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BkiUdp44eIXh1x7bji3s | Khal Drogo finally gave Viserys what he so much longed for, his crown, a crown of molten gold which finally killed him.
The skull-crushing, eye gouging brutal death of The Red Viper of Dorne still gives us nightmares. Agreed it was inevitable, but it came too soon. The Mountain was too much for him.
Tyrion finally gets his revenge on his father and his former lover when he gets the chance while escaping King's Landing serving his father (a character we loved to hate) an undignified death which was totally called for since dignity was something Tyrion had always been denied of by his father.
By the time the second episode of the fourth season we had come to a realisation that weddings are something to be best kept away from when in Westeros. While Joffrey was the most loathful and hated character of the entire series, he died a horrific death, by the poison he was served at his own wedding.
We still get the chills when The Rains of Castamere plays in the background. The Red Wedding was the most shocking moment of the entire series. Though by the end of the third season we were aware that anybody can get killed, even our favourite characters are not safe but Robb, Catelyn Stark, and Talisa Stark(and her unborn child) and so many others dying at the same time and the Northern Rebellion ending just like that, our minds were literally blown, we couldn't digest for a long time what we had just witnessed. The episode had to be watched several times to finally believe what had happened.
Eddard Stark was supposedly the 'hero' or protganist of the show. And until he was beheaded we still thought that Ned Stark is going to somehow escape, But NO! They actually killed him. Ned Stark's execution was the most unexpected but pivotal for the sensation Game Of Thrones is today.
Well, the series isn't finished yet, rather it keeps getting better and better with every season and by that record season 5 is going to be the best ever. We may know more about Varys intentions and what more help if any he has to offer to Tyrion. Arya Stark is off to Braavos (maybe we can see more of Jaqen H'ghar). So brace yourselves, for the fifth season is coming.
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BkiUfvLxK7IDOUSbvoLy | Anniversaries: Gilbert Petty & Alyce Petty
Anniversaries: Gilbert Petty & Alyce Petty; Gilbert and Alyce (Miller) Petty of Jackson, TN will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on February 28, 2019. They were married February 28, 1969, at St. Peter A.M.E Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota....
Anniversaries: Gilbert Petty & Alyce Petty Anniversaries: Gilbert Petty & Alyce Petty; Gilbert and Alyce (Miller) Petty of Jackson, TN will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on February 28, 2019. They were married February 28, 1969, at St. Peter A.M.E Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota.... Check out this story on jacksonsun.com: https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/life/announcements/anniversaries/2019/02/24/anniversaries-gilbert-petty-alyce-petty/39057911/
Reader Submitted, JacksonTN Published 11:06 p.m. CT Feb. 23, 2019 | Updated 8:24 a.m. CT Feb. 27, 2019
Gilbert and Alyce (Miller) Petty of Jackson, TN will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on February 28, 2019. They were married February 28, 1969, at St. Peter A.M.E Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are the parents of Tamara Petty(Mike)Horan, Regina Petty and Gregory Petty and the grandparents of Tristan and Tallulah Horan.
They plan to celebrate with family and friends in early summer.
Anniversaries: Gilbert Petty & Alyce Petty (Photo: Reader Submitted)
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BkiUd785qhLBXQtDHtAS | Why do Chinese websites and apps look so busy?
Experience design Blog
Ke Qi
The aesthetics of modern Chinese digital products can look very different to primarily English-based apps and websites. If you explore some of China's most popular websites and apps, such as 163.com (news), Jing Dong (e-commerce), Taobao (e-commerce) and Didi (ride-sharing), you will find that they have high information and feature density and highly saturated colors.
Why is this? This article explores some possible hypotheses about why there is a perceived or actual difference in digital product design.
Internet speed limitations and subsequent rapid change
If you wanted to access the Internet in the early 2000s in China, you needed to install a wired telephone and a modem at home, and access the Internet via dial-up. Data usage was extremely expensive, browsing a few web pages could easily cost hundreds of yuan in telephone bills, which was considered an astronomical price at the time. Internet speeds were much slower than developed Western countries.
The earliest layouts and designs of web pages had all the information displayed in one place, so that after loading the page once, users could quickly navigate to what they were looking for rather than clicking through to another page and waiting for it to load. It also helped to save telephone bills.
As dial-up access was gradually replaced by broadband access, and broadband access evolved into wireless internet access with the introduction of smartphones, internet speeds became significantly faster from 14.4K dial-up to today's 5G network*.
Such rapid and dramatic changes can take a long time to digest and evolve unevenly across the country. It may be that many products did not catch up with the new minimalistic design trends, which explains why many traditional websites are still very information heavy with lots of text over images and videos. It may also be because mobile phone penetration grew so quickly, with mobile users surpassing PC users in 2014. This meant that companies decided not to invest money in rebuilding websites and focussing instead on building the mobile experience.
Language differences
Chinese characters, also called Hanzi, are a logographic-based language, which evolved from pictographs. Pictograms are highly simplified pictures of material objects. Therefore, Chinese characters can contain both images of represented objects and pronunciations. Examples of such include, 火 for "fire" and 木 for "tree" or '"wood". Unlike phonetic-based languages such as English and French, Chinese language carries more information by nature, and therefore Chinese people who have long been nurtured by the complexity of Chinese characters, are also good at processing dense and large amounts of information.
Secondly, Chinese characters are also known as square characters, and their square appearance makes them visually more dense and symmetrical, which is why many Chinese news websites look like a collection of small squares combined into one large square.
Designers who speak English often use italic and underline style fonts or CAPITAL LETTERS to emphasize certain information. However, Chinese fonts do not have similar expressions, so other methods such as images and colors need to be introduced to create a sense of contrast to emphasize the message.
Intense competition
Every industry is facing intense competition from traditional competitors and new entrants. The "build the right thing and they will come" mindset alone is not enough for a digital product to acquire and sustain users in China.
App owners try to create one-stop platforms that bundle all products and services in one place. First, it prevents users from needing to download separate apps and perhaps lose their engagement. Second, it increases the barriers to entry for competitors who cannot quickly provide the same products and services at once. Naturally, the growth in all the products and services available to the customer will mean more to show the customer on one page.
With so many apps vying for attention, apps also use as much space as possible to provide customers targeted offers, show their latest campaigns and more in a bid to grab their attention.
It's not that they cannot design simple, minimalist interfaces, but rather than busy interfaces make more commercial sense. Compare Didi's "regular" mode to their "simplified" mode targeted for the elderly, one is filled with information on services and offers while the other is much closer to the design aesthetics and interactions of Uber.
Source: Screenshots of Didi with author annotation
This article sets out my assumptions that have led to differences between the interface design of Chinese and English-based digital products, namely rapid change of internet speed, language differences and fierce competition in the market. There are still more discussions related to this topic, however, in an evolving digital landscape, new design trends emerge every year, all digital products are constantly changing with the goal of serving their users better, let's look forward to the future of digital products in China!
*"The Internet Timeline of China 1986~2003 - CNNIC." 28 Jun. 2013, https://www.cnnic.com.cn/IDR/hlwfzdsj/201306/t20130628_40563.htm. Accessed 9 Jun. 2021.
*China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) data cited in https://thenextweb.com/news/in-china-more-people-now-access-the-internet-from-a-mobile-device-than-a-pc
Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the positions of Thoughtworks.
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BkiUeJHxK6-gDw5AwJB9 | Boonmee Boonrod (, * 6. Oktober 1982 in Surin) ist ein thailändischer Fußballspieler.
Karriere
Boonmee Boonrod erlernte das Fußballspielen in der Jugendmannschaft vom Osotspa FC. Hier unterschrieb er 2007 auch seinen ersten Vertrag. Der Verein spielte in der ersten Liga des Landes, der Thai Premier League. 2009 wechselte er für ein Jahr zum Ligakonkurrenten Singhtarua FC nach Bangkok. 2010 kehrte er zu seinem ehemaligen Verein Osotspa zurück. Hier stand er bis Ende 2016 unter Vertrag. Für Osotspa absolvierte er 81 Erstligaspiele. Der Zweitligist Chiangmai FC aus Chiangmai nahm ihn die Saison 2017 unter Vertrag. Mit dem Verein spielte er in der zweiten Liga, der Thai League 2. Phrae United FC, ein Drittligist aus Phrae, verpflichtete ihn die Saison 2018. Mit Phrae spielte er in der dritten Liga, der Thai League 3. Hier trat der Klub in der Upper Region an. Beim Ligakonkurrenten Lamphun Warrior FC in Lamphun stand er die Saison 2019 auf dem Spielfeld. Für Lamphun absolvierte er 12 Drittligaspiele. Anfang 2020 unterschrieb er einen Vertrag beim Surin City FC in seiner Geburtsstadt Surin. Der Verein spielte in der vierten Liga, der Thai League 4. Surin spielte in der North/Eastern Region. Nach zwei Spieltagen wurde die Saison 2020 wegen der COVID-19-Pandemie abgebrochen. Während der Unterbrechung beschloss der thailändische Fußballverband, die Thai League 4 und die Thai League 3 zusammenzulegen. Die Thai League 3 wurde in sechs Regionen eingeteilt. Hier wurde Surin ebenfalls der North/Easter Region zugeteilt.
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Fußballspieler (Jumpasri United)
Fußballspieler (Port FC)
Fußballspieler (Chiangmai FC)
Fußballspieler (Phrae United FC)
Fußballspieler (Lamphun Warriors FC)
Fußballspieler (Surin City FC)
Thailänder
Geboren 1982
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BkiUbI3xK5YsWPOoeFuL | Cruising and Chartering Yacht Charter the Med
Yacht Charter the Med
The western Mediterranean is one of the premiere charter destinations in the world.
By Kim Kavin
Edmiston just welcomed this 180-foot Baglietto to the charter fleet in the West Mediterranean. The yacht is a new build for 2020 and has more than 1,600 square feet of socializing space on the sun deck alone. Inside are an elevator as well as five or six staterooms for as many as 12 guests. A flexible space that can be used as the sixth stateroom, a massage room or a playroom is up on the bridge deck. Courtesy Edmiston
By some estimates, three-quarters of the world's charter business takes place every summer in the Mediterranean. And the stretch of coastline known as the West Med, including the French and Italian rivieras, continues to be the most popular region within this most popular place.
The beauty of the West Med is that it changes constantly—and yet not at all. Many of the towns and buildings have stood for centuries but have evolved, say, from family chateaus into public museums. The Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix continue to be the season's kickoff events each May, but they lure increasingly impressive superyachts and A-list stars.
This 131-foot Tamsen is in the Ocean Independence charter fleet, with availability this summer on the French and Italian rivieras and in Spain's Balearic Isles. The yacht accommodates 10 to 12 guests in five staterooms. The main-deck master has three walk-in closets, as well as an office and a bar. Skylights in the salon serve double duty as a design detail on the sun deck's "dance floor." Courtesy Ocean Independence
Antibes, France, is often used as the starting point for charters, thanks to the nearby airport at Nice and all of the yacht services nearby. From Antibes, itineraries can either hug the coastline or head out to islands including Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. Multiweek charters can do both, combining the shopping and high-society fineries of St. Tropez, France, with the sunset views that turn mountains in the distance purple when they're viewed from Calvi.
High season in the West Med—July and August—comes with premium pricing, and some yacht owners insist on bookings of two weeks or longer. If clients want a buzz-worthy yacht, then it's wise to book six months or even a year in advance. After all, one of the best ways to experience something unique in a classic destination is to be aboard a new yacht.
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BkiUc33xK7ICUmfbzsc6 | And it's back! Our Winter Holiday Pop- Up Shop will be open all December long. You'll be able to find all your season florals and natural decor right here, including Wreaths, Plants, Garlands, Table centrepieces and of course our signature Posie Bags.
As always any custom requests are encouraged and welcomed or just pop on by and see what inspires you. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUa5jxK0zjCsHeYoKx | apple juice (77%), strawberry juice (14%), lemon juice (4%), apple puree (4%), gelling agent. pectin, apple fiber, natural strawberry flavouring, coconut oil, concentrated black radish juice. container naturally occuring sugars.
The information of the ingredients and the rounded average of nutritional values refer to the current recipes. In case of changes, the products may be available in existing and new composition commercially, so we recommend an additional comparison of the information on the packaging. Differences during these transition periods may also be a result of new legal requirements or other changed conditions. | c4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUc_jxK7IDND_hC2wY | Q: Next.js with express.js can't Cannot find module 'next' when deployed to heroku When I deploy my next.js app to Heroku the build is successful but when I go to the URL i get the following error:
2021-10-28T12:09:12.195993+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from crashed to starting
2021-10-28T12:09:25.009085+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Starting process with command `npm start`
2021-10-28T12:09:26.339180+00:00 app[web.1]:
2021-10-28T12:09:26.339201+00:00 app[web.1]: > @ start /app
2021-10-28T12:09:26.339202+00:00 app[web.1]: > NODE_ENV=production node server/server.js
2021-10-28T12:09:26.339202+00:00 app[web.1]:
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520676+00:00 app[web.1]: internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:905
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520677+00:00 app[web.1]: throw err;
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520678+00:00 app[web.1]: ^
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520678+00:00 app[web.1]:
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520679+00:00 app[web.1]: Error: Cannot find module 'next'
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520679+00:00 app[web.1]: Require stack:
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520679+00:00 app[web.1]: - /app/server/server.js
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520680+00:00 app[web.1]: at Function.Module._resolveFilename (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:902:15)
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520681+00:00 app[web.1]: at Function.Module._load (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:746:27)
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520681+00:00 app[web.1]: at Module.require (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:974:19)
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520682+00:00 app[web.1]: at require (internal/modules/cjs/helpers.js:93:18)
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520682+00:00 app[web.1]: at Object.<anonymous> (/app/server/server.js:2:14)
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520683+00:00 app[web.1]: at Module._compile (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:1085:14)
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520683+00:00 app[web.1]: at Object.Module._extensions..js (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:1114:10)
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520683+00:00 app[web.1]: at Module.load (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:950:32)
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520683+00:00 app[web.1]: at Function.Module._load (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:790:12)
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520684+00:00 app[web.1]: at Function.executeUserEntryPoint [as runMain] (internal/modules/run_main.js:76:12) {
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520684+00:00 app[web.1]: code: 'MODULE_NOT_FOUND',
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520685+00:00 app[web.1]: requireStack: [ '/app/server/server.js' ]
2021-10-28T12:09:26.520685+00:00 app[web.1]: }
2021-10-28T12:09:26.529543+00:00 app[web.1]: npm ERR! code ELIFECYCLE
2021-10-28T12:09:26.529782+00:00 app[web.1]: npm ERR! errno 1
2021-10-28T12:09:26.535573+00:00 app[web.1]: npm ERR! @ start: `NODE_ENV=production node server/server.js`
2021-10-28T12:09:26.535667+00:00 app[web.1]: npm ERR! Exit status 1
2021-10-28T12:09:26.535780+00:00 app[web.1]: npm ERR!
2021-10-28T12:09:26.535863+00:00 app[web.1]: npm ERR! Failed at the @ start script.
2021-10-28T12:09:26.535941+00:00 app[web.1]: npm ERR! This is probably not a problem with npm. There is likely additional logging output above.
2021-10-28T12:09:26.543352+00:00 app[web.1]:
2021-10-28T12:09:26.543474+00:00 app[web.1]: npm ERR! A complete log of this run can be found in:
2021-10-28T12:09:26.543520+00:00 app[web.1]: npm ERR! /app/.npm/_logs/2021-10-28T12_09_26_536Z-debug.log
2021-10-28T12:09:26.675484+00:00 heroku[web.1]: Process exited with status 1
2021-10-28T12:09:26.879597+00:00 heroku[web.1]: State changed from starting to crashed
2021-10-28T12:21:54.552275+00:00 heroku[router]: at=error code=H10 desc="App crashed" method=GET path="/" host=clone-linktree.herokuapp.com request_id=35c017f9-99d6-45bf-bc36-876dceea183f fwd="212.60.107.203" dyno= connect= service= status=503 bytes= protocol=https
2021-10-28T12:21:54.797851+00:00 heroku[router]: at=error code=H10 desc="App crashed" method=GET path="/favicon.ico" host=clone-linktree.herokuapp.com request_id=9a0fb742-93c7-4445-ab38-1cdf35cc9d8e fwd="212.60.107.203" dyno= connect= service= status=503 bytes= protocol=https
It can't find the next module inside på server.js file which contain the following code:
const express = require('express')
const next = require('next')
const passport = require('passport');
const cookieSession = require('cookie-session');
const path = require('path');
// OAuth Authencation setup
const passportSetup = require('./config/passport.js');
const port = process.env.PORT || 3000
const dev = process.env.NODE_ENV !== 'production'
const app = next({ dev })
const handle = app.getRequestHandler()
app.prepare().then(() => {
const server = express()
server.use(express.json());
const cors = require('cors');
server.use(
cors({
origin: 'http://localhost:3000',
credentials: true
})
);
// set up session cookies
server.use(cookieSession({
maxAge: 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000,
keys: [process.env.cookieKey]
}));
// initialize passport
server.use(passport.initialize());
server.use(passport.session());
// Routes
const authRouter = require('./routes/auth')
server.use('/api/auth', authRouter)
const linkRouter = require('./routes/link')
server.use('/api/link', linkRouter)
// Mongoose setup
const mongoose = require('mongoose');
console.log('ATLAS_URI: ', process.env.ATLAS_URI);
const uri = process.env.ATLAS_URI;
mongoose.connect(uri, {useNewUrlParser: true, useUnifiedTopology: true});
const connection = mongoose.connection;
connection.once('open', () => {
console.log('MongoDB database connetion established successfully');
});
server.all('*', (req, res) => {
return handle(req, res)
})
server.listen(port, (err) => {
if (err) throw err
console.log(`> Ready on http://localhost:${port}`)
})
})
And here is my package.json
{
"private": true,
"scripts": {
"dev": "nodemon server/server.js server/server.js",
"build": "next build",
"start": "NODE_ENV=production node server/server.js"
},
"dependencies": {
"@svgr/webpack": "^5.5.0",
"axios": "^0.21.1",
"bcryptjs": "^2.4.3",
"clsx": "^1.1.1",
"cookie-session": "^1.4.0",
"cors": "^2.8.5",
"cross-env": "^7.0.3",
"express": "^4.17.1",
"framer-motion": "^4.1.17",
"generate-password": "^1.6.1",
"handlebars": "^4.7.7",
"heroku": "^7.52.0",
"mongoose": "^5.12.3",
"next": "latest",
"nodemailer": "^6.6.1",
"nodemon": "2.0.6",
"passport": "^0.4.1",
"passport-local": "^1.0.0",
"prop-types": "^15.7.2",
"react": "^17.0.2",
"react-beautiful-dnd": "^13.1.0",
"react-color": "^2.19.3",
"react-color-palette": "^6.1.0",
"react-colorful": "^5.5.0",
"react-dom": "^17.0.2",
"styled-components": "^5.3.3",
"swr": "^1.0.0",
"uuid": "^8.3.2"
},
"devDependencies": {
"autoprefixer": "^10.2.6",
"postcss": "^8.3.5",
"tailwindcss": "^2.2.4"
}
}
It builds and runs fine locally and does have any problems finding the modules. Thanks in advance
| stackexchange | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUdPg4uzlhiT5TCwex | NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — An engineer who fell asleep at the controls of a Metro-North train and caused a derailment that killed four people in the Bronx has sued the railroad on the third anniversary of the crash.
In a $10 million lawsuit Thursday in Manhattan federal court, William Rockefeller said Metro-North was negligent and careless by failing to provide him with a safe workplace. He added the railroad also failed to install automatic brakes.
In addition to the deaths, more than 70 people were injured in the Dec. 1, 2013, derailment near the Spuyten Duyvil station on the Hudson Line.
The crash occurred in the Bronx as the commuter train went around a curve at about 82 mph. The speed limit on the turn was 30 mph.
Rockefeller's sleepiness was due to a combination of an undiagnosed disorder — sleep apnea — and a drastic shift in his work schedule, the NTSB said in a 2014 report.
Metro-North did not comment on the suit, citing company policy, 1010 WINS' Al Jones reported. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUfvU5qhLB0AM-fc1K | static NSString *S3OperationInfoDeleteObjectOperationObjectKey = @"S3OperationInfoDeleteObjectOperationObjectKey";
@implementation S3DeleteObjectOperation
- (id)initWithConnectionInfo:(S3ConnectionInfo *)c object:(S3Object *)o
{
NSMutableDictionary *theOperationInfo = [[NSMutableDictionary alloc] init];
if (o) {
[theOperationInfo setObject:o forKey:S3OperationInfoDeleteObjectOperationObjectKey];
}
self = [super initWithConnectionInfo:c operationInfo:theOperationInfo];
[theOperationInfo release];
if (self != nil) {
}
return self;
}
- (S3Object *)object
{
NSDictionary *theOperationInfo = [self operationInfo];
return [theOperationInfo objectForKey:S3OperationInfoDeleteObjectOperationObjectKey];
}
- (NSString *)kind
{
return @"Object deletion";
}
- (NSString *)requestHTTPVerb
{
return @"DELETE";
}
- (BOOL)virtuallyHostedCapable
{
return [[[self object] bucket] virtuallyHostedCapable];
}
- (NSString *)bucketName
{
S3Object *object = [self object];
return [[object bucket] name];
}
- (NSString *)key
{
S3Object *object = [self object];
return [object key];
}
@end
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BkiUbhvxK7FjYEB4T0yv | Recommended fr all skin types - our classic salt glow usesa traditional blend of natural oils and dead sea salt along with aromatic citrus oils to reveal fresh polished skin that lasts for weeks.
Enjoy the warm scents of pure vanilla when combined with salt crystals to provide a deep exfoliation of the skin. This treatment is recommended for those with ultra dry skin.
Great for sensitive skin this scrub is crisp and sweet. A blend of pure brown sugar and essential oil gently exfoliates and balances skin.
Designed for the most sensitive skin, this naturally fragrant-free body treatment polishes and bffs the skin. | c4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUfFbxK6wB9mpb34ST | Tag Archives: McGee
New Leadership at the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT): Can the New Leadership Re-Energize the Union? Will the Members Put Aside Differences?
Every year 2,000 delegates elected by the members of the 1300 locals representing the 600,000 New York State United Teacher members gather, usually rotating annually between Buffalo and New York City, to set policy for the organization, listen to a range of speeches, honor their own and, until this year, listen to a speech by the State Commissioner and ask him questions from the floor.
While teachers in New York City struggled under the yoke of Mike Bloomberg, locals outside the city sliced budgets to comply with the 2% property tax cap, CUNY and SUNY faced increasingly proscriptive ukases from chancellors and urban upstate cities faced increasing poverty. Over the last few years the Question and Answer sessions with the Commissioner have become more and more testy. This year, no Commissioner, no members of the Regents.
Apparently the testiness spread within NYSUT leadership: Was the leadership too aloof from the membership? Was the leadership reactive rather than proactive? A few months ago the behind the scenes finger-pointed increased until an opposition slate emerged.
The opposing slates were both part of Unity, the majority caucus.
NYSUT leadership – the President, Secretary/Treasurer, three Vice Presidenst, at-large Directors and Directors from geographic districts are elected for two year terms in even numbered years.
The Unity Caucus met Friday night – Michael Mulgrew moved that the caucus not endorse candidates and the convention Unity members be freed from caucus discipline. In the past caucus members committed to support candidates selected within the caucus, similar to Democrats selecting candidates in Democratic primaries.
Saturday was an awkward day, beginning with a candidates forum. There were three slates: the Iannuzzi slate (the incumbents), the McGee slate (the insurgents) and a slate from the MORE opposition caucus in New York City.
Each slate divided up the time allotted among their candidates: the audience cheered loudly for "their guy/gal," was a little like an 8th grade GO election.
Committees met, resolutions were debated, honors and awards to members, a tribute to Peter Seeger, and, finally the locals moved to their election sites at 4:30 pm.
Each delegate casts a weighted vote – if a local has 1,000 members and sends ten delegates the delegates would carry 100 votes each.
Each delegate affixes a sticker to their ballot and bubbles in their choices on a scannable ballot. The ballots are counted by an outside organization.
While the exact votes were not announced the rumors are the McGee slate won with about 60% of the total votes cast.
Both slates, the Iannuzzi and the McGee slates spoke passionately about the need for all parties to coalesce- the importance of the union over the ambitions of either side – delegate after delegate pleaded for unity – committed to fight together for the membership – it was an impressive display of commitment to ideals of the union. Randi Weingarten made one of her best speeches – again, a call to fight together for members, for families, for students, she slammed Cuomo in the strongest terms.
At the end of the convention Karen McGee made her maiden speech – impressive – she reminded us she was the first female President in a union in which 70% of the membership was women. She's an excellent public speaker.
One of the most popular resolutions was calling on the Board of Regents to "immediately" fire the commissioner.
While the Governor's support for charter schools received all the ink, it will be interesting to see the result of one section of the law giving the city and state comptrollers the right to audit charter schools. The increase in state aid was substantial, the limitations on the use of student test scores and vague comments from the Governor about the need to modify APPR (teacher evaluation) did not mollify the members.
Sitting with 2,000 like-minded union members is an emotional high – converting the passion to changes in state laws and regulations are another matter.
Singing, arm in arm, Solidarity Forever is emotionally satisfying – the hard work begins after the convention delegates return to their localities around the state.
The Governor, the Attorney General, the Comptroller, the 150 members of the Assembly and the 63 members of the Senate will be on the ballot in November.
Cuomo's opponent, probably Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is a conservative Republican, pro charter school, anti-Dream Act, anti-marriage equality, on the other side of just about every issue that NYSUT supports. Parent anger could jeopardize the re-election of some legislators; there are a dozen vacant seats in the legislature. How can the 600,000 NYSUT members use their clout the change the direction of state education policy?
The new NYSUT leadership will have an immediate test.
Tagged Governor Cuomo, Iannuzzi, McGee, NYSUT, Rob Astorino | commoncrawl | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUdOc4ubng5asjogsl | 快猫成人app官网下载
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Christen Press
CJ Dos Santos
Bill Hamid
JT Marcinkowski
Julian Araujo
Kyle Duncan
Marco Farfan
Mark McKenzie
Mauricio Pineda
Sam Vines
Brenden Aaronson
Cole Bassett
Andrés Perea
Jackson Yueill
Ayo Akinola
Efrain Alvarez
Daryl Dike
Djordje Mihailovic
Date of Birth Apr 06 1992
Hometown Mesa, AZ
Club Chicago Red Stars
快猫成人app官网下载The world got its first look at Julie Ertz during the 2015 World Cup: the Chicago Red Stars defender, NWSL Rookie of the Year, and 23-year-old starting center back was a dominant ball-winner in the U.S.'s run to the title. Coming into the 2019 World Cup, Ertz is no longer the rookie. So whether she's playing as a back or a holding midfielder, she is sure to be an absolute force.
A Different Approach
Julie Ertz will tell you how young she was during the last world Cup. "Going in, I was so naïve—everything was so new to me. I had no expectations," says Ertz. It was a contrast to how she felt going into the 2016 Olympics. "I did have expectations." Which made it all the more painful when the U.S. suffered their earliest Olympic exit ever. "It was a horrible heartbreak that I'd never had before," says Ertz. In no way does she feel like she's coming off a World Cup victory. "It feels like we're coming off a loss. This year, with the chance to beat Sweden, I definitely have a chip on my shoulder now. Last round, I had nothing to lose. This time, it feels like I have everything to lose."
The Ertz Family Foundation
Julie and her husband, Zach Ertz, a tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, started the Ertz Family Foundation—a charity that creates opportunities for children in sports and education. "Sports helped me grow. Without them, I probably wouldn't have been able to go to college. I couldn't afford it. You never know how many opportunities come up through sports—they changed my life." Now, she's looking to use sports to change others' lives, and the pair has used their foundation to do everything from creating scholarships for kids in Haiti, to developing an SAT-prep and college readiness program for athletes at a high school in Richmond, CA.
快猫成人app官网下载Julie and her husband, Zach Ertz, a tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, started the Ertz Family Foundation—a charity that creates opportunities for children in sports and education. "Sports helped me grow. Without them, I probably wouldn't have been able to go to college. I couldn't afford it. You never know how many opportunities come up through sports—they changed my life." Now, she's looking to use sports to change others' lives, and the pair has used their foundation to do everything from creating scholarships for kids in Haiti, to developing an SAT-prep and college readiness program for athletes at a high school in Richmond, CA.
March 4 2020 Featured
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USA Set for 2020 Concacaf Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament as Andonovski Names 20-Player Roster
Roster Announcement
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WNT Everywhere Posters
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23 Stories: Julie Ertz
Meet the USA's 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Team
U.S. WNT | commoncrawl | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Fudge, Nick & the gang were having a really good time and I promised them I would put the photos I took of them on my site.
I left after the first set, but I am sure the Twits played until the bar staff had to put a CD on to try and get them to stop. | c4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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BkiUfHvxK6-gDz87RzCp | typedef struct image2d_t_ {
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BkiUcvXxK7ICUn2IZky4 | Q: Which of these is the more portable way to set the maximum value of an unsigned integer? In C99 compliant C, assuming no preprocessor macro defines, which is the more portable way of setting the maximum value of an unsigned integer:
unsigned x = -1;
or
unsigned y = ~0;
I recall a few years ago I came across a thread which claimed that setting the unsigned int to -1 was more portable due to ~0 having some sort of trap representation on obscure systems; I no longer feel certain that is true though.
I know the behavior of setting a negative value to an unsigned variable is well defined in the C99 standard (i.e. modulo value, etc), but what about the inversion of 0?
Furthermore, if both operations are equally portable, and assuming there is no compiler optimization, which operation would be more efficient in terms of clock cycles?
A: #include <limits.h>
unsigned x = UINT_MAX;
A: unsigned x = UINT_MAX; works (after including <limits.h>), by definition of UINT_MAX.
unsigned x = -1; works by definition of how operations work with unsigned integers (UINT_MAX+1 is added or subtracted to make the result representable, so -1 becomes -1+UINT_MAX+1 which equals UINT_MAX).
unsigned x = ~0; is not guaranteed to work, because ~ is defined as an operation on the bits of an integer, rather than an operation on the numeric value, but the bits of signed integers are not fully specified by the C standard.
unsigned x = ~0u; works, because 0u is an unsigned integer, and its value bits are fully specified by the C standard.
A: The first,
unsigned x = -1;
is more portable. It is guaranteed to set the value of x to UINT_MAX on every conforming implementation.
The second,
unsigned x = ~0;
does the bitwise complement on an int, so it is not guaranteed that the value of ~0 is -1 - it isn't on ones' complement or sign-and-magnitude machines, and it even may be a trap representation.
The alternative
unsigned x = ~0u;
that takes the complement of an unsigned zero, is fully portable too.
| stackexchange | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
BkiUdtI5qWTBGBH18e8M | Q: Find next DOM Object that exists in an Array So, I have created an array of all instances of certain classes.
anchors = [];
$('.a-all').each(function() {
anchors.push($(this));
});
if ( viewport().width > 1366 ) {
sub_anchors = $('.a-lg');
} else if ( viewport().width > 1024 ) {
sub_anchors = $('.a-md');
} else if ( viewport().width > 768 ) {
sub_anchors = $('.a-sm');
} else {
sub_anchors = $('.a-xs');
}
sub_anchors.each(function() {
anchors.push($(this));
});
Then I set a variable 'current' and made it the object with the class '.active'.
current = $('.active');
Now, with jQuery, I want to be able to find the next and previous DOM object relative to .active that exists inside the array I have created.
The array is not in order, and will change at different widths.
Is this possible, or is there a better logic to use here?
EDIT: Adding markup for context.
<div class="website-wrapper w-d-100 h-d-100">
<div class="page-wrapper">
<section id="landing-slider" class="a-all active">
<div class="w-d-100 h-d-100">
This is the homepage landing slider... thing.
</div>
</section>
<section id="about" class="a-all">
<div class="w-d-100 h-d-50 w-sm-75 h-sm-100 dark">
About Panel 1 (75)
</div>
<div class="w-d-100 h-d-50 w-sm-25 h-sm-100">
About Panel 2 (25)
</div>
</section>
<section id="clients" class="a-all">
<div class="w-d-100 h-d-50 w-sm-50 h-sm-100">
Clients Panel 1 (50)
</div>
<div class="w-d-100 h-d-50 w-sm-50 h-sm-100 dark">
Clients Panel 2 (50)
</div>
</section>
<section id="services" class="a-md">
<section class="a-sm">
<div class="w-d-100 h-d-100 w-sm-50 h-sm-100 dark">
Services Panel 1 (50)
</div>
</section>
<section class="a-sm">
<div class="w-d-100 h-d-100 w-sm-50 h-sm-100">
Services Panel 2 (50)
</div>
</section>
</section>
<section id="lets-work" class="a-all">
<div class="w-d-100 h-d-100 dark">
Lets work together! (100)
</div>
</section>
</div>
</div>
A: Updated answer (now you've shown your HTML)
Since your .a-all elements are siblings (sometimes non-adjacent), you can use prevAll and nextAll, no need for the anchors array at all:
var next = $(".active")..nextAll(".a-all").first();
// or
var previous = $(".active").prevAll(".a-all").first();
If you want to find a .a-md or .a-sm, just use that as the prevAll/nextAll selector.
Original answer
Now, with jQuery, I want to be able to find the next and previous DOM object relative to .active that exists inside the array I have created.
It would be easier if you didn't make an array out of your initial jQuery object. Instead, just remember the object:
var anchors = $(".a-all");
Later, if you want to know where an element is in that array, you can use index(element):
var index = anchors.index($(".active")[0]);
Then you can get the previous like this:
var prev = index > 0 ? anchors.eq(index - 1) : $();
...or the next like this:
var next = index < anchors.length - 1 ? anchors.eq(index + 1) : $();
But if you want to use an array of jQuery instances (like the one you built) instead, you can use findIndex:
var anchors = $(".a-all").map(function() { return $(this); }).get();
// ...
var active = $(".active")[0]; // Note the [0] to get raw element
var index = anchors.findIndex(function(entry) {
return entry[0] === active;
});
// ...
var prev = index > 0 ? anchors[index - 1] : $();
// ...
var next = index < anchors.length - 1 ? anchors[index + 1] : $();
| stackexchange | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
BkiUeffxK0wg05VB8iwj | These people were pro-'choice' until they watched this video of an actual abortion
'The video that you guys showed me has changed my mind.'
A woman interviewed by Live Action expresses her views on abortion before watching a video of the dismemberment actually being done. YouTube
LifeSiteNews Europe
Wed Oct 20, 2021 - 4:07 pm EDT
(LifeSiteNews) — A powerful video showing how second trimester abortions are performed has been used by pro-life organization Live Action to show pro-choice Americans what abortion really is — and the video changed their minds.
The video is part of Live Action's new 2,363 campaign launched last Saturday. It features Dr. Anthony Levatino, a former abortion physician, as he describes an animated re-creation of a second-trimester abortion that was shown to anonymous pro-choice Americans on the street after a Live Action reporter interviewed people in various cities and asked them about their views on abortion.
At the beginning of the survey, all of the people featured considered abortion to be a "woman's right to choose." But after being shown the four-minute video that illustrates the procedure, every single one of them said they changed their mind.
The new Live Action campaign is called 2,363 in reference to the number of abortions that take place in the United States on a daily basis. As explained on Live Action's website, the aim of the campaign is to "to educate the nation on the humanity of preborn children while emphasizing the imperative to protect these children in the womb."
Live Action interviewed people in four major U.S cities: New York, Miami, Seattle, and Chicago.
Two women in New York said they were pro-abortion, arguing that "women should have the right to choose what they do with their bodies."
A man in Miami said that "people should have a choice if they're not ready."
In Seattle, a woman answered positively when asked whether she supported abortion all the way up to the moment of birth, and a man in the same city said he had "nothing against it," and that "it's a right, and a choice [that] people can exercise."
"I personally wouldn't do it, but I wouldn't restrict anyone," another woman in Chicago said.
The people interviewed were then showed the video of a second trimester surgical abortion procedure called Dilation & Evacuation (D&E), which is performed between weeks 13 and 24 of a pregnancy.
The video was created in 2016 with the help of Dr. Levatino as part of the launch of a new website called AbortionProcedures.com. Levatino performed more than 1,200 abortions before a life-changing experience led him to join the pro-life movement. He has spoken many times about the different types of abortion procedures, including at least one occasion before a house judiciary committee.
The procedure showed in the animation involves the dismembering of a living fetus in the mother's womb with a surgical tool called a sopher clamp, "a grasping instrument," that "when it gets a hold of something does not let go," as Levatino explains in the video.
The abortionist uses the clamp to grasp a baby's arm or leg, and after getting a firm grip, pulls hard, in order to tear the limb from the baby's body.
"One by one, the limbs are removed along with the intestines, the spine and heart and lung," says Levatino, who then explains that the most difficult part of the procedure is the extraction of the baby's head, which after 13 weeks is usually too large to be pulled out like the other body parts.
The abortionist has to use the sopher clamp to crush the baby's skull before retrieving the pieces.
"The abortionist knows he has crushed the skull when a white substance comes out of the cervix. This was the baby's brain."
He then has to collect the baby parts and reassemble them to make sure that all the parts have been successfully extracted from the mother's womb and that no pieces are left.
The video concludes with Levatino listing the various complications that women who undergo this procedure expose themselves to, including, uterine perforation, cervical laceration, infection, hemorrhage, maternal death, and complications for future pregnancies.
After seeing the video, the people interviewed described what they saw as "disturbing" and "barbaric."
"It's like taking a life and just throwing it the trash. That's too much for me. I have children," the man in Seattle said.
"I don't think any kid, any baby or any fetus should go through that," the woman in New York said.
All appeared to have changed their mind on abortion after seeing the video, as the woman in Seattle said.
"The video that you guys showed me has changed my mind."
Anthony Levatino
Dilation And Extraction D&e Abortion
Dismemberment Abortion | commoncrawl | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUbZ-6NNjgBvv4NH2_ | EVIDENCE TOPIC: ACCESS TO FINANCE
What is it?The rationaleEvidence reviewCase studies
Evidence review (PDF) published in June 2016.
Access to finance programmes can help firms secure funding, but the impacts on firm performance are less clear.
What is access to finance?
Access to finance refers to public programmes that provide or facilitate financing for firms where the market is failing to do so. It includes loans, government subsidised loans for firms, financial education or information to firms, and facilitation of alternative forms of lending by creating networks or matchmaking lenders and firms (for example, business angel interventions, micro-finance, venture capital and group lending).
The rationale: How does access to finance deliver growth?
Access to finance aims to promote firm growth, productivity and employment.
While many firms can obtain the finance they need, there are market failures affecting the supply of both debt and equity finance to certain types of firms (for example, start-ups, and small and medium sized enterprises). This leads to some potentially viable firms being refused finance, which may impact wider economic growth.
These market failures mainly relate to imperfect or asymmetric information. When future profitability is hard to predict, even highly informed lenders may find difficult to distinguish between good and bad projects. Financial markets also typically disregard social returns, only funding projects with the highest private returns and rejecting projects with positive spill-over effects that can benefit society.
Some entrepreneurs and businesses may not fully understand the potential benefits to their business of raising finance or their likely chance of success in gaining finance, which ultimately means they do not apply, limiting the growth of their businesses. Business owners can also lack knowledge of funding sources available or lack the skills to present themselves as strong opportunities to investors.
Evidence review: What does the evidence say about access to finance?
Our evidence review considered 1,450 policy evaluations and evidence reviews from the UK and other OECD countries. It found 27 impact evaluations that met our minimum standards.
Access to finance programmes have a positive impact on at least one firm outcome (e.g. credit, employment, sales) in 17 out of 27 evaluations.
Programmes have a positive effect on firm access to debt finance either in terms of the availability of credit or the cost of borrowing (or both). The impact on access to equity finance is mixed (and available evidence limited).
The impact of policies on investment and assets is mixed.
There is some evidence that loan guarantees may increase default risk.
Access to finance had a positive impact on at least one aspect of firm performance (e.g. employment and sales) in 14 out of 17 evaluations.
However, these overall patterns hide much more mixed results for specific aspects of firm performance, with only half the evaluations typically recording a positive effect when looking at a specific aspect of firm performance (e.g. employment).
Access to finance schemes do support firm financing, but we know little about firm performance, or local economic growth.
Where the evidence was inconclusive:
There is no evidence that programmes targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises are more or less effective than non-targeted programmes. Other targeted programmes (taken as a group) appear to perform slightly less well.
The overall results for loan guarantees and alternative investment mechanisms are broadly similar. Loan guarantee schemes introduced in response to economic crisis perform somewhat worse than long term development schemes.
The overall results for public, private or hybrid programmes are broadly similar.
We found very few studies that look at the impact of schemes on both access to finance (direct effect of the scheme) and on the subsequent performance of firms (indirect effects of the scheme).
While most programmes appear to improve access to finance, there is much weaker evidence that this leads to improved firm performance. This makes it much harder to assess whether access to finance interventions really improve the wider economic outcomes (e.g. productivity, employment) that policymakers care about.
As with other reviews, we found very few studies that gathered (or had access to) information on scheme costs. As a result, we have very little evidence on the value for money of different interventions.
Most access to finance programmes do appear to improve access to finance. However, the evidence is weak that this in turn leads to improved firm performance. It is therefore hard to assess whether access to finance interventions improve the wider economic outcomes (such as productivity and employment) that policymakers care about.
More research is needed to provide guidance on how to improve policy effectiveness, or 'what works better' in terms of policy design.
The current research suggests that direct programme outputs (such as loans made or guaranteed) are unlikely to be good indicators of programme impact on wider economic growth.
Better evaluations should be undertaken to understand the relationship between these programmes and local economic growth, and around the value for money of different approaches.
Access to finance evidence review
Access to finance evidence review summary
Access to finance evidence outcomes table
Case studies: Advice on how to evaluate access to finance
One factor that makes evaluating access to finance policies difficult is that the rationale for intervention is often complex or unclear. If the government programme is mainly addressing problems arising from incomplete information, the benefits should show up at the firm level. These firm level benefits are the focus of most evaluations that tend to consider outcomes such as access to finance, firm survival rate, and firm employment and wages. It is possible, however, that programmes aimed at maximising social returns might deliver benefits at the wider national or area level. If that is the case, this focus on firm effects understates the wider impact.
To help improve evaluation of access to finance interventions, we have three case studies that give examples of how previous policies have been evaluated.
Each evaluation case study has met our minimum standard of evidence, which means it (at a minimum) compares what changed for the organisations or individuals that benefited from an intervention with what changed over the same time frame for otherwise comparable organisations or individuals that didn't benefit, or that received a different type of intervention. The case studies use two different approaches to achieving this comparison. One study uses a randomised control trial, the gold standard of evaluation, and the others use statistical approaches to try to 'strip out' the impact of the other factors that could have affected outcomes in both the beneficiary group and the comparator group.
Read more about how to evaluate, and why we think it can be helpful to learn from previous approaches in our how to evaluate guide . You can also read more about different evaluation methods in our scoring guide and about how we rank evaluations using the Scientific Maryland Scale.
How to evaluate access to finance: Japan's Emergency Credit Guarantee
This study evaluates the impact of Japan's Emergency Credit Guarantee programme set up during the 2008 financial crisis.
How to evaluate access to finance: Partial credit guarantee programme
This study evaluates the impact of a partial credit guarantee programme which was implemented in a large Italian region beginning in 2008.
How to evaluate access to finance: Mexico microcredit programme
This study evaluates the impact of a microcredit programme implemented in a region of Mexico in 2009.
Covid–19: Providing access to finance for firms
'How to' resource | commoncrawl | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
BkiUa_A5qdmB61-1YG8w | Karma used Tuesday's Auto Shanghai 2019 to present a trio of vehicles pointing to the EV startup's immediate, mid-term and long-term plans.
They were the 2020 Revero GT extended-range electric sedan due on sale this fall, as well as two concepts that hint at potential models due in the next decade.
The first concept is the Pininfarina GT, a coupe penned by Italian design house Pininfarina and previewing Karma's mid-term plans. The designers started with the mechanical package of Karma's Revero GT and then draped it in a stunning coupe body that advances the design of the original Fisker Karma (the Revero GT is an updated version of the Fisker sedan).
No additional details were revealed but we know the powertrain is an extended-range setup with a pair of electric motors at the rear axle. In the Revero GT, the setup generates 536 horsepower and delivers 0-60 mph acceleration in less than 4.0 seconds. The Revero GT also features a 28-kilowatt-hour battery capable of delivering close to 80 miles of electric range, after which a BMW-sourced 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-3 serving as an onboard generator kicks in to start charging.
Karma also rolled out the SC1 Vision Concept, which previews the brand's long-term plans. It's a fully electric roadster that if built could provide some competition for Tesla's planned second-generation Roadster.
Beyond a new powertrain and design language, the SC1 Vision Concept also hints at Karma's future cabin technology. The highlight is a new infotainment architecture with 5G connectivity, as well as next-generation controls that integrate touch, voice, eye, and graphical interfaces to enable seamless interaction between the car and its driver.
Karma also used the Shanghai auto show to announce its commitment to becoming a global EV brand. The company said it will expand into Europe and the Middle East in 2020 and then Asia in 2021—at which point it may even look to file an IPO.
For more from the Shanghai auto show, head to our dedicated hub. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdnQ5ixsDMDLI8aTY | You must have heard how everyone isn't a friend. Well, it is quite true! In fact, some of the friends you call such are not even close – friends are there to make you feel better and these friends in question, they would leave a bitter taste in your mouth.
Have you ever talked to someone and felt bad? As if they are trying to put you down? These are the kind of friends we are talking about. No one deserves to be around such negativity. We need to understand who is really our friend and who is merely damaging to our existence.
So, here are 6 signs which would indicate it is time you draw a line between you and your so-called friend.
Friendship is a two-way street. You talk and you listen. However, with corruptive people, it will be all about them! You would feel unheard and unappreciated because, every time you try talking to them about your problems, they wouldn't care. They would start rambling about their problems instead. It will feel utterly one-sided and even pointless at times.
It is quite understood that when you put the phrase "at least" with anything you say, it reduces its significance. You will feel like your problem isn't actually a problem and you are just making a big deal about it – which isn't how a friend is supposed to help you out in times of need.
So, if you tell them how hard your job is, they will reply and say something like "at least you have a steady job" or if you unfortunately underwent a miscarriage, they will point out "at least you can have children". It is almost as if your problems aren't worth discussing, when a true friend will sympathize with you and help you feel better.
You know how they say friends will always be there for you. Well, in case of these friends, they will be only there for you when they need you to be there for them. Surely, we all have our own lives and we can't be there for each other all the time but at least real friends make an effort. These toxic friends, you will notice their presence in your life only when they need something from you.
Criticism can go both ways – it can help you get better or make you feel worse about yourself. There is a way a good friend who cares about you will criticize something which needs alteration. But the baneful friend will always point out a fault in everything you do or say – be it the clothes you wear, stuff you say or things you do.
Someone who really cares about you will criticize out of good intentions and not because of the mere sake of it. Their criticism will reflect care while that of a toxic friend will make you feel unworthy and inferior. You do not belittle people you truly care about or those who you call your friends.
A friend is someone we turn to whenever we have something to share, even the pettiest of things, whether they be good or bad. When it comes to toxic friends though, you will think twice about sharing anything, considering how their reactions are unpredictable. You can't trust them with your feelings the same way you do with an honest friend. There is a lack of understanding.
Trust is the foundation of a lasting friendship. Hence, if you find someone breaking your trust every now and then, it is better you take a step back and find yourself a trustworthy friend. A friend is someone you can entrust with anything – even the darkest of your secrets.
Such friends need to be treated differently so that they understand the fault in their ways. You need to make them realize what true friendship holds. Sincerity with any kind of friend goes a long way – for your internal well-being as well as theirs. | c4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUcI05qsNCPSsgazFT | Being strong means both, showing your strength and weakness while needed but never hurting anyone on purpose. Kindly remember that warm and kind hearted people never hurt anyone on purpose, they take full responsibility for their mistakes & actions.
Always remember, that people who are bitter or mean towards you, they define themselves through that, nobody else! Because "It's what's inside that counts." and what is inside, comes out – always! | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUaajxK1fBGwCLKAoX | Book Now for 2023!
House in North Carolina, Coastal North Carolina, Holden Beach, NC
Welcome to Second Base at Holden Beach.
This beautiful home in the dunes of Holden Beach, North Carolina is a great escape from the hectic world. The home has incredible views and lots of rockers and chaise lounges from which to enjoy them.
Inside, this comfortable home has plenty of space for everyone with three HD TVs and two DVD players; there is also a stereo system in the living room. The home has an extensive library so there is plenty of reading material for all the "beach readers" in your family. The home has wireless internet, an over the air antenna with twenty six channels and Roku sticks on all TVs so you can watch your any of your streaming services.
The bathrooms were remodeled in 2020 and now feature all white fixtures; walk in shower in the master and tub/shower combo in the second bathroom.
The downstairs is enclosed with two parking areas on either end and a play area with a ping pong table for the kids... great for rainy days at the beach. There are two bikes (adult male and female) for those who need to exercise while they are at the beach.
There is a wonderful enclosed shower downstairs, the best place to shower during the summer!
Located on the east (short) end of Holden Beach at 154 Carolina Avenue, Second Base gives you easy access on and off the island. Second Base is within walking distance of Mermaid's Grill, Dock House and Castaways! It's also within walking distance of the basketball court, bocce ball court and playground on Brunswick Avenue.
A great home at a great family beach; come here when you need to get-away from it all!
Vicki Lassiter
View My Website
Address: 154 Carolina Avenue
Holden Beach NC
Mermaid's, Castaways, Dock House
Lockwood Folly
This home is located at the dead end of Carolina Avenue; very little traffic in this neighborhood.
House, 1,650 sq. ft.
3 Bedroom(s), 9 Maximum Guests
Twin / Single: 5
Outdoor Charcoal Grill
Porch / Veranda
MP3 Dock
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, Beds for 9
Shell Bedroom: 2 twin/ single
Fish Bedroom: 1 queen
Master Bedroom: 1 queen
Sunroom: 3 twin/ single
The Master and "Fish" bedroom have queen size beds; the "Shell" bedroom has two twin beds. The sunroom has three built in twin daybeds.
Bikes, ping pong table, enclosed play area in garage and a hammock in the garage.
Dec 04 2022 - Mar 25 2023$175 /Night | $1,200 /Week | $3,000 /Month
Mar 26 2023 - May 27 2023$225 /Night | $1,500 /Week
May 28 2023 - Sep 09 2023$2,000 /Week
Sep 10 2023 - Nov 25 2023$225 /Night | $1,200 /Week
Nov 26 2023 - Mar 23 2024$175 /Night | $3,000 /Month
$175 - $225 $1,200 - $2,000 $3,000 3 Nights -
Winter 2022 Dec 04 2022 - Mar 25 2023
$175 - $1,200 $3,000 3 Nights -
Spriing 2023 Mar 26 2023 - May 27 2023
$225 - $1,500 - 3 Nights -
Summer 2023 May 28 2023 - Sep 09 2023
- - $2,000 - 7 Nights Sat - Sat
Fall 2023 Sep 10 2023 - Nov 25 2023
Winter 2023 Nov 26 2023 - Mar 23 2024
$175 - - $3,000 3 Nights -
Required $250 One time
Paypal, Cash, Wire transfer, Checks, eCheck
Weekly rentals only from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Long term rentals available during the off season; contact owner for more information.
Minimum Age Limit For Renters - Twenty five years old.
No student groups.
Taxes and departure maid service are included in the rental rate. Contact owner for cancellation policy.
Policy available by contacting owner when booking.
Long Term Rentals: Yes
Home Run at Second Base
Second base is a beautiful home that was the perfect size for a family of 7. It was loaded with all comforts of home and the beach was easily accessible. The home was clean, the beds were comfortable, the view from the back porch was amazing, and the owner of the home was very responsive via email. This was our first time at Holden Beach and we made amazing memories. We will definitely be back and hope to stay at Second Base again.
Perfect for families!
Second Base at Holden Beach is lovely house that is a few rows back and at the end of a dead end street. The location is ideal for families and the house itself is very welcoming with a huge selection of books for kids and adults. Our family enjoyed the board games and puzzles on the two eveninga it rained. The back porch is a nice place to enjoy coffee in the mornings with a view of the ocean. It is also a bonus that the house has its own chairs and sand toys. The owners make renting the house very easy and are open to answering questions via email.
We would highly reccomend staying here to friends and families!
Holden Beach or Bust
Our family has been visiting Holden Beach since 2008 and have always stayed in a family members house just off the island. However the beach house was sold this past fall and our family had the task of finding a new home away from home and ON the island just made since. Second Base at Holden had everything we were looming for and then some! The lovely house is spacious enough to comfortably sleep 9. We were able to spread out with our family of 6 and still have the 3 twins available in the sunroom. Our family enjoyed the deck with the ocean view and all of the board games/puzzles in the sunroom.I was impressed with the book collection for ALL ages. This is a great home that caters to families. The walk to the beach is made much easier but the cart at the home, however it is about a 6 minute walk at most. Renting through the owner is so simple. We cant thank Vicki enough for making our first trip to a new Holden home painless! We would highly reccomend Second Base at Holden Beach!
Much needed family getaway
We are so thankful for our stay at Second Base this past week. We were able to travel as a family of 6 along with my Mom and my Sister and 2 nephews. The house was great since it accommodated us with 6 kids 12 and under perfectly. The distance from the beach was a short walk, even with young kids. The use of the beach toys, chairs, and cart made the trek seem much easier.
We also enjoyed the amenities in the house along with the kitchen where we found all we needed. The newly renovated bathrooms were lovely and our kids loved having their own space in the sunny "kids" room.
We spent a lot of time on the deck admiring the view of the ocean and enjoyed bike rides around the island. We love Holden Beach, and always look forward to opportunities to come back. Hopefully we can book a week at Second Base again in future years.
Second Base is the Place
We had a great week staying at Second Base on Holden Beach! The house was clean on arrival & was nicely decorated! Love the layout with the spacious master bedroom & bath being on the left side of the house & the other two bedrooms & bathroom being on the right. It also has a great sun porch with more sleeping space if needed. We loved sitting on the back porch & looking at the ocean. Just a short walk to the beach a few streets over. We had a great week!
We are so glad you had a great week and that you loved the back porch - one of the best features of the house in our opinion! Hope to see you back again soon.
From $ 175 $ 1,200 $ 3,000
Per nightPer weekPer month
Total Guests 123456789 | commoncrawl | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
BkiUatrxK19JmhArBG91 | Wide-body airliner Boeing 777-300 arrived to the capital of Primorye from Vnukovo airport. The aircraft with the image of a spotted predator on its nose was named "Ussuriisk" after Primorsky city Ussuriisk. It is fitting that arrival of the flight to the Primorsky region in a bright livery took place in the Year of Ecology announced in Russia.
- This is my first visit to the capital of Primorye, - flight passenger Anton Zavyalov shared his impressions – it became a pleasant surprise for me to find myself in such an unusual plane and land in Vladivostok in it. For me the Far East is synonymous with rare animals, beautiful nature, wildlife habitats. It is great that air companies are not indifferent to the problems of Amur leopards' preservation.
The main idea of painting of leopard livery on the plane is to create awareness of the public for the problem of rare wildlife animals preservation. This project is implemented by the air carrier together with Far Eastern Leopards ANO.
The airplane with its original appearance will perform flights on the most requested routes to the cities of the Far East, on popular resort destinations both inside Russia and abroad.
We remind that Vladivostok airport actively supports environmental initiatives. The airport cooperates with Amur Tiger Center, Land of the Leopard, Nature Fund; it arranges subject-matter photo exhibitions on the terminal premises and takes part in social events. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUddQ5qoYAlE7mUz5T | Kyanite is associated with Pisces, Aries, Taurus and Libra. The most well-known and common forms of Kyanite are blue. The word "kyanite" is in fact derived from a Greek word that means "blue". There are only two stones which never need to be cleansed and Kyanite is one of them as it does not hold negative energy. Citrine is the other. Kyanite is said to be one of the best stones to be used as an attunement stone because its energy is unlimited and because it transmits and amplifies high-frequency energies. For this reason, it is also a great stone for meditation and dream work. Kyanite calms the body, quiets the mind and dissolves emotional, mental or spiritual confusion, thereby releasing anxiety. In addition, this stone also works well for dissolving anger and frustration or when you are experiencing difficulties with meditation. It is actually one of the best stones for meditation, especially if you are easily distracted and find your mind drifting to your current worries. It eases meditation and centers you in preparation. It enhances meditation because as a third-eye chakra stone it can pull very high vibrations through this chakra which are processed as messages from other realms (this also helps with dream recall). Intuitive and psychic thoughts and abilities can be obtained more easily because of Blue Kyanite's ability to transfer a high vibration. The stone can also be used to promote lucid dreaming, astral travel, tolerance, channeling, spiritual awakening, clear visualization and loyalty.
Kyanite has several uses for chakra balancing: It is said to align all chakras automatically and immediately – without conscious direction. Because of this, Blue Kyanite is an excellent stone for any type of energy work. Similarly, it can be used to align the astral, ethereal, emotional, intellectual and spiritual "bodies" (layers of the energy field), including the layers of the aura (human energy field). By so doing, a larger and stronger aura is created, which contributes to the better overall health of the physical body. With the conscious intent of the user, it may also be used to open chakras.
Blue Kyanite is especially good for working with the Throat Chakra and enhancing communication. It helps to speak one's truth and it is a good stone for public speakers and performers. In group settings, Blue Kyanite can help bridge any gaps in communication and reduce the number of arguments, making it a good crystal to keep in the office or home.
Blue Kyanite is useful for healing throat and voice ailments, healing in the areas of the muscular system, the brain and the sensory organs. In addition, it helps the glandular function and it is a good stone for epilepsy. As a calming stone, Kyanite restores Qi (or Ki) to the physical body, and balances yin/yang energies.
Finally, Kyanite forms a bridge between mind and matter and as such it is a powerful stone which may help you reach your hopes, dreams and desires. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUfU3xK0-nUGYe7P_F | I remember first hearing the term sustainability while a student at the University of Oregon in 1994. I directed my urban planning studies towards the implementation of sustainable practices and have actively worked to make the vision of a sustainable Los Angeles reality every since I returned here in 1997.
Over the last 16 years, I have watched the term sustainability migrate from the margins into the mainstream of society. I have also witnessed numerous organizations emerge to work on this issue. Over the last six years, I'm proud to have consulted for a wide variety of these organizations that play a key role in transforming LA into a sustainable city with alternative transportation, parks, community gardens, affordable housing, revitalized rivers and so much more.
Here is what I have learned: meaningful change transitioning LA towards sustainability is made by effective organizations. Effective organizations start with strong leadership. The leadership needs to achieve consensus on where they will collectively focus the organization's energy. They need to use their time wisely in meetings and make decisions. They need to follow through on their commitments.
Successful organizations are intentional about building their own capacity. They recognize the value of having an outside facilitator work with their leadership to develop a retreat agenda and then facilitate the meeting. They support their leaders with training and coaching. They invest in building their own organization in the areas of fundraising, board development and strategic planning.
While there seems to be general agreement that this type of capacity building work should occur, too often organizations fail to prioritize this work or lack the resources to implement it. Yet, when organizations to invest in this work in my experience, it leads to improved results. The good news is that it doesn't cost that much to invest in this sort of work (most of my facilitation, training and coaching projects with clients designed to enhance their organization's effectiveness fall between $1,000 and $10,000).
If you're affiliated with an organization working on sustainability (whether as staff, a board member, volunteer or donor), I encourage you to assess your organization. Is it as effective as it can be? Are there any issues or challenges holding it back? Are you achieving the results you want at the pace you need them to occur? If the answer to any of these questions is no, then I encourage you to contact me so we can discuss ways in which I might be able to support your work.
This entry was posted in Leadership Development, Sustainability and tagged #Nonprofit, Board Development, boards, Facilitation, Leadership, Sustainability. Bookmark the permalink. | c4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
BkiUdtc4dbghfTKFOesG | TCU Supply Chain Graduate Students Win First Place at National Competition
They brought the heat. The TCU team won in a competition among graduate students from 15 universities.
As the field of supply chain gains power and importance in today's global economy, graduate students at TCU Neeley and across the country are choosing supply chain paths. TCU Neeley's Center for Supply Chain Innovation partnered with Lockheed Martin for an intense two-day competition to bring all those keen minds together and give them an opportunity to sharpen their skills in front of supply chain executives.
More than 45 graduate students from 15 universities across the country came to TCU February 2-3 for the second annual MBA/MS Supply Chain Case Competition presented by the Center for Supply Chain Innovation.
The teams received the case, put their heads together, came up with solutions, presented their answers and were judged by supply chain executives from major corporations.
First place and $7,000 was awarded to the TCU Neeley team of Michael Schoenfelder, Brandon Journay, Zach Penny and Tony John.
Second place and $5,000 was awarded to Brigham Young University Third place and $3,000 was awarded to Arizona State and fourth place and $1,500 was awarded to the University of Arkansas.
Corning Optical provided iPads and Neovia provided iPad cases and keyboards to first, second and third place.
"The competition gave us the opportunity to pitch to aerospace and supply chain executives, consultants and experts, and receive honest feedback," said TCU team member Brandon Journay. "That was even more valuable than the prize package, although we were pretty happy with cash and the iPads."
"We were especially pleased with the quality of the schools and talent represented at this year's competition," said Morgan Swink, executive director of the Center for Supply Chain Innovation at TCU Neeley. "The students did a great job attacking a very complex case to develop innovative solutions in a short period of time."
The competition was sponsored by Lockheed Martin, exclusive principal sponsor. Other sponsors were the National Restaurant Association Supply Chain Executive Study Group, Corning Optical Communication, Neovia, SCM Globe, and Terso Solutions Inc.
Participating schools were: Arizona State University, Brigham Young University, Georgia Tech, Indiana University, Iowa State University, Michigan State University, Texas Christian University, University of Arkansas, University of Colorado, University of Houston, University of Maryland, University of South Carolina, University of Texas at Dallas, and University of Wisconsin-Madison. | commoncrawl | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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We also have pictures from our archives that we seek information about and if any one can identify the wrestlers in any of these pictures please let us know at the email address below.
The Wrestler in a Kilt (right) was taken we think in Russia about 1905.
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BkiUc-zxaKgTskq9Xi7n | Please join your ITE colleagues for a technical meeting on April 22nd at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax to learn about Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit, cut-through traffic policies in Fairfax County due to mapping and navigation applications, and new site development at Tysons Corner. Lunch will be provided at the meeting.
Payment will be taken electronically only (through Paypal portal). | c4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdz025V5i-i-xnyNP | Overcoming limitations on the water for para-sailor
For one para-sailor, being on the water is a challenge in all kinds of way.
Jordan Milroy is competing for Samoa in the Oceania para-sailing event at Mulifanua this week, which runs alongside the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games.
He is based in Auckland where he is completing a Masters degree in human rights, but has returned to Samoa for four weeks for the competition. His mother, Raema Von Reiche, is the president of the Samoa Sailing Association, so a love of the water runs in the family.
Sailing at the Games
Jordan Milroy has been sailing since he was about 7 years old.
For para-sailing, racing is held in both for single and double Hansa 303s which have been brought over from New Zealand. The main modification to these yachts is the weighted centre board, to prevent the boat from capsizing.
Asked what the greatest challenge is on the water, Milroy said: "It is my cerebral palsy, because my brain sometimes forgets to tell my body that it has cerebral palsy.
"When I'm sailing, I have to overcome my limitations, looking for the wind, looking for the waves, looking at the boats, sailing fast and at the same time trying not to fall out."
Milroy has been sailing for years. "I started sailing when I was 7-8 years. I went sailing every Saturday with my siblings. My mum thought that this would be really good for me, and it was.
"Later I moved to Auckland and continued with my sailing. During this time, I had the opportunity to attend the European and World Championships."
Now, back in Samoa, Milroy said: "To come back and sail in Samoan waters for Samoa is a magical experience, this is where it all started."
He believes that it is important to foster and mentor a new generation of sailors with disabilities in Samoa.
He wants to be a role model and mentor, so that children with disabilities, particularly with cerebral palsy have someone they can relate to.
"In the 2-man race, I have teamed up with Eli, who has cerebral palsy too. Growing up I never knew anyone with cerebral palsy. Now, Eli can think, he walks like me, he talks like me, his hands and body move like mine." | commoncrawl | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUcIjxK7Ehm308pkjU | Originally Published: October 11, 2018 8:52 p.m.
Watson Lake will be a hive of country music fans this weekend with The Big Sting – It's a Country Thing Country Music Festival.
It's the fourth year for the festival which benefits the Shadows Foundation, a nonprofit based in Flagstaff that helps those affected by life-threatening diseases by providing services and financial assistance when they need it.
This will be the second time the event has been held in Prescott, said Shadows Foundation President and Founder Vicki Burton. It makes sense to have the event in Prescott because the Shadows Foundation supports first responders from the area, Burton said.
The concerts for this year's festival begin at 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12-13. The lineup includes Ned Ledoux, Craig Campbell, James Otto, D. Vincent Williams and the Nashville Allstars, Tim Hurley, Mogollon, Ryan Robinette, the Briana Payne Band, Drew Cooper, The County Line, Katelyn Snyder, The Cole Trains and Southbound.
Last year's festival allowed the Shadows Foundation to pay for putting the whole thing on and walk away with a little bit of money, Burton said. This year, they're hoping to be able to do the same and walk away with at least $10,000 to $20,000, she said.
It's all in the name of trying to create an event that's fun for the entire family as well and benefits a good cause, Burton said. She wants an event people can bring their kids to and everyone walks away feeling like they've had a great time, she said.
Watson Lake is located at 3101 Watson Lake Road. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUeN3xK4sA-9zSBgWz | An annual dues of $100 is instituted as of 2010 for graduate physician members. Residents and Fellows may have free membership. You may pay this via mail or within this website.
Joining a community of like minded ophthalmologists seeking to follow Christ in their professions and personal lives.
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Opportunities to fellowship and network with colleagues at COS specific events at AAO, ASCRS, ASRS, AAPOS, ARVO and the COS annual meeting.
To better accomplish many of these ministries, in 2018, regular associate dues for the COS are established at $250/year and sustaining membership dues are established at $100/month. The society still offers free membership to residents and fellows and missionary members. Additional donations are needed as well. Signup below or renew your membership after logging in.
Associate membership is the primary level support for the COS for practicing ophthalmologist.
Sustaining membership in the COS is the best way to support the enduring mission of the society.
Retired members are ophthalmologists who are retired from the active practice of ophthalmology.
International members are ophthalmologists who are from and practice in countries outside of the US or Canada. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdF45qsBDEocIi3DG | What Treats Would You Bring Back?
I was just out to get some groceries last week, when I began re-living my childhood. There are all kinds of things that have been brought back in the past couple years.
hey lasted until 2005, before being brought back a decade later. I remember being in Mankato and the excitement for these. M&M's were always a favorite of mine, although these days they seem to be going over the top with every flavor imaginable.
Next, I saw the French Toast Crunch. The French Toast Crunch box doesn't have the cartoon man pouring syrup on french toast anymore, but it is still a great blast from the past, that came back in 2015 after nine years away.
something on some "1 Saturday Morning" cartoon. And again, this came back 10 years after it left U.S. shelves.
After all this, what are some things you'd like to see brought back for nostalgia purposes? | c4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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BkiUdlPxaKgT106JsoPA | TVI wins $4.2M deal from Grainger for shelters, equipment
By Carla Mozee
Published: Dec 15, 2005 12:23 p.m. ET
CarlaMozee
Markets Reporter
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - TVI Corp. tvin said Thursday that it has won a $4.2 million order from W.W. Grainger Inc. ggw, under which Grainger will provide TVI's hospital-surge shelters, bio-isolation shelters and decontamination systems and equipment to the California Department of Health. Glenn Dale, Md.-based TVI said the deal is its first major order from Grainger through a distribution agreement. | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
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BkiUdWg241xiDnlsQMMs | Verywestham: Cresswell's Left Foot: The terminator returns?
As West Ham's new recruit, Aaron Cresswell is adjusting to life at his new club, Hammers fans will be looking foward to once again having a left back who poses a serious attacking threat!
Cresswell, who was voted on to the Championship team of the year last season, during which he played a starring role for Ipswich Town, is a pacey full back reckoned to be more in the mould of Pablo Armero than the loyal George McCartney.
Nicknamed 'Cressy' by the Tractor boys, Aaron has also been dubbed 'Dettol' by virtue of how cleanly he strikes the ball by former Hammer Jimmy Bullard - himself no stranger to the occasional clean strike!
In addition to his award for last season's efforts, during the previous campaign Cresswell was voted supporter's player of the season and also chalked up the Championship goal of the season for his stunning strike against Crystal Palace during 2012-13.
Let's face it, it's not just the strike - but the audacity to even try it on that especially impresses.
Can he tackle like Dicks as well?
And he never misses a game - almost ever present over the last three seasons at Ipswich. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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Prevalence of pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum in students in the city of Manaus, Brazil.
A 5-year experience with a minimally invasive technique for pectus carinatum repair.
Nonoperative correction of pectus carinatum with orthotic bracing.
Compressive orthotics in the treatment of asymmetric pectus carinatum: a preliminary report with an objective radiographic marker.
Scoliosis in children with pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum.
Surgical correction of pectus carinatum.
A summary of preoperative and postoperative cardiorespiratory performance in patients undergoing pectus excavatum and carinatum repair. | c4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUaI_xK6-gD0Srac5_ | So, I've partnered with my dear friend and pillar of the Durham community Chaz Martenstein to bring you this super limited edition poster, available ONLY at Bull City Records, and ONLY on Record Store Day, this Saturday April 21. These are three colors, 12.5 x 19. I only printed thirty-five (35) of these, and only thirty (30) will be for sale. So, you know, not many. In any event, get out there and buy some records at the record store this Saturday and every day after.
Fact: That beard moves product. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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West Virginia is one of the top paying salary states for phlebotomists. Starting salaries for phlebotomists typically range from $25,000 to $27,000. Phlebotomists with years of experience in West Virginia average an annual salary of $33,000. Salary varies by employer, area, experience, and training. It's a great time to begin a career as a phlebotomist. The job outlook for phlebotomists is projected to grow at a rapid rate of eighteen to twenty-six percent. It's a great time to enroll in a phlebotomy training program in West Virginia. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
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BkiUcizxK6wB9lIs8TKV | Attempting to post from an iPhone, we'll see how this goes.
Just spent 2.5 days in a makeshift recording studio with most of emperor Norton's, it mostly went very smoothly with only occasional disputes over diminished 9ths vs. minor 7ths, during which the drummer and I would stare at the wall in respective stupors. We got through a LOT of material, so hopefully once editing and overdubs are done we will have a lovely full length album of ENSMB available with the mostly original lineup.
I got home from recording today and sat on the back porch alternately staring at the ground and watching the sunset. My mental capacity is not currently what you might consider high. I'm going to vegetate in this folding chair on the front porch with a book on my lap until meg gets home from dinner. and then I plan to snuggle up on the couch with my wife and let the rest of the world spin on it's merry little way unattended for awhile.
Good for you! Glad you survived all that driving and playing!!!
This sounds like an excellent plan. I think once Nora is home I will do similar such things with her.
well, if you worked that hard in the studio, then I'd say you're allowed to vegetate!
you totally deserve some veg time, so i'm glad you got. i can't believe how much work we got accomplished and i can't wait to hear how it came out.
How do i acquire a copy of this cd (once it's done, that is)?
Oh I fully expect to be spamming my LJ once there are links to buy it available. | c4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUa-7xK6Ot9Pm3tU7E | Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a primary cause of chronic morbidity and mortality and contributes to an increased economic and social burden on patients and families. Self-management education as one non-pharmacological treatment approach is highlighted in guidelines. Although self-management programmes have shown positive effects for COPD, lack of disease-specific self-management skills, high dropout rates, and poor attendance of participants are problems which should be taken under consideration. One way to cope with the problems is to use amore motivational approach which focuses on patients' health decisions in cooperation with healthcare practitioners, combined with systematic and structured health coaching. However, there is a lack of such studies, which are needed to explore the effects of self-management on patients with COPD by health coaching, not least in China.
Aims: The overall aim of this thesis was to explore sociodemographic and clinical factors influencing self-management and to test and evaluate a health coaching self-management programme for patients with COPD in China.
Methods: The study's design was explorative, prospective, and longitudinal, with both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Specifically, a quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach was used to explore the self-management status of patients with COPD and examine the associations with socio-demographic and clinical variables (I). Furthermore, a prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted to study the longitudinal effects of the health coaching self-management programme using a repeated-measures analysis of variance model of patients with COPD (II & III). A qualitative study implementing inductive content analysis was used to describe and explore participants' experiences of the health coaching self-management programme of patients with COPD (IV).
Results: High physical activity, high salary, and low age affected the self-management of patients with COPD most positively (I). The health coaching programme improved lung function, physical activity, quality of life, and self-management skills, as well as psychological status in both the short and long term (II & III). Participants expressed their experiences of the health coaching self-management programme as making them more aware of the importance of knowledge of the disease and their own responsibilities, taking action to maintain a healthy lifestyle, feeling supported by the programme, and being hindered by individual and programme limitations (IV).
Conclusions: This thesis contributes to knowledge about the self-management skills of patients with COPD, which is low in China. A health coaching self-management programme with iterative interactions between patients and healthcare professionals represented a valuable and effective intervention designed to improve health-related outcomes. Moreover, low literacy, poor physical condition, and family and economic burdens should be taken into account in the development of future self-management programmes in China.
Institute of Health and Care Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.
School of Nursing, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
PURPOSE: This study aimed to examine the status of self-management in patients with COPD and its associations with sociodemographic and clinical variables.
METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 154 patients with COPD (mean age, 73 years) at four hospitals in Tianjin, China. The COPD Self-Management Scale was used to describe the level of self-management, and its associations with sociodemographic and clinical variables were examined with multiple regression analysis.
RESULTS: More than half of the patients with COPD had a low (30%) or moderate (27%) level of self-management. Self-management was rated highest in management of daily life and lowest in information management. Higher physical activity, higher salary, and lower age affected self-management the most positively.
CONCLUSION: The overall burden of COPD in China is greater than that found in other countries. Healthcare professionals need to improve their understanding of the importance of self-management and specifically focus on increased physical activity targeting patients with poor literacy skills.
School of Nursing, Tianjin Medical University, China.
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth most prevalent cause of death in the world and contributes to higher economic and social burden. Health coaching, which is an approach to support self-management, has proven to be effective in health outcomes for patients with COPD in developed countries. However, no study has evaluated a systematic and structured health-coaching COPD programme to support self-management in China.
Methods: The participants were randomised to either an intervention group (n = 48) or a control group (n = 49) during hospitalisation. The intervention group received usual care combined with a health coaching self-management programme; the control group received only usual care. The intervention programme was performed for six months, and the effects of the intervention were assessed for FEV1%, FVC%, hand grip strength and 1-minute sit-to-stand (STS); and by the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), Clinical COPD Questionnaire (CCQ) at baseline, 6th week, 6th month and 12th month follow-ups post-discharge.
Results: Of the 97 patients, 88% completed the 12-month follow-up (94% in the intervention group and 82% in the control group). The interaction effect between time and group (control or intervention) for lung function, physical activity and quality of life showed that the intervention group improved significantly compared to the control group in all measures: FEV1% (P =0.003), FVC% (P = 0.001), GPAQ (P = 0.001), 1-minute STS (P = 0.005) and Grip strength (P<0.001), as well as the CCQ-symptom (P <0.001), CCQ-emotion (P <0.001), CCQ-activity (P<0.001) and CCQ (P <0.001).
Conclusion: The health coaching self-management programme can improve lung function, physical activity and quality of life in patients with COPD.
Objectives: To evaluate the effects of a health coaching self-management programme intended to improve self-management skills and psychological status for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Methods: A randomized controlled study was conducted among patients with COPD. The participants who met the inclusion criteria were randomized to either an intervention group (n=48) or a control group (n=49). The intervention group received the health coaching self-management programme, while the control group received usual care. The programme were performed during six months, and the effects of the intervention were assessed by the COPD Self-management Scale (CSMS) and Hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) at baseline, 6th week, 6th month and 12th month post discharge.
Results: Of the 97 patients, 45 (94%) in the intervention group and 40 (82%) in control group, completed 12-month follow-up. The interaction effect between time and group (control or intervention) showed that the intervention group improved significantly compared to the control group for all five dimensions in self management skills, Symptom management (P<0.001), Daily life management (P<0.001), Emotion management (P<0.001), Information management (P<0.001) and Self-efficacy (P<0.001), as well as psychological status with anxiety (P<0.001) and depression (P<0.001).
Conclusion: This trial shows that a nurse-led Health Coaching Self-management Programme has the potential to significantly improve the effects on the self management skills, as well as reducing anxiety and depression for patients with COPD.
4. Experiences of a health coaching self-management program in patients with COPD: a qualitative content analysis.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Experiences of a health coaching self-management program in patients with COPD: a qualitative content analysis.
Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. ADULT. Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.
Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ, Dep. of Nursing Science. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. IMPROVE (Improvement, innovation, and leadership in health and welfare).
Purpose: To describe the experiences of patients with COPD participating in a health coaching self-management program.
Patients and methods: Twenty patients who had participated in a 6-month health coaching self-management program intervention were purposefully selected for a qualitative evaluation of the program using semi-structured interviews. The interviews were analyzed using inductive qualitative content analysis.
Results: Four categories and 13 subcategories emerged describing the participants' experiences of the program. Their experiences were expressed as gaining insight into the importance of knowledge and personal responsibilities in the management of COPD, taking action to maintain a healthy lifestyle, feeling supported by the program, and being hindered by individual and program limitations.
Conclusion: Iterative interactions between patients and health care professionals together with the content of the program are described as important to develop skills to manage COPD. However, in future self-management programs more awareness of individual prerequisites should be considered. | c4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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Amelanchier arborea, the downy serviceberry or common serviceberry, a plant species native to eastern North America from the Gulf Coast north to Thunder Bay in Ontario and Lake St. John in Quebec and west to Texas and Minnesota
Ampelopsis arborea, the pepper vine, a plant species native to the Southeastern United States, Texas and New Mexico
See also
Arborea (disambiguation) | wikipedia | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUa5zxK7Ehm4VQtjRY | With the UK Government giving the green light for the re-opening of theatres in May, there is a huge amount of activity going on behind the scenes. For pro dancers, the team at Dincwear Dancewear spotted the following items of interest.
"Bring It On" starring Amber Davies will open at the Southbank Centre from the 8th of December – the 22nd of January 2022. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
Andrew Lloyd Webber announces the re-opening of "Phantom Of The Opera" and the opening of "Cinderella".
The dance video of Lizzi Gee and her 8-year-old son, Rufus, Tap Dancing became an online hit.
The March "Dancing Times" was published and its Dancer Of The Month is Jerome Anthony Barnes of the Scottish Ballet.
Graham Watts sums up his #2020 Dance Challenge in this month's "Dancing Times" – he achieved 583 dance show reviews in 2020.
The Scottish Ballet announced the world premiere of a new version of "Coppelia" for the Edinburgh International Festival in 2022, which will then tour. It will be choreographed and directed by Jessica Wright and Morgann Runacre-Temple.
Jo Stromgren's "Rooms" for the Rambert will stream from April the 8th until the 11th direct from the Rambert Home Studio. For ticket information, go to: www.rambert.org
The Dance School Of The Year 2021 Award Ceremony will be held at Sandy Park, Devon, Exeter on October the 29th.
Urdang Academy Dubai has a free online open day for ages 14 – 16 on March the 5th, with a Question & Answer session from Solange Urdang and a Commercial Dance Class with Li Li Hodge. You can sign up for this on dubai@theurdang.international
"An Evening With Shirley Ballas" will take place in Liverpool on the 29th of May, Birmingham on the 4th of June & London on June the 6th.
Nafisah Baba, the winner of BBC1's "Young Dancer Of The Year", has an online Contemporary class on Saturday the 6th of March from 10.30 – 12.00 with Danceworks. Book on the link in Nafisah's Instagram Bio.
Para Dance UK received funding from the BBC "Children In Need" to offer free remote dance classes to special needs and disabled children. For information, contact: www.paradance.org.uk
Dommy North, Principle dancer with New Adventures, will be taking an online Ballet/Contemporary class on Wednesday the 21st of April. Book on the New Adventures website.
Tanya Anderson has organized a charity zoom Dance Intensive in aid of "Versus Arthritis" on Sunday the 7th of March from 12.00 at £5 a class. The dance teachers are: Amie Harris (Hip Hop/Commercial), Steven Thompson (Grooves), Sarah Hobson (Ragga), Shelley Anderson (House) & Nathan Paul (Choreography).
Hannah Levitt Collins has an open Commercial dance class on Friday the 12th of March from 5.30 – 6.45. You can book on the link in Hannah's Instagram Bio.
Come One Dance Academy has an Easter Dance Intensive on the 13/14 & 15th of April with teachers: Adam Scott, Leah Hill, Philip Birchall, Gianna Martello, Laura Jane Fenney, Jo Goodwin, Rebecca Davis, Sam Salter, Josh Pilmore, Josie Lee, Max Jarish & Briar Nolet.
Perform Like A Pro has an Easter Dance Intensive from the 4th – 6th of April inclusive. Teachers include: Jo Goodwin, Ryan-Lee Seager, Josh Denyer, Chloe Ferns, Max Jarish, Lauren Griffin, Paris Green, Emily Charlton, Sam Salter & Johnny Bishop. Book your place on performlikeapro@gmail.com
Ryan-Lee Seager has an open Jazz class on Sunday the 14th of March from 10.30 – Midday for £7. To book, email Ryan on Ryanleeseager@hotmail.com
Appointments & Awards
Birmingham Royal Ballet announced that Dominic Antonucci has been appointed as Assistant Director, succeeding Marion Tait CBE.
Samina Beckford joins Dance Consortium as Programme Co-ordinator and Anand Bhatt & Iona White are joining the board of Trustees.
Stephen Lightbrown will become Chair of Candocodance in March and Dan Daw will become the company's first Associate Artistic Director, with Kez Margrie becoming a Trustee.
Katy Sinnadurai received a BEM for her work with the Brecon Festival Ballet.
Pro dancers have now been training and dancing at home for over a year – we salute you! It is great to see dance studios and productions getting ready to re-open! We will bring you all the latest dance news each week so that you don't miss anything. "For all those people who are finding it difficult at the moment – the sun will shine on you again and the clouds will go away". Sir Captain Tom Moore. | commoncrawl | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdRU5qhDBdMC-E-2p | SL4, England
53 Properties for sale in SL4
Orchard Lea Estate…
Drift Road, Winkfield, Windsor, SL4 4RP
Guide price £695,000 - £1,500,000
Viewings by appointment…Viewings by appointment…
Contemporary restoration of 19th century manor house…Contemporary restoration of 19th century manor house…
4 restoration houses…4 restoration houses…
10 new build apartments…10 new build apartments…
Georgie Roberts
+44 (0) 01344 295 375+44 (0) 01344 295 375
2 - 4Bedrooms
2 - 4Bathrooms
1 - 2Receptions
Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2AH
Stunning Grade II listed house opposite The Long Walk…Stunning Grade II listed house opposite The Long Walk…
Beautifully presented throughout with stylish décor and immaculate finish…Beautifully presented throughout with stylish décor and immaculate finish…
Rear garden with contemporary design perfect for outdoor entertaining…Rear garden with contemporary design perfect for outdoor entertaining…
With both off-street parking and garage to the rear of the property…With both off-street parking and garage to the rear of the property…
John Henson
St. Leonards Hill…
Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4AT
Spacious family residence set on the prestigious St Leonards Hill…Spacious family residence set on the prestigious St Leonards Hill…
Mature gardens on a gated plot…Mature gardens on a gated plot…
Well placed for commuter access to major motorways…Well placed for commuter access to major motorways…
4 bedrooms & staff/guest suite,5 Reception rooms,…4 bedrooms & staff/guest suite,5 Reception rooms,…
Suzy Lambert
Charles Fraser-Sampson
Kensington Mews…
Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3FA
Exclusive gated Windsor development…Exclusive gated Windsor development…
Superb modern townhouse…Superb modern townhouse…
Well located for local schooling…Well located for local schooling…
4 bedroom family home set over three floors…4 bedroom family home set over three floors…
Drift Road…
Winkfield, Berkshire, SL4 4QQ
Stunning country residence finished to exacting standards…Stunning country residence finished to exacting standards…
Set in about 8 acres of gardens, grounds and paddocks…Set in about 8 acres of gardens, grounds and paddocks…
Commanding fantastic views over the surrounding countryside…Commanding fantastic views over the surrounding countryside…
With extensive off-street parking, three vehicle carport and tractor shed…With extensive off-street parking, three vehicle carport and tractor shed…
Gloucester Place…
Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2AJ
Wonderful Grade II listed house in exclusive road close to The Long Walk…Wonderful Grade II listed house in exclusive road close to The Long Walk…
Well presented throughout with period details…Well presented throughout with period details…
Garden designed perfectly for outdoor entertaining…Garden designed perfectly for outdoor entertaining…
With off-street parking…With off-street parking…
St. Marks Road…
Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3BE
Beautifully presented period townhouse set in the heart of Windsor…Beautifully presented period townhouse set in the heart of Windsor…
Perfect combination of modern styling and period detail…Perfect combination of modern styling and period detail…
Well placed to access all that Windsor has to offer…Well placed to access all that Windsor has to offer…
Close to both railway stations for London commuters…Close to both railway stations for London commuters…
Bourne Avenue…
Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3JP
Period end of terrace on a corner plot…Period end of terrace on a corner plot…
Beautifully presented through out…Beautifully presented through out…
Newly renovated outside area…Newly renovated outside area…
Accessible loft space with the potential to fully convert (Subject to Planning Permission)…Accessible loft space with the potential to fully convert (Subject to Planning Permission)…
Lovel Road…
Winkfield, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2EU
A property of character and charm with pretty garden with wonderful views…A property of character and charm with pretty garden with wonderful views…
Stylish décor combined with modern conveniences have created a highly desirable home…Stylish décor combined with modern conveniences have created a highly desirable home…
Well located for commuter access to the motorway network…Well located for commuter access to the motorway network…
Superb location for enjoying the local countryside…Superb location for enjoying the local countryside…
Fiona Copeman
Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4AZ
Superb location with planning permission to demolish and re-build…Superb location with planning permission to demolish and re-build…
Rare opportunity to build your own home…Rare opportunity to build your own home…
Hermitage Lane is a sought after location…Hermitage Lane is a sought after location…
Well placed to access all that the area has to offer…Well placed to access all that the area has to offer…
Copper Horse Court…
Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3FF
1,044 sq ft(96.99 sq m)
Beautifully presented townhouse in popular gated development…Beautifully presented townhouse in popular gated development…
Allocated residents parking…Allocated residents parking…
Well-located to access local amenities…Well-located to access local amenities…
Good location to access commuter routes and access to mainline stations…Good location to access commuter routes and access to mainline stations…
1,044 sq ft (96.99 sq m)
Victor Road…
Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3JU
Wonderful family home in sought after location…Wonderful family home in sought after location…
Pretty garden, ideal for outdoor entertaining…Pretty garden, ideal for outdoor entertaining…
Well located to access all that Windsor has to offer…Well located to access all that Windsor has to offer…
Easy access for both road and rail commutes…Easy access for both road and rail commutes…
Queens Acre…
Fine property beautifully presented with flowing layout…Fine property beautifully presented with flowing layout…
Five double bedrooms…Five double bedrooms…
Large, connected double garage with pull-in driveway…Large, connected double garage with pull-in driveway…
Highly desirable gated development of executive homes in attractive surroundings…Highly desirable gated development of executive homes in attractive surroundings…
Greenwich Court…
131 St. Leonards Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3DW
Sold with no onward chain…Sold with no onward chain…
Wonderful modern apartment…Wonderful modern apartment…
Allocated off street parking…Allocated off street parking…
Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1JQ
Charming period home set on one of Windsor most sought after roads…Charming period home set on one of Windsor most sought after roads…
Great commuter location for both road and rail…Great commuter location for both road and rail…
Charming courtyard garden…Charming courtyard garden…
St. Leonards Avenue…
Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1HX
Great family house in a highly sought after road in Windsor…Great family house in a highly sought after road in Windsor…
A great blend of modern styling and period charm…A great blend of modern styling and period charm…
Delightful low maintenance contemporary garden…Delightful low maintenance contemporary garden…
Thameside…
Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1QN
75% now reserved or sold…75% now reserved or sold…
Riverside development of apartments…Riverside development of apartments…
Central Windsor location…Central Windsor location…
Two bedroom properties…Two bedroom properties…
Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3JN
Period villa set on the fringes of Windsor town centre…Period villa set on the fringes of Windsor town centre…
Property with potential to extend(S.T.P.P)…Property with potential to extend(S.T.P.P)…
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BkiUdVM4eILhQFSF1cLS | We recently completed a Boardroom and Conference Room project for a prominent business in Marin County. These elegantly appointed meeting rooms consisted of gorgeous driftwood tables and modern, new age chairs. This business was looking for a Conference Room and Boardroom audio-visual system that was professionally installed, easy to use, robust and reliable.
Here are some photos of the final installation of the Boardroom portion of the project. This portion consisted of integrating a Mac Mini and a Tandberg Video Conferencing System. We also integrated a Polycom Soundstation unit.
Here's a look at all of the technology we integrated as part of this project.
The television installed for this boardroom is the Samsung 8000 series. This TV has great picture quality, lots of inputs and is incredibly thin.
For complete information please click through to our website. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
BkiUdou6NNjgBtygfy9G | The easiest and simplest way to calculate the most likely score in soccer is to use the Poisson Distribution and bettors can use this method to make a reliable bet. The calculation of the Attack/Defence strength is in detail explained below and it is used to get the Poisson Distribution values.
The concept behind the Poisson Distribution is purely mathematics and it turns the mean averages into a probability. If we use this method to calculate the probability of Manchester City scoring a goal, when their average is 1.7 goals per game, we will get that City will score 0 goals 18.3 % of the time, 1 goal 31 % of the time, 2 goals 26.4 % of the time and 3 goals 15 % of the time.
After we are done calculating the "Attack Strength" and "Defence Strength" for each team and after comparing them by calculating the average number of goals that are likely to be scored by each team during that game, we can calculate the score-line that we are most likely to get in a match.
In order to calculate the Attack Strength and Defence Strength, a representative data range is crucial. If the data range is too long, then it will be useless because it will not represent the current strength of the team. Too short data range on the other hand will skew the data. Ideally, the Poisson Distribution will make the best use of the data of the 38 games played by each team in the 2015/16 EPL season.
We need to determine the average number of goals scored per team, per home game and per away game, using the last season's results, and by this we can start calculating the Attack Strength.
For example, in the English Premier League of 2015/16, there were 567/380 at home and 459/380 away, and this equals to an average of 1.492 goals per game at home and 1.207 goals away.
Therefore, "Attack Strength" is the ratio of a team's average and the league average.
The next value that we need is the average number of goals a team concedes. This value we already have because the number of goals a team scores is actually the number of goals the opposite team concedes.
The Defence Strength is the ration of a team's average and the league average.
Number of goals scored at home last season by the home team (Tottenham: 35) divided by the number of home games (35/19): 1.842.
842 divided by the season's average home goals scored per game 1.492 equals 1.235 and this is the Attack Strength.
Number of goals conceded away by the away team (Everton) last season (25) divided by the number of away games (25/19): 1.315.
315 divided by the season's average goals conceded by an away team per game (1.315/1.492) equals 0.881 and this is the Defence Strength.
Tottenham's Attack Strength is multiplied by Everton's Defence Strength and the average number of home goals in the Premier League.
A 100 % of probability is distributed across a range of goal outcomes for each side by using this mathematical formula created by the French mathematician Simeon Denis Poisson.
Poisson Distribution Formula: P(x; μ) = (e– μ) (μx) / x!
There is an easier way to calculate by using a Poisson Distribution Calculator.
According to this, Tottenham will fail to score with a chance of 19.73, but there is a 32.02% chance they will score a single goal and a 25.99% chance they'll score two. On the other hand, Everton, has a chance of 43.86% not to score, 36.14% to score one and 14.89% to score two. The probability one team to score five goals is 1.85% for Tottenham or 0.14% for Everton – or 2% for either team to score five goals.
In mathematical terms, both scores are independent from each other. We can see that the expected score is 1-0 – pairing the most probable outcomes for each team. If we multiply those two probabilities together, we will get the probability of the 1-0 outcome – (0.3202*0.4386) =0.1404 or 14.04%.
The above mentioned Poisson Distribution method is a way to calculate score-line probabilities. In this manner, a bettor can use it to compare his measures to a bookmaker's odds and thus, take advantage of the discrepancies. This can be also further strengthened by his own assessment of situational factors, such as injuries, weather, etc.
We have seen that when the Poisson Distribution formula is applied, the chance for a 1-1 draw is 11.53 % (0.3202*0.3614). However, if we want to predict odds on the "draw", rather than on the individual draw outcomes, then we have to calculate the probability for all of the different scorelines: 0-0, 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, 4-4, 5-5 etc. and then add them together. In this way, we will get the chance of draw occurring, regardless of the score.
The number of draw possibilities is infinite, but the chances of a draw above 5-5 are so small and therefore we can safely not take them into consideration for this model.
In the example of Tottenham vs. Everton, the probability when we combine all of the draws is 0.2472 or 24.72% – this would give true odds of 4.05 (1/0.2472).
Situational factors, such as club circumstances, game status etc. and the change of each team during the transfer window are factors which are completely ignored in the Poisson Distribution method. Therefore, the new Everton's manager, Ronald Koeman, was not taken into consideration and thus this method failed to measure the extent to which he might have influenced the team. Furthermore, as Europa League fixture was close, it also did not consider that Tottenham players might be fatigued. Other factors which are ignored when using this method are the pitch effect where certain matches tend to be either high or low scoring.
What is also important to mention is that the odds that are given with this method do not factor in the margin a bookmaker charges and they are especially important because they are used to find the value of the bet. | c4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
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EE Web – 112G Digs in at DesignCon 2019
February 27, 2019 | Leah Wilkinson| Press Room, Published Articles
112G serial links have moved out of the lab and onto the exhibit floor. 56G ramps up while 28G goes mainstream.
By Martin Rowe, EE Web, Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Last year at DesignCon 2018, we witnessed high-speed digital designs that moved past 56 Gbits/s (56G) and onto 112 Gbits/s (112G). This year, DesignCon 2019 brought numerous demonstrations of 112G as the connectors and cables caught up with the silicon. While still appearing in technical papers and panels, 112G has certainly moved into the exhibit hall. Meanwhile, 56G has matured and is now a complete ecosystem.
When it comes to signal integrity and high-speed signals, transmission lengths certainly matter, especially with electrical signals over copper connections. Yes, optical transmission is an option, but nobody wants to pay for it. At a panel session on Jan. 31, OIF board president Nathan Tracy presented the table shown in Figure 1 that describes five OIF standards for different electrical transmission lengths.
Figure 1: The Optical Internetworking Forum has created standards for 112-Gbit/s copper connections. (Source: Optical Internetworking Forum and DesignCon)
Given a rule of thumb of 0.1 dB/in./GHz of insertion loss (Figure 2), PCB traces of, say, 10 inches are simply too long. That's where cables that jump over PCBs have become popular.
Figure 2: Cable assemblies jump over PCBs to reduce insertion loss. (Source: Optical Internetworking Forum, Broadcom, and DesignCon)
Connectors for 112G took several forms at DesignCon, depending on the length of the transmission. For chip-to-chip or chip-to-module distances, sending 112G four-level pulse-amplitude modulation (PAM4) signals (28 GHz) over PCB traces results in excessive insertion loss. To get past that restriction, several connector companies have developed cable assemblies that jump over sections of boards.
Read more here: https://www.eeweb.com/profile/martin-rowe-2/articles/112g-digs-in-at-designcon-2019
Tags: 112G, 56G, CEI, CEI-112G, DesignCon, EE Web, Nathan Tracy
https://www.oiforum.com/wp-content/uploads/OIF_Logo_Color-300x161.png 0 0 Leah Wilkinson https://www.oiforum.com/wp-content/uploads/OIF_Logo_Color-300x161.png Leah Wilkinson2019-02-27 12:20:312019-03-19 10:07:37EE Web - 112G Digs in at DesignCon 2019
OIF Marks 20 Years of Leadership in Optical Network Interoperability; Launches New Logo
Fremont, Calif.—February 26, 2019 –For 20 years, OIF has led the way for the optical network ecosystem – network operators, system vendors, component vendors and test equipment vendors – to collaborate, test and validate the interoperability of the electrical, optical and control solutions that directly impact the industry.
Through l ive interoperability demonstrations, Implementation Agreements (IAs), worldwide multi-vendor demonstrations, liaison relationships, technical meetings and much more, OIF's dynamic membership of 100+ companies has brought about significant forward change in the industry.
From its groundbreaking interoperability work in coherent transmission and enabling optical subcomponents to today's hottest industry topics – 400ZR, Common Electrical I/O (CEI)-112G and Flex Ethernet (FlexE) – OIF and its members' work advances new technologies and industry interoperability. For more information on OIF's work in these areas, visit the Hot Topics section of the website here.
"The benefits of OIF are immeasurable but obvious – OIF interoperability work improves network efficiency and performance, expands markets and sets the stage to enable new capabilities based on open, disaggregated networks," said Jimmy Yu, vice president, Dell'Oro Group. "For the past 20 years, OIF has been a major contributor to maintaining a healthy optical ecosystem with their expertise and timely work in areas such as coherent DWDM transmission, transport SDN, and interoperability."
"OIF's role is timeless and its work is timely. Whether it was IAs from ten years ago or last year's worldwide interoperability demo or our live interop demos coming up at OFC next week – OIF plays a critical part in the industry," said Nathan Tracy of TE Connectivity and OIF president. "We look forward to future advancements and continuing our great work addressing technology interoperability gaps and solving technical challenges to move the industry forward."
Today, OIF continues to lead interoperability efforts in the industry's hottest areas including a live interop demo at OFC 2019 (5-7 March in San Diego), three new IAs and the initiation of two new projects:
· At OFC next week, OIF member companies will collaborate to lead interactive interoperability demonstrations of CEI-112G, FlexE and 400ZR solutions that are vital to the global network.
· In December 2018, OIF announced its new FlexE 2.1 project, continuing OIF's lead in FlexE aggregation architectures by keeping current with industry PHY rates. The new FlexE 2.1 project is for FlexE over 50GbE PHY applications and an extension to the recently released FlexE 2.0 IA.
· Reinforcing its work to speed the implementation and commercialization of SDN, OIF announced the launch of its newest project in November — "Requirements for Integrated Packet Optical SDN." The project outlines requirements for a multi-layer SDN reference architecture as a use case for packet optical transport networks.
· In October, OIF announced three IAs aimed at expanded interoperability of Flex Ethernet and increased data rates. The completed IAs—FlexE 2.0, FlexE Neighbor Discovery and Common ACO Electrical I/O—reinforce OIF's work to provide the industry with solutions for flexible deployment and provisioning of network bandwidth.
In recognition of 20 years of accomplishments and continued market impact, OIF refreshed its logo to reflect its timeless, no-nonsense, authoritative role in the industry.
Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) is where the optical networking industry's interoperability work gets done. Celebrating 20 years of effecting progressive change in the industry, OIF represents the dynamic ecosystem of 100+ industry leading network operators, system vendors, component vendors and test equipment vendors, all collaborating to develop interoperable electrical, optical and control solutions that directly impact the industry's ecosystem and facilitate global connectivity in the open network world. Connect with OIF at @OIForum, on LinkedIn and at https://www.oiforum.com.
Tags: 20years, anniversary, Interoperability, Jimmy Yu, leadership, Nathan Tracy, new logo, OFC 2019
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BkiUdRA4eIXhwKJrYVzN | I am not a Blackberry fan. I never found them the least bit appealing but found one on my desk when I started my new job. I never use it for anything but a mobile calendar that helps me remember the conference room of my next meeting. Maybe it is because I am a design whore and they are I find them ugly with keys that are too small for my big fingers. If Apple came out with one I would probably be all over it. I was intrigued by the new Cingular Blackjack commercial I saw the other day. The visually stylish simplicity and hip groove draws you in while the device in manipulated like a deck of cards to show you just enough hints of the it's functionality to draw you in. Once I went to Cingular's Web site the interest quickly faded as the device is not nearly is cool in real life as it if looks in TV commercials but what is new there. | c4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUdqg5qoTAsvxNqedB | 52 Tables returns to the blogging scene this week with a trip to The Classic Cafe in Roanoke, Texas. However, this post is not about that table. This post is to let everyone know we're back to blogging and will be working backward and forward to get you all up-to-date on all our tables. We have a book full of notes just waiting to be decyphered and posted. We've taken tons of pictures, too.
Here's to our next 22 tables!
I am calling this post the sharing table because for some particular reason we shared everything today! From food to conversation, we shared it all.
What can I say? When this bunch is hungry, there's little talking going on.
I bet it's been at least a year since we visited the Swiss Pastry Shop in Fort Worth. Not that I would know the difference between German and Swiss food, but I find it weird that it is the Swiss Pastry Shop and they serve German food. Of course, maybe there is no difference between the two cuisines.
You have to be quick around this group, if you want to get anything done when it comes to eating. Today was one such day. We sat down, we ordered, we started eating. Oh! Quick! Take a pic before the food is all gone. Ha! Like that was gonna happen. As you can see, the food disappeared pretty much before the first snap of the camera.
This gem of a table is hidden in one of the working districts of Fort Worth. My good friends Pete and Lisa introduced me many years ago. I, in turn, introduced my parents. I have yet to find a better place for getting juicy bratwurst with grilled onions and savory saurkraut. Dad is a died-in-the-wool pastrami sandwich guy, while Mom couldn't resist the Reuben sandwich.
What I remember about Hampton Beach, was the rides at the amusement park. I think that's where I first fell in love with riding roller coasters. I also remember the fun house they had, but not much else. Vividly I do recall the fun spent with Dad there. That feeling of just getting to hang out with your Dad. What a great memory.
While we were eating lunch and sharing our different recollections of that popular New England tourist spot, it was clear this was another memory in the making. In retrospect, I can see how Swiss Pastry Shop really was the right choice for the day with its boardwalk-type German fare.
After a very hurried morning, I found myself rushing out the door to meet up with my two fellow gastronomes, aka Mom and Dad aka Jo and Don.
It would be easy to entitle today's table as "An Exercise in Controlled Chaos." But I digress and won't. Technically, there really was 52 Tables, just not all of them being tables at which to eat. 30 local restaurants participated in this year's Empty Bowls event.
We have been planning this table for several weeks, as reservations are prerequisite in attending. This table was sold out by February 12. Not only was this event sold out, it set a new attendance record, of over 1500 tickets sold. Obviously this annual event is well attended, sells out quickly, and is supported magnanimously by its community. Empty Bowls was conceived years ago as a way to support the Tarrant Area Food Bank. When you attend this event, you are treated to a sampling of dishes from local area restaurants and you get to walk away with a special bowl donated to the event by local artisans. The overwhelming support of this community is evidenced when attending this annual event.
Arriving at this table, we were greeted by a warm, smiling face who was handing out green, re-usable grocery bags donated by Safeway. Inside we found the 'menu' of participating restaurants and a long list of lovingly donated bowls. Approaching the tables full of colorful, hand-crafted bowls, Jo immediately noticed bowls that had been donated by her china painting club. It was no surprise when we all finally got back to our table, that she had chosen a bowl painted by a fellow china painter. The works on display were a true sight to behold. I was immediately drawn to a simple bowl, crafted by "KS" (TCC South Ceramics). Don returned with a delightful, sunny flower bowl.
Sitting across from us were Sabrina and Kim, who drove in from Keller. Kim picked out a neatly turned wooden bowl. What I found intriguing about her bowl, was the artist has inscribed on the bottom "Empty Bowls 2010" and signed it. Sabrina purchased a wonderful large bowl-platter. She told us it would adorn her 'island' with fruits and remind her of this memorable day. It is now an official 'commemorative' bowl, complete with instant history and a story. Truth be known, I wouldn't mind having that bowl… it was very, very cool. Like us, this was the first time Kim and Sabrina had attended the Empty Bowl event.
It was amazing how this room of 1500+ people were mingling so well, smiling all the while. It was something that even caught Dad's attention. He told me, "When you encounter someone face-to-face, they're smiling. Just proves when you have food in your stomach, you're happy." I think Dad's comment captures the essence of this event: "[It's] An Artful Luncheon to End Hunger." I wonder how many families will benefit as result of today's effort? Hopefully they will be able to smile, too.
I simply must start this post off with a HUGE thank you to the staff at Scampi's Mediterranean Cafe for accepting our last minute Valentine's Day reservation. Originally we were to meet at this table on Friday, February 12, but this crazy winter that North Texas is experiencing this year put our date in jeopardy. As I went to check Scampi's Web site for their address and directions, I discovered we needed a reservation for the day. YIKES! We had not made one! Lucky for us, they were already prepping for the day when I called at 9:30 a.m. and agreed to seat us just an hour later. Whew! Disappointment averted. Thank you, Angel and staff, for double-checking your reservation book, ensuring our 6th table would be available.
While this will be Scampi's last day to serve lunch for a while, it is certainly not our last table. Far from it. Where is this segue going? Scampi's is our first (of many, we hope) recommended table! Thank you 'Lola' for the great suggestion! I wish we had learned about this little secret sooner as I suspect Scampi's would have become a regular table for our list.
I have driven by LightCatcher Winery I don't know how many times over the years and never even knew where it was until today. Now I know and I won't soon forget. Each table, albeit only five so far, is the best table. Each week I anticipate the experience. I even wonder if maybe I am anticipating too much. To date, I have not been disappointed. Today's table, LightCatcher Bistro, exceeded my expectation and easily lived up to my anticipation.
Remember Genghis Khan? How about Genghis Grill? We got hooked on Genghis Grill at one of the early locations in Fort Worth, located just off Hulen Street. Sadly, within 18 months of discovery, the location closed down. We were Genghisless.
I've got a recipe for that!
We all have our comfort food. For us, we have a comfort table: Macaroni Grill in North Fort Worth. We've been dining here for nearly five years. While Macaroni Grill is part of a chain, we've discovered this location in particular is one of our most enjoyable places to meet and eat. The staff provides a "wonderful experience and relaxed atmosphere allowing for friendly conversations," according to Don.
We know several of the staff, and they know us. In particular, our waitress. Michelle has been with this particular store for nine years and serves as catering manager as well serving tables. Whenever possible, we sit in Michelle's section and try to make in on days we know she'll be working. It is odd to think that we can only meet here once this year on our adventure of 52 Tables. Today, though, we needed our Macaroni Grill and so we went. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUdl825V5iqz-y4MHu | This time,the Lord allowed the devil to try in all sorts of me to tempt me in order to make me disobey.
The battle was harder this time.
And I would obey and when I did, I would sleep soundly.
He wanted to see if I would obey Him or if I would do what I thought was the right thing to do (Human wisdom) .
He would also detain either Rachael or I,or both of us together.
One time, I went to visit my elder sister (not Rachael) and she went somewhere for a few days.
The Lord decided to take that opportunity to test me on obedience.
I obeyed but then, to my surprise, hours passed and He did not tell me to stand up.
I stayed there in the dark and mosquitoes even started biting.
Satan was also trying to distract me in many ways.
I had left my slippers at the door and as I looked, the landlady's dog came and carried one of my slippers away! (My elder sister was living in the same yard with her landlady but different house ).
My first impulse of course was to go and get it back but I remembered that I had been told not to stand up. The Lord was allowing this to happen to see if I would still obey and not stand up." So,I decided to continue sitting in order to obey the Lord and could do nothing about the 'stolen' shoe.
Before I knew it,the landlord started calling me,wanting me to get out of the house and get my shoe back from the dog.
I was shocked that the Lord was allowing her to call me to get out of the house.
But the Lord wanted to test me thoroughly.
It is always easy to obey when things are easy but the Lord wants to teach us to obey even when things are hard.
I did not answer her but was just quiet.
I was in a fix about what to do but God wanted to see if I would still obey Him.
As if that was not enough, she soon came knocking on the door.
The lights were off so she could not see me sitting in the living room and she kept knocking and knocking and knocking.
She also kept calling my name.
Finally, she entered the living room and switched on the light.
I did not tell her that I was sleeping but the Lord because I had obeyed Him allowed her to think I was sleeping.
I got my slipper back and she did not get mad at me for not answering her because she thought I had been sleeping.
All things work together for good when you obey the Lord.
I thought it was all over but before leaving she said," The windows and doors are still open. Why don't you lock up. Its late." "Aren't you afraid that someone might attack you like this with open doors and windows this time?" She stood there as if waiting for me to act on it.(She was feeling responsible for me since my elder sister was not around).
I assured her that I would do that but she still stood,insisting on me to lock up.
God wanted to see if I would please a Human being instead of Him.
She looked at me as If I was being strange but then left. Just minutes after that, the Lord released me! I had passed my test of obedience.
That was a hard battle to fight.
Both fighting against demons which were whispering to me to give up and against Humans the Lord had used to test me. The Lord wanted me to share this so that should you ever come into a situation where you need to obey God,you should know that obedience is better than sacrifice.
And just Iike I said Iast time, I just hope that I will not be quoted out of context as some people usually do.
For example, the Lord definitely can't tell you to go and kill someone or to steaI something just for him to see whether you will obey him or not. | c4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdqI4eIfiUUQN7K3s | Will Donald Trump Start Singing Civil Rights Protest Anthems Next?
"It is the Democratic Party that is the party of slavery, the party of Jim Crow, and the party of opposition," Trump said Tuesday evening at a rally.
'Where Are You On The Policies?' Roland Martin Challenges RNC On Voter Suppression & Police Brutality
Roland Martin addresses the fundamental issue he has with the GOP and a number of discriminatory policies they support.
RNC Grilled About Flawed Plan To Woo Black Voters
The Republican National Committee recently named Ashley Bell the National Committee's new Director of African-American Political Engagement as part of its attempt to attract Black voters. Bell spoke with Roland Martin during Tuesday's edition of NewsOne Now about Donald Trump's campaign and Republican voter outreach to the African-American community. Bell explained Republicans have a job to do in […]
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Attorney: 'Regardless Of Race, Trump Should Speak As If He Is Going To Improve The Economy'
"Regardless of race, Trump should speak as if he is going to improve the economy …" said Attorney Richard St. Paul, former elected official, at the Republican National Convention. Watch NewsOne Now with Roland Martin, in its new time slot on TV One.
Former Congressman Allen West: The First Night Of The RNC Was 'Like A Flat Tire On The First Day Of A Road Trip'
"It's like a flat tire on the first day of a road trip," Former Congressman Allen West said of the drama on the first day of the Republican National Convention. West also discussed the RNC theme of "make America great again," the national conversation on police accountability, #BlackLivesMatter, and substantive policy proposals to address the Black community. Watch NewsOne […]
WATCH: RNC Official Discusses The Whereabouts Of Trump's Plans To Address African-Americans
Telly Lovelace, GOP communications strategist and National Director Of Black Initiatives, discusses the whereabouts of Donald Trump's plans to address African-Americans and if Trump will speak with Black organizations. Watch NewsOne Now with Roland Martin, in its new time slot on TV One.
Republicans Need To Have A Substantive Conversation With Blacks
Clarence Mingo, Auditor for Franklin County, Ohio, discusses Republican African-American voter outreach and the need to have a substantive conversation on the issues important to the Black community. Watch NewsOne Now with Roland Martin, in its new time slot on TV One.
Racial Diversity On Display At DNC
There were nearly more speakers of color on the first night of the DNC compared to the entire four nights of the RNC. There's also a noticeable difference in tone and message.
NEWS ROUNDUP: Republicans Say GOP Is 'Dead' After Donald Trump's RNC Speech…AND MORE
Presidential candidate Donald Trump's nomination acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday rubbed many people the wrong way — including members of the Republican Party. Several were turned off by his dark and somber tone. "I have a message to every last person threatening the peace on our streets and the safety of […]
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Did Urban League Vendors Lose Money At The RNC?
While we're pleased the vendors had the opportunity to sell their wares at the RNC, organizers should have put more thought into the set up of the Urban League tent, which appeared to be segregated from the predominantly White convention. | commoncrawl | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
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BkiUcXzxK7Tt522WZnqU | Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, left, greets supporters with her husband and former President Bill Clinton at a Nevada Democratic caucus rally, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Las Vegas.
Now we know that Gloria Steinem and Madeleine Albright don't actually think that anyone should vote for Hillary Clinton simply because she's a woman. Does that mean we can forget about Clinton's gender? I don't think so. But the question we face is subtler, more complicated and harder to address than "Do I vote for her because she's a woman?" Rather, it's "Can I be sure I'm judging this candidate accurately, given the double bind that confronts all women in positions of authority?"
A double bind is far worse than a straightforward damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don't dilemma. It requires you to obey two mutually exclusive commands: Anything you do to fulfill one violates the other. Women running for office, as with all women in authority, are subject to these two demands: Be a good leader! Be a good woman! While the qualities expected of a good leader (be forceful, confident and, at times, angry) are similar to those we expect of a good man, they are the opposite of what we expect of a good woman (be gentle, self-deprecating and emotional, but not angry). Hence the double bind: If a candidate — or manager — talks or acts in ways expected of women, she risks being seen as underconfident or even incompetent. But if she talks or acts in ways expected of leaders, she is likely to be seen as too aggressive and will be subject to innumerable other negative judgments — and epithets — that apply only to women.
An example: Anyone who seeks public office, especially the highest one, must be ambitious, yet that word is rarely applied to male candidates because it goes without saying. And ambition is admirable in a man, but unacceptable — in fact, downright scary — in a woman. Google "Bernie Sanders ambitious," and you get headlines about the candidate's "ambitious plans." Try it with Donald Trump, and you find references to his "ambitious deportation plan" and "ambitious real estate developments." When the word is used to describe Trump himself, it's positive, as in "Trump is proud and ambitious, and he strives to excel."
But pair the word with Hillary Clinton, and a search spews headlines accusing her of "naked ambition," "unbridled ambition," "ruthless ambitions" — even of being "pathologically ambitious." In a spoof, the satirical website the Onion exposed the injustice and absurdity of demonizing a candidate for this requisite quality through its own version of such headlines: "Hillary Clinton Is Too Ambitious to Be the First Female President."
Robin Lakoff, the linguist who first identified the double bind as it applies to women in her 1975 book "Language and Woman's Place," has pointed out that it accounts for the persistent impressions of Clinton as inauthentic and untrustworthy. We develop these impressions, Lakoff notes, when people don't talk and act as we think they should, given who they are and what we know about them. In Clinton's case, she explains, they come precisely from the fact that she has characteristics, such as toughness, that we require of a candidate but that just don't feel right in a woman.
I want to address something I see as profoundly sexist: the constant attempts by the media and Hillary Clinton's campaign to erase and discredit Bernie Sanders' female supporters, of which I am one.
The trickiest thing about the double bind is that it operates imperceptibly, like shots from a gun with a silencer. "It has nothing to do with gender," I heard recently. "It's just that she's shrill." When is the last time you heard a man called shrill? "She should stop shouting," another critic advised. How is a candidate to be heard over the din of a cheering crowd without shouting? Both these comments came from women. Surprising? No. Women are just as likely, if not more likely, to react this way. After all, it's from peers that girls learn to play down their power lest they be ostracized for being "bossy."
This helps answer the question that Steinem and Albright brought into focus: Why aren't more young women (or, more precisely, as Post reporter Janell Ross recently pointed out, young white women) flocking to support the first woman with a serious shot at the presidency? The double bind lowers its boom on women in positions of authority, so those who haven't yet risen to such positions have not yet felt its full weight. They may well believe (as I did when I was young) that when the time comes, they'll be judged fairly, based on their qualifications. They probably have not yet experienced the truism that to get equal consideration, a woman has to be better than her male counterparts — just as Clinton is, according to the New York Times editorial endorsing her last month, "one of the most broadly and deeply qualified candidates in modern history."
Voters of all ages must ask whether the lens through which they view Clinton is being clouded by these invisible yet ubiquitous forces. To make sure they're seeing clearly, they need to understand — and correct for — the double bind.
Deborah Tannen is a linguistics professor at Georgetown University and the author of "Talking From 9 to 5: Women and Men at Work." | c4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
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BkiUeLg4eIOjRwMTjioC | Your environment is one of the biggest factors when it comes to sleep, yet it's the one factor we take the most for granted? It's about more than removing electronic devices from your bedside table or installing a sleep app on your phone. These tips gets to the heart of what's potentially keeping you awake.
Let's take a closer look at the 7 ways you can drastically improve your sleeping conditions, by rearranging some basic, yet critical aspects in your bedroom.
Whether you're a back, side, or a stomach sleeper, there are specific mattresses that accommodate your individual sleeping style. Using the wrong mattress could result in aches and pains that make sleeping a chore, rather than the healing experience it should be.
Make sure you're getting the exact right mattress for your needs. Check out Well Worth Living to help pick out the best fit for you, and give your bedroom that luxury hotel look by adding only a few basic elements. Few people invest in mattresses anything near what they do on their cars and other luxuries, yet we sleep for about a third of your life making it a much more worthwhile investment.
Start by making sure your nightstand has a drawer or basket below to store extras. A cluttered surface will ultimately lead to a cluttered mind.
Eliminate cell phones and electronic devices. Using electronics before bed is one of the most common reasons falling asleep has become an issue in recent years. Something as innocent as quickly checking the time on your phone in the middle of the night, leads to you inadvertently spotting an unread notification and could set your mind racing with curiosity. Once you cave and eventually read it, your mind goes into problem solving mode.
Furthermore, the frequency of flickering electromagnetic particles (blue light) emitted from your screen has a very short wavelength and thus a much higher amount of energy which enters your eyes and consequently stimulates critical parts of your brain.
If you need to clean your mind before bed by making notes for the next day, replace all electronics with a simple notebook where you can jot down any issues that pop up and store it away when you're done.
Sleep studies indicate that stale air becomes saturated with dust, Carbon Dioxide and even dead skin cells and negatively affects healthy sleep patterns. Thankfully, the solution is very simple. At least twice a week, open all the windows and doors, and allow air to ventilate throughout the bedrooms.
Be sure to allow enough time for each room to reset adequately and don't be afraid to let any outside pollution in… No matter how turbid it may seem, the natural air outside is almost always cleaner than inside your bedroom.
Another great way to clean and freshen the air in a bedroom is be bringing nature inside. NASA recently pinpointed Garden Mum, (Chrysanthemums Morifolium) as the most effective indoor plant at removing pollutants from the air. This will improve your breathing and overall health while sleeping. Spider Plant and Peace Lilies are two other great options as they recycle air very effectively.
There is compelling evidence that sleeping in a bedroom that's too warm, actually interrupts the body's natural sleep cycle.
Your body temperature needs to drop slightly to accommodate the state required for a deep sleep, a state called "Temperature Rhythm".
If you're too hot, you should install a quiet AC or invest in a cooling pillow to make sure you're not inhibiting your sleep patterns. Your temperature should ideally be somewhere around 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
You can practically sound-proof your bedroom by installing thick carpets and adding plush throw rugs. They absorb and diffuse sounds like the occasional plumbing sounds or your partner moving around in the night. Curtains can include thicker lining to dampen sound as well as keep out light.
Even while sleeping, your mind always remains somewhat alert to indistinct sounds. It's a survival tool, left over from the millennia of evenings where we had to jump up to evade a hungry tiger or the like. Be glad we've moved on from that little dilemma!
You'll also really appreciate the plush comfort of the carpet or rug, wrapping around your bare feet right before bed, as well as the cozy environment from having curtains keeping the room dark and sleep ready.
The scent of lavender oil helps decrease blood pressure and heart rate and can be a very useful addition to your bedroom. Studies have shown calming effects on the central nervous system and even an improvement in the bilateral temporal area of the brain.
You could place a small lavender oil-candle on your bedside table and light it for a few minutes before bed each night. If that's too much effort, simply inhaling a few drops on a tissue will do the trick. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
BkiUc5g4dbgg2BVl1jzZ | a dependent district. If the special district has its own elected board of directors, it is an independent district.
provided, such as fire protection.
others (e.g. community services districts) to provide up to 32 different services.
1 "What's So Special About Special Districts?" Fourth Ed., Senate Committee on Local Government, 2010.
2 "Special Districts Annual Report: Fiscal Year 2007-08," California State Controller, 2010.
services to rural areas, but in the 20th century they increased in number and scope.
applies to all districts which provide a specific service (e.g. mosquito abatement, fire protection, hospital).
are not codified in statute.
substantially similar to the costs of alternative means of providing the service.
3 "Special Districts: Relics of the Past or Resources for the Future?" Little Hoover Commission, 2000.
2002. See "US Census Bureau, 2002 Census of Governments, Volume 1, Number 1: Government Organization."
5 SB 282 (Dunn) Statutes of 2001, Chapter 288. | c4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUd5g5qsNCPf8Mxgu_ | «Cántame una Canción» —título original en inglés: «Sing Me a Song» es el séptimo episodio de la séptima temporada de la serie de televisión The Walking Dead. Se estrenó el 4 de diciembre de 2016 en Estados Unidos y Latinoamérica por las cadenas AMC y FOX respectivamente. El 5 de diciembre se estrenó en España también mediante Fox. La directora de este episodio fue Rosemary Rodriguez y los guionistas fueron Angela Kang y Corey Reed.
El episodio se centra en una mirada mucho más detallada sobre el mundo de los salvadores y su hogar, el Santuario. Mientras tanto, los miembros de Alexandría buscan suministros. Este episodio tiene una duración total de 85 minutos con comerciales.
Trama
Michonne (Danai Gurira) camina por una pista de un solo carril, silbando para atraer a los caminantes, mata a dos caminantes que ha atraído y arrastra sus cuerpos. Por otra parte, Carl (Chandler Riggs) y Jesús (Tom Payne) se han guardado en la misma camioneta de los salvadores mientras es llevada de regreso a su base, El Santuario. Carl engaña a Jesús para que salga de la camioneta, y se quede con ella mientras se detiene en el patio del Santuario, donde ve al líder de los Salvadores Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), varios Salvadores y su amigo Daryl (Norman Reedus). Carl intenta dispararle a Negan, matando a dos de sus salvadores antes de ser inmovilizado por Dwight (Austin Amelio). Negan está impresionado por la valentía de Carl, y lo acompaña por la fábrica y luego le presenta su "harén" de esposas. Allí, Sherry (Christine Evangelista) con renuencia le confiesa a Negan que una de sus otras esposas, Amber (Autumn Dial), lo ha estado engañando con su exnovio, Mark (Griffin Freeman). En respuesta, Negan le advierte a Amber y le dice a Dwight, con Daryl a remolque, que "encienda ese horno".
Ya solo con Carl, Negan le dice al chico que está tratando de vincularse con él y este le pide que se quite la venda para que pueda mirar y tocar el ojo perdido de Carl, coaccionando a Carl recordándole que mató a dos de sus hombres. Carl se siente humillado y comienza a llorar, y Negan se aleja. Como parte de pagarle su "deuda", Negan le pide a Carl que le cante, y Carl canta débilmente "You Are My Sunshine". Esto lleva a Carl a explicarle cómo tuvo que dispararle a su madre para evitar que se zombificara. Más tarde, Negan lleva a Carl con él para ver el castigo de Mark, con una plancha metida en el horno le aplica la mitad de su cara dejándole una marca de quemadura.
En otros lugares, los sobrevivientes de Alexandría se están preparando para la siguiente demanda de los salvadores. Rick (Andrew Lincoln) y Aaron (Ross Marquand) son parte de un equipo en busca de suministros, y descubren una casa flotante a la deriva en un lago cercano, aparentemente cargado de provisiones, pero el lago está lleno de numerosos caminantes. Ellos planean cómo llegarán al bote. Cerca de allí, El Padre Gabriel (Seth Gilliam) y Spencer (Austin Nichols), están haciendo otra carrera de provisiones. Spencer se queja amargamente del liderazgo de Rick frente a los Salvadores y piensa que podría ser un mejor líder. Gabriel está harto de Spencer y deja el auto para ir solo. Eugene (Josh McDermitt) y Rosita (Christian Serratos) se encuentran secretamente en la tienda de máquinas industriales cercana que Eugene había encontrado, donde Rosita le pide a Eugene que haga una bala para que ella mate a Negan. Eugene inicialmente se niega, creyendo que el plan de Rosita no funcionará, pero ella le reclama y juega con el pretexto de que otros lo han salvado varias veces porque sienten pena por él, y esta sería la primera cosa útil que él ha hecho. Eugene está herido por los comentarios, pero procede a dar la bala, aunque se niega a escuchar la disculpa de Rosita. Luego Spencer los recoge y los lleva de regreso a Alexandría.
Mientras estos grupos están afuera, Negan decide llevar a Carl de vuelta a Alexandría, y se marcha con un pequeño grupo de hombres. Una vez que Negan se va, Daryl encuentra una nota que se desliza debajo de la puerta de su celda que dice "escapate ahora" e incluye la llave de una motocicleta. Mientras, una salvadora solitaria conduce en la carretera y se ve obligada a detenerse cuando llega a una barricada de cadáveres caminantes. Mientras la salvadora investiga, Michonne se acerca a ella, apuntandole con la katana y le pide que la lleve donde Negan, la salvadora se somete, habiendo caído en la trampa de Michonne. En Alexandria, con Rick ausente, Negan decide esperar a Rick y Carl le muestra la casa que ocupan. Carl trata de mantenerlo alejado de la habitación de Judith, pero no puede evitar que Negan entre. A Negan le gusta de inmediato Judith, y luego se sienta en el porche delantero, meciéndola en su regazo mientras contempla matar a Rick y Carl y mudarse a Alexandría.
Producción
Los actores Lauren Cohan (Maggie Greene), Melissa McBride (Carol Peletier), Lennie James (Morgan Jones), Sonequa Martin-Green (Sasha Williams), Alanna Masterson (Tara Chambler) y Xander Berkeley (Gregory) no aparecen en este episodio pero igual son acreditados.
Recepción
"Sing Me a Song" recibió en general críticas positivas de los críticos. En Rotten Tomatoes, tiene un 72% con una calificación promedio de 6,25 de 10, en base a 32 revisiones. El consenso del sitio dice: "Sing Me a Song" impulsa a 'TWD' hacia adelante volviendo a múltiples historias y revelando capas sustanciales del carácter y la influencia de Negan.
Jeremy Egner de The New York Times dio al episodio y la actuación de Jeffrey Dean Morgan una crítica positiva, diciendo que Negan y Carl terminando en Alexandría fue un agradable momento que no vi venir, y Estoy intrigado por dónde podría ir su relación ... Eso y el rendimiento más matizado de Morgan me dan la esperanza de que el final de mitad de temporada sea bueno ".
Lisa Macklem de SpoilerTV dijo: "Este fue otro episodio fabuloso. Gran escritura: me encantó que tanto Spencer como Rick encontraran escondites de supervivencia. Vemos que no han tenido mucho éxito para mantenerse con vida por sí mismos: hay seguridad en los números. También está claro que Negan puede haberse vuelto demasiado grande para sus propios pantalones: ¿ha insistido demasiado? ¿Ha juzgado mal a Daryl, Carl y Rick? Morgan y Riggs son fenomenales en este episodio, todas sus escenas juntas son memorables y extremadamente fieles a los cómics".
Noel Murray de "Rolling Stone"'' criticó el tiempo extendido de ejecución del episodio, pero elogió la actuación de Morgan y dijo:' Este episodio realmente no justifica su tiempo extendido de ejecución. Pero este capítulo fue el mejor escaparate aún para Jeffrey Dean Morgan, quien finalmente tuvo la oportunidad de hacer algo más que sonreír, silbar, maldecir y asesinar ".
Audiencia
El episodio obtuvo una audiencia de 4.9 millones de espectadores en la demográfica 18-49 con un total de 10,48 millones de espectadores, un leve ascenso de audiencia en comparación con el episodio anterior "Swear".
Referencias
Enlaces externos
"Sing Me a Song" en AMC
Episodios de The Walking Dead
Televisión en 2016
Programas de televisión basados en libros
Episodios de la séptima temporada de The Walking Dead
Episodios de televisión de 2016 | wikipedia | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUcZDxK0iCl4WD3sGY | "And watching (Sunday's game) with the Philadelphia Eagles, Jerry Jones had a chance to pick up (Eagles quarterback Carson) Wentz out of North Dakota. A super, super human being. Clean. High IQ. Physically awesome. Excellent quarterback and he didn't pick him up. And he picked up this criminal — Dak. The black.
"That's what Jerry Jones likes — he likes all the druggies and criminals. He had the choice — a wholesome, be-proud-of quarterback. It is unbelievably sad and disgusting that we don't have someone like that that we can brag about to be our quarterback — a wholesome."
In his rookie season, Dak Prescott was 13-3 as the starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. He completed 67.8 percent of his passes with 23 touchdowns and four interceptions.
Just when you thought we were collectively evolving beyond our nation's biggest travesty, racism, came the 2016 presidential election, where far too many shared their fear-based hatred.
The saddest development of the Dak vs. Romo QB debate has been the undercurrent of race since it became apparent Dak was not a bum. Some people actually believe the aforementioned nonsense.
This message does not represent the majority, but does encapsulate a portion of the minority.
There is a segment of Cowboys Nation that doesn't want Dak because he's "the black;" all of whom need to shut their mouths and take their tired act back to 1860.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo felt good about his performance on Sunday. Video by Clarence Hill Jr.
Because being good just isn't enough. He's gotta be white.
Dak Prescott is just as good for the black community as he is the white community. Or the Latino community, or any community that supports the Dallas Cowboys.
One of the true benefits of pro sports is that the games (allegedly) act as a communal thread between races, ages, creeds, religions. Or should. Alas, you just can't fix stupid.
The young kid from Hard Luck, La., has done everything to uphold the "Good Guy" tradition established by Eddie LeBaron and maintained by Don Meredith, Craig Morton, Roger Staubach, Danny White, Troy Aikman and, most certainly, Tony Romo.
While it should be a given that none of these men merits canonization from The Vatican, each carried the responsibility of being the starting quarterback of America's Team seriously and behaved like men who grasped the intense scrutiny of the position.
Being the QB for the Cowboys is not like the same spot in Jacksonville or Seattle. There exists a distinct lineage in this position that is unlike few others in sports.
From the moment he was selected in the fourth round in the 2016 NFL Draft, Dak has been a pro who represents his team, his community and his sport as well as any player can be expected in public, with his team and with the media.
Other than his flair and thirst for celebrity fun, Romo was the exact same way. You were never going to get a scandal from Tony Romo.
Beat writers Clarence Hill and Charean Williams break down the Cowboys regular-season finale loss at Philadelphia. Video by Drew Davison.
Perhaps it was the way Dak was raised, or it was his extensive time as the starting quarterback at Mississippi State, but the guy "gets it."
Dak eschewed a chance to appear on a late-night TV show during the bye week in favor of spending time with his grandmother.
And he passes the ultimate test of a player in his situation: Would you want your son/daughter to wear his jersey? While you might hold back on that No. 94 Randy Gregory jersey, there should be no hesitation in your kid wearing Prescott's No. 4.
My 7-year-old daughter wanted a "Das Prescott" jersey for Christmas, of which Santa has no problem; Santa had a problem, however, with the price tag of said jersey.
Dak has conducted himself like anybody — black, white, blue, gray or red — could possibly want from the starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys.
And for most, what he has done has been more than enough.
But then there are some who can't deal with it because he committed the unpardonable sin of not being white.
Shut up and get over it.
Congrats to My Hailstate Family on Finishing The Year with a Win! I Will Never Forget My Last One #Hailstate #BulldogforLife #Family pic.twitter.com/JMPT68eYqt
— Dak Prescott (@dak) December 26, 2016
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BkiUdMvxK3YB9m8SW_9t | Homeopathy is a method of healing that uses the concept of "likes cure likes" along with very minute amounts of natural substances (plants, minerals, organic compounds) to stimulate the body's self-healing abilities. The human body is always seeking balance (homeostasis) in all of its processes and functions, and a homeopathic remedy is a gentle stimulus to help the body regain balance.
Critics of homeopathic medicine will say that science shows this medicine to be placebo in nature due to there being very little to no molecules left in the original substance to stimulate any type of response. Critics also state that randomized controlled trials using homeopathic medicine have scientifically proven the inefficacy of this therapy.
However, homeopathic medicine is not amenable to scientific randomized controlled trials because of the nature of this medicine: it is highly individualized and different remedies are used for different people for the same condition. A homeopathic remedy is selected based on the totality of the symptom presentation of the patient, including physical, emotional and mental symptoms combined. The remedy is not selected based on a specific disease or condition, the way a pharmaceutical drug is selected and scientifically proven for efficacy.
We do not understand how homeopathic medicine works, but it is gentle medicine, and empirical evidence over hundreds of years have shown us that it is much more than placebo in nature. It is amazing how well animals and very young children positively and dramatically respond to this type of medicine. Perhaps infants and animals can be influenced by medicine that is placebo in nature? I think not.
If you are interested, and to understand more about my views regarding homeopathy, in 2012 I wrote a post on my archived blog called, "Is Homeopathy Nonsensical?".
I practise both constitutional homeopathy (finding the one best suited remedy for an individual at a given time) and complex homeopathy (a combination of substances in one formula). Depending on the situation and presentation, I will use the most appropriate method for a patient. | c4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
BkiUgPvxK0fkXPSOr6qI | One of the West's iconic hotels, the Strater Hotel is the center piece of Durango in every way. Located two blocks from the Historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, it is also the heart of fun and entertainment. The interior is adorned with beautiful handcrafted woodwork, period wallpaper, and the largest collection of American Victorian walnut antiques. Everywhere you look are high quality features of the Old West. The world-famous Diamond Belle Saloon features nightly entertainment including top rated ragtime piano players. A recreational mecca, Durango features a plethora of family activities including Mesa Verde National Park Operated for 3 generations by the Barker family, The Strater Hotel invites you to experience the best of the Old West and the best of Durango.
Louis L'Amour found the atmosphere so inspirational that he frequently booked rooms 222 and 223 to work on his western novels.
Adjoining Rooms: Adjoining rooms are subject to limited availability. Please notify request at time of booking.
Airport Transportation: Not provided by hotel.
Deposit: Credit card guarantee required to book. Card will be authorized 48 prior to arrival and charged at check out.
Early Check-In/Late Check-Out: Subject to availability; complimentary when available.
Extra Person Fees: $10 per night.
Hotel/Resort Fees & Taxes: Accommodations subject to a resort fee of $3.24 per night. Resort fee covers WiFi, parking, and business services. All reservations are subject to a tax of 9.9%.
Rollaways: Available upon request; complimentary ($15).
One of the West's iconic hotels, the Strater Hotel is the center piece of Durango in every way. Located two blocks from the Historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, it is also the heart of fun and entertainment.
Learn more about the History of The Strater Hotel . | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUamnxK4tBVhvvpx_i | Can You Drink Coffee While Taking Phentermine?
I have seen a lot of people who are great fans of coffee and to be honest I am one of them. However, in your weight loss program, you need to take care of your diet plan in a very specific way.
Phentermine is one of the best weight loss pills in the market one can ever find. It treats obesity and provides you desired results in just a few days.
With the right kind of diet plan and exercise schedule you can get the best results with Phentermine.
Caffeine intake is very important for your body on a daily basis. Drinking coffee makes keeps you energetic and it also boosts your metabolism level.
When you are in your Phentermine cycle, there are a few rules and regulations regarding what you should eat and what you should not.
Drinking coffee while on Phentermine is actually quite beneficial for your weight loss journey; but in a moderate amount. According to a study, drinking coffee while on Phentermine can help you with both mentally and physically.
What are the good effects of drinking coffee while on Phentermine?
Drinking coffee while on Phentermine can have a lot of good effects on your body. Although. There might be a few mild reversed effects too.
Drinking coffee while on Phentermine will boost your metabolism rate.
Your energy level and body stamina increases when you drink coffee during your Phentermine cycle. It will improve your workout routine.
The possibility of "type two" diabetes and obesity reduces a lot when you drink coffee during your Phentermine cycle.
You tend to experience fast Phentermine results while you drink coffee during your Phentermine cycle.
Drinking excessive coffee on your Phentermine cycle might increase the risks of insomnia and over excitement.
Drinking coffee my also increase your blood pressure and heart rate.
You might suffer from gastrointestinal issues.
You may suffer from sleep disorder, emotional instability, self doubt and anxiety when you drink coffee in a high amount while taking Phentermine.
A huge amount of coffee during your Phentermine journey might cause you nausea, vomiting and frequent defecation.
The morning coffee makes everything good, coffee makes you feel like you have won everything. I know! But excessive amount of coffee isn't good for your health.
Although, a moderate amount of coffee is always very useful for your body for various reasons.
So can you drink coffee while on Phentermine?
Well, yes you can. But, you need to limit your consumption of caffeine during the time you are taking Phentermine. If you have high blood pressure or cardiovascular issues, it is better if you do not consume any drinks which have caffeine while taking Phentermine.
However, it has been seen that caffeine can be found on many food, drinks or even on some pills, so keep your blood sugar on check while taking Phentermine.
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BkiUdW84uzlgqFtGn_oZ | Q: Customizing jqGrid subgrid column I took code from this answer and I'm tying to do something like in first picture, to see if it's possible (I know it's is, it's just some JavaScript, HTML and CSS;) ).
Tha second picture is my progress so far.
I put Details text in header:
$("#list_subgrid").append("Details").css('width', '100px');
I changed width of first column:
$(".jqgfirstrow").find("td:first").css({"height":"0px", "width":"100px"});
I can get to result in third picture if I change width of bunch of elements all over the place, but not sure that's correct way. And I can't get rid off horizontal scroll bar.
Have no idea how to put Details text into every cell in first column instead of plus sign, but plus sign can stay there.
And how to switch "subgrid" column to be last instead of first is completely beyond my knowledge...
A: I wrote the answer, which you used as an example, many years ago. Now I would just to place the subgrid data together with the main data of the row, like details property below:
var myGridData = [
// main grid data
{id: "10", col1: "11", col2: "12", details: [
// data for subgrid for the id=10
{id: "10", c1: "aa", c2: "ab", c3: "ac"},
{id: "20", c1: "ba", c2: "bb", c3: "bc"},
{id: "30", c1: "ca", c2: "cb", c3: "cc"}
]},
{id: "20", col1: "21", col2: "22", details: [
// data for subgrid for the id=20
{id: "10", c1: "xx", c2: "xy", c3: "xz"}
]}
];
The expression $(this).jqGrid("getLocalRow", rowid) get the item of the data and $(this).jqGrid("getLocalRow", rowid).details is the subgrid data of the row. As the result we can rewrite the original example like on the demo.
To have the column with the fixed text Details we can use simple formatter
formatter: function () {
return details;
}
where details is defined for example like
var details = "<span class='fa fa-fw fa-plus'></span> " +
"<span class='mylink'>Details</span>";
(I used Font Awesome icon) and class mylink defined like
.mylink { text-decoration: underline; }
Now we can hide the "subgrid" column and to open/close the subgrid by simulation of click event on the hidden cell with + or - icon. We receive the following full code
var myGridData = [
// main grid data
{id: "10", col1: "11", col2: "12", details: [
// data for subgrid for the id=10
{id: "10", c1: "aa", c2: "ab", c3: "ac"},
{id: "20", c1: "ba", c2: "bb", c3: "bc"},
{id: "30", c1: "ca", c2: "cb", c3: "cc"}
]},
{id: "20", col1: "21", col2: "22", details: [
// data for subgrid for the id=20
{id: "10", c1: "xx", c2: "xy", c3: "xz"}
]}
],
$grid = $("#list"),
details = "<span class='fa fa-fw fa-plus'></span> " +
"<span class='mylink'>Details</span>";
$grid.jqGrid({
data: myGridData,
colModel: [
{ name: "col1", label: "Column 1" },
{ name: "col2", label: "Column 2" },
{ name: "details", label: "Details",
align: "center", width: 70,
formatter: function () {
return details;
} }
],
cmTemplate: { width: 200 },
iconSet: "fontAwesome",
autoencode: true,
sortname: "col1",
sortorder: "desc",
pager: true,
caption: "Demonstrate how to create subgrid from local data",
beforeSelectRow: function (rowid, e) {
var $self = $(this),
p = $self.jqGrid("getGridParam"),
$td = $(e.target).closest("tr.jqgrow>td"),
cm = $td.length > 0 ? p.colModel[$td[0].cellIndex] : null,
cmName = cm != null ? cm.name : null;
if (cmName === "details") {
// simulate opening the subgrid
$($td.parent()[0].cells[p.iColByName.subgrid]).click();
// inverse +/-
var $plusMinus = $td.find("span.fa");
if ($plusMinus.hasClass("fa-minus")) {
$plusMinus.removeClass("fa-minus").addClass("fa-plus");
} else {
$plusMinus.removeClass("fa-plus").addClass("fa-minus");
}
}
return true;
},
subGrid: true,
subGridRowExpanded: function (subgridDivId, rowid) {
var $subgrid = $("<table id='" + subgridDivId + "_t'></table>"),
$subgridDiv = $("#" + subgridDivId),
subgridData = $(this).jqGrid("getLocalRow", rowid).details;
$subgridDiv.closest(".subgrid-data").prev(".subgrid-cell").remove();
var colspan = $subgridDiv.closest(".subgrid-data").attr("colspan");
$subgridDiv.closest(".subgrid-data").attr("colspan", parseInt(colspan, 10) + 1);
$subgridDiv.append($subgrid);
$subgrid.jqGrid({
idPrefix: rowid + "_",
data: subgridData,
colModel: [
{ name: "c1", label: "Col 1" },
{ name: "c2", label: "Col 2" },
{ name: "c3", label: "Col 3" }
],
iconSet: "fontAwesome",
autowidth: true,
autoencode: true,
sortname: "c1"
});
$subgrid.jqGrid("setGridWidth", $subgridDiv.width() - 1);
}
}).jqGrid("hideCol", "subgrid");
The corresponding demo one can see here. After clicking of "+ Detailes" one will see the following:
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BkiUfivxK0wg0_75A9td | Winnipeg Monarchs Senior Team World Ice Hockey Champions 1935
World Ice Hockey Championship Trophy
Manitoba Senior Hockey Championships Trophy
World Ice Hockey Championship Trophy | Manitoba Senior Hockey Championships Trophy
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Uploaded By: PRESIDENT on October 16th, 2015
Winnipeg Monarchs Senior Team
World Ice Hockey Champions 1935
Pattison Cup / Manitoba Senior Champions 1934
P.K. Reynolds, Tony Lemay, Victor Lindquist, Romeo Rivers, Cam Shewan, Art Rice-Jones, Roy Hinkle, Norm Yellowlees, Archie Creighton, Albert Lemay,
Coach - Fred Maxwell
Manager - Scotty Oliver
President - Percy Argue
In 1934, the Senior Monarchs won the Manitoba Senior Championship, and in 1935 they represented Canada at the World Ice Hockey Championships held in Davos, Switzerland.
The 1935 National Team roster included three 1932 gold medal winning Olympians: Roy Henkel, Victor Lindquist and Romeo Rivers.
The team was undefeated during the seven-game tournament, six wins, no losses and one tie, scoring 49 goals while allowing 7 goals, and an average of only one goal per game.
The Monarchs opened their world tournament play with a 4-2 victory over Great Britain, led by Norm Yellowlees' two goals. Several Monarchs had multiple goals in the 14-0 drubbing of Latvia in the second game (Romeo Rivers- 4, Yellowlees and Archie Creighton- 3 each, Albert and Tony Lemay- 2 each) as Art Rice-Jones garnered the shutout. Yellowlees and the Lemay brothers each scored twice in defeating Italy 9-0. Tony Lemay had the hat trick against Sweden in a 5-2 win. Brother Albert scored the winner in a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Czechoslovakia, after Vic Lindquist opened the scoring.
In the final game the Monarchs defeated Switzerland by a score of 4-2 to win the world championship title for Canada.
After the winning the World Championship Title, the Monarchs were invited to tour Europe where they played in 66 exhibition games winning 63, tying 2 and losing once to a "British" team that was largely Canadian, before returning home to Canada. Following this successful European tour, the Winnipeg Monarch Senior Club ceased operations.
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BkiUdrU5qYVBYPffxjkq | Today's Healing with the Angels card features a beautiful angel alone in a nature or wilderness setting along with the keyword 'RETREAT'. The angel pictured here has her eyes closed and her hands are outstretched as if she is ready to accept whatever gifts might be placed there. A waterfall can be seen in the background and her feet are slightly immersed in the pond or stream that is fed by this living water. Water represents emotions as well as healing and cleansing, compassion, and love of self. Autumn trees can also be viewed in this scene, a sign that the world is getting ready to retreat into hibernation to withstand the long, harsh winter.
When this angel appears, she is telling you that now is the right time to rest and reflect before moving on to the next phase of your journey. Spend some time alone in thought, clear your mind, and focus on your truth and your priorities. Chances are that you have been trying to do too much lately and with all these many tasks to get done, you haven't had the time to check in with your emotional buy-in or with those that impact your heart so much, your family and friends. Listen to and follow your heart wherever it leads.
When we lead with love, the Universe and the Angels rally behind us and steer us in the right direction. The Gods and the angels speak to us through our heart. Your heart will never lead you astray as long as your intention is pure, loving, and joyful. Open yours up to whatever new truths and visions you are being sent at this time and examine how you really FEEL about them. Then, go with your gut! Know that you are being supported by the Gods and angels as long as your goal is to make the world a better place for all.
Today, may you find peace, healing, and guidance in stillness and retreat! | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUcXnxK6Ot9Pm3uiXX | Description: A sophisticated architecturally styled fixture is designed with a pizazz that is unique, fresh and stylish. Give your decor an extra edge with this breathtaking fixture, which is highlighted with a solid metal structure with Clear Seeded Glass that reveals two stylized Gilded Tobacco finished Candelabra Lamps perched on bobeches. The hardware and frame are also featured in a handsome Gilded Tobacco finish to match. Handcrafted in the USA, Myles is available in custom sizes, styles and finishes, as well as dimmable energy efficient lamping options such as LED. The 8-inch wide wall fixture is UL and CUL listed for damp and dry locations. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUfQPxK7IDPjMdLcyQ | Five great Amish Recipes that can be made simple with ingredients from any supermarket. To get the full flavor of each dish, all recipes must use non-processed and natural ingredients. Since most AmericanÕs do not have the time or desire to prepare a meal in this fashion, there are a few shortcuts that can be taken. The end result will still be satisfying.
Sheppard's Pie is one of the old standards that many Amish families have. It all starts by browning 2 pounds of ground beef, 1/2 large onion and seasoning it with garlic, salt and pepper. Then drain the fat off and place the contents in a bowl. Add a small can of brown gravy, 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup, 2 1/2 cups of water, 1 1/2 cups of sliced carrots and 3/4 cup of peas. Season this to taste and place in casserole dish. Top this with mashed potatoes and bake at 350 F for 45 minutes.
Baked beans are an all around favorite. This starts with soaking 1 pound of navy beans in 6 cups of water overnight. The following morning boil the beans for about 20 minutes. This process is called parboiling since the beans are not to be fully cooked at this time. Drain the water out and cool the beans. Place 1/4 pound of bacon along with a large onion sliced in the dish you will be baking the beans in. Add the beans, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup molasses, 2 teaspoons of dry mustard, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 2 cups of water and salt and pepper to taste. Place in oven at 300 for 6 hours. Periodically add water to keep the beans moist. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUaeLxK5YsWPOodg-Y | In the morning I will be leaving Bardstown on a seven week (give or take) trip. True to form I won't have a destination - I will be heading North (Michigan and Ontario) until it's time to head to Asheville NC for Overland Expo East which starts on October 3rd, then it's back to Bardstown in late October.
This trip I will be testing out my grand plan for use on future trips. Which is to say, no specific destination, no Interstates (backroads only) and the new "200 or 4" rule. This "bendable rule" sets a maximum of 200 miles OR 4 hours of driving a day - then it's time to stop. That "200 or 4" might be too much, given my last trip (3 weeks) I only averaged 60 miles a day, hey - that's why it's a test. The object here (if you haven't already guessed) is a slow journey with time to stop and enjoy the sights.
Take care. Hope you enjoy your journeys. | c4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdEc5qWTBCi0lzOwA | New Matilda saved… Fox News makes you dumb … mags in an iPad era …
Former Age editor Andrew Jaspan's The Conversation website will launch early next year ... does Fox News make you dumb? ... WikiLeaks scores a nerdy twin ...
New Matilda saved. On Wednesday the mammoth subscriberthon to save New Matilda received a last minute reprieve in the form of an interest-free loan. But owner and editor Marni Cordell and associate editor Catriona Menzies-Pike — who had hoped to raise the $175,000 budget target through subscriptions — delayed making a decision on the future of the commentary and analysis website until they'd taken another look at the figures. Well, it's finally official:
Hold onto your hats: New Matilda will be online in 2011! Hooray!
We've done the maths and we're prepared to head into the new year with an interest-free loan to help us make up our budget shortfall. We'll have to pay it back, of course, so we'll continue to seek donations in the new year.
…In addition to the work of NM's regular cohort of writers, you can expect more data-driven journalism in 2011. We're lining up longer view investigative projects too. There's a shiny site redesign to implement as well which will help you access articles on the site more easily. The NSW state election will be on our immediate horizon when we return.
They will be taking a much-deserved break and the new New Matilda returns to publishing on February 1. — Amber Jamieson
Vic political hacks farewell Labor. Esteemed members of the Victorian parliamentary press gallery drank a river of booze at Melbourne's Shark Fin Inn last night to farewell their ALP media unit sparring partners who had alternately leaked and denied them yarns over 11 years of Labor rule. The ABC's Ryan Sheales and Nine's Jacqueline Freegard were both nursing throbbing migraines after the evening, dedicated to recalling the glory days of late night SMSs from communications svengali George Svigos.
The event's special guest was none other than the outgoing Member for Broadmeadows, John Brumby, who delivered a colourful address recalling the zany hits and memories of the Spring Street crew, with hacks gifting him an engraved letter opener in return.
Amusingly, a very sober deputy opposition leader Rob Hulls, who during the campaign weirdly described himself as Brumby's "Robin", arrived at the venue to ferry his Batman away as the stroke of midnight loomed.
The festival of tears will continue this weekend, with private office congregating for some more melancholy at JB's Harcourt farm, where the ex-premier been cooling his heels following Labor's drubbing. Brumby is expected to pull the pin early next year once a preselection parachute can be assured for his prodigy, outgoing ALP state secretary and former staffer Nick Reece. — Andrew Crook
Heard something in the back rooms? And what's your local pollie up to? Crikey wants to know — send us your on or off-the-record tips.
Does Fox News make you dumb? Some would argue Fox News devotees aren't the sharpest tools in the American news shed — and now we have the empirical data to prove it. A survey conducted by World Public Opinion, a project initiated by the University of Maryland, has found Fox News viewers are "significantly more misinformed than consumers of news from other sources". So Glenn Beck isn't a wellspring of informed enlightenment?
Participants were quizzed on several leading US news items, with their responses measured against the facts. Here are just a few choice misnomers, as propagated by the Fox News crew:
60% believe climate change is not occurring
63% believe Obama was not born in the US (or that it is unclear)
72% believe the economy is getting worse
91% believe the stimulus legislation lost jobs
72% believe the health reform law will increase the deficit.
Interestingly, the study also found that regular exposure to Fox News doesn't just erode your intelligence, but also threatens the public's collective IQ by giving misinformed views greater momentum. So, what are our treatment options? High doses of hummus and Omega-3 fatty acids, as part of a strictly Palin-free diet plan. — Crikey intern Alexandra Patrikios
WikiLeaks scores a nerdy twin. In marketing, they say brand recognition is everything — unless you're a fledgling website, struggling to divert attention away from a famous relative. EveryMap is a new Australian site where locals can "share public information on a free, open and transparent platform". Sound familiar?
For clarity's sake, the finger-on-the-online-pulse PR minds at EveryMap decided to dispel any inaccurate comparisons between their site and the now-infamous WikiLeaks with a blazing headline for their first media release:
"NOT WIKILEAKS … NEW LEGAL AND LOCAL INFORMATION SHARING AUSTRALIAN WEBSITE LAUNCHES WITHOUT LEAKED DOCUMENTS."
If WikiLeaks is the online equivalent of a guerrilla fighter, then EveryMap is that kid who always offers to clean the whiteboard after class. The media release makes painfully explicit that EveryMap, unlike WikiLeaks, is about sharing "local news & happenings, not international politics, though the principle of anonymity still applies". Locals can upload information to meet the pressing challenges of suburban life, such as "potholes" and "graffiti".
Forget Clinton calling China our "banker" or that Arbib is an American mole — potholes around Australia, your days are numbered. — Crikey intern Alexandra Patrikios
Larry King signs off
"When the lights dim on his desk this evening, Larry King, the primetime interview host for CNN for the last 25 years, will hang up his trademark braces and cede his throne to the British talent show judge and former editor Piers Morgan …" — The Independent
American writers help Obama craft his plotline
"Click on cable television or flip to the opinion pages, and you'll discover that whenever things aren't going the president's way, it's because he has lost control of the narrative. In other words, the Obama camp is desperately in need of a re-write." — The Daily Beast
American newspaper open to the public
"At the new offices of The Register Citizen in this faded old mill town, there's a sign out front welcoming residents to come in for coffee and muffins at the Newsroom Café … Mimeographed fliers reading 'Public Welcome!' invite people to walk in and participate in the 4 p.m. story conference …" — The New York Times
Top 10 most overused LinkedIn buzzwords
"According to our LinkedIn profiles, a great many of us tend to describe ourselves as motivated team players with extensive experience. Ironically, 'innovative' is the second-most clichéd word found in LinkedIn profiles. You'd think we'd be able to be more innovative with our vocabularies, no?" — Mashable
How the iPad will change tabloid magazine covers
"The cover of a celebrity magazine is crucial when it comes to sales. It will play an even larger roll on the IPad starting in 2011. Here's how…" — The Huffington Post
Ex-Fairfax chief set for media comeback
"Two years after being ousted from the role of Fairfax Media chief executive, David Kirk has reaffirmed his interest in the media sector. He has made a $5 million investment in Sydney-based online video and digital media group Viocorp International …" — The Australian
Fairfax glossy editor says mag's failure 'inevitable'
"I am genuinely disappointed to have this Fairfax magazine insert depart the domestic media landscape, partly because it was the one Australian men's magazine that didn't reinforce a macho and s-xiest attitude or have (male) t-ts on the cover, but mostly because of the talented staff … But it didn't bode well from the outset." — Mumbrella | commoncrawl | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUdH05qsFAf8zx0S08 | Products Liability | May 29, 2019
By: Gregory G. Hopper
From 2003 to 2015, 3M Company manufactured and sold Combat Arms Earplugs to all four branches of the U.S. military. The earplugs were meant to block or cancel loud noises that could lead to hearing loss and tinnitus, a serious medical condition that causes a person to hear a constant roar/buzz noise.
Unfortunately, the earplugs 3M sold were too short for proper insertion into many users' ears and the earplugs gradually and subtly loosened until they were no longer effective. As a result, thousands of service members were exposed to loud noises over years of service and have suffered hearing loss and developed tinnitus.
3M's Combat Arms Earplugs were marketed and sold as advanced foam earplugs that would protect users by filtering peak level noises. The earplugs were dual sided. One side went in the ear to dampen peak level noises like gunshots and explosions. The other side sat just outside the ear canal to act as a filter blocking continuous loud noises from like aircraft and vehicles.
In July 2018, 3M settled a False Claims Act lawsuit brought by the federal government alleging that it knowingly sold dual-ended Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2 (CAEv2) to the military without disclosing defects that hampered their effectiveness. With the support of a whistleblower, the government alleged that 3M and its predecessor, Aearo Technologies, Inc., knew the CAEv2 was too short and could loosen imperceptibly while in use. 3M and Aearo knew that the earplugs did not perform adequately and sold them anyway. The claim was brought by the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina, the Army Criminal Investigation Command, and the Defense Criminal Investigative Service. 3M agreed to pay the government $9.1 million in damages under the terms of the settlement.
Though significant, the 3M settlement does not compensate the tens of thousands of service members who were injured as a result of its actions.
Current lawsuits
Hundreds of veterans have filed lawsuits against 3M and Aearo Technologies seeking compensation for injuries they suffered including hearing loss and tinnitus. These lawsuits allege that the design of the CAEv2 was defective and unreasonably dangerous and caused them to suffer permanent injuries. The claims are in the process of being centralized for joint discovery in a single Multi-District Litigation.
What do I do if I have been injured?
If you or a loved one meet the following criteria, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible:
Served in the military from 2003 to 2015,
Wore the CAEv2 in high noise environments,
Developed hearing loss or tinnitus.
"These are serious claims with serious injuries. The military purchased earplugs from 3M to prevent soldiers from developing hearing loss and tinnitus. If 3M knew that its earplugs were defective and dangerous and sold them anyway, it should be held responsible for all of the harms and consequences of its actions," said Greg Hopper, a partner at Bekman, Marder, Hopper, Malarkey & Perlin.
Bekman, Marder, Hopper, Malarkey & Perlin is a well-respected and well-established law firm that represents seriously injured people throughout Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic. Its lawyers have been recognized as Super Lawyers in personal injury matters, and Mr. Hopper has been recognized as Baltimore's Top Rated Products Liability Attorney.
BMA can be reached by phone at (410)539-6633, and Mr. Hopper can be reached by email at hopper@bmalawfirm.com. | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUfHG6NNjgBpvIDVVx | Sadalsuud (Beta Aquarii) je nejjasnější hvězda v souhvězdí Vodnáře asi 505 světelných let od Země.
Název
β Aquarii/Beta Aquarii je Bayerovo označení hvězdy.
Tradiční název Sadalsuud pochází z arabského سعد السعود sa'd al-su'ūd, "nejšťastnější ze šťastných".
Vlastnosti
Sadalsuud je nejjasnější hvězda souhvězdí Vodnáře s hvězdnou velikostí 2,89 a spektrální třídou G0Ib. Od roku 1943 je používána jako jeden ze stabilních bodů, podle kterých jsou klasifikovány ostatní hvězdy. Hvězda má 6 až 6,5 hmotnosti Slunce, 50násobný poloměr a 2 300 násobek sluneční zářivosti. Odhadovaná povrchová teplota je 5 700 K, tedy podobná jako u Slunce.
Dvojhvězda
Sadalsuud se při pohledu pouhým okem jeví jako jedna hvězda, ovšem dalekohledem lze spatřit dva slabé optické průvodce. První z nich má zdánlivou hvězdnou velikost 11,0 a druhý 11,6.
Reference
Hvězdy v souhvězdí Vodnáře
Žlutí veleobři | wikipedia | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUfho5qhLBs6lRtB7C | A good number of people want to visit a number of places before they die. Visiting the place in question and having good memories about the place in question would be awesome. As a result, one would need to visit places that will maximize fun such that one balances between the natural environment and built environment. On would need to try and visit the coast and make sure that he or she visits a coastline that would engrave memories in his or her head. One, for example, would need to catch sunset while staring at the ocean. One can only imagine a view of the sun sink into the ocean. It would even be more breathtaking where one took a view of sunset and at the same time enjoy migration of whales and other sea creatures.
It would also be fun for one to have a place he or she can hike along the coast. One would need to make sure that he or she arrange activities along the coast that will maximize fun. A hike trail along the coast can be as fun and hence one would need to put such a place on his or her must visit list. While one drains his or her energy during the hike, he or she would need to be revitalizing his or her memories from good view around him or her.
One would also need to visit a place where he or she can access good food. As a result, most people will not go to places where there is no good food. As a result, one would need to pay a visit to a place with great hotels and restaurants. To those who love drinking, they would also need to evaluate great places they can take a bottle or two. One may also have with him ice cream lovers and hence need to make their day fun as well. One would not need to go by road even when he or she can use water. Where one is traveling to an island, it would be wise for one to take a ferry even when there is a road linking the mainland and the island in question. | c4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdgk4ubnhDOg0XDWb | Q: Make UIPanGestureRecognizer stretch when pulling past certain threshold I'm trying to implement something similar to how Mac/iOS web pages are implemented, where if you pull past a certain threshold, the main view becomes "stretchy" and moves based on the velocity of the pull.
The difference, though, is I'm trying to do this horizontally for UITableViewCells with a UIPanGestureRecognizer.
I've got a handlePan method:
- (void)handlePan:(UIPanGestureRecognizer *)recognizer
{
[recognizer setMaximumNumberOfTouches:1];
CGPoint velocity = [recognizer velocityInView:self];
int panDelta = ([recognizer locationInView:self].x - [recognizer locationInView:self.superview].x);
if (recognizer.state == UIGestureRecognizerStateBegan) {
_originalCenter = self.center;
}
if (recognizer.state == UIGestureRecognizerStateChanged) {
CGPoint translation = [recognizer translationInView:self];
float xVal = 0;
if (panDelta <= 38) {
xVal = _originalCenter.x + translation.x;
} /*else {
// this is where I struggle.
xVal = _originalCenter.x;
}*/
self.center = CGPointMake(xVal, _originalCenter.y);
}
if (recognizer.state == UIGestureRecognizerStateEnded) {
CGRect newFrame;
int xOffset = 0;
newFrame = CGRectMake(xOffset, self.frame.origin.y,
self.bounds.size.width, self.bounds.size.height);
[UIView animateWithDuration:0.2 animations:^{
self.frame = newFrame;
}];
}
}
I don't have any specific algorithm to create the "stretchiness"; all I'm trying to do is make it so the sliding doesn't go as wide as the user's interaction is, and is fluid.
Ideas?
A: I think you are looking for a simple function with a horizontal asymptote indicating a maximum offset:
// this is where I struggle.
CGFloat maxOffset = 50.0; // change as you like
CGFloat elementWidth = ?; // fill in the width of your view animated, eg: self.frame.size.width
CGFloat absPannedOffset = fabsf(translation.x);
CGFloat rico = powf(elementWidth, 2) / maxOffset;
CGFloat absOffset = (((- 1 / rico) * powf(absPannedOffset - elementWidth, 2)) + maxOffset);
if (pannedOffset < 0) {
xVal = -absOffset;
} else {
xVal = absOffset;
}
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BkiUdrDxaJJQnMsb0Iey | Plantation's newest addition to the range is Bamboo Elite flooring – a beautiful, natural flooring option made from three layers of bamboo strips in a strong, stable cross ply structure. The top layer is made from "vertical" strips of bamboo laminated together to give a gorgeous, natural bamboo look in "coffee" colour tones.
Bamboo Elite makes for an eco-friendly and stylish timber flooring or laminate flooring alternative – with all the other great benefits that bamboo provides. Why choose bamboo? Click here to find out more.
A wax coating is applied to the edges of the boards during manufacture, so that when the locking system is engaged, the tight join helps prevent water penetration in the event of minor spills.
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BkiUdzc4dbgg-nPSso3Q | Erna Meyer (Berlín, Alemania, 13 de febrero de 1890 - Haifa, Israel, marzo de 1975) fue una doctora en economía alemana.
Biografía
Meyer fue considerada una de las mayores expertas sobre economía doméstica en Alemania. Recibió influencias de Christine Frederick, quien había escrito el libro Household Engineering, aparecido en 1919, dándole pie a la redacción del texto titulado Rationalisierung der Verbrauchswirtschaft um Haushalt, en el que comparaba el trabajo en el hogar y en la fábrica. En 1926 publicó un libro titulado Der neue Haushalt (El nuevo hogar), una especie de guía doméstica para el uso de la casa, un análisis de los trabajos domésticos con mirada funcionalista a la vez que un intento por acotar y conocer todos los movimientos en el interior del hogar para maximizar el uso de las superficies mínimas y rentabilizar el tiempo de la mujer. Este llegó a convertirse en líder de ventas tras su primera edición, llegando a alcanzar 41 reediciones. A partir de 1929 publicó la revista Neue Hauswirtschaft (Nueva economía doméstica).
Actuó en calidad de redactora de los capítulos del programa centrado en la eficacia doméstica (junto con la asociación de amas de casa de Stuttgart) de Mies van der Rohe. Entendía la cocina como el centro de la vida doméstica.
Participó en la exposición realizada por la Werkbund en Stuttgart en 1927, mediante el proyecto urbanístico de viviendas experimentales Weissenhof. Se centró en el asesoramiento para el desarrollo del espacio culinario diseñado por J J P Oud, ya que uno de los campos en los que se buscó y admitió la competencia profesional de las mujeres fue precisamente en este. Meyer compartía la convicción de que el trabajo en la cocina debe realizarse estando sentado.
Ante el advenimiento de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, se vio obligada a emigrar a Palestina, donde continuó transmitiendo sus ideas en torno al hogar y el ámbito doméstico. Siguió trabajando como escritora, a la vez que también ejerció como escritora en una escuela de Jerusalén.
Bibliografía
MARTÍN HERNÁNDEZ, Manuel. La casa en la arquitectura moderna: Respuestas a la cuestión de la vivienda. Barcelona: Reverté, 2014.
MUXÍ MARTÍNEZ, Zaida. Mujeres, casas y ciudades: Más allá del umbral. Barcelona: DPR-Barcelona, 2018.
Referencias
Economistas del siglo XX
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BkiUd4vxK6-gD0Srd6Xg | FedEx CEO says trade war surprised him like a 'Mike Tyson' punch in the face
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FedEx's (FDX) top executive assailed current U.S. trade policy as more protectionist measures threaten to upend the courier company's business plans and take a bite out of its bottom line.
"It reminds me a bit about that old adage of Mike Tyson that everybody has got a plan until they get hit in the mouth," FedEx CEO Fred Smith said. "So clearly, we've been very disappointed over the last few years with the assumptions that we made on the growth in international trade, particularly with the Trump administration."
Smith made his remarks during a call with investors Tuesday in response to Barclays analyst Brandon Oglenski's inquiry into FedEx's growth strategy, especially relating to the company's Express international air shipping business.
FedEx Express' operating income came under pressure in the fourth quarter, and the company declined to project fiscal 2020 earnings results for the segment. FedEx said trade disputes and low global growth rates created "significant uncertainty" for the business unit.
"The United States policy since 1934 with Roosevelt and Secretary of State Cordell Hull was to expand international trade," Smith said. "And now we have a huge dispute where the United States is basically become protectionist defined as, 'I'll make everything I need in my own borders. I don't need to import things and quite frankly don't particularly need to export them.'"
Smith also acknowledged what he considered to be flaws with other countries' trade policies as well, which have further confounded global trade flows.
"We don't agree with the Chinese position on trade either – and have been very vocal about that – which is mercantilist," he added.
In its fourth-quarter earnings release Tuesday, FedEx reported that its results for the current fiscal year would be negatively impacted by "weakness in global trade and industrial production." The company guided toward a mid-single-digit percentage point decline in fiscal 2020 diluted earnings per share, after adjusting for certain retirement plans and integration expenses related to its acquisition of TNT Express.
For the fiscal fourth quarter, FedEx reported better-than-expected results on the top and bottom lines, delivering adjusted earnings per share of $5.01 on revenue of $17.8 billion.
'Virtually impossible task'
FedEx has also taken issue with other dealings in U.S. trade policy.
The Memphis, Tennessee-based company earlier this week filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Commerce Department requesting that the government "be permanently enjoined from enforcing the export administration regulations against FedEx in circumstances when the company has no knowledge that the contents of the shipment are subject to the [Export Administration Regulations]," FedEx's general counsel said.
In a court filing, FedEx said that the export restriction rules "essentially deputize FedEx to police the contents of the millions of packages it ships daily even though doing so is a virtually impossible task, logistically, economically, and in many cases, legally." FedEx argues that it should not be liable in the event that it accidentally ships products violating the Trump administrations' restrictions.
FedEx is suing the US Department of Commerce for requiring the shipping company to implement extra screening efforts to enforce export bans. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The lawsuit, which does not specifically name Chinese telecommunications company Huawei in its court filing, took place after the U.S. government in May added Huawei to a list of entities barred from receiving U.S. technology without a license from the Commerce Department. Shortly thereafter, Huawei complained that FedEx had delivered several of its packages to incorrect addresses, sparking an investigation into FedEx by China.
On Tuesday, FedEx CEO Smith disputed claims that the incidences with Huawei were the primary motivation for the decision to file the lawsuit.
"The Huawei packages were only peripherally involved in this lawsuit that we filed," he said. "And in fact, it goes back many, many years, which is in the lawsuit itself and it concerns not contraband, which many people have confused the lawsuit as concerning. It concerns import and export controls as administered by the Department of Commerce."
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross disagreed with FedEx's position in an interview with Fox News Tuesday, saying, "The regulation states that common carriers cannot knowingly ship items in contravention of the entity list or other export control authorities. It does not require a common carrier to be a policeman or to know what's in every package."
Smith noted that five new companies were added to the Commerce Department's Entity List of companies last Friday "with extraordinarily opaque requirements" around export regulation. Smith said fines for violations currently total $250,000 per package.
Emily McCormick is a reporter for Yahoo Finance. Follow her on Twitter: @emily_mcck
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Boeing 737 Max groundings 'pressure' U.S. economic data: Wells Fargo
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Ensuring Every Undocumented Student Succeeds
Ensuring Every Undocumented Student Succeeds:
A Report on Access to Public Education for Undocumented Children
April 11, 2016 – Recent raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials at public schools have had a chilling effect on the education of recently arrived children – including those seeking asylum from the violence in Central American – according to a report published today by Georgetown University Law Center's Human Rights Institute (HRI) and the Women's Refugee Commission.
The report, Ensuring Every Undocumented Student Succeeds: A Report on Access to Public Education for Undocumented Children, found a lack of awareness or resources in public school systems create obstacles to school enrollment for undocumented children.
"U.S. law is clear on this point –no child in the United States should be excluded from public education," said Mikaela Harris, a Georgetown Law student and co-author of the report. "What we found is that that doesn't always play out in practice."
One social worker recounted the story of a 13-year-old who loves school but is now afraid to wait outside for the bus. Another advocate made clear that a lot of kids are dropping out because they are scared to even try to go to school.
The report calls for districts and schools to improve policies that discriminate against undocumented students and inhibit their education, and for both ICE and educational bodies to develop policies that protect a child's access to education from the chilling effects of ICE raids.
"Our research identified violations of both U.S. and international law in providing educational opportunities for these children," said Jennifer Podkul, Senior Program Officer at the Women's Refugee Commission.
"Discouraging undocumented children from enrolling or otherwise discriminating against them in the public education system contradicts our country's fundamental values of providing equal opportunity for all," said Caitlin Callahan, a Georgetown Law student and co-author of the report.
HRI is the focal point of human rights at Georgetown University Law Center and helps ensure its place as a center of excellence in human rights teaching and training as well as in producing policy-relevant and influential human rights ideas and research.
The Women's Refugee Commission improves the lives and protects the rights of women, children and youth displaced by conflict and crisis. We research their needs, identify solutions and advocate for programs and policies to strengthen their resilience.
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Media Coverage of the Report:
Garance Burke, Report: Immigrant Children Blocked from Enrolling in School, Associated Press, April 11, 2016 (also appearing in the Washington Post).
A. Martinez, Report: Public Education Inaccessible to Immigrant Students in Some States, Southern California Public Radio (KPCC), April 11, 2016.
Laura Rivera, Escuelas Públicas Que Cierran Puertas a Estudiantes Indocumentados Violan la Ley, Diario Las Americas, April 13, 2016.
Obstaculos para la Educacion de Ninos Indocumentados, Telemundo, April 14, 2016.
Michele Waslin, Undocumented Children Face These Challenges in Accessing Public Education, Immigration Impact (American Immigration Council), April 14, 2016.
Simon Carroll, GULC Report Finds Undocumented Students Face Significant Hurdles, The Hoya, April 19, 2016.
Tim Walker, How Undocumented Students are Turned Away from Public Schools, NEA Today, April 22, 2016.
Emily Deruy, Across the Border and Into School, The Atlantic, August 20, 2016.
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BkiUdHrxK7Tt6AlxDrX7 | Two leading forces in the queer underground music scene join forces in the first single from Zach Adam's new LGBTQ music label, "Magic Town Media".
Multi-talented out musicians Zach Adam and Adam Joseph are uniting on the first single from Zach Adam's new LGBTQ music label, Magic Town Media, and fans will not be able to escape their "Gravity." "Adam and I have been collaborating for years as songwriters, but this is the first time we are releasing an original track together," explains Zach Adam, the international music and video maker whose incredible skills on stage and in the recording booth have earned him the moniker as "gay music authority." "Originally, we had the idea to do a song about love being a force of nature but a new, deeper, meaning and feeling began to develop as we started laying down vocals in the studio." "Suddenly, our love and break up song revealed a layer that might raise awareness and give comfort to those who need it most," says Adam Joseph. Written by the powerhouse duo and produced by Zach, "Gravity" is a soaring pop track about yearning to overcome addiction and depression. It features Adam Joseph's soulful tenor vocals over lush synths, sweeping choruses and intense percussion. It is the first release from Zach Adam's new LGBTQ music label, Magic Town Media, as well as the first single from his upcoming album, and to gain attention across a wide array of dance floors and media platforms, Magic Town Media is supporting the record with a superstar collection of remixes and a captivating music video. "Zach Adam Feat. Adam Joseph: Gravity" is available now on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.
Adam Joseph is an award-winning vocalist, producer, recording engineer and songwriter. He has released two solo albums and been a featured vocalist on songs with Grammy nominated DJ/Producer Bob Sinclar, Wet Fingers, Plastik Funk, and Lem Springsteen of Mood II Swing. He has been remixed by Bass Jackers, David Jones and Deeplomatik. Joseph has also written songs for #1 Billboard artists Inaya Day and Lea Lorien, among others. His latest viral smash, "Linda Evangelista," featuring Aja from RuPaul's Drag Race was featured on the reunion special of the popular Vh1 show. Adam Joseph has been featured in Billboard, OUT and Paper magazines, as well as The Village Voice, The LA Times and CNN.
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Fresh off his bizarre Oval Office visit with President Donald Trump, hip-hop megastar Kanye West drew a crowd when he joined a Democratic mayoral hopeful and Chance the Rapper in a sidewalk appearance on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago police say there are no known threats to the city and they are in "real-time communication" with the Secret Service after explosive devices were reportedly sent to former President Barack Obama and other high-profile politicians.
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BkiUfj3xK7kjXIK5t3zL | Many years ago I read 'Fingerprints of the Gods' by Graham Hancock. I clearly remember one of the stories from the book.
The story tells of a sophisticated civilization in Central America that dramatically disappeared. One of the theories as to the causes of the 'extinction' of this civilization goes as follows: This 'well off' people consumed all the resources in their surrounds to the point where they could no longer sustain themselves, and the whole civilization dramatically and suddenly collapsed.
I could not understand this. Why would people continue consuming their resources at an unsustainable rate? Surely they could collectively see that an impending disaster was looming? After all, this was to all accounts, a sophisticated civilization.
The author claims that the civilization collapsed because the inhabitants were not prepared to rein in their rampant consumption. They carried on living the way they were accustomed to, until there was nothing left.
Are we facing a similar scenario today?
There is overwhelming evidence that the rate at which we are emitting climate forcing gases into the atmosphere is leading to significant climate change. We will never be 100% certain what the implications of this are. However, the warnings are dire: Global warming, rising sea levels, droughts and violent storms. These are all indicators pointing to the destruction of our current way of life, our civilization.
Are we as a society taking heed of the warnings?
The Paris Agreement of 2015 appears to indicate that we are. The Paris Agreement, under the auspices of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), was widely accepted by governments around the world with the aim to stopping the march towards uncontrolled climate change. It is a shining example of working together to find a solution to a global problem.
Fast forward to the present: President Donald Trump of the United States of America announced that he intended to withdraw the USA from the Paris Agreement. Is this a catastrophe?
One government's withdrawal will not cause the whole to collapse, especially if the people and organisations of that country continue to support and implement the Paris Agreement.
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BkiUdIo4ubnjot1QXrM1 | Local travel agent, Dianne Newcomer, sits down with us to discuss life and the benefits of working with a travel agency.
Traveling these days can be stressful! Not to mention, it can be very expensive if you do not find the right deals. The internet is an option we all have used before, but is it the most effective method of planning a vacation? Seeking the help of a travel agent can ensure that you are making the best possible decisions when preparing for your getaway! Local travel agent, Dianne Newcomer, has worked with the Monroe Travel Service for years and can assist you with all of your travel needs. She sat with us for 15 minutes to get to know her and how her position at Monroe Travel Service has helped many locals create the vacation destination of their dreams.
Where are you from and what was your childhood like?
I grew up in Winnsboro, TX, a small town that was a whole lot like Andy Griffith's Mayberry. It was the kind of place where you knew everybody and everybody knew your business. I honestly believe the old African proverb about "it taking a village to raise a child" is so true, and I was very fortunate to have challenging and kind teachers, both at school and church, excellent coaches, and so many other people to know well enough to follow their example.
Also, I had the best and coolest parents ever! Our family never had much, but we always had enough. Mama and daddy doted on their three girls, made us believe we were special and taught us that anything was possible if we tried. They also wanted us girls to know there was a bigger world beyond the city limit signs of Winnsboro, which meant we took a lot of road trips. How my parents survived the whining, bickering, and singing of three girls in the backseat of a car without all the techno gadgets of today is honestly beyond me!
When it came time for college, my daddy insisted I leave my safe little world in east Texas and head all the way to Lubbock and Texas Tech University. He thought the different culture of west Texas would do me good, and he was right! I loved college and graduated with a degree in English, an engagement ring, and a teaching job at a high school in San Antonio, TX, where my husband-to-be, Rob, was in the Air Force.
It was easy; I basically married the right person! Rob's mom, Irene Newcomer Solomon, had been running Monroe Travel Service for years, and we moved back to Monroe so he could finish his degree at Northeast Louisiana University. In the early 70's, there was a teacher glut, and I could not get a job, so my sweet mother-in-law hired me. I have been here ever since.
What do you love about being a travel agent?
It is the best job in the world! Our clients want to come see us. We sell fun, so how could it not be great? Every day is different and brings a whole new set of requests. Of course, the job can be tedious and challenging. We work hard to save our clients time, money and disappointment by knowing as much as possible about new resorts, destinations, tour companies, airlines, and cruise lines.
There are so many different ways to experience the world, and the internet can be confusing and frustrating. A fancy website or trip advisor report does not always tell the real story. As a travel agent, we have resources, including client feedback, that can be invaluable to someone planning a trip. We may not have been everywhere, but know where to find the right people with the answers.
The business has given us the opportunity to see so much of the world. What a gift that has been for us, as well as our two daughters and now our grandchildren. We are lucky; we travel to make your travels better, so it is a tax write-off.
Is there anything that you dislike about being a travel agent?
I work too hard and do not have enough time to travel. I am almost 70-years-old; time is not on my side. There is so much of the world Rob and I want to see, but this is a job that is hard to walk away from. We like it.
Ideally, we would love if someone walked in our office tomorrow, wanted to buy our business, and agreed to let us work for them and travel for about six months out of the year. That would make being a travel agent a totally dream job at this stage of our lives!
Why should someone still book with a travel agency instead of booking a trip online on their own? What are some of the perks?
I wish I could give you names of clients who could answer that question better, but let me just give you a quick example. I just saved a couple over $1,000 on a business class airfare to Europe from the price they had been researching. Their friends, who were traveling with them, wanted to fly in Delta Comfort across the Atlantic to Budapest. The Delta website showed it was not possible, but I got it done.
I am not saying as travel agents we can manage such good "deals" every time, but why deal with strangers? Not only does our travel agency support your schools and city with our taxes, but we are bonded (your money is safe with us) and we are right here! You can easily find us if you have questions or if anything goes wrong.
The bottom line is that it is nice to have someone looking out for you when you travel. To be honest, I could mow my yard, but I do not want to do it. Many of us have a personal CPA, hairdresser, pool guy, landscaper, insurance salesman, trainer, financial adviser, and banker, it just makes sense to have personal travel agent!
What make Monroe Travel different from other local travel agencies?
I do not know if I can answer that question objectively, but I do think our staff is very professional, extremely conscientious, and very well-traveled. We have all been working together a long time and, to paraphrase that farmers insurance commercial: "When you have seen a lot, you know a lot."
How long have you been writing about travel?
I guess it was about 12 years when the News-Star agreed to have a Travel Page every Sunday if I would write a column, and I jumped on the opportunity. The old English teacher in me loves doing it and writing about the wonder in our world is an easy topic for me.
What do you want the community to know about Monroe Travel?
Monroe Travel Service has been appointed and receives a commission from the major resorts, tour companies, airlines, and cruise lines of the world, so it costs the traveler nothing extra to use our expertise and experience.
We are an advocate for you. How you see the world matters to us, and, if you look at the fact that Monroe Travel Service has survived in the competitive world of travel for over 55 years, then I would say we must be doing something right. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUbxrxK6Ot9V_E2o5E | RCW: Home is where the heart is
For graduate-transfer Lisa Blair home isn't just where she grew up and her family isn't just those she was raised with, as Kansas and the KU women's basketball team have become her home and family away from home.
A house is simply numerous walls with windows and doors that is held together by a roof. A house becomes a home because of the people who share it, whether it be family, friends or even teammates. Senior forward Lisa Blair has lived in several houses in various locations, but it's the family she is surrounded by that has made each a home.
Whether she's in Brooklyn, New York or Lawrence, Kansas, Blair's family and new second family, Kansas women's basketball, has made wherever she is living at the moment feel like home, which are two important things to the graduate transfer from Ohio State.
Long before Blair was born, her mother's family decided to leave Jamaica and make a new home in New York. That opportunity has opened doors for everyone in Blair's family over the years, but also proved the value and importance in family.
"My grandma has seven kids and they actually didn't all come here together," Blair said. "My mom was amongst the first kids to come over when she was 14. My aunt told me about how the older kids were in America for eight years before the rest (of the family) got to come over."
Although it took eight years for the family to be reunited under one roof, it didn't take long before the family grew and they remained close from then on. On any given night, Blair could be found around the dinner table with 15 or more relatives.
"You know how families get together for the holidays?" said Blair. "All your relatives come (over), that was an everyday thing for us. Every day felt like a big gathering. Every meal was like Thanksgiving."
For Blair, growing up with a large family meant that three generations lived within walking distance of her home. Every meal, every event and every celebration was big, especially when members of her family that emigrated from Jamaica gained U.S. citizenship.
"We always threw a party when someone got their citizenship," said Blair. "It's so fun and meant a lot. My family uprooted their lives (to go to New York). They lived in the country (in Jamaica), literally on the top of a cliff, and for them to transition to New York, it couldn't be anymore opposite."
Although the country side of Jamaica and the busy streets of New York City don't have anything in common, Blair's family made NYC home and took a chance to follow their dreams.
"They were able to transition and be successful," Blair said. "It amazes me. They were uprooted but found a way to make it work and succeed at life."
While her family worked tirelessly to adjust to its new home, the traditions and customs from Jamaica were never far away. Blair may be amongst the first generation of her family born in the U.S., but had a unique childhood that mixed American city life together with farm life from Jamaica.
"I didn't have the typical American upbringing, so it was interesting," said Blair. "I was born in America, but was raised with a lot of Jamaican traditions. We grew up with the same traditions that my mom grew up with in Jamaica. You grew up learning to cook, clean and have chores at a very young age. My family kept the same traditions as far as how you raised the children. They Americanized it a little bit, like our house in Jamaica isn't as modern as it is in New York, but we were still raised as if we are on the farm."
Chores and helping around the house were just the beginning of the foundation that shaped her work ethic and drive. Academics were also stressed to Blair as the most important thing outside of family. Blair knew that going to college wasn't a choice, but rather a necessity.
Little did Blair know, the game she had been around for some time would provide an opportunity to continue her education and earn not one, but two degrees.
"I would've never thought basketball would provide all this for me, especially since I started playing basketball in ninth grade," Blair said. "I didn't take basketball seriously until the end of my sophomore year. Once I started taking it seriously, I had two years to see where it could get me. I can't believe this happened to me."
With each offer letter that came in, Blair's excitement about the future grew. It wasn't long until she realized that her new found love of basketball wouldn't just provide her the opportunity to earn a college degree, but might take her away from her large family.
"I was a little nervous to go far away, for the sake of leaving my family, but my mom was very adamant in telling me to take the opportunity and see other places," said Blair. "She was sad to see me go, but she wanted me to venture out and be on my own. I feel like (because of) her circumstances coming here, she definitely pushed me to branch out and be on my own."
After being named a McDonald's All-America nominee and ranked the 38th-best center in the 2012 recruiting class, Blair committed to Ohio State. She packed her bags and headed to Ohio to begin her collegiate basketball career.
Blair moved away from home for the first time with some reservations of leaving her family behind, but knew it was an opportunity she couldn't pass up because she was able to pay her way through school.
"My mom worked so hard to get to where she is and she doesn't have to worry about how she's going to put me through college or how we are going to pay for this," Blair explained. "Now she doesn't have to worry, she doesn't have to pay for my education, which is expensive. She already had to pay her way through college and help put my brother through school. It makes me feel good knowing that she doesn't have to worry about putting me through school."
Moving away from her family became a small price to pay for Blair. It wasn't an easy decision, but one that both Blair and her mother became more and more comfortable with.
"At first, as a parent, it's definitely hard to see your kids move away," said Lorraine Blair, Lisa's mother. "She had started traveling before she went away to school, so when she went to Ohio State it wasn't as difficult. It was also easier because I knew the other families (at Ohio State), so then it wasn't difficult at all to see her go."
Knowing that Blair was surrounded by other families and her basketball family made it easier for her mother to let her travel thousands of miles away from home for the first time. Growing up in a large family allowed Blair to learn early on how to blend into large groups and work together with all sorts of personalities.
"Growing up with a large family has helped me transition easier going to new places and meeting new people," said Blair. "Being surrounded by so many people and personalities taught me how to work with all kinds of people because I have dealt my entire life with all these different personalities."
Being able to work well with varying personalities is a trait that has allowed Blair to succeed on and off the hardwood. She is able to adapt with just about anyone, which comes in handy as a part of a team, whether on the court or not.
"She wasn't sheltered and she wasn't the only child," Lorraine Blair explained. "She knows how to get along well others because she had so many (family members) here that had different personalities. That helped her more than if she was an only child."
Although Columbus and the Buckeyes became a home and family, after Blair earned her undergraduate degree she realized she had one year of eligibility left and wanted to make the most of her education before hanging up her jersey for the last time.
Blair has always had an eye for fashion, but wanted to earn her master's degree while competing in her fifth year of eligibility. The 6-foot-5 center reopened the recruiting process in hopes of finding a home once again.
"One of the big things that I told all coaches was that I need to be somewhere that I could be comfortable right away," Blair said. "I'm in a time period where I need to feel that family vibe. I wanted to be somewhere that I could feel at home, easily, and that's something that I felt when I came to Kansas."
Finding a home in Kansas for her final year of basketball was exciting for Blair, who immediately found everything she was looking for. But, she was once again faced with moving away from her family and home in New York and this time it was even further away.
"It was definitely hard because she (my mom) did want me to move back home," Blair said. "We were even looking at places back home, but again, she also wanted me do what felt right."
Kansas felt right and felt like home even after only spending a few days in Lawrence. The biggest draw for Blair to come to KU to play in Allen Fieldhouse and work toward her master's degree was the family-like atmosphere.
The Jayhawks trip to Europe in the summer of 2016 sped up the process of forming relationships with Blair's teammates, coaches and support staff. Blair began taking classes in July like her teammates and headed abroad for a 10-day European tour through France and Switzerland.
"When I first got here, I didn't really get a chance to spend time with everyone, but in Europe I got to spend time with everyone," said Blair. "It honestly helped me create relationships with people that I didn't get to spend time with (before the trip)."
It wasn't just 10-days of bonding with her new team that made Kansas women's basketball become her second family. Head coach Brandon Schneider has cultivated a family-first approach from the moment he stepped foot on campus in 2015.
"He's a caring person and family comes first," Blair said of her new head coach. "He makes sure that this is your second family, so he's very big on us being a part of his family."
With an adventure abroad and a coach's philosophy that mimicked her own, Blair knew she had made the right choice in coming to Kansas to join the Jayhawk family.
She now had a two families, one in New York and one in Kansas. Over the last several months, Blair has endured the ups and downs of being a college student. Through the good times and even the moments she misses home, Blair has 14 new sisters to rely on for support.
"There are days when I may get homesick, but I don't have to be by myself," Blair said. "I can call anyone and they are there. Sometimes Chelsea (Lott) and I just lay around and watch television. Or I can go up to Jayde (Christopher) and Sydney's (Benoit) room. I never have to be along, which is great. They are always there and I can always count on any of them."
After growing up with three generations of her family around all the time, it's taken Blair awhile to adjust to living with just her roommate, Chelsea Lott. As the oldest on the team, Blair, who celebrated her 23rd birthday earlier this month, has no problem living with the youngest – it's a dynamic that isn't much different than home. Lott also doesn't let Blair forget that she is the oldest.
"We all call her 'grandma' because she is so much older," Lott said. "But, in a way she does take care of me since I'm the youngest on the team by far."
Despite the jokes, Blair has no issues being the oldest on the team. It's a role that she embraces because of her upbringing in a large family.
While basketball has taken up a majority of her time for the last eight years, Blair hasn't forgotten a valuable lesson from her childhood. School comes first and is just as important as basketball, which made it possible for Blair to go school.
"Academics is number one and it has always been number one to me," said Blair. "My mom has always stressed that academics come first. That's how I was raised, academics first and then basketball."
She may have been told academics first and basketball second, but Blair has made both a priority for the last four years. Basketball has not only given her an opportunity to find a second home and family, but earn both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Blair is one semester away from receiving her master's degree in digital content strategy, something that her mom beams about with pride.
"Oh my goodness, I am so proud," Lorraine Blair said of her daughter's degrees. "People get so tired of me talking about her. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am extremely proud (of her). If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't even think twice about her going away to school."
Having her family back at home so proud of her accomplishments, Blair knows she made the right decision to follow her basketball dreams. It's not just the pair of degrees that made the decision worthwhile, it's her teams that became family and a campuses that became home that aided in Blair's belief that she followed the right path.
With every step that Blair took away from her family and New York City, she found another home and second family, making her time away easier. Basketball provided Blair with not only an education, but a chance to make a home wherever her heart led her. | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUbgXxK19JmejM71ds | A well-designed entryway sets the tone for the entire home. This is the first space that guests encounter when they are welcomed into your home and the last place they see before they depart. Give this space personality by adding an upholstered chair in a bold print!
Offer a comfortable place to sit while guests put on or take off their shoes or while you are hosting a party where guests may be dispersed throughout your home.
We love the balance in this foyer created by the artwork and traditional wingback chair in contrast with the vibrant reds and large floral pattern in the textiles!
Your foyer should hint at the décor that is reflected in the rest of the home.
Adding a bold print and splashes of color in a small space can create a lasting impression without being overwhelming. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdjA5qYVBaeuaz5I9 | N'Djamena, Chad, 25th January 2019—The International Conference of Ministers of Defence, Security and Protected Areas engaged in efforts to address poaching and other cross-border criminal activities concluded today with the final session, a Ministerial segment, chaired by the Head of State, H.E. M. Idriss Déby Itno.
The meeting was hosted by Chad in the capital city of N'Djamena and participants from seven countries of West, Central and Eastern Africa left agreeing on the need for stronger regional and transboundary collaboration to address wildlife crime and other associated illegal activities.
Conference participants included experts and decision-makers in the fields of conservation, security and pastoralism from Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, South Sudan and Sudan.
A key initiative presented to participants was the Africa Trade in Wildlife Information eXchange "AFRICA-TWIX" system—a platform that enables government-nominated law enforcement officials to collaborate between agencies and across boundaries in their efforts to address wildlife crime. Chad expressed its intention to join AFRICA-TWIX at the meeting.
"Chad joining AFRICA-TWIX is very timely, coming as it does against the backdrop of record levels of poaching in this part of Africa. The growing recognition of the impact of wildlife crime on biodiversity and people has stirred many high-level political commitments to address the crisis. It is practical tools like AFRICA-TWIX that are needed to curb the negative impact of transnational wildlife crime onto broader issues such as rule of law, national security, rural livelihoods and economic development," said Mr Raymond Ndomba Ngoye, Executive Secretary of the Central Africa Forest Commission (COMIFAC), the host of AFRICA-TWIX in Central Africa.
For more than a decade a TWIX system in Europe, which is managed by TRAFFIC on behalf of government officials, has been facilitating the monitoring of illegal wildlife trade there. AFRICA-TWIX was launched three years ago to provide similar support in Central Africa. Chad has now joined five other countries—Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon—whose combined TWIX network currently includes more than 110 enforcement officers. This adds to the TWIX system in Europe where over 1,000 European enforcement agencies representing 37 countries, including all 28 EU Member States, are connected. Similar TWIX initiatives are currently underway in Southern and Eastern Africa, and there is interest to establish a TWIX system for West African countries too.
Since AFRICA-TWIX was launched in February 2016, at least six international criminal investigations—including in Asia—have been initiated as a result of more than 900 enforcement-related messages being exchanged on AFRICA-TWIX. The mailing list is also used by officials to seek assistance on species identifications, enabling decisions to be taken quickly on whether shipments should be seized.
Elie Hakizumwami, Director of TRAFFIC's Central African Regional Programme Office.
During a mission to Chad by TRAFFIC in November 2018, several working sessions were held on the objective, benefits and the operation of AFRICA-TWIX with senior Ministerial officials including representatives from the Ministry of the Environment, Water and Fisheries, the Ministry of Defence and their administrations, and law enforcement personnel from customs, police, gendarmerie, INTERPOL the judiciary and the civil society organisations.
The establishment of AFRICA-TWIX has been supported by the German government's Partnership against Poaching and Illegal Wildlife Trade (in Africa and Asia), implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and by WWF France.
1) PAPECALF is the French acronym for: Plan d'action sous-régional des pays de l'espace COMIFAC pour le renforcement de l'application des législations nationales sur la faune sauvage. | c4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUfXI5qhLBs2ux8Pco | For four generations the Carson & Barnes Circus family have toured North America with our most traditional of American Big Top Circuses.
Barbara Miller Byrd and Geary Byrd own and manage Carson & Barnes Circus on a day to day basis. Their daughters, Kristin Byrd Parra and Traci Byrd Cavallini, also fill various managerial functions as the family's continuing legacy of ownership.
The Carson & Barnes Circus brings first class family entertainment to all parts of America — small towns to big cities, urban America and Native America, border to border and coast to coast. Each year we search for the best acts from around the globe and we present them along with our world famous animal acts, to produce the World's Biggest Big Top show.
D. R. and Isla Miller were founders and co-owners of many circuses for 62 years of their marriage and partnership. Each brought an inimitable style to their management and support of their circus family and operation.
D.R.'s father, Obert Miller, developed a "dog and pony" show in 1937 in Smith Center, Kansas which began the family's lifetime of living and working in the circus. In today's Carson & Barnes Circus, one sees D.R.'s vision, his penchant for bigness, his delight in circus and his love of animals. One also sees Isla's business acumen, her love of style and beauty, her warmth and caring for her circus family.
Over 30,000 performances have been presented to audiences numbering in the millions.
In addition to producing over 30,000 performances they founded a circus dynasty based on honesty, respect and hard work. Isla passed away in October 1998. D.R. passed away in September 1999. They both are greatly missed but their legacy lives on. | commoncrawl | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUcz04dbgg5rq9qjb4 | Q: How to Set the Background Color of a JButton on the Mac OS Normally with Java Swing you can set the background color of a button with:
myJButton.setBackground(Color.RED);
which would cause the button to be red. But on the Mac OS, this method seems to be ignored. The button just stays the default color.
How can the color of a JButton be set on the Mac OS?
A: Have you tried setting JButton.setOpaque(true)?
JButton button = new JButton("test");
button.setBackground(Color.RED);
button.setOpaque(true);
A: Have you tried setting the painted border false?
JButton button = new JButton();
button.setBackground(Color.red);
button.setOpaque(true);
button.setBorderPainted(false);
It works on my mac :)
A: If you are not required to use Apple's look and feel, a simple fix is to put the following code in your application or applet, before you add any GUI components to your JFrame or JApplet:
try {
UIManager.setLookAndFeel( UIManager.getCrossPlatformLookAndFeelClassName() );
} catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
That will set the look and feel to the cross-platform look and feel, and the setBackground() method will then work to change a JButton's background color.
A: I own a mac too! here is the code that will work:
myButton.setBackground(Color.RED);
myButton.setOpaque(true); //Sets Button Opaque so it works
before doing anything or adding any components set the look and feel so it looks better:
try{
UIManager.setLookAndFeel(UIManager.getCrossPlatformLookAndFeelClassName());
}catch(Exception e){
e.printStackTrace();
}
That is Supposed to change the look and feel to the cross platform look and feel, hope i helped! :)
A: Based on your own purposes, you can do that based on setOpaque(true/false) and setBorderPainted(true/false); try and combine them to fit your purpose
| stackexchange | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
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