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# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
#
# This file is part of EventGhost.
# Copyright © 2005-2020 EventGhost Project <http://www.eventghost.net/>
#
# EventGhost is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under
# the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free
# Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or (at your option)
# any later version.
#
# EventGhost is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT
# ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or
# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for
# more details.
#
# You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along
# with EventGhost. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
import errno
import os
import time
from docutils.core import publish_parts
from jinja2 import Environment, FileSystemLoader
from os.path import abspath, join
# Local imports
import builder
class BuildWebsite(builder.Task):
description = "Build website"
def Setup(self):
if self.buildSetup.showGui:
self.activated = False
else:
self.activated = bool(self.buildSetup.args.sync)
def DoTask(self):
buildSetup = self.buildSetup
menuTabs = (HomePage, DocsPage, WikiPage, ForumPage, DownloadPage)
env = Environment(
loader=FileSystemLoader(
abspath(join(buildSetup.dataDir, 'templates'))
),
trim_blocks=True
)
env.globals = {
"files": GetSetupFiles(join(buildSetup.websiteDir, "downloads")),
"MENU_TABS": menuTabs,
}
env.filters = {'rst2html': rst2html}
for page in menuTabs:
path = os.path.abspath(join(buildSetup.websiteDir, page.outfile))
try:
os.makedirs(os.path.dirname(path))
except os.error, exc:
if exc.errno != errno.EEXIST:
raise
env.get_template(page.template).stream(CURRENT=page).dump(path)
class FileData(object):
def __init__(self, path):
self.path = path
self.target = os.path.basename(path)
parts = self.target.split("_")
self.name = " ".join(parts[:2])
fileStat = os.stat(path)
self.time = time.strftime("%b %d %Y", time.gmtime(fileStat.st_mtime))
self.size = "%0.1f MB" % (fileStat.st_size / 1024.0 / 1024)
class Page(object):
def __init__(self):
pass
class HomePage(Page):
name = "Home"
target = "/"
outfile = "index.html"
template = "home.tmpl"
class DocsPage(Page):
name = "Documentation"
target = "/docs/"
outfile = "css/header_docs.html"
template = "header_only.tmpl"
class DownloadPage(Page):
name = "Downloads"
target = "/downloads/"
outfile = "downloads/index.html"
template = "download.tmpl"
class ForumPage(Page):
name = "Forum"
target = "/forum/"
outfile = "css/header_forum.html"
template = "header_only.tmpl"
class WikiPage(Page):
name = "Wiki"
target = "/mediawiki/"
outfile = "css/header_wiki.html"
template = "header_only.tmpl"
def GetSetupFiles(srcDir):
if not os.path.exists(srcDir):
return []
files = []
for name in os.listdir(srcDir):
if name.lower().startswith("eventghost_"):
if name.lower().endswith("_setup.exe"):
path = join(srcDir, name)
fileData = FileData(path)
files.append(fileData)
def Cmp(x, y):
x = x.target.split("_")[1].replace("r", "").split(".")
y = y.target.split("_")[1].replace("r", "").split(".")
x = [int(s) for s in x]
y = [int(s) for s in y]
return cmp(x, y)
return list(reversed(sorted(files, cmp=Cmp)))
def rst2html(rst):
return publish_parts(rst, writer_name="html")["fragment"]
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I dusted off my 'Gary Moore - Still Got The Blues' CD & ran it through my M3s.
I forgot what a stellar blues guitar player that he was. Although the content of the whole album is great, 'Still Got the Blues & 'Midnight Blues' (the one that made him famous) stand out for me. It's not the most dynamic mix, but quite entertaining if you like electric blues.
I thought that I'd post this here as well - to enable it to be more easily found:
Well, I dusted off one of my vintage CDs that I use for evaluating my music systems - TELARC's Time Warp - to run through my newly upgraded audio system.
Amazingly it is still available despite being released in 1984. This CD was recorded when digital was still in its infancy & according to the liner notes:
"During the recording of the digital masters & the subsequent transfer to disc, the entire audio chain was transformerless. The signal was not passed through any processing device (ie, compression, limiting, or equalization) at any step during production". "The digital information was not subject to any analog intersteps, thus preserving the integrity of the original digital master".
This indeed is an uncommon recording as most are not done without manipulation of some kind these days. If you want to hear a production that has been absolutely not altered, this is a good one. It is really too bad that TELARC is no more (swallowed up by Concord).
If you get it, be sure to heed TELARC's Warnings - "Damage could result to speakers or other components if the musical program is played back at excessively high levels". That warning probably would still be valid today although our modern gear is more robust.
I like that video/song all right. Pleasant enough. Where'd you hear about them?
Also, I'm not sure about ume. For some reason, it's not ringing a bell.
They were on a short music video on a local channel. Strange tune. The rest of their stuff sounds like garbage to me though. The lead singer and guitarist of UME is a hot little blond gal, so I just assumed you had their CD. I got their Phantom's CD a while ago and like it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mfB0X0-E-c
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Billionaire returns top Australian award
February 25, 2008 10:00am
An Australian billionaire philanthropist returned the highest civic honor awarded by his country.
Richard Pratt, who last year was fined a record $33 million after his cardboard company, Visy, was found to have been engaging in price fixing, sent back the Companion of the Order of Australia and resigned his membership in the Order.
“Mr Pratt has the highest respect for the honors system and for all its many worthy recipients,” his spokesman said. “However, given his understanding that the honors committee was considering whether he should retain his honors, he had no wish to involve the committee or the honors themselves in any form of controversy.
“Mr. Pratt’s decision will have no effect whatsoever on the philanthropic activities of the Pratt Foundation or the other many community and business activities in which his family and their company is involved.”
The Pratt Foundation donates more than $11 million a year, much of it to Jewish causes in Australia and charities in Israel.
Pratt, who is worth an estimated $5 billion, according to Business Review Weekly magazine’s annual rich list, in November donated $55,000 to the AFL Peace Team initiative by the Peres Center for Peace. He also provided $2.78 million in funding for the Park of the Australian Soldier due to open in Beersheba later this year.
Only 30 or so Australians are known to have returned their medals or have had them rescinded.
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/*
* ****************************************************************************
* Cloud Foundry
* Copyright (c) [2009-2016] Pivotal Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
*
* This product is licensed to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License").
* You may not use this product except in compliance with the License.
*
* This product includes a number of subcomponents with
* separate copyright notices and license terms. Your use of these
* subcomponents is subject to the terms and conditions of the
* subcomponent's license, as noted in the LICENSE file.
* ****************************************************************************
*/
package org.cloudfoundry.identity.uaa.oauth.jwt;
import org.cloudfoundry.identity.uaa.oauth.jwk.JsonWebKey;
import org.cloudfoundry.identity.uaa.oauth.jwk.JsonWebKeySet;
import org.springframework.security.jwt.crypto.sign.InvalidSignatureException;
import org.springframework.security.jwt.crypto.sign.SignatureVerifier;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.List;
public class ChainedSignatureVerifier implements SignatureVerifier {
private final List<SignatureVerifier> delegates;
public ChainedSignatureVerifier(JsonWebKeySet<? extends JsonWebKey> keys) {
if(keys == null || keys.getKeys() == null || keys.getKeys().isEmpty()) {
throw new IllegalArgumentException("keys cannot be null or empty");
}
List<SignatureVerifier> ds = new ArrayList<>(keys.getKeys().size());
for (JsonWebKey key : keys.getKeys()) {
ds.add(new CommonSignatureVerifier(key.getValue()));
}
delegates = Collections.unmodifiableList(ds);
}
public ChainedSignatureVerifier(List<SignatureVerifier> delegates) {
this.delegates = delegates;
}
@Override
public void verify(byte[] content, byte[] signature) {
Exception last = new InvalidSignatureException("No matching keys found.");
for (SignatureVerifier delegate : delegates) {
try {
delegate.verify(content, signature);
//success
return;
} catch (Exception e) {
last = e;
}
}
throw (last instanceof RuntimeException) ? (RuntimeException) last : new RuntimeException(last);
}
@Override
public String algorithm() {
return null;
}
}
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Research Tools
Lavoisier
Purchased in 1962 through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas H. Noyes and Mr. and Mrs. Spencer T. Olin, the Lavoisier Collection is the largest collection outside of France on chemist Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794), commonly considered to be the founder of modern chemistry. Consisting of nearly 2,000 volumes, and 31 linear feet of manuscript and graphic materials, the collection provides insight into a crucial moment in both the history of science and the history of France, for Lavoisier was both a major scientist and an important government administrator who served during the French Revolution and ultimately fell victim to the Reign of Terror.
The collection documents all aspects of Lavoisier's career, most notably his crucial work in areas such as the discovery of oxygen and the development of modern chemical nomenclature. Included among the manuscripts are laboratory notes from his dramatic experiments on the decomposition and recomposition of water, which helped to demonstrate the existence of oxygen and its role in chemical reactions. Also documented are his involvement in France's Academy of Sciences and his correspondence with other scientists of the day, including Baumé, Berthollet, Chaptal, Fourcroy, Lagrange, Monge, and Joseph Black. Included are Lavoisier's own copy of the first edition of his Traité élémentaire de chimie (1789), as well as multiple drafts of the plates drawn and engraved for this seminal work by Lavoisier's wife, Marie-Anne-Pierrette Lavoisier (1758-1836). Administrative documents in the collection chronicle Lavoisier's involvement in the Régie des poudres et salpêtres, the hated Ferme générale which administered tax collection, and a commission to evaluate the validity of Anton Mesmer's work.
Beyond what it reveals about Lavoisier's career, the collection includes 600 volumes from the Lavoisiers' personal library which reflect the tastes of the enlightened French middle class at that time, including literary, historical, and musical works. A good number of the collection's books and manuscripts document the life of Marie-Anne-Pierrette Lavoisier, a talented pupil of Jacques-Louis David who both illustrated her husband's works and translated others' scientific work into French so he could read it. Family letters and personal artifacts add depth to the collection's portrait of this remarkable couple.
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/*
* @(#)DeclarationScanner.java 1.5 04/04/20
*
* Copyright (c) 2004, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
* All rights reserved.
*
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* modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
*
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* notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
* documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
* * Neither the name of the Sun Microsystems, Inc. nor the names of
* its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from
* this software without specific prior written permission.
*
* THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS
* IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
* TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
* PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER
* OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
* EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
* PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR
* PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF
* LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING
* NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
* SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
*/
package com.sun.mirror.util;
import com.sun.mirror.declaration.*;
/**
* A visitor for declarations that scans declarations contained within
* the given declaration. For example, when visiting a class, the
* methods, fields, constructors, and nested types of the class are
* also visited.
*
* <p> To control the processing done on a declaration, users of this
* class pass in their own visitors for pre and post processing. The
* preprocessing visitor is called before the contained declarations
* are scanned; the postprocessing visitor is called after the
* contained declarations are scanned.
*
* @author Joseph D. Darcy
* @author Scott Seligman
* @version 1.5 04/04/20
* @since 1.5
*/
class DeclarationScanner implements DeclarationVisitor {
protected DeclarationVisitor pre;
protected DeclarationVisitor post;
DeclarationScanner(DeclarationVisitor pre, DeclarationVisitor post) {
this.pre = pre;
this.post = post;
}
@Override
public void visitDeclaration(Declaration d) {
d.accept(pre);
d.accept(post);
}
@Override
public void visitPackageDeclaration(PackageDeclaration d) {
d.accept(pre);
for(ClassDeclaration classDecl: d.getClasses()) {
classDecl.accept(this);
}
for(InterfaceDeclaration interfaceDecl: d.getInterfaces()) {
interfaceDecl.accept(this);
}
d.accept(post);
}
@Override
public void visitMemberDeclaration(MemberDeclaration d) {
visitDeclaration(d);
}
@Override
public void visitTypeDeclaration(TypeDeclaration d) {
d.accept(pre);
for(TypeParameterDeclaration tpDecl: d.getFormalTypeParameters()) {
tpDecl.accept(this);
}
for(FieldDeclaration fieldDecl: d.getFields()) {
fieldDecl.accept(this);
}
for(MethodDeclaration methodDecl: d.getMethods()) {
methodDecl.accept(this);
}
for(TypeDeclaration typeDecl: d.getNestedTypes()) {
typeDecl.accept(this);
}
d.accept(post);
}
@Override
public void visitClassDeclaration(ClassDeclaration d) {
d.accept(pre);
for(TypeParameterDeclaration tpDecl: d.getFormalTypeParameters()) {
tpDecl.accept(this);
}
for(FieldDeclaration fieldDecl: d.getFields()) {
fieldDecl.accept(this);
}
for(MethodDeclaration methodDecl: d.getMethods()) {
methodDecl.accept(this);
}
for(TypeDeclaration typeDecl: d.getNestedTypes()) {
typeDecl.accept(this);
}
for(ConstructorDeclaration ctorDecl: d.getConstructors()) {
ctorDecl.accept(this);
}
d.accept(post);
}
@Override
public void visitEnumDeclaration(EnumDeclaration d) {
visitClassDeclaration(d);
}
@Override
public void visitInterfaceDeclaration(InterfaceDeclaration d) {
visitTypeDeclaration(d);
}
@Override
public void visitAnnotationTypeDeclaration(AnnotationTypeDeclaration d) {
visitInterfaceDeclaration(d);
}
@Override
public void visitFieldDeclaration(FieldDeclaration d) {
visitMemberDeclaration(d);
}
@Override
public void visitEnumConstantDeclaration(EnumConstantDeclaration d) {
visitFieldDeclaration(d);
}
@Override
public void visitExecutableDeclaration(ExecutableDeclaration d) {
d.accept(pre);
for(TypeParameterDeclaration tpDecl: d.getFormalTypeParameters()) {
tpDecl.accept(this);
}
for(ParameterDeclaration pDecl: d.getParameters()) {
pDecl.accept(this);
}
d.accept(post);
}
@Override
public void visitConstructorDeclaration(ConstructorDeclaration d) {
visitExecutableDeclaration(d);
}
@Override
public void visitMethodDeclaration(MethodDeclaration d) {
visitExecutableDeclaration(d);
}
@Override
public void visitAnnotationTypeElementDeclaration(
AnnotationTypeElementDeclaration d) {
visitMethodDeclaration(d);
}
@Override
public void visitParameterDeclaration(ParameterDeclaration d) {
visitDeclaration(d);
}
@Override
public void visitTypeParameterDeclaration(TypeParameterDeclaration d) {
visitDeclaration(d);
}
}
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Askings in the Dusk
Scorched edges sealed-- so quick, with a ribbon tied-- That one can't help but wonder: Where landed the seeds The storm scattered?
Seething pools inhabited The wells we dug with our hands Sparked, spattered, cracked The steam rises, Vapor entangled in the web of muted stars If swelling fire can turn to wisps so easily... Where landed the sparks? the ashes?
This place is home, you say But home isn't stony chunks Dead trunks and roots upturned What of these trees? What of these mountains? What--tell me!-- What of these trees, When did home become flat, dead stools? What of these trees? What of these whispers home?
You talk of past times Slippery are your words Drowned you change to watery defeat, Plunging to splash, a dip of your toes But never a dry word to dribble down your chin The tears you choke on Turn your syllables to liquidy fables When you talk of past times.
With all of the gravity of the fading stars, And with all of the levity of the eternal Wind, I ask you: Where landed the seeds The storm scattered? Where landed the sparks? the ashes? Where settled the smoke that rose? Where anchored your feet-- after skidding on clouds and clouds, after digging your heels into the puff, leaping head over heels over head over and over-- Where anchored your feet? Where stood the Man you were? And where stands the man you have become? And where, in what space, stands the difference?
I squint. Behind the mountains I see... Gray beings with foggy corners, Buoyed by the snowy peaks. I squint and I see clouds on clouds, chasing the pale dotty stars, or maybe just racing away, Far away racing from the smoke.
In the dusk, I ask. In the smoke and the ashes, I ask. In the dusk and the vapor and the water, I ask. If the storm is passed, then why have the stars not brightened? If the smoke is cleared, then why do the ashes burn my nostrils? taint my palms? If the ground is dried, then why do my soles drip mud?
In the dusk, I ask. And I wait for the tree I wait, I wait for the tree Then I will know Where landed the seeds The storm scattered.
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Functional analysis of the c-myb proto-oncogene.
Targeted mutagenesis studies were initiated to determine the normal biological function of the c-myb proto-oncogene. While heterozygous mice are phenotypically indistinguishable from their wild-type littermates, homozygous mutant fetuses die at approximately 15.5 days of gestation apparently due to anemia, which results from an inability to switch from embryonic yolk sac to fetal liver erythropoiesis. Studies are currently being done to determine the extent of hematopoietic abnormalities in the homozygous mutant fetuses. In vitro assays for hematopoietic colony-forming cells have been used to determine the frequency of both erythroid and myeloid progenitors in the fetal livers of wild-type, heterozygous, and homozygous mutant c-myb fetuses. The reduced number of erythroid progenitors was not unexpected considering the mutant fetus's pale color and reduced hematocrit. The dramatically reduced number of colonies derived from myeloid progenitors in the mutant fetuses in comparison to the number detected in phenotypically normal littermates suggests that expression of the c-myb proto-oncogene is critical for the proliferation and/or differentiation of early hematopoietic progenitors and possibly hematopoietic stem cells. Other possible explanations would include a hematopoietic progenitor migration problem from the yolk sac to the fetal liver or a defect in the microenvironment of the liver. Whether the lymphoid lineage is also adversely affected by the lack of c-myb expression remains to be determined. RT-PCR and Northern blot analyses were used in an attempt to identify downstream genes which may be directly or indirectly regulated by the Myb gene product. While the levels of expression of several genes involved in erythropoiesis (GATA-1, NF-E2, SCL, and EpoR) were reduced in the livers of homozygous mutant fetuses in comparison to phenotypically normal littermates and one gene, Kit ligand (KL), was expressed at higher levels in the mutant livers, these results must be viewed with caution. The livers of the mutant fetuses have been shown to be hypocellular in comparison to those of phenotypically normal littermates (35). It is possible that the Myb gene product is directly or indirectly modulating the expression of these genes. Conversely, the alteration in expression may be due to the reduced number or absence of specific hematopoietic lineages in the livers of the mutant fetuses. Differential display has also been used to identify putative novel genes that are involved in hematopoiesis. Preliminary studies suggest that this may be a powerful methodology to compare the expression pattern of genes in the fetal liver of wild-type, heterozygous, and homozygous mutant littermates at 14.5 days of gestation. To date nearly 60% of the partial cDNAs subcloned analyzed have been shown to be differentially expressed. More importantly, 75% of the differentially expressed cDNAs that have been sequenced appear to encode novel genes. Whether any of these novel genes are involved in the c-myb transcriptional cascade remains to be determined. Overall, analysis of the c-myb mutant fetuses have provided valuable insight into the biological function of this interesting proto-oncogene. The continued analysis of this resource will undoubtedly provide additional information concerning the role of the c-myb gene in hematopoiesis.
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Governmental Institutions Does not Know How To Release Public Information
08.12.2009
Guria regional department for Registration and Privatization of State Property avoids release of public information.
“Union for Democratic Development of Georgia” requested public information from the regional department on 28 October 2009.
According to the lawyer of the same organization Irakli Papava, they requested copies of all documents about the sale of 97, 7 % shares of Ltd “Askana” in according to the resolution #8/1 of Ozurgeti district department of theMinistry of Property Management of Georgia issued on 11 February 1998.
Representative of Guria regional Department for the Registration and Privatization of State Property Grigol Khurtsidze said they do not have the requested information and they should not have it as well.
“However, in fact, exactly this department should release this information, because it is the legal descendent of Ozurgeti district department of the Ministry of Property Management of Georgia. Though, if this department does not have this information and even does not want to have it, they should reply to the request in written form,” said Papava.
“Georgian Union for Democratic Development” will appeal to the court in these days.
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ska band Judge Roughneck join Fishbone’s Angelo Moore in cover of classic “Mirror In the Bathroom” in new video
December 1, 2016
Not many can do justice to classics, but Judge Roughneck and Fishbone’s Angelo Moore combine for this rework of The English Beat’s classic is effortless. “Mirror In The Bathroom” takes Judge Roughneck’s blend of ska & reggae to its peak, paying tribute to both the early ’80’s British 2-Tone movement and the original jazz-laced ska of Jamaica and infused with soul. The in-studio visual showcases the vibrant energy that radiates from this outfit, plenty of soul and passion to boot.
Judge Roughneck’s vision came to him in the dead of night. He said, “The arrangement for ‘Mirror in the Bathroom’ came to me in a dream. In it, I heard the song how it is in the video; the tempo is slower than the original version, the style is more reggae and dub. I wrote the horn line and added the dancehall chorus. The overall outcome has a more menacing feel to it…not my intention, just the end result! Our director, Matt Nasi had some great ideas for the videos aesthetic. Angelo had a lot to do with the staging and shots as he has the most experience being in front of the camera.” And now it’s here for all of us to enjoy. Peep the video for “Mirror In The Bathroom” below!
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#ifndef OPENTISSUE_CORE_CONTAINERS_GRID_UTIL_GRID_BISECTION_LINE_SEARCH_H
#define OPENTISSUE_CORE_CONTAINERS_GRID_UTIL_GRID_BISECTION_LINE_SEARCH_H
//
// OpenTissue Template Library
// - A generic toolbox for physics-based modeling and simulation.
// Copyright (C) 2008 Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen.
//
// OTTL is licensed under zlib: http://opensource.org/licenses/zlib-license.php
//
#include <OpenTissue/configuration.h>
#include <OpenTissue/core/containers/grid/util/grid_gradient_at_point.h>
namespace OpenTissue
{
namespace grid
{
/**
* Grid Bisection Line Search
*
* @param q_a
* @param q_b
* @param phi
* @param maximize If true the bisection method tries to find the maximimum value between q_a and q_b otherwise it tries to find the minimum value.
*
* @return The point that maximizes the value of phi on the line between q_a and q_b.
*/
template<typename vector3_type,typename grid_type>
inline vector3_type bisection_line_search(vector3_type q_a, vector3_type q_b, grid_type & phi, bool maximize = true)
{
using std::fabs;
typedef typename vector3_type::value_type real_type;
real_type const precision = 10e-5;//OpenTissue::math::working_precision<real_type>(100);
real_type const too_small_interval = sqr_length(q_b-q_a)*0.0001; //--- 1/100'th of distance!
vector3_type n = unit(gradient_at_point(phi,q_a));
vector3_type r;
real_type const sign = maximize? 1.0 : -1.0;
bool forever = true;
do
{
vector3_type q_c = (q_a + q_b)*.5;
if( sqr_length(q_a - q_b) < too_small_interval )
{
r = q_c;
break;
}
vector3_type dir = unit(gradient_at_point(phi,q_c));
real_type n_dot_dir = inner_prod(n , dir)*sign;
if(fabs(n_dot_dir) < precision)
{
r = q_c;
break;
}
if(n_dot_dir > 0)
{
q_a = q_c;
}
if(n_dot_dir < 0)
{
q_b = q_c;
}
}
while (forever);
return r;
}
} // namespace grid
} // namespace OpenTissue
// OPENTISSUE_CORE_CONTAINERS_GRID_UTIL_GRID_BISECTION_LINE_SEARCH_H
#endif
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By PocketSensei
Description
After nine months of development in close consultation with some of the world's finest gymnastic gyms in the United States and Eastern Europe, it's finally here!
Elite Club Women's Gymnastics Card Maker is the first app to support gymnastic clubs with a host of exciting features. Whether your gym caters to beginning gymnasts or wold-class athletes, ECWG can help organize, inspire and promote your team.
Elite Club covers each of the major varieties of gymnastic events for women recognized by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG). In artistic gymnastics the app includes gymnast profiles for vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor events. In rhythmic gymnastics, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbons are covered. Even the relatively new sport of trampolining is accommodated with individual trampoline, synchronized trampoline, double mini trampoline and tumbling.
Both the current Code of Points established in 2006 and the legacy Code (with its popular perfect 10 score) are supported within Elite Club's intuitive graphical user interface. Gymnasts, coaches and club administrators will all enjoy creating spectacular albums to showcase their club and individual gymnasts. Finished profiles can be promoted over Twitter, Facebook and other social media or emailed to recruiters at prospective colleges.
From top to bottom, Elite Club Women's Gymnastics is designed to build your club to national, then global, prominence.
Advance praise:
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"Elite Club is an awesome app for one of the world's most awesome sports."
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Two years ago I celebrated my 40th birthday. Surrounded by friends and family in a house I’d bought six years earlier, in many ways my life was everything I’d ever wanted. My 30th birthday was spent in New York City … Continue reading →
Two years ago the call came. “I don’t know why I was hesitant,” the social worker said. “Once I met you, it was clear you’re the right family.”
My son, Adley, had languished in foster care for more than half a year once he was eligible for adoption. His social worker, who had been on the case since he entered the system at birth, was devoted to him. She wanted what was best and didn’t see how that could be me. Due to his special needs resulting from a micro deletion and micro addition genetically, her wish for him was a two parent home without any other children where he could be the primary focus. A single mother with two adopted children was not ideal.
She waited. She searched. She tried to find what she thought was best. I appreciate her concern and dedication. Having been told I was not a possibility, I’d attempted to convince Raine and Athena that he was not going to be their brother after all. They would not believe me. I’d made them no promises. I’d not even introduced the idea to them. It was something the girls determined on their own. As they visited with Adley at my friend’s house where he was being fostered, they decided he would be their brother despite being told all along it was impossible. To begin with, adoption was not looking likely in his case. Then, when at last it was, our family wasn’t a consideration.
Without any other options, the adoption department pushed the social work to at least meet me. Reluctantly, she agreed. Then we waited for her decision. Raine and Athena’s faith was unwavering. I knew the system well enough to know nothing was predictable. The meeting seemed to go exceptionally well but that was no guarantee.
“Yes,” a stranger at McDonald’s playland recently said, “This is the right family for him.” The woman, a recently retired special needs EA, had watched my crew intently after I shared how we came together through adoption.
Easter morning 2018 – Kinder Eggs and Lego (Duplo for the boys, but they like to call it Lego)
“He has one older sister who really challenges him,” she said of Raine who was climbing in the structure calling to Adley to come up with her. “Another who is a little mother, encouraging him along,” she said of Athena who often came beside to gently lead him out of hesitation. “And a younger brother to run with,” she said of Branch. The two boys had taken off together in a rush when I announced they could leave the table and go play, that’s what had initially caught the woman’s attention.
“This is the best thing for him,” she said with certainty, as I sat back drinking coffee.
There are times I’ve wondered. Adley’s progress has been astounding since he came to me. He’d doing things previously thought impossible – eating on his own. There was a time he was choking so often a feeding tube was being considered. He’s speaking, sometimes in complete sentences. It was thought unlikely he’d ever communicate with words. His comprehension is often surprising. “Unless you have his full attention and speak directly to him in very simple words he won’t understand, “ his therapy team had told me in August before we moved here. We continued to do that. Yet often when I’m not speaking to him at all, Adley understands what’s going on.
When I told Raine and Athena that he wouldn’t be going to school last Monday because he had a dentist appointment, Adley jumped into the conversation, “Tooth. Pull. Out. Gone. No doctor,” he said. The week before, he’d fallen at school and cracked his front tooth. An emergency trip to the dentist had resulted in the tooth being pulled. We were returning to check on how he was doing. Adley understood the word dentist though when speaking directly to him I’d always used doctor. He remembered what had happened and could explain it. And he didn’t see any reason to go back since his tooth was already gone. The many facets of that interjection were considered to be absolutely impossible when he first came to us. The team of therapists who had worked with him since birth didn’t anticipate him to ever reach that level of comprehension and communication. It was a hope, but not something they were expecting.
This morning while waiting for the bus, he was jumping in puddles with his sisters like any other 4yr old would. Both feet left the ground as he tried to make splashes as big as theirs. When he came, there was still the real possibility that he could be wheelchair bound. That’s not even a consideration now.
I worried about making a move that would result in Adley being in a regular school instead of one specifically for special needs children which is where he would have gone had we stayed where we were. It was a risk I took with the encouragement of the team of therapists who had worked with him most of his life.
The school here on Wolfe Island has been outstanding. Being the only child with extensive special needs, Adley is able to access the full amount of funding designated for this area of education. He gets the same equipment he would have gotten at the special needs school. He has a one on one EA. He has friends who encourage and challenge him. At the little island school, he’s known and loved by all. Children fight over who gets to sit with him on the bus. From JK to Grade 8, the children are cheering him on as he makes exceptional gains.
When God brought us together, He knew where our path would lead. Though at the time I had no idea we’d find ourselves on this island, God knew. It’s been such a special place for Adley. Not only is he accepted despite his special needs, he’s celebrated in ways I never imagined.
Looking back on the boy who joined our family two years ago, I can hardly believe it’s the same child I watched splashing in puddles this morning.
April 2016 – cautiously trying a meringue cookie. First place Athena wanted to take her new brother was the bakery.
When I said yes to Adley it was with the knowledge that those simple milestones might never come. I said yes to loving him in the limitations of his condition. In love, he’s been able to grow and exceed many of the expectations. Today, I’m celebrating the son God saw fit to give me. He knew we were the right family for Adley. And I’m grateful for the opportunity to love him.
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When she came to me, Raine knew her name. She’d always introduce herself by her first and last name. At the point of adoption, she struggled with gaining a new last name. I received a great deal of resentment from her. She didn’t like being adopted and certainly didn’t want her last name to be changed. I pressed on, wondering if I should have refused the change or made her last name a middle name so Raine could hold onto that portion of her past. In the end, that frame made me uncomfortable. I knew it wasn’t ideal for her to hold onto the past. But I also knew that being adopted was costing her dearly.
Raine struggled with the loss of her family of origin. And for what felt like a very long time, she resented her new last name. I thought of my sister who, caring nothing for marriage most of her life, entered into the institution after her son was born. His arrival made her want to have their family unified under a common last name. Giving Raine my last name gave us a recognizable connection. It mattered, though she didn’t know it in the moment.
Now, years later, she can’t recall the first last name she bore. It’s gone from her memory and she values the name she has. It means she belongs to me and, finally, her heart is able to rejoice in that reality.
When I decided to adopt Raine, several people said, “You’re crazy! I’d never do it. She’s so wild.” She really was. But I had a vision of who she could be. In the midst of all the nay-saying, a friend dreamed that during a Sunday morning church service Raine was at the pulpit saying, “I used to be so wild but Jesus healed my heart.” In the challenges following the adoption, I clung to that dream.
“Are you sure you’re ok?” our pediatrician asked more than once in those early days. Raine ended up on medication and it took quite a while before we got to the right type and dose. Sometimes I wasn’t ok. But I had a vision of where we could be and was willing to do the work. There were days my willingness didn’t line up with my ability in the moment to manage her rage and resentment. Still, not wanting that vision to become a fantasy, I pressed on.
There are things that remain obstacles, like Raine’s intense fear of abandonment that surfaces whenever we’re apart for more than a couple of hours. And that’s why you will find her in unlikely situations, such as when I’m catering an event at the church or yesterday when she and Athena came along to an all day seminar by Arthur Burk. The topic was “When Your Call is Blocked.” Watching Raine quietly colour all morning then watch movies in the afternoon while I listened, I realized my call may not be as blocked as I had imagined. I’m called to help my children heal and reach their full potential.
“Your children are so well behaved,” was the comment we received through out the seminar. It took most of the day for me to accept the truth. It’s easy for me to cling to that old label of wild, difficult, or challenging. But it’s time for some new labels. Calm and peaceful are the words most often used to describe Raine these days. Of course there are still times when anxiety overtakes her but that’s no longer her constant state.
After the season of struggle, I’m now able to catch my breath and see just how far we’ve come. Marvelling at the transformation, I was brought to tears when this song was sung at church this morning.
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Utah Jazz, Miller family to install new video screens to add to the fans' experience.
By Bill Oram The Salt Lake Tribune
Published June 18, 2013 11:29 am
This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2013, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.
The kiss cam is about to get a whole lot more intimate.
The Utah Jazz on Monday unveiled plans for an upgraded audio and video system at EnergySolutions Arena, including upgraded high-definition screens above center court, LED (light-emitting diode) rings around the top of the lower bowl and auxiliary screens in the corners of the arena.
The screens over center court are 10 times larger on the sides than the current scoreboard, which was installed in 2001.
The cosmetic update is the most visible component of $15 million in renovations to the 22-year-old arena and, team executives said, will significantly enhance the fan experience at the multipurpose venue, which hosts 1.2 million people annually.
"We know that those 1.2 million guests are going to come and have the kind of experience that can't be found anywhere else," said Jim Olson, senior vice president for sales and marketing.
The Jazz partnered with Utah-based Yesco, which has built signs including the video board at the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas, as well as video screens in college arenas, including the Spectrum at Utah State University.
Yesco executives Jeff and Mike Young said the project is the company's largest ever in Utah larger than the iconic rings of the 2002 Winter Olympics and will be accomplished by a team of more than 100 local workers. All of the video components are expected to be installed before the start of the NBA exhibition season in mid-October.
"This is the best sign system display technology in the world," Jeff Young said, "and we are overjoyed to be partners with the Miller family to make this dream come true."
Three days after promising a "major facility announcement," Steve Miller, president of Miller Sports Properties, which operates the Jazz, revealed the plans for the overhaul, but said any other upgrades to the NBA's seventh-oldest arena are five to 15 years down the road.
"This is going to give us enough runway to get into the future," Miller said.
"EnergySolutions Arena is going to be where the Jazz play basketball and any enhancements that we make are to that end."
The upgrades announced Monday represent some of the most significant since the arena opened in 1991 as the Delta Center. In 2006, EnergySolutions bought the naming rights to the venue.
The screens above center court will measure 42 feet long and 24 feet high on the sides, and 26-by-17 on the ends facing each baseline. Screens on the soon-to-be former scoreboard were 10-by-10.
Jazz President Randy Rigby said the No. 1 complaint of fans had been low-quality video.
"These kind of moves tell people this team is very serious ... really giving people the experience," he said.
Executives spent the past year trying to strike the right balance in overhauling the off-court product, including traveling to other arenas. The Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers, for example, have the largest video screens in the NBA, but Rigby said it was not the Jazz's aim to simply be the biggest.
"We have such a great facility here," Rigby said, "we wanted to make sure the dimensions actually complement the game and not overpower it. I think the team has done a remarkable job of doing that very thing."
Rigby lauded the fiscally conservative Miller family, which owns the Jazz, for opening the checkbook for the project, a trend in the past year that has included ramping up international scouting and more recently bringing in more players for pre-draft and free agent workouts.
"This is the type of announcement that we rarely make because of the investment that it takes the financial investment," Miller said. "But this is something that we're willing to do because of what it means to the fan experience and for the franchise overall."
boram@sltrib.com
Twitter: @tribjazz
EnergySolutions Arena upgrades
• The Jazz will install center-court video screens that on the sides will be 10-times larger than the 12-year old scoreboard.
• In addition to video boards throughout the arena, the franchise is also upgrading the building's audio system.
• The audio/video upgrades are part of a $15 million renovation package, which will include new kitchens on suite levels.
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18 Stories That Prove Kids Will Always Make Us Wonder Why
Children have the ability to amaze us every day with their discoveries, their growth, and their accomplishments. They always have an interesting perspective for what they learn and respond in ways that surprise everyone. But there are times that these reactions are beyond our understanding and leave us wondering where they came from.
We at Bright Side found 18 stories that prove that children can be cute and weird at the same time.
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package org.javaee8.jsonp.merge;
import javax.json.Json;
import javax.json.JsonMergePatch;
import javax.json.JsonObject;
import javax.json.JsonValue;
import org.jboss.arquillian.container.test.api.Deployment;
import org.jboss.arquillian.junit.Arquillian;
import org.jboss.shrinkwrap.api.ShrinkWrap;
import org.jboss.shrinkwrap.api.spec.JavaArchive;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertTrue;
import org.junit.Test;
import org.junit.runner.RunWith;
/**
* Class that tests and demonstrates the JSON-P 1.1 Merge Operations.
* @author Andrew Pielage
*/
@RunWith(Arquillian.class)
public class JsonpMergeTest {
// Create a JsonObject with some values to be used in each test
private static final JsonObject json = Json.createObjectBuilder()
.add("Wibbly", "Wobbly")
.add("Replaced", false)
.add("Lexicon", Json.createArrayBuilder()
.add("Wibbles")
.add("Wobbles")
.build())
.add("Nested", Json.createObjectBuilder()
.add("Birdie", "Wordie")
.add("Bestiary", Json.createArrayBuilder()
.add("Drowner")
.add("Werewolf")
.add("Chimera")
.build())
.build())
.build();
@Deployment
public static JavaArchive createDeployment() {
// Create a JavaArchive to deploy
JavaArchive jar = ShrinkWrap.create(JavaArchive.class);
// Print out directory contents
System.out.println(jar.toString(true));
// Return Arquillian Test Archive for application server
return jar;
}
/**
* Test that the JSON Merge operation replaces values as intended.
*/
@Test
public void replaceTest() {
// Create a JSON object that we'll merge into the class variable, replacing object members and array values
JsonObject jsonToMerge = Json.createObjectBuilder()
.add("Wibbly", "Bibbly")
.add("Replaced", "Yes")
.add("Lexicon", Json.createArrayBuilder()
.add("Wibbles")
.add("Bibbles")
.build())
.add("Nested", Json.createObjectBuilder()
.add("Bestiary", Json.createArrayBuilder()
.add("Slyzard")
.add("Dragon")
.add("Ekimmara")
.build())
.build())
.build();
// Create a merge patch and apply it
JsonMergePatch mergePatch = Json.createMergePatch(jsonToMerge);
JsonValue mergedJson = mergePatch.apply(json);
// Print out to more easily see what we've done
System.out.println("JsonpMergeTest.replaceTest: Before Merge: " + json);
System.out.println("JsonpMergeTest.replaceTest: JSON to Merge: " + jsonToMerge);
System.out.println("JsonpMergeTest.replaceTest: After Merge: " + mergedJson);
// Test that everything is as it should be
JsonObject mergedJsonObject = mergedJson.asJsonObject();
assertTrue("Merged JSON didn't merge correctly!", mergedJsonObject.getString("Wibbly").equals("Bibbly"));
assertTrue("Merged JSON didn't merge correctly!", mergedJsonObject.getString("Replaced").equals("Yes"));
assertTrue("JSON Array didn't merge correctly!",
mergedJsonObject.getJsonArray("Lexicon").getString(0).equals("Wibbles")
&& mergedJsonObject.getJsonArray("Lexicon").getString(1).equals("Bibbles"));
assertTrue("Nested JSON didn't merge correctly!",
mergedJsonObject.getJsonObject("Nested").getString("Birdie").equals("Wordie"));
assertTrue("Nested JSON Array didn't merge correctly!",
mergedJsonObject.getJsonObject("Nested").getJsonArray("Bestiary").getString(0).equals("Slyzard")
&& mergedJsonObject.getJsonObject("Nested").getJsonArray("Bestiary").getString(1).equals("Dragon")
&& mergedJsonObject.getJsonObject("Nested").getJsonArray("Bestiary").getString(2).equals("Ekimmara"));
}
/**
* Test that the JSON Merge operation adds values as intended.
*/
@Test
public void addTest() {
// Create a JSON object that we'll merge into the class variable, adding object members and array values
JsonObject jsonToMerge = Json.createObjectBuilder()
.add("Bibbly", "Bobbly")
.add("Lexicon", Json.createArrayBuilder()
.add("Wibbles")
.add("Wobbles")
.add("Bibbles")
.add("Bobbles")
.build())
.build();
// Create a merge patch and apply it
JsonMergePatch mergePatch = Json.createMergePatch(jsonToMerge);
JsonValue mergedJson = mergePatch.apply(json);
// Print out to more easily see what we've done
System.out.println("JsonpMergeTest.addTest: Before Merge: " + json);
System.out.println("JsonpMergeTest.addTest: JSON to Merge: " + jsonToMerge);
System.out.println("JsonpMergeTest.addTest: After Merge: " + mergedJson);
// Test that everything is as it should be
JsonObject mergedJsonObject = mergedJson.asJsonObject();
assertTrue("Merged JSON didn't merge correctly!", mergedJsonObject.getString("Wibbly").equals("Wobbly"));
assertTrue("Merged JSON didn't merge correctly!", mergedJsonObject.getString("Bibbly").equals("Bobbly"));
assertTrue("Merged JSON didn't merge correctly!", !mergedJsonObject.getBoolean("Replaced"));
assertTrue("JSON Array didn't merge correctly!",
mergedJsonObject.getJsonArray("Lexicon").getString(0).equals("Wibbles")
&& mergedJsonObject.getJsonArray("Lexicon").getString(1).equals("Wobbles")
&& mergedJsonObject.getJsonArray("Lexicon").getString(2).equals("Bibbles")
&& mergedJsonObject.getJsonArray("Lexicon").getString(3).equals("Bobbles"));
assertTrue("Nested JSON didn't merge correctly!",
mergedJsonObject.getJsonObject("Nested").getString("Birdie").equals("Wordie"));
assertTrue("Nested JSON Array didn't merge correctly!",
mergedJsonObject.getJsonObject("Nested").getJsonArray("Bestiary").getString(0).equals("Drowner")
&& mergedJsonObject.getJsonObject("Nested").getJsonArray("Bestiary").getString(1).equals("Werewolf")
&& mergedJsonObject.getJsonObject("Nested").getJsonArray("Bestiary").getString(2).equals("Chimera"));
}
/**
* Test that the JSON Merge operation removes values as intended.
*/
@Test
public void removeTest() {
// Create a JSON object that we'll merge into the class variable, removing object members and array values
JsonObject jsonToMerge = Json.createObjectBuilder()
.addNull("Wibbly")
.add("Lexicon", Json.createArrayBuilder()
.add("Wibbles")
.build())
.add("Nested", Json.createObjectBuilder()
.addNull("Bestiary")
.build())
.build();
// Create a merge patch and apply it
JsonMergePatch mergePatch = Json.createMergePatch(jsonToMerge);
JsonValue mergedJson = mergePatch.apply(json);
// Print out to more easily see what we've done
System.out.println("JsonpMergeTest.removeTest: Before Merge: " + json);
System.out.println("JsonpMergeTest.removeTest: JSON to Merge: " + jsonToMerge);
System.out.println("JsonpMergeTest.removeTest: After Merge: " + mergedJson);
// Test that everything is as it should be
JsonObject mergedJsonObject = mergedJson.asJsonObject();
assertTrue("Merged JSON didn't merge correctly!", !mergedJsonObject.containsKey("Wibbly"));
assertTrue("Merged JSON didn't merge correctly!", !mergedJsonObject.getBoolean("Replaced"));
assertTrue("JSON Array didn't merge correctly!",
mergedJsonObject.getJsonArray("Lexicon").getString(0).equals("Wibbles"));
assertTrue("Nested JSON didn't merge correctly!",
mergedJsonObject.getJsonObject("Nested").getString("Birdie").equals("Wordie"));
assertTrue("Nested JSON Array didn't merge correctly!",
!mergedJsonObject.getJsonObject("Nested").containsKey("Bestiary"));
}
}
|
---
title: 如何把一个 RegularJS 组件打成 npm 包
date: 2017-07-04
---
本篇基于 RegularJS 热区组件，简单分享一下组件打包发布的全流程及主要遇到的问题。
## 目录
1. 项目初始化
2. 开发环境准备，安装基础依赖
3. 将组件打包输出成多种模式!important
4. 进入开发
5. 包装工作
6. 最终发布
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## 1. 项目初始化
#### 1. 在 GitHub 上创建项目仓库，添加 README 和 License
没什么好说的，License 一般设置成 MIT（开源万岁），详细协议介绍可查：[HELP](https://choosealicense.com/)。
#### 2. clone 到本地，设置 git config
本地全局的 git config 文件一般设置为公司的邮箱和用户名。为了避免泄露信息，可在初始化时提前进行项目层面的 config 设置：
```shell
$ git config user.name "GitHub 用户名"
$ git config user.email "GitHub 邮箱"
```
这样提交代码时就以该用户名及邮箱作为用户信息了，此时执行查看命令可以看到：
```shell
$ cat .git/config
[user]
name = GitHub 用户名
email = GitHub 邮箱
```
#### 3. 执行 npm init，生成 package.json
按提示一步步来完成配置即可。
## 2. 开发环境准备，安装基础依赖
这里偷了个懒，直接使用了 vue-cli 的 [webpack-simple](https://github.com/vuejs-templates/webpack-simple) 模式生成的 webpack.config.js 和 package.json，并调整成实际需要的配置。
配置比较简单，可以直接 [**戳我**](https://github.com/Deol/regular-hotzone/blob/master/webpack.config.js) 看一下（具体配置解释直接查阅 [文档](https://webpack.js.org/configuration/output/#output-librarytarget)）。
## 3. 将组件打包输出成多种模式!important
既然是 RegularJS 组件，那么打包后的组件无论是直接以 `<script>` 标签形式引入，或者用 AMD / CommonJS 方式引入都应该可以使用。
### 第一部分，webpack 配置
与此相关的配置项是这三个：
- output.library && output.libraryTarget
library 属性能让打包后的整个组件被当成一个全局变量使用。考虑命名污染及冲突，可以将 `library` 属性的值起得相对复杂些，如 `regularHotZone`。
另外，为了让组件在多种模式下都可运行，使用 `libraryTarget` 配置该组件的暴露方式为 **umd**。该模式意味着组件在 CommonJS、AMD 及 global 环境下都能运行：
```
output: {
library: 'regularHotZone',
libraryTarget: 'umd'
}
```
- externals
这个配置是为了排除外部依赖，不将它们一起打包进去。对于 RegularJS 组件来说，并不需要把 RegularJS 也打包进去，此时就应该用 externals。
而配置中是这么写的：
```
externals: {
regularjs: {
root: 'Regular',
commonjs: 'regularjs',
commonjs2: 'regularjs',
amd: 'regularjs'
}
}
```
这是由于上述的 libraryTarget 设置为 umd，那么这里必须设置成这种形式，RegularJS 才能在 AMD 和 CommonJS 模式下通过 regularjs 被访问，但在全局变量下通过 Regular 被访问。
### 第二部分，package 配置
另一方面，我们需要在组件的 package.json 中需要将 RegularJS 设置为同伴依赖 (`peerDependencies`)：
```
// 建议：不同于一般的依赖，同伴依赖需要降低版本限制。不应该将同伴依赖锁定在特定的版本号。
"peerDependencies": {
"regularjs": "^0.4.3"
}
```
因为 RegularJS 组件是 RegularJS 框架的拓展，它不能脱离于框架独立存在。
也就是说，如果需要以 npm 包形式引入 RegularJS 组件，那么 RegularJS 框架必须也被引入，不管是以 npm 包形式引入，还是用 `script` 标签引入并配置 externals。
**注意**：如果安装组件包时，找不到 RegularJS 或者其**不符合同伴依赖的版本要求**，终端将抛出警告：
```
`-- UNMET PEER DEPENDENCY regularjs@^0.4.3
npm WARN regular-hotzone@0.1.14 requires a peer of regularjs@^0.4.3 but none was installed.
```
npm 使用的版本规则「[**在此**](https://docs.npmjs.com/misc/semver)」查看。
可以知道，上面设定 RegularJS 版本为 `^0.4.3`，相当于 version >= 0.4.3 && version < 0.5.0。
## 4. 进入开发
跑个 `npm run startdev`，balabalabala...
## 5. 包装工作
1. 完成整体开发后，修改 package.json 中的 version（版本介绍「[**在此**](http://semver.org/lang/zh-CN/)」，每次发布都必须修改，否则无法发布），并利用 `npm run build` 打包输出 dist 文件夹。
2. 编写 Readme，可参考「[如何写好 Github 中的 readme？ - 知乎](https://www.zhihu.com/question/29100816/answer/68750410)」。
## 6. 最终发布
最终阶段，进入 https://www.npmjs.com/ 完成注册后，执行：
```
$ npm publish
```
完成登录后可能会发布失败，因为我们可能会将 npm 源设置为淘宝源，此时需要添加 `//` 暂时将其注释：
```
$ vi ~/.npmrc
//registry=https://registry.npm.taobao.org
```
保存后重新执行发布操作即可。
此时我们可以通过 npms.io 搜索 npm 包名，如（请忽略分数）：
并通过其[**分析**](https://npms.io/about)增强 npm 包的质量，最简单的可以有：
- 完善 Readme、license、.gitignore 等；
- 接入 [Travis CI](https://travis-ci.org/) 等，并确保覆盖率；
- 去除过时依赖，减少依赖的脆弱性；
- 增加专属站点，添加 Readme 上面的 icons；
- 接入 ESLint，实现静态代码检查；
- ...
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I often ask parents that I’m working with: “What makes your little one laugh? What makes them happy?”
Usually, this is an easy question to answer. “She thinks its so funny when her dad makes faces at here,” or “He loves it when he hears his mama’s voice.”
Together, we can use this information to find out what’s motivating to children, to help them learn and grow.
And then I ask the follow up question: “What brings you joy about your child?”
This one’s a little harder to answer, but we get there. “I love the way she smiles,” or “I can’t get enough of the way his eyes crinkle in the light.”
After that, I ask:. “What brings you joy?”
That one’s a toughie. Especially from a new parent, or one that just found out their child has a developmental delay. There may not be a ton of moments of joy right now, or they may be being overshadowed by tiredness, or grief, or stress.
But again, we get there. Together, we talk about how important it is to find those moments, to make time for them and really relish them.
Then comes the hard one. The real stumper.
“How do you and your child experience joy and delight together?”
In the 2015 book, “All Joy and No Fun”, author Jennifer Senior writes about how there is such a focus on doing for your kids and on making sure they are learning and happy, that we forget to have fun. We want to make moments of joy and delight, but we don’t enjoy them. They end up being another box ticked in a list of milestones, doctor’s appointments, and playgroups.
And you know what, a lot of times parenting isn’t fun. It’s not full of happiness and rainbows and puppies around the corner.
And that’s fine.
I want you to acknowledge you’re doing a good job. Notice the little things. Share your love and interests with your child because you know what? It's not just about them. It's about learning how to live life together. It's about teaching them how to find joy.
And it's about knowing how to talk about all of our feelings. Senior writes: “Vocabulary for aggravation is large. Vocabulary for transcendence is elusive.”
While I agree that sometimes it's easier to complain than it is to talk about the light in your life, I also think that you cannot have light without dark. And children need to be taught how to feel and talk about all the feelings. Then they can truly sit in and enjoy the joy with you.
Need some help noticing what brings you or your child joy? Not sure how to delight in things together? Reach out and we can make it happen together!
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Mrs. 3122's Family Fun Blog
Sunday, August 31, 2014
As the days unfold and we come to what is probably your end of watch, I wanted to document the love I have for you and how you made my life a better place to be. I'm not sure why, but helps my heart a little to put it all in words. If anyone ever reads this, fine. If they don't, that's fine too. I don't want anyone to think I am a crazy dog lady. Even if I am. It's just my way of dealing with it. Here is your story.
Way back when my dear husband, Rick, decided to change jobs and become a police officer, I told him ok, under one condition. I wanted a watch dog. A protector, a friend, a guardian to watch over me and our three children when he had to work over nights. I wanted a dog that was good with children, yet willing to bark loud enough to scare anyone away. I wanted a dog that I could talk to, confide in, and be my best friend. We had two dogs, a lovable black lab, Dixie, who didn't have a mean bone in her body, and an elderly basset hound, Boomer, that could hardly walk. I needed a dog that was a little more protective.
In the summer of 2004, we went on a family trip and dropped Dixie and Boomer off at the kennel, and that was when I first laid eyes on you. You were the runt of the litter. The unclaimed puppy. The one no one wanted. In my eyes, you were perfect, and I instantly fell in love. Your name was Bear. I knew then in my heart that you would be a part of our family. I just had to talk my husband into it. I spent all week trying to convince him that you needed to come live with our family. He was adamant that he didn't want "three dog drama" or a dog named Bear. I said fine, then rename him. I begged, I pleaded, I cajoled. When the family trip was done, and it was time to pick up the dogs from the kennel, I eagerly offered to go, but I told Rick, "If that puppy is still there, I am bringing it home." He grabbed his keys and left in a huff, grumbling under his breath.
Imagine my surprise an hour later when he lifted you out of the truck and set you in the grass and said, "His name is Fudge". Rick tries blaming the whole thing on the fact that the kennel guy gave him a fabulous deal he couldn't refuse and wiped out our kennel bill for buying you. I know better. I know that my husband just has a heart of gold, and he knew that you belonged with us. As much as he doesn't like to admit it, he wanted a protector for me when he wasn't home too, and you fit the bill perfectly, my dear clearance puppy.
You fit into our little family perfectly. Claimed your place on the bed and in my heart immediately. Dixie had always been Rick's dog, and a few months after you came to live with us, Boomer went to the Rainbow Bridge. You filled the hole that left in our hearts. Our children adored you and played with you all the time. Life was good. Then "the bad thing happened" just a year later. It was a rough month for all of us. A lot happened in a short period of time. You'd been at the kennel and injured your paw, your boys, who you adored, had been at camp all week, then your girl, who you also adored, was at camp all week, and we moved. All at once.
We brought you back to your new house and when Cassidy got home, she was SO excited to see you, and it happened all so fast. You were tired, and upset, and hurt, and she accidentally stepped on your foot when she came to say hello, and before we knew what happened, she was screaming, and you looked guilty. One quick bite and it was done.
None of it was your fault really, but at that moment, I didn't want you to be part of our family anymore. I love my dogs, but in the pack hierarchy, my precious children rank WAY above any dog. Rick threw you in a kennel and we rushed Cass to get 9 stitches around her elbow. When we got home. I told Rick to "take you to the vet". Lucky for you, and eventually for me, Rick and the kids prevailed.
They convinced me you didn't mean to do it, that it was an accident, and that we should just see how things went for a few days. It was a family vote and I was outvoted 4-1. Even Cassidy voted to keep you. I was not happy. I didn't want you around my precious daughter. I didn't trust you. Time softened my anger at you. You became the sweetest, gentlest dog, who was always wary around her. You always eyed me like you knew you'd done wrong and wished you could undo it. Little by little, you worked your way back into my heart and became trusted again.
In 2006, Roscoe made his debut into our family as we missed having a hound. You instantly became besties. He's never been able to tolerate you being out of the room. He's a great sidekick, isn't he?
In 2007, Dixie left for the Rainbow Bridge. F***ing cancer. She was only 7. She was more Rick's dog, and it was very hard on him.
As the last few years have gone by, you've barked at strangers, growled at the wind, and made me feel safe more times than you know. You've snuggled up to sick children, as though you knew they needed you.
You've sat outside on cold nights, protecting me as I sit in the hot tub, never letting me go out alone. You've cleaned up every mess I've ever made on the floor without once complaining. And thanks to you, I've never had to eat my own pizza crust. Every night, you jump on the bed, spin around and face the door at my feet. Always ready to jump in if I needed protecting. I sleep soundly knowing you are there to protect me. I've always felt safer. If I'm sad, you know, and you stick close, nudge me with that cold wet nose, and snuggle in closer.
As the years have gone by, your face has gotten whiter, your walk a little slower, but ever still, you protect me every second of the day. Now, here were are again, faced with the dreaded cancer verdict, and just trying to enjoy our last few days with you. I've already cried a river of tears this week, but they just won't stop. And even though they are for you, you still come up and lick them off my face. We're trying to make the rest of your time here as happy as we can. There's been swimming, and belly rubs, and ice cream shared. Yes, off my spoon. I don't care. And so many kisses. I just want to sit forever and pet your ears and scratch your head.
Rest assured, my dearest best friend, when the time comes that I think you are in pain or suffering, I will do the right thing. I will hold your faithful paw and stroke your angel soft ears as you cross the Rainbow Bridge. I will cry more tears for you then I thought possible, and I will miss you forever. You've been such a good dog and I am so glad you were part of my pack even if it only was for a short 10 years.
I love you forever, Fudge. I've loved all my dogs over the years, but you are my absolute favorite.
Update :( On September 3, 2014, while holding his sweet face, my doggie passed over the Rainbow Bridge. You will be forever missed.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
I have never done anything in my life that I have had such a love hate relationship with. I hate running. I really, truly do. But, the more I do it, the more I love to hate it and love it all at once. Confused yet? Good, because I am too.I will be honest, if my husband wasn't doing this with me, I definitely wouldn't still be running, so thank you, God, for him! I was running today with him, and he always pushes me to my best. I ran with him today, and felt like I really struggled and went so slow! But then thanks to my trusty RunKeeper software, I got done and realized I blew my last 5k time out of the water.And then I felt on top of the moon and was happy as can be. In the middle of running, I am not a happy camper, but the second I am done - woohoo! I can't be the only one that feels like this, right?
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Ok, so yeah, I know, I don't post nearly as often as I should. LOL! Do I start every post like that, or what? I am still running, I am still working on being a better me. I am working full time as an ad rep for the local newspaper/magazine and I am in the process of training for a my first half marathon. Since we (my husband, friends and I) completed that first 5K at the Mankato Marathon last fall, we''ve completed 3 more 5ks, a 7k and are now just 2 weeks away from our first half marathon. On June 1st, we will be running our very first half marathon at the Minneapolis Marathon. I never could have accomplished something like this without the support of my friends and my family, and especially my husband. I cannot begin to tell you how impossible this all would have been without him. He's my rock, my inspiration, my everything! He runs faster than I do, and I don't care. He's always there to catch me at the end, and that's all that matters.
24 Day Challenge Kit
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We've Got Car Insurance In New Holland Covered.
I'm a 2nd generation insurance agent in the New Holland area. I feel strongly that it is my job to make sure customers understand their insurance needs. I'm a proud supporter of Akron Boy Scout troop 57.
Directions:
From the intersection of Rt 23 & Railroad Ave, turn left and continue east on Rt 23. We are across the parking lot from the beer distributor and beside Choice Windows and Doors.
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title: 关于公共服务的思考
date: 2016-12-07 21:12:53
tags: []
author: xizhibei
issue_link: https://github.com/xizhibei/blog/issues/32
---
前几日与一同行交流，一一交流下来，发现什么叫『固步自封』，跟外界交流少了，很多东西便会搞不清楚，甚至脱离主流。
比如最近一直在为团队做基础设施方面的工作，但是，会有一种吃力不讨好的感觉，虽然搭建完毕之后自己会很很有成就感，但是随之而来的维护成本却是很让人头疼。
是的，**『能花钱的，就不要花时间』**。
我也想反驳，但后来仔细回想，没有立即反驳是因为我认同这句话。我当时想反驳的便是：公共服务就像公交车，的确有时候会很方便，可是一旦你想自由些便是很困难，这时候便需要私家车。没错，私家车成本高，还要花时间金钱维护，但是，它就是比公交车方便。
所以，对于一个创业公司来说，你完全可以用公交服务，比如代码托管，文档管理，项目管理，云服务器，监控服务，CI&CD 服务。实际上，现在公共服务越来越多，创业成本实际上越来越低，最后可能到一种程度了之后，只要使用的人搭积木即可了，所有的服务都可以是公共的、现成的。
只是，我觉得高成本的服务才是有做成公共服务的硬需求的，也是价值非常高的，比如云服务主机，安全，APM，大数据等。
好了，话说回来，我列出有些部分为什么不用公共服务：
两个词：** 成本与收益 **
#### 成本：
- 金钱：应该算是机器了，无论云服务或者自己买机器
- 时间：搭建与维护
- 人力：需要专门的人去维护
- 安全：数据不会泄露
#### 收益
- 时间：反馈时间，形成一个高效的正负反馈系统
- 可用性：满足需求，甚至比公共服务好用
这里插一句前提，国内的很多公共服务并不怎么好用，而且让人怀疑，虽然他们一再声明不会去查看甚至泄露用户数据。而国外的服务有非常多好用的，但是由于网络问题，得投入 VPN 成本，另外，他们很多是使用美元结算的，换算成 RMB 之后，很贵，不过他们的成本本来就很高。(T_T 国外好幸福。。。
比如当初选择 gitlab，一个是因为 github 有时候太慢，线上部署代码的时候太慢，换成 coding 之后，又觉得不如 github 好用。于是自己用 gitlab，然后那时候，gitlab 已经比较新，自带了 pipeline，可以直接作为 CI&CD。
然后是日志系统，目前国内好用的服务比较少，国外有个 loggy 不错，只是按照我们的需求来的话，至少得要 $5000 + 了，还不如自己搭建了，另外，由于需要上传数据到国外服务器，VPN 的成本不会太低，更别说有延时了。(其实还有点小私心，想要借此机会熟悉 ELK
好了，每个人都会有自己的选择，但是从个人角度来说：** 生命不息，折腾不止 **。
### PS
目前就我接触下来，用过的产品中，ping++ 挺棒，起码会让人觉得好用，文档非常棒，虽然现在的公司因为担心数据没用。再吐槽下个推，文档真让人头大。。。
### PPS
国内的服务目前还处于发展阶段，我觉得做出好产品是需要高成本的，并且跟创业公司是互相成就的，有条件的情况下还是多支持国内的同胞吧。。。
### Reference
1. https://github.com/qinghuaiorg/free-for-dev-zh
2. https://github.com/ripienaar/free-for-dev
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首发于 Github issues: https://github.com/xizhibei/blog/issues/32 ，欢迎 Star 以及 Watch
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updated 10:25 pm EDT, Thu April 3, 2008
AT&T using LTE 4G
AT&T today held a conference call regarding its acquisitions in the 700MHz spectrum, and confirmed that it will use the Long Term Evolution system for its upcoming 4G telecommunications infrastructure. Representatives during the call told MacNN its B-block acquisitions of the 700MHz spectrum would allow it to cover 87 percent of the US populace with its 4G architecture, and would give it finer control over its network and applications. Since it is a closed system, it allows AT&T to enable or restrict certain devices.
Additionally, AT&T's existing HSPA network speed is said to be doubled in 2009 with the addition of a 7.2 Megabit communication standard.
The introduction of AT&T's 4G network is pending release in 2009 as the band is still occupied by analogue television signals. The FCC declared that all television providers must switch to digital by the aforementioned time.
Verizon also announced plans to use its share of the 700MHz spectrum for its own 4G LTE network, which would mean that AT&T hardware would be interoperable with the network, and likewise with Verizon hardware on AT&T.
come February 2009
"The introduction of AT&T's 4G network is pending release in 2009 as the band is still occupied by analogue television signals. The FCC declared that all television providers must switch to digital by the aforementioned time."
If one does not upgrade to digital and turns on their analog tv, they may not be receiving television signals to view their favorite sitcom, but will they pick-up phone calls? - lol - (it's a hypothetical question, I know the answer is "no")
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Q:
Passing Jquery value to WordPress function
I have a pop up that I would like to display the author information for that particular post.
I am using WordPress Popup Maker and have created a function that I turned into a shortcode so I could use in Popup Maker.
What I want to do is push the ID of a link onclick to a the function that displays the user data.
Here is my Jquery in a hook in functions.php:
add_action( 'wp_footer', 'my_custom_popup_scripts', 500 );
function my_custom_popup_scripts() { ?>
<script type="text/javascript">
(function ($, document, undefined) {
$('.author-popup').click(function() {
var id = $(this).attr('id');
});
// Your custom code goes here.
}(jQuery, document))
</script><?php
}
And here is my start of function where I want to control what user data is displayed:
function my_author_box() { ?>
<?php
$args = array(
'author' => "31", //this what I want to change with Jquery
);
query_posts($args);
?>
And here is my link to trigger:
<a href="#" class="author-popup" id="33">some user</a>
I'm not really good with jquery or AJAX which I have read might be a solution. If anyone has any ideas I would really appreciate.
Thanks in advance
A:
You have to use AJAX for that. What you have to do is:
Create a JS script which sends an AJAX request to admin-ajax.php file:
<script>
jQuery(".author-popup").on("click", function(){
var id = jQuery(this).attr("id");
jQuery.post("http://www.yourdomain.com/admin-ajax.php", {action: "my_author_box", id: id}, function(response){
console.log("Response: " + response);
//NOTE that 'action' MUST be the same as PHP function name you want to fire
//you can do whatever you want here with your response
});
})
</script>
Create new file e.x. myajax.php and include it to functions.php
Now write a function you want to fire on click, e.x.:
function my_author_box(){
$args = array(
'author' => $_REQUEST['id'];
);
query_posts($args);
die();
}
add_action( 'wp_ajax_my_author_box', 'my_author_box' );
add_action( 'wp_ajax_nopriv_my_author_box', 'my_author_box' );
That's all. As I said note that actionhas to be the same as PHP function. If you want to have some response from your PHP function just echo it and this is what you will get as a response. If you'll get 0 as a response it means that function you want to fire does not exists or you didn't call die() at the end of your function. Should work
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U.S. weighing military exercises in Eastern Europe
Apr. 20, 2014 - 06:00AM
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Soldiers from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the U.K. and the U.S. conduct a convoy June 10 into the field-training portion of Exercise Saber Strike in Latvia. The U.S. is considering deploying about 150 soldiers for military exercises to begin in Poland and Estonia in the next few weeks, a Western official said Saturday. (U.S. Army)
WASHINGTON — The United States is considering deploying about 150 soldiers for military exercises to begin in Poland and Estonia in the next few weeks, a Western official said Saturday. The exercises would follow Russia’s buildup of forces near its border with Ukraine and its annexation last month of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said earlier this week that the U.S. is looking for ways to reassure its NATO allies of its strong commitment to collective defense. The Pentagon’s press secretary, Rear Adm. John Kirby, said in a statement Friday that American officials are considering a range of additional measures to bolster air, maritime and ground readiness in Europe.
Ground exercises in Poland and Estonia would last about two weeks but such exercises would continue on a rotating basis off and on over time, the official said, and other locations in Eastern Europe would be considered. The official was not authorized to discuss the plan by name because it has not been made final and requested anonymity.
No specific date for the deployment of an Army company, which usually consists of 150 soldiers, has been set but an announcement was expected next week, the official said.
Kirby’s statement about additional measures didn’t offer specifics. “Some of those activities will be pursued bilaterally with individual NATO nations. Some will be pursued through the alliance itself,” he said.
On Thursday, Hagel met at the Pentagon with his Polish counterpart, Tomasz Siemoniak, and told reporters that they had identified new areas of military-to-military cooperation, including special operations forces, air forces and additional military exercises and training, as part of their discussion of closer defense ties.
In an interview with The Washington Post, Siemoniak said the decision to deploy U.S. ground forces to Poland had been made on a political level and that details were being worked out, the newspaper reported.
“The idea until recently was that there were no more threats in Europe and no need for a U.S. presence in Europe any more,” Siemoniak said, speaking through an interpreter during a visit Friday to the newspaper. “Events show that what is needed is a re-pivot, and that Europe was safe and secure because America was in Europe.”
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Two small disclaimers first, (1) I’m very new in the world of Erlang, and (2) the company I work for has subsidiaries that only focus on Erlang, and shares in companies whose products are built on top of Erlang. I like to believe I’m not influenced by this, but I am influenced, amongst others, by my CTOs passion for the ecosystem.
Erlang is two things: a VM called BEAM, and a language. The language is not to my taste, but I really like the VM. Lucky for me, there is a new language called Elixir that runs on the Erlang VM as a first class citizen.
What I really like with writing for this ecosystem is that it launches a ton of green threads instead of GCD threads, and these processes do true (shared nothing) message sending between them. The actor model is back!
Elixir has other fun stuff too, such as piping function calls as if they were commands in the terminal. So far, I find myself writing a bunch of pattern matching for the work I want it to do, in a more terse yet easy-to-read way than I’m used to coming from ObjC and the usual suspects of languages before that.
I think you’d find it interesting diving into the Elixir and Erlang VM combination. The take-away I’ve got that I’d love to bring back to ObjC would to be (1) even tighter on making everything immutable, (2) introduce green threads where for instance singletons can live, and (3) make a objc_msgSend that sends messages between threads not containing pointers to data, but an actual message, and having the sending process being able to continue with its logic until it needs the answer back where it can block and wait if there is no reply yet.
This was a bit longer than a 140 character tweet, but there you go. Oh, and to tie this together with the news, I only noticed Whatsapp because they sponsor conferences and give talks on how they built their backend in Erlang.
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1. Ray Lewis and the city of Baltimore still have a lot of love left to give each other.
The celebration had already started as Ray Lewis and fellow linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo made the short drive to M&T Bank Stadium for the last time that Lewis, at least as an active player, would ever walk into the house he has protected all these years. Ravens fans all across the spectrum dusted off their No. 52 jerseys, leaving newer, less-faded ones of teammates a decade younger in their closets. A billboard thanking Lewis for 17 years of passion was erected within walking distance of the stadium. On his way into his house, Lewis passed through a tunnel of purple, dozens of fans yelling out his name while reaching out to put their fingertips on the living legend's crisp black suit.
As he warmed up on the field before the game, the stadium was uncharacteristically filled as fans folded up their tailgates early to take in the scene. After bumping into offensive linemen Matt Birk and Marshal Yanda, he walked over to the sideline, where he wrapped his arms, glistening with sweat, around the greatest Olympian of our -- and probably any -- lifetime, Michael Phelps, who credits Lewis for inspiring him to win another half dozen gold medals last year. Lewis crouched in the middle of a ring of Ravens players, screaming out a battle cry as young players such as Torrey Smith, Arthur Jones and Anthony Allen listened intently. After hugging Smith, guard Bobbie Williams and linebacker Terrell Suggs, Lewis was the last of the Ravens off the field, and his descent to the locker room was stalled by more embraces with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith and Under Armour founder Kevin Plank. An NFL Films camera crew, which strapped a microphone to Lewis Sunday, trailed him all the way.
About an hour later, nearly every cell phone in the bleachers was being held in the air as the defensive starters were announced. Finally, after safety Ed Reed bolted out of the tunnel, it was time for maybe the most anticipated moment the stadium had ever seen. Nelly blared. Fireworks burst. Goosebumps crept their way up the arms and legs of everyone in the building, from fans -- including Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Orioles All-Star Adam Jones, Phelps, and actor Josh Charles -- and impartial media members to his Ravens teammates and their opponents. As Lewis did his signature pre-game dance one last time, the stadium was as loud as it has ever been, at least before an opening kickoff had been booted.
And believe it or not, Lewis played better than expected, especially considering the 37-year-old had missed the past three months with a torn right triceps, one that was supported Sunday by a black arm brace that looked like something out of "Iron Man." The Indianapolis Colts felt his presence early when Lewis barged into the backfield and tackled running back Vick Ballard for a loss. He would record a game-high 13 tackles and he would later lament dropping an easy interception on a tipped pass. But his return no doubt inspired his teammates one more time, though it won't be the last. With the 24-9 win, the Ravens advance to play the Denver Broncos in the divisional round Saturday. Fifty-two ain't done yet.
But this was the last time we will see Lewis, up close and personal, at M&T Bank Stadium, where he has poured his heart out for years. Because of that night in Atlanta more than a decade ago, Lewis will leave behind a complicated legacy, but it has been an honor to cover Lewis the player, arguably the greatest middle linebacker in football history. And you can't deny the impact that Lewis has had on the city of Baltimore, which said goodbye the right way Sunday. It was obvious that the outcry of love, thanks and appreciation touched Lewis, as a combination of sweat and tears smeared his eye black as he did a victory lap around the stadium after the game. "Everything I did to get back, if it wasn't for my team, it was for my city," Lewis said after the game. "If my effort can give you hope, faith or love, then so be it. I'll give everything I have." You have, Ray, and your city, inspired one last time, loves you for it.
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This turned out great! I did not add the butter and used nonfat cottage cheese to reduce the calories so it wasn't as rich as it probably should have done. But, it was still tasty and the leftovers are great wrapped up in a tortilla as a breakfast burrito!
We couldn't realy taste the egg and cheese part because the garlic was so overwhelming! My husband said he will be tasting the garlic all day. The garlic smell was way too strong when it was cooking. Tone it down a little???! I'm not quite sure why there would be garlic in an egg dish anyway.
Normally I love garlic, but it came off a bit strong in this dish. My husband asked me if this was made with cornmeal, he thought it tasted a bit cornbread*y. But, it was good, we both liked it. We put a bit of habanero hot-sauce on top.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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Soliciting prostitution from a minor is charged against those who seek sexual favors from someone who is 16 years old. It is a class 6 felony [VA Code 18.2-346(B)(i)]. The punishment upon conviction is one to five years in prison, though a discretionary maximum of 12 months in jail for a first-time offense is possible. Once convicted, a fine of up to $2,500 may also be ordered [VA Code 18.2-10(f)].
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The Commonwealth’s “pimping law” [VA Section 18.2-348] covers those who transport anyone to any place for the purpose of prostitution. This is a class 1 misdemeanor with a sentence upon conviction of a maximum 12 months in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. Those who share information with others that aid them in finding a prostitute can also be found guilty of a pimping and receive the same penalty.
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Keeping, living in, or visiting a “bawdy place” [VA Code 18.2-347] – These constitute any location (indoors or outdoors) used to perform prostitution. One who keeps, lives in, or visits a bawdy place for the purposes of prostitution is charged. The maximum is $2,500 and/or up to a year in. Each day that the bawdy place is kept, lived in, or visited can be charged as a separate offense (and the corresponding penalty for each count).
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[[File:Cory Gardner Donors 2012.JPG|right|375px|thumb|Breakdown of the source of Gardner's campaign funds before the 2012 election.]]
[[File:Cory Gardner Donors 2012.JPG|right|375px|thumb|Breakdown of the source of Gardner's campaign funds before the 2012 election.]]
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Gardner won re-election to the [[U.S. House]] in 2012. During that election cycle, Gardner's campaign committee raised a total of $2,295,599 and spent $1,849,386.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00030780&cycle=2012 ''Open Secrets'' "Cory Gardner 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed February 19, 2013]</ref>
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Gardner won re-election to the [[U.S. House]] in 2012. During that election cycle, Gardner's campaign committee raised a total of $2,295,599 and spent $1,849,386.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00030780&cycle=2012 ''Open Secrets'' "Cory Gardner 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed February 19, 2013]</ref> This is more than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2013/06/2012-overview.html ''Open Secrets,'' "Election 2012: The Big Picture Shows Record Cost of Winning a Seat in Congress," June 19, 2013]</ref>
Gardner began his political career as a member of the staff of U.S. Senator Wayne Allard from 2002 to 2005. He was then elected to the Colorado House of Representatives, where he served from 2005 to 2010.
Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Gardner is an average Republican member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Republican Party on the majority of bills.
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Gardner's academic, professional and political career:[4]
1997: Graduated from Colorado State University, Fort Collins with B.A.
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
House Resolution 4899 opposition
Gardner and 38 other Republican Colorado state lawmakers sent a strongly worded letter of opposition to Capitol Hill to thwart a proposal tacked on to House Resolution 4899. The proposal would require state and local governments to participate in collective bargaining with labor groups representing police officers, firefighters, and emergency responders. The letter claimed the proposal would stifle economic recovery in Colorado.
Gardner wrote the letter, addressed to all members of Colorado’s congressional delegation, which characterized the bill as a "dangerous amendment" to House Resolution 4899 offered by Rep. David Obey, D-Wisconsin.
Citing economic considerations, the letter stated that the proposed amendment would cause more harm than good to Colorado’s economy. Gardner said now is not the time to fiddle with the equilibrium currently maintained between labor unions and government.
"Particularly with all of the uncertainty currently surrounding the economy, now is not the time to be making radical changes to the balance between labor unions and local governments," said Gardner. "The amendment that has been attached to this bill will cause further harm to our economy and hinder our economic recovery."
One Democratic lawmaker, Sen. Lois Tochtrop of Thornton, said she wholeheartedly supports the proposal.
“I would support any amendment that would that would help in the process of collective bargaining whether in government, or in the private sector. I do not see any economic harm in allowing employees to have a place at the table,” said Tochtrop.[9][10]
Redistricting
Under the new map approved in 2011, Gardner no longer represents Larimer County as of 2013. “I will work as hard as ever to represent Larimer County through the end of 2012, and I will work as hard as ever in the new district,” Gardner stated.[11]
Larimer County was moved out of the 4th and into the 2nd District. Meanwhile, parts of Douglas, Huerfano, Las Animas, and Otero counties were added to the 4th. The newly configured district gives Republicans a slightly higher advantage.
Campaign themes
2012
Excerpt: "We’ve got to get this country moving again, and the best way to accomplish that is to get government out of the way. Private businesses generate wealth, not the government. By cutting government and cutting spending, we will allow the marketplace to do its job. "
Fiscal Responsibility
Excerpt: "Our nation is facing historic debt and high unemployment. Washington’s spending spree has to stop. An important step towards regaining the trust of the American people starts by placing this nation on a path to a balanced federal budget. Immediately after being sworn-in, I formally added my name as a co-sponsor of the Balanced Budget Amendment."
Energy
Excerpt: "Energy development at home is the key to powering our nation’s future. Not only is energy independence essential to our national security, but it will help create jobs for American workers. I have always advocated for an “all of the above” approach to energy. That includes development of traditional energy resources, renewable resources and even nuclear power."
Healthcare
Excerpt: "Despite being ruled constitutional, the President’s health care bill still makes it difficult for our economy to grow and takes away the ability of patients to pursue their own health care decisions. The real issue, however, is not whether the law is constitutional or unconstitutional. It is whether it is good or bad for the country. "
Education
Excerpt: "The importance of education cannot be understated. Schools need the resources to be successful, but let’s not also forget that results matter."
Specific votes
Fiscal Cliff
Gardner voted against the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.[13]
Elections
2014
Gardner is set to run for re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. If he runs, he will seek the Republican nomination in the primary election on June 24, 2014. The general election took place November 4, 2014.
Full history
To view the full congressional electoral history for Cory Gardner, click [show] to expand the section.
2010
On November 2, 2010, Cory Gardner won election to the United States House. He defeated incumbent Betsy Markey (D), Doug Aden (American Constitution) and Ken Waszkiewicz (Unaffiliated) in the general election.[16]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Gardner is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Gardner raised a total of $4,722,190 during that time period. This information was last updated on March 22, 2013.[19]
2012
Breakdown of the source of Gardner's campaign funds before the 2012 election.
Gardner won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Gardner's campaign committee raised a total of $2,295,599 and spent $1,849,386.[23] This is more than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.[24]
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Gardner paid his congressional staff a total of $750,753 in 2011. He ranked 26th on the list of the lowest paid Republican Representative Staff Salaries and he ranked 28th overall of the lowest paid Representative Staff Salaries in 2011. Overall, Colorado ranked 14th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[29]
Net worth
2011
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Gardner's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between -$34,984 and $249,999. That averages to $107,507, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican Representatives in 2011 of $7,859,232. His average net worth increased by 1.90% from 2010.[30]
2010
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Gardner's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $-10,987 and $221,999. That averages to $105,506, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican Representatives in 2010 of $7,561,133.[31]
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Event listener infrastructure : The next question is who will forward events to the controller. We have vehicle sensors at multiple points of entry and exit. These sensors are able to scan a vehicle's props such as plate, height, type etc. and notify entry and exit event listeners about entry and exit. Note that this enables a real time feel and reduces waiting for vehicles (as spots can be made async available) if slots are full.Sensors run on their own threads.We have the flexibility of having sensors:listeners in a m:n relationship through the use of the composite listener pool.
Further note: SensorData is inner for enhanced encapsulation.
ParkingLot : Facade for the parking lot subsystem. Manages parkingSpot assignments. Validates vehicles to ensure that they follow parking policy (for eg max height).
A parking spot encapsulates level, spot no and vehicle types it is suitable for. This enables a vehicle to enter through a different level(floor) and park at a completely different floor (in case there was no space available on the entry floor.)Validators are strategy objects to ensure flexibility around different parking policies that might arise. Spot assignment is again based on strategy objects which decide which spot goes to which vehicle based on parameters.
Additionally, it would be easy to add timekeeping as shown. This would aid billing.
@soumyadeep2007 Appreciate your answer. In Interview , are they expect class diagrams or coding for this problem? just want to know how to answer design related questions, if they gave time for 30-40 mn how to approach to these kind of questions?
@rlmadhu There is no substitute for code on the whiteboard, that is what they want. If they ask you to do a class diagram, then do it, but its more of an adjunct. If you are asked such a question, take the initiative and get on the whiteboard and narrate your decision making. And not pseudo-code, actual code. You can obviously shorten syntax and stuff, but communicate that to the interviewer.
@rlmadhu honestly, I have never been asked to write the complete code of a system/oo design question in an interview.
I have always started with clarifying questions to understand all the use cases and restrictions. Then start my design with drawing class diagrams. I usually start with small components and try to connect them together to build dependencies and associations and finally the whole system. I usually come up with new classes once I'm trying to connect pieces together.
Then, the interviewer probably finds some parts of my design interesting and asks me to write code for a use case or two. Then I will do.
And mostly the interview is followed by some follow up questions such as how to add a new component/use case to the system and [almost always] how I'm gonna test the application.
For testing my design, I will start with a small component and test it alone. Try to remove the dependencies for the mentioned component/function (look up unit testing/mock/fake/stub). Then I'll test two or more components that are building a workflow together (integration testing) and finally the system as a whole (system testing).
Appreciate effort of this post. But I think there's no time to write so much code or think such detail. This looks like production code. I think design interview is more of high level.
What do you think?
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Digital Innovations for Patient Safety
Our Digital Innovations for Patient Safety theme is working to develop digital solutions that address threats to patient safety. We will design and evaluate a number of targeted interventions that address well-known threats to safety whilst addressing the challenges of successfully incorporating digital innovations alongside complex human and organisational needs.
Digital technologies have transformed many industries but progress in healthcare has been less rapid. So whilst digital innovations offer considerable potential to enhance patient safety, progress remains challenging. A key constraint to safety improvement has been the disconnect between developers of digital solutions and patients, clinicians and the complex clinical context. Our research strategy recognises that digital innovations are complex interventions in complex adaptive health systems and, as such, need careful human interface design to support safe human decision making and appropriate behaviour change if they are to be successful in enhancing patient safety. Moreover, we propose to digitally exploit the power of the sense making capabilities of humans in complex adaptive systems, to better understand the patient safety climate.
Our approach therefore moves beyond multidisciplinary (where people from different disciplines work together) to an interdisciplinary approach where knowledge and methods from different disciplines interact and are synthesised into a learning health system framework. The key disciplines that we will synthesize include computer science, informatics, human interface co-design, behaviour change, improvement science, systems theory, human factors, complex adaptive systems (human sense making) and implementation science. We aim to develop innovative approaches to enhancing patient safety across this journey, from early diagnosis through to discharge into primary and community care.
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Saw the film Manila Kingpin yesterday afternoon! The expert cutters turned Tikoy’s opening scene [Viray-Asiong] into a trailer spoiling the whole thing by intercutting with the preparations being undertaken by Asiong’s gang vs Viray himself. Obviously, they just looked at the images and edited the scene without understanding the script or without feeling it. They do not know what parallel or simultaneous editing is. By intercutting two scenes NOT happening at the same time, they completely destroyed our original intention, even the use of silence at the end of it. They do not know what silence in cinema means. They cut the whole film as if they were cutting an MTV. In lighting, mood and treatment the opening scene is reminiscent of Bagong Bayani, if they did not spoil it…Some of my edits were left quite intact though.
Jump Cut to the Ending Scene. Horrendous with all the senseless fade ins and fade outs.. what for? To say that the film was re-edited? Or you, I mean the producers, were still in the trailer cutting mode because of the 100+K viewers the trailers got from Youtube? Or, because the espesyalistas could not have done any better? Come on!! Your work had just been to put those damn transitions, insert Amay Bisaya, and deleting the shots that helped in building up the “calm before the storm” effect [to make the pacing fast?]; Worst is using inappropriate music that tremendously reduced the impact of the scene. That’s the Producer’s call I suppose.
More later….on the Producer’s Cut that was based on the film’s first or rough cut. I am busy preparing for the launch this afternoon of my slow-paced, quiet short film ULTIMO ADIOS at the most appropriate place, the Rizal Shrine in Fort Santiago.
By the way, Tikoy watched the film too almost at the same as I watched it but in another cinema house. I only came to know when he texted to say that I must see the film and what they did to his baby. He later called me up … mad of course, very mad. What do you expect? Seeing footage we did not want. Deleting sequences deemed necessary. He made the right decision: to have his name removed from Manila Kingpin.
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“Manila Kingpin” bagged 10 awards last night, including Best Production Design, Best Editing, Best Sound Recording, Best Original Theme Song, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Gatpuno Villegas Cultural Award, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director and Best Festival Picture. Article.aspx?articleId=763092&publicationSubCategoryId=200
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Oh, Edith. Edith, Edith, Edith. When we left off last time, a mere double-episode after your older sister’s wedding, you had finally become betrothed to older gent Sir Anthony Strallan. Even the mousy—and sometimes downright mean, though we empathize with her plight—middle Crawley sister was to have her day in the sun. And this week’s Downton Abbey, the rare Edith-centric episode, also shines a light on the challenges the show will need to overcome this season.
We begin (not including Laura Linney, natch) with the unmistakable sight of Downton Abbey going into full party mode: the carpet rolled up, the floor scrubbed, the long tracking shot centered on the bride-to-be. Edith may not believe it’s all for her—and her granny, the Dowager Countess, may not think it should be—but her chance has finally come.
And just in time: the question of finding the money to save the estate remains unresolved, and it looks like there’s no resolution in sight, as Matthew remains stubbornly unwilling to spend Reggie Swire’s money on Lavinia’s former rival’s family. (Mary is also stubbornly unwilling to understand his decision—but can you blame her? She’s always felt the familial duty to the house, and she’s more eloquent on the subject than she is on anything else, including her love of her new husband.) Downton will have to be sold, and the wedding is its last hurrah. There’s discussion of the family moving to a smaller home they own in the north of England—Lord Grantham jokes that they can call it “Downton Place,” which would really complicate the merch side of things—while they look for a more permanent situation. The family plans a picnic to visit the house. In case you forgot this was Downton, a picnic = white linens, centerpieces, champagne flutes and a footman serving the meal. But it’s outside! It’s a picnic!
While at the picnic, Mary learns that Matthew has received a letter written by Reggie Swire before the latter died, but doesn’t plan to open it, anticipating that it would be addressed as if Matthew were Swire’s son-in-law. Blurgggggh. Mattttttthew. So annnooooyyying. Mary reads the letter herself and tells Matthew what it said: Lavinia told her father that the wedding was off, but Mr. Swire still had great respect for Matthew. Matthew, however, suspects that someone—perhaps even Mary—has forged the letter, because there was no time for Lavinia to have sent a letter before she died. Maaaaaaaaaatthew! Mary, again stopping her husband from being totally stupid, asks the servants if anyone mailed the letter for Lavinia. And this time, it wasn’t the butler who did it—it was Daisy. Matthew finally believes that the money is his to do with what he pleases, and Downton will be saved! They decide to tell the family after the wedding.
So the wedding day has arrived. Less bunting this time, but Edith does get to have a gorgeous version of her normal hairdo and to wear a gown with a floor-length satin cape; plus, even Lady Mary is nice to her. If only that were the case for everyone at the wedding: at the altar, just as the bride smiles through her veil at the groom, after they whisper a formal “good afternoon” to one another, Sir Anthony Strallan has a change of heart. He can’t lead Edith to a life as a nurse to an older, disabled man, even though she wants to be with him. In front of the whole village, she begs him to change his mind—but the Dowager Countess tells her to save herself and her pride, to “wish him well and let him go.” Strallan walks up the church aisle, alone, and out of the Crawley family’s life. Edith is left to return to the house, where everything is set up for a party, where both her sisters are happily married, to throw her veil over the bannister of the grand staircase and collapse on her bed, with her perfect hair now tiara-rumpled and a cry-face to rival Claire Danes’.
In the aftermath, Matthew tells Robert about Reggie’s money, which Robert accepts on the condition that Matthew invest in the estate rather than just giving the money to his father-in-law. Thus concludeth the latest challenge to the continuity of the Crawley line at Downton, and any chance that the show might become Downton Place.
It also concludes what would probably have been, in a 22-episode American network television season, a ten-episode plot. The ability to condense the question of whether Matthew will accept the inheritance into just three is one of the most appealing qualities of Downton and its British brethren. Matthew’s hesitancy is annoying enough as it is; drawing it out would make the show’s romantic male lead absolutely unbearable to watch. But, at the same time, just because the season is only eight episodes long doesn’t mean it doesn’t need an arc in every story. With the main couple tying the knot in the first episode of the season and the secondary couple married off last season, last week’s premiere—despite scoring four times the average PBS viewership numbers—probably prompted some groans and whispered talk of the show j-ing the s.
What’s happening, though, is less a case of the Fonz on waterskis than it is a normal growing pain for any show that chooses not to depend entirely on what’s often known as UST: unresolved sexual tension. Whether or not Matthew and Mary would get together was the big question for two seasons, and many more years than that in Downton-land. A lesser show might well have drawn it out longer, or at least left Sybil and Tom or Anna and Mr. Bates in limbo. If the only reason you were watching was to see Matthew and Mary hook up, of course you’re finding this season boring, even with shirtless Matthew hanging out last week. It’s really, really easy to mess up a show by allowing the characters to get married and we’re used to giving up on them when the honeymoon is over—but it doesn’t have to be bad. And there’s a reason this show is not called The Crawley Smooch Hour. It’s not about romance; it’s about the estate. It can handle the resolution of major romantic tensions because there’s always more tension lurking in one of the house’s innumerable rooms. For example:
Tom and Sybil are back in town for the wedding, which is mostly exciting because of the chance for more Tom-n-Matthew BFF fun-times. Men! In tuxes! Playing pool! Sorry—I mean, billiards! (Sybil, however, doesn’t get a single chance to look dashing: she of the fab harem pants has gone to frump town, which we’ll choose to blame on Irish maternity-wear styles of 1920, which are beyond her control.)
The well-meaning Isobel Crawley, who gets nothing but a hard time from the ladies of the night—clearly identified by being the only people in England with frizzy hair—whom she has decided to help, has another run-in with Ethel the ex-maid.
Anna visits Mrs. Bartlett to get her story about the first Mrs. Bates. In her very poetic recounting of the last moments of Vera’s life, Mrs. Bartlett tells of a fearful Vera walking away into the mist, on a night lit by gaslights, after nervously scrubbing pastry from underneath her fingernails, even though Anna thinks the information is worthless.
Bates, who’s getting pretty scary, is warned that his cellmate has planted contraband in his bed. Hard to tell exactly what it is—a little packet of drugs of some sort, something about which a 1920s-era drugs expert might enlighten us in the comments section?—but Bates finds it in time and stashes it away.
And the real heart of the episode is downstairs anyway, with Mrs. Hughes: she still has not heard back about her biopsy. Carson overhears that she’s ill and—while looking très Magritte in his little hat—tricks Dr. Clarkson into spilling the beans that something’s going on. Carson’s concern for his colleague, all while he remains in the dark about why he can’t hire another footman and while he deals with Thomas tricking Mr. Molesley into spreading a rumor that Miss O’Brien plans to quit, is touching. That non-romantic love is more genuine and less fraught than perhaps any of the other relationships at Downton. Cora’s promise to Mrs. Hughes that, should she be ill, she won’t be left to fend for herself is an idealized version of an employer-employee relationship but it’s weep-worthy nonetheless. And Carson’s joy when the biopsy comes back as “a benign something or other” is one of the sweetest moments in the show’s history—and one more reason why, even robbed of UST, there’s plenty of reason to keep watching.
Dowager Zinger of the Week: “No bride wants to look tired at her wedding. It either means she’s anxious or she’s been up to no good.”
History Lesson of the Week: The Dowager Countess mentions that she would have been happy to pay if Edith wanted a wedding dress from Patou, which Cora says would have run the risk that Edith would look like a chorus girl. But if Edith had gone with a Patou, she would have had a wedding dress that was a part of fashion history: Jean Patou was a French fashion designer whose first couture collection, in 1919, helped move European fashion toward the sleek lines of the 1920s.
There's a reason so many of us love this show - sure, there are plot inconsistencies and illogical twists, plus plenty of boring rich prigs and two-dimensional villains (like Thomas) but it's an ideal combination of mass-appeal soap opera and highbrow historical romance! In fact, we fans deserve our own theme song, "Hooked On Downton Abbey" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mdt0JmGj6to
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Books for Children and Families
Katy and the Big Snow
Literature
by Virginia Lee Burton
Houghton 1982 (40p)
A picture book about a snow shovel that can be connected to place-value and money.
Perfect Pancakes If You Please
by William Wise
Dial 1997 (32p)
When a king's daughter refuses to marry an evil inventor who wins a contest to make a perfect pancake, the spurned inventor buries the kingdom under piles of pancakes.
The Cats of Mrs. Calamari
by John Stadler
Orchard 1997 (32p)
Mr. Gangplank hates cats but suspects that his new tenant, Mrs. Calamari, has lots of them in her apartment.
How Many Stars in the Sky?
Multicultural
by Lenny Hort
Morrow 1991 (32p)
A boy and his father who are unable to sleep go out into the night to count stars.
17 Kings and 42 Elephants
by Margaret Mahy
Dial 1987 (32p) also paper
Rhyming verse tells how 17 kings and 42 elephants make their way through the
jungle on a wet, wild night.
How Much Is That Guinea Pig in the Window?
Multicultural
by Joanne Rocklin
Scholastic 1995 (48p)
A class figures out how many bottles and cans they need to collect on their recycling drive to raise the money for a class pet.
Calico Picks a Puppy
by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes
Charlesbridge 1997 (32p)
A calico cat introduces readers to over 30 breeds of dogs as she searches for a puppy playmate.
The Boy Who Was Followed Home
by Margaret Mahy. Dial 1986 (32p) also paper
Every day, Robert is followed home from school by a hippo, until there are 27 of them on his family's front lawn.
Anno's Math Games
by Mitsumasa Anno
Philomel 1987 (112p)
Pictures, puzzles, and games take children through basic mathematical concepts, including addition and subtraction.
Books for Teacher Reference
Read Any Good Math Lately?
by David J. Whitin and Sandra Wilde
Heinemann 1992 (205p)
This resource helps teachers access and use children's books in the classroom for mathematical learning.
It's the Story That Counts
by David J. Whitin and Sandra Wilde
Heinemann 1995 (224p)
The authors explain the importance of children's literature in the teaching and learning of mathematics.
The Wonderful World of Mathematics
by Diane Thiessen and Margaret Mattias
NCTM 1992 (241p)
An annotated bibliography of children's books appropriate for developing math skills.
Picturing Math
by Carol Otis Hurst and Rebecca Otis
SRA Media 1996 (152p)
A variety of math concepts are introduced through the use of picture books for preschoolers through second graders.
Connecting Mathematics Across the Curriculum
edited by Peggy A. House
NCTM 1995 (248p)
This volume emphasizes how math can be connected to subjects across the curriculum and to the everyday world.
Child's Play Around the World
by Leslie Hamilton
Perigree 1996 (224p)
A collection of 170 crafts, games, and projects from around the world. Activities are coded to indicate difficulty. Includes an index and a bibliography.
The Multicultural Math Classroom: Bringing in the World
by Claudia Zaslavsky
Heinemann Publishers, 1996 (238 p)
A great source for teachers of elementary mathematics. Includes historical background information as welll as suggested activities.
The Maya
by Jacqueline Dembar Greene
Franklin Watts, 1992 (63 p)
Description of the Mayan civilization, helpful for giving children the context for the scientific and mathematical discoveries of this ancient people.
Math World Bibliography
Child's Play Around the World
by Leslie Hamilton
Perigee 1996 (224p)
A collection of 170 crafts, games, and projects from around the world. Activities are coded to indicate difficulty. Includes an index and a bibliography.
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This is a walk on the Wilde side. And a Wilde ride it is. It's
Etcetera's wild re-imagining of Oscar Wilde's best-known work, The
Importance of Being Earnest.
The risk-taking Etcetera, the late-night branch of the
often-impressive Live Theatre Workshop, embraces Wilde's comedy with
enthusiasm, irreverence and not a shred of remorse about taking
great—and I do mean great—liberties with the delicious
script.
Premiering in London on Valentine's Day 1895, Wilde's play is a
gloriously witty send-up of Victorian high-mindedness. It's a story of
class and civilized duplicity. Of best friends—Jack and
Algernon—who create alter egos to spare themselves from the
excessive propriety their high station requires of them. Of frivolous
young women—Gwendolen and Cecily—who dream of marrying men
whose names must be Ernest. They like the way the name sounds, and they
like what it implies.
In Etcetera's version, this quartet is openly gay. Gwendolen and
Cecily mutate into Gavin and Cecil. Lady Bracknell, one of theater's
great roles for women, is performed in drag. The other roles undergo
similar gender-bending.
Now, when a piece of dramatic literature—and it's usually a
very choice piece—has been transposed to another era and place
with its attendant differences in laws, mores, customs, a serious
student of the theater poses the question: Why? Does the change enhance
the themes of the original? Does it make the play more accessible? Does
it shine light on the probing questions, the sensibilities, the
intentions of the playwright's?
So you could ask: Why transform Wilde's jewel of a play into a
gay-friendly (at least gay-male-friendly) version?
Warning: Do not attempt. This Earnest is a burlesque. The
Oscar Wilde-Gone-Wild Follies. It's an "I've got a great idea" lark and
an "aw, to heck with it" gamble.
And it's pretty darned entertaining.
Why is it set in the 1980s? I have no idea. Why switch the setting
from London and "the country" to New York and Connecticut? Not a clue.
And why after relocating the action to the colonies do most of the
actors speak with a Brit's accent? You've got me.
So, don't ask. Just suspend any need to make sense of all these
choices; pay your $10; and take a seat.
Christopher Johnson, who directs the production, plays a coked-out
Algernon whose choice of fashion is sure to give you painful flashbacks
to your own woeful '80s fashion sense. And it will, quite
unfortunately, stick in your mind, like gold to lamé.
Eric Anson is less-convincing as Jack, but he does his part to steer
us through this lunacy, because he is just so, well, earnest.
Chadwyk Collins is impressively committed to his reading of Gavin,
whose fashion sense, along with Algy's and others, should attract a
raid by the fashion police. Jody Mullen sweetly and foolishly dashes
about the stage as Cecil, and when he and Gavin discover that they are
to be married (yes, married) to what appears to be the same man, their
confrontation is hilarious.
Bill Epstein delivers the butchest Lady Bracknell you will ever see.
(At least this is our fervent hope.) And although he's a bit
inconsistent in character and memory, he is a sight for sore eyes and,
truth to tell, a wee bit scary. Miss Prism, as sweet as he/she can be,
has Cliff Madison hilariously decked out in a cotton sundress, tight
blond curls and—no. You have to see this for yourself. Danielle
Dryer as Token Dyke and Jay C. Cotner as Canon Chausable round out this
Wilde bunch.
So is this great theater? No way. Is it a bit of fun? You
betcha.
Most fortunately, Wilde's wonderful words shine through this
spirited silliness. His language is the real star of the evening, and
to their great credit, the cast members know it. In the midst of
outlandish shenanigans, they handle Wilde's saucy and sophisticated
style with impressive agility. We can't help but be smitten again and
again by Wilde's incisive wit and wordplay.
Wilde's own sexual exploits and appetites are well-documented. We
shouldn't worry whether he is smiling down—or up—at
Etcetera's bold venture. While the gang strives to convince us of the
importance of being earnest, they actually make a much stronger case
for something entirely different: They prove that it was our good
fortune that Oscar was born to be Wilde.
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title: Internationalization
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### Edit your bot configs
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### Switch language
Go back to Studio and switch language
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Edit the content and add a translation
## Change the language
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Clearly, it wasn't the same Morgantown team, which has beaten Martinsburg, Parkersburg South and now Park, all teams that have been in the Class AAA Top 10 at different points this season.
Morgantown started quickly, leading by as many as 13 points in the first half.
At times, it seemed like the Mohigans couldn't miss. Even big man C.J. King, who at 6-foot-5, 310 pounds, was the biggest man on the floor. He hit both his 3-point attempts in the first half.
"That was important," Tom Yester said of the first-half run by the Mohigans. "What Park likes to do is blitz teams and you end up playing catch up and you can't do it because they are so athletic.
Wheeling Park coach Mike Jebbia knew first half spelled trouble.
"That was classic deep-hole syndrome," Jebbia said. "We got so far behind we had to expend a lot of energy just to get back in the game."
Park (12-5) woke from its lethargic play for a moment near the end of the first half," using a 6-0 run to cut a 12-point deficit in half to make it 37-31.
But just like that, Morgantown found a spark, using a 5-0 run in the final moments of the first half to lead 42-31 at the half.
"We get it down to single digits there, who knows, maybe it's a different game," Jebbia said. "As it was, it was a pretty key run for them right there."
Park went to a 1-3-1 press in the second half and it started paying dividends, getting the Patriots back in the game.
Elijah Bell, who was making his first career start, got a steal and an emphatic slam dunk to cut the Mohigans lead to four in the fourth quarter.,
Park got as close as three points, but the breaks kept going against the Patriots.
One time, Savion Johnson, who played well off the bench, seemed to have a rebound corralled with Park making a run in the third. It bounced out of his hands to Zakeem Divas for an easy stick back.
Core also countered with several big shots in the fourth and Morgantown went 12 of 15 at the free throw line in the final eight minutes.
"Whenever they needed a shot, or needed a big play, they got it," Jebbia said. "I give them a lot of credit because they really played a great game and they made the plays they had to make to win the game."
"It is huge," Core said. "We wanted to come out, play well, and not just win this championship, but try to earn a home game (in the postpones). We have a pretty good home-court advantage with our fans."
Park was led by Ryan Reinbeau's 18 points, all but two coming in the first half.
"We wanted to make things difficult for Ryan, but he played really well in the first half," Yester said. "I thought we played pretty well aside from that in the first half."
Bell had 17 for the Patriots.
Park did have good play off the bench during its third quarter comeback, from Johnson, Chalmer Moffett and Richard Cummings, who had six points in his first extended action of the season.
"Richard came in and did a good job," Jebbia said. "We are looking for an eighth man and I though Richard showed he deserves a chance to do that."
Aside from Core, whose 25 points was the most by a player in the 5A championship game since it moved to OUE seven years ago, Antonio Morgano had 13, King 12 and Steven Soloman 11.
The 76 points Morgantown scored was the most Park has given up this season.
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10.18.2011
Class prep work
Some class sketch work for demonstrative purposes. Kids love that stuff, right? Anyway, working on a story along with my class to add emphasis to the lessons in character development I'm teaching. Tired Swordsman's leg is kinda stumpy, but I'll get to that pre-inks.
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Snorkeling Waterlemon Cay on St John
About Waterlemon Cay
Waterlemon Cay is the #1 “St John attraction” on Tripadvisor. It’s also one of the top spots to snorkel in the Caribbean! In general, the water is clear, the reef, corals and marine life are healthy and thriving. Colorful Caribbean tropical fish of all species are abundant! Waterlemon Cay should be on every snorkeler’s “bucket list”.
#1 Snorkeling Destination on St John!
Snorkeling among the rich diversity of corals and fish is the reason so many people choose to snorkel at Waterlemon Cay. Each year thousands of people make their way here in search of the best snorkeling on St John. And Waterlemon Cay is truly one of the best snorkeling spots to see schools of fish, rays, turtles, star fish, conch as well as beautiful hard and soft coral reef formations. Access to the water is fairly easy via a sandy beach or a coral stone beach closest to Waterlemon Cay. This location is famous for the variety and density of sea life. You see lots of mustard hill coral, yellow and red sponges, huge purple sea fans, fire coral and large elkhorn. The variety of fish is equally as rich – with schools of blue Atlantic Tangs, parrotfish, blue runners, Sergeant Major Damsels and an assortment of colorful and inquisitive wrasses species. Leinster Bay and its sea grass beds are a great place to spot turtles, rays and Queen conch.
…the real draw is the panoramic view of Leinster Bay and the British Virgin Islands!
Ruins and Scenic Overlooks – so often overlooked ( forgive the pun) are the amazing ruins on the hill above Waterlemon Cay. Take a short spur trail and just a couple of hundred yards up the path are the Old Danish Guardhouse Ruins. A beautiful stone arch frames Leinster Bay. And a bit further up the trail is a destination not to be missed. The Windy Hill Ruins are an impressive collection of walls and stonework. But the real draw is the panoramic view of Leinster Bay all the way around to Tortola and the BVIs! Truly not to be missed. Check the above map for directions.
Where is Waterlemon Cay?
[ see Google Map above ] From Cruz Bay – head west ( left as you face St John) up the hill on Rte 20 ( North Shore Road). You’ll follow the twisting road for about 5 mi – passing Caneel Bay Resort, Hawksnest, Jumbie, Trunk, Cinnamon and Maho Bay beach. After Maho the road turns to a single lane. Follow it until you come to a “Y” intersection. Bear right – signs for Annaberg and Leinster/Waterlemon Cay. There is a parking area about 500 yrds down on your right. The trail starts at the end of the road nearest the shoreline. The hike is flat and approx. .5mi / each way.
The short hike takes you along the shoreline of the beautiful aqua-blue waters of Leinster Bay. The best spot to enter the water is along the coral rubble shoreline – nearest the little island or Cay just off shore. Snorkel out to Waterlemon Cay and you’ll likely see lots of huge red and yellow cushion starfish.
A Word of Caution
CAUTION!– Depending on the weather, tides and moon phase – there can be a strong current on the western edge of the Cay. Use common sense and never exceed your abilities and always snorkel with someone.
St John’s Top Snorkeling Spots
Waterlemon Cay– by far the most popular snorkeling destination on Saint JohnHenley Cay – our STAFF PICK for Best Snorkeling on St JohnHaulover North – on the East End but well worth the drive!Vie’s / Hansen Bay – East End. Wonderful beach and snorkelingHoneymoon Beach – Watersports “shack” with SUP, kayak, snorkel gear, etc.Salt Pond– Very good snorkeling on the rocky patch reef in the center of the bay.
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Friday, August 29, 2014
I have been thinking a lot about exile, because I live in a kind of self-imposed exile myself, and because when I look at the lives of other writers, it seems to be a common theme. The favourite author of my youth DH Lawrence left his home town of Eastwood, England, and spent the rest of his life wandering the globe trying to find a place he could call home (he never did!) Ireland's James Joyce lived in Paris. Great Scottish writer Lewis Grassic Gibbon lived way down in the south of England. Steinbeck removed himself in the end to New York state; Irish writer Edna O'Brien has lived forever more in London.
The list goes on and on, and I think it's because the writer growing up has felt him or herself a step removed from his surroundings. There but not really there, which is the kind of perspective you need to look upon a place artistically. And then, of course, those people who populated your growing up don't generally like it if you turn around and start throwing their way of life back at them. They find it condescending, because you are after all only the cheeky child who had too much say back then, and they are not about to condone it now. Same goes for the family - no one loves the Joseph character and would rather sell him/her off to the hairy Ishmaelites, thank you.
But in the great irony that most art rests, the writer in exile spends his/her life longing back, looking over his or her shoulder with a wistful "If only" look.
The images in this picture are the kind that get my heart bleeding, and I only have to hear Scottish music for my toes to go into involuntary spasms. You only have to ask me about Scottish independence, and I will talk without ceasing about the case for a Yes vote. I will call on my forefathers and Robert Burns and wax lyrical about Braveheart himself Mel Gibson, I mean William Wallace.
Out of a family of five children, I was actually the only one born in Scotland. Out of my syblings, I was the only one to sit out in the car of an evening by myself listening to the Alexander Brothers singing about the days of their childhood in the Scottish mountains and glens.
And then there's the blood, you see, the dancing gyres of the DNA: Mc (son of - should really be, and is in the Gaelic, Nic daughter of) Dou (Dubh - dark) Gall (Ghall - stranger.) NicDougall. Daughter of a dark stranger, that's me.
So why not go back? Or at least why not stop all this longing, wipe the Scottish dust of your feet and have done with it? It's because you're trapped. "Draining your dearest veins" (Burns) for the life-blood of your art, you still don't really belong anywhere, neither in the old country nor the new. It's too late for me - I am a mid-Atlantic dweller now, my feet in No-man's Land, marooned in a country that like Atlantis does not exist.
As Lawrence so aptly put it: "We're rather like Jonah's running away from the place we belong."
Friday, August 22, 2014
"Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work." Stephen King
I am going to take a moment or two just to rest on my laurels a little here: five months on from publication of "Veil Of Time," some little whispers of success are beginning to make themselves heard, and I have to report that it is salve to my lonely little ear. Oh, it is lovely, and it has taken a hunch out of my shoulders after these hard silent paranoid weeks and weeks of waiting to see how my book is going to fair out in the wide world. For those on the brink of publication, let me warn you, that no struggle in the dark hours of your creative office, no argument with your editor, no disparaging comments from people who should know better, comes close to the gnawing doubt that sets in during the weeks and months after publication of your first book.
Okay, so here I am at month number five - Veil Of Time is not on the New York Times Best seller list, but it is making its way onto a few lists.
The first of these is a recommended summer "beach reads" list from my own Simon and Schuster. Of course, being my publisher, you'd expect them to want to tout their own publications, but I just want to point out that not every book they publish made it onto this list. And lots of potential readers are going to see this list, some of whom will even go out and buy my book. Some may even take it to the beach, which is where I wouldn't mind parking myself - like, permanently. Like, it's the best place for, you know, like chilling out.
Second of all, not being an internet aficionado, I am not well acquainted with popular websites, but my editor e-mailed me a couple of days ago to tell me that my book is number 17 out of 125 on a list of best books of 2014 (so far!) Glory Hallelujah! The website is called Popsugar.com and has a readership of two and a half million. I pulled it up and found my book on another list of their's: Books you will love if you like Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. My book is number 5 (out of 23) on that list! More, they had a little blurb accompanying the book jacket, which read, "While it is similar in concept to Outlander, the novel differentiates itself by focusing on royals instead of rebels. You won't be able to get enough!"
To which I say, thank you Popsugar! (I don't even mind that you called my book a Romance - give me two and a half million readers and I am anybody's!) Like, no brainer. Like, duh.
Friday, August 15, 2014
I have had some fan mail lately, a very nice thing for an author so insecure she can't even look at her reviews. One of the messages said that they really loved the book Veil Of Time, but sort of wished there had been more hot stuff.
Well, that is one of those issues that every author has to face and make a decision on. Some authors decide not to go into the hot zone at all, but frankly a book with no sex is to me like a dinner with no dessert - you just can't help feeling something is missing. And, Freud aside, sex is just so much a part of the human experience, how could you have 350 pages describing the lives of people without it? Diana Gabaldon in her Outlander series took the opposite tack and decided to put it in every other page, but that leaves me after a while feeling like shouting "Enough already!" It's just hard to write one good sex scene, let alone a hundred.
Then of course, there's the embarrassment. Pretty much your reader knows that you're going to draw on your own experience, so then you have your Great Aunt Theresa to think about, not to mention children. That's not a part of your experience you're gong to post on Facebook, if you have Facebook, which I don't. Because I am private. I keep myself to myself. Hence the question of sex in what I write is not a small issue.
So, my rule for literature is the same I hold up to sex in movies - if it moves the plot along and isn't gratuitous, then it should stay. People seem to allow for clicheed sex scenes in books much more readily than they allow for clichees in any other aspect of writing. In American films, the sex clichee that is acted out time and time again revolves around the saxophone, the clothes strewn up the stairs, the abandoned high heels, the sparse bedroom, the bodies moving under the covers. Why do people not object? It makes your eyes glaze over. You know what they mean, but it's not showing you anything about the characters.
Real sex isn't like that anyway - especially not with someone you have known for two hours, as is usually the case in movies. European films are better about this, and don't do that saxophone thing. The bodies tend to be real bodies; the action tends to come out of the characters.
That's what I strive for in my writing. In "Veil Of Time," there is really only one sex scene (though others touched on) when Maggie and Fergus come together for the first time. So no saxophones, but some confusion over leg wraps and dirks sheathed under the armpit and surprisingly stretchy modern underwear. I wanted to show in that scene that his expectations, coming from the 8thC, would be quite different from hers, being a modern somewhat damaged woman. Maybe I succeeded, maybe I didn't.
And then there is virtue in leaving something to the imagination. We won't go into Shades of Grey, because that isn't literature but something else - maybe a useful something else, as a pressure valve is useful to a pressure cooker, but not worthy of art. Some sex scenes I read are just too explicit and make you feel uncomfortable, like someone exposing themselves to you in an alley. I don't need to know how well a man is hung - it isn't going to change much about this intimate soul-bearing interaction between people. I certainly don't need to know about enormous mammary glands, God save us. Let the reader fill in the gaps - it's far more erotic anyway. Give hints.
In writing, this is the kind of balance we strive for. The author is a tight-rope walker between truth and suggestion. To be a writer is to be a conjurer. The magician shows you more by showing you less. The conjurer never lays everything out on the table, and certainly not the manual of how the trick is done.
Friday, August 8, 2014
There's still lots to tell about my trip to Scotland!
First of all, my visit to the Kilmartin Museum was more than remarkable. Dunadd, where I set my book and where I was staying for a week, is the most important of the ancient monuments that dot the six mile-long valley called these days Kilmartin Glen, but which in my book is called "The Valley Of Stones." Archeologists come in from time to time and excavate another of the burial cairns or stone chambers, and they have also from time to time taken their trowels to Dunadd. Some of what they find is housed in the Kilmartin Museum, which also boasts an outstanding little tearoom. Every time I go home to Argyll, I pay the Kilmartin Museum a visit, because it has provided me with good source material for my writing (and because the scones are the best!) In my book, Veil Of Time, one of my main characters Jim Galvin works there, and it is in the tearoom that he has tea and scones with my protagonist Maggie.
Anyway, this time, I also wanted to sound out the lady (also named Claire) who acquires books for the museum shop and see what the prospects were for her carrying my book. So, not only was she willing to do that, but she had already heard of the book. (Another lady on the till taking entrance fees turned out to be the mother of my brother's childhood friend, and she let me in for free.)
I took my little party down to the museum housed in the old Kilmartin church manse (such a nice little irony!) and began to explain to them some of the features that had informed my book. A lady volunteer (doing the job of my Jim Galvin) approached and asked if I was Claire McDougall, saying she had read my book and loved it and was quite effusive about the chance meeting. Made my day.
On to the tearoom. Sitting there, looking out through the oversized windows first to an 8ft deep pile of stones known as Glebe Cairn (where a burial chamber and necklace of jet was found), and then to the walls of the tea room, I noticed a couple of pieces of art. The first one is this:
You can't tell from this picture of the running shoes, but the title of the piece is "Time Traveller." I remind you that time-travel is one of the main features of my book. Then above my head at the table where I was sitting was a painting of Dunadd. Below is the inscription:
"Veil Of Time" all but jumped out of the paper and hit me square in the forehead!
The stone features of Kilmartin Glen were built thousands of years ago along a ley line, a fissure in the earth's crust emitting unusual levels of electro-magnetic energy. (How did those ancient folks know that?) Perhaps that energy informs both the veil of time and the book of the same name. I don't know, but I do suspect that we ignore at our peril the larger forces that move our story along.
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The large magnitude of solar energy available makes it a highly appealing source of electricity. The United Nations Development Programme in its 2000 World Energy Assessment found that the annual potential of solar energy was 1,575–49,837 exajoules (EJ). This is several times larger than the total world energy consumption, which was 559.8EJ in 2012.
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Harmful rights-doing? The perceived problem of liberal paradigms and public health
J Coggon
John Coggon, Centre for Social Ethics and Policy and Institute for Science, Ethics and Innovation, School of Law, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK; John.Coggon{at}manchester.ac.uk
Abstract
The focus of this paper is public health law and ethics, and the analytic framework advanced in the report Public health: ethical issues by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics. The author criticises the perceived problems found with liberal models associated with Millian political philosophy and questions the Report’s attempt to add to such theoretical frameworks. The author suggests a stronger theoretical account that the Council could have adopted—that advanced in the works of Joseph Raz—which would have been more appropriate. Instead of seeking to justify overruling the legitimate interests of individuals in favour of society, this account holds that the interests are necessarily interwoven and thus such a conflict does not exist. It is based on an objective moral account and does not require an excessive commitment to individuals’ entitlements.
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--
-- User: mike
-- Date: 03.06.2018
-- Time: 22:51
-- This file is part of Remixed Pixel Dungeon.
--
local RPD = require "scripts/lib/commonClasses"
local spell = require "scripts/lib/spell"
local mob = require "scripts/lib/mob"
local storage = require "scripts/lib/storage"
local latest_kill_index = "__latest_dead_mob"
local function updateLatestDeadMob(mob)
local mobClass = mob:getMobClassName()
if mob:canBePet() and mobClass ~= "MirrorImage" then
storage.put(latest_kill_index, {class = mob:getMobClassName(), pos = mob:getPos()})
end
end
mob.installOnDieCallback(updateLatestDeadMob)
return spell.init{
desc = function ()
return {
image = 2,
imageFile = "spellsIcons/necromancy.png",
name = "RaiseDead_Name",
info = "RaiseDead_Info",
magicAffinity = "Necromancy",
targetingType = "none",
spellCost = 15,
castTime = 3,
level = 4
}
end,
cast = function(self, spell, chr)
local latestDeadMob = storage.get(latest_kill_index) or {}
if latestDeadMob.class ~= nil then
local mob = RPD.MobFactory:mobByName(latestDeadMob.class)
storage.put(latest_kill_index, {})
local level = RPD.Dungeon.level
local mobPos = latestDeadMob.pos
if level:cellValid(mobPos) then
mob:setPos(mobPos)
mob:loot(RPD.ItemFactory:itemByName("Gold"))
RPD.Mob:makePet(mob, chr)
level:spawnMob(mob)
chr:getSprite():emitter():burst( RPD.Sfx.ShadowParticle.CURSE, 6 )
mob:getSprite():emitter():burst( RPD.Sfx.ShadowParticle.CURSE, 6 )
RPD.playSound( "snd_cursed" )
return true
else
RPD.glog("RaiseDead_NoSpace")
return false
end
end
RPD.glog("RaiseDead_NoKill")
return false
end
}
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ive gotten my hands on some 3M Dinoc Simulated carbon fibre vinyl. for those of you that have used this before, you know how great of a material this is. looks amazing and really easy to work with.
my shifter plate has been peeling and looking ugly so i figured i would cover it up!
this is super easy to do, only tool you will need is a butter knife to pry up the plate. heres how it goes:
Once pried up you will need to disconnect 3 harnesses, 2 on the left and 1 on the right
you will then need to unclip the leather boot from the plate, there are a few clips
once unclipped you can separate the boot from the plate
lift the plate and manoeuvre it around the boot and shifter
once freed up you will want to clean the surface, try to use something without ammonia. if your plate is peeling like mine, you can try to remove as much damaged material as you like. though the carbon fibre material will mask any uneven spots
you can now peel the cut carbon fibre away from the backing. this i have created on my own and will be selling them for $25 shipped (PM if interested or email badrat*AT*me.com) . if you have the 3M material you can now cover the plate and use a scalpel to cut away the excess material. i have tried the scalpel method before and it is really tricky to cut out where the labels are, which is why i have developed this template.
once peeled up, you will want to position the sticker from the bottom. making sure that everything lines up. work from the bottom to the top - laying the material down while making sure it follows the plate. everything should line up accordingly. if not, try to peel up the material slowly and reposition. the Dinoc is forgiving as long as you dont stretch it or get it too dirty (wash your hands!)
once everything is set, you can now give it a good press making sure it is stuck on well. air bubbles should come out with no problem
now you can reinstall the plate back into you car, follow the instructions in reverse. your car should look nice and clean once again! boom!
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The head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says a push to spotlight third-party groups funding Republican races will pay off.
Reporting from Washington — The man charged with preserving Democrats' majority in the House said Thursday his party's effort to shine a spotlight on the "huge" spending fueled by undisclosed donors had narrowed the gap as election day neared.
Speaking with reporters in Washington at a breakfast sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor, Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, also predictably predicted that Democrats would hold their majority in a new Congress. And, he said, Nancy Pelosi would again preside as speaker of the House.
An increasing number of Democrats are stating publicly that they will not support the San Francisco congresswoman in a vote for speaker come January, but Van Hollen said she had "an enormous reservoir of goodwill" in the caucus.
"She's been fighting this fight harder than anybody," Van Hollen said, "and she would be the first to tell you that this campaign is about something that's much bigger than her."
Republicans have been relentlessly tying vulnerable Democrats to Pelosi in television ads, using past votes for her as party leader as a weapon just as much as votes for healthcare reform or the stimulus package.
In an interview with Charlie Rose, Pelosi herself said she had "every anticipation" she would remain leader of the House.
"Our members are battle ready. Many of them have won two elections that were very tough elections," she said. "They've won in very difficult districts in terms of Democratic numbers. And they know how to win those elections and communicate with their voters."
Van Hollen echoed that argument Thursday but acknowledged that even as the Democratic committee cautioned members at an early stage about the difficult election likely to come, no one could have prepared for the huge sums being spent in House races by third-party groups such as American Crossroads. Van Hollen estimated that Republican-allied groups were outspending Democratic supporters by a 5-to-1 margin.
When "one of these third-party groups parachutes in from outside the district, it obviously changes the dynamic in the race," he said. "That is something obviously in some of the races people are having to contend with."
A counteroffensive from the members themselves on up to the White House has helped as the campaign winds down, he added.
"Voters recoil at the idea of big, moneyed special interests spending secret money to try and influence their vote," he said, citing national polling on the issue. "And when you tie what we do know about [who is] funding these ads to issues that voters care about, I do think that it's a very powerful combination, because then voters have that 'A-ha!' moment."
Van Hollen said the influence third-party groups are having on the election, a result in part of the Supreme Court ruling in the Citizens United case, has been "very corrosive." That ruling struck down a federal law barring corporations and unions from spending money in direct advocacy for or against candidates for elected office. The failure of the Senate to pass the Disclose Act, which would have required groups to identify themselves in television ads, among other provisions, was "a failure for American democracy."
The Democratic campaign committee chair offered no specific prediction about the makeup of Congress come January, other than to say Democrats would control it. He based that assessment on a shrinking enthusiasm gap and the strength of Democrats' turnout operations, including a $20-million effort of his committee.
His Republican counterpart, Texas Rep. Pete Sessions, said in an interview with ABC on Thursday afternoon that as many as 100 seats were in play, and Republicans were poised to win at least 40.
"Those other 60 seats will be within the margin of error all the way up until election day," he said, "and turnout will decide that."
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While the left lauds the achievements of the eight years of Obama/Clinton, things are unraveling at an unprecedented pace overseas. Since you won't hear much about them on the news, I'll share here for the forty or so of you who read this blog from time to time. I usually try and keep these things short and to the point but there's a lot going on and I'll hit the highlights - but it will be somewhat longer than usual.
I'll start off with the Norks, because they've got a problem on their hands. The missile unit at Kusong appears to have reliability problems in its inventory of missiles. On 20 October, North Korea experienced yet another ballistic missile failure.
The missile is believed to have been a Musudan intermediate-range ballistic missile. It was launched from a site near Kusong and exploded immediately after launch.
I mention this only because they are desperately trying to build a missile that's reliable enough to launch a nuclear weapon OUT of their own nation, to land in South Korea or Japan. From a Kim Jong Un (the fat little dictator) perspective, hitting the US mainland with a nuclear weapon would be a dream come true, but he may have to accept a less ambitious target locally.
I doubt that they will put a nuclear warhead on top of the rocket and try to launch it given their reliability problems, but with the Norks, you never know.
Philippines/China
Philippine President Duterte arrived in China on 18 October for a state visit. Duterte pressed his message that he wished to improve cooperation with China, saying the roots of the two countries’ bonds could not be easily severed and that it was a “springtime” in relations.
At his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on 20 October, Duterte said, “Your honors, in this venue, I announce my separation from the United States … both in military, but also economics.’’
Duterte’s statement sparked thunderous applause inside the Great Hall of the People.” Without the United States,” he said addressing the Chinese audience, “I will be dependent on you.” He also said that "America has lost now” and suggested that he was also eager to cozy up to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“I’ve realigned myself in your ideological flow and maybe I will also go to Russia to talk to Putin and tell him that there are three of us against the world — China, Philippines and Russia,’’ he said. And as an added slap, Duterte mimicked an American accent and said: “Americans are loud, sometimes rowdy. Their larynx is not adjusted to civility.’’
Xinhua published the official statement on the visit. “On 20 October President Xi Jinping held talks with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in the Great Hall of the People. The two sides unanimously agreed to proceed from the two countries' basic and common interests, follow the aspirations of the two peoples, push for the realization of comprehensive improvement and better development of the relations between China and the Philippines, and bring benefits to the two peoples.”
The highlight of the statement is Xi’s four-point suggestion for developing relations.
“First, the two sides should enhance political mutual trust. The Chinese people love peace passionately and they are benevolent and friendly toward their neighbors. China adheres to peaceful development path, adheres to the good-neighborly and friendly policy of being a good neighbor and good partner. While China firmly safeguards national sovereignty it also adheres to peaceful resolution of disputes. The two sides should enhance high-level exchanges and give play to the guiding role of high-level strategic communication in the development of the two countries' relations. It is necessary to make the visit as an opportunity to bring about comprehensive exchanges and cooperation between governments, parties, parliaments and regions of the two countries.”
“Second, the two sides should carry out pragmatic cooperation. There is the need to comprehensively align the two countries' development strategies. The Chinese side is willing to enhance cooperation with the Philippine side within the Belt and Road framework and discuss ways to realize mutual benefits and win-win results. China is willing to actively take part in the building of the Philippine railways, city rail transport, highways, ports and other infrastructure to bring benefits to the local people. The two sides should strengthen law enforcement and defense cooperation. The Chinese side supports efforts made by the new Philippine government in drug-banning, counter-terrorism, and combating crimes and is willing to carry out relevant cooperation with the Philippine side. The two sides need to expand economy and trade and investment cooperation. The Chinese side stands ready to promote companies to increase investment in the Philippines and help it develop the economy faster and better. The two sides should deepen cooperation on agriculture and poverty alleviation. The Chinese side is willing to help the Philippines boost its capacity of agricultural production and rural development and support the two countries' fishing companies to carry out cooperation.”
“Third, the two sides should promote people-to-people exchanges. The Chinese side will positively encourage Chinese tourists to travel to the Philippines, enhance bilateral exchanges in education, culture and media, and promote regional cooperation. The Chinese side suggests that the two countries carry out a series of commemorative activities next year on the 600th anniversary of the King of Sulu of the Philippines, who travelled to China for the first time.”
“Fourth, the two sides should enhance cooperation in regional and multilateral affairs. Both China and the Philippines are developing countries. They should jointly promote democratization of international relations and promote the development of international order in the direction of fair and reasonable direction. The Chinese side is willing to enhance coordination with the Philippines within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and APEC, safeguard the interests of developing countries, stands ready to jointly promote achieving even greater development in China-ASEAN relations and in East Asian cooperation.”
President Duterte arrived in Beijing with at least 200 top Philippine business people to pave the way for what he calls a new commercial alliance. The two countries signed trade agreements valued at more than $13 billion and China promised $9 billion in development investments.
Most important for Duterte, Chinese leaders will not meddle in Philippine domestic affairs by criticizing Duterte’s war against drug lords or the Philippine human rights record. President Xi expressed support for the anti-drug campaign.
Nevertheless, Chinese leaders are wary of Duterte because they know from Philippine polls that his anti-American sentiment is not representative of the Philippine people’s attitude. One poll in 2015 indicated more than 90 per cent of the Philippine population had a favorable opinion of the US.
He also has refused to acknowledge Chinese sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Evidently the two nations will work out an accommodation that will allow Philippine boats to fish in the area.
Analysis- The Philippines will be a liability for China. Duterte is looking for a patron who dispenses rewards. He says that the US is that it has not done enough for the Philippines. However, denial of US military access to Philippine bases for use against China in the South China Sea might make the cost of carrying the Philippines for a while worth the bargain. Chinese national goals require a stable environment in Asia. That requires cooperation with the US. The Chinese also are not impressed by Duterte’s coarse, vulgar choices of words. (i.e. referring to Barack as the son of a whore - which while true, is crass)
The Philippines from a political perspective has often looked like a revolving door. A new administration might do to Duterte what he did to his predecessor—reverse the policy. The Duterte tilt might not last past Duterte’s time in office.
For now, in the politics of the South China Sea claimants, Duterte has delivered to China a strategic windfall. That includes an unprecedented partnership with China, a communist country considered a threat in the US-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty. It also includes the prospect that Duterte will deny US access to and use of Philippine bases in resisting China’s claim to sovereignty in the South China Sea.
Yemen
There's not much that I can say positive about the place. There have been a number of cease fires in the proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran that's going on in Yemen. Another one went into effect, and was promptly violated by the Iranian/Houthi army.
Despite the stalemate and war weariness, this ceasefire will not last unless massive outside pressure is exerted on the Houthis and the Iranians who continue to supply them.
Iran is asking for a billion dollars a head for US hostages that they're holding. After the $150,000,000 windfall including a $1.4 billion cash for hostages deal with the US, they are using the ante on the release of additional hostages. My sense is that if you are stupid enough to go to Iran - and the savages take you hostage, you're on your own. But that's just me. Barack and Hillary have a different take on it.
Turkey - in - Syria
The Turkish government reported that on 18 October its combat aircraft executed 26 air strikes against Syrian Kurdish Peoples’ Protection Units (YPG) targets in northern Syria. The Turks claimed they killed between 160 to 200 YPG fighters.
A Turkish deputy prime minister said that Turkey was displeased with the support the US provides to the Syrian Kurds.
A YPG spokesman said the air strikes killed 15 people. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said nine Kurdish fighters are confirmed dead.
In response to the Turkish air strikes, the Syrian army general command issued a statement. “Any attempt to once again breach Syrian airspace by Turkish war planes will be dealt with and they will be brought down by all means available.”
The status of Syria’s air defense system is unclear. The Russians are believed to have helped restore it. Regardless of its condition, we judge the Syrians are serious about shooting at the Turkish aircraft.
The status of Russia’s air defense system in Syria is robust and capable of downing the Turkish fighter bombers. The Syrians are not known to have asked for Russian help yet, but they almost certainly share air surveillance information and probably jointly man air defense centers.
Turkish involvement complicates the destruction of the Islamic State because Turkey will use the grand campaign against Mosul as a justification and cover for pursuing its own military objectives. The air attacks are an example of Turkey attacking a US-backed proxy force in Syria, while the US is focused primarily on the Mosul operation.
Al Monitor published an article that reported Turkish President Erdogan intends to launch Operation Tigris Shield in Iraq as a complement to Operation Euphrates Shield in Syria. Both have the objective of fighting terrorists, namely the Kurds (US allies), in both countries.
The US relies on aircraft based in Turkey to prosecute its bombing campaign (such as it is) against ISIS in Syria and Northern Iraq and also to provide top cover for US troops in the field. The Turks are OK with that so long as the US allows them to kill our Kurdish allies. Does that make any sense to you? It doesn't to me, but Barack and friends don't have a coherent policy - and that's what you get.
(Fox News) Just hours after Hillary Clinton dodged a question at the final presidential debate about charges of "pay to play" at the Clinton Foundation, a new batch of WikiLeaks emails surfaced with stunning charges that the candidate herself was at the center of negotiating a $12 million commitment from King Mohammed VI of Morocco.
One of the more remarkable parts of the charge is that the allegation came from Clinton's loyal aide, Huma Abedin, who described the connection in a January 2015 email exchange with two top advisers to the candidate, John Podesta and Robby Mook.
Abedin wrote that "this was HRC's idea" for her to speak at a meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative in Morocco in May 2015 as an explicit condition for the $12 million commitment from the king.
"She created this mess and she knows it," Abedin wrote to Podesta and Mook.
WikiLeaks is a gift that keeps on giving.
But rampant election-related corruption and a State Department that was clearly for sale doesn't seem to matter to the electorate. I guess that we will have to wait until November 8 to see how all that shakes out.
Thoughts on Trump
Donald J. Trump is not a good debater and his ego doesn't allow him to take sound advice or to practice. Though with the shrill, unending attacks from the mainstream media, maybe it doesn't matter how well he debates so long as he gets his point across?
Thoughts on Clinton
A Clinton presidency takes away all pretense at a Republic and we just need to do what we can to get by. Some of us will do better than others, but the federal government (which is already for sale to the highest bidder) will be openly so. The feds were Obama's attack dog but it will be worse under a Clinton Administration. Count on it.
Housekeeping
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Welcome to Virtual Mirage
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked.
"Oh, you can't help that," said the cat. "We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad."
"How do you know I'm mad," asked Alice?
"You must be," said the cat, "or you wouldn't have come here."
Good Morning
Virtual Mirage - What's on the other side of the mirror? Ask Alice how deep the rabbit hole really goes.
This blog is an extension of MY JOURNEY because sometimes my journey needs more explanation, and sometimes there is more to be said than can be expressed on one ordinary blog.
Sometimes it's politics (very serious), sometimes I address the human condition with a dose of humor, and other times it may seem as if the track is headed in a unique direction. I can be a complicated guy at times.
There are a few things you'll find I consider:
* Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
* Sometimes the questions are complex but the answers are simple.
* Love is the only condition where the happiness of another person is essential to your own.
* Steers do not sign treaties with meat packers. (think on that)
* Taxes are NEVER levied for the benefit of the taxed.
* The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no victory possible in defense.
WHITE POWDER (Novel)
There is something intoxicating about a secret.
THE OLD WHORE (NOVEL)
In the peculiar culture of the Central Intelligence Agency, "old whores" are people who will do whatever it takes to get the job done, irrespective of the cost.
EXILES FROM EDEN (NOVEL)
Sparks fly as two star-crossed lovers meet. He runs toward trouble as she yearns for something missing. And it ends in a flight from and toward justice.
About Me
Today, I balance work and play as much as anyone can. All things remaining equal, play is more important. Life is short - it's important to make every day count for something, if only to yourself.
I'm a former tinker/tailor/soldier/sailor who has now decided that maybe it really wasn't all done for nothing.
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Seismic shifts in investment management
How will the industry respond?
The UK investment management industry, in all its shapes and sizes, is undergoing vast and continued structural change. It is no longer just a matter of fee pressure driven by institutional clients that investment managers need to contend with – there are some far greater forces radically reshaping the industry.
Against this backdrop, this research, conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on our behalf, analyses the drivers behind these fundamental changes for UK-based global traditional asset managers. It is clear from the research that the seismic shifts taking place in the industry and across an asset manager's value chain are revealing white-space opportunities – and threats. Asset managers need to understand where the industry is headed and adapt their model for these long-term changes to stay ahead of the competition.
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The U.S. Green Building Council, is a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization of over 15,000 corporate and organizational members from every sector of the building industry united to transform the building marketplace to sustainability.
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Updating and creating Market Briefs for states and cities
Compiling campaign metrics for reports
Calling city and state officials to find information or answer any questions
Supporting Advocacy Team in building an aggressive and winning advocacy operation
Responsibilities:
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A 13th century knight clad in leather and steel stands in a rotted out redwood tree. Lee Kessler, a member of the Seattle Knights stage combat performance and jousting troop, is dressed in his character garb for a show in Arcata California. Before the show he wished for some photographs to be taken in the Redwood National Park since we had all just traveled some 11 hours from Seattle by car and truck with horses for the show. Taking this picture was a bit of a challenge because I was dressed in 80 pounds of full armor laying on my belly and straining my neck to get just the right angle.
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We’re all familiar with annual end-of-season sales on patio equipment and furniture—but when, really, is the best window for savings?
For the answer, I turned to coupon clearinghouse LOZO.com, which finds reliable grocery coupons from hundreds of trustworthy brands and websites. (You may have seen reporting on them on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show or TLC's Extreme Couponing.)
LOZO.com points out that with fall and the holiday season approaching, the closer retailers get to their seasonal inventory change-over, the greater the discounts—that's why you can count on end-of-season sales for just about every seasonal item.
According to LOZO.com, the best course of action is to carefully track the store(s) you might buy from and check stock and discounts. Don’t hesitate to ask a salesperson for details on how much inventory is still available, when it will be discounted, and for how much. Check back regularly to see if the sales have gotten any sweeter—LOZO.com recommends springing for the patio purchase when it reaches 75 percent off or more.
Fixer-upper homes tend to be less expensive than top-to-bottom remodels, but the markdown may not equal the cost of a basic renovation, according to a recently released report by Zillow Digs®. The report’s findings show median fixer-uppers list for 8 percent less than market value, which allows for a reno budget of just $11,000.
“Fixer-uppers can be a great deal, and they allow buyers to incorporate their personal style into a home while renovating, but it’s still a good idea to do the math before making the leap,” explains Svenja Gudell, Zillow’s chief economist. “While an 8-percent discount or $11,000 in upfront savings on a fixer-upper is certainly a good chunk of change, it likely won’t be enough to cover a kitchen remodel, let alone structural updates like a new roof or plumbing, which many of these properties require.”
The margins vary by market, with fixers in more expensive areas yielding the highest upfront savings—prices for median fixers in San Francisco, according to the report, are marked down 10 percent, which, due to high property values, affords buyers $54,000 for renovations.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a report cautioning against improper use of eyewear, specifically contact lenses. Improper care, however, can also be detrimental, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Cleaning your contact lenses properly is crucial to maintaining optimal eye health—but lens wearers who use over-the-counter cleaning solutions containing hydrogen peroxide may be at risk for vision damage, the FDA warns. Safe handling of these types of solutions is essential.
“Over-the-counter products are not all the same,” says Bernard P. Lepri, an FDA optometrist. Before using a product, it is best to consult with your eye care provider, he advises—he or she may recommend a hydrogen peroxide-containing cleaning solution if you have an allergy or sensitivity to preservatives found in other types of solutions.
If you have been instructed to use a hydrogen peroxide-containing product, read and understand all instructions and warnings (typically in red boxes on the label) before use. The FDA mandates you follow the disinfecting process with a neutralizer, which is included with the product at purchase. A neutralizer will convert the hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water.
Neutralization can be one-step or two-step: the one-step process involves neutralizing your lenses while disinfecting; the two-step process involves neutralizing your lenses after disinfecting with a tablet. Lenses should be left in the solution for at least six hours to allow time for neutralization to complete.
“You should never put hydrogen peroxide directly into your eyes or on your contact lenses,” Lepri cautions. “That's because this kind of solution can cause stinging, burning and damage—specifically to your cornea.”
It is paramount not to share a product that contains hydrogen peroxide with other contact lens wearers, either, the FDA states.
To learn more about lens safety, visit www.FDA.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm487420.htm.
Painting inside your home can be a challenge in summer, especially if you’re a parent with children home from school. Back-to-school season is a better time for do-it-yourself paint projects, says Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert with the Paint Quality Institute.
“With kids out of the house, interior painting is several grades easier, and with proper planning, you can ace the job in record time,” Zimmer says.
Her tips for parent painters:
Plan a palette. Start by picking up color cards at your local paint store. Bring them home and gauge them against your decor to plan a cohesive palette.
Buy smart. Purchase 100-percent acrylic latex paint in a glossy finish, which is easy to maintain—ideal when cleaning up child messes.
Prep the room. Slide furniture away from the walls and cover it with protective tarps. Fill any holes or patch any nicks on the walls, and wipe them down once finished. Remove any switch plates or outlet covers. Apply painter’s tape to protect the ceiling, the floor and any woodwork.
Cut in. Use an angled trim brush to “cut in” the edges of the wall—applying a three-inch strip of paint where the walls meet the ceiling, doors, molding and/or windows.
Work the “W.” Use a roller to cover the wall in three-foot by three-foot sections, working from one side of the wall to the other. Roll out the paint in a “W” pattern, then fill in the pattern and move on to the next section. Be sure to finish an entire wall before taking a break—a line may be visible otherwise.
Trim last. Wait until the next day to paint any trim—this will allow ample time for the walls to dry. Using a two-inch angled brush, work from top to bottom (e.g., crown molding to window trim to baseboards) when painting.
Spring may be known as a prime time for planting, but fall is equally optimal.
“Autumn is the perfect time to assess landscaping needs and fill any gaps that exist in your landscape,” says Natalia Hamill, a horticulturist at Bailey Nurseries. “While you're at it, you can add plants that provide a pop of color—like a throw pillow for your garden.”
Hamill says a variety of plants, including shrubs and trees, can be planted during fall, and many will bloom come springtime.
It is important to determine where and what your landscape is lacking, Hamill says. Consider, too, the climate in your area—different plants react in varied ways to temperature swings. Hamill recommends consulting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map and adjusting your plan of action, if necessary.
The best plants for fall, according to Hamill, are:
Birchleaf Spirea – The Pink Sparkler variety shows exquisite pink blooms in early summer and fall—though fall flowers re-emerge further down the stem for a full appearance.
Dogwood – The Cayenne variety produces blue berries in late summer, along with lush green leaves, followed by rave red stems through fall and winter.
As borders continue to blur between home and work, there is a strong desire to bring nature—and, therefore, balance—into our homes.
Milou Ket, a Dutch designer and international trend analyst, expects interior design to shift with that in mind, forecasting more homes filled with natural elements including greenery, hanging plants and herbs.
To incorporate nature-inspired decor and lend balance to your home, Ket recommends introducing aged or worn furnishings, along with personal treasures. Warm textures are also ideal—fur, cork, hides, paper, shearling or wood. Top color choices include beige, gray, off-white and yellow, with accents of copper, gold and walnut.
Another trend to watch, Ket says, is “handicraft” accents, influenced by designs common to North Africa, the Middle East and other regions. Mix in handcrafted pieces, such as baskets and vegetable-dyed products, in shades like amber, brick, mustard and indigo.
Feelings of softness and warmth are also coveted at home, and current design trends are evocative of both, Ket adds. Place fine linens in a bedroom, for instance, or tactile materials, such as handmade crochet or knits, in the living room. Top color choices include blue, lavender, mint, rose and turquoise.
Color is as important as ever, as well, Ket says. Vibrant colors were everywhere a few seasons ago, but now, brightness in doses is best. Add a splash of color, such as cobalt blue, with pillows or on a single chair or sofa.
Homeowners in sought-after school districts move to the head of the class when they list their homes for sale, garnering higher offers than sellers in less desirable districts, according to a recently released study by realtor.com®.
“It’s common knowledge that buyers are often willing to pay a premium for a home in a strong school district,” says Javier Vivas, manager of Economic Research for realtor.com®. “Our analysis quantifies just how good it is to be a seller in these areas.”
The study reveals that homes within the boundaries of a strong district are 77 percent more expensive than those within a lesser district and 49 percent more expensive than the national median—$400,000 compared to $225,000 and $269,000, respectively. Homes within the boundaries of a strong district also sell eight days faster than those within a lesser district.
“On average, homes in top-rated districts attract a price premium of almost 50 percent and sell more than a week faster than those located in neighboring lower-ranked school districts,” Vivas says.
The top 10 districts commanding the highest premiums, according to the study, are:
“While highly-ranked school districts in these markets have pushed home prices higher than their surrounding areas, the majority of these high-demand markets are relatively affordable when compared to the national median, which is a big factor contributing to their popularity,” Vivas adds.
Hosting family or friends for a few days? Make them feel welcome and comfortable with these nine tips:
Add fresh flowers and other thoughtful touches. A small bunch of flowers in a vase on the nightstand goes a long way to make guests feel welcome. Add a magazine or two and a carafe of water with a glass for an extra touch.
Ask ahead about allergies or diet restrictions. An email or phone call a few days before the visit will help prepare you to meet guests’ food preferences and other needs.
Consider a luggage rack. Having a rack handy in the guest room will help your guests stay neat and organized. (Some are available online for as little as $15!)
Include guests in chores. Most guests will ask how they can help—and they mean it! Enlisting them to chop veggies and set the table (or help clear it) will make them feel more at home.
Keep snacks out in the kitchen. Guests may feel awkward snooping about your kitchen for a snack. Keep a basket of power bars, fresh fruit, small packets of nuts, dried fruit or cookies on the kitchen counter.
Prepare a basket of toiletries. Outfit the bathroom with travel-size tubes of body lotion, shampoo, toothpaste, etc., and even an extra comb or toothbrush. Guests may not need them, but your effort will not go unnoticed.
Take a tip from hotel managers. Give your guests a key and a cheat sheet—a key enables them to come and go as they please, and a cheat sheet will clue them in to information such as alarm codes, emergency contact numbers, information about your pets and your home's Wi-Fi password.
Think like a hotel housekeeper. Leave an extra pillow or two and an extra blanket in the guest room—and be sure a supply of towels is within easy reach, as well.
Work out a bathroom routine. If bathroom space is limited, work out a morning or evening routine to make everyone feel comfortable.
Nobody knows how to clean faster and more thoroughly than a hotel housekeeper. To cut down on the time you spend cleaning, use these tips, courtesy of Radisson Housekeeping Manager Maria Stickney:
Clear the Clutter – Removing the clutter eliminates the temptation to dust or mop around things. Clear away towels, cups, glasses, reading materials—and even the bath mat—from the counters and floors before you begin to clean.
Corral the Tools – Fill a plastic bin or bucket with all your cleaning supplies Keeping everything together cuts the time it takes to get the job done.
Do the Bathroom(s) Last – Starting in other rooms means there’s less chance of transporting bathroom bacteria to the rest of the house.
Give Drapes a Whack Between Dry Cleanings – Doing so knocks dust to the floor, where it cam easily be swept up or vaccuumed.
Give Products Time to Work - Spray the shower walls and toilet with your cleaning agent, and then leave it to do its job for several minutes. Use that time to clean the counters, mirrors, medicine cabinet and windows.
Have a Toothbrush on Hand – They are great for cleaning between tiny cracks in tile and elsewhere, such as around the bottom screws of the toilet.
Use Microfiber Cloths – They are the most efficient. Second-best are 100-percent cotton cloths, such as old t-shirts, slightly dampened. Avoid terrycloth and polyesters, which only create more dust.
Vacuum Before You Mop - Always vacuum (or sweep) before you mop. When it's time to mop, start from the far corner and make your way to the exit.
Vacuum into the Room, Then Out – Start from the entrance and move toward the walls, then vacuum your way out again to cover the main traffic areas twice.
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Minecraft was officially updated to 1.13 today, and they have introduced a feature which will allow you to optimize and update your world to the new version.
Unfortunately, this isn't currently working for the island.
Whenever you spawn, you will be dropped into an endless ocean, where you should be dropped on a beach. Attempts to "optimize" the map through the separate feature without booting into the world have failed.
I'll be looking into this further for a fix and I'll update the link once I know what's up. If anyone has a solution, please let me know. Thank you all!
Firstly, through some miracle, the maps works and converts fine in the newest snapshot. I need to conduct a few more tests, but once I can fully get it working in 1.13 (or any version there of) then I'll add that as a new link to the original post along side the current one.
In the mean time, I've been giving the Resource Pack a bit of thought lately. The biggest hurdle is, of course, mobs. My thought process behind the pack is not to fundamentally change how the entire game looks. It's to keep how I always envisioned Biocraft: BIONICLE inside Minecraft.
What that means is that while the majority of the games textures would be left alone, there would be edits to things to make it seem like BIONICLE items naturally in the game, such as items. That being the case, all the mobs have to change. None of the current animals in Minecraft are in BIONICLE at all, and as such they much be converted.
Unfortunately, that's not as easy as it sounds. Which is where I wanted to ask you all for some assistance!
There is a document of mobs I current have laid out. My inquiry is to add suggestions to this topic based off that list as far as mobs to add. The one rule is that they must be Rahi from 2001 - 2003. And no Bohrok or Rahkshi.
You are more than welcome to create a skin/texture if you see fit, just make sure it looks... Minecraft-y. Outside of that, thank you for reading and have a good one!
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People v Vidro (2017 NY Slip Op 01975)
People v Vidro
2017 NY Slip Op 01975
Decided on March 16, 2017
Appellate Division, First Department
Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431.
This opinion is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports.
Decided on March 16, 2017
Tom, J.P., Acosta, Kapnick, Kahn, Gesmer, JJ.
3415 4029/13
[*1]The People of the State of New York, Respondent,
vMelvin Vidro, Defendant-Appellant.
Richard M. Greenberg, Office of the Appellate Defender, New York (Charity L. Brady of counsel), for appellant.
Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., District Attorney, New York (Samuel Z. Goldfine of counsel), for respondent.
Judgment, Supreme Court, New York County (Arlene D. Goldberg, J.), rendered May 22, 2014, as amended July 22, 2014, convicting defendant, after a jury trial, of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fourth degree, and sentencing him, as a second felony drug offender previously convicted of a violent felony, to a term of four years, unanimously affirmed.
The court properly denied defendant's motion to suppress physical evidence and the confirmatory identifications made by undercover police officers. The arresting officer had probable cause to arrest defendant under the fellow officer rule because "the radio transmission [of] the undercover officer . . . provided details of the defendant's race, sex, clothing, as well as his location and the fact that a positive buy' had occurred" and defendant was the only person in the area who matched the description at the location (see People v Young, 277 AD2d 176, 176-177 [1st Dept 2000], lv denied 96 NY2d 789 [2001]). Although the arresting officer did not testify at the suppression hearing, "the only rational explanation for how defendant came to be arrested . . . is that [the arresting officer] heard the radio communication [heard by the testifying officer] and apprehended defendant on that basis" (People v Poole, 45 AD3d 501, 502 [1st Dept 2007], lv denied 10 NY3d 815 [2008] [internal quotation marks and citation omitted]; People v Myers, 28 AD3d 373 [1st Dept 2006], lv denied 7 NY3d 760 [2006]). The inference of mutual communication (see People v Gonzalez, 91 NY2d 909, 910 [1998]) does not turn on what kind of radios the officers were using, or how well the radios were working, but on the simple fact that, without hearing the radio transmission, the arresting officer would have had no way of knowing where to go or whom to arrest.
Defendant's challenges to the prosecutor's summation are entirely unpreserved because, during the summation, defendant made only unspecified generalized objections. Although defendant's postsummation mistrial motion made some specific claims, this was insufficient to preserve those issues, which
should have been raised during the summation (see People v Romero, 7 NY3d 911, 912 [2006]; People v LaValle, 3 NY3d 88, 116 [2004]). We decline to review any of defendant's challenges to the summation in the interest of justice.
THIS CONSTITUTES THE DECISION AND ORDER
OF THE SUPREME COURT, APPELLATE DIVISION, FIRST DEPARTMENT.
ENTERED: MARCH 16, 2017
CLERK
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You know every time you hear someone your age calling you that, you raise your brow and get defensive but when someone older uses it, you grin a little. So here goes, kiddo, 23-year old me, a few things you don't want really want to hear from the 33-year old me.
Learn the art of NO in it's most simple, elegant, non-explanatory existence. It's not about letting someone else down or feeling like it won't get done if you're not there to slave over it, it's about you. It's about listening to your heart and your body and giving yourself a little bit of that time you're so willing to always give to someone else. One day when you grimace through exhausted eyes and a weary soul at the "selfish" people, you'll come to recognize that they aren't selfish, they're self-aware and they know how to practice the art of NO with grace and confidence. Say no, my dear, and say yes to yourself.
Stop working so much. Although your genuine passion for work far exceeds your good sense right now, one day you'll wonder what happened to a decade of weekends and dates gone by. There will be a handful of occasions you'll wish you didn't work your life through and there won't be enough money or rooms full of possessions that will make up for that time.
Speaking of passion, remember what makes your young heart beat. Music, words, writing, photography, powerful movies that highlight the beautiful parts of life. Don't get trapped in the mires of your everyday. Don't let the tragedy of this thing we call life paint a picture that is full of shadows. Let it go. Take off your headset and drown it out with words and life and sunlight and music and great food and lots of laughs. You're going to get off course, maybe not all the time, but sometimes you'll forget to come back to the middle. You won't get it now, but you'll get it after this great man is gone from the earth and you watch his work to understand why he will be so missed. This is how you come back to the middle, young lady.
Let love in. Just do it. Let someone love you, and not just from a distance. Don't be afraid to get your heart broken. Put out of your mind that you could never date that kind of guy, or be that sort of girlfriend, or survive that kind of love. You'll box yourself in, you'll blind yourself to the perfect imperfections of the ones who might be the exact mirror you've been looking for. Don't forget to love yourself a little too.
Move your body. Dance, do yoga, run, sweat, bend, shift, gyrate, just shake it off. Someday in the future you'll find yourself shaking and sweating and wondering why you never thought you were strong enough to run in a relay or hold a pose or climb a steep hill, and you'll love it. Then you'll lose it and wonder if you'll ever recover from pushing your body too far and you'll realize that you forgot to say no and your body said it for you. It's a hard lesson, it's painful and it will drop you to your knees and keep you up at night, but the beauty of it all is that you can still move. And all it takes is to move little and then you can move big, but you'll never lose as long as you're still moving.
Move yourself, Love.
Find your sexy. Not your slutty. Not your sleazy. Not your trying too hard. Find your own version of sexy. It's not what you think it is. It's confidence. It's subtle. It's comfortable in your own skin. It's genuine. It's your shoulder peeping out your shirt. It's the way you bite your lip when you don't even know you're doing it. It's the way you grin and tilt your head with that telling stare. It's when something surprises you and you let that ever present guard down and that little squeak of surprise or fright comes out of the girl who is always prepped for the worst. Get comfortable with yourself. Get comfortable with the one body and face you were given in this lifetime.
You are more beautiful than you realize. Don't forget that.
PS - my dear sweet, you're 6 days late into this journey, but you're here. Welcome home. Welcome back to your keyboard and your 3am.
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2015 Camp Alkulana Offering: Boys and Girls of Inner-City Richmond
Boys and Girls of Inner-City Richmond Need Your Help to Keep Camp Alkulana Running in its 101st Year
“Camp Alkulana is a place for children of Richmond to experience renewal in a safe, nurturing and fun environment. It serves over two hundred at-risk youth, teaching them that they are loved unconditionally,” says Beth Wright, Camp Director.
Now is the time to pray for and give to the Camp Alkulana Offering for the success of summer 2015.
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Red and Hot: The Fate of Jazz in the Soviet Union 1917-1991
"...that rare thing, a piece of careful scholarship that is also superby entertaining...Starr, who is president of Oberlin College and has been associated with the Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies, is also a professional jazz musician, and his knowledgeable affection for the music shines through the text." - Andrea Lee, New York Times Book Review
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2021 Off-The-Road (OTR) Tire Conference
Join us Feb. 17-20, 2021
Tucson, Ariz.
Urge Strong Enforcement of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
URGE STRONG ENFORCEMENT OF THE MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY ACT
TIA POSITION PAPER
With new car sales waning, the car companies and their franchised dealers have been pursuing an increasingly aggressive strategy aimed at growing the sales of their original equipment replacement parts and repair services. However, despite calls by TIA and other aftermarket trade groups, the Federal Trade Commission has taken little action to ensure consumers receive accurate information regarding their rights under new car warranties.
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which was enacted by Congress in 1975, prohibits the conditioning of consumer warranties by product manufacturers on the use of any original equipment part or service. Under the statute, a manufacturer can only deny warranty coverage if the manufacturer, not the consumer, can demonstrate that it was the use of a non-original equipment part or service that created the warranty related defect.
In 2010, Honda issued a release in which the Japanese automaker stated: “other parts – whether aftermarket, counterfeit or gray market – are not recommended. The quality, performance, and safety of these parts and whether they are compatible with a particular Honda vehicle are unknown.” The release further states that “American Honda will not be responsible for any subsequent repair costs associated with vehicle or part failures caused by the use of parts other than Honda Genuine parts purchased from an authorized US Honda dealer.”
One year later, Mazda issued a release which alleged: “aftermarket parts are generally made to a lower standard in order to cut costs and lack the testing required to determine their effectiveness in vehicle performance and safety… Mazda also recommends that car owners use original equipment replacement parts in repairs in order to ensure the validity of their warranty.” The release goes on to emphasize that “only Genuine Mazda Parts purchased from an authorized Mazda dealer are specifically covered by the Mazda warranty. The original warranty could become invalid if aftermarket parts contribute to the damage of original parts.”
TIA along with other aftermarket groups have filed complaints regarding both releases with the FTC, taking issue with the unsubstantiated claims made by car companies regarding the quality of aftermarket parts. TIA further contends that the releases violate the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act since they clearly mislead consumers to believe that they must use dealer service and original equipment in order to ensure the integrity of their new car warranties.
While the FTC has failed to take formal action against car manufacturers, the Commission last year issued a “Consumer Alert” informing consumers of their right to have their vehicle serviced or maintained at a repair shop of their own choosing or perform the service themselves without any concern that their warranty would be voided by their vehicle manufacturer. That alert can be viewed at the FTC web site at: http://ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt192.shtm
On August 23, 2011, the FTC issued a Request for Comment on its warranty-related Interpretations, Rules, and Guides (“Interpretations”) under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (the “Act”). In submitting comments to the Commission, TIA along with other aftermarket groups, called on the Agency to provide for better consumer disclosure of their rights under the warranty and for requiring substantiation be provided with any claims made by the car companies that non-original equipment parts are substandard. The FTC has yet to respond to these comments.
TIA urges legislators to call on the FTC to protect consumers and the aftermarket by aggressively enforcing its rules governing unfair marketing practices and new car warranties as specified in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
Car companies are taking aggressive action to misinform consumers regarding their rights under the warranty and as to the quality of aftermarket parts.
Aftermarket parts are of a similar or even greater quality than the original equipment parts that they replace. In fact, many of these parts are made by the same company but may come in different packaging. Furthermore, aftermarket companies have the benefit of observing a part’s performance and can then correct problems that are discovered only after the part has been in-use for some time.
The FTC must:
Conduct greater oversight and enforcement on vehicle manufacturers who do not comply with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and who seek to discredit aftermarket products;
Aggressively enforce requirements that vehicle manufacturers must substantiate all claims that use of non-original equipment parts could jeopardize a vehicle warranty; and,
Include in their warranty booklets a prominently places statement that, as a motor vehicle manufacturer, they are prohibited from conditioning the warranty on the use of any non-original equipment part or service; or,
Inform consumers of their rights with a written statement of reasons when a warranty is denied due to the use of a non-original equipment service or part.
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Amazing XO Activity: Creating a Community Map of Kasiisi, Uganda
10 Nov 2010
Nicholas Doiron had a simple but amazing idea - Map Uganda. He wanted to educate the students of Kasiisi Primary School in an Environmental Sensing class to:
"bridge the gap between technical and personal perspectives by making a creative community map, and then draw several overlays on tracing paper. These overlays will demonstrate multiple uses of water, causes and effects of pollution, and ways to protect the environment. Producing a paper map will lay the foundation towards composing a digital map which can be shared with classmates, pen pals, and online mapping sites."
Did he succeed? Read his progress reports and take a look at these images, and you'll see his idea was brilliant and has inspired a generation of children to experience their environment as active participants in stewarding nature.
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The transition from sorl-thumbnail 3.2.5 to 10.x broke backwards compatibility in a number of ways. I'm not going to apply a fix which forces adminfiles users to upgrade to the 10.x series. I may look into whether it's possible to write the template in a way that supports both. For now, if you want to use adminfiles stick with sorl-thumbnail 3.2.5.
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Editor's note: Written especially for Culture Change readers, this solid analysis asks
"At what point do we recognize that expensive technologies meant to maintain a 'sustainable' consumer society among the world's wealthiest people are utterly divorced from any reasonable moral coherence? Are we ever going to provide plug in hybrids to the citizens of Darfur?"
The greatest danger of the ecological collapse of civilization is that we might not notice. There are a few taboos in political and academic discussion that serve to make our leaders look important and moral. We are not supposed to admit that our minds are directly influenced by the Earth on which we walk, or the degree to which we benefit from the exploitation of the global underclass. Our failure to recognize these things hides the impacts of ecological collapse.
As much as those in the progressive environmental community are striving to have a realistic discussion of the combined impacts of peak oil, global warming, the breaching of other environmental limits, we seem to be largely ignoring the most obvious scenarios. The most likely future, at least in the medium to near term, is a simple extrapolation of current trends. We seem to talk as if ecological limits are going to disrupt all of modern society, and transform our lives. The reality is that both in the U.S. and the world, incomes have been polarizing rapidly, especially since the early 1980s. (For a number of decades before that, the income gap in the U.S. was actually growing smaller owing to progressive taxation and other factors.)
A simple extrapolation of current trends would indicate that those in power are going to try to stay in power, try to maintain their privilege, and will be willing to use many different schemes, overt and covert, to do so. They are going to try to shuffle the distress downward. This will likely require a greater centralization of state power. A brutal reality of the modern environmental crisis is that for much of humanity it is already here. The number of malnourished people in the world has increased by about 20% in the last decade, from 800 million to near a billion people. That's the number of starving people, not the number of poor people. The increase in poverty is much higher, owing to the efforts of neoliberal economic adjustment in the 1990s and oil price spikes in the 2000s.
These increases in poverty and hunger are not merely coincidental with the âwar on terror.â Now that the global energy pie is stalled in growth or shrinking, the only way the U.S. can continue to eat gluttonously (literally and figuratively) is to eat an ever larger share of the remaining pie. The only way the U.S. and the other wealthy nations can continue to expand their claim on a shrinking resource pie is to maintain an aggressive foreign policy, and that in turn demands a greater concentration of state power. If one simply extrapolates these current trends into the future, the picture seems both dire and very different from most of what is painted regarding environmental limits.
It is highly likely that environmental limits will be manifest as a series of economic shocks that will be noticed by everyone, but the greater brunt of these shocks are going to be borne by the very poor. The problem is that the entire process is likely to be so hidden and politicized that we are likely to be fighting the âbarbarians at the gatesâ for a long time to come without any open recognition of the ecological linkages between their well being and political change in our own society. Specifically, although oil prices have fallen dramatically with the current economic downturn, grain as traded on world markets has not fallen nearly as much. Why is that? There are three reasons. First, global warming is already making itself felt in the drying out of grain producing areas in Australia, China, Africa, and arguably the American west. Second, because of the global polarization of wealth, the upper classes are eating more meat, thus putting greater strain on global grain supplies. Meat production has in the last few decades increased about twice as fast as population itself. And thirdly, the competition for agricultural outputs for biofuel is supporting global food prices at higher levels, again with a direct linkage to the consumption of the wealthier classes.
In short, a simple extrapolation of current trends indicates increasing prices in general, as the world becomes more crowded as resources of all kinds become more scarce. As prices go up, those with less money are going to grow hungrier, and more restless. We can expect to see both an increase in state power and conflict over resources, except these trends are likely to be shrouded in religion and ideology. The bottom line is that the global upper class is likely to remain largely shielded and purposefully unaware for quite some time to come of the ecological roots of political conflict.
The reality is that the industrial powers, the U.S. in particular, have the power the debt their way out of extraordinary problems. Other countries do not have the privilege to act like that. We get away with it because we print the global trade currency, and we have a great deal of military and economic power to back up our profligacy.
We may be able to debt our way out of the current crisis, or it may be that so much purchasing power has now been cornered by the upper class that the economy itself, apart from ecological concerns, has been undermined by removing the capacity of the middle and lower classes to generate consumer demand. That, in a nutshell, is one way to describe the Great Depression. Class conflict is often played out as a battle over the supply of money. Rich people want to keep that supply limited, and controlled. That is why the Great Depression lasted so long, because of the tendency of wealthy conservatives to maintain a tight fiscal policy. The problem now is not so much tight fiscal policy per se, but the fact that so much of the money supply is simply being soaked up by the wealthy that our consumer, demand-driven economy is being undermined.
In as much as the concentration of state power is a predictable response to ecological constraints, don't expect anyone to announce that on the evening news. The various convulsions through which we travel will always be cast in immediate, political terms, and our understanding of history tends to get whitewashed beyond recognition.
The root of the problem is that our ecological overshoot is changing much faster than our thinking about it. By various measures, we are in overshoot, meaning we are already consuming more resources than the Earth can sustain by any reasonable measure. The further we progress into overshoot, the more divorced our âsolutionsâ to the ecological crisis become. Ever since the 1970s, we have been advocating for âalternative energyâ and more efficiency. Let us extrapolate this trend into the future. Suppose current trends continue (which is likely), and the consumer society goes through various economic convulsions, but remains essentially intact. Meanwhile, starvation across the world continues to grow. Are we going to continue to advocate plug-in hybrid cars and other expensive technologies as the âsolutionâ to the environmental crises when two billion people are severely malnourished? When there are three billion? Four? At what point do we recognize that expensive technologies meant to maintain a âsustainableâ consumer society among the world's wealthiest people are utterly divorced from any reasonable moral coherence?
The history of Nazi propaganda is interesting in this context. The Nazis had very active charity programs, collecting money on the street to feed the poor. This program was accompanied by heart-rending posters exhorting good Germans to give to the less fortunate, and workers who collected funds on the street for that purpose did so in the name of the Nazi party. The Nazis also had some rather progressive environmental polices, not the least of which was an aggressive anti-smoking campaign. The Supreme Aryan Race was supposed to be freed of such polluting influences. The Nazis are easy to pick on because they have become such an archetype of evil that one does not have to explain that there was something fundamentally astray in their social order. One does not have to expand upon the extremely cynical nature of collecting funds to feed the poor while simultaneously building an efficient industrial genocide machine.
If we transpose this historical lesson onto the modern world, the lessons are a bit more sobering. The number of hungry people in the modern world is growing, and that growth is accelerating upward on a parabolic (geometric) curve. The rate of increase in the number of hungry people is increasing. Because of the aforementioned factors (global warming, increased meat consumption, and biofuel) this trend is likely to continue. Given this rapid acceleration of poverty and starvation, is trying to solve the modern environmental crisis with plug-in hybrids and other expensive technologies that are ultimately intended to simply pad the lifestyles of the world's wealthy the moral equivalent of Nazi âcharityâ? If not now, will the comparison become more appropriate when there are two billion malnourished? Three billion? Are we ever going to provide plug in hybrids and a âhydrogen economyâ to the citizens of Darfur?
Based on an extrapolation of current trends we can predict that the supplying of expensive alternative energy technologies to the poorest of the world's peoples can be described on a timetable that might be surmised as ânever.â The problem is changing much faster than our thinking is changing. One could perhaps plausibly argue in 1972 that improving the efficiency of the consumer society would ramp down consumption among the rich even as we developed efficient technologies that might âtrickle downâ to everyone else. Without debating the finer points of what was true in 1972, that approach becomes less and less morally viable as we move further into overshoot. When we are down to naked mass genocide, which is the mature state of a market economy operating on a contracting energy supply, are we still going to be advocating expensive techno-toys for the rich as a solution to the environmental crisis? How many billions equals ânaked mass genocideâ?
It is my contention that we are already over that line. What may have made sense in 1972 does not now make sense. Improving efficiency of the consumer society with no recognition of the blood flowing through our fuel lines puts us in unsavory company. The problem is that we have gotten to the point where the easy answers are wrong and the right answers are difficult, at least from a political perspective.
The reality is that the modern economy is going to undergo some enormous changes in the next few decades whether we like it or not. A simple extrapolation of current trends, including the success of most of the conservation and alternative energy aspirations of the mainstream environmental movement, leads us to a world where a few live in the sustainable techno-bubble while billions die.
The political distress generated by the demise of so many people from ânatural causesâ will be manifest as a decline of democracy and civil liberty and the rise of authoritarian government. As much as we have a highly flattering and mental notion of modern democracy as being a triumph of social progress, the reality for ancient states and ourselves is that democracy is the process by which economically empowered persons express that power in the political forum. Inasmuch as a general decline in resources, or an increase in prices, results in a decline in the number of economically empowered persons, democracy will decline. But the process will be, as it always has been, highly politicized. The speeches from the late Roman Empire are most instructive on this regard. They hearken back to a golden age when men were virtuous, the barbarian terrorists were not to be found, and prosperity reigned. I suppose we will be dusting those off soon.
A lack of efficiency is not the driving force behind our ecological predicament. It is a red herring that allows us to ignore the realities of the division of class power. The reality is that the western industrial economy is driven by throughput. If we leave the coal in the ground and the trees standing in the forest, nothing much happens economically. If we dig up the coal, cut down the trees, and then sell, buy, and burn these âresources,â we generate economic activity. Particularly given that the U.S. prints the global trade currency (the U.S. dollar), and given that we can issue debt seemingly at will (perhaps we will find a limit to that soon), we are a consumption driven society. The more we consume, the more we stimulate the economy, the more powerful we become. The consumption of cars and houses has historically driven our economy, notably the great booms of the âroaring twenties,â the post World War II boom, and all the growth period since then, not the least of which was the most recent housing bubble. In a consumption-driven economy, the more we consume, the more powerful we become. That is the reason why Americans drive SUVs while people starve in Darfur. That's why, when we hit hard times, our political leaders tell us to go shopping.
Efficiency cannot touch throughput. The reality is that, if current trends continue and the market economy remains intact, then the throughput economy will remain functional, eating up unfathomable volumes of âresourcesâ to feed the lifestyles of the rich and famous, even as we slide down the scale of global decline. We may paint a green veneer of efficiency or âalternativeâ energy over these consumption habits, but that does not change the basic equation. The upper class maintains its power, in part, by consuming so much. The power to consume means that great resources, financial and otherwise, can also be diverted to such police and military endeavors will serve to maintain the social order under conditions of energy decline.
The bitter irony is that we are almost certain to hesitate just long enough in embracing real solutions as to ensure the destruction of countless millions of people and our civil society, to arrive only slightly later at the same material circumstance, but under very different political conditions, than if we had embraced these real solutions much sooner. One hundred years from now, our descendants will not be living in a consumption-driven economy. They will not be propping up the economy by buying cars they cannot afford and building spacious private houses they cannot pay for even in the course of decades. They will be doing what they have to do -- sharing meager technologies that actually work. Our children's children will be living cooperatively, growing food locally and without chemical inputs, not because of some higher ideological calling, but rather because they are compelled to do so. The difference will be political. If we can create a movement now that downscales faster than we are compelled to do so, a movement that creates a conscious culture that undermines the power of the ruling elite by building a localized economy from the bottom up, then we can arrive at the future cooperative society with some measure of democracy and civil liberty left in place. If we wait until we are forced to scale down by actual scarcity, then our children's children will arrive at their cooperative future under an ecofascist boot.
Nationalism is so deeply and profoundly embedded in American culture that we easily fall under its persuasion without even noticing. Nationalism has overtaken the environmental movement. We have become focused on âalternativeâ energy production, in spite of the fact that these technologies are not a real solution. The real solutions are actually fairly easy. They simply involve doing what we will be doing in the future -- using resources cooperatively -- a little sooner than we are compelled to do so. Unwinding the throughput economy cannot and will not be achieved by enlightened social policy. The throughput economy can only be changed by a bottom-up movement that seeks fundamental structural change in our society.
Phrases like âculture changeâ or âconscious cultureâ seem to evoke the image that we should all play nice -- liberal utopianism. A real understanding of culture leads us to the conclusion that the ecological and economic foundations of a society have a dominating influence over the social structure and belief system over time. A sustainable future does not mean we teach everyone to be tolerant. Though there is no harm in such lessons here and now, to achieve real âculture changeâ means rebuilding society from the bottom up, building a truly localized and sustainable society. You might imagine that is unlikely, but that is precisely what is going to happen, either by plan or by default. The latter would be much messier, and lead to a society that is neither equitable nor conscious. By getting ahead of the curve, we could arrive at the same point, but in a society that is conscious of its own process of social evolution. That society will not be a liberal utopia. It will be a sustainable society where power is devolved to the community level so people are empowered to defend themselves, and to create the future they want. It will not happen by policy, nor will it ever be announced on the evening news. It will happen as the minority movement of people who want to see it happen grows through the coming waves of change. See you in the street.
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Alexis Zeigler is a self-educated activist, green builder, and orchardist living in central Virginia. He has organized numerous campaigns around environmental and social justice issues, built super-insulated buildings and alternative energy systems, and has lived in intentional community all of his adult life. More information, including articles, interviews, and downloadable books, can be found at his website, conev.org or by contacting him by email: tradelocal "at" yahoo "dot" com.
He has recently completed his Culture Change Constructive Panic Amtrak Tour. His recent book Culture Change, Civil Liberty, Peak Oil, and the End of Empire is available through his website:
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THERMIdry (Sweat Reduction)
End your armpit sweat and smell forever.
THERMIdry is a treatment performed in the office under local anesthesia. We begin by numbing up your armpits. We then pass a small needle like probe under the skin which heats up the sweat glands so they no longer work. While we do this we focus a heat sensing camera on your armpit to make sure the skin doesn’t get too hot. While you are numb, we also throw in a free laser hair removal treatment of your armpits – if you want.
The apocrine sweat glands of our armpits SERVE NO USEFUL PURPOSE. All they do is make stinky sweat that does not help cool us off. The eccrine sweat glands located all over our bodies are important for cooling off our bodies via sweating. THERMIdry only treats the unnecessary armpit sweat glands.
There is no downtime after the procedure, you can resume normal activities and swimming as soon as you feel comfortable doing so. You will have some mild swelling and maybe a little bit of bruising in your armpits.
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The mammalian inner ear has very limited ability to regenerate lost sensory hair cells \[[@B1],[@B2]\]. While previous studies demonstrate that early postnatal cochlea harbors stem/progenitor-like cells and show a limited regenerative/repair capacity \[[@B3]-[@B13]\], and these properties, however, are progressively lost later during the postnatal development of the inner ear \[[@B5]\].
Despite the pluripotent differentiation potential of these cells, recovery does not occur to any significant extent after damage to hair cells in the adult mammalian cochlea \[[@B3]\]. Nevertheless, some reports show the presence of limited numbers of nestin-positive stem cells in adult mouse organ of Corti \[[@B5]\], suggesting that there may be some intrinsic potential for repairing hair cells. Therefore, it would be of great interest to explore whether there is the ability of sphere formation from cells harvested during later postnatal and mature stages.
It is well known that the adult mammalian cochleae lack regenerative ability and the irreversible degeneration of cochlear sensory hair cells leads to permanent hearing loss \[[@B14]\], but little is known about the genes and pathways that are potentially involved in this difference of the regenerative/repair potentialities between early postnatal and adult mammalian cochlear sensory epithelia (SE) \[[@B14]\]. The aims of this study are: 1) To investigate whether some remnants of regenerative ability of quiescent progenitor/stem cells can be isolated from mature cochlea, we compare the sphere-forming capabilities of cultured cells derived from P1 and P60 SE; 2) To explore changes of genes and pathways underlying the stem/progenitor cells maintenance and the capacity of regeneration/repair between P1 and P60 SE-derived cells. We examined the expression of a number of genes that were known as stem markers and early inner ear cell markers. These genes have been shown to be linked into known networks and pathways implicated in the mammalian cochlea. In addition, we investigate whether these cells can be differentiated into hair cells and supporting cells *in vitro* using immunocytochemistry.
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Animals
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P1 and P60 C57/BL6 mouse pups (Slac laboratory animal, Shanghai, China) from different litters were used. Animals were housed with mothers in Animal House (College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, China). During this study, animal care and use were in strict accordance with the animal welfare guidelines of the Helsinki Declaration.
Cell culture procedure
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Dissociated cell cultures were obtained under aseptic conditions from P1 and P60 mice as previously described \[[@B15]\] (Figure [1](#F1){ref-type="fig"}). In brief, SE sheets were isolated from cochleae in Hanks' buffered salt solution (HBSS, Invitrogen) at 4°C, PH 7.4. Tissues were subjected to 0.125% trypsin in PBS solution (Invitrogen) for 15 min, at 37°C, then blocked by trypsin inhibitor and DNAse I solution (Sigma). After gently mechanical dissociation, the pellets were suspended in DMEM/F12 (Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium: Nutrient Mixture F-12) 1:1 Mixture (Invitrogen) supplemented with N2 and B27 supplements (Invitrogen), EGF (20 ng/ml) (R&D Systems), bFGF (10 ng/ml) (Wako, Japan), IGF-1(50 ng/ml) (R&D Systems), ampicillin (50 ng/ml; Sigma) and heparin sulphate (50 ng/ml) (Sigma). The suspension was passed through a 70 μm cell strainer (BD Labware) into 6 well plastic Petri dishes (Greiner). Cell cultures were incubated under 37°C, 5% CO~2~, half of the medium was replaced every 2 days. At day 3, cell suspension was replated in new Petri dishes, the attached cells were abandoned. The suspending otospheres obtained from P1 or P60 organ of Corti were assessed in later experiments. For analysis of cell differentiation, we maintained the attached sphere-derived cells in a humidified incubator in a 5% CO~2~ at 37°C in differentiation medium consisting of DMEM/F12 mixed (1:1) supplemented with N2 and B27 (medium and supplements were from Invitrogen), 10% fetal bovine serum (Invitrogen), and ampicillin (50 ng/ml; Sigma). Half of the medium was replaced every 2 days. The differentiated cells were analyzed by immunofluorescence 7 days after plating.
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The yield and cell viability were determined by using trypan blue vital staining. Four cochleae were dissected from P1 and P60 mice, respectively. The dissociated organ of corti-derived cells were seeded under suspension culture condition, 100 μl cell suspension of each condition was treated separately with 100 μl of 0.4% trypan blue. Using bright field optics, numbers of stained cells with intact plasmamembranes were determined.
Cell proliferation ability was evaluated by 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) solution (MTT assay kit, Sigma, USA). Briefly, the dissociated organ of Corti-derived cells were plated at 1000 cells/well in 96 well dishes. After the predetermined time points of incubation, the medium on these samples was removed and 10 μl of 5 mg/ml MTT solution was added and assayed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Optical density of solutions in wells was measured at 570 nm using a photometer (MK3 Multilabel Plate Reader, Thermo, USA).
RT-PCR assay
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Total RNA was isolated from P1 or P60 mice SE and SE-derived otospheres respectively by using RNeasy Mini Kits (Qiagen), and a mouse embryonic stem cells (ESc) line, G4-2, was taken as positive control to show stem markers. We used 500 ng of total RNA from each group for reverse transcription (RT) by using Superscript III (Invitrogen). We determined the expression of mRNA of stem markers (*nanog, sox2, oct3/4, klf4, c-myc and nestin*), early inner ear cells markers (*jagged1, pax2, brn3.1, bmp7, myosin 7a* and *p27kip1*). Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis was performed by using the following primers pairs: ***nanog*** (fw: AGG GTC TGC TAC TGA GAT GCT CTG, rv: CAA CCA CTG GTT TTT CTG CCA CCG); ***sox2*** (fw: TAG AGC TAG ACT CCG GGC GAT GA, rv: TTG CCT TAA ACA AGA CCA CGA AA); ***klf4*** (fw: CCA ACT TGA ACA TGC CCG GAC TT, rv: TCT GCT TAA AGG CAT ACT TGG GA); ***oct3/4*** (fw: TCT TTC CAC CAG GCC CCC GGC TC, rv: TGC GGG CGC ACA TGG GGA GAT CC); ***c-myc*** (fw: TGA CCT AAC TCG AGG AGG AGC TGG AAT C, rv: TTA TGC ACC AGA GTT TCG AAG CTG TTC G); ***nestin*** (fw: GAT CGC TCA GAT CCT GGA AG, rv: AGA GAA GGA TGT TGG GCT GA); ***jagged1*** (fw: GGT CCT GGA TGA CCA GTG TT, rv: GTT CGG TGG TAA GAC CTG GA); ***pax2*** (fw: CCC ACA TTA GAG GAG GTG GA, rv: GAC GCT CAA AGA CTC GAT CC); ***brn3.1*** (fw: GTC TCA GCG ATG TGG AGT CA, rv: TCA TGT TGT TGT GCG ACA GA); ***bmp7*** (fw: TCT TCC ACC CTC GAT ACC AC, rv: GCT GTC CAG CAA GAA GAG GT); ***myosin 7a*** (fw: CAC TGG ACA TGA TTG CCA AC, rv: ATT CCA AAC TGG GTC TCG TG); ***p27kip1*** (fw: ATT GGG TCT CAG GCA AAC TC, rv: TTC TGT TCT GTT GGC CCT TT); ***GAPDH*** (fw: GGG TGT GAA CCA CGA GAA AT, rv: ACA GTC TTC TGG GTG GCA GT). The RT-PCR experiments were independently repeated 3 times with the same total RNA material. Control RCR reactions were performed lacking cDNA (RT-).
Immunochemistry procedure
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To characterize the expression of stem and inner ear progenitor cell maker expression, the first propagation otospheres derived from P1 or P60 organs of Corti were selected for immunostaining analysis. The primary antibodies used were as follows, mouse monoclonal antibody for Oct3/4 (1:500, Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Santa Cruz, CA), for Nestin (1:500, BD Biosciences); goat polyclonal antibody for Sox2 (1:200, Santa Cruz Biotechnology); Pax2 (1:200, BD Biosciences) and for Jagged1 (1:200, Santa Cruz Biotechnology).
The differentiative abilities of P1 and P60 otospheres were characterized by immunocytochemistry using inner ear cell specific markers. After fixation in 4% paraformaldehyde, cells were washed with 0.1 M phosphate-buffered saline (PBS, PH 7.4) for 15 min. Nonspecific staining was blocked in PBS containing 0.2% Triton X-100 (Sigma) and 10% horse serum solution for 30 min. Primary antibodies Myosin7a (1:500, Proteus Biosciences, Ramona, CA), p27kip1 (1:200, NeoMarkers, Fremont, CA), and βIII-tubulin (1:500, Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Santa Cruz, CA) were applied overnight in PBS with 10% horse serum and 0.2% Triton X-100 at 4°C. After 3 times wash, FITC (fluorescein isothiocyanate) or TRITC (Tetramethyl Rhodamine) conjugated second antibodies (Invitrogen) were added for 60 min, counterstaining with DAPI (4′, 6-diamidino-2-phenylindole) (Invitrogen) was performed to visualize cell nuclei. Specimens were examined by confocal microscope (Leica). Negative control experiments were performed as above by omitting the primary antibodies.
Statistical analysis
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Quantitative data are expressed as the mean ± SD. The statistical process was examined by student's unpaired two-tailed *t*-test. Significant differences are indicated by \* (*p* \< 0. 01).
Results
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Cell viability and proliferation
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By staining with trypan blue, we observed that the viable cells from P1 organ of Corti 9.6 ± 0.9 (mean ± SD) × 10^4^ were nearly 2-fold higher compared to P60 5.4 ± 1.1 (mean ± SD) × 10^4^. MTT assay had been used to investigate rates of cell proliferation of P1 and P60 organ of Corti-derived cells. We observed that significantly enhanced proliferation of both cells from day 1 to 3, and maximum effect was produced at day 3 (Figure [2](#F2){ref-type="fig"}). P1 cells showed increasing in proliferation at all time points, while enhanced proliferation was not observed in P60 cells, which changed to reducing from day 3 to 5 and kept stably from day 5 to 7.
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Otospheres harvested from P1 and P60 organ of Corti
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As shown in Figure [3](#F3){ref-type="fig"}, cells dissociated from P1 organ of Corti formed nice spheres, and they appeared to continue to proliferate during the course of culture at least 1 week (Figure [3](#F3){ref-type="fig"}A, A׳). While cells dissociated from P60 organ of Corti failed to form nice spheres during culture, only very few spheres could be found in several attempts we made (Figure [3](#F3){ref-type="fig"}B, B׳).
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As for the otospheres number analysis, significant difference in sphere-forming cells number between P1 and P60 organ of Corti was observed in present study (Table [1](#T1){ref-type="table"}). In contrast to P60 organ of Corti, the neonatal organ of Corti yielded much more sphere-forming cells, and this situation was maintained during the period of study, no any morphological sign of differentiation was observed. During propagation culture, we found otospheres from P1 could be passaged several propagations, but we could not acquire second generation of otospheres from P60.
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Otosphere numbers harvested from P1 and P60 cochleae
**Age** **Number of otospheres (n = 5)** **Dissected cochleae numbers** **Treatment**
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P1 3406 ± 245\* 4 Suspension culture 7 days
P60 2 ± 1 4 Suspension culture 7 days
Data are mean ± SD. Significant differences are indicated by \*(*p \<* 0.01).
Expression of stem and inner ear progenitor cell markers in SE and SE-derived otospheres harvested from P1 and P60 cochleae
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The obvious reduction of the ability of cochlear organs from P60 mice to generate otospheres raises the question whether this loss of regenerative capacity is reflected in the expression levels of marker genes for stem cells and/or inner ear progenitor cells. We detected the expression of mRNA of stem markers, *nanog, sox2, klf4, nestin,* and early otic cell markers, *pax2, jagged1, brn3.1, bmp7, p27kip1, and myosin7a* (Figure [4](#F4){ref-type="fig"}). *Oct3/4* was found only expressed in ESc but not in otospheres. No *c-myc* expression was detected in this study. Indeed, the mRNA expression of all stem cell markers that we investigated was stably maintained in P1 and P60 SE as well as SE-derived otospheres (Figure [4](#F4){ref-type="fig"})*.* However, we found inner ear developmental/progenitor markers, i.e. *pax2, jagged1, bmp7, brn3.1, p27kip1* and *myosin7a* showed lower expression in P60 SE and SE-derived otospheres compared with P1 (Figure [4](#F4){ref-type="fig"}).
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Immunocytochemistry results
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Otospheres from P1 and P60 organs of Corti exhibited the expression of stem markers, Sox2 (Figure [5](#F5){ref-type="fig"}A, A׳) and Nestin (Figure [5](#F5){ref-type="fig"}B, B׳) as well as inner ear progenitors, Pax2 (Figure [5](#F5){ref-type="fig"}C, C׳) and Jagged1 (Figure [5](#F5){ref-type="fig"}D, D′), and no expression of Oct3/4 (data were no shown). As for P1 SE-derived otospheres, Sox2 was found 30 ± 3.4 (mean ± SD)% of total otospheres, Nestin was seen in 91 ± 12.4%, Pax2 was 18 ± 10.2% and Jagged1 was found in all otospheres. However, only very few otospheres from P60 organs of Cotri could be obtained.As for cell differentiation, our results showed the staining of protein markers for inner ear cells upon culturing of P1 and P60 otospheres in differentiation medium (Figure [6](#F6){ref-type="fig"}). All markers employed: Myosin7a (Figure [6](#F6){ref-type="fig"}A and A׳) for hair cells, p27kip1 (Figure [6](#F6){ref-type="fig"}B and B׳) for supporting cells, and βIII-tubulin (Figure [6](#F6){ref-type="fig"}C and C׳) for neural cells (myosin7a in cell processes, βIII-tubulin in the plasma membrane and neurite, and nuclear localization for p27kip1). This confirmed the undifferentiated phenotype of the two kinds of otospheres and their commitment to differentiate to different cell types of the inner ear. However, only very few immunostaining positive cells were observed in the differentiated cells from P60 otospheres. We deduced that the lack of demonstration of hair cell, neural cell and supporting cell differentiation from P60 otospheres is most probably due to their limited cell number. The other reason may also be related to the relatively maturation of P60 cochlea compared with P1.
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Discussion
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Hearing loss is often caused by loss of hair cells (HCs) due to a variety of factors that generate oxidative stress including noise, ototoxic drugs, cisplatin or aging, etc. \[[@B2],[@B16]\]. The primary cause of hearing loss is the damage or death of the sensory cells in the auditory part of the inner ear, i.e. the cochlea. In mammals, HCs are produced only during embryonic development and do not regenerate, if these cells are lost during postnatal and adult life, the result is profound sensorineural deafness \[[@B17]\]. The adult mammalian cochlea lacks regenerative ability and the irreversible degeneration of cochlear sensory hair cells leads to permanent hearing loss \[[@B17]\]. The previous studies show that early postnatal cochleae harbor stem/progenitor-like cells and show a limited regenerative/repair capacity \[[@B4],[@B7]-[@B15],[@B17],[@B18]\], however, these properties are progressively lost later during the postnatal development \[[@B5]\]. Furthermore, the discovery of stem cells in the adult mouse utricular SE spurred great interest to investigate whether other parts of the inner ear also harbor stem cells that can be isolated by *in vitro* culture \[[@B19]\]. In contrast to adult mammalian vestibular SE, postnatal mouse organ of Corti has very limited capabilities to form sphere cells \[[@B5]\]. Little is known about the genes and pathways that are potentially involved in this difference of the regenerative/repair potentialities between early postnatal and adult mammalian cochlear SE.
To investigate whether some remnants of regenerative ability of quiescent progenitor/stem cells can be isolated from mature cochlea, we compare the cell viability as well as sphere-forming capabilities of cultured cells derived from P1 and P60 organs of Corti, respectively. A notable observation was that the cell viability of P1 organ of Corti-derived cells were 2-fold higher than P60, indicating the cell populations have a wide-ranging alterations at different ages. MTT assay demonstrated that P1 cells showed marked enhancement of proliferative activity during expansion culture *in vitro*, which suggested that P1 cells have higher potential for proliferation compared to P60 cells.
As for the sphere-forming capabilities, we only observed very few sphere formation (2 ± 1, n = 5) from four dissociated P60 SE, which can be negligible compared to P1 tissues (3406 ± 245, n = 5), indicating that the stem cells of the auditory system disappear during the mature stage. Our result is consistent with the data of Oshima's report that the total otosphere numbers are indeed decreased from P21 to P42 organ of Corti and spiral ganglion \[[@B5]\]. Nevertheless, no further data explains the mass loss of sphere formation in the adult organ of Corti. We first reason that the observed loss of sphere formation is reflected the cell number loss during mature. However, when we seeded the same number of cells derived from P1 or P60 cochleae, respectively, we still found that the stark loss of capacity for sphere formation in P60 stage. As for the propagation culture, we found otospheres from P1 can be passaged for several propagations and showed high self-renewal ability and viability. Wherein, we could not acquire second propagation of sphere-forming cells from dissociated primary ototspheres at P60. The reason may be that the self-renewal capacity of the limited numbers of stem cells in adult organ of Corti is progressively lost during the postnatal development. We hypothesize that as an alternative to the loss of stem cells might be interpreted as a loss of stem cell features. The hypothesis is further confirmed by the analysis of RT-PCR expression using stem cell and inner ear progenitor cell markers. The diminishing stem cell features at P60 cochlear cells can provide a reasonable explanation for the long known regenerative inability of the maturing cochlea \[[@B20]-[@B24]\]. This view is supported by our observation that the expression of mRNA of inner ear developmental/progenitor became lower from P1 to P60. Future study will perform real-time PCR or western-blotting experiments to complement the quantitative data. We hypothesize that the loss of stem cells or the loss of stem cell features in the adult organ of Corti is accompanied by a substantial reduction at the expression level of inner ear progenitor cell markers. Whereas the sustained expression of stem cell markers between P1 and P60 tissues is an indication of the maintenance of stemness in mammalian SE, but it is still know little about how to stimulate these quiescent stem cells to self-renewal and proliferate in maturing stage \[[@B25]\].
C57/BL6 is most widely used inbred strain in hearing research. The C57/BL6 mice exhibit a high frequency hearing loss by 3--6 months of age that progresses to a profound impairment by 15 months. This strain has a known age associated hearing loss due to cdh23ahl \[[@B26]\]. Because of the possibility of potential influence of this in ours studies, we examined the otospheres from P 60 mice. We have performed the experiments on ICR mice, and found the expression of stem cell and inner ear progenitor cell markers are associated with age (data were not shown). Because of the possibility of strain differences, it would be great interest to examine the cochlear stem cell phenotypes from different strains, i.e. ICR, BALB/c and C57/BL6 mice in future study.
The results of this approach may provide directions for future investigations into the understanding of the known difference in the ability for regeneration/repair between the early postnatal/developing and adult cochleae. In addition, it would be interesting in future studies to remove or reduce the potential mechanisms of repression to active these stem cells \[[@B27]\], and it is worth pursuing the best growth factor combination that potentially leads to increased cell survival, proliferation and differentiation. Other method, such as gene transfer \[[@B28]\] or iPS cell technology \[[@B29],[@B30]\] can be performed to achieve the goal.
Conclusion
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Sphere-forming stem cells from the mouse inner ear are an important tool for the development of cellular replacement strategies of damaged inner ears and are a bona fide progenitor cell source for transplantation studies. Dissociated P60 organ of Corti produced very few otospheres *in vitro*, expressing stem markers, such as sox2 and nestin similarly to P1 SE and otospheres. However, inner ear developmental/progenitor cell show lower expression in P60 stage compared with to P1, which may be contribute the reducing sphere-forming ability from P60 SE. And the lower number of cells for P60 otospheres may relate to its lack of differentiation potential *in vitro*, as opposed to the strong differentiation potential observed *in vitro* for P1 otospheres. However, the limited sphere cell number and restricted differentiation potential observed by us at P60 organ of Corti reinforce this organism as potential experimental studies to search for the mechanisms for organ of Corti regeneration in mammalian cochlea.
Competing interests
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The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
Authors' contributions
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XXL, JX, XLW and LLY carried out the tissue dissection, cell culture and data collection. JX, XLW and LLY carried out the immunoassay and RT-PCR. XXL performed the analysis and interpretation of data. XXL, YYD and MT were involved in drafting part of the manuscript. YZZ contributed the whole study and participated in the design and coordination of this project as well as manuscript writing. All authors reviewed and approved the final manuscript.
Acknowledgments
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The work was supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No.2232013D3-13) and Donghua University Scientific Research Foundation for Youths (Grant No.13D210502).
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So far, apparently, it’s been ignored. But with so little progress being made in reining in the disease steadily spreading through North America deer and elk herds, perhaps it is time for a fresh look at the culprit spreading CWD.
Researchers modeled fawn survival relative to the percentage of agricultural land cover. The estimated average survival to six months of age was about 41 percent in contiguous forest landscapes with no agriculture. For every 10 percent increase in land area in agriculture, fawn survival increased by almost 5 percent.
University Park, Pa. —Researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences are spearheading a four-year-old collaborative effort to assess the impact of a warming climate on the Eastern red-backed salamander, a creature that lives on or under the forest floor. Because these salamanders do not have lungs, breathe through their skin and must live in damp places, they are extremely…
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Programs: May 2010 Archives
Available in December 2010, the "It's Your Story--Tell It!" leadership journey series uses a storytelling theme in a fun way for you to better understand yourself and your potential.
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Labor Ignores Swan Hill Rail Commuters
Thursday 1st December 2016
Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan has shown complete disrespect to regional rail commuters on in the Murray Plains Electorate with her announcement this week on additional services according to Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh.
“The Minister promised 80 new regional services across the state, but has given us nothing,” he said.
Mr Walsh said that the Swan Hill line is a vital link for specialist medical appointments, work, business and education.
“The Labor government has again displayed an apathetic attitude to the basic needs of people living in the north of the state beyond Bendigo.
“This is a typical announcement from a city-centric government that has no interest in ensuring you can get from A to B if you live outside Melbourne.”
Mr Walsh said The Regional Network Development Plan was released earlier this year amid great fanfare from Minister Allan.
“We were told it was to be built from local ideas about what our local communities needed from public transport.
“People attended the local sessions in good faith. They identified as key issues a need for improved connectivity between rural towns and centres, more reliability of train services to Melbourne, additional train carriages to boost capacity and improved journey time to Melbourne.
“I think it would be fair to say that as a community we are gobsmacked to find that the only change that has come from what the Labor government lauded as “community consultation” is one slight timing adjustment to the Friday service from Melbourne to Swan Hill.
“Daniel Andrews and his Minister have shown a total disregard to our representations.
“They are treating us with contempt - a whole lot of talk but very little action,” Mr Walsh said.
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Slack hack leaks 500,000 users email and Skype IDs
Slack Technology, a firm that has developed workroom chat rooms, has been hacked leaking nearly 500,000 records containing personal information of the users. Slack has developed products that help the employees to manage projects and send work-related messages using internal communication platforms.
Slack has confirmed that they have been stuck with the cyber crime. “We have been recently capable to confirm that there was unauthorized access to Slack database storing profile data,” said Slack Technologies in a blog post.
Slack further added that the attack was executed in the month of February within a time-frame of four days. Slack VP of policy and compliance strategy, Anne Toth said the sensitive information related to the credit cards and payment methods were intact on the server, and hackers had no chance of breaking and accessing that information. Hackers were also not able to decrypt the hashed passwords, however, users with weak password have been notified to reset the old password.
Slack security experts have already notified the law and enforcement agencies about the breach, and the company has also added a support for the two-factor authentication, whichwill strengthen the security of the accounts and will protect the servers from any future attacks.
Apart from that, Slack will also be offering a ‘Password Kill switch’ feature to the team leaders in the client company. The kill switch can help them reset the login information of team members and will then require the user to enter new login details.
The breach is apparently one of the largest hacks in the cyber crime history, and companies suffering from such attacks have to bear an enormous loss due to this. This isn’t the first time when hackers have managed to defy the security mechanism.
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Phobos Transit Viewed by Opportunity on Sol 3078
10/15/12
Phobos, the larger of Mars' two moons, transits in front of the sun in this sequence of 10 images taken by the panoramic camera (Pancam) of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity during the afternoon of the rover's 3,078th Martian day, or sol (Sept. 20, 2012). The apparent speed of the transit is accelerated in this clip.
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I know a man who ... works for the federal government. He forwarded me an e-mail from someone who works with Guantanamo inmates. My friend's e-mail started out by saying 'I didn't send you this.' Here's the e-mail, slightly redacted:
"We received great news this morning that Mr. XXXX, our eccentric Saudi client, was repatriated. We have feelers out to try to get news of his whereabouts and well being. As far as we can tell right now, we think he is in Riyadh in (hopefully) temporary detention.
In any case, this is really fabulous news. We have spent many days with Mr. XXXX, who is a fascinating man. He has been held since February, 2002, with no charges, after having been "liberated" from the Taliban prison. He was imprisoned by the Taliban, who thought he was a spy for the Americans, because he had fought with Masood (and Osama) against the Russians in the 1980's. The Americans didn't know what do do with him so they sent him to Gitmo, to be held indefinitely with no charges.
Truly an outrage. Hopefully, he will find some peace with his family and can once again cook his beloved spicy dishes that he told us so much about."
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Effects of selenium deficiency on fatty acid metabolism in rats fed fish oil-enriched diets.
The hepatic fatty acid metabolism was investigated in rats stressed by selenium deficiency and enhanced fish oil intake. Changes in the composition of lipids, peroxides, and fatty acids were studied in the liver of rats fed either a Sedeficient (8 microg Se/kg) or a Se-adequate (300 microg Se/kg) diet, both rich in n-3 fatty acid-containing fish oil (100 g/kg diet) and vitamin E (146 mg alpha-tocopherol/kg diet). The two diets were identical except for their Se content. Se deficiency led to a decrease in hair coat density and quality as well as to changes in liver lipids, individual lipid fractions and phospholipid fatty acid composition of the liver. The low Se status did reduce total and reduced glutathione in the liver but did not affect the hepatic malondialdehyde level. In liver phospholipids (PL), Se deficiency significantly reduced levels of palmitic acid [16:0], fatty acids of the n-3 series such as DHA [22:6 n-3], and other long-chain polyunsaturates C-20-C-22, but increased n-6 fatty acids such as linoleic acid (LA) [18:2 n-6]. Thus, the conversion of LA to arachidonic acid was reduced and the ratio of n-6/n-3 fatty acids was increased. As in liver PL, an increase in the n-6/n-3 ratio was also observed in the mucosal total fatty acids of the small intestine. These results suggest that in rats with adequate vitamin E and enhanced fish oil intake, Se deficiency affects the lipid concentration and fatty acid composition in the liver. The changes may be related to the decreased levels of selenoenzymes with antioxidative functions. Possible effects of Se on absorption, storage and desaturation of fatty acids were also discussed.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Its a week later and guess what? I am still crabby. Ugh. I am trying hard to shake this mood, but its not happening. I was sure my period was coming any minute, thus the bad mood. However, I am still waiting and its getting obnoxious at this point.
With all the stress of Toms potential job, I am not shocked its late. Ive tried to relax, we had a fun weekend, I am telling myself that its out of my control. As if I wasnt anxious enough to get the ball rolling on our FET cycle, I found out that our insurance is changing names/group numbers as of December 1st. So, the lady clarified that if I start meds before the 1st, Id be set. If I need to start after, it will be an issue to get approval through the new group. Not what I wanted to hear.
Whats the best way to make your period come? Pee on a stick, of course. Even when you know there is no way youre pregnant, seeing the NOT still stings.
Our entire future is out of our hands and its wearing on me and Tom. We walk around each day, waiting for a phone call, an email, or blood.
Until then, I imagine I will continue to hate everything.
I hate ungrateful pregnant people. I hate that Evan lives too many states away. I hate my body. I hate seeing Tom this nervous. I HATE that I feel this way.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
..I had planned to post today about the last day of our trip. I was going to talk about how it was the best vacation ever and it was hard to leave. How those memories will forever be etched in my heart.
..But, I cant. Not today. I am in a bit of a rut and I dont seem to be climbing out any time soon. I have so much on my plate and its wearing on me.
This weekend was nuts. Tom and I went on a nice date Friday night and then he was so sick that night through yesterday. He caught some nasty bug that left him in our bedroom for 36 hours. He missed two days of work. We had two birthday parties on Saturday and were headed to one on Sunday when Trevor threw up all over the car/himself. We were 30 minutes from home and on the highway. Not a good combo.
Luckily, he recovered faster than Daddy(imagine that!) and it skipped me and Gavin.
Gavin, however, is teething big time. His gums are swollen and one tooth will pop through any moment. He has been very needy and on my hip 24/7.
These things are no big deal. Gavins teeth will come and the boys will be 100% better soon. There are 2 bigger things weighing on my mind.
1)Toms job. He is about 75% done with the hiring process for a new police department. Everything has gone well, its his dream job, it should happen. I told Tom it feels like all of our eggs are in one basket. Not just any eggs-ostrich eggs. At any moment a wild animal can come eat our eggs. And it terrifies me. They can decide not to hire him at any moment and our world will be rocked.
2)Getting pregnant. There are new pregnancy announcements daily. Yes, daily! Its the same old- happy for them(most of the time) and sad for you. After 5 years struggling with infertility, its not any easier. I hate my body, I hate that I cant make a baby with my husband, I hate having no clue if/when Ill get pregnant again. My period is 2 weeks late and I am impatient. I want to get the ball rolling forward. I did order my FET meds today and will get them tomorrow, in case my period comes this weekend...Ill be ready. I was sure I would have by now. Last time I was this crabby, I got my period the next day and thought, "That explains it!" This time? Bad mood is on day 2 and no blood in sight..
Our entire life is up in the air. The majority of our 7 years together has been like this. Im tired, emotionally drained and hanging on by a thread.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Friday was our final full day. We hung out at the condo, did some laundry and cleaned up. Late morning, we headed back to Hollywood Studios.
The first thing we did was see Beauty and the Beast. We got fastpasses to Tower of Terror and planned to take turns riding with my brother and his girlfriend. Unfortunately one of the elevators wasnt working, so the fastpass line was long too. We ended up skipping it and heading to eat.
We sat at the little cafe and shared a giant sandwich and giant cupcake. Trevor was in heaven.
We went on the Great Movie Ride and then got a spot for the parade. It had a ton of Trevors favorite characters. He stood on the stroller and waved the entire time.
We headed to the Indiana Jones show and poor Trevor was asleep within 5 minutes. The show is extremely loud and he snoozed right through it.
After the show, we went to meet some characters. We just let Trevor nap a bit, so we could move on with our day.
We planned to stay until the Fantasmic show, but we still needed to go to Downtown Disney and do our big shopping. We were so tired and wanted to go back to the condo, but I had a list of souvenirs to buy, since I always wait until the end of the trip.
We were leaving the park and walking to the car..I was pouting and talking about how I wish we could live there and we didnt know when we would be back..
We looked up and spotted a beautiful rainbow. How can you not smile at that?
Downtown Disney was crowded!! We were starving and ate at Earl of Sandwich. I had the most delicious holiday sandwich. I am so sad there isn't one near us because it was amazing! We traded some vinyls, and shopped at World of Disney. We left with magnets for the fridge, bath toys, 2 stuffed animals and a charm for my bracelet. It was a successful shopping trip!
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Thursday, we went to Hollywood Studios. I knew we would need a lot of time there and I was glad we got everything we wanted to done at Magic Kingdom beforehand. We arrived and went to see the Ariel show. We had reservations for an early lunch at Hollywood & Vine, so we headed there right after.
Hollywood & Vine was a character meal with the Disney Junior pals and it was awesome! I was so glad we did another character meal toward the end of out trip. The meals are expensive, but the boys were free and we stuffed ourselves and didnt eat much the rest of the day.
We met Jake, June, Oso and Handy Manny.
Handy Manny LOVED Gavin and stayed at our table at least 10 minutes.
We met up with my Mom, sister and kids and went to the Muppets and Disney Junior show. Trevor loved both.
We did a little shopping and then went over by Star Tours. My Mom loved this ride, so we decided to go on with the big kids and leave Tom with the 3 babies. Gavin was fussy and ready for a nap. We had a great time on the ride and walked out to find Tom walking back, like this. What happened?!, we asked. Apparently, 30 seconds after we got in line Trevor had to poop. So, Tom strapped Gavin on, linked up the strollers and took all 3 kids into the bathroom. Have I mentioned he is the BEST lately? He really is.
The clouds were changing and we knew a storm was coming. We split with the fam and headed to the stunt show. It has a covered area and about 10 minutes into the show it started pouring. Trevor loved this show. It was fast cars, fire, smoke, McQueen. It was awesome.
It was still pouring after the show, so we went to meet the Toy Story characters, who are inside. Trev was a little unsure of the army guy, but loved Buzz and Woody.
The park was closing in about 10 minutes, so we hopped in line for Toy Story. The line was only about 30 minutes and its one you dont mind waiting for because the building is so fun. It is Toms favorite ride and would have loved to ride over and over again.
It stopped raining by the time we were walking out. Considering it was the only rain we dealt with the entire trip, we lucked out. We were so happy to have another day at the park, because with the show times and it closing early that day, we needed it!
That night, we packed and started to accept that we had to go home soon.
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13 A.3d 972 (2010)
COM.
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GEORGE.
No. 569 WDA 2009.
Superior Court of Pennsylvania.
September 3, 2010.
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The Coupe to End 24-Hour Service
By Rina RapuanoJanuary 28, 2014By Rina Rapuano | January 28, 2014
The Coupe’s Twitter feed is ablaze with people responding to the news that the restaurant will no longer stay open 24 hours a day starting in February. Neighborhood followers are disappointed, but the restaurant maintains that it didn’t make business sense to continue considering the numbers.
General manager Maxwell Hessman released this statement: “The Coupe management has decided to move away from the 24-hour cycle for one very basic reason: after a year and half, the sales are not there to support our large scale operation late night. We labored over this decision for quite some time and feel it is in the best interest for our company and our customers. We will still be open from early morning to late night to provide each and every guest a wonderful experience.”
Beginning February 11, the Columbia Heights restaurant's new hours will be 6 AM-midnight Sunday through Thursday and 6 AM-1 AM Friday and Saturday.
In addition, Prince of Petworth - which broke the news today - says the restaurant will expand its wine program over the next few months while decreasing the emphasis on cocktails and craft beer offerings. The food will also transition from diner eats toward a cafe-style menu by April, the report says.
The Coupe’s sister restaurant, The Diner, will remain one of the few 24-hour restaurants in the DC area.
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Antibulli Swimming
Antibulli Swimming is a tool that makes it easy for swimming coaches to build team spirit and prevent bullying in children’s swimming.
Photo: Danish Swimming Federation
How do we welcome new swimmers into our club and our teams?How do we create team spirit through group exercises in a sport that is often pursued individually?And as swimming coaches, what should we know about children’s well-being?
These are some of the questions that swimming coaches are likely to ask themselves and each other when they get involved with Antibulli Svømning. The project involves two key elements: a website containing knowledge, activities and exercises aimed at swimming coaches and increasing the focus on well-being in coaching programmes.
The aim of Antibulli Svømning is to promote team spirit and combat bullying in children’s swimming.
The reasoning behind it is that we now know that the cause of bullying lies in the dynamics of the children’s groups themselves, and that we can prevent bullying when we strengthen children’s sense of solidarity and tolerance of one another.
Antibulli Svømning is being piloted in 10 selected clubs in Denmark during 2019. We are evaluating the clubs’ experiences of Antibulli Svømning on an ongoing basis, so that we can adapt the project before offering it to all Danish swimming clubs at some point in 2020.
Antibulli Svømning is the result of a collaboration between The Mary Foundation, the Danish Swimming Federation and TrygFonden.
While the collaboration is new, the idea behind it is not:
“Back in 2013 we discovered that one in every eight children had stopped participating in a leisure activity because they were not thriving or they experienced bullying. We wanted to do something about that. So we initially directed our attention at well-being in children’s football, in collaboration with Save the Children Denmark and the Danish Football Union (DBU). Then we moved on to handball, where we teamed up with Mikkel Hansen and his MH24 foundation. We are pleased to now be able to use our experiences to make a difference in swimming clubs as well. Because a positive team spirit doesn’t just happen merely as a result of children turning up voluntarily. It requires a concerted effort.”
Facts about
SwimmingThe Danish Swimming Federation has 295 member clubs.150,000 children, from infants to young adults, take swimming lessons in Danish swimming clubs every year.
Antibulli SvømningAntibulli Svømning combines experiences from anti-bullying and well-being initiatives with experiences from the swimming world, and consists of practical advice and exercises to use during training. The materials are free and will be readily available to all swimming clubs via antibulli.dk once the programme has been tested and improved during 2019. Coaches will be able to access the mobile-friendly website and select the specific exercises and activities that fit the particular needs of their teams.
The bullying perspective underpinning AntibulliAntibulli is based on the new perspective on bullying which defines it as a group phenomenon that affects or damages not only the specific individuals who are bullied, but actually impacts all the children in the group.The prevention of and solution to bullying must therefore also be pursued through working with the whole group of children – as opposed to just the bullies and the victims. Bullying is less likely to arise in teams where positive values and a positive culture dominate. Antibulli is based on the values: tolerance, respect, care and courage.
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Service planned for mother of Newtown school shooter
KINGSTON - A memorial service is being planned for June 1 at the First Congregational Church in Kingston to remember the mother of Connecticut school shooter Adam Lanza.
Family and friends have been invited to the 1 p.m. service for Nancy (Champion) Lanza, the 52-year-old mother who had lived in Kingston for many years before moving to Connecticut.
Lanza was shot and killed by her son, Adam, 20, at her home on Dec. 14, 2012, before he went on a deadly shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., where he gunned down 20 young children and six adults inside the school before killing himself.
The massacre in Newtown was the country's second-deadliest mass shooting.
Lanza's family was deeply rooted in Kingston - the town where she grew up and was a 1978 graduate of Sanborn Regional High School.
Lanza, who also attended the University of New Hampshire, worked at John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Boston until 1992 - the year Adam was born.
Lanza left Kingston in 1998 and moved to Newtown with her family, which included Adam, who was then 6, and his older brother, Ryan. She later divorced from her husband, Peter.
Lanza had two brothers, James and Donald Champion, and a sister, Carol Gould. James Champion is a retired Kingston police captain who now works part time for the department.
A private service attended by Lanza's family was held Dec. 20 at an undisclosed location.
At the time, her family indicated that a public service would be planned for the spring.
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Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker says local ratepayers are not buying the Liberal government’s spin on delivering lower electricity prices and the reliability of the province’s electricity grid. MPP Walker questioned why anyone should trust Premier Kathleen Wynne to fix the hydro mess her party created.
“We had 60 local households disconnected, hundreds of constituents falling behind on their energy bills, a local constituent owing $20,000 to Hydro One and getting deeper into debt, a local grocer paying a sky-high $120,000 electricity bill and multiple power outages across Grey-Bruce,” says Walker.
Last year alone, one in every 12 households in Ontario was facing the threat of disconnection for being in arrears, owing more than $172 million, while Ontario suffered through 135 power outages of some kind. That’s as many outages as the provinces of B.C., Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Alberta combined, states Walker. Meanwhile, Ontario’s electricity rates remain among the highest in North America.
“This government broke its promise to protect consumers, it broke its promise to provide lower rates, and it broke its promise of a reliable supply of new electricity,” he says. “Evidently, given all of these broken promises, given all the ongoing bungling, the people can’t count on the Premier and her government to do anything to make hydro bills more affordable, and power more reliable.”
MPP Walker today supported his party’s Opposition Day Motion that called on the government to stop any further sales of Hydro One shares. The PC motion was written in response to the concerns and wishes heard from constituents.
“Our motion aims to bring Ontarians’ concerns into focus for the Liberals,” MPP Walker says. “If the Ontario Liberals can accept it was wrong to sign the costly contracts for renewable energy like wind and solar, will it finally accept it is wrong on the fire sale of Hydro One?”
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The United Kingdom’s economy is projected to expand this year and next, but challenges remain to boost productivity and make future growth more inclusive, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey. The Survey, presented in London by OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría and UK Chancellor George Osborne, says that annual growth in the UK rose 2.6% in 2014, the fastest among G7 countries, and is projected to be at the same rate this year. The recovery has been underpinned by highly accommodative monetary policy and measures to support lending and revive the housing market. With a vibrant and inclusive labour market, the unemployment rate has fallen rapidly to 5.7% and employment is at record levels. However, labour productivity has been sluggish since 2007, which is holding back real wages and improvements in living standards. House prices have increased rapidly as housing supply has not risen to meet demand.
“The United Kingdom has made tremendous progress exiting from the worst economic crisis of our lifetime. Job creation is remarkable and growth is strong, but the UK has to finish the job,” Secretary-General Gurría said. “Boosting productivity is essential to making this recovery durable and to ensuring that the benefits are shared by all. This requires further efforts to improve infrastructure, enhance access to finance for sound businesses and promote skills.”
The Economic Survey addresses several ways in which productivity could be enhanced. The UK is one of the most flexible economies in the OECD, and structural reforms have strengthened work incentives and supported an already positive business friendly environment. However, improvements in education and skills are necessary as well as measures to reduce income inequality. Developing further the knowledge-based economy (including innovation and skills), and strengthening infrastructure and improving the financing of the economy are also critical in this regard.
Indeed, greater infrastructure investment is also at the core of raising productivity. To improve investment prospects, the OECD suggests that the UK further develops its long-term infrastructure strategy and planning by making the National Infrastructure Plan more prominent. With limited public resources, infrastructure financing could come more in the form of public-private partnerships and public guarantees for privately financed infrastructure projects. The Green Investment Bank and other targeted financial aids should be strengthened to meet environmental goals. Improving land use planning and regulation is also key to enhancing housing investment and increasing affordability for first-time buyers.
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The OECD also recommends that the burden of consolidation measures should be fairly shared among citizens. The exact composition of medium-term fiscal adjustment will need to be set out clearly and the Economic Survey formulates recommendations both on the revenue and spending side.
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<h1>Create a numeric input control</h1>
<small class="dont-index">Source: <a href='https://github.com/Appsilon/shiny.semantic/blob/master/R/input.R'><code>R/input.R</code></a></small>
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<p>Create a numeric input control</p>
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<pre class="usage"><span class='fu'>numericInput</span>(
<span class='no'>inputId</span>,
<span class='no'>label</span>,
<span class='no'>value</span>,
<span class='kw'>min</span> <span class='kw'>=</span> <span class='fl'>NA</span>,
<span class='kw'>max</span> <span class='kw'>=</span> <span class='fl'>NA</span>,
<span class='kw'>step</span> <span class='kw'>=</span> <span class='fl'>NA</span>,
<span class='kw'>width</span> <span class='kw'>=</span> <span class='kw'>NULL</span>,
<span class='no'>...</span>
)</pre>
<h2 class="hasAnchor" id="arguments"><a class="anchor" href="#arguments"></a>Arguments</h2>
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<colgroup><col class="name" /><col class="desc" /></colgroup>
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<th>inputId</th>
<td><p>The input slot that will be used to access the value.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>label</th>
<td><p>Display label for the control, or NULL for no label.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>value</th>
<td><p>Initial value of the numeric input.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>min</th>
<td><p>Minimum allowed value.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>max</th>
<td><p>Maximum allowed value.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>step</th>
<td><p>Interval to use when stepping between min and max.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>width</th>
<td><p>The width of the input.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>...</th>
<td><p>Other parameters passed to <code><a href='numeric_input.html'>numeric_input</a></code> like <code>type</code> or <code>icon</code>.</p></td>
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