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Steve Hackett special In the rock guitarists world few are musicians as respected as Steve Hackett, who, for many, still remains a player of classic GENESIS line up – although he left the band in 1977. Steve’s solo career has every possible style – he played art rock, classical music, blues… The Discography

Ships and marine technology — Risk assessment on anti-fouling systems on ships — Part 2: Marine environmental risk assessment method for anti-fouling systems on ships using biocidally active substances ISO 13073-2:2013 specifies a risk assessment method that protects the marine environment from the potential negative impacts of anti-fouling systems intentionally using biocidally active substances applied to a ship during its service life. This method can also be modified for use in freshwater environments. ISO 13073-2:2013 does not provide specific test methods for evaluating the hazards nor recommends usage restrictions for certain anti-fouling systems. It also does not provide an efficacy-evaluation method of the anti-fouling system using a specific substance. : ISO/TC 8/SC 2 Marine environment protection 13.020.99 Other standards related to environmental protection 47.020.99 Other standards related to shipbuilding and marine structures

Justia Dockets & Filings Tenth Circuit Colorado District Court Montez, et al v. Romer, et al Filing 4234 Montez, et al v. Romer, et al Filing 4234 ORDER OF DISMISSAL OF SPECIAL MASTER Re: Claimant Alan Mitchel Maxfield (Claim No. X-380). The claim of Alan Mitchel Maxfield is dismissed to the extent that it requests relief under Article XXXII of the Remedial Plan, as Claimant was not in DOC cus tody on or before 08/27/2003. Claimant's claim as to what has occurred while in custody of the Colorado Department of Corrections since 08/27/2003 will be held in abeyance pending a determination of the jurisdictional issue. Claimant and Defendants are advised that they may file an objection to this Order on or before 03/01/2010, by Special Master Richard M. Borchers on 12/18/2009. (wjc, ) IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Civil Action No. 92-CV-870-JLK JESSE MONTEZ, et al. Plaintiffs, -vs.BILL RITTER, et al. Defendants. ______________________________________________________________________________ Claim Number X-380 Category: Untimely Filed Claim Claimant: Alan Mitchel Maxfield, #137692 Address of Claimant: SCF, P.O. Box 6000, Sterling, CO 80751 ______________________________________________________________________________ ORDER OF DISMISSAL OF SPECIAL MASTER ______________________________________________________________________________ THIS MATTER came before the Special Master initially on a letter from Claimant. The letter appeared to be a request for accommodation and other relief. Claimant alleged that he was and is disabled. Claimant was granted time in which to file a claim. Claimant did file a claim alleging that he was mobility impaired, hearing impaired, and vision impaired. Defendants were granted the opportunity to file an objection to the claim. Defendants did file an objection. Class counsel and Claimant were granted time in which to respond to Defendants' objection. Class counsel did file a response to the objection. Claimant also has filed a response to the objection. This case was commenced in 1992 under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act. The general allegations were that DOC had many inmates who were disabled and who were being discriminated against because of those disabilities. On August 27, 2003, Judge Nottingham approved the Remedial Plan. That document is the written settlement agreement between counsel for the class and Defendants. Article XXXII of the Remedial Plan provides for a claim process for individuals who were in DOC custody on or before August 27, 2003 and were the victims of discrimination prohibited by the ADA and Rehabilitation Act on or before that date. Claimant argues that there is no time cutoff for claims to be filed. Claimant argues that the "the cut off date is never ending." The problem Claimant faces, as others also have, is that the Remedial Plan is a contract between the class and Defendants. It is a contract that allowed the settlement of this case and established the claim procedure under Article XXXII. The Remedial Plan deals with a finite period of time. That period of time ended on August 27, 2003. Claimant was not in DOC custody on or before August 27, 2003. Claimant is not covered by Article XXXII of the Remedial Plan. The extent to which, if at all, that Claimant and others may file claims for discrimination after August 27, 2003 is unresolved. The issue has been placed before Judge Kane who has yet to rule on the issue. Until that issue is resolved, the Special Master has no jurisdiction to proceed with the adjudication of the claim for anything that transpired after August 27, 2003. The only jurisdiction that exists for the Special Masters arises solely from the Remedial Plan, not the Americans with Disabilities Act or Rehabilitation Act. Claimant is correct in arguing that he could pursue his own lawsuit. He is free to do that. What Claimant cannot do is to ask the Special Masters to exercise jurisdiction when none exists. Claimant is seeking help concerning issues that have arisen long after August 27, 2003. At the time of the issuance of this order, the controlling case law would require that this letter be forwarded to class counsel for action. McNeil v. Guthrie, 945 F.2d 1163 (10th Cir. 1991). Counsel for the class has argued that the Remedial Plan and the two subsequent stipulations allow claimants to seek individual relief, as Claimant is attempting to do with his claim. The jurisdictional issue has not been resolved, and no action can be taken on anything that has recently occurred. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the claim of Alan Mitchel Maxfield is dismissed to the extent that it requests relief under Article XXXII of the Remedial Plan, as Claimant was not in DOC custody on or before August 27, 2003; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Claimant's claim as to what has occurred while in custody of the Colorado Department of Corrections since August 27, 2003 will be held in abeyance pending a determination of the jurisdictional issue; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Claimant and Defendants are advised that they may file an objection to this Order pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 53(g)(2), but said objection must be filed with the Clerk of the United States District Court, 901 19th Street, Denver, CO 80294 on or before March 1, 2010. SIGNED this 18th day of December, 2009. BY THE COURT: /s/ Richard M. Borchers ________________________________________ Richard M. Borchers Special Master

Dog Breeders in North Dakota Our most popular North Dakota cities include: If you are looking for a dog breeder in North Dakota your best option is to see who is listed for the bigger areas in the state. The great thing with dog breeders in North Dakota, this is a business that does not require someone to live in a city. They can live on a farm away from people.

La Pintana Talcahuano Lo Espejo Coronel Chiguayante San Pedro de la Paz Cerrillos Quillota Melipilla Lota Coyhaique Buin Limache Padre Hurtado Rengo Curanilahue Ancud Machalí Chile is a country located in South America, known for its natural beauty, diverse culture, and stable economy. The real estate market in Chile has been growing in recent years and offers many opportunities for both residential and commercial investors. In terms of residential property, there is a wide range of options available, including apartments, houses, and vacation homes. The demand for quality housing in urban areas is high, particularly in the capital city of Santiago, where property prices can be relatively high. However, there are also more affordable options available in other areas of the country. The commercial real estate market in Chile is also strong, with opportunities in office space, retail space, industrial properties, and more. The demand for commercial properties is often driven by economic growth and the development of infrastructure, which has been strong in Chile in recent years. The process of buying or renting property in Chile is relatively straightforward, with access to professional real estate agents and legal advice. The real estate industry in the country is regulated, which can help to ensure a smooth and successful transaction.

Portal to My Grandmother Writers write because they have an affinity, even a compulsion, for words. We love and are driven to make sentences that grow into stories that touch the reader in some way. It’s how we communicate. And even though making sentences might require much hair-pulling and brow-furrowing, we trust that the words, sentences, and clarity of… Border crossings, mangoes, ghosts, and readings with famous people By Donna Miscolta | September 23, 2018 | 4 Well, summer is officially over and, as usual, it went by in a blur. But in that blur, there were some, as Virginia Woolf described them, “moments of being,” things felt intensely and shot through with awareness. In June, my daughter Natalie and I spent her birthday in Tijuana and Rosarito, sampling street tacos, drinking… The residency is a classroom at Mineral School By Donna Miscolta | August 27, 2018 | 4 I’m at Mineral School, an artist residency in the town of Mineral, WA (population 200), just off the highway that leads to Mount Rainier. My writing studio and my living space is an old classroom. That’s 800 square feet of classroom, bigger than the apartment my husband and I recently moved into. If I knew… When a person of color tells conference organizers their conference is too white By Donna Miscolta | May 28, 2018 | 3 You could say I asked for it, that I knew what I was getting into. Still, I went. To the San Miguel de Allende Writers’ Conference. I wrote about it in a previous post. I’d long known about the conference. And I’d long wanted to experience San Miguel de Allende, its picturesque cobblestone streets, its… A Rat Story By Donna Miscolta | March 22, 2018 | 0 Many years ago, I left my laptop open and my younger daughter read the story I happened to be working on. She asked, “Why did you make me a boy in that story.” “It’s not about you,” I answered. Another time she asked why I killed her off in a story. It’s not about you,… Gravitational pull I hadn’t been to Mexico since 1976 when I attended a summer session in Guadalajara after completing an undergraduate degree in zoology. I signed up for Mexican History and Intermediate Spanish but spent most of the time hanging out with a Chicana from L.A. We had spotted each other the first day across… Someday I will write about the Philippines By Donna Miscolta | December 10, 2017 | 1 I recently spent eight days in the Philippines. That’s eight days out of 64 years of my life. I’ve made a list of over a dozen topics I want to write about. Is it arrogantly absurd that the topics number more than the days I was there? How do I swoop in and out of… Please don’t say goodbye to HOLA AND GOODBYE November 1 is the one-year anniversary of the publication of Hola and Goodbye! I’m marking the occasion by matching some favorite photos of events I did over the past year with excerpts from stories in the book. One of the first events I did was at the North Carolina Writers Network Conference where I sat… A past-due pilgrimage I’m going to the Philippines in November for the first time. It’s past time. The scenes in my first book When the de la Cruz Family Danced that were set in the Philippines were wholly imagined. They could’ve been based on first-hand experience if four decades ago I’d chosen differently When I finished college, my… A National City Notable My hometown of National City, CA claims a modest but eclectic list of notables. The Return of the Killer Tomatoes, starring George Clooney, was filmed in National City. The serial killer Andrew Cunanan was born in National City. Olympic sprinter Gail Devers graduated from my high school, Sweetwater Union High, and Rosie Hamlin, lead singer…

Taoist Analysis part I ~ Yin and Yang I am re-posting a two-part series about Yin Yoga, written by Paul Grilley. Taoist Analysis: Learning Yin and Yang A basic understanding of Taoist philosophy can help us grasp how yoga affects the crucial tissues of the body, including muscles, bones, and connective tissue. This primer explains how to categorize those tissues as Yin or Yang. By Paul Grilley Paul and Skeleton There is so much to say about the human body. For example, the thirtieth edition of Gray's Anatomy runs to nearly 1700 pages--and that is just a description of body parts! Textbooks on physiology easily go into the thousands of pages. But what is most immediately relevant to Hatha Yoga practitioners is a simple question: "How does my body move?" or, even more precisely, "Why does my body not move the way I want it to?" The answer to this question begins with our joints. Although there are many tissues that form a joint--bone, muscle, tendon, ligament, synovial fluid, cartilage, fat, and sacks of fluid called bursae--it will be sufficient for our purpose to consider three of them here: muscle, connective tissue and bone. Each of these tissues has different elastic qualities and each responds differently to the stresses placed upon them by yoga postures. By learning to feel the differences between these three tissues, yogis can save themselves a great deal of frustration and possible injury. Taoist Philosophy Before embarking on the analysis of joint movement, let's take several steps back and reacquaint ourselves with the ancient Taoist conceptions of Yin and Yang. The concepts of Yin and Yang are tremendously helpful in clarifying not just how the tissues of the human body work but virtually every sphere of human thought and activity. If we take the time to learn the broader implications of Taoist thought, then we will be able to extend our explorations into pranayama and meditation using similar terms and ideas. In fact, we shall see that everything in the universe can be discussed in terms of Yin and Yang. And by making it a habit to describe things this way, we will learn to look past quick and easy, black and white answers and begin to see the interrelatedness of all things, even things seemingly opposite one another. Empty or Full? Taoism shares the same fundamental insight as Buddhism and Vedanta when it comes to analyzing the "things" of the Universe. This insight is that nothing exists in and of itself. A tree, for example, can't exist by itself. It needs air from the sky and water from the earth and light and heat from the sun. A tree could not exist without an earth to root in. The earth could not exist without a sun to draw life from. The sun could not exist without a space to be in. Nothing that exists is completely independent of everything else--not a tree, not a stone, and definitely not a human being. Although Buddhists and Vedantists share the same insight about the interrelatedness of all things, they come to opposite conclusions in their conceptions of ultimate nature of all them. Buddhists say, "No things exist." Vedantists say, "All things are really just the One Thing." The Buddhist says, "No 'things' exist because if we try to remove their coverings of earth, air, water, and light there is nothing left." The Vedantist says, "All 'things' are really just the 'One Thing' because all things arise from and dissolve into every other thing." The conclusion of the Buddhist is "All things are Empty or Sunya." The conclusion of the Vedantist is "All things are Full or Purna." But the Taoists say, "All things are 'Empty' and 'Full'." Taoists say, "All 'things' exist as a contrast of opposites. We call these opposites Yin and Yang. We cannot conceive of these opposites independent of each other." A Taoist asks the question, "Which is more fundamental to create a room: the walls or the space inside?" Surely both the solid walls and the empty space are equally necessary to form a room. They define each other. Without walls, the space inside is part of all space and cannot be distinguished. Without the space inside, it would make no sense to call what remains walls because it would just be a solid block. Taoists say that opposites define each other. The very words we use to describe things have no meaning without their opposites. The meaning of words like "big," "bright," and "hot" are defined by their opposites of "small," "dark," and "cold." Taoists refer to these opposing qualities as Yin and Yang. Here are a few examples of Yin and Yang: The Yang of an object is everything perceived by the senses. The Yin of an object is everything the hidden from the senses. Yang things are bright, warm, soft, moving and changing. Yin things are dark, cold, hard, solid and unchanging. The epitome of Yang is a warm, bright, open hilltop. The epitome of Yin is a cool, dark, hidden cave. The sunny side of a hill is Yang, the shaded side is Yin. Anything closer to Heaven is Yang. Anything closer to Earth is Yin. Everything is Relative When we use the terms Yin and Yang, we must bear in mind that they are relative terms, not absolutes. We could say the walls of our room are Yin because they are solid and the space inside is Yang because it is empty. But we could also say the walls are Yang because they are directly perceived and the space is Yin because we cannot directly perceive it. Context is everything when using the words Yin and Yang. When we use the terms Yin and Yang to describe how our bodies move, the context is the elasticity of the joints. Each of the three tissues Yogis need to consider when bending their joints varies in their elasticity. Each of them responds to the stress of Yoga postures differently. To teach and practice safely and effectively, we must to learn to exercise Yin tissues in a Yin way and Yang tissues in a Yang way. Bones are Yin, muscles are Yang and connective tissue lies between the two extremes. Understanding these differences is the foundation for the journey into anatomy that we will be taking over the coming year. In the summer of 1979 Paul Grilley was inspired to study yoga after reading Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda. After two years study of anatomy with Dr. Garry Parker, he relocated from his home in Columbia Falls, Montana to Los Angeles to continue his studies at UCLA. During his thirteen years as a yoga teacher in Los Angeles, Paul studied Taoist yoga with martial arts champion Paulie Zink. Since 1990 he has studied Yoga and science with Dr. Hiroshi Motoyama. In 1998-2000 Paul relocated to Santa Fe where he earned a Master's Degree from St. John's College. He currently teaches yoga and anatomy worldwide and lives in Ashland, Oregon with his wife Suzee. You can purchase his DVD Anatomy for Yoga at www.pranamaya.com. Sara's Note: If you want to read the entire article at Yoga Journal click here. Labels: Guest Blogger, Yin Yoga Relaxation for Tooth Pain Inspired Intention ~ The Nature of Sankalpa Taoist Analysis Part II ~ The Three Tissues of the... Restorative Stations ~ January 20, 2011 "Do Rest" in the news

A Gallic Potpourri Rory Montgomery July 2022 France: An Adventure History, by Graham Robb, Picador, 527 pp, £16.99, ISBN: 978-1529007640 Where to start with Graham Robb? Maybe not at the beginning, but with one of the many stories he tells, selected arbitrarily. On January 2nd, 1876, the day after his thirty-second birthday, Narcisse Pelletier returned to his Atlantic hometown of Saint-Gilles in the Vendée, which he had left twenty years earlier to become a cabin boy, or mousse, on a merchant ship. In 1857 he was a member of the crew of the Saint-Paul, which, after bringing wine from Marseille to Bombay, sailed on to Hong Kong to collect three hundred and seventeen “coolies” to work in the gold fields of New South Wales. Rations ran low as the ship neared the northeast coast of Australia: Captain Pinard risked a shortcut, and wrecked his ship. Escaping attack by a band of presumed cannibals, and leaving the coolies to their fate, he and most of his crew, including Narcisse, took to a longboat and eventually came to the desolate Cape York peninsula. An exhausted Narcisse fell asleep. When he awoke, he was alone, but not for long – he was found by local women. However, after winning goodwill by giving two men with bows and arrows his handkerchief and tin cup, he was cared for by the local Uutallnganu people, and instantly adopted by a local man, Maademan. He spent the next seventeen years living among and as a member of the people, fishing with spears, using the serrated edges of shells to cut wood. His nose and right ear were pierced to allow him to wear a cylindrical shell and a hollow stick of wood. Decorative scars were incised on his chest and arm. He was called Amglo. In the files of the Ministère de la Marine, Narcisse Pelletier was recorded as “shipwrecked and disappeared” and “believed dead”. His parents, a shoemaker and his wife, wrote several letters to the French consul in Sydney, who had no news of their son. But then in 1875 the John Bell, a British lugger employed in the pearling industry, stopped at Cape York to pick up fresh water and to trade a little with the local “savages”, who particularly prized tobacco, knives, and biscuits. The amazed crew saw a white man among those who came to meet them. Amglo was lured on board the John Bell and then held captive as it sailed away, with muskets being fired over the heads of those trying to save him. On arrival in Somerset on the Torres Strait he was tethered to prevent his escape. He spoke no known language – but he suddenly reacted on hearing the word “Frenchman”. Sent on to Sydney by steamer, he was befriended by a British army officer who had studied in Paris, who began to tease out the few scraps of French which floated to the surface of Amglo’s mind. In Sydney, the consul wondered if by any chance this could be the lost boy about whom his parents had repeatedly enquired. For a month, Amglo’s hidden memory of how to speak, and then to write, French was revived in intensive sessions with the consul. He became Narcisse Pelletier once again and was sent back to the France he barely remembered. Arriving at Toulon on December 13th, 1875, he was met by his brother. In Paris, he was interviewed by a reporter, who concluded that “his long sojourn with the savages has in no way harmed his intelligence”. However, an anthropologist and expert on craniometry, Arthur Chervin, found him “rather pathetic … very suspicious, sly and probably mendacious …not very intelligent”. But his return home to Saint-Gilles was happy: he was embraced by his parents and a towering bonfire lit. Pelletier quickly resumed a quite normal life. After a short spell as a lighthouse keeper, he transferred as a clerk to the harbour office of the port of Saint-Nazaire. He married a local seamstress in 1880. A retired surgeon interviewed him at length and wrote an account of his Dix-sept ans chez les sauvages. Journalists would occasionally write about him. One from the Figaro got no reply to the question of whether he had tasted human flesh and remarked that his “laugh is no longer quite that of a civilised man … there is something abnormal and savage about it”. Pelletier died, aged fifty, in 1894. He is remembered in Saint-Gilles, now a modest seaside resort, on one of twenty-eight historical information posts set along the road by the shore. Also commemorated near him are a beached whale, a local sailor enslaved in Morocco, and a chimpanzee preserved in a barrel of brandy which washed up in 1908. The adventures of Narcisse Pelletier fit within a genre of tales of encounter, particularly popular in the great age of exploration, between wild and tame, civilised and savage, memory and oblivion, the known and the unknown. What would become of a human being outside his tribe, or even his species? What was nature and what nurture? Newspaper stories about Pelletier inevitably referred to Robinson Crusoe. In the 1820s, Germany was intrigued by the enigma of Kaspar Hauser, a youth who appeared near Nuremberg barely able to walk or talk (he was the subject of a Werner Herzog film in 1974). James O’Connell, from Dublin, was another shipwrecked sailor, whose long stay with South Pacific islanders in the 1820s and ’30s left him with a heavily tattooed body, something quite unknown in Europe at the time. As “the tattooed Irishman” he wrote a best-selling autobiography and became a star attraction at PT Barnum’s museum in New York (the recent RTÉ radio documentary is recommended). But, intriguing though the story of Narcisse Pelletier is, how has it made it into a 500-page history of France from Julius Caesar to Emmanuel Macron? It is told in a chapter, “The Savage Coast”, in which it is interwoven with the adventure novels of Jules Verne, born in Nantes on an island in the Loire; the burgeoning interest in the Atlantic coast as a place for affluent city dwellers to restore themselves by sea-bathing and walking, with bathing stations and hotels being developed to meet their needs; and the role of the new study of anthropology in the definition and ordering of racial categories. This study was not confined to far-off places. In the Vendée, “men in top hats and black frock coats were seen staring at local people and making unflattering sketches of them on a drawing pad”. They collected stories of shipwreck, piracy and superstition, and studied local costumes and occupations. The geologist and naturalist Anatole Roujou, who introduced the work of Darwin to France, studied the “residues of very primitive races” to be found in France itself, in places like the Auvergne and Brittany, and who could be found drunkenly beating each other senseless with holly sticks as their near-naked children ran away. Their skulls resembled “Australoid” types. But such types could also be found in the slums of Paris. This was, Graham Robb observes, an important foundation of a new enthusiasm for dividing up populations by various criteria – race, physiology, colour, language, educational attainment. This “scientific” approach was “an early sign of the great flowering of theorized prejudice that would curse the twentieth century”. It helped justify fear of and prejudice against groups seen as undermining social order – like “the low-browed, prognathous-jawed” communards – or the purity of the race. A fortnight after Pelletier’s death Alfred Dreyfus, who coincidentally lived close to the new museum of ethnography at the Trocadéro, was falsely accused of spying for Germany. His Jewishness was seen by many as a significant indicator of treasonous propensities. Pseudo-science joined Christian myth and popular prejudice in multiplying and magnifying Jewish numbers and presumed occult influence. Dreyfus was first incarcerated on the Île de Ré, at the southern end of the Côte Sauvage, and then transported to French Guiana on the steamship Ville de Saint-Nazaire, which Narcisse Pelletier would have seen many times. Graham Robb is a former Fellow of Exeter College, Oxford, and now a professional writer. In his earlier career as a literary scholar he wrote about Baudelaire, Balzac, Hugo, Rimbaud, and Mallarmé. His Discovery of France, published in 2007, won great acclaim for its investigation of how between the eighteenth and twentieth centuries modern France was essentially created through the centralising forces of education, language, commerce and popular culture. He has also written about the history of Paris through the lense of multiple lives lived there over centuries. The chapter in which Narcisse Pelletier stars is one of eighteen in France: An Adventure History. While they are in chronological order, they in no way make up an ordered history of France on which a student could rely. Indeed they require a reasonable prior knowledge of France and its past to be fully appreciated. That said, they are so beautifully written, and so full of fascinating detail, unexpected connections, and sometimes provocative conclusions that they could easily stand as separate essays, to be dipped into at random. Robb’s credo is set out at the start of the book: The marshalling of historical data is unthinkable without conventions and some recognizable uniformity, but it is a sad adventure that offers no hope of getting lost. Sooner or later, the data takes on the characteristics of its uniform. In this rigid state, it can serve as the raw material of propaganda or a politician’s speech. Scholarship provides the authors of general histories with well-made roads to the past. It also reveals the unfathomable voids on either side of the carriageway and conveys that thrilling sense of ignorance which gives exploration its raison d’être. Robb believes in the specific and the local. His method is always to begin with telling details and work out from there. He is a brilliant storyteller, who often breaches the fourth wall by describing his own journeys, literal or metaphorical. He does not eschew generalisations, which indeed can at times be rather loftily vague, but he patently distrusts unified grand theories. History is mostly not about ideas but about experiences – experiences which may fit within the framework of a theory, but which have their own integrity and indeed dignity. Those experiences include his own, as a cyclist, a hitchhiker, a teacher in a lycée, or in conversation with academic colleagues. But they also include stories revealed through patient scholarship, his own and others’. It is an adventure history because it tells unexpected stories, the ends of which cannot be inferred from their beginnings, but also because unearthing those stories has itself required a sense of adventure and curiosity, either in roaming the countryside or in pursuing clues in archives. Some of the great figures of French history naturally appear in the book. As well as Caesar they include Joan of Arc, Louis XIV, Napoleon and Charles de Gaulle. But they are usually approached obliquely and with an eye to illuminating detail. The construction of Versailles by Louis XIV involved colossal expense and disruption, and continuing inconvenience for its occupants, many of whom fell ill: “for historical verisimilitude, the monotonously manicured expanse is best seen at its worst, when earth-moving machines are churning up the flower-beds of a deteriorated sector”. The chapter on Napoleon draws on the closely observed diary of his longest-serving secretary, Baron Agathon Fain, as presented in translation by a modern American publisher as a “business school textbook for the modern executive” entitled Napoleon: How He Did It (an unlikely precursor of The Art of the Deal?). It also includes reminiscences of Napoleon on St Helena by Betsy Balcombe, a thirteen-year-old English girl in whose parents’ summer house he lodged for a while. Boney and Betsy became friends: the former emperor played blind man’s buff, mimicked the savage howl of a Cossack soldier to frighten another little girl and had his servants harness four mice to a tiny carriage. But Napoleon the brilliant and opportunistic general, workaholic lawgiver and administrator, and gambler with people’s lives, is also given his full due. Many of Robb’s characters – for that is what they feel like – are known mainly to scholars. Thus we meet the fifth century Roman diplomat and courtier Sidonius Apollinaris, later a bishop and eventually a saint, who wrote evocatively to a friend of his delightful lakeside villa – which careful research and exploration by Robb suggests was less luxurious and more cheaply built than implied. Another cleric is Gerbert, a boy shepherd from Aurillac turned scholar, astronomer, mathematician and the inventor of a remarkable steam organ in the cathedral of Reims, of which he was archbishop before being elected the first French pope in 999 – thanks to the support not of the French king but of the Emperor Otto III. Then, from the eighteenth century, there is Pierre Ménetra, an apprentice glazier from Paris who wrote a unique account of his picaresque six-year “tour de France”, picking up work here and there, including restoration of the stained-glass windows of Auch cathedral, drinking copious amounts of wine, and seducing many women, married and single. Robb also describes the hinterland of the industrialising mid-nineteenth century city of Rouen, focusing on a small-town doctor, Eugène Delamare, who struggled with money and whose advanced political opinions were not popular with his fellow town councillors. Delamare’s second wife, Delphine, poisoned herself with arsenic: she was seen by some in the neighbourhood as flighty and extravagant, and there were unproven allegations of adultery. This obscure, unhappy tale (and another involving a Mlle de Bovery who may have had an affair with a chemist accused of murdering his wife, also with arsenic) achieved a sort of immortality through the fictional employment of its elements by the son of another, much more successful, doctor of the region, who befriended the young Delamare, Achille-Cléophas Flaubert. At the centre of some of Robb’s tales are not people, but things or places. He describes his long hunt, first in the archives and then through travel, for “the tree at the centre of France”, an elm, which he first saw in a 1624 ecclesiastical map of France. He eventually locates it, or at least its withered descendant, on the historic route from Paris to Toulouse, along which moved the armies of the Hundred Years War. The Mont Aiguille in the Vercors region, a towering limestone mesa, like a great molar, surrounded by steep cliffs, was described as an inaccessible mountain by the twelfth century collector of folk tales Gervase de Tilbury. It was first climbed in 1492, on the orders of King Charles VIII, by a party led by the king’s chamberlain and including the king’s roofer, a master stonemason, a master carpenter, the chamberlain’s valet and two priests. It was not conquered again until 1835, including by a group of seven local men who played boules with stones and sang the Marseillaise. Robb’s focus is, however, not on the picturesque or mythic, but on the Vercors as a central bastion of the Resistance in World War II. He explains how its inaccessibility made it seem like a secure fortress, but later prevented many members of the resistance from escaping the bombers, flamethrowers, and machine guns of the Germans and their French accomplices. He economically describes the extreme violence of the period, when the killing of German soldiers or officials would lead to horrific reprisals against the civilian population. Elsewhere he notes in passing that 60,000 French people were killed by Allied bombing during 1944 – more than the number of British victims of the Blitz. After the Liberation at least ten thousand so-called collaborators of all kinds were killed on the orders of the unregulated courts of the communist resistance (those Stalinists who had tacitly supported Pétain until Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union were excepted, of course). When de Gaulle visited Grenoble in November 1944 his car was attacked by communists. Robb’s France is not one of either urban chic or rural idyll. He describes the grinding poverty of most French lives, contrasting the texture of everyday existence in the Hurepoix region south of Paris with the ambitions of Louis XIV for Versailles. There are several descriptions of extreme violence in addition to that of the Second World War, including the effective genocide of the Nervii by Caesar, slaughters during medieval wars, and the still unimaginable scale of death in the First World War. He describes the little-remembered battle of Rossignol, on August 22nd, 1914, in which more French soldiers died in one day than in any other battle in history: 27,000, or about half the total number of Americans killed in Vietnam, in twelve hours. The French commander-in-chief, Joffre, had ordered attaque à outrance – attack at any cost. The Germans, with 19,000 men lost, won, but were then stopped at the Marne shortly afterwards. Robb has a brilliant magpie eye for detail: the celebrated taxis which drove soldiers to the front from Paris had their meters running, and the red poppies which have come to symbolise the Western front came from a commercial crop, extensively grown in northeastern France to produce cooking oil and soap. The French Revolution is initially approached through the history of revolt and counter-revolt in Provence – a place which Robb and his wife have experienced not as the rustic paradise of A Year in Provence but as unwelcoming, suspicious and racist, a stronghold of the National Front and its successors. While some of the Revolution’s achievements are acknowledged, Robb highlights the extent of the repression of opponents of the Jacobin minority in Paris in particular, and the Jacobins’ reign of terror against them. The scale of state violence in the Vendée – 100,000 dead in one year – is well-known, but vast numbers were also killed, some by execution, in cities and towns including Nantes, Lyon, Marseille and Toulon. Robb compares this to a war of colonial conquest directed from the capital. Robb and his wife, Margaret, are enthusiastic and enterprising cyclists, and he conveys the sense of immersive exploration at a human pace which cycle touring can engender (I fondly remember long journeys through Normandy and Brittany). Many of the chapters involve some cycling – some euphoric, some grinding, some humdrum. In Provence Margaret is nearly run over by an aggressive man in a black car. Cycling up a hill in Hautmont, a suburb of the town of Maubeuge, near Belgium, gives Robb a sense of the topography of the site where Caesar won his decisive victory over the Nervii. Notwithstanding the modern hedges of privet and conifer and an ArcelorMittal steel plant on flat ground near the river Sambre (Caesar’s Sabis), “I was surprised to see how swiftly the modern scene could fade when confronted with the muscular evidence of the original topography”. Maubeuge appears twice elsewhere in the book: 1,971 years later it endured two weeks of German bombardment during the first month of the Great War; and it was Emperor Napoleon III, much more accomplished as an historian and antiquarian than as a soldier or administrator, who confirmed it as the site of Caesar’s battle. There is, naturally, a chapter on the Tour de France, treated by Robb less as a sporting event than as a vehicle for national mythmaking on a great scale. The grandiloquent language in which the victories and defeats of the great pioneer cyclists were described; passionate support for a succession of gallant losers, many French, and distrust of overwhelming champions, mostly foreign; the commemoration of deaths or spectacular crashes; the contrasts between the often beautiful landscapes and patrimonial wonders, shown to great effect on television, and the evident suffering of the riders; the pilgrim-like flocking of supporters to key mountain passes; how otherwise nondescript and unknown towns and villages get their few seconds of fame as the peloton whizzes through: Robb conveys all of these. But he remains grounded in striking detail. Himself cycling calmly downhill in the mountains, at a seemingly straightforward curve where the leader, Joseba Beloki, skidded and fell in 2003, his own bicycle “hesitated and shimmied like a startled horse”. Beloki’s closest pursuer, Lance Armstrong, had cut the corner to avoid the faller, and briefly left the road before rejoining it across a small field. Robb’s later cartographical research showed that the bend on which Beloki fell had only been added to the historic Roman road in the 1950s; Armstrong had followed the direct route of the old road, which was perfectly moulded to the contours of the mountain. Robb’s last two chapters bring us up to the present. One is on religion, race, gender and identity, and encompasses the debates on laïcité and Islam. Robb is sympathetic towards young Muslim women whom he sees as the targets of intolerance on both sides and is sceptical about the deliberate offensiveness of Charlie Hebdo (he is not much of a fan of the soixante-huitards in general). With a baroque flourish, he describes how recent presidents have uttered the sacred words “Vive la France! Et vive la République!” at the end of their formal speeches. Sarkozy rushed through them without a pause “like a paperwork-shy despot scribbling his signature on a death warrant”. François Hollande tried a “more convivial lilt” and once cheekily added “Et vive Eurodisney”. In his address at the start of the first Covid lockdown, Emmanuel Macron “performed his interpretation of the consecrated phrase like a head waiter delivering an exquisite example of a basic French dish … Vive la République! had the martial ring of a macho Liberty on the barricades in full combat gear … Et vive la France! came with a softer, almost wistful [evocation of] the sacred France of sweet meadows and hidden hamlets, the eternal mourning motherland, threatened now by a new enemy.” There is a link back here to the novelists, such as Charles Péguy and Alain-Fournier, who wrote hymns to the depths of the French countryside and were killed in the Great War, The final chapter is mostly on the revolt of the gilets jaunes. Robb again begins with geography; the world of “peri-urban” villages beyond the ring roads of nearby towns, with their prefabricated retail outlets, cheap hotels, small housing estates, chain restaurants, and, above all, their roundabouts (France, having started to build them only in the 1970s, now has more of these than any other country in Europe). The roundabouts were where many protesters gathered week after week to display their placards and, at times, block the roads. Robb writes sympathetically about the snobbish condescension expressed by many of the metropolitan élite about these places and their inhabitants, and makes comparisons with the prettified and ossified “Plus Beaux Villages de France”. Few of the gilets jaunes were racists or anarchists: they often came from groups not traditionally associated with protest or politics – clerical workers, single mothers, carers, tradesmen, private tenants. But they genuinely loathed Macron and the elitist France for which they believed him to stand, which advocated one form of modernity but could not understand their experience of its consequences. There are, obviously, huge gaps in a book of this kind. For example, there is little about literature (apart from some apposite quotations, mostly from Baudelaire), and almost nothing about music, art, cinema, or television. There is also very little about the development of Paris or the postwar economic boom. But that is to miss the point. Robb is not trying to be balanced or comprehensive. He tells stories which are engrossing in themselves, and which in one way or another illuminate a part of their times. At least in this book he is more interested in the rest of France than in Paris, and more sympathetic to ordinary people, seen not as the masses but as diverse groups of individuals, than to those set above them. But he does not idealise them. Likewise, he successfully avoids a teleological version of history in which everything successfully leads to the present (or, in France’s case, maybe to about 1975). He seeks to reclaim from the past both what seems a little familiar and what is completely strange. Everything changes and passes away, as even we ourselves and our own beliefs and preoccupations will. But for as long as echoes of the past intrigue us, reading books like Robb’s will be engrossing – and highly entertaining. Rory Montgomery is a former Irish ambassador to France and was recently appointed an officier de l’ordre nationale de la Légion d’Honneur. Previous article All for Pemberley Next article Anyone for Tennis?

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Amir Sapkota 1 Article Quantifying the effects of anomalies of temperature, precipitation, and surface water storage on diarrhea risk in Taiwan Gerry Andhikaputra, Ayushi Sharma, Amir Sapkota, Hao He, Yu-Kai Lin, Li-Wen Deng, Yu-Chun Wang Diarrheal disease continues to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. We investigated how anomalies in monthly average temperature, precipitation, and surface water storage (SWS) impacted bacterial, and viral diarrhea morbidity in Taiwan between 2004 and 2015. A multivariate analysis using negative binomial generalized estimating equations was employed to quantify age- and cause-specific cases of diarrhea associated with anomalies in temperature, precipitation, and SWS. Temperature anomalies were associated with an elevated rate of all-cause infectious diarrhea at a lag of 2 months, with the highest risk observed in the under-5 age group (incidence rate ratio [IRR]=1.03, 95% CI, 1.01-1.07). Anomalies in SWS were associated with increased viral diarrhea rates, with the highest risk observed in the under-5 age group at a 2-month lag (IRR= 1.27; 95% CI: 1.14, 1.42) and a lesser effect at a 1-month lag (IRR=1.18; 95% CI, 1.06-1.31). Furthermore, cause-specific diarrheal diseases were significantly affected by extreme weather events in Taiwan. Both extremely cold and hot conditions were associated with an increased risk of all-cause infectious diarrhea regardless of age, with IRRs ranging from 1.03 (95% CI, 1.02-1.12) to 1.18 (95% CI, 1.16-1.40). The risk of all-cause infectious diarrhea was significantly associated with average temperature anomalies in the population aged under 5 years. Viral diarrhea was significantly associated with anomalies in SWS. Therefore, we recommend strategic planning and early warning systems as major solutions to improve resilience against climate change.

The missing 16-year-old has had contact with the family Ida Kjo’s appeal to the followers – after Elin Kjo’s message: “Is heavy now” The Swedish stars completely broken after the new fiasco – now point out an embarrassing detail themselves: “Must be the last time” True story of Catch Me If You Can is said to be based on lies Pokémon GO: Trainers celebrate new box with 12 strong items Tag: Medicines The Medicines Agency suspends the marketing of “Joëlle Ciocco” cosmetics earthpressnews 20 March 2023 20 March 2023 News Published on 03/15/2023 at 2:03 p.m. Updated 03/15/2023 at 2:03 p.m. Reading 1 min. If the health authorities have decided to suspend the sale of cosmetics from the Joëlle… the Medicines Safety Agency is alarmed by the diversion of an antidiabetic to lose weight earthpressnews 2 March 2023 2 March 2023 The National Medicines Safety Agency is sounding the alarm over the misuse of Ozempic, an antidiabetic promoted on social networks as a way to quickly lose weight. Prescribed for the… Salmonella infection in the egg giant – largest outbreak according to the Swedish Medicines Agency Now the egg producer is forced to cull 160,000 hens, for the second time this year. Coop, Ica and Axfood had to recall eggs on Monday after salmonella was discovered… Shortage of medicines: the government authorizes an increase in the prices of certain generics News Published on 02/06/2023 at 3:26 p.m. Updated 02/06/2023 at 3:26 p.m. Reading 2 mins. The government made this announcement on Friday February 3: in the face of the current… Shortage of medicines: the Standing Committee of European Doctors says it is “concerned” earthpressnews 6 February 2023 6 February 2023 News Published on 01/31/2023 at 12:47 p.m. Updated 01/31/2023 at 12:47 p.m. Reading 2 mins. Supply tensions concerning certain drugs in Europe have been going on for several months and… The alarm: Medicines for feverish children almost out Some medicines for feverish children are largely out of stock in the country. These are liquid painkillers with ibuprofen and paracetamol that are taken orally and are important mainly for… Shortage of medicines: the government accepts a price increase While France has suffered for months from a shortage of drugs, which concerns in particular the pediatric form – and widely prescribed – of the antibiotic amoxicillin, the Ministries of… Osteoporosis: HAS updates its recommendations for the proper use of medicines News Published on 01/26/2023 at 5:18 p.m. Updated 01/26/2023 at 5:18 p.m. Reading 2 mins. Osteoporosis, a disease characterized by a decrease in bone strength with age, affects a large… Shortage of medicines: is France penalized for its too low prices? After paracetamol and corticosteroids, it is now amoxicillin, the most prescribed antibiotic for children, which pharmacies in France are sorely lacking. So much so that some pharmacies have started to… Medicines: four questions about the shortage affecting France “The shortage has been our daily life for months,” sighs Stéphanie. This pharmacist based in Côte-d’Or contacts laboratories, wholesalers and even doctors every day, in vain. The display dedicated to…

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Tag Archives: Faculty Posted on September 13, 2017 by ed360editor Meet the New Faculty of Special Education The Special Education department at UMF is proud to welcome some new, bright, exciting members to the professional team. Kate MacLeod, Dominique Tetzlaff, and Kevin Good are the newest professors in special education at UMF. Kate MacLeod is joining the the special education faculty in the Secondary and Special Education Division here at UMF. She is completing her doctorate in Special Education at Syracuse University and holds a Certificate of Advanced Study in Disability Studies from Syracuse and a Masters of Science in Special Education from Long Island University. Kate was a high school special education teacher and inclusion facilitator in New York City, and has expertise working with urban adolescents with disabilities. Her research and writing has been published in academic journals such as Educational Leadership, Disability & Society, Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, and International Journal of Whole Schooling, educational magazines such as Rethinking Schools and TASH Connections, and book anthologies focused on inclusive and special education. Her current research agenda is focused on best practices for the inclusion of students with complex support needs; understanding the culture of inclusive schools; and the development of teacher networks to support inclusive education. Kate is also an educational consultant who works with administrators, teachers, and families in the northeast and across the country to support their work to create and improve inclusive practice and culture for all students. She is a new resident of Unity, Maine and when she is not teaching, researching, or working with schools and families, she loves to play music with her husband and friends, and spend time outside with her dog Amelia. Kate is absolutely thrilled to join the UMF community! Dominique Tetzlaff has been in the field of education for almost ten years. She started her career as a special education teacher in a middle school serving at-risk students in a high poverty community. Dominique recently completed her doctorate in Special Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and she specializes in high incidence disabilities, using technology for students with disabilities, and methods for teaching English Language Learners. Her dissertation study Using Mobile Technology to Increase the Math Achievement and Engagement of Students with Disabilities focused on the critical design features and implementation of mobile devices to support teacher-directed instruction. Dominique hopes to further expand this research line to develop guidelines for using digital lessons in the core content areas for students with disabilities. Dominique is very excited to be part of the UMF faculty and is looking forward to enjoying the community with her family! Kevin Good is an instructor in Special Education. He holds two master’s degrees and is preparing to finish his Ph.D. His focus in special education has resulted in various experiences including teaching, research, advocacy, and assistive technology consulting. Kevin is interested in all areas of special education, but his primary teaching and research is on assistive technology, inclusive education, teacher education, literacy, academic and behavioral instructional approaches, and best practices in instruction and technology use. His primary goal is to develop and mentor future teachers as they prepare to meet the needs of all learners. He is also excited to work with community members with their assistive technology needs be it related to pk-12 education, higher education, or life. As the Maine CITE coordinator at UMF, Kevin seeks to help all individuals at UMF learn more about the roles of assistive technology in the classroom and in life. Kevin is excited to be joining the UMF community because of its longstanding reputation in teacher education and its location in one of the most beautiful places in the country! UMF is very excited to welcome Kate, Dominique, and Kevin to our faculty. If you see them around campus be sure to say hello and welcome them to Farmington. From all of here at UMF, we want to give a warm welcome to our new professors in Special Education! Posted in Blog Sort News Announcements Feature Stories, Education Programs, Faculty Focus, News, News & Celebrations, Special Education | Tagged Faculty, professor, Special Education, welcome | Leave a comment | Posted on August 29, 2016 by UMF College of Education, Health & Rehabilitation Welcome to our Newest Education Faculty & Staff! Meet our newest Education Faculty & Staff! Dr. Leigh Ann Fish is coming to UMF from Troy, Ohio where she worked in public education as an elementary teacher and coordinator of gifted and talented education. After earning her Ph.D. from Miami University in 2015, Leigh Ann decided to pursue her passion for working with the next generation of teachers… and was thrilled to find the talented and welcoming UMF community! When not on campus, Leigh Ann enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two young daughters hiking/kayaking, exploring historical sites, and trying her hand at modern-day “homesteading” on their 18th century farm. She will be teaching ECH 150 (Intro to Early Childhood Ed) and ECH 232 (Social Science for Young Children) this fall. Dr. Kathryn Will-Dubyak In her own words: “Although I am a Florida native, I arrived at UMF from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana where I was a part of the community for 23 years. I am thrilled to be here. Teaching literacy courses to pre-service teachers is the job I have been dreaming of for quite sometime. Being able to do it in a community like Farmington is beyond my wildest dreams. My husband, Travis, and I are looking forward to getting involved in the community. Throughout my life I have had many opportunities to work with children of varying ages. I taught in a four room school house in Big Sky, Montana where we often had to alter our recess schedules due to elk herds on the playground, and went skiing every Friday for our physical education program. During the time in my life when I was a farmer, I established and developed science camps for preschool-aged children as well as fami ly-to-farm summer camps where entire families learned about the origins of their food and food preparation. I also have two children who are now 18 and 20 years old. When they were younger we spent hours (and hours) every day reading. When I am not thinking about literacy and preparing teachers for their future classrooms, I really enjoy growing and preparing food, hiking, knitting or crafting in some form, and learning new things (a.k.a. reading, reading, reading).” Julia Jeremias is the new Early Childhood Education Off-Campus Bachelor’s Degree Program Advisor and Coordinator. Julia comes to UMF from southern Maine where she is adjunct faculty in the early childhood department at Southern Maine Community College. After graduating from Mount Holyoke College and Lesley University, Julia started her life in education as a toddler teacher and continued in various rolls from teacher to public school administrator, until her family was transferred to Maine. When not working, Julia enjoys hiking with her partner and son, traveling, quilting, and baking. Posted in Blog Sort News Announcements Feature Stories, Early Childhood Education, Education Programs, Elementary Education, Faculty Focus, News & Celebrations | Tagged chainsaw, early childhood, early childhood education, Education, Elementary, Elementary Education, Faculty, homestead, staff, UMF | Leave a comment |

Life Insurance Quote - Yuba City, Sutter County, CA GreatRates! Monthly Payments Available The first step to learning about life insurance, is understanding it's necessity and importance. Life insurance is essential for a number of different reasons. It is a financial instrument that allows you to protect your family and loved ones when you're gone. What are the principal types of life insurance? Life insurance products for groups are different from life insurance sold to individuals. The information below focuses on life insurance sold to individuals. Term Insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. It pays only if death occurs during the term of the policy, which is usually from one to 30 years. Most term policies have no other benefit provisions. There are two basic types of term life insurance policies—level term and decreasing term. Level term means that the death benefit stays the same throughout the duration of the policy. Decreasing term means that the death benefit drops, usually in one-year increments, over the course of the policy’s term. Whole Life/Permanent Insurance In the case of traditional whole life, both the death benefit and the premium are designed to stay the same (level) throughout the life of the policy. The cost per $1,000 of benefit increases as the insured person ages, and it obviously gets very high when the insured lives to 80 and beyond. The insurance company could charge a premium that increases each year, but that would make it very hard for most people to afford life insurance at advanced ages. So the company keeps the premium level by charging a premium that, in the early years, is higher than what’s needed to pay claims, investing that money, and then using it to supplement the level premium to help pay the cost of life insurance for older people. By law, when these “overpayments” reach a certain amount, they must be available to the policyholder as a cash value if he or she decides not to continue with the original plan. The cash value is an alternative, not an additional, benefit under the policy. Let Bill Edick Insurance Agency, Inc. help you choose a policy that will fit your individual needs. Protecting your assets, whether personal, business, or both, is our goal. A well-chosen policy can lessen the impact of some of life’s most common, yet unforeseen perils. We’re here to help when you are considering Life Insurance. Insurance Type Type of InsuranceUniversal Life InsuranceTerm LifeWhole Life

Understanding barriers to the adoption of clinical decision rules [1] (multiple letters) P. A.C. Abboud, M. D. Cabana, I. D. Graham Annals of emergency medicine https://doi.org/10.1067/mem.2001.119945 10.1067/mem.2001.119945 Abboud, P. A. C., Cabana, M. D., & Graham, I. D. (2001). Understanding barriers to the adoption of clinical decision rules [1] (multiple letters). Annals of emergency medicine, 38(6), 703-704. https://doi.org/10.1067/mem.2001.119945 Understanding barriers to the adoption of clinical decision rules [1] (multiple letters). / Abboud, P. A.C.; Cabana, M. D.; Graham, I. D. In: Annals of emergency medicine, Vol. 38, No. 6, 2001, p. 703-704. Abboud, PAC, Cabana, MD & Graham, ID 2001, 'Understanding barriers to the adoption of clinical decision rules [1] (multiple letters)', Annals of emergency medicine, vol. 38, no. 6, pp. 703-704. https://doi.org/10.1067/mem.2001.119945 Abboud PAC, Cabana MD, Graham ID. Understanding barriers to the adoption of clinical decision rules [1] (multiple letters). Annals of emergency medicine. 2001;38(6):703-704. doi: 10.1067/mem.2001.119945 Abboud, P. A.C. ; Cabana, M. D. ; Graham, I. D. / Understanding barriers to the adoption of clinical decision rules [1] (multiple letters). In: Annals of emergency medicine. 2001 ; Vol. 38, No. 6. pp. 703-704. @article{bb608d729a99484e9de3d3c626723e84, title = "Understanding barriers to the adoption of clinical decision rules [1] (multiple letters)", author = "Abboud, {P. A.C.} and Cabana, {M. D.} and Graham, {I. D.}", doi = "10.1067/mem.2001.119945", journal = "Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians", T1 - Understanding barriers to the adoption of clinical decision rules [1] (multiple letters) AU - Abboud, P. A.C. AU - Cabana, M. D. AU - Graham, I. D. U2 - 10.1067/mem.2001.119945 DO - 10.1067/mem.2001.119945 JO - Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians JF - Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians

Supreme Courts - Citizens Have Gun Rights But No Parental Rights! 2022 - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pledges to pass ‘parent’s bill of rights’ amendment to the Texas Constitution. Right now, a hot topic in American is the 2nd Amendment rights to bear arms. But did you know while everyone is arguing over gun laws and the constitutional right to bear arms, there is no constitutional right to be a parent? Don’t believe me? Go read the U.S. Constitution. In the last 20 years, 9 million American children forcible separated from their parents. We love our children, therefore every parent in America should be screaming for a Parental Rights Amendment and hammering their Legislature with phone calls and emails to support a parental rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution! For more information see: www.familypreservationfoundation.org ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Posted on December 15, 2021 in Technology UI Choices – Don’t Clickshame The phrasing of a ‘no thanks’ in dialogue boxes can be a real turn-off for potential customers. Website newsletters, coupons, and other assorted pop-up boxes may ask you to sign up – and if you don’t, you click to decline the offer. Is it possible to word it in a way that changes the minds of customers? I Don’t Want to Subscribe In some businesses in Japan, employees are expected to gauge the response to an idea they had purely by tone. “Sure!”, “Sure.”, And “Sure… but it will be very hard.” are the only options, and ultimately, they are still all affirmatives – if the other person wanted to step on toes, they would make “sure…” sound like “sure!” and forge ahead, and they would have plausible deniability while doing it. Foreign business associates consulting with Japanese companies were sometimes a blessing because they lacked this context – they’d charge right in with a “no”. This took a lot of social pressure off of the middle managers who knew issues existed, had tried to bring them up before, but went ignored because of social rules stating they must minimize things, or phrase them in a way that isn’t unpleasant. Being forced to say “I don’t like this” or “I don’t want that” is often uncomfortable, so many cultures have rules for how to say no. While not as extreme as Japan, even people in the U.S. would find it rude to just respond with “no”. This is why websites often say something like “No thanks” instead of just “No” or an X in the first place! It’s not rude, but it is short. As web design advanced, more and more websites began including the context; instead of a simple “no thanks”, they’d say “No thanks, I don’t want to sign up”. The decline then sounds human without being overly presumptuous, and it became the new standard. More importantly, while these longer versions sound more human than simply saying ‘no’, it’s also reminding the more impatient users of what the box is for. Even if they didn’t read the pop up, they read the decline option before they clicked it. They know a newsletter or coupon is available now. This is a tried-and-true method. It’s neutral, professional, and clear. Forced To Lie Website designers strongly recommend simply stating facts when writing out the line, instead of trying to make the user feel guilty for clicking ‘no’.“No Thanks, I don’t want your newsletter”, or “No Thanks, I don’t want to stay up to date on X” are certainly easy to guess if that user declined to sign up for the service. These are statements of fact. But not everyone follows expert advice! Where websites put themselves in danger territory is when they try to get sassy, or smarmy with their decline option. Websites, for seemingly no reason, will imply that their users are stupid, and have ugly clothes, and that they must enjoy staying that way if they don’t agree with whatever the box is pushing. If someone in a real, physical store told you that when you declined to sign up for email coupons, you’d probably leave a negative review! They’ll tell users that they must hate fun, or want to live in their own little world: Or more. There’s more, and a ton are worse. Barely anybody likes this. And yet websites still try it so often that there’s a term for it: Clickshaming! There’s a hashtag on Twitter, there’s a subreddit on Reddit, and there are tons of websites showcasing the worst of the worst when it comes to clickshaming. Emotional Response The theory is that by inciting emotion, they’ll catch people who are on the fence. Tell the customer a joke, make them laugh, and they’ll like you more. Act busy in front of a customer and they’ll feel pressured to decide faster. Link up with good causes, and the client will feel better buying from your store, because they’ll be supporting those good causes indirectly. Emotions are very heavily tied into sales, and the feelings a customer has before, during, and after the pitch determines whether or not they actually go through with it. When a website says “We’ll hate to see you go!” They’re trying to pull an emotional response, so that you’re more likely to come back. A good website designer tries to make the website feel good and comfortable to use. The problem is that “haha, you’re not leaving without spending money, right?” is only a joke if the salesperson can tell that their potential buyer finds that funny, and even then they have to deliver it right, or else it sounds desperate. Sarcasm during a sale is a delicate thing. A human could tell when it would be appropriate to deliver that line to other humans. Putting “Aw, you hate saving money?” in the bottom corner of a dialogue box doesn’t carry that joking tone, and so it comes off really aggressively. Even giving them the benefit of the doubt, reminding customers that your product can be expensive (and they could save money) isn’t exactly the brilliant strategy it seems on the surface. As mentioned above, the option to leave the dialogue box is sometimes the only option the user is even looking at – those people want to get back to scrolling. Imagine having to click ‘I hate saving money’ so you can look at things you’re not even sure you want to buy yet. If they don’t leave out of spite, suddenly the website is on an uphill battle to sell something to this specific user, who’s been primed to think about saving money. Emotional response is not a guaranteed hit, especially when the emotion is negative. 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Angeliki Malakasioti Angeliki Malakasioti is an interdisciplinary artist, researcher, and Assistant Professor at the Department of Audio & Visual Arts, Ionian University. She has studied architecture in the Department of Architecture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and at the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. She has received her Doctoral Thesis "Anatomy of the Digital Body - Spatial Aspects of the Self and the Immaterial on the Web" with honors and she has recently completed a post-doctorate research on the "Architecture of Melancholy - the Case of Video Games". Her interests emphasize on the fields of digital image and composition, cyberspatial experience, new technologies and digital media, audiovisual representations, speculative design and creative methodologies, digital culture and its theoretical dimensions. She has multiple international publications, she has participated in international conferences, art and film festivals and exhibitions, and she has received prizes of experimental film making, photography and "art as research" contributions. She has been teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses since 2009 in different Universities in the fields of Architecture, Digital Media, Atmospheres and Audiovisual Arts. Ode to a Fallen Dialogue Presented at conference or festival 2021 Ode to a Fallen Dialogue Exhibited at gallery or event, Presented at conference or festival, Published on the Web (individual site), Published on the Web (online gallery) 2021 Digital Selfhood and its Mental Spatialities: Abstracts of Textual Constructs Conference paper or presentation 2021 Lene Tøftestuen

15 Up-and-Coming how to make a fake instagram account Bloggers You Need to Watch HomeAll Postsblog15 Up-and-Coming how to make a fake instagram... blog on October 28, 2021 15Views 0Likes 0Comments The most important thing to remember when making a fake account on instagram is that it’s probably not the real you. Fake accounts will make your life a lot easier, but they will also make it harder to find out who you are and who you want to be. There are many ways to fake your identity online, and sometimes the easiest way to do so is to use a third party service. We all use third parties now and then to create fake photos, but these are generally easy to spot. Instagram has a great “report account” feature that allows you to report a fake account, but it’s not always possible to catch a fake account with that feature. Sometimes a fake account will only post its profile picture, but if you don’t have the right settings, it may post a different photo altogether. Even if you’ve got an account with a decent profile picture, you can avoid a lot of the more common problems by using a website like Instagram. A third-party service like Instagram lets you post a link to your profile, and that link could be the real one. I know it may seem like a lot, but it is possible to fake your profile picture on Instagram. The trick is to be careful when you want to use Instagram. Make sure that you are using a site like Instagram, where you can post a link to your image. If you want to post your profile picture as well, make sure you add a link in that direction. The same mistake we have had made was to set up a website for the first time and then make the wrong images. I can’t tell you how many times I have made this mistake, but I’ll put it to the test. It’s a good idea to check with your chosen service if their help is open to you. Just remember that there are a lot of companies out there with lots of different options, and you may have to play around for awhile to get the results you want. I will say that I have used both Instagram and Twitter for my business and it works great. Instagram is an easy interface to use if you have a high level of trust in the service. It also allows you to use hashtags, which makes it a good platform to list your business, locations, products, and more. On the downside, for anyone who manages to get a private account, the account is totally public and anyone can see all of your information. The Anatomy of a Great samples friendly letters 10 Best Facebook Pages of All Time About tell me about that

Spruce up your Apple devices with some Nomad accessories We've taken a look at iPhone cases and Apple Watch straps on the latest Quick Look. While Apple products are notoriously difficult to customise in a hardware perspective, the Californian tech giant does at least let owners spruce up their devices with an array of accessories, be it iPhone cases or Apple Watch straps, and so forth. In this vein, we've teamed up with Nomad once again to check out a new batch of their latest accessories made for Apple products. On the most recent episode of Quick Look, we've got our hands on a few different iPhone cases and Apple Watch straps and have given our opinions on them and how they work and better each Apple system they relate to. If you've been wondering about getting a new Nomad accessory, take a look at the video below for a glimpse of what you'll be in store for.

(-) Remove Processes filter Processes Gastrulation in Mus musculus (common house mouse) As mice embryos develop, they undergo a stage of development called gastrulation. The hallmark of vertebrate gastrulation is the reorganization of the inner cell mass (ICM) into the three germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. Mammalian embryogenesis occurs within organisms; therefore, gastrulation was originally described in species with easily observable embryos. For example, the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) is the most widely used organism to study gastrulation because the large embryos develop inside a translucent membrane. Subject: Processes, Experiments Julia Barlow Platt's Embryological Observations on Salamanders' Cartilage (1893) In 1893, Julia Barlow Platt published her research on the origins of cartilage in the developing head of the common mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus) embryo. The mudpuppy is an aquatic salamander commonly used by embryologists because its large embryonic cells and nuclei are easy to see. Platt followed the paths of cells in developing mudpuppy embryos to see how embryonic cells migrated during the formation of the head. With her research, Platt challenged then current theories about germ layers, the types of cells in an early embryo that develop into adult cells. Subject: Experiments, Theories, Processes The Meselson-Stahl Experiment (1957–1958), by Matthew Meselson and Franklin Stahl In an experiment later named for them, Matthew Stanley Meselson and Franklin William Stahl in the US demonstrated during the 1950s the semi-conservative replication of DNA, such that each daughter DNA molecule contains one new daughter subunit and one subunit conserved from the parental DNA molecule. The researchers conducted the experiment at California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena, California, from October 1957 to January 1958.

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Home / Tag Archives: 2017 American Cinematheque Honor Tag: 2017 American Cinematheque Honor Amy Adams to Receive 2017 American Cinematheque Honor Adams is a five-time Academy Award nominee for “American Hustle,” “The Master,” “The Fighter,” “Doubt” and “Junebug.” Her other films include “Arrival,” “Big Eyes,” “Enchanted,” “Nocturnal Animals” and “Man of Steel.” Her next film is “Justice League Part One,” and ...

Tag: US guns law Saturday, May 28th 2022 - 09:45 UTC US has more civilian guns than people: 120,5 for every 100 Americans United States is the only country in the world where civilian guns outnumber people, according to the Swiss base Small Arms Survey (SAS), and is also the country where at least one mass shooting takes place every year, as has tragically happened in Texas, where 19 school children and two teachers were killed by some mentally ill teenager. Thursday, August 5th 2021 - 20:06 UTC Mexico files law suit against US main gun manufacturers Mexico on Wednesday filed a major lawsuit against the United States gun manufacturers for the massive damage caused by “the unlawful trafficking of guns to drug cartels and other criminals in Mexico”. Tuesday, June 21st 2016 - 08:07 UTC US Senate fails to pass bill to tighten gun controls; the vote was along party lines The US Senate has rejected plans to tighten gun controls, including the restriction of weapons sales to people on terrorism watch lists. Four proposals were brought before the Senate after 49 people died in an attack on a gay nightclub in Florida. Monday, January 11th 2016 - 13:29 UTC Guns are our shared responsibility By Barack Obama - The epidemic of gun violence in our country is a crisis. Gun deaths and injuries constitute one of the greatest threats to public health and to the safety of the American people. Every year, more than 30,000 Americans have their lives cut short by guns. Suicides. Friday, October 2nd 2015 - 06:34 UTC Frustrated Obama challenges voters to support changes in gun laws A visibly frustrated President Barack Obama said on Thursday that thoughts and prayers are no longer enough as Americans respond to another deadly school shooting, and he challenged voters wanting to deal with the problem to vote for elected officials who will do something. Despite Obama's efforts for gun control, US firearms production jumped 140% in five years Despite President Barack Obama’s push for greater gun control measures, it would seem that firearm production has boomed during his administration. The United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) recently released its “2015 Firearms Commerce in the United States Annual Statistical Update,” in which the agency pointed out a nearly 140% increase in gun production from 2008 to 2013, the last year with available statistics.

We Won’t Leave Al-Aqsa Empty: Shaykh Sabri Saturday, 28 March 2020 - 06:47 WIB Author: sajadi The Head of Supreme Islamic Authority in the City of Al-Quds (Jerusalem), Shaykh Ikrima Sabri (photo special) Jerusalem, MINA – The Head of Supreme Islamic Authority in the City of Al-Quds (Jerusalem), Shaykh Ikrima Sabri stressed, “We will not leave Al-Aqsa Mosque empty of worshipers.” He stressed Israeli occupation could take advantage of the situation of closing places of worship, especially Al-Aqsa, related to the coronavirus to continue the purpose of Judaization. Thus quoted from Al-Yaum on Saturday, March 28. “We are aware that the occupation authority is trying to utilize policies related to the coronavirus to serve its interests and objectives,” he said. For that, he and the mosque, will continue to prepare the officers, guards, and other staff, including the mosque’s leader, to continue to pray in congregation in Al-Aqsa complex. The Waqf Department has also prepared sirens in the mosque area, which will be sounded in case of an emergency. Shaykh Sabri stressed that the Jerusalem Muslims were all still paying attention to the situation at Al-Aqsa Mosque and fully aware of what the occupation would do to it. The occupation actively sought to implement a temporal and spatial division scheme in Al-Aqsa, and to allocate a special place for the Jews. “The formidable youth cadres have also been prepared to continue their work in protecting Al-Aqsa and will not leave it blank. So that all security and protection of Al-Aqsa will be protected from all violations of Israel. (T/RE1) Tags: al-Aqsa mosque Judaizism Shaykh Sabri Tuesday, 25 October 2016 - 22:57 WIB UN Renews Call For Upholding Status Quo At Jerusalem Holy Sites Sunday, 20 December 2015 - 23:55 WIB ISRAEL BANS ACTIVIST ENTERING AL QUDS Thursday, 11 March 2021 - 08:05 WIB As 90 Israeli Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa’s Courtyards

home / News / Drafting / BNIA Airport Glycol Treatment Upgrades BNIA Airport Glycol Treatment Upgrades Aug 18, 2021 | Drafting, Electrical Engineering, In The Field, News, Project News In a climate like Western New York’s, where winters can be harsh, a system to deice planes is essential to travel and commerce. Used deicing solution is an environmental hazard, and must be properly managed. As a subconsultant to prime design contractor WSP USA, Encorus Group assisted in a project to expand the capacity for the management of spent deicing fluid (glycol) and glycol-contaminated stormwater runoff at the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport. The airport’s glycol treatment system utilizes artificial wetlands containing specialized bacteria to breakdown the glycol in the contaminated stormwater runoff prior to being discharged. The system requires careful monitoring and control of stormwater flows to maintain operations year-round. The project’s objective was achieved by expanding the available capacity of the storage and treatment systems at the airport, and upgrading the monitoring systems to provide the airport operators better operational oversight of the system. Encorus was responsible for the design of the monitoring system upgrades. This work included reviewing the existing control system design, designing new network pathways between control points, and specifying new programmable logic controllers (PLCs), HMI displays, control panels, field instrumentation connections, and a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system for the facility’s stormwater system. Encorus Group’s responsibilities on the project included control system design, equipment selection, and preparation of contract specifications and drawings. The project’s scope also included baseline review and analysis of the existing treatment and storage systems; exploration of potential improvements to optimize the existing treatment system; power consumption and efficiency evaluation of the existing systems; review of potential expansion of the treatment system’s capacity and exploration of upgrades to the mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems of the existing systems; building expansion of the existing wetland treatment building to facilitate potential system upgrades; stormwater storage expansion and integration upgrades; and study the feasibility of consolidating the stormwater outfalls on the property.

Thermal-conductance equation From Encyclopedia of Mathematics heat equation The homogeneous partial differential equation $$\frac{\partial u}{\partial t}-a^2\sum_{k=1}^n\frac{\partial^2u}{\partial x_k^2}=0.$$ This equation is the simplest example of a parabolic partial differential equation. For $n=3$ it describes the process of heat diffusion in a solid body. The first boundary value problem (in a cylindrical domain) and the Cauchy–Dirichlet problem (in a half-space) are the fundamental well-posed problems for the thermal-conductance equation. A solution to the characteristic (Cauchy) problem can be given in explicit form: $$u(x,t)=\frac{1}{(2a\sqrt{\pi t})^n}\int\limits_{\mathbf R^n}\exp\left(-\frac{|x-\xi|^2}{4a^2t}\right)\phi(\xi)d\xi,\quad t>0,$$ where $\phi(\xi)$ is a fixed continuous uniformly bounded function on $\mathbf R^n$. [1] A.V. Bitsadze, "The equations of mathematical physics" , MIR (1980) (Translated from Russian) [2] V.S. Vladimirov, "Equations of mathematical physics" , MIR (1984) (Translated from Russian) [a1] J.R. Cannon, "The one-dimensional heat equation" , Addison-Wesley (1984) [a2] H.S. Carslaw, J.C. Jaeger, "Conduction of heat in solids" , Clarendon Press (1945) [a3] J. Cranck, "The mathematics of diffusion" , Clarendon Press (1975) [a4] A. Friedman, "Partial differential equations of parabolic type" , Prentice-Hall (1964) [a5] M. Jakob, "Heat transfer" , 1–2 , Wiley (1975) [a6] M.N. Ozisik, "Basic heat transfer" , McGraw-Hill (1977) [a7] D.V. Widder, "The heat equation" , Acad. Press (1975) How to Cite This Entry: Thermal-conductance equation. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Thermal-conductance_equation&oldid=32607 This article was adapted from an original article by A.P. Soldatov (originator), which appeared in Encyclopedia of Mathematics - ISBN 1402006098. See original article Retrieved from "https://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Thermal-conductance_equation&oldid=32607" TeX done

FM Shoukry to head to Moscow hours after meeting Blinken Ahram Online , Monday 30 Jan 2023 Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry is set to head to Moscow on Monday evening to follow up on bilateral ties between both countries, said Ahmed Abu Zeid, the foreign ministry spokesman. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry answer questions during their joint press conference in Cairo, Egypt, Monday Jan. 30, 2023. AP Egypt-US partnership is important for the region and world: Blinken at presser in Cairo Lavrov says Arab-Russian cooperation forum to be held soon Russia committed to meet full orders of grain exports to Egypt: FM Lavrov in Cairo The visit comes just a few hours after he met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who paid a two-day visit to Cairo in the first leg of his Middle East tour. During his visit, Blinken met with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Shoukry to discuss a host of regional issues. While in Russia, Shoukry is scheduled to review the progress made in implementing the Egyptian-Russian cooperation projects with a host of Russian officials – including his counterpart Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov and Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev. Both sides will also consult and exchange views on several international and regional issues of common interests, including the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and its repercussions, said Abu Zeid. In July 2022, Lavrov met Shoukry in Cairo as part of his African tour, discussing a host of regional and international issues, including the Ukraine crisis. A liaison group formed in March during the 157th session of the Council of the Arab League to tackle the impacts of the Ukraine crisis on the Arab region, included Egypt alongside Jordan, Algeria, Iraq, Sudan and the UAE. In April, the liaison group held talks with Russia’s Lavrov in Moscow and Ukrainian FM Dmytro Kuleba in Warsaw in an attempt to forge a diplomatic solution to the crisis. Egypt has repeatedly called for a political solution to the crisis based on dialogue and warned of the global crisis’ impact on the Arab countries at the political, security and economic levels. Shoukry

Media Releases | 7th Apr, 2005 Murray river health levy needed Paul Sinclair, Environment Victoria Last week landholders, agricultural policy-makers, scientists and environmentalists met in Brisbane to discuss new farming certification. The discussion focused on the global ecological crisis that is making life increasingly difficult for primary producers. According to Emeritus Professor Bob Douglas, chairman of Australia 21, the meeting highlighted the fact that: “nothing short of a revolutionary change in the way all Australians view the land will do justice to the problems that are confronting us”. Nowhere is this change more acutely needed than on the Murray River. The Brisbane meeting comes at a time when the state of Australia’s most iconic river is at crisis point. As Professor Douglas recognises, the solutions needed to repair the damage must be far-reaching and imaginative. They need to be on a scale not yet seen in this country. The $500 million promised by State and Federal Governments under the Living Murray is a positive start but if the Murray has any real hope we need to be going much further. In the long term, the Murray and its irrigation industries need an investment of another $1 billion and 1000 billion litres of water if those industries are to be sustainable. It is right that governments play a leading role in the Murray and they should not shirk this responsibility. However, the intensity and pace of damage is so large that one approach is not enough. Not only governments, but business and consumers must all contribute to renewing the Murray if the iconic waterway – and all the industries that rely on it – have any real hope of long-term prosperity. As Professor Douglas says: “Australian consumers have a right (and perhaps a responsibility) to ask whether their food is being produced in ways that are sensitive to the needs of the environment. Governments have a responsibility to ensure that leaseholders are not destroying the productivity of land for future generations.” Environment Victoria agrees. This is why we have mooted the idea of a river health levy as a possible way to raise the $1 billion needed to save the Murray. Supermarkets and exporters, who make profits on agricultural products grown from the Murray, should give back to the river, the core idea being that those who benefit from using land and water resources should contribute to its restoration. Industry should start owning the problem they benefit from. There’s already an 11 cents per litre levy on drinking milk that is raising $1.6 billion for dairy farmers. Although 70% of Victoria’s milk is exported, the principal of the dairy levy shows $1.6 billion can be raised without making an industry uncompetitive. Consumers have supported dairy farmers’ adjustment to deregulation through the levy. General revenue from government will not provide all the investment required to protect the Murray. Industry must do its bit, otherwise it is merely offloading costs onto farmers and taxpayers. It’s worth remembering that if the river survives, the industries that rely on it also prosper. Any concern that the levy would be passed on to producers is not a criticism of the levy itself, rather it highlights the power of supermarkets to control domestic food production. Increasingly farmers are getting less and less of every dollar spent on food, with retailers getting more. As Professor Douglas also acknowledges: “The globalised economy compounds the problem for agricultural communities, asking of them that they produce more and more food and fibre for less and less financial return.” Supermarkets should not be able to grow and become more powerful without being environmentally or socially responsible. As mentioned, consumers have a role to play. Until consumers in Melbourne and Sydney care about the Murray and its industries, the Murray will continue to decline. They have to start asking questions about what they’re eating, what the costs of producing food are and they need to ask supermarkets and food exporters what they’re doing to protect the Murray. Consumers are only part of the equation. Equally, a levy is one possible answer. Another solution could be to see supermarkets making direct contributions to environmental flows programs or supply funds to food suppliers to become more efficient. These are just some options. But the issue still remains: the Murray River’s degradation is a national crises that needs a long-term plan of action and investment. Australia’s top scientists and independent researchers are in no doubt about the severity of the problems facing the iconic river. An unreleased report paid for the States and Commonwealth shows the number of dead and dying river red gums along a 1000km stretch of Murray floodplain increased from 51% in 2002 to 75% in 2004. Last month, the Murray Darling Basin Commission reported that the Murray mouth would need to be dredged indefinitely at a cost of $7 million each year to keep the river connected to the sea. It is clear that the major players need to unite to agree on real solutions. If the Murray and its associated industries are to survive, government, industry and consumers must now contribute to saving the Murray over the next decade. Media Release: Tuesday, 29 March 2005 – Murray levy could save dying river

News | 7th Apr, 2011 ALP energy targets a ‘gimmick’ Josh Gordon, The Age The Baillieu government appears to have dumped Victoria's renewable energy targets after a scathing audit report found the proportion of the state's power generated using solar, wind and hydro had barely increased over the past decade despite hundreds of millions of dollars of government spending. In a potential blow for the sector, Energy and Resources Minister Michael O'Brien has labelled the renewable targets of the former Labor government an ''expensive gimmick''. ''What expands renewable energy isn't writing a target down on a piece of paper, it's having a policy framework that actually encourages renewables to be created,'' Mr O'Brien said. ''We are not interested in setting targets for the sake of it, because Labor's approach has shown it doesn't work,'' he said. The audit report, tabled in Parliament yesterday, said just 3.9 per cent of Victoria's power is being generated using renewables. That is only 0.3 of a percentage point more than in 2002, when Labor first announced a target of 10 per cent to be achieved by 2010. Since then, there have been at least six policy launches and a bill to taxpayers of about $272 million. ''The volume of renewable energy presently generated falls well short of expectations and growth … is not on track to meet future targets,'' the report said. ''Efforts to increase the proportion of electricity generated from renewable sources have proven not to be effective. Neither the setting of renewable energy targets, nor the establishment of investment incentives, has delivered expected results.'' One of the most recent renewable policy announcements came last year, when the previous Labor government committed to lifting the state's electricity supply from large-scale solar power to 5 per cent by 2020 and announced a so-called feed-in tariff offering subsidies to encourage solar. During the campaign, the Coalition backed the 5 per cent target for solar and promised to ask the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission to consider a similar feed-in tariff. But the report found such a tariff, approving premium prices to generators who feed renewable power into the grid, would add $23 to $47 to annual household power bills, well above the $5 to $15 increase claimed by Labor. Shadow energy minister Lily D'Ambrosio said: ''From taking Victoria backwards on wind farm developments to cuddling up to brown coal interests, it's clear Mr Baillieu has no plans to tackle climate change.'' Environment Victoria campaign director Mark Wakenham said it was disappointing the share of renewable energy for power generation had not increased over the past decade, warning that Victoria was also burning 10 per cent more coal. ''Wind energy has been a great success story in Victoria, producing clean, affordable electricity. But now that industry is at risk because of the Baillieu government's restrictive wind farm development policy. Everything we've got on renewable energy Everything we've got on energy efficiency

Improving passive radio-frequency identification localisation precision with moving direction estimation-based feature improvement Yang, P. orcid.org/0000-0002-8553-7127 (2014) Improving passive radio-frequency identification localisation precision with moving direction estimation-based feature improvement. IET Wireless Sensor Systems, 4 (1). pp. 17-26. ISSN 2043-6386 To achieve high localisation accuracy and precision is a fundamental requirement of passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) location systems. Current passive RFID location systems mostly deploy a dense RFID tag distribution to give initial localisation accuracy and use advanced localisation algorithms to extract the reliable features for enhancing localisation precision. High quality features are capable of significantly improving precision of passive RFID localisation systems, but it is hardly achieved in practice because of the environmental noise interference and the variety of tag behaviours. A localisation approach by using moving direction estimation to improve the quality of extracted features is proposed for enhancing localisation precision of passive RFID location systems. This approach relies on a general distribution of false-reading occurring probability function derived from experimental measurements. A feature adjustment scheme is introduced to correct these features regarding the estimation of moving direction of object. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed localisation approach with feature improvement achieves higher precision for the state-of-the art deterministic localisation algorithm (Han et al. 2007) in passive RFID location systems. Yang, P. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8553-7127 Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: © 2014 The Institution of Engineering and Technology. Published (online): 20 March 2014 The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > Department of Computer Science (Sheffield) Symplectic Sheffield Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-wss.2013.0046

Negligence in Nursing Homes: Understaffed and Underprepared Home News Negligence in Nursing Homes: Understaffed and Underprepared October 10, 2019 Eric Roy Law Firm No Comments Las Vegas, like most cities, bears a significant population of elderly residents residing in assisted living facilities. Here, they can get the daily assistance they need to live quality everyday lives. Without warning though, unexpected events can befall a facility, leading to a shortage of staff. The remaining staff will in turn become overworked while often going underpaid; usually leading them to take out their frustration on residents or neglect their duties altogether. This is also with the knowledge that without enough employees, the staff that is employed won’t have time to see to the proper care of every resident simply because they have too much work and not enough time to finish it. Daily services that nursing homes normally provide range from administering medication and maintaining personal hygiene while providing social interaction with other basic needs. If any one resident needs specialized and personal attention, the amount of time it can take to finish the assigned task may take longer. During that time, another resident will then be neglected from the service which he or she is owed simply because of the staff shortage There are many reasons in which a facility can become understaffed, from lack of funding or perhaps the facility wants to turn a profit by eliminating staff and increasing the workload. Research shows that 95 percent of Nursing homes are understaffed, though this is also on the basis that the standards that define an understaffed facility are different from state to state. To avoid such circumstances, do what research and ask the questions you can, before deciding on a nursing home for yourself or someone else. If you find yourself or a loved one is a victim of an understaffed nursing home, seek a personal injury attorney to see if anything can be done to take care of the issue or seek compensation for possible neglect.

Introduction: The modern U.S. economy was not accidental. Key contributors forged the ideas that influence the functions of the current 21st century America economy. Description or Procedures: Students must investigate whether the United States is truly a capitalist country. In doing so, students will locate quotes or original excerpts from Adam Smith, Karl Marx, John Keynes, and Milton Friedman. Make a reference list of their sources using a “reference page” that contains solid, reputable articles that explain these economists’ contributions to economic theory. Each of these authors has a distinct ideological perspective on global economic systems. It is the student’s responsibility to discover what each theorist believed and how they compare to each other. Provide an accurate summary section of each article, then must write an analytical section, and finally write a conclusion page comparing the four theorists and deciding the value of their contributions to the field of economics. The results will be (A) four one-page summaries, (B) four one-page analytical sections, (C) a one-page conclusion, and (D) the reference page. Materials Needed: Excerpts from Adam Smith, Karl Marx (can use English translations), John Keynes, and Milton Friedman. Learning Objective(s): Understanding how entire economies function and are driven or influenced by an economic ideology. https://essaypass.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/essaypp-300x47.png 0 0 Essay Pass https://essaypass.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/essaypp-300x47.png Essay Pass2021-11-01 05:57:472021-11-01 05:57:47Economics Microeconomics Discussion (250 Words) Return And Bonds Rating ABBY

Describe theoretical ideas of power in relation to policy. Describe theoretical ideas of power in relation to policy.. Create an informative public information piece that presents research on institutional discrimination within a specific social institution. By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: Competency 1: Describe theoretical ideas of power in relation to policy. Create an effective public information piece that conveys a clear, cohesive message about institutional inequality. Competency 2: Identify historical and contemporary influences of discrimination in U.S. culture. Analyze data on the factors contributing to racial, ethnic, or other disparities within a specific institution to make valid sociological arguments. Competency 3: Analyze the effects of social policy using aggregated data. Explain ways in which public policies are linked to racial, ethnic, or other disparities within a specific institution. Competency 4: Analyze how laws are applied or created based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, and social class. Assess the impact of institutional discrimination on minorities and minority communities. Competency 5: Apply diversity strategies in professional, educational, and personal contexts. Describe policy strategies for reducing institutional discrimination. Competency 6: Apply in text the standard writing conventions for the discipline, including structure, voice, person, tone, and citation formatting. Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format and with few errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Often, discrimination is discussed as a primarily individual phenomenon—one-on-one actions in which one person discriminates against another. But as you have learned through your studies and research, some discrimination occurs at the institutional level, despite laws and policies that have been created to reduce or eliminate structural racism. It is important to consider how different experiences for minority groups may reflect a dominant culture that practices systemic discrimination in terms of treatment or access to valued resources. In other words, if there are many individuals in a society who are not racist or discriminatory, can the same also be said of the institutions in U.S. society as a whole? Often, institutional discrimination involves the intersection of race or ethnicity with other variables, like social class and gender. For example, patterns of residential segregation may be connected to both race and ethnicity, as well as socioeconomic status. As you prepare to complete this assessment, you may want to think about other related issues to deepen your understanding or broaden your viewpoint. You are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community. Note that these questions are for your own development and exploration and do not need to be completed or submitted as part of your assessment. What are some examples of institutional discrimination in U.S. society? To what extent are these examples the result of historical patterns of relationships between whites and minorities or among upper, middle, or lower classes? Why do discussions of discrimination often focus on individual acts of discrimination rather than systemic discrimination built into institutions like the education or health care systems? What factors, in the justice system, explain why certain racial or ethnic groups are more likely to be stopped, searched, or arrested by the police? What is the connection between policing strategies and incarceration rates? Building on the reading, research, and analysis you have done in the previous assessments, this final assessment asks you to more closely examine the causes and consequences of discrimination that occurs within one of society’s core institutions. For this assessment, you will explore both the causes and consequences of institutionalized discrimination, from the perspective of the individuals it directly affects, the institution you have chosen, and society as a whole. To complete this assessment, presume that you work for a think tank that conducts and publishes social and economic research to inform economic decisions and local, state, and federal policy making. Your manager asks you and the other members of your team to create a public information piece based on research and analysis of the prevalence and persistence of discrimination in a particular social institution. First, choose one of the following major institutions for this assessment: criminal justice system, health care system, educational system, housing market, or the U.S. workplace. Then complete the following: Research institutional discrimination in your chosen institution, locating reliable, scholarly sources. Examples are provided in the Resources for this assessment. Choose one of the following public information pieces in the list below. It is your job to create a public information piece that highlights your findings regarding inequities (based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability status, or sexual orientation) within your chosen institution. You will need to support your conclusions with credible data and scholarly research, rather than relying on opinion, and demonstrate your ability to apply sociological thinking to your topic. Information booklet targeted to the general public. Position paper or brief targeted at state or federal legislators. Mock website or blog. Public service announcement (a script for a radio or television program). PowerPoint presentation targeted to a specific audience, with a description of the audience and detailed speaker’s notes (in PowerPoint, use the Notes area below each slide to provide speaker’s notes and explain the information on your slides in more detail). A recorded speech to be given at a national meeting of practitioners who work in the institution you are researching. If you choose this option, include your script and references in a Word document along with your audio file. Create a final, professional-quality product in which you accomplish the following: Create a public information piece that effectively conveys the causes and consequences of the problem of institutional discrimination in one of society’s major institutions, with support from data and scholarly sources. Describe factors contributing to racial, ethnic, or other forms of inequality within a specific institution. Analyze data on the factors contributing to inequality in a specific institution. Keep in mind that, to be accurate in your assessment, you will need to look at raw data and percentages as well as to consider the data in relation to each racial or ethnic group’s percentage within the overall U.S. population. Explain ways in which public policies are linked to inequalities within a specific institution. Consider any historical or contemporary influences that may have contributed the disparities you have identified. Example: If you are studying institutional discrimination in the justice system, you would need to consider national policies such as the War on Drugs, as well as law enforcement policies. Assess the impact on minorities and minority communities caused by institutional discrimination within a specific institution. Describe specific, measurable policy strategies for reducing institutional discrimination. These can be community based, legislative (at the local, state, or federal level), or law enforcement strategies. These strategies should focus on institutional policies, not individual solutions.

Santa Claus: or, There and Back Again December 17, 2010 / Elizabeth Gaucher / 8 Comments Before I became a parent, I was sure of one thing: No elaborate lies about this guy named Santa Claus. I generally “believed” myself as a child, but I don’t remember my parents telling me he was real. I had presents under the tree “from Santa” and enjoyed all of the traditions and stories about the North Pole, reindeer, etc.; but Christmas was about spiritual matters and the other stuff was just fairy tale fun. This Christmas my daughter is 2 1/2 years old. She is prime time for the jolly old elf, and I saw on her face something I never expected. A few times when I started to explain that it is all just tradition and a fun story, she gave me a look that I can only describe as please don’t take this away from me. In that instant I realized this period of magical thinking is truly brief, and while I had no interest in some elaborate ruse for myself, she was interested. Conundrum. I have known too many people who complain bitterly about being tricked about Santa Claus. They use words like tricked, lied to, fooled, and deceived. They say things like, “I realized I could never trust my parents again.” That, my friends, is serious business. I don’t think there is any sure way to know if one’s child will end up feeling this way if you lead them along the merry path. All I knew, or thought I knew, was that I was not about to risk it. I mean for heaven’s sake, I need my credibility there for things like sex, God, and paper or plastic. I can’t be burning it up over some fool elf. But like I said………there was that face. I didn’t have the heart to tell her it wasn’t real, and I found myself enjoying the game in spite of myself. The look on her face when she saw Santa soliciting donations for a children’s charity in town was incredible. She was just speechless in his presence, but couldn’t stop talking about him at home. She talked about the elves, the workshops, the North Pole, the flying reindeer, all of it. Where it started to change was when she processed the stories about “keeping a list.” It’s nearly impossible to talk about Santa Claus without getting into the lists of who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. The worst are picture books that show him keeping lists of names of “the good little girls and boys.” My child’s face would cloud over and she looked very unhappy. Truly, she should have nothing to worry about. She’s a well-behaved kid. But I knew she definitely did not like this part of the story. One evening as she was falling asleep I heard her say, “Santa will be upset with me. Santa is going to be upset.” I assured her Santa was just fine with her, that he didn’t get upset with anyone, that it was all good. But the next episode sealed the deal for me. As we were talking about Santa in general and the fact that Christmas is coming, she cut her eyes away from me and said flatly, “I don’t love him.” My girl is one of the most loving children I’ve ever known. This was a red alert that the big man had to be kicked to the curb. After talking it over with her father, I told my daughter, “You know, Santa Claus is just a character in a story that people like to tell this time of year. It’s for fun. It’s all about magic, and giving, and imagination.” She looked at me with wide eyes. I went for it. “He’s not real. He’s made up. Momma and Daddy are real. We love you. You never have to worry about Santa, he’s just pretend and for fun. If it’s not fun, we can just not talk about him.” That child’s face lit up like a you know what. She smiled a beautiful smile and hugged me with all her might. What can I say? If it works, it works. If it doesn’t, it’s truly no loss. Yesterday we lost a fat guy in a suit we were going to lose eventually anyway, and we kept a tighter grip on unconditional love. That is for real. Image credit: Norman Rockwell

Home Travel Best Golf Courses in the Turks & Caicos Caribbean Golf image courtesy CC BY-SA 2.0 Japan’s Top Five Golf Courses There are any number of reasons to visit the Turks and Caicos—the dining is a sublime mix of cuisines, the snorkeling and diving is unsurpassed and the deep-sea fishing is world-renowned. There are two casinos in case you feel lucky and various golf courses. Here are our reviews of a few of the best golf courses in the Turks and Caicos. Let’s start with some history. While there is an argument to make that Ponce de León was the first European explorer to discover the islands, a better bet would be Christopher Columbus. As was the case in so many islands in this region, by 1766 the Turks and Caicos had been ruled at various times by the English, French and Spanish. Eventually, the British merged the islands with one of their prized colonies, the Bahamas. The islands were of particular commercial value to the British because of the unusually fine and abundant salt that could be exported, as well as a profitable cotton trade. The Turks and Caicos islands were also havens for pirates, who wreaked havoc on the trade routes as well as the homes of wealthy merchants. The British and French fought over the islands for most of the 1700s, with both countries trading control. In 1874, Jamaica annexed the islands until Jamaica gained independence from Great Britain in 1962, when the Turks and Caicos became a British Crown Colony. Today, it remains a British overseas territory with residents having British citizenship. Provo Golf & Country Club The 18-hole Provo Golf & Country Club is located in the Grace Bay area of Providenciales, or “Provo.” Rated as one of the best golf courses in the Caribbean, ranked with the top 10 courses by Barron’s and Travel and Leisure magazine, the course, which opened in 1992, is a study in “Target golf” popularised by golf course architect Pete Dye at the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. It features smallish greens and landing areas protected by bunkers and waste areas. Marshes and lakes come into play on 10 holes and limestone outcroppings add to the beauty of the course, which plays to 6,705 yards from the back markers with a Slope rating of 136. There is abundant wildlife on the course including pink flamingos, the island’s official bird. This is all adding to the deserved title of being one of the best golf courses in the Caribbean. The club offers a fully stocked pro shop and club rentals are available. Lessons are offered and after your round, stop by Fairways Bar and Grill. The clubhouse is considered to be one of the finest in the Caribbean and Atlantic. There are also lighted tennis courts with tennis equipment available to rent. Waterloo Golf Club Next up is the Waterloo Golf Club, which opened in 1998 on the island of Grand Turk in the Caribbean. The 2,758-yard, par-3 championship golf course hosts a variety of competitions. The golf club is considered a non-profit company and maintains the grounds with money donated by local residents, greens or membership fees that are very reasonable. Finally, there is the Turks and Caicos Miniature Golf Club, which is also located on Provo and is very popular. The 18-hole features water hazards, bunkers, a waterfall and a pond. The course has a number of special offers and events like children’s parties, special prices for women on Fridays and annual tournaments. Fees are $15 for adults and $10 for children. See also: Play Golf! The Most Popular U.S. States Read our other Golf Resort Reviews here Valderrama Golf Club, Spain: Pinnacle of Beauty

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RootsTech Round Up Saturday: What’s your Food DNA? Saturday rounded a nearly perfect week at RootsTech, the largest family history conference in the world. After the day it was easy to ask, “What’s your food DNA?” We got to hear much about both family food traditions and the uniqueness of DNA and it all provides to aid in family history research. Our day started early when we got to meet up with world-famous baker, Buddy Valastro, for a special backstage interview. There he talked about the ins and out of judging a cake decorating contest. After all, he had just judged a huge batch of beautifully decorated cakes Buddy backstage. as part of RootsTech. While waiting for Buddy to finish judging, we got a backstage tour of all the ins and outs of running a conference, not just for 13,000 + RootsTech conference-goers, but the live stream of 100,000 to 125,000. “This kind of set up is something found at very large events like the Republican or Democratic convention,” said Paul Nauta, head of public relations for RootsTech. The sessions are broadcast into 15 languages and is live-streamed world wide. In addition to the live stream, the broadcasts are archived for future viewing too. You would never know it was 7:30 a.m. with all the hustling and bustling going on. Soon, Buddy appeared and we watched as he went over the video presentation to accompany his address. Soon after, he spoke with us about the family business and his criteria for judging cakes. “I’m stuffed! I’ve had 20 different tastings,” Buddy said with great enthusiasm. He was impressed with what he saw in the competition. “I think I better up my game,” he said with a laugh. Buddy talked about his greatest passion, his family. He told some great family stories and also shared several in his address. There were some other sweet surprises we can’t wait to share with you. Watch for our full story about Buddy coming up next week. DNA expert CeCe Moore told us about why DNA is so important. She explained that often DNA picks up where the paper trail of family history leaves off. She added that some people even start with a DNA test and then look to the paper trail to fill in the gaps. “Both things are needed and important,” she said. “Many of our behaviors can also be traced from genetics,” she added. Plus, issues of forgiveness and healing can be solved by adopted children looking to find biological parents and fill holes that have been left, sometimes for a lifetime. We will go into greater detail with CeCe’s remarks later next week as well. Upon leaving the morning session the halls were full to the brim with the onset of Saturday’s Family Discovery Day. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints helps sponsor the event in conjunction with FamilySearch. Watch for our round up the day on CeCe Moore Now that RootsTech has come to a close, Rhonda and I have found ourselves feeling grateful for the opportunity to be the eyes and ears of the event, finding details about the week that you may not know or have been able to see. The communications experts at the media hub made our job almost seamless. Interviews with speakers were set up in advance of the event and those on staff made sure we knew where we needed to go and when and also checked to see we had all the comforts of home, right down to chocolate and super fast wifi. I have been enjoying the media hub while covering RootsTech for a few years, but Rhonda, it was her first experience and it’s safe to say, she loved it! Here are a few of her thoughts about the experience: Rhonda and I with Kenyatta D. Berry after our surprise interview with her. We loved it! “This was my first time in the Media Hub at RootsTech, and seriously guys, it has been way more fun than anybody should get to have for a job. The media hub is a big block in the center of the exhibit hall, cordoned off for press, bloggers and VIPs. They set up nooks of couches and have times scheduled for the big speakers and celebs to stop by. With years of newspaper reporting experience, Rachel is the pro in this environment, so I’m happy being behind the camera. (I think we have made a great team.) After each interview, we huddle at tables set up with charging stations (and a blessedly fast WiFi connection.) It’s rewarding to post the best quotes and videos for the #NotAtRootsTech peeps in near real-time. We’re also amassing a year’s worth of great material that we can mine. There’s a certain energy within the hub because you never know who might drop in. For example, we got an unexpected–and fab–interview yesterday with Kenyatta D. Berry, host of the PBS series Genealogy Roadshow. Also, we want to shout out a big thank you to the RootsTech team for taking such good care of us and all the media. You are the best!” I concur with Rhonda’s thoughts, and to be really honest, I’m already excited for next year! When marking your calendars, remember RootsTech will be at the end of February rather than the beginning. It begins on February 28 and runs through March 3.

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The March for Science organizers, using crowd science strategies, estimated international attendance at 1. 07 million, with 100,000 individuals estimated for the main March in Washington, D.C., 70,000 in Boston, 60,000 in Chicago, 50,000 in Los Angeles, 50,000 in San Francisco, 20,000 in Seattle, 14,000 in Phoenix, and 11,000 in Berlin. PRINT YOUR SOCIAL SCIENCE MARCH SIGN – On April 22, lots of of 1000′s of individuals around the world gathered collectively to champion the position science plays in selling the common good. COSSA workers gathered with social and behavioral scientists to march down the streets of Washington, DC and share the importance of our sciences in particular in advancing our health, well-being, economies, and safety. We thank everyone who marched in support of the social sciences in Washington and across the world! To learn about different methods you might get involved in actions in assist of social science research, visit our Take Action web page and sign up for COSSA’s motion alerts. Our movement has organized advocates for science in justice in additional than 600 cities around the globe. Similar marches drew people in more than 500 cities around the world. Rachel McDermott will be one of the final college students accepted to the nursing program USC, since they have stopped accepting new students into their… Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internet’s creators. At Pershing Square with a quantity of key audio system together with superstar scientist Lucy Jones, congressional consultant Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks), Hidden Figures author Allison Schroeder and CSUN biology professor MariaElena Zavala. The march isn’t just for scientific research, and has the goal of accelerating consciousness of science, math, and technology around the globe. 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Officials Celebrate the Completion of Over 10 Miles of the Northern Strand Trail by Independent Staff • November 2, 2022 • 0 Comments The Baker-Polito Administration celebrated the completion of more than 10 miles of the Northern Strand Trail, which is a shared used path that traverses parts of the Cities of Everett, Lynn, Malden, and Revere, and the Town of Saugus along the rail bed of the former Saugus Branch Railroad. The $15.5 million project by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) was completed utilizing funding from the Gateway City Parks Program. “Projects like the Northern Strand Trail serve as critical assets that link communities and residents across the Commonwealth together,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Through the MassTrails team, our Administration has been proud to collaborate across state government and with municipal partners and trail advocacy groups to advance these projects that bring numerous environmental, recreational and transportation benefits to communities in Massachusetts .” “We were pleased to fund the Northern Strand Trail, and to partner with Everett, Lynn, Malden, Revere, and Saugus to advance this critical project,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “The Northern Strand Trail will provide benefits not only to the residents and businesses along the trail, but also to visitors and those living in the surrounding region.” The trail corridor connects neighborhoods, links residents to business districts, provides access to regional assets such as DCR’s Lynn Shore and Nahant Beach Reservations, serves as a critical component of the East Coast Greenway, and improves the quality of life for the region’s residents. The trail also has transportation and greenhouse gas emissions benefits. Provision of a practical, safe route of relatively short distance between major cities helps to encourage walking and biking as an alternative to driving, thus reducing emissions and helping the Commonwealth comply with the Global Warming Solutions Act. “Safe and fun access to the outdoors is a priority of the Baker-Polito Administration, and I am pleased that this project provides residents with great opportunity to get some exercise and enjoy the Commonwealth’s natural resources,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Beth Card. “Significantly, rail trails like the Northern Strand Trail also provide commuters with the option to leave their cars behind, which reduce the release of harmful carbon emissions and assists in the Commonwealth’s efforts to achieve Net Zero in 2050.” The construction of the Northern Strand was supported by the work of the Interagency MassTrails Team, which is composed of staff from EEA, MassDOT, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The purpose of the team is to help develop a unified vision for a trails network and translate that into strategic investments, policy innovations to facilitate development of trails, and partnerships with municipalities and other organizations. The Northern Strand trail project is a direct result of the group’s “one team, one plan, one vision” approach to advance multi-use trails across the Commonwealth. “Shared use paths give people a safe, comfortable, and convenient option to walk and bike for everyday trips without relying on a car to get to destinations. The benefits are countless when it comes to active travel for wellbeing, public health, reducing pollution, and supporting local businesses,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler. “Whether people are commuting to work, going shopping, or just out for fun, more than 100,000 people of four gateway cities now are within ½ mile of the Northern Strand.” Following work conducted by many partners, including the long-time advocacy of Bike to the Sea organization, trail segments were in various stages when EEA took on the project. EEA’s partners on the project included the five communities, with Revere acting as the contracting entity during the construction phase. The project enhanced an already paved trail in some communities, such as upgrading road crossings to make them better and safer locations. In other communities where the rails were still in place the project involved all aspects of trail design, permitting, and construction. Additionally, the trail was designed by the team of Brown, Richardson, and Rowe, landscape architects, and Stantec Consulting engineers, who also administered project construction, and built by the R. Zoppo Corporation. “After nearly 30 years of tireless advocacy, Bike to the Sea is thrilled to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for the Northern Strand Trail,” said Jonah Chiarenza, Executive Director of Bike to the Sea. “We thank the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for this historic investment in recreation and active transportation.” Design work for the balance of the Northern Strand Extension in Lynn, which will travel along South Common Street, Market Street, and the Carroll Parkway before reaching Nahant Beach, is at the 75% stage. Funding for construction is programmed on MassDOT’s Transportation Improvement Program for FY24, which means that work should begin in the fall of 2023 and end in the summer of 2025. On the southern end of the Northern Strand the City of Everett has been building the segment from West Street to the Mystic River. In addition, DCR is completing the design and permitting of the Mystic River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge. Construction funding has been set aside for bridge work to begin in the summer of 2023, with construction expected to take about two years. The completed project will result in a transportation and recreation corridor of about 11.5 miles from the Somerville side of the Mystic River at Assembly Square to the beach at the Nahant causeway. “I would like to thank Governor Baker, Lieutenant Governor Polito, and Secretary Card from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for their support of this important regional initiative,” said Saugus Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. “I would also like to commend the Cities of Revere, Malden, Lynn and Everett, as well as Bike to the Sea, for their partnership and dedication in turning this multi-community effort into a reality. In addition, I would like to thank all of the town’s volunteers and officials who contributed their ideas and suggestions, which strengthened the community vision for this important recreational staple.” “We’re thrilled to see the expansion of the Northern Strand and to have Lynn added to the shared use path,” said Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson. “This initiative will contribute to our goals of increasing connectivity and accessibility to transportation and open, green space throughout the City and beyond.” “The completion of the Northern Strand Trail is a transformative multimodal transportation investment for the communities north of Boston that have been historically underserved by our transportation network,” said Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “I applaud this achievement by the Baker administration, welcoming the Cities of Revere, Saugus and Lynn into the trail network, and look forward to the full completion of the path when the Mystic River bridge opens in the coming years.” “There isn’t anything that has transformed our city like the Northern Strand Community Trail has done,” said Malden Mayor Gary Christenson. “From providing a safe space to bike, run, and walk to creating a place for public art to being a place for families to come together, the trail has achieved all that we had hoped for and it has also proven that hard work is still the key to success. Thank you to Bike to the Sea for their 20 years of dedication to making this invaluable project a reality.” “The Northern Strand Community Trail is a shining example of regional collaboration and the commitment of the Commonwealth to enhance the quality of life for the residents of our urban communities,” said Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo. “Thanks to the hard work of our local and state partners, the residents of Revere will enjoy this trail for generations to come and have enhanced access to open space and outdoor recreation.” “The Northern Strand Trail continues to bring people together both within and across communities,” said State Senator Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn). “We are thankful for this project, which is a major investment in our region’s public health, economy, and emissions reduction efforts.” The image above shows the route of the Northern Strand. The completed 10-mile (+/-) section of shared used path is shown as a solid blue line. On the northern end the dotted section in Lynn is in design, to be built starting in FY24. Also, the Community Path of Lynn, a spur trail, was built as part of a separate effort. On the southern end, the City of Everett is completing a connection to the Mystic River, and the Mystic River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is under design (also to be built starting in FY24). ← Excellence in the Everett Public Schools Everett High Football Claims GBL Title, Will Play Taunton in MIAA Playoffs →

A Century of Collecting: 100 Years of Ceramics at the Everson November 11, 2016 to October 15, 2017 The inaugural exhibition in the Everson’s newly renovated ceramics gallery, A Century of Collecting, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Museum’s first purchase of ceramics for the permanent collection and commemorates the Museum’s long-term commitment to the ceramic arts. Over the last one hundred years, the Everson’s ceramics collection has gained an international reputation as one of the largest and most significant repositories of ceramics in the United States, with particularly strong holdings in 20th century American works. The Everson’s collection continues to evolve and grow today, building on the innovative collecting practices and groundbreaking programming spearheaded by several directors over the course of the Museum’s 120 year history. Fernando Carter, the Everson’s second director, first established the Museum as a showcase for modern ceramics by purchasing 32 porcelains by preeminent Arts and Crafts potter Adelaide Alsop Robineau in 1916. A second purchase in 1930 brought an additional 53 of her works to the Everson, including the famed Apotheosis of the Toiler (also popularly known as the Scarab Vase), believed to be Robineau’s greatest masterpiece. Robineau’s work anchored the expanding collection at a time when most art museums around the country directed attention to paintings or sculpture. Through these acquisitions, Carter built a framework that shaped the Everson’s future focus on American ceramics. In 1932, under the leadership of director Anna Olmsted, the Museum established the Ceramic National exhibitions in tribute to the late Robineau. This series of juried exhibitions attracted artists from across the country and helped launch the careers of many notable ceramicists. These exhibitions had a significant impact on the public’s perception of ceramics, changing the view of pottery from craft to a respected art form. The Everson purchased prize-winning works from every Ceramic National, which over the decades led to an incomparable collection of 20th century American ceramics. Not content to simply rest on the success of the Ceramic Nationals, director James Harithas, along with artist and curator Margie Hughto, set out in 1972 to challenge the format, presentation, and limits of clay as a medium for artist production. Harithas’s successor, Ronald Kuchta, continued to work with Hughto, and in 1976 New Works in Clay by Contemporary Painters and Sculptors opened at the Everson. The success of this project spurred a series of exhibitions, lectures, and acquisitions that continues to guide the Everson’s central role in contemporary American ceramics. Also during this period, the Everson broadened its purview to include ceramics from across the globe, with an emphasis on the works of contemporary Asian artists. Today, the Everson’s remarkable collection features more than 5,000 ceramic works dating from ancient times to the present day from all over the world. A Century of Collecting focuses on the heart of the Everson’s collection—modern and contemporary studio ceramics—showcasing some of the key works that have entered the Museum’s collection since it was established. From the initial purchase of Robineau porcelains in 1916 to a promised gift in 2016, this exhibition traces the Everson’s role as a pioneering and steady force in shaping ideas, attitudes, and histories within the expanding world of ceramics. The renovation of this gallery and its inaugural exhibition, A Century of Collecting, were made possible through the generosity of Sharon Sullivan and Paul Phillips, the Quigley Hiltner Fund, Community Bank, Louise and David Rosenfield, Karen and William P. Fisher, and more than one hundred supporters from the Syracuse community and beyond. Download the Ceramics Family Guide › Peter Pincus Bottle with Cup, 2015 Slip-cast colored porcelain with gold luster accent Promised gift of Louise and David Rosenfield Adelaide Alsop Robineau Scarab Vase (Apotheosis of the Toiler), 1910 Porcelain, 16 ⅝ x 6 inchesMuseum purchase

ZERO- Zero-dimensional space Zero-dimensional space explained In mathematics, a zero-dimensional topological space (or nildimensional space) is a topological space that has dimension zero with respect to one of several inequivalent notions of assigning a dimension to a given topological space.[1] [2] A graphical illustration of a nildimensional space is a point.[3] A topological space is zero-dimensional with respect to the Lebesgue covering dimension if every open cover of the space has a refinement which is a cover by disjoint open sets. A topological space is zero-dimensional with respect to the finite-to-finite covering dimension if every finite open cover of the space has a refinement that is a finite open cover such that any point in the space is contained in exactly one open set of this refinement. A topological space is zero-dimensional with respect to the small inductive dimension if it has a base consisting of clopen sets. The three notions above agree for separable, metrisable spaces. Properties of spaces with small inductive dimension zero A zero-dimensional Hausdorff space is necessarily totally disconnected, but the converse fails. However, a locally compact Hausdorff space is zero-dimensional if and only if it is totally disconnected. (See for the non-trivial direction.) Zero-dimensional Polish spaces are a particularly convenient setting for descriptive set theory. Examples of such spaces include the Cantor space and Baire space. 2=\{0,1\} is given the discrete topology. Such a space is sometimes called a Cantor cube. If is countably infinite, is the Cantor space. Hypersphere The zero-dimensional hypersphere is a pair of points. The zero-dimensional ball is a point. Book: Arhangel'skii . Alexander . Alexander Arhangelskii . Tkachenko . Mikhail . Topological Groups and Related Structures . Atlantis Studies in Mathematics . 1 . Atlantis Press . 2008 . 978-90-78677-06-2. Book: Engelking, Ryszard . General Topology . PWN, Warsaw . 1977. Ryszard Engelking . Book: Willard, Stephen . General Topology . Dover Publications . 2004 . 0-486-43479-6. Web site: zero dimensional. planetmath.org. 2015-06-06. Book: Hazewinkel, Michiel. Encyclopaedia of Mathematics, Volume 3. 1989. Kluwer Academic Publishers. 190. 9789400959941. Luke. Wolcott. Elizabeth. McTernan. Imagining Negative-Dimensional Space. 637–642. Proceedings of Bridges 2012: Mathematics, Music, Art, Architecture, Culture. 2012. Robert. Bosch. Douglas. McKenna. Reza. Sarhangi. 978-1-938664-00-7. 1099-6702. Tessellations Publishing. Phoenix, Arizona, USA. 10 July 2015. This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Zero-dimensional space".

Shock, horror — the nude statues in old Athens by Exploring Greece TV in ATHENS, Tourist in my own city Share on FacebookShare on Twittershare Having a history of centuries, Athens has gone through various stages and has many forms. Seeing, in fact, some places in photographs it is often impossible for us to recognize them. The Old Athens,has many stories to tell, unknown to most. As with the naked statues at the Sleman Mansion, one of the most beautiful neoclassical buildings of Athens. The funny story with the statues that bothered the prudish of the Old Athens But let’s start from the beginning. A decade after his settlement in Athens and after becoming rich, Henry Sleeman entrusted the creation of his residence to his closest friend and architect. Ernste Chiller. We are talking about the Sleman residence on Panepistimiou Avenue, whose plans were carried out in 1878. Its construction was completed in 1880 and today it houses the Monetary Museum. For many years, therefore, “Iliou Melathron” (meaning the Mansion of the Troy) was the center of the political, social and spiritual life of Athens. It is indicative that in one part of the mansion was also housed the political office of Eleftherios Venizelos. What is generally unknown is a small “scandal” that was created because of the 24 statues that had been placed on the parapet and which were… Nudes. Their nudity, according to historical reports, caused the modesty of some, resulting in a protest to the government. Sleman decided to dress them up. But the result was different than some might have expected as the spectacle caused laughter the following day. The large clay statues were made in Vienna and represented forms from the Pantheon, of ancient Greek philosophy and mythology. As far as the copies are concerned, we are talking about the Meleagros of Skopas, the Vatican Amazon, Apollo, Athena, the Farense-type Diadoumenos, the Selinos, the Antinoos of the Capitol Museum and the Castelgandolfo-type Cyniscos. Today, the huge clay statues of the parapet have been removed to be protected, while Diadoumenos (The Crowned) was moved and adornes the exterior of the National Archaeological Museum. With information from Vima (a newspaper) (printed version) The legendary hotel-jewel in Faliro and its inglorious end Tags: Center of AthensHenry SleemanMainland GreeceREGION OF ATTICAstatues Patatato: The dish that convinces you that Amorgos knows about gastronomy Attica: The beach with 99 steps that looks like the Cyclades This is the most impressive "black" beach in Greece

Assistant/Associate Professor in Aerospace Engineering United Arab Emirates University College of Engineering You should have username and password to apply. To sign up , click here. To apply, click Apply Position Number The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at the United Arab Emirates University invites applicants for a faculty position in the areas related to Aerospace Dynamics, Aerospace Systems and Control and Flight Stability or other areas of Aerospace Engineering. Qualified candidates at all levels will be considered at a rank commensurate with academic accomplishments. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to research excellence and publication in top journals as well as teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a demonstrable active research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded research program in his/her area of expertise, publish his/her research findings in refereed journals, and actively engage in promoting the growth of the UAE University. The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed resume, a brief description of current/future research activities, teaching philosophy, and courses taught. English is the language of instruction and communication. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. Minimum Qualification Minimum Qualification Applicants must have an earned doctorate in one of the announced areas (Aerospace Dynamics and Control) from a reputable western university. The ability to teach undergraduate courses is a must. The applicant should have proven teaching experience in some the following subjects in both Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Programs: Flight Dynamics and Control, Spacecraft Engineering Design, Spacecraft Dynamics, and Control, Aviation Regulations and Certification, and Aircraft Design. Industrial and professional experience is a plus. Preferred Qualification Preferred Qualification Ph.D in related fields from an internationally recognized University and proven record of publication in top-ranked journals and relevant teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Experience in airworthiness, aviation regulations, certification and participation in industrial projects are preferred. Expected Skills/Rank/Experience Assistant or Associate Professor with strong research capabilities and proven publications list in top journals. Job Category Academic - Faculty

Spotting a Substance Abuse Problem: Is It All In Your Head? When you suspect that someone in your life has a problem with substance abuse, it can be hard to tell whether or not your concern is a valid one. Maybe it’s not as bad as you think, or you’re just overreacting to the situation. How do you tell when it’s time to do something about your loved one’s substance use? When To Be Concerned If you see that your loved one’s substance use is negatively impacting their relationships, work, family, legal standing, finances, or sense of self respect, then the problem isn’t just in your head. The fact that they’re still using their chosen substance even though it’s causing problems is a problem in itself. It shows that the substance has become more important to your loved one than the problems it gives rise to. It’s also a strong indicator when they refuse to discuss the issue or consider that they have a substance abuse problem. What Actions To Take To take a more active role in helping this person: Find out more about the signs of substance abuse. Observe your loved one’s behavior for the next few days or weeks. Get a good idea of what makes you believe that he has a substance abuse problem. It will help to have this information when you want to talk to other family members about the problem, talk to the person directly, or seek outside help. New Jersey Drug Rehabs can use this information to figure out how to best help them. Talk to other family members and friends about what you’re seeing. If they agree that the person has a substance abuse problem problem, talk about how to best get him help. Contact a helping professional such as a mental health worker, substance abuse counselor, physician, spiritual leader, or guidance counselor to help you. Describe the situation to the professional, and the behavior you’ve observed. Detox facilities in New Jersey are well equipped for dealing with these situations. Most of all, make sure that you and other members of the family and household are safe from the emotional or physical harm that substance abuse can cause. If you think that you or someone else might be physically harmed, developed a safety plan. Think about who you could call or go stay with should the need arise. Take Action Early Often, media like movies and magazines tell stories of people who “hit rock bottom” before they receive help. However, it’s a myth that a substance abuser has to hit bottom before they’ll accept help. Research shows that early intervention is much more effective, before the substance abuse problem gets big and out of control. Early identification occurs when you first spot a problem; before a major event such as arrest, the loss of a relationship, or declining health occur. A health care screening can identify a substance abuse problem. A health care professional, public health employee, or even a family member can do this. Screening tests are available online. After the screening, what happens depends on the person. Some people decide that they need to cut back, while others need further assessment and possibly treatment. Living with someone who depends on powerful substances is difficult. Taking steps to get help and recover is an uncomfortable and painful process, but it’s a path that leads to something better for everyone. The longer that family members deny that a substance abuse problem exists, the longer the problem will go on and cause suffering. You should also remember to get help for yourself. This is a difficult matter to deal with. Make sure you’re emotionally stable and have a sense of direction and meaning in your own life. It might not seem important to help yourself during this time, but it will help you to cope with the many difficulties that may come about. Some substance abusers get angry with friends or family members when they try to seek help for them. This is perhaps because this signals that the substance abuser has lost control, and no one likes to feel out of control of their lives. They might even threaten the person seeking help. However, it’s important to stand firm and go forward, while also ensuring your own personal safety. Remember, it’s never too soon for a substance user to get help. substance abuse problem Tags: drug, substance abuse Take Control: 6 Effective... Stopping alcohol abuse can be one of the best decisions a person can make in their When Tough Love is Necess... As such, at some point, when it seems that your loved one who is living with Quiz: Do You and Your Tee... This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of National Institute on Drug Abuse

Do you really want a divorce? When calling a lawyer, most people tell us they want a divorce. But often, they want something else. If you are calling a lawyer to talk about divorce, you need to understand that lawyers and the general public do not speak the same language. To a lawyer, divorce is the very narrow question of un-marrying two people. To a typical person in the general public, when we ask them what they mean by that, they often start talking about their children, who will have custody and how that works, and about the house, other joint assets and whether spousal support is due or owing. There is real confusion out there about the word “divorce”. To the basics: you can only divorce if you are legally married. There is only one law that applies, and that is the Federal Divorce Act. All laws end with the word “Act”, and in Canada it’s a country-wide law. The Divorce Act is the law that lets people legally end a marriage. People generally want a divorce (meaning the detail of being un-married) to psychologically have the final tie cut, such that they are no longer a legally married person, or because they want to marry someone else. Being separated and dealing with the issues of children, cash flow between the parents and dividing assets are entirely different issues. You need to deal with those issues separately, so when you are in court or speaking to a lawyer for help, it’s good to keep in mind that the entire legal system treats the word “divorce” and “separation” and completely different things. No mistake – they do over-lap, but they are not the same. In the legal system, it’s best to deal with the issues of children, cash flow and assets before you start talking about divorce. If you file for a divorce before you deal with those issues, you are going to run into a road-block, as the Court cannot approve the divorce until the issues of the children and any child support have been dealt with. This is not the Court being difficult, it’s simply the Court applying the law as set out in the Divorce Act. We recommend you either reach an agreement with your spouse about all those issues before hand, or if you cannot, then you have to ask the Court to make a decision about all those things in your Divorce process. When do I need a divorce? You certainly need one before you can re-marry. You need to get some legal advice before you start a divorce. There are rights that are affected by doing a divorce that could cut off your ability to have an equal division of assets with your spouse as well as support issues. There are other rights too that deal with other assets, so you really need to be careful. If you are starting your own divorce, you can look at the CLEO site – that’s the Community Legal Education of Ontario website. There are many resources there to guide you through doing a divorce. Our word of warning is to look into the issue before you get that rolling. You can do yourself some harm by not knowing how the law applies to you and you can cause yourself frustration in getting a divorce started (and paying fees) only to be told that you have wasted your time because the issues around the children have not been settled. That is where a Separation Agreement really helps you out. Articles you may find interesting What to do when you separate in Ontario Divorce Help: on the cheap I’m married. Can I keep my house if we’re separating?

Brother Michael’s last visit to his family included a trip to the seminary at Spisska Kapitula. The seminary and cathedral are a little walled town. We were very impressed by the spirit of the seminary community there. The seminarians, looking down from their windows, are able to see the bishop chopping wood for the fire in his garden and cutting the grass with a scythe. Our abbot sang the seminary Mass in Latin and Brother Michael translated a short sermon in which the abbot spoke about the Papal visit, the English martyrs, and the Ordinariate newly-established in England. Brother Michael’s parents were very welcoming and their food was delicious! EWTN Lenten broadcasts St Cecilia’s Abbey, Ryde

Home/Blog/How to Select a Mobile Application Development Company How to Select a Mobile Application Development Company RobertOctober 10, 2022 Before selecting an application development company, it’s important to review the developer’s portfolio. Most app developers will feature their previous projects on their websites ipsmarketing. Check for examples of the kinds of apps they’ve built, their qualifications and their experience. In addition, ask about the retention rate of their developers. This is an indication of how stable their company is, as a stable development company won’t have to continually train new employees. A top mobile app development company should be able to provide a variety of services, from concept and design through development and support. It should also be able to help you create mobile solutions that are cost-effective and easy to maintain. If you’re looking for an app development company that provides complete end-to-end solutions, you should look for one that has a long history of successful projects for clients miiverse. Apps can be classified into two types: custom apps and off-the-shelf software. While custom apps are more cost-effective, they may not meet the needs of your company or have to be modified to fit your requirements. Additionally, custom apps may require significant changes to your business processes and might miss out on important features. Alternatively, you may choose a ready-made application with regular updates, which offers many advantages. However, remember that a poorly designed app can ruin the experience of your visitors and decrease your ROI mydesqs. If you’re looking for a custom mobile application development company, consider hiring a team that has experience with the latest technology. For instance, Google’s latest version of Android offers a host of advantages. Not only will your app be more efficient and secure, but it’ll also help users better understand and interact with your product. App development is a collaborative process, and it’s vital to be sure you’re working with a team that can communicate with you effectively wpswebnews. The best studios will provide daily and frequent updates. Also, you’ll be able to ask questions and get answers. The application development company should also have a customer support team that’s available 24 hours a day. When looking for a mobile application development company, choose one that can provide cross-platform solutions. This way, you can have the same app built on all your devices, saving you money on multiple development costs. Additionally, cross-platform development will ensure that the product looks consistent across different devices. This type of application development will also include the creation of a mobile strategy for your business. The process typically involves a business analyst, marketer, and project manager healthnewszone. Finally, a technical writer is responsible for describing the app’s technical details. App development companies are found around the world. Some are based in the US and India, while others may have offices in Eastern Europe and Latin America. In Europe, London is a major hub for app developers. Other cities with app development hubs include Manchester and Newcastle. 4 Steps to Become a Travel Agent How Do Insulin Pumps Work? Toastmasters and Frank McLaurin How to Choose the Best Travel Styles How to Travel Differently

Pavel Královec in charge on Tuesday Sun, 30/09/18, 18:00 Pavel Královec will take charge of the Champions League match between FC Bayern and Ajax on Tuesday at 21.00 CEST, UEFA announced on Sunday. Hopefully it is not a bad omen for the German record champions. The 41-year-old Czech takes charge of a Champions League match involving Bayern for the third time, and they have lost the two previous matches with Královec on the pitch, a 3-2 reverse away to Manchester City in November 2014 and a 2-0 home defeat to Arsenal in March 2013. Královec has overseen two Champions League matches involving Ajax, a 2-1 victory over FC Barcelona in November 2013 and a 4-1 defeat away to Real Madrid in December 2012. Královec has been refereeing matches in Europe's premier club competition since 2011, but he was not in action on CL Matchday 1 this term. His assistents at the Allianz Arena will be Ivo Nadvornik, Kamil Hajek, Petr Ardeleanu and Karel Hrubes, with Jiří Moláček acting as fourth official. NewsBundesligaAjax

Of policy and petabytes: Shaping the use of big data By Frank Konkel The future of big data is wide open, but policies and regulations may soon set its course. <br><br> <strong>Plus:</strong> The potential liabilities of lacking policies ... where policies come from ... the role of privacy. Operational Policy "I’m worried we have a short window on the policy side to make hard decisions," he said. Thinking through big-data policies will influence the future course of the tools. (Stock image) No one knows for certain where big data is headed, but its future will be inextricably tied to the policies that govern the ways in which government agencies and corporations use ever-increasing amounts of information about individuals and the world we live in. Existing federal policies like the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act have little to say about how a corporation collects petabytes of customer data to drive sales, or how the government uses social networking analytics to predict the flu or respond to emergencies. For anyone concerned about privacy, this is a problem, and for companies, lack of policy guidelines on new and expanding technologies like big data create potential liabilities. Still others feel there is profit potential in pushing for updated policies that deal with big data, or that it is necessary for policy to block monopolies on big data technology. Regardless of personal stance on the issue, policy will catch up – or at least close the gap – on big data, according to industry and government speakers at the Bloomberg Big Data Conference held March 14 in Washington, D.C. Earlier Coverage Big data's big hurdle: federal policy From the mail to McDonald's, big data is all around us "Eventually, the law comes to Dodge City," said George O. Strawn, director of the Federal Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) National Coordination Office (NCO). Where such polices come from and their potential effectiveness, however, proved trickier to predict. At the agency level, security guidelines, data protection policies and information sharing standards can vary almost as widely as agency missions do; there is no one way to do big data. And at the governmentwide level, said Jules Polonetsky, co-chair and director of the Future of Privacy Forum, there really is no law on the books that addresses the full scope of big data. Polonetsky said the Obama administration’s "Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights" proposed last year would give consumers more control over personal information than they have now if it becomes law. The proposal focused on transparency; respect for context; security, access and accuracy; focused collection and accountability; and legislation. Such broad-scale legislation would be a massive undertaking, especially with cybersecurity thrown in the mix, said Stan Lowe, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information Security for the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. "I don’t think we can [legislate] ourselves out of this problem," said Lowe. Lowe added that the spark for such a massive change could come from the private sector, though it might not come pretty. He suggested the possibility of a major class-action lawsuit by consumers against a big private sector player that results in big payouts as a possible catalyst to policy changes. Case law, he said, could provide the right impetus for the government and industry to "come up with rules." Large-scale changes in privacy and policy are not unheard of. Polonetsky pointed to the current privacy push in the European Parliament as an example. He said that the best big data outcomes will come from balanced approaches involving both the public and private sectors, but warned that balances could shift the longer both sides fail to address the policies that govern this new era of technology. NEXT STORY: From the mail to McDonald's, big data is all around us

Bonnaroo 2016: Artist Spotlight “Hermitude” Thursday, June 9th the Australian electronic duo known as “Hermitude” will be playing at Bonnaroo 2016 in Manchester, Tennessee. The 15th annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival hosts over 80,000 attendees for it’s multi-genre 4-day camping festival that has become known for its high fives, good vibes, and iconic Bonnaroo Arch. Continue reading “Bonnaroo 2016: Artist Spotlight “Hermitude”” →

Let Me Carry You By Amy McClelland Prior to my Holy Land pilgrimage, the Dead Sea – by virtue of its name – conjured images in my mind of murky black water, fish bones and shell fragments littering the shoreline, and desolation. Given that framework, the grace-filled moments I experienced there were most unexpected and profound. Not originally on our itinerary for more that a drive by, our pilgrim family was blessed with an opportunity to stop and explore the Dead Sea. Also known asYām HaMélaḥ, or Salt Sea, it is actually a lake bordering Jordan to the east and Israel and Palestine to the west. It is long and skinny, measuring about 34 miles in length and varying from 2 to 11 miles in width. Situated more than 1,300 feet below sea level, it is the lowest point on the earth. The water is heavily saturated with salts and minerals; it is more than 26% solid. That is why no plant or animal life can survive in it. This unique sea is fed by a number of incoming rivers, including the Jordan River. There is no outflow; and the exceptionally high rate of evaporation due to high temperatures and low humidity produces a dense, rich cocktail of salts and minerals. These are extracted and exported throughout the world for use in medicine, agriculture and industry. Upon arrival, I saw that the Dead Sea was flanked by mountains to the east and by the rolling hills of Jerusalem to the west. The sky and water were lovely hues of blue. I was awed by the dramatic, lively, beautiful landscape. It was suddenly easy to comprehend this as home to Biblical cities like Sodom, Gomorrah, Adman, Zebouin, and Zoar. Its ethereal quality reminded me of ancient visitors, such as King Herod the Great and Egyptian Queen Cleopatra, who are said to have luxuriated here. Moving anxiously across the sand, our pilgrim family was reminded that the mineral density of the Dead Sea would make us buoyant. The science teacher in me found this perfectly logical. As I approached the water and stepped into the rich black mud, my instinct was to swim. I kept trying to kick my legs and pull myself through the water. I was momentarily frightened because I could not control the water, then I looked up to the sky. I closed my eyes. “Okay, God… What are You trying to tell me?” “Let me carry you.” I let go and floated on the water, utterly at peace. It was now God’s hand cradling me, protecting me, surrounding me. The gentle rays of the Jordanian sun became the light of His Son. The warmth of the water was the fire of the Spirit. How indescribably and joyfully free I became when I allowed God to carry me! I think often of floating in the Dead Sea, the lowest elevation on earth. Whether I’m at my highest or lowest, my strongest or weakest, God is there. In times of clarity or haze, joy or sorrow, peace or anxiety, God is there. He is always there. With a nudge from the Dead Sea, I am His child – floating, trusting; certain my Heavenly Father will carry me. Amy McClelland

Home/Air/Information about Every Class of Ship in the U.S. Navy – Fighter jets world Information about Every Class of Ship in the U.S. Navy – Fighter jets world June 1, 2018 Air 6,306 Views The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, left, transits near the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. Photo by Seaman Apprentice Anthony Curtis Today we will share Information about Every Class of Ship in the U.S. Navy – Fighter jets world The US Navy was founded in 1775(as the Continental Navy ) is the most powerful group of ships, carriers, and sailors on Earth. US Navy currently made up of 430 ships and submarines. The surface fleet is made up of 16 different classes of vessels and includes: amphibious assault ships aircraft carriers command ships minesweepers littoral combat ships Here is a list of all the types of surface ships in service with the US Navy: Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier The Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier is the new Aircraft carrier in the US fleet. One carrier is in active service, with another two under construction and two on order.It will replace Nimitz-class Aircraft carrier. The ship is 1,106 ft long and can carry more than 75 aircraft. Nimitz-class aircraft carrier The Nimitz-class carrier was built to replace the Kitty Hawk and Enterprise class Aircraft carrier. First Nimitz-class carrier was deployed in 1975 and right now 10 carrier are in service. Carrier is manned by a crew of around 5,000 when it has a full air wing and can carry 85-90 aircraft. America-class amphibious assault ship The America-class amphibious assault ship was built to replace the aging Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship. Unlike other ships in its role, the first two America-class vessels have no well deck. The ship can carry a number of different aircraft, like the F-35B, AV-8B Harrier II, V-22 Osprey, and the AH-1Z Viper. Eleven America-class ships are planned, with one in service, one awaiting sea trials, and another under construction. Wasp-class amphibious assault ship The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship is a Landing Helicopter Dock that assists in amphibious operations. They can carry a massive 1,800 Marine detachment, as well as landing crafts, armored vehicles, and helicopters.They can also carry AV-8B Harrier IIs and F-35Bs — aircraft that are capable of vertical take-off and landing. Eight ships are currently in active service. Blue Ridge-class command ship Blue Ridge-class command ships are intended to provide the command structure for fleet commanders and other high-ranking officers overseeing large deployments. There are currently two Blue Ridge-class command ships, USS Blue Ridge and USS Mount Whitney. USS Blue Ridge is currently the oldest deployable warship of the US Navy, having served as far back as the Vietnam War. Zumwalt-class destroyer The Zumwalt-class destroyer is the newest class of ship in service with the US Navy. It is a multi-mission stealth ship with a focus on land attack. The class was intended to take the place of battleships in meeting a congressional mandate for naval fire support. Thirty-two Zumwalt-class destroyer was planned, with one is service, two awaiting sea trials and another under construction. later 29 ships were canceled Freedom-class littoral combat ship The Freedom-class littoral combat ship (LCS) is one of two littoral combat ships that are in service with the US Navy. LCS are capable of operating in the littoral zone, an area of the water close to the shore.There are currently five active Freedom-class LCS, with another seven on the way. A larger version of the Freedom-class has also been selected by Saudi Arabia to be its next frigate. Independence-class littoral combat ship The Independence-class littoral combat ship is the second of the two LCS. Like its Freedom-class counterpart, the Independence-class will be equipped with new modules for certain missions. They are unique because of their trimaran design, which gives it multiple hulls. Like the Freedom-class, they can carry one MH-60R/S Seahawk helicopter, or two MQ-8B Fire Scouts. There are currently six Independence LCS in active service, with seven more under construction. Arleigh Burke-class destroyer With over 60 in active service, Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers make up the backbone of the US fleet. They are intended to be multi-mission ships, able to carry out anti-ship, anti-air, and anti-submarine roles. Each destroyer has one Mark 45 gun, but the real firepower are its missiles — up to 96 of which can fit in its vertical launchers. The usual missiles include Tomahawks, RIM-66s, SeaSparrows, RIM-174s, and Harpoons. Twenty-five Arleigh Burke class destroyers are also equipped with the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System. Ticonderoga-class cruiser The Ticonderoga-class cruiser is a guided missile cruiser that has been in service with the US Navy since 1978. They are multi-role ships, with armaments that allow them to serve anti-ship, anti-air, and anti-submarine roles, and are intended to be escort ships for aircraft carriers. Ticonderoga-class ships make up the second-largest component in the US Navy behind the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, with 22 active ships (though some are no longer in fighting roles). San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock is intended to carry hundreds of Marines, vehicles, and equipment for amphibious operations. They also hold carry two MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft for aerial insertions.The ships have undergone a number of problems. The Department of Defense issued a report in 2010 that they could only operate “in a benign environment,” and not in combat situations.There are currently 11 San Antonio-class ships in service, with two more on the way. Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship is intended to transport Marines and their vehicles for amphibious operations. They can carry up to four launch air-cushioned landing craft, the massive hovercrafts that Marines use to carry tanks and vehicles to shore. The Whidbey Island-class has been in service since 1985, and can carry up to 500 troops Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship is a modified version of the Whidbey Island-class. It’s primarily used to carry cargo like munitions, spare parts, and medical equipment.As a result, it can only carry two launch air-cushioned landing craft. It can still carry up to 500 troops, the same as the Whidbey Island-class. Cyclone-class patrol ship Cyclone-class patrol ships are in service with both the US and Philippine Navies. Four ships were loaned to the US Coast Guard for four years, but were returned to the Navy in 2011. The Cyclones are capable of operating in the littoral zone and are intended for coastal patrol, maritime interdiction, and surveillance. They are also intended to support Navy Seals conduct operations, and as such are assigned to the Naval Special Warfare Command. Today, 10 of the Navy’s 13 Cyclone’s are deployed in the Persian Gulf to monitor Iran, with the remaining three stationed in Florida. Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship is a class of ships dedicated to clearing mines in important waters. They have no large armaments, having only two .50 caliber machine guns on her deck. USS Constitution is the US Navy’s oldest vessel, and the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel still capable of sailing. The constitution is the second of the original six frigates first built for the US Navy.The constitution is nicknamed “Old Ironsides,” because of a battle fought against HMS Guerriere during the War of 1812. British cannonballs reportedly bounced off its hull during the fight, causing one sailor to yell, “Huzza, her sides are made of iron!” In its 58 years of active service, Constitution fought in three wars Quasi War Barbary Wars Constitution managed to won 33 battles without a single loss. Constitution also sailed around the world and was a symbol of America’s early power. The ship is currently a museum ship and is stationed at Boston Harbor Tags America-class amphibious assault ship Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship Blue Ridge-class command ship Cyclone-class patrol ship Freedom-class littoral combat ship Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship Independence-class littoral combat ship Nimitz-class aircraft carrier San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Constitution Wasp-class amphibious assault ship Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship Zumwalt-class destroyer Previous Top Gun sequel filming underway – Maverick With his F/A-18 Super Hornet Next Video of Eurofighter Typhoon Crashed During 2017 Terracina Airshow Killing Pilot Kopin Develops New OLED Display for F-35 Lightning II Helmet U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nikita Scheifele, an aircrew flight equipment apprentice with the …

You are here: Home > Otorhinolaryngology An otorhinolaryngologist is a fully certified surgeon who specializes in the treatment of ear, nose, throat, head and neck diseases and issues. Hypte Raymund V. Aujero, MD ORL Residency Training: Philippine General Hospital 2012 Medical School: University of the Philippines- Philippine General Hospital 2006 College: BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology : University of the Philippines-Diliman Specialty: Otorhinolaryngology Clinic Address & Schedule: Premiere General Hospital Suclayin, Baler, Aurora 3200 Philippines Schedule: Mon: 9:00AM – 12:00PM / 2:00PM – 4:00PM Tue: 9:00AM – 12:00PM / 2:00PM – 4:00PM Wed: 9:00AM – 12:00PM / 2:00PM – 4:00PM Thu: 9:00AM – 12:00PM / 2:00PM – 4:00PM Fri: 9:00AM – 12:00PM / 2:00PM – 4:00PM Sat: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Anne Margaux Artates, MD Completed training in UP-PGH Department of Otorhinolaryngology, and a graduate of Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation College of Medicine. Currently, is also a Clinical Preceptor in Anatomy at Ateneo School of Medicine & Public Health Rene Lacanilao, MD, FPSOHNS Dr. Rene Lacanilao is a leading expert in facial fracture repair and facial plastic procedures. He can help you with any ear nose throat related problem. Philip Lance Anthony Liu, MD Otolaryngologists diagnose and manage diseases of the ears, nose, sinuses, larynx (voice box), mouth, and throat, as well as structures of the neck and face. Vladimir Vinluan, MD Specialty: Otorhinolaryngology Subspecialty: Head and Neck Surgery Clinic Address & Schedule: Zambales Doctors Clinic beside Pres Ramon Magsasay Memorial Hospital Palanginan, Iba, Zambales Philippines Social Network: LinkedIn Milabelle Lingan, MD Ear Nose Throat Specialist Head and Neck Surgeon Laryngology Voice and Swallowing Specialist Maxillofacial Trauma, Cleft lip Cleft palate Surgeon Specialty: Otorhinolaryngology Clinic Address & Schedule: Healthway Medical Clinic – Market Market 4/F Market Market BGC, Taguig City Philippines Schedule: Thu: 5:00PM – 7:00PM Fri: 9:00AM – 11:00AM / 1:00PM – 4:00PM Social Network: LinkedIn Levi John G. Lansangan, MD I specialize in the field of rhinoplasty which includes primary, revision, and reconstructive cases. The procedure depends on the anatomy and needs of the patient and can be augmentation or reduction in nature. I don’t use silastic (silicone) implants in my practice and prefer porous (goretex) implants as the results are more natural looking and less prone to infection, rejection and contracture formation. Rolando G. Garcia II, MD, FPSO-HNS 10 years in Medical Practice Specialty: Otorhinolaryngology Local Board Accreditation: Fellow, Philippine Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Diplomate, Philippine Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Clinic Address & Schedule: Isaac and Catalina Medical Center Room 103, Calero St., Ibayo, Balanga City, Bataan Philippines Phone: (047) 237 1435 Schedule: Mon: 10:00AM – 2:00PM Tue: 1:00PM – 3:00PM Wed: 10:00AM – 2:00PM Thu: 1:00PM – 3:00PM Fri: 10:00AM – 2:00PM Sat: 1:00PM – 3:00PM Bataan Doctor’s Hospital and Medical Center Room 1006, Doña Francisca, Balanga City, Bataan Philippines Phone: (047) 237 3378 / (047) 237 2050 Schedule: » » » [Read more] Diosdado C. Uy, MD Specialty: Otorhinolaryngology Subspecialty: Plastic, Reconstructive And Aesthetic Surgery Clinic Address & Schedule: Bicol Access Health Centrum CBD 2, Naga City, Camarines Sur Philippines Phone: (054) 473 2242 Plaza Medica Azucena St., Naga City, Camarines Sur Philippines Phone: (054) 473 5053 Jose Roberto Villanueva Claridad, MD Specializes in Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck, Thyroid Cancer surgery Medical school: University of the Philippines – College of Medicine Residency: Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Philippine General Hospital Fellowship: Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Oncology Specialty: Otorhinolaryngology Subspecialty: Head and Neck Surgery Clinic Address & Schedule: Capitol Medical Center Room 1112, Scout Magbanua St., Quezon City Philippines Phone: (02) 372 3825 local 5112 Schedule: Mon: 9:00AM – 11:00AM Wed: 9:00AM – 11:00AM Fri: 9:00AM – 11:00AM Sat: 9:00AM – 11:30AM / 1:30PM – 4:00PM (pls call to confirm schedule) FEU-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Regalado Ave, » » » [Read more] Otorhinolaryngology (50) Bataan (7) Nueva Ecija (7) Angeles City (7) Mabalacat (1) Tarlac (4) Zambales (6) Olongapo City (3)

Miss Peggy Lee February 22, 2017 Alan Royle Did You Know? 0 Peggy Lee was not only an extraordinary singer, she also had the makings of a fine dramatic actress as evidenced by her Oscar nomination for Pete Kelly’s Blues (1955). She later complained that more movie offers never came her way because her agent was making a lot more money out of her being on the road year in and year out, so he kept her in the dark about any film opportunities. The truth, however, was far less complicated. Peggy had a drinking problem and the studios knew it. In James Gavin’s 2014 biography, Is That All There Is? The Strange Life of Peggy Lee, he writes about her drunken-ness at a Warner Bros. party. ‘She sang and took a bow but was too drunk to stand up straight again.’ Things got even worse at a state dinner at the White House. Despite being told not to approach the President, she finished her performance and then tottered over to President Nixon’s table and kissed him on the cheek! with Jack Webb in Pete Kelly’s Blues Peggy hailed from Jamestown, North Dakota, where she entered this world as Norma Egstrom in 1920. For decades she would maintain she was the survivor of a horrendous childhood, one in which she was regularly beaten by her stepmother after her birth mother had passed away when little Norma was only four years old. The evil stepmother of Peggy’s imagination beat her with a frypan and dragged her around the house by her hair. But none of this was true. Nevertheless, Peggy stuck to this, her own interpretation of her upbringing, until the day she died. ‘She recalled trying to poison herself by drinking bleach’, wrote Gavin. It was all part of the same fantasy. Peggy and Benny Goodman with her husband Dave Barbour Norma escaped her prairie home as soon as she could and was soon singing on radio in Fargo where the program director suggested she change her name to Peggy Lee. Her big professional break came when Benny Goodman hired her to sing with his band in 1941. In July 1942, backed by Benny and the band, she recorded her first hit song, ‘Why Don’t You Do Right?’ In 1943 she suddenly married Dave Barbour, a guitarist in Goodman’s band. She was two months pregnant when they tied the knot, most Hollywood insiders convinced that the father was Benny himself. Whatever the truth of it, Benny was livid about the marriage and fired the love-struck couple. Later, he rehired Peggy, but not her husband. The next time Stagedoor Canteen (1943) appears on Foxtel, look for the uncredited Peggy singing ‘Why Don’t You Do Right?’ with the Goodman band. It is her first screen appearance. In 1948 she scored another #1 hit single with a tune she wrote herself called ‘Manana’. Between 1952 and 1956 she briefly left the Capitol label for Decca where she churned out the acclaimed ‘Black Coffee’ album, plus a couple of hit singles, ‘Lover’ and ‘Mr. Wonderful’, before returning to Capitol for the remainder of her career. Peggy & Brad Dexter 1953 Brad in The Magnificent Seven (1960) Her second husband was Brad Dexter, an actor who would later gain a sliver of fame as one of The Magnificent Seven (1960). Their union only lasted a few months in 1953. His biggest complaint, according to Gavin, was that the insatiable Peggy would not let him out of their marital bed for the entire honeymoon! Dexter was a friend of Frank Sinatra ever since he saved the singer’s life in Hawaii. Frank and the wife of producer Howard Koch got into difficulties while swimming, and it was Brad who came to their rescue. The friendship lasted until Dexter attempted to talk Sinatra out of marrying the much younger Mia Farrow. Frank angrily ignored his advice and never spoke to him again. wedding # 3 to Dewey Martin and # 4 Jack Del Rio Husband number three was another actor – Dewey Martin. Their whirlwind romance ended in a tempestuous marriage that was never, ever going to last. ‘Instead of a wedding veil’, said Peggy later, ‘I should have worn a crash helmet. It was during her three year hitch to Martin that she recorded her monster 1958 hit single ‘Fever’. Her fourth trip down the aisle was to bongo player Jack Del Rio. If anything, this union was even more destined to fail than its predecessors, for even as she was marrying the man she knew it was a mistake. Three months later Jack moved out. Sinatra and Peggy – an item According to her biographer, ‘Peggy Lee was a deeply troubled and delusional woman who was desperate for love, over-sexed, afraid to be alone, in the grip of addictions to booze and tranquilizers and increasingly living in a fantasy world of her own creation.’ She had far too many one night stands, seducing a number of her musicians, especially the married ones. One of her lovers was Sinatra. Whenever he was unable to get Marilyn Monroe or Judy Garland to dash over to his apartment for sex, he could always count on Peggy to fill in at a moment’s notice. It may not be very flattering, but the Muppets’ Miss Piggy, a stylish self-assured blonde with a sense of romance, was inspired by Miss Peggy Lee. Peg in Disney’s Lady and the Tramp Peggy & her animated alter-egos By the 1970s Peggy’s style of singing had been replaced by the disco boom. Her answer was to slip into Valium addiction. She also held grudges against a great many people. For instance, after signing a contract to perform in a Las Vegas casino for $250,000, she was incensed to learn that Barbra Streisand had been paid a million dollars by the same establishment. She loathed Streisand from that day forward. Back in 1955 Peggy wrote and sang tunes for Walt Disney’s animated classic, Lady and the Tramp. She also played four of the characters – Peg, Darling and the two Siamese Cats. Almost four decades later she sued the studio for video royalties, won and collected a 2.3 million dollar payout. When the Waldorf Astoria in New York City fired her in 1978 after her long-standing booking there, she appeared to slip while walking through the hotel and sued the hotel for millions. As her royalties and income slowly ebbed away Peggy continued to maintain her lavish lifestyle. ‘She spent lavishly’, wrote Gavin, ‘and even in her final months in hospital she demanded a luxury suite and around-the-clock security.’ At the age of 78, Peggy suffered a massive stroke. It was 1998 and she was scarcely able to speak, yet she tenaciously clung to life for another four years. Just one week prior to her death the courts delivered a preliminary approval ruling of almost five million dollars in a class lawsuit for royalties against Universal Music Group. Peggy was the lead plaintiff of a group of 300 Decca recording artists. brad dexter dave barbour dewey martin jack del rio jack webb pete kelly's blues stagedoor canteen the siamese cats why don't you do right? WAMPAS Baby Stars of 1929 Marlene Dietrich – femme fatale.

Progyny Raises 2022 Financial Guidance Progyny November 28, 2022, 8:00 AM ·10 min read Shipments of Key Fertility Medication Have Resumed NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progyny, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGNY) (“Progyny” or the “Company”), a leading benefits management company specializing in fertility and family building benefits solutions, today announced that it is raising its financial guidance for the fourth quarter and full year period ending December 31, 2022, in light of the resumption in the deliveries of Menopur®, a commonly prescribed fertility medication, following the previously disclosed industry-wide shortage in the supply of that medication. During its earnings call on November 3, 2022, the Company disclosed that the shortage of this medication was expected to impact its fourth quarter results, given the different unit economics associated with the medications that would be used as alternatives by Progyny members while continuing to pursue their treatments. As disclosed on the call, the Company’s financial guidance for the fourth quarter at that time had assumed that Menopur would not be available for the remainder of 2022. Given the need to dispense medication in advance of scheduled fertility treatment cycles, the significant majority of the dispensing for the cycles that were expected to be impacted by the shortage has already occurred. Accordingly, the Company is increasing its guidance to reflect the positive impact now expected in the fourth quarter. The Company expects that historical prescribing and dispensing patterns will resume by the end of 2022. “We are pleased to see that this matter was resolved quickly and without impact to members’ treatment utilization,” said Pete Anevski, Progyny’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are excited to enter 2023 with more than 370 clients, whose 5.4 million members will have the coverage, support and access to the full range of medications they need as they pursue their fertility and family building journeys.” The Company is providing the following updated financial guidance for both the full year and the three-month period ending December 31, 2022: Full Year 2022 Outlook: Revenue is now projected to be $781.5 million to $786.5 million, reflecting growth of 56% to 57% Net income is projected to be $28.5 million to $29.5 million, or $0.28 to $0.29 per diluted share, on the basis of approximately 100 million assumed weighted-average fully diluted-shares outstanding Adjusted EBITDA1 is projected to be $124.0 million to $125.5 million Fourth Quarter of 2022 Outlook: Revenue is projected to be $208.9 million to $213.9 million, reflecting growth of 64% to 68% Net income is projected to be $1.5 million to $2.5 million, or $0.02 to $0.03 per diluted share, on the basis of approximately 100 million assumed weighted-average fully diluted-shares outstanding Adjusted EBITDA1 is projected to be $31.4 million to $32.9 million Adjusted EBITDA is a financial measure that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Please review the information under “Non-GAAP Financial Measure” in this release for additional information regarding Adjusted EBITDA, as well as the reconciliation below of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA to forward-looking net income, the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP for the period presented. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Guidance for the Three Months Ending December 31, 2022 and Year Ending December 31, 2022 Three Months Ending Adjusted EBITDA* * All of the numbers in the table above reflect our future outlook as of the date hereof. Net income and Adjusted EBITDA ranges do not reflect any estimate for other potential activities and transactions, nor do they contemplate any discrete income tax items, including the income tax impact related to equity compensation activity. About Progyny Progyny (Nasdaq: PGNY) is a leading fertility benefits management company. We are redefining fertility and family building benefits, proving that a comprehensive and inclusive solution can simultaneously benefit employers, patients, and physicians. Our benefits solution empowers patients with education and guidance from a dedicated Patient Care Advocate (PCA), provides access to a premier network of fertility specialists using the latest science and technologies, reduces healthcare costs for the nation’s leading employers, and drives optimal clinical outcomes. We envision a world where anyone who wants to have a child can do so. Headquartered in New York City, Progyny has been recognized for its leadership and growth by CNBC Disruptor 50, Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Financial Times, INC. 5000, and Crain’s Fast 50 for NYC. For more information, visit www.progyny.com. 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All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding our financial outlook for the fourth quarter and full year 2022, including the impact of the Menopur® shortage, as well as the resumption of prescribing and dispensing patters; our anticipated number of clients and covered lives for 2023; and our business strategy, plans, goals and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, and other financial and operating information are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipates,” “assumes,” “believe,” “continues,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “future,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “project,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” and the negative of these or similar expressions and phrases are intended to identify forward-looking statements, though not all forward-looking statements use these words or expressions. 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These risks include, without limitation, risks related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the scope and duration of the outbreak, the spread of new variants, government actions and restrictive measures implemented in response, delays and cancellations of fertility procedures and other impacts to the business; failure to meet our publicly announced guidance or other expectations about our business; competition in the market in which we operate; our history of operating losses and ability to sustain profitability in the future; our limited operating history and the difficulty in predicting our future results of operations; our ability to attract and retain clients and increase the adoption of services within our client base; the loss of any of our largest client accounts; changes in the technology industry; changes or developments in the health insurance market; negative publicity in the health benefits industry; lags, failures or security breaches in our computer systems or those of our vendors; a significant change in the level or the mix of utilization of our solutions; our ability to offer high-quality support; positive references from our existing clients; our ability to develop and expand our marketing and sales capabilities; the rate of growth of our future revenue; the accuracy of the estimates and assumptions we use to determine the size of target markets; our ability to successfully manage our growth; unfavorable conditions in our industry or the United States economy; reductions in employee benefits spending; seasonal fluctuations in our sales; the adoption of new solutions and services by our clients or members; our ability to innovate and develop new offerings; our ability to adapt and respond to the medical landscape, regulations, client needs, requirements or preferences; our ability to maintain and enhance our brand; our ability to attract and retain members of our management team, key employees, or other qualified personnel; our ability to maintain our Company culture; our ability to maintain our Center of Excellence network of healthcare providers; our strategic relationships with and monitoring of third parties; our ability to maintain or any disruption of our pharmacy distribution network or their supply chain; our relationship with key pharmacy program partners or any decline in rebates provided by them; our ability to maintain our relationships with benefits consultants; exposure to credit risk from our members; risks related to government regulation; risks related to potential sales to government entities; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; risks related to any litigation against us; risks related to acquisitions, strategic investments, partnerships, or alliances; federal tax reform and changes to our effective tax rate; the imposition of state and local state taxes; our ability to utilize a significant portion of our net operating loss or research tax credit carryforwards; our ability to develop or maintain effective internal control over financial reporting and the increased costs of operating as a public company. For a detailed discussion of these and other risk factors, please refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, and subsequent reports that we file with the SEC which are available at http://investors.progyny.com and on the SEC’s website at https:// www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements represent our management’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Our actual future results could differ materially from what we expect. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements publicly, or to update the reasons. Non-GAAP Financial Measure In addition to disclosing financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, this press release includes the non-GAAP financial measure Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental financial measure that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. We believe that this non-GAAP measure, when taken together with our GAAP financial results, provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our operating performance and facilitates internal comparisons of our historical operating performance on a more consistent basis by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our business, results of operations or outlook. In particular, we believe that the use of Adjusted EBITDA is helpful to our investors as it is a measure used by management in assessing the health of our business, determining incentive compensation, evaluating our operating performance, and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. Adjusted EBITDA is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. Some of the limitations of Adjusted EBITDA include: (1) it does not properly reflect capital commitments to be paid in the future; (2) although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the underlying assets may need to be replaced and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect these capital expenditures; (3) it does not consider the impact of stock-based compensation expense; (4) it does not reflect other non-operating income and expenses, including other income, net and interest (income) expense, net; (5) it does not reflect tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to us. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies because they may not calculate such measures in the same manner as we calculate Adjusted EBITDA, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. Because of these limitations, when evaluating our performance, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures, including our net income and our other GAAP results. We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net income, adjusted to exclude depreciation and amortization; stock-based compensation expense; other income, net; interest income, net; and benefit for income taxes. Please see “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Guidance for the Three Months Ending December 31, 2022 and Year Ending December 31, 2022” elsewhere in this press release. James Hart investors@progyny.com Selena Yang media@progyny.com

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PubPol 475.001: Topics: Ethics & Public Policy: Inequality in the U.S. PubPol 475.001 10:12-10:12 am EDT U-M Course Number John R. Chamberlin Professor Emeritus of Public Policy and Political Science Chamberlin taught Statistics, Applied Regression, Values and Ethics, and Nonprofit Policy and Management at the Ford School. His research interests include ethics and public policy, professional ethics, and election methods. Poverty and social policy

5 Consequences of the China Saudi-Iran Normalization Deal Representative Image. Pic/iStock 1. China’s Growing Presence in the Middle East Following the shocking news that Chinese officials brokered the agreement between Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, many experts warned that this move was significant for Beijing, which is trying to grow its influence in a region heavily dominated by the U.S. As the Communist government continues to strengthen its economic and military presence throughout the world, officials have hoped to make inroads in Saudi Arabia and Iran through economic and military benefits in the hopes that China’s military can have a presence in the Persian Gulf, a key strategic waterway for oil flow. Should the normalization agreement and its terms expand under Beijing’s grip, China will have turned one of America’s key strategic allies away from its side and into the arms of Beijing, granting the Chinese government a new avenue for oil energy to support its economy and navy. The new agreement will also allow China to strengthen its relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran, helping the mullahs circumvent international sanctions and provide resources to keep the regime alive from internal and external threats. 2. America’s Reduced Presence in the Middle East With the leaving of Afghanistan and the war on Ukraine ongoing, this agreement has experts warning about America’s reduced presence in the Middle East. From 2020 to today, Biden White House officials and members of the U.S. military have asked for funds to be transferred from the Middle East to other American bases in Africa, Europe, and the South China sea, while radical Islamic terrorist groups have received ample amounts of funding from Iran, Russia, and China. During the 2020 election, President Biden vowed to move troops out of areas like Afghanistan and reduce America’s military presence, resulting in terrorist groups like the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, limiting the U.S’. ability to monitor Iran next door. Should the U.S. continue to withdraw its influence and presence in the Middle East, experts warn that regional allies like Saudi Arabia and Israel are on their own in defending themselves. As a result of the President’s policies, Saudi Arabia has felt that the U.S. is no longer a trusted ally, given that the administration has repeatedly attempted to court Iran’s regime in efforts of resigning a nuclear program while overlooking their support for terrorism. 3. Loss of a Strategic Ally From World War I to World War II to the Cold War to the fight against terrorism, Saudi Arabia has remained a key strategic ally for the United States, relying on its oil economy and strategic location to monitor Islamic terrorist activities throughout the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. During the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, then-candidate Joe Biden highlighted his antagonism towards the Kingdom, describing it as a “pariah” state, while promising to negotiate with the Islamic Republic of Iran over its nuclear program. With the continuous anti-Saudi stance from the Biden administration, experts and national security analysts warn that this normalization agreement brokered by China is a major step in pushing Saudi Arabia away from America’s side and closer to its adversaries. Should Saudi Arabia open up to China and allow the Communist government’s presence to grow in Riyadh, all of the economic and strategic benefits the Kingdom once provided to the US may cease entirely. 4. Strength for Radical Islamic Terrorism Iranian-backed terror groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and others praised the normalization agreement, saying it was a strike against Israel and America. While the Iranian-backed Houthis say that the normalization agreement does not affect their activities, the latest move between Tehran and Riyadh demonstrates that the U.S. move to de-list the Houthis from the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) list and treat them with legitimacy by agreeing with the UN armistice, demonstrates the power that Iran’s Islamic terrorist proxy has in Yemen. Should Saudi Arabia and Iran open up their economies and diplomatic relations with one another, experts warn it could hurt any chance of normalization between the Kingdom and the state of Israel. With America seen as a declining power in the Middle East, the latest normalization agreement with one of the world’s leading sponsors of terrorism is a boost to Islamic terrorism, given that potential economic relations could allow Iran to provide its proxies with economic relief for terrorism against Israel and American forces. Iran could also influence the Saudi Arabian government to allow terrorist proxy leadership and officials to enter Riyadh as a haven, preventing Israeli or American officials from acting against them. 5. Disaster for the Abraham Accords With the news of the normalization between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the Israelis responded with disappointment, blaming America’s current relationship with Riyadh and stance towards Iran that led to such an agreement to occur. With the signing of the Abraham Accords during the Trump administration, officials hoped that Saudi Arabia would join Israel and its new allies in economic and military cooperation against the Islamic Republic of Iran. However, with the newly signed agreement with Iran experts say it puts a wrench in such efforts as Iran can grow its influence and possibly prevent the Saudis from allying with the Israelis. The new agreement could also pressure and change the minds of Persian Gulf Arab monarchies that have normalized relations with Israel, resulting in more normalized relations with Iran and undoing all the historic peace agreements between Israel and its former enemies. While Israel and Saudi Arabia do not have official formalized ties, the latest move could hamper Israel’s commercial airline cooperation with Saudi Arabia and hope that the Israeli military could use the Kingdom to aid in striking Iran’s nuclear facilities. Related Story: China Brokers Deal Between Iran and Saudi Arabia – Lisa Daftari on Newsmax Abraham Accords

Thorium nuclear reactor Ic2 Noob This is the future of nuclear reactors. Found this in wikipedia: Thorium-based nuclear power is nuclear reactor-based electrical power generation fueled primarily by the nuclear fission of the isotope uranium-233 produced from the fertile element thorium. According to proponents, a thorium fuel cycle offers several potential advantages over a uranium fuel cycle—including much greater abundance on Earth, superior physical and nuclear fuel properties, and reduced nuclear waste production. However, development of thorium power has significant start-up costs. Proponents also cite the lack of weaponization potential as an advantage of thorium, while critics say that development of breeder reactors in general (including thorium reactors that are breeders by nature) increase proliferation concerns. Since about 2008, nuclear energy experts have become more interested in thorium to supply nuclear fuel in place of uranium to generate nuclear power. This renewed interest has been highlighted in a number of scientific conferences, the latest of which, ThEC13 [1] was held at CERN by iThEC and attracted over 200 scientists from 32 countries. A nuclear reactor consumes certain specific fissile isotopes to produce energy. The three most practical types of nuclear reactor fuel are: Uranium-235, purified (i.e. "enriched") by reducing the amount of uranium-238 in natural mined uranium. Most nuclear power has been generated using low-enriched uranium (LEU), whereas high-enriched uranium (HEU) is necessary for weapons. Plutonium-239, transmuted from uranium-238 obtained from natural mined uranium. Plutonium is also used for weapons. Uranium-233, transmuted from thorium-232, derived from natural mined thorium. This is the subject of this article. Some believe thorium is key to developing a new generation of cleaner, safer nuclear power.[2] According to an opinion piece by a group of scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology, considering its overall potential, thorium-based power "can mean a 1000+ year solution or a quality low-carbon bridge to truly sustainable energy sources solving a huge portion of mankind’s negative environmental impact."[3] After studying the feasibility of using thorium, nuclear scientists Ralph W. Moir and Edward Teller suggested that thorium nuclear research should be restarted after a three-decade shutdown and that a small prototype plant should be built.[4][5][6] Research and development of thorium-based nuclear reactors, primarily the liquid fluoride thorium reactor, (LFTR), MSR design, has been or is now being done in India, China, Norway, U.S., Israel and Russia. So what do you guys think of the idea? McAztec Reactor Caretaker Home is where your reactor is! Sounds cool, good idea. http://www.talonfiremage.pwp.b…uibmprvnhuel2kd6va5p0abcw - Found somewhere on google, credits to the author - Mark I 420 EU/t http://www.talonfiremage.pwp.b…h06fjkhhg7ah50dzgfva0qsqo - Made it myself (but I'm sure it's been done before) - Mark I - 1200 hU/t Nuclear power at it's best!

Home Board index Welcome to the Forums! Introduction Introduction to Me :) Welcome to the Forums! ... Things you should know before you read any posts. ... Meet the members. Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Post by Ambassador95 » Sat Oct 18, 2014 1:09 am I grew up in half in Columbus GA, USA, and half in Edmonton, AB, CA. My family has moved around quite a bit, since I was eleven we have lived in Edmonton. I have almost always lived in on an acreage (with the exception of our newest house which is in the city) and so I very much enjoy the outdoors. How did you come to be interested in spiritual things? My parents are both members of the Church and so I was exposed to such things from childhood. However, it was my dad's interest in apologetics that spurred me on to pursue answers for myself. Since then, I have engaged in online discussions and helped my older brother in many discussions pertaining to doctrine and other matters of spiritual nature. Do you have any affiliation to a particular church, person, document, etc.? I am a member of the Church which Christ died for; the Church which was established in Acts 2 and to which the Lord adds those who are being saved. As such, I did not "join" this Church, but was rather added to it upon my obedience to the gospel. I worship with the Church which meets at South Edmonton; the South Edmonton church of Christ. What spiritual topics are the current focus of your thoughts and studies? Calvinism is a primary topic of concern for me. Over the course of the last few years, I have been exposed to many false doctrines which stem as a result of Calvinism and find it to be the root of much falsity among the "Christian" community. The most basic areas in which I am trying to focus are on the nature of God's sovereignty and the doctrine of Original Sin. Another area in which I am focusing on is the relationship between faith and obedience. The book of Hebrews and James 2 have served to spike my interest in this area, particularly the way in which "disobedience" and "unbelief" are used interchangeably in addition to "belief" being used as the opposite of "disobedience". For what are you looking on the forums? Why are you here? I am trying to expose myself to different views in a safe environment where I can learn not only what others believe, but also to flesh-out the implications of what I believe. Do you have personal goals you wish to accomplish on the forums? Do you have any topics that you consider important, which you wish to discuss with others? One of my goals on this forum is to learn how to engage others who disagree with me and present my convictions in a persuasive manner. Another one of my goals is to learn from the people who have been doing this for much longer than I have! Some topics that I consider very important are these: (1) baptism and it's relationship to salvation, (2) worship in spirit and truth, (3) denominationalism, (4) man's nature (i.e. are we born in sin, or do we become sinful by choice?), (5) man's ability to choose between good and evil. Study to show yourself approved as a worker not needing to be ashamed. Therefore, rightly divide the word of God, for if any man speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. grand_puba Re: Introduction to Me :) Post by grand_puba » Sat Oct 18, 2014 8:58 am Hi Ambassador95, Welcome to the "In Search of Truth" forums! Feel free to ask any questions you like in the appropriate forum. The Moderator Have you read the Rules? Return to “Introduction”

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Rent (musical) Rent is a rock musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson loosely based on Giacomo Puccini's opera La Bohème. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in New York City's East Village in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The musical was first seen in a workshop production at New York Theatre Workshop in 1993. This same Off-Broadway theatre was also the musical's initial home following its official 1996 opening. The show's creator, Jonathan Larson, died suddenly of an aortic dissection, believed to have been caused by undiagnosed Marfan syndrome, the night before the Off-Broadway premiere. The show won a Pulitzer Prize, and the production was a hit. The musical moved to Broadway's larger Nederlander Theatre on April 29, 1996. On Broadway, Rent gained critical acclaim and won a Tony Award for Best Musical among other awards. The Broadway production closed on September 7, 2008 after a 12-year run of 5,123 performances, the eleventh longest-running Broadway show. The production grossed over $280 million. This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Rent_(musical) add to main playlist Play in Full Screen Stand on the world add to main playlist Play in Full Screen I See You add to main playlist Play in Full Screen Celebrate add to main playlist Play in Full Screen Lights NRJ Hit List 2012, Volume 2

Indiana Foreclosure Law Legal Information Disclaimer The information about Indiana Foreclosure law and other legal information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. This website contains links to other third-party websites. Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; FRAUD STOPPERS and its members do not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Indiana Foreclosure Law – Non-Judicial Foreclosure Available: No – Primary Security Instruments: Mortgage – Right of Redemption: Yes – Deficiency Judgments Allowed: Yes In Indiana, lenders may foreclose on a mortgage in default by using the judicial foreclosure process. Indiana Judicial Foreclosure The Indiana judicial process of foreclosure, which involves filing a lawsuit to obtain a court order to foreclose, is used when no power of sale is present in the mortgage or deed of trust. Generally, after the court declares a foreclosure, the property will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. However, there is a wait time between the date the suit was filed and the day the property is sold. In Indiana, the date the mortgage was signed determines the length of time a lender must wait between filing the suit and proceeding with the foreclosure sale. The wait time is anywhere from three (3) to twelve (12) months, but the owner may file a waiver of the time limit, which allows the sale to proceed without delay. When this occurs, the lender loses the right to pursue a deficiency judgment. The foreclosure sale process involves publishing an ad once a week for three weeks. The first ad must be run 30 days before the sale. At the time the first ad is run, each owner must be served with notice of the foreclosure sale by the sheriff. The sheriff conveys title by a deed given immediately after the sale. The owner may reside in the property, rent free, until the foreclosure sale, provided the owner is not committing waste, which means tearing up the property. More information on Indiana foreclosure laws. LIST OF FORECLOSURE LAWS BY STATE THIS SITE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE MISCONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. FRAUD STOPPERS is a Private Members Association PMA. FRAUD STOPPERS PMA is NOT a law firm, non-profit organization, or government agency. FRAUD STOPPERS PMA does not operate in the public sector. Although this website is visible to the public FRAUD STOPPERS PMA does not intend for any information contained in this website to be considered as legal advise. The information about Foreclosure law and other legal information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. This website contains links to other third-party websites. Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; FRAUD STOPPERS and its members do not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter. No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader, user, or browser and website authors, contributors, contributing law firms, or committee members and their respective employers. This site provides “information” about the law and is only designed to help users safely cope with their own legal needs. But legal information is not the same as legal advice — the application of law to an individual’s specific circumstances. For instant access to an affordable local competent attorney click here 111 W Washington Street,

..... as well as interested parties in Washington State and elsewhere. From: Ron Ewart, President, National Association of Rural Landowners NOTE: Although this message is directed at the Washington State legislature, it is also meant for Washington state voters and landowners. If you don't live in Washington State, please ignore the message at your option. However, what the government is doing in Washington State is also happening in your state for the same reasons; environmental protection policies and controlling human behavior (where you live, where you work and what you drive) that was hatched in the United Nations Agenda 21 in Rio de Janeiro, in the flawed social and environmental objectives of Smart Growth and Sustainable Development, passed into U. S. law without a treaty being ratified. If you are a Washington State voter or landowner, we encourage you to flood the legislature with your opposition to HB 1490. We have provided the reasons for opposing the Bill, below. Ever since the Washington State Voters overwhelmingly (over 70%) turned down radical environmental Initiative 547 in November of 1990 containing the following language: "Shall the state environmental protection goals be implemented by measures including local comprehensive land use planning and development fees?", Democrats in the state house and senate have been trying to railroad radical environmental protection goals down voters and landowners throats ever since. Here is what was said about Initiative 547's defeat: "Initiative 547, backed by environmental groups, would have required state-wide growth planning, but the 53-page measure and its complex language was too much for the voters. It was the most lopsided defeat of an initiative since 1916." The voters were absolutely clear, "..... we reject state land use planning." But that didn't stop the radical environmentalists and the Democrats, who never saw an environmental law they didn't like. With their constant legislative majority, in one year after the resounding defeat of Initiative 547, the legislature gave us (passed) Washington State's Growth Management Act - GMA. The language of the GMA was much more complex than Initiative 547 ever thought of being. In fact, the GMA was Initiative 547 on steroids. A very small minority, the organized and wealthy radical environmentalists in our midst, shouted for joy. They had won, in spite of what the voters wanted. The GMA contained a few worthwhile goals, 13 in all, but none of the cities and counties paid much attention to all but one of those goals, environmental protection. It was the foot in the door for the radical environmentalists to force their agenda, through an extensive range of subsequent environmental laws under the GMA, the Critical Areas Ordinance, being just one of them. Then, to add insult to injury, the Washington State supreme court told the voters of Washington state that they could not challenge any law that was passed in compliance with the state's growth management act, even though the state constitution gave the citizens of Washington State the absolute, without limitation, right of referendum against any law, passed by state, county or city. Instead, the State Supreme court set limits on and rendered the constitutional right of referendum, essentially toothless. HB 1490: But the Liberals in Washington State are, once more, at it again. In House Bill 1490, they want to add one more objective to the 13 existing goals in the GMA. They want to add greenhouse gas reductions into the law, another radical environmental goal, even though there is clear scientific evidence that absolutely refutes man-caused, greenhouse (CO2) global warming. There is not room here to provide the science but it is available on hundreds, if not thousands, of websites. If the liberals are successful in passing HB 1490, you can add another layer of bureaucracy to an otherwise almost impossible task to provide housing for a growing population, at a cost that most can afford, and for commercial and industrial projects that will be brought to a screeching halt. HB1490 is also "pushing", with a vengeance, mass transit and transit oriented development. The radical environmentalist's and Democrat's goal is to pack you like sardines in cramped apartments so that government can make mass transit affordable and so we won't expand development into their precious environment through suburban sprawl. God forbid! But here is the absolute contradiction of what their flawed agenda is. If you concentrate people into high-dense development, you increase their carbon foot print and greenhouse gases, not decrease them, even if they do ride mass transit that requires huge taxpayer subsidies to operate. So their desire to shove the people into large, high-dense cities, is the antithesis of what their goals are. Here is our message to the sponsors of HB 1490 and those who are supporting it: First, we firmly believe the GMA is not only egregiously flawed, but unconstitutional on its face and should be repealed. Those that sponsored, or voted for the GMA, are not only guilty of spitting in the face of the voters they supposedly represent, but they are also guilty of violating their solemn oath to preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Washington. For that they should be thrown out of office. Should the sponsors and supporters of HB 1490 pass this legislation and add it to the GMA, they are equally guilty of violating their solemn oath and should also be thrown out of office. We will go so far as to call these politicians traitors to freedom, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, the promise of our Declaration of Independence and the U. S. Constitution. If you are a Washington State voter or landowner and you don't consider yourself a sardine, we encourage you to flood the legislature with your opposition to HB 1490. To read HB 1490, go to: https://apps.leg.wa.gov:80/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1490&year=2009 Then click on "original bill" under BILL DOCUMENTS. For those that are interested, here is a video that demonstrates exactly where we are in America today. We are virtual slaves of the government, at all levels. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHxvVuIxJ9A. We don't know who this gentleman is, but he his laid out our situation so succinctly. Could it be that the inmates are now in charge of the asylum? Several years ago we wrote an article entitled "THE COSTLY MYTH OF THE WASHINGTON STATE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT" that was published in several local and national venues. The article is attached as a WORD document. Ron Ewart, President NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RURAL LANDOWNERS P. O. Box 1031, Issaquah, WA 98027 425 222-4742 or 1 800 682-7848 (Fax No. 425 222-4743) Website: www.narlo.org

Home Health Post-COVID Risk for Blood Clot Lasts at Least 6 Months HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 increases people’s risk of dangerous blood clots and bleeding for months after infection, researchers say. The new findings suggest that COVID-19 is an independent risk factor for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and bleeding. “Our findings arguably support [treatment] to avoid thrombotic events, especially for high-risk patients, and strengthen the importance of vaccination against COVID-19,” the study authors concluded in the report published April 6 in the BMJ. While the added risk of clots and bleeding was known, it was unclear how long it lasted, the researchers noted in a journal news release. To find out, the investigators compared more than one million people in Sweden who tested positive for COVID-19 between Feb. 1, 2020, and May 25, 2021, and a control group of more than 4 million people who did not have a positive COVID test. Compared to the control group, COVID-19 patients had a significantly higher risk of deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, (a blood clot in the leg) for up to three months after infection; pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung) for up to six months; and a bleeding event for up to two months. After accounting for a number of possibly significant factors, the researchers concluded that those with COVID-19 had a five times’ higher risk of DVT; a 33-fold higher risk of pulmonary embolism; and a nearly doubled risk of bleeding in the 30 days after infection. Deep vein thrombosis occurred in 0.04% of COVID-19 patients and 0.01% of control patients. Pulmonary embolism occurred in 0.17% of COVID-19 patients and 0.004% of control patients. And bleeding events occurred in 0.10% of COVID-19 patients and 0.04% of control patients, according to the report. The risks of blood clots and bleeding were highest in patients whose COVID-19 was more severe, those with other health conditions and those infected during the first wave rather than in the second and third waves. The researchers said that could be explained by improved treatment and vaccine coverage in older patients after the first wave. Even patients with mild COVID-19 had an increased risk of DVT and pulmonary embolism, the study found. While no increased risk of bleeding was found in those with mild COVID, there was a noticeable increase in patients with more severe infection. The study was led by Anne-Marie Fors Connolly of the department of clinical microbiology at Ume� University in Sweden. Frederick Ho of the Institute of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow in Scotland and his colleagues wrote an editorial that accompanied the findings. Even though many countries are removing pandemic restrictions and shifting their focus to living with COVID-19, this study “reminds us of the need to remain vigilant to the complications associated with even mild SARS-CoV-2 infection, including thromboembolism,” Ho’s team wrote. There’s more on COVID-19 and the blood at the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. SOURCE: BMJ, news release, April 6, 2022 Previous articleHuda Beauty Rebel Red Cheeky Tint Cream Blush Stick Review & Swatches Next articleColourPop Infinite & Lucid Dreams So Glass Lip Glosses Reviews & Swatches

Grants & Programs French Immersion ELIGIBILITY & GUIDELINES TYPES OF PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY THIS PROGRAM PROJECTS SUPPORTED French Immersion is a program initiated by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the U.S. and developed to support emerging and innovative French creators. The Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the U.S., in partnership with UniFrance, the Institut Français, the CNC, with support from Florence Gould Foundation and Air France, launched this program of FACE Foundation in 2018 to support producers and creators of VR projects and immersive experiences including 360 videos, augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR or XR), video games, location-based VR projects and art projects involving new technologies. Find out more about our partners French Immersion Mobility Grant French Immersion brings French creators or producers to the US on the occasion of a screening or presentation of their work during a significant festival identified by the Cultural Services team. The program offers a grant ($1,000 / project leader, 2 people maximum for each selected project) and partnership & communication support. Check your eligibility and learn more about our guidelines Apply for the French Immersion Mobility grant Online Distribution Grant As our cultural practices become more and more digital—even more so during the pandemic —the promotion and distribution of media projects has been redefined. That is why, in September 2020, the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States, alongside the other French Immersion partners decided to launch a new grant to promote immersive experiences online. In 2020 alone, 15 projects received grants from the program. In 2021, the program continues with grants offered to French producers seeking to explore innovative strategies to promote and broadcast projects to American audiences through promotion on video game platforms, online events, influencer marketing, and more. More information here. Applications closed. FR//XR: A Handbook for Immersive Producers Following a 10-month piloting period, French Immersion partners and Kaleidoscope presented “FR//XR: A HANDBOOK FOR IMMERSIVE PRODUCERS” in January 2021, highlighting insights from some of the most influential voices of the XR industry. By writing this handbook, the French Immersion partners wanted to identify the main opportunities and challenges of building a successful collaboration between the French and American XR ecosystems. They aimed to inspire immersive producers to fund and distribute their content in different ways, reaching out to new partners, and introducing new collaboration and sales strategies. Mapping: XR in the United States In 2020, the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States worked to identify the main actors of immersion (XR) in the U.S.. This mapping presents more than 100 organizations, into seven categories: Tech companies, location-based-entertainement & art venues, studios, universities, events and festivals, NGOs and public organizations, labs & incubators. Digital Thursday Technologies reshape the way we create, fund, and access artistic experiences. Digital Thursday is a series of events to gather artists, producers, and experts in interactive and immersive experiences. One Thursday a month, a conversation with inspiring guests explores artistic works and production models, from VA/AR to video game to podcast and more! French Festivals for New Media Immersive experiences, podcasts, video games, innovation in museums, etc. Here is a list of French festivals for those who want to promote their work or attend these major event on new media. Image : "Eclipse" created by Jonathan Astruc and Aymeric Favre; produced by Backlight MORE GRANTS View all grants

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Interaction design is not an island Recently, someone called me up from a large media corportion asking for a training course in website interaction design. They told me they wanted to know what to put above the fold, and how to make a good navbar. They said they could use this best practice knowledge to win battles with editorial and marketing staff about how microsites should be designed. Fair enough. That stuff is worth knowing, even if you can’t always get it down into cast iron guidelines (“it depends”). But, I pointed out, knowing today’s take on best practice interaction design will only have limited impact on the final user experience. That’s because user experience emerges from the efforts of so many different parts of the organisation. The developers need to deliver that the users need, the front end coders need to create standards-compliant XHTML, the editorial staff need to communicate meaningful and comprehensible information, the bsuiness folk need to think about how it will make money. And someone in charge (producer/product manager/e-commerce manager/…) needs to drive the whole thing in a meaninfgul conceptual direction. A good user experience is the product of the organisation behind it. And everyone needs to be pointing in the same direction to achieve it. Getting everyone pointing in the same direction is hard. UCD requires people to do things in new and potentially unsettling ways. There are two and a half ways to persuade people and organisations to adopt UCD, that I know of: ROI models, and case studies Running usability tests (Tactical web analytics) So I suggested a UCD training course to my prospective client. One which would tell the designers how to “mount a campaign” that will convince an organisation of the value of the work, and steer it to a successful conclusion.Yes, came the reply, but. Really we just want to know how long the page can scroll. And whether orizontal navbars are ok. The site concepts come to us fully formed from the editorial team and we just paint them up. We’re not going to be able to change the product development process, and it’s not really our job to try. I proposed an interaction design course, which will be fun and useful. But I couldn’t help thinking: if you really want to see great user experiences going out the door with your name on them, you have to take some responsbility. Good interaction designers should have the quality of the total user experience foremost in their minds. They are the people who should “get it” and lead the rest of the team towards a user-centred approach. Recently, I attended SPARK UX, a symposium about UX and software architecture hosted by Microsoft at Half Moon Bay in California. In one of the many chats that happened during the two days, Jeff Patton told me about the term “single ringable neck”. It’s a term that sums up cutely with the idea that ultimately you need one person to be responsible for a project – or in this case, the user experience. And that person should, in my book, be the interaction designer. Responsibility and power need to go hand in hand. Power is earned through effort, results and a willingnessto accept responsibility. Allan Cooper, in “The Inmates are running the asylum” talks about “skin in the game” – the idea that if you’re not seen to be the one who will suffer if things that go wrong, people on the development team won’t take you seriously. Ultimately, I was hoping to persuade my prospective client to put some skin in the game, and begin the process of raising the quality of interaction design at his organisation. We’ll start slowly with them – thinking about detailed interaction design. You have to start somewhere… Posted byPhil November 11, 2006 November 17, 2006 Posted inUncategorisedLeave a comment on Interaction design is not an island

Home / Teams / Olympic Team / Sarah Beard Sarah Beard Danville, Ind. Sarah Beard began shooting in 2006, practicing air rifle in her basement. She is the daughter of William and Karen Beard, and has two brothers, Christopher and Stephen. Her father, a member of the 1984 Olympic Shooting Team, introduced her to competitive shooting, and they still shoot together. In addition to shooting, she enjoys hunting (duck, deer and turkey), reading, hiking, and fishing. Beard was a four-time NCAA All-American in both air and smallbore rifle while competing for the Texas Christian University Women's Rifle Team. During her tenure the program earned a pair of NCAA Championships (2010 & 2012) as well as two third-place finishes (2011 & 2013). She finished her collegiate career having helped lead the program to a 48-3 record during that span. She is currently a resident athlete at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 2022 Winter Air Gun Championship, Gold, Women's 10m Air Rifle - (Colorado Springs Location) 2022 Championships of the Americas, silver medal and quota Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Position 2015 National Champion (Air & Three-Position) 2015 National Championships, Silver Medalist (Prone) 2015 World Cup USA, Fifth Place (Air Rifle) earning Olympic Quota for USA Shooting 2014 USA Shooting National Championships, Bronze Medalist (Air Rifle) 2014 USA Shooting National Championships, Gold Medalist (Prone) 2014 USA Shooting National Championships, Bronze Medalist (Three-Position) 2013 USA Shooting National Champion in Three-Position and Prone 2011 Pan American Games, Bronze Medalist (3 Position) 2011 National Junior Olympic Championships, Silver Medalist (Air Rifle) 2011 USA Shooting National Championships, Silver Medalist (Air Rifle); Gold Medalist (3 Position) 2010 National Junior Olympic Championship, Bronze Medalist (3 Position) 2010 World Championships, Gold Medalist (3 Position Jr. Women’s Team), Silver Medalist (Jr. Women’s Prone)

Leadership Question #5: Where Do the Great Ideas Come From? Continuing in my series of “20 Leadership Questions,” we come to the fifth question that Michael Smith asked when he interviewed me. This is one is related to the previous question about creativity. Photo courtesy of ©iStockphoto.com/Zemdega Michael asked, Where do the great ideas come from in your organization?” The short answer is anywhere. They can come from: Outside the organization. For example, Jon Dale, one of my Twitter followers and a graduate of Seth Godin’s alternative MBA program, suggested that we start building communities around specific author and genre brands. He began consulting with us, and, in the last year, we have launched Amish Living and MaxLucado Community, two very successful social media sites. People in administrative roles. Joyce Dean-Wolfe, administrative assistant to one of our live event executives, came up with the idea of our All Access event for group leaders. It has proven to be a game-changer. We paid for 2,000 group leaders to come to Dallas to preview our Women of Faith conferences this year. It was expensive and risky. But it resulted in a huge increase in ticket sales for this year. It is proving to be one of the most profitable ideas we have seen in years. People in middle management. Mike Mitchell, VP of Customer Service, and Joel Beasley, VP of Distribution, developed an “EZ Returns” program. This makes it easier for our customers to coordinate their product returns with us and to do it all online. Gabe Wicks, our VP of Design and MultiMedia, is another example. In the midst of the Great Recession, he suggested that we change our dress code to allow for jeans every day. This was a big morale booster at a time when, frankly, we needed it. Even from senior management. In 2004, when I was a group vice president over several publishing divisions, I suggested to Allen Arnold, one of our marketing VPs, that we start a dedicated fiction division. He rose to the challenge and quadrupled our fiction revenue in just five years. Last year Thomas Nelson was the #1 Christian fiction publisher in our industry. To cultivate the very best ideas, I need to do the following: Retain a beginner's mind. Experience can be helpful, but it can also be the enemy of innovation. You know you are on dangerous ground when you catch yourself saying, “We tried something similar to that one time, and it didn’t work.” There are scores of reasons why it may not have worked that had nothing to do with the idea itself. Maybe it was poorly executed. Perhaps the timing was bad. Regardless, to find great ideas, you sometimes must start at the beginning and set aside your presuppositions. Be attentive to what you are hearing. Sometimes we miss great ideas because we aren’t paying attention. We subconsciously think that our ideas are best and don’t listen as we should. We have to start with the assumption that “the many are smarter than the few” (to steal the subtitle of James Surowiecki’s The Wisdom of Crowds). If we will do this—and ask lots of questions—we will find a goldmine of ideas, buried in the experiences and aspirations of our colleagues. Don’t worry about who gets the credit. I think it was Zig Ziglar who once said, “There is no limit to what we can do if we don't worry about who gets the credit.” This is so true. As a leader, you have to place a premium on great ideas and keep everyone’s ego—including your own—in check. The important thing is the idea. If you implement the right ideas, everyone will benefit. Great ideas are your most important asset. To capture them, you must be intentional and create a culture where the idea-generators—your people—are valued and encouraged to think about how you can do things better. Question: Where do the great ideas in your organization come from?

Tom has been making and designing commissioned custom furniture since 1990. After years of higher education, in his twenties he decided to pursue his love for fine furniture making full-time. His training launched forward when he entered a rare apprenticeship with master craftsman P.A. “Pug” Moore in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Tom remained close to Pug, even after branching out on his own, which included returning to his native New England roots where he’s been making furniture since 1997. Since joining the Furniture Masters twenty years ago, Tom's work has become recognizable for its dramatic use of figured wood, creating a sense of movement in each piece. An enthusiasm for sharing the craft led Tom to begin teaching in between commissions, regularly hosting classes in his Canterbury, NH workshop. Teaching opportunities recently grew exponentially as he was invited to host the national public television show, Rough Cut with Fine Woodworking in 2017. Contact Me Visit Website Tom McLaughlin's Work

Fort Wayne Trails presents $219,792 to Mayor Henry for Trail Development Activities Fort Wayne, November 28, 2018 – Fort Wayne Trails presented Mayor Tom Henry with a check for $219,792 towards trail development Wednesday morning at the City’s Ribbon Cutting for the new section of the Pufferbelly Trail from Wallen Road to Washington Center Road. $150,000 of this contribution will go towards funding the right-of-way acquisition of a new section of the Covington Road Trail from Hadley Road to Getz Road beginning in 2019. This trail will help to connect the southwest Fort Wayne trails known as the Aboite Trails to Time Corners Shopping Center. These funds were contributed mainly from residents of the Southwest Allen County area. Design will be begin in 2019 and construction will begin on this section in 2021. $50,000 of the contribution will go toward the newly installed flashing pedestrian crossing lights along the new Pufferbelly Trail section at Wallen, Cook and Ludwig Roads. These funds were donated to Fort Wayne Trails by citizens and businesses in our community through the 100 Mile/100K Campaign in early 2018. $19,792 funded the final grading, landscaping and reseeding of grass along the St. Joseph Pathway near the Plex, and PFW soccer fields which was completed in summer 2018. This trail was completed in late 2017, and was the 100th mile of trail built in our community. These funds were donated to Fort Wayne Trails from a variety of sources. “Our organization is fulfilling our mission by raising private dollars to leverage local municipal funding for trail development. This contribution is just part of who we are at Fort Wayne Trails, and it plays an important role with citizens continuing to engage in the development of trails like they have been since the mid nineteen seventies,” stated Kent Castleman, Executive Director.

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India-bound MG SUV (CR-V Rival) Rendered, Launch In Mid-2019 The first product of the MG Motors would be an SUV and it will be based on Baojun 530 SUV, launch expected in mid-2019 MG Motors, which is a part of the Chinese SAIC consortium will soon set foot in the Indian market. MG Motors has already set-up the plant in India and is currently testing the production line. With the rising popularity of the SUVs in the market, MG Motors has decided that their first product will be an SUV in the Indian market and it has been spotted testing on the Indian roads too. The upcoming SUV would be based on the Baojun 530, which is sold in the Chinese market but would be heavily localised and tuned for the Indian market. It will be launched in 2019 and this is what we think the SUV would look like. The SUV will offer an intimidating presence on the road and would get deep creases on the body. Of course, there would be the iconic logo on the hexagonal grille at the front and sleek DRLs on either side of the grille. The main headlamp housing would be placed closer to the ground or better illumination. The upcoming MG SUV would be bigger than the Tucson in size but with body creases, it would look aerodynamic on the road. At first, MG Motors would launch the five-seater version of the SUV in India and at a later stage, three-row seven or eight seater versions would be launched. The interiors would get a long list of features including leather upholstery, panoramic sunroof, touchscreen infotainment, electrically-powered seats and cruise control. MG Motors is currently benchmarking their upcoming SUV with the Hyundai Tucson in India, which indicates that the MG SUV would offer a high level of quality too. The engine options that would power the upcoming SUV have not been named yet but in all likeliness, the diesel versions of the SUV would be powered by the 2.0-litre Multijet engine that would be sourced from Fiat. It is the same engine that also powers the Jeep Compass in India. The petrol variants would get a new 1.5-litre turbocharged engine. Automatic transmission would be offered in the SUV too. Image Gallery (Swipe Right) :

WE CAN NEVER THANK THE GREATEST GENERATION ENOUGH WE JUST DON’T BUILD THEM LIKE THAT ANYMORE: SEVENTY-TWO YEARS AGO . . . on this day – June 6, 1944 – incredibly BRAVE MEN stormed the Beaches of Normandy. And amongst those HEROES who ran headfirst into a wall of HELL-FIRE from Nazi Germans – were Americans, Canadians and Brits. No one had to tell these WARRIORS from three English Countries what their DUTY was to fight for FREEDOM, GOD and COUNTRY, against Tyrants and Savages, who were desecrating the meaning of Judeo/Christian VALUES and the very essence of Humanity, to do what had to be done in nations where English, and Anglo cultures didn’t exist. AND WHILE THESE ANGLO HEROES were knee-deep in the COLD Waters of the English Channel, hoping that none of the millions of bullets which whizzed by their heads . . . would find their mark, as the HEROES trudged forward, laden with gear from the Blood Stained Waters of the Sea, to the Mined and Barbed-Wired Dirt of the Land, where Burnt-Out Tanks, Armored Troop-Carriers, and the Bodies of FELLOW Warriors littered the French Soil . . . they knew what had to be done. MY DAD WAS PART OF THE FIRST INVASION ATTEMPT AT THE FRENCH COAST – DIEPPE: On August 19, 1942 . . . 5,000 Canadian Heroes, and 1,000 Brits Stormed the Beaches of Dieppe, where under the despicable Leadership of the British Chief of Combined Operations . . . Lord Louis Mountbatten, most of the Canadian Warriors were either killed or captured. And while the Americans, Canadians and British Warriors were storming the Battle Hardened Beaches of Normandy, my DAD, amongst a full contingent of American, Canadian, British and Jewish Brigade Warriors, in July of 1942, 10-months before D-Day, were already fighting their way against crack Nazi Troops across Sicily, under the Leadership and Command of General George S Patton. MY DAD . . . was honored many times for Bravery Above and Beyond the Call of Duty. He was awarded the Bronze Lion by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands for the role he played in Liberating Holland. He was wounded at Monte Casino by a shot of Shrapnel to his head, and after literally being patched-up at a field hospital, instead of going to the infirmary; he headed back to the battle. LIKE SO MANY OTHER WWII HEROES HE NEVER TALKED ABOUT WHAT HE DID: At my DAD’S Funeral, where there was Standing Room Only in the Great Hall of the Funeral Parlor in Montreal, the Rabbi read from a Canadian History Book (Invictus), written on World War II, which published several stories about my DAD. During the Battle of the Bulge, my dad was written up and awarded more acclaim, for SINGLE-HANDEDLY STORMING A NAZI PILL BOX, armed ONLY with his Bren Gun in one hand, and a Grenade in the other, taking out the PILL BOX, while saving the lives of countless Allied Soldiers as a result. Other incidents written in this History Book, told the tales of my DAD, choosing to go on Night Patrols by himself, deep inside enemy lines, when he would return with more than a dozen Nazi Prisoners he alone captured. I AM WRITING THIS TODAY WITH A TEAR IN MY EYE . . . I never knew much about what my DAD did during the “WAR”, because he never talked about his exploits, and only about the camaraderie of his fellow HEROES. But like MILLIONS of others . . . HE DID IT ALL, and in using a sport’s term – HE LEFT IT ALL ON THE FIELD. I think about the GREATEST GENERATION, and compare it from then until now, and all I can do is barely keep from weeping. In less than 7-Decades, we’ve gone from HEROES to WIMPS . . . From Men who were proud to be MEN, to Men who can’t identify themselves as such anymore in this insanely Politically Correct World. And from Women who wanted to be WOMEN, to women who have no idea what and who they want to be today. We’ve gone from WINNERS who gave everything they had . . . to PUSSIES who need safe spaces to keep from getting their feelings hurt. We’ve gone from standing-up for RIGHTS & FREEDOMS, to standing for everyone’s RIGHT to attack and insult our Rights, our Judeo/Christian Beliefs, our FREEDOM of Expression and the INTEGRITY OF OUR FLAGS. I WEEP FOR WHAT WE’VE BECOME . . . AND THE INSULT TO OUR GREATEST GENERATION: From the days of real Heroism and Sacrifice, we’ve become TWO Nations (the USA and Canada) of TAKERS, where we allow the Politicians to LIE, CHEAT and BUY OUR VOTES with our own money. Where the Legal System is nothing but a MONEY MACHINE for the Lawyers and Judges, where Television has become a source of Debauchery, and COMMON DECENCY has become UNCOMMON INDEED. We have fallen to the level where we are no longer a MERITOCRACY, where just showing-up is sufficient. And we are training our children that everyone else’s VALUES supersede their own. And instead of the Government working for the people . . . the people now must work for the Government. Is this why my DAD BLED AT MONTE CASINO . . . but fought-on nonetheless? Is this why more than half a Contingent of 5,000 Canadian HEROES either died or were captured at Dieppe? Is this why HEROES from America, Canada and England risked it all on June 6, 1944, to rid the World of the EVILS of Nazism, so our current generation could spit in the face of our HEROES? I WEEP FOR YESTERDAY . . . BECAUSE I DESPAIR TODAY: God Bless The Brave Men Who Stormed The Beaches. Ron White, Woodland Park, CO Excellent as usual. The farther individuals & nations get away from Judeo-Christian values stated in the Bible & ignore them as worthless minutia, the worse family structure, communities & society becomes. Such values are based on love, forgiveness, free will, and consequences for good or evil. The more we tolerate/excuse hate & murder, the more complicit we are to terrorism, murder-suicides, promiscuity & lawlessness. We usually vote for people who are most “like me”. Humpty-dumpty shall fall. Charles A. Orr, Huntsville, Alabama, United States We betray that for which they gave their all, if we do not stand for which they fell. Oswald Ziesmann, Westbank, BC A very Good article today Howard. Yes, our nations have become nations of wimps and pussies all through the leftist educational system because they took it over and we were blind to it or accepted it thinking that they were right and we were wron. I weep with you as our grandchildren will inherit this PC world. Lilian Dolomont, Kingston, Nova Scotia, Canada Howard, I weep with you. My dad was in both world wars and he also never spoke of the horrors he endured. I cannot imagine how we can survive our future with all that is happening around the world and especially in North America. Thurman Kepple, Macomb, IL Thanks to your Dad. My Dad also served for 4 years in the American Army. When I was a child he talked about it very little but sometimes the stories would come out and have papers he wrote about his time in the service. Truly men were men. I had 4 uncles and 1 aunt who also served. I do believe that we have many good men and women serving today but sometimes we only hear of the wimpy ones. Can only pray that both of our countries can get back to the values that made us great. Beverly Kepple Arnold Eyre, Ottawa, Ontario Sadly, Howard, we could end up repeating history. The USA and Canada have our modern-day Chamberlains “leading” us, while the evil enemy among us plot against us. I pray that our modern day Churchill, Donald Trump, gets elected. Kim McConnell, Ottawa, ON Canada It is indeed a shame that so many good men & women died for what we have inherited today – a world of wimps where once stood brave souls who believed in & understood the difference between “right” and “wrong”. The socialists have taken over our education system and changed our young minds into mush – unable to distinguish between “good” & “bad”. The world is so confused now – nobody knows what to do. So few people even know or care that Western civilization is under serious threat. Thomas Kelly, Greenport, NY 11944 Great column. I also see an analogy to Valley Forge. The summer soldiers are gone but there are still patriots to go on. I will never accept the destruction of my country. I believe there are many millions of others who see it the same way. The sacrifice of our heroes can not be in vain. Joe Eliott, Montreal, QC I’m always amused at modern-day bigshots, big talkers and know-it-alls. Whether in business, politics, universities, media or anything else. Because the majority of them would not be able to stand up to or do a tenth of what the greatest generation stood up to and did. Values, Commitment, honour are just a few of the traits these people carried with them, as opposed to being whiny babies about things not going their way. Bud Farrell, Georgetown, Texas USA Too young for WW II, I couldn’t wait to get in the Korean war, quit college after first semester and enlisted on my 18th Birthday. I had the very great good fortune to find 5 men like your father who had been recalled from the reserves AFTER WWII service, + five others like myself who had enlisted and volunteered for B-29 combat crew training & service…now they’re waiting for me on the “other side”, just as your dad is for you and the people who have and WOULD join you and him. God Bless A recent article pointed out that the current U.S. Army’s training consists of such things as diversity, tolerance and white privilege. Don and Jeanne Glass, Sun City West, Arizona, United States AMEN, Howard…..Amen! After almost 83 years, little did I think we would see our countries decline to such an all time low. Apathy and greed have led to quite a toll. That generation was palpably ONE OF A KIND. How I yearn for a rebirth to clean up the scum around us presently. I wish you could have witnessed it personally then. Thank God for people like you father and members of my family, also. It’s hard to believe our countries could have been so different only 70+ years ago. Marianne Hart, Ellicott City, Maryland Your final statement says it all so clearly, Mr. G. I too weep for yesterday and the men who fought so bravely in WWII for the freedom of the world. They were sure the freedom in Canada and America was safe and wanted others to live free and in peace. Our governments have since decided that freedom is only fit for the government men, the peasants should be enslaved, and they now work to do that. The UN now has plans to take guns from citizens worldwide. Easy to understand why. Pat Eubank, CHEYENNE, Wyoming, United States I wept as I read this. Your dad represented great brave people who left us a legacy that we didn’t keep. Isn’t that sad? What are we leaving our descendants? Ralph Glorioso, Oceanside, California, United States Hearty applause to the comment by Charles Orr. I believe our current military members are imbued with the same courage and commitment as the Greatest Generation men who stormed Normandy beaches. For much of the non-military current generation, I feel sadness mixed with loathing. Richard O. Miller, Menifee, CA USA Howard–you keep telling it the way it should be told. We must not forget those who are doing their duty today. Most of them are brave men and women who are hamstrung by foolish rules of engagement and incompetents. They deserve our loyalty and prayers. Richard O.Miller Menifee,CA John C. Rochotte, Tiffin, Ohio We are so proud and thankful for the heroes of that day + all who served throughout that perilous time. You have rightly nostalgic pride in the memory of your father who along with Canada, Britain, Aussies & Kiwis fought before the U.S. joined in fully. The fight for freedom is never over. When we get knocked down, we get up again. Proud to be an American. Sincerely, John If our brave WW2 vets saw Washington DC today, they’d carpet bomb the place. It’s an insult to those brave patriots of the greatest generation that we have let America come to this condition. Prosperity was too good to us and we got lazy and complacent with our two cars in the garages of our McMansions and times were good and for 50 years we let DC operate unsupervised and we have ONLY ourselves to blame for what is happening now. Vote for Trump like your life depends on it, as it just might. Tom Corcoran, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA The rise to the top of meritocracy is hard fought, a unified dream of purpose, truth, and honesty, once given of freely by our countries Citizens, men, women and children,….soon to be lost amongst the self gratification and , ( truly the right word choice) wimps of today! God bless and keep all those who thought of more than themselves this day in 1944,…and those who, though saddened by some of what they gave for all of us, pushed ahead to honor their hearts, not make light of it! Brett Alan Logan, Plano, TX Many heroes from that time period no doubt with your father being one. It can’t be overlooked however they did put us on the path of big gov’t. The dependency on gov’t didn’t start with them, but it increased tenfold with them. In addition many middle class, upper middle class, and wealthy from this generation also spoiled the heck out of their kids creating the hippy. The Greatest Generation was indeed great and heroic, but the Greatest Generation made some great mistakes too. Kelly Tkachuk, McRae, Alberta Thank you and well said. I had many family members who fought in the First and Second World War. All have passed away now and sadly I am grateful so they do not have to see what we as nations have done and become. In my family there are only a handful who care about our country and would be willing to die for our beliefs, the beliefs of our parents, uncles and grandparents; that gave their lives so we could live in freedom. I’m embarrassed to admit- many of my relatives are takers. Tom Kopper, Titusville, PA Isn’t it ironic that, Tom Brokaw, who wrote, “The Greates Generation”, has been with the ‘left’ press. The press that seeks to undermind every thing what Ammerica is, you and me, “We, the people and what we stand for. Karen McKim-Altman, Beaverton, Oregon, United States I weep with you as well, Howard, for what has become of the USA, Canada, Europe. My father served in the Army Air Force in WW II, leaving home at the age of 18, to go to north Africa, Sicily, etc. My father died at age 85, nine years ago. Although I miss him terribly, I am glad he does not see what has become of our countries, which are full of selfish, narcissistic, immoral, pansies who have probably not been educated at all about the sacrifices made for them. Bob Driscoll, Woodland Hills, California, United States While GB, Canada, and the USA provided the largest contingents, there were other English speaking countries too; Australia, and New Zealand. They were all part of the greatest generation. Belgium, France, Czechoslovakia, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, and Poland were there too. David Cameron, Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada The rot was started in the 30s by the Soviet Union who believed that to spread the revolution globally they had to first destroy the U.S. by infiltrating the churches, academia and the government. Churches today have become politically correct institutions. Interesting enough it was Mao who coined the term PC. Joe McCarthy is still demonized today but time has proven him to be right. Literally hundreds of soviet moles had infiltrated the government. Academia today produces leftist drones. Ray Loveless, Plano, Tx 75025 Use to know everything, in my middle age, not so much. liberal schools, liberal churches and my definition of liberal is excepting anything as truth. I served and would do it again, go Trump. I couldn’t care less about PC. William Suddith, Canyon Lake, Texas, United States Right-on again Howard. Year 2017 may be the most interesting year of our lives. Mmargaret Sauter, Hanna, Alberta Agree completely Howard but for a different view on the Dieppe disaster you should read One Day in August by David O’Keefe. He suggests the true purpose of the raid was to retrieve information for the Enigma machine Hope Wozniak, Cleves, OH Thank you for a wonderful tribute to those great people including your father who served during WW II. I had 5 uncles and one aunt who volunteered and served. They are all gone now and I am still missing those wonderful human beings who made our world a great place by being caring individuals even AFTER the war. They continued looking out after their “buddies” and made this nation great by simple things like politeness on the highways, even. That is gone now, too. Tears come to my eyes.

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GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER IN PUBLIC HEALTH APPOINTED AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT SOUTHWEST CENTER FOR HIV/AIDS Posted on October 13, 2017 by ariz2012 Phoenix, AZ October 3, 2017 – Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS has named public health leader Kristin Kalla, MA MPH, as its new Executive Director. Kalla’s appointment follows a national search conducted by a committee comprised of the Center’s Board of Directors and key representatives from the Phoenix business, philanthropic and public health communities. Kalla holds Master’s degrees in Public Health (MPH) and Medical Anthropology (MA) from UCLA, in addition to a BA from the University of California, San Diego. In 2014, she was inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. She is also an ordained minister, certified in Ayurvedic nutrition, and a Reiki Master practitioner. “We are very excited about having Ms. Kalla at the helm of the Southwest Center,” said Mike Sparaco, Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS Board Chair. “Kristin is a mindful, mission-driven nonprofit executive who has diverse experience steering strategic change, scaling-up, and mobilizing funding for community-based initiatives focused on public and women’s health, HIV/AIDS, gender equality and diversity both in the U.S. and abroad.” Over the course of a 25-plus-year career, Kalla has been a senior manager and technical advisor on public health and gender justice issues to the U.S. Government, USAID, CDC, foreign government ministries, UNICEF, CARE International, among others. She has led the development of protocols and standards in the fields of public health and social justice, including an international protocol for HIV/AIDS voluntary counseling and testing; youth programming and advocacy; prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission; and guidelines for ensuring the meaningful involvement of people living with HIV and AIDS. “Arizona is now ranked 15th in the United States for the number of newly diagnosed HIV cases. I’m so inspired by the local survivors, LGBTQ community, advocates, city officials, donors, partners and Center staff who have committed their efforts to work on behalf of communities in the Phoenix area affected by HIV/AIDS. The City of Phoenix recently became the 11th U.S. Fast Track City to be part of the United Nations initiative to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2020 and I’m looking forward to leveraging my international experience and networks to lead Southwest Center in support of this important goal. It is a great honor and privilege to work with such a committed community to place those affected and living positively at the center of everything that we do in order to address their unique needs,” says Kalla. The announcement comes just three months after Southwest Center announced it was one of 30 grantees nationwide to receive a 5-year, 1.7 million dollar grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to enhance HIV prevention and outreach services in Arizona. About Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS, a medical and support center based in Phoenix, Arizona, for people living with or at risk for contracting HIV/AIDS. Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS is the largest clinical, education, behavioral health, prevention and nutrition support center dedicated to fighting HIV and AIDS in the Southwestern United States. The Center provides prevention, testing, education, community outreach, family support services, behavioral health services, and health & wellness programs including, naturopathic medicine, primary medical care, nutrition services and an on-site vitamin shop through the Kirk Baxter Wellness Center. Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER IN PUBLIC HEALTH APPOINTED AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT SOUTHWEST CENTER FOR HIV/AIDS

About the Mama Geekamama by Jessica Wallace Leave a comment I do not like them in a box. I mentioned in my previous entry that we’ve moved to a new house. Now I can’t decide which I dislike more: packing or unpacking. We’d hired movers, but only to move the furniture and other things we couldn’t move ourselves. They also agreed to take any boxes we had packed by the day of the move. So we were scurrying to keep ahead of them; I got to the point where I was practically tossing things into boxes just to get them packed up. Tossing things in boxes is an EASY way to pack. Unfortunately, it turns unpacking into a ridiculous mess. On the other hand, methodical organized packing takes a lot longer, and I’m not sure the time-save on the other end makes up for the time spent trying to decide which items should go into a box together, especially when they’re going to a house with a different layout and different distribution of storage areas. We decided (well, in a “we don’t have time for this” way) not to do any keep/toss/donate triage during our packing. It seemed like it would be easier to cull out the things we wanted to get rid of after we were in the new house and had a better idea of what we’d actually have space for. I still think this was the right approach, but now it’s getting harder to find space for all the things that we’ll be sending off to Goodwill! Does anyone want a couple dozen mismatched wineglasses? (And given how infrequently we drink wine, it’s amazing how many wineglasses we had… and how many we’ve decided to keep. We might need to make a second pass through what we’ve got on the shelves. Later. Right now I just need to get all these boxes empty.) (Maybe it would help if I emptied some wine bottles too as I go along.) We have a huge bonus room that we’ve designated as the playroom. It’s full of toys now, and eventually they’ll be sharing space with a TV for video games. At the moment there’s no space for anything but the toys, and somehow the boys have managed to spread out everything they own almost corner to corner. We’ve let this happen because letting the kids entertain themselves means more time for us parents to unpack boxes. Some day we’ll have everything unpacked, and if we’re lucky, it will be before the next time we move. Categories: Family Time | Tags: new house, packing, unpacking | Permalink. Time flies. The last time I wrote here (about my own life, I mean), I had a two-going-on-three-year old who was, in theory, learning to help me with household chores. I’d been experimenting with making different kinds of candy, to varying degrees of success, and thinking about how to recruit more women into engineering fields. That was more than two years ago. Things have changed a little bit. That two year old just turned five last week. He just graduated from Kindergarten Prep in June, and will be starting kindergarten this fall. His school is less than a mile from the new house that we just bought, and are in the process of moving into. Oh, and he’s got a one-year-old little brother now, who’s all but walking, and who looks just like a junior version of Kiddo the Elder. My work life has changed too. I’m in charge of two projects (well, let’s say one and a half) and I have a handful of people reporting to me – the first time in my 15-year software engineering career where I’ve had minions reports. And naturally, these changes have had an impact on our family life. So has the fact that my husband now works at the same smallish company that I do. When I first started writing here, I was dealing with the challenges of learning how to be a parent to a young child. These days, it’s things like finding the right school districts; keeping work conversation at work rather than the dinner table; and just figuring out how to be a family of four, when the number of kids has doubled but my capacity for attention (and patience!) has not. Oh, and figuring out how to get Kiddo the Elder to help with household chores. Still. Categories: Family Time, Personal | Tags: children, new house, work | Permalink. Love is for everyone Last Thursday, Dec. 6 2012, was the first day in Washington state where same-sex couples could legally get a marriage license. And since Washington has a three-day waiting period once a license is obtained, yesterday, Dec. 9, was the first day on which same-sex couples could legally be married. I’ve been celebrating in my head all weekend. I never realized how much this issue meant to me until Washington first passed approval for civil unions. While I was glad to see it happen, I wasn’t entirely convinced that a civil union was equivalent under the law to a marriage – I couldn’t quite believe that there weren’t some omissions or loopholes somewhere that would screw someone over at some point down the road. Now, I can feel that those loopholes and omissions have been addressed. The rallying cry of the opponents of same-sex marriage was, “Don’t redefine marriage!” Well, I’ll tell you something: no one is redefining anything. Marriage is a partnership between two consenting, legally unencumbered adults. It’s a public commitment that those two people make, in front of friends, family, and if applicable, the Deity of their choice. It’s a contract honored by the State, granting that pair certain rights and bestowing upon them certain responsibilities. It is a confirmation that you, my espoused, are the person with whom I want to build my future, to support, to celebrate. And not one single part of that is dependent on either person’s gender. Seattle City Hall scheduled almost 140 weddings on Sunday, with sixteen volunteer judges performing the ceremonies. Supporters crowded the steps outside cheering the newlyweds, throwing rice and confetti, waving signs of support. The Paramount theater hosted a large group reception. I wish I’d thought to go downtown myself; in lieu of that, I’ve been drinking in the articles and photo galleries. Seattle City Hall becomes state’s same-sex marriage capital Ceremonies in Seattle, Olympia kick off day of same-sex weddings Seattle City Hall: One day, 138 same-sex weddings 60 Moments That Gave Me The Chills During Seattle’s First Day Of Marriage Equality 18 Joyful Declarations Of Love From Newlyweds In Seattle LOVE WINS! Gay Marriage at Seattle City Hall, Sunday Morning, In Photos I hope and believe that by the time my son is ready to get married, no one will give it a second thought whether the person he marries is male or female, no matter where they choose to tie the knot. By then–and, I hope, much sooner–we won’t be calling it “same-sex marriage” anymore. By then, we’ll just be calling it “marriage.” Categories: Personal | Tags: celebration, marriage, marriage equality | Permalink. by Jessica Wallace 2 Comments Aunt CompSci wants YOU! Can social media inspire more young women to explore computer science? It’s an idea Jocelyn Goldfein, a Director of Engineering at Facebook, discussed in an interview with the Seattle Times a few weeks ago. Bringing more visibility to the women who built popular features like the news feed and photo viewer could interest teenage girls in tech-related careers, she says. I’ll admit that it’s a start, but I think it’s going to take much more than that. Software engineering has a big strike against it right from the get-go: it’s still perceived as a guys’ world–one full of gadget-loving geeks whose idea of a good weekend is blasting their way through the latest shoot-em-up video game. Guys who are intelligent to the point of cockiness, but lacking somewhat in social awareness. Most teenage girls aren’t going to find the appeal in a world like that. When I look back at my high-school self, I see someone who already knew what her career was going to be, and the only keyboarding involved would be writing up the news stories I’d been chasing all day. Journalism seemed like a great fit for me; I earned scholarships and assembled a good clip file. But as I learned more about the hours and workdays, the shine came off a bit. When I was a senior in college, I got interested in the potential of the World Wide Web thing–remember, this was the mid-90s, when it wasn’t the ubiquitous presence that it is today. Less than a year after I finished my Journalism degree, I was back in grad school studying computer science. I’d like to claim that what changed my course was the foresight that we were on the edge of a paradigm shift, and I wanted to be in on the beginning. But in fact the only reason I even knew about the web was because some friends of mine had gotten me interested in Internet Relay Chat (IRC), one of the early chat networks, and people who were more tech-minded than me were starting to talk about this internet thing. What draws people into the field that eventually becomes their career? For many of my female peers, it was because computers and programming were something they got into when they were young, and that appeal never went away entirely. But when it came time to choose a degree program, a lot of us looked elsewhere. Is that because that other career path simply seemed a better fit? Or did the idea of darkened rooms, flickering monitors, and the complete lack of a social life put us off? These days, there are a lot more young women online than there were when I was growing up. But most of them are there to use the software, not to create it. Knowing how to use a computer isn’t anything special anymore; in fact, it’s more or less required in our day-to-day lives. And yet, the number of women studying software and systems is down from previous decades. Less than one in five computer science majors are women, says the National Center for Women & Information Technology. To draw more women into the fields of computer science and engineering, the most important thing we need to do is change the perception that’s it’s a playground for “brogrammers.” And yes, maybe Goldfein’s idea of giving more visibility to female programmers will help with that. But I think it’s the wrong presentation. “Look at this woman who is a programmer!” is not going to do it; all it does is emphasize the rarity of women in the field. We have to get to “Look at this programmer who happens to be a woman,” before we can achieve that mental shift. Categories: Geekery, Work | Tags: computer science, facebook, women, work | Permalink. Four years ago (this evening) my about-to-be husband and I stood up in front of our friends and family (and assorted venue staff), while a good friend of ours read this Ogden Nash poem: I Do, I Will, I Have How wise I am to have instructed the butler to instruct the first footman to instruct the second footman to instruct the doorman to order my carriage; I am about to volunteer a definition of marriage. Just as I know that there are two Hagens, Walter and Copen, I know that marriage is a legal and religious alliance entered into by a man who can’t sleep with the window shut and a woman who can’t sleep with the window open. Moreover, just as I am unsure of the difference between flora and fauna and flotsam and jetsam, I am quite sure that marriage is the alliance of two people one of whom never remembers birthdays and the other never forgetsam, And he refuses to believe there is a leak in the water pipe or the gas pipe and she is convinced she is about to asphyxiate or drown, And she says Quick get up and get my hairbrushes off the windowsill, it’s raining in, and he replies Oh they’re all right, it’s only raining straight down. That is why marriage is so much more interesting than divorce, Because it’s the only known example of the happy meeting of the immovable object and the irresistible force. So I hope husbands and wives will continue to debate and combat over everything debatable and combatable, Because I believe a little incompatibility is the spice of life, particulary if he has income and she is pattable. The bolded line is one of my favorites. We even hid it in our crossword-themed wedding invitations. Because, as anyone who knows us well has discovered, this is a pretty good description of the pair of us. One of us is stubborn, and digs in their heels when their position is threatened. This. Is the way. It is going to be. Period. Convincing this one to change their mind can be an undertaking; even more so when they’re convinced that they are right. Conceding that there may be another, better, way is done grudgingly, with some muttering afterward. The other is determined and lets nothing stand in their way when there’s something they want–even if it means an uphill battle against opposing viewpoints. For heaven’s sake, why can’t the rest of the world just see that they’re right? And while negotiation is nice, there are times when steamrollering is much simpler and faster. It’s not entirely clear which of us is which, although it’s certain that the roles switch off depending on the situation. Most of the time, the force and immovability are directed outward, but there’s been an occasion or two when we’ve butted heads at home. Two strong personalities sharing one marriage. It could well be a simmering trainwreck. But it isn’t. You see, immovable objects can also stand firm and give their partner someone to lean on without fear that they’ll give way. We are strong for them even in the most difficult times. We support them through sickness and stress. We are family, and we can stand up together against anything. Irresistable forces can also face challenges head-on and propel our partner if their confidence flags. We carry the family over even the worst bumps in the road. We push aside the naysayers, the worries from the past, the discouraging statistics. We are family, and we will get ourselves through anything. We’ve had our conflicts. We’ve had our trials. And we’re committed not just to getting through them, but to getting through them together. Happy anniversary, immovable and irresistible husband. Categories: Family Time, Personal | Tags: anniversary, immovable object, irresistable force, ogden nash | Permalink. Mama’s little helper It was a little surreal after dinner a couple of nights ago. I was the last one finishing up my meal (not unusual, since I’m often eating and kid-wrangling at the same time) and I needed a distraction for Kiddo. “Hey, do you want to go help Daddy pick up in the living room?” I suggested enthusiastically. “Yeah!” he said, and ran off to do… a chore I’d been putting off myself. What parent hasn’t joked that the reason to have kids is to get free household help? It seems just a little ironic that he’s so eager to help now, with all his two-year-old klutziness, and once he gets the motor skills and attention span to be able to do a task well, he’ll find all kinds of things he’d rather do. But we’re making the most of it while we still can. He’ll pick up his toys and books as long as one of us sits there directing Kiddo’s efforts. There’s a lot of, “OK, now please put away the red dump truck. The red one. That’s it, great! Now the yellow truck. The yellow–hey, we’re still working on the living room here, come back!” When we’re in a hurry or antsy to get on with the day it’s really tempting to just do it myself. But all that’s going to do is teach him how to get out of doing chores. That sure won’t forward my goal of being able to lounge on the couch eating bonbons while Kiddo vacuums around me. His favorite “chore” these days is sweeping the floor. And if enthusiasm was all it took, our living room carpet would be as clean as the day it was installed. Kiddo likes to grab the old broom from next to the fridge–the one with straw bristles that break off pretty easily–so we can tell where he’s been sweeping by the trail he leaves behind. He isn’t completely ineffective though. He’s gotten pretty good at picking up his clothes, if reminded, and he’ll help me sort laundry. First we sort it into shirts, and everything else. Then we sort the remaining pile into socks, and everything else. And so on. I’m confident that with practice, we’ll be able to reduce the number of passes through the basket. A few months ago, I asked some of my toddler-mom friends what chores they recruited their children to help with. Some of their suggestions were things we were already doing, and others (like the laundry sorting) were easy to put into practice. But the one that surprised me was getting him involved with cooking. That seemed like asking for trouble! But I decided to give it a chance. I was making a test batch of key lime fudge (you’ll see more on that project before long) and it seemed a simple enough and safe enough recipe to test out this mother-son cooking gig. Before we started cooking anything, I prepped everything. I opened the cans and containers, measured the other ingredients into little bowls, and lined up the equipment we’d need. I also recruited my husband to photo-document the whole thing. Kiddo’s tasks were to break up some white chocolate baking bars in a Ziploc bag, and to pour ingredients into a cold saucepan. Once that was done, I melted everything together on the stove. I’d planned that he would pour the remaining ingredients into the pan once I took it off the heat, but we realized right away that this wasn’t a good idea and I took over. Fortunately, Kiddo’s nose wasn’t put out of joint at all by this, because he’s still got that typical two-year-old short attention span and he was ready to move on. We’ll probably try it again one of these days, when time and the recipe allows. I think it will take a couple tries before we get a good feel for what kind of recipes are best for him to help with–if anyone has suggestions, please let me know! We might as well leverage his desire to be just like mom and dad for as long as we can. Categories: Family Time, Parenting, Picture Post | Tags: chores, fudge, housework, kiddo | Permalink. A pair of sweeties For Valentine’s Day I made cherry and blackberry fruit jellies. I half-dipped some of them in dark and white chocolate, and rolled the rest in sugar. They ended up distinctly different, even though both kids of treats started from the same foundation. The ingredients aren’t far off from what you would use if you were making homemade Jell-O blocks. The jellies have a lot more sugar than the gelatine blocks, and the fruit flavoring comes from jam instead of juice. This means that you’ve got the pectin in the jam to help the gelatine do its gellin’ thing, producing firmer blocks. The recipe also calls for citric acid, which is used as a preservative and sometimes as a stabilizer for ice cream. (Fun fact: Vitamin C, often associated with citrus fruits, is ascorbic acid, not citric. Rather than go off on a tangent about how they differ, I’ll just refer you to here, here, and here.) This was one of the simplest candies I’ve tried so far, and probably the only one where the recipes in my two candy cookbooks were almost identical. Mix everything up, bring to a boil for a few minutes, then pour into a well-buttered pan. Then into the fridge for several hours, or in our case, overnight. It took some effort to get the jelly slab out of the pan after it had set up. When I’d made caramels, that recipe had suggested a pizza cutter to slice up the slab, so I tried it on the jellies as well. Well, this looks like trouble! He’s standing on a small stepstool, but I suspect it won’t be long until he doesn’t need that anymore. Cornstarch kept the cut jellies from sticking to the pan, the parchment paper, and each other. It also got all over the counter, the floor, and my sweater. You know what’s really dumb? Wearing a black sweater while working with cornstarch. No, you don’t get to see those pictures. I let them chill for another 24 hours or so, and then got on with the dipping. I used compound coating because it was quick and easy, and because I hadn’t yet gotten any practice with tempering and dipping real chocolate. The blackberry jellies got the while vanilla coating, and the cherry ones got the dark cocoa. I didn’t dip them all the way because I wanted people to be able to see the jellies inside, not just taste them. It ended up being a lot of work, so I only did about half of them in this way. The final result! They weren’t as beautiful as I’d envisioned, but they tasted great. I took most of them to work as a Valentine’s Day treat for my co-workers. After all that, I still had half a batch of undipped jellies, and I wasn’t wild about doing the compound coating again. Both the books had suggested rolling them in granulated sugar, so after we got tired of nibbling the naked jellies, I gave sugaring a shot. I found the easiest and least-risk-of-sticking method was to use a spoon to cover the jelly square with sugar and then to roll it around. The blackberry ones got regular white sugar, and the cherry ones got pink sugar. Colored sugar is super easy to make: one cup of white sugar, plus 10 to 12 drops of liquid food coloring. Combine in a Ziploc bag, and shake the bejeebers out of it. It’s hard to tell from the photo, but I got a nice pink color. And here’s how this bunch turned out. The texture difference between the two styles is interesting. With the enrobed ones, the coating was a solid coating containing a soft center. I’d intended that the jelly flavor would dominate and that the coating would be just a flavored container. But the only way to get that effect was to eat it upside down. If I try this again, maybe I’ll dip the top halves instead. The sugared ones have a more consistent jelly texture, with the graininess of the sugar as a minor contrast. I was worried that adding more sugar would make them too sweet, especially to the already-very-sweet blackberry jellies, but that turned out not to be the case. They’re much easier to handle too. They’re still sticky, but they can touch each other without fusing into a blob. As usual (if two posts defines a “usual’) the post-mortem! Lessons learned: Be open to changing your plan. I had this vision of chocolate-dipped jellies that I wouldn’t let go of. Sugaring them was both easier and (in my opinion) produced a better result. In addition, I’d been determined to have two flavors, when one would have been plenty and would have saved a lot of time and work. Consider how the components will react with each other. Jellies will melt with they get too warm. Melted compound coating is rather warm. The blackberry jellies were leaving purple streaks in the vanilla, and I had to keep stirring it up to get a uniform color. I’m sure the cherry ones were too, but it was harder to tell with the dark cocoa coating. Dipping is harder than it looks. Half-dipping? Good grief. I think it would work with something like a mini candy bar where I could hold one end, but trying to manage blocks this small got frustrating. I’d also made them too small for my dipping forks, so I had to use regular table forks. Changes for next time: Single batch rather than taking on two flavors Sugar the whole batch, don’t bother with dipping unless I’m feeling really ambitious. Try not to be overambitious. Categories: Candy, Picture Post | Tags: candy, candymaking, engineers vs the kitchen, jellies, valentine's day | Permalink. Hashtag #momfail I know, I know, everyone out there thinks I’m a paragon of parenting perfection. Thank you, thank you very much. But I have my MomFails just as much as anyone else does, and sometimes I even tell people about them. There was the time we left Kiddo’s favorite stuffed animal Doggie at home when embarking on a week-long trip to California. There have been numerous occasions when we’ve gone out to dinner, only to find the diaper bag was missing some important equipment. And then… there are the ones I feel compelled to share with the Twitterverse. Someday I'm going to have to teach my son that, unlike ferries and fishing boats, sailboats actually do not go "HONNNNK!" #headdesk #momfail Jessica Wallace (@geekamama) January 24, 2012 Oh dear. Kiddo combined a kids' book title with a phrase he, um, overheard and is now gleefully repeating "chicka chicka bow-wow!" #momfail Turned on car radio. Kiddo said "This is Pumped Up Kicks!" If I could headdesk while driving I would have. #momfail Jessica Wallace (@geekamama) March 09, 2012 Oh well. At least I’m not alone. Categories: Geekery, Parenting | Tags: momfail, twitter | Permalink. by Jessica Wallace 1 Comment So soon? This past weekend, Kiddo had his first encounter (that I know about) with bullying. It was pretty minor in the scheme of things: Kiddo wanted to play on a piece of play equipment, the other child pushed Kiddo around a bit and then held onto Kiddo’s shirt when he tried to get away. I intervened–not without some angry words, I confess–and a few minutes later Kiddo was off playing somewhere else, happy again. Meanwhile, I simmered about it, and spend the next half hour trying to pinpoint the other child’s parents, although I honestly don’t know what I would have done if I’d figured them out. I was pretty sure that it had affected me more than it had affected Kiddo, but apparently he was still thinking about it, because that night at bedtime he brought it up again. I’d settled him into his bed and turned off the light, when out of nowhere Kiddo said “That boy wasn’t very nice.” It caught me off guard, and I had to wing it. I agreed that the other kid hadn’t been nice, and Kiddo and I talked about it some more. I reassured him that he’d done the right thing by asking a grown-up for help when someone was bothering him, then had to define “grown-up,” and then confirmed that yes, Dad and I and his teachers and his aunts and uncles and grandparents are all grown-ups. Lather, rinse, repeat. Parenting so far has had a lot of “uh-oh, I didn’t realize we’d hit THAT milestone already” moments. Most of them have been net-positive; inconvenient for us, but overall a sign of growth and maturity, like when Kiddo first was able to grab things off the counter, or the first time he told us that he wanted to go to a restaurant for dinner instead of eating at home. But this weekend was the other side of the coin. I’ve always known that at some point in his life some other kid would be mean and push him around, but I didn’t expect that I’d see it at two and a half. Kiddo hasn’t brought up incident since that one bedtime conversation, so maybe he’s over it. I’m the one still chewing on it. Most Mondays I’m telling my friends all about our weekend family adventures, but I’ve held back on talking about this one because I’m not sure what there is to say. “This happened. I’m bummed about it.” I thought that I’d be all full of spit and vinegar, but instead I’m just… sad, I guess. Every parent wants to wrap their child up in love and bubble wrap to protect them from the unpleasantness of the world. And we just can’t. We have to let them get emotionally scuffed, because one day they’ll have to deal with it, without us to cushion it. Categories: Parenting | Tags: bullying, kiddo, milestones | Permalink. Is privacy just an act? I keep trying to write something up about the recent New York Times article on how Target gleans information from shoppers to better, well, target them as customers. I’ve swung from “that’s a little eerie” over to “yeah, but data mining can be fun! and beneficial!” to “the practice shouldn’t be banned, but customers need to be aware that it’s happening.” In the end, the one thing that I keep coming back to is this: it’s a little silly to complain about our personal data being used, when we put so much of it out there voluntarily. Update: Here’s a better summary of the issue: How Target Figured Out A Teen Girl Was Pregnant Before Her Father Did Any time you use a credit card, sign up for a discount shopping card, or create an online account with your personal email address, you’re giving the recipient a way to keep track of the actions associated with that ID. Ever give a doctor’s office or other service your social security number? I’d put money down that they aren’t planning to use it for tax purposes. People share personal stories on blogs, Twitter and Facebook, choosing to pull back the curtain to the world. Once it’s out there on the ‘net, it’s out there forever. People have lost their jobs because of their Facebook updates, and have been detained by TSA for what they posted on Twitter. Personally, I’ve been an un-fan of Facebook since the update last October. For the past five months, the songs you’ve listened to and the news stories you’ve read on many websites have gotten shared automatically, rather than letting you choose for yourself. Oh, and that can happen even when you’re not signed in. Sometimes it surprises me how many people are okay with that. Those of us who are parents have another privacy issue to consider: the privacy of our children, many of whom may not be old enough or savvy enough to realize the implications of the way their parents share (or overshare) information. I wrestled with this issue myself not long after starting this blog, when considering whether I should post pictures of my cute little Kiddo here. I’m not deluding myself; even though I use a nickname for him here and on Twitter, it wouldn’t be that hard for someone to find out his real name. Birth certificates are public records; depending on the state, all you might need is the child’s date of birth and the full name of one or both parents. How to find those out? Marriage, divorce, and name change records are public data too. And if those don’t pan out, there’s always Spokeo, where fifteen bucks will buy you all kinds of personal information. Oh, but there’s a much easier route. One common practice on Facebook is to tag pictures of children with the names of their parents. Look for pictures of me, and you’ll find pictures of Kiddo captioned with his real name. Many of those are in albums restricted to “Friends of friends” — which really isn’t a restriction at all, considering how most of people’s hundreds of friends also have hundreds of friends themselves. So, given all that, isn’t it a little hypocritical to complain about the way Target collects and uses personal data about individual shoppers’ purchases? In my view, the only line that they might have overstepped is not giving customers more disclosure that by shopping at Target, the company reserves the right to track the data that they volunteer. Discount cards and internet hotspots have this buried in the fine print that people generally skip over when they sign up, but there’s no notice on the door when you walk into Target. I’m sure that Target isn’t the only retailer that does this, either. They’re just the only one that got caught at it. Categories: Geekery, Personal | Tags: facebook, family, personal information, privacy, Target | Permalink. Geekamama on Twitter

Ormes, Basil A. 1905 Obituary – Basil A. Ormes Basil A. Ormes, a well known colored resident of East End, died suddenly Saturday afternoon (October 21, 1905) at Homeworth, where he has been operating in the oil fields for six months with his son James. A message was received by the family early in the afternoon and two of the sons started for Homeworth, but before they arrived the father had died. No particulars were learned as to the nature of Mr. Orme’s illness, but it is presumed to have been heart trouble. The remains were brought to the city this morning on the 5 o’clock train and taken to the late residence of the deceased in Dry Run. Mr. Ormes was the founder of the Ormes & Sons foundry in East End, and had resided in the city 15 years. He was well known and very highly respected. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Florence Evans, Mrs. Ella Brightwell, James, Perry, Norman, and Jess Ormes, all of this city. Two brothers and one sister also survive. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Dec. 4, 2020 4:42 pm Facing a cliff: Is this the end of pandemic support and relief? 83 million people are still struggling with basic needs. The number of small businesses has fallen by 3.3 million. And by Dec, 31, all the help the CARES Act offered ends. By Lynette Hazelton / contributor Pew Charitable Trusts TRACE, Broke in Philly COVID-19, federal government, hunger relief, local governent, rental relief, state government, weekly (Photo by Eliza Diamond on Unsplash) This story is part of TRACE (Toward Response and Community Equity), a year-long series that will track how and where the region’s government, philanthropic, civic and private sector is working toward a more just recovery. Updated to add the paragraph about DeVos's announcement on Friday after the original story was published. (12/7/20 at 4:55 p.m.) By December 31, almost all of the safety net support put in place earlier in the pandemic is set to expire. The question now is will a lame-duck Congress pass another stimulus package before the end of the month. “Some fiscal support now would really help,” Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chairman, testified before Congress, adding that the history of economic crises suggests Congress usually passes too little stimulus. The number of local and state governments who have had to slash their budgets, small businesses who can’t turn a profit, nonprofits who are facing drastic revenue declines and individuals who are barely holding on is staggering. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, recently released census data showed that 83 million people are still struggling with basic needs while about 26 million adults admitted their households were food insecure — up from 8 million pre-pandemic. The number of small businesses fell by 3.3 million or 22% between February and April 2020, a historic drop according to The Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. Now many are facing a support cliff as they await word about another federal rescue package to help them survive a pandemic that has stubbornly lasted far longer than expected. The $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program is part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and offered forgivable loans for employers with the goal of keeping people employed. The nonprofit sector is the nation’s third-largest private employer, with 1.3 million nonprofits employing nearly 12.5 million people — about 10% of the total number of people working in the private sector. And like small businesses across the country, they too are shedding jobs. More than 1.6 million nonprofit jobs have been lost between March and May of 2020, according to the John Hopkins University 2020 Nonprofit Unemployment Report. Small businesses including nonprofits have until December 31 to spend their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) proceeds. As unemployment escalated, Congress responded with several programs that boosted support for more traditional claimants and extended support to gig workers who were not normally eligible. According to the Century Foundation, as many as one in four workers received a payment from one of the newly created programs. A recent study showed that because of the expanded unemployment benefits, Americans who did lose their job stayed healthier and more secure. Now 12 million workers will see their CARES Act unemployment benefits expire December 26. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reported that an estimated 12.4 million adult renters (one in six) were behind on rent. A federal moratorium was enacted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September to slow the spread of COVID-19. The National Low Income Housing Coalition estimates as many as 19 million people in 6.7 million households are at risk of being evicted when the moratorium ends on December 31. Revenue research shows that about 50 cents of every nonprofit dollar comes from billing for services, and 33 cents comes from government contracts and grants. Only about nine cents of each dollar come from individual donations. This means the health of local and state government revenues is critical for the survival of the nonprofit sector. According to a forecast from the Tax Policy Center, “(State) tax revenues are expected to fall $34 billion short of pre-COVID-19 forecasts in fiscal year 2020, and $80 billion short in fiscal year 2021.” Without more federal aid, these governments will most likely need to make painful cuts to schools, police and health and human service program budgets. The CARES Act provided $150 billion for state and local governments which they have until December 30 to spend. School loan debt Under the CARES Act, federal student loan debt payments were automatically suspended, and interest was not allowed to accrue. Now about 21 million people face making student-loan payments again. Focus groups conducted by Pew Charitable Trusts showed that “economic shocks — including job loss, unexpected health problems, and natural disasters — were the biggest barrier to (student loan) repayment. Many said they wanted but were unable to make payments. Some even took another job to make up the difference, which may no longer be an option for many borrowers.” Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Friday, December 4 announced an extension of the moratorium on federal student loan payments until January 31. Generocity is one of 22 news organizations producing Broke in Philly, a collaborative reporting project on solutions to poverty and the city’s push toward economic justice.

Transforming mosquitoes William Wells Genome Biology volume 1, Article number: spotlight-20000629-03 (2000) Cite this article Catteruccia et al. announce in the June 22 Nature that they have succeeded in introducing DNA into the germline of Anopheles stephensi, the mosquito that is one of the major carriers of malaria in urban areas of the Indian subcontinent (Nature 2000, 405:959-962). They injected two plasmids (one with a gene for green fluorescent protein (GFP) and the other with a transposase gene) into mosquito eggs. The eggs were treated with an inhibitor of melanization to slow hardening. Five of 69 surviving adults (7%) incorporated the GFP-encoding DNA into their genomes and fluoresced. Transformation should allow the introduction of genes that prevent reproduction of the malaria parasite within its obligatory insect vector. Nature magazine, [http://www.nature.com/nature/] Building the better bug. Wells, W. Transforming mosquitoes. Genome Biol 1, spotlight-20000629-03 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1186/gb-spotlight-20000629-03 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/gb-spotlight-20000629-03 Green Fluorescent Protein Fluorescent Protein Malaria Parasite

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Continued use of the Service following any modification constitutes Subscriber’s acceptance of the modification. 6. Aggregated Statistics. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, GetOli may monitor Subscriber’s use of the Services and collect and compile Aggregated Statistics. As between GetOli and Subscriber, all right, title, and interest in Aggregated Statistics, and all intellectual property rights therein, belong to and are retained solely by GetOli. Subscriber acknowledges that GetOli may compile Aggregated Statistics based on Subscriber Data and Customer Data input into the Services. Subscriber agrees that GetOli may (i) make Aggregated Statistics publicly available in compliance with applicable law, and (ii) use Aggregated Statistics to the extent and in the manner permitted under applicable law; provided that such Aggregated Statistics do not identify Subscriber or Subscriber’s Confidential Information. 7. Use of Subscriber Trademark by GetOli. Subscriber will work with GetOli to allow the use of, in Supplier’s sole discretion and subject to Subscriber’s pre approval on all occasions, the nonexclusive right and license to use and display the Subscriber’s name, logo, and similar indicia (“Subscriber Marks”) (a) to the extent any customization or implementation of the Services involve the incorporation of Subscriber Marks in furtherance of this Agreement; and (b)in certain pre-approved marketing materials. GetOli obtains no rights in the Subscriber Marks except for the limited right described in the preceding sentence, and Subscriber retains all right, title, and interest in the Subscriber Marks. 8. Use of Subscriber Confidential Information. Subscriber grants to GetOli a non-exclusive, royalty free right during Subscriber’s use of the Service, to use the Confidential Information for the sole purpose of performing GetOli’s obligations under the Agreement in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. Such rights shall include permission for GetOli to generate and publish aggregate, anonymized reports on system usage and Content trends and type, provided they do not conflict with Section 4.1. 3. Access to the Service. 1. Authorized Users. Subscriber is only permitted to access and use the Service if he/she is an Authorized User. Authorized Users are required to provide their full legal name, a valid email address, and any other information reasonably requested by the Service. 2. Setup of Authorized Users and Administrators. The initial Administrator shall be the Originating Subscriber with authority to administer the Subscription and designate additional Authorized Users and/or Administrators. Each Subscription may designate multiple Authorized Users as Administrator. Any Administrator shall be deemed to have the authority to manage the Subscription and any Authorized Users. The Administrator will deactivate access if the Administrator wishes to terminate access to the Services for any Authorized User. Administrators are responsible for all use of the Services by Authorized Users on the list of active Authorized Users associated with the Subscription. 3. Availability of Services. Subscriber understands, acknowledges and agrees that: (i) the Services is run by software that is designed to be active 24 hours per day, 365 days per year; however, software in general is not error-free and the existence of any errors in the software used to deliver the Services shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement; (ii) in the event that GetOli discovers a material error or problem which substantially affects Subscriber’s use of the Services, GetOli shall use reasonable measures to restore access to the Services, provided that such error or problem has not been caused by incorrect use, abuse or corruption of the software or by improper use by Subscriber, use with other software or on equipment which it is incompatible, or by a Third Party or unauthorized person accessing the service through Subscriber’s passcodes. 4. Maintenance and Repair of Services. GetOli reserves the right to temporarily suspend access to the Service for operational purposes, including, but not limited to, maintenance, repairs or installation of upgrades, and will endeavor to provide no less than two business days’ notice prior to any such suspension. Such notice shall be provided to you in advance through by way of notification within the Service, email or other notification method deemed appropriate by GetOli. Further, GetOli shall endeavor to confine planned operational suspensions with a best effort to minimize disruption to the Subscriber, but reserves the ability to temporarily suspend operations without notice at any time to complete necessary repairs. In the event of a temporary suspension, GetOli will use the same notification methods listed in this section to provide updates as to the nature and duration of any temporary suspension. 5. Collection and Use of Information. a. GetOli may, directly or indirectly through the services of others, collect and store information regarding use of the Services and about equipment on which the Services are accessed and used, by means of (i) providing maintenance and support services and through (ii) security measures included in the Services as described in Section 5. b. You agree that GetOli may use such information for any purpose related to any use of the Services by you, including but not limited to: (i) improving the performance of the Services or developing updates; and verifying compliance with the terms of this Agreement and enforcing GetOli’s rights, including all intellectual property rights in and to the Services. 1. Mutual Limitation on Use of Confidential Information. Each party agrees to treat all Confidential Information as confidential and not to use or disclose such Confidential Information except as necessary to perform its obligations under this Agreement. 2. Disclosure of Confidential Information. GetOli and any Third Party vendors and hosting partners it utilizes to provide the Services shall hold Content in strict confidence and shall not use or disclose Content except: a. as required to perform their obligations under this Agreement; b. as otherwise authorized by you in writing; or c. as required and permitted by law (such as in response to a subpoena or court order), and to cooperate with law enforcement authorities in the investigation of any criminal or civil matter. If GetOli is required by law to make any disclosure of the Confidential Information that is prohibited or otherwise constrained by this Agreement, then GetOli will provide Subscriber with prompt written notice (to the extent permitted by law) prior to such disclosure so that the Subscriber may seek a protective order or other appropriate relief. Subject to the foregoing sentence, GetOli may furnish that portion (and only that portion) of the Confidential Information that it is legally compelled or otherwise legally required to disclose. 1. Security Infrastructure Offered by GetOli. GetOli is responsible for providing a secure method of authentication and accessing its Service. GetOli will provide mechanisms that allow for user password management; transmit passwords in a secure format; and protect passwords entered for purposes of gaining access to the Service by utilizing code that follows password management best practices. At all times, GetOli, and any Third Party vendors and hosting partners it utilizes to provide the Service, will employ information security best practices with respect to network security techniques, including, but not limited to, firewalls, intrusion detection, and authentication protocols, vulnerability and patch management. 2. Subscriber Security Responsibilities. Subscriber will be responsible for protecting the security of usernames and passwords, or any other codes associated to the Service, and for the accuracy and adequacy of personal information provided to the Service and will promptly notify GetOli upon suspicion that a username and password has been lost, stolen, compromised, or misused. 3. Security Breaches. GetOli shall report to Subscriber, with all relevant details, any event that GetOli reasonably believes represents unauthorized access to, disclosure of, use of, or damage to Content (a “Security Breach”). GetOli shall make such report within 48 hours after learning of the Security Breach. 4. Compliance Measures. The Services may contain technological copy protection or other security features designed to prevent unauthorized use of the Services. Subscriber shall not, and shall not attempt to, remove, disable, circumvent, or otherwise create or implement any workaround to, any such copy protection or security features. 5. Risks Associated with Stored Data. Subscriber acknowledges the risk that Subscriber Data, Customer Data, and Content stored and transmitted electronically through the Service may be intercepted by Third Parties. Subscriber agrees to accept that risk and will not hold GetOli liable for any loss, damage, or injury resulting from the interception of information. The Content is stored securely and encrypted during transmission and at rest. Only GetOli, with strict business reasons, may access and transfer the Content and only to provide Subscriber with the Service. 6. Support and Updates 1. Support. Subject to Section 6.3, the license granted hereunder entitles Subscriber to the basic support services, as updated from time to time, and as described on the website, throughout the Term of this agreement. 2. Updates. Maintenance and support services will include provision of such updates, upgrades, bug fixes, patches, and other error corrections (collectively, “Updates”) as GetOli makes generally available free of charge to all licensees of the Services then entitled to maintenance and support services. GetOli may develop and provide Updates in its sole discretion, and Subscriber agrees that GetOli has no obligation to develop any Updates at all or for particular issues. Subscriber further agrees that all Updates will be subject to this Agreement. Subscriber acknowledges that GetOli may provide all Updates as integrations into the then current Services portal and that Subscriber’s receipt thereof will require an internet connection, which connection is Subscriber’s sole responsibility. Maintenance and support services do not include any new version or new release of the features that GetOli may issue as a separate or new product, and GetOli may determine whether any issuance qualifies as a new version, new release, or Update in its sole discretion. 3. Support upon Breach. GetOli has no obligation to provide maintenance and support services, including updates if Subscriber is in breach under this Agreement. 7. Payment, Refunds and Subscription Changes 1. Subscription Fees. Subscriber shall pay GetOli the Subscription Fees as set forth in Subscriber’s applicable Subscription without offset or deduction. Subscriber will provide GetOli with a valid credit card for payment of the applicable Subscription Fees. Subscriber shall make all payments hereunder in US dollars on or before the due date. 2. Payment Cycle. Subscribers will be charged upon the expiration of any applicable free trial period. Subscriptions canceled prior to the expiration of any trial period, will not be charged. Monthly Subscribers will thereafter be charged in advance each 30 days. Annual Subscribers will thereafter be charged annually on the anniversary date of the initial Subscription charge. All charges are final and non-refundable, including payments made by annual subscribers. 3. Refunds, Cancellations, and Changes. No refunds or credits will be issued for partial periods of service, upgrade/downgrade refunds, or refunds for periods unused with an active Subscription, including, but not limited to, instances involving the removal of a Subscriber. There are no charges for canceling a Subscription, and paying Subscriptions canceled prior to the end of their current billing cycle will not be charged again in the following cycle. The amount charged on the next billing cycle will be automatically updated to reflect any changes to the Subscription, including upgrades or downgrades. Subscription changes, including downgrades, may result in loss of access to features provided by the Services. 4. Price Changes. All prices are subject to change upon notice. Such notice may be provided by an e-mail message to the Subscriber, or in the form of an announcement on the Services and shall not take effect until the next billing cycle. All price change notifications to be provided 90 days prior to next billing cycle. 5. Taxes. All Subscription Fees and other amounts payable by Subscriber under this Agreement are exclusive of taxes and similar assessments. Subscriber is responsible for all sales, use, and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties, and charges of any kind imposed by any federal, state, or local governmental or regulatory authority on any amounts payable by Subscriber hereunder, other than any taxes imposed on GetOli’s income. 6. Payment. If Subscriber fails to make any payment when due, without limiting GetOli’s other rights and remedies: (i) GetOli may charge interest on the past due amount at the rate of 1.5% per month calculated daily and compounded monthly or, if lower, the highest rate permitted under applicable law; (ii) Subscriber shall reimburse GetOli for all costs incurred by GetOli in collecting any late payments or interest, including attorneys’ fees, court costs, and collection agency fees; and (iii) if such failure continues for 30 days or more, GetOli may suspend Subscriber’s and its Authorized Users’ access to any portion or all of the Services until such amounts are paid in full. 8. Cancellation and Termination a. This Agreement and the license granted hereunder shall begin on the first date of Subscriber’s Subscription and shall continue in effect until one month from such date (the “Initial Term”). This Agreement will automatically renew for one-month terms unless terminated pursuant to this Agreement (each a “Renewal Term” and together with the Initial Term, the “Term”). b. Subject to Section 8.2, Subscriber may terminate this Agreement for convenience, for any reason or no reason, upon 30 days prior notice to GetOli by canceling through Subscriber’s account or via e-mail. c. GetOli may terminate this Agreement, effective on written notice to Subscriber, if Subscriber: (A) fails to pay any amount when due hereunder, and such failure continues more than 15 days after GetOli’s delivery of written notice thereof; or (B) breaches any of its obligations under this Agreement. GetOli may also terminate this Agreement, effective on 30 days written notice to Subscriber for any reason. d. Upon expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, the license granted hereunder shall also terminate, and Subscriber shall cease using the Services at the end of the then current Term. No expiration or termination shall affect Subscriber’s obligation to pay all fees that may have become due before such expiration or termination or entitle Subscriber to any refund. 2. Termination by Administrators Only. Administrators are solely responsible for canceling Subscriptions. An Administrator may cancel their Subscription at any time by accessing the Subscriber account through the Services. For security reasons, cancellations shall only be performed by an Administrator. Cancellations shall not be accepted by any other means. 3. Suspension of Services. GetOli in its sole discretion has the right to suspend or discontinue providing the Service to any Subscriber without notice for actions that are in material violation of this Agreement. 4. Survival. This Section 8.4 and Sections 4, 7, 9, 10.2, 11, 12, and 14 survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement. No other provisions of this Agreement survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW: a. IN NO EVENT WILL GETOLI OR ITS AFFILIATES, OR ANY OF ITS OR THEIR RESPECTIVE LICENSORS OR SERVICE PROVIDERS, BE LIABLE TO SUBSCRIBER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY USE, INTERRUPTION, DELAY, OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE; LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS; DELAYS, INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF SERVICES, BUSINESS, OR GOODWILL; LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA; LOSS RESULTING FROM SYSTEM OR SYSTEM SERVICE FAILURE, MALFUNCTION, OR SHUTDOWN; FAILURE TO ACCURATELY TRANSFER, READ, OR TRANSMIT INFORMATION; FAILURE TO UPDATE OR PROVIDE CORRECT INFORMATION; SYSTEM INCOMPATIBILITY OR PROVISION OF INCORRECT COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION; OR BREACHES IN SYSTEM SECURITY; OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE AND WHETHER OR NOT THE GETOLI WAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. b. IN NO EVENT WILL GETOLI’S AND ITS AFFILIATES’, INCLUDING ANY OF ITS OR THEIR RESPECTIVE LICENSORS’ AND SERVICE PROVIDERS’, COLLECTIVE AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENTOR ITS SUBJECT MATTER, UNDER ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, INCLUDING BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, AND OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO THE GETOLI PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT FOR UP TO TWELVE (12) MONTHS OF THE SPECIFIC SERVICES, THAT IS OR ARE THE SUBJECT OF THE CLAIM. THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY WILL NOT APPLY TO CLAIMS OR LIABILITIES ARISING FROM A BREACH BY GETOLI OF ITS RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER SECTION 4 (CONFIDENTIALITY), SECTION 5 (SECURITY) OR SECTION 11 (INDEMNITY). 10. Limited Warranty; Disclaimer of Warranties 1. Limited Warranty. GetOli represents and warrants that (a) it shall use reasonable efforts consistent with prevailing industry standards for similar services to maintain the Services in a manner which minimizes errors and interruptions in the Services; (b) it does not and will not infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate any intellectual property rights of any Third Party; and (c) it shall keep, maintain, and store all records relating to its services rendered hereunder in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices, and as may be required by the Subscriber and by any fiscal intermediary, federal, state, or local government agency, or other party to whom billings for GetOli’s services are rendered. 2. Warranty Disclaimer. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 10.1 THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO SUBSCRIBER “AS IS” AND WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, GETOLI HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO ANY SERVICES PROVIDED BY GETOLI. WITHOUT LIMITATION TO THE FOREGOING, GETOLI PROVIDES NO WARRANTY OR UNDERTAKING, AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND THAT THE SERVICES WILL MEET THE SUBSCRIBER’S REQUIREMENTS, ACHIEVE ANY INTENDED RESULTS, BE COMPATIBLE, OR WORK WITH ANY OTHER SOFTWARE, APPLICATIONS, SYSTEMS, OR SERVICES, OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, MEET ANY PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY STANDARDS OR BE ERROR FREE, OR THAT ANY ERRORS OR DEFECTS CAN OR WILL BE CORRECTED. NOTHING IN THIS SECTION 10.2 SHALL MODIFY GETOLI’S OBLIGATION TO INDEMNIFY SUBSCRIBER AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 11.1 OF THIS AGREEMENT. GETOLI SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY THAT ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO THE SERVICES BY AN AUTHORIZED USER AND SHARED WITH THE SUBSCRIBER OR ANY OTHER AUTHORIZED USER IS ACCURATE. GETOLI MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT ITS SERVICES WHEN PROVIDED TO SUBSCRIBER IN DIGITAL OR ELECTRONIC FORMAT WILL BE COMPATIBLE WITH SUBSCRIBER COMPUTER AND/OR OTHER EQUIPMENT, OR THAT THESE SERVICES WILL BE SECURE OR ERROR FREE. NOR DOES GETOLI MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO ANY RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICES. 1. GetOli Indemnification. a. GetOli shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Subscriber from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) (“Losses”) incurred by Subscriber resulting from any Third-Party Claim, suit, action, or proceeding (“Third-Party Claim”) that the Services, or any use of the Services in accordance with this Agreement, infringes or misappropriates such Third Party’s US intellectual property rights, provided that Subscriber promptly notifies GetOli in writing of the claim, cooperates with GetOli, and allows GetOli sole authority to control the defense and settlement of such claim. b. If such a claim is made or appears possible, Subscriber agrees to permit GetOli, at GetOli’s sole discretion, to (A) modify or replace the Services, or component or part thereof, to make it non-infringing, or (B) obtain the right for Subscriber to continue use. If GetOli determines that neither alternative is reasonably available, GetOli may terminate this Agreement, in its entirety or with respect to the affected component or part, effective immediately on written notice to Subscriber. c. This Section 11.1 will not apply to the extent that the alleged infringement arises from: (A) use of the Services in combination with data, software, hardware, equipment, or technology not provided by GetOli or authorized by GetOli in writing; (B) modifications to the Services not made by GetOli; (C) Subscriber Data; or (D) Customer Data. 2. Subscriber Indemnification. Subscriber shall indemnify, hold harmless, and, at GetOli’s option, defend GetOli from and against any Losses resulting from any Third-Party Claim that the Subscriber Data, Customer Data, or any use of the Subscriber Data or Customer Data in accordance with this Agreement, infringes or misappropriates such Third Party’s US intellectual property rights and any Third-Party Claims based on Subscriber’s or any Authorized User’s (i) negligence or willful misconduct; (ii) use of the Services in a manner not authorized by this Agreement; (iii) use of the Services in combination with data, software, hardware, equipment or technology not provided by GetOli or authorized by GetOli in writing; or (iv) modifications to the Services not made by GetOli, provided that Subscriber may not settle any Third-Party Claim against GetOli unless GetOli consents to such settlement, and further provided that GetOli will have the right, at its option, to defend itself against any such Third-Party Claim or to participate in the defense thereof by counsel of its own choice. 3. Sole Remedy. THIS SECTION 11 SETS FORTH SUBSCRIBER’S SOLE REMEDIES AND GETOLI’S SOLE LIABILITY AND OBLIGATION FOR ANY ACTUAL, THREATENED, OR ALLEGED CLAIMS THAT THE SERVICES INFRINGE, MISAPPROPRIATE, OR OTHERWISE VIOLATE ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY. 1. Ownership of Services and Underlying Technology. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that the Services are provided under license, and not sold, to Subscriber. Subscriber does not acquire any ownership interest in the Services or underlying technology under this Agreement, or any other rights thereto, other than to use the same in accordance with the license granted and subject to all terms, conditions, and restrictions under this Agreement. GetOli reserves and shall retain its entire right, title, and interest in and to the Services and underlying technology and all intellectual property rights arising out of or relating to the Services and underlying technology, except as expressly granted to the Subscriber in this Agreement. Subscriber shall safeguard all Services and underlying technology from infringement, misappropriation, theft, misuse, or unauthorized access. 2. Subscriber Data. GetOli acknowledges that, as between GetOli and Subscriber, Subscriber owns all right, title, and interest, including all intellectual property rights, in and to the Subscriber Data. Subscriber hereby grants to GetOli a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to reproduce, distribute, and otherwise use and display the Subscriber Data and perform all acts with respect to the Subscriber Data as may be necessary for GetOli to provide the Services to Subscriber, and a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to reproduce, distribute, modify, and otherwise use and display Subscriber Data incorporated within the Aggregated Statistics. 3. Customer Data. GetOli does not own any Customer Data. Ownership of all Customer Data shall remain vested in Subscriber and Subscriber shall have sole and exclusive ownership of all rights, titles, and interests in and to the Customer Data. Subscriber hereby grants to GetOli the non-exclusive, non-transferable right during the Term of this Agreement to access and use Customer Data only as necessary for GetOli’s performance under this Agreement, and otherwise use and display Customer Data incorporated within the Aggregated Statistics. Subscriber shall have the sole responsibility for the input, accuracy, quality, integrity, legality, reliability, appropriateness and intellectual property ownership or right to use of all Customer Data. GetOli shall not be responsible or liable for its or Subscriber’s deletion, correction, destruction, damage loss or failure to store any Customer Data. Subscriber is solely responsible for adherence to any privacy act or regulation regarding such Customer Data and GetOli has no responsibility with respect to the same, except for GetOli’s obligation to reasonably protect any such Customer Data in its possession or when providing the Services. 4. Feedback. If Subscriber or any of its employees or contractors sends or transmits any communications or materials to GetOli by mail, email, telephone, or otherwise, suggesting or recommending changes to the Services, including without limitation, new features or functionality relating thereto, or any comments, questions, suggestions, or the like (“Feedback”), GetOli is free to use such Feedback irrespective of any other obligation or limitation between the Parties governing such Feedback. Subscriber hereby assigns to GetOli on Subscriber’s behalf, and on behalf of its employees, contractors and/or agents, all right, title, and interest in, and GetOli is free to use, without any attribution or compensation to any party, any ideas, know-how, concepts, techniques, or other intellectual property rights contained in the Feedback, for any purpose whatsoever, although GetOli is not required to use any Feedback. Informal Resolution. GetOli is committed to working with Subscriber to reach a reasonable resolution that satisfies Subscriber in the event of a dispute. For any problem or dispute that Subscriber may have with GetOli, Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that Subscriber will first give GetOli an opportunity to resolve Subscriber’s problem or dispute. In order to initiate this dispute resolution process, Subscriber must first send GetOli a written description of Subscriber’s problem or dispute within thirty (30) days of the Services being performed by sending an email to: CustomerSuccess@getoli.ai. Subscriber then agrees to negotiate with GetOli in good faith about Subscriber’s problem or dispute. This should lead to resolution, but if for some reason Subscriber’s problem or dispute is not resolved satisfactorily within sixty (60) days after GetOli’s receipt of Subscriber’s written description of it, Subscriber agrees to the further dispute resolution provisions below. 1. Amendment. GetOli reserves the right to amend this Agreement. In the event of material changes to the Agreement, GetOli will notify Subscribers, by email, or by other reasonable means of these changes prior to their enactment. Continued use of the Service by the Subscriber after reasonable notice will be considered acceptance of any new terms. 2. Assignment. Neither party may assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder, whether by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the other party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld). Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may assign this Agreement in its entirety without consent of the other party in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets provided the assignee has agreed to be bound by all of the terms of this Agreement. Any attempt by a party to assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement in breach of this Section shall be void and of no effect. 3. Attorney’s Fees. In any action or proceeding to enforce rights under this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees. 4. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any order forms or Documentation, constitutes the entire agreement between Authorized Users and GetOli and governs Authorized Users use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements between Authorized Users and GetOli (including, but not limited to, any prior versions of this agreement). 5. Export Regulation. The Services utilize software and technology that may be subject to US export control laws, including the US Export Administration Act and its associated regulations. The Subscriber shall not, directly or indirectly, export, re-export, or release the Services to, or make the Services accessible from, any jurisdiction or country to which export, re-export, or release is prohibited by law, rule, or regulation. Subscriber shall comply with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and rules, and complete all required undertakings (including obtaining any necessary export license or other governmental approval), prior to exporting, re-exporting, releasing, or otherwise making the Services or the underlying software or technology available outside the US. 6. Governing Law and Venue. Except for the Arbitration Agreement set forth under Section 13, all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be instituted in the federal courts of the United States of America or the courts of the State of Texas in each case located in the City of Dallas and County of Dallas, and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such legal suit, action, or proceeding. Service of process, summons, notice, or other document by mail to such party’s address set forth herein shall be effective service of process for any suit, action, or other proceeding brought in any such court. 7. Limitations Period. No action arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by the Agreement may be brought by either party against the other more than one (1) year after knowledge of the action accrues. 8. Notice. All notices under this Agreement will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given when received, if personally delivered; when receipt is electronically confirmed, if transmitted by e-mail; the day after it is sent, if sent for next day delivery by recognized overnight delivery service; and upon receipt, if sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. 9. Relationship. No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment is created as a result of this Agreement and neither Party has any authority of any kind to bind the other Party in any respect whatsoever. 10. Service Providers. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that GetOli may use Third Party vendors and hosting partners to provide the necessary hardware, software, networking, storage, and related technology required to run the Service. 11. Severability; Waiver. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of the provisions or of the right of such party thereafter to enforce that or any other provision. 12. Third Party Integrations. The Services may operate, interface, or integrate with Third Party products and services that Subscriber may use at Subscriber’s option and risk. Access to and use of any Third Party products and services are subject to the separate terms and conditions required by the providers of the Third Party products and services. Subscriber agrees that GetOli has no liability arising from Subscriber’s use of any integrations or arising from the Third Party products and services. 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Futurecrafting in Cornwall with FoAM Earth Posted Dec. 14, 2017 by Dave Griffiths The future is in short supply at the moment, particularly in the UK with so many things changing - it is a constant surprise that there are so few ideas about where we could be headed. At the smaller scales too, at FoAM Kernow, in common with many organisations there is a feeling we tend to be so fixated on the current problems (do we need to invoice for that project, have we replied to this important email, have we reached an agreement on the next steps for this other project), that we miss the long view. Why are we doing this? What are we doing it for? Do we know if this is the right approach? These seem difficult to answer when stuck in short term thinking. One of the central parts of FoAM's research for some time has been future preparedness. Through a series of projects Maja and Nik have been building up a collection of methods that allow an individual or organisation to picture itself in a future under a range of conditions called scenarios. Scenarios are designed to be extremes, or caricatures of the possible – if you can describe them well enough, you can envisage how you or your organisation would adapt to them. The goal is to reach a point where change is something that can be reasoned about in advance, rather than reacted to as it happens. Our initial question was (as FoAM Kernow): “What do we want to be doing? ” broken down a bit more specifically into these points: What would we choose to do? What makes a FoAM Kernow project? What are our selection criteria & success criteria? How to say no? How to back out of projects where contributions are less relevant? What is our role as collaborators? What is the nature of our collaborations? After this we went through a series of exercises to build up a comprehensive list of things both internal and external that could cause changes to our organisation. These were quite diverse, but we seemed to focus on external things a bit more than internal ones e.g.: inaccessibility of lab equipment, the rise in nostalgia as a form of solutionism, and that more people are active in politics than there used to be. The aim is to figure out two significant 'critical uncertainties' (interestingly, these are not necessarily the most essential ones, but the most uncertain) that we can use to build our scenarios from. We ended up with these: The way are living is DOOMED! ⟷ The status quo is FINE! Continuous learning & exploring the new ⟷ doing what you know. same old. The first uncertainty defines the amount to which our society has the capacity to deal with the many big problems currently facing it. The second one we took to have meaning both internally and externally – society being more or less progressive and open to new ideas, as well as the requirement that we would need to learn new things, or whether our existing skill set is sufficient. The next thing we did was to draw them as two axes and split them into four scenarios which represent the extremes of these uncertainties. We were then able to describe the world and our place in it by focusing on each one in turn, importantly giving them names which really helped give them character. This part was fun, as they really are caricatures, and resulted in quite a lot of laughter – even (or especially) when describing what might be quite uncomfortable futures. Poundland [the way we live is fine, we only do what we know] This is a world where everything works out fine without any new knowledge needed. It's hopeful in that we dodge some bullets, but a lot of top down control needs to be exerted for this world to operate, so it's restrictive in a conservative, traditional way. “Stasis reigns in Poundland. While class inequality is as bad as it always was, there isn't much questioning authority. Most people defer decisions to the powers that be. The ruling class is conservative, praising traditional values. Critical education has made way for edutainment and propaganda. Hard Brexit happens seamlessly, the borders are locked down, society surveilled. There are many fewer people in Poundland than there were in the UK. Climate change is not as bad as people thought in the 2010s. A new ice age has arrived and we're coping. With appropriate urgency, solutions can be found to maintain reasonably comfortable lifestyles. On the surface, FoAM is doing everything right, yet does not have much visible power. We receive government funding to start a new university for applied sciences and technologies, focusing on mitigating effects of the Ice Age. Beneath this benign face, we are guerrilla teachers. Using workshops and other forms of adult education, we prepare our students to think for themselves. With the university as a front, we are hiding in plain sight.” To a certain extent this seems to be a world that is close to the vision of groups like those behind Vote Leave – a future where the UK is a “Singapore on the shores of Europe”, deregulated to the point where we can kickstart our economy and closeted workforce into higher productivity. It's a bit like the future described in Britannia Unchained: Global Lessons for Growth and Prosperity, a political book written by several British Conservative Party MPs (reading of which was a bit of a follow up for this scenario). The problems in society identified in this book seem pretty good - but the unshakable belief in the free market pushes issues like human rights, health, quality of life and the environment into irrelevancies with only passing mentions – the assumption (as in this scenario) that these things will 'somehow just be fixed', so prosperity can continue. Silicon Wharf [the way we live is fine, with a thirst for knowledge] Silicon Wharf is a progressive, shiny future where everything is solvable by big investment in new knowledge. It's a world of expensive institutional buildings with odd angled walls, carpet tiles and people wearing lanyards, it's a very EU future vision - and seems mildly nostalgic and quaint, perhaps because it is a world reliant on abundance of many things. “The Silicon Wharf is ruled by technocrats (both in government and corporate sector), with rationality and logic as the dominant virtues. It is a node in a globalised network of excellence, where the "best minds" work on technological solutions to climate change. There is a lot of funding for (blue sky) research, as long as the results are presented as innovative products and services that can be scaled up to produce social and/or environmental impact (e.g. carbon sequestration into diamonds for the luxury market). There are mega infrastructure projects under way, championed by China. Brexit has been cancelled and Cornwall has become a key player in the Europe of Regions. The world is increasingly open and there is much cross-border exchange (of knowledge, people, stuff). The FoAM network has expanded to hundreds of studios and has formed its own NoE (Network of Excellence). The network works on long-term technology research and development and disruptive education. We focus on technologies that are relevant, accessible, tangible and open source. The knowledge we gain through R&D we pass on to anyone who is interested, in workshops and other p2p educational formats. We teach people to make things that can solve their immediate issues, and teach them to teach each other. We get to engage in interesting translation and dissemination activities, which take us out to different contexts, regions and cultures. We're therefore continuously learning and expanding our horizons.” Life in this world seems quite easy but somehow dangerous too - just imagine the amount of administration we'd be doing, there are lots of spreadsheets here! The general openness to new learning would make this an exciting place though, with lots of travel possible, due to new innovation excellence in transportation technology. IRK (Independent Republic of Kernow) [the way we live is doomed, with a thirst for knowledge] This is in some ways a collapse scenario, nothing has worked out but there is still a thirst for new ways – and because acceptance that the old ways are broken are unavoidable, there are opportunities to attempt much bigger alterations and experiments. “The Independent Republic of Kernow is a good place to live in highly uncertain times. Urban centres have become danger zones of poverty, disease and violence, so the predominantly rural IRK receives many urban emigrants and refugees. While there is a low life-expectancy in IRK, life is filled with buzzing experimentation and excitement. People dare to take risks, knowing that their survival depends on learning from failure. There are different political and economic experiments (including UBI, a new tithe system, etc.). As the NHS collapsed, new forms of Medical Citizen Science are on the rise. A plethora of infrastructure projects appear and disappear. Hybrid land-sea infrastructure is the most experimented with, as IRK has become a seasonal island. New Dawn Traders deploy their sail ships to bring in goods from further afield, but most of the produce is locally sourced (short-chain economies, including initiatives like Newlina, End of The World Garden...). There isn't much leisure or time to rest, so burnout has become a plague. Some burnt-out people created Circles of Stability, where they tell each other fables of bygone stable lifestyles. While these circles often promote hopeless nostalgia, most of the world has moved to new myths: biomimetic stories of humans becoming social-insects. FoAM has moved into the Eden Project. We are issuing our own currency (FoAMcoin) and are part of several trade networks (incl. the well established Feral Business Network). The main dome is a productive garden where we grow food and medicine for our collaborators and wider network (in collaboration with other horticulturalists and farmers in the area). What we can't use ourselves, we barter for other goods. One of the domes is converted into the warehouse for New Dawn Traders, another is devoted to agritech experiments and another is focusing on our communication infrastructure projects, such as waterproof mesh networks. We're trading produce, but primarily we exchange skills. We aim to cultivate a skill-ecosystem that includes a wide range of people with diverse knowledge, talents and skills. We travel more, using slow modes of transport. Some of us stay in Eden, while others opt for journeyer lifestyles with no fixed studio and no desk (work). FoAM thrives in this trans-local republic, and even though we know we might die soon, we'll die happy and fulfilled.” So, appropriately IRK is the opposite of Poundland, life has the potential to be good but generally short – whereas in Poundland stability was rigidly enforced and life seemed hard. When we were discussing this scenario there was a lot of laughter and general surprise that this would be the best one in a lot of ways, even though everything is doomed. Swamp.ac.uk [the way we live is doomed, we only do what we know] The last scenario is, by all rights the worst one possible – there is no desire or drive for learning new things, so everything is irretrievably broken. However, one of the significant things that happens when futurecrafting is finding that what you thought were the worst case scenarios have features of them that are still interesting and desirable. This is the scenario of escapism, VR and games – it also has the best parties. As scenarios are extremes, they are not likely to happen - but they do give indications of situations that we might recognise in future so we can connect with these desirable outcomes, even if they are a result of an overall situation we might not wish for. “The way humans live is doomed, and we have accepted it. It's too late to change anything anyway. We're living in a Trump-inspired world, in what is left of the UK. There is no funding for research, no electric car subsidies, but regional funding and (corrupt) local philanthropy is growing. It's all about who you know. Universities are small, focusing on keeping the local population occupied (some dedicated to spreading 'the word' of the regional philanthropic magnates). Brexit is still in (perpetual) negotiation, leading to additional economic, social and political paralysis and fragmentation. A sense of powerlessness and inequality permeates everything, leading to a simmering, low level civil war. In their despair people turn to escapism and nostalgia. VR games and end of the world parties are plentiful, with people crowding together 'to go out with a bang'. FoAM has realised that the only way to survive in this world is to build a stable institution ourselves, to become one of the power players (in loose alignment with local rulers). We abandoned our individual passions; instead, all our energy goes into collective endeavours. Our institute is known for developing high quality and transparent technologies. Our biggest department focuses on techniques and technologies for maintenance and repair of crumbling infrastructure for everyday life. Our other line of work is less known in the mainstream, but hugely popular with the escapist underground; we organise exorbitant crypto-parties and citizen science game-fests (Viruscraft became hugely popular, funding most of our non-profit programmes). Accesslab is our public outreach programme, helping people make sense of the nonsense they're faced with every day. Seemingly dealing with short term issues, we're actually teaching (subversive) long-term thinking.” It seems that the only hope in this world would be to somehow nurture a shift to a more IRK like situation, attempting to show in small ways some way out of the powerlessness. The significance of AccessLab in this world is interesting, as it would be increasingly important here to connect a science starved of funding with the reality of the situation to keep it relevant, as well as making it useful for providing potential new avenues. Of course we live in neither the worst or best of all possible worlds, but thinking of the extremes helps us to be prepared for moves in the middle ground; combinations of these futures are more likely. We can now use these scenarios to plan projects, for each potential new thread of investigation we can consider how many of these scenarios it might work under, and the more the better. We've had quite a lot of success over the past couple of years with popular projects we've nurtured into existence ourselves, which seem to strike a chord and catch people's attention - Sonic Kayaks, AccessLab and midimutant for example. Over time we hope to make more space for our home-grown ideas. These scenarios are a new tool for us to continuously gauge the relevance of what we are doing, and provide hints for how to make an idea useful regardless of how the future pans out. Created: 15 Jul 2021 / Updated: 23 Oct 2021

The Art Of Patient Video Marketing and Why We All Need To Master It Patience is a concept often overlooked in business and also in life. The race to the top of the app store or who can get a million followers the fastest. We don’t often take time to appreciate the joys of patience. Not only the satisfaction it gives, but the results this patience delivers. Failing fast is great and I love the mindset that leads to not being afraid of getting things wrong. But the problem that this philosophy has is that it makes us impatient, wanting and needing everything yesterday. Have you ever considered sticking with something and not smashing it down and starting again? This might not be the cool Silicon Valley approach, but there is a lot to be said for it. Ok, if something is totally broken then, by all means, start again. But let’s remember that persistence and patience lead to some of the greatest achievements. This is no different for marketing. Patience In Marketing Just like patience in life, patience in marketing is crucial to gain positive results. Within an industry that often promises satisfaction instantly, the internal reality of marketing success is much different. All good marketing campaigns rely on a solid foundation and a strong sense of patience throughout. Without preaching too hard on marketing as a whole, let’s look at why patience is so vital when it comes to video marketing. The main outlets for video marketing come in the form of social media channels and web landing pages. All social platforms and Google, want quality content appearing on their sites. This is what they aim to achieve through their algorithms and are what they are aiming for with developments such as Facebook Watch and Youtube Premium. Netflix has set the standard for content creation and everyone wants a slice. YouTube and Facebook really want to attract great content creators to their platforms in order to boost the potential success of their own original content. The idea of the viral video has skewed many people’s ideas of what constitutes a strong video marketing plan. The idea that we should seek to produce that one video that out of nowhere gains millions of views is nonsense. This may bring in an instant flurry of traffic, but it is nothing more than vanity. A sudden spike will not make a brand, solidly maintained growth over time is the real power driver. We must realise that even though the big online platforms want us to spend money to gain instant views, what they really want is a consistent flurry of top quality and highly engaging content to be published on their platform. In order to get this, they are willing to reward content creators who consistently publish high-quality content. If you can provide them with this, they are willing to thank you with lots of lovely lovely organic reach. For the savvy amongst you, you’ll have clocked now that we could be sitting on a winning formula. The big platforms want their users to publish top quality content on their platform. What we want is all our beautiful marketing content to be shared with the world. The Netflix ambitions of the likes of Facebook and Youtube play into the advantage of marketers. If you’re willing to give them the ticket to the top and provide them with tip-top video content on a regular basis, they are kindly willing to use their worldwide marketing power to share your brand with the world. So, in creating your own video marketing strategy, you must bear in mind what is in it for likes of Google and Facebook and play them at their own game. Consistently putting our high quality, original and creative video content that tells your story in a way that viewers want to keep on watching is the key to seeing your video views increase and the exposure for your brand climb. Patient Creation This may all seem a bit theoretical, so let’s break it down into a simple action plan. In order to deliver a strong video marketing plan, consistent content needs to be delivered over an extended period of time. One-off spectacular videos are nice and exciting, but not if there is no other content to back them up. As much as I ranted against the ‘viral video’ earlier, this doesn’t mean to say we don’t want to attract viewers to our content, of course we do! However, the best way to look at a strong video marketing plan is by splitting it into two segments. Picture them as two best friends who can’t do without each other. One friend is the ongoing video content that appears on a regular basis and appeals to your target audience. Friend number 2 is one-off, set-piece videos that act as standalone pieces of content and are used to grab the audience’s attention. If we separate them they are no good, but together they can take on the world! Nando’s are a fantastic example of creating long-running video series that have built up attention over time. These two approaches work hand in hand to boost the impact of the content around it. The one-off, big impact videos can attract attention and generate an instant buzz. But the reason I was calling out the viral video mindset so much earlier, is that these on their own are not enough. This is where the consistent production of an ongoing series of content is important to back up the high impact content. Working together, the consistent content will slowly build up an audience, affirm your brand identity and develop a great bank of content. This means that when you gamble on a high impact piece and it pays off, your brand isn’t empty. You already have a story to tell and you will capture the newly found viewers and eventually customers much more easily. This is best done in the form of a series. Dedicated video series that show off your brand or business is a fantastic way to build your brand identity over time. The beauty of this is that the creativity involved has no limits. It can be as simple as a Q&A with a different team member each week, to videos touring the locations your company operates in. Building up a variety of series over time, bit by bit, will grow your reach statistically whilst also expanding the creative opportunities that open up to you. A Practice Worth Mastering So is it even worth bothering? If your current marketing campaign is going well, this can all seem like a bit of unnecessary faff that will take forever to come good. Well, that’s one way of looking at it, but the stats alone tell an encouraging story. With 86% of consumers wanting to see more videos in 2020 and with 93% of marketers reporting to have landed a new client through video marketing, it seems like a no brainer. Video marketing success can benefit in a small way, straight away. Reaching new customers, showing off your brand as modern and forward thinking and communicating your message in a clearer, more visual way are all instant benefits. But, if you’re willing to be patient, throw your best minds into it and start translating all the exciting marketing concepts you’ve already spent time developing into video content, then before you know it you’ll be reaping the benefits video marketing has to offer. Maybe the Netflix execs will start knocking on your door before too long. So let’s take some inspiration from the tortoise. Let’s not sprint to the finish line. Let’s not skip to the final chapter. In a society of speed and transformation, there is a lot to be said for the importance of patience. Step back, take a minute and start building for the long term. You might just be surprised where this old thing called patience gets you to.

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Berel Rodal Berel Rodal, is co-founder and co-director of the Global Commission for Post-Pandemic Policy. He has served as Partner, advisor to or Board Member of growth-oriented, innovative investment and technology enterprises, and advised governments, NGOs, and research bodies in North America, Europe, and Asia. His professional experience as a senior official in the Government of Canada for twenty years included policy, planning, and executive responsibilities in the national unity, foreign affairs, international trade, defence, security, economic, and social domains. He was a member of Canada’s negotiating team for the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement, precursor of NAFTA, the largest such agreement ever concluded. He is a founder of the North American Forum, which convenes select leaders from both the private sector and government, from the US, Canada, and Mexico, to build a more resilient North America. He is a founder and Board Director of the multinational Ukrainian Jewish Encounter (UJE), and chairs the International Advisory Board. He served for a decade as Vice Chair of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict, based in Washington, DC. He is a member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies. He writes and lectures on nationalism and political identity, the state and governance issues, resilience, and international political and security affairs. He is the author of a variety of publications, including The Somalia Experience in Strategic Perspective. He holds degrees from McGill and Oxford Universities. He was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002, and the Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013. Moina Spooner @samooner · Kenya's free maternal health policy - introduced 10 years ago - is saving lives: probabilities of newborns dying has been reduced by 21 percentage points https://theconversation.com/kenya-introduced-free-maternal-health-services-a-decade-ago-its-been-a-success-saving-lives-200556?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=bylinetwitterbutton Retweet on Twitter Gérard Araud Retweeted Journal of Art in Society @artinsociety · If you’re sick of having a leaky skylight, or just like having a view of the sky, maybe you could consider something like this ~ a convincing trompe l’oeil ceiling from a palazzo in Brescia, Italy http://www.alaintruong.com/archives/2015/08/01/32434696.html Leonid ХВ Ragozin @leonidragozin · Czech president Petr Pavel says Ukraine will have just one attempt at a major counter-offensive. https://www.rp.pl/polityka/art38151711-wielka-kontrofensywa-prezydent-czech-ukraina-bedzie-miala-tylko-jedna-probe Gérard Araud @gerardaraud · Not only a problem of communication. Also the reflection of a strategic reality : for obvious geographic reasons, Russia is not seen as the major threat in Western Europe. France sees it more to the south. Its strategic vision is based on a world view beyond Europe. Gesine Weber @gesine_weber This kind of tweets & discussions about France's security priorities (and support for Ukraine) are quite frequent among experts outside France - and symptom of a bigger underlying issue: a misunderstanding of France's security policy abroad, and a credibility problem. A 🧵: https://twitter.com/ulrichspeck/status/1636834440411242497 Retweet on Twitter Roman Waschuk 🌻🍉 Retweeted Larisa Galadza - Лариса Ґаладза @lgaladza · Monday morning, 9:09, first siren of the week. I flip to the map and watch it gradually turn entirely red. In some ways you get used to it, in some ways you really don’t.

We wandered the site with busloads of other tourists, yet strangely the place did not seem crowded. I’m not sure if it was the sheer size of the place, or whether the masses congregated in one area and didn’t venture far from the main church, but I didn’t feel overwhelmed by tourists in the monastery. IF YOU HAVE IT, YOU CAN MAKE ANYTHING LOOK GOOD

Posted on July 1, 2005 April 19, 2010 So, naturally, I’m nearly done finishing this week’s entry, and I accidentally close the wrong window, deleting the whole fucking thing. ARGH. Anyway, here goes again: More obscure tracks this time, in an effort to try to get back to the original concept of Friday Music (sharing stuff that you might not have heard). First up, a cover of a classic James Brown tune by Middle Eastern vocalist Natacha Atlas. I first became aware of her via her cover of “You Only Live Twice” on David Arnold’s Bond remix album. She uses Arabic scales in her vocals, which, when mixed with western music, is haunting. Natacha Atlas – “This is a Man’s World.” Here is some electronic-pop that I’ve discovered recently: Tiger Baby – “Shy”–not sure what to write about this. I haven’t completely nailed down what I like about it yet, other than the fact that I do. I think that it reminds me a bit of the sort of thing played over the end credits of Queer As Folk, which was mentioning last night. I don’t think I’ve given this one to you yet…my favorite track from Welsh singer/songwriter Jem. She reminds me a bit of Dido, but I like her sampling choices a bit better. Such as this track: Jem – “They,” which includes what I can only assume is a snippet of a UK schoolyard chant. Here’s an interesting track from the 80s which has more than a bit of relevance today. Funny how asshole Republican administrations have a certain string of commonality. Bruce Cockburn – “If I had a Rocket Launcher.” If you think of it in terms of the Middle East, rather than Central America, it’s depressing how little has changed in 20 years. I’m a fan of certain kinds of hip-hop. Not the bling-bling, bitches-n-hoes, lowest common denominator crap that has passed for commercial hip-hop for the past decade or so, but rather the stuff with some inventiveness and musicality. I’m especially into the stuff with jazz-based hooks and vocals. Here’s a great example. Even if you “hate rap”, give this a listen. It might open your perceptions a bit as to what else is out there: K-OS – “Superstar.” …and lastly, it’s been a while since I’ve plugged my own stuff, so here’s another of my “@nubis” tracks (this time inspired by a sample of dialog from Buckaroo Banzai–can’t go wrong with that.): @nubis – “8th Dimension.” Hope you like it. There. Re-typed. Now if I can just get it entered without deleting it again…… Here is some electronic-pop that I’ve discovered recently: Tiger Baby – “Shy”–not sure what to write about this. I haven’t completely nailed down what I like about it yet, other than the fact that I do. I think that it reminds me a bit of the sort of thing played over the end credits of Queer As Folk, which Yosa was mentioning last night.

Home » Secret Service to decide if Trump will be handcuffed after indictment Secret Service to decide if Trump will be handcuffed after indictment March 17, 2023 No Comments2 Mins Read The Secret Service will take the lead after Trump is served an indictment and they will decide whether he will be handcuffed. “We learn that the Manhattan DA office has requested a meeting with law enforcement prior to a possible indictment of Trump. The meeting is due to discuss logistics for some time next week which would mean they are anticipating a arraignment next week” pic.twitter.com/IkbM46Naoe —Acyn (@Acyn) March 17, 2023 Fox News reported, “The same sources familiar with the planning said they would review security measures in and around the Lower Manhattan courthouse. The Secret Service will take the lead in what they will and won’t allow. The source warned, mentioning for example the decision whether or not to handcuff the former president. They will set the tone and escort him into the courtroom. There will be coordination between all of us, the source said, but we will defer to the Secret Service. For those of you who have always wanted to see Donald Trump taken away in handcuffs, your dream could come true next week. Trump is unlikely to be handcuffed. The Secret Service taking the lead makes sense because the Secret Service is tasked with protecting current and former presidents. Images of Trump in handcuffs would be politically devastating, and considering he’s a 76-year-old who won’t be charged with a violent crime, it probably won’t happen. However, once Trump is indicted in Manhattan, the floodgates could open for further indictments against the failing former president, his business and his family. Jason is the editor. He is also a member of the White House press pool and a congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in political science. His graduate studies focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements. Awards and Professional Memberships Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and the American Political Science Association

Home » Black Sparrow Press » Poetry » Wakoski » The Emerald City of Las Vegas The Emerald City of Las Vegas: Archaeology of Movies and Books: Volume 3 by Diane Wakoski Size: 6 x 9 inches Dedicated to America’s mythic city, Diane Wakoski discusses risk, betrayal, and history in this third volume of Archaeology of Movies and Books. Wakoski skillfully weaves together pieces of fragmented memory among images of Las Vegas casinos and the green splendor of Oz with its magical shoes. Praise for Emerald City Her free-verse proclamations and search for mythic meaning in modern America bring her close to the Beat musings of Orlovsky and Ginsberg. Like them she has the true poet’s ego and often mistakes the world for her part of it: “Does that mean the history of the sky/is a reflection of the way my mind works?” She is never one to hesitate for exactitude in language or to apply the blue pencil; her best insights have a way of turning into long complaints or talky open letters, but, like good jazz improvisers, she often happens into a surprising chord of clear beauty, as in “Tea Ceremony”: “The blue jay/swaying on the head/of a sunflower/jabbing at seeds/as he swings.” A representative volume from an important figure in contemporary poetry. —The Library Journal Wakoski, approaching 60, inspects her changing body and does not flinch. She continues to forgo the complex imagery of her earlier work in favor of a conversational, confessional style. In this, the third volume in her The Archaeology of Movies and Books series, she seeks a way for a personal mythology to make sense of fractured, postmodern America. In “Looking for Beethoven in Las Vegas,” she writes: “Driving West,/ old, enlightened,/ I still cannot fold up those/ maps of lost goldmines,/ abandoned trunks full of diamonds,/ of new countries and other planets.” Nevertheless, the spiritual locale of these poems is the anti-Oz, no place for Dorothy or illusions about one’s self. Into her reflections as a “regular” in Las Vegas, Wakoski weaves quotes from Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, Nick Herbert’s Quantum Reality and other snatches of text. The result is a close look at the poet’s own inner conversation about what it means to be a woman, to be no longer young, to be a poet. Her presence in the best of these poems allows us to ask, with her: “what/ does it mean to/ control the images/ in your life,” when those images are often disturbing or incoherent. Godine, Publisher | Black Sparrow Press is distributed to the trade by Two Rivers Distribution, an Ingram brand. For more info, click here. Diane Wakoski is an American poet primarily associated with the deep image poets, as well as the confessional and Beat poets of the 1960s. Her work has been published in more than twenty collections and many collections of poetry. Her selected poems, Emerald Ice, won the William Carlos Williams Prize from the Poetry Society of America in 1989.

Bug Bounty Skills: How to Succeed in the Hacking Jungle 25 Feb Bug Bounty Skills: How to Succeed in the Hacking Jungle Bug bounty programs have become increasingly popular in recent years, with companies offering rewards to security researchers who can identify system vulnerabilities. These programs allow organizations to find and fix security flaws before malicious actors exploit them, making them a valuable part of any security strategy. However, succeeding in the bug bounty industry requires specific skills. This post will explore the technical, communication, creativity, and resourcefulness skills needed to succeed in the bug bounty industry. Get Technical Communicate Like a Human Go Above and Beyond The bug bounty industry is built on finding and exploiting vulnerabilities, so it’s no surprise that technical skills are critical for success. First and foremost, bug bounty hunters need to be familiar with programming languages commonly used in web applications, such as JavaScript, PHP, and Python. They should also profoundly understand how web applications work, including their architecture and common attack vectors. Knowledge of network security and protocols is also essential. Bug bounty hunters should be proficient in network scanning, enumeration, and common network attacks and countermeasures. They should be familiar with security tools such as vulnerability scanners, penetration testing frameworks, debuggers, and reverse engineering tools. In addition to technical skills, communication skills are also essential in the bug bounty industry. Bug bounty hunters need to be able to document their findings and communicate them clearly to organizations. This includes reporting bugs and providing remediation advice. They should also be able to collaborate and work effectively with other researchers and the organization. Managing and sharing information effectively is crucial in this industry. Professionalism and ethics are also essential. Bug bounty hunters should maintain confidentiality and respect ethical guidelines and laws. The bug bounty industry is a constantly evolving field, and bug bounty hunters need to be able to think creatively and outside the box to succeed. They should be able to find new attack vectors and develop custom exploits. Persistence and determination are also essential for refining and iterating on findings and overcoming obstacles and setbacks. Research skills are also essential. Bug bounty hunters should stay current with security trends and news and conduct independent research. Leveraging resources such as proprietary bug bounty lists and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to prioritize programs to participate in is also important. Keeping up with industry trends and utilizing bug bounty statistics to guide research is also beneficial. While technical skills, communication skills, creativity, resourcefulness, and leveraging resources are all essential for success, they are the bare minimum. To really succeed in this ultra-competitive field, bounty hunters must possess the following traits: Attention to Detail: A bug bounty hunter must have a keen eye for detail and be able to spot even the slightest vulnerabilities in an application or system. They should be able to carefully analyze code and network traffic to identify weaknesses that may not be immediately apparent. Curiosity: A curious nature can be incredibly useful in bug bounty hunting. A successful hunter naturally desires to investigate and explore, uncovering new attack vectors and finding creative ways to exploit them. Persistence: Bug bounty hunting can be challenging and time-consuming. Successful hunters must stick with it even when they face setbacks and obstacles. They should be able to learn from their mistakes, iterate on their findings, and never give up in the face of difficulty. Flexibility: Bug bounty hunters must be able to adapt to changing circumstances quickly. They should be able to adjust their strategies and techniques based on the target system, application, or network they are investigating. Resourcefulness: While I already mentioned this trait, I’d like to add that successful bug bounty hunters are highly resourceful. They know how to leverage a wide range of tools and resources to achieve their goals, and they are always on the lookout for new tools, techniques, and approaches that they can use to gain an edge. I can’t understate the importance of tracking programs, payouts, and other statistics to measure return on time invested. Patience: Finding and exploiting vulnerabilities can be time-consuming, requiring much patience and persistence. A successful bug bounty hunter must be able to approach their work with a patient and methodical mindset, carefully documenting their findings and pursuing leads until they find the right vulnerabilities to exploit. Risk Tolerance: Successful bug bounty hunters must be comfortable taking risks and pushing the limits. They should be able to think creatively and outside the box, always looking for new and unconventional ways to approach a problem. This can involve taking calculated risks, trying new tools and techniques, and thinking outside the box regarding attack vectors and strategies. Think of bug bounty hunting as exploring a vast jungle, where you never know what you might encounter next. Like a jungle explorer, a bug bounty hunter must stay alert, focused, flexible, and adaptable to unexpected situations. And just like exploring a jungle can be challenging and even dangerous, bug bounty hunting can sometimes be stressful and frustrating. Having fun while bug bounty hunting can be compared to enjoying the journey of exploring the jungle. While the ultimate goal may be to find a rare species or a hidden treasure, the journey is full of excitement and discovery. In the same way, the thrill of finding a bug in a system and the satisfaction of successfully reporting it can be just as rewarding as the bounty itself. Enjoy the journey, bug bounty hunters. Having fun will help maintain your motivation and enthusiasm, even when you face obstacles and setbacks.

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Home — Essay Samples — History — Civil Rights Movement — Black Lives Matter In The Civil Rights Movement Black Lives Matter in The Civil Rights Movement Subject: Social Issues, History Category: Racism, History of the United States Essay Topic: Black Lives Matter, Civil Rights Movement Since the emergence of Black lives matter, police brutality against Black people have been under the microscope in America. Particularly black male adults. Black lives matter has not just sought to expose police brutality and citizens killed by police officers, but also to highlight the everyday injustices that occur in America in the stark differences in race. Racism in America is a systemic epidemic that occurs across all institutions, whether it be lack of educational opportunities that then go onto impact economic and vocational abilities, to healthcare accessibility and the list goes on. It is argued that in America it’s easy to draw a contrast in the lives of black people since the civil rights movement and how far America has come, yet many argue that the systemic changes have not happened, and merely the surface of racism has been punctured and underneath lies a labyrinth of webs that need to be un-weaved to truly allow Black people to feel equal in America. The argument for sociologists and researchers in the last decade has been how has social media impacted the discussion and fight to further push for justice and equal opportunities? Will Smith quoted ‘racism is not getting worse it’s just being filmed’. A survey carried out by Monica Anderson et al confirmed that 64% of Americans feel that ‘social media helps give a voice to underrepresented groups’. Yet 77% say social media sites distract people from important issues. With 71% of people stating that social media makes people believe they are making a difference when they are not(Anderson, M. (2016). Therefore the question lies in is giving a voice to a cause enough, in today’s society of 24/7 global news, is knowing about something enough to make a change, awareness does not constitute to growth when it comes to racism, it is not enough. Millions of people around the world have been shown the stark and harrowing images of the suffering in Yemen, yet has it made a difference? The suffering and famine in Yemen following decades of the civil war still happens. Yes, maybe small changes have happened that have impacted the lives of a few, but injustices on such a scale need to have larger bigger impacts for any difference to be felt at all. Visual communication theory can be used here to identify the hypothesis of why and what the impact of hashtag activism can play. Visual communication theory argues that the audience being able to be present in the visual of an issue can allow an increased connection into the situation. Therefore it is argued that the visual communication that is presented across social media and the increasing use of social media as a way of telling news and highlighting events is critical in understanding how people respond and how political participation increases. Such as when people see the words Black lives matters, they have a visual memory of seeing Michael Brown’s body lying on the road covered in blood or any number of the hundreds of black lifeless bodies we have all seen on our tv screens, in our phones at the hands of police brutality(Messaris, P: 2003). Even with the visual is it enough? Academic research has highlighted that hashtag activism has become an important tool for social movements. Ever since the beating of Rodney King, which was broadcasted throughout America, led to riots when the four police officers who took part in beating King were acquitted, he became a symbol of police brutality in America. Yet even with the ability to now live stream police brutality across the globe, police are still not held to justice in America. Police brutality in America has become more widely reported yet there still seems to lack any kind of accountability for police actions towards civilians. As 99 % of police who killed civilians do not face criminal charges(Mapping Police Violence, 2020).With this information, this research will look to find what policy changes have happened within the Ferguson police department and what difference if any it has made to police brutality. Did the hashtags #handsupdontshoot and #Ferguson affect systemic change? The sociologists for justice collective compromises over 2000 sociologists who have come out in support for Black lives matter and outlined policy recommendations to help prevent further police brutality. The sociologists for justice collective was implemented when at an annual sociology association conference, the need for more academic focus on political activism rising from social media and how this could be implemented and supported in campuses. With the rise of black lives matter, came the rise of support from prominent politicians, celebrities, to academics. Sociologists have implemented initiatives to support the work of black lives matter movements. Such as to seek to implement policy on key issues to why racial inequality related to policing violence and the systemic change that needs to happen to prevent this(Lubin, J. 2016). Critical Race Theory (CRT), a theory birthed from protest, insists scholars take account of the ways race and racism are endemic to society (Delgado & Stefancic, 2012). While much education research neglected the role of racism in education, scholars took a bold stance, employing CRT to argue that race and racism matter in education (Harper, S. 2012). The public fallout following Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson has been compared to the memories of the civil rights movement and assignation of Martin Luther King. Although in principle Martin Luther King was murdered due to his beliefs and peaceful protests of change he encouraged, and Michael Brown was killed when accused of stealing might not appear to share similarities other than that both were unarmed black men. Some theorists have sought to draw closer lines of similarity to them. The existence of social tension in Ferguson and most states across America starts from unequal opportunities, and harsher penalties applied to those of poorer communities, which in Ferguson compromise of prodomentaly black people. Therefore it is argued that Michael Brown was the spark that lite the fire of tension in Ferguson, but that fire was going to be lite whether it was Michael Brown or not(Bunting, A.Stamatel, J. 2019). When some counter-argue any similarities between Martin Luther King’s peaceful movement to BLM, by saying Black lives matter is more like the black power movement. Martin Luther King himself said that while the black power movement encouraged physical aggressive actions which did not mirror his push for peaceful revolution, none the less they were both reacting to the same injustice. The same push for those in power (white people) to make the changes that were needed to ensure justice was equal for the black person in America. Equally, after Michael Brown was killed although the riots and violent responses were not the symbols of peaceful change promoted by politicians across the land none the less, they were reacting to decades of injustice and segregation(McDonald, J. 2016). Symbolic interactionism can be used as a theory to understand as to why despite the rise in the visual and audio portrayal of police brutality bigger change hasn’t happened. Symbolic interactionalists argue that people behave based on what they believe to be true and not based on facts. Therefore race explained by social interactionists is simply formed based on constructed views of people based on what someone looks like, not on biological facts. The media can perpetuate this narrative further by assuming a false negative perception of an individual(Denzin, N: 2001) Threat theories are abundant which seek to explain the reasons for police use of force and other actions in minority communities. In general, these theories seem to indicate that the levels of crime, particularly violent crime, in these communities will dictate the amount of force that is exhibited by the police in their interactions with community members. The enigma associated with the deaths of unarmed young men of colour at the hands of police officers, though, has brought about a completely new dynamic in the way the framework of police use of force is viewed. While considered as isolated incidents, numerous studies have consistently determined that force is used against Blacks by the police at higher rates than their representation in the general population. It would seem, then, that police brutality is ignored, and that there is a failure by both state and federal prosecutors to curtail this issue (Holmes, M, 2000). Compounding this issue is what seems to be a lack of accountability for officers who use deadly force, specifically as it is applied in communities of colour.Media accounts of various high-profile police shootings all seem to provide conclusive evidence of the difficulties involved with charging officers for alleged use of excessive force. Citizens, statisticians, and law enforcement alike now seek to bring transparency and clarity to this topic. These efforts appear to be hampered, though, by the fact that no known, the reliable governmental database exists that provides information concerning deaths at the hands of the police even though the collection of this data was mandated by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. However, in general, law enforcement agencies seem to think that there is no need to make the public aware of how many people are killed by police officers each year. Only a few agencies, such as the Philadelphia Police Department, New York Police Department and Los Angeles Police Department, have voluntarily provided this information, with others required to do so under court order (Butler, P:2018). Several crowd-sourced databases have recently been established, though, which seek to provide this information, and may be valuable for their research quality These data sources appear to provide significant information, not only regarding the basis for which force was used, but also the state of mind of the victim, as well as the final resolution of each incident. The complex interweaves of law enforcement and government in America makes policy adherence difficult to push through. St Louis city sheriff and city courts system and country courts which comprises 90 municipalities which cause political fragmentation(Smith, G.2014). When Michael Brown was killed, it did not take long before he was being portrayed as a criminal, and his past and criminal record highlighted to the viewers. This kind of media attention that helped perpetuate the narrative that the police officer was the victim and Michael Brown the criminal. The black lives movement can impact solidarity with African Americans and other immigrants. Negative stereotypes of black males are problematic as it creates environments and negative perception(F. Gillham and T. Marx, 2018). The Media tried to depict Michael Brown as a criminal, as they have other victims of police brutality to further pursue the message on the imbalance. Data on police killings may be deflated as it is self-reported by law enforcement units and not all departments participate. The striking feature of Black lives matter is the focus on violence inflicted on black bodies. Contemporary American racism is the systematic murder of young black men and women at the hands of the police. The video footage showed all over the globe through social media and then news outlets showed the glaring reality of Michael Brown’s death as the audience sat on and watched as his bullet-ridden body lay on the pavement, helped to portray a real visual image not to be forgotten that cannot be portrayed the same in Hollywood movies. Coates’ Racism is more than a matter of injustice, moral depravity and dehumanising rhetoric it is first and foremost a visceral experience that dislodges the brains blocks airways and rips muscles and cracks bones. Systematic change needed(Dahl, A: 2017). The relationships between police and members of the Black community have long been controversial and fraught in America, as black communities feel increasingly isolated and ostracized by criminal justice. Complaints regarding racial profiling, police abuse and misconduct, and disrespectful treatment have been echoed across America for decades. 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Halloween with Friends Photo by Shawn Kim. Henry’s friends Roy and Chloe invited him to trick-or-treat in their neighborhood of Providence off of Bass Road on the very north end of Macon. What an event: it felt like a million kids were there, and many of the neighbors were really into it. I would say that one-in-five had set up a table and welcomed all the kids, but still most of the houses did not participate. I could see where it would get overwhelming and expensive, but it’s an affluent neighborhood, and they welcomed kids from everywhere. I had the Leica M8 and the Ultron 2/28, of course. These seem to be my weapons of choice lately. Shawn was carrying his huge Canon 1DX wearing a 50mm f/1.2. It’s a heck of a kit, and it produces some stunning photos, evidenced by the one here. However, I was glad he was carrying it and not me. My Leica M8 was tiny in comparison, and I think I took some good photos. We made it around the neighborhood and were back by the time darkness fell. Henry earned a huge sack full of candy, but everyone was tired. We said thanks and good-night and went to pick up a late dinner. It was a pretty fun Halloween, and we might have a new tradition. Check out my Halloween gallery. Retrieved from "https://grlucas.net/index.php?title=October_31,_2022&oldid=18679"