring clean and put aside the rest of the money towards new parks (or other public spaces) in the future. But the key word is "towards", and the Anon Businessperson's suggestion that "the money could easily have been used to provide more parks by buying some of the little properties which are coming up for sale, putting some trees on and enhancing the city" implies that the council could actually have got something useful for the paltry million or so. And while, as I say, I'm not in the inner-city property market, I'd wager that a million bucks would get you approximately sod all.
"I have just read the article on the Cobblestone Park revamp in the latest Capital Times.
"the local area human trash � hookers and drunks and druggies" oooh, that's not going to do much for your Customer Liason.
We did think about whether or not to proceed with Cobblestone Park.
The key reason for upgrading it is that – as several people have said – we don't have many parks in the inner city. Therefore it is really important that the ones we do have work well. Cobblestone Park didn't. Incidentally the reason the pool wasn't filled was because it and leaked and apparently wasn't worth fixing just from a maintenance point of view.
I agree that over time we should be adding to the number of parks in the parts of the central city where they are currently lacking. Memorial Park is a good opportunity, which I hope will all come together sooner rather than later! However at least one or two more on the Aro Flat would be desirable as more and more people live in the central city.
The Mayor has consistently abstained from participating in any discussion related to Cobblestone Park.
The revamp was subject to a design competiton. 4 leading consortia participated in that process, were interviewed and their proposals thoroughly critiqued by a panel including a leading external landscape architect and architect.
The disappointment with Cobblestone Park is that the University was contemplating opening out the front of their building onto the park, including a cafe. That isn't happening at least for the moment. I hope that the University reconsiders that because it would obviously be a further major improvement.
Always happy to discuss further.
Councillor Foster, thanks for the message – appreciated – and good to have some informed feedback. Yes, you're right that the University should open out more onto the park – not sure how they can be forced to do that though – although perhaps with the upgrade there will be more interaction than there was before. I think the Arch School use it informally already, but its too shallow to really work as a destination park for many people – and will be even more so now, with less planting and more paving. The students seem to like to mostly sit on the grassy mounds in the sun, while the winos hang out under the trees.
Good to hear that the Council is still keen to add to the number of Parks in the city – grossly under-parked at present – don't forget my nomination of Swan Lane as best site! The Council needs to look at picking the site, rather than accepting left-over scraps of land – like we have said here at the Fish, the land on the sides of the Karo Drive are useless as parks really, and will rarely if ever be used as a destination in themselves. Glover Park will never really work well, unless and until it gets a pedestrian through flow – this just isn't going to happen. There have been extensive studies of open space, and the popularity of parks is highly dependent on a number of things, including sunshine, active edges, shelter from wind and passing cars, but also massively on natural alignment with pedestrian routes.
Looking forward to Memorial Park!
Good points all Maximus about what makes a park work. We absolutely do need to get the right locations. I think Swan Lane as been looked at several times. The Wellington 2040 (thinking about the shape of the Central City over the next 30 years, and how we want it to evolve) consultation which has just completed its first stage should provide some very useful feedback on this too.
We'll keep in touch on this topic too. | c4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
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Made these this morning, Yumm…. enjoyed the change from my daily scrambled eggs or cottage cheese w/ fruit. Made a double recipe and froze half for during the week. Used a half cup of water for perfect consistency and substituted almond flavoring instead of vanilla.
Next recipe to try is the Cloud bread.
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This is by far the most indulging food on phase 1. Does not even feel like a diet food, plus you can top it with homemade syrup (recipes is somewhere here). | c4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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