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Weather like this makes us thankful to be indoors and that's how area homeless are feeling as they crowd local shelters to escape the frigid cold. "I appreciate it very much," says one man checking into the Red Cross downtown Rockford shelter. Appreciation is all the Red Cross needs in exchange for a hot meal and a warm bed and as the temperature plummets below zero, it's a full house, with 49 people planning to stay at the overnight shelter on Cedar Street in downtown Rockford. Several people said they didn't even want to think about where they would be without this shelter. "Underneath a bridge or making a fire down but the river or something," says one overnight resident. And these days the cold isn't the only thing driving people to area shelters. Red Cross volunteers say more people are coming in saying they've lost their jobs and can't afford rent anymore. "I hear more and more people say that they've never stayed in a shelter before. So it's not the usual people that you would see," says Red Cross Volunteer Nancy Burkett. Betty Irelan falls in that category. Even though she struggles with diabetes, she says she's been working since she was ten, but recently hit job troubles and has been unemployed since June. "So I went like seven months without any money and finally the landlord got upset and evicted me last Friday," says Irelan. And even as more people are in need of help, it's harder for the Red Cross to meet that need, because donations are down. They especially need warm socks and toiletries. But workers say even when they fill up, they'll never leave someone out in the cold. "Everyone deserves to have a warm safe place to stay," says Burkett. I also spoke with a man who said he actually has a full time job, but he said he would still be out on the street without the Red Cross. If you need help from the Red Cross, or you would like to make a donation, call 815-963-8471, or visit http://www.rockriver.redcross.org. This entry was posted on Thursday, January 15th, 2009 at 12:02 pm and is filed under Community, In the News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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This is modern living. The ultimate in 21st century style. These chairs are designed for comfortable dining, they are made of corian/sky and stainless steel and would grace a dining room, conservatory or kitchen, and because of the material they are constructed in, they would also be suitable for placing outside in a courtyard or garden, hence the small drainage hole in the seat. The chairs were designed by Henrik Pedersen in Denmark in 2005 to compliment the round dining table also conceived by him. The table is available and is listed on a separate page at £1850. The chairs are in good condition. They are 51 cm wide and 83 cm high.

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Lay Trustees Ampleforth Abbey Trust Unrenumerated Charities, Environment, Faith-based, Trustee Trustee & non-executive director The Ampleforth Abbey Trust is the governing body that oversees the 2,200-acre estate in North Yorkshire which is home to the largest Benedictine monastic community in Britain. Ampleforth has been home to the Benedictine community since 1802. Ampleforth Abbey is a place of inspiration and beauty and this is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at an exceptional and crucial stage of its history. A recent governance reform marks a step change in the Trust's structure and this is the first time the Trust has sought independent Lay Trustees to join its Board. This change in governance will support the Trust's future direction, ensuring an appropriate and comprehensive skills mix amongst its trustees. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a high level of personal accomplishment alongside experience of successfully fulfilling leadership roles at the very highest levels in organisations of considerable scale and complexity, and/or through public and community service and wider representation. Following a skills audit of current members, the following professional experience/backgrounds have been identified as priorities for recruitment: Health/safeguarding Accountancy/audit/Strategic financial management Estates/land and property expertise/commercial optimisation of Estates Organisational development/human resources/change management Although it is not necessary for lay trustees to be Roman Catholic we do expect them to identify strongly and align with the values of the Trust and to commit to ensuring the delivery of the charitable objects. The Board will hold approximately six business meetings each year in Ampleforth and at least one joint meeting with its sister trust the St Laurence Education Trust. In accordance with Roman Catholic Church requirements, the Board will also have a Safeguarding Commission reporting to it, the main function of which will be to have oversight of safeguarding matters in the monastery. The role is non-remunerated, although reasonable out-of-pocket expenses are paid in line with the Trust's policy on expenses. Completed applications should be uploaded at https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting reference 4149. All telephone enquiries, in the first instance, should be directed to +44 (0) 20 7340 6200. The deadline for applications is Midday GMT on 25th June 2019. Application is by submission of a full curriculum vitae and a covering letter of application. The Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website www.perrettlaver.com/information/privacy/ Charities Trustee & non-executive director jobs in York Environment Trustee & non-executive director jobs in York Trustee Trustee & non-executive director jobs in York Faith-based Trustee & non-executive director jobs in York

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COLLINS, M. J., CURRY, G. B., MUYZER, G., QUINN, R., XU, S., WESTBROEK, P., EWING, S. 1991. Immunological investigations of relationships with the terebratulid brachiopods. Palaeontology, 34, 4, 785–796. Intra-crystalline macromolecules isolated from the skeletons of nine species of Recent articulate brachiopods were compared by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to assess the relationships within the Order Terebratulida (Phylum Brachiopoda, Class Articulata). Immunological distance data indicated that the sub-division of this order into three suborders (based on the characteristics of the internal skeleton, particularly the brachial loop) is not valid. Three major clusters were recognized within the Terebratulida which approximately correspond to recognized superfamilies, with the exception that the family Kraussinidae (possessing a long brachial loop) is placed within the Terebratulacea (characterized by a short loop). The three lineages are more closely related to each other than was previously predicted, and yet within most lineages there is a greater degree of subsequent diversification than has hitherto been recognized. The independent evolution of long brachial loops in two lineages identified by the immunological data, highlights problems with using the internal skeleton as a high-level taxonomic character within the terebratellids.

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Arkansas Literary Festival: Maurice Carlos Ruffin The sixteenth annual Arkansas Literary Festival will take place April 25-28, 2019. Maurice Carlos Ruffin brings witty humor to dystopian satire of race relations in his debut novel We Cast a Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin tells the story of an African-American father who is a successful lawyer in an alternative world that has discovered a surgical method for "demelanization." For sufficient cash, any African American can become "white" in skin and features, and even have official documents changed to show race as "American White." This medical development places the father in a horrible mental bind: should he protect his young son by "demelanizing" him so he can live his life as a white man? The eventual playing out of this narrative is bitingly funny, multilayered, and a scathing indictment of the subtle mental devastation wreaked by racism. Reviewers have noted Ruffin's razor-sharp wit that informs his satire. Traditionally, satire has involved an exaggeration of a certain cultural trend to emphasize its absurd aspects. But how does one even exaggerate the absurdities of racism in the real world? "I always wanted to push the novel into the future," Ruffin says. 'But as I tried to present a situation that was more extreme than reality, I keep encountering situations in my reading that made me think. How do you classify "extreme" when as an author you are describing these very extreme, real situations that have existed throughout time?" Satire makes the absurdity visible Nonetheless, especially in the first third of the novel, Ruffin creates some hilarious, absurdist scenes in which his lawyer protagonist tries to earn the favor of his mostly white law firm. The scenes are so edgy and witty that they feel fresh even for today's worldly readers. "Many other writers have chosen satire when writing about racism," Ruffin says. "Racism is absurd: when you see it, you think, why would you treat someone like that based on the color of their skin? So satire is a way of making that absurdity more visible. But some reviewers have hesitated to call this novel satire because of the relationship between the father and the son. Sometimes in satire, the author will try to make readers not care about the characters, but I tried to make the father and son human and relatable." Balancing humor and humanity His characters are human and their situation resonates with real urgency, despite frequent witty asides. Ruffin also develops numerous groups and characters that reflect some of the thornier questions of racial identity in American culture. "The most direct ancestor of this book is Ellison's Invisible Man," he says. "When I read it as a young black man, it made me feel for the first time that my experience had been represented. It made me feel that I had been understood. So I hope my work will also have that effect, and that people will stretch themselves to get at the truth." Ruffin chuckles when asked about the glowing reviews of his debut novel, which feature phrases like "instant classic." He adds with the same humor that informs his writing, "Like they say, go big or go home! Literary people are shy but we're all trying to create something that people will engage with for a long time. So when I hear things like that, I just hope that maybe I did create something that will last." For me, writing is a joyous process Ruffin adroitly balances serious cultural issues with the novel's lighter moments. He thinks the ability to interweave pain with humor comes from his writing process. "For me, writing is a joyous process and people who mention the humor in the novel are sensing me enjoying working with my narrator," Ruffin says. "He's just not a morose person. When things aren't going well, we turn to humor, history, or religion to lighten the load—things that lie at the heart of being human." Maurice Carlos Ruffin will appear in a moderated discussion panel at the Arkansas Literary Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Maurice Carlos Ruffin is a recipient of an Iowa Review Award in fiction. His work has appeared in Virginia Quarterly Review, AGNI, and The Kenyon Review. A New Orleans native, Ruffin is a graduate of the University of New Orleans Creative Writing Workshop and a member of the Peauxdunque Writers Alliance. Maurice Carlos Ruffin, We Cast a Shadow (Jan 2019), One World photo by Clare Welsh Maurice Carlos RuffinNew OrleansRosslyn ElliottsatireWe Cast a Shadow Lit Fest Sweet 16: Literary Luminaries, Chefs' Specials, Music and More Arkansas Literary Festival: Andrés Cerpa

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Val, I'm on Bourbon—" "I will not venture down that street of crass iniquities and plebeian horror, Acheron. It is the cesspit of humanity. Don"t even ask it." Ash rolled his eyes at the Roman"s arrogant tone. "I need you in the swamp." Silence answered him. "We have a situation." "Where do you need me? "I'm at your house?" Kody asked."You don't have to sound so offended. I do have people clean it, you know?""Sorry." She sighed wearily. "You have no idea how confusing it is to wake up in a strange place with no idea how you got there."Caleb laughed. "Sure I do. Happens to me frequently."She rolled her eyes at his frightening lifestyle. "Yes, but I woke up in this bed alone." They say when you're about to die, you see your entire life flash before your eyes. They lied. The only thing Nick Gautier could see flashing was Kyrian Hunter's vampire fangs. Hey, Ms. P," Tad called, "what's going on?" She let out a slow breath before she answered. "You won't believe this... Brian Murrey tried to eat Scott Morgan." Nick's eyes widened at the unexpected explanation. Had he heard that right? He beat back the Greeks and reclaimed Rome for our people. Indeed, he was the one who destroyed the Macedonian threat and who single-handedly annihilated the greatest Greek general who had ever lived. Kyrian of Thrace." Real hatred gleamed in his eyes, but she wasn't sure who it was meant for. His grandfather or Kyrian. "You mean Kyrian Hunter?" she asked. "The guy with the minivan who lives a few blocks over?" Valerius's eyes sparked at that. "He's driving a minivan?" There was no mistaking the humor in his tone. I saw my whole life flash before my eyes, boss. It was horrific. I haven't done anything to regret yet and it's been way too brief. I at least want a license before I check out, you know?

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Gee's Restaurant in Oxford Brunch by Cori Sue I'd spent the week in London, working, playing and brunching as a tag-along on my boyfriend's work trip. Truly, it's hard to find a better city for shopping, brunch, and coffee than London, and I had made the most of it. On Friday, we headed out to Oxford to visit some friends studying at the Uni and to explore the charming, historic campus and surrounding town. It had had been a very late night of interesting conversation and too many drinks at Oxford's pubs, and we were all a bit worse for the wear. Our lovely host, Elly, is an Aussie gal working towards her dual MPP and MBA at Oxford Uni. In her two years in the college town, she's acquired an impressive amount of historical facts and good restaurants, and she was an excellent tour guide. She suggested we make time for brunch at Gee's Restaurant before we headed off to a day at SoHo Farmhouse. Located conveniently right near town and campus, Gee's Restaurant has a charming, vintage-style sign and bicycles out front. You enter the restaurant, which is built into a greenhouse, through a hallway covered in beautiful greenery. The décor is neutral farmhouse shabby chic, with marble tables, linen napkins and canvas accents. We began with coffees and teas: a latte for Elly, a cappuccino for me, and some English tea for the beau. Naturally, I was keen to order the pastries, mostly for the sake of Instagram and photos—I was fortunate that the pastries were absolutely beautiful upon arrival to the table. The single croissant, served with jam and butter was large enough to divide between the three of us. We all enjoyed the buttery, flaky bites slathered in more butter and jam. The chocolate banana bread was an excellent call—thick loaves of moist, dense banana bread served with cream cheese, which seemed odd but tasted delicious. Our pastries and coffees were impeccable, so we were off to a wonderful start. Boyfriend ordered the avocado and salmon toast, though that was what I wanted. The beautiful, clean dish consisted of a slice of thin, whole grain bread topped with fresh smoked salmon, a perfectly poached egg, and slices of avocado, drizzled lightly with olive oil and sea salt. Meanwhile, Elly placed a custom order of chorizo, sliced avocado, and a poached egg on toast. The dish was a combination of two options and the menu, and the restaurant was happy to accommodate her wishes. The chorizo was delicious, the avocado fresh, and the egg perfectly poached. Toast seemed to be the name of the game at this brunch, which is appropriate given that it's England. My Eggs Royale (the salmon version of an Eggs Benny) was served atop a slice of bread rather than an English muffin. While I was surprised by the presentation, I actually quite enjoyed having the bread rather than the muffin. The salmon was incredibly fresh, and the eggs well poached—this is a kitchen that can poach an egg. The Hollandaise had a great lemon flavor that I really enjoyed. I consume quite a lot of Hollandaise, and I really enjoyed the sauce at Gee's. The Bitches say: A. Gee's is Oxford's go-to brunch spot, and it's easy to see why. The space is stunning and the food is divine. Should we find ourselves back in the UK, we'll be repeat customers. Gee's Restaurant 61 Banbury Road Oxford, UK Cori Sue Co-Founder, Pro Bruncher The co-founder of Bitches Who Brunch, Cori Sue loves brand strategy, social media, red wine, and pink lipstick. Neighborhood International Brunch Review Bermuda Travel Guide The Bitches Guide to Richmond, Virginia

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The Revenge of the Confederacy The American political divide is no longer between Republicans and Democrats, conservatives and liberals, religionists and secularists. It is between roughly two halves of the country, each of which would be perfectly happy to see the other wiped, by violence if necessary, from the face of the earth. That was not how the North and the South felt about each other when President Lincoln ordered the invasion of Virginia by Union troops in 1861, and perhaps not four years later when Lee surrendered his sword to Grant at Appomattox. Politics in America is no longer political, or even ideological. It is existential, the existence of one side having become a moral and personal affront to the other. Each can no longer tolerate the sight, sound, smell, or thought of the other. Civil war would certainly occur today, should the lines of political opposition correspond more or less with the nation's internal boundaries, as they did in 1861 when pro-Confederates and pro-Unionists had the benefit of geographical representation. The American nation was "polarized" then as it is today, but in a way that was plainly and simply manageable by unilateral secession, or by amicable agreement between the two regions of the country. If the United States were ever to separate, then was the logical moment. And indeed they did separate and remain separated for four torturous years, following which they were forcibly reunited by the victors led by a determinedly ideological commander in chief for whom the concept, more even than the fact, of union prevailed over history, the Constitution, and social and political common sense. Abraham Lincoln compelled American unity where there was no unity by forcing two fundamentally dissimilar and incompatible civilizations together again, while making one effectively subservient to the other "in perpetuity." His was an error characteristic of a lawyer with a bat in his stovepipe hat, an error no careful and imaginative historian could ever have made, and one whose consequences America has been suffering these past 150 years. The peculiar institution, as Lincoln well knew, was merely an aspect of the far broader institution that was Southern civilization. The South was of a traditional mind; the North of a revolutionary one. The South was deferential; the North egalitarian. The South was pious; the North transcendentalist, or nothing. The South was agricultural; the North industrial. Finally, the South, politically speaking, was strictly constitutionalist; the North latitudinarian and expansionist. These differences had existed from the beginning, but they had grown much wider between 1789 and 1861, as honest men over that period had observed. With or without slavery, the South did not wish to live in the future as the North contemplated it, while the North was determined to drag the South along, as a distinctly junior partner, with it into that future. Northern politicians, men of business, and public men generally saw in victory no more than the chance to convert the South to its way of thinking, as a foolish person contemplating marriage expects confidently to bend the prospective spouse into someone more conformable to his own way of thinking. It never occurred to them to recognize a God-given opportunity to ditch the unsuitable partner by legally sanctioned divorce and go their own way unburdened by backwardness, superstition, and sloth. An aristocratic lady, a close friend of my parents, often expressed regret that the South had lost the war, since, had it won, "Southerners would need visas to come North." Mrs. Potter, who in many respects was a very wise woman despite being an enthusiastic supporter of the United Nations and a liberal, in retrospect imagined an opportunity that never occurred to the besotted Lincoln, his admiring contemporaries, and his subsequent apologists. History has proved the insistence of the North in reuniting the South to itself in 1865 to have been an unanticipated disaster for America north of the Mason-Dixon Line as well as America south of it, in two decisive ways. The first is that the reconstituted United States deprived herself of a safety valve for internal discontent by assuring herself the advantage of a neighboring territory that could have served her in precisely the same way that the Americas had historically served the Old World: as a magnet and a dumping ground for social and political revolutionaries, general troublemakers, religious dissenters, and intellectual eccentrics. The second is that by vanquishing a traditional society whose values to some degree still survived in the North and rededicating itself to progressivism, materialism, industrialism, and Wall Street finance, it developed in a manner that left no possibility for the survival on its native ground of other interests, viewpoints, activities, and values, and therefore no social and political space in which traditionalists and other dissenters might take a stand. Today, Americans display a tendency to segregate themselves according to their political, social, economic, and racial and ethnic differences, as indeed they have always done but now more consciously and deliberately. So we have the Blue Northeast and the Blue West Coast, the Red South and the Red Mountain West. But not only are these color-correspondent regions separated from one another by wide distances and geographic obstacles, they are also subdivided by in-holdings of intruding colors, often in complicated patterns. People who consciously wish to live and work with people who look, think, and vote like them increasingly accommodate their lives to segregationist purposes, but national residential patterns have not yet arranged themselves to the degree that the majority are able to realize their aspirations. Hence they may find themselves living in a Red Ward in a Blue City in a Red State, or a Blue Township in a Red County in a Blue State. They have no means of combining geographically into broader, territorially adjacent areas in order to leverage their social and political power, a situation they quite naturally find frustrating and a provocative cause for discontent, resentment, and anger. Futurists have speculated in recent years on the possibility that the United States may split into separate republics defined by regional geography—Northwest, Mountain West, Northeast, Southwest, etc.—but self-segregation is very far from having proceeded enough to make these regions sufficiently homogenous to allow such partitions to function successfully. If, on the other hand, the Confederates States of America still flourished south of the Union, Union citizens who preferred to live in a traditional culture would be free to move there, while Confederates longing for a liberal society could move north. South of the border, Confederate citizens would enjoy their republican freedoms, together with the satisfactions of a traditional, religious, and deferential society, from which the gods of commercialism and progressivism had been banished. In these circumstances, the sole losers would be imperially minded politicians deprived of a chance at the vast power that rule over a continental nation, as compared to half a continental one, confers. Yet their loss, being more than compensated for by the absolute ideological control they would exercise over their contentedly blue subjects, happy and at ease at last in their chosen people's republic, would be illusory. Unfortunately for Americans of every persuasion, the possibilities for this scenario were forfeited—perhaps forever—a century and a half ago by the forebears of modern American politicians, who failed to seize the opportunity when it was extended to them and thereby condemned their distant successors to frustration, gridlock, seething impotence, and a deep-seated hatred of the other half of the citizenry—precisely what Barack Obama is feeling now. So the Unionists in 1865 deprived their country of the opportunity to rid itself forever of that geographic half of it that bitterly resisted its character and its agenda. But they did something else as well. They made certain that Northern society would continue to develop in the materialist direction in which it had been moving for decades, unchallenged by a vision of an alternate civilization grounded in nature and tradition, and by effective dissent on behalf of these things. The result a century later was a country so culturally and politically grotesque that the New Left that developed subsequently in the vacuum created by the defeated traditionalist party was able to attack the United States from the left and establish itself as the sole effective opposition to the American political and cultural establishment that the unconditional surrender of 1865 had ensured. The rise of the New Left made the traditionalist critique of modern American society more irrelevant than ever, but it also challenged the settled arrangement between industrial business, the national political establishment, and American liberalism that Washington and Wall Street together had managed since Reconstruction. So the victorious North has been reduced to a shadow of its former self since the 60's by the people Obama and his friends refer to in private as "the ones we've been waiting for"—which is "we." The self-co-opted radicals run the show today, and they have adopted as their allies the scores of millions of angry and resentful foreigners, and the descendants of foreigners, admitted to the United States under the irresponsible immigration policies institutionalized by Congress at the behest of Northern industrialists in the second half of the 19th century and maintained ever since (save for a decade or so following World War I) by a powerful combination comprising ruthless entrepreneurs, the soft-minded churches and the charities, and the more or less vicious ethnic lobbies. The vast majority of immigrants, after 1965 especially, have come to this country from strictly economic motives or because, as Mencken said in another context, there is a warrant out for them somewhere else. They have no other interest in American civilization, such as it exists today, than a job and the pleasures of life in an affluent society, and they have no intention of renouncing their previous identities and allegiances. Thus, the "Melting Pot" the North boasted of a century ago has come to resemble the brew being busily stirred by the witches Macbeth encountered on the heath, a writhing stew of snakes, toads, and eels, many of them poisonous and most of them an ecological threat to the native American habitat into which they have been thoughtlessly—and sometimes malevolently—introduced. America as she exists in 2015 is the creation of the Union states that won the Civil War, a country the former Confederacy has had virtually no hand in making. The descendants of the former Unionists need to remind themselves of this fact as they, along with a majority of Americans, deplore what their country has since become. For people whose hearts pump Confederate blood, a certain smugness is understandable, and even pardonable. Though their ancestors failed 150 years ago, Goliath has succeeded in destroying himself. Originally Published by Chronicles: A Magazine of American Culture DECEMBER 12, 2014 The Meaning of Decadence The Way of All Flesh

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Buy Wholesale Reptile Thermometers & Hygrometers For Sale at Bulk Prices! Buy Wholesale Reptile Temp Guns For Sale at Bulk Prices! The Exo Terra Combometer is a combination thermometer and hygrometer. This 2-in-1 precision instrument is equipped with a remote combined sensor for accurate temperature and humidity indication, and has a programmable minimum/maximum memory setting which can be controlled with a single button. Digital Thermometer for terrariums with digital readout in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Has a remote sensor probe for accurate readings. Analog Hygrometers are perfect for keeping an eye on the relative humidity levels in your terrarium.

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About – what will you do now? Hello, my name is Verity! This blog mainly holds reviews of the games I've played. You'll find a list of the games I've released here. I'm also a medical student. If what you find here is valuable to you and you'd like to virtually buy me a tea maybe, you can do so here. I manage a city exploration Twitter bot, written with Kate Compton's Tracery and George Buckenham's Cheap Bots Done Quick. I can regularly be found on the Euphoria &if chat (https://euphoria.io/room/if/) as verityvirtue. I also use Discord and Wire.

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HomeHarsh Language - Melancholia Harsh Language - Melancholia 'Harsh Language' is a two-piece alt-rock band from London, riffing on a life-long love of guitar music and embracing samples, synths and sounds to create an emotive wall of melodic noise. Sean Shreeve (Freeze The Atlantic, Spectrum 7) started out as a solo project, and Harsh Language is a development of that first project, taking those first cross-genre concepts spanning hard rock and niche electronica and growing on them both sonically and emotionally. Harsh Language's debut EP, 'Distortions,' was published online during the lockdown in 2020, a 7-track mission statement that introduced the act and gave a peek of the common love of music. After a year and a half of being in and out of lockdown, composing and playing performances whenever they could, the band reformed in late 2021, with Rob Green joining on bass to round out the sound and add a fresh viewpoint. The duo just released a new single called Melancholia with a Keyboard horror riff (?!) and clean and very precise vocals. The highlight of the song for me is the chorus: very open, powerful and melodic at the same time. There is also a great guitar riffing, very angry, in the central break of the song. Melancholia is very a peculiar song with lots of musical contamination, very interesting and amazingly performed by Harsh language. Give it a go by clicking on the Spotify link below and don't forget to follow the band if you like what you hear. https://www.facebook.com/harshlanguageband https://twitter.com/harsh_language https://soundcloud.com/harshlanguage https://harshlanguage.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCInYcSLmdWyGvl2-f3il6LQ https://www.instagram.com/harshlanguageband/

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Maps have been established as objects bestowed with knowledge, power and impact. In the hands of people, maps have been a form of political counter-power. The emergence of digital cartography, mobile media, data crowdsourcing platforms and geographic information systems strengthens the maps' muscle and coincides with a growing interest in crisis and activist mapping, a practice that blends the capabilities of the geoweb with humanitarian assistance and campaigning. Based on empirical observation, case studies and interviews, this article analyses the emergence of digital cartography as a new paradigm in activism and humanitarianism by examining how two platforms –Ushahidi and InfoAmazonia— use maps. Ushahidi was created in 2008 in Kenya, marking the beginning of geoactivism, which employs digital cartography and often crowdsourced data to provide alternative narratives and spaces for communication and action. InfoAmazonia –dedicated to environmental issues and human rights in the Amazon region— was created in 2012. Since then, other geoactivist initiatives proliferated, presenting three different outcomes in the shape of a paradigm shift, several disruptions and criticism. This study examines these consequences, scrutinising how humanitarianism and activism –as fields of power and knowledge— are being reconfigured by new cartographic practices.

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Nearly eight hundred US $10,000 Course Awards were distributed to institutions and professors across the globe. Though the program is over, the community of scholars and the legacy of pedagogical resources that the Course program created continue to influence ongoing dialogues between science and religion. This program was made possible by a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation. In addition, ten prestigious institutions received larger research teaching grants in 2002 as "CTNS Fellowships."

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Nuking Narmada: Adivasis in India Facing Second Displacement, Now for Nuclear Plant Kumar Sundaram | The Ecologist The proposed Chutka nuclear plant in the tribal-dominated Mandla district in central India will displace hundreds of people for the second time and dangerously compound climate change impacts. Faced with such injustice and threats to their safety and livelihoods, villagers have waged a massive and intense yet non-violent agitation. Second Displacement staring at tribals in Narmada When engineers of the Nuclear Power Corporation India Limited(NPCIL) visited Chutka village in July this year to take deep-soil samples, dozens of women gathered and chased them away. They also seized their equipments which still lies in village. Sakhu bai, 46, says – "they have come to drive us out of the village. We have built our lives painstakingly since we were driven away from downhill 30 years ago, which is now all submerged in water. We cleared the forest and built our houses. I grew here and I am also raising my children. We were left to fend for ourselves after the dam came. And now they are again promising us jobs, land and development. I don't trust them." The scars of displacement and fear of being uprooted again is visible on the faces of all inhabitants of the village – most of whom are Gond adivasi tribes. For the Bargi dam, built between 1974 and 1990, they had to leave their villages in the valley and flee uphill. They were driven out of their ancestral villages, where they had been living for centuries, for as little as Rupees 500 (less than 10 dollars) for an acre of land. Less than half of the displacess got even this meagre compensation. The estimate by engineers went slightly wrong, the authorities announced, and 62 more villages had to be erased unannounced, in addition to the 100 that were destroyed as per the plan. Unsurprisingly, ever since the plan to set up the nuclear plant was announced in 2008, villagers have put up relentless resistence. This plant would divert water from the dam. After denying the unanimous resolutions of elected village-councils(panchayats) rejecting the nuclear plant, the government has deposited consolidated compensation amounts in individual bank accounts, by deception. Earlier this year, bank details were taken from the villagers for the Prime Minister's scheme for free cooking gas connection. Even richer villagers like Dadulal Kudape have not touched the amount (One Crore and Twenty Lakh Rupees, roughly 185,000 US dollars)which suddenly appeared. Adamant that he would rather fight the mighty state and die in his village, Dadulal belives that money can never make up for the land and life and what the village means to him. Rajkumar Sinha, who came from Bihar state as a young Gandhian activist in the area in the early 1990s, never returned. He sums up the collective experience of the people – "the past 30 years have been a saga of abject callousness on the part of the government, obsessed with what it calls 'development', as well as the amazing resilience demonstrated by the people amid unspeakable suffering." Under the banner of Bargi Dam Displacee's Organisation, communities in this region struggled for nearly two decades for building houses as the law considered them illegal in the forests where they fled. They had to fight to use the catchment area for agriculture. In the course of this struggle, they also learnt to form co-operative unions to market their fish-produce, overcoming the oppressive control of fishing contractors. This week, the people of Chutka and other adjoining villages in the 30kms zone around the planned nuclear project staged a massive protest at the district headquarters in Mandla. This marked the culmination of a 2-months long campaign that they launched in the area staring 2nd October – Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. In this period, activists held meetings in all the villages in the region, and their numbers kept increasing as they traveled from one village to the next. Protest at the district headquarters in Mandla on 12 December 2017 Criminal neglect of the environmental and human impacts Localted in the Mandala District in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Chutka is surrounded by rich biodiversity, dense forests, scenic hills and beautiful water bodies. Besides the 3 villages – Chutka, Tatighat and Kunda – which will have to be immediately evicted, thousands of farmers and fisherfolk will lose their means of livelihood as they are dependent on parts of the reservoir for fishing and strips of land which they get to farm every year temporarily when water recedes. These areas will become out of bounds for them as a strict security structure will spring up along the reactors. Additionally, the hot water discharged from the reactor will be put back into the reservoir, raising the water temperature by 3 to 5 degrees, turning fishing or aqua-farming impossible in adjoining areas. This does not find any mention in the Environmental Impact Assessment report prepared in 2014 by the Nagpur-based National Energy and Environment Research Institute (NEERI) which has become notorious for peddling farcical reports for obtaining environmental clearances for government and private-owned mega-projects. Farmers in Chutka and surrounding villages grow at least 3 crops every year – of millet, oil-seeds and corn on their lands, which have been declared barren in the EIA report. Curiously, this EIA has been conducted only for the 2 reactors to be built in the first phase. While there will be another EIA for the next 2 reactors, India has no system in place for comprehensive impact assessments. Near Chutka, thermal power plants and other industries are coming up around the Barghi Dam. While in the previous government, the Minister for Environment and Forest had admitted that the prevailing form of environmental impact assessment was a joke, the new government under Mr. Modi has practically redefined the role of the Ministry of Environment and Forest as an active facilitator of corporate projects. Add to this the legitimate worries that with changing climate and decreasing water in Narmada, in next 30-40 years, when the nuclear plant would still be in the middle of its life-span. It will scramble for water, along with other industries rapidly coming up in the region, and compete with the local communities including the Jabalpur city that sources its drinking water from Bargi dam. Water shortage would also pose an insurmountable safety risk in case of a serious nuclear accident. People in the state have living memories of the Bhopal accident and how its victims are still fighting for justice and rehabilitation. The EIA report, which required approval in a local public hearing as per the law, faced strong resistance at the ground in Chutka. The local administration had to cancel the EIA public hearings twice in 2013 due to strong protests by local communities at the venue. Finally, a cruel farce was carried out in 2014 by deploying thousands of police and para military forces to orchestrate a public hearing by allowing only chosen people. After witnessing such violent bulldozing of their democratic rights, tribal people from Chutka travelled all the way to New Delhi on 4 March 2014, to register their protest near India's Parliament. Since then, local protests have been ongoing and the recently announced yatra, a campaign trip touching 575 villages in region mentioned in the EIA report, is only the latest effort by the communities and activists to make their voices heard. Chutka brings to us what the mainstream discources on climate change squarely misses: thousands of people in flesh and blood, who have to bear the long-tern consequences for each policy shift that happens at the levels of governments and international agreements. The plight of communities in Chutka signifies what is wrong with big dams as well as nuclear plants. To the false claims of nuclear power combatting climate change and poverty, women, children, famers and fisherfolk of Chutka have just one thing to say – not in our name! The author is independent researcher and founding editor of DiaNuke.org More in Antinuclear Movement Mounting apprehensions regarding techno-economic feasibility of EPRs: Shankar Sharma's Letter to the DAE July 20, 2020 Anti–nuclear resistance in Russia: problems, protests, reprisals [Full Report] June 4, 2020 Zwentendorf: Inside The Austrian Nuclear Reactor That Was Never Switched On, Thanks To Public Opposition April 12, 2020

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hugh Jackman (Prisoners, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Eddie the Eagle) has signed on to play a supporting role in 20th Century Fox's YA adaptation The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Based on the semi-autobiographical best-selling book by author and Smoke Signals screenwriter Sherman Alexie, the story centers on an aspiring teenage cartoonist who leaves his Native American Reservation school in Spokane to attend an all-white high school. Alexie himself will pen the screenplay for The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, with Temple Hill's Wyck Godfrey and Isaac Klausner (The Fault in Our Stars) producing alongside Lauren Shuler Donner and Jack Leslie of Donners' Company (Deadpool). Jackman currently has two other projects lined up for Fox, including his swan song as Wolverine in March 2017's Logan, as well as the currently-filming musical The Greatest Showman alongside Zac Efron and Rebecca Ferguson.

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The Democrat Party clearly worked from day one to rig the primary against Atheist Zionist Socialist and Closet Warmonger Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT). But Secular Zionist Warmonger Hillary Clinton is the candidate the party establishment wanted, and no primary loss would have changed that. And while the Wikileaks leak of more than 20,000 emails is forcing resignations and chaos among the Democrat Party, it's clear the story is much bigger than just Bernie Sanders.

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Okinawanderer Okinawa News travel › CURRENT ISSUE › News › Vandals destroy 123 bashofu trees in Ogimi Vandals destroy 123 bashofu trees in Ogimi 123 Bashofu trees, Japanese fiber banana trees that are the source of raw material for woven local textile called 'Bashofu', were found cut and overran in Kijyoka, Ogimi Village on Mar. 3rd. The village is known as the main production area of bashofu textile that is designated as a Nationally Important Tangible Cultural Heritage, Nago Police is investigating the incident as a case of property destruction. The trees had been growing on a field owned by 67-year-old Mieko Taira, a director of the Kijyoka Bashofu Cooperative Association and daughter-in-law of Toshiko Taira who is the Living National Treasure of Bashofu. The destruction of the trees was discovered when Taira went to show the staff from the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Okinawa Board of Education around the area during a study tour. According to Taira, 123 trees that had been growing on an area of about 21.6 square meters were cut. She estimated the damage at about ¥180,000. A 20-cm-long piece of an imitation sword was found on the site. A lighter and toilet paper tube believed to have been used to burning the bashofu leaves were also found. The cut trees are no more usable raw material for bashofu textile weaving because they would need to be more than one-meter-long to yield fiber for weaving. The 123 trees would be enough to make one bashofu kimono, two obis and 15 smaller accessories, like a centerpiece of a table.

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Two curved lines are separated by wedding glass shards on this brass and steel mezuzah by Gary Rosenthal. Mezuzahs are traditionally affixed to doorposts in Jewish homes. They hold a parchment that reads the shema, the most important prayer in Judaism, and they sanctify a Jewish home. The mezuzah's significance in the home combined with the inclusion of the wedding shards make this a wedding gift that the couple will treasure for years to come. A pioneer of Jewish ritual art, Gary Rosenthal has been making Judaica for over forty years. He uses a portion of his profits to give back to the community.

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Alexandra Donaldson What's with all the perfume duos launching in September? Brands launching perfume duos give you choice and a reason to pick up twice as many fragrances on your next shopping trip. September is often called the beginning of the fashion year. It boasts the biggest magazine issues, trend reports galore, and stores stocked with newness. It makes sense then that it's also a big month for beauty and perfumes. The fall season is a key moment when it comes to fragrance launches. And this year is no exception. But what's particularly interesting this September is the number of perfume duos that are slated to debut. Perfumes launching in twos happens regularly, especially with larger brands. A male and female-marketed version are often released simultaneously, though with very obvious and specific audiences in mind. But it's a trend that's becoming increasingly popular. Divided along gender lines, sure, but also by other concepts too. Dark and light or day and night is a popular one. Two takes on the same ingredient is another. Although the men's version of a scent has always been linked to the female version, we're seeing that link being made much more evident in today's press and marketing materials. Whether brands are pushing two sides of the same coin (as in Aerin's double take on tuberose) or two partners in a brand narrative (like Armani's new duo), the link between the two is being sold instead of the gendered difference between them. So are brands just trying to sell you two perfumes instead of one? Maybe. But I'm not entirely convinced. Though often seen as a pair, I think that brands are trying to capitalize on the idea of choice that we all want when shopping. Knowing that even if you don't like one Prada perfume, you might like the other, lets you maintain brand loyalty (if you want) while also giving you the benefit of a choice. Another thought is that just as perfume wearers become more and more interested in the idea of a perfume wardrobe—a scent to suit every mood, outfit and occasion—brands do as well, and take their marketing cues accordingly. This September, we count four separate duos launching, including options from Aerin, Prada, Paco Rabanne and Emporio Armani. That's not including the few that launched this summer too, including Calvin Klein Obsessed (for him and her) and Nirvana Amethyst and Nirvana French Grey from Elizabeth and James. Here are a few notable duo options. Aerin Tuberose Collection Is it still a collection if it only consists of two perfumes? Perhaps the brand may add more in the future, but for now the tuberose collection includes Aerin Tuberose Le Jour and Aerin Tuberose Le Soir. One day, one night. Including tuberose makes sense for two different perfumes embodying different parts of the day. Tuberose is a night-blooming flower and gives off its most potent fragrance after nightfall. These two fragrances attempt to capture the flower at sunrise, as the fragrance is waning and dew descends and at nightfall, when the scent is intoxicating. The notes? For jour, find neroli, orange flower, tuberose, cashmeran and cedarwood for a light, bright and feminine floral spritz. For soir, there's tuberose, sandalwood and vanilla for a darker, more sensual take on the flower. Aerin Tuberose Le Jour and Aerin Tuberose Le Soir, $275 (100 ml), www.esteelauder.ca Presented as a "dialogue of fragrances for him and her," Emporio Armani is releasing Because It's You For Women and Stronger With You For Men. This marketing campaign is all about connection and relationship. The play between the two phrases, and the extensive campaign featuring Matilda Lutz and James Jagger (yes, son of Mick) in a series of short films detailing their (fictional) romance. The key here is togetherness, and the brand wants you and your honey to pick up this duo. But now the scents. Despite its masculine prompt, I prefer Stronger With You, a mix of cardamom, pink peppercorn, violet leaves, vanilla and a chestnut accord. It's sharp and interesting with its aromatic but rich scent. Because it's you, the feminine of the duo, features neroli, raspberry, vanilla and musk make for a pretty and light option. Emporio Armani Because It's You and Stronger With You, $115 (100 ml) each, www.thebay.com Prada released L'Homme and La Femme last year and the gendered names were in keeping with what we've come to expect (dark for him, light for her). But to be totally honest these fragrances read as very unisex. And the campaign itself seemed to reinforce that unisex feeling by casting actors (two men, two women) who all sort of looked like each other and all wore similar clothing. The push and pull between the name, the campaign and the eaus themselves made for an interesting dynamic. Prada is now releasing intense versions of those scents. The intensified composition of La Femme includes not of patchouli and ylang ylang as well as the star, tuberose. The L'Homme intense version includes the original notes of iris and amber but ups the dosage of patchouli and leather. La Femme Prada Intesne, $180 (100 ml) and, L'Homme Prada Intense, $130 (100 ml), www.thebay.com Post Tagged: Aerin Tuberose Le Jour, Aerin Tuberose Le Soir, Emporio Armani Because It's You, Emporio Armani Stronger With You, L'Homme Prada Intense, La Femme Prada Intense Next Post: Calvin Klein Obsessed winks at its powerhouse perfume past Previous Post: New scents launching in September http://donaldsonalexandra.com Alexandra Donaldson is the editorial assistant at The Whale & The Rose and a freelance writer and content creator. Although she recently took up yoga in an effort to be a healthy adult, she still binge-watches cartoons on a regular basis and dreams of running away to a cottage in the woods. She has yet to nail down her favourite perfume, but knows that it smells green, earthy and maybe a little bit spicy, but definitely not sweet. CELEBRATING THE SCENTS OF CANADA We've all wanted to bottle the scent of a moment… Calvin Klein ck2: The Millennial answer to CK One Calvin Klein ck2 picks up the androgynous, rebellious mantle of CK… The Amber Odyssey of Hermès Handsome and romantic, bold and soft, dry and lush: The…

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Covid-19 vaccine given to staff not working on hospital frontline The incident was said to have caused great upset among those who had been treating Covid-19 patients. Photo: PA Images. By Digital Desk Staff Doses of a Covid-19 vaccine have been given to staff not working on the frontline in a Dublin hospital. The Irish Times reports that St Vincent's University Hospital has defended administering the vaccine to members of staff not officially due to receive it until a later date under the Government's immunisation plan. The hospital was responding to claims made by intensive care (ICU) staff to The Irish Times that senior staff members — who are not treating patients — were given the vaccine last week before some frontline workers. One member of ICU staff alleged some senior staff were vaccinated during the first day of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine's roll-out, with a number of ICU staff later refused the vaccine that day. Although all staff then received the vaccine later in the week, the incident was said to have caused great upset among those who had been treating Covid-19 patients for months during the pandemic. A spokeswoman for St Vincent's University Hospital said the HSE had issued an allocation of vaccine doses based on a headcount of staff and frontline workers were given priority. "Staff, including the CEO, who in the course of their duties may be on wards or in direct contact with patients and staff are then offered the vaccine, followed by all other staff who in a surge may be redeployed to support frontline staff," she said. "In certain instances non-frontline staff have received the vaccine to ensure that no vaccine is wasted." The spokeswoman said that on the first day of the vaccine's roll-out, an error in the booking system occurred and the vaccination of some ICU staff had to be deferred as they were not registered. The hospital hopes to have vaccinated all its 3,035 staff by the end of the week, she said. You don't want people who are not on the frontline to be leapfrogging over others at greater risk Under the Government's national vaccination plan, frontline healthcare workers and residents and staff of care homes are being prioritised. Ireland could have four Covid-19 vaccines by sprin... In some instances, people from other groups have been vaccinated so that live supplies are used up, as the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine must be used within five days of being removed from ultra-cold storage. Chair of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee, Professor Karina Butler, said a balance had to be struck in distributing the vaccine and ensuring there was no waste. "You don't want people who are not on the frontline to be leapfrogging over others at greater risk," she said. However, Prof Butler added that hospitals have to retain some flexibility in the way they allocate supplies and it may also be important for people "in leadership roles" to get vaccinated early to help develop public confidence in the vaccines. Vaccine, staff, St Vincent's University Hospital, Covid-19 vaccine, roll out, defend, frontline staff, non-frontline, ICU staff, 2,000 student nurses and midwives to leave placements to free up trainers Covid-19 in Ireland: Latest county-by-county data 60 deaths and 3,231 new cases of Covid-19 HSE chief hits out at Beacon hospital for failing to provide beds Popular Listowel service station sells €1 million Daily Million ticket

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Q: AEM/CQ Sightly Parsys Component Single Component / Limited Components You helped me multiple times with good ideas, instructions and sample code, maybe this time you can help me again. In our AEM 6.0 SP3 project we need to implement a parsys where only one instace of a component can be placed. On another page we need a parsys where we can place a maximum of 3 instaces. In the old JSP Parsys Components it was much easier to limit the amount of components. But now we are inheriting from the sightly parsys component "/libs/wcm/foundation/components/parsys". The solution should be to not render the "new parsys" when component limit is reached. Looking forward to hear from you guys ;) Cheers Tim A: Well in your Use class, you can look for the parsys node (parent node), go through the list of childs and see how many time you find a node with the same sling:resouceType and take your decision from there...does this help you a bit? This is a very rough solution, other people may bring smarter ones :) A: But i cannot remove the "parsys drop component here" field in a clean way. There have to be another solution. A: I found 2 links were exactly this problem is solved. I try to adapt this is my project and let you guys now if this works fine. But iam working with AEM 6.0 and this is made for 6.1 classic-ui touch-ui

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Embracing Menopause is a one-day workshop specifically designed for women approaching or in their menopausal years. This unique phase in a woman's life is a potent time for inspiration and empowerment, which is not always understood in our wider society. Support to navigate this transition can lead to the birthing of a whole new phase of life in celebration and joy. The teachings and practical tips presented on this day are drawn from ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom, Naturopathic principles and traditional Wise Womens ways. You will learn about the use of herbs, essential oils, diet, massage points and specific yoga asanas to ease symptoms such as hot flushes, anxiety and disturbed sleep. These remedies and pratices can also support the nervous system, healthy bone density and cardiac health. Another potential of this phase that will be explored is the deepening of your connection with yourself and your inner Wise Woman. This day will be held in a safe and supportive environment in community with other women.

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from collections import deque import contextlib import io from ipykernel.kernelbase import Kernel import os import shutil import subprocess import sys from tempfile import TemporaryDirectory class ElmKernel(Kernel): implementation = 'elm_kernel' implementation_version = '0.21.1' language = 'no-op' language_version = '0.19.1' language_info = {'name': 'elm', 'codemirror_mode': 'elm', 'mimetype': 'text/x-elm', 'file_extension': '.elm'} banner = "Display Elm output" def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs): super().__init__(*args, **kwargs) self._code = [] self._tempdir = TemporaryDirectory() def do_shutdown(self, restart): self._tempdir.cleanup() def do_execute(self, code, silent, store_history=True, user_expressions=None, allow_stdin=False): self._code.append(code) if self._should_compile(): try: code = "\n".join(self._code) self._code = [] self._compile(code) except Exception as exc: self._send_error_result(str(exc)) return { 'status': 'error', 'execution_count': self.execution_count, } return { 'status': 'ok', 'execution_count': self.execution_count, 'payload': [], 'user_expressions': {}, } @contextlib.contextmanager def _temp_path(self, filename): """Yield `filename` inside the tempdir, but don't actually create the file. Then, on exit, delete the file if it exists. """ try: path = os.path.join(self._tempdir.name, filename) yield path finally: with contextlib.suppress(OSError): if os.path.isfile(path) or os.path.islink(path): os.remove(path) else: shutil.rmtree(path, ignore_errors=True) def _elm_init(self): ''' Generate an init file in the temporary directory ''' proc = subprocess.Popen( ['elm', 'init'], cwd=self._tempdir.name, stdin=subprocess.PIPE, stderr=subprocess.STDOUT, encoding=sys.getdefaultencoding()) # respond to prompt in 'elm init' proc.communicate(input="y\n") proc.wait() def _elm_make(self, infile, outfile): subprocess.run( ['elm', 'make', infile, '--output={}'.format(outfile)], check=True, stdout=subprocess.PIPE, stderr=subprocess.STDOUT, cwd=self._tempdir.name, encoding=sys.getdefaultencoding()) def _compile(self, code): self._link_build_environment() with self._temp_path('input.elm') as infile,\ self._temp_path('index.js') as outfile,\ self._temp_path('elm.json') as elm_json,\ self._temp_path('src') as src_path: with open(infile, mode='wt') as f: f.write(code) try: # if elm.json doesn't exist yet, create it if not os.path.lexists(elm_json): self._elm_init() if not os.path.lexists(src_path): os.mkdir(src_path) self._elm_make(infile, outfile) with open(outfile, mode='rt') as f: javascript = f.read() self._send_success_result(javascript) except subprocess.CalledProcessError as err: # When compilation fails we send the compiler output to the # user but we don't count this as an error. A compiler error # might actually be the desired output of the cell. self._send_error_result(err.stdout) except Exception as err: self._send_error_result(repr(err)) raise def _should_compile(self): assert self._code, "Should not be querying for compilation with no code!" lines = deque(io.StringIO(self._code[-1]), 1) return lines[0] == '-- compile-code' if lines else False def _send_error_result(self, msg): """Send an error message to the client. `msg` is the message to be sent to the client. """ self.send_response( self.iopub_socket, 'display_data', { 'metadata': {}, 'data': { 'text/html': '<pre>{}</pre>'.format(msg) } } ) def _send_success_result(self, javascript): """Send messages to the client with the results of a successful compilation. `javascript` is the javascript generated by elm-make. """ # TODO: pull module name from `code` module_name = "Main" div_id = 'elm-div-' + str(self.execution_count) template = """ var defineElm = function(cb) {{ if (this.Elm) {{ this.oldElm = this.Elm; }} var define = null; {js} cb(); }} ; var obj = new Object(); defineElm.bind(obj)(function(){{ var mountNode = document.getElementById('{div_id}'); obj.Elm. {module_name}.init({{ node: mountNode }}); }}); """ javascript = template.format( js=javascript, module_name=module_name, div_id=div_id) self.send_response( self.iopub_socket, 'display_data', { 'metadata': {}, 'data': { 'text/html': '<div id="' + div_id + '"></div>' } } ) self.send_response( self.iopub_socket, 'display_data', { 'metadata': {}, 'data': { 'application/javascript': javascript } }) def _link_build_environment(self): """Link elm.json and src to temporary directory where elm code is compiled """ # existence of elm.json is not mandatory if os.path.isfile('elm.json'): # symlink requires abolute path os.symlink( os.path.join(os.getcwd(), 'elm.json'), os.path.join(self._tempdir.name, 'elm.json')) if os.path.isdir('src'): os.symlink( os.path.join(os.getcwd(), 'src'), os.path.join(self._tempdir.name, 'src')) if __name__ == '__main__': from ipykernel.kernelapp import IPKernelApp IPKernelApp.launch_instance(kernel_class=ElmKernel)

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At Parkwood we develop and produce softwood items for Outdoor Living Space together with our Distributors and Resellers. Parkwood is the brand and branch of Rait group for Quality Outdoor and Garden Products. The fencing systems are manufactured from nordic spruce. For protective and decorative purposes the assembled elements can be pressure impregnated, treated with coloured oil or painted with water-based paints. With our manufacturing and finishing systems we target the market segments with high quality demands. In playground equipment we offer customized solutions to each market. We develop specific designs together with our customers. The equipment can be pressure impregnated or treated with oil. Bench for picnic or barbeque party with foldaway legs for easy and compact transport and storage when not in use. To be accompanied with a matching table. New designs will be presented soon.

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When you find a good mud cake recipe, you keep it. This one is definitely a keeper for me. It's great for weddings, carving cakes, and most of all, it's delicious! Being a cake decorator is one thing. Being able to create a cake that tastes even better than it looks, is what will keep your clients coming back for more. I created this version with mocha buttercream, and I have to say, the mocha truly is the perfect match. You can pair this with white or dark chocolate ganache, and it lasts for up to 4 days. Winner winner chicken dinner! Try this recipe for yourself, and let me know what you think. In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs and add the sour cream. Add cocoa and coffee and stir until combined. Is there any way you can have your recipes in cups? Especially for this one? I'm slowly trying to convert from cups to ounces and grams, since there are three different measurements for what is one cup, from Australia, US and UK. I add more SR flour and less plain, exchange 1/4 cup if you still want them super dense, or 1/2 for a lighter version. Are the cup measurements in your recipe the US cup or one of the others? yes! I've done 6 batches in one at the bakery no problem.

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The complete Marvel Studios movie calendar Is Hulu censoring the Iran episode of Anthony Bourdain's 'Parts Unknown'? Friday 6:05 PM Trump admin celebrates Michelle Obama's birthday by proposing rollback of her signature initiative Friday 4:01 PM TSA apologizes after agent grabs indigenous woman's braids, says 'giddyup' Friday 3:28 PM Featuring Black Widow, Shang-Chi, and the Eternals, here's the lineup of every upcoming Marvel Studios movie. Gavia Baker-Whitelaw— 2016-05-29 09:00 am | Last updated 2019-07-22 08:19 am Marvel Studios spent the better part of a decade building up its cinematic universe, to the point where it can now support two or three interconnected sequels and spinoffs each year. With the first generation of heroes mostly stepping back after Avengers: Endgame, here's a timeline of everything we know about Marvel's upcoming movies in Phase 4. Marvel movie release dates Black Widow, May 1, 2020 After years of fans clamoring for a Black Widow movie, we're finally getting one starring Scarlett Johansson. Directed by Cate Shortland and written by Jac Schaeffer and Ned Benson, it takes place earlier in the MCU timeline. The cast includes Stranger Things star David Harbour as the Russian supersoldier Red Guardian, Midsommar star Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova (another Black Widow), and Rachel Weisz as a spy named Melina. The Eternals, Nov. 6, 2020 Directed by indie filmmaker Chloé Zhao, The Eternals is an ambitious sci-fi/fantasy epic with a star-studded cast including Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, Richard Madden, and Korean actor Ma Dong-seok/Don Lee (Train to Busan). Lauren Ridloff will play the MCU's first Deaf character, and the movie is rumored to feature an openly queer actor as a gay superhero. The Eternals is also the first sign of Marvel's new direction for Phase 4, opting for more supernatural fantasy stories over military/crime-fighting heroes. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Feb. 12, 2021 Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and written by David Callahan, Shang-Chi is Marvel's first martial arts movie, and first film to star an Asian-American lead. Kim's Convenience actor Simu Liu will play the title character, with Hong Kong superstar Tony Leung as the Mandarin, marking his Hollywood blockbuster debut. Marvel Phases: The MCU movie timeline MCU Phase 1: The rise of the Avengers MCU Phase 2: All the movies you need to see MCU Phase 3: Why it's the best in the Marvel Cinematic Universe MCU Phase 4: Everything we know so far Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, May 7, 2021 Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, the Doctor Strange sequel will reportedly be aim to be the MCU's first horror film, playing to the strengths of director Scott Derrickson. Elizabeth Olsen will co-star as Scarlet Witch. Thor: Love and Thunder, Nov. 5, 2021 Taika Waititi returns to write and direct another Thor movie, the only member of the original Avengers team to get a fourth film. Thor: Love and Thunder brings back Natalie Portman to co-star as the Mighty Thor, echoing the comics storyline where Jane Foster takes over the title. Tessa Thompson and producer Kevin Feige have confirmed that Valkyrie is still the King of Asgard after Avengers: Endgame, and that she'll have a female love-interest. Untitled Black Panther sequel, TBD Ryan Coogler has signed on to write and direct a follow-up to the worldwide phenomenon Black Panther, but the sequel doesn't have a release date yet, and no new casting announcements have been made. Untitled Captain Marvel sequel, TBD Captain Marvel will obviously star in another movie, but Marvel hasn't revealed anything just yet, including when in the MCU timeline that film will take place. The best order to watch the Marvel Cinematic Universe 13 fascinating facts about Squirrel Girl, Marvel's most powerful hero 10 deadly facts about Domino, the 'Deadpool 2' mercenary The top 30 female superheroes of all time Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, TBD Originally slated for a 2020 release, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was put on the backburner after old tweets from director James Gunn resurfaced by the alt-right led to Disney firing him. Eight months later, Disney reversed course and rehired Gunn. It's unclear what the film's new release date will be now that Gunn is also slated to direct Suicide Squad 2, which will be in theaters Aug. 6, 2021. Blade, TBD Mahershala Ali (who previously appeared in the MCU as Luke Cage's Cottonmouth Stokes) will play Blade in an upcoming reboot – the first time Marvel has announced a movie with just a star, rather than a director, writer, or release date. He pitched the idea to Kevin Feige after winning his second Oscar in 2019. Marvel movie lineup: The rest of the MCU schedule Disney has blocked out the following dates for other Marvel releases, which will likely include some of the titles mentioned above, or maybe another Spider-Man sequel. The upcoming Phase 4 movies arrive alongside a new sub-franchise of live-action shows on Disney+, with some tying into the movies. For instance WandaVision will be connected to Doctor Strange, because Scarlet Witch co-stars in both.

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package com.buterfleoge.whale.service.weixin; import java.io.IOException; import java.io.InputStream; import java.io.StringWriter; import java.lang.reflect.Field; import java.math.BigDecimal; import java.util.Date; import java.util.HashMap; import java.util.Map; import javax.xml.bind.JAXBContext; import javax.xml.bind.JAXBException; import javax.xml.bind.Marshaller; import javax.xml.bind.Unmarshaller; import org.apache.commons.codec.digest.DigestUtils; import org.apache.commons.lang.time.DateFormatUtils; import org.apache.commons.lang.time.DateUtils; import org.apache.http.HttpEntity; import org.apache.http.client.methods.CloseableHttpResponse; import org.apache.http.client.methods.HttpPost; import org.apache.http.entity.StringEntity; import org.apache.http.impl.client.CloseableHttpClient; import org.apache.http.impl.client.HttpClients; import org.slf4j.Logger; import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory; import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired; import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Value; import org.springframework.stereotype.Service; import com.buterfleoge.whale.Constants.DefaultValue; import com.buterfleoge.whale.Constants.Pattern; import com.buterfleoge.whale.Constants.Status; import com.buterfleoge.whale.Utils; import com.buterfleoge.whale.dao.WxIdMappingRepository; import com.buterfleoge.whale.exception.WeixinException; import com.buterfleoge.whale.log.InvokeLogger; import com.buterfleoge.whale.service.WeixinCgibinService; import com.buterfleoge.whale.service.WeixinPayService; import com.buterfleoge.whale.service.weixin.protocol.WxCgibinAccessTokenResponse; import com.buterfleoge.whale.service.weixin.protocol.WxGetTicketResponse; import com.buterfleoge.whale.service.weixin.protocol.WxGoodsDetail; import com.buterfleoge.whale.service.weixin.protocol.WxOrderQueryRequest; import com.buterfleoge.whale.service.weixin.protocol.WxOrderQueryResponse; import com.buterfleoge.whale.service.weixin.protocol.WxUnifiedOrderRequest; import com.buterfleoge.whale.service.weixin.protocol.WxUnifiedOrderResponse; import com.buterfleoge.whale.type.entity.OrderInfo; import com.buterfleoge.whale.type.entity.WxIdMapping; import com.buterfleoge.whale.type.entity.converter.PriceConverter; /** * @author xiezhenzong * */ @Service("weixinPayService") public class WeixinPayServiceImpl implements WeixinPayService { private static final Logger LOG = LoggerFactory.getLogger(WeixinPayServiceImpl.class); @Value("${wx.cgi-bin.appid}") private String appid; @Value("${wx.pay.mchid}") private String mchid; @Value("${wx.pay.key}") private String key; @Value("${wx.pay.unifiedorder}") private String unifiedOrderUrl; @Value("${wx.pay.notify_url}") private String notifyUrl; @Value("${wx.pay.jsapi_url}") private String jsapiUrl; @Value("${wx.pay.orderquery}") private String orderQueryUrl; @Autowired private WxIdMappingRepository wxIdMappingRepository; @Autowired private WeixinCgibinService weixinCgibinService; @Override public WxUnifiedOrderResponse unifiedOrder(Long orderid, OrderInfo orderInfo, String subject, String ip) throws Exception { Date createTime = orderInfo.getCreateTime(); Date expiretime = DateUtils.addHours(createTime, 2); WxUnifiedOrderRequest request = new WxUnifiedOrderRequest(); request.setAppid(appid); request.setMch_id(mchid); request.setNotify_url(notifyUrl); request.setNonce_str(Utils.createNonceStr()); request.setBody(createBody(subject)); request.setDetail(createDetail(orderInfo, subject)); request.setOut_trade_no(String.valueOf(orderid)); request.setTotal_fee(PriceConverter.yuanToFen(orderInfo.getActualPrice()).intValue()); request.setSpbill_create_ip(ip); request.setTime_start(DateFormatUtils.format(createTime, Pattern.DATE_TIME_WX)); request.setTime_expire(DateFormatUtils.format(expiretime, Pattern.DATE_TIME_WX)); request.setOpenid(getOpenid(orderInfo.getAccountid())); request.fillSign(key); WxUnifiedOrderResponse response = queryWeixin("unifiedOrder", unifiedOrderUrl, request, WxUnifiedOrderResponse.class); if (response.isCodeSuccess() && validateResponseSign(response)) { return response; } throw new WeixinException("预下单失败,wx request: " + request + "; response: " + response); } @Override public Map<String, Object> geneJsapiParam(Long orderid, BigDecimal actualPrice, String prepayId) throws Exception { WxCgibinAccessTokenResponse accessToken = weixinCgibinService.getCgibinAccessToken(); if (accessToken == null) { throw new WeixinException("获取accessToken失败"); } WxGetTicketResponse ticket = weixinCgibinService.getTicket(accessToken.getAccess_token(), "jsapi"); if (ticket == null) { throw new WeixinException("获取jsapiTicket失败"); } String nonceStr = Utils.createNonceStr(); String jsapiTicket = ticket.getTicket(); long timeStamp = System.currentTimeMillis(); String url = new StringBuilder(jsapiUrl).append("?orderid=").append(orderid).append("&payType=1").toString(); String signature = createSignaturForJsapi(nonceStr, jsapiTicket, timeStamp, url); Map<String, Object> param = new HashMap<String, Object>(); param.put("config_appid", appid); param.put("config_timestamp", String.valueOf(timeStamp)); param.put("config_nonceStr", nonceStr); param.put("config_signature", signature); Thread.sleep(3); timeStamp = System.currentTimeMillis(); nonceStr = Utils.createNonceStr(); String packageStr = "prepay_id=" + prepayId; String paySign = createPaySignForJsapi(timeStamp, nonceStr, packageStr, "MD5"); param.put("pay_actualPrice", Utils.formatPrice(actualPrice)); param.put("pay_timestamp", String.valueOf(timeStamp)); param.put("pay_nonceStr", nonceStr); param.put("pay_package", packageStr); param.put("pay_signType", "MD5"); param.put("pay_paySign", paySign); param.put("orderid", String.valueOf(orderid)); param.put("hxy_hotline", DefaultValue.HOTLINE); return param; } @Override public WxOrderQueryResponse orderQuery(Long orderid) throws Exception { WxOrderQueryRequest request = new WxOrderQueryRequest(); request.setAppid(appid); request.setMch_id(mchid); request.setOut_trade_no(String.valueOf(orderid)); request.setNonce_str(Utils.createNonceStr()); request.fillSign(key); WxOrderQueryResponse response = queryWeixin("orderQuery", orderQueryUrl, request, WxOrderQueryResponse.class); if (response.isReturnCodeSuccess() && !validateOrderQueryResponseSign(response)) { return response; } throw new WeixinException("查询支付信息失败,wx response: " + response); } private String createBody(String subject) { return "走之旅行-" + subject; } private String createDetail(OrderInfo orderInfo, String productName) throws Exception { return WxGoodsDetail .newInstance(orderInfo.getGroupid(), productName, orderInfo.getCount(), orderInfo.getActualPrice(), orderInfo.getRouteid()) .toJsonString(); } private String getOpenid(Long accountid) { WxIdMapping wxIdMapping = wxIdMappingRepository.findByAccountid(accountid); return wxIdMapping.getOpenid(); } protected <T> T queryWeixin(String tag, String uri, Object request, Class<T> responseType) { CloseableHttpClient httpclient = null; CloseableHttpResponse httpResponse = null; T response = null; long start = System.currentTimeMillis(); int status = Status.OK; try { httpclient = HttpClients.createDefault(); StringEntity data = new StringEntity(toXml(request), "UTF-8"); HttpPost httppost = new HttpPost(uri); httppost.setEntity(data); httppost.addHeader("Content-Type", "application/x-www-form-urlencoded"); httppost.addHeader("Accept", "*/*"); httpResponse = httpclient.execute(httppost); HttpEntity entity = httpResponse.getEntity(); if (entity != null) { response = fromXml(entity.getContent(), responseType); return response; } else { throw new IllegalStateException("wx response is empty"); } } catch (Exception e) { status = Status.INVOKE_ERROR; LOG.error("call wxpay failed, uri: " + uri, e); return null; } finally { try { if (httpclient != null) { httpclient.close(); } if (httpResponse != null) { httpResponse.close(); } } catch (IOException e) { } InvokeLogger.log("wxpay", tag, request, response != null ? response : httpResponse, start, System.currentTimeMillis() - start, status); } } private String toXml(Object object) throws JAXBException { StringWriter sw = new StringWriter(); JAXBContext context = JAXBContext.newInstance(object.getClass()); Marshaller marshaller = context.createMarshaller(); marshaller.setProperty(Marshaller.JAXB_FORMATTED_OUTPUT, Boolean.TRUE); marshaller.marshal(object, sw); // CDATAAadpter 转化的<> 被转为&lt;和&gt; return sw.toString().replaceAll("&lt;", "<").replaceAll("&gt;", ">"); } @SuppressWarnings("unchecked") private <T> T fromXml(InputStream content, Class<T> responseType) throws JAXBException { JAXBContext context = JAXBContext.newInstance(responseType); Unmarshaller unmarshaller = context.createUnmarshaller(); Object obj = unmarshaller.unmarshal(content); if (responseType.isAssignableFrom(obj.getClass())) { return (T) obj; } else { throw new RuntimeException("转换得到的对象并非指定类型范围内的对象!"); } } private boolean validateResponseSign(WxUnifiedOrderResponse response) { if (!appid.equals(response.getAppid()) || !mchid.equals(response.getMch_id())) { return false; } Map<String, Object> param = new HashMap<String, Object>(); param.put("return_code", response.getReturn_code()); param.put("return_msg", response.getReturn_msg()); param.put("appid", response.getAppid()); param.put("mch_id", response.getMch_id()); param.put("device_info", response.getDevice_info()); param.put("nonce_str", response.getNonce_str()); param.put("result_code", response.getResult_code()); param.put("err_code", response.getErr_code()); param.put("err_code_des", response.getErr_code_des()); param.put("trade_type", response.getTrade_type()); param.put("prepay_id", response.getPrepay_id()); param.put("code_url", response.getCode_url()); return Utils.createWxSign(param, key).equals(response.getSign()); } private String createSignaturForJsapi(String nonceStr, String jsapiTicket, long timeStamp, String url) { Map<String, Object> paramToEncry = new HashMap<String, Object>(); paramToEncry.put("noncestr", nonceStr); paramToEncry.put("jsapi_ticket", jsapiTicket); paramToEncry.put("timestamp", timeStamp); paramToEncry.put("url", url); String link = Utils.createLinkString(paramToEncry); return DigestUtils.sha1Hex(link); } private String createPaySignForJsapi(long timeStamp, String nonceStr, String packageStr, String signType) { Map<String, Object> paramToEncry = new HashMap<String, Object>(); paramToEncry.put("appId", appid); paramToEncry.put("timeStamp", timeStamp); paramToEncry.put("nonceStr", nonceStr); paramToEncry.put("package", packageStr); paramToEncry.put("signType", signType); return Utils.createWxSign(paramToEncry, key); } private boolean validateOrderQueryResponseSign(WxOrderQueryResponse response) throws Exception { Map<String, Object> param = objectToMap(response); param.remove("sign"); String sign = Utils.createWxSign(param, key); return sign.equals(response.getSign()); } public static Map<String, Object> objectToMap(Object obj) throws Exception { if (obj == null) { return new HashMap<String, Object>(0); } Map<String, Object> map = new HashMap<String, Object>(); Field[] declaredFields = obj.getClass().getDeclaredFields(); for (Field field : declaredFields) { field.setAccessible(true); map.put(field.getName(), field.get(obj)); } return map; } }

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Alumnus at nexus of transportation, environmental stewardship Transportation company executive Maurice Henderson, '97, works to increase access to environmentally friendly transit From Boise to Miami, Kansas City to Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles to Richmond, people young and old are hopping on electric scooters to ride to jobs, restaurants, and shopping. Maurice Henderson, '97, senior director of government partnerships at the micromobility company Bird, sees this as a good thing. After years of working in political advocacy, government, technology, and transportation, Henderson joined Bird in February 2019. The company, founded in 2017, has pioneered e-scooter-sharing programs in cities around the world. "Throughout my career, I have focused on creating opportunities for access for people, regardless of zip code, nationality, physical ability, or other variables," Henderson said. "What drew me to the transportation sector was the potential impact for improving people's lives. Transportation touches every single person every day, whether they're thinking about it or not." E-scooters offer an affordable transportation option, reduce congestion in over-crowded cities, and mitigate climate change, he explained. "Transportation is one of the large contributors to our CO2 emissions," Henderson said. "We should embrace tools that allow for the safe movement of freight and people, while promoting economic vitality and environmental sustainability." E-scooters are one of those tools, according to Henderson. Issues of access—access to a quality education, health care, and transportation—have always been top of mind for him, said the Jepson School of Leadership Studies alumnus and Jepson School Executive Board of Advisors member. His leadership studies education helped him frame the way he analyzes these issues. "My take-away from Jepson was a reinforcing of a value set I hold dear, the ability to learn new data points, and the desire to seek diverse opinions—including those I don't agree with—in order to achieve better policy and program outcomes," he said. In September, Oregon Gov. Katherine Brown tapped Henderson to join the Oregon Transportation Commission, effective Oct. 1. He is one of five commissioners responsible for guiding the policy and strategic focus of the Oregon Transportation Department. "My previous roles in government as the Portland mayor's chief of staff, the COO of a transit authority, and deputy director of the Portland Bureau of Transportation give me some perspective and knowledge base to do this work," he said. "I hope to bring that experiential knowledge and thought leadership to support good outcomes for Oregonians." Meanwhile, Henderson continues his work with Bird to expand the reach of micromobility vehicles and their promise of greater access to transportation. He noted that Bird is constantly exploring the development of new vehicle innovations, including the potential for adaptive vehicles for people of varying physical abilities. "From a leadership perspective, I'm in a position to remind folks that this work is really about human beings and how we engage and support each other's ability to be prosperous and flourish."

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9 Best Law Schools In Chicago To Study Law In 2023 When ranking the law schools in the world, some of the best law schools in Chicago do top the list. Chicago is a huge city in the United States, and it has a good employment rate for prospective lawyers. It is also a diverse and relatively affordable city where students can gain hands-on experience on various legal matters. With the best law schools in Chicago having so many attractive qualities, it becomes quite difficult for one to make a choice. In this article, you will see the best law schools in Chicago, their rankings, their LSAT scores, and GPA requirements. Furthermore, you will see their acceptance and bar pass rates and other interesting details that you will need to know. With various innovations, the demand for lawyers to help secure intellectual property has increased to 95.7%. And they earn more. Check out these best law schools for intellectual property study to get started on this career path. Top law schools in Chicago 2. Northwestern University (Pritzker) 3. University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign 5. Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago-Kent) 8. Southern Illinois University – – Carbondale 9. University of Illinois Chicago What major is UChicago known for? Is UChicago Law School hard? Which is better Northwestern or UChicago? 1. In terms of ranking 2. In terms of subject strength How many times can I take the Law school admission test (LSAT)? Frequently asked questions about the best law schools in Chicago Is a degree in law worth it? Why is UChicago not well known? Are UChicago students depressed? What kind of people goes to UChicago? Does Chicago have a good law school? This school is located in Chicago, Illinois. And it currently ranks No. 3 on the list of the best law schools in the world. And it ranks No. 1 among the best law schools in Chicago. As a lawyer, Chicago, the third-largest city in the US, presents a wealth of opportunities for you. The University of Chicago is regularly regarded as one of the most esteemed law schools in the world thanks to its remarkable statistics, which include a 98.7% bar passage rate and a 95% rate of employment at graduation. With such impressive statistics, it is not surprising that the University of Chicago is a highly sought-after law school. With a competitive admission rate of 17.9%, you'll want to make sure your law school application is strong enough to stand out from the competition. To be admitted to this law school, you will need an average GPA of 3.89 and an LSAT score of 171. To apply to this school, you will need an application fee of $90, and tuition is $72,081. And, as one of the best law schools in Chicago, it has a bar passage rate of 98.7%. The location of this school is in Chicago, Illinois, and it currently ranks No. 13 among the best law schools in the state. It also ranks No. 2 among the best law schools in Chicago. Currently, the application fee at this school is $75, and the tuition is $69,650 (full-time). They provide enticing program choices, such as their two-year accelerated J.D. program. You can also choose to enroll in dual degrees such as a J.D./MBA with the Kellogg School of Management or a J.D./Ph.D. As one of the best law schools in Chicago, it requires you to have an average LSAT score of 169, and an average GPA of 3.85. It will also interest you to note that this school has an acceptance rate of 19.2%, and hence it is highly competitive. But the school also has a bar passage rate of 94.1%, which is a very good score. This school is located in Champaign, Illinois. And it currently ranks No. 3 among the best law schools in Chicago. In addition, it ranks No. 35 among the best law schools in the United States. $49,912 for tuition (in-state). It is regarded as being among the best public universities in Champaign. Two National Historic Landmarks and other structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places are also located on the campus. Even though the UIUC is well-known for its programs in business and engineering, admission to the law school still requires a strong application. You will probably need to be above average in your high school class to get in, as their accepted GPA average is 3.64, and your average LSAT score of 162. It is one of the best law schools in Chicago, with an acceptance rate of 42.5%, and a bar passage rate of 92.4%. You need to also read about these best law schools in the world that will give your CV a huge boost before employers and clients. This school is located in Chicago, Illinois. It currently ranks No. 73 among the best law schools in the United States. It also ranks No. 4 among the best law schools in Chicago. Loyola University Chicago boasts a stunning campus that overlooks the water and is situated right in the middle of downtown Chicago, giving students who attend a ton of access to diversity, city life, and networking possibilities. Additionally, Loyola University Chicago has more than 30 clubs and groups, such as the sports and entertainment law society and the art law society, that are especially helpful for law students. This school does not charge an application fee, and it also offers part-time and full-time law programs. The tuition for the full-time program is $51,636. And for the part-time program, the tuition is $38,380. Also, for you to be admitted into this school, you will need an average GPA of 3.41, and an LSAT score of at least 159. This is a very competitive school, and it has an acceptance rate of 44.4% and a bar passage rate of 44.4%. This school is located in Illinois, in Chicago. It currently ranks No. 94 among the best law schools in the United States. And it also ranks No. 5 among the best law schools in Chicago. The school offers both full-time and part-time programs. And the part-time program ranks No. 13 in the United States. Further areas of specialization in environmental law include laws pertaining to energy, the public interest, and intellectual property. Additionally, each returning student is qualified for a scholarship that is evaluated based on grade point average and rank. The tuition for full- time in this school is $51,120 and $37,560 (part-time). Furthermore, to be admitted into this school, you will need an average GPA of 3.48 and an average LSAT score of 158. This school also has an acceptance rate of 47% and a bar passage rate of 81.1%. Hence, this will be a good choice too. This university is located in Illinois, Chicago. It currently ranks No. 6 among the best law schools in Chicago and No. 105 in the United States. The school offers both part-time and full-time law programs. Also, a range of legal specializations is available to students, including corporate law and taxation, intellectual property law and information technology, criminal law, and health law. Additionally, DePaul University offers a number of options for students interested in obtaining two degrees concurrently, including a J.D./M.B.A. The tuition at this school is $50,140 for full-time and $32,750 for part-time programs. As one of the best law schools in Chicago, it requires you to have an average GPA of 3.41 and an LSAT score of 155. In addition, this school has a 50% acceptance rate and a bar passage rate of 69.8%. The best law schools in the United States have made many lawyers gainfully employed in all corners of the world. You should read that too. This school is located in DeKalb, Illinois. It currently ranks in the range of 147-192 among the best law schools in the United States. And it also ranks No. 7 among the best law schools in Chicago. This school does not require you to pay any money during the application. Also, the tuition at this school is $22,194. The bar passage rate at this school is 85.71%, and it requires you to have an LSAT score of 146-148 and an average GPA of 3.20 or above. This university is located in Carbondale, Illinois. It currently ranks No. 8 among the best law schools in Chicago and No. 147-192 among the best law schools in the United States. The application fee is $0, and the tuition is $23,551 for in-state and out-of-state students. Furthermore, this school requires you to have an LSAT score of 147-151, and a GPA of 2.70- 3.48 This school is located in Chicago, Illinois. It currently ranks No. 9 among the best law schools in Chicago. It also ranks in the range of 147-192. The school offers both part-time and full-time programs. The tuition for the full-time program is $40,762 (in-state) and $49,762 (out-of-state). Then for the part-time program, the tuition is $37,382 (out-of-state) and $30,782 (in-state). It also has an acceptance rate of 68.71. For you to be admitted into this school, you will need a GPA of at least 3.8 and an LSAT score of 170 or higher. If you want schools with very affordable tuition for both local and international students, then you should consider studying in one of these best law schools in Europe. The majors for which the university of Chicago is known are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics; Mathematics. It is also known for general; biology/biological sciences, general; public policy analysis, general; political science and government, general; computer science; experimental psychology; statistics, and philosophy. No, the University of Chicago (UChicago) is not hard. This is because they have a wide range of options for LSAT and GPA requirements. Also, to help students catch up with academic activities in the school, a quarter system is run instead of semesters. In the quarter school system, the school calendar is shared in autumn, winter, and spring, with no classes held in summer. The University of Chicago (UChicago) is better than Northwestern in terms of rankings. This question mostly arises when people are confused about which school to pick. But you will see below why UChicago is better than Northwestern. 1. In terms of ranking: In the USA, UChicago ranks higher in research, learning experience, diversity and internalization, and employability. 2. In terms of subject strength: UChicago has really built itself as one of the best law schools in Chicago, and it competes with other schools too. In terms of subject strength, UChicago ranks higher in the world for arts and humanities, health sciences and medicine, and social sciences and management. But in terms of engineering and technology, Northwestern University ranks above it. You can take the LSAT three times in a single test year. The purpose of this exam is to test the skills of first-year law students. The skills tested include reasoning, reading comprehension, writing, etc. And this test helps the admission decision makers determine if a student is fit for law studies. The test is very difficult, and it would be in your best interest to study very well for the test. And you should also note that the maximum number of times you can take the exam in a lifetime is seven. Did you know that lawyers that are into real estate law make thousands of dollars annually even as entry-level employees? Well, you can read the best-paying jobs in real estate to see that. And there you have it. As promised, this article has shown you the best law schools in Chicago, and their LSAT and GPA requirements. Also. it has helped you analyze the tuition and application fees that you will need for any of the schools. Furthermore, in the article, a comparison was made between the top two schools in Chicago. 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Chessica and Cameron are one of those couples that as soon as you meet them, you know they were meant to be together! It may not have been "love at first sight" but there was definitely an attraction from the moment they met and their love for each other is obvious! Their first date involved making a blueberry pie using berries Chessica had picked from her grandmother's vines (his idea). That wins the most original first date prize! Cameron proposed to Chessica from atop the Oak Island Lighthouse followed by a surprise engagement party with family and friends at a local restaurant. The wedding was absolutely perfect. They ordered good weather a month in advance by "Burying the Bourbon"! Chessica's "something new" for the wedding was pretty special too – Cameron surprised her with the wedding dress of her dreams (although he did not see it until the wedding day). Oh – and in memory of that first date, they used berries from that same vine to make blueberry jam as favors for their wedding guests. I absolutely enjoyed being part of their wedding day! Congratulations Cameron and Chessica!

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Before you can be admitted to a university or university college, you must fulfil certain entry requirements. If there are more applicants who fulfil the entry requirements than there are places, a selection is made. These are the rules that apply at SLU. General entry requirements must be met for all higher education. There are general entry requirements for courses and programmes at both Bachelor's level and Master's level. Find out more about general entry requirements at www.universityadmissions.se. There are often specific entry requirements in addition to the general entry requirements. Specific entry requirements vary depending on the course or programme and consist of requirements for specific prior knowledge that is necessary for you to be able to follow a given course or programme. These entry requirements may include, for example, upper secondary school courses or academic courses. You can find out which ones are required in the relevant course syllabus. You can be admitted conditionally or placed on a waiting list conditionally to a course if you at the time of application do not fulfil the entry requirements, but will be in a position to fulfil the requirements by the time the course starts. If you are admitted conditionally or placed on a waiting list, the conditions must be fulfilled by the time the course starts for you to begin and be registered on the course. It is the department or equivalent who controls that you have fulfilled your condition. Please note that the Admissions Office cannot subsequently remove a condition for a course. The decision on whether or not you fulfil the condition will be made by the relevant department. You cannot be conditionally admitted on a course if you make a late application after the course has started, since the entry requirements must be fulfilled at the time the course starts. You can be admitted conditionally or placed on a waiting list conditionally to a programme if you at the time of application do not fulfil the entry requirements, but will be in a position to fulfil the requirements by the time the programme starts. The conditions must be fulfilled no later than two weeks after the programme starts and you must contact the Admissions Office at SLU yourself to demonstrate that you fulfil the conditions. The majority of the Master's programmes at SLU are conducted in English. SLU also offers some Bachelor's level courses in English. You can find out what the English language requirement is for the course or programme you are applying to by visiting the course description page at this web site. You can demonstrate that you meet the English language requirement through certain upper secondary (high school) studies, certain university studies or an internationally approved English test. For more specific information, please visit https://www.universityadmissions.se/en/All-you-need-to-know1/Applying-for-studies/English-requirements. Applying for prior learning assessment is a way to be eligible to study at SLU even if you do not have the formal qualifications. Your knowledge and experience are assessed to determine whether you will be able to pass the course or programme you wish to apply to. Read more about prior learning here. SLU's admission regulations contain all the rules for education applied by the university with regard to applications, entry requirements and exemption from entry requirements, as well as selection, and with regard to how decisions on admissions and exemptions from entry requirements are made. If you have a question about any of the rules, the answer can probably be found in the admission regulations. Admission regulations (in Swedish) for courses and study programmes which begun after 31 July 2011. Admission regulations (in Swedish) for courses and study programmes which begin from fall semester 2015 and later.

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I was watching a talk by writer David Brooks a few weeks ago. He said something that seemed very important to me. Tillich was a Lutheran theologian from Germany (1886-1965). He spent his academic career here in the United States first at Union Theological Seminary and then at Harvard Divinity School. I hear these words from the past and I discover some meaning to the road I'm on for the past few years. A road I'm sharing with several others as well. My response to suffering has been anything but pretty. I can't believe what's coming out of my mouth most of the time. I'm the guy who has old men at church calling me "sir" – surely at this stage I am supposed to have things figured out and be able to maturely handle defeats and disasters. But that's not what's been going on. Tillich hits the nail on my head. I'm never going to grow up if I'm not even sure of who I really am. When we suffer we are able to look past the fable of who we think we are and present to others. We see another side of ourselves, the vulnerable and broken remains. This quote from Tillich continues to speak to me because it calls me to cast off more and more of the comforting veneer and become more genuine, more frail and less in control. I believe that transformation, healing and growth can happen only when we look at our true selves. No, I'm not who I thought I was.

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PART 5Children etc with statement on commencement: transfer to new regime Power to treat re-assessment under EA 1996 as re-assessment under 2014 Act 23.—(1) This Article applies if— (a)before the commencement date a request for a further assessment under section 323 of EA 1996 of a child or young person to whom this Part applies was made under section 328(2) or 329A(1) of that Act, (b)the local authority to which the request was made did not decide whether to make such a further assessment before the commencement date, (c)no such assessment has been made within the period of six months ending with the date on which the request was made, and (d)the local authority thinks that it is necessary to make such a further assessment. (2) This Article also applies if a further assessment under section 323 of EA 1996 of a child or young person to whom this Part applies was begun but not completed before the commencement date. (3) This Article also applies if— (a)on or after the commencement date a request for a further assessment under section 323 of EA 1996 of a child or young person to whom this Part applies is made under section 328(2) or 329A(1) of that Act, (b)no such assessment has been made within the period of six months ending with the date on which the request is made, and (c)the local authority to which the request is made thinks that it is necessary to make such a further assessment. (a)an appeal under section 328(4) or 329A(8) of EA 1996 (appeal against refusal to re-assess educational needs) in respect of a child or young person to whom this Part applies is decided on or after the commencement date, and (b)on the appeal the local authority that maintains the statement for the child or young person is ordered to arrange for an assessment to be made in respect of him or her under section 323 of that Act. (5) The local authority may instead carry out a re-assessment under section 44 of the 2014 Act if— (a)the local authority notifies child's parent or the young person that it proposes to treat the assessment in that way, and (b)where this Article applies by virtue of paragraph (1) or (2), the child's parent or the young person gives his or her consent to that course of action. (6) In that event— (a)the local authority must not carry out a re-assessment under section 323 of EA 1996, (b)Part 3 of the 2014 Act and the SEND Regulations 2014 apply in relation to the re-assessment as if the statement for the child or young person were an EHC plan (but following the re-assessment the local authority may only decide whether or not to replace the statement with an EHC plan), (c)Articles 12 to 15 do not apply in relation to the child or young person, and (d)Article 24 or 25 applies (depending on whether the local authority decides to replace the statement with an EHC plan).

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Italian Food and Beverage Corp. Names Gianluca Palmese CEO -- Dino Luzzi Appointed Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer World News: 13:30 GMT Tuesday 14th January 2020. [Italian Food & Beverage Corp. via Globe Newswire via SPi World News] PLAINVIEW, NY, Jan. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Italian Food & Beverage Corp. (OTC PINK:), a developer, producer, marketer and distributor of food and beverage brands based on the Italian culture, today announced it has appointed Gianluca Palmese as CEO effective immediately. Mr. Palmese is currently President of Can International, and as such has been working closely with Italian Food and Beverage on product development for the previously announced upcoming launch of the DINO Energy Drink. "The synergies between Can International and IFBC create a tremendous opportunity to facilitate the distribution of not only DINO, but any other potential food or beverage products that IFBC will focus on both short and long term," stated Mr. Palmese. "I feel very fortunate to be able to continue and progress the work that Dino Luzzi has done in preparation of the next phase of IFBC. I look forward to working closely with Dino, who will continue to be the face and voice of the company, and his excellent team to execute IFBC's plans during the upcoming years." PCG Advisory, Inc More news and information about Italian Food & Beverage Corp. Search for other references to "italian" on SPi News

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Застава Уједињених нација је усвојена 20. октобра, 1947. Застава је званични амблем Уједињених нација. На њој је приказана планета земља у белој боји на плавој позадини окружена двема гранама маслине, које симболизују мир. Плава позадина симболизује све људе на свету. Застава слична овој је први пут употребљена 1945, са разликама у приказивању планете земље. Бело и плаво су званичне боје Уједињених нација. Изведене заставе Агенције и организације Застава Светског програма за храну Заставе држава Застава Сомалије, са петокраком звездом у средишту, користи боје Уједнињених нација као захвалност УН на помоћи око независности Сомалије. Администрација УН-а у Камбоџи је користила боје са заставе УН-а. Предложене заставе Предложена застава Антарктика (дизајн Грахама Бартрама) користи боје са заставе УН-а, облик континента у белој боји на плавој позадини. Неколико предлога за заставе Босне и Херцегоцине користе боје са заставе УН-а. Референце Литература Спољашње везе Шифра заставе УН Заставе света - застава УН Заставе међународних организација Организација уједињених нација

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VIU.ca Current VIU Students Environmental Psychology Research Lab Current and Past Research The lab has partnered with a number of local and international organizations to complete projects that optimize the inclusion of building occupants', and community members', attitudes and behaviors in the design cycle. The Canadian Mountain Network In collaboration with geography and sociology professors at VIU, as well as the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute (MABRRI), Dr. McCunn and two student lab RAs are responsible for a portion of a project funded by through the Canadian Mountain Network. Between 2019 and 2022, we will be researching human relationships with nature in some of BC's mountainous areas, as well as developing focused methods and scales to measure sense of place in these regions. BC Corrections and the Nanaimo Correctional Centre In the spring of 2019, the team received approval from both BC Corrections and VIU's research ethics board to begin a project that will ask employees working at the existing Nanaimo Correctional Centre about a number of psychosocial constructs, as well as their appraisals of the facility's design so that, after a new facility has been constructed and used for a period of time, we can statistically compare attitudinal and behavioural changes (as well as evaluate successes and limitations of the design). We plan to apply for funding for this project in the fall of 2019. Island Health In 2018, our team received two Collaborative Research grants from VIHA's Research and Capacity Building Department to complete projects with Island Health staff working in the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and in the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. Using different methods and variables, both projects investigated the extent to which recent sustainable design alterations to parts of each hospital (e.g., biophilic mural instalments; circadian lighting programmes) affect staff experiences at work. The results of this work is currently under review with scholarly journals. The work has also been presented at the Canadian Psychological Association's annual Convention in 2019. McCunn, L. J., & Wright, J. (May, 2019). Impacts of Circadian Lighting and Interior Murals on Hospital Employees: A Pharmacy Department Case Study. To be presented at the annual convention of the Canadian Psychological Association, Halifax, NS. The lab has won a Research, Scholarly activity, and Curriculum Development grant from VIU to complete a follow-up study concerning teachers' reactions to the learning commons model in BC secondary schools. Dr. McCunn published results from three initial studies with School District 63 in 2013 and is now continuing this line of inquiry by making design recommendations to transition traditional secondary school libraries to learning commons and measuring how teachers perceive their levels of professional collaboration, productivity, and engagement at work. McCunn, L. J., & Gifford, R. (2015). Teachers' reactions to learning commons in secondary schools. Journal of Library Administration, 55, 435-458. McCunn, L. J. (2017). Surveying teachers' responses to library design: Lessons from the learning commons model. In SAGE Research Methods Cases: Education. The lab is working with faculty members and post-doctoral fellows in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle on a series of studies concerning the impacts of LED lighting programs on office employee satisfaction, perceived productivity, and controllability in the UW Tower on campus in Seattle, WA. These projects have been funded by UW's Green Seed Fund grant program. Three studies have been published in peer reviewed journals, one is under review, and two others are in preparation: Kim, A., McCunn, L. J., & Lew, J. (2017). Successful facility change management practices for retrofit projects: A case study in lighting. Journal of Management in Engineering, 33, 1-8. McCunn, L. J., Kim, A., & Lew, J. (2017). Office Workers' Reactions to a Lighting Retrofit: Exploring Perceptions of Productivity, Controllability, and Affective Organizational Commitment. Journal of Energy Research and Social Science, 37, 154-164. Kim, A., Wang, S., & McCunn, L. J. (2019). Building value proposition for human-centred lighting systems in the workplace: Combining energy and occupant perspectives. Journal of Building Engineering, 24, 100752. Our work has been presented at the following conferences: McCunn, L. J., Kim, A., & Lew, J. (July, 2018). Office building occupants' responses to an advanced human-centered, technology-driven lighting system.Poster presented at the National Institutes of Health in buildings (HiBR) roundtable conference, Bethesda, MD (as HiBR Scholars). Kim, A., McCunn, L. J., Wang, S., & Prozuments, A. (January, 2019). Psychoacoustical Research Pertaining to the Healthy Workspaces. Presenting at the InternationalWorkshop on Putting Sustainability into Convergence: Connecting Data, People, and Systems, Singapore. The lab and the team at UW have also collaborated on a successful grant application to the National Science Foundation for a RAPID Grant (Award ID: 1852995) to measure building occupants' perceptions of indoor and outdoor air quality during seasons of severe small particulate accumulation from wildfires. This research is currently underway. Designing Justice + Designing Spaces, the James Irvine Foundation, the University of Washington Tacoma and Rutgers University With generous support from the James Irvine Foundation, the lab teamed up with criminal justice faculty at the University of Washington Tacoma, business faculty at Rutgers University, and a not-for-profit architecture and design organization called Designing Justice + Designing Spaces to evaluate a "pop-up resource village" for its effectiveness in affecting place-making and community engagement in a diverse San Francisco neighbourhood. Interim and final reports have been provided to the funder and results of our portion of the project is currently under review with a scholarly journal. Want to talk to someone about specific questions? Ready to join us at VIU? About VIU Careers at VIU VIULearn Nanaimo (Main Campus) Parksville-Qualicum Centre Why VIU? VIU Mariners Athletics Vancouver Island University V9R 5S5 [email protected] VIU RSS feed The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw'utsun and Tla'Amin, on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge. Copyright VIU © 2018 - All Rights Reserved

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Our Brands - eureka, Inc. 10 million matches and counting. "Pairs" is an online dating service used by more than 10 million people in Japan, Taiwan and Korea. Since launch, we received success stories from over 200,000 people. Pairs is the first-in-market to offer 24/7 in-house customer service, including text and image monitoring, so our users' safety and security are always ensured. We created Pairs to help singles discover new and interesting ways to find a life partner. In the United States, more than 1 in 3 couples met their partner online. In Japan more than 70 per cent of singles claim to have no partner. As the number 1 online dating service in Japan, we're working hard every day to help singles find their true love. Since the release of Pairs in October 2012, we have helped to create opportunities for many users to find partnership and marriage. Pairs offers the opportunity to find an ideal partner that matches one's own values through various search features and a well-developed community. Everyday, we receive many reports of successful matches from across Japan and from overseas. It is our hope that more and more opportunities for wonderful relationships will be created, which inspires us to improve our service every day. Pairs has many features to ensure safe and secure usage by members. Pairs provides peace of mind for users with mandatory age verification before exchanging messages with other users. Pairs takes online security seriously. We are vigilent in filtering out people who use the service inappropriately. Future enhancements, such as proprietary machine learning functions, will further strengthen these features. Our in-house customer service realizes prompt and attentive service to the customers. The quality of service was highly regarded and become the first in the online dating market to achieve the highest 3-star rating by HDI. We are available 24/7 to make sure that all customers' problems are promptly solved and inappropriate images and messages are blocked, thereby ensure users' safety and security. Launched in October 2013, Pairs Taiwan was the first global version of the service. Although Eureka was a latecomer to the market, Pairs has now grown to become one of the leading players in Taiwan. Though nationalities, languages, and religions may differ, the feelings of love are the same. Leveraging the success in Taiwan and with the expertise of IAC and Match Group, we will strive to create a new culture throughout Asia for people seeking life partners. A communication app for couples born out of our online dating service. Couples is a communication app that bonds couples together. The app allows couples to play slideshows of uploaded photos, share their event calendars, and check information about upcoming dates. The app was created with the hope to strengthen the bonds between couples so that they can always feel that they are close to one another. Eureka was founded in 2008 to create products that enrich people's lives around the world. I became the CEO of Eureka in 2016 following in the steps of our co-founder, Yu Akasaka, and our original intentions remain unchanged. When we say "things that enrich people's lives", we do not mean things that "would be nice to have". Instead, we mean things like "I was able to get married thanks to Pairs" and "I was able to avoid breaking up with my partner thanks to Couples". These are the kinds of significant impacts on people's lives that we strive to achieve for with our products. Because these are the kinds of products we aim for, we follow a very sincere and uncompromising approach to product development and operations. We never forget about the millions of users who enjoy our product every day. With pride in our craftsmanship, we strive to realize a society where lives of people around the world are enriched.

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Gifts and Benefits Register Child Safe Compliance Code of Conduct Breach Procedures Senate Order on Non-Corporate Commonwealth Entities Contracts Access for People with a Disability Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Census Freedom of Information Procedures and Information Publication Scheme Legal Services Expenditure Public Interest Disclosure Procedures Senate Order: File List The 2022-23 Productivity Commission Corporate Plan, for the four reporting periods 2022-23 to 2025-26, is presented in accordance with Section 35 (1) (a) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. The plan will be reviewed annually to reflect changes in our operating environment. Download the plan Productivity Commission Corporate Plan 2022-23 (PDF - 993 Kb) From the Chair The Productivity Commission, through its research, analysis and advice seeks to promote improved performance of the Australian economy and higher living standards for Australians. Productivity growth, broadly conceived, remains the only reliable long-term path to higher incomes and standards of living. The recent slowdown in productivity growth and the significant economic challenges brought about by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, highlight the continued need for strong evidence-based policy analysis and advice. This goes to the heart of the Commission's role, including microeconomic reform, in areas like regulation, infrastructure, trade policy and productivity research. It also includes our work in respect of non-market sectors of the economy such as health, school education and skills. In 2022-23 and the forward years, the Commission will continue to examine a variety of economic, social and environmental issues through its public inquiry and commissioned research. Commissioned projects underway include public inquiries into Productivity, Carers Leave, and Australia's Maritime Logistics System, and studies into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts and Crafts, Aged Care Employment, the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement, and the National Schools Reform Agreement. We will continue to focus our self-initiated research on policy relevant topics as and when our inquiry and study program permits. We will continue to fulfil our legislated roles to investigate competitive neutrality complaints, and report on water plans and initiatives nationally and in the Murray-Darling Basin. We will also continue to upgrade and refine our reporting on the performance of government services, and promote public understanding of matters relating to industry, industry development and productivity. The Commission has a significant role under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. We have developed and are maintaining a publicly accessible dashboard and information repository to inform reporting on progress. We have also commenced the first of a series of three-yearly independent reviews of progress on Closing the Gap, which will be complementary to a three-yearly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led review. Our first review is due to be presented to the Joint Council on Closing the Gap by the end of 2023. The quality and integrity of our work relies heavily on the capability and commitment of our people, and we continue to invest in their ongoing professional development. This includes enhancing our cultural capability — and adapting our ways of thinking and working — to better engage and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our approach will continue to evolve over time. The 2022-23 Productivity Commission Corporate Plan, for the four reporting periods 2022-23 to 2025-26, is presented in accordance with Section 35(1)(a) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. The plan will be reviewed annually to reflect changes in our operating environment. The Commission's purpose, as embodied in the Productivity Commission Act 1998, is to provide Governments and the Australian community with information and advice that better inform policy decisions to improve Australians' wellbeing. To do this we apply robust, transparent analysis; and we adopt a community-wide perspective. The Commission is the Australian Government's independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians. The Commission is an advisory body. We do not administer government programs or exercise executive power. We contribute by providing quality, independent advice and information to governments, and through the communication of ideas and analysis. The Commission is an independent agency of the Australian Government, located within the Treasury portfolio. Our activities cover all levels of government and encompass all sectors of the economy, as well as social and environmental issues. Our core function is to conduct public inquiries at the request of the Australian Government on key policy or regulatory issues bearing on Australia's economic performance and community wellbeing. And we have a role in promoting public understanding of matters relating to industry, industry development and productivity. The Commission also acts as secretariat to the inter-governmental Review of Government Service Provision; has review functions in respect of national water planning; has functions to contribute to better evaluation of policies and programs affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; has a role in supporting oversight and accountability under the National Agreement for Closing the Gap; has review functions in respect of nationally significant sector-wide inter-governmental agreements; and has a role in advising and investigating complaints on the competitive neutrality of Commonwealth Government business activities. We are evidence based in our research and analysis, which requires us to maintain strong consultation and engagement capabilities. We operate independently The Commission operates under the powers, protection and guidance of its own legislation. Its independence is formally exercised under the Productivity Commission Act 1998 through the Chair and Commissioners, who are appointed by the Governor‑General for fixed periods. The Commission has its own budgetary allocation and permanent staff, operating at arm's length from other government agencies. While the Government initiates our major tasks, our findings and recommendations are always based on our own analysis and judgments. Our processes are transparent Our inquiry reports and research studies are all open to public scrutiny. We publish all our working papers and models which have contributed to our conclusions. We run public hearings on our draft reports, and we use roundtables and seminars to seek informed input. Productivity enhancing reform will continue to be necessary for Australia to be able to maintain growth in living standards and meet additional challenges, including the ageing of the population. We are but one source of policy advice to Australian Governments. However, successive Australian Governments, have sought our independent advice on better public policy design. Typically, those areas are contentious, complex or may have a significant impact on different groups within the community. We expect to operate in such an environment for each reporting period covered by the plan. Our capability We seek to maintain a capability that provides rigour of analysis, transparency of process, and independence and balance in our conclusions. Our major source of funding is from the Australian Government for operating expenses of approximately $36 million per year, and our average staffing level is expected to be around 180 for the period of this plan. We expect our capability to be relatively stable for each reporting period covered by the plan. While we need to maintain our infrastructure and technical support, the majority of this funding will continue to be directed towards attracting and retaining high calibre staff that provide the intellectual and analytical capability that we need to maintain the quality of our work. This includes ensuring our modelling capabilities are fit for purpose for policy relevant research. Flexible resource allocation to make the best use of our capabilities will be a continuing priority for the management group. We will also maintain our capability to engage effectively and openly with all interested parties to inform high quality analysis and policy advice. And we will continue to develop our cultural capability — including our understanding of and responsiveness to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their cultures, histories, knowledges, and perspectives — to engage and work more effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Further, we will continue to develop our capacity to promote the outcomes of our work through different media during the period of this plan. Our management of risk The Chair of the Commission is the accountable authority. Our risk management plan sets out our approach to managing our risks. We maintain an active risk register, and an external judgment capability on our Audit and Risk Committee. We intend to maintain these systems each reporting period covered by the plan. We face risks associated with public criticism, given the work we do on issues characterised by strong and vocal interests. Aside from this — an inherent part of the task — the risks that really matter to us are maintaining our reputation, via the quality of our work, and ensuring that our consultation processes remain relevant. Our key strategy for dealing with these risks is to test our propositions openly, through extensive engagement with interested parties and the public. We also have risks related to attraction and retention of quality staff. Maintaining capacity and capability will be a constant management focus over the course of the plan. The outcome objective against which our overall performance is assessed is: Well-informed policy decision making and public understanding on matters relating to Australia's productivity and living standards, based on independent and transparent analysis from a community-wide perspective. Assessment of our performance is complicated by our being one contributor among many to any policy outcome. Furthermore, as our public inquiry and research outputs contribute to public debate and policy development across a range of complex and often contentious issues, our contribution is best considered over the medium term. Government decisions in response to our inquiry reports and commissioned research studies provide a tangible indication of their usefulness to government, parliaments, and the broader community. Even when our specific recommendations are not supported by government, our reports and analysis can play a significant role in informing governments, parliaments, and the community about the trade-offs in different policy choices. We aim to complete projects, reports and associated activities that are of a high quality, useful, comprehensive, and timely. A summary of our performance framework is illustrated below. A summary of our performance framework is illustrated below: Well-informed policy decision making and public understanding relating to Australia's productivity and living standards Government commissioned public inquiries Research Government commissioned and self-initiated research Performance reporting and analysis Commissioned by Governments Transparency Robust analysis Community-wide perspective Clear and engaging communication Our performance criteria Valuable source of robust evidence-based analysis to inform public policy in Australia Generating effective public debate Recognition that our approach to evidence-based policy analysis is worthy of consideration by other governments Engaging effectively with the community Open and transparent processes Timely reporting Our core capabilities High calibre staff Systems and support to engage effectively Indicators of performance include: our work being widely referenced in public policy forums; projects and reports meeting commissioned timelines; and open and transparent processes being followed. We rely mainly on qualitative indicators given the nature of our work. We will continue to report annually against these indicators, as well as other general assessments of our performance that may be evident from year to year, including drawing from internal evaluation and using case studies. Every three years we conduct a survey of policy makers, inquiry participants and peers to help gauge the relevance, analytical rigour and clarity of our work, as well the effectiveness of our participatory processes, our openness and transparency. The first survey was conducted in 2017-18, and the second was undertaken in the first half of 2021. The results were captured in our Annual Reports. Our individual topic reports also record the extent of consultation with, and participation by, interested parties, and the extent of peer review. A range of indicators will inform our performance assessment as illustrated below. A range of indicators will inform our performance assessment as follows: Our performance assessment will be informed by survey responses and review of other indicators The Productivity Commission is a valuable source of robust evidence-based analysis to inform public policy in Australia Survey responses (Qualitative) Triennial Number of major projects commissioned by government (Quantitative) The Productivity Commission generates effective public debate Composite indicator of success in generating effective public debate (Qualitative) based on internal review for each report of: degree of acceptance of recommendations mentions in Parliament report downloads Requests to present (Quantitative) The Productivity Commission is recognised as a model for evidence-based policy analysis worthy of consideration by other governments Views of international bodies and interest from other governments in PC approach (Qualitative) The Productivity Commission engages effectively with the community Composite indicator or opportunity for public participation (Qualitative) based on internal review for each project of engagement including: holding of public hearings, holding of roundtable discussions holding of workshops with technical experts use of issues paper, draft report two rounds of submissions Composite indicator of effective engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations (Qualitative) including: extent of participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations two-way exchange with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations use of relevant communication tools and approaches The Productivity Commission's processes are open and transparent Key data sets and/or modelling made available (Qualitative) The Productivity Commission delivers reports within agreed timeframes Number of reports delivered on time (Quantitative) Recent Corporate Plans Previous Corporate Plans 2018-22 (PDF - 585 Kb)

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Search Results for: Australian Special Air Service Regiment Australia, Australian Army, Counter Terrorism, Editorial, Special Forces Australian Special Operations Forces War Crimes in Afghanistan Confirmed "It is alleged that some patrols took the law into their own hands, rules were broken, stories concocted, lies told and prisoners killed." The Chief of the Defence Force (CDF)… Continue reading "Australian Special Operations Forces War Crimes in Afghanistan Confirmed" Army, Australia, Australian Army, Counter Terrorism, Daily News, News, Special Forces, USA, USMC More Allegations Emerge Of Australian SOF War Crimes in Afghanistan With the Inspector General of the Australian Defense Force's (IGADF) much anticipated report still to be completed and issued to government, further allegations have emerged in the press regarding potential… Continue reading "More Allegations Emerge Of Australian SOF War Crimes in Afghanistan" Australian Army, Aviation, Companies, Daily News, Defense, Drone, News, RAAF Australian Army Shortlists Drone Finalists Four companies have been shortlisted for the Australian Army's LAND 129 Phase 3 Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS) program to replace the RQ-7B Shadow 200 UAS currently in service. The… Continue reading "Australian Army Shortlists Drone Finalists" Army, Australia, Australian Army, Breaking News, Countries, Daily News, Defense, News, Special Forces Video of Alleged Australian SASR War Crimes In Afghanistan Surfaces The Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) have broadcast a helmet camera video of an Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) operator apparently executing an unarmed and submissive Afghan. The footage, shown… Continue reading "Video of Alleged Australian SASR War Crimes In Afghanistan Surfaces" Army, Australia, Australian Army, Aviation, Countries, Daily News, Helicopter, News, Special Forces More Details on Aussie Special Forces Helicopter Requirement An industry brief was shared earlier this month to provide further information for LAND 2097 Phase 4, the Australian Army requirement for a new fleet of light multi-purpose helicopters to… Continue reading "More Details on Aussie Special Forces Helicopter Requirement" Australia, Australian Army, Daily News, Special Forces Big Budget Increase for Aussie Special Operations Australia's Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) is set for a major cash infusion with news that the first $500 million AUD of an expected $3 billion AUD has been approved to… Continue reading "Big Budget Increase for Aussie Special Operations" Afghanistan, Australia, British Army, Counter Terrorism, Insurgency, News, Special Forces, UK BBC Claim 22SAS Conducted 'Extrajudicial Killings' in Afghanistan After many years of rumour, and a previous 2019 programme which looked at allegations of extrajudicial killings carried out by UK Special Forces (UKSF), the BBC's flagship investigative programme Panorama… Continue reading "BBC Claim 22SAS Conducted 'Extrajudicial Killings' in Afghanistan" Afghanistan, Australia, Australian Army, News, Special Forces SASR War Crimes Allegations Update A former Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) NCO has become the first to be charged with war crime related offences. The NCO's court date is set for June 11.… Continue reading "SASR War Crimes Allegations Update" Aviation, China, Countries, Defense, Editorial, Equipment, Ground Vehicles, Iran, Naval, Ordnance, Russia, Syria, Technology, USA 2020 – The Year's Defense News In Review It has been, quite frankly, a heck of a year, I think anyone reading this will agree. Obviously, the world-wide pandemic has dominated headlines, with the disease having a major… Continue reading "2020 – The Year's Defense News In Review" Afghanistan, British Army, News, UK UK To Deploy Troops For Evacuations Of Citizens, Afghan Staff British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace announced on Thursday that he had authorized the deployment of 600 troops to Afghanistan to support the evacuation of British citizens and former Afghan interpreters… Continue reading "UK To Deploy Troops For Evacuations Of Citizens, Afghan Staff"

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(Redirected from Opening Night (disambiguation)) Look up opening night in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Opening Night may refer to: Premiere, the debut (first public presentation) of a play, film, dance, or musical composition 2.1 Episodes 3 Other uses FilmEdit The Opening Night, a 1927 American silent drama directed by Edward H. Griffith Opening Night (1977 film), an American drama by John Cassavetes Opening Night (2013 film), a film featuring Tuesday Knight Opening Night (2016 film), an American musical comedy directed by Isaac Rentz Opening Night (TV series), a 1974–1975 Canadian television series EpisodesEdit "Opening Night" (Curb Your Enthusiasm) "Opening Night" (Glee) "Opening Night" (Parenthood) "Opening Night" (Schitt's Creek) "Opening Night" (Smash) Other usesEdit Opening Night (album), a 2000 album by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra Opening Night (novel), a 1951 novel by Ngaio Marsh Opening Night (video game), a 1995 edutainment computer game This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Opening Night. Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Opening_Night&oldid=983067145"

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War performing at the Santa Barbara Bowl on May 27. The band performed all their hit songs, including "Slippin' into Darkness" and "Low Rider." On Saturday, May 27, the band War visited the Santa Barbara Bowl and proved that after almost fifty years of playing together, they can still fill seats and bring a crowd to their feet. The band has a diverse sound with elements of rock, funk, jazz, Latin, rhythm and blues, and reggae. The group got the audience groovin' with one of their hit songs, "Slippin' Into Darkness." Founding member Leroy "Lonnie" Jordan was engaging with the crowd and during the show he credited his incredible energy and good health at almost 70 years old to the lifestyle influences of his raw, vegan, yogi wife, Teresa Jordan. The band originated in the 70's playing alongside Eric Burdon from The Animals, shamelessly rocking their controversial name during anti-Vietnam War America. They gained global popularity by spreading messages of peace and brotherhood. The band has aimed to speak out against racism, hunger, gangs, crimes since their formation in 1969. Each member of the band had their chance to impress the crowd with their well-known free-form soloing abilities. Bassist Rene Camacho, Drummer Sal Rodrigues, and lifelong harmonica player, "The Baron," were among three of the noteworthy soloists. The funky, soulful music had the majority of the audience on their feet dancing and enthusiastically singing along.

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Warminster Town Councillors Choose Three Schemes To Fund. Warminster Town Councillors have selected their top three projects for funding by the Town Council's share of the Community Infrastructure Levy. The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a sum paid by developers on new housing developments in Warminster. 75% of the money goes to Wiltshire Council and 25% goes to Warminster Town Council. • Enhancement of skatepark facilities in the Lake Pleasure Grounds (Town Park). • Upgrading of the paddling pool in the Lake Pleasure Grounds (Town Park). • Additional minor highways improvements in Warminster.

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Running pool equipment 24 hours is usually unnecessary and expensive. Installing an Intermatic T104 timer is a great way to dramatically reduce run time and energy costs. The following steps will provide a guide on how to install the T104 timer. Note, timers vary with supply voltage. A T104 timer is used for 230V supply voltage. If you are using 115V supply voltage, you will need a T101 timer. The installation steps are the same for either. Open up the T104 box and remove the black plastic insulator. The insulator is held in place by one screw. Locate an area on the wall near the pool equipment for the timer box. Locate the timer out of reach of the sprinklers or drainage spouts. Mark the locations for the three mounting screws. One is located on top of the timer box and two are located inside the timer box towards the bottom. Drill three holes where the mounting screws will be installed. Note: We used a special 3/16" carbide drill bit to drill into the concrete. Install screws (or other hardware appropriate for the mounting surface) through the mounting holes of the Intermatic T104 timer box. Note: We used 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex head concrete anchors. Hex head anchors are recommended for better traction when installing into concrete. Remove two of the knockouts from the timer box. One knockout will lead to the breaker panel and the other will lead to the pool equipment. Thread a 1/2" mpt terminal adapter into the knockouts on the timer box. Your next step is to wire the power from the breaker panel to the pool timer. When wiring, be sure to follow local and NEC/CEC electrical codes. CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICTIAN IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE WORKING WITH POWER. Incorrect wiring can cause dangerous shocks and may void your warranty. TURN OFF THE POWER AT THE BREAKER PANEL. Measure the distance from the breaker panel to the timer box. Cut a piece of 1/2" electrical conduit to match this distance. Feed the three cables from the breaker panel through the conduit and into the Intermatic timer box. Press the conduit into the terminal adapter. Connect the ground wire to the green screw located on the Intermatic timer mechanism. The ground wire will be green or exposed copper. Locate the two input power cables that come from the breaker. Connect one to terminal 1 and the other to terminal 3. Terminals 1 and 3 are called the "Lines". Note: it does not matter what color goes to 1 or 3. It only matters that one cable is on 1 and the other is on 3. The next steps will involve connecting the equipment to the timer. Measure the distance from the equipment to the timer box. Cut a piece of 1/2" electrical conduit to match this distance. Feed the three cables from the equipment through the conduit and into the Intermatic timer box. Connect the cables running from the equipment to terminals 2 and 4. One cable will go to teminal 2 and the other to terminal 4. Terminals 2 and 4 are called the "Loads". The Loads are what the timer controls. Note: it does not matter what color goes to 2 or 4. Place the black plastic insulator back into the box and tighten the screw to keep it in place. The next steps will involve programming the timer. There is a silver Time Pointer on the Clock-Dial. This Time Pointer will point directly to the current time. To set the time, pull the Intermatic Clock-Dial outward. Turn the dial in either direction and align the exact time of day on the Clock-Dial to the Time Pointer. The picture displays the timer set to 12:00 pm. The next steps will demonstrate how to set the trippers. The trippers will determine when the equipment will turn on and off. Locate the "On" tripper. The "On" tripper is typically green and will be labeled "On". To set the "On" tripper, hold the tripper against the desired time and tighten the tripper screw firmly. The picture displays the "On" tripper set at 8:00 am. Locate the "Off" tripper. The "Off" tripper is typically gold and will be labeled "Off". To set the "Off" tripper, hold the tripper against the desired time and tighten the tripper screw firmly. The picture displays the "Off" tripper set at 4:00 pm. Turn on the the power at the breaker panel. The Intermatic T104 Series Timer should now be successfully installed. The yellow clock dial should be spinning and the equipment should turn on and off at the set time. Close the timer door and enjoy the energy savings with using a timer. Hello John - You may have a defective mechanism. The replacement is part number T104M. i replaced the green arrow and torqed it down nice n tite. had extras. works real good now. The yellow wheel was indeed spinning nice and slow. Thanks all is good now. I have t104 in metal and plastic. `Peace. Thanks for these directions. They're excellent - clear, concise. I used them this afternoon, and we're back in business. Hello Jim - We would suggest returning the T104 and getting the 110v T101 mechanism. carol - The T104 runs on 220V. Make sure your supply voltage to the timer is 220V. Check that the input voltage lines are connected to terminals 1 and 3 as shown in Step #14. Check that the white timer motor lines are also connected to terminals 1 and 3. Lastly, check that the yellow clock disc is engaged. Pull it out and release it a couple of time to make sure it engages with the timer motor gears. Just replaced a non functioning old Intermatic timer with same model T104. Checked that all is wired according to direction here. Turned back on and pool motor working fine but clock is NOT advancing. . . .!! RP - Unfortunately, Intermatic timers are designed to control 220V or 115V. As far as I know, there is no way to rewire them to control both levels of voltage. I have a 220v intermatic timer controlling my pump. How can I hook up a 110v item or plug to it? Can I just use one of the 110v legs coming into the box, but where would my neutral wire go? Obviously the ground wire goes to the ground. hello - Not that I am aware of. This is a 220V timer. Both of your supply wires are 110V and there is no neutral wire. The timer/clock is only set up to control 220V. Anonymous (T104 trippers) - No, it does not matter where the manual switch is set. When the yellow dial rotates, the ON tripper will contact the switch at the time you set and flip it to ON (or leave it at ON). When the dial rotates to your OFF position, the OFF tripper will flip the switch to OFF. Make sure you have both trippers installed and that one is an ON tripper and the other is an OFF tripper. One is longer than the other. You have a t104 are does it matter what the manual switch is set to will it still turn on and off if the timer is set to run at 10 a.m. and shut off at 3 p.m should it be in the off position all the time for the on position all the time would be leaving for several months but we wanted to run everyday and it doesn't seem to be doing that thank you. Frustrated - I assume you replaced the whole timer and not just the motor or the timer mechanism. Check that you have the correct timer for your voltage. T104 for 220V. T101 for 115V. Then check that the white motor wires are connected to terminals 1 and 3. Also, check that the two supply wires from the breaker box are attached to terminals 1 and 3 and that the grounding wire from the box is attached to the grounding lug on the timer. Turn the manual timer switch off. Take the "ON" and "OFF" trippers off the dial so they aren't a factor. The motor should run and the yellow dial should advance in time. My pool timer was 17 years old. I just had my pool resurfaced and shortly afterwards the timer quit working. If you looked into the peep hole you could see the gears turning but the clock dial didn't move (it was engaged, checked that). I purchased a new timer, installed it and the gears didn't even turn. Returned that one installed another new one. This one I could see the gears turning so I walked away to give the clock dial time to move. I came back later to find the breaker tripped at the box and also tripped the breaker at the main panel in the house. I reset the breakers and now the gears are no longer turning. What now? Anonymous (timer ground) - If your timer doesn't have a ground wire coming into it from the breaker box, you should rewire that circuit to include a ground wire. Trying to replace a timer, but there was no ground wire on the one being replaced. What's a solution? Stephen - Thank you for your feedback. You are correct. 12 gauge wire could not be used on a heater's 60 amp circuit. It would be more like 6 gauge. However, this timer installation is intended for a pump, not a heater. I do not see where we say that a 12 gauge wire is required to connect the timer to a heater. We could probably be clearer on how this timer is going to be used. It shows that 12 gauge wire is used to connect the timer to the heater. How can that be when at 60 amps that wire would not suffice? I'm confused. I have a 125 BTU Hayward heat pump and was told to use an Intermatic Timer 220 Volt Plastic Enclosure - T104P3. Does anyone have the same combo? If so, how did you wire it? i have 2 20amp circuits that are wired to box and one wire from panel shows 0 volts when grounded (neutral), the other 2 show 110. want it to control a new pump (set at 115) via timer and manual override. and (auto( temperature controlled /on/off switch that controls solar heating to pool. the intermatic switch is a T104M model. the A post is connected to the neutral, the other two wires to the line (which is 1 and 3 which have the associated clock wires), the pump is connected to the 2 and 4 post. clock runs correctly but the electric motor / pump does not work when manual switch is ON. haven't bothered to test to see if timer will start pump. without the pump wires connected, a voltage tester shows 0 when manual switch is off and 110 when on. with the wires connected a voltage tester shows 0 when manual switch is off and goes off the chart when manual is set on. 1st, am I using the correct switch? if not, which one? any ideas on how to fix or test? chipper - Make sure the white wires from the clock motor are attached to terminals 1 and 3 and not 2 and 4. If they are wired correctly, I'd replace the clock mechanism. See our guide on "How to Replace an Intermatic T104 Mechanism". chipper - The "ON" and "OFF" trippers are different. See step 28. Make sure you have placed an "ON" tripper where you want the pump to be turned on. Also, make sure the tripper is on tight so it flips the switch on. If this doesn't correct the problem, you may need to replace the timer mechanism. wire gauge - The selection of wire gauge between the timer and pump depends on three factors: HP, supply voltage, and distance. An 115V pump will use twice the amperage as a 230V pump. If the distance to your pump is less than 50 feet, for a 1HP or less pump, on 230V you would need 14 gauge wire - for 115V you would need 12 gauge wire. If the distance to the pump is between 50 feet and 100 feet and you have a 1 HP pump, 230V requires 12 gauge, 115V requires 8 gauge. For a 3/4 HP pump, 230V requires 12 gauge, 115V requires 10 gauge. What gauge/type wire should be used from timer to pool pump? Timer wiring - Are these two additional wires than what is shown in this guide and where are they. I would have to know more about the make and model of this timer to help you. The new timer has two black wires that the old timer doesn't have. Where do they go? Tino - I'm assuming you are trying to install a timer for a 220V system since you have two hot wires coming into the timer. And I'm not sure which timer mechanism you have but the T101M mechanism has the same 5 number of terminals as the T104M mechanism. A major difference between the T101 and T104 timers that you have to consider is the timer motor. The T104 runs on 220V; the T101 runs on 110V. I have the 101 series and I have two hot lines coming in and the timer only has tree terminals instead of five is there a way to ether buy extra terminals or there is deferent wiring options. mrjaydeeone - You should have a label inside the cover of the timer box that identifies your timer as a T101 for 110V, or a T104 for 220V. If that label is gone, take the timer mechanism out and look at the back of the timer motor. It will be labeled 110V or 220V specifying what voltage it uses. If your clock is not moving, it is likely that the motor has failed and you would only have to replace the motor. See our guide on "How To Replace an Intermatic T104 Clock Motor". Or if the whole mechanism has failed due to jammed gears, see our guide on "How to Replace an Intermatic T104 Mechanism". T104 timer wiring - When wiring a T104 Timer for 220V, the white wire in a 3 wire plus ground cable is not used. It is generally capped off inside the timer with a wing nut. T104M replacement - It not clear why you have 4 wires coming from the panel. For a 220V installation, you normally have one hot red and one hot black coming from the panel and attaching to terminals 1 and 2. A green ground would also be attached to the grounding lug. Power for the clock would come off of terminals 1 and 3. See our guide on "How to Replace an Intermatic T104 Mechanism" for more information. Question: I am replacing a T104M that has stopped working (with another T104M) and there are four wires coming from the panel(two black and two red). For the existing (broken) timer, the two black wires from the panel are connected to the two white wires from the clock motor, and the two red wires from the panel are connected to terminals 1 and 3. [There are also two red wires that connect to the equipment, which are connected to terminals 2 and 4 as you would expect. Should I (a) just copy this setup for the new timer (i.e. disconnect the white clock motor wires from terminals 1 and 3 and connect them directly to the two black wires from the panel, and connect the panel red wires to terminals 1 and 3), or (b) leave the clock motor wires connected to terminals 1 and 3 and also connect the black and red panel wires to terminals 1 and 3 (and if so,should I connect one red and one black to each of terminals 1 and 3), or (c) something else...? Jboy - The A post is only used in very special circumstances and is generally not wired to anything. Check your wiring against this guide again to see if you missed something. question What should the A post be connected to ? In the wiring diagram is says neutral .. when I connect it to the white neutral bar in the fuse box it trips the gfi same if I connect it to the ground bar ... this is a double pole switch with GFI. When not connected to anything the timer is not working?? 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Craig Goodwin slams the A-League for a "farcical" decision to hold the Sydney Grand Finals for three years Socceroos star Craig Goodwin has hit out at the A-League for striking a deal to play the next three men's and women's grand finals in Sydney. In a break from A-League tradition, the highest-ranked team will no longer earn the right to host the season decider. The NSW government has reportedly released an eight-figure sum to secure hosting rights from 2023. The league faced backlash from fans and players alike, with Goodwin, who appears in the promotional video accompanying the announcement, the most prominent figure to speak out. Western United are celebrating winning last season's grand final, which was held at AAMI Park in Melbourne. Fans have asked how the new arrangement will go if two non-Sydney teams take part in the biggest game of the year "I don't support it [the decision]. I'm a player but I'm also a fan," he tweeted. "The fans are the most valuable thing in football and as we have seen from the support across the country for football during the World Cup, they are the ones who create the atmosphere and the culture and what makes the game good. "Like many fans around the country, and as I said, I too am disappointed by this decision." In a statement on Monday, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) said the move is "designed to develop an engaging grand final experience" for fans. Last season, Melbourne Victory claimed the A-League Women's title by beating Sydney FC at Jubilee Stadium (pictured). Fans have blasted the decision to change the sport's finals system "Football fans now get the best of both worlds," APL chief executive Danny Townsend said in the statement. 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The Mariners and Western Sydney drew a respectable crowd of 42,102 to the same ground when they met in 2013. On the last occasion, Sydney FC attracted just 7,051 fans to CommBank Stadium after a COVID-ravaged 2020 season. Next year's ALW final is set for April 30, with the ALM decision on June 3. TaggedAustralian footballdaily mailNew South WalesSoccersportSydneyThe A-League ETH may start the week on a bullish note and these observations are to thank New owner for Jewson Socceroos legends Craig Foster and Mark Bosnich battle it out for the Argentina penalty in the World Cup semi-final Australia cancels ODI series against Afghanistan over Taliban restrictions on women's and girls' rights | Cricket news Brighton 2-4 Arsenal: Premier League – as it happened | Premier League

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But I will admit I am intrigued by the recent off screen drama of NCIS, one of my favorite shows. A number of major characters have left through the years, but Abby, everyone's favorite Goth-forensic scientist, seemed entrenched in her role. Who could blame Pauley Perrette for being bored with the same non-demanding role for 15 years? Especially as she approaches her 50th birthday. According to her biography she is also a director, producer, published writer, poet, photographer, spoken-word artist, and singer/songwriter in addition to other activities. She is leaving the show, but it seems that it is a poor dog who is getting the blame. The story goes that Mark Harmon, the major character in the show and also the executive producer, brought his dog, a Pit Bull, to work, and it bit someone, requiring 15 stitches. After that, he may or may not have continued bringing the dog to work depending on the line of gossip. It makes no sense to me that he would endanger other people but the gossip is that Perrette alone had the nerve to complain about the on-going presence of the dog and this drove a wedge into their relationship. Supposedly an arrangement was quietly put in place to keep the two from filming together. During the last season they supposedly did their scenes on different days and the rest was done by editing. SO… Perrette will seek new challenges, NCIS will go on, and it's all the dog's fault. In addition to all the other services provided to humans by dogs, it seems they also take the blame for various human foibles. Shish! Sometimes we forget it is ALL THE HUMANS FAULT!!! I dont believe her story, who would bring a dangerous dog to work? I knew she left but didn't know why. Thanks for letting me know what you know. I hope this is just tabloid fodder and Mark Harmon is not being an insensitive jerk. I cannot imagine him allowing his dog to bite someone and then continue to bring it on set. Thanks for such a beautiful post. No doubt, you are a very skilled blogger. Just keep up this type of good work. Well who is to know if it is true, but if it is, he should NOT be bringing his dog on set. That's just a lawsuit waiting to happen. Let's hope this is just gossip. It seems too implausible to be true, but stranger things have been proven.

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Q: Prefech many to many relation for one class instance I want to limit the queries for a detail view. I want to access multiple many to many fields for one class instance in less query. It seems prefetch_related doesn't work with get and the server hits he database for every manytomany field. JobInstance = Job.objects.get(pk=id).prefetch_related('cities').prefetch_related('experience_level') A: You can let it work, by reordering it, like: job_instance = Job.objects.prefetch_related('cities', 'experience_level').get(pk=id) A .prefetch_related(..) is defined on a QuerySet, when you perform a .get(..) then you fetch the object, and you are no longer working with a queryset. But for a single object, .prefetch_related(..) will not improve efficiency. After all, .prefetch_related(..) will make here two extra queries to fetch the related objects, exactly as much as not prefetching, and later evaluating the related objects of the job_instance. .prefetch_related(..) is therefore useful when you want to fetch the related objects of multiple objects in bulk.

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About TWD Evan Morris Please help support The Word Detective! Search The Word Detective and our family of websites: This is the easiest way to find a column on a particular word or phrase. To search for a specific phrase, put it between quotation marks. Comments are OPEN. We deeply appreciate the erudition and energy of our commenters. Your comments frequently make an invaluable contribution to the story of words and phrases in everyday usage over many years. Please note that comments are moderated, and will sometimes take a few days to appear. « February 2011 Issue Dolly » Mexican standoff Lose/Lose Dear Word Detective: I have been trying for some years to determine the origin, and original meaning, of the term, "Mexican standoff." At one time, one could not find this anywhere (or anywhere that I found); but now, there are some "authorities" that provide a definition, but no origin. As far as I can see, those definitions define what is usually called a "standoff"; there is no is no information as to what would render a standoff "Mexican." My belief is that the term "Mexican standoff" refers to a particular kind of standoff, christened for some incident (in the Mexican-American War, perhaps?). I have a vague recollection of being told by someone (not an authority) that a "Mexican" standoff is one in which either advance or retreat would be fatal for either side, whereas in a normal standoff, one or both sides may have the possibility of non-fatal retreat. I have no solid references for this, however. If you can solve this one, I will be tremendously thankful and impressed. — Mikael. Hey, me too, because the question itself is giving me an anxiety attack. I have a lifelong aversion to personal confrontations, so I rarely end up in any sort of standoff. In fact, I routinely agree to all sorts of things just to avoid conflict, which is how I've managed to wind up simultaneously belonging to the Church of Scientology, the Jehovah's Witnesses, the Young Socialists League, the NRA and PETA. I've definitely got to stop answering the door. Your question about "Mexican standoff," a phrase which first appeared in print around 1891, is actually two questions: first, how does a Mexican standoff differ from a "regular" standoff? Secondly, what makes that kind of standoff "Mexican"? As to the first question, opinions evidently vary. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) defines "standoff" (they prefer "stand-off," which seems a bit stand-offish) as "Any uneasy stalemate or deadlock; an impasse," but also as "A draw or tie, as in a game…," a definition that Oxford notes comes from an 1895 dictionary. A "Mexican standoff" seems to be a subset of the more general "standoff." The OED defines "Mexican standoff" as "A deadlock, stalemate, impasse; a roughly equal (and frequently unsatisfactory) outcome to a conflict in which there is no clear winner or loser," and The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English defines the term as "A situation in which nobody clearly has the advantage or emerges a clear winner." The key difference between a "Mexican standoff" and a garden variety "standoff" seems to be the equal strength of the two parties and thus the lack of a clear result. A regular standoff may be a temporary roadblock or impasse, in negotiations, for example, that eventually ends in either a surrender or an agreement, albeit grudgingly. A "Mexican standoff," however, is a complete stalemate, and both sides lose by being forced to walk away without a victory. Several sources I have found suggest that the "Mexican" modifier in the phrase refers to a supposed proclivity of 19th century Mexican "bandits" for running away from a fair fight. But the first example of "Mexican standoff" found so far in print used the phrase to describe a baseball game ending in a tie, and subsequent uses employ the term as a simple synonym of "stalemate" with nary an actual Mexican in sight. The "Mexican" in "Mexican standoff" is thus almost certainly just another entry in the long and shameful roster of US slang terms employing "Mexican" as a slur meaning "fraudulent, inferior, or marked by poverty, poor sanitation, lack of sophistication or ignorance." Such formations as "Mexican bankroll" (one large denomination bill wrapped around a roll of smaller bills), "Mexican athlete" (a phony braggart) and "Mexican breakfast" (a cigarette and a glass of water) all reflect the same derogatory national rivalry. A "Mexican standoff," in this light, is called "Mexican" because it is pointless, inconclusive and unproductive, not because it has any actual connection to Mexico. March 3rd, 2011 | Category: columns, February 2011 26 comments to Mexican standoff March 8, 2011 at 2:19 pm · Reply Somewhere, probably from a movie or TV, I got the idea that a Mexican standoff describes two people facing each other and pointing loaded weapons: not just a stalemate, but one that is almost impossible to safely extricate oneself from. Being first to shoot, second to shoot, or not shooting at all could be fatal, as could walking away. I've always thought a Mexican stand-off was one involving three parties rather than two. In a two-party stand-off each is preventing the other from making some move to resolve the conflict, but in the three-party situation each is preventing the one in front of them from making a move while being threatened from the side. An example should make this idea much clearer: person A is pointing a gun at person B who is pointing a gun at person C who is pointing a gun at person A. Nobody can fire first because even if they hit and kill their target they will still be shot in turn by the third party. Compare this to just A and B pointing guns at each other, where the person who fires first at least has some hope that the other person won't be able to shoot back. I've understood this to be the definition for decades, but don't know where 'Mexican' comes into it or where I got the idea from – probably I absorbed it from some movie or other. Certainly both two- and three-way shoot-outs are common in action movies and TV shows, but clearly my definition is not the common interpretation. Arch Stanton I agree with Nathan in that I've always thought it was a three-way standoff. A great cinematic example can be found near the end of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly". However, I don't believe that movie specifically referred to it as a "Mexican Standoff", and I don't know where or when I learned this distinction, so I will defer to Mr. Morris's research with many thanks. Speaking of standoffs, I'm trying to submit a question to the site, but no code appears. The site refuses to submit my question without my first verifying the code, but fails to provide me with a code to verify (perhaps it's more of a Catch-22?). I imagine it must be one of those spoof-proof squiggly alphabet things, but it does not appear on the web page. Sad-faced emoticon. a "mexican standoff" is what nathan said. it was originated by an italian-american spaghetti western film director, sergio leone. a group of three or more people would each point their gun at a different person in the group. No, the term wasn't originated by Sergio Leone. It was in print long before he made any movies. May 7, 2011 at 11:39 pm · Reply Sorry, I always heard the roll of $1s with a $20 on the outside called a Philadelphia bankroll… April 3, 2012 at 4:44 pm · Reply I always heard the roll of $1s with a $20 on the outside called a Jewish bankroll… Pick whichever group you want to slur I guess Fred B At least 80 years ago and certainly 60 years ago, long before Italian produced western flicks, any American man or boy understood the phrase. It was used in many movies and western novels to describe an armed confrontation with no likely winner. These stand-offs might end in gunfire, but more likely the parties would disengage with nothing settled. Mexicans were not normally involved. It is certainly possible though that the term when first used in some early popular novel or movie a Mexican or Mexicans were parties. I speculate that the Mexican was intended to denote a slightly exotic origin or experience for the person using the term, "You know what they call this down Mexico way" or to incorporate the historically accurate background of Mexico as a corrupt and violent country. In other times and places this might have been called a Turkish, Italian, Slavic or Spanish stand-off. June 30, 2011 at 11:52 pm · Reply Well some of you seem to forget history a little. Back in the day in the era of the wild west, cowboys, and bandits, mexicans road the wild west from texas to california and northern mexico. A lot of gun fights and confrontations probably lead to standoffs and it probably became famous becasue mexicans and their six shooters ended up in these situations like "mexican standoffs." O and i thought the last paragraph was a bite racist. mexican breakfast? a cigarette and water really? pff i dont know what kind of mexicans you know but the ones i know have feasts for breakfast its delicious. David O. I read in a book of Mexican history that during the period of 1821 to 1857 there were many instances of political factions in Mexico City assembling armed mobs and then staring at each other across the plaza for many hours, both sides unwilling to start something, or to pull out. That ended in 1857 with the outbreak of the Reform War. johnny rocket can you cite your source? what book was it? EFREYNOLDS just recently I used the phrase "mexican standoff", I am asking if that is offensive to the Mexican culture because I lived in Juarez for three months and I would never want to offend my people. I am jewish, however, I feel I am not "jewish" but a person of all cultures. Whereever I am I absorb that culture and understand the meaning of community. I have a love of unity so I would never want to say anything to offend any ethnic group. If someone could give me an understanding where that came from I would be grateful. I read all your theorys, however, are there any historians out there? I am a Mexican what Mexican standoff means is that no body wins every body looses is a Mexican trade you may think what ever you want about a Mexican but you do not want to be involve in a Mexican standoof because no body makes it, all ways blow my mind how certain people try to make sense of things that does not have anything to do with them or their culture. October 30, 2011 at 11:40 am · Reply Hi, Thaks a lot for sharing, my name is Hector, from Chile. I love the Mexican Culture, I have a Mariachis Group here in Chile I've been in a few modern standoffs IN Mexico, and it is true, nobody wins. These are usually minor, involving 2 cars coming from opposite directions on a one-lane road, for example. In one case someone I consider a grown-up man, refused to budge and got out of his car and walked up the hill (trying to have the last word, it would seem). The only problem was he left his two dogs and me in the vehicle, while other cars were piling up behind and everyone yelling to move, but neither car would back up. Finally I left, as the man was walking back down the hill with a baseball bat. You get the picture. In my humble opinion, it is two egos clashing with neither being willing to yield. A no-win situation. The term was used when, in 1865, the armed commerce raider "Shenandoah" of the Confederate States Navy dropped anchor in Hobson's Bay, Williamstown (Melbourne) and was sliped for repairs to her shaft bearing. On close inspection, it became apparent that the ship had been renamed, its original name "Sea King" not quite obliterated. This ship had intercepted and destroyed 9 ships bound for US ports between Cape Town and Melbourne. Mr Wiliam Blanchard, the US consul based in Melbourne, requested that the Australian Governor Darling cease repair on this 'pirate' ship, resulting in 100 fully armed police and militia surrounding and preventing the re-launch of "Shenandoah". The ship's captain, Lt Waddel, promptly ordered the guns of his ship to be loaded and trained on Williamstown, causing the immediate official reaction of ordering the guns of Fort Gellibrand (a multiple battery) to be loaded and trained on "Shenandoah". April 4, 2012 at 2:17 am · Reply With all due respect, Carmen, it's always better to type links or propely quote than to copypast directly from the wiktionary, especially if the uninteresting story has nothing to do with the origin of the expression (it does not mention when or how the term was used). Anyway, according to several comments here, the term was widely used before 1865. Even though the origin of the expression is, most likely, unknown, I found the following article quite interesting: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MexicanStandoff Sam Clements I think I found the source of the original menaing of "Mexican standoff." http://listserv.linguistlist.org/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1307D&L=ADS-L&P=R2286&I=-3&d=No+Match%3BMatch%3BMatches A story from 1876, set in Mexico, in which the meaning was given–""We will call it a stand-off, a Mexican stand-off, you lose you money, but you save your life!" Took a Shot October 6, 2013 at 5:23 am · Reply […] we need is give and take, and yet, the political Mexican Standoff is most […] We all can see a Mexican Standoff in Matrix Revolutions, search for the scene at Club Hel… In a duel, the first to shoot resolves the conflict, thus in a Mexican Standoff the firts to shoot lose the advantage, giving all the chance to the second subject… Mexican standoff. A complex problem where you do not move nor let the other move. Because no body wants to take responsibility nor lose. In Mexico it is said "Ni cacha, ni picha, ni deja batear". Effectively both parties are stale and no progress is made. You can say, whatever you want, but this only reflects how tremendously sensible and brave Mexican, and every other people, gotta be to solve these kind of problems. A revised definition: In a standoff both parties are locked. But in a regular standoff, both parties are tie, because they neutralize each other. But in a Mexican standoff, no body is willing to take the first step since all are equally prone to lose something. When there is nothing to lose, it is easy to be a hero, but when both parties have a lot to lose, no one wants to be the fool who gave the other the advantage. I do not even think that definition has any Mexican particularity since it may well apply to any society in the world! In my personal point of view this only reflects how tremendously sensible and brave people, have to be to solve these kind of problems. Having Grown up in a Mexican-American household I have actually heard about the origin of the Mexican standoff. How true it is or not isn't something I'm willing to bet on but I've heard the same version from different older people in the family. It's actually a topic of interest for me. I have to do a little more research to be sure of all the details but this is what I've been told. During one of the many conflicts between Mexico and the U.S. . Mexican Rebels and U.S. military forces came into contact in a small Mexican town on the Mexican-American border. The Mexican Rebels stood on one side of the main street while U.S. forces stood on the opposite. They stood there for hours on end, all the while, no one drew their weapons. The Mexican Rebels led a hard life. Living of the desert and constantly on the move they were used to harsh enviroments and situations. The story goes that there was an exchange of dialogue between leaders at first, then it became a "my penis is bigger than yours battle". The Mexican Rebels stood there toe to toe with the opposition for approximately 3 days. Waiting to see who would draw first or just retreat. Apparently the last American Soldier could stand no more. The Americans eventually retreated from the Mexican town and met the Rebels on a different battlefield. It's obviously not a popular American story because they were (for whatever reason) the ones to back down. Again this is the version I've always heard and thus "The Mexican Standoff" Interestingly, the first two pop ups on a google search into " mexican standoff origion", both state Australia as the actual origion of the phrase. God alone knows why, as mexicans in the late nineteenth centruy, were few and far between… And still are. But perhaps roving novilists, weith their oftentimes new and/ or quirky turns of phrase, wwere a more travelled and colorful group Joel Bronstein I read years ago, it refers to an incident in the war in Mexico. When an American general was pursuing the Mexican army. But the French army were still there. So there was three opponents! And if one opponent tried to neutralize the second opponent, then the third opponent would have a clear advantage at neutralizing the first opponent! The Word Detective by Subscribing. Follow @word_detective Makes a great gift! Click cover for more. 400+ pages of science questions answered and explained for kids -- and adults! FROM ALTOIDS TO ZIMA, by Evan Morris We depend on you! Please support The Word Detective by Subscribing. Copyright © 2020 Evan Morris & Kathy Wollard - All Rights Reserved

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The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin Vee / 30 December 2017 Thank you to Penguin Random House and the First to Read program for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. I don't usually read books that are like this one. If I had to classify this into a genre, I would probably consider this a literary novel. However, I thought the premise was an interesting one, and worth reading. Here is my review: If you were told the date of your death, how would it shape your present? It's 1969 in New York City's Lower East Side, and when the Gold children hear of a psychic who can tell anyone the day they die, they decide to visit her. What they didn't expect is that the prophecies they receive will change their lives forever. The youngest, Simon, escapes to the West Coast on a search for love; Klara, the closest in age to Simon, decides to pursue her dream of becoming a magician but soon finds herself obsessed with blurring reality and fantasy; Daniel, the eldest boy, becomes an army doctor in the hopes of controlling fate; and Varya, the eldest of them all, throws herself into the search for longevity through science. I thought this was a very thought-provoking read. The story is told from the perspectives of all 4 siblings, with each one getting their own section that traverses the entirety of their lives. And their lives are very different. I liked reading about how each character was affected by their prophecy and the way it shaped/influenced their future decisions. Their paths were all so unique and that really made each character stand out to me. Some stories stood out to me more than others, but I have a feeling that most people would also feel this way. I d want to give a note to caution to some readers: if you are expecting a story with elements of magical realism, you will be disappointed; apart from this prophecy, which occurs in the very beginning of the novel, there is nothing fantastical that occurs. While I don't think the writing was spectacular, I think the story more than makes up for it. I would be lying if I said I never wondered when and how I would die – but how would this knowledge affect me? Would I try to disprove the prophecy or work harder to make it come true? Or would I not believe in it at all? Either way, it would definitely affect my life. I thought the author captured a lot of these scenarios and delivered them quite nicely, allowing the reader to come to their own conclusions without it being delivered to them by a character or through dialogue. I found myself understanding the actions and emotions of all of the characters, and I felt a strong emotional connection to them all as they struggled through their lives. Each story resonated with me in its own way and it led to a very insightful read. Was it everything I had dreamed it would be? No. Even though I enjoyed this novel a great deal, there was this feeling that something was missing. However, this was a powerful and thoughtful read, and I would recommend this to anyone who likes literary fiction, and novels that cause them to question their own existence and mortality. Why Mummy Drinks by Gill Sims Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent

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Q: Pass first item of subscribed data to service I am developing angular application where I need apply following mechanism: My view has 2 parts (list of items and detail if selected item). User can click on some item, and next service fetch additional data for that item and show them in detail view. Also I want select first item automatically on start if is available. Here is my service: @Injectable() export class ItemService { private url: string; private itemSource = new BehaviorSubject<Item>(null); selectedItem = this.itemSource.asObservable(); constructor(private http: HttpClient) { this.url = 'http://localhost:8080/api/item'; } getItems(): Observable<Item[]> { let observable = this.http.get<Item[]>(this.url) .map(items => items.map(item => { return new Item(item); })); return observable; } selectItem(item: Item) { return this.http.get<Item>(this.url + '/' + item.id) .map(item => new Item(item)) .subscribe(t => this.itemSource.next(t)); } } in detail component I am subscribing selected item like this: ngOnInit() { this.itemService.selectedItem.subscribe(item => this.selectedItem = item); } and following code is from my component where I displayed list of items. I also want set selected item after data are subscribed but my code isn't works. I am iterating items[] property in html template and data are showed, but when I access to this array after I subscribed data I got undefined. Can you please fix my code? Thanks! public items = []; constructor(private itemService: ItemService) { } ngOnInit() { this.itemService.getItems() .subscribe( data => this.items = data, err => console.log(err), function () { console.log('selected data', this.items); // this prints undefined if (this.items && this.items.length) { this.itemService.selectedItem(this.items[0]) } }); } A: Your problem is that you are not using an arrow function for the complete callback in your call to subscribe. As you see, you are using arrow functions for next and error. When you define a new function with function(...) {...} you're creating a new context, and so the this keyword changes its meaning. The difference between arrow function and normal functions (besides being more elegant, in my opinion), is that arrow functions do not define a new context for this, and so the meaning of that keyword is the same as in the context they are defined. So, in your next and error callbacks, this is your component, but in your call to complete, this is, most surely, a reference to window, which does not have an items property, hence the undefined. Change your code to: public items = []; constructor(private itemService: ItemService) { } ngOnInit() { this.itemService.getItems() .subscribe( data => this.items = data, err => console.log(err), () => { console.log('selected data', this.items); // this prints undefined if (this.items && this.items.length) { this.itemService.selectedItem(this.items[0]) } }); } I imagine you used the function keyword there because that function had not arguments, but you can express that with the syntax () => expression, or () => {...} data => this.items = data, after all, is a simpler and more elegant way of writing (data) => { return this.items = data; }

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Ohio Nurtures Businesses Born and Raised at Home By Paulette ThomasStaff Reporter of The Wall Street Journal March 31, 1997 11:59 pm ET Ohio has a simple strategy for economic development: Grow your own companies. These days, rather than trying to lure giant corporations from elsewhere, Ohio is more likely to use its development dollars to nurture its own small and midsize businesses, lavishing training dollars upon them and linking them with foreign-trade partners. Over the past three years, that approach has pushed the state to the No. 1 ranking for new facilities and expansions -- including offices, factories and distribution centers -- with 2,612, according to Site Selection Magazine, which tracks the growth. Texas follows in second place at 1,968 for the same period. Nearly all of Ohio's growth came from companies already in the state. One benefit: Ohio's unemployment rate has plummeted to 4.3% of the work force from 7.2% in 1992. Concentrates on Volume "Everyone and their grandmother is competing for the big deals," says Donald Jakeway, the state's director of economic development. "We'd rather have 10 small ones. We're after volume." More states are rethinking their economic-development strategies, as incentives dangled before corporations reach crippling levels. Last week, in a survey by the Council of State Governments, 32 economic-development officials said that they expect the number of business-incentive programs they offer to stabilize or decline over the next five years. Although Ohio said in the survey that it expects to increase its use of incentives, the state is most likely to dole them out to home-grown companies, Mr. Jakeway says. Last year, the state spent $104.6 million on economic development, not including federal funds.

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Not a brand that's usually associated with the hot summer months, Baileys has launched its Strawberries & Cream limited edition in the UK at a time when this delicious treat is on the mind of every Wimbledon fan, and as one of the nation's favourite sporting events, begins. Baileys Strawberries & Cream was launched in the US this spring, complete with a deliciously playful bottle design by the New York agency. The animation will run across July on OOH screens and social channels.

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Myki #2 1 2 3 ... 52 53 of 160 54 ... 158 159 160 Sorry, no Myki mates on buses so afar as I know. And with such a large and dispersed bus network the chances of meeting one would be about the same as the proverbial needle in a haystack. I have yet to see a Myki mate at a station though of course I know they exist and are out there somewhere. The latest version of Myki "help" from our local bus drivers seems to be "Stick with the old system if the new doesn't work", which sits uncomfortably alongside the previous advice to Metcard users to "Swipe it on the new thing now" if the ticket or validator was playing up! As well a Myki user was greeted by a 782 driver tersely with "I hope you're not going past Balnarring with that". In other words beyond Zone 2. Posted: 28 Aug 2010 10:44 Brendan03 Chief Commissioner I'm sure there'd probably still be a running thread on it if the Internet existed when metcard was introduced "Brendan03" http://groups.google.com/groups/search?q=metcard Note all the posts from the late-90s during the Metcard rollout. "dbowen" Thanks danny boy. Will have a look when I get back home. The iPad is great for normal forums but I'm not game to attempt google groups on this. Calt, perhaps best keep your head low and mouth shut for a while unless you want this job to go the same way your last two dozen did. Gwiwer, mates have been placed at bus interchanges, many stations in the suburbs including staffed and non staffed as well as bus interchanges and platform stops, I believe they've also been working onboard trams since the launch. Contact Brendan03 Attila76 Junior Train Controller APU AOs regularly travel in cabs, as again they think they're slightly better than everyone else because they're plain clothed! so people that don't have the proper authority travel in cabs all the time. "calt" Are you talking about during work hours or after work? During working hours, APU usually travel in cars. When they do take the train, they're out looking for graffers and new graffiti on the line, you get the best vantage point from the cab. From the windows in the carriage, you aren't likely to see as much especially at night when you see bugger all. They don't think they're better than everyone because they're plain clothed, they think they're better than everyone because their job largely consists of driving around, sitting about, booking someone once a fortnight, and getting heaps of praise for it My contention is that it already happens, so 'brendan03', take your pre-set ways of thinking somewhere else. Sure sometimes rules are bent, but this is an everyday occurrence. If the two are happy enough to travel together, then I'm sure you can charge your HHDs as well. AO's are allowed to travel in cabs (according to the Transport Regs.) but it is ultimately up to the driver. Cabs aren't particularly spacious to begin with, the HHD's and their chargers aren't small, and there would be cables everywhere. It just isn't practical. Sometimes it's on as soon as you walk into the train, no time to shuffle into a cab to get a HHD. The same goes for getting off the train, it isn't always a leisurely exit. No time for logging on/off. You'd also have passengers following you in, not always with the best intentions either. Human nature (and AO's are human, or so they tell me) dictates laziness and complacency, so you'd have AO's not replacing HHD's because they can't be stuffed. Some trains would have none, some would have too many, most not charging. Contact Attila76 Ultimately the cab is the driver's workspace and they are the individual responsible for the train, its safety and that of all those on board. It must be a matter for personal choice within the Rules as to whether a driver permits anyone else to travel with them. Melbourne cabs are remarkably spacious by the standards of many other operators. Try squeezing in with the driver in a British emu cab for example! There is a small operational need for observations to be made from the cab as mentioned when attempting to detect offences of vandalism but since our trains are no longer designed nor equipped to operate with guards (whether they travel in a rear cab or elsewhere) then likewise there is nowhere else for AOs to travel. In any case they should be out and about in the passenger saloons performing the role they are there to do. If the HHDs cannot be relied upon to operate as intended then that is surely a matter for the supplier and customer to resolve. And given the blowout in costs already I would hope this to be at the supplier's cost. Tool Junior Train Controller 2 of my early morning Parliament touch offs this week are listed as 'fare product sale'. This is using myki pass. The card has a balance which hasn't been touched. Contact Tool mrmoopt Chief Commissioner "Brendan03" whatever you say, but I can say my work history has a much better track record than you say it is, after all, it's mine and not yours. Dismissing me at work currently for doing my job correctly due to having different ideas is actually a form of harassment. I'm saying this because 'brendan03' you're not my boss. And even if they do, I have the capacity to find another job. But thanks for your concern. I really appreciate it. Just for the record, if we pay by old school convention rule of tenure, I've been on this open forum longer than you have. Respect different views. Contact mrmoopt SueB Locomotive Fireman Location: Mt Evelyn I'm willing to give Myki a go at least for a month. I'm 50 years old but we have to keep up with the technology. I remember Metcard being introduced years ago too. I also remember the days when we all had to buy single tickets on trams in the 1970s. People don't like change but I think we have to give it a go at least. I remember the red rattlers with all the doors open wide on a hot day. Now people complain if a door is stuck open on today's trains. I'm sure in a year or so we won't even be complaining about Myki. Contact SueB liron Junior Train Controller I remember the red rattlers with all the doors open wide on a hot day. Now people complain if a door is stuck open on today's trains. "SueB" Yes I remember. I heard tha these days, if a door is stuck open the train won't even leave. Contact liron Last Visited: 18 Mar 2015 23:42 Sir Thomas Bent Minister for Railways Location: Banned Sorry, no Myki mates on buses so afar as I know. "Gwiwer" They were at the Box Hill bus interchange about two weeks ago. Contact Sir Thomas Bent "Sir Thomas Bent" Thanks "Sir Thomas Bent". I'll get my mum to look out for them. I do hope they have patience when talking to older people - the Myki mates all seem to be quite young. By the way my Mum does go through the Box Hill interchange. She lives in Burwood but shops in Box Hill. AzN_dj Chief Commissioner Location: Along route 69 Myki Mates have been assigned to major bus interchanges, but aren't always there. I have seen them at Monash and Chadstone before, so they do exist. According to MX, there has been a large take-up in myki since they allowed it to be used on trams and buses. Appears that this is what everyone was waiting for. Contact AzN_dj DalyWaters Chief Commissioner Question for Revenue! I believe that South Australia is signing up to buy Myki to be their ticketing system. If that is to be the case, is there any possibility of having inter-operability of our Myki cards? The road toll operators have been able to work together so that the one Tag is able to be read and billed on all Eastern State toll roads. Being able to use a Victorian Myki card to travel on an SA train would really start to make the card useful. It would also do wonders for the possibility of selling the Myki system to NSW once it is bedded in. Contact DalyWaters DalyWaters, from what I am aware of, yes the cards will be able to work cross-city/area. I know that in Japan this occurs between the operators and cities. But initially they won't be running them cross-city. The main focus is to get fares working for the area! Tremere Train Controller "DalyWaters" Interestingly ACS and Keane (as 'Wave consortium') both bid independently for Sydney's contract.. Someone else going to be making myki readers in the future? Sydney has awarded their latest attempt to Cubic transportation systems. Contact Tremere dbowen Assistant Commissioner Previous reports said it was a system used in Montreal and Houston. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/patrick-conlon-announces-public-transport-smartcards/story-e6frea6u-1225827904134 http://www.southaustralia.biz/Article/NewsDetail.aspx?id=804 Contact dbowen Edith Chief Commissioner Location: Line 1 from Porte de Vincennes bound for Bastille station I have recently been using my own MYKI a bit more. I think it is great. I do not have to have a pocketful of different Metlink cards - eg Zone1 2 hr, Zone 1/2 2hr, weekend saver, etc. I hated having commenced a Zone 1 day ticket and then having to make an unexpected visit to Zone 2 territory. MYKI has changed that for me. I can be more spontaneous and it will choose the best ticket for me. The other weekend I neded to visit Sunbury (end of Zone 2 on Vline). I decided to try out MYKI. I took my first ride to the city - I was billed for a Zone1 2 hour. Upon arrival at Sunbury, I was charged the incremental amount to take it to a Zone1/2 2 hr. Then when I got back to the city, it had upgraded my ticket to a Sunday Saver, with the last journey home from the city at no charge. Posted: 02 Sep 2010 11:43 Contact Edith tomohawk Chief Commissioner Location: Getting The Met to get around "Edith" Surely that can't be right. If you listen to the gwi...luddites on this forum Myki is going to end the world, rape our children, and cause horses to eat each other. Contact tomohawk I had my first Myki experience today. I hadn't used it before as it wasn't available on the bus. I topped up on line a few days ago with 30 days zone 1 and 2. I touched on with no problem this morning. It was confusing as it said zero and no date of expiry but still worked. Touched on at Lilydale station and then touched off at Flagstaff - still no date of expiry showing which is confusing. But I presumed it was okay as it let me through. Touched on coming home tonight and it now shows date of expiry which is also confusing as it says expires 2 October 3am. This is confusing as it really will expire on the night of 1 October and I need to start a new one on 2 October. I'll be tucked up in bed at 3am! Also does anyone know whether eventually the expiry date will show when scanning on at station barriers instead of just saying "CSC pass" xav Beginner Today was my first time actually seeing all the boarding passengers using myki!!! 903 bus. Contact xav heisdeadjim Chief Commissioner Sue, it's showing the expiry date as correct. The ticketing day ends at 3am. So "3am October 2" makes perfect sense. The "CSC Pass" message is simply a limitation of what the frankenbarriers can say, stands for "Customer Smart Card Pass". Contact heisdeadjim This, SueB, is why you should trust the dodgy-looking bloke behind the window at Lilydale. Someone I know? Eventually, yes, when the current gates have been replaced. The new ones will look like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ptua/3943875943/ "heisdeadjim" Maybe... davesvline Chief Commissioner Location: 1983-1998 Not to be a scrooge but....... Myki is Suburban Melbourne is it not ??, Ie Trains, Trams and Buses?? ie Not V/Line - as in not country, as in not Victoria forum?? Perhaps I'm wrong - but this thread just looks out of place where it is?? Contact davesvline Subscribers: Gwiwer

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Home › News › #PHANTASYMIX 42: Nikki Nair Phantasy · #PHANTASYMIX 42: Nikki Nair Few artists have made as much of an underground impact in 2021 as Nikki Nair, and deservedly so. Now based in Atlanta, Nair has tapped into the legacy of Midwestern rave in the United States of America and applied a fresh spin, somehow connecting the dots and dancefloors of his Tennessee upbringing and the bass-pleasures of the UK. Wildly prolific and technically brilliant, Nair has released transatlantically on labels such as Scuffed and Banoffee Pies, landing unexpectedly on Dirtybird with a four-track EP 'More Is Different', that included 'Socket', perhaps the weirdest dance floor banger of a similarly weird 2021. Already wildly prolific, Phantasy are pleased to host Nair's follow-up to a number of 'Production Only' mixes with a taste of the records he's been digging this year, following recents gigs at the likes of Bossa Nova Civic Club and Nowadays, with a UK tour topped off by an appearance at Fabric. Chatting briefly via email to John Loveless, Nair talks about finding his sound from guilty pleasures, EDM echoes and Tatty Scones on tour. You've turned in not one, but two 'All Production' mixes recently, focused entirely on your own, excellent solo work. With this, we get to hear a little more of what you're listening to. Just how much time do you spend producing, versus listening to new music? I think I spend way more time producing than listening to new music— I always feel like I'm behind with finding new music! Usually I spend the days leading up to DJ sets frantically searching for new music, but otherwise I'm mainly thinking about my own productions. Your releases so far are notable for their ability and intent to capture the essence of different styles, be that dubstep, breaks, electro or anything else. Do you consciously make the effort to 'learn' a different style, and if so, how much of that is built from pure experimentation and how much from tutorials, etc. I love listening to different styles of music. I think as I listen to them I learn them or at least am always trying to imagine how they are made. When I'm in the studio I usually end up making a style by accident. Sometimes it's like a joke I'm making for myself that turns serious, or sometimes it's just that I've saturated my ears with a new genre and it's all I can think to make. I don't think I've ever been able to watch more than like 30 seconds of a youtube tutorial video before closing it and deciding to make a track. But I do have friends who show me techniques, and I sometimes read through internet forums and stuff for specific techniques. You're from Knoxville, Tennessee, a city with a very well-established musical heritage, but not so much related to electronic music or club culture. You now live in Atlanta, where the musical landscape is at least somewhat more in your wheelhouse. What were your early experiences or impressions of electronic music? Growing up in Knoxville, there wasn't a big dance music scene that I knew about at the time, so a lot of the electronic music I heard was from the internet. I got really into drum and bass but didn't know anyone else who liked it that much. I think a lot of people liked kind of artsy rock oriented music a lot there, but mainly only liked electronic music if Pitchfork said it was good first. I think the kind of dance music I truly loved growing up— aggressive drum and bass— was definitely not Pitchfork material, and therefore also quite uncool, so it was largely a guilty pleasure for me. More recently, you've been playing across the UK, embarking on a tour covering a diverse range of towns and venues, from Aberdeen to Fabric. Given your style - heavy and heavily eclectic - I am not surprised you've so readily found an audience here. How has the tour across UK 'clubland' been for you in the absolute depths of winter? What have been the musical and maybe even culinary highlights? It was very fun! Every event I've gone to I've met people who know so much about dance music and love it just as much as me, and it's amazing. Actually Aberdeen was both a musical and culinary highlight… The vibe at that party was just perfect for some reason, and also the promoter hooked us up with a proper Scottish breakfast which included tatty scones, butteries, blood pudding, square sausages, bacon, and beans. It was a heavy breakfast, but one I won't forget. It's been nearly a decade since the peak of EDM in the United States. As a citizen heavily involved in dance music, and as someone releasing on labels such as Dirtybird that were, at least for a time somewhat analogous to the evolution of that moment, what do you think the legacy of the EDM sound is to American audiences and club culture? As much as it's cool to hate EDM as an underground dance music DJ, I think it's also reasonable to acknowledge that for a lot of Americans it was the first time electronic music actually felt bigger and more important than rock and roll. EDM to me represented a permanent legitimising of DJ culture in the states where it wasn't before. Of course it was whitewashed and had all the soul and guts sucked out of it— that's the only way anything has ever become huge in this country— but it still opened a lot of doors for dance music in the US, many of which have yet to be entered. John Loveless, December 2021.

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Posted on July 25, 2017 July 25, 2017 by Jack Hopkin "Jack Hopkin's Curiosity Shoppe is a bucolic place populated by gnomes and faeries, stocked with musky muskets and antiquated leather bound volumes in ancient tongues. A village green with a resident town crier (yours truly) shouting old news over the clopping cobbled streets. In other words, a column dedicated to recommendations from the peak of the psychedelic era, undiscovered in plain sight, and often fabled much like Atlantis. Make yourself at home and look among the wares on display…" Another edition of the Curiosity Shoppe means yet another opportunity for me to empty my brain's chamber-pot, and hopefully you enjoy the contents because they certainly like you very much. Feathers, late 60's That is to say, there are plenty of worthy sounds to be added to the roster today. For a start, the doorbell to this shoppe is sure to chime "Ching-a-Ling". For those in the know, in between being the razor sharp mod responsible for 'Can't Help Thinking About Me' and 'I Dig Everything' to morphing into the cosmic troubadour behind 'Space Oddity', David Bowie was a member of a folk trio by the name of Feathers, which a little sparrow tells me (courtesy of a friend of a friend of a friend) was active in late 1968 for a few brief months. Highly reminiscent of early Fairport Convention, the trio released no records but made the grade at such hip venues as Middle Earth at the Roundhouse and Mothers Club in Birmingham. However, the two other members of the trio contributed to David's unreleased single 'Ching-a-Ling' which is now freely available to hear online and is very much worth a listen. A good record in it's own right, it also serves to fill in an often neglected period of the Starman's all encompassing history. The particularly astute among you will notice similarities in the melody with 'Saviour Machine' from the 1970 LP The Man Who Sold The World. Source: Album artwork 'A Child's Guide To Good And Evil' by the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band (quite the mouthful, and we all know how dangerous it is to eat on an empty stomach) is one of the most worthy long players on the basis of how strange it is – upon inspection of the tracklist and beholding the title of a song named 'A Child Of A Few Hours Is Burning To Death', it's impossible to think this trip will be anything but unusual. There is a marked juxtaposition present throughout here of childish naivety and marked venom which is interesting, along with the curious instrumentation- many of the songs are buried in layers of sitars and lavish production. As such, the album encapsulates the increasing bitterness of the late 60's counterculture just as well as 'Helter Skelter' or 'Gimme Shelter', yet is not without its charming concessions to the spirit of the age – see the fabulous 'Until The Poorest People Have Money To Spend', which sounds like an enumeration of late 60's hippie stereotypes without being cringeworthy which many fans of the genre will respect as being a very fine and difficult line to straddle. The debut album by the ill fated folk rock group Ecletion on Elektra is also well worth the time, including the single "Nevertheless", a hit which never was which nonetheless reportedly garnered plenty of airtime in the UK in the summer of 1968. The album reaches an earth shattering conclusion with 'Confusion', which dazzles with crashing production and sublime harmonies, a folk rock 'A Day In The Life' if you will. On the singles front there's plenty of oddities dredged up in my net (think Forrest Gump in his faithful ship Jenny gathering delicious shrimp after Hurricane Carmen, except instead of fishiness he's seized gems from the Rubble connection.) Whilst the World of Oz's single 'The Muffin Man' is decent, the B-side is the real popsike treat. 'Peter's Birthday' (Black And White Rainbows)' sounds like Turquoise' Tales of Flossie Fillet' and is very much worth your time. Similarly, Katch 22's offering of 'There Ain't No Use In Hanging On' opens with a jangling Latin guitar riff before launching into some Swinging London pop. 'Light Of Your Mind' by David is a wrongfully neglected piece of lysergic magic with a fabulously intricate guitar line weaving in and out of earshot, fit to rival the genre defying efforts of Tintern Abbey. Musical ambrosia sure to open up the third eye, if you're willing to allow it. Meanwhile, 'Sunny Day Blue' by Fargo is gorgeous and melodic with its plaintive reflective lyrics and sunny harmonies. There are marked similarities with the Sunshine Company and the Parade. Enjoy whilst the sun still shines. Much like a dog reluctant to take medicine without peanut butter intervention, I have wrongfully disregarded Leonard Cohen's debut LP until very recently. A rare, spectral experience best enjoyed at night. I defy you to listen to 'Master Song' and not be serenaded into tranquility. Furthermore, 'Waiting For The Sun' by The Doors is hardly obscure but it's power to move me is undeniable. 'Love Street' must surely rank among the greatest songs ever committed by Jim &co to wax. 'I guess I like it fine, so far.' A final rushed recommendation to the spoken word poetry LP, 'The Incredible New Liverpool Scene'. Featuring the poems of Adrian Henri and Roger McGough, there is a timelessness in the subject matter and an earnestness in the delivery, whilst the chortles and laughs in response to the performances contained herein conjure up an intimate atmosphere where you can almost smell cigarette smoke. A bow in the general direction to the stark, startling anti-war work 'Mother, The Wardrobe is Full of Infantrymen' which warns against nuclear Armageddon in an oblique manner ("I did, I tried to bring in the cat/ But it simply came to pieces in my hands") whilst 'For You, Everything Is Going To Be Alright' jumps easily between saccharine sweetness and unnerving discomfit. Indeed, it appears it's time I close the Curiosity Shoppe once more, to return again in a couple of weeks. Apologies that this has been rather long and convoluted- I do notice the length too, fear not, stretching over the horizon like a fruit winder casting it's fruity surface over the warm grass. It simply shames me that there are so many more sounds I still need to share with you all and so little time. The response to the first couple of editions has been marvellous and it makes my day every time to hear from you personally, you have my gratitude. Come back next time to hear all about Principal Edward's Magic Theatre, a rustic communal troupe very deserving of your time. Please do reach out and say hello if you get the chance. Love, peace and sunshine from your friend Jack. MOOF claims no credit for any images posted on this site unless otherwise noted. If there is an image appearing on this blog that belongs to you and you do not wish for it appear on this site, please E-mail with a link to said image and it will be promptly removed. Tagged david bowie, ecletion, feathers, folk rock, jack hopkins curiosity shoppe, leonard cohen, Music, psychedelic rock, Reviews, The Curiosity Shoppe, the incredible new liverpool scene, west coast pop art experimental band, world of oz Published by Jack Hopkin MOOF Magazine contributor and 1960's psychedelia connoisseur View all posts by Jack Hopkin Previous Post Album of the week: Joy of a Toy (1969) Next Post Band to watch: Wermod

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The vibrio cholerae quorum-sensing protein VQMA integrates cell density, environmental, and host-derived cues into the control of virulence Ameya A. Mashruwala, Bonnie L. Bassler Quorum sensing is a chemical communication process in which bacteria use the production, release, and detection of signal molecules called autoinducers to orchestrate collective behaviors. The human pathogen Vibrio cholerae requires quorum sensing to infect the small intestine. There, V. cholerae encounters the absence of oxygen and the presence of bile salts. We show that these two stimuli differentially affect quorum-sensing function and, in turn, V. cholerae pathogenicity. First, during anaerobic growth, V. cholerae does not produce the CAI-1 autoinducer, while it continues to produce the DPO autoinducer, suggesting that CAI-1 may encode information specific to the aerobic lifestyle of V. cholerae. Second, the quorum-sensing receptor-transcription factor called VqmA, which detects the DPO autoinducer, also detects the lack of oxygen and the presence of bile salts. Detection occurs via oxygen-, bile salt-, and redox-responsive disulfide bonds that alter VqmA DNA binding activity. We propose that VqmA serves as an information processing hub that integrates quorum-sensing information, redox status, the presence or absence of oxygen, and host cues. In response to the information acquired through this mechanism, V. cholerae appropriately modulates its virulence output. IMPORTANCE Quorum sensing (QS) is a process of chemical communication that bacteria use to orchestrate collective behaviors. QS communication relies on chemical signal molecules called autoinducers. QS regulates virulence in Vibrio cholerae, the causative agent of the disease cholera. Transit into the human small intestine, the site of cholera infection, exposes V. cholerae to the host environment. In this study, we show that the combination of two stimuli encountered in the small intestine, the absence of oxygen and the presence of host-produced bile salts, impinge on V. cholerae QS function and, in turn, pathogenicity. We suggest that possessing a QS system that is responsive to multiple environmental, host, and cell density cues enables V. cholerae to fine-tune its virulence capacity in the human intestine. e01572-20 mBio https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.01572-20 Quorum sensing VqmA 10.1128/mBio.01572-20 Dive into the research topics of 'The vibrio cholerae quorum-sensing protein VQMA integrates cell density, environmental, and host-derived cues into the control of virulence'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. Quorum Sensing Medicine & Life Sciences 100% Vibrio cholerae Medicine & Life Sciences 99% Virulence Medicine & Life Sciences 69% Cues Medicine & Life Sciences 69% Cell Count Medicine & Life Sciences 59% Bile Acids and Salts Medicine & Life Sciences 32% 3-hydroxytridecan-4-one Medicine & Life Sciences 32% Cholera Medicine & Life Sciences 30% Mashruwala, A. A., & Bassler, B. L. (2020). The vibrio cholerae quorum-sensing protein VQMA integrates cell density, environmental, and host-derived cues into the control of virulence. mBio, 11(4), 1-19. [e01572-20]. https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.01572-20 Mashruwala, Ameya A. ; Bassler, Bonnie L. / The vibrio cholerae quorum-sensing protein VQMA integrates cell density, environmental, and host-derived cues into the control of virulence. In: mBio. 2020 ; Vol. 11, No. 4. pp. 1-19. @article{df83afed45c24224b2038d2dc52a0442, title = "The vibrio cholerae quorum-sensing protein VQMA integrates cell density, environmental, and host-derived cues into the control of virulence", abstract = "Quorum sensing is a chemical communication process in which bacteria use the production, release, and detection of signal molecules called autoinducers to orchestrate collective behaviors. The human pathogen Vibrio cholerae requires quorum sensing to infect the small intestine. There, V. cholerae encounters the absence of oxygen and the presence of bile salts. We show that these two stimuli differentially affect quorum-sensing function and, in turn, V. cholerae pathogenicity. First, during anaerobic growth, V. cholerae does not produce the CAI-1 autoinducer, while it continues to produce the DPO autoinducer, suggesting that CAI-1 may encode information specific to the aerobic lifestyle of V. cholerae. Second, the quorum-sensing receptor-transcription factor called VqmA, which detects the DPO autoinducer, also detects the lack of oxygen and the presence of bile salts. Detection occurs via oxygen-, bile salt-, and redox-responsive disulfide bonds that alter VqmA DNA binding activity. We propose that VqmA serves as an information processing hub that integrates quorum-sensing information, redox status, the presence or absence of oxygen, and host cues. In response to the information acquired through this mechanism, V. cholerae appropriately modulates its virulence output. IMPORTANCE Quorum sensing (QS) is a process of chemical communication that bacteria use to orchestrate collective behaviors. QS communication relies on chemical signal molecules called autoinducers. QS regulates virulence in Vibrio cholerae, the causative agent of the disease cholera. Transit into the human small intestine, the site of cholera infection, exposes V. cholerae to the host environment. In this study, we show that the combination of two stimuli encountered in the small intestine, the absence of oxygen and the presence of host-produced bile salts, impinge on V. cholerae QS function and, in turn, pathogenicity. We suggest that possessing a QS system that is responsive to multiple environmental, host, and cell density cues enables V. cholerae to fine-tune its virulence capacity in the human intestine.", keywords = "Oxygen, Pathogenesis, Quorum sensing, Redox, Vibrio cholerae, VqmA", author = "Mashruwala, {Ameya A.} and Bassler, {Bonnie L.}", note = "Funding Information: We thank the Donia lab for generously allowing us to use their anaerobic chamber. We thank Ankur Dalia for the gift of protocols, strains, and reagents to facilitate MuGENT cloning. We thank Tharan Srikumar, Saw Kyin, and Henry Shwe for help with mass spectroscopy experiments. This work was supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, National Science Foundation grant MCB-1713731, and NIH grant 5R37GM065859 to B.L.B. A.A.M. is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellow of the Life Sciences Research Institute. The authors have no competing interests to declare. Funding Information: This work was supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, National Science Foundation grant MCB-1713731, and NIH grant 5R37GM065859 to B.L.B. A.A.M. is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellow of the Life Sciences Research Institute. The authors have no competing interests to declare. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2020 Mashruwala and Bassler.", doi = "10.1128/mBio.01572-20", journal = "mBio", publisher = "American Society for Microbiology", Mashruwala, AA & Bassler, BL 2020, 'The vibrio cholerae quorum-sensing protein VQMA integrates cell density, environmental, and host-derived cues into the control of virulence', mBio, vol. 11, no. 4, e01572-20, pp. 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.01572-20 The vibrio cholerae quorum-sensing protein VQMA integrates cell density, environmental, and host-derived cues into the control of virulence. / Mashruwala, Ameya A.; Bassler, Bonnie L. In: mBio, Vol. 11, No. 4, e01572-20, 01.07.2020, p. 1-19. T1 - The vibrio cholerae quorum-sensing protein VQMA integrates cell density, environmental, and host-derived cues into the control of virulence AU - Mashruwala, Ameya A. AU - Bassler, Bonnie L. N1 - Funding Information: We thank the Donia lab for generously allowing us to use their anaerobic chamber. We thank Ankur Dalia for the gift of protocols, strains, and reagents to facilitate MuGENT cloning. We thank Tharan Srikumar, Saw Kyin, and Henry Shwe for help with mass spectroscopy experiments. This work was supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, National Science Foundation grant MCB-1713731, and NIH grant 5R37GM065859 to B.L.B. A.A.M. is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellow of the Life Sciences Research Institute. The authors have no competing interests to declare. Funding Information: This work was supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, National Science Foundation grant MCB-1713731, and NIH grant 5R37GM065859 to B.L.B. A.A.M. is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellow of the Life Sciences Research Institute. The authors have no competing interests to declare. Publisher Copyright: © 2020 Mashruwala and Bassler. N2 - Quorum sensing is a chemical communication process in which bacteria use the production, release, and detection of signal molecules called autoinducers to orchestrate collective behaviors. The human pathogen Vibrio cholerae requires quorum sensing to infect the small intestine. There, V. cholerae encounters the absence of oxygen and the presence of bile salts. We show that these two stimuli differentially affect quorum-sensing function and, in turn, V. cholerae pathogenicity. First, during anaerobic growth, V. cholerae does not produce the CAI-1 autoinducer, while it continues to produce the DPO autoinducer, suggesting that CAI-1 may encode information specific to the aerobic lifestyle of V. cholerae. Second, the quorum-sensing receptor-transcription factor called VqmA, which detects the DPO autoinducer, also detects the lack of oxygen and the presence of bile salts. Detection occurs via oxygen-, bile salt-, and redox-responsive disulfide bonds that alter VqmA DNA binding activity. We propose that VqmA serves as an information processing hub that integrates quorum-sensing information, redox status, the presence or absence of oxygen, and host cues. In response to the information acquired through this mechanism, V. cholerae appropriately modulates its virulence output. IMPORTANCE Quorum sensing (QS) is a process of chemical communication that bacteria use to orchestrate collective behaviors. QS communication relies on chemical signal molecules called autoinducers. QS regulates virulence in Vibrio cholerae, the causative agent of the disease cholera. Transit into the human small intestine, the site of cholera infection, exposes V. cholerae to the host environment. In this study, we show that the combination of two stimuli encountered in the small intestine, the absence of oxygen and the presence of host-produced bile salts, impinge on V. cholerae QS function and, in turn, pathogenicity. We suggest that possessing a QS system that is responsive to multiple environmental, host, and cell density cues enables V. cholerae to fine-tune its virulence capacity in the human intestine. AB - Quorum sensing is a chemical communication process in which bacteria use the production, release, and detection of signal molecules called autoinducers to orchestrate collective behaviors. The human pathogen Vibrio cholerae requires quorum sensing to infect the small intestine. There, V. cholerae encounters the absence of oxygen and the presence of bile salts. We show that these two stimuli differentially affect quorum-sensing function and, in turn, V. cholerae pathogenicity. First, during anaerobic growth, V. cholerae does not produce the CAI-1 autoinducer, while it continues to produce the DPO autoinducer, suggesting that CAI-1 may encode information specific to the aerobic lifestyle of V. cholerae. Second, the quorum-sensing receptor-transcription factor called VqmA, which detects the DPO autoinducer, also detects the lack of oxygen and the presence of bile salts. Detection occurs via oxygen-, bile salt-, and redox-responsive disulfide bonds that alter VqmA DNA binding activity. We propose that VqmA serves as an information processing hub that integrates quorum-sensing information, redox status, the presence or absence of oxygen, and host cues. In response to the information acquired through this mechanism, V. cholerae appropriately modulates its virulence output. IMPORTANCE Quorum sensing (QS) is a process of chemical communication that bacteria use to orchestrate collective behaviors. QS communication relies on chemical signal molecules called autoinducers. QS regulates virulence in Vibrio cholerae, the causative agent of the disease cholera. Transit into the human small intestine, the site of cholera infection, exposes V. cholerae to the host environment. In this study, we show that the combination of two stimuli encountered in the small intestine, the absence of oxygen and the presence of host-produced bile salts, impinge on V. cholerae QS function and, in turn, pathogenicity. We suggest that possessing a QS system that is responsive to multiple environmental, host, and cell density cues enables V. cholerae to fine-tune its virulence capacity in the human intestine. KW - Oxygen KW - Pathogenesis KW - Quorum sensing KW - Redox KW - Vibrio cholerae KW - VqmA U2 - 10.1128/mBio.01572-20 DO - 10.1128/mBio.01572-20 JO - mBio JF - mBio M1 - e01572-20 Mashruwala AA, Bassler BL. The vibrio cholerae quorum-sensing protein VQMA integrates cell density, environmental, and host-derived cues into the control of virulence. mBio. 2020 Jul 1;11(4):1-19. e01572-20. https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.01572-20

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Halo 3 Ghost Town Revealed Bungie have confirmed that the first map from the upcoming second downloadable content called Legendary Map Pack will be called Ghost Town. The fictional premise behind Ghost Town is the fragmented ruins of a small 24th century water purification complex that geographically lies just North and West of the jungle foothills hydroelectric facility from the Sierra 117 mission. The well-protected facility built into a shallow ravine was once home to the Global Water Campaign, where the still somewhat-pure Kilimanjaro meltwater was transported via pipelines from the river and directed to this small outpost where it became further purified, and then transported via GWC trans-African pipelines along the Tsavo Highway for distribution throughout the entire continent. This new map was designed for game modes such as One Bomb and One Flag but is also great for FFA and Team Slayer. The Legendary Map Pack will be released in Spring. Halo 3, News, Xbox 360

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Cal Thomas: What next with North Korea Tribune Content Agency There was a moment at Press Secretary Sean Spicer's White House recent briefing that was significant. Asked by a reporter about North Korea's missile launch last weekend, Spicer said the administration was aware of the launch and that "it failed." End of story. Next question, please. Sir Malcolm Rifkind, the former Conservative foreign secretary in Britain, might provide an explanation for Spicer's tight-lipped response. Rifkind told the BBC Sunday that "...there is a very strong belief that the U.S. -- through cyber methods -- has been successful on several occasions in interrupting these sorts of tests and making them fail." At present, there are no direct links to a cyberattack on North Korea from the U.S., but that hasn't stopped media outlets from reporting the possibility of one. Last month, the U.S. began sending the first elements of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system to South Korea, though China opposed the move. When it becomes operational will it, along with cyberattacks, be enough to deter North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un from conducting new missile tests capable of hitting the U.S. with a nuclear warhead, which he has repeatedly threatened to do? Kim has said he will conduct missile tests "weekly" in response to U.S. threats. On a recent visit to South Korea, Vice President Mike Pence vowed that "the era of strategic patience is over," a strategy adopted by the Obama administration to explain its long-term view on global conflict resolution. Pence added, "North Korea would do well not to test (President Trump's) resolve -- or the strength of the armed forces of the United States in this region." How much of this is bluster on both sides no one can say for sure. After President Trump's meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping, there is some optimism that China might be able to exert sufficient pressure on its unpredictable ally to pull back from a direct confrontation with the U.S. Of greatest concern for the Trump administration, in addition to South Korean civilians who would likely suffer massive casualties should there be a North Korean invasion, are the more than 28,000 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea. Kim has threatened to attack them and flood South Korea with his ground forces. What is our goal with North Korea? Is it regime change? If so, who and what would follow if Kim is ousted? Kim, his father and grandfather have established such an atmosphere of complete control and cult-like obedience with North Koreans who have been cut off from all outside information that it is hard to predict how the people would react. It's a good bet political prisoners in North Korea's prison camps would be overjoyed if the regime fell and they were set free. Humanrights.gov estimates between "80,000 and 120,000 political prisoners and family members are detained in these camps, where starvation, forced labor, executions, torture, rape, forced abortion and infanticide are commonplace." Those who wish to hold off on further challenges to North Korea must ask themselves a question. Given the erratic behavior of Kim Jong-Un and his bellicose promises to strike the U.S. with a nuclear missile, is it better to take him seriously and stop him now, or wait until he has the capability to carry out his threat? Last week, Hawaii's House public safety committee passed a resolution calling for the state's defense agency to repair hundreds of fallout shelters that have not been updated since the 1980s and restock them with medical supplies, food and water. We haven't yet reached the tension level of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, which put the United States in direct confrontation with the Soviet Union and brought the world to the brink of nuclear war, but the current tension between the U.S. and North Korea could quickly spiral downward. Will the "peace through strength" doctrine of the Reagan administration, which suggested that military power could help preserve peace, work today? During the Reagan years, Soviet leaders were not unstable, as Kim Jong-Un appears to be, and a nuclear confrontation was avoided. Perhaps a demonstration of what the U.S can do with cyberwarfare, a missile defense system and help from China will be enough. One can only hope. Readers may email Cal Thomas at [email protected].

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